No Rest for Exams

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
aired...and it took on a life of it’s own.
Rating:
R - Yaoi, Lemon, Shonen-ai, Language, Violence.
Pairing(s):
Mugen/Jin, Hinted OC/OC/Mugen/Jin, Fu/Jin, and Mugen/Fu
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 TEN - LIFE AND DEATH

“All right, Shishi dressed you like a pothead, and Mugie wants a ninja...You gonna let me try and
find you something?”

Jin looked over at him cautiously, “No more leather or gauze?”

“No leather or gauze. C’mon, those two will be there till the mall closes.” Yana placed a warm
hand on the thin shoulder.

Shigure and Mugen were currently slaughtering zombies in the arcade. Jin began to walk with the
blonde.

“You’re like the jackpot of sizes...You’re tall, slender, and have a great shape. You can pull off
almost any outfit. But you want something that will make you feel good too. Not like you’re
wearing a costume, ne?”

“Heh, yes.”

“You’re always wearing the wrong thing. Tight-tight clothes make you look uncomfortable or
desperate, too baggy and you look way too skinny. You always have black on, it looks good, but
where your skin is so fair; it can make you look strange. Like Count Dracula strange...Hmm, I’m
thinking navy, gray’s, maybe even like a plum or eggplant.”

“Gray is nice...”
//Plums?//

Yana smiled as the two walked into a smaller store.

“Oi, Yana-chan! Long time no see babe!” A short guy with slicked back brown hair gleamed from
behind the counter.

“Aww, Kai! I didn’t know you still worked here.” Yana stopped, beaming.

The man walked around the counter giving him a huge, bouncy hug and kiss. “Yeah they keep
switching my shifts.” He smiled finally glancing at Jin. “Cha...so you finally settled down? Very
nice...” Kai continued to eye-rape the nervous form.

“Oh no, no...he’s Mugies. I’m trying to help him find clothes, while he and Shishi burn brain
cells.”

“Oh, so Mugie’s deciding to be a one man man? Hi, I’m Kai...” The man waved awkwardly.
//Why the hell is Mugen so damn lucky?!//

“N-nice to meet you.” Jin bowed a little.
//They are certainly very loud...//

“So my darling, what do you think? We’ve been guessing about his size till now, all he’s ever
wore was hakama.”

“Hmm, not sure. Maybe a 26? I’ll go get the tape.”

Jin watched him carefully walk behind the counter. “Tape?”

“Tape measurer, so we known what size you’re hiding under Mugies pants.”

“Oh.”

Kai returned, wrapping the strip of material around Jin’s waist. The pale one jumped a little, not
expecting it.

“Heh, did I scare ya? You are...wow a 22...damn.”

“So those pants are two sizes too big, no wonder.” Yana patted his shoulder.

“I don’t know if we have any 22’s...I think 24 is as small as we sell.” Kai scratched his head. “I’ll
go check in the back. What were you looking for?”

Jin only bit his lip nervously under the gaze.
//Just say I have no idea.//

“I’m thinking something light, smooth. You know? I’m tired or seeing fabric, isn’t he gorgeous? It
should be a law to hide those hips.”

“Hell yeah, Mugen’s one lucky scruffy bastard; heh, you ever get tired off ass you can come try
some class.” Kai winked before wandering off, as Jin blushed.

“Must you all say such things? It is embarrassing...” He whispered to the blonde.

“Yes I must, Kai’s no suck up. He knows sexy when he sees it.”

The pale one sighed, following Yana to a rack of shirts.

“Wow sleeves, huh?” Yana winked at him.

“Heh...” Pale fingers timidly flicked through the hangers.
//I think this is the first time I’ve even looked at clothes myself...//

“Ohh, this would look so good on you, what do ya think?” He held up a long sleeve navy dress
shirt.

Jin blinked a little.
//There’s...nothing wrong with it...//
“Yes, actually.”

It was the most tame thing anyone had chosen.

“Good.” Yana draped it over his arm, continuing to look. “I want you to pick something out too.
No fun when it’s all other people’s choices.”

“Uh huh...” Jin mindlessly answered, cringing a little at one particular garment.

“Here we go...” Kai returned. “We ain’t got much, but these were all the ‘smooth’ 22’s.” He
handed the pale one a small stack of pants. “The fitting room’s back there.” He pointed to a
wooden door at the back of the store.

Yana grabbed a few more shirts before following Jin. “Here...” He handed the pile over the door.
“Try on the other stuff first.”

A few unzipping noises later and Jin sighed. “They still appear very tight...”

“Let me see.”

He stepped out carefully, a pair of twill black pants on.

“That’s not tight, hunny, that’s fitted! Aww, your legs are so long and sexy.” Yana held the thin
shoulders, turning the pale one around a few times.

“I am not use to it I suppose.” He kept his eyes on the mirror as Yana checked him over.

“Heh, put on the shiny ones and that blue shirt...I promise you’ll look great.”

“I have changed clothes more today than in my entire life.” He spoke tired, as he shut the door
once again.

“This will be the last one baby, I promise. Then we can go home.”

“If you promise...”

Another few shuffling movements and Jin stepped out, fidgeting with the sleeve cuff.

“Oh...my...God!” Yana squealed. “Look at you...” He cooed, proceeding to turn Jin around again.

“Heh, it is okay...I guess.”

The pants were perfectly cut, a shinny black silky fabric. The shirt also fit formly, showing the
slight curve to his hips. Yana folded the collar just so, unbuttoning a few buttons and rolling the
sleeves up to the elbow.

“God hunny, you’re so beautiful.”

“Heh, you said that already...” Jin looked away, feeling his face begin to heat again.
//Why do they keep saying that?//

“C’mere.” Yana held Jin by the hips, in front of himself. Both looking at the full length mirror on
the door. “You have to see it.”

“See what?”

“This...” Yana lifted Jin’s chin with his hand. “You...people would pay billions for this face, this
body...little curves here and there...now you can see them. Your stomach is so flat and toned.” His
hand smoothed over Jin’s abdomen. “Your whole body is tight and shapely...why hide it? Are you
afraid to, or do you honestly not see your beauty?”

Jin looked up at him, finding his voice was somewhere other than in his throat at the moment. His
heart was fluttering rapidly.
//What is happening to me?//

“Well, do you?”

“I...”
//Calm yourself!//
“I have never considered myself that way.”

“That’s a shame, please let me buy this for you? I want you to wear it out of the store. Leave
those big baggy pants for the bag.”

Unable to think logically, he nodded.
//What is going on with me, why do I feel like gelatin?//

“Thank you hun.” Yana gave the blushing form a chaste kiss. “You wanna go see if Mugie and
Shishi are done?”

Jin nodded again.
//Am I falling in love with him?! No, I love Mugen...//

“You okay? Sorta spacing out on me here.”

“Huh? Y-yes...fine, heh.” He smiled nervously, rubbing the back of his ponytail.

“O...kay. We’ll pick up some shoes on the way out.”

- - - - -

“Did you find everything you wanted?” Mugen leaned against Jin, the two were walking a little
back from the group, heading to the exit.

“I think so, do you like it? Yana insisted I wear it.”

“You look nice...you know I want you in those one pants though.” Mugen leaned over to roughly
kiss the pale neck.

Jin sighed. “You obviously do not understand how painfully tight they were.”

“But sexy. When we get home, can we just spend some time together? I feel like I haven’t seen
you all day.”

“Of course, I was thinking the same thing.”

“You sure you’re okay? You look pale..er.”

“I am just tired.”

“If you say so.” Mugen tightened his arm around his lovers waist.

Jin leaned against him “I love you...you have opened your life and your friends to me. I can never
thank you enough.”

“Heh, you and Yana have fun in that dressing room?” A split brow raised playfully.

Jin stood upright. “Mugen.”

“What?” He smiled teasing.

“It was unexpected...”

“Was it good?”

He blushed looking away. “Yes.”
//It is soul shattering.//

“Don’t be freaked, but I love hearing you with other people, you sound so hot.”

“It does not upset you?”

“Not at all.”

“It was soo good Mugen. “ Jin sighed. “When it is happening...I cannot breathe. My mind is
blank...it is heavenly oblivion.”

“Damn...I know what you mean. I’ve been with Yana before, he’s very good at what he does.”

“I still prefer you.”

“Mmm, maybe you can give me a private fashion show when we get home?”

“Heh.”
//Please do not make me wear those pants again.//

- - - - -

“Here, the door’s locked...” Mugen handed Jin the keys.

The others were unpacking the SUV while the pale one opened the door.

“Mugie. C’mere.” Yana called him over.

“What’s up?”

“I didn’t say anything earlier, but he has a huge bruise on his back. Must be from here he fell this
morning.”

“Aww...” The tan one frowned.

“You should look at it.”

“Yeah I think we’re gonna head upstairs to-”

Everyone froze when they heard Jin scream.

“Jin?!” Mugen bolted to the house. “Oh shit...” He covered his mouth at the smell.

It was Kaze...his body at least. Blood was dripping and clotting everywhere, it was very clear he
was dead. He was propped up in a chair, staring forward, something shoved in his left eye.
Complete look of horror frozen on his mutilated face.

“OhmyGod...” Yana froze, he and Shigure seeing the horrible mess.

Mugen approached to see the object clearer. “Holy shit...it’s a camera.” He leaned closer. “It’s
on...recording.” He turned to face Yana, white as a ghost.

“We need to leave, now!” Shigure grabbed his shoulders, snapping him out of it.

“Where?!”

“You know where, we can’t say it. They’re probably watching us now!”

“C’mon baby we need to hurry.” Yana was frantically helping Jin to his feet. “C’mon!”

“N-no...this c-can’t be happening.” He was completely freaked out, beyond shaking.

“Shh, don’t look at it.” The blonde turned him around from the bloody mess.

The four quickly made it to Yana’s SUV. Shigure getting behind the wheel. He kicked it in
reverse, spinning out of the driveway.

“Fuck, fuck!” He gripped the wheel to stop his hands from shaking. “This is some fucked up shit
man.”

“He’s dead...” Mugen spoke quietly in the back seat with Jin, a million different emotions racing
through his mind.

“T-they did it...I know it.” Jin repeatedly wiped his eyes. “ I told h-him...he wouldn’t listen to-”

“Shh, none of this is your fault!” Mugen grabbed his hands, trying to pull him out of his panic.

“Mugen...” Jin leaned forward clinging to the tan ones waist.
//No, no, no...please, please don’t take Mugen...no, no, no...//

“It’s okay...they won’t find us here.” He rubbed the back as calmly as he could, his own arms
trembling from the rush of it all.

“Shit, shit, shit!!” Shigure looked at the rearview mirror.

An Arakawa Dojo car was rapidly catching up behind them.

“Go!” Yana grabbed the redheads arms, and Shigure pushed the pedal farther. “Fucking Mafia
fucks!”

They all screamed in shock as the blue car rammed their rear.

“Fuck!” Shigure went faster, struggling to control the vehicle.

“Just let me go! You all might live that way!” Jin sat up shouting.
//I can’t lose you, any of you!//

“Hell no! Not now, not ever!”

“Please, be reasonable, it is your lives at stake!”

“Shut up! You are my life damnit!”

“Stop fucking screaming!” Shigure shouted louder than the voices in the back.

Then car rammed them again.

“They are going to catch us!” Jin looked behind them, out the window.

“No they’re not!” Shigure turned the wheel sharply, going off into a corn field.

“What are you doing?” Yana gasped holding on.

“This bitch is supposed to be offroad, lets find out.”

The blue car began following them through the field, corn slapping all sides loudly.

“Shishi, there’s a creek on the other side of this. If we can cross it, it will put us back on the road.
They shouldn’t be able to climb the hill...we might not be able to.” Mugen leaned forward.

“What other choice do we have?” Yana made eye contact.

Jin was still turned around looking out the back; when a loud gunshot was fired, shattering the
back window. Mugen leaped over to cover Jin as glass rained everywhere.

“Shit, are you okay?! Did it hit you?!” Mugen frantically asked.

“I, I do not...” Jin spoke, barely able to as adrenaline ran through him.

“Here!” Shigure reached behind his back, pulling out a revolver.

“Shishi?” Yana blinked.

“Don’t just stare at me, shoot back!” He threw the gun to the blonde.

“B-but, I don’t-”

“It’s loaded, just cock it and pull the trigger!”

“Give it to me!” Mugen reached his hand up. Yana gave him the gun shakily.

“Mugen?” Jin looked over at him concerned as the tan one turned around.

“Heh, you are so wearing those pants when we get outta this.” He smiled before sitting up,
aiming, he shot once hitting the blue cars hood.

“Nice shot dumbass!” Shigure was trying to dodge as much corn as possible, as it slapped loudly
over and over.

“Fuck you, I’m not a marksman!” He shot again, shattering the following cars windshield. It
swerved a little.

Another shot was fired and hit their car in the trunk, inches away from the tan one. “Fuck!”
Mugen closed his eyes, ducking. Trying to breathe, pressed against the seat.

“Mugen!” Jin looked frantically at him.

“It’s all right, I’m okay.” He tried to smile but felt like vomiting.

“Where the hell is this creek at Mugen?!” Shigure looked around wildly.

“I don’t know...it should be coming up.”

“I see it!” Yana gleamed.

“How in the hell...” The redhead sighed, seeing the almost vertical hill to the road.

“Just go!” Mugen sat up again, shooting the blue car in the hood again, smoke began to pour out.

Shigure dropped the pedal to the floor, praying silently.

All four screamed as the SUV climbed, rocking wildly. In a final thump the vehicle landed
awkwardly on the road.

“It worked, it fuckin’ worked!” Shigure smacked the wheel, laughing like crazy.

They looked down the hill to see two men getting out, standing in the water, one was on a cell
phone.

Mugen shot the ground, emptying the chamber, in front of them. “Take that muthafuckers!” He
screamed, holding two middle fingers up proudly out the back.

He quickly ducked as many shots were fired, sounded like a semi-automatic handgun. The hood
was struck and smoke raised out.

“Fuck!” Yana grabbed the door. “Go, go, go!”

Shigure spun the tire’s with a squeal and pulled off. Hitting 70 MPH down the small road.

A few minutes passed before anyone spoke or moved.

“We lost them...” Shigure sighed a deep breath.

“For now.” Yana shifted in his seat.

“Nice job, Annie Oakley.” The redhead turned briefly to Mugen.

“Shishi, I’m so fucking sorry I gave you shit about this gun...” He gasped sitting up laughing as
the blood began to return to his body.

“You took it to the mall?” Yana asked.

“Never know when a bunch of freaks will start chasing you, heh.”

Jin gathered himself up enough to sit up, but his stomach tightened, he doubled over vomiting on
the floor.

“Oi, it’s okay now.” Mugen ran his hand up and down the convulsing back.

“Everything’s gonna be okay now.” Shigure looked back at him.

The pale one rose, falling back against the seat, heaving for breath. He opened his mouth to speak,
but only muffled sobs came out; covering his face with his hands.
//He is alive...he is okay...//

Mugen reached over and pulled him to his chest, as he continued to weep.
//I’m so fucking happy you’re okay...//

“Do you think she’ll be home?” Yana brought his attention back to Shigure.

“Let’s hope so.”

- - - - -

The SUV pulled into the gravel driveway with loud popping sounds, finally stopping with a hiss.

“My poor car...” Yana sighed.

“I’ll go check it out...” Shigure got out, walking to the screen door.

“How is he?” Yana turned to face the back seat.

“Asleep.” Mugen caressed the inky hair of the form clinging to him.

The two just stared at each other, trying to convey the myriad of feelings.

“You guys, c’mon she’s home!” Shigure ran to the vehicle.

“Help me with him...”

- - - - -

“You guys, what the heck is going on?” A short woman in a pink T-shirt and jeans asked. Brown
hair done up with sticks in a floppy ponytail/bun.

“...Fu.” Mugen sighed, eyeing her up.

“Long time no see, ne?” She put her hands on her hips. “Oh God...” She covered her mouth as
Yana walked in carrying Jin. “Is she okay?”

“Just fine...and it’s a he. Hello Fu.” Yana rolled his eyes, walking into the living room with his
precious cargo.

“Okay, you two spill it. Why did you all pull up like the Dukes of Hazard in a bullet ridden
vehicle?”

Both sighed looking at each other. Sitting at the small table Mugen continued to explain. Starting
from the first day he arrived at the Arakawa residence.

“Woah...” She sighed after he was done.

“You know I love you Sis, I wouldn’t endanger your life if there was any other way. This was the
only place I could think of to run.” Shigure eyed her reaction carefully.

“Well...I can’t just turn you away, can I? Especially if your friend is hurt.”

“You sure?” His eyes lit up.

“Uh huh.” She smiled back.

“Thank you so much, God you’re a life saver.”

Yana walked back in. “Uh...Mugie?”

“What’s up?”

“He’s covered in cuts...there’s a bad one on his shoulder.”

“What?!” Mugen jumped up, seat almost falling over.

“I got him on the floor. I didn’t want to ruin your couch as soon as we got here. He’s kinda
bloody.” Yana held up his arms, which had a good amount of blood on them.

“That’s all his?!” Fu stood as well, Yana nodded.

Mugen went into the living room quickly without a sound.

- - - - -

Jin began to smell a strong flowery perfume, he stirred a little as it intensified.
//...Sunflowers..?//

“Uh, sorry.” Fu spoke softly. She was reaching over to situate a pillow.

“Mm?” He opened his eyes, face to face with a pink shirt. Immediately memories of the days
previous events came flowing and he sat up quickly, panicked. He gasped in pain, grabbing his
shoulder.

“Oooh, be careful. Mugen said that needed stitches.” She sat back on the edge of the bed, looking
the pale one over.

“W-where am I?” Jin sat up slower this time, looking around frantically. “Who are you? Where is
Mugen?!”

“Geeze, take it easy.” She could sense his anxiety. “I’m Shigure’s sister, Fu. This is my
bedroom...Mugen, Yana, and my brother went to ditch the car.”

He stared blinking for a moment.” Oh...”
//Then they are okay?//
He had to shut his eyes under the swirling dizziness filling him.

“You should lay back down, you don’t look too good. You lost a lot of blood, scared us all half
to death.”

Jin took a pained breath, laying down. “F-forgive me...you should not...be involved with this. It is
too dangerous.”

“Don’t worry, everyone already told me that. Mugen and I may not get along, but we are friends.
If he wants this, then I’m with him. Besides, you shouldn’t worry about other people right now.”
//He’s kinda cute...//

“I need to get up, I need to see him now.” Jin tried to sit again.

“No, you need to lay down. He’s not here right now, remember?” Fu gently pushed him back
down on the bed.

Looking at her in shock a little, he exhaled, giving up. Laying back down. “Please, do not think
me rude. It was never my intention to steal your bed, heh.” He closed his eyes.
//I can barely breathe...//

“You’re hurt, I can’t let you lay in the tub. I’m gonna go get you some iced tea.” She stood up.

“No, that is okay. Do not trouble-”

“Shut up will ya? Damn, it’s just tea. I can see your lips cracking from here.” Fu didn’t bother
turning around as she exited.

Jin took a few deep breaths, his body refusing to do anything but ache.
//I think today counts as overdoing it, as Mugen said.//
He now realized his shirt was off, bandages wrapped here and there, he had Mugen’s old black
jeans on again.

His hand weakly clutched the fabric.
//Mugen...please be okay...//
A few silent tears fell from his eyes.
//Kaze...you did not deserve that...I am so sorry I got you killed.//
A little louder sob escaped, and he rolled stiffly to his side, curling up.
//This will never end...everyone will get hurt. Now even more people are involved.//
His mind imagined Mugen, dead in a chair and he shivered.
//No...//

“Sorry it’s loaded with sugar, my boyfriend made it-” She paused, seeing the pale one crying.
“Oh no, are you in pain?” The small girl sat the glass on a dresser rushing to the bed.

Jin rolled back to his back, wiping his eyes quickly. “I am sorry. No I am okay.”
//Do not be so weak all the time.//

“You guys went through a lot today, huh?” Fu sat on the bed by his feet.

He nodded. “Someone was killed.”

“Yeah, Mugen told me. I’m sorry you all had to go through that. Must be horrible to see.”

“The dead do not bother me.”
//It was terrible...they mutilated him.//

“Shit, I’d be freaked out. I’ve only seen my Grandma at a funeral. Nothing like what Mugen
described.”
//I wish I knew what to do he looks so miserable...upset...//
“Oh, here, drink this.” She got up and handed him the happy yellow plastic glass.

“Thank you, I do not mean to be a burden.” He graciously took a sip, sitting up on his elbow with
much effort.

“Not at all...Shishi will lay on the couch and make me come all the way downstairs to hand him
the remote, less than a foot away.”

“I was not aware he had a sister.” Pale fingers handed the half full glass back.

“That’s my brother for ya, never even mentioned me, ne?”

“I am very thankful for your assistance. We had no where to go, this whole mess is my fault.”

“Cha...from what I understand it sounds like your families fault. All you’re doing is trying to be
happy.”

“...At the expense of people’s lives.” He frowned a little.

“With great power comes great responsibility, I think Spiderman pushed that. But it’s crap. In the
end people do what people want to do. There is gonna be psycho’s and murderers, and people
who just want peace.”

Jin stared at her. Her face was smooth and glowing with a natural elegance.
//She is rather beautiful.//

“Oi?” She snapped her fingers in front of his eyes.

“Huh?” He jumped.

“I asked if you were hungry. Food helps me calm down.”

“Heh, no thank you...I am fine.”
//You are becoming a whore...stop staring and thinking such things.//

“Sheesh, do you let anyone help you?”

“I am fine, really. Tired yes, but no reason to make someone like you wait on me.”

“Someone like me?” She narrowed her eyes.

“N-no, I did not mean-” He gawked. “I meant someone as beautiful as you.”
//Nice, really nice move...//

Fu blinked before clapping her hands together. “Really?! You think so?”

“Heh, yes.”

“No cute guys ever say that! Mugen always says I’m flat chested.”
//Damn, too bad he likes dudes.//

“That is not very nice.”

“Heh, heh. I like you. Shishi finally got a good friend. Not meathead Yana and Scrawny Dog.”

“Scrawny Dog?” Jin couldn’t help but laugh, she had to mean Mugen.

“Oops, sorry, he’s your boyfriend.”

“It is okay.” He smiled some, laying back down with a wince.

“Oh no.” Fu gasped, covering her mouth. “You’re bleeding again, your shoulder.”

His eyes glanced at the red rapidly staining the white gauze. “I am sorry, if you wish I can go
somewhere else. I do not want to ruin your bed.”

“I’m not worried about the damn bed, stupid. Are you okay? Does it hurt?”

He looked at her with the most confused gaze. “It is okay.”

“God, you’re so stubborn! It’s not bad to complain a little!”

“Fine. It does hurt. Does this make you feel better?” He was suprised at his own response, it
sounded a little harsh. “Forgive me, I did not mean to raise my voice at you.”

“It’s okay, I’m happy you did. And no, it doesn’t make me feel better...I don’t want you to be in
pain.”

“I know.” He looked away, shyly as she stared at him.
//...When she shouted it made me think of Sayoko.//
Her hand entered his field of vision and he flinched.

“Sorry.” She pulled her hand back.
//What’s up with him? He’s so jumpy...//

“N-no, I was thinking about something...you startled me.”

“Oh...I was...I mean, your hair is in your face.”

“Do not worry, it always does that. It is no use to move it.”
//I must calm myself.//

“Bullshit.” She reached slowly and smoothed the damp hair out of the way. Jin closed his eyes,
her hand was very soft and unlike Mugen’s or Yana’s. “You’re burning up, you have a fever.”

“I am just tired.” He sighed as she began to softly stroke his forehead and temples.

“Shh...just relax. It will help the pain.”

“Mmhm.”
//She is right.//

As he began to breathe more evenly, almost slipping into sleep, the feeling of falling came and he
jumped.

“Heh, it’s all right...shhh...go back to sleep.” The tiny hand kept it’s slow rhythm.

She stared at him long after she felt him fall asleep.
//Wow, I don’t wanna move my hand...damn you Mugen.//

- - - - -

“So what did you guys do with the car?” Fu sat on the couch around the three.

“Reported it stolen, drove it off into a lake.” Yana smiled.

“Classic.” She sighed.

“Did he stop bleeding?” Mugen asked.

“I think so, when I checked on him it looked clean.”

“It needs sutures, but I’m afraid to take him to a hospital.”

“Yeah, they’re probably all over them.”

“My boyfriend’s gonna be home soon. I need you guys to help me explain this all to him.”

“No prob.”

“You still with Cody?” Shigure turned to her.

“Yep.” She smiled.

“That’s cause he really wants a man.” Mugen added laughing, Fu threw a pillow at him.

They got quiet when they heard someone slowly coming down the stairs. Jin appeared in the
doorway gripping the wall, he took a deep breath before falling ungracefully to his knees.

“Jin?” Mugen rushed over to him.

“Heh...” He was breathing very heavy, face flushed. “I...just wanted...to...see you.” The shaking
form smiled at him.

“You shouldn’t be up.”

“No...I came...all...the way...down here.” He closed his eyes taking another deep breath. “I am
okay now.”

Mugen stood up, helping Jin to his feet. The pale one leaned heavy against him, the two making
their way to the couch. As they sat Jin yelped quietly.

“Heh, sorry about that.” He blushed a little. “I do not wish to be alone.”
//Loser...//

“It’s all right.” Fu smiled warmly, trying to ease his embarrassment.

Jin leaned against Mugen, shutting his eyes. The room seemed to be swirling around at the
moment. It was all he could do to keep from feeling nauseous.

Mugen in turn wrapped his arm around him, he could feel the pale ones heart racing.
//He’s really sick right now...I can tell.//
“Hey, you okay?” Mugen whispered into Jin’s ear so only he would hear.

The pale one didn’t say anything or open his eyes, but he shook his head slightly. Mugen felt a
small wave of panic flow through him. “We’re gonna go upstairs, okay? You two can fill Cody
in, right?”

“Sure.” Yana looked at Mugen carefully.

Not even asking, he picked up Jin carefully, and began carrying him. The pale one just held his
hand against Mugen’s chest.

As they entered the upstairs hallway, Mugen cautiously watched his loves face. “What’s wrong
babe?”

“...I need you.” He replied breathy.

“What for?”

“Just to lay with, I am sorry...it was selfish.”

“Nah, I wanna lay with you too.”

“I...feel really bad...Mugen...” He trailed off a little.

“Bad like how?”

“It hurts...my back more than the shoulder. I think I hurt it when I fell...”

“Yana said you had a bruise.”

“...I do not like...feeling like this.”

Mugen carefully lay him down, sitting next to him. “Who would?” He tried to smile.

“...It makes me remember...that I am dying...”

“Shh, you’re just tired and cut up.” The tan one bit his lip, furrowing his brows.

“Heh...” Jin smiled, closing his eyes; but the sorrow remained visible in his expression.

“I love you Jin, we’re gonna make it.”

“...You...looked so cute...with the gun...” The pale one spoke softly before passing out.

Mugen bit his lip as his eyes began to sting.
//He is not gonna fucking die!//
He took off his shirt, situating himself holding the unconscious beauty to his chest.

- - - - -

Mugen rolled to his back, taking a second to remember he was in Fu’s bed.
//Never thought I’d end up back here...//
Smiling dumbly he turned to see Jin, who was sleeping next to him.
//Everything in the world is trying to make me leave you...I can’t. You’re too beautiful.//

“Mugen?” Jin spoke without opening his eyes.

“Oh, you’re awake.”

“You were moving...please...do not leave.”

“I’m not, don’t worry.” The tan one slowly began stroking Jin’s hair.

“Would you ask Fu if I may borrow her bed again today? It is rude I know, however-”

“Yeah, I’ll tell her. She won’t mind...you just gonna chill today?”

“I need to sleep.” He rolled to his stomach yawning.

“Good. You’ve been on the go a lot.”

Silence crept in, but not in an awkward way.

“Jin? Have you told Yana or Shishi about...your illness?”

The sleepy eyes opened. “No.”

“Do you wanna keep it a secret?”

“It is not a conscious effort. I simply do not want them to change how they feel about me.”

“Why would they do that?”

“I do not want to be treated as an invalid.”

“It’s up to you if you don’t want to. I won’t. But sooner or later they’re gonna figure it out.”

Jin sighed, closing his eyes again tense. “I am aware.”

“Do you think those guys were trying to kill you? I thought they wanted you back?”

“Hmm, it would appear she has realized if I was dead she would inherit everything.”

“That greedy bitch!” Mugen growled.

“Heh, I do not mind. She can have it, I only desire my freedom.”

“You shouldn’t have to ditch everything you love for that.”

“The only love in that house was between Bushido and myself. It is wood, and stone, and nothing
more.” He smiled. “Now, be quiet. Let us go back to sleep.”

- - - - -

The same flowery perfume hovered over him. As Jin opened his eyes, he met two brown gems
staring back.

“Uh, hi.” She was sitting on the bed, leaning over very close to his face.

“Miss Fu?” He blinked as she jumped up.

“I was uh, just, checking to see if you were breathing.” She rubbed her neck nervously.

“Oh.” The pale one sat up, still very stiff from injuries. “What time is it?”

“A little after six.”

“Please tell me you mean 6:00AM?” He paled.

“Nope, that would be PM. You have to be starving by now.”
//Gods he’s hot.//

“Forgive me, I wish to actually help out while I am here. I have been sleeping too much lately.”

“Maybe after you’ve healed. One wrong move and that shoulder will start bleeding again.”

“That is right...” His eyes turned to the pinkish bandage.

“Uh huh...so how about I bring it up? I made miso soup...”

“Uh, I really do not want to trouble you...but if you have already prepared it...”

“Heh, from now on I’m not asking. I’ll just do it.” Fu got up and headed downstairs.

//She is so sweet, I could never tell her no.//
The pale one frowned at his own thoughts.
//What have they done to me? Now all of a sudden everyone is attractive...but she is a ‘she’. Is
that not wrong? I thought I was supposed to be homosexual? I love Mugen, and I love Yana and
Shigure’s affections...I have never had an interest in females...but her face. It is so beautiful and
lively-//
Jin snapped his eyes up as said beauty returned with a tray.

“Sorry it’s not much, my boyfriend is the cook, and he’s at work.”

“That is right, I have yet to meet him. I am very sorry to have stolen your bed.”

//What is up with this guy?//
“No prob...here’s a spoon.” She stared carefully at the pale hand that graciously took it.

“Thank you.”

For a brief second, the two met eyes, both slightly out of breath.

“I, I should get downstairs. Shishi wants me to call a few friends, one of them may have a car you
guys can use.”

“Yes, Yana’s was destroyed I believe.”

“Anyway, I’ll let you eat. I’ll see ya in a little while, don’t choke.” She smiled happily, standing
up.

“All right...”

- - - - -

“Damnit!” The elderly woman threw the phone against a wall. “How long has it been and you’ve
come up with nothing?! You’re all worthless! I should kill you three myself!”

“Madam the tracking device is showing the vehicle is quite far away. They could have abandoned
it though.”

“Then don’t you think that is something to look into?!” She growled.

“Yes Madam...”

“I want you to find that tawny son-of-a-bitch and bring me his balls! As for Jin...I’d rather have
him alive, there are far worse punishments than death. But if they put up a fight, kill them. Kill
anyone involved, I want no loose ends!”

“Yes Madam...”

“I’m already losing money because of that brats irresponsible absence. All those years and he
waits until now to have a brain...find him, or you three will be in the grave with that servant and
his lowly friends! Now go, get out of my sight!”

“As you wish Madam...”

- - - - -

“So, what’s the game plan guys? How long do we risk staying here?” Yana asked as he, Mugen,
Shigure, and Cody sat on the porch.

“What do you think Mugen?” Shigure asked, all eyes fell on the tan one.

“It’s hard to say. It’s not safe that’s for damn sure, they probably are looking for Yana’s car...only
a matter of time before they find it. I’d say we move out, but Jin...he’s in no shape to leave yet.”

“Tomorrow I’ll bring home what I need to fix him up, but recovery time still needs to be there.”
Cody added. The man was medium build, a little on the short side. Long blonde hair and a
brownish goatee. “Fu’s found you all a car...it’s probably an old Toyota, but it will work, heh.”

“Thank you Cody. I don’t mean to push this on you and Sis.” The redhead smiled.

“Nah, it’s cool man. I’d do anything for Fu’s family...and Mugen. Hell if it wasn’t for you, I’d
have never met her.”

“Shit, don’t remind me of that.” Mugen faux gagged. “ I did discover that I really liked guys after
her, heh, so be careful.”

“Either way, it’s cool with us.”

“But Mugie, where will we go? We can’t go home...maybe ever.” The taller blonde sighed. “I’m
probably fired as of now...”

“C’mon Yana, no one asked for this. I can get someone at the bar to send me some money.”
Shigure added.

“I got a few credit cards...not much though.” Mugen rustled through his wallet. “We could get a
hotel room under a fake name.”

“Is that safe?”

“If we leave tomorrow and be careful with Jin, it should be. They haven’t seen the new wheels
yet. Is there a hotel around here?” The tan one lit a cigarette, looking to Cody.

“Shitty ones...”

“Cool, as long as it’s standing.”

- - - - -

Mugen slowly walked into the room, smiling, seeming Jin sitting up. His eyes were closed and his
hair down. Letting his thin fingers comb through it.

“Whatcha doing?”

The pale one jumped a little. “Mugen! I have missed you.”

“Heh, me too...now, answer.”

“Oh...” He sighed removing his hand. “There are a few more glass shards...I believe.”

“Let me see.” The tan one settled on his knees behind Jin. Slowly lifting his hair in sections to see
the scalp. “Shit...more than a few babe.” As his hands busied themselves, he frowned. “I’m
sorry.”

“How is it remotely your fault?” The onyx eyes closed tense as the glass was removed.

“I dunno, I’m just really sorry...for everyone.”

“Hhh...” Jin drew a sharp breath as one fragment seemed embedded deeper, stinging greatly.

Mugen withdrew is hands, wrapping his arms around Jin. “I fucking love you so much, I was so
afraid I’d lose you.”

“Mugen-”

“I’m so happy you didn’t get shot.” He squeezed tighter but still minded the injury.

“I was afraid they would shoot you, and Yana and Shigure.”

“We’re leaving tomorrow, as soon as Fu gets us that car and Cody sews you up. ‘Kay?”

“I will go anywhere for you.”

“Heh, except in leather pants, ne? Sit up so I can get the rest of this glass.”

“I love you.”

- - - - -

“That everything?” Yana asked shutting the trunk of the maroon Corolla.

“Yep, I think so. We’re waiting on Mugen and Jin.” Shigure called from the porch. “Well Sis,
Cody...I guess I’ll see ya. I hope.” The redhead hugged Fu firmly.

“You will, don’t worry.” She tried not to cry.

“We can’t call for a while, but...as soon as I can.”

“I know, it’s okay.”

“Careful...” Mugen’s voice entered as he held the door for Jin.

The pale ones fluttery laughter drew questionable looks from the three.

“It is so strange...I feel so weird, heh heh.” Jin stumbled into view. Dressed in Mugen’s jeans and
a black T-shirt of Cody’s.

The scruffy blonde leaned forward to whisper to Shigure and Fu. “Sedatives, heh, Mugen said he
gets scared around needles.”

They both nodded smiling.

“It’s okay babe, we’re leaving.” Mugen smiled as they shut the door.

“We are?” Jin blinked a little unevenly.

“Uh huh.”

“Ohh...goodbye you two, I will miss you so much.” The pale one latched onto them.

“Heh, it was nice meeting you.” Cody sweatdropped.

“Goodbye Fu...you are really pretty.” Jin gave her a hug by herself.

“Uh...” She blushed. “Heh, bye.”
//I’ll miss you.//

As the pale one let go he looked very sad. “I hope we all meet again under better circumstances.”

“Me too.” Fu smiled, easing his sorrow.

“Okay guys I’ll see ya later, thanks. See ya no-tits...” Mugen half waved, helping his disoriented
koibito to the car smiling.

“Take care, pencil legs...” Fu stuck her tongue out at him.

- - - - -

END CHAPTER TEN

((Wow, I can’t believe how long it took to get this up. I just write too damn much ^_^ . I’ve got
the story done up to about Chapter 17, it’s just a matter of typing it and adding some polish.
Thank you to everyone who has stuck with this story since day one, and to those who are just now
reading it. I love you guys... *Tries to seduce drugged up Jin* ))