Crash

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Chapter 11


Yuki frowned seriously. After having met Shuuichi\'s father...he
couldn\'t imagine a woman like that being remotely related to
Shuuichi. He sighed. \"Well, it\'s up to you,\" he declared. \"She said
you should come. Do you want to go?\"

Shuuichi frowned harder. His mother had never extended such an
invitation before, but.... \"I...don\'t know. She\'s never asked
before.\" He dropped both letter and envelope onto the floor, pulling
his legs up onto the couch so he could lay back, an arm over his head
and the other resting on his stomach. \"I mean...it\'s going to be
awful.\" His fingers curled.

\"What? You think she\'s going to harp on you?\" All the same Yuki was
taking this seriously, and he seated himself on the sofa next to
Shuuichi\'s head. \"Is she really that bad?\"

He snorted and glanced up at his lover. \"The worst of it is she hates
my music,\" he replied, resting the back of his knuckles against
Yuki\'s thigh. \"Thinks I chose a stupid career, that I\'ll never make
it, that I\'ll end up broke and homeless and have to come crawling
back to be a farmer like grandfather so why bother fighting it?\" He
looked away--even just thinking about their old arguments was making
his chest tighten and ache.

Yuki frowned. \"I see.\" He\'d faced those issues before, and…even now
wasn\'t sure if he\'d ever won. \"Sounds like a fun time,\" he said
evenly, \"but it\'s not as if she can change your mind in the span of a
weekend. And…you might regret it if you turn her down.\" He glanced
away. \"Parents are like that.\"

\"Yeah.... Then she might actually try to call.\" He shuddered at that
thought. Reaching out, Shuuichi ran his fingers briefly down Yuki\'s
leg, just letting his presence help calm him. \"I don\'t know. Me and
her and...grandmother....\" Another shudder.

Yuki reached down to squeeze his fingers. \"A weekend,\" he assured.
Though it was probably selfish of him, he was curious now to meet the
woman. Shuuichi\'s mother...he couldn\'t even imagine. \"If it turns out
to be hell on earth we can just leave, right?\"

Shuuichi glanced up quickly, eyes widening a bit. \"We?\" he repeated,
not sure he had heard right. Or maybe Yuki hadn\'t meant it like
that....

Yuki rolled his eyes. \"She said bring someone, didn\'t she?\" he
reasoned. \"Unless you want Hiroshi with you as you march into
battle.\" He reached over to flick the tip of Shuuichi\'s nose.

Sighing, he smiled at his lover gratefully. //If he\'ere,ere, it won\'t
be half as bad.// \"Yuki....\" He rolled over, pushing onto his hands
and one knee to steal a kiss. \"If you came...maybe it won\'t be so
awful. Though....\" His expression grew a bit serious again. \"They
really are horrible. Especially my grandparents--they\'ll probably be
really mean to you.\"

\"You think I\'m not used to that?\" Yuki relaxed into the sofa,
determined to at least keep Shuuichi\'s spirits high. \"Our family owns
a temple. I know geezers. And like I said, if it turns out not to be
worth it, we come home.\"

\"Yuki....\" He nodded faintly. \"Okay. I\'ll...write back.\" Not wanting
to think on it too much, Shuuichi leaned forward for another kiss,
closing his eyes. //He really is wonderful. Coming with me....// He
set one hand lightly on Yuki\'s leg, just to see if he would be
rejected.

Yuki lifted a hand to the boy\'s cheek, holding him still a moment as
he returned the kiss fully. If Shuuichi needed that
reassurance.... \"You can use my computer, if you want,\" he suggested
as he leaned back. \"It might be a little m..le..legible than your
handwriting.\"

\"Thanks.\" He didn\'t let Yuki retreat too far, settling on his hip so
his legs wouldn\'t get in the way. //I\'ve missed him. I want to....//
Shuuichi licked his lips before seeking another kiss. //Just a little
more. I want...to touch you.//

Yuki sighed quietly between them, but he didn\'t try to pull away
again. It was just...awkward like this, knowing he couldn\'t do any of
the things they usually did. It made him realize how roughly he\'d
treated his lover sometimes in the past…. He tugged Shuuichi a little
closer anyway, supporting the back of his head as their lips met
again.

Shuuichi nearly melted, relieved that Yuki was letting him
stay. //Good. I\'m glad....// His fingers slowly moved higher up his
lover\'s leg. //I wonder if he\'ll let me do it again. He sounded
really good....// He smiled, parting his lips slightly in invitation.

Yuki could already tell what his lover was thinking, and…he wasn\'t
exactly opposed, but at the same time he didn\'t want to encourage
him, either. It seemed like one of those things that was more trouble
than it was worth, that he\'d never ask for. Socontcontinued to draw
their kiss out, even if he didn\'t respond to Shuuichi\'s other
prodding just yet.

//Well, he hasn\'t pushed me away--I guess that means it\'s okay.//
Shuuichi continued to move his hand higher as they kissed, low
murmurs slipping between them now and again. Yuki was being strangely
gentle for once, and he couldn\'t help a delighted shiver at his care.
Shuuichi finally pressed his fingers gently up between Yuki\'s thighs,
then paused. //Just to be sure....//

//If that\'s what he wants....// Yuki nodded slightly against him;
even he couldn\'t deny that his breath had caught a little when
Shuuichi touched him. //Just don\'t start thinking like I owe
you....// Keeping one hand against the back of Shuuichi\'s neck he
lowered the other to rub lightly at his stomach.

Shuuichi pulled back, beaming. //Yuki.// Pulling his eyes away, he
focused on the author\'s pants, sitting up as best he could as he
began to undo the button and zipper. When that was accomplished, he
returned for another kiss. \"Help a little?\" he mred red between them,
tugging at the fabric.

Yuki pushed himself up a little, sliding his pants down his hips. He
felt awkward about all this, but he reasoned in a minute he wouldn\'t
care. He settled himself into the cushions.

\"Thanks.\" It took a little shifting, but finally he was able to lower
himself comfortably. Already he was blushing in embarrassment. //But
it\'s okay. He liked it last time.// Shuuichi moved his fingers over
his lover\'s length, needing a moment to prepare and relax. Taking a
deep breath, he finally brought his lips down, just whispering along
hot flesh to gain his courage.

Yuki sighed, reclining even further into the sofa as his head fell
back. //Maybe…it\'s not so bad.// He sifted his fingers through
Shuuichi\'s hair, encouraging him...just a little.

Pleased, Shuuichi lowered himself further. It seemed easier this time
to take his lover in deeplnd hnd he closed his eyes. //I wonder if
he\'ll speak again, like before.// He shivered, humming softly as he
gently began sucking.

//He\'s…learning already.// Yuki kept his eyes closed, his breath
deepening as Shuuichi continued his attentions. But...it wasn\'t quite
enough, and his fingers tightened slightly. \"Harder,\" he heard
himself murmur, and…when he realized, he sputtered in embarrassment,
almost pulling Shuuichi away.

Shuuichi curled his fingers at Yuki\'s hips, refusing to be pulled
back. //No--I can do it.// Taking a moment to concentrate, he
strengthened his attentions, though he was careful to keep his teeth
covered with his lips. He relaxed his throat, swallowing a bit to
better accept Yuki deeper. //I can do this.//

\"Shuuichi--\" Yuki hissed, but the boy seemed determined to stay, so
he fell back against the sofa once more. //Though…damn, it feels
good.// Sighing appreciatively he opened his eyes, watching the
other\'s subtle movements. It seemed...strange, watching from this
angle what was being done to him.

//Yes--just like that.// Much encouraged, Shuuichi slowly tried to
find a rhythm. He thought back at their times together, almost
feeling Yuki\'s usual pace pulsing weakly in his own hips, and he
tired to copy it. His fingers curled tightly around Yuki\'s waist.

Yuki\'s shoulders crept up, but he managed to keep still and offer no
more of his voice. He wasn\'t used to being vocal, after all, and this
wasn\'t exactly like normal sex anyway. It…shouldn\'t have felt so
good. He could feel that his fingers were beginning to cramp, and he
forced them to relax. //Just…a little more….//

He was beginning to tire, just a bit, but there was no way he was
going to stop yet. //Come on, Yuki.// Shuuichi tried a moan, voice
humming around Yuki\'s length as he sucked even harder. It took a
little more concentration, but he managed to rub him with his
tongue. //Come on.// One of his arms circled his lover\'s waist,
pulling himself closer, determined to have him finish. To taste him.

//Damnit--// Yuki couldn\'t help it; he moaned softly, curling forward
as he trembled and at last came. //Little…brat.// He gasped weakly
for his lost breath.

Though he was surprised, Shuuichi clenched his eyes shut and managed
to swallow the other down. When it seemed Yuki was finished, he
finally pulled back with a soft gasp. He felt a little light-headed,
and he licked his lips as he faced the author. \"Yuki...?\"

Yuki flo bac back, rubbing at his mouth as he composed himself once
more. //Yes, he\'s…definitely getting better.// \"Shuuichi....\" He
glanced up at the boy and winced a little at the state of his
face. \"I should have warned you.\"

He shook his head. \"Nnn, it\'s fine.\" He used the sleeve of his T-
shirt to wipe at his own mouth, and he smiled. //His face is all
hed.hed.// All too pleased with himself, Shuuichi began to try and
tug the author\'s pants back up his hips.

Yuki helped him, making sure his pants were securely on before
slipping to his feet. //Damn…should I say something?// He glanced
back, but it didn\'t seem appropriate to...thank him...so he scratched
his head and offered, \"It was good.\"

Beaming, Shuuichi flopped onto his back with a happy sigh. //He liked
it.// He stretched, then settled again, rubbing at his
ribs. //Though...now I\'m kinda....// He blushed but didn\'t say
anything. \"I\'m gonna rest a bit,\" he said, reaching around to find a
blanket, tugging it over his hips.

Yuki knew better than that, but...he wasn\'t sure what he could say,
so he only nodded. \"I\'m going to clean my study up a little,\" he
said, just...to get out of the room for a while, in case Shuuichi
wanted to.... \"Just come find me when you want to use the computer--
for your letter.\"

\"Okay. Thanks.\" He watched the author leave, still smiling, but once
Yuki was gone he sighed heavily, clutching at the blanket. //God,
he\'s so wonderful--he sounded so good just then. I wish we
could....// To take his mind off his body, he scooped up his mother\'s
letter again, looking over the words. //She doesn\'t know that I\'m
gay, though,// he realized, frowning a bit. //Yuki and I.... We\'ll
have to be careful.//

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Yuki frowned thoughtfully around his cigarette as theove ove up the
last winding street to the house of Shuuichi\'s mother. The drive
h't b't been bad; now that Shuuichi\'s lungs were almost fully healed
he was back to talking the author\'s ear off, to his mixed relief and
dismay. But they\'d made good time, and it was only early evening when
they pulled up to the residence. Yuki hmphed to himself; definitely
traditional. He couldn\'t imagine that Shuuichi had ever lived in such
a place. \"I guess...this is it?\"He nHe nodded quietly--his chatter had lessened the last few minutes as
they drew closer. As they pulled to a stop, he could see his family
gathering. //Well, this is it. I hope this wasn\'t a mistake.// \"I\'ll
introduce you,\" he murmured as they climbed from the car.

Shuuichi hobbled up the dirt and stone path, coming face to face with
his mother and grandparents. All of them wore traditional clothing--
he was a bit surprised to see their outfits were nicer than usual, as
if they really were welcoming guests. He lowered his head in an
almost bow as he and Yuki came up to the steps. \"Grandfather,
Grandmother, Mother--this is my friend, Yuki Eiri. Yuki, this is
Nokiro Toshibuya, Nokiro Mariko, and Shi--um, Nokiro Tokiko.\"

Toshibuya nodded for the three of them. \"Nice to meet you,\" he
replied in his gravelly voice. He raised an eyebrow at his grandson,
taking in his injuries with a strange expression.

Already Yuki was beginning to understand why Shuuichi had felt so
uncomfortable about coming here--their eyes felt colder than his. He
bowed, more deeply than he usually did. \"I thank you, for allowing me
to stay in your home.\"

\"Of course,\" Toshibuya replied. \"We couldn\'t have the boy here
without some help, of course--we get rather busy during the day. If
you\'ll excuse me--\" He nodded slightly, a faint smirk touching his
lips. \"My wife and I have some matters to attend to. My daughter will
see to you.\" Turning, he and Mariko left.

Tokiko surveyed the pair with sharp eyes. Once her father was out of
earshot, she faced her son. \"Shuuichi. It\'s good that you came.\"

Shuuichi nodded. \"It was...good to hear from you.\" //This is so
awkward....//

Yuki glanced between the two, trying not to frown. //This…can\'t
really be....// Tokiko\'s face looked as stris his his ever did, and
he found himself actually lowering his eyes. //Shuuichi\'s mother…it\'s
hard to imagine.// He cleared his throat. \"We brought a gift for
dessert tonight,\" he offered. \"I hope it\'s to everyone\'s liking.
Would it be all right if we bring our things in now?\" There were
times he didn\'t recognize his own voice, when he spoke so politely....

Tokiko faced the other, and she nodded. \"We appreciate your
thoughtfulness, Yuki-san. You shall be in the far guest room,\" she
said a bit stiffly. \"Shuuichi, you may take the one you would share
with your sister on visits here. I\'m sure you know the way.\" She
bowed deeply. \"Excuse me--I have dinner to prepare.\" Trusting the
pair would be able to handle things for themselves, she made her way
back into the house.

Once she was gone, Shuuichi sighed heavily in relief. He glanced up
at Yuki. \"At least...they haven\'t changed at all....\"

Yuki lifted an eyebrow. \"It should be...interesting, to say the
least.\" It seemed a little odd to think they\'d be slee in in
different rooms, but...they\'d promised each other they\'d behave while
they were here. \"We\'ll get you settled in first,\" he said as he
headed back for the car. \"Before you help me find my room.\"

Shuuichi followed as quickly as he could. \"It\'s actually right next
to mine,\" he replied. \"We\'re near the back of the house, which is
good, since the three of them will get up at an ungodly to to go
work.\" He could remember how he and his sister would pretend to be
asleep, back when they were much younger, and try to escape their
grandparents\' insistences that they come out to the fields.

\"I see.\" Yuki frowned, hoping...the boundaries of politeness did not
extend to offering his help in that. \"In that case, I just might have
to be especially busy taking care of you.\" He began pulling things
out of the car.

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