Karma Part 2 RukiX?

Two weeks, Ruki thought. It had been two weeks since he been to the club and for whatever reason he couldn't get the other man out of his mind. Two weeks and eight, or was it nine, partners later and all he could think of was the sneer on the mans face. The way he had rubbed the notebook page between his legs before giving it back. He really needed to head back to the club again seeing how he'd already gone through the numbers he added last time. Too bad none of them were worth keeping. Going through his clothing again he pulled out a few things at random and laid them on the bed. He wanted to find the perfect outfit as always but tonight he wanted, no needed, that extra little something that would have them all on their knees.
He kept the tight black pants because he knew that he looked damned good in them. They black, white and even the silver tops went back in the closet. Red, he decided, was the color for tonight. He pulled out a soft, handmade, red silk top and chose a thin black tie to go with it. A black leather belt with silver scrollwork and shiny black dress shoes were added. Crossing to his dresser he open a laquered box that held rings. The first had a wide band to hold the large onyx stone that had a star shaped inlay of ruby. Another ring that was simple braided silver was selected. The third ring was silver as well but had black etchings around the edges. The fourth and final ring was a band of hematite.
From another box he pulled out a thick, silver chained necklace with a pendant that matched the first ring. He added a watch with silver band to one wrist and a bracelet with several light catching charms to the other to complete his outfit. He checked his reflection in the full length mirror on his closet and nodded in satisfaction. Whoever had said clothes make the man must have been thinking of him.
He grabbed his wallet, keys and little black book as he left his immaculate apartment. That crazy American song 'Sexy and I know it' was playing through his mind as he headed to the club. Again he was shown directly in and was immediately surrounded by the throbbing music. Making his way to the bar for a drink he scanned the crowd like a hunting selecting its prey. So many options, so few pages remaining in his book.
There on the dance floor he saw the face that had been consuming so many of waking and sleeping hours. He glanced at the mirror behind the bar and winked at himself. No way was he letting that one slip away from him a second time. Oh yeah, he'd have him bent over the back of his couch before the night was over.
When his drink arrived he knocked it back and headed towards the figure retreating from the dance floor. He spared a glance at the mans dance partner and choked on a laugh. Nothing to worry about since he knew that Nao was with Saga and no way would he even think about cheating. Those two were about as inseperable as Ruki own bandmates. Looking around the edge of the dance floor he spotted Saga watching his lover with an indulgent look. He made his way over to the table that the three men had sat at. Smiling as he walked towards them he wondered if having the two lovers around would help or hinder him in getting what he wanted. Only one way to find out for sure. He stopped at the table and greeted the two lovebirds who were just breaking from a sloppy kiss.
"Hello Nao, Saga. I haven't seen you two in a while. How are things?"
"Hiya Ruki," Nao said with a laugh. "Things are going good. Really good."
"So I heard you ended it with Miyavi a few weeks ago," Saga added.
"Well he broke it off actually," Ruki corrected. It was true technically. "You seem to be taking it pretty well. How long were you two together for again?" Nao asked.
"A couple months although he did spend about half that time on the road."
"That long? That must be a record for you," Shou said flatly.
"I don't really keep score that way. It's not how long you're with someone that counts. It's more about how much you enjoy your time together."
"Ah, that would explain why more than half your boy toys only last a day or two."
"Shou," Nao admonished. "No need to be so cold about it."
"Hey," Ruki said defensively. "I can't help it if I haven't found that one special guy yet."
"Please, Ruki. You're too busy looking for Mr. Right Now to even think about finding Mr. Right." Shou mocked.
"You know what they say. All the good ones are either taken or straight," he said pointedly.
"Alright you two," Saga said before things got worse. "Play nice."
"Maybe they should skip the fight and just get to the kiss and make up part," said Nao, earning a glare from his vocalist.
"No thanks. I'm not into sloppy seconds and well, Ruki's like a playground slide. It might be fun going on but everybody else has already had a turn and the ride is always over way too soon."
"Uh, Shou? Have you two had a thing in the past?" Nao asked confused by his friends venom.
"Not in his wettest and wildest dreams," Shou practically spat.
"What exactly is your problem with me?" Ruki asked angerly. "I've never done anything to you so what's the big deal?"
"You use people Ruki. You find a guy you want, dote on him until you get him and then once the newness is gone so is he. The only reason you lasted more than a couple weeks with Miyavi is, like you said, he was on tour half the time you were together."
"If I'm such a dick then why do I still have guys lining up for the chance to get in my bed? Or is this all just you being jealous because you wish you were?"
"Oh shit," said both Nao and Saga.
"Jealous? Of what? Some over sexed little egomaniac? The nameless faceless partners that don't have any pride and will take whatever crumbs you throw them? I don't fucking think so.
"You have nothing to be jealous of. Hell you have nothing, end of story. At the end of the day when I go home I'm happy with my life. At the end of your day what do you have? A little black book full of numbers to keep you company.
"You said earlier that you haven't found that one special guy. You're never going to find him either the way you act. I would say you're the 'love em and leave em' kind but you never even bother with the loving part. It's more like 'fuck em and leave em' for you, isn't it?"
Ruki just stared at the other man. "See, you don't even try to deny it. I'm outta here guys," he said as he turned his attention to his friends. "Later Shou," Nao said. "Take it easy man," Saga added.
Shou got up from the table and started for the exit without a backward glance. If he had looked back he would have seen that Ruki was stalking him. He would have the the worried look on Nao's face or the amused look on Saga's face. He left the crowded club behind him glad for the quiet evening. He headed for his car intent on leaving the ruined night out with his friends behind him, when he felt a hand on his arm forcing him to stop. It figured that Ruki wouldn't have been able to just let it drop. He was nothing if not persistant.
"What do you want now Ruki?" he asked impatiently. "The same thing I wanted two weeks ago. You."
"You have got to be kidding me. There is no way I would waste my time on you."
"Not even a few hours?" Ruki asked devilishly.
"That's exactly what I was talking about in the club. If I thought for a second that you were after more than an easy lay it might be different. But with you it's all about the sex. I'd bet that you wouldn't last two weeks without it."
"What makes you think that?"
"Think about it for a minute. When was the last time you went for more than a few days, let alone two weeks, without having sex?"
"Hey, I've gone a lot longer than two weeks in the past. I just choose not to go that long right now."
"Yeah whatever," he said as he turned to leave.
"What would you bet?"
"Excuse me?"
"You said you'd bet that I couldn't go two weeks without sex. What would you bet?"
"It's just a figure of speech. Besides, you don't have anything I want."
"Too bad."
"It's not like I'd believe you if you told me anyhow."
"Ouch. Kick me while I'm down why don't you?"
"Just go away Ruki. I'm not interested."
"Aww come on. Not even a little bit?"
"How about this? Okay, yes you're good looking and yes I've heard the sex is great. The problem is that it's just sex. I'm looking for a lot more than that or I might have said yes."
"I knew it."
"Yeah well like I said, I want more than just sex."
"Like what?"
"Commitment? Companionship? Love? Just a few of the things that you seem to avoid like the plague."
"I'm not all that bad."
"Yes, you are."
"You know, I haven't stopped thinking about you. Since that night two weeks ago, you're the only one I've thought about."
"Normally that would impress me. Too bad I know you've slept with at least three different guys since then."
"What's it going to take to get you to go out with me at least once?" Ruki asked suddenly going from playful to serious.
"Hmm," Shou considered it for a few minutes. "Alright. Like I said though, I'm looking for more in a relationship."
"Just tell me already," he said as he started bouncing in place.
"First of all, I want a month, not just a night."
Ruki grinned at that.
"Without sex."
"What?"
"Second, no just getting together at your place or mine. I want to actually go out and do things."
"But no,"
"If at the end of that month, I think you're actually serious about this then, and only then will we have sex."
"But, but, but," Ruki stammered.
"Those are my conditions. Take it or leave it," he said with a smirk.
"What happened to two weeks though?" Ruki asked sullenly.
"That was for the sake of arguement. I'm still waiting for an answer."
"Fine. One month, no sex. Going out and doing things together."
"Do you honestly think you can do that? Don't waste my time if you don't"
Ruki looked him up and down for a minute, then walked around him before stopping and smiling. "Oh yeah. I got this."
"If you're sure,"Shou said again. At Ruki's nod he pulled a piece of paper out of the bag he always carried and wrote his number on it. He handed the paper over hesitantly. "I guess give me a call then."
"This isn't part of the whole 'no sex' thing is it?" he asked as he pulled the taller man down for a quick, searing kiss.
"Uh, no. I guess not."
"Good."