Merry Christmas! I was almost too late getting this up. So anyway you owe the tone of this story to the Grinch, Winter Warlock and Scrooge! Yeah I watched most of the Christmas programs this year, something I haven't done in a long time and they helped me to write this. Again I hope to touch your heart and spread a little more of the Christmas spirit.
Please read and enjoy!
Christmas Present Kisses
T'was two weeks before Christmas and all was not silent. The mood was disgruntled and the cheer was low. Just the other day, a pipe had burst flooding the store and storage room ruining some of their goods. Saiga had fallen and twisted his ankle causing his joy for the season to dim. Kakei had to reorder much of their merchandise to replace what they'd lost. Instead of making money this year, it looked like they would be in the red this holiday season. Rikuo was bummed because he had not only his own work to do but he had to help Saiga out one of his mysterious jobs and when he came home, whatever he'd had done had either disgusted him or was so bad that he shut down at night sort of depressed. Only Kazahaya still found something to be happy about.
The store and apartments had been decorated right after Thanksgiving and just seeing the decorated trees, wrapped presents, angels, and garlands Kazahaya was always able to find something to be happy about. He took on Rikuo and Saiga's jobs with a Christmas carol or two on his tongue and didn't complain. He shopped when he had free time. He cooked dinner and breakfast for everyone. Kazahaya was there when Saiga needed ice for his ankle, a shoulder rub for Kakei when he was doing the books trying to find some extra money and loving arms for Rikuo when it seemed he'd had too much.
Bad weather didn't help. No snow this year but lots of cold rain and sometimes it froze into ice causing many accidents. Going out in such weather only seemed to make the moods that much worse but Kazahaya smiled through it all. Last year had been the best Christmas and every morning he woke remembering that feeling. His necklace from Rikuo never left his neck only causing him to smile at odd times as he felt it move against his skin. He didn't try to ease everyone into the Christmas spirit since they obviously weren't feeling it but did his best to make their days easier and less stressful.
"Let's see, I need to do the shopping for Saiga. Gotta make sure to get some more hot chocolate for Rikuo, it seems he needs it after coming home late. And Kakei, I gotta get him away from those books for a while. I wonder if I can talk him into coming with me." Kazahaya muttered to himself as he locked up the store and began cleaning. Rikuo was out driving Saiga around on yet another job that neither would talk about. He was glad it wasn't him but from the way Rikuo acted when he came home, Kazahaya wished Rikuo didn't have to go either. "Oh well, hopefully this situation won't last much longer. It could be we'll have a real quiet Christmas this year." He looked back at the store as he turned off the main lights leaving on the pretty Christmas ones.
"Damn! I hate ending the year in the hole! How can I make up this lost income?! I can't give the boys extra gifts without that money!" Kakei slammed his fists onto the desk and pushed back so hard that his chair sailed into the wall behind him.
"I don't need anything Kakei." Kazahaya entered the office a soft smile on his face. He approached the chagrined man and pulled him up out of his chair. Kazahaya removed Kakei's glasses and gently rubbed his temples then kissed his forehead. "Better?"
Kakei didn't like being caught upset like this. He preferred to always look unaffected by life's problems. It was vain of him and yet he couldn't stop. But this one time he closed his eyes and leaned into Kazahaya's lean warmth and let the boy soothe him. "Thank you Kazahaya-kun. Yes, mmm…" Kakei grabbed his hips and held on.
Kazahaya just smiled and kept up the gentle massage. They'd all done so much for him that little things like this, he did with love. "You want to come shopping with me? Saiga gave me a list for the stuff he needs for Christmas dinner. We could stop and get those spring rolls you like." Kazahaya tempted hoping Kakei couldn't resist.
Kakei laughed at the boy's attempt, knowing exactly what Kazahaya was up to and though he would prefer to find that extra money, he was giving up for tonight. "You're on!" He opened his eyes to see Kazahaya's pleased smile and felt a little guilty. He'd been left on his own for the last week or more "Come on, after dinner – my treat, let's pick up a movie and we can watch it in bed, okay?"
Kazahaya paused, he'd love to but he didn't want to intrude when Saiga and Rikuo got home and besides, Rikuo usually needed him. "Won't Saiga be mad if I'm there?" The big guy was a cranky patient and Kazahaya had endured a few harsh words since Saiga twisted his ankle.
Kakei winced. He'd seen Saiga come down hard on Kazahaya for no reason at all but hadn't intervened because it best to leave a wounded bear alone. "It'll be alright. They'll be late coming home so I'll make sure you're upstairs out of his way. Sorry Saiga's such a bad invalid."
Kazahaya just shrugged his shoulders. "It's okay. So, ready to go? Store's all closed." His face brightened at the thought of some alone time with Kakei.
"Yep! Let's go!" Kakei put his glasses on then linked his arm with Kazahaya and the two headed out.
Rikuo grunted under Saiga's weight. Clumsy Idiot! I told him to wait for me but no, he has to try and run after the guy and make his stupid ankle worse! Son-of-a-bitch! I'm tired of this shit! Thank God it's almost Christmas – he won't work anymore until the New Year and his foot should be better by then. "Stand up! Dragging it is only going to make it worse!" His voice was too loud but he really didn't care.
"Shut up! You can complain when it's your foot that hurts like hell! Just get me to the bedroom then get out of my sight! Damn I'm tired of looking at you!" Saiga groused in a really pissed off voice.
"Umm, can I help?" Kazahaya asked as he stood beside the large bed. Kakei was sleeping, having drifted off during the movie. He was only going to stay until it ended then head upstairs but they'd come home earlier than expected.
"What the hell are you doing here?!" Both tall dark-haired men asked angrily. Each was thinking that the two had been resting and making love while they'd been out in the cold working.
Kazahaya jumped but ignored their anger. He rushed out of the bedroom quickly.
"Leave him alone! Dammit we were just watching a movie or did you miss that he was still dressed!" Kakei woke up and straightened his glasses. "What the hell did you do to yourself this time?" He sighed and went into the bathroom for some pain pills.
"Get off of me!" Rikuo all but dumped Saiga on the bed. He felt guilty at yelling at Kazahaya and jealous because Kazahaya was the one able to relax at home. "The bastard's all yours – I'm going to bed." Rikuo called out and turned to find a nervous Kazahaya standing there in his Christmas tree pajamas holding an ice pack.
"I'll just put this here Saiga. Hope you feel better in the morning. Goodnight." Kazahaya laid the pack on top of a towel on the nightstand. He bowed slightly toward the still scowling face then tried to hurry away when Kakei caught his arm as he came out of the bathroom.
"Thanks Kazahaya. Have a goodnight." Kakei pulled him close and kissed the corner of his mouth then smiled at him hoping to make him feel better. "Rikuo." He said in a short tone and nodded to the other teen.
Kazahaya rushed out and Rikuo followed more slowly with his hands stuffed in his jeans' pockets. He just barely caught sight of the gaudy pajamas as Kazahaya seemed to almost run from him. Rikuo sighed, tired and frustrated.
When he entered the apartment, Kazahaya was nowhere to be seen. Rikuo rubbed his neck thinking he must be hiding in the bathroom until the coast was clear. "Kazahaya, Babe? I didn't mean it. I -." He opened the door to see Kazahaya laying out a towel as hot steamy water filled the tub.
"Hey. Welcome home." Kazahaya turned and kissed him lightly then turned and shut off the water. "Go on and get undressed and I'll bring you some hot chocolate. I love you." Kazahaya said before slipping out of the bathroom and going into the kitchen. He was determined not to be affected by Saiga and Rikuo's bad mood, it was just the circumstances after all. He cut on the TV for some background noise as he heated the milk then added coco. In minutes he had an extra large cup of hot chocolate with four marshmallows on top.
"Rikuo?" Kazahaya popped his head in to see his lover dozing in the tub but the smell of chocolate woke him up.
"Hey Babe, thanks." Rikuo smiled and took the large cup then sipped gratefully at the dark, fragrant liquid. "Mmm." He sighed then looked up at Kazahaya as he stood with his back against the door watching him. "Sorry about before. It's just…Saiga really knows how to get on my nerves!" His voice bounced back at him and Rikuo grimaced.
"It's just his ankle making him that way. Kakei says he won't be such a bear when it heals. I'm just sorry you have to deal with it more than we do. Are you guys still going to be working right up to Christmas Eve?" Kazahaya looked down at his toes. Looking at Rikuo in the tub aroused him and he knew Rikuo wasn't feeling at all sexy.
Rikuo took a long drink of chocolate and slid deeper into the hot water. "Maybe not, depends on how things go. Even though I'm helping Saiga, he still doesn't tell me everything but hopefully it'll be done before Christmas Eve. God only knows why Saiga accepted a job right before Christmas anyway; he's never done it before! Ugh, can we talk about something else?"
"You hungry? I can fix you something." Kazahaya offered. Obviously talking about Saiga would just upset Rikuo. He hated not being able to help Rikuo.
"Nah, we grabbed something. I think I'm just going to soak until the water get's cold. Thanks Babe." Rikuo drained the cup and handed it Kazahaya with a weary smile.
Kazahaya leaned in and kissed his lips lightly. "Okay, I'll let you rest." He smiled wistfully and left the bathroom. "He's right here but I miss him. We don't get to spend any time together lately let alone make love." Kazahaya spoke softly and sighed as he rinsed out the cup. "Guess I'll sleep in my bed tonight."
He turned down Rikuo's bed and cut on the lamp beside it before crawling into his own bed. Not until he lay down did Kazahaya realize that he was tired from all the extra work and fell asleep within a few minutes.
Rikuo drifted off a few times before the water cooled down enough to chill him. Letting the water out, he stood soaped up then rinsed off in the shower. He was half expecting Kazahaya to join him but his lover never showed. "Damn I probably hurt his feelings! I keep biting his head off or complaining and he just takes it all without a word. Shit." Rikuo let the water wash away the soap then hurried through the rest of his routine anxious to go apologize to Kazahaya.
"Babe – I'm sorry…" The apartment was silent and the dim light from his lamp showed that Kazahaya was already in bed. "Babe?" Rikuo padded over to the bed to see Kazahaya lying half on his side sleeping. He smiled. Kazahaya was always so cute when he slept. "Oh well, guess I'll apologize tomorrow."
Rikuo found his own pajamas and put them on, grabbed a glass of water then made to get in his bed but suddenly didn't want to be alone. He made the bed, cut off the lamp and went to Kazahaya. "Scoot over Babe." He said softly as he sat down and grinned when Kazahaya rolled over in his sleep. Rikuo spooned his large body into Kazahaya's smaller one and felt ease come over him. Now he was home. "G'night." He kissed Kazahaya's neck, felt his lover's heartbeat and slept.
Kazahaya woke in Rikuo's arms and smiled widely. "No wonder I had such good dreams." He said and turned to look at Rikuo then sighed. "You still look tired." Kazahaya kissed him and decided to let Rikuo sleep in. He was supposed to help out this morning in the store but Kazahaya wouldn't wake him up. It was tricky getting out of bed since those large hands pulled at him several times but Kazahaya finally got loose with a soft laugh. Even though his lover was sleeping, it was nice to know he was so wanted.
It was another busy day so when Rikuo finally came downstairs, all they could do was smile at each other. Normally they closed for lunch but because Kakei was trying to make up some of the money they'd lost, he kept the store open with the guys taking separate lunch breaks. So they didn't get to spend any time at all together before Rikuo and Saiga were taking off just before five in the afternoon. When closing time came, Kakei locked himself in his office to once again go over the books leaving Kazahaya on his own again.
He was about to fix dinner when the phone rang. "Hinata! Hey what's up?" Kazahaya listened to his bubbly friend then grinned with anticipation. "I'll meet you there! Nah, everybody's busy they won't miss me. Okay, I'm on my way!" Kazahaya hurriedly changed clothes, left Kakei a note and hurried out of the house.
Rikuo came home to an empty apartment and angrily called Kazahaya to ask him where he was. It went straight to voicemail. Since Kakei was home, they weren't together again. It wasn't until he stormed back downstairs to question Kakei that he learned Kazahaya was hanging out with Hinata. Still it didn't improve his mood that Kazahaya wasn't there to comfort him.
Kazahaya came in humming. Hinata could always make him happy and he finally had someone to share his Christmas spirit with since it was sadly lacking at home. He found Rikuo asleep on the couch.
"Rikuo, come on. Let's go to bed, you'll catch cold sleeping here." Kazahaya shook Rikuo gently then jumped when angry eyes popped open. "What's wrong? Did something happen?" He feared there had been another argument with Saiga.
"What the hell were you doing that kept you out so late Kazahaya? You and Hinata have a good time?" Rikuo jerked away from him. "Is it too much to ask that you be here when I need you?!"
Kazahaya staggered back like he'd been hit. He blinked back his tears. "I'm sorry." He whispered and dropped his head then took a breath. "Would you like a bath or something to eat or –or I could give you a ma-massage." He never again looked at Rikuo, only took off his coat and put his things away.
Rikuo slapped a heavy hand against the back of his neck. "No, forget it. Let's just go to bed." He sighed heavily knowing he'd made yet another mistake but didn't know exactly how to make it better. Since he was already in his PJs, Rikuo went to the bathroom then got into bed.
Kazahaya slowly got ready for bed. He walked on eggshells trying not to disturb or gain Rikuo's wrath yet again. When he exited the bathroom, Rikuo was asleep so he got in his own bed and prayed with all his heart for a happy Christmas.
"What's wrong Kazahaya?" Kakei knew immediately something was wrong but the boy just smiled and shook his head.
"Can I do the deliveries today? I know its Rikuo's turn but he's still tired." Kazahaya offered.
Kakei figured Rikuo must have somehow hurt the tender- hearted teen. "Yeah sure. I'm making Saiga work the register since all he has to do is sit there and Rikuo can help me with the customers. Be careful it's messy out there." He cautioned because it was raining again and the temperature wasn't supposed to rise above freezing.
"Thanks. I will!" Kazahaya hurriedly got the day's deliveries and managed to leave without speaking to Saiga or even seeing Rikuo. And so the pattern was set.
The next week, Kazahaya worked his ass off. He did as much work as he possibly could around the store so that Rikuo and Saiga wouldn't have to. He was polite to Saiga and completely giving to Rikuo. Every night he slipped out to spend some time with Hinata but was there before Rikuo got home with food and a bath waiting on him. Kazahaya tried his best not to give any of them a reason to complain.
"Kazahaya, you don't…have to…ohhh!" Rikuo threw back his head at the pleasure. Kazahaya had been drying him off from his bath when suddenly he felt slim fingers trace over his resting flesh. Tired though he was, it had been so long since they'd loved each other that his penis responded immediately. At first Kazahaya just used his hands stroking, gently pulling, caressing the head but now his lover was using his mouth and tongue.
Remember me? I've missed this so much Rikuo! Let me love you for a while. Kazahaya thought as his cheeks sunk in as he sucked. He was sure Rikuo would sleep immediately after this but he didn't care. For these few moments he could love Rikuo and feel close to him again.
"Ah Babe!" Rikuo tightened his hand on Kazahaya's shoulder, the other in his hair. "You're killing me." He groaned and started thrusting his hips forward sliding himself down Kazahaya's throat. "More…more!"
Kazahaya reached between Rikuo's legs. He cupped and squeezed that heavy sac knowing it would push Rikuo over the edge. He laved the swollen head tasting his lover's essence then swallowed it readying for Rikuo's release.
"YESSSSS! Ahhhh…damnnnn…." Rikuo's hand fisted in Kazahaya's hair and he felt Kazahaya grip him by the ass as he stumbled forward, he came so hard. "Sorry Babe, I'm okay." Rikuo sat down on the edge of the tub to catch his breath and stroked Kazahaya's head as it lay against his thigh. "Thanks, I needed that. I'll return the favor in bed." Rikuo's eyes warmly looked over Kazahaya's face.
"You don't have to. I just wanted to touch you and you need that didn't you? Feel better?" Kazahaya smiled up at Rikuo. Sitting on the floor, lying on Rikuo's leg was the only place he wanted to be. This intimate moment meant the world to him.
"I do and I did. Thanks again…Babe." Rikuo yawned then laughed. "You wore me out! Come on, let's go to bed." He did intend to love Kazahaya but sleep took him before he could, still they both went to sleep in better moods.
It was a few days before Christmas Eve, a truly miserable day with sleet and freezing rain falling but business was still doing well despite that. Kakei was breathing easier since it looked like they would break even. It wasn't the profits he'd hoped for but at least they weren't in debt. Saiga's job was done and his ankle was better with only a twinge every now and then and he was beginning to look forward to Christmas morning and Kazahaya's normal excitement as he opened presents. He was starting to miss the kid as the teen was avoiding him. Rikuo had enjoyed every last bit of attention Kazahaya had given him and had let his lover do all his extra work allowing him to rest. He was finally beginning to get into the spirit now that Saiga's job was over and there was a little extra money in his pocket.
The three of them were manning the store since Kazahaya had asked to be off. Because they thought he was out buying last minute gifts and really deserved the free time – they were happy to let him go. The store was closing early because of the weather and they expected him home shortly since it was starting to get dark. But as time passed and he wasn't home by dinner time, they began to wonder what happened to him.
"Maybe I should call." Rikuo said from the couch. The teen was frowning wondering if Kazahaya had run into trouble but just as he was pulling out his cell phone, the apartment phone rang.
"Hello?" Kakei was closest. "Ah Merry Christmas Hinata! And how are you?" He was smiling as he listened to the girl's hyper voice. She was a female Kazahaya in a lot of ways but she could talk twice as fast. "No Kazahaya's not home yet. He's been with you?" The smile he wore slipped off his face to be replaced by a frown.
Rikuo scooted to the edge of the seat as Kakei turned to look at him – worried. "What is it? Did something happen to Kazahaya?"
Saiga entered from the kitchen. He'd been fixing a quick dinner, a hodgepodge of their favorite foods. "Man, I missed cooking. Not much left to do, where's the kid?" Saiga blinked at the worried tension on Rikuo and Kakei's faces. "What?"
"Yes Hinata, I understand. We'll take good care of him; it's really all our fault anyway for letting Kazahaya-kun do far too much. No, we won't do it again. I promise Hinata-kun. Really. Alright, okay. I'll have him call you tomorrow okay? Yes, yes, yes. That's right. I will. No I will. Yes. Okay. Goodnight and Merry Christmas. Bye." Kakei hung up the phone with an exasperated sigh but at the same time knew he deserved much worse than Hinata's tongue.
"What the hell happened Kakei?" Rikuo jumped to his feet. "Where's Kazahaya?"
"On his way home, I hope." Kakei grabbed Rikuo's hand and slapped it as hard as he could.
Rikuo jerked his hand away. "What was that for and what about Kazahaya? Hinata's voice was loud, she sounded upset!"
"Saiga?" Kakei held out his hand and the big man gave it to him without a word and took the stinging slap. "That was from Hinata." In turn he gave his hand to Saiga and winced from the heavy hit. "Ow." Kakei sighed and rubbed his hand. "Kazahaya fell and hurt his back."
"Huh? On the ice? Clumsy kid! He shouldn't be allowed out without a leash!" Saiga looked out the window to check the weather.
"No we can't blame Kazahaya." Kakei said softly. "He's been extra tired this week. Hinata said she could see it in his face even though he acted his normal self. You see while he was doing all of our work, cooking, cleaning and taking care of us." He looked at Rikuo. "He was also slipping out to help Hinata. Kazahaya couldn't find any Christmas spirit in his own home so when Hinata told him about how she was helping out in an orphanage and trying to make it a happy Christmas for the kids there, our boy jumped at the chance to help out. After closing the store, he rushed there to help decorate, wrap presents, read stories and generally do anything to make those kids happy before rushing back here before you two came home again." Kakei looked at the two dark heads next to each other, torment on Rikuo's face, anger at himself on Saiga's.
"You mean me. I jumped down his throat that first day he came home late and after that…he was always there to greet me. I let him fix my bath, massage me – I accepted everything he had to give and gave nothing back. Damn…" Rikuo sat down heavily. "I slept in and he took on the work I was supposed to do in the store."
"I mean all of us. I spent so much time in the office trying to come up with a way to make more money and never did! I sat on my ass while he was taking care of the store and dealing with the customers. But I didn't tell you all of it." Kakei had begun to pace and he could feel their eyes following him. "He didn't fall once but twice. That first day when he took over the deliveries, Kazahaya fell on the ice, he scratched up his arm too. He fell again today while up on a ladder putting up some pictures the kids had drawn. Hinata said he could barely move but he just smiled and said he was okay but of course she knew he wasn't. Kazahaya winced with every move. She tried to send him home but he wanted everything perfect for the kids and wouldn't leave until he was done. Hinata got him to the train on time but that was almost two hours ago. The orphanage is only twenty minutes away." Kakei looked at the clock.
"What?" Saiga started towards the door. He'd been silent as Kakei and Rikuo voiced their faults. Saiga knew his had been the worst. Kazahaya had been nervous and scared around him and the last time that happened was after he first came to them. It was so easy to take out his frustrations on Kazahaya because the boy wouldn't fight back. Kazahaya did everything he could to be as far away from him as possible and when that wasn't possible, he bowed and kowtowed in the extreme. "I'm going to go look for him."
"No Saiga, you might fall and hurt yourself again. Rikuo and I will go, besides we can track him by his cell phone." Kakei went to the computer but the sound of the store's heavy backdoor opening caught his attention. "He's home."
Kazahaya wanted to cry. The muscles in his back and thighs kept seizing up on him. Ever since getting off the train, he could only move a few steps then have to stop from the pain, that and being extra careful on the ice. And then there was his arm. It ached and burned where he'd scratched it up. It probably needed some alcohol or something on it. "Got to get upstairs and lay down. If I just rest then I won't mess up everybody's plans. Things were just starting to get better! Stupid, clumsy – like I got two left feet." He finally got the door open and inside. Kazahaya dropped his bags and turned into the wall cringing from the effort.
After catching his breath he looked towards the stairs. A tear did escape his eye as he wondered how in the hell he was going to get up them. He'd had to crawl up the stairs at the station and people had stared curiously wondering if he were sick or drunk. Kazahaya forgot his bags and moved forward holding onto everything available to keep his balance. The only thing on his mind – bed.
They watched as Kazahaya slowly put one foot in front of the other. He was bent over like an old man and his breathing was ragged. The three went to him.
"Kazahaya." Rikuo spoke with pain in his voice. He watched with guilt heavy on his shoulders.
"Ah!" Kazahaya jerked and dropped to one knee. He'd been concentrating on getting to the stairs so badly that he hadn't heard them coming. "…Oh…hey guys. I just…tripped." He smiled at them. "I'm tired, going to bed early – rest up for tomorrow." Kazahaya blinked rapidly and hoped they left soon but he wondered how he was going to get up again.
Rikuo's hands made to catch him but he wasn't close enough. Those hands became fists as he saw the sweat on Kazahaya's face and his pallor. Slowly he released his hands and moved to Kazahaya's side. Very carefully, he circled Kazahaya's waist and helped him to stand.
Kazahaya couldn't stifle his moan. "Umm, I'm not hungry – you guys eat…without me." He put one ice cold hand over Rikuo's and tried to push it away put he had no strength.
"Give it up kid, Hinata called worried about you. Now we see she had good reason." Saiga looked at Kakei. "The hospital?"
Kakei had thought he would be able to treat Kazahaya but seeing him in such pain changed his mind. "Yes, I'll go start the car. Get him a blanket!" He turned and ran not wanting to Kazahaya to suffer any longer than he had to.
Saiga approached a confused looking Kazahaya. "I'm sorry kid. We'll make it up to you, I promise." He held Kazahaya's face in his large hand then gently kissed the teen on the mouth. "Try and keep him still Rikuo." He left with a slight limp as he went to get their coats and a blanket for Kazahaya.
"Dammit! Hinata…I told you not to…tell." Kazahaya whispered and leaned heavily into Rikuo. "I'm going mess everything up!" Tears of pain and frustration ran down his cheeks.
He wanted to pick him up but Kazahaya was trembling so bad, Rikuo didn't think that was such a good idea. "Hush! You're hurt and we need to find out how bad – that's all we care about right now. And don't worry about Christmas or the store or us! Because of you, we're all rested and ready to spend Christmas with you." He leaned down to see into Kazahaya's face then gently kissed his temple and wiped away his lover's tears.
Kazahaya blinked up at him. Rikuo didn't seem angry but remembering how things had been these last two weeks, Kazahaya was having a hard time believing that there wouldn't be hell to pay later for inconveniencing them. He just closed his eyes and waited.
Rikuo could see Kazahaya pulling in on himself and cursed inwardly. He looked up as Saiga and Kakei both headed their way. "Hold him, he can barely stand." Rikuo told Saiga as he took his coat and put it on.
"Saiga I've laid down some mats but use your cane. I don't want you hurting yourself too. You can still drive right? I'll ride in the back with them and try to make Kazahaya comfortable. Let's go. Kazahaya just tell us when it gets too hard to move."
It took forever to get him to the car because Kazahaya wouldn't open his mouth refusing to say anything in the vain hope they would just let him be, so they stopped whenever it seemed just too hard for him. As they got outside he tried to convince them that he just needed to lie down and he'd be fine. They shushed him and got him in the car where he cried silently in pain and disappointment. Kazahaya was disappointed in himself for making them worry and have to take care of him when it was supposed to be the other way around.
At the hospital when the nurse removed Kazahaya's sweater the guys gasped. There was a massive bruise on his lower back. When she removed Kazahaya's clumsy bandage from his right arm, Saiga cursed so loudly, they were asked to leave while the doctor treated him. Shortly Kazahaya was taken down to x-ray to be sure nothing was broken and the doctor had a little conversation with the guys.
"That boy is on the edge of exhaustion. The scratch on his arm wasn't treated properly and got infected. Luckily you got him here before it got too bad. I don't think he's broken anything but suffice it to say he did a number on his back anyway. After that first fall, he should have taken it easy and rested. As it is, he's overworked those muscles and they're tight enough to bend him in two. I think I should keep him here -."
"No! You can't!" Rikuo stepped forward urgently. "If you keep him here, Kazahaya will fall apart. He'll blame himself for ruining Christmas. Can't we take him home? We won't let him get out of bed if that's what you want. Please!" Rikuo was in the doctor's face just barely restraining himself from grabbing the man.
Kakei took Rikuo's elbow and pulled him back. "We've been very busy and didn't realize just how much work Kazahaya-kun has been doing. It's our fault he's in this situation and we need to take care of him in order to make it up to him. Please Doctor, if at all possible, let us take him home." Both men willed the doctor to listen.
Saiga didn't say a word but he stood behind Kakei making it a consensus. The doctor stared at the three earnest men. "It depends on the x-rays. We've cleaned the wound on his arm and given him antibiotics. There'll be some drainage so you'll have to carefully clean his arm every few hours. But as I said, it all depends – I'll let you know." The man looked them over and saw each was willing to do whatever to care for their friend. He nodded and disappeared to go help someone else.
"Babe? Hey Babe, ready to go home?" Rikuo cupped Kazahaya's head as sleepy eyes opened to look at him.
"Rikuo, hey!" He whispered and smiled. Kazahaya felt no pain, it was as if he were lying on a cloud. "Home? Aren't we at home? Where?" He looked around confused.
"Kid." Saiga leaned over smiling. "Don't you worry, we're going home right now. You just close your eyes and sleep."
"You're smiling. Your ankle must be…better." Kazahaya smiled at him. "Good. Too scary…when hurt. Big ol' bear!" He giggled as he compared Saiga to a bear.
"Well now just call me Winnie the Pooh! I'm all soft and cuddly now." Saiga felt his heart lighten as Kazahaya laughed with pleasure. He looked over at Kakei. "I know it's the drugs but to see him laughing and smiling after being in such pain, well I just hope he forgives me for being an ass when the painkillers wear off."
"It's Kazahaya, of course he will. Let's get him up. Luckily they didn't cut off his sweater and he has something to warm to wear home. Look at his coat – I never even noticed this long tear in it." Kakei shook his head when he saw staples holding the tear closed. "Come on sweetie, let's get dressed and go home." He said gently and pulled the sweater down over Kazahaya's head. Kakei dressed him and shushed Kazahaya as he complained about being woken up and moved about. "Almost done – there." He got the injured arm safely back in the sweater then just settled his coat over his shoulders. "That's good enough. Saiga, go sign him out please."
Accompanied by a nurse, they wheeled Kazahaya out to the car and inside. He dozed on the way home thanks to the medication and didn't wake when Rikuo carried him into the downstairs apartment. It was a trying affair to get a little food into him since he was so sleepy but after that they undressed him, got him to use the bathroom and finally bed. It was pretty big bed but all were cautious about sleeping in it like they usually did with Kazahaya in the shape he was.
"You guys sleep with him and I'll camp out on the couch or make a pallet. I don't want to hurt him – anymore." Rikuo said that last word softly as he stroked Kazahaya's hair. They'd laid him on his side hoping this would be more comfortable than his injured back.
"I'm on the couch." Saiga stated. "You look after him Kakei, beside you're more gentle than either of us and you know more about changing his bandage. I can do it," Saiga grimaced. "But maybe later when it doesn't look so damn bad."
Kakei just nodded and thought how a dead body or something else gruesome didn't affect Saiga but a small infection turned his stomach. "You can stay too Rikuo, I don't think it'll bother him.
"Nuh-uh, maybe tomorrow. I just wanna go wallow in my guilt right now. I'll see you in the morning Babe, I love you." Rikuo leaned down to kiss Kazahaya's mouth and laughed when he snored in response. "Yep, he's tired. He only snores when he's tired." He stood and looked at the others. "I'm going to get some stuff from upstairs and try to think of a way to apologize to him."
Saiga and Kakei watched him go knowing they had to do the same. Each got ready for bed while eating some leftovers because they were starving. They'd spent a couple of hours at the hospital before the doctor would release Kazahaya.
When Rikuo came back downstairs he noticed a couple of bags near to the backdoor and remembered that Kazahaya had brought them home. Curious he wondered what they were. He didn't want to spoil the surprise if they were gifts for them.
Peeking ever so cautiously, Rikuo saw toys in one bag and wrapped gifts with his, Kazahaya's, Saiga's and Kakei's names written in childish scrawl on them. "Ah damn." If he didn't feel like a jerk before, he did now and the feeling was doubled.
Saiga was stretched out on the couch with his foot propped up on the arm when Rikuo came back with a clear hangdog expression on his face. He frowned wondering what had happened to make him look like that. "Did Hinata call back and curse you out?" That would do it and he was dreading dealing with the tiny girl when she found out about Kazahaya.
"No not yet." Rikuo put down his blankets and clothes then went to Saiga and gave him the bags. "If this doesn't get you – you ain't human. This is a bag of gifts from the kids at the orphanage – for us. And this one is stuff Kazahaya bought to give to the kids from us. He must have talked about us to them and they wanted to give us gifts and he was going to give them gifts from us in return and we wouldn't have known a thing about it until Christmas. All of them were thinking about other people and we were focused on ourselves! Angry, mean, petty, totally damn selfish bastards - us! Dammit!" Rikuo began to pace.
Saiga stared at the small gift with his name on it. The paper was notebook paper with pictures drawn on it. It was Santa Claus and some reindeer on top of a house about to deliver presents. It was drawn carefully and colored painstakingly all inside the lines. His heart speed up thinking of a faceless child drawing all this just for him and all he could do was yell at Kazahaya for being in his way.
"I'm going on to bed. Kazahaya's sleeping well…what's wrong?" Kakei asked as he stood in the doorway, PJs on. "What?"
"I need to go shopping tomorrow. Can you guys handle the store for an hour or two?" Saiga finally spoke. "I need to go toy shopping." The urge to do it right then was strong but it was late and the streets were icy, he'd wait anxiously until the sun rose.
"Me too or buy enough for me and I'll do all the wrapping!" Rikuo turned to Saiga almost yelling out the words.
Kakei looked at each of them wondering if they'd lost their minds.
Kazahaya yawned widely and rubbed his face into his pillow. It was the sound of traffic outside that finally got his attention. "I'm late!" He threw off the blankets and tried to bolt out of bed but froze halfway up. His mouth opened as if he were going to scream but only a choked sound came out as he trembled in pain.
"Hey! Whoa, lay down Kazahaya-kun!" Kakei jumped up from his chair and rushed to the bed. "It's all right, come on, ease back down." He got Kazahaya back on the bed and covered him up because he was shivering. "Here, swallow this." Kakei shook two pills into his hand then placed them in Kazahaya's mouth then put a straw to his lips. "Okay now?" Kakei knelt by the bed stroking down over his shoulder and arm.
Kazahaya blinked away tears. "What's wrong with me?" He whispered.
"You hurt you back, remember? You fell – twice. We took you to the hospital. The muscle relaxers will kick in soon. I was just about to wake you up, I wish I had then you wouldn't have been in pain. Sorry sweetie." Kakei kissed his forehead.
He gasped as it all came back to him. "Are they mad?" Kazahaya asked thinking of Rikuo and Saiga. "What time is it?" Barely lifting his head, he looked at the clock and gasped again. "Three?! Three – oh no…they're going to…kill me…" Such a woeful expression came over his face. "Hinata too…" Kazahaya cried.
"No! No don't cry. It's all right Kazahaya-kun really. Oh sweetie don't cry." Kakei hurriedly got in the bed behind Kazahaya and gently held him. "No one is mad at you. Rikuo and Saiga are just fine, happy even to be working in the store. They know how hard you've been working for all of us and they're just returning the favor now. And Hinata's promised to stop by tonight. She was worried about you…the kids too. She has to come by and make sure you're okay so the little ones won't worry. Hush now, no more tears Kazahaya-kun."
Kazahaya stilled. "You know? I - !" He hissed at the pain when he tried to turn over. It took a few moments before he could speak. "I did all my work before going over there and except for that first day – I was home when you needed me…wasn't I?" Thoughts of the past week ran through his mind he as questioned his moves. Did I forget something? Did I goof up for the thousandth time?
Kakei sat up and leaned over Kazahaya. "Will you shut up? You were perfect Kazahaya. You did nothing wrong and we're proud of what you were doing with Hinata. You've been asleep most of the day but I'll get them both in here to tell you the same thing. You worry way too much for someone your age!"
He wanted to believe Kakei but so often he'd been the one at fault. Kazahaya grew silent. The pain was easing and breathing wasn't quite so bad. "I think I have to pee." He admitted quietly.
Kakei chuckled. "I should think so after being asleep most of the day. Wait for me and I'll help you."
Kazahaya was embarrassed beyond belief to be helped so. There wasn't so much pain as a dull throb in his back but he still couldn't move very easily and needed help the whole time. While he sat on the closed toilet lid, Kakei changed his bandage and he gagged to see his irritated flesh.
Feeling a little better after cleaning up some, Kazahaya returned to the bedroom to see Saiga changing the sheets. "How you doing kid? Better? You look better. Come here." He said but went to Kazahaya instead. Gently he held Kazahaya against his chest. "I went shopping this morning and got some more toys for the kids. We'll wrap them tonight and on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning take them to the orphanage. Gotta thank those little rug rats for our presents – I'm dying to open them and see what we got." Saiga rubbed Kazahaya's shoulders.
"They made them but you didn't have to buy anything. I already bought gifts. It really doesn't take much to make them happy." Kazahaya blinked up at him.
Saiga could see those children in Kazahaya's eyes. What he'd just said applied to him as well. Not much to make him happy or tear him down. Well no more. I'll be more careful in the future with this boy. "Now I really want to open my present! So now they'll have extra gifts. Back to bed with you. I need to get back to the store. Just came to check on you." Saiga got him back in bed the left with a smile.
"Told you." Kakei said. "Hungry? Okay, I'll be right back." But it was Rikuo this time with the food.
"Uh-oh, you're getting sleepy again. Let's get this food in you." Rikuo sat down carefully so as to not jar the bed. "Open wide." He grinned as he held the spoon before Kazahaya.
Obediently Kazahaya ate the soup then yawned. "Sorry you have to work in my place. I didn't mean to get hurt really!" Yawn. "I'll work hard…when my back…is…is…better…" He weaved in the bed then moaned from the movement.
"Hold on Babe." Rikuo quickly helped him to lie down on his side again and off his injured arm and back. "I'm going to be the one to hold you tonight Kazahaya. You relax and don't worry about a thing. We'll have a good Christmas, I promise." He hoped Kazahaya heard him for his eyes were drifting shut.
They spent the next two days babying him. One of them was with him at all times. Christmas music or other soft music was played if the TV wasn't tuned to his favorite shows. Hinata stopped by with get well cards from the kids which made Kazahaya cry. He wrote back to each and every one of them thanking them. She spent a little time marveling at the decorations in the bedroom. Two trees, lights strung here and there, snow sprayed on the window, candles and gingerbread houses. Kazahaya had his own little Christmas town.
With so much love and attention, Kazahaya finally stopped worrying. They weren't mad or upset with him. He began to really look forward to the coming holiday again. Spending the day with them was all he really wanted anyway.
His bruise faded quickly thanks to some secret of Kakei's. In the mornings and at night before bed they laid him face down and gently massaged his back helping the muscles to relax. But that wasn't all. Kisses to his warm skin, snuggling in the dark watching movies being loved and giving love in return just by being together made his back problem the best thing that could have happened to the four of them.
On Christmas Eve, the doctor declared the crisis over. He warned Kazahaya not to do anything too stressful and to take it easy. Kazahaya looked over at the guys waiting for him and quietly asked about, umm, you know – sex. He turned red when the doctor laughed but listened eagerly to what he had to say.
It was another messy day but not as cold. The store had good business that morning then the doctor's appointment now they had the rest of the day free. There was a live Nativity in Shibuya so they went to that, then dinner and finally over to the orphanage to deliver presents. They all wore Santa hats and each of them carried a bag full of gifts.
Excited little faces and cheers greeted them. The kids surrounded the guys and jumped all over them except for Kazahaya. They were careful of his back and each of them hugged him. Little hands patted and stroked his back. One little girl kissed it and said it was all better now and it was thanks to her love.
They passed out the presents and let them open one each and the rest would have to wait until Christmas morning. The kids played for over an hour until it was bedtime and they begged Kazahaya for a story.
Close to the Christmas tree with only the colored lights on and few candles, Kazahaya read them the story T'was the Night Before Christmas, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the birth of baby Jesus. Awed little faces watched his every move and laughed when he laughed, smiled when he smiled and grew thoughtful about the baby born to save them all. Despite their excitement about the next day, they were getting sleepy by the time he closed the last book.
All four had been touched by the kids and could still feel their wet kisses and warm hugs as they went home. Once inside they warmed up with hot chocolate and a late snack before getting ready for bed. At last, all of them cuddled together in the big bed.
"Thanks guys. That was so much fun. I always liked playing with kids but helping them have a great Christmas…it was so much more, it really felt good. I like to think I gave them a little of the love you guys showed me when you took me in." Kazahaya said as he lay on Kakei's chest. Rikuo was behind him running his large hand up and down his bare spine.
Kakei glanced over at Saiga next to him who put down the paper he'd been reading. They smiled at each other then over at Rikuo who was laughing silently. The three knew it was Kazahaya who brought them the love he was speaking of. He drew it out of them so easily that they couldn't help but love him in return and they suspected it was the same with the kids at the orphanage or that maybe love attracted love and that's why the kids seemed to adore him.
"Our pleasure." Kakei replied as Kazahaya yawned. "Go to sleep Kazahaya-kun. You had a busy day. Tomorrow's Christmas and I'm looking forward to spending it with you – all of you."
"Mmm, me too." Kazahaya smiled and settled deep between the two men. "Can't wait." He yawned and drifted off quickly.
Rikuo chuckled and slid down so he could kiss down Kazahaya's spine. "Looks like he asked the doctor the same thing! Our Christmas mornings are always...active!" He cupped Kazahaya's rounded ass. "How will we decide who goes first?" Bright eyes looked up at his competition.
"Horny are you?" Saiga laughed and cut off the lamp. "Well don't worry about it Rikuo. We'll love on him but he's all yours tomorrow. We can wait until he's completely better before attacking that cute little body."
Rikuo was surprised then he wasn't. "Thanks guys. Night and as Kazahaya likes to say, sleep tight!" He felt really silly but happy at the same time. Rikuo slipped a thick thigh between his lover's thighs and cuddled close. "It's going to be a good Christmas."
"A very good Christmas." Kakei said reaching over so that he held both boys then leaned back into Saiga as he held him. There was no place he'd rather be.
Sunlight slid across the floor, over the comforter and stopped exactly on Kazahaya's brown head. It created a halo that shone brightly and woke Rikuo. He blinked then stared at the light bathing Kazahaya's sleeping features. Never had he wished for a camera so badly to capture a special moment. Lying next to him was his own Christmas angel.
The light and the feeling of being watched woke Kazahaya from sleep. He could feel the familiar body of Rikuo along his side and he smiled knowing it was Rikuo who watched him. "Merry Christmas Rikuo." Eyes barely open he reached up and touched his lover's face.
"Merry Christmas Babe." Rikuo kissed the palm then held Kazahaya's hand against his face for a moment. "Ready for a present?" His voice was husky as he gently turned Kazahaya more towards him.
Kakei and Saiga woke as the boys moved in the bed. Each turned on their side to watch the loving. Kazahaya lay back with Rikuo between his legs.
"I owe you this from before." He held the base of Kazahaya's penis in hand. It swelled beautifully and Rikuo licked it like it was a favored treat – it was. The underside and each side were touched by his wet tongue before he finally rose to tickle the head. With just the tip of his tongue, Rikuo teased it making it wet and watching as it shook and released a wetness of its own. "That's beautiful Babe." He said as he squeezed Kazahaya's sac.
"…Rikuo…suck it…please…" Kazahaya thrust up his hips searching for Rikuo's mouth. One leg was over Rikuo's shoulder, the other braced against the bed. Kazahaya hurt but a good hurt this time. It had been so long since Rikuo had loved him. "Hurry!"
"Hmm, of course Babe." Rikuo said before taking him deep into his wet cavern. He gave it all to Kazahaya. Kissing, sucking, little nips while continuing to play with his balls all with the single purpose of pleasing the man he loved.
"You okay?" Kakei asked as the boy dropped tiredly back onto the pillow. He wiped sweat from Kazahaya's brow and wondered if he should make him take a pill just in case.
"I think so – wow!" Kazahaya laughed then hugged Rikuo when he finally appeared above him. "That was the best! Good Morning!"
"Oh!" Kakei said as he was pushed over. Apparently Saiga thought it was their turn and he wasn't about to complain. "Umm, excuse…us!" His voice went up as wet fingers entered him. A long moan escaped his throat as Saiga teased his hole.
"Here I come Kakei. Show it to me!" Saiga slapped his lover's thigh and smiled as Kakei knelt before him. "Oh yeah a present for both of us!" He growled as he thrust forward shaking the bed.
Kazahaya reached down for Rikuo's hardness. "Let me taste you now."
"Nuh-uh, later. I'm satisfied having satisfied you!" He grunted though as Kazahaya's knowing hands found him. "Let me be noble – stop that!" Rikuo laughed and lifted his hips but Kazahaya wouldn't let go. "Babe…"
"Yes?" Kazahaya laughed and kept up his action. "You gotta come too! Let go Rikuo!" His hands tightened and moved faster. "Rikuo – I love you." Kazahaya whispered.
Rikuo's eyes snapped open to stare into Kazahaya's. His hips moved back and forth as he braced himself above his lover. "You – are – my – world!" As he let loose, Rikuo swooped down and thrust his tongue in Kazahaya's mouth. Their tongues mated as pleasure was achieved.
"Ho, Ho, Ho!" Saiga said with contentment as he threw his legs over the side of the bed. "Now that we've started the morning properly we can get down to opening presents!" He stretched like a big satisfied cat.
"Bathroom first." Kazahaya said smiling up at Rikuo. "Somebody made a mess."
"Very funny and whose fault was that!" Rikuo blushed slightly as he got up then scooped Kazahaya up in his arms. "I ought to make you take a cold shower." He groused but rubbed his jaw against Kazahaya's hair.
Kazahaya laughed. "But it would shrivel up and wouldn't be any good for you then."
Kakei loved that. He followed them into the bathroom. "He's got you there Rikuo. No cold showers, around here we like them long and hard!"
"Got that right!" Saiga yelled hurrying after them. He loved morning showers with the boys.
Showered and dressed they finally made it to the Christmas tree. They all exchanged gifts and were quite happy with what they received from the one they loved and then the opened the kids' gifts. Kazahaya got a picture of him with the kids as they played outside in the rain and Christmas ornament with each of the children's name on it decorated with glitter and stars. It was placed high up on the tree near to the star.
Rikuo got a box of funny looking chocolates. They looked like balls of dirt but tasted divine. "We made them. I bought the ingredients and we spent several hours getting it just right. Some of them were covered in the stuff before we were done!" Kazahaya told him with a fond smile.
"They're great and I love this too!" Rikuo meant the box. It was a shoebox lined with colored foil paper but the outside had been decorated with a well drawn golden dragon flying over a forest. "This kid's got talent. I'm going to keep it forever!"
Kazahaya smiled with relief that Rikuo liked it so much. "Kai will be pleased to hear it." He said thinking of the shy boy who'd done the artwork.
Kakei got a new lab coat. Well not exactly new but it beat out his other ones. It had been dyed green for Green Drug store. Several patches had been sewn on by the children. There were candies, monsters, rainbows, the Japanese flag and somebody, probably Hinata had hand sewn a name tag saying 'The Boss' on the lapel. "Ha! I love it. It's so creative. I know we already got them gifts but now I want to get them more!" He stood up to put on his new lab coat. "I can't wait to wear it! What did you get Saiga?" Kakei moved to a mirror to look at his reflection.
Saiga was curiously silent. He carefully opened the handmade wrapping paper to see an old battered eyeglass case. It had been painted black with his name in glitter on the top. Inside was an obviously old pair of sunglasses. They were black on black, shined until they glowed. Each earpiece had something written on them. 'The Man' and 'Chill'. Saiga stared at them for a full two minutes before dropping his head.
"I- I know they're old Saiga but we cleaned them up real well and the writing can only be read if someone's close to you." No response. "You don't have to wear them…they just wanted something cool to give you. They think you're like James Bond – super spy." Kazahaya finished awkwardly.
Saiga kept his head down as he took off his shades then replaced them with his gift. "Oh I'm going to wear them. This is one of the best gifts I've ever gotten – ever." He looked up with a wide smile on his face. Check me out – Saiga, super spy!" He stood and put his hands on his hips more like a superhero.
Kazahaya stared for a moment then laughed heartily. Relief flowed through him. They liked the gifts the kids made. He'd assured them they would but it was nice to find out it was true. "Good, great. I can't wait to see their faces when I go back."
"When we go back. I need to thank the Munchkins myself." Saiga bumped Kakei away from the mirror to look at himself. "Oh yeah, I'm the man!"
Breakfast was a family affair with everyone helping out and as soon as they were done, they bundled up to go visit the orphanage. There the spirits were extra high since the kids had so many presents to open. Hinata was there too playing with them. For a couple of hours all they did was run around and play and eat candy.
After escaping the hyper kids who showed no hint of slowing down, the four left to go to a concert. It was an extra gift for the boys. One of their favorite bands was performing at a club Kakei knew. It was wall to wall dancing. Late afternoon found them out of breath on the way home. Kazahaya and Rikuo were looking over the CDs they'd bought while at the club and couldn't get wait to get home and listen to them.
"To bed." Kakei told Kazahaya. The teen was happy but looked drained. His back must be bothering him but he probably wouldn't say so. "Just a nap Kazahaya-kun, I can tell you're tired. How about I join you? I don't know when I've danced so much. Rikuo can help Saiga fix dinner." Kakei looked over his shoulder at them who nodded willingly.
Kazahaya sighed because he had wondered how he would stay awake. "Okay but you can't listen to those CDs without me! Promise." He pointed at Rikuo.
"Sure thing Babe. Go get some sleep." Rikuo went to kiss him.
Kakei took him to the bedroom, undressed him and made him lie down on his stomach then with gentle hands massaged him until he was asleep. Feeling sleepy himself, Kakei also stripped and lying next to Kazahaya slept.
The smell of food woke Kakei first. He yawned luxuriating at lying in bed after having such a good day. Looking over a Kazahaya, he couldn't help but smile. He hadn't moved but still lay on his stomach, one fist close to his mouth and rosy glow on his lips and cheeks. Unable to pass up a picture, Kakei eased out of bed to get the camera.
"Hey, I was just coming to wake you guys but seeing you all naked, I might have you instead!" Saiga laughed as he wrapped his arms around Kakei's slim waist and nibbled on his neck.
Kakei leaned back into Saiga but pointed at the sleeping Kazahaya. "Look at him, so cute!" He wanted to watch over that boy and always see him content like this.
Saiga lifted his head to see Kazahaya. "Did you know he would have such a big effect on us? I know he was meant to end up here but did you see all this?" Kakei was irresistible to him and Saiga couldn't help but touch the slim body before him.
"Yes and no. I knew he would be important to Rikuo and that he was supposed to live with us but all the rest? Not a clue. Kazahaya has been a pleasant surprise or I guess you could say a never-ending Christmas present."
"You talking about Kazahaya?" Rikuo entered the bedroom to see Saiga feeling up Kakei. "Are we eating food or Kakei?" He asked with a smile then looked to the bed. "Damn he looks so cuddly."
It seemed that Rikuo's voice was the one Kazahaya could hear even in sleep. "Rikuo?" He whispered and shifted in the bed.
"Hey Babe, ready to eat yet?" Rikuo asked as he crawled onto the bed.
"Mmm…" Kazahaya looped his arms around Rikuo and pressed his head against his chest so he could listen to his heart. "Yes but I don't want to move. I could stay right here forever."
Rikuo felt too warm as those words touched his heart. "I like the sound of that. Come on Babe, let's eat then go upstairs. We can make love in our own bed and let these horny devils have their bed back!" The sound of Kakei moaning drew both their gazes. Saiga had his hands over Kakei's male nipples and was rubbing his black clad crotch against Kakei's naked bottom.
"Oh my." Kazahaya giggled. "We may have to eat without them!" He kissed Rikuo's heart and made to get up only to find Rikuo there at his side helping him. There were a few sexual touches but Kazahaya was soon dressed again and ready for food.
Even though they were highly sexed, Kakei and Saiga let each other go so that they could have a family dinner. The day's events were laughed and talked about and promises were made not to be so aggravated by the little things that they forgot the people who loved them. Eventually after hugs and kisses, Kazahaya and Rikuo went upstairs to their own place.
Rikuo lit candles and Kazahaya turned on the Christmas lights. The apartment was small but intimate. Rikuo put on a CD. It was rock music but turned down low. He took Kazahaya in his arms and they danced under the colored lights. After a while they were ready for more.
The sheets were cool as Kazahaya then Rikuo slid beneath them. Long slow kisses imitating the act of love expressed their desires. Rikuo took control and swept his large hands over Kazahaya's chest warming his flesh. He sucked on tight nipples pulling them up and nibbling on them ever so lightly. Kazahaya's stomach trembled as he kissed his way down it to the vulnerable belly button. He didn't spend much time there since a certain male member was straining up, tapping against him and begging for attention. Rikuo was happy to give it attention. He loved that hard flesh almost to the point of explosion before backing off. "Just a second Babe, let me…" Fingers covered with some gel, Rikuo readied Kazahaya.
"Rikuo…oh God…please." Kazahaya reached for Rikuo desperately. His thighs trembled and it was hard to breathe. "I need you…inside me!"
He leaned over him. "You okay? Your back…wanna be on top?" Rikuo used two fingers and swirled them inside his man.
Kazahaya blinked. He wanted Rikuo so bad he'd forgotten about his back. "On top – doctor said…" That's all he had to say. Rikuo pressed close and held him tight as he rolled them over. Kazahaya took the opportunity to kiss Rikuo as he shivered at the intimate contact. "Help me." He whispered as he pushed himself upright. Rikuo's hands captured his waist.
One large, hard penis rose as he did and Kazahaya caressed it lovingly before lifting himself above it. Rikuo kept him steady as he pushed down. The thickness parted him and his flesh clutched at it. Kazahaya welcomed the invasion.
He stared. Kazahaya's eyes were closed, his mouth open and wet. Even as he entered that slim body, he continued to want him, would always want him. He was the man he loved. Rikuo thrust upwards completing the act and they both moaned. "Do it. Do it Kazahaya, I'm right here!"
"I know. I feel you!" Kazahaya opened his eyes, excitement and pleasure in them. He'd been told to go slow and he would try but not just because of his back but because he wanted to make it last.
Up and down, forwards and backwards and swirled from left to right. Candle light and Christmas lights flickered over their wet bodies. It was as if they were one person. Rikuo took hold of Kazahaya's hardness and held tight to his waist with the other hand. "I can't wait anymore Babe!"
"…Yes, yes!" Kazahaya nodded quickly. He leaned forward wanting to see Rikuo's face. Flesh slapping and sliding against flesh played louder than the rock music that continued to play. The bed shook and the world was reduced to the two men on a single bed. "RIKUO!"
"KAZAHAYA!" Rikuo yelled as his lover came and then he followed. It was minutes more before their bodies slowed down and yet the sensations lasted. "Oh, come to me. Come to me." He pulled gently until Kazahaya rested on top of him and he stroked down over his back in comfort.
He cried just a little. Loving Rikuo was always beyond words but tonight, maybe because it was Christmas, seemed extra special. "I'm fine, just fine." Kazahaya said kissing Rikuo's collarbone.
They lay still learning to breathe again. The night closed in around on them. The candles flickered as their wicks burned low. Rikuo kept up the steady massage not wanting Kazahaya to experience any pain.
"I'm glad I didn't ruin Christmas. I kept thinking about last year and how special it was. All I wanted was for us to have some of that feeling this year too but I think it turned out even better than that." Kazahaya said quietly rubbing a hand over Rikuo's bicep.
Rikuo was silent for a moment his hands resting right above the curve of Kazahaya's bottom. "You could never ruin Christmas. I think…some small part of Christmas always rests inside you. Things get bad and you get depressed sometimes but somehow it never lasts long. A butterfly or the shape a cloud can make you smile." Rikuo's hand came up and took Kazahaya's chin making the teen look at him. "If anyone almost ruined Christmas it was us and we're truly sorry for any wrongs we did. I was short tempered then a spoiled brat and you never said a word just smiled and made me feel loved. It was the same for Kakei and Saiga too. It took you getting hurt for us to see what fools we'd been." His thumb stroked Kazahaya's bottom lip.
"I knew you guys were stressed and I just wanted to make it better but I was clumsy and…" Kazahaya stopped when Rikuo put his thumb between his lips.
"Thank God you were clumsy. We'd have felt like heels this morning when we'd opened those presents and seen all the hard work those kids had done for strangers. I hate you being hurt but this time it turned out to be the best thing." Rikuo smiled as Kazahaya began to suck his thumb. "Just promise to always be my Christmas present. I'm hardheaded and sometimes blind to stuff around me so just smack me or kiss me – I'd prefer the kiss but do what you have to snap me out of it okay? I need you so much Babe. Hey…" Rikuo smiled softly and pulled out his thumb as a few tears slipped from Kazahaya's eyes. He caught one and brought it to his lips.
"Okay." Kazahaya whispered.
"Okay? That's all I get after I spill my guts?!" Rikuo said with a laugh but it was enough.
"I promise to be your present as long as you'll be mine too. You irritated the hell out of me at first but I fell in love with you anyway." He giggled. "My life started again with you and them – we're presents to each other. Right?" Kazahaya inched closer to Rikuo's lips.
"Without a doubt. Without a single doubt Babe. Kiss me." Rikuo savored his lover's embrace and shifted in the bed.
"What? Rikuo?" Kazahaya questioned as Rikuo sat on the edge of the bed with him in his lap.
"I'm going to fix us a hot bath, give you a pain pill, sleep all night with you so I can love you again in the morning. Just showing you the love you showed me Babe. Merry Christmas Kazahaya." Rikuo stood and cupped Kazahaya's ass.
Kazahaya smiled. "I'd love that." He wrapped his legs around Rikuo's waist. "Merry Christmas Rikuo." He lay his head on his lover's shoulders and thanked God for answering his prayers.
Hope you liked it. I have more Christmas chapters than any of the others! Did you see the Grinch's influence?^^ Well again I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It should be illegal to be a Grinch especially at such a merry time of the year, so be legally happy and giving and have a good night!