A Man of the Underworld

21

"K-kora! Come here!-"

Shizuku and Kora were both very busy recollecting ingredients and herbs for medicine. They were near the border of the Sea of Trees.

"What is it Shizu dear?" "Look!" Shizuku said pointing to butterflies all over the grass they were in. "Butterflies are usually deep in the Sea of Trees. Why are they all here? What does it mean-" "Oh my!" Kora exasperated. "Shizu look." The woman pointed to the forest past the moat. The trees were no longer intertwined, and light seemed to penetrate the forest floor.

Kora got up and began walking across the bridge.

"What are you doing!?" Shizuku said grabbing her arm. "There is something off. The forest looks...not dangerous for once-" "Well you are not going in! The parasite shrub is in there and could kill you!" Shizuku gave a worried look. "I'll be okay. I promise." Kora smiled before kissing the girl with the long blue hair.

"Kora wait! I'll go with you!" She said grabbing her hand and walking beside her with a smile.
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It had been a week since the incident.

Ashiya was fully healed and moving about easily, as if nothing had happened.

Abeno was by his side the whole healing process. They stayed at Ashiya's apartment for the time being. And whenever anyone asked why Ashiya couldn't walk, they'd both come up with a bullshit excuse.

-'I fell down the stairs.'

-'He got bit by a tiger.'

"We should go back down to the Underworld to see if everything is okay." Abeno laid between Ashiya's  legs, hugging him. "We sort of left when they were experiencing a crisis." Abeno was lightly kissing Ashiya's neck. "What are you doing?" He asked in curiosity.

"I don't know...I just feel like making up~" He nipped Ashiya softly. "For what?" "Our relationship has just been platonic so far. I would..." Abeno stopped. "I don't want to push anything on you-" He suddenly got off Ashiya. "I know you are probably scarred from 'that time'. I'm sorry. I'll go at a pace that'll work with you."

"..."

"You're right. I'm still scarred from last time..." Ashiya sighed. "I don't find you scary, but just the whole thing's a little nerve racking. But..." Ashiya got closer to Abeno. "I feel like the only way I can get over it, is just going for it." He smiled.

Abeno hugged Ashiya softy. He pulled his face away and leaned into a passionate kiss.

"Hanae, am I your first?" Abeno pulled his shirt over his head. "Yes-" "The other time doesn't count because I was possessed." The blonde straddle the other, before leaning forward and gently helping him remove his shirt.

"Again, I'm sorry for leaving you so long ago. I'm definitely going to make it up to you." Abeno's hands caressed Ashiya's naked chest. Ashiya began to laugh, causing Abeno to take his hands back.

"Hahaha!-I'm sorry. It just tickles." He said holding back laughs. Abeno gave a fake laugh before attacking Ashiya's mouth once again. They explored each other's mouths, as Abeno played with Ashiya's nipples. "Hn!?" Abeno could feel the others shock, but was too engrossed in what he was doing.

"Abeno...that feels really weird." The blonde's hands snaked down to the waistband of the latter's pants. "Are you sure you actually want to-" "Yes." Ashiya reassured him.

Within seconds Abeno ripped off his pants, spread his legs and crawled between them.

He massages the scars on his legs and smiled bitterly. "I'm sorry-" "Enough!" Abeno looked at the others beet red face . Ashiya had his arms hiding his flustered face. "Enough stalling, just do it. This is crazy as it is so-" "Why are you so shy~?" Abeno leaned forward and pulled Ashiya's hands from his face.

Ashiya's face was a certain shade of red. His arms shook with anxiety. Abeno got serious again.

He sighed. "Hanae, it's me. I won't hurt you. I'm not possessed. It's me. I'm here." He reassured the other. "I love you Hanae. I won't hurt you. I promise." He softly kissed the raven haired boy's nose.

This seemed to really calm Ashiya down. He stopped shaking and looked Abeno in the eyes. Ashiya shot up and connected their mouths. Their hands passionately grabbed at each other.
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The two laid sprawled out on the bed.

"Holy..." Ashiya exhaled as beads of sweat fell from his face.

"Hanae, I love you. Don't ever leave my side." "I love you too Itsuki. And the same goes for you." Ashiya laughed before pouncing on Abeno and collapsing on top of him.