Neverending Sorrow
By: Broken8
Notes: ~~~ small setting change
A/N: Since at the end of the last chapter I didn't actually end the flashback It's on going. The way I'm doing this is I
started the story after Ken's surgery. Now I'm going back and explaining everything that happened before and up to the
surgery. Ya confusing I know. Well at least try to understand it for my benefit okay?
Sorry if the POV is really confusing. I just change back and forth and everywhere between characters as it seems fit. So, sorry.
4. Fatigue
Once again Ken was shown just how great his life was. He couldn't help the huge grin on his face as he got ready for
his Saturday practise. Ran said that he would come too. He really wanted it to be time to go already. Life was great.
He tried to pull on his shorts, a little too hastily however because he started to fall over. The only thing that stopped him
from hitting the ground was two strong arms. It still amazed him how wonderful it felt to be wrapped in those arms. Ran
pulled him up again but didn't let go right away.
He looked up into twin amethysts. Ken knew the look there, it was some kind of a mix between love and.. hunger. He was proven
right when Ran brought their mouths together.
Every kiss they shared took Ken's breathe away. Both metaphorically and literally. It was something Ken never wanted to lose.
They broke apart after a couple seconds and Ken found himself already missing it. He couldn't help it, he grinned, like a
maniac.
Ran smiled. A real smile. He couldn't get used to them. Never would. They were so rare after all. Well, maybe not now that
they were together but he still never saw them if they weren't alone. It took a lot to get Ran to smile while someone else
was around but it had happened before. It was a few days ago. Ken had been watering the flowers and daydreaming about Ran's
cooking. (Hey, it was really good.) Whenever Ken daydreamed he ended up over watering, or cutting himself with the pruning
shears or not giving the right change to customers. So like normal he started to create a puddle. Omi had just come home from
school and offered to take over for Ken for a bit. The brunette hadn't realize he had made such a mess and when he went to
hand the hose over to Omi he slipped in the water. Instead of falling right away he ended up sliding for a bit and running
into the poor blonde chibi. Both of them went crashing to the floor. Normally this wouldn't have made Ran smile but what
happened next did. After the two on the floor had stopped saying how much it hurt they looked at each other and laughed. They
laughed. It was such an infectious laugh and they were so both so cute right then that Ran didn't have a choice but to smile
a little. Only a little though. And it was still just for Ken.
A light blush tinted Ken's cheeks as he looked down from Ran's eyes to his chest. "We.. We should.. ah.. get.. get going,"
Ken hated how he blushed so much and stammered when he talked sometimes. Ran loved it all.
"Right. If we don't hurry you'll be late," Ran dropped his arms from around Ken. Ken did the same from around Ran. Sighing
slightly Ken picked up his duffel back then turned to grab the bag of balls. Ran's hand stopped his then grabbed the bag
itself. Ken blushed again then growled at himself. A hint of smile played across Ran's features.
"Do you wanna take you're car there or should we talk my bike. It would probably work better to walk though," He wanted to
ride his bike with Ran so bad but that wouldn't work with the huge bag of soccer balls.
"Lets walk," Grabbing their coats and shoes they left for the park.
~~~
Before long Ken was instructing his soccer chibis and Ran was sprawled out under a tree just off of the field. It was a
beautiful summer day and the sun was having just as much fun playing on Ken's skin, as the soccer kids were chasing the black
and white ball. Ran was planning on coming every Saturday from now on. The smile Ken always had and the way he'd join in
every now and then was enough to bring him back every weekend till the end of time.
~~~
It was disappointing for everyone when the class was over. Ken waved goodbye to all of the kids and their parents before
running over to the tree Ran was lounging under. He lazily flopped down beside the redhead. He was surprisingly tired. Those
kids sure took alot out of him. He laid down under the shade simply enjoying the day. Ran turned over beside him. He looked
over to the older man now on his side facing him. His smile got even bigger if it was at all possible.
He watched still smiling as Ran leaned down to kiss him. His hand moved from under his head to behind the other's neck. His
other hand found a place on Ram's shoulder. Ken was breathless be the time they broke apart. Again he smiled. His life should
be able to be this good.
Ken sighed, he still had to clean up the soccer balls. He didn't want to move. The grass was so comfortable and Ran was still
on top of him.
"Nani?" Ken looked up into Ran's stunning gaze. He couldn't look long though so he looked out into the field.
"I've got to clean up still," Ken glanced back to Ran. The redhead made a small sound that could have been past off as a
sigh. Ran rolled off of him and back onto his back.
Ran put his hands behind his head. "Good luck with that," he said, not a hint in his voice that would say that that was
supposed to be his idea of teasing or joking around. Ken laughed, he understood. Playfully he punched his koi in the side.
"I'll be back. And when I get back you better make it up to me for not helping," He glared but smiled at the same time. It
was supposed to be an evil smile but it just looked cute. Ken couldn't look evil. Not even while shreading people with his
claws. Ran couldn't help but smirk.
"Don't worry Ken. I'll make it all up to you. In fact you might have to make it up to me tomorrow," Personally he thought he
was good at teasing the brunette. No matter where or when, he could always get him to blush. Just like the blush he wore now.
Deep red and looked on fire. Sort of like Aya's body right now, on fire.
//Damn! Why did Ran always have to say things like that. He knew that it turned him on.// "I'm.. uh.. gonna go.. clean up
now," Still blushing Ken ran off to gather up the stray balls.
An evil thought came to Ken. If Ran was going to continue to purposely turn him on he'd do the same. Although he couldn't
ever do that to Ran on purposes. Except for one thing, soccer. Ken came to the first of many balls. A quick look over his
shoulder to make sure Ran was watching and he went to work. Swiftly he kicked the balls into the air and started to juggle it
on his ankles and knees. With such ease he bounced it off of his chest then down to his feet again not once letting it touch
the ground. Powerfully and with the same ease he launched the sphere into the air and jumped up to follow it. Flipping over
in the air his foot connected with the ball to send it speeding into the waiting net. He landed properly not hurt at all
except for the slight pain from his contact with the earth. Grinning he stood up and turned to look at the expression on
Ran's face. Instead of seeing his koi he started to feel light headed and simply drained of every last drop of energy he
held. Before he fell towards the ground he managed to right himself slightly and position a foot beneath himself.
"Ken!" He heard Ran before he saw him. The redhead had rushed to Ken's side the second he had started to fall. "Ken, are you
okay?" Ran put an arm around Ken's waist to help him stand.
He was really tired. More so than he should be. Ran was the only thing between him standing, and falling.
"I'm... I'm just a little tired. I'll be okay," Ken stuttered. Still holding on to his koi with all of his strength he
probably wasn't very convincing.
"A little? Ken you nearly passed out." He wasn't going to argue, that would just make Ran angry. "I'm going to call Yohji. He
can pick us up."
"Why? It's only a couple blocks away. That's nothing to walk." Then again, arguing is what makes life interesting.
"There is no way I'm going to make you walk home this tired. Yohji most likely isn't doing anything progressful anyhow." Ken
couldn't help but to smile. He loved it when Ran cared about him so much. It made him feel wanted, cherished, loved.
~~~
With such gentle guidance from the elder they walked together to a bench by the entrance to the park. Once they were seated
Ran placed an arm around the brunette's shoulders. Ken blushed and smiled, then leaned against the warm body. Within seconds
he was sound asleep against the redhead who smiled down on him.
Yohji pulled up after ten minutes or so.
"What took you so long?" Ran glared at the blonde.
"Omi wouldn't let go." Yohji smirked at his words. They held multiple meanings. He wasn't sure which ones the leader of Weiß
would catch onto though.
"Hn," was Ran's only reply. He had been curious about the type of relationship the two blondes held. Now he figured the
truth, they were sleeping together. Or at least fooling around.
Ken sighed in his sleep and nuzzled deeper into Ran. A small smile played on the redhead's features. Gazing down upon the
sweet brunette he tightened his arm around his precious koi.
Yohji grinned widely at the sight of them together. He really did like to see them both so happy. It made him feel more and
more in love with his own koi. Gods did he ever love the chibi.
"You wanna come home? You could always wait for him to wake up first. I wouldn't mind going home alone for a bit longer.
After all, Omi can keep me company till you decide to come home." His smile turned seduceful again without him thinking about
it. Just the thought of the small blonde boy, naked.
Ran sighed. "You and Omi can do whatever you want even when me and Ken are home too. Just not as loud." A smirk twisted on
his lips. Yohji's jaw dropped slightly. Teasing people really was fun. "I'll carry Ken. You open the door."
He didn't want to move from their cozy embrace but it would be warmer once they got home. Maybe a lot warmer if Ken had some
energy later.
Gently he shifted the small brunette boy and lifted him off the bench. He could never get over how light Ken was. Somehow he
seemed especially light tonight. Not just tonight for that matter. Ken most have lost a lot of weight recently.
He placed the boy in the back seat then climbed in himself. Immediately the brunette clung to him again. And grunted with satisfaction, and annoyance for leaving him. Ran chuckled a little at his adorable Ken. Yohji stared at the redhead. //Chuckling? Smiling? JOKING?! Ken did something to him. Did a LOT to him.//
Shaking his head slightly at the thought of Ken balancing a ball on his nose and Ran rolling on the floor in hysterics. He turned the key and stepped on the gas. Within seconds they were in front of the Koneko again.
Just as carefully as before, Ran picked up his koi and carried him into the house.
"What was wrong with Ken-kun?" Omi questioned, worry evident in his voice.
"Nothing Omi. Don't worry. He's just tired." Ran tried to give Omi a half smile but it was a bit less then half.
"Ran, don't work him too hard as soon as he wakes up. Take it easy." Yohji was smiling his flirty smile as Ran glared at him.
"Only if you and Omi keep the noise down." He kept his face bland, it was difficult though. Omi and Yohji's jaws dropped. Ran joking was hard enough to take. But joking about sex was beyond that.
Ran turned towards the stairs and headed up to his room, Ken still sleeping in his arms. Only when he opened the door(with some difficulty considering Ken's size) did he let a smile dance on his lips.
Slowly he set the brunette soccer player down on the mattress. Ken groan and scrunched his forehead. Leaning down Ran claimed his lover's lips lightly. When he pulled away Ken let out a small sigh but slept on. With only feathery touches he managed to peel off most of the brunette's clothes. Only remaining were his boxers, littered with images of soccer balls, of course.
Undressing himself quickly Ran joined the brunette in their bed. As soon as he was settled Ken turned over onto his chest. The soccer lover really couldn't get enough of him. He loved it. He loved him. Taking in a deep breath he pulled the younger man closer to his body. He loved times like these. Times were he could hold the sweet man until they fell asleep. He loved Ken. Case closed.
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TBC
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That was a short, sucky chapter. I'm sorry. Review anyway, please? Pretty please?
By: Broken8
Notes: ~~~ small setting change
A/N: Since at the end of the last chapter I didn't actually end the flashback It's on going. The way I'm doing this is I
started the story after Ken's surgery. Now I'm going back and explaining everything that happened before and up to the
surgery. Ya confusing I know. Well at least try to understand it for my benefit okay?
Sorry if the POV is really confusing. I just change back and forth and everywhere between characters as it seems fit. So, sorry.
4. Fatigue
Once again Ken was shown just how great his life was. He couldn't help the huge grin on his face as he got ready for
his Saturday practise. Ran said that he would come too. He really wanted it to be time to go already. Life was great.
He tried to pull on his shorts, a little too hastily however because he started to fall over. The only thing that stopped him
from hitting the ground was two strong arms. It still amazed him how wonderful it felt to be wrapped in those arms. Ran
pulled him up again but didn't let go right away.
He looked up into twin amethysts. Ken knew the look there, it was some kind of a mix between love and.. hunger. He was proven
right when Ran brought their mouths together.
Every kiss they shared took Ken's breathe away. Both metaphorically and literally. It was something Ken never wanted to lose.
They broke apart after a couple seconds and Ken found himself already missing it. He couldn't help it, he grinned, like a
maniac.
Ran smiled. A real smile. He couldn't get used to them. Never would. They were so rare after all. Well, maybe not now that
they were together but he still never saw them if they weren't alone. It took a lot to get Ran to smile while someone else
was around but it had happened before. It was a few days ago. Ken had been watering the flowers and daydreaming about Ran's
cooking. (Hey, it was really good.) Whenever Ken daydreamed he ended up over watering, or cutting himself with the pruning
shears or not giving the right change to customers. So like normal he started to create a puddle. Omi had just come home from
school and offered to take over for Ken for a bit. The brunette hadn't realize he had made such a mess and when he went to
hand the hose over to Omi he slipped in the water. Instead of falling right away he ended up sliding for a bit and running
into the poor blonde chibi. Both of them went crashing to the floor. Normally this wouldn't have made Ran smile but what
happened next did. After the two on the floor had stopped saying how much it hurt they looked at each other and laughed. They
laughed. It was such an infectious laugh and they were so both so cute right then that Ran didn't have a choice but to smile
a little. Only a little though. And it was still just for Ken.
A light blush tinted Ken's cheeks as he looked down from Ran's eyes to his chest. "We.. We should.. ah.. get.. get going,"
Ken hated how he blushed so much and stammered when he talked sometimes. Ran loved it all.
"Right. If we don't hurry you'll be late," Ran dropped his arms from around Ken. Ken did the same from around Ran. Sighing
slightly Ken picked up his duffel back then turned to grab the bag of balls. Ran's hand stopped his then grabbed the bag
itself. Ken blushed again then growled at himself. A hint of smile played across Ran's features.
"Do you wanna take you're car there or should we talk my bike. It would probably work better to walk though," He wanted to
ride his bike with Ran so bad but that wouldn't work with the huge bag of soccer balls.
"Lets walk," Grabbing their coats and shoes they left for the park.
~~~
Before long Ken was instructing his soccer chibis and Ran was sprawled out under a tree just off of the field. It was a
beautiful summer day and the sun was having just as much fun playing on Ken's skin, as the soccer kids were chasing the black
and white ball. Ran was planning on coming every Saturday from now on. The smile Ken always had and the way he'd join in
every now and then was enough to bring him back every weekend till the end of time.
~~~
It was disappointing for everyone when the class was over. Ken waved goodbye to all of the kids and their parents before
running over to the tree Ran was lounging under. He lazily flopped down beside the redhead. He was surprisingly tired. Those
kids sure took alot out of him. He laid down under the shade simply enjoying the day. Ran turned over beside him. He looked
over to the older man now on his side facing him. His smile got even bigger if it was at all possible.
He watched still smiling as Ran leaned down to kiss him. His hand moved from under his head to behind the other's neck. His
other hand found a place on Ram's shoulder. Ken was breathless be the time they broke apart. Again he smiled. His life should
be able to be this good.
Ken sighed, he still had to clean up the soccer balls. He didn't want to move. The grass was so comfortable and Ran was still
on top of him.
"Nani?" Ken looked up into Ran's stunning gaze. He couldn't look long though so he looked out into the field.
"I've got to clean up still," Ken glanced back to Ran. The redhead made a small sound that could have been past off as a
sigh. Ran rolled off of him and back onto his back.
Ran put his hands behind his head. "Good luck with that," he said, not a hint in his voice that would say that that was
supposed to be his idea of teasing or joking around. Ken laughed, he understood. Playfully he punched his koi in the side.
"I'll be back. And when I get back you better make it up to me for not helping," He glared but smiled at the same time. It
was supposed to be an evil smile but it just looked cute. Ken couldn't look evil. Not even while shreading people with his
claws. Ran couldn't help but smirk.
"Don't worry Ken. I'll make it all up to you. In fact you might have to make it up to me tomorrow," Personally he thought he
was good at teasing the brunette. No matter where or when, he could always get him to blush. Just like the blush he wore now.
Deep red and looked on fire. Sort of like Aya's body right now, on fire.
//Damn! Why did Ran always have to say things like that. He knew that it turned him on.// "I'm.. uh.. gonna go.. clean up
now," Still blushing Ken ran off to gather up the stray balls.
An evil thought came to Ken. If Ran was going to continue to purposely turn him on he'd do the same. Although he couldn't
ever do that to Ran on purposes. Except for one thing, soccer. Ken came to the first of many balls. A quick look over his
shoulder to make sure Ran was watching and he went to work. Swiftly he kicked the balls into the air and started to juggle it
on his ankles and knees. With such ease he bounced it off of his chest then down to his feet again not once letting it touch
the ground. Powerfully and with the same ease he launched the sphere into the air and jumped up to follow it. Flipping over
in the air his foot connected with the ball to send it speeding into the waiting net. He landed properly not hurt at all
except for the slight pain from his contact with the earth. Grinning he stood up and turned to look at the expression on
Ran's face. Instead of seeing his koi he started to feel light headed and simply drained of every last drop of energy he
held. Before he fell towards the ground he managed to right himself slightly and position a foot beneath himself.
"Ken!" He heard Ran before he saw him. The redhead had rushed to Ken's side the second he had started to fall. "Ken, are you
okay?" Ran put an arm around Ken's waist to help him stand.
He was really tired. More so than he should be. Ran was the only thing between him standing, and falling.
"I'm... I'm just a little tired. I'll be okay," Ken stuttered. Still holding on to his koi with all of his strength he
probably wasn't very convincing.
"A little? Ken you nearly passed out." He wasn't going to argue, that would just make Ran angry. "I'm going to call Yohji. He
can pick us up."
"Why? It's only a couple blocks away. That's nothing to walk." Then again, arguing is what makes life interesting.
"There is no way I'm going to make you walk home this tired. Yohji most likely isn't doing anything progressful anyhow." Ken
couldn't help but to smile. He loved it when Ran cared about him so much. It made him feel wanted, cherished, loved.
~~~
With such gentle guidance from the elder they walked together to a bench by the entrance to the park. Once they were seated
Ran placed an arm around the brunette's shoulders. Ken blushed and smiled, then leaned against the warm body. Within seconds
he was sound asleep against the redhead who smiled down on him.
Yohji pulled up after ten minutes or so.
"What took you so long?" Ran glared at the blonde.
"Omi wouldn't let go." Yohji smirked at his words. They held multiple meanings. He wasn't sure which ones the leader of Weiß
would catch onto though.
"Hn," was Ran's only reply. He had been curious about the type of relationship the two blondes held. Now he figured the
truth, they were sleeping together. Or at least fooling around.
Ken sighed in his sleep and nuzzled deeper into Ran. A small smile played on the redhead's features. Gazing down upon the
sweet brunette he tightened his arm around his precious koi.
Yohji grinned widely at the sight of them together. He really did like to see them both so happy. It made him feel more and
more in love with his own koi. Gods did he ever love the chibi.
"You wanna come home? You could always wait for him to wake up first. I wouldn't mind going home alone for a bit longer.
After all, Omi can keep me company till you decide to come home." His smile turned seduceful again without him thinking about
it. Just the thought of the small blonde boy, naked.
Ran sighed. "You and Omi can do whatever you want even when me and Ken are home too. Just not as loud." A smirk twisted on
his lips. Yohji's jaw dropped slightly. Teasing people really was fun. "I'll carry Ken. You open the door."
He didn't want to move from their cozy embrace but it would be warmer once they got home. Maybe a lot warmer if Ken had some
energy later.
Gently he shifted the small brunette boy and lifted him off the bench. He could never get over how light Ken was. Somehow he
seemed especially light tonight. Not just tonight for that matter. Ken most have lost a lot of weight recently.
He placed the boy in the back seat then climbed in himself. Immediately the brunette clung to him again. And grunted with satisfaction, and annoyance for leaving him. Ran chuckled a little at his adorable Ken. Yohji stared at the redhead. //Chuckling? Smiling? JOKING?! Ken did something to him. Did a LOT to him.//
Shaking his head slightly at the thought of Ken balancing a ball on his nose and Ran rolling on the floor in hysterics. He turned the key and stepped on the gas. Within seconds they were in front of the Koneko again.
Just as carefully as before, Ran picked up his koi and carried him into the house.
"What was wrong with Ken-kun?" Omi questioned, worry evident in his voice.
"Nothing Omi. Don't worry. He's just tired." Ran tried to give Omi a half smile but it was a bit less then half.
"Ran, don't work him too hard as soon as he wakes up. Take it easy." Yohji was smiling his flirty smile as Ran glared at him.
"Only if you and Omi keep the noise down." He kept his face bland, it was difficult though. Omi and Yohji's jaws dropped. Ran joking was hard enough to take. But joking about sex was beyond that.
Ran turned towards the stairs and headed up to his room, Ken still sleeping in his arms. Only when he opened the door(with some difficulty considering Ken's size) did he let a smile dance on his lips.
Slowly he set the brunette soccer player down on the mattress. Ken groan and scrunched his forehead. Leaning down Ran claimed his lover's lips lightly. When he pulled away Ken let out a small sigh but slept on. With only feathery touches he managed to peel off most of the brunette's clothes. Only remaining were his boxers, littered with images of soccer balls, of course.
Undressing himself quickly Ran joined the brunette in their bed. As soon as he was settled Ken turned over onto his chest. The soccer lover really couldn't get enough of him. He loved it. He loved him. Taking in a deep breath he pulled the younger man closer to his body. He loved times like these. Times were he could hold the sweet man until they fell asleep. He loved Ken. Case closed.
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TBC
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That was a short, sucky chapter. I'm sorry. Review anyway, please? Pretty please?