Sakura and Iason, talk about some concerns involving Gon. Gon returns, the two ask him to wait a little while longer; he agrees, but with a condition; they join him on a picnic…
A/N: Sorry about that, it was upload error that happens from time to time.
They had a game plan; it was just a matter of putting it into play. Both boys were worried about Gon, and now that Killua has been involved, that makes three. The main problem is both Iason and Sakura are physically attracted to Gon, to various degrees…
If Gon keeps pushing, they'll fall for the boy's charm, giving in to his every desire and whim, maybe even regretting their actions later on.
After learning about Gon's past, with him having learnt some things from a bunch of fanatics, Iason felt like neither of them is equipped to help Gon. They need someone who isn't in-love with Gon… who can be unbiased, someone who is able to take the information, analyse it, and then come to a conclusion where all of them could help the boy.
Sure, they could be over worrying about the situation, or ask Gon directly, where his unashamed side would say everything as it is… but they needed something to work with, something they could use to help them with the situation.
Sakura blankly stares off into the distance; the moment Gon kisses him, every time… So, if Gon says something important while he's kissing him, he's gonna miss it. Iason isn't fairing any better. A part of him wants to be touched by Gon… drowned in the boy's physical embrace, to have Gon manipulated his body to however he likes.
He wants it…
He craves it…
But first he has to make sure that when it happens; neither of them is going to regret it. Iason unconsciously pulled Sakura closer, the boy placed firmly in his lap. How exactly are the two going to convince Gon without exactly giving in…?
"Iason…?" Sakura barely whispered, blushing from Iason's latest movement. He was being cradled, held tightly in the arms of someone who had some serious concerns for another. While he liked the assertive nature of his partner's current actions, one of them needs to talk, "What are we going to say…?"
Iason's grip loosened, forcing himself to slide out from underneath Sakura. What exactly do they say? They needed something to work with, "We… we tell him that we need time to work out our feelings, while you casually drop Killua's name, saying that he might know something."
"About…?"
"Intimacy, which is where I come in; I act a little confused, Gon talks about them, we say that Killua might know something more, but then you have to also mention about Killua still being in that issue with Daniel's memory still being lost."
"What if Gon wants to ring immediately?"
Iason hummed, how do they divert the boy's attention, to make him delay the call at least by three days? They needed a way to anchor the boy's attention… a white lie perhaps? "We ask him not to do so… so…" Iason hummed some more, "So… we need to ask Killua to send out a text to everyone, to let everyone that they are both safe, Gon wouldn't wait a second longer, calling right after the news! He'd be so happy."
"I think it's better if Killua sends it to Gon first, waits an hour or as he's talking to Gon, then send it to everyone else."
"Actually…" Iason smiled a little, he hadn't thought about his brother getting involved in the matter, or maybe he just expected Gon's lightning fast response to immediately call right after the reveal… the problem is what if Leorio sees it first? "Then we'll make him send it to you as well, after the call he alerts everyone else, better?"
"Yeah… but I'm a little worried about what you said?"
"About…?" Iason looked concerned at Sakura, a flicker from within telling him to nuzzle in the boy's neck. Gon was really rubbing off him in more than one way. He liked the physical affection, and Sakura does respond to some of it…
He didn't act on his internal feelings, instead of waiting to listen to Sakura's concern.
"You said: We don't have the knowledge to help him through it… What if this isn't the only thing we need help with? With if this is one of the many things where we have to rely on others for help? I don't like… I don't like feeling useless to Gon. I love him, you love him… but what if we keep hitting ditches where we can't talk to him, where we have to rely on others like Killua, Daniel, even your brother to help us through it?"
Iason tensed up at the words, Sakura just spilled the worst of his worries, and all Iason could do right now was blankly staring at the boy. What does he even says to that, he hadn't thought about that far into the future, the what-ifs of whether or not this is a common occurrence?
With Gon, that could be a possibility, where the unknown forces them to go to others… he needed to say something, to do anything to ease the boy's mind, but the boy's sudden tears made it impossible to say anything.
Exactly how many times, has Sakura already felt like this, since dating Gon?
Iason brought Sakura closer just in case, trying to find the right balance between affection and care, using his body to help calm the boy down. Taking a deep breath, he felt like he needed to open up a little, "I was told that communication is the key to a good relationship in the past…"
He remembered his foster father uttering those words to him. He didn't let his thought get to close to the memory, wanting to be here for Sakura, not to reminisce on his past "We all need to have a sit down together, to get through all our worries. Once Killua talks to Gon, and we deal with the whole… Gon finding out about how to have sex, with us… How about we have a proper conversation, just the three of us? We talk about what we are worried about, and try to help each other through it… how does that sound?"
He could feel Sakura nodded his head in his chest, "Ok, do you want to have a quick shower, splash your face a little? We should try to hide this from Gon, at least until we can talk about it. I'm sure if Gon were to see you know, he'd try to comfort you… to get you to talk."
"I wouldn't want that…"
Iason hummed in approval, taking the time to wipe a few stray tears away. He won't kiss the boy, not when he was this emotionally distraught. He had to make sure Sakura was going to be ok, after confessing how scared he was of losing Gon…
Perhaps… even him…
"Um… Iason, would it be alright if you join me in the shower, at least to make sure I'm ok?"
Iason nodded, his head bopping in understanding, "Sure, sure…" The boy took hold of Sakura's side, helping the boy stand comfortably, guiding them towards the bathroom. He sat the boy down on the toilet set, moving over to the shower to turn it on. Once it was on, the boy calmly adjusted the temperature, hoping that he could get it to his partner's liking.
"I hope it's ok for you…" the boy twisted his head back around, to face Sakura. He hadn't expected the boy to have already shed his clothes. The boy looked away, unable to gaze at his partner's naked form. It's not that he didn't want to; it's that he refused to take advantage of the situation. Especially Sakura, "I'll wait out here, make sure your fine… that you're looked after… from outside the shower."
"Ok…" Sakura stepped up to the boy, he wanted to be comforted, the same way Gon tended to do. He held Iason's hands, even when the boy refused to look at him, Sakura guided the boy's hands to his hips, letting them settle as his side.
Iason gave the boy a gentle squeeze, the warmth of the contact which made his chest bubble with unwanted feelings, ones he didn't wish to take advantage of. He wanted to look at the boy, to find out what he really wanted… but he couldn't, not while Sakura's hands a guiding his upward along the boy's sides.
Sakura reached out to pull Iason into a hug, to coax him into looking at him. As soon as his hands found Iason's side, the boy immediately let go of his hips. Sakura's features dropped…
There was something going on with Iason that he hadn't understood. Maybe Iason just didn't recognise that he just wanted to be hugged? Or maybe his movements were pushing the boy out of his comfort zone. Sakura felt a little guilty from his own actions, refusing to push the boy's boundaries any further. So instead, he leaned into Iason, pressing a small kiss into the boy's cheek, "Thank you, for being here for me…"
He couldn't see the boy's reaction, but just by going by his tone, he could tell Sakura wasn't ok, not by a long shot.
Iason sat in silence, nothing but the sound of splattering water, and the hum of the boy's saddened voice, to fill the silence. He hoped that by the time Gon gets back, the two of them were able to calmly rationalise the situation.
But at least now, he understood Sakura's deep down feelings…
He wasn't just afraid of being left behind by Gon… He was afraid of being unable to help his partner, to be able to stand by his side when he needed him most. The question is, what should Iason do with that information…?
How does he help the one his starting to emotionally connect with, to understand his deepest feelings?
How does he get the three of them to connect with one another…?
"~"
Gon returned with a smile as bright as his early morning walk. He found the perfect location to have a picnic, somewhere that was not only soothing but bound to brighten Sakura's mood. Although, it might be a little too far, at least a half-an-hour distance if he ran.
He really wanted to bring the others there, while it was still fresh in his mind. Plus, he did buy a picnic basket as well as a few sandwiches in preparation for the evening. Gon stumbled out of his shoes, expecting to find at least Iason in the living room.
What he found, was an empty room, "Guy's…?" Gon asked quietly, hoping that the two of them weren't having a nap without him. The boy shifted his attention to the hallway, quietly searching the rooms.
He found them both in the bathroom, but as he was about to open his mouth, he took note of the situation, smiling before leaving to wait in the living room. As much as he would like to join in, he would've ruined it.
"~"
Sakura got out of the shower after a few minutes, the red puffy eyes now dissipated from the water. He wanted to have Iason at least look him in the eyes, so he could thank him properly, but he felt like that would be too much to ask.
Instead, he opted to go a more neutral route, one where he feels like Iason would be willing to accommodate. Sakura wrapped one towel around his waist before turning to Iason, "can you help dry my hair?"
Iason looked up, taking note of Sakura's slightly tanned skin, the smoothness which disappeared under the towel; he swallowed thickly, his thoughts soon taking a turn for the worst. He eased out a calm breath, "Sure…" taking away the towel from Sakura's hair, he helped his partner out.
The scene was still tense, but at least Sakura was trying to get in some small talk, even if it was in the form of questions. The smaller boy let the silence linger a little bit longer, taking his time to ease into these feelings and thoughts, "I wanted to thank you again…"
"You don't have to…" Iason murmured quietly, fingers otherwise still kneading his partner's hair.
"Well, it's only fair I thank you properly… For everything, you've done for me… for Gon…"
"I'm only trying to help…"
Sakura hummed, he wanted to turn around, to look in the boy's eyes, to grab his attention and thank him properly. It's what he really wants to do, but considering his angle, it's only a matter of time before Iason asks him to turn around on his own.
And right on cue, the boy had done so a few minutes later.
Iason pulled the towel away, "Can you turn around?"
Sakura did so, but the moment he was looking into Iason's eyes, he could see that the boy wanted to look away, not because of feeling disgusted, there was something else Sakura couldn't exactly pick up on… or understand.
Iason gently reached out, fingers grazing the top of the boy's hair, trying to flatten the part the stood up like it had a mind of its own. The only problem was he failed to do so, the hair stuck up once more, but now his hand was resting against Sakura's cheek.
The flushed expression mixed with the relaxed features, the one that showed that he felt comfortable at the moment, regardless of where the boy's hand was… made him want to lean in. It would have felt right within the moment, but too much time had passed.
Iason moved on, running the towel along the boy's hair, trying to dry whatever remained wet.
Sakura continued, "I don't want me opening up to you make us feel awkward around each other… It's just that within the moment… I felt like I could tell you anything. And… well, I don't feel bad for saying any of it really… I just…" Sakura reached around, wrapping his arms around Iason's chest while making sure to not grip him too tightly.
If Iason didn't feel comfortable, he wanted to give the boy a way out… to escape, even if it hurt him a little.
Iason stopped his motions, feelings bubbling up once more. But they no longer feel like it was full of desires, and indecent thoughts. He felt like a part of himself was understanding the situation a little better. He let the towel fall to the floor, his arms wrapping around Sakura.
He could feel the boy relax, his emotions stirring to do more… in a manner, he'd feel comfortable with. Resting his hand against Sakura's cheek, he coaxed the boy to look at him once more.
Their eyes met, feelings building up as their gaze lingered between each other. What they wanted was the same, a connection that made them realise each other's feelings. The only problem was neither of them felt like they could read each other's mind. When Iason leaned in, Sakura closed his eyes.
He didn't feel worried in the slightest… even when his mind was pleading with him, wanting to make sure that Iason was comfortable with what he was about to do.
The two joined lips, a feeling of warmth spreading through each other. It felt right… providing a sense of security the two of them craved. When the two pulled back, both had flushed cheeks, but upon looking into each other's eyes… neither of them regrets their actions.
But there was something else; something both of them had picked up, but with neither of them had realised the other thought the same. For once in their lives, they didn't feel like they needed Gon to be here, the scene fit the emotions. Having Gon here felt like it would've soured the mood… or at least take it in a direction neither of them wanted to be in right now.
It doesn't mean they don't love Gon anymore; in fact, both of them were unable to stop thinking about the boy the entire time, how much he means to them… Their whole talk began because they wanted to figure out a way to get Gon to open up about his past, to help figure out whether or not those fanatics damaged his emotions, or stunted them in a way other than stopping him from figuring out he can love more than one person at the same time.
At least now, they've made a step in the right direction… understanding each other a little better.
Iason quickly pulled back, not in a way to sour the mood, but he still needed to remind not only Sakura, but himself about their current predicament "I don't want to rush this, but we don't know when Gon might come back…"
Sakura looked down, he didn't want this to stop; he wanted to continue speaking to Iason. He felt like he could tell the boy what was troubling him… but never about his feelings directly involving the boy, his concerns…
The boy leaned upward, pressing a kiss to the side of Iason's cheek. He allowed his hands to linger on the boy before he was finally willing to let go. Next time… next time he'll be able to tell his partner how he feels about him, and with that… he was sure he'll no longer be afraid of telling Gon how he feels… what he has been worried about for all this time.
"~"
The two almost screamed in shock once they stepped into the living room. Gon was there, waiting for them on the couch like the bubbly-smiling-goofball they've come to love. The only problem is, they don't know how long he's been sitting there.
But judging by how he was swaying from side-to-side, he had a huge secret ready to burst out the moment they said: go…
Iason looked at Sakura, wondering if the boy wanted to say it instead. The two felt a mutual connection, one of understanding, which earned a rather loud "Aww", from their companion. Although, the Aww sounded more like it was filled jealousy, rather than just him considering the scene to be cute.
It made the two's cheeks flush red out of embarrassment, but it wouldn't deter them from speaking their mind, especially Sakura's, "Gon, there's something we need to speak to you about…"
Gon stopped swaying, his features twisting into concern. Maybe he should have gone into the bathroom, but from his point-of-view, he felt like he would've ruined the tender moment, "Is everything ok?"
"Yes, but…" Sakura trailed off. He didn't know how he should word their concerns… especially without triggering Gon's curiosity. He turned to Iason.
The boy sighed, "What Sakura is trying to say, you know how you wanted to know about my accidental… slip-of-the-tongue confession? Well, we want you to wait another three days."
Gon gave them puppy-dog eyes, the two freaking out from how adorable the boy had just become. It was as if they had ripped a puppy's favourite toy out from his paws, and chucked it out the window.
"No…" Sakura held up an accusing finger, he can't give into Gon, no matter how adorable the boy can get, "we need a little more time to understand ourselves, and then we feel like we can tell you what we… well, feel…"
Gon puffed up his cheeks, "Aww… ok. Fine, but then you have to do something for me…"
"Deal!" The two said unison, making Gon a little more jealous. His cheeks puffed out, as though ready to blow a raspberry at any moment, "put something on casual, we're going for a picnic."
"Now…?"
Gon nodded, his body swaying once more, "I have a really big surprise for you! I feel like you both are going to love it!"
It hasn't raised any concerns for either of the boys; if anything, it made them rush to get ready. When Gon is happy about something, it's something they needed to see for themselves.
They wanted to see Gon's surprise… the one that made him so giddy.
"~"
Gon led his partners through a forest, guiding the two by hand, as Iason was forced to hold a blanket and Sakura holding the basket of goodies. He can't wait to see Sakura's gleaming eyes full of wonder and awe, the little twinkle in his eyes whenever he discovers something new.
While he is unsure how many of the flowers Sakura could name upon arrival, it was the sight that was bound to suck him in with the curiosity to explore.
Iason on the other hand, he wanted to see how the boy would react. Would it be out of awe, or would his breath still as his drawn into the scenery.
In any case, Gon couldn't wait. The boy shifted through the last part of the forest, his hand pulling back a small bush. He intended to enter through this part as if he were about to do a magic trick.
The boy was preparing himself for the grand reveal, a secret which he hoped he was the only one on the continent who was aware of the place "I hope you like it…" Gon pulled back the leaves; his two partners dropped their stuff in unison.
Sakura was the first to make a move, his hand reaching out, stepping past the leaves to take in the beauty. The gentle breeze guided the flowers, the wavering causing a sea of colour to ripple along the lush green. He had no idea what to say, let alone do…
But he could feel his emotions wavering, the tears forming. Gon had found this, and rather than keeping it a secret, he brought Iason and himself to the grand reveal. Gon knew him well… providing him with a memory he'd cherish forever. It was a gift he'd never thought he'd be given… "Thank you…" the boy sobbed, loving every inch of the sight.
Even though the area was a little smaller than two tennis courts merged together, the field of flower's beauty was unmatched by what was in the middle. It wasn't just any willow tree, it was a Rainbow-Prism Willow, there were only a thousand left in the world, and this one, just happened to grow over a small pond.
The rippling pond combined with the leaves from the tree, made the water look like a Van Gogh painting, one living and breathing. He didn't know whether to cry out of joy or explore the open lush fields.
Gon knew what he needed to do with Sakura, but first, he wanted to see Iason's expression. He wanted to see how his other partner felt about the place.
Iason felt himself unconsciously smile, not from the scene being presented to him… it couldn't compare to Sakura's expression, the pure, genuine joy he got from the place. What he saw was a boy who felt as though he was given the best gift on the planet, that no money could ever think to buy.
Considering what Sakura went through earlier today, this did more, than just make up for it… it completed the boy's day.
Gon shifted his attention back to Sakura, Iason's expression filling him with glee. He reached out to Sakura, pulling him in for an emotional hug from behind. He knows his a little late, but considering the boy's reaction, he knows he made the right choice, "Why don't you go explore, and Iason and I will set up the picnic?"
Sakura nodded, unable to control his emotions. He turned around, pulling his boyfriend in for a hug, "Thank you! THANK YOU! I love it! It's so beautiful!" The boy couldn't wait to explore, to see the intricacies including the Rainbow-Prism Willow up close.
Gon leaned over, picking up the picnic basket and towel. He was unable to contain the love, the affection he has for Sakura, especially when it's such a joyous occasion. He just wished he found the place sooner, so he could've given it to the boy much closer to his actual birthday.
"Let's set up there…" The boy ushered to his other boyfriend still openly watching Sakura move around like a wisp, gravitating from one spot to the next as if he were teleporting. There was something about Sakura's curiosity that sucked him in, distracting him from the other who wanted to simply lie on the grass, and watch the young botanist have fun.
Gon playfully elbowed Iason. The boy looked at the offender, only to find a sly smile grace the boy's lips; it was as if Gon had read his thought, known why he was more intrigued with Sakura than the other.
The matter-of-fact expression made Iason hid his face, recollecting his composure before needing to address his partner's concerns, "We'll set up at the base of the tree, right."
Gon nodded, his smile returning with a vengeance, the one that usually left him dazed, full of explicit desires. He had to hide his face, to get ahead of Gon before he could think to make a move of any kind.
As much as Gon wanted to pout from his second partner's reaction, he was enjoying the awws sprouting from the other, like a symphony of love and curiosity. However, he didn't get to watch Sakura continue to flirt about, not while Iason was drawing his attention, ushering him to come over.
He wanted to know what Iason felt, to know if he was enjoying the scenery too. For Sakura it was everything, but for Iason, he was only just learning what the boy liked, what he wanted from this relationship. It was a matter of time before he found a weakness or something he could use to exploit, to make the boy blush endlessly.
He loved to shower his partners in affection… and so far, Iason was the one that responded most to physical affection.
Gon lay down the blank before popping the basket in the middle, leaving it untouched until they were ready to eat something. Hopefully, Sakura doesn't become completely invested into the place, to the point he forgets about lunch, or that he's hungry.
Satisfied with the temporary setup, Gon sat beside Iason, watching the boy's unchanging expression, "So what do you think of the place? Isn't beautiful…?"
Iason rests his head in his knees, pining after Sakura's relentless joy, "It's not that I don't like the place... It's beautiful. But if I had to choose between this place and reliving Sakura's expression... I'm gonna choose Sakura's..." the boy paused for a moment, his brain catching up to his outlandish remark. He just casually admitted he loved spying on Sakura "Ignore everything I just said!"
Gon broke into a fit of laughter, the boy's reaction after his comment made him unable to stop. Iason casually admitted how much he loved watching Sakura reaction; the love Sakura has been expressing for the place, as though it were a gift that keeps giving. He could see how uncomfortable Iason had become from his own thoughts, but he didn't exactly want to stop poking fun of Iason.
If anything, he considered it endearing. Iason, no matter how flustered he got, Gon loved that the boy at some degree has come to terms with his feelings towards Sakura. They too had gotten closer, and he wasn't there to witness it.
He wanted to endlessly gaze into the other's eyes, to see every emotion being built, the new developments Iason has had for Sakura. He wanted to know about this newfound love, regardless of whether or not the boy has noticed it, "Ok… Ok…" Gon calmed down his fits of laughter for a moment, wanting to ask a more serious question, or at least point out something he had witnessed earlier, "I noticed the two of you in the bathroom earlier… and I was wondering-"
"It-It was nothing! We just hugged… mostly talked about feelings. Well, we were comforting each other. Maybe kissed once. There was absolutely NO frisky business going on, or touching of any explicit kind! I was…" The boy's voice trailed, he was totally admitting to more than he should. How the hell does he get out of this mess now? How would he best explain the situation? Sure, he admitted he was comforting Sakura, but the tender kiss they shared with one another would've told Gon something completely different.
He wanted to say something… anything really at this point, other than what he admitted earlier. But Gon had closed the distance, his breath unbearably close.
He could almost taste the boy's lips, the ones that had claimed his own on many separate occasions. A part of him wanted to kiss Gon, but after what he just shared with Sakura, it wouldn't have felt right, especially when he felt his gaze keep returning towards the other. He wanted Sakura as much as Gon, the only difference between them, if Gon were to command it, he would bend to the boy's will.
"I just wanted to know…" Gon trailed off, wondering what word fit the scenario best. What was he hoping to get out of Iason about Sakura? Were they ok? Were they getting along? Gon shook his head, instead opting to turn back to Sakura, "I was wondering if there's anything I should be worried about…?"
The boy felt guilt creeping up from within, contemplating on whether or not to tell Gon about Sakura's break down, his fears… He felt like Sakura should be the one to do it, but a part of him wouldn't feel right. Especially considering, he hasn't said much to either of them about his past, "I'm sure Sakura will tell you about his worries, whenever they pop up…" The boy diverted the question.
Gon hummed in understanding, shifting his body so he was closer to Iason, he wanted to tell the boy a secret, the truth about this place, "I want you to know why I brought both of you to this place… Not just Sakura. Sakura's birthday was a few weeks ago…"
"What? Isn't it a little late now…?" Iason looked up at his partner, flustered not just because he was coming to Sakura's aid; it was the realisation of how close Gon was sitting with him.
"Yeah… But, I wanted to get him a present that meant something special to Sakura… I wanted… I wanted to get him a present that brought so much joy. And even though I'm really late… I'm glad I found this place. Just seeing Sakura's expression makes me feel bubbly inside. It makes my heart beat faster, want to hug… to kiss… touch Sakura, you know…" Gon turned his head, the two's noses smooshing together.
Damn it Gon… I know what you mean! Iason's cheeks were burning red; he was almost at breaking point, determined to pull his partner in for a long breathless kiss. Gon did all of this for Sakura, to make his partner happy. The boy would walk thousands of miles, just to make his partners happy.
He wanted to make Gon happy too, and by telling Gon how to go further, would have been the best way on how to. He was being pulled down to Gon's level, and rather than resisting like he should have… he tilted his head slightly, kissing the supple lips. He extended a hand, wanting to slip it under the boy's shirt, to feel the rippling muscles pressed against him once again.
He wanted so much more, but before his hand could even think to touch the boy's chest, he pulled it back, placing it once more on his lap, hoping that it'd do nothing more than lay still at his side. He pulled back, his cheeks burning with his own desires, from the action he just performed, "Sakura… Sakura really loves what you did for him. And… I do to…"
Gon offered the boy an endearing smile, "I'm glad! You both mean soo much to me… and I want to make you just as happy, as you make for me."
Iason would do anything to claim those lips again, but he couldn't… not while his body was demanding more than his mind could handle, "Me too…"