Disclaimer: (sings) I don't own, so you don't sue, or you'll be assaulted with sticky glue. All I have is this plot outline; it's the only thing that is mine. I don't own, so you don't sue, unless you act like a cow and go "moo".

Warning: (sings) This is a story, of a man named Gojyo, who was almost killed by his mom when young. He gets some bad thoughts about a companion, and gets a pair of panties all in a bunch.

Chapter 3: The Plot Twist

After driving for ten hours strait with Goku and Gojyo bickering and Sanzo's threats, this Sanzo-ikko finally came to rest for the night. Sanzo and Goku had gone to find a hotel, while Gojyo and Hakkai went off to see if the market was still open, so as they may replenish their food supplies.

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"Come on, Sanzo, I always have to room with Gojyo!" Goku complained as that "discussed" the room arrangements.

"No, just last night we all had our own rooms," Sanzo smartly countered.

"You know what I mean!" Goku continued, "Whenever we do have to share rooms I get stuck with Gojyo!"

"I am not going to room with him." Sanzo flatly stated.

"No, I mean shouldn't Hakkai room with him?" Goku said, a new edge to his voice. Sanzo looked at him with just enough emotion to show he was slightly confused. Goku shook his head, "Don't you notice the tension between them?"

Sanzo still seemed confused.

"Over every meal Gojyo keeps lookin' at Hakkai like he does with the waitresses… except there's another part to it that makes him seem not so", he searched for the word, "…lustful."

This made Sanzo stop dead. Come to think of it, he had noticed the two acted odd around each other. He'd had a good idea of what this meant, but had discarded it because such a thing should never be. This stupid monkey had to bring it up and make Sanzo realize the truth. Shit. Damn monkey.

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Hakkai and Gojyo, looking oh-so-manly carrying grocery bags, followed Hakuryu at a steady pace to whatever place they were to stay at that night. Gojyo, being Gojyo, was smoking (which took some time to figure out how because of the groceries). Hakkai, as always, held his trademark grin, and walked without a word, nodding kindly to those who passed.

Upon arriving at the inn, Gojyo and Hakkai were surprised – though Gojyo's main thoughts were not on, nor in, shock – to hear they'd be rooming together this time around. Sanzo looked a bit annoyed at this situation, while Goku had a devilish glow about him.

Dinner was short and quite, but made all parties (at least a bit) tired. Thus, all said goodnight and retired to "bed", this meaning "the place to 'go' after dinner and before sleep". With this in mind, it was no surprise to Hakkai when Gojyo left after dinner for a smoke.

Elsewhere, Sanzo sat on his bed in the shared room, more glum than usual. Goku, always his annoyingly hyper self, bounced over to Sanzo and asked in his annoying voice, "What's wrong, Sanzo?" Goku's question was ignored, and, instead, the blond stood up, stating, "I need a smoke," and leaving the room (and Goku) with the still unanswered question.

Outside, Gojyo suddenly had a new companion, Sanzo. For a good 10 minutes1 they both stood there, smoking, seeming as if they were unaware of the others presence. Well, that may have been the case for Gojyo, but Sanzo was fully aware of Gojyo being there. Ever since Goku had mixed up the rooming situation, Sanzo had been slapped hard in the face with the truth that he had always hidden from him self. He was going to overload.

Gojyo took one that drag on his cigarette and, only to be polite, said "I'm goin'; see ya." This certainly made Sanzo snap, as he heard a new excitement in Gojyo's voice. As Gojyo made to go back into the inn, his wrist was suddenly grasped, and just after he turned around to figure this out, he was pushed hard against a support beam and could feel a strange pair of lips on his own, with a strong tongue that forced its way into his mouth. When mystery person ran short of breath (Gojyo was too stunned to react), the "kiss" was broken. After a second, Gojyo realized who mystery person was: Sanzo.

All Gojyo could muster from the shock was, "What the…?" Though not a complete question, Sanzo replied with a very complete reply. He grabbed Gojyo's shirt and, though blushing furiously, said in his normal tone, "I've liked you for a long time, but it is now obvious you love interest lies elsewhere, so I just wanted to do that before I lost you forever." Sanzo planted one more quick kiss on his lips, and quickly disappeared. This all left Gojyo confused, amused, and ready to go to bed – though not it the common meaning of such a phrase.

(1) I don't know how long it takes to smoke, so I just picked a number.
Author's Note: Ah! I'm sorry the characters are so OOC in this chapter, but that's bound to happen in fics, right? Uh… plot twist! ; Don't worry, it won't come in again, I thought I should just add something in there for our Sanzo/Gojyo likers. I've reviewed my ideas for the story and there will only be one more chapter. Oh, if you can guess the tune to the songs I use in any of my chapters in the disclaimer/warning, then email me with what you'd like to see a fic on next. Ta ta!