Room 304, Diety Hall

Author: Yukimi2 yukimi2@yahoo.com

Comment: Ehm…ano…. dunno what to say….Enjoy! =)

Episode 30: You’re the One I Love

"Ne, ne," Levin piped up. "Are we doing anything this summer?"

He skipped happily across the grass while licking a lollipop. Die lagged behind him, smelling the warm breeze and savouring the beautiful environment of the park around him. It was a pretty day and sun shone brightly to fit his and his companion’s mood.

Die sighed. "Oh, I dunno, Levin. I’m a bit down financially."

"Really? But we have trips every summer." Levin whined.

"Gomen. But even if we did have funds, I wouldn’t know where we can go." Die shrugged. "What else haven’t we done? We’ve been through theme parks, water parks, beaches, etc. I’m sure the dorm’s tired of doing the same thing over and over again.

Levin pouted. "I’m sure there’s something we can do."

"Well, Levin, if you think of something, you can tell me." Die said.

"O-kay.."

"There’s the swings."

"Really? Yay!" Levin skipped ahead and played with the park’s swingset.

Die sat down on a nearby-bench and relaxed. Butterflies hovered around him and landed on the flowers on a bush next to the bench. He smiled and picked a yellow flower up, causing the butterflies to fly away. He smelled it. The scent was fresh and bittersweet. It reminded him of…

"…Shinya…" He whispered absently to himself.

He stared at the flower with sad eyes. It’s almost been a quarter since he last saw the pretty boy. He has not received any letters from him either. Die wondered if Shinya was doing well, and if the business was OK or not. God knows he wanted to see that beautiful face and taste those pliant lips again.

Shinya, Shinya.

Die’s little Shin-chan….

*****

Kaoru frowned then sipped his coffee cup as his roommate, who sat across from him, chatted ceaselessly.

"Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah…………………and so we all don’t know what to do or where to go this summer and the quarter’s almost over!" Toshiya whined.

"You don’t HAVE to go on a trip every summer, ne…." Kaoru reasoned.

Toshiya gasped. "Kaoru! You’re crazy! This is a tradition between me, Die, ad Kyo. We take other people along, but still, it’s tradition!!!"

"I mean, why don’t you go save money instead of going to some silly trip?"

"SILLY TRIP!?!?!?" Toshiya exclaimed and stood up.

"What’s going on here?" a voice behind Toshiya asked.

Kaoru and Toshiya turned to look at the person.

The purple head smiled as Toshiya narrowed his eyes into slits.

"Hi, Miyabi-kun." Kaoru greeted cheerfully.

"Ohayo, Kaoru-kun." Miyabi smiled sweetly. On the corner of his eye, he noticed Toshiya’s malicious glare. Miyabi gave a mocking smile. "Ohayo, Toshiya-kun."

"Ohayo." Toshiya greeted sarcastically, then sat back down.

Miyabi couldn’t help but feel thrilled and amused at Toshiya’s aggravated state. He licked his lips. ~OH, this’ll be fun…~ He also remembered what Ayumi told him…..

He seated himself next to Kaoru. "So, what’s going on, Kaoru-chan?" He purposely leaned closer to the older man, who didn’t seem to notice anything peculiar.

Toshiya pursed his lip angrily. ~KAORU-CHAN!? Since when did he start calling him that?!?!?~

Kaoru took another sip of coffee. "Oh, nothing important. Toshiya’s just discussing how to spend summer vacation."

"OH? Why not just stay here and work? Saves money."

"But it’s tradition to go every year!" Toshiya sneered.

Miyabi said to Kaoru. "It seems your roommate insists upon it."

"Whatever it is, Die told me there’s nowhere interesting to go to."

"But what about the beach? We enjoyed that last year!" Toshiya piped up.

"Die said he wants to do something different this year."

"Demo!!"

Miyabi cleared his throat and placed a flyer in the middle of the table. "May I make this suggestion?"

Kaoru and Toshiya peered at the flyer.

Toshiya stared. "Are you nuts? This is a flyer for some Japanese style ski resort way up north. Who want to ski during summer?"

Miyabi shrugged.

"But Totchi, look." Kaoru tugged the blue head’s sleeve. "The price is very affordable. Plus discount for over 10 people."

"Kao-kao! I don’t want to ski in the summer! I even bought a new swimsuit yesterday!!"

"Then wear it next year. Besides, Die wanted to do something different." Kaoru turned to Miyabi. "Arigatou. This is a good idea, Miyabi-kun."

"Oh, no problem. Anything to help Kaoru-chan." The boy said, flashing a really sexy smile, then grinned triumphantly at the blue head.

Toshiya fumed. "Oh, would you just shut up!!"

"Totchi!!" Kaoru scolded. "Be nice! Miyabi is nice enough to give us his ideas!"

">.<!! MOUUUU~~!!!" Toshiya made a face.

Miyabi held back his laughter. This was fun. He wished Hakuei was here to see it.

*****

Yoshiki searched the university newspaper’s guest column, but found nothing that had had his name on it. He frowned and threw the paper on his table. It’s been two days since he sent Sugizo {his minion ^^} to intercept the little blonde rebel. He expected Kyo to retort, but he found none, which was actually more nerve-wracking. When was Kyo going to strike? Is he even thinking of revenge? This was making him go insane!

The professor quickly opened the door and went out for a walk. Maybe walking around would clear his mind. He crossed the pathway and across the nearby park’s swingset. Die and Levin were there. Levin was sitting on the swing and giggling while Die pushed him. Yoshiki smiled but strolled on. He remembered that one special night. hide practically dragged him to the park and they both stayed until late night, just laying on their backs and staring at the stars. That was also their first night of making love to each other. It was so beautiful.

Suddenly, the professor stopped once he noticed a familiar figure in front of him.

Toshi.

Toshi stared in astonishment, then hardened to a cold glare.

"Toshi?"

Toshi remained silent.

Yoshiki felt uneasy. He didn’t love Toshi, he never did. And yet, he slept with him repeatedly. It wasn’t entirely his fault though. Toshi always made him drunk, then would take advantage of his state to have sex. When it kept happening, Toshi thought there were feelings between them. Toshiki felt horrible for what he did, but he didn’t know how to compensate. Besides, he had a hidden fear in his heart against Toshi. He didn’t want to talk to him because he knew about the whole cult issue….

For a moment, both men just stared at each other.

Yoshiki suddenly had a thought. He cleared his throat. "I’m wondering if you could deliver a message to someone for me."

Toshi just stared.

"Tell Kyo to meet me at my office in ½ hour." Yoshiki knew the other professor wouldn’t respond, so he turned his heel and simply left.

*****

½ hour later….

Kyo burst into the door. "What do you want?"

Yoshiki leaned back on his chair. "That should be my question."

"What do you mean?"

"Would you like a drink?" Yoshiki offered calmly.

Kyo rolled his eyes but took the offer anyway. He was a college student, so anything free was good, no matter where it came from. {Hey that’s what I learned so far ^_~}

Yoshiki took a drink. "I read the paper." He said.

"What about it?" Kyo sneered then chugged the glass. The drink was expensive wine, and it was –very- good!

Yoshiki slammed his glass down on the table, spilling a few drops of the contents on the neat table. "You didn’t write shit about me!"

Kyo furrowed his eyebrows. "What the fuck? You’re complaining because I DIDN’T write crap about you?"

"Of course I am!" Yoshiki exclaimed. "You’re supposed to insult me! Goddammit!"

"You’re on crack!"

"Come on, you’re planning something big, aren’t you? That’s why you haven’t insulted me yet!"

"Dude, what makes you think that? Must be all that alcohol you’ve just consumed right there." Kyo said. "Er… can I have some more?" He asked sheepishly. The drink was addictive.

Yoshiki poured some on Kyo’s cup. "What’s next, Kyo? A university news article with my baby picture on it?"

Kyo swallowed all the wine in his cup in one swoop. "That’s a good suggestion, but didn’t you like my male stripper idea?" He cackled as he started to feel tipsy.

Yoshiki was starting to feel the effects also. "*hic* Damn you~~~!" He pointed an unsteady finger at the blonde.

Kyo hiccupped. "Next time, you’ll be a pimp." He laughed. "With Sugizo as your whore. Oh, it’d be *hic* eeaassy to get data on that. Ask the dooorrmm. They’ll know. And you’ll get busted for having a relationship with a student. *hic* then I’ll have the LAST LAUGH!" Kyo giggled uncontrollably.

Yoshiki stood up clumsily and grabbed the blonde by his collar and shook him. "Why you little…."

Kyo could fel himself being shaken, and he heard Yoshiki knock a gass off the table, but he couldn’t formulate exactly what was going on. His mind was blurred and distorted from alcohol.

*****

Kyo blinked his eyes as rays of sunlight shone into his face and disturbed his sleep. He blinked some more to clear his vision. When his view sharpened, his entire body stiffened and his eyes popped wide open. He wasn’t on his bunk, and he didn’t see Levin’s drooling face right next to him on the other bunk. Instead, he saw a crystal-clean glass window on the other side of the room, and a very organized bookshelf filled with music textbooks. Where was he? He couldn’t remember a thing that happened the night before. What had happened? Then, he turned his head the other way and gaped. Yoshiki was lying right next to him---shirtless and asleep. Kyo quickly looked at himself. He was naked too; and all their clothes were strewn all over the couch they were at.

Kyo paled. He remembered the drink. He cursed at himself. He shouldn’t have drunk so much. Now look what happened!

The short man shook his head rigorously. He shouldn’t think about what did happen. He should think about how to get out of there before anybody finds out.

The blonde guy lifted himself on one elbow and swung his legs to the side of the couch. He was grateful he was on the outer end so that he could leave easier, but suddenly Yoshiki held him down in his sleep. Kyo grumbled, then tried to get up again. Yoshiki tightened his hold.

"DOH! Lemme go!" Kyo said.

The older man remained in peaceful slumber.

The blonde guy pushed as hard as he could, but to no avail. He pouted, then flushed when he felt Yoshiki bury his face on his back. He stopped struggling and froze. He felt nauseous and dizzy. He couldn’t believe he just slept with the professor. Yoshiki of all people! That’s digusting! That’s like robbing the cradle! That’s scandalous! That’s….sexy?

Kyo shook his head. Now he’s going crazy. He needed to get out of there. Craftily, he slid down Yoshiki’s arms and dressed in his clothes. He stared at Yoshiki’s sleeping form. The older man was breathing softly through slightly parted lips and his hair was mussed up instead of his usual clean-cut hairstyle.

He actually looked adorable, for an older man.

Kyo could practically hit himself from thinking such things. He hastily went off without closing the door.

*****

Toshiya had his arms crossed over his chest and his trademark bratty pout on his lips. He was mad… actually, he was more than mad. He was infuriated.

"Come on, Totchi. It’ll be fun!" Kaoru pleaded.

Toshiya looked away and ignored him.

"Totchi! Die already told the other guys and we’re seeing who’s all going." Kaoru moved and sat beside his roommate on the blue bed.

Toshiya pouted even more. "No."

"Totchi!!"

The blue head made a face >.<!

"Look, I think it’d be good opportunity for you and Hakuei to room together and solve your relationship problems."

Toshiya covered his ears with his fingers. "Lalalalala…I can’t hear you, Kaoru!"

Kaoru was losing his cool. He grabbed Toshiya’s wrists, who struggled to get out of his grasp. "Totchi, listen!"

"NO!" Toshiya whined and pulled his right hand free. Toshiya gasped as Kaoru swiftly grabbed it again then pushed the wiggling man down horizontally on the bed. (^o^)!

"LISTEN TO ME!!" Kaoru said sternly. "The rest of the residents think it’s weird too! Not just you. But some are going because they appreciate each other’s company. We’re going on the trip to spend time together and have fun, so stop bringing the rest of us down by being a brat!!" Kaoru pursed his lips and stared down at the blue head, who remained silent.

Toshiya wasn’t really thinking about what Kaoru just said. He was thinking of the fact that his wrists were pinned on either side of his head by Kaoru, who stared intently at him with his eyes. He didn’t know what to say. In fact, he couldn’t utter a word because he was so flustered at their position. Then he mentally slapped himself from thinking of such things. It was only Kaoru, his roommate and good friend. Nothing more and nothing less. Nevertheless, he could feel a blush creeping into his pretty face.

After a moment of silence, Kaoru gave a sigh of frustration and let go. "I don’t know if I should be worried or relieved that you’re not talking." He said.

Toshiya remained lying down for a while, his heart racing madly against his ribcage. He slowly sat up then nervously tucked his hair behind his ears.

"SO, are you going or not?" Kaoru asked.

"A-ano.. I guess…"

The purple head raised an eyebrow. "You always say yes or no. You never gave nonchalant answers."

"OK, then I’ll go…" Toshiya said.

"Alright, I’ll tell Die. You can invite Hakuei if you’d like. I would suggest doing that."

"…ok…" Toshiya replied quietly.

"Are you sure you’re ok?"

"Huh? Oh. Yes. Genki-genki desu." The blue head produced a shy smile. {Aww…}

"OK. I’m gonna go see Die right now. Ja."

"Ja."

The older man shut the door and left. The bishounen bit his lip in confusion. Why did he start thinking about that? Why was he nervous all of a sudden?

It’s just Kaoru.

Only Kaoru.

The blue head walked to the mirror on the table and stared at himself. He covered his pink cheeks with his hands. He was still slightly glowing. Why?

Maybe he needed some fresh air. That’s right. Fresh air would clear his head. The blue head strolled out the dormitory absently. It wasn’t as if he and Kaoru never touched each other before, so why now? And he doesn’t love Kaoru in that way, at least, he’s not supposed to. He’s supposed to love Hakuei. Hakuei, his koi, his love, his lover.

~I love Hakuei~ he thought to himself.

Toshiya decided to visit Hakuei’s apartment. He rang the doorbell and the blonde guy answered.

"Hey, babe. What’re you doing here?"

"Just visiting. Are you saying I can’t visit you?"

"No, come in."

Toshiya settled on the couch while Hakuei came back and tossed him a can of beer.

"Ne, Hakuei-chan. The dorm’s going to another summer trip."

"Really?"

"Come with us."

Hakuei regarded him strangely. "Why?"

Toshiya blinked. "Because you always go with us."

Hakuei narrowed his eyes. "Wouldn’t you rather go with your ‘Kao-kao’ ?"

Toshiya’s eyes widened. "What are you talking about?"

"I’m not stupid, Toshiya. I see how both of you hang out together. I can see how affectionate you are toward him."

"I am affectionate, but not in a romantic way!" Toshiya explained.

"So you say!" Hakuei sneered. "You love him, don’t you?"

Toshiya gasped. "NO!!!! That’s not true!"

Hakuei growled and pushed Toshiya away. "Bullshit!"

Toshiya’s eyes watered. "Hakuei, listen to me! I love you. You’re the one I love!!"

Hakuei refused to look at him.

Toshiya couldn’t’ stand it anymore. He leaned forward, grabbed the blonde’s face, then forced his lips on his. Hakuei froze in surprise, then tried to push his koi away. He gave up after Toshiya slipped his tongue in lovingly.

He leaned in and kissed back the bishounen with equal passion .

CONTD~@ Episode 31: We Meet Again….

to be continued~