To Love's End | Shigure Sohma

Chapter Eighteen

They both panted as they lay naked together side-by-side. Amai rested her head on his arm that was stretched out to the side, the back of her hand resting on his chest.

"Wow..." she breathed out. "That was... That was... Wow..."
"Four years..." he panted.
She laughed softly as she turned her head to look at him. "I love you."
He smiled. "I love you, too."

He leaned up and partially leaned over her before pressing his lips onto hers. They shared a hot kiss, her fingers brushing through his hair as his hand moved down her stomach and to her hips. As the kiss grew more passionate, they made love once more.

***

After their second time, Amai was completely shattered and fell asleep. Shigure couldn't sleep though. All he wanted was to look at her to his heart's content. They had the pillows between them just like they used to but his hand reached across as he brushed his thumb across her cheek.

So much had changed in the past four years. But she was still that same, beautiful, inspiring, brave girl he had fallen in love with. Even when facing her parents disownment and Akito's wrath, she brushed it off her shoulders and moved on. Knowing that Akito could hurt her again didn't scare her away. He admired her so much for it.

He just prayed that the curse would one day be broken so that he could hold her properly and love her as she deserved.

***

The next morning, they returned to Shigure's house. They arrived to find that Tohru had just finished making breakfast for all of them to eat together.

"Oh! Good morning," she greeted brightly.
"Good morning, Tohru," Shigure chimed happily.

Tohru couldn't help but smile. Shigure was usually a positive energy in the house but he seemed on a whole other level with Amai returned to him.

Amai smiled. "I'm sorry we disappeared last night."
Tohru shook her head slightly. "Don't apologise. You both needed time alone together."
"Where are the boys?"
"Oh, Yuki went to get some eggs and Kyo just woke up. They'll both be here soon."

It wasn't long before they both arrived. They all sat around the table together to enjoy the breakfast Tohru made. Shigure was extra chipper with Amai sitting beside him again. It was as if the last four years never happened at all. Even Kyo and Yuki felt as though she had never left.

"So, what are you kids up to today?" Shigure asked with a happy smile on his face. "It's a lovely day, don't you think?"
Kyo huffed and muttered under his breath. "Well, someone got laid."
Shigure held up two fingers. "Twice."

Yuki chucked a newspaper across the table, which smacked Shigure right in the face. Amai couldn't help but giggle quietly as she blushed whilst Tohru looked at them innocently.

Kyo growled. "Why do you have to be so gross?!"
Yuki glared at him. "You started it!"
"Well, it was obvious!"
"But did you really have to say it?!"

Amai rolled her eyes before grabbing Shigure by his clothes and pulling him towards her to plant a kiss on his lips. Yuki and Kyo screamed and quickly bowed their heads.

"Okay! We're sorry!" Kyo yelled.

Amai smiled victoriously as they parted. But she still gave Shigure another quick peck before completely pulling away. He smiled brightly, knowing that she was well and truly back.

Tohru giggled. "It's so nice to have you here again, Amai. When Shigure told me your story, I really grew to admire you. When you came to the house that day, it was as if I was meeting a celebrity."
"Is that why you seemed frozen?" Amai asked. "I was wondering what had gotten into you."
"Yeah," she laughed nervously.
Amai turned to Shigure with a sweet smile. "So, what did you say about me? Anything bad?"
He leaned towards her and nuzzled his nose against hers. "There's not a single bad thing about you."