Subject: [kffdisc] Hiding In Plain Sight 2 Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 15:05:13 -0400 From: Miss_Led Reply-To: kffdisc@onelist.com To: kffdisc Post Heya there, Kiddies!!!! Miss's got that new chapter of the Tae/Sano twist ready for you!!! I'm so happy! -Miss is SD and had rivers of tears arching from the corners of her eyes- My LIAC's have been neglected so I have to get back to them. Chapter 3 will be out in a week or two following this posting. As always, questions, comments and critisism are always welcome. Hope everyone likes it...-smiles- I'm proud of my efforts! Miss ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* This fanfic is based on the story and characters created by Watsuki Nobuhiro. I’m just borrowing his characters for a spell, no copyright infringements were intended. I’m not getting paid for this Kiddies! This is my own private obsession! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Warning: This contains some adult situations. Though not a full blown LEMON, there are traces of touching and kissing. If you lothe physical contact of any form other than fighting and think it's icky to kiss you had best find something else to read..... ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hiding In Plain Sight By Miss_Led Part2 #### Tsubame watched Tae fall to the floor as she entered the kitchen. She ran to her employer, lifting Tae’s head into her lap. The older woman was flushed a dark red, her breathing was laborious and somewhat raspy, as if it were a trial to breathe in the surrounding heat. “Tae-San!!!” Tsubame’s high pitched, worry-ridden cry carried throughout the restaurant. The shrill sound of Tsubame’s voice broke through the jumbled cloud of Sano’s musings. He leaned out of the shady eating area to look down the pathway into the kitchen, worry etched into his features. He saw the small form of Tsubame kneeling on the floor, Tae's head supported by her lap. Sano leaped up, practically running to the back of the kitchen where the prostrate form of Tae rested. He skidded to a halt and fell to his haunches next to her. Gently, he pushed Tsubame to the side. He fitted an arm underneath the slim curve of Tae’s shoulders, laying his free hand against her brow. Her skin burned against the flesh of his palm. Sano removed his hand, placing the now free arm underneath the crook of Tae’s knees. Standing, he gathered her still form close to his chest. Her head rolled back and hung limply from her neck, over the side of his arm. “Tsubame-chan,” Sano looked pointedly at the young girl as he spoke, “We have to get her into bed. Show me where her room is.” Tsubame nodded, leading the way out of the kitchen, around a corner and up a flight of shady stairs at the back of the restaurant. Sano shifted the delicate burden in his arms and scaled the stairs as fast as he could. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* The second floor was a cool, dark sanctuary compared to the sweltering heat of the establishment below. The rooms were not overly large and appeared somewhat sparse, but it still appeared cozy. He could see the signs of a woman’s touch scattered here and there; it suddenly made him feel like a trespasser. Tsubame had walked ahead, opening a sliding door on the left side of a short hallway. Sano turned, shuffling into the room. On the floor sat a fluffy futon. Carefully, Sano placed the limp woman upon it. Tsubame kneeled down next to her, reaching down to clasp Tae’s hand in her own. Tsubame looked up at Sano questioningly. “Tsubame-chan,” Taking note of the fear in the young girl’s eyes, Sano implored her to listen, “Please bring me a clean cloth and some fresh water.” The girl stood to do as she was told, relieved at being able to help. As she turned to leave, Sano spoke, “Don’t worry, Tsubame-chan. She’ll be all right. She just got a little too much heat.” He smiled to enforce the encouragement. Tsubame nodded and left to do as Sano bid. Sano turned from the retreating figure of Tsubame to Tae once again. She still seemed to be breathing quite heavily and the flush on her cheeks was still prominent, though somewhat abated. Sano placed an arm under her shoulders lifting her once more. He balanced her smaller form against his chest as he reached behind her to untie the bow of her apron. Upon finding the knot in the frilled sash, he tugged gently. The bow slipped loose and the apron went slack. At the release of pressure caused by the apron, the unconscious Tae took a deep breath against Sano. Sano froze as her soft breasts pressed into the solid planes of his chest. His arm tightening around her as he instantly became aware of their nearness. Tae gave a soft sigh in her sleep and snuggled her face into the hollow of his neck. The silken feel of her hair gliding against his throat was enough to stop his breathing. Sano’s hand ran up her back in the softest caress, sliding up Tae’s slim figure to tug on the large knot of her obi. As did the apron before it, the sash fell slack. Tae stirred against him giving a soft moan of relief. Sano took a breath to collect himself. His mind was warring with his emotions. He pulled her back, one hand nested between her shoulder blades, the other wrapped around her neck to cup the back of her head, to lay her down once again. Tae’s face was back to its normal color; her breathing was in long deep droughts. He carefully worked the straps of her apron off her shoulders and down her arms. The normally tight, high neckline of her kimono had fallen open a few inches, when her obi had been loosed. Sano, from his close perspective, could see the deep V of her cleavage and the shadowed curves that created it. He started to sweat, beads of it breaking out across his brow, chest and back. For the second time that day he felt desire overwhelm him, surging through his body. Sano’s hand moved of it’s own volition to stroke against Tae’s neck. ‘So soft, like warm satin….’ Sano’s insides clenched painfully. His hand moved to cup her face. Tae pressed into the light caress, nuzzling his palm. Sano strained for control… ‘She doesn’t know what she’s doing to me. How could she? She’s not even aware that I’m here. So beautiful. I’ve known since the first time I met her how beautiful she is, but I never knew she would affect me this way. Che, she could almost be my mother! Almost…but….’ The statement was far from enforced as Sano’s wandering fingers traced the pout of Tae’s lips and the curve of her brow. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Tae was pulled slowly out of the darkness by a gentle hand. Warm and strong, it caressed her softly, almost as if it was afraid of waking her. The warmth left her face. She made a small mewling sound in protest as it left. The gentle warmth was replaced by a dark heat radiating close to her. She strained trying to get closer, not willing yet to let go of the darkness. The touch returned, more insistent now as it rubbed over her pulse point, trailing down to feather over her collarbone. The dark heat was getting closer. Tae sighed. Sano was entranced by her lips. They had parted on a small cry as his hands continued to roam. She was his for the taking; the body never lied. She wanted him, her body was telling him so with resounding force. He leaned down towards her, stopping only inches above. She wriggled underneath him, trying to get closer. The overlapping part in her Kimono widened. Sano’s eyes were drawn to the revelation. Her skin was unblemished and smooth, save for a lone beauty mark upon her collarbone. His fingers stroked downward to brush over it gently. He felt a brush of their bodies as she sighed. Sano’s eyes were drawn back to the open invitation of her lips. Unable to resist a moment longer he leaned down to claim them. Sano could hear the pounding of his heartbeat in his ears. It was as if time had slowed down to grant him this moment. He could feel the beads of perspiration gathering and rolling off his body, but he only had one thought racing through his mind. His entire being focused on the lips before him and the woman to whom they belonged. Tae’s eyes fluttered open gently. She was disoriented for a second. Her eyes focused to see Sano’s head only inches from her own. She was captured by a moment of panic. He wore a look of sheer determination as he stared at her mouth. And he seemed to be getting closer! In a moment of enlightenment she knew he was going to kiss her and she relaxed beneath him, no longer scared. The knowledge chased away the panic and snuffed the moment of fear. It, instead, stoked the embers of a long denied fire deep within her soul. She wanted this kiss; almost needed it. The first touch was a gentle whisper, lips brushing lips. Sano looked up into her eyes, a moment of surprise flicked across his features, only to be replaced by desire as he saw the molten heat in her eyes. The second touch was firmer, almost possessive, as if Sano were staking his claim on her. Tae responded in turn, placing a hand on his chest. Sano shivered as her hand slipped up his chest to circle the back of his neck and draw him closer. He opened his mouth over hers, running the tip of his tongue along her bottom lip. Her lips parted in response. Sano took the opportunity to posses her mouth, mingling her tongue with his own. Tae moaned at the intense feeling. ‘So long, it has been so long! Years since anyone has touched me this way. And now this boy, iie, this man, he stirs things in my soul that I did not think I still possessed! Where has the desire been for all of these long years?’ As Sano kissed her, he felt her body begin to tremble beneath his own. He opened his eyes as he kissed her, only to see turrets of tears falling from her tightly closed eyes. Sano pulled back instantly, fearing he had hurt her. “Forgive me, Tae-San!” Sano sat up shaking his head, “I didn’t mean to….” He sputtered lamely as he looked down into Tae’s eyes. They were filled with pain and she had gone pale. Tae turned away from him suddenly pulling her Kimono tight. “Sanosuke….,” Tae began, “I….I…..” At that moment, Tsubame appeared in the doorway. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*