Red Eyes, Blue Eyes

Midori smirked slightly to herself as she watched Hansha stroll down the hallway, thoughtfully twirling a white rose. His expression was so peaceful and far away, he didn't notice Midori until he almost ran into her. The knowing smirk Midori flashed him made Hansha blush slightly.

"So… nice night?" Midori asked cheerfully. "You and Shiroi didn't come down to breakfast until really late…"

Hansha smiled faintly, recounting the events of the past night, and the three or four nights before that. It had almost been a week since he and the Blue Eyes had become lovers, and while the nights were good- no, incredible- the mornings were always slightly awkward. The Dark Magician had recently discovered two things in the past few days; one, that Shiroi loved sex and was better at it than anyone had a right to be, and two, that Shiroi was terrified of any form of actual commitment that might come along afterward.

"It was a pleasant night, yes," Hansha finally replied. "And this morning even brought with it a fresh batch of roses. Wherever does Shiroi get all these?"

"I have no idea," Midori said with a shrug. "But isn't it sweet of him? I've seen him sneaking out long before dawn to collect them. I think you've made a real impression on my big brother."

Hansha sighed, playing with the rose a moment more, looking at the flawless little flower a little sadly. "I'm not sure it's enough of an impression though. These past few days have been wonderful, but… I'm scared it's going to end eventually."

Midori sighed and nodded slowly. "Words like 'forever' scare Shiroi," she murmured. "But give him a little time. You're special to him; he's never done the garlands of roses for any of his other lovers." She touched Hansha's shoulder in a gesture of reassurance. "Trust me on this. Shiroi is dense, but not stupid enough to let a good thing like you go."

Hansha smiled and nodded slightly. Midori grinned back, then moved to continue on her way to her room. The Dark Magician's voice made her pause. "Midori? You never did tell me who it was that you liked."

The Blue Eyes looked over her shoulder and grinned. "He's coming to visit by the end of the week, you can meet him then. Ta!" And she continued her way cheerfully down the hallway.

Smiling slightly and shaking his head, Hansha started off in the opposite direction, only to be interrupted this time by a door on one side of the hallway opening, and a hand reaching out to grab him and drag him inside.

Hansha only had a second to recognize the affectionate blue eyes as Shiroi's before the Blue Eyes White Dragon kissed him. Returning the kiss with every bit of eagerness as his lover, Hansha dropped the white rose he'd been holding in favor of clinging desperately to Shiroi's strong form. Shiroi kicked the door shut, impatiently tugging Hansha toward the bed, and the Dark Magician followed him willingly.

**

Nothing was ever quite as wonderful as waking up warm and sated, curled up in the tender embrace of your lover. Sighing slightly as he blinked sleepily, Hansha looked up to see if Shiroi was awake yet.

Shiroi was awake and staring thoughtfully at the ceiling, hugging Hansha a little closer when he noticed he was awake as well.

"Hey there," Hansha murmured with a yawn. "How long have I been sleeping?"

"A few hours," Shiroi murmured gently. "We missed lunch, but I can have something brought up if you like."

The Dark Magician shook his head. "No thanks, I'm not all that hungry. What is it you were thinking about a moment ago that had you looking so contemplative?"

The Blue Eyes sighed. "You. Well, I was thinking a lot about me actually, but mostly about how the hell you could stand to put up with me."

Hansha raised an eyebrow, pointedly looking down at the close intimate proximity of their bodies. Shiroi laughed slightly, shaking his head. "There's got to be more to it than this-" and he ran a caress down Hansha's neck to accent exactly what he meant by 'this,' causing Hansha to shiver in delight, "-doesn't there?"

"What else is there?" Hansha purred, cuddling up close to his lover and tangling their legs together.

"If sex was the only reason you liked me," Shiroi said slowly, "then why is it you keep mentioning breaking your engagement to Midori, in favor of one to me?"

Hansha was silent for a moment as he thought on that. Why was he so eager to spend forever with this infuriating but wonderful dragon? "Maybe because I'm in love with you." He smiled at Shiroi, pleased with his conclusion.

The Blue Eyes stared at Hansha for a long moment, seemingly stunned. Finally a gently tender smile crossed Shiroi's features. "I-"

The door was kicked open, startling both boys. Though more startling was the scene that greeted them; a viciously smug Ruby, Shiroi's shocked and horrified mother and two brothers, and Midori looking painfully apologetic.

"-am in deep shit," Shiroi concluded with a groan.