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  Rating:
      Explicit
  Archive Warning:
      Graphic_Depictions_Of_Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Underage
  Category:
      F/F, F/M, Multi
  Fandom:
      Otoyomegatari_|_The_Bride's_Stories
  Relationship:
      Karluk_Eihon/Amira_Hergal, Pariya/Amira, Karluk_Eihon/Amira_Hergal/OC,
      Tileke/Ali, Pariya/Umar
  Character:
      Karluk_Eihon, Amira_Hergal, Pariya, Tileke, Ali, Umar, OC_-_Character
  Additional Tags:
      Underage_Sex, Underage_Drinking, Awkward_Romance, Awkward_First_Times,
      Awkward_Sexual_Situations, Fluff, Episodic_Chapters
  Series:
      Part 1 of Young_Bride's_Secret_Stories
  Stats:
      Published: 2016-05-10 Updated: 2016-05-16 Chapters: 5/? Words: 6762
****** Young Bride's Secret Stories ******
by GrandmaSalty
Summary
     Karluk gets a strange idea in his head and one thing leads to another
     ending with Amira telling him exactly what's what. Later Karluk tries
     to put this newly learned knowledge to use with lots of sexual
     exploration but with a lot of awkward moments in between getting hot
     and heavy. Amira and Karluk embark on a new adventure to discover
     each other and what a relationship should be in its truest form. Of
     course a few others will tag along on this journey, both complicating
     it and helping it along.
Notes
     There will be some themes and content that might make you
     uncomfortable. If Underage sex, Adult themes such as Rape and Abuse,
     or Violence upsets you please do not read this. I hope to capture the
     time period in its truest form so there will be a few things that
     might turn your stomach. Read at your own risk and Thank You.
***** Married for a year? You know what that means... *****
"It's been a year since you've married, right? Well it must be the sickness."
It was a laborer who had come from the village over who had spoken this. He was
talking to what Karluk understood to be his friend, a man who hailed from the
same village. Many unfamiliar faces had been seen around in the last few weeks.
They come from neighboring villages to help with the rebuilding. Karluk always
found their manner of speaking and stories quite interesting. He listened
intently as the men conversed.
"It'll be your first won't it?"
"Yeah...If it's a son I want to name him after my father."
"That crazy old bastard? Why'd you wanna scar your child with that name?"
"What about you? You named your firstborn after a dish!" The men then both
broke out laughing. Karluk found himself a bit perplexed by the way they spoke.
What did a year of marriage really mean?
Maybe she should start to take it easy on the riding, it just might be getting
to her. Her body ached and her head was throbbing when she finally dismounted.
Amira tried to collect her dead prize from its place but found even untying the
knot holding it there to be too strenuous. Amira then called for Karluk. He was
always such a good helper. She received no answer though. She called his name
once more but raising her voice simply made her headache worsen. She held her
hand in her hands and wiped the sweat from her brow before she called out once
more. It was not Karluk who came though, rather his brother-in-law. Yusuf
assessed the situation before even fully arriving on scene. "You don't look
well, go rest. I'll take care of things out here." Amira softly thanked him
before doing as he had instructed. She told herself that she was just a bit
worn from riding. She couldn't tell herself that once she started to vomit
though.
"Where's Amira?" Karluk asked as he entered the house. His mother then looked
at him and said, "Amira's unwell. She's resting upstairs." Karluk anxiously
hurried to the room. Upon finding her there he could now see for himself just
how unwell his wife was. Her hair was wet with sweat, as was her body. Her
vibrant face was pale and sickly. What had happened to that beautiful color and
even more beautiful smile when he saw her off this morning? Karluk took her
hand in his and held it. This bitter fear that ate him up was soon soothed by
Amira's voice.
"I'm fine, just a bit sick. It'll pass, I'm sure of it," She smiled up at her
scared husband and kissed the hand that held hers so tightly.
"I think I now understand just how you felt when I was sick," Karluk gave a
nervous smile which was received by a quiet giggle. She had been so well this
morning though? What had happened in the time in between then and now? Karluk
then remembered how Seleke would become so suddenly and strangely sick at
times. One moment she'd be fine and the next she'd be heaving. It was sickness
that came very shortly after her first year of marriage. Karluk's eyes then
widened and he looked to Amira. Amira's smile faded as she looked upon Karluk's
deathly expression. He looked to be a bundle of nerves as he just blankly
stared.
"What, what is it?" She asked, now an air of concern about her. Karluk tried to
form words but nothing came of it. Amira thought she heard something about the
first year of marriage before Karluk hurried out of the room. The family
thought Karluk's fidgeting was due to Amira's current state and so they left
him alone about it. Karluk went out to the stables after a bit and brushed off
Sulkeek. It was relaxing to just focus on something other than the thought that
currently plagued his mind. What if it was true? What if this
was that sickness? Is this what a year of marriage really means?
Just as she said, Amira soon recovered from whatever illness had been plaguing
her. She sat, surrounded by her female family. "What do you think it was
Amira?"
"Maybe I just got a hold of something rotten," Amira answered. She was now
sitting upright in bed and her fever had broken but she still felt quite slimy.
"Do you know where Karluk went off to?" Amira finally asked. She was still
confused by his sudden exit. What had happened then? Was it just too much for
him? If so she wanted to find him and show him she was fine. She wanted to make
sure he wasn't worrying.
"I think I saw him go off into the stables," answered mother. Amira then
crawled out from under the piles of blankets she was under and to the window.
It was dark now but she could make out a figure walking towards the house. It
was Karluk.
Amira and Karluk were now left alone but there was little said that wouldn't
have been spoken in front of the family. Amira finally broke it all up and took
control of the conversation. She was tired of beating around the bush and went
straight for it, "You can tell me anything Karluk. You know that. So what's
bothering you?"
Karluk found himself in the same situation he had been before. Nothing was
coming out right and he was now all flustered, but with red cheeks and wide
eyes he finally exclaimed, "I'd love to be a father!" That boy he tried so
desperately to hide was now in plain sight. His calm deposition and mature way
was now gone and he was the boy she had married.
Amira blushed and tried to smile but couldn't quite get her expression right.
She didn't know how to respond. She didn't want to tell him he was still just a
boy himself because she already knew how he felt when she treated him like one.
He was so mature and responsible but every now and then there would be that
glimmer of boyhood that was only natural. It was like when he became jealous
over the hawk.
"Well...uhm...what...but why?" Amira finally managed to say it. Karluk's face
was still red, maybe even redder and his eyes were most definitely wider. He
was obviously at a loss for words, though right now that didn't seem too far
fetched. 
"Well, uh...aren't you?" He said it as if he meant to continue but simply left
it hanging there. Amira understood him though and gave a warm smile, taking his
hand in hers. It was obvious no one had ever informed him exactly how a child
was conceived so who other than his wife should inform him?
***** Girl Child *****
Karluk soon returned to the calm and mature boy she knew him to be. He was
normally so knowledgeable and yet he didn't know a thing about something like
this. Amira supposed all men were like that, for it certainly seemed so. She
stayed up that night, watching him sleep and occasionally brushing the hair
away from his face. Seleke had told her she had done this with her first,
watching it through the night, touching its soft skin. For all he was and all
he said he was still just a child.
Karluk awoke with Amira's arms around him, holding him close to her. He slipped
out of her grasp and started his morning routine. He stopped himself before he
reached the door, standing there for a moment before turning around and going
back to her. He got down on his knees and leaned down and then softly pressed
his lips to her cheek. Amira smiled as he left. He was so cute. 
"Is Amira well?" asked mother. Karluk sat down with his family, a bountiful
meal already prepared and ready to be eaten. "Yes, but she should rest for a
bit. Do you have any idea why she became so ill?" Karluk was still rather
perplexed by the mystery surrounding what exactly had made his bride so
violently ill that night. "No, but if she is well who are we to ask why. We
should just be thankful that it wasn't anything serious."
Karluk placed the food tray before her. She was still lying down on her side
but he could tell she was no longer asleep. "Do you feel like eating?" Amira
started to stir and sat upright. She smiled and thanked him. The looked
delicious, obviously mother and Seleke did not need her help in the kitchen.
Karluk smiled at his wife's delight. Seeing her happy and content made him feel
the same.
"What do you think of the age gap between Amira and I? Do you think our
marriage isn't strong because of it?" Karluk asked as he brushed the horse,
Yusuf beside him, working on its hooves. "Where'd that come from?"
"Just tell me what you think."
"I don't think much," Yusuf admitted as he cleaned out the hoof with his pick.
Karluk sighed and went away from the horse, sitting down in front of it. "Why
are you asking anyways?" Yusuf finished picking the horse's hoof and let its
leg down.
"Well, she's just," Karluk rubbed the back of his neck and turned his head
away,"She doesn't seem to see passed my age. Instead of a husband who she can
depend on and respect she sees a boy she needs to care for and I don't want to
tell her to stop caring about me but...I just can't seem to catch up to her no
matter what I do, she's always in front, waiting on me."
Yusuf looked up to the sky. He hadn't a clue what to respond and his face
showed it. He didn't want to scold the boy not being able to keep his wife in
check, he got enough of that from his father. Yusuf sat down beside the boy.
"You care for her though, and she cares for you. That ought to be enough to at
least get you through any hardship, maybe even help you solve things like this.
I'd say to try and make her understand but she looks to be set in her ways
about you. Just strive to be the kind of man she can rely on to protect and
provide for her. Just make sure to be her husband rather than a child."
"He really didn't know?" Seleke asked, rather surprised by the fact her brother
was that blind when it came to matters of the bedroom. "Why I swear I thought
father had informed him about such things." Mother then laughed and offered up
an explanation for why her son had been so ignorant. "The day before the
wedding when he was supposed to be giving Karluk his last bit of advice he was
weeping like a child. It was quite a sight to bear witness to." The three women
then burst into laughter. "I couldn't imagine," Amira managed to say through
her laughter. "You wouldn't want to," responded mother.
"Where is your wife anyway? Has she gone out again?" Yusuf asked as he got up
from his place beside Karluk.
"No, I told her to rest today," it was then that Karluk and Yusuf both heard
roaring laughter from above, the source being Amira's room.
Karluk got up and looked towards the window, "What do you think they're
laughing at?"
"Probably at us."
After Seleke and mother left Amira was left alone and wanting. She wished
Karluk would come and visit her but he was most likely busy with something or
other. There was always something to do. Amira decided to make herself useful
as well and start on some new clothes for Karluk. She might as well make these
especially big since he was still growing. She worked on these till dark, which
was when Karluk entered. She instantly went to him and hugged him. He of course
hugged her back. She seemed to be completely fine with no sign of sickness.
They soon joined the rest of the family downstairs. It was quite jovial, as it
always is and the meal was quite good, as it always is. But soon it was time
for bed and so the family dispersed and returned to their respective rooms to
start their nightly routine.
It was as they were undressing for bed that Karluk began, "Amira, I'd just like
to ask you...well the other night, when you explained those things to me, I
just wanted to ask you to not think me childish or ignorant." Karluk's face
held a blush as she said the words. He had already bared his chest and
displayed his strength for her but still he felt insecurity creep. Would she
ever see him as the husband he dearly wanted to be? Especially now, after he
had to have those things explained to him. What a blow to his pride.
"I don't, I would never," Amira answered and took him into her arms, embracing
him. She held him closer, his head resting against her bosom. Such comfort,
such warmth, it was something Karluk truly appreciated, especially from her.
She still wanted to do everything for him and be there for him, be the perfect
wife but instead she found herself being the perfect mother.
"I spoke with Amira today. Apparently Karluk hadn't an idea how children came
to be so she had to explain it to him. I would've thought father or you would
have given him some advice before now," Seleke smiled up at her husband, her
head resting on his bare chest. "I suppose that's why he asked me about he and
Amira today. He probably thought he'd made a fool of himself and that she'd
never see him as a man now."
"Really? Poor boy. I can only imagine how embarrassed he must be. He's normally
so astute and mature but I suppose those qualities can only go so far."
Yusuf wrapped his arms around her and stared off, "And he's been practicing
with a bow, trying to get stronger. He must believe it's all been for naught
now."
"Amira just wants to help him. He should know that by now."
"Women can be too helpful at times..."
Karluk couldn't help but feel uncomfortable in her arms. She held to him so
tightly, protecting him even in his sleep. He turned and faced her, her eyes
lazily opening. "Let me hold you."
***** Baby Cat *****
Pariya carried the cat as if it were a sack of flour. Apparently it was gift
from her suitor, Umar. It had wandered by one day and so he decided to gift it
to his bride to be. Pariya saw it as more of a way to just get rid of the thing
though instead of him giving it to her as a present. Pariya didn't especially
like it but it seemed to like her. It was always under her feet no matter where
she went or what she did and tripped over the little furry creature countless
times. Someone did love it though.
From the first time she set eyes on the thing she was in love with it. Amira
and Karluk had gone out and met Pariya on their way out, instantly noticing the
fat, furry thing in her arms. Something about its face, its big eyes and cute
manner drew Amira in. She couldn't stop staring at its cute little face, her
heart melting when it meowed, stretching its fat face and opening wide its
mouth. Enthralled by the cat, she asked to hold it.
"S-Sure," Pariya said as she offered up the cat, Karluk watching. Amira
certainly took to the cat didn't she? Amira held it against her chest tightly
and rubbed her cheek against its soft fur. Pariya could tell that Amira quite
enjoyed the cat's company much more so than she did."You're free to have it if
you'd like," Pariya said. Surely there was an ulterior motive in Umar giving
her the cat so she wasn't too attached to it. It had to have pestered him as
well and that was the reason for it.
Amira nodded her head excitedly, the prospect of the bringing the cat home
filling her with joy. She then turned to Karluk, remembering that he had final
say in the matter. It was just as he was about to agree as well that he fell
into sneezing fit. The cat then leapt from Amira's arms and went back to
Pariya. Amira, now concerned and filled with worry, went towards Karluk to see
what exactly was the matter but Karluk only found his sudden fit worsened by
their close proximity. He stepped away and outstretched an arm to ward her off.
"I think—" He sneezed, "I think it's the cat—" He sneezed once again, "I think
it's the cat's fur," he pointed to Amira's chest. Her dress was covered int he
cat's white fur which starkly contrasted the dark color of her dress. 
Amira looked down at herself and started to wipe away the fur from her chest.
In her haste though, she swept the fur off herself and towards Karluk,
triggering another sneezing fit. Pariya, at loss for what to do, turned and
left the pair to themselves, that cat happily tagging along behind her. She
looked down at the perfectly content cat and said, "I guess I'm stuck with
you."
Pariya tried to carry on with her normal activities and routine but found
herself constantly bothered by the. It was always rubbing against her and
trying to get into whatever she was doing to the point that she could scarcely
get anything done with it around. She would set it outside her door but it
would do no good. It would simply find another way in or cause mischief around
the house. What a terrible creature. 
Amira couldn't keep herself away from the little cutie though. She wanted so
badly to keep from being the cause of another sneezing fit but she couldn't
make herself stop trying to hold the cat. It would always slip out of her grasp
though and she would just foolishly chase after it. She was like a child as she
played with it. But the work to clean herself of its fur when she was done
almost made it not worth it. She found that even when she found no evidence of
the cat upon her she would still make her husband sneeze when she went near
him. So much of what was left of the day was spent avoiding him.
Karluk couldn't help but feel a bit guilty about his allergies as the day
progressed. Amira was going to be deprived of something that made her face
light up whenever she saw it, all because of him. He couldn't help his sneezing
or watery eyes when even a speck of the cat was near but still his heart felt
heavy. Amira was always having to make up for all his shortcomings as a
husband. He could barely protect her and now he couldn't even provide her with
what made her happy. How could anyone love someone like him? How could anyone
love a burden?
It was that night that Karluk addressed the matter. "Amira." She suddenly
looked towards him. He was sitting, facing away from her. "What is it?" Amira
asked, moving closer to him. "You really liked that cat didn't you?" Amira
nodded.
"I'm sorry you couldn't have it then. I know I'm the reason for it so you don't
need to act as though it doesn't bother you," Karluk confessed. He didn't want
to be a hindrance any longer but he couldn't escape his own weakness. He wanted
to become stronger for her so that he could provide her with everything she
desired but he was still just the young she had been married off to nearly a
year ago. "I'm sorry that I'm so weak and inadequate..."
He then felt a pair of arms wrap around him tightly. She rested her head on his
shoulder and held him from behind. "I think I only liked it," Amira smiled at
him,"Because it reminded me so much of you." Karluk blushed with a smile soon
appearing on his face. It's big eyes and cute face, she saw something in those
eyes that made her think of him. So young and cute and lovable. She kissed his
cheek and released her grip on him. Karluk decided to be bold and turned around
and kissed her on the lips. This kiss wasn't exactly like the others though. It
still had the warmth and comfort the others had given but now there was more
passion. He wrapped his arms around her and held her closer. He soon pulled
away though and smiled up at her and she smiled back. They were just as close
now. 
***** Love and Marriage *****
Amira had been sleeping soundly next to Karluk but she awoke from her slumber
in the middle of the night. There hadn't been a reason or a sound to rouse her.
A beckoning light came from the window though, drawing her closer. She went
towards the window and saw the cat down in the garden. It looked back up to the
window, staring at her for a moment before going off. Amira then felt the
sudden urge to follow it. She ran, half dressed, out the door and towards the
cat. It ran from her, leading her out the garden and into the night. She
managed to catch up to it though and with it in her arms she started to return
when she saw that light. It had been the one to draw her towards the window.
The same pale glow. She soon found the source though. It was a woman. Her eyes
were hidden under the cloak she wore but Amira recognized the face nonetheless.
"What are you doing out here?" Amira asked, though she already had a pretty
good idea. The girl turned her head away from Amira, but Amira only smiled and
outstretched her hand towards the girl. "Would you like to come inside?"
It was warm inside and the girl seemed to be more at ease in this environment
as well. It was as Amira offered the girl some tea that she finally asked the
question that had been on the tip of her tongue the whole time. "Why are you
running away?" The girl turned her head once again, but she soon gave up on
trying to hide and looked up at Amira. The comforting way about Amira won out
and the girl began her story. "The man that my father has chosen for me to
marry is not someone I love." Amira sat down across from the girl, still
smiling and listening intently. "You should at least try to love him. He will
be your husband after all and defying your father isn't something to do on a
whim." Amira drank some of the tea.
"I know and it's taken all the courage I have just to get this far, but I know
I'm making the right choice," the girl seemed to be more confident as she
continued on. "How do you know though?" Amira questioned.
"Because I love someone else. He's lower than I and he's barely a dowry so my
father would never accept him as a son-in-law so we're going to run off
together. He's going to meet me in the next town and then we're leaving." The
girl looked to be steadfast in her decision to leave and elope with this man.
Amira gave her a knowing nod and then said, "That'll be long ways to walk.
Saddle one of the horses in the stable and once you've met with your man leave
the horse somewhere you trust I'll find it and I'll retrieve it tomorrow."
The girl looked to be overjoyed and on the verge of crying. Her heart was full
of joy and happiness that it spilled out as tears as she went to hug Amira. The
girl vowed to never forget this great kindness Amira had done for her. Amira
saw her off before returning to bed. Karluk was still sleeping soundly as if
nothing had occurred. Amira smiled and slipped under the covers with him. She
laid there, simply staring at his young face with a loving and tender
expression.
Karluk sleepily opened his eyes. It was early in the morning and Amira was
fixing her hair. Karluk squeezed his eyes shut. It was too early to be up and
about. Amira crawled over to him and sweetly whispered his name. "Mmm..."
Karluk turned away from her. "Wake up," she gently shook his shoulder,"Get
ready." Karluk sighed before he sat up and wiped the sleep from his eyes. "What
is it?"
Amira smiled as her hands reached for his shirt, her fingers hooking around the
bottom and pulling it off. "Get ready, we've got to go somewhere," Amira said
as she got up to retrieve another shirt. Karluk was more than a bit confused
but more than anything embarrassed and somewhat annoyed. She was treating him
like a child again, trying to dress him and not explaining anything to him. 
"Where have we got to go?" Karluk took the shirt from her hands before she had
a chance to dress him. "I loaned Sulkeek to a girl and we've got to go retrieve
him," Amira said happily as she retrieved from articles of Karluk's clothing.
She still wasn't explaining anything, treating him like a child. Karluk was
becoming increasingly frustrated with the rate at which the conversation was
going. Karluk shoved the covers off of himself and got up, taking his clothes
from Amira upon passing her. "Are you trying to hide something from me?" He
finally asked as he dressed.
Amira then became distraught, how could he ever think she'd hide anything from
him? "No, of course not!"
"I'm sorry, it just felt...it felt as though you were," Karluk suddenly felt
guilty about accusing her something like that. She would never hide anything
from him. He knew that already.
"I'm sorry, I know I should've asked you what you thought before making a
decision like that, but I took it into my own hands. The girl who was to have a
wedding at the start of the week ran away last night. She went to be with her
lover and so I loaned her Sulkeek so that her journey would be less taxing. I'm
sorry Karluk. It was not my place to lend her your horse." Shame filled Amira
as she apologized and she turned her head away from him.No
"S-She defied her father?" Karluk asked with surprise, his eyes widened. "The
weight of that action alone...It's..." but then Karluk was interupted by a loud
commotion coming from outside. He and Amira went to the window and found the
cause. The father of the girl and Karluk's father were down in the garden. The
girl's father looked to be incredibly distraught, no doubt he was now aware of
all that had happened.
He looked worried and concerned rather than enraged or angry. It was then that
Amira noticed the tears in the man's eyes as he spoke of his daughter. He held
her incredibly dear and now she was gone. Karluk turned to Amira. "We should
tell him, maybe he cou—" Karluk was interrupted once again, but now by Amira.
"No." She held a determined expression as she watched the seen below unfold.
She backed away from the window when she witnessed the father on his knees,
tears streaming down his face.
"We mustn't tell him Karluk," her tone was stern as she stared her husband
down. "But...Well I'm sure something could be worked out between them! He looks
to be the kind to put his daughter's well being and happiness before anything
else." Karluk glanced back out the window. His chest felt heavy and filled with
tar the more he watched. 
"She knew the consequences when she first conceived of the idea. She knew how
her family would react when they found her to be no longer theirs." 
"A father shouldn't have to hurt like this..."
Amira moved towards her husband and took his hands in hers. His hands were
tender and soft while hers were rough and calloused. "I know what it is to defy
your own father and I know in my heart I will never regret it." Amira suddenly
felt so vulnerable under his gaze. It was as though she had been stripped of
everything and was put before him. But then that warmth and comfort returned as
she realized Karluk's arms were wrapped around her, gripping her tightly. 
 
***** Rash Swim *****
Amira smiled as she watched her husband doze as they rode. "Sleepy?" She
teased. She couldn't blame him for being tired though. She had woken him up
fairly early. She always thought it a treat to see him like that though. He
looked like a child most when he was tired.
"Yes, a bit," Karluk answered, wiping sleep from his eyes. The sun shone down
on them. The heat wasn't something new but it felt especially hot today. Karluk
could feel his energy slowly being sucked out of him by the sun. He wiped the
sweat from his brow and sighed. He was beginning to regret not filling his
canteen when they had stopped to collect Sulkeek. He had been tied up by such a
nice little stream as well. 
Amira could see that he husband was wilting in the heat. Amira scanned the
area, her eyes searching the landscape. "Do you see something?" Karluk had
noticed her looking about. Suddenly, without warning, Amira rode off at full
speed, leaving Karluk behind. Such things were now common place on their rides
together, but it did not make it any less jarring when she suddenly went off.
Karluk spurred his horse into a gallop as well and went chasing after her.
Karluk knew that asking her why was futile and so he simply tried to keep up.
She seemed to know where she was going.
Soon they arrived at a bluff that over looked a fairly large lake. "Just as I
thought," Amira said before dismounting. Karluk looked to the heavenly body of
water and then to Amira. She smiled up at him and he back at her. Karluk then
dismounted as well and started to lead his horse down the bluff with her. The
bluff wasn't too steep, making it fairly easy for them to lead the horses down
to the the water's edge. 
Karluk could scarcely take in the scenery before he caught Amira starting to
undress. The horses had been left to graze and she was now fairly free of
clothing. Her breasts were fully exposed with only her bottoms on. Karluk was
caught off guard by her sudden nudity and his face was instantly flushed. It
wasn't the first time he'd seen her naked but in no way was he used to it.
Amira giggled as she removed her last article of clothing before walking into
the lake. The cold water gave her goosebumps and made her a bit rigid, but she
soon relaxed and swam freely in the water.
"You too," she said as she swam to the water's edge to meet him. Karluk gave a
nervous smile before he started to undress. Her naked form was doing something
to him. Blood was rushing. He knew exactly what was happening and had no way of
stopping it. He undressed slowly before descending into the water with his
wife. The cool water felt nice on his skin, but he couldn't help but feel
uncomfortable as he swam. He was too embarrassed to have Amira even near him
and tried to swim away from her but she was always right behind. Amira had made
a game of it and followed him no matter where he swam. Karluk began to relax
though and soon didn't mind that she was right there. He actually thought it
quite nice to just pass the time together like this.
There was peace between them for a few moments before Amira began to splash.
The splashed water into Karluk's face, wetting him and disrupting the calm. She
giggled as he pushed his wet hair up and out of his eyes. He smiled back and
splashed her in return. While it was nice to be mature, it was also nice to be
childish. Karluk always found himself being childish around Amira. Maybe it was
her own childlike nature that brought it out of him. They went on laughing and
splashing one another for sometime till Amira kissed Karluk on the cheek and
swam away in an attempt to get him to chase her. Karluk pursued her and
eventually caught up to her, jumping onto her and wrapping his arms around him
as he paid her kiss back. 
Things went on like this till Karluk eventually tired and marched back to
shore, lying down on the sand. He rested his eyes as he recovered. He had
little time to do so though, for Amira wasn't far behind and laid down beside
him, her body pressed against his. Karluk gave a breathless smile as he felt
her presence. Amira watched him, eager to continue their little games. Karluk
was truly tired now though. He finally turned his head, his eyes now open, and
looked at her. This constant smile was making his face start to ache but he
couldn't stop. He couldn't help but smile whenever he was around her.
Amira started to play with his wet hair, squeezing the droplets of water out as
she messed. "Would you like to return now?" Amira finally asked. She had been
having quite a lot of fun but she could tell he was worn out. Karluk nodded and
started to rise, stretching before he went to his pile of clothing. Amira went
to her horse and retrieved a small towel from her riding bag. She then went
over to Karluk, who was starting to get dressed. He was still wet of course and
so he reached out to take the towel, thinking that she was handing it to him to
dry off. She instead started to dry him herself. Karluk was a bit surprised but
more embarrassed by the fact that she was treating him like a child once again.
He couldn't deny that her gentle touch felt quite good though. He started to
like that she was drying him herself. The way her hands went over his body so
lovingly. The way her fingers brushed against his inner thigh as she went along
made blood rush to his face as well as somewhere else. Karluk then took the
cloth from her and finished drying off himself. He heard a giggle from behind
as he did so, making him wonder if she had planned this.
Amira then went to where her own clothes were set and started to dress. Karluk,
now dressed from the waist down, looked over to her. The way her clothes clung
to her wet body made it so that there was little difference between that and
her being naked. He quickly turned away from the sight of her. Were these
feelings the urges she had told him about when she explained sex to him. He had
long ago discovered the sensation of arousal, just not what was to be done with
it. He was now quite aware. Karluk hooked his thumb into the waistline of his
pants and pulled it out, providing him sight of what lie beneath his trousers.
It wasn't leaving him. "Karluk." Karluk instantly unhooked his thumb from his
pants, letting them return to their usual way.
"What is it?" He called back, turning round. Amira was now fairly dressed and
wringing out her braid. "Nothing," she smiled. Karluk then went back to
dressing, finding it quite uncomfortable as his clothes kept rubbing against a
most sensitive area. Riding back was a bit more of a hassle though. Karluk
found himself fidgeting and repositioning all the way home, but also strangely
scratching. His back itched immensely as they rode. He then found himself
itching nearly all over. It was only as they dismounted that Amira noticed the
little red bumps on the back of his neck. She found the same bumps on his
hands.
Amira and a good portion of the rest of the family sat by Karluk's bedside,
waiting for the doctor. Karluk insisted he was fine, but he could not deny the
hives covering much of his body. Amira, worried out of her mind, sat beside
him, holding his hand tightly in hers. She was just as distraught as the last
time Karluk had been sick, but now she was being reassured by Karluk himself.
It seemed as though his own words didn't matter, for Amira worried just as
much.
It was only when great-grandmother arrived that she was snapped out of it. "No
need for a doctor here," she said as she began to look the boy over. After
finishing examining him she was certain there was no need for one and she
voiced this opinion. "Just put some of this on them and they'll be gone by
morning, I'm sure of it." She then provided Amira with a small jar filled with
a thick oil that had the smell and viscosity of syrup. 
Amira decided to apply the oil before bed. She had already changed and Karluk
was currently changing when she reminded him of it. He went to put it on
himself, but before he could Amira took the chance from him. She now had a
playful smile as she did it and Karluk decided to play along with her, it
certainly wouldn't be the first time today. He stripped down to his trousers
and let her apply the oil to his back. Amira coated the entirety of his back
with the oil. It smelled so sweet that she almost wanted to taste it, but she
refrained and went to his chest. 
Karluk's color brightened as she rubbed the oil over his chest. It felt much
more intimate this way as she spread it out over him slowly moving down. She
started to lean closer and bend down as she applied more of it. Karluk looked
down and saw her gently apply the oil to his stomach, before glancing up at
him. Karluk instantly looked away, his cheeks becoming even redder. This
closeness was unbearable. 
Amira's gaze began to rise and rested on his chest. "So sweet," she whispered.
The smell was too sweet not to have a taste to match, and so like a child, she
indulged her curiosity. She licked a small bit from Karluk's chest. The hair on
the back of his neck stood up upon experiencing the sensation. It was a strange
sensation indeed but he couldn't help but crave more of it. He then looked down
to see Amira almost gagging. Though it smelled sweeter than any flower it
tasted most vile. Karluk laughed at the way her face scrunched up at the taste.
Amira then looked up at her smiling husband. His expression was enough to
change hers into a small smile and so she continued to apply more of the oil.
Once done with the top half, her fingers went to his pants and started to tug
them down, but she was met with opposition. "I can apply it to...down there,
myself," Karluk protested, holding his pants up. His face was bright red. Even
thinking about having her touch him below his waistline again excited him, yet
he wanted her nowhere near there. "Just let me do it," Amira then tugged his
pants down without warning, allotting him no time at all to try and resist.
Karluk shivered as he felt her apply the syrupy oil to his inner thigh, slowly
climbing as she rubbed. Her hands went everywhere carelessly and irresponsibly
brushing over areas of great sensitivity. By the end Karluk couldn't bear to
look down and acknowledge his shameful way. Amira still smiled just as warmly
though and after Karluk had dressed, ushered him to bed. She secretly found the
whole activity quite exciting though. Karluk did as well, for he was unable to
fall asleep for quite a long time.
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