Gon, Sakura and Iason's relationship continues to progress, there's just one issue… Iason's mind is taking his imagination to the wrong places.
Guest – I don't consider that rude. If anything, I'm a little confused at what you're asking. If you're saying I'm showing favouritism with Daniel/Killua, over Gon/Sakura/Iason, I feel the complete opposite. I feel like I'm throwing Daniel under a bus, then proceeding to run him over multiple times (which I'm gonna change in this arc)
If you're saying I expand on the chapters involving Daniel/Killua, then Gon/Sakura/Iason, you'd be correct.
This story is more based on their Killua and Daniel's plotline, whereas Gon/Sakura/Iason plotline is more about their relationship, and how they get along in their Polyamorous relationship, including: figuring things out like their likes and dislikes, what makes them attracted to each other, and how to comfort each other.
A/N: Next week there will be no chapter. I'll be on a cruise so I'll be unable to access my computer.
Iason twisted his head slightly, eyes glancing in Gon's general direction. He purposely stood in a spot behind his partner, a location where the boy had no reason to turn around, other than to see that he just happened to be there.
He couldn't take his eyes of the figure, watching Gon preform squats flawlessly, even with 250 Kilos on either side of the weight bar hugging his shoulders, the shoulders with muscles that shouldn't exist on a 14-year-old under normal circumstances…
But Gon… was far from normal.
On the plus side, at least he wasn't the only one looking at Gon. The situation gave him a get out of jail for free card. However, unlike the others staring at Gon, more amazed or terrified of Gon's ability to handle the weights like they were nothing… Iason's reasoning extended more from his internal struggles; the way his body tingled with thoughts and desires, as he watched every inch of Gon move in tandem with the rippling forearms.
He can guarantee if he wasn't hard now, he'll definitely be by the end of their training session. Ever since Gon's confession, the one he made to him after surprising Sakura with the boy's late birthday present, he had become a little more attracted to Gon.
I'm glad! You both mean soo much to me… and I want to make you just as happy, as you make for me. It was those words, combined with Gon's endearing smile, which made him feel at peace… wanted for selfish reasons he can be on board with.
The same could be said about Sakura, except that happened earlier during the day. Sakura confessing about his fears, not only made him want to comfort the boy, his attraction came from a different angle. Something about Sakura made him feel comfortable about lowering his walls, as though Sakura were a positive emotionally soothing presence.
If they were to combine forces, to learn about sex… It wasn't that he feared the situation, or whether or not he was ready… It was mainly about, exactly how far his body was willing to give up for Gon.
Considering the boy's muscles held his gaze as much as a sincere smile… he probably had no chance at keeping his pants on, much less telling the boy to stop if it got too out of hand.
Iason closed his eyes, his frame relaxing before he looked once more at Gon, watching the boy's butt ripple on every downward action. He still doesn't know if they are soft or tough, but if he found out… he was sure his mind would certainly go into overdrive, picturing things he wouldn't mind Gon doing to him…
It wouldn't hurt for me to prepare myself sooner rather than later… Iason argued with himself, contemplating on whether or not he'd like Gon to be a part of that exploration, or for him to do it alone without tainting the boy's mind.
He would love for Gon to be there for the joyous ride, but he was aware of what Sakura's briefly discuss about Gon's past…
Gon may not even be able to keep his hands off him; he might even go as far to explore Iason's body, doing things to him that without any guidance, which may result in doing more damage from the lack of knowledge. Gon would be allowed to explore his body, to touch any spot his hands can reach…
At that point, Iason… wouldn't even attempt to stop Gon…
A part of his mind begged the question; would Gon let him explore the boy's body? He was afraid of the response because he was unsure if he'd too… be unable to hold back at this point.
He needed to divert his attention, to get out of his train of thoughts. He needed to focus on something else. The boy took a deep breath, his own weights, nothing near Gon's in comparison being placed on the floor.
Gon stopped mid squat as if he had eyes on the back of his head.
It was as if the boy had a sixth sense, able to pick up on the subtle movements of his partner's presence. Iason didn't like it, because it gave him one more aspect to like about the boy, another reason which allowed him to relinquish his body over to the boy.
"Are you ok?"
Iason nodded once he held Gon's gaze, offering a white lie in place of a truthful one, "I am… just a little thirsty." His mind made him second-guess himself, because that statement may have been truthful under a different context. However, he couldn't change it now… not without sparking Gon's concern and curiosity for him. He quickly picked up his water bottle before shifting his attention to the tap on the other side of the gym.
Gon nodded before returning back to his task, Iason's eyes lingering a little longer on the boy. He could now see the beads of sweat running along the curves, collecting in the tank top which needed to be washed.
Fuck, I'm on washing duty today… Iason internally cursed himself. Hopefully, his mind doesn't make him pull that shirt up to his nose to take a whiff. As disgusting as that action sounds to him now, the fact that the shirt will contain a small trace of Gon's lingering scent… will outweigh the strong sweaty musk consuming the clothing.
He is thirsty…
Thirsty for something his body can remember for later, maybe even in his dreams. Yeah right, I'm gonna get rid of those thoughts before bed!
"~"
Iason got to have a shower first, due to his own selfish desires. He wanted to catch a few extra glances of Gon; the boy was after all, very comfortable with removing his clothes with no shame whatsoever. At least if Gon called him out on it, he can blame the redness of his cheeks from steam from his shower.
He managed to steal a glance of the boy's body, how the curves directed his gaze to Gon's lower regions as if they were put there on purpose for him.
Although, as soon as Gon held his attention, he had been pulled in for a hug; Iason had to turn a little off centre, in a manner that didn't spike the boy's curiosity. He didn't want the boy to know he had gotten a little excited while he was checking out the boy.
Although that didn't stop him from being able to feel Gon's, thankfully, he wasn't excited as well. Iason controlled his body, accepting Gon's hug even though he wanted to explore the boy's body.
As soon as Gon let go, he went into the shower with a cheerful hum.
Iason took notice that the boy had forgotten to take an extra pair of underwear. He really hoped that Gon had just forgotten the underwear, and really wasn't planning to go commando for the rest of the day, "You forgot your underwear…"
"Oops… Can you get Sakura to get me a pair?"
He now had been given two reasons to return: one with a towel that wasn't wet, and pair of underwear he wasn't planning to sniff. Although, he needed to play it off in a safe manner, "I'll bring it to you…" Iason reeled back his voice, the last thing he needed was his voice to crack. He hoped that he didn't come off as a pervert, or sound aroused by the simple gesture.
Gon does turn him on, although, he didn't want to be considered a pervert with weird habits. He quickly left to return with the things Gon needed, stopping near the bathroom door to catch a few extra peeks inside; a glimpse of Gon's naked body. The boy made sure to time it just right, an excuse that made perfect sense to not only himself but Gon and Sakura as well.
When he opened the door, he wasn't disappointed. Gon was having a cold shower, which meant he could see the boy's body on full display. And considering Gon had his eyes closed, it gave him more time to enjoy the view.
However, it didn't take long for Gon to become hyper-aware of the situation. As his eyes opened, his smile grew, "Thanks…" Gon hummed out loud, which in-turn made Iason raise a questioning eyebrow. Gon's voice trailed off as if he was either going to question him, or he was trying to recall something.
"I wanna give the both of you a nickname… but I can't think of one."
"Iason is just fine…" The boy flushed red; considering how late it is in their relationship, the fact that Gon still wants to give him and Sakura a nickname is weird. Then again… nothing should be considered strange when it comes to Gon. He acts without any rationality to his caring nature.
Also, the whine coming from Gon gave him no chance of escaping the topic, not when he's being adorable about it. He's not going to be escaping this argument now, "I wanna give you a nickname… How about…" the boy paused as he let his mind wander, to think of something he'd think Iason would like "cutie?"
Iason's eyes widened, his cheeks turning a deep shade of red. Even if he ignores the nickname entirely; the cute, adorable way Gon said it made his heart hum in approval. Sure, he can accept that… sort of, "Fine… but only if I get to call you adorable." Hah, you won't accept that!
Boy, was he wrong, "I like it… but, maybe you should shorten it. Like… Ah-dori-ble… No, that's just as long! Dori-ble! Dor-real! Dor-ral…?" For every way Gon's confusion tried to shorten the nickname, not only did it make the boy make funny questioning, reactions and sounds; it also made him way cuter than Iason could even consider as possible, it was insane…
It made his heart continue to thump with affection… desires.
He won't last long like this… "Dori-tie…"
"Huh," Gon beamed loudly, giddy to know where the term Iason thought of "What does it mean?"
"It's just…" Iason had to look away, much less give a reason for Gon to call him by his nickname again. "It's just a portmanteau of adorable and cutie…"
Gon's expression warmed. The nickname the boy used, was endearing; full of love to the point others would call it sweet. He loved the nickname Iason casually admitted, because he felt like that came from the heart, and not for the sake of being given a nickname, "I love it… Iason… Can I call you that?"
Iason bit his lip, no… not because he won't like it, he just feels the way Gon would use it… It would make his heart flutter. But if he accepts it, Gon won't come up it something worse than that… or would it be considered better? His heart continued to flip-flop all over the place, "Can I call you sunshine then?"
"Yes, I would love that!"
"We agree…" Iason quickly dropped the towel on the corner of the bath, in a spot Gon could reach it. His eyes were unable to meet the boy's, "I put your underwear with your clothes, and your towel to the right of the shower door, on top of the corner of the bath…"
"Thanks…" Stopped before he could finish his statement; a light bulb went off in his head, the perfect nickname to give Iason. Why didn't he think of it earlier "Iason… I thought of a perfect nickname!"
Oh no… Iason gulped, it couldn't be as bad as being called cutie, or Dortie…
"Teddy!"
I was dead wrong… But Gon didn't just stop there, he went on to explain his reasoning, "Well, seeing as your ability reminds me of a giant, cuddly teddy bear… the name teddy would be perfect for a nickname!"
Iason had no idea how to handle the situation, it wasn't embarrassing… it was the next level of that. Mortifying, minus the negativity; it made his heart thump loudly against his chest, filling him with raw emotions, that made his cheeks burn. Gon thought about it, adding meaning behind the nickname.
He can't say he was fond of the idea of being called teddy by Gon, but the fact the Gon said it with love and kindness, well his mind wanted to accept the new name given to him.
"Well… Um…" Iason tried to come out an accept it, but he couldn't. Not because he didn't want to, it was just too hard to admit how much it meant to him "It's alright, sunshine…" He quickly got out of the room, before he could say anything damning.
When Gon shows his love, it comes off as very endearing, full of love and compassion for his partners. Just two more days before Gon makes the call, and he might not last that long before he has his legs wrapped around the boy's waist.
Actually… if that is the case, he should do more research in his own time. Find out more about the art of sexual foreplay and intimacy. Maybe he could even find tips to help himself get off when the others weren't around, to at least reduce his own erotic thoughts. Preferable before Gon finds out, so he has time to adjust to the sensual situations to come…
He's afraid… No, that wasn't quite the word he was looking for. He'll never be afraid of Gon, the way he and Sakura both combine, making this sort of… amalgamation, this combined force of wanted attention being directed at him.
He isn't afraid, his more so nervous… in a good way.
He's nervous that once Gon makes the first move, they'll forget to eat… forget to drink… forget that there is something or someone outside their doors waiting for them. And sadly, he wasn't thinking about Sakura. Not because he has no sexual desires for Sakura, on the contrary, Gon was going to include the boy in those endless sexual adventures.
He was certain of that outcome…
The main reason Iason was worried… Was if he forgets about what he originally promised he'll help Sakura with.
He didn't want to forget about the aura swirling under the surface of Gon's skin, the muscles his mind seems to be unable to forget about.
If he's unable to control his own desires for the two of them, if Gon's aura breaks through, the last thing he and Sakura would want is to watch the boy's aura consume him inside…
Out…
"~"
As Iason left the bath with his troubling thoughts, he took note of Sakura hiding in the corner, gesturing him to follow the boy. Iason took another peek inside the bathroom, Gon humming in a cheery mood.
It looks like Gon wanting to give them each a nickname, was improving the boy's mood. It made him smile a little more, even with his worries in the back of his mind. But the look of Sakura also gave him something else to worry about.
Everyone wants to talk to him, but he is bottling up all his feelings. He knows he wasn't going to break and tell everyone his deepest, darkest secrets. Not that any of them would threaten to rip the trio apart. He wasn't worried about that… Gon doesn't seem like the kind of guy to dump someone over anything relating to someone's past.
If anything, it'll probably make the boy want to comfort him even more.
Could he get upset over some of his secrets? Probably… he doesn't know Gon inside out like Sakura likely does. What Iason is mainly concerned about, is his actions with one another.
A small part of him wants Gon physically, that much is true. But he wants to do this right, to make sure they were all on the same page first. He'll look up the information secretly, and eventually, he'll explain it to Gon and Sakura… mainly after they dig a little deeper into Gon's past, with Killua and Daniel's help.
The boy quickly left to join the other, not only did he spend too much time checking out Gon; he almost forgot that Sakura wanted to speak with him. Sakura pulled him into his old room, the one they mainly used to store Iason's clothes and bag in.
The boy pats the bed after locking the door, which hadn't eased Iason's worries.
He was half expecting Sakura to question him, but a statement instead had come out of the boy's mouth, "I wanted to show you a picture of our friends, not only so you could put a picture to their face… but knowing them, they might want us to be there as well. Mainly Daniel…"
Iason sat down beside the boy, waiting for him to continue. He wasn't sure what to say, let alone ask; these were Gon's, Sakura's, and even Leorio's friends. They have known them longer than he had. Sure, Leorio, Gon and Sakura have talked about bits and pieces of their past, but he hasn't been able to put a face to the boys' names…
That was soon to change.
Sakura offered the boy a sweet, but innocent smile. The boy considered this a crime, after holding onto this information so long, it had left Iason far out of the loop. The boy shifted through his phone, pulling up the photo for the other to see.
From what Iason could tell, it involved five figures, Gon, Sakura and three others he hadn't seen before; one girl and two boys. But once his eyes took note of the boy with jet black hair, his heart froze and his eyes widened. No, it can't be possible…
Looking back at him was someone from his past, a boy he lost contact with long ago…
"Ryker…?" He whispered it under his breath, thinking he was able to hide the information from his partner. But Sakura had sadly heard him.
"Who…? That's-" Sakura looked over to Iason, and what he saw pulled at his heartstrings. Iason was visibly scared, however, his eyes were no longer focused on the boy in the picture, he had retreated into his mind for a moment as if busy recalling past memories.
No, it can't be Ryker… he looks different. Ryker didn't have long hair. Wait, he could've grown it out since we last saw each other… But the eyes, the eyes are different. I don't remember him having pupils like-
"Iason…?"
Iason flicked his attention back down, to the boy holding him in his arms. He was worrying Sakura about someone in his past he wasn't yet ready to talk about. But this degree of comfort, it felt so right…
It reminded him of what it felt like to hug Gon, but different somehow. It didn't feel like he'll be questioned, forced to talk about something he wasn't comfortable to talk about. Iason took a gamble, hugging Sakura back. The boy's grip tightens for a moment, neither one ready to move until the other physically relaxed.
Sakura spoke first, "Is everything ok? When you saw someone in the photo… it looked like you saw a ghost…"
"I'm fine…" Iason bit his lip, carefully hiding the tremble in his own voice, "I'm ok. It's just… I really do want to be open with you guys, but Ryker..." Iason paused, his eyes flicking up to meet Sakura's, just before flicking back down to the photo. Daniel had too many similarities, but just enough to set him apart from the boy he once called a best-friend, "It's… He's someone I just don't feel ready to talk about. I wanted to forget about my past…"
Iason brought his gaze back to Sakura, "not remember it all again."
Sakura nodded before closing his phone, opting to continue holding the boy close. Iason accepted the gesture, not ready to let go of the other yet. He was scared for a moment, but he'll be able to still talk to Killua and Daniel if they decide to involve them.
Sakura continued, "Ok… when you're ready."
Iason felt his chest bubble for a moment. Neither of the boys was pushing him to talk, to express his fears. They were waiting for him to open up on his own. He was thankful for that…
But that doesn't mean he won't be able to talk about them, without the need to look at the photo again. He caught a glimpse of the others, now it was him to make a move and just talk about the situation, "I'll be fine… can you still tell me about the others?"
"Are you sure…?"
"Yes…"
Iason offered a quick nod, Sakura pulling back to look the others in the eyes. The two fell silent, Sakura contemplating something. He leaned into the other, offering the boy a short kiss which he had accepted graciously.
It was surprising, but not something he wished to call the other out on.
"Sorry…"
"It's ok… I actually like it when…" The boy quickly coughed, wanting to stop himself from ending that statement, "Ahem, can we… uh, talk about your friends?"
"Sure…" Sakura held a hand to Iason's cheek, touching it slightly before letting go, "Right. So… the boy with white hair, that's Killua. The girl with black hair is Alluka… And another one, with long black hair, is Daniel."
Sakura paused, a piece of hair was tucked behind his ear as he thought about where he should start the discussion with. While Gon would be the best to discuss the adventure with his friends, Sakura might be able to point out a few personality traits, things that set the two apart "Daniel-"
The two jumped at the sound of Gon's voice calling out to them, "Sakura…? Iason…? Where are you?"
The thumping of the boy's heavy feet as the boy entered the hallway, kept the others attention on the sound. They wondered if they should speak up now, or address the boy in person. Either way, Gon was going to eventually find them…
Iason closed his eyes; he felt at peace, comfortable with the change in the situation. He guessed he wasn't ready to talk about it yet, but at least he was able to see the faces of his partners' friends.
As much as Iason wanted Sakura to finish his sentence, delaying Gon may raise some alarms. He shifted his attention to Sakura, holding the boy's hands within his own, "We should go. Gon should be included in the conversation anyways…"
"He does know Daniel and Killua better than I do…"
"Then it's settled," Iason offered the boy a quick smile, before leaving the room to the join their other partner. Maybe he can even catch another glimpse of a slightly naked Gon… that would be… The boy was forced to stop his thoughts. He definitely needed to release his thoughts before bed.
He is not going to bed while he's this aroused by Gon, even being slightly naked.
"~"
The three boys have been learning a little more about each other as the days went by.
Sakura pulled Gon aside, intending to speak to the boy about what he spoke about earlier with Iason. Instead, he got pulled into a hug by his partner. He was going to say something, but the way the boy was holding him made his mind blank.
He noticed a couple of things that have been happening between Gon and Iason specifically, the latter. He would enter some kind of daze when it was just the two of them, the boy's eyes often taking in Gon's figure as they spoke.
He was only just noticed it during the picnic when the three of them had sat down to eat. Sakura wasn't upset… he was just worried about the boy because he couldn't read his mind, and he hardly ever spoke about his feelings.
But what he did notice, was Iason relaxed when Gon called out to them earlier, and that was why he originally wanted to pull the boy aside… to talk about it, "Gon, I want us to talk about your friends, Killua and Daniel with Iason."
"Sure," Gon's beaming smile was directed at his partner, one which often took Sakura's breath away. He loved the attention he got when that happened, the infatuated, unconscious smile he sometimes would get when the two openly stared at him. It made him feel wanted, happy that he was the one that caused it, "why did you want to bring them up?"
"I feel it wouldn't be fair to not talk about them properly, like every time we drop their names… I feel like we're leaving Iason out of the conversation."
"I wonder why Leorio didn't talk about them…"
"I think he has talked about them… It's just that you know them better than I do…"
Gon hummed in approval, his hands slipping around Sakura, fingertips dragging along the boy's waist as he tickled the boy. It earned a giggle from the boy, a sound which made Gon's expression brighten, "ok, but I feel like you would be closer to Daniel than I would be."
"What makes you say that he's closer to you? You've travelled the world together. You noticed… how much he cared about Killua, going as far to push them to date the other, even though you had feelings for the both of them."
"I know…" Gon awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck, because he still did. He still loves them both. And finding out that Daniel has forgotten about Killua hurt him so much, because he knows how much the boy cared for the other. They had the perfect balance between lovers and friends in his eyes.
He saw them as being perfect for each other…
So perfect, that he couldn't find a spot to squeeze himself into without hurting one of them. Gon sighed from the thought, but he wasn't going to bring himself down, not from this. Killua will find a way to save Daniel. If the boy could do it for him, Daniel will be a cake walk, "I want them to be happy, just like you and Iason… I wanna have the same thing they have. Or is had… or going to have?"
Gon hummed at his own question, wondering if the situation had improved. He probably shouldn't ring them just in case… Just in case he ends up making the situation worse between Daniel and Killua.
"Going to have…" Sakura confirmed the question for Gon, which in-turn brighten Gon's mood.
"Your right! So what should I tell Iason about Daniel and Killua?"
"The moments that make you smile…" Sakura blushed at his words because he knew Gon would twist it around if he paused, "Because honestly, Daniel and Killua can make you happy; plus, if you show how happy they make you to Iason… I'm sure he would want to meet them someday."
"Yeah, and then we can have a double date! Killua might not like the idea, but if Daniel and I put our minds to it… I'm sure we could come up with an occasion Killua, Iason and you would love to be in."
Sakura felt warm and fuzzy on the inside, the picnic in the forest already reminding him of Gon's ability to plan. Daniel might add a unique twist to the events. He was about to say something, but Gon stopped him with a finger pressed against his lips.
"I want to admit how thankful I am to have met you… I didn't realise how much you meant to me until we started to travel together. You provide a balance to my personality. And without you, I don't think I would've been able to travel to a world with Iason… just the two of us…"
Iason caught the tail end of the argument, forcing his body to press up against the corner, listening to what they had to say without any of them noticing. He didn't plan to eavesdrop, he just wondered why Gon didn't feel like the two of them would've gotten along without Sakura.
"Not really… Iason really likes you, and I see that you fancy him too."
"Yeah, but you know I tend to be pushy…" Gon mumbled, his eyes being diverted for a moment. Even if Iason was standing before him, he still would've made this argument, "I just feel like I would've have pushed him too far, making him not necessarily hate me… just dislike how open I expected him to be with me."
Gon pulled Sakura in, snuggling him tightly into his chest, "So, I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity… Making it possible to be with Iason as well…" The boy pressed a quick kiss into his partner's forehead.
He blushed at the gesture but didn't really consider himself as being this barrier that stopped Gon from going too far. There were times when Gon calmed himself on purpose, for Iason's sake. Gon should've been able to see it on his own…
Plus, it's not like Gon was the only one who loved Iason, Sakura did too. Being with Gon made him discover certain things about himself; he was able to express the same sort of love Gon could, the only difference between Gon and himself, was that Gon adjusted quicker than him.
But rather than attempting to rebut it, to say that Gon is, in fact, stronger than he gives himself credit for… He accepted some of the praise for what it was, Gon speaking from his heart, "I still think you owe yourself some credit. But…" Sakura tilted his head slightly, hoping to gaze into Gon's loveable expression, "you have to remember, Iason does love aspects about you… don't forget it."
"I won't! I just hope I can make him as happy, as you make me…"
Iason clutched the knot in his chest, wondering just how far Gon was willing to go… to make him happy. He already is happy with the outcome as it is, but improvements will bring them closer than what they are now.
But hearing that both Gon and Sakura love him to some degree… well, it's enough to make him want to pull the two closer. To open up even if it's a little at a time…