Chapter 2 - Putting Heads Together

The next morning, Yoh got up to see that Anna had already left for the grocery store. He felt his head to see how much it hurt. It stung, but not a whole lot. He had always been a fast healer. Then he remembered what had happened with Ren. "So it wasn't a dream. . . .Good."

He walked downstairs to see that the guys hadn't come today. Well he knew why Manta wasn't there. He had a lesson to go to. And Horohoro and Ryu were going to meet pirika. She was coming for a visit and Horohoro hadn't seen his sister for a really long time. So the only ones home were him and Ren. Good. That's the way he wanted it to be. Just them.

Just then, Ren came downstairs, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "Yoh. You're awake." he said with a smile on his face. He looked pleased to realize that the previous day wasn't a dream, too.

"Yep. Slept pretty good. And my head doesn't hurt much either. So it's turning out to be a pretty good day already." he said grinning like a little kid at an amusement park. "Well, I guess we're gonna have to wait for Anna to get back because I'm pretty sure that there isn't any more food left. So why don't we take this "alone" time to talk?"

"I agree completely, Yoh. Why don't we go upstairs incase someone comes in? I don't think it would be a good thing for us to be caught." said Ren heading upstairs.

Yoh followed willingly. While they were heading up the stairs, Yoh was just staring at Ren's back. What were they going to do about this? When and who could they tell? These questions and others were floating around Yoh's mind. But he would do anything for them to be together. Even if it meant running away without telling anybody. They entered Ren's room and sat down on the bed. Just as they did the night before.

"So, Yoh. I think my biggest problem at the moment is Bason. And Amidamaru, of course. They'll be the hardest to keep it from. I think maybe we should tell them first and soon. They are spirits after all. What do you think?" Ren asked Yoh.

"I think that's a good idea. We need to tell them really soon. What if we did that right now? Just to get it over with? You know, so we don't put it off until one of them comes through a wall in the middle of us kissing."

"Perfect. Let's go get it done. And we have to make them swear not to tell the other ghosts."

"Yeah. The last thing we need is them telling Tokagero or Cory and them telling Ryu or Horohoro." said Yoh. He really didn't need them to know yet. They would probably die of shock.

They then went back downstairs to find Amidamaru and Bason. They found them in the garden. They liked to hang there a lot. They said that the flowers were peaceful. They looked up as Ren and Yoh entered the garden together. Yoh looked at Ren as if to give him an assuring look. Ren began to talk first.

"Bason. Amidamaru. We have something to tell you. And you have to swear not to repeat this to anyone else. Not even Manta. And no ghosts in the graveyards either." said Ren not wasting any time.

"We promise, Master Ren. What is it you want to tell us?" asked Bason.

Yoh gave a sigh as it was his turn to talk. "We're. . . .we're in. . ." he staggered. He couldn't quite get it out.

"Oh just spit it out, Yoh." Ren told him.

"We're in love. Ren and I are in love." he said finally. He looked up at Amidamaru first. He had a look on his face of utter shock.

"You're joking. Right?" asked Amidamaru. He didn't look like he wanted to believe this.

"No. We're not." said Yoh. "We are deeply in love. You two are the first to know. We thought it would mean more if you knew first."

"If you don't believe us. We can prove it to you." Ren then took Yoh in his arms and passionately kissed him. Yoh was a little surprised at first but then closed his eyes and began to kiss him back. They did this for a minute or two. When they finished, they looked up at their guardian ghosts again as if to say 'Now do you believe us?'

"We don't know what to say, Master Ren. This is so sudden." said Bason.

"I guess you could say it's hard to swallow. But, I will support you, Yoh. No matter what your decision is. You are my master and my friend. Nothing can change that." said Amidamaru. He was very surprised at this news. But what he said was true. He would support Yoh no matter what.

"Same goes for me. I shall support you all the way, Master Ren." said Bason.

"Well. That's a load off my mind." said Yoh with his smile on again. "You two were the ones I was most scared of rejecting it. Ha ha."

"I agree. I thank you both for accepting this. It means a lot to us. But remember. You can't tell anybody. Not a soul. No pun intended of course." said Ren looking very relieved.

"Well. Pardon me, Yoh. But, how are you gonna tell Anna and the others? This is a very big issue and must be dealt with properly." said Amidamaru becoming more comfortable with the issue.

"Yeah. We haven't figured that part out yet. But we will. Right, Ren?"

"Right. Perhaps we should go try to figure that out right now. Shall we?" said Ren gesturing to the house.

"Sure. See you guys later, okay?" said Yoh waving to the ghosts.

"See you." said Bason. "That's something you don't see everyday."

"It sure isn't, my friend."

As Yoh and Ren started into the house, Ren said, "That sure was a relief. I was so frightened that they wouldn't accept this. But knowing that they did is the best thing right now. Except for being with you, Yoh. Nothing is better than that."

"Thanks. It's good to know that I'm special in that way." said Yoh with the biggest grin on his face he ever had. "Hey. Wanna go to my room for a change?"

"Sure. A change of scenery is always good." said Ren, also with a grin on his face. "Are we just gonna talk some more?"

"I was kind of thinking of something a little more. . .um. . . physical. If you know what I mean." he said with a wink.

"Oh. You naughty boy, you. I never knew you had it in you. That's probably one of the best ideas you've ever had." Ren said grabbing on to Yoh's shirt and pulling him forcefully towards him. Their lips pressed together and they attempted to go upstairs. It was very awkward in their position. So they had to pull apart from each other to get up and when they entered the room, they came together again. Yoh shut and locked the door without even looking. (Wow. Amazing. He can multitask.) Ren started to unbutton Yoh's shirt when Yoh started to do the same to Ren.

The layed on the bed embracing each other. Both with a smile on their faces. Ren looked up into Yoh's eyes and said, "That was the best moment of my life."

"Mine, too. That was incredible. After we rest a minute, we should probably change the sheets on the bed or else Anna will suspect something." Yoh then kissed Ren on the neck. As if to say thank you. "I really do love you, Ren. No joke."

"I love you, too. With all my heart." replied Ren. He had never felt the feeling that was inside him right now. He felt light and he hadn't a care in the world. He kind of didn't know what to do about this feeling. It was something completely new to him. All his life he was taught to hate, but, there was no hate in him now. Only his love for Yoh. "I never want to leave you, Yoh."

"I know. And you never will. I promise. I promise that I'll find a way for us to be together forever." said Yoh. He meant every word of it. It was amazing, though. Two days ago he was promised to Anna and he thought that was that. But now he was in love with Ren. His best friend. . .no. . . his love.

They finally got up and got dressed. They were both all smiles and kept looking at each other. They then started to change the ruffled sheets that were covered in sweat and . . . other substances. When they were finished they went back downstairs to see Anna come in the yard.

"Not bad timing, huh?" said Yoh.

"Not bad at all. I'd almost say perfect." Ren replied with a smile on his face.

Anna came in and set the groceries on the table and just looked at them. "What are you looking at? These groceries aren't gonna put themselves away. Get to work. It's the least you can do for not cleaning the kitchen yesterday."

"Hey. I was hurt. I went unconscious. I could've died if Ren wasn't there to help. So. ." Just then Anna grabbed Yoh by the scruff of his shirt and said.

"What was that? Did you just talk back to me? For your sake, I hope not. Now put these away." she then went to the living room to watch the TV. Perhaps her favourite soap opera was on. Anyway.

Without anymore complaint, Yoh and Ren put the groceries away. They didn't care, so long as they were doing it together. And every now and then they would give a little chuckle knowing what they had just gotten away with. But they knew they would have to tell everybody else, and soon.

I know I left out them making it. But I can't write lemons at all. So I didn't want to discourage you from reading the rest of the story. Reviews please.