Title: Cross-linked Chaos

Author: Andy-chan (antimiya88)

Pairings: Sakuraiba (main) / Ohmiya (side) / Junma (side)

Genre: AU, Romance, Angst, Drama

Rating: R - NC17(ish)

Summary: Sakurai Sho at the age of 26 decided to turn a new page in his life. He managed to become a high-school professor. He knows the challenge is big, considering his past, but he's determined to fulfill the promise he had given nine years ago. In his class, he comes across Aiba Masaki a boy with a rude attitude who seems to not care about anything. Somehow, he reminds him of his old self and he's determined to succeed. At the end of the week, he's made to go with his cousin to the latter's favorite host club to celebrate his new start. At first, he denied to have fun but when he sees the number one host, he finally forgot about anything and let go. What he didn't know is that this will make things complicated. Could this new situation be the key for his future?

Disclaimer: I don't own Sakuraiba, they own me.

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Masaki stopped his steps as he caught Sho being pointed and laughed at by a group of students of the A class. His heart sank. The other didn’t show it but he knew that it was hurting him inside. He had seen him breaking with tears even if he had tried to look strong. And what was the worst was the fact that all of this was his fault and no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t get to accept the fact that the other was having troubles because of him. He bit his lower lip desiring nothing else but to go and hug him… kiss his sadness away but he couldn’t.

“You really like him, don’t you? Now that you learnt that he plays in the same team and has a certain path…”

Masaki frowned as he turned his head catching one of his classmates with three others standing a little behind. The other hadn’t had the chance to finish his words; Masaki had caught him by the collar and brought his face close to his so that their noses bumped on each other.

“You don’t want to mess with me!” he growled, his eyes throwing fire. “You better shut the fuck up or I’ll make the face of yours new! Got me, asshole?”

“Aiba!” Masaki hissed annoyed at the hearing of Matsuda-sensei’s voice. “You want to get expelled?”

“He’s the one who says bullshit and I’ll be the one getting expelled?! Nice system!”

The teacher came closer with narrowed eyes. “Furimoto is an excellent student, having taken a scholarship for Todai and you want to tell me that he had nothing better than provoke you?! I will not take such lies into consideration this time and you should be lucky that I won’t mention your language to Hoshitaka-sensei!”

Masaki’s hands clenched into fists when he saw Furimoto and his two friends mocking him behind the teacher’s back.

“Apologize to them!” Matsuda demanded only to gain a ‘fuck you all’ as a reply with Masaki running towards the roof. His stare was met with Sho’s and couldn’t handle it anymore. Not when he saw disappointment in the eyes of the man he was in love with.

The door behind him banged on the wall but he didn’t even care. He took his cigarettes out and went to sit at his favorite corner. No one dared to come up there so he was sure that he wouldn’t have unnecessary encounters. His eyes were following the smoke as it went up in the air till it disappeared completely. He wished all the problems could go like that but he knew that was not a chance.

“Masaki…”

Masaki sighed as he heard Sho’s voice.

“What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to-”

“Didn’t you promise me that you’ll try your hardest to finish school?” Sho replied calmly.

“I did but I couldn’t stand it… Seeing assholes pointing at you, laughing mockingly at you… And then… that Furimoto being the worst bastard but hiding behind his excellent grades and scholarship… ‘He will go to Todai’… Fuck him and Todai!” Masaki burst his anger out.

“First of all, I wished you used better language”

Masaki frowned and looked directly at Sho who was smiling as he took the lit cigarette from his hand and threw it on the floor. “Use better language?! I can’t when he’s such a dick! And it’s not the first time… he likes provoking me and seeing me take all the blame afterwards while he plays the victim…”

“I know…” Sho whispered, causing Masaki’s eyes to widen in surprise.

“You…”

“I know because I’ve learnt that people are not always what they seem so I always took close notice of everyone and that included you…”

“Then why are you asking me to let him do as he likes?”

“Masaki, I thought you were smarter than this. You said yourself that he provokes you… He wouldn’t do that, if he didn’t know he could succeed into bringing you to your limits. If he knew his provokes had no effect on you, he’d stop… I want you to prove to anyone what you are worth of… I want you to shut all of them up!” he came closer making sure Masaki’s eyes were looking directly at his. “I mean both students and teachers!”

“But it’s because of me that you-”

“What happened, happened. I told you, as long as I know that you try your best, I don’t care about whoever might say anything! Understand?”

Masaki was about to answer when he saw Matsuda-sensei opening the door.

“I understand, Sakurai-sensei. I’m really sorry for my earlier behavior. Excuse me!” and with that grabbed his bag and stood in front of the other teacher who was looking at him rather confused.

“I’m sorry for earlier, Matsuda-sensei” his voice sounded harsh. All he wanted to do was to send the other to hell but he couldn’t. Not when what he wanted even more than that was to make his lover proud of him.

“So what?! You suddenly decided to have manners?” the teacher said ironically. “But at least is a start…” he mumbled when he saw Masaki not even flinch at his words.

“Excuse me…” Masaki whispered and quickly opened the door and ran down the stairs.

Matsuda muffled a small laugh when he turned his attention to Sho. “That’s something new… How on earth were you able to tame him?”

Sho cleared his throat. “Matsuda-sensei, we’re talking about a young man not some kind of wild animal. I didn’t tame him… I just talked to him… calmly and with respect. Whether you want to believe me or not, if the others approach all people equally, then they might realize their mistakes. It’s in their nature to choose the right thing over the bad. As for those who might have chosen the wrong path, that might be the reason of lack of respect and pure interest. It’s a way to attract their attention, even if they do it subconsciously. I guess I’m the live example. I never denied my past but I’m determined to be known for my present…” Sho went to the door. “As long as there’s good will to overcome labels, then things could be a lot easier. Excuse me, class is about to start…”

***

Masaki could feel all his classmates mumbling things as he went to sit at his desk.

“Oh… look at him… now he wants to play the role of the good student…” Someone from the right row said out loud followed by tens of laughs.

“Perhaps he realized that Sakurai will not be tempted by the bad boy…” another one said.

“Yeah! I guess he must be desperate to have Sakurai fuck him!”

“Well, I understand him in a way… I wouldn’t say no to Sakurai-sensei…” Suzuki Tamiko said with a smirk.

“Tamiko-chan, you wouldn’t say no to anyone…”

“You wished, Tanaka…” the girl responded leaning way too close to the other. “Sakurai Sho is really sexy and after I found out his past it made him look even sexier in my eyes. He must be really good in the bed!”

“Perhaps, that’s why Aiba has decided to be here today… I’m sure he has experience with gang members… They seem particularly fond of them!” Tanaka responded and almost everyone in the class burst into laughs. “Perhaps his image of ‘get out of my way’ is just a cover… Perhaps all he wants to scream is ‘Yes! Sakurai-sensei hit me more… more…’!”

“Are you stupid, Tanaka?” another from their group spoke. “He must be dying to call him ‘Master’!”

Masaki had tried to ignore them but he couldn’t. He wanted to send them to hell but he wouldn’t fall to their trap. He wanted to show Sho his strength but no matter how much he tried, he felt being at the verge of crying. Without saying anything he grabbed his bag and walked towards the door the moment it was opening having as a result to bump into Sho who was entering in the same time. He didn’t dare to meet his eyes when he heard him calling his name questionably.

As he was walking in the corridor all he could hear was the others’ mocking phrase ‘Oh! If that isn’t fate!’

***

Sho kept staring at the closed door before turning his gaze to the rest of the students who were remaining silent. The truth was that he had reached class earlier and had heard what it had been told. His heart clenched as his eyes fell on Masaki’s empty desk but in the same time was proud of his lover. He had left but he hadn’t gripped the bait… and that was a start.

He walked towards his desk and without even saying good morning he started writing a few exercises on the black board. Once finished, he turned around and looked carefully at the students who were looking rather perplexed at him.

“Take out a paper and start losing these exercises. Today, it’s the main semester test!”

“WHAT?! You can’t do that!” Furimoto said out loud.

“Yes, I can!” Sho replied in a tone that sent cold shivers down the spine of the majority of the students in front of him. “It’s either that or the classroom’s expulsion! Your choice!”

“Ex…expulsion…?”

“Disrespect towards your home room teacher and verbal bullying at one of your classmates is I think more than enough reason. I’d suggest you hurry up and start losing the equations written on the board before the bell rings!”

“But…”

“One more word and you’ll lose your scholarship, Furimoto-kun. Be careful!”

Sho started walking up and down between the desks and only smirked at the hearing of mumbles of anger, annoyance and pathetic whines. You want to play tough; I know better…
………………………………………………..


Nino had just prepared the last bed for the day when he heard the infirmary door open. That early…? He turned around and saw Masaki standing in the room with red eyes.

“Oh my God, Masaki! What happened?” Nino ran closer. “Did those bastards hit you again? Or-”

“Would you be my teacher?”

Nino was left staring at Masaki confused. “Your teacher?”

“Yes! I want you to help me with math, biology… whichever subjects you can… and your boyfriend is good with language… he knows how to make speeches… Would it be possible to help me with Japanese?”

Nino couldn’t believe his ears. “Masaki, what happened?”

“I can’t disappoint him, Nino… and the others… they’re all assholes but I want to be stronger than them… I want to beat them, Nino… for him…”

Nino’s lips had curved into a smile. His eyes were teary from happiness. He had been right. Sho was the one to save him… to do what he couldn’t. “Satoshi will definitely help you, Masaki. Even if you’re stubborn, you know he cares for you…”

“I don’t know if he cares for me but I can guess that he’s a man of stubbornness!” Masaki smirked at the view of a frowning Nino. “Since he has been for so many years with someone like you…”

Nino could only laugh. “I guess you’re right…” He was ready to speak again when he heard his phone vibrating. Seeing the text, he had just received, all he could do was gulp, positive that his face had turned white.

“Nino, is everything alright?” Masaki asked his friend concerned. “You seem as if you’re about to faint…”

The latter, who seemed to be absent for a few seconds, quickly shook his head, smiling reassuringly. “No! Don’t worry! It was just the bank… You know how much I hate paying bills… it was a bit unexpected, I’d say… That’s all…”

“Yet you insisted on paying Yusuke’s-”

“I just hate spending money for unimportant reasons, Masaki…” Nino replied, this time his voice sounding more playful.

Masaki sighed. “Whatever… So, when could we start?”

“Wow! That’s determination!”

Masaki lowered his head embarrassed. “But there are so many things to learn… and I’m useless…”

“You’re brilliantly clever, Masaki” The nurse came close and grabbed him by his shoulders. “It was your decision not to pay attention at class but once you decided to try the other way, I’m sure sooner than you believe you will be able to make everyone rub their eyes!”

“You always say such things…”

“Not always… I can say a few harsh things when necessary…”

Masaki bit his lower lip guiltily. “At least, you do it when I’m at fault… If you weren’t this young, I’d say you’re behaving as if you were my dad or something…”

Nino gasped surprised but quickly found his composure back. “Rather than a dad, I’d prefer it if you saw me as your older brother, your friend or… someone who simply loves you and cares for you, Masaki”

Masaki smiled as he sniffed his nose throwing his hands around the nurse’s neck. His hug was different from Sho’s but was strangely the same calming. “I’m sorry for all the bullshit I’ve told you, Nino” he whispered tightening his grip.

Nino smiled. “Stupid… Only the ones who are close to someone can actually call them all these names you have said to me… I’d say I’m rather honored!”

Masaki almost laughed. “Nino, I’m serious!”

The older man made Masaki look at him. “And I’m serious as well, Masaki! Come from us in the afternoon we can fix a program so you can catch up with school fast!”

“But Nino, it must be a secret! I’m saying this because Sho works here as well and well, I don’t know… he seems to know all my moves…” the last words were spoken in a shy tone and Nino couldn’t help but smile seeing the faint blush on Masaki’s cheeks.

“You didn’t even have to ask!” Nino winked at him. “But please, go to class now… Second hour is about to start!”

Masaki nodded and went to the door. “Thank you, Nino”

“Go!” Nino replied with a wide smile that soon faded away. His eyes fell on the phone. How the hell did he find out?
……………………………………………………….


“Well, well, well… you’re early…”

Jun only smirked as he walked in the big office.

“Coffee perhaps?”

Jun’s smirk grew bigger as he sat on one of the chairs. “It won’t take that long…”

“I feel offended now. We’re supposed to be family…”

“I’m really sorry to have wounded your feelings, uncle” Jun’s tone being clearly ironic “…but trust me, our conversation won’t take long…”

The older man raised his eyebrow. “I’m listening then… They say time is money!”

“For you is more… threatening innocent people is money…”

“Spill it out already…” the older man hissed.

“It’s simple… Leave Aiba Masaki alone”

“Aiba who?”

“You’re not deaf, nor stupid”

“I’m sorry, does this Aiba you say have anything to do with investments? Perhaps a former customer of yours? You know that I hate to have my way into your business… I want to have top leading companies as my rivals and Matsumoto Corporation is one of them”

Jun looked at the older man with narrowed eyes. “Cut the crap, Sakurai”

The other burst into laughs before turning completely serious. “Such language… Be careful, Jun. You can’t come into my office and speak like that…”

“No…” Jun stood up and leaned closer with his hands resting on the office. “It’s you the one who must be careful, Sakurai. Leave the boy alone! You heard me? You can screw with people who actually have the money! You’ve taken enough already!”

“You’re making a mistake here, Jun. I wasn’t the one who offered his help, it was them that came to me…”

“So, miraculously you regained your memory?! Good… we can understand each other, then! Listen to me carefully… you leave him alone before you get literally screwed… and believe me I’ll take care of that personally…”

Sakurai Shun kept staring at his nephew as he sipped unperturbed his coffee. “I simply want to get my payment back… according to the contract. But tell me why such an interest?”

“Let’s say he’s my good friend…”

The older man smirked. “Ah… Now I get it… You have tasted his little butt…! It can be addictive I know but I didn’t have you for such a weakling… Besides haven’t you that Toma? Hmmm… Never expected you to be such a whore… Interesting… Perhaps that’s the reason you and my son did so well…”

Jun’s eyes widened despite his efforts to remain calm. This man in front of him was the biggest asshole he had ever met in his life. “I can be with whoever I want! But… How could you…? He’s younger than your own son!”

“He might be younger but he is not my son… and the face he had while being fucked was adorable…” he took his phone out. “You want to see? I guess I can do him better than you…”

Jun groaned disgusted. He knew that the other could be bluffing but even if the chances to be true were 1% there was still the possibility of accusing Aiba Masaki as a whore who was used by him in order to bring his uncle down.

“How much?” he asked his eyes locked on the wooden desk.

“What?”

Jun sighed angrily. “Cut the crap and tell me how much?”

“You’re afraid for your little bitch’s reputation? It’s not that it will hurt him anyway…” the older man said mockingly.

“I won’t repeat the question…”

“It’s not a matter to be spoken casually, walls have ears you see… Expect a mail…”

“You will never be satisfied with money, will you?”

Sakurai Shun smiled mischievously. “Never…”

Jun stormed out of the office slamming the door with force behind him.

The older man walked away from his desk and stood next to the window with his mobile in his hand. He pressed the call button and looked outside. “It’s me… You were right. Sho is indeed romantically involved with the boy. That’s even better. Move on with the plan as agreed…” The call ended and a devilish laugh was heard around the walls. “Let’s see who will win this time, Matsumoto…”

***

“Everything went ok!”

“He agreed that you paid?”

“He’s obsessive with money…”

“He will make his move… He knows about your cousin…”

“I know that. That’s why he will receive a double whammy! He didn’t take notice of me placing the bugs under his desk!” Jun could hear the one at the other end of the line laugh and his heart skipped a beat. “Thank you…”

“You don’t need to thank me… I told you, I’d help you…”

Jun was biting his lower lip. “Would you come by this afternoon? I could cook for you dinner, as a thank you…”

“I don’t think that-”

“Please, Toma… Just a dinner…”

“Jun-kun… I don-”

“Please…” he spoke again this time in a trembling voice. He could hear the other sighing and tried in vain to ease his heartbeat.

“Fine…”

“Thank you!” Jun almost cried from happiness. “Then, see you around seven?”

“Fine…” the same answer came again before the call was ended.

Jun looked at his phone screen and sighed. Let me be selfish one last time, Toma… This time I won’t disappoint you… I promise…
……………………………………………………..


Sho opened the door of his apartment and smiled when he smelt something close to curry coming from the kitchen. “Masaki?” he asked but no answer came.

Confused, he entered inside after having left his bag on the floor close to the entrance. He walked in the kitchen finding no one there. There was a kettle full of curry waiting for him but no sign of Masaki. He left? Sighing, he went to his bedroom and started unbuttoning his shirt.

“Sho… you came back…”

Sho, startled, turned around and found Masaki lying on his bed still in his school uniform. Mixed emotions built inside him as he saw the other coming closer.

“What is it? You find me sexy and you feel guilty for that or you find it inappropriate and you feel guilty for being in a relationship with a student?”

“Perhaps both…” Sho whispered not wanting to lie to the other. “But I can’t help loving you… You know that…” his hands came to wrap around Masaki’s slim waist. “Tell me why are you here?”

Masaki lowered his head. “I shouldn’t have…?”

“No! I like having you here… What I meant is shouldn’t you be at school? If I’m not mistaken, your class still has P.E.!”

“I knew that you would come back home early, so I thought to surprise you!”

“And as your boyfriend, I’m glad… as your teacher though, I’m not…”

“Just for today, Sho! I just had many things in my mind… I…” Masaki looked up meeting Sho’s intense stare. “I promise you I won’t do it again!”

Sho could see that the other was telling the truth and smiled. “I’m here whenever you need me, Masaki…”

“Let’s eat!” Masaki said dragging Sho with him. “I don’t have much time!”

“You work tonight, as well?” Sho asked and no matter how much he tried not to, he knew he sounded bitter.

“Yes… I need to clean my clothes…” Masaki whispered without looking at the other.

“Do you like curry?” Sho asked in an attempt to change the subject and lighten the atmosphere up.

Masaki was biting his lower lip as nodded softly. “Yes… You… don’t?”

Sho smiled. “I love it! Especially if it’s made from my love!” he placed a kiss on Masaki’s cheek and helped him sit next to him.

They ate in silence but no one sought for something else. It was comforting enough just to be next to each other.

“I must go, now…” Masaki whispered as he gave Sho the last plate to get it dry.

Sho finished his task and followed the other to the door. “I’ll be waiting for you at the club”

“You can’t, Sho… you have to wake up early and it’s-”

Sho hushed his boyfriend with a kiss. “I will come… no matter what you say…” he whispered once he broke it.

Masaki felt his cheeks hotter. “Then… you could come to my place, if you want… it’s closer to the club…”

Sho smiled as he brushed his fingers through Masaki’s hair. “I will then…”

“It’s… nothing like yours… I’d call it a hole not apartment but… I’d like you to come…”

“It doesn’t matter how small it is, Masaki because however it is, it’s yours…” Sho said softly and pecked his boyfriend’s lips again. “I’ll see you tonight”

Masaki nodded smiling and quickly put on his shoes and left the apartment.
………………………………………..


Twenty minutes later, Masaki was standing in front of the grey door with number 35.

“Why are you hesitating, Masaki-kun?”

Masaki turned around and saw Nino’s boyfriend. “I…”

The other stood next to him and unlocked the door with his keys. “Come in!” he muttered to Masaki before greeting his boyfriend who ran to the door and pecked his lips before turning his attention to Masaki who was standing a few centimeters away.

“Masaki! You came! Have you eaten? If not, don’t hesitate to say so. You know you can act like home! If you’re not hungry, I could just give you some juice or perhaps you prefer coffee? I could-”

“Kazu…” Satoshi hushed his boyfriend with a soft kiss. “Relax… I’m sure, Masaki-kun will ask you whatever he wants!”

“Yeah… sorry…” Nino mumbled but still not having got rid of his nervousness. “So, Masaki?”

Masaki cleared his throat. “I guess an orange juice would be ok? I just had lunch with Sho”

“Of course, you had!” Nino exclaimed with a weird smile before leading Masaki to the living room where he had already prepared the table in front of the sofa with the necessary books and notes. “Wait here! I’ll bring your orange juice and we can start!”

Satoshi came closer to his boyfriend who was muttering things while putting the orange juice bottle back into the refrigerator. “Baby, what’s wrong?” Nino didn’t want to answer and turned to leave when he was stopped by his wrist. “I know you… so, tell me…”

“He knows…”

“Who knows and what?”

“Matsumoto Jun does… I guess the lawyer told him…” Nino whispered in a weak voice.

“The lawyer… he found the papers?”

“Yes… He told me that he needs to talk to me… I’m sure it’s about Yusuke… Masaki will hate me, if he finds out…”

“He won’t hate you… I’m sure Masaki won’t hate you…” Satoshi reassured his lover, stroking softly his nape.

“He will, Satoshi…”

“Why would I hate you, Nino? And what does Yusuke have to do with it?”

Nino froze. He slowly turned his head to the source of the voice. Masaki was standing next to the kitchen door with a perplexed look.

“Why would I hate you, Nino? Tell me…” fear and confusion were obvious in his tone, making the other swallow loudly. “Tell me…”

“Masaki, I…”

Masaki came closer his eyes never leaving Nino’s face. “Tell me, why would I hate you Nino?”

“I…” Nino whispered still not having found the power to speak.

“Tell me!” Masaki almost screamed fighting the tears that had built up in his eyes. “You had promised me that you’d never betray me… Today you told me that above all you wanted to be my friend… and now you’re afraid that I would hate you, if I found something you did… What are you hiding from me, Nino?”

Nino was trembling, tears filling up his eyes, blurring his vision. “I…”

“It’s ok, Kazu… take a deep breath and say the truth… It will be alright. Ok? I’ll be in our bedroom…” Satoshi whispered blandly in his ear and left them alone.

They heard a door closing but no one dared to speak. They were left staring at each other.

“Nino…” Masaki uttered weakly and sobbed hiding his face into his palms.

Nino couldn’t stand it anymore. He ran to Masaki and held him in his arms. “Shhh… I want to be your friend, Masaki. And I do care about you…”

“Then why?” Masaki whispered daring to look at the older one with red eyes. “Why are you afraid of me hating you? If you care as you say, then there’s nothing to-”

“There’s something that you don’t know…”

“I don’t know…?”

Nino sighed. “Let us sit…” he motioned Masaki towards the chairs.

“What are you talking about? I don’t get a thing…”

Nino took a deep breath and held his eyes tightly closed. “You were adopted…”

“Ado-… What?” Masaki couldn’t believe in his ears. “What do you mean adopted? I wasn’t adopted… How could I have never heard anything?” Masaki’s breathing accelerated. “I was moving from family to family until I-”

Nino said nothing. He had lowered his head. He was afraid of many things… Masaki’s hate, disapproval or worse… indifference.

“Nino…?”

“You never heard anything because the one who adopted you never wanted you to know…”

“And who would want something like that?” Masaki asked even though deep inside he had guessed the answer.

Nino was biting his lower lip avoiding to look the other in the eye. “Someone who knew better than anyone that you wanted to be on your own, independent yet they realized that it was impossible…”

“Who, Nino…?” Masaki insisted.

“Me…” Nino whispered in a tiny voice before a rough biff landed on his face.

“That’s for keeping it a secret!” Masaki yelled with all his might before he leaned closer and hugged the other tightly. “And this is for actually doing it when you didn’t have to…”

Nino gasped at the hearing of the other’s last words crying even more; only that these tears were tears of joy. He couldn’t believe it that Masaki wasn’t pushing him away. “I wanted to tell you but I was afraid… you were always leaving me outside, Masaki...”

Masaki tightened his hug. “Nino… It was only when I lived protected in the hospital, passing time with you and Yusuke that I started feeling somehow human again. It was then that I decided to be strong and believe in myself that I could actually help Yusuke…”

“You mean it?”

“It was because of you…? The reason I was able to stay in the hospital…”

Nino could only nod letting his head fall on Masaki’s shoulder as the latter mirrored him, feeling as if a burden was lifted from his shoulders.

---

“Nino!”

“Masaki! Don’t run like that! It’s a hospital!” Nino said smiling when he saw the almost fourteen-year-old boy running towards him.

Masaki frowned. “I’m sorry, Nino but you should hurry!”

Nino tilted his head. “If you haven’t noticed, I’m on my shift now…”

“It won’t take long! Just a minute! I have to show you!” Masaki insisted, holding Nino’s wrist.

The nurse sighed but followed the other. “Hurry up because the countdown has already started!”

Masaki sighed angrily and made him run to the next floor. He opened the first door at the right wing and led him in the room.

Nino smiled. “What’s this?”

“My room! They told me that I can live here from now on and that I won’t go to another family. And Yusuke is just two doors away! That way I will constantly be close to him! As a real family should be… Isn’t it great?”

“It’s more than great!” Nino said with a wide smile on his face. “Are you happy?”

Masaki nodded reluctantly. “At least, that way, I will have a roof over my head, food every day and Yusuke close to me… That’s all that matters!”

“You’re right! That’s all that matters! And be prepared… I will kick your ass in the first game marathon we will organize!”

“We will?!”

Nino winked at him. “Of course, we will! But I’ve got to go, now or I’ll lose my job… See you later, Masaki”

Nino closed the door behind him. ‘I’m happy you weren’t negative…’

***

“You have night shift again?” Masaki asked him confused.

“Yes… but it was boring…” Nino said casually as he threw himself on Masaki’s bed.

“I wanted to be alone…”

Nino looked at him playfully. “What? You discovered certain internet sites?”

Masaki blushed. “What the hell are you talking about?”

“I understand that you are a sixteen-year-old boy with needs but you can always do it later… Don’t you want to spend time with me? I thought we were friends…”

“I just wanted to be alone…”

Nino sighed. “Fine! I’ll let you alone tonight but I’ll see you tomorrow, Mister!” he placed a quick kiss on Masaki’s cheek despite the latter’s objections and left the room.

“Having to deal with a teenager is way more difficult than I originally thought…” he muttered a bit annoyed though he couldn’t help but smile. “But despite the difficulties, it’s worth it…” his eyes fell on a double photo frame he had placed in front of his reception desk. The photo above was of him and Satoshi and the one underneath was of him, along with Masaki and Yusuke. Tonight he wasn’t working but he liked spending time with the brothers. Yusuke was not in the best condition but he loved listening to stories and he had the same bright smile with his older brother. He was a fighter and Nino would do everything he could in order to help them both stand on their feet.

“My family…” he whispered, his lips having curved into a warm smile. He was so happy to be able to say this particular word. He knew well how it was to have been raised alone… without knowing your family. He was a bit younger than Masaki when his parents had died in a car accident and since then, he had brought to an orphanage since there were no relatives. It wasn’t that it was bad… He had the chance to even go to the university. But he still missed something… something that he was able to find again in Satoshi and in these two brothers who were the ones who had motivated him not to give up.

“Are you thinking about your boyfriend again?”

Nino shook his head as he went back to reality. “Why?”

Masaki sniffed his nose before continuing, obviously awkwardly. “Because… you had this stupid smile on your face…”

“Who knows?!” Nino teased the teen who blushed even more. “What do you want, Masaki? I thought you wanted to be alone…”

“I did… but you seemed to be a bit off… and well… I wouldn’t mind if we played a game or two… but I’m warning you… be prepared to lose!”

“We’ll see about that!” Nino said mischievously as he followed the other back up in his room. ‘Yes…’ he thought as he climbed up the stairs. ‘It’s definitely worth it!’

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They had both stayed like that for several minutes when they heard a small cough. It was Satoshi. “Wouldn’t it be time for today’s lesson? It’s getting late already… I’m sure you have a lot to talk about and many things to explain but we better start… You have someone to impress, Masaki-kun!”

Masaki smiled as he wiped his tears away with the back of his hands. “Ohno-kun is right. We have to start! I don’t have that much time… I work today!”

“Masaki, about…”

“No!” Masaki cut him.

“But-” Nino tried to speak but hushed. His boyfriend squeezed discreetly his hand and sighed.

“Let’s start…” Satoshi was the one to speak as he brought two glasses of orange juice in the living room.

Masaki sat on the pillow next to Nino who still seemed to be a bit tensed. “So, hmmm… Where should we start from…? Where do you lack at the most?”

Masaki had taken his books out.

“Honestly?” he muttered under his breath.

“Yes” both Nino and Satoshi replied.

“Everywhere…”

***

It was already a bit after midnight when Satoshi finished the program for Masaki. The latter was really weak and filling the gaps of years wouldn’t be an easy task but he was determined to help… not only for him but for Nino and Sho, as well.

After three hours of lecturing he had left the other two speak. He knew that Masaki wasn’t aware of Nino’s past… It had taken months and months in their relationship to have the other open up to him, but he was sure that things would be good between them, if not better.

He rubbed his eyes when he felt two hands wrapping around his waist and a hot breath hitting on his nape.

“Baby?” his voice hoarse. He could feel the tip of his lover’s tongue tease the side of neck close to its base, as the hands were travelling their way up to his nipples underneath his T-shirt.

“Toshiii…” Nino said huskily and Satoshi couldn’t help but moan.

He loved listening to the lustful, needy voice of Nino. He loved seeing him desire him. He loved seeing him be happy. Without a second thought, he turned around and grabbed Nino by his thighs throwing him on the mattress, pinning him down with his body weight.

“Someone’s happy…” Satoshi whispered and started spreading small pecks all over the other’s face, smiling fondly when he saw a faint blush on Nino’s cheeks. He didn’t want to embarrass him more and let his hand travel south, finding the jean’s buttons, opening them in one fast move. His hand found also the already soaked in precum boxers and lowered them both.

Nino arched his back when he felt the hot fingers of his lover covering his erection from the base moving up to the tip and backwards. “Yeeees!”

Satoshi felt his own member awakening and soon was naked on top of the other. He was preparing him slowly loving the pleading moans and unintelligent words that kept escaping from Nino’s mouth. “Someone’s horny…” he whispered straight in Nino’s ear as he positioned himself between the latter’s thighs.

Nino was ready to whine when he felt Satoshi entering him slowly and all he could do was scream, his nails buried deep in the other’s back due to the intensity of the sensation. Their rhythm was fast, both being in need for release. It only took them a few minutes and soon they were coming hard moaning loud each other’s names.

Satoshi had brought a wet towel to clean Nino and himself and brought the latter in his arms kissing the top of his head.

“Happy?”

Nino held Satoshi’s arms. “Yes…” his voice was still a bit shaken because of their previous activity but he was relaxed, perhaps more than ever.

“I had told you that he wouldn’t hate you…”

Nino smiled. “Now I can gladly say that I have my family…”

Satoshi grabbed Nino’s chin and turned him so that their eyes could meet. “Of course you have! And as for Matsumoto-kun, you don’t have to worry. We will go and meet him together… Ok?”

Nino nodded and pecked Satoshi’s lips before he rested his head on Satoshi’s torso, his ear close to the other’s heart. “I love the way it beats…”

Satoshi smiled as he caressed softly his hair. “It beats only for you…”

“Cliché…”

Satoshi laughed. “Maybe but you love it…”

Nino intertwined their fingers together without moving from his spot. “I love you…”

“And I love you, Kazu…”
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Sho had finished the evaluation of that day’s tests. He had packed curry in a bento and was already driving to Masaki’s club. In half an hour, Masaki would finish. Sho was a bit nervous, knowing that his boyfriend wasn’t so keen with the idea of having someone else invade in his private area and he was determined to succeed into making him feel relaxed. What he wanted the most was to see his lover smile truthfully, fondly.

He had just parked behind the club when he felt his phone vibrating in his pocket.

From: Unknown Number
Be careful, sensei…
Your game is dangerous…

Sho felt his heart beating crazily in his chest. Immediately, he tried to call but the number wasn’t reachable. He tried several times but nothing. He was trying to calm himself down saying that it would be probably about the scandal at school when he heard another vibration. This time it was a message with a photo attached to it.

From: Unknown Number
Was your little bitch’s curry delicious?

Sho’s eyes bulged when he saw a photo of Masaki leaving his apartment earlier that day. This definitely wasn’t a good sign.

From: Unknown Number
Consider this a friendly warning…
Ryu Ni-san

The phone fell on his lap. How…?



TO BE CONTINUED…







A.N. Sooo minna here's the next chapter! ^_^ I have no excuses I know but apart from uni and some appointments that I had for my thesis taht had to be done now since next week I'm going back to Paris, I also had my beast friend's wedding! I was something like the 'maid of honor'. In Greece it's not like that but just to get an idea and all this last week was dedicated to that... Bachelorette, some other greek customs and the ceremony... Many! ^^" Now, I'm back to normal so here is chapter 8! It's probably one of my longest ones - more than 6.500 words - and hopefully interesting one! :)
I tried to squeeze all the pairings in it and finally there was also some Ohmiya sexy times! ;) I hadn't focused on Nino so hopefully he got the attention he needed! He also had a past of his own, right? I guess some of you might have wondered why he's so attached to Masaki... now you found your answers!!!
And we also got to know Sho's father! Evil, ne?! But don't worry, Jun is here! He will get what he deserves!
As for Junma wait for the next one! I will have a part dedicated to them in the next chapter! ;)
Hopefully, it will come on its time! ^^


I really hope you enjoyed  it and as always your comments are <333!!!


See you soon,
Andy! ^_^