Hiya… I was COMPLETELY stuck on this chapter for a while… sorry sorry sorry!! Since I've been so cruel, I'd like to take some time to thank my reviewers. I've come a long way and I can't believe that you've all come with me!
Kawaii Mimi-chan: My latest reviewer! I'm so glad you like it! But now I'm torn 'cause I was going to have them go at it… quite a few times actually… ; and I feel bad. And other things were going to happen that are either quite violent or sex-related… mmrph… not yet though!
Fantasy Kitten Mistress: My other latest reviewer!! And Paine doesn't ruin everything… and you can't kill Seymour just yet. I need him for a few dozen more chapters… ::twiddles thumbs::
Yunis: Haha, I'm glad you remembered to read it! Your reviews are always appreciated. And yes… MAKE OUT… and Paine. But not with Paine. Wahoo! I promise good things to come.
Samurai Bishie Queen: HOLY %$&!!!! Your reviews are CRAZY!! Not that I mind… it gives me something to read ; I'm so glad that you like it. ::grabs Seifer and Squall:: These two belong to me. ::watches gleefully as they make out:: Hmm… ::throws Zell into the mix:: … YAY!
Alice Valentine: ::bows:: Of course I'm going to make you little people wait. Gippal and Baralai shall do kinky things some other time. Dunno WHEN… but soon. :D
Love Witch: ::hands you some scissors:: Next time Seymour is in a chapter, feel free. And what did you mean by the underlines? Oo ::is utterly confused::
Lar-lar: Maybe I'll get Baralai weirded out on painkiller again in later chapters. They've gotta screw sometime, eh?
NAPtune: Outta the loop? Whaaat? Well, anyway, I hope this brings you back into the loop. I hope you enjoy
Hidama, Magenta Fox, DemonButtercup, and EternalDarkness2: Where are ya buddies?? I miss your wonderful reviews from ALL of you… wait, Magenta Fox, I know why you don't read… you silly busy girl! But you others… ::paws at screen:: Come baaaaack… ;;
And that is that. Now that that's over with, we can get on with the ever-so-moody chapter seven.
Oh and /-/ means that there is a break. Apparently, our wonderful site doesn't allow breaks or even astericks. Whatever.
Chapter Seven: Reasons
The Al Bhed doctors were busy scanning both the air and scanning patients for any traces of Sin. Sin was a toxin that plagued the world of Spira and it seemed as though it arose the most during battles. It was a deadly virus that if not treated fast enough, the person intoxicated would die. Sin had taken the lives of many people already and seemed to linger. Side effects were such things as loss of memory, anger or depression, aggressiveness, and dependence upon others.
Bevelle preached that the thing that caused Sin were the Lower Spirans and their ways and that the entire world was being punished because of it. Lower Spirans preached just the opposite. The Al Bhed believed that Sin was nothing more than a virus and there was no reasoning behind it. But Bevelle's and Lower Spira's reasons for Sin were one of the motives what kept them aggravated with one another.
Gippal had caught a bit of the virus and was heading back to the house after his fourth day of treatment since the initial day of the raid. Baralai was doing much better and he was walking and moving fine. He and Gippal were almost always together when Gippal wasn't working and when Baralai wasn't at his physical therapy. Gippal mostly looked forward to the talks they would have before bed and more importantly, the kisses that Baralai gave him.
"One a night," Baralai had warned him the second night.
"Just one?" Gippal had asked, his eyebrows raised pleadingly. But he decided that maybe just one was enough for now.
Baralai and Paine had spoken often over the past few days as well. Baralai had learned that she was originally from Zanarkand and loved to travel. She told him that she was visiting Bikanel with some tour guides yet had gotten separated from them thanks to an ambush of fiends and the sandstorm. Baralai felt as though he could trust her so he told her all about what had happened. She was a very attentive and good listener to every detail. She was a calm young woman; when Baralai was busy Rikku liked talking to her and they created their own bond of friendship. When Gippal got home, Baralai wasn't around, but Paine and Rikku were sitting at a table, chatting. Gippal came in.
"Where's Baralai?"
"Hiding from you," answered Rikku. Paine smiled to Gippal.
"He's at physical therapy."
"Aw Paine, c'mon!!" whined Rikku. Gippal shook his head at the two, leaning over the table, putting his hands on its surface.
"I thought he said he didn't have it today?"
"That was yesterday. Pay more attention, stupid," Rikku scolded him. Gippal shrugged.
"I don't remember. Might be Sin's doing."
"No… you're just an idiot."
"Crid ib."
Gippal stretched as Rikku giggled. Paine stirred whatever drink she had as she spoke, "He should be home soon. Someone came in earlier for you."
"Who?"
"No one in particular, but he said that your latest client is stopping by."
"Oh, okay. I'll go check on his order, then."
Off he went.
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Baralai rubbed his shoulders as he walked from the doctor's office to Gippal's place. His back wasn't necessarily hurting… it was more about it being a nuisance if anything. He looked up to the sky, trying to find a dark blot named Bevelle in it. Although he couldn't find it, his eyes still wandered the endless blue.
"I'll get back up there…"
"Heeeeeeeeeeeey!!"
Baralai looked ahead of him to seeing Gippal heading for him. He smiled softly.
"Hello."
"Hiya. Headin' home?"
If only.
Baralai nodded anyway. Gippal smiled.
"Wanna come with me instead? Nooj is here—or coming here at least. I'm going to check on the machina that he ordered."
"Sure, I don't have anything better to do."
Baralai followed behind the Al Bhed, studying him. Gippal was actually very smart, contrary to Rikku's musings. He could memorize a blueprint and then make whatever it asked for with ease. He knew the parts of machina like doctors knew the bones in bodies. He also knew where to kiss Baralai in order to send a shiver of pleasure and lust down his spine, and not even Seymour could accomplish that.
Baralai bit his tongue. The mere thought of Seymour made him disgusted. He was ashamed that Gippal found out about his relationship with him and especially how far he had gone with him. It made his head hurt thinking about it.
"I love air conditioners more than any machina created," Gippal informed Baralai. The man smirked a bit in response. A voice called for them. Paine ran up to Gippal.
"You forgot this," she said, handing a folder to him. He looked at it.
"Wow… just wow. I'm so stupid…"
"It's the virus, don't worry about it," Paine calmed him. There was a knock on the doorframe of the room they were in. The trio looked to him.
"Oh, hey Noojster!" Gippal greeted the meyvn. Paine stared.
"Meyvn Nooj?"
Nooj looked to her.
"Yes, that's what they call me. Do I know you?"
"N-no, I've just always wanted to meet 'Nooj the Undying.' I've been wanting to join the Youth League," answered Paine, standing uncomfortably in his gaze.
"Why haven't you?"
"I've been traveling. I wanted to see all of Spira before tying myself down."
"So what are you doing with these barbarians?" asked Nooj, gesturing toward Gippal and Baralai with his real arm. Gippal grinned.
"We kidnapped her for meat."
"How did I know?"
Nooj looked to Baralai.
"Feeling better?"
"Much better," Baralai replied. "I can lay on my back now while sleeping, which is great…"
"That's good."
Nooj looked to Gippal.
"Get a new eye patch?"
He had. Cid finally gave him the new one. It was black with small silver studs on the thick straps, reaching over his forehead and under his ear.
"Yeah, you like it?" Gippal asked cheerfully.
"As much as I can like an eye patch…"
They chattered aimlessly for a bit before Paine decided to leave them be to get to their business. Nooj left her a message to contact him when she wanted to "tie herself down." She heeded his advice and left the three alone.
"So, I have your order outside. You can wait in here where it's cool," Gippal told Nooj. The man nodded and Gippal headed to his destination. Nooj eyed Baralai, who had watched Gippal exit.
"Why are you here?"
Baralai sighed.
"Because I got my wings cut off, you know that."
"But why are you still here?"
Baralai's heart rate jumped.
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"You're acting way too nice. I know you to be a lying, secretive bastard. You must want something from Gippal."
Baralai glared and countered, "That's not--"
"You're a Yevonite. When you want something, you're going to do anything you can to take it."
"You make me sound like Seymour," said Baralai bitterly. Nooj asked him if it was Seymour who removed his wings and Baralai answered truthfully.
"Wait," Baralai noticed, "you know Seymour?"
"He is the praetor."
Baralai gritted his teeth. Nooj limped closer to him.
"So… how are you planning to use Gippal?"
"I told you, I'm not--"
"Don't play stupid. He's naïve, so it makes it easy for people to use him."
Baralai hesitated, suddenly finding his boots interesting. And you are an expert at breaking people.
"… He knows machinery. In Bevelle, there are lifts that can float through the air. I figured I could use him to make one. After seeing Seymour's, he's hyped up to make it."
"So you're using him to get back up to Bevelle so you can get revenge on Seymour?"
"Yes."
"In short, you're using him for revenge?"
"Yes."
"Brilliant."
Baralai stared. Did he just say that?
"How far into his pants are you willing to go?"
Baralai was shocked. Did he just say that?!
"Nooj?!"
"I know you're gay. I know he's gay. Don't touch me."
"Don't worry…"
They were silent for a bit, Nooj amazed at how gutsy the Yevonite was being. Gippal came back.
"Everything's all set and ready to go."
"Good. I'll take them back with me."
"Ah…"
"I'll come back with your payment in three days."
"Three days?!"
"Just be patient. I need to get things prepared."
Gippal pouted but agreed to his terms. After a few goodbyes and a few odd looks, Nooj left Gippal and Baralai behind. Gippal looked to Baralai.
"Tysh."
"Does that mean damn?"
"Yeah. Damn."
Baralai smiled but felt uneasy under Gippal's gaze. After confessing to Nooj, the fact that he was using this man was racking his insides.
"You okay? You look pale," asked Gippal, rubbing Baralai's shoulder with his right hand. Baralai shook his head.
"I'm probably just hungry. I haven't eaten since before my physical therapy."
"Let's get you some dinner! Hey, maybe I'll even make you something."
Baralai found it easier to smile suddenly. Gippal wasn't only naïve… he was… well, Baralai wasn't sure what, but he was something else.
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There was a letter on the table awaiting the two men when they got home. Baralai glanced at it.
"It's in Al Bhed…"
"Well, duh. I can't read Spiran. It's from Rikku, right?"
"Yeah."
Gippal read it and then crumpled it, tossing it into the trash.
"She and Paine are out shopping. Brother and Cid should be home soon… maybe in an hour or so. Dinner should take twenty minutes… is a cooked Alcyone leg okay?"
"Sounds good," said Baralai, cracking his neck. "I'm gonna get ready for bed."
"Okay."
Baralai was obviously staying with them. He slept in Gippal's room while Gippal slept on the couch. Baralai had protested but Gippal wouldn't take no for an answer. In his words, it was either the couch or he would join Baralai in his bed.
Baralai blushed a bit thinking about it, even though he knew he shouldn't. It wasn't that he didn't want to get close. He had no problem leaving people behind. He had done it to Yuna once. It took her a month before she talked to him again.
But for some reason, Baralai didn't want to hurt Gippal. Yes, he wanted to use him and leave him in the dust… but if they weren't too close anyway, it wouldn't hurt too much. Maybe after he killed or did justice to Seymour, they could be friends or more.
"Dinner!"
Baralai exited Gippal's room, now dressed in a loose cloudy blue long sleeve shirt with a u-neck collar and an untied string hanging down where the collar could meet. The pants were also loose and the same cloudy pattern but the blue was darker. It was always much colder in the desert at night. Gippal smiled.
"You like that outfit, huh?"
"The material is very comfy."
"You look adorable in it. The light blue against your skin is nice… plus the way that your uber small hands hardly poke out of the sleeves."
Baralai dangled his hand in front of him.
"You can see my fingers…"
Gippal laughed and set dinner onto the table. Baralai sniffed his meal.
"Smells good."
"Thanks. I hate cooking… but it's some damn good stuff when I do."
They ate quietly and slowly, talking maybe every once and a while. Baralai helped clean up, which they also did quietly. Before Baralai headed to bed, he gave Gippal his nightly kiss.
Now, maybe it was Sin's toxin pulling out his aggressive side, or maybe Gippal just decided that one kiss really wasn't enough. He backed Baralai into the table and kissed him almost violently. Baralai's eyes were wide with surprise. Gippal broke the kiss, moving down to Baralai's neck.
"I s-said just one," Baralai said, getting excited by Gippal's hot lips on his neck.
"You're not the one doing the kissing," Gippal answered. He trailed his kisses down to the neckline of Baralai's loose shirt. Baralai shivered against Gippal, which made the man stop and prop the ex-praetor onto the table, then resumed his kissing. Baralai's fingers were running through Gippal's hair, mimicking what one of Gippal's hands was doing. Gippal's other hand was stroking Baralai's back. As his fingers brushed downward, Baralai had to arch his back in both pleasure and from being slightly tickled.
"That tickles…" Baralai informed him. Gippal grinned and moved his kisses back to Baralai's neck, sucking on it gently. Baralai moved his fingers to Gippal's chin, removing him from his neck and kissing him himself.
Gippal pulled back as he heard the front door swing open.
"Rao! Lusa ramb ic fedr drec machina! (Hey! Come help us with this machina!)"
It was Cid. He and Brother got home. Baralai hopped off of the table and rushed into Gippal's room without a word. Gippal went the opposite way to help them.
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"Shit… shit… shit… shit…" Baralai swore, clutching on to a pillow with both arms. One hand then trailed to his neck and his eyes softened.
Well! How's that? They didn't go too far, right, Kawaii Mimi-chan? Sorry for Baralai swearing-ness. Seemed to fit him at the time. I hope you enjoyed the chapter, guys. Sorry it took sooooo long. Next ch. will be up YEVON knows when… I'm going on vacation…! Oh, did I tell you all that I dressed up as Gippal to my latest con? And my girlfriend dressed up as Baralai, so we were two girls dressed up as guys doing shounen ai things! YAY! Shoujo ai shounen ai = shoujonen ai. It's a magical new word ::blows a kiss to Magenta Fox:: See you all in the next chapter! ::bows and runs away::
Kawaii Mimi-chan: My latest reviewer! I'm so glad you like it! But now I'm torn 'cause I was going to have them go at it… quite a few times actually… ; and I feel bad. And other things were going to happen that are either quite violent or sex-related… mmrph… not yet though!
Fantasy Kitten Mistress: My other latest reviewer!! And Paine doesn't ruin everything… and you can't kill Seymour just yet. I need him for a few dozen more chapters… ::twiddles thumbs::
Yunis: Haha, I'm glad you remembered to read it! Your reviews are always appreciated. And yes… MAKE OUT… and Paine. But not with Paine. Wahoo! I promise good things to come.
Samurai Bishie Queen: HOLY %$&!!!! Your reviews are CRAZY!! Not that I mind… it gives me something to read ; I'm so glad that you like it. ::grabs Seifer and Squall:: These two belong to me. ::watches gleefully as they make out:: Hmm… ::throws Zell into the mix:: … YAY!
Alice Valentine: ::bows:: Of course I'm going to make you little people wait. Gippal and Baralai shall do kinky things some other time. Dunno WHEN… but soon. :D
Love Witch: ::hands you some scissors:: Next time Seymour is in a chapter, feel free. And what did you mean by the underlines? Oo ::is utterly confused::
Lar-lar: Maybe I'll get Baralai weirded out on painkiller again in later chapters. They've gotta screw sometime, eh?
NAPtune: Outta the loop? Whaaat? Well, anyway, I hope this brings you back into the loop. I hope you enjoy
Hidama, Magenta Fox, DemonButtercup, and EternalDarkness2: Where are ya buddies?? I miss your wonderful reviews from ALL of you… wait, Magenta Fox, I know why you don't read… you silly busy girl! But you others… ::paws at screen:: Come baaaaack… ;;
And that is that. Now that that's over with, we can get on with the ever-so-moody chapter seven.
Oh and /-/ means that there is a break. Apparently, our wonderful site doesn't allow breaks or even astericks. Whatever.
The Al Bhed doctors were busy scanning both the air and scanning patients for any traces of Sin. Sin was a toxin that plagued the world of Spira and it seemed as though it arose the most during battles. It was a deadly virus that if not treated fast enough, the person intoxicated would die. Sin had taken the lives of many people already and seemed to linger. Side effects were such things as loss of memory, anger or depression, aggressiveness, and dependence upon others.
Bevelle preached that the thing that caused Sin were the Lower Spirans and their ways and that the entire world was being punished because of it. Lower Spirans preached just the opposite. The Al Bhed believed that Sin was nothing more than a virus and there was no reasoning behind it. But Bevelle's and Lower Spira's reasons for Sin were one of the motives what kept them aggravated with one another.
Gippal had caught a bit of the virus and was heading back to the house after his fourth day of treatment since the initial day of the raid. Baralai was doing much better and he was walking and moving fine. He and Gippal were almost always together when Gippal wasn't working and when Baralai wasn't at his physical therapy. Gippal mostly looked forward to the talks they would have before bed and more importantly, the kisses that Baralai gave him.
"One a night," Baralai had warned him the second night.
"Just one?" Gippal had asked, his eyebrows raised pleadingly. But he decided that maybe just one was enough for now.
Baralai and Paine had spoken often over the past few days as well. Baralai had learned that she was originally from Zanarkand and loved to travel. She told him that she was visiting Bikanel with some tour guides yet had gotten separated from them thanks to an ambush of fiends and the sandstorm. Baralai felt as though he could trust her so he told her all about what had happened. She was a very attentive and good listener to every detail. She was a calm young woman; when Baralai was busy Rikku liked talking to her and they created their own bond of friendship. When Gippal got home, Baralai wasn't around, but Paine and Rikku were sitting at a table, chatting. Gippal came in.
"Where's Baralai?"
"Hiding from you," answered Rikku. Paine smiled to Gippal.
"He's at physical therapy."
"Aw Paine, c'mon!!" whined Rikku. Gippal shook his head at the two, leaning over the table, putting his hands on its surface.
"I thought he said he didn't have it today?"
"That was yesterday. Pay more attention, stupid," Rikku scolded him. Gippal shrugged.
"I don't remember. Might be Sin's doing."
"No… you're just an idiot."
"Crid ib."
Gippal stretched as Rikku giggled. Paine stirred whatever drink she had as she spoke, "He should be home soon. Someone came in earlier for you."
"Who?"
"No one in particular, but he said that your latest client is stopping by."
"Oh, okay. I'll go check on his order, then."
Off he went.
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Baralai rubbed his shoulders as he walked from the doctor's office to Gippal's place. His back wasn't necessarily hurting… it was more about it being a nuisance if anything. He looked up to the sky, trying to find a dark blot named Bevelle in it. Although he couldn't find it, his eyes still wandered the endless blue.
"I'll get back up there…"
"Heeeeeeeeeeeey!!"
Baralai looked ahead of him to seeing Gippal heading for him. He smiled softly.
"Hello."
"Hiya. Headin' home?"
If only.
Baralai nodded anyway. Gippal smiled.
"Wanna come with me instead? Nooj is here—or coming here at least. I'm going to check on the machina that he ordered."
"Sure, I don't have anything better to do."
Baralai followed behind the Al Bhed, studying him. Gippal was actually very smart, contrary to Rikku's musings. He could memorize a blueprint and then make whatever it asked for with ease. He knew the parts of machina like doctors knew the bones in bodies. He also knew where to kiss Baralai in order to send a shiver of pleasure and lust down his spine, and not even Seymour could accomplish that.
Baralai bit his tongue. The mere thought of Seymour made him disgusted. He was ashamed that Gippal found out about his relationship with him and especially how far he had gone with him. It made his head hurt thinking about it.
"I love air conditioners more than any machina created," Gippal informed Baralai. The man smirked a bit in response. A voice called for them. Paine ran up to Gippal.
"You forgot this," she said, handing a folder to him. He looked at it.
"Wow… just wow. I'm so stupid…"
"It's the virus, don't worry about it," Paine calmed him. There was a knock on the doorframe of the room they were in. The trio looked to him.
"Oh, hey Noojster!" Gippal greeted the meyvn. Paine stared.
"Meyvn Nooj?"
Nooj looked to her.
"Yes, that's what they call me. Do I know you?"
"N-no, I've just always wanted to meet 'Nooj the Undying.' I've been wanting to join the Youth League," answered Paine, standing uncomfortably in his gaze.
"Why haven't you?"
"I've been traveling. I wanted to see all of Spira before tying myself down."
"So what are you doing with these barbarians?" asked Nooj, gesturing toward Gippal and Baralai with his real arm. Gippal grinned.
"We kidnapped her for meat."
"How did I know?"
Nooj looked to Baralai.
"Feeling better?"
"Much better," Baralai replied. "I can lay on my back now while sleeping, which is great…"
"That's good."
Nooj looked to Gippal.
"Get a new eye patch?"
He had. Cid finally gave him the new one. It was black with small silver studs on the thick straps, reaching over his forehead and under his ear.
"Yeah, you like it?" Gippal asked cheerfully.
"As much as I can like an eye patch…"
They chattered aimlessly for a bit before Paine decided to leave them be to get to their business. Nooj left her a message to contact him when she wanted to "tie herself down." She heeded his advice and left the three alone.
"So, I have your order outside. You can wait in here where it's cool," Gippal told Nooj. The man nodded and Gippal headed to his destination. Nooj eyed Baralai, who had watched Gippal exit.
"Why are you here?"
Baralai sighed.
"Because I got my wings cut off, you know that."
"But why are you still here?"
Baralai's heart rate jumped.
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"You're acting way too nice. I know you to be a lying, secretive bastard. You must want something from Gippal."
Baralai glared and countered, "That's not--"
"You're a Yevonite. When you want something, you're going to do anything you can to take it."
"You make me sound like Seymour," said Baralai bitterly. Nooj asked him if it was Seymour who removed his wings and Baralai answered truthfully.
"Wait," Baralai noticed, "you know Seymour?"
"He is the praetor."
Baralai gritted his teeth. Nooj limped closer to him.
"So… how are you planning to use Gippal?"
"I told you, I'm not--"
"Don't play stupid. He's naïve, so it makes it easy for people to use him."
Baralai hesitated, suddenly finding his boots interesting. And you are an expert at breaking people.
"… He knows machinery. In Bevelle, there are lifts that can float through the air. I figured I could use him to make one. After seeing Seymour's, he's hyped up to make it."
"So you're using him to get back up to Bevelle so you can get revenge on Seymour?"
"Yes."
"In short, you're using him for revenge?"
"Yes."
"Brilliant."
Baralai stared. Did he just say that?
"How far into his pants are you willing to go?"
Baralai was shocked. Did he just say that?!
"Nooj?!"
"I know you're gay. I know he's gay. Don't touch me."
"Don't worry…"
They were silent for a bit, Nooj amazed at how gutsy the Yevonite was being. Gippal came back.
"Everything's all set and ready to go."
"Good. I'll take them back with me."
"Ah…"
"I'll come back with your payment in three days."
"Three days?!"
"Just be patient. I need to get things prepared."
Gippal pouted but agreed to his terms. After a few goodbyes and a few odd looks, Nooj left Gippal and Baralai behind. Gippal looked to Baralai.
"Tysh."
"Does that mean damn?"
"Yeah. Damn."
Baralai smiled but felt uneasy under Gippal's gaze. After confessing to Nooj, the fact that he was using this man was racking his insides.
"You okay? You look pale," asked Gippal, rubbing Baralai's shoulder with his right hand. Baralai shook his head.
"I'm probably just hungry. I haven't eaten since before my physical therapy."
"Let's get you some dinner! Hey, maybe I'll even make you something."
Baralai found it easier to smile suddenly. Gippal wasn't only naïve… he was… well, Baralai wasn't sure what, but he was something else.
/-/
There was a letter on the table awaiting the two men when they got home. Baralai glanced at it.
"It's in Al Bhed…"
"Well, duh. I can't read Spiran. It's from Rikku, right?"
"Yeah."
Gippal read it and then crumpled it, tossing it into the trash.
"She and Paine are out shopping. Brother and Cid should be home soon… maybe in an hour or so. Dinner should take twenty minutes… is a cooked Alcyone leg okay?"
"Sounds good," said Baralai, cracking his neck. "I'm gonna get ready for bed."
"Okay."
Baralai was obviously staying with them. He slept in Gippal's room while Gippal slept on the couch. Baralai had protested but Gippal wouldn't take no for an answer. In his words, it was either the couch or he would join Baralai in his bed.
Baralai blushed a bit thinking about it, even though he knew he shouldn't. It wasn't that he didn't want to get close. He had no problem leaving people behind. He had done it to Yuna once. It took her a month before she talked to him again.
But for some reason, Baralai didn't want to hurt Gippal. Yes, he wanted to use him and leave him in the dust… but if they weren't too close anyway, it wouldn't hurt too much. Maybe after he killed or did justice to Seymour, they could be friends or more.
"Dinner!"
Baralai exited Gippal's room, now dressed in a loose cloudy blue long sleeve shirt with a u-neck collar and an untied string hanging down where the collar could meet. The pants were also loose and the same cloudy pattern but the blue was darker. It was always much colder in the desert at night. Gippal smiled.
"You like that outfit, huh?"
"The material is very comfy."
"You look adorable in it. The light blue against your skin is nice… plus the way that your uber small hands hardly poke out of the sleeves."
Baralai dangled his hand in front of him.
"You can see my fingers…"
Gippal laughed and set dinner onto the table. Baralai sniffed his meal.
"Smells good."
"Thanks. I hate cooking… but it's some damn good stuff when I do."
They ate quietly and slowly, talking maybe every once and a while. Baralai helped clean up, which they also did quietly. Before Baralai headed to bed, he gave Gippal his nightly kiss.
Now, maybe it was Sin's toxin pulling out his aggressive side, or maybe Gippal just decided that one kiss really wasn't enough. He backed Baralai into the table and kissed him almost violently. Baralai's eyes were wide with surprise. Gippal broke the kiss, moving down to Baralai's neck.
"I s-said just one," Baralai said, getting excited by Gippal's hot lips on his neck.
"You're not the one doing the kissing," Gippal answered. He trailed his kisses down to the neckline of Baralai's loose shirt. Baralai shivered against Gippal, which made the man stop and prop the ex-praetor onto the table, then resumed his kissing. Baralai's fingers were running through Gippal's hair, mimicking what one of Gippal's hands was doing. Gippal's other hand was stroking Baralai's back. As his fingers brushed downward, Baralai had to arch his back in both pleasure and from being slightly tickled.
"That tickles…" Baralai informed him. Gippal grinned and moved his kisses back to Baralai's neck, sucking on it gently. Baralai moved his fingers to Gippal's chin, removing him from his neck and kissing him himself.
Gippal pulled back as he heard the front door swing open.
"Rao! Lusa ramb ic fedr drec machina! (Hey! Come help us with this machina!)"
It was Cid. He and Brother got home. Baralai hopped off of the table and rushed into Gippal's room without a word. Gippal went the opposite way to help them.
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"Shit… shit… shit… shit…" Baralai swore, clutching on to a pillow with both arms. One hand then trailed to his neck and his eyes softened.
Well! How's that? They didn't go too far, right, Kawaii Mimi-chan? Sorry for Baralai swearing-ness. Seemed to fit him at the time. I hope you enjoyed the chapter, guys. Sorry it took sooooo long. Next ch. will be up YEVON knows when… I'm going on vacation…! Oh, did I tell you all that I dressed up as Gippal to my latest con? And my girlfriend dressed up as Baralai, so we were two girls dressed up as guys doing shounen ai things! YAY! Shoujo ai shounen ai = shoujonen ai. It's a magical new word ::blows a kiss to Magenta Fox:: See you all in the next chapter! ::bows and runs away::