- Muraki – His pale long fingered hands slowly trailing down my body to

touch –

No!

…………………

no……………………..

His darkness seeping into my skin…

like drowning beneath a stormy sea ---

"Hisoka! Hisoka!"

….. Tsuzuki.

Someone gave me a sharp shake and pulled me out of

-my nightmare? I thought it was the sea………

I abruptly opened my eyes, gasping, cold sweat beading on my forehead.

"Hisoka…..are you okay?"

A concerned expression on his face, Tsuzuki sat on my bed and drew me onto his lap, hugging me.

His warm breath on my neck… his hands on the small of my back…

Sensations trickled through my body and pooled- between my thighs-

All the adrenaline wasn't helping any.

Horrified…at what my body was doing…

Tsuzuki shifted a little and pulled me closer.

"No!"

I pulled away sharply, stunning him.

In his startlement, his shields faltered ever so slightly, and I could feel his surprise and his confusion, layered with hurt.

A wave of guilt washed over me, and the tears started coming. Sobbing, I let him hug me and comfort me, tucking me in again, while stroking my cheek so. Gently.

The touch of bare skin against mine intensified his emotions; his tender protectiveness and affection comforted me, slowly lulling me to sleep.

Did I dream….?