TITLE: SHARED ESSENCE by: Nekozuki1776
SUMMARY: A favorite shared moment between Sanzo and Hakkai. Implied yaoi. Short oneshot. (38/83)
RATING: PG-13
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Saiyuki manga, anime or any of its characters. Minekura Kazuya is the owner of all great things that is Saiyuki.
The window was cracked open, allowing the fresh breeze to mingle with the thick musk that often lingered after their passionate activity.
The remaining heat of their embrace counteracted with the chill of the night air.
Sanzo lit a cigarette—initially taking a few quick drags followed by a controlled exhale of smoke rings towards the direction of his lover.
Hakkai reached out to the misty rings with his long, slender fingers as if willing to catch the very element of the man before him.
There was something comforting in purposely breathing in the puffs of air that was once housed by this monk. It was just one more way to partake in his essence.
Elusive. With a bitter taste dipped in warmth.
Just like him.
Which is why Hakkai never minded him of that one cigarette.
Sanzo secretly savored the playful response to his death-on-a-stick habit. In their dangerous journey that demanded constant vigilance, he found comfort in the aura of the normally mature youkai behaving so childlike.
Which is why Sanzo never minded making this ostentatious tribute to the smoke gods.
His air.
His aura.
Their essence.
Blending with the night breeze.
Comforting each other's presence.
