Saiyuki Fic - "Open Bar" (NC17, Hakkai/Gojyo)
Title: Open Bar
Author: brainfuneral
Rating: NC17
Pairing(s): Hakkai/Gojyo
Disclaimer: They aren't mine, just borrowing them for a bit of fun!
Summary: Why exactly did Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku lose their part-time jobs after Sanzo left them without the gold card?
Warnings: M/M (obviously)
Author's notes: Written for the yuletide_smut exchange as a gift to jessiedark (who wrote me a lovely fic in return, as well!).
This takes place directly after Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku's conversation following the Hakkai vs Goku fight in Reload 7 (no real spoilers, it just helps to know that this was after their fight, and before they make it to the youkai village).
“Are you alright?” Gojyo hovered by the window of the small cabin room. His voice was cool, but his hands shook while lighting a cigarette.
“Yes, I'm fine, Gojyo, thank you.” Hakkai smiled. “This isn't an easy situation for any of us, but I'm sure we'll manage somehow.”
Gojyo inhaled deeply, and held the smoke in his lungs for a few seconds before releasing it in a rush of tobacco-infused air. “It'd be a hell of a lot easier if San-”
“Gojyo, please. I'd really rather not dwell on that right now. Please.”
“Yeah, ok. Whatever.”
Gojyo turned to stare out the window. The cool mountain air seeped in through the ancient window and chilled him. He could hear the faint sound of Goku's snores from beyond the adjoining wall to the other cabin. Gojyo dropped his cigarette and ground it out underneath his heel. He looked to the figure on the bed, wrapped in bandages with the bedsheet curled around his shoulders. Hakkai looked small, a tiny figure lost in the wrappings that Gojyo had helped him rebind earlier. His eyes were dazed, his monocle forgotten on the bedside table.
“You look exhausted. You should get some rest.” Gojyo sat on the bed next to Hakkai, one hand smoothing over the bandages around his waist. Hakkai leaned against him, and Gojyo felt his warmth through the layers separating their skin.
“Mmm, I suppose you're right.” Hakkai buried his face in the crook of Gojyo's neck and breathed in deeply. “It's been an eventful week, hasn't it?”
“Eventful? That's one way of putting it. I'd say shitty. Definitely shitty.”
“Haha, yes I suppose you would describe it that way.”
“Yes, I would.”
“We're all ... we're all alive, Gojyo. At least I managed that much.”
Gojyo stroked the knotted muscles of Hakkai's neck, massaging them with a firm hand. “You're way too hard on yourself, man. We'd all be goners if it weren't for you. If it weren't for you...”
“Gojyo.” Hakkai wound one arm around Gojyo's midsection, holding him tightly. His other hand rested lightly on Gojyo's thigh. “Thank you.” Hakkai lifted his head from its resting place and looked at Gojyo. His eyes were tired and grateful and a little bit sad.
“Hey,” Gojyo tugged the other man closer and kissed him gently. Hakkai sighed and relaxed into Gojyo's embrace. Gojyo's nimble fingers worked out the tension in Hakkai's upper back and neck, while his lips ghosted over Hakkai's. Hakkai made an appreciative sound and opened his mouth, tongue flickering over Gojyo's lips. Gojyo pulled Hakkai even closer, sealing their mouths together for a moment before pulling back. He brushed Hakkai's hair out of his eyes and smiled. “Hey, you should rest. Keep that up and I'll have to ravish you.”
“Oh, and what a burden that would be for you.” Hakkai returned the smile and yawned.
“See, you need to sleep. It's time for me to play nurse-Hakkai.” Gojyo set his face in a firm, serious expression and held out his hand authoritatively. “I will accept no excuses, you need to rest and that's that.” Hakkai took his outstretched hand and kissed each finger slowly before letting him go.
“Argh, Hakkai! Don't make this harder than it already is! Tease...”
“Well, Gojyo, if you are playing my role, it's only fair that I play yours.”
***
“Well, this town certainly seems lively, don't you think?”
“Yeah, it looks cool! Maybe we can get some food here!” Goku bounced up and down, surveying the town.
“Don't get too excited, monkey. We need to get you some clothes before the three of us go west, people are looking at you weird wearing a blanket and short-shorts. I'll never attract any beautiful women with you around like that.”
“Shut up, Gojyo! It's not my fault my clothes got all torn up! I don't know why that always happens when I...when I change like that.”
“It's alright, Goku. I'd say you are about due for an image-change, what do you think?” Hakkai steered them in the direction of what looked like a shopping district.
“Ha! No matter what you do, it won't change this guy's Monkey-image!” Gojyo slapped Goku on the back and grinned.
“Jeez, shut up, Gojyo! You're just jealous 'cuz I'm getting new clothes and you're stuck trying to get girls in that gross-looking leather jacket and pants that are way too tight.”
“I - hey!”
“Haha, good one, Goku!”
“Whose side are you on, Hakkai?!”
Hakkai smiled and led the trio towards a store with a giant sign out front that read: “Huge Clearance Sale”
Hakkai led Goku to the back of the store, to the aisle's labeled 'Clearance'. Goku picked at a few of the garments hanging on the rack, while Hakkai perused, checking price tags.
“Oh, this one looks cool, Hakkai, can I try it on?” Goku held up a silver jacket with shiny buckles down the front. The price tag stuck out of one of the puffed-out sleeves.
“Well, Goku, I'm not quite sure that's exactly the image that you want to portray...”
“Really, you don't think it's cool?” Goku looked down at the bright jacket held against his torso. The price tag flipped around to face upwards. “Oh...yeah, maybe you're right.”
“How about this one, Goku?” Hakkai held up a sleeveless shirt with a high Mandarin-style collar. It was a simple style, in a plain cream color.
“Uh, yeah, that looks good too. I'll go try it on.” Goku made his way past the racks of colorful clothes to the fitting rooms.
Hakkai spotted Gojyo across the store, leaning over the counter and whispering to the salesgirl. He winked at the flustered girl and made his way to Hakkai. Gojyo wagged his eyebrows and swayed his hips as he walked. He grabbed a shiny garment, discarded on the rack nearby and held it up to himself.
“Whaddya think? I'd look totally hot in this.”
Hakkai regarded Gojyo's smiling face, sticking out of the gaudy silver jacket Goku had left behind.
“Hmm, interesting.”
“Interesting? Come on, Hakkai! Admit it, I'm totally hot.”
“That is not the issue at hand, Gojyo. I will readily admit your attractiveness. I question, however, the attractiveness of that jacket.”
“You totally want me in this jacket. I know you do.” Gojyo grinned and ran his hands down the front of the jacket. He struck his most seductive pose, but couldn't hold his pouting expression for long before grinning at Hakkai's bemused face.
He stepped forward and kissed Hakkai, winding an arm around his waist. Gojyo nipped playfully at Hakkai's bottom lip, kissing him lightly and pulling back. Hakkai grabbed him, his hand possessively grasping Gojyo's ass. Hakkai stared deeply into Gojyo's eyes, and licked his lips slowly, deliberately. Hakkai reached up to pull Gojyo into a fierce kiss, thrusting his tongue into Gojyo's mouth. He held Gojyo's head firmly, grasping a fistful of fiery red hair. Gojyo moaned and melted into the kiss, trying to keep up with Hakkai.
“Hey, Hakkai, whaddya think?” Goku bounded out of the dressing room, and flipped around in a circle. By the time he came back around to Gojyo and Hakkai, they were standing on opposite sides of a clothing rack. Gojyo wiped his mouth, and Hakkai smoothed the front of his somewhat rumpled shirt.
“Ah, that looks great, Goku! How does it feel? Is it comfortable?”
“Hey kid, looks good. Maybe with my expert advice, and by the virtue of my incredibly attractive presence, we could get you a little girlfriend!”
“Ew, shut up, Gojyo. As if that's what I want, I'm not perverted like you!”
“Ahaha, Gojyo has a point, Goku, it really does fit you.”
Goku blushed, and struck an action pose, pointing forward dramatically. “I think I like it! Let's get it, Hakkai, and then get something to eat!”
“Agreed. We can discuss our financial situation further over tea.”
“Ok. You're right, Hakkai, this one's way better than that jacket I had picked out. That thing is really ugly!”
“Ahaha, indeed it is, Goku. Indeed it is.”
***
“Man, do we really have to get jobs?”
“Shut up, Monkey! I, for one, do not want to hear the 'I'll be forced to sell my body for money' speech again, do you?”
“No, definitely not!” Goku shuddered.
“So, shut up and deal with it. We'll make a few bucks and then head west. We'll catch up to the asshole in no time. I'll bet he's sitting and drinking tea with that zombie-creep Hazel, wasting all kinds of time.” Gojyo rested his arm casually on Goku's head. Goku shrugged it off and went to look at the exotic fish tank in the corner of the Inn's lobby.
“Where the heck is Hakkai, anyway? How long does it take to have a stupid interview?”
“Well, he had to try and get all three of us in. Plus, who would hire a chimp like you?”
“Hey! Who would hire a stupid, pervert kappa? Huh, kappa?”
“Why, you little-”
“Thank you so much sir, I'm sure you won't be disappointed in our arrangement. Gojyo, Goku, Mr. Yang here has graciously agreed to employ us in our time of need.”
Gojyo and Goku froze and plastered smiles on their faces. Mr. Yang looked at the trio dubiously, and a little confused. Gojyo suspected that the man felt like one of his own card playing victims, knowing they'd been swindled but not entirely sure how. Hakkai's own smile was practically breaking his face in half.
“Now, we've agreed that Goku will help out in the kitchen, washing dishes...”
“Aw, man! That blow-” Goku's exclamation was cut short by a jab to the ribs by Gojyo. Hakkai ignored them and continued.
“And, Gojyo, you'll be tending bar. That should be an excellent fit with your considerable knowledge in that area as well as your social skills.”
“Heh, sure, if you call being dead sexy 'social skills'...” This time it was Goku who stomped on Gojyo's foot, bringing a stop to his self-flattering remark.
“What about you, Hakkai?” Goku asked.
“Ah, well that was an ingenious idea on the part of Mr. Yang, here. Hakuryu and I will be providing a brand-new service to this fine establishment: a motorized baggage carrier service and customer pick-up.”
“Oh...” Goku's face didn't register comprehension of what Hakkai had just said, but he nodded anyway.
“And in return, Mr. Yang here has graciously provided us with room and board, as well as compensation for the work that we will be doing.”
“Does that mean we get paid?” Goku whispered to Gojyo, who nodded. “Alright! Sounds good, Hakkai.”
“I'm glad that you agree, Goku. Now, let's get settled in our room and get to work.”
***
“Whew! Man, I'm bushed! I probably washed over a million dishes today!” Goku burst into the room that the three shared and plopped down onto the bed next to Gojyo.
“Ha! I'll bet you did not. Plus, it's just amazing that you didn't eat all the food in kitchen, little monkey!” Gojyo put Goku in a head lock and ground his fist into his hair.
“Hey! I did not! I did good, and they gave me some of the leftover food as a thank you. And I'm not sharing with you!”
“As if I'd want your disgusting monkey-food, monkey!”
“I'm not a monkey! Don't call me that, and get off me, you big perv!” Goku shrugged Gojyo off and stuck his tongue out at the redhead. “Hey, why didn't you have to work? I worked my butt off, and I saw Hakuryu and Hakkai drivin' all around! That's not fair!”
“Ha! Shows how much you know! They don't open up the bar until late, stupid.”
“Speaking of, Gojyo, shouldn't you should get going now? It is almost five, and I imagine they want to train you...”
“Ha! 'Train me'! As if I need any training in the art of sexily pouring drinks for sexy customers!”
“Yes, yes. But you really should be going, don't you think?” Hakkai smiled and practically pushed Gojyo out the door. “Perhaps I'll come down to the bar later to see how you are doing.”
Gojyo stopped and gave him a grin. “Checkin' up on me, Hakkai?”
“Of course not. Simply ensuring your continued employment.”
“Yeah, sure. Well, I'm going, see ya later monkey!”
“Don't call me monkey!”
***
Hakkai took a seat in the back of the room, at a wide booth with a clear view of the bar. By this time of night, only the most serious of drinkers were left, and the most desperate. The room was small, filled with a few booths and the wide bar at the front. The place was lit with blueish lights hanging from the ceiling, and from the bar. His was the only taken booth, with two women and three men sitting at the bar. Neon lights highlighted the bar, showing off the rather impressive glass shelves of bottles.
Gojyo's hair took on a deep red hue in the blue light, looking more like bloody crimson in the strangely lit atmosphere. He stood behind the bar, pouring a drink for the blonde woman seated directly in front of him. He was in his element, laughing and talking with the patrons at the bar. He effortlessly shook and poured the drink, adding flair to his movements and grinning at the woman. At a wave from one of the men off to the side, Gojyo poured the man a beer and slid it down the bar. The man caught it and grinned at Gojyo, raising his glass and nodding. Gojyo nodded back and winked at the man, who turned to the beautiful dark-haired woman next to him.
Hakkai made his way to the bar, and took a seat next to the woman in the center who held Gojyo's attention. He leveled his gaze at Gojyo. “Excuse me sir, I'd like a gin martini, if you'd be so kind.” Gojyo smiled at Hakkai, and grabbed a glass.
“Of course. Can I get you anything else?”
Hakkai licked his lips. “No, thank you. That will be all for now.”
The blonde next to him finished the rest of her drink in one gulp, and beckoned to Gojyo. She leaned over the counter, exposing her ample cleavage. She chewed on one finger and looked up at Gojyo, wide-eyed. “I think I'd like another drink, Gojyo-san, but I just don't know what to get! What would you suggest?” The woman batted her eyes at Gojyo, and he responded by leaning towards her and putting on a show of thinking about her request. He brought his face down near hers, but stole a glance to the side, catching Hakkai's eyes on him.
Gojyo's voice was low, but loud enough for Hakkai to hear. “Why don't you tell me exactly what you want, babe? And I'll make it happen, just for you.”
The girl blushed, and looked directly at Gojyo, pouting her lips. “I want something sweet...but something with a bite to it.”
“I think I can handle that.” Gojyo turned to grab a few bottles from the shelf, and Hakkai caught the blond woman's eyes drifting downward. Gojyo's jeans were tight, and he leaned forward, slowly reaching for a bottle in a cabinet on the floor. He poured and shook his concoction, shaking his hips along with the shaker in his hands. He set the drink down in front of the blond with a flourish, and she smiled widely at him. She made a show of her first sip, batting her eyelashes at Gojyo over the rim of the glass.
“Mmm, Gojyo! That's so tasty!”
“My pleasure, babe.”
Hakkai cleared his throat. “Excuse me sir, what time do you close down for the night? If I'm not mistaken, it's gotten quite late. I wouldn't want this young lady's family to be worried.”
“I don't- but I just want to finish my drink! Gojyo-san? Is it really closing time?” The woman pouted and put her hands on her hips. Gojyo made a show of looking for the bar's clock, which showed several minutes past one am.
“Sorry, honey. I don't want to keep this place open too long. You don't want me to get in trouble on my first day now, do you?” He shrugged, and gestured towards the clock, nodding at the other customers. The couple got up to leave, the man steadying the girl with an arm around her waist. He flashed Gojyo a grin, and put a pile of bills on the counter.
Gojyo looked genuinely disappointed as he put away the bottles that littered the counter top. The blond woman stood up, only slightly unsteady. She took one last gaze at the patch of skin that showed beneath Gojyo's shirt, as he reached towards the highest shelf. With a huff, she threw a couple of bills on the counter and made her way towards the door.
“Well, well, you sure know how to clear a room.” Gojyo started wiping down the counter in front of him.
“I'm simply concerned about the safety of your customers, of course.” Hakkai smiled innocuously.
He reached to the side and grabbed the woman's abandoned drink, finishing it in one long gulp. Gojyo's eyebrows raised. Hakkai licked at the side of his mouth, moist from the sweet drink.
“Hakkai...” Gojyo grinned and leaned over the counter, planting a sloppy kiss on Hakkai's wet mouth.
“My, that was unexpected. Such service this establishment offers, I'll have to give my regards to the manager.” Hakkai smiled wickedly, and grabbed Gojyo, pulling him in for a deeper kiss. Gojyo happily obliged, licking at Hakkai's lips with his tongue.
Hakkai leaned into the kiss, grabbing Gojyo's shoulders roughly. Gojyo's eyes opened in surprise as Hakkai hauled him up by the shoulders, and lifted him over the bar. Gojyo scrambled for his balance as he was pulled up awkwardly and kissed at the same time. Gojyo managed to help lift himself up to his hands and knees on top of the bar before breaking the kiss.
“Hey, wait - Hakkai, damnit!” Gojyo attempted not to fall as Hakkai grabbed him again, hard. “I need to - hold on, Hakkai!” Gojyo pushed Hakkai off long enough to hop off the bar ungracefully, but on his feet.
“Gojyo...” Hakkai panted, and lunged forward again, wrapping one hand around Gojyo's head and the other around his waist. He latched onto Gojyo's neck and sucked, licking and biting up to Gojyo's earlobe.
Gojyo fell backward, but managed to land his ass on a barstool. His legs parted, and Hakkai stepped in between them. He could feel Hakkai's heat between his legs. He moved his head back as Hakkai devoured his neck, and moaned. He circled his arms around Hakkai's neck and held on.
Hakkai let Gojyo's neck go, licking the length from his shoulder to his ear before looking at Gojyo with wild eyes. Hakkai was breathing heavily, and he licked his lips.
“Fuck, Hakkai.” Gojyo stared at Hakkai, staring at him. He grew hard just from the intense gaze Hakkai was fixing on him.
“Yes, Gojyo.” Hakkai smiled, showing his teeth.
Hakkai's arm around Gojyo's waist tightened, and he hauled Gojyo up from the barstool. Gojyo yelped in surprise, and tightened his hold on Hakkai's neck with one arm and flung the other behind him for balance. Hakkai straightened Gojyo onto his feet, and brought their bodies together. Hakkai ground his erection into Gojyo's and both men moaned with the contact. Gojyo brought his mouth to Hakkai's in a bruising kiss.
Hakkai separated from Gojyo reluctantly, taking his hand and moving them towards the back of the room. Gojyo let himself be led, trying to adjust himself discreetly while being pulled forward. Hakkai led them to the booth that he had occupied earlier and maneuvered Gojyo onto the wide seat of the booth.
Gojyo lay down on the booth, pulling up one knee and letting the other hang off the edge. He looked up at Hakkai, who was undoing the top buttons of his shirt. Hakkai moved the table as far away from their side of the booth as it would go, and lowered himself carefully on top of Gojyo's body. Gojyo immediately brought his hips up to meet Hakkai's, once again grinding their erections together, albeit through their clothes. Gojyo threw his head back and moaned, bucking his hips up to meet Hakkai's.
Hakkai smothered Gojyo's mouth in a kiss, licking and sucking at Gojyo's tongue. He reached under Gojyo's tank top to stroke his chest, lingering at the peaked, pink nipples. Gojyo grabbed Hakkai's ass and ground himself up against Hakkai, thrusting his hips. Hakkai's hand left Gojyo's chest and wandered in between their bodies, stroking Gojyo over his pants.
“Hakkai, please...” Gojyo panted, mouth wide open and eyes squeezed shut.
“Yes?” Hakkai looked down at the man underneath him, and smiled wickedly. He slowly maneuvered Gojyo's fly open. “Why don't you tell me exactly what you want, babe?” Hakkai stroked Gojyo, fingers lingering at the head of his cock. “And I'll make it happen...” He stroked Gojyo firmly this time. “Just for you.” Hakkai reached down to cup Gojyo's balls, stroking them gently.
“Damn you're evil, Hakkai. Just fuck me, already!”
“I think I can handle that.”
Hakkai stood up to let Gojyo shimmy out of his pants, and pushed down his own. He resumed his previous position on top of Gojyo as soon as Gojyo was completely exposed. He stroked Gojyo, massaging his balls and lightly stroking his inner thighs.
“Umm, Hakkai, we don't have any...” Gojyo started, pulling himself up on his elbows. “Oh- where the hell did you get that?” Hakkai had produced a tube of lubricant and was applying it liberally to his fingers.
“It's best to always be prepared, Gojyo.”
“Yeah that, or you specifically came down here planning on screwing my a- ah! Hakkai!” Gojyo's eyes squeezed shut and he started at the insertion of Hakkai's finger.
“Just relax, now.” Hakkai slipped another finger inside, stretching Gojyo.
“Easy for you to ... ah ... say...” Gojyo breathed slowly, and relaxed under Hakkai's hands. He hummed softly, and started bringing his hips up to meet Hakkai's thrusting fingers. Hakkai added a third finger and thrust in a few more times before withdrawing completely.
Hakkai stroked a fair amount of lube onto himself, before settling himself in between Gojyo's outstretched thighs. He took one of Gojyo's legs and held it up high, flush against the side of the booth. Gojyo bent his other knee up against the table to his side and lifted his hips, completely exposing himself to Hakkai. Hakkai pushed in slowly, moaning softly when he had buried himself inside Gojyo.
“Ah! Hakkai, come on, already!” Gojyo hooked his outstretched leg around Hakkai's waist and pulled him closer, encouraging him to move.
“As you wish, Gojyo.” Hakkai pulled out and thrust in again. Both men moaned as Hakkai set an even pace, thrusting deeply into Gojyo, driving him into the booth.
Gojyo stroked himself as Hakkai thrust into him, trying to keep his strokes even with Hakkai's. He pushed himself up on his elbows and kissed Hakkai, bringing their wet mouths together. Hakkai moaned and thrust faster, kissing Gojyo desperately. Hakkai broke the kiss and bit down harshly on Gojyo's neck. Gojyo tightened his fist and came, crying out and covering his hand and abdomen. Hakkai continued biting and sucking Gojyo's neck, driving himself deeply into Gojyo's body. He buried himself in Gojyo, gasped and came. Hakkai threw his head back and closed his eyes, his body stilled.
Gojyo stroked Hakkai's back as he came to himself, shivering. They kissed slowly, softly bringing their lips and tongues together. Hakkai withdrew from Gojyo, and he brought his legs down stiffly. Hakkai lay on top of Gojyo and kissed him again. Gojyo wound his arms around Hakkai's waist, idly tracing his hands along Hakkai's sweaty skin.
“Gojyo-san! I think I forgot my jacket! Are you here, Gojyo-san? Oh! Oh...” The blond woman's eyes were wide as she regarded the naked men in the back of the booth. Her hand flew to her mouth, and she turned around quickly. “Sorry! I- sorry!” The woman took one last look at the men over her shoulder, and fled.
Hakkai's glared at the woman's back, and sat up in the booth, gathering his clothes. Gojyo remained lying down, and laughed.
“I told you that you know how to clear a room.”
“Shut up, Gojyo.”
***
“What?! You're firing us? No way!” Goku huffed, putting his hands on his hips indignantly. Hakkai had managed to take the angered grimace that stole across his face and turn it into a disturbing sort of smile and Gojyo's face was about to burst into a grin at any moment.
“Ah, yes. You see, my daughter decided to frequent our bar last night, and...” Mr. Yang's chubby face turned bright red as he continued, clearing his throat. “Ah, she informed me about some...ah...inappropriate behavior...that she witnessed between Mr. Gojyo here, and, ah...”
“Gojyo! I knew it! You perv, why do you have to hit on every girl you meet! Damnit, you made us lose our jobs by hitting on the manager's daughter! I knew it!” Goku pointed an outraged finger at Gojyo, who grinned sheepishly.
“Ah, there was also the matter of the missing food in the kitchen yesterday...” Mr. Yang folded his arms across his chest.
Goku gulped.
“What?! You said they gave it to you as a thank you! Lying, stinking, bottomless-pit monkey!”
“I thought it was for me! It's not my fault!
“I can't believe we didn't last three days of working part-time ... three days!”
Author: brainfuneral
Rating: NC17
Pairing(s): Hakkai/Gojyo
Disclaimer: They aren't mine, just borrowing them for a bit of fun!
Summary: Why exactly did Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku lose their part-time jobs after Sanzo left them without the gold card?
Warnings: M/M (obviously)
Author's notes: Written for the yuletide_smut exchange as a gift to jessiedark (who wrote me a lovely fic in return, as well!).
This takes place directly after Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku's conversation following the Hakkai vs Goku fight in Reload 7 (no real spoilers, it just helps to know that this was after their fight, and before they make it to the youkai village).
“Are you alright?” Gojyo hovered by the window of the small cabin room. His voice was cool, but his hands shook while lighting a cigarette.
“Yes, I'm fine, Gojyo, thank you.” Hakkai smiled. “This isn't an easy situation for any of us, but I'm sure we'll manage somehow.”
Gojyo inhaled deeply, and held the smoke in his lungs for a few seconds before releasing it in a rush of tobacco-infused air. “It'd be a hell of a lot easier if San-”
“Gojyo, please. I'd really rather not dwell on that right now. Please.”
“Yeah, ok. Whatever.”
Gojyo turned to stare out the window. The cool mountain air seeped in through the ancient window and chilled him. He could hear the faint sound of Goku's snores from beyond the adjoining wall to the other cabin. Gojyo dropped his cigarette and ground it out underneath his heel. He looked to the figure on the bed, wrapped in bandages with the bedsheet curled around his shoulders. Hakkai looked small, a tiny figure lost in the wrappings that Gojyo had helped him rebind earlier. His eyes were dazed, his monocle forgotten on the bedside table.
“You look exhausted. You should get some rest.” Gojyo sat on the bed next to Hakkai, one hand smoothing over the bandages around his waist. Hakkai leaned against him, and Gojyo felt his warmth through the layers separating their skin.
“Mmm, I suppose you're right.” Hakkai buried his face in the crook of Gojyo's neck and breathed in deeply. “It's been an eventful week, hasn't it?”
“Eventful? That's one way of putting it. I'd say shitty. Definitely shitty.”
“Haha, yes I suppose you would describe it that way.”
“Yes, I would.”
“We're all ... we're all alive, Gojyo. At least I managed that much.”
Gojyo stroked the knotted muscles of Hakkai's neck, massaging them with a firm hand. “You're way too hard on yourself, man. We'd all be goners if it weren't for you. If it weren't for you...”
“Gojyo.” Hakkai wound one arm around Gojyo's midsection, holding him tightly. His other hand rested lightly on Gojyo's thigh. “Thank you.” Hakkai lifted his head from its resting place and looked at Gojyo. His eyes were tired and grateful and a little bit sad.
“Hey,” Gojyo tugged the other man closer and kissed him gently. Hakkai sighed and relaxed into Gojyo's embrace. Gojyo's nimble fingers worked out the tension in Hakkai's upper back and neck, while his lips ghosted over Hakkai's. Hakkai made an appreciative sound and opened his mouth, tongue flickering over Gojyo's lips. Gojyo pulled Hakkai even closer, sealing their mouths together for a moment before pulling back. He brushed Hakkai's hair out of his eyes and smiled. “Hey, you should rest. Keep that up and I'll have to ravish you.”
“Oh, and what a burden that would be for you.” Hakkai returned the smile and yawned.
“See, you need to sleep. It's time for me to play nurse-Hakkai.” Gojyo set his face in a firm, serious expression and held out his hand authoritatively. “I will accept no excuses, you need to rest and that's that.” Hakkai took his outstretched hand and kissed each finger slowly before letting him go.
“Argh, Hakkai! Don't make this harder than it already is! Tease...”
“Well, Gojyo, if you are playing my role, it's only fair that I play yours.”
***
“Well, this town certainly seems lively, don't you think?”
“Yeah, it looks cool! Maybe we can get some food here!” Goku bounced up and down, surveying the town.
“Don't get too excited, monkey. We need to get you some clothes before the three of us go west, people are looking at you weird wearing a blanket and short-shorts. I'll never attract any beautiful women with you around like that.”
“Shut up, Gojyo! It's not my fault my clothes got all torn up! I don't know why that always happens when I...when I change like that.”
“It's alright, Goku. I'd say you are about due for an image-change, what do you think?” Hakkai steered them in the direction of what looked like a shopping district.
“Ha! No matter what you do, it won't change this guy's Monkey-image!” Gojyo slapped Goku on the back and grinned.
“Jeez, shut up, Gojyo! You're just jealous 'cuz I'm getting new clothes and you're stuck trying to get girls in that gross-looking leather jacket and pants that are way too tight.”
“I - hey!”
“Haha, good one, Goku!”
“Whose side are you on, Hakkai?!”
Hakkai smiled and led the trio towards a store with a giant sign out front that read: “Huge Clearance Sale”
Hakkai led Goku to the back of the store, to the aisle's labeled 'Clearance'. Goku picked at a few of the garments hanging on the rack, while Hakkai perused, checking price tags.
“Oh, this one looks cool, Hakkai, can I try it on?” Goku held up a silver jacket with shiny buckles down the front. The price tag stuck out of one of the puffed-out sleeves.
“Well, Goku, I'm not quite sure that's exactly the image that you want to portray...”
“Really, you don't think it's cool?” Goku looked down at the bright jacket held against his torso. The price tag flipped around to face upwards. “Oh...yeah, maybe you're right.”
“How about this one, Goku?” Hakkai held up a sleeveless shirt with a high Mandarin-style collar. It was a simple style, in a plain cream color.
“Uh, yeah, that looks good too. I'll go try it on.” Goku made his way past the racks of colorful clothes to the fitting rooms.
Hakkai spotted Gojyo across the store, leaning over the counter and whispering to the salesgirl. He winked at the flustered girl and made his way to Hakkai. Gojyo wagged his eyebrows and swayed his hips as he walked. He grabbed a shiny garment, discarded on the rack nearby and held it up to himself.
“Whaddya think? I'd look totally hot in this.”
Hakkai regarded Gojyo's smiling face, sticking out of the gaudy silver jacket Goku had left behind.
“Hmm, interesting.”
“Interesting? Come on, Hakkai! Admit it, I'm totally hot.”
“That is not the issue at hand, Gojyo. I will readily admit your attractiveness. I question, however, the attractiveness of that jacket.”
“You totally want me in this jacket. I know you do.” Gojyo grinned and ran his hands down the front of the jacket. He struck his most seductive pose, but couldn't hold his pouting expression for long before grinning at Hakkai's bemused face.
He stepped forward and kissed Hakkai, winding an arm around his waist. Gojyo nipped playfully at Hakkai's bottom lip, kissing him lightly and pulling back. Hakkai grabbed him, his hand possessively grasping Gojyo's ass. Hakkai stared deeply into Gojyo's eyes, and licked his lips slowly, deliberately. Hakkai reached up to pull Gojyo into a fierce kiss, thrusting his tongue into Gojyo's mouth. He held Gojyo's head firmly, grasping a fistful of fiery red hair. Gojyo moaned and melted into the kiss, trying to keep up with Hakkai.
“Hey, Hakkai, whaddya think?” Goku bounded out of the dressing room, and flipped around in a circle. By the time he came back around to Gojyo and Hakkai, they were standing on opposite sides of a clothing rack. Gojyo wiped his mouth, and Hakkai smoothed the front of his somewhat rumpled shirt.
“Ah, that looks great, Goku! How does it feel? Is it comfortable?”
“Hey kid, looks good. Maybe with my expert advice, and by the virtue of my incredibly attractive presence, we could get you a little girlfriend!”
“Ew, shut up, Gojyo. As if that's what I want, I'm not perverted like you!”
“Ahaha, Gojyo has a point, Goku, it really does fit you.”
Goku blushed, and struck an action pose, pointing forward dramatically. “I think I like it! Let's get it, Hakkai, and then get something to eat!”
“Agreed. We can discuss our financial situation further over tea.”
“Ok. You're right, Hakkai, this one's way better than that jacket I had picked out. That thing is really ugly!”
“Ahaha, indeed it is, Goku. Indeed it is.”
***
“Man, do we really have to get jobs?”
“Shut up, Monkey! I, for one, do not want to hear the 'I'll be forced to sell my body for money' speech again, do you?”
“No, definitely not!” Goku shuddered.
“So, shut up and deal with it. We'll make a few bucks and then head west. We'll catch up to the asshole in no time. I'll bet he's sitting and drinking tea with that zombie-creep Hazel, wasting all kinds of time.” Gojyo rested his arm casually on Goku's head. Goku shrugged it off and went to look at the exotic fish tank in the corner of the Inn's lobby.
“Where the heck is Hakkai, anyway? How long does it take to have a stupid interview?”
“Well, he had to try and get all three of us in. Plus, who would hire a chimp like you?”
“Hey! Who would hire a stupid, pervert kappa? Huh, kappa?”
“Why, you little-”
“Thank you so much sir, I'm sure you won't be disappointed in our arrangement. Gojyo, Goku, Mr. Yang here has graciously agreed to employ us in our time of need.”
Gojyo and Goku froze and plastered smiles on their faces. Mr. Yang looked at the trio dubiously, and a little confused. Gojyo suspected that the man felt like one of his own card playing victims, knowing they'd been swindled but not entirely sure how. Hakkai's own smile was practically breaking his face in half.
“Now, we've agreed that Goku will help out in the kitchen, washing dishes...”
“Aw, man! That blow-” Goku's exclamation was cut short by a jab to the ribs by Gojyo. Hakkai ignored them and continued.
“And, Gojyo, you'll be tending bar. That should be an excellent fit with your considerable knowledge in that area as well as your social skills.”
“Heh, sure, if you call being dead sexy 'social skills'...” This time it was Goku who stomped on Gojyo's foot, bringing a stop to his self-flattering remark.
“What about you, Hakkai?” Goku asked.
“Ah, well that was an ingenious idea on the part of Mr. Yang, here. Hakuryu and I will be providing a brand-new service to this fine establishment: a motorized baggage carrier service and customer pick-up.”
“Oh...” Goku's face didn't register comprehension of what Hakkai had just said, but he nodded anyway.
“And in return, Mr. Yang here has graciously provided us with room and board, as well as compensation for the work that we will be doing.”
“Does that mean we get paid?” Goku whispered to Gojyo, who nodded. “Alright! Sounds good, Hakkai.”
“I'm glad that you agree, Goku. Now, let's get settled in our room and get to work.”
***
“Whew! Man, I'm bushed! I probably washed over a million dishes today!” Goku burst into the room that the three shared and plopped down onto the bed next to Gojyo.
“Ha! I'll bet you did not. Plus, it's just amazing that you didn't eat all the food in kitchen, little monkey!” Gojyo put Goku in a head lock and ground his fist into his hair.
“Hey! I did not! I did good, and they gave me some of the leftover food as a thank you. And I'm not sharing with you!”
“As if I'd want your disgusting monkey-food, monkey!”
“I'm not a monkey! Don't call me that, and get off me, you big perv!” Goku shrugged Gojyo off and stuck his tongue out at the redhead. “Hey, why didn't you have to work? I worked my butt off, and I saw Hakuryu and Hakkai drivin' all around! That's not fair!”
“Ha! Shows how much you know! They don't open up the bar until late, stupid.”
“Speaking of, Gojyo, shouldn't you should get going now? It is almost five, and I imagine they want to train you...”
“Ha! 'Train me'! As if I need any training in the art of sexily pouring drinks for sexy customers!”
“Yes, yes. But you really should be going, don't you think?” Hakkai smiled and practically pushed Gojyo out the door. “Perhaps I'll come down to the bar later to see how you are doing.”
Gojyo stopped and gave him a grin. “Checkin' up on me, Hakkai?”
“Of course not. Simply ensuring your continued employment.”
“Yeah, sure. Well, I'm going, see ya later monkey!”
“Don't call me monkey!”
***
Hakkai took a seat in the back of the room, at a wide booth with a clear view of the bar. By this time of night, only the most serious of drinkers were left, and the most desperate. The room was small, filled with a few booths and the wide bar at the front. The place was lit with blueish lights hanging from the ceiling, and from the bar. His was the only taken booth, with two women and three men sitting at the bar. Neon lights highlighted the bar, showing off the rather impressive glass shelves of bottles.
Gojyo's hair took on a deep red hue in the blue light, looking more like bloody crimson in the strangely lit atmosphere. He stood behind the bar, pouring a drink for the blonde woman seated directly in front of him. He was in his element, laughing and talking with the patrons at the bar. He effortlessly shook and poured the drink, adding flair to his movements and grinning at the woman. At a wave from one of the men off to the side, Gojyo poured the man a beer and slid it down the bar. The man caught it and grinned at Gojyo, raising his glass and nodding. Gojyo nodded back and winked at the man, who turned to the beautiful dark-haired woman next to him.
Hakkai made his way to the bar, and took a seat next to the woman in the center who held Gojyo's attention. He leveled his gaze at Gojyo. “Excuse me sir, I'd like a gin martini, if you'd be so kind.” Gojyo smiled at Hakkai, and grabbed a glass.
“Of course. Can I get you anything else?”
Hakkai licked his lips. “No, thank you. That will be all for now.”
The blonde next to him finished the rest of her drink in one gulp, and beckoned to Gojyo. She leaned over the counter, exposing her ample cleavage. She chewed on one finger and looked up at Gojyo, wide-eyed. “I think I'd like another drink, Gojyo-san, but I just don't know what to get! What would you suggest?” The woman batted her eyes at Gojyo, and he responded by leaning towards her and putting on a show of thinking about her request. He brought his face down near hers, but stole a glance to the side, catching Hakkai's eyes on him.
Gojyo's voice was low, but loud enough for Hakkai to hear. “Why don't you tell me exactly what you want, babe? And I'll make it happen, just for you.”
The girl blushed, and looked directly at Gojyo, pouting her lips. “I want something sweet...but something with a bite to it.”
“I think I can handle that.” Gojyo turned to grab a few bottles from the shelf, and Hakkai caught the blond woman's eyes drifting downward. Gojyo's jeans were tight, and he leaned forward, slowly reaching for a bottle in a cabinet on the floor. He poured and shook his concoction, shaking his hips along with the shaker in his hands. He set the drink down in front of the blond with a flourish, and she smiled widely at him. She made a show of her first sip, batting her eyelashes at Gojyo over the rim of the glass.
“Mmm, Gojyo! That's so tasty!”
“My pleasure, babe.”
Hakkai cleared his throat. “Excuse me sir, what time do you close down for the night? If I'm not mistaken, it's gotten quite late. I wouldn't want this young lady's family to be worried.”
“I don't- but I just want to finish my drink! Gojyo-san? Is it really closing time?” The woman pouted and put her hands on her hips. Gojyo made a show of looking for the bar's clock, which showed several minutes past one am.
“Sorry, honey. I don't want to keep this place open too long. You don't want me to get in trouble on my first day now, do you?” He shrugged, and gestured towards the clock, nodding at the other customers. The couple got up to leave, the man steadying the girl with an arm around her waist. He flashed Gojyo a grin, and put a pile of bills on the counter.
Gojyo looked genuinely disappointed as he put away the bottles that littered the counter top. The blond woman stood up, only slightly unsteady. She took one last gaze at the patch of skin that showed beneath Gojyo's shirt, as he reached towards the highest shelf. With a huff, she threw a couple of bills on the counter and made her way towards the door.
“Well, well, you sure know how to clear a room.” Gojyo started wiping down the counter in front of him.
“I'm simply concerned about the safety of your customers, of course.” Hakkai smiled innocuously.
He reached to the side and grabbed the woman's abandoned drink, finishing it in one long gulp. Gojyo's eyebrows raised. Hakkai licked at the side of his mouth, moist from the sweet drink.
“Hakkai...” Gojyo grinned and leaned over the counter, planting a sloppy kiss on Hakkai's wet mouth.
“My, that was unexpected. Such service this establishment offers, I'll have to give my regards to the manager.” Hakkai smiled wickedly, and grabbed Gojyo, pulling him in for a deeper kiss. Gojyo happily obliged, licking at Hakkai's lips with his tongue.
Hakkai leaned into the kiss, grabbing Gojyo's shoulders roughly. Gojyo's eyes opened in surprise as Hakkai hauled him up by the shoulders, and lifted him over the bar. Gojyo scrambled for his balance as he was pulled up awkwardly and kissed at the same time. Gojyo managed to help lift himself up to his hands and knees on top of the bar before breaking the kiss.
“Hey, wait - Hakkai, damnit!” Gojyo attempted not to fall as Hakkai grabbed him again, hard. “I need to - hold on, Hakkai!” Gojyo pushed Hakkai off long enough to hop off the bar ungracefully, but on his feet.
“Gojyo...” Hakkai panted, and lunged forward again, wrapping one hand around Gojyo's head and the other around his waist. He latched onto Gojyo's neck and sucked, licking and biting up to Gojyo's earlobe.
Gojyo fell backward, but managed to land his ass on a barstool. His legs parted, and Hakkai stepped in between them. He could feel Hakkai's heat between his legs. He moved his head back as Hakkai devoured his neck, and moaned. He circled his arms around Hakkai's neck and held on.
Hakkai let Gojyo's neck go, licking the length from his shoulder to his ear before looking at Gojyo with wild eyes. Hakkai was breathing heavily, and he licked his lips.
“Fuck, Hakkai.” Gojyo stared at Hakkai, staring at him. He grew hard just from the intense gaze Hakkai was fixing on him.
“Yes, Gojyo.” Hakkai smiled, showing his teeth.
Hakkai's arm around Gojyo's waist tightened, and he hauled Gojyo up from the barstool. Gojyo yelped in surprise, and tightened his hold on Hakkai's neck with one arm and flung the other behind him for balance. Hakkai straightened Gojyo onto his feet, and brought their bodies together. Hakkai ground his erection into Gojyo's and both men moaned with the contact. Gojyo brought his mouth to Hakkai's in a bruising kiss.
Hakkai separated from Gojyo reluctantly, taking his hand and moving them towards the back of the room. Gojyo let himself be led, trying to adjust himself discreetly while being pulled forward. Hakkai led them to the booth that he had occupied earlier and maneuvered Gojyo onto the wide seat of the booth.
Gojyo lay down on the booth, pulling up one knee and letting the other hang off the edge. He looked up at Hakkai, who was undoing the top buttons of his shirt. Hakkai moved the table as far away from their side of the booth as it would go, and lowered himself carefully on top of Gojyo's body. Gojyo immediately brought his hips up to meet Hakkai's, once again grinding their erections together, albeit through their clothes. Gojyo threw his head back and moaned, bucking his hips up to meet Hakkai's.
Hakkai smothered Gojyo's mouth in a kiss, licking and sucking at Gojyo's tongue. He reached under Gojyo's tank top to stroke his chest, lingering at the peaked, pink nipples. Gojyo grabbed Hakkai's ass and ground himself up against Hakkai, thrusting his hips. Hakkai's hand left Gojyo's chest and wandered in between their bodies, stroking Gojyo over his pants.
“Hakkai, please...” Gojyo panted, mouth wide open and eyes squeezed shut.
“Yes?” Hakkai looked down at the man underneath him, and smiled wickedly. He slowly maneuvered Gojyo's fly open. “Why don't you tell me exactly what you want, babe?” Hakkai stroked Gojyo, fingers lingering at the head of his cock. “And I'll make it happen...” He stroked Gojyo firmly this time. “Just for you.” Hakkai reached down to cup Gojyo's balls, stroking them gently.
“Damn you're evil, Hakkai. Just fuck me, already!”
“I think I can handle that.”
Hakkai stood up to let Gojyo shimmy out of his pants, and pushed down his own. He resumed his previous position on top of Gojyo as soon as Gojyo was completely exposed. He stroked Gojyo, massaging his balls and lightly stroking his inner thighs.
“Umm, Hakkai, we don't have any...” Gojyo started, pulling himself up on his elbows. “Oh- where the hell did you get that?” Hakkai had produced a tube of lubricant and was applying it liberally to his fingers.
“It's best to always be prepared, Gojyo.”
“Yeah that, or you specifically came down here planning on screwing my a- ah! Hakkai!” Gojyo's eyes squeezed shut and he started at the insertion of Hakkai's finger.
“Just relax, now.” Hakkai slipped another finger inside, stretching Gojyo.
“Easy for you to ... ah ... say...” Gojyo breathed slowly, and relaxed under Hakkai's hands. He hummed softly, and started bringing his hips up to meet Hakkai's thrusting fingers. Hakkai added a third finger and thrust in a few more times before withdrawing completely.
Hakkai stroked a fair amount of lube onto himself, before settling himself in between Gojyo's outstretched thighs. He took one of Gojyo's legs and held it up high, flush against the side of the booth. Gojyo bent his other knee up against the table to his side and lifted his hips, completely exposing himself to Hakkai. Hakkai pushed in slowly, moaning softly when he had buried himself inside Gojyo.
“Ah! Hakkai, come on, already!” Gojyo hooked his outstretched leg around Hakkai's waist and pulled him closer, encouraging him to move.
“As you wish, Gojyo.” Hakkai pulled out and thrust in again. Both men moaned as Hakkai set an even pace, thrusting deeply into Gojyo, driving him into the booth.
Gojyo stroked himself as Hakkai thrust into him, trying to keep his strokes even with Hakkai's. He pushed himself up on his elbows and kissed Hakkai, bringing their wet mouths together. Hakkai moaned and thrust faster, kissing Gojyo desperately. Hakkai broke the kiss and bit down harshly on Gojyo's neck. Gojyo tightened his fist and came, crying out and covering his hand and abdomen. Hakkai continued biting and sucking Gojyo's neck, driving himself deeply into Gojyo's body. He buried himself in Gojyo, gasped and came. Hakkai threw his head back and closed his eyes, his body stilled.
Gojyo stroked Hakkai's back as he came to himself, shivering. They kissed slowly, softly bringing their lips and tongues together. Hakkai withdrew from Gojyo, and he brought his legs down stiffly. Hakkai lay on top of Gojyo and kissed him again. Gojyo wound his arms around Hakkai's waist, idly tracing his hands along Hakkai's sweaty skin.
“Gojyo-san! I think I forgot my jacket! Are you here, Gojyo-san? Oh! Oh...” The blond woman's eyes were wide as she regarded the naked men in the back of the booth. Her hand flew to her mouth, and she turned around quickly. “Sorry! I- sorry!” The woman took one last look at the men over her shoulder, and fled.
Hakkai's glared at the woman's back, and sat up in the booth, gathering his clothes. Gojyo remained lying down, and laughed.
“I told you that you know how to clear a room.”
“Shut up, Gojyo.”
***
“What?! You're firing us? No way!” Goku huffed, putting his hands on his hips indignantly. Hakkai had managed to take the angered grimace that stole across his face and turn it into a disturbing sort of smile and Gojyo's face was about to burst into a grin at any moment.
“Ah, yes. You see, my daughter decided to frequent our bar last night, and...” Mr. Yang's chubby face turned bright red as he continued, clearing his throat. “Ah, she informed me about some...ah...inappropriate behavior...that she witnessed between Mr. Gojyo here, and, ah...”
“Gojyo! I knew it! You perv, why do you have to hit on every girl you meet! Damnit, you made us lose our jobs by hitting on the manager's daughter! I knew it!” Goku pointed an outraged finger at Gojyo, who grinned sheepishly.
“Ah, there was also the matter of the missing food in the kitchen yesterday...” Mr. Yang folded his arms across his chest.
Goku gulped.
“What?! You said they gave it to you as a thank you! Lying, stinking, bottomless-pit monkey!”
“I thought it was for me! It's not my fault!
“I can't believe we didn't last three days of working part-time ... three days!”