A Brand New Life

Disclaimer: I don’t own Saiyuki or any of the characters. That honor belongs to Kazuya Minekura. The original characters are my own creations.


Lemon Alert!!! And there’s a lot of sexual teasing in this chapter, so you have been warned!!


Yuuko was hanging Hakkai’s wash up on the line. It was a bright summer day and hot. Perfect day for doing laundry. She hung Hakkai’s jeans on the line, noticing that the bottom of his pant legs were getting frayed. His shirts were getting pretty thread bare, also.

She knew he only had two changes of clothes, and for some strange reason, both pairs of clothes were exactly alike. Green tunic-like tops and jeans. And a black sleep shirt. Other than a few pairs of underwear and socks, that was all the clothes he had.

She had some money tucked away from her parents and wanted to offer to take Hakkai shopping for new clothes but she wasn’t sure if he would go for it. He was proud, after all. She sighed. How could she get him to a clothing store without making him embarrassed? She picked up the woven basket, put it on her hip and went into the house.

Hakkai was up and making breakfast for the two of them. She stood in the dark empty dining room, watching him. She loved to watch him cook. He told her a few weeks ago that he would be working for Gojyo at the bar as a cook. She wondered if Gojyo had paid him yet, but really didn’t think it was her place to ask. After all, they weren’t married and she didn’t feel right asking about money.

Hakkai decided omelettes for breakfast would be nice. The morning was hot already and it would be something quick to make. He had heard Yuuko come in earlier to do the wash. He didn’t want to go downstairs until his body was under control. He’d had another dream about her.

His dreams of Yuuko were getting more and more erotic. In this one, she was changing the sheets on his bed. In his dream, he came into the room to see her bending over the bed, tucking the sheets under the mattress. She was wearing her usual yukata and when she straightened up and turned around, it had slipped off her shoulder. She smiled at him and slipped it lower down her arm.

He stalked in the room, like she was prey. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her to him. He kissed her, his tongue slipping past her lips to mate with hers. She was wild in his dream. She had dragged him down on the bed, bring him on top of her. Her yukata came open and she was nude underneath. She tore his shirt, frantic to get at his bare skin. She nipped at his collarbone and pushed him over so that she was on top of him. Her yukata was open and had slipped down, held up by the crook of her arms. She leaned down to lick his scar on his stomach and that’s when he woke up.

Yuuko knew she was courting trouble by being alone with Hakkai so much. She dreamed about him every night. She dreamed about his hands on her body, caressing her until she was begging him for more. His mouth was everywhere, hot and wet. Some mornings, she woke up so aroused that she was shaking, aching with need.

Her heart was pounding and her hands were shaking just thinking of the dreams she’d had lately. She took a breath to calm herself and went into the kitchen. Hakkai turned and smiled at her. She wanted to throw down the basket and kiss him. But, she just smiled back and said good morning.

Hakkai finished up the second omelette and placed it on a plate. The table was already set and Hakuryu was finishing his breakfast. Yuuko got orange juice for them and placed the two glasses at the table. They sat down and began to eat.

Hakkai was the first one to speak. “Do you have any plans for today?” Hakkai put down his fork and crossed his arms on the table.

Yuuko thought for a moment. “Just bringing in your clothes when they are dry. I might strip your bed and change the sheets this afternoon.” Hakkai hung his head, not wanting to look at Yuuko. His dream came rushing back to him.

She took a bite of her omelette. Hakkai’s mouth went dry watching her lips surround the fork. He almost lost it when her little pink tongue came out to lick the corner of her mouth. He could feel the front of his pants becoming uncomfortable and tight.

Hakkai buttered a piece of toast. Yuuko watched in fascination as he licked butter off his finger. His tongue was flicking against his finger, leaving moist trails. Like the trails his tongue left over her body in her dream. She grabbed her juice; her mouth was dry. She just wanted breakfast over so she wouldn’t keep having these thoughts about him.

Hakkai wasn’t doing much better. Watching Yuuko drink her juice and the movement of her throat while she swallowed, was making him sweat. He wanted to latch his mouth on her throat and taste her. He ate the rest of his toast in record speed. He picked up his plate and took it to the sink and rinsed it off.

“I need new clothes.” Hakkai blurted out. He was still flustered from breakfast. “I haven’t had a chance to go out and get more and I don’t really know where to go. Sanzo left us money for stuff like clothes, food and things like that. Gojyo probably won’t be able to pay me until the end of the month, but I don’t mind waiting.” He stopped suddenly, realizing he was rambling.

“I noticed your clothes were wearing out. I would be happy to take you shopping. I’m done with eating, so if you are ready, we can go now.” Yuuko stood up and brought her plate to Hakkai. Their hands touched, electricity shooting up their arms. Hakkai dropped the plate in the sink, all the while looking at Yuuko. Her hands went to her throat and her thoughts went back to when Hakkai was teaching her to roll dough.

He couldn’t hold back anymore. It had been five days since he had seen Yuuko and he missed her. He pulled her to him for a gentle kiss. His hands held her face and she gripped the front of his black shirt. He had every intention of keeping the kiss tender but when he felt Yuuko’s tongue touch his, his discipline crumbled. He crushed her to him, deepening the kiss.

His hands left her face and gripped her bottom, pulling her flush against him. Her hands were clawing at his shirt, trying to get under to touch his bare skin. Yuuko found what she wanted and ran her hands over his back. She loved the warmth and strength of his body. Her tongue warred with his and she was the victor. She sucked his tongue in her mouth, capturing his groan. The kiss was all consuming.

Hakkai broke off the kiss before he could lose all control. He wanted to make love to her but not in the kitchen. He put his forehead against hers, catching his breath. He didn’t know how much longer he could stop himself from taking her upstairs and making her his. Yuuko’s hands were still roaming his back. She was breathing just as heavy as he was.

“Why did you stop?” Yuuko sounded more in control now. She had pulled her hands from out from under his shirt and had put them on his shoulders.

“Because, I do need clothes and if we keep this up, we’ll never get to the store.” Hakkai grinned at her. He kissed her forehead and turned her around, pushing her out of the kitchen. She smiled back at him and he had to force himself from grabbing her and taking her upstairs. He closed his eyes, hoping his raging body would calm down soon. He thought about taking his second cold shower for the day, not that the first one helped any.

Yuuko was waiting for him on the sidewalk in front of his house, Hakuryu in her arms. He envied the dragon for being able to be with her whenever he wanted. He locked the door and bounded down the steps, his arm going around her shoulders and they began the walk to the store. Neither spoke very much, they were too aware of each other’s bodies and the sexual tension between the two of them.

They passed her grandfather’s store and waved to Goku, who was sweeping the front steps. Myhiko was arranging items in the front window and she gave Yuuko a big smile and a wave. Hakkai was happy to see how content Goku was these days. Sure, they had some fun times on their journey, but none of them were as relaxed as they were now. The pair continued on to the large clothing store near the center of town.

They passed Gojyo’s bar. It was closed for the day. Yuuko still laughed at it’s name. BAR, was in big red letters on the front of the building. Gojyo had brought Saira over for dinner a few days before the opening and Yuuko had asked him what he was going to name his place.

“Bar.” Gojyo shrugged and continued eating. He looked up at Hakkai’s snort of laughter. “What? What’s wrong with the name?”

Yuuko spoke up. “I thought you would have given it a more fancy name than that.”

Saira laughed. “You should have been there for the argument we had over the name. I suggested ‘Gojyo’s Place’, or ‘The Hideaway’. My favorite was ‘Journey’s End’.”

“Oh, I like that one. What was wrong with ‘Journey’s End’, Gojyo?” Yuuko picked through her stir-fry, choosing things Hakuryu liked and placing them on his plate. The little dragon kyuuu’d at her in thanks.

“Come on, I’m a simple guy. Can you really see me owning a place with those fancy names? Besides, it’s a bar. Just call it what it is.”

“Well, one certainly can’t get it confused with any other type of establishment.” Hakkai had a wry smile on his face.

Yuuko’s thoughts were brought back to the present when they arrived at the store. Hakuryu changed into Jeep form and waited outside for them.

Hakkai and Yuuko made their way back to the men’s department. It wasn’t very big, but that didn’t matter to Hakkai. He was tired of wearing the same shirt every day. He looked through the tops, trying to judge what size he might wear. It had been four years since he’d bought new clothes.

Yuuko wandered over into the pants. She picked up a few pairs of jeans. She knew he was filling out and his old jeans were tight around his thighs and butt. Not that she minded the way he looked while he was walking away. She picked a few pairs, one size larger than his old jeans. She looked through the other pants and figured those could wait until another time. She went back to Hakkai. He was holding several green T-shirts and a few more tops. All of them were green.

“The green T-shirts are fine for work, but the other ones…” She wrinkled her nose at what he picked out. Yuuko took them out of his hands and put them back on the rack.

“But, I like green.”

“You’ve worn green for the last few years. Don’t you want to see what you look like in something else?” Yuuko searched through the rack. She would pick up a shirt, hold it against him and either hand it to him to hold or put it back on the rack. When she had a few shirts that she liked, she told him to go and try them on for size.

Hakkai leaned down and whispered in her ear. “You’re irresistible when you’re bossy.” He flicked her earlobe with his tongue. Yuuko’s knees almost gave out.

She watched him make his way to the dressing rooms. She couldn’t believe he just did that to her and in public, no less! But, the shop was not very busy and no one paid attention to them. She went over to the dressing room and waited for him to come out.

He came out wearing a green T-shirt and jeans. Yuuko opened her mouth to ask why he tried on that first, when she got a really good look at him. The T-shirt was molded to his body, showing every muscle. Hakkai lifted up the shirt to his scar. “Are these jeans supposed to be like this?”

Yuuko’s mouth went dry and she had to sit down. She could see Hakkai’s hip bones and a small trail of brown hair that disappeared under the waistband. She could just imagine the women cooing over him when he brought their food out. There was no way in hell she was letting him buy those jeans.
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“I suppose they’re not too bad. What do you think, Yuuko? How do they look?” Hakkai finally looked at Yuuko. She was sitting in a chair, a strange expression on her face.

“I think the shirt’s too small and the pants are too low.” She managed to strangle out. Her voice was rough, like she was trying to hold back a scream. It sent goose bumps of pleasure up Hakkai’s arms. He checked to see if anyone was watching and seeing no one, he grabbed Yuuko and hauled her into the dressing room. He closed the door, locking them in.

“Hakkai!” Yuuko whispered. “What are you doing?” He was sitting on the bench and he pulled her down on his lap. She put an arm around his shoulders to steady herself.

“Tell me the real reason you don’t like the outfit I’m wearing.” His lips were nuzzling a sensitive spot under her chin.

She couldn’t take it anymore. After the dreams she’d been having and the kiss in the kitchen this morning, she was so turned on she thought she would burst. She grabbed the front of his shirt. “I don’t want any other woman looking at you. You’re mine.” She almost growled out the words.

He kissed her. The kiss was hot and wet and Yuuko couldn’t get close enough to Hakkai. She wanted him so badly. It didn’t matter to her if they were married or not. She knew he loved her and she loved him.

“I think I’ll keep these jeans but only wear them only for you.” He picked her up and set her gently on her feet. “Now, if you are done attacking me, I want to try on the rest of the clothes.” He grinned at her. She blushed and opened the door of the fitting room. She peeked out to make sure no one was out there. She left the room, closing the door behind her.

Hakkai made quick work trying on the other clothes. He liked what Yuuko had picked out for him and decided to take all of the clothes. He changed back into his old clothes, gathered up the new clothes and left the fitting room. He would have four new pairs of jeans, several green T-shirts for work and quite a few new shirts. He made his way to the counter, seeing that Yuuko had already picked out socks and underwear for him.

She had also picked out sleep pants. He didn’t even think about something to sleep in. For four years, he had slept in his jeans. Sleep pants would be a nice change. He shoved the rest of his purchases on the counter and paid for them. He carried the bags out to where Hakuryu was waiting.

“Hakuryu, would you mind if we drove home?” The jeep kyuuu’d at them. Hakkai laughed at Yuuko’s look of surprise.

“I’ve never ridden in a car before.” Yuuko climbed into the passenger seat, while Hakkai stored the bags in the back. She wiggled around in the seat and looked all around the interior of the jeep. “What are these little holes all around the place?”

Hakkai climbed in the driver seat. “Cigarette burns from Gojyo and Sanzo.” He started the engine and drove home. He had begun to think of his home as not just his, but his and Yuuko’s. It felt so empty without her in there. Goku still slept there at night, but it wasn’t the same.

As soon as they got home and Hakkai got the bags out, Hakuryu transformed. He flew into Yuuko’s arms, as if he was her child and he was hugging his mother. She carried the white dragon in the house, setting him down once she got into the living room. Hakkai carried his packages up the stairs. Yuuko followed him.

It was the first time both of them were in his bedroom. The afternoon air was hot and still. Yuuko could hear the birds through the open window. Hakkai kept his attention on folding his clothes and putting them away, not on the beauty in the yellow yukata sitting on his huge bed.

Yuuko sighed and shifted on the bed, her yukata slipping a little off her shoulder. She made no move to pull it up. She had ached for more of his touch ever since the incident in the kitchen. And today, she was almost at the point of begging Hakkai to make love to her. But, she was innocent and didn’t know how to seduce a man. Or so she thought.

Hakkai’s hands shook while he folded his clothes. He stole a glance at Yuuko and tried to swallow around the lump in his throat. She was sitting on his bed, one leg swinging and her yukata slipping off of her shoulder. She was like his dream come to life. He finished folding his clothes and turned to face her. Her face and chest were flushed, whether it was from the heat or anticipation, he didn’t know but he wanted to find out.

He walked over to his bed and kneeled down in front of Yuuko. Shy, all of a sudden, Yuuko couldn’t look at him. He tilted her head up to meet his eyes. He saw love, nervousness and confusion in those strange, light blue eyes. Those eyes that haunted him in his dreams. Those eyes that he wanted to watch as she found pleasure.

“I want to make love to you, Yuuko.” He kissed her softly. “But, if it’s too soon, tell me.”

Yuuko kissed him back with all the pent up passion she had been living with since she’d met him. “No, oh Hakkai! I shouldn’t be saying this, but I want you too. I was taught that good girls waited but I can’t wait anymore. I wake up sometimes, still dreaming of you. And my dreams are wicked.” She moaned out the last part because Hakkai was pushing down her yukata off her shoulders. His mouth was hot and wet on her neck.

Her hands became frantic to touch his skin. She undid the laces on the collar of his old green shirt. She pushed the fabric away from his throat and her mouth latched on to his skin. She could hear his breathing change. She unbuttoned the shirt all the way and pushed it off his shoulders. Their mouths met again. He took his shirt off and dropped it on the floor. His hands went around her back to undo her obi.

She was pressed up against his naked chest. Yuuko placed small kisses all over his chest. She could tell he was getting frustrated with her obi. He was mumbling curse words under his breath. She giggled and pulled out of his embrace. She removed the obi, but she was too shy to remove the yukata. She was only wearing panties under it.

After taking off his monocle, Hakkai picked Yuuko up and laid her down on the bed. She was holding her yukata closed. He would have to take it slow and gentle with Yuuko. He climbed on the bed, laying beside her. Hakkai turned her face to look at him. She was shaking, she was so nervous. He kissed her softly. As she began to respond, he stroked her face and throat. Her skin was so soft.

He pushed the yukata open, exposing one breast. He brushed his palm over her breast and she had trouble breathing. He pushed the yukata all the way open. Yuuko turned her head away.

“Yuuko, look at me.” He had to get his body under control. He still had his jeans on and he was hard and aching. The urge to strip and press himself fully into her was raging in his body. “Don’t be shy. I love you.” He kissed her. She ran her hands through his hair. Letting go of her mouth, Hakkai kissed his way down her body. He was over her, his one knee between her thighs. She could feel his arousal against her hip. She turned slightly towards him, giving him better access to her body.

She could feel his moist, hot breath above her breasts. She was arching her back and pulling down his head, all traces of shyness gone. She remembered how his mouth felt on her breast and she wanted more. The tip of his tongue flicked her nipple. She moaned. Hakkai gave in and pulled her rosy nipple in his mouth. She arched into him, trying to get closer to his skin. Her hands fisted in the sheets. She couldn’t believe how good this felt.

Hakkai wanted to feel all of her. His skin against her skin. He let go of her nipple and pulled her up from the bed. Her eyes were glazed over with passion. He removed her yukata and panties and unbuttoned his jeans. He pulled the covers back and Yuuko laid back down on the bed watching him. He pulled his jeans off and stood up, watching her.

Yuuko’s eyes widened at the site of him. “That’s not going to fit.” His arousal seemed to swell and thicken even more.

He smiled at her. “Yes, it will.” His body covered hers, settling himself between her thighs, the tip of his arousal touching her core. She was already wet and Hakkai held himself back from plunging into her. He latched on to her other nipple and began to suck. Her hands roamed his back and sides, clenching and unclenching her hands. He could feel her nails dig into his skin but he didn’t mind. The slight pain only added to his pleasure.

She gasped as she felt his hand at her entrance. Yuuko guessed there was a lot her mother left out of their little talks. She felt his finger enter her. It wasn’t too bad, but when he added a second one, she tried to pull back. “It hurts.”

“I know but you are so tight and this will make it easier in a bit.” He pulled his fingers out and pushed them back in, slowly. His thumb brushed over her little bundle of nerves. Her eyes flew open and she looked in to Hakkai’s emerald green eyes.

“You like that, Yuuko?” She nodded, not trusting her voice. “Would you like me to do it again?”

“Yes”, she breathed out in a whisper.

Hakkai brushed his thumb over the same place, only harder and longer. Yuuko’s hips moved on their own accord. Hakkai thrust in his fingers and rubbed her clit at the same time. She was breathing harder and her body was reaching for something. She pressed her core into Hakkai’s hand. “It feels so good.” Her legs began to shake and Hakkai rubbed her clit in circles. She was so close; to what she didn’t know.

“I love you.” That simple declaration sent her over the edge. Her legs stiffened and her head went back in the pillow.

“Hakkai!” She screamed his name as she came. He had latched onto her breast again and she was riding a wave of pleasure.

Hakkai pulled his fingers out of her core while she was still at her peak. He didn’t want to hurt her anymore than he had to. He positioned himself at her entrance and thrust all the way in, breaking the thin barrier of her innocence. The sensation of wetness and heat, along with her walls pulsing around him, felt wonderful. It had been a long time since he’d lain with a woman. But with Yuuko, it was more than just sexual release. It was love.

Pain broke through the haze of pleasure. Tears gathered in her eyes and she tried to pull away from Hakkai. His weight was keeping her in place. He was on his elbows, keeping most of his weight off of her chest.

“I’m sorry, Yuuko. I didn’t want to hurt you but I had to.” He kissed her, tasting the salt from her tears. “I promise you, it will get better in a moment.” His hand went to still her hips. She was still wiggling, trying to get away from him and he had to grit his teeth not to pull out and sink into her warmth again and again.

Yuuko was shocked at the feeling of Hakkai deep within her. He was stretching her out and although the first searing pain had left, she was still feeling a dull ache. He moved a bit, circling his hips. His body brushed up against her and a shot of pleasure went to her core. She liked that. “Do that again. The way you just moved felt…nice.”

Hakkai circled his lean hips again. Yuuko’s feet began to run up and down his calves. By moving her legs like that, he went deeper in her body. He stopped circling hip hips and pulled almost all the way out, only leaving the tip of him in her body. She didn’t like the empty feeling that left and tilted up her hips to meet his. He sank back in. Yuuko moaned. Hakkai latched onto her neck and sucked. He remembered she liked that. He nipped at her skin and was rewarded with a hiss from her, her nails digging into his back.

He started to pick up the pace. Yuuko lifted one of her legs and wrapped it around Hakkai’s waist. He groaned as he hit a new spot deep in her. He could feel her walls starting to flutter around him. She was panting and chanting his name. He loved the sound. His hand snaked between their bodies, searching for the little bundle of nerves. He found it and began rubbing in a circle.

He was thrusting faster and deeper. He wanted to make her come before he did. Her walls were gripping him and he knew she was close. He pressed down on her clit, making her hips buck even more. Her other leg came up to wrap around his waist. He latched onto her breast, sucking the distended nipple in his mouth.


Yuuko was falling into the abyss again and welcomed it. Waves of pleasure coursed through her body and when she felt Hakkai’s mouth latch on to her breast, she came. Hips bucking, nails digging into Hakkai’s shoulder, Yuuko cried out Hakkai’s name. It seemed to last forever.

Yuuko’s orgasm sent Hakkai over the edge. He moved his hand from between them and braced his palms by her shoulders, lifting himself off of her. Giving several quick, deep thrusts, Hakkai released his seed inside her.

He embraced Yuuko. She kissed him softly. Hakkai rolled on his back and Yuuko followed him, nesting her head in the crook of his shoulder. He kissed the top of her head, still catching his breath. Although, it was nowhere near nighttime, Hakkai pulled the sheets and covers up, enclosing them in their own cocoon. The lovers slept.

On a roof top across the street, a cloaked figure had watched the lovers enter the house. He waited for awhile, hoping they would come out again. He had a score to settle with the monocled man who lived there. And if he could take his woman away, all the better.

His bright green eyes roamed the street. The lover’s weren’t coming back out tonight. From his perch on top of the house, he searched the area for somewhere to wait. He spied the perfect place. The huge tree in the backyard of the man’s house. It was large enough to hide him and it’s branches looked strong.

He leapt down from his perch and made his way to Hakkai’s backyard. The cloaked man waited, but no sound came from the house. He climbed the tree, finding a strong branch to rest for the night.

“Tomorrow, I will get my revenge on you.” He pushed his long lavender bangs out of his eyes. “And your woman will be mine.” He gave an evil laugh.

Black crows dived at the man. “For the love of…how the hell do you stinking birds keep finding me? Get off of me! I swear, I’m going to get a gun and shoot everyone of you, one day!”