Out through the backdoor

[Sagasu Yume]

His hand dropped from his pocket to meet her waiting palm, gladly allowing their fingers to intertwine. He would push off from the building with his shoulders and amble in the direction of the residential district of Sietch Zensunna and the town-homes that he resided in. He kept his mouth shut as they walked, continuing to try and rationalize everything he was thinking, at one point letting go of Nari’s hand to draw her against his side with his arm. He didn’t know how Yume thought about stuff all the time with out going mad but he didn’t have long to muse on that either as they soon rounded the corner of cookie-cutter houses embedded into the rock. The door had a light shining brightly overhead, illuminating the number 5 that marked them as the fifth house in a series of ten on their block. Taking out a key that hung around his neck, he unlocked the door and ushered his guest inside, while flicking on a light switch at the bottom of the stairs that light up the entrance way.

Crouching down, he would pull off his canvas shoes and slide them into the closet before shimmying over on his knees to where Nari stood. With a little guidance, he moved her so that her back was against the wall for support as he removed her shoes for her, keeping one of her feet in his palm as he leaned behind him and put her shoes in the closet as well. Leaning down he would place a kiss to the inside of her ankle, not wanting to start from her toes in case she wasn’t the sort to enjoy that. His hands would cup her foot and rub ever so slightly as he slowly lowered it back to the ground and his kisses crept up her leg, continuing over the dress when he reached the hem. Once fully upright on his knees, he placed a kiss to either side of her hips, placing the heel of his hands over each one with a firm grip, nuzzling and kissing across her waist just beneath her belly button. Rising to his feet, he ventured something a little more daring than he had tried at the bar, leaning down to press his lips to the hollow under her collar bone, inching down to the V of her dress but not going too far before brushing his lips up to where he started and moving up her neck instead, pressing a final kiss to her ear lobe.

Stop me if it ever goes further than you’d like. For now I’ll show you around.

Taking her by the hand he would show her the two lower rooms and point to the bathroom, turning the lights off and on behind them. Guiding her upstairs, he would hitch his thumb over his shoulder to where the upper bathroom was and then open the door to his sister’s room to give her a look. Medical books ranging from holistic to anatomy to chakra balancing were stacked on the desk with a few strewn on her bed. For the most part her room was clean except for the occasional chew toy for her fox or article of clothing that had been tossed to the laundry basket but hadn’t quite made it in.

Closing the door, he would take a few steps down the hall and open up his door, revealing the relatively minimalist room. His bed took up the most space with a nightstand to one side holding a lamp and a book. A chest of drawers stood against the adjacent wall, containing all of his clothing except for the occasional dress shirt that Yume let him hang in her closet. In the corner behind the door, there would be a folded mat and a small stack of weights that he used for training when he couldn’t make it to a dojo. Ruffling his hair, he looked around his space as if seeing it for the first time, a little nervous as to what she might think of their home since she was used to living in a compound.

I can make you something to eat if you’d like or if you’d rather I can let you get some rest. I have a baggy t-shirt if you need something to sleep in, or you can borrow something of hers if you’d like. I don’t know what your intentions were about following me home but Yume won’t be here until just after dawn so you can sleep where you’d like … though I wouldn’t say no to keeping you warm.

His emerald eyes would hold her gaze as he brought her knuckles up to his lips. His world had slowly turned upside down from earlier that night when he had crept out of Kia’s bedroom window and out of her family compound. He’d never had an issue in being greedy before but he just couldn’t seem to do so right now. Nari had already told him that she couldn’t promise that it would escalate to anything more than accompaniment, but that wouldn’t stop him from hoping.


((Rough overhead map: Link))

 

[Hoshirei]

Nari was rather glad when he allowed her to take his hand, and gladly followed him as they walked toward his place. She remained quiet, allowing him to think. If she had to hazard a guess, she would think that he was confused about why he actually offered for her to follow him home. He probably wasn't used to that. When he worked his arm around her shoulders, she moved her arm around his back, holding onto his shirt. She saw the houses as they came into his neighborhood and she couldn't help but smile at how quaint it was. They moved to number five and she saw him grab a key from around his neck and she marveled at the ingenuity.

She followed him inside and leaned up against the door as it closed. She watched as he took off his shoes and was about to follow suit when he moved over and proceeded to remove her heels. Once she was off of them, she was noticeably shorter, but only by about three inches. She noted where they were stowed before being distracted by Shinji kissing up her legs. Her breath caught a few times, especially when he kissed her hips and across her stomach. Her hands had come to rest on his shoulders, and as he stood, they slid up behind his head. His lips met the hollow of her collar bone and she groaned softly, automatically opening up her neck for him to kiss, which he did, after he kissed down her chest. Her hands mixed in with his hair, only letting go when he pulled away.

She heard his words and nodded, allowing him to take her hand and lead her around the house. She noted the different rooms on the first floor, and did the same with the rooms upstairs. The bathroom upstairs was larger and full. She thought it a good idea to have a guest bathroom on the ground floor, and the family/resident one on the first. The first bedroom she saw was most certainly a woman's, more than likely a sister or other relative especially with the chew toys on the floor. She noticed the books, a medic, they were quite useful to have around.

He lead them to his bedroom, which she liked quite a bit. Her own room was rather minimalist, as minimalist as the heir of a clan could have. She really liked it. He seemed nervous, so she flashed him a smile. He spoke, giving her a few options. She stepped further into his room and ran a hand over the door. She looked around with a grand smile. "I certainly wouldn't say no to something light and fruity. You know, your room reminds me of my own. That may be shocking, but I prefer cleaner lines. The only reason I have some excess is because it is required of me, otherwise it would look rather like this."

She easily slid back against his body and kissed him softly, running a hand across his cheek, down his neck, and coming to rest on his shoulder. Nari smiled before giving him a look that promised some mischief. She kissed across the opposite cheek than she had touched. Then moved down to his neck, kissing and nipping intermittently, before pulling away and moving back toward the stairs, a teasing sparkle in her eye. "Well? Shall we see what the kitchen has to offer?"

 

[Sagasu Yume]

The jagged edges of the door frame could be felt through his thin T-shirt but it only helped to augment the sensation of her touch. Swallowing hard, his eyes would roll up to the ceiling and close as he silently mumbled a prayer to the mother goddess. His arms loosely wrapped around Nari's back as she gave him a sampling of how things might start, or perhaps what he would miss out on tonight depending on her decision; proving to be a master of enticement as she slunk away from his arms with a glint in her eye. He stood still for a moment to get his barrings until the sight of her slipping around the corning jarred him from the fog and sent him sprinting a step or two to catch up. He would catch her halfway down the stairs and match her pace, reaching around corners out of habit to flick the lights on. Turning to his left, he would take a gander into the depths of their fridge and find the small holdings of fruit that Yume ensured they had at all times for her to feed CuRua. While the fox was omnivorous, he was certain that the Reynard wouldn't be too disheartened to learn he would be having an extra serving of meats. Taking out a couple of things he lifted them up and named them, glancing her way to gauge her reaction to each suggestion.

Apples... Grapes... Pineapple... Cherries... Oranges... Papaya... Strawberries

Loading the ones into his arms that she smiled about and putting others back that didn't tickler he fancy, he took them to the table that fit like an island against the wall and set them down. He took out a large bowl and after washing the cherries, filled it up and placed it near her so that she could nibble while he prepped the rest. Removing the hull from the top of the strawberries with deft ease, he would slice them in half and place them around the plate, grouping a couple handfuls of grapes in the center. Stepping passed Nair with a half pirouetting step, he holds the last bit of strawberry that didn't fit on the platter to her lips, hoping that she would take the offering. If she didn't he would have to eat it himself. No point it going to waste because it didn't fit the design. His destination was a knife block that was next to the stove, from which he retrieved and sizable chopping knife for the pineapple. Returning to his cutting board, the blade would separate the fruit into halves, placing one on a saucer to go back into the fridge for later use. Quick chops shed the husk followed by slicing it into rounds. Lining the pieces up, he cleaves them into six parts, dropping the knife quickly after the last decent and jumping back with a pained look. His left middle finger was clamped firm between his teeth. The taste of blood took a moment to reach his tongue as he hadn't started bleeding until after it was in his mouth. Focusing a little, he used his right hand for the basic seals for healing, extracting the finger from his lips as it closed up.

Heh, It pays to have a mednin for a sister. She's taught me a thing or two about self-healing. It comes in handy.

His sheepish smile was joined by a blush of embarrassment that tinged the back of his neck as he turned back to his creation and positioned the pineapple pieces amongst the strawberries, making the whole arrangement look something like a flower. Balancing it on one hand, he placed the other behind his back as he turned and gave a small bow, his stance alluding to that of a butler.

For Mistress Nari, if it pleases her. There are almonds and dried figs somewhere too, if that suites your tastes.

 

[Hoshirei]

He caught up with her shortly before she left the stairs, causing Nari to smile inwardly. She had caused him to need a moment, that always made her all fluttery and more aroused. If she could switch off with a potential partner, it made things all the better. She nearly skipped into the kitchen and took a seat at the small table therein. He pulled out different fruits, naming them. She shrugged at the apples, grimaced at the papaya, and smiled at the rest, cherries and strawberries the brightest. They were her absolute favorites.

Her eyes sparkled brilliantly when he set a bowl of cherries in front of her. She nibbled rather happily on the cherries, enjoying each one, easily working the pit out of each one before placing it in a bowl. After about five, she noted the stems and mischief sparked once more. Nari popped one stem in her mouth and worked it easily into a knot. She finished just as Shinji presented her with a strawberry half. With a small smirk, she pulled the knotted stem out, making sure he could see it, before turning back to the strawberry. Since she figured that he was probably in a jive, she easily took the half from his fingers, delicately sucking on the tips of his fingers before pulling back to chew and to let him get back to the pineapple.

She watched him work as she nibbled on a few more cherries. When he cut himself, she almost dashed up to react and heal it. She only relaxed when he healed himself with a small jutsu. "I learned a trick or two myself for during missions and for home accidents. It pays off rather spectacularly. I'm surprised that not every shinobi learns how to at least do the mystical palm technique." His flush of embarrassment was matched by her own when she noted that she had just come close to speaking about work, something she did not want to do right now.

Shinji took a few more moments to finish up his platter. He the presented it to her in a manner that she had to blatantly ignore. He then uttered the word she had warned him not to utter. Nari took the tray from his hand easily and set it upon the table. She shifted her seated position to accommodate what she was about to do. She grabbed a handful of his shirt and pulled straight down, hopefully giving him the hint that the was to kneel between her knees. If he followed her lead, she would then grab a piece of pineapple and pop it in her mouth.

Even if he didn't, she would position herself to whisper in his ear. "I believe that I shall have to do something about your mouth. It seems to be wanting to get you in trouble, Shinji." She paused for a moment before grabbing a strawberry, placing it in her fingertips, and teasing his lips with the fruit.

 

[Sagasu Yume]

Nari’s demanding grip was not to be ignored as Shinji’s smile is torn from his face by surprise. His knees connect with the floor in an instant, the combination of the landing and the grasp on his shirt causing him to exhale sharply. His eyes would be looking at her wrist during his decent but quickly elevated to look her at her face, doing his best to keep from glancing down where he might be afforded a view up her skirt. The mental image and the imposing stance as she sat above him set his lip trembling which he pulled between his teeth a moment later to keep it still. His gaze was riveted on her lips as she partook of some pineapple. As she leaned over, he struggled to maintain his gentlemanly demeanour, squeezing his eyes closed and then looking over her shoulder as she leaned forward. His instinct as a male was never in competition with is inclinations as a submissive and by his account, the lady hadn’t given him any permissions. He was certain that she could hear his heavy breathing, if not his pounding heart, as she whispered tantalizing words in his ear.

It has a habit of doing that…

Before he could attempt an in-depth answer, his words would be stopped by the cool sensation of as strawberry gliding over his lips. His mouth remained parted as he let her play, gingerly reaching for it with his lips only to have it pulled away, leaving the juice to tickle his taste buds. His tongue curled out to take it once more, this time reaching up with both hands to gently take hold of her wrist and seize the morsel from her grasp. Kissing her fingertips, he cleaned them off with a slight suckle and a flick of his tongue over each digit. Releasing her, he took a long deep breath to keep himself from begging for more and met her gaze in challenge.

You did threaten me, should I ever call you that again… I wanted to see if you were a woman of your word…

His teeth grabbed his lower lip once more, keeping his playful smile to a minimum as he awaited his fate, the options circling through his head. If the word upset her, truly upset her, it could kill the potential for anything more transpiring between them or lead to him having to show up at her doorstep with an apology begging forgiveness. If the threat was the insinuation of a good time, then all the better for him. Whether in the form of humiliation or acceptance, the masochist could find a silver lining in everything.

 

[Hoshirei]

She noted every expression that ran across Shinji's face, weighing each and every reaction. His lips and tongue on her fingers were enough to give her a pleasurable shiver. He could truly submit if she really wanted him to do such. She was not one to force anyone to do anything they may not be comfortable with, and usually played off of what she felt comfortable doing. If she continued to play the extreme dominance that she had thenceforth presented, she would eventually become extremely uncomfortable.

His suppressed, playful smile made her cave a bit. She eased her hand out of his shirt and moved it up to his hair, entwining her fingers, gently tugging every few seconds. Nari's hand would tighten a bit, pulling his head backward with a slightly sharp tug. She moved her lips down to the collar of his shirt and kissed a soft, teasing line up to his jaw, interspersed with little nips and sucks. Without much ado, she kissed him fiercely, full of a promise of something to come.

"I believe that there might just be a way for you to make it up to me. What do you say, handsome? Care to show me how you please a woman?" And there it was, her decision. She wanted to see what they could be together. If he took the chance, then she would return the favor. Perhaps if she gave him something to think about after she left, then he might be more interested in a long-term arrangement.

 

[Sagasu Yume]

The words he had been waiting to hear had been granted. Rising to his feet, his arms slipped around her back so that the change in perspective wouldn’t knock her over as he brought their lips together again; igniting the burning embers he had been holding at bay. His lips didn’t tarry for long as they wished to explore her more than he had teased. With slow certainty, he graced her neck, pausing every now and then to let his breath roll over her neck. His nose brushed up from her collarbone to her ear, taking a gentle hold with his teeth and suckling on the lobe. Hoisting her up into his arms, one arm reached beneath her legs to cradle her to his chest as he carried her to the couch. Laying her down so that her head rested on a throw pillow, he loomed over her for a moment, relishing the dominant position. Slipping down to her feet, he ventured to her toes as he had wished to earlier that evening. His fingers rubbed soft circles to help work out tension as he kissed each toe in turn. Each token of affection led him further up her leg, nose pushing her skirt almost to the point of being revealing. Rising over her on all fours, he returned to her neck where he had left of only moments ago and reached behind her back, inching her zipper down and sliding the dress with it. His lips chased the neckline as it descended; taking his time to learn every part of her as more skin became exposed. In an attempt to keep things even, he discarded his shirt to the floor. The rest of his clothes could come later but for now, his only care was pulling moans from his lover’s lips.

[FTB]

~*~*~*~*~*~


The shift was over and the light could be seen cresting the curve of the artificial sky. While the cavern didn’t have the dewy mornings that other villages might enjoy, there was a special unspoken charm to the early morning hours all the same. Exhausted from a long day, CuRua was already passed out around her shoulders as Yume’s key found the lock out of habit rather than watching what she was doing. She eased the door shut behind her and placed the sandals she’d been carrying next to the closet. It took a moment for her fatigued senses to place it but when she did, her entire body froze; there was another scent in the house that she was not familiar with. Now wide awake from a surge of adrenaline, she parted the closet doors and saw a pair of heels that most certainly did not belong to any member of the household. Silent footfalls took her to the bottom of the stairs where she paused and sniffed the air. They had been upstairs but the strong scent from the living room indicated their location. Glancing through the archway of the kitchen, she sees a partially eaten plate of fruit and begins to piece things together. Stepping around to stand above the arm of the couch, her suspicions are confirmed when she sees her brother curled up on the couch under a blanket with a second form held tight to his chest. From the lingering scent and the pile of clothes on the floor, she knows the rough details of what happened while she was at work. Clearing her throat, she stands with arms crossed.

Hey Lotus. What time is it?

Mmm... around 6:30am. What in the name of the One King is going on here?

Shhh. Keep it down. It’s early. We’ll talk later.

No! We’ll talk no…

Her words were stopped by the death glare that Shinji cast up; sometimes she forgot that he was the older one. There was something different about this scenario that Yume couldn’t quite place. Aside from the fact that he never brought women home, he was being oddly protective of this one. Swallowing the last of her sentence, she slinks up the steps to her bedroom for a couple hours of rest, setting her alarm for 10am.

~*~*~*~*~

The calming chirp of birds and wildlife gently woke her up and for a moment she had forgotten the scenario from that morning. As soon as the fog of slumber faded, she remembered why she had set the alarm. Rising lightly so that CuRua wasn’t disturbed, she padded down the stairs in her cotton pink PJ pants and tank top, and headed straight for the adjacent love-seat where she perched in a crouch and waited with narrowed eyes. She wanted an explanation.


[MFT; WC: 476]

 

[Hoshirei]

As they moved together, Nari couldn't help but feel elated. She certainly made what she saw as the right choice. His lips on her brought out so many new and exciting feelings. It wasn't that she hadn't done this before, but that it was so very different from any other experience she had ever had before. She followed his lead into a new realm.

[FTB]
~~~~~The next morning.~~~~~

She could have sworn that they had made if off the couch at some point last night, but waking up with Shinji's arms around her on the couch was to date the best feeling in the world. In her sleep, she thought she heard someone come in and talk to Shinji, but she was much too comfortable to acknowledge the new voice. Her face was hidden by her hair for the most part, but as she shifted, it moved and revealed her very Uchiha features. She groaned softly and tried to peal herself out of Shinji's arms. Nari froze as she realized that there was another source of chakra in the room. She was rather glad that he had fetched her a loose shirt before they crashed, especially since the new chakra source just happened to be Shinji's sister. Nari slowly shifted so that she was sitting up on the couch so that she could look at the teal haired woman.

"Uhm, hello. I'm Nari, Shiba Nari. Shinji mentioned you. What kind of companion do you have? Ah- you don't have to answer that. I'm sure you have some questions for Shinji and I. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have of me until your brother wakes up."

 

[Sagasu Yume]

For a moment Yume simply sniffed at the air and gave the woman an unimpressed look. Crossing her legs, she balanced on the arm of the chair campfire-style and crossed her arms to match. The formality of the woman had caught her off guard and left the scientist trying to discern if it was a trap or simply her nature. Her expression didn’t change while the words spilled towards her ears but she did afford a single terse response.

Fox.

The sight of the woman’s top reassured the Inuzuka of the female’s decency while her silver eyes only gave her further reason to distrust her; in her medical opinion, those eyes weren’t normal. The silence stretched a little longer as she took in the rest of the details. Her brother’s pants and shirt were on the floor, but not his boxers which meant that he was wearing them. The woman’s dress had been tossed over the back of the couch to keep it from wrinkling but the lack of undergarments on the ground and the oversized shirt the Yume recognized as one of Shinji’s further assured her that all parties were dressed in a moderately decent fashion; she was used to Shinji stumbling around half naked as most brothers were wont to do.

I’m not going to interrogate you. I’m just curious. I’m not sure if you're aware of my brother’s… er… reputation, nor do I know if it is in fact a reputation or my own supposition as I don’t frequent the same locations he does. What I do know for certain is that he doesn’t bring people here. Ever. Pardon the crass topic, but I’m aware of my brother’s promiscuity... though perhaps I'm too traditional and he isn't as bad as I assume. Don’t worry, I make sure his blood is clean and regularly patch any injuries so you needn't be fretful of that. What I want to know is what makes you different, I wonder?

As if on queue, the man rolled to his side and wrapped and arm around Nari’s waist, drawing her back to lean against him while still upright, his head propped up on the arm of the couch, supported by a couple of throw pillows. He groaned a little but played it off that it was simply him waking up instead of reacting to his sister’s presence. He was hoping to make proper introductions but Yume had a way of not dropping things when she was curious. His greeting would drip with sarcasm but would turn sincere a moment later.

Good Morning, Lotus. Thank you for letting us sleeping in later than 6:30. So very kind of you. Nari, this is my younger sister and mednin, Yume. Yume, Shiba Nari.

He hadn’t heard Nari already introduce herself or else he wouldn’t have interjected at all. Propping himself up a little, he would place a kiss between Nari’s shoulder blades as he rose to a sitting position and put on his pants. Leaving the blanket for Nari if she wanted to wrap up in it, he walked toward the kitchen, leaving the women to talk.

Would either of you like coffee? Tea? Breakfast?

He already knew Yume’s answers (tea and yes) but left the question open for both of them so that Nari wouldn’t feel singled out. As expected, Yume replied but kept her eyes on Nari, her expression thawing a little but still skeptical.

 

[Hoshirei]

Nari had to suppress a small scowl and eye twitch when Nari noted the look on Yume's face. The other young woman, it seemed, was not impressed with her, and the haughty Uchiha attitude really wanted to rear its ugly head. However, she really wanted to try and get in this person's good graces, especially since she more than planned on trying to court, and be courted by, Shinji. When their eyes connected for a moment, Nari read a smattering of mistrust that hadn't been there until their eyes met. It was a little disconcerting, especially since Yume's eyes almost matched the color of her brother's eyes.

Despite the slight discomfort, which was mostly hidden, Nari smiled a bit when she heard that her partner's sister say that she had a fox. She wondered if she would eventually meet the potentially cute fox. She listened to the young woman's little spiel and, a few times, had to suppress a chuckle. Before she could answer, Shinji sat up and pulled her close again. She smiled at him gently and leaned into him unconsciously. His tone was full of sarcasm, only giving Nari more to smile about. He introduced then to each other and Nari softly bowed her head to Yume in recognition.

He then kissed her, maneuvered himself off the couch, and asked about food stuffs. She echoed Yume's words, "Tea sounds good, and I'll eat whatever it is you create." She would then wait until he was out of the room, even if he would more than likely hear her, to speak. It was the principal of the thing, a conversation with a date's family was meant to happen at some point. "I do know of your brother's reputation, especially since we did not start the night on our way to bed. I didn't even find him in a location, but rather stumbled upon him. We spoke rather candidly about the matter as it came up. I was not worried about if he was clean or not. He does not strike me as one to engage with those that have such issues. As his mednin, I may as well tell you that I am positively clean of any negative aspects. It would not due for one such as I to have any of those problems."

Nari took a moment before addressing the final question, her face softening, and her manners turning to the less formal. "I am unsure what he would say is different about me, though it is perhaps the tone we set for the evening before we even began." She smiled as she remembered him sticking up for her at the club, even if it may not have been completely needed. "He acknowledges my strength, but still holds his own. If you give him the opportunity, he is quite the gentleman. Even without the promise of things going further, he accompanied me and helped me to have a much better night than the one waiting for me at home."

Just then her eyes widened and she groaned, her head falling back slightly. "Shit, father is going to be furious. I swear if I have to hear that I am not acting like the heir he raised me to be I will not be responsible for his medic visit." Nari sighed softly before shifting her position so that her legs were hanging off the couch. As she did so, Shinji's shirt would ride up over her left him, showing a stray glimpse of her ANBU tattoo. She stretched and mussed her hair a bit astonished at how well rested she felt despite the night on the couch. "I do not mind questions, you know. Even if it happens to be about my eyes."

 

[Sagasu Yume]

Yume considered some questions that she could ask to get to know this woman better but her eyes would catch sight of the tattoo and be instantly drawn in. When something caught her attention on a clinical level, her natural understanding of personal boundaries seemed to evaporate. Dropping to the floor, she leaned in so that her nose was only inches from the marking, eyes fixated on the tattoo as she moved the shirt a little to get a better view.

You’re an ANBU *smack* oww… apologies.

Her brother returned with a pot of green tea and two cups, swatting his sister on the head to bring her back to reality before filling them and handing one to each. By that time Yume had slunk back to the chair but was now sitting properly as she cradled the clay handle-less mug. She chewed her lip a little as she thought for what to ask, all skepticism gone from her face. What did she need to know? Well there wasn’t anything she needed, per say, but what about what she wanted to know? Taking a sip, she set down the tea and turned toward Nari.

Right… well then. Firstly, yes my brother is quite a gentleman, though I’ve never seen him treat anyone else that way. He’ll treat them as well as you should treat anyone but they’ve all seemed so… disposable from my perspective. One and done, if you will.

It’s how we were raised

It most certainly is not.

“Do unto others as they would do to themselves”

That’s not how it goes. It’s do unto others as you…

Close enough.

The siblings yelled between rooms until Yume conceded the argument and started to laugh. While they had features, such as their eyes, that clearly identified them as siblings there were other mannerisms that held them separate. Shinji was much more easy going that his sister and constantly smiling. While it appeared that Yume was always so serious, it was just that she preferred to keep her emotions in check so that when she did smile, or frown, or used any other form of expression it held the weight she wanted it to. Shaking her head, she looked down in defeat with grin spread between her cheeks; her brother could always get a smile out of her.

As I was going to say, you must have made an impression to be worth his time. From that tattoo and how you speak of being an heiress, it must be because you respect yourself, or at least don’t let people walk all over you. Yes, I am curious about your eyes. You’ve been introduced as a Shiba which means your are the ruling family of the Uchiha clan. Your eyes are silver, not red, as one would expect of an heiress of a clan known for their Sharingan. Why?

The unmistakable scent of pork being grilled in a pan would waft from the kitchen as they spoke, tickling their noses with promises of things to come. As Yume asked her question he would enter once more with plates containing their share of bacon, ham, eggs, shredded hash browns and some orange wedges. When he returned with his own plate, a small stack of buttered toast would come with him to be placed on the coffee table. Tiny paws scratched at the floor above as the sound of the fox peeling out on the carpet echoed down the stairway followed by an energetic CuRua.

Bacon! I. smell. BAAACON!!!!!!!

Yes, you can have some bacon. Nari, this is CuRua, my companion and best friend.

The energetic fox could barely contain himself as he marched in place awaiting his morsel. Hugging him tight with one arm to keep him still, Yume brings a piece of bacon to him which he gobbles up immediately. Her ensuing giggles as she feeds him a little more before diving in for herself gives a clear picture of how close they are.


[MFT; WC: 673]

 

[Hoshirei]

If she wasn't an Uchiha, she probably wouldn't have caught Yume dashing over to her. Before she could stop her, Nari's tattoo was completely exposed. She wanted to peel the young woman's hand away from the shirt, but her reaction became void when Shinji appeared in the room and whacked his sister's head. Nari smiled brightly at him when he handed her a steaming cup of tea. She liked coffee, but some mornings tea was better. She would slowly drain her mug as they talked.

Before Nari could address the ANBU membership, the siblings got into a small, playful shouting match. She couldn't help but join in with Yume's laugh, smiling brightly. They were certainly close. It made her a mite sad for a moment, thinking of her own brother. He was so uptight. While she was certainly the Uchiha of the two, she had a more balanced personality between the two clans from whence she was birthed.

Another interruption came with the smell of bacon coming from the kitchen, and tiny claws on wood. She shortly saw the fox run into the room and had to chuckle. He was just too cute! That little wiggle just made her want to snatch the cute thing up in her arms and squeeze it in a hug. Yume of course beat her to it, but she would certainly be asking CuRua if he wanted a petting later. Finally the time came for her to address the topics presented, in a somewhat reverse order.

"Hello there, CuRua. You're a rather handsome fox. If you would like, I am not opposed to giving you a scritch. My arctic fox loves it. I may not be able to understand her speech, but I can certainly tell that." She would let the fox decide if he wanted her to pet him or not. She wouldn't really smell like her pet at the moment, but her dress would have minute traces of her scent. "I call my fox Yuki. She seems happy with the name. I should have the Nekozuka heir confirm or deny that claim sometime. Or an Inuzuka like yourself." Nari trailed off before coming back out of her thoughts with a slight jolt. "Oh! Sorry, sometimes I get stuck in thoughts. As for being an ANBU, I'm in the interrogation unit. Not much field work for me.

And my eyes are a bit different because of the mixing of clan blood. My father married a woman of Yamanaka descent. Somehow that amalgamation lead to silver eyes for me, but black eyes for my brother. He inherited the Yamanaka bloodline. My sharingan color is different as well. They are purple." She made sure to make eye contact before letting her sharingan swirl into existence and then fade back into the background. "Most of the Uchiha I know have either black or very dark brown eyes unless they have their sharingan activated constantly."

She sipped at the last of her cup, almost pouting when she discovered that she had reached the end. She leaned to the table and filled her mug half way, to be sure that Yume could have more as well. It was her home after all.

 

[Sagasu Yume]

At first the fox wasn’t certain what to make of the woman who had spent the night, eyeing her as he chewed his bacon strips. He listened as she spoke of her arctic fox and glanced up to Yume as if asking if it would be okay to get pet to which he was greeted with a shrug. Taking the liberty to choose for himself, he leaped down to the floor and rubbed up against Nari’s leg, giving her his back to scratch.

I’m able to understand CuRua and some of my family’s familiars but the beast tongue is not my best. Usually CuRua will do most of the talking and translate to me. We’re a good team like that. You’re friends with Kimi! I haven’t seen her in a while. We used to work pediatrics together occasionally as MiTs.

As Nari spoke, Yume would watch her eyes. Not that she was looking her in the eye, but actually looking at her eyes as she described the unique genetic make up between her and her brother.

Fascinating. I’ve been studying genetics in hopes to find a way to awaken recessive genes, such as latent bloodlines. Usually things like eye colour are dominant or recessive. The potential for incomplete dominance or co-dominance hadn’t really occurred to me. I suppose that would explain why Shinji has many of the traits, but never bound to a familiar.

She tapped her chin as she looked between Nari and Shinji, her mind formulating hypothesis about her brothers genetic make up based on Nari’s description of her heritage. It was possible that Shinji held all that was necessary to be an Inuzuka; Part was just muted by their father’s foreign genetics. She rued the thought of admitting her aunt could be correct and dismissed the potential of ever having to tell her. This was one of the rare cases of ‘what she didn’t know can’t hurt her’.

My sister the genius. I normally can’t understand half of what she says when she rambles like that. She usually has to explain it so that I can follow her train of deliberation. I’m not dumb, she just thinks differently. I guess that’s why she and the Steward get along so well.

I am not a genius. People who feel the need to classify themselves as such are people like that Ryuu scientist. I am in a different league than he is.

You are burdened with glorious purpose, Lotus

His jib was met with a roll of the mednin’s eyes before she devoured her orange slices in an attempt to keep the blush from her cheeks. She feigned that her discomfort was from comparing her to Tama, when really it was the mention of Sousuke that had spurred on her bashful reaction.

 

[Hoshirei]

Nari had to force herself not to squeal in delight when CuRua came over for a pet. She smiled softly and pet his soft fur. Every once in a while she would scratch softly just behind his ears. She really wanted to scoop him up and hug him, but she knew better. When Yume mentioned Kimi, Nari nodded and smiled. "If I remember correctly, she still works there when she's not on a mission or being trained by her father. We're usually drinking buddies, she lets me vent and grouse when I need it. Sometimes we spar. It is rather nice to fight someone who can actually match your strength."

She nibbled on some food, snagging a piece of bacon to share with CuRua. Yume went off into a tangent about genetics and Nari just smiled, nodding at appropriate moments. She could certainly follow the conversation, but she was not well versed in genetics and therefore could not give much more information than she had. When the young woman looked between herself and Shinji, she really wondered what the woman had in mind. A bright, but cheeky smile formed as she watched the siblings interact.

"I don't believe I have met Ryuu, but I've heard enough grumblings about explosions attached to his name that I do not believe I would ever compare his intelligence to your own, Yume. As for getting along with the Steward, that is quite the feat. I know that Kimi has mostly managed her acquaintanceship with him because of her father and feeding him breakfast once when he could not seem to make food one morning." She chuckled and ate some more food in her own somewhat delicate manner.

 

[Sagasu Yume]

He’s a cowboy. I don’t approve of his methods but he is fond of trial and error. He can make all the mistakes he wants as long as he documents them.

Yume nibbled on her toast as she sat back with a full stomach. She didn’t really have the energy to say much more on the matter. A half-sleepy contented look was now plastered on her face, CuRua taking the hint and leaping back into her lap to cuddle. Their noses would touch and small noises would be made as the two communicated but otherwise they would be silent. Taking her moment of distraction, Shinji would lean over and whisper in Nari’s ear

If you don’t want to go home right away, we could hide up stairs for a bit of fun. What ever your heart desires.

Smiling as he pressed his lips to her shoulder, he sat back to let her think over her options. He knew that she would need to get home but didn’t want her to think that she had to leave on their account. The option of fun could be more than just sex. He was willing to train with her, or simply let her rest with no demands being placed on her. Yume had stopped talking with her fox by this point and was glowering at Shinji. She really couldn’t comment on what they’d be up to since he had never brought someone home; there was no precedent for criticism. All the same, her expression told him that she wanted no knowledge of what was occurring and a reminder that her ears heard more than most. Switching to a smile, she rose and bowed to Nari before heading upstairs to sleep more.

It’s not as lavish as a compound, but you’re welcome here. Please stay as long as you’d like. If you need a cover story for your disappearance, you can tell your father that you were visiting me. I’m certain any parent would rather know that you were spending time with someone of your own gender.

Her reasoning for offering the cover was more than just being nice. Yume was amiable enough but didn’t have many female friends. Because of this, she lacked a sense of ‘girl time’ in her life and found it slightly exhilarating to help out like that. She still wasn’t certain the level of relationship her brother was attempting to maintain, or if she would ever see Nari again, but she found her respectable. Maybe if they became close, Nari could take her out for a girl’s night. With a wave of her fingers, the Inuzuka retreated up to her room with her fox to continue her slumber, leaving the two alone once more.

That would be my sister. A little strange but over all sweet.

 

[Hoshirei]

Nari found Yume's description of the scientist as chuckle worthy. She nibbled on one last rasher of bacon before moving back and sipping at her tea. As Yume fell into a silent conversation, Nari turned her body a bit so she was able to face Shinji more easily. He whispered into her ear and she smiled brightly. She took a few moments to finish her cup and think. Halfway through the remainder, Yume stood with CuRua to head upstairs for more sleep.

Nari rose with her quiet grace and returned the bow in thanks. "Thank you for the hospitality. Even if I do not use the cover story, I appreciate the offer. Perhaps we could get together sometime. It would be nice to have another friend outside the compound." As Yume left the room, Nari sat back down quickly. Her cheeks flushed slightly as she remembered that she was basically only wearing a t-shirt, Shinji's shirt at that.

A bright smile was shot Shinij's way. A few shifts and she found herself closer to him, her bare thigh against his clothed one. "I rather like her, quite the young woman." She reached behind his back and trailed her fingers across his back in a slightly tickling motion. She was still deciding what exactly she would like to do now. She knew that she wanted to stay a while longer, and she was still a little tired. At the moment, she was rather glad that she always carried a change of clothes wherever she went. She stretched happily, exposing her tattoo again. That made her smile more, remembering Yume's reaction to it. Well, now she knew who she could go to if something happened while on mission, or even if something happened. She wouldn't have to worry about a medic freaking out upon the sight of her ANBU tattoo.

"If you don't mind, I think I would like to drag yourself and mine up to your bed for a bit more rest before I head home. And perhaps a bit of fun." With the last word, she ran her hand up his side once more before playfully darting away. She might be twenty, but that didn't mean that she couldn't have some fun!

 

[Sagasu Yume]

He couldn’t keep a smile from his face as Nari approved of his sister. Yeah, she might be a little weird but he was glad that someone else found her endearing. He was brought from his haven of happy thoughts by an equally happy thought. The mention of a nap in a proper bed with the possibility of being able to explore his lover once more gave him a shiver he hadn’t experienced in quite some time.

It took a moment for his brain to be jump started once more which was long enough for her to make it halfway to the stairs. Leaping from his seat, he was at her side in two steps, sweeping her up into his arms and carrying her up the stairs regardless of any protests she might give him. Spinning in a full circle at the top of the stairs for dramatic effect, he stumbles to his room, bumping the door closed with his foot before flopping onto his back on the bed, holding her tight in his arms so that she lands on top of him. Tossing off his shirt he crawls under the covers, turning over enough for her to crawl in and not have to fight with the awkward shuffle of pulling them down as she shimmied up. Safely nestled in, he cuddles her close once more and showers her neck and shoulder with kisses. She might not want to start with fun, but that was no reason not to accost her with some affections.

Sleep weighted heavily on his eyes in part from the ‘early’ awakening as well as his now full stomach. Burying his face to her flesh so that her scent was all encompassing, he begins to doze into a blissful slumber.

The dishes would have to wait.

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