Disclaimer: I do not own Slam Dunk (plots and characters what-not). I also do now own the lovely Kylie Minogue's song 'Chocolate', which serves as the main inspiration for the story.

General Warnings: Some OOC (up to personal interpretation), RuHana established relationship, romance, YAOI and sexiness, etc. (YOU MUST BE OLD ENOUGH TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THIS SORT OF THING. IF YOU ARE DISGUSTED BY IT, I SUGGEST THAT YOU HIT THE BACK BUTTON WHILE YOU HAVE THE CHANCE).

Another note: This story can be linked back to my previous RuHana fic 'A Treasure Within'.

Updated author's note (11/2/2014): At the time I wrote this, I wasn't very confident in writing smexy scenes :) but I decided to revisit this story that got me into writing mature sexy stories and to edit and rewrite some bits to make it...more yummy ;) I've also decided to extend on this story to prolong the YAOI, so I hope that you guys like the changes. Each chapter will be introduced with a verse from Kylie Minogue's song 'Chocolate' which serves as the main inspiration for the story. I will endeavor to complete this story by Valentine's Day as my goal :) Anyhows, let me know what you think if you do pass by...because reviews are great!

Verse of Inspiration:

Oh, waited so long...
I thought the real thing was a fake,
I thought it was a tool to break me down...
You proved me wrong again...

Like Chocolate

Chapter 1: The Prelude

Rukawa's blue eyes flashed with pride at the beautiful image he created as he pulled away from his redheaded koibito. The other young man was sprawled beneath him, his red hair mussed up, his golden skin glowing in a slight blush and his dark eyes half-lidded with love...and a hint of desire. What started out as an innocent cuddling in their living room to watch a rented DVD movie progressed to an intimate kissing session. He simply loved the way the redhead was responding to his touches. Just as Rukawa promised Sakuragi, he always made sure that he always felt comfortable during their kissing sessions, never going further to intimidate him with his growing lust.

"Was that all right, Do'aho?" Rukawa gently asked as he pressed a kiss to his forehead.

"Y-yeah...it felt very good, Kaede..." Sakuragi's voice was soft...so unlike him.

"Glad to hear it...my Hana-kun..." the dark-haired young man pressed a butterfly kiss on his lover's neck.

"K-Kitsune..."

'So cute...' Rukawa thought to himself as he brushed his pale fingers against his lover's warm cheek before trailing them down his neck...and down his shoulder and arm, "The movie's getting boring. Shall we go up to bed now, Hana-kun?"

Rukawa was about to help the other young man up but he was surprised that his lover still didn't let go of him. The redhead looked unsure about something...and the light blush on his cheeks was growing redder and spreading down his neck.

"Ka...Kaede...Kitsune..."

"Are you all right, Hana-kun?" Rukawa asked with concern and felt the other's forehead. He frowned in confusion. His skin wasn't hot to alert a fever, "What's the matter?"

"Kaede...I want to feel more...I want you to take me..." Rukawa's eyes widened slightly at his lover's response, making him recall the night when he soothed him and promised to wait for the right time to claim him. He hadn't imagined that tonight would be...THAT night, "I want to go all the way..."

Rukawa pulled Sakuragi up, looking at him straight into his eyes.

"Hana...are you sure? Is this what you want?"

"Yeah. I...my body...my body...and my heart want you, Kaede..." Sakuragi moved closer and embraced his kitsune, "I'm ready..."

Rukawa smiled, his blue eyes darkening with desire and love. He reached down to grip his hand and locked their fingers together.

"Let's not waste time, Do'aho."

Before long, the two men stripped down to just their undergarments the moment they entered their bedroom. Sakuragi laid down on their shared bed, patiently waiting for his fox-eyed koibito to join him. Rukawa was currently lighting the candles on their bedside tables, casting the room in a golden sultry glow after turning off some of the main lights.

When Rukawa was finally finished with his task, he joined his lover in bed, the mattress dipping with their combined weight. In the dim lights, Sakuragi looked unusually ethereal tonight, ready to be ravaged in a cloud of lust and desire. All in all, the redheaded young man looked simply delectable as he gazed up at him. The sight that made it breathtaking to Rukawa was the sparkle of love shining in those coffee brown eyes. Along with that sparkle came determination with an underline of fear. Rukawa towered over the prone figure and inched closer to envelope him in a slow kiss, his own alabaster skin glowing in the dim candlelight and his own cobalt eyes glistening lustfully. Their bodies entwined and aligned against one another in a lovely contrast.

"Hana...kiss me more..." Rukawa murmured reverently, his lips still softly fused with the redhead's.

"Kaede..." Sakuragi whispered back, succumbing in his kitsune's arms.

The atmosphere in the room was heavy with anticipation of the events that were to be unfolded that night. Yet it was comfortable and love was permeating the air, combining with the lust and desire that was sure to surface. The two young men pulled back from the sensual kiss. Their arms locked them in an embrace, slowly pulling themselves onto their knees. Rukawa freed one his arms that had wound around the small of Sakuragi's back to softly brush against Sakuragi's cheek. Sakuragi seemed to purr and leaned into his touch.

"Hana-kun...I really need to be sure that you truly want this. Because once I start, I can't stop...I need to have every part of you. But know that you can always tell me what makes you feel good and what doesn't."

Rukawa had been holding back his physical urges for so long, helping his redhead overcome his insecurities and painful reminders of his previous lover who had broken his heart. The last thing the blue eyed man wanted was to frighten his precious Do'aho of his escalating lust. Sakuragi's welfare and pleasure were far more important. He held the redhead securely, still stroking his cheek.

"There's still time to turn back..."

Sakuragi cocked his head to one side with a small grin on his face. His kitsune was so gentle and understanding over the past months. He had finally relinquished the hold of his painful memories of his last boyfriend and found the strength to move on with his new beloved. He did promise him that he would tell him when he was ready...and he wou ld fulfill that promise. He couldn't get enough of his kisses...his hugs...and his sweeping touches to make his body stir. His kitsune had overpowered every trace of the man who tore his heart apart and now...he wanted to be his in body and soul.

"You've been so good to me, Kaede. You have waited long enough. I have a promise to you and I will fulfill it," Sakuragi said resolutely.

"Hana..." Rukawa's smile always took his breath away. It was that lovely to behold, "I promise that you won't regret it."

"Kaede, I...I've forgotten how to...well...do it," Sakuragi's eyes lowered in embarrassment and shame, "It's been quite a while and-"

Rukawa gently silenced Sakuragi with another kiss, not wanting his beloved's mood to dampen due to his experience lost to time. He smiled tenderly and pressed their bodies tightly together as they laid back on the comfy mattress. Pale fingers combed through fiery red locks.

"Don't worry, Hana-kun...let me take care of you..."

A pale supine leg carefully covered the other's hip, pulling the tanned body close. Eager pale lips fused with the other pair of golden lips, ready to give and receive. Rukawa moaned softly as he tightened his fingers in the bright red hair and massaged his scalp. Sakuragi whimpered softly at the heating sensation and squirmed, feeling his lover's hips slowly descending upon his. Still locked in the kiss, Rukawa soothingly rubbed the redhead's shoulders and muscular arms to take away some tension.

"Hana...relax...it's okay...you're doing fine..." Rukawa softly said, his husky voice muffled by their joined lips. Sakuragi moaned shakily in his throat as he felt the wandering hands settle near his hips and his inner thighs, "All mine..."

Before Sakuragi knew it, he found himself reveling in the love and warmth of his koibito in the kiss. Rukawa was nibbling his bottom lip before delving deep into his mouth, determining to taste every inch of it. The redhead responded eagerly, moaning and whimpering as he felt Kaede's tongue brushing his teeth and the inside of his mouth. Soon, his own tongue shyly joined his lover's in a gentle duel. The redhead could feel himself slowly getting more and more aroused as the kissing progressed. Shiny ribbons of saliva linked their wet lips as Kaede seductively sucked on his tongue.

'Oh God...so good...' Sakuragi thought, shaking his head when he felt Rukawa starting to break away from him, 'No...don't stop...I want more...'

Sakuragi pulled Rukawa even closer, fisting into his lover's dark hair. Rukawa groaned softly around his mouthful as he felt his lover's nether regions brushing him below...so hard...the heat of his need...the small embers of lust and desire were slowly building up within his soul.

Due to his need for air, Rukawa eventually released his lover's tongue and slowly lined a trail of kisses from the corner of his mouth to his temple and on his forehead. He sighed when he felt Sakuragi trying to return the gesture by kissing where he could reach. The fluttering touches landed on his neck and collarbone...so sweet and innocent. Rukawa paused his ministrations so that he could reposition himself to be completely on top of the other young man. He swayed his hips against the prone form beneath him. He smirked as he watched Sakuragi arch up to him, throaty cries erupting from his throat.

"Ka...Kaede...so hot...I..." Sakuragi panted, his face red and flushed and his hips thrusting up against Rukawa's. He looked up imploringly to his kitsune...the man he loved with all his heart, "Feel...it feels so good...please...more..."

"Shhhh...there, there...it's only the beginning," Rukawa soothed his lover as he would do to a small child, "I'll give you everything and more, my Hana-kun..."

Rukawa felt the muscular arms circle around his waist, pulling his hips closer and frotting in a sensual dance. He groaned as he felt the pleasant ache radiating in his groin...hardening...getting hot...he could feel himself closing in...the wetness he was feeling in his bikini briefs proved it. All the while, Rukawa's hands weren't idle as they over the golden skin of his beloved, triumphing upon the minute twitches and arches into his palms...so lovely...so his...

'Hanamichi...my Hana...'

To be continued...