Author's note: It has been forever since I've updated this story. Well if anyone is still reading this sorry I took so long and I hope you enjoy this chapter. Let me know what you think and what you would like to see happen possibly. Thank you again for any reviews.
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Chapter 2:
Guarded Hearts
The following day had come all too fast it seemed then a week and a month leaving the two busy and hardly ever seeing one another. Bunji stood silent leaned against the white wall a cigarette tucked in the corner of his mouth as his auburn eyes gazed over at the men conversing over drinks from behind his aviator sunglasses. An almost silent sigh escaped him as smoke left his nostrils. His name being called from the left made him look in that direction catching sight of Harry then Brandon following slightly behind him, it caused a slight smile to pull at his mouth but he lost it immediately as the two stopped within a comfortable range of him. "Hey Kugashira what have you been up to lately?" Harry asked while looking over to the men sitting and talking after Bunji had pointed to them as he answered. "I've been assigned to one of Big Daddy's close friend and partner ever since he got in town." A laughed escaped Harry in a somewhat mocking matter that got under Bunji's skin, he didn't take the insults lightly with anyone and he was no exception. He found himself disliking him even more for some reason maybe because of his constant need for Brandon to be around him all the time, he didn't care even if they had been friends beforehand. "Babysitting huh, not something I see you do often." Bunji didn't respond just stared at him from behind his shades making Harry look back to him while speaking. "Think I'll go introduce myself then."
Brandon watched as Harry made his way over to the two men then gazed over into Bunji's mirror tinted aviator sunglasses that were pointed in his direction making him know that he was looking at him. "Haven't seen much of you around bro." A small smile came upon his lips at Bunji as he stepped closer then leaned back against the wall beside him. "I know…been busy with Big Daddy's jobs and of course Harry as well." Smoke escaped Bunji as he pushed off the wall and went in front of Brandon and spoke in a serious tone. "So I don't get to see you anymore because of those two clowns is it?" Brandon's face took on a surprised look because Bunji had never been so straight forward none the less in public. "Bunji I don't have much a chose in the matter…" A whatever escaped the rough edged man as he gazed off to the side and flicked his cigarette then went to walk away from him but Brandon swiftly placed a hand upon his shoulder with a firm grip making Bunji's head snap right back to him his face with a stern almost dangerous look that he automatically got when people touched him. "I'm sorry Bunji… can I make it up to you?" instantly Bunji seemed to loosen up as a smirk spread across his lips while replying with a yeah call me. Brandon removed his hand and smiled back at him until Bunji turned and went over to Harry and the others. He never imagined him to be a sensitive guy but it was obvious when he had pointed out not seeing him because of their boss and Harry, it bothered Bunji enough to address it and Brandon liked that even though he wasn't all to good with showing his emotions but he had tried and that was all that mattered because he did care.
A couple days passed leaving Bunji disappointed but somewhat understanding since Big Daddy had a couple meetings with the Lighting Mafia. A knock at his door made him look in that direction for a moment then get up from his couch. He made his way cautiously over to the door after pulling his gun from its shoulder holster then opened the door his gun at his side hidden from whoever it might be. A smirk came upon his lips at Brandon dressed in a black suit his red tie loose and a bottle of red label whiskey in hand. He raised it as he finally broke the silence. "Thought you'd like a night cap." Bunji shook his head at him then motioned him in while putting his gun away. Brandon entered then shut the door behind him while asking. "Have you already eaten?" Bunji shook his head no after Brandon had turned towards him "Good I've taken care of that as well." Bunji couldn't help but smile at how childishly cute he looked with his little cute bright colored plastic containers in hand a Chester cat smile playing across his face. "Well aren't we all prepared did you cook it and make it all pretty." Brandon rolled his eyes at him and his sarcastic tone as he turned towards the living room. "Yeah I did actually thought you might like it." Before he could even get his feeling hurt Bunji had grabbed him and wrapped his arms around his chest pulling him back against him placing his face against his neck and jaw where his hair lay. He took in his coconut scented shampoo enjoying the fresh smell that always lingered off his long locks. A thank you escaped him softly then he placed a soft kiss against his neck as he squeezed him a little tighter making Brandon smile to himself. "You're welcome now come on let's eat." Bunji nodded yes then released him and followed after Brandon went to his coffee table and sat down while opening the containers that already had chopsticks in them. He finished pulling everything out of its containers and making it look somehow cuter than it already was with its star and heart shaped rice, cartoon like decorations, and bright colored fake grass. "You shouldn't have thank you." Brandon looked into his sunglasses with a soft caring look then took his shades from him which he went to complain. "It's just you and me Bunji I hate staring at myself in these." Bunji stopped his rant and replied with okay letting it go he just wasn't use to not wearing them around people.
Bunji watched his every move as they ate without talking the television helped with the silence. "Bunji you keep staring at me like you have something you want to say." Bunji grew embarrassed with him noticing that he was watching him but blamed him immediately for taking his sunglasses. "You're the one who took my sunglasses can't help it I like looking at you." Brandon looked over into his eyes with a blush upon his cheeks as a smile grew upon his lips. "Thanks Bunji." His eyebrow rose to his thanks making him look from him. "Don't get cocky on me now." A laugh escaped Brandon as he put his food down on the coffee table and fell back onto the floor. "What's so funny?" Bunji asked his eyebrow still up but now in a questioning matter as to why he was laughing. He didn't answer making him ask again but nothing so he went over to him and pinned him down his face close to his. "That stopped your laughing." Brandon still held a huge smile along with his cheeks redder than before from laughing so hard. "Now tell me what has you laughing so much?" A devilish smile crept across Brandon's lips as he replied with you.
In an instant Brandon was on top of Bunji dominating him. Bunji went to protest and take back the control. He stopped his actions as their lips meet in a soft kiss then another until the two were kissing in a feverish manner that kept getting better by the minute. It felt like it had been years since they had touched one another and this time it felt even better because neither one of them had drank the whole bar basically like last time. Bunji pulled from his lips and kissed his neck softly then sunk his teeth into him in a rough yet gentle manner that caught him off guard as a yelp escaped him. A snicker left Bunji as he continued to kiss his neck up to his ear then spoke softly. "I've missed you." Brandon leaned back and looked into his chocolate brown eyes that melted him from the softness they held for him. "Bunji I missed you also…I'm just confused." Without warning he stood from him and went over to the couch to take a seat with Bunji's eyes watching his every move, his eyebrow was raised yet again as he spoke in an irritated tone. "You're confused about what, if you like guys it's a little late for that bro." Brandon looked over to Bunji noticing he was hurt from his actions and his words. "No not really I know I like you." Bunji got up from being on the floor and went to the couch while grabbing a smoke and lit it after sitting down a good distance from him. "Maybe you should think things out before you come over here and confuse the fuck out of me, I don't know what you want from me." Brandon was taken aback by his words. "Bunji please don't get angry I only…" He cut him off before he could apologize. "Look I told you the night we got involved I didn't want to deal with somebody who would regret anything but here you are doing just as you said you wouldn't it's not like I was the one who came onto you remember." Brandon replied with a yes making his eyes go downcast. "Then what is it Brandon I've waited too long for this and now…" Brandon apologized his eyes still not looking at him even though it had been nice to hear that Bunji had liked him for all this time, it explained his loyalty and why he had come to help on his suicide mission against the lighting mafia.
After a moments silence Brandon spoke finally explaining what the issue was. "I've only been with two guys and I assume you can guess who the other one is." Bunji looked to him and replied with a no. His hazel eyes finally looked to Bunji's as he said Harry. The flicker of anger was easy to detect in Bunji's eyes but his face stayed the same as it always did the man had learned very well how to hide his reactions with his sunglasses. "It only happened a few times but…" Bunji cut him off again. "That prick of all people god damn it Brandon." They sat silent for a moment until Bunji spoke again. "I should have known the way he always needs you at his side." The two hadn't looked at the other for what seemed hours as they sat in silence until Bunji heard Brandon sniff a little. His eyes went over to him with tears falling down his face. Instantly he cursed himself for being so straight forward with him but of all people he expected Brandon the usual cool exterior cold hearted guy to be able to handle him. He moved closer to Brandon and placed his hands on his face and wiped his tears away after lifting his face up. Bunji apologized and pecked his lips with a soft touch then pulled him into his arms. "I didn't mean to hurt you." Brandon nuzzled into Bunji's embrace enjoying his strong protecting hold upon him. "Harry just used me and I'm scared you might do the same." Bunji leaned back a little to look into his eyes as he replied. "I'm not Harry." A couple more tears fell from his broken hazel eyes making Bunji quickly wipe them away then kiss his temple softly. "I know Bunji I'm so sorry please forgive me." A smirk came from Bunji as they looked at one another for a moment until he stood up with him still in his arms. "Don't beat yourself up everything will be fine." Brandon was happy that he had Bunji now and he was the way he was. Bunji was strong, protective, and fierce with his emotions when dealing with people he cared about. He didn't feel insecure or uncomfortable anymore with him because Bunji was there to reassure him of who he was and that's what he really had been looking for.
Brandon stared at Bunji after he had put him down on his bed. "So are you sleeping over?" A yes was his reply making Bunji look back at him from his dresser. "Want something to sleep in then?" Brandon shook his head no as he stood and slipped his dress jacket off. Bunji walked over to him stopping him in his action to get undressed. Bunji's lips were against Brandon's neck again as he undid his dress shirt then slipped it off of him letting it drop to the floor. Heat radiated off him through Bunji's black shirt onto his skin making him comment on it. "You're on fire you okay?" Bunji stood up straight from his neck after he hadn't replied. Brandon had a sheepish look on his face as he blushed. "I'm sorry I'm nervous with you now…no liquid courage." Bunji let out an amused laugh he had to admit Brandon could be cute somehow and he never thought he'd see that kind of side to him. "Okay I understand I'll go slow with you but don't be shy I've already seen and had it all." Brandon went almost pure red at him mentioning the first night they had been together more than friends. "I know I'm sorry but…" Bunji kissed him before he could finish sliding his tongue into his already parted lips enjoying the sweet taste that was him until he pulled back and spoke. "Stop apologizing Brandon I know what you mean." Brandon nodded yes and Bunji released him and went to the other side of the bed then undressed down to his boxer briefs and got into bed. Brandon followed and turned the lights off then got in bed close to him making Bunji turn his way to hold him in a comfortable grasp as the two lay there silently. A cell phone ringing caught both their attention. "That's not me." Bunji spoke making Brandon get up and go into the living room. A sigh of frustration escaped Bunji as he sat up and turned his bedside lamp on and Brandon re-entered his room. "I have to go." Bunji nodded yes and stood as Brandon went to his clothes and got dressed. "So I'll get to see you soon right?" Brandon smiled at him and replied with yes then went over to him. "I'll try to more often." He smirked at him then kissed his lips softly. "I'll see you later." Bunji nodded and watched him leave.
