'$hit...None of the other women ever wore me off like that...Am I getting old, or something?...'
They cleaned up,re-dressed and when they were leaving the corridor, Sotona felt the red-heads' arm wrap itself around her waist.
"Yo! Leaving already?" one of the men Gojyo played with called the Kappa.
"Sorry, my girl came to pick me up."
"Your... How about she'd join us? You sure had quite some luck! I want to get even."
"Sorry, He's been out all day." Sotona laughed.
When the couple was near the exit, a bit of conversation held by three men reached their ears.
"So, the whore likes dirty half-breeds,huh? Scum like him should just die."
Sotona tensed stopping in her tracks and looked in the direction where the voice came from. She stiffly approached them with Gojyo right behind her.
"Repeat what you said just now."
The three men were eyeing her with smirks plastered on their faces.
"So, you're not only stinking retards but cowards,too?"
"What did you say, you slut?!?"
Sotona glanced in the direction of the bar.
"If you're so tough, we can take it outside." she suggested.
Receiving no answer, she grabbed the collar of one of the man's' shirt and dragged him out with his friends and Gojyo behind. The man was so shocked, he didn't react until his face landed in a pool of mud outside the bar. The rain didn't lighten up even now.
"Gojyo, can I have them?"
"Be my guest. Call me, if you'll need any help." the Kappa chuckled leaning against the wall and lighting a fag.
Sotona lunched herself at one of the men, hitting him hard in the face and then the side of the head with her elbow. She grasped the shirt on his shoulders and his hair and kicked him with full swing in the stomach and then face finishing him off with a rabbit punch in the neck. The two other men jumped up to her but she turned to one of them, hit his heads' side with her elbow, twisted him around digging her nails into his eyes and creating a shield of his arched body against the other man. She pushed the whining body onto the other man and as he was concentrated on his companion, she was already next to him and punched him square in the jaw. The three men were so terrified, they run away screaming: "sick whore" and "monster".
"Monster,huh?" she looked at her hands covered in blood and smirked.
She came up to the nearest rain-pipe and washed her hands in the stream of the pouring rain water. Gojyo watched the whole thing with a quirked eyebrow.
'Funny. She always gets so fired up when trash like that comes along.'
Sotona stood up and smiled to him.
"Happy,baby?" he asked.
"Yep. It turns out to be quite a pleasant end f the day." they laughed and made their way to the inn.
>>>>End of Gojyo's POV
"It's late. Where the hell are they?" Doku shifted uncomfortably in his chair staring at the door.
He was waiting with the Sanzo-ikkou so that he could explain the misunderstanding to his brother.
"I'm sure they'll be back any minute now."
Even though Hakkai said that adding a reassuring smile, he did not quite believe his own words. Hakkai was worried equally for both of his friends. In the state Gojyo was in, he was very likely to cause a fight. As for Berry-san, well, she left looking like THAT and it was obvious she'll draw attention. It wasn't like they couldn't take care of themselves,still, Hakkai couldn't help but worry.
Just as he set cups with tea for Sanzo, Doku, Goku and himself they heard laughter and the door opened.
"You're awful,Gojyo." Sotona snickered slapping the red-heads arm playfully.
"I swear! That guy was drooling!" Gojyo laughed closing the door behind them and placing his hand on Sotona's hip.
The couple was greeted by dumb folded stares. Hakkai and Doku exchanged quizzical looks. Even Sanzo glanced up from his newspaper. The priest stood up and whacked both Gojyo and Berry on the head with his paper fan.
"What was that for?!?" asked Gojyo.
"For being late for dinner." Sanzo informed them sitting down and going to his newspaper.
"I wanted to ask: 'No "Hello."?' but thinking it over, I don't want any more welcomes from you,Sanzo. Besides, he's the one who was late fro dinner,not me!" Sotona whined, rubbing her sore head.
"Are you two alright?" Hakkai inquired looking at Sotona worried.
Berry lifted her hands the drew so much of Hakkai's attention and noticed bits of blood were still on her hands.
"Yeah, we're cool. Just had a little run-in with few idiots." she laughed washing her hands in the sink.
"Got any beer,Hakkai?"
"Y-yes, Gojyo." the man said getting to his feet.
"Sit, Hakkai. I'll get it, since I'm already up." Sotona sighed "Anyone else?"
When everyone stayed quiet she shrugged and took two bottles from the fridge and laid the on the table. Gojyo grabbed her arm and sat her on his lap. He and Sotona both sipped their beers looking like innocent angels.
"Where were you?" Goku whined. He was obviously bored the whole day.
"He," Sotona said " was playing poker, and I had a bit of a spin on the dance floor."
"Yeah, the whole bar was staring at her." Gojyo grinned.
"Not true!"
"They did!"
"How do you know? You had your eyes plastered to my as$ the whole time!"
"I did not!"
"Did to!"
"Did not!!"
The whole room stared at the bickering couple until Sanzo had enough and started shooting at them 'to shut the f*cking hell up!". Hakkai and Doku smiled at each other. They didn't know what happened but they were sure that that days morning was left as nothing but a bad memory.
Doku kept gazing at the couple and he was truly happy the whole misunderstanding was cleared. Despite that, he wondered why, if everything turned out all right, did he have that strange feeling in his chest.
Monday, 13 April 2009
Once Upon A Broken Heart 12 ***Saiyuki*** The Tempest Arc - Strong wind /Sha Gojyo Love Story/ Lemon Intermission
WARNING: MATURE CONTENT!!!
He lifter Sotona up a bit and sat her on the counter. To make sure he won't try to run away again, she wrapped her legs around his waist, keeping their hips against each others'. The red head's hands travelled all over her body. When they broke for air he smirked.
"You look like a koala." she turned her head to their reflection with a dazed look "A cute one at that. No,make it a hot one."
This time the kiss was much fiercer than the previous one. The Kappa unzipped her vest and feeling an unusual fabric he glanced at her chest. Her usual sport underwear was replaced with a black lacy bra.
"Mmmm...baby. That's for me?" Gojyo's voice became horse because of arouse.
"For who else?" she moaned as she felt his hand massaging her thigh and slipping his fingers underneath her skirt to feel the rim of her stockings.
He went to her neck and started kissing and licking it. The red head pushed up the skirt to her waist revealing the matching panties and suspender belt keeping the stockings in place on her thin legs. Then something about the thongs caught his attention.
'Strings?' he started playing with one of them and as he pulled it, the knot gave away. His eyes widened a bit at that. He was sure they were fake. The man attacked the girls breasts with his mouth sucking and nibbing her nipples. When they hardened, he run his tongue against them biting lightly the breast from time to time. Meanwhile, after first teasing her opening, he finally pushed two fingers inside her.
"Gojyo!" she gasped clutching to his jacket.
Moaning loudly, she forced the jacket of his shoulders and threw it onto the other side of the counter. His shirt got there few seconds later,too. Gojyo's voice came as a low groan when he felt her hands running up and down his chest and abs. She tugged at his pants undoing his belt.
"Please... Gojyo..."
He wished he would tease her more but frankly, he was on the edge himself. He quickly pushed down his pants, pulled on a condom and entered her in one thrust.
"Gojyo!!" she screamed surprised at being filled so fast.
Not giving her muscles time to adjust, he forced himself in and out of her. He was leaning slightly over her, one of his hands on the counter and the second one holding her hips in place. He rested her legs on his shoulders and allowed her to lie down. It was a strange sensation for Sotona. Her head was resting against a cold mirror but her whole body was burning. Suddenly, a well known wave washer over her.
"Gojyo...I...I...Go- she suddenly fell silent, her eyes on his as she held her breath. Gojyo felt her muscles clasp around his cock so tightly he couldn't slide in or out. With this, he came right after her, groaning her name.
They were both panting heavily, embracing each other. He slid out of her and threw the used condom into the trash can. For few minutes they just stared at each other.
"It'll be hard to top that." Gojyo laughed slowly regaining his strength.
"Oh, really?" Berry smirked.
She jumped down turning Gojyo so that he was leaning against the counter and dropped to her knees in front of him taking his cock into her mouth and sucking him.
"Wait!...Berry...$hit..."
In no time, he was hard and throbbing again. Sotona took him out and started licking his shaft while massaging thighs and abs. She teased the tip of his cock with her tongue and placed delicate kisses on it.
"Mmmm...baby..."
She smirked thrusting his cock with her hand. He touched her check affectionately and she guessed what he wanted. She added her mouth to her hand wrapped around his shaft and kept bobbing it up and down while her other hand cupped and played with his jewels.
Out of nowhere, he grabbed her by her shoulders, jerked up and pushed her against the counter.
'Where's that f*cking...' he searched franticly through his jackets' pocket 'Got it!'
He quickly pulled on the condom and thrusted into her roughly.
"Aaa!!!" Sotona blushed feverishly at the sight in front of her. She had to cling to the counter as Gojyo held her hips tightly and f*cked the daylight out of her. Her breasts were rocking in the rhythm of his thrusts. "Gojyo...more...harder..."
"As...you...wish..."
Gojyo couldn't tell how much time passed. He relished in both the friction of his cock inside her, her slightly parted legs looking absolutely hot in the high-heeled leather boots, as well as her dazed expression. It was the image of them bonking in the mirrors' reflection that drove him over the edge. They both came, moaning each others names. He hoovered over her leaning form and kissed her neck and shoulders.
He lifter Sotona up a bit and sat her on the counter. To make sure he won't try to run away again, she wrapped her legs around his waist, keeping their hips against each others'. The red head's hands travelled all over her body. When they broke for air he smirked.
"You look like a koala." she turned her head to their reflection with a dazed look "A cute one at that. No,make it a hot one."
This time the kiss was much fiercer than the previous one. The Kappa unzipped her vest and feeling an unusual fabric he glanced at her chest. Her usual sport underwear was replaced with a black lacy bra.
"Mmmm...baby. That's for me?" Gojyo's voice became horse because of arouse.
"For who else?" she moaned as she felt his hand massaging her thigh and slipping his fingers underneath her skirt to feel the rim of her stockings.
He went to her neck and started kissing and licking it. The red head pushed up the skirt to her waist revealing the matching panties and suspender belt keeping the stockings in place on her thin legs. Then something about the thongs caught his attention.
'Strings?' he started playing with one of them and as he pulled it, the knot gave away. His eyes widened a bit at that. He was sure they were fake. The man attacked the girls breasts with his mouth sucking and nibbing her nipples. When they hardened, he run his tongue against them biting lightly the breast from time to time. Meanwhile, after first teasing her opening, he finally pushed two fingers inside her.
"Gojyo!" she gasped clutching to his jacket.
Moaning loudly, she forced the jacket of his shoulders and threw it onto the other side of the counter. His shirt got there few seconds later,too. Gojyo's voice came as a low groan when he felt her hands running up and down his chest and abs. She tugged at his pants undoing his belt.
"Please... Gojyo..."
He wished he would tease her more but frankly, he was on the edge himself. He quickly pushed down his pants, pulled on a condom and entered her in one thrust.
"Gojyo!!" she screamed surprised at being filled so fast.
Not giving her muscles time to adjust, he forced himself in and out of her. He was leaning slightly over her, one of his hands on the counter and the second one holding her hips in place. He rested her legs on his shoulders and allowed her to lie down. It was a strange sensation for Sotona. Her head was resting against a cold mirror but her whole body was burning. Suddenly, a well known wave washer over her.
"Gojyo...I...I...Go- she suddenly fell silent, her eyes on his as she held her breath. Gojyo felt her muscles clasp around his cock so tightly he couldn't slide in or out. With this, he came right after her, groaning her name.
They were both panting heavily, embracing each other. He slid out of her and threw the used condom into the trash can. For few minutes they just stared at each other.
"It'll be hard to top that." Gojyo laughed slowly regaining his strength.
"Oh, really?" Berry smirked.
She jumped down turning Gojyo so that he was leaning against the counter and dropped to her knees in front of him taking his cock into her mouth and sucking him.
"Wait!...Berry...$hit..."
In no time, he was hard and throbbing again. Sotona took him out and started licking his shaft while massaging thighs and abs. She teased the tip of his cock with her tongue and placed delicate kisses on it.
"Mmmm...baby..."
She smirked thrusting his cock with her hand. He touched her check affectionately and she guessed what he wanted. She added her mouth to her hand wrapped around his shaft and kept bobbing it up and down while her other hand cupped and played with his jewels.
Out of nowhere, he grabbed her by her shoulders, jerked up and pushed her against the counter.
'Where's that f*cking...' he searched franticly through his jackets' pocket 'Got it!'
He quickly pulled on the condom and thrusted into her roughly.
"Aaa!!!" Sotona blushed feverishly at the sight in front of her. She had to cling to the counter as Gojyo held her hips tightly and f*cked the daylight out of her. Her breasts were rocking in the rhythm of his thrusts. "Gojyo...more...harder..."
"As...you...wish..."
Gojyo couldn't tell how much time passed. He relished in both the friction of his cock inside her, her slightly parted legs looking absolutely hot in the high-heeled leather boots, as well as her dazed expression. It was the image of them bonking in the mirrors' reflection that drove him over the edge. They both came, moaning each others names. He hoovered over her leaning form and kissed her neck and shoulders.
Once Upon A Broken Heart 12 ***Saiyuki*** The Tempest Arc - Strong wind /Sha Gojyo Love Story/ Part 1
"Did you catch him?!" Sotona asked with wide eyes. He knees were so weak she couldn't get out of Doku's bed. She just stayed there with the blanket wrapped around her.
"No. Lost him on the street." the man sat on the edge of the bed and hid his face in his hands.
"I'm sorry." the girl sniffed loudly causing the man to look at her quizzically "If I hadn't got so drunk... If I checked if I have the stupid keys..." tears were now running freely down her cheeks "I'm such an idiot! Sanzo warned me that my uncontrollable drinking will get me in trouble! But I never take good advices... The worst thing is that HE got hurt..."
"You can't wear this." Doku suddenly said as he took her jeans lying on the floor next to his feet and then threw them back on the floor "Wait here."
After a moment he came back with a bathrobe and a glass of water.
"You must be thirsty."
"T-thanks." she draped the cloth around herself tightly and drained the glass at one go with her hands shaking wildly "I better go. Others must be worried."
She put the glass on the night stand and stood up. However, while getting up her body swayed dangerously threading a fall. Doku caught her just in time.
"Are you sure you're okay? Maybe I'll-"
"Carry me? Don't be silly. I don't want to make matters worse."
"Guess you're right. You'll make it on your own?"
"It's right next door." Sotona smiled "I should manage that far on my own."
She left the bedroom and was met by princes' gaze. Sotona would find the white fluffy bathrobe combined with heavy boots she was wearing funny if not for a dull pain in her head. She knocked on the door to her own living area with her ruined clothes in one hand. She observed with a blank stare as Hakkai's face changed from surprised to relieved and then going to EXTREMLY surprised when he noticed her attire.
"Berry-san? My goodness, what happened ?!"
"The worst morning in my lifetime." she answered in a low voice entering the living room and going straight to their bedroom.
"Berry! What happened?"
"Goku, shut up. I have a hangover from hell."
She shut the door behind herself and sat on her bed playing with her no longer wearable shirt. Her face was red and wet from crying when Hakkai cautiously entered the bedroom and sat next to her.
"I know it's none of my business-"
"I totally screwed it, Hakkai." Sotona sobbed "Yesterday we went drinking. Gojyo left earlier to deliver the ciggs for Sanzo. Doku and I stayed longer cause I wanted to finish my beer... and we ended up two more hours in the tavern. I was so loaded Doku had to almost carry me. At the door, it turned out I didn't have my keys after all. We didn't want to wake you guys up since it was already two in the morning. He offered me to stay at their place. We were sure Kou-san was sleeping on the next bed so we squeezed in on Doku's bed. You see the state my cloths are in." she spread the shirt she was holding. It was all stained and had burned out holes on it "I couldn't sleep in this. The jeans look the same. When Gojyo came in... he saw us pressed against each other on the bed in our underwear only. I understand he got mad. I'd be furious if I were him. But he didn't even want to listen to what we had to say." Sotona finished the sentence and started crying heavily.
Hakkai lost at what to say hugged her and stroked her back trying to calm her down.
"It's all my fault,Hakkai. He's going to hate me. And Doku! He was only trying to be nice and because of my stupidity he thinks his brother did something like this to him. He must think that I'm a cheap whore. Wait! I take that back! A bitchy slut that two-times lovers! And with who?!? With his older brother!" she burst into tears again sobbing miserably.
"Hash... Don't cry. I'm sure you guys can talk it out."
"Talk this out?!? With Gojyo?!?"
"I know he can be really headstrong at times but I understand him a little. I mean (!) from his point of view. However, if you talk it over I'm sure he'll understand it's all a sad misunderstanding."
"He won't listen to me!"
"I'll talk him around."
"You will? Promise?"
"Promise."
"Thank you." she hugged her friend so tightly she almost strangled him.
"Now,wash up and we'll go out. You wanted to buy some things,right? Or maybe you don't feel like it?"
"No,I'll go. If I stay here I'll keep crying over this whole day. But what about Gojyo? We have to find him. Sanzo will want to leave."
"I'm afraid we have to stay here at least two days. The inn keeper said it started raining at night."
Sotona looked over her shoulder. It was pouring buckets.
"Hakuryuu won't make it through the mud and going on foot is also out of the question. Anyway, right now the most important thing is that you are safe. We got worried when we woke up and you weren't here."
"Sorry. I cause you nothing but trouble."
"Don't say that. You are a part of the group. I think even Sanzo is beginning to accept that."
"SANZO?!?" she yelled surprised and quickly covered her mouth with her hands.
"Well,in his own way,yes. And you keep Goku preoccupied. He and Gojyo have less opportunities to fight. Now,do you have anything to wear?"
"I'll find something. I meant to buy something new anyway." she said with a sad smile. For her, even those worn down clothes carried memories but right now she wanted to get rid of anything that reminded her of this day.
She left the room in a white knee-length sun dress, boots and her usual denim jacket.
"You want to leave like that?" Sanzo scrutinised her over his newspaper.
"I don't really have anything else right now. My jeans got singed in many places and I wouldn't be able to remove the stains."
"That will teach you not to get drunk."
"Yes,Sanzo. It will."
He gave her his usual Sanzo stare but he knew something was wrong. Then again, it wasn't like he cared.
"Hakkai," the priest spoke turning back to his paper and handing his card to the 'motherly figure' in their group. " while you're buying supplies get her something to wear."
"Oh,Sanzo, you don't have to. I'll have enough money to buy a pair of jeans and a shirt."
"Shut up. Hakkai, make sure she has something decent for once."
"Yes,Sanzo."
Both Hakkai and Sotona decided there was no point arguing with the priest. They left the inn and proceeded towards the market place clutching their umbrellas tightly as the rain poured heavily from the dark grey sky.
***
Hakkai POV
After getting a pair of jeans and a 'decent-enough-for-Sanzo' shirt, the two parted with Sotona stating she needed to buy something 'personal'. Hakkai didn't even try to presue her into giving him her bags to carry. He knew all too-well she wouldn't give up carrying them herself. At times like this, Berry reminded Hakkai of his deceased Kanan. Both women were strong willed and both sucked at cooking. Sotona wasn't entirely that bad if she had someone next to her, instructing her exactly what to do. The problem was she always asked... strange questions. She wouldn't be able to keep her room tidy to save her life but she asked questions like: "How much is 'pinch' according to you?" or "Spoon? Full? Flat? A bit less than a flat? How much less?". It was obvious she always had someone to cook for her. Hakkai wondered about her upbringing. She was taught how to fight and was well educated but she was absolutely new to any household choirs. Unlike them, she knew her parents (maybe except Gojyo, but still, he didn't know his really mother), though her mother died when she was young. Judging by what she told them, Hakkai guessed she must've come from a good family. Maybe her father owned a dojo of some kind? Hakkai was sure she was brought up not to take orders but rather to give them. Despite her general cheerfulness and carefree attitude, he could spot a certain pride she carried herself with, though he wouldn't say the tricks and stunts she pulled were exactly honourable.
It wasn't like any of them meddled into each others past. However, for Sotona, it seemed pretty strange. Few times she managed to talk for five hours non-stop, not letting any of them to say a word. Still, when she spoke about her parents she said very little and the facts she gave them were vague. Hakkai decided it was a delicate issue for the girl. Maybe she didn't get along with her father? Her leaving her comfortable environment and avoiding talking about where she came from suggested such an answer.
Her moodiness also seemed very fitting for this kind of situation. Hakkai mentioned to Gojyo she might have a personality disorder of some sort but he never went into details. The frequency of the changes in her behaviour wasn't normal, even for a woman. She seemed reckless but sometimes Hakkai had a feeling she provoked the risky situations, almost as if she WANTED to get hurt. Hakkai had his suspicions but he decided against naming them to his best friend. It wasn't like he had any proofs.
Though nice, the fact that she was spoiled and selfish came out now and then. That made Hakkai wonder, he was sure he wasn't the only one, what was the 'little princess' doing at a place like this? True, she said she had a business to attend to but she never named any details. On their way she visited few libraries in large towns which was a 'part of what she was suppose to do'. Hakkai had no idea as to how she persuaded the librarians to let her stay at their workplaces all night. In spite of that, after such cases she always napped in the Jeep. Never did Hakkai see her more peaceful than then.
Anyhow, Hakkai was sure she wasn't with them to steal Sanzo's scripture. She had more than one opportunity for that. Moreover, after this morning, Hakkai was positive Berry loved Gojyo, even if she never said it out loud. He wasn't all that sure if Sotona wouldn't cheat on Gojyo but he was certain she wouldn't do it with the guy's older brother. She was too smart to get caught on it so bluntly, anyway.
End of Hakkai's POV
***
Sotona finally got the last thing she needed. She used an excuse that she had to get some 'personal things', to part with Hakkai. Honestly speaking, she would feel awkward buying the stuff she needed with him around. She enjoyed wearing clothes like those she just bought but Hakkai would probably feel uneasy. All the shop assistants would stare at him if she got those things while being with him. And she needed those clothes desperately. She had to get Gojyo back and she'd do anything to achieve it. "All's fair in love and war"/
*
After dinner Sotona locked herself in the bedroom. The others decided to leave her in peace. When she finally left the room, she was welcomed by blank stares, wide eyes and few open mouths.
Sotona was wearing a tight zipped up vest, mini skirt and high-heeled boots. All black leather. Her wrists were graced with large clangouring silver bracelets and the always present black velvet choker on her neck. Sotona's long nails had the same dark burgundy hue as her lips. Her eyelashes, longer and thicker thanks to the coal-black mascara, weren't hidden behind her glasses as usual.
"I'm going out." she said trying to hide her amusement at their reaction walking to the door.
"You don't intend to leave looking like THAT, do you?"
"Yes, I do,Sanzo." she smirked shutting the door behind herself.
As she made her way to the stairs she could hear the priest's voice.
"I told you to buy her something 'decent'!"
***
Gojyo's POV
The tavern Kappa chose to play poker in wasn't the usual run-down type. It had a live pop rock band playing and some free space where few young women and men were dancing. The red head was already on his third beer here and had won quite a bit.
'Anything to take my mind of her.'
"Gojyo, you're amazing." one of the women who were watching him play squealed.
"Yeah, you're the best." the other said leaning slightly behind him so that her breast was touching his shoulder. That's when he noticed something. The band was taking a break and two of it's members were talking with some chick. Then it hit him. He would recognize that haircut anywhere.
'The wh*re! Two aren't enough for you? Got tired of my brother so you went to find someone new?' he thought almost shattering the glass in his hand.
When the girl turned to the bar to take the drink the barman handed her Gojyo could see her face.
'What's with the get-up? Though... she does look pretty hot...'
She turned to the band members chatting cheerfully. They were standing very close to her. Too close, for Gojyo's taste.
'Tche... what do I care?!?'
The musicians returned to their companions and started playing. Though Gojyo didn't pay much attention to what they were preforming previously, he could tell it was different than before.
The men he was playing with also turned to the stage. Sotona joined the people on the dance floor and started swaying her hips to the rhythm.
(Oh oh oh its fud a dud a nine)
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cyclone
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
Sotona let her body flow with the music. Her moves were very seductive. Much more than when she was fighting.
'She's good at this stuff...'
I look at that double on the back a that bumper
She ain't even playing when shes shaking that rumpa
And oh you ain't know
She gets lower than a muffla
Even wit her girl friends
Show stopping with a hustler
The way she move her body
She might see the Maserati
She wanna put it on me
Trying to show me her tsunami
Her movements started to resemble the ones in a Belly Dance as she drew circles in the air with her hips.
She make it hard to copy
Always tight and never sloppy
And got an onturage
And her own paparazzi
Now there she go again
Riding through the stormy weather
You better button up if you wanna go getta'
Cause it is what it is
And everybody wanna love her
But when she pop it boy you better run for cover
She slapped her hip playfully.
"Who's that babe?" Gojyo heard one of the men ask.
The red head had to give it to her, she knew how to handle her body.
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cyclone
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
(It's a wrap)When she breaks them boys of a typhoon
(It's a wrap)Better get that fatty like a boss tycoon
(It's a wrap)Now hold it steady cause she make a monsoon
(it's a wrap)Now you can Google download the iTunes
She what I'm saying
She ain't playing
And she got them heads turning
You gonna her it clack-clack
When them heals get to burning(clack-clack)
Stiletto so fuego
She got her own label
And got us all doing the tornado
'Those boots really outline how nice her legs look...'
The Kappa swallowed hard when Sotona started adding few thrusts of the hips now and then.
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cyclone
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
Shortie got looks
And shortie got class
Shortie got hips
And shortie got ass
Plus she hit the stage
She drop it down low like
(rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew)
Ah this is crazy
Its amazing
She must be the way to the ladies
She be looking like
(rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew)
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cycloneShe moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
(rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew)Oh
The song ended and Berry run a hand through her hair to remove the strands that got into her face.
"And now, a little surprise." the vocalist said to the mic "One of our lovely customers asked if she can preform a song. She warned us she's an amateur, so please, don't be too hard on her."
As Sotona went up to the stage quite a few people applause. She has drawn a lot of attention by her dance.
'What is she thinking? Wasn't she the one who said her voice "sucks"?'
Gojyo took a sip of his beer to cool off. Sotona placed her hands loosely at the mic attached to the stand and gave audience a pretty smile as a thanks for such a warm welcoming.
That's when their eyes met. Gojyo was sure she couldn't recognise him without her glasses. She couldn't see a person's face from 3 meters away and the distance between them was much more than that. Still, her eyes were somehow fixed on his. She smirked and then went serious.
'Just like when you're fighting...'
Yeah...My heart was jumpin' for him (She put hands on her chest)
My head was spinnin' in circles (she motioned a circle in the air)
My tongue was tied (her finger pointed to her lips)
I tried, but couldn't find the words 'Not that bad...'
He had them eyes of fire 'Huh?'
The ones you can't put out (She balled her hand into a fist and opened it vividly)
He saw a sucker for lovin' (Pointed at herself)
And turned my world around (Sotona stared rocking her hips to the sides)
[Chorus:]
Oh, I just can't let you go 'Those lyrics...'
My mind is not my own
And I can't eat, can't sleep
I'm in too deep
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, I just can't let you go (She outstretched her hand to the audience)
Whoa, I just can't let you go
One look in my condition
I see you in my dreams (She pointed at her head)
And every night I fight (Formed a fist once more and started slamming the air)
To keep my sanity
He's like a roller coaster (Her palm motioned sliding up and down)
And I'm afraid of heights (She pointed up)
But still there's nothing to stop me (Waged a finger)
From getting off this ride
Oh, I just can't let you go 'Don't tell me you're doing all this...'
My mind is not my own '...You hate singing, sweets...'
And I can't eat, can't sleep
I'm in too deep
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, I just can't let you go
So many times I've tried (She swayed her hips slowly)
To get him out of my life
But he knows I'm addicted
To the taste of his lips (She motioned to her lips again)
My strength is drifting away (Her hands dropped loosely to her sides)
My body's aching with pain (Her hands became fists as she slammed the air angrily)
I can't hold on
I can't hold on any longer (She stomped her foot turning her head to the sides violently)
[Chorus X2] <-- in the background
Gojyo stared at the singing girl.
'You're trying that hard? After what you did?' But honestly Gojyo himself didn't know what he felt. Could he forgive them?
'It's not like we said we want to be exclusive in the first place. But out of all the people, did it have to be HIM? Damn, don't look at me like that,baby...'
Her eyes were practically on him the whole time. However, they wore an expression he never saw before. No lust, anger or cheerfulness. She was pleading. e knew how proud she was. She took $hit form no one, yet, now there she was, singing she needs him, begging him not to leave her.
"Not bad for a beginner, not bad." the vocalist cheered almost drown out by the applaud from the audience.
'Her voice doesn't sound so bad in those kind of songs. But she still has way to go before being presentable.' the red head thought.
The band immiediately started playing a pop rock song and Sotona was already back on the dance floor swaying lightly.
Girl,
There's something 'bout me that you ought to know.
I've never felt the need to lose control.
Always held on back and played it slow.
But not this time.
Baby, don't be gentle,I can handle anything.
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,Right where you want me.
From the very beginning this time, her moves where smooth yet seductive. Her arms floated around her sides resembling a bit motions one does when under water. Her knees were slightly bent allowing her hips to swing and rotate sexually.
Girl,
I'm gonna let you have your way with me.
But when you move like that,
Its hard to breathe.
I never thought that it could be like this,
But I was wrong.
Baby, don't be gentle,
I can handle anything.
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,Right where you want me.
Her hands travelled up and down her body. If the first dance was hot, this one has made Gojyo really hot and bothered. He shifted in his seat because his pants suddenly became too tight for him. He lit a cigarette to calm his nerves but he couldn't find the strength or will to dart his gaze away from his female companion.
Can't explain it,
How you swept me off my feet,
unexpectedly.
In slow motion,
My imagination's running,
trying to keep my body still,
I can hardly stand the thrill.
Baby, don't be gentle,
I can handle anything.
Sotona started thrusting her hips now and then with an obvious sexual allusion. All the memoires of their nights together flouted to his head and refused to leave. Gojyo knew that even if their first time was an 'incident', the next ones that came carried more emotions than just lust. On both sides.
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,
Right where you want me.
Then Sotona did something no one had probably expected. The girl started making her way through the room rocking her body in the most seducive way she knew,while the band was still playing the song.
'What the hell...?'
Just as the song was about to end, the girl, now in front of Gojyo, straddled him sitting on his lap.
"Care to spear me 10 minutes?" she whispered into hi ear causing shivers to run down the man's spine.
"Sure..." he really didn't know what to answer so he decided to just go along for now.
She stood up and nodded in the direction of somewhere inside the bar. He stuffed the money he won into his pocket and followed her to a dark corridor obviously leading to a restroom.
"Listen," he spoke nonchalantly trying to be as calm as possible " I get it. You wanted to have some fun, just-"
"Wait." she interrupted Gojyo trapping him between a wall and her body "Please, let me explain." she sighed " First of all, I want to apologize for hurting you with this misunderstanding."
"'Misunderstanding'?!?" so much for him keeping calm... "You two in bed, naked. What's there to misunderstand?!"
"Hear out the WHOLE story."
"Oh?! So you want to tell me how good Jien is?!"
"Just listen!" she cried out and told him what she earlier told Hakkai.
"And I'm suppose to believe this?!?"
"Yes! We honestly didn't do 'it'!"
"How do you know ?!? You were drunk!"
"Gojyo, you and the guys know perfectly well that as loaded as I can get, I ALWAYS remember what happened ."
"Why the hell should I believe you?"
"Gojyo, please..." her eyes became teary and though in the shadows he couldn't see her face clearly, he could certainly hear her voice shaking "I might have a lot on my account. I've done really bad and mean things in life. But I would never, NEVER, do something like this to the one I... I care about." she leaned her head on his shoulder covering her face with one hand and the other one was on his chest. Still, he was able to hear her muffled sobs and feel her body shivering against his. Unconsciously, she hit the soft spot.
"Come on... stop crying..." feeling helpless, he started rubbing her back trying to soothe her.
"Please... believe me..." she clung to his jacket hiding her face in the crook of his neck. Because of the high heels, she was only an inch shorter than he. Her grasp lessened and she slid to the floor. Surprised, Gojyo instinctively embraced her and sat on the floor with her in his arms.
"Don't cry, Sweets..." he hugged her tightly, placing his head on hers.
"Please... I beg you, Gojyo... we didn't do anything... believe me..." she weeped into his chest.
"I get it, I get it, alright? Hush baby..."
"You believe me?" she looked up at him and up close he could clearly see her red and stained with tears face "Please,tell me you do..."
'What can I do when you're like this?'
"Yeah, honey. Come, we need to clean you up."
They entered the restroom and Sotona stared at her reflection.
"Gods, I look like $hit."
"It's not that bad..."
She started cleaning her face from the runny mascara on her cheeks with a paper towel. When she looked decent enough she leaned over the basin placing her hands on each side of it on the wooden counter.
"You okay? Do you feel sick?"
"I'm fine, Gojyo. Just, all this..."she covered her face as she felt tears filling her eyes again.
"No,no. I though we had this over with." he whispered taking her in his arms and kissing her hair.
"Gojyo... I-I... I can't live without you..."
He took her chin and turned her face to his. He stared in her red puffy eyes and chuckled slightly.
"I love those strange eyes of yours, Berry."
Somehow, the way the tears made her eyes glassy reminded him of the look she wore just after reaching ecstasy. Suddenly remembering her dances earlier, Gojyo couldn't control himself and he crushed his lips on hers. She immediately gave him entrance and he could taste the sweet liquor she had earlier still lingering in her mouth. How different it must have been from his own taste of cigarettes and beer. At the thought of that he tried to back away but she flung her arms around his neck refusing to let go.
"No. Lost him on the street." the man sat on the edge of the bed and hid his face in his hands.
"I'm sorry." the girl sniffed loudly causing the man to look at her quizzically "If I hadn't got so drunk... If I checked if I have the stupid keys..." tears were now running freely down her cheeks "I'm such an idiot! Sanzo warned me that my uncontrollable drinking will get me in trouble! But I never take good advices... The worst thing is that HE got hurt..."
"You can't wear this." Doku suddenly said as he took her jeans lying on the floor next to his feet and then threw them back on the floor "Wait here."
After a moment he came back with a bathrobe and a glass of water.
"You must be thirsty."
"T-thanks." she draped the cloth around herself tightly and drained the glass at one go with her hands shaking wildly "I better go. Others must be worried."
She put the glass on the night stand and stood up. However, while getting up her body swayed dangerously threading a fall. Doku caught her just in time.
"Are you sure you're okay? Maybe I'll-"
"Carry me? Don't be silly. I don't want to make matters worse."
"Guess you're right. You'll make it on your own?"
"It's right next door." Sotona smiled "I should manage that far on my own."
She left the bedroom and was met by princes' gaze. Sotona would find the white fluffy bathrobe combined with heavy boots she was wearing funny if not for a dull pain in her head. She knocked on the door to her own living area with her ruined clothes in one hand. She observed with a blank stare as Hakkai's face changed from surprised to relieved and then going to EXTREMLY surprised when he noticed her attire.
"Berry-san? My goodness, what happened ?!"
"The worst morning in my lifetime." she answered in a low voice entering the living room and going straight to their bedroom.
"Berry! What happened?"
"Goku, shut up. I have a hangover from hell."
She shut the door behind herself and sat on her bed playing with her no longer wearable shirt. Her face was red and wet from crying when Hakkai cautiously entered the bedroom and sat next to her.
"I know it's none of my business-"
"I totally screwed it, Hakkai." Sotona sobbed "Yesterday we went drinking. Gojyo left earlier to deliver the ciggs for Sanzo. Doku and I stayed longer cause I wanted to finish my beer... and we ended up two more hours in the tavern. I was so loaded Doku had to almost carry me. At the door, it turned out I didn't have my keys after all. We didn't want to wake you guys up since it was already two in the morning. He offered me to stay at their place. We were sure Kou-san was sleeping on the next bed so we squeezed in on Doku's bed. You see the state my cloths are in." she spread the shirt she was holding. It was all stained and had burned out holes on it "I couldn't sleep in this. The jeans look the same. When Gojyo came in... he saw us pressed against each other on the bed in our underwear only. I understand he got mad. I'd be furious if I were him. But he didn't even want to listen to what we had to say." Sotona finished the sentence and started crying heavily.
Hakkai lost at what to say hugged her and stroked her back trying to calm her down.
"It's all my fault,Hakkai. He's going to hate me. And Doku! He was only trying to be nice and because of my stupidity he thinks his brother did something like this to him. He must think that I'm a cheap whore. Wait! I take that back! A bitchy slut that two-times lovers! And with who?!? With his older brother!" she burst into tears again sobbing miserably.
"Hash... Don't cry. I'm sure you guys can talk it out."
"Talk this out?!? With Gojyo?!?"
"I know he can be really headstrong at times but I understand him a little. I mean (!) from his point of view. However, if you talk it over I'm sure he'll understand it's all a sad misunderstanding."
"He won't listen to me!"
"I'll talk him around."
"You will? Promise?"
"Promise."
"Thank you." she hugged her friend so tightly she almost strangled him.
"Now,wash up and we'll go out. You wanted to buy some things,right? Or maybe you don't feel like it?"
"No,I'll go. If I stay here I'll keep crying over this whole day. But what about Gojyo? We have to find him. Sanzo will want to leave."
"I'm afraid we have to stay here at least two days. The inn keeper said it started raining at night."
Sotona looked over her shoulder. It was pouring buckets.
"Hakuryuu won't make it through the mud and going on foot is also out of the question. Anyway, right now the most important thing is that you are safe. We got worried when we woke up and you weren't here."
"Sorry. I cause you nothing but trouble."
"Don't say that. You are a part of the group. I think even Sanzo is beginning to accept that."
"SANZO?!?" she yelled surprised and quickly covered her mouth with her hands.
"Well,in his own way,yes. And you keep Goku preoccupied. He and Gojyo have less opportunities to fight. Now,do you have anything to wear?"
"I'll find something. I meant to buy something new anyway." she said with a sad smile. For her, even those worn down clothes carried memories but right now she wanted to get rid of anything that reminded her of this day.
She left the room in a white knee-length sun dress, boots and her usual denim jacket.
"You want to leave like that?" Sanzo scrutinised her over his newspaper.
"I don't really have anything else right now. My jeans got singed in many places and I wouldn't be able to remove the stains."
"That will teach you not to get drunk."
"Yes,Sanzo. It will."
He gave her his usual Sanzo stare but he knew something was wrong. Then again, it wasn't like he cared.
"Hakkai," the priest spoke turning back to his paper and handing his card to the 'motherly figure' in their group. " while you're buying supplies get her something to wear."
"Oh,Sanzo, you don't have to. I'll have enough money to buy a pair of jeans and a shirt."
"Shut up. Hakkai, make sure she has something decent for once."
"Yes,Sanzo."
Both Hakkai and Sotona decided there was no point arguing with the priest. They left the inn and proceeded towards the market place clutching their umbrellas tightly as the rain poured heavily from the dark grey sky.
***
Hakkai POV
After getting a pair of jeans and a 'decent-enough-for-Sanzo' shirt, the two parted with Sotona stating she needed to buy something 'personal'. Hakkai didn't even try to presue her into giving him her bags to carry. He knew all too-well she wouldn't give up carrying them herself. At times like this, Berry reminded Hakkai of his deceased Kanan. Both women were strong willed and both sucked at cooking. Sotona wasn't entirely that bad if she had someone next to her, instructing her exactly what to do. The problem was she always asked... strange questions. She wouldn't be able to keep her room tidy to save her life but she asked questions like: "How much is 'pinch' according to you?" or "Spoon? Full? Flat? A bit less than a flat? How much less?". It was obvious she always had someone to cook for her. Hakkai wondered about her upbringing. She was taught how to fight and was well educated but she was absolutely new to any household choirs. Unlike them, she knew her parents (maybe except Gojyo, but still, he didn't know his really mother), though her mother died when she was young. Judging by what she told them, Hakkai guessed she must've come from a good family. Maybe her father owned a dojo of some kind? Hakkai was sure she was brought up not to take orders but rather to give them. Despite her general cheerfulness and carefree attitude, he could spot a certain pride she carried herself with, though he wouldn't say the tricks and stunts she pulled were exactly honourable.
It wasn't like any of them meddled into each others past. However, for Sotona, it seemed pretty strange. Few times she managed to talk for five hours non-stop, not letting any of them to say a word. Still, when she spoke about her parents she said very little and the facts she gave them were vague. Hakkai decided it was a delicate issue for the girl. Maybe she didn't get along with her father? Her leaving her comfortable environment and avoiding talking about where she came from suggested such an answer.
Her moodiness also seemed very fitting for this kind of situation. Hakkai mentioned to Gojyo she might have a personality disorder of some sort but he never went into details. The frequency of the changes in her behaviour wasn't normal, even for a woman. She seemed reckless but sometimes Hakkai had a feeling she provoked the risky situations, almost as if she WANTED to get hurt. Hakkai had his suspicions but he decided against naming them to his best friend. It wasn't like he had any proofs.
Though nice, the fact that she was spoiled and selfish came out now and then. That made Hakkai wonder, he was sure he wasn't the only one, what was the 'little princess' doing at a place like this? True, she said she had a business to attend to but she never named any details. On their way she visited few libraries in large towns which was a 'part of what she was suppose to do'. Hakkai had no idea as to how she persuaded the librarians to let her stay at their workplaces all night. In spite of that, after such cases she always napped in the Jeep. Never did Hakkai see her more peaceful than then.
Anyhow, Hakkai was sure she wasn't with them to steal Sanzo's scripture. She had more than one opportunity for that. Moreover, after this morning, Hakkai was positive Berry loved Gojyo, even if she never said it out loud. He wasn't all that sure if Sotona wouldn't cheat on Gojyo but he was certain she wouldn't do it with the guy's older brother. She was too smart to get caught on it so bluntly, anyway.
End of Hakkai's POV
***
Sotona finally got the last thing she needed. She used an excuse that she had to get some 'personal things', to part with Hakkai. Honestly speaking, she would feel awkward buying the stuff she needed with him around. She enjoyed wearing clothes like those she just bought but Hakkai would probably feel uneasy. All the shop assistants would stare at him if she got those things while being with him. And she needed those clothes desperately. She had to get Gojyo back and she'd do anything to achieve it. "All's fair in love and war"/
*
After dinner Sotona locked herself in the bedroom. The others decided to leave her in peace. When she finally left the room, she was welcomed by blank stares, wide eyes and few open mouths.
Sotona was wearing a tight zipped up vest, mini skirt and high-heeled boots. All black leather. Her wrists were graced with large clangouring silver bracelets and the always present black velvet choker on her neck. Sotona's long nails had the same dark burgundy hue as her lips. Her eyelashes, longer and thicker thanks to the coal-black mascara, weren't hidden behind her glasses as usual.
"I'm going out." she said trying to hide her amusement at their reaction walking to the door.
"You don't intend to leave looking like THAT, do you?"
"Yes, I do,Sanzo." she smirked shutting the door behind herself.
As she made her way to the stairs she could hear the priest's voice.
"I told you to buy her something 'decent'!"
***
Gojyo's POV
The tavern Kappa chose to play poker in wasn't the usual run-down type. It had a live pop rock band playing and some free space where few young women and men were dancing. The red head was already on his third beer here and had won quite a bit.
'Anything to take my mind of her.'
"Gojyo, you're amazing." one of the women who were watching him play squealed.
"Yeah, you're the best." the other said leaning slightly behind him so that her breast was touching his shoulder. That's when he noticed something. The band was taking a break and two of it's members were talking with some chick. Then it hit him. He would recognize that haircut anywhere.
'The wh*re! Two aren't enough for you? Got tired of my brother so you went to find someone new?' he thought almost shattering the glass in his hand.
When the girl turned to the bar to take the drink the barman handed her Gojyo could see her face.
'What's with the get-up? Though... she does look pretty hot...'
She turned to the band members chatting cheerfully. They were standing very close to her. Too close, for Gojyo's taste.
'Tche... what do I care?!?'
The musicians returned to their companions and started playing. Though Gojyo didn't pay much attention to what they were preforming previously, he could tell it was different than before.
The men he was playing with also turned to the stage. Sotona joined the people on the dance floor and started swaying her hips to the rhythm.
(Oh oh oh its fud a dud a nine)
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cyclone
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
Sotona let her body flow with the music. Her moves were very seductive. Much more than when she was fighting.
'She's good at this stuff...'
I look at that double on the back a that bumper
She ain't even playing when shes shaking that rumpa
And oh you ain't know
She gets lower than a muffla
Even wit her girl friends
Show stopping with a hustler
The way she move her body
She might see the Maserati
She wanna put it on me
Trying to show me her tsunami
Her movements started to resemble the ones in a Belly Dance as she drew circles in the air with her hips.
She make it hard to copy
Always tight and never sloppy
And got an onturage
And her own paparazzi
Now there she go again
Riding through the stormy weather
You better button up if you wanna go getta'
Cause it is what it is
And everybody wanna love her
But when she pop it boy you better run for cover
She slapped her hip playfully.
"Who's that babe?" Gojyo heard one of the men ask.
The red head had to give it to her, she knew how to handle her body.
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cyclone
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
(It's a wrap)When she breaks them boys of a typhoon
(It's a wrap)Better get that fatty like a boss tycoon
(It's a wrap)Now hold it steady cause she make a monsoon
(it's a wrap)Now you can Google download the iTunes
She what I'm saying
She ain't playing
And she got them heads turning
You gonna her it clack-clack
When them heals get to burning(clack-clack)
Stiletto so fuego
She got her own label
And got us all doing the tornado
'Those boots really outline how nice her legs look...'
The Kappa swallowed hard when Sotona started adding few thrusts of the hips now and then.
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cyclone
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
Shortie got looks
And shortie got class
Shortie got hips
And shortie got ass
Plus she hit the stage
She drop it down low like
(rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew)
Ah this is crazy
Its amazing
She must be the way to the ladies
She be looking like
(rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew)
[Chorus:]
She moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
Just like a cycloneShe moves her body like a cyclone
And she makes me want to do it all night long
Going hard when they turn the spotlights on
Because she moves her body like a cyclone
A mighty cyclone
(rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew rew)Oh
The song ended and Berry run a hand through her hair to remove the strands that got into her face.
"And now, a little surprise." the vocalist said to the mic "One of our lovely customers asked if she can preform a song. She warned us she's an amateur, so please, don't be too hard on her."
As Sotona went up to the stage quite a few people applause. She has drawn a lot of attention by her dance.
'What is she thinking? Wasn't she the one who said her voice "sucks"?'
Gojyo took a sip of his beer to cool off. Sotona placed her hands loosely at the mic attached to the stand and gave audience a pretty smile as a thanks for such a warm welcoming.
That's when their eyes met. Gojyo was sure she couldn't recognise him without her glasses. She couldn't see a person's face from 3 meters away and the distance between them was much more than that. Still, her eyes were somehow fixed on his. She smirked and then went serious.
'Just like when you're fighting...'
Yeah...My heart was jumpin' for him (She put hands on her chest)
My head was spinnin' in circles (she motioned a circle in the air)
My tongue was tied (her finger pointed to her lips)
I tried, but couldn't find the words 'Not that bad...'
He had them eyes of fire 'Huh?'
The ones you can't put out (She balled her hand into a fist and opened it vividly)
He saw a sucker for lovin' (Pointed at herself)
And turned my world around (Sotona stared rocking her hips to the sides)
[Chorus:]
Oh, I just can't let you go 'Those lyrics...'
My mind is not my own
And I can't eat, can't sleep
I'm in too deep
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, I just can't let you go (She outstretched her hand to the audience)
Whoa, I just can't let you go
One look in my condition
I see you in my dreams (She pointed at her head)
And every night I fight (Formed a fist once more and started slamming the air)
To keep my sanity
He's like a roller coaster (Her palm motioned sliding up and down)
And I'm afraid of heights (She pointed up)
But still there's nothing to stop me (Waged a finger)
From getting off this ride
Oh, I just can't let you go 'Don't tell me you're doing all this...'
My mind is not my own '...You hate singing, sweets...'
And I can't eat, can't sleep
I'm in too deep
Oh, oh, whoa-oh-oh, I just can't let you go
So many times I've tried (She swayed her hips slowly)
To get him out of my life
But he knows I'm addicted
To the taste of his lips (She motioned to her lips again)
My strength is drifting away (Her hands dropped loosely to her sides)
My body's aching with pain (Her hands became fists as she slammed the air angrily)
I can't hold on
I can't hold on any longer (She stomped her foot turning her head to the sides violently)
[Chorus X2] <-- in the background
Gojyo stared at the singing girl.
'You're trying that hard? After what you did?' But honestly Gojyo himself didn't know what he felt. Could he forgive them?
'It's not like we said we want to be exclusive in the first place. But out of all the people, did it have to be HIM? Damn, don't look at me like that,baby...'
Her eyes were practically on him the whole time. However, they wore an expression he never saw before. No lust, anger or cheerfulness. She was pleading. e knew how proud she was. She took $hit form no one, yet, now there she was, singing she needs him, begging him not to leave her.
"Not bad for a beginner, not bad." the vocalist cheered almost drown out by the applaud from the audience.
'Her voice doesn't sound so bad in those kind of songs. But she still has way to go before being presentable.' the red head thought.
The band immiediately started playing a pop rock song and Sotona was already back on the dance floor swaying lightly.
Girl,
There's something 'bout me that you ought to know.
I've never felt the need to lose control.
Always held on back and played it slow.
But not this time.
Baby, don't be gentle,I can handle anything.
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,Right where you want me.
From the very beginning this time, her moves where smooth yet seductive. Her arms floated around her sides resembling a bit motions one does when under water. Her knees were slightly bent allowing her hips to swing and rotate sexually.
Girl,
I'm gonna let you have your way with me.
But when you move like that,
Its hard to breathe.
I never thought that it could be like this,
But I was wrong.
Baby, don't be gentle,
I can handle anything.
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,Right where you want me.
Her hands travelled up and down her body. If the first dance was hot, this one has made Gojyo really hot and bothered. He shifted in his seat because his pants suddenly became too tight for him. He lit a cigarette to calm his nerves but he couldn't find the strength or will to dart his gaze away from his female companion.
Can't explain it,
How you swept me off my feet,
unexpectedly.
In slow motion,
My imagination's running,
trying to keep my body still,
I can hardly stand the thrill.
Baby, don't be gentle,
I can handle anything.
Sotona started thrusting her hips now and then with an obvious sexual allusion. All the memoires of their nights together flouted to his head and refused to leave. Gojyo knew that even if their first time was an 'incident', the next ones that came carried more emotions than just lust. On both sides.
Baby,
Take me on a journey.
I've been thinking lately,
I could use a little time alone with you.
Crazy,
Let's do something, maybe.
Please don't take your time,
You got me,
Right where you want me.
Then Sotona did something no one had probably expected. The girl started making her way through the room rocking her body in the most seducive way she knew,while the band was still playing the song.
'What the hell...?'
Just as the song was about to end, the girl, now in front of Gojyo, straddled him sitting on his lap.
"Care to spear me 10 minutes?" she whispered into hi ear causing shivers to run down the man's spine.
"Sure..." he really didn't know what to answer so he decided to just go along for now.
She stood up and nodded in the direction of somewhere inside the bar. He stuffed the money he won into his pocket and followed her to a dark corridor obviously leading to a restroom.
"Listen," he spoke nonchalantly trying to be as calm as possible " I get it. You wanted to have some fun, just-"
"Wait." she interrupted Gojyo trapping him between a wall and her body "Please, let me explain." she sighed " First of all, I want to apologize for hurting you with this misunderstanding."
"'Misunderstanding'?!?" so much for him keeping calm... "You two in bed, naked. What's there to misunderstand?!"
"Hear out the WHOLE story."
"Oh?! So you want to tell me how good Jien is?!"
"Just listen!" she cried out and told him what she earlier told Hakkai.
"And I'm suppose to believe this?!?"
"Yes! We honestly didn't do 'it'!"
"How do you know ?!? You were drunk!"
"Gojyo, you and the guys know perfectly well that as loaded as I can get, I ALWAYS remember what happened ."
"Why the hell should I believe you?"
"Gojyo, please..." her eyes became teary and though in the shadows he couldn't see her face clearly, he could certainly hear her voice shaking "I might have a lot on my account. I've done really bad and mean things in life. But I would never, NEVER, do something like this to the one I... I care about." she leaned her head on his shoulder covering her face with one hand and the other one was on his chest. Still, he was able to hear her muffled sobs and feel her body shivering against his. Unconsciously, she hit the soft spot.
"Come on... stop crying..." feeling helpless, he started rubbing her back trying to soothe her.
"Please... believe me..." she clung to his jacket hiding her face in the crook of his neck. Because of the high heels, she was only an inch shorter than he. Her grasp lessened and she slid to the floor. Surprised, Gojyo instinctively embraced her and sat on the floor with her in his arms.
"Don't cry, Sweets..." he hugged her tightly, placing his head on hers.
"Please... I beg you, Gojyo... we didn't do anything... believe me..." she weeped into his chest.
"I get it, I get it, alright? Hush baby..."
"You believe me?" she looked up at him and up close he could clearly see her red and stained with tears face "Please,tell me you do..."
'What can I do when you're like this?'
"Yeah, honey. Come, we need to clean you up."
They entered the restroom and Sotona stared at her reflection.
"Gods, I look like $hit."
"It's not that bad..."
She started cleaning her face from the runny mascara on her cheeks with a paper towel. When she looked decent enough she leaned over the basin placing her hands on each side of it on the wooden counter.
"You okay? Do you feel sick?"
"I'm fine, Gojyo. Just, all this..."she covered her face as she felt tears filling her eyes again.
"No,no. I though we had this over with." he whispered taking her in his arms and kissing her hair.
"Gojyo... I-I... I can't live without you..."
He took her chin and turned her face to his. He stared in her red puffy eyes and chuckled slightly.
"I love those strange eyes of yours, Berry."
Somehow, the way the tears made her eyes glassy reminded him of the look she wore just after reaching ecstasy. Suddenly remembering her dances earlier, Gojyo couldn't control himself and he crushed his lips on hers. She immediately gave him entrance and he could taste the sweet liquor she had earlier still lingering in her mouth. How different it must have been from his own taste of cigarettes and beer. At the thought of that he tried to back away but she flung her arms around his neck refusing to let go.
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Once Upon A Broken Heart 11 ***Saiyuki*** The Tempest Arc - Anxiety /Sha Gojyo Love Story/
Right after checking in, Sotona rushed up stairs and unlocked the door to where they were staying. She crossed the living area without even examining the interior (her usual habit) and swiftly opened the last door on the right. She quickly picked the bed beside the window and she threw herself on the soft mattress. Few moments later, Hakkai and Gojyo joined the girl sitting at their own beds.
"Tired?" asked Hakkai.
"Yeah, a bit." she sighed turning to her right side to face them "Hakkai, you'll get the supplies early in the morning,right?"
"Yes,why?"
"I'll go with you. Wake me up,will ya?" she sighed quickly adding "But I'm not carrying more than one bag!"
"What do you need, Berry-san? We can get it for you."
"Personal things."
The last phrase always cut the topic.
"Well, I'll prepare dinner." Hakkai smiled.
"I'll be with you in a minute." Sotona mumbled turning to her back and facing the ceiling.
"Just don't let her actually cook anything." Gojyo grinned lighting a cigarette " I bet none of us wants to end up with diarrhoea."
"Oh you!" Berry yelled furious throwing her pillow and hitting Gojyo's head with it. "Score!" she cheered slowly standing up and leaving the room. She took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one. Standing in the bedroom's doorway seven pairs of eyes were upon her.
"What?" she asked clueless.
"You look funny with a cigarette in your mouth and that voice just now definitely doesn't belong to that body." Doku chuckled from his seat at the table.
"Shut up." Berry faked pouting and began peeling the carrots.
*****
"Thank you." Sotona smiled placing her knife and for on the plate after finishing the meal.
"Berry-nee-san?"
"Yes,Lirin?" Sotona was somehow getting used to being called nee-san, though it was strange for her. Where she came from you didn't use "older sister" to anyone but your real older sister.
"Why do you say 'thank you' after every meal?"
"Oh, it's something I picked up at a place I've spent some time at."
"You even say 'thank you' in restaurants?"
"Even in restaurants."
"And if YOU are the one paying?"
"It doesn't matter who's paying. You say 'thank you' anyway." Sotona laughed taking the dishes from everyone but Goku, Gojyo and Lirin and started washing them.
"I'll help you,Berry." Doku grinned getting up.
Sotona glanced over her shoulder. Gojyo was too caught up in fighting for a piece of chicken to notice anything around him.
"Thank you." Sotona smiled "Can you dry the dishes?"
"Sure." the muscled man answered smiling back.
"Maybe I'll-"
"Sit,Hakkai." Berry interrupted him "You and Yaone-chan worked your asses off preparing everything. You two have the right to sit and relax. Or rather 'babysit' and relax."she laughed nodding at the fighting trio.
"HEY!!!"
As Berry was handing one of the plates to Doku they stopped dead in their tracks, both of them gripping tightly the dish in case the other would let go.
"What is it,Gojyo?" Sotona asked looking surprised at her lover who was making his way towards the sink.
The red-head Kappa moved her aside and started doing the rest of the dishes.
"What are you doing?" Berry asked confused.
"I saw that! Hands off her bro'!" Gojyo growled at his older brother handing him a plate.
"What do you mean? We were just washing dishes."
"Yeah, right. And you 'accidentally' kept on touching her hand."
"We just didn't want to brake anything- " Berry suddenly stopped and put her hands up in the air as if surrendering under the glare she received from her lover.
Berry turned her back to the two brothers. She covered her mouth trying hard not to laugh.
"Cigarettes." Sanzo said not taking his eyes of the newspaper he was holding.
"Don't say it like I'm your maid or something." Sotona spat stomping her foot like a little child.
"You don't want the newspaper?" the priest said in an indifferent voice not even looking at her.
She simply cursed under her breath.
"Care to repeat that?" Sanzo said annoyed.
"I'm going to take my jacket. It's getting freaking cold."
"Get mine, too, while you're at it." Gojyo called to her earning a hateful glare.
As the girl disappeared behind the door to the small bedroom Doku turned to his brother looking questioningly at the younger man.
"One of her mood swings." Gojyo explained lighting a cigarette "She'll get over it in few hours."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah... But she better not be alone."
"Why?"
"Berry-san is easy to throw a fit and cause a fight over a little thing when she's like that." Hakkai explained glancing at Lirin and Goku who were once again fighting over god-knows-what.
Doku nodded he understood when Berry left the bedroom. She threw the brown jacket to Gojyo and made her way to the door with her lover slightly behind.
"I'll go with you..." the muscled youkai started but seeing Berry flashed him a glare over her shoulder he added "...okay?"
"Do what you want." Sotona huffed opening the door so abruptly the whole door frame shook.
***
Quite a few people were at the streets that evening. Sotona checked the watch on her wrist. It was close to nine. She glanced over her shoulder at the two brothers about three meters behind her but she kept her usual fast walking pace. It's been about twenty minutes since they left. Berry bought the cigarette packs a while ago but she didn't feel like going back to the inn. Instead she decided to have a walk. The two men followed her talking to each other.
'Gojyo probably told Doku to simply leave me in peace. But I don't need nannies!' Sotona though swinging the bag with the ciggs absent-mindedly.
Suddenly she stopped causing her companions to almost walk into her.
"What is it?" Gojyo asked sucking at his cigarette.
The young woman turned on the toes of one foot and grinned at the two men.
"I feel like having a drink. Anyone wants to join me?"
"Sure." Gojyo chuckled looking at Sotona who was on the move once again and trying to decide which bar to pick. "Hyper kitty is back." the red-head whispered to his brother.
"She's not mad any more?"
"Probably still is but that will change once she gets a hold on alcohol."
"I thought it will take a while for her to cool off."
"Not always. Few times we saw her go from quiet to hyper then to depressed,angry,depressed,quiet and hyper again in a half-an-hour. I knew many women but I never experienced anything like that."
The both men laughed as they followed Sotona into one of the bars.
The bar looked like any other though it was quite spacious with about twenty tables and a long counter. More than half of the tables were open and there was the characteristic smell of cigarettes in the air,though, it wasn't very strong.
"What will it be?" the man behind the counter asked looking a bit warily at the girl. With her eyes shining brightly and curiously like they always did when she was about to drink, Sotona didn't look like more than sixteen.
"Do you have vodka by any chance?"
"We do..."
"Then a beer and two shots of vodka for me." she said cheerfully turning to the brothers "What about you guys? My treat!"
"Beer." Gojyo said without hesitation.
"Me too."
"Three beers and two shots for starters." Sotona smiled to the barman handing him her debit card.
"Right away."
They took their drinks and went to an empty table in a corner of the bar. Gojyo put Sotona's beer in front of her.
"Watch." he chuckled to his older brother.
Sotona who sat in the middle took a few sips of her beer after which she poured the two shots into the glass with the amber liquid.
"Er... Berry... that's not a good idea... You know... vodka is really strong..." Doku said looking at the girl's glass.
"Don't worry Doku. Vodka is very popular where I come from. I'm used to strong liquors. It would be bad if I drank vodka first and then beer;however, when those two are mixed it's okay. Anyway, cheers!" Sotona smiled raising her glass and then drinking a large draught.
"Mmmmm...feels good~..."
The two men laughed at her un-lady like behaviour and proceeded with their own drinks.
***
Through her closed eyelids Sotona could see it was morning already as the sunlight was directed straight at her face but she refused to open her eyes and she simply snuggled to a source of warmth next to her. That's when her senses told her something was wrong. She could smell her own cigarettes but no characteristic Hi-ligh's. Her eyes shot open and she almost shrieked. Her body was pressed to no one else but Gojyo's older brother who had his arm around her. For few seconds her mind was absolutely blank.
'Wait! How?!? Last night... we went drinking... there was beer... vodka... more beer... more vodka... and even more beer and vodka! But no, I'm sure we didn't... That's right! I didn't have my..."
>>>>Flash back
"$hit~... It's almost midnight... Sanzo is going to be sooooo mad..." Sotona mumbled looking at her watch.
"Huh?" Doku turned to the girl.
They were all after few good drinks and the girl was just starting her fourth beer.
"We still haven't delivered the fags." Berry sighed leaning her head on Gojyo's shoulder.
"She's right. The bald prick is going to throw a cow."
"But Gojyo~..."Sotona whined "I just started my beer..."
"Fine,fine,I'll take them. Will you walk her back to the inn when you're finished?" asked Gojyo trying to stand straight though it was hard because her drank quite a bit "You've got the keys,right Berry?"
The girl nodded swaying slightly in her seat.
"Sure,I'll take her. That priest of yours seems pretty hot-headed."
"You don't even imagine how much you're right." the red-head laughed waving to the two and leaving the tavern.
Up till the moment Sotona stood up, Doku wasn't sure if she was drunk or simply in one of her hyper mood swings. They ended up staying two hours longer than they should because Sotona insisted on "just one more". Now Doku knew it was a mistake. She was totally drunk. Sure, Doku was pretty loaded himself but he was sure that if she had even a bit more alcohol - she'd throw up.
Somehow they managed to get to the right inn with the muscled man having have to support the fragile girl who was barely able to stand.
"Damn it... to all the hell... where are they...?" Sotona slurred going through all the pockets.
"You forgot them after all?"
"I was sure... I had the keys... in my... jacket..."
"No use trying to wake them up. The priest will kill you if you do."
"So what... now?"
"You'll sleep over at our place. The others are probably already asleep so we'll have to squeeze in on my bed. Can you deal with that?"
"I know you enough... to know... you wouldn't do... anything funny... with your brother's... girl."
"Got that right. Besides, drunk women aren't my thing."
"Funny... very funny..."
They made their way to the guys room and Doku placed Sotona on the bed to undress himself. This gave Berry the opportunity to examine her own attire. She was so soused she singed both her shirt and jeans.
'I needed new ones anyway.' she thought undressing herself. She was no only in her bra and panties on.
Sotona slipped in between the wall and Doku and immediately fell asleep.
>>>>End of Flash Back
Sotona's thought were abruptly disturbed by Doku who decided to change his position from lying on his back to his side. In order not to get squashed Sotona turned to her side too. She was trapped between the wall and the muscled man's chest with his arm tightly around her. Berry's mouth was so dry as if she ate a whole desert.
Then, some noises in the living room caught her attention waking up the man sleeping next to her at the same time. The door were slammed open and someone barged in.
"Bro!!! Where's Berry?!? She didn't... come... back..."
Sotona felt her ears go deaf from fear. Gojyo stood in the doorway with the most surprised expression Berry ever saw on anyone.
"You...two..."
"Wait, Gojyo. It's not what you think-" Sotona said sitting up along with Doku. Their movement caused the blanket to slide off revealing Doku's naked chest and Berry's undergarments. Noticing Kougaiji standing behind Gojyo with his eyes wide open Berry quickly covered herself with the blanket "It's not what you think!" she shouted as Gojyo stiffly turned around and left.
Sotona wanted to follow him but Doku stopped her outstretching his arm blocking her way. He quickly got out of the bed, pulled on his pants and left after his brother.
"Kou-san! You were sleeping here the whole time, you-"
"I stayed with Lirin."
"What? But-"
"Something got her scared and I stayed with her and Yaone the whole evening."
"But I'm sure we saw you-" Sotona cried but stopped abruptly when she turned to the second bed. There were some things lying there but besides that, the bed was untouched.
'Oh my god... We were sure Kou-san was here...'
"Tired?" asked Hakkai.
"Yeah, a bit." she sighed turning to her right side to face them "Hakkai, you'll get the supplies early in the morning,right?"
"Yes,why?"
"I'll go with you. Wake me up,will ya?" she sighed quickly adding "But I'm not carrying more than one bag!"
"What do you need, Berry-san? We can get it for you."
"Personal things."
The last phrase always cut the topic.
"Well, I'll prepare dinner." Hakkai smiled.
"I'll be with you in a minute." Sotona mumbled turning to her back and facing the ceiling.
"Just don't let her actually cook anything." Gojyo grinned lighting a cigarette " I bet none of us wants to end up with diarrhoea."
"Oh you!" Berry yelled furious throwing her pillow and hitting Gojyo's head with it. "Score!" she cheered slowly standing up and leaving the room. She took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one. Standing in the bedroom's doorway seven pairs of eyes were upon her.
"What?" she asked clueless.
"You look funny with a cigarette in your mouth and that voice just now definitely doesn't belong to that body." Doku chuckled from his seat at the table.
"Shut up." Berry faked pouting and began peeling the carrots.
*****
"Thank you." Sotona smiled placing her knife and for on the plate after finishing the meal.
"Berry-nee-san?"
"Yes,Lirin?" Sotona was somehow getting used to being called nee-san, though it was strange for her. Where she came from you didn't use "older sister" to anyone but your real older sister.
"Why do you say 'thank you' after every meal?"
"Oh, it's something I picked up at a place I've spent some time at."
"You even say 'thank you' in restaurants?"
"Even in restaurants."
"And if YOU are the one paying?"
"It doesn't matter who's paying. You say 'thank you' anyway." Sotona laughed taking the dishes from everyone but Goku, Gojyo and Lirin and started washing them.
"I'll help you,Berry." Doku grinned getting up.
Sotona glanced over her shoulder. Gojyo was too caught up in fighting for a piece of chicken to notice anything around him.
"Thank you." Sotona smiled "Can you dry the dishes?"
"Sure." the muscled man answered smiling back.
"Maybe I'll-"
"Sit,Hakkai." Berry interrupted him "You and Yaone-chan worked your asses off preparing everything. You two have the right to sit and relax. Or rather 'babysit' and relax."she laughed nodding at the fighting trio.
"HEY!!!"
As Berry was handing one of the plates to Doku they stopped dead in their tracks, both of them gripping tightly the dish in case the other would let go.
"What is it,Gojyo?" Sotona asked looking surprised at her lover who was making his way towards the sink.
The red-head Kappa moved her aside and started doing the rest of the dishes.
"What are you doing?" Berry asked confused.
"I saw that! Hands off her bro'!" Gojyo growled at his older brother handing him a plate.
"What do you mean? We were just washing dishes."
"Yeah, right. And you 'accidentally' kept on touching her hand."
"We just didn't want to brake anything- " Berry suddenly stopped and put her hands up in the air as if surrendering under the glare she received from her lover.
Berry turned her back to the two brothers. She covered her mouth trying hard not to laugh.
"Cigarettes." Sanzo said not taking his eyes of the newspaper he was holding.
"Don't say it like I'm your maid or something." Sotona spat stomping her foot like a little child.
"You don't want the newspaper?" the priest said in an indifferent voice not even looking at her.
She simply cursed under her breath.
"Care to repeat that?" Sanzo said annoyed.
"I'm going to take my jacket. It's getting freaking cold."
"Get mine, too, while you're at it." Gojyo called to her earning a hateful glare.
As the girl disappeared behind the door to the small bedroom Doku turned to his brother looking questioningly at the younger man.
"One of her mood swings." Gojyo explained lighting a cigarette "She'll get over it in few hours."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah... But she better not be alone."
"Why?"
"Berry-san is easy to throw a fit and cause a fight over a little thing when she's like that." Hakkai explained glancing at Lirin and Goku who were once again fighting over god-knows-what.
Doku nodded he understood when Berry left the bedroom. She threw the brown jacket to Gojyo and made her way to the door with her lover slightly behind.
"I'll go with you..." the muscled youkai started but seeing Berry flashed him a glare over her shoulder he added "...okay?"
"Do what you want." Sotona huffed opening the door so abruptly the whole door frame shook.
***
Quite a few people were at the streets that evening. Sotona checked the watch on her wrist. It was close to nine. She glanced over her shoulder at the two brothers about three meters behind her but she kept her usual fast walking pace. It's been about twenty minutes since they left. Berry bought the cigarette packs a while ago but she didn't feel like going back to the inn. Instead she decided to have a walk. The two men followed her talking to each other.
'Gojyo probably told Doku to simply leave me in peace. But I don't need nannies!' Sotona though swinging the bag with the ciggs absent-mindedly.
Suddenly she stopped causing her companions to almost walk into her.
"What is it?" Gojyo asked sucking at his cigarette.
The young woman turned on the toes of one foot and grinned at the two men.
"I feel like having a drink. Anyone wants to join me?"
"Sure." Gojyo chuckled looking at Sotona who was on the move once again and trying to decide which bar to pick. "Hyper kitty is back." the red-head whispered to his brother.
"She's not mad any more?"
"Probably still is but that will change once she gets a hold on alcohol."
"I thought it will take a while for her to cool off."
"Not always. Few times we saw her go from quiet to hyper then to depressed,angry,depressed,quiet and hyper again in a half-an-hour. I knew many women but I never experienced anything like that."
The both men laughed as they followed Sotona into one of the bars.
The bar looked like any other though it was quite spacious with about twenty tables and a long counter. More than half of the tables were open and there was the characteristic smell of cigarettes in the air,though, it wasn't very strong.
"What will it be?" the man behind the counter asked looking a bit warily at the girl. With her eyes shining brightly and curiously like they always did when she was about to drink, Sotona didn't look like more than sixteen.
"Do you have vodka by any chance?"
"We do..."
"Then a beer and two shots of vodka for me." she said cheerfully turning to the brothers "What about you guys? My treat!"
"Beer." Gojyo said without hesitation.
"Me too."
"Three beers and two shots for starters." Sotona smiled to the barman handing him her debit card.
"Right away."
They took their drinks and went to an empty table in a corner of the bar. Gojyo put Sotona's beer in front of her.
"Watch." he chuckled to his older brother.
Sotona who sat in the middle took a few sips of her beer after which she poured the two shots into the glass with the amber liquid.
"Er... Berry... that's not a good idea... You know... vodka is really strong..." Doku said looking at the girl's glass.
"Don't worry Doku. Vodka is very popular where I come from. I'm used to strong liquors. It would be bad if I drank vodka first and then beer;however, when those two are mixed it's okay. Anyway, cheers!" Sotona smiled raising her glass and then drinking a large draught.
"Mmmmm...feels good~..."
The two men laughed at her un-lady like behaviour and proceeded with their own drinks.
***
Through her closed eyelids Sotona could see it was morning already as the sunlight was directed straight at her face but she refused to open her eyes and she simply snuggled to a source of warmth next to her. That's when her senses told her something was wrong. She could smell her own cigarettes but no characteristic Hi-ligh's. Her eyes shot open and she almost shrieked. Her body was pressed to no one else but Gojyo's older brother who had his arm around her. For few seconds her mind was absolutely blank.
'Wait! How?!? Last night... we went drinking... there was beer... vodka... more beer... more vodka... and even more beer and vodka! But no, I'm sure we didn't... That's right! I didn't have my..."
>>>>Flash back
"$hit~... It's almost midnight... Sanzo is going to be sooooo mad..." Sotona mumbled looking at her watch.
"Huh?" Doku turned to the girl.
They were all after few good drinks and the girl was just starting her fourth beer.
"We still haven't delivered the fags." Berry sighed leaning her head on Gojyo's shoulder.
"She's right. The bald prick is going to throw a cow."
"But Gojyo~..."Sotona whined "I just started my beer..."
"Fine,fine,I'll take them. Will you walk her back to the inn when you're finished?" asked Gojyo trying to stand straight though it was hard because her drank quite a bit "You've got the keys,right Berry?"
The girl nodded swaying slightly in her seat.
"Sure,I'll take her. That priest of yours seems pretty hot-headed."
"You don't even imagine how much you're right." the red-head laughed waving to the two and leaving the tavern.
Up till the moment Sotona stood up, Doku wasn't sure if she was drunk or simply in one of her hyper mood swings. They ended up staying two hours longer than they should because Sotona insisted on "just one more". Now Doku knew it was a mistake. She was totally drunk. Sure, Doku was pretty loaded himself but he was sure that if she had even a bit more alcohol - she'd throw up.
Somehow they managed to get to the right inn with the muscled man having have to support the fragile girl who was barely able to stand.
"Damn it... to all the hell... where are they...?" Sotona slurred going through all the pockets.
"You forgot them after all?"
"I was sure... I had the keys... in my... jacket..."
"No use trying to wake them up. The priest will kill you if you do."
"So what... now?"
"You'll sleep over at our place. The others are probably already asleep so we'll have to squeeze in on my bed. Can you deal with that?"
"I know you enough... to know... you wouldn't do... anything funny... with your brother's... girl."
"Got that right. Besides, drunk women aren't my thing."
"Funny... very funny..."
They made their way to the guys room and Doku placed Sotona on the bed to undress himself. This gave Berry the opportunity to examine her own attire. She was so soused she singed both her shirt and jeans.
'I needed new ones anyway.' she thought undressing herself. She was no only in her bra and panties on.
Sotona slipped in between the wall and Doku and immediately fell asleep.
>>>>End of Flash Back
Sotona's thought were abruptly disturbed by Doku who decided to change his position from lying on his back to his side. In order not to get squashed Sotona turned to her side too. She was trapped between the wall and the muscled man's chest with his arm tightly around her. Berry's mouth was so dry as if she ate a whole desert.
Then, some noises in the living room caught her attention waking up the man sleeping next to her at the same time. The door were slammed open and someone barged in.
"Bro!!! Where's Berry?!? She didn't... come... back..."
Sotona felt her ears go deaf from fear. Gojyo stood in the doorway with the most surprised expression Berry ever saw on anyone.
"You...two..."
"Wait, Gojyo. It's not what you think-" Sotona said sitting up along with Doku. Their movement caused the blanket to slide off revealing Doku's naked chest and Berry's undergarments. Noticing Kougaiji standing behind Gojyo with his eyes wide open Berry quickly covered herself with the blanket "It's not what you think!" she shouted as Gojyo stiffly turned around and left.
Sotona wanted to follow him but Doku stopped her outstretching his arm blocking her way. He quickly got out of the bed, pulled on his pants and left after his brother.
"Kou-san! You were sleeping here the whole time, you-"
"I stayed with Lirin."
"What? But-"
"Something got her scared and I stayed with her and Yaone the whole evening."
"But I'm sure we saw you-" Sotona cried but stopped abruptly when she turned to the second bed. There were some things lying there but besides that, the bed was untouched.
'Oh my god... We were sure Kou-san was here...'
Once Upon A Broken Heart 10 ***Saiyuki*** /Sha Gojyo Love Story/
The cold air caressing Sotona's cheek woke her from the peaceful slumber. She looked around noticing everyone but Sanzo still asleep. Refusing to abound the warmth she snuggled closer to Gojyo rubbing her cheek against his chest.
"Too damn early..." Gojyo grunted turning to his side and looking drowsily at Berry.
"I know..." she sighed " ...but I guess I have to get up and wash up a bit."
Gojyo purred wrapping his arms more tightly around her. He kissed first the top of her head, then her nose finally reaching her lips. However, when she felt Gojyo's hand creeping into her panties she put her hands on his chest and pushed away.
"Kids." she hissed looking around making sure Sanzo had his back to them. Sotona stood up taking her backpack. She was surprised to see Gojyo doing the same.
"You can't go on your own. It's dangerous, remember?" he whispered taking her hand and leading her in the direction of the river.
"Hello Sanzo." Berry smiled seeing Sanzo just glance at them and going back to his newspaper "We're going to wash up,'k?" she whispered and resumed on her and Gojyo's way.
When they reached the river Sotona laid her backpack under one of the tree. She took few things and proceeded towards the bushes.
"Where are you going?"
"I need to change."
"You can change here." Gojyo grinned patting a spot near where he was sitting.
"Thank you but NO." she called from her shelter the twigs and leaves were providing her with.
After few moments of rustling bushes and curses she emerged carrying her yesterdays blouse in her hand and something she immediately stuffed into her backpack. She was wearing her usual jeans, knee-heigh army boots and a plain white bra. Sotona leaned over the edge of the shore a mite and started washing her blouse.
"You're going to dry it attaching it to the back of the Jeep again?" Gojyo snickered.
"Yeah,why?"
"Well, it looks stupid."
"Well, no one asked you."she pouted "Hakkai and Hakuryuu are fine with it."
Sotona wrung out the cloth the best she could and spread it on a nearby bolder. Satisfied with herself she took out her washing utensils and started scrubbing her face vigorously.
"You want to wash off the dirt or rip your skin along with it?" the red-head joked seeing her face being now a tomato red after the treatment she gave it. Feeling fresh and fully awake she put on a shirt she dug out of her backpack.
"I was always wondering..." Gojyo started with a smug look "What do you carry in that bag of yours? It's so damn heavy."
"All the necessary things." she said pretending to be offended.
"Yeah, clothes for two weeks, make up kit for three hundred women and God knows what else."
"It's not my fault that the only things YOU need are cigarettes, lighter and condoms." Berry remarked sarcasticly smiling at her lover.
****
Sotona looked up warily at the two black spots high in the air above their heads. She was happy she was in the Jeep that moved on the ground rather than up there. The youkai prince and his crew travelled on two "medium-sized" as he said flying dragons.
"What's wrong,Berry?"
"Nothing,Goku. I just imagined myself freaking out if I had to ride on those." she answered pointing at the dragons.
"Why would you 'freak out'? I bet it's great!" the boy exclaimed looking up.
"Yeah, probably but not for someone with a fear of heights." Berry laughed sheepishly.
"You're scared of heights?"
"Kind of..."
"Why?"
"Something... from when I was younger..." Sotona said, her voice trailing off.
"What happened when you were younger?"
Berry gave Goku an agonizing look but she knew he wouldn't leave it. He was too clueless.
"When I was a child, I was on top of a high tower and I saw a person jumping from it." Berry said staring at the passing landscape.
"Berry?"
"Huh? Oh, sorry. You said something, Goku?"
"Are you all right?"
"Yeah." she said putting on her fake smile.
"Can I ask you something else?"
"Shoot."
"Well," Goku started fidgeting " why are you always wearing that ribbon around your neck? You even had it in the hot springs. Do you bathe with it on?"
Berry blushed a bit at the personal question. Gojyo sitting next to her snickered.
"It's not a ribbon, Goku. It's called a 'choker' and it belonged to my mother." she said hoping that she wouldn't have to answer questions concerning her bathing habits.
"Your mother? What is she like?"
"She's dead."
"Oh, I'm sorry!"
"It's okay,Goku. She died a long time ago." she said patting Goku's shoulder. Sotona noticed Sanzo shifted slightly but decided to leave it. "She was... very attractive. Far more beautiful than I am. I'm just pretty. She had long wavy hair that had the same colour as mine. She had emerald, kind of seductive, eyes and rosy lips. She was very feminine but had quite a temper."
"Like mother, like daughter." Gojyo remarked earning a punch from the girl.
"What did she like?"
"Hnn... From what I remember she liked elegant dresses, expensive jewellery, luxurious furniture, lavish parties and red roses. She was pretty... plain in her likes."
Sotona saw by Goku's expression that he was imagining her mother.
"And your dad is dead too?"
"No,Goku. He is... alive...well..." Berry smiled to herself 'I wonder if "alive" is the right word.'"He is as tall as Doku, with long raven hair. He likes fighting so he's very fit but he isn't the muscular type."
"He's the one that taught you how to fight,right?"
"Actually,no. He was usually very... busy."
"Hnn... Berry, it seems you didn't spend much time with your old folks." Gojyo wondered aloud.
"Not really... but I always had a lot of... people... around me, so I wasn't lonely. My father made sure I was taught how to fight, though. Moreover, when I was ten and twelve I met my best friends, Yuri and Misha."
"Do you miss them?"
"I do but I have you guy's." Sotona said hugging Goku.
"I'm happy to hear that,Berry-san." Hakkai said cheerfully "As for more good news, we should reach the next town before dusk."
"Yay! Finally! I'm starving!"
"You're always hungry, Goku." Sotona chuckled.
"Kids." she hissed looking around making sure Sanzo had his back to them. Sotona stood up taking her backpack. She was surprised to see Gojyo doing the same.
"You can't go on your own. It's dangerous, remember?" he whispered taking her hand and leading her in the direction of the river.
"Hello Sanzo." Berry smiled seeing Sanzo just glance at them and going back to his newspaper "We're going to wash up,'k?" she whispered and resumed on her and Gojyo's way.
When they reached the river Sotona laid her backpack under one of the tree. She took few things and proceeded towards the bushes.
"Where are you going?"
"I need to change."
"You can change here." Gojyo grinned patting a spot near where he was sitting.
"Thank you but NO." she called from her shelter the twigs and leaves were providing her with.
After few moments of rustling bushes and curses she emerged carrying her yesterdays blouse in her hand and something she immediately stuffed into her backpack. She was wearing her usual jeans, knee-heigh army boots and a plain white bra. Sotona leaned over the edge of the shore a mite and started washing her blouse.
"You're going to dry it attaching it to the back of the Jeep again?" Gojyo snickered.
"Yeah,why?"
"Well, it looks stupid."
"Well, no one asked you."she pouted "Hakkai and Hakuryuu are fine with it."
Sotona wrung out the cloth the best she could and spread it on a nearby bolder. Satisfied with herself she took out her washing utensils and started scrubbing her face vigorously.
"You want to wash off the dirt or rip your skin along with it?" the red-head joked seeing her face being now a tomato red after the treatment she gave it. Feeling fresh and fully awake she put on a shirt she dug out of her backpack.
"I was always wondering..." Gojyo started with a smug look "What do you carry in that bag of yours? It's so damn heavy."
"All the necessary things." she said pretending to be offended.
"Yeah, clothes for two weeks, make up kit for three hundred women and God knows what else."
"It's not my fault that the only things YOU need are cigarettes, lighter and condoms." Berry remarked sarcasticly smiling at her lover.
****
Sotona looked up warily at the two black spots high in the air above their heads. She was happy she was in the Jeep that moved on the ground rather than up there. The youkai prince and his crew travelled on two "medium-sized" as he said flying dragons.
"What's wrong,Berry?"
"Nothing,Goku. I just imagined myself freaking out if I had to ride on those." she answered pointing at the dragons.
"Why would you 'freak out'? I bet it's great!" the boy exclaimed looking up.
"Yeah, probably but not for someone with a fear of heights." Berry laughed sheepishly.
"You're scared of heights?"
"Kind of..."
"Why?"
"Something... from when I was younger..." Sotona said, her voice trailing off.
"What happened when you were younger?"
Berry gave Goku an agonizing look but she knew he wouldn't leave it. He was too clueless.
"When I was a child, I was on top of a high tower and I saw a person jumping from it." Berry said staring at the passing landscape.
"Berry?"
"Huh? Oh, sorry. You said something, Goku?"
"Are you all right?"
"Yeah." she said putting on her fake smile.
"Can I ask you something else?"
"Shoot."
"Well," Goku started fidgeting " why are you always wearing that ribbon around your neck? You even had it in the hot springs. Do you bathe with it on?"
Berry blushed a bit at the personal question. Gojyo sitting next to her snickered.
"It's not a ribbon, Goku. It's called a 'choker' and it belonged to my mother." she said hoping that she wouldn't have to answer questions concerning her bathing habits.
"Your mother? What is she like?"
"She's dead."
"Oh, I'm sorry!"
"It's okay,Goku. She died a long time ago." she said patting Goku's shoulder. Sotona noticed Sanzo shifted slightly but decided to leave it. "She was... very attractive. Far more beautiful than I am. I'm just pretty. She had long wavy hair that had the same colour as mine. She had emerald, kind of seductive, eyes and rosy lips. She was very feminine but had quite a temper."
"Like mother, like daughter." Gojyo remarked earning a punch from the girl.
"What did she like?"
"Hnn... From what I remember she liked elegant dresses, expensive jewellery, luxurious furniture, lavish parties and red roses. She was pretty... plain in her likes."
Sotona saw by Goku's expression that he was imagining her mother.
"And your dad is dead too?"
"No,Goku. He is... alive...well..." Berry smiled to herself 'I wonder if "alive" is the right word.'"He is as tall as Doku, with long raven hair. He likes fighting so he's very fit but he isn't the muscular type."
"He's the one that taught you how to fight,right?"
"Actually,no. He was usually very... busy."
"Hnn... Berry, it seems you didn't spend much time with your old folks." Gojyo wondered aloud.
"Not really... but I always had a lot of... people... around me, so I wasn't lonely. My father made sure I was taught how to fight, though. Moreover, when I was ten and twelve I met my best friends, Yuri and Misha."
"Do you miss them?"
"I do but I have you guy's." Sotona said hugging Goku.
"I'm happy to hear that,Berry-san." Hakkai said cheerfully "As for more good news, we should reach the next town before dusk."
"Yay! Finally! I'm starving!"
"You're always hungry, Goku." Sotona chuckled.
(The pick is of Sotona's mother only that the hair is a bit too dark)
Friday, 20 March 2009
Which element are you?
You are Water
Water is the most unpredictable of the elements. At times you can be calm, but the chance of a storm is always there. You friends and family are sometimes careful of what they say around you, because you are easily upset/angered. You have a very strong, independent personality, and you admire that in others. You are a natural leader, and others tend to look up to you, although you don't always realise. You are wise, and tend to know a lot about a lot of things, although you don't always share. You can be quite mysterious, and not a lot of people know everything about you. You are sometimes a bit manipulative or self-centered, if you're in a bad mood, but usually you're fun to be around. You are most compatible with electricity.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Once Upon A Broken Heart 9 ***Saiyuki*** /Sha Gojyo Love Story/
The man from the hot-springs and the river only WITHOUT horns XD
The art belongs to Heise, his/her pics are AWESOME. I don't draw guys so I'll use Heise pics (I chose some good ones)
"I think we should stop here and put up a camp,Sanzo. According to the map, there should be a river close by."
As they started getting things from the Jeep Hakkai looked at Gojyo who was still sleeping soundly.
"Could you just lay him somewhere? I'll go get water." Sotona smiled to Hakkai throwing him her lighter to start the fire and went to look for the river.
It wasn't that hard to find, since only after few steps she heard the water splashing against the rocks. Sotona carefully approached the edge and dipped the bucket in. She put her hands in the water and washed her face.
'Feels nice. Today was a pretty hot day for autumn.' she thought to herself taking of her knee-length boots and socks.
She dipped her toes in the river sitting at the edge. The water was cold enough to make her shriek slightly but after a while she got used to the temperature and happily swayed her feet in the river.
"There you are."
Berry turned around to find Gojyo who appeared from the woods. She wasn't startled because she heard the cracking of twigs earlier. She was sure that whoever was coming her way wasn't trying to sneak up on her so she felt safe.
"Sleeping beauty finally woke up?" she chuckled as he sat next to her "Try it, it feels good after a journey." she encouraged the man splashing the water with her feet.
He looked at the water and then back at her taking out a pack of cigarettes.
"You're not scared?" he asked lighting his cig.
"Nope. At least as long as I don't actually have to get in." she smiled taking out her own pack and motioning for him to lent her his lighter. She puffed a cloud of smoke out of her mouth and added "Hakkai's got mine."
"Couldn't he just get Sanzo's?"
"Sanzo? Share???"
They both laughed but stopped as something on the other shore caught their attention. The man standing there was very well visible thanks to the full moon bathing him in its light. The couple examined him carefully. He had handsome features, dark trench coat falling to his ankles and elegant shoes (definitely not destined for strolling in the woods).
"You again." Sotona whispered to herself looking closely at the man's long braided silver hair. After a moment Gojyo noticed something. The stranger didn't pay any attention to him. However, he refused to take his eyes off Berry's and vice versa.
"Again? You know him?" Gojyo questioned her but to no avail.
The two stared at each other. The red-head had a feeling they were having a conversation only that no one spoke. At first, both of them had blank expressions on their faces, then Berry smiled warmly while the man on the other side first looked surprised but then a smug look graced his features. This, however, seemed to be a mistake. Suddenly Sotona's face became frigid. She wasn't furious, just deathly serious. Gojyo never saw her like that but he was sure he didn't want to see it again.
"Mine." she spoke in a blood freezing voice. Gojyo could swear he saw a puff of smoke/vapour coming out of Sotona's mouth but it was neither that cold nor did she inhaled a cig for the last five minutes.The man's face became stern and he left disappearing in the wood.
"I'm sorry, Gojyo. You said something?" Berry turned to her lover smiling cheerfully.
"You know this guy?"
"Hn... no,not really."
"Then what was this all about?"
"How should I know?" she laughed as she dried her feet and putting her socks and boots back on "Come on. Hakkai is going to worry."
The couple stood up and made their way to the rest of the group. How surprised they were hearing bickering coming from the camp. Approaching the fire set up by Hakkai the two noticed Goku and Lirin fighting over something with Hakkai and Yaone trying to tear them apart. Kougaiji was sitting with Gojyo's brother on one of the fallen logs and Sanzo sat away from the whole group cranky as usual.
"Took you long enough." the priest sneered at the couple.
"I was dipping my feet in the river." Sotona explained "What happened?"
"We got attacked. Both groups." Hakkai answered holding Goku away from Lirin "Are you two okay?"
Berry looked surprised at Gojyo and nodded.
"We're fine." she said standing in between the two fighting children "What are you two arguing about?"
"He," the little girl cried pointing at Goku "didn't let me go look for Berry-nee-san!"
"Hakkai said Berry and the perverted Water Sprite need 'time alone'!"
"But someone might have attacked them!"
Berry leaned down placing her hands at her knees for balance and spoke smiling warmly.
"I know how to defend myself and besides Gojyo would protect me. However, thank you for your concern."Sotona petted the girl's hair earning a cheerful smile from the youkai princess."So, it's safer to stay in a larger group?" she asked looking from Yaone to Hakkai. When both of them nodded she let out a sigh of relief."Good. Now, anyone want to play poker?" she asked taking the deck of cards out of her backpack and shuffling it.
"Only if it's a strip-poker and you're playing." Doku joked laughing as he stood up.
"Watch it,bro." Gojyo growled putting his arm around Sotona.
Berry and Doku both sniggered.
'Looks like Doku found a perfect topic to tease his little brother about.' she though rolling her eyes as a smile still lingered on her lips.
For a few hours Doku, Gojyo, Sotona and Hakkai played until both Goku and Lirin became drowsy and couldn't keep up with the game. Berry sipped coffee from hers and Gojyo's mug finally putting her cards down.
"Sorry. I need to hit the sack. Don't stay up too late, Gojyo, or you'll sleep in the Jeep again." Sotona smiled patting Kappa's shoulder while going to get a blanket.
"I'll join you in a moment. I just need to win this game." Gojyo grinned at his brother and best friend.
Doku's curiousity made him pick up the girl's cards and he opened his mouth.
"You're leaving when you had a royal flush?!?"
"Sssh..." she hushed him theatrically pressing a finger to her lips.
"Sorry guys. I'll follow the lady."Gojyo stood up immediately finishing the coffee and joining Berry.
"What happened to him?" Doku asked no one in particular.
"Looks like we were abounded." Hakkai chuckled watching Gojyo getting under the same blanket Sotona covered herself with pulling her to his chest and whispering something which made her giggle and smirk.
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