Chapter 7

The intermittent sound of jungle wildlife echoed around our position on the hill. Despite the soft blowing of the midnight air and the vast uneven ditches filled with water, the air choked you with its thick humid heat. The conditions were nearly insufferable and the constant groaning and complaints thrown by an occasional trudging foot soldier made sure the fact never leave your mind. I positioned my rifle and I put myself in a prone position overlooking the vast rice patty and the small village that stood nearly 2 kilometers in the east. However, the village was the least of our concerns. Moonlight glistened peacefully across the waters of the canal that fed the rice paddy, but across it and a brief ways north sat a plateau with four buildings. They differed heavily from the agrarian and ancient appearance of the village with their modern concrete box design. However, it was apparent that they were thrown together hastily due to their lacking in size.

The fire that was started in the center of the plateau illuminated the buildings, casting an orange hue across the walls of the building while several men patrolled aimlessly to and fro with rifles drawn. A section of the rice paddy had been cleared away and transformed into another sort of farm. This farm displayed with no sort of cover the numerous and orderly array of opium poppies, a drug that ruined lives as equally as it made profit. I turned my intention to the company of some 20 men as they crept hastily down the hill and towards the structure. The green of their uniforms had been transformed by the night into a blackish colour which gave them the appearance of panthers stocking pray.

And indeed that is what we were for all intents and purposes. We had the task of hunting this particular opium farm and striking it with ruthless severity. We were given strict orders to destroy the opium farm at all costs which effectively meant, "Leave no survivors" without having to sound like a warmonger. Thus, I trained my rifle upon the head of a lone guard entering the opium field. He held his rifle upon his shoulder while puffing his cigarette, the ashes being scattered around the field. If this buffoon continues, we would only have to leave it to him to burn down the damn thing.

I took one last breath and with the pulling of the trigger, the soft sound and strong recoil of my rifle sent a bullet flying through the air and safely landing within the man's throat. He tried to call out or scream in pain, but the sound was likely effectively muffled by him choking on his own blood. He held his throat and tried to escape the opium field but another bullet landing in his leg finally dropped him to the ground. I stood up quickly and vomited on the ground nearby. It was the first time I had killed someone and it didn't feel good, no matter who they were. I had a strange look from my support, who was likely of seasoned condition to war with these sorts of people. After all, he was from Laos and had likely dealt with drug busting operations on the orders of the government.

I took my position again and trained my rifle for the next, but decided to wait to regain my nerves. The company had effectively created a parameter around the complex with the flashing of the signal coming from one of the men. I guess I would not have time to regain nerves. I fired a shot dropping a guard and alerting a nearby one, but a bullet made sure he kept quiet. I could see the blood mist that came as a result of my shots and the only reason I did not throw up was because there was nothing left in my stomach. Still, I felt sick and light headed but draining taught me to not give in.

4 of the company soldiers advanced out of the direction of the Opium field and moved toward the compound, with guards still being unaware of the events had transpired. I took aim at the next guard and prepared to aim.

*BOOOOOMMMM*

A large cloud of fire erupted into the sky from the back portion of the compound. Screams could be heard as the back portion of the company was consumed in flame and trying to do anything to put the flames out. Then from the jungle machine gun fire roared at the direction rest of the company. A firefight had begun.

But as I turned around, I saw the limp body of my support in a pool of blood. And the barrel of a pistol pointed in my face.

*BANG*

I jolt forward with a scream as I observe my surroundings. Around me there was no jungle nor the barrel of a pistol pointed in my face, but instead a lavish apartment. I fall back onto the couch, which causes it to groan in response to the force of my weight. It has been a month since I have been back from service and I've started to have nightmares. Each of them recalling some obscure operation and each of them involving my death. I stand up and feel the chill of the air greet my bare skin. I sleep shirtless so the cold is only furthered, but I decide to ignore it as I drudge groggily towards the kitchen.

It does not take long after I fix my drink and stare at the window for the soft feeling of bare feet to move behind me. I knew her presence from a mile away, and with her less than 5 feet behind me it was only stronger.

"Are you okay?" She asks, as she does whenever I have a nightmare. It sort of became a routine

"I'm sorry. Did I wake you?" I always respond

"No." She says calmly while moving towards the cabinet and beginning the process of making tea "I had a nightmare and I haven't been able to sleep since."

"I see…." I say with a pause and turn to her, "Isn't it a bit late to be making tea?"

"I wouldn't think so, given the both of us need be awake early for class." She says as she turns the stove and faces me "Especially for you, it would be a tragedy if you were to miss your first day."

"Tck." I scoff "It'd be a blessing from heaven if I didn't have to lose hours of sleep for morning classes."

"Your laziness is quite repulsive, Hikigaya-kun." She teases while making a mock face of disgust.

"Whatever woman."

Silence reigns between us after the first brief exchange. On nights like this, this is how it always happens. It was like a continuation of club, but without Yuigahama. We engaged in our old banter because for two people that had been diagnosed with PTSD, nostalgia can be a form of therapy. I didn't mind the constant belittling by Yukinoshita because it was something familiar in a world full of change. I had applied for multiple jobs across the city and I was about to begin my first year of University studying law and political science. Yukinoshita on the other hand, due to her absence, had been reduced to almost the same state I was, having to restart from stage 1. We soon discovered we had many of the same classes together which was a tad odd for me, given she was rich. And she was content with it when I had asked about it and would not answer anything further.

I had not gone to seen any of my family yet because I had been stuck with working and planning. Hell, I haven't had time to see Yukinoshita and I lived with her. We had a breach in our busy lives to finally meet and indulge in something we both loved, banter and tranquil silence. The world would only be content with large extravagant parties between 'friends' or with large drinking fests between co-workers. The world had concerned itself with the material and had never bothered to look in between the fabric of people's souls, because if it did there would not be many likeable people. It was extremely ironic, that the daughter of one of the richest families in Japan would concern herself with listless banter and peaceful silence. It made me chuckle, which earned an odd look from Yukinoshita.

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing, it's just that I'm kind of happy."

"I think that was the first time you ever used 'I'm happy' in a sentence. Congratulations Hikigaya-kun." She says with a mocking clap before stopping and resuming an intrigued stance "What about?"

"That we do this and that I'm here with you." Upon the realization of my words, my fatigue had instantly been wiped away or at least for a moment and had replaced with a small blush at my words. Yukinoshita was in a similar state, although a bit stronger.

"T-Thank you, Hikigaya-kun. I-I feel the same way…"

"Anyway…" I say, trying to avoid an awkward silence "You said you had a nightmare, do you want to talk about it?"

"It's the same one as before, with the kidnapping." She said briefly, turning away from me as she did

"The therapy hasn't helped?"

"It has, but it still comes back from time to time. Especially when I'm under stress."

"What's been causing you stress?"

"Mostly it's been school, but Nee-san constantly pestering me doesn't help."

"It's hard to imagine the legendary Yukinoshita having trouble with school, I'd never think I'd see the day."

"It's not the grades, it's the people." She said, looking increasingly pissed as she said it. It caused me to do a double take and reaffirm the fact that I was stupid. Yukinoshita is studious, so grades would be the least of her problems.

"Who's bothering you?" I ask with inquiry, I knew that bullying had been a problem for us both. But to think it would continue to college was absurd

"It's everyone. Whenever I enter the University people just stare at me. In their eyes I was the celebrity that was kidnapped, that was ra-"

"That's enough. You and I both know you are more than that. We have both dealt with these sorts of problems before, like me with the Sagami incident."

At first she moves to make a counter argument, her lips part and her eyes flash with a violent passion to refute my statement, but no sound left her lips. I think this was the first time I had stunned Yukinoshita to silence and I found myself both impressed and ashamed of myself. Perhaps her character had changed from the time we had been apart to learn to accept logic that she deemed superior, but that did not mean that I had not felt guilty for putting down her concerns so quickly.

"I'm sorry, that sounded pretty rude. I didn't mean-"

"It's fine Hikigaya-kun, I suppose you're right but I still can't shake the anxiety that it causes me."

"Well I'm here, so you've no need to worry." I had instantly regretted what I had said. It had way too many implications for my intended purpose and I could easily feel the flush of our embarrassment under the cool midnight air. Those few seconds had passed in silence, until the feeling of a slender arm moving behind my back and locking me into an embrace.

"I know one way you can help me, Hikigaya-kun..." She moaned into my ear which caused me to blush in embarrasment.

"Yukinoshita..." I say, but her eyes were dancing up and down my body with a mixture of lust, passion, and pure and unadulterated fixation on me. Their blue colour had locked me in my place until Yukinoshita started to pull my hand towards her bedroom. My mind had entered into a completely blank state and I found myself unable to resist, perhaps I didn't even want to.

She pushed me onto the bed as she climbed over top of me. I felt my manhood become slightly erect and I prayed that she would not notice. However, she did in fact notice and giggled slightly in an attempt to sound sexy which had effectively made me even more erect. Her face was flushed with embarrassment but I could tell she was committed to her actions and I had found myself fine with it. Damn my hormones to hell.

She began to rub her crotch against mine, which caused us to moan in equal frustration at the fabric separating us. But Yukinoshita was known for being sadistic and had desired not to act on our increasingly desperate needs. Instead, she lowered her head to my chest and began to trail kisses up and down it. Her inexperience was apparent, but it didn't matter to me. I moaned out of pure instinct which only made her press further. She eventually reached my neck and began to nip at it slightly. But I eventually broke out of my trance and turned Yukinoshita's face directly in front of mine.

I could feel her breath on my face and it did not in the slightest turn me away from her. I leaned up and kissed her, invading her eagerly waiting mouth. It was our first kiss and the feelings behind it were nearly indescribable. On her end I could feel her contained and controlled nature suddenly shattering as she asserted herself to me and I felt my restricted subconscious desire come on and increase the fire of the kiss. With her hands tracing up and down my chest or holding to support herself, I used my free hands to move towards her bottom. I slid one hand into her pants, feeling the soft flesh of her ass and moving towards her nether region, giving it a slight rub and tease. She moaned in my mouth with approval and I continued with more speed.

I move my hands towards her chest, removing her tanktop and try to unhook her bra but I fail miserably. She laughs lightly at my predicament and unhooks them herself revealing her round, perky breasts. I push myself up and keep her in my lap and bring my face towards them staring with wonder at the almost alien things in front of me. There was no porn in the military, so it had been years since I had actually seen a breast. I notice Yukinoshita staring at me with ;expectation so I start to caress them and even sucking slightly on her nipples. She moans out heavily and tilts her head back and pure enjoyment which I only begin to satisfy even more.

"No teeth." She pants, making me increasingly more aware of my teeth

Within a few minutes of me sucking on her nipples and us still rubbing our crotches together, the massive puddle of fluids that now stained our pant crotches is impossible to ignore and it was clear that we would both need to fully satisfy ourselves. Yukinoshita hopped off of me and pulled her pants down, revealing her black panties that were visible wet. She then walked towards the wall, swaying her hips seductively as she went, and stuck her ass out while looking back at me with a pleading expression. Never in a million years did I expect Yukinoshita to be THIS sexy.

Whether I consented or not mentally, my legs found themselves moving towards Yukinoshita. I pulled down my pants, revealing my manhood to the open air. My attention turned back to Yukinoshita who was staring eagerly at my cock and not wasting any time I positioned myself at her entrance that was pink and wet with desire. I took time to observe the curvy and pale tone of her ass as I took one of the cheeks in my hand.

"Are you sure you want do this?" I ask, having reason come back into my mind for a brief moment but unsure if I would be able to handle a no.

"Y-Yes... I need you, badly..." She moaned breathlessly as she turned her head to meet my eyes

And without another word I enter her. She gasps in a mixture of pain and pleasure as I could not stifle a moan myself. I look down and see a slight amount of blood coming from her vagina. Her walls tighten around my length and increase in their warmth and wetness. I had just taken the virginity of one of the most powerful people in the country, but that thought had little effect on me at the frustratingly still connection.

"Are you okay?" I ask as I lean down and rest my head on her shoulder

"I'm fine... You can start to move now."

"I'm surprised, I wouldn't have expected you to be a virgin still."

"I wanted to save myself for someone that I hold very deal. You should count yourself lucky, no other woman would've taken you with your rotten personality. Well maybe a prostitute."

In retaliation, I thrust myself forward suddenly causing her legs to shake as a wave of pleasure envelops the both us.

"Why would I lower myself to a prostitute when I have you?" I say as I start move in and out slowly before she could refute my statement. Her breath becomes increasingly more laboured as I thrust in and out of her and I had to bite my tongue to stop myself from panting. I look down at her ass and watch as the flesh bounces back and forth like ripples on water. The sight was extremely mesmerizing and I didn't even notice that my pace had started quicken.

"Faster, Hikigaya-kun!" Yukinoshita she half moaned and half screamed as she started to meet my thrusts halfway with strong vigour. The audible sound of flesh meeting flesh echoed throughout the room and our fluids had created a slight puddle on the floor. I start thrusting with all of my might into her folds, which only makes them easier to move through and causes Yukinoshita to be almost screaming.

Without warning I pull out of her and grab her in the heat of my lust. She is confused until I guide us towards the bed. She tries retake her original position but I do not allow her to. I force her down on the bed so that I am lying on top of her, face to face. I then to thrust with the same vigour as before, to which Yukinoshita seems very pleased with. Her tongue is hanging loosely out of her mouth and her eyes are glazed over with lust as we stare at each other. I was likely to be in the same state, but it was hard to imagine someone like Yukinoshita being like this.

"Hikigaya-kun…I'm close!" She yelps as she pulls me into an embrace

"I am too… Where.. Do you want it..?" I say between pants

"Inside..! I want it inside!" The logical part of my mind was begging me to reject her request, but my primal side was eagerly encouraging it. In the end, nature always wins. I feel her walls contract around me, spewing a ton of fluid around my dick. This sets me over the edge and I begin to pump with one last powerful thrust as my semen flows into her waiting womb, we share one last emotional kiss before I fall down on top of her exhausted.

We spend the next few moments silently holding each other and staring in equal wonder of what we had done. She covered herself with the blankets and fatigue was telling me to follow suite. Yet neither us wanted to fall asleep. What we had done was too sudden and too passionate to put it off for the next day. But we could find the courage to speak up, but instead we stared at each other eyes meeting. She smiled brightly at me, although it was a fatigued one, it was one of pure satisfaction. She played with my hand for a little too, holding it and moving it around.

"Yukinoshita..." I whisper

"Yes, Hikigaya-kun."

"Would you like to go out some time?" I nervously say. Her expression contorts into a mocked anger as she moves herself closer to me, with our faces only a few centimetres apart.

"You'd be a fool not to ask that."

"Is there a reason why you did all of this?"

"Like I said, I wanted to relieve my stress by getting something off my chest."

"Which was?"

"Not having a suitable man to love." She says as she comes to kiss me on the lips "I love you, Hachiman." Her hair hangs loosely down and her face is covered with both a blush and a smirk. I flush at the sight and begin to look away, but decide it wouldn't be the best course of actions. Instead, I wrap her in a strong embrace and rest my head above hers.

"I love you too, Yukino."

"Do you want me to go get our clothes?"

"No, I've never slept naked before and I'd like to try it."

"And you call me a pervert."

"It's your fault you know, you infected me with your perverted Hikigerms and now I'm stuck like this." I can help but chuckle, after sex banter is great.

"I'll go sleep on the couch if you want to disinfect yourself so much." I say, acting as though I'm getting up but am suddenly pulled back by Yukinoshita's surprising grip

"You're not going anywhere!" She says with renewed and playful lust

"Fine by me."

Author's Note: Okay, I'm sure that none of you were expecting this but neither was I. But the idea of a sex scene popped into my mind and I couldn't resist writing this. Plus this was as a result of my inability to think of a proper course of events after the last chapter. So I thought, why not skip to a month ahead? For those of you reading for the drama of this, don't worry it's still going to be there, with Yui, Iroha, and the rest and those of you reading for the fluff and the sex, don't worry. That'll be there too. Some will criticize that they're acting out of character, but that's what I wanted to display with tonight. They've grown into matured adults with more matured, but less conceited practices. And I would also like to establish the fact that because of the military, Hikigaya's thoughts train more on actions then they do their meaning, although it still is there. He doesn't make a lot of comparisons but instead makes more of observations. Anyway, hope everyone enjoyed the chapter and sorry that this will be going to an M rating, but I want to focus on more adult themes with this. Also, sorry for lack of updates. Writer's blocks sucks ass! Later.

PS. Review this shit, I like at least 10 reviews per chapter. It makes me happy. How was the sex scene?