Iruka carried her into the ryokan, and immediately, a lot of cooing commenced. It didn't take long for her to realize what phone call he had made during her examination. The two women behind the desk asked very few questions, though. Whatever he had said to them had worked.
They were led down the hall to a very traditional room with tatami mat floors and two very large futons spread out in a corner. There was a pink teddy bear on the bed, bandaged adorably. Candles were lit on the kotetsu, and a bouquet of lavender sat beside them, filling the space with its musky scent.
He slid his shoes off at the door and carried her to one of the futons, laying her down. It felt like a cloud, it was so puffy. It felt heavenly. He nestled the bear in her arms and she held onto it, wanting to cry. This was really nice. This level of care was something that she had dreamed about.
She nuzzled her face into the top of the bear's head weakly as she watched the women show Iruka the rest of the room.
"There's epsom salts and oils in the bathroom, and we have a beautiful onsen outside, but it's mixed gender."
"And we'll bring you dinner around six, if that's okay."
They were going to have dinner in the room together! She hoped that she had enough energy to sit and eat. She watched as he bowed to them deeply.
"Thank you both so much. She'll be better in no time."
Both women blushed, looking completely flattered.
"Please call if you need anything."
"We will. Hopefully, our third member will be arriving in the next day or so."
They left and he immediately climbed onto the bed with her, putting a hand on her abdomen and laying his head on the pillow next to hers.
It was terribly frustrating that she was having so much trouble speaking because she wanted to tell him what an incredible job he was doing. And her voice was only going to get worse for the next couple of days.
Her body was still very weak, too. She wanted so badly to hug him, to touch his face. He had been incredibly gentle with her.
She just wanted to live in this fantasy for a bit longer.
He smiled gently. Her heart felt so full. She wanted to kiss the scarred bridge of his adorable nose. He spoke gentle words to her.
"How about a soak in the hot spring? I'm sure you're feeling achy today."
She was, but she'd have to be completely dependent on him. She nodded as strongly as she could. He stripped her clothes off, putting her yukata on and tying the obi. She couldn't help but watch as he changed in front of her; his body was beautiful.
Picking her up, he cradled her as he carried her to the coed hot spring. Sitting near the edge, he slid his yukata off, one arm at a time before sliding hers off as well.
"Is this okay?"
"Yeah..."
He smiled. She could see that his face was beginning to show crows feet around his eyes. She reached up a weak hand and touched his scarred nose, making it crinkle.
Of course, they weren't alone. Two women were there, already watching them. She heard him sigh gently.
"We're already being watched. Wanna act like a married couple?"
"Yes..."
Holding her, he slid into the water. The hot water stung her beaten and cut skin, but it felt nice. He whispered to her.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes..."
He leaned against the edge, holding her in a princess carry, but after a while, she clumsily asked to be flush against him, her arms around his neck as he supported her body. She just wanted to be closer to him. She stuttered as she whispered in his ear. He was like a drug to her. When words wouldn't come, she slowly nibbled on his earlobe, making his breath quicken. And he spoke words of healing to her.
"We aren't leaving until you're well..."
Those words were a balm to her heart. This kind man wanted to make her well. She could barely form words by now, but she tried.
"G-Good..."
He was good. All of this was good. He listened carefully, supporting her body with strong hands.
"Tell me what's good..."
"You..."
She giggled as he blushed.
"W-Water..."
He ducked down in the water a little more.
"You like how that water feels?"
"Yes..."
He gazed at her with kind eyes and then spoke words that were very real.
"You're the cutest girl I've ever met."
She leaned forward and kissed his nose again.
"Aw...what a cute couple!"
The women were still there. Iruka gave her a small grin, moving to turn toward them with TenTen in his arms. She could see their faces turn to ones of slight horror when they saw how bruised and lacerated she was. She continued to cling to him as best as she could. He spoke for both of them.
"We're here to heal my wife. She was in a terrible situation."
He kissed her cheek gently, making her blush deeper than ever. As she reached up with a shaky hand to caress his face, the women cooed.
"What a loving husband!"
"Oh, you'll heal in no time with that level of care!"
She smiled at them, hoping they would leave soon so she could have Iruka to herself once again. But as he moved her weak body, one of them spotted his hurt forearm, cooing at him again.
"Oh, I'm okay. I got that rescuing her. It's not a big deal."
She weakly nuzzled her face into his shoulder as she caressed the back of his neck.
"Hero..."
Now he was blushing deeper than ever. The women heard her word, tears in their eyes.
"Did you hear that?"
"She called him her hero!"
"I'm not."
But he was. Both he and Kakashi were her heroes. Not only were they the ones who saved her at the dock... no one had ever been as gentle with her as Iruka had been, or as comforting as Kakashi had been.
The women gushed a little more before leaving, letting TenTen have Iruka to herself again.
"Come on, let's get out of here and back to the room. We can rest and watch some shitty tv before dinner."
***
They returned and Iruka laid her out in the futon, making sure she was warm in the cozy room. He climbed onto the futon, hovering over her, smiling. She smiled at him shyly and beautifully. She reached up weakly, touching his face.
"H-Hand-some..."
She thought an old man like him was handsome?
"May I touch you? You're so beautiful..."
She nodded and he opened the top of her yukata, exposing her beautiful breasts, which were still purple and riddled with bite marks. Those assholes hurt her. He looked up at her face, which was just as beautiful, although a little embarrassed. He leaned in and kissed each bite mark with gentle lips. She was so young, and she had seen so much misery. And now this.
He looked back up to find her crying silently. She looked like someone who had been alone for so long. He didn't want this to end after their mission. He was feeling a lot right now. For her. He also had a partner that he loved with all of his heart, but he was sure that he and Kakashi would figure this out.
This was some shit he would expect Kakashi to pull, bringing a lonely woman into their relationship. But she needed them, at least for right now. And she needed her... so much right now.
"M-More?"
She was trembling as she asked him to kiss her breasts more, making him melt. He leaned into her fully as he kissed her breasts again, suckling on her nipples lovingly, giving each one the attention it deserved. Her breasts looked swollen and tender, and he wanted to be so gentle to them. He rolled his tongue over the pearl of her nipple, taking his time to trace the outline with his tongue before suckling her gently again.
That's when she cried out weakly, her body shaking. She was having an orgasm! As she held his face against her breast, he suckled her tender breast rhythmically until her body quieted. He looked up at her flushed face, grinning as he kissed her gently.
"Your body is so receptive to every touch. It's wonderful. I made you cum by suckling on your nipples. I've never been with anyone so receptive..."
She let out a little cry of delight before she giggled smittenly, touching his face. He kissed her neck before kissing her lips.
"Can I hold you while you rest?"
She nodded and moved her arm weakly; he closed the top of her yukata and he slid beside her, resting his head on her shoulder. He cuddled into her, pulling the blankets up over them before resting a hand on her toned belly. Her hand was playing with his ponytail lazily as she kissed his forehead.
"How are you feeling?"
She let out another little moan of delight. It was a moment of peace. The only thing that would've made it complete would've been to have Kakashi with them. Iruka was trying to keep his mind away from what Kakashi might be doing. The panic would rise in his chest, and none of them needed that.
"T-Tell... me... a-about... you..."
TenTen could feel his change in emotion as well, changing the subject instead. Her voice was also getting significantly weaker than it was when they left the hospital.
She wanted to know about him? Oh, that's right. He wasn't her teacher. He stroked her belly gently with his thumb.
"I don't know where to start."
"P-Par-ent..."
"I grew up the only child to two shinobi parents. They died when I was 11, when the Nine Tails attacked. And I was on my own from then on. I started teaching when I was 18. And this upcoming school year will be my second year as the Headmaster."
"Y-You... lo-ve... t-tea-ching..."
"I do. The Academy's been my life since I was 18. And my class has given me a lot of love over the years. Those kids were my kids, and they're family I didn't have. Those years in between losing my parents and the beginning of my teaching career... I was a terror. I was constantly in Lord Third's office. The Academy saved me."
She kissed his forehead again.
"Ka-shi?"
Iruka smiled a the name of his lover.
"We've been together for three years, but it's been low key until recently. Now that he's going to be the Hokage, we've bought a house together and I'm thinking about bugging him about marriage soon."
She smiled and he held her tighter, kissing her neck playfully.
"You're so wonderful."
"H-He'll... b-b-be... o-ok-a..."
He smiled gently at her.
"Of course. He's about to be the Sixth Hokage. This is nothing for him. He'll be back with us in no time. "
She looked so pitiful.
"Oh, Darling..."
He didn't mean to call her that, blushing deeply at his own words.
He snuggled in deeper next to her under the blankets, blushing as he pulled her into himself fully, holding her against his chest. He felt her arms creep around his waist; her fingers moved in small movements on his back. It felt nice.
"T-Th-a..."
"You don't need to thank me. I'm happy to hold you."
He felt connected to her. She was soft and feminine. And she needed him in a way that Kakashi didn't. Feeling this woman tucked into his chest felt right. The only thing that would make this better is if Kakashi could be here, holding her with him again. The two of them caring for this beautiful woman.
Until Kakashi returned, he would have to be patient and care for her. He was happy to be her comfort.