"So you can't leave the house anymore." Genma said with a sigh. "Fuck. Well…at least they knew he was there. You could have led him straight here."
Iruka paled and Kakashi grabbed him, pulling him against his body. "Yeah. It was stupid of me to go." Kakashi sighed, stroking Iruka's hair reassuringly. "But they watched; it was just the one. And I'm not going anywhere now. I've got Morino's cell, and I gave him yours, Genma…" Genma nodded, touching the cell that he always carried. "So that's taken care of."
Raidou sighed. "Well, it's good. Why don't you two go lay down? I've got to run to the store; Gen can stay and keep an eye on things while I'm gone. Any special requests?"
Iruka shook his head, but Kakashi looked up. "Hey. Do you mind grabbing some of that banana juice drink stuff? You know, the stuff in the funny tall glass jar? I've been craving it for a while now…had thought about stopping on my way back from the police station, but…" he shrugged. Raidou laughed.
"No problem." Raid said, standing. "Get some rest. You two look worn out."
…
Iruka woke slowly. Kakashi was asleep next to him; the man's face was pale and drawn. Iruka felt a stab of sorrow and guilt. This was all his fault; if it wasn't for him…
He slid out of the bed, then walked quietly downstairs. Genma was in the kitchen, humming as he stirred something on the stove. Hearing Iruka on the stairs, he looked up, smiling.
"Hey Ruka." Genma said, smiling. "Can't sleep?"
Iruka shook his head wordlessly, drifting the rest of the way down. He sat down, folding his arms on the counter, and watched Genma for a moment. Genma glanced up at him, smiling, his eyes inquisitive.
"Genma…" Iruka said softly. "I…I'm so sorry." He burst out, tears springing to his eyes. "All of this…it's my fault, and…you got caught up in it, and…"
"Hey." Genma said, dropping the spoon. Sliding the pan off the heat, he dusted his hands on his pants before moving around to wrap his arms around Iruka's shoulders. "Calm down. I told you when you first got here…it's fine. It was our choice; we knew what we were getting into. It's fine."
Iruka huddled into Genma's body, trembling. Genma made soothing noises, gently smoothing his hand over Iruka's back. Finally, Iruka managed to catch his breath and tipped his head back, but he couldn't look Genma in the eyes. "Genma? If…I mean…if ...y…your and Raidou w..want, I…I mean, I could…I think K..Kakashi would und…understand. I owe you s..so much, a…and…"
"Hey. Whoa." Genma said, sounding both surprised and hurt. "Stop. First of all, I don't think Kakashi would understand. Second…"
He grabbed Iruka's chin and tilted it back further so he could study Iruka's face a moment. Iruka flushed, avoiding his eyes, his whole body downcast and meek. Genma sighed; then hugged Iruka again. "You poor baby." He said softly. "Ruka-love…" he was silent a moment, then sighed. "You don't have to do that, Ruka-baby." He said into Iruka's hair. "You're so sweet…you poor thing. It's ok. I don't expect it of you in a million years, and Raidou would actually be shocked to hear you. I joke; I tease. It's my way. But you don't ever…and I mean ever…think that I'm serious. First of all, I love my Raidou very much. Second of all, you're better than that, Iruka. You don't have to offer yourself like that. You deserve better, and Kakashi's willing to be what you need. You're a special person. I can tell. Shit, if Kakashi and Raidou weren't in the picture, it'd probably be me in Kakashi's place…but it's not. And this ex of yours is a real bastard. You were always better than that, he just got you confused, ok?"
Iruka shuddered, closing his eyes. Genma sighed and tipped Iruka's head back. Placing a gentle, almost brotherly kiss on his lips, he smiled. "Now. Enough of this weepy bullshit. You want some cocoa? I made it special…handmade, with real chocolate…Rai loves it. I made enough to go around. Oh..and I have that whipped cream stuff that comes in a can. It's soooo good on top…"
…
On the stairs, Kakashi smiled and went back upstairs. He was tired; he needed to sleep. And he was content, now, to let Genma watch Iruka. He'd proven himself; Kakashi had been pretty sure, but…
I can't take chances with Iruka. Genma's a good guy; a better friend than I deserve. But he's exactly what Iruka deserves. And he'll watch him for me…
…
Raidou came home to find Iruka and Genma cuddled up on the couch. Iruka was asleep, his head resting on Genma's shoulder. Genma gave Rai a sleepy smile and held out his arms. Smiling, Rai came over and carefully hugged him, trying not to dislodge the kid. "How is he?"
"Better." Genma sighed. "The expected happened this afternoon."
"Mmm." Raidou sighed. He'd discussed the possibility with Genma; he knew these abuse cases better than Gen did, and he knew what kind of mentality came from them. Poor kid. But it was ok; they'd get him through it. And the fact that Kakashi was attached in every way was encouraging; Kakashi was just what Iruka needed. A strong and steady partner, but one who wouldn't be alarmed or upset when Iruka started branching out and making his own decisions. And one that wouldn't be worried if he found Genma and Iruka in the position they were in now…
"Well, are you ready for bed?" Rai asked softly. Gen shrugged. "Yeah. But I can't move…" he gave his lover a plaintive look and Rai laughed shortly, bending to carefully lift Iruka off of Gen. Iruka made a sleepy noise and cuddled into Rai's chest, making Rai chuckle. "Cute, isn't he?"
"Very." Genma said, yawning. "Too damn cute. Take him upstairs; I'll put the stuff away and join you shortly."
"Ok." Rai said, smiling down at Iruka. "See you shortly."
He carried him carefully upstairs, pushing open Kakashi and Iruka's bedroom door. Kakashi was sprawled on the bed, looking rather dangerously sexy in the moonlight. He woke up when Rai opened the door, sitting up. Which only emphasized his attractiveness; he wasn't wearing a stitch of clothing, and that sheet was dangerously low…
"Brought you a present." Rai said softly, trying not to stare. "All wrapped up in a bow…"
Kakashi laughed. Rai gently lowered Iruka to the bed and stood, wincing. "Fuck, back hurts. You guys have a good night; I'll see you in the morning."
"Thanks." Kakashi said, sleepily arranging himself around Iruka (and fuck if the sheet didn't slip, giving Rai an entirely too delicious view of Kakashi's smooth and muscular ass). "Sleep good."
Rai beat a hasty retreat; fucker. He probably knew what he was doing. Perverted bastard. Rai stripped down and waited rather impatiently for his lover to come upstairs…
…
"They're not doing very well."
Kabuto glanced up from his case; Orochimaru was sitting at the window seat, his gaze fastened on the swirl of the cars below. Kabuto sighed; he could tell, from the way that Orochimaru was frowning, that it had been a bad day at the hospital. And this other thing was bothering him badly.
Kabuto was both shocked and flattered that Orochimaru had taken this so seriously. He'd never been sure; he knew what he was to the doctor. A tool, a toy…a student, true, but mostly a game. But since his attack, Orochimaru had been almost gentle with him. He didn't fool himself; it wasn't love, but ownership. Still…
Setting down his tools, he rose gracefully and padded over to Orochimaru's chair. Slipping down, he sat on the ground, leaning his weight into Orochimaru's leg. After a moment, Kabuto felt the doctor's hand move to absently stroke through his hair and he closed his eyes, nearly purring in contentment. He didn't need love; this was good enough for him. More than enough. To be wanted; to be desired and admired. He smiled and snuggled closer, then said very quietly, "Who isn't doing well, sir?"
"The police." Orochimaru said, still staring out at the street. "They know generally where he is, thanks to me, but they can't get him to come out. He's too deep; I could help, but it would involve me exposing myself, which I will not do."
They sat in silence for a time. Finally, Kabuto's eyes snapped open. "Sir…what's the one thing that Mizuki really wants?"
"Besides money?" Orochimaru said, his voice ironic. "Iruka…ah."
Kabuto smiled, allowing the older man to work it through. "I see. It would involve a great deal of risk to the young man. And we'd have to do it ourselves; I doubt that either the police or that oh-so-charming young protector Iruka has attracted would allow him to do it willingly. I'm not sure if Iruka himself would do it willingly. But if we let the information slip…loudly…"
"Then he'd come up after Iruka. And they could snatch him…" Kabuto said, closing his eyes and arching into Orochimaru's touch. "Then we all win…"
"It could go bad." Orochimaru said meditatively. "Iruka could get hurt, or killed…"
"So?" Kabuto sighed. "I want Mizuki…"
"Mmm." Orochimaru said, sounding pleased. "Good boy." His touches turned from absent to deliberately sensual and Kabuto made a low noise, already half-way roused. "My good little pet." Orochimaru said, his voice caressing.
"My master." Kabuto said, turning and rising to meet his master's lips.
…
"Oh…god. Yes. There…ah…that feels so…so good." Kakashi moaned. "More…stop and I'll kill you, I swear…Ohh good…."
"Oh, my god." Raidou said, his cheeks flaming red. "I can't believe…how can me make that dirty?"
"He's a pervert." Iruka said, his own cheeks red.
"He's just enjoying it a lot." Genma said, grinning evilly.
"Fuuuuck…Gen…ahhh, god….mmm….."
"I think I need one of those." Iruka said slowly, his eyes fixed on the floor. "If he keeps moaning like that, I..uh…" he blushed, but gritted his teeth. "I might need some time alone in the bathroom…"
"Hah!" Genma barked a laugh. "Look who's turning perverted on us now!"
"Mmm…Ruka, never alone…ah, god, yeah. I'd be more than happy to help you ouoooouuut." Kakashi moaned.
"Fuck you." Raidou said, sounding a little strained. "I'll help him out. You two continue your…uh…massage."
"Touch him and I'll kill you dead." "Genma said, his eyes laughing. "Besides, you're just jealous. You thought I could only make you moan like this."
"I never thought I'd see the day a simple massage managed to turn on not just the massage, but the massager and those forced to listen." Raidou said, sighing. "God, Kakashi. Can't you do anything without being perverted?"
"I'm just…oh, god, right there…enjoying myself." Kakashi said, looking wounded. "Oh…mm..fuck…Genma…"
"Shit." Iruka said, standing. "Uhm…I need to…ah…" he blushed, then fled the room. Kakashi snickered.
"Let me up. I have to go take care of my boyfriend." Kakashi said, his voice wicked. "Thanks, Genma. That felt good. I'll leave the money on the dresser?"
"Bastard!" Genma mock-snarled. "Go fuck your boyfriend before he takes care of it himself and I laugh myself sick at your moping around for the rest of the day."
"Meh." Kakashi said, but he did hurry out of the room. Raidou chuckled and was abruptly smothered by grabbing hands. "Whoa…"
"Guess who else got turned on?" Genma purred. "Oh, my. Look what I found…"
"Bastard." Raidou said without heat.
…
Orochimaru did his job well. He knew how to pull it off without alerting anyone that he'd had a hand in it. A whispered conversation here, a gentle nudge there. Pretty soon, the information was sliding its way through the slimy growth at the bottom of society; by the time it reached both the ears of the police watchers and the avid ears of Mizuki, his name was long gone. All that remained was the message.
…
The cell was ringing; Genma blinked blearily at it, too sated and drowsy for the moment to bother to see who it was. He felt Rai stirring and sighed; damn that thing anyway. Something tugged at his mind, but he shoved it away, burrowing his nose in his lover's chest. I'll check it when I wake up. If it's that important, they'll call again…
They did, but Genma was gone to the world and it never registered.
…
Ibiki snarled at the phone. "Pick UP, dammit!"
Akenai, her green eyes worried, was hurriedly flipping through phone records. "Got to be in here somewhere…shit. If we have access to this, so will everyone fucking else." She grabbed one of the papers. "Fuck! Got it!"
Ibiki snatched the paper and scanned the address. "Let's fucking go!"