A/N – this chapter will jump around a bit, sorry it took so long for the update
Disclaimer – I don't own air gear, just this story
Time of sun and rain
Chapter 5: Pain and sweat
Saffir
Ringo sat on the couch watching TV when Kanon plopped down next to her.
"Hey ringo, did Ikki say he was coming over?" It had become more or less a tradition for the three of them to hang out at Ringo's every Saturday.
She shrugged "he didn't say anything about it, but then I'm sure he's with Kazu. Ever since they got together, they've been inseparable."
Kanon blinked "Wait, they're official, since when?"
"Well they aren't official to my knowledge, but anyone can see it will happen, it's only a matter of time."
"Time's up" Came a voice from the doorway
The two turned around to see Nike leaning in the doorway. "They became official as of last night."
Ringo and Kanon smiled and looked at each other. "What are you doing here Nike?" Kanon questioned
"Well I'm here to get you guys because I figured you'd want to come with us to get Kazu a pair of jazz sneakers.
Kanon's eyes went wide "That reminds me, I need to get a pair too."
Nike looked puzzled "Kanon you have a pair."
Kanon's face morphed to a face of disgust "Fucking Kiba's dog chewed through them, as well as my baseball cap, my limited edition Nikes that Sora gave me; and it fucking pissed on my black jeans. I'm going to turn that damn fur covered bitch of a flea bag into a pair of slippers."
Nike shrugged "alright then let's go; besides we have to begin rehearsals at our place."
The rain poured soaking Sano's hair that stuck to his face. Turning back time and telling oneself to look away or not leave the house would have saved him the pain, at least for now. He had been walking for what seemed like an hour, when in reality three hours had passed. His cell phone rang yet again, and again he ignored it, just like he was ignoring the growling of his stomach. His stomach was empty but it was nothing compared to the pain he felt now.
Hallow, utterly and completely hallow, a shell was what he use to be. So many emotions had run their course through his body, that he was now lost. 'I knew it would happen; I just wish I hadn't seen it.'
The image that was burned into his mind only hours ago came back, and once again he felt sick, and angry.
*flashback*
Sano walked out of his room and passed by Kaito and Akira who were watching TV in the living room. Kaito waved to him but Sano was in his own world. He turned his attention back to the TV, after he left. "So did you hear from Kazu?"
Akira nodded "Yeah, but I can't believe he hooked up with the youngest son of the Minami family."
Kaito snapped his head to his boyfriend "Wait, you mean Minami Industries, Minami?"
"Yeah, Ikki Minami; Kazu is one fucking lucky guy." Om said walking out of the kitchen. "He Facebooked me last week telling me about it. By any chance, has he contacted Sano?" she asked
"No" the guys said in unison "I think he's trying to avoid that whole can of worms altogether, and probably not give us a headache in the process too." Akira added
Om nodded as she sat down with the guys to watch TV.
"Um does anyone know where Sano was going?" Kaito asked
Akira shrugged and looked at Om. "He told me he was going to the mall to get the new Pendulum CD and get a new belt."
When they reached the store Kazu walked with Ikki and Kanon to a wall of boxes, each box holding a pair of jazz sneakers.
Ringo in the mean time was checking out the leotards, and ballet slippers.
Once the boys each found a pair that fit, they walked up to pay for their stuff.
After walking out of the store, Ikki spotted a gelato stand. "Hey Nike, wait up."
Without missing a beat, Nike stopped and replied back "No Ikki we don't have time for gelato."
"I didn't say anything about gelato"
"I know you Ikki" He continued walking
Kazu just looked completely lost and mouthed gelato to Ringo and Kanon
"Oh it's a gelatin-like desert usually found in Europe" ringo informed
Ikki and Nike began to argue while Kanon, Ringo and Kazu just watched and shook their heads.
"Kazu do something about your boyfriend." Kanon groaned
Kazu laughed and walked up behind Ikki wrapping his arms around his waist whispering "Come on babe, let's get going."
Ikki turned around giving him puppy dog eyes. Kazu just laughed "You know that doesn't work Ikki."
Ikki smiled deciding to change tactics; he leaned in to Kazu's ear and whispered "I can make it worth your while tonight."
Kazu smiled back "That I wouldn't doubt my love, but we still need to get going without the gelato."
Ikki shook his head "you win." His lips then met with Kazu's.
"You know it would be better if you two took your romantic moment home." Nike interjected to the two lovers; he then continued the direction he was originally heading in.
The group caught up to Nike and headed out the mall.
Rounding the corner, Sano froze in his tracks at the sight before his eyes; Kazu and some dark hair guy kissing in the middle of the mall.
'So he found some fucking rich asshole that doesn't care about him.' Sano's blood boiled at the sight and thoughts flying through his mind.
He had to go for a walk to clear his head. He wondered the mall for a few more minutes then headed outside where it began to drizzle.
The music blared in the studio, that was now crowded with at least 13 sweaty bodies making it completely muggy inside the studio.
Nike, Nue, Sora, and Ikki were working on a section of choreography in the corner while Kanon, Spitfire, Kazu, Kururu, and Lind worked on another section. Simca, Mikan, Falco, and Kirik rehearsed and cleaned the moves they learned for the day. The twins recorded the rehearsal, while Ringo and Rika had already gone to the kitchen to work on dinner.
After a few hours, everyone dripping sweat, some stretching, others on the floor panting, Ringo walked in "Okay guys' foods ready and waiting on you."
"I need a shower." Kazu muttered breathing hard and covered in sweat
Sora looked over at Ikki "you guys can use the south wing upstairs bathroom."
Ikki smiled knowing exactly why his brother suggested that one.
Sora leaned over and whispered "Have fun, just don't take too long."
Ikki hung his head and silently chuckled; he then got up, helped Kazu up and headed out the studio.
Kazu noticed Ikki was taking him a different route then the one taken to get to the studio; that was most likely cause of how cold and wet it was outside. As the two walked down the corridor, Kazu looked at the rooms they passed. One room looked like it was an arcade, another room was a sound studio, and there was a lounge like room with a big screen TV.
"Pretty much we renovated the house a few times; this wing was put in to connect the 'old' pool house to the main house. The current pool house was added two years ago, and we turned the old one into the dance studio." Ikki stated as they came into the main foyer of the house.
Kazu followed Ikki up the stairs and down a picture filled hallway before coming to a door on the left. "Wow this place is huge." Kazu commented looking down the hall behind him seeing yet another door.
"Yeah, but you get use to it. That room is Sora's, Nike's room is in the east wing, and mine is in the west wing. Each of us has our own bathroom, as do the guest rooms. " Ikki said entering the bathroom
Kazu paused slightly 'I wonder why we're using this bathroom if it's not near his room?'
The bathroom was amazing, warm marble tile floor, whirlpool bath tub, a sauna, a TV, and a large shower that doubled as a steam room.
"Kazu what's your pants, shoe and shirt size?" He asked "Also, towels are in the cabinet." Ikki stated leaving the bathroom
He thought it a bit weird what Ikki was asking but he gave the info.
Kazu had pulled off his sweat soaked shirt and untied the drawstring of his sweats when Ikki came back with two pairs of slippers, pants and two shirts.
Ikki started undressing catching Kazu completely off guard, "ummm Ikki?"
Completely undressed, Ikki walked up to Kazu "I told you I was going to make it worth your while tonight, and this is only the beginning of the night"
Ikki embraced his blonde lover and bit down on his lower neck causing Kazu to moan and gasp. Unprepared for such an attack Kazu let go of his sweats and latched on to Ikki clawing at his back begging and pleading for him to stop yet at the same time yearning for more.
Ikki finally let up seeing as how he knew they didn't have much time at the present to have fun. When Kazu finally gain his equilibrium again, Ikki let go and turned on the shower.
The two boys soaped each other up, all the while sliding, grinding, and caressing against the other. Their wet bodies moved as if a sensual exotic dance were being performed. Ikki unable to contain himself for too much longer turned Kazu away from him and bent him over.
Sora had passed the bathroom hearing the sound of water running and faint moaning; Kazu by the sound of it. He had gotten dressed after showering in Ikki's bathroom; he gave Ikki his bathroom only because it was the farthest from the foyer or any other room aside from his own.
He had finished getting dressed in his room and was getting ready to ruin Ikki and Kazu's fun. When he heard the two boys climax he chuckled opening the door "Alright you two, now that you two had your fun, shower and come down.
Kazu was sprawled out on the shower floor panting, water running off his body with Ikki next to him panting as well.
"I can't believe Sora did that." Kazu huffed
"I can, but we should dry off and go eat" Ikki got up and turned off the water
As Ikki got up Kazu kissed his lovers inner thigh making Ikki gasp.
"Come on babe" kazu said getting up and grabbing a towel to dry off.
Ikki kissed Kazu and began drying himself off
The two got dressed and headed out to the kitchen for dinner.
Sano had finally walked home soaked to the bone. Kaito and Akira where still on the couch watching TV, only now Om was with them. He walked passed them without saying a word again, entered his room and slammed the door behind him.
Akira looked over "Shit, I don't like the way he looks."
Kaito and Om looked at him questioningly
"I have a strange feeling he talked Kazu." He sighed.
It meant he would have to talk to kazu; it was kinda odd at how well Kazu dealt with people, friends and enemies. Kazu always had a big heart, very kind and caring. Sadly Sano took Kazu's caring to the extent of a non-realistic relationship. Akira knew Sano's feeling for Kazu and warned them both that something was going to happen. Luckily Kazu tried to smooth things out and it appeared fine until Sano misunderstood the friendship Kazu had with Gonzo.
Akira internally cringed at the memory of their fight, 'that was one hell of a mess.'
His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of banging up again the wall. He kissed kaito on the cheek and got up "I'll take care of him." He said walking to Sano's room. He knocked on the door "Sano, I'm coming in." Akira entered the room and closed it behind him.
Om sighed "We may have to talk to Kazu about him" she said turning off the TV
"Yeah, I know." Kaito looked at the door "I'll stay here to make sure Sano doesn't go ballistic, I'll call you and let you know how he's doing tomorrow"
Om nodded and headed out the front door.
Kaito picked up a book and began to read trying to put his mind at ease, luckily after Akira entered the room it had gone quiet; so hopefully everything was going ok.
Bit by bit, Kaito began to doze and fell asleep on the couch; it wasn't until he felt a light rubbing that he woke up.
"He's sleep now" Akira looked exhausted "I'll tell you about it tomorrow, how about we sleep here tonight, I don't want to leave him in the state he's in."
Kaito yawned an inunderstandable reply that sounded like an okay, he turned to his side and went back to sleep.
Akira walked over to the recliner, sat down and prepped himself to sleep, it was going to be a tough next few days now, he could tell. Too tired to think about anything else, he reclined back and drifted to sleep.