The Destiny Of Men

A/N: This was written for a community on LJ and is the sequel to the previous story, Pleasurable Punishments. So this is an AU fic, so expect some OOC.


Title: Tasting The Unknown

Community: 30 Lemons

Themes: #1. Anonmity, #21. Alone Time, #23. Preventing Hypothermia

Rating: NC-17

Warnings: YAOI, Anal, Oral, Language, Solo, Angst, OOC. One-shot

Summary: Kurama has watched Yusuke from afar, hoping for more. Will he take the chance when it is offered? What will come of his decision?


Tasting The Unknown


Another glass shattered in the kitchen followed by loud and high pitched laughter. Kurama wondered if the female was related to a hyena. The beer in his hand had long grown warm but he continued to nurse it. Times like this he missed having Hiei around but wouldn’t begrudge his best friend time alone with his lover. The couple had left yesterday to go on a two week cruise out to sea. He kind of envied the smaller man his happiness. Hiei had ended up with his deceased mother’s husband but the guy was extremely happy. Kurama had to give Saitou that much, he was making Hiei very happy.


Graduation had taken place two weeks ago and Hiei had come to watch him receive his diploma. This was an after-grad party being thrown by Akeena. He didn’t care for the girl but she’d invited all the seniors, him included. Actually, the girl find it amusing to try and hit on him. Kept telling him that he was adorable and telling him that he should try a woman for a change. Been there, done that and he didn’t want to do so again. He wasn’t really happy with Karasu at the moment but wasn’t desperate enough to attempt dating a female. He liked to be the one being filled, not the other way around.


He rolled his eyes seeing the girl come tumbling out of the kitchen and towards the man that had his attention for most of the evening. Yusuke Urameshi, the high school dream guy every girl had lusted after. He wasn’t a chick but he sure fell in with the crowd. It had angered him for a long time knowing that he had a crush on the guy. The only time he’d gotten close enough to touch it’d been his freshman year when Yusuke and his friends had found it amusing to toss his ass in the trash can. That year he’d only weighed around ninety pounds and hadn’t stood a chance against seven bulkier males. Especially Yusuke, the guy had been on the wrestling team since junior high. That was the last time Yusuke had fucked with him, shame his friends hadn’t shared the same attitude. He’d put up with years of being called names by other males. All insecure due to their guesses about his sexuality. He didn’t care to hit on any of the males in school except one. The very same one the girl was now sloppily tonguing against the wall.


If he’d come to despise anyone in high school it was Yusuke’s girlfriend. The bitch really grated on his nerves. This last year she’d been in his calculous class and seated right next to him. He’d been forced to listen to her talk about Yusuke. Even the degrading details on how she was cheating on him with his best friend. He wanted to slap the bitch for saying while Yusuke knew how to work his, Kuwabara had the bigger dick. She wanted to keep fucking him due to the fact. He’d heard tales of Kuzuma from one of his females friends that had fucked the guy as well. Supposedly hung like a horse but couldn’t keep it hard long. Kurama couldn’t understand why a girl would want a guy carrying thirteen inches of meat when something average was just fine. Karasu had only five inches, so he’d been practically drooling hearing Keiko pout that Yusuke only had eight.


To make matters worse the girl had caught him listening in on the conversation. She declared for him not to get his hopes up, Kuwabara hated faggots. He’d pointed out that he didn’t need her leftovers, he had no problem finding company. Unlike her, he was pretty. She’d tried to smack him at the insult. No female wanted to be told that a male was prettier than she, even if it were true. She’d never liked him to begin with and after that she’d tried to get on his nerves whenever possible. He should have told her that day that she could keep her horse cock but he would take Yusuke if she no longer wanted him. The guy was downright drool worthy and sexy. He couldn’t count how many times his stomach had pitched seeing him smile at others. Girls constantly flirted with the man and he responded in kind having a flirtatious nature. That smile would make anyone swoon, he was no exception.


He shrugged as the girl was bold enough to grab the guy’s crotch in an open invitation. Not wanting to watch anymore he decided to find a bathroom. He didn’t know the house that well and went in search for a place to piss. The downstairs bathroom had a line waiting for it and the first bedroom he found had none. The next bedroom door was locked and loud moaning came from the other side. He ended up at the last door on his right. It was unlocked and only a small nightlight burned next to the bed. A pair of cuffs were sitting on the night stand, a bottle of lube, a blindfold and a whip. Someone was planning on having fun later. It appeared to be a guest room and not one of the family’s. It did have a bathroom and that’s what he needed.


He didn’t bother to turn on the light there was enough coming in from the lamp so he could see what he was doing. He left the door cracked and relieved his bladder. He went to the sink to wash his hands off. He would probably head home soon. No real point in hanging around. He should be tired of watching someone he could never have. He was in the processing of drying his hands when the bedroom door opened and he heard the annoying laughter. He silently swore to himself hearing Keiko’s voice fill the bedroom. The loud closing of the bedroom door, then Yusuke’s voice reached his ears.


“Are you sure this is okay?” Yusuke felt uneasy seeing the set up near the bed. Handcuffs? Just what the fuck was Keiko planning to do? She was giggling uncontrollably from the overindulgence of alcohol. She seemed eager to please though so he wouldn’t complain. She’d been in a very pleasant mood these days. Ever since he’d accepted her apology and taken her back. Some days he thought it was a mistake but what did it matter? He had no intentions of getting married like she wanted. He knew there was someone out there for him, it just wasn’t Keiko. “Wanna tell me what all this is about?” The room was lit up by a lamp letting him see that the room was almost bare except for the bed and a small dresser. When had she planned on bringing him in here? He should have known something was up with the suggestive looks Akeena had kept sending his way.


“Yes, I got something really special planned for you Love. Remember what we talked about last week?” Keiko smiled seductively as his eyes opened wide. She couldn’t believe she was going through with this. Akeena had made the suggestion when she complained that Yusuke hadn’t seemed interested in fucking her anymore. This should add a little spice to their life, she just hoped she could go through with it. The mass amounts of vodka she’d consumed should help get the job done. She hadn’t minded going down on Kuwabara, she could do it with Yusuke. As long as he didn’t cum in her mouth because then she’d vomit on him. Yusuke’s other fantasy had been to try anal sex. They’d discussed several fantasies which she hoped to play out. If it would keep him interested and not looking elsewhere she’d stomach it. She’d tried the whole anal thing with Kuwabara and hadn’t cared for it. He’d left her ass hurting and bleeding. Still, Yusuke was nowhere near the size of her other lover. “I’m going to lay you down and handcuff you to the bed. Then I think I’m going to fuck you. Don’t struggle and I might even let you shove that hard cock up my ass. Would you like that Yusuke?”


Hell yeah, he was all for that. He’d more than gladly let her tie him up. He’d been begging her to try something different for months now. He hadn’t gone into exactly why he had the particular desire to try out the fetish. She’d have a coronary if she learned that he’d began questioning his own sexuality over a year ago. Maybe it had started before that but he hadn’t given it much thought. Keiko wasn’t the only girl he’d ever been with and he found himself wondering why he was growing bored with the sex. Up until last year he’d only had eyes for the girl in the room with him. Then he’d gotten bored easily with their sex life shortly after it’d began. That led him to cheating and dating others. It was nice to try someone new but it wasn’t what he was looking for. Then last year Akeena had confided in him about having a crush on someone. She’d taken him to the library to point out a redhead sitting at the table in the back. He was sure he’d never noticed the chick in school before. He’d almost turned and accused the girl of being a lesbian when she commented on ‘him’ being simply adorable. It had stunned him when the redhead turned around to speak to a passerby. The guy was just that and more, he was beautiful.


He’d felt floored when Akeena explained that everyone was saying that the guy was a homosexual. She was pouting saying that they were just jealous because the guy was hot. Hell yeah, he was hot. Yusuke had started noticing that the redhead was indeed thought of to be a homo but the guy didn’t seem to care what others thought of him. All this school year he’d taken to watching the guy from afar. It was rumored that he was with the smaller raven haired guy named Hiei. That he just didn’t see, the two were too ill-matched. It’d been Hiei that had gotten expelled for fighting in the cafeteria. He’d noticed that one break out as soon as it happened. He’d ran up to the two slugging it out over an insult. For a second he’d been worried when the redhead had rushed forward to calm his friend down. Hiei wasn’t a pushover, that he could tell by the stout build but Kurama appeared delicate in form. So damn delicate he’d started having erotic dreams of exploring another side of his sexuality. Wanting to experience what it’d feel like to do things anally he’d asked Keiko to explore with him. She’d been upset and appalled at the idea at first. The denial hadn’t shocked him, since she seemed to only care for straight out fucking. Ride it like a rabbit and be done with it.


Yusuke let himself be escorted to the side of the bed. Hands were going for his shirt, fingers hastily removing his clothes. The shirt was tossed to the floor, the pants came next being roughly pushed down around his ankles. He frowned seeing that despite knowing he’d get to try this out with her his cock remained flaccid. She didn’t seem to notice the little detail. He felt stupid climbing on the bed and laying down for her to latch both sets of handcuffs to the railing taking away the use of his hands. He was laying completely nude and immobile. He frowned seeing the blindfold but went along with it. “Owe, careful.” He hissed in pain as the knot threatened to take out several strands of hair.


“Oh hush,” Keiko frowned when he complained about the knot. Her eyes went to the bottle on the night stand. She was glad Yusuke was blindfolded so he didn’t see her grimace. This was going to really suck ass. She’d do this as soon as the room stopped spinning. She sat down on the floor and almost swore she was dying. She blinked as the spots made it hard to see. Darkness filled her vision as the floor came up to meet her halfway.


Kurama almost laughed seeing the girl collapse and pass out onto the thick carpet. If the situation would have involved anyone else but the man on the bed he might have found it too amusing. In the dim light he could see the chiseled body clearly. He was glad the girl had passed out, he didn’t think he could stomach listening to them fucking. He wasn’t shocked to learn that the man liked anal sex, most males did. He couldn’t really see Keiko wanting to indulge in it that often with the look she’d been wearing. That might have been her body reacting to the alcohol as well. This was a good chance for him to get out of here before someone came in to release Yusuke from the cuffs. He pried open the bathroom door quietly and stepped into the room.


He couldn’t help but walk near the edge of the mattress to get a closer look at the male laying there waiting. The cock was impressive even laying flaccid on his groin. Not only would he be longer than Karasu but wider while erect. How could the girl find the man lacking in the equipment department? If she didn’t have a hallway for a pussy then she wouldn’t have the problem. He licked his lips seeing Yusuke shift impatiently for something to happen. Just how impressive was it when hard? He had to be out of his mind. His eyes darted to the girl passed out on the floor. Not like she was going to wake up anytime soon. What could it hurt to reach out and just see what it’d feel like to hold the man in his palm?


Yusuke was about to ask her what the fuck she was doing when the hand wrapped around his soft flesh. The hand was surprising gentle as the fingers lightly caressed the underside along the vein. Damn that felt good. Maybe it was not being able to see that made it more exciting but blood rushed to his cock. She was usually in a rush to get things going but it appeared that Keiko was going to keep her word and give him something special tonight. His hips shifted at the pleasant playing of fingertips over the tip. The pre-cum was being smeared over the head. “Oh yes,” he moaned feeling the wetness of a tongue sliding over the slit to taste the moisture.


Kurama closed his eyes letting the salty taste sink in. The thick cock in his hand was larger than he’d thought it would be. He’d say it was at least nine in length and two and a half in girth. It’d be more than enough for most females. It put his own boyfriend to shame. He licked the next trickle of moisture as the man grew excited. A twinge of guilt made him almost stop knowing that Yusuke thought he was Keiko. He’d seen the guy drinking heavily as well so there was a good chance that this wouldn’t be remembered. Should he stop or do what he really wanted?


“Please, don’t stop.” Yusuke lifted his hips seeking the heat that had left him. He almost came feeling the wet cavern close around his cock. The lips were wrapping around him, surrounding the head. A tongue began to lick the tip, teasing the little slit. Fingers were gripping the base, tugging at the width. His hips jerked trying to put more into the mouth. His cock went further and he knew he was now pressing into the girl’s throat. He almost pulled back before she complained about him gagging her. More went deeper as the mouth lowered itself.


Kurama almost gagged as he tried to take more into his throat. It took more concentration to deep throat Yusuke’s cock. It was amazingly rock hard and wide. His mouth was being opened as wide as it could go to allow it to be sucked. He didn’t stop but massaged the base as he pleasured the top half. His tongue was used to taste the slit and lower to stroke the thick vein. He’d take the way Yusuke was thrusting into his mouth that he was enjoying it. A minute later he heard Yusuke crying out that he was about to cum. He felt the throbbing in the shaft and took more into his throat to bring the man to completion. It felt like Yusuke was trying to pull out but Kurama lowered his head to keep the length buried in his throat. The splash of hot semen had him swallowing.


Yusuke felt his world spin as the throat contracted around his cock pulling the thick essence from him in loads. He almost swore knowing she’d most likely bitch at him later about not pulling out in time. She’d told him plenty of times before that if she ever went down on him he’d better not cum in her mouth. The mouth did more than accept the load it sucked and swallowed what he had to offer. He knew he was moaning loudly but it felt so good. His groin was aching from the intense orgasm. The hot mouth was still working on him, keeping his cock hard. He wasn’t going to complain since he usually went limp after he came. He was still fucking horny and wanted more even as his tip jerked at the sensitive sucking motion. Damn, he wanted to fuck her bad. “Climb on my cock and ride me.”


Kurama wasn’t sure how to take the blunt request. The man was expecting his girlfriend to get up and ride him. He was lacking something she was not. The only way he could do it is if he’d went straight to the anal. Would the man find it odd? He’d heard her state she planned to do just that but he didn’t know how their usual sexual encounters went. Most likely if Yusuke brought up this encounter the girl would think it had been her doing it. She was so far gone he could smell the alcohol coming from her. He climbed off of the bed while he debated. He could easily take what the man was offering but could he live with himself? Not like Yusuke would ever know that it was anyone but Keiko doing it. He left the shirt on but removed his pants. He had to be crazy to go through with it. He’d have to take precaution so that Yusuke wouldn’t realize that it was a male on top of him.


He got the bottle of lube that had been waiting to be used. He had to prepare himself for what was about to happen. He knelt on the bed and put a good amount of the oily substance in his hand. Yusuke lifted his hips off of the mattress when he gripped it. The slick skin slid in his palm, soaking it in the substance. He was bending over enough that he could reach behind and found the opening Yusuke would soon be invading. The tip of his finger rubbed the puckered entrance. It was awkward but he pushed the digit in as far as he could himself. Another was added seeing Yusuke was getting impatient. What little bit of preparing his two fingers wasn’t going to be enough but not like he could ask Yusuke to do it for him. He decided to face away for it. A hand went for his own testicles to pull and hold them up as he seated himself over the slim hips.


Yusuke moaned feeling the hand guiding him. What he felt wasn’t the slick petals of her pussy but a puckered entrance. He rolled his eyes knowing he was about to shove his cock in her ass. The idea was very stimulating and arousing. His hips left the bed wanting to bury himself in the girl’s back entrance. It was hard but his tip pressed through the initial ring of muscles. He heard the hiss of pain as he lifted up to help push another inch into the hot passage. “Ah fuck, that feels good.” the tightness was squeezing his cock so hard it was painful.


Kurama almost let out a telltale noise as the impatient hips impaled more of the girth in his ass. He was being stretched wide in order to allow Yusuke to take him. He slid down taking most of the member inside. He didn’t dare go down further. He used his thighs to keep his weight off the man and to move himself up. His own cock went into his hand, keeping the other holding onto his sacs. With the next descent he cried out feeling the thick head collide with his sweet spot. He almost swore when the man beneath him stiffened at the sound of his voice. This couldn’t be good, he should probably get up and haul ass before Yusuke found out who he was.


His mind screamed at who the sound had come from. His cock throbbed from the sudden stillness. That was definitely not Keiko above him. Just what the hell was going on? Had she set him up? It was the only explanation he could think of. Was this her idea of something special? Have someone come in and suck him off and fuck him? Well if she got her kicks this way then he wasn’t going to complain. He wondered if she was still in the room or had left while he got pleasured. Either way he had already started, there was no need to quit. He slowly slid out only to push his cock deep inside with one fluid motion. The next little pant made his gut twisted and set his groin on fire. Whomever it was, the erotic noise made him want to make her scream. “No point in stopping now or keeping quiet. You obviously came in here because she asked you to and you wanted to fuck me. You can either climb off and leave or let me fuck you.”


Kurama moaned as the cock brushed his sweet spot hard. Damn that felt good, Yusuke was moving under him getting into the rutting session. The man didn’t want to stop but he didn’t fool himself into believing that it meant anything. One; the two must have a very open relationship and second; Yusuke still thought he was a female regardless. His hand twisted and pulled at his own member. The constant abuse to his spot had him panting with need. He tossed his head back and moved up and down, riding the cock. He let the sensation overtake him, the friction making him want to find release. Damn, the man really did know how to work it. Even tied up Kurama felt the motion of being penetrated by the other male every second. Yusuke was the one doing most of the work now, fucking his tight hole. Heat flamed at the jerky but expert movements of the cock fucking him.


Yusuke wasn’t sure who Keiko had gotten to sneak into the room but he was enjoying every second of it. Someone had a very sweet ass, it was so tight and hot. It was better than being in any pussy that he could recall. Sexy little moans reached his ears, that someone liked being fucked in the ass. The voice was very low and seductive, husky and soft. Despite how hard he was thrusting up, she was taking it with relish. The muscles were tightening around him, forcing an orgasm to the surface. He suddenly swore at not being able to use his hands. He wanted to grab a hold of her hips and bring her down as she rode him. He could feel the soft swell of ass, soft and round. He tried to picture the one giving him so much pleasure. The curve of ass indicated a slim person, the way she was riding him eagerly meant she was in good condition. Keiko would only ride him for a few minutes before complaining of her legs hurting. This one had to have been riding him for a good fifteen and was still going at it without pause.


Kurama gasped as his orgasm wracked his body. He shivered as the waves crashed over him. His hand caught the gush of semen as he released. His walls contracted around the pumping girth making it so much sweeter. Yusuke’s loud cry had him slamming his ass down to impale himself hard on the man’s cock. He knew it when the orgasm filled him. Wet heat splashed along the squeezing muscles, earning some stuttering from the other male. He smiled and used his own control to wrap around the pulsing member. He’d milk whatever he could get from Yusuke. It was hard but he forced himself to move away and let the cock slide out of his ass. He had to leave regardless of his want to stay. Hiei was right about one thing, Yusuke would kick his ass if he were to find out. He was tempting fate by doing what he’d just done. The panting man on the bed would be livid if he were to find out that he’d just fucked a male.


Yusuke could hear the racing of his heart to match his breathing. Weight shifted over the mattress as his visitor moved. Was this where Keiko came in and asked if he had liked his treat? His face stilled feeling the gentle palm cupping his cheek. The fingertips were stroking his face in a tender caress. His eyes widened beneath the blindfold when soft full lips landed on his own. Fuck, someone had a very kissable mouth. He gave into the pressure and returned the chaste contact. Wanting more he ran his tongue over the plaint bottom petal. The mouth opened for him to explore and taste. A shiver ran down his spine as the hot tongue swept to meet his own. They collided and tangled causing his stomach to tighten in a strange knot. He whimpered when she pulled away from him just as it started. “Wait,” he pulled at the handcuffs holding his hands outstretched.


Kurama backed up without fail knowing that it was time to go. He quickly went to the door and listened to make sure no one was in the hallway. Cracking showed that it was empty, Yusuke was asking him to wait a fucking minute. It was something he couldn’t do. He closed the door behind him and walked casually down the stairs. The music was still blasting in the living room. The crowd had thinned considerably making it very easy to make his way to the front door. He was thankful that Akeena was nowhere to be seen. He didn’t feel like sticking around just incase Yusuke came down. He’d just done something incredibly stupid and amazing. If Karasu found out his boyfriend would be very upset. Not to mention Yusuke would probably have all his friends beat the shit out of him and leave him for dead. He might not be a pushover but there was no way he could fight off a group of angry males.


The humid air almost floored him as he stepped outside into the night air. He had to get out of here. Now he wished Hiei were home so he could discuss what had just taken place with someone. His mind drank it in as he walked over to his car. He climbed inside and wished he hadn’t been so stupid. He really was the fool Hiei accused him of being. He should have walked out of that room instead of doing what he’d done. He’d just basically took advantage of someone because it was something he’d been wanting for so long. The radio came on as he stuck the key in the ignition. He leaned back in the seat trying to calm down. Damn, he’d just fucked up. That hadn’t been what he wanted, it was but it wasn’t. Every time he’d pictured being with Yusuke, the guy had known who he was fucking. The poor drunk unsuspecting male hadn’t been handcuffed to the bed believing he was fucking a female.


He slid down in the seat seeing the tall almost naked male come rushing out of the house. Fuck, Yusuke was searching for someone; him. He groaned seeing Akeena coming to stand next to him. Bloody hell, this couldn’t be happening. How the hell was he going to handle this one? He reached over to grab a cigarette as the bimbo shrugged her shoulders and noticed him sitting in his car. She slapped Yusuke in the arm and pointed towards him. He lit the cigarette and hit the button to down his window. They were coming towards him now. He took a drag of the smoke and waited patiently. The girl was all smiles and Yusuke was looking around the almost empty street. “Hey Akeena, I didn’t think I’d see you before I left.”


“Sorry, I had to deal with a mess in the kitchen.” Akeena grinned at the comment. Had he really been hoping to see her before he left for the evening? She’d had to deal with Kai puking all over the clean dishes and then falling flat on his face to break the table. She was going to kill that idiot. She’d been coming out of her room after cleaning up to hear Yusuke calling out. She’d gone into the room to see him struggling against the cuffs. It’d been funny at first to see him jump up and ignoring the passed out Keiko on the floor. He’d yanked on his jeans and ran down the stairs, curious she’d given chase. As they stepped outside he demanded to know where some chick went. She hadn’t seen anyone leave. “Hey, we are looking for someone. Did you happen to see anyone come out in the last few minutes?”


Now he was on the spot, Kurama put the cigarette in his mouth and wondered how to answer. Yusuke was still looking around and not glancing at him. Of course not, he was looking for a female. In his mind it had been a girl he’d been fucking. “As a matter of fact yes. A girl came out like two minutes ago I think it was. I was making a phone call and noticed her come running out of the house. Couldn’t see her that good but she got in a small blue car and left seconds before you two came outside. Why do you ask?” Please let them go for it. He wasn’t going to say it’d been him coming out casually. “Is everything okay?”


Yusuke sighed knowing that whomever it was had already left. Maybe he should wake Keiko up but he had a feeling she wouldn’t know what the fuck he was talking about. He’d noticed her crashed on the floor but had been more concerned about seeing whom had been with him. That kiss still had him shaking. He turned to see who was in the car, his jaw dropped realizing just who Akeena was talking to. He didn’t know anyone else with the color of hair. He shifted his position and walked on the other side of the girl to get closer to the guy in the car. Had Kurama been at the party? He hadn’t noticed him before now. He was sure he would have if he’d been within view. He leaned over and placed his hands on the window, “don’t suppose you could describe her for me. Or do you know who it was?”


“Sorry, I don’t know who she was.” Kurama wanted to slap the guy for thinking with his cock. Did it really matter? If he accepted someone unknown fucking him like that then obviously Yusuke was into multiple partners and fucking without much care. How should he describe this fake girl? “I’d say very lean, maybe about five’ five and with long dark hair. Could have been either dark blue or raven, hard to tell with the lighting. Real pretty from what I saw. She didn’t look in my direction, I just got a brief glimpse as she came out.” There maybe that would satisfy Yusuke’s curiosity.


“Oh,” he knew a few girls that might fit that description. What the hell possessed a male to have eyes that stunning? Even the lashes were long and feminine. Yusuke felt drawn into the deep green emeralds. His stomach twisted when he realized he was staring. He averted his eyes and looked at the few empty car spaces. Dammit, now he’d have to find who fit that description that drove a blue car. Fuck, he had to get back inside and pick Keiko off of the floor. Akeena would be wanting all the details later, maybe she’d help him. She was a good friend and was his friend, not Keiko’s so she’d keep her mouth shut. “Thanks man.”


“Sure,” Kurama bid them goodnight and put his window up. A dull pain swirled in his chest seeing the man walk away. He’d just let go of his chance. What choice did he really have? Yusuke would have dragged him out of the car and proceeded to try and kill him if he’d admitted to being the one. Not like it meant anything. Yusuke had probably been hoping for seconds. Not like he gave a shit about the person that had just fled from him. He started the car and decided to go home. He knew he’d never forget about what had just taken place but would try to move past it.



Kurama frowned seeing his boss walking towards them with the newest employee. They’d been informed of the company hiring more help with the upcoming rush in business. He’d been at the job for over two months now and it was in the middle of September. He’d received one raise for his hard work and working overtime. It was hard to keep up with his online classes but he managed. It was difficult since Karasu was trying to cut in on his school time. He’d thought to end things with his boyfriend after his one night with Yusuke but hadn’t been able to do it. There really was no reason, not like he was going to start dating anyone else. He was working to earn extra money to pay for his online courses. His parents had split up and his stepfather had moved away. His mother was barely making ends meet now with just her shop to support them. Helping with the bills was the least he could do now that he was out of high school.


He kept up the flow of work, steadily grabbing the boards as they hit the table. They needed to get four more stacks done before they broke for lunch. It would have been done by now if it weren’t for his other two co-workers. They talked shit more than they stacked lumber. He wiped his brow seeing Yusuke glance towards his direction. He knew it when the man recognized him. Probably thinking about quitting now instead of working near him. He caught a board that was being pushed off the rotating table. He wasn’t going to snap at the two males gossiping. And people say females gossiped. Going back to work, he plopped it onto his stack and reached for more. He had work to do and didn’t have time to worry about where Yusuke would be placed or why those two thought it necessary to talk about females that didn’t shave below.


The humming of the saw helped him concentrate on his job. He was moving as fast as he could to keep the boards from overloading. Sweat trickled down his chest, making him want to wipe himself. The tank top did little to help with the scorching heat. Voices approached causing the other two males to stop talking and start working. Figures, now they moved their ass. He placed the last board on his current stack and turned to his boss man. Yusuke was standing next to him watching the other two work. Great, looked like he was about to have company.


Yusuke greeted the redhead his new boss was going to leave him with. He didn’t need any introduction, he knew just who Kurama was. Though it’d been strange to see him here of all places. His mother had told him of this place hiring when he’d walked out on his job at the local store. If he could stack shelves then he could do lumber. This was also better pay and he didn’t have to worry about customers. The red hair was pulled back in a ponytail but the green eyes were studying him. He’d already been told the basics and that he’d be working with Kurama for now. The boss man left them after asking Minamino to show him the ropes. Smiling he glanced over towards the two on the other side stopping as soon as the older man left. No wonder the table was piled up. Kurama had already banded up four piles of the lumber compared to the one of the other duo. “So, wanna show me how to count these things out or do we sit around and talk like those two?”


“We can talk if you wish but I prefer to work while I’m at it.” Kurama grabbed the new rack so they could start a new stack. “Okay, first we are doing double rows of twelve, eight high. Now on the outside we want certain pieces.” He walked over to the table and grabbed a good piece and showed it to the other guy. “See how the outside looks, these will be on the outside. The ones with knots and such they don’t want seen.” The piece was placed to start the first row. He was glad when Yusuke went to the table and grabbed another to go on the outside. “If you want to work on that side we can get started. They want so many done before lunch.”


“Alright,” Yusuke noticed that the other two males were laughing and only throwing boards on their stack every so often. The damn boards were overloading the table so bad they were falling to the concrete. No wonder they needed help so bad with bastards like those working. He went to work tossing the boards on his side of the stack. He got his own rhythm going and was grabbing four boards at a time. Kurama was easily keeping up with his pace but a little faster. The eight row high was done and he was shown how to do the next eight in an opposite direction. It was very easy as long as you didn’t mind constantly moving. Some time later the last section was done and Kurama showed him how to band them together.


“Think you could do one on your own? That way we’ll have what we need?” Kurama knew he was asking a lot but he wanted to get done. The other pair had just finished their stack only after nursing it for two hours. It had taken him and Yusuke only about fifteen minutes to get their own done. They both went to work on their own stack. It was nice to have someone helping to help clear the table. The boards were no longer falling and soon they were waiting on more boards. The work had him sweating so much his shirt was soaked but their boss seemed pleased when he came to inform them it was time for lunch.


Yusuke walked with the redhead towards a large warehouse at the far end of the mill. He hadn’t brought himself anything since he hadn’t been expecting to start today. He’d filled out the application this morning. Then was asked if he’d take the drug test, he’d told them yes. After sticking a stick in his mouth he was asked to drool on, he was asked if he could start now. Sure, he had nothing else to do but go home and sleep. He wiped the sweat from his face, noticing that the other guys were leaving for their break. “You sticking around here?” He really didn’t want to stand around with a thumb up his ass.


“Yes, I usually go to my car to eat lunch. It’s too hot inside here and the seats are more comfortable than sitting on the wood. Plus, I don’t want another splinter in my ass. Most of the employees leave for their break. I prefer to eat my own cooking over takeout.” Kurama didn’t mind that Yusuke was tagging along with him. They weren’t in high school anymore and he had to be civil. Only he was aware of what had already happened between them. It was something he never planned to let come out. “Did you bring yourself anything or are you planning on going to grab something?”


“Heh, my truck is in the shop so I got dropped off by my mother. Wasn’t planning on working today but they asked if I’d start so figured what the hell.” Yusuke saw him nod and open the fridge next to the time clock. He’d at least get him a drink from the machine or something to snack on. A microwave was on the table along with napkins and a coffee machine. Whatever had been put inside started to smell good, his stomach pinched at the scent. So Kurama liked to cook, he wasn’t shocked. If it weren’t for the muscular form he’d seen stacking out there he wouldn’t think there was anything manly about the other guy. The frame was still very lean. The redhead was even graceful as he stacked. Made his plopping them down look brutish. “That smells good, what is it?”


“Oh, just some chicken and vegetable wraps I brought from home.” He fetched his bottle of water from the fridge as his lunch heated up. It felt kind of odd casually talking to Yusuke. Though Yusuke was unaware of the crush he had on him or that he was the one he’d been with that night. Even in high school, except for the one time he’d thought it funny to put him in the trash the other guy hadn’t paid any attention to him at all. “Would you care for some? I have plenty if you want some. I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to work in this heat without eating all day long anyways. I don’t mind sharing.”


Yusuke thanked him and fetched himself a drink. Kurama took the plastic container out of the microwave and mentioned for him to follow. He did so, glad that he’d have someone to converse with. The long ponytail swayed as the guy walked in front of him. He took the time to study Kurama without being noticed. The slim shoulders were held proud but relaxed. It was hard to tell how thin the waist was with the shirt hanging loosely. Holy fuck, the guy had an ass on him. The jeans clung to the round globes like a second skin. The dude had a nicer ass than most females. From the looks of it he’d say it was firm too and didn’t jiggle like Keiko’s did. Or like any of the other chicks he’d been with. He was an ass man and couldn’t help but compare. His ex had a round ass but it was too soft for his tastes. The slim legs were nice as well, the thighs round enough to be pleasing.


He didn’t think about the fact that he was checking out the other guy. Not like he hadn’t ever done it before. Even if Kurama had never been aware of his silent appraisals on several occasions. His mind went to the last time he’d seen him. It was the night that he’d been left handcuffed to the bed. His search had led him to one female in particular. With Kurama’s description it kind of fit with whom he thought it was. Kai’s younger sister had been at the party, fitting the description and had left early. Botan also drove a blue toyota camry. He was almost certain that was the girl that had snuck into the room or had been in the room and him and Keiko hadn’t known it. He went as far as to approach her a few times after. It confirmed his belief that it was her because she acted nervous when he came around.


Kurama hit the alarm on his car and unlocked the doors. “The backseat is more comfortable, plus there is drink holders for us to use.” He went to the driver’s side leaving Yusuke to take the other. He was glad he’d cleaned out Karasu’s mess last week. He left his door open and took his seat. It was nice to get off of his feet for a few. “Oh you might as well get use to the sawdust, you’ll be bringing some home with you as long as you work here. I’ve done given up on trying to keep it out of my hair.” The lid was removed from the tupperware. He hoped reheating it hadn’t made it too greasy. “Go ahead and eat, we don’t get a long break.”


“So what’s up with those other two? Are they always like that? Noticed they slacked off even more once we started taking most of the work.” Yusuke had also noticed the looks the two males had been giving Kurama. The one hadn’t bothered to hide the fact that he was staring. Understandable for anyone to want to gaze at the guy in question. Even he couldn’t help but appreciate how sexy the redhead was. He still had some doubts about his own sexuality but wasn’t sure if he wanted to pursue other options now. His plans were to go to the party this weekend and try talking to Botan again. If that had been her with him that night then he wanted to try dating her. The sex had been great, best he’d ever had and it had been very simple. So what did that say for him? He hadn’t been able to touch or explore, there hadn’t been much foreplay either. Just the feeling of being inside had left him with a large impression. Then there was that kiss. Brief and timid but had left him shaking. The kiss had stirred him in a way he’d never felt before, he wanted it again. His mother had always told him that there would be one kiss that would outshine all the others. He wasn’t a romantic or anything close to it but he couldn’t get over how those few seconds had affected him.


“Oh, brothers. One of them has a real cocky attitude and doesn’t like to work. The other isn’t too bad but can fall into that routine when they are stuck working together. I try to ignore it and do my own thing. Most of the people here keep to themselves. Well they tend to stay away from me, if you know what I mean.” Kurama was almost positive that one of the two were bisexual. He’d hadn’t missed the suggestive looks sent his way several times already. He wasn’t going to take the offer. He’d already cheated once and wouldn’t do so again.


“I see, well kind of.” Yusuke wanted to ask him if the rumors were true. Was Kurama really homosexual? Just because he looked it and fit the part didn’t mean it was true. In his opinion the guy had it good. Both male and female probably wanted to score with him. He took a bite out of the food offered. It was surprisingly really delicious. He licked his lips as the juice trickled from the morsel. The guy was a good cook too, was he single? He swallowed the bite and shrugged, “Guess I shouldn’t be rude and ask why.”


“You could but I think you already know the answer to that Yusuke. I’d think you were trying to insult my intelligence if you tried to act like you didn’t know. We both know it’s for the very same reasons you and your friends thought it funny to toss my ass into the trash.” Kurama didn’t want to sound bitter but in a way he was. He was who he was and didn’t need anyone’s approval on how to live his life. Yet the one guy he’d crushed on for so long really didn’t know who he was. Except he’d been some queer he’d tossed in the can. Other than that Yusuke might know his name but that was all. He’d rather befriend jerks like Kai and be with a bitch like Keiko just to live by the crappy standards of others.


He almost choked on his food at the accusation. Had he tossed the redhead into the trash? Him and his friends had been into it during their freshman year. “Damn, did I really do that? Sorry man, I know I helped them toss a few people. And yes, I heard a few rumors about you but never really paid them much mind. I mean most of them were about you and that Hiei but I didn’t see it. You two didn’t strike me as a couple. If you are, it don’t really bother me. To each his own and all that crap. Though I gotta admit you cook better than my mother. These are really good.”


“To answer that, Hiei and I are not a couple but merely good friends. But I do have a boyfriend.” Kurama waited for his expression to change. Most people said they didn’t care but did. He saw no look of disgust or mortification. Yusuke did turn to look at him but it appeared to be a curious look. So the guy wasn’t as uptight as he’d always believed. Perhaps working with him wouldn’t be so bad after all. “So are you still with Keiko?” Hopefully Yusuke had realized there was more to life than a girl that would allow you to fuck whomever you wanted and still bend over for you. Why be with someone if you couldn’t satisfy them on your own?


“Nope, we split up a while back. She wasn’t too happy about it but I didn’t want to stay with her any longer. Shouldn’t have stayed with her that long when I wasn’t happy.” Yusuke propped his leg up and gazed out towards the empty parking lot. He wasn’t sure why he would admit that to someone he hardly knew. Just because he’d admired how the guy looked didn’t mean Kurama wanted to listen to him discuss his problems. “Actually, there is someone I’m interested in but haven’t gotten up the nerve to get around to asking her out. I just don’t want to get into another relationship like I had with Keiko. I can do without that. So, do you mind if I ask how long you’ve been with your boyfriend?”


“Going on two years now,” Kurama replied to the question. Him and Karasu hadn’t gotten exclusive until a year ago. Before that Karasu had dated others while seeing him. He’d been free to do the same but hadn’t. Only one other person had caught his eye and that had been Yusuke. He wasn’t sure how to feel about the two splitting. It did bother him to know that Yusuke was already setting his eye on another female. He had no right to get jealous or upset. The guy was free to do whatever he wanted, they weren’t together. Yusuke might not flinch at the fact of his homosexuality but that didn’t mean Yusuke wanted to be with him. “Hard to imagine you being with anyone but Keiko, since you dated her almost all of high school. What’s this new girl like?”


“Very shy, which is kind of shocking considering.” Yusuke found the blushes confusing considering they’d probably already fucked, he’d fucked her in the ass at that. He was sure it was some kind of act. Or that she was unsure of herself now that he could see her. Some people got more open when they felt free. She was a cute girl, nothing sexy but nice on the eye. He wasn’t sure how to ask her out and have her say yes. He tried to put his arm around her one time and she’d moved away from him. Her brother had also been in the room scowling at them. “I think she’s the type of girl that likes to be wooed. I just happen to suck at that type of thing.”


“Try buying her some flowers, if you are serious about her.” Kurama threw the suggestion out seeing the serious look on Yusuke’s face. Who was this girl? Rumors had been told in school, that Keiko hadn’t been the only one unfaithful. He believed it, Yusuke had willingly fucked him after all. He hadn’t cared that an unknown person had been sucking his cock. Maybe it was best that Yusuke wasn’t gay. He didn’t think he’d want to be with someone he couldn’t trust. “Are you serious about her? Or are you just trying to get her in bed?”


“Oh, you could say I’m serious about her.” Yusuke knew he’d be very serious if he were correct. One main reason he’d dumped Keiko was because he couldn’t be with her anymore. Whenever she started kissing him he’d felt disappointed. The sex had been even worse, he couldn’t remain hard. It wasn’t the touch he wanted. His body remembered the exquisite feel of his mystery lady. That’s what he wanted, the person he wanted to be with. He knew the sex would already be good. The emotion the kiss had stirred inside him spoke for itself. He wanted to find that person to see what there could be. If a simple kiss was so amazing. What would it be like to hold this girl in his arms while kissing her? To kiss her while having sex that was based on emotion and not need? “Won’t go into it now but there is something special about her. I’m not just looking to get her in the sack. For the first time in my life I think I’ve found someone I really want to be with.”


“I see,” He did and wished he didn’t. Maybe he’d accepted Yusuke being with Keiko without succumbing to jealousy because he knew they wouldn’t last and that the guy wasn’t serious about her. He couldn’t imagine someone like Yusuke saying what he just did if he didn’t mean it. He really was an idiot for letting the conversation get to him. “Well, then get her flowers to begin with. Most girls like to receive roses. We should head back in, our break should be about over.”




“I see he still hovers over you.” Kurama commented as soon as the older man walked out of the door. He was sitting in the living room with Hiei, relieved that Saitou had finally left the room. He didn’t have anything against his best friend’s lover but he wanted to speak to Hiei in private. The only person that knew his secret was the shorter raven haired Hiei. He’d confessed the day after his friend had returned from his little getaway. There wasn’t much he kept from his best friend. Of course Hiei had told him how stupid he was. Kurama was appalled when Hiei said he should have snatched that blindfold off of Yusuke’s face and let them man whom he’d had just enjoyed fucking. Just because he’d been handcuffed at the time didn’t mean Yusuke couldn’t hunt him down and beat his ass later.


“He doesn’t hover, he was being sociable.” Hiei scoffed at the suggestion of being hovered over. Saitou was returning to his work after saying hello. His lover just happened to make sure he was alright before leaving him alone. The man had been like this since they’d returned from the hospital. He had no reason to do harm to himself now but he sometimes saw the anxiety. Saitou assured him that he trusted him but at times remembered how close he’d come to losing him and couldn’t help but be over-attentive. Fine with him, he savored all the attention. Now if only he could get the redhead to spit out what he had to say so he could return to the study. He should be upset that what had been turning out to be a very steamy kissing session had been interrupted. “Have you come to whine about Yusuke again?”


“I do not whine, I merely ask for your opinion.” He was almost put off by the cold attitude. Most likely him and Saitou had been about to get busy and he’d came at the wrong time. When wasn’t it the wrong time? Seemed if the two weren’t fucking, they were with each other and didn’t want to be disturbed. What he needed right now was for someone to kick him in the head. He was trying not to get upset over what he’d just been told. It’d been three months since he’d started working with Yusuke. Since then he’d gotten incredibly close to the other on a friendly level. It was bound to happen with them working together five days out of the week. Then they went out at least once a week for dinner, sometimes a movie. The only large dent in the relationship was HER! Kurama wanted to beat his head into the floor. Yusuke had been very serious it seemed when he’d first spoken of the female. “They are getting married.”


“Excuse me?” Hiei laughed at the crestfallen look on Kurama’s face. “You’ve got to be shitting me. They’ve only been dating a little over two months, are you telling me he’s already proposed?” Hiei couldn’t believe it either. “You only have yourself to blame for it and your own involvement. Doubt he would have gotten as far as he did without you egging him on and helping him woo her. So what are you going to do? You finally get the chance to fuck him and show him that he can find pleasure with you and how do you handle it? You run out of the house and then lie about it. Then you get the second chance of actually spending time with him and what do you do with it? You spend it urging him to be happy with another. You actually hooked them up, so blame yourself.”


“I didn’t need to be told what I already know Hiei.” He knew what he’d done. Since that day in the car all Yusuke could talk about was this Botan. She’d turned him down the first time he’d asked her out so he’d come to Kurama for advice. Being a fool he’d given it so well the girl had accepted. From then on all he’d done was urge Yusuke to continue his pursuit and help with advice. He knew where he stood with Yusuke, nowhere. He was just a friend and there would never be anything between them. “Do you have any idea what it’s like to love someone so much you just want them to be happy? He is not going to ever be interested in me that way. What was I supposed to do? Ruin what friendship I have with him by sabotaging his relationship? I would have gained nothing by that, except having him hate me. Do you have any idea how it feels to have to smile when I see them together? I am forced to pretend that it doesn’t matter, that I am happy for them when I want nothing more than to run that bitch over with my car. To make it worse, she’s not even a fucking bitch. She’s actually a nice person, and she’s making him happy. What the fuck do you suggest I do?”


“You could try fighting for him,” Saitou smirked when the upset redhead turned to him in mortification. He shrugged his shoulders and walked over to where Hiei was sitting. “Forgot my lighter.” That was the only explanation they needed as to why he’d returned. He had another in his desk but the redhead didn’t know that. He’d come back to give Hiei a kiss and to remind him what had been interrupted. It was by chance he’d heard the pretty boy crying out his problems. “You can either try for it or let it go. Keeping silent and just sitting back isn’t going to accomplish anything either. Let it go without trying and you’ll regret it. You should have jumped at the chance when you had it instead of being a pussy. I’ll be in the study waiting on you Hiei.” he leaned down and gave Hiei a quick kiss holding a hint of promise. “Don’t keep me waiting long.”



“I’m coming,” Yusuke sighed and placed the plate in the wash after glancing around the empty kitchen. That had been rather tasteless and nasty. He finished up what was left of the dishes and wondered if he should grab something on his way home after dropping her off. He’d finally gotten around to getting his own place three weeks ago. It was just a one bedroom flat but was enough for him. His kitchen now reeked of cardboard frozen pizza. So much for him getting a nice meal. He grumbled at the need to laugh. If he wanted a nice home cooked meal then he’d better dump Botan and ask Kurama out. That’s what his problem was. The redhead would suggest letting himself take care of dinner and then he’d serve something that would make you drool. Botan offered to make dinner for them and what he got was something frozen and tasteless.


He was getting spoiled and it wasn’t fair to his girlfriend. He was happy, wasn’t he? Okay, she had her flaws but she was very sweet and chipper. She didn’t complain or bitch, didn’t cheat. Hell she hadn’t given it up to him yet much less anyone else. Kurama was right, she wasn’t like most females. Wasn’t that what he was looking for? Someone different? He’d known that being with normal girls weren’t keeping him interested for long. He’d wanted someone special to make him happy so why was he having doubts? He hadn’t thought it’d be as hard as it had been to get her to agree to be with him. She’d seem uninterested at first. In his opinion she was playing hard to get, had to be. They’d already fucked once so why was she being chaste now? Several times he’d had his doubts about her being the one so he’d asked in a round about way.


He had to when he’d kissed her for the first time. It’d been nice and gentle but hadn’t affected him the same way as before. He’d asked her if she’d been to Akeena’s party that night, she said yes. He asked if she had enjoyed herself. Her reply of ‘yes, hadn’t you?’ Naturally, he’d said yeah, he’d enjoyed himself. She then spoke very low but he’d heard it. She’d said, ‘thought so with the way you were moaning.’ That confirmed it for him. Maybe it had been a dare or something on her part and something she wouldn’t normally do. He’d accepted that and kept dating her. He was somewhat happy, just something was missing. It might be because she appeared to be holding back. Fuck, he was confused. He’d talked to Kurama about it but that had gotten him nowhere. All he got was that if he cared about her then to work things out.


What he’d been wanting to do lately didn’t have her in the picture. She was talking about getting married and he was going along with it. What he wanted had to do was bend a certain redhead over. He had to be out of his fucking mind to be lusting over Kurama. It was probably because he knew that Kurama was homosexual and was sure he was also. He wasn’t even sure if he’d consider himself bi anymore. Botan kissing him did nothing for him except make him want to break apart. He was stuck in a fucked up situation. He had almost confessed everything to Kurama but had refrained. The guy had a boyfriend, one he’d been with for a long time. Who was he to try and come between that? Besides being a good friend Kurama hadn’t shown any interest in him. He also didn’t want to look like a bastard in the guy’s eyes. He had a wonderful girlfriend and he was wanting to fuck someone else.


He should just tell Kurama that he’d found him fuckable since high school and with them being friends now he was more than tempted to try for it. If it was just the need to fuck it might not be so bad. He enjoyed being around the redhead also. After getting off of work he’d almost broke off his date with Botan to call and see if Kurama wanted to hang out. He was such an ass, he liked his friend. Now he had to content himself to go sit and watch some chick flick. He sat down on the couch with a heavy thud. She was already fidgeting, “What’s the matter?”


“Nothing,” Botan wondered if he’d accept her advances. They’d been kissing for a while and talking about being together so maybe he wouldn’t mind if she stepped things up a notch. She’d had some doubts about him at first when he’d asked her out but she’d figured she’d seen wrong that night. Well, she couldn’t say she’d seen wrong but heard wrong. Everyone knew that him and Keiko had a weird relationship. If they had been into threesomes then it wasn’t her place to fault them. As long as Yusuke was faithful to her in the end. He stiffened when she slid off of the couch and went to the floor between his knees.


Yusuke almost moved when her hands went for the buttons of his jeans. Was she going to do what he thought? The zipper slid down confirming it, the hand wrapped around his flaccid member to remove it from the material. He groaned knowing how good this was going to feel. His hands pushed the denim down his hips. She smiled up at him before lowering her head. The first touch sent a tiny jolt through his cock. The lips were dry and timid as they skirted over the tip. He closed his eyes and let himself feel what was happening. Her tongue darted out to touch the top of his head. She made a small noise before putting some of it in her mouth. Blood rushed to the member as she lapped at the thick head. Any second now, he waited for the sensations to begin. ‘Owe!’ he hissed feeling teeth scrape against his head. That had fucking hurt like a motherfucker. He heard her soft apology before she continued. He wasn’t shocked that his dick didn’t want to comply after that. His mind tried to get into it as half of it was enveloped in her mouth. He placed a hand in her hair and pressed her head down. The blue head jerked back and he heard her gag. She swore and glared up at him, “What?”


“What?! I’ll tell you what! You aren’t getting hard, well not all the way. I can still bend your fucking dick. You know I noticed that whenever we kissed or got close you’d never get an erection. I knew I shouldn’t have fucking took the chance.” Botan stomped her foot and wanted to hit him, she should have known better. “I knew from the start what you were but when you kept pursuing me I figured I was wrong. Don’t try to act confused either, you know damn well what I’m talking about you asshole. What the fuck am I, a cover so no one will suspect?”


“Hey, sorry. What the fuck do you expect? You just took a chunk out of my dick with your teeth. Hard to get erect when your dick is throbbing with pain.” Yusuke stood up and jerked his pants up. He’d been starting to get hard before she tried to use his dick to pick her teeth. “What the hell do you mean what I am? What kind of bullshit are you talking about? Don’t make excuses because you suddenly forgot how to suck a cock. Do it like you did last time and we won’t have a problem.”


“Fuck you, you have no idea how I suck cock so don’t assume to put the blame on me. Would it help if I put on a red wig for you?” She almost burst out crying seeing the guilt cross his face. “I knew it, I fucking knew it. I was stupid enough to tell myself that maybe you and Keiko were just really freaky and into group sex. I should have stuck with my initial decision not to bother with you. Flowers, dinner, all that sweet talk, where the fuck did you learn all that shit? Your boyfriend?!” Botan stomped her foot when he didn’t say anything. “You know what, fuck you. I blame myself. I should have known that you were just playing with me. Anyone seeing him come out of that room wouldn’t have tried to overlook the obvious. Not to mention minutes before you were moaning like a little bitch. What the fuck did Keiko do? Did she watch? Heh, no wonder she was fucking Kuwabara the entire time you two were together. I’d cheat to if my boyfriend was a fucking queer.”


“Shut up and get the fuck out now. You have no idea what you’re talking about.” He sneered as she started crying. He didn’t want to feel guilty because some of it was true. He was hiding the fact that he was attracted to Kurama. But he’d never been with the man and she didn’t have any right to accuse him of it. “I have never fucking touched Kurama, so don’t you dare try to make me feel guilty over something I didn’t do.”


“Bullshit, if we are through then the least you can do is not lie to my face.” Botan crossed her arms seeing the outraged look start to melt into one of understanding. “That’s right, I heard you at Akeena’s party. I went to her room to use the bathroom. Imagine my surprise when I heard you moaning loud enough to be heard in the hall. I knew that it wasn’t Keiko’s voice I heard so I went back to the bedroom to wait for you to come out. Imagine my surprise when I see none other than the school queer come strolling out and you running after him moments later, after Akeena went into the room. So tell me Yusuke have you been fucking him this entire time? Or will he not give it up again?”


“Get out now, I want you gone before I get back.” he stopped long enough to grab his keys. It couldn’t be true, it wasn’t. This entire time was it Kurama that had been with him? No, the guy would have said something. Yet, it’d been him that he and Akeena had talked to. Kurama was the one that had been outside in his vehicle about to leave. He’d given him the description and let him believe that it was someone else. All this time the answer was right before him. He didn’t bother getting into his truck, instead he walked towards the apartment. He’d demand a fucking answer for the lie. Kurama had to have known he was looking for the person and had let him believe something completely wrong.


He was seething by the time he reached the door. He banged on it to get attention. The voice he should have recognized called out. The door opened to reveal the redhead wearing nothing but a pair of grey sweats. The long hair was still damp from the shower. Before he could be greeted he let go about what he’d just learned. “It was you, Dammit it was you. How could you pretend to be my friend and not tell me?” He flinched seeing the confusion and pain cross the soft features. “Don’t, you know damn well what I’m talking about. You fucked me knowing damn well that I thought I was fucking a chick. What kind of game were you playing? Do you have any idea what it felt like to have Botan tell me the reason she was scared to get involved with me was because she saw you coming out of the room? You fucking lied to me when I went looking for this girl. Did you find it funny?”


“No, Yusuke I,” Kurama bowed his head unsure of how to respond to the outburst. Someone had seen him, he wasn’t expecting that. What could he say but to apologize? Would that even work? He’d been in the wrong, he knew this. “I’m sorry, there is no excuse for what I did.” He should have walked out of that room but hadn’t. He didn’t think Yusuke would appreciate hearing how he’d been longing to be with him for so long and had jumped at the chance now matter the circumstances around it. No, that wouldn’t help matters because what mattered most to Yusuke was the fact that he’d done something he never wanted to. “I should have told you.”


“You’re damn right you should have. I had to learn it from my fucking girlfriend which she isn’t even that anymore. Do you have any idea what you’ve done? How could you act like my friend knowing what you were keeping from me? All that time, all those times, you lying bastard. I should kick your ass,” Yusuke swore feeling anything but the need to hit something. All this time he’d been on his own ass about having mixed feelings when it came to the man. It must have been funny to Kurama, listening to him go on and on about a female. The man had known how much he’d enjoyed being with him. The fucker had even encouraged him to date Botan and had helped and listened. Why would he fucking do that knowing they’d already been together. The simple fact was that he’d been messing around, a game to the redhead. Fucked him and left him to wonder who it’d been. He’d been searching for that person and he’d been right before his eyes. That night he’d finally felt something and it’d been a game, a joke to the other person involved. “Dammit, fuck you man. Wait I’ve already done that. I don’t want to talk to you again. I’ve just found out what I wanted to know. Stay away from me.”


“Yusuke wait,” Kurama reached out to stop him from leaving. The hand came to rest on Yusuke’s elbow, he flinched
when it was forcefully grabbed and thrown off. He couldn’t let it end like this. He was in the wrong, but he hadn’t thought it was funny. That night had been special to him even if Yusuke hadn’t wanted it to happen with him. “It wasn’t like that, I’m sorry. I didn’t want to lie to you. Please, can we talk?” A dull pain centered in his chest as the cold brown eyes turned to him.


“No, I have nothing else to say to you. Don’t ever come near me again.” Yusuke didn’t believe it. Sorry his ass, the fucker had kept it from him without a problem. Yeah Kurama was sorry alright, sorry that his little secret was out. Sorry, that he’d been caught at what he’d done. It was true, he’d slept with another male and enjoyed it. Didn’t matter if he’d thought it was a female. His body had responded to Kurama’s touch. Had savored the feel of being inside his body. It was Kurama’s kiss he’d been dreaming about and searching for. He didn’t stop walking until he was outside the complex. He regretted what he’d just said but wouldn’t turn around. It was for the best this way, he couldn’t be around him anymore. Not when he knew the truth.



“Fuck man, I can’t get over how stupid you look.” Hiei laughed at the redhead. It wasn’t the nicest way to greet him but the changed appearance had him wanting to hold his sides in laughter. That so wasn’t Kurama he was looking at. All the long hair was gone and in a nice respectable cut. He snickered seeing the foul mood the man was in. It’d been nine months since he’d seen his best friend. “Did they make you cut it bald at one time? You look different, I’ll give you that much.”


“Kiss my ass Hiei,” Kurama snapped in irritation. He was tired and had a major case of jet-lag. He was reminded of his lost hair every time he looked in the mirror. He wanted to go see his mother before sleeping for a few days. He didn’t have to report to the base until next week. Damn good thing considering he was ready to fall over on his feet. His stomach was still rebelling for giving in and eating the airplane food. “Where is Saitou?”


“Hn, he got called in so I am alone. Yukina is at work so I hope we can carry your shit. Let’s go get your luggage.” Hiei nodded towards the sign that indicated the way to fetch the redhead’s luggage. He was really glad to have his friend home. Part of him had been pissed that Yusuke had reacted the way he had. Hiei had been tempted to go over there and kick the fucker’s face in. Saitou had thought it funny to sit on his chest and kindly remind him that he was still on probation. Fuck probation, that stupid bastard needed someone to implant a large foot in his ass. He didn’t care to see Kurama that upset, not over some fool. “Are we stopping by to see your mother first?”


“Yes, I’d like that.” Kurama adjusted his duffel bag on his shoulder. He was bone weary and ready to pass out. Sleeping hadn’t been an option on the plane, not with a noisy five year old sitting in the seat next to him. Whenever he’d begun to doze the brat thought it funny to smack him with a toy car. Metal across the head left one with a throbbing migraine. It was good to be back, he’d missed his friends and family. “How are things with you and Saitou?” Kurama was curious about how that was going since his own love life was non-existence. When he’d informed Karasu that he was doing as Saitou suggested and entering the military, his boyfriend hadn’t been pleased. Kurama hadn’t wanted to listen to the threats of the man not waiting so he’d broken things off. He would have done it regardless, it wasn’t him he wanted. Whom he wanted was lost to him.


“Fine, don’t ask such a stupid question. Which bags are yours?” Hiei knew Kurama would avoid the subject of Yusuke as long as possible. He was glad that Saitou had pulled a few strings so that Kurama could be stationed at his base for the next four years. If he was smart the redhead wouldn’t re-enlist when his time was up. It been a stupid means of escape and that’s why Saitou had suggested it. Something to get Kurama’s mind off of the man he seemed to love. “You still don’t believe in packing lightly do you.”


“So, I bought a few things while I was gone. Shut up, and grab the fucking suitcase.” He grabbed one suitcase as Hiei took the other. The weather appeared to be really shitty outside. He could hear the downpour the closer they got to the sliding glass doors. It meant he’d have to ride home with Hiei in the nasty weather. It was better than a cab and he was going home with his best friend anyways. His mother had moved in with her boyfriend so he had nowhere else to go. They had offered him a room on base but Saitou had told him no, he could stay with them. He’d been given Hina’s old room, which had been redecorated for him. Shockingly that Saitou would go through the extra trouble. It just showed how much the man loved Hiei.


“A few? If I remember correctly you only left with a very small suitcase.” Hiei stepped out into the cold rain and shivered. He hated this time of the season, cold enough to make getting wet a real pain in the fucking ass. Wasn’t warm enough to make the rain pleasant or cold enough to freeze the shit. “We got a ways to walk too, sorry couldn’t get a place up close. We’re going to get wet some. Hope your luggage is water-proof. Don’t you dare ask me to go fetch the truck either or your ass can walk to the house.” He chuckled seeing the redhead trudge forward into the nearest puddle. The bastard was probably looking forward to getting into Saitou’s truck drenched.


“Kurama!” Yukina ran towards the man sitting on the couch. He was starting to rise as she made her way over towards him. Unlike her brother she hadn’t seen him in over a year. Not since the morning he’d come over upset and crying. She’d went off for the weekend to come home and been told that the man was signing up and was already gone. Then he’d been gone for months doing his boot camp, training, and then schooling. He’d come home after that but then had gone over seas for his first assignment. Now he was being stationed here, he was back home. Everyone would be here for her wedding. “Did Hiei tell you the good news?”


“Yes, so you’re getting married?” Kurama was shocked that the girl would settle down. The person she was dating had floored him when he’d received the email from Hiei. Hearing that Yukina had ended up with Kuwabara of all people. The man was better off with Yukina than Keiko. Seeing the shine in the girl’s crimson eyes spoke for itself, she was happy. “I can’t believe Hiei is actually thinking about wearing a tux for it. Am I invited?”


“Of course, don’t be silly. It’s going to be great. I wasn’t sure if you’d make it home on time.” Yukina squeezed her arms tighter around his slim waist. It was good to have him back. It just wasn’t the same without him. The wedding was in two weeks and she was so nervous. Her dress had been finished just yesterday. Between her and Kuzuma over a hundred people had been invited. Saitou was helping her fiancé cover the costs of it. “We’ll have to hurry and get you suited for a tux also. Can’t have you walking into the church in your uniform no matter how dashing you might look in it. Did Hiei tell you that he was in it? Saitou is giving me away, instead of my father. Um, I don’t suppose Hiei mentioned who the best man was going to be?”


“No, he did not.” Kurama had thought about that when he’d heard the news. Kuwabara’s best friend had always been Yusuke. He knew the answer before either of them bothered to. “It’s okay, I’ll still attend the wedding Yukina. I’m over it and I wouldn’t think of not going to celebrate your day with you. I’m just happy that you’ve finally found someone. You deserve to be happy.” He pulled back out of her embrace to digest the news. Two weeks, two Saturdays from now he’d have no choice but to face his past. Yusuke would be at the wedding, he was in it. It would only be for a few hours and they need not talk to each other. “Where are you two going on your honeymoon?”


“Oh, believe it or not after Hiei speaking of his little trip on the sailboat with Saitou. I asked Kazuma to forgo going anywhere expensive and just rent one. Well, Saitou heard me talking about it and as a wedding gift he’s taking care of the honeymoon for us. So a week out on the sea with just the two of us. It’s going to be so wonderful. I just hope I don’t get seasick like I use to as a child.” Yukina smiled knowing it was going to be perfect. She’d never had a guy treat her the way Kuzuma did. They started out as friends but things had changed. “Oh, there is also the weekend camping trip. It’s in less than two months. A bunch of us are getting together to head out for it. You need to join us. Hiei and Saitou can’t go along but it’d be nice if you were there also. I don’t really know or like that many of his friends. If you come I won’t feel so alone. I’ll have someone to talk to.”


“I’ll see what I can do but I just got home and will be starting work the Monday after your wedding.” Kurama knew he wouldn’t attend. Kuwabara’s friends meant Yusuke, that was one thing he wouldn’t subject himself to. “Is there going to be a dinner party or anything else that I should plan for?” he didn’t really have any other plans. He’d already stopped by to visit his mother. Hiei had also grabbed something to bring home for dinner. They’d already eaten but Saitou wasn’t home yet. He was hoping to last long enough to speak to the man for a few minutes. The rate it was going, he was going to need sleep.


“Yes, the bachelor party is this coming up Friday night. He’s already invited both you and Hiei to come. There is something about strippers but I don’t know for sure. Don’t really want to know either. Then there is the Dinner the night before the wedding. We’ll all be going together. So we must go tomorrow or the next day to see about getting you fitted. I’m working tomorrow but Hiei can take you, not like he works or anything.”


“Hn, kiss ass.” Hiei sneered at the implication. He’d suggested getting a job but Saitou had told him no. “I do have class, so I can’t take him. His car is still in the garage, he can drive himself. Just give him the card and tell him where to go. They’ll see that he gets something.” His sister was still peeving over having to work for anything extra she wanted. Saitou had insisted that he go to college and learn something. That was fine with him, he wasn’t too fond of sitting home all the time. Kurama had been gone, running from his past, so it had left him no one to hang with.


“I’m sure I can find the place Yukina. I’ll go in the morning and see about getting something. Hiei I don’t suppose Saitou would mind if I went ahead and crashed. Can you tell him I’ll speak to him in the morning?” Kurama was glad that Hiei would see to giving the man his message. He gave Yukina a smile before standing and making his way to his new room. He needed to sleep and stop thinking. He walked inside the room, taking his time going over to his suitcase. A shower would be nice as well but that required energy. He dug out a fresh pair of boxers to sleep in.


It was almost eerie being in the room that their deceased mother had once used. The bed and furniture had all been replaced. The dresser was larger than what he’d need. The bed was a queen but very high. It was a good thing he wasn’t being asked to pay rent. He wouldn’t be able to afford the bed itself much less the entire room. He had his own bathroom as well. His clothes were discarded and put in the hamper. Fingers ran through his short hair, he missed the length. The new cut complimented his face but he felt naked without the long hair. It was a loss he’d have to learn to live with as long as he was enlisted. Crawling under the covers took little effort, he was more than ready to snooze.


“You are staying and that is final. I refuse to be left alone here. You know I can’t stand half of these people.” Hiei knew he would have to put his foot down before they got inside. Kurama was already trying to weasel his way out. “If I have to go socialize then so do you. Don’t give me that crap about it being my brother-in-law either. You’ll do it or I’ll ensure you don’t get a good night’s sleep for the next four years. I’ll hurt you Kurama.” Not like he wanted to go in there and watch them drink and ogle some tart’s ass. He’d rather be home having Saitou going at his than doing this. But Yukina would be upset if they didn’t show their support by attending Kuwabara’s party.


“Fine but don’t expect me to be too sociable.” Kurama swore to himself already spotting the truck sitting in the parking lot. He’d leave before the stripper came in with or without Hiei. He had no desire to watch a female strip. She wasn’t getting any of his money. He’d taken a cut in pay when he’d quit his job at the mill. The military didn’t pay as well now but it was a start to a career. It had also gotten him away from everything. He hadn’t been able to bring himself to face Yusuke again. He knew by Hiei and word of mouth that Yusuke still worked at the mill. He wasn’t sure if the guy would continue after what he’d learned. He hadn’t known because he hadn’t gone back to work.


“Try not to get drunk, one of us has to drive back. I don’t need to hear Saitou bitching about responsibility if both of us come back shitfaced. And I plan on drinking, it’s the only way I’ll be able to get through this. Not to mention I don’t have to worry about someone watching my intake.” Hiei snorted knowing he was using this as a chance to get drunk. If he tried to at home, a certain horny over-doting man would take his drink away and give him something else to swallow. “If it makes you feel better he never got married.” He finally tossed that piece of information out there since the redhead wasn’t prepared to ignore what was about to be said.


“I didn’t ask,” Kurama had figured he wouldn’t, not to Botan anyways. Yusuke had made mention of her being his ex. Another reason for the man to hate him. Yusuke had been in love with the girl and she’d seen him. That had to be one of the reasons she’d never went all the way and had held back from Yusuke. He’d ruined Yusuke’s chances with the girl before he ever had one. By his one selfish act he’d ruined Yusuke’s chance at happiness. What kind of person did that make him? “Let’s get this over with. I plan on having at least one drink. We could always call a cab or Saitou if we both get fucked up.”


The bachelor party was being held at Kuwabara’s apartment. The place where Yukina would be moving into after the wedding. So there would be only three males living in the house in a week’s time. Might as well be just him from Kurama’s point of view. Once he started to work he wouldn’t be seeing Hiei that often. Saitou would get home before him and the older man monopolized most of his best friend’s time. It was a fact that he accepted and understood. The two were in love, they should spend time together. Now, he just needed to buy Hiei a muzzle or another pillow, so they wouldn’t be so noisy at night. Made him wonder what kind of equipment the old man was packing. Had to be something with the way Hiei screamed like a little bitch.


Hiei could feel the tension slowly gathering around his friend. This had to be hard on him despite the time that had passed. More than a year had gone by since Yusuke had turned on Kurama. That’s how Hiei saw it. The asshole had went too far with his tantrum. It took two to fuck and Kurama hadn’t been shoving a limp dick in his ass. Some men were just too homophobic to look at the obvious. Kuwabara being one of them, which was why he really didn’t want to come. Yukina had told him and Saitou of her boyfriend’s dislike of the situation. Kuwabara knew of his and Saitou’s relationship but didn’t approve. He accepted it but that didn’t change it. The fool thought it was disgusting and shunned it. The only good thing he could say about the big idiot was that he was smart enough to keep his opinions to himself. Yukina tried to say that her man wouldn’t let it come between their family. Hiei wasn’t so sure.


Kurama let Hiei knock on the door and hoped against hope that the apartment would suddenly catch on fire. The wooden door swung open to reveal a glassy eyed Kuwabara, already sloshed. A big grin crossed the man’s face as he greeted Hiei first. Kurama almost laughed when Kuwabara turned to him and asked Hiei who the hell he was. He didn’t look that much different besides his hair was short. He’d chalk it up to the pint of vodka in the man’s right hand. “Hello Kuwabara, congratulations.”


“Oh, shit. How’s it going man? Didn’t recognize you, you actually look like a guy. When did you cut your hair?” Kuzuma waved them inside the apartment. Everyone else was already there, including the stripper. Touya had been the one to hire the woman. The man had great taste too, this chick was hot. “The entertainment is already here. Go get a drink, it’s on the house.”


Kurama counted to ten and scowled at Hiei’s amused look. It wasn’t in the least funny, he had never looked like a female. Drunk oaf! He followed them inside, his feet were traitors. His head was telling him to get back in the car and go home. He’d be miserable here. His eyes searched the room, scanning the situation out. A very boney, blonde was dancing on the coffee table wearing only a very skimpy top and thongs. She looked ridiculous with the oversized breasts that didn’t move even as she bounced around. He wondered how much those had cost. A guy he didn’t know was reaching out to paw at the naked ass cheeks being flaunted. Really, not his scene. Touya was standing next to the unknown male. Two others he recognized from school were behind them watching intently. Green eyes swerved to the couch where Kuzuma was heading back to. His chest clenched watching Kuzuma sit down next to the one person he wanted to avoid. He could only make out a profile but Yusuke was sitting down with a beer in his hand watching the show as well.


“Let’s go get a drink before you flee.” Hiei elbowed him and nodded towards the kitchen. He knew Kurama needed a few moments to adjust. It had to be hard seeing the other man after so long. They both strolled into the kitchen without any intention of enjoying the show. Personally he’d rather see Kuwabara get up there and dance. It was disgusting watching some fake bimbo strut. All she was flaunting was how much her John’s were willing to spend on her. Her body looked ill proportioned with those huge tits and being boney elsewhere. Bitch could have at least put some hips in, and filled out her ass to even out the effects.


“I’ll just take a beer, don’t want to drink anything too heavy.” Kurama dismissed the stacks of liquor bottles to chose from. He wasn’t going to give himself a hangover. He popped the can open and took a sip. The music started to play another song. How long did the stripper usually stay? He didn’t want to stay long. Not like Kuwabara would know how long they’d stuck around. If he would be able to remember them coming at all. Or the nasty little comment he’d made. His heart was thudding in his chest, he didn’t want to go out there. “Shall we?”


“Might as well.” Hiei went out first. If someone said anything else out of the way he would punch their face in. That included his brother in law. Saitou would have to understand. Some things didn’t need to be said. He felt Kurama behind him, using him as an emotional shield. He put his eyes towards the man that was causing his friend’s discomfort. Yusuke was watching the woman swing her flat ass around. Looked like he planned on ignoring the fact that Kurama was here. It was just as well, he didn’t feel like making his friend watch his crush be strangled.


Yusuke let his mind wonder as the woman turned to Touya since he was digging in his pocket. He sat back against the cushion and tried to relax. It was hard with who’d just came in the door. He saw them coming towards the crowd out the corner of his eye. When had the redhead returned? The last he’d heard Kurama had gone overseas. It hadn’t been his place to ask Hiei or Yukina just exactly where or to ask for a means of communicating. He’d told Kurama he never wanted to talk to him again. Apparently that decision had been okay with the other male. He took in the short hair, it looked good on him. Not as good as the long hair but Kurama was still attractive. Looked a lot better than the slut making her way towards him.


Kurama took a sip of the beer as he watched the stripper make her way towards Yusuke. Besides Hiei, he was the only other guy in the room that was worth noticing. Yusuke was definitely the most attractive in the room, so she homed in on him. She planted her ass on his lap and moved against the man. Kurama tried to swallow the lump in his throat and the bitterness that was threatening to consume him. He shouldn’t give a damn or get jealous. They’d never been together and Yusuke would never be with him. Hands moved to rest on the woman’s hips as she pressed against the denim jeans. The other males in the room starting hollering when it was apparent she was rubbing against Yusuke’s dick. “I need some fresh air.”


“I agree, they’ll be plenty on the drive home. Let’s get out of here before I vomit.” Hiei sneered seeing the palms gliding over the tarts waist. He wouldn’t subject Kurama to this, not even for the sake of his brother in law. He placed his beer on the coffee table and walked towards the front door. He’d shown up, that was enough.


“Hey, you two going?” Kuwabara turned seeing the two headed for the door. “Wait, you two can’t leave yet the party is just starting. Hey you get off of his lap. I need him to go run and get me some beer.” He frowned seeing Yusuke trying to dislocate the clingy woman. “Get off already.” There, the tramp was going back over towards Touya who seemed happy to have her attention. “Hey Kurama, do you think you could run Urameshi to the store? He’s paying but I don’t think he should be driving. Besides, I need to talk to Hiei about something. A man to man talk.”


Kurama frowned at the request. He didn’t want to spend one minute in Yusuke’s presence much less alone for the thirty minutes that it’d take to drive to the store and back. He was sure Yusuke would rather resume his lap dance with the woman. “That’s fine but why don’t you just give me the money and I can run to the store for you. No need to take him from the party when I can go alone. I’d be glad to run to the store for you.”


“Can’t, I’m writing a check for it.” Yusuke was going to pay cash but Kurama didn’t know he was lying. He pushed himself off of the couch. Some fresh air would do him some good. It’d also give him a chance to talk to him. There was a question that he’d been waiting months to ask. He’d gone to ask him only to learn he’d left. How upset had Kurama been? Would his former friend accept an apology? He’d lost his temper and hadn’t thought things through. He had no idea how Kurama had felt about him then, if the guy had felt anything. “Don’t worry, I’ve only had two beers so I’m not going to puke in your car. Need anything else while we are out?”


Kurama rolled his eyes but didn’t protest anymore over the setup. He didn’t get it, why would Yusuke want to be in the situation where they would have to be around one another? The fucker was probably toasted as well and didn’t realize just who he was. He gave Hiei a sullen look but went to the door. He’d do this but as soon as he dropped Yusuke back off then he was leaving. Then Yukina was getting some spit in her coffee for asking him to do this. He focused on walking to his car and let the other male trail behind him. He hit the button to unlock the vehicle and turned off the alarm.


Yusuke could just see how hard this was going to be. He knew part of it was his fault, so he’d try regardless of the cold shoulder he was getting. There had been plenty of time to think since Kurama had taken off. He’d known it the morning after, he’d known he’d done something wrong. He’d been searching for that girl for a reason and what did he do when he found her? Okay, so it turned out to be a guy. The simple fact remained that he knew this person had fucked him and left him to wonder. While he’d been under the false impression it was Botan the fact hadn’t bothered him. Just because he found that it was Kurama instead he’d flipped. It really wasn’t because he was a guy either. It was because the truth had been right in his face the whole time and he’d been too stupid to see it. He should have let Kurama explain himself instead of acting like an ass. “Thanks man, I really appreciate the ride.”


“You’re welcome but I’m not doing it for you. Get in,” he climbed behind the wheel and fidgeted with the damn seat belt. Just being in the fucking car and he was nervous. He took a deep breath as the other door opened to let Yusuke in. He could do this, he wasn’t going to let it get to him. The engine turned over causing the radio to come on. Good idea, with the music loud he wouldn’t have to worry about any awkward conversation. No point in starting one when they’d never talk again. “Please, put on your seatbelt,” he was forced to turn the music down to issue the order.


“Oh right sorry, was thinking.” Yusuke reached for the belt and clicked it in place. He didn’t know how to bring the subject up. Normally he’d just be blunt and get to the point. He wanted to but he didn’t want to make the situation worse. He wanted to try being friends again, to get pass what had happened. Then he was going to try for more. He hadn’t dated anyone else since he’d broken up with Botan. Why bother? He knew he didn’t want to be with a female and there was only one male he wanted to be with. Perhaps he just needed to admit that he’d been wanting one person for a long time now. A beautiful redhead had put a claim on him while sitting quietly at a library table years ago. He noticed the fingers going back to the knob to turn the music up. “Why did you do it?”


“Dammit, do you have to bring it up? We aren’t even out of the parking lot yet.” Kurama braked for a vehicle backing up. He should have known that was why Yusuke jumped at the chance to get alone with him. He still wanted to bitch and demand answers. Probably couldn’t accept the fact that he’d enjoyed fucking a male and was looking for something to appease his moral justification. Was wanting to hear some excuse how he’d been tricked so he could tell himself he wouldn’t have enjoyed it under normal circumstances. The truth was, he wouldn’t have. A large part was mental, the mind controlled a lot of it. In Yusuke’s mind he was doing a female so that’s what his body had understood. “Fine, I lied because I knew you wouldn’t accept that it’d been a male. I didn’t think we’d ever speak after that night so I didn’t tell you. I didn’t tell you after that because I still didn’t think it was what you wanted to hear and I didn’t want to ruin what friendship we had.”


“I didn’t mean why did you not tell me. I’ve thought about that and figured out why already. After I calmed down I accepted why you probably lied to me and didn’t tell me. What I was asking was, why did you sleep with me? I know you had to have been in the bathroom and we didn’t know it. If Keiko would have set me up then it wouldn’t have been you so that left only that option. I just want to know why you didn’t just leave. Keiko was passed out, you could have exited without ever doing anything. So why? Why did you start it?” Yusuke needed to know if it had been a passing fancy, something he’d thought would be fun to do. Or a cruel inner joke. Had Kurama fucked him believing it was something that would detest him? Would it have made a difference if it’d been someone else on that bed?


Kurama pulled out into the road wishing he wasn’t on the spot. Did Yusuke really want the truth? Could the other man handle it? What point was there in lying now? None, the damage had already been done. Yusuke just wanted answers so he could have closure and move on. “Are you sure you really want the answer to that question?” A positive nod, “I did it because I wanted to. I wanted to be with you. You might not like the idea but I had a crush on you in high school. I liked you and I didn’t plan on things going as far as they did that night. My first intention was to just touch you, I took it too far. After hearing what Keiko said I knew that I was being given a chance to sleep with you so I took it. If it had been anyone else I would have quietly left or locked myself in the bathroom until I could leave. It really doesn’t make a difference now.”


“Yes, it does dammit,” Yusuke took in everything. Kurama had liked him and he hadn’t known? Was it possible? Yes, because he’d had a slight crush on the redhead as well even if he hadn’t wanted to admit it. He’d liked what he saw that day and had wanted it. He was just too stubborn to accept what that implied. He still wasn’t sure if he’d call himself bi-sexual or a homosexual. Right now he didn’t want to be with any females and then again he hadn’t found any other males attractive. It was just Kurama that had stirred him that way. “Look, I’m sorry I acted like an ass. I was upset, I was pissed that you didn’t tell me. I shouldn’t have said some things that I did. I went to go talk to you a few days later and was told by your mother that you were gone. You’re right though, it’s in the past. We can’t change what happened. I guess my next question would be is can we get past it? Think it’s possible to still be friends?”


“Friends?” Yusuke muttered the word to himself knowing it was a lie. This time around he was the one lying. He’d gotten Kurama to agree to it. It probably had cost the man a lot of pride to do it. After what he’d said to the man that night, he was shocked that Kurama would accept trying to be friends again. It was the start that he’d been wanting. If he could get Kurama to be around him then he had a chance. It’d take some time before Kurama might accept his advances but he was willing to wait. It was enough that they’d went into the store together and was able to carry on a decent conversation. The party had looked a lot better going back.


The damn stripper hadn’t approached him again, he rolled his eyes at that. That bitch had grated against his dick so hard the denim had been chafing his dick. She should have backed off at the telltale sign of him being soft. He hadn’t been impressed by her little show. A sexy slim redhead would have been welcomed on his lap. Once he got Kurama to be with him then he’d have to see if he could convince the man to dance for him. He’d taken the time to scope out how much Kurama had changed. Besides the hairstyle he looked exactly the same. Except his ass had gotten nicer. He was willing to bet it was even firmer. Firm but rounded just the right way. What would it be like to hold onto both lush cheeks while the man rode him. Squeezing them tight, spreading them apart as his cock penetrated that hot little hole.


He groaned and kicked the offending blanket off of him. He needed to cut the damn heat down. Fuck he was getting bothered. He needed to stop thinking like this. The other man might have admitted to wanting him at one time but that didn’t mean he still did. He had to control himself or he’d scare Kurama away before he had a chance to get close to him. He couldn’t think about how nice it had felt to thrust deep, the soft whimpering that still plagued his dreams. Fuck, the man did have a sensual voice when he was being fucked. So soft and husky, he wanted to hear it again. He also wanted to know how loud the man could get. Perhaps taking him from behind on all fours would elicit that kind of sound from those lush lips.


Did the redhead get any louder? He wasn’t sure what kind of lover he’d make but he wanted to wrap those slim legs around his waist. The ass had felt so good holding his cock. Yusuke sighed as his hand trailed down towards the seams of his boxers. He still lived alone so didn’t bother to hesitate as he pulled out his erection. His was rock hard with need. There was no denying he wanted to fuck Kurama. He’d known it since the other had fled. He’d do whatever it took to convince Kurama to be more than just friends with him this time around.


Moisture seeped from the tiny slit. His thumb ran over the smooth tip to smear the pre-cum. Fingers tightened around the girth, pulling at the length. It dulled in comparison but was all he had at the moment. He closed his eyes, thinking on how the mouth had felt teasing him. The skilled tongue had made short work of him. Stroking and sucking until he burst from the pleasure. Next time he wanted to watch as he fucked his face. To see his cock disappearing between the pink lips as he thrust deep in the man’s throat. Or to reverse the positions, watch Kurama’s face as he took the man’s cock into his own mouth. He wanted to see what kind of look the redhead made as he came.


His breath caught as his balls tightened as the heat gathered in his groin. What would it be like to totally go down on another man? To lick and kiss until he made his way to that forbidden entrance? Would Kurama like to have a tongue probing at his asshole? To have it licked, as he prepared him? He reached over to grab the lotion from his night stand. It was cool but enough was applied in his palm. It was a small consolation but he’d have to imagine his hand was something else. It was easy to think back on how it had felt with the tight ass bouncing over him. The intense heat consuming him as the tight walls clung to him. He moaned remembering how the walls had tightened even more around him. Kurama must have found release because the muscles had contracted and pulled out his own orgasm. The sheath had taken him in, rode him. The man had taken it hard without complaint at the time. Had let him thrust up and take his pleasure.


He pumped his cock in a fast steady motion, mocking how he’d penetrated Kurama’s ass. The friction wasn’t the same but was enough. The bed moved as he flexed his hips to fuck his own hand. “Ah fuck,” he tossed his head back as the white wave of pleasure crashed over him. The thick vein jerked signaling it was time. It’d been months since he let himself masturbate to the man’s visage. It’d come too disappointing knowing that the one he wanted was out of his reach. Now, he let the orgasm slam home, the waves rolling over him. The thick semen burst from the slit, coating the top of his fingers. The creamy substance didn’t stop until streaks covered his abdomen and chest.


Yusuke managed to take another sip of the champagne. It was too sweet and not his thing. It helped to give him something to do while everyone gathered around the happy couple. They’d just cut the cake after a series of toasts. He’d been the first to give his, being the best man. His eyes fell to the redhead hugging Yukina. He was happy with his current spot against the door way of the large dining area. He hadn’t realized that Hiei’s lover had such a large house. It was very spacious and nice, large for just a few people. He was aware of it when said man came to stand next to him. They hadn’t spoken with each other before now so he was concerned when the intimidating older gentleman chose now to clear his throat.


“You could just tell him,” Saitou spoke clearly and loud enough for the boy to hear and not misunderstand his words. Kurama was a little too feminine for his tastes but Hiei’s best friend was a decent person. Didn’t matter if he hadn’t liked him at one time believing he might be Hiei’s lover. The fact remained the redhead was the one person his lover had always been close to. When one was upset the other was affected by it as well, they were that close despite how they acted in public. Hiei was fretting over his friend now because of a recent development. Kurama had accepted the man’s play at a friendship. “I don’t care for games and I don’t think he would either.”


“Should I ask what the hell you are talking about?” Yusuke didn’t really want anyone approaching him about his business. It was apparent that Kurama had told Hiei about their past and it had gotten spread to Hiei’s lover. Was the older man about to bitch him out about how he’d treated Kurama? He didn’t want to hear it, not from someone he didn’t know. “Just what the fuck has Hiei been telling you? If you’ve come to tell me to back off then you are wasting your time.”


“I won’t tell you to back off because I don’t believe that is what he would want. But I will give you one warning, and that’s all you will get. He came here after your little nasty display, I am not that close to him but Hiei is. Upset Hiei by upsetting him again and I’ll snap your scrawny ass in half.” Saitou laughed when the boy tensed under the threat. “Don’t get bent out of shape, I didn’t come here to threaten only advise. You play at friendship but I see differently. I know that look, I have it for Hiei. If you want more then let him know, don’t wait too long. Understandable that you might want to wait awhile since he’s just come back. Just don’t fuck him over by stringing him along and then backing off when the time comes. Be absolutely sure it’s what you want. If it is then just don’t tell him, show him.”


“It’s what I want but I think I should wait. Also,” Yusuke looked at the older and more experienced man. “You already know the truth so I guess I can admit that I’m kind of worried. I’ve only been with females before now. The one time I was handcuffed and you know how it went. I’m not sure if I’d know what to do. I might be okay with females but would I know how to make him enjoy it like I did? I just don’t want to finally get a chance to do things right the first time we are together and then fuck up. It’s not like I have anyone I can discuss it with or get advice from.”


“I see,” Saitou noticed that both Kurama and Hiei were busy talking to Yukina. “Come with me, we’ll go to my study for a few minutes. Just keep in mind that if I help you and you fuck it up, I’ll hunt you down.” he spun on his heels and headed towards his study. He figured he might as well get his hands dirty. The sooner Kurama stopped pouting the sooner he could get back to keeping all of Hiei’s attention. Get the redhead a man to keep his time occupied. The trip he’d been planning for two days for him and Hiei would work well. “Got any plans for the weekend of the fifth?”

“How’s this?” Kurama asked the observing man keeping a close eye on him as he labored over the grill. He already had Hiei’s sitting on the plate under the foil. All he’d needed to do was leave it on both sides for ten seconds to be ready for his best friend to want to eat it. Yusuke’s hadn’t been much better, both pieces of meat were still bloody. His would stay on the grill a tad longer. He liked it a little pink but not trying to dodge his fork. Or screaming as he cut into it. Saitou nodded that it was fine and to take it off. He smiled as Yusuke removed the foil to allow him to deposit it with the others. Hiei was getting the other things out of the cooler. The potatoes had been cooked first while they had enjoyed several rounds of cards.


“You’re a lot better cook than Hiei, I’ll give you that.” Saitou dug through the bag to retrieve the plastic plates. He was ready to eat dinner since they’d arrived late. Not to mention the bitch had lied about the weather. It had called for downcast, not a storm. He was sure that’s what he smelled in the air. A hand was placed on Hiei’s shoulder as he took a seat next to the smaller man. “Better eat too, I noticed you just picked at your breakfast this morning. Don’t you dare complain later that you are hungry.”


“Hn, since you are kind enough to remark on my cooking skills. Shall I point out that you prepared breakfast. There is you answer. If you want me to eat then don’t try to feed me slop. Should have woken Kurama up so he could cook if you wanted me to eat. Or stopped and picked something up on the way. You’re cooking is even more atrocious than mine so I don’t want to hear it.” Hiei removed the needed utensils and ignored the hand tightening on his shoulder. It had been Saitou’s idea to invite the two on the other side of the table. So far the idea had merit, Kurama was actually smiling. As long as Yusuke didn’t do anything stupid, then Saitou wouldn’t have to help him bury the body somewhere deep in the woods.


“Keep up that tone and I’ll shove something down your throat and it won’t be that bloody steak.” He placed a hand on the open thighs to emphasis his point. Kurama chuckled and Yusuke was watching them with interest. A good sign, he wasn’t cringing at the show of affection. He’d expected as much with the looks he’d been sending the redhead. Kurama had only been back a little over a month and Yusuke had been visiting the house almost every day since the wedding. Was showing that he was indeed serious when he’d told him that he wanted to be with the other man. Which was why he’d paid for a camping site that only allowed three tents per site. The mesh tent over the picnic table counted as one, so only two regular sleeping tents were allowed. Both guests had accepted that he’d be sharing one alone with Hiei.


“Whatever, I want a meal not an appetizer.” Hiei bated his lover knowing damn well what would occur later for it. He dropped the fork, his cock was being squeezed in the large palm. Not enough to cause pain but it was enough to stimulate a response. “Get your hand off my dick unless you plan on forgoing on dinner. I doubt they will appreciate me bending over the table for you.” He laughed seeing Saitou debating on what to do. The sadistic pervert would probably do it. The only thing keeping the other two from getting a show was the man was hungry.


Yusuke tried not to gawk at the two. The old man was more perverted than most younger guys he knew. He’d gotten a taste of it himself when he’d been pulled into that study. He’d quickly been given several videos and a book to read. Informed to watch them all and come back after he’d read the book. It had taken several days but after he’d made it a point to speak to Saitou afterwards. The male porn had been real insightful and Saitou had answered every question he had in a professional manner. Even went as far as to give a few pointers on what to look for to please Kurama if they ever became lovers. The older guy said in some ways the male anatomy was not much different than a female’s. Nipples were just as sensitive, which Yusuke knew from his own. Then he’d learned a lot when he’d been informed one thing that made it very pleasurable for a male to be penetrated was the friction brushed against their prostate. That was suppose to give a male a lot of pleasure. It explained some of the looks the guy’s were wearing on the porn. Saitou had let him know what to look for when he found Kurama’s. Now if he could just get the chance to move things further.


So far nothing had occurred between them. Only two weeks had gone by, which explained why. He took to visiting him everyday but he didn’t want to rush things. This camping trip had been made to look like a sudden decision. Kurama hadn’t argued when they were both were invited. Meant what Saitou said might be true, Kurama still wanted to be with him. He handed the plate over in order for Kurama to get his own meat off of the grill. The food smelt delicious and the company was pleasant. “Need help with that?” He got up to help move the grill away from the table so they could eat without worrying about it.


“Thanks,” Kurama pulled the handle as Yusuke took the other side. He’d keep it somewhat close due to the heat it was letting off. The temperature had already dropped a good bit and it was chilly without a coat on. From the looks of it a storm was quickly coming in. Evening was already settling, bringing the night air with it. As if on cue Saitou walked over to the lamp he’d brought to switch it on. The grill was moved aside, time to eat. He had to thank the older man when he got home for inviting them. It was nice to spend time away from work. It was already hell on him and he’d just started. Yusuke hanging around was an added bonus to the last two weeks. “Better take our seats, your steak is still moving. Need to eat before Hiei decides he’s still hungry.”


“I don’t know man, I say we are getting wet either way.” Yusuke frowned as the steady drumming beat against the tent. Damn good thing this wasn’t one of those cheap fuckers or they’d be sleeping in water. He’d been trying to hold off the need to piss but the rain didn’t seem to be letting up. If they went to the public bathroom the walk would ensure they get soaked. If they ran to the wooded area then they’d get just as wet. “I say we run for it. You got the flashlight?”


“Yes, are you ready?” Kurama shivered from the chill in the air. He was already cold and he was about to get drenched in the downpour. They’d spent the last three hours playing cards as the rain steadily came down. Hiei and Saitou had retired long ago after a session of fucking. He was sure that had been Hiei softly moaning about an hour ago. He slipped on his shoes and took a deep breath. His breath came out in a hiss as they stumbled out the small opening and into the night. The water beat down on him as he held the flashlight so Yusuke could close the zipper.


“Come on,” Yusuke stayed beside him as they moved quickly to the brick structure in the distance. All this just to take a piss. He swore feeling his shoe land in an unseen puddle. “Fuck,” the water instantly soaked through to his sock and foot. A light chuckle came from the man walking next to him. “It’s not funny, I’m soaked as it is. How would you like to take the place of my shoe?” On second thought he was sure the redhead would look damn sexy all muddy.


“No thank you, I’m already cold and don’t have time to play in puddles.” Kurama quickened his pace not liking the gleam he saw in those chocolate depths. He didn’t mind getting wet but the gritty mud was out of the question. At this rate it would take some time to get warm once getting back inside. There was only one small overhead light near the doorway. The bathroom was dingy from people coming in from the rain but it got them out of the storm for a few. He slung his arm and wiped the water from his face. “Think I’m soaked through.”


Yusuke looked at the two stalls, one in use. “Go ahead, I’ll go after you.” He strolled to the sink and debated what to do about his foot. If he got in the tent with the dirt clinging to him he’d be feeling it while trying to sleep. His damn flesh felt like ice, the hot water did nothing to thaw it out as he washed off his foot and ankle. The toilet flushed one the other occupied stall but from the smell coming from it, it had been a courtesy flush. He crinkled his nose and decided he’d rather piss outside than stand in that stall. He shrugged his sock and shoe back on and trotted outside, the squishing of the sneakers signaling his departure.


“Fuck me,” he felt the difference when he was back outside. His face was being pelted but he went to the side of the building to take care of his business. As he finished he heard Kurama calling for him. “Over here,” he was shoving his cock back in his pants as he was joined. “Sorry man, couldn’t wait any longer. You ready to head back?” he noticed the green eyes swayed down to where he was now zipping up the jeans.


“Yes, before we both catch a chill.” Kurama had taken the time to look at himself in the mirror. He looked like a drowned rat. His hair clung to his scalp and his face was pale, lips white from the cold. His body was trying not to shiver. It felt like clumps of ice were mixed in with the downpour. ‘”How do you suggest we handle getting back inside of the tent. I don’t suggest we go in with soaked clothes or we’ll risk getting our blankets wet. We could turn off the light and strip outside the door.” Regret filled him seeing how Yusuke stiffened at the suggestion. “I’ll turn my back until you have finished and are safely inside.”


“It’s not that, just not sure I wanna expose my ass in this weather. Already felt like my dick was going to shrivel up while I was pissing. Guess you got a point though, would suck to sleep in a wet bed. I’m not going to expect you to stand out in the freezing rain for my modesty.” What the fuck did he care if Kurama got an eyeful? Nothing the man hadn’t already seen. He wouldn’t promise that he wouldn’t peek. He had no idea what Kurama looked like under his clothes. He was more than curious to see his would-be lover nude.


“Very well,” Kurama was glad that his suggestion hadn’t spooked him. He didn’t wish to scare him off when their friendship was on a good track. The last thing he wanted Yusuke to think was that he was going to try and make an unwanted move on him. He was more than grateful for the chance to be friends with him. He wouldn’t ruin things this time around. He’d accept the fact that Yusuke was only meant to be his friend nothing more. “We can throw the clothes over the line Saitou put up. No point in taking them off before hand only to set them in a corner of the tent.”


“Alright,” They reached the flap minutes later. Yusuke went for his shirt first, the t-shirt was yanked in a sloppy mess. He shrugged and slipped out of his shoes. “I can’t feel my toes,” he wiggled them to prove his point. The socks were nasty, he stood on his shoes. The jeans clung to him like sticky paper. He could hear the material peel away from his skin. He glanced up to see that Kurama had already managed to get down to just his slacks. The redhead was bent looking at what he was doing. Yusuke could only just make out the outline with the moonlight but his eyes leeched onto the view. The skin covering the man’s abdomen was pale. He bit his bottom lip as the pants came down. Kurama didn’t have on anything underneath.


“Hand me yours, I’ll hang them.” Kurama tried not to drag the clothing across the nasty ground but try to maneuver out of them half froze was difficult. He lifted his head to accept Yusuke’s clothes. He blinked seeing the other man still standing there gawking. “Oh sorry, I didn’t think. I’ll put something on as soon as we get inside. Want to hurry? I’m not going to look.” He turned his head and arranged the clothes over his arm, it was something to do. He wanted to kick his own ass for being stupid. Naturally Yusuke would assume they were stripping down to their underwear. He’d apologize again after they were inside. No doubt seeing him naked was bound to bring back unwanted memories. A minute later he felt the weight of Yusuke’s clothes. “Can you hold the flashlight for me, please?”


“Sure man,” He took the flashlight and pointed to the trees where Saitou had strung up a line made from rope. The illumination settled where Kurama was throwing the articles of clothing over. He licked his lips seeing the naked skin of the man’s back. Muscles rippled as the arms place them over and straightened them out. Against his common sense telling him not to do it, he brought the light down to focus on the narrow waist. His groin tightened as it hit the round cheeks. “Is it just me or do you really have a nice ass?”


“Excuse me?” Kurama almost dropped the shirt in his hand. Had he heard correctly? Silence greeted his question. The socks were tossed over last. He turned to find Yusuke looking away. Explained why the light had lowered itself, the man wasn’t paying attention. Not needing it he went back to the flap. “Lets head in and dry off. Step to the left, away from where we’ll be sleeping. My bag is near and I’ll fetch us some towels.” The zipper was pulled open enough to allow him to squeeze inside.


‘Holy fuck,’ Yusuke groaned and rolled his eyes. Kurama was bent in half as he made his way inside the small opening. He didn’t care if the man noticed, he put the light right on the soft swell. No wonder he’d enjoyed being in there so much. Not only was it shaped perfectly it looked to be really firm. Made him wonder if he could live up to expectations if anything did happen. He wanted something to happen even if it was just a kiss.. He’d watched those porn several times to get some knowledge. He couldn’t get hands on knowledge without fucking someone else so that hadn’t been an option. He didn’t want anyone else, he wanted Kurama. With what Saitou told him he’d have to hope it was enough.


He quickly followed him inside and closed the flap down. “Damn, I’m freezing now.” A towel was handed his way. “Thanks,” Yusuke wondered how he could get close enough to try anything. He was worried that if he just tried to make a move Kurama would flip. After what he’d said the one time, he had to be careful how they proceeded. He eyed the two sleeping bags and the extra blanket. All he’d brought was the sleeping bag. It might be warm enough but, “I think I felt some ice in the rain. No wonder I’m freezing, think the one sleeping bag will enough?” he smiled seeing Kurama eyeing the extra blanket. Knowing the redhead he was debating letting him use it. “How about we toss mine down, then use your two to cover up with?”


“Are you sure?” Kurama wrapped the towel around his waist. “Want to help me fix it up?” he reached for Yusuke’s sleeping bag and unfolded it. The other side was caught, they placed it down first. “The comforter would be best if placed next, then mine on top.” The temperature was dropping as they worked. The storm was causing things to cool down considerably. “I’ll share my blanket but I refuse to give up my pillows. I don’t see one for you, did you not bring one?”


“Nah, forgot. As long as you know I might roll over in the middle and use you for one.” Yusuke laughed when one of the lush pillows were tossed at him. “Thanks, but doubt it’s as cuddly.” He shrugged at the hesitant expression. “I sleep in the nude, hope you don’t mind.” His hands were already going for the damp towel around his waist. He tossed it in the corner and climbed under the covers still holding onto the pillow. It smelled strongly of roses, of Kurama. This he could live with, the smell of the man could easily lure him to sleep. He didn’t bother to avert his eyes and hugged the softness under his chin. Kurama had his back turned but the towel was removed giving him a little view of the man’s ass. He wished he had kept the flashlight in his hand.


He could hear every breath Yusuke was taking. It felt odd laying under the same covers, both of them completely nude. He didn’t want to be rude and give him his back so he got comfortable on his back, looking up at the roof of the tent. Weariness wasn’t his main concern, it was the awkward silence. “Are you going on the camping trip with Kuwabara and Yukina? She gave me an invite but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to go.” Most likely he’d still come up with an excuse not to attend. His body became aware of how close Yusuke was when he rolled over to look at him.


“Don’t know, probably not. If it’s this fucking cold now, I know I’ll be freezing my ass off then. Don’t suppose I could convince you to share body heat. It’s supposed to be the best way to get warm.” Without waiting for an answer he moved closer until he was brushing against Kurama’s side. The heat coming from the other man felt wonderful. Not only did it help with how cold he was but it let him know just how close he was to his prey. “I promise I won’t bite. I’ve been known to nibble but I’d warm you up first.”


Kurama felt heat rush to his groin at the implication. Was Yusuke hitting on him or just playing around to help lighten the mood? Most likely the latter, since he was known for his sense of humor. Knowing this, he knew he shouldn’t take the playing to heart. He rolled his eyes as he moved his body over to face his friend. They were almost touching, so he lifted himself up on his elbow to peer down at the smiling face. “You shouldn’t tease Yusuke, I might be tempted to find out how sharp your teeth are. If you want to get warm then why not pull the top sleeping bag over you? It’s resting near our feet, that should help some.”


“I like my suggestion better,” He reached out to grab the narrow waist near his own. With a quick adjustment he was pressing against the intense heat that was Kurama. His body responded to having the man so close. A hand came up to latch onto his arm in astonishment. It was now or never, either Kurama wanted him close or he didn’t. He wouldn’t leave no room for doubt that this was what he preferred. He lifted his head to rub his nose over the smooth surface of his jaw. The face turned at the touch bringing Kurama’s lips within an inch from his. Drawing up what courage he had he closed the distance. The lips were cold but smooth, soft under the pressure of his own. “I like this a lot better, you’re so hot.”


“Yusuke, you’re......” Kurama felt dizzy as the mouth opened up over his. The man was kissing him, the tongue probing between his lips. His eyes closed, his mouth opened and he let it happen. His tongue came forth to collide and fight for dominance. Just like the one time, Yusuke’s was very assertive, thrusting into the moist cavern. The hand resting on his waist went down to his hip, with a hard pull brought him against Yusuke’s groin. His breath caught and a moan escaped feeling the hardness pressing into his stomach. “You’re hard, Yusuke?”


“Uh huh, if I’m not mistaken you’re getting that way too.” To make sure he rubbed along the lithe form. It wasn’t as large as his own but the erection was near. Wanting to feel for himself his hand went south. Kurama tensed as he palmed the enlarged member. It was enough for him, Kurama still desired him. He left the supple lips alone and moved to the slender neck. The man shivered from the light kisses he began to place. The temptation was too strong, he opened his mouth and brushed his teeth where the neck and shoulder met.


“Ah, please Yusuke. You don’t have to do this.” It was hard to say but he wouldn’t accept it if it wasn’t what Yusuke wanted. He wouldn’t be a quick fuck because the man was curious. Or trying to prove a point of him no longer being upset over their past. It was hard to try and think clearly with the hand stroking his cock. The fingers were expertly playing with the tip, caressing it with the use of his own moisture. It would be hard to stop things and not want more but he wouldn’t settle where Yusuke was concerned. “Listen to me please. You don’t have to do this to prove a point. If you don’t stop I won’t be able to handle just being friends with you after.”


“Does that mean if it happens you’ll end everything or does it mean I get a chance to be with you?” he ran his mouth until he found the sensitive lobe of the redhead’s ear. He took it into his mouth, suckled, letting Kurama decide which he meant. If it meant he’d no longer see him again then he’d stop. But if Kurama wanted more with him then he’d jump at the chance. “I’m not sure what kind of boyfriend or lover I’ll make but I want you. I know I haven’t asked since you’ve been back but please tell me you aren’t still seeing the one guy.” If he said yes, someone was going to get their ass beat. At this point he wasn’t above doing whatever it took to split him and the other guy up.


“I am not,” Damn, it was hard to think with the hand and mouth making mush out of his brain. “Are you absolutely sure that is what you want? Just because you are aroused doesn’t mean it’s something you really want or can live with. Please be wise Yusuke, think this through.” He’d die if things stopped now but he’d rather not have the man despise him later. He’d lived with that once already. His nails dug into the arm connected to the hand pleasuring him. The tension doubled when the hand released him long enough for Yusuke to grip not only his cock but Yusuke’s own. “Oh,” the hand was massaging them together, rubbing the cock against his throbbing girth.


“Shut up, you aren’t going to change my mind. I want this, you have no idea how fucking bad I want this.” Yusuke closed his eyes, getting lost in the feel of the other man’s cock sliding against his own. The hand left his arm to push against his chest. “Don’t you dare try to reason with me. You fucking owe me dammit. I’ve wanted you since the time Akeena thought to point out the guy she liked. When I finally accepted things you ran out on me, lied to me. You made me believe the one I wanted was someone else. Do you have any idea how I felt when I found out? You befriended me knowing we’d been together. I started dating Botan because I thought she was the one that night. I trusted you, so I was confused when I started having feelings for you. I couldn’t understand how she could have been the one with me that night if I still was having the urges to be with you. I didn’t lie, I thought you were a female. What else was I suppose to think? I figured Keiko had set me up because she couldn’t bring herself to do what I’d been asking her to do with me. I know why you didn’t tell me and I accept it. I’ve been waiting for you to come back and not for you to fucking tell me to keep thinking about it. I want this, so shut up or I’m going to take Saitou’s approach and cram something down your throat to silence you.”


“I...Yusuke stop or I’m going to cum.” Kurama moaned as the admission helped to stroke the fire surging through him. Instead of talking the hot mouth went back to work kissing it’s way down his throat. His hips flexed into the palm knowing he was close. It’d been so long, he wouldn’t last but another minute or so. “Ungh, as good as that feels, I want you inside me. If you meant what you said, then I want you. Please, let me cum while you’re inside me.” he’d be lucky if he didn’t blow his load before Yusuke got his cock inside. Just the idea of who was about to fuck him willingly was driving him wild. “I didn’t bring anything though.”


“I did,” Yusuke released both of them to move away. Fingers hastily dug through the side pocket of his duffel bag. Where the hell was that damn tube? He’d even made sure to buy the kind Saitou recommended. Once he located the lube he moved back under the blanket and towards the awaiting redhead. A brow was lifted in amusement, “What? So I was hoping, figured I’d be prepared. Why else do you think it was set up that we’d share a tent?” He laughed at the frown, “Don’t pout, you’ll be thanking the old pervert come morning.”


“Or chastising,” Kurama wasn’t sure he liked being set up by his best friend’s lover. It meant that he’d talked to Yusuke about their affairs. A hand was pressing his knee to the side, demanding he open his thighs. He reached down to fondle himself as Yusuke positioned himself between the outstretched legs. He could still recall how intense it had felt to have the thick erection thrusting into him. How many nights hadn’t he thought about it? Instead of positioning himself Yusuke touched his hand, gripping it. He writhed feeling the pressure surrounded his shaft. “I can’t, you’re going to make me cum.”


Curiosity got to him and Yusuke wanted to know what it’d feel like to experience taking the man’s cock in his mouth. He leaned over towards the bobbing tip. Kurama seemed loath to let go of the hard grip but he pulled to cock away from the restraining hand until he had free reign to pry it up. Fingers latched onto his hair the moment he took the tip into his mouth. The moisture was salty, teasing his tongue. Deep throating was most likely out of the question but he’d let his lover cum in his mouth. His hand twisted the base and he took more in. He stopped when it hit the back of his throat. “Don’t hold back, cum in mouth.”


“Yusuke,” he cried out at the first hint of the peak being reached. The raven head started to bob over his cock, the tongue stroking him. The orgasm came quick, pinching at his balls. His juice squirted from his slit to hit the back of the open mouth. Instead of spitting Yusuke wrapped his lips around the tip catching the thick stream and swallowed. The tongue jerked against the underside along the pulsing vein as his lover took what he offered.


He licked the little amount that had seeped out the corners of his lips. He smiled seeing the red head titled back in pleasure. He reached for the tube as Kurama calmed down. A small amount was put on his middle finger. The point of prepping his lover had been drilled into his head by the older man. Taking him without doing so might cause some discomfort. He didn’t want Kurama flinching or being hurt from it. He felt bad knowing that he’d probably taken him the last time without doing so. His mouth caught a pert nipple between his teeth. He delighted in seeing the reaction it warranted. He flicked his tongue over the bud to distract from his descending hand.


Kurama panted as the lust sprang right back to life. His cock was twitching once more feeling the tongue working over him. He was growing a tad impatient with the foreplay. He wanted to be penetrated not toyed with. “Yusuke please,” for a second he thought he was getting what he wanted. Slickness probed his entrance but it wasn’t near large enough to be what he really wanted. The digit slid through the puckered muscle. The friction made him crave for more, “more.”


He knew what the man was begging for but withheld from giving it to him. Another finger joined the first, stretching the tight passage. “Hmmm, no wonder I couldn’t get the thought of fucking you out of my mind. Your ass is so hot and tight. You know I use to watch you bend over when we worked together. I just stood there and wondered if fucking you would feel anything like the one ass I’d already taken. I couldn’t imagine anything feeling that good. I want to cum now just knowing how fucking good this is going to feel. But first, you have to show me something.” He shifted angles to feel around, searching for the man’s sweet spot. His cock twitched when the hips lifted from the ground. “Is that it? Do you like that?”


“Yes, please Yusuke.” Kurama whimpered as the fingers started to repeatedly stroke the one spot destined to drive him insane. The white hot pleasure was crashing over him with each little caress. His balls were about to explode from the exquisite pleasure. He wanted something larger, thicker to take him. How had the man known what to look for? His hand reached down to touch his aching cock. The overwhelming desire made him want to beg, anything to once again feel the turgid flesh thrusting deep and hard. “Fuck me, I need you inside me. Put your cock in my ass.”


It was all the prompting he needed or could take. He slid the fingers out and reached for the bottle of lube. The entirety of his head was soaked with pre-cum, hit tip had been oozing the moisture so much there was a definite wet spot near the crack of the creamy white ass. His eyes trained to the spot where he’d be inserting himself. The delicate hands were touching the area, he moaned seeing Kurama touching himself. One hand was wrapped around the length the other was holding the twin sacks up. There was an audible noise as he pushed forward, right into the sphincter muscle. “Better than I remember.”


“Owwww, ugh, don’t stop.” Kurama tried not to cry out in pain as the girth stretched him. His walls were protesting to the thick girth. The cock was so hard, making his ass feel full. He wrapped his legs around the slim waist, urging the man deeper. It was slightly painful but he welcomed it. He wanted the cock shoved deep in his ass, he wanted it all. “Deeper, give it to me. I don’t want it slow.” With a hard thrust the length was suddenly crammed inside taking by surprise. “OH yes, you feel so good.”


“You’re so tight,” Yusuke wished he could think of a better word for it but drew a blank. The hole was squeezing his cock like a vise, it hurt to the point he wanted to cum. Wanted to fuck the man’s ass until he came deep inside. He withdrew partway savoring the sensation of being inside the man. He reached down to draw one of the legs up until it came to rest upon his shoulder. He’d seen the position on one of the porn. The steady thrusting was the pace he set as the muscles got accustomed to him. It also kept him from losing control as he fucked the contracting sheath. Kurama was stroking his own cock, so the man wasn’t coming yet. Yusuke moaned at the idea of how much control his new lover had. It continuously flinched and released around him.


He was aching so bad he pawed at his balls as he jerked his shaft rapidly. The abuse to his prostate had him whimpering uncaring how loud he was being. Every thrust was hitting the spot, making him cry out. His fingers slid down to where the cock was fucking him. He could feel how stretched out it was, the fat tool was spreading him. He licked his lips seeing the heated look in the chocolate eyes. Yusuke was enjoying it just as much. The man he’d been wanting for years was finally over him, watching him as he was being taken. “Harder, that’s it. Oh my,” Kurama fisted his girth as the orgasm almost took him. Yusuke started moving really fast, the jerky movements plunging in him. Just like the first time together, the man was working his cock. “Yeah, ah your cock feels so fucking good. Don’t stop, I want it.”


“It’s yours, all yours.” Yusuke felt his balls tighten at the needy little sounds. He pumped hard into the hole sucking his cock. He was going to cum, he couldn’t withstand anymore. Kurama was loving the shit out of his cock sending possessive little tremors down his spine. The man was his, he wouldn’t let anyone else touch him. “Ah, I’m going to cum.” He reached for the other leg finally, and wasn’t satisfied until he had both ankles over his shoulders. The next thrust went deeper, plunging him to the hilt. Kurama screamed beneath him making what was left of his control snap. His hips slammed against the soft ass cheeks, the sound of slapping skin overriding the harsh cries. He felt it when Kurama found his release, the walls clenched and began to spasm. “Oh fuck yeah, cum for me.” His load erupted, letting the walls milk him. He shot deep, ramming himself to the hilt.


“Yusuke!” he was trembling by the time his lover stilled over him. The muscles in his thighs hurt as his legs were allowed to drop back down. He brought his arms up to encircle the other man. “Mmhmm, that is one way to warm up. Was definitely worth getting drenched for.” It felt too good to be real, the warm lips were nuzzling his neck. He was loath to break the mood that surrounded them but now that the act was over the worry set it. Was this what Yusuke really wanted? What if being together would change the man’s mind? “Yusuke, can we talk?”


“Huh? No, I’m not getting up. You can have your pillow back I’ll just use you instead. You are very comfortable.” Except for the goo starting to cling to his stomach but he could live with that. He propped himself up on an elbow in order to gaze at his lover. The serious look on his face made a chill creep into his stomach. Did Kurama regret it? “Do you regret it?” If he said yes, he wasn’t sure how he’d take it.


“No, of course not. I just wanted to ask you where we would be going from this point forward.” Kurama stroked the perspiring skin beneath his fingertips. “I am in the military so until I finish my term we will have to be careful so I don’t get kicked out. I’m not saying we have to completely hide our relationship. Unless that’s what you want. I’m not sure how you feel about others knowing about us. I have never really cared up until this point. I will accept however you wish to proceed.”


“Yeah, well I talked to Saitou about that.” He frowned seeing the scathing look. “Sorry, I wasn’t sure how to handle getting you to accept anything else with me and the man did offer his advice. Actually he kind of gave it quite rudely but the man was trying to help. We discussed what a relationship would mean for you and he said that if we wanted and if you wanted then he’d have no problem allowing me to move in there. Since at my place I got to worry about nosey neighbors, a landlord and all that. As far as us being known as a couple, I don’t care. But Saitou stressed about your career and to be considerate of that. But as far as family and friends knowing I plan on telling them. I didn’t wait for you to come back just to hide what I feel for you. When it comes to you I want everything.”


“I see, I wasn’t expecting that large of a step. Not that I mind it,” Kurama would have to speak to Saitou about why he had thought to interfere but then thank the man. Things had turned out just as he’d hoped and dreamed. A lot better in fact, a year ago he’d simply wanted Yusuke to forgive him. Now he had the man’s forgiveness and the man himself. He’d do whatever it took to keep him as well. He placed a light kiss on the dark brow, the girth still buried in his body twitched to life. “Yes, everything does have a nice ring to it. Now that is out of the way, why don’t you tell me about this fantasy you mentioned. Something about bending me over.”


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