Seduced

[Disclaimer: I don't own the characters mentioned!]

[A/N: would you believe this was my FIRST hentai?! *L* I think I've grown as an author since writing it]

SEDUCED
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"I. . .I don't know about this Ayame, I mean it's so small; shouldn't it be longer?"

"No Tohru, it's perfect--my work is alway the the upmost perfection."

"But I thought it would be longer, I can't wear this!"
Frowning, Tohru looked at her order laying in front of her; the material was perfect and so were the custom accessories, but she had never imagined Ayame would make it so short! He had taken every single measurement from her, but never once had he mentioned it wasng tng to be modified, though she guessed Ayame knew what he was doing or he wouldn't be in the thriving business.

Bundling up Tohru's order in tissue wrap, then carefully placing it in a glossy white bag, he handed it to Tohru.
"Yes you can, and you're going to thank me for it."
With the snake's golden eyes glazing over, he idly flicked at the tips of his long silver hair and gave a smirk. "Our little precious flower is finally coming into full bloom; you're going to drive him crazy. Now are you going to tell me this big plan or am I supposed to guess?"

Tohru was sure she was blushing a deep scarlet colour; even she herself couldn't believe she had asked Ayame for a special order--no one in their right mind would do such a thing--this was a fantasy shop, she shouldn't even be in it! "Ah. . .umn. . .no, I. . .uh. . .want to keep it a secret for now, b. . .but, th. . .thankyou Ayame." She stammered as she polietly bowed and ran out the store with bag bag before she lost all of her courage and decided against the order.

Out on the sidewalk, she bent over, putting her hands on her knees to steady herself as she took a few deep breaths; she had to get a grip on reality.
She was growing up and she needed to show it to the one she loved--she just hoped it wouldn't backfire on her and make her feel embarrassed or completely stupid.
Straightening up, she took one final deep breath and pulled her list out a pocket.

"Lets see, my next stop. . ." She ran a finger down the list then looked up. She turned one way and then another, trying to get her bearings. She tried to remember which way she had came from; she had seen a store she had wanted to visit, but she couldn't keep Ayame waiting.
Recognising one store, she headed left.

It hadn't taken her long to locate the store she had wanted to duck into, though she felt more awkward going into it than into Ayame's.

"Can I help you miss?"

Wide eyed and almost flushing, Tohru turned to look at the sales assistant. She couldn't help but notice she was dressed in a provocative way. For a moment Tohru wondered if she had stepped into the wrong store, but catching a quick glance at the window, she was reassured it was the RIGHT store.

"Well ah. . .I'm just looking at the moment, thankyou." She bowed before turning to look at some perfumes and lotions.

"I have a wide range of lotions and pefumes; I've just received a brand new perfume today." The sales assistant pushed on as she reached for an odd-looking perfume bottle filled with a deep pink liquid. She took one of Tohru's hands, turned it to expose the underside of her wrist and squirted the fragrance on it. "This one smells of candy, I'm guessing you have a special someone in mind? I'm certain he'd love the scent on you."

Lightly sniffing her wrist, Tohru found herself blushing at the comment yet she couldn't keep herself from smiling. 'Mmn, she's right--it smells almost like candy canes at christmas.'
Catching sight of the price on the shelf, her smiled faded. 'I can't possibly afford it! It would take the rest of my savings--I can't borrow any yen from the Sohma's or Hana, not even Uo--I'd be so embarrassed!'

Noticing the quick change in Tohru's expression, the sales assistant reached for a smaller bottle, figuring the price had something to do with it. "This one has the same smell, but it's a cheaper version--and all our refills are free when you buy any fragrance and three other items in this store."

'Well I suppose I can find something cheap enough, afterall I still have to buy so many other items and this store stocks them all--I just have to make sure I can afford what I need.'
Scrunching up the list, she tightly held onto it.

"Free refills?" She swallowed hard as she tried to steady her nerves. She supposed it was too good to pass up; afterall, she even admitted she was a total klutz. Knowing it would eventually be spilt and at least having free refills would give her some saving, she decided to take the offer. "Well I do have a list of things I need--but I'm kind of on a budget."
Before she knew what she was doing, Tohru was handing the sales assistant her list.

"Then I guess you'll be needing some help."
Reaching for a bottle of baby-pink lotion and unscrewing the top, she held it out toru. ru. "Now this has a unique scent you'll like."

"Mmn, sakura's!"

Placing both the fragrance and the lotion on the glass counter behind her, the sales assistant turned back to Tohru with a polite smile.

The smile made Tohru blush, it was obvious to her that the sales assistant had read the next two items on the list.
She had put aside enough yen to make sure she covered both her order from Ayame AND lingerie to go with it.
She ducked her head, letting her hair full around her face. 'Well I DO need some new lingerie and this store does have some very nice lingerie. . .even if it is expensive.'

"Satin, silk, lace or cotton?"

"I. . .I don't know," she sniffed as tears began to run down her cheeks. She felt so embarrassed that she just wanted the floor to open up and swallow her. Feeling as if it was a stupid idea to put the items on the list, she weadyeady to flee the store.

"Hmn, I'm guessing you'd like something for everyday wear and your special someone. . ."
Swiftly walking to the back of the store, the sales assistant guessed Tohru's size and picked out a satin red bra and panties set, followed by a long emerald green satin nightgown with a slit up to the hip on one side.
"Go try these on. . .they'rt ext exactly cheap, but I'm sure they're well within your budget."

Lifting her head and wiping tears from her puffy eyes, Tohru slowly nodded as she took the items.
Moments later, she came out of the changing room much happier; they were just her size.

"Lets see, what else. . ." The sales assistant looked at the list, feeling glad that Tohru was happy with the lingerie selection. "Incense--Dragon's Blood is a popular one; it helps with relaxation and hightens. . .othensesnses. We also have Ginseng for lust, wishes, healing, protection and beauty; also there's Cohosh for courage--just to name a few. I do however, have a wide range of incenses and oils, it's just a matter of what you are requiring."

'I never knew there were so many! Though Dragon's Blood does sound intriguing, but then so do the other two. . .' It was only then that she realised the air inside the store seemed different to outside.
"Mmn. . ." She looked at the sales assistant. "Wh--?" She began, polietly clearing her throat. "What's making the store smell so nice?"

"It's my owmbinmbination of Dragon's Blood, Ginseng and Cohosh. . .mixed with a little charcoal. If you're interested, I can actually make some up for you to steady those nerves of yours."

'How does she know?! She must be like Hana. . .or am I that obvious?'

"Well, that's all there is on the list--except for these. . ." Handing back the list, the sales assistant placed two tear-drop shaped chocolates in Tohru's hand. "For you and that special someone."

"B. . .but I can't afford the chocolate too!" She was almost at her breaking point, she had spent far too long in the store and every moment was making her more nervous--the sales assistant seemed to be alot like Hana and the store was somehow becoming more intimidating.
She wondered if she'd have enough courage to go through with her plan or just completely forget about it.

"No need, they are a gift to you--I'm giving them out to my customers--think of it as a little thankyou present."
With a delicate smile the sales assistant finalised Tohru's sale, neatly wrapping each item in tissue wrap before placing them into a bag.

Bowing a thankyou, Tohru came up with a beaming smile, her courage restored from the kindness--or the incense, she wasn't sure which.
Tur she she ran out the store.

"Well, that's everything," she giggled happily as she began to walk down the street.