CHAPTER 45
This is it. Today's Eri's birthday and you know what that means! He-he, yep, we finally get to do it! Man, I sound like some pervert or sex addict. Whatever...that's not the point and I didn't mean for me to sound desperate, because I'll have you know I'm not! I can keep my cool. I'm under control. I'm still yankii Reina! Well...not entirely if you see how much of a softie I am to Eri and how much I want to have sex with her! The waiting has been too long! But of course I won't force her into something she doesn't want. It just isn't right and I love her too much to do such a thing. I've been thinking about this for months. I have my plan set and how to make her day romantic. She deserves it from all the stress she goes through at home. I know she'll be glad to get away. When I called her to tell her to look her best for today and that I was going to pick her up she went crazy. She was ecstatic. She immediately wanted to know where she was going and asked a whole bunch of other questions way too fast. And who knew she had a high pitched fairy scream. It's still cute though. She's cute. Period. It makes me happy to see her like this and I know she'll be even happier when she sees what we're doing.
It's a good thing I got my license in time. It'll make the car ride more romantic rather than having to take a taxi or ask my uncle to drive us. Not to mention embarrassing! I'll have to thank my uncle and repay him for sitting with me through the deadly driving lessons. I'm sure I nearly caused him a heart attack several times. But it all worked out in the end and here I am, parked in front of Eri's house, waiting for her to show up. It isn't the drive or the celebrating that will also make our night romantic, it's what I have at home that will make our night even better. The best part...there won't be ANY interruptions! My uncle is out at some Christmas party for his job and probably won't be back until the next day. I really don't care, just as long as he's gone! Now, if only Eri came out of her house so we can be on our way! I sit back in to my seat and tap the steering wheel with my fingers, glancing to the house ever so often to see if I can see Eri making her way out. I focus back in front of me to the silent streets and let out a mouthful of air. Anyyyyy day now. The passenger door opens and I sit up relieved to see Eri make her way inside. She flashes me an apologetic smile.
"Sorry I took so long. My dad needed to know where I'll be and when I would come back. Then he wasn't sure on letting me go." she explains
She settles in her chair and pulls the seat belt over her chest. It clicks securely into the buckle and I smile back at her before starting the engine. Slowly, I pull out of my parking spot, checking to see if there are any passing cars.
"Don't worry about it Eri."
I pull the car into the road and I drive through the thick night, in comfortable silent. I'm sure she's anxious to know where we're going or what we're doing, but knows I won't say anything so she sits there, without a word. I can see her fidget a little with anticipation. I can feel myself begin to smile again at her eagerness. Like I said...she's cute.
Five minutes into our drive, I shiver to the brisk air and turn the heat on. It's very Christmas-y like around here. Buildings and streets are decorated in Christmas cheer and the weather is perfect to be inside snuggling next to your lover. I stop at a red light and take this as my chance to stare up into the clear black sky. It looks like it'll snow tonight. I'm not sure. It's cold enough to. As long as it doesn't snow too hard I'm ok with it. I don't want our plans messed up because mother nature decided to be a bitch. The light changes and I'm on the move again.
"Where are we going?" Eri asks, finally
I grin, my eyes still focused in front of me. I can feel her antsy eyes on me, almost demanding an answer. I laugh. She can stare all she wants. I'm not saying a word. I've told her before. I won't cave. No matter how adorable her pout is. I'm one stubborn cat.
"You'll have to see when we get there."
She lets out a disappointed sigh. The wait will be worth it. Her reaction will make it very enjoyable for me. I know she'll love it. The ride is a thirty minute drive, but as we pull up to a dirt road, Eri sits up alarmed, searching around her.
"We're here?!" She ask, her voice dripping with joy
I drive a little further to a familiar red bar. The pure white lights from my headlights make it easier for us to see in this pitch black darkness. I slow down through the grass and come to a complete stop. I turn off the engine and search around the back seat, blindly. I grab what I'm looking for and put it into my lap. I open the door to step out.
"What are we doing here?"
I peek inside my car and shine the flashlight in Eri's direction. She squints, biting her her lower lip in fear. Who wouldn't be scared here? We're in a remote place and it's so dark you can't even see your hand if it were in front of your face without a flashlight. But I have a flashlight so we'll be ok. See, it's right here in my right hand. She really has nothing to worry about. It looks like I'll have to talk the turtle into coming out of her shell.
"Are you sure we should be here?"
"Eri it's perfectly fine. I talked to your boss about this weeks ago. We'll be ok. Come on."
She looks at me, thinking if she should leave the safety of my car or walk with me to the barn. If she doesn't come with me her surprise will be ruined. I hope she realizes that. Her door opens and she slowly makes her way out. Ok. My plan is still into action, great. I turn off the head lights when she closes her door and she lets out a yelp at the shift of light.
"Reina?!"
I put the light on her again. She looks terrified. She's shaking, but that can just be from the blistering cold. I lock my car and join her to make her feel better. She wraps both arms around my left arm and walks with me, closely. I point the light in front to of us.
"Be careful ok? There might be some pot holes around here."
I remember the time when I fell into one. NOT fun! I hate them! And I'm not letting them this time screw up another outfit, especially this one! It's new. My uncle suggested I buy one for today. I hold Eri's hand and take precise steps through the dark. We're getting closer to the barn. I let her go when we get there to open the door. Damn thing won't budge! I'm so freaking weak!
"Eri, some help?" I grunt out
She comes over and together we pull the door open half way. I wave for her to follow me as I enter, quickly to get away from the cold. Inside the barn it's warm and filled with animals already a sleep. Eri is clueless to why we're here. I laugh. She puts her attention on me and raises a brow or some reason to staying here.
"Come on Eri."
I walk to the back of the barn and climb up the ladder, leading to the place where hay is usually stacked. I wait for her to reach the top before I can set anything up. She's still confused.
"There's no hay here?"
I shake my head. "Your boss cleared it out for us. He isn't that much of a mean guy once you get passed how grouchy he is. You can take your coat off. I washed up here this afternoon."
We remove our coats and fold them neatly to the side. I crawl to the middle of us, using my hands to navigate me around and twist the knob I was looking for. We're flashed with the florescent light from the lantern. I go behind her and light up another one at the end of this floor level. Then I go to the other end that's still dark and place a basket in front of us.
"I hope the food's still warm. I cooked it after I was done cleaning." I open the lid and scratch my head before taking the containers out. "I think I got your favorite food."
I continue my action and take out all the containers I have. I pry open one cover and put it to the middle. It's filled with yakiniku. One of my favorites. I look across me and suddenly feel shy. Eri's looking at me with a neutral expression.
"I hope you don't mind the light bulbs. I wanted to use candles, but then the barn might go on fire." I let out a bashful laugh
"It's fine. I like it."
I feel her hand go over mine and I look up again into her loving eyes. A sincere smile spreads to her face. Her eyes shimmer.
"Thank you for all this. It's so romantic." She whispers
I start to blush. "Uh...oh...i-it's no big deal."
She leans over the food and plants a kiss to my cheek, gently. I nearly choke. Damn it, why does she turn me on all the time!? Gotta keep my cool. Gotta be smooth, sly, collective Reina. Getting in her pants can come later! I swallow and smile.
"Thank you."
I nod. "N-no problem." I motion to our food. "Let's eat!"
I pass all the containers to the front and let her pick any she likes. I take a pair of chopsticks and shove the yakiniku in my mouth to try and get my mind out of the gutter and back into focus. It's going to be really hard.
***
"Are you full?"
Eri leans against the wooden wall, holding her stomach in a slump position and nods. I laugh, seeing her so easily defeated. She yawns. She can't be tired already! I still have a surprise at home waiting for her! She can't fall asleep! She just can't! I collect all the food and put them neatly back inside the basket. I clean my mouth of any meat sauce with a napkin and get our coats.
"We should get going then."
I hand over her jacket and start to put mine on. I take the lanterns and basket into my hands. We start to crawl near the ladder, with dim light as your only source of vision.
"Here Eri help me."
I hand over one of the lights to her before she climbs down. Carefully, she moves her feet down, closer to the ground. I go after her and turn off one of the lanterns. I lift up the one that's on under our faces to see. She then again slips her hand through my arm and we walk together to my car. I shiver to the temperature change. I can feel bits of icy snowflakes tickle my cheeks. It's snowing. I look up and see a snowflake fall on the tip of my nose. The snow fall makes tonight even more romantic. The ground is slowly covered in a thick white blanket. It'll start to build up soon and make the roads slippery. I better hurry home fast.
"It's cold." Eri whines, I can feel her shiver against my side
"Don't worry we'll be at my place soon."
I open my car door and shove the basket and lights in the back. Eri's already settled in the passenger seat, more than ready to be inside, cozy and warm. The car roars to life with a smooth purr and the lights flicker on, smoothly. I press the gas pedal and move my way out of here.
"I have a gift for you at my place."
"You do?!"
Eri jerks up in her seat. I could imagine her with a large goofy smile like some little child that got what they just wanted. I won't tell her what it is though. She'll have to wait again. I know she wants to know badly what is it.
"When we get home." I say, as if reading her mind
She sits back, glancing out the window, trying to see through the blackness around us. I can see her dozing off from the soft rocking of the car and our peaceful surroundings. It's nice. Being here with her alone in silence. There's no one here to stop us or bother us. It's just the two of us, side by side. And I enjoy her presence very much. It makes me feel calm. I have a smile on the whole ride to my apartment.
***
"Eri? Wake up, we're here."
She opens her eyes and sits up, tired hands instantly going to her hair to brush it down. I hold her hand, standing in the passenger side door.
"Come on, let's go inside."
She nods, rubbing one eye and gets up, still drowsy with sleep. I steer her to the front entrance, through the stairs and all the way to my door. She is really sleepy? Damn, I might have to show her the present tomorrow. We get through the door and I take our coats to put it away. She sits on the couch to the far end of it and puts her head on her arms. I stand there, watching her, taking in her beauty. She looks so innocent, so cute. Her eyes are closed as she lays there, falling into a sweet slumber again.
"What?"
She can tell I'm looking at her? "You're awake?"
She opens her eyes and sits up. "I wouldn't forget that you have a gift for me."
The sleep from her eyes vanish and her lively energy comes back.
"Can I see it?!"
I chuckle. "Of course. Let me go get it."
I enter my room and pick it up from my dresser. This thing is kinda heavy. I'll have to be careful. I don't want to have glass everywhere. It would be a waste of my uncle's money. I get through the hall and to the living room in no time and present the birthday gift to Eri.
"Happy birthday Eri." I give her my biggest smile
Her eyes light up and she has the biggest grin.
"You bought me a turtle?!"
"Well...I did promise one to you right?"
I put the tank down on the coffee table and she flings to the tank, peering down at the tiny turtle resting in it's cage.
"Thank you!"
She hugs my legs since she's kneeling on the ground. I pat the top of her head. She goes back to look through the transparent glass.
"What should I name it?"
She puts a finger to the glass, waving at it. She has on a smile again.
"I don't know. We could worry about it later."
I go into the kitchen to give her one last surprise. I think she'll like this too. I even got it nicely decorated. It's in the shape of a turtle. It looks good.
"Here you go Eri."
I put the cake next to her. And join her to the floor. Then suddenly, I'm knocked over to the ground in a bear hug.
"You're the best girlfriend ever!"
I hold her, staring into the ceiling. She nestles into my neck and sighs.
"I love you."
She says those words with the utmost sincerity. I turn to her, she looks at me, the contentment on her face evident. I don't know how to respond to such raw emotion. She's just bared her heart out to me. I'm overwhelmed. I'm filled with joy. It feels as though I'm about to die. I push the black hair from her cheek and kiss her. My hands go around her, locking her forever into my arms. Our kiss deepens, our mouths part, tongues swirl around each others, tasting familiar ground. She stops and I lay my head back to the floor with a soft thump. I'm breathless. I'm over heating, swelling with new desire. I really don't want to eat that cake anymore. All I want is Eri. I push her hair aside, leaving her neck bare and kiss the delicate skin before me. She smells sweet. I flick my tongue over her neck, briefly and she moans. She sits up and I miss the feeling of her against me. She gives me one quick peck to my lips.
"We should go to your room."
My eyes open wide in shock. Is this...I gulp. I'm so nervous! What?! D-did I...this is real right?! She just agreed to have...sex with me? I quickly agree by nodding my head. I get up first and help her get to her feet. I've been waiting for this day forever! But it doesn't matter about me. This is Eri's special day. This is her time. She's all that matters. What she says goes. No questions asked. She looks aside, embarrassed by her suggestion, her cheeks turn red. I sit up and hold her again. Our bodies once again touching. I cup her face. I lean forward so our noses press together and our lips are just an inch away.
"I love you so much." I tell her, meaning each word
Her breath quickens. So does mine. I'm overwhelmed. I can't concentrate. My logical thinking is gone and all I'm doing is steering with my emotions. I link our hands together and kiss her cheek. I kiss her and lick her bottom lip, slowly. She moans again, moving in just a little to get my mouth against hers. She takes a sharp intake of air and pushes me away. Damn it! I knew it was too soon! Fuck! I hate this so damn much! No more waiting!
"Your room."
She reminds me and I'm not so angry anymore. I've read the action wrong. Probably because I'm used to her rejecting to move to the next step. But not this time. She's sure about this and she's agreed with me. She's confirmed it! She can't back out now. I help her up and head straight to my room. With each step, my legs become shakier and my heart beats ten times faster. I can't tell if I'm either scared or nervous. This is a big thing. This is a huge step in our relationship and I want to do this right. I don't want to feel that we're going too fast. I step through my room and turn to see if Eri has any second thoughts about doing this. I know how important this is to her. It can't be too soon for us. It feels just right. We're standing in the middle of the room together, just a few steps away from my bed. I've gone completely shy. I'm not the only one that's gone bashful.
"If you don't want to do this, it's ok."
"I want to do this. I'm sure." she replies
I smile and kiss her gently on the neck. I hold her again, telling her with my arms it'll be ok. That I'll never hurt her. When I feel that she's more relaxed than before, I kiss her with every ounce of passion I have inside me. She doesn't comply to kiss me back. And we're back to our intense kiss we started in the living room. Only this is a lot more hot. It's more daring and eager.
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