A/N : Not mine. All Kouga Yun's. I don't own Loveless. I don't make any money out of it.
Chapter 14
When he opened the door, Ritsuka stood there, lazily leaning against the wall. It was a fine August afternoon, sunny and sweet smelling. A totally unremarkable summer day. And there stood a perfect replica of Seimei. A younger, darker, harsher and earless version of Seimei.
"Hi Soubi!" he said merrily, "I'm letting myself in in case you couldn't invite me in."
He closed the door and followed the younger man silently. He watched him as he looked around and made himself at ease in his flat. It took him several minutes before he found his voice again.
"Ritsuka? But, what are you doing here?"
"He? I was tired of waiting for you. It's summer break, I've got a lot of free time. I surmised I could go see you. Is that a problem?"
"A problem? Hum, no. But Seimei—" he lapsed back into silence, wondering how to phrase his thoughts properly.
"But Seimei— has suddenly become your lover and he's hiding under your bed?"
"What?" he spluttered. "Of course not!"
"But Seimei— is going to pop into existence in the next few seconds and spell us into oblivion?"
"No!"
"But Seimei— is a right bastard and you're dreadfully afraid of him?" Ritsuka stared at him, eyebrows high on his forehead, daring him to disagree while still looking very comfortable. "Well, I'm not. What's more, he can't order me around like a dog."
"He won't be pleased to find you here if he comes."
"My brother's been a pain in the ass for years. Let him have a little of his own medicine."
"Does that mean you intend to stay around?"
"What do you think, Soubi? I've been patient. I've waited about six years. I have counted. Have I been a good enough brother? Have I been entertaining enough for Seimei, hm? I have no intention of being his favourite sport anymore."
But he had no wish to be so serious already. Finally, he got to see his Fighter. Finally, he could speak with him, smell him, spend time with him. Hold him, if things went smoothly enough.
"Let's make memories again, Soubi!" he declared as he got up and opened the front door.