Under My Skin
"Ah…a…ah!" Subaru moaned into his pillow, clutching the end tightly during his climax. When he finally finished, he didn't bother to open his eyes. This is so embarrassing! He thought, while moving his hand from the warmth of his boxers. But he continued to wonder who that person was. There was always someone, a shadow, smiling down at him, right before losing himself in his solitary passion.
"Ugh…." He said aloud, getting up to wash the liquid from his hands. This was the fourth time this week he had a wet dream, and he couldn't even fathom why! Ever since he was a child, all the way up through his teens, he has had absolutley NO interest in sex. Then one day it changed.
"Look at my Subaru" a beautiful woman in a brilliant red skirt and short hair like his said as he walked to the kitchen. "Up so early in the morning. It's just like you onii-chan!" The girl stated with a giggle. Subaru glanced up at his sister, and his heart lightened. She had the same fine facial features as him, but her body was definetly female. At the twins' now solid 23, they were mostly unidentical; unlike when they were sixteen. Most people would have lost their money if they bet to say they could tell them apart.
"And look at you!" Hokuto said with a grimace. "There is no way I'm letting my twenty-three year old brother walk outside looking like he just got outta bed!" Subaru smirked. He had. With ease, Hokuto ushered her brother back into his bedroom. Pulling clothes out of his closet, she finally found the right one. "Ah! Here you go Subaru!" Subaru was horrified. She held out a bright green turtle neck and bright grren shorts, along with matching socks, gloves, and hat. "Ano, Hokuto-chan." She pouted. "Well, will you at least wear the top?" Subaru sighed and put on his standard black jeans, putting a black jacket over the green top. Looking in the mirror, it was actually kinda nice. Finally, the hat.
It took some struggling to get the hat on, considering his furry black cat ears kept getting in the way.He looked down at his jeans and saw the sleek black tail whip back and forth and grinned. Time to go. "Bye Hokuto-chan!" Subaru called out to his sister. "Oh, you have a job?" She asked, coming out of her bathroom. Apparently she wanted to match, since her ears were now a bright red to match her skirt. "Ok, see you later!"
Subaru walked down the street to head to his job for the day, helping a businessman ward off against a supposed ghost. He looked around at all of the other people strolling down the street, giving him funny looks. He understood; not many people had the fabled "animal" quality.Subaru and Hokuto were not born with it, they inherited it from a thankful spirit. In his line of work, it really helped since it really heightened his senses, especially to the paranormal things happening; plus it looked cute. But for all of the great things things it provided, it was also a curse. Many people wanted an animal quality, and would do anything to get it.
Finally Subaru entered the building. He felt a little out of place since there were so many professionals, all yapping on their cell phones, and barking orders to their underlings. As he was walking to the elevtor, his attention was caught by a pretty blonde with dog ears; he was so entraptured, he barely noticed the person standing in the elevator. "Oh, excuse me" Subaru murmered, trying not to look in his direction; at least he assumed it was a he. Judging by the height difference from his periphreal vision and the broad shoulders. "Oh, it's quite alright." The man said in a deep bass.
Subaru flushed. His heightened senses were on fire! He wasn't sure why, but the scent of the man was driving him off the walls, he feared he literally would if he didn't get off the elevator.
Suddenly feeling clautrophobic, he repeatedly pressed the button, as if it would make the elevator magically go faster. This earned him a small laugh from the other man. Finally he heard the ding of his floor. He raced out of the elevator, causing his hat to fall off.Blushing, he turned to get it, only to have the man place it in his hand, not exiting the elevator. Looking up for an instant, Subaru couldn't move his eyes. The man was wearing glasses, but he was still drawn to the honey gold eyes beneath. It seemed like they were calling him. Before he turned he could have sworn the man mouthed 'see you', but the elevator closed again. He barely had time to think on this before a chubby pale man came down in a panic. "You must be Sumeragi Subaru, correct?" Subaru nodded. "Yes, sir. Now where is this spirit?"
The man led him through a corridor, into a dark room; lit only by a candle. "Here!" the man said frantically. "Just please get rid of it!" Subaru sat and chanted for almost thirty
minutes when he noticed something strange, there was no spirit. He just ended his chanting when he felt a presence. "Who…"he whispered, turning his head around. The man chuckled from the doorway before turning on the lights. "Oh, no one you should worry about."The man said while looking around the room. Quickly, Subaru realized that this wasn't the man on the elevator. He was shorter, and his aura wasn't the same; not as powerful. Sparkling blue eyes met his. "Well, if you must know, there really isn't a ghost here." Subaru raised a brow. "How do you know?" The man crouched, then whispered in his ear. "Let's just say, my co-workers and I played a little prank on the underpaying boss," he said with mirth. Subaru shivered at the close contact. "The name's John." He said with an outstretched hand. "And you must be Subaru." At this he pulled Subaru and himself up from the floor. "I see you're much prettier in person."
John talked to Subaru for almost an hour before inviting him to lunch. They talked for nearly another hour before John grabbed his hand and headed to the park. By the end of the day, Subaru was worn out. "Hahaha." John laughed as he walked Subaru to his apartment door. Though it had just become dark, John had insisted he walk Subaru there. "You know, for a young guy, you don't have a lot of stamina." Subaru blushed bright enough to make a crayon jealous. Lifting his chin, John continued. "I'm just kidding. Well… thanks for today." John leaned in and gave Subaru a gentle kiss, pulling back to his stunned expression, he leaned forward again to deepen it. Suddenly, a hawk came from nowhere and dove almost right into his skull. "Whoa!" John exclaimed. Subaru sighed and relaxed. "Umm.. I have to go. Thank you for the wonderful day. I'll contact you later" He then, turned the knob, and hurried inside.
Seeing Hokuto wasn't there, he went to sit on the couch, just for a few moments. Suddenly, he was in a dream. He looked and saw what seemed to be himself, and a much larger man, talking before a full bloomed cherry blossom tree. He looked to be about sixteen then, and he man seemed to be wearing a suit; possibly glasses? He couldn't really tell. "Subaru! Wake up!" A feminine voice pleaded. 'Huh?' He thought groggily. "Time for bed, let's go!" Hokuto said, while ushering him into his room. "Ok…" was his reply, though he still pondered that dream, or was it vision?
