CHAPTER 9:

Just When You Thought You Shouldn't Look, You Can't Turn Away

A pair of sweet honey-colored orbs with a tinge of gold – gently and languidly opened, fluttering long black lashes that marked as a significant beauty trait of the man; and the said man was woken up from the deep slumber that he somehow wished lasted a while longer.

Though the sight that was displayed in front of him was still quite hazy, Kise Ryouta could easily distinguish the dark spots on the familiar dirty ceiling. He closed his eyes again and opened them once more, his sight getting better after a few seconds. This enabled him to confirm that he really was taking roof in the cell he frequently stayed in just a few weeks ago; and now that he's back, he has to get used again to this messy, double-the-normal-size cell that reeks of sweat, foul odor and sex.

He turned his face to the right, and the evidence of their indecency last night came into sight as their distinctive, orange suits were all over the place, together with some pieces of used condoms that he'd forgotten as to how many were used on him. He then turned his face to the left, and found a body of a sleeping man just a few inches near him. As the gray sheets that completely gave accent to the virile-looking double bed draping the man's figure, a naked, muscular body was shown.

Kise stared at the man. Not because of his amazing physique but because of how unbelievable it was that this man was like a beast the whole time yesterday and now that he's asleep, he's just like a tamed wolf. And just like that, he was starting to wonder if this man would ever be an amiable person of some sort; however, knowing how selfish, rude, and savage Haizaki Shougo can be, he immediately gave up on the thought.

He pulled himself up, trying to sit up; but his attempt was gone to waste as he felt his hips starting to ache. He should've known this would happen, especially with the sex trip they had almost the whole day yesterday, it's no wonder why his back was sore and he couldn't sit well. Moreover, Haizaki being away to solitary confinement for exactly a month means that he hadn't engaged himself in anal sex for a month as well. Well, Kise did some blowjobs here and there to different men he could fool to earn a box of cigarette, but that doesn't mean he had sex with them or doing it would seriously end them. And so, meaning that his ass hasn't been used for a while, yesterday's hardcore penetration was just too much.

"Shit." He muttered as he stubbornly struggled to sit. Haizaki could've come out of the isolation cell whenever he wanted to do it with him, that's what he always does anyway. So why did he have to stay there for the whole month and recklessly have sex with him in one go like a wild animal feasting after a famine? Now, he's not even sure if he has the strength to stand up.

It's only 5:30 in the morning and the lights are still out till 6 a.m., however, there's light in the cell he was into; that is if you could even call this cell a cell as it looks more like a room with its large expanse and built-in bathroom. He just thought it was lucky of him that he was Haizaki's man that he was also able to experience such special treatment given to shut calls of Teikou. This was also one of the reasons why he could take rounds and rounds of hardcore sex even though sometimes he felt as though his body couldn't take it anymore.

Feeling the need to start up his routine after waking up from a salacious act, Kise barely managed to stand up albeit the fact that he doesn't have much strength left. He walked towards the heap of his suit and underwear nearby and rummaged to search for his box of cigarettes and lighter. The moment he found those, he immediately lit the single stick inside that he has been meaning to save for this week and without hesitations, drew it into his mouth and puffed out a smoke of satisfaction. Now, he doesn't have to worry if the box of cigarette was empty since Haizaki will surely replace it for him.

He continued doing it so while standing with his left arm tucked below his chest and the stick between his right hand fingers. It was after a few seconds when he gasped out loud when all of a sudden, the tamed wolf a while ago became the beast he was to pounce at him from behind.

"Waking up early, huh?" Haizaki uttered before peppering open-mouthed kisses on his nape.

The blond felt shivers running down his spine. He has done more than kisses with the man but every first touches Haizaki made towards him, he couldn't help but to shudder in subconscious repulse. Indeed, his first time with him was good and even up to now; but while it lasts and becomes overboard, it's sickeningly bad.

"Shougo-kun, wai—" Kise felt Haizaki's hot breaths moving along his neck. His face was turned to meet the man's in attempt to collide their lips and Kise was sure his whole body began trembling incessantly.

"Shivering like a little kitten, aren't we?" Haizaki chuckled as he noticed the pretty man's reaction towards him. "Well, not that I mind. In fact, I like it better that way. It makes me want to eat you more."

This time, Haizaki didn't cease to stop. He swiftly pressed their lips together and rashly pushed his tongue in between Kise's soft lips. The blond couldn't help but just go along with the forced rough kiss, it was always like this anyway. But when he felt Haizaki's hand slowly moving down his back, he immediately pulled away.

"The fuck's wrong?" Haizaki frowned. It was a surprise for the man that he was rebuffed, and so was for Kise. He never did once refuse Haizaki, no matter how much he didn't enjoy doing it with him anymore. And now, he just unconsciously did it. What happened to him? Was it all because of it? Because of what he had just discovered? But he couldn't afford to be like this now, he still has a lot of things to do. Besides, all throughout his life, Haizaki's the only person who needed him. It may not be a need that lasts permanently; rather, it was a need for a momentary satisfaction of his lust. But, no matter how you look at it, Kise was needed by Haizaki and that's what keeps the blond from holding on to things.

"Sh-shougo-kun, l—" Kise stuttered, feeling the nervousness lumping down his throat.

Without any hesitation, Haizaki drove him against the wall. He raised his arms to put Kise in between, enclosing him. He then stared at the blond with serious eyes and muttered, "Did something happen when I was gone?"

Haizaki's vicious stare turned Kise into white.

Did he find out?! Did he find out about me and Kagamicchi's secret plan?!

Kise couldn't stop getting tense. It was just three days ago. While Haizaki was still in Solitary Confinement, he remembered being secretly talked to by Kagami. The Block A gang leader revealed to him that Haizaki's just fooling him around, making him believe that the man can cut down his verdict through his father's influence, just to tie the blond to him. Of course, Kise was surprised of that. He felt so disappointed of himself for stupidly believing Haizaki due to his desperation to get out this hell and, out of anger and frustration, without thoroughly thinking it through, Kise agreed to Kagami's plan of him being his ears and eyes to any of Haizaki's possible malicious plans for the sake of Teikou. Not that he doesn't want to help the red-head; in fact, he did agree of the idea of Haizaki going down his position. Though he was completely sucking off of his power, Haizaki going down may bring peace for everyone in Teikou. But right now, the fear he's experiencing towards Haizaki almost made him think that he should've taken down Kagami's plan; however, that was only just for a moment as Kise is determined to set things right.

He swallowed down, together with the lump of nervousness in his throat, and muttered with a hard expression. "Nothing. Nothing happened."

"Are you sure?" Haizaki confirmed, moving his face closer to the blond in intimidation.

"Yes." Undaunted, Kise replied.

And after a few seconds, Haizaki moved back with a nasty smile. "Though I like you more of a shaking little kitten you are, I still adore that strong façade you make." And then paused to kiss Kise on the cheek, "But don't go overboard, okay?"

Indeed, he needed to be obedient for a while. He still has a plan to carry out and power to feed on to. He couldn't upset Haizaki yet. Not yet.

And, as if the blond has switched back to his old self again, Kise softened. He slowly nodded, pretending to be sorry of what he just did, and clung to the guy as his whole life was depended on him. Well, it was partly true, though. At least, for now.

"Now, why don't we take a shower together and enjoy the rest of our time?" Haizaki asked and Kise quickly surrounded the man's hips with his legs as they slipped in together in the shower.

A whole month of being in a solitary confinement and not sneaking out of the hole even once despite the fact that he always had the special freedom to do it so as a shut call, made a huge tittle-tattle all over Teikou Island Prison. And now that Haizaki Shougo's back with his typical high-and-mighty attitude, as he walked along different cells with the blond by his side, different kinds of fusses were formed instantly from the different inmates he had just passed by.

Some are surprised; but most are tensed. Haizaki being back around the corner may mean chaos all over the whole prison again. Most are terrified of his awfully rude actions that exploits people and they couldn't help but to be back on guard again. However, not all were reacting like that, especially those who are under Haizaki's wing.

"Welcome back, Haizaki-san!" The usual greetings and welcoming of Haizaki's underlings were all met by the said man and Kise as they turned towards the dining area. They were so full of energy and excitement, as they could finally do whatever they want again without getting harmed or punished by the prison officers.

Contrary to everyone's overwhelming reactions, Kise looked extremely bored and tired. In the first place, he didn't feel like joining Haizaki on the table for breakfast. He was too exhausted of the two more rounds of sex they had this morning in the shower and he couldn't find the appetite to eat anymore. In fact, it was certainly a miracle how he could stand on his feet and walk around the block with him. All he needed right now was a good amount of rest to enable his body to keep up with Haizaki's unbelievable energy and sex drive; but, he couldn't fulfill that need no matter what. The only reason Kise chose to be in the dining area with Haizaki was to avoid any more sexual activities with the ferocious man. Kise staying over and skipping meals may mean rest for him, but to Haizaki, it's different. It means it is fine to do more sexual advances towards the poor blond. So, leaving no choice, Kise would rather endure his sore body and eat without that much appetite; than to be with Haizaki for another round of doing it.

As soon as they reached the dining area, two men, who are Haizaki's adherents, automatically got trays each and moved to fall in line and got a set of meal – one for Haizaki and one for him. Perks of being a shut call's bitch, he thought. Special treatments will always be the best. It has been a while from the time when he had experience this kind of treatment again. Though at some point, he had enjoyed Haizaki's whole month of solitary confinement – getting his temporary freedom from the man and all – but him being away from Haizaki means that special treatments are not qualified for him yet. So now that the shut call's back, though the exhaustion he can get over his body is irrefutable, the special way of serving and treating you, without a doubt, is undeniably good.

Since there's no need for Haizaki and the blond to get meals on their own, the two turned their heels towards the usual table right away. Passing several inmates who were already enjoying their meals on their respective tables, Kise, for a second, caught quick sight of a well-recognized navy blue hair and, as if it was natural like an effortless attraction, he stopped to gaze at those sapphire blue orbs that were also unexpectedly staring right back at him.

Strangely, an unexplainable connection that came from the hollow concaves inside them formed between rendered him almost unable to cut their stares. And, one way or another, Kise started to experience a weird sensation that made his heart skip a beat or two. It didn't falter the blond to feel nervousness dwell inside of him with the foreign sensation. The anxiety for a feeling that he couldn't seemed to fathom created a rapid pounding inside his chest and Kise was sure he was uncomfortable of this sensation at all. He began wishing for this connection to shrink somehow, though it was pretty ironic of him to think that way as he himself couldn't move his eyes away.

"Ryouta… Come here."

It was until a mere call of his name coming from a voice he deemed authority with snapped him out of the connection, and honestly speaking, this somehow caused Kise to calm down from the perturbing anxiety that almost ate away his insides; however, he couldn't deny the fact that despite wanting to stop the connection, a part of him craved to stare more and get caught up by the man's unintentional trap. But he shouldn't.

So, turning away, he responded to the other man. "Yes, Shougo-kun."

Despite that, that specific part of him couldn't turn away.

He was about to open his mouth and call for the man's name but before he could, someone already did. The voice was more aggressive, more demanding, and more powerful. One that Kise couldn't seem to turn down and one Aomine couldn't seem to easily interrupt.

He turned to look at the one whom the voice came from and saw a tall man with a muscular build sitting on one of the empty chairs on the empty table the blond headed to sit in. His hair was arranged in a set of braids to the back and his eyes were very narrow, giving him a sly and haughty feeling. He had two silver piercings attached on each of his ear, which the former police noticed that it was pretty similar to Kise's. He gave off an aura that seemed as though he would take advantage of any people that can be useful to him and it wasn't wrong at all.

Aomine knitted his brows together. He felt annoyed at the fact that the haughty-looking man just stole his chance to talk to Kise, and though he already had a hunch who the hell that guy is, Aomine quickly asked his cellmate the question to the obvious answer. "Who is he?"

"Haizaki Shougo." Imayoshi answered as he slowly stood beside him.

The moment the bespectacled man uttered Haizaki's name, though he was already expecting it, Takao's words quickly replayed in his mind.

Haizaki Shougo. The gang leader in Block B…

He's the real devil...

He's just a cruel bastard…

I always wonder why people kept on following him in spite of the fact that he's exploiting them… Especially Kise-kun.

Kise-kun. Kise-kun. Kise-kun. Kise-kun. Kise-ku –

And then like a steel that was about to hit Aomine's head to smash a fragment of his mind that continuously conceals the thoughts he has been trying to suppress, Imayoshi's words back then broke the glass.

To tell the truth, Kise is Haizaki's bitch.

Shit, Aomine cursed in his thoughts. It was vexing that, that was an insult to the blond; albeit the fact that Kise really does those kind of things with Haizaki. He doesn't understand why he's feeling irritated and all but he knew that he didn't want demeaning words to be used upon Kise, and so does the pretty guy doing those kind of things.

Being unware that he was quite impulsive today, although he is actually more of a man of instincts, Aomine attempted to call for Kise once again. However, this time, a grasp on his arm from Imayoshi ceased his attempt yet again.

"You're wasting time. He won't look back." Imayoshi uttered in an unusually serious tone.

Aomine quickly grimaced and peered at him; Imayoshi, on the other hand, spoke once more, "When he's around, Haizaki doesn't like Kise looking at other men. He wants him to look only at him and only him. So, I'm definite that Kise won't turn to look at you right now."

The look of contempt abided Aomine's face. He couldn't believe what he had just heard. "What? That's stupid!"

"Stupid or not, it does happen. Therefore it would be a waste of time to call for Kise since he will never look at you as long as Haizaki's around. Plus, calling him will attract unnecessary attention towards you, Aomine-kun. Haizaki will surely be intrigued by you calling Kise in spite of the fact that no one dares to do that when he's around. So please, don't be stubborn, Aomine-kun."

Aomine gritted his teeth. He hadn't officially met Haizaki and didn't have any engagements with him yet; nevertheless, the man could easily make his blood boil. Kagami may have the same effect on him, but he was sure he can tolerate the red-headed more. Haizaki's persona is different. It reeks of cruelty, maliciousness, and obscenity. Just a small encounter with the guy can easily take your rights away.

"Another thing…" Imayoshi added and Aomine almost popped a vein or two but thankfully managed to control himself. "If possible do not look at Kise right now or whenever Haizaki's around."

"I'm getting tired of this bullshit." Not wanting to turn his contempt onto the next level anymore, Aomine just heaved a short, heavy sigh – hinting that he doesn't care anymore and he will do what he wants to.

It was then that Imayoshi, with a better firmness lacing his voice, spoke insistently with the slits of his eyes opening up, "Aomine-kun, listen. In prison, if you set your eyes on someone, it's either kill or fuck; and so, you staring intently at Kise like that may mean neither of those two, but for Haizaki and everyone else, it's different. And remember, what's yours might have become Haizaki's; but what's Haizaki's will never be yours. Thus, don't look at Kise right now, Aomine-kun. Don't look."

Expected Update: December 30 (or earlier)