Tsunade's POV-
I don't think people ever fully heal from grief, even if you've accepted their passing. The memories linger like a childhood smell. Every once in a while, you're reminded of them, even in my busy schedule of governing the village and occasional check-ins at the hospital. I'm proud that I've escaped my fear of blood, crippling gambling addiction that cut into my inheritance. Life was simple when it was just me, Shizune, and TonTon.
I'm thankful for Naruto saving me from my destructive habits, but damn that brat for putting me in this position, constantly belittled by those elders and never-ending paperwork.
That night was supposed to be just another drink and forget type of vibe but Kami had other plans. I still remember the bad lighting of that day, making it hard to see if people were judging you or just pulling faces, the smell of lemon polish on the wooden counter still clung to my fingernails. The bartender served me Sake as I usually order. The drink stinging my throat in its greeting before easing my body after a few more sips, a blush had formed as expected. My eyes were roaming the place, looking for a familiar face to scold for seeing me in my vulnerable state."Ass-holes."
As nighttime settled into sleeping hours, the bartender politely asked me to leave. Instead of arguing or threatening to end him, I complied and made my way out of the bar. I took the cold streets of Konoha. Same place I've bled and wept, now a place I groan into papers before Shizune reminds me to be responsible. She's really a sweet girl.
Walking under the streetlights, my night changed when I bumped into the last person I expected to see.
"Taiju."
In the flesh, tall, untamed midnight hair, stupidly handsome pale-skinned man, and to annoy me even further, that deep voice that sent shivers down my spine.
"Lady Tsunade, I didn't think you'd be here at this time?" He teased, sharp eyes roaming my body. I couldn't stop the shuddering of my skin at his gaze.
"I can say the same about you Taiju," I responded sharply, just enough base to warn him.
He just chuckled, moving towards me. Standing just a touch from me, I could feel his hot breathing on my skin, body heat traveling to me.'Why is he so warm?' I thought.
Taiju looked into my golden eyes, he spoke, " Do you mind if I escort you home?"
I should've told him no, punched him in the face to make it clear my refusal, but I didn't...walking next to him, through Konoha's streets, guided by streetlights the whole way, we barely talked, he hummed, and I wobbled my way. When gravity would betray me, he would steady my balance, wrapping his hand around my waist–first strike.
The moment we reached my place, I looked over at him, blush still visible, cold settling as my coat barely kept me warm.
"This is it."
Taiju just nodded, taking a step closer, until I felt his chest pressing against mine.
"Taiju...stop." I balled my fist, eyes shaking.
"Do you really want me to stop?"
"What the f*ck is your problem?" I pressed, shoving my finger to his chest.
"Do you plan on taking advantage of me–If you touch me, I'll kill you."
He just looked at me, face blank, just eyes looking at me." Tsunade I would never take a woman without consent, that's beneath me."
"Pfft–yeah right." I rolled my eyes, "You think I believe you?"
"I'm not trying to convince you of anything, I just wanted to walk you home–that's all." He said, turning away from me," I sense you want me gone, my Lord...until next time. " He salutes, about to flash away but her hand gripped his arm.
"Wait."
[Next day]
The sunlight hit my eyes, forcing me to wake up, rubbing the pesky rays from my eyelids, my vision adjusted to the familiar sight of my room, spacious, minimalistic, and comforting enough to forget my responsibilities. Stretching my body, I felt the wind kiss my flesh, noticing my bare chest, I looked to my lower body and realised I was completely naked.
"What?" My mind was working to figure out an explanation, a shifting camera from my right and I turned to witness complete horror.
Taiju, on my bed, naked, sleeping with such peace you wouldn't expect from him.
"Oh–fuck no." I laughed, pulling the sheets to cover my body, glaring at the man in my bed. I smacked his chest.
Smack.
"Get up!" I shouted, not caring about the early hours but the man in my home.
Taiju's face scowled, eyes darting open, searching for what hit him. They eventually landed on me. He looked shocked for a second before grinning again.
"Morning Tsunade, I didn't know you greeted with slaps." He joked.
"Taiju, do you know what you just did to me right?" I growled, fist hovering close to him.
I wanted to punch him so bad, splatter his brain on the bed, and worry about cleaning on another day, but he started speaking, I yelled, and after a very tense breakfast, we decided not to speak of this moment.
-Present day-
That promise didn't last. Whenever the urge came back, or I just felt mad, I would call him for stress relief. It was strictly just me tending to my carnal needs, nothing more, no feeling, just adults pleasing each other.
Taiju is peppering my neck with kisses, hands massaging my chest, his hot breath in my ear.
I squirmed beneath him, "I told you this is just a fling, stop being romantic..." I moaned, clutching my desk, wood breaking under my force.
Taiju continued his kisses, moving to my nape, sucking on my sensitive spot."
"Oh–Kami~" I gasped.
"Tsunade, you can call this whatever you want, you're still my woman. " He bit my collarbone, fangs pinching my muscles, and my nerves went haywire at the sensation.
"Aaahhh...Taiju–"I whimpered. "Please..."
"Just be patient Tsuna-chan. I'll make you cum in just a minute. " He chuckled, basking in his control over the Hokage, he felt a thrill he couldn't describe, this feeling nearly matched his love for battle.
"The pleasure of the flesh is truly amazing."
"FOCUS ON ME, DAMN IT!"
[End of chapter]