Tsubasa

Part II

No. No no no no no, no! This was all wrong! He was a priest - a man of God, an example, an aid to all those in need; so what the hell was he doing taking advantage of a high school student? Tomonori shut his eyes and leant his head against the back door of his home, gently knocking his forehead on the chipped wood for what seemed like the fiftieth time that night. Not just any high school student though, but Tsukasa - the delicate little angel that depended on him, that trusted him, that lov--

"Ow…"

Tomonori muttered, having hit his head exceptionally hard at that last thought. No, not love. Tsukasa didn't love him, he was just…just…lonely. That's all. Nakaura frowned at that despite himself, dusting off a few flakes of paint that he'd chipped of the wood. He took a deep breath, eyes closed as he tried to compose himself while straightening his shirt. Shirt. Images flashed back through Tomonori's mind; the angel lying back on the grass, biting his bottom lip in ecstasy, his slender fingers intertwined in the elder's hair as Tomonori kissed along his bare chest, glowing pure opal in the moonlight.

Nakaura's eyes flew open and he cursed under his breath. He steadied himself again, determined to put an end to any and all such thoughts. Hell, he didn't need any time added to the years he'd surely have to spend in a confessional after tonight…

He took one final deep breath and poised his hand over the bronze doorknob. Come on you idiot, just go in - it's your house! Besides, its so late, Tsukasa's probably in bed by now…

Tomonori cringed slightly and grabbed hold of the cool metal before any more "unwelcome" images could fill his head.

Tomonori braced himself. Gently, so as not to make a noise, he twisted the doorknob. When he heard no footsteps, no words, he released the breath he'd been holding and opened his eyes. Leaning his knee now against the door to open it steadily and quietly, he pushed, staring at the wood as if willing it to be silent.

"Tomonori-san?"

--dammit. Well, there was no going back now. Still, the priest had to fight an overwhelming urge to turn tail and run; schooling a class with Itsuki in, that he could handle. Fighting Darklores, that he could handle. Now, this, this was absolutely beyond him.

Hearing shuffling in the room beyond, Nakaura realised he'd been frozen in place a good few moments, and so hurriedly shoved the thick wood forward and stepped in; of course, colliding with the angel on the other side. He himself stopped in time, the angel however was knocked backwards - instinctively Tomonori's arms shot out, catching the boy around the waist before he could hit the ground. They stood for an awkward moment, suspended in some strange dance step and blushing a soft pink. Hastily, Tomonori moved to slip his arms away but Tsukasa caught his sleeves in a desperate grip.

"Tomonori, I lov-"

"Don't Tsukasa. Don't do this. You don't love me, you're just confused." Tomonori half choked out, the word 'love' barely even audible. Frowning in an accidentally adorable manner, Tsukasa tried again, his voice finding a little more strength.

"I'm not confused. You mistake me for a child, but children are innocent…children don't spill other children's blood…"

It was Tomonori's turn to frown, questioning, but the angel seemed to shake whatever thoughts he had been dwelling upon away. Tomonori did likewise.

"It…it's complicated, Tsukasa. Even if…I'm a teacher! By human standards, you've not even come of age-"

"Tomonori." Tsukasa spoke, silencing his elder immediately, him now looking down at the angel with pained eyes. "I love you. You love me-" Tomonori turned his face away but the angel, his angel, placed a palm against his cheek, drawing him back. Both knew what he spoke now was the truth.

"I love you, Tomonori. Nothing could be simpler."

Neither of them protested. A gentle smile spread over Nakaura's lips as he looked deep into Tsukasa's eyes; he was ready to drown. Drawing the boy in closer as another hand swept around his neck, he leant in, meeting soft lips with his own.

This is easy as lovers go.

Thank you for all the support! This chapter was inspired by the song 'Easy As Lovers Go' (hence last line) off Shrek2, I forget by who - REALLY gotta go now so sorry for any abruptness, am being shouted at to go! No fair - hope you liked the fic tho! Wow, first complete fic! Go me, lol. Yea, this was just a 2 part thing, as it turns out - eep! Thanks again everyone, g2g!

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