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The first time their exploration of one another occurred, it had unraveled and escalated in consequence of quite chaste and innocent guises.Blueberries. She was deeply fond of blueberries and could spend an indefinite amount of time plucking them from the viridescent shrubs. Ever since they'd found their way to one another again, he would always be more than willing to help her in her careful selection of the ones that shone with the most vibrant shades of purple, ripe for the picking.She had yet to elaborate to him on how the late spring had not only arrived for the blooming plants. Or so she thought."I think something feels off on my face", Chihiro had remarked once they were both inside of her room — with a large bowl on her hands — feasting on the product of yet another selection, with the impression there was an intruding smear of the berry being a nuisance."Your face looks fine to me", Haku responded cooly."No, that's not what I meant. I meant that there must be a little bit of... could you try to take it off? The blueberry peel...""Oh. That makes sense. Of course."A firm yet gentle hand of his was raised to meet her cheek. Cool fingers brushed against warm skin, the proximity and contact causing said warmth to transform into glowing heat on both sides of the woman's face. Her heartbeat accelerated until frantic drums echoed through her ears."You feel hot", came Haku's matter-of-fact statement. Chihiro had no way of guessing she could possibly underestimate his overall knowledge of human needs and whims. Or that, as a dragon, said needs blossomed in even more prominent light."I'm fine", she assured him. Yet his other hand met one of hers and grasped it delicately."I feel it as well", he said in contented air. Chihiro had never felt as flustered."What do you mean, you 'feel it as well'?!"Which brought them to now.The bowl of blueberries long forgotten, only the two of them existed in the entire universe, sitting side by side in her bed. She shifted and adjusted herself awkwardly. "So... you do know that humans have those... feelings that happen to arise when they reach a certain age?""Yes. Why is that a problem?""It's not a problem, it's just something, you know, uncomfortable to navigate and discuss so openly.""That is interesting to me", Haku's olive green eyes sparkled with curiosity over this newfound fact, "because dragons are usually open and straightforward about the possession of their mates.""Have you ever had a mate? I mean, before we got the chance to meet again?" Chihiro questioned, not sure why that piece of information would be so crucial to her. A surge of what she could only, against her best intentions, name as jealousy, threatened to greet her. Although that was something she would not admit. Funny, humans aren't really accepting of many of their emotions, be it desire or a jealous streak, she said to herself."I haven't."She breathed out, relief coursing through her. "And why not?""I always felt that if I was ever meant to have a mate, then the one who would qualify as the right match", Haku's orbs pierced and struck hers with their earnestness, "would be you, Chihiro."She tried, sincerely tried to contain the mixture of excitement and embarrassment brewing inside, still, a gasp left her in a fraction of second before her cheeks were colored a pretty pink. "So I can be your mate as a human?! I didn't think this was something common.""It is not.""But you're... still willing to do this with me?" Chihiro's meek voice pleaded."Surely on this form I take", he gestured to his body, "it will be much more convenient.""Then... what now?" She voiced her uncertainties about how to proceed."You want me to kiss you", Haku stated — did not ask, as he had developed a sensitive link to Chihiro's particular bodily desires. Still, he inquired: "Can I?""Please", was all Chihiro could muster before his lips were on hers, devouring them.His mouth was water from a river. Serene, languid in its movements, yet all-consuming and gradually quenching her thirst. His two arms that enfolded her were the waves that swept her away from the ground, transported her to an airy and lightheaded state.Once their lips had parted and she caught her breath, Haku instructed, "Take off these", tugging at her blouse to demonstrate.She nodded and started to undress slowly, as a test to his next move. But he merely watched her, albeit with a certain hunger she read in his features, and allowed her to take the time she'd established, until she was sitting completely naked before him.He touched Chihiro's shoulder and let his hand snake down her arm. Instead of the usual 'you look beautiful' he'd profess under different circumstances, he merely informed her, "Your skin is very pleasant."So, he kissed her forehead, then her collarbone, where, after the kiss, he lightly sank his teeth and nuzzled into. Chihiro shuddered at the strange but gratifying feeling in the little time Haku granted her before his avid hands cupped both her breasts. His following action was to kiss them, hear her whimper, watch the little buds harden at his care."Amazing", he muttered, running a long finger through the spots he'd just teased. His nose caught a whiff of her musky scent increasing, and he then gestured for her to spread her legs, experimentally inserted that same finger inside her sex. Chihiro impulsively held onto both his shoulders at the overwhelming sensation. It only grew stronger as he picked up a teasing pace and got another digit inside.A good minute passed with him exploring her wetness. "It reminds me of the sea", he confessed with a modest smile."I want you to know something", Chihiro said in ragged breath, the usual affection still pouring out in her tone and comforting him. "You're also the only one that I trust for this."Haku swore: "I will do everything I can to take care of you as you deserve."That made her melt. Once she was ready, his mouth took the place of his digits as he lowered his head and tasted her, let her aroma pervade his tongue. Increasing his speed, Chihiro's wavering exhalations turned into pants. She cried out his name when she finally hit her peak, collapsing into the bed seconds after.Haku distanced himself and began licking his fingers, intoxicated with their smell, before offering, "Do you want to taste yourself?"She opened her mouth in confirmation and had him stick both fingers inside it. The salty tang felt notably different than the sweetness of the berries she appreciated so much, but it was good nonetheless.Next was his turn to get undressed, and she vowed she would make him feel as good as he'd perfectly done with her. Making him rest against a pillow on the headboard, Chihiro enveloped his shaft in the wetness and warmth of her mouth. He tensed, but soon, feeling her take him and release him several times allowed him to relax. Dainty hands grasped his length and caressed it, while he watched with all the attentiveness."Is that being good for you?" She asked. A soft moan was the initial response, before he added:"Very much."She increased the friction, moving faster and inducing him to buck his hips, searching for a conclusion of this passionate act. Haku called out for her before a grunt left him and he came hard, his desire spilling and leaving her with drops to taste until he was clean."Thank you", he said. "I'd like to be inside you now. Am I allowed?""Yes. Please", came her eager reply.As they positioned themselves, with him falling on top of her, and he carefully entered her, the spike of pain still caused her some discomfort and she wailed. But he assured her with the words, "It will feel better soon."Feel better it did. As their bodies searched for the perfect rhythm and danced their way into delight, she felt all her worries disappear. He was her everything, and she could almost cry over his peculiar yet understanding, caring self. Misty-eyed was the look she gave him, to which he responded with the kindest, most loving expression she had ever seen — and would possibly ever see in her lifetime. Chihiro grinned and whispered, "Thank you as well."Faster they moved and chased for their rapture, until it bubbled up and overflowed in their cores, making the pair scream their joy in unison.Haku pulled her in for a tight embrace under the covers. "We need to do this more often", he said happily."I'm still having a hard time believing we did this just now", she laughed."Why?" He furrowed his brow."The one I've cherished as deeply as your river flows, since my childhood... really happened to be my first and will be my last. It's everything I've ever needed.""Your happiness is my happiness. And sometimes I think momentarily... a river flows in you, too.""Really? How so?" Chihiro exchanged an affectionate glance with him."What is yours never feels dissimilar from what is mine. It's all the same in my heart.""That is beautiful. You could write poetry anytime, you know. With the way you speak more often than not!""No. I was being sincere, that's all", he countered, his glee never having been so evident. "Now, we should probably rest.""Before that... I wanted to tell you, I'm more than glad to be yours forever.""Forever", he stated as an oath of love, "has been ours since always."