My Soul Will Find Yours : The Fulfillment of the Promise

That Grin

Waking up next to Kaname that morning on my bed, in my room, and with Panther curled on the crook of his neck was something I never dreamt of experiencing. When I was forcefully returned to my time, all I wanted and wished for was to go back to the ooku to be with him, our children, and my faithful friends again. I never prayed for him to be in my time because I thought it was impossible. However, fate has proven me wrong. I don't know what kind of magic or sorcery was being used here, neither do I know who's behind it, but I'm not complaining. He's here beside me right now and that's all that matters.

Scooting closer, I inhaled his unique scent. I closed my eyes and savored it. Kaname's scent always reminded me of warm, happy memories. Wanting more, I inhaled deeper, my nose almost touching his skin. I sighed contentedly then opened my eyes. This time, I wanted to feast my eyes on the sight of him in bed with me... But it just wasn't enough, so I reached out for my phone on the bedside table and took pictures of the two of us, subconsciously recreating the photos he took on my first birthday with him.

Without warning, Kaname opened his eyes and grinned at me. My hands paused and I couldn't help but gulp. I've seen that grin a thousand times before, there was no way I'll forget it! It always meant that I'll end up being in bed with him for a very long time... Not to mention that that grin was most likely the reason why I got pregnant with the twins.

"I promised Charles I'll make him breakfast," I said defensively although I didn't move a muscle.

"Charles?" he frowned.

"That is Riku's n-name in this t-time," I replied shakily. His hands just went under my top and was now caressing my hips, goosebumps formed on my arms as he did so.

"I see," his grin widened when he saw my breath hitch but then it disappeared when his hands moved upwards. "You've lost weight?"

I tilted my head to the side as I stared at him in confusion. He could tell? But how? It's been decades since we last saw each other if I were to base our separation on his time...

He sat up and pulled me to his lap. "You're not going to answer me?" he asked, his brows raised.

I looked down and answered his question with a question, "How could you tell?"

"Aside from yourself, I think I'm the most familiar with your body," he held my chin and made me look at him. "So?"

"I didn't eat well," I confessed, there was no way I could lie to him about this. "I only eat when I'm hungry or when I have to because I'm with another person."

"And why is that?"

"You know the answer to that..."

"No, I don't, Hina," he shook his head gently. "Now tell me why you have not been eating well."

"It's... It's because I missed you," I wrung my fingers nervously as I waited for him to react.

His face remained smooth the entire time, leaving me with no hint to determine what he was feeling. Even his eyes remained expressionless.

"So you were wasting away while I tried my best to be strong?" he asked after some time.

I nodded.

"You broke our promise to take good care of ourselves for each other..."

"Yes," I answered, my head hung low in guilt. I didn't plan on explaining myself nor did I want to make him understand how difficult it was for me because he also went through what I did.

"Oh, Hina," he enveloped me in a hug.

The corners of my eyes began to sting. I hugged him back as I tried to fight back the tears.

"Don't do this again, okay?" he said as he rubbed my back consolingly. "You're a strong, independent woman. I survived the years we were apart and was able to raise our children well because I had that belief in mind. I believed that somewhere, in a different time and place, my beloved wife was living her life as normally as she could... Not just for herself or for her mother, but for the family she's no longer with as well."

"Kaname..." I sobbed. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay, I'm not angry," he assured me. He broke our hug and wiped my tears. "Stop crying. I'm here now."

I nodded my head and forced a smile.

"Now I know why I traveled to your time."

I looked at him questioningly.

"It's to fatten you up and make sure you're not slowly killing yourself."

"Be serious, please," I pouted.

"But I am," he chuckled.

I wanted to slap his chest but he caught my hand. We were staring at each other for a long time when...

"Give me a kiss," he said.

"Anata..."

"Are you being shy?" he raised one brow at me.

I leaned forward and gave him a peck.

"Am I your child? I want a real kiss," he demanded before slowly closing his eyes.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and adjusted myself on his lap. As I leaned forward to capture his lips, my eyes closed. When our lips touched, my tongue shyly asked for entrance. Kaname parted his lips, granting me permission. The kiss was gentle and tender at first, but when I gained full access to his mouth, I wanted more. I pulled him closer and demanded his tongue to dance with mine. I heard him make a short, low sound as my mouth grew hungrier. It sounded so sexy, I nearly lost control...

As Kaname's hands started to wander, my body shivered in delight. They were initially just caressing my hips but they moved upwards until he found my soft mounds, my once relaxed peaks hardened in his touch.

"Hina..." I heard him whisper my name. "My beloved Hina..."

I moaned against his lips when I felt him squeezing my breasts. I shifted and that was when I felt his erect manhood poking through his borrowed cotton joggers.