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Pairing: Kuro/Fai, Kamui--Fai, Doumeki/Watanuki, others
Rating: M
Warning: language, violence, dark themes
Disclaimer: I don't own tsubasa or any of the characters.
Notes: To silvershell, for thr great ideas, hope you like it!
Fai stopped in front of the mailbox, looking at the blue rose tied to his and Kurogane's box. Looking around to see if it might have belonged to someone else, the blonde picked the flower up and lifted it, inhaling its rich scent. Long fingers traced the soft blue petals and down to the silver ribbon and small card attached to it.
'I saw this and it reminded me of your eyes' Fai smiled at the words, not noticing a name anywhere on the small card. Tucking the delicate rose into his messenger bag, Fai retreived the mail and walked cheerfully up to his and Kurogane's apartment.
Kurogane was in the kitchen when Fai walked in, hanging up his belongings and pulling off his shoes, the blonde crept quietly up to his lover. Before all but pouncing on the taller man.
"Gah, idiot, don't do that!"
Kurogane yelled at the blonde currently attached to his back, only stopping in his ranting when Fai closed what little distance there was between them in a kiss. Fai knew better than to out right thank the man for the flower, because Kurogane was notoriously shy about displays of affection, so instead Fai deepened their kiss.
"What the hell are you so cheerful about?"
"Nothing, just happy that I'm home with Kuro-san." Fai smiled as Kurogane blushed and turned back to what he was doing. Which was cutting up vegetables for their dinner.
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"Bastard, stop staring at me like that, it's creeping me out more than usual." The taller man covered his growing blush by taking a drink of tea the blonde had made for them earlier.
"But Kuro-sama's so cute." Fai smiled around a mouth full of food. Kurogane grumbled and ignored the cute comment.
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"There, now Kuro-chu won't have to be embarrassed." Fai smiled as he looked at the now pressed rose in their photo album. Tracing his fingers along the raised plastic he laughed to himself and closed the album. Kurogane could be such a softie when he wanted to be.
Placing the album back on the bookshelf, Fai stood and brushed himself off before hurrying to join Kurogane on their couch for a late night movie.
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"Good morning Sakura-chan!" The chiming of the front door alerted the young brunette to the blonde's entrance.
"Good morning Fai-san, you seem really happy, what did you and Kurogane-san do?" Fai took off his coat, walking behind the counter, and hung it in the back. He turned smiling brightly at his friend.
"Nothing, just thinking about what Kuro-chu has planned for us on our anniversary is all." Sakura joined her co-worker in his good cheer as they opened the cafe and got to work.
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"I think Syaoran-kun really likes you Sakura-chan. He's just shy like Kuro-wan." Sakura blushed as she set down a slice of cake for a young girl.
"You really think so?"
"Syaoran is sort of like a younger Kurogane, both are shy and embarrass easily. You just have to be patient. Though Syaoran is more likely to take a stand than Kuro-myu." Both turned at the sound of the bell ringing. A boy in a black trench coat come in, a few of the customers shivered at the cool autumn breeze that blew inside.
"Kamui-kun, you're right on time for your shift, now all we need is Fuuma-kun to arrive." Fai said as he gathered dirty dishes from an empty table.
"Fuuma said he'd be a bit late." The dark haired teen walked past the two workers and into the back room.
Kamui slipped off his coat, placing beside Fai's and removed his dark gloves, placing them on a small shelf. Turning his eyes scanned the front of the cafe, his eyes locking onto the blonde weaving through tables and entertaining customers. A small smile slowly made itself known as the teen grabbed an apron and got to work.
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"Sorry that I'm late, my brother and his boyfriend wouldn't get out of the bedroom long enough for me to get any clothes." Fai waved the taller man off, pushing him towards the back to change.
"Ah, Kamui-chan, you look utterly adorable in your apron today." Fuuma adjusted his sunglasses as he passed by the shorter teen. As always Kamui ignored the other's advances, not wanting to fool with the other boy, instead he turned his gaze away and towards his boss, who was entertaining a table of high school girls.
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"Good night you guys! Sakura-chan I'll see you bright and early tomorrow!" Fai yelled as he made his way out the door, while he pulled his coat on.
"Bye Fai-san, I'll see you tomorrow!" The young girl waved as she balanced a tray with one hand. Fuuma waved as Kamui nodded behind the register.
Walking back home Fai moved briskly, wanting to hurry to Kurogane and cuddle with him under some blankets. Clouds of the blonde's breathe trailed behind him as he continued down the dimmly lit street.
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For two weeks Fai had been finding little gifts on his way to and from work. The blonde had a box full of things by now and Kurogane still wasn't talking about them. Fai could hardly wait until their anniversary so he could properly thank his lover for the gifts.
Tonight was no different, on his way back home, he found a small orange stuffed cat waiting for him by his door. Picking it up he scratched its soft ears, hiding it away in his bag before walking inside.
"Kuro-rinta, I'm home!" Fai took off his shoes, throwing his keys on a nearby table as he shed his coat, turning on lights as he went. Looking around the blonde realized he was alone, it seemed Kurogane was stuck at work again. Maybe Watanuki got in another argument with Doumeki.
'Guess I'll just have to start dinner without him.' Fai scratched his head trying to come up with an idea for dinner as he made his way to the kitchen.
Once there the blonde began pulling out things to make stir fry, figuring it would take awhile to prepare in case Kurogane was late coming home. It was when he was starting dinner that he felt two muscular arms wrap around his waist, pulling him against a familiar chest.
"I came home ready to be smothered with kisses and endearments of love and when I get here you're not." Fai focused on putting his ingredients in the heated pan in front of him. He smiled at the feel of a cold nose brushing past his ear.
"Doumeki forgot his bento and Watanuki came storming all the way from Yuuko's."
"I don't think I've ever heard of that happening."
"Knowing Doumeki he probably did it to get a rise out of Watanuki."
"So that's why you were late?"
"Watanuki thought he'd teach Doumeki about forgetting his lunch and having him waste his time coming to give it to him." Fai laughed, knowing all too well that Doumeki took off work early to spend some quality time with his boyfriend
"I was lonely without you here, you better make it up to me." Fai turned his head slightly to meet Kurogane's gaze.
"How about a nice bath after dinner?" Kurogane placed a loud kiss on the pale cheek in front of him.
"It's a start, Kuro-myu." Fai gave a quick peck to the taller man's lips before turning to the sizzling food in front of them.
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"Fai-san, do you need any help?" Dark eyes looked into blue for a moment before Fai quickly turned away.
"No Kamui-kun, I'm alright. I think Sakura-chan may need some help though." Fai flashed his employee abrilliant smile before returning to his work. Kamui stood for a moment longer, seemingly stunned by it.
"Kamui-chan, how about I take you out tomorrow night?" The teen glared as his co-worker walked up to him.
"No, I'm busy." Kamui kept his gaze in front of him as Fuuma smiled at him. He was finally able to leave the taller teen when Sakura called for him.
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With his hair tied back, Fai was busy cleaning the apartment. For once Fuuma had come in on time and Fai had been able to leave early. Seeing as how Kurogane wouldn't be home for another few hours the blonde had went grocery shopping and when he got back had decided to clean up a bit.
"Eww, Kuro-rinta should really clean out the fridge more often."
Fai looked green as he threw away a pack of sushi, which was beginning to turn a nice shade of blue, gagging as he turned from the garbage can Fai noticed a small bear on the table. Wiping his hands on a dish towel the blonde picked up the palm-sized stuffed animal, smiling at the image of Kurogane actually buying something like this.
Walking back towards the bedroom, Fai put the little bear in with Kurogane's other small gifts he'd been leaving for the blonde. He stashed the box away quickly when he heard the front door open and close. Walking out of the room Fai was just in time to see Kurogane taking off his shoes.
"Kuro-wankoro's home!" Kurogane braced himself as Fai practically tackled him. Smirking Kurogane lifted the blonde in his arms.
"You smell like oranges." Kurogane moved them to the couch, Fai sitting on his lap.
"That's the furniture polish." The blonde combed through his messy bangs, smiling as Kurogane wrapped both arms around him again.
"Fuuma finally came in on time?" Fai laughed before leaning in to kiss his lover.