Pairings: Schuldig/Youji, Schuldig/Aya, Aya/Youji

// … // = Telepathy

Chapter eight

Glancing up from his computer, Omi sighed at the knock and called out. "Come in." Smiling when he saw the Weiß leader enter. "Aya-kun, you're back. How is Aya-chan doing?"

Aya lifted an eyebrow at the fact Omi was at his computer rather than resting. He'd received the mission report the night before from Ken and learnt of the injuries each of his team members had received. "She's doing well." He said, walking over to the computer and leaning back against the desk, levelling his gaze on the young blonde.

"Don't give me that look, Aya-kun." Omi grinned. "I'm feeling much better, really."

He silently watched Omi type for a few moments, the chibi really had amazingly nimble fingers. He'd make someone very lucky someday. Aya backed away from that thought fast. "Saa, have you sent the report to Manx yet?"

Omi shook his head. "Iie, I wanted to collect some more information from Youji-kun about what happened to him."

Aya lifted a crimson eyebrow slightly. "What do you mean?"

Omi shrugged and glanced back at the computer. "I understand how Mastermind was able to get the disk.. but Youji-kun wasn't injured. Those two always fight fiercely, but Youji seemed to only be knocked out."

So you didn't fight him, Kudou.. Aya mused, closing his eyes. "He probably doesn't know himself. Who knows what goes on in that gaijin's mind."

"You're probably right, Aya-kun. Ok, I'll send off the report as soon as I finished my homework." Omi said before growing thoughtful. "Aya-kun.. Schwarz is alive, what do you think that means for us?"

"Kritiker won't let us go so easily now." Not that they were ever going to before. Aya shook his head as he walked to the door. "Just do your job, Omi and try not to think about it for now."

"Hai, arigato Aya-kun." Omi sighed and continued typing as he heard his door close.

"You don't believe in sugar-coating do you?"

"You'd be surprised." Aya smirked, glancing at the German who was leaning idly against the railing outside Omi's apartment.

Dropping his cig and stamping it out, Schuldig walked over to Aya and slipped his arm around the redhead's waist as they headed up to the next level to Aya's apartment. "That was quite a bruise you gave Youji last night, Ran."

Aya scowled as he unlocked his door and let the telepath inside. "He deserved it."

"Ja, from your point of view he did. Kudou was being honest with you, Ran." Schuldig grinned, pinching Aya's ass as he stepped past the redhead and sat down on the couch, patting the space beside him for Aya to sit. "He wasn't flirting with that lady, or anyone else for that matter. He was being a good boy."

"Hn." Aya frowned, sitting down beside Schuldig and leaning back against the couch, letting his head fall back as he stared at the ceiling.

"You have a real jealousy problem, kitten." Schuldig grinned.

"I told you I wasn't good at sharing." Aya growled softly, the tone of voice edging towards the dangerous level it took when someone was getting too close to a topic he didn't want to talk about.

Schuldig leant forward and nuzzled at Aya's neck, nipping his pierced ear lightly. "Having second thoughts, kitten?"

"Several." Aya sighed and closed his eyes as Schuldig's tongue laved a wet path down his neck before the German started sucking lightly on the join of his neck and shoulder. "Hm, what about you?"

Schuldig nipped Aya's neck lightly and grinned at the mock-glare he received. "Nein, liebe. I wouldn't give you up for anything." He leant down and captured the redhead's lips in a deep kiss.

"I was talking about Kudou." Aya scowled, pulling away.

"I know, Ran. I know." Schuldig grinned then sighed and sat back against the arm of the couch, growing thoughtful. "He is defiantly fun to play with, and there is some attraction there.. but I cannot say that I love him as much as I love you."

Aya tilted his head sideways and blinked at the seriousness that lay behind the typically mocking jade green eyes. "You love him?"

Schuldig nodded once and they both sighed, growing silent. They both jumped when a knock sounded at the door and Schuldig frowned at the curious blankness on the other side of the door.

Standing up Aya walked to his door and opened it slightly. Masaka.. Blinking in shock he opening the door fully for the telepath to see.

"Come home, Schuldig." Nagi said lightly, standing in the doorway as his eyes flickered from his teammate to Aya and back. "Crawford has been trying to contact you most of the afternoon."

The German smirked easily and stood up from the couch, walking over to the door. "I know he has, brat. But you can tell him I'm off duty tonight." He slid his arm around the redhead's waist and pulled him closer.

Nagi frowned, midnight blue eyes flickering with some hidden emotion. "Schuldig.. we have a mission tonight."

The telepath lifted an eyebrow slightly. "Crawford had a vision?"

Nagi just nodded slightly, avoiding the questioning glare that the Abyssinian was giving him.

Schuldig grew thoughtful for a while then shook his head. "Sorry, chibi. As I said, I'm off duty tonight. You'll have to do without me."

Nodding once, the young telekinetic glanced at Aya with a frown then turned and walked back down the hall, leaving them alone.

Closing the door, Aya turned to face the telepath as Schuldig settled himself on the couch again. "Why didn't you go with him?"

"They'll be fine without me.." Schuldig snickered, stretching idly as lay back on the couch. "Besides.. it's too early for your Kritiker to give you guys another mission, not with young Takatori still injured." He grinned as Aya lifted an eyebrow at that. "Ja, liebe.. he acts tough, but he is still in quite a bit of pain."

Aya shook his head with a sigh and walked over to his bed, lying down on it. "I knew he was lying to me." He grinned faintly as the telepath used his inhuman speed to suddenly settle himself on top of him. "Hm, something on your mind, Schu?" Aya drawled lightly.

Schuldig grinned and leant down to kiss his kitten. "Just the thought of getting you naked and ravishing you completely." He husked in the redhead's ear. "Kuso.." he growled softly and sat up, placing his hands on Aya's neck. // Play along, kitten.. your Siberian is heading this way. //

Aya's eyes widened at the move then narrowed coldly at the message, slipping into mission mode just as Ken's voice was heard in the hall.

"Ooiii, Aya! You in there?" The brunette called out, opening the door to Aya's room without knocking, as usual. He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw the Weiß leader struggling on his bed against the Schwarz Mastermind who looked intent on strangling him.

"Ah, one more pretty kitty for the party." Schuldig grinned madly as he leapt from Aya to tackle Ken, giving Aya enough time to drawn out his katana.

Ken leapt to the side, barely avoiding the attack with wide eyes, noting Aya was grabbing his sword and feeling decidedly naked without his claws. "Balinese, Bombay get up here!!" He yelled out, circling around Schuldig to stand between him and the door. How the hell did he get in here in the first place?!

~ tbc

A/N: Yes.. I am evil, very, very evil.