One Man's Obsession 2

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Sanzo looks around the bar and spots a table in a corner, by the far wall. He looks over his shoulder at Kougaiji and nods his head in the direction of the table. Kougaiji acknowledges him and looks around at the other humans in the bar. He strokes his ear, satisfied he has on a limiter. To anyone looking at him, he or she would think he is human also. He goes to the table in the corner as Sanzo goes to the bar.

Now, if he can get the monk to admit he doesn't hate him, they may both enjoy themselves. 'As long as I don't force him, he may be receptive to what I have to say.' He watches as he gets two beers and heads towards him. He looks up at the monk and smiles. He is so beautiful it's breathtaking. As he looks at Sanzo, so do some of the other patrons.

Neither is aware of the buzz they are causing. The blonde beauty and the flaming redhead make an enticing picture. Everyone watches as he takes a seat across from the prince and hands him one of the bottles. He stares at the prince hoping against hope that he doesn't try anything with all the people around.

Sanzo takes a sip of his beer, "You have something to say to me, I'm listening." He looks at the prince as he leans back in his seat with the bottle up to his full lips. Watching Kou brings back memories of his time with him and to his surprise, not all of them are unpleasant.

Kougaiji strokes the open top of his bottle with his finger and looks in Sanzo's eyes. "I miss you Sanzo and I'm aware I have no right. I'm sorry about holding you against your will and for what I did to you. I hope you understand why. I have made myself clear to you about how I feel and you deserve better than that peasant. Why do you want him and not me? Is he better than I am?"

Sanzo chuckles under his breath, "You think you're the shit, don't you? Have you ever thought about, you may be too good for me? You call him a peasant, but what about me? I'm a river rat; I'm a peasant too, so maybe Gojyo and I are like two fucking peas in a pod. You're in a different class than the two of us. You're use to being waited on, hand and foot. I've had to fight for everything I have, including my title. Some thought I didn't deserve it but I proved them wrong in the end. I guess you can say I have to fight ass-holes daily, just to let others know, I won't be put in my place."

The prince leans back, takes a sip of his beer, and wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. He is looking at Sanzo with a scowl on his handsome face. "Such ugly words coming from such a pretty mouth and besides, I'm not trying to put you in your place. I want you back and I want to know what I have to do to achieve that goal. You want me to beg, is that it?" He sneers at the monk hoping to get a rise out of him.

Sanzo slams his bottle down on the table, "I've never ask you for a fucking thing. You begging me, means shit!" He hisses at the prince. "I will never be your fucking slave again! If you ever put your damn hands on me, I will fucking kill you! Don't try me Kou; you will never get the upper hand on me again." He grips the edge of the table so hard his knuckles turn white.

Kougaiji practically rises out of his seat as he glares at the monk, "I never said anything about trying to hurt you! You're blowing this all out of proportion, Sanzo!" He looks around and lowers his voice. Several people are staring at the men as they argue. He may have wanted a reaction from him but he didn't want him angry.

Kou sits back in his seat as he tries to regain his composure, "Do you remember the last time we were together?" He is watching the monk's face for confirmation. "You weren't so averse to making love to me then. Tell me, what has changed? Is it the fact you're back with that bastard. Do you feel guilty because you submitted to me? Does he know that, did you tell him Genjo Sanzo?" He looks at the monk with a smirk on his face.

Sanzo leans forward speaking in a low voice, "Yes I did and he understood I had no other choice. He knows it wasn't my fault. If you want to tell him, go right ahead, you ass- hole! He knows everything, so now you know there are no secrets between us. This shit you're trying to pull, is not going to work. He trusts me and I trust him, so do whatever the hell you want. You and no one else are coming between us, especially with some old shit like that!"

The prince narrows his eyes, "You talk big for someone that knows he can't handle me. If I wanted too, I could take you out of here and not one of these people will come to your aid. However…that's not what I want. I want you to come to me on your own and I know, one day you will." He sips his beer as he smiles, "I bet if I destroy that baka and leave you with nowhere else to go, you'll come to me. Is that what I have to do, Sanzo?"

Sanzo looks at him with his eyes in slits, "You think killing Gojyo will make me come to your sick ass? You have too be pretty twisted to think I would ever consider coming to you after you do something like that. I thought you knew me better than that, your highness. I'm happy to know I didn't waste a moment in caring for you, Kougaiji. I feel sorry for you, you're pathetic."

Sanzo stands and picks up his beer, taking a last sip. He sets the bottle down smirks at Kougaiji and turns, walking out the door. Kou stands and watches as he leaves out, shakes his head and sits back down. One day and he know it isn't going to be soon, he is going to make Sanzo want him, just as badly as he wants him.

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Gojyo waits until the door closes behind Sanzo, walks over to the table and takes a seat. He picks up Sanzo's empty bottle and brings it to his lips. He swirls his tongue around the opening and smirks at Kougaiji. "This tastes almost as sweet as his lips. Uhmm, what you wouldn't give to taste them right now. Do you really think he will accept you, ass-hole? Do you honestly think a man like Sanzo wants to be held captive by an ass-hole like you?"

He plays with bottle in his hand, "You say I'm not good enough for him and you're right. I'm not good enough for him, but for some reason he seems to think so. As long as Sanzo has feelings for me, I am not going anywhere and as he said, no one is coming between us. Especially you, you bastard!" He drops the bottle on the table and glares at the prince.

Kougaiji looks at him with a smirk, "You have him now but like I said before, it won't last. You're like a mutt; you sniff at anything that crosses your fancy. As confused as you are about your own desires, it's just a matter of time before you show your true colors. I hope Sanzo does not get hurt in the process. I realize he thinks you are the one for him and you may seem like a hero to him right now but he will come back too me. Trust me …I know he will. Did you know he said he loves me, as much as he loves you? He also said if I had come to him first, we may have had a chance to be…! Ump, crash!

Gojyo has lunged across the table and cold cocked him! The prince falls back in his chair with Gojyo on top of him, hitting him with all he has. Kougaiji manages to roll to the side, as some of the others break the fight up. The manager runs over yelling for them to take it outside. Two big burly men are holding Gojyo, as he pulls against them. "Let me go! I'm going to kill that bastard!"

Kougaiji gets off the floor and brushes off his clothes. He wipes the blood off the corner of his mouth with the palm of his hand, "You can release him, and I don't think he is going to cause any more trouble. Are you Gojyo?" He looks at him with a smirk, "This is the reason I don't think you will be together long. You have no idea how to control your temper or your emotions." He turns and heads for the front door leaving Gojyo angrier than a nest of hornets.

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Sanzo walks into the inn and Goku runs up to him, "Where were you Sanzo? Gojyo and Hakkai are out looking for you. You didn't see them?" He touches Sanzo's arm as he anxiously looks up at him. He asks if he is okay because Sanzo looks upset too him.

Sanzo stops and looks down at him, "I'm okay, monkey. I'm going to my room, so tell the others when they get back." He heads for the stairs as he lights a cigarette and mumbles under his breath. "Of all the times to run into Kougaiji, it had to be when I am alone. Maybe Hakkai is correct in saying I shouldn't be alone for now."

Unlocking the door to his room, he puts his cigarette in the ashtray and pulls his robe over his head. He throws it on a chair and puts his gun under his pillow before laying back on it. Inhaling the arid smoke, he blows out a stream, and looks up at the ceiling. 'If Gojyo had seen me talking to the prince he would have had a fit! I have to be careful because Kou still can't be trusted.'

As he muses and smokes his cigarette, there is a knock at his door. He calls out for them to come in and watches the door with his hand under his pillow. The hanyou walks in and closes the door behind him. He walks over to the bed and looks down at the monk as he slides his hand out from his gun.

"Why did you go out alone, Sanzo?" He says with a hurt look in his eyes. Sanzo looks up at him and turns his head. "Is there a problem with me being out alone? You sound like Hakkai. Why can't I be out on my own? I don't need a damn baby sitter Gojyo, I'm older than you, remember?"

The hanyou tries to control his emotions as he answers, "That's not the point and you know it. We worry about you being on your own. What if Kougaiji had tried taking you again, then what? If he takes you Sanzo, we may never get you back again. The man is ruthless in his pursuit of you. I don't want anything like before to happen again. I don't think he will allow you to escape again if he gets his grubby mitts on you."

Sanzo sits up on the bed and stares at Gojyo. He sounds genuinely upset but he can hear the effort it is taking for him to speak calmly this way. Then he notices his clothes are in disarray. As he clenches and unclenches his fists, he can see they are bruised. He looks up in his lover's face.

He stands and puts his hand on the side of the hanyou's face, softly stroking it. "I didn't think it would upset you for me to be out on my own, baka. Did you run into the prince, Gojyo? Is that why your hands are bruised?"

Amethyst eyes look into ruby red and implore him to let the pain go. He knows how the prince baits Gojyo, since he hates him. All of this is his fault and the prince knows how to make Gojyo lose his temper on purpose. Gojyo loves him with all his heart but he still doesn't believe Sanzo can love him as he says. He will always feel he doesn't deserve love because his mother couldn't love him.

The monk wraps his arms around Gojyo and pulls him forward. "Didn't I tell you not to listen to the crap that idiot spouts. He's jealous of you and he will say anything to make you angry. You have to have faith in the both of us. I will always love you, don't you realize that yet?"

Gojyo drops his head and tightens his arms around Sanzo. He says in an inaudible voice, "I know, but I can't help but believe what he says. Sometimes…I think you will come to your senses, say you have made a mistake, and leave me. If you left me, I don't know what I will do. I love you so much. You will never know the depth of my feelings for you."

Sanzo lifts Gojyo's head and presses his lips to his in a light kiss. Gojyo groans and assaults the monk's lips in a passionate kiss. He backs him up to the bed where they fall slowly as if in a slow-motion movie. Sanzo puts his arms around his neck holding on to the man he loves, whispering against his lips words of undying love. Gojyo goans at hearing Sanzo's declaration and buries his head in his neck. Kissing him and roaming his hands up and down his slim body, he slides his jeans over his hips as his eyes glide over Sanzo's erection. Gojyo licks his bottom lip in anticipation, "I see you're ready for me so let's take this slow and easy." The monk moans as Gojyo takes him in his hot mouth and gives in to the pleasure of lovemaking.

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Kougaiji is about to walk into the woods when he hears his name called. He turns and Hakkai is standing with Hakuryu perched on his shoulder. He has his arms folded in front of his chest as he looks at the prince with a smile on his face, but not in his eyes. "I see I was correct in telling Sanzo to be careful when coming out alone. What are you doing here, Kougaiji?"

Kougaiji smirks back and cocks his head too the side, "I'm just out for a stroll. Do you have some objections, Hakkai?"

"As long as your stroll doesn't take you within ten feet of Sanzo, I don't." Hakkai is still smiling as he watches the prince because he can see the bruises on his face. "Did you run into him and he refused to allow you to abduct him again?"

The prince puts his fingers to his swollen lip and chuckles, "No, I ran into the hanyou or I should say he ran into me. I've already spoken to Sanzo if you must know and he is well. We had a nice conversation without the lot of you to interfere."

"I'm happy the two of you could settle things between you but you know how protective we are of Sanzo. Any pain he feels, we all feel. I suggest you find someone else to vilify, Kougaiji. Sanzo is off limits to you. None of us will let him be with you again, I promise you that."

Kougaiji laughs, "The lot of you couldn't stop me if I desire him back. Sanzo is going to come to his senses and realize he wants to be with me and until that time comes, I hope you all enjoy his company. The monk belongs with me and if I have to destroy each and every one of you that gets in my way, I will." He turns and heads back into the grove of trees.

Hakkai watches him with a Machiavellian smile. He's thinking the prince needs to be eliminated, if he hits him with a ball of chi there will be nothing left of him to mourn over. He chuckles as he turns and heads back to the inn to make sure Sanzo is safe and in his room.

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Gojyo lies in Sanzo's arms with his eyes closed. Sanzo is smoking as he looks down at him. "You feel better now?"

He slides his fingers up Sanzo's arm and looks in his face, "I always feel better when I'm with you like this. It's when we're not together that I think you may change your mind. I don't know what I would do if you didn't want me anymore." He chuckles, "You're rude, mean and downright evil but…I love you so much I can't think of a day without you."

"Who're you calling mean, I'll have you know, I brought a bag of apples and gave them to a kid. I think that was pretty nice of me."

Gojyo laughs, "Yeah, you would think that. I don't mean too pry but why did you meet Kougaiji in that bar. I thought you didn't want to have anything else to do with him?"

Sanzo sighs and pulls his arm from under the hanyou. He gets up finds his pants and slides them over his hips. He is standing with his back turned to the hanyou and tells him, "I didn't meet him there, Gojyo. We went there together because he said he wanted to talk."

Gojyo gets up and walks over to him and spins him around, "Why would you agree to something like that, are you crazy! He could have kidnapped you again!"

Sanzo looks up in his face with a smirk on his own, "But he didn't did he? I knew what I was doing. I had my hand on my gun the whole time and he knew I wouldn't hesitate to use it. I try and tell you I can take care of myself and you still try and treat me as if I'm a helpless child."

He rubs his hands up the monk's arms, "The last thing I want to do is treat you as if you were helpless, Sanzo. I…more than anyone, know you're anything but. Let's forget about him and concentrate on us for awhile. I'm hungry how about you."

Sanzo looks at him and shakes his head, "Baka."

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Hakkai and Goku are in the dining room when Sanzo and Gojyo come in. They take their seats and wait for the server to come. Goku looks at Sanzo and asks, "Did Kougaiji talk to you without trying to kidnap you again? Hakkai said he talked to you. What did he say, Sanzo?"

They all look at the monk waiting for him to respond. He lights a cigarette and blows a stream of smoke and tells them, "Nothing special, just the same old shit. Let's talk about something else before I lose my appetite. The last thing I want to talk about is him on an empty stomach." He looks at Gojyo, since he is staring at him, wondering what's on his mind. The kappa is thinking, when he spoke to the prince, he seemed pretty confident. Kougaiji has to be eliminated and that's all there is to it.

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