11A/N: Gosh, it's been some time since I wrote something for this ship. I got my inspiration from a picture on the internet (the one on the cover, which I don't own by the way). Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own this anime/manga. Happy now?
Hikaru just wanted a long, hot bath.
After a day of hard work her muscles ached for some relaxation. Not that she didn't enjoy work. No, otherwise she would've quit a long time ago.
She still worked for the World Beyblade Battle Association. Ryo was as crazy as always, still calling himself "The Immortal Phoenix", but Hikaru wouldn't want him any other way. She grew close to him during the years she'd been at his side, close enough to think of him as a father. She had never met hers so Ryo was the perfect fatherly figure. Even if it was sometimes annoying her, his personality made her forget about most of her problems. Like when she joined him. The girl did it to protect herself from the darkness. Nothing could hurt her in Ryo's presence, or so she told herself.
She wanted to get away from the pain, from the purple light, the blackness of it all. She wanted to get away from L-Drago's wrath. No, there was no use thinking about the past. She promised herself to leave it all behind. If not for her sake, for her friends'.
She forgave Ryuga.
Ryuga…Thinking of him only reminded her of the reason of her tiredness.
The bluenette didn't get such much sleep the other night. She had been worried. Ryuga went to America for a beyblade competition and was supposed to return that day. He hadn't called yet, and dark thoughts were flooding her mind already.
What if something happened to him. He had promised he'd call as soon as he gets off the plane.
She knew Ryuga was strong, but there was always a chance for someone stronger to appear, just like it happened with Nemesis. More nightmares to bear, more tears to shed.
That time they almost lost him. She almost lost him.
"I thought you were gone."
"Heh, you thought wrong, then."
Hikaru couldn't let something like that happen ever again so she started practicing with her bey. Nothing and nobody was going to stop her from fighting. She had had enough. No more hiding.
"I'm ready to leave it all behind and never look back."
And so she got back into shape and battled every chance she got to do so. It was her life after all.
The girl didn't know how, but sooner or later she realized that she didn't fear Ryuga, but the beast in his beyblade. She wanted to be close to him, even if it meant getting close to L-Drago too.
He took the time to train her and, slowly, she started to open her heart. She realized that she had feeling for him.
Hikaru wanted to confess, but never found the right moment to do so.
One day she entered one of the many tournaments in Metal City and she fought with all her might, knowing that he was watching too. When she won, Hikaru couldn't contain the wide smile off of her face. She made her way towards him.
"You saw that, right? I won!"
He just smiled and ruffled her hair.
"I knew you could do it. You were strong before we started training."
Hikaru felt proud. To be praised by Ryuga was making her feel all warm inside. It gave her courage. Maybe it was the moment to let her feelings out.
She was surprised, though, when he stared at her through half-closed eyes. Those dark gold orbs filled with unknown emotions were burning into her skin. He sighed and took a step her way. She looked confused as Ryuga let his long fingers trace her face, stopping at her lips.
Hikaru had no idea what to do so she just waited for his next move.
"You know, I think you deserve a prize for getting the first place. What do you say, Hikaru?"
Her name sounded so good when he said it like that. She blushed as he got closer.
"And I even know what you deserve. Close your eyes."
She knew by then where this was going so she relaxed in his hold and let her eyelids drop over blue-purple orbs. After mere seconds of waiting, she felt a pair lips press against hers in a chaste kiss, leaving her weak in the knees.
Everything was perfect in their little world, just the two of them, together.
Since then more than a year had passed and her feeling were stronger than ever, which took her back to the initial problem. She was sick worried and tired. Not the best combination.
That was it. She would call him after her bath. If he didn't respond, she'd personally go to his apartment.
She unlocked the door and entered her own apartment, closing the door shut behind her. Only after she took of her boots and jacket did she take in her surroundings. Something was off. Hikaru sensed the change and sat straight, violet eyes scanning the place, expecting something or someone to jump out at her. The sun was setting outside so she pressed the light switch. It didn't work. Someone must have been inside and left her without electricity. Someone that might still be in there.
The bluenette took out her bey and launcher. Whoever decided to mess with her made a huge mistake, one which they'll regret. She would make sure of that.
Everything was silent, only her breathing audible. She checked the kitchen, bathroom, spare bedroom, the main room, but everything was in perfect place, just like she had left them. That fact only aroused more confusion and anxiety from the girl. Only one room left to check. Her bedroom. Faint light was making its way from under the wooden door. She gulped and grabbed the handle, twisting it to successfully open said door.
Whatever her thoughts had been before, they were forgotten the next moment, a shocked expression plastered on her face. Her grip became nonexistent so the blue bey fell to the floor, rolling next to its launcher.
Hikaru had not been prepared for what she saw. The sight made her knees go weak, heat traveling to her tanned cheeks.
There, right in front of her, on her bed, supporting himself on only one forearm, was a shirtless Ryuga. What shocked her was the electric pink ribbon that was twisted around his frame, ending with a bow on his back. The room was lit by only a few candles, their light creating dark shadows over his muscles.
He was giving her a look that dared her to get closer, one of which she didn't complain. A cup of chocolate ice cream was resting in his free hand while the white-haired blader was holding a plastic spoon between his parted lips.
That was definitely unexpected.
Hikaru observed how the chocolate ice cream was half melted and also her favorite flavor. She could only imagine the taste of it, pure heaven for sure. It would only taste better if it was running down the hard torso of her lover. The though made her blush intensify. Now was not the time to be thinking about her boyfriend's perfect body.
The things he was doing to her sometimes.
He seemed pleased by her reaction as he sent a smirk her way. "Surprise." The single word was enough to snap her out of her daydream.
"What are you doing here?" Hikaru began speaking. "Why didn't you call me?" Her voice showed wariness and he raised an eyebrow.
"I think that question is unnecessary. I thought that me in person would chase away your worries better than my voice." He could still talk, even with that spoon in his mouth. "And this," he gestured to himself, "This is only a present for you. Something sweet to make up for my absence."
Hikaru gave the melted ice cream another long look and asked, her voice showing relief as a tired smile formed on her lips, "Just how long were you waiting for me to get here?"
He frowned and looked her in the eye. "Not that long. I took off after you left the WBBA HQ."
She let surprise show itself over her features. So he followed her around town. How come she hadn't felt anything strange earlier?
"Oh, so now you're stalking me?" Hikaru joked and crouched to be at the same level with Ryuga.
Said stalker just gave a small laugh and closed his eyes. "As if. Woman, this started a long time ago."
She laughed, too, and took the plastic spoon out of his mouth, showing it into the cup. After that, the bluenette stood up and started to eat the ice cream. While she was at it, the girl opened her wardrobe and took out a fluffy, white towel.
Even if the ribbon was loose around him, Ryuga made no move to take it off. Where would be the fun if he did so. "Aren't you going to open your present? After all, I'm here for your entertainment."
She looked back at him, taking another spoonful of her desert. "Nah, I'll first take a bath. If you waited for me to get home, you'll wait for me to be done with it too, right?"
He knew what she was doing. The girl was teasing him for not calling her. He knew she was displeased, but he had never thought it'll be enough for her to leave him alone and waiting.
He smirked. "For you it's worth it."
The bluenette gave him an innocent smile, her words not matching it at all, "And besides, what's the point of it? Why take it off if I'm going to tie you up again later?" Hikaru finished with a lick at her lower lip to capture some of the creamy, melted chocolate that escaped her mouth.
It was one of the most sensuous things he had seen in his life. He felt the urge to just get up and pull her to him, to crash his lips against hers, to let their tongues meet and taste the chocolate in her mouth. But that would have to wait since this was a game of theirs. Ryuga knew that if he was good he'd get a prize from her too.
The girl put the finished cup on the nightstand and made her way to the door, sending one last triumphant grin the male's way. "Lets leave the best for the end, Ryuga dear."
With that comment, Hikaru closed the bedroom's door and left Ryuga there to suffer to the sound of water running and soft humming coming from the other side of the wall.
A/N: I am so sorry for the anguish beginning. I didn't plan it, but once I started I just couldn't stop. This is what those two do to me! I hope you enjoyed this little story of mine. This couple needs so much more love. Come on, people, the fans need some fresh RyuKaru (I don't now about others, but I sure do).
Much love,
BlackCatNeko999