Vacation Daze by Cienna
Chapter 6 - Voyeurism
Author's Note - Much thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far!
Watching Ginji bolt out of the room, Ban decided not to follow him immediately. He was still reeling from the feel of Ginji's tongue against his face, and he touched the spot where it had been gently with his fingers. There was no way that could have been platonic. But then, it seemed he wasn't sure of anything with Ginji anymore. This vacation had been filled with moments where he had been certain Ginji was attracted to him, only to have his certainty taken away seconds later. He no longer knew what to think.
Going into the bedroom he changed quickly into his swim trunks and grabbed a towel, heading for the beach. Ginji was already in the ocean when he arrived. Ban approached the water gingerly, checking the temperature with his foot, even though he knew it couldn't be that cold after being warmed by the afternoon sun. Seeing him standing at the edge, Ginjicame over.
"Ban-chan! You're coming in, right? It's not cold."
"You would say it wasn't cold no matter what the temperature was just to get me to come in."
"That's not true, Ban-chan! I don't like cold water either. And this water will feel less cold if you get a little wet." Ginji splashed him playfully and then backed away. Ban took off after him, diving into the water gracefully. It really wasn't so bad if you got it over with all at once. They swam for awhile until Ban, claiming exhaustion, spread his towel and collapsed on the beach. The warm afternoon sun felt good after the chilly water and he started becoming drowsy.
"Ban-chan!" Ginji came onto the beach and sat beside him, spraying him with icy droplets of water. "Why did you get out?"
"I just need a break. I'm going to relax here for a few minutes. And don't lean over me like that, you're dripping ."
"Oh, sorry, Ban-chan." Ginji obediently backed away and Ban smiled at him before his eyes somehow managed to drift shut.
"It's okay."
A few minutes later Ginji had grabbed his shoulder and was shaking him. "Ban-chan! Ban-chan!"
He opened his eyes a crack. "What? This had better be good. I was practically asleep."
"You don't have any sunscreen on, Ban-chan. You're going to get burnt if you lay out on the beach like this."
Ban groaned. "I'll be okay. Don't worry about it."
Ginji frowned, picking up their tube of sunscreen. "I'll put it on for you, Ban-chan. I don't want you to get burnt."
That was not a good idea. Ban sat up quickly and snatched the bottle away from Ginji. "I can do it myself." He opened the cap and began applying the coconut scented cream to his chest and arms.
"But you can't reach your back," Ginji pointed out.
"I don't need any on my back. I'll be lying on it anyway."
"You're being silly, Ban-chan. Why don't you want me to touch your back? Is it still hurting you?"
"No, it doesn't hurt. I told you…" Ban sighed and gave in. "Fine, but be quick about it."
"I will, Ban-chan!" Ginji announced cheerfully. "Turn over on your stomach."
Ban sighed and turned over obediently. Ginji began rubbing the sunscreen on his back, pressing deeply into his muscles and kneading. Ban sighed, only Ginji could make the simple act of applying sunscreen feel so good. Ban began to relax against his will. Before he knew it he had drifted off to the smell of coconuts. When he woke up, Ginji was gone and the sun was beginning to set. He picked up his towel and headed back to the beach house, hoping that Ginji would have made them something for dinner.
The beach house once again looked deserted and Ban approached it warily. Ginji better not have disappeared again. He opened the door and was about to announce that he was back, but a strange noise stopped him. It sounded like someone in pain. Instantly, his guard was up. He had no idea what the noise was, but he wasn't going to take a chance on it being some kind of enemy. He had to be prepared in case Ginji was being attacked. Slowly, he moved through the kitchen and into the living room, trying to make as little noise as possible. He didn't see anything suspicious but the sounds seemed to be coming from the bedroom. He inched his way towards the bedroom door which was slightly ajar.
Ban glanced through the crack in the door and felt his breath catch. Ginji was sitting on the edge of the bed facing the bathroom, his hand in the lap. Ban was about to call his name when he noticed that Ginji was touching himself. Instantly, Ban's face went red, but he somehow couldn't bring himself to either walk away or announce his presence.
Ginji's face was flushed as his hand moved up and down his erection. Occasionally he would moan loudly, causing Ban's knees to go weak. He leaned against the wall for support. He knew he should tell Ginji he was there, but he couldn't bring himself to do so. Especially since he was now painfully hard himself. He had never imagined that seeing Ginji like this would cause him to have such a strong reaction. After all, he had seen his partner naked quite a few times. It wasn't like he kept his eyes completely to himself when they visited hot springs. But he had never seen Ginji like this. Almost unconsciously his hand began to move down to the opening in his swim trunks. As he stroked himself through the soft fabric he continued to watch Ginji. His partner's legs were spread wantonly, and he was stroking himself faster now. Ban had never thought he would become so aroused just by watching someone pleasure themselves. More than anything he wished he was the one touching Ginji. He wished it was his hand on Ginji, his partner's breath hot against his neck.
After a few minutes, Ginji cried out and collapsed on the bed. Ban came a moment later, biting his lip to keep from calling out Ginji's name. It was some time before he felt recovered enough to move away from the support of the wall. He glanced through the crack in the door again and saw that Ginji was getting up from the bed. In his desperation to get away from the door before Ginji saw that he had been watching, he somehow managed to knock his sunglasses off on the doorframe. They seemed undamaged so he ran to the kitchen sink and quickly began cleaning himself up with a paper towel.
This was getting ridiculous. What kind of person got off on secretly watching their best friend touching themselves? He knew he should have either told Ginji he was home or snuck back outside when he saw what his friend was doing, but he hadn't been able to do. He had just stood there, as if something had been holding him in place. Surely he had more self-control than that.
"Ban-chan!"
Ban jumped and turned around. Ginji was standing behind him looking just slightly disheveled, his cheeks still flushed.
"How long have you been home?"
Ban had to look away from the directness of Ginji's gaze. "Not long. I just walked in and was doing some dishes. Must have fallen asleep on the beach."
"Oh. Why are your glasses over there on the floor?" He pointed to the area near the bedroom door.
Ban flinched and walked over to grab them, slipping them on carefully. "I must have dropped them earlier." Ginji just stared at him and Ban hoped he wouldn't comment on the obvious lie. They both knew he didn't go anywhere without his glasses. "So what should we have for dinner?" It was a sad attempt at changing the subject, but Ban had to do something, anything, to stop Ginji from looking at him the way he was now.
Suddenly, Ginji's face lit up, and within moments Ginji's arms were around him. He pressed his lips against Ban's lips in what might have been a kiss, but then pulled away just as quickly.
"I love you, Ban-chan! And I want ramen." Ginji bounded off in the direction of the kitchen as Ban stared after him, wondering if he would ever figure out what the hell was going on.