Chapter 9: Plans come to fruition

"Deathly?" I ask while blinking a few times. "Who exactly is dying here?"

She sighs once again before turning to face me. "Perhaps that wasn't my finest word choice...gravely perhaps?" She states with an annoyed tone.

As much as I do enjoy our bickering something tells me that it would be best to get back on track. "That's more or less the same, but I couldn't care less about word choice right now, what's wrong?" I ask with genuine concern.

She glances at her phone before a solemn and perhaps even worried look mars her features. "It would appear that my earlier theory was correct." She pockets her phone with yet another sigh. "The other two are less than happy with me."

I blink a few times as I process her words. We've both seen first hand that Iroha and Yui aren't above violence, so would it be far fetched that either one would use it against Yukino? The fact that at the very least Yui in specific knows where she lives doesn't help my growing worry any. "T-they didn't..."

"Threaten me? No not at all." Yukino quickly answers, calming me down. "Iroha insured it was no threat, but a promise." She finishes, dashing any calmness I was feeling.

I choke over my words for a bit before I rush to grab my phone, like hell I'd just let Iroha threaten her like that. I mean I'm not exactly the manliest man but there's just somethings even I can't let slide.

I suddenly feel a hand resting on mine."I'd rather you didn't do that Hachiman."

I blink a few times, perplexed. "And why wouldn't I? I can't just leave you to deal with them alone, besides I'm sure I can try and talk some sense into them...hopefully." I'm banking on the fact that at the very least those two don't seem to want to do anything that would put them on my bad-side, perhaps I could leverage that against them to have them act somewhat sane?

"Truthfully I don't think you could, but that's hardly the crux of the issue here." Seeing my confused look she continues. "Iroha seems to be under the impression that I'm trying to steal you from her, and ensured if I was to do so things wouldn't end well for me."

"...and how is me trying to talk some sense into her not the right move?"

"Because you'd just confirm her suspicions." She squeezes my hand a bit. "Even if technically speaking she is correct, I believe it would be best to let her think that she has successfully scared me off for now." She ponders with a hand under her chin.

She does raise a good point, right now it would be best for those two to simply think that Yukino is just a potential rival, not someone that I'm actually romantically involved with. This theory of course is supported by events that took place a mere two hours ago, logically it would be better to deal with threats of violence rather than violence itself. Something that doesn't quite sit right with me however...

"So essentially you're saying it would be best to hide our relationship..." Any further speech is however cut off as I feel a pair of lips quickly peck mine softly.

"Allow to me to correct whatever nonsensical thoughts I'm sure you were about to have. I do not want to hide...us, not in the slightest." She smiles slightly as she gives me a warm look. "If things were...normal I'd have no qualms about flaunting you to the entire school, as I'm sure a base creature such as yourself would desire."

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"But sadly things are not normal, we can't afford such luxuries right now." She cups my head gently as I stare at her, blinking dumbly at the uncharacteristically warm Ice queen. "All I ask is that you,no, that we wait until the situation with those two is stable before informing them about...well..."

She leans in once again and I instinctively react as we share a mutual kiss.

"This." She finishes as she pulls her face back once again.

No fair, such overpowered tactics shouldn't be allowed in debates. "I- I guess that makes sense." I dumbly stutter out as I feel my face redden. Painful heartthrobs and burning ears aside I can still understand the logic about hiding our relationship, and she assures me that it would be temporary. As I gaze into her soft blue eyes I can't think of any arguments, if there was ever anyone I could place absolute trust in...well it would have to be her.

P.O.V Switch-Yukino

The line between half truths and full blown lies are blurred as I speak to him, assuring that he acts in a way that brings us closer together. While I do greatly appreciate his offer to potentially throw himself in harms way for my sake I simply can not allow him to speak to those two under any circumstances. I can't have him learn the true nature of the message from Ishikki, my whole plan relies on him believing that I'm vulnerable. Of course there is the added bonus of diminishing his thoughts of those two harlots even further, but that is once again just a appreciated side effect...the main one being...

"I do believe that concludes club activities for today Hachiman, we shouldn't linger here much longer." I say while I leave his side, admittedly reluctantly, to gather my belongings. He seems a little shocked as he checks his phone for the time before giving a nod of agreement.

"Well...I'll see you tomorrow then?" He offers while he finishes his own process of cleaning.

Now.

"Y-yes I'll see you tomorrow Hachiman." I force my voice to quiver and my hands to tremble as I grab my bag. I discreetly glance to see his reaction, all too pleased to see his mouth slightly agape as his eyes brew with barely restrained worry.

"H-hey would you..." He pauses a bit with a blush, avoiding eye contact. Go on Hachiman, we both know what you plan to ask. "Would you like me to walk you home?"

I force the beginnings of a smirk away. "I...I wouldn't mind, thank you."

He merely nods in confirmation as he waits for me to finish gathering my things. My sweet beloved is many things, predictable chief amongst them. Despite his claims about his loner tendencies and lack of empathy he is extraordinarily caring, he simply wouldn't leave me to myself if I was obviously troubled. Should I feel bad about lying to him so easily? Perhaps, but I truly believe that even the path to something genuine is paved with at least a few lies. So I'll manipulate and lie all I must, even to him, to ensure that we find our genuine thing together, and my lies today have merely begun.

He will not simply walk me home today.

P.O.V Switch-Hachiman

The walk to Yukino's apartment building was quiet and uneventful, of course that's more than fine with me. She walked close to me, to the point our elbows would occasionally bump, and kept her head down. Maybe she felt a little guilty by having me walk her, seeing as she lives in the opposite direction of my home, but it's not like it really bothers me at all...rather I desperately wanted to do so. Not because I'm all giddy and wanted to spend more time with her of course...well mainly, but what type of boyfriend would I be if I at the very least can't walk with her when she's obviously shaken up? She tried to act normal of course but the faint quiver in her voice, only barely noticeable, was a dead give away. It makes sense of course, who wouldn't be fazed by receiving threats from clearly unstable people? I only wish she didn't feel the need to hide her true feelings, there's no reason to keep her true emotions bottled away.

"Ah...it seems we've arrived" Her voice shakes me from my thoughts.

I blink a few times as I look around. The walk to her apartment is no massive journey by any means but I hadn't imagined we'd get here so fast...I can even feel the slightest feeling of disappointment.

"Huh...looks like we have." I give her a small grin as I turn to start my trek home. "Well then, I'll see you tomorrow Yukino."

My journey doesn't last long however as I feel something ever so gently latch onto the back of my shirt, I turn my head a bit to acknowledge her.

"H-Hachiman..." She stutters out as she avoids looking directly at me, face a burning a crimson. "Would it...would you..." She stumbles over her words as she removes her hand from my shirt as I fully turn to face her. "Would you like to come in for some tea?"

"Absolutely." I instantly answer, shocking her a bit. Oi, no need to be surprised right? As if I wouldn't jump at the offer when you ask so cutely like that.

She recovers with a small smile. "Then this way please." She gestures towards the building and we find ourselves making our way towards the elevator, me avoiding eye contact with the receptionist as she shoots me a knowing look with a small smirk.

The elevator trip and subsequent walk to her apartment were much the same as the walk to the complex it's self, void of any conversation. I wait behind her as she unlocks her door and invites me in.

"Don't forget to remove your shoes." She instructs me as soon as I take a single step inside.

I shoot her a half playful glare as I crouch down. "Yes dear." I playfully respond with a grumble.

"Thank you dear." She responds in a similar tone as we glare at one another. The façade quickly crumbles however as we both grin and chuckle lightly.

"Please, do make yourself at home." She gestures towards the couch. "The tea shouldn't take long." She makes her own way towards the small kitchen.

"Hey...Yukino." I gently call out, stopping her. She turns towards me with a puzzled look.

"Yes de- Hachiman?" She stumbles over her near mistake with a blush, a mistake I'll do my best to ignore less my face also begins to burn.

"I just...I just wanted to let you know you never have to hide what you're feeling from me." So much for that, I can already feel my face redden.

Her eyes widen a bit and she chokes over a response before I continue.

"You don't have to put on a tough act, if you're troubled or scared I want to know." Deep down I already know I'll be rolling around in embarrassment looking back at this moment, much like when I gave them my request, but I couldn't really care less. "I...I want to be there for you, no matter what."

She seems a little confused as she processes my words before she smiles warmly. "Starting tonight I won't hide anything from you, you have my word on that." She turns away again to prepare the tea and I make my way to the couch, content with how that went.

P.O.V Switch-Yukino

He said it himself didn't he? If I'm troubled he wants to be there to help. Yet he doesn't even realize that I've already begun to rely on him to...ease my troubles. As I move to add sugar to his cup I discreetly peek to make sure he isn't watching before moving to add...another ingredient, vital for my plans tonight.

Don't worry dear, tonight I'll lay everything I've been feeling out for you to see, and you will help.

You just don't know it yet.

P.O.V Switch-Hachiman

As promised it isn't long before Yukino comes towards me with a small platter with two cups of tea. She sets it down on her small table before setting herself right next to me on the couch. She gently hands me a cup which I gratefully grab and grabs her own as we begin to relax on the couch. I blow on my cup a few times to avoid scalding my (supposedly) sensitive tongue before taking a small sip as Yukino watches intently, likely gouging my reaction. There's a faint taste of citrus that perfectly compliments the sweetness of the tea, more than the taste however I notice the warm sensation of the brew. It's not a searing heat but my tongue does feel abnormally, albeit pleasant, warm which seems to spread to the rest of my mouth.

I look at her, still intently studying me, and give her my genuine praise. "It's certainly delicious." I take another sip to prove my point. "Thank you."

She smiles. "Of course, do drink fast however." She takes another sip of her own cup. "This brew is best enjoyed while it's still warm." She informs, ever the expert on tea.

I nod as I take another sip, feeling the pleasant warmth begin to work it's way down to rest of my body. I had heard that different tea leaves can have a calming or even slightly numbing effect but never anything that warms the whole body such as this. I'd ask her what leaf it is but she'd name something that I've never even heard of and I don't really feel like pretending to know what she's talking about.

The warmth begins to grow and I'm suddenly more aware of the feeling of Yukino sitting beside me, ever so gently pressed into me.

"Say Hachiman..." She calls out to me, her voice sounding exceptionally sweet and alluring. "Do you think it would be possible for you to spend the night?" She asks calmly while I feel her warm breath wash against my skin even though she made no effort for it do so.

"That..." My mind tries to come up with any reason why I shouldn't...drawing blanks. "That definitely seems possible."

"Then shall we?" She raises herself off the couch before she grasps my hand and begins to lead me to her room.

"W-wait, I shouldn't." Something...something about this is strange. The heat in my body, the heat I feel from her. I blink a few times as my vision seems to alter slightly, shapes becoming hazy...save her. Her body seems like a lure that I can't help but divert all my attention to. Something is strange here...but I can't seem to find the will to really care.

She only spares me a small glance and smirk. "Oh? Are you saying you'd rather rest on the couch instead of a soft bed, with yours truly?" Her voice lingers in my ears, I desperately want to hear her more.

The softness of her palm and the heat that flows from it directly into me answers the question before my brain even fully processes it. I don't want to rest on the couch, I don't want to be anywhere but right next to her. Seeing as she has already lead me into her room I feel she knows this as well. I notice that we're already standing at the foot of her bed.

"Why Hachiman, I wasn't aware that you rested fully clothed." I blink confused as I still try come to terms with my suddenly enhanced senses as she casually begins to undo the buttons of her uniform. "I can assure you I don't."

I shake my head a bit, somewhat coming to my senses, as I fully asses the situation. I quickly grab her hands to stop her. "W-wait!" I stutter out, doing my best to fight through the burning I feel in my chest as I revel in the contact. "Isn't this...isn't this weird?" I desperately ask. She stops undressing but shakes her head.

She calmly grasps one of my hands. "Haven't I already told you Hachiman? Starting tonight I won't be hiding anything from you." She begins to raise my hand to her face. "You wanted me to share the whole truth and here it is, I want you." She accentuates this statement by bringing my hand to her mouth, letting her warm breath wash it over it. She gently licks my finger before she gently takes it into her mouth, pursing her lips as she works the full length of the digit before removing it, panting heavily. "Now could you return the favor and tell me what you truly want?"

I nearly choke on the breath I didn't even realize I was holding as I answer. "I...I want you too." I forget...whatever I was worried about, weird and wrong mean nothing to me now...only her.

She smiles in victory before she latches onto my shirt, quickly beginning to undo the buttons. "Well then, allow me to help you." She pants as she eagerly begins to peel away my blazer and shirt. I move to return the favor by stripping her in return but she suddenly and forcibly shoves me, causing me to fumble on to her bed. I can't even recover or respond before she's on top of me, pressing me deeper into the soft mattress as she in turn shoves herself deeper into me. Her attack only continues from there as I feel her tongue on my now bare chest, teasing me. I sharply gasp as she continues, staring at me all the while to gauge my reaction, feeling the warmth that has consumed my whole body grow hotter and hotter. I feel my belt hastily being undone as she moves up to frantically kiss me, letting her lips roam from across the entirety of my face and neck.

"Tell me something Hachiman." She breaths out as she reaches into my now undone pants, grasping onto my member that's long been rigidly standing at attention by now. "What exactly should I do with..." she slowly moves her hand up and down, squeezing ever so gently. "This?"

I shudder at the sensation, both from her hand and her breath as she hotly whispers into my ear. It doesn't take long before I eagerly answer.

"C-could you...put it in your..." I gulp as I focus intently on her lips, the same soft and searing lips that have been teasing the rest of my body this entire time.

She smiles knowingly. "Hmmmm I believe that can be arranged...however" She removes her hand from my member to pull down her panties. "I think it's only fair you return the favor."

She pulls away from me to rotate her body, so that we lay perpendicular on top of one another, and reaches in once again to fully unsheathe me. I gaze up in amazement at the pair of lips looming over me, cleanly shaved and unapologetically wet, and lick my own pair of lips in anticipation.

She teases me with a slow lick. "Are we in agreement then?"

I briefly consider answering her but decide against it, I'll just show her my agreement. With no real knowledge on how to do this I'll let instinct guide me once again, and every instinct is demanding that I kiss her.

She kisses my head gently. "Well? I asked you a question HachimAAAAHHHH!" I cut off any teasing she planned on giving me by swiftly placing my lips against her, giving her a drawn out kiss. She trembled for a bit before she regained herself, attempting to turn to look at me.

Attempting being the operative word.

Before she could give me any witty response or tease I begin to test the area with my tongue, running it along her slit before prodding her lightly. It had the desired effect as she seemed to have gotten the memo, focusing on my lower half instead of clever wordplay. Any heat or softness I felt from her lips as the roamed my body earlier as only increased tenfold as I feel her envelop me with her mouth, ever so slowly and delicately. Of course neither of us are experts at this type of thing, but as I hear mewl in delight as I do whatever pops into my head I couldn't really care less about experience...likewise any experimental lick from her causes me to shudder. It's a never ending cycle of increasing pleasure, each movement causing the other to moan and grow more enthusiastic...surely she doesn't expect me to last long right?

I pull my head back slightly, barely noting how starved I actually was for oxygen, as I warn her. "Y-Yukino, I'm about to-"

She makes no motion to stop, rather she moves to fully seal her lips around me as she also squeezes my head between her thighs, a silent order to keep going...which of course I follow. As expected it's mere seconds before my damn breaks and my whole body tenses as I release, and judging by the sharp increase of pressure from her thighs and wetness of her folds I can only assume she has as well. Any state of euphoria is interrupted however as I notice that Yukino has become a coughing mess, eyes teary and mouth leaking. She moves off of me to sit and regain herself, as I awkwardly pat her back, trying to help her as embarrassment and shame take hold of me.

"Ermmm...sorry about that Yukino."

She takes a few more steadying breaths before she wipes her mouth and speaks. "Don't be, my excitement made me forget my capabilities...I overestimated my abilities and underestimated your...force." She seems to have fully regained herself as she looks at me. "Perhaps I should have heeded your warning."

I can only hum in agreement, not entirely sure if it would be wise to rub my wisdom in her face. "Guess you won't ever be doing that again huh?" I settle on teasing.

"Guess again." She teases back with a playful smirk. She also moves her hand back to my member, softly stroking it to return it to life. "Although I have to admit, I don't particularly care for the taste, maybe it's more of an acquired taste." She turns to straddle me fully as I sit on the edge of her bed, stripping the remaining bits of clothing as she does so. "Perhaps for now though you should...finish somewhere else?" She grinds her sex against my member slowly, which in turn quickly returns to active duty.

"I think that's an excellent idea." I say dumbly as I stare at her wide eyed.

She smiles and gives me a quick peck before she holds me steady as she slowly impales herself. I feel a bit of resistance and see her bite her lip. I embrace her while rubbing her back, doing anything I can to ease any tension she has. She takes on last deep breath before she forces her hips to meet mine, hissing ever so slightly as a small trickle of blood runs out.

I continue to hold and rub her, both to ease her and to silently convey that she doesn't need to rush herself, as she clenches on to me tightly. After mere seconds however I feel her start to cautiously raise herself, testing her limits, before she slowly lowers herself again.

"Take it slow Yukino, I don't want to hurt you." I gently instruct with grit teeth, her slow movements being more than enough to pleasure me.

"Don't worry Hachiman, the pain is quickly subsiding." She reassures with another kiss. "However...I don't think I want to speed up regardless." She wraps her arms around my neck as she pulls herself into me, pressing her whole body into me as she continues to slowly whittle away at me. "This is quite enjoyable, let's savor this moment."

I smile as I bring a hand to cup her face, leaning in for a sensual kiss. "Fine by me, just don't overestimate my stamina" I finish with a light chuckle, only half joking.

She giggles in response. "Nor you mine." She adds a slow grinding movement as she bobs, further increasing the pleasure for both of us as we both moan. These slow movements go on for a few moments, our bodies glistening with sweat and the room filled with moans, as the combined factor of limited stamina and this being our second round take their toll on our resistances.

"Y-Yukino...are you-" I struggle to get out with labored breaths.

"Yes, V-very!" She answers with equally labored breaths. "T-together...let's finish together again!" She grinds with slightly more force, breathing wildly.

I only choke out a general sound of agreement, deciding to use whatever breath I have left for something else. "I...I love you!" I earnestly cry out as I clutch on to her with what strength I have left.

She can only give a cry of excitement and approval as her whole body clenches, much harder than last time, more than enough to send me over my own edge as I pant wildly while releasing once again. Our bodies remain rigid for a few fleeting moments before we collapse on the bed, muscles spent and oxygen low.

She weakly snuggles into me as she tries to regain her breath. "I...lo-love...you...too." She gasps out, with no small effort.

I only have the energy to smile and pull her into me slightly before sleep overtakes my exhausted body.