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, NC.
Oral, Solo.
Pairing(s):
Mugen/Jin, NC OC/Mugen, 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 SIX - LUST AND LOYALTY

//He is free! He is free to do whatever he wishes! How could I ever think to keep him? After what
I did last night, no wonder.//
Jin walked to the sink, placing his shaking hands on either side of it.
//Mugen, I am so sorry...Please, this can't be happening!//
Salty tears began to spill onto the milky face.
//I do not care, you can be with whomever you wish! Please...don't leave me. Whatever you want
I'll do...but...that's right...//
Jin bit his lip to prevent a sob.
//My illness, we cannot be together as much. Is that why he called that man? I obviously cannot
give him what he needs.//
He lowered his head, allowing a small cry to be heard.
//You are worthless...//

Kaze almost laughed, hearing the sobbing.
//Good. Step one complete.//

- - - - -

"Oi, Muko, you seen Kaze?" Mugen hung something up in a small white locker.

"He left early, I think." The short brunette smiled. "See ya tomorrow Ryutaka, nice to have you
back."

"Yeah, thanks." Mugen walked away, not really listening.
//I know that crazy bastards up to something, but what?//

- - - - -

"I think I'm gonna head out..." The thin man stood, calling into the house.

This snapped Jin out of his haze.
"Oh." He wiped his eyes. "Forgive me, I am being so rude. Are you sure you do not wish to
wait?" But he didn't move from the sink.

"Nah, I'll see him at work tomorrow. He's a big fan of the hall closet."

Jin felt another stab of pain as the man walked away.
//Mugen...I'm sorry...I'm not enough...to make you happy.//
Suddenly he felt very dizzy, tightening his grip on the sink.
//This again...why am I even alive?//
His arms went limp, and he fell backwards to the floor.

- - - - -

Shigure was humming softly as he exited his car, opening the back seat to grab a few bags.
//I hope this stuff fits him...//
Entering the house, he almost walked past the blue mass.

"Nani?!" The redhead gawked, dropping his bags. "Oi, you alive?" He inched closer.
//He's breathing...I hate dead people.//
"Jin, are you all right?" Now he was a little more serious.

Taking his hand he nudged him, but got no results.
//This isn't good, Mugen will kill me!//
"Wake up, please..." He shook him again, nothing.

"Kuso...Wait!" The thin man ran to the sink, filling a glass with water.
//This always works on TV...//
He doused the contents over the pale face; Jin moved a little, starting to wake up.

"It worked!" The happy man clapped. "Jin, what happened babe?"

"Mmm...Shigure?" He blinked a few times, sitting up quickly, but falling right back.

"Woah, not to fast..."

"I...am so stupid. T-things like this, happen a lot. Please...do not worry." He looked away
blushing, biting his tongue to keep from crying.
//If this keeps happening, they'll ditch you for sure baka!//

"O...kay..." Shigure raised a brow. "For now, let's skip the self loathing and focus on getting off
the floor?"

"Right, thank you." Jin sighed, sitting up slower this time.

Shigure helped him get to his feet, a little wobbly but standing.

"It is honestly my fault. I was more exhausted from yesterday than I realized."
//Don't let him know about that man...//

"Then why don't you let me help you lay down? You want me to get you anything?"

"No, thank you, I can manage...but I will lay down." He turned to leave the kitchen, grabbing the
wall as he tottered forward. "Heh..."

"Be careful...have you eaten anything since this morning? Or maybe something to drink?" Shigure
frowned a little, keeping a close eye on the pale one.

"I do not feel like eating. Please, I appreciate your offers, but I am fine. I'll see you later tonight
most likely." Jin bowed quickly, stumbling out of the room.

Shigure sighed, forgetting all about the clothes; going outside to make 4:20.

- - - - -

//I cannot keep letting this happen.//
He collapsed onto the bed, wincing as his double bruised face was brushed. One side from
Sayoko, one from Mugen. Giving up he rolled to his back.
//The more of a burden I am, the more likely he'll leave. No matter what they say.//
The pale one shut his eyes as the room spun around him. The sad thing he thought, was that he
was use to this feeling by now. Such a huge part of his life.

A small whimper of pain escaped before he bit it back. This pain was entirely emotional however,
not the dull ache of his body.
//I want him to be happy. Why does the idea of him loving another bother me? They want me to
be normal...They all seem to love each other, they all seem to sleep with each other...is that what
they call normal?//
He opened his eyes, staring blankly.
//Could you handle that...the three of them? You'd be of no value whatsoever...You don't even
know how, how four guys would...//
Even his brain couldn't say it. He closed his eyes again.

Still, what bothered him was the love. He hated and feared the idea of Mugen telling another he
loved them, the way he told him.
//Does he use the same words? Say the same thing? I suppose it's naive to think he'd come up with
something new just for me...//
He shook his head to clear the topic. Thinking of anything else to think about.
//I need to find employment, I cannot freeload. But...I cannot drive.//
He frowned.
//I can learn, can I not?//
Gloom tried to consume him.
//Oohh...I am so out of place! What is wrong with me? Why can't I just be normal, like
Yanagisawa said?!//

"Jin?" Shigure knocked a little before opening the door.

"Y-yes?" He sat up quickly, blinking. It startled him, as he had began to drift off.

"Sorry, were you sleeping? I can go..." The redhead walked in carrying a brown bag.

"No, it's okay. What did you need?" Jin smiled a little, fixing his glasses.

"I picked up some clothes, when I was in town. I use to work at a department store, so I'm pretty
good at judging people's sizes...But your clothes are so baggy I can barely tell, plus I don't know
what you like..."

"Oh." He turned around to face him, as Shigure began taking out the clothing. Jin's eyebrow
twitched slightly. "N-none of them have sleeves..."

"Heh, sorry. Guess I'm not a good judge of style..."

"It is all right, I appreciate it greatly. These have become quite dirty." His eyes glanced at the
blood stains.

"Okay, you go back to sleep. I'm gonna start dinner, want me to wake you when it's done?"

"If it would not be too much trouble..."

Shigure smiled. "None at all."

- - - - -

"Welcome home hun." Shigure was standing at the stove, speaking over his shoulder to Mugen.

"Smells like someone went to the store."

"We do have a guest you know...No one fed him yesterday..."

"How is he?"

"He's asleep right now, but..."

"But what? What happened?"
//I'll kill Kaze if he laid a hand on him.//

"Well, he said it was nothing, that it happened all the time. But when I came back he was on the
floor."

"What?!" Mugen sat his bags by the door, looking shocked and concerned.

"He was unconscious or something. I used water to wake him up...He seemed a little out of it
after that."

"I'm going to check on him."

"Fine, dinner is almost done, we'll wait for Yana's slow ass."

"Yeah." Mugen left the kitchen. "Oh..." He paused, walking back in.

"He's in my room. That's where he slept last night." Shigure smiled.

"Thanks."

- - - - -

//I got so drunk last night, I didn't even realize I didn't know where he slept.//
Mugen slowly turned the handle of Shigure's door, walking in as quietly as possible. He stood by
the door, gazing at the sleeping form. As carefully as he could, he slid onto the bed. Laying on his
side, facing Jin.
//That bruise looks so dark...and the other one, I almost forgot about it.//
Guilt swam in the tan ones gut. He sat up some and began kissing the pale throat.

Almost instantly, Jin opened his eyes; gasping as he realized who it was.

"Mugen!" His voice held joy, not a hint of the underlying pain.

"Hey..." He smiled.

"I am sorry. I wanted to be awake when you got-"

"Shh. You went through a lot yesterday. A lot of shit that I'm extremely sorry for." His fingers
lightly touched the purple bruise. "Does it hurt?"

Jin blinked in complete confusion. "You are not mad at me?"

Now Mugen blinked. "No, never. How or why would I be?" He pushed the black bangs away
from the beautiful eyes.

"When you hit me...I thought you were angry with me..."

"No, I was mad that you were talking about yourself like that, that you hurt yourself...But how I
reacted was not in any way appropriate."

Jin sighed a little, rolling over to lay on Mugen's chest. "I am just happy to see you, I love you so
much."
//If he knows I know about that man, he may be angry. I cannot interfere with his normal life. If I
get in the way, why would he want me to stay?//

"So, how'd you end up here? Last night..." Mugen began rubbing slow uzumaki patterns on the
small back.

"Shigure-kun."

"Heh, never called him that before..."

"Oh, sorry. I mean Shigure." Jin almost jumped.
//You're talking weird again.//

"Woah, don't worry about it. Why so edgy? You don't have to be anyone but yourself here."
Mugen kissed the top of his head.

"Mugen..." Jin closed his eyes.
//You never make me feel uncomfortable or strange. I had almost forgotten...//
His mind flashed to the man with short black hair.
//Does he tell him the same thing?//

"As soon as Yana gets home, we can eat."

"That's all right, I'm not very hungry." Jin kept his eyes closed, wanting to feel as much of the tan
one was he was allowed.

"If you say so, but I really wish you would."

He opened his eyes. "Then I will."

"If you don't feel like it, I understand."
//That was a quick change of heart...//

"No, I will do whatever you ask of me...I told you that."

Mugen frowned a little, something felt wrong, or off. "Jin, if anything happened today, you'd tell
me...right?"

//Oh no!//
His mind panicked. "Nothing happened Mugen."
//He obviously wants to keep his sex life a secret. If he knows I know...it will ruin everything.//

"Then why did Shishi say you were on the floor?"

"Huh?" Jin looked up blinking.
//That's right, I completely forgot. That's what he means...//
"Oh, that?" He laughed nervously.

"Yeah, that..." Mugen looked down at him, trying to figure out what was bothering him so much.
//He seems really nervous about something. Is it the house, dinner? Can't be...//

"It was nothing, really. I was tired and passed out in the kitchen."

"That's not nothing, what if you cracked your head open on the table?"

"I fell back from the sink. I am fine now, I promise Mugen. Do not worry yourself."

"I will always worry about you, koibito." He ran his hand gently across the pale face.

Jin stared at the smiling caramel eyes.
//I do not care how many people you say that to, I still love it...//
"Mugen, may I have a kiss? Please? I...have missed you so much, and..." His eyes looked away
shyly.
//Do not snivel.//

"Do you have to beg?" The tan one smiled leaning down to deeply capture the cold lips.

//I cannot be enough for you, but I need you so much...//
A sob startled them both.

"Baby?" Mugen furrowed his brows at the shocked form.

"I..." He had no answers to rationaly explain why he started crying.
//Baka yarou! Can't you control yourself?!//
Despite his efforts the tears still fell, he covered his face with his hands.

"Please...Tell me what's wrong! Only one day here and you're passing out..."

As Mugen said those words, fear froze the pale one.
//This is it and now you're sniveling again. He's going to ditch you and drop you off somewhere.//

"I hit you, you didn't have a room. You fucking stabbed yourself!"

//You did it again, you're always in the way. Then they get rid of you, always causing problems
with your stupid weakness'! I wish I was dead...//
He folded his arms over his face now, still unable to stop his sobbing.

"All this shit, and it's all my fault. I brought you here, and I'm the reason you keep getting hurt. I
love you Jin, I cannot stand seeing you like this..." Mugen bit his lips as the urge to cry pulled at
him. "I, I'm so sorry..." He lay his head on the pale ones stomach, crying silently. "Please don't
hate me..."

Jin froze, staring up at the red ceiling.
//What?!//
"Mugen, none of this is your fault...how could it be?!" He wrapped his arms around the shaking
figure.

"I always mess important things up...this is more important than anything else in my damn life.
And I keep hurting you...or causing you pain. I got drunk last night and I don't even know how
your night ended...And that was our very first fucking night together!" Mugen sat up, wiping his
face with the backs of his arms. "I fucking hit you, I wish I could cut my hand off for it." He tried
to laugh, but his voice was still very shaky. "But I figured I'd be of more use to you with my
hands."

Jin sat up, staring again. His own tears beginning to dry.
//All this time I've been so caught up in my own worries I didn't see his.//
He swallowed hard.
//I have to tell him...//

"Mugen, something did happen today."

The tan one looked up. "What?"

"A man...came over..."

"Did he hurt you?!" Panic filled the caramel eyes.

"No...not exactly." Jin cleared his throat. "He was a friend of yours, wanted to wait for you.
Shigure was at the store. I never got his name...He, he said you had made arrangements to meet
him here. He became a little uncomfortable when he realized I was here...your boyfriend." Jin
looked away. "He said you two wanted to meet for sex, but I seemed to have ruined that plan."

Mugen felt like someone pulled his vertebrae through his skin.
//What?! That's not true!//
"Jin...That's..."

"Mugen I am sorry, I do not mean to interfere." All his training couldn't keep the hurt from his
voice and face as he spoke. "I do not mind, really..."

That returned his voice to the tan one. "Jin, I fucking swear, that's a lie. I haven't been with anyone
else since I met you! You have to believe me!" Mugen grabbed the pale ones shoulders, shaking
him.

"I do." He couldn't even convince himself he meant the statement.

"Tell me what he looked like."
//If it's that bastard I swear...//

"He was taller than me, short black hair with bangs over his eyes."

"Kaze!" Mugen growled. "That evil son of a bitch!" Mugen balled up his fist.

"Son of a bitch is right!" Yana burst into the room, giving the two heart attacks.

- - - - -

"Sorry to evesdrop, but it's a small house." Yana sighed.

The four men sat around the kitchen table. Jin went through the bag of clothing, reluctantly
choosing something. Since it was a little familiar, he went with a black tank and tighter than he'd
like black jeans.
//Must they make me wear such tight clothing?//
He wondered briefly, before concentrating on Yana.

"Kaze called me around two, asking about Mugie's new boyfriend. That's you hunny." He smiled
at Jin. "I figured the guys a little obsessive, what harm can it do? So I told him you were living
with us. I bet he came right over..."

"Muko told me he left early. He tried to come on to me earlier in the day and I told him to fuck
off." Mugen put his head down on the table.
//This has been such a fucked up day.//

"Sounds like the freaks M.O." Shigure added.

"So, it was not true?" Jin blinked, touching his lips.

"Look babe, let me explain it for Mr. Short-attention-span here." He glanced at Mugen, who sat
up slowly. "Kaze and Mugie dated for about a year before he met you. Kaze was decent, but he
was kinda crazy...So Mugen had to dump him." Yana began.

The statement made Jin wince mentally.
//Is that my fate as well?//

"But Kaze wouldn't take no for an answer. He would leave all these weird fucking messages on
the phone, show up soaking wet to the door in the rain. We've had to call the cops before."

"Even at work, he won't leave me alone..." Mugen added, rasing to get a cup of coffee.

"He's told similar stories to several other boyfriend's Mugen tried to have...guess you were next in
line." Shigure smiled at Jin.

"Oh Mugen, I am so sorry I doubted you." Jin's eyes were sad and pleading.

"It's okay, it's a natural reaction." The tan one smiled, returning to his seat.

"This Kaze man sounds dangerous."

"I don't think he'd kill ya, but I wouldn't put it past him either." Yana sighed, blushing a little.
"Look, Jin...I'm sorry I was mean to you, I'm kinda skeptical of Mugie's boyfriends now. I love
my Mugen, and when I seen you cut yourself...no offense, but I thought 'Great another psycho'."
Yana laughed awkwardly.

"Yana-kun, thank you. You were not mean to me." Jin smiled a little.

"Right...So we all gotta be on Kaze watch, 'kay?" Yana clapped his hands.
//Damn, he’s so forgiving it makes me feel worse...//

"Okay." They nodded.

As the rest of them ate, Jin's mind wandered to another thing Kaze said. About the three of them
being together. He almost blushed, it was too awkward to say it now.
//I'll wait till Mugen and I are alone...one day...maybe.//
His confidence wavered as he took a bite.

- - - - -

The tan one tried very hard to focus on his cigarette, instead of his heavy eyelids. Jin had fallen
asleep on the couch and the three were on the porch smoking.

"Do you have to see Kaze tomorrow Mugie?" Yana spoke, smoke highlighting each word.

"Yep."

"What are you gonna do?"

Mugen didn't answer, just took a swig from his Corona.

"I can tell you what you're not going to do." Shigure walked over from his spot on the small deck,
joint burning in hand. "You're not going to fight him."

"Woah, watch that shit, Shishi! I get tested like every month." Yana backed up comically. Shigure
took his spot in the chair next to Mugen.

The tan one smiled, motioning for the white stick. "I don't get tested till next year, let me hit it..."

"Sure thing, babe." Shigure smiled, passing it.

As soon as Mugen had it to his lips Jin walked out, glasses removed rubbing his eyes sleepily.

"Shit." Mugen went to hide it, when Jin smiled.

"Let me see it...please." Pale fingers pointed.

Mugen blinked a little, turning to the redhead. "You got my koibito high, Shishi?"

The redhead laughed. "I believe he asked you for a hit."

Mugen sat his beer on the small table, motioning for Jin to sit on his lap. Still being a little sleep
hazed, he complied. Yana nudged Shigure, the two exchanging a small smile. Carefully Mugen
held the joint up and Jin drew on it lightly, pulling back to exhale the sweet smoke.

"That was a suprise." Mugen smiled at Jin, while passing it back to Shigure.

"Mmmhmm." Jin lay his head against Mugen, yawning.
//I will never doubt you again Mugen.//

"You tired?" He ran his fingers through the silky ponytail.

"I am not going to bed tonight without you." He sighed, meaning it.

"Aww..." Yana squealed. "You two go to bed already, you're going to make us jealous."

Mugen smiled, putting his cigarette out. "Yeah, I'm tired too...C'mon babe." Mugen kissed his
forehead, before Jin rose to his feet, allowing Mugen to get up.

"Goodnight you two." Jin bowed a little before going into the house.

"Night hunny."

As the two left Shigure and Yana sighed, sitting comfortably.

"You buy those clothes for him?" Yana winked.

"You know it..."

"Whore..."

- - - - -

"Which room is yours?" Jin was ahead of Mugen as they walked.

"End of the hallway, straight back...it's your room too now."

Jin smiled, turning the door knob. It was dark but the moon shone bright. He didn't bother to turn
the lights on as he crawled onto the king sized bed.

"This bed is huge..."

Mugen smiled, taking off his shirt. "Yeah cost a lot, but it's worth it."

"Mmm...it smells like you." He sighed laying on his stomach. Despite wanting to talk and see his
room, sleep was calling.

Mugen only stared as he got on the bed.
//He's so beautiful...//
"You gonna sleep in your clothes, heh?"

Jin made a small noise that sounded like an agreement, he was too tired to take them off.
Deciding not to disturb him too much, Mugen reached over and removed the black band holding
the ponytail. Smoothing the hair out a little. The tan one lay on his side staring with a smile on his
face.
//I love you so much.//
He wrapped his arm around Jin's back, snuggling close before falling asleep himself.

- - - - -

Jin rolled over to his back. The bed felt different, empty. In his semi awareness he heard someone
shuffling around. The intense scent of Mugen's cologne filled the room, then he felt a mouth kiss
him. It tasted like toothpaste and cigarettes.
//Mugen?//
He tried to open his eyes but wasn't awake yet.

"I'll see you when I get home. I love you."

Then the door shut.

As he drifted back into sleep, he briefly thought 'Mugen must be leaving for work.'. A small smile
crossed his face as he felt his lips tingling from the mint.

- - - - -

//I will behave, I will behave...//
Yana made his way up the stairs. It was Shigure's turn to work, so Yana stayed home with Jin.
Mugen practically begged him, in case Kaze wanted to come back.
//He really is in love with him.//

Yana opened the door, seeing Jin asleep on his side.
//Now see, like that I can see why Mugie loves him.//

"Hey...wake up." Yana nudged him, sitting on the bed.

Jin stirred some.

"Wake up..." Yana's nudging increased.

"Mm?" He opened his sleepy black eyes.

"I have to go to the bank and stuff. You gotta come with me, Mugen's orders." Yana couldn't help
but smile at the cuteness.

"Oh...Shigure worked today?" Jin sat up, pushing his hair behind his ears.

"Yep. So c'mon let's go." Yana stood up.

- - - - -

"Hello Mugen..." Kaze walked up behind him.

"You..." The tan one refused to move. "A kid came in with amputated fingers, I have to deliver
this blood. Good-bye." He had to grit his teeth to keep from snapping.

"I'll see you in a little while..." Kaze cooed as Mugen trudged away.

- - - - -

"This is a very large vehicle." Jin looked nervously out the window of the SUV.

"Eats gas like a demon, I don't know why I drive it." Yana sighed. The radio played old school
Dr. Dre softly.

Jin wore what he had on, having little time to change. His hair was also down, since Mugen kept
the only hair tie he had on him. His fingers ran through it aimlessly, trying to make it look
somewhat less disheveled.

"Where are we going?" The pale one tried desperately to converse.

"Bank, mall, maybe somewhere for lunch. I burn water..." Yana smiled, rolling his window down
to smoke a cigarette.

"So do I..."

"You know, I didn't get to say it last night, but I know you cleaned the house. Mugie and Shishi
won't even throw away their own trash."

Jin blushed a little. "It was no big deal...I was trying to occupy myself."
//I didn't think they noticed.//

"No, thank you. I usually clean up, but I've been so busy lately. It means a lot to me." Yana
glanced over and smiled.

Something about the smile made the pale ones heart flutter. He mentally admitted to himself that
Yana was attractive.
//What? You must not think such things!//
His heart felt bad because he loved Mugen. But he couldn't resist the urge to glance at Yana's
form. He was wearing black pants and a button down white dress shirt. It was unbuttoned enough
that a bit of his muscular chest was showing. Jin panicked, looking down at his feet, heart racing.
//What is wrong with you?!//

Yana smiled, use to the looks. Not that he expected it from the shy one.
//I usually don't go for the grungy, pale, quiet, slasher types...but there's always an exception.//
Yana had no qualms about imagining the possibilities. But he would never act unless it was
Mugen's request.
//I wonder if he's asked him about it yet? Come to think of it, I don't think they've done it at all
since they got here.//

- - - - -

"You're free, I checked your schedule." Kaze came from the hall to intercept Mugen.

"God, do you ever take a fucking hint Kaze?" Mugen glared.

"My, my...tense? What, Goth boy doesn't put out?"

"He's not a Goth you asshole, and we fuck every night. Hot, wet, loud, and better than anything
you could pull off."

"I'm so sure..." Kaze glared at Mugen's smirk.

"Why don't you go find a glory hole and leave me the fuck alone?" Mugen tried to move but Kaze
pushed him against the wall, Mugen glared at him in shock.

"He fuck you better than me? I've been so deep inside you, you belong to me, bitch!" Kaze forced
his lips onto Mugen's.

"Mmfukr!" Mugen growled trying to break free, clenching his mouth shut.

Kaze appeared to be frail, but he was actually pretty strong. More so physically than Mugen,
whose department was agility.

"You want something from me?" Kaze began licking Mugen's neck.

"Fuck you, let me go!" His body tensed.
//Please, not again! Not like last time...//

"You say you want to fuck? That's just what I wanted to do."

"I'll scream...someone has to hear me..."

Kaze twisted his wrist tightly, causing the tan one to gasp. "You scream and I'll go fuck that little
bitch of yours...Jin was it? I bet he's so tight..."

"You son of a bitch, you touch him and I'll-" Mugen trailed off into a yelp of pain as Kaze twisted
the wrist more, he was sure it was going to snap.

"Then I suggest you-"

"They want me to work for another three hours! It's unbelievable!" A young voice came down the
hall.

"You lucked out, whore. I'll be back at lunch..." Kaze glared before walking off calmly,
straightening his shirt.

Mugen glared harder, as he rubbed his sore wrists. Muko rounded the corner.

"Oi, Ryutaka! Want to go see that chick who got the boob job?"

"Nah, that's all right..." He sighed trying to appear relaxed, as his heart beat wildly in his chest.

"What, you gay or something?"

- - - - -

"This may sound strange, but I have never ate this before." Jin blushed a little, pointing at the pile
of steamed crabs. "I am not exactly sure what to do with it." He laughed nervously.

"Then I'll show you." Yana took a crab and a knife. "First you pull the apron off, slide the knife in
or just pull to take off the shell..."

Jin watched and listened as Yana progressed. He was trying to pay attention, but his eyes kept
drifting to the blondes forearm muscles. How they rippled when he moved his hand, his sleeves
were rolled up to the elbow. He blinked out of his daze when a crab leg was placed in front of his
face.

"Earth to Jin...here." Yana smiled, as the pale hand took it.
//He could be a little less obvious about it. What, is he thirteen?//
The blonde almost laughed.

//You are such an idiot.//
He used his fingers to pull at the white flesh, eating it without tasting.

"See, not that hard."

Jin nodded, attempting to duplicate his actions. He was struggling to crack the shell, when
suddenly the knife came through the middle. Sending shell flying, some landing on his face.

"Opps." Yana smiled awkwardly at him.

Jin quietly, calmly wiped his face; wishing he could disappear.

"Here, try it like this..." Yana got up.

He slid in the booth seat next to Jin, wrapping an arm around him to take his hands.

"Hold it like this..." Yana took a crab and Jin's hand, making him hold it.

The pale one stared at the red shell nervously, heart in his throat from being pressed against the
blonde. His hands were warm and firm against his.

"Slide the knife in..." Yana refused to give into the urge to laugh.

He proceeded to dismantle the small creature. Yana took a large chunk of crab meat and held it up
to Jin's lips. The pale one stared up at him, completely breathless. A deep pink rapidly covering
his face. Yana lightly brushed the flesh against Jin's bottom lip before they parted, taking the
offering. Yana removed his arms as the pale one chewed.

"Got it now?"

Jin nodded.
//Kuso!//

Yana returned to his seat.
//That probably shocked him.//

- - - - -

Mugen stared at his watch; sitting on the tank of a random toilet, so his feet would not be seen. To
make things a little safer he was on the basement floor, in the women's bathroom. Kaze didn't have
clearance for this floor. He knew he was safe, but the familiar fear always kept him doubting. Not
until he was sure Kaze was back to work would he leave. Secretly he was happy Jin was with
Yana, Kaze was afraid of the blonde.
//That's good.//
He hated the fact he was afraid, but felt he had too much riding on the line this time. Avoiding
him was the best plan.
//Just six more hours...//

- - - - -

Jin wasn't sure when he had fallen asleep, but he felt himself being carried by someone. The scent
was different, it wasn't Mugen. He tensed, realizing who it was.

"Yana-kun?" He pulled back some, blushing.

"Sorry to wake you, we're home now. You fell asleep on the way home.”

"Forgive me, that was very rude."

"Nah, don't sweat it babe. Mugie told me you get tired a lot."
//What, you narcoleptic?//

"I, I can walk now." He felt very awkward, realizing his hands were on the chest he stared at all
day.

"Heh, we're almost upstairs, just let me do it. I wanted to carry you when Mugen first arrived, but
he wouldn't let me."

"Oh..." Jin closed his eyes, he was still too embarrassed to relax though.

Yana's body was firm and warm, yet soft to the touch. His arms held tightly, securing him into
place.

"Jin? Has Mugen ever talked...about us?" Yana placed the pale one on Mugen's bed.

"Not in terms of your relationship."

"Oh, he hasn't." Yana sighed.
//Should I? Is it my place to say anything?//

"Why do you ask?" Jin sat up.

"No reason."
//I'll ask Mugie first.//
"Well, you rest a while. Shishi should be home soon...I'm gonna take care of some stuff
downstairs."

"Are you sure? I can help you...I feel strange not doing anything to help out around here."

"I'm sure, you look pretty tired. I'll see you tonight, 'kay?" Yana smiled.

"Okay." Jin nodded as Yana got up.

"You are very beautiful Jin, I'm happy Mugen found you." He caressed the side of the bruised
face gently, before leaving the room.

Jin stared forward, shocked. The pale one reached a hand up timidly to touch the spot Yana did,
blushing. With a loud sigh he fell back against the bed, smiling dumbly as he stared at the ceiling
//You are such a ditz some times...//
His mind wandered to the feeling of that strong chest against him.
//You love Mugen, that is no doubt...but...Yanagisawa...he's so...//

"He's so attractive." Jin sighed, rubbing his face slowly, closing his eyes.

He knew it was bad, but he let his mind wander to less dignified things...Like Yana crushing him
against a wall and claming him. Or having Yana fill his mouth with his probably huge, pulsing...
Jin moaned a little, rolling to his side.
//What are you doing? Have you lost your mind?! Yana thinks you're crazy.//
But his disciplined logic couldn't calm the heat slowly building.
//You are sick...//
He smiled a little rolling to his stomach. The feeling of his awakening need, touching the mattress,
caused him to bite his lip. His mind drifted to the crab, grazing his lip just enough to send shivers
throughout his body. Subconsciously he began grinding against the bed a little, clenching a pillow
with his fingers. His face began to heat with a light pink as his pants began to grow unbearably
tighter.

"Damn..." He sighed, sitting up, taking a deep breath.
//This isn't happening...//
But his feet still carried him to the shower.

- - - - -

The pale one sighed as the warm water ran over him. It's heat only mirrored to his own. Carefully
he sat down in the tub, as if to take a bath; the water falling around his knees. He ran his hands up
and down his arms, eyes closed.
//I suppose it's all right to do this...it's not cheating...is it?//
The thinking part of his brain shut off as he slid his hands to his knees. Smoothing the water
against his skin. Slowly he opened his legs, letting his fingers trace lazily on his thighs. Careful
not to touch his now aching member.

"Yanagisawa..." He opened his eyes, shocked as the name escaped in a low moan.
//How can you think about him and not Mugen?! You love Mugen!//

He closed his eyes, relaxing as his hands resumed their forbidden task.
//You'd love to feel him against you again...//
They slid higher up his thighs.
//You wish that crab was something else...//
He bit his lip as one hand caressed his balls.

"Yana..." He didn't hold back the sigh as he allowed himself to take a hold of the swollen shaft.
"Mmm." Propping one leg up on the side of the tub.

He moaned again as he began moving his hand, starting slow.
//I want you inside me...//
Jin blushed deeper at his own thoughts, speeding up. Suddenly he lifted his other leg up, sinking
down in the tub. Reaching under his thigh, he pushed a slender finger inside himself.

"Unh!" He bucked against his own touch.
//That's right, like that...Oh please Yana-kun!//
Another finger was added.
"Oh..." He shook, feeling his climax approaching.

The water began to fall on his thighs, pooling around his ass and back.

"Oh God!" Jin bit his lip, gasping quietly as he came on his stomach and legs.

Removing his hands he lay like that for a while, legs still propped up.
//I'm so sorry Mugen...I couldn't help it.//
Guilt began to chase away his high. He forced himself to sit up, carefully getting to his feet. The
pale one made it a point to keep his mind blank as he continued to bathe.

- - - - -

"Hey you're home!" Shigure smiled counting money on the table. Yana was sitting across from
him, helping.

"Yeah..." Mugen sighed sitting his bags down. "Was it a good day, Yana?" He tried to keep his
mood hidden.

"I think so, he was sleeping for a while, but he got up about five minutes ago. He's outside I
think." Yana smiled.

"Great. I'm 'onna go see him. Shishi, can you make some coffee?" Mugen stretched his arms a
little.

"Sure hun...as soon as I'm done this stack."

"Thanks." He exited the house.

- - - - -

Lighting a cigarette on the porch, Mugen seen Jin sitting under a large pine. Quietly, he walked up
on him.

"Hey!" He spoke loud, causing the pale one to jump.

"Mugen?!" Jin spun around, holding his chest.

"You didn't hear me pull up?" The tan one plopped ungracefully to the ground.

"I am sorry, I was...meditating."

"Oh...so, you do okay with Yana today? He wasn't mean or anything?" Mugen shut his eyes,
laying back on the ground, happy Jin was so close.

"Not at all. Today was fine."
//More than that...//

"Thatsgood." Mugen slurred, arms folded behind his head, eyes closed.

Jin smiled crawling over to hover over him. "Are you tired?"

"I'll be fine in a few minutes...Twelve hour days are hell..."

Jin frowned, he had no idea Mugen worked so long. "That's a long time to be standing."

"Notsobad..."

"Do your feet hurt?"

"No big deal, heh." He opened his eyes, reaching a hand up to play with the draping silk. "Sorry, I
kinda stole this." He held his wrist out, there was the black hair band.

"It is okay." Jin changed positions to sit by Mugen's feet. He took one of his legs and placed it on
his lap, beginning to rub the bare foot.

Mugen sighed a little, propping himself up on his elbows. "You don't have to-" He silenced as the
pale hands worked harder. "I can't lie, that feels really good."

"Lay back."

Mugen complied, too tired to be modest. "I owe you..."

"You owe me nothing Mugen. I love you and wish to bring you peace. You work too hard..."

"I love you too." He took a deep breath, relaxing under the massage.

- - - - -

"Have you ever seen Mugie so calm?" Yana looked at the redhead.

"Nope."

The two were upstairs, spying on them from the window in Yana's room.

"I think we should get Mugie to bring Jin in on our little get togethers. We haven't done it since he
left."

"Really? Him?! Do you think he'd want to?" Shigure blinked.

"Oh I think so..." Yana laughed wickedly.

"Whore..."

- - - - -

"There he is..."Yana looked up from the couch.

Mugen went to take a shower, somewhere during that time Jin went to bed waiting.

"You just sit around waiting for me?" The tan one smirked, sitting on the couch with his legs
folded under him.

"At the moment..."

"What's up?"

"Mugie, have you told Jin...about the three of us?"

Tan features looked suprised. "Not really..."

"Why not? You also haven't asked us, or kissed anyone. Is it because you want to be loyal to Jin?
Or..."

"Kinda..." Mugen fidgeted with his nails. "I mean, I don't know. I love him, he loves me, we don't
deny that. I'd normally say we're confident enough in that, that a few more partners would just
make things fun."

"But...?"

"But, Jin isn't exactly normal in that department. He's shy, quiet, a little reserved, and timid. The
idea of a four guy orgy might be a bit much for him, yanno?" Mugen bit his lip. "I want to be
extra careful with him, not scare him off."

"Heh, I got some info about your shy little friend..."

"Huh?"

"Nothing much...just I caught him staring at me a lot today. And I mean the way Shishi stares at
a bag of herb."

Mugen almost laughed. "Jin? You?!"

"Damn if I know, I'd say he has a crush on me. I didn't want to act or anything, until I talked to
you."

"How should we do this? Maybe the idea won't scare him as bad..."

"If you ask him..."

"I don't want him to think he's not enough or anything...he is. But four is always good too."
Mugen smiled evilly.

"You should wake him up, ask him now. That way if he freaks, you can act like you were asleep
and it was a dream."

"You know what the sad thing is?" Mugen stood, stretching his back a little. "You really think
that would work." He smiled walking up the stairs.

- - - - -

"You're awake." Mugen startled as he entered. Not expecting the pale one to be sitting up.

"I was thinking..."

"About what?"

"Nothing in particular, are you coming to bed?"

"Mmhmm." Mugen removed his shirt, leaving him only in a pair of black shorts.

The lanky form crawled up on the bed, Jin instantly wrapping his arms around him taking in all
of his scent. Or the way the shower left his skin so soft and tempting.

"I miss you throughout the day..."

Mugen lay on his back, pulling Jin on top of him.

"I miss you too." Tan fingers brushed back the inky bangs.

"Do you work tomorrow?"

"I'm afraid I do, sorry."

Jin made a pouty face, before laying his head down on the chest. "I know, I am being selfish."

"Nah, I wish I could stay here with you."
//Get the hell away from Kaze too.//
"Jin...have you ever heard of more than two people together...sexually?"

"What?" He froze a little.
//Just from Kaze.//

"Like say, four or three guys together..."
//Dumbass, you’re going to scare him off.//

"Mugen, do you, Yana, and Shigure...partake of the three way?" Jin looked up, asking as calmly
as he could. He had to know, the question was driving him crazy over the last few days. Even if
he wasn't entirely sure what a three way was.

"Heh...Not since I've been with you, but, yeah we did. A lot..."
//That was unexpected.//

Jin bit his lip.
//Should I ask?//
"How does it work?"
//Baka!//

"Work? I dunno, you just kiss, touch, do what feels right. There's no rule set for that sorta thing."
Mugen began playing with the black locks, a playful smile gracing his face, "You interested?"

Jin blushed, swallowing. "I..."
//But...I do not want to be unfaithful...//
His mind tried to forget about what he did in the shower.

"It's okay if you're not, I wouldn't do it anymore without you...but it's okay to do it though. We
know we love each other, you are the only one I love in that way. But it can be really fun to be a
part of."
//I'd love to see you like that...//
"Plus we haven't been together since you got home from the hospital...We could go slow..."
Mugen winked. "Yana would be involved."

Jin looked up at the smiling face, feeling his heart beat increase. "So?"
//Does he know? Know what? I do not even know...//

Mugen read the slightly flushed, panicking eyes like a book. "It's okay to be attracted to other
people Jin, it's only human. Yana's a hot guy."

"Mugen..." He scoffed. "I do not like Yanagisawa in that way..."

"Then why were you staring at him all day?"

The pale one almost gasped. "How do you..." He looked away shyly. "I could not help it. I am
sorry."

Mugen laughed squeezing him tightly. "I said it was okay. Heh, I think it's cute. So does Yana.
We had you pegged as having a crush on Shishi."

Jin avoided his eyes. "Shigure is a nice person...I do not know what you mean by this crush."

"Just imagine being able to kiss them both...and me..."

The pale one swallowed. "A-and it would be okay?"

"I know where your heart is. It's purely physical with them."

"I do not know what to say..."

"How about yes? We can try it, if you don't like it, we can stop. No big deal, right?"

Jin shifted slightly. "Right..."

"Mmm, this is gonna be so good. I promise."

"I love you Mugen."

"I love you too."

- - - - -

The same feeling of empty bed pulled the pale one closer to awake. The now familiar shuffling
startled again, and he found himself anxious for the exotic kiss. The hazy one that caused his
mouth to tingle. He moaned loudly into his sleep when it finally came. Mugen pulled back some
blinking, not expecting that reaction. He went back for one more peck, before running his hand
up Jin's stomach.

"I'll be back, have fun today..." The tan one smiled as he left the room.

- - - - -

"I talked to him about it..." Mugen smoked a cigarette next to Yana. The two on the porch, it was
still dark outside.

"You used my idea?" His eyes lit up.

"Not quite. But, anyway, he said he'd be willing to try it. I don't have to work tomorrow, so
tonight should be a good start, ne?"

Yana squealed doing a little dance. "Ohh, it's been so long. You mean I get to have my Mugen?"

"Heh, and Jin, Shishi..." Mugen felt strong hands wrap around his waist from behind.

"They get seconds and thirds. I've been saving up everything for you honey."

Mugen turned, looking Yana in the eyes seriously. The blonde pulled the thinner man close, who
in turn shivered.

"Mugen?" Yana began rubbing his back.

"Shh...I just wanna stay like this for a second..." He closed his eyes.

Yana made him feel safe. Totally forgetting he had to go spend twelve hours avoiding a
deranged rapist.

"O-okay." Yana frowned a little, something was up. "If Kaze bother's you, call me, and I'll come
kick his ass. Kay?" Yana kissed the top of the unruly hair.

Mugen reluctantly let go, taking a drag. "Keh, what can you do that I can't?" He returned to his
usual cocky smirk.
//Thanks...//

"So, can I play with pasty while you’re away?" Yana winked.

"Um...nothing too serious...and please, be gentle. He likes you, don't hurt his feelings. I think I've
finally got him realizing and opening up more."

"So, I can't run up there and rock his world?"

Mugen fidgeted his keys, smiling. "Nah, wait till tonight for any rocking of worlds."
//Poor Jin...I hope he survives today...what have I unleashed?//

"Got ya, don't worry babe, I know you love him a lot. Try to have a good day...I’ll see you when
you get home. Oh, should I tell Shishi, or will you?"

"I'll call him on my break."

"Kay...well, until tonight bitch."

"Behave, or I'll have ta cut you."

- - - - -

For the first time since he arrived, Jin awoke on his own. Staring up at the ceiling for a while
before sitting up, his eyes lazily drifted to the clock.
//It is 2:30?!//
He jumped out of bed.
//You can be more productive than that, they must all be gone today.//
He fumbled with the clothing again, not really wishing to wear any of it. Happily however
Mugen had laid a few other things out. His hands reached and took a baggy pair of black jeans,
finding the black tank on the ground.
//I think I am use to it now.//
He ran his hands along his arms.

Deciding to make himself presentable; he wandered to the bathroom, taking a much welcomed
solitare shower and brushing his hair. Never getting the hair band back from Mugen, he was
forced to leave it down.
Replacing his glasses, he cringed a little seeing as his wet hair hung limply and flat to his face.
//No wonder they think you're weird.//
He tried to smile a little, but felt any confidence wavering.
//You are never going to be normal...//
Jin flipped off the light switch as he left to go downstairs.

- - - - -

"I am sorry, I did not know anyone was here..." Jin paused as he entered the kitchen startled. Yana
had a lap top set up, typing something. A small stack of paper next to him. "I was just going
outside...excuse me..." Jin bowed quickly, heading to the door.

"No, stay. I need a break anyway, heh." Yana rubbed his eyes, closing the computer.

Jin turned around slowly, heart quickening.
//Why am I feeling like this around him?//
"If you wish..." He sat at the table.

"I was wondering when you would wake up." Yana eyed him up, tonight was going to be so
much fun.
//Making that gorgeous creature scream and lose it completely.//

"I did not mean to sleep so late." Jin was unable to meet the jade eyes. Not after what he did in
the shower.

"Hell, sleep as late as you want, I don't mind. I just had a little work stuff to catch up on, but I'm
done now." Yana rose to stretch a little. Jin kept his eyes focused on his hands, not Yana's tight
gray T-shirt.

"You look really nice today..." Yana sat, this time in a the seat next to Jin.

The pale one fidgeted. "Not really..."

"You're much too modest..." Yana continued to lean closer, Jin backed away.

"Yana-kun...what are-" He was quieted as the blonde placed a finger on his lips. Jin held his
breath, shivering slightly.

"I've noticed the way you look at me..." The blonde purred."Mugen told me he asked you, and
you said yes."

Jin closed his eyes as Yana ran his finger slowly back and forth.

"Wanna play?" Yana removed his hand, letting it rest on Jin's thigh.

//Mugen said it was all right.//
He blushed as he nodded.

"Good." The blonde placed a firm hand on the curve of the pale back, kissing him on the neck.
Trailing his tongue over the tense muscles, drifting up to his jawline.

Jin sighed a little as both hands pressed on his back, pulling him to Yana's chair. The blonde
brought him to sit on his lap as he returned to teasing the milky neck and shoulders.

"I think we should take this elsewhere..." Yana spoke purposefully into the delicate ear.

Shivering in reaction Jin nodded, feeling a little shocked as Yana stood, grabbing his ass and
thighs to lift him up.

"Yana-kun..." He panted wrapping his legs around his waist, arms encircling his shoulders.

The blonde continued to kiss and nibble as he made their way to the couch.

"You're so sexy. You're totally not my type, but you are hot." The blonde lay him down on the
couch, hovering over the blushing form. "What do you like honey? What can I do for you?"

Jin bit his lip. "I do not know..." His rapidly erratic heart was almost choking him.

"Wait, how many times have you done this?"

"Twice, all the way." He looked away shyly.

"Twice? Just with Mugie?"

Jin nodded, and Yana smiled seductively. "Mmm, never had a virgin...you're close enough.
Looks like we're gonna have to find something you like." He slid his hands up the thin black
shirt, causing the pale one to gasp slightly; as the hand found a nipple.

Lifting the shirt just enough to see, the blonde placed his mouth on it, rolling his tongue over the
nub. Jin made a small sound, covering his mouth with his hand. His touch was so much more
forceful than Mugen's.

//This is too easy.//
Yana slid his hand down to cup the flesh growing beneath the baggy material. Jin moaned aloud
leaning his head back.

"Like that?" Yana smirked.

The pale one nodded, eyes closed.
//I can't believe this is happening. That he would even touch me!//

"You like it on top or bottom?" Yana began kissing down the pale stomach.

"W-what?"

"Does Mugen enter you or you him?"

"He, uh..." Jin blushed.

"Heh, you're the bottom...I figured it." Yana kissed him lightly to end the question.
//Cute.//
His hands began to undo the button and zipper. "Let's see what kind of bat you're bringing to the
game."

Jin bit his lip as Yana inched down his pants, pulling the boxers down as well.

“Mmm, very nice.” Yana smiled taking the hardened organ into his hand.

Jin whimpered, clutching the couch.

“Would you like me to use my mouth?” The blonde leaned down to suckle the rosy nipple.

“P-please...anything.” His breath caught in his throat as another hand ran up and down his side.

“You’re too polite.” He let his tongue trace a single line down the quivering stomach, pausing to
blow lightly on the glistening tip. “Gotta be a little more demanding. It’s your body, you should
get what you want.” Slowly Yana traced his lips with Jin’s head.

“Hnh...” The pale one arched his back.

The blonde placed his hands firmly on the wiggling hips to hold them down, inching Jin further
into his mouth.

“N-no...” Jin tried to hold on but shook as he came into Yana’s mouth.

//Damn, that was quick.//
Yana smiled, sucking a little harder to draw another strangled moan.

“I...I am so sorry...” Jin folded his arms over his deeply blushing face, trying to catch his breath.

“Shit, don’t apologize! I’m happy you liked it, heh. I gotta go down on Shishi like an hour to get
that result.”

“You do not understand.” The pale one closed his eyes taking a deep breath. “How much I
wanted that...this...” He laughed nervously.

“I kinda caught you off guard with the crab thing, ne?”
Jin sat up adjusting his clothing, timidly raising his hand to touch the blonde face.

“It’s all right, go ahead.” Yana took his hand, placing it on his cheek.

“Heh...” He let his hand travel down to rest in the middle of his chest.

“You want to see, don’t you? You stare at me all the time.” Yana cooed, sitting on the couch,
pulling Jin to straddle his lap.

“Hai.” He was a little breathless.

The blonde pulled his gray shirt over his head, laying it on the back of the couch. Jin couldn’t
hide the small noise that caught in his throat. “Yana...” His hand slowly traced the very defined
body.

He was not overly build, to a disgusting level. It was a fine, chiseled landscape. The kind like old
statues and warrior paintings. The soft pinkish white of his skin did little to subdue his
masculinity.

Jin was snapped out of his little daze when he felt Yana’s hands on his arms. Rubbing up and
down slowly.

“You can do whatever you want...even if it’s nothing.” He smiled leaning forward to capture the
wonderfully thin lips.

The amount of electric that flowed through the pale one, caused his toes to curl slightly. He
moaned deep against the blonde ones mouth, only succeeding in letting the invading tongue take
control of him.
//This is so different than when I am with Mugen...//

Yana’s hands slid up the black shirt, simultaneously teasing the already red nubs of flesh.

“Yana...” Jin sighed as the blonde kissed lower down his neck again. “I want you so much...”

Yana growled lustily. “How do you want me baby?” He grabbed Jin’s ass hard.

“Mmhh...I...I want you in my mouth.” His eyes closed as his blush reached near purple.

“If that’s what you want...” He removed his hands to undo his button.
//Mugie is way too lucky.//

Jin blinked a little before climbing off him, settling on the floor between Yana’s legs. His hands
were trembling as he undid the zipper. Yana hoping up and sliding his pants down, silver boxers
in view.

“It’s not gonna bite you Jin.”

The pale one blushed deeper than he already was, sliding his hand down under the waistband.
“Forgive me.” He held with more authority, staring at the bulge of fabric like it was a shogi
board.

//This is so cool...Shame Shishi’s not gonna be home for a while.//
Yana’s hands began stroking the coal locks calmly.

The more he thought about what he was doing, the more the pale ones lungs refused to work.
//I’m freaking out! What am I doing?! I could barely do this with Mugen...//
“W-wait...I...”

“Having second thoughts, dear?”

Jin nodded. “I am sorry...it, it is just going a little too fast.”

“You’re the one with my dick in your hand, babe. Seriously though, I understand.”

Jin let go, clearing his throat. Yana sighed pulling his clothing back up.

“You sure as hell looked like you wanted it a moment ago. Mind sharing what scared you off?”

“Nothing, it is not you, you are perfect. It is just-”

“I meant what about the act scared you.” Yana deadpanned.

“Oh.” Jin began to chew on his index finger. “I do not know.”

“Are you afraid it will make you disloyal to Mugen?”

“Not really, he said it was all right. He wanted me to...join you all.” He looked away sighing. “ I
suppose I am not of much use in that area.”

“Believe me hun, you’re of more use than you think.”
//Is he retarded?! He has to know how hot he is!//
“Just looking at you is enough to drive anyone wild.”

Jin gasped a little. “What?”

“Oh come on, you’re hot as hell and you know it.”

“Hot?”
//Mugen says that a lot. I usually just pretend to know what he means...//

Yana cringed inside.
//Mugie, you owe me so much for this! What rock did you find this guy under?//
“Jin, have you ever taken acid? Any psychedelics? Had any head injuries lately?”

“I do not believe so.”

“Okay.”
//So it’s not brain damage...//

“Why?”
//He is harder to understand than Mugen...//

“No reason.” Yana smiled. “You know, you can get off your knees now...”

Jin blushed again, rising quickly. “Right.”

“C’mere, sit.” Yana patted the couch near him.

The pale one complied, holding his hands nervously on his lap.

“What Mugie wants aside, do you want to have sex with Shishi and I?”

Jin bit his lip.
//What should I say? I want to...but...//

“Tell me what’s going on right now, inside that pretty little head of yours.” Yana placed his hand
on the pale ones knee. “I can tell you’re thinking...”

He sighed a little closing his eyes. “ I want to, but part of me is afraid.”

“Of what?”

“I do npt know...I have no clue what to do, or what will take place...and...nevermind.” He found
his glasses, replacing them.

“And what? No, say it...” Yana rubbed his hand up and down a little.

“I do not wish to let Mugen down.”

“Huh? How the hell would you do that?””

“If I am not able to...you know.”

“No, I don’t know.”

Jin exhaled loudly, a little annoyed with his own weakness’. “If I am not able to, keep up. To
return the favor so to speak.” He tried as hard as he could to fight the pink once again hinting his
face. “Like just now.”

Yana smiled. “It’s not a competition...it’s all about pleasure. We would never force you to do
anything or be angry if you don’t want to do something. Actually, if you want, ya can just
watch.” The blonde winked. “Some people like that better than the real thing.”

“No...I want to do what Mugen wishes. I know he wants me to participate.”

//Mugies got his samurai-boy whipped. Kuso...//
“Mugen shouldn’t decide that. Pleasure... P-L-E-A-S-U-R-E. That means you, your body, your
needs and wants and indulgences. Your loyalty is cute, but Mugen doesn’t always know best.”

“I understand what you are saying...but my pleasure comes from his...” Jin’s gaze settled to the
floor, although it seemed miles away. “My life was eternal darkness until I met Mugen
Ryutaka.” He smiled softly. “So just the fact I can make him happy, brings me more pleasure
than any physical touch.”

//Wow...//
“You should write yaoi fan fiction, that was good.”

“Yaoi fan fiction?”

“Nevermind...” Yana sighed rubbing his temples.

- - - - -

//Please don’t be there, please don’t be there, please don’t be there...//

“Hello Mugen...”

//Fuck!//
“Oi...psycho.” The tan one stretched his arms in tension. It was his first break in six hours, and
Kaze had it down to a science.

“Heh, heh, heh...Hook yourself out to pay for another semester?”

Mugens face became dead serious. “You son of a-”

“I’d be careful if I were you...I know everything about you. I own you. You are my doll...” Kaze
approached. “I can break you if I wish.”

“Maybe I could break your fucking nose?”

“Pleeease, you vagrant. You wouldn’t risk losing your job. All those hopeless losers that follow
you are depending on it, I doubt Shigure and Yanagisawa could make it without you. Not to
mention the uke bitch you’re with this week.”

“Say anything else and I’ll take you to hell with me. Fuck anything else...” Mugen eyes narrowed
dangerously.

“You can’t threaten me...I know your weakness’, your fears. For example...” Kaze lifted his hand
to cup Mugen’s chin. The tan one froze. “I do this and all that bad-ass talk goes down the drain.”

“Fuck you...”

“I do this...” Kaze brought his other hand over to slide up Mugen’s shirt. “And you shake.”

“S-stop...”
//Don’t beg, you bitch!//

“More you say?” The paler man began teasing the round earring in Mugen’s left ear.

“No!” He tried to remain in control, but fear was drowning him quickly.
//Why? Why do you let this happen?!//

“You’re so obedient, my dog.” He whispered into the sensitive flesh.

“I, I won’t let you do this. I’ll kill-” The tan one was silenced as Kaze captured his lips, biting
the bottom one hard.

“Mmhphker!” Mugen yelped, cursing as the paler one quickly thrust his tongue in.
//No, no, no! Do something!!//
He raised his hand to push him away, only to be slammed against the wall.

“You’re not getting away this time, bitch.” Kaze smiled. “Now, let’s go along quietly, or do you
want to go back to living in the streets?”

As he was shoved forward harshly, he hated himself for being able to walk.
//Why does this keep happening?!//
He bit his lip to stop the tears from even thinking about it, blood trickling in a fine trail down his
chin.

“This will do...you’re not worth the walk to the bed...” Kaze grabbed Mugen’s wrist, pushing
him to the ground inside the utility closet. “Try to be quiet, love.”

- - - - -


“It smells horrible.” Jin closed his eyes wincing.

“Shh...it will look so good. Just deal with it, it’s the peroxide.”

The pale one sat on the tub rim as Yana layered the foil professionally. Somehow he had talked
him into letting him dye his hair. Yana deciding to add a few blonde touches.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. Trust me, I know what I’m doing...”

The pale one sighed, trying to keep up with what Yana was doing.
//I hope Mugen doesn’t hate it.//

“You know, your nails look awful, you need to stop biting them. I’ll fix them while this sets in.”
Yana finished the last few strands, setting the items on the sink.

“My nails?” Jin looked down at his hands.
//They look fine to me.//

“Hold out your hand.”

“Sure.”

“You’re gonna look so cute!” The blonde squealed.

“Oh Kami-sama...” Shigure appeared in the doorway.

“Shishi, oi welcome home bitch! Why don’t you make some White Russian’s?” Yana smiled,
working the emery board.

“What are you doing to him?” The redhead had to laugh.

“I am not entirely sure.” Jin smiled half-heartedly, a piece of foil blocking his right eye.

“Highlight’s?” Shigure winked at the blonde. “So, what’s the occasion?”

“Mugie didn’t call you around noon?”

“Nah, I’ve had my cell on all day...”

“Hmm...anyway...Jin will be joining us...I think you know what I mean.”

“So you’re giving him the celibritory make-over?”

“Whatever, you’re so analytical.”

//I am in the room you know...//
Jin sighed silently, trying to appear interested in his nails.

“Did he want to?”

“I had to use a little...persuasion.” Yana laughed, turning to smile at the red head.

“You’re sick...I’m sorry Jin, he can get a little overboard.”

“No problem at all, I am up for a change...”
//I guess...//
The pale one smiled more at his own thought than them.

“Be careful...I’m gonna start dinner. Mugen should be home soon.” Shigure left the hallway.

“See ya, kitchen bitch. Okay hun, other hand. And lets do something with those eyebrows, they
are so thin...Ooh, I have this new exfoliator I’m dying to use! Your complexion is great, but it
will be perfect when I’m done!”

“Heh...”

Jin never felt the need to run away more than right now.

- - - - -

//Don’t let them suspect anything...//
Mugen trudged to the door. The weight of his bags highlighting the pain of the days event’s.
//It will only make them worry...//
His thoughts pulled him closer and closer into darkness, when he seen something that made him
laugh.
//What the?//

Jin was sitting on the porch, smoking a joint. Bangs blonde, as well as a streak of long hair on
each side. Styled in a way so that his bangs covered one eye.

“Who are you?” Mugen asked smiling, playing dumb.

“Mugen!” Jin’s face lit up as he seen the tan one. “I am so happy you are home.”

Mugen stiffly sat in the chair beside him, motioning for the joint. As he took a hit he reached a
hand to play with Jin’s newly changed hair.

“What did they do to you?”

Jin looked away. “You, you do not like it, do you?”
//I knew it...yay!//

“It’s...different.” Mugen smiled again.

“It was Yanagisawa’s idea...I told him you would not like it.”

“I love anything on you,” Tan fingers lifted the hair sprayed bangs. “But I also like seeing your
face. Eyebrows now...heh, they’re definitly sexy.” He rubbed his thumb over the smooth cheek.
//Is that foundation?//

“Heh.” Jin blushed leaning over to whisper quietly. “Mugen...I hate it...this make up in very
itchy.”

Mugen laughed a little, pulling back. “Why didn’t you say something then?”

Jin shrugged, looking away shyly.

“I’ll talk to him about it, kay?”

“Thank you.” The pale one let go of the tense breath in his lungs.

“It does look cute though, just a little shocking at first.” Mugen sighed closing his eyes.

“You tired again?”

“Yeah...”
//I’m so happy to have you here Jin.//

“Can I get you anything?”

“Actually...a beer would be nice.”

Jin quickly got up, scurrying into the house.

//He doesn’t seem to suspect anything.//
He felt guilty making Jin get something for him, but his body was screaming. The wooden chair
was like torture, but his feet hurt more.
//I can’t stand this...I’m gonna black out...//
He took another deep drag from the joint.

“Here there were no cold ones, so I put ice in it.”

“Uh...” Mugen was about to say ‘You don’t put ice in beer.’ But his love went through all the
trouble, and he didn’t know any better. “Thanks sexy.”

Jin returned to his seat, taking the joint back from Mugen. “Mugen...would you hate me if I fell
asleep for a while?”

“You don’t need to ask. You’re okay right? No one tried to wear you out today, did they?”
Mugen became concerned.

Jin almost blushed. “No, I am just a little tired.”

“Go ahead babe, I’ll see you in a little while.” Mugen leaned forward and kissed him sweetly.

“You can have this...” He placed the joint in tan fingers. “Please get Yana to fix my hair.” Jin
whispered in his ear before going into the house.

“Heh.”
//I love you Jin Arakawa....//

Mugen lay his head back, sinking into the chair a little, taking a slow thoughtful hit.
//He’s never wanted to go three times like that...Kaze’s getting worse all the time. What if he
really would kill someone? Why the fuck did I ever let him know so much about me anyway?!//

“Mugie?” Yana’s voice caused the tan one to jump. “I’m sorry to startle you. What, couldn’t
smell me this time, ninja-boy?”

“Nah, I smelt ya; just didn’t want to know why you made Jin look like an eighties pop singer.”

“He didn’t like it?!” Yana looked completely shocked.

“Not at all, can you undo it?” Mugen closed his eyes again.

“If he wants it, sure. Black isn’t hard to match for Mr. Plain-as-rice.” Yana stared at his friend
with a concerned glare. “You wanna lay down for a while?”

“Nah, I’ll be fine in a second. Give me a cigarette bitch.”

Yana smiled, taking out two.
//Even his voice sounds weak...what’s going on?//
He lit them both, passing one to Mugen, who still didn’t open his eyes.

“Thanks...”

“You look pale. “Yana placed his hand on Mugen’s forehead, the tan one flinched. “Mugen?”

“Sorry...I fell asleep a little, you scared me.”
//Baka! What are you doing?! Calm down...//

“Right.” Yana retracted his hand.
//I’m so sure.//

“Yana...Is your room empty?”

“Yeah, why?”

“Can I lay there for a while? I don’t want to wake Jin.”

“Only if I can stay...”

Mugen opened his eyes. “Fine, but no funny shit, I’m tired as hell.”
//Thank you.//

“Okay you go on, I’ll be up.” Yana watched Mugen pry himself from the chair, trudging through
the door.

The blonde put his cigarette out, picking up Mugen’s forgotten messenger bag and phone.
Noticing an untouched glass.

“Who puts ice in beer?!” He cringed at the watered down liquid, pouring it out on the yard.

- - - - -

“Whore red?” Mugen commented, sitting on the large bed.

“Try ruby, asshole. I got them a few days ago.”

They were speaking about he satin sheets that adorned it.

“Eh, feels good anyway.” The tan one lay back, scooting up to a more normal spot.

As he was moving, a sharp pain shot through his hips, causing him to gasp a little.

“Mugen?” Yana shut the door, rushing to the bed.

“Your creepy bed shocked me.” He smiled.

“Oh.”
//Lame Mugie, real lame.//

Mugen kicked himself in the balls mentally.
//You are such a dumbass!//
Laying still on his side, back to Yana.
//It hurts so bad, why? It never hurt like this before...//

“Please tell me what’s wrong, baby. I’m not an idiot.”

“No, but you’re paranoid. Drop it.”

“Well, how can I not be? I don’t like it when you don’t feel good.”

“...Yana...shut the fuck up. No funny shit, remember?” The tan one growled lightly.

“Fine.”
//He was gonna say something...I know it.//

“Oi...could you rub my back? Please?”

“Touching you is one of my favorite things.” Yana smiled settling behind Mugen.

“So, what happened here today?” Mugen shut his eyes as Yana’s hands massaged, taking the
edge off the pain.

“Heh, Jin and I had fun...You know, he loves you so much. I’ve never seen anyone that
dedicated.”

“What did you do with him?”

“Tried going down on him, but he didn’t last long enough to make that fun. Then he wanted to
go down on me, but got cold feet.” Yana laughed a little. “So I just made out with him for a
while. He seemed to like that.”

“He’s shy...”

“A little flaky too, but it grows on you. Why though? Why does he talk and act like that?”

“...This is only his second year in normal surroundings. He’s lived in dojo’s since he was six.”

“Oh...” Yana paused. “I guess that explains why.”

“I want to make getting adjusted to things as easy as possible for him...Maybe we could pospone
tonight.”

“But Mugie-”

“He looked really tired.” Mugen made an excuse, it was actually he who wasn’t up for a four
way.

“If you want, but know I’m not happy about it at all.” Yana pouted.

“I’m sorry, thanks though.”

//I’m sure it’s Jin who’s too tired...//
The blonde sighed, moving his hands a little lower.
“Why didn’t you call Shishi today?”

Mugen froze a little.
//I completely forgot.//
“Damn, it was really busy today. A gang fight or something...a lot of people with gunshot
wounds. It slipped my mind.”

“Did Kaze bother you?”

“He was too busy to.”
//Yeah right, I wish...//

“Good.”

A silence dripped over the pair.

“Yana?”

“Huh?”

“Do you ever think about...when we first met.”

“Of course. It was the day I found the cutest guy I know.”

“I mean how we met, what I was doing at the time.”

“Mugen, why are you thinking about that?!” Yana removed his hands.

“I don’t know, I never told Jin about it.”

“You shouldn’t. It’s ancient history.”

“He should know everything about me. I don’t want any secrets between us.”

“There is a difference between a secret and not wanting to bring up old dirt.”

Mugen rolled to his back, looking deeply up into the emerald eyes.

“How could I ever repay you?”

“Maybe by telling me what’s bothering you, my sweet.” Yana reached his hand out to brush the
unruly bangs back.

END CHAPTER SIX

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((Yeesh, that took so long to get up! Forgive me, forgive me! It hurts my soul to think how long
this pretty bun has been in the oven. Thank you all for your patients and loyalty, I promise I will
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