Title: The Gift, Chapter 3
By Dragoni
Warning: Yaoi alert! That's Boy/Boy love. Not your thing? Don't read it. But don't flame me, either.
Disclaimers: I don't own the Ronin Warriors - I'm just playing with them a little bit. This is fanfiction, I did not make any money off it. (Believe me there!) The only thing that's mine is the idea for the story.
[Cye]
That film was definitely not worth seeing. It was - ugh. No... there just aren't the words for it.
Rowen enjoyed it. Hmph. He would. I suppose that's a good thing. Check that. I know it's a good thing. He's grinning like a schoolboy. He has a wonderful smile.
I guess more of my discontented mood shows on my face than I want to, though, because his smile falters a bit as he glances at me.
Almost before I can react, he's swept me up into an impulsive bear hug, murmuring a soft thank you into my hair. I tighten my own arms around him, wanting to hold on to this moment as long as I can. God, he feels so good. I wish he was mine.
Where did that come from? He's with Sage. I shouldn't even be thinking such thoughts. But here, in heaven's arms... I can't think. Confused, I step back from his friendly embrace. I need to be around other people.
I glance at my watch. I've got him for another couple of hours. Definitely time for the mall.
[Sage]
That was just what I needed. There is nothing like a soothing cup of hot tea to settle the nerves. I head to the to the sink with my cup, pausing only slightly when I hear the door open and close quietly. That's got to be Mia. All the others would slam it shut.
I nearly jump in surprise as a familiar, masculine voice calls my name. Whirling, I face Kento. A detached part of me wonders when he learned to be so stealthy. I take a deep breath to recover, then respond. "Yes?"
"I just asked what was up, Sage. Geez... you sure are jumpy today." He pauses a moment to try to place a hand on my forehead. "Are you okay? You're not getting sick or anything, are you?"
With a grimace of distaste, I shrink away from his questing palm. He lowers it with a shrug, a sort of a peace offering. Turning to rummage in the refrigerator, he continues our one-sided dialogue.
"I sure hope you're not, anyway. Last thing we all need around here is for some bug to go through the house. Not that I'm worried about myself, of course, I never get sick, you know that. But some of the others can be just impossible to be around when they get a little bitty cold. Oh, man..." He flips a quick grin at me over his shoulder. "You should *really* know. You get downright irritable when you're sick. I swear, you and Cye are the worst. I still remember the last time I had to play nursemaid to him..."
His face colors suddenly, and the endless chain of prattle stops. I raise a silent eyebrow, filing this bit of information away for later use.
"I'm not sick, Kento. I've just got... things... on my mind." I stretch slightly and head for the doorway.
"Don't know what to get him?" The question brings me up short. Usually Kento is not the perceptive one in the group.
I'm intrigued. "How did you know?"
He snorts derisively. "It's only obvious. You've been actually spending time in that pigsty that he calls a room, when you're usually outside. Your six-month is coming up... I overheard Rowen talking to Mia about it. I may not be the sharpest crayon in the box," I blush slightly as he looks pointedly in my direction. "But even I can put two and two together."
The silence hangs heavily in the air for an eternal moment before he speaks again. "Do you want a sure-fire idea?"
[Rowen]
I love this mall. There are a bunch of really cool stores, with everything from scientific puzzles and tools to glow-in-the-dark lotions and scented oils. I actually got some of those, this time. I can't believe I did. It's not usually my kind of thing.
But it is Sage's. And... well... I know that he wants just a bit of change, something totally out of the ordinary. He hasn't said anything... he never would, not if he thinks it'll make me uncomfortable. He lets me set the boundaries, even though at times I know he wished we would go farther, do something more exotic.
Maybe we will, now. The oils and lotions will be a start, at least. It will be the perfect gift for him. I can't wait to see his face...
I stretch casually, glancing around for Cye. He's been acting strangely today. I hope he's alright. He can be a bitch when something's wrong. Ah... there he is, waving at me from by the mall exit. I glance at my watch. Wow - I didn't know it was that late. I guess we should really be getting home. I close the distance between us with quick strides, but he turns away before I reach him, heading for the parking lot.
I don't catch up to him until we are almost by the car. What is up with him? He practically ran from me. That's so... I don't know... not Cye. I hope I didn't anger him - I hate it when my friends and I are mad at each other.
Either way, though... at least I deserve to *know.*
I grab his shoulder, forcing him to face me despite his stubborn resistance. "What's wrong?" I try to catch his eyes, but they dart away from me. I give him a slight, frustrated shake, but he doesn't respond.
This is getting me nowhere.
"Look at me!" His startled, dark eyes fly to mine. At least now I have his attention. "Something is not right, Cye. You've been acting weird on me all day. Did I do something?" He doesn't speak, but with our eyes locked he doesn't look away, either. "Damn it, tell me what's up!"
Something snaps behind his dark aqua eyes, a fierce answer to my challenge. /I can't tell you./ His mental voice is strong, almost angry. /But I can show you!/
Before I know what has happened, he leans up, capturing my lips in a rough kiss. I gasp slightly in surprise, and he presses his advantage, his hot tongue entering my mouth and plundering mercilessly.
I don't understand. I never knew... no one ever told me... Cye? I'd always assumed that he was... but obviously not, because he's here. And Oh Shit, what will I tell Sage?
My head spins wildly as I tear away from the unexpected kiss. Without thinking, I pull my yoroi sphere from my pocket, and the armor quickly replaces my normal clothes. In a stunned silence, I call on its power and watch as the parking lot drops away from my feet. The last sight I see is the horrified look on Cye's face. Then I lose myself to the clouds.
[Cye]
What the hell have I done?
To Be Continued... R+R please?
By Dragoni
Warning: Yaoi alert! That's Boy/Boy love. Not your thing? Don't read it. But don't flame me, either.
Disclaimers: I don't own the Ronin Warriors - I'm just playing with them a little bit. This is fanfiction, I did not make any money off it. (Believe me there!) The only thing that's mine is the idea for the story.
[Cye]
That film was definitely not worth seeing. It was - ugh. No... there just aren't the words for it.
Rowen enjoyed it. Hmph. He would. I suppose that's a good thing. Check that. I know it's a good thing. He's grinning like a schoolboy. He has a wonderful smile.
I guess more of my discontented mood shows on my face than I want to, though, because his smile falters a bit as he glances at me.
Almost before I can react, he's swept me up into an impulsive bear hug, murmuring a soft thank you into my hair. I tighten my own arms around him, wanting to hold on to this moment as long as I can. God, he feels so good. I wish he was mine.
Where did that come from? He's with Sage. I shouldn't even be thinking such thoughts. But here, in heaven's arms... I can't think. Confused, I step back from his friendly embrace. I need to be around other people.
I glance at my watch. I've got him for another couple of hours. Definitely time for the mall.
[Sage]
That was just what I needed. There is nothing like a soothing cup of hot tea to settle the nerves. I head to the to the sink with my cup, pausing only slightly when I hear the door open and close quietly. That's got to be Mia. All the others would slam it shut.
I nearly jump in surprise as a familiar, masculine voice calls my name. Whirling, I face Kento. A detached part of me wonders when he learned to be so stealthy. I take a deep breath to recover, then respond. "Yes?"
"I just asked what was up, Sage. Geez... you sure are jumpy today." He pauses a moment to try to place a hand on my forehead. "Are you okay? You're not getting sick or anything, are you?"
With a grimace of distaste, I shrink away from his questing palm. He lowers it with a shrug, a sort of a peace offering. Turning to rummage in the refrigerator, he continues our one-sided dialogue.
"I sure hope you're not, anyway. Last thing we all need around here is for some bug to go through the house. Not that I'm worried about myself, of course, I never get sick, you know that. But some of the others can be just impossible to be around when they get a little bitty cold. Oh, man..." He flips a quick grin at me over his shoulder. "You should *really* know. You get downright irritable when you're sick. I swear, you and Cye are the worst. I still remember the last time I had to play nursemaid to him..."
His face colors suddenly, and the endless chain of prattle stops. I raise a silent eyebrow, filing this bit of information away for later use.
"I'm not sick, Kento. I've just got... things... on my mind." I stretch slightly and head for the doorway.
"Don't know what to get him?" The question brings me up short. Usually Kento is not the perceptive one in the group.
I'm intrigued. "How did you know?"
He snorts derisively. "It's only obvious. You've been actually spending time in that pigsty that he calls a room, when you're usually outside. Your six-month is coming up... I overheard Rowen talking to Mia about it. I may not be the sharpest crayon in the box," I blush slightly as he looks pointedly in my direction. "But even I can put two and two together."
The silence hangs heavily in the air for an eternal moment before he speaks again. "Do you want a sure-fire idea?"
[Rowen]
I love this mall. There are a bunch of really cool stores, with everything from scientific puzzles and tools to glow-in-the-dark lotions and scented oils. I actually got some of those, this time. I can't believe I did. It's not usually my kind of thing.
But it is Sage's. And... well... I know that he wants just a bit of change, something totally out of the ordinary. He hasn't said anything... he never would, not if he thinks it'll make me uncomfortable. He lets me set the boundaries, even though at times I know he wished we would go farther, do something more exotic.
Maybe we will, now. The oils and lotions will be a start, at least. It will be the perfect gift for him. I can't wait to see his face...
I stretch casually, glancing around for Cye. He's been acting strangely today. I hope he's alright. He can be a bitch when something's wrong. Ah... there he is, waving at me from by the mall exit. I glance at my watch. Wow - I didn't know it was that late. I guess we should really be getting home. I close the distance between us with quick strides, but he turns away before I reach him, heading for the parking lot.
I don't catch up to him until we are almost by the car. What is up with him? He practically ran from me. That's so... I don't know... not Cye. I hope I didn't anger him - I hate it when my friends and I are mad at each other.
Either way, though... at least I deserve to *know.*
I grab his shoulder, forcing him to face me despite his stubborn resistance. "What's wrong?" I try to catch his eyes, but they dart away from me. I give him a slight, frustrated shake, but he doesn't respond.
This is getting me nowhere.
"Look at me!" His startled, dark eyes fly to mine. At least now I have his attention. "Something is not right, Cye. You've been acting weird on me all day. Did I do something?" He doesn't speak, but with our eyes locked he doesn't look away, either. "Damn it, tell me what's up!"
Something snaps behind his dark aqua eyes, a fierce answer to my challenge. /I can't tell you./ His mental voice is strong, almost angry. /But I can show you!/
Before I know what has happened, he leans up, capturing my lips in a rough kiss. I gasp slightly in surprise, and he presses his advantage, his hot tongue entering my mouth and plundering mercilessly.
I don't understand. I never knew... no one ever told me... Cye? I'd always assumed that he was... but obviously not, because he's here. And Oh Shit, what will I tell Sage?
My head spins wildly as I tear away from the unexpected kiss. Without thinking, I pull my yoroi sphere from my pocket, and the armor quickly replaces my normal clothes. In a stunned silence, I call on its power and watch as the parking lot drops away from my feet. The last sight I see is the horrified look on Cye's face. Then I lose myself to the clouds.
[Cye]
What the hell have I done?
To Be Continued... R+R please?