Delphinium part 2/2

~The second part of Kamui's birthday Chapter. There is a kind of fluffy/smutty scene near the end to finish with. Rating may go up to E~ at/after this chapter….~


Friends

Colors, flashing lights, and an overload of sound effects awaited the young couple. The game themes could be heard from out the door. Kamui could already see his friends sitting by the window.

"Have you ever been to an arcade?" Kamui looked up curiously. He slightly tilts his head reminiscent of a puzzled puppy.

"I have but it's been…" Subaru pauses to think back, tapping a fingertip to his chin. How many years had it been? Easily over a decade or so…. "A while," He concludes. "Before I started my training, I went a handful of times for my and Hokuto's Birthday."

"Mm," Kamui hums. His head turns down... His feet nervously shift, the toes of his shoes, lightly kicking at the ground. "I… I'm sorry if… I'm bringing up things that aren't comfortable….I was just-"

His worries were silenced and in the best way possible. Protective arms surrounded his waist and tender lips on his lips. The sweet touch lingers but it's gone by the time Kamui can focus and kiss back. The cute, dazed look, brought a soft chuckle from the older man. "

"You're not bringing up anything bad...somehow I… I've always felt comfortable talking to you," Subaru admits calmly, tugging Kamui's hand along, walking on as though nothing happened.

Kamui gave the warm hand a gentle squeeze. He tested his head against his boyfriend's arm.

"I'm glad."

"Besides...they're of happy memories," Subaru continues on, voice calm and casual it was almost unfair. "I'm happy I can share them with you." He fought off the urge to pet Kamui's soft hair, as his love continued curling up to him, lost in their little bubble.

"And…"

They pause, only several feet in front of the arcade. Unaware of their friends clearly seeing the affectionate display, they continue falling helplessly to each other's gaze.

"I get to make new ones, with the person I love the most. "

"You…" Kamui mumbles a string of incomprehensible words. His face buries itself… in the sleeve. Still, there was something about that statement… "Th-the most?"

.Kamui's thoughts raced as they always did with all these professions. It's not so much a surprise… Subaru was not one to take love lightly nor lie about feelings

Kamui knew this… But still…The depth of this love still blew him away every time.

He had spent nearly every day last year, hearing and seeing over and over how Seishirou was the only one who mattered, who could make him happy. How the world held no meaning to protect after losing his love that…

Ba-dum ba-dum… Kamui's heart pulsates wildly once more, recalling the magnitude of his love's actions. Subaru found meaning in the world, enough to live on and protect. Because...Kamui was in it. That would always make the younger male's heart stir and want to leap and bind itself to his older lover.

Subaru looks a bit curiously at the flustered teen, who returned to hiding, cuddled up at his side. 'Two people I love more than anything.' Those were words he spoke upon first meeting Kamui. Now, there was one person. A bittersweet smile graced his lip, he had to protect his love no matter the costs.

Life Pre-Kamui, there was never a chance at healing or being… happy.

Certainly, not falling in love, loving someone beyond… his love for Seishirou…

But this was Kamui… his miracle.

"You're the one I love the most, my Kamui," Subaru added on, soothingly. He brushed his fingers through the back of Kamui's head.

"I'd be happy to…" He whispers close to Kamui's ear. With a laugh, he provides, "Show you, but I think we have an audience now."

"We…" Kamui looked up, eyes turning frantic and wild. His cheeks burst deep pink. "Oh."

"Shall we?" Subaru gestured towards the door. Kamui made a move to step forward but was halted. Fingers wrapped securely upon his wrist. Kamui was spun to face his boyfriend, his back turned towards the arcade (and friends) as a sweet kiss was placed on his temple.

"Ah, yeah… let's go…" Kamui added, a bit meekly. He ducked his head, and the beautiful couple made their way into the arcade.

"It seems you two had quite a nice walk over here~" Out chirped an excited female voice the second the young couple was in earshot.

As expected the youngest and vocally the boldest member of his group spoke up. Kamui felt some security that his boyfriend very often became flustered with him. Swiftly, the petite young woman dashed towards the pair, giving out quick hugs.

"Happy Birthday, Kamui~" Yuzuriha's voice rang so cheerily and genuinely. It was hard to stay upset with her teasing. Even if it was a constant in her friendship with Kamui.

"Thank you," Kamuianswers quietly. He glances over at the table behind them to see a sympathetic smile from Arashi. Likely, the introverted swordswoman dragged here, by their charismatic friend. She gives a small nod to the guest of honor.

"Hello~" Of course, Keiichi had a pleasing smile, waving and looking over at the lovebirds.

Kamui gave a small wave back. At least before he took his boyfriend's hand towards the two empty chairs around the rectangular table. A table was covered with soft drinks, sweets, and colorful presents.

"We already ordered a pizza, so it will be ready when you get here~" Keiichi cheerfully explained, brushing stray strands of brown from his face.

"Ah, thank you…" Kamui meekly replies. He looked down at the table, averting his eyes, with all the attention upon him.

"We didn't know what you wanted to drink today so…" Yuzuriha had trailed off, handing over a pair of soft drink cups.

Subaru smiled fondly, at Kamui's flushes and quieted words of thanks. His beloved was surrounded by so much love and care for his friends. The sight of Kamui smiling so at ease brought a sense of bliss.

The young boy made a move to sit up but felt a hand at his shoulder.

"I'll be happy to get your usual," Subaru offers. He had been sitting at the end of the table anyway. He was the closest. But, most importantly he genuinely found joy doing things for Kamui, even small ones

"Ok, thank you… Subaru," Kamui responded, still getting used to every kind of little gesture his boyfriend made and in public. Subaru knew him so well. Little details about Kamui were kept close and memorized to the older man's heart.

"He knows your usual~" Yuzuriha joyously teases, absolutely beaming. Her lovesick friend could hardly keep his eyes off of Subaru as he walked over towards the soda machines.

Gradually, Kamui did turn back with a half-hearted glare to his bubbly friend. Incredibly mild, because when embarrassing he couldn't find anything wrong with it all.

"You two seem to know everything about one another~" Yuzuriha had chirped, resting her chin in the palm of her hands. She looked off dreamily, likely imagining her own future, and love story.

"I guess so…" Kamui muttered.

Surprisingly, Arashi chimed in briefly. And in support of him. "Well, they do live together."

"And you two seem very happy today," Keiichi agreed eagerly. His bent arm propped up on the table. With a quite satisfied grin, he looked back to Kamui. The side of his joyful face rested within his hand. "I always had a feeling you two fit each other perfectly.~"

"Ah, well…" Kamui didn't know how to respond. His cheeks seemed to adore the shades of a pink sunset. 'I am glad it turned out this way for us.'

Diiiiing. The soft chime of a bell rang on. Glancing back they saw the young arcade worker at the front of the cafe counter. "Your Pizza is ready~"

"I'll get that," Keiichi added cheerily. Kamui's cheerful classmate and a friend moved over to retrieve the large pizza box.

Around the same time, Subaru returned, appearing with two drinks in hand.

As always, Kamui came first. It was no different when it came to the order of drinks. He placed the soft drink, a mixed fruit-flavored soda, on the table in front of his younger lover. Kamui smiled sweetly in thanks.

His boyfriend sat beside him snuggly. Kamui then glanced over to see the clear-colored drink under the plastic lid."Strawberry sparkling water?" Kamui guessed with a good sense of certainty.

"Correct,' 'Subaru nods, only slightly surprised. He glances down at the cup. Its contents were certainly clear, simple, and indistinguishable from other light-colored soft drinks. Yet, here his Kamui was always noticing the little things.

"You two are so cute," Yuzuriha chirped, blissfully. Her lips spread into a wide grin, enjoying the side of her friend's blushing like crazy, but unwilling to look away from one another for more than a few minutes.

"It smells delicious," Keiichi announced upon his arrival. He gladly placed the large pizza box in the center of the table. The brunet came taking a seat right across from Kamui.

It was nice, simple, a four-type of cheese pizza. The group tore up and added sprinklings of red pepper seasoning and parmesan cheese. With a few words, they started in on their pizza. Slices were distributed onto colorful paper plates, the birthday boy getting the first slice at first.

At the sound of the loud…. gurgle, every eye turned back to Kamui. The quiet guest of honor, reddened, looked down, and mumbles, "Well...It's been a while since we ate."

A fond smile curled on his boyfriend's lips. "You could have told me if you wanted to get something to eat earlier."

Kamui shook his head. "I didn't feel hungry earlier…" He coughed, feeling knowing eyes upon him. He was a bit...distracted up until their way over here.

"Thank you again." Kamui expressed, rolling his eyes fondly at Keiichi and Yuzuriha's cheeky smiles. Looks he was slowly getting more and more used to.

Then there was something bittersweet as Kamui glanced toward Arashi again. There was a light in her eyes that never seemed to return since her love passed protecting her. A little bit of guilt sunk in at being affectionate with his boyfriend, when his friend couldn't do the same.

'There's no path you can take...where everyone could be happy.'

His love's words always rang as clear, and pained as when he first heard them. But...they were taking their own path to be happy together. Even if it wasn't romantic, Kamui hoped Arashi could find something again to bring light back to his eyes.

Kamui felt glad for Yuzuriha's compassion and caring seemed to make friends with all her classmates and cherished her friends just as they were. The quiet, former Miko, didn't have to say a word, was accepted and loved as was greeted with friendly affection, hugs, and a feeling of inclusion from the youngest and most boisterous of their friend group.

Regardless, even if Kamui wanted to, he didn't think it was possible to change the affectionate gestures between himself and his boyfriend. Even now, he felt a warmth and the cool hint of concerned eyes on him.

Kamui leaned to the side whispering, 'I'm fine just lost in thought for a bit.'

Subaru nods and pulls his love's hand into his own, Kamui returns to the present, with another loud rumbling of his stomach and several laughs later.

Throughout their lunch, Kamui was presented with a decent-sized pile of presents. There was a stack of what appeared to be different books or movies? judging by the triangular state.

Carefully, Kamui tore the sky-blue wrapping paper to see a pile of mint condition books. It was something to consider…

"These have been out of print for years!" Kamui exclaims, quieting his voice a bit after doing so. He flushed, at the gazes on him, but more so the beautiful, melodic books.

"It's from Arashi," Yuzuriha explained, proudly, as though it were her own doing.

The quiet woman shrugged with a little half-smile. "Well, Yuzuriha told me about your favorite series. And there's a bookstore near...home. selling rare books."

"That's incredible," Kamui glances over the serene light novels. "They look so new." He commented with awe, as his boyfriend looked towards him. "We'll have to come to visit sometime" They nodded to each other, a silent agreement of their plans to visit their friend and spend time seeing the unique charms of the area. A fantasy series with a bit of romance between the two main leads. All of which had a happy ending.

"Thank you."

"It's not a problem, as I mentioned...Yuzuriha was the one who knew what you liked to read."

"Aw~ you should take credit where credit is due~" Yuzuriha wrapped her friend up into a side hug. Her soft brown eyes zeroed in on the pile of unopened presents. "Open mine next!" She cheered.

Kamui nodded, shaking his head fondly. "Alright." He complied, proceeding to open, the wrapped presents plopped in front of him and a large gift bag. Again, Kamui stopped with surprise, staring at the special edition version of his favorite one-shot adventure manga.

"You found this?"

"Yup!"

"It's been sold out for…." Kamui started counting each finger on his hand. He shook his head, well it has been… "So long."

"I have my ways~" Yuzuriha mentioned, with a cat-like grin. She wasn't one to keep her own little secrets to herself, as she goes on to explain. "It was the last one left at the campus bookstore, and I even went on the same morning they restocked!"

"That's quite impressive," Subaru added with mild interest, brushing a few of long raven locks behind Kamui's ear. Curiously, he looked over the cover art and the incredible detail in each character's eyes.

"You'll have to read it then," Kamui told his boyfriend. The serene curl to his lips seemed to be melting off. There was no arguing with that smile.

"Loverboy~ not that you two aren't adorable, but you still have some really great gifts to open~!" Yuzuriha's teasing was light and good-natured. Playfully, she stuck her tongue out at Kamui's half-hearted warning stares. As per usual, the couple's cheeks went to their natural mode of pinkening.

Finally, Kamui opened the last two pristinely wrapped presents. He opened to pleasantly find DVD and Blu-ray sets, containing OVAs and other specials from the latest shounen anime this season. There was a small, chibi plush of a fiery cat-like creature.

"Thank you all…." Kamui expresses meekly. "You didn't need to do all this…"

"Aww~ You're blushing again~" Yuzuriha giggled, ignoring the half-hearted glare, clapping her hands together happily. "Of course, we did need to do this. You're our friend." The words came out so simply, as though it were only common sense. A sense of warmth continued to flow through.

After cleaning up the table, the group meandered further into the main part of the arcade, the time for blaring colorful lights and loud theme-song and sound effects were amplified the further they went in.

The poor birthday boy was grabbed by the arm and whisked away by his more boisterous groups.

"You already have this game at home," Kamui sighs, seeing his friends go starry-eyed at what appeared to be an ordinary kart racing game. One that was played thousands of times over by his boisterous friends. Though, there was some appeal with the actual steering wheel, pedals, and motions.

"Are you kidding?!" Yuzuriha looked at her friend, incredulously. Her hands placed at her hips, whilst she wagged her index finger in front of the 'pretty-boy face. "This is the arcade version! There's a ton of different tracks, and more customizing!" She explained so cheerily and already took the first seat in a row of three racing games.

Across from that was another group of two more games with colorful race-car seats and decorated wheels. Close to that was what seemed to be a classic first-person shooter. Then there were the ever-popular fighting games, with overly muscular anime characters shown on screen.

"And I have to play it again?" Kamui asked, with mocked annoyance. He couldn't seem to keep these foolish feeling (to him) smiles off his face today. Not when he was genuinely surrounded by so much warmth and love.

"Yes!" His boisterous friends agreed in sync. Sawada Keiichi grasped Kamui's wrist making him yelp. The birthday boy was led into the seat, much to his friend's and boyfriend's amusement, He huffed. "Alright~ Fine."

"That's the spirit!" Yuzuriha exclaimed, lifting her clenched hand up into the air excitedly.

"We might have to play some of the tracks in reverse if they get too easy," Keiichi chimed in, hesitating on whether or not to take the seat beside Kamui. After all, his friend's most favorite person was here too.

Subaru kindly shook his head and smiled. "You should play this round. I haven't played games like these in a while...so I'll sit this one out."

"If you're sure," Keiichi added with hesitance, sitting upon the bright red racing chair, beside his friend.

Kamui hummed and leaned his head back against the headrest. Violet-blue eyes shimmered, meeting with equally bright gold and emerald.

"You'll just have to watch me then," Kamui added, keeping admiring eyes captive. He tilted his head back against the race-car chair, looking up at adoring eyes.

"I suppose I will," Subaru readily agreed, certainly having no qualms there. The two shared a private little smile and a soft love-sick laugh.

"It's too bad there aren't enough seats," Keiichi commented, bypassing the ongoing lovefest the two had going on.

'We'll have to do multiple rounds then….Of course…" Yuzuriha paused before smiling mischievously. Her gaze turned to Kamui. "You could always sit on Subaru's lap~" She wasn't even sure if it was a joke, looking at the two, seeing quick kisses pressed to Kamui's temples.

The off comment left both men quickly turning back. They were burning up deeply, shades of pink and red blossomed on their couple turned to one another and shared a nervous smile. Memories of countless makeout and cuddle sessions involved that position. A particular favorite for the lovebirds, alone, in the privacy of their home.

"Yuzuriha," Kamui warned. Soft violet-blue orbs always so gentle (to Subaru), steeled. He glared at his overly enthused friend. "Don't be ridiculous!" 'Besides even if it was an option, we'd still only have three systems.' Thus leaving out Arashi, who seemed content watching, but still...it didn't feel right to have just one person sitting out.

The cheery girl only giggled at this. "Alright, fiiiiiine~" She exaggerated, before starting up the game. Which resulted in Kamui's win, and the sight for Subaru, of a more competitive side coming out. One, Subaru had yet to become familiar with.

"Arashi, you have to play too!" Yuzuriha bounced from her seat. She slung an arm around her friend's shoulder, ignoring personal space, and pulling her friend towards the machines. ,

"O-okay but I've never...played these before…." Arashi added, a bit frazzled. Her friend was not one to listen when she was determined on something.

"And you lovebirds should play together too~" Yuzuriha called. The cat-like female never missed a beat. Though neither could complain.

Kamui briefly explained the driving mechanics to his boyfriend. It was simple enough. Nice and easygoing...of course, the two didn't place as well as they hoped. They were far too good at distracting each other, watching the slight changes in expression as their racing game went towards a particularly challenging level.

There were quite a few variations of racing games to try, each one adding about the same level of difficulty.

Kamui was greeted with a soft kiss on his forehead, whether he won or failed immediately. Like now, crashing his virtual car off the road, causing an explosion animation to play on screen.

The various games were exhausting to keep track of. Finishing the many racing games alone could take up a day. There were countless different games. Many of which were based on different anime series, especially fighting games.

Then there were the claw machines...those were their current target. And this particular one was filled with adorable plushies with summer hats and sunglasses.

"You...don't have to win this, you know," Kamui reminds him, patting his boyfriend on the shoulder, as the claw lifts up, again empty.

Subaru hadn't left the machine, despite the many failed attempts. This left Kamui slightly concerned, but rather touched. As his sweet boyfriend, attempted quite a few times to win the cat mascot plush, near the very back of the machine.

"I know, but I want to," Subaru responded with a bit of determination. He'd be lying if he said he didn't feel a rush from Kamui watching him with admiration every time the metal claw scraped upon the ear of the stuffed animal. This was a bit trickier than the games they played back at the festival.

"If you say so…" Kamui stepped that bit closer and rested his head on the taller male's shoulder. Something about that and the little hum Kamui made imitating the machines brought out that sense of calmness. Fully relaxed, Subaru managed to maneuver the claw perfectly, to open and clasp over the prize. It was as though everything aligned.

"I love you," Kamui professed. His feelings and gratitude were shown with a soft kiss on his boyfriend's cheek. He was handed the red plush cat, which he hugged cutely to his chest.

"And I love you," Subaru responded, sweetly and quietly, words only for his love to hear. There was a brief moment, where the world around them seemed to still. Kamui licked at his lips and began standing up on his tip-toes. He caressed the older man's cheek, warming up at the feeling of Subaru leaning into the touch.

Their faces moved closer...centimeters away...but-

"Kamui!" The sudden call of his name left the two, flustered, mouths slightly ajar.

"We have a ton more games to play!"

"Come on, lovebirds!"

The comments from there only continued.

"Alright, I'm coming," Kamui added. But...he leaned in that little bit, kissing the corner of his lover's mouth.

"Hey-I said I was-" Again, Kamui found himself dragged off by the more extroverted friends. It became quite the journey, from the endless sports, fighting, rhythm, and countless types of games.

Being the oldest of the group, Subaru felt content to wait, quietly and patiently. Kamui deserved time with his friends, and the influx or more and more teenagers rushing into the arcade brought on a headache. Subaru imagined Kamui felt similar to the latter.

With a soft brush to Kamui's shoulder, Subaru whispered. "I'm gonna sit down for a bit and get something."

"Alright…" Kamui responded, sad but with enough understanding. "Are you feeling alright?"

"I'll be fine, love," Subaru's lips curled up, pressing their foreheads together. "Just a little headache."

"Okay…" Kamui let his eyes close. He let their noses brush. "Don't forget to come back when it goes away."

"I won't," Subaru laughed softly, before turning on his heel away from the noisy arcade.

Quietly, he went back to take a seat at the cafe. The time away from the noisy students, and blaring machines did wonders for the headache. From the table closest to the arcade, he had a perfect view. Subaru enjoyed drinking a coffee, as he watched his love with fondness.

It couldn't have been that long. Or maybe he lost track of time, fondly observing this carefree Kamui, playing and laughing with his friends.

"There you are!" Kamui called out. He pointed to his older boyfriend as though making a discovery, placed his hands flat on the table.

"I mentioned I was coming back here, didn't I?" Subaru asked gently.

"Well...yeah...but I wanted you to come back," Kamui meekly admitted. It hadn't been that long but….it didn't feel complete without his precious person back. One of Subaru's gentlest smiles emerged from that.

"And…" Kamui's small fingers curled around Subaru's wrist. "There's something I only want to do with you."

Dual-hued eyes rose excitedly, at the rare, suggestive tone. Though Kamui couldn't seem to keep from flustering at his own words and actions. Still, there was a bit of smirk on those plush lips, that drew Subaru's gaze right to them.

Kamui's little smirk widened, as he successfully pulled his boyfriend up along with him. Clasping Subaru's hand tightly, he led them towards a small photo booth in the back.

The black curtains around the booth were opened, revealing a small seat, and a computer screen across from it. There was a bit of confusion, as to why Kamui was so eager, and more so found this exclusive for only them to use.

Well, the heart-shaped borders and 'true love' stickers displayed on the screen may have been a good hint. Kamui entered the booth fully, pulling his boyfriend with him. The pair sat closely on the little bench inside. Quickly, the black curtains were closed shut.

Subaru had no more questions, as Kamui leaned in, lips soothing his. Kamui kissed his boyfriend soundless. Quickly, the older man followed his love's rhythm. His hand brushed up and down Kamui's back, whilst the other remained firmly on his lap.

Kamui's arms were looped up and around his love's shoulders. The hands immediately coming to claim his hips made Kamui purr. He eagerly leaned up and pressed himself closer than they already were inside the booth.

The feeling of lips on lips, hands holding hands, and gentle little mewls and sighs took overall senses. The kisses were soft but full of a lingering passion. The couple indulged in slowly feeling each other, being made to stay so close, brought on a certain charm. Kamui licked into his lover's mouth, brushing over every little crevice.

Perhaps, the best part was feeling each other's smile. Kamui smiles into their kiss, and his lover can feel every centimeter of the curve.

Subaru finally took the initiative to pull the petite male up, so Kamui would be straddling his hips. Every time, their lips connected, fingers curled, or hands explored the other….there was a rush, a need for even more.

Though after several wonderful minutes together... they slowed the movement of their kisses. Kamui moved back down so they were sitting closely on the bench.

"We might as well take pictures…" Kamui mentioned, as they probably should have proof they used this as intended. He continued pressing around the screen, and seeing a sample- 'couple borders.' Their frames are cheesy and flowery, but perhaps that made it even more memorable.

Several photos started off with a countdown timer. A computer voice spoke out little prompts, such as "smile", "hug", "kiss" and so on. They followed along with some.

The first flash brought out with the lovely couple smiling, intimately close. Another flash captured Subaru turning his head, tenderly brushing messier strands of hair from his love's face. The image showed gentle fingers combing through silky hair as Kamui's violet eyes looked up so longingly.

There were a few more specific couple prompts. First were soft cheek and forehead kisses. One where Kamui kissed his lover's cheek. Of course, this followed up with a picture of Subaru cupping his love's cheek and kissing Kamui's temples.

The last was a 'loving kiss', which needed no prompt for the two to engage. Well, maybe these pictures would be something special, just for the two of them to keep. Their eyes met, hearing the countdown before the next photo. Swiftly. They wrapped each other up in an embrace. Their lips pressed together for a soft, sweet kiss, as the camera flashed. Though they lingered for far longer, even as the computer chimed 'Your photos are ready.'

With the prompts finished, the pair, with slightly disheveled clothing, came out to see the printed strips of photos. Kamui shyly looked up at his boyfriend and turned back to the amorous photos, decorated with several hearts, and love-themed frames. them over.

Subaru's hand clasped over Kamui, as the two held similar thoughts. They really did fit each other perfectly.

"It's kind of embarrassing...but I do love these," Kamui whispered softly, before slipping the strip of photos into one of the present bags before his friends could ask. The pair cherished the photographic evidence of their relationship. There came another birthday 'present' Kamui would always cherish.


Bare

Kamui had been given a beautiful birthday cake, handmade by Akira Ijyuin. Covered with lilac frosting and adorned with a mix of frosted and real flowers, it was beyond simple words. Somehow it seemed wrong to think of cutting open the piece of art.

The soft touch of frosted flowers was surrounded by their freshly bloomed counterparts. A touch of lilac flowers and lavender surrounded the various white and purple lilies. The cake looked expensive, lavish, and like one couple would pay a high price to have at a wedding ceremony.

By the generous CLAMP director, Kamui had been given a complimentary dinner reservation for two. It was at one of the finest restaurants on campus and likely all of Tokyo. Of course, a reserved romantic dinner was the intention.

For far too long Kamui spent his life empty, at a loss of love. Now, he was completely surrounded by it. Kamui loved his friends, his newfound family. This has been a tiring day but one he'd always cherish.

With no offense to his other loved ones, he looked forward to the one-on-one time tonight the most. This was his first birthday being in a relationship. He craved alone time with his boyfriend. Trying out the cake at home, just the two of them, brought a gushing feeling inside Kamui. The same way he felt when they had their time together cooking or enjoying simple domestic activities.

Perhaps, if the mood is right, the amorous couple could become closer. More intimate…

After bidding their friends adieu. Kamui and Subaru went back to prepare for their evening date.

"You can wear anything you like," Subaru assured his boyfriend sweetly. He was already dressed up in chic white button-up and shimmery black trousers.

"I know but…" 'It feels special with you'. So Kamii opted for wearing a soft lilac dress shirt and similar black trousers to his beloved.

"This is the first birthday where I'm in a relationship...and with you so…" Kamui admits his earlier thoughts. The head of raven hair quickly turns his head away a bit abashed.

"I'll just get dressed…" While his fingers were shaky, Kamui followed through. He nodded to himself in confirmation… And started pulling up the hem of his shirt. He heard the sound of the springs from their bed. His love stood, a bit frozen, caught off guard.

'I do...want you to see me, Subaru. Not having to look away' Kamui's thoughts left him in a rather perplexing situation. On the one hand, it was Subaru and somehow it didn't seem necessary for his love to leave each time he'd undress. On the other hand, it was Subaru, and knowing his precious person would see more of him exposed, made his heart and hormones scream.

It was too late, as the soft reveal of skin already drew could feel the heat of that gaze.

Subaru clenched his hands tight upon the bedsheets. Seeing the milky, soft skin exposed was enough to light a fire within...they had to leave for their dinner reservation...right...reservations...and that did mean a romantic evening with his love. That was hard to pass up...although there were quite a few other ways to spend their night.

"Oh-oh…" Subaru turned on his heel, at the sight of Kamui undressing. Though he lingered, gripping the door frame painfully tight.

"I-I'll give you privacy to change," Subaru politely told his love, as his brain caught up with his less than innocent thoughts. He remained unaware if Kamui was now comfortable enough to undress in front of him. It's not something they talked over.

Kamui worriedly whipped his head, watching his love's attempted retreats. He reached out his hand before he could think of the words to say.

"Kamui?" Subaru asked, eyes lowering with concern as he noticed his beloved. Violet-blue eyes were pained, shimmering and lips parted only to remain wordless.

"Ah...it's nothing," Kamui spoke an obvious lie.

"If there's something wrong, love, I want you to tell me…" Subaru calmly closed the distance between. He hugged the smaller boy close to him.

"I…" Kamui took a deep breath. It felt like an easy way out but he couldn't bring himself to look the taller man in the eyes. He buried his face into his beloved's dress shirt. "Y-you don't need to go for something like this.."

At last, he voiced his words, feeling a weight lifted. Like he could breathe...at least until new nerves kicked in, awaiting the response.

'It would be okay...it's not like I'll be fully exposed...not yet.' Kamui nuzzled his flaring cheeks into the protective chest. He practically purred feeling arms embrace him warmly.

After a long breath, Subaru's gentle, tender voice emits. "Alright, so long as you feel comfortable."

Beautiful dual-colored eyes widened at the words. He felt Kamui's hand twisting and tugging into the other's clothes. His precious person was clearly going out of his comfort zone. It wasn't an option to deny his love. Not a desired one.

"I do…" Kamui expressed. It was entirely honest. He had no plans nor the boldness to put on some kind of alluring show. No, just simply getting dressed, in the same room as his lover.

Kamui's hands swiftly and efficiently pulled up the end of the shirt and over his head. His lithe figure was exposed. The soft ivory skin of his stomach and chest was exposed.

Kamui, despite himself, still turned a bit to the side. Not minding his boyfriend seeing him, but a little flustered, looking up at the pretty face. They were always bound to lock eyes.

The emerald and gold orbs were always so tender, warm, and shimmering his way. His boyfriend was quiet, eyes not lingering for too long, as he pretended to be busy himself. He sat on the bed as he had been before, checking his phone, and trying to ignore the throbbing feeling in his chest...and pelvic region.

In fear, he'd have his own physical reactions, Kamui's pace quickens. 'What is this?' Had he known the thought of Subaru potentially watching him undress would make everything feel way too hot...he would have…

No, perhaps he should have expected nothing less than this reaction. The person he loves was here, able to see him partially naked, it was natural to feel so strongly Kamui reassures himself. With an elongated breath, he slides his more casual summer shorts down his legs. He stepped out of them as they reached his ankles. This left Kamui exposed aside from his boxers.

Then there were the lingering looks, ones that made the younger male feel as though he'd fall to his knees. Kamui flushed a bit pink, especially catching a few of his lover's curious glances. He wanted to assure his love he could look all he wanted. But the words died in his throat.

Swiftly, the younger male heads towards the dresser his trousers were laid upon. He stepped into the leg holes and pulled them up, quickly.

All that was left was his dress shirt. Which required a walk towards their closet. Kamui didn't know whether to be relieved or upset, his love was being so quiet, waiting patiently on their bed.

With trembling hands, Kamui grasped for the aforementioned shirt. Though buttoning it up came with a challenge. This hadn't occurred before now...but with his very special audience...

After several failed attempts, he heard the soft sound of shifting on the bed. Kamui turned to see his lover standing up. He closed the distance with Kamui, curling his fingers over shaky ones.

"May I?" Subaru asked so softly, and sweetly it left Kamui wobbly for a moment. He nodded.

Kamui felt everything going weak, as he looked up at his love.

'A look like that should come with a warning.' Kamui mentally screamed out, seeing an angelic curl to familiar lips. He found himself torn between watching the tender eyes on him, and gentle hands button up his shirt. On occasion, they'd brush over sensitive skin.

"You already know how I feel…" Subaru spoke again, finishing dressing his love with satisfaction."But, I'll say it anyway. You're perfect."

Kamui let out a squeak, at the words. That and the sweet peck to his lips, made his knees buckle. He felt a tightness in his stomach, as his heart seemed to contract. There didn't seem to be enough words, but that was okay.

Kamui stood up on his tiptoes kissing his gentle-hearted boyfriend for several lingering moments...


Dinner

Arriving with time to spare, the luxurious restaurant in CLAMP school welcomed them eagerly. A very cheery student worker, dressed in a smooth professional uniform held the door for him. Her light hair was tied up into balls on top of her head

"Mr. Imonoyama told us we had a special guest today." She stated, with a brightness in her eyes. "Welcome! I'm really glad you could make it." She held the door for the pair, cheerful energy radiating from her words.

Perhaps that was something about CLAMP school. They always seemed to have workers and students smile and enjoy themselves was a priority.

"Thank you," Subaru bowed his head politely. They entered into an open waiting room, devoted to beautiful portraits (likely from the top art students) all along the soft blue walls.

Each and every chair seemed to be crafted from the finest of materials. The cushions upon the chairs and loveseats held a clean and comfortable atmosphere. Arrangements of flowers in various pastel colors were placed upon the walls. The sheer size of the building rivaled more of a fairy tale castle than anything else.

Kamui clutched his love's hand tightly. He was not wanting to spoil the mood, by voicing how out of place he felt here.

"I'll walk you to your room," Their server explained with a cheerful grin. "I think you'll really like it, it's beautiful and the view is incredible from up there."

So the honored guests followed the young server up a flight of stairs. With a quick glance back there were various dinner guests, dressed in very formal attire.

Most men dressed in neatly proper and pressed suits. While many women chose to wear formal dresses, gowns, and prim and pressed outfits. No matter what the chosen attire, they were all dressed to impress. Many older guests holding the heir of someone with quite a lot of power and experience in their field.

Chandeliers lit the room brilliantly. Kamui breathed out in relief to be away from the earlier environment. Their room now, entirely private, with no dress code expectations or leering eyes. Dazzling roses, candles, and sparkling silverware devoted the finely crafted, round table.

"Your server will be right with you," their hostess explained, bowing her head and closing the door behind him.

"Nervous?" Subaru guessed, correctly feeling his hand squeezed painfully tight.

"I…" Kamui couldn't seem to lie, not when those deep green and gold eyes held him. "I'm not used to this stuff…"

"It's definitely a different type of atmosphere than our usual date spots." Subaru smiled sympathetically. He wasn't exactly one to go for ritzy places himself. He started pulling his beloved's chair out.

"I'm not used to things like this…" Kamui pecked his love and sat, easing up within their private room. It helped when he felt hands gently massaging his shoulders, before scooting his chair in close.

"I guess I feel underdressed…"

Subaru listened attentively, and added with understanding- "If you feel uncomfortable we can always go elsewhere."

Kamui shook his head fervently. "No, no. The director was generous in reserving such a place for us."

"But I feel better here...with you. Away from it all," Kamui admitted, feeling his hand grasped from across the table.

Subaru beamed at his loved one's tender words. "I'm glad. I always feel at ease with you near." Holding Kamui's hand tightly, he pressed a kiss upon every knuckle of Kamui's hand.

"Kamui," Subaru began placing a lingering kiss. His eyes glow, amongst the candlelight. . "Regardless of what you wear. You do realize you shine brighter than anyone here?"

Kamui reddened at the words. He slowly pulls back his loved-on hand, holding it to his chest. "I-I think something like that... applies the most to you." He murmurs, unintending for the other to catch. "You're...incredible…"

Subaru's lips parted, planning to reply properly to that. His heart soared, hearing Kamui's vocalized thoughts. However, with a knock at the door, the pair were broken out of their little bubble. For now.

Their server entered gracefully into the room. His demeanor was a bit quieter than their hostess. Still, the male greeted them with outstanding hospitality and grace. He appears to be a college-aged student, with a toned build, dark eyes, and spiky blue hair.

"Good evening. I'm sorry for the delay." Their server apologizes first thing, bowing before his guests.

"O-oh… It's not a problem." Kamui fumbled with the silky napkin. Was that even a delay? He placed it on his lap as nearly as possible. Still, nerves set in. "We...got here early anyway."

The young server smiled gratefully at this. "I can see why the director and staff think so highly of you." He observed.

"What drinks could I get started for you two?" Again, that same polite tone came out. While a bit practiced, there was still a genuine warmth from the waiter.

The pair ordered sparkling water. The speed at which their drinks arrived was like nothing they had been used to before.

Before they knew it, they were already on to ordering their meals. Subaru ordered some kind of steak? Perhaps? The picture depicted that. Kamui couldn't pronounce the title himself. Whilst the latter chose a pesto pasta, known to be a "house special."

"I'll get your orders in, and of course," their waiter paused, thoughtfully. He beamed, looking at the lovely couple. "I've heard from Director Imonoyama we're celebrating a birthday so feel free to choose whatever dessert you'd like on the menu."!

As kind as they had been treated, the guest of honor couldn't help but release a long sigh when the door closed.

"Are you having a good birthday so far?" Subaru inquired, tender.

"I am," Kamui responded kindly. His hand grasped for his gentle-hearted lover. "It's been busy but it's nice to see our friends..and of course to…" He leans forward, with a dazzling array of lights amongst his violet-blue orbs. "Be with you."

They held each other's gazes. Violet-blue orbs feel helpless to golden-emerald and vice-versa. Once again they were lost within one another. Neither was sure who moved first but they had leaned up forward across the table for a sweet kiss.

"Happy birthday, my Kamui," Subaru purrs, before standing. He swiftly moves his chair closer to Kamui, so they are side by side.

"Thank you," Kamui whispered, as their lips met languidly. His lips curled up into the touch. "My Subaru."

It was nice to know how their words could affect one another. The bright pink flush and lovesick smiles were everything.

"It really is beautiful up here," Kamui gazed out at the expansive windows beside their table. Curious eyes wanderer all across the night sky before returning home. Falling to each other's gaze, Kamui murmured...

"Your name comes from a constellation right?"

"That's right."

"That's kind of... poetic, er... elegant? It just really suits you." Kamui complimented, happy his discovery was in fact correct. Images of future dates outside, looking for the various clusters of stars crossed his mind "Of course, I couldn't imagine you with another name. You're my Subaru."

"I feel the same," Subaru assured, smiling at the way his love pressed the chairs together. Kamui's head rested upon his shoulder. "You'll always be my Kamui. I love every part of you."

"Subaru…" Kamui whispered, hiding his face into his protective love's neck.

They'd return to their dinner soon enough. But now...it was too nice of a moment to pass up.

The two lost themselves, sitting close, watching the night sky. Only when the sound of knocking emitted did the pair move back to their earlier seating arrangements.


*Gift*

Bliss seemed to best describe the home's atmosphere. Kamui's face sunk into his love's shoulder. Subaru had been on cloud nine, while he decided to carry his love over the threshold into their home.

'I don't know if I'll ever get used to that.' Not just the bridal-carry but...just how perfectly safe he felt every time.

The lovebirds enjoyed their return home, with a slice of the luxurious red velvet cake between them. There was something certainly addicting, as they took turns feeding each other several bites of the cake, personally made by Akira Ijyuin.

Kamui's lips curled up, feeling the soft white frosting stain his lips. His older lover pressed the bite into the parting lips, memorized by Kamui's happy little sounds. Dazzling violet-blue orbs shimmered, taking in the sweet taste.

"This has to be the best cake I've ever tasted." Kamui was praised with such awe. His love shook his head, caressing Kamui's cheek, before kissing him deeply.

It was a little hard to stay calm when Kamui's lips parted so willingly. He eagerly accepted the lips on his own, tongue in his mouth, and hands on his hips.

Somehow the taste was even sweeter, coming from Kamui's lips. Still, though, the older man shook his head. "No."

"You...don't like it?" Kamui's eyes widened, quite perplexed. He took another bite of the cake himself to assure he wasn't growing crazy. "It's so good though!"

"I do like it. It's delicious but…" Subaru paused, licking sweetened lips before pulling back. He admitted the fiery red cheeks, ears, and slight pout on his beloved's lips. "The cakes you make are unmatched."

"B-but...I'm not even...I burned the last one and-" Kamui's rambling was again stolen, by greedy and insistent lips on his own.

"You made them Kamui. So there's no comparison. " Subaru expressed the words seriously. The answers came out so matter-of-factly, Kamui couldn't form words for a solid moment.

Overwhelmed with emotions, Kamui placed the nearly empty cake plate down upon the table. He fed the final bite to his love. "Well then...thank you." Kamui recalled words he heard from Akira himself… 'Love has a way of shaping our senses. The food made by the one you love will always taste the best.'

Kamui continued watching Subaru, finishing the cake. A thought slipped by. 'I'd be happy baking for you for the rest of our lives.

Quite embarrassed, he buried his face into the other's shirt. Subaru's arms immediately followed to secure a very protective hold.

There was a comforting silence. As Subaru pulled them both to lay back on the couch. They continued snuggling up on the sofa.

"I haven't gotten to give your gifts to you yet," Subaru voiced his thoughts.

Kamui blinked and smiled. "Okay, but for a few moments...I just want this" As though to emphasize his point he nuzzled into the soft fabric over his love's chest. There were no complaints.

After those few lingering moments, Kamui reluctantly allowed his boyfriend to move from their snuggling position. Well, long enough to retrieve the aforementioned took little breaks to open his gifts from Subaru.

With no offense to his friends, Kamui knew whatever he received from his boyfriend would be held closest to his heart. The first gift wrapped neatly shimmered, with gold paper and silver ribbons tied to bows. It was carefully handed, Kamui, who sat back on the couch.

'You didn't need to get all of this," Kamui voiced, with some concern. The first large present was heavy, and something told him it was rather extravagant. HIs thoughts swelled at his love's insistence, pressing a finger to his lips.

"I want to give you everything…." Subaru professed, replacing his finger with sweet lips. Kamui returned the gentle touch. Gentle hands smoothed down his hair. "Everything your heart desires."

"Subaru…" Kamui cooed, lunging to embrace his love more fully. His heart ached with the same intensity he felt in the lower extremities. The heat pitied in the middle of his stomach, burned hotter, as he imagined his undisclosed desires.

'You're what I desire most.' Kamui's heart replayed those words countless times. He wanted to scream out the request but knew of his boyfriend's hesitation to move too fast. Even if the pace honestly seemed to flow so naturally, so right.

A little abashed, Kamui pulled back releasing how tightly he was squeezing his love. "S-sorry…"

"I don't mind at all," Subaru shook his head, entrancing his beloved, as beautiful strands of raven-black shifted. Several stray locks of hair fell over beautiful eyes, Kamui felt helpless to, over and over again.

Still, Kamui flushed with some guilt shaking in his eyes. He didn't want to suffocate his gentle-hearted love, with an over-enthused hug. "Thank you..." Kamui wasn't sure if they'd ever had enough time for him to list every little thing his lover did for him.

Gradually, he returned to open the neatly presented gift, laying on his lap. Nimble fingers, slowly undid the string, before carefully tearing at the side of the package. "This is…." Violet-blue eyes rose, before shimmering with unbridled emotions. "But-It's not even supposed to be out yet!" He explained, incredulous, looking at the expensive-looking box set of his favorite BL fantasy manga.

Elegant drawings of the dark-haired, pretty swordsmen and magic users were all around the large box. The adorable rabbit and cat-like mascots were tucked into every corner.

"I may have pulled a few strings," Subaru explained, watching his love with adoration. "Of course I had help from your friends knowing, all the other series you wanted." Kamui's friends and classmates had the task of making a list, while discreetly eyeing every light novel, manga, tv series, or any media that caught his interest.

Subaru's younger lover simply glowed, beaming, and looking with awe at the limited edition set not meant to be out for several months. Even the mangaka's signatures were displayed, and recently from the looks of it onto the side of the box.

"You're so sweet…." Kamui leaned forward, placing very appreciative kisses all over his love's face. While being the one to initiate, it still didn't calm his burning cheeks, as he was kissed with a fervent passion. Maybe...he could bring more of that out.

"I'm happy you like it," Subaru commented, humbly. Kamui hadn't made a move to leave the couch, nuzzling against his love's sensitive neck. Dual-toned eyes glance towards the present-filled table. "You ah- have more presents."

Kamui blinked, he glanced over the beautiful pile of presents, ones solely from his love. The time Subaru must have spent wrapping alone made Kamui want to hold his love tightly, or maybe let him rest his head upon his lap. Just as Subaru loved to do.

Kamui opened them, finding just about every series he adored was found amongst the piles of presents. No expenses were spared, considering the collections were nothing less than that of the limited edition variant.

Several individual volumes were personalized. 'Happy Birthday, Kamui' was neatly signed on the inside followed by the author's names. Authors who were in demand, taking months to get so much as an email reply from them.

"You really went all out," Kamui expressed, eyes widened in astonishment at his collection piled up on the table. Sure as hell, no one had gone to such depths for the presents alone. The romantic dates throughout were already quite heartrending.

Perhaps, saving the card for last wasn't a common gesture. Yet, the neat writing of Kamui's name upon the envelope, made his stomach do flips.

Reading the inscription…. made it hard to breathe.

"~Happy Birthday, my love.

Today marks the day the person I

love the most came into this world.

Thank you for being born, for being

exactly who you are. You've saved me,

given my life meaning, love and hope again.

My light, my love, my angel

I will love you, always.

I always want to spend this

and every one of your birthdays

celebrating you, right beside you.

Love, your Subaru~"

The ache in Kamui made him clutch tightly to his chest. Shivers, rushed through his core, and his parted lips were trembling more with every word. Adoring, teary violet eyes turned to Subaru, his heart swelling more from the tender words of love.

"You're so…" Kamui bit his lip.

"Ka-" Subaru tried out, a bit worried about his love's silence. Suddenly, he lunged forward, knocking his unsuspecting boyfriend back against the couch. While a bit caught off guard, he recovered soon enough. Arms tightened around Kamui in a protective hold. Delicate fingers combed through silky hair.

"I love you too…" Kamui cried into the older male's chest. Unwillingly to part for the world. "So much…"


Wanting….

In Kamui's defense, after reading such loving words, anyone would find it hard to leave cloud nine. In Kamui's case, walking out of cloud nine seemed difficult. Feeling spoiled, Kamui looped his arms and legs around his love, refusing to part.

Subaru kissed the top of the fluffy raven head. He felt burning cheeks pressing against his chest. He voiced no complaints, allowing his beloved to cling to him like a koala as they ascended up the stairs and into their bedroom. The amorous birthday boy is carefully deposited onto their bed. The older male smiles at the way Kamui bounces while placed on the edge of the mattress, his legs dangling.

Kamui had no intention of letting his older lover go. None, to subtly, he laid back on the bed and tugged his beloved by the hand to join him on their bed. He couldn't help the small smirk that followed, feeling victorious to catch his love off guard. With a solid tug, his older lover had become so flustered, scrambling so as not to fall completely over Kamui. Arms shakily framed beside Kamui's head.

There was a swell of pride, every time he could observe Subaru like this. Kamui prided in knowing he was the only one who saw all these sides of his lover.

His victorious feeling wasn't for long though. It seems Subaru held the same feelings, doing everything to make him a blushing mess. Tender hands easily slid under Kamui's thighs and lifted him from the bed. The younger male was quickly released, his head resting against the countless fluffy pillows.

Kamui didn't have a chance to respond, lips ravished, wild, and too fast to match the pace. Loving fingers curled within his own before his hands were pinned on each side of his head. The slightly larger body carefully came to rest on his own. His lips were eagerly ravished, a fire seeming to burn from the contact. The desire and love were pent up from earlier.

"Subaru…" Kamui cried out, parting his lips eagerly as he allowed his mouth to be dominated. There was a second of hesitance when it came to this, finally, his love was letting go, touching and kissing as they pleased. The teeth nibbling all across Kamui's lips brought out incredibly beautiful mewls.

Unable to move any other part of his body, Kamui leaned his hips up. His long legs spread out, allowing the taller man easier access to rest comfortably between them.

"Subaru~" Kamui was absolutely purring. Daring and insistent lips were kissing him only continuing to grow deeper, and press harder. Kamui returned the kisses the very best he could, eagerly following with whatever pace his normally hesitant boyfriend began.

"Subaru please..…" Between kisses, he cries. His heart swells, feeling and knowing the lips and tongue moving with his own are working to fully claim him. "Please…" His lips trembled, as he begged, unsure exactly what for….just something more. Together.

"Subaru," Kamui mewls, with beautiful eyes glazed over with love and lust. He seals his statement with a softer kiss on his boyfriend's lips. Kamui's fingers tightly grip hair at the back of his love's head. Soft kisses instantly turn deeper, more open, and even a bit rough from Kamui's side.

Then there are the feelings of hands wandering, slipping underneath the fabric of his shirt. Lips trail down to kiss and lick alongside overly sensitive ears. "Subaru!" He cries out, panting as teeth bite down sharply. This paired with the feeling of his shirt being lifted partially off, hands roaming on bare skin, was enough to set him ablaze.

"I want you!" Kamui screams the words, hips rocking and grinding hard upon his never felt more freeing or equally terrifying. The passionate reaction breaks through the lusty fog which his lover had fallen into...Unnecessary guilt takes over Subaru, for his reaction, leading them towards something more intimate...

Vulnerability sets in on Kamui, he feels his heart sink. It's a cold contrast to the wondrous heat taking over them. A heat that made his heart and body scream: 'finally'. That same vulnerability increases more, when the kisses slow down, and hands feeling all along his back come to a halt. Kamui wants to protest, especially when he feels the perfect warmth all over him begin to pull away.

"K-Kamui you..I..." Subaru sits back, catching his breath. Shit. He stares at his hands as though they have betrayed him. He knew the exact reaction he had now, hearing Kamui's words, leaving him painfully hard. ''How could I lose control like that?''

When the younger man does slip away, he turns away, vulnerable. Violet-blue eyes shiver, and he does his best not to let them cloud over. He does his best, but there's a storm of emotions wanting to rain down his cheeks.

"Wh-why?" Kamui's lips and eyes tremble. Shy and exposed, Kamui grasps his love's hands and holds them close. He carefully sits up and back on his heels, in front of his far too hesitant lover.

"I became so carried away and now...I'm sorry...I should…" Subaru scrambled for the words, attempting to hide his obvious hardness the best he could with his hands.

"Subaru!" Kamui protests, driven mad by the unwarranted apologies. He stops his lover from hiding, taking both of his boyfriend's hands away from his hardness. There was nothing to be ashamed of or worried about. "I want you…" Kamui raises his hips straddling his love's lap, fully embracing just what state they were in.

"So…" There's hesitance as his words fall and his voice cracks. Subaru feels his heart breaking at the apprehension in Kamui's voice.

"Don't...you want me to?" Kamui even averts his eyes, fighting the urge to cry. Of course, there was the physical proof...but the mere idea of Subaru not having his heart in this was painful. He felt childish but couldn't help the frustration and pain. They were so close... Subaru held a hand to his aching chest. To think his worries over pushing his younger lover too far, only led him to hurt Kamui.

"Kamui…" Subaru cries out to him, instantly cradling his precious person in his arms. Relief, floods as he feels Kamui snuggle close, letting out a long exhale for relief.

"I will always want you." He fully embraced Kamui, until they were flushed beautifully close. Pained tears escaped glossy violet eyes, Subaru felt a deep pang in his chest.

"I'm quite a bit older than you...and I never wanted to push you too far, or make you feel uncomfortable...but I've never stopped wanting you so..." Subaru's heart, aches terribly. He hears the soft sniffles upon his shoulders. Worried, anxious tears he was the one to cause. "Please, don't cry, love."

"You-…" Kamui took a gasping breath. He wonders how many times he'd shown this vulnerable side to his precious person. "You've never made me uncomfortable...I only want to be with you…" His voice turns only softer and softer. He feels his cheeks burn up, and heat following with it.

"I… I've wanted you for so long Kamui," He caresses Kamui's cheeks before peppering kisses all over the beautifully pinkened features.

"I want you so badly…to the point where…" Subaru takes an elongated breath. He gazes into a brilliant field violet-blue. Emotion swept orbs continue pouring emotions. He grasps for one of Kamui's hands, kissing the back of the palm. He returns the same gesture to the other. Fingers tilt Kamui's chin up. The younger male is held captive by darkened lust-filled eyes.

"Often I… I can't even look at you without wanting to make you mine right then… " Subaru essentially growls at the admission. Then there's the full-body shiver, Kamui gives against him. There's a way Kamui's hips brush against his growing arousal. He feels a dominant side of himself coming out, especially seeing Kamui's cheeks burn up so beautifully.

Before Kamui could utter another word. Familiar lips return to kissing him senseless. An insistent tongue breaks through the seal of his lips, thrusting roughly into his lover's mouth. Kamui has to grip his boyfriend's shoulders tight to keep steady. He's released from the kiss, but there's no sign of this coming to a halt.

"You…" Kamui himself isn't sure how he managed to keep from combusting. "Want to…"

"I want everything with you," Subaru acknowledges, his tone laced with clarity.

"Then…touch me?" Kamui asks, a bit uncertain. "I don't know if I'm saying the right thing...so..." He bites his lower lip, shyly glancing down at their joined hips.

"You're perfect," Subaru insists with a sweet kiss. "Kamui… no matter what I did... " He paused with a long sigh. Fingertips find their way at Kamui's hips before slipping underneath the hem of his shirt. "I couldn't stop myself from wanting more and more of you."

"Subaru…" Kamui calls softly, gasping at the feeling of soft fingers upon his skin. While a bit nervous he raises his arms above his head, helping his love discard him of his shirt. "I've wanted this too...so please…" Kisses soon follow, leaving him breathless. "Please, just T-Touch me?"

"So long as this is what you really want," Subaru did his best to hang on to the last shreds of self-control.

"It is," Kamui smiled softly, eyes lighting up with some sympathy. He could see how hard his love was fighting this, always wanting Kamui's comfort and happiness above all else. "I'm yours…" He cries out, feeling warm hands brush slowly down the terribly soft skin of his chest and stomach.

"I'm yours, Subaru~" Kamui's repeated words are the kerosine to the unruly fire bursting within his lover.

"Ahhn~ Subaru...I-" Kamui arches his back, leaving his love with a rather erotic view, as his lips parted to let out terribly sensual moans. If Kamui was trying to seduce Subaru, he'd gone above and beyond.

Kamui's head fell back. His lover's lips ravish along with the most sensitive patches of his skin upon his neck. More love bites were blooming upon the perfectly smooth skin after that. the hands roaming up and down his exposed back.

"Y-you too…" Kamui somehow managed the words, breathless. The younger man had curled his fingers into the back of what began as a neatly pressed shirt.

Even with thin fabric, Kamui found his hands craving to feel every bit of his love's warmth. His lover's soft skin was unfairly covered up. Slightly shaky hands had at some point made an effort to remove the wrinkled shirt his love kept on.

Fingers shook a little, doing their best to undo and release every button. The sheer need and desire were making it hard to stay calm.

"Let me help you with that," Subaru offered so sweetly, it made Kamui's legs go weak. He was fortunate to be sitting, fearing he would have fallen to his knees otherwise.

Soon enough, long fingers curling over Kamui's unsteady hands. Hands that quickly came to calm. It was almost embarrassing how easily Kamui became affected. Together, they easily undid the buttons and removed the dress shirt from the older man's form.

They've surely lost themselves within the embrace. The raw feeling of their chests flushed against one another was everything. Their heartbeat played a private song, beating perfectly in sync.

"S-Subaru…" Kamui mewls softly, immediately diving into his love's chest. He hugs his boyfriend so tightly, yet somehow he's the one losing his breath.

"So warm…" he murmurs to himself, and can't begin to hide his indulgence. The sound and feel of his lover's heartbeat make him collapse, melting against his beloved's protective form.

"Kamui…" Subaru breath hitches, petting the silky raven locks. His younger lover, nuzzles against his chest, sighing so entirely pleased.

"Subaru~" Kamui purrs, a warm breath shifting all across his neck and chest. Then those perfectly long legs stretch out, and inner thighs begin brushing over his clothed erection.

"God! K-Kamui!" Subaru's hands flew down to his love's hips. His hands found their way to the younger male's backside, making him cry out at every touch.

There's an internal struggle whether to keep those erotically moving hips away or to pin Kamui back against the bed and grind down hard against his beautiful seducer.

Subaru does decide. At the cost of it being too rough for this first time doing... whatever they started, he stopped. He decides to pull his own hips back to keep a bit to keep his sanity. Which he didn't think was possible to keep with the incredibly seductive male grinding on him.

"You feel so good…" Kamui marvels, cuddling and moving the best he can. The glaze in his eyes tells Subaru he's far too gone to be embarrassed by his words.

"You do too, love," Subaru gradually released his hold on the younger boy's hips. "So, so good." He couldn't help himself but bit back several moans. Kamui relentlessly writhed beautifully and sinfully in his lap.

"I want to touch you..."Subaru's fingers hesitated at his love's waistband. "That's still alright?"

Kamui wasn't sure if he wanted to laugh or moan or even scream at the question's timing. He'd certainly given his love permission and was writhing in his lover's lap.

"Of course…" He manages, out of breath, and places several kisses along Subaru's neck. "Touch me…" Hands at his hips are driven towards his hardened arousal "I...want to touch you too…"

Quicker than Kamui could ever have imagined, they were shedding the remains of their clothing. The younger male leaned upon his knees, tilting his head back.

"Subaru!" He screams his lover's name, feeling hands so close to his painfully hard cock, unzipping the restrictive clothing. Kamui clumsily copies the gesture. The pairs of too-tight pants are lowered the most they can from this position.

Kamui shuffled off of his love's lap, shyly sliding his trousers off the rest of the way. He bit his lip, nearly drawing blood as he watched Subaru come off the bed to strip himself of his own.

The younger male didn't let his love utter another word, as fingers lingered at the waistband of his stained boxers.

"I'm yours," Kamui whispered hotly, breath hitching wildly as he felt a hand briefly cup his hardened dick before hands shed him off his restraints.

Kamui wanted to do the same to his lover. Yet, the view of watching his love smiling so sweetly at him, while stripping in front of him, made it hard to move. His tender boyfriend hadn't kept his eyes off of him, leaving himself bare and open for Kamui.

The growing desire was becoming even more prominent with the sheen of lust in both their eyes and wildly expanded pupils. Subaru came back to sit on the bed, tossing removed clothing to the floor.

Lights danced, as gold and green eyes marveled at the beautiful form, waiting patiently on their bed. Subaru returned to the bed, kneeling before Kamui and caressing his cheeks. "You're breathtaking," he professed, making Kamui's heart sing.

Even amongst all they were doing, those words somehow made Kamui burn up to his ears. Hearing his love's feelings always hit him harder than his own lustful desires. Although, the two paired quite nicely. Kamui's cheeks painted an entrancing shade of red.

"Come here," Subaru spoke seductively, eyes hungrily taking in every inch of his love. Kamui nodded, crawling over and back up onto the other's lap. Their lips met in a rather searing kiss, making Kamui's hips move, and their hardness grinds against each other.

"Kamui!"

"Subaru!"

Both lovers cry out the other's name. Once more, Kamui guided his lover's hand to his painfully hard and dripping dick. The younger man was led to do the same, feeling the longer and thicker cock against his hand.

Heated, open-mouthed kisses, continued, as their hands started a slow place. Hands slowly move and encircle hardened arousals. Slow pumping motions begin, as they swallow up each other's moans. The gradual movements hastened, watching for the other's reactions and listening to the pleasured sound.

Kamui felt the older man's hand clasping over his own. Their fingers were guided to uncurl and curl, pulling both of their hardened cocks tightly against one another.

The sweet friction almost made Kamui cum right there. The younger lover went a little weak, having his hands guided to move at a wilder pace. Their hardness, edging the other on further. Kamui couldn't keep his hips from moving. His body became his lover, as the pace kept increasing.

"S-Subaru I-I…Ahn! I'm-" Kamui felt his heart racing, feeling gripped so tightly and moving so fast against his lover's most private space. He felt everything burn, coil in his stomach. Silent screams escaped, as Subaru's thumbed over the slit, brushing over the precum, and smearing the tip. He continued that movement countless times, seeing the white pearls of precum building up more and more

"S-Subaru!" Kamui cries out, doing his best to please his love at the same rate. His mind is already going so foggy. Tears welled up into the corner of his eyes, his own hardness, and larger cock dripping over his own, brought out an unknown euphoria. "P-please...I-I need to…." Kamui gasps, feeling a need from his erection and craving for something... inside his body...if only he could last.

"Kamui…." Subaru groaned, pumping them at a maddening rate. Something feral, a bit possessive took over him, feeling and hearing Kamui so close. "Come for me," he whispered voice warm and husky right into Kamui's ear. The words seem to be the perfect trigger to making his love release.

"S-SUBARU!' Kamui screams his lover's name. The request was hardly a command, but Kamui's body seemed to obey it like one. The lovesick teen comes, harder and more explosive than he ever had in his life. His mind goes blank as the orgasm takes over. Ribbons of white continue to spurt, falling between their exposed chests and stomachs.

The younger collapses upon his love, hugging him tight and burying his burning cheeks into his love's neck.

Subaru knows he isn't far behind, just seconds away from losing it all. Kamui's blushing face is still hiding, for a few moments. He feels bad seeing Subaru having to continue on his own, but his vision is blurred and white.

"Subaru...I can…" Kamui murmurs, there's a sense he's come to, as his eyes light up. Kamui spreads his legs apart and sits up.

One of the younger man's hands shyly returns to grip his lover's cock. Abashed, he closes his spread legs bringing the agonizingly hard erection to move between soft inner thighs. Kamui stares down at the sight of the enlarged member and biting his lip hard. He couldn't stop imagining...felt his entrance twitching wildly. Kamui subconsciously starts brushing his legs together, massaging the hardened cock within them.

"Ka-Kamui~" Subaru cries out his lover's name, heart, and body euphoric and so lost. The feeling of love and need a blend, as Kamui's scooped up and kissed soundly. A violent eruption of white takes place between their bodies. The feeling of cumming between those soft thighs, seeing his essence all over Kamui's perfect legs, is everything.

"I love you so much, Kamui," Subaru can't help himself, as he presses sweet kisses all across Kamui's face. "So so so much, Kamui." Kisses seal over his lips, pepper across his temples.

Kamui smiles, shyly but gently up at him. "I love you too," he whispers, before hiding himself in his lover's arms. His warm body snuggles up against the older man's endearing warmth. Subaru falls back against the mattress, tenderly bringing his love to rest on top of him.

He beams, feeling his precious person cuddled up, and warm breaths against his neck. Then there's the way Kamui's lips stretch out allowing several yawns to escape. A messy head of raven hair nuzzles against his neck and shoulder before settling.

"You're always so warm~" Kamui softly murmured, before his eyes fluttered closed. The soft breathing indicated the young man had been spent.

Subaru's arms curled protectively around the boy in his arms. If he hadn't been done for, the sight of Kamui cuddled up and sleepily murmuring, "You're so warm…" would have done him in.

Subaru allows himself a few moments to close his eyes, to rest before their need to be cleaned up. "Happy Birthday, Kamui," It seemed this year would be an incredibly memorable one for them both.

~END~