A/N Greetings First time writing from Goku's perspective, so be mindful of that if you review. Of course I own nothing, except the sad pillow I sit on while I write this.
My most favorite time of the day, well aside from breakfast time, lunch time, snack time, well you get the picture. Anyway my very most favorite time of the day is just after Hakkai gets out of the bath. He smells so good and warm, like cinamon almost. Sometimes when he's not real tired from driving or cooking, he will sit with me and read aloud and not the kid books he used to read while I lived at the temple. He now reads me real books that are about life, love, far away countries and interesting people. He has such a kind voice I end up drifting off sometimes not really listening to the words. Then sometimes when I'm really lucky he lets me lay my head on his leg and he pets my hair. He has such a nice touch, unlike the rough one of Gojyo or the painful one of Sanzo. Hakkai's is safe and comforting even though he is a fierce fighter. I think he strokes my hair unconscenciously because he does the same thing to Hakaryuu or Gojyo from time to time. I have to admit I get a bit jealous of Gojyo, but they are best friends although the hentai kappa pushes himself on Hakkai. I have been watch and waiting for the right time and finally after months of wondering and worrying I decided to talk to Gojyo about Hakkai.
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"Gojyo, can I talk to you for a bit?" I felt a bit foolish asking the hentai kappa for advice, but who else did I have? Sanzo, yeah right.
"Sure what's up monkey boy?" he grinned lopsided at me and nudged my shoulder.
"I'm serious, can I ask you something?" I sighed.
"Yeah go ahead"
"I want to ask you ….well like a buddy or a big brother…I need you to tell me something." I knew I was stammering but I didn't quite know how to form my words. I didn't have much practice talking about my feelings.
"Goku" He peered down at me "spit it out, you know I'll listen I'm not that big of a jerk."
"I know it's just…well what's up with you and Hakkai?" Shit I said it. Now he's going to either punch me or tease me.
"What do you mean?" he raised an eyebrow at me.
"Well, you guys lived together and are close right? ….I guess…do you…well you are a pervert and all, so I thought…..." Damn it, why can't I just say it?
"Ah, you have a crush on my friend huh? What about Sanzo?" He looked at me seriously, something I don't see very often from Gojyo unless he's fightin'
"Sanzo? What about him?" Oh no Gojyo must like Hakkai too and is trying to steer me away from him by bring up Sanzo. Shoot, what if I am too late and Hakkai likes him back? Now I sound like a stupid little kid.
"I thought for sure you were blinded by love for our crabby priest." He took a drag and sat down on the ground leaning his back against the Inn's wall.
"I like Sanzo...sure...he did save me and I would do anything for him, but it's not like that. Our relationship is more like ….well, sort of what he had with his master. I mean I am really glad he came to the mountain and rescued me and all. Plus he let me stay with him at the temple even if the other monks hated me. Sure he likes to whack me and pretend he doesn't care, but I know he does." I had began rambling. I plopped down next to Gojyo and rested my head on my knees.
"Wow, and all this time I thought you two were…never mind. So, you want to know if I'm your competition right." He leaned over and peered into my eyes. "Don't worry your fuzzy brown head. I like Hakkai he's a great guy, a little weird sometimes, but not in any romantic way. Just like what you said about Sanzo, I would do anything for my best friend. Shit I wouldn't have saved his ass so many times if I didn't care. Of course we did live together for quite some time and I admit I did sneak a peek or two at him when he got out of the shower, I…. well shit…he's quite a looker. I could see how you could be attracted to him. Hell who wouldn't. He's handsome, great body, cooks, cleans and can bandage up our sorry asses all with a smile."
"Well yeah." I chuckled weakly.
"Like I said, don't worry. He has a soft spot for you anyway. I know he has been noticing how you have grown up a bit. I mean shit you were how old when we met 13 or 14? At least now you aren't jail bait." He laughed.
"Really?" Man I really hope so, but Gojyo would know he seems to understand Hakkai the best.
"Sure, why do you think he lets you lay all over him when he reads?" He chuckled and rubbed my head.
"You….you noticed?" I couldn't help but blush.
"Of course. Now you just need to take it slow, ya know. Shit the poor guy hasn't been laid in like years"
"Gojyo! Like I would be a sick hentai cockroach like you" Man I wanted to punch the smart ass.
"You silly kid…" He pushed me and we wrestled around until Hakkai called us for dinner.
After our talk I started to see Gojyo differently. Sure he was still a loud mouth hentai kappa, but he understood me. He also wanted Hakkai to be happy, truly happy not the fake happy. Since I had made my decision to go through with my pursuit of Hakkai, I felt better not quite so unsure of my feelings. How Hakkai would take my advances was another thing. Could I help heal his heart after loosing Kanan or would I make it heavier?
"Hey Hakkai what you doin' after dinner?" I had hoped to go for a walk or something just him and I could do.
"Nothing really Goku, do you need me to do something for you?" he smiled at me as he put another scoop of rice in my bowl without me asking for it. He always knew I wanted more.
"No, just thought you might like to go for a walk. I saw a cool bee hive near the back if the Inn and well… we could check it out." Geez. I cursed myself…real cool.
"Sounds interesting, I think I would like to see it." His smile was a real one and it crinkled his eyes. He was so handsome when he smiled for real.
"What the hell for? All that will happen is the monkey will try to talk you into getting at the honey and both of you will bitch about getting stung." Sanzo grumbled.
"I won't let Goku get hurt Sanzo. Besides, it sure beats sitting here being grouchy." He sort of smirked at Sanzo.
I think it's funny when he does that to Sanzo. I like my mentor well enough, but he does need to lighten up.
"Yeah Sanzo-sama, but then again if you went with them you might learn something and that would be terrible." Gojyo poked Sanzo in the arm.
"Piss off all of you; I'm going to take a bath. I don't want to hear any of you complain when you get swarmed." He left and we all laughed behind his back.
"Well I'm going to take a shower and find a poker game. I need a bit of spending money anyway." Gojyo ruffled my hair and headed up stairs.
"So Goku should we go see this amazing bit of nature after I clean up?" His green eyes sparkled with interest.
"Yeah" I jumped up excited to have some time alone with Hakkai. Plus I really did want him to see this thing, it was huge. I remember him telling me that when he was a teacher he would take the students on trips to see interesting things.