Room 304, Diety Hall

Author: Yukimi2 yukimi2@yahoo.com

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

Comment: Wai! It’s short ^^; but I know you’ll like this one ^.^!! BTW, I know it’s impossible to have snow in the summer up north, but just pretend that it is possible ^^;;;;;;

Episode 31: We Meet Again

Kaoru thought he could get some sleep in the van, but didn’t. He stared out the window and tried to concentrate on achieving peace, which was impossible to do under the circumstances. The seats of the dilapidated rented van was beyond uncomfortable, and all 11 of them were squished. Three people in the front seats and four on the back two rows. Kaoru was glad he was up front with Die, who drove, and Miyabi, who helped him with directions. On the second row was Levin, Shuse, Taka, and Koji, whom were all playing cards. The last row had Kyo and Hiro, who both slept, and Toshiya and Hakuei, whom wouldn’t stop making out.

Kaoru knew Miyabi was trying his best to ignore them, but was doing a good job by busying himself with directions. Kaoru sighed. His neck felt cramped. The car ride would have ended earlier, if it wasn’t for Levin asking to go to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Maybe the kid has a bladder problem or something.

"I need to pee!"

There he goes again.

Shuse rolled his eyes. "Why don’t you pee in a bottle?"

"But I gotta pee!" he whined.

Die sighed. "Alright. I’ll stop at the next rest stop."

Die pulled over to a gas station and pumped up while Levin went to his 100^th restroom break.

"Ne, Die." Kaoru said. "I’ll drive next. You’ve been driving since we left campus."

"Thanx pal." Die beamed.

"How long do we have until we reach our destination? I assume it’s not too far away because the air is getting chilly."

"Of course. We are driving north." Die shrugged. "I thinking Miyabi knows the directions and how long we have till we reach the resort."

"Miyabi!" Kaoru called out. "how long do we have until we reach the resort?"

Miyabi furrowed his eyebrows and stared at the map. "Hmm..if Levin didn’t’ have a bladder dysfunction, we would’ve been there 2 hours ago. But right now, my estimation is 2½ hours minimum."

"Minimum, huh?" Kaoru frowned. "Maybe we should buy diapers for Levin. I’m sure he’ll fit."

Miyabi smiled. "Or beer bottles would be nice."

Kaoru chuckled. "Either way, it’ll stink up the van."

Miyabi giggled.

Toshiya appeared out of nowhere. "What’s so funny?" he asked and glared at Miyabi from the corner of his eye.

"Oh, nothing." Miyabi grinned.

"Actually, Miyabi’s telling me how long it would take to get there."

"Oh." Toshiya sniffed. "What’s so amazing about that?"

"Like you can give decent directions." Miyabi said haughtily. "I highly doubt that with all that air in your head."

The blue head glared, then grabbed the map. "Boy! Sit in the back seat and watch how I’ll get us there in less than 2 ½ hours!!" he snapped.

Miyabi yawned. "That’s alright. I’d rather sleep. With you giving directions, we’d be driving in circles all day." He turned his heel and walked back into the van.

"I’ll bet that Toshiya won’t make it in 2 ½ hours!" Koji declared as the other guys placed other bets.

Toshiya turned and glared.

"A-no…Totchi, are you sure you want to do this?" Kaoru asked uncertainly.

Toshiya gave him a menacing look. "I can too give directions!!" he insisted angrily and stomped into the van.

*****

Toshiya scrutinized the map determinedly as Kaoru drove sleepily across the barren, dark road. It was already night and they haven’t found the resort. It was cold outside, and they could see some snow around the area. Everyone else was asleep though. Die slept beside Toshiya, the poker players remained where they were, and the back seat composed of Kyo, Hiro, Hakuei, and Miyabi. At least Levin wasn’t up to complain about peeing.

Kaoru was getting very tired. He really wanted to sleep, but everyone else was, and he didn’t want to stop until they’ve reached the resort. "Totchi, are you sure we’re in the right path?"

"I KNOW this is the right way!"

"You said that 5 turns ago. I feel like I’m moving in circles."

">.<! MOU!!! The resort is supposed to be ahead."

"You said that 3 turns ago."

Toshiya pouted. "Look. At least you can be more supportive."

"Ne, Totchi. I think we need to wake up Die or Miyabi and ask them where we are."

"NO!!!"

"Totchi!"

"We are not even lost! I know what I’m doing!"

"Look! Toshiya! I am VERY TIRED! I want to sleep and I don’t care if this has a thing to do with your personal quirk against Miyabi. I want a nice comfortable bed and a warm secure room!!!"

Toshiya pursed his lip angrily. "Pull over."

"what?"

"I SAID pull over!!! I’ll drive."

"Are you sure? It’s late…" he pulled over to the side of the road.

"I’ll drive!" he got out of the van and moved to the driver’s side.

"You go sleep. I’ll keep going." He dragged Kaoru out the driver’s seat. "I WILL get us there!!"

"What if you fall asleep?"

"I won’t."

"But---"

Toshiya gave him a look and the purple head decided to shut up and do as told. He climbed over Die and settled beside the blue head. "You want me to give directions?"

"No." Toshiya turned on the ignition and slammed on the gas, practically throwing the purple head back.

He looked at Toshiya, who had his pretty lips pursed in a line. His eyes looked to the road with gleamed determination. He actually looked cute like that. Kaoru smiled. There was no stopping the bishounen, so he just lay back and fell asleep.

*****

The purple head’s eyes fluttered open as the dawn’s bright sunlight illuminated his face. He blinked, then felt a warmth on his body. He stared down and found Toshiya asleep on his chest. Immediately, he looked around. The van had stopped, but everyone else was where they were. Everyone was still asleep. He peered outside the frosted window and noticed snow all over the place. They were parked on a parking lot. Then Kaoru saw something off to the side. It was the resort.

He shook the blue head. "Totchi! Totchi! You did it!"

Toshiya whined and held him tighter. "Cold."

"Ne, Totchi. Let’s go and check in. We’re here."

"Hnn…."

Then Kaoru noticed the heavy dark circles under his eyes. "Christ, Totchi, how long did you drive?"

"I got here an hour ago." Toshiya mumbled.

"WHAT!?!?!? You’re nuts!"

"…I know…" Toshiya gave a tired smile.

"Come on, let’s go." Kaoru woke up Die, who had their money and all three men walked to the resort.

Die yawned. "Geez, Totchi! It took you 6 hours to find this place?"

"Shut up, Die." Toshiya said tiredly.

Kaoru looked at his roommate. His eyes were half lidded and his eyebrows were slightly furrowed. He never noticed before, but the bishounen’s face was a bit pale. "Totchi, daijoubou?"

"Kao-kao. I’m tired…" he whispered, then fell to his knees.

"TOTCHI!"

Both men kneeled down and peered at him.

Kaoru held Toshiya’s shoulders. "Do you feel dizzy or tired or both?"

"Hnn…I’m ok, just tired ne…"

"Do you feel nauseous?"

"No. Kinda dizzy though."

"C’mere, Totchi. You need food and rest. You’ve over-exhausted yourself." Kaoru and Die helped him up.

The three men entered the tiny Japanese-style resort then settled Toshiya on the couch close to the reception counter.

Kaoru stayed with Toshiya as Die went up to book their rooms.

"I’m cold." Toshiya whined and hugged Kaoru.

"You’re always cold." Kaoru said.

"But you’re so warm." Toshiya pouted.

In a few minutes, Toshiya was fast asleep. Kaoru smiled as he held him. The blue head’s lips were cracked, indicating that he was in need for food.

"Totchi, once we’ve booked rooms, you have to eat, ne? After that, you can go to bed." Kaoru said softly. He stroked his roommate’s hair as he waited and waited for Die. Pretty soon, Kaoru’s eyes were drooping and he felt very sleepy. He pouted. Where did Die go? He turned around and saw Die still waiting by the counter. "Ne! What’s taking you so long?"

Die gave an exasperated sigh. "The bell doesn’t work and there’s no one out here! What the fuck?" he was getting mad. They drove all day for nothing.

Kaoru shrugged. "Maybe they’re out back?"

"I dunno, Kaoru."

"Wanna smoke while we wait?"

"Sure." Die took Kaoru’s offer.

Suddenly, they heard an employee from the counter. "Sumimasen… I was out in the kitchen. May I help you?"

Die rolled his eyes and turned around. "Damn well you can----" He stopped.

"I’m sorry, sir, but no smoking in the---!!" the greeter stopped and gasped.

Kaoru gawked.

Die kept staring and didn’t know what to say. It has to be fate, isn’t it?

The red head’s eyes wandered over the greeter, whose plain yellow kimono framed the delicate body perfectly and whose distinctive auburn hair was pinned in a cute bun.

The greeter blinked, the blushed hard.

Die finally found the voice to speak. "S-shinya?" he whispered.

CONTD~@ Episode 32: Cake Boy

to be continued~