Between Fear and Ecstasy
AN: Hi guys, sorry I haven't posted in a while. I'm writing this moments after I posted chapter two. I've been really, busy and completely forgot about this story. I really hope you guys like chapter two. I did my best. There will probably be some lemon in this chapter.
Chapter 3: As Time Passes
Several weeks of solid romance had passed with only several incidents between Mello and Near. Every once in a while, Mello would irritate Near and the pale faced boy would snap, his eyes switching from dull to dark. But Mello always apologized immediately.
Still, something bothered Mello. Whenever Near snapped, he would always forget what had happened. It reminded him of when he happened upon Near in the shower the morning after their first incident. Mello knew he signs of many relationship problems. Unfortunately, Near was starting to become the very thing Mello was afraid of. He was becoming a controlling lover. Though Near had never struck him or been physical, Mello was still dissatisfied with their relationship. Only he didn't want to admit it.
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Near drove his car to the strip club and parked into a slot near the back entrance. The security guard stopped him and asked if he was allowed to be in the dressing area. Near explained that he was MelloYellow's bitch. Just as the words came out of his lips, Near heard a familiar voice from beyond he open door.
"Near?!" Mello gasped and bounded over to his lover. The security guard moved out of the way and let Near in.
Mello jumped up into Near's Arms, his legs, against his lover's sides. The two kissed, getting plenty of applause and cheers from the stripper's colleagues.
"What are you doing here. I thought you had to work tonight?" Mello pondered. Staring directly into Near's eyes. Right now his eyes told of some surprise that Near couldn't wait to unveil.
"Since I'm doing so well at work, I asked the boss to give me the day off. He said 'Anything for my prodigy' and sent me on my way! I made reservations at that new Italian place for seven, so lets go," Near said.
"Okay. But how many times did you have to blow he chief to get him to give you the day off?" Mello laughed.
Near put Mello down and looked straight into his lover's eyes.
"I didn't sleep with him," he said, completely serious.
"Oh, I'm just kidding. Let's go or we'll miss our reservation!" Mello said as he ran out the door, feeling a little worried that his lover didn't catch the joke.
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Dinner was going very well for the first half hour of the meal. Near and Mello talked about their jobs, new sex positions they had heard about, and some gossip about friends. They munched on meatballs and drank nice wine, while very happy with the other's company.
Out of the blue, a light-haired man approached the table.
"Mello, is that you?" he asked.
"Light?!" Mello replied, with pleasant surprise.
"Oh my gosh, how have you been?" Light asked. "I haven't seen you in ages!"
"I've been busy. This is my new lover, Near. He's a detective," Mello answered, gesturing to Near. Near was as stiff as a board.
"How do you do, I'm Light Yagami," Light greeted, holding out his hand. Near shook unenthusiastically.
"I'm Near."
"Anyway Mello, I'm writing a new novel now. It's called 'Death Note'," Light said as he turned his attention back to Mello. Near glared at Light's back.
"It probably won't sell, like your other book, Harry Potter," Mello teased.
"Well, I'd probably better get going, my girlfriend is waiting for me," Light said, pointing to a girl with pigtails and gothic clothes, with a trace of false enthusiasm in his voice.
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Once Light had returned to his own table, Near gave Mello a questioning look.
"T-That was Light Yagami he was my old college roommate and… former lover," Mello said, sensing the awkwardness in the situation.
"Was he ever seme?" Near huffed.
"Yes. He was always on top," Mello replied. The two ate the rest of their meatballs in silence.
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On the ride home, Mello felt that it was necessary to explain why Light and he broke up.
"Look Near, Light and I broke up because he was too caught up in his own life to be with me. It was always his books first and me second. Also, he didn't accept me as I was. He also wouldn't let me work in the club. He made me get some goddamn desk job. When I lost my job, he left me out on the street. I hated him for a long time. He apologized to me a few years ago and asked me out again. I said no, because I had already found my Mr. Right. That was you Near. I still haven't forgiven him for what he did to me. I would never go back to him. Never," Mello explained, looking at his clenched hands resting in his lap.
"Why haven't you ever told me, Mello?" Near asked.
"I didn't want to bother you," Mello answered.
Near pulled into the parking space outside their house. Mello moved to open the door. Near grabbed his head and brought it close to is own. Mello smiled when he saw the burning passion in his eyes that conveniently meant lots of sox.
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The two kissed and hugged for several minutes before the car lights went off. Near began to run his hands over Mello's frame. Mello began to move into the back seat, pulling Near by his neck tie. Near obliged and followed Mello. He began to take his belt off. Mello was helping him unbutton his pants.
While Mello was pulling his pants and shirt off, Near hastily grabbed the condom from his wallet and applied it properly. He hadn't been on top for a while, it was a nice change.
The two met at the lips and began their kissing and groping process gain, rekindling their old fire. Near grabbed his lover and quickly flipped him over. Mello smiled and looked over his shoulder as his partner began to enter him. Mello turned away with pleasure when he felt his partner. After several thrusts, Near exited him and just lay on top of him. Both men were panting and sweating, neither wanted to get off the other. They lay there for several minutes until Mello tried to sit up. Suddenly, Mello heard soft snores from above him. Mello smiled and laid back down.
It's only for the night…Mello thought as he fell asleep to his lover's snores, believing that to be the most enchanting sound in the world.