Bloody Betrayal

Chapter Six

Six weeks had passed since Shuichi had returned from America. He had gone back to work, keeping himself busy. Yuki too had also began writing again, his writers block gone, much to his satisfaction.

Shuichi and Yuki’s relationship was going okay. Shuichi still wouldn’t sleep in Yuki’s bed and they had yet to have sex. Shuichi was more willing to kiss and hug the man, mostly without flinching. Yuki was hoping this was a sign that his lover was beginning to start trusting him again.

Shuichi had also started laughing and smiling more often, he had yet to return to his bouncy personality, but Yuki didn’t think he ever would. He didn’t know how he felt about that. At one point Yuki had always wanted Shuichi to grow up, but now that the man had, he wanted Shuichi to go back like he was.

Yuki had been seeing more of Tohma and Hiro than he would have liked. Tohma would always come over unannounced like usual. Yuki didn’t know if it was to see if he was all right, or he was coming over to make sure he hadn’t done anything to hurt Shuichi.

Hiro also came over quite a few times, and Yuki would catch the man glaring at him. Yuki knew Hiro hated him, and he didn’t blame the man, but he wished they would butt out of their life.

Yuki sighed as he saved his work on his laptop, he had finally finished his latest novel. Leaving his study, he sat on the couch, and looked at his watch. It was late, passed 10pm, and Shuichi was still at work. The younger man had been working late for the passed week.

A key turning in the lock snapped him out of his daze, and he watched as Shuichi walked through the door. He looked so tired. When Shuichi saw Yuki on the couch, he smiled slightly in greeting and plonks himself down on the couch. He had been feeling slightly better about their relationship. He was beginning to feel comfortable with Yuki, he didn’t know if he would ever be able to forgive him, but he had been trying to forget.

“Do you want something to eat?” Yuki asked.

“No…thanks, I’m too tired.”

“Okay…well, I’m going to bed…”

Shuichi knew what Yuki was asking and he still didn’t know if he was ready. He ignored the implication and heard Yuki get off the couch and walk into his bedroom. He stayed sitting on the couch. Was it really that hard? Maybe he could try, if he didn’t, then this relationship wouldn’t be worth continuing.

Leaning back against the couch, he closed his eyes for a moment, he would wait for a while until he was sure Yuki would be asleep.

Meanwhile Yuki lay in bed unable to sleep. He wondered how long he would be made to wait. He knew he would wait forever, but it was driving him crazy. He lay awake for what seemed like hours, but was only probably an hour.

He nearly stopped breathing when he heard his door open, then close. He heard Shuichi’s soft footsteps coming closer to the bed. He closed his eyes as he felt Shuichi get into bed with him. This was a really big step for Shuichi, he didn’t want to ruin it, so he kept his eyes closed.

He made himself relax, and he wanted more than anything to open his eyes. He waited for 20 minutes and slowly opened his eyes. Shuichi was asleep beside him. He wasn’t lying close to him, but like he said, it was a start.

He closed his eyes and knew he would be able to sleep tonight.

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When he woke up the next morning, he was alone in bed, but he didn’t care. Last night had been the first step, and he was more than happy to wait for Shuichi to make the second. After showering and dressing, he left the bedroom and found Shuichi sat at the kitchen table drinking a cup of tea.

He had already decided against saying anything about last night. Shuichi might not be ready to talk about it yet. Shuichi didn’t know why he slipped out of Yuki’s bed early this morning. He had plucked up the courage to finally sleep in the same bed as his lover, and then he had to sneak away like it never happened. Shuichi looked up at Yuki, the blonde bent down slowly, brushing his lips gently across his lovers.

“Morning brat.”

Shuichi managed to give Yuki a genuine smile that made Yuki almost burst into tears. The next few nights went by with the same thing happening. Yuki would go to bed and pretend to be asleep, and Shuichi would slip into bed with him. Shuichi would always be gone by the time Yuki woke up.

One night a week later, Yuki was getting ready for bed when he heard a soft knock on his bedroom door, he looked as it opened and Shuichi stood in the doorway. The younger was trembling slightly, and looked like he was trying not to hyperventilate.

Yuki waited patiently for what Shuichi wanted to say.

“Can I sleep with you tonight?” Came the soft whisper.

Yuki just nodded his head, he didn’t think he would be able to make a coherent word escape from his mouth. He finished getting ready and watched Shuichi out of the corner of his eye as the younger man got into bed.

When he got into bed himself, he lay on his side facing Shuichi. He watched as Shuichi began to slowly inch towards him. He held out his arm and Shuichi settled beside him. Shuichi lay his head on Yuki’s chest.

Yuki could feel the slight trembling of Shuichi’s body. He didn’t say anything, he just waited. Shuichi slowly relaxed until he felt comfortable. He sighed, feeling the tension drain from his body.

Yuki lay still, just holding Shuichi in his arms. It felt too good to describe.

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Over the next week, Shuichi continued sleeping in Yuki’s arms. He didn’t even tremble like he had the first time. He was now comfortable beside Yuki. He had been working up his courage to take it to the next step, he thought he was now ready.

“Make love to me Yuki.” He finally said.

Yuki almost stopped breathing. He looked into Shuichi’s eyes and just nodded his head, leaning over to kiss the younger man softly, but stopped as his lips hovered over Shuichi’s. He really wanted this, but maybe there were rushing things.

Shuichi saw the hesitation in Yuki’s eyes, so he grabbed the back of Yuki’s head and pulled his head towards him. Their lips met, brushing softly at first, then getting harder. Shuichi opened his mouth and Yuki’s tongue slipped into his mouth.

Shuichi knew Yuki wasn’t going to rush this, but he knew if they didn’t get on with it, he was going to chicken out. Shuichi ran his hand down Yuki’s bare chest and slipped into his boxers. Yuki ripped his mouth away and gasped as Shuichi’s hand moved up and down.

Yuki moved his hands and caught the waist band of Shuichi’s boxers.

“Are you sure?” He asked.

“Yes.” Shuichi whispered.

Yuki pulled off Shuichi’s boxers, then quickly took care of his own. Laying skin to skin with each other, Yuki moaned at the contact. When Shuichi opened his legs for him, he nearly cried. Shuichi was trusting him.

All through their love making, it was soft and slow. Yuki made sure he made Shuichi as comfortable and safe as possible. He was not about to rush and scare his lover. After they lay cuddled together, drowsy.

“Shuichi, I don’t want you to called me Yuki anymore. I want you to call me by my true name.” He felt his lover nod against his chest and relaxed further, his eyes closed and he fell asleep.

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Yuki looked up as the door opened. He had finished his latest book and smiled as Shuichi came in. The younger man sat down beside him, and leant against him. Shuichi was more comfortable with the older man. He had never returned to how he used to be, but he was better and happier and more confident.

Yuki wrapped his arm around the smaller mans shoulders, and dug his free hand into his pants pocket. He pulled out a red velvet box and gave to his lover. Shuichi took it and gasped as he opened it. “Eiri?” He asked.

“Marry me.” Yuki whispered.

Shuichi’s eyes lit up and moved slightly as he jumped on his lover. “Yes.” He cried as tears slipped down his cheeks.

“I love you Shu. I’ll never hurt you again.”

END

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