Danny stood from the table he, Raguna, and Turner had been drinking at, announcing he was going home.

"Already? It's not the New Year yet though," Raguna mentioned, watching as the man struggled to stand up. When he did, with the table's help, he let out a hiccup and shook his head, declaring he was too drunk and tired.

"I'll go with you then, you're pretty drunk," Raguna stood to help his friend, only to have him Danny tell him, "No, it's not that far, I can make it."

Raguna ignored him and slung the blonde's arm over his neck, and sliding his own arm around his friend's waist, helping him walk out the door. Before they left, he shouted out "Bye everyone, Happy New Years!". In a return, a chorus of 'Good ngiht's and 'Happy New Year's came forth from a drunken Stella and Turner, and a sober Iris and Rita. "Any New Year's resolutions?" Raguna asked as they walked towards Danny's home, trying to make small talk for the short distance they had to go.

"Yes," Danny hiccupped, "Not to drink so much." Danny smiled sluggishly, swinging his head towards Raguna and murmuring "And to kiss a certain someone."

"Who? Anette?"

"No."

"Rosetta?"

"God, no! Rosetta is like…my bosss."

"She is your boss," Raguna reminded him, chuckling softly. They'd arrived at Danny's home, so Danny removed himself from Raguna to lean against the wall and open the door. As soon as he found his key. . . Raguna was glad he hadn't had too much to drink, seeing as Danny was clearly too drunk. He knew he would probably even have to help him get in bed. 'And apparently open the door,' Raguna thought as he watched his friend attempt to unlock his door, only to miss the keyhole several times.

"Here, let me help," Raguna took the key from Danny, opening the door with little trouble. "Do you need help getting in bed?" Raguna offered, concerned as he watched Danny stumble inside and clutch the store's dusty counter for support.

"Uh, yeah, I guesss," Danny slurred, his cheeks turning pink. The two walked up the stairs together, Danny murmuring all the way up about his family and how much he loved them.

"Here we are," Raguna set his friend on the bed gently, smiling as he instantly fell back on the bed sideways, his feet touching the floor as he legs hung off at the knees. "Your bed is small," Raguna commented, still standing over the blonde.

"Cause I'm not married," Danny quickly replied, slight anger in his voice.

"Right, sorry," Raguna murmured awkwardly, looking away as he thought of Lara at home. She'd probably be mad at him for running off to the dungeons so early in the morning and for returning so late…while drunk.

"It'ss fine," Danny laughed sadly, "I'll find someone someday."

Raguna nodded encouragingly, beginning to feel like he needed to lay down himself. But before he could announce his leaving, he found himself saying something different, curiosity getting the better of him. "Who is it that you like, Danny? I thought it was Anette?"

"It wass. But I," Danny looked up at Raguna's deep blue eyes, so full of warmth and understanding, "got over her," he finished, still boring into his friend's eyes.

"So, do you like someone else..?" Raguna persisted, feeling a tad bit guilty for prodding.

"Yes," Danny blushed lightly, changing the subject he said "Do you love Lara?"

"What? Of course I do! We're married!" Raguna replied, bewildered at the question. He told the woman that he loved her everyday, and he told himself the same thing as well. Though he had to admit, her once cute attribute of worrying had become rather irritating. 'Do this, do that, don't do this, don't do that,' he just got so tired of it sometimes. Raguna was an adventurer, it was just in his nature to get into danger and do stupid things. And yet, he thought that would help their relationship, that over time she'd become a bit more adventurous herself and carefree. But instead, she was as stern about health as ever, packing medicinal herbs for lunch and constantly worrying about him.

"Raguna?"

"Yes?" Raguna snapped out of his thoughts, finding himself frowning deeply.

"I said you don't sseem happy," Danny sat up slowly, supporting himself with his arms.

"I do," Raguna argued.

"But are you?" Danny countered back, looking into Raguna's eyes with what seemed like hope. But hope for what, Raguna didn't know and chose to ignore it.

"I…I don't know," Raguna admitted, looking away sheepishly. He hated to talk about people badly, but he just couldn't deny it anymore. His feelings for Lara just weren't the same.

"Raguna," Danny whispered, beckoning for him to come closer. As he did, the clock struck midnight and he found himself being pulled towards Danny now. Their lips smashed against each other's, Danny instantly starting off strong and pouring passion into the kiss.

Raguna was shocked, to say the least. Danny was his best friend, and yet they were kissing. Raguna just couldn't make sense of it, he found himself still trying to believe it. But when he felt the blonde's tongue prod at his lips, reality hit him. Raguna gasped, unknowingly inviting the blonde into his mouth. Lara hadn't even dared to kiss him like this. Still unsure if he was okay with what was happening or not, but clearly Danny knew how he himself felt about his surprise kiss.

Danny's tongue licked Raguna's eagerly, both mouths tasting of wine from the bar. When Raguna didn't respond, Danny continued, taking advantage of Raguna's moment of uncertainty. He deepened the kiss, removing his hand from Raguna's shirt from when he had pulled him into the kiss, to entwine his hand into the dark brunette hair. He ran his tongue along the roof of Raguna's mouth, cherishing the slight moan that was released in turn.

Raguna pulled away breathlessly, a single string of saliva the only evidence that their kiss had taken place. "Danny?" Raguna whispered, wondering if he was dreaming.

"Yes, Raguna?" Danny whispered back, his cheeks flaring up as he thought of the different directions things could go in. Although the one that kept playing over and over in his head was rejection, the one he feared most.

"You're so drunk," Raguna muttered, chuckling awkwardly.

Danny gave a goofy grin, planting a kiss on Raguna's surprisingly soft neck, trailing his lips to his ear and whispering "Are you drunk enough though?"

Raguna felt shivers run down his spine as Danny's hot breath grazed against his ear, remembering when Lara had whispered sweet nothings in his ear. Yet, he hadn't felt anything. Blaming it on the alcohol, Raguna forced himself to think of rejecting Danny. He kept trying to tell himself he had to, but instead he found himself wondering what would happen if he didn't. 'Maybe I should just let him be happy for tonight…he has been through a lot..I'll just stop him if I get too uncomfortable,' Raguna decided, leaning in for another kiss from his new found interest.

Now Danny was the one surprised, his eyes shooting open from their half closed position as Raguna even managed to slide his tongue into Danny's eager mouth, returning the actions Danny had done not too long ago. Danny wrapped his arms around Raguna's waist, falling back on the bed once more and pulling Raguna with him. Raguna blushed nervously as he felt Danny become aroused, his growing erection pressing against his own manhood.

Raguna pulled away, nervousness consuming him as he suddenly felt like a virgin all over again. His sex with Lara had been so mechanical, as if neither of them had emotions and it was just a quick one night stand. He'd never been kissed with so much passion before, and never kissed with so much in return.

Danny sat up, gently holding onto Raguna to keep him in place on his lap. Danny looked the man over, debating if he should continue. Raguna had been physically responding, but his face was a mix of fear and uncertainty. "Do you want to do this?" Danny questioned softly, trying his best to talk coherently.

Raguna nodded quickly, unsure of what 'this' was. He shivered as Danny removed his upper clothing, cold air meeting his chest. Danny then revealed his own chest, pressing his body against Raguna's, he brought them down once more. Raguna cautiously trailed his tongue along Danny's neck, earning a held back gasp and groan. Raguna continued down, trailing his tongue to Danny's pants line and stopping there. Massaging the blonde's growing erection through his clothes. He had to admit, Danny was very attractive, and he was beginning to decide he wouldn't mind to see more of his friend.

With shaking hands, Raguna pulled Danny's pants down just enough for him to see his hard cock. Raguna swallowed nervously, remembering how good it felt when Lara had done it for him (once), he decided to give it a try. He licked Danny's head testily, and when Danny bucked his hips in response, he began to lick more and more, up and down his shaft, swirling his tongue around Danny's head and sucking it softly. Feeling more confident, he pulled the blonde's pants the rest of the way down, gently massaging his friend's inner thighs. Slowly, he started to suck more of Danny's cock, bobbing his head up and down, grazing his teeth against his head once or twice, being the inexperienced man that he was. Danny gasped as Raguna went farther down, deep throating his cock.

"Raguna.." Danny groaned out, pulling Raguna's head away half-heartedly, and quickly planting a sloppy, drunken kiss upon his lips once more. Breaking away briefly, Danny huskily whispered, "It's only fair if you let me return the favor," kissing Raguna one last time before gently pushing him away. Raguna stood before Danny again, rocking gently as his mind swam with thoughts.

Danny slowly removed Raguna's pants, teasing the male and himself. When they finally dropped to the floor, he admired the brunette's body, so well sculpted and masculine, yet with a feminine flair. He finally let his eyes rest upon his manhood, admiring how hard Raguna was. Danny lowered his head, slowly swallowing Raguna, with his hand at the base, massaging gently.

Raguna drew in a sharp breath, his heart beat speeding up as warmth consumed his cock. "Danny," Raguna whispered pleasurably, bucking his hips in an attempt to force his shaft down his friend's throat. Danny smirked, bobbing his head up and down slowly, licking his head teasingly. Pulling away entirely, he massaged the brunette's erection, kissing his hips lovingly and growing more aggressive with his hands as he went on. He nipped at Raguna's hips gently, testing the waters for biting. When Raguna moaned in response, he bit him a bit more roughly, sucking as he did so. "Aah," Raguna moaned out, his head falling back slightly as his legs shook with pleasure. Danny reached for his tube of lube in the dresser, still roughly rubbing Raguna's cock up and down with his other hand. When he got it, he squirted some on his own shaft and then his fingers. He replaced his hand with his mouth, once again sucking Raguna's cock as he began to rub his own shaft up and down, spreading the cool lube along his dick. He reached around Raguna's waist, hugging him gently as he prodded unsurely at his entrance with a lubed finger.

Raguna gasped as he felt one of Danny's slick fingers begin to enter him, slowly pushing in, then back out. He bit his lip, looking down at Danny and blushing deeply as their eyes met, Danny's mouth still around his erection. Raguna felt himself harden further at the sight, bucking his hips into Danny's mouth and moaning loudly when Danny deep throated him, happily accepting Raguna. Danny continued to put on a show for Raguna, rubbing himself teasingly as Raguna's curious eyes traveled downwards. "Oh, Danny," Raguna groaned, finding himself enjoying everything too much, once again blaming it on the alcohol.

Danny pushed another finger inside of him, then a third, watching as Raguna's lips parted and let out a desirable moan, his eyes lighting up with pain, and his lips still dripping out moans of pleasure. Unsure of which his soon to be lover was feeling, he began to pull his fingers out, only to have Raguna push his hips back and impale himself once more. "Don't stop," Raguna pleaded, his face contorted in pleasure as he received pleasure at both ends. Danny smirked around Raguna's cock, pulling away and forcing Raguna down into a heated kiss. He shoved his fingers in as far as he could, scissoring them and stretching Raguna's virgin ass. "Aah," the brunette moaned into Danny's mouth, their tongues dancing together lustfully.

Danny pulled out of Raguna, smiling softly when Raguna let out a groan of disappointment. "I-is that all?" he murmured in naïveté, searching Danny's eyes for an answer. Danny shook his head slowly, once more pulling his brunette onto his lap, laying back and groaning as their erections accidentally rubbed against each other. Eager to be inside of Raguna, Danny raised his friend up a bit, holding him by his hips as he then forced Raguna down onto his cock, watching carefully as Raguna's mouth dropped open, but no sound came out. "Are you okay?" Danny checked, gritting his teeth to keep from thrusting the rest of the way in.

In response, Raguna slammed himself the rest of the way down, both of them groaning out pleasurably. "Damn, you're so tight," Danny groaned out, gripping onto Raguna's hips roughly, forcing them to grind in circles around his cock.

"Uhn!" Raguna moaned out, throwing his head back and lifting his hips back up, then slamming them back down again, going into a repetitive pattern like that. "Damn," Danny whispered as he watched Raguna ride his cock, moaning loudly, his cheeks flushed. He grunted, his sexual desires consuming him as he continued to watch the man ride him. He bucked his hips up, meeting Raguna halfway as he brought his hips down. "Oh, God, Danny!" Raguna screamed out, grinding down on Danny's cock as his prostate was hit dead on.

Danny bit his lip to keep from groaning, thrusting in again, loving how Raguna screamed his name each time he hit that sweet bundle of nerves. "God damn, you're so tight," Danny commented through gritted teeth, loving how Raguna's tight muscles squeezed around his length. He began to thrust in and out erratically, desperate for more of those screams.

"Oh, Danny, Danny!" Raguna screamed out, a strong wave of ecstasy overcoming him. "Oh, Danny, yes!" Raguna screamed, throwing his head back as he came all over his chest.

Danny watched the sight before him, the attractive brunette's face twisted in pleasure, his mouth hanging open as he screamed out his name, his toned chest dripping with cum. Danny groaned loudly, digging his nails into his lover's hips, slamming in harder and harder, feeling his own orgasm come on. "Fuck, Raguna," he groaned out, giving his friend's ass a rough slap as he thrust in deeper, spilling his hot cum inside of Raguna.

"Danny!" Raguna screamed, grinding his hips down one last time before the blonde pulled out. Raguna collapsed on his chest, the both of them panting heavily. Danny sighed as he felt Raguna's cum smear onto his own chest, too tired to clean. And before he could even mention Raguna spending the night, he looked at his lover's face only to find he was already fast asleep. Danny sighed contently, moving the brunette so he lay on the bed correctly, laying next to him in the small bed on his side, pressing his body against Raguna's, their bodies molding together.

"Happy New Year," Danny whispered, kissing Raguna's head softly from behind, slipping into a drunken sleep.