Foreshadowing Change

The corridors were unsurprisingly quiet. Inaba was a small town with an obvious quirky attraction for the high-powered city-slickers who checked in to the Amagi Inn, and most of them would rather spend their evenings exploring the area than being holed up in an admittedly gorgeous Inn. The room Chie and Yukiko were destined for had a corridor all of its own, designed for maximum privacy and tranquillity. Chie could scarcely believe it. This was definitely not she was used to when staying over at Yukiko’s place. Yukiko put the key in the lock and gave it a short twist. An answering click, and the door swung open of its own accord revealing the most luxurious sight Chie had ever laid her eyes upon. The room was unbelievably spacious and well-lit, and two pristine double futons lay at one end of it. Fresh purple and pink Yukata were hanging from the wall, neat straw mats and plump cushions dotted around. The room was obviously intended for a much larger party. Through large paper doors the setting sun was visible, and bathing the room in a golden light. The girls smiled at each other: this was going to be an experience.

Yukiko headed to the bathroom, and Chie tossed her rucksack down on one of the generously sized futons, collapsing on to the one next to it. She giggled to herself. If Yukiko was in maiden mode she’d receive a stern telling off for flouting traditional Japanese customs so flagrantly, but somehow she doubted her friend would mind. Yukiko was proud of her family’s heritage even if she did feel constricted by it, but Chie got the distinct impression there was only one thing on Yukiko’s mind tonight: fun. She searched in her bag for her bathing suit and called to Yukiko.

‘Don’t come out, I’m changing!’

‘Okay, hurry up!’

Chie rubbed her hands together with glee. After whipping off her shoes and socks, she pulled her top over her head and unclasped her bra before letting it slide down her arms. She pulled her yellow bikini top on and fastened it at the back. She glanced down at her boobs, taut against the fabric, and couldn’t help but smile. She’d definitely put on weight in that area over the last year or so. Better that than her thighs, she chuckled. She sat on the futon and pulled her shorts off, followed swiftly by her knickers. After pulling on a pair of matching bikini bottoms and stuffing her regular clothes hastily in her bag, she got up and pulled minor wedgies out of both her bums, front and back. She reflected momentarily that she could probably do with a new bathing suit. Tip-toeing over to the sliding doors she pulled them open. The sight that greeted her was the glistening, steaming water lapping gently against the ancient glassy rocks, reflecting the slowly dying sunlight. The air hummed with magic and the chirping of cicadas, and even tomboyish Chie was struck by the beauty of the moment. She relaxed and closed her eyes, basking in the heat. Then she felt a sharp and surprisingly firm push from behind her, and toppled headfirst in to the spring. Even underwater she could hear Yukiko laughing. When she surfaced a second later, she’d already decided on a plan of action. She leaned over and grasped Yukiko firmly round the waist, pulling her friend headfirst in to the steaming water. Unfortunately her angle was slightly off, and Chie ahd no time to dodge as Yukiko shrieked and fell right on top of her, pushing her underwater. There was a tangle and confused thrashing of legs before both girls surfaced. Chie looked concerned but Yukiko was in hysterics, and as soon as she realised she hadn’t harmed her friend, Chie joined in.

‘THAT was mean!’

‘Snrk...what were you DOING Chie, meditating? Hahaha...’

‘That’s none of your business! Although meditation is an important part of the path to becoming a warrior...’

‘Chie! You’re so funny, hehehe.’

‘Well I am your prince aren’t I?’

The words slipped out and hung in the air between them. Yukiko stopped laughing and turned a deep scarlet, tilting her head to hide her face. Chie struggled to recover.

‘I-I mean, you know...I-I need to be strong. To protect ALL my friends. Not just you Yuki-chan...’

Yukiko looked up and smiled warmly.

‘I know. Besides, I’m glad you’re here to protect me. I rely on you. You’re strong and kind and thoughtful... and I’m really very fortunate I met you.’

Yukiko went silent. She was still blushing, and it seemed also as though she was fidgeting underwater. Chie was deeply touched. The moment cast aside any previous inhibition, and she moved gently towards her friend, smiling. Yukiko reacted almost before Chie did, and the two girls embraced warmly. Yukiko’s hands were underwater clasped around Chie’s back, and Chie’s arms encircled Yukiko’s neck, her fingertips gently stroking Yukiko’s pale, smooth arms. They stayed that way for what seemed like a few minutes, with Yukiko occasionally nuzzling Chie’s neck, which only made Chie smile even more broadly.
There had been nothing to worry about, and deep down Chie thought she had known this ever since they had rescued Yukiko. Their relationship had changed, but it hadn’t altered. It had merely intensified. The two girls felt more like soul mates than friends as they cradled each other, enjoying the feel of their bodies locked together in deep, mutual affection. Eventually Yukiko pulled away, but Chie kept her hands on Yukikos arms. Yukiko giggled momentarily but stopped at the look of seriousness on Chie’s face, whereupon she returned her gaze. Now it was Chie’s turn to confess.

‘It’s not true that you just need me. I need y-you too... You’re beautiful, smart, popular a-and-‘

‘Chie-‘

‘I know you’re gonna say I’m those things too-’

‘Chie wait-‘

‘But I know I’m not.’

Yukiko faltered, and waited instead for Chie to finish.

‘Just like my shadow said, if I... if I have you... that gives me meaning. And I know that’s only one level of the fact. The most important thing is that we’re friends who’d do anything for each other, r-right?’

Yukiko smiled and nodded in total affirmation.

‘But nevertheless, this need is a part of me. Just like you were drawn to me for a reason too.’

This time Yukiko nodded more solemnly, and the tone of her response carried a greater authority. She sounded unusually serious.
‘Like you say, there are different truths to our friendship. To any friendship. But what really matters isn’t the causality behind what we are, but the way we hold these reasons in our hearts. I’d do anything for you, and I know you’d do the same for me. If I wasn’t popular anymore, you wouldn’t abandon me, and if you became the most homely and anonymous girly girl since time began, and you weren’t so feisty and free and independent... well then you’d still be Chie...’

Chie smiled at the beauty of Yukiko’s words.

‘... you’d still be Chie, because the way we know each other... can’t be put in to words.’

Chie felt the sting of tears in her eyes. Her friend was now pouring her heart out in a way she had never known. Yukiko continued.

‘Our shadows showed us the worst aspect of our friendship: the need. But I guess what I wanted to say is that...well...’, and here she became shy and embarrassed again, hiding her face...-’we both know what we mean to each other already-’

She stopped, as she felt Chie’s hand cradling her face. She smiled nervously and looked back in to Chie’s fixed, glistening eyes. When Chie spoke the words, there was no hesitation or sense of self. They flowed freely.

‘I love you.’

Chie simply stared blankly for a moment, feeling anxious as the seconds ticked by. Then Yukiko tilted her head and smirked gently.

‘I’ve been waiting for you to say that.’

Chie blushed. It was more of a defence mechanism than anything else. What had she done? Was Yukiko humouring her? Had she gone too far? Why was Yukiko closing in...

Their lips met. It was gentle at first, the soft movement of Yukiko’s head, gently, up and down, and side to side. Chie was wracked with an intense combination of nerves and pleasure. It was a wonderful sensation, but she had still not reacted in the way Yukiko had planned. The raven haired girl pulled away and, somewhat impatiently, sought Chie’s hands underwater, placing them firmly on her waist.

‘Okay?’

Chie could only nod dumbly.

‘Uh-huh.’

As Yukiko began to kiss her again, this time with her tongue probing gently at her friends locked lips, images flashed through Chie’s mind. The glances in the classroom, the atmosphere and the tension, Yosuke’s knowing remarks, the dildo under the futon, and now here. With Yukiko. Like this. Suddenly it clicked in to place. Yukiko wanted this. And so did Chie. The blonde moved forward, pushing the whole length of her body up against that of Yukiko and moving her hands from her friends waist to a point a little further back, coming to rest on Yukiko’s pert backside for the very first time. At this, the raven-haired beauty spread and lifted her legs, locking them around Chie’s waist. The water buoyed her up creating a beautiful feeling of weightlessness, and Yukiko thrust her crotch rhythmically against Chie, as Chie squeezed her friends ass in time with her thrusting. As Yukiko’s tongue probed and caressed every part of Chie’s mouth, Chie slipped Yukiko’s bikini knickers down and eagerly grasped the warm, soft flesh of Yukiko’s ass without any material to inhibit her. She lovingly caressed and stroked, running a finger tip up and down the crack, which made Yukiko shiver and kiss Chie with an even greater passion. It was then that Chie realised Yukiko’s hands were also busy: they were pulling at her bikini bottoms which were stubbornly clinging to her. Rolling her eyes, she momentarily rolled her eyes and grabbed at them herself, kicking them off and tossing them over the side. Yukiko took this as a cue to follow suit. Bra’s soon followed, and soon the two girls were completely naked, entwined as lovers. Some time passed. Bums and boobs were squeezed and caressed, but neither girl ventured to try that most intimate of touches (although Yukiko did a pretty good job of grinding her pussy against Chie’s belly at every opportunity). When they pulled away, Chie sensed a feeling of embarrassment and regret threatening to install itself in the air between them. She wouldn’t have this, and took Yukiko’s hand underwater. Yukiko smiled sheepishly and leant her head against Chie’s shoulder in acknowledgment. Chie let out a protracted sigh.

‘Well...I knew tonight was going to be different.’

‘Of course... I think we’ve both known for a while now.’

‘The only question is what do we do about it?’

‘Let’s not talk about that now. Let’s just have fun. There are things we haven’t done yet, and now that I know you want the same
thing... let’s just experiment a little.’

‘Sounds good to me! Umm...I guess I can tell you this now...I found your-‘

‘Vibrator?’

‘Yeah... how did you know?’

‘I always leave it there, and I realised you might find it when I was changing. I couldn’t really do anything about it at that
stage though. Ah well... I’m guessing you, erm...’

Chie eagerly filled in the gap.

‘Masturbate? Of course, who doesn’t? I think it’s probably less normal if you DON’T do it by our age. To tell the truth, when I
found your vibe I was quite reassured to find I wasn’t the only one.’

Yukiko was obviously thinking along similar lines, and the relief practically gushed forth from her.

‘You’re telling me! Chie you should’ve told me! I was dead worried!’

‘Sorry, but how the hell are you supposed to start a conversation like that? ‘Hey Yukiko, you flick yourself off this morning? I did, it was great!’

‘Snrk...Chie, y-you...ahaha...’

‘Oh no you don’t, I’m not doing CPR if you drown!’

But it was futile. Yukiko had practically doubled over in the water and Chie was fighting to stop her friends head from disappearing beneath the surface.
Inwardly however, she was buzzing. Here she was, anticipating a night of sex with her best friend, who had just become even more. Things had moved quickly, but she didn’t regret any of it. They were completely at one with each other, and any complications that may result, as Yukiko said, could be left until later.
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The fun has begun, but what happens next? Stay tuned ^_^