I wonder if this is the same thrill that so-called partners in crime felt? Although it was dangerous, there was this inexplicable rush from being on the run. If I was to be a fugitive with anyone, I'm glad that it was with Haruto.

I don't think I would be capable of pulling off such a risky feat on my own. Haruto was the man with a plan. He knew his way around the outside world better than I did. But I was still surprised by just how much knowledge he had.

"Once we turn down this alleyway we should be there."

The alley was dark-lit. It screamed danger. The grimy walls and filthy pavement were littered with rotten grub that produced a foul odour. I had to hold my nose just to block it out! It was as if I was holding my breath underwater. Considering the heavy downpour from above, I might as well be wearing a swimsuit. There's no doubt that I'll need to strip myself of these wet clothes the moment we reach our destination.

Once we reached the end of the alleyway, I felt Haruto come to a halt. He squeezed my shoulder in reassurance, I nuzzled in closer to his hold, to steal any ounce of warmth I could. Looking up, I had to squint my eyes from the blinding pink neon lights. 'Midnight Hours'.

I see... This is what they call a love hotel, isn't it? I felt myself gulp at the implication of what staying a night in here entailed. I never took Haruto for someone so forward with their desires. I guess there's always more to someone than you know.

I look up shyly at Haruto. I bat my eyelashes not knowing what to say. Sensing that I wanted him to say something, Haruto spoke up. "I eh... I heard this place wasn't strict on who they let in. They give a lot of privacy. So, eh... yeah."

Was that his sole reasoning for choosing this place? I'm kind of disappointed now. I was hoping for something more. But maybe I should be thankful. We were able to avoid any awkward face-to-face encounters with the staff. I didn't even know you could sign in with a machine. Once it dispensed our room key, I smiled nervously at Haruto before linking arms with him.

Once we opened the door, I was taken aback by the room's display. We stepped into a tacky wonderland. The best way to describe this room is as this hi-tech futuristic pink explosion. It radiated chaos on the scale of flashiness.

"You can have a shower first. I'm going to get settled down."

"Do you want to join me?" I teasingly flirt.

Haruto pinches my cheek playfully in response. Is he not taking me seriously? I may have been teasing, but the offer still stands! I wish he realized that I didn't want to be taken lightly like some child.

I dropped my bag to the tiled floor with a thud, as I carelessly stripped myself of my soaking wet garments.

I'll show him! In most situations, this is the part where someone takes a cold shower to relieve themselves of any lustrous feelings. But that wasn't the case for me. Instead, I was having a piping hot shower as I battled my feelings of anger.

I needed to contain my annoyance. We are barely in the honeymoon period; we can't afford to start fighting already!

Once I was down rinsing my hair with the floral fragrances the hotel had provided, I was feeling more confident in myself. I knew I could take the reins. I'm a powerful woman! I could use my femininity to take control of the situation.

But looking in the foggy made me feel uncertain. Was I really capable of seducing someone? I'm not quite sure of that. I didn't exactly have the ideal figure of a supermodel. But I don't think that would matter a whole ton either way. I don't take Haruto as the type to be solely fixated on physical appearance. It's all about personality and talking the talk. Something I should be able to pull off, provided I don't get nervous.

Slipping into my dark lingerie and white bathroom robe, I strutted out of the bathroom. I flick my long damp locks behind me as I enter the room.

Haruto looks up at me and I can see desire painted across his face. I lick my lips before parting them slightly as I'm about to call out to him. But he interrupts me.

"I-I'll have my shower now!" Haruto hastily announces as he makes his way into the bathroom.

... Huh? That's not how we play this game. Did I look stupid? Did I come on too strong? Agh! How could I make a fool out of myself! I sank into the water bed as I huffed in frustration.

Grabbing my towel, I patted my hair gently before I vigorously dried it.

WHY IS HE PLAYING HARD TO GET?

As if to answer my question, Haruto exited the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around his waist. I couldn't help but admire his glistening chest. You could still see traces of water drip down his toned godlike abs. His messy and dripping hair only made him more appealing. Something about this natural and macho look made him completely irresistible.

I bet Haruto could say the same thing about me. I didn't realize my robe was partially hanging loose, exposing some revealing areas of my body. Along with that, my face was heavily flushed. I was looking up from under my naturally dishevelled locks at him. I looked tempting to Haruto.

Just as Haruto was about to turn his head away from the view, I spoke out in irritation. "I wouldn't just elope with anyone! What everyone else has to say doesn't matter anymore. It's just me and you now."

Haruto looked at me thoughtfully before sitting down beside me.

"I just... I don't think you would be able to handle the weight of my emotions."

"Are you implying I'm weak?" I bitterly inquire.

"Not at all! It's just... I really like you. No. I love you."

"Yes, and I love you too. I don't see what the problem is."

"My love for you trespasses what is considered normal. You could say it's almost overbearing and possessive."

Possessive? I have never seen Haruto express such an inclination over me. ... Well, bar the whole dress fitting event. I suppose he was acting quite dominating and clingy.

"I've... I've crossed lines of acceptable behaviour towards you. Such as that ."

"Tracker... I do recall you mentioning something along those lines, the day you found me unconscious in the woods." I said thoughtfully.

"I've kept my eyes on you in ways that are completely unreasonable. Such as planting tracking devices on your clothes and accessories. If your Father ever allowed you to have a phone, I probably would have installed a tracker on that too."

On all my clothes? I'm honestly surprised he found the time to go through my whole wardrobe just to do that.

"Well, it was your duty to protect and watch over me. You were just doing your job."

Haruto dubiously raised an eyebrow at me. "You and I both know tracking devices are crossing the line. Besides, I didn't just stop at that."

"You didn't?"

Haruto suddenly pounced on me, pinning me down to the bed.

"I planned on running away with you like this many years ago. Everything was organized to a tee. And, and... I've always been watching you sleep and-"

I gently slipped a hand out from under Haruto and gently cupped his face.

"It's okay, Haruto. I love you. Stop worrying about things like this. I don't care what you've done in the past. You're still the same person I fell in love with."

Haruto looked down at me, he was completely gobsmacked. I guess he couldn't believe how easily forgiving I could be. He probably thought I would be uptight after learning about the invasion of my privacy. At this point in my life, I don't see what use there is in dwelling over such insignificant things. All that matters is that our love is mutual.

"How can you be okay with this? Don't you realize that I've been acting out of line? I'm selfish. I've always wanted to monopolize you when I was in no position to-"

"Bah!" I cut Haruto off once more with a finger to his lips. "I'm not stupid. I know it was wrong. I'm aware that I'm probably biased and blinded because I reciprocate your affections. But I'm okay with that. I accept you Haruto... I want all of you."

"... Are you sure? I don't think I'll ever be able to control myself. There's no walking away from this."

"Haruto. Don't make me repeat myself. I said I want you. And please call me Aiko, I really want to hear you call me by my first name."

"Aiko... My Aiko." Haruto leans in and kisses me with desperation. His tongue protruded further than I thought. He explored every nook and crevice of my mouth while also hungrily massaging my tongue. The Haruto before me felt foreign. He was attacking me with ferocious kisses, I could tell he was probably keeping this all bottled up inside for a long time.

I'll admit it. I think I might have liked his aggressive attitude. It felt like I was seeing the real Haruto. He looked at me, full of desire. No more bleak and unemotional behaviour. He felt completely authentic.

I carefully run my fingers through his hair as he starts to roam his hands up my body. He reaches for the neck of my robe and rips it open. Exposing the rest of what little concealment there was of my body.

Initially, I felt embarrassed and self-aware. I covered my breasts and timidly wrapped my legs together. Haruto lands soft kisses along my neck, as he trails down towards my cleavage. He then pries my hands open to reveal my breasts once more.

Haruto comments on my exposure. "You're so beautiful."

I look at him in awe. I pull him in closer for one last deep kiss. Our tongues dance together in a tango, and I feel myself start to pant as I gasp for air; he was driving me mad. My eyes were starting to cloud. I was completely breathless from merely kissing him. How could I possibly go all the way with him at this rate?

Once we broke off the kiss, Haruto reached for my breasts to fondle them.

Taking my left bud into his mouth he proceeds to lightly trace it with his tongue. He also got a hold of my right breast as he proceeded to tease it with nippy pinches. I shuffle and kick my legs in irritation. The stimulation wasn't fair. He was preventing me from feeling complete pleasure from his acts.

I show my displeasure in the form of soft groaning. "Nnghh...nghh... not... ngh... fair!"

"You're just so cute... I love to tease you, Kitten."

Eventually, he eased up on me. He put a stop to the teasing with his tongue. He brought my breast fully into his mouth and he proceeded to suck on it. I felt myself release a happy sigh in relief as I could finally enjoy myself.

Haruto quickens the pace of his actions as he switches breasts and starts to knead the other one aggressively. I wriggle with pleasure as his touch sends electrical impulses throughout my entire body. I never want this to end!

When Haruto finishes, he starts to make his way further down my body as he plants wet and hungry kisses on my abdomen. He grabs a hold of my black panties and takes them off.

I wonder... How sensitive will I be? Based on the fire he set off in me just from foreplay, I couldn't imagine how I'd react to intercourse. There's no doubt in my mind that this body is far more sensitive than my previous one! Does this mean I'm losing my virginity for a second time?

I was far too caught up in my own lewd indulgence that I didn't even notice Haruto preparing to penetrate me.

"W-Wait! Ha... ha... I need to... ha.... prepare myself before we do... ha... that!"

Just as I was trying to make sense of myself, I felt something suddenly jolt inside me.

"HIEEE!" I squealed.

With almost clockwise motion Haruto moved two fingers inside of me. To think he managed to get two fingers inside immediately, I was actually feeling a little dubious as to whether or not he'd be able to get even one in.

With each thrust, I felt my insides squeeze and clamp down on Haruto. With each in and out motion, I felt my excitement rise.

"You're so tight. I don't think we can do much loosening up beyond this."

As I was about to let a moan slip out, I quickly covered my mouth with my hands. I don't think I can control myself any further than this. I think I'm about to lose my mind.

Haruto, who was focused entirely on my lower half, prepared himself for penetration. Please oh please, don't let this hurt me too much!

"HNGHHH!"

I felt my eyes roll back and my body trembles from the sudden insertion of his hot rod. I knew he was big, but even so, the entire magnitude of him meant I would need to do some adjusting. I could barely breathe.

Sensing my discomfort, Haruto gently cupped my chin checking if the pain was insufferable.

"Nnghh... I'm fine. G-Go ahead."

He didn't stand by for further instructions. With my consent, Haruto buckles his hips forward and started to violently thrust inside me.

Wet noises from our bodies could be heard echoing throughout the entire room. That and the combination of our moaning, both made us look like an ugly mess.

The more Haruto pounded into me, the more I clamped down onto his back. I felt my nails dig into him a little too hard, as I felt spikes of pleasure bolt throughout my whole body.

"Ah... ahhh... I'm gonna cum."

Feeling myself match his rhythm, I too was on the verge of exploding.

"T... T-Together!" I moan loudly.

As Haruto finished off strongly with his final thrusts, a hot liquid filled my body. We both collapsed into each other's arms. Looking deep into Haruto's eyes with fondness, we have one final sensual kiss together.

"God... I love you so much, Aiko. I'll never ever let you out of my sight! We'll be together !"

I was far more preoccupied with catching my breath than reacting to his almost yandere-like line. Between breaths, I attempt to respond. "Me.. hah... too. I love you Haruto!"

Haruto dims the lights as he prepares to go to sleep. I make my way towards the bathroom to clean up before I join him in bed. Taking one last look at the scene before me, I'm reminded of how much I never want our time together to end.