A Walk To Remember Chapter 22, a tsubasa chronicle fanfic

Chapter 22

(A.N: It's been two weeks since I last updated this fanfic. I couldn't resist the urge to update it for you guys – I've had some ideas, and I was going to burst. But firstly I would like to inform everyone that there is a link on my profile for a Facebook group that I have created – for the readers of my fanfics. Go join it now – and make sure you let me know who you are, so that I can allow you in. Secondly I would like to apologize for not posting this sooner...I was sick for a couple of days, and I wanted to update so badly...I'm sorry. I'm better now. And thirdly, I'd like to warn you that there are severe spoilers for the movie / musical – RENT. In case you haven't seen the movie, I'll brief you on couples: Roger & Mimi, Joanne & Maureen, Collins & Angel. All couples. Benny has his wife, but we never see her.It got included in all of this. Why? Because I love it. And it fit the scene. Anyways – TT means time passing, or scene changes. 'These are thoughts.' "These means someone is talking over the phone." "These are song lyrics." OOC Warning. Lemon Warning – I love you guys. Sorry for babbling. Don't forget to join the Facebook group, and R&R).

It was finally time to go home.

Everyone had had fun, spending all of their time together at the cottage. Kamui had settled down, and stopped clinging as much. Fai had tried not to smoke too much. They had gone cliff jumping and swimming...Kurogane and Fai had had at least one more spat during their stay, and had made up later.

And Tomoyo had gone picture – and video – crazy.

Every opportunity that she found, she took a picture...And she was recording for many of their moments – both romantic and ridiculous alike.

But now it was time to go home. And really, he was glad. He wouldn't have to cook huge amounts of food for breakfast...He wouldn't have to watch Kamui's expressions...He wouldn't have to watch what he did or said in front of Chi and Sakura.

He could actually kiss his boyfriend without Tomoyo snapping a picture...

He turned his attention to the raven now. He was lucky to be riding home with him at all...But Chi had insisted on it. She and Hideki left earlier than the rest of the gang. Hideki drove their car, and Chi took Fai's Mercedes to drop it off for him – Hideki followed her there so that he could drive her home in their car.

So Fai allowed his raven to do the driving, as he rested in the passenger seat. And as Kurogane caught on to the fact that he was being watched, he decided to strike up a conversation,

"...So...Are you going to tell me, or am I just wasting my time in asking?"

"Tell you what?" Fai was pretty sure that he knew what the raven meant...Although he wished that he didn't.

"Don't play the innocent card. You already know exactly what I'm talking about."

The blonde leaned back in his seat, and smiled as he stared out the windshield,

"It's not that important, so you're wasting your time."

"If it's not that important...Then why won't you just tell me?"

Oops. He'd left that spot wide open, hadn't he? He sighed, and leaned against the window. Closing his eyes, he decided he'd block out the world, and maybe he'd take a little nap.

He hadn't really intended to fall asleep. But when he next opened his eyes, he was drowsy, and it was dark outside...

Kurogane reached across him to unbuckle his seatbelt.

"Whattimeisit?" His question came slurred with sleep, and he heard his boyfriend chuckle,

"Ten thirty. We left pretty late, remember?"

"Mmm..." He couldn't be bothered with forming another sentence.

The raven seemed amused as he reached for him, and carefully lifted him out of the car. He held him bridal style, and Fai slowly reached up to wrap his arms around his boyfriends neck. Kurogane closed the car door behind them, and leaned against it for a moment, revelling in the feeling of the slender blonde in his arms.

"Kergs?"

"Ah," he acknowledged his nickname being spoken.

"...Iloveyou..."

He let out a small sound of fond amusement before he answered,

"...I love you too."

Knowing that the male in his arms was dead tired, he headed for the house, and he was sure to lock the door behind himself. He stepped out of his shoes, and carried Fai upstairs – setting him down on their bed, gently. When he went to unclasp the hands from around his neck, the blonde surprised him by hanging on tighter...

"Stay...Pleasestay..."

"Fai...I'll be right back, I promise..." He lowered his head to press a gentle kiss against his boyfriends forehead.

The pale hands reluctantly let go, and Kurogane went to the window. He used the small controller on his keychain to lock his car up. Then, he set down his keys and removed his shirt, as well as his pants. He was in nothing but his boxers – which was how he preferred it – as he climbed back into bed. Of course when Fai realized that he was the only one still wearing all of his clothes, he began shifting uncomfortably in bed. There were tired, slurred demands about the clothing as well – which Kurogane helped him with. The raven couldn't help it when the soft chuckling noises escaped him...Fai was just so ridiculous when he was tired.

When the blonde was only boxer clad, he shivered, and Kurogane shook his head in disbelief. One minute the male's fighting his way out of his shirt...And the next minute, he's shaking as though he'd just been dumped in ice water.

However, it didn't take Kurogane long to figure out what it was that Fai wanted. He curled one arm under and around him, and pulled up the blankets before he wrapped his other arm around the lithe figure of the blonde.

The sigh that escaped Fai's lips was content, and the raven smiled against the blonde locks.

He loved moments like these.

Their summer had gone on to be rather pleasant.

They had new pictures to hang up around the house, and to place in photo albums. There was the occasional argument – usually over something ridiculous, and once in a while, it was over Fai's secret. Kurogane tried to pry it out of him...But to no avail. Silent treatment, the blonde sleeping on the couch, smoking...Various reactions to their fights – depending on how far out of hand it happened to get.

But the raven always apologized to him, for making him angry.

He also apologized that morning when his cell phone woke the blonde – who watched him answer it.

"Are we coming over?" The female voice questioned over the phone.

"Coming over?" Kurogane ran a hand through his hair, not understanding the question at all.

"It's the last Saturday of summer, before school starts back up."

"Don't remind me."

"...Do you not remember what that means?" She sounded surprised.

"It means...That you woke me up early to play mind games?"

"How can you not remember? I bought a big cake and everything!" He could almost hear her pouting.

"End of summer celebration?" He guessed, massaging his temple.

"...No...It's your birthday."

"..."

"You really forgot..." She sighed,

"I've already called the others...So, you might want to get out of bed...And get Fai out of bed..."

"But we like being in bed. It's Saturday," the raven grumbled, running a hand through his hair,

"And you already called everyone else? Poor Fuuma...I feel sorry for the guy. Kamui wakes up in the worst of moods..."

"Are the others coming over? What's going on?" Fai questioned, sitting up in bed.

"Does he not know what today is?" Tomoyo questioned into the phone.

"Not exactly," Kurogane murmured, before rolling his shoulders.

"But you two have been together for almost an entire year now! How come you didn't tell him when your birthday was?"

"He didn't do it either," came the muttered reply.

"His sister had to tell you – I remember. But at least you knew in advance, and were able to do something nice for him! That's so unfair Kurogane, he's going to feel bad now when he realizes you-!"

He hung up his cell phone, not wanting to hear the lecture. Truthfully, he'd debated about telling the blonde about what today was supposed to represent...But he'd decided not to bother. There really wasn't anything that he needed...And as long as he had Fai, he was happy.

"Is it time to get up?" The previously mentioned blonde questioned tiredly.

"Yeah. It's time to get up. You can sleep for another half hour if you want. I need to shower and stuff."

"Mmm...'Kay...Wake me up when you're out...I need to shower too...But I want to sleep for a little longer..." The blue eyes he loved so much were heavy lidded, and closed up completely when he got up off of the bed.

Tomoyo was the first to arrive, and she set the cake in the fridge – to keep it fresh. She set down a bunch of things on the table, and then turned her attention to Fai – who was freshly showered and dressed.

"You have no idea what today is, do you?"

"It's...August the 28th?" He knew the date...But he had no idea why it held any significance.

"Back off, Tomoyo," Kurogane muttered from the kitchen. He was scanning the contents of his refrigerator – looking for something to drink.

"I still think it's unfair to not fill him in!" She pouted, and Fai blinked – confused.

"Tell me what?"

"That today is-"

"—Tomoyo. Leave it alone, alright? The topic isn't important."

Blue eyes stared in confusion. Confusion that pulled at the heartstrings of Kurogane's cousin. She sighed,

"It's Kurogane's birthday."

"Tomoyo! I thought I said to leave the topic alone," the raven grumbled, pulling a water bottle out of the fridge, and popping it open.

"It's what?" Fai's eyes went wide, and he turned his gaze to his boyfriend,

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't think it was that important..." He shrugged nonchalantly.

"...It's your birthday," the blonde argued, feeling stupid for not finding out the date sooner. Chi had told Kurogane about his birthday...But he'd never even thought to ask the raven when his birthday happened to be...And he definitely hadn't thought of questioning Tomoyo...

"Knock, knock," a friendly voice intruded on the serious moment, and Tomoyo turned to look.

Fuuma and Kamui stepped over the threshold, and dropped their bags on the floor. The shorter of the two rushed to give Fai a greeting hug, while the taller raven simply shook his head, laughing,

"You'd think he hadn't seen him in months."

Tomoyo offered out a small giggle.

"Jeeze, what's with the air in here? Tension much?" Fuuma continued, eyeing Tomoyo for answers.

"Fai is upset. Kurogane didn't tell him about what today is supposed to represent...And now he feels bad for not knowing..." She sighed, as if to emphasize the point.

Fuuma nodded in understanding, and set his gaze on the blonde. He watched as the males face brightened slightly upon seeing Kamui, and watched the two hug. Then he set his focus on Kurogane – who was sitting down on one of the couch cushions. The raven eyed Fuuma, with one brow arched,

"What's with the bags?"

"Didn't I tell you? I told the others that we're all sleeping over!" Tomoyo announced, giggling at the way in which Kurogane's scowl only deepened.

"Oh relax, I'll go buy some groceries before the others get here. Chi and Hideki should be coming soon...I asked them to come a little early," as she said it, she picked up her purse.

"Do you mind if I tag along, Tomoyo?" Fai questioned, glancing in her direction.

"You'll shop with me? Really?" She was thrilled.

"Of course. I know what the others like to eat...So I might be able to help with the grocery list." He retreated up the stairs quickly – to grab his messenger bag. When he returned, his sister and Hideki had arrived.

"Going somewhere?" Chi looked amused.

"Shopping. With Tomoyo. We need groceries."

Fuuma and Kamui were waiting at the door – the taller of the two had apparently brought their bags up to their designated guest room when Fai had retreated upstairs.

"We're tagging along," Fuuma shrugged, but he was smiling.

They were sitting in the car now, and Fai had pulled out a notepad and pen to scribble down a grocery list. He took suggestions and wrote things down, scratched things out occasionally...

When they had finally gotten into the store, and they had gotten themselves a cart, Tomoyo asked to see the list. She surprised him by setting it in the cart,

"Now, Fuuma and Kamui – you two get started on the list. Check things off as you go. And Fai...You're coming with me." She didn't give him time to argue. She made sure that she had her purse – and he had his messenger bag – and then she towed him away.

Fuuma and Kamui stared after them – dumbfounded.

"Tomoyo, where are you taking me?" Fai was so confused. Shouldn't she at least tell him where it was exactly that they were going?

But she didn't stop. Not until they hit their apparent destination.

"...Clothes?"

"Mm-hm. Clothes," she agreed, releasing him so that she could scan the hangers.

"...Why are we here?" It hadn't clicked with him at all. Were they getting Kurogane clothes for his birthday?

"Kurogane," Tomoyo answered. Something in her voice made him nervous.

"...What is it that you're not telling me?"

She finally turned to him, and grinned,

"We're shopping for a present. For Kurogane. But...We're not getting him clothes." She returned to scanning the hangers.

Realization was slowly crossing over Fai's features and he couldn't help but blush.

Tomoyo found the black jeans first...And sent him off to the dressing room to change.

"You're expected to model them for me!" She called as she went back to her searching. It didn't take her long to find what she was looking for though. She picked it up, and thrust it at Fai as soon as he stepped out.

"Wha-?"

"—Don't ask questions. Just put it on, and model the entire outfit for me."

He sighed, but complied.

The top that he'd been handed was open – as a jacket would be – but it wasn't a jacket. At least, not like any jacket that he had seen before. It looked like a strange cross between a jacket, and a poncho – more so a poncho for the style, and the jacket for the openness of it all. It was black, with a blue trim – one that complimented his eyes. It came with a sash in that same colour – which he used to tie the top closed. There was also a design that wrapped around the shirt – near the bottom - when it was closed. Leaves – which looked as though they may have been dancing in the wind – were printed in white.

When he caught sight of his reflection, Fai blushed.

The sash held the top tight to his figure...And the sleeves were wide, accenting his pale, slender arms. His cuts were visible, but somehow, it all added on to the allure...

He opened the dressing room door slowly, and stepped out. He did a slow spin for Tomoyo – who clapped and squealed in pleasure.

"Everything fits well?"

"Yeah. There's room for shrinking – if these shrink in the wash..."

"They will, but only a little bit. Speaking of which – go change back. I'm taking these things to the laundromat across the street, so that you can wear them today."

He retreated in silence, afraid to disobey.

He stepped into the house with water on his shirt, and his jeans.

"What happened?" Chi questioned, quirking a brow at the sight of her brother. He smiled sheepishly, and Tomoyo stepped in behind him,

"Broken drinking fountain."

It was a lie, but it didn't matter. Fai headed upstairs so that he could change.

The rest of the gang were just starting to arrive while he peeled off his wet clothes and tossed them into the empty laundry basket. He pulled the black jeans out of his messenger bag, and tugged them on. Next he threw on a plain black t-shirt – because he was pretty sure he'd be eating at some point, and he didn't want to dirty his new top. And then came the top itself – Tomoyo had called it a happi – which he wrapped around himself, and tied on.

He stopped halfway down the stairs.

"Well that's everyone. Well, it will be as soon as Fai gets back down here," Tomoyo spoke up. She looked a little too happy for Kurogane's liking.

Fai retreated to their room once more – and was thankful that he did so. Their friends went to their guestrooms to drop off their bags. But once he was sure that everyone had gone back downstairs, he stepped out into the hallway, and started down the stairs.

He paused when he reached the bottom. If he walked five more feet, and turned left – he'd wind up in the living room. But he couldn't get himself to move.

"Tomoyo?"

Upon hearing her name, the raven haired girl poked her head around the corner, squealed with delight, and rushed over to him – to make sure that his outfit was absolutely perfect. When she was sure that the sash looked good, and that it was secured to him properly, she took his wrist, and propelled him towards the living room.

"Ahh-Tomoyo, I-" He didn't get to say anything more. Once they had entered the living room, he felt completely exposed. He felt like someone was shining a spotlight down on him. It was an uncomfortable feeling. Everyone stared for a moment. Shogo did a wolf whistle...The others started laughing because of the whistling, and then people broke out into conversations, and Fai sighed in relief.

He was no longer the center of attention.

He approached Kurogane, and sat down next to him – wordlessly. The raven turned questioning red eyes on the blonde, but Fai had lost his voice.

When Fai had stepped around the corner, it had taken all of his willpower to keep his jaw from dropping open. The blonde was dressed in black jeans, and a black happi. White leaves danced around his waist, and a blue sash held his figure, and matched the trim. It complimented his eyes...And it made him look...

There wasn't a word. At least, he couldn't find one.

When the male plopped down next to him, he turned to ask him about the clothing...To see if he was right about Tomoyo plotting all of this – though he was pretty sure that she was guilty - but he was distracted by how absolutely stunning Fai looked.

The males cuts were visible on his arms...But he was still the most beautiful person in the room. There wasn't any contest.

Tomoyo rushed off to put the groceries away – Sakura, Syaoran, and Watanuki all volunteered to help – which was greatly appreciated. There were discussions about watching a movie, and that lead to the discussion about which movie they were going to watch. They ended up choosing Rent – one of the movies that belonged to Fai – because some had seen it already, and those who hadn't seen it yet were intrigued because those who had seen it, seemed excited about the chance to watch it again.

Those who had seen it sang along with the songs. When the opening song began, and it came down to the two solos – Joanne's and Collins' – the others allowed Sakura and Fai to take over. Sakura's solo came first,

"525 600 minutes! 525 000 journeys to plan~! 525 600 minutes! How~ do you measure the life of a woman, or a man~?"

"In truth that she learned, or in times that he cried? In bridges he burned, or the way that she died~?" As Fai held the note, the others joined back in on the song. Those who were unfamiliar with the song were surprised by the notes held by both Fai and Sakura – who returned later in the song to hold a high note.

Kurogane was unfamiliar with the movie, but there were plenty of songs, and he focused on Fai's voice more than anything when the male sang along. When Roger was sitting alone and trying to play his guitar, no one sang along, but the others – those who had seen the movie already – looked to Fai. The blonde understood, blushed, and nodded. So, when One Song Glory started playing – the blue eyed male took over and held the notes long and strong and powerful. His right hand formed a fist, and the fingers of his left hand touched his palm in time to the music.

He'd memorized the guitar notes.

The entire movie was full of singing, and laughter...When La Vie Boheme started playing, everyone who knew the song laughed as they sang along. Those who didn't, simply laughed at how quickly all of the words came out, and at some of what was being said.

The characters were growing on them. Right after La Vie Boheme, the movie was paused – Sakura was in need a bathroom break.

"You know...Syaoran is kind of like Roger," Fuuma noted, leaning into the back of the couch – one arm wrapped around Kamui.

"How so?" The brunette was curious.

"Well, when you're on your own, you get really into your music. Instead of a guitar, it's drums. You're the quiet one. And sometimes you're moody...Until Sakura comes around."

"Great, I'm the stripper!" Sakura called from the bathroom – they could hear the water running.

The others laughed at her outburst.

"Well actually, Sakura is like Mimi...Loves her friends more than anything...Loves Syaoran more than anything...She gets kind of crazy sometimes...Though – thankfully – she doesn't rip off her clothes for a living," Fuuma teased.

The caramel haired girl threw him a playful glare, before she sat down next to her boyfriend.

"Mark makes me think of Tomoyo," Fai spoke up now, from his position next to Kurogane – who had an arm around his waist.

"I remind you of a boy?"

"Not that. You look out for your friends and family. You care about everyone, even though you occasionally keep it to yourself...And you're always the one behind the camera."

She beamed,

"I am like Mark, aren't I? Maybe I should invest in a scarf like his – he's got style."

The group laughed again. Fai loved moments like these. Moments when the entire gang got together...And just laughed...

"You know what? Fuuma and Kamui are like Maureen and Joanne," Chi spoke up now,

"Kamui is an intellectual person...And he has great focus. He can be extremely serious, and mature...But he has emotion. He's like Joanne. Whereas Fuuma is more outrageous, and crazy. He still cares about everyone, but he's not afraid of jumping over the edge before he looks to see what he's about to land in. He's like Maureen."

"Chi's right. Guess you two need sex changes!" Shogo announced.

The group was dying.

"I don't think we have a Benny," Sakura piped up,

"So that leaves Collins and Angel."

Everyone turned their attention to Kurogane and Fai.

The room was quiet.

"So everyone agrees then? It seems mutually agreed that Collins and Angel – in our group – would be Kurogane, and Fai," Tomoyo spoke up now.

"...Us?" Fai questioned, looking confused.

"Think about it...It makes sense. I mean, they protect one another, right? We watched it happen on screen – Maureen's performance...I can see these two doing something similar. And it's not like they're overly romantic with one another in front of anyone. I mean, even now, it's subtle. Kurogane's got his arm around Fai's waist...But it's so subtle, a lot of people would miss it...And then in public, they don't do anything over-the-top..." Tomoyo continued, amused.

"Tomoyo is right," Sakura agreed,

"Kurogane cares about Fai, and will protect him. He's subtle in his romantic life – with the occasionally obvious action. And he cares about his friends – and family...He's Collins. And then Fai cares about Kurogane, and would protect him in any way that he could...He's a little more obvious about his romance, although he's still subtle in public. He's loud, and crazy, and fun...He loves his friends and family more than anything – well, besides Kurogane, anyway...He's like Angel."

There was a silent moment of tension from Fai. Those who had already seen the movie – Sakura being among them – knew the other reason behind why he was like Angel.

"And for some reason, I can see him wearing those crazy outfits," Fuuma chimed in – breaking the tension.

That got everyone laughing again, and there was talk of them watching the rest of the movie – which they did. They watched as things turned sad. Roger and Mimi had a misunderstanding...Fought...Broke apart...But the part that had everyone truly staring in wonder at the movie, was what was going on with Angel.

They watched as Collins wiped away sweat from Angel's forehead while they were on the subway...And then they saw the male lying in a hospital bed – smiling away, with all of his loved ones around him...Which faded to Angel – still lying in the hospital bed, with his eyes closed...Only Collins and Mimi – his best friend – remained.

Kurogane's arm tightened around Fai when he saw Collins cradling Angel's limp body against himself, as he cried.

Fai tried not to notice.

The movie ended on a happier note. Mark's movie was complete and the camera pan focused on his footage. It ended with Angel – and the hint of his smile.

"...Wow..." Shogo murmured – he'd never seen the movie before. Primera had though, and she poked his chest now,

"See? Told you it was good."

"What should we have for dinner?" Fai went to free himself from Kurogane's hold, but Tomoyo stopped him,

"We'll get pizza. We'll order in. The groceries will help tomorrow – when everyone's up again." It wasn't that she didn't want Fai to cook...He was an amazing chef. She could just see that Kurogane wasn't ready to let go of the blonde just yet. The movie had impacted him, and he needed support.

Tomoyo whipped out some paper and a pen, before she handed out her instructions,

"Alright, here's how this is going to work. I'm going to write down my name, and list my four toppings. I'll pass this around, and you make sure to write down your name, and your four toppings. Then we'll figure out what we should order."

Fai removed the happi before he dove into his pizza. Tomoyo looked upset – until he explained that he didn't want to risk getting pizza toppings on it.

He didn't put it back on until after they'd had some cake. And then – with all of the eating out of the way – he tied the happi back onto himself.

Present-wise, he was relaxed to find that Kurogane mainly got cards – apparently, when he'd said that he didn't want anything, the others had persisted, and he'd shrugged and told them to just give him cards. The only one who gave him more a card – was Tomoyo. She brought her bags into the living room, and he glared, but she giggled and explained that presents implied the fact that these things were wrapped – which they weren't. They were just in the shopping bags – with the price stickers torn off, and the receipts missing.

"It doesn't count," she pressed when he didn't let up. But he just rolled his eyes.

Pouting, she pulled a photo album out of one of the bags,

"It's mainly scrap booking stuff...For you and Fai...For your pictures, and for memories..."

"Mainly implies that there's something else," the raven grumbled knowingly while Fai took the photo album that Tomoyo extended to him. Kurogane hated when his cousin did things like this...

"Alright, so it's not just scrapbooking. But almost all of it is!"

"And the other thing would be...?" He arched a brow.

She didn't answer, but she did pull something from one of the bags. Kurogane stared at it for a moment, not understand what exactly it was.

"Film?" Fai questioned, recognizing the roll.

Tomoyo put it back and lifted one of the bags.

"A bag full of film? That doesn't come cheap," Fai murmured.

"And neither did this!" Tomoyo reached into another bag and pulled out a Polaroid camera.

Kurogane sighed in defeat – not at all surprised. Tomoyo handed the camera to Fai – after showing him how to load the film. Kurogane watched so that he would know how to do it as well, but he didn't comment.

Fai turned on his boyfriend – camera in hand,

"Picture number one!"

Kurogane held up a hand – blocking the view for the camera.

"Awww, why can't I take your picture?" The blonde pouted.

'He's almost as bad as Tomoyo...' The ruby eyed male thought in silence, before he made his argument,

"I don't want to be picture number one."

"But it's your birthday," Fai argued, still pouting.

"I know what the first picture should be!" Tomoyo announced, holding out her hands for the camera. Fai gave it back to her, and continued to sulk – at least until Kurogane lifted him into his lap.

The first picture was of the two of them together.

He'd been in the bathroom for a while now – hiding out. They'd said goodnight to their friends and family already. And now, he was just trying to fix himself up for what he was about to do. He had removed his jeans already and had chucked them into the laundry basket. He'd also removed the happi – so that he could take off the t-shirt that he'd been wearing underneath it. Once this was completed, he tied the happi back on.

Kurogane called out to him, to see if he was alright, and he blushed when he remembered what it was that he was about to do. It wasn't that they hadn't done this already – a few times now, actually – but he always felt that rush of nerves when he was the one who started it...Especially when he lead into it in ways like this...

"I...I'm fine!" Dammit...Stumbling through his words was prohibited. It always made Kurogane worry, and he didn't want the raven to worry. Especially not when he was just trying to...

He shook his head, trying not to focus on it too much.

His boyfriend had been in the bathroom for a long time...It was so unusual...So naturally – he was worried. He was clad only in his boxers – as usual – and he'd been waiting for the blonde to come out, so that he could curl up with him...

When had he become so soft?

Deciding to distract himself from his sensitive side – one he hadn't realized existed until a certain someone showed up and made his life do a complete 180 – he called out to check on his boyfriend,

"Ooi. Are you alright?"

When the blonde stuttered slightly in his speech, it only worried him more. He knew that if something was wrong – Fai wouldn't bother with telling him.

He'd have to pry it out of him then...

When the male came out of the bathroom in his boxers and the happi, he lost his words. For some reason, seeing his boyfriend wearing something that represented his Japanese culture...It stirred something within him. Not in a bad way, either.

"I really like this," Fai's voice interrupted his thoughts, and the raven watched as his boyfriend slid a pale hand along the fabric of the sash,

"It's so comfy."

Kurogane's brain was too busy focusing on trying to control his body. He had some images in his head that he was trying to ignore...Not because he didn't like them – quite the opposite...He liked them a little too much.

"What do you think Kergs?" The blonde twirled for him – as if the raven hadn't seen him wearing the happi all day already.

He didn't wait for an answer though. He hopped up onto the bed, and sat behind his boyfriend – sliding pale hands onto the males tan shoulders...

"...You look...I can't think of a word..."

"Do you not like it on me?" Fai questioned – he knew the answer, which is why his voice added implications of something they could do to fix the problem.

Kurogane bit the inside of his cheek. Restraint. He needed some – before he followed up on exactly what it was that his boyfriend was implying.

"I never said that," he murmured.

"Hyuu~ Kuro-rin likes it..." Fai's voice took on a sultry tone...

Kurogane clenched his fists.

Pale, slender arms wrapped around the ravens neck, and he felt his boyfriend resting his forehead against the back of his head.

"I'm glad that you do," Fai murmured, his voice still maintaining that seductive tone,

"Because I figured out what to give you for your birthday..." As he said it, he lifted his head, and his lips ghosted a kiss at the nape of his boyfriends neck.

Kurogane grunted – but the sound was reassuring. Fai unwound his arms and carefully manoeuvred himself into the males lap – facing him. The blonde lead their kiss, and broke it gently to brush his lips against the tan flesh of the ravens neck. Kurogane tilted his head wordlessly – knowing that this was one of Fai's favourite places.

Pale lips sucked gently at the flesh, and Kurogane tried to remember to breathe.

"You know...All day, I could see what you were thinking..." The blondes sultry voice sounded once again, but the ruby eyed male couldn't respond. Not when his boyfriend was tracing his pulse with his tongue...

"...You've been undressing me with your eyes..." There was a hint of disappointment in his voice, and Kurogane managed to talk – though he wasn't sure how he managed to do it at all,

"...Why do you sound so upset?"

"...Because you have me in your arms...But you're still not undressing me..."

There were no words then. Kurogane took over – easily lifting the blonde onto the bed before descending his mouth down upon his boyfriends anxious lips. Fai's moans were swallowed by his ravens kisses – until the male manoeuvred his head down the pale flesh of his boyfriends neck, kissing and sucking at the skin...

While he attacked Fai's neck, his hands found the sash of the happi, and he untied it, before pulling the material back, so that he could continue his ministrations. His lips travelled downward, sweeping over the males collarbone, and down his chest...His tongue swirled over one of the blondes nipples, and the raven listened to the moan that escaped his lips.

As his tongue continued to move torturously slow, his hands moved downward, to remove Fai's boxers. The blondes moans increased in volume, and the raven was thankful that he'd thought to soundproof all of the bedrooms...

When the boxers were chucked over the edge of the bed, Kurogane nipped his way down the blondes chest, and out onto his stomach – kissing, nibbling and sucking...Marking him – making him his. He hoped that he did this right...Because this was new to him...

"What are you-?" Fai's question was cut off as Kurogane's hands gripped his hips, and his mouth engulfed his erection.

"Ahhh!" He threw his head back, feeling his hips jerk slightly – they would've bucked if Kurogane wasn't holding him down. His eyes went wide, and he gripped the bed sheets in his hands – gasping.

Kurogane began bobbing his head. The taste of Fai's skin was on his tongue – which he swirled around the males erection.

"Ahh! Kergs!" Fai's arms shook as he tried to keep himself steadied. His eyelids grew heavy – not because he was tired, but because of the lust...And it didn't help when he looked down. All he could see was the pale flesh of his member as it disappeared and reappeared – and the top of his boyfriends head as he sucked vigorously...And he could feel his tongue...He could definitely feel him...

"Nnh! Kergs...Please..." He tried to stop him, by attempting to lock his legs around his head...But he was stopped. Kurogane kept one hand on his hip, and used his other hand to hold onto one of Fai's legs – which forced him to spread them apart.

"A-Ahhh! Kergs...I-! Nnh! I was...Supposed to...Nnh...Nnh! Pleasure...You...!"

"You are pleasuring me," the raven murmured, before he continued with his ministrations.

"Ahh! But I-! Nnh!"

The raven was enjoying these moans...His erection was proof enough, and it throbbed with an aching need...But it could wait. He was having too much fun with this...

His tongue danced along his boyfriends member – tasting him, sucking him...And Fai's moans were proof enough of how good this was feeling...

The blonde couldn't think straight anymore. All he knew was the fact that this was a blind heat...And there was a familiar sensation pooling in his stomach,

"Kergs...I...Nnh! I'm...!"

The raven pulled back in order to answer,

"I know," he murmured the words before his tongue traced the pale flesh of his boyfriends erection once again. He took him back into his mouth, hotly. He had him writhing in the sheets...Now it was time to bring him over that edge.

He'd thought that it couldn't get any better...But he was wrong. Kurogane pulled him in, and deep throated him...And then he began to hum...

"Ahhh! Nnh! A-Ahhh!" The vibrations sent him over the edge, as he found his release. His boyfriend didn't hesitate in swallowing him down...Before he moved up his body, to rest his head against his chest. Fai panted beneath him – trying to regain control of his breathing.

"You okay?"

"Mm-hm," he couldn't he even speak.

Kurogane looked to the flushed face of his boyfriend, before he studied his body. His creamy skin had areas that were pink – areas where the raven had marked him. And then there were scars along his stomach, his arms, and his thighs...

Tan fingers traced the stomach scars while the blonde tried to catch his breath.

However, Fai found that once he had found his breath...He wound up losing it all over again as Kurogane tormented him...Teasing his body with his hands and tongue, until he was finally buried deep within him...

Their thrusts drew out their pants and moans. They fell together in their own realm of ecstasy and Fai wondered briefly how he had ever allowed for his Father to get in his way. He had always followed his orders, and lived on his own...Because he feared him. But as Kurogane drove him over the edge once again, he considered the fact that maybe...Just maybe...He wouldn't have to be afraid anymore.

Maybe he could live this life of happiness.

Fai awoke to a sound which was coming from downstairs...

At first he thought that maybe someone was up already – Subaru, or Kamui, most likely – and would like some company. But as he continued to listen, it dawned on him that it was someone knocking. Someone was at the front door.

Feeling inconsiderate for not answering it sooner, he hopped out of bed – clad only in his boxers, and grabbed a t-shirt. He tugged the shirt on over his head, and stumbled down the stairs – catching himself on the handrail, so that he didn't land on his face. And, once he reached the door – he didn't bother with looking out. He just kicked aside some shoes – which had gotten in the way – and ripped the door open.

His whole world froze over as he realized who it was that he was looking at.

"...Dad..."

(A.N:...Please don't murder me. You all knew it was going to happen sooner or later...ACK! -Hides- So remember, profile – Facebook group. Please? I love you guys...Really...-Hides moar- Fai, I'm sorry I keep ruining your life! DON'T FORGET TO R&R!)