MERRY CHRISTMAS - ohmaru style
Sooooo how's it going? :D
I've been a bit out of touch, but I was in the mood to try my hand again at some fanfic!
and what's better than a Christmas fanfic XD????
So here is my Christmas present to you, anyone who wishes to read it hehe ^^
oh and so you know, R for language (yeah that's it, forgive me! i might go back and add some... well *cough* the good stuff *nudge nudge* XDb)
With a Bow on Top
Ah~ah, another day of filming Janiben, thankfully it's the last ones till the new year. I'm too frustrated right now to really concentrate on anything...
As we walked onto the familiar colorful set, each of us taking our normal spots on the yellow couches, my eyes caught Maru's. But like it's been for several days now, he quickly dodges my eyes and looks somewhere else; talking to Yasu next to him.
Why does he have to keep dodging me like this?
I crossed my arms, in sync with crossing my leg over the other; a loud breath coming out.
This isn't good, the fans are here...
I quickly shake my head to clear out any thoughts of my confession that's brought on the sudden distance between me and Maru. I quickly put on my face as the director starts cueing us as the camera's start rolling.
As usual Maru is totally being himself. Whenever we have a woman guest he get's all giddy; what a typical boy. But even though I know he's like this, I can't help but feel jealous. SIGH.
"Eh? I do poses like this."
I can't help but be the first to start laughing at his idiocy, and neither can anyone else. Seconds later we're all stomping our feet and clapping our hands in full on laughter. Only Maru can do this.
I manage to find my seat again at the edge of the couch, but I can't help but stare at Maru as I smile widely.
"...so cute."
I gulp a bit, realizing I barely murmured that; only catching Subaru-kun's attention. Thankfully he doesn't really show any concern and continues listening.
Uwa, I need to calm myself down. Maru makes it too difficult...
I could feel myself wanting to blush. The best way to handle it is getting more involved with the conversation.
Ah, Murakami-kun is making me do something weird again for the guest. This is plenty distracting; I can get a lot of laughs too. Of course, not as good as Maru...
Damnit, I'm thinking about Maru again...
Ok I barely managed to make it through that last recording. Doing 3 recordings in a day is a lot harder that it was before, now that I've confessed to him. But doesn't Maru realize how much he flirts with everyone?! It pisses me off how airheaded he can be... doesn't he realize that I'm watching him?
We all make our way to the dressing room, Murakami-kun is saying his thanks to the staff like usual, Ryo-chan is first in the room to gather his things, Subaru-kun and Yasu are talking about something that happened during the recording, and in front of me is Yokoyama-kun...
Which leaves Maru behind me...
I quickly spin around, Maru comes to a complete stop just yards away from me.
"What is it?"
"I want to talk."
He looks away like he has been, the floor has become his best friend, "I don't think there's anything to really say."
"Say you like me back."
He quickly looks up with a sharp look on his face.
Damn, I probably went too far just now.
His jaw tightens as he starts walking past me. His strong, yet sweet cologne wofts by me...
I can't do this...
I quickly grab him by the arm and push him into a narrow empty hallway. He starts pushing me back, but I managed to pin his arms to his sides, limiting his movements. Thankfully my training has made me a lot stronger in the past year.
"Maru... why is that you can be so close with everyone else but me?"
"It's not like that!"
"Shh, do you want someone to interrupt us like this?"
"Good! I hope someone comes!"
I really can't hold back being this close to him, my head just moves on it's own. Closer and closer I inch my way to his sweet plump lips. But my heart clenches unexpectedly as I see Maru look so weak, and angry just a few centimeters in front of me. That look in his eyes stop me from taking his lips and making them mine.
I let go of him and lean up against the opposite wall, "I'm sorry Maru... I shouldn't have done that..."
This time it's me who stares at the floor, my light brown bangs covering my eyes.
"...why?" His voice was very soft, all the anger from his eyes no where to be seen in his voice, "Why do you... me?"
"You've always been special to me Maru. There's no one who makes me smile like you do..."
I get the courage to peek through my bangs and see him reaching up with his hand rubbing his neck, giving me a good view of the lower part of his neck and colar bone.
Dammit Maru don't do that, I can't take how sexy you can be.
I cough a bit as I turn my direction else where. It wouldn't be good if I tried pushing up against him again...
"What do you want me to do...?" I could hear full on confusion in his voice.
A smirk creeps to my lips, "Dress up in only a bow and wait for me to unwrap you on Christmas morning..."
Fuck.
As expected he quickly left me alone in the hallway. All I could do was smack my head over and over.
How stupid could I be to say something like that! STUPID STUPID STUPID! YEAH! Why don't I just keep pushing him farther and farther away from me!?
"I'm such an idiot..." my voice full of regret and frustration.
A deep sigh accompanied my slouching shoulders as I walked back into the dressing room; the manager complaining I was late coming back.
It's been a few weeks now; Christmas is tomorrow, and still Maru has refused to talk to me. I guess I deserve it... I was a complete jackass for saying something so perverted and outlandish.
I rolled on my bed, my face stuffed into my pillow, "Why am I such an idiot?!"
My phone started ringing and I couldn't help but suddenly sit up and fumble around to see if it was Maru.
Of course it isn't... just some girl... who was she again?
I plop back down on my bed, spread out, just staring at the ceiling as the phone continues ringing.
"Hello?"
Why am I answering?
"Okura-kun~ I'm so happy you answered! Do you have time to talk?"
"Yeah sure."
If I didn't I wouldn't have answered. Damn, I shouldn't have answered.
"I was just wondering if you wanted to hang out tonight. I'm feeling pretty lonely and-"
I grinned, "Wanna hang out with me tonight?"
NO! Why are you saying this?!
Her voice got even more seductive, "I'm sure I can give you a good Christmas present~"
"Hmm? Is that so? I'm looking forward to it~"
You really are an idiot...
Just half an hour later we were meeting up downtown at the loudest and busiest bars I could think of. As I nodded to the bartendar who happened to be one of my friends, I made my way to the side of the bar where it was darker and easy to hide.
I felt a hand rub its way up my back, "Here you are~ I've missed you Okura-kun~"
As I turned to look at her I finally remembered who she was... the one who was desperate to get into showbiz, not that she was the only one...
"Mm, I've missed you too. You look amazing in that red dress."
She posed a bit, showing off how short the dress was up her legs, "Oh I'm so happy you like it, I figured this might be your favorite type."
"Yeah you guessed it!"
I hate this style the most.
"So do you wanna head back to my place, or shall we go to yours?"
I looked down at her a bit surprised but did well to hide it, "Well aren't you anxious?"
She giggled, "I'm sorry, but I really... really want to give you your present."
As she pressed her breasts against my chest, she leaned up to start kissing me on the neck. Her lips were hot on my skin, sending shivers down my body. I closed my eyes, thinking back to the time I had Maru pinned to the wall.
When I was that close to him I could feel his breath on my lips, it trinkle down my neck. All around me was Maru's scent... and his eyes were so piercing.
My eyes shot back open as she was leading me out of the club by my arm. I quickly pulled away sharply, causing her to stumble in her red heels.
"What are you doing?!"
"Yeah, I decided you're just not doing it for me, so I'm leaving."
"WHAT?! How dare you-"
I quickly pulled my phone out and deleted her number, "Please don't call me ever again."
I walked away, her complaining fading in the background noise, and started heading back towards my apartment. I needed to see him; I dialed his number. I was so nervous I could feel my hand shaking. It was like I was a teenaged girl calling her crush.
What am I saying? ...that is what this practically is...
"Hello?"
He sounded more calm than I expected, which threw me off, "Umm yeah, Maru?"
"Yeah?"
Idiot! Don't ask if it's him! "Well, I was just wondering if maybe, if you weren't busy right now, maybe you'd like to come over and maybe, well, you know, just talk and-"
"I'm actually here at your place, but you're not answering."
My heart stopped.
"Y-You're at my place? I-I'll be right there! I was just running by the convenience store! Just wait there!"
I was immediately in a dash towards my apartment, which was only a few more minutes away. Why were these minutes so long!?
I was going crazy in the elevator, but finally ran out and saw him leaning on my door. I gulped nervously as I took him all in. An unzipped black leather jacket over a white v-neck t-shirt, ripped faded jeans, dark boots, and his hair amazingly roughly styled to the side.
As I cleared my throat he started curiously looking at me as I approached, "Where's your stuff from the convenience store?"
"EH?!"
"You know... you said-"
"OH! Haha..ha yeah... I think I must have left it at the store..." I couldn't help but nervously laugh like an idiot.
"You're an idiot."
Bingo.
As I unlocked the door I took notice of the bags in his hand, as well as his helmet."You rode your bike here?"
"Yeah, I wanted to feel the cool air, so."
"Un, it's the best."
We entered my messy place, but I didn't really mind, Maru was a messy person too. I quickly slipped off my shoes and headed to the kitchen.
"What would you like to drink?"
"I brought my own."
"Eh?"
I looked up as I noticed him dig his hand out from the bag, a giant Jack Daniels in his hand. I couldn't help but start laughing. This awkwardness might as well disappear as soon as possible. I slipped out a couple of glasses from my cabinet, then made my way to sit next to him on the floor of my living room; the coffee table in front of us.
After several shots we both started feeling more comfortable.
"So be honest with me..."
"Hm?"
"How long have you..."
He couldn't say it 'How long have you loved me?' But I guess I shouldn't say anything about it, "For a long time now."
"How long is 'a long time'?"
He's being so pushy! "Well I've always thought of you as a close friend, and before I knew it, I was thinking of you as more than a friend..." But as I looked at him he didn't seem satisfied with my answer, "Several years now."
He poured himself another shot and it was gone in an instant.
How am I supposed to take that?
All of my confidence was disappearing, like the liquor Maru was downing in seconds. Was this how it was going to be from now on between us? This awkward, pathetic air that was so suffocating, my throat tightened up?
If I knew it was going to be like this I never would have said anything. I would have just suffered in silence.
Wait. No. There's no way in hell I'd regret confessing to the person I love the most. I can't give up yet.
"So Maru-"
"We don't have any more Jack..."
I looked down at the empty bottle, shocked we went through it so fast. I couldn't have had that much to drink. I swallowed hard as I realized Maru has been constantly drinking it.
He must be forcing himself to be with me, needing liquor to do it...
Now all the confidence I managed to scrape up was all but crumbling in depression.
"Can you go get...s-some more?"
"Maru you're drunk already, you don't need any more."
"Just go get some!"
"Stop it already! I'm not going!"
I let out a deep breath as I slouched against my couch, letting my head fall back. I felt him shift around and sit just a foot away from me, mimicing my sitting position. He looked really frustrated. But that's not what really caught my attention. His neck fully exposed, and with the v-neck he was wearing, I had a clear view of his tight chest.
His skin looked so smooth, his arms tightly toned, his shirt hugged his abs, showing them through. He was perfect.
My body temperture shot up, suddenly making me pant a little in excitement.
This isn't good... I need to calm down!
"Ah well I-I think I will go get some more! J-Just wait here and I'll be back, ok? Heh heh..."
Damn, this is torture! I need to get out of here now, or I won't be able to hold myself back.
Just under an hour later and I finally returned. I lost track of the time as I walked around in the cold to clear my head as much as I could before returning. This was a test.
He has to be testing me! That's the only reasonable explanation!
"WELL I'M UP FOR A CHALLENGE MARU!"
I quickly closed my mouth realizing it was already past midnight and plenty of people were already asleep.
I reached in my pocket to get my keys, brushing my hand against the newly bought pack of condoms, feeling ashamed.
"How desperate am I...?"
But as I opened the door all the lights were off. I was suddenly panicking, "M-Maru?!"
My shoes came off in a second as I hurried to the living room; empty. I placed the bag full of alcohol next to the empty bottle, sad to be all alone. But suddenly I heard a small tune playing from my bedroom. I know I don't have anything like that in my room... it had to be Maru!
As I got closer I noticed reds, greens, and blues seeping through the crack from the barely opened door.
"Christmas lights?"
I pushed the door open, slowly peeking around. A small Christmas tree occupied one of my bedside tables, and there were strings of lights spewed about around the floor, the window, and over my bed post.
But in a second I was turning my head away from embarrassment as I saw Maru under my comforter, a bow placed on his naked chest.
"Am I dreaming...?" I pinched my cheek just in case, "Ow!"
I looked over and noticed Maru looking embarrassed himself. But he nodded to me, signaling for me to come over.
All of my embarrassment was replaced with desire; I needed him now.
As I approached my bed, I let my jacket hit the floor, slipped off my shirt, and started unbuckling my belt. Nothing but my boxers were left on now as I sat down next to him, leaning my arm over him so he was beneath me.
I chuckled, taking the bow off of his chest, his body shivered under my fingers, "What made you change your mind?"
"To be honest, I hated you... when you confessed to me. I couldn't understand it at all."
I saw him struggling, most likely because of all the liquor he had earlier; or maybe it was because we were so close to each other...
"But I realized it wasn't hate... I couldn't-couldn't stop thinking about you. And then I realized..." He bit his lip and looked into my eyes, the first time in a long time. "I loved you too." He looked away shyly, "I love you Okura."
I finally got my answer.
Slowly I leaned down and kissed his bare chest, leaving a tiny trail of kisses as I soon found his lips. His soft moans stifled by my tongue; hot, wet, and hypnotizing. The same sweet cologne swirled around my head, making me dizzy, I was suddenly fully aware of Maru.
My hands explored his body, feeling him twitch, it was driving me crazy with anticipation.
I pulled away from him, feeling the cool air caress my body as I away from his body warmth. For several moments I just looked down at his, now, naked body in full view.
"You're perfect..."
His cheecks reddened, and he looked away shyly, "It's strange... this. I mean... we're both... guys."
I seeked his body once more, and hugged him tightly in my arms, "Do you still love me?"
"...Yes," he whispered.
I kissed his ear, "Then it doesn't matter if we're both males."
He rubbed his cheek against my neck, "I guess not."
I smiled, "I love you Ryuhei."
He smiled back, "Merry Christmas Tadayoshi."
Our lips locked once again, neither one of us pulling away from the other, both passionately seeking the heat of each other's bodies.
He was the perfect present with a bow on top.
I've been a bit out of touch, but I was in the mood to try my hand again at some fanfic!
and what's better than a Christmas fanfic XD????
So here is my Christmas present to you, anyone who wishes to read it hehe ^^
oh and so you know, R for language (yeah that's it, forgive me! i might go back and add some... well *cough* the good stuff *nudge nudge* XDb)
With a Bow on Top
Ah~ah, another day of filming Janiben, thankfully it's the last ones till the new year. I'm too frustrated right now to really concentrate on anything...
As we walked onto the familiar colorful set, each of us taking our normal spots on the yellow couches, my eyes caught Maru's. But like it's been for several days now, he quickly dodges my eyes and looks somewhere else; talking to Yasu next to him.
Why does he have to keep dodging me like this?
I crossed my arms, in sync with crossing my leg over the other; a loud breath coming out.
This isn't good, the fans are here...
I quickly shake my head to clear out any thoughts of my confession that's brought on the sudden distance between me and Maru. I quickly put on my face as the director starts cueing us as the camera's start rolling.
As usual Maru is totally being himself. Whenever we have a woman guest he get's all giddy; what a typical boy. But even though I know he's like this, I can't help but feel jealous. SIGH.
"Eh? I do poses like this."
I can't help but be the first to start laughing at his idiocy, and neither can anyone else. Seconds later we're all stomping our feet and clapping our hands in full on laughter. Only Maru can do this.
I manage to find my seat again at the edge of the couch, but I can't help but stare at Maru as I smile widely.
"...so cute."
I gulp a bit, realizing I barely murmured that; only catching Subaru-kun's attention. Thankfully he doesn't really show any concern and continues listening.
Uwa, I need to calm myself down. Maru makes it too difficult...
I could feel myself wanting to blush. The best way to handle it is getting more involved with the conversation.
Ah, Murakami-kun is making me do something weird again for the guest. This is plenty distracting; I can get a lot of laughs too. Of course, not as good as Maru...
Damnit, I'm thinking about Maru again...
Ok I barely managed to make it through that last recording. Doing 3 recordings in a day is a lot harder that it was before, now that I've confessed to him. But doesn't Maru realize how much he flirts with everyone?! It pisses me off how airheaded he can be... doesn't he realize that I'm watching him?
We all make our way to the dressing room, Murakami-kun is saying his thanks to the staff like usual, Ryo-chan is first in the room to gather his things, Subaru-kun and Yasu are talking about something that happened during the recording, and in front of me is Yokoyama-kun...
Which leaves Maru behind me...
I quickly spin around, Maru comes to a complete stop just yards away from me.
"What is it?"
"I want to talk."
He looks away like he has been, the floor has become his best friend, "I don't think there's anything to really say."
"Say you like me back."
He quickly looks up with a sharp look on his face.
Damn, I probably went too far just now.
His jaw tightens as he starts walking past me. His strong, yet sweet cologne wofts by me...
I can't do this...
I quickly grab him by the arm and push him into a narrow empty hallway. He starts pushing me back, but I managed to pin his arms to his sides, limiting his movements. Thankfully my training has made me a lot stronger in the past year.
"Maru... why is that you can be so close with everyone else but me?"
"It's not like that!"
"Shh, do you want someone to interrupt us like this?"
"Good! I hope someone comes!"
I really can't hold back being this close to him, my head just moves on it's own. Closer and closer I inch my way to his sweet plump lips. But my heart clenches unexpectedly as I see Maru look so weak, and angry just a few centimeters in front of me. That look in his eyes stop me from taking his lips and making them mine.
I let go of him and lean up against the opposite wall, "I'm sorry Maru... I shouldn't have done that..."
This time it's me who stares at the floor, my light brown bangs covering my eyes.
"...why?" His voice was very soft, all the anger from his eyes no where to be seen in his voice, "Why do you... me?"
"You've always been special to me Maru. There's no one who makes me smile like you do..."
I get the courage to peek through my bangs and see him reaching up with his hand rubbing his neck, giving me a good view of the lower part of his neck and colar bone.
Dammit Maru don't do that, I can't take how sexy you can be.
I cough a bit as I turn my direction else where. It wouldn't be good if I tried pushing up against him again...
"What do you want me to do...?" I could hear full on confusion in his voice.
A smirk creeps to my lips, "Dress up in only a bow and wait for me to unwrap you on Christmas morning..."
Fuck.
As expected he quickly left me alone in the hallway. All I could do was smack my head over and over.
How stupid could I be to say something like that! STUPID STUPID STUPID! YEAH! Why don't I just keep pushing him farther and farther away from me!?
"I'm such an idiot..." my voice full of regret and frustration.
A deep sigh accompanied my slouching shoulders as I walked back into the dressing room; the manager complaining I was late coming back.
It's been a few weeks now; Christmas is tomorrow, and still Maru has refused to talk to me. I guess I deserve it... I was a complete jackass for saying something so perverted and outlandish.
I rolled on my bed, my face stuffed into my pillow, "Why am I such an idiot?!"
My phone started ringing and I couldn't help but suddenly sit up and fumble around to see if it was Maru.
Of course it isn't... just some girl... who was she again?
I plop back down on my bed, spread out, just staring at the ceiling as the phone continues ringing.
"Hello?"
Why am I answering?
"Okura-kun~ I'm so happy you answered! Do you have time to talk?"
"Yeah sure."
If I didn't I wouldn't have answered. Damn, I shouldn't have answered.
"I was just wondering if you wanted to hang out tonight. I'm feeling pretty lonely and-"
I grinned, "Wanna hang out with me tonight?"
NO! Why are you saying this?!
Her voice got even more seductive, "I'm sure I can give you a good Christmas present~"
"Hmm? Is that so? I'm looking forward to it~"
You really are an idiot...
Just half an hour later we were meeting up downtown at the loudest and busiest bars I could think of. As I nodded to the bartendar who happened to be one of my friends, I made my way to the side of the bar where it was darker and easy to hide.
I felt a hand rub its way up my back, "Here you are~ I've missed you Okura-kun~"
As I turned to look at her I finally remembered who she was... the one who was desperate to get into showbiz, not that she was the only one...
"Mm, I've missed you too. You look amazing in that red dress."
She posed a bit, showing off how short the dress was up her legs, "Oh I'm so happy you like it, I figured this might be your favorite type."
"Yeah you guessed it!"
I hate this style the most.
"So do you wanna head back to my place, or shall we go to yours?"
I looked down at her a bit surprised but did well to hide it, "Well aren't you anxious?"
She giggled, "I'm sorry, but I really... really want to give you your present."
As she pressed her breasts against my chest, she leaned up to start kissing me on the neck. Her lips were hot on my skin, sending shivers down my body. I closed my eyes, thinking back to the time I had Maru pinned to the wall.
When I was that close to him I could feel his breath on my lips, it trinkle down my neck. All around me was Maru's scent... and his eyes were so piercing.
My eyes shot back open as she was leading me out of the club by my arm. I quickly pulled away sharply, causing her to stumble in her red heels.
"What are you doing?!"
"Yeah, I decided you're just not doing it for me, so I'm leaving."
"WHAT?! How dare you-"
I quickly pulled my phone out and deleted her number, "Please don't call me ever again."
I walked away, her complaining fading in the background noise, and started heading back towards my apartment. I needed to see him; I dialed his number. I was so nervous I could feel my hand shaking. It was like I was a teenaged girl calling her crush.
What am I saying? ...that is what this practically is...
"Hello?"
He sounded more calm than I expected, which threw me off, "Umm yeah, Maru?"
"Yeah?"
Idiot! Don't ask if it's him! "Well, I was just wondering if maybe, if you weren't busy right now, maybe you'd like to come over and maybe, well, you know, just talk and-"
"I'm actually here at your place, but you're not answering."
My heart stopped.
"Y-You're at my place? I-I'll be right there! I was just running by the convenience store! Just wait there!"
I was immediately in a dash towards my apartment, which was only a few more minutes away. Why were these minutes so long!?
I was going crazy in the elevator, but finally ran out and saw him leaning on my door. I gulped nervously as I took him all in. An unzipped black leather jacket over a white v-neck t-shirt, ripped faded jeans, dark boots, and his hair amazingly roughly styled to the side.
As I cleared my throat he started curiously looking at me as I approached, "Where's your stuff from the convenience store?"
"EH?!"
"You know... you said-"
"OH! Haha..ha yeah... I think I must have left it at the store..." I couldn't help but nervously laugh like an idiot.
"You're an idiot."
Bingo.
As I unlocked the door I took notice of the bags in his hand, as well as his helmet."You rode your bike here?"
"Yeah, I wanted to feel the cool air, so."
"Un, it's the best."
We entered my messy place, but I didn't really mind, Maru was a messy person too. I quickly slipped off my shoes and headed to the kitchen.
"What would you like to drink?"
"I brought my own."
"Eh?"
I looked up as I noticed him dig his hand out from the bag, a giant Jack Daniels in his hand. I couldn't help but start laughing. This awkwardness might as well disappear as soon as possible. I slipped out a couple of glasses from my cabinet, then made my way to sit next to him on the floor of my living room; the coffee table in front of us.
After several shots we both started feeling more comfortable.
"So be honest with me..."
"Hm?"
"How long have you..."
He couldn't say it 'How long have you loved me?' But I guess I shouldn't say anything about it, "For a long time now."
"How long is 'a long time'?"
He's being so pushy! "Well I've always thought of you as a close friend, and before I knew it, I was thinking of you as more than a friend..." But as I looked at him he didn't seem satisfied with my answer, "Several years now."
He poured himself another shot and it was gone in an instant.
How am I supposed to take that?
All of my confidence was disappearing, like the liquor Maru was downing in seconds. Was this how it was going to be from now on between us? This awkward, pathetic air that was so suffocating, my throat tightened up?
If I knew it was going to be like this I never would have said anything. I would have just suffered in silence.
Wait. No. There's no way in hell I'd regret confessing to the person I love the most. I can't give up yet.
"So Maru-"
"We don't have any more Jack..."
I looked down at the empty bottle, shocked we went through it so fast. I couldn't have had that much to drink. I swallowed hard as I realized Maru has been constantly drinking it.
He must be forcing himself to be with me, needing liquor to do it...
Now all the confidence I managed to scrape up was all but crumbling in depression.
"Can you go get...s-some more?"
"Maru you're drunk already, you don't need any more."
"Just go get some!"
"Stop it already! I'm not going!"
I let out a deep breath as I slouched against my couch, letting my head fall back. I felt him shift around and sit just a foot away from me, mimicing my sitting position. He looked really frustrated. But that's not what really caught my attention. His neck fully exposed, and with the v-neck he was wearing, I had a clear view of his tight chest.
His skin looked so smooth, his arms tightly toned, his shirt hugged his abs, showing them through. He was perfect.
My body temperture shot up, suddenly making me pant a little in excitement.
This isn't good... I need to calm down!
"Ah well I-I think I will go get some more! J-Just wait here and I'll be back, ok? Heh heh..."
Damn, this is torture! I need to get out of here now, or I won't be able to hold myself back.
Just under an hour later and I finally returned. I lost track of the time as I walked around in the cold to clear my head as much as I could before returning. This was a test.
He has to be testing me! That's the only reasonable explanation!
"WELL I'M UP FOR A CHALLENGE MARU!"
I quickly closed my mouth realizing it was already past midnight and plenty of people were already asleep.
I reached in my pocket to get my keys, brushing my hand against the newly bought pack of condoms, feeling ashamed.
"How desperate am I...?"
But as I opened the door all the lights were off. I was suddenly panicking, "M-Maru?!"
My shoes came off in a second as I hurried to the living room; empty. I placed the bag full of alcohol next to the empty bottle, sad to be all alone. But suddenly I heard a small tune playing from my bedroom. I know I don't have anything like that in my room... it had to be Maru!
As I got closer I noticed reds, greens, and blues seeping through the crack from the barely opened door.
"Christmas lights?"
I pushed the door open, slowly peeking around. A small Christmas tree occupied one of my bedside tables, and there were strings of lights spewed about around the floor, the window, and over my bed post.
But in a second I was turning my head away from embarrassment as I saw Maru under my comforter, a bow placed on his naked chest.
"Am I dreaming...?" I pinched my cheek just in case, "Ow!"
I looked over and noticed Maru looking embarrassed himself. But he nodded to me, signaling for me to come over.
All of my embarrassment was replaced with desire; I needed him now.
As I approached my bed, I let my jacket hit the floor, slipped off my shirt, and started unbuckling my belt. Nothing but my boxers were left on now as I sat down next to him, leaning my arm over him so he was beneath me.
I chuckled, taking the bow off of his chest, his body shivered under my fingers, "What made you change your mind?"
"To be honest, I hated you... when you confessed to me. I couldn't understand it at all."
I saw him struggling, most likely because of all the liquor he had earlier; or maybe it was because we were so close to each other...
"But I realized it wasn't hate... I couldn't-couldn't stop thinking about you. And then I realized..." He bit his lip and looked into my eyes, the first time in a long time. "I loved you too." He looked away shyly, "I love you Okura."
I finally got my answer.
Slowly I leaned down and kissed his bare chest, leaving a tiny trail of kisses as I soon found his lips. His soft moans stifled by my tongue; hot, wet, and hypnotizing. The same sweet cologne swirled around my head, making me dizzy, I was suddenly fully aware of Maru.
My hands explored his body, feeling him twitch, it was driving me crazy with anticipation.
I pulled away from him, feeling the cool air caress my body as I away from his body warmth. For several moments I just looked down at his, now, naked body in full view.
"You're perfect..."
His cheecks reddened, and he looked away shyly, "It's strange... this. I mean... we're both... guys."
I seeked his body once more, and hugged him tightly in my arms, "Do you still love me?"
"...Yes," he whispered.
I kissed his ear, "Then it doesn't matter if we're both males."
He rubbed his cheek against my neck, "I guess not."
I smiled, "I love you Ryuhei."
He smiled back, "Merry Christmas Tadayoshi."
Our lips locked once again, neither one of us pulling away from the other, both passionately seeking the heat of each other's bodies.
He was the perfect present with a bow on top.