⚜️ Keywords ⚜️

Y/n -> your name
E/c -> eyes colour

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Even though there was steam around you, you brought your knees close to your chest as if you wanted to hide your naked body.
The water was very warm but surprisingly pleasant and relaxing and you were on the verge of falling asleep when a voice called you.

《Wake up Y/n, this is not the right place to sleep.》

You blinked repeatedly to avoid that. After Katakuri, you got ready to dive into the water, but on your contrary he had been staring at your little figure all the time causing you some embarrassment.

《I can't help it...it's so relaxing.》  You said and looked at the bowl next to you.

《Uhm, could you turn around? I want to use the bowl...》

《Do it in front of me.》  He immediately interrupted you.

You stayed in a bewildered silence without moving a muscle.

《W-what did you say...》  You probably didn't hear right.

No, you heard very well. Katakuri repeated those words again with his piercing red eyes. He was a few meters away from you, sitting in the water and with one elbow resting on a white rock, waiting for your next move.
You took a deep breath and stood up; however, you turned away from him to prevent him from seeing you completely naked.

You could clearly feel his gaze as you threw the hot water on your shoulders and back.

《You are getting so red...》

Of course, it was the effect of that place on you, but not only and he knew it well...anyway, you ignored his provocative voice and picked up some water with the wooden container to use it on your face, until you felt a grip on your buttock.

《W-what the heck now!》  You yelled in annoyance.

Suddenly, the image of the hotel disappeared and a giant mountain appeared in its place. You tried to get back into the water, but Katakuri grabbed you sharply to keep you from running away.

《Didn't I tell you to do that in front of me?》  His arms were resting against the edge of the tub and so your body was crushed as well.

《Y-you can't ask me like it's nothing...!》  His hard abdomen hit your backside. Feeling no response from you, he wrapped his forearm around your waist so as not to lose contact with your smooth, wet skin.

《Do you think this is a joke? Any husband would like to look at the body of his wife and I want to look at yours.》

Katakuri whispered those words close to your ear; without warning, his hand moved along your inner thigh making you wince a little. Every inch of your bodies moving through the water made it splash all over the place.

《T-that's not an excuse and you can't do this here!》

You tried to stop him, but his hands kept running over your skin relentlessly making you feel even hotter than before.

《There is no one else besides us.》

His palm caused an unexpected warmth between your legs. You wanted him to touch you more than that...
But before you could ask, a distant voice warned both of you that it was time to come back for dinner.

《Mpf, don't think I'll let you go so easily...we'll continue this later.》  Katakuri warned you in a deep, low voice.

Fortunately, the waters of the spring managed to calm your emotions, before finally leaving.

- - -

After you dried, you put on the clothing that was left for you, different from what you had before.

You weren't the kind of person to wear traditional clothing, but when you saw it on you, well, it wasn't too bad; also, you liked that blue on you.

Compared to when you had just arrived on the island, you felt very energetic now, both physically and mentally.

《I didn't think I could feel so good after a bath...》

But then, your thoughts irremediably fell on the things that Katakuri had told you and suddenly blushed. Well, more of two weeks had passed since you two hadn't spent some time alone and in intimacy and you had to admit that such a situation worked in your favor...however, you couldn't ignore your husband's restlessness that evening, despite having been busy all that time elsewhere.

You left the locker room to go to another one, where they directed you to have your dinner. When you opened the sliding door, your e/c eyes stared in disbelief at what was in front of them...sitting in front of a low wooden table and cross-legged, your crimson giant was wearing a yukata similar to yours but completely black, even if you could see some floral decoration on the fabric; moreover, he was wearing it only on his right shoulder, while the other sleeve ran down his waist...in this way, his tattooed pecs were almost completely exposed.

To your surprise, he wasn't wearing his trusty scarf so his manly neck was well exposed too. You swallowed hard just before he turned the head in your direction.

Like you, he had observed you closely. You were there, wearing a pair of Japanese wooden clogs that showed off your pretty bare feet and yukata neatly tied around your little figure with that pearl-colored obi belt.

《It looks really good on you, Y/n.》  Your cheeks flushed when he said it with a satisfied smile.

《T-this is the first time I wear it, so I didn't think I put it right...》  You said while touching the fabric with your fingers.

When you sat down next to him, Katakuri noticed a detail and, without saying anything, took your collar and made a wider neckline on the nape of your neck. For a moment, you didn't understand why he was doing this.

《I'm not an expert, but I have seen women wear it this way.》  You frowned in the meantime.

《I see...when did you see them?》  Of course, you were referring to women.

《Sweet City always has parties of this type, even if it's not mandatory to wear it.》  You didn't know why, but that answer didn't convince you.

《So you must have looked very carefully to remember such a thing...》  Now that the subject had been touched, you didn't hesitate to show your disapproval and Katakuri noticed your changed expression.

《None of them wore yukata the way you are wearing it tonight.》  He leaned slightly above you.  《And with this neckline, you are much more inviting now.》

Before he could continue, the old man and the maids entered with the food served in wooden plates.

《I hope you enjoy the meal.》  He told you with a bow.

In a few seconds, the table was filled with different varieties of dishes; meat, vegetables, raw fish and some types of fruit were exposed before your eyes and a rumbling in the stomach warned you that it was time to eat.

You took the wooden sticks and folded your hands together in prayer before detaching them.

《I learned how to use them when I was a child. From my mother.》  You said as you ate from a small bowl and after you two were alone again.

《You must have been very attached to her.》  He answered; in that moment, you realized that you had never talked about your childhood with him.

《Yes. I learned a lot from her, despite the short time spent together...》  You gently placed your plate on the table  《I often dream of her...I miss her so much...》

Katakuri stretched an arm on your back to be able to caress it.

《I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that...》  He saw your sad expression.

《It's not your fault and I'm glad I talked about this with you...》

After that, you poured sake (Japanese alcoholic drink) first into his cup and then into yours.

《But now, let's think about celebrating this important day...》  You stood up and managed to reach his height  《I don't want to say things like "I wish I had known you long ago" or "I would never have believed that" because I wouldn't have met the man that you are, strong, brave and also tender...I love you and I'll be by your side until you will tired of me...!》

You concluded with a big cheeky smile and brought your cup close to his.

《Happy Birthday Katakuri.》

He watched and listened to you all the time, until he smiled back, amused by your statement. He hugged you tightly to himself, resting his forehead on your shoulder.

《Mpf, I could never get tired of you, even if you're a brat.》  You raised an eyebrow at that nagging nickname.

《Oh and so I would be a brat...》  Then, you moved so that his face was in front of your full chest.  《Do you still think so?》

You said it with a narrow, mischievous eye. At that point, all you did was throw wood on a fire that had already been burning for some time, because Katakuri didn't reject that provocative offer....in the meantime, you poured yourself another drop of that delicious hot liquor and finished a moment later...but the problem was, you never drank it before and you would soon know the effects.

- - -

Despite your husband's replies, you continued to enjoy that fantastic dinner as if nothing had happened. Of course, he didn't want to deprive you of that happiness but he didn't want to see you hurt yourself because of one glass too many either...

Katakuri took the bottle out of your sight and frowned when he felt it was half empty.

《You're exaggerating Y/n, it's enough.》

Your body began to swing slightly left and right, but you ignored his words, until he took it upon himself to stop you.

《I SAID IT'S ENOUGH.》

Katakuri pushed you away from the table with one arm and his grip was enough to not let you go so easily. You jumped because of that.

《Let me go please, you hurt mee~》  Your voice was unexpectedly high. Your head was starting to hurt like hell and you couldn't see Katakuri's face very well.

《T-this wasn't how it was supposed to end...》  You thought while you were complaining.

Suddenly, you felt caught in his big arms as he stood up and headed for the door and in that moment the old man appeared in front of him.

《W-what happened to Mrs. Charlotte?! Doesn't she feel well?》  But Katakuri reassured him.

《It seems your drink was very good, sir. Nothing to worry about.》  The other smiled at that answer, although he continued to be worried.

《If you like, the bedrooms are on this side, Mr. Charlotte.》  The old man added.

Katakuri went in that direction and opened a door at random as they were all empty.
He placed you on a futon, a mattress already prepared on the floor; you tried to apologize to him for your behavior but couldn't get up without his help.

《I-I'm sorry Katakuri...I didn't mean...》  The headache didn't subside and you could only close your eyes even though you absolutely didn't want to do that.

On the contrary, Katakuri was far from bothered.
《It doesn't matter. You just have to rest now.》

You whimpered with your hands covering your face and thus exposing your arms due to your wide sleeves.

《No, it's my fault...it's a special day and I don't want it to end like this!》

Katakuri sighed, sat down next to you and patiently stroked your forehead. His gentle touch made you relax a little, but you couldn't bear the evening was destroyed because of you.
Meanwhile, the alcohol began to take its effects on you...you dozed off before you knew it. Katakuri stared at your face which was, despite your funny expressions, always so pretty to admire.

- - -

A couple of hours later, you opened your eyes again. Even if it didn't last long, yours was a deep sleep that fortunately healed the headache.
Katakuri was no longer next to you, but was sitting on the front door watching the night sky. You saw the glorious profile of him illuminated by the moon.

《...Katakuri.》  You called him in a thin voice. He turned to you with his arms crossed.

《How do you feel...》  His tone didn't seem worried despite the words he had just used.

You didn't say anything, but tried standing up. You noticed that your belt was gone leaving the yukata free to unfold.

《It wouldn't have been comfortable for you to sleep like that.》  He said, making you guess that he was the one who did it.

You approached him at a slow pace until you found support on his left arm, without the sleeve.

《Uhm, I still feel upset, but better than before.》  You answered; then, you looked at the distant forest surrounding the place. That silence, even between you two, was unbearable as was the sudden physical distance.
Because of you, the atmosphere was ruined or this was what you thought...

Katakuri stared at your melancholy expression before approaching your face.

《Mpf, you're thinking about it too much, like you always do.》  You felt his fangs first touch your cheek  《Furthermore, you should worry about what's going to happen right now...》

《...what do you want to say–》

You stopped talking when he grabbed your back and gently threw you on the floor. From that distance, his giant figure looked very frightening.

《Don't let your guard down, Y/n...》

His hand went over your waist grabbing the fabric to loosen it more from your body as he folded over you.

《Or I'll end up devouring you.》

Despite the breeze coming from outside you didn't feel any cold, perhaps because you started feeling warm after his first move. Katakuri scanned your body on the other side of the yukata which was unable to cover you properly without the belt.

From its slit where your legs could be seen, he let his big hand get in exploring your velvety surface and stroking your thigh. You were shivering under his touch.

《Y-your fingers are cold...!》  You squinted at that sudden chill.

《So, tell me what you want me to do.》  Even though he had asked you, his hand kept giving you little shivers and teasing the elastic of your panty.

But he stopped when you pulled him towards you; with your arms around his neck and eager eyes, you silently begged him to kiss you.
Of course, he did more than that...he kissed your lips, cheeks, up to below your chin. He traveled all of your neck moving the collar that was in the middle. Feeling his thin lips pressed against you was really pleasant.

Once again, he had taken control of the situation, even though you wanted to do something for him.

《T-that's not fair, I want you to feel good too...》  You looked at him with your sweet e/c eyes, but without detaching yourself from him.

《...I don't need that if you are here.》  Then saying with sharp eyes  《But I guess what this juicy little mouth could do to me.》

You blushed suddenly. Before you could answer, your mouth was devoured by his, ignoring your pleading moans. In the end, the saliva was so much that it came out of your mouth.

Katakuri didn't forget to use his tongue on the rest of your body; he felt your breasts squeezing them in his palm before devouring them with his mouth and greedily sucking your nipples.
It was obvious he played with them and even though they were dimensionally smaller than a woman of his height, he couldn't help but love their incredible softness.

《Mmpf, how many guys before me have touched them like this...》

It was a provocative question. By now, Katakuri knew he was your first man, but he wanted to hear it from you anyway.

《W-what the heck are you saying, you know that– AH!》  You screamed out loud when you heard him swallow your whole right breast inside his mouth.

《Of course not. Nobody would be able to do this to you...nobody but me.》

He put his hand behind your back to lift you into the air; that way, he could do that while sitting as your body was supported by him. His tongue coiled around you, squeezing and pinching every part of your young breast, until it became red and very sensitive.
Then, he began to attack the left breast as well in the same way and your moans couldn't stop; however, he continued to tease the previous one with his hand until the touch became almost unbearable.

《N-no...please, stop it...》

You tried to reach for his head or push him off his shoulders, but you couldn't find the strength to do it. A trembling of your legs caught his attention; even though he hadn't touched you yet, your inner thighs were squeezed together as if they didn't want to show something embarrassing.

《Mpf, they have gotten so hard now.》  Katakuri said leaving a bite around your left nipple.

Then, the tip of his tongue dropped to your belly opening your blue yukata more and more. You widened your eyes when you felt it lick inside your navel.

《W-wait, not there...!》

You held your breath when it did on your scar too. Even if it embarrassed you a lot, you didn't deny the fact that it felt good when he used his big mouth and tongue on every inch of your body.

Katakuri smirked when heard those words.
《So, should I do it here?》
His fingers tickled around your intimate wet lips on the other side of your panties.

You covered the face with your hands without saying anything and he took it as a yes.
Suddenly, he took you in bridal syle and brought you onto the mattress you slept on just before.

《This is your chance to run away, Y/n, so I'll only ask you once. Will you make love with your husband tonight?》

Katakuri held you gently in his strong arms speaking to you in a sensual voice that only you were privileged to hear, but his expression was more than enough to understand how much he wanted you after all that time apart from each other.

You reached your body towards his and touched his face with your lips.

《I don't want to run away from you.》  You whispered with a sweet voice.

《Make me yours, Katakuri.》

Your naked, warm body under your yukata intoxicated the giant man's mind with its attractive smell; a light crossed his eyes at your sight, before throwing himself back on his petite wife.
On the other hand, your heart was beating faster and faster at the sight of your husband passionately kissing your left thigh after he placed your leg against his chest. His fangs were about to penetrate your soft flesh, but he decided to leave a bite mark letting you out a high-pitched moan.

《But I can't assure you that I will go easy with you...you know what I mean, don't you?》

He said in a clear and deep tone without letting you go.

- - -

The white light of the moon penetrated into the dark room of the thermal house. In that wintry silence, any sound was difficult to hear once surrounded by that unknown nature, which was hiding now the most lustful but wonderful of all secrets.

With your fingers pressed against the shiny wooden floor, your breathing followed the rhythm of his movements inside you. His hungry mouth greedily sucked on your nectar and on your young flower...your mind was so foggy that you didn't remember how many times you had already called his name. Or had you already come.

You arched and tilted your head back when you felt his tongue stretch inside you hitting your most sensitive spot repeatedly, until you were sufficiently wet and softened to facilitate entry of something much larger, too tight now behind his black yukata.

Until that moment, you had closed your eyes letting yourself be guided only by your breaths...but you stopped when you saw something disconcerting.

A shadow. No, there was definitely someone hiding back there and only you had noticed. Discomfort took over during that pleasant moment and you tried to stop Katakuri.

《T-the door...》

Whoever it was could clearly see what was happening. Katakuri looked up in that direction and realized you weren't lying...luckily, it wasn't an ordinary customer, but a young maid who was peeking from the other side of the sliding door through a crack.

But contrary to your reaction, Katakuri completely ignored her presence and returned to focus on what was quivering under his eyes.

《Wait, we can't like this!–》  You tried to cover your nakedness from that prying gaze.

《Don't worry about it. Soon, you won't even notice that someone has been there.》

With your legs pressed to his abs, he began to stimulate his member before pulling it out. You couldn't believe he could do it so naturally at such a time.
Despite that, his scarlet eyes looked menacingly at the intruder, who then ran away, frightened by that giant beast.

Seeing you so uncomfortable, but with a very erotic look, Katakuri decided not to tell you anything about it.
Suddenly, you jolted when he opened your legs wildly, where an inviting fluid flowed between them and of which he knew well its incredible sweet taste.

You felt his big tip tease your entrance and from there you knew he wasn't wearing any precautions.

《K-Katakuri...》

Just then, you heard some groans coming from him, probably the reason was that you were still tight for him. You didn't care it would hurt you, you wanted to be connected with him.

《P-put it in please, I want you now.》

Not even a second later, his first thrust was definitely the most painful. When he saw your tears, Katakuri put a hand on your neck to be able to kiss and dry your sore eyes.

《Tsk, I'm trying to be nice to you so don't test my patience.》  His grip on your hips became firmer, so the following thrusts were more controlled and easier to bear. You could feel his impressive length filling you completely.

《N-not like this, I can't take it–》  Katakuri surprised you with another one and you couldn't hold back the cries.

《Yes you can.》  Suddenly, he pressed his palm to your belly  《Look here Y/n...can you feel me inside you?》

Your heart raced and you looked away.
《D-don't say these embarrassing things!》

Anyway, Katakuri held your wrists to prevent you from covering your face with your hands; he didn't want to miss any expression of you.

《You are so pretty when you cry with pleasure under me.》  He kissed all over your body and left some bruises as well.  《I can never get enough of you.》

Seeing how he showed his love for you thrilled you so much that didn't want it to end right away and so you crossed your legs behind his back. Katakuri understood your intentions and started moving back and forth again.

《Let me hear your sweet moans, my dear.》

For a moment you tried to hide them as long as possible, but without success; everything about you was completely under his control and before he could reach climax he decided to take it out...but you hadn't moved an inch from your position.

《...what are you doing Y/n, don't be stupid...》  Katakuri grumbled as if he didn't like what you had in mind.

《D-don't do it please...it feels so good...》  You said slowly and with red cheeks.

Your husband looked at you with a serious expression, as if he tried to make you understand what the consequences would be. You pulled the fabric of his yukata towards you and brought the long sleeve close to your face to smell his scent.

《...I don't care...I want to come with you...don't hold back!》

Katakuri frowned. That attitude of yours was too much for him and for a moment he wanted to do as you asked...when he pulled out his member, he took your legs and squeezed them against each other.

《We'll come in this way.》

You left a thin moan as he slid between your inner thighs rubbing against you.

《No...if it continues like this, I won't last much longer!》  You thought completely overwhelmed by a wave of pleasure.

Katakuri seemed to read your mind and, in a hot voice, told you to let your voice out.
When you did, the heat between your legs became more intense; as your voice reached his ears, he let go of some groans before coming shortly after you.

After that, his forehead stopped a few millimeters from yours letting your breaths intertwine with each other through a series of tireless kisses...but something else hot spurted on your belly this time.

Despite his heavy breathing and the large amount of white fluid on you, you swallowed when you saw him still erect.

《Mpf, what are you looking at?》  Your husband chuckled at your astonished expression.

《W-why are you still...》  You had no words to describe the awkward situation. How could he still be horny after that??

《You have reduced me like this. It's your fault alone.》  Katakuri replied seriously, although the skin on his face was red and his lips formed a mischievous smile.

At that point, he trapped your wrists inside his palm.
《And don't think it's over, my dear, the night is still long for us...》

《W-what, you can't do that–》  But you shut your mouth when you heard your intimate entrance opened again.

Katakuri took a deep breath before pushing into you.

《Tsk, I can't believe you are still tight.》  Of course, it was easier for him than before, but the difference was still evident...even if you were overwhelmed by the moment you still couldn't hold out much longer, but you couldn't free yourself from his firm grip on your wrists and his attention wasn't directed to you.

At that moment, you let out a muffled scream as you felt his fingers press against your clit stimulating it so that you could became wetter for him.

《S-stop, I can't anymore...!》  Your legs trembled beneath him every time he brushed you with his big, manly fingers.

《Tell me you want me too.》  After that, he thrusted inside you again; his lips pinched your sensitive skin biting your pink flesh like a hungry animal that had just caught its prey.

- - -

The night lasted for a long time, until silence returned to the valley. Meanwhile, the young maid returned to her colleagues with a somewhat agitated expression.
They asked her what she had and where she had been so far, but the young maid was afraid to tell what she had seen.

《T-that's not a man...》  Her voice trembled as she was remembering the image of you and Katakuri and your desperate cries.

《Really? Take us to them! We want to see too!》  Another young woman answered in a somewhat excited manner, but one that managed to involve the rest of the group as well.

The girl waved her hands saying that it wasn't possible, as she had absolutely no desire to go back there, until they all begged her on their knees.

《Please, this is the first time we have received guests in such a long time! Plus, we'll be able to see them having sex! Isn't that wonderful?》

The young maid was baffled by her colleague's words. Regardless of the privacy of their guests, she took them to the door of your room but staying some distance from it...she absolutely didn't want to see that scary look again.
But before they could open the door a little, the old man of the spa showed up behind making them jump.

《What are you all doing there? Is this the respect you give to your customers? Go away and get back to your work immediately!》  The maids apologized embarrassed and quickly left the corridor. Except the one who had accompanied them up there.

《Sir, that man...no, that beast could harm that poor girl, we must intervene immediately!》

When he heard that, the old man sighed deeply and his smile left an even more shocked expression on the girl.

《The "beast" you speak of is one of the eldest sons of Empress Charlotte Linlin, while the "poor girl" is his wife...this morning, I received an unexpected call from one of those islands warning me that guests would arrive here and that I should have put them as comfortable as possible. Whatever way they are consuming their time here, I ask all of you to be helpful and professional.》

That speech was enough to leave the young maid unable to reply. Eventually, she bowed as a sign of apology before retreating, trying to forget the embarrassment of that moment.

The old man went to your quarters and noticed the door hadn't been closed properly...but then, he noticed something inside, lying on the ground.

He recognized the blue of your yukata.
《M-Mrs. Charlotte...?》

But his vision was interrupted by the giant figure of Katakuri. Although he had already known him, his sudden appearance frightened the poor man.

《Any problems?》  Katakuri's voice sounded very serious and irritated, as if the arrival of strangers had interrupted what he was doing.

《Oh no sir, I was wondering if everything was okay...his lady is...》

The old man feared that person, unconscious on the floor, was you, but Katakuri gave him no reason to worry.

《Yes, she is sleeping now.》

Fortunately, the old man was convinced and he wished a goodnight with a bow. As soon as the doors were closed again, Katakuri turned in your direction; with the yukata fully open and with your legs slightly bent, you were lying on the mattress, sweaty and tired.
You were about to close your eyes, but as you moved you felt something sticky between your legs and couldn't sit up because of the pain.

Katakuri slowly knelt in front of you and casually grabbed your left leg to pull it up. He placed his face between your inner thighs and licked some white fluid on them, beneath your bewildering expression.

《W-wait, it's dirty...!》  You tried to push him away but you didn't have an ounce of strength.

《Mpf, something of yours could never be.》

After saying that, he stretched out his tongue until reached your most sensitive parts and licked them with delight. At that point, you no longer cared who that fluid belonged to and enjoyed his touch that resembled a caress, compared to the previous thrusts. Katakuri also enjoyed the spectacle of your sweet moans, until you reached climax again.

- - -

You didn't know what time of day it was when you woke up. A shiver ran down your spine even though you were wearing your yukata again; your muscles were sore like never before and when you sat down on the floor you noticed the bites on your chest and belly...you sighed deeply as you wondered where the culprit was.

《Ugh, why he always exaggerates...》

At that point, he appeared at the door and seemed to be carrying something in his hands.

《I brought you breakfast.》  Katakuri placed a full tray beside you  《How do you feel? You slept soundly for the rest of the night.》

《My legs hurts, my back and my ass too...like always.》  Your answer was a growl. You rubbed your hip remembering how he held it so strongly.

Instead of an apology, your husband chuckled in amusement as he heard your complaints.

《Mpf mpf, I think I heard something else tonight instead of those.》  He knelt at your height  《Tell me the truth, Y/n, did you like it?》

At that moment, you widened your eyes in embarrassment and subsequently lowered your gaze.

《Y-yes, it was the best thing in my life...》  You said softly, but Katakuri pretended not to hear.

《Aloud, my dear. I want to hear it clearly.》  In the meantime, he poured some fresh milk into a small bowl for you before bringing it to your lips.

Your cheeks and ears turned red as you repeated it. Of course, Katakuri didn't seem satisfied with just hearing that and kept teasing you until you said the words he wanted to hear.

《What exactly did you like?》  The milk flowed down your throat but it was too much for your mouth and some of that fell on your chin.

《T-the way you touched me, kissed me...and when...》  As you spoke, your lips became sweet and sticky and you realized too late the milk had dirtied your yukata.

《When what? Speak properly.》  Katakuri's fingers held your chin, while with the other palm he encircled your small waist; compared to him, you could have broken as if you were a breadstick.

《...when you pushed...into me...》  Even if you thought it, you couldn't believe you said it. You could see his satisfied smile under his fangs.

《Mpf, does my innocent little wife like my big cock so much?》  His tongue slid across your skin licking the layer of milk that covered you, under your wordless expression.

《Y-you're an idiot and stop being so vulgar...!》  Your hands pushed against his hard chest and Katakuri looked up at you.

《But I'm glad to hear it.》  He kissed you on your bare forehead. It was unbelievable how harsh he could be and suddenly so kind to you, like in that moment. Despite everything, you couldn't stop loving him so much.

After some cuddles between you two, you ate your breakfast and went to take a bath. Fortunately, the warm waters of that place helped you relax your muscles a little.
This time, you put on your real clothes after they were washed, dried and folded.

When you are done, you have reached the main entrance; admiring that green and unspoiled nature in front of you made you want to stay for a long time; the sound of the stream under your feet and that of the leaves around you imprisoned you in an enchanting and comforting silence.

But Katakuri had to come back and you with him. When it came time to leave, the old man told you that you could come back anytime you wanted.

《Who knows, maybe you and your husband will come back with your children, one day.》

He concluded with a smile. To tell the truth, you didn't expect such a statement; Katakuri looked down at you and noticed your rosy cheeks.

《What now.》  He hadn't heard what the old man had just told you.

《He said we can come back again...》  But your head was still thinking about that one thing you didn't said and Katakuri just nodded.

《Ready?》  Suddenly, he took you in his arm  《You're not in shape and I don't want to risk getting lost in the middle of the forest because of that.》

You looked at him confused, but happy to hear him worried about you.

《Well, it's obvious whose fault it is...》  You said crossing your arms impatiently. Contrary to your expectations, his chuckles were heard from all over the forest.

《Yeah, but you admitted you liked it. Don't try to deceive me, sweetie...》  You lost your balance and Katakuri grabbed you with both hands around your waist; then, you bent down to steal a kiss from him under his now loosened scarf.

《Heh, how could I do that to my pervert beast...》  Katakuri raised an eyebrow at the unusual nickname.

《Mpf, you should be careful or this beast may suddenly attack you again.》  He resumed his walk without interrupting the intense kiss between you two. When he finally saw you, even the ship's captain turned embarrassed.

《W-welcome back, Katakuri-sama. I suppose you had a pleasant evening...》  But the poor man regretted those words as soon as he saw the threatening expression of the Empress's son.

《Do what you have to do and stay in your place, dwarf.》

The captain fell silent and did what he said. Meanwhile, you were still in his arms and he didn't seem like he was going to let you go.

《Hey, what's up? Don't you think you are exaggerating?》  You noticed that he was annoyed by that comment, albeit innocent, of the man.

《Nobody should disrespect my wife.》  His serious profile made your eyes sparkle in wonder. You remained silent, rocked by the sea as the ship began to move for the journey home, and of course by his own mighty arms.

When everything seemed to go smoothly, a lump in your throat formed, as if you had forgotten something important...now, who would have the guts to tell him it wasn't your idea for his birthday??

《Uhm, I have to tell you something Katakuri...actually, it wasn't me who organized all this, but Brûlée...I'm sorry.》

Strangely, Katakuri smiled at that moment.
《I know it.》

You looked at him puzzled.
《Eh? How...》

《I was the one who told Brûlée to do it. I wanted to make sure I was completely alone with you last night.》  Katakuri stared at your stunned expression; you bowed your head without a word.

《Sigh, I have the impression that everyone here is making fun of me...》  Now that you discovered that new truth, you sighed deeply...until you remember something.

《So, what did you prepare for me?》  Katakuri had read your mind and was curious to know what your gift was.

《Uhm...I tried to cook something...for you...》  You felt a little embarrassed to say it and you were sure that he would have laughed.

But he didn't.

《Then, I can't wait to go back to get a taste of your cooking.》  He gave you a kiss on your little cheek.

《B-but I don't think they will be good after all these hours, no matter if you–》  You stopped talking suddenly when you noticed he wasn't joking. Actually, you wanted him to taste the donuts you made with your own hands, and with love for him.

Katakuri smiled and, with his scarf down, brushed your parted lips. If he wanted, he would remain in that position until the ship docked on his island.

《...at this rate you will end up forgetting to put it back, hehe.》  You said trying to cover the half face of the giant man, but he stopped you.

《If you'll be there to cover it for me, then I can do without this.》

You said nothing and stood there, with your arms around his neck and your face caressing his...soon, you would have seen him dirty with that tasty cream that you had prepared especially for him and his tireless hunger.