[Fic] - The Hard Way - chapter 9

[shiroakuma]

Title: The Hard Way

Author: shiroakuma

Pairings: HayaRyu, RyuRen, YamatoRen

Genre: angst, romance

Rating: nc-17

Disclaimer: Do not own anyone or any of their lovely body parts…

Note: My first Fanfic and my grammar is not all that bright

Summary: With no Yankumi to bring them back together, Hayato and Ryu must go through the hard way to renew and refine their friendship. But clashing with Gokusen 3 boys, Ren and Yamato, they will find an unexpected perspective on their relationship along with new obstacles.


Chapter 9

Two subjects emerged from the dark moonless night following a fair skinned figure ahead of them, one with predatory eyes and the other looking almost unimpressed. They passed through an alley with no other being, and then a park, following silently afraid of being found by their hunt before they gained the upper hand in their pursuit.

The figure before them took a turn to the left and was greeted by a slightly taller one. As the scene played and the figures began walking away, both of the subjects were mumbling in annoyance. They reached a small house in a few minutes. The persuaders settled themselves on the outside beneath the single, open window which stared into the small living room.

The light was lit and the couple inside the house got comfortable on the couch, most likely watching an action movie or sorts as the gun firing and shouting voices could be heard from the tv in front of them.

The taller one of the predators rose from his position and turned towards the other one. “Right! Listen up, brat.” He whispered “Our first objective is to keep them apart, make sure they spent less time together and eventually grow apart. Understood?”

“Yeah I figured as much, idiot-nii. But the situation,” pointing at the couple sprawled all over each other and the couch “is not really helping.” said his brown haired companion.

“Of course I know that. And as much as I am not happy with it, being the smarter one of us I know we should first observe them. Learn their habits and routine so when we act to separate we can make it look as coincidental as possible. Got it?”

“You actually thought through this didn't you?” asked the younger boy in utter amazement.

“I told you I want him back and no scrawny boy with freaking highlights on his hair -like a girl- will keep me away.”

“Hey, that’s my scrawny boy you are talking about. Watch it!”

“Whatever. Now you watch.”

In silence they stood still for a few long minutes. The night was getting darker than it already was and the time was late. Apparently the couple didn't have a problem with that fact as they simply enjoyed each other’s company and the movie.

“Ryu?” called out the taller boy on the couch shifting so he could rise and stare the other boy in the eye “I am bored. Let’s do something.” Ryu gasped playfully.

“You dare say that you are bored in my presence?”

“Only because of that movie. It makes no sense what so ever.” Ren answered while pouting. Ryu smiled at him and rolled the boy over so Ren was lying against his chest with his back. The light brunette’s arms circled around Ren’s neck; obviously Ryu was going to ask something.

“Hang on for a while longer? I wanna watch the ending.” Like Ren could say no in such position “You can sleep” or sleep and waste precious time with his boyfriend. He sighed and leaned backwards head resting on shoulder, legs entangled and hands caressing Ryu’s.  Blankly looking at the screen which now showed some foreign man chasing another one - he didn't know why Ryu had an interest in these movies- and he realized how afraid he was.

There was a lump forming in his throat, a weak shivering in his body and the feeling of being watched. He couldn’t shake the emotion swelling up but he knew better; their time was limited now. It was only a matter of time before one of them broke apart and decided on their very own ending. Ren was aware he couldn’t do it; he liked this deep friendship he had with Ryu. It was always safe and certain, no questions asked, no demands made, they served to comfort each other following their now ritualistic meetings. It was habits he was afraid to destroy and his special friend’s heart that is.

The dark haired boy felt as if he was to finish it an irreplaceable part of himself would be lost. Maybe he would find something even stronger of an emotion but why risk it while he had something so nice? Why risk losing everything for the sake a fling that could become real? He didn't want to lose it and most certainly didn't want to share his Ryu. Was it so bad to be selfish from time to time?

Outside the living room the two boys were still silent and persistent as they were planning on how to proceed with their plans in their heads. The dark brunette cocked his head to his side and he couldn’t take the soundless observation anymore.

“What the hell is up with the cuddling?”

“Who knows? But surely they look like two best friends who happen to kiss and cuddle occasionally” was the reply from the younger boy.

“That’s not normal. Ryu never smiles like that or is that comfortable with anyone. That’s not Ryu” As if a punch was directed to his stomach the boy slouched down further suddenly realizing the meanings behind his own words. Ryu was never comfortable like that around him. Maybe he was overstepping an invisible barrier which the light brunette had put up so he was not meant to get wrong impressions. Maybe Ryu never-

“Don’t be stupid! What the hell are you talking about, Hayato-nii? Don’t you know that girls are more comfy when they are with each other only?” Right, that was it. The brat was nothing more than a close friend. But then again Hayato had been his best friends for years before Kazama came along and Ryu had never been this at ease.

“True enough, they do look like girls in a sleepover party.” He replied nevertheless, holding back a groan of frustration.

“Well said. Hehe” At that moment Ryu ruffled Kazama’s hair, putting chaste kiss on his forehead. Kazama answered the gesture with kissing his hand slowly, brushing over each finger. Hayato was hissing like an angry cat ready to scratch his opponent.

“If he continues touching him I’ll burn Kazama’s lips and his very being!”

“Oi, I still need those” complained Yamato but he had a similar urge.

“Go find yourself another one brat because I’ll skin him alive!”

“Idiot-nii! You should take notice that your beloved one is responding and very much willing!” younger boy smirked victoriously for a second before hearing his cousin’s low hiss.

“Oh don’t worry, I’ll chain him to my bed. When I got the first chance”

“In your dreams!” was the retort.

“Already done.” said Hayato now it was his turn to smile content.

“Pervert”

“Wussy”

They remained on their spots starting to fidget as the night grew colder by second. Hayato cursed under his breath; he should have taken a warmer jacket, looking and posing cool was one thing, freezing to death was another. Suddenly there was a weight on his left side. Yamato was leaning on him almost asleep; a short lived guilt and worry washed over Hayato for having dragged him there as he shook the boy to wake up.

Ogata groaned at first but was very alert the next as his body started to warm up because of the couple on the couch. “When the hell they started to make out?”

“Dammit!” To his dismay Ogata held Hayato down as he spoke reluctantly.

“I didn’t know he was such a good kisser.”

“What did you say?” growled the dark haired boy gritting his teeth.

“I am talking about Ren, baka. He looks in control.”

“Only because Ryu is letting him. Otherwise no way Ryu’ll be bottom to Kazama”

“Right! ‘Cause Ren is gonna allow that shorty to top! Only on you that’s gonna happen but then again, even that in your dreams” Yamato argued back as his voice rose up.

“Ah, done that too”

“Eww. Keep the details to yourself old man.”

“Shut up. We’ll see who’ll top soon.” Hayato said as he ignored Yamato’s disgusted facial expressions.

“Shouldn’t we stop it? Not that we don’t know who will take the control”

“Ryu will skin me alive if we do that. And you are right, Ryu will definitely top.” A smug smile spread on the older boy’s face imagining himself and Ryu.

“He will not.”

“Yes he will.”

“No, he won’t.”

“Yes”

“No”

“Stop arguing about that, you couple of morons!” There was a sound of smacking followed with a cry full with pain. Hayato covered the back of his head and was going to respond back with his own fists when he noticed a very angry Ryu looking down at them from the window. He backed away instinctively.

Both of the boys muttered an “Oh shit” as the light haired brunette glared at them murderously.

“Yeah, right on.”

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“Hello, Odagiri-Senpai, Ren” stuttered Yamato as he slowly took his cousin’s shivering body in front of him, afraid of the fury called Ryu about to be unleashed.

“Ha-ya-to!” growled the said fury cracking his knuckles. Behind him Ren stood blushed and as pissed as he was. “You mind telling us what you are doing here? Besides stalking?”

“Well, Ryu. You see, we, me and this brat... It was his fault.” Hayato grabbed Yamato by arm and threw him towards the angry gods as a sacrifice.

“He is as much guilty.” said Ren “I’ll deal with him as swiftly but Senpai you are all his” The dark haired boy gulped wanting nothing more but to run away at the moment. Before he could do so Yamato stopped him.

“We are going down together baka-nii. I am sure we can negotiate, right Odagiri-Senpai.”

“Of course, Ogata” replied Ryu momentarily returning to his emotionless self. “After this though.” With a fast movement Ryu pulled Hayato by the collar making his body collide with the side of the window creating a shriek from the boy. He was about to hit him when a gentle cough brought his senses back.

It was Ren’s older sister, whatshername, eyeing them from the entrance door.

“Onechan” called Ren out opening the door for her. She took one look at them all before inviting them inside. Hayato made an attempt to climb in through the window but Ryu pushed him outwards telling him to use the front door like normal folk.

Once all seated down in the small living room, Ren’s sister served them some tea and biscuits not helping with the awkward situation presented. She spoke at last.

“Is everything alright?”

“Yeah” answered Ren as the other nodded their heads accordingly.

“Good. Now drink up and get the hell out of my house before I kick your asses all out for good.” After a moment agreement noises were made and the boys left the house half running and half trying not to be too rude.

“You didn't have to be that scary, onechan.”

“Well, tough little brother. I don’t like teenage boys who fight in my house. Is that clear?”

“Of-of course.”

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“You idiot of a cousin!” yelled Yamato “Gotta keep them apart my ass! We made it even worse with following them. Now they probably hate us!”

“Keep calm, you brat. We are just getting started. We’ll change our line of pursuit and move on to the next objective.” said Hayato crossing his arms.

“And what is that?”

“We know what they are up to most of the time. So we can interrupt them and force them to spend time with us instead.”

“Right” Yamato was sceptical about this. As much as he wanted Ren, earning him through such measures didn't seem quite right but these were desperate times. “I can try to occupy Ren. Can you keep Odagiri-Senpai busy?”

“Of course” answered Hayato certain of his abilities.

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“NO!”

“But Ryu, you have been neglecting me all this time. I need constant pampering and attention!”

“Yes, I know Hayato. You are like a child. Stop pouting!” Ryu shook off the taller boy from his grasp, feeling lonely at the loss of contact but regaining his posture quickly enough.

“That means you will be accompanying me? For today?” Ryu sighed. Hayato was hitting him with the big puppy eyes and he felt a blush creeping up to his face. He gave him a small nod.

“But it’s on you today!” he self claimed.

“Eh? Why?”

“Because of your stunt the other day, Hayato. It was embarrassing to be seen while losing my cool like that.” The light haired boy slumped down. It was his entire fault!

“Well, it could have been worse if she caught you making out.” Hayato pointed out. That came as a shock for Ryu suddenly realizing that he was right.

“Oh God!”

“Oh I am right, aren’t I? So we are on you today. Ne Ryu-chan?” Ryu tensed at the given pet name.

“If you don’t count that one then I’ll find another day that you pulled a stunt.”

“Alright, fair enough.” Suddenly Ryu felt Hayato leaning in towards his neck and the older boy’s breath tickled his exposed skin as he spoke huskily “I’ll do whatever you ask me to do today, Ryu-chan.” A hand found its way to Ryu’s waist touching gently without daring to grab freely. Unconsciously the brunette yearned for the hand to get on with it and just hold him tight. Maybe sneak in to finally feel how fiery Hayato’s hand would be against his cold flesh.

He turned to face the older boy but he could only see his cheek as Hayato got closer to put his head on to the back of Ryu’s. “I want everyday to be like this, Ryu.” The hand was on the small of his back now with a familiar touch to it as Ryu remember the same motion when he confronted with his father and how grateful he was for that support at the time. “Would you let me?”

Yes, but he didn't voice it out loud instead he cleared his throat. He wasn’t going to do that conversation in the middle of a street in broad day light.

“Well, if it isn’t our lovely couple!” came the mocking voice of a passerby. Ryu stiffed upon recognizing the person and so did Hayato as he took his 3-D leader appearance. “I have heard rumours of you making up but didn't think that included the making out part. Now isn’t that just con-”

“You son of a-”

“Hayato” was the only warning Ryu gave to Hayato to stop him from jumping on to the Ara High boy.

“Beat it, punk” growled the leader and walked a step to stand between the two.

“Guys! Look what I found!” yelled the boy and two other Ara high school boys, one being the leader whom Hayato was meant to fight to appeared from within a karaoke bar.

“It’s been too long Yabuki, Odagiri. How nice to meet you two again. I’ve been meaning to ask you for some time now; tell me since you are all over each now, do you kneel down together to apologise as well?”

Ryu held Hayato in place, reminding him of his promise. The leader being stubborn and wanting to protect his rightful place in the streets hesitated but he knew one wrong move and he’d lose Ryu permanently. He couldn’t take that a second time so he swallowed his pride for the first time and moved to cover his companion as if to protect him and say I’ll keep my promise.

“Not interested so as I said beat it and don’t make me repeat myself.”

Ryu felt proud and smiled. He moved backwards tugging his leader along. Hayato sent a warning glare at the surprised but somewhat amused rivals.

“Someone has been whipped” yelled one of the boys. The dark haired leader was hissing under his breath but didn't reply back. He was too busy thinking how it would be like to be whipped by Ryu, literally.

Somehow the laughs from behind turned into angry comments and the Ara High leader gave out an order “Get them.”

The two boys spun around to see five to eight guys running towards them. Ryu’s eyebrows arched as he questioned when they multiplied that much.

“Shit!” They ran like hell and with adrenaline pumping in their veins, they found themselves on a small bridge hiding away in between a bunch of trees. After making sure they have lost their rivals Ryu laughed heartedly.

“Why the hell are you laughing?” asked Hayato curious to know as how this could have entertained the shorter boy.

“It’s the second time you shrieked within two days.” He answered cheekily “and you sound like a girl when you do that.”

“What? I don’t shriek. Take that back this instance Odagiri Ryu!”

“As if! That was a manly bawl for you wasn’t it?”

“Yes, it was!” Hayato started laughing as well as he buckled up in two to calm his racing heart. Somehow it never did as Ryu’s laugh filled his ears.

“Hayato,” began the light brunette as his frenzy subsided “thank you for not letting them taunt you into a fight. I am proud of you.” The taller boy nodded and Ryu’s hands reached out for his face as soft, warm lips found his, kissing ever so gently and almost cautiously.

“Ryu” he moaned as he slid close his eyes to concentrate on the kiss which came to an end too fast.

“Thank you for keeping your promise.” That was the second praising so before the second kiss-reward, Hayato squeezed a sly comment “If I knew my reward would be this, I would have-”

He didn't get to finish his sentence and once again he lost the contact too soon. His arms were around the slim figure and their clouded eyes were locked, either too caught up in the moment to let go. Ryu pressed his palms to Hayato’s chest and unwillingly backed away only to be pulled right back at the stronger boy’s embrace.

“You are not allowed to run away after this.” Ryu squirmed a bit but reluctantly gave up. Hayato nuzzled his face in to the crook of his neck inhaling the sweet scent. “I...I promised you to do what you told me today and I am listening to your body language. Do you wanna know what it says?”

“I already know,” Ryu teased “but can you keep up with its needs?” Hayato smirked.

“You don’t know the half of it.”

“But I do, Hayato. Trust me. I have been watching you for a long time.”

“How long?”

“Too long” That was the only clue Hayato required to advance forward. He bit down the skin tingling under his mouth. Ryu let out a yelp mixed with a groan. “What the?”

“Your punishment, Ryu-chan. You made me wait too long.” He sank his teeth deeper and licked the reddened area to sooth it “and you allowed that punk to touch you for far too long. See where I am going with your words?”

“Yeah, my bad.”

“You think?” the leader was back and Ryu felt it to the core of his being as he was pushed against a tree, his life being sucked out of his throbbing pulse. The possessive hands moved to his thighs and neck as the hungry mouth and teeth scraped its way upwards and their lips met in a messy kiss. Ryu never noticed how bad he had wanted to do this or for how long it has been since he has giving up on any thought of this being real. But right at that point the very real touches burned on his skin when Hayato’s hand slipped within his shirt messaging his back and sliding downwards.

He grasped for air, grabbing the muscled biceps and Hayato grinded against him desperate to exchange more touches and learn Ryu’s body as it was his own.

The taller boy’s free hand yanked the shirt open and began their exploring as Ryu shivered with each finger ghosting over his abdomen. “Tell me what you want, Ryu” On being determined to get a response, Hayato kissed the boy again, licking the lower lips as he repeated the question.

“You” moaned Ryu shattering his outer wall and letting him see his lust bound, about to go over the edge state. He was shy about it and afraid that Hayato wouldn’t like what he saw but the predatory look on him said different; that he would take his prize and use it well, until he broke and exposed every inch of Ryu’s soul.

“Took you long enough to admit that one.” He leaned in for another kiss as he worked on Ryu’s shirt then his own. The light brunette was amazed by the sight before him. He was aware that Hayato was well built but to an extent of rock hard stomach, Ryu was simply impressed. He loomed his fingers over his body to feel them contract.

“Got to work on something in your absence.”

“I see. Good for you”

“And for you.”

Without losing another second Hayato worked on Ryu’s zipper as he sucked on a sweet spot on the latter one’s chest bringing out different levelled moans. It was then he heard the vibrating sound in the boy’s trousers. He took it out and was about to throw it when Ryu grabbed it fast.

“It’s Ogata. Unusual. Let me answer.”

“Let him die.” Hayato whispered and sank his teeth as a warning. Ryu noticed it and slid the phone on to his shirt on the ground.

Things were getting heated but with a sudden shout Hayato yanked his phone open as it was ringing for the second time. “Whatever you want brat, it ain’t happening now. So stop botheri-”

“Nii-san” It was the tone Ogata used to call him that halted Hayato from smashing the phone; it sounded broken.

“What happened, Yamato?” he asked carefully as he straightened up and Ryu did the same.

“It’s Ren,” was the answer. Ryu tensed before him and he circled his arm around the boy. “He has been injured badly. He is about to get into a surgery and... and...”

“No, Ren!” Ryu screamed and clasped his mouth in agony “Ogata, how did-?”

“Senpai, I’ll... please come to the hospital now. It was so bad. I don’t know. I can’t handle it and stay strong. Please come. I... I don’t think he’ll make it.”

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