Notes: wow, people like this story… I'm amazed honestly. it's insanely sappy. but thank you, thank you, and thank you whole great big bunches to everyone who reviewed! I feel loved. ^_^ hope this part of the story lives up to everyone's expectations…
Warnings: boys are going to be kissing each other, possibly groping- ooooooh, you know you love it. I'm kidding. but, as the title says this story is shounen ai {boy's love} so you can't say I didn't warn you.
Disclaimer: Must we? I don't own the show, I don't own the characters, I'm writing this whole thing for the S&G factor… [shits & giggles]
Shounen Ai- part 2
"Dai, if you don't stop fidgeting I may be forced into making you stop," Ken's eyes flicked upward to watch the hyperactive boy across the table from him.
Tilting his head to one side, Daisuke smiled. "That a threat?"
Giving a predatory grin, Ken leaned over the table until he was only mere inches away from his boyfriend's face. "Oh yes," he whispered. "If you don't stop squirming I'll have to drag you to the bathroom and do something to you that I know will exhaust all your energy."
Daisuke only bounced more, chocolate eyes gleaming. What they had shared that morning made the dark haired genius a little bolder, though he had a fair match in aggression in Daisuke. They hadn't reached the final point of being with each other, but it had been close.
Closing the gap between them, Ken pressed his lips to Daisuke's making all excess movement cease. Just as they were opening their mouths to deepen their kiss they broke away, both hearing the sounds they had been waiting for and dreading. Their families had arrived.
Koushiro's idea had been fairly simple all in all. They had each gone home and invited their parents out to a nice dinner- remembering to dress accordingly. Once they were all seated and comfortable enough they would very gently break their news. Both boys knew their mothers wouldn't want to make a scene in public and it wasn't as if they were going to shout it through a megaphone. They would share their romantic status and proclaim love for one another at exceedingly low volume… and then hope no one fainted, cried, yelled, or threw things.
Daisuke closed his eyes and took a deep breath trying to calm his nerves but finding the exercise unsuccessful. When he felt something warm covering one of his hands he opened his eyes to see Ken smiling at him. Heart fluttering at the tender touch, he returned the smile, brushing his thumb against the smooth, creamy skin of his love's hand. That simple touch sent both boys back into their dream world. Eyes locked on one another they sighed in unison letting their bond catch them, cradle them. Just one small touch restored all the feelings they shared. Nothing sexual lingered in the way Ken's hand folded over Daisuke's, but they both felt the desire there, coupled with an unbreakable devotion. They became so lost in their place of bliss that neither boy noticed any of the five people standing close by.
The two mothers smiled at the sight of their sons then at each other. Having met previously at one of the infamous sleepovers the two women had seen this development coming. Behind them their husbands smiled as well, shaking their heads as they reached for their wallets to give Jun the money they owed her. For her part, the teenager smirked at both sets of parents.
"Told you," she said proudly. "Now pay up."
Once her money was safely pocketed she cleared her throat… once, twice, then again- loudly. The sound finally broke the trance between Ken and Daisuke. Instantaneously blushing they jerked away from each other. Looking from one family to another they noted Jun's ever growing smirk, the warmth in their mothers' eyes, the gentle acceptance in their fathers'.
Ken stood up quickly and bowed indicating for Daisuke to follow suit. When the burgundy haired boy straightened up he realized all the adults were smiling. Though there was a faint trace of sadness in all sets of the eyes watching them. Swallowing around the panic he felt rising in his throat he tried to find words and failed. His boyfriend, however, did not have the same problem.
Carefully stepping around the table, Ken finally stopped behind Daisuke vaguely recalling that he had to breathe at some point. Though there was no shame or disgust in his parents' eyes it did nothing to alleviate the stress. Tentatively, gently he placed a hand on his boyfriend's shoulder, smiling when a hand covered his own- the mix of ivory and bronze softening his eyes, melting his heart. Ken stepped a little closer to his love and let his gaze rise to meet both families. His voice, when it came, was soft but rang with genuine emotion. "I'm in love with Daisuke."
"And I'm in love with Ken." Daisuke let his own words echo the strength he found in Ken's touch. Almost unbidden, their bond flared between them pulling them tightly together. Fingers intertwining, the stern looks on their faces softened. It was as if even a simple touch- a mere brushing across skin- could convey all that they felt for one another. Unable to stop himself, Daisuke turned slightly and placed a quick kiss on Ken's lips causing both boys to blush.
"Aren't you just the cutest?!" Jun broke the tension first and leaped forward sweeping her baby brother into a hug. "Great job Dai. You snagged a hottie." Winking at his crimson face she turned to Ken. "And you," she pointed at the pale boy, "you had better treat him well. If he ever comes home crying, or even the slightest bit upset I will beat the shit out of you. Understood?"
The now trembling boy could only manage a quick nod, terrified of saying the wrong thing.
"Great!" How Jun was able to squeal the way she did was a mystery, but she did squeal seconds before sweeping Ken into a hug that nearly squeezed out all of his internal organs. "Welcome to the family."
Pulling his sister off his boyfriend, Daisuke took her place falling into the protective shell of Ken's arms. "Jun," he admonished, "I'm only eleven, almost twelve. Marriage isn't something we've even thought about!"
"But when the time comes we'll support you sweetie," his mother spoke up.
"When the time… comes?" Spinning around to look at his love, Daisuke knew his eyes were rivaling saucers. "Are you as weirded out as I am right now."
"Probably more so," Ken replied quietly. Keeping his gaze locked with Daisuke's, he could feel a smile spreading across his face. It was truly amazing. Even with all the stress, their families nearby, the innate fear of society- they could lose themselves in each other so easily. Trying not to sigh in his dreamstate, Ken absently brushed a lock of burgundy hair out of Dai's sparkling eyes. He loved the way those chocolate spice eyes exploded with fireworks. Moving slowly, he let his fingertips graze one high cheekbone that was covered in delicious bronze skin. Though Ken had held in his dreamy sighs, Daisuke couldn't resist. Leaning into the gentle hand at his cheek he closed his eyes in pure contentment.
A chorus of three women cooing over their cuteness shattered the moment. In particular, Ken's mother was wiping away tears as she walked up to him and gave him a fierce hug that was fair competition for Jun's.
"Oh sweetie, I'm so happy for you! Just by watching the two of you I can see how in love you are and I hope this lasts for a long time. Ken you make me so proud…" She babbled for what seemed like hours not noticing how much her son kept blushing at each comment
Daisuke stood off to one side trying to hide his laughter… and failing. He thought he had escaped until his own mother joined the fray followed closely by the fathers. Every adult let loose with talk of how wonderful it was that Ken and Daisuke were together and how they hoped they would be together for a long time to come. For their part, the couple in question smiled when they had to, spared desperate glances for one another, and tried not to cower away from the attention.
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"That was, bar-none, the strangest experience of my life," Daisuke sat back on the bench they had retreated to. After dinner, and much embarrassment, the couple had gone for a walk together. Certain rules had been discussed during the meal, but after Ken nearly choked on his food the in depth exploration of their relationship came to a rapid close. He was modest, almost to a fault, and when his mother had barely broached the subject of "intimate activity" a piece of sea cucumber lodged in his esophagus only to be removed by his beloved boyfriend performing the Heimlich maneuver. Snickering to himself, Dai cast a quick glance at his dark haired boyfriend. "I can't believe you almost choked on your food."
"Well how would handle it if your mother started asking about how physical our relationship has become? Next thing you know she'll be buying us lube and telling us to practice safe sex!" Face in his hands, Ken did his best to calm his heart and breathing.
"Whoa, Ken. Calm down before you give both of us a heart attack," Daisuke wrapped the pale boy in a comforting embrace. "And you're right. I definitely wouldn't have been able to handle it if my mom started asking about our sex life." Absently brushing a stray lock of midnight hair out of his boyfriend's face he gave a gentle smile. "You're so beautiful…" Daisuke leaned forward and kissed Ken's cheek.
Sparkling eyes turned to the boy of fire, "You're amazing." Turning a little more he let his mouth meet with Daisuke's. Lips parted and tongues met. They didn't push for dominance, only tasted and shared the simple joy of one another. When they pulled away Ken smiled. "You're absolutely delicious too."
It was Daisuke's turn to blush. "Careful, or I'll get an ego." He dodged Ken's elbow.
"You already have an ego!" When Daisuke stood Ken followed suit and chased him through the park for a few minutes. Finally catching his boyfriend he pulled him close. "What else do you think they'll want to talk about?"
Daisuke pulled Ken closer. "I'm not sure. Probably about our sleepovers I guess. They might not want us to spend nights together like that anymore. But, it's safe to say my parents didn't hear anything this morning, or they would've said something by now." He snuggled into Ken's shoulder. "I don't wanna go home. It would just be perfect if we could stay like this."
Placing a kiss somewhere in the burgundy hair, Ken pulled Daisuke closer still. "Yeah," he agreed. "But we have to get home eventually. Besides," amethyst eyes twinkled, "weren't you supposed to stay at my house tonight? Rules or no rules? I mean, they haven't said anything yet and I don't think my mother would turn you away and send you home at such a late hour…"
The light bulb went on in Dai's head. "Oh hell yeah!" Latching onto The Rocket as they ran to the train station he laughed. Feeling so free made him lightheaded. And he loved it. So things hadn't gone as bad as they thought they would. Sometimes life surprised him.
"You look like you're deep in thought, Dai-chan," Ken murmured in his ear.
"Only thinking about this really hot guy. I mean you should see him," he teased. "He's freaking gorgeous! Maybe I should ask him out…" A warm, soothing pressure on his mouth cut his train of thought short. Damn Ken was a good kisser.
Caught between taste, sound, and feel the lovebirds forgot about public decorum. Lights flashed around them as the train passed through the city, winding it's way towards their destination.
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[A/N: so, I was going to end it here, but that seemed like a cheap way to do it]
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Morning found them in each other's arms. They slept soundly, for once not afraid of being caught. It was agreed by both the boys and Ken's parents that they would keep the door open while everyone slept at night, and that once they woke up, they could close it, but not lock it. It had taken a very persuasive argument from Ken to get his parents to accept the latter part of the deal. Once that was settled, Ken and Daisuke had happily climbed into bed together.
As the first golden rays of morning sunlight shone through Ken's windows the two on the bed stirred. In the doorway, Ken's mother and father stood smiling at the sight. As usual the feel of another person in the bed woke Ken and Daisuke. Once again, eyes like shining jewels met- topaz and amethyst glittering in the first light of day. Before any words were spoken they exchanged a sweet, very chaste kiss. Cuddling closer together the innocence between them slipped away. With the sheets providing decent cover, they moved hands beneath shirts to touch their bare flesh. Even without the noticeable change in temperature in the room, despite the subtle touches exchanged beneath the sheets, Ken's parents were not stupid.
From the doorway Ken's mother coughed alerting both boys to the presence of the adults. Daisuke had the decency to blush before clamping a pillow down over his head. Beside the smaller boy, Ken merely looked at his parents with a genuine smile on his face. That small display of affection was clear enough. Pulling the bundle of sheets hiding his boyfriend's body close to him, the pale boy gave the bundle a hug and whispered something too low for the adults to hear. But they could guess what he said all the same.
Eyes glowing with something close to wonder, Ken's parents smiled and left the boy's line of sight. Smiling to himself, Ken poked the lump of sheets next to him. "You can come out now, Dai-chan," his voice was low, still thick with sleep and… other things.
One large chocolate eye peeked out from beneath the pillow, followed by another until Daisuke was completely free from cover. "That was so embarrassing," he muttered. "Do you think they mind?"
Ken shook his head, long strands of hair brushing against Dai's shoulder. "As long as we're in love and treat each other with respect, no they don't mind. I think they're a little mystified by the whole thing actually."
Folding his arms behind his head, the smaller boy grinned up at his love. "Probably. And I'm willing to bet they don't want us getting too physical until we get older. Which makes sense." At Ken's dismayed look he quickly amended his statement. "No, no, no- you're misunderstanding. I love what happened yesterday. I loved every second of it. I love you, Ken. But maybe following their rules will keep us from getting in over our heads before we're really ready for that sort of thing."
"I suppose," he replied, looking down at his perfect koibito. As seconds turned into minutes he felt his gaze growing heavy, intense. Without waiting for any reaction from his boyfriend, Ken pulled Daisuke into a consuming kiss. Emotions met and swam through them, surging into their hearts- always keeping perfect time. The bond between them grew light, infusing the air around them. They were kept safe by their faith in each other, by their need for each other.
"I love you, Ken," Daisuke whispered as he broke off the kiss. "Ai shiteru."
"Ai shiteru, Daisuke," Ken whispered back. "With all my heart."
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I'm not sure how I feel about this. aside from the sugar content…, which was pretty high, it didn't really come out how I wanted it to. but, hope you enjoyed it. sorry if the ending was a letdown. sap is hard for someone who usually writes sad stories. review or criticize as necessary. I'll be posting something else soon…
