Notes: The second chapter. For all those who want to know what Ai no Ooku no Houhou means, it's 'The Many Ways of Love'. After a lot of deliberation while sleeping, I decided to change this story's rating to T. This means, there are only hints of you-know-what. *hehe*
To mandie: thank you for reviewing. I'm planning to make this a 5 or 6-book series :)
To akiluv: thank you for reviewing :) Great to know you're enjoying this even if it's the first MisuShin I wrote. Shingyouji is just too cute and adorable, no wonder almost everyone calls him Baby!
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Takumi-kun series, nor Misu or Shingyouji.
SUMMARY: Misu is not as unaffected as everyone thinks. And right now, he is inwardly going crazy. His pet, Shingyouji, has not been in his presence for a while. What's keeping the young man busy? Misu won't be happy when he finds out.
Hurried footsteps echoed in the main corridor, belonging to one Shingyouji Kanemitsu. The young sophomore is in a rush, obviously, because he hasn't even changed his black kendo uniform. Turning sharply on a corner, he nearly tackled Takumi and Miyuki, who were walking leisurely together. "Uwah!" Takumi cried out and steadied himself to not crash onto the redhead. "Ah! Gomenasai, Takumi-kun, Miyuki-chan." The sophomore bowed in apology. "It's okay." the young lady replied, giving him a bright smile. "In such a hurry, are we? Misu-kun won't go anywhere." She teased. Shingyouji blushed as Takumi gave him an all-knowing smile too.
"Eh, I'm not going to see Arata-san." He denied. "Who else can make you go all fast and energetic like that, if not Misu-kun?" Miyuki continued to pry him. Hastily panting, he explained while getting ready to scoot off again. "It's not what you think, Miyuki-chan. I'm going to meet my new classmate as he will help me with my maths. That's all. Sorry, I need to go. See you around!" With a quick turn-around, he was running again. The two (Takumi and Miyuki) looked at each other in disbelief. "So he's not really going to check on Misu-kun?" the brunette asked dumbly. The redhead recovered first, shrugging her shoulders in an 'I don't know' manner, still looking at the direction Shingyouji ran to.
"Sorry to make you wait." Shingyouji almost shouted when he saw his new classmate and friend Hachiyama Kaoru in a wide bench near the greenhouse. When he reached the bench, he was huffing and panting heavily, trying to catch his breath. "I hurried here as soon as practice is over. Did you wait long?" he asked. Kaoru sat up straight from his slumping and took out a book. "Not really long, just about ten minutes. You're just in time, I have just finished my homework." "Wow, you are a genius! I can barely finish one homework in two hours." Shingyouji mused, dropping himself on the bench beside the taller guy. "Maybe that's one of the reasons why Arata-san doesn't take me seriously. I'm stupid." And I can think of some more other reasons. For instance, I am unrefined. I am annoying. I always…
Bam! A book was smacked on his face. "Aww!" he cried out and turned to the bully. Kaoru's face held no expression and his eyes were empty but his words hit him hard. "You really are stupid. Instead of thinking like that, why don't you try feeding your brain to rid you of your dumbness?" Too stunned to react as the words sunk in, the smaller sophomore can only gasp. He's right! Realizing that he probably looked more stupid with him staring blankly in space, he took the book which fell to the ground and gave it back to his friend. Kaoru took it and started teaching him. Soon, both were focused on the equations and formulas. Shingyouji, keeping in mind what Kaoru told him, concentrated eagerly on the tutorial and found himself asking questions and taking down notes. Finally, he managed to finish the homework on his own, with a few tricks and suggestions from the new student.
Proud of himself for accomplishing something, the kouhai chirped and whistled happily while putting the notes and book in his bag. I can't wait to tell Arata-san about this. Hmmm, maybe I'll drop by their room later. "Hachiyama-kun, thank you so much for the help. I can't really tell you how grateful I am." He turned to the other guy, who was also busy packing things in his own bag. "You're welcome. I'm just paying back for the trouble I gave you the other day. Thank you for showing me around." Shingyouji slapped him in the shoulder and chuckled. "You're welcome too. Come on, curfew time's in an hour. Let's go back to the dorms." He said, standing up and slinging his bag over his shoulder. But before he can make another move, a hand grabbed him and a weight pushed him back to the bench, his back hitting the cold stone and he whimpered in the sudden pain. "Hachiyama-kun, what are you doing?" he asked the guy in confusion. "Get off me! Hey, this is not funny!" He wants to try kicking the guy but, given his skills, he might end up hurting him. Besides, using martial arts skills outside the dojo is strictly prohibited. He will end up suspended or kicked out of school.
"Let me just confirm something." Kaoru said and leaned closer, his face zooming in inches away from the smaller guy. Shingyouji's eyes widened. He's going to kiss me? Instinctively, he zipped his lips close and pushed the taller guy off him. But before he can succeed in getting him off, the weight was suddenly taken from him and in a flash, Hachiyama Kaoru came crushing down in the rough cemented walkway. Shingyouji gasped in surprise.
oOo
It's been four days. Four fucking days! Why hasn't the young kouhai visited him? It is very unlikely of him not to show his face around the Student Council room and not even trespassing in his dorm room. Misu Arata is getting anxious. Not that he would admit it, even to himself. But, hell! Shingyouji's absence is infuriating him. Slamming his pen down on the table, scowl on his cold face; he glanced at the seat usually occupied by his pet. Muttering another curse to himself, he stood up and walked outside. Since he can't concentrate on his final works because of the young man, he should look for him and demand answers and remind the pet of his responsibilities. Where the master is, the pet should stay.
He was nearing the staircase when the two figures of Miyuki and Takumi came up, chatting boisterously about something. When they saw him, they stopped talking and greeted him. "Misu-kun, how great to see you! You've been out of social circulation for some time. Isn't it great to take some fresh air from time to time?" the redhead teasingly remarked. Takumi, on the other hand, just smiled at him. He can't tell the tall guy that he hasn't seen him in a while since they share the same room and would always see each other, if not for some of the times that Takumi can't get back from his boyfriend's room. He bowed in respect to Miyuki and nodded his acknowledgment to his roommate. "Miyuki-chan, you already know I'm always in the Student Council room as I have many things to finalize before the school ends. It's tough work." He replied.
Miyuki nodded. "It really is. But it's your last task for the school so do your best, ne?" she smiled then remembered something. "At this time, you're usually down with work. Are you done for the day?" "No, I need to find some-I need something from the library." Misu almost slipped. He knows the School Director's daughter knows about his relationship with Shingyouji but he doesn't want them to know his anxiousness over the younger man's absence from him. Miyuki chuckled and whispered something to Takumi, which also made the brunette chuckle and looked at Misu knowingly. "What?" he demanded from them. "Nothing, Misu-kun. I just told Takumi that you and Shingyoui are really a perfect match. Both of you knows how to turn your answers around to dodge questions about the two of you." She admitted, with an eyebrow raised in mock seriousness.
"Hai, hai." Takumi agreed. "Aiyo Misu-kun, if you're looking for Shingyouji-kun, it's better to ask. It will save you the time and trouble to look for him all over school. He was headed earlier to the greenhouse's direction. Said he'd be meeting a classmate to help him with his maths." The raven-haired offered the information with a twinkle in his eyes. Still not one to show his emotions, Misu tried to look uncaring and denied that he's indeed looking for the guy. "Shingyouji's affairs are not my business." He said in his non-too blunt voice. And smirked. "I'll go ahead now. Ja ne!" he turned and walked downstairs. The two (Takumi and Miyuki) once again burst into chuckles and shook their heads, unconvinced of his act.
After checking his back for someone following him, Misu proceeded to walk in the direction of the greenhouse. Might as well use the freely-given information. As he was nearing the place, he spotted two figures hunched over their books sitting on a wide bench. Then one of the two stood up and slung his bag over his shoulder. And then the other one suddenly grabbed the smaller guy and pushed him down the bench. He hurried over. He saw a familiar black uniform worn by the smaller one. It can't be! Shingyouji? When the young man spoke, he felt his blood freeze.
"Hachiyama-kun, what are you doing? Get off me! Hey, this is not funny!" It is Shingyouji! And the other guy is the new transfer student Hachiyama Kaoru, the one his pet was with two days ago when he showed the new student around. By now, he is behind them and was about to call their attention when-
"Let me just confirm something." Kaoru said and leaned closer, his face zooming in inches away from the smaller guy. Shingyouji's eyes widened. What the hell? Without even thinking, he took two quick steps forward and grabbed the new student's collar and yanked him away from Shingyouji. Then with a forceful push, shoved Hachiyama down the rough cemented walkway. Shingyouji gasped. "Arata-san!"
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?" the Student Council President's voice boomed in rage. He was looking down at the new student, hands shaking with controlled anger. "You do not touch someone else's possession. Especially not my possession. Shingyouji is mine!" he declared vehemently, forgetting where they are and who he is and what lies ahead of them when this declaration reached some ears. Actually, he's just too angry to care at the moment. Shingyouji's eyes widened, clearly shocked with his action and words.
Kaoru stood up and winced as pain from his lower buttocks registered. He snarled at Misu. "Heh! You're too arrogant to call him your possession. You're just afraid he will be stolen away since you treat him like trash and never considered his feelings at all. He's just a toy for you, something you will get tired of after some time." He accused, positively fueling Misu's anger. "After all, he means nothing to you."
Misu grabbed him by the collar again and in a voice full of wrath warned him. "You don't know anything about us. You don't know anything about how I feel. So don't go around making assumptions and stealing him behind my back." But the new sophomore did not even bat an eyelash. "I am stealing him right in front of you. You won't be here any longer, will you? Don't worry; I'll take good care of-" His next words slurred in his mouth when a hard fist came down on his face. Instinct to defend and fight took over as he swung his arm to punch the other guy too. And soon, they were raining wild punches and kicks all over each other.
"Wah! Stop it, you two! Arata-san! Hachiyama-kun!" Shingyouji shouted amidst the chaos. He tried to get in between the two but Misu suddenly pulled him aside just in time as Kaoru swung a punch, it connected in Misu's stomach and he lurched downward, taking Shingyouji with him as the young man did not break free from his hands. He protectively wrapped one arm on Shingyouji's head to prevent him from hitting the base of the bench, which resulted in his arm giving a cracking sound when it's the one that hit the cemented base. He groaned loudly in pain. That fucking hurt! But he was still in defense mode against another attack from Kaoru, which of course never happened as Shingyouji instinctively kicked the new student's leg to prevent him from getting near them. The kick proved to be a little too powerful for Kaoru for he stumbled forward and cried in pain. A bone fracture, perhaps. At least, he's not the only one. Misu smirked.
oOo
About two hours later, Misu found himself in his room with Shingyouji. They had just come from the infirmary and, after dealing with both his and Kaoru's injuries; the infirmary doctor declared them okay and gave them permission to return to their rooms for rest. The ruckus has been brought to the Acting Director Yamamoto Miyuki's attention and they were asked to report to her in the morning. Damn, this is not exactly what I need when I'll be graduating soon. It's a good thing Takumi did not question them when they arrived but instead, announced that he'll again spend the night at Gii's room. To spend time together and to talk about them, for sure. Misu knew Gii had also been informed about the event, and no doubt, the black-haired roommate of his would get the information from his boyfriend.
Shingyouji has been very quiet. He doesn't need to ask what his pet is thinking. It's very obvious with his apprehensive expression. He's blaming himself for what happened. He must have been a little angry with him earlier for he hasn't showed up to his presence for days, but when the younger man instinctively protected him earlier, his anger instantly vanished. Of course, he won't be the first to lower his pride and admit it to his younger lover. So, keeping his usual unreadable face, he quietly slid down his bed, careful not to exert too much force on his fractured left arm. But even the slightest movement proved to be difficult. Wincing in pain, he hissed to himself and tried not to make the sound audible. However, the silence in the room is so deafening that the hiss did not come unheard by Shingyouji.
Jumping up, the kouhai quickly assisted his older lover, er, master to bed as gently as he possibly could. When he was settled, Misu did not lie down right away but sat with his back resting on the bed's headrest. With piercing eyes, he assessed the younger guy. Shingyouji gulped. "Ummm, Arata-san…" he fidgeted, unable to think of the next words. "Yes, Shingyouji?" He knows he is being cruel. But the worry and concern (for him) evident on his pet's face is something he wants to dwell in. Call it payback for not showing around him the past few days. And the fidgeting added to it. Shinghyouji looks so very adorable when he does that.
"Ano… I'm so sorry. It's my entire fault. I should have pushed him away immediately but I was worried I'd hurt him. He's my new friend so I can't hurt him. But if I did, you shouldn't have been hurt and you won't be in trouble with the School Board. It's okay if I get in trouble but not you. I'm really sorry, Arata-san. I would talk to Miyuki-chan and tell her it's my fault so you won't get punished or suspended or expelled. Oh no, no you're graduating! You can't be expelled!" After his tirade, the kouhai broke into tears, all the while breathing heavily from his long speech. Misu sighed. "Stop crying. It's not your fault. And even if you hurt him before I did, I'd still the beat the crap out of that brat." Shingyouji looked at him. "Huh? Why?"
Misu motioned for the smaller boy to come closer then grabbed his tie and pulled his face closer with his, thankfully, right uninjured hand. His gaze penetrated that of Shingyouji's and in a grave tone said, "Because he laid his hands on you." The young man shuddered with the intensity of his gaze and the seriousness of his tone. But after a while, perked up and smiled a little playfully. "Arata-san, you aren't jealous of Hachiyama-kun, are you?" He raised his hands and circled Misu's neck and leaned in closer that their noses almost touched. The junior showed his signature smirk. "Who said I was jealous? I just don't like other people touching my property. Or have you forgotten what I am to you? And what do you think you're doing?" he tried to lean back and ease himself from the arms embracing him but Shingyouji only pulled him closer. "You're lip is bleeding, Arata-san."
Surely, he felt the side of his lip twitching and some wetness in the area almost made him curse. He was about to wipe away the blood when his pet's hand stopped him. "Let me." And before he can stop him, Shingyouji darted his tongue out and licked the red liquid from the side of his lower lip. Misu froze. Shingyouji licked at his lips again, this time he trailed the whole lower lip then proceeded to lick the whole upper lip as well, in a teasing manner. Then back at the lower lip and nibbled on the soft skin. A soft gasp escaped Misu and in seconds, grabbed his pet's neck and crushed his lips against the other, roughly shoving his tongue inside the hot cavern of Shingyouji's mouth. But the kouhai was prepared as he welcomed the invader with his own and swirled against it. They both moaned. And grew hard. Wanting more, Misu tried to shift their position but cursed loudly when a searing pain shot through his arm. He had totally forgotten his injury.
"Arata-san, don't force yourself. Remember what Sensei said. No straining. You'll hurt yourself even more." Shingyouji reminded him, but his hands had already found its way south of Misu's body. "But I can help you." Misu groaned, in both lust and anger. "You're going to regret this when I recover." He threatened the black-haired boy. With a mysterious smile, Shingyouji whispered, "Then I'll make sure you won't remember that threat." Ever.
oOo
"You just had to hit him, do you?" Yamamoto Miyuki, daughter of the School Director and President, and the current Acting School Director reprimanded Misu Arata. They are inside Miyuki's office in the administration building. Misu is sitting across the redhead, who was unusually serious this morning. He just shrugged his shoulders and answered, "Yes, I hit him. And I'm not going to deny it. I'm glad I did." Miyuki shook her head. "You know what this means, Misu-kun. Even if you are the Student Council President, you are still under the school rules. And we don't tolerate this kind of behavior."
"I understand. I will accept any form of punishment you bestow on me as long as that bas- that Hachiyama gets the same punishment." He is not a Misu for nothing. The girl-woman tsked. "You should've controlled yourself. There was no need to get violent and get the School Board's attention. Although I understand why you did it." She sighed in resignation. "We are still looking into this matter. After we get both Shingyouji-kun and Hachiyama-kun's statement, we'll be able to extract the right punishment for you. But right now, we decided to give the two of you a suspension. It's not that long. Just long enough for us to get to the bottom of this and clear your name in every way we can."
The statement surprised the tall junior. He looked up to see the redhead smiling at him. It's her friend smile. Then she got up and took folders from her table. The door to her office opened and the familiar figures of Gii and Akaike walked in, both smirking in Misu's direction. "Good, you're just in time." Miyuki acknowledged the two newcomers. This further surprised Misu. What is this? "Hey, hold on a minute. What is going on? Why are they here?" he pointed at his two pals. The girl-woman Director handed them each a folder and turned to him. "This is getting to the bottom of your problem and clearing your name in every way we can." She explained. "First, look at the files you have. That's the information on the person behind the sabotage on your name, Misu-kun." They all flipped open their folders and read. Then gasped. "Hell hath no fury… than a woman scorned."
A/N: It took a while for this update, I apologize. Work had been quite good so I got busy. Then I got into a little mishap which ended up in me having a fractured left arm. So I only typed this using one hand (it really is very slow). Seen the similarity with Misu's injury? Yes, I made Misu injured like myself. Sort of payback for his meanness, lol! And to ease my feeling of helplessness and worthlessness.
Anyway, please do leave reviews, comments, suggestions and even criticisms. It's the food for my imagination :)