Anko PoV
Stroking Kokoro's hair as she buried her face in my chest, I felt worried as she fell back into sobbing again, her tears soaking the front of my shirt.
Looking at Kurenai behind her, we both exchanged worried looks, before turning our gazes towards the apparent newest member of our group, Cameia.
She was staring at Kokoro with those golden eyes of hers, her hand twitching slightly as she watched the woman sob.
Glaring at her, I mouthed 'Comfort her!'
Nodding at me, Cameia lifted her hand and gently laid it on Kokoro's head, making the woman stiffen in my arms.
Her sobbing quieted down, before she moved from my arms to Cameia's, making both of us freeze.
Snuggling into Cameia's arms, Kokoro's breathing slowly evened out as she fell asleep.
Staring at Kurenai, I smiled wryly at her as I whispered "Guess I've been replaced..."
Sighing, Kurenai pinched my cheek, pulling it as she whispered "You haven't been replaced you idiot. Sometimes some people are more comforting than others... Maybe she just feels safer in the arms of the woman who saved her life yesterday."
Gritting my teeth, I held back a growl as she said that.
Seeing that, Kurenai pulled my cheek more, her eyes narrowed as she continued.
"Listen, Anko, Kokoro'll still need you. I still need you. However, just this once, she chose someone besides us."
Releasing my cheek, she just chuckled when I pouted at her.
"Anko, believe me, it... hurts, seeing her go to someone beside me, but I'll still be there when she needs me. As should you."
I nodded, sighing.
Cameia looked awkward holding Kokoro in her arms, her hands not on the woman's body as she tried to find a spot to hold.
Chuckling, I guided her hands to Kokoro's back and head, watching as she gently held Kokoro's sleeping form in her arms.
Nodding at me, I looked at the sight before me with mixed feelings, before sighing and sitting beside Kurenai, wrapping my arm around her shoulders as she leaned her head against mine.
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Cameia PoV
Lifting Kokoro into my arms, I nodded at Anko and Kurenai, who turned and walked outside the temple.
Following behind them, I looked down at the sleeping woman in my arms.
Seeing her tear stained cheeks, I felt my heart clench.
When she had told us about her past...
I felt angry about what she had experienced.
And that surprised me.
When she cried midway through, I felt her sorrow.
Lastly, when she moved over to me, and collapsed into my arms, I felt...
Happy.
Joy.
And...
As she pressed herself deeper into me, her scent wafting into my nose, her warmth flooding into my body...
I wanted to feel more of her on me.
However, I knew that it would likely be awhile before we mated, which made me anxious and nervous.
The idea of seeing her bare skin under me...
Licking my lips, I looked over her sleeping face, my lips pulled into a tiny smile as she nuzzled her cheek into my breast.
Oh how I wanted her...
Following behind Anko and Kurenai, we stepped out into the chilly night air, walking through the barren streets of the village.
It only took a few minutes to reach their temporary abode, and I nodded to Kurenai as she held the door for me.
Anko gestured towards the bedroom, and I entered the room, laying Kokoro onto the bed gently.
Pulling the sheet over her, I was about to leave when I heard her mutter "Cameia... Ank..."
Looking at Anko, we both blinked as we stared at one another, before turning back towards the sleeping woman as she muttered "Nai..."
Chuckling, Kurenai entered the room, closing the door behind her as she whispered "Want to sleep with us, Cameia? I think Kokoro will want to see you in the morning..."
Nodding at her, I looked down at the bed, tilting my head as I asked "Will we all fit?"
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Kokoro PoV
With a groan I lifted my head, blinking the sleep from my eyes.
Feeling something soft underneath me, I rolled over to see...
With wide eyes I met the golden gaze of Cameia, her head tilted as she stared at me.
I was...
Looking around, I saw the smirking face of Anko on my left, and Kurenai staring at me from my right.
I was currently...
Laying on top of Cameia, whose arms were around my waist, keeping me steady.
"Did you sleep well?"
Hearing her steady, emotionless voice, I gulped, nodding.
"C-Can I... get up now..?"
Tilting her head the other way, she said "No."
Feeling her arms tighten around me, I bit my lip as I stared at her, only to glare at Anko as she chuckled.
Smirking more at me, Anko said "Well, we came to the decision that you need to stay in bed to get better, and Cameia here..."
Gesturing at the Priestess, Anko chuckled as she said "Will be restraining and watching over you ALL day~"
I stiffened as Cameia yet again tightened her grip on me, while Kurenai added "I'll handle all the meals and chores, so just rest up."
Saying so, Kurenai got up from the bed with a stretch, rolling her shoulders out before walking out. into the kitchen.
Keeping me on her chest, Cameia stroked my back, each time her hands trailed over my body making me shiver.
"C-Cameia... please..."
I don't know why, but her touch, her scent, her heat...
It made me feel like a teen again.
It sent my heart racing, making me nervous as she stared at me with those neutral golden eyes.
However, she seemed to be determined to keep me on her, as she yet again shook her head.
"No. You need to recuperate. Rest."
Falling silent, I just buried my head in her chest when I heard Anko chuckling beside us, her hand landing on my waist as she leaned against Cameia.
Closing my eyes again, I felt the slightly numb sensation in my right arm, chakra flowing slowly through it.
Trying to channel my chakra to push it into my arm, I clenched my teeth in pain as a sharp, cold sensation spread through my arm.
"Kokoro, don't attempt to use any chakra just yet. It'll do more harm than good."
Hearing Cameia's flat voice, I just nodded, waiting for the cold pains to recede.
It took a few moments for my arm to return to 'normal', and as I waited Cameia and Anko gently stroked my back, making me feel warm everywhere else.
Laying a hand on my head, Cameia whispered "Just rest. Go back to sleep. It's the best thing for you..."
Closing my eyes, I buried my face deeper into her chest, hiding my blush as I felt her hands pull me close.
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Bit slow and all, but...
Football game is on rn, so you know how it goes lol
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