Day 7 - Retirement - SFW

Yuri had no idea his life would change today. That was not in his plans. His plans were to skate his ass off for his free skate and take the damn gold metal.

Of course, there was JJ who was always upsetting his plans. Year after year it was the same damn thing! Yuri would win one year, JJ the next. He was tired of this leap frog game- but he also knew without JJ, he would have not grown into the skater he was today.

It was almost time for the medal ceremony. Zipping up his jacket, Yuri's eyes scanned the area, quickly finding JJ. Moving over to where JJ was boasting on his gold, Yuri took his wrist and pulled him into a quiet corner where no one could see them.

"Been wanting to do this all week," Yuri growled, lifting to his tiptoes and pressing his mouth to JJ's. Grabbing at JJ's jacket, Yuri pulled him close, their kiss deepening- gasping when he felt JJ's tongue enter his mouth. Melting against JJ, Yuri didn't want to stop- especially when JJ's hands moved into his hair, his fingers tangling in the strands.

A soft moan and Yuri held him tighter, rocking his hips into him as they continued to kiss. Fuck, he loved to kiss this guy, and he knew later- they would be able to sneak some time together.

He hated that they were hiding their relationship- but they had both been burned my the media in previous relationships as it was. It was for the best, but the issue was keeping it all hush-hush.

"Let's skip the ceremony and leave," Yuri breathed.

JJ hummed against his lips. "Don't tempt me," he whispered, kissing his lips again.

"Then let's go!" Yuri said, taking his hands.

"Kitten, you know we can't," JJ said, wrapping his arms around him, holding him tight.

A sigh and Yuri kissed him one more time before they had to leave. "Tonight then," Yuri said, slipping from their hiding place.

He could hear Yakov barking for him the minute he made it back to the group. A scowl then Yakov was pulling him away, and his hands were fixing his hair. "You could wait before running off to suck face."

"Could have," Yuri said, smiling as the old man fussed over his hair.

"Can't have you looking debauched out there for the cameras!" Yakov growled.

Yakov was well aware of his relationship with JJ. Many times he allowed Yuri to go to Canada in the off season and train for a bit there. It was only minutes and they were called for the medal ceremony, then out for a quick press conference.

Yuri smiled and held his medal- a step lower than JJ. Of course JJ had his overly tooth grin and way to loud laugh as the cameras flashed around them. After the pictures were done, they were all ushered around for questions and more pictures.

Yuri was exhausted. He was ready to shower and sneak off with JJ for the next few days before they were back in different countries. It was what he heard that raged emotions in him. Even across the room, that overly loud bellowing voice carried.

"This will be my last season!" JJ boasted, which caused an uproar from the people around him. Questions came racing at him, as they were technically almost at the end of the season. One more competition and the season was over.

What the hell was that idiot saying? JJ was still on top of his game!

Leaving where he stood next to Yakov, Yuri stomped over where JJ was still answering questions. Pushing through the crowds, Yuri didn't see anyone around them anymore. All he saw was JJ. He also didn't feel the tears on his cheeks as he got face to face with JJ.

"What?" Yuri asked.

A smile, that wasn't his usual toothy grin and JJ nodded. "I'm retiring."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Yuri whispered. The room had grown quiet, everyone was watching them, but Yuri only saw JJ.

"Kitten," JJ said, tucking his hair behind his ear. "I'm almost 30… it's time. I can't skate forever."

They had skated together like this for over half his life. Yuri had no idea what to do now. Another tear fell and JJ wiped it away.

"But I love you!" Yuri screamed, his voice echoing around the room.

Immediately, JJ took him into his arms, kissing him deeply. "And now we can be together and I can travel with you next season," JJ said.

Yuri opening sobbed and JJ held him in his arms. The camera flashes going off all around them. It was then that Mr. and Mrs. Leroy came to usher them out- Yakov and Lilia answering all the questions that were being hurled at them.

Yuri couldn't stop crying. He didn't know how the hell he could skate without knowing he was out to kick JJ's ass. JJ's parents got them back to JJ's room and JJ was holding him close, trying to calm him.

"Kitten," JJ cooed, "I can be with you easier like this… and I don't want to destroy my body."

Yuri knew this sport took a hard toll on their bodies. Nodding his head, he held onto JJ, not caring how blotchy his face was from crying, not caring that he screamed in front of everyone that he loved JJ. All he cared about was this asshole and the emotions that had steam rolled him.

"Did you mean it?" JJ asked.

Yuri couldn't look at him, all he could do was nod his head. He did love this idiot, and had for a long time.

"I love you too, kitten," JJ said, cupping his chin and kissing him deeply.