Intimacy is Key (A Misaki and Usagi tribute)

By CSP

Misaki lied in bed, his eyes staring up at the darkened ceiling and a thick wool blanket draped over him.

Damn it. I can't sleep…

He shifted to his side and stared lazily at the man sleeping soundly beside him. Akihiko Usami lied facing Misaki, his face serene and his lips slightly parted as faint snoring leaked from his mouth.

What is this feeling I have when I look at him? I feel so relaxed when I'm here lying beside him…but what could it be?

Akihiko stirred and moaned in his sleep. Misaki reluctantly reached out a hand and brushed his fingers against his cheek, feeling the soft skin under his touch.

So soft…

"What're you doing?"

Akihiko opened his eyes and smirked.

"U-Usagi-san! I'm sorry…did I wake you up?"

"It's all right…"

Akihiko slipped his arms around Misaki and pulled him close.

What is it about this man? Is it his voice? The gentleness of his hands? The way he holds me in his arms? Why cant I figure it out?

"What's the matter with you, Misaki? There's something off about you…"

"What? I-It's nothing…I just couldn't sleep and I-."

Akihiko rose up on his elbows and shifted his body so that it lied on top of Misaki.

"What're you doing?!"

"Please…Tell me why you're acting like this?"

"I-I don't know what you're talking about…."

Akihiko leaned down and lied his head on Misaki's shoulder, nuzzling his face in his neck.

"did I do something wrong? Is it me that's upsetting you? Please, just tell me why you're acting so strange…you're beginning to worry me…"

Misaki gripped the shoulder of akihiko's shirt and shut his eyes.

"I-I don't know….I feel so confused…why do I love you, Usagi-san? I just can't figure out why I want to say by your side…"

Akihiko moved his face away from Misaki's neck and kissed him tenderly. Misaki moaned and closed his eyes.

"Misaki…I love you. You are what keeps me from the closing pain of loneliness…I thank everyday that you were brought to me…Thank you for being here with me….Thank you so much…"

Tears swelled in Misaki's eyes and buried his face in his shoulder.

"Usagi-san?"

Misaki pushed lightly on his shoulders and looked into Akihiko's face. He was asleep once again, his snoring filling the room with faint breathing.

That bastard….

Misaki smiled and hugged Akihiko's shoulders, pressing his warm chest against his.

"Usagi-san…I love you…"

FIN~