Sei\'s Magic

Chapter 3


Sorry it took so long and please give a shout to crewel as thanks for having this chpater my disc got corrupted and I lost this chapter as fanfiction.net delted my account as well so I didn\'t havea copy of teh chapter. Please review and let me know what you think.

Please be nice if i have teh exhuastion thing wrong I am just winging it on that.

Misao giggled as she tossed Sei into the air slightly. She caught Sei and the doorbell rang. Misao placed Sei back into the playpen. The doorbell rang again, “Coming,” Misao hurried to the door. She pulled it open and blinked. “We don’t have a study session today, do we?

“No,” Aoshi’s deep voice stated. “May I come in?”

“Of course,” Misao gasped as she moved for him to come in. A cry caught Misao’s attention and she raced to Sei. “Can you shut the door, please?” Misao called. “Now what’s wrong?” Misao picked Sei up.

The crying ceased. “Seems she wants to be held,” Aoshi sated as he stood next to her.

“I see that,” Misao mumbled as she looked up at Aoshi. “So why did you come by?” Misao smiled at Sei.

“I thought you might like help babysitting,” Aoshi lied.. He growled as she still didn’t seem interested in him. ‘Didn’t any of that scenario affect her?’ Aoshi growled to himself.

“That’s cool, Oh I washed your shirt. If you’ll hold her I’ll go get it.” Misao mumble.

Aoshi blinked as the child was placed in front of him. Aoshi took Sei her small face seemed grumpy. Sei started crying, Aoshi blinked at the little girl. He placed her on his lap and the crying ceased. He moved his knee gaining a giggle from the little girl.

“Well you don’t do to well with children do you Aoshi-sama? Misao questioned as she came back with his black shirt, folded.

“Ahh, I haven’t watched a child since I was 15.” Aoshi muttered.

“That wasn’t too long ago was it?

“It was 10 years ago.” Aoshi replied as he laid Sei in his arms, as a yawn came from the little girl. He rocked Sei and her eyes drifted closed.

“Now I can’t even do that.” Misao stated with a pout. Misao sat on the couch next to Aoshi. “It almost seems like we’re married.” Misao laughed as she learned her head against Aoshi’s shoulder. Aoshi looked down to Misao. “Oh, I’m sorry Aoshi.” Misao sat upright and looked at him. “I shouldn’t have said that or leaned on you.” Misao sighed.

“It’s fine, ” Aoshi muttered.

“I’m just tired, taking care of Sei is hard.”

“You can lean on my shoulder it doesn’t bother me.” Misao blinked up at him and smiled.

“Thank you, Aoshi.” Misao blushed but laid her head against his shoulder once more. Aoshi looked to her and then back to Sei. Sei gurgled lightly as she slept in his arms. A content sign was heard from Misao, her weight leaned a little more heavily on him.

A chuckle left Aoshi as he looked from the little sleeping girl to the older one. Aoshi laid his head back and jumped slightly as a loud knock sounded. Misao jumped as well, but not so silently. She screamed lightly and wrapped her arms around Aoshi. Her eyes widened and she released him getting up and running to the door.

Another chuckle left Aoshi. Aoshi stood and followed Misao to the door. His eyes widened as he recognized the girl standing at the door.

“Please I assure you I know Sano. He’s ill right now and has entrusted Sei to my care for a few days.”

“He would have called,” Misao stated irritated. “I told you that,”

“He can’t, he’s too exhausted to even lift an arm right now.” Megumi huffed. “He told me it would be difficult.” Megumi muttered as she glanced to the side. “Aoshi?” Megumi questioned in shock.

“Megumi,” Aoshi dipped his head slightly in greeting. “You look well,” Aoshi replied.

“Well you know her, good.” Misao bit at Aoshi. “Now why are you here?” Misao glared at Aoshi.

“I told you.” Aoshi replied confused with her sudden change of attitude.

“Can I just get Sei, please?”

“No!” Misao yelled.

Sei started crying as she was awoken. “Misao you need to be quiet if you want the baby to take its nap.” Aoshi replied still disturbed by her glare.

“I know that, why didn’t you place her in the playpen?” Misao snapped.

I didn’t think of it,” Aoshi muttered.

“Aoshi you aren’t suppose to get worked up,” Megumi stated as she saw him scrunch his eyes shut.

“I know,” Aoshi sighed.

“What is going on?” Misao looked from the two.

“Let me come in and I’ll explain.” Megumi tried to be nice.

“Fine, come in.” Misao glared at Megumi.

“Seems someone likes someone,” Megumi smiled to herself. “Aoshi you better go sit down.” Aoshi nodded and headed back into the sitting room.

Misao and Megumi followed. “You can start talking,” Misao stated as they walked.

“What do you want to know first?” Megumi responded with a question.

“How do you know Aoshi?” Misao stopped and turned to face her.

“Aoshi was one of my patients about two months ago.” Megumi smirked at the surprised look on her face. “If he wants to tell you why, let him.”

“Oooh,” Sorry Misao mumbled dropping her head. “I thought you two wer...never mind.” Misao rambled.

“Sano lives in the same building as you, doesn’t he?” Aoshi questioned as he finally sat on the couch, his hand going to his head.

“Yes, he does.” Megumi replied. ‘So this must be the 18 year old he tutors.’ “I met him a little over a month ago. I’ve helped him take care of Sei over the few weeks he’s had her, but she’s been keeping him awake for weeks on end. His body couldn’t handle the strain and he collapsed yesterday.” Megumi took a heavy breath, the worry she felt seemed to come back. “I found him in the elevator yesterday, luckily I know, another gentlemen in the building, he helped me get Sano to his apartment.” Her eyes saddened as she wanted to be there when he awoke again, which might not be for days.

“I thought he looked paler than usual, ” Misao mumbled. “He’s been working a lot lately, he told me he wanted to make sure she gets what she needs.”

“Yes, but she’s still waking up at nights.” Megumi pressed. “I’ve offered my help, so he can get better.”

Aoshi looked to Megumi and then to Misao’s stricken face. “I’m sorry I just can’t help how I acted, if I’d known I wouldn’t have gotten so angry.” Misao mumbled. “You can take Sei.” Misao had tears in her eyes. I can’t believe him, always worried about someone else, never himself.” Misao wiped the tears away frustrated. “He’s such an idiot.” Misao went and picked Sei up. “Here, let me go get her bag.” Misao mumbled walking out of the room with her head bowed.

“Seems someone likes you.” Megumi mumbled. Aoshi blinked at Megumi, surprised showed on his features as he looked peacefully down at Sei.

“Did you hit Sagara?” Aoshi questioned. Megumi’s snapped up at the question. Megumi nodded at Aoshi.

“I guess I’m still a little shaken up,” Megumi mumbled.

“Sano’s brash and loud, but he will never mistreat you.” Megumi looked to the floor as she rocked Sei in her arms.

“It takes time, Aoshi,” Megumi replied after a moment of silence.

“Here’s the baby bag. I had to gather the stuff and put it back, I thought she would be here until midnight or so.” Misao sniffled.

“Thank you I promise, Sano will get better.” Misao looked up at Megumi and a small smile graced her features.

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“Sano you can’t take care of her,” Megumi snapped.

“I don’t care, she’s staying here.” Sano snarled, regretting it as his head seems to spin.

“Sano you need to lie back down, “ Megumi sat on the edge of his bed and placed her hands on his shoulders. She applied a light pressure but he refused.

“I don’t care how badly off I am, she’s staying I won’t let you take her.” Angry brown eyes met maroon ones.

”I don’t want to take her from you. You can’t take care of her for at least week.” Megumi tried to keep her voice calm. Sano placed a hand to his forehead. “You need to rest or you’ll get worse.

“She’s not going,” Sano stated as he leaned back against the wall.

“It’s only for a few days Sano.” Megumi ran her fingers over his forehead, Sano’s eyes shutting at the light touch. Megumi went to get up, but Sano grabbed her wrist and yanked her down.

Megumi gasped in surprise, her nose an inch from Sano’s nose. “No,” Sano breathed.

Sano took a deep breath and inhaled Megumi’s flower scent, he opened his eyes lazily, as his strength seemed drained. He was surprised how close she was. “Sano, why won’t you let me take care of her?”

“It’s not that.” Sano closed his eyes again. ‘She’s so close and she feels so nice.’ A shudder passed through Sano. “I don’t want her to leave the apartment. I want her around me.” Sano sighed, his eyes meeting her smiling gaze.

“Well I can’t take care of her here,” Megumi laughed slightly.

“Why not?’ Sano questioned, the thought of having her taking care of him sounded down right nice.

“I…” Megumi hadn’t even thought about that before the statement left her mouth. ‘Yeah, why not?’ Her brain seemed to question her. ‘He’s a guy.’ She told herself subconsciously. ‘So…’ The voice said. “I have no where to sleep,” Megumi finally managed.

“The couch has a bed, you could pull it out.” Sano managed, his eyes dropping as he wanted to rest. ‘So warm,’ Sano thought. He opened his eyes again as Megumi tried to stand. He didn’t know why he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer, his lips brushing ever so lightly over hers. Sano panicked and let her go turning his head for the smack he expected.

Megumi tried to stand, but his arms wrapping around her startled her and then feeling his soft lips on hers. She was frozen, as his arms moved. She wanted the warmth back. She still had her hands on his chest along with her chest.

Sano peeked an eye open when she didn’t move. “I’m sorry I have no…” Sano’s eyes widened as her lips brush his, his hand went to the back of her head as he kissed her back. He trailed his tongue along her bottom lip, but Megumi pulled back.

Sano breathed heavily, he felt lightheaded. “I shouldn’t have done that.” Megumi blurted out as she stood. She placed a hand to her month.

“Was is that bad?” Sano sneered as she covered her mouth.

“NO!” Megumi hollered lightly. A hand clasped over her mouth. Sano blinked at her.

“But you said.” His voice was a whisper.

“You’re still weak and that could cause you to…” Megumi slumped her shoulders as she saw his eyes close. “…Pass out.” Megumi mumbled. “Guess I have to stay since I didn’t get your consent to take her.” Megumi pulled the blanket over Sano. Letting her fingers brush his bare chest. She ran her fingers through his hair, and was slightly surprised at it’s softness.

Sano awoke and looked to the crib finding it empty. He threw the covers back and practically jumped out of bed. He crumbled to the floor as his legs didn’t want to support his weight.

Megumi was laying on the hid-a-bed. She awoke with a start at the noise. She looked down to Sei. “Sano, ” Megumi quickly got out of bed, making sure to place the other pillow on the other side of Sei for the time being. She raced to Sano’s room and saw him on the floor. “Sano, it’s okay Sei’s fine.”

Sano looked up at Megumi and sighed as she knelt next to him. “I forgot about my condition.”

“Let’s get you back to bed hmm, “ Megumi helped Sano to his feet. “It’s okay. I probably would have too, but you need to be more careful anymore of that and you’ll make it worse.” Megumi stated softly as she pulled the covers over him. “Just go back to sleep.” Megumi whispered as she ran her fingers through his hair once more.

“Thanks, this is nice, ” Sano mumbled as sleep started to take affect again. “No ones ever taken care of me when I’m sick.” Sano’s voice trailed off as sleep over took him. Megumi stared down at Sano with a small smiled. She got up and went back into living room. She picked Sei up and walked back to Sano’s room, placing Sei back in the crib. She smiled as she practically fell in the bed and went to sleep.

Sano woke up a few days later. This time upon waking he noticed the smell of food wasn’t in the air as usual. He looked to his bedside clock and notice he’d woken up and hour later than the past few days. He sat up slowly, feeling better than he had in days. “Maybe I can get up and walk today,” Sano thought. He looked at the crib, and saw Sei sleeping.

Sano pulled the covers back and slowly placed his feet on the carpet. He stood up slowly, his legs a little shaky but able to hold his weight. He took slow steps to the open door and grabbled the doorframe and halted for a minute. He was breathing heavily, and waited for his breath to come back somewhat. He then continued to the living room and made it to the couch.

Sano took deep breaths his eyes catching a sight he’d never seen. Megumi was laying on the bed, her head almost directly below where he stood. Her hair fanned around her head, her serene face in a content smile. A sign came from her lips, as her hand gripped the blanket, which lay around her waist. Her nightshirt gaped open slightly showing a small portion of her cleavage. Sano blushed and looked away from the sight. He managed to make his way around to the bed and practically collapsed on it. A groan came from Megumi at the slight movement, but she didn’t awaken.

“I thought you said you weren’t going to stay.” Sano whispered as he trailed the back of his fingers, ever so lightly over her forehead. A sign came from Megumi and she turned towards Sano. Her hand landed on his leg and Sano controlled his surprised gasp.

“Mmm,” Megumi mumbled as she groped for the warmth. Sano gulped and slid his weight further onto the bed. He leaned against the back of the couch, as Megumi wrapped her arms around his waist. She laid her head on his legs, as he ran his fingers lightly through her hair.

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Megumi stirred slightly as she heard light snoring. She snuggled closer to what her arms were wrapped around. Megumi snapped her eyes open and met black cloth. She looked further down and saw toe bare feet. She unwrapped her arms and lifted herself up. She sat back on her legs, running a hand through her hair. She stared at his form, his head tilted lightly to the side, his arms limp next to his body, his delectable chest rising and falling.

She looked to his face once more, his lips parting as he licked his lips. She glanced to his eyes and saw them still shut. “Must be dreaming,” She thought. She remembered back to their kiss, neither had spoken about it. His lips had been so soft and she wanted to feel them against her once more. She didn’t realize she had leaned forward until her lips met his slightly damp ones.

Sano’s eyes snapped open as he felt someone kissing him, he responded to the kiss his arms wrapping around the shoulders of the person. “Mmm,” He growled in response as he licked her bottom lips, the lips parting for him to enter. He slowly let his tongue explore her mouth.

Sano had leaned forward to place his arm’s around the person’s lower back. Another growl escaped him as her tongue started to meet his. He leaned her back and now had his upper body sideways to hers. His hand next to her shoulders as he continued to kiss her. The kiss broke and both pairs of eyes opened, as they took in breaths for much needed air.

Sano didn’t delay and started to place kisses down the side of her neck. A groan coming from Megumi, as her hands came up and held his head. A nip where shoulder and neck met made Megumi gasped, the sound seemed to go straight through Sano as he started to get aroused. More gasps and mews came from her, making him grow harder, as he nipped and licked her neck. He pulled the nightshirt down her right shoulder, exposing the round curve of her breast. He bent down and lapped at the newly exposed skin.

“N…No!” He heard Megumi gasp and he sat up instantly, his hand up and away from her. Megumi had her eyes closed and her head turned away.

“I’m sorry,” Sano said as she refused to open her eyes. “I got carried away,” Sano placed a hand to his forehead. He placed his head against the mattress, trying to get the dizzy spells to leave.

Megumi had scrunched her eyes shut as his tongue danced over her skin. A flash of a man, in gray, his mouth biting into her skin, causing pain to course through her.. She opened her eyes and saw Sano breathing heavily and leaning his head against the mattress. “Oh, Sano, you need to stop making yourself so light headed.” Megumi tried to take the awkwardness away.

“You kissed me,” Sano mumbled, “But yeah I need to start thinking. I’m sorry, I got carried away.” Sano slowly sat up and met her maroon eyes. “I didn’t hurt you, did I?” Sano’s eyes were questioning.

Megumi looked him in the eye and then wrapped her arms around and buried her head into his shoulder. Sano closed his eyes as she did this, but wrapped his arms around her form. “What’s wrong, Megumi?” Megumi shook her head and just pulled her self closer. “K, if ya don’t want to talk, it’s fine.” Sano rubbed her back soothingly, “I just hope it wasn’t me.” Sano mumbled.

“It wasn’t.” Megumi answered in a really low voice. “I…” Megumi pulled back. “Need to tell you something.” Megumi met his eyes.

A cry made Megumi look to the bedroom and she hastily got up from the bed and ran to the baby.

Sano’s eyes were wide as he gulped. The nightshirt went down to mid thigh. He had let his eyes wander down her toned legs.