Late Nights- Chapter Three

Through dreary gray eyes, morning light shone through the eyelids, waking the part wolf.

The first thought that M-21 had was how good of a night sleep he had. Normally, he is woken by the beeping of his alarm clock from his phone or by Tao bashing on his door as he walked passed to make sure he's awake.

So… either I've woken up before the alarm… or Tao's going to come knocking…

Which ever it was, he wasn't going to move until he had to.

Long, soft fingers threaded through the light hair, startling M-21.

Black polished marble meet his eye and he bolted up, making him light-headed in the process. Placing his head over interlocked fingers, hiding his face from the other, M-21 waited for the dizziness to pass before muttering the word "Sorry." Rai turned his head towards the light haired male with a hint of confusion playing across his usually calm features "Why are you sorry?"

M-21 stood as soon as he was able to and cleared his throat "I don't like being a burden to others, unnecessarily." He looked down at the table to find his cup from last night only to see that the table was completely clear. When did I…

"Frankenstein cleared the cups away whilst you were sleeping." The ex-human hmm'ed to himself, knowing that the head of the house most likely- will- give him an extra chore to do later on.

Speaking of the boss "Did he pick up my book?" The table was completely clear.

He turned to Rai, hoping that his boss hadn't made of with the drawings- they weren't much but they had a meaning to him that others don't seem to- held his Rai delicate hands was his book. With a half smile on his face, he reached out to take the book when the tip of his fingers touched Rai's. Upon contact, the dark haired male inhaled sharply and drew back his hand quickly that M-21 didn't have a proper grip on the book.

The book fell with an echo-ing thud in the quiet room.

"Are you all right?" Concern was written over M-21's face and, just as Rai was going to answer, they were interrupted "Is everything okay?"

Frankenstein entered the living room at the moment with a worried look directed at his master. What if he is struggling again? Knowing him, he wouldn't have slept last night. Did that impact on his health? Is he-

"It was my fault." Frankenstein looked at M-21 and waited for him to continue. The half-wolf swallowed thickly before picking up the book from the floor and taking it to the blond.

"I dropped the book as Rai was passing it to me. Sorry for the trouble." He turned and headed for the staircase that lead to near to his room. Two pair's eyes followed him out of the room- one confused, the sad.

On the way, he saw Tao and Takeo walking the other way. He greeted them both with a nod of the head, receiving in return a smile from the energetic hacker and a calm nod from the sniper.

He entered his room and breathed a sigh. He headed for the bathroom- removing his jacket, tie and shirt, placing it in the wash basket as he passed it- and went to freshen up. He splashed cold water on his face a few times before placing his hands on each side of the sink and looked into the mirror. Grey eyes stared back from the reflection. Water dripped down his face- His plain, boring face.

He honestly didn't know why people liked his face. What was there to complement?

His skin was pale- near white-, his hair and eyes are gray- no colour or anything special- just grey and falling so it just touched his shoulders. He had a slim build, not skinny but not bulky either. Also, he had a scar in plain view, crossing vertical over the right side of his lips. It's a scar, and there's nothing attractive about it.

He sighed again. No, he wasn't attractive, just plain- unlike Rai.

Now that was a whole different story. He had lightly tanned skin with deep ruby red eyes and dark mahogany hair. Rai was a small build with slightly feminine-like features. M-21 could find no flaw physically. To M-21, Rai was the beauty in comparison.

Tearing his eyes from the mirror and reached for his toothbrush and finished his grooming routine.

Strolling into the main bedroom, he aimed for the wardrobe and took out a clean set of uniform- since he had slept in the other one, it was crumpled.

He finished changing and grabbed his keys and phone from the side of the bed (it's the reason why he came through the window last night) before he forgot then left.

When he got down to the living room, he saw that Seira and Regis were there already. He greeted them with a nod and turned into the kitchen.

"Does anyone like some pancakes?" He reached for the cupboard of cups above the sink.

"We've already had breakfast, why? Are you hungry?" Frankenstein placed the finished plates whilst M-21 filled a cup up with cold water.

"No, I'm fine. Just thought the others where." And he drank. When he had finished, M-21 plugged and filled the sink with hot water then started to wash up.

"If that is everything-" Frankenstein grabbed his coat "I shall see you at the school. Don't be late." And he left. They never were late, but it became a habit to say.

Whilst M-21 finished washing the plates clean, Tao passed notes over to Takeo and Regis. They glanced at the note before looking suspiciously at Tao. In return they got a smile, a very cheeky smile.

(* SKIP- walking to school*)

Strolling a little farther behind the others, M-21 was in a world of his own. Ahead of him were Takeo, Rai and Seira, walking in comfortable silence. But, in front of them were Tao messing with Han Shinwoo and Woo Ik-Han was chatting to Regis, along with Im Suyi giggling with Seo Yuna. The walk was reasonably uneventful.

It wasn't until they reached the gates that they saw Frankenstein with a pleasant but serious face. As he reached the group, the children greeted him with enthusiasm- and he returned equally- before walking up to M-21, with a bundle of folders and papers in hand.

"Morning, May I ask a favour of you?" he may have been smiling, but there was something off.

"…Okay." Please don't make me regret saying that.

"One of our teachers will not be able to teach for a little while, I was wondering if you could be the substitute?" he seemed rather please with himself. By now the others were listening in on conversation, wondering what he would say.

"What subject?"

"Art." Short answer- a varied response. The children looked up at the guard with questions in mind, Tao grinned wildly (as usual), Frankenstein awaited an answer, Rai looked… hopeful?

Sighing to himself, he asked "Okay, what will it require?"

"You will teach the student different techniques in art as well as help the older students prepare for the exam next month. They already know what they are doing, but need a bit of guidance and an over-look to help improve their skills." A (actual) smile grew on his face, before handing over a small folder.

"Alright, when do I start?" he opened the folder to look through, than found the timetable.

"When the bell goes."

The bell rang.

(*SKIP- end of school*)

M-21 sighed in relief when the last of the students left the classroom. The students did nothing but stare at M-21 for the whole lesson and he had to repeat most instructions a couple time 'till everyone understood what to do. The work that was supposed to be for the lesson became part of their homework. He really couldn't didn't want to do this job as a teacher but he really did feel that the owes Frankenstein a few favours since he is living under his roof; If there is one thing that M-21 hates, is that he is a leecher- leeching off others and doing nothing. Call it pride, honesty, guilt- whatever- but what could he do?

A knocking at the classroom door broke M-21 from his musing and he forced himself to stand to answer.

The smiling mischievous grin of Tao greeted him so he proceeded to ask "Anybody there?"

Toa's grin dropped to the ground in fake disbelief "How mean!" The sad face was quickly replaced with another grin. "So, how is the job going? Are the student actually working or drooling over you?" M-21 ignored the comment and started to clear away his stuff.

Seeing that his jokes weren't going to be of any help, he got to the reason he was there. "Also, the boss wants to see you when you've finished, in his office. See Ya." And he left the room.

Brows furrowed in confusion. Why would he want? Other than the first day, he never asked to see me before.

Maybe that it- he wants to see how this teaching job went.

After he had finished tidying, he headed to the headmasters office.

It was a quiet walk, as most of the students should have gone home by now, and his shoes did gentle taps on the polished floor- Maybe instead of teaching, I'll help the school care-taker clean, after all it is a big school to keep in shape an he's a good person to be around.

Arriving at the door to the office, he knocked twice and waited. An answer came as permission to enter and he did. He stepped up to the desk, and released a tired sigh.

"Exhausted?" There was an almost an amused glint in his bright blue eyes.

"Yeah, a bit." Frankenstein motioned to a seat off to the side of the desk. Thankful for the consideration, he pulled over the chair and sat himself down in front of the unsurprisingly tidy desk.

"How are you finding it?" he placed down the pen on top of the finished paper then interlocked his fingers to lightly rest his chin on.

"…Okay, I guess…"

Frankenstein peered over his glasses "So what do they do in your class." M-21 wasn't fooling him.

"In truth-half the time they sit their drooling over nothing, the rest they are giggling to each other."

Unbeknown to the gray eyed male- a hint of confusion played across the blonds face- He's not serious is he, 'drooling over nothing'? Is he that low on self confidence? I'm sure there is a mirror in the en-suit for to prove him wrong. This could be a small bump in my plan,

Glancing up at the clock, he realised he had to move soon.

"I have to deal with some business; I'll be back in a bit." He collected some random papers and before the other male could ask, headed out the door. He paused a second to feel which side his master was coming from- and headed in the other direction.

Sat there, slightly stunned, M-21 stared at the door for a bit. That was odd. He was about to move till he remembered that the blond said his was coming back. So… I have to wait.

And so he did.

(-)

10 minutes later, Frankenstein still hadn't come back.

Instead he was sat opposite Rai on the comfortable couch, silently drawing him. The Noblesse sat unnaturally, yet at the same time naturally, still making it easier for M-21. Rai didn't seem to mind, which for some reason made the half-wolf happy.

As he sat there sketching, M-21 studied the being in front of him in close detail, more than before, and more of physically.

Gentle ruby eyes, seemed to be filled with a far older emotion that M-21 didn't know of, and stared down into this sweet tea close to his lips-

Soft, light coloured lips, not to be touch no matter how much I want t-

No!

Returning to his drawing he started to shade in the hair, so many different shades in one colour. The shines, the shadows, even the occasional odd strands seemed to hold those contrasts.

So unlike mine, I have no colour in mine. Well, it helps me blend into the crowd and… that's it.

"You seem sad"

M-21's eyes shot up to the speaker. He was met with concern. Now he's being a cause for concern- again!

"It's nothing that you should worry about. Just… it's…" Too far! Just keep your mouth shut.

Rai stood and walked toward M-21, and reached out. But the gray haired male leaned and began to pack away his equipment.

When he stood, he almost stepped back as to how close he was to the other- but he didn't.

This was the closes he's ever git to seeing such a beautiful face. He could count the numerous long lashes on Rai's eyes from this distance.

Just once… wouldn't be so bad… would it?

He leaned forward to capture the soft cherry lips.

Time stood still for M-21; he never was this selfish- nor was he spontaneous- but just once couldn't hurt.

Just once.

As he pulled back after how-knows how long. The usually pale flawless face had a tint of flushness on the cheeks, both lips were parted slightly, breath a little quicker than normal.

"…Again?" this timid answer surprised M-21, but he couldn't deny the small request- but he really (more than he should) wanted to comply.

He did, with more passion. His arms wrapped around the smaller males back bringing them closer- if that were possible.

Rai's hands rested themselves on M-21s shoulders, with the others arms around him, he deepened the kiss. He felt a warm tongue on his bottom lip. He parted his lips a bit, not sure what he wanted than gasped as the M-21 invaded his mouth with one intention in mind- More.

Rai knees grew weak, letting the other support him. Noises escaped his mouth, much to his embracement and M-21 delight. However he got his own back listening to M-21 moan as Rai sucked on the invading muscle.

They pulled back, panting slightly, and brought their foreheads together.

Time passed as they both calmed, not really use to the feeling.

"Stay with me?" M-21 asked, it sounded a plea and was hesitant at the same time.

Not trusting his voice, Rai smiled and closed his eyes. He ducked his head under the others chin and sighed in content.

Moments passed in calm silence-

'Till Toa burst through the door.

Hello Interneters,

I started this at Eight in the morning and uploaded it straight away. If you're curious, it's five pages long.

It was done in a mixture of tiredness and hyper-ness - though I don't know why- and I have a question…

Actually a few questions that I would appreciate you answering:

Do you want more chapters or is this a good enough ending for you?

(Not sure what sparked this idea- probably cause I'm still… off at the moment) Zombie apocalypse. Yes/ No? –Too cliché? – Think I'm a nutter for this suggestion?

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