Weiß Reiter (White Riders)
By: Atsureki
Disclaimers : Just borrowing them! Don't ask, don't sue.
Warnings : AU, Shonen-ai, OCC, overusing of the word Hell *L* more warnings in later chapters
Notes : Stuff in Italic are thoughts as usual.
Chapter 6. Complications And Rewards
What the hell was that? Ken wondered as he tried to convince himself to get up from the ground. Aya had kissed him and he had responded. Responded? Hell he had been sucking on the redhead's tongue. Ken moaned and shook his head. Nice going Ken! How the hell are you going to explain this? But he wasn't the only one who had been involved. Aya had started the kiss, he was the one who had deepened it and introduced his tongue to it. Maybe the silent redhead felt the same?
"Yeah keep dreaming," the brunette sighed to himself. Aya had bolted which only could mean that he was disgusted and wished that it never had happened. Ken hugged himself and sighed deeply. How the hell was he suppose to live with the redhead now? What he felt towards Aya was very strong and most of it was raw lust but there was something else too, something Ken rather not feel. With another deep sigh he stumbled to his feet and got undress. Maybe the cool water could help him get rid of his problems? Yeah and then there's gonna start growing corn out of my ass, the brunette thought sourly. He was falling for Aya, that was the ugly harsh unwanted truth. It was never a good idea to fall in love with people you work with but that wasn't Ken's problem. The brunette groaned and let himself disappeared under the water for a while. Aya was a man and so was he. Talk about a doomed relationship.
Omi frowned and observed the redhead who was attacking his pillow viciously. If the small blonde hadn't known it was a pillow he would have thought it was his biggest enemy. Aya was so caught up in his pounding that he hadn't even noticed that he wasn't alone. Something had happened with Ken, that much Omi understood but what? The redhead had returned, still dry but covered in dust and he had looked… haunted. Perhaps they had just had another fight? Omi shook his head. No, fighting with Ken made Aya angry, this was something completely diffrent. When the redhead was angry his bland mask grew cold but when he had returned from the lake the mask had been missing. Aya's face had looked scared, flushed and utterly confused. The small blonde chewed on his lip and quietly left the barrack. Ken was apparently still at the lake, either swimming or lying dead on the ground. Omi smiled slightly and shook his head. No the redhead would never kill Ken. He really like the three boys he worked with even if Aya sometimes scared him with his coldness and Yoji… Yoji. The blonde pouted. The lanky playboy confused him so much. He was always touching him, standing so close and Omi just didn't understand why. At first it had scared him but there was nothing cruel or evil in Yoji, that was something he was sure of. So why did his heart beat faster when the older man was near him? He felt safe with Yoji, he felt safe with Ken too but it wasn't the same thing. The brunette felt like an older brother while the blonde felt like… He frowned with annoyance. Exactly what was it he felt when he was with Yoji? Omi gritted his teeth and decided to drop the subject. He headed for the corall and softly call Daisy over to him. She came up to him and rubbed his chest with her nose.
"How are you girl?" Omi asked softly and caressed his friend. The mare let out a soft snort and playfully nipped at his shirt. "No eating me! Try this instead." He smiled and picked up some suger from his pocket. Daisy was just about to take it when she suddenly swirled around and stared down the road leading away from the station. "What's wrong?" Omi asked and follwed her eyes. There was a horse running towards them and he would recognize its ugly black and white face anywhere. "Devil?" The gelding skidded to a stop just beside the small blonde and seemed nervous. It took Omi a few moments before he grasped what was so wrong with the picture. "Where's Yoji?" he mumbled to the animal who side-stepped at the sound of his voice. Devil was known for throwing the blonde off every now and then, or rubbing him off against a tree if he could find one, but he had never left his fallen rider behind before. Concerned he mounted the gelding and turned him around. He had to find Yoji in case the blonde was hurt. Omi got Devil moving and raced down the road where the lanky blonde had disappeared just a few hours ago.
Ken reluctlanty walked back to the barrack with his dirty clothes in his arms. He didn't want to face Aya again but he knew he would have to. Things were gonna become damn freaky after their little spaz by the lake. The brunette sighed deeply and rubbed his face. Why did he have to be like that? It was so damn unfair that women did nothing for him. Pouting he appraoched the barracks and stopped at the door. He had tried so many times but females just didn't ring his bells, float his boat, whatever… What he wanted and needed was someone strong, someone who could make him feel safe and a girl just didn't cut it. Huffing he opened the door and walked in. His eyes landed on a pale face and he couldn't help but let out a groan. Great, just great, Aya was staring at him like he was some damn rattlesnake about to kill him. Feeling completely deflated Ken walked over to his bed and crashed down on it, buring his face in the hard pillow. Go away Aya, he begged. Just vanish from the face of the earth, please. No such luck of course. Carefully he raised his head and looked up. The redhead was still staring at him with a strange expression in his beautiful face.
"Just kill me and get over with it," Ken muttered darkly, closed his eyes and flipped over onto his back. At the moment being killed by Aya actually seemed like a pretty damn good idea. When he opened his eyes again he found himself staring straight into the redhead's amethyst orbs. "Here use the pillow, you can smother me with it," the brunette sighed and handed his pillow to the silent man. Aya didn't say anything and he didn't move, he just kept on staring. Well this is awkward, Ken thought with sarcasm and returned the stare.
"Why did you kiss me?" the redhead suddenly asked.
"What do you mean why?" Ken decided not to meantion the fact that it was the redhead who had kissed him not the other way around. Aya scowled mildly.
"I'm a man Ken, why did you kiss me?" The brunette bit his lip and frowned. Oh well, might as well tell the truth, he figured.
"Because I'm a fucking freak and I'm attracted to you, that's why," Ken answered harshly.
"Attracted? In what way?" Oh God! He is not going to make this easy, the brunette groaned inside.
"As in I want to touch you and… and…" His voice trailed off not sure how to explain.
"Go to bed with me?" Aya suggested softly. Ken's eyes widened. What the hell was that? Aya never talked that softly to anyone except his horse.
"I… Um… Eh… Yeah."
"Ken I…"
"…think that's disgusting and perverted and so one," Ken filled in and rolled his eyes. "Listen Aya, just forget it ever happened. I'll stay away from you and I already know you'll do the same. I promise I won't jump you or take advantage of you while you sleep," he added, rose from the bed and brushed past the redhead.
Aya stared after the brunette completely dumbfound. What the hell had just happned? Ken had never let him say what he wanted.
"…want that too," the redhead finished lamely to himself and sighed. He didn't know what shocked him more, the fact that Ken wanted to sleep with him, the fact that he wanted it too or the fact that he actually admitted to it. Aya sat down on the brunette's bed and shook his head. This was not suppose to happen, he was only there to earn enough money to get his precious revenge but all of the sudden it didn't seem as importan as before. He wanted Ken, wrong as it may be, he wanted to possess that body, feel it, taste it, own it. "Fuck!" he exclaimed and then winced at his choice of word. What the hell was he suppose to do now? He had two options as far as he could tell. Either he could do what Ken had said and just stay the fuck away from him or he could fight for what he wanted. Whichever he decided to do it was going to be hell and then some. Don't just jump into somethingt right now Fujimiya, he growled to himself. Think it through carefully or you'll end up… heartbroken? Aya widened his eyes. Heartbroken? "Oh dear God," he moaned and rubbed his aching head. Not only did he lust after Ken, he was falling for him. Life really had a seriously fucked up sense of humour and Aya didn't like it one bit!
Devil stopped and seemed unsure of where to go next. Omi patted the gelding on its neck and looked around.
"Come on Devil, where's your master?" The horse turned its ears towards the sound but didn't move. Omi bit his lip. He had to find Yoji fast, he had a gut feeling that the lanky blonde was in serious trouble. "Where's Yoji?" Gently he tightened his legs and got Devil moving again but he didn't indicate any direction. The gelding hesitated for a moment before it started moving more confidently. Omi asked for more speed and got it immediately. It was kind of strange to ride a horse so big but the small blonde had been riding most of his life. He probably should be scared since Devil wasn't exactly trustworthy but for some reason Omi felt as if he could put his life into the black and white gelding's hoofs. It didn't take very long before blue eyes landed on a curled up form on the ground. "Yoji!" Devil almost skidded to a stop and Omi was down on the ground in an instant. The small blonde fell to his knees beside his friend and carefully flipped him over. Yoji was bleeding badly. "Shit! Yoji you're going to have to wake up, I can't carry you," Omi begged.
"Omi?" the lanky blonde slurred and tried to open his eyes.
"Yes it's me Yoji. Are you okay?" Great question Omi, you dumb idiot! Of course he's not okay!
"Eh no. It hurts," the older boy croaked out and clutched his wounded side.
"Think you can stand up? I can't get you on the horse without your help."
"Where am I?" Omi stared at him in confusion. He was too scared to think straight.
"O… on the ground," he answered with hesitation.
"Oh. Explained the stone riding up my butt then," Yoji joked weakly. "Okay I need a little help to get up but…" Omi nodded and together they managed to get the lanky blonde to his feet. "Oh Jesus fuck that hurts! I'm bleeding like a stuck pig!" The smaller blonde trembled but ripped his shirt off to try to stop the bleeding.
"You're gonna have to ride Devil back to the station."
"Oh joy. Wait… How did you find me?" Yoji asked with a confused look in his green eyes.
"Devil came to get me." Suddenly the playboy's face softened and he gently reached out to caress his horse.
"Thanks my friend, I think you saved my fucking life." Devil let out a soft snort and carefully rubbed his huge head against his owner. "Hey, hey take it easy. I'm seriously hurt here you know," Yoji whined. With a lot of pain, effort and groans Omi managed to get the lanky blonde into the saddle.
"You okay?"
"No… I think I'm gonna pass out Omi," Yoji answered through clenched teeth. His face completely white and wet from sweat. The little blonde took his seat behind his friend and wrapped one of his slender arms around his waist.
"I'll try to hold you in place but your so much bigger than me," Omi mumbled and felt how Yoji leaned against him.
"Just do your best. And remind me to kiss you if I survive this." The petit blonde's face grew crimson at that. Carefully he got Devil moving and headed back to the station hoping and praying that Yoji would be okay so that he could get his reward.
~TBC~
Why didn't anyone teach Ken that it's rude to interrupt ppl *sighs* Aya wants the same for crying out loud!!! Um and they're falling for each other *chuckles* GOOO AYA AND KENKEN!!! And poor Omi is all confused and stuff but at least Yoji promised him a kiss *hehe*Ja/Atsureki
