The Deflowering of Yukimura Seiichi

 

Part 2

 

Midorino Mizu

 

Disclaimer: Tennis no Ohjisama and all associated characters are the property of Konomi Takeshi.  Inihara Aki is an original character.

 

AuthorÕs Notes: I probably should stop neglecting my homework in favor of boisex, but boisex is much more fun than Cataloging and Networking.

 

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Yukimura Seiichi found excuses not to return to his fatherÕs firm for almost an entire week.

 

Once he went shopping with his mother, and once he volunteered to take his younger sister to a play date at the local playground, but mostly, he played tennis Ð long, hard games, so he could forget, so he could just collapse into bed at the end of the day, and escape into dreams.

 

But he couldnÕt even manage to do that, really.

 

At first, the dreams were dark and vague Ð the feel of a warm mouth on his, the faint sounds of sighs and moans.  Waking up feeling strange, waking up wanting something he couldnÕt quite grasp.

 

Then his dreams had gotten sharper, more focused.  HeÕd begun recognizing the internÕs face, and heÕd started hearing his deep voice echoing in his mind.

 

The man called him ÒSeiichi,Ó in his dreams, but Yukimura still didnÕt know his name.

 

He asked his father the next day, at breakfast.

 

ÒDad?Ó he said tentatively.

 

His father looked up over the rim of his bowl of miso, and raised his eyebrows inquisitively.  ÒHmm? What is it, Seiichi?Ó

 

ÒWellÉÓ Yukimura ran a hand through his hair.  He wasnÕt quite sure how to ask this, because, as far as his father knew, he didnÕt know the intern.  ÒI was wondering about the intern you have working in your department.Ó

 

ÒInihara Aki?Ó the elder Yukimura supplied.  ÒHeÕs a very talented designer,Ó he said.  He gave his son a curious look.  ÒI didnÕt know youÕd been introduced, though, Seiichi.Ó

 

Yukimura blushed a little.  This was why he hadnÕt asked his father before.  The head of the Yukimura household was mostly absent-minded, but he could occasionally be insatiably curious.  Especially when his children showed an interest in something.

 

ÒUh, well, we havenÕt, really,Ó muttered Seiichi.  ÒIÉsaw him work, the last time I went to the firm with you.  I was, um, wondering where he studies?Ó

 

He hadnÕt been wondering, not really; when heÕd blurted out the question, it had only been because it was convenient and reasonable.  But now that heÕd asked it, Yukimura found that he really did want to know.

 

He didnÕt know anything about Inihara Aki, and he found that he wanted to.

 

His father smiled a little as he skimmed the newspaper in front of him  ÒRikkai University,Ó he said.

 

SeiichiÕs eyes widened Ð he hadnÕt been expecting that, though he didnÕt know why.  ÒMy school?Ó he asked.

 

His father chuckled softly and his eyes sparkled as he peered at his son over the edge of his paper.  ÒYes, your school, Seiichi.Ó  He reached over and impulsively ruffled his sonÕs hair.  ÒYou did choose it for the art program, and not just the tennis club, right?Ó

 

Yukimura ducked his head, hiding a sheepish blush.  ÒYeah,Ó he said.

 

His father shook his head at him.  Sometimes, he thought, Seiichi could be really absent-minded.

 

Of course, his wife complained that he was exactly the same way.

 

The two Yukimura sat in silence for a few moments, until the elder spoke again.

 

ÒYou seem interested in Inihara,Ó he said.  He smiled when SeiichiÕs eyes shot up.  ÒDo you want to go with me today and talk to him again?  You havenÕt been by the office for nearly a week.Ó

 

HeÕd missed having his son around work Ð there was an energy in the office, when Seiichi was around.  Even heÕd noticed it.

 

ÒToday?Ó squeaked Yukimura.  ÒUh, no, I canÕt today.  I promised toÉpractice tennis!Ó

 

ÒOh.Ó  His father looked a little deflated for a second, but then he brightened.  ÒTomorrow, then?Ó

 

ÒS-Sure,Ó Seiichi stammered.  ÒTomorrow.Ó

 

He didnÕt think of anything else the entire day.

 

He played tennis at the courts in the park, and took his younger sister to a candy store.  He let his mother fit him for his new school uniform, and always, his thoughts were on the next day.

 

When he finally settled into his bed and closed his eyes, he dreamed again.

 

The dreams were different this time. 

 

TheyÕd been dark and vague before; nothing had been certain, except the feel of the internÕs mouth on his, and a hot, intense stare pinning him in place.

 

Everything was more sharply focused this time -- there was no hazy darkness cloaking this dream. 

 

It was as if all of his senses had been boosted the moment Yukimura knew the name of the man heÕd been dreaming of; and it was as if his dream-self had suddenly become much bolder, much more demanding.

 

Yukimura dreamed of his own small fingers sliding IniharaÕs zipper down, of smiling at the young man almost innocently as he reached his fingers inside to curl around his cock.

 

He dreamed of whispering AkiÕs name as he leaned in for a long, deep kiss.

 

And when he woke the next morning, lazily blinking his eyes open and staring up at the shadowy ceiling of his bedroom, a smile curved his lips.

 

He was still nervous, Yukimura thought as he crawled out of bed and stumbled towards his closet; he was still wary of the young man who made him feel so uncomfortable. 

 

He stared into his wardrobe, at the colorful rows of shirts, and the neat piles of pants folded on the shelves.  He still wasnÕt sure what exactly Inihara wanted from him, and he had no idea what he wanted from Inihara.  But he knew he wanted something.  Something that he could only get from the quiet college student.

 

That was enough for now.

 

Yukimura reached into the closet, pushing sweaters and pullovers aside.  His brow creased.

 

HeÕd always liked wearing nice clothes, and he instinctively knew what looked good, but heÕd never really spent much time picking out his outfits.  Almost everything in his closet went well with everything else, and it had never really mattered exactly what he was wearing.

 

It mattered this morning, for some reason, Yukimura thought.  Faint color rose in his cheeks. 

 

Intellectually, he knew that Inihara probably wouldnÕt really care about what he wore.  But that didnÕt stop him from agonizing over it for twenty minutes.

 

By the time he emerged, in a loose, dark blue-purple button-down shirt and his favorite jeans, he only had time to grab a piece of toast before he and his father had to catch the train.

 

His father shook his head at him as he slipped a disk into his briefcase.  ÒYou shouldnÕt get in the habit of oversleeping, Seiichi,Ó he reprimanded.  ÒYou start school again in less than a month, and you donÕt want to make a bad impression.Ó

 

Yukimura ducked his head, hiding a bright blush.  He awakened on time Ð heÕd actually been up early, but he couldnÕt tell his father that.  The elder Yukimura would have had no clue what had been taking so long, and there wouldnÕt have been any way to explain it.

 

ÒNo, Dad,Ó he finally muttered.  ÒSorry.Ó

 

ÒItÕs okay,Ó his father said with a smile.  He brushed a hand over SeiichiÕs tangled hair.  ÒBut we should go now, before we miss the train.Ó

 

Yukimura nodded, smiling up at his father as he grabbed his jacket. 

 

They passed most of the walk to the station in silence, and they were both equally quiet on the train trip.

 

Yukimura was lost in his thoughts the entire time, until he abruptly realized that they were in the elevator at his fatherÕs advertising firm.

 

ÒDad?Ó he asked.

 

His father looked up, startled.  Seiichi had been unnaturally quiet all morning, heÕd noticed that much. His son had never been an extremely talkative sort, and he occasionally got into pensive moods.

 

The elder Yukimura had long ago decided that it was probably best to let his son work himself through those moods.

 

ÒYes, Seiichi?Ó he returned.

 

ÒDo you have a meeting this morning?Ó

 

His father nodded.  ÒYes, a new client,Ó he confirmed.  ÒI can formally introduce you to Inihara beforehand, though.Ó

 

Seiichi shook his head wildly.  ÒNo, thatÕs okay, Dad,Ó he said.  ÒI can probably find his cubicle on my own, and I donÕt want to bother him if heÕsÉbusy.Ó

 

His father shrugged.  ÒIf youÕre sure,Ó he said.  The elevator doors slid open and they stepped out.

 

ÒYukimura,Ó barked a deep voice.  ÒYouÕreÉoh, hello, Seiichi-kun.  You havenÕt been in for awhile.Ó

 

Seiichi smiled winningly at his fatherÕs immediate superior.  He was a gruff older man with a tendency to worry himself into a frenzy.

 

But like everyone else in the design department, he had a soft spot for YukimuraÕs pretty son.

 

ÒI was busy with preparing for middle school,Ó Seiichi said softly.  He flicked a strand of dark hair off his brow and blinked at the older man.  ÒBut I wanted to come in again.  I hope I wonÕt be much trouble?Ó

 

His fatherÕs manager blushed slightly.  He was one of the men, Seiichi recalled, who had started looking at him differently this year.

 

ÒNo, itÕs no problem at all,Ó the manager replied with a slight stammer. There was something about Yukimura Seiichi that made him nervous and uncomfortable, and he had no real desire to examine why. ÒIÕm afraid I have to take your father away, though.  He has an early meeting.Ó

 

His dark eyes hardened as he switched his gaze to SeiichiÕs father.  ÒIt was moved up half an hour.  DidnÕt you check your messages?Ó

 

The other man shook his head.  ÒNo,Ó he gulped.  He started down the hall, making it halfway to his office before he paused.  ÒI donÕt know when IÕll be free, Seiichi,Ó he said apologetically.  ÒBut have a good day!  Bye!Ó

 

ÒBye,Ó echoed his son, lifting a hand as he watched his father dash down the hall.

 

It looked like his father was going to have another typical day at work, he thought, rushing into meetings at the last minute, like he always did.

 

Seiichi let his gaze flick towards the shadowy back of the design department, where he knew the internsÕ cubicles always were.

 

His day, on the other hand, promised to be far from typical.  He didnÕt know exactly what to expect, but he was absolutely certain that it wouldnÕt much resemble most of his other experiences.

 

He slowly walked to the back of the department and carefully peeked around the corner of IniharaÕs cubicle.

 

He was wearing headphones, and typing something on his computer.  Yukimura was sure that the college student didnÕt even know he was there.

 

He waited a few moments before speaking, staring at the back of the internÕs head, watching his long fingers fly across the keyboard.

 

ÒExcuse me, Inihara-san?Ó he finally said in a hesitant murmur.

 

The man turned his head and smiled at him.  ÒAh, Yuki-kun,Ó he said.  ÒI was beginning to wonder if you were just going to stand there all day.Ó

 

YukimuraÕs eyes widened and he flushed bright red.  HeÕd thought he was being unobtrusive, but in truth, Inihara had just been waiting for him to speak.

 

ÒY-YouÕre working,Ó he stammered, taking a step back.  Ò Sorry. I donÕt want to disturb you.Ó

 

Inihara half-rose out of his chair, grabbing Yukimura around his wrist.  ÒNo,Ó he said.  ÒItÕs alright.  I was almost finished, anyway.Ó

 

He smiled, pulling Yukimura all the way into the small space.  ÒI havenÕt seen you for the past couple of days,Ó he said.  ÒI wondered if you were coming back.Ó

 

YukimuraÕs startled gaze dropped from IniharaÕs smiling face to his hands.  The young manÕs much larger, much darker hand was wrapped around his wrist.

 

ÒYuki-kun?Ó Inihara inquired.  He smiled when the young boyÕs dark eyes flew up to meet his.  ÒIs there something wrong?Ó

 

Yukimura quickly shook his head.  ÒNo, Inihara-san,Ó he said.  ÒUh, I havenÕt been around lately because I was busy.  Playing tennis.Ó

 

Inihara raised his eyebrows.  ÒYou play tennis?Ó he asked.  Somehow that surprised him.

 

Yukimura was graceful, but he was also small and slender.  It was hard to associate him with something as athletic as a game of tennis.

 

He stroked his thumb lightly across the soft skin of the boyÕs wrist and grinned when Yukimura jumped slightly.  ÒI didnÕt know you played tennis,Ó he said.

 

YukimuraÕs brown eyes lit up.  Tennis, along with art, was one of the things that excited him, always.  ÒYeah,Ó he said.  ÒI want to make the team when I go to Rikkai, so I have to practice.Ó

 

ÒRikkaidai Fuzoku?Ó Inihara asked, raising his eyebrows.  An amused smile quirked the corners of his lips.  ÒYou must be good then.Ó

 

Yukimura smiled back, tossing his head.  Tennis was one of the few things he was utterly confident about.  He knew he was good; he even knew he was better than most other players.  ÒI am good,Ó he said.  ÒVery good.Ó

 

Inihara let out a soft, delighted laugh, tugging Yukimura even closer, until there was almost no space between them.  ÒI donÕt doubt that you are,Ó he murmured.

 

YukimuraÕs eyes widened in alarm as his mind registered where he was standing Ð just how close to Inihara he was. 

 

But he didnÕt want to pull away, he thought as his cheeks heated again. 

 

ÒDo you play any sports, Inihara-san?Ó he asked hesitantly.  ÒYouÕre in the University division at Rikkai, right?Ó

 

Inihara nodded, amused.  Yukimura must have asked about him, he thought; he must have been curious.  ÒI play basketball,Ó he said, Òbut not seriously.  IÕm not on the school team.Ó

 

Yukimura frowned slightly.  He didnÕt understand that Ð tennis was so much of a part of who he was, that he couldnÕt understand anyone playing something without taking it seriously.

 

Aki let their hands rest on his knee, giving Yukimura a considering look.  ÒI was surprised that you knew my name,Ó he said.

 

Yukimura ducked his head, letting his dark hair cover his flushed cheeks.  ÒI asked my dad,Ó he muttered.

 

ÒYour dad?Ó Inihara asked, amused.  ÒDidnÕt he ask you why you wanted to know?Ó

 

ÒHe thinks itÕs because youÕre a good designer.Ó

 

ÒAnd thatÕs not the reason?Ó Inihara Aki asked, amusement lacing his voice.

 

YukimuraÕs face burned even brighter red and he peeked up at Inihara through his eyelashes.  ÒWell,Ó he mumbled.  ÒNot entirely.Ó

 

ÒHmm,Ó murmured Inihara.  He released YukimuraÕs wrist and reached up to brush his hand over the boyÕs fine, silky hair.  ÒI was beginning to wonder if you didnÕt like me.Ó

 

Yukimura gnawed on his bottom lip slightly before looking up at Inihara, his cheeks still red from embarrassment.  ÒI do like you,Ó he said.  ÒI was just, uhÉÓ

 

ÒItÕs okay, Yuki,Ó Inihara reassured him.  He curved his hand under YukimuraÕs chin, tipping his head up.  ÒI understand,Ó he murmured as he bent his head.

 

YukimuraÕs eyes widened and his pulse raced in this throat.  He was going to be kissed again Ð something heÕd dreamed of all week.  A warm feeling spread across his belly and he parted his lips on a soft sigh.

 

This was what he had wanted, he thought as his eyes drifted closed.

 

IniharaÕs mouth met his in a kiss that almost immediately became something deep and hot, something he could lose himself in far too easily.

 

Yukimura pulled away gasping.  ÒInihara-san!Ó he breathed.  ÒShould we really be doing this here?  Someone might see.Ó

 

Inihara raised his eyebrows.  ÒThat makes it more exciting, donÕt you think?Ó  His mouth curved in a wicked grin as he traced the curve of YukimuraÕs cheek.  ÒWhat do you think your father would do if he walked past and saw us, saw me kissing you?Ó he mused.

 

Yukimura blanched, and he started to back away, casting furtive glances at the wide opening in IniharaÕs cubicle.  ÒI-I donÕt know,Ó he stammered.

 

Inihara chuckled, and curved a hand around YukimuraÕs waist. 

 

ÒYuki,Ó he said.  ÒI could get into so much trouble for this.Ó  He ran a hand lightly down the boyÕs denim-clad hip, and smiled.  ÒI could get fired.Ó

 

ÒFired?Ó squeaked Yukimura.  ÒThen whyÉÓ

 

ÒBecause,Ó Inihara murmured as he pressed another kiss to YukimuraÕs parted lips, ÒyouÕre mouth is the sweetest thing IÕve ever tasted.  I canÕt resist it.Ó

 

He broke the kiss and tilted his head, nipping lightly at YukimuraÕs earlobe.  ÒI canÕt resist you.Ó

 

Yukimura moaned softly as he felt IniharaÕs teeth close around his delicate skin and fisted his hands in the fabric of the young manÕs shirt.  ÒInihara-sanÉÓ

 

The college student smiled, his eyes gleaming with amusement and something else, something Yukimura instinctively recognized.  ÒYou can call me Aki,Ó he murmured.  ÒInihara-san is very formal.Ó

 

He quickly flicked open the top button of YukimuraÕs shirt and bent his head, tracing the line of the young boyÕs collarbone with his tongue.

 

ÒAki,Ó gasped Yukimura.

 

ÒGood, Yuki,Ó murmured Inihara.  He lifted his head, smiling, and sliding one hand up the back of YukimuraÕs loose shirt, curving his fingers around the soft skin of his back.

 

He kissed Yukimura again, tracing the contours of the boyÕs lips with his tongue before deepening the kiss, tugging the small boy closer with one hand curved around his neck, while he let the other slip lightly over the curve of YukimuraÕs ass.

 

YukimuraÕs jeans were, by IniharaÕs estimation, about half a size too small. 

 

He squeezed the soft curves through the faded denim and suppressed a chuckle when Yukimura squeaked.

 

ÒShh,Ó he murmured as he slowly broke the kiss.  ÒYou donÕt,Ó he continued, lightly nipping at YukimuraÕs full bottom lip, Òwant to alert someone, do you?Ó

 

Yukimura shook his head mutely.

 

Inihara smiled at him.  ÒThen,Ó he said, as he brushed his lips down YukimuraÕs pale throat, Òyou need to be quiet.  Understand?Ó

 

Yukimura nodded.

 

ÒGood,Ó smiled Inihara.  He leaned back, flicking open the button of his pants and slowly lowering the zipper.

 

ÒWill you touch me, Yuki?Ó

 

ÒTouch you?Ó asked Yukimura.  He reached up, lightly brushing his fingertips against IniharaÕs cheek.  ÒLike this?Ó

 

Inihara shook his head slightly and caught hold of YukimuraÕs slender hand.  ÒNo,Ó he murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to the palm.  ÒLike this, Yuki,Ó he continued, guiding the twelve year oldÕs hand downward, slipping his small hand into the opening in his pants

 

He smiled when he felt Yukimura jerk slightly.  ÒThat means I want you, you know,Ó he murmured, bending his head close to the young boyÕs ear.

 

ÒOh,Ó whispered Yukimura in a small voice.  He bent his head again, staring down at where his hand was curled inside the dark fabric of IniharaÕs trousers.

 

Yuki was so cute, thought Inihara.  He curved one hand around the nape of YukimuraÕs neck, tipping his head back up.  ÒYes, Yuki,Ó he said, in a soft, teasing voice.  ÒÕOh.ÕÓ

 

ÒI-ItÕs hard,Ó Yukimura stammered.  HeÕd known it would be, heÕd remembered it Ð but somehow it was even more than he expected, harder and hotter.

 

ÒYes, Yuki, it is.Ó His lips quirked upwards as he brushed the collar of YukimuraÕs shirt out of the way, and pressed a kiss to the boyÕs shoulder.  ÒI want you to suck it,Ó he said.

 

ÒSuckÉ it?Ó asked Yukimura.  A faint line formed between his eyebrows.  ÒAki, why?Ó

 

Inihara tipped his head to the side as he regarded Yukimura.  ÒBecause it will feel good,Ó he said finally.  ÒPlease, Yuki?Ó

 

Yukimura stared at the college student for a long moment, uncertainty clouding his eyes.  He didnÕt understand exactly why Aki wanted this, but he was intrigued. 

 

He sank slowly and awkwardly to his knees, his eyes fixed on the hard flesh he could see through IniharaÕs half-opened pants.

 

ÒItÕll be okay,Ó murmured Inihara, brushing a hand lightly over the top of YukimuraÕs head.  ÒTrust me.Ó

 

Yukimura tipped his head up, staring into IniharaÕs eyes.  He was still uncertain; that much was obvious.  But he finally nodded.  

 

ÒI trust you, Aki,Ó he murmured, letting his eyelashes veil his brown eyes.  ÒBut I donÕt know what to do.Ó

 

ÒIÕll show you,Ó reassured Inihara.  ÒDonÕt worry.Ó

 

Yukimura watched with wide eyes as Inihara finished unzipping his pants, letting his fingers brush over his cock gently.

 

HeÕd done that to Aki, he thought, as the young man let his head fall back; he was making Aki feel like this.

 

HeÕd never known he could do that to anyone before.

 

He liked it, Yukimura thought as he rested his hands on IniharaÕs thighs.  He liked knowing that he could make Aki want something this badly.

 

Inihara threaded his fingers through YukimuraÕs long curls, guiding his head slowly forward.  His smiled when the boy tilted his head upwards, peering at him uncertainly.

 

ÒItÕs like a kiss, Yuki,Ó he whispered softly.  ÒRemember how I kissed you?  How my tongue felt around yours?Ó

 

Yukimura nodded slightly, his eyes still uncertain.

 

Inihara smiled, stroking his hand across the back of YukimuraÕs neck.  ÒItÕs just like that.Ó

 

ÒOkay, Aki,Ó whispered Yukimura.  He let his eyes drift shut as he leaned forward, licking hesitantly at IniharaÕs hot shaft, and closing his mouth gently over the head, curling his tongue gently around it.

 

He heard Inihara gasp, and the sound seemed loud to Yukimura in the small space.

 

ÒThatÕsÉgood, Yuki,Ó Inihara managed in a hoarse whisper.  ÒNow, move your mouth over it.Ó

 

He drew in a breath, tightening his grip on YukimuraÕs hair as the twelve year old followed his directive, burning a wet path up his cock with his lips and tongue.

 

ÒYeah, just like that,Ó he muttered, letting his head fall back again.  ÒOh, YukiÉÓ he moaned quietly, using his grip on the boyÕs hair to guide his mouth.  ÒGod.Ó

 

Yukimura let Inihara guide his mouth for a few moments, fisting his hands in the fabric of the young manÕs pants.  It felt strange, he thought, not bad, just strange.

 

He curled his tongue around AkiÕs cock, licking and sucking as his head moved up and down the shaft, almost smiling at the college boyÕs increasingly incoherent murmurings.

 

Yes, he thought again as he gripped at IniharaÕs heavy pants and moved his head faster up and down his cock, it felt strange.  But it felt good, too.  He liked making Aki feel like this.

 

It made him feel powerful Ð and heÕd rarely felt like that in his twelve years.  Being pretty and slim, heÕd found, usually left him feeling the opposite way.

 

ÒYuki,Ó Aki moaned.  He lifted a hand and pushed firmly at YukimuraÕs narrow shoulder, and the boy sprawled awkwardly across the floor.  ÒIÕm...IÕm going toÉÓ

 

An instant later, Yukimura heard IniharaÕs voice catch on something between a gasp and a moan, and felt something hot and thick spread across his face.

 

He blinked open his eyes, swiping a strand of the slippery cum off his cheek.

 

ÒIÕm sorry,Ó murmured Inihara.  He lifted YukimuraÕs chin, wiping off his face and fingers.  ÒI didnÕt want to do it in your mouth, and I was too close.Ó

 

Yukimura blushed, his cheeks turning a faint pink as Inihara brushed a tissue over them.  ÒItÕs okay,Ó he muttered.

 

He could still taste Aki in his mouth, he thought, a strong, almost salty aftertaste.  He didnÕt mind it, really, he mused as he ducked his head, covering his burning cheeks.  Was he dirty because he didnÕt mind it?

 

ÒYuki,Ó murmured Inihara.  He tilted the boyÕs head back up, meeting his lips in a brief kiss.  ÒThank you.Ó

 

Yukimura nodded, worrying his lip with his teeth, and Inihara smiled.

 

He wrapped his hands firmly around YukimuraÕs waist, pulling the twelve year old up for a long, deep kiss.

 

When they broke apart, he traced a finger down the curve of YukimuraÕs pale cheek, and softly rubbed it across the boyÕs swollen lips.  ÒYouÕre beautiful, Yukimura Seiichi,Ó he whispered with a soft smile.  ÒSometimes itÕs hard to believe that anyone could be this beautiful.Ó

 

Yukimura blushed again, letting his gaze drop.  ÒIÉI should go,Ó he mumbled.  He took a few hesitant steps away from Inihara, avoiding his eyes.

 

Somehow, IniharaÕs words had embarrassed him more than anything else they had done.

 

ÒYuki,Ó murmured Inihara.  He caught the boyÕs small hand in his and tugged him closer, kissing him again Ð a long, gentle kiss, sweeter than the last. 

 

ÒWill you come back?Ó he asked when the parted for breath.

 

Yukimura stared at Inihara Aki for a long moment.  It had been a confusing day, and heÕd managed to fall into a strange relationship with a man nine years his senior.  But he found he couldnÕt regret it.

 

He sighed, peeking up at Inihara through long eyelashes.  ÒYes,Ó he murmured, finally.  ÒIÉIÕll be back tomorrow.Ó

 

Inihara smiled, brushing a hand over YukimuraÕs head.  ÒGood,Ó he said.  ÒIÕll see you then.Ó

 

Yukimura nodded, smiling a little uncertainly, before backing out of IniharaÕs cubicle and disappearing down the hall.

 

He settled into a chair away from the bustle of the design department and gazed blankly at the abstract mural on the wall opposite him, before glancing back towards IniharaÕs cubicle.

 

Yes, he thought, he would be back the next day Ð he would probably come back to the firm as many days as he could, until school began again.

 

There was something about Inihara Aki that pulled at him, and Yukimura Seiichi didnÕt think he could make himself stay away.  Not anymore.