No Rest for Exams

Title:
NO REST FOR EXAMS
Author:
Samurai Champloo (c) geneon.
Summary:
Don't ask where the idea for this came from ^_^U It was partially wrote in an old notebook, so I
decided to resurrect it. Mostly wanted to use the characters in another setting, until episode #16
airs.
Rating:
R - Yaoi, Lemon, Shonen-ai, Language, Violence.
Anal .
Pairing(s):
Mugen/Jin, OC/Jin, Hinted OC/OC/Mugen/Jin
Characters:
Usual SC cast, plus a few OC's. AU/OOC.
Author's Notes:
So, prepare for mass AU/OOC after this point, but sweet, sweet Mugen/Jin action...Enjoy!
Disclaimer:
...I think we all know I don't own any of the characters...except the ones I made up...
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NO REST FOR EXAMS
CHAPTER NINE - ICE AND LIES

As the pale one walked back to the house he gasped, the familiar feeling of overwhelming
dizziness beginning.
//Not again...why now?//
He tried to steady himself, hearing Yana call his name in a worried tone.
//Kuso...//
Then black.

“Jin?!” The blonde ran, managing to catch him before he fell.

“Shit.” Mugen jumped up from his position in the chair, “What happened?”

“He just passed out...”

“Get him inside, c’mon.” Mugen took the lifeless form from him.

- - - - -

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

“Do you fear death?” The tall man asked the teenager kneeling below.

“...yes.”

He was rewarded with a firm shinai blow to the back.

“Fearing death is a weakness I will not allow my son to have. Now I ask again Jin, do you fear
death?”

“...Yes! And you do too, or else you would not try so hard not to fear it!” He bit his lip, from the
humility of it all.
//How many times must I do this?!//

The man looked at him carefully, before beating him within an inch of his life.

“When you have learned to say ‘no’, I will return to you, dog.” He spat on the bleeding form
before exiting the dojo.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The pale form jumped, setting up from the couch. Grabbing his chest to keep his heart from
leaping out.

“Jin!” Mugen spoke happily, setting on the foot of the couch.

He couldn’t help it. He scurried forward, wrapping his arms around Mugen’s waist. Holding him
tightly.
//Calm yourself, it was only a dream.//

Mugen blinked at the shaking form clinging to him. “What’s wrong?” His hand smoothed the soft
hair down.

“N-nothing...just a dream.” Jin took a deep breath, sitting up. Rubbing his temples, he cursed
himself for reacting in such a way.

“You fainted a few hours ago. You okay now?”

“...Yes...I am sorry.”

“Overdo it with Yana this morning?” Mugen smiled wickedly.

Usually he would have found it cute, but now it hurt. “No.” He narrowed his eyes a little.

//Woah that was scary...//
Mugen flinched.

“I was attempting to train a little. I should not have, it is stupid really.” Jin continued.

Guilt slightly radiated from the tan one. “You miss it?”

Jin quickly looked at him. “No.”

Mugen furrowed his brows. “Something is bothering you.”

Jin narrowed his eyes again. “Something is bothering you.”

The two stared, each trying to see what the other was hiding. At the same time, sparks were
causing them to dare the other to disobey. Eventually Jin looked away, feeling this was redundant.

Mugen glared getting off the couch. “Why don’t you go fuck Yana again?” Immediately
regretting the words.
//You’re such an asshole.//

Jin stared in shock and a little heartbreak.
//But...you said...//
“Mugen?” He stood up himself, approaching.

“I said fuck off! Leave me the hell alone! You wanna hide shit from me, just stay the fuck away.”
Mugen turned around to face the startled form, shouting loudly.

The words cut like blades, but he knew he deserved them.
//You have been most unfaithful...//
“Yuruse...” Jin looked down, turning and quickly exiting the side door. Trying as hard as he could
not to let the other see him cry.

//Why am I so fucking stupid?!//
The tan one hit his head against the wall.

- - - - -

Yana was cleaning out his SUV, when he heard the screendoor slam. Looking up he saw Jin,
stomping out of the house, looking very upset and angry.
//Shit, what’s going on now?//
Knowing Mugen and the pale one were alone before, he hesitated. Giving Mugen a chance to exit.
Possibly mending whatever seemed to be wrong.

He watched the graceful body move forward, walking past him and onto the barn from earlier
today.
//What is he doing in there?//
The blonde tried to busy himself with his earlier task. This was Mugen’s business right now. If the
tan one was going to learn anything about control, it would be by fixing his own mistakes. Yana
decided he would only intervene if things got out of hand.

Jin looked around the empty place frantically, looking for the ax handle. All he wanted was to
crack something. Anything...
//He is the one who told me this was all right. ‘It’s purely physical with them’.//
He took a swing at a pile of fire wood, the spilt pieces clattering to the floor.
//I would not have done it if he did not push the issue!//
He singled out a large piece. Managing to crack a large dent into it.
//Why does he do this? He says one thing and does another. It is madness!//
The poor chunk was halfway busted now.

“Damn you.” He hissed through clenched teeth, delivering the final blow. Wood shattering in half
onto the floor.

Jin took a deep breath, before dropping roughly to his knees. Lungs burning for air.
//It is not his fault...I am the one who gave in. It would appear that I have yet to learn the word
‘no.’//
Part of his mind told him this was the reason why people took advantage of him. He was an easy
target.
//I am not far from a whore...//
Images of times with Sayoko, or the random shady masters played slowly.
//How dare I say I am capable of love...//

“Jin?” Yana entered the barn, the sound of something being beaten alarming him.

//No...not him...//
“I am fine, please leave me be.”

The blonde frowned.
“Can you at least get off that dirty ground?”

//Always so concerned...if he only knew...//
“It is fine.”

“You and Mugen had a fight didn’t you?”

The pale one sighed.
//So much for keeping it a secret.//
“Yes.”

“What about?”

“I am not entirely sure. I have managed to anger him again...perhaps infidelity.”

“Whaa? You mean with me?” Yana gawked.

//Why is this so hard to say?//
“I think so...but...you have to believe me. If I would have known...I would have said no.”

//Damnit Mugen, what the hell are you doing now?//
“I doubt that is why he’s mad.” The blonde approached the form.

“Please...” Jin turned, facing him. “Do not make this harder than it has to be...I am sorry, but we
cannot be together anymore. Mugen...Mugen is my-”

“Jin.” Yana knelt beside him. “Mugie told me it was fine. You didn’t do anything wrong, he’s the
one who said you could!”

The pale one lowered his gaze, biting his lip. “I never want him to hate me...I could not live like
that. He was upset about us...just except that.” He got to his feet quickly and began leaving the
barn.

“Wait!” Yana stood calling out, but he was gone. “Mugen...I’m gonna kill you.”

- - - - -

//Walk, just keep walking.//
The pale one quickly walked the brushy ground beside the road. Wandering around in the pine
forest for a while, he decided he wanted to leave. Where he could never hurt anyone again. He
didn’t know which way to go, but knew the road would lead to a town or building eventually.
//He wants you to go away, it is his house. You are the one who fucked his friend.//
Confusion filled him. They all tried so hard to make him understand the situation of them all
together. So why was Mugen angry?
//Was it a test? I believe I failed it, it would seem.//

He winced as a random piece of wood cut his foot. In his haste he had forgotten his sandals.
//Who cares?//
The form continued walking blindly.
//I am so sorry Mugen.//
The tears began again.

The sound of a car horn startled him. He jumped, spinning to it’s source.

“Jin, get in...please?!” Yana called out, as he rolled down the window. He has searched around
the yard for hours, and couldn’t find Jin anywhere.

“Yana?” He didn’t expect that, wiping his eyes.

“What if those guys see you?!” The blonde furrowed his brows angrily.

“Stop yelling at me! I am so tired of being yelled at!” He stopped, screaming at the man.
Breathing very heavy and glaring.

Yana stopped as well. “I’m sorry, please, get in. It’s supposed to snow tonight...”

He wanted to get in, yes he was freezing. But more than that he wanted to prove his loyalty to
Mugen.
//How can I do that in the car of the guy I cheated on him with?//
Giving up he sighed, falling to his knees. Not even caring about his shin or the mud.

Yana got out of his car, putting it in park.

“I...I do not know what to do.” He covered his mouth. “Please tell me, what you all want...I am
s-so lost...” He huddled over, face touching the wet ground.
//I can’t take this, it’s too much to deal with right now...I cannot lose Mugen, or any of them.//

“Baby...” Yana tried to hold the shivering form, but he sat up, pushing away.

“I c-cannot be around y-you...Mugen...” He broke down into an inaudible sentence.

“Jin, calm down. Mugen’s a bitch sometimes. He just doesn’t like you keeping how you’re
feeling from him. I talked to him...”

“B-but...he said-” He held a trembling hand up to his face, to wipe some of the mud off.

“He said what he could to hurt you...it’s vicious and evil, but that’s his way. You hear how he
talks to me...”

Jin just closed his eyes. “I do not understand any of this...”

“Shh...” This time the blonde managed to get his arms around him, frowning at how cold his skin
was.

“Yana.” Jin leaned against him. “I would h-have said no...if I knew-”

“It’s okay...”

“I love him, he saved m-me...how could-”

He was cut off by the blondes heated lips. He kissed the shocked form sweetly, never using his
tongue.

“Jin, Mugen doesn’t mind, honestly. He’s just a jerk...maybe schizo...”

“I am so cold...heh.” He lay his head down on the blondes shoulder. Feeling his legs begin to
cramp from all the walking.

Without words Yana carefully lifted him, placing him in the passengers seat. Getting in himself,
he drove in silence back to the house.

“I do not wish to go in yet...” Jin hesitated getting out.

“Mugies not mad or anything...he’s just worried.”

“Can I sit here for a while? If that is okay...”

Yana sighed. “Of course, but you don’t have to stay in a car. I got one of the barns fixed
up...good for when I don’t wanna wake the others. A lot of weights and stuff, but there is a bed.”

“Thanks...” Jin closed his eyes, exhaling deeply.

“You okay?”

“Mmmhmm...” He nodded, still not moving.

Yana got out of the SUV, and made his way to Jin.

“Mmh...I can walk.” The pale one attempted to pull himself up.

“Just hold still, it’s the one all the way back. I’ll carry you.”

“...I cannot stand being so pathetic.” He spoke quietly as the blonde lifted him.

“Shh...you’re not pathetic. You weren’t feeling well earlier, and you went through all
that...anyone would be tired. Plus you don’t have shoes on.”

The pale one only stared blankly, as the two made their way to the red barn.

He hadn’t realized his eyes were closed, until he felt himself being laid down. Before he could say
anything, he felt the familiar blackness swallow him.

//Mugen...why are you acting like this?//
Yana pulled the tattered bangs to the side.
//You know how unsure he is, why play games with him? Like he said, if you said Jin was off
limits, I would have stayed away...//

He sighed, getting up and walking to a small sink. Wetting a wad of paper towels, carefully
washing the mud from the sleeping face. Looking down at the muddy feet and legs, ruining his
sheets he sighed again.
//Paper towels not gonna cut it...//
The blonde wanted to take him inside and give him a bath, but decided he’d honor the mans
request to stay outside.

- - - - -

“Mugen, please tell me what’s wrong?” Shigure refilled their shot glasses.

“Can you fucking stop asking me that?!”

“No. You’re yelling at Jin, saying things you don’t mean, and drinking...How can I ignore that?”

“I don’t care what he and Yana do, you know that...” Mugen sighed, ruffling his hair.

“We do, but Jin doesn’t...”

“I’m an asshole, is that what you want to hear?”

“No.” Shigure took his shot of Jack Daniels.

“It just pisses me off when he acts like he’s fine, right after falling on his face in the damn yard.”

“It’s annoying, is that any reason to say what you said?”

“No.” Mugen took his shot.

“You can keep apologizing all you want, but someday he’s not gonna forgive you.”

The tan one shuddered. “I know that.”

“Plus all this Kaze shit...he’s probably stressed out enough.”

“I love him so much...I don’t want him getting hurt anymore.”

“So stop freaking the fuck out! Stop sulking and acting like you’re fine, when we all know you’re
not.” Shigure poured again. “I swear, you and Jin are just alike. Something goes wrong and you
shut up, like surly little calms.”

//He’s right.//
“Fine, Kaze is what’s wrong with me. All this ‘you’ll pay for this’ shit. I hate not knowing what
he’s up too.”
//That’s partially true...//

“Yeah me too.”

- - - - -

Yana blinked, as the pale one moaned. He had pulled him to the edge of the bed, where he could
easily wash his feet in a basin. Beginning to rub the water onto the muddy skin, Jin arched a little.
Testing a theory, he used a little more pressure to rub the arch.

“Hhh...” A small blush began to form, with the breathy sound.

//His feet? Of course!//
Yana smiled happily. Trying to keep the pale ones health in mind, he finished cleaning quickly.
Taking time to tend to a few cuts and scrapes.

“Jin...you wanna undress?”

The sleeping form did not reply.

//He didn’t say no...//
Yana removed the hakama, which were equally muddy. Leaving him only in boxers and a gi.
Being careful not to move him much, the blonde covered him up. Patting his legs gently.

“Night hun.”

- - - - -

//Kuso...I’m so fucking tired...//
Yana yawned, pulling into the driveway. He didn’t have to go to work, but still had an early
meeting. It was roughly around 6AM when he got back. Hoping Jin may have got cold and went
in the house, he went there first. Only to find Mugen and Shigure passed out at the table, empty
bottle in the middle.
//C’mon you guys...//
After checking the house he found no Jin.
//Maybe he’s still asleep.//

The blonde opened the barn door carefully.

“Honey...” Yana sighed, putting his hands on his hips.

Jin froze, spoon still in mouth.

“What are you doing?” The blonde shut the door, walking to the bed.

“No’fing...” He spoke, mouth full.

“Then why are you eating marshmallow fluff from the jar?”

He looked away blushing, handing the more than half-way eaten jar over.

“Don’t do this to yourself. Next time you feel like you need sugar, find me...heh, I’ll give you
some.”

“It is not like that...”

“You’re upset about Mugen?”

He nodded. “I seen him and Shigure...”

“Believe it or not, they’re not alcoholics. Well, Mugie’s not...”

“I wish he would at least sleep in a bed...”

“I remember seeing you doing the same thing, but with a cake.”

The pale one blushed, covering his face. “I am not a pig, believe that or not...I am a nervous
eater.”

“Not yet at least. There is so much other food in there, stop hoarding sugar.”

“I am not hoarding.” He laughed at himself.

“I know, it’s okay...but don’t think I’m not seeing what this really is.”

“What do you mean?”

“This is a replacement for cutting. You still feel the need to hurt yourself. You can’t feel good
after all that sugar, it can even cause you to pass out. Maybe that’s what’s wrong.”

“You’re right.”
//That is partially correct.//

“What do you like to do?” Yana scooted closer to him.

“I told you that already, remember?” He blushed.

“This time I don’t mean sexually, cutie.”

“Oh.”

“Mugen likes to fight and drink, Shishi loves to cook...I got my gym stuff and stocks...all I ever
see you do is clean or sleep.”

“Forgive me...” Jin looked down.
//I suppose I have been terribly lazy.//

“I didn’t mean it in a bad way.” Yana brushed his cheek, pulling his face back up. “I mean what
do you like to do? Maybe spending your time doing something you like, would make you feel
better.”

“I have no preference. Actually...right now I am enjoying the lack of schedule. As long as I am
not hindering any of you...”

“Not at all, if that’s what you want.”

“It is.”

Yana leaned over and pressed his lips to the startled ones.

“Heh, you had some fluff on you...” The blonde winked.
//A face as beautiful as that, should never look that worried.//

“What am I going to do about Mugen?” Jin looked down again.

“I told you he wasn’t mad.”

“I meant his mood swings.”

“Oh. I don’t know, I’ve tried for years to figure it out.”

“Can I tell you something? It is stupid and really...unimportant...but-”

“Go ahead, don’t worry.” Yana rubbed his shoulder.
//You’re so cute when you’re reluctant.//

“My Father...he was a good man, but...he had very radical mood swings. I feared them, they were
so...sudden. And I never knew what set them off.” He cleared his throat to steady his voice.
“When Mugen acts like that, it is all I can think about. I know, it is wrong to associate Mugen
with Father, but-”

“No, it’s not.” Yana noticed the pale one was shaking. “You really must want to stay away from
that place...”

He nodded, looking down. “I hate it.” His eyes narrowed sorrowfully.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know what happened, but you don’t seem to like it.”

“It was hell on Earth.”

A long, heavy silence filled the room.

“I am so happy to be here Yana.”

“No matter what happens, so am I.”

Jin turned, leaning against the blonde. “I miss Mugen so much.” He shivered.

“I know.” Yana rubbed his arm up and down the small back.

“It is so hard without him. I have become so dependent on his touch, his words...I love what you
and I do, but as you said...it is our connection . I love Mugen...so much that it is painful.”

“I know.”

“I am so afraid all of this is driving him crazy. Anyone would...I do not want to hurt him, but I
cannot live without him.”

“It will be okay.”

“I do not know, I keep making him upset...I keep messing up.”

“No, Mugies just going through some shit. He was before he began working for your stepmom.
Kaze hurt him bad, you’re so good for him despite what you may think.”

“...Can I have the fluff back?” He asked, keeping his eyes shamefully down.

Without saying anything, Yana handed it back. Looking forward as the pale one began eating.

- - - - -

“Oww...” Mugen sat up slowly, rubbing his neck.

“Shhh! be q-quiet...” The redhead did the same.

“What time is it?”

“Looks like 2PM.”

“Shit...did Jin ever come back from the woods?”

“Don’t know, you get on the case, detective...I’m going upstairs.” Shigure got up, rubbing his
head as he walked.

//Fuck.//
The tan one grabbed his cigarettes, stepping out on the porch. No snow, the weather man was a
piece of shit. He noticed Yana’s car was by the barn, so he decided to check there first.
//Please let him be okay...//

“Yana, did Jin ever-” Mugen stopped as he walked in. “Oh, you’re here...thank God.” The tan one
sighed. “Look, I’m so sorry baby...I know I’ve said that a lot, but, I mean it...please just-”

“Mugen, it is all right. I understand. I just wished to give you some space.” Jin smiled warmly at
him, sitting next to Yana on the bed.

“Jin...” He stared in somewhat disbelief.

“Mugie, your ass better straighten up.” Yana chimed in, snapping him out of his daze.

“I know, I’m so sorry...”

“Please, can we just go to our room?” Jin asked, staring back as deeply and sincerely as he could.
//I could never be mad at you Mugen...//

“Yes.”
//Thank you.//

- - - - -

“Please, stop apologizing...I forgive you.”

“I’m just so sorry. I had no reason to say that at all...” Mugen sat up on his bed, wrapping his
arms around the pale one.

“And I am so in love with you. I understand you have little outburst’s...and that you are upset
sometimes. I love you anyway Mugen, let us just drop it, please?”

The tan one sighed. “Fine, trust me, you and Yana can do whatever you want...it really doesn’t
bother me. I know you like him, and I’m not denying you any pleasure this life has to offer.”

“Right now, you are all my mind is focused on.”

Jin crawled over to him, softly kissing the papaya colored lips. Mugen pulled him down on top of
him, deepening it.

//I don’t fucking deserve you...this isn’t right...//
Mugen choked back a sob.

Jin pulled back, smoothing his hand over the wild hair. “Please do not worry...”

“I’m not babe.”

The pale one laid his head down, against the warm body. “Good I do not like it when you worry.”
//He honestly doesn’t mind? Then what is he so upset about?//

“Jin...Do you think we should leave this place? Find somewhere else to stay? Maybe it’s too
dangerous here.”

Jin sat up some, making eye contact. “But, where would we go?”

“I dunno that part.”

“Me either...”

Both sighed in futility.

“Guess there’s no getting off this train we’re on. We can’t turn back now.” Mugen smiled
removing the pale ones glasses.

“I will go through hell fire for you Mugen.”

“I’ll make sure you don’t have to...”

Once again Mugen kissed him deeply. Trying as hard as he could to convey the myriad of
emotions he felt.
//I’ll kill myself before I ever hurt you again.//

Jin wrapped his arms under Mugen, pressing himself upon his love.
//I never want to leave you...//

Kisses and caress’ began to gain more intensity with each heartbeat. Mugen’s hands began to
move lower, grabbing the small ass playfully; eyes burning slowly.

“Heh, why are you looking at me in such a way?” Jin smiled lustfully.

“Do you need to ask?” He smacked the flesh gently.

“Not really...”

- - - - -

“Mr. Takahashi...I seriously hope you are not purposely avoiding this call...Call us, or we will see
you soon. Thank you.” The man folded the cell angrily.

- - - - -

“Nice to finally hear you two.” Shigure smiled as Mugen raided the fridge. “Work up an appetite
there, Tiger?”

“Fuck you Shishi...” The tan form laughed, throwing a few items on the table. “You and Yana
just sitting around listening? That’s sad you guys...”

“Small house, Mugen. I can hear you roll over in bed from outside. How could we miss Jin’s
lovely singing?” Yana proceeded to start the blender.

“Mixed drinks? You’re pussing out on me Yana...”

“Kiss my ass...”

“Whip it out.” Mugen flicked sour creme towards him.

“You little ass!” Yana began to rub the substance from his sleeve.

“C’mon, I just fixed the kitchen...” Shigure sighed.

“I’m gonna get you back.” The blonde took the tub from him, throwing a dab at the tan one.

“Oi!” Mugen gasped as the cold creme his his bare chest.

As the two proceeded to battle with the dairy, Jin walked slowly into the room.

“Do I even wish to know?” He raised an eyebrow at the two wrestling.

“Yana’s making mixed drinks...and Mugen’s five years old.” The redhead answered as Jin sat
down.

“I was making them, until someone started fucking around. Get off me...” The blonde shrugged
him off, wincing at his ruined shirt.
//It was new too...//

“You hungry?” Mugen sat down, wiping himself off, looking at Jin.

The dark eyes examined the disheveled food and he winced. “No, I am fine...”
//What was that anyway?//

“Here.” Yana sat a glass in front of Jin.

“What is it?”

“Pina Colada...Don’t listen to Mugen, they’re good.”

“They’re loaded.” Shigure laughed taking as sip of his own.

“Heh, so? It’s Friday.”

Jin eyed it carefully before taking a drink, choking a little as the rum bit back.

“Careful hun.” Yana winked sitting down, sliding Mugen one as well.

“It is n-not that bad.” The pale one smiled politely, wiping his mouth.
//It is like fragrant lamp oil.//

“Shit, you’d have to drink five to feel good.” In a few well placed gulps, Mugen finished his.
Proceeding to dismantle leftover cold baked potato’s.

Yana finished next, followed by Shigure.

“Refill...” He got up bringing the blender to the table. “Are you afraid of it?” The blonde laughed.

“No.” Jin looked away shyly, as Yana topped off his half full glass.

“Then put some step in it, they’re awful when melted.”

He nodded taking another sip.
//They must all have the tolerance of a horse.//
His mind wandered, as he found himself a bit tipsy.

“Then skip the ice and bullshit...To hell with them, I wanna shot.”

Mugen walked to the trash, throwing the remains of the makeshift meal away. Walking back he
took the rum and lined up four shot glasses. Filling them each up he slide one to each, taking his
own. Jin blinked at it, already feeling nervous.

“Tell me which is better, that icy mush, or the real thing?”

Yana and Shigure took their shots as Mugen did.

“Same.” The redhead motioned for another refill.

“Eh, I just get tired of straight liquor.” Yana obliged. “Jin hunny, aren’t you gonna take yours?”

“I...”

“Go ahead, it’s a smooth rum” Mugen smiled.

Laughing a little nervously, he held it awkwardly. The closer it got to his face the stronger the
smell. “Uhh.” He made a face. “I cannot drink this...”

“Oh c’mon, don’t wimp out before you try.” Yana nudged his arm.

Sighing he tried again, holding his nose. “Mmph...” He coughed, almost dropping the shot glass.
“T-that...” Another gag. “Horrible...”

The three laughed.

“Sorry babe.” Mugen took the glass.

“I shall...stick to this.” Jin took a swig of the pina colada, trying to rid himself of the rums taste.

After a few more rounds, the three were talking and laughing happily. Jin was staring forward
blankly at his empty glass.

“How ya doing?” Shigure rubbed his hand firmly on Jin’s shoulder.

“Mmm?” He turned, blinking slow, rose blush covering his cheeks.

“Heh, you’re drunk aren’t you?”

“I am?” The pale one looked genuinely suprised.

“You are so cute.” Shigure continued to laugh giddily.

“You look so good right now babe.” Mugen reached his foot under the table, to rub Jin’s leg.

“Heh, heh...” He covered his mouth shyly. “What are youdoing?’ The pale one slurred the end.

“Hey...the point of footsie is to keep it a secret.”

“Footsie?” Jin laughed a little louder than usual.

“What are you doing under there Mugie?” Yana rose a brow at the tan one.

“Nothing it would seem...” He sighed retracting the foot.

Jin leaned back against the chair. “I feel so very...weird...”

“You’re drunk.” Yana smiled.

“I have never been drunk before.” The pale one laughed again. “Forgive me...I am behaving so
strangely.”

“Not at all, I love hearing you laugh.”

“I love you Mugen...” He stared at the tan one. “Ihope you known that. I really, reallyreally love
you, heh.”

“I know.” Mugen laughed at the sudden statement.

“And I love youtwo.” His eyes glanced at the others. “You all are so...nice. I am so happy
tobehere.”

“Aww, we love you too. It’s been a lot calmer around here since you arrived.”

The pale one took a deep breath. “I do not know if youguys think of me thatway, but...Ihavenever
had any friends...”

“Jin, you are much more than a friend...with lovely benefits.”

“When I first got here, I d-did not thinkyoulikedme...” Tears began to well up in his eyes. “I was
in t-the way, kept causing trouble...”

“Aww...”

“Mywholelife...I have always felt so out of place.” Another deep breath, and he wiped his eyes.
“But now, I am starting to f-feel like Ibelonghere.”

“It’s okay hunny. You will always belong here, ‘kay?” Yana ran his hand up and down the
shaking back.

“Heh.” Jin laughed, wiping his eyes again. “Iamsosorry...I do not meantocry.”

“Go ahead, I usually start breaking shit. Crying is harmless.” Mugen smiled at him.

“Here, have another drink.” Yana refilled the empty glass.

Slowly he drank a bit, now past the taste. The three resumed talking, as the pale one drank.
//I am making a fool of myself...why am I so emotional right now?//
Jin ran a hand through his bangs. He was starting to feel dizzy, but wrote it off as the alcohol.
Taking a deep breath he dropped forward a little, catching himself.

“Woah, you okay?” The tan one eyes reflected worry.

“Fine...I must be drunk, asyousaid...”

“Cut him off. If you fall outta your chair then no more booze for you.” Yana smiled, removing the
glass.

“I have no qualms with that...” Jin spoke breathy, ready to give up anyway. The dizziness and
feeling of being hot was gradually worsening. “Mugen?” He looked up, panting.

“What’s wrong?” The tan one stood up.

“I...I do not feel go-” He quickly turned to his side, vomiting upon the floor. Shakily grabbing the
table to keep from falling.

“Ewww!” Shigure jumped up, not able to control his reaction.

“Imsosorry!” Jin managed to get out, before another wave of nausea overtook him. Coughing, he
felt Yana’s hand on his back.

“Don’t worry, I’ll clean it up.” Mugen crossed the room, but kept his eyes on his koibito.

“N-no...I should-” Jin sat up wiping his mouth with a trembling hand.

“Shh.” Yana cooed, rubbing slowly. “Why don’t you let me help you to the couch?”

Sick and a little disoriented he nodded. “I am so-”

“Shh, we know. It’s okay, we’re the ones forcing liquor on you.” Yana stood, sliding his chair in,
giving Mugen a quick look of thanks.

Shigure sighed, helping Mugen.

As Jin tried to stand, he felt the room shift and he fell back.

“Got ya.” Yana managed to get behind him, slowly helping him stand.

“Is it really moving?” The drunk pale one asked as they made their way to the couch.

“Is what moving, hun?” Yana bit back the laugh at his state.

“The floor...”

The blonde sighed, rusting the coal locks a little. “No.”

He sat down with a small moan, leaning forward head on his knees. Yana sat rubbing his back.

“You’ll be okay...just breathe.”

The pale one gagged a few times, moaning softly again.

“Breathe...”

Shifting some, he pulled his legs up on the couch, wrapping his arms around them. “Heh...I do not
like this...drunk.” He rested his head upon his folded knees. Trying to curl up as much as
possible.

“You’re still cute though...watch your glasses, here.” Carefully the blonde removed them, sitting
them on the end table.

“Kami...” Jin whimpered. “This is worse than when I go to the hospital...”

“Hospital?” Yana’s countenance changed.

“Mmhmm, when I get sick.”

“Here, lay down baby...” Yana pulled the form to the side, laying him so his head was on his lap.
The blonde slowly stroked the heated face. “Better?”

“Mmm...” He closed his eyes under the soft caress’. “Thankyou...”

“What do you mean when you get sick?”

“My illness...when it, acts up.”

“What illness?”
//What is he talking about?//

“Blooddisease...it’s hereditary.” He took a deep breath. “Heh, you smell very good.”

Yana smiled sadly, keeping his hand ghosting over Jin’s forehead and temples. “Thanks.”
//Hereditary blood disease?//

“Keepita secret though...I do not want to tell you all...only Mugen.” The pale one yawned, trailing
off. “I do not want...to worry.” The rest was drowned out in a small snore.

Yana continued to stare at the sleeping man. He let his mind wander to a few dark images,
suprised how much he was affected.
//It can’t be fatal...I don’t know what I would...what am I saying? He’s Mugie’s, not
mine...still...//
Just as he closed his own eyes; Jin stirred, making a pained face.

“Uhh...I, I think I have to-”

“Got it.”

Before he finished Yana got him to the bathroom, where he vomited again. Jin proceeded to curl
up in a ball on the floor.

“C’mon baby, get off that cold floor. Let’s go to bed, c’mon...”

“Mmm...wait, justaminute.”

“No, no minute. The beds a lot more comfortable.”

“Idonwanna move...hold on...” He closed his eyes, laying his face against the tile. It’s coldness
easing some of the sickness heating him.

Yana sighed, walking into the kitchen in futility.

“Mugen, will you get him upstairs? He’s laying on the bathroom floor, and won’t let me move
him.”

The tan one was washing his hands, he couldn’t help but laugh. “Sure, you all got this?”

“Yeah, go ahead. We’ll see you in the morning.”

“Don’t drink all my rum, cockblocker...”

- - - - -

Jin opened his eyes as something was moving him, instantly he felt nausea and dizziness return.

“Hh...no...” His hand weakly tried to push away the cause of movement.

“Oww...” Mugen laughed. “That was my eye...”

“Stop...uh...” Jin froze, sitting up quickly hugging the toilet.

Mugen rubbed his back as he gagged for a while.

“M-mugen?” He half sobbed, wiping his mouth.

“It’s okay now, I’m here...” The tan one stood, filling a small glass with water. “Drink this.”

“No, no more!” Jin covered his face, feeling sick just thinking of more alcohol.

“Heh, it’s water.”

“Oh.” He took it, smelling it before he drank. “Thankyou.”

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have let you drink so much...I only wanted to get you tipsy and seduce
you, heh.”

“I hate coconut.” Jin stumbled back on his hands ungracefully, sitting against the wall.
“Sincewhendo you have to get me drunk to seduceme?”

“You wanna go upstairs?”
//He is sexy in any state...//

He shook his head, hand beginning to rub his temple.

“I can carry you, please? For me?”

Jin blinked a little unevenly. “In your room?”

“Our room...”

The pale one slid down the wall a little. “Doyouhave a joint?”

“Heh, I’ll go ask Shishi...I’ll be back, kay?”

“Mm...”

- - - - -

“Here ya go babe. He said you can have all you want, he’ll roll it, or I can. Want me to light it for
you?”

“Please.” He took a deep breath, starting to feel a little more grounded.

Mugen took a few hits before handing it over. “Didn’t expect you to ask for that.”

“It helps.” He exhaled. Jin began to feel deja vu, this was how he spent his first night here. “I am
so ashamed.” His cheeks hinted pink, as he tried to pass it.

Mugen shook his head. “You can smoke it. Don’t be ashamed, I’ve passed out in bars before.
Woke up on the curb bleeding from the mouth...Still don’t know what happened. Bitch rolled me,
heh. Plus you haven’t ate anything today...”

“I have never been this embarrassed in my life, heh.”

“Sorry.”

“S’okay. This is starting to help.” He exhaled long, smoke framing his face. Smiling he stared at
Mugen. “You have something on your belly...”

The tan one blinked, seeing an untouched smear of sour creme. “Eww...” He began washing it off
in the sink.

Jin felt so strange watching him from the floor, in this floating dream like mindstate. “I love you
Mugen, what would I do without you?”

“Be a lot more sober?”

“Seriously...I need you so much. The idea of life without you scares me more than anything.”

“Hey, I’m not going anywhere. Don’t worry about it. I need you a hell of a lot more than you
need me. You’ll never know.” He sat on the floor next to him.

Jin leaned against the warm shoulder. “I cannot help but worry.”

Mugen wrapped his arm around him. “When you’re done, lets go to bed, ne? It’s cold in here.”

“That is because you are almost naked.”

“Is that why you’re shivering?”

Jin sighed, flicking the lighter a few times before relighting the joint. “Almost ready.”

- - - - -

“How’s our little lightweight doing?” Shigure asked as the three sat eating breakfast.

“Still asleep. He looked okay though, a little paler.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever been that drunk...alcohol just never affected me much.” Yana smiled at
Mugen.

“I hope he’s not gonna feel too bad.”

The three were talking softly, when they heard a loud thump and a yelp.

“Jin?” Mugen immediately recognized the voice, rushing to the stairs. “Jin, are you all right?”

The pale one was sitting on the stairs, rubbing his back. “Heh...yes.” He blushed deeply, looking
down. “My shoe broke...” Sighing he pointed to the damaged zorri.

Mugen and the other two let go of the breaths held in their chests.

“Did you hurt yourself?” Mugen helped the mortified form to his feet.

“No, I am fine.”
//Can your luck be any worse?//

“You know, you only have one pair of shoes...and just a few clothes.”

“It is all right, I can make due.” Jin removed the other sandal, sitting next to him on the couch.

“There is this mall a way away from here. I’m sure no one would know you...” Shigure added.

“You all should not have to buy me clothing...”

“Nah, he’s right. I think we could all use a little break from the house.” Mugen smiled.

Jin bit his lip. “If you think it will be all right.”

“Yay! Shopping!” Yana squealed, walking into the kitchen.

Jin raised an eyebrow, wondering if this would be worse than when Mugen took him.
//No more leather...//

- - - - -

“Look, I can’t help it, they’re all post up in there, like there’s zombies outside! What the fuck can
I do?! Can’t you all go get them now? I just drove by, they’re all there!” Kaze shouted into the
cell, driving aimlessly.

“You made an agreement, I want the task completed. You have three days...Goodbye Mr.
Takahashi.”

“Damnit!” He threw the phone against the opposite door.
//What am I going to do?!//
Tensed hands gripped the wheels.

“Fuck!”

- - - - -

The pale one caught himself, dozing off, staring out the window. The rest of them were talking,
but the previous night’s events weren’t helping. Just the glimpse of food that morning made him
sick, a dull headache reminding him of it all. He was a little afraid, half of the night he didn’t
remember...knowing what he revealed to Mugen last time he wasn’t aware, he shuddered thinking
what he could have said. Shifting in the seat; he wiggled slightly, trying to move his back. The fall
from earlier had actually hurt, but he didn’t want them to know.
//Vehicles always seem to make me tired...//

Shigure looked over at Jin, they were sitting in the back of Yana’s SUV. “You can lay the seat
back if you want, you look awful.”

Jin jumped a little, blinking the sleep away. “No, it is fine, just thinking...”

“If you say so, it will be at least a few more hours till we get there. Heh, heh...wanna hit this?”
Shigure held up a phatty joint.

“In here?!” The pale one gasped, sitting up.

“Why not? Guys, roll up the windows, clambake.”

“Fuckin’ druggies.” Yana sighed, obliging.

“This roads straight, never anyone on it.” Mugen leaned back in the passengers seat, putting his
foot up on the dash.

Yana quickly smacked his leg, glaring, as Mugen removed it. Shigure lit the stick carefully,
smoke beginning to fill the vehicle.

//Are they not concerned about the law?//
His pale hand took it cautiously, as he took a small hit.

“So, what store you wanna go to?” Shigure turned, facing Jin.

“...I...do not know of any.”

“Hmm, well what kinda clothes do you like?”

Out of habit, he glanced at Mugen, only seeing the back of his head.

“What do you think, Mugen?” Jin passed it to the tan one.

“I dunno...it’s up to you. You look good in anything to me.”

“You can pick your own clothes, Jin. It’s not up to Mugie.” Yana looked back at him briefly.
//Why won’t he show some backbone once and a while?//

The pale one fidgeted with his hands, looking out the window. “I honestly do not know...I have
never bought real clothes before, as Mugen put it. Other than what he picked out...”
//Stupid...//

“Then we’ll have to help you find something.” The blonde gave the joint back to Shigure.

Jin bit his lip, expecting the worse. “They do not have to be leather, do they?”

The two laughed.

“Mugie tried to make you wear leather pants, didn’t he?” Yana smiled evilly at the tan one.

“Yes.” Jin laughed a little. “I do not care for tight things actually.”

“I’m not letting you hide your body, but we’ll find something good, don’t worry.”

The pale one sighed, sinking lower in his seat. Closing his eyes, he realized sleep was calling,
whether he wanted it or not.

- - - - -

As the four walked through the large mall, Jin tried desperately to stay focused. The large,
brightly lit stores were more than a distraction. Compared to the place Mugen took him, this place
was a fortress.

Subconsciously he quickened his pace, holding the tan ones arm.
//It is certainly very loud...//
The dull rhythmic beat of some random pop song, playing over the loudspeaker. Jin swallowed
nervously, as it seemed like many people were staring at him.

“Mugen?” He whispered.

“Eh?” The tan one looked over at him.

“...I think people are staring at me...is there something wrong?”

Mugen blinked at the concerned eyes before shrugging it off. “They’re just checkin’ you out babe.
With a face like that, you’re bound to turn heads. In a good way, heh.” He pulled the form closer.

Jin nodded, but still didn’t agree with Mugen’s answer. Within the flow of walking he removed
his arm from Mugen’s, looking around aimlessly at each shop. Coming to the corner of the top
floor, the pale one stopped in his tracks.

He gawked, staring at the stand...

Hundreds of intricate chocolates were lined up behind glass. Cookies, candy, and small pastries as
well.
//I’ve never seen so many at one time...//
His stomach began to moan, begging for just a taste.

The three were still walking when Shigure noticed Jin was still behind. He tapped Yana, who
turned, noticing the redhead pointing.

The pale one was staring at the candy like it was made of diamonds, completely oblivious to the
outside world.

“See something you want?” Mugen smiled, sneaking up behind Jin.

“Mugen.” He jumped a little. “I was just-”

“Heh, go ahead, get whatever you want.”

Jin blinked. “Seriously? You do not think I am hoarding sugar as well?”

“Hoarding sugar?” A split brow raised. “ Nah, go ahead...”

As the pale one carefully picked things out; Mugen was sure if Jin had a tail, it would be waging
like crazy. Watching him chew lightly on his index finger as his eyes scanned each piece.
//It is so easy to please him...it freaks me out sometimes...//

Before they could make it down the stairs, Jin began to dig through the white paper bag. Moaning
slightly as the sweetness filled his senses.

Shigure smirked at the little noise. “Careful, you’ll make Mugen jealous.”

Jin walked over to Mugen, leaning forward to softly kiss his cheek. “Thank you so much.”

Mugen replied with his own kiss, claiming the chocolate flavored mouth. “No prob.”

“Do you not want one?”

“Go ahead, I’m good...”

“Your loss.” He ate another, beginning to follow Yana and Shigure down the hall.

- - - - -

//This is it...no one is home. It’s now or never.//
Kaze sat in the driveway, aimlessly playing with the small camera.
//Do they intend on killing Mugen? Do I really want that? But if I don’t, they’ll kill me!//
Growling, the man put his head down roughly on the wheel. He exited the car, slamming the door
enough to crack the window.

- - - - -

“No, I will not do it.” Jin protested from behind the dressing room door.

“Please? We all want to see...” Yana whined.

“C’mon, it’s not that bad. Shishi picked it out, so what can you expect?” Yana sighed.

“I feel amazingly stupid...”

“So? Please?” Mugen added, hearing a sigh of defeat from behind the door.

Jin stepped out looking at the ground. The redhead had chosen a tan pair of low rise bellbottoms,
and a short white gauze shirt. The pale hands nervously covering the bare midriff showing.

“Please let me take it off, I am sorry Shigure...” He bit his lip.

The redhead in question squealed, clapping. “But you look so cute! Aww...”

“If you’re into hippies...yuck. I agree with Jin, it goes.” Yana smiled.

“Eh, I’m liking the sexy little belly showing.” Mugen winked at the nervous pale one.

“O...kay...settled...taking it off now...” Jin backed up, once again disappearing behind the door.
//Like a pack of hungry wolves...//

“Try mine now...” Mugen couldn’t hold back the small laugh.

“Oh...no...” Jin sighed. “But you said no more leather!” Behind the door he stared at the garment
in shock.

“Heh, I lied.”

“That is not fair...a dirty trick...”

Shigure nudged the tan one, laughing quietly as well.

“Fine, if it makes you happy...” It sounded like he was struggling. “...These are really, really
tight...I am not sure if I can get them on...”

“Just pull, they’re made that way.”

“I...am...pulling...the only thing it is doing is taking my leg hair with it.”

The three silently laughed at how annoyed the usually timid voice sounded.

“Then wax them...”

“Wax?” The struggling stopped.

“Don’t worry about it hun, want me to help you?” Yana approached the door.

“No! Uh...I mean, I can get it.”

“You don’t sound like it.”

“They are just strange, really I-”

“I’m coming in, like it or not.”

The pale one was about to protest, but blushed instead as the blonde stepped inside.

Yana eyed him up, as the pale one held his hands over his nudity. The pants were about to his
thighs, bunched like crazy. He still had the gauze shirt on.

“Heh...” Jin looked as far away as he could.
//Now you cannot even dress yourself.//

“Havin’ a little trouble sweetie?” Yana walked over behind him, beginning to untangle the
unyielding fabric.

“I do not even wish to wear it...” The mortification began to set in, and he covered his face with
his hands.

“Mugie’s got a thing for leather, don’t worry. You will look totally hot though.” His hands pulled
them up properly. “They zip in the back...” The blonde carefully pulled the zipper into place.

“...Thank you.” Jin sighed; trying to control the feeling Yana that close, behind him brought about.

The blonde slowly smoothed his hands over the shapely hips and waist. The pale one caught his
breath.

“You look so good right now.”

“Yana...”

“Shh...” He leaned against Jin’s back, pulling his head up in a lusty kiss.

Pushing against him, the pale one moaned a little.
//His unexpected kisses are the best I think...//

“C’mon you two...it’s awfully quiet in there...”

Jin jumped hearing Shigure’s voice. “Just a second.”

“Don’t let them ruin our fun...” The blonde whispered into the pale ear, causing it’s owner to
shiver. “We can make them wait.”

“What?” He whispered back.

“There is a lock on the door...”

“But-”

“Your mouth taste like chocolate...” He returned to claiming the rosy lips.

Jin put a hand up to push him away, but dropped it as Yana’s other began smoothing over his
hips. He blushed deeper as he felt the blondes impressive self against his ass.

While Jin was distracted, Yana pulled out his wallet; removing a small packet of lube.
//And to think, I almost didn’t buy these...//
Opening it carefully, he let his free hand begin unzipping the shiny skin tight garment.

“Yana...what-”

“Shh...we gotta stay quiet, or we’ll get caught.”

“What are you doing in there?”

“You’re the one who chose these ballhuggers, so hold up! Damn...” Yana responded to Mugen’s
question, laughing quietly looking at Jin.

“Are you sure about this? What if-”

“Don’t worry my sweet...I’ll take care of it, all you have to do is relax.”

Jin gasped, covering his mouth as he felt a slippery finger enter him. Yana pressed on his back,
silently asking him to lean forward. As the finger began moving, Jin placed his hands against the
wall. Biting his tongue to keep quiet.

“You’re so beautiful Jin...” Yana whispered adding another finger. He kissed the pale one deeply
to silence his would be moan.

When the panting form arched back against his hand, he knew it was time. Yana pulled down his
own pants, running his slick hand across himself. “We have to be really quiet...’kay?” Positioning
himself he gently caressed the milky cheeks.

“Mmhmm...” Jin nodded, heart in his throat.
//They are right outside...they could catch us at any minute.//
A deep rose covered his face at his own thoughts.
//What would I possibly say to th-//

“Ahh...” Even through pressed lips the moan was audible, as Yana slid easily inside him.

“Mmm...I swear out of everyone I’ve been with. You’re the tightest, and the warmest...” He eased
out to the head, slowly pushing back in.

“Yana...” Jin closed his eyes, feeling his whole body jump in reaction.

“Shh...”

As the blonde began a slow steady pace, he could feel the pale form shake and whither. Legs
becoming less and less stable. He held firmly to the hips, making sure he wouldn’t fall.

“Mmm...Yana...I-”

“Me too...uh, you’re amazing.”
//It hasn’t even been two minutes...Kuso.//
The blonde closed his eyes, sighing silently.

“C’mon you guys...this is crazy...”

“I, c-cumming...” Jin pressed against the wall, feeling the delirious tension building quickly as he
bit his lip.

“...Guys?” Shigure blinked at Jin’s erotic sound, looking at Mugen who had the same shocked
look.

“A-almost...right...there! Uh...” Yana growled, releasing deep inside the pale one.

Jin cried out loudly, spilling hard against the wall.

Adding a few deep strokes to completely undo the pale one, Yana pulled out. Quickly catching
Jin, who slumped to his knees, panting.

“You bastards...” Shigure sighed loudly through the door, Mugen laughing.

“Kiss my ass Shishi...” Yana fixed his clothing, helping Jin do the same.

“Mmm, Yanagisawa...” The pale one embraced him lazily, kissing his lips softly.

Yana smoothed the coal hair back, deepening the kiss. “We need to hurry. I think they’re onto us,
heh.”

As Yana stepped out, he smiled at the shocked faces of Mugen and Shigure. Sticking out his
tongue.

“I still wanna see the pants.” Mugen pouted his lip.
//Fucker took my idea.//

Jin stepped out of the dressing room, face and neck still flushed slightly. “Heh.” He brushed his
damp bangs away shakily.

“Sexy.” Mugen commented. Loving the after sex glow of his koibito, as well as the attire.

“W-we can buy them if you want...” The pale one sighed, smiling sweetly at Mugen.

- - - - -

“I did it, just like you told me...” Kaze stared nervously at the man in black suit.

“Very nice, Mr. Takahashi. I knew you would serve us well...Guys...”

“Wait, what the fuck are you doing?!” Kaze backed up as the two other men withdrew guns.

“Taking out some unnecessary garbage.”

“What?! No!!”

- - - - -

END CHAPTER NINE