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
aired...and it took on a life of it’s own.
Rating:
R - Yaoi, Lemon, Shonen-ai, Language, Violence.
Pairing(s):
Mugen/Jin, OC/OC/Mugen, 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 ELEVEN - SECRETS AND GREEN CARPET

“Which shitty hotel we gonna pick?” Yana asked quietly from the back seat. Jin was laying, head
in the blondes lap, sleeping. Mugen’s red hoodie as a makeshift blanket.

“I dunno, you all pick...” The tan one drove aimlessly.

“The one we passed was off the road at least.”

“Sounds good.” Mugen began turning around.

“This car is soo damn small.” Shigure laughed looking around. “You must be dying in the
backseat Yana.”

“Nah, it’s bearable.” He pointed to Jin’s face in his lap.

“You’re sick.” The redhead turned back around laughing.
//Lucky fuck...//

“Take it easy back there...he does have stitches.” Mugen pretended to swat blonde.

“Oh, you two are no fun.”

- - - - -

“This place reeks...how can it legally smell like this and be open to the public?” Shigure cringed
walking in.

Yana followed behind carrying Jin. “Eww...”

The putrid green carpet almost crunched under their feet.

“I’m afraid to lay him down on ‘that’.” His eyes pointed to one of two stained double beds.

“Heh, just lay him on Mugie’s hoodie.”

“Problem solved.” Yana laughed.

“All right...no TV, no phone, and we’re paid for three nights.” The tan one walked in. “Eh, not as
bad as I expected.”

“What?! How could it be worse?” Yana was now stretching his arms.

“Believe me I’ve seen much worse.” He lazily flopped down on the bed, bouncing for effect. The
other two gagged. “Like it or not, we’re here.” The cinnamon eyelids closed.

“Yeah you’re right.” The blonde sat next to him.
//God you look beautiful right now Mugie...//

“Heh, anyone check the bathroom?” Mugen practically yawned.

The two sat silently as Shishi wandered flicking on the light switch. As the light struggled to come
on they heard another gag.

“Yep...” Mugen laughed. He was trying to doze off when he felt strong hands on his back. “Eh?”
One eye opened, peeping up.

“You look tired.” Yana began massaging the tense body.

“Mmhm.”

“Heh, hopefully not too tired.”

Mugen rose an eyebrow at the lusty tone. “Why not?”

“C’mon, I had one of the sexiest beings on the planet nuzzle my junk for two hours. What do you
think?”

“He nuzzled?” Mugen sat up smiling.

“Maybe more sleeping than nuzzling, but it was close enough!”

“You two aren’t leaving me out of it this time.” Shigure jumped on the bed.

“Aww, poor Shishi.” Yana rustled his hair.

“Well...you’ve be tapin’ Jin for a while now, you too Mugen. All I got was an apprehensive kiss.”

“Jealous?” Yana winked.

“That too, mostly horny.”

“What do you want?” Mugen smiled playfully.

“Hmm...I want you to suck me off...while Yana fucks you.”

The tan one didn’t even bat an eye. “Mmm, sounds good to me...Yana?”

“Fine by me cutie.”

“It’s a shame Jin’s hurt. I’d love to eat him out while all this is going on.” The redhead pouted,
looking over at the dead to the world form sprawled on his stomach.

“He won’t wake up for a while.” Mugen sighed.

Tan lids blinked in suprise as Yana began yanking his shirt over his head. “What are you-”

“When I startled this, I meant now...”

“Heh, whore.” Mugen took off his pants before the blonde could get to them.

- - - - -

//Where am I?//
Jin’s semi-conscious mind wandered.
//It is so warm...//
He tried to move but was blocked on both sides.
//What?//
As he struggled an arm wrapped around his waist.
//Who is that?//
More struggling.

“Go back to sleep.”

//Yanagisawa?//
“Huh?” Jin blinked his eyes open.

“Heh, nothing, morning hun.”

“Morning? But...” He looked to the side to see Shigure’s back against him. Mugen with his head
between his legs, both asleep.

He couldn’t help but blush a little. “I cannot feel my legs.”

“Mugie, move it.” Yana used his knee to nudge the tan one.

Mugen moaned in an annoyed way, before rolling over on Shigure’s legs.

“Better?”

“Much.” Jin smiled, wiggling the feeling back into his limbs. “Where are we?”

“Some hotel...if you could call it that.”

“Oh...”

“We’re here for three days, then it’s anyones guess.”

Jin sighed. “This is becoming ridiculous. I am so-” He was stopped by Yana’s hand covering his
mouth.

“Don’t even think about it. None of this is your fault, got that?”

Jin nodded, Yana removed his hand.

“Good, now we had a long night. Go back to sleep.”

“Y-yeah.” The pale one blinked, feeling Yana relax against him.

Jin stared blankly at the water stained ceiling. Still trying to feel his toes.
//Did I get sick again? Is that what they mean by ‘long night’?//
He frowned.
//If it is happening without my knowing again...//

An image replayed in his mind. He was about twelve, just finishing a kendo class, Jin began
walking back to change his clothes. Before he knew what was going on, he was out, on the floor.

//I woke up in a hospital two days later. It was the first time I blacked out like that.//
He couldn’t help but take a ragged breath.
//Please don’t let it start happening this frequently.//
Slender hands raised to cover his face. He had managed not to worry about his illness for a while;
but it was always in the back of his mind. As well as his lack of certain related items.

Eventually he would have to tell the other two. Mugen was right, they weren’t dumb.
//Why is this so hard?//
Another shaky breath.
//I should just tell them...Yana, Shigure...I am going to die. Simple, right?//
His stomach turned.
//Sure...//

“Jin?”

The pale one jumped, removing his hands to see Shigure smiling.

“Heh, you okay over there?”

“I am fine.” They spoke softly to not wake the others.

“You don’t look like it. Something on your mind?”

Jin bit his lip softly.
//Never. I cannot tell him now.//
“...I am worried about this...not knowing where to go next.”

The redhead smiled, laying on his side, facing Jin. He took his hand and caressed the pale chin.

“Don’t worry, eventually something will let up. We can hotel hop until then.”

Jin nodded, finding himself staring at Shigure. Of all of them, it was the redhead he knew the
least. Even though he was the first to try and talk to him.
//He is attractive as well...his hair is beautiful.//

“Yo?”

“Huh?” He blinked out of his thoughts.

“Do you wanna go get some air? It’s pretty nasty in here.”

“Yes.”

That was a good idea, getting back to sleep was a fruitless task at this point. Somehow he
detangled from Yana and slid away from Mugen. Starting to move, his shoulder’s full injury set
it.

“Ah...” Jin gasped, grabbing the bandaged area.

“Ooh, I forgot about that. Cody stitched you up before we left.”

“When did we leave?”

“Yesterday.”

//Yesterday?//
“So I have only slept one night?”

Shigure looked at him strangely. “Yeppers.”

He sighed in relief. “God, I was afraid I had gotten sick again...like that one day.”

“Heh, no. You were under the effect of sedatives.”

“Oh.”
//That is why I feel so groggy.//

“Here, put this on.” Shigure chucked Jin a black hoodie. “It’s cold out there.”

The two got dressed quietly. Shigure stealing Yana’s cigarettes before they stepped outside.

“Fuuuhck...” Shigure shivered, pulling his jacket closed. “Fuckin’ frigid.”

“It is very foggy...are you sure it is safe to be out here? After the other day...”

“They didn’t see us at Sis’, so we should be okay here. Just stay alert.”

Jin nodded looking around, as Shigure lead the way to a small bench next to a motorcycle parked
on the side of the hotel. Doing a quick look around, the redhead produced a fat joint; smiling
sneaky. He sparked the zippo and lit the end.

“What are you doing?!” Jin turned to him, looking around quickly.

“Chill, no ones out there.”

“Are you serious?! What about the staff?”

“Easy Officer Buzzkill, we’ll save ‘em a hit. I’m a pro at guerrilla smoking techniques.” He
smiled laughing, as he passed the joint.

“But...” He faultered, seeing it burning so smoothly and smelling so dank. “It does smell very
nice...”

“C’mon trust me sugar...It’s okay I swear.”

Jin sighed taking it against his better judgment. Drawing slowly.
//He is brazen it would appear.//

“See no sirens, alarms, and SWAT team from the roof.”

“Heh.” He exhaled. “What about staying alert?”

“I’m alert, like Bob Marley said, weed shows me to myself.”

“Bob Marley?” Jin took another hit, handing it back.

“You don’t know who Marley is?!” The beautiful eyes were wide.

“Uh...no. Was he important?”

“No way...you don’t know.” Shigure gasped. “C’mon lets get in the car, I may have only what I
had in Yana’s car, but I’m never without Marley.”

“O...kay.” Before he could further question the red head grabbed his hand, pulling him on.

Shigure slipped into the room to get the keys before returning. The two sat in the front, Jin
watching him carefully as he produced a leather wallet. Sliding the shiny disc into the slot, in a
few button pushes, the smooth sound of “Sun Is Shining” began.

“This CD is mostly old stuff, the good shits lost at the house.”

Jin nodded, as the redhead lit the joint, rolling the windows up tight.

“So, he was a musician?”

Shigure handed him the liner notes. “Man, he was so much more. A legend, a philosopher, a
peace keeper. The law tried to kill him off. In terms of weed, heh, he was like ‘da godfather’. He
even has a joint style named after him.”

Jin eyed the paper carefully, hitting the joint. “That is quite a list of accomplishments.”

“Wonderful man, he died though...” Shigure took the notes and joint back. “What do you think?”

“It is very melodic. I am not experienced with music.”

“Melodic, soulful, groovin’.”

“Is that him singing?”

“Yep. Sexiest voice ever, well, other than yours.” He smiled teasing as he passed it.

Jin’s eyelids were beginning to droop a little. “Heh, it is a voice. I have never considered it sexy.”

“Like honey...”
//Like that night I heard you with Yana. Mmm...I’d like to make you sing.//

Jin looked away, blushing slightly.

//He’s so shy...God it’s too cute.//
When he passed him the joint this time, he let his hand linger, brushing against the paler skin.

“Do you really think it is okay to be doing this here? The smoke is becoming as thick as the fog.”

“Don’t worry, this place is so run down and out of the way, I doubt anyone else is here.”
//Subject changer.//

“I do not mean to sound naggy. This is illegal though, correct?”

“Only because they make more money that way.”

“They?”

“Them, the man, the government...”

“Oh...”
//I am so lost...//

“Bastards. Heh, puff puff pass cutie.”

Another slight blush and he passed it. “Yuruse...”

“No problem, it’s almost gone anyway. We can smoke a cig and air out.” The redhead took it to
the roach, butting it in the ashtray.

As he rolled the windows down, he produced cigarettes, handing Jin one, taking one for himself.

“I-I have never really...heh.” Jin eyed the white stick carefully.

“You don’t smoke? Oh I didn’t know, we all do. You don’t have to.”

“No, no...I mean, well...I took a few hits off one of Yana’s once.”

“Just draw harder, light the white, and you’re okay.” Shigure smiled, handing him the zippo.
//Damn I feel like a pusher now.//

He nodded, attempting it, coughing only a little.

“Watch it.”

“N-nice...” He regained his breath, taking a smaller drag.

“Heh, you’ll get use to it. Lets go back to the bench. Don’t know how good the battery is.”

“Okay.”

As they were getting out of the car, their room door opened.

“Oi, where’s Yana’s cigarettes?” Mugen stepped out, rubbing his bare arms. “Heh, Jin? You
smoking now?”

“Mugen...Good morning.” The pale one held the smoking stick low.

“You don’t have to hide it, I don’t care...just give me one.”

“You’re gonna freeze.” Shigure laughed at Mugen’s little stay warm dance.

“It’s really not that bad.” Limber fingers lit the cigarette. He gave Shigure the lighter back, eyeing
up Jin. Who seemed lost in the pink morning sky. He carefully walked behind him, wrapping his
arms around his waist.

“Mmm...you smell so good.” Mugen began roughly smelling Jin’s hair, leaning against him.

“Heh, heh...I do?” He was more than a little shocked, laughing as the warm breath tickled his
neck.

“Yep...like a big fat joint. Y’all might wanna use some cologne. This is a public place.”

Jin gawked blushing a little, holding still. “Is it really that strong a scent?”

“That and the cars still rollin’ like Cheech and Chong just stepped out.”

The pale one turned to face him. “Cheech and Chong?”

“Nevermind...” Mugen leaned forward to kiss the startled lips.

//He is very uppy today...//
Jin let his head fall to the side, missing the tan ones mouth against his.

“I’d say get a room, but we got one.” Shigure coughed, ending the moment.
//Cockblocker.//

“It’s too cold out here anyway.” Mugen flicked the cigarette butt, as Jin stepped on his.

- - - - -

“The last one?!” You thief bitch!” Yana looked up from the empty pack, shocked.

“We can get more...” Shigure sat on the bed, ignoring him.

“When? Go get some you bastard.”

Jin was going to turn and say that he smoked one too, but Mugen kept urging him forward;
pressed to his back.

“Mugen, what are you doing?” He tried to stand still.

“Move.” He pushed harder.

He lead him to the bed, trying to push him down on it.

“Wait, what-” He was silenced as Mugen began kissing him passionately.

They shifted position and Mugen was on top of the pale one, at the edge of the bed. Jin found
himself lost in the moment; but as Mugen’s hands unzipped the hoodie, he remembered the other
two were close by.

“S-stop...hold on...”

The tan ones kissed covered the alabaster throat. “Why?”

“Because...” He blushed. “I mean...”

“We don’t care.” Yana spoke loudly, Shigure sighed.

//I do not know if I can do this...//
“But.” Jin bit his lip. “I do not-”

“Shh, I’ve wanted you all night.” He lifted the shirt to latch on to a rosy nipple. Jin bucked,
shutting his eyes.

“Ooh, this is better than nicotine.” Yana walked over to sit next to Shigure, both giving the pair
full attention.

//This is insane...//
Jin blushed deeper, hearing the two whispering right beside them.

Mugen began kissing slowly down the tense belly.
//I hope this works...//
He was hoping if he could get Jin use to this, the four of them could try and make this four-way
thing work. His hands fluidly opened the pants, pulling them apart and down.

“Mugen...I am not sure if-” The blush worsened.

“Shh...” He slid his hands down the boxers, taking hold lightly.

The pale one hissed. For a moment Jin decided to lay back and let his lover work. Even though
the knowledge the two were watching made him shake.

Wasting no time, Mugen placed a small kiss upon the waiting tip. Earning a slight gasp above.
//I wanted you to be with us last night.//
He slid the head slowly through his lips.

“Mugen...” Jin sighed, covering his face.
//Why am I letting him do this?!//

//Good.//
Smiling slightly, taking in a little more. Slithering his tongue in a teasing way.

“Ugh...” The pale ones breathing became heavy, the urgency of the moment taking control.

“Fuck he’s hot...” Shigure whispered to Yana, practically drooling.

“Oh he gets better than that.” The blonde licked his lips hungrily.

The commentary caused Jin to shudder. A deep heat settling in him, causing Mugen’s movements
to be more intense. He began to float dangerously close to the end. Mugen felt the thin thigh jerk
and pulled up. Smiling evilly.

“Heh...I think I’ll let someone else finish this.”

Jin opened his eyes, looking at Mugen wide and annoyed. “What?!”

“Why not? We’re all here...”

He looked away, wanting to scream at the throbbing state his love left him in. Not sure what to do
or say.

“Shishi, it’s only fair.” Mugen turned.

“Really?!” The redhead blinked happily.

Yana pouted. “How is that fair?”

“You’ve already had a turn.”

Hearing their words made him slightly angry, but somehow more in need. Mugen was right, he
didn’t care who did it at this point.

“Please...anyone?” He spoke moaning slightly in annoyance at their bickering.

“How can you let something that precious beg?” Shigure stood up, removing his coat.

Mugen stood up; patting Jin’s thigh, before the redhead replaced him.

“Heh, hey cutie.” He smiled.

“Heh...” Jin lay back, closing his eyes.
//I am losing my mind behaving like this.//

Sensing the painful want, Shigure held the slightly pink organ.
//I’ve wanted to do this for so long, among other things.//

Jin bit his lip in anticipation. Taking a deep breath, as wet lips took him half way. Toes curling
slightly. A few heavy sucks and Jin felt that blurry sensation return.

“Yes...” The slow waves of pleasure began to accumulate, as his hands gripped the sheets.

//You taste so good...//
Shigure took his hand and wrapped it around the remaining flesh.

“Shigure...” Jin’s breath hitched, as a new dimension of feeling appeared.

//There we go...nice.//
The redhead smiled, flicking his tongue up and down the underside.

He was about to draw up completely, when Mugen’s voice called him back.

“Baby...do you want this?” The tan one stood up, revealing his still firm self.

His heart jumped. “Y-yes but...”

Before he could ask, Mugen positioned himself near the pale ones mouth. Jin blinked before
looking up at Mugen, whose gaze was flaming with desire.

Jin closed his eyes and opened his mouth a little, signaling to Mugen to proceed.

The tan one exhaled loudly as Jin got use to the angle, beginning to suckle him softly.

//Fuck...//
The pale one’s heart was pounding, the blush was covering his shoulders and chest.

“You guys are no fun.” Yana whined.

“Then why don’t you take the back?” Mugen winked.

Jin fluttered his eyes open.
//Back? Does he mean-?!//

“Mmm...my favorite.” Yana took no time removing his pants, using the last two of his lube
packets.

Jin tried to look down, as Shigure moved a little, but couldn’t see anything with Mugen holding
his head. The two cold liquid covered fingers entered him, and he moaned against the organ in his
mouth.

“Uh, thanks Yana.” The tan one sighed, as the vibration rung through him.

“You are so sexy Jin, I promise this will be so good.” The blonde stood up, rubbing himself
against the tight entrance.

//Yana!//
He held his breath waiting, A small twinge of guilt ran through him, as he realized he was craving
Yana the most.
//It is just the action...//

Thought became non-existent as the blonde slid in half way. Mugen pulled out as Jin yelped. Lube
or not Yana was huge. Shigure sat up, admiring the sight as well.

Jin panted, closing his eyes. “Y-Yana...”

“Mmm, you’re so sweet.” He leaned over, kissing the pale one deeply. Using that as a distraction
he began slowly rocking back and forth.

Jin felt the tension build and grabbed the wide shoulders. “Uh, Yana...”

“So beautiful...” Yana closed his eyes as his rhythm evened out.

//This is all too much.//
Jin held his breath feeling his body shake and wither under the blonde.

“I’ve got this you guys.” Yana looked up and winked at the other two.

Mugen nodded, watching attentively. Shigure gave him the finger.

Jin was starting to become incoherent. Wanting nothing more than to fall over this edge they kept
him teetering on. Pulling his legs up to wrap tightly around Yana’s waist.

“Heh, sweet baby...” Yana returned his attention to where it belonged. Kissing the heated throat.

“Mmm...” Jin leaned up, kissing Yana as well, wishing he could find his mouth.

He was rewarded with the wondrous cavern, letting his tongue wander the inside

//He’s never kissed back like that before.//
Yana began moving faster, aiming upwards.

“Uh, fuck!” Jin yelped, feeling that lovely bundle of nerves grazed.

“Nice.” Shigure gleamed, Mugen nodded.

A few more rapid fire hits and Jin was finding breathing difficult.

“Oh...God...” His body shuddered, on the brink of losing control.

“I know you want it...Say it.” Yana teased the delicate ear with his breath.

“I want it.” Jin sighed arching his hips.

“Mmm, again.”

“I want it!” He shivered calling out.

Yana smirked, turning to stick his tongue out at Mugen and Shigure.

“Yana...Yana...” Jin let go of his shoulders and grabbed the sheets, pulling the corner up. Holding
his breath as the world began to slow.

“Cum for me honey...” He thrust hard and up, feeling the body under his draw up.

“Ahh!” Jin screamed, cum shooting up and onto his chest. Some coating Yana’s abdomen. He
began cooing as Yana continued his lovely assault, finding his own end. Collapsing against the
heaving beauty.

“Mmm...God you’re a genius Mugen.”

Shigure turned, nodding in agreement.

“C’mon, don’t crush him.” The tan one laughed.

“Fuck you Mugie.” The blonde sighed, sitting up and sliding out slowly.

Jin made a small noise, starting to return to his body. Moving his legs awkwardly until Yana stood
up.
//What just happened?!//

“Looks like you could use a towel.” He winked, before standing up completely.

Mugen promptly handed the pale one the towel. He stared a little at first, still not quite aware.
Blinking he quickly cleaned himself, adjusting his clothing.

“T-thanks.” The thin form walked to the bathroom to dispense of the towel.

Jin really was at a loss for words. One moment he was outside; the next he completely lost control
and let Yana have him, in front of Mugen and Shigure.
//Well, they did something as well. Was that the three way they speak of?//
The slender hands gripped the sink, as he splashed cold water on his face; trying to calm the pink
tint that burned there.
//Heh...//
He started blankly at the stained surface of the porcelain, water still flowing.
//It was not that bad. I suppose I did all right then?//
His heart was still racing. It was the single most thrilling moment of his life.
//Other than when we ran away...or were shot at...//
He almost gasped, realizing he was holding his breath; turning the water off.
//All that worry for nothing.//
As he stood he became a little dizzy, but wrote it off as excitement.
//I need to get a hold of myself.//
The pale one sighed, exhaling deeply as he dried his face off.

“You okay in there?” Mugen’s voice pulled him out of his trance.

“Huh? yes...” He placed the towel on the rack, beginning to walk out the door.

As he entered the room, all eyes were on him. This only made him a little nervous, he was almost
use to their staring.

“I...uh, needed a minute.” The delicate features looked down shyly.

“So you’re okay then, you’re not pissed at me? For just springing it on ya?” Mugen’s eyes drew
him in.

“Of course not...it was very...nice.” That damn blush was returning, he wondered if his face
would ever return to it’s original shade.
//I could never put into words what it felt like...too amazing.//

Mugen picked up on the fact his love was shaking. “Oi, maybe you should sit down for a bit?” He
patted the bed beside him.

“And you can get cigarettes, whore.” Yana smiled at the redhead, who sighed getting his jacket.

Jin nodded, noticing the lightheadedness was increasing. He took two steps forward before
slumping to his knees.

“Jin?!” Mugen rushed to his side.

The pale one looked forward dazedly. “I-I am sorry. I just got a little dizzy...”

“It’s okay hun, you should lay down.” Yana looked over concerned as well.

“C’mon.” Mugen stood, helping Jin to his feet.

Instantly a wave of dizziness flooded him and he fell into Mugen. “Damn...” He said in a hushed
voice.
//Not this against, why does it always ruin everything?//

“Shh...you must have overdone it, I’m sorry.” Mugen helped him along.

“No...I am okay, really.” Jin looked away ashamed. He took a deep breath as he lay down, room
shifting.

“You sleep, we got nowhere to be anyway.” Yana smiled, but kept worried eyes locked with
Mugen’s.

“Mmhmm...” The pale one shut his eyes, trying to fight the blackness to no avail.

- - - - -

“He’s out.” Mugen caressed the pale face.

Yana stood, walking behind the tan one.

“You shouldn’t worry, he usually konks out after he cums.”

“Mugen?”

“Yeah?” He turned facing Yana’s serious gaze.

“He’s sick isn’t he?”

Mugen’s heart jumped. “What?!”

“...That night when he got drunk , he told me something about a blood disease. But I don’t think
he wanted me to know.”

Caramel eyes darkened. “Yeah, that’s right.”

Yana sat across from them. “How bad is he Mugie?”

Mugen looked at Jin before staring at the floor. “...I shouldn’t say anything, he wanted to tell you
all...but...” He took a breath. “..He’s dying. They say there is nothing that can be done. His Father
died of it. That time he had the fever, he’s got sick like that before. I took him to the hospital...it’s
like his body just shuts down when he’s tired, or really excited.”

Yana swallowed. “That’s why he’s always so tired?”

Mugen nodded. “I try to tell him to take it easy, but that’s been hard lately. He didn’t even tell me
he was sick until he had to go to the ER.”

“Mugen...I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with this alone...it must be horrible.”

He shrugged. “It’s worse on him. I hoped this would be okay...I didn’t mean for it to hurt him.”

“You didn’t hurt him, he’s just tired. You heard him, he liked it. If he really is...gonna die...then
he deserves to live while he can.”

Mugen crossed his arms over his bare chest. “I don’t know how I can do it...when he-”

“Mugie, don’t worry babe. I’m so sorry.” Yana looked down feeling his own sadness set in.

“Fuck ripped me off twenty bucks.” Shigure busted in, clicking his phone off. He looked up to
see Jin sleeping, heavy looks on Yana and Mugen’s face. “Oh shit...what’s up? He okay?”

Yana and Mugen exchanged glances. “We gotta tell you something.”

- - - - -

“This is so fucked up!” Shigure rolled the joint feverishly. Eyes welled up with tears. “It’s
fucking crazy.”

“Shishi.” Yana sighed.

“Why wouldn’t you tell me? Were you going to let me get attached first?”

“Like knowing would change how you feel about him.”

“Shut up bitch...” The redhead spoke to softly to Yana. A tear fell down to land on his hand.

“I’m so sorry Shishi, I was waiting for Jin to say something. He still...I mean he’s gonna be pissed
if he knows I told you.”

“Don’t sweat it, we’ll play dumb until he says it. But...at least now we know to watch him.”

“He’s always trying to be so strong...he’s probably all fucked up inside...knowing something like
that.” Shigure sighed, lighting the spliff. Not wanting to believe yet.

“What am I supposed to do? How do you think I feel?” Mugen’s eyes narrowed slightly. “I want
to spend the rest of my fucked up life with him...but now...” He shook a little. “Fuck I hate this
shit.” The glistening eyes looked away, shaky breath in his lungs.

Shigure held his hand out, rubbing the toned arm. “I know...I’m sorry I’m like this...it’s just so...”
A small sob broke out and the redhead removed his hand, covering his mouth.

Mugen turned around and held Shigure.

“I’m so sorry Mugen.”

“It’s okay, shh...” He couldn’t help but cry a little too, silently. Jin was becoming his whole life,
and he didn’t realize how much until now.

Yana had to look away, letting his eyes settled to the floor.
//This is horrible.//

“C’mon, puff puff pass.” Yana tried to regain some form of normalcy.

“Heh.” The redhead sat up, wiping his eyes. “Yeah.”

“O-okay...we gotta figure where we should go next.” Mugen did the same.

“Yeah, I got a map, we should head north.”

“Why north?” Yana took the joint.

“I dunno...” He smiled slightly.

“North is good. The farther away from her reach the better.” Mugen got up to get the map. As he
stood, taking a hit, Jin stirred.

All eyes turned to him, each in their own little world of worry. The pale one blinked a few times
before opening his eyes.

“Hey.” Mugen smiled, sitting on the bed next to him.

Jin looked up sleepily. “Hey.”

The small smile made Mugen crazy, he leaned in and wrapped his arms tightly around him.

Jin blinked. “Mugen?”

“Shh...”

The pale one relaxed his shock a little. “Did I miss something?”

“Nah, you were just tired.” He let go reluctantly, sitting up.

Jin noticed the slight redness to his lovers eyes, but not sure it was from the weed.
//Has he been crying?//
Jin sat up, looking to his side to see Yana and Shigure; each looking like their cat just died.

“Something is amiss here.”

“No, not at all.” Yana blurted, everyone trying to appear normal.

“Right.”
//I hope I did not pass out, or fall and make a big scene. They would never let on...”//

“So, lets look at that map.” Yana motioned to Mugen.

“Yeah.” He got up, sitting on the other bed.

Jin slung his legs over, standing slowly, a little dizziness remaining. “Are you planning our next
destination?”

“Uh huh.” Mugen nodded scooting over on the bed. “C’mere, you should have a say in it too.”

“Oh...all right.” He walked over, climbing to the bed. Mugen pulled him close, snuggling behind
him. Instinctively, he smelled the silky hair, moving it to the side to nip at the pale neck.

Jin gasped. “Mugen? Are you going to plan, or try to seduce me?”

“Both?...Sorry, okay...” He smiled, letting his hands wrap around the small form.

Shigure began to look blankly at the paper on the bed. Consumed by what must be going on in
Mugen’s head.
//How can he deal with it?//

“This place looks good...it’s secluded.” His voice lacked it’s usual perk.

“Works for me.” Yana smiled, wondering what must be going through Jin’s head.
//How can he keep going, and act so normal...knowing he is dying?//

“What do you think?” Mugen nuzzled.

“I suppose. I am not very familiar with it, but I trust your judgment.” Jin was trying to figure out
what everyone was so weird for.
//It is definetly something about me. Mugen is touchy and they will not look at me...//
He frowned a little.
//I hate not knowing why I am worrying them.//
He snapped from his thoughts when Shigure held out the joint.

“Your hit cutie.” Finally the warm eyes fell on him, shining as usual.
//If Mugen can do it, so can I.//

“Thanks.” He took it graciously. His stomach a little upset from lack of food.

Yana watched him.
//If he can keep carrying on as usual, so will I.//

Jin looked up, feeling the emerald gaze. Handing the burning herb to him.
//Now they seem okay.//

“Then I guess we leave tomorrow. No need to stay here any longer than necessary.” Mugen
released his grip, rubbing the back of his head.

“It is a bit...unkept.” The pale one moved, freeing himself from the tan one.

“Shit, it’s disgusting.” Shigure smiled.
//This could work.//

“You are right.” He smiled.

“Hopefully the next place won’t be condemned.”

“How are we money-wise?” Mugen asked, standing up.

“Looks good...at least for a month.” Yana sighed. “It’s a shame I don’t have my good wallet.
Most of my credit cards are in it.”

“All I got is this.” Shigure held up a wad of cash.

Jin looked down, once again feeling guilty.
//I should be contributing...all I do is loaf around.//

“Oi, you don’t need to worry. I told you, I’ll pay for us both.” Mugen picked up on Jin’s
expression, rubbing his shoulder.

“R-right.”
//He can read my mind now?//

“He’s right, we’re doing okay.” Yana gathered all the money and cards. Putting them in a
briefcase.

“I am not even sure if I have money anymore. I assume Sayoko has cut me off. If I did spend
anything, they could trace the card. They would know where we were.” Jin explained.

“And no one wants that.”

Jin nodded, knowing they were right.
//Still.//

“Let’s just bail now...tonight we might actually get to take a bath.” Shigure held his hands in a
begging manner.

Mugen looked around, everyone seemed to agree. “All right then, let’s move out.”

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END CHAPTER ELEVEN