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Title: Rebel Without a Clue; Chapter 4
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seinen_no and fonulyn
Rating: NC17
Pairing: Die and Kaoru
Disclaimer: We own no one, only our dirty imaginations.
Summary: When Kaoru’s car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he is ready to throw a fit and exclaim that his whole life has just been ruined. He has an important meeting to catch, and in order to get there he has no other choice but to try hitch-hike. His luck seems to be turning when a car stops, a young and gorgeous man picking him up from the street with a promise to take him to his destination. Little did he know what his destination truly would be.
Comments:
seinen_no: Wow, this needed long o-O I am so so sorry, but over my stay with my hunney here in Finland, we both forgot that the story still lacks the last chapter. We may be forgiven, yes? So now a bit late, do enjoy the last chapter of this…
fonulyn: This is really really late but things just kinda got out of hands and … well, you know. The usual pre-Christmas stress XD Anyways, consider this our Christmas present to you :) And enjoy the end of the story! Merry Christmas! ♥
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Previously happened: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Rebel Without a Clue
Chapter 4
For a long moment they just stayed like that, focused on the shared warmth and enjoyed the closeness to each other. Only when they both were about to doze off slowly, Die spoke up in a soft voice that still seemed too loud for the moment. "How about getting us some electricity now, eh?"
"Hmm," Kaoru grinned as he had been about to say that the chemistry between them was enough to light a fire. Still, he only nodded and then heaved himself off the other man.
He only tugged up his pants before stumbling towards the door to get the rest of their stuff from the car. It had gotten threateningly dark outside, thick, grey clouds hiding the sun from the eye. "I put up the roof," Kaoru said without needing to look if Die was there or not. He could sense his presence, could feel his gaze even. At another place or time it would have scared him to death or would have made him uncomfortable but right now it was the most natural thing to him.
Together they worked in silence to get their belongings inside the house and the car ready to face the night. Die informed that, to get the electricity on, they would have to go to a small shed a little further away since that was where the main circuit was. To minimize the possibility of a fire, he explained to the question why it was so far from the main house and from that Kaoru realized that the place indeed had to be quite old.
Already when they stepped outside, properly dressed again to head to the shed, the first large droplets of water were falling down from the dark sky. It made Die chuckle though and he grabbed Kaoru's hand instantly. "C'mon, let's get going before we'll get soaked wet!"
"I've got an umbrella in my suitcase," Kaoru pointed out but even though he resisted a bit, he was just dragged on by Die. The taller man shook his head laughing and said something about Kaoru not being made of sugar. After the first steps, the drops were becoming more and thicker and the two men were running along the meadow. When the small hut was in sight already, the sky opened its floodgates though and they were soaked wet within two seconds.
It only made Die laugh heartily and once they stepped into the small shed, they were sheltered from the rain for a moment at least. Ably, Die fixed whatever needed to be fixed and stated firmly that now they would have electricity back in the house as well. Afterwards, he turned around so quickly that he practically bumped into Kaoru, their chests touching. It took only a split second and they had already engaged their lips in a deep, passionate kiss. They were both soaked wet, and yet the kiss made them feel like they were burning from the inside. When they finally parted, Die was smiling brightly and nodded towards the door. "Now let's get going back." It was still raining like hell outside, the sound of heavy raindrops drumming on the roof forcing them to speak up.
Kaoru sighed deeply as he somehow didn't want to go back outside. Finally though, he squeezed himself past the other man and then darted off. "Catch me if you can!" he yelled from a few paces away already. This was freedom, felt like it, tasted like it and Kaoru couldn't even find the right words to explain what it did to him, but that was exactly how the moment felt. Thick, cold raindrops were hitting him straight in the face, blurring his vision and the storm seemed to carry away his laughter right after it had left his mouth.
Die was laughing merrily already before he darted off after the other man and just tried to run fast enough to catch him. He had the advantage of his long legs though and managed to catch the smaller man surprisingly quick. With a huge leap, he practically jumped him and didn't mind that as a result they both ended up in a huge puddle of mud. They were rolling over several times on the ground, laughing and not minding that they got all muddy and soaked. Like naturally, their lips were meeting every once in a while and neither of them seemed to care that the kisses tasted like rain and mud, a few grains of sand getting into their mouths like that.
Finally though, Kaoru shoved Die off him and got back on his feet. "You now better tell me that they have running hot water in the hut," he grumbled, but then laughed again as he was so happy. The butterflies were swarming in his stomach again and for a short moment he feared that this was just a nice dream. In reality, he was sitting next to his broken car in the burning sun, so drained that he was fantasizing already.
"As a matter of fact," Die chuckled merrily, "there is a hot water boiler there. But don't stay singing in the shower, the hot water won't last for that long and I need a shower too!" He practically bounced back on his feet, twining their fingers as he headed back to the house, dragging the other man along. "And I can make a fire in the fireplace!" He sounded more than content about the idea, and even took a few bouncier, almost dancing steps.
Kaoru's eyes were sparkling and once they had reached the house, he turned to look at the taller man who was still holding his hand. "Nothing prevents us from sharing a shower," he then said, a smirk tugging the corners of his mouth. Only then, he made Die let go of him and began stripping off his muddy, dripping wet clothes. He seemed like a totally different man, all the insecurity and the shame from the day before gone as if it hadn't been there ever.
The change made Die smile and for a moment he just stood there, dripping wet and muddy while watching the other man. It was almost unbelievable what a huge change there had been for the better. Only when Kaoru already disappeared in the bathroom, Die realized what had been offered to him and quickly tried to get rid of his clothes, tripping over his own feet as he rushed after the other man. He knew the hot water wouldn't last for long enough to have anything else than that quick common shower though, but it didn't dampen his mood at all.
Kaoru had been waiting for him but once Die had stepped into the small shower, he turned on the water. "Oh damn!" Kaoru laughed as the water was icy cold. "You think it was enough time for the water to get warm?" he asked when the water staid cold even after a few moments. Only slowly it got warmer, but hot was something else. As they were too dirty and needed to get cleaned up, Kaoru determinedly grabbed the shower-gel and began to clean Die. He just enjoyed running his palms over the other man's chest, loved that Die allowed him to touch him everywhere.
"This is already much warmer," Die announced with a bright grin, although the water still was more cool than warm. Yet, neither of them seemed to really mind as they were just getting lost in the moment. It wasn't even that they would've molested each other, they were only washing off the dirt and the mud that was sticking to their skin. And yet, they enjoyed the moment endlessly. It carried this certain familiarity, this certain warmth, and they both enjoyed it immensely.
All too soon, the water turned completely cold again though and they hurried to get out of there. Freezing, Kaoru spurted across the living-room to his bag to get them a towel as Die's friend hadn't left any for them in the shower. How could it be that it had gotten so cold within only a couple of hours. When he returned and handed Die a towel, his teeth were clattering even. "You'll have to light a fire in the fireplace and keep me warm. I'm freezing."
"As if I would be much better!" Die laughed and one could see a clear shudder go through him as he was freezing as well. Quickly he rubbed himself dry and headed back to the living room. He didn't bother to get dressed properly but pulled on a t-shirt and boxers, before vanishing in one of the smaller rooms for a second. When he came back he had a huge, fluffy blanket with him and he was grinning contently when he wrapped it around Kaoru's form. "Now, try to get warm and I light the fire. Then you can warm me too," he decided.
"Alright." Kaoru was smiling, the sweet gesture making his heart beat a bit too much in his chest maybe. This was romantic, wasn't it? A lonely house, a fireplace, only one blanket to share... For a moment, he watched Die fighting with the fire but then went to their stuff to get them a beer and some snacks after storing the rest of the beers in the fridge in the kitchen. Then, he returned to the living-room, grabbed a couple of cushions from the couch and dropped them on the rug in front of the fireplace before plopping down there.
He was still wrapped up in the blanket effectively, and when Die happened to glance at him he couldn't help but to chuckle. "You're cute, y'know." He smirked at the other man, momentarily directing his attention away from the fireplace. He had already managed to keep the fire alive for a while and now only added a couple of logs there before approaching his companion. "And now, lemme in. I'm still freezing!"
For a second, Kaoru just looked at Die and the taller man already feared he would refuse to take him under the blanket as well. Then though, Kaoru opened his arms, waiting for the other man to sneak close as well. Kaoru was still naked, and the fact that it would have been cleverer to put on some clothes too against the cold had escaped him completely somehow. The blanket was thick and fluffy though and once they were both underneath it, they were warming up surprisingly quick.
They kept on gazing into the fire, enjoying the slow moment and the that there was no hurry anywhere. The whole room was slowly becoming warmer as well and although they hadn't bothered to put on the lights, the fireplace was illuminating the room enough, the warm light dancing on their skin. Every once in a while, one of them took a sip from his beer, but other than that they remained silent. Kaoru was sitting with his back leaning against Die's chest. He enjoyed this intimate embrace maybe more than was good for him and he told himself time and time again that all this wasn't built to last, that he should enjoy it as much as he could for as long as it lasted. It was hard to shut off his mind and not think of the fact that they had to part soon and probably wouldn't see each other ever again. After all, he was a hard working business man, far too boring for a free spirit like Die.
It was hard to say what was going on in Die's mind as he didn't say anything, he just kept on softly stroking Kaoru's side with his fingertips, or pressed a gentle kiss somewhere on his shoulder every now and then. It felt as if they had known each other for centuries, been together for years, and it was hard to grasp that they had only met the previous day. Die still didn't avert his gaze from the fireplace when he spoke up, a small smile dancing on his lips. "Okay, I lied." Amusement was dancing in his voice. "This place doesn't belong to a friend of mine."
That startled Kaoru and he turned his head to look at the other man. "Not?" he asked dumbly and instantly cursed himself. "Are you now trying to tell me that you broke in here?"
"No," Die chuckled again, shaking his head a little bit. "It's something like a family-place. My mother grew up here. Now the place is completely empty though after her parents passed away."
"Oh." For a moment, Kaoru just looked at Die, but then he went on. "I am sorry." It was obvious from the tone of his voice that he meant it. "It's too pretty here to let it rot away. Don't you want to live here or then rent it to people who want to spend their holidays far away from the city?" It was the first time that he asked really private things but somehow he had the feeling that Die would answer him.
"I like to keep it as a place I can come back to when I feel like it," the other man answered, tilting his head enough to smile softly at his companion. He had placed his chin on Kaoru's shoulder, shifting a bit closer to him even. "You're right though. I should try to keep it more in shape and do some renovations to keep it from withering away."
Kaoru had placed his hands on Die's arm and now tilted his head a bit more to plant a kiss somewhere on the other man's cheek. "It's nice here. You definitely should keep it in shape," he remarked and although there were a gazillion questions lying on his tongue, he didn't voice them. Instead, he suddenly laughed out, pinching Die's arm. "You bastard!" he mock-griped. "I've been right all along. You dragged me out here because you didn't want to say goodbye just yet!"
That made Die laugh and he didn't even try to deny that, just instead hugged the other man a bit tighter for a second. "Maybe. Or maybe I wanted to show you that there are other things in life than just work and worrying over it," he pointed out, his eyes sparkling merrily.
"I think it was both," Kaoru decided smiling. "You're obsessed with making me a lazy bum like you are." It wasn't meant in a bad way and he was sure that Die understood it. Still, they were completely different and he wanted to point that out without calling a spade a spade.
"Yeah, something like that. Am I succeeding?" the other man asked with a teasing smirk.
"For the time being you at least managed to make me forget about my job," Kaoru said smiling. "So yeah, you're on your way."
He was rewarded with a slow, sensual kiss, as Die leaned in and connected their lips wordlessly. It was almost a magical moment, the light of the fireplace dancing on their skin as they simply enjoyed the shared warmth and the feeling of skin on skin. Carefully, Kaoru placed his beer further away from them and then turned around a bit more to face Die better. Die's kisses felt too good, were easily making his blood boil and awakened his libido. Even when the kiss broke, he remained like this, his arms wrapped around the taller man's neck, relying on Die to hold him otherwise.
Die was smiling, and he ran his lips along the other man's jaw, nibbling on the soft skin slightly. When Kaoru willingly tilted his head, he was rewarded with a set of teeth scraping over his pulse, soft lips following right afterwards to kiss the spot almost apologetically. It made the smaller man groan lowly and he allowed his eyes to fall shut. Die indeed was different from the other men he had met so far and certainly from those with whom he had been intimate. He appeared completely honest, genuine and whenever he touched or kissed him, it felt totally natural.
Kaoru still couldn't completely comprehend the enigma that was Die. The other man seemed to be both completely honest and completely mysterious at the same time. He wore his feelings on his face, his eyes giving away every change in his mood. And yet, he hadn't revealed anything about himself, about his personal life. Kaoru didn't even know his real name and distantly wondered if he ever would even find that out. He wanted to, he didn't want to let go of this for good after getting a taste of freedom, of being together like this. He tried to force the thoughts down though and only focus on the glorious feeling of those soft lips on his skin.
Somehow, Die seemed to sense his racing thoughts as he definitely did his best to chase those away, to distract with the advances. It made Kaoru smile at one point and he even reached for Die's hand, squeezing softly to show him how much he appreciated not only his intentions but simply this whole moment. When he turned around completely, almost sitting on the taller man's lap, the blanket slid down to his waist, revealing his narrow shoulders, the slender torso and is tattooed arms with the small hands that knew exactly what they were doing when they began to follow Die's spine down his back, only fingertips dancing over the bones there.
The soft touch was enough to make Die's eyes fall shut on their own and he craned his neck, pressing his forehead against the other man's neck. The next second he was moving again though, his lips getting restless as he was nibbling on the soft skin, trying to find the most sensitive spots to tease and to tantalize. Nothing was said, the only sounds in the room being the fire raging in the fireplace along with their breaths that were getting heavier with each moment.
Every touch, every kiss spoke of a great longing. At least when it came to Kaoru. He wanted Die as much as he needed him. It blew his mind that he practically didn't know anything about this man who had enchanted him so completely. Soon, the blanket was gone completely, exposing the smaller man's pale skin to Die's eyes. The fire gave it an orange glow, created enticing shadows and patterns.
They took a moment just to smile at each other, and it felt as if everything else vanished from the world except for the two of them. The light from the fireplace didn't reach to the corners of the room, and somehow the darkness that was surrounding them even emphasized the feeling that they were alone in the world. The first thing Kaoru did was to get rid of Die's clothing as well, he simply wanted to feel skin on skin, to get lost in the moment together. They seemed to be melting together in a way neither of them could even describe with words, each minute stretching out until it felt like hours.
Kaoru's eyes were closed and he focused on all his other senses, on feeling, smelling, touching. His fingertips were exploring Die's body, trying to find all the sensitive places. Suddenly, Die chuckled a bit. Apparently, he was pretty ticklish on the sides right underneath the armpits. Grinning, Kaoru instantly tested his newly won knowledge and teased the other man for a moment beofre he simply leaned down and dragged his tongue up all the way from Die's waist to his armpit.
That made Die laugh and he squirmed instantly, even instinctively slapping the other man's head a little. To apologize and show that he didn't mean it, he used the moment when Kaoru looked up and shifted closer to engage their lips in yet another deep kiss. Neither of them felt cold any longer, despite their hair still being damp and despite the fact that the room still wasn't completely warm either. They simply kept each other warm.
There were hands running over smooth skin, caressing and teasing and finally sliding to places that increased the heat inside them even more. Soon, both men were breathing heavier already and whenever they were looking at each other, they had to grin. Kaoru thought he was ridiculous, but he loved Die, right there and right at that moment he was madly and desperately in love with the other man. It wasn't destined to last, he knew that, but it was simply what he felt. Finally, he grabbed Die's buttocks firmly, lifted him up a bit and shifted him to the side so that he could push his back down on the fluffy rug.
They were chuckling lowly as they settled on the rug, searching for the best possible spot that was close enough to the fireplace so they could see each other properly. Somehow that was what they both needed, to be able to witness everything that passed between them. Never even for a second did they stop sharing longing touches, exchanging short kisses and moving against each other in a way that made them burn even more on the inside.
Not a single word was exchanged, but they didn't need any words. They were communicating on a level way beyond that, their bodies and their gestures speaking of everything they needed to know. For a moment, they stilled though. It was as if time had stopped running when Kaoru just looked down into Die's deep eyes that were reflecting the red and orange shine of the fire. The kiss that followed that moment was deep, passionate and yet somewhat gentle. There were no teeth nipping on lips, no tongue trying to explore even the least corner of the confines of the other's mouth. It was more like a dance, their tongues meeting outside their mouths before vanishing together.
From then on, it felt as if there was an almost palpable connection between them, not only their bodies but their minds, like an invisible bond was tying them together. The touches were getting more feverish, the kisses shorter and more breathless, their movements more unfocused and greedy. Yet that special feeling remained throughout it all, like branded in their minds in a way that made it impossible for it to disappear.
There was something like an eternal trust between them and this time when Kaoru finally connected their bodies in the most intimate of ways, neither of them stopped to search for a condom. It simply wasn't needed anymore, would have spoiled the perfect moment. It was a barrier that separated them and neither of the two wanted to be kept from feeling the other perfectly. They were melting into one, the line between the two of them fading until no one knew where one of them ended and the other began. They were clinging on to each other, moving in perfect unison, exchanging slow, sensual kisses one after another. It felt both like mere seconds and like a small eternity before they were helplessly teetering on the edge.
Neither of them knew who climaxed first since the feeling overcame both of them at once, making them shudder at the same second. Feeling the other man's hot release inside of him made Die throw his head back, a low, pleased growl spilling from his lips as an audible proof of how much he enjoyed it. It sent hot shivers down Kaoru's spine and he couldn't help but to scrape his teeth over the beautifully exposed throat. They both were keeping on moving against each other greedily but then the smaller man just collapsed on top of his lover, planting a few chaste kisses on his chest. Without the disturbing rubber, he didn't feel the need to break the connection immediately but rather enjoyed this intimate moment just a bit longer.
They were snuggling up close to each other, not saying a single word as those wold have appeared trivial at a moment like this. At one point Kaoru reached for the blanket to spread it over their forms, to keep them both warm although the fire was fading away. They kept on exchanging a few soft kisses and touches until at one point they simply drifted off, too exhausted to keep their eyes open any longer even if they had wanted to. Kaoru slept like a stone, didn't even stir and when he woke up for the first time, the sun was already up outside. He didn't bother though, seemed to have forgotten about the trip, about the need to get going. After establishing that he was still tired and Die fast asleep anyways, Kaoru simply hugged the other man tight, closed his eyes and soon drifted off again. This was a premiere. At least it had been ages since he hadn't gotten out of bed right after waking up.
They ended up sleeping almost until noon, both of them stirring awake one or two times in between but always just falling back asleep. When they finally decided to get up they only got cleaned up quickly, both in a really good mood. The sun was shining outside so they ended up eating their breakfast while sitting on the hood of Die's car, allowing the sunshine to warm their minds and bodies. Although they didn't hurry, it still felt too soon that they were ready to get going and go on with their journey. There was even a slight melancholy feeling lingering in the air when Die finally locked the door of the house after them.
When they were sitting next to each other in the car and the taller man hesitated for a moment to start the engine, Kaoru would have almost said that they would come back there once. Only in the last moment, he swallowed the words as he had no idea what the future brought. He would get back to his job and Die would keep on being free. One day, the time they had shared would only remain a distant memory, a blurry picture of the trip of his life. Kaoru knew that and he tried not to make things better in his mind than they would be. Finally, Die started the engine and they drove off without looking back, heading down the hill to the main road that would lead Kaoru back to his old, boring life.
They drove in silence, this time not even listening to music as somehow they preferred the complete silence, only the muffled sounds of the car's engine reaching their ears. They made one stop to get something to eat, but all too soon Kaoru already noticed that they were approaching their destination. He had asked for Die to drop him off at the hotel he had reserved for himself and they didn't have any troubles to find the building.
There was a strange feeling of finality in the air when they stopped right beside the hotel, and for a moment neither of them knew what to say. They didn't even dare to look at each other, both of them trying to speak and failing. Finally, their gazes met and for a second they simply got lost in the moment and looked straight at each other. It was Die who broke the silence first, his voice so soft that Kaoru wasn't even sure if he had spoken at all. "Run away with me."
The words shot right through him, touched something that had been hidden deep inside. It was exactly what he wanted, what he had been dreaming of and ever since he had met Die, he had secretly hoped for him to say these words. After what had felt like an eternity, Kaoru shook his head though. The movement was slow, tentative and showed that he didn't really know if he was taking the right decision. What future would they have? Two men living on air and love? That wasn't a life. Sure, they could keep their heads above water by working small jobs until they had collected enough money to go on with their journey without a destination, but Kaoru knew that one day, reality would kick in and destroy everything that was precious between them now.
As stupid as it might have sounded, but he couldn't say yes because he didn't want what they had to wither away and become something meaningless. Yet, his voice was choked when he spoke, his eyes bearing a certain glossy shimmer. "I can't," he barely managed to squeeze out. Gently, he brought his hand to Die's cheek, making him tilt his head. "I can't," he repeated before he kissed the other man so soft and tender that it boosted the sadness about their parting to a level that he could feel it physically. Afterwards, Kaoru swallowed hard and dug out his wallet. "Here." He handed Die a small card with his address and phone-number. "Whenever you're around, just drop by or gimme a call."
The words made Die smile, and when their eyes met, Kaoru could see that he had expected that answer, had known how the moment would turn out even before Kaoru had known it himself. Die nodded slowly, not saying anything and leaned in to kiss the other man once more. "It's not the end." Those were the only words he said after the kiss broke, the last words he said to the other man before they had to part.
Kaoru's body seemed to be made of lead when he opened the door and heaved himself out of the car. After casting one short glance at Die, he turned around for good and headed into the hotel. Inside, everything seemed to be so sterile, so impersonal that it was suffocating. As the first thing, he took a shower and somehow everything seemed to remind him of the past two days. Still, he managed to shrug the uncomfortable feelings off and rather thought of the nice memories he had made. When he was sitting at the small table, going through his papers, he almost expected Die to waltz into the room, take the files and throw them out of the window, telling him that he had to learn to let go of work and just relax a bit in between.
In the end he had no idea how he really made it through the remaining hours before he was supposed to go into his meeting. Even when his taxi finally stopped in front of the huge building and he got inside, his thoughts kept on returning to the man he had spent the previous days with. He wasn't sure anymore, or had never been sure, if his decision had been right and he kept on imagining how it could've been if he just left with Die.
Somehow he managed to switch into the business-mode and when a polite secretary led him along the corridors to the meeting, he was already focused on his work again. He was supposed to meet the head of this company, the three board members who were in charge, and when he stepped into the room he was instantly greeted by one. The man apologized formally, saying that they still had to wait for one of the representatives since he had gotten caught in an important overseas business call.
It merely took a couple of minutes though before the door opened again, someone stepping into the room and the next thing Kaoru realized was that the voice that greeted them was more than familiar. All the blood seemed to first drop to his legs, making his head dizzy, before it shot up to his cheeks. Kaoru couldn't help but to stare at the tall man in a perfectly cut suit who wore a smug little smile around the lips. "Mr. Niikura," the man next to the man spoke up, waiting until he had Kaoru's attention. "May I introduce you? This is Andou Daisuke, Mr. Yoshihawa Andou's son."
Kaoru's head was spinning and he bowed automatically. Daisuke Andou? Daisuke? That was his Die! So he did have a job after all. It was too much information to piece everything together but fact was that Die was one of the richest men in the country, the son of the third wealthiest business tycoons. Die had to know about pressure, how it was to be overworked and yet he had pulled off the rebel more than believable.
"Pleased to meet you, Mr. Niikura," Die smiled, that charming and irresistible smile of his, and it still had the power to make Kaoru's heartbeat speed up until he felt the blood rushing in his ears. He was certain that the other two persons in the room must've thought he was slightly slow, or weird, by the way he was acting, but somehow he couldn't bring himself to mind. The whole meeting went by for him like in a haze and he only automatically explained what his company had to offer as a partner for the company of Die's father, glad that he had learned the things by heart so effectively. More than once, he had the feeling that Die was subtly flirting with him and yet he couldn't tell if it was true or maybe only his imagination.
By the end, Kaoru was at least sure that he had done a good job, but when he pushed the contract over to Die and their fingers were touching for a split-second, he was blushing like a tomato again. "Mr Andou senior will have this checked, but let me assure you that this is just a formality," one of the men who were sitting next to Die said. Apparently, he was Die's spokesman or his private secretary. The man wasn't hard on the eyes and that fact was enough to make a small flash of jealousy shoot through Kaoru. It only lasted for a second though before he had gotten himself back under control again.
They wrapped up the official part of the meeting and afterwards the two other men said they would get back to their duties. Kaoru was asked to wait a moment still and he still sat on his chair a bit confused when the others moved to the door. Die and his assumed secretary exchanged a few words in low voices, but he couldn't make out what was said. Finally the others were gone and it was only Die and him, the taller man slowly approaching the table again. "So, Kaoru," he smiled, something between amusement and contentment dancing in his voice. "Surprised?"
"Very much," the smaller man admitted nodding. There was no need to deny that as everybody had seen his reaction. "So all your 'run away with me' was just a joke?" He knew that it wasn't that easy but somehow he felt mocked and he couldn't say he liked that feeling.
"No," Die shook his head a little bit, looking the other man straight in the eye and there was nothing but honesty in the gaze. "If you would've said yes, I would've left in a heartbeat." Slowly, he moved closer but didn't make a move to reach for Kaoru, to try to touch him. He just leaned against the desk slightly, watching the other man's reactions attentively.
Kaoru believed him, had known that Die had meant it even before he had asked the question. Although the other man had turned out to be something completely different than he had thought, it didn't exactly make things easier for them, did it? Or maybe Kaoru was the only one who complicated things. "You would have left with me?" he asked, trying to keep his voice from trembling. "Just like that? And this meeting?" He had shifted a bit closer on his side and now his eyes were falling half-way shut as he smelled the other man's scent. Then, he chuckled a bit. "Oh of course, you must've known right from the beginning who I am and that without me, there would be no meeting and no need for your to be here..."
"Exactly," Die was grinning and even chuckled a little, bringing up his hand to run his index finger along the other man's jaw-line. "Don't worry too much, Kaoru." He spoke softly, and at this point he even dared to lean closer until his lips were only inches away from the smaller man's cheek, his warm breath ghosting over his skin. "Things have the tendency to work out in the end."
For a split second it looked as if he would initiate a kiss, but then just pulled back a bit, searching for eye-contact again. "So, Kaoru. Do you need a ride home?"
Author:
seinen_no and fonulynRating: NC17
Pairing: Die and Kaoru
Disclaimer: We own no one, only our dirty imaginations.
Summary: When Kaoru’s car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he is ready to throw a fit and exclaim that his whole life has just been ruined. He has an important meeting to catch, and in order to get there he has no other choice but to try hitch-hike. His luck seems to be turning when a car stops, a young and gorgeous man picking him up from the street with a promise to take him to his destination. Little did he know what his destination truly would be.
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Previously happened: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Chapter 4
For a long moment they just stayed like that, focused on the shared warmth and enjoyed the closeness to each other. Only when they both were about to doze off slowly, Die spoke up in a soft voice that still seemed too loud for the moment. "How about getting us some electricity now, eh?"
"Hmm," Kaoru grinned as he had been about to say that the chemistry between them was enough to light a fire. Still, he only nodded and then heaved himself off the other man.
He only tugged up his pants before stumbling towards the door to get the rest of their stuff from the car. It had gotten threateningly dark outside, thick, grey clouds hiding the sun from the eye. "I put up the roof," Kaoru said without needing to look if Die was there or not. He could sense his presence, could feel his gaze even. At another place or time it would have scared him to death or would have made him uncomfortable but right now it was the most natural thing to him.
Together they worked in silence to get their belongings inside the house and the car ready to face the night. Die informed that, to get the electricity on, they would have to go to a small shed a little further away since that was where the main circuit was. To minimize the possibility of a fire, he explained to the question why it was so far from the main house and from that Kaoru realized that the place indeed had to be quite old.
Already when they stepped outside, properly dressed again to head to the shed, the first large droplets of water were falling down from the dark sky. It made Die chuckle though and he grabbed Kaoru's hand instantly. "C'mon, let's get going before we'll get soaked wet!"
"I've got an umbrella in my suitcase," Kaoru pointed out but even though he resisted a bit, he was just dragged on by Die. The taller man shook his head laughing and said something about Kaoru not being made of sugar. After the first steps, the drops were becoming more and thicker and the two men were running along the meadow. When the small hut was in sight already, the sky opened its floodgates though and they were soaked wet within two seconds.
It only made Die laugh heartily and once they stepped into the small shed, they were sheltered from the rain for a moment at least. Ably, Die fixed whatever needed to be fixed and stated firmly that now they would have electricity back in the house as well. Afterwards, he turned around so quickly that he practically bumped into Kaoru, their chests touching. It took only a split second and they had already engaged their lips in a deep, passionate kiss. They were both soaked wet, and yet the kiss made them feel like they were burning from the inside. When they finally parted, Die was smiling brightly and nodded towards the door. "Now let's get going back." It was still raining like hell outside, the sound of heavy raindrops drumming on the roof forcing them to speak up.
Kaoru sighed deeply as he somehow didn't want to go back outside. Finally though, he squeezed himself past the other man and then darted off. "Catch me if you can!" he yelled from a few paces away already. This was freedom, felt like it, tasted like it and Kaoru couldn't even find the right words to explain what it did to him, but that was exactly how the moment felt. Thick, cold raindrops were hitting him straight in the face, blurring his vision and the storm seemed to carry away his laughter right after it had left his mouth.
Die was laughing merrily already before he darted off after the other man and just tried to run fast enough to catch him. He had the advantage of his long legs though and managed to catch the smaller man surprisingly quick. With a huge leap, he practically jumped him and didn't mind that as a result they both ended up in a huge puddle of mud. They were rolling over several times on the ground, laughing and not minding that they got all muddy and soaked. Like naturally, their lips were meeting every once in a while and neither of them seemed to care that the kisses tasted like rain and mud, a few grains of sand getting into their mouths like that.
Finally though, Kaoru shoved Die off him and got back on his feet. "You now better tell me that they have running hot water in the hut," he grumbled, but then laughed again as he was so happy. The butterflies were swarming in his stomach again and for a short moment he feared that this was just a nice dream. In reality, he was sitting next to his broken car in the burning sun, so drained that he was fantasizing already.
"As a matter of fact," Die chuckled merrily, "there is a hot water boiler there. But don't stay singing in the shower, the hot water won't last for that long and I need a shower too!" He practically bounced back on his feet, twining their fingers as he headed back to the house, dragging the other man along. "And I can make a fire in the fireplace!" He sounded more than content about the idea, and even took a few bouncier, almost dancing steps.
Kaoru's eyes were sparkling and once they had reached the house, he turned to look at the taller man who was still holding his hand. "Nothing prevents us from sharing a shower," he then said, a smirk tugging the corners of his mouth. Only then, he made Die let go of him and began stripping off his muddy, dripping wet clothes. He seemed like a totally different man, all the insecurity and the shame from the day before gone as if it hadn't been there ever.
The change made Die smile and for a moment he just stood there, dripping wet and muddy while watching the other man. It was almost unbelievable what a huge change there had been for the better. Only when Kaoru already disappeared in the bathroom, Die realized what had been offered to him and quickly tried to get rid of his clothes, tripping over his own feet as he rushed after the other man. He knew the hot water wouldn't last for long enough to have anything else than that quick common shower though, but it didn't dampen his mood at all.
Kaoru had been waiting for him but once Die had stepped into the small shower, he turned on the water. "Oh damn!" Kaoru laughed as the water was icy cold. "You think it was enough time for the water to get warm?" he asked when the water staid cold even after a few moments. Only slowly it got warmer, but hot was something else. As they were too dirty and needed to get cleaned up, Kaoru determinedly grabbed the shower-gel and began to clean Die. He just enjoyed running his palms over the other man's chest, loved that Die allowed him to touch him everywhere.
"This is already much warmer," Die announced with a bright grin, although the water still was more cool than warm. Yet, neither of them seemed to really mind as they were just getting lost in the moment. It wasn't even that they would've molested each other, they were only washing off the dirt and the mud that was sticking to their skin. And yet, they enjoyed the moment endlessly. It carried this certain familiarity, this certain warmth, and they both enjoyed it immensely.
All too soon, the water turned completely cold again though and they hurried to get out of there. Freezing, Kaoru spurted across the living-room to his bag to get them a towel as Die's friend hadn't left any for them in the shower. How could it be that it had gotten so cold within only a couple of hours. When he returned and handed Die a towel, his teeth were clattering even. "You'll have to light a fire in the fireplace and keep me warm. I'm freezing."
"As if I would be much better!" Die laughed and one could see a clear shudder go through him as he was freezing as well. Quickly he rubbed himself dry and headed back to the living room. He didn't bother to get dressed properly but pulled on a t-shirt and boxers, before vanishing in one of the smaller rooms for a second. When he came back he had a huge, fluffy blanket with him and he was grinning contently when he wrapped it around Kaoru's form. "Now, try to get warm and I light the fire. Then you can warm me too," he decided.
"Alright." Kaoru was smiling, the sweet gesture making his heart beat a bit too much in his chest maybe. This was romantic, wasn't it? A lonely house, a fireplace, only one blanket to share... For a moment, he watched Die fighting with the fire but then went to their stuff to get them a beer and some snacks after storing the rest of the beers in the fridge in the kitchen. Then, he returned to the living-room, grabbed a couple of cushions from the couch and dropped them on the rug in front of the fireplace before plopping down there.
He was still wrapped up in the blanket effectively, and when Die happened to glance at him he couldn't help but to chuckle. "You're cute, y'know." He smirked at the other man, momentarily directing his attention away from the fireplace. He had already managed to keep the fire alive for a while and now only added a couple of logs there before approaching his companion. "And now, lemme in. I'm still freezing!"
For a second, Kaoru just looked at Die and the taller man already feared he would refuse to take him under the blanket as well. Then though, Kaoru opened his arms, waiting for the other man to sneak close as well. Kaoru was still naked, and the fact that it would have been cleverer to put on some clothes too against the cold had escaped him completely somehow. The blanket was thick and fluffy though and once they were both underneath it, they were warming up surprisingly quick.
They kept on gazing into the fire, enjoying the slow moment and the that there was no hurry anywhere. The whole room was slowly becoming warmer as well and although they hadn't bothered to put on the lights, the fireplace was illuminating the room enough, the warm light dancing on their skin. Every once in a while, one of them took a sip from his beer, but other than that they remained silent. Kaoru was sitting with his back leaning against Die's chest. He enjoyed this intimate embrace maybe more than was good for him and he told himself time and time again that all this wasn't built to last, that he should enjoy it as much as he could for as long as it lasted. It was hard to shut off his mind and not think of the fact that they had to part soon and probably wouldn't see each other ever again. After all, he was a hard working business man, far too boring for a free spirit like Die.
It was hard to say what was going on in Die's mind as he didn't say anything, he just kept on softly stroking Kaoru's side with his fingertips, or pressed a gentle kiss somewhere on his shoulder every now and then. It felt as if they had known each other for centuries, been together for years, and it was hard to grasp that they had only met the previous day. Die still didn't avert his gaze from the fireplace when he spoke up, a small smile dancing on his lips. "Okay, I lied." Amusement was dancing in his voice. "This place doesn't belong to a friend of mine."
That startled Kaoru and he turned his head to look at the other man. "Not?" he asked dumbly and instantly cursed himself. "Are you now trying to tell me that you broke in here?"
"No," Die chuckled again, shaking his head a little bit. "It's something like a family-place. My mother grew up here. Now the place is completely empty though after her parents passed away."
"Oh." For a moment, Kaoru just looked at Die, but then he went on. "I am sorry." It was obvious from the tone of his voice that he meant it. "It's too pretty here to let it rot away. Don't you want to live here or then rent it to people who want to spend their holidays far away from the city?" It was the first time that he asked really private things but somehow he had the feeling that Die would answer him.
"I like to keep it as a place I can come back to when I feel like it," the other man answered, tilting his head enough to smile softly at his companion. He had placed his chin on Kaoru's shoulder, shifting a bit closer to him even. "You're right though. I should try to keep it more in shape and do some renovations to keep it from withering away."
Kaoru had placed his hands on Die's arm and now tilted his head a bit more to plant a kiss somewhere on the other man's cheek. "It's nice here. You definitely should keep it in shape," he remarked and although there were a gazillion questions lying on his tongue, he didn't voice them. Instead, he suddenly laughed out, pinching Die's arm. "You bastard!" he mock-griped. "I've been right all along. You dragged me out here because you didn't want to say goodbye just yet!"
That made Die laugh and he didn't even try to deny that, just instead hugged the other man a bit tighter for a second. "Maybe. Or maybe I wanted to show you that there are other things in life than just work and worrying over it," he pointed out, his eyes sparkling merrily.
"I think it was both," Kaoru decided smiling. "You're obsessed with making me a lazy bum like you are." It wasn't meant in a bad way and he was sure that Die understood it. Still, they were completely different and he wanted to point that out without calling a spade a spade.
"Yeah, something like that. Am I succeeding?" the other man asked with a teasing smirk.
"For the time being you at least managed to make me forget about my job," Kaoru said smiling. "So yeah, you're on your way."
He was rewarded with a slow, sensual kiss, as Die leaned in and connected their lips wordlessly. It was almost a magical moment, the light of the fireplace dancing on their skin as they simply enjoyed the shared warmth and the feeling of skin on skin. Carefully, Kaoru placed his beer further away from them and then turned around a bit more to face Die better. Die's kisses felt too good, were easily making his blood boil and awakened his libido. Even when the kiss broke, he remained like this, his arms wrapped around the taller man's neck, relying on Die to hold him otherwise.
Die was smiling, and he ran his lips along the other man's jaw, nibbling on the soft skin slightly. When Kaoru willingly tilted his head, he was rewarded with a set of teeth scraping over his pulse, soft lips following right afterwards to kiss the spot almost apologetically. It made the smaller man groan lowly and he allowed his eyes to fall shut. Die indeed was different from the other men he had met so far and certainly from those with whom he had been intimate. He appeared completely honest, genuine and whenever he touched or kissed him, it felt totally natural.
Kaoru still couldn't completely comprehend the enigma that was Die. The other man seemed to be both completely honest and completely mysterious at the same time. He wore his feelings on his face, his eyes giving away every change in his mood. And yet, he hadn't revealed anything about himself, about his personal life. Kaoru didn't even know his real name and distantly wondered if he ever would even find that out. He wanted to, he didn't want to let go of this for good after getting a taste of freedom, of being together like this. He tried to force the thoughts down though and only focus on the glorious feeling of those soft lips on his skin.
Somehow, Die seemed to sense his racing thoughts as he definitely did his best to chase those away, to distract with the advances. It made Kaoru smile at one point and he even reached for Die's hand, squeezing softly to show him how much he appreciated not only his intentions but simply this whole moment. When he turned around completely, almost sitting on the taller man's lap, the blanket slid down to his waist, revealing his narrow shoulders, the slender torso and is tattooed arms with the small hands that knew exactly what they were doing when they began to follow Die's spine down his back, only fingertips dancing over the bones there.
The soft touch was enough to make Die's eyes fall shut on their own and he craned his neck, pressing his forehead against the other man's neck. The next second he was moving again though, his lips getting restless as he was nibbling on the soft skin, trying to find the most sensitive spots to tease and to tantalize. Nothing was said, the only sounds in the room being the fire raging in the fireplace along with their breaths that were getting heavier with each moment.
Every touch, every kiss spoke of a great longing. At least when it came to Kaoru. He wanted Die as much as he needed him. It blew his mind that he practically didn't know anything about this man who had enchanted him so completely. Soon, the blanket was gone completely, exposing the smaller man's pale skin to Die's eyes. The fire gave it an orange glow, created enticing shadows and patterns.
They took a moment just to smile at each other, and it felt as if everything else vanished from the world except for the two of them. The light from the fireplace didn't reach to the corners of the room, and somehow the darkness that was surrounding them even emphasized the feeling that they were alone in the world. The first thing Kaoru did was to get rid of Die's clothing as well, he simply wanted to feel skin on skin, to get lost in the moment together. They seemed to be melting together in a way neither of them could even describe with words, each minute stretching out until it felt like hours.
Kaoru's eyes were closed and he focused on all his other senses, on feeling, smelling, touching. His fingertips were exploring Die's body, trying to find all the sensitive places. Suddenly, Die chuckled a bit. Apparently, he was pretty ticklish on the sides right underneath the armpits. Grinning, Kaoru instantly tested his newly won knowledge and teased the other man for a moment beofre he simply leaned down and dragged his tongue up all the way from Die's waist to his armpit.
That made Die laugh and he squirmed instantly, even instinctively slapping the other man's head a little. To apologize and show that he didn't mean it, he used the moment when Kaoru looked up and shifted closer to engage their lips in yet another deep kiss. Neither of them felt cold any longer, despite their hair still being damp and despite the fact that the room still wasn't completely warm either. They simply kept each other warm.
There were hands running over smooth skin, caressing and teasing and finally sliding to places that increased the heat inside them even more. Soon, both men were breathing heavier already and whenever they were looking at each other, they had to grin. Kaoru thought he was ridiculous, but he loved Die, right there and right at that moment he was madly and desperately in love with the other man. It wasn't destined to last, he knew that, but it was simply what he felt. Finally, he grabbed Die's buttocks firmly, lifted him up a bit and shifted him to the side so that he could push his back down on the fluffy rug.
They were chuckling lowly as they settled on the rug, searching for the best possible spot that was close enough to the fireplace so they could see each other properly. Somehow that was what they both needed, to be able to witness everything that passed between them. Never even for a second did they stop sharing longing touches, exchanging short kisses and moving against each other in a way that made them burn even more on the inside.
Not a single word was exchanged, but they didn't need any words. They were communicating on a level way beyond that, their bodies and their gestures speaking of everything they needed to know. For a moment, they stilled though. It was as if time had stopped running when Kaoru just looked down into Die's deep eyes that were reflecting the red and orange shine of the fire. The kiss that followed that moment was deep, passionate and yet somewhat gentle. There were no teeth nipping on lips, no tongue trying to explore even the least corner of the confines of the other's mouth. It was more like a dance, their tongues meeting outside their mouths before vanishing together.
From then on, it felt as if there was an almost palpable connection between them, not only their bodies but their minds, like an invisible bond was tying them together. The touches were getting more feverish, the kisses shorter and more breathless, their movements more unfocused and greedy. Yet that special feeling remained throughout it all, like branded in their minds in a way that made it impossible for it to disappear.
There was something like an eternal trust between them and this time when Kaoru finally connected their bodies in the most intimate of ways, neither of them stopped to search for a condom. It simply wasn't needed anymore, would have spoiled the perfect moment. It was a barrier that separated them and neither of the two wanted to be kept from feeling the other perfectly. They were melting into one, the line between the two of them fading until no one knew where one of them ended and the other began. They were clinging on to each other, moving in perfect unison, exchanging slow, sensual kisses one after another. It felt both like mere seconds and like a small eternity before they were helplessly teetering on the edge.
Neither of them knew who climaxed first since the feeling overcame both of them at once, making them shudder at the same second. Feeling the other man's hot release inside of him made Die throw his head back, a low, pleased growl spilling from his lips as an audible proof of how much he enjoyed it. It sent hot shivers down Kaoru's spine and he couldn't help but to scrape his teeth over the beautifully exposed throat. They both were keeping on moving against each other greedily but then the smaller man just collapsed on top of his lover, planting a few chaste kisses on his chest. Without the disturbing rubber, he didn't feel the need to break the connection immediately but rather enjoyed this intimate moment just a bit longer.
They were snuggling up close to each other, not saying a single word as those wold have appeared trivial at a moment like this. At one point Kaoru reached for the blanket to spread it over their forms, to keep them both warm although the fire was fading away. They kept on exchanging a few soft kisses and touches until at one point they simply drifted off, too exhausted to keep their eyes open any longer even if they had wanted to. Kaoru slept like a stone, didn't even stir and when he woke up for the first time, the sun was already up outside. He didn't bother though, seemed to have forgotten about the trip, about the need to get going. After establishing that he was still tired and Die fast asleep anyways, Kaoru simply hugged the other man tight, closed his eyes and soon drifted off again. This was a premiere. At least it had been ages since he hadn't gotten out of bed right after waking up.
They ended up sleeping almost until noon, both of them stirring awake one or two times in between but always just falling back asleep. When they finally decided to get up they only got cleaned up quickly, both in a really good mood. The sun was shining outside so they ended up eating their breakfast while sitting on the hood of Die's car, allowing the sunshine to warm their minds and bodies. Although they didn't hurry, it still felt too soon that they were ready to get going and go on with their journey. There was even a slight melancholy feeling lingering in the air when Die finally locked the door of the house after them.
When they were sitting next to each other in the car and the taller man hesitated for a moment to start the engine, Kaoru would have almost said that they would come back there once. Only in the last moment, he swallowed the words as he had no idea what the future brought. He would get back to his job and Die would keep on being free. One day, the time they had shared would only remain a distant memory, a blurry picture of the trip of his life. Kaoru knew that and he tried not to make things better in his mind than they would be. Finally, Die started the engine and they drove off without looking back, heading down the hill to the main road that would lead Kaoru back to his old, boring life.
They drove in silence, this time not even listening to music as somehow they preferred the complete silence, only the muffled sounds of the car's engine reaching their ears. They made one stop to get something to eat, but all too soon Kaoru already noticed that they were approaching their destination. He had asked for Die to drop him off at the hotel he had reserved for himself and they didn't have any troubles to find the building.
There was a strange feeling of finality in the air when they stopped right beside the hotel, and for a moment neither of them knew what to say. They didn't even dare to look at each other, both of them trying to speak and failing. Finally, their gazes met and for a second they simply got lost in the moment and looked straight at each other. It was Die who broke the silence first, his voice so soft that Kaoru wasn't even sure if he had spoken at all. "Run away with me."
The words shot right through him, touched something that had been hidden deep inside. It was exactly what he wanted, what he had been dreaming of and ever since he had met Die, he had secretly hoped for him to say these words. After what had felt like an eternity, Kaoru shook his head though. The movement was slow, tentative and showed that he didn't really know if he was taking the right decision. What future would they have? Two men living on air and love? That wasn't a life. Sure, they could keep their heads above water by working small jobs until they had collected enough money to go on with their journey without a destination, but Kaoru knew that one day, reality would kick in and destroy everything that was precious between them now.
As stupid as it might have sounded, but he couldn't say yes because he didn't want what they had to wither away and become something meaningless. Yet, his voice was choked when he spoke, his eyes bearing a certain glossy shimmer. "I can't," he barely managed to squeeze out. Gently, he brought his hand to Die's cheek, making him tilt his head. "I can't," he repeated before he kissed the other man so soft and tender that it boosted the sadness about their parting to a level that he could feel it physically. Afterwards, Kaoru swallowed hard and dug out his wallet. "Here." He handed Die a small card with his address and phone-number. "Whenever you're around, just drop by or gimme a call."
The words made Die smile, and when their eyes met, Kaoru could see that he had expected that answer, had known how the moment would turn out even before Kaoru had known it himself. Die nodded slowly, not saying anything and leaned in to kiss the other man once more. "It's not the end." Those were the only words he said after the kiss broke, the last words he said to the other man before they had to part.
Kaoru's body seemed to be made of lead when he opened the door and heaved himself out of the car. After casting one short glance at Die, he turned around for good and headed into the hotel. Inside, everything seemed to be so sterile, so impersonal that it was suffocating. As the first thing, he took a shower and somehow everything seemed to remind him of the past two days. Still, he managed to shrug the uncomfortable feelings off and rather thought of the nice memories he had made. When he was sitting at the small table, going through his papers, he almost expected Die to waltz into the room, take the files and throw them out of the window, telling him that he had to learn to let go of work and just relax a bit in between.
In the end he had no idea how he really made it through the remaining hours before he was supposed to go into his meeting. Even when his taxi finally stopped in front of the huge building and he got inside, his thoughts kept on returning to the man he had spent the previous days with. He wasn't sure anymore, or had never been sure, if his decision had been right and he kept on imagining how it could've been if he just left with Die.
Somehow he managed to switch into the business-mode and when a polite secretary led him along the corridors to the meeting, he was already focused on his work again. He was supposed to meet the head of this company, the three board members who were in charge, and when he stepped into the room he was instantly greeted by one. The man apologized formally, saying that they still had to wait for one of the representatives since he had gotten caught in an important overseas business call.
It merely took a couple of minutes though before the door opened again, someone stepping into the room and the next thing Kaoru realized was that the voice that greeted them was more than familiar. All the blood seemed to first drop to his legs, making his head dizzy, before it shot up to his cheeks. Kaoru couldn't help but to stare at the tall man in a perfectly cut suit who wore a smug little smile around the lips. "Mr. Niikura," the man next to the man spoke up, waiting until he had Kaoru's attention. "May I introduce you? This is Andou Daisuke, Mr. Yoshihawa Andou's son."
Kaoru's head was spinning and he bowed automatically. Daisuke Andou? Daisuke? That was his Die! So he did have a job after all. It was too much information to piece everything together but fact was that Die was one of the richest men in the country, the son of the third wealthiest business tycoons. Die had to know about pressure, how it was to be overworked and yet he had pulled off the rebel more than believable.
"Pleased to meet you, Mr. Niikura," Die smiled, that charming and irresistible smile of his, and it still had the power to make Kaoru's heartbeat speed up until he felt the blood rushing in his ears. He was certain that the other two persons in the room must've thought he was slightly slow, or weird, by the way he was acting, but somehow he couldn't bring himself to mind. The whole meeting went by for him like in a haze and he only automatically explained what his company had to offer as a partner for the company of Die's father, glad that he had learned the things by heart so effectively. More than once, he had the feeling that Die was subtly flirting with him and yet he couldn't tell if it was true or maybe only his imagination.
By the end, Kaoru was at least sure that he had done a good job, but when he pushed the contract over to Die and their fingers were touching for a split-second, he was blushing like a tomato again. "Mr Andou senior will have this checked, but let me assure you that this is just a formality," one of the men who were sitting next to Die said. Apparently, he was Die's spokesman or his private secretary. The man wasn't hard on the eyes and that fact was enough to make a small flash of jealousy shoot through Kaoru. It only lasted for a second though before he had gotten himself back under control again.
They wrapped up the official part of the meeting and afterwards the two other men said they would get back to their duties. Kaoru was asked to wait a moment still and he still sat on his chair a bit confused when the others moved to the door. Die and his assumed secretary exchanged a few words in low voices, but he couldn't make out what was said. Finally the others were gone and it was only Die and him, the taller man slowly approaching the table again. "So, Kaoru," he smiled, something between amusement and contentment dancing in his voice. "Surprised?"
"Very much," the smaller man admitted nodding. There was no need to deny that as everybody had seen his reaction. "So all your 'run away with me' was just a joke?" He knew that it wasn't that easy but somehow he felt mocked and he couldn't say he liked that feeling.
"No," Die shook his head a little bit, looking the other man straight in the eye and there was nothing but honesty in the gaze. "If you would've said yes, I would've left in a heartbeat." Slowly, he moved closer but didn't make a move to reach for Kaoru, to try to touch him. He just leaned against the desk slightly, watching the other man's reactions attentively.
Kaoru believed him, had known that Die had meant it even before he had asked the question. Although the other man had turned out to be something completely different than he had thought, it didn't exactly make things easier for them, did it? Or maybe Kaoru was the only one who complicated things. "You would have left with me?" he asked, trying to keep his voice from trembling. "Just like that? And this meeting?" He had shifted a bit closer on his side and now his eyes were falling half-way shut as he smelled the other man's scent. Then, he chuckled a bit. "Oh of course, you must've known right from the beginning who I am and that without me, there would be no meeting and no need for your to be here..."
"Exactly," Die was grinning and even chuckled a little, bringing up his hand to run his index finger along the other man's jaw-line. "Don't worry too much, Kaoru." He spoke softly, and at this point he even dared to lean closer until his lips were only inches away from the smaller man's cheek, his warm breath ghosting over his skin. "Things have the tendency to work out in the end."
For a split second it looked as if he would initiate a kiss, but then just pulled back a bit, searching for eye-contact again. "So, Kaoru. Do you need a ride home?"