Even if it amused her further than the idea to increase their friendship, it was just part of a deal, so nothing to worry about. Maybe she would apologize afterwards, but for now Ryu decided to take care of her with a smile.

Well, let me think... getting tired about this if I have to move all the time. Allright, but let's get back to the cliff to our stuff in case our stuff gets wet by the waves or something. Towel sounds great...

An interesting part of their deal had been the slight mercy of Ryu to give in such an offer, but after all she wanted her company to feel comfortable enough, at least enough to fullfil her part of the deal. Not that she would call it mercy, rather 'the idea of improving the environment'.

I definitely have to apologize later. She thought while she made the first efforts to get back to the beach, swimming on her back to face the student and watch her, this time making sure she won't leave instead of investigating her.

Lyndsey followed simply and quietly behind Ryu not seeming to want to flee, but that was only because Lynz was always good on her word no matter how much trouble it got her into. She simply sighed and got to the beach shortly after ryu hiding herself as it seemed that was a habit of hers, perhaps just a reflex of hers.

She moved to the blanket and lay down with her legs held right together and an arm over her chest but, for the most part she was on display for her newest friend and of course her flushed skin didn't help matters, without all the boyish clothing or in fact any clothes at all, she looked like a helpless innocent virgin which of course she was.

The situation was obviously uncomfortable for Lyndsey, the reason why was something that interested Ryu but for now she'd quit the fact she may be able to ask so she'd be able to do her part of the deal. Ryu crossed her arms in front of her and looked down at her, it revealed a new side of the student to see her in such a helpless situation, she seemed rather shy due she tried everything to hide her intimate body parts.

Could you simply place your arms at your sides instead of... well, like this? After you're done I don't want you to move, just to remind you of course.

Ryu didn't leave her superior pose and a smile spread across her face while she waited for Lyndsey to do what she expected, it may appear harsh but a deal is a deal. She felt sympathy for the girl on the ground even though her intention wouldn't harm her, she seemed to dislike the thought of having no control which just amused the redhead further.

She did as asked, it was part of the deal after all, the favor was how ryu wanted it so she simply placed her arms at her sides and glanced away nervously. She wasn't sure what to expect of the girl's 'research' of her naked body but, she hoped it was something simple.
"Better?"

she asked with a slight hint in her voice that her nerves were a bit shakey right now given the pose the red head was in and the position on the towel she herself was in. she wasn't one to admit it but, she hadn't been this weak in a long time, she was seeing just how foolhardy she could be after she took the second challenge. it was an extremely humbling experience to be outwitted like that and have her weakness used against her in such an obvious and easy way.

Better, much better.
Ryu knelt down next to her, a hand reached out for her chin and gently tried to look into her eyes. It's a pity she disliked to inflict pain to others, otherwise she would simply do something harsher. Still, she thought it would be appropriate to appear like a rather kind being in such a situation.

Why are you so nervous? There's no need to, really.
She said while her hand released her chin and rested on her stomach now, caressing the skin of Lyndsey like if trying to rub in a lotion into it. Even if it was hard to withstand the idea to simply satisfy her company, she liked the idea to get her to like it even further. It may be pretty hard, but for now she'd have to find out if there is a soft core inside her.

Or do you want to tell me why it appears to be such an inconvenient event to you?

there was nothing to say at first. why she had been so nervous about being naked infront of another girl? that was something she didn't want people to know but, with her in such a position she couldn't help it.
"In my freshmen year in high school I watched a freshmen girl get raped by the varsity cheerleaders."

Her tone was soft, it was part of that core, that fearful, slightly feminine part of her that hid beneath all the boyish looks she had enjoyed and worn since she was capable of choosing her own clothes.

She sighed deeply to Ryu as the red head was rubbing her stomach. Lynz's face appearing to soften even further seeming to be a completely innocent agreeable girl though, not a happy one by any means. a very self-pitying cautious fearful nervous thing of a girl. the same personality just another half.
I'm afraid If I let someone see me lweak like this that the same thing'll happen to me with someone that makes me trust them."

The girl surprised her even further than before, it must have been a hard thing to see such a thing or even think about it. The fear, the anxiety about life, it had been something Ryu always tried to figure out why someone would even worry about that. She knew it just too good to accept it, to accept she wasn't able to control anything around her and would lose in the end.

She bent slightly forward, this time without a smile due it would just appear too weird for someone to express such an emotion in front of a being like Lyndsey in such a condition. Her mouth opened a bit, trying to find the right words to say something in response, at first she was pretty unsecure about herself but quickly regained control of herself and spoke with her rather soft than strong voice.
Blue, I won't let this happen. Not something like that, believe me. Even if I appear to be like that in a way, I am not going to tell anyone or use your... 'weakness' against yourself.

Her hand stopped to caress her skin and slid upwards slowly, reaching her chest area before she began to circle around one of her nubs in an attempt to harden them sooner or later. It would expose a way to tease the bump more accurately and may be a pleasant feeling for her. Still, her thoughts weren't able to quit the subject about getting raped. Yes, the island may be such a place where it was an inevitable event, but being raped by other girls around would be much more shocking.
Besides, if someone is going to do that or even did to you, tell me and I will show them what happens if they perform such things. Even if I don't have such skills as others around here, I can show them what I am able to do with my body parts to harm them. Believe me, nobody is going to do that without getting punished, I simply won't let it happen.

silence was her only response at first as Ryu spoke in such a comforting reassuring tone. it was hard for lyndsey not to trust her words despite the fact that the girl's hand had ventured to a more private region of her form that had never been really touched before save by a washrag and soap for a moment or two at a time.

She noticably shivered feeling the girl's hand circle so close to her petite nipple on the aureole gently arousing one of the many ignored parts of her body.

Finally she looked Ryu straight in the eyes.
"That's kind of sweet actually."

she nervously laughed as another shiver passed through her damp form. attracted to other women or not the petite buds that crowned her chest began to erect slowly, was Lyndsey attracted to other girl? she herself actually didn't know, she'd decided against exploring sexuality because of that trauma in her life and right now she was quite content with not exploring it, though even still she said nothing. This was Ryu's winnings from their wager, she wouldn't welsh no matter how uncomfortable she got.

I tend to be like that sometimes, fortunately.
Ryu smiled gently again by the thought someone made a compliment of her, sometimes it pays off to be kind and friendly. She just disliked the fact to be this way due her own past, how people treated others had been always unacceptable until she arrived at Shokushu, it seemed like it would reveal the hidden sides of everyone's personality.

Everyone seems to have problems with their past and the future, some things are just not right or wrong. The impressions of each individual won't match no matter how long you search, but for now that doesn't matter. You are here, right now... and 'nobody' is going to disturb or harm you.

She pointed out the word 'nobody' to make sure she would understand she didn't intend to do anything to her she didn't want to, except the fact she lost another competition Ryu didn't plan to insult or offend her new company, or even friend if someone would say so. Ryu quit the thought and her free hand reached into her swimsuit and placed Lyndsey's clothes next to them on the chair to make sure the sand wouldn't glue on the wet objects. Her other hand stopped to circle around the area around her nipple and teased the nipple directly instead, squeezing the errected nub with her index finger and thumb to stimulate her, at first not enough to cause any possible pain but to create a slightly pleasant pressure.
Don't show it too often and nobody will know about it, as I said I am not going to tell anyone.

She again shivered as Ryu gently rolled the erect nub between her fingers. it felt, well it was good; a strange sort of good but, still good. She took in every word Ryu said and faintly nodded to them face beet red still as her new 'friend' was in a sense molesting her as a prize for beating Lyndsey in two things she was normally very good at. Silent still save for a simple gasp as ryu continued her 'study' of the blue haired girl's body.

Just several moments beyond did she wait to speak again as another shiver passed through her.
"Thanks Red... bu...but can I ask something? W...why are you touching me like that? I mean... well."

she didn't know how to say that she didn't know how to take it, or if any part of her was attracted to other girls, let alone Ryu or even people in general. It was a touchy subject for her; sex and sexuality, it always brought back more memories that she would rather not have.

The gasp of her company would normally had been enough payment for her to leave, even as the girl shivered she thought about to quit it or rather leave her alone and offer her to follow, but Lyndsey was a special being in her view now. A strong women from the outside, but mainly tortured by her bad memories from the inside. It was about time to simply forget about her past and get over it, even if it would be just for a short amount of time.

In one word I'd say... resocialization, but that wouldn't be true at all. I like the way you are, Blue... You seemed pretty uncomfortable with this at first, so I started wondering why and tried to find out how you react to something further intimate.

Ryu slightly increased the pressure on the nub running between her fingers, she was going to taste the skin herself in a short amount of time but for now it would be a simple and comfortable stimulation, even if she was ashamed there were signs of pleasure.

I am not really kind of sweet, you are the one who is. I don't want to pretend I don't feel comfortable around you in such a short amount of time, that's why I want to get to know you better. I feel seduced, Blue. Even if you most likely don't want to hear it, it is the truth.

She blinked slightly at that. She'd seduced Ryu?! she couldn't fathom how the was possible in such an impossibly short time. it was just beyond her ability to fathom.
"It's--- it's still really uncomfortable."

she managed to stammer out through a gasp that followed the moment pressure was applied to her sensitive flesh at her chest. she still couldn't think of what to say to being called sweet by a girl she barely had gotten to know in the last; what felt like few hours, of idle chit chat. she was lost trying to make sense of the information before her and of course the confusing new feelings of pleasure that having her chest rubbed in such a way brought her.

she wasn't sure what to do or to think now, for the first time since her first year in high school she was at a total loss for words.
I know people sometimes think I'm flirting with them but... how did I manage to seduce a girl???
she tried as best she could to no avail to think how she had managed that one.

I feel attracted to someone very quickly, you know? Not that I would be able to simply have fun and stuff, but I've never been able to stay calm with just one other being around. Well, at least it didn't happen so often when I still lived in the house of my parents, I have no withdrawal point here.

She tried to explain the tiniest bit after Lyndsey seemed to be so confused about her thoughts and actions after such a small amount of time. It didn't make sense at all, but it didn't have to anyway. Ryu won some competition and she knew that the student disliked such things and for now she had been able to reveal something from her past and way of life, even if it would be a torment for her it was a pretty positive thing.

The redhead withdrew slowly from the girl until there was no touch between them, she looked at her with a smile and tried to figure out what she really thought about it.
Well, how can I make it comfortable for you? Do you want me to quit and you get dressed again so we simply swim or walk around the school grounds? I have been able to touch you and you didn't move, so I guess your part of the deal has been fullfilled. It would be a shame to abuse your situation further, you know?

She still knelt next to her, looking deep into her eyes as if searching for an answer, of course she'd respect what the student was going to say. It was something like a gesture towards the girl, her kind of fearful and anxious thoughts forced her to be kind if she wanted to. After she made several statements before she never really said to anyone else it was appropriate for her to act like a gentle young woman.

She thought to herself for a short time after hearing Ryu's offer to allow her to redress. It took a short time for her to even clear her head enough to speak. she took a deep breath, eyes meeting Ryu's. She wasn't sure what to say. she was a little bit afraid of how Ryu might react but, she decided finally and nodded to her.
"I... I would certainly love to get dressed again if you wouldn't mind..."

That was all she had decided so far. It was understandable that she couldn't quite regulate her mind or come up with anything else right now. a girl she had just met at random because she seemed unique had confessed to having fallen for her after all. that wasn't an every day occasion for a sexually traumatized tomboy of a woman whom refused to ever show or feel sexuallity willingly.

No... no, I don't mind. Not at all.

Ryu's playful smile turned into a gentle smirk, the thought to leave Lyndsey like this would be worse than everything else she did to most others. Even though it wasn't part of the deal, the redhead stood up, grabbed the parts of the student's clothing and placed it on her folding chair. She stretched her body a little before her gaze returned to the girl on the ground, lying on her blanket.

I guess it is just fair to give them back, you know?

Just before her eyes turned back to face the horizon she lost her face expression, it had been a bad idea to start with this even if she would be the person she disliked like nobody else. She sighed, her hand hid her face for a second before it rested on her side again, revealing her emotionless but thoughtful expression.