Chapter 2: Trysts in Stalls off the National Mall

Notes: It took longer than expected to crank out the second chapter, I blame mid-term exams... -.-'

Rei lay flat on his back, his torso only half covered, an arm slung haphazardly above his head. His eyes were glazed over from staring intensely at the random patterns of paint and plaster that made up his bedroom ceiling. His brow furrowed deep in exhausted contemplation.

He had been laying like this for a few hours now. Though his true intent was to sleep he found that his mind had other plans. Those plans being to replay the entire day's events over and over again, especially those parts that starred a certain blond-haired criminal.

Nagisa was nothing like Rei had imagined him to be. For one, he wasn't like most criminals; cold, narcissistic, malicious. Instead the blond had an air of innocence about him, as though he could do no wrong or cause no harm. Even with the evidence of his crimes unanimously siding against him. Rei felt a strong urge to save Nagisa from himself. He truly wanted to help him, though at this point there was not much he could do. Nagisa was guilty and his crimes warranted nothing sort of life imprisonment.

Rei felt himself exhale heavily. The thought of Nagisa behind bars, for life no less, was unsettling for some reason and hard to imagine. The energetic blond belonged in a more vivid environment, more colorful, more free.

But why? Rei could feel himself argue back.

Nagisa was guilty of espionage and threatening the security of the United States. Did he not deserve punishment for his crimes, was justice not to be carried out? In any other case Rei would have no doubts, no qualms for the guilty. Why was Nagisa different? Why did his thoughts become so biased when they involved the bubbly youth?

His mind flashed teasing images of Nagisa lips brushing against his check. Rei could feel his face grow warm in the dark. More images flashed of the blond's playful nature; his pout, his smile, the way his eyes sparkled when he spoke to Rei in that enticingly silky tone.

Rei flailed around in his bed, flustered by his own thoughts. This was too much.

His hands shot up to his temples rubbing them furiously. His mind would not slow down, would not allow him to sleep. So many questions, so many emotions that he did not understand.

He tossed the covers off, stretching a probing arm towards his nightstand until his hands clasped around the familiar framed object. Rei swiftly put his glasses on as he grudgingly clambered out of bed, feeling the linoleum floor shoot cold sensations through the bottom of his bare feet.

His apartment was dark but his eyes had adjusted over the hours. He shuffled out of his bedroom, down the small hallway, into the kitchen, a toe barely missing a table leg as he made his way to the cabinet next to the fridge. As he rummaged around torpidly his hand clasped the solution to his problem. He hastily opened the bottle careful to pour out only two small white tablets. His eyes caught a glimpse of the kitchen clock. 1:03 am. He sighed to himself, pouring a glass of water before downing the pills. If this didn't work then sleep would surely elude him.

Rei started to his bedroom but not before glancing at the kitchen table. The surface was completely masked by piles of paperwork, files scattered about, along with the documents and microfilm that Sousuke had offered him early that day. The same documents that Nagisa had stolen. The very documents that were tapped to the blond's thighs...

Rei stopped mid thought to sputter out a few embarrassed coughs, feeling his face grow warm yet again from the direction his mind took. What was with him today? All these embarrassing thoughts and emotions, all revolving around a particular blond. If this kept up he would have to see a physician. Clearly all these hot flashes meant he was coming down with something. Perhaps a good night's rest would be enough to overcome whatever was ailing him.

If he could get a good night's rest. At the rate he was going it didn't seem likely.

As Rei crawled into bed he placed his glasses back on the nightstand, feeling his body go numb and his eyes grow heavy. Whether from the pills themselves or the placebo from taking them his body finally felt ready for sleep. He closed his eyes and pulled the covers up to his neck. As he felt himself slipping deeper into sleep his mind fought to play one last image. Bright burgundy eyes danced behind his closed lids and soft, slightly bruised lips turned up in the largest grin Rei had ever seen.

At first Rei couldn't tell if he was dreaming. He was surrounded by darkness and his eyes felt like weights, his body was glued to the bed. But a persistent ringing, which grew gradually louder, battered his ears. Eventually the persistent noise aroused him to a conscious level. He lay there a few minutes gathering himself, as the insistent ringing continued.

"P-Phone!" Rei was able to groggily croak out as he attempted to will his body to move.

He forced himself out of bed, blindly grabbing for his glasses. His feet felt like lead, falling hard with each step as he made his way into the kitchen. His eye caught the clock again. 3:32 am. He groaned inwardly, the ringing from his telephone unrelenting. Who could be calling at this hour? The thought was fleeting. Rei quickly answered, the ringing finally ceasing to his satisfaction.

"H-Hello, Ryugazaki Rei speaking." His voice was low and gravelly, he silently hoped that whomever was on the other end could hear him.

"Rei. Finally. We've been trying to get a hold of you for the past thirty minutes."

The somber, deep voice even when laced with irritation was familiar to him. Sousuke. In the background Rei could make out frantic movement and someone shouting, clearly furious. It was familiar too, Rin.

Rei cleared his throat in hopes of gaining his voice back.

"I was sleeping Sousuke, as people are want to do at three in the morning. What is it? What's going on?"

Rei could hear the captain sigh deeply on the other end, followed by the sound of rustling as if he was searching for something, no doubt a cigarette Rei mused. Sousuke finally spoke.

"It's about Hazuki. He's escap..."

"He's FUCKING gone is what he is! Goddamn night guards can't keep a kid locked up! A KID!"

Sousuke was interrupted by Rin's irate yelling. Clearly Rin was paying enough attention to Sousuke's conversation despite his belligerent rant.

"Did you get all that Ryugazaki?"

Rei heard it alright, he had to move the phone from his ear to avoid permanent auditory damage. Though he made out Rin's fuming barks he still couldn't believe it. He drew the phone closer.

"B-But... How!?" Rei stammered through his disbelief, trying to speak over Rin's booming voice in the background.

Sousuke raised his voice as well, clearly annoyed.

"During an unscheduled bathroom break he overpowered the officer on duty, Officer Nitori Aiichiro. He was then able to force the entrance guard, Officer Mikoshiba Momotarou into a headlock with..." There was a short pause on Sousuke's end.

"... apparently his legs, I'm being informed, and compelled him to give up his keys. He walked out the front door with little confrontation after that."

Rei thought he heard Sousuke's jaw pop, no doubt from the impressively controlled anger coursing through his veins. At least Sousuke could keep a cool head in these situations, unlike his partner.

Rei's own mind was swimming in confusion not to mention utter amazement at the fantastical story pouring from his friend's mouth. If not coming from Sousuke he would thought this to be an elaborate joke. But he knew better, the Captain was not a joking man, at least not when it involved something this serious. Even so, Rei could not muster a word in response. His tongue was tied. News like this coming at three in the morning was a little much, especially when he was still under the influence of a soporific drug.

He heard Sousuke clear his throat.

"Rei. I realize how strange this sounds and how embarrassing this ordeal is. Hazuki is your case so I felt as though I should inform you of the situation as soon as possible. That being said, there really isn't anything you can do right now. We have a search party out trying to locate Hazuki, he couldn't have gotten far. We'll inform you once we find him. I apologize for such a late call."

Rei felt his tongue begin to cooperate.

"N-No, Sousuke, it's fine. Th-Thank you, thank you for informing me. Please do not hesitate to call if you find out more."

"Of course. I'll let you get back to sleep. Goodnight Ryugazaki."

"Captain."

Rei heard the dial tone and consequently the sudden silence of Rin's bellowing. He remained perfectly still for several minutes, phone still pressed to his ear. He willed his hand to finally hang up but lingered in his statue-like state. His drug induced brain felt fuzzy despite the fact that his mind was in overdrive. A million questions were surfacing from his subconscious. But out of all the inquiring mental assaults one thing stood out, a feeling at the pit of his stomach. A smoothing sensation that felt like... relief?

Relief that for the time being Nagisa was no longer trapped in that room destined for a cold cell.

Rei shook his head frantically. There he goes again feeling sympathy for a criminal and even relief for the fact that Nagisa was once again a fugitive. What was wrong with him? Nagisa was his case and his responsibility! Whether he liked it or not Nagisa had to be held accountable for his crimes and it was his job to make sure Nagisa did just that.

The brunet shuffled to the kitchen table, setting hard with a thump before the chaos that was his work station. This was not usual of Rei, to be so messy. But the intrusive thoughts of a particular blond caused his typically organized system to falter.

I'm been off all day. Rei thought solemnly to himself.

He sat up straight, suddenly determined. He grabbed at various documents and began to shuffle them neatly in place. He would get to work on the possible locations that Nagisa might escape too. He would let the nuances of his work distract him. Distract him from that sudden sickening feeling at the thought of Nagisa being found and thrust back into that tiny room, with a fuming Rin and humiliated Sousuke. Distract him from the barrage of flashing memories of bruised skin and bloodied lips. He would distract himself from this because he was a twenty four year old man with a career that demanded his unbiased opinion. He would do all this, because, quite frankly, sleep was never really an option today to begin with.

It had been well over a month with the search for Hazuki Nagisa turning up, nothing.

Fall had begun, leaves already beginning to change their color, cool brisk weather setting in. The cold nip in the air and the withering leaves all seemed to further discourage the agents.

The first couple of weeks were agonizingly slow for Rei. When Nagisa wasn't found in the first forty eight hours he knew, statistically, that the chances of finding him were dwindling. Especially if the blond did not want to be found, which was exactly the case.

Sousuke was somber again after the first week, the humiliation of the ordeal finally wearing off. Rin had calmed down a bit too, though the mere mention of Hazuki set him ablaze. The entire department was determined on capturing Hazuki; though Rei found himself to be less so, even though he desperately tried. There was still a small part of him that was relieved that Nagisa was free, and that part was growing with each passing day. Whatever spell Nagisa had put him under was working. Rei wanted nothing more than to move on, to start another case, one in which he was less emotional biased and drained.

His lack of enthusiasm did not go unnoticed. Sousuke perceived it as a symptom of overwork and lack of sleep. The entire department had been toiling for over a month now with nothing to show of it. He was worried that Rei was beginning to get discouraged and taking their failure personally. That's why Sousuke had ordered on pain of death that Rei take a week off to rest. Rei needed to clear his mind and put the Hazuki case on the back burner.

So that's how Rei found himself on this particular Friday afternoon, an exceptionally chilly autumn day, strolling through the greenery lit paths of the National Mall.

The picturesque pastoral environment with its scattered monuments was, at the very least, consoling. A serene oasis in an otherwise chaotic city. It had been exactly what he needed to lighten his cluttered mind. Though he had argued with Sousuke at first, asserting that there was work to be done, he eventually caved in. Perhaps, as he was discovering more often, his somber friend was right. He had needed this.

Rei tugged his navy trench coat closer, thankful that he had remembered to wear a scarf. The wind brought a chill through his body, ruffling his hair in all directions. He could somewhat make out his breath as he pressed further along the trail. He examined the various statues and memorials in the distance, took note of how the leaves fell and danced around him, watched playful squirrels scurry away at his looming presence. He truly enjoyed the serenity of it all.

Rei casually checked his watch, he had been walking for a little over an hour with not single soul in sight. He was thankful to see that the park was mostly vacant. Though he didn't mind the crowds the park could bring during the summer and spring seasons, he appreciated the peace that solitude could bring during the colder fall and winter months. It felt like all of the National Mall belonged to him. The privacy made the area feel more rural and discrete.

He was about to turn down a different, more shaded path when a sudden undeniably heavy pressure struck his lower half.

His bladder was in need of release... Now.

Rei's eyes darted around frantically in hopes of finding a rest area close by. And sure enough, just slightly off the main path his eyes locked on the circular wooden planked structure surrounded by park benches.

Rei hated public restrooms, they felt so unsanitary and not the least bit private. But nature called and Rei knew he couldn't make it home in time for such an emergency. He breathed a sigh of relief at its vacuity and the fact the stalls seemed genuinely clean, no doubt from lack of use. He quickly relieved his aching bladder, not forgetting to flush.

As Rei washed his hands under the steaming water he took note of his windblown hair in the now fogging mirror. On most days he would accept nothing but perfection from his hair, but on days like today when the wind blew persistently, there was no point in fighting. As he dried his hands and tossed the paper towel in a nearby bin Rei was startled by the sudden sound of the restroom door swinging open. Without looking up Rei quickly turned to exit, wanting to give the stranger the same privacy he enjoyed. But as he did so his body collided gently with another. Rei's cheeks began to burn from embarrassment as he stumbled back slightly.

"Oh! I-I'm terribly sorry!" Rei apologized, red face still fixated on the floor.

He slowly raised his head, his wide eyes taking in black knee-high laced boots and white thigh-high stockings. His perplexed eyes grew wider still, before quickly darting back to the floor, as he noticed the rim of a pink frilly miniskirt. His embarrassment increasing tenfold.

"Ma-Ma-Madam, beg my pardon, but I believe you've enter the wrong restroom! This is the men's restroom! The ladies' is next door." He nervously adjusted his glasses out of habit waiting for the stranger to speak up, or turn and leave.

A few agonizing seconds of silence passed between them until Rei felt two small hands press lightly on his shoulders accompanied by a light-hearted and curiously familiar giggle. Rei gained the courage, in spite of his humiliation, to face the stranger eye-to-eye.

He was met with a large grin, and two round burgundy eyes playfully glinting back.

"Hi Glasses!" A bubbling chorus of a greeting chirped from the grinning blonde.

Rei felt something in his mind click as confusion subsided to be replaced with shock and more bewilderment.

The brunet jumped back in utter surprise, sputtering incoherently and pointing a trembling finger at the young lady?... boy!? in front of him.

"N-Na-NAGISA!?" Rei was finally able to stutter out in his baffled state.

Nagisa covered his mouth to stifle the escaping giggles, his crinkled eyes giving away his laughter. Rei's face was priceless.

"Hahaha, Yes Rei, it's me." He waved his laughter off and settled into a smile as he rolled back and forth on the heel of his boots.

Rei took a moment to inhale and exhale deeply through his nose, trying his best to settle his rattled nerves.

As he took in the smiling, fidgeting blond in front of him he had to admit that Nagisa was hardly recognizable dressed up like that. Of course Rei could recognize him. Those eyes and that smile had been haunting him for the past month. But to any less knowledgeable passersby the younger boy would be taken for a cute bubbly blonde, perhaps a university student at UDC. With his golden locks brushed slightly out of his face and bobby pinned to the side, his bright eyes accentuated by fine dark eyeliner, his white cashmere sweater, frilly pink scarf, and black thyme waistcoat. Rei had to admit, Nagisa made a stunningly beautiful woman.

"Rei?..." Nagisa's tiny voice snapped Rei out of his trance. He hadn't realized he had been staring.

Nagisa's face was cast downward, a flush across his cheeks, he played timidly with the rim of his sweater.

Rei could feel his own face in full flush. He pressed the bridge of his glasses upward as he coughed anxiously.

"Nagisa... w-what, w-why are you dressed like that?" Rei asked hastily, though he had a good idea why.

Nagisa bounded forward, his shyness seemed to evaporate instantly.

"Oh this!?" His hands gestured over his ensemble.

"Isn't it cute? It's my disguise, since I'm a fugitive from the law and all, hehe." Nagisa gave his characteristically sly wink.

Rei couldn't help but face palm as he let out a low groan.

"Nagisa! Why would you run away in the first place!? Now you're in even more trouble!"

The blond cocked his head, a confident smirk making way across his features.

"Only if they catch me."

Rei's hand fell limp from his face, violet eyes widening in disbelief.

"Then... why!? Why would you reveal yourself to me? I'm one of the agents that's after you Nagisa! It's my job to see that you're behind bars, accountable for your crimes! Or have you somehow forgotten?" Rei through his hands up, exasperated.

If Nagisa was going to run away then why couldn't he just stay hidden. It wasn't that Rei was unhappy to see him. That was the furthest thing from the truth. But now that Nagisa revealed himself, wasn't it Rei's responsibility to turn him in? He didn't want that. He wanted Nagisa to be free. Nagisa's freedom was the only good thing that came from the mayhem of the recent month.

Nagisa's features seemed to soften as he took in Rei's face noticing the confusion and worry brimming from his violet eyes.

"Because..." Nagisa's voice was tender, almost a whisper.

"Rei isn't like the others." He took a step closer, his hand brushing slightly against Rei's.

"Rei wouldn't do something like that to me."

Rei felt Nagisa's hand graze his own, but couldn't pull away from the blond's gaze. It was delicate and full of hope. Rei could barely find words, barely speak. Why did Nagisa trust him so? He forced his voice out in a murmur, scarcely audible.

"How? How do you know..."

It was as if Nagisa knew what Rei was thinking without him fully saying it, How do you know... that you can trust me?

Nagisa smiled gently back at him, taking his hand in his own and lacing their fingers together.

"I just know." Nagisa gave Rei's hand a gentle squeeze before smiling up at him. "It's fate, silly."

A tingling sensation shot through Rei's hand, it traveled up his arm and straight to his now bursting heart. Butterflies wreaked havoc in his stomach and his mind was floating on air. He couldn't pull away even if he wanted too. He was captive to that gaze, that smile.

Rei tried to concentrate on Nagisa's words, playing them over in his head. He found it quite difficult with blond's delicate hand laced in his. Whether from the distraction of contact or from the younger boys unwavering gaze, he could not wrap his mind around what Nagisa had meant by 'fate'. Rei coughed a few times gaining his bearings and finding his voice.

"F-Fate... What do you mean?"

The blond took a shallow breath, squeezing Rei's hand again, satisfied at the way the brunet's eyes danced at the increased pressure. He spoke hesitantly at first.

"Ya know... fate, like this was meant to be. Didn't you feel it in the interrogation room?" He paused to search Rei's eyes, when he saw only confusion he went on.

"We're star-crossed lovers Rei!"

Rei's eyes almost bulged from their sockets at the mere mention of him and Nagisa being lovers. The term so easily escaping Nagisa's lips.

Nagisa pressed on, unaware of the effect his words were having on Rei.

"I'm a criminal and you're a federal agent, but the universe has fated us together! I can just feel it! It's so romantic Rei!~"

Rei couldn't believe what he was hearing, lovers!? fate!? romance!? What on Earth was Nagisa talking about!? He seemed so genuine, like he believed everything he was saying. The younger boys small face was flushed and his smile was timid, but his eyes shone confidently up at Rei.

Rei began to sputter again, finally breaking contact from Nagisa's powerful gaze.

"Fate is illogical Nagisa! I have no earthly idea what you're getting at. Besides, you know nothing about me, so how can you say such things!?" Rei attempted to hide his reddening face by fidgeting with his glasses.

"Ooh, boo Rei. We have plenty of time to get acquainted. Fate is stronger than that! What we have is special. Love at first sight!" Nagisa nodded confidently, his reasoning sound, at least to him.

"I-I still have no idea what you're going on about. You sound like a madman Nagisa." Despite how nervous he felt Rei's eyes moved back to take in a now pouting blond.

Everything Nagisa was saying was insane. Perhaps he had caught something while on the run. That must be it!

"Are you ill Nagisa?" Rei worryingly questioned.

It would make sense. Nagisa had come down with a severe fever and was delusional. It would explain his burning red face and the crazy confessions pouring from his mouth.

"Gawh! I'm not sick Rei!" Nagisa gave Rei's shoulder an annoyed shove, glaring daggers at the shocked agent.

Nagisa shifted his gaze away, his eyes shadowed by his bangs. His voice was low, almost trembling.

"Don't you feel the same for me Rei?... Didn't you miss me? Haven't you... Haven't you been thinking about me in my absence?"

"Because... I-I've missed you Rei..." He quickly added.

Rei cast a peripheral glance at Nagisa. He looked so vulnerable, as though Rei's next words could break him if he wasn't careful. Rei took a shaky breath before speaking.

"I... you, have been on my mind as of recent, yes..."

That was an understatement, Nagisa had been running through his mind constantly and if Rei was truly going to be honest with himself he had missed the blond too. Rei's heart skipped a beat at the realization before it sped back up again. Was the same for Nagisa? Had he been thinking of Rei just as much as Rei thought of him? He did say that he missed him. Was Nagisa just messing with his feelings or was he being sincere. Rei's head began to spin at the questions.

He felt his hand being tugged up gently, he snapped his head back to face Nagisa who was placing Rei's hand flush against his cheek, his own hand still cradling Rei's. Nagisa's skin felt smooth and warm, as warm as his cheeks appeared to be. Nagisa's smile widen at Rei and Rei couldn't help but smile back, relaxing at the intimate contact.

He still didn't understand all this fate business, but he did feel something for the younger man, that much was true. Though what he felt exactly was still a mystery even to him. One thing he did know, he couldn't betray Nagisa's trust. Despite Nagisa's crimes, despite Rei's obligations to his career, he knew he couldn't turn Nagisa in. Whatever spell Nagisa had put him under had succeeded. Rei was bewitched by the blond and he couldn't be more thrilled, couldn't think of a time he felt as happy as he did right now, in this bathroom stall at the National Mall with his hand on Nagisa's soft cheek.

Rei was pulled from his thoughts at a sudden noticeable loss of physical contact. Nagisa had let go of his hand and allowed it fall back to his side. Rei couldn't help but feel disappointed, though he realized it was probably uncomfortable for them to stay like that.

Rei was about to say something to clear the awkward air, but the loss of contact was quickly replaced by two tiny hands gripping the chest of his trench coat and tugging him down. The sensation of two soft lips over his own slightly chapped ones sent a rapid shivering sensation throughout his entire body. His eyes widened at the sudden comprehension of what was occurring. But Nagisa's own eyes were closed as he clung to Rei's chest, leaning up on his tiptoes to close the gap.

Rei's mind felt like it was going into shock, but his body urged him to lean into the kiss. He felt Nagisa press a bit harder against his lips as though searching for Rei's response. Though his mind wasn't cooperating and his body felt like jelly he let himself relax as best he could given the situation. He placed two quivering hands on either side of Nagisa's shoulders to steady himself and gently pressed back. He was rewarded with a tender sigh of content that reverberated against his lips. Nagisa unwrapped his fingers from Rei's coat and laced them under his scarf and behind his neck, deepening the kiss.

Rei, feeling a bit more bold due to the disconnect in his brain, moved his hands down Nagisa's shoulders to rest firmly on his waist, pulling the blond in closer as he did so. He was rewarded this time with a soft moan that set his entire body ablaze. He could feel Nagisa's warmth, his silky lips pulling away to momentarily brush teasingly against his own before colliding back in. He could taste Nagisa's fruity lip gloss, strawberry he thought to himself. Nagisa's little breaths were sweet against his face, his scent intoxicating. Rei quickly realized he was becoming drunk on this kiss... Nagisa's kiss.

A tiny voice in the back of his head was telling him that this was wrong. That he should be turning Nagisa in not making out with him. That it wasn't too late. His career could still be saved, all he had to do was stop this and do what was right. But that voice, that last shred of logic still hanging on in the recesses of his flooded mind, was quickly snuffed out at the sight of Nagisa's half-lidded eyes, those burgundy jewels glazed over with desire, a need Rei had never seen before.

Nagisa abruptly pulled away giggling faintly at the disgruntled noise that escaped Rei's mouth. He surprised the older man, forcefully pushing him against the bathroom wall and planting his body fully against Rei's. He grabbed the agent's hands and placed them back on his waist, as he ran his own hands seductively through Rei's windblown hair. Nagisa brought his lips back to Rei's own, this time more desperately, sloppily. He nibbled and gently sucked at the brunet's bottom lip, urging Rei to open his mouth and allow him access.

Rei's head felt like mush and if it wasn't for the secure wall behind him he would have collapsed already. In his state he was wholly oblivious to all of Nagisa's attempts. He felt the blond pout against his lips, followed by Nagisa's hand clutching his lower jaw and applying a small amount of pressure until he gasped slightly. Nagisa took the opportunity to turn the kiss open, invading Rei's mouth with his curious tongue.

Rei nearly gagged in surprise at the turn of events, but promptly found his own tongue entwining with Nagisa's and feeling the younger man moan contentedly into his mouth. At least his body knew what to do even if he was completely clueless.

As their open mouthed kissed continued, becoming more fervent and demanding, the blond's hands began to boldly explore Rei's body. His tender fingers caressed Rei's maroon sweater feeling the muscles underneath, before shooting down to the waistband of his black slacks and playing with the buckle of his belt.

Realizing Nagisa's intent and suddenly comprehending where their actions were taking them Rei's muddled mind began to clear. His hands gripped Nagisa's and pulled them away as he broke their kiss. Much to the chagrin of the confused blond.

"Mm, Rei, what are you doing? Kiss me." Nagisa whined, pushing against the firm grip of Rei's hands and leaning forward in an attempt to claim Rei's lips again.

Rei quickly turned his head, avoiding Nagisa. He took a moment to catch his breath, before turning to Nagisa's dazed eyes with a stern gaze.

"Nagisa, I should be asking you that question. This." He took his hands from Nagisa's to gesture around the restroom. "This is no place for such things."

Nagisa snapped out of his infatuated trance to smirk at the sudden serious nature of the older man.

"What? So you don't find this kinky?" He teased.

Rei almost lost it.

"I absolutely do not find anything about this "kinky!" A place like this should never be used to... to..." Rei felt his tongue tie at the thought of what Nagisa was attempting only a few moments ago. "To do something so intimate." He quickly sputtered.

He tried to contain his fluster, despite Nagisa's giggles.

"To do such a thing in this situation is highly unsanitary and most certainly not beautiful!"

Nagisa glanced around curiously, "Hmm, seems clean to me Rei, probably one of the cleanest public restrooms I've seen in awhile."

Nagisa could feel the brunet's glare intensify.

"Okay, okay, okay. You win. I guess we'll just have to go to Rei's house then." Nagisa smiled to himself, casually readjusting his skirt as he did so.

Rei felt his jaw hit the floor. He opened and closed his mouth a few times in an attempt to speak, but found that his words weren't forthcoming.

He straightened his posture and cleared his throat, attempting to find his voice.

"Wh...Wh-What! What makes you think it's okay to come to my place!?" His voice erupted an octave higher than intended, gaining the blond's attention.

Nagisa puffed his cheeks out in a ridiculous pout.

"Ahh, Rei, what do you mean? Do you not want me there?" He buried his face into Rei's sweater the material muffling his voice as he spoke.

"You wouldn't say no to someone you just made out with would you?" He propped his chin on Rei's chest, staring into brunet's reluctant eyes.

"Besides, you don't want me to sleep another night in this cold park, do you?"

Rei's gaze soften at Nagisa's confession. So, this was where he was hiding. Rei took an unsteady breath.

"Fine. You can stay with me." He saw Nagisa's pout fade and his eyes begin to sparkle.

"But don't get any crazy ideas!" He quickly added as he bashfully pushed his glasses up his nose.

Nagisa shrieked in happiness wrapping Rei in a full embrace.

"Thank you Rei!"

Rei couldn't help but melt at the gesture. He placed his hand affectionately on top of Nagisa's head. He felt that nagging voice in the back of his own head return. Rei sighed inwardly as Nagisa looped their arms together and proceeded to lead them out of the restroom

What was happening here? What could possibly come from this? And, just what exactly was he getting himself into?

Notes: Well I hope you enjoyed and thank you for reading! Reviews and feedback always welcomed. I've already started on the next chapter and if university permits I'll have it out sooner rather than later... we'll see how that turns out. Anywho, Do skoroy vstrechi~