Chapter One: A Stupid Decision
Kurogane wasn't enjoying himself much, but that was still a lot more than he had in a long time. It was a day and a half into Fai's three. The very first thing Kurogane had done was put an end to Fai's silly nicknames. And he had managed to eat four entire meals without any of Fai's stupid sweets. Fai had been forced into doing a series of chores while Kurogane relaxed. But lately Kurogane had been pondering an absolutely idiotic idea, and was having a great deal of difficulty making up his mind about it. It was definitely cutting into his relaxation.
Right now, both of the men were in Kurogane's room. Fai was busy folding clothes (and trying to keep in mind that Kurogane had forbidden humming, even while doing reeeeeealy boring tasks), and Kurogane was polishing his sword and thinking. He looked up to watch Fai move about. Even in doing such a simple task, he seemed to dance.
Fai sensed Kurogane watching him, and turned around. "Kurogane-sama?" he said curiously.
Kurogane was silent for a brief moment, and then he made his decision. He knew it was a stupid decision, and that he should forget about is idea completely, and that he would probably regret it, and that he was being an idiot, but he did it anyways. Kurogane stood up, laying his sword on the bed behind him. "Come here," he said to the Mage.
Fai danced over to stand in front of the taller man. Kurogane was silent, still not completely sure of what he was about to do. He reached up hesitantly to brush a lock of hair out of Fai's eyes. I wish I knew what you were thinking. How could eyes so deep hide things so well? But they simply looked up at him curiously. Not a hint of his feelings showed through.
It's now or never. Kurogane told himself, hardly believing what he was about to do. Before he could have second thoughts, he bent down and pushed his lips against the Wizard's.
Fai's eyes widened in surprise, and he pushed Kurogane back "What . . .?" he questioned.
Kurogane didn't look at him. His reaction was enough, he didn't need to see the Mage's face as well. He realized his own face must be bright red. "I-I'm sorry. I thought that maybe . . ."Kurogane couldn't bring himself to finish. Baka! Idiot! He turned away from Fai and started towards the door.
"Kurogane-san?"
Fai's question stopped him. Kurogane swallowed, and said without emotion: "It's Kuro-tan. I release you from the rest of your services." And he hurried out before Fai could say anything else.