Chapter 21

This was the worst. He still didn't understand what was going on. Ever since his mishap in the forest, the falling and hitting his jaw, he had been having these little episodes where he couldn't remember for the life of him what had happened.

The most recent of these little losses of memory had been earlier this morning when he decided to grab a cup of hot tea from the vending machine in the stairwell. The only thing he could remember of that, had been a really strange atmosphere emanating from the small room and a bright flashing light as he opened the door.

Sho rolled over and curled into a ball on the sofa in Shoko's suite. Maybe he should tell her. He sighed. No, that would be a bad idea, then she would know that he had bothered Kyoko all that day and she would know what an uncool, clumsy idiot he'd been. She would probably even figure out what was going on between him and Reino of Vie Ghoul. There was also that added chance that she would think he had a head injury and make him go to the doctor for testing.

Sho's Missing Memory:

Kuon found the perfect place for a little alone time with his favorite muse, he thought as his mischievous lips and tongue traveled up and down her delicious, elegant neck and her soft, nervous moans caressed his ears.

She hissed a little as he nibbled. "We shouldn't be doing this here." She scolded.

He drew back and stared lustily at the little goddess he had pinned to the wall next to the vending machine. "And where else would you suggest, my love." He purred as he dove back to her ear in a growling whisper. "We can't go to my room. Phobos is there." He nibbled again and relished in her moans. "And Momose-san is in yours." He licked and she squirmed between him and the wall.

"What if someone sees?" She panted as she extended her neck as an offering, her fingers caressing the nape of his neck.

He chuckled, then lifted her into his arms, pinning her further and wrapping her legs around his hips, grinding into her. "We are gods, my Sweet." He smirked and she captured his lips with fervor as the blond's hand dipped into the back of her pants and enjoyed the feel of her supple, yet firm backside beneath the cloth and lace it was covered by.

She yelped a little in pleasure as she felt the tips of his fingers graze her moist heat and she tightened her hold on him.

The door flew open, hitting the opposite wall, surprising the lovers. "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!?" The bottled blond singer angrily hissed out.

Kuon turned his head to the side as a blushing Kyoko looked over his shoulder with her legs still tightly wrapped around him. "What does it look like, idiot?" Kuon's grip on Kyoko tightened even more possessively as he removed his free hand from her pants and the VK artist started to approach the pair.

Kyoko whispered something in his ear and he smiled at her angelically.

Sho would never remember walking through that door. He wouldn't remember the feelings of terror and dread that washed over him as the tall, green-eyed, blond, older teen settled Kyoko back on her feet, and he would never remember being shoved backwards out the door or having it slammed in his face. All he would remember would be the fact that he initially wanted coffee from the vending machine and then changed his mind at the last moment, opting for a latte from the café across the street.

Kuon lifted her back into his arms and smiled mischievously. "Now... Where were we?..." He purred as his naughty mouth and hands resumed their activities.

End Memory

All in all, Karuizawa had been a major leap in the relationship between the pair. They had grown out of their mortal hang-ups, a little, and a lot closer. Each encounter after the stairwell, was becoming a little more intense, stopping just short of a passionate disrobing of the two and spending the evening after, in cold showers at their respective abodes. It would only be a matter of time before their little make-out sessions turned down a steamier path.

"Kuu, you know that I don't approve of this. He's still struggling with Rick's death. Do you really want to disturb him before he feels he's ready to see you and Juli?" Lory asked.

Kuu sighed into the phone. "Look Boss, we just miss him and we haven't heard anything from him for the past five years. He's our only son. We miss him and don't tell me that watching him from afar should be enough. Are you aware that Juli gave me the silent treatment for almost a full six months after he left? Do you know how it feels to have your wife in the same room and treat you as if you are the most detestable creature that ever lived?"

Lory sighed. "No Kuu... I don't, and I'm sorry for what you've been going through, but it's a necessary evil. I can tell you that he is very close. I suppose it wouldn't hurt for you to come to Japan." Lory was silent in thought for a moment. "There is someone that you should meet though. I think they would impress you quite a bit."

"If it allows me to see my son, then I'll do it." Kuu told him enthusiastically. "Besides, I was planning on putting my stage-name to rest there anyway."

"All I have to say is, upset her and you will definitely get his attention. Just... be careful not to irritate her too terribly much or you could be surprised by her reaction." Lory thought of all of the heinous things she could actually do to a mortal if Kuu stepped on her toes too much. He would definitely need to have a discussion with her on controlling her temper. Hopefully he wouldn't need to do damage control.

"I'm not a complete ogre, you know. I know what not to do." Kuu groused. "I won't be a complete ass to a girl."

Lory laughed. "Trust me... Her safety is definitely not what I'm worried about if you upset her too much."

"He is really that protective of her?" Kuu sounded a little surprised. He couldn't remember if Kuon had ever been that way with a girl.

"Hmmm, I guess you could say that he is, but he really isn't the one you need to worry about if you piss her off." He warned. "All I can say is, stay away from the subject of a musician by the name of Sho Fuwa and you'll be fine." Lory chuckled.

"Bad time?" Kuu asked.

"You could say that." He told him. "Let's just say that he deserves divine retribution."

Kuu laughed and his voice dropped a little. "That is really saying something coming from you lately Father Zeus."

"Let's just say that if I could find Hades in all of this mess, I would gladly let him reign freely on that particular mortal and Aphrodite would be disgusted at the way he used love." Lory spat out. "But I digress, we don't need that type of reputation anymore... At least until we are a bit more secure in our place." He finished.

"Well, the way things seem to be going for the past few hundred years, it won't be much longer. Although, I am starting to get that itch once again. I'm sensing something big on the horizon. I'm not sure if it's another World War or a significant breakthrough on our position in their hearts." Kuu casually commented.

"Honestly, I think it's the later and not the former. Thank the stars." He chuckled. "I suppose I should let you get back to your adoring wife and fans."

"Okay then, I suppose I will see you at the end of November then." They ended their call, one Olympian to another, father to son.