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The End of the Affair
Part One: Musings of the Boys
Hot, sweaty hands tangled through the silky locks of their lover, letting it sift through their fingertips. Two bodies tangoed with each other, dancing an elaborate- yet insitinctive, dance with each other, moving in sync to create an illusion of oness, of wholeness, moving with complete confidence, knowing exactly how to please, how to stimulate, how to love. Tongues duelled, fierce passion ignited in the kiss.
One of the lovers decided to end the dance, becoming forceful and demanding, pushing his partner backwards onto the bed. His partner grinned and within seconds, legs were spread wide. He took full advantage of his lover's willingness, wasting no time in seating himself within his lover. A groan of pleasure tore free of the submissive partner's throat, eagerly expressing ectasy. They melted into another searing kiss, and he began to move back and forth, a rhythmic rocking of his hips, pulling more lustful cries from his lover. He grinned sadisticly, planning on dragging this out as long as he could, just to torture his partner. "Koi....please...don't..," came the breathless plea, begging him not to be torturous- not now.
"Hush."
He dipped back down to run his tongue over and between lush lips, drawing forth another cry from his partner as they made love.
~*~*~*~*
Rei woke in Kai's arms, early morning light invading his eyes. Yawning, he sat up, sore from the night's endeavours. Yawning again, he shook the sleeping boy beside him into wakefulness. Their lips met in their "good morning" ritual. Rei sighed and shifted back onto his haunches. He studied Kai for a moment, then murmured, "I wish it didn't have to be like this."
Kai placed a hand on Rei's shoulder, brushing the neko-jin's lips with his fingertip. "I know, koi. I know."
Rei tilted his head in thought. "It just doesn't seem right-"
"To be sneaking around like this."
Rei nodded, knowing Kai was probably sick of hearing this every morning. He couldn't help it if he had a guilty conscience! He blinked several times, realizing he'd spaced out. He came back to reality just in time to see the bathroom door close. He sighed and glanced at the clock. 5:00. He yawned again and placed his head on the pillow. He had time. He closed his eyes in deep thought, reflecting on the most recent events of his life.
~*~*~*~*
He'd been happy- no that wasn't right. That's why he'd started this entire thing.
Kai let out an exasperated sigh as he turned on the water and stepped into the shower.
He hadn't been happy with his life. He'd thought he'd been in love- it had been nothing more than the allure of the mystery. And once that was over, so was the thrill. That was the only reason he'd ever bothered with Emily- she was elusive, a strange and foreign creature to him. She talked in puzzles and riddles- confusing him and leading him into her deadly trap of womanly charms. And she'd caught him- that was true. He was an idiot for ever thinking she could have fufilled that empty spot in his heart. She liked to think she was smart- she talked in scientific terms, drew herself up as sophisticated. In reality, she was as stupid as the rest of them. He could see through her facade- she truly had no clue what was going on. But still, she kept on like she was and he pretended not to notice. He knew the true Emily- a greedy, selfish child who cared nothing for the world or people- only for herself. She was vain and she was stupid. Like most women, Kai thought with a snort. At first, she'd been a challenge and he could never quite figure her out or predict her. But after time, it faded, and she became as boring as the rest of them. He could have left her anytime he pleased, but he was obligated by contract to the media. They wanted a star couple to write headlines about- they had it. He hated it. He hated her.
Turning off the water, he stepped out of the shower. Wrapping a towel around his waist, he walked out of the lavatory, back into the bedroom. Rei streaked by him, disappearing into the bathroom. Kai sat down on the edge of the bed and began drying himself off. He continued his musings as he did this.
He had been sick and tired of Emily- she was same old, same old. Day in day out, never anything exciting, anything new. And, at first, he's thought that, maybe, he needed some form of male companionship- after all, he had devoted an entire two months of his life to a female. He wouldn't admit to Tyson his weaknesses- the other boy would never let him live it down. Max was an okay kid- but far too hyper for his tastes and Kenny was, well, a nerd. His idea of excitement was to go to a computer shop and look at harddrives. Kai couldn't think of anything more boring, except maybe Emily. His only options left had been Rei or the Bladesharks whom, he had taken a rather dislike to after their defeat in the first round of the Japanese qualifyer. At least Rei was a semi-worthy opponent. And the neko-jin didn't seem like the type to pass judgement unless called upon for it.
It had started innocently enough- they practised together. Then it escalated. They were suddenly spending Saturday nights together, watching the hockey game; Sunday afternoons together watching the football game; sometimes they were up at two am, watching the soccer game. And so it went from there. They went to bars together, then to the local cafe, out to lunch, to the movies- anywhere they could possible ditch Emily. And, it snuck up on them rather suddenly. They were falling for each other- plain and simple as that. Of course, they didn't realize it until they ended up in bed together, being as naive and stupid as they were at the time. Neither had reconigzed the other's feelings. That had been the true start of what was, by dictionary definitions, considered "an affair".
At first, he'd been disgusted with himself for taking Rei to bed- after all, the neko-jin was another guy. After a while, though, it had seemed perfectly normal- so what if he was gay? Rei was what he'd been looking for. At first, the raven-haired boy had seemed quiet and reserved, shy even. But it soon became clear he was strongly opinonated and outspoken- brash even. He told everyone exactly what he liked and what he didn't. He was open to new ideas- he was kinky, that was for sure. Kai never knew quite what to expect. Of course, that was how it'd started with Emily, and he expected it to soon fade out, but, somehow, Rei managed to keep him on his toes. So what, it's lasted a few months longer than Emily's charms? Big deal. It'd end soon.
But it hadn't. It had kept strong- they'd toasted their six-month anniversary a week ago. And Emily was still in the dark. She thought Kai was devoted to her- how easily decepted the fool was. She knew nothing. The best part was that the contract expired in three weeks.
~*~*~*~*~*
Rei, on the other hand, wasn't so lucky. It wasn't something written that kept him bound to his girlfriend, but rather emotional ties he didn't want to risk breaking. He didn't want to lose Mariah as a friend.
The pink-haired girl was crafty too. She could manipulate Rei anyway she pleased, so he had to be careful how he answered her drill questions, what he said to her- what tone of voice he used when he said it. She was brilliant at picking up underlying tones and meanings.
Somehow, Rei had managed to evade her inquries but she was putting the pressure on him. She knew something was amiss and she was going to find out. She wasn't going to let Rei go easily, that was for sure. Since she was part neko-jin too, she had already suspected it had something to do with Kai- the sensitive nose of a neko-jin could pick up scents humans couldn't. She could smell Kai on Rei and she hated it. Due to this fact, Rei always showered after spending the night with Kai- she couldn't smell the scent of sex on him then. She would have flipped if she ever found that out. Fearing her wrath, Rei had yet to get careless in his precautions. If Mariah found out, everything would be over. Rei didn't know if he could handle that. He loved Mariah as a sister and he didn't want to lose that or her trust; he didn't want to lose Kai, as he knew he would if either of their girlfriends ever found out. Kai would deny it ever happened. Rei knew that would break him.
Kai made him feel....he didn't know how to describe it- it was impossible to describe the fluttery feeling of nervousness everytime Kai looked at him, the lust, the hope, the sense of security, happiness- all thrown into one sensation that wracked Rei's entire soul when he was with Kai for the duration of the time spent together. He'd never, ever felt that when he was with Mariah.
Of course, it was impossible to compare the two, but Rei felt so chained and gagged when he was with Mariah. She was overprotective of him, a worry-wart, hopelessly in love with him and too eager to please. Kai was laid-back- if he screwed up, he screwed up and didn't apologize fifty-million times in a row- only once, if at all. Kai seemed to know that Rei could make his own choices and didn't need to be watched over twenty-four/seven like some sort of child. And when Rei did make his own decisions, Kai didn't worry about them. He probably could have cared less, unless it concerned them or him specifically.
Rei had also noted that Mariah was pushing the issue of marriage- he knew she wanted to get married and play the perfect wife from the fifties while Rei went out and worked. It made Rei ill to think of a lifestyle like that. Boring! Mariah also wanted to have kids- raise a perfect little family in the perfect little house and be the perfect wife to her perfect husband and- BLEH! Rei turned green at the thought. He wanted to be in a relationship, true, but he wanted to have problems in that relationship and then to see if they could work it out or just let it go. All in all, it would make him a stronger person. Why couldn't Mariah understand that? He didn't /want/ to get married, he didn't /want/ to have children, he didn't want to have "The perfect life". Sure, some of those things might have been nice and all, but they just weren't for him. He needed something different, something exciting to keep him stimulated, to keep him motivated. He needed something to strive for and that something wasn't perfection. Sooner or later, he was going to have to tell Mariah that her interests and his just didn't work together- wouldn't work together.
The End of the Affair
Part One: Musings of the Boys
Hot, sweaty hands tangled through the silky locks of their lover, letting it sift through their fingertips. Two bodies tangoed with each other, dancing an elaborate- yet insitinctive, dance with each other, moving in sync to create an illusion of oness, of wholeness, moving with complete confidence, knowing exactly how to please, how to stimulate, how to love. Tongues duelled, fierce passion ignited in the kiss.
One of the lovers decided to end the dance, becoming forceful and demanding, pushing his partner backwards onto the bed. His partner grinned and within seconds, legs were spread wide. He took full advantage of his lover's willingness, wasting no time in seating himself within his lover. A groan of pleasure tore free of the submissive partner's throat, eagerly expressing ectasy. They melted into another searing kiss, and he began to move back and forth, a rhythmic rocking of his hips, pulling more lustful cries from his lover. He grinned sadisticly, planning on dragging this out as long as he could, just to torture his partner. "Koi....please...don't..," came the breathless plea, begging him not to be torturous- not now.
"Hush."
He dipped back down to run his tongue over and between lush lips, drawing forth another cry from his partner as they made love.
~*~*~*~*
Rei woke in Kai's arms, early morning light invading his eyes. Yawning, he sat up, sore from the night's endeavours. Yawning again, he shook the sleeping boy beside him into wakefulness. Their lips met in their "good morning" ritual. Rei sighed and shifted back onto his haunches. He studied Kai for a moment, then murmured, "I wish it didn't have to be like this."
Kai placed a hand on Rei's shoulder, brushing the neko-jin's lips with his fingertip. "I know, koi. I know."
Rei tilted his head in thought. "It just doesn't seem right-"
"To be sneaking around like this."
Rei nodded, knowing Kai was probably sick of hearing this every morning. He couldn't help it if he had a guilty conscience! He blinked several times, realizing he'd spaced out. He came back to reality just in time to see the bathroom door close. He sighed and glanced at the clock. 5:00. He yawned again and placed his head on the pillow. He had time. He closed his eyes in deep thought, reflecting on the most recent events of his life.
~*~*~*~*
He'd been happy- no that wasn't right. That's why he'd started this entire thing.
Kai let out an exasperated sigh as he turned on the water and stepped into the shower.
He hadn't been happy with his life. He'd thought he'd been in love- it had been nothing more than the allure of the mystery. And once that was over, so was the thrill. That was the only reason he'd ever bothered with Emily- she was elusive, a strange and foreign creature to him. She talked in puzzles and riddles- confusing him and leading him into her deadly trap of womanly charms. And she'd caught him- that was true. He was an idiot for ever thinking she could have fufilled that empty spot in his heart. She liked to think she was smart- she talked in scientific terms, drew herself up as sophisticated. In reality, she was as stupid as the rest of them. He could see through her facade- she truly had no clue what was going on. But still, she kept on like she was and he pretended not to notice. He knew the true Emily- a greedy, selfish child who cared nothing for the world or people- only for herself. She was vain and she was stupid. Like most women, Kai thought with a snort. At first, she'd been a challenge and he could never quite figure her out or predict her. But after time, it faded, and she became as boring as the rest of them. He could have left her anytime he pleased, but he was obligated by contract to the media. They wanted a star couple to write headlines about- they had it. He hated it. He hated her.
Turning off the water, he stepped out of the shower. Wrapping a towel around his waist, he walked out of the lavatory, back into the bedroom. Rei streaked by him, disappearing into the bathroom. Kai sat down on the edge of the bed and began drying himself off. He continued his musings as he did this.
He had been sick and tired of Emily- she was same old, same old. Day in day out, never anything exciting, anything new. And, at first, he's thought that, maybe, he needed some form of male companionship- after all, he had devoted an entire two months of his life to a female. He wouldn't admit to Tyson his weaknesses- the other boy would never let him live it down. Max was an okay kid- but far too hyper for his tastes and Kenny was, well, a nerd. His idea of excitement was to go to a computer shop and look at harddrives. Kai couldn't think of anything more boring, except maybe Emily. His only options left had been Rei or the Bladesharks whom, he had taken a rather dislike to after their defeat in the first round of the Japanese qualifyer. At least Rei was a semi-worthy opponent. And the neko-jin didn't seem like the type to pass judgement unless called upon for it.
It had started innocently enough- they practised together. Then it escalated. They were suddenly spending Saturday nights together, watching the hockey game; Sunday afternoons together watching the football game; sometimes they were up at two am, watching the soccer game. And so it went from there. They went to bars together, then to the local cafe, out to lunch, to the movies- anywhere they could possible ditch Emily. And, it snuck up on them rather suddenly. They were falling for each other- plain and simple as that. Of course, they didn't realize it until they ended up in bed together, being as naive and stupid as they were at the time. Neither had reconigzed the other's feelings. That had been the true start of what was, by dictionary definitions, considered "an affair".
At first, he'd been disgusted with himself for taking Rei to bed- after all, the neko-jin was another guy. After a while, though, it had seemed perfectly normal- so what if he was gay? Rei was what he'd been looking for. At first, the raven-haired boy had seemed quiet and reserved, shy even. But it soon became clear he was strongly opinonated and outspoken- brash even. He told everyone exactly what he liked and what he didn't. He was open to new ideas- he was kinky, that was for sure. Kai never knew quite what to expect. Of course, that was how it'd started with Emily, and he expected it to soon fade out, but, somehow, Rei managed to keep him on his toes. So what, it's lasted a few months longer than Emily's charms? Big deal. It'd end soon.
But it hadn't. It had kept strong- they'd toasted their six-month anniversary a week ago. And Emily was still in the dark. She thought Kai was devoted to her- how easily decepted the fool was. She knew nothing. The best part was that the contract expired in three weeks.
~*~*~*~*~*
Rei, on the other hand, wasn't so lucky. It wasn't something written that kept him bound to his girlfriend, but rather emotional ties he didn't want to risk breaking. He didn't want to lose Mariah as a friend.
The pink-haired girl was crafty too. She could manipulate Rei anyway she pleased, so he had to be careful how he answered her drill questions, what he said to her- what tone of voice he used when he said it. She was brilliant at picking up underlying tones and meanings.
Somehow, Rei had managed to evade her inquries but she was putting the pressure on him. She knew something was amiss and she was going to find out. She wasn't going to let Rei go easily, that was for sure. Since she was part neko-jin too, she had already suspected it had something to do with Kai- the sensitive nose of a neko-jin could pick up scents humans couldn't. She could smell Kai on Rei and she hated it. Due to this fact, Rei always showered after spending the night with Kai- she couldn't smell the scent of sex on him then. She would have flipped if she ever found that out. Fearing her wrath, Rei had yet to get careless in his precautions. If Mariah found out, everything would be over. Rei didn't know if he could handle that. He loved Mariah as a sister and he didn't want to lose that or her trust; he didn't want to lose Kai, as he knew he would if either of their girlfriends ever found out. Kai would deny it ever happened. Rei knew that would break him.
Kai made him feel....he didn't know how to describe it- it was impossible to describe the fluttery feeling of nervousness everytime Kai looked at him, the lust, the hope, the sense of security, happiness- all thrown into one sensation that wracked Rei's entire soul when he was with Kai for the duration of the time spent together. He'd never, ever felt that when he was with Mariah.
Of course, it was impossible to compare the two, but Rei felt so chained and gagged when he was with Mariah. She was overprotective of him, a worry-wart, hopelessly in love with him and too eager to please. Kai was laid-back- if he screwed up, he screwed up and didn't apologize fifty-million times in a row- only once, if at all. Kai seemed to know that Rei could make his own choices and didn't need to be watched over twenty-four/seven like some sort of child. And when Rei did make his own decisions, Kai didn't worry about them. He probably could have cared less, unless it concerned them or him specifically.
Rei had also noted that Mariah was pushing the issue of marriage- he knew she wanted to get married and play the perfect wife from the fifties while Rei went out and worked. It made Rei ill to think of a lifestyle like that. Boring! Mariah also wanted to have kids- raise a perfect little family in the perfect little house and be the perfect wife to her perfect husband and- BLEH! Rei turned green at the thought. He wanted to be in a relationship, true, but he wanted to have problems in that relationship and then to see if they could work it out or just let it go. All in all, it would make him a stronger person. Why couldn't Mariah understand that? He didn't /want/ to get married, he didn't /want/ to have children, he didn't want to have "The perfect life". Sure, some of those things might have been nice and all, but they just weren't for him. He needed something different, something exciting to keep him stimulated, to keep him motivated. He needed something to strive for and that something wasn't perfection. Sooner or later, he was going to have to tell Mariah that her interests and his just didn't work together- wouldn't work together.