Chapter 119 - Doubts

Uh, Setsura stared at the man in front of her dumbfounded. Why did he reply right away and even with a serious expression on his face? With Akito's personality, she knew he wouldn't abandon her if she became pregnant. But, even then, this is a bit... Her thoughts broke off when he put the spoon down and moved the tray back onto the stand. One of his large hands lingered on her cheeks, the other remained on her legs. After what happened yesterday, she reacts differently to his touches now.

Akito must have realized since he brought his lips dangerously close to her ear. "So, anything else? Any more complaints?"

"I'm not complaining."

"But, you doubted me, didn't you?" Though he asked normally. Setsura sensed that he was hurt.

Well, that's true. Setsura nodded, "You can't blame me for thinking this way, Akito. You're usually so irresponsible, so careless."

But then again, he has another side to himself. As a military police officer, he naturally has good characteristics. Akito is intelligent, efficient when dealing with unexpected cases, skilled at wielding his weapon. Strong even without his weapons. He is somebody others can rely on and respect. Setsura reached out and traced his hands, which were on her thighs.

"Still, your right, I should have more faith in you."

Akito smiled, "Do you want to make it up to me?"

"Make it up?"

"I was doubtful since you looked like you were in so much pain earlier. But, you seem fine now, you I want you."

He doesn't white coat his words, does he? But even so, "Uhh, you mean now?"

"Yes, I mean now."

"The food," Setsura pointed to the porridge. "It will get cold."

"I'll just make it again, please? I really want you now."

Did she wake up a sleeping lion? A beast? Now that she thought about it. Akito has not had s.e.x with anybody in a very long time. If one included the time he was away from his wife, it's only normal that he is horny. If Akito has it this bad, she wonders about that person. Did he also feel bad? The topic of s.e.x came up several times before and from what she recalled, each time they tried. But they always stopped, why was that?

Akito must have taken her silence as a yes since she felt him remove her skirt. It surprised her how quickly he took her clothes of. It wasn't like this yesterday, after all. He was more careful, then again, this isn't her first time now. Was the gentleness he showed her yesterday a lie?

"Akito, I haven't taken a bath yet," Setsura realized as he laid her down on the bed.

"Bath?"

"Yes--so can we..."

Akito suddenly lifted her up in his arms and carried her out of the room with a blanket around her. Like Akito said to her, none of the servants were around. The entire mansion felt like a ghost town. After walking for a few minutes, Setsura realized where they were heading.

"Akito, you don't have to..."

His lips curve to a smile, "I think doing it in the bath also counts as a first experience."

A deep sigh escaped her lips, "I didn't think your turn into a beast."

Laughter passed Akito's lips, "Sorry, love. I'm addicted to your body already."

Addicted, is it? Setsura scanned him up and down, "You had plenty of chances to touch me before, but you didn't. I even teased you several times. Are you sure you're addicted to me as you say?"

"Mmm, I'm very addicted — your very pretty. I thought so when we first met. But, now that I've had you. I can tell I wasn't mistaken."

"Akito, did you love me from the beginning?"

"It was a passing interest since I've been with so many pretty women before. I thought you were the same as them. Sure, you were defenseless for a while because of your memory loss. But, I thought that you'd return to normal, eventually. However, you ended up being completely different from them."

"How foolish and insulting. Do you really think I'm on the same level as them?"

Akito smiled, "Well, I'm not sure yet. You didn't touch me last night."

"Because you were being a barbarian," Setsura trailed off. Touch him? Forget it; she had a hard time staying awake then. Setsura wanted to pass out so many times, but she refrained from doing so.

Eventually, they arrived at the baths. The baths in this place aren't like the average bathroom one would find in the future. No, it resembles a hot spring more. Akito removed the blanket and discarded it on the floor, he placed her down on the warm water. She watched the water that surrounded her with confusion. 'Is he actually serious about that bath thing?' Or maybe he won't do anything to her.

Even if it's Akito, surely he won't try to do anything, right? Then again, after yesterday, it seems like she doesn't know Akito as well as she did. From the corner of her eyes, she watched as Akito discard his clothes. Her cheeks reddened slightly when she saw his muscular figure. Not even a single spec of flab. Then again, he is a military police officer. He does combat training. Even if he doesn't work out, all that physical exercise from running around is more than enough.

"Setsura? Is the water okay?" Akito asked.

"Yes," she nodded. "Can you come here already?" At least the water will hide his body.

Akito smiled, "Eager, huh?"

"If you touch me before I've relaxed, I'll get angry."

"Yes, yes, my lady. I'll do whatever you say," Akito stepped inside the water and shuffled over to where she was. Setsura rested her back against him.

"Say Akito?"

"What's wrong?"

Setsura recalled what Sir Shima said not too long ago, "You do a lot of careless things right. But you'll never do something that will deliberately harm a person, right?"

"Did the old man tell you something?"

Busted... "He told me to stay on the path of light, and not blindly follow everything you do," Setsura admitted.

To her surprise, Akito laughs, "That's exactly right, I'm a bad man Setsura. You should do exactly as he says."

"I never thought you were a good guy Akito. Didn't I tell you before? When people found out that I knew you, I purposely chased them away and told them how cruel and hopeless you are."

"But, did you really understand what you meant by those words?" Akito inquired.

Setsura rolled her eyes at his question, "Of course I understood." Even though Akito has done nothing but shown her his kind side, she has always doubted people, she doesn't trust others easily. It takes time for her to accept another person. Akito was no different until she completely analyzed and understood him. Setsura would remain vigilant.