A/N: I feel soo bad for leaving you guys waiting so long. But I decided to drop a few things in RL. So, I should have more time again. =3 I have NOT abandoned any of my fics!
jubemus rex: Indeed
Catatonic Vanity: Because of what happened with Near. And he is scared that something could happen to him and Mello as well, and it'll hurt their friends. Possibly even break up the band. Misa herself would be between her brother and best friend.
TechieBunny: Nice Try. =3
KKChibiChop: Thanks, I'm glad.
RiinaVenecara: I'm glad you love my writing.
CheshireEffect: It's because of Near and his fear of hurting their friends/band. (Read Catatonic Vanity's reply. Lol)
TragicAtBest13: Sorry, Challenge ended. It was to name all the DN literature. No one got it.
Chai-Monster: Lol. Well, I'm sorry for making you wait more..
mckalejeehl: I failed soon..
Zzeero0: Well, I'm glad you're happy.
Dominguez: Thanks. I'm glad it was referred to you and you enjoyed it. I tend to use music in all my work.
BlueberryDuet: Lol. Well, sorry for the wait.
About that DN Literature challenge I gave you all.. No one got it. I posted a pic of Death Note 14 on my FB.
Chapter 3: Sex on Fire
"Good morning!" Everyone looked up to see Matt cheerily come into Wammy House for band practice. Matt couldn't help but notice that everyone was smiling at the red head knowingly. He smiled a little outwardly, but grimaced inside. He wished he'd had a chance to warn his lover.
"Morning, Matty. You look.. Happy.." Naomi trailed off with a giggle.
"Sated.." Beyond added with a wicked gleam in his eye. Matt cocked a brow at him in confusion, stopping midway in taking his messenger bag off his shoulder.
"What are you on about, B?" He questioned, finally removing his bag and digging out his music notebook.
'New song?' Mello thought to himself. Matt hadn't said anything to him. They had been able to see each other almost every night for the past few weeks. The others accepting their excuses. 'Yeah, look where that got us.' He thought bitterly.
"Come on, Matt." Naomi rolled her eyes. Misa bounced in her seat as she joined in the conversation.
"Who is he, Matty?" She squealed. Matt looked at them. Mello saw the brief flash of fear before it flickered out into one of confusion again.
"I don't know what you guys are talking about." He sounded pretty genuine. But the others sighed in exasperation. Light was sitting on the couch in front of where Matt stood and handed a folded magazine up to his brother.
"It's front page, Matt." He said with amusement. Matt took the magazine and unfolded it. His eyes went wide behind his goggles, eyebrows up into his hairline. Mello cringed again. He knew what the front page said. He had been shown when he got here too.
The front cover of the magazine was of Matt looking around outside of a motel as he was leaving. They were lucky that the press hadn't been there in time to see Mello leave first. The red head's eyes were uncovered, and you could just read the guilt in them.
"Soooo," Misa drawled out, looking at Matt knowingly, "who is he?" She giggled again. Matt blushed as he continued to stare at the magazine. But suddenly he tossed the magazine roughly onto the floor, anger erupting in him.
"If I wanted you to know, I wouldn't have hid it, would I?" He growled as he opened his music folder. He tossed down a few sheets of paper on the couch next to light. "Learn these, see you later." He then turned and walked out.
Misa was sitting there, eyes wide. Everybody was surprised at the normally laid back man's outburst. Everybody except Mello. He sighed and stood, moving over to pick up the papers. It was score sheets, each with their respected names on top. He flipped through them until he found his own, biting his tongue as he saw the "o" in his name as a heart.
'Risky, Matt.' He acted indifferent as he passed the others around.
"I guess we should work on this." He said, breaking the awkward silence as he headed to his guitar.
"How are you so calm?" Misa stood up in hysterics. Mello sighed and looked at his sister. A lone tear rolled down her cheek and he looked away guiltily.
"Misa, you'd be upset too if it was your name in the rags." He tried, hoping to lie as least as possible.
"He didn't even read it. He's not mad about a trash magazine lying about him. He's mad because he was hiding this from us. He likes someone. We can all tell how happy he is. And yet he's hiding it, why? We all could have helped him keep it a secret from the world if he would have been open and honest with us. But he couldn't be, so now it's on the cover of the rag magazine. And you got dragged into it!" She was between anger and hurt. Mello sighed again.
"I'm fine, Misa. It's just a rag magazine. And it's just them speculating who Matt is seeing. It's what I get for being single and openly gay in the same band as him." He explained. The magazine had speculated everything from Matt having a one-night stand, him secretly meeting up with Near, to him secretly banging Mello behind that door. In all honesty, it were the other possibilities that hurt Mello the most.
To make matters worse, there had been a picture inside the article of Matt talking to Near in public a few days ago when he ran into him. Never mind that Linda was with Near. They had gotten a good shot that looked like they were leaning in to kiss. That day.. hadn't been a good one for him and Matt. Mello's jealousy flared, and Matt's insecurities were brought to the surface at facing his ex and his girlfriend he was cheated on for. That was the night they got the hotel, needing to be together without their friends being able to bother them. How that plan backfired.
"Can we just please practice? I don't want to dwell on this shit." Mello let out a breath of exasperation. He really was tired of it all. The others reluctantly moved forward, and soon they were learning their parts and molding them together. The only thing missing.. Were the lyrics..
~*~Line~*~
The next day, Mello awoke with a heavy heart. Matt had never replied to anyone the night before. They were due to appear on a late night show tonight to have a short interview and perform. He dreaded it now that the magazine article had come out. By the time the evening shows were on the night before, the pictures and speculations were everywhere.
By the time he had reached the kitchen, everyone was making a late lunch. He checked the clock to see he had slept until 3 in the afternoon.
"Morning." Misa smiled at him shyly. The guilt from the day before crushed his heart and he walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders. She leaned into him and visibly relaxed.
"Afternoon." He corrected, earning a giggle from her.
"Here." She reached her hand up, waving a joint in his face. He took it gratefully and lit the end as he inhaled deeply before moving to pass it to his sister who shook her head. "That one is for you. We all had our own a bit ago." She spoke quietly. Mello understood. Everyone was worried about Matt. He nodded in thanks and started when he felt his pocket vibrate.
He knew it'd be Matt. Who else would text him? Everyone he knew was with him. But he knew he couldn't check it around their friends. They'd know and want to see. He couldn't take that chance. So, he poured himself a cup of coffee, told them he wanted to sit on the porch, and left with his morning joint and caffeine.
Once outside, Mello placed his cut on the banister, reaching for his phone as he took another drag. It was indeed from Matt.
I'm sorry. I'll see you guys tonight. Try to be ready before everyone else so we can talk?
He felt his heart clench at the though. Did Matt want to end it with him? He sent back a quick message.
You have nothing to be sorry for. I'll be there.
"Matt text you?" Mello jumped when a new voice spoke. He shoved his phone back into his pocket and turned to look at Beyond as he stood in the door frame, his own coffee in hand.
"Huh? No, I was just checking my messages. Didn't have any." He spoke easily. Beyond regarded him suspiciously, letting out a low hum of acknowledgment. Mello turned away to look over the backyard once more.
"You know, Misa was right. If you guys would just talk to us, we could help." He moved next to Mello against the banister. Mello stiffened.
"You mean if Matt would talk to you?" He corrected. B smirked at him.
"No. I mean both of you." His Cheshire grin tore into Mello as red and blue eyes clashed. Mello stayed silent, keeping his face cool. B chuckled and looked away. "Everyone has been telling you how happy we've noticed Matt being. And they notice it the most because he just got his heart trampled on by Near. But what they don't notice is the way that you have that small smile now. And how when Matt disappears, so do you." Beyond took a sip from his mug.
Mello looked away, unsure of what to say. He was no good at this stuff. He knew that Beyond had them pegged. With a deep sigh, he let his face fall in exhaustion.
"Who else knows?" He whispered. Beyond's smiled broadened and his eyes sparkled with an unspoken, 'I told you so.'
"Just Naomi and me." He answered.
"Well, I doubt you have much of a secret to keep soon. I think he's ending it today. He asked me to be ready before you all." He laughed bitterly. Beyond's eyes showed mild concern mixed with amusement.
"I don't think he'll end it, Mels." He told him confidently. "But, I'll help make sure that the others don't notice you two talking." He winked as he did air quotes over the work, "talking."
Mello rolled his eyes and shook his head at his friends antics. Beyond just nudged him and they both stood there, watching the sun get lower in the sky, drinking their coffee.
~*~Line~*~
Mello made sure the only thing he had to do once at the studio was change his shirt real fast, and apply a fresh coat of deodorant. He caught Beyond sending him a wink as he left the room saying he was going to look for a bottle of water.
Once he left the room, he rounded the corner and nearly bumped into Matt, who was already dressed for the show. Mello felt his heart flutter and his cock twitch at the sight of Matt in their own band t-shirt, dark jeans, biker boots, and a black blazer. He lifted his signature rave goggles into his hair as he smiled sheepishly at Mello.
The blond watched Matt look around before motioning him to follow him into an empty refreshment room set up for the band. Once inside, the red head turned and attached himself to Mello's lips. He was slightly taken aback by the demanding kiss, but easily slipped into it. He groaned when his back hit the wall, and Matt finally pulled away.
"I'm sorry." He whispered. Mello sighed, his arms around his lover's waist.
"I told you, there's nothing to be sorry for." He bumped his nose against Matt's. The red head pulled away shamefully.
"Yes, I do. I overreacted. I just.. I'm not ready, Mels." He whispered guiltily. Mello felt his chest clench again, this time in pain.
"Are you ending it, Matt?" He asked before he could stop himself. Matt turned on him, ready to speak, before the door burst open.
"Matt!" Misa cried in happiness. "We were so worried about you!" Matt found himself with his arms full of Misa the next moment. He flicked his eyes to Mello in apology, but Mello wasn't sure if he was apologizing for being interrupted, or because he really was ending it.
He caught Beyond sending him an apologetic look as well and he just sighed. Everyone took their time apologizing to one another for the day before and making up. There was no time left before they were called out on stage.
Mello made sure to put a few spaces between him and Matt as they sat. Misa clung to Matt's arm and stayed by his side for support. He was glad his sister could when he couldn't, even if he was jealous.
The interview was supposed to be about their upcoming CD. About their upcoming tour. And the host definitely covered that, but then the dreaded question came.
"So Matt, who's the lucky guy?" It came out so casually as it was slipped in. Mello held his breath, thinking Matt would blow up again, or say that it was nothing now. So, he was surprised when Matt let out a breathy laugh.
"I think that's between him and me, don't you think?" Matt smiled secretly. The crowed sent cat calls and wolf whistles towards him. The host seemed a little shocked as well.
"So, you are confirming that there is someone in your life that you're sneaking around with?" The host's voice was a little surprised. Matt laughed again.
"Well, it's a little pointless to deny that much, isn't it? I was caught red handed. And admitting that is better than people thinking I was sleeping around on a one night stand." He admitted with a shrug. Mello secretly agreed.
"So, is it Near?" The host spoke again. Matt didn't laugh this time.
"Whoever thinks that I would sneak around with an ex that cheated on me is fucking stupid." Matt dead panned. Mello felt his heart flutter at those words.
"Well, if it's not Near, and it's not a one-night stand, that leaves Mello." The host was getting cheeky. Mello help up his hands in defense as Matt laughed again.
"Or, you know, it could be someone you guys don't know about. There are more gay men out there." Matt lied easily. Mello's heart clenched again. He had to shake it off. "Look, I know being who I am means I don't get any privacy. But for now, this is what's needed. I'm not revealing his identity."
"Ok, ok. I get it. But make sure when you are ready, you let us know." The host relented.
"I'll shout it to the world." Matt promised, making hope swell in his chest.
They cut to commercial, and the band began to get ready to perform. Doing a quick sound check. Matt came over to Mello as he fine tuned his guitar, pretending to tweak a peg.
"I'm sure you would know, but I just want you to know without a doubt that I wrote this one for you." He whispered before moving away to make sure the others were set. Mello watched him leave, noticing that it had looked completely normal before his eyes landed on laughing red eyes as Beyond tightened a screw on his drums.
The crowd cheered as they all took their places and the host began to speak about the day they had all had with the multiple guests.
"And now, I leave you with a new song by Focus!" The crowd cheered again as the music started.
Lay where you're laying
Don't make a sound
I know they're watching
They're watching
Matt held a finger over his lips in a hushing sign as he opened the song. Mello felt a thrilling shiver run up his spine as he quickly caught onto the theme of the song.
All the commotion
the kiddie like play
Has people talking
Talking
Mello couldn't help but smirk to himself as Matt mocked the world and taunted them about their relationship. A relationship that they desperately wanted to know about, but that Matt and Mello were somehow able to keep a secret.. For now.
You,
Your sex is on fire
The dark of the alley
The break of the day
The crowd seemed to lose it as they finally caught onto the theme as well, knowing they were being teased and baited. Matt just smiled at them as he sang on.
Head while I'm driving
I'm driving
Soft lips are open
Knuckles are pale
Images of Matt worshiping his body filled Mello's head. Matt always made his grip tighten and toes curl as soft pants escaped between his lips before wrenching heavier moans deep from his chest.
Feels like you're dying
You're dying
You, your sex is on fire
Consumed with what's to transpire
He always lost himself in those private moments with his red headed lover. Matt was so passionate in bed, just like he was in everything else that mattered to him in life.
Hot as a fever
Rattling bones
I could just taste it
Taste it
Mello had to fight the shit eating grin off of his face as he realized that Matt was telling him that he felt the same need for him as he did for Matt. He may not be great at words, and too afraid to express himself, but by song.. Matt was a genius.
If it's not forever
If it's just tonight
Oh we're still the greatest
The greatest
The greatest
The hardest part was not knowing how much longer Matt would want to hide them. Not knowing how much longer Mello could take it, though he thought he could probably wait forever. Not knowing how Matt would react if they got discovered.
You,
Your sex is on fire
You,
Your sex is on fire
Consumed with what's to transpire
And you,
Your sex is on fire
Consumed with what's to transpire
As the song ended, the crowd cheered loudly as the band took it their own ways. Matt was still smiling guiltily as the host came back up next to them to speak as the show closed out, "Well, if you weren't curious before, I'm sure you're curious by now about this secret Matt here is keeping! That's it, thanks for watching!" Matt's smile had turned innocent as he waved to the camera with the host and the end was called.
Matsuda came over to inform them that they had a few VIP ticket holders who paid to get autographs and pictures with the band, so they stuck around a little longer. Mello complained the whole time in his head as men and women alike hung on Matt, telling him they wouldn't ask him to hide their relationship. Matt just laughed it off. Mello just wanted to get him alone, and shake those amused red eyes that were laughing at him.
After they broke free from the ever watchful public, they made a plan of action for the night. Matt and Mello waited for the others to pair off in their duties as they knew they would. Light and L were heading back to Wammy House to make sure it was open and just get ready for a night of partying. B and Naomi were going to go get alcohol. Sayu was taking Matsuda with her to go see one of her weed hook-ups. Misa and Mikami offered to go get Chinese food before Naomi cut her off demanding Mexican. They then switched partners, Mikami joining B as Naomi wanted to go have a say in the food matter.
Mello fought the delight from his face as everyone did the work for them to be alone. Matt spoke up saying he'd head home and grab some new games he had gotten for them to all play. No one even thought twice when Mello offered to give him a hand.
As soon as the doors were closed to Matt's car, he couldn't take off fast enough. In turn, Mello couldn't wait and jumped from his seat to capture Matt's lips in a heated kiss, complete faith in his driving ability. But eventually Matt pulled his lips away to pay more attention with the road as he chuckled.
"I've been waiting quite a while to do that." Mello said. Matt flashed him a bashful smile as he shifted gear. Something sparked inside him though, and he watched his lover cock a brow at him as his devious plan showed on his face.
Before Matt could say or do anything, Mello was leaning over from his seat, freeing Matt's semi-erection from his pants, and wrapping his lips around it. The red head swerved a bit as he moaned and Mello felt him grow in his mouth.
"Lets see how good you really are, Matty." He said in a husky voice before taking him in his mouth once more.
"Just.. driveway.. Not far.. I can make it.." He heard Matt reassuring himself as he sped up and moved into 3rd gear. Mello couldn't help but smirk around his swollen cock.
Mello's hand wrapped around the base, and he began to stoke as his head bobbed up and down. Matt's chest was heaving and he seemed to be supporting himself on the steering wheel as they went. He swirled his tongue around the head and dipped it into the slit teasingly, causing Matt's hips to buck under him as he played with his piercings. A longing to feel the metal rubbing his walls as Matt thrust into him engulfed him, and he was equally as relieved when Matt pulled up to his house and put the car in park.
Mello pulled himself off of Matt, earning an indignant look from Matt. He then smirked as he jumped into the back seat and slid his pants down as he got on his hands and knees. It didn't take long for Matt to catch on and he quickly followed, laying himself over Mello due to the low roof. He adjusted his hips accordingly and buried himself in his body in one motion.
Mello cried out as his nails dug into the seat. Matt was panting in his ear, taking a moment so he wouldn't instantly explode.
"I hope you're close already, because thanks to you, I'm not sure how many thrusts I'll be able to accomplish." Matt laughingly admitted. Mello chuckled with him.
"Don't worry, Matty. Thanks to the imagery you created with your song, I've been close for hours." Matt huffed out one last laugh before pulling back and slamming back into the blond. Any lingering amusement quickly vanished as they lost themselves to the hot sensations of the others bodies.
Unable to help himself and uncaring of the short span of time, Mello reached between his legs and took his heavy erection in his hand and stroked. He felt Matt shift before a piece of cloth was moved under him just in time. Mello felt the fire in his belly erupt and white spots form in his vision as he exploded into his hand and onto the seat bellow him.
Matt let out a loud moan as the walls closed in around him tightly before he released into Mello. His hips continued to snap back and forth, both hands pushing and pulling the blond's hips against his own roughly as he emptied into him.
They stayed there for a moment before Mello groaned in protest at his position as his head was crammed into the door where his top half collapsed. Matt chuckled as he grabbed the cloth that Mello now recognized as the red head's shirt. He folded the already soiled part to the inside as he flipped it around. He pulled out of Mello slowly, cleaning as he went.
Mello was relieved when he was able to sit back down, but then looked at his still sticky hand in disgust. Matt laughed again before taking him by the wrist, and sucking on each finger individually and liking the parts he hadn't reached.
"That can't taste good anymore.." Mello laughed. Matt just shrugged taking one last lick before Mello dried it off on his own shirt.
"You always taste good to me." Matt admitted with a smug look. Mello rolled his eyes before pulling his pants back up. Matt fixed himself as well before they both climbed out of the car. Matt went back into the drivers seat to turn off the car and retrieve his keys before joining Mello at the door. A languid kiss graced his lips as the door was unlocked, both sated temporarily.
"Come on, lets grab some shit before they get suspicious." Matt sighed before heading towards his entertainment area. It seemed to Mello that the red head was annoyed at that aspect, and he couldn't help but feel hope flutter in his chest that just maybe, Matt would be ready soon to let people know about them.
A/N: Well, I hope that this chapter kinda helps make up for the long awaited update. I did make a decision to drop a few things I was doing so that I could make more time for writing (my novels and fan fiction). Also, if anyone is interested. I started a new tumblr where I am posting random original work I write. My user name on that is NessaOW (NessaYume already existing as a reg tumblr for me).
Thanks to my beta: MyBeautifulBlackHeart!
