Cold as Fire
Disclaimer: Don't own it.
Joh: Yeah. I have SO many stories to update/write!
Jessie: -Hugs- Poor baby.
Joh: -Sniffles pathetically- Oh, by the way…will anyone be my beta? I really need one…so if you can contact me my screen name and e-mail is at my profile! Think of it this way, you get to read my updates and new stories before anyone else.
Jessie: My little Joh has bad grammar! That's too cute!
Joh: -Sulks- I'm not little! I'm older than you!
Jessie: No you're not.
Joh: ….yes ma'am. –Trudges off to brood over apples…yes apples-
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I smiled as my brother rolled the orange I gave him between his palms, a troubled look on his face.
"What's wrong Yoh?"
He glanced up at me, eyes searching mine. My hands itched as I resisted the urge to reach out and touch him.
He smiled slightly. "Nothing."
Silently, I took the orange from his fidgeting hands and peeled it. I could feel Yoh's eyes watching me and I smirked at him. With a lazy flick of my hand I burned the peels into ashes and swept them off the table. "Here." I tossed the orange back to him after taking a piece for myself.
He caught it easily, blinking. "Thanks." He said quietly, breaking apiece off and sucking on it contentedly.
To be honest, I was amazed at how quickly Yoh cheered up. Before he had been practically oozing depressing thoughts but now all I could sense from him was a tinge of unease but for the most part he was fine.
Interesting, ne?
I watched him carefully as he chewed, licking his lips once in a while. I felt a smile twist around my lips. He was so…so…
"What?"
I blinked and realized that Yoh was staring at me questioningly.
"Pardon?"
"You were staring at me…"
"Yes."
"Why?"
I grinned at him and fiddled with a loose strand of his hair. "Because you're pretty."
I snickered to myself when I caught onto the jumble of confused thoughts rushing through my twin's head. He's so fun to play with. Not that what I said wasn't the truth.
Nervously he finished up his snack, sucking on his fingers with his eyes adverted from mine.
As he moved on to his other hand I impulsively grabbed his wrist and jerked him to me so that he fell across the table, looking up at me with wide eyes.
With a smile I slowly licked his fingers, tasting the lingering orange. Another coy look down at Yoh I sucked gently on the tips of his fingers, not taking my eyes off his.
A blush was spreading across his face as an involuntary shiver passed through him.
He jerked back and I let go, licking my lips happily.
Abruptly I stood up, spinning around and heading to the door. "Let's go outside. You look flushed."
/Wonder why.../
I almost laughed out loud when I heard that certain sarcastic thought drifting from Yoh's mind. Yes, I wonder…
I turned around and hold out my hand, fingers outstretched in what I hoped was a welcoming way. "Take my hand." I whisper, keeping my voice low as if to calm him.
The younger brunette eyed me warily before timidly placing his hand in mine.
I clutched his hand, wrapping my long fingers over his possessively. I knew he wanted to pull back out of contact, but I wasn't going to let him.
I pressed my free hand against his chest, feeling the increasing heartbeat. "What are you scared of?"
Yoh didn't answer me; he simply swallowed and looked up expectantly. Smart boy. I nodded and immediately fire surrounded us both in a dancing line of flame.
My brother flinched when sparks brushed against his face and he squeezed his eyes shut.
The hollow feeling of flying takes over me as all is blinded by red fire, spinning…spinning.
Then it's gone. My feet touch the hard Earth as we land softly outside. "Yoh?"
He's squeezing my hands tightly, looking shocked as he looks around. "How'd you do that?" he asks me.
I smile and shrug my shoulders. "Who knows?"
He frowns slightly and turns away, skimming his eyes across the beautiful landscape.
With a sigh I jump into a tree, nestling into the branches. As I draped my poncho across my knees my dark eyes wandered to Yoh who was running across the field happily. Of course the spell I had put on him earlier would keep him from going to far, but I still felt the need to watch him.
A gust of wind blew; sending colorful leaves across the field. Yoh smiled, forgetting his situation, forgetting everything as he indulged himself in the beauty of it all.
He snatched a leave from the wind with the enthusiasm of that of a child.
"Otouto, come up here." I beckoned to him, smiling.
Surprisingly he obeyed, climbing rather clumsily up to my perch. He sat with his legs dangling; leaf still clutched in his hand.
I moved so that I was copying his position, sitting by his side. Slowly I reached out and took the leaf from him, turning it over in my hands.
Yoh watched me silently for a moment, curious. "Isn't it pretty?" he asked me happily.
I looked at the leaf thoughtfully, inspecting the gold and red colors. It almost looked like fire. "Yes."
Dropping the leaf I pulled Yoh close to me, relishing in the contact. He stiffened against me, his eyes glued to the leaf sailing against the wind. "Hao…"
"Shush Yoh." I whispered in his ear, pleased at the shiver it caused.
My otouto relaxed after a tense moment, staring off into nothing. I rested my head against his, nuzzling his soft brown hair.
Closing my eyes I smiled. After years of restless waiting Yoh was mine. And this time no one was going to take him away from me.
My arms tightened around him and I sighed.
Yoh…
0o0o0o0
Joh: Yeah, um…-Shrugs- what can I say?
Jessie: -Hugs- I thought it was good!
Joh: NaNa Nyah!
Answers to Reviews
Sammy Chun
Thank you! Hope you like this one
demonlifehealer
We're all fans of Yoh abuse deep down inside.
sun thief
Aw, thank you! That was so sweet of you! I feel loved.
Kaiamara
We all curse being a fan girl sometimes –Sigh- Hao and Yoh, SO CUTE
Red Asatari
Hao in a tub of chocolate? -Big eyes- Whoa. –Drools-
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thoughtless dreamer
-Glomps- I miss you so much!
kitsunelova
Thanks! You really like the plot?
Darkside of X
Yes, Shaman King is mainly yaoi. Nice to see a new face.
Alicia's power
Yes, Doesn't Hao seem the type to have nasty mood swings? Most make it hard for Yoh.
cheerful-pinkstar
Unlucky molested Yoh? I think he's lucky!
Kuroi Kitty
Did I update soon enough? I don't think so, but here it is!
Deshi-sama
Love the bunny! Cute!
Yumeorb
I finally have a unique idea! Thank you!
HolyMistress
Haha, thanks for the review! Talk to you soon?
lilc
There
will be a full lemon, and as for the question concerning if Yoh will
stay with Hao…we'll see…
P.S
I love evil Hao
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Thank you! You're such a loyal reviewer! By the way, love you
stories!
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Review please!
-JoH