Hey all, here's the next chapter for you

Hey all, here's the next chapter for you. Thanks go to Konsneko for the review and to everyone else who read and didn't review.

Oh and here's what you've been waiting for. I'm sure you can guess what I mean.

WARNING : (to anyone who is reading this and doesn't like the following, don't say I didn't warn you) YAOI ahead. Not in this chapter but if you want it, there will be a lemon in the future.

I hope you all enjoy this chapter as I've changed it so many times trying to get it perfect.

Enjoy,

Storm05

Chapter 6 – Of showers and saviours

Soft purring quietly ceased as Hiro guided him out the shower and wrapped Rei up in a large fluffy towel, before he bundled his raven locks into another one. A light blush erupted over Rei's cheeks as Hiro's arms tightened around him as he began to rub him dry. After a few minutes Rei pulled away blushing deeply and began to dry his lower regions his gaze at the floor. As if he sensed his discomfort Hiro began to turn his back before being stopped by Rei. Turning back his gaze questioning Rei answered

"There's not much point Hiro, you've already seen how bad-looking I am so…" before he could continue, however, soft lips pressed against his own and Hiro's arms once again sneaked round his waist holding him loosely enough to allow him to pull away if he wished. However, to Hiro's astonishment Rei's arms snaked around his neck and shivering he felt Rei press himself tighter against his body. Smiling into the kiss Hiro tightened his grip and continued to share a few more caresses before pulling away, allowing both Rei and himself to take in gulps of air. A few minutes of silenced passed before Hiro spoke quickly,

"I'm sorry Rei I shouldn't have done that"

"Hiro, -d-do…"

"Spit it out" spoke Hiro nervousness edging his voice.

"Do you like me, as more than a friend?"

Hiro didn't answer for several minutes, his mind debating whether or not to admit of his recent feelings towards the Chinese blader opposite him. Removing his gaze from Rei's feet his eyes travelled up his body, lingering in some areas, until they came to his face. Mahogany eyes widened considerably when he looked onto Rei's face only to find trickles of tears falling down his cheeks.

"Rei" came the breathy whisper that escaped from Hiro's lips before the bluenette's brain had time to even consider the possibility of saying anything anyway.

"Why, why did you kiss me if you don't like me?" came Rei brokenly. After this he bolted towards the door only to be caught by strong arms which embraced him and pulled him back against him – Rei's back against his chest. Before anything could be said Hiro's head dropped to Rei's shoulder and one of his arms slipped up Rei's naked body to rest over his rapidly beating heart.

"Rei I need to tell you something. I like you, as more than a friend. I'm not just saying that to make you feel better, I mean it. I've liked you, consciously at least – as he spoke he thought of the 3rd worlds where he gaze always used to train to Rei unconsciously, only now he realised why – for a few weeks now and who wouldn't your beautiful, funny, smart and have to be one of the most down to earth people I have ever met. If you'll give the opportunity and feel the same way, I'd like to date you. So…"

"Yes" whispered Rei and then repeated with more confidence "Yes I'd like to date you. I like you, Hiro, as more than a friend too". Following this sentence Rei turned in Hiro's arms and once allowing him room to do this, Hiro moved forward so that his and Rei's noses rubbed against one another in an Eskimo kiss.

"If my memory serves me correctly we seemed to have ended up like this not to long ago" grinned Hiro, mahogany eyes clearly showing his teasing.

"Yep" drawled Rei chuckling turning into full blown laughter as Hiro once again started to tickle him. Smiling broadly Hiro removed his hands from Rei's ticklish sides and before the other male even had time to react, swept him off his feet and held him securely in his arms, bridal style.

"Eek" came a squeak from Rei at this moment before he looked up at Hiro with enchanting golden eyes filled with nothing but warmth and affection. Hiro bent his head softly and kissed him on the temple and then on the lips.

"Come on, we need to get you dressed, unless you want to get a chill of course" Hiro teased.

"Hmm, I wouldn't mind if I had you to look after me. Would you if I did?"

"I would but I don't want to" seeing Rei's frown he continued "because then you would be sick and I wouldn't like it if you were sick especially as it would be my fault"

"No it wouldn't" protested Rei

"Yes it would because it would've been me that made you stand around undressed for a while in the first place".

Before he could protest still further, like he no doubt would, Hiro pressed his lips to Rei's and slowly licked Rei's bottom lip with his tongue. He heard Rei's breathe hitch and fearing he'd gone to far made to pull back only to find Rei's lips parting in response. Smiling into the kiss he gently slipped his tongue inside and began to explore Rei's moist cavern. His tongue brushed over the roof of his mouth and teeth and he continued to do so, all the while coaxing Rei's tongue to 'dance' with his own.

After a while the kiss was reluctantly broken allowing both to take in gulps of air and for Hiro to adjust the male still cradled in his arms.

"Was that too fast?" I mean I don't want to push you in anyway, only what you want and nothing more till your ready" spoke Hiro softly.

"Not too fast but fast enough for now. Is that ok?"

"That's good, I don't want to push you and anyway what did I say, only what you want and nothing more"

"Thank you"

"Nah don't thank me, it's all selfish. I just want to spend as much time with you as possible in any way"

"Flatter" came Rei's voice holding within it a teasing tone.

"You do know that you sounded like Tyson for a minute there, with the whole 'nah' comment". Grinning he took in the sight of Hiro's face, eyes wide and mouth open in shock. Still smiling he pressed his lips to Hiro's swiftly before pulling back as Hiro snapped out of his trance.

"Thought I'd lost you for a minute there" teased Rei once again.

"ha-ha very funny" spoke Hiro sarcastically before frowning as he noticed the slight tremors through Rei's body, as the male started to shiver.

"right that's it we're getting some clothes on you and then your going to sit on the settee downstairs with some blankets and get warm again.

"What are you, my mother" laughed Rei

"No, I'm your new boyfriend who wants to protect you and keep you safe and healthy for as long as you'll let me" replied Hiro

Blinking in astonishment Rei smiled softly and noticing this Hiro couldn't resist brushing his lips softly against Rei's. Pulling back he looked at him fondly before walking into Rei's bedroom and closely the door behind him with his foot.

To be continued…..