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. Hints of NC.
Anal .
Pairing(s):
((Mugen/Jin)) OC/Jin, Hinted OC/OC/Mugen/Jin, NC OC/Jin, and NC OC/Mugen.
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 EIGHT - ALOE AND COLD COTTON, PT.2

“Thank you Yana.” Jin sighed, as the blonde was dying his hair back to it’s normal color.

“You’re welcome. I just wish you would have said something sooner.”

“I know.”

Mugen and Shigure sat at the table, counting the redhead’s money. They were in the kitchen.

“Look, I didn’t want to say anything, but today at work...one of those cars with the Dojo logo was
driving around.” Shigure looked down nervously.

“Mine too.” Yana added.

All took a deep breath as the room grew tense.

“Fuck it, doesn’t matter. We can keep avoiding them.” Mugen broke the silence.

“That’s right. Now, hold still for a few minutes...” Yana smiled, walking over to the sink. Jin
nodded as best he could, turning to face the table.

“She will never give up.” His voice was hushed.
//Eventually those men will not take no for an answer, Mugen...//

“Don’t worry babe. This is just a minor set back.”

Jin smiled slightly, but knew as well as Mugen did; they couldn’t run forever.
//Will this ever end?//

“Muko called while you two were sleeping. He said three guys in suits were looking for you there
today.”

“Shit, figured that much.” The tan one frowned.

“I guess talking it out won’t help.”

“Unfortunately, we are well beyond talking Shigure.” Jin lowered his gaze.

“Trouble...” Yana bristled, walking to the door quickly. “Looks like that bitch Kaze’s car.”

“What?!” Mugen jumped up. Just the sound of the name making his blood run cold.

“Just be cool...here he comes.” The blonde rustled his hair, preparing to open the door.

“Mugen?” Jin looked up nervously, noting the tan ones reaction.
//He looks afraid of something. But what?//

“It’s okay, just sit there.”

“Mugie...go wash that out of his hair. It should still set in.”

Mugen raised a spilt brow. “Gonna tell him I’m not here, ne?” The tan one smiled, as Jin got up.

“Go.” A knock caused him to focus his attention. “Heeeey...what’s up?”

“Can it Yana. Where’s Mugen?” Kaze narrowed his dark eyes.

“Excuse me? Oh no, no...this is my house bitch! You don’t just roll up in the middle of the night
and start making fucking demands. And I know you were here harassing Jin!”

“Oh, you found out about that, heh? Like I said, you blonde topped mountain, can it. By the way,
this is Mugen’s house last I checked. I need to talk to him.”

“Okay, you need to leave right now.”

“It’s important!” Kaze became determined.

“I’ll call the fucking cops again, Kaze.”

“He needs to hear this!”

“Yana...let him in.” Mugen walked in the room, Jin keeping close behind; newly returned damp
black hair, dripping water slightly.

Kaze sneered, pushing past the blonde. Taking time to glare at Jin evilly, the pale one flinched
inwardly, holding Mugen’s arm.

“Just tell me and leave.”

“Happy to see me? I see you’re still with the illusive Mr. Arakawa....Some really important
people were asking about you. Seems Little-Miss-Samurai skipped out on his duties.”

“The hell do you know about it?!” Mugen moved forward, angry.

“Yari, yari...so tense. You really need to learn how to please a guy, Jinny. I’m just doing my part
for the community.” Kaze smiled in his sinister way.

“What did you tell them? Say anything else to my boyfriend and I’ll knock you on your ass,
cocksucker.”

“Mugen...” Jin said, furrowing his brows.

“No, be quiet. This asshole is lucky I let him live.”

“I told them the truth, that you two are living here with Yana and Shishi.”

“Do you even know what you’ve done?!” Yana couldn’t hold back.

“Do I care, muscles? You four make me sick, I hope they find you and you never fuck that
samurai wannabe bitch again.” He growled at Mugen.

Mugen growled himself, stepping forward, when Jin stepped in front of him; walking up to Kaze.

“I do not know you, so I cannot place judgment upon your malice. But I beg you to stay away
from those men.”

“And why the fuck should I listen to you?” The look on the taller ones face was acid.

“They are dangerous. Even if you help them, they will hurt you...physically.”

Kaze frowned stepping closer. “Like I’d trust you, I’d like to knock those stupid glasses off your
fucking face.”
//Trying to steal what is mine...//

Jin looked down, taking a breath to calm himself. “Please, I do not wish for anyone else to be
harmed because of me. You have no place in this affai-” He was cut off as Kaze pushed him back
hard. The pale one stumbled a bit, falling to the ground with a small yelp.

“You son-of-a-bitch!!” Mugen lept forward, decking the Kaze in one rough shot, falling to the
ground on top of him. Kitchen table pushing aside loudly.

“Mugen, no stop!” Jin got up to his knees, panicked.

The two rolled around for a while before Shigure and Yana separated them.

“You’ll pay for this you poor, trashy, bitch!” Kaze spat as the redhead pulled his arms, lip steady
bleeding.

“Try it cocksucker!” Mugen struggled against Yana’s grip on his arms and chest. His own lip
bloody. Legs kicking wildly.

“Stop this now!” Jin screamed, covering his face.
//All this because of me, my stupid family!//
“Both of you will be killed by those men if you do not stop!”

“I gave you a heads up to warn you Mugen. So you could ditch that fucking drama queen and get
away from this mess. Come back to me where you belong!!”

“No one will drive me from him!! Got that you fucking prick?! I will die first!” Mugen kicked
Yana to get away. The blonde winced, twisting the tan wrist to hold him.

“Enough! Please....stop fighting!!” Jin stood up, backing against the wall. His legs threatened to
give way, heart racing. All he could see was Mugen killing the other man and endless darkness
after that.

“Let me go, you druggie freak! I’m leaving, you’re lucky I don’t press charges!” Shigure
cautiously let him go, Kaze fixing his clothing. “Why can’t you just leave and stop all this?!” He
turned to Jin, who stared back horrified.

“I...”
//He’s right.//

“You’re the reason all of this is happening!” Kaze shook off Shigures arm, approaching Jin.

“Let me go Yana, damn you!” Mugen spat, trying to free himself.

Jin bit his tongue, not having any idea how to respond. But he remembered Yana, and everything
the four had done together, talked about...experienced. Mugen was right, he would die before he
would leave.

“I...am not!” Jin shouted, standing up from the wall. “I am not in control of my families actions!!”

“Heh...” Kaze got closer, until the pale one could smell the others blood. “I fucked Mugen before
you, and I’ll fuck him again. You’re nothing more than a rebound fuck. You mean absolutely
nothing!”

Anger began to boil slowly within him. He knew Mugen loved him, he knew Kaze was crazy
now, and he knew he wanted to hurt the man very badly.

“You are a truly sad human being.” Jin stood firm, narrowing his eyes. “I think you would be
wise to leave now.”

“Heh, oooh is that a threat? What you gonna do? Use your magic powers on me, elf eared
bastard.”

“Hiding behind your witty insults? Leave.” Jin stepped closer.

“Why don’t you make me, cunt!” Kaze went to push him again.

Jin grabbed his wrist, pushing it back and down sharply in one fluid motion.

“Fuck!” Kaze yelped in shock.

“I will break it...”

“Fuck you!” Kaze tried to get free, taking his other hand and swinging.

Jin side-stepped it, pushing the taller man into the wall face first. Pulling his twisted arm harder
behind his back.

“I warned you twice, if you value your life you will leave those men alone. You should leave
town until this blows over.” It took everything he had to keep from snapping the wrist in his grip.
//You have caused Mugen far too much suffering.//

In a last ditch attempt, Kaze kicked backwards, connecting with the still somewhat bruised shin.
Jin screamed, falling backwards.

“Don’t you ever, touch me again!” Kaze tried to kick him in the ribs, but Jin rolled to the side,
causing Kaze to lose his balance and fall on top of him.

“Fuck Yana! Let me go now!!” Mugen was wailing, kicking his legs. All he could picture was
Kaze raping Jin or, trying to hurt him further. Something about the positioning.

“Mugen, stop! This is already bad enough!!” Yana screamed, holding on for dear life.

“I’m gonna stab him in the fucking heart! Rip out his throat, let me go!”

Yana held tighter, he didn’t want Jin to be hurt either, but if Mugen got free there would be death
tonight. Shigure stood by Yana, trying to help him hold their friend down.

“You little bitch!” Kaze struggled, holding Jin’s wrists tightly.

The pale one wiggled desperately, trying to free his arms. “I will not let you hurt Mugen
anymore!” Jin tried to kick, but Kaze straddled his hips. Having more of a weight advantage.

“Kaze get off him!” Yana shouted.
//Damnit, I can’t let Mugen go...what do I do?!//
Shigure stared worried about the same thing.

“Heh.” Kaze smiled wickedly, blood dripping down onto Jin’s chest. “I bet you like it like this,
huh? You know why Mugen fucks you?!” He twisted the pale wrist, revenge for earlier, Jin
gasped. “It’s because he finally found someone who was more of a cunt than he was. Maybe I’ll
fuck you right now, keep you both as my slaves!” He ground down hard on the thin hips.

The weight and bouncing on his crotch was unbearable. Silver streaks of pain kept flashing over
his eyes. Jin kicked as high as he could, somehow managing to contact with the back of Kaze’s
head.

“Release me!” The pale one rolled, managing to get his hips free. Pulling to free Kaze’s deathgrip
on his wrists.

He quickly staggered to his feet, looking for anything, something...
When he seen the broom in the corner. Quickly he grabbed the stick, holding it upside down like a
sword. Narrowing his eyes as he focused.

Kaze got off the ground casually, spitting blood on the floor, laughing loudly. “Heh, heh, you
can’t be serious...a fucking broom? You’re a lot more stupid than I had you figured.”

Jin did not reply, only held his shaking hands tighter, clearing out anything but Kaze’s
movements.
//If he makes a move to the door, then I’ll let him...if he makes a move to Mugen or me...I’ll stop
him.//

Kaze approached. “No one makes me look stupid...I’m not leaving here tonight without your
blood one me!” Kaze lunged forward wildly. Filled with the rage of losing his toy to someone
like Jin.

Instantly, Jin jumped to the side, striking Kaze hard across the back. Changing his position to
behind him, at a distance.

“You bastard!” He spat, feeling the resonating sting. Rubbing his back.

Turing around to swing again, this time Jin did the same, landing the blow in the same spot.

Kaze dropped to one knee, looking up insanely through clenched teeth. “I’ll make you pay for
this!” He ran full force at the pale one.

Jin was prepared to repeat his actions as long as nessecary, but Mugen’s voice called his attention.
He had yelped in pain as Yana was forced to twist his wrist tighter.
//Mugen.//
By the time he turned his eyes back, Kaze crashed into him, sending them both flying against the
refrigerator.

Kaze throwing in punches to anywhere he could land; Jin covered his face with his arms, trying to
avoid as much as possible. The force knocking the wind from him.

“I hate you! I want you to die!!” Kaze shrieked, standing and finally landing that kick to the ribs.

Jin screamed, grabbing his stomach, doubling over.
//Damnit.//
Trying to move away from the next kick that was coming too quick to dodge. The pale one
screamed again, blood coming slightly from his mouth.

Kaze pulled back letting one more land before feeling himself fly against the wall.

“YOU!” Yana growled deep, eyes ablaze. “You fucked up this time!” The blonde continued to
pick up the man. Dragging him out the door, Mugen ran to Jin’s side.

The sound of someone being beaten was heard before Kaze’s car squealed out harshly.

“M-mugen...he, he has to stay...away...” Jin tried to sit up, having to spit out a mouthful of blood.

“Shh.” Tears welled up in the tan ones eyes. “Fuck h-him, are you okay?! Please...”

“Heh, fine...” Jin closed his eyes, laying against the floor.
//Nothing is broken...at least.//

“Jin...I’m so s-sorry.” Mugen lay carefully against him, sobbing.

Yana walked in, looking a little disheveled. “Mugen?”

“Fine.” He sat up, wiping his eyes quickly. “But...”

“Jin?” Yana knelt beside the bloody pale one.

Jin tried to say ‘don’t worry’, but was struggling to get air returning to his lungs. Taking deep,
erratic gulps of breath.

“Help me get him to the bathroom.” Mugen stood, shaking badly.

Yana nodded, trying to gather the form in his arms in a non painful way. Lifting him up, Jin
gasped, clutching his side.

“I’m so sorry baby...” Yana winced, as if the pain was his.

“You guys be careful...” Shigure watched helplessly. Deciding that fixing the kitchen was what he
was most needed for. Looking around to see broken wood and glass, as well as blood
everywhere.

Yana and Mugen entered the larger bathroom in Mugen’s room.

“Sit him in the shower...” The tan one began frantically looking through the cabinets.

Jin moaned a little again, as Yana sat him down, leaning against the shower wall. “I’m sorry this
hurts...can you hear me?” The blonde pushed the wet hair back, looking him over.

Jin opened his eyes, taking a ragged breath. “Y-yeah.”
//Nice job staying in control, baka.//
He scooted down the wall a little, trying to find a position that didn’t cause pain. “Heh.” He tried
to smile at Yana, to let him know it looked worse than it was.

The blonde smiled weakly back, turning to look at Mugen when a loud crash came from the
cabinet.

The tan one knelt down, beginning to pick up the items he dropped. Yana stood walking over to
him. Mugen jumped when he put his hand on his shoulder.

“Mugie...calm down. Everything’s okay now.”

“Okay?! How the fuck...” He gave up shouting, looking blankly at the floor. “I don’t know...I
don’t even know w-what I’m looking for.” He laughed a little as tears choked his voice. Letting
his hands fall from the assorted bottles on the floor, to over his bleeding mouth, taking a breath.

Yana frowned, he had never seen Mugen like this before. Not since the big confrontation with
Shu, years ago. “Just breathe baby...Jin needs you to be strong now. It’s all right.” His paler hand
began to rub the trembling shoulders.

“R-right...” Mugen sniffed, sitting up.

“I am...okay...” Jin’s voice made them both turn. The pale one took a breath, finally regaining a
little ground. “N-nothng serious...”

“Jin.” Mugen crawled over to the shower, coming in to sit on his knees by his love. “Are you
sure? Maybe you should go to the hospital...I know it’s dangerous bu-”

“Mugen.” He lifted his hand, to grasp the tan ones. “No...I swear...fine now. Heh, just g-give me
a minute.” The silky eyelids fluttered closed, as he relaxed a little bit. Tomorrow was going to be
a rough day, he mused.

“See what I mean about psycho?” Yana smiled weakly, patting Jin’s arm as Mugen stood up.

The dark eyes opened again, clearer. “He is a poor innocent...caught up in this.”

“Even after he attacked you?! You still say he’s innocent?!” Yana gawked.

“H-he does not know any better.” Jin yelped a little as he sat up.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Mugen knelt down again, placing his hands on either side of Jin’s
face.

The slightly shocked form blinked. “Y-yes, please, calm yourself.”

Mugen sat next to him sighing. His hands shaking so bad, he sat on them. “I’ll kill him, I’ll break
his fucking skull open!!”

Jin flinched a little at the harsh tone. It seemed louder in the shower as they were.

“Mugen, stop yelling.” Yana spoke up, rubbing Jin’s arm.

“Shut up Yana! Why the fuck wouldn’t you let me go?! I could have stopped this!!”

“You weren’t thinking...”

“There was no time for thinking! He should be dead right now!” Mugen seethed at the blonde.
“He’s gonna tell those Yakuza bitches everything! They will never stop following us now!”

“We can still hide...” Jin added quietly, looking at the floor.

“Fuck that, hide where?! They know we live here, we can’t avoid them forever!” Mugen turned to
face the pale one shouting at him.

Jin flinched again. “I am, sorry Mugen.” The pale one took a deep breath, covering his mouth as
hot tears stung his eyes. “I...I do not know, w-what to do...” He covered his face shamefully as he
began to weep. “P-please, stop yelling...”

Mugen frowned, hating himself more. “Oi, we’ll figure something out...don’t worry.” He tried to
stroke the dark hair calmly, but Jin pulled away.

“You get so angry...you s-snap. I will not let others suffer because of m-me.” The pale one took
another deep breath, trying to stand up.

“Jin, wait...”

He brushed the hand off as he stood unsteadily. Leaning against the shower wall. “Leave me
alone...at least until you come back to your senses.” He began walking to the stairs, limping. “I
have no right to say that, but...I am afraid of you when you get like this. You have the right to be
angry...I am just going to stay away when you are, all right?”

“I’m sorry.” Mugen sighed, closing his eyes.

“Don’t be.” Jin proceeded to make his way down the stairs.
//I’m the one who should be sorry, for getting you all into this...//

“Yana?” Mugen looked at the ground.

“Shh...he’s right though. Don’t let Kaze provoke you, that’s what he wants. The bastard feeds off
this.” The blonde scooted closer, rubbing his hand up the shaking back.

“I just want that bastard to pay...for everything.”

“He will, but you can’t risk what you and Jin have, being the one who does it.”

“I know...”

Yana held the form close. “Don’t worry, we’re all in this together.”

- - - - -

Yana got up from the bed, careful not to wake Mugen. He had began crying, so the blonde carried
him to bed. He finally fell asleep.
//Something’s up with him.//
Stretching slightly, he walked out of the room. Determined to find where Jin had wandered to.
Shigure’s door was open and he could see the redhead sleeping.
//No Jin there...maybe he went downstairs.//
Yana turned to the stairs only to see the man in question. Sitting on about the third step from the
bottom, leaning against the wall.

“Oi...” Yana approached, seeing Jin looked somewhat asleep. “C’mon, get up from there.”

Getting no real response, Yana sat next to him, nudging him. “Jin, wake up hunny...”

The pale one groaned, making a pained face. “Mhh?”

“Let’s go to bed, you need to be cleaned up.”

“Oww...” Was his only response, moving his head to the side.

Yana had to smile. Waking Jin up was becoming one of his favorite tasks, however, tonight was
different. He was hurt and didn’t need to slide off the stairs and make it worse.

“I’m gonna pick you up now, it may hurt...” Yana gave a warning before sliding his arm behind
Jin’s back, hooking the other under his legs. “Here we go...” The blonde lifted carefully.

“Ahh!” Jin squealed. “No...”

“Shhh, you can’t sleep on the stairs. Not even Mugie can pull that off.”

The silvery tears that fell from Jin’s clenched eyes, made Yana’s heart break.
//Damn you Kaze Takahashi.//
Carefully he turned on his heels and began walking up the stairs. Each step earning another little
gasp from the treasure in his arms.
//You have hurt way too many people I care about.//

Yana made his way to his room, laying Jin carefully down on his bed. The form cried a little,
rolling to his side in a fetal position.

“It hurts really bad, doesn’t it?” Yana smoothed his hair.

Jin wasn’t really conscious, so he didn’t respond. But Yana knew the answer. He went to the
bathroom, wetting a hand towel, and returning. Slowly he rolled Jin to his back, and began
washing the dried blood from his mouth. Taking note of the various bruises beginning to show
around his neck.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t get to you sooner...I was afraid Mugen would do something stupid...” He
spoke knowing he couldn’t hear him.

When he was finished, he returned the bloody towel to the sink. Sighing as he removed his shirt,
laying on the bed next to him. He stared at the ceiling for a long time, trying to register everything
that had happened tonight.

“I swear...I won’t let anyone hurt you again...or Mugen.”

Yana gave one last look to the damaged form next to him, before turning off the lamp. Hoping
sleep would at least take the edge off of things.

- - - - -

Jin opened his eyes slowly, almost forgetting about the night before. That is until he tried to move.

“Ughh...” The pressure in his stomach was near unbearable.

The faint taste of blood in his mouth.
//Kaze.//
His mind replayed the events. Swordsman mind chiding him on missing that last blow because of
distraction.
//This is bad...I cannot move.//
He closed his eyes.
//Mugen...//
Something about how the other was acting worried him. There was much more to this Kaze man
than he let on. Only briefly did he wonder just exactly what, until another wave of pain cleared his
mind for him.

“Damn...”

Yana felt the movement next to him and blinked his eyes open.

“Jin? Hey hunny...how do you feel?” He sat up yawning.

One look down at the twisted face next to him answered that.

“Yana?” He managed to get out from clenched teeth.

“Yep. Heh, rough night, ne?” The blonde had no idea what to do.

“Mmm...” The pale one nodded. Mouth so dry his tongue felt like leather. “C-could
you...water...”

Yana smiled.
//He asked me for something.//
“Sure.” The blonde got up, stretching slightly as he walked to the bathroom; filling a glass. “Here
ya go...”

He helped him lean up enough to swallow, the pale one wincing badly.

“Thank you.” Jin collapsed back onto the bed with a sigh. “Mugen...where is Mugen?”

“In his room, probably sleeping. Did you need him?”

“No, t-that is fine.” He relaxed.
//At least he’s okay...maybe he has calmed down.//

“I want you to stay in bed today. No one will think you’re a burden, after what you went through
last night. I’m really sorry you got hurt...”

Jin smiled a little. “It was not your fault...I was...distracted.”

“Shit, I think you were badass. I would love to crack that bitch with a broom. Plus that arm twist
thingy...very nice. I didn’t know you had some skills.”

“I have never wanted to hurt anyone...that badly before. That man...Mugen was, afraid of him I
think. Something happened, between them.”

Yana nodded. “More than something, it’s been a cycle of bullshit since he met the freak.”

Jin sighed, exhaling long, closing his eyes.

“You shouldn’t talk, just try to go back to sleep.”

The pale one didn’t need the idea, as it was already in affect. The last thing he remembered was
Yana caressing his face before blackness.

- - - - -

THREE DAYS LATER

Yana got up from the couch. Mugen had been on somewhat of a drinking binge since the night
with Kaze, and was passed out on the couch next to him.
//Something is seriously up with him.//
Standing carefully, he walked into the kitchen. It was late, Shigure long since asleep, deciding to
drink with Mugen as long as he could.

Jin had been asleep for almost two days, but at least was to a point where he could move. It
looked like he would be fine now, those injuries just took a lot out of him. It killed the blonde to
walk up and check on him, seeing him laying there in pain. Knowing his mind was probably
worrying non-stop about Mugen and those men. Shigure had left him with a blunt, and he didn’t
want to smoke alone. Hoping Jin would be feeling better, he went upstairs to check on him.
Quietly he opened the door to Mugen’s room.

“Oh, shit, you’re up...” The blonde smiled, shutting the door behind him.

“Yana!? Oh...hello.” He wiped his mouth quickly. The pale one was sitting up in bed.

Keeping his smile, he walked over, sitting on the bed. “You know you keep eating those, and
you’ll lose your figure.”

Jin blushed some, setting the half empty box of doughnuts to the side. “Sorry...I, they were the
only thing in sight...stale...” He seriously hated himself now.
//They will think you are a pig.//

“Mugie’s okay now. He drank himself to sleep, heh. He’s really sorry for the way he acted. Poor
thing passed out on the couch.”

Jin lowered his eyes. “I am very sorry myself. I should not have intervened.”

“You were only trying to help that lunatic...I got something for you.”

“Oh?” Jin blinked, more than curious.

The blonde smiled as he held the blunt and lighter up, seeing Jin’s eyes light up slightly.

“Heh, it has been a while since I have partook of that.”

“Yeah I figured you’d like it.” Yana placed the brown stick in his mouth, lighting it thoughtfully.
“I wanted to tell you something...just so you know. I’m afraid of Mugen when he acts like that
too.”

Jin gawked a little. “Really?”

Yana nodded, passing the burning herb. “He gets really bad sometimes. He looses it and no one
can pull him back. In terms of the past, he’s slowed down a lot. Police record shows that too.”
The blonde laughed. “He’s a hard little fucker to hold down...almost broke my damn shin.”

“That is right.” Jin exhaled the smoke thankfully. “He kicked you.” Guilt began to float in the
pale ones spirit.

“How’s your ribs?”

“They hurt...heh.” He passed it back.

“Let me see.”

The pale one kept his eyes on Yana’s face, as the blonde slowly opened his gi; allowing a good
view. “Cha...looks a lot better though. Still a little bruised.” He proceeded to roll up Jin’s hakama,
looking at the shin. “Ohh, let me get you some more ice for that.”

“It is okay, really. I am much better no-”

“Remember, you said you’d let me take care of you? I’ll be right back.”

Jin opened his mouth to speak, but closed it. Sighing again, as he lay back onto the mattress, Yana
exiting. Taking a long, deep hit, he subconsciously reached and found another doughnut. Closing
his eyes as the sugary taste calmed him.
//Yana’s right, you will get fat...//
Logic was more foe than friend, as he continued his task. He couldn’t help it, he was practically
starving.

“Not much, but I found some Tylenol. Shigure takes all the good stuff.” Yana walked back in, ice
wrapped in a towel and water glass in hand.

“That is fine. You should not trouble yourself, honestly...”
//Good stuff?//

“Just eat your doughnuts and hush.” Yana smiled setting the towel carefully on the swollen leg.

He couldn’t help but blush, setting up to take the pill. “Thank you.” Slender hands passed the
glass and blunt back. “You have been so very good to me, Yana.”

“No worries. Tomorrow I want you to eat something other than sugar. It can’t be good for you.”

“You stay home tomorrow, do you not?”

“Yep. Probably for a while now, don’t wanna risk those pricks finding us. Even though now they
know where we live.”

Jin looked a little worried. “That is right...it could be anytime.”

“Hey, I didn’t say it to make you worry. Things will be all right” Yana fished out a cigarette,
handing Jin the half of blunt. “You can have this, I’m good.”

“Thanks.” He took it graciously, finding it was settling the rolling of his stomach from worry and
lack of food. “I hope so...”

Silence filled the room as Yana lit the tobacco stick. Jin found himself blushing, fidgeting with his
sleeve.

“What?” The blonde raised an eyebrow.

“N-nothing.” He laughed nervously.

“No, what?”

“I was just thinking...about that morning after I had the fever.”

“Oh?” What about it?” His eyes took on a mischievous tint.

“It...was amazing.”

“Heh, want something to help you sleep?”

Jin’s eyes widened a little at the wink. “T-that is all right.”

“Sure?” Yana leaned forward, running his hands through the newly black bangs.

Closing his eyes, he felt Yana’s thumb run slowly back and forth, across his lips.
//Not so sure now...//

“You’re so beautiful Jin. It’s easy to see why Mugen loves you.”

His blush worsened as the thumb began to pry his lips open, slowly sliding into his mouth.
Subconsciously the pale one began to suckle it, letting his tongue caress timidly.

“I know what you really want...but you’re too shy.”

“Yana...” Jin sighed as the blonde leaned forward more, pressing his lips against his.

Not having much control over it; Jin lay back, melting into the kiss. He was sucking the blondes
tongue as it was shoved it into the pale mouth.

//So inhibited...//
Yana smiled into the kiss, letting his hand trail through the silky locks.
//Always holding back...when all he wants to do is be lead.//

“You wanna try what you want again?” The blonde cooed into the delicate ear, teasing it.

“I...I do, but-”

“But what? Only you can get what you want. I’m not forcing myself on you.”

//That might not be that bad either, heh...//
“I know.” Jin bit his lip. “I...I kinda practiced on Mugen, that day.”

“Practiced?” Yana stroked the embarrassed face gently.

“Like, what you did to me...”

“Wait, I know...you’re afraid you’ll do it wrong, or it won’t be good enough. Aren’t you?”

Jin shut his eyes. “Maybe...”
//Am I that easy to read?//

“Maybe my ass. Anything you do is good enough...Heh, I’ll let you in on a few little secrets.”
Yana sat up, sitting beside the pale one. Jin sat up as well.

“I’ll be frank with you, my dear. I’ve fucked, sucked, and vice versa, more men than you’ll ever
meet.”

Jin blushed, looking away shyly.

“I’ve had a few really good lovers, two live here, heh.” He smiled. “But out of all of them, there’s
one common thread. It’s the personal connection between the two having sex. Sure, I’m just as for
mindless grabass as the next guy...but to make it really amazing there has to be a connection.”
Yana lit another cigarette. “For example, you and Mugie. What was more intense, the first thing
you two did, or something after you had feelings for each other?”

Jin swallowed. “A-after, but...the first time was amazing too.”

“What did you two do the first time?”

“Yana...” The pale one covered his face with his hands.

“C’mon, don’t be shy...tell me.”

“W-we were at a theater...he used his, uh, mouth.”

“Heh, heh...classic Mugen. Well, here’s a breakdown. Mugie’s good, but what he’s best at is in
his hips.” Yana sighed. “Oral wise, he uses too much tongue, not enough suction. On the other
hand, Shishi is all suction, no tongue. Like a vacuum cleaner attachment.”

Jin laughed quietly, pushing his hair back over his shoulder.

“All you have to do is mix up the two. A little sucky-sucky, some tongue wiggles...you’ll be a
pro in no time.”

“There are professionals?” Jin blinked in shock.

//Aww!//
“Heh, think about that morning and ask that again.” Yana winked.

“Heh...” The pale one looked away. “Y-you did something I have never felt before.”

“Oh?” The blonde played dumb.

“With your throat...”

“That’s called fellatio. Deep throat, knocking one back...not many can pull it off. Heh, Mugen
can, but he doesn’t let anyone know.”

“It, it felt very nice.” The pale ones blush spread further, as he remembered the toe curling
sensation.

“So I’ve heard, heh. Why is it that you wanted to go down on me? What about it turns you on?”

Jin froze. “...I do not know if I can talk about this subject.”

“C’mon, I’ve had you in my mouth, why be shy now?”

He bit his lip. “I do not know...”

“Some people like it doggy style, some missionary. Some like blowjobs standing, or sitting.
Sneaky Castro’s...they all have reasons.”

“I am not even going to pretend I know what you just said.” Jin looked overwhelmed.

“Kuso...I’ve got so much to teach you.” Yana squealed. “Prepare for a journey, deep into your
mind. I’m gonna help you find out what makes you moan, and what makes you scream.” The
blonde winked, holding up a V sign.

“Great...” Jin deadpanned, faining joy.
//There is no way out now I suppose...maybe it is not such a bad thing...//

“You’re the one who said you wanted me in your mouth, why?”
//This is too much fun!//

“Uh...”

“Okay, okay...back up. What do you fantasize about, my darling?”

“Fantasize?”

“What do you think about when you’re alone? Like, sexually.”

The blush returned full force, as Jin remembered that day in the shower.

“You’re thinking of something...I can tell, even your ears are blushing.”

“Fine.” He sighed. “That day we had lunch...when you left...I kinda...”

“Yeees?”

“I cannot say it!” Jin covered his face again, drawing his knees up.
//This is torture.//

“Oh yes you can, just open your mouth and speak.” Yana shifted, placing his hands on the thin
shoulders.

“I...you know...thinking about you...in the shower.” His eyes remained closed.

“Oooh good. So, what were you thinking?” The blonde began to softly massage the tense frame.

“Of you, heh.”

“I know that.” Yana’s eyebrow twitched. “What was I doing?”

“It was the crab.” The pale one blurted out, laughing nervously.

“Crab? Never wanted to involve crustaceans.”

“No...the crab meat. You, brushed it across my lips.”

“Annnnd?”

“I...wanted it to be something else.”

“Like...my dick?”

“Heh.” The pale one nodded, biting his lip.

“Good, this is a start. That is a fantasy Jin.”

“O-okay.” Jin was sure his face would never return to it’s original color.

“You were sucking me off...anything else?”

“...The other thing.”

“Eh?”

“You know.” Jin huffed, shaking his head. “Do not make me say it...”

“Oohh...” Yana sat back smiling. “Was I fucking you, dear?”

Just hearing him say it, caused Jin to pant a little. “Uh huh.”

//Mugie found him a Grade-A uke.//
“Didn’t know you were interested in that. Can’t say I wouldn’t enjoy it myself. How was I
fucking you? What position?”

Once again a timid response came from the hiding face. “B-behind me.”

“Heh, nice. That’s doggy style.”

Suddenly Jin began laughing, covering his mouth to no avail.

“What’s so funny?”

“L-like dogs...it makes sense now.” He cleared his throat, swallowing to calm himself.

“You’re too damn cute.” Yana stroked the heated face sweetly. “Do you wanna make that fantasy
a reality?”

“Now?!” His eyes widened.

“Why not?” Yana winked.

//Why not...?//
“I...”

“Shh, now that I know what you want, we can make this fun for both of us. See, I have a fantasy
too, involving you.”

“You do?” He blinked.

“Mmmhmm...I want you on all fours, hair damp and messy...” His hands began to play with the
loose coal locks. “Face kissed so sweet with cherry red, like it is now.” He drew closer, noses
touching, feeling the pale ones shaky breath. “So deep, and so good...you want that too hun?” He
lifted Jin’s chin with his hand, gazing deep into his eyes.

The pale one felt lost in the sea of emerald. “Y-yes...”
//Gods...//

“How about on top? You straddling me, feeling yourself sink down on every thick inch...hard and
pulsing...hot...”

Jin’s breath caught as the blonde lazily ran his tongue down the milky throat. “Yes...”

“Or, I could prop those lovely hips up with some pillows...take you fast and steady as long as you
can take it.”

“Yana...” He moaned, feeling his gi opened again by warm hands. Heat settling around his core
rapidly.

“From the side, upside down, wheel-burrow style with your hands on the ground. Laying on your
back, drilling you...”

“I...I do not care.” His words were low and husky. “Anyway...please...”

“Heh, not here, let’s go to my room.”

- - - - -

“Agh...what time is it?” Shigure sleepily rolled to his side, wincing from the light of the clock.
“4:00 AM?! Why am I awake?” He sighed covering his head up.

Suddenly he realized what woke him. There was a low, steady pounding on the wall, behind his
headboard.
//Whaaaa?!//
He sat up, trying to listen closer.
//Are Mugen and Yana...?//
An evil grin crossed his face, not being one to be shy; the redhead got up. Slowly he walked out
the door, to ninja creep to Yana’s. He began to eavesdrop, jaw dropping when he heard the
muffled voices.

“Yana, Yana!”

“Mmm, that’s right baby...”

Shigure covered his mouth to keep the laugh down.
//Jin?! And...Yana?! No way...//
He made a pouty face.
//He wouldn’t let me, but he goes for goldy locks? His loss...//
The redhead continued to listen, wanting to burst in with a camera, screaming ‘cheese!’. But
decided the pale one sounded like he was enjoying himself.
//I’ll let him have fun...//
Sighing, Shigure made his way back to him room. Laying down, smiling as the pounding was
increasing in tempo.

“Oh my God!!”

Shigure laughed that time, hearing Jin’s scream fill the house.
//Wonder if Mugen can hear?//
He tried to ignore it, but the sounds were growing louder by the second.
//Kuso...just cum already, some people need to sleep.//
Then there was a loud sound and the redhead was sure they were going to break the wall out.

“C’mon you guys! It’s 4AM!” Shigure shouted into the night, to no avail. Laughing when he
heard something glass shatter. “This is too much.” He sighed, rolling over to his stomach; placing
his pillow over his head.
//Rub it in a little more, will you Yana.//

“I, I’m gonna die!!”

“Oh, it’s so good!!”

Shigure laughed again. “Shut up you two! 4AM...hello?!”

“G-go to hell Shishi!!”

Yana’s loud, lusty voice was heard over Jin’s incoherent moaning.

“Heh...” The redhead laughed again, closing his eyes.
//At least they heard me...//

- - - - -

“Y-yanagisawa-sama...” Jin sighed, burying his face in the heaving chest. Shaking like a
hypothermic.

“Mmm...” Yana replied, clumsily grabbing a cigarette from the nightstand. Tightening his arm
around the pale one. “That was so fucking good...” The smoke came out enthusiastically with
each word.

“That was the most amazing experience of my entire life!” Jin laughed in the same fluttery way.

“Sounded like it...”

“I think the mirror fell off the wall...” He shut his eyes, taking a deep breath; heart in his throat.
Never knowing anything could feel that good. Yana had awoken a world of sensation to him, and
all he could do was float above the bed in orgasmic bliss.

“I’ll get a new one.” Yana did the same.

He nudged Jin, holding the cigarette to his lips. Jin took a small drag, coughing a little at the
unfamiliar taste of it.

“Heh, rule number three. Cig after is always the best.”

“Mmm...what were the first two?” He snuggled against him sleepily.

“Did I give you brain damage?” Yana laughed. “Sucky-sucky and wiggle.”

“Oh.” He blinked. “That is right...”

Yana rustled the damp hair a little. “You are so cute.”

Jin looked up at him dopily, smiling in a dazed way. “I cannot feel my legs...”

“Don’t worry they’re fine, and sexy too.” Yana gave him another hit off the cigarette.

“Do you think anyone heard us?”

“Heh, didn’t you hear Shishi?”

Jin blushed, hiding his face in Yana’s chest. “No.”

“Guess not, oh well...it’s a small house.”

“I swear I have never been that loud before...”
//I was screaming my lungs out...//

“That’s cause you’ve never been fucked like that before...what, you cum like three times?”

“Four...” He admitted shyly. “Sorry about your bed...”

“It’s just sheets, heh, think I had a part to play in it too.”

Jin laughed in an evil, quiet manner.

“What?” Yana smiled at him, brushing the hair out of view.

“Nothing...it is sick...”

“No, what?” He rubbed the pale back up and down.

“I...can still feel you...leaking out of me.” His face was beyond red.

“That’s not sick, that’s sexy.” He kissed the top of his head. “We’ll have to take a shower in the
morning.”

“We’ll?”

“Unless you wanna take one by yourself...maybe show me just what you did in there, when you
were thinking about me.”

“I, I could never do that in front of someone...”

//He’s still shy?!//
“Guy can dream.”

“Do not think me rude.” The pale one yawned. “But I am going to pass out...”

“Go ahead, I’m right here.”

Jin lay sleepily against him. Falling farther away from consciousness, as Yana’s hand traced
patterns on his back. Noticing the pale one was shivering, he covered the two up with the red satin
comforter.

“You are...so...warm...” Jin sighed trailing off.

Yana glanced down to see Jin was asleep. He carefully lit another cigarette, staring at the ceiling
with a huge smile.
//Haven’t needed two since Mugie graduated...//

- - - - -

“Mr. Takahashi, what happened to your face?” The man in black suit asked.

“Your little runaway, Mugen is very protective of him.” Kaze growled, his lip and jaw swollen.
Not to mention the black eye and various bruises. Wrapped wrist.

“You had contact with Mr. Ryutaka?”

“The other night, I caught them. The four of them living like no one knows...”

The man smiled. “Do you think you could catch them again?”

Kaze gawked. “How?! You didn’t tell me Jin was a martial artist, or whatever. That fruit almost
broke my fucking wrist!”

“Mr. Arakawa is a very skilled swordsman, you would be wise to remember that. Could you
perhaps get inside, and place this somewhere inconspicuous?” The man handed him a pen shaped
object.

“What the fuck is this?”

“A small camera, it’s linked to our cars. Once in place, we will know when to make our move.”

“I’ll try...”

“Do more than try, Mr. Takahashi.”

“Excuse me?!” Kaze narrowed his eyes.

“You will place this camera inside that house, or what you look like now will be a child’s
scolding, compared to what will happen.”

Kaze felt his heart jump.
//Was Jin telling the truth?!//
“Fine.”

“And Mr. Takahashi...”

“Yeah?”

“Don’t even think of running away. We know everything about you now...including your past
with Mr. Ryutaka. If you were to double cross us, you can be disposed of...easily.”

“Got it...anything else?” He sighed sarcastically.

“Have a safe trip.” The man smiled.

- - - - -

“Mugen, Mugen wake up!” Shigure shook the tan form.

Mugen snapped awake, heart and breath racing.

“You...were crying in your sleep. What’s wrong?” The thin red brow raised.

Blinking a little he sat up, wiping his wet face. “Shishi?”

“Good morning.” He sighed sarcastically. “What were you dreaming about?”

“I, I don’t remember.”
//I hate you Kaze.//

“That’s no good. C’mon smoke with me, I made coffee.”

“Yeah...” Mugen ran his hands through his hair, taking a deep breath as he got up.

- - - - -

“Heh...did you hear all the comotion last night?” Shigure walked to his chair on the porch,
handing Mugen a cup of coffee. “Well, this morning...”

“Nah, what happened?”

Shigure laughed wickedly. “I think Yana and Jin broke that horrible bed...and other stuff.”

“Huh?” Mugen blinked, taking the joint.

“Your koibito’s got a set of lungs on him for someone so quiet.”

“Heh.” The tan one smiled.
//Didn’t expect that.//
“Good, he’s had a lot of stress lately.”

“Like you haven’t? You need to ice that hand of yours.”

Mugen touched the swollen flesh. “Eh...Kaze hits like a bitch anyway.”

“Well, I’m happy you got to whack him. It’s been a long time coming.”

“I just wish he didn’t get to Jin...”

“The only pain he’ll have this morning is in his ass.”

The two laughed a little, passing the herb again.

“So, how’s life on the celibate side?” Mugen winked.

“You tell me, haven’t heard you getting any action either.”

They both sighed.

“Tell me again why no one’s interested in us?” Shigure pouted.

“It takes time.”

“Keh, sounded like it.”
//He didn’t sound too shy last night...//

“That I can’t explain...you know Yana, he’s probably teaching Jin all sorts of unsavory things.”

“It doesn’t bother you?”

“Nah. I know Jin loves me. Yana’s doing us a favor really.”

“How?”

“The more comfortable he gets around that sorta thing, the sooner we can all have fun.”

“If Yana doesn’t cripple him first...”

“Jealous?” The blonde laughed, stepping onto the porch. Mugen and Shigure jumped thirty feet.

“Fuck, what are you, Batman?! Shit, stop sneaking up on people!” Shigure huffed, holding his
chest.

“You’re the ones talking about me...”

“Please tell me you didn’t rock his world too much?” Mugen looked up at the smiling blonde.
“Uh oh...you’re smiling too much...”

“Let me hit that...”

Mugen and Shigure both began laughing.

“What?”

“You only hit weed after ‘the best sex of your life.’” Mugen spoke keeping his eyes challenging.

“Liar...do I?”

“That night Kaze was out here, you hit it. After you hooked up with that blonde guy from the
gym.” Shigure deadpanned

“And before that it was when you got that guy at the Laundromat. The one with all the fucking
piercing’s.” Mugen winked. “Is my baby really that good?”

“Fucker...you are too lucky.”

“Hah! I knew it...I told you, bitch.” He smacked Yana slightly, giving him the joint.

“Oh my god...Shishi, you are gonna die. Mugie knows what I’m talking about...”

“Isn’t it the finest piece of ass in the world?” Mugen smiled.

“Yes it is.” Yana squealed.

“And I get no thanks for sharing it with you all?”

“Thank you Mugen.” Yana and Shigure said in unison, purposely drone like.

- - - - -

//It?//
Jin slowly backed away from the door. A little while after Yana left the pale one woke up. He
found himself listening in on their conversation.
//You were eavesdropping...it’s your fault.//
He went into the living room without being seen.

As much as he tried to explain it away, his mind was loosing control of his bodies response.
Silvery tears began to drip silently.
//Why are you crying? So what if you’re just a piece of ass, at least they keep you around. What
else do you expect someone like you to get?//
He went into the bathroom, shuting the door and sliding down it. He winced slightly from the pain
of that morning’s events.
//What are you thinking? Mugen loves you, he wouldn’t be keeping you around if he didn’t. It is
just how they talk.//
Still a small sob escaped.
//Do they intend to ‘share me’? Did he just bring me here to be ‘it’?//
He took a deep breath, wiping his eyes.
//No, you said you’d never doubt Mugen again. Piece of ass is one thing, liar is another.//

Stiffly he got up, walking straight out the screen door. Causing the three to be suspiciously quiet,
when it fell shut loudly. Without looking at them or saying a word, he proceeded to walk outside,
aimlessly going into one of the old barns.

“What’s up with him?” Shigure blinked.

“Puff, puff, pass gawker.” Mugen growled lightly.

- - - - -

//You do not care...//
He swung the old axe handle down fluidly.
//They want you here.//
He repeated the action.
//You did not give in easily.//
//You are not a piece of ass.//
//You thought he cared.//
The swing increased in speed and intensity.
//You will not be used or abandoned.//
//You will not let anyone touch you again...//

He stopped, dropping the makeshift shinai.

//What?!//
Panting, he lowered himself to the ground. Gasping from the pain in his shin and ass.
//Where did that come from?...You like their touch...//
He sat quietly, staring at nothing.

Looking around, he realized in some strange way; this barn looked like a Dojo hall.

“You miss it, do you not?” Jin spoke to himself, the lonely sound resonating in the open space.

//Perhaps.//
How could he not? The place was his only true home. Almost all of his life he had lived there. No
matter what Dojo it was, they were all the same.
//You have lost much focus, blaming it on your illness. You should be prepared for death already.
If not, you are weak and a coward.//
Images of Mugen, Yana, and Shigure talking, smiling, played in his mind.
//It is distraction.//
He was suprised at the amount of pain he felt in his stomach, when he thought that.
//It is!...but...//
Totally frustrated with himself, he stood again; repeating his earlier actions. Trying to become lost
in the rhythm and exertive silence.

That is what he truly loved about the sword. When training or in battle, nothing else mattered. If it
did, it could be fatal. No one or thing exists outside of you and your opponents blade. Not love,
nor hate, lust, abandonment, friendship, life or death...or sickness. Just the sword.

“Jin?” Yana asked, and the pale one actually screamed. “Sorry...I...” The blonde looked down at
his cigarette awkwardly.

“Yana?!” He clutched his chest, laughing some out of embarrassment. Turning to face him.
//I was too caught up to notice him.//
“Heh, what’re you doing?” The taller man approached.

“Nothing...I was so focused, you scared me to death.”

“Didn’t mean to interrupt you...”

“I was not doing anything...just thinking.”

“With an axe handle?” Yana raised an eyebrow.

“Oh, this.” He looked at it nervously. “It fell.” He quickly tossed it into the corner, beginning to
walk out of the barn.

//What the...?//
Yana mentally shrugged, following behind.

- - - - -

END CHAPTER EIGHT, PT.2