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Summary: After graduating True Cross and subsequently becoming Exorcists, Ryuji wants Rin to move in and thinks that now would be the perfect time to ask.

Rating: MA just because there's a little sexy time in this one. Nothing really big but still...


Chapter 15: Move in Surprise

"I want to move in together."

The words made Rin freeze for a second, before his trademark grin appeared on his face. "You want to move in together? Really?"

Ryuji nodded, a wide grin on his face. He walked over to Rin and wrapped his arms round his slightly smaller frame. "We used to sleep in each other's dorm rooms before we graduated. Why would we not move in together now that we're exorcists?"

Rin leaned away slightly away so that he could have a good look of Ryuji's face, but the rest of his body stayed flush against the other man's. "But I thought you were going back to your temple...?"

"I will, but only every other weekend or so." Ryuji smirked. "I really want to move in with you... So will you?"

"Why would I say no?" Rin replied a playful smile on his face.

"I knew you'd never say no." Ryuji leaned forward and gave Rin a kiss.

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"This is such a hassle..." Rin grunted as he moved the dresser across the floor to the other side of the bedroom. At first he'd wanted it next to the door, but after putting it there, he'd vetoed that idea. The door wouldn't be able to close completely if he left it in that spot. Another huff left Rin's mouth as he finally got the dresser to the wall.

It wasn't bad, really, but considering that he'd been moving things around all day... Yeah, he was allowed to be just a little grumpy, thank you very much.

Ryuji had offered to go get them dinner, and Rin had happily agreed.

But that had been an hour ago. And now... Now Rin just wanted to be done. He wanted to be eating and relaxing with Ryuji on their bed...

The half demon shook his head, and quickly got to work on putting all their clothes away. He gave Ryuji the top two drawers and made the bottom two his. Once all the clothes that went into the dresser were put away, Rin turned to the clothes on the coat hangers. It would be time consuming to have both their clothes mixed in the closet, so Rin made sure to put all his suits and shirts on the left and all of Ryuji's things on the right.

Thankfully, that task was a quick one to finish.

Next, Rin put the bed sheets on the bed as well as the blankets and comforter set. All the pillows fluffed up nice and soft. Rin couldn't help himself, he dove face first onto the bed and let his muscles relax for the first time that day.

Without meaning to, Rin closed his eyes and he promptly fell asleep.

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Ryuji pushed open the door, his hands full of bags and boxes of food. He hadn't meant to take so long, but he'd needed to pick up something extra on the way, and the side stop had taken way longer then he would have wished or even wanted to.

With a grunt, Ryuji plopped all of the food onto the table and looked around. It seemed like Rin had already finished with the living room...

Ryuji winced, he'd left his boyfriend to finish moving everything in... If Rin yelled at him, Ryuji wouldn't even blame him.

The exorcist went in search of Rin, since he wasn't in the living room or kitchen, that meant that he was in the bedroom or bathroom. He had to apologise for making him wait for so long.

As he glanced into the bedroom, Ryuji froze at the sight that met his eyes. Even after years together, Rin would always take his breath away.

Rin was spread out on the bed. He'd obviously fallen asleep waiting for him. Ryuji studied the way Rin's shirt was riding up his stomach. His abs stood out. Probably because he'd been moving things around all day. Rin's raven hair was messy, and slightly mussed on the pillow he lay on.

Slowly, Ryuji made his way to the bed and reached out with his hand to rub Rin's stomach slightly.

A soft moan left Rin's lips as Ryuji unbuttoned his shirt and traced the prominent muscles on his chest.

Ryuji lowered his head and began kissing his way from Rin's abs, to his chest, and finally, to Rin's slightly parted lips.

The half demon had woken up some time between the kissing, his eyes darkened with passion. "Ryuji..." The word left his lips with a groan. "Finally, you're home..."

"I'm sorry, love." Ryuji stopped kissing so he could gaze into Rin's heavy lidded eyes. "There was too much traffic, but I'm here now... I'm sorry you finished the apartment all by yourself... Let me make it up to you..."

Ryuji lowered his lips to Rin's neck. He enjoyed the way that Rin's body was squirming from what his hand was doing to him.

"Take off your shirt!" Rin growled, his hands fisting in the sheets. "Please."

Ryuji smirked slightly as he suckled on the raven's neck. He loved it when Rin went from demanding, to pleading. And the way he moaned...

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They left the room a few hours later, both were feeling their hunger.

"What did you bring?" Rin asked as they made their way to the kitchen in their sweat pants and nothing else.

"Some chinese food." Ryuji replied as he grabbed a bag and took out a container. After opening that, he saw that it was fried rice. He reached into the bag for another one and saw the sweet and sour chicken.

"Thank God you brought a lot. I'm starving." Rin chuckled as he picked up a pair of chopsticks and started shoveling rice into his mouth. When Rin was done with that box, he reached over for another one when a black little box caught his attention. It had been hidden by the bags of food.

Rin picked it up and popped it open. He froze in shock. It was a plain gold band.

Ryuji gasped as he noticed what Rin had picked up. How could he have left on the table with the food!? Why didn't he check his pocket before going to the bedroom?! This hadn't been how he'd wanted to ask! His plan… it was.. it had been perfect….

"Wha...?" Rin finally managed to stumble out, eyes wide as he stared down at the ring. His hands were shaking hard. "Ryuji..?"

"Rin..." Ryuji got up from his seat and walked over to Rin. He took the box from Rin, and knelt down while holding the box up. "This wasn't how I was planning on doing this... but...Will you do me the honor of staying by my side… for the rest of my life? Will you hold my hand, and kiss my lips when things don't go just right? Will you love me enough to marry me and become my partner for life? Rin Okumura, will you have me for the rest of your life?"

Tears ran freely from Rin's eyes. He'd never… never expected this… but now that he had it, he definitely wasn't going to let it slip away. "Of course I will!"


A/N: Hmmm… I feel like I rushed that…. Did it feel rushed?

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