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Chapter 23: The End of the Beginning [Last Chapter]
Warnings: Action, Coarse Language, Fighting, Depictions of Blood and Violence, Death, Gore, Japanese Mythical Folklore, No Major Character Death, Slight Horror, War
Notes: After 2 years, I finally came back to end this book. It’s been sitting on the back of my mind, but there was something off with the way I wrote the last chapter. Couldn’t get it to end the way I wanted it to. Every time I proof read and reread it, I just didn’t like the ending. And I’m not going to post something I’m unsatisfied with, especially for my first full blown long series. I also had a bit of a writer’s block along with personal matters ofc. But I returned to my home country after n number of years after the pandemic and I finally feel so much better (mentally and emotionally).
“Hey, spar with me sometime. Next time you come to visit,” Hiroki slaps Noritoshi on the back.
“Of course, it would be a pleasure.” Noritoshi was well aware of how capable the man was in battle.
Noritoshi had already said his goodbyes to the rest of your family that morning, and it was only you and Hiroki sending him off at the main gate. He was pretty much recovered from the war, despite not being at 100% yet.
It was only for a short period that you got back together and now he had to leave. Plus you wouldn’t be seeing him for a while. Not until classes resume. His eyes met yours, easily seeing through your line of thought.
“I’ll see you then. Next year.” He held up one hand. Eyes mirroring your own, bright yet already filled with longing.
“Next year.” You whispered back. As if next year isn’t just in a few days’ time. The anticipation of new things and new beginnings settled into your stomach.
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Noritoshi specifically chose a very sunny day to bring you to meet his clan. It was when he knew his father barely had anything to do. He made sure to butter up his step-mother and send some gifts ahead of time to ensure their good moods.
Nervous was an understatement as to how you were feeling at this very moment. Still you shoved it far down below, covering it up with all the information you got from Noritoshi about his family.
You were going to make this a flawless meeting as if your life depended on it. To which it kind of did.
You were touching up your make-up in the bathroom, incredibly focused on your thoughts, that you didn’t realize Noritoshi had entered. He leans against the wall to watch your every movement carefully.
The curves of your body. The way you move. The sweep of your brush against your eyelids, beautifully darkening the shade of your skin. The cursed energy like electricity around you, constantly flowing.
And bright red threads invisible to anybody else except for him, floating close to your body. They’ve become even more visible and prominent than before. Not that it bothered the both of you. In fact, it was a constant source of comfort. He found it cute that the strings appeared whenever you were within a 10 metre radius of him nowadays. His heart leaping fondly in his chest every time he feels your presence nearby.
‘From the first place, this whole soulmate bond was such a unique experience. Cursed technique crossovers, sharing of emotions, and now this red cord seems to be bordering on the edge of imaginary and physical.’ Noritoshi thought to himself.
He lifted a pinky and twirled it around the edge of one of the cords that were hovering around him. Instantly, the red cord tightened itself around his pinky and he could now feel it. Physically like a carbon wire against his skin.
He tugged on it and you immediately turned around upon feeling the pull in your chest.
“Did you call?” You asked.
Noritoshi only tilted his head and approached you with a smile. “Yeah. I just wanted to say,” He stood behind you, lightly placing his hands on your shoulders.
"You look perfect. It’s time to go." (He’ll figure out this cord later. Another quirk of the bond to study. For now you were front and center of his attention.)
You fidgeted in your seat knowing that you did your best to stall for time, even just for a few minutes to try and calm your nerves. You looked into the mirror, staring back at Noritoshi. Seeing the knowing glint in his eyes. You sighed and stood up to leave.
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The Kamo estate was large and grand. Sprawling with abundant land, trees, Koi fish ponds, bonsai, small pebble gardens and low rise traditional buildings, it was a sight to behold.
And it caused your head to swim with more anxiety than you’ve ever felt before. A warm hand holds yours tighter, and it gives you the courage to take one step inside the entrance.
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You felt weird, being under the scrutiny of so many people all at once. It wasn’t too out of the ordinary to be the center of attention as the daughter of the Tsuchimikado clan, but the gazes here were much more different. It’s as if the people are trying to find any weaknesses or faults from watching you walk. Suffocating.
Suddenly you wondered if your hair was done right. Your clothes were neatly pressed, but you had the itch to remove any dust or lint. Not that there was any.
The clan members stared holes into the side of your face, to the point that you've convinced yourself: You look absolutely hideous today. They all think you're ugly.
"You're beautiful, love."
You closed your eyes and couldn't stop the smile spreading across your face as Noritoshi linked his pinky with yours.
"You're gonna make me laugh, Toshi."
“That’s the purpose. Be at ease, no one will hurt you while I’m here.” His tone was cool and confident, letting you relax just an inch more.
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The meeting went smoothly. Everyone was incredibly polite. There was a stiffness in the air, but it was to be expected, with a first meeting with one of the Great Three Clans as important as this.
It was way more uptight than Noritoshi’s meeting with your family.
His step mother and father were as he described. Strict, expecting a level of obedience.
But they weren't harsh or restrictive. Just your typical Asian parents, wanting their children to be high achievers.
They were eager to ask you about your family, background, cursed technique, everything. You carefully answered as well as you could, remembering your well-rehearsed lines with Noritoshi.
His step-mother, as he already said, was slightly distant, but very courteous and civil. You can now see how she really treats Noritoshi like he is one of her own.
They look incredibly pleased with you and your capabilities so far. Noritoshi was right, it didn't really matter. Because you had the power they craved and were fated to be with their heir.
For all your annoyance at the way his father initially treated you like some kind of weapon or item to be acquired by the Kamo clan, you couldn’t deny it was too convenient for your relationship to have both sets of parents more than willing to let the both of you stay together.
Especially in a world where Jujutsu sorcerers expect to die early and put their lives on the line in every mission they take. It is an unforgiving task leaving many sorcerers lonely and isolated from the people they long to be with.
You’ll take what you can get and brush over the minor details. For now, there is, at the very least, no doubt that you’d end up being the strongest sorcerer once you enter the Kamo clan, and they’re treating you accordingly.
Though you disliked the fact that the attendants looked terrified and were overly formal with you. It will take them some time to get used to being a bit more casual, you thought with amusement.
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He led you to a small bench in front of a smaller Koi pond. Clean white and gray stones, very neat and polished, lined the edges. He gave your hand a squeeze.
A small table had been set up for the both of you. It was like a small picnic.
The view was surreal. You could see a lot of buildings just past the line of trees. The sun is due to set in half an hour.
"Are you really okay?"
You hummed quietly, “It wasn’t too bad today. Not that I’d expect any less from the Kamo family.
"I'm glad you like it here. Today was really good. They're much nicer to you than I expected," Noritoshi muttered.
Your head whipped to the side. "Is that a good or bad thing?"
"Not necessarily a bad thing. Just take it with a grateful heart. Anyways, there's nothing they can do, but to love and accept you. You're my future wife, and I'm the future clan head."
"Mmm…" You thought about that. It never really sunk in before until now that, yes you're eventually going to marry Noritoshi. And you want it with all your heart.
Wait.
"Toshi?"
"Hmm?"
"Did you… just now… was that a proposal?"
His eyes widened. "No. Not yet. I mean," he sighed. "I want you to be with me for a long time, but I wouldn't want a proposal to be so lackluster."
You grinned, unable to stop the smile from reaching your eyes. "Right."
"You're not gonna let this one go aren't you, love?"
"Nope."
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Noritoshi feels a surge of contentment and love rise in his chest as he watches you giggle uncontrollably. You’ve both settled back into a regular routine of having classes and smaller missions to exorcise curses alongside the other Kyoto Jujutsu High students. It felt refreshing to have more free time to play around.
You try to suppress your laughter, which you've been told numerous times sounds like a windshield wiper, but it was music to Noritoshi's ears.
"At least you've made up." Momo commented. You happily beamed at her, linking your arms together as you leaned against her side.
“Love is amazing isn’t it? Oh and about that book you recommended to me Momo senpai…” you chattered away distractedly.
"These lovebirds are way too obvious. Especially Mr. Vampire with the heart eyes right there." Mai muttered under her breath.
You turn to Noritoshi and indeed he hasn't taken his eyes off of you. Not even once.
"I'm not a vampire." He distractedly retorts at Mai, still not taking his eyes off you.
"That's a compliment you know. You deal with blood, have pale skin, and are suuuper beautiful. Vampires are so hot anyways. Guys and girls always stare at you, you know?" You teased.
"It's not me they're staring at when we go out on dates."
Noritoshi's eyes were so dark. Deep, that they almost looked obsidian. And yet they were still shining tenderly, with so much warmth.
And you once were intimidated so much by this man who looked incredibly reserved and stern. It was funny now that you think about it. He is like a puppy with you.
You both stared at each other for a while longer until Mai's irritated voice cut through the awkward silence, "Get a room!!!"
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It's a few days before the next school year starts.
It was Spring once more. You ran up to the rooftop of the tallest building, to find Noritoshi already there. Leaning against the rails to stare at the Cherry blossom trees. The petals were being gently blown around by the wind.
He didn't even stir even as they suddenly picked up whirled around him in a small Twister. Cursed energy spiking through the air, threading through the wind, petals, leaves, and small twigs.
You stepped up and wrapped your arms around him. He turns around to face you with a gentle and loving expression on his face.
He presses his lips against yours and holds you tightly against him. His body warm and strong against yours.
You pressed in closer to make sure you weren't dreaming, and as if he could read your thoughts, Noritoshi wrapped his arms around your legs and lifted you up. Lips never parting from one another's.
Exactly one year ago, you both met and saw a life of love through other people’s eyes.
The past molds into the present and soon becomes the future. The emotions that bled from your former souls bleed into your current lives and strengthens your bond.
But something new and beautiful blossomed in your relationship with Noritoshi. A quiet warmth and harmony that millions would give to have.
And Noritoshi finds himself at peace to live his life, seeing you not as Misaki through Hotaru’s eyes, but seeing you as yourself through his own. He's content. Just as you are.
TIME SKIP. A FEW MONTHS LATER.
"Hmmm? That Ryomen Sukuna has a vessel? And he's back?" Your gold and black dagger dangerously twirled around your fingers. Your latest gift from Noritoshi. A broken metal blade reforged with the use of kintsugi.
Noritoshi turned to you with a grim expression. Your eyes met his and you both were thinking about the same thing at this moment.
"I want him gone."
"But (y/n) chaaan~," Satoru's voice blasted from the speaker of your phone. "This is a once in a lifetime chance to make the vessel take in all the fingers, and then kill him. What do you think?"
"Satoru. We'd do anything that must be done to wipe that curse off the face of the earth. But wouldn't it be safer to kill the vessel outright?", you slammed down your dagger onto the table.
"Ehhh? Where's the fun in that? If we do this right, we can take all 20 fingers out in one go. And not to mention, I'd keep things under control in case anything happens."
"That's a murderer, a rapist, a criminal, I can't even begin to name everything he's done and you know it!"
"I told you”, there was a pause as Gojo claps his hands twice, “I'm gonna be the one to supervise this kid so you won't even have to worry about him getting loose. I'm the strongest after all."
Gears turn quickly in your mind. Satoru wasn’t completely wrong, but you had your doubts. "Fine. But if he goes wild, I'll be killing Itadori Yuuji."
"No need. I told you I'll be in charge, and you know I can hold him down in case anything happens. Ja-ne~~ bye byee~"
The call disconnects.
You closed your eyes in anger, "That son of a-" You hissed between your teeth.
Noritoshi moved to sit on the chair in front of you. You pressed your face against your palm, with one elbow propped up against the table.
"What are you planning to do?" He gently asks.
"I'll make sure that guy doesn't get within a foot near us. If he hurts you, I wouldn't hesitate to kill him."
You were no different from Gojo Satoru. You were both willing to make necessary sacrifices when it came down to it. Except this time he seemed reluctant to let the vessel of Sukuna go. Your mind started running with thoughts and theories for possible reasons why.
Noritoshi smiles at you, running a hand down the length of your arm. You raised your eyebrows at him.
He leans forward, just inches away from you. Lips a few centimetres apart. Eyes a warm chocolate, almost black. "It will be fine. You know I'd do the same and more for you, my heart."
There is a fire in his eyes. Noritoshi has been more vocal recently. More firm and confident. You decided that you absolutely loved that look on him.
“Yeah… After all, we stay together, Noritoshi.”
“Dead or alive.”
Your eyes widened at his words, but he didn't let you retaliate as he kissed you sweetly. You laughed against his lips as you agreed with him. “Yes of course, Toshi.”
Fate bound you to this man even past the hold of death.
I know it's been soooo long since I posted. Had so much stuff sorted out in my personal life and I'm happy that I'm back in a better space (emotionally and mentally). I legit need to post that last chapter for Blood Bound lmao. At least finish that before I start writing any others😂
Reminder to myself to add it in this weekend then see if I can reupload everything to AO3
I know it's been ages since I've posted but I'm going through very major life changes. Moving, new job, not in my home country trying to achieve several stuff. Settling into a place I'm not used to.
I'm a city girl but life brought me over to a regional area. I have to get used to the people here. I want to be content with where I'm going. It's a lot.
It's been more than overwhelming to say the least and very hard. I haven't seen my family in over 2 years because of Covid. And life's not entirely daijoubu (if you get the meme reference). I'm trying to hold it together the best I can as I start a new chapter in my life.
But I miss everyone here hehe and I'll try to get back to completing Blood Bound. We are pretty much a few chapters away from like the end, Epilogue included. Def do not want to leave it hanging.
Also started playing Genshin 🤣 there goes another chunk of my focus into that. If anyone wants to coop with me I'd be happy to! (Just DM me).
Warnings: Action, Coarse Language, Fighting, Graphic Depictions of Blood and Violence, Death, Gore, Japanese Mythical Folklore, No Major Character Death, Slight Horror, War, NSFW!!!
Notes: Minors DNI as usual with my NSFW chapters. This can be skipped. It’s 4000 words of shameless action, so enjoy reading~
Chapter 22 (NSFW): Melting
After retiring in your room, both you and Noritoshi took your respective showers before getting into bed.
You talked about the different Jujutsu techniques you encountered in the war. The night of the demon parade was so unique and yet timeless. Apart from the fact that it was a night of life and death, you still learned a lot. And you had to analyze it to improve.
He smiled as he listened to you, loving the fact that you were back by his side.
"Toshi are you listening?"
"Hmmm?" He snapped to attention after finding himself twirling your hair between his fingers. He was more focused on the smell of your bath soaps than your conversation. "Yes love?"
You stared at him before pinching his nose and pulling him to you. "Ow! I'm sorry, yes I'm listening." You felt yourself crack a smile. "You're not. But that's okay." You hummed and settled into his chest, yawning.
You dozed off for a bit against him, not noticing the way he watched you.
Noritoshi always kept his deepest desires to himself. He quietly does his work and plans out for the future. But having an experience and bond like this for you was so unusual that sometimes, he doesn’t know how to properly express himself to you.
Does he even do enough to show his love? For several weeks, he was plagued about the recent duties he had back at his household, that he ended up neglecting you for a bit. He does regret not being open enough, but he thought that the bond would make his feelings for you clear with time.
‘It was short-sided of me to assume she will know the way I feel. I can’t let this bond mess up the natural course every relationship goes through.’ He thought. His fingers ran through some strands of your hair, before he pushed them away from your face. ‘Ironic. The very bond that links us and lets us share emotions makes us overconfident in our perception of each other. This lack of communication won’t do.’
Noritoshi shook you awake.
“Hmmm?”
“I don’t think I’ve made myself clear enough. But I just wanted you to know, I love you so much. I honestly don’t think you understand just how much I’d give for you to be safe and happy.” Noritoshi looked unusually nervous and more serious than usual.
He was pretty straightforward most of the time, but he wasn’t the type to say these out of nowhere.
Your mouth fell open and silence ensued for a bit, before you followed up with a meek, “I love you too Toshi. You know I’d give my life for you right?”
A soft sigh escaped his lips. “I know. I want you to know that I feel the same and more.”
“More?”
“Do you want to know how I truly feel,” He spoke so softly, it was barely a whisper. “Right here.” He took your hand in his and pressed the palm against his chest. You felt the heartbeat thundering under your hand.
The heart that beats soul and life into the man you love. The blood that protects the both of you with the best of his abilities.
You tilted your head, patiently waiting in his warm and comfortable silence.
"It’s not just love. Obsession. It was utter madness without having you by my side. I never want to go through that again."
He pressed in closer against your body, "You could ask me to kill anyone where they stand and I would do it with no hesitation. If anyone tried to do anything to you, I'd absolutely lose my mind. I've never felt this way with another before. And yet at times you act so ignorant of my feelings. I'd die for you and you don't seem to know it."
Your breath hitched in your throat. His eyes flashed, catching the smallest of movements.
“I’m sorry. Again. I’m so sorry I hurt and left you without talking to you properly.” Your lips quivered. It was something you’d hold against yourself for the rest of your life. Fighting over a silly misunderstanding. But Noritoshi shook his head, “You had the right to be confused. I already forgave you for that.”
Noritoshi picked up your wrist and stared at the glowing Phoenix. No matter how many times he has watched your marks glow in unison, it’s something he can never get tired of. He presses a kiss into it and continues speaking against your skin, making you tremble.
"My body still has the instinct to save you. I don't know if it's because we share emotions, but everytime you're in danger, I just want to keep you away. I know you can handle it, but I can't help it. That moment when you faced that nine tailed fox the other night, I just wished I could have been more helpful. I wish I was strong enough so that you wouldn’t even have to lift a finger. I want to be your equal in the battlefield."
You couldn't say anything in reply. Your throat felt so dry.
He felt slightly victorious seeing you at a loss for words. It felt good to open up to you. To make you feel the heaviness that he felt. It’s something that bothered him once, but now he just wants to drag you deeper inside the chaos in his head. It was so messed up, but he knew somehow that you’d understand.
His eyes glinted darkly, "So this relationship? Between us? I'd love for it to be a life thing. I don't want there to be any doubts. I can actually hear your thoughts in your head. I just wanted to really make it clear. It's you and me, okay?"
You nodded in a trance, whimpering a small okay. You felt him kiss the side of your face. Your neck. Everywhere.
"That's my good girl." You visibly preened at his praise, and Noritoshi eyed you knowingly.
He pulled you in for a kiss, lips moving gently against yours, tongue leaving small kitten licks over your lower lip before he bit and sucked on it. You melted against his body.
"I love you. I love you. I love you, my heart. You're more than just half of me. All of you is mine." He put a heavy emphasis on every word, not just saying it for the sake of it. He meant it, and you knew it.
You shivered in delight, nodding. "I'm yours as long as you're all mine." You whispered. "I love you too, Noritoshi."
"Yours. I'm all yours. Promise. No one else compares." He mouthed against your lips, feeling your body quiver with each praise he utters. His hands running up and down your back. You were chest to chest now, so close to each other that you could hear his heartbeat.
It was getting too heated too fast, so you pulled back to blurt the thoughts in your mind.
"Noritoshi, if you feel that way, then I have to also be honest. I feel greedy. For you and your love. To the point that I get jealous and I overthink too much, I’m sorry. Is that selfish of me?" You whispered, feeling scared.
He took your hand and squeezed it, "You can have all of me. It’s fine to be greedy. They say love is patient and kind. But this sort of obsession… it's okay if it's only with me." He said desperately.
“It has always been only you.” Your words were filled with so much adoration and love, that Noritoshi felt his world come to a halt at this very moment, seeing that galaxy bloom deep inside your eyes. He can hear a ringing in his ears.
You watched as he moved to lay on top of you with his arms on either side of your head.
Noritoshi grit his teeth. His body was screaming at him to just ravish you. His body was burning with a feverish heat. His skin felt too tight and hot all over, especially in his lower regions.
It took all of his self-control to hold back the tide of lust that was rising higher and higher within him, threatening to overwhelm everything.
“Toshi?” You patted the side of his torso in concern. The veins against his neck were so prominent, and he seemed to have a hard time breathing.
“Love. I’m at my limit.” He admitted, eyes shut tightly. “I know, it’s not ideal right now. We are both still recovering from our injuries, and if I do anything to you right now, I won’t be able to hold myself back.”
He knows that it will be anything but gentle and loving. The only thing Noritoshi can see behind his eyelids is him fucking you into oblivion with everything he has to offer.
“The past few weeks were terrible without you. I really really want to hold you now.” His voice shook towards the end of his statement.
“It’s okay.” His eyes snapped open at the sound of your voice. You looked so sure of yourself at this moment. “Whatever you want to give me, I’ll take it. I want you so much. I want all of you inside me. Now.”
He stared at you, then slowly backed away. It was like being doused with an ice cold bucket of water.
Noritoshi thought he’d lose control, but hearing you actually brought sanity back into him. His self control snapping back into place as he ignored his throbbing length down below.
Because your words reminded him that you were a million times more impulsive than he is. And if he won’t be the voice of reason at this moment, there would be none at all.
“No.” The words were out of his mouth before he could think.
Your face scrunched up, but he hurriedly cupped your face in his hands and whispered as soothingly as he could, “I mean, I’ll give you what our bodies will allow for now. But no hard sex. No penetration. Okay?”
But you paid no heed to his words, taking his thumb into your mouth and sucking on it. He rubbed the spit over your lips after pulling it out of your mouth with a pop. “Please make love to me Toshi. I want you inside of me. Please.”
"Fuck! You’re not making this easier." His entire frame tensed as soon as he felt your leg press against his hardening length. You looked up at him with an innocent gaze as you rubbed the front of your leg harder against it.
He growled and held you down by the shoulders. He knew your weak spot was at the junction where your throat met your collarbones, so he sucked as hard as he could and your back curved up, limbs falling flat against the bed.
“N-no faairr” you half whined half slurred as you fell back in pleasure.
“All is fair in love and war.” He crooned as he licked up the edges of your neck. “I’ll let you have it some other day. But not now. Not tonight.”
You closed your eyes as he murmured praises again and again into your skin. “You’re perfect. I don’t need anyone else. I’m not leaving you. I love you and will take care of you. Don’t worry about anything else.”
He was reducing you to a puddle of mush and feelings. Overwhelmed by the affection, thoughts of needing him inside you melted away as he undressed you.
His hands were so careful, handling you gently while making sure to watch out for your bandaged wounds. Some faded battle scars littered on your body.
You lifted your hips as he pulled off your panties, leaving you completely bare. The cold air hitting your privates.
You immediately squeaked in concern. The lights were still on. You turned and crawled to your bedside table and hit the switch, making everything go black.
“Sweetheart, are you shy?” Noritoshi’s teasing voice cut through the darkness. You switched on the soft night light beside the bed, warming up the room with its glow. “A bit.”
You felt a kiss on your butt cheek. Noritoshi bit into it and played with it, before grabbing you by the waist. He dragged you back to the center of the bed, not forgetting to put a pillow below your head.
You whined and covered your face with your hands as he spread your legs wide open, positioning himself in between. He stared at your entrance, already soaking wet and flushed such a lovely pink.
Noritoshi slowly lowered his head, mouth salivating. All he knew right then was that he was going to ravish you and eat you alive.
Your eyes widened when you realized what he was doing.
"It's dirty, Toshi no!" You covered your private area with your hands. He just hummed and kissed your fingers, tongue sticking out to lick them one by one. He sucked them into his mouth and swirled his tongue around them.
"Toshi…"
"I want to taste you. Your body isn't dirty, it's erotic and beautiful. Is that still a no?" He looked up at you with pleading eyes.
Your mouth hung open. This man really. He was acting as though it would be doing him a favor rather than you.
You slowly removed your hands, watching as Noritoshi kissed your inner thighs first. He rubbed and stroked your legs until he felt your body fully relax into the bed.
He paused, waiting as you nodded at him before leaning down, eyes never leaving your face as he licked a fat stripe up your pussy. “Look at me. Don’t take your eyes off me.”
It was not a plea. It was an order.
You shook violently as he set to eating you out, eyes still pinned on yours. You felt exposed this way, as if he was watching every miniscule movement and reaction you made.
His tongue lapped its way up to the bundle of nerves above your opening. Coaxing so much of your slick out, before lapping it up and spitting then swirling his tongue over your clit.
He changed his pace frequently, slow and languid wet strokes, then flicking his tongue rapidly for a moment, nearly bringing you to your peak, before slowing down again.
You groaned at his teasing. He knew where he had you and it was almost frustrating.
His fingers reached up, toying with your clit, rubbing it and applying pressure as he buried his face into your privates and latched onto your opening. His eyes darkened upon hearing your gasps and whimpers.
He closed his eyes as his tongue pushed into you. Feeling the wet muscle wriggle against your walls, you started leaking more fluid.
Noritoshi felt drunk off of your taste and smell. It was both sweet and salty, with a musk that he was starving for. He eagerly sucked, slurped, stretched your insides, before spitting on your pussy then doing it all again.
It was sloppy. It was messy. It was everything you ever wanted, hidden in your deepest desires.
A smirk appeared on Noritoshi’s face. This bastard felt everything through your soulmate bond, you realized with a sudden jolt.
A warm hand reached out to press your stomach back down into the sheets. Not too heavy in case you wanted to stop, but stable and firm.
Your own mouth started watering as you watched him enjoy you. Hear him moan and groan as if he was having such an exquisite meal. Did you taste that good?
The wet squelching and squishy sounds did nothing to help tame the embarrassment that was finally slowly ebbing away.
And soon enough you were turned into a drooling mess. The searing heat between your legs easily spreads across your body. Your legs felt weak and your arms felt sluggish as Noritoshi buried his face further into your wetness, chest heaving and mouth furiously working.
He didn’t let up even as you tangled your fingers in his locks and gave weak tugs. His hands had travelled up the expanse of your body, before settling on your breasts. Squeezing them, tugging your nipples, fingers pinching and flicking where he could.
You couldn't control your body anymore. With your reflexes moving against your will. Your thighs tightened around Noritoshi's head and he got the cue to move his tongue faster.
You felt a finger slip in. Then another.
His thick calloused fingers stretched and pushed and pulled. They went in far deeper than your own fingers can and easily pushed against your sweet spot.
More fingers slipped inside of you, until four fingers were stretching and exploring your walls. Noritoshi didn't want to draw it out for too long, so soon enough you were crying as his fingers slammed in and out of you at a rapid pace.
"Your voice is so sweet, love. Music to my ears."
You didn't realize how sore your throat felt from all the moans escaping your lips until he pointed it out. Hell, you didn’t even know you were moaning at all in the first place.
He didn't give you anymore time to think as he brought you to your orgasm, his mouth sucking hard on your clit. Your back formed into a curved arc, trying to push up further against him.
Noritoshi held the sides of your hips with both hands as he tried to drink in all the slick that came out of you. The man didn’t even bat an eye at the way you shook in his hold.
You collapsed back onto the bed with a loud whine, chest heaving with sweat as you relaxed into the aftermath.
Noritoshi remained kneeling, watching you watch him as he licked his lips. The lower half of his face was wet with your slick, but the post-orgasm haze didn’t let you feel too embarrassed. “Did it feel good?”
“Yes” you replied breathily, sitting up and reaching for him. "Let me repay you. An eye for an eye, right?"
“You don’t have to-”
“I want to,” you cut him short. You watched his Adam’s apple contract as he swallowed before nodding.
Noritoshi could feel his heartbeat thundering in his ears. He could barely move as you fought to strip him of his pajamas.
You took a deep inhale as you ran down your hands along his chest and abdominal muscles.
"You really love my body."
"Yeah damn right I do." You looked up at him hungrily, finally finding your voice once more. "I never told you what my ideal type was yet huh?" You helped pull his underwear off and set it aside.
Noritoshi watched you hungrily as you crawled into his lap.
"Do enlighten me." He challenged you while reaching up to thumb your nipples and caress your breasts.
"Dark sleepy eyes." You pressed a kiss against his eyelids. "Black hair." You pulled at his front bangs and pressed a kiss into that.
"Big hands." You pulled his wrist and pressed a kiss onto the centre of his palm. A beat. "Abs and pecs." Noritoshi stares as you trailed kisses and kitten licks down his front.
From his neck, to his abs, and down down to his length. "And my favorite. A pretty, big cock." You smiled and nosed into his member.
"Don't tell me you told Todo all that?!" He looked shaken at the thought. You snorted. "I told him all except the last one." You smiled, looking satisfied with yourself.
Noritoshi’s eyes softened. This time you pushed him to sit and lean against the headboard, pillows fluffed up behind him.
“You comfy?” you asked.
“I always am if you’re here.” And to think you initially thought this man was intimidating.
His eyes followed your movements, watching as you settled between his legs this time.
The both of you looked down at his rod, standing stiff and straight. To Noritoshi’s credit, he didn’t look too shy or embarrassed, as he was the first time you both played around.
“You don’t have to-”
You cut him off by bending down wrapping your hand around it. Hot and pulsing. The tip of his member was an angry red.
It twitched as you carefully held it and slowly started pumping. You could barely wrap your hand around it. But still your mouth watered at the thought of having his length inside your mouth.
You pressed a kiss to the tip. Licking up and down like it was a popsicle stick, before taking the head into your mouth. It could barely fit to be honest.
Noritoshi didn’t seem to care, his face flushed as he took in your image. You on all fours, bent over for his cock.
He groaned as you used your hands to rub and twist the length that you couldn't fit into your hand. You gathered spit, pooled it into your mouth and let it drip down Noritoshi's length.
Like a suction, you moved your mouth down the sides while spitting on it. You felt Noritoshi pause. "Have you ever done this before? It feels too good."
"I watch porn babe." He choked at that. "Don't act like you're innocent Toshi. You’re obviously not, especially when you’re with me." You continued sucking him and gripped him tighter.
He tried to muffle his moans, watching as you mewled at the taste of his precum. It was actually sweet and his cock itself didn't taste like anything much.
You whimpered and whined around his cock, looking up with teary eyes as you tried to swallow as much of it as you can. His chest was shiny with sweat, heaving with the energy to push back his incoming orgasm.
“Don’t-” He started, but you cupped his balls and let a low vibrating moan. Seeing his back curve inwards was delightful.
You swallowed more of him until you choked on his member, the tip hitting the back of your throat. You pulled back, mouth wide open with saliva falling out of your mouth. A whine escaped his lips. The sound was the most beautiful thing you’ve ever heard.
And you set your mind to making him cum. Hard. You swallowed around his length once more.
"Mmmmm" you quieted down your moans as you hollowed out your cheeks to suck him in deeper. "Fuck" Noritoshi threw his head back and gasped out. "You're going to make me, hahhh-" he trailed off as you bobbed your head hard and fast, trying to swallow as much of him as you could while tears fell down your cheeks.
Your wrist strained as you twisted your hand and pumped him hard and fast. You could feel his muscles tightening underneath your body, itching to cum. You squeezed his balls, enjoying how the man was falling apart in your hands.
His length was twitching. It had definitely grown much bigger as you continued stroking him.
He was close.
So you pulled back, leaving your mouth open as he came groaning your name.
Spurts of cum trailed in your mouth and you sucked gently on the head of his cock, making sure to catch as much cum in your mouth as you could.
His whines were really so pretty, they gave you gooseflesh. You could listen to him be like that all day.
After his orgasm died down, you turned to him, carefully crawling up while he moved to lay flat against the sheets.
Your bare body pressed against his. Chest to chest. His arms came up to rest against your waist, hands trailing up and down your back and ass.
You opened your mouth to show him the cum inside. His eyes widened. "Do you need to spit it" He stopped as you closed your mouth and swallowed.
You stared at each other for a moment, before you cheekily smiled, "Thanks for the meal Toshi," and leaned forward to kiss him.
He growled at you, shoving his tongue inside your mouth to taste himself before withdrawing.
Both of your hands wandered downwards and it wasn’t long until he was four fingers back inside of you, knuckle deep, pistoning and thrusting wildly. Your hands squeezed and pulled at his length messily, still wet with your saliva and his cum dripping down its length.
You threw a leg over his side, trying to get his hand to go further inside of you. Noritoshi quickly got the hint and shoved his hand in deeper, trying to press and rub against your favorite spot.
He latched onto your breasts, despite knowing that you'll probably be whining about how swollen your nipples are. He still bit as many love marks as he could.
You both ended up coming into each other’s hands. Noritoshi spurted all over your body and legs. It felt this good and it was only his hand that he used. Your head swam with thoughts of having his cock inside of you.
You sleepily smiled up at him.
He studied your blissed out figure as you tried to move towards him. A question lingered in his eyes.
You couldn’t even muster any energy to reply. Just a weak nod, for who knows what even. But your other half understood.
Noritoshi cleaned you both up in your bathroom. He carried you to and fro the bedroom and made sure to dress you warmly.
He kissed you on the forehead before pulling the blankets over the both of you and held you close. Watching as you drifted off into dreamland in his arms.
‘It’s time,’ he thought to himself in the dark, ‘I need to bring you to see my family. And I’m not letting go of you ever again.’
Warnings: Action, Coarse Language, Fighting, Graphic Depictions of Blood and Violence, Death, Gore, Japanese Mythical Folklore, No Major Character Death, Slight Horror, War
Notes: Pardon the hiatus, but I’m back~ It’s the last book/arc for this story and there’s only a handful of chapters left. Funny thing is that I have such a hard time deciding the chapter titles, I probably spent more time pondering on those than writing out the actual story (Just kidding ofc). I hope you enjoy reading it^^
Chapter 21: Hearth
You woke up again later in the day, with Noritoshi’s arm slung over your side. He was already awake with eyes slightly opened, just sleepily watching over you. His eyes, although soft and gentle, had a sharp look that you couldn’t figure.
You hurriedly wiped your face in case there was drool or snot anywhere, not wanting to seem untidy.
“Good morning, love. How are you feeling?” Noritoshi pulled you close to plant a kiss on your nose. His lips were plush, pressing against you for a moment before he gave a little nip. The atmosphere around him was so serene that you had to fight to stay awake.
Noritoshi had just woken up, but it looked like he had a halo around him and his skin was glowing. You’ve never seen anyone prettier. Butterflies fluttered around your insides. You couldn’t even remember the last time he held you like this.
“Much better now. How about you Toshi?”
“I’m okay. I'm not too eager to get back to the Kamo estate just yet,” He sighed. “I wonder if father will let me stay here one night longer.”
“You can ask,” you yawned, covering your mouth. “And if you stay you can meet some of my family.” You laced your fingers through his and held it over your heart, not wanting to part with him just yet.
His eyes twinkled at your words, then he reached for his phone on the bedside table. You crawled closer to him and settled your head against his shoulder, feeling him press his face against your hair after he turned back around.
He always smells good, but now he smells like your lavender body wash, which was even better. And it was too comforting, too difficult to resist rubbing your face into his clothes.
“Y/N.” You froze. Maybe it was because you both just got up, but his voice seems deeper than normal, with a heavy rumble to it.
His eyes closely tracked your movements, not missing the way your legs shifted in response to his voice. You didn’t miss the glint of mischief, before he composed himself once more.
Noritoshi kept one arm around you and stroked your back gently as he called his father.
“Noritoshi. How are you? Are you ready to come home?” you could hear his father’s voice through the phone.
“I may need to rest for a bit longer, and the Tsuchimikado clan has excellent healers. Might I be permitted to stay for one more night? I can leave for home past noon tomorrow.”
You closed your eyes and uttered your prayers.
“Hmmmm… Okay then, I permit it. Make the most out of your time there, and I’ll have Obi pick you up tomorrow at 1pm. Do not be late.”
“Thank you father, yes I will. Yes. Goodbye.”
He barely just hit the end call button as soon as you jumped on top of him, fiercely hugging him. Noritoshi flushed with pleasant surprise, arms coming up to firmly wrap around your waist.
“One more day and night with you. Since it’s the school holidays I won’t be able to see you for 2 more weeks.” You buried your face in his chest, breathing in his scent.
“We just have to make the most out of today then, right love?”
He threw the covers over both of your heads and pressed you against the sheets.
Everything around was so warm, soft and cozy. The heavy curtains and blinds by your windows blocked most of the sunlight, letting you both stay in the dark. You could only hear the soft sounds of his lips pressing repeatedly into your skin.
You couldn’t control the shivers that crept all throughout your body as his tongue darted out to lick your ear.
Badly wanting to make up for the time you both lost, you reached up to grip his pajama shirt tightly, and threw your head back as he latched onto your neck. “Toshi, I-”
And you were both interrupted as your stomach let out another gurgle.
Silence followed.
“I need food.”
“That’s the second time today. You really can’t last a second without munching on something can you?”
You pouted as Noritoshi pulled the sheets off of you and dragged you to the bathroom. “Let’s go then.”
All was well, until your scream was heard, followed with a loud smack. “TOSHI YOU IDIOT YOU LEFT A MARK ON ME!”
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“Eat up! Both of you must have been so exhausted. And very good work during the war. Can you tell me more about it, Noritoshi-kun?” Your grandmother smiled and patted his cheek, as to which he pleasantly agreed.
You had a late afternoon lunch with your family and Noritoshi. The household attendants kept stopping and passing by to have a peek at your boyfriend.
No doubt that they will come to bug you about him later on. Nearly the whole family was present save for those still fixing up matters with the war.
“Well… I expected this.” You muttered under your breath. Noritoshi’s hand instantly came to rest above yours, hidden from sight under the table. You looked calm on the outside, but your emotions were a mess inside. It was the same for Noritoshi.
Your grandparents were asking him questions. Your father was closely watching the both of you.
Another squeeze on your hand. He’s nervous. You can feel Noritoshi’s inner squeamish emotions at being the center of such close attention, but he’s managing it quite well. And it seems like he’s used to such things.
“So you’re the oldest son in your household? Do you see your mother often? Do you get along with your step-siblings?”
“Yes. When I have free time I do meet up with her. We get along okay.”
You really wanted to stop them from asking him such personal questions in front of everyone, but his hand squeezed yours really tight, to the point that it was almost painful, just when you were about to move.
‘Don’t stop them.’ You could feel such vibes just wafting off from Noritoshi.
His mess is now your mess and vice versa. He was right, there isn’t any point in stopping it.
Your grandparents seemed to have finally calmed down from their initial excitement from meeting Noritoshi. The room quieted to small murmurs as the 8 year old twins Kousuke and Kaito entered the room.
“Ah! Aniki, good afternoon!” The older one ran and threw himself at Noritoshi’s lap.
“Kousuke! Mind your manners, he is an important guest.” Your grandfather scolded him.
“He’s just y/n oneesan’s boyfriend right? I already met him this morning when they were cooking ramen in the kitchen.” He shrugged, enjoying how Noritoshi struggled to accommodate him in his lap.
Shit. Noritoshi shared a small smile with you. Caught red handed.
“When did you both …?” One of your cousins asked, and Noritoshi sheepishly explained the events earlier that morning.
“I was the one who offered him food and cooked Ramen. You can’t expect us to starve.” You huffed.
Kaito ignored the ongoing discussion and clambered over to you. He was always looking for cuddles, and you were one of the few who indulged him daily.
“Aren’t you warm in that, neesan?” Kaito asked you, eyeing the thick muffler around your neck. It was winter, but the heaters were in full blast.
“Nope, it’s just right. I’m still feeling a bit cold right now.” You tried to rub your arms as naturally as you could. You were lucky that you were able to keep your hands ice cold thanks to your cursed technique.
The rest of the lunch went smoothly and Noritoshi felt himself relax the more time passed by. At least in this house, nobody had ulterior motives against him. Although even just the thought of it was saddening, it was the truth. He was seen as more of a tool to the Kamo family than a beloved person.
Kousuke reached up upon seeing Noritoshi’s face slightly darken, “Does it hurt anywhere, Aniki?” The boy was young, but incredibly sharp witted and good with reading people. He was also aware of the war that had just ended.
Noritoshi was surprised for a moment before shaking his head, “It will get better. All wounds heal with time.”
Something about Noritoshi’s current demeanor made you feel like he wasn’t talking about his physical injuries. Your heart squeezed as you watched your lover hug your cousin. His eyes filled with such gratitude over a small yet sincere act from Kousuke.
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“I’m still so full.” Noritoshi felt slightly overwhelmed at all the good attention he received today. Everyone kept shoving him more food to eat every time he polished off his plate. He had to politely explain that he was on the brink of exploding.
“Same here. I have to workout so much to burn these calories.” You groaned.
The both of you just finished playing video games with the kids, as promised, and were heading back to your room. Noritoshi found out that he was actually quite skilled at Mario Kart, despite losing the first 3 rounds spectacularly against the twins.
The sky was already darkening with the sunset in the distance.
“Did you enjoy yourself today?” you asked Noritoshi. The question you really wanted to ask was “Are you okay?” but it didn’t feel right.
His chest warmed. “Of course I did. Your family is lovely. And besides, I’m never unhappy when I’m with you.”
You turned away to hide your smile, but Noritoshi didn’t need to see your face to know how you felt at that moment. He reached out with a pinky and linked it with yours. You glanced down before swaying your hands back and forth.
You looked back up at Noritoshi to see him watching you as though you held all the good things the world had to offer in your hands. It made your breath halt for a moment.
Silver lined his eyes, as though tears were about to fall. ‘Why though?’, you wondered in confusion. The sun was going down, but the last remnants of the golden glow cast itself upon his skin.
“Love?” Noritoshi’s voice was only just slightly louder than the passing wind. He bent down to press his forehead against yours.
“I love you. I hope you know that,” you whispered, your eyes shutting as he neared. You reached up to wipe away his tears.
“I know, since I feel the same,” he murmured against your lips, before dragging you behind a pillar, out of sight, and pulling you flush against his body, not leaving an inch of space between the two of you.
Noritoshi didn’t hesitate to part your lips with his tongue, wanting to taste every inch of you. He’s been holding himself back for how many weeks and all he wanted was you in his arms. Your smell surrounding him, everything about you overwhelming his senses.
You were forced to push back your head and surrender to his kiss. It was harsh and deep, so unlike his usual gentle demeanor around you. You didn’t realize that you slipped a hand underneath his loose sleeve, hand traveling upwards to hold onto a bicep.
But Noritoshi didn’t mind. Instead, he reached down to lift one of your thighs and hooked it around his waist. You pulled back from the kiss, gasping for air, your face already so red.
“Out of breath already? Use your nose.” Noritoshi bit on your lower lip before his lips traveled downwards. His smirk widened upon seeing the scarf you so hastily put on before lunch. “You look way too warm in this.”
Your eyes burned with the force of the glare you shot him, “No thanks to you,” You spat.
He simply ripped off your scarf in reply, caging you against the pillar before latching onto your neck. Marks coloured it from this morning’s activities.
For all your feistiness, you shut up quickly as soon as Noritoshi set to adding more red and purple marks on your skin. You didn’t need the scarf anymore, feeling feverish simply from the way he bit and licked your neck.
You lost track of time, not realizing that the sun set already. Your fingers tangled themselves in his hair, tugging relentlessly against the back of his head. Noritoshi’s hands found both of themselves under your sweater, moving up-
Footsteps sounded from afar, and the both of you parted quickly, breathing heavily.
Disappointment shined from Noritoshi’s eyes, but the unspoken words hung clearly in the air. We are not finished with this.
On the other hand you were beside yourself in horror. What were you thinking, doing such brazen acts in public? And in your family home no less.
You scrambled for your scarf, hastily trying to drape it back over your neck. Noritoshi did not help you for a moment, his eyes filled with sheer delight over how messy you looked. It wasn’t like him to be so reckless in public. It seems like his longing for you snapped the remaining bits of his sense of reason.
And anyways, he didn’t think he’d get treated so badly here in the Tsuchimikado estate. If anything, your parents and elders seem to have been unsurprised by the lack of distance between the two of you. Your father not even batting an eyelash whenever you both hold each other’s hands in public.
A small perk to be grateful for, that both of your families easily approved of your union.
“Oi! Piggy sis!” A clear strong voice called out from behind the two of you, making you both turn around.
‘How much did Hiroki-nii see? How long was he even there?’
“Who the fuck are you calling a pig? Loser.” You spat.
Noritoshi found the interactions between you and your cousin amusing. He couldn’t guess if it was a good relationship or not, since it often sounded like both of you argued all the time.
But it seems like it was just rough sibling banter. In one second you're both sweet, in the next you're at each other's throats.
Hiroki came up to the both of you. You could see that he had some bandages around his wrists, and he seems more well rested than the previous day.
“Wanting to see how my little sis and her boyfriend are doing. Is it so bad?” He huffed a laugh, but paused upon seeing both of your disheveled states.
His eyes narrowed further upon seeing your scarf messily made over your shoulders. You hated wearing mufflers in the estate, and you do pretty okay in the cold thanks to your technique. He zoned in on a red and purple bruise just peeking ever so slightly above the fabric. Ah.
“Scandalous.”
“It’s not,” you sighed trying to think of an excuse even though you were caught red handed. “I just- A dog bit me.”
The two men stared at you for a moment before bursting into breathless laughter.
“That is the weakest comeback you’ve had for me so far.” Hiroki was nearly howling. “We don’t mind, you know. I’m happy to see you both getting along so well in fact. Just do it in a room please.”
You frowned as Noritoshi pulled you to him, burying his face in your hair for a moment. His teeth were out as his shoulders shook in amusement. Oh well, at least you made him laugh for a bit.
“Noritoshi, I take it, you're also doing well?"
He nodded, eyes shining with uncovered mirth. “I’ve enjoyed myself a lot. Everyone’s been too kind and welcoming. Thank you Hiroki-san.”
“We have a guest room ready for you if you’d like? Though the head of the clan is aware of your special relationship, and well, they’re surprisingly comfortable enough to let you stay in y/n’s room.”
“I’m more than happy to stay with her. There’s only one night left anyways and it would be more trouble to set up another room.”
Hiroki’s gaze softened as he watched Noritoshi adjust your scarf for you.
Noritoshi cleared his throat amidst the silence, “I’d like to have lunch with you sometime, Hiroki kun. With y/n of course, just the three of us. It would be good for us to get to know each other better.”
Hiroki brightened. “Looking forward to it. Well then, don’t let me keep the both of you from your, ” he paused momentarily to make jazz hands “thing. Also, can you keep it down, my room is just down the hallway. No funny business. I’d appreciate it if you could both keep it in your pants-”
You slapped a hand over your cousin’s mouth, not realizing that you floated up to reach his stupidly tall height. “Shut. It. That’s none of your shit to worry about.”
He licked your hand and you had to let go. “Mmm hmmm, sure sure. Good night then~” Hiroki was more than happy to leave, seeing that you were already so flustered.
Noritoshi just shook his head. “Your household is like a typhoon.” You only sighed in agreement.
hello hi hey 😭 i miss u sm and i just wanna ramble about something to you i hope u don't mind lololol
i was scrolling on twt today and i suddenly saw noritoshi's character info and it said that his hobby is to study and has scored a great score in his TOEIC or probably wants to score 900 😭 and i remembered in blood bound he was also studying for those which is so in character 😭 I always love how you put in so much detail into your stories and it never fails to amaze me even today. (also i miss blood bound sm and i miss you hehe) I hope you are having a great time wherever you are stay safe 💕
AWWWW I miss you too!! Thank you sm for the kind words. Yes! He does want to do really well for the TOEIC so I assume he's somewhat fluent in English.
Thank you sm, I'm currently working on the last arc. It was missing something so I had to step back and switch perspectives on the ending. But it will be updated soon💖💜
HEY LOVE ITS BEEN SO LONG SINCE YOU LAST LOGGED ON HERE AND I HONESTLY HOPE YOURE DOING WELL! I hope that when you log back in again, you see this :)
Anyways, happy new year! I hope your year ahead is as wonderful as you are and that you’re blessed with nothing but happiness and good health through out!
I really miss you! And I hope that your time off here is nice and peaceful! It’s alrighty if you don’t come back either your choice matters more and if you do decide to come back, YAY!
Just remember that, I’ll always be here to support you! Thank you so much for everything! Take care <3
Thank you so so much for the lovely messages. Yes I did actually take a break from writing and had to face some personal matters. Super appreciate all your warm and well wishes.
I miss you too and I also hope you have a lovely 2022 ahead!
I'll be sure to be back soon. I hope you've been doing well too!
Warnings: Action, Coarse Language, Fighting, Graphic Depictions of Blood and Violence, Death, Gore, Japanese Mythical Folklore, No Major Character Death, Slight Horror, War
Notes: It’s been a month since I last updated oof I hope you’ve all been well. This scene takes place after they get into the car ride back home after the Night of the Hundred Demon Parade. Happy reading~
Chapter 20.5: Home (Noritoshi’s POV)
What a reckless girl. Noritoshi thought to himself as he smoothed out your hair. You were frowning in your sleep.
The both of you were in your room back at the Tsuchimikado estate. Despite its smaller size compared to the estate of the Kamo clan, it was really peaceful here. Noritoshi liked it.
He still couldn’t believe they let the both of you stay in your room unattended. They might be more opposed to it back in his clan, but your mother seemed fine with it. Smiling as she ushered him in, with him still carrying you in his arms. Your father was still back in the clinic in the main city district area, talking with the other higher ups.
It was really dark at night and the estate was so silent, which wasn’t a surprise. There was a small Koi pond and several houses connected by wooden floorboards.
As he entered your room, Noritoshi was unsurprised to see that it was very similar to your dorm room back in the Kyoto campus.
A queen sized bed is covered in soft lilac sheets and comforters. The heaters were turned on so the temperature in the room was just right.
Some household attendants came in and offered him a change of clothes before taking your limp body away. A pitcher of drinking water and two glasses were set aside. He cleaned up in the guest bathroom before returning to your room.
Noritoshi sweat dropped as he respectfully faced away from the bathroom. He has seen you unclothed before, but this was different. You were knocked out and at your family home. It felt improper to think of such things.
The sounds of water running and the attendants fussing over you filled the silence. It was surprising to him that you didn’t even wake up despite all the commotion.
You must have been too exhausted from the fight.
He would be lying if he said he didn’t want to look around your room. Your wardrobe, vanity, jewelry box, bags, but the one thing that caught his eye was your diary, right in the middle of your study desk.
Also, you had framed photos of your family. He sees another black haired girl beside you. His heart tightened upon seeing both of your young and joyful faces.
A tragedy at such a young age wasn’t unheard of in the jujutsu society, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less painful.
As soon as they had finished putting your pajamas on you, they handed you over to him like you were a doll.
“Please take care of her for us.” The two attendants looked more curious about him rather than concerned. Noritoshi guessed that they helped raise you.
“Thank you for trusting me. I’ll take good care of her.”
He tucked you into bed after they left and turned off the lights, trying to fluff your pillows and make you more comfortable. He smiled as he grabbed your giant My Melody plushie and placed it against your side.
His soul mark was glowing and pulsing warmly against his wrist. Noritoshi tightened his hand into a fist on instinct, and immediately the red strings appeared.
They were always just loosely hanging around in the space between both of you in a circular pattern. Even in the dark of the room, he could see how the rope from his pinky finger extends over to yours.
“Welcome home.” He whispers.
The entire time, he put his faith into waiting for you to come back to him. To see what went wrong after you both took a break from each other. Of course, Noritoshi also did his best to reflect on himself.
He had his own selfish reasons for keeping you from meeting the family right away. And it wasn’t something that escaped your attention. It was both frustrating and convenient to be in tune with each other.
When one pulls back the other feels it right away. Picking up the hints of irritation, anger, guilt, joy, and love. Being in a relationship took more effort than he realized. But it was still so worth it. It’s far too painful to be apart from each other.
He’d do anything to keep all of you for himself. “I’m not as selfless as you think I am, Y/N.” he whispered.
He settles in and easily falls asleep beside you.
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Later that same evening, Noritoshi woke up again for the nth time that night, finding himself in the middle of a restless sleep.
You were currently lying down on one of his arms, stretched out underneath you. And even though it was getting sore, he couldn’t bring himself to pull it away, lest he wake you up. And besides, having you back in his arms was worth it.
You whimpered his name, still asleep. He immediately leans forward, pressing a kiss onto your forehead. “I’m right here, love."
You quieted down, snuggling closer to him. He pulled the sheets over your shoulders and tucked your head underneath his chin.
Away from the chaos and the curses for a while. Right now, there is nowhere he’d rather be.
I just realized that I have unknowingly kind of gone into a mini hiatus. Which no I'm not😂 Actually I'm in the middle of writing multiple stories for Noritoshi. And I mean they're all independently different stories 😂🤡 simultaneously writing whenever inspiration hits I literally have like more than 10 quick drafts and at least 3 proper one shots all not including Blood Bound. This really how I roll, I'll do my best to push forward the Blood Bound chapters ahead😂. Or else it will be a Noritoshi avalanche since I really do post once most of the story is finished.
Been a bit more IA recently. I'm trying to map out the last part of Blood Bound. Ending and Epilogues. So I'll probs update once I finish most of it^^
I'm not gonna let the ending of this story fall flat. It's one that I hold really dear (not just because it's full length but it's because it's my soulmates fic🥺💜). There are some scenes I'm still working on. I'm also already adding in more scenes to the earlier arcs. Probs just gonna insert it in ao3😆💜💖
You remind me of home; comforting, warm and gentle. You may be the mom friend of your group and it wouldn’t shock me if you were a bit of an empath. With you people are safe to be themselves. Whether you want kids someday or not you make a fantastic care giver and I hope you have a pet! You’re not without suffering and I think that’s a big part of why you’re this nurturing to others. The people and things that have hurt you in the past will become a dull ache someday I promise. Don’t forget to let others care for you the way you care for them my darling.
You’re who I wanted to be in middle school when I grew up. You exude confidence and I just KNOW your sex appeal is off the charts. Whether you dress up or dress down, you look great and I envy that. You may have a bit of a temper and you can come off as cold when people first meet you but my god are you one of the most loyal friends someone could have. I know you’d fight the people who wronged me and I am so attracted to that. Make sure you’re not shutting people out. Protecting yourself is important and those walls you’ve built up are sturdy but let a select few people help you carry the load and I promise you’ll feel lighter. Anyway, if you’re single and like girls give me a call.
Tagging: @nanaminokanojo @taeyamayang @limitlessgojo @erwinslut @ekaterinatepes @mikasaswh0re +anyone else who wants to try this
You remind me of home; comforting, warm and gentle. You may be the mom friend of your group and it wouldn't shock me if you were a bit of an empath. With you people are safe to be themselves. Whether you want kids someday or not you make a fantastic care giver and I hope you have a pet! You're not without suffering and I think that's a big part of why you're this nurturing to others. The people and things that have hurt you in the past will become a dull ache someday I promise. Don't forget to let others care for you the way you care for them my darling.
wait though... "carrying out their heart"? sounds semantically incomplete. "carry out" either means to do/perform or to bring outside. "doing their heart" makes no sense so i guess i'm "bringing my heart outside"? 🤪 i dissected this too much.
