Hey guys! My first attempt at a Yaoi fanfiction and its with a favorite couple of mine: Jushiro and Shunsui. Do give it a chance and read on. You never know, you might like it!
Jushiro was content watching from afar. It meant that his gaze could linger a little longer, taking in every detail of his being leisurely. He could savor his physique without impeding and interruption. Although, he would want to reach out and stroke his brown locks, he settled for this. For Jushiro didn't know if he reciprocated his feelings. Nor did he know if he actually swung that way.
Therefore, for the time being, this would have to do.
"Ahh seems like someone might be in love"
At the sound of the teasing statement, Jushiro sat up rigidly and tore his eyes away from him, just in time for Unohana to not catch who he was looking at.
A deep blush spread across his pale face, making the masking of his activity all the more harder.
Unohana chuckled, amused at his flustered demeanor. That was Jushiro for you. Everything he felt was clearly written on his face.
"Its so sweet to see far away romanticism. Actually, its novel, no?"
Jushiro looked down at the book in his lap, trying to avoid her gaze.
"Although, I don't know what you're speaking about, I do find the idea of gazing at your lover discreetly novel like. But it is only novel like"
"So you're denying that you're partaking in such a novel idea?" Unohana couldn't believe the gall of Jushiro, lying sheepishly to her.
"Like I stated before, I don't know what you're talking about" Jushiro bent his head down even further to hide from her questioning eyes.
Unohana sensed Jushiro's reluctance of discussing the topic further, and it threw her off. Jushiro was always candid and oddly sensitive, especially in conversations. For him to hide his feelings, it must be serious.
"I always come here and find you sitting in this exact same position, at this exact same time. Whomever you have feelings for Uki, she must be very special."
He heard his heart beat loudly in his ears. Of course he's special. He's always been special.
Smiling, Jushiro looked up at his dear friend, relaxing his worried expression. "Don't butter me up Uno. Don't do it, because it's not going to work."
"It made you smile!" At that both of them broke out laughing, the tense moment passed without a hitch.
"One day you're going to want to do more than just look and when that day comes I'll find out who that someone is. And when I do!—" Jushiro threw a hand full of grass at the laughing Unohana.
Uno, also known Unohana, was Jushiro's best friend, companion and other half. They entered the academy together in hopes of finding a better life for themselves.
Unohana jumped on top of Jushiro and they tumbled down the hill. Laughing and giggling at the light hearted banter and play fight. As they stopped to catch their breath, they laid beside one another, panting.
"Seriously Uki, who is she"
Sighing heavily at his best friend's persistency, Ju sat up, with his knee drawn to his chest.
"You seriously want to know Uno?" In attempt to show how serious she was about her inquiry, she sat upright, with an earnest expression on her face.
"Yes."
Jushiro looked away from her, and his eyes wondered through the crowd, settling on the being of his affection and lust. He was sitting on the grass, his long legs crossed, with a book in his large hands. A pensive look on his gruff face pulled into contraction by heavy concentration.
Jushiro liked him the best when he was in solidarity. When he was with people, he would be charismatic, and charming. Everyone wanted to talk with him, be with him. His presence was both exhilarating and fascinating. Men wanted to be his comrade and women wanted to be his...well. He was a popular fella all year long; day in, day out. But in moments where Jushiro happen to find him alone, is when he found him most alluring. For it would make him seem approachable, and peaceful.
"Uno, if you really must know..." he said in a low, husky tone. So enticing was his tone that Unohana leaned in close to him. It was like intruding on a moment of intense intimacy.
But the moment soon passed as he saw him get up abruptly to meet a very interested female companion. A mischievous smile spread across his face. Envy tugged at Jushiro's heart and he felt ridiculous for feeling this way, but he couldn't let Uno see. He couldn't let her witness his disappointment and embarrassment.
Shaking his head, he looked at Unohana with a small, but sad smile.
"No one Uno. Because if it was someone, you would be the first to know."
It was easy to lie and it was better to lie. Afterall, it wasn't as though his dreams were going be to actualized.
A bit of a teaser to the fanfic. Do feel free to comment and suggest what you would like to see transpire between Jushiro and Shunsui. Note: Although Jushiro never says his name, it is Shinsui.