It's a chain reaction. / Rated T.
When in doubt, blame the alcohol.
That's what they'll tell themselves later, but what is there really to blame?
Sampling of a new Kirsch naturally led to flambé which naturally led to Shuuichi sparkling ever more—a glowing flush that could never fail to catch Seiji's eye.
He burns himself.
They find themselves by the sink, running water over Seiji's burn.
"It's just a small one. I barely feel it now." Shuuichi's fingers remain. A slowly kindling brand of a touch.
And how can that not lead to Shuuichi's lips on his forearm? Contradictory to soothe the skin with the drag—a dig, a bite—of his teeth but Shuuichi's a miracle worker. The wound doesn't smart, but sings. Shuuichi keeps his eyes on Seiji's face.
Careless Shuuichi. Crafty Shuuichi. Shameless—!
It's a bit of a haze that has Seiji pushing Shuuichi back into the darkened pantry. And that mixed with the warm burn of alcohol sharpens Seiji's focus and intent. He finds Shuuichi's mouth by memory alone and licks all the wispy traces of liquor from it.
It's no matter once it's all gone; he is just intoxicated all over again with the man.
Each point of their contact burns. Shuuichi's hands, familiar at his waist, down on his hips, through his hair. Shuuichi's hands are never kept to himself when it comes to Seiji.
Throughout the day, small everyday touches are but a flicker—this is more of an inferno.
What will quell this heat?
There's not enough air, Seiji thinks dazedly, pulling back for but a moment. Maybe Shuuichi would share with him?
They've sunk to the floor, and Shuuichi's hands had him all the way down, landing Seiji in his lap. Seiji could only follow his touch.
"Seiji." Lowly. "Tell me—" He presses open-mouthed kisses against Seiji's throat. "—what do you want."
"…You know what." Breathless.
"Please." Shuuichi's fingertips play at his collar, at the sensitive skin at the underside of his jaw.
I want I want I want—
You.
Instead, he says:
"I want to go home."
Shuuichi dazzles him with a smile. Again. Forever.
"Me too."
The kiss is light, chaste, and oh-so-sweet.