Part2/3: Gojyo and Goku Are Doing What?!!
And they dare to act all confused! Sanzo thought angrily. Do they think I'm stupid?! And those… those fucking tricks that Gojyo taught Goku!!! I ought to shoot that horny kappa for corrupting that baka saru!
Yes, damn it! He was angry! He was restless! And he didn't even know why! If he ever considered ranting his feelings to Hakkai, Sanzo could hear Hakkai's practical answer.
Sanzo, I know you think that you're protecting Goku from Gojyo. But don't you think your anger is mainly because you're jealous? Yeah, if Hakkai ever said that to him, he'll shoot him on the spot. He never jealous at anything; especially toward Goku!
Are you sure, Sanzo, because you seem so uptight ever since we saw Goku and Gojyo yesterday. Hakkai's imaginary voice taunted. Ah… fuck off! Sanzo thought irritably.
Sanzo knew why they both were missing all morning. It was because he had ordered Goku to sleep in his room last night. There was surely no sleep for him that night if Goku shared room with Gojyo. And did he get some sleep last night? Hell no! Not when for the first time, he finally saw Goku in different light.
The fact that Goku was having a relationship with Gojyo showed how the former had matured and was now curious about the things he was completely oblivious before. Like hell if Sanzo didn't notice Goku!
In the midst of Sanzo's anger, he missed the look of delight in Goku's face when for the first time, Sanzo voluntarily asked him to share room. (Goku refused to think it as an order.) But Sanzo did notice the way Gojyo winked meaningfully at Goku and the way Goku grinned back and the way his anger doubled. It was as if there was a higher power above that wanted Sanzo to see all the wrong things and misinterpreted them.
"Sanzo?" Hakkai called softly as he walked in.
"What?" Sanzo asked gruffly. He had no mood to see anyone right now. Not when his mind was busy imagining what Gojyo was doing to Goku right now.
"Have you seen Goku?" The brunette sat on Goku's bed without waiting for invitation.
The blonde monk frowned deeper. Just the question he didn't want to answer but knowing Hakkai, he would probably pester him in his own subtle way until he said something. "Gone all morning."
"Ah…" Hakkai bit his lips, looking as restless as Sanzo. "Gojyo too."
"Yes, I notice that." Sanzo said sarcastically.
Hakkai looked down at his hands for a while as if he was thinking. "Do you think they're serious?"
Sanzo stifled the 'NO! GOKU'S MINE!' clichés and clenched his fists tightly. Where the hell did that come from? Instead he said, "How the hell should I know?! That kappa is never serious when it comes to a relationship!" he bit out bitterly.
Hakkai was surprised when he heard Sanzo's answer. He was expecting an 'it's none of my business' or 'I don't care as long as we finish this damn journey' or even 'I have a headache; do not bother me with useless question'. Perhaps Sanzo was as affected as he was at the new discovery of Gojyo and Goku's relationship.
"You know Gojyo can be serious if he wants to," Hakkai stated softly. "Even though Gojyo often fooling around, that doesn't mean he can't handle serious relationship."
Sanzo maybe full of red hot anger and jealousy right now, but he knew what Hakkai said was right. The redhead had been hurt deeply by his mother and he was playing safe until he found someone worth the risk. And Sanzo also knew, if Gojyo saw Goku the way that he did, Goku was worth all the risks in the world. Damn it, he would even let Goku inside his personal space if the younger brunette wasn't so infatuated with the horny kappa!
The monk rubbed his forehead at the sudden emotion burst that made his head ached.
"Sanzo?" Hakkai asked concernedly.
"Nothing!" Sanzo snapped as he stood up. "I'm going down for a couple of beers. When the two idiots come back, I'm going shoot them!"
Hakkai raised his eyebrows slightly as he watched Sanzo left the room. So, Sanzo was indeed attracted to Goku; it was truly unfortunate that the monk admitted his feeling a little too late. Then Hakkai let out a bitter chuckle. It was unfortunate for him too for refusing to confess his feeling to Gojyo earlier.
It took both him and Sanzo a scene of Gojyo and Goku making out to realize that they had missed the opportunity that they had taken for granted.
What else he should do other than trying to accept their blooming relationship and tried not to look so hurt and rejected. After all, he couldn't lose what he didn't really have, right?
"Sanzo!" Goku called later that evening and when he saw Sanzo didn't answer, Goku frowned, walked inside their room and sat in front of his master. "Sanzo? Is something wrong?"
Sanzo almost snorted. Yeah, ask your boyfriend, Goku! "No." He answered curtly instead.
"Well, you and Hakkai seem weird and awfully quiet ever since we arrived in this town." Goku said hastily. "Are you sure there's nothing wrong?"
"Did I hear someone call my name?" Hakkai asked as he walked in with terribly false cheerfulness that made Goku's suspicion doubled.
"Yeah, it's me." Goku smiled back. "I was just asking Sanzo if there's anything wrong because you and Sanzo looked kind of strange lately."
"How would you know that, idiot?!" Sanzo snapped. "It's not that you're around to know that!"
Hakkai resisted the urge to vocalize his agreement to Sanzo's words.
Goku looked a little guilty at Sanzo's remark. Of course he had to go out with Gojyo! They needed to practice, so that Sanzo would see him the way he wanted Sanzo to! The things he did for Sanzo's attention… not to mention the probable humiliation that he might receive if Gojyo's plan failed. But… what did Gojyo say earlier?… No pain no gain…
"About that…" Goku started hesitantly. "Gojyo and I want to ask you about something…"
Sanzo and Hakkai exchanged looks; both knew what Goku wanted to say. And they didn't know whether they wanted to hear it literally that Goku and Gojyo were indeed having relationship. Assuming and knowing were two different things, you know.
"Well, you must be wondering where we were last evening," Goku looked at Hakkai for he knew Sanzo never wondered where he'd gone.
Sanzo frowned. Goku's gestures were never that hard to interpret and he knew exactly what was going through his mind when he looked at Hakkai instead of him. Idiot! Does he think that I didn't wonder where he'd gone? Then what was that yelling for?! Pure pleasure?
"Gojyo and I were walking around the town and we saw a night club!" Goku exclaimed excitedly.
Huh? Well, at least not a brothel… Sanzo thought, feeling relieved. I knew it! They have indeed gone into somewhere dark! Hakkai thought bitterly.
"And we went in and the music is great, the club is not very packed and the beverage is awesome!" Goku continued, oblivious at the different moods that Hakkai and Sanzo radiated. "I know this would please both of you, since Sanzo has been complaining about the beers' quality that previous inns served!"
"Goku," Hakkai intervened softly, schooling his feature to be pleasant. "What's your point?"
"Gojyo thought you would like to come with us tonight before we move on tomorrow!"
Huh? Sanzo thought. That is unexpected… "Since when am I interested to go to such place like that?" He retorted instead.
"Oh, come on, Sanzo," Goku resorted to his last method; whining. And so far, Sanzo could never resist him. "It'll be fun! I've never been to such place before and Gojyo says it's fun!"
Sanzo frowned. It seemed that Goku was really infatuated with Gojyo. Up till now, all Goku could say was Gojyo said this…, Gojyo thought that…, Gojyo and I… It was really getting on his nerves. "He is corrupting you and you like that?!"
Goku's eyes went wide at Sanzo's words. "What!!! No, of course he didn't! He's just…" Goku bit his lips immediately before he could blurt out what Gojyo was actually planning.
Hakkai raised his eyebrows. "He's just what, Goku?"
Goku shook his head. Damn it! Gojyo's going to skin me alive if he knew I almost tell them! "It's nothing. Gojyo's just…" Goku paused. "…he's just trying to be nice to me… that's all…" he finished lamely, sweat-dropping at his own answer. Be nice to me?!! Yeah, like they're going to believe that.
"Really…?" Hakkai said suspiciously.
Hah! I'll bet that kappa is being more than just nice to that oblivious, stupid monkey! Sanzo thought angrily. But what the hell… I want to see what they're up to by inviting me to that club. "Well, whatever. Where and when?" Sanzo grumbled.
Going to club? Hakkai contemplated. I've never been into one for so long. I guess as long as I don't have to watch Gojyo and Goku being too… personal, I'll get through the night… "I'll go too," Hakkai said finally.
"Great!" Goku's face enlightened brightly. Inside, he thanked whomever above that Hakkai didn't pry deeper. He didn't know whether he could fool the ever-perceptive guy any longer. "Tonight, at eight. We meet at the club. The club is at downtown, behind the mall."
"I know where it is," Hakkai nodded. "But why couldn't we meet here and go together?"
Goku grinned conspiratorially. Suddenly he felt excited and had the feeling that this might just work. "Gojyo and I have to go somewhere else first." He said simply as if it explained everything.
Damn if I want to know what… Both Sanzo and Hakkai thought that, except Hakkai's sans the word damn.
Goku turned around ignorantly to walk out, and he stopped just before he closed the door behind him. He smiled and winked mischievously at Sanzo. "Oh, and wear something nice, Sanzo…" And like that he closed the door, leaving the gaping and incredulous Sanzo behind.
Damn it! He looks so sexy when he does that! The blonde monk thought before… Hey! Where the hell does that come from?
"Oh, my…" Hakkai said. He wasn't sure what to think anymore.
"Well, I'll be damned…" Gojyo breathed as Goku stepped out from the room that the younger boy shared with Sanzo. They were good 30 minutes late from their appointment with Sanzo and Hakkai and Gojyo assured the nervous younger boy that it was all part of the plan. "If that cold monk didn't notice you, just knock him with your stick, Goku."
Goku bit his lips uncertainly. "Are you sure that I don't look ridiculous?" he demanded as he touched the thin dark brown and long sleeves sweatshirt that left his neck and collarbone bare, completed with a pair of tight leather black pant.
They were indeed a simple clothes but Gojyo chose them because not only the clothes matched with Goku's coloring but it would make as if Goku wasn't trying so hard to impress Sanzo.
Gojyo, who was leaning against the wall in front of the door amusedly, smothered a laugh at Goku. "Come here," he gestured and Goku came forth. The half-breed leaned down and pushed the sleeves upward until most of Goku's tightly muscled forearms exposed. He ran his fingers through Goku's hair until it looked wind-blown and murmured, "There…"
"I'll tell you what," Gojyo grinned. "If Sanzo didn't react the way we plan, there's no way the other chicks can ignore you."
Goku pouted slightly. He didn't want any girl; he wanted the harsh and freezing monk! "If the plan didn't work, we bail out." Goku said instead.
Gojyo looked down at golden-eyed boy, slightly startled at his words. "You're serious about Sanzo, aren't you?"
Goku looked up and smiled slightly. "What do you think?"
No shit… he really is in love with Sanzo… Gojyo thought admirably. Well then, I'll hex that bloody monk good if he ever trampled Goku's heart viciously.
"I think we're late." And he ran down the stairs laughing, leaving Goku behind.
"But I thought you said it's part of the plan!"
"Where the hell are those two idiots?!" Sanzo snapped impatiently. "They are almost 40 damned minutes late!!!" They were sitting beside the rail, allowing them to observe the dance floor below them.
Hakkai just smiled and shrugged lightly. What Goku told about this place was true. The music was good; not too loud and certainly danceable for an awkward person like him, and the drinks are unbelievable. Gojyo really knew how to choose a good place.
Hakkai glanced amusedly at Sanzo beside him. The violet-eyed man really took Goku's advise and dressed up for the occasion. The brunette was tempted to tease him about the matching dark brown jacket over the usual black leather undershirt and the tight black jeans but wisely hold back any remarks.
He knew if Gojyo was the one who came and told them, instead of Goku and winked at him like Goku did, Hakkai would probably dress to kill too. But strangely, even though he knew Gojyo was taken, Hakkai still couldn't resist dressing up a little. Just a plain dark emerald silk shirt with beautifully cutting black velvet pant. As often as he told himself that he was just looking for a good time, deep down he knew he wanted to show Gojyo that he could be even more attractive than Goku.
My… Hakkai smiled sadly. I guess it's true when people say that you'll never miss the water until it's gone.
Then suddenly, a bright spotlight spotted two persons who just stepped into the dance floor. Hakkai was amused for a second at the club's unorthodox way of announcing new comer before he recognized them. He gasped audibly and Sanzo put down his drinks to see the thing that caught Hakkai's attention.
And Sanzo was floored.
Coming onto the slightly crowded dance floor, was Goku. Only Goku had never looked this attractive and matured before. The blonde monk couldn't seem to take his eyes of his ward, especially those exposed creamy neck, just begging to be kissed. Sanzo stood against the rail, looking down at Goku and completely unaware that he was gripping the rail so hard. Powerful waves of lust and attraction swept him, staggering him. Sanzo knew he just had to have Goku.
Hakkai didn't see what Sanzo see for his green eyes were set on different target. Under the bright light, Gojyo's loosely tied red hair shone beautifully, demanding an undivided attention from the observer. And Hakkai was giving Gojyo exactly what he wanted. The healer felt his mouth went dry and his heart pounded painfully. Sure he had seen Gojyo in black silk shirt before but this was different. Now Gojyo was taken, not available and looking so forbidden and Hakkai knew that was where the attraction radiated the most.
Together, both Goku and Gojyo looked perfectly… perfect. Hakkai swallowed bitterly.
"I don't…" Sanzo started dryly, still wasn't recovered from the astonishment he received. "I just couldn't… This is not… What the hell…"
Hakkai would have laughed at Sanzo's uncommon lost of words if he wasn't as flabbergasted as the monk was. And he still was. I thought I don't want to watch them…?
How could he not? Both of them dressed up like that, practically screaming for attention. How could he turn around and pretend that they were not around? Sanzo couldn't, that's for sure. Hakkai noticed.
Below at the dance floor, Gojyo was smiling triumphantly at Sanzo and Hakkai's reaction. Wait and see, Hakkai… You aren't seeing anything yet… Gojyo promised silently.
Then, Gojyo turned to Goku and whispered something to his ear. Goku's eyes went wide when he realized that Sanzo and Hakkai were watching them and his mouth dropped openly when Gojyo said it was now or never. "Now…?" Goku squeaked timidly. "But I'm not ready…"
Gojyo just pulled the unsure boy into the dance floor firmly and said, "Yeah, right. By the time you're ready, Sanzo has already bolted out."
"But this is not even the right song!" Goku said desperately. He couldn't do it! Not when Sanzo's beautiful, sharp violet eyes were watching them like hungry predator.
"It's finishing," Gojyo said. "By the time we arrive to the middle, it'll be over."
"But…"
"Goku, do you want to do this or not?" Gojyo stopped suddenly, uncared of the dancing people around them.
Goku bit his lips uncertainly and he risked a short glance at standing Sanzo above. From down here, Sanzo seemed so untouchable, so cold and yet so enthralling. He had wanted Sanzo for as long as he could remember but back then, winning Sanzo-sama was so impossible. Now? Now he had Gojyo to help him; he had the opportunity to make his unattainable dream happened and Goku knew if he let this go, he might not have another chance.
Taking a deep breath, Goku looked up at Gojyo's unfathomable red eyes and felt confidence flowed back into him. "Let's do this."
Gojyo curved up a grin. "Now we're talking!"
Gojyo was right. By the time they reached the dance floor, the music had finished and a new one; a more slow and yet still have the dance beat filled the club. Most people had left the floor and leaving them and a few more couples to conquer the space.
As both demons inched closer, Gojyo whispered, "Make sure you dance for Sanzo, not for me. Show him that it is him that you want…"
"I don't know how you talk me into this…" Goku let out a shuddering and low laugh and gave a short nod. And the dance began…
Sanzo couldn't believe his eyes. Goku was dancing. He was moving so provocatively, synchronizing with the equally sensual Gojyo. At first their movement seemed innocent, ordinary steps as both of them moved according to the beat, perfectly matching each other's as if they had planned all these. And no one either on the floor or around them noticed them.
Yet.
But as the music started to slow down, they started to get a little closer but barely touching. Goku sauntered sensually towards Gojyo and the latter leaned backwards, denying the contact. The movements were seductive and suggestive; they were also exhiliratingly forbiding. As they did the slow, rhythmic retreating and advancing, people around them started to look and a few dancers on floor began to cease dancing too. Gojyo noted this and he curved a small grin.
They were the only dancing people on the dance floor. He'll be damned if Hakkai and Sanzo weren't watching them right now, considering how they stood out amongst the crowd.
The half-breed began to spin deliberately away from Goku and the younger boy knew that they had entered the second phase. So, he recalled the practice yesterday. He reached out for Gojyo's neckline, tugging it with mock authority with a single finger and pulled the half-breed forward. Gojyo danced his way towards Goku and for the first time, since the dance started, their body met contact.
And it wasn't done halfway. Goku brought himself so close with Gojyo, making their body touched from forehead to legs erotically.
The crowd gasped and some were cheering and whistling. And Sanzo and Hakkai…? Well… Sanzo still couldn't close his gaping mouth; his grip on the rail tightened as he tried to swallow down the arousal. Hakkai's face flushed with sudden rush of lust and yet he couldn't make himself to look away.
Goku was however oblivious of the cheering crowd; he only wanted to know whether Sanzo was still watching him or had the monk left the club? He resisted the urge to stop the dance and looked around. As Goku rested his forehead against Gojyo's neck, still moving together to the music, he heard Gojyo murmured, "Now…"
"Okay…" he whispered back. The moment of truth…
Goku slowly turned his back against Gojyo, bringing one arm up around Gojyo's neck and another one holding Gojyo's arm that was warping around his waist for support. Then, taking a deep breath, he braved himself to look up and faced Sanzo.
And he wasn't expecting this…
One look at Sanzo's face nearly caused Goku to falter his carefully planned steps. Goku had never seen another more intense and darker gaze than what Sanzo gave to him right now. His guardian's face was filled of stark yearning, anger and barely concealed jealousy.
Their eyes immediately met and Goku knew he had achieved what he yearned for. Sanzo was looking him with such possessiveness. Sanzo was finally seeing him more than just an obligation, a nuisance. And most importantly, Goku realized with a rush of happiness, Sanzo was definitely attracted to him!
Gojyo's plan had worked! Goku rejoiced silently that he could kiss the half-breed right now!
Maybe later because right now, he wanted to start the third phase. Swallowing his excitement, Goku scrutinized Sanzo's face with a mixture of innocent and sensuality that only he could achieve and when he satisfied that he got the object of his affection's fullest attention, Goku suggestively bit and licked his lips. Slowly, he curved up a sweet smile and gave a slight nod, telling the monk that he only had his eyes on him.
Sanzo didn't think; in fact he couldn't. He knew what Goku was implying and suggesting. The younger boy was dancing for the first time and he was dancing for him. Goku is dancing for me! Goku was seducing him right from the middle of the dance floor, surrounded by whistling audience. Goku wanted him to come down and claim him.
He wanted to do that. Sanzo wanted to come down, take the saru from Gojyo and kiss those lips so hard. He wanted to explore Goku thoroughly, discovering what made him so irresistible and attractive lately. He wanted to do something to satisfy the aching emptiness that he had felt for the last few days. Damn it all! He wanted Goku, as simple as that!
But Sanzo was not a person who easily succumbed to his attraction. As much as he wanted Goku right now, he couldn't just discard his principle and vow.
Goku didn't know whether Sanzo understood him or not. And he didn't have the time to guess because his nerves were closely to their breaking point. He didn't know whether he could keep on dancing with people watching him and Gojyo like this. So, he slowly mouthed his desires.
I'm doing this for you… Sanzo saw this and his restrain broke slowly.
I want you and only you… Goku's golden eyes implored beautifully.
And at that moment, Sanzo knew that his principal and vow could go straight to hell! Without breaking his eye contact with Goku, he walked around the rails and stepped down into the dance floor. Sanzo's movements were deliberate and purposeful that Goku felt his face turned warm with surpassed happiness and anticipation.
From behind, Gojyo studied Sanzo's expression triumphantly, knowing that his plan had indeed worked. Goku thought this plan was to make Sanzo noticed him but Gojyo knew that Sanzo had already noticed the younger brunette long before Goku was clad in fancy clothes. This plan was specifically made to make Sanzo acted on his attraction. Jealousy is indeed a very powerful tool... Gojyo thought.
Only he didn't know that jealousy had started long before this dance.
Well… Gojyo grinned when he felt Goku's holds around his neck and on his hand loosened as the latter was distracted by the predatory way of Sanzo's walk. I guess I don't have to hex the monk anymore…
Hakkai from above, watched in mixture of trepidation and pleased Sanzo walked toward the dancing couple. Trepidation of what Sanzo might do to Gojyo, seeing how possessive he was right now and (guiltily) pleased because between Gojyo and Sanzo, there was no doubt which one Goku would choose no matter how strong his attraction to Gojyo.
I can't believe I am thinking like this… Hakkai thought as he mentally shook his head.
Sanzo stopped in front of Goku and the crowd went silent in expectation. Goku was too absorbed in Sanzo that he didn't notice Gojyo had already completely distanced himself. Gojyo was still behind Goku, in case Sanzo acted violent. Well, nothing about the bloody monk was predictable and Gojyo certainly wasn't going to take any chance!
Sanzo and Goku stood like that for a few moments until Gojyo thought that Sanzo might not do anything at all.
Goku's lips wavered uncertainly as he licked his dry lips. "S… Sanzo…?"
That was the last straw and Sanzo could practically hear his principal crashed into million pieces. Growling deeply, he reached out for Goku jaws, tilting the younger boy's face up and slammed his lips against Goku's.
Goku's eyes went wide in pleasant surprise and it took him a few seconds to overcome the shock before he reached up for his guardian shoulder, gripping tightly the leather. He wasn't expecting this, especially in public, and now Sanzo was actually doing it, there was no way he was going to let him go.
The crowd cheered noisily around them, drowning the sound of Gojyo's triumphant laughter. What did I say about Sanzo and unpredictability? He watched in glee as he realized the kiss wasn't going to end anytime soon. He then immediately lost himself in the crowd, not wanting to be there when the great Sanzo-sama realized that it was his entire plan after all.
And Hakkai? He couldn't surpass the soft amusement laughter at Sanzo's totally astonishing acts, knowing that when Sanzo regained his sanity back, he would not be pleased at all. But when he realized Gojyo wasn't around anymore, the only thing that crossed Hakkai's mind that Gojyo had left the club brokenheartedly . Hakkai would not be Hakkai if he wasn't immediately concerned about his best friend's welfare, so, the brunette left the club quietly to search for the supposedly devastated half-breed.
It took several minutes for the rushing blood to cool down and the sound of cheering crowd finally penetrated through Sanzo's ears. The first thing he noticed was Goku's lips was indeed as soft as they looked. The second thing was the way Goku fitted perfectly into his embrace. Finally, to Sanzo's horror he finally realized that he was actually kissing Goku in the middle of the dance floor; witnessed!
Abruptly, he pulled his head away and saw Goku looked at him confusedly. And he knew there was no turning back.
There was no fucking way he was going to say anything to Goku with these people watching them!
"You're going to be the death of me…" Sanzo murmured; feeling defeated before he grabbed Goku's wrist and dragged him out of the deafening club.
I was listening to Ashanti's Rain On Me when I wrote the dancing scene. . Please R&R