[ Complete ] Moving In

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When; After Subaru's inquiry about finding a place to stay
Rating; R [ Yes, I don't believe it happened either. D: MxM stuffs ]
Characters; Sumeragi Subaru [ikigainashi ], Mori Ranmaru [ elegantorchid ]
Summary; Subaru requires a place to stay, away from the ghosts of his past, and ends up gaining a home.
Log;

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Subaru suspected it was a very bad idea, really. After the last curse day, going to live with Ranmaru wasn't the smartest thing to do. It was the opposite of smart. It was foolish.

But if Subaru's life had been built on smart decisions, he wouldn't be who he was today...and he certainly wouldn't be limp. Though really, the limp wasn't that noticeable... Years of training made it easy to hide the pain. He had also bandaged himself a little so that he wasn't bleeding anywhere from the cuts on his shoulder or leg, but it had been a quick job...not exactly his best work.

Still, with all the black, the gloves, topped with the trench coat, it was almost impossible to tell he was injured. Seishirou seemed to have made a point not to injure his face.

How very like him.

With a sigh, he stopped in front of the door Ranmaru had told him of and lifted a hand to knock on the door. It would be fine. Before...it had been a curse day. Nothing would linger.

Ranmaru's place of residence had certainly transformed since he'd come here. No longer just a simple apartment, the place was a rather magnificent sight best suited for someone with a taste for culture; something he certainly was. Set in traditional styles, a rather zen setting if one would call it with certain trappings to heighten the uniqueness of it, he'd been fortunate enough to be able to get the rooms next to him as well. They were then extended, until the place became a villa of it's own-- not too shabby, palace-like and unique. Ranmaru felt calmer in it, and having invited Subaru, he just hoped the other would find it to be more home-like than the other places in this city were.

Having just finished showering after a vigorous training session, his hair was wet and loose, a towel draped across his shoulders, and dressed comfortably in home robes for the most part. Usually he was so well-kept that this side of him was something only he saw-- the proper side was for others to see. Which was why he was embarrassed when Subaru showed up-- having not expected him so soon, but not wishing to keep him waiting, he quickly raced forward, then opened the door and looked up at the other, bowing quickly.

"Forgive my appearance, I was hoping to hurry--" he apologised, then quickly looked up and smiled, motioning for Subaru to enter, and once he would, he'd find a platform with home sandals for Subaru to remove his shoes and get comfortable. At the moment, he wasn't going to think about what had happened... Subaru-san had agreed to stay! "Please, make yourself at home!"

This wasn't the sight he was supposed to be greeted with. Ranmaru was supposed to look....like he normally did, with...a full set of clothes...and...not having the robe begin to slip off his shoulder...and...oh this had been a stupid idea.

Honestly, for just a moment, Subaru almost fled. He nearly excused himself so that he could escape and retain some dignity. But...walking here had hurt enough. He was smart enough to know when he needed to recuperate from a battle, and this was one of those times. At the very least, he didn't need to be running around the City.

"...It's nothing. Thank you very much," he murmured softly, bowing his head in thanks before stepping in. He was careful to make his crouch as graceful as possible, they he favored his right leg a bit more as he quickly unlaced his boots. Once he straightened to step into the slippers, and his attention was off of Ranmaru, he was actually able to appreciate the size of the place...not to mention the décor.

"...Oh."

Briefly aware of being looked at, Ranmaru quickly set a pair of slippers before Subaru as he removed his boots, then politely stepped away, though he did glance back once to make sure the other was faring well and.. he frowned when he noted the slight discomfort in the other's actions when he moved. Had something happened..? He wanted to ask, but he waited, though when he did see the expression on Subaru's face in appreciation of the decor, he couldn't help but smile a bit, moving a hand under the towel to absently dry his hair and stepping up beside the other man.

"Sometimes the city is rather generous." Ranmaru was under Kaen's service after all, though that hadn't been what had gotten him the benefit of such a place-- it had been mostly under his effort alone and it wasn't like Kaen paid attention to him anyway, being as he was. Glancing to a side, Ranmaru then took another look over Subaru, then asked,

"... You are injured, aren't you, Subaru-san?" it was clear in his movements, and he stepped up in front of him, sincere concern in his eyes. "What happened?" he didn't expect to be told, but he wanted to at least know where he was injured.

Subaru was quiet when Ranmaru mentioned the rare generosity of the City. He knew it was true, but... "Yes, sometimes it does bestow people with rare bits of happiness... If the gods enjoy breaking the citizens, then they obviously need things to be happy about. You can't fully appreciate true misery until you have known true happiness."

His head tilted. That had been a lot of speaking. Normally he didn't care to talk so much, but...ah...what was Ranmaru asking? Oh. "No, I..." He shook his head. "It was a duel. I needed to teach someone a lesson."

Ranmaru was in agreement and that, he only showed in his expression of understanding that came.. it was a cruel game, he had to agree, the way the deities played with the emotions of people and raised them up only to fling them down again. But there was still something that kept them all going strong, and it was being in the company of those around them, and maintaining the relationships built certainly gave them an advantage over being too entirely broken.

However, when Subaru expressed what had happened, worry shone in the boy's silver gaze before he moved up in front of him, giving him another analytical look-over. Then, without waiting, he spoke, "Please come this way." Who or whatever could matter later, right now they had to get his injuries treated!

Subaru would find himself being led into another room, complete with a futon and all the trappings one would expect of a proper guest room, as well as a private bathing space-- which was where Ranmaru disappeared into to retrieve the necessary first aid utensils he needed, before returning to face the other and in a more businesslike tone, he then said, "Please show me where you are injured, Subaru-san. Or you might get infected." He was already kneeling down once he'd retrieved the water bowl to clean his injuries, looking up at the other with concern.

Subaru had a feeling that this wasn't something Ranmaru was going to let go, much like his constant goal to somehow make Subaru smile. As much as he wanted to deny any help, to say that he knew how to dress wounds well enough, he just...didn't have the energy to get into a verbal disagreement at the moment, so he went to crouch by the edge of the futon.

"...It's just my shoulder and ankle, really..." Elsewhere he had a few bruises, but there were no cracked ribs or anything serious.

Realizing that to have his shoulder looked at, he would have to undress somewhat, he tentatively removed his coat, folded it, and set it aside. Then he began to tug off the turtleneck, though even that much effort hurt his shoulder even more. Yes, he was bandaged, but he hadn't really bothered with cleaning or disinfecting.

"It's nothing serious..."

At the moment, there really wasn't anything that would seem attractive about the situation-- the fact that Subaru needed to undress to show him the gravity of his wounds hardly made a difference at the moment, a far contrast from what the previous curse had done to them. He blinked when he saw the bandage on his shoulder, a worried look entering his eyes yet again, then quickly knelt beside him and began to unwrap the bandages, wincing at the sight of the injury, then beginning to clean it almost immediately.

"I don't know how you would take this so easily, Subaru-san! Any deeper and this may have dislocated your shoulder!" he protested, quickly touching it with his fingers to gauge the depth of the injury and then he took a look at Subaru, before reaching out to take some ointment he'd saved and spread it on a clean cloth. A friend had given this to him-- it was effective in slipping in with it's ability to heal and restore any damaged tissue underneath, as well as broken bones, with simple application. It was a strong elixir no doubt-- which was why Ranmaru was easy with it, and the liquid began to shimmer as it began it's healing process.

".. I apologise if this will sting.." he whispered, then allowing the elixir to do it's work, he went to removing Subaru's sandal and carefully treat his leg, to make sure of where the injury was that caused his limp, and turn his foot, then use the same procedure as he did on his shoulder.

"Really, Subaru-san.. have some sense of self-preservation.." he sighed, but then smiled as he looked up at him, reaching for some bandages. He worried, but he wasn't going to be accusatory.

Subaru averted his gaze at Ranmaru's smile. It was easier to be indifferent when he didn't have to make eye contact. No, there was hardly anything attractive about this situation at all. Subaru was not big on being touched in any sort of manner, let alone right against his skin. However, it seemed this was necessary...

...And yes it did sting. But it was easy enough to grin and bear it. Minus the grinning part, that is.

"I assure you, his injuries were worse." Subaru wasn't one to normally enjoy inflicting pain on others, but there was no other way to weaken Seishirou enough to take him down. It had been a rather grueling battle, that was certain. He was exhausted...

As soon as his ankle had been treated, he made a point of pulling away a bit, eyes trained on the floor. "Thank you."

"Ranmaru is certain you had your reasons, but it still had you injured.." he always respected another person's space, even if the curse day had them eliminating any or all part of that entirely, but he wasn't going to protest otherwise-- however, in Subaru's case, he was absolutely certain that he would make light of his injuries in order to not be fussed over, and that alone caused Ranmaru to be concerned enough to examine him thoroughly, checking him to make sure he wasn't going to be uncomfortable, then got back up to bandage the other man's shoulder.

"You're welcome, Subaru-san. It is the least Ranmaru can do. Besides, you will stay here, wont you?" a hint of a hopeful tone came into his voice, but he continued to work easily and for the briefest moment, his eyes traveled to the other's now-revealed body, remembering a brief instance of their moment of passion, and some fading redness on the side of the other's neck... his fault entirely and he quickly looked away, busying himself with tying the bandages.

"If Subaru-san has any more injuries.. use the elixir for it is most effective!" he smiled a bit more shyly now, and once he was certain all was well, he let his hands drop and sat still for a while. "Somehow.. imagining Subaru-san willingly wishing to hurt anyone seems so impossible to believe, but.. if they harmed you, or someone you wished to protect.. you were probably justified."

/ Yes, that absolutely wasn't the most awkward statement ever. / Ranmaru found himself mentally telling himself. / He's going to figure out I'm not trying to approach that topic.. / Why did it seem so.. easy, and not as uncomfortable as he would have thought, though? He couldn't understand, so he didn't think too much on it. It wasn't as if..

He found himself chuckling to himself at his childishness as he began to set the things aside for Subaru to take later at his leisure. ".. Ranmaru just doesn't want you to be in any pain, because Subaru-san wont take care of himself!" he teased lightly, turning to look at him again. "Is this room alright for Subaru-san?" he motioned then, showing off the guest room now that Subaru was acquainted with it. He'd decorated it himself.. though that shouldn't say much. Now his Lord Mitsuhide knew how to make things beautiful. Ranmaru learned off him, of course.

Subaru tipped his head away as Ranmaru bandaged his shoulder. The constant touching... It was making his skin crawl. Not in an entirely unpleasant manner, either... Normally it wouldn't be like that. No. Normally he was just so indifferent... so... dead... but...

"I can't very much say it was for any sort of justice. He put a close acquaintance of mine in a very compromising position, and things happened. I let myself become emotional. I was...angry." Furious, really. "It was for my own satisfaction, and I made him promise not to come near that acquaintance or my sister again." He doubted Seishirou would keep that promise, though.

Brushing off the teasing, he moved to stand up. "Mm. Like I said, anything is fine. I would probably be fine with sleeping in a closet, but having a room like this is nice." Such décor... It was elegant enough to remind him of Seishirou, but it wasn't as...oh what was the word....flashy.

He was so sick of flash. "I like it a lot, in fact." In fact, his voice was a little less monotonous than normal.

That did ring a warning bell for Ranmaru, but he politely kept his reasons to himself. Knowing how absolutely rare it was for Subaru to express anything at all, he let the other speak.. knowing just how much he valued the strength to be able to protect someone he cared for. Drying his own hair forgotten, Ranmaru watched the other man, once again ending up watching his movements and being-- wait, why was he thinking this now? He wasn't usually interested in such things at all, and it confused him to know that Subaru was attracting him this much. The other didn't need that sort of attention, and neither did Ranmaru.

But from what attention they had had.. he couldn't say he had any regrets. He got up as well, organising the things he'd gotten and once done, he made a motion of dusting off his hands. "It's settled then. This room will be Subaru-san's!" with a smile, he moved before him, pointing out the things Subaru might need and explaining that he was free to use anything and everything to his leisure, as well as the house, and once done, he looked up at him with a small smile.

"I hope Subaru-san finds some relief, then, and your effort pays off." he said, in reference to the battle. "But please do not stress yourself, alright? You require rest." his smile faded to a quiet look, and he glanced to a side. "... most people don't usually learn and to know that they are able to rile you up.. gives them a sense of unneeded power." he gave him a silent sort of word of caution in those words then turned back to look at Subaru with a nervous laugh.

"S-So, Is Subaru-san hungry?"

Ranmaru's cautious words were wise enough to make him nod. He couldn't help but notice Ranmaru's slightly awkward movements, and the laugh had seemed forced. Nervous?

Perhaps he wouldn't be staying more than one night. He supposed that Ranmaru was simply very giving out of nature, and the offer to stay wasn't as sincere as it seemed. How giving Ranmaru was... Subaru knew that from--

No.

"If I...remember correctly... I ate sometime this morning."

In a rare show of concern, and a bit of brotherly affection that Kamui had been forcing him to get into the habit of as of late, he reached over and took Ranmaru's towel to drape it playfully across his head, and then ruffled it a bit.

"Ranmaru-san, you're going to catch a cold if you don't finish drying that long hair of yours, and change into some warmer clothing."

"Ah!" Having absolutely not expected such a reaction from Subaru of all people, Ranmaru let out a startled laugh, moving his hands above him as if to stop him and ending up moving his hands over Subaru's in response, beginning to laugh, genuinely, this time. Then, in a show of amusement, peeking out from under the towel the way a mischievous child would, Ranmaru beamed up at the other.

"Subaru-san arrived sooner than Ranmaru expected!" he exclaimed, his eyes twinkling with mirth, and he stood up straight, realising he was still holding Subaru's hands and blushed a bit, quickly letting them go. Shaking his head, he them found himself smiling shyly and he nodded to Subaru.

"Ranmaru has dinner ready. It will be most wonderful to have company!" his eyes lit up, as he spoke the next words, still drying his hair. "Subaru-san will stay, ne? As long as you want.. Ranmaru only hopes Subaru-san will be comfortable." he reached out and pet the other's shoulder out of habit, once again realising he was making contact with bare skin and knowing Subaru didn't like that, stiffened a bit before slowly glancing away. "S-Sorry." Since when did I start bothering about who to touch?

Ranmaru's behavior and response was endearing in a manner that Subaru didn't expect, and he actually almost caught himself smiling. Almost. At the very least, his eyes were warmer than normal.

He had let himself become caught in the casual moment so he actually hadn't thought to be put off by the touch... At least not until Ranmaru pulled his hand away. Then Subaru found himself catching the younger man's hand without really thinking about it.

And when he realized what he had done, he didn't let go immediately. He found himself desiring to actually touch Ranmaru. Even before, with the curse, his gloves had remained. Just like old times, really...

He was getting...so very tired of always living in the past.

Subaru parted his lips as if to say something, but then released Ranmaru's hand rather suddenly, reaching up to rub at his right eye.

Those actions alone were quite different from what the boy expected, though this evening just seemed to be full of surprises, and not only that, but the environment they had slowly built around themselves. From the day he had started to speak to Subaru, to now, it was hard for Ranmaru to not remain close to the other. Dragging Subaru around, teasing him with threats of making him smile and going to concerts together.. and finally, allowing his control to break during a curse and doing what he did..

He couldn't say he had any regrets, but the fact that Subaru had opened up, even a little, was precious to him. They were friends, regardless-- and Ranmaru saw far too much of himself in Subaru to be comfortable, but it was alright. If he couldn't help himself.. he could somewhat help Subaru, right..? For that brief moment that he found himself staring at Subaru, for the first time since coming here, Ranmaru wished that he could find some way to make the other happy, and wanted.

Not realising where his thoughts were going, Ranmaru found them coming to a sudden pause when Subaru released his hand and rubbing at his right eye. Concern entering his eyes again, Ranmaru instinctively moved a hand to the side of Subaru's face and looked directly at him.

"Does it hurt..?" he asked, gazing at the mismatched set of eyes, but then.. unable to help himself, Ranmaru leaned closer and touched Subaru's hand with his own, and leaned closer until he was certainly taking up the other's space-- and without warning, placed a light, lilting kiss over his eyelid, before drawing back, smiling softly.

"My Lord used to say that healing comes with time, and sometimes it hurts more than the injury. But once we get past that, there's no turning back!" he wondered briefly, why he was telling Subaru this at all, but his next words aided that instead. "Subaru-san holds back far too much for his own good." Then, with a rather intentionally cute smile, Ranmaru chuckled a bit. "Now Subaru-san's eye will not bother him, Ranmaru's magic shall begin it's work!"

Dorky? Quite so. But he had to take his mind off the awkwardness somehow..

The sudden closeness made him freeze in utter confusion, and he couldn't even think to back away before Ranmaru was suddenly in his space and...kissing his eye? It was a move that he never would have estimated, and it was more intimate that most other things for Subaru, especially considering what they eye represented.

For a long moment after, he couldn't think of anything really to say, due to his mind feeling numb. Then, the corners of his lips twitched up a bit, and his head tilted down as he reached out to thread his fingers through Ranmaru's damp hair.

"I think it started working awhile ago..." Oh, what was he doing? Aside from being foolishly swept up in the odd atmosphere.

For some reason, Ranmaru felt something flutter inside him when Subaru stilled that way, quite having expected that at the very least. His hand still resting on the side of the man's face, Ranmaru had a clear view of the other's handsome face and right at that moment, even if it was a flicker, Subaru appeared to be a lot more relaxed and .. perhaps, Ranmaru could say, content-- when he looked at him like that.

He wasn't one to inhibit affections, as seen with his attitude towards friends, however.. this just felt a little more nicer than normal and he couldn't entirely place why. The fact that it was Subaru here made things all the more.. important and.. just beautiful, in his eyes. He sighed at the hand in his hair, squirming a little before stopping anything that may have been seen as protest-- the problem was he liked having his hair touched, and when Subaru did that, the silver-eyed boy only managed to lock his gaze with the other's a bit more strongly than before, even as he blushed at the other's part-compliment.

He could stop here, laugh this off.. but for some reason the moment called for something more, and Ranmaru moved his face closer again, just brushing past Subaru's lips in a whisper. "... then Ranmaru hopes Subaru-san will continue to allow it to work well.." before he allowed himself to lose himself, and with a partly coy smile, pressed his lips against Subaru's and fit their mouths together in what was an undeniable expression of affection.

/.. Ah. This shouldn't feel this good.. he might be uncomfort..able... what am I doing..? / right now, even his thoughts refused to make sense. And without caring now, he drew Subaru's face closer, in what became a gentle kiss, giving him enough room to pull away but on a whole, not really holding back with his gesture of affection.

So unused to this atmosphere, Subaru couldn't even begin to think of a reason to pull away. It was comfortable, and pleasant, and warm... He could remember how gentle Ranmaru was before, even when caught in that heavy passion that had made it hard to breathe. Now, it seemed just as gentle, though less rushed.

His fingers in Ranmaru's hair slid down as his eyes closed, and he found himself pulling the younger man closer. Enjoying such a simple pleasure as kissing... no... That had never been much of an enjoyment with Seishirou. Not on a pure level. Nothing was pure with him.

And so, even with his last experience with Ranmaru, he still felt...awkward. This situation, this gentleness...it was alien to him after all.

Easing his lips away, he lowered his head to rest it against Ranmaru's shoulder, lips brushing against the curve of his neck as he murmured, "I am not normally... like this..."

He had no problems being held or being kissed-- though that was limited to someone he ultimately trusted and it wasn't like he'd do this sort of thing with just anyone-- but with Subaru, it seemed to come really easily, just as easily as it was with Kurogane. The other had his quiet feelings for Fai-san and Ranmaru didn't mind, so long as they made him happy.. and with Subaru, he couldn't help but have the urges that he did. On a purely emotional level, where physical needs came next, something that he'd last experienced only with one other person.. /And I killed that person with my own hands../

Moving his free hand down towards the side of Subaru's body, because he felt warmed by the touch of lips against his neck, his hand against the other's face slid up, gently caressing the back of his head, fingers shifting in his hair, attempting to relax him, to let him feel comfortable, and easy.

At his words, Ranmaru smiled softly, tilting his head slightly to feel a further brush of the lips on impulse, and then brought his hand over Subaru's bare chest, holding himself closer.

"Neither am I.." a soft, whispered confession. "But... it's alright.. when Ranmaru is with Subaru-san." he wanted to make him content and at peace, and the boy's intent was pure regardless of how he went about it. He turned his head to brush his lips over Subaru's earlobe.

"... don't stop." a request, that surprised even him. /.. allow yourself to do as you please./

Don't stop? Subaru didn't want to. But at the same time, his desires were rarely related to this sort of thing, and when it came down to it, he never actually did a whole lot with Seishirou, unless he was feeling particularly angry...and what he did then, well...he really didn't want to do any of that to Ranmaru.

Rather embarrassed about his lack of knowledge, but not one to really admit when at a loss, he tried to think of the sort of things he liked. With that as a bit of guidance, he found himself acting a bit more easily. With fingers still hidden beneath dampened cloth, he brushed away Ranmaru's towel, letting him have more access to his throat. There, he let his lips part, brushing, seeking any sweet spots he might have there.

Finding a particularly delicate spot that was still wet from Ranmaru's hair, he pulled away the damp strands and covered the soft skin with his mouth, sucking lightly and letting his tongue tease.

Not being a person who was actively into such things at all, Ranmaru may have confessed to knowing just as little as Subaru-- but he often let his heart do the thinking for him and when he thought of the possibility of pleasing others, and to know what would successfully pleasure them, his work became a while lot pleasant. And the fact that he was thinking of pleasuring Subaru, well. That just made things a lot more pleasant.

He'd picked up certain things from Kurogane, the man was good if not amazing at what he did, and Ranmaru wasn't a slow learner. Which was why, when Subaru made Ranmaru nearly go weak in the knees with his mouth against his neck, he released a shuddering gasp, and his hand traced down instinctively, brushing his fingers over Subaru's left nipple while his other hand trailed down over the back of Subaru's neck, just below his shoulders and he bent his head, just a bit, to gently kiss the side of Subaru's neck in response, then shifted, so that he could lay lilting, light kisses over his jawline.

"Subaru san is gentle.." he whispered, remembering how Subaru had reacted to certain touches back when they did this under the influence under the curse, the images coming in vividly. He kept those images in mind as his guide, trying to remember all he'd done, but letting things happen as the mood allowed it.

The comment almost made him laugh inside. Not precisely because it was untrue, but rather he just had never thought of himself in that way. Gentle. With some things, perhaps... In manner of touch, he didn't know how else to be. He didn't have any feelings of distress to complicate matters.

Ranmaru's touches, however, were certainly making him weak in the knees, and he found himself abruptly sitting to make it a bit easier on his ankle. With one hand reaching for Ranmaru's, he was sure to bring him down with him onto the futon, and he found himself brushing at Ranmaru's robe to reveal more flesh. He wasn't used to desiring in this fashion...

Completely different person. Completely different desire.

Ducking his head, he kissed his newly revealed shoulder and continued to push down that side of the robe so that he could caress his arm. Even with his gloves on, he still enjoyed the dulled touch. "Do you... not want me to be?"

This was getting a little more interesting than he'd first expected it-- perhaps Subaru's thoughts about coming here being a bad idea were well-founded, but at the same time, he was certain there would be no reason to complain on his part. He liked this; he hoped Subaru liked it even more and that he wasn't faltering in satisfying him. He knew that he wasn't a bad lover, so he hoped that accounted for something..

So when he was pulled onto the futon, Ranmaru found himself turning red-cheeked, as Subaru gracefully exposed him, and he made sure to give him the space he needed, unable to keep his breaths from coming out as shakily as they were. The feel of gloved hands against bare skin was not unwelcome, but a brief flash of a memory from when Soubi had slipped off Subaru's glove and revealed the inverted scar on the other's hand flashed in Ranmaru's mind-- before dulling and disappearing. Subaru had his reasons, and he would respect that.

Right now, the caresses and touches were enough to drive him mad with need-- but he had an intense amount of self-control, which was helping. Well, maybe not entirely, but enough to not do anything that would be deemed improper, and he shifted, so that he could lay down and Subaru could move above him.. even in a submissive position like this, Ranmaru knew how to take control, which he did, by drawing Subaru closer, caressing a hand over his back as his shoulder was kissed, and shifted to allow his robe to be further removed, his cheeks tinged a heated pink now.

At Subaru's words, Ranmaru merely let out a soft, breathy chuckle, and buried his face in Subaru's shoulder, the side of his neck, nuzzling and gently nipping it. "Perhaps.. if Subaru-san enjoys such a thing." he could move faster, but he wanted to enjoy this.. and Subaru's warmth, and savor them well.

Leaning over Ranmaru like this, was....something...new. It was a dominant position and, though he loathed to admit it, was not one he was used to taking. Still, it was nice, to simply hover there and enjoy the younger man's closeness, and his constant nuzzling alone was making Subaru feel light headed.

"It's not... something I'm accustomed to... but it's nice..." He brushed back Ranmaru's bangs to let a kiss linger on his forehead for a moment before he leaned down to claim his lips for a much longer while.

Unfortunately, he shifted wrong and put too much weight on the arm he shouldn't have, pulling at the gash in his shoulder, and he was quick to flinch and sit up. "Nn. Sorry..."

The kiss against his forehead triggered another set of memories, from him being a child, from Mitsuhide-sama commenting him on an accomplishment well-made, from a kiss given before he let himself sleep. So many things, and now, to a gesture of affection from Subaru himself, something he couldn't exactly place why-- but it put those memories back well. And at the given kiss on his mouth, Ranmaru was only too happy to oblige, when the kiss was broken and his eyes flew open, immediately sitting up with the other, instinctively reaching to steady Subaru's arm and look at him to check him for any other pain he may have.

Then, his gaze softened, and he whispered, "The elixir will take an hour or so to work.." he shifted closer, bringing his fingers to the place he'd bandaged, and dipped his head forward to lay a gentle kiss over it. Enough to be felt, but not enough to harm. Then, he drew back and touched the side of Subaru's face, gazing into his eyes with a certain hint of warmth, then moved his face to kiss Subaru's cheek, dropping one hand over his chest and letting his hand rest over his 'heart'.

".. Aa. Subaru-san is as excited as Ranmaru... that makes Ranmaru happy." he whispered, with a shy chuckle. ".. Ranmaru is happy as long as Subaru-san enjoys it as well."

He hadn't even realized just how fast his heart was beating until Ranmaru stated that, and then his cheeks warmed up a bit in light embarrassment. Some things even he couldn't hide.

Rather...it felt like there was not quite as much to hide with him. It was odd how much Ranmaru reminded him of himself... Weren't people who were similar supposed to pointedly not get along? This seemed to be working the opposite.

However, there were distinct differences...for Subaru no longer put any effort into smiling.

Still, he was enjoying himself, and looking down for a moment, he seemed to struggle with some inner conflict before decidedly removing his gloves and setting them aside. Then, he lifted both hands to place them over Ranmaru's, holding it secure against his chest as he leaned forward to lightly bump their foreheads together. "Stop being so concerned over my happiness... What do you want?"

Scars aside, Subaru's hands were actually quite beautiful, and one of his finger points. Delicate without being too feminine, though due to being hidden beneath gloves a good half of his life, and not really wielding very many sturdy weapons, they were surprisingly soft, and sensitive enough that touching Ranmaru's hand maybe his fingers twitch a little at first.

That was transforming and for the shortest while, Ranmaru believed even his breath had been refused permission to be released. That look on Subaru's face.. it changed him, into someone much younger, and perhaps that thing certain people said about smiles being inexplicably precious and transforming was true in his case. Because when the other smiled at him, Ranmaru felt a certain sense of uncontrolled security and comfort, something that broke down an inhibition in the other and the removal of his gloves was another action that intensified the beauty of the situation altogether.

I got to see it.. before anyone else..?

He couldn't quite believe it and a certain sense of warmth spread through the boy's body, and he couldn't quite place why he was feeling so happy. But, the best things in life were intensified by simple gestures and Subaru had just given him more than that. The touch of the other man's hands on his own, which were slightly sword-calloused and somewhat rougher in comparison (though possibly softer due to his lack of battle since coming here) gave him security, and he released a soft chuckle, feeling content for the first time in days as he nudged his own forehead against Subaru's and brought his other hand to place over the back of his hand-- almost protectively, as if quietly saying that he would help protect these hands that had been hidden away for so long.

"How can I ask for anything.. when Subaru-san has given Ranmaru what he wants without question?" he raised his gaze, blushing a bit and smiling at Subaru warmly. "You're beautiful, Subaru-san. My only want now.. is to keep your smile alive. If you will permit Ranmaru.." at the words, he leaned closer and touched his lips to Subaru's in a gentle kiss.

"No one's ever asked me what I want, before.." he then admitted embarrassedly, as he drew back a bit.

The intensity of Ranmaru's sudden surge of emotion was enough to startle Subaru. Just his expression alone was enough to make the young Sakurazukamori realize what he'd done, and that made his smile falter. Still, it had certainly been there for a short while, though now he was embarrassed, though moved, beyond belief.

Ranmaru's claim to want to keep his smile alive was touching, but terribly embarrassing, and there was honestly nothing he could think of to respond. Yes? No? Could one really say no to something like that?

With a confused sigh, he squeezed Ranmaru's hands and tipped his head, letting featherlight kisses move from the corner of his mouth to his ear, and now it was all the more audible how husky his voice was with restrained desire.

"Then think carefully and answer, because... I have no idea what I'm doing." His instincts weren't any help. His instincts were trained to work with Seishirou's habits, unfortunately.

He would have laughed in amusement had he realised his statement about keeping Subaru's smile had embarrassed him-- but he let out a small purr in his throat, when Subaru's lips breathed so well and heatedly over his ear, his voice sending tingles down the younger warrior's body. For the briefest of brief moments, Ranmaru imagined Mitsuhide, his long hair brushing past Ranmaru's cheek as he whispered something in his ear, and would draw back like a tease, leaving the boy wondering.. and it vanished, which caused Ranmaru to tilt his head slightly and confirm that who he was with right now, who he was so comfortable being this intimate with, was Subaru.. and no one else.

Then, with a small smile, he pulled away the hand on Subaru's chest, and let his fingers trace downwards, towards Subaru's waist, tracing a line over his stomach and then, in a voice that was intended to arouse with it's softness and allure, he whispered, "... please allow Ranmaru to pleasure you, Subaru-san." which he -was- technically doing right now, but it wouldn't hurt to be polite about it. "... this time.. I want to hold you without the influence of a curse."

Even as eloquent as his phrasing was, it still left Subaru blushing like mad. Well, that and the slender fingers tracing along his skin, making the flesh tingle long after they'd moved on.

He would have commented that such a thing was an odd request to make Ranmaru happy, but deep down Subaru knew how nice it was to make someone else happy of their own accord. Still, he...didn't know how to answer that.

"O-of course... I mean... ah, whatever makes you happy..." He didn't like getting flustered. It hadn't happened in so long, too.

This time, he didn't hold back in laughing-- it was a light laugh, never making fun of him, but in satisfaction, and Ranmaru smiled warmly at the blush that had chosen to appear on Subaru's face, causing him to be as flustered as he was now. Moving a finger to Subaru's lips, Ranmaru smiled fully now, a light blush on his own cheeks as he whispered, ".. this should be equal.." equally satisfying.. and with that, he slid the hand on Subaru's stomach to his side, and gently, used it to push the other man back against the futon, careful not to hurt him, and at the same time, he leaned in close and captured Subaru's mouth in a much more intense, and heated kiss, sliding his hand free of Subaru's hold and take his left one in his hand, to rest at the edge of his robe, as if requesting him to help him off with it, and once he broke the kiss, his breaths were just slightly labored.

"You can do as you please too.." another light kiss against the Sakurazukamori's mouth, and he stroked the side of his body with his fingers, trailing them over his stomach and near his lower body, and moved his face into the side of Subaru's neck, gently kissing and suckling the skin and finding Subaru to be quite delectable.

"Is Subaru-san.. happy..?" he asked, as a light whisper.

Subaru didn't have any complaints to laying back, and relaxed easily with Ranmaru on top of him. It was hard to believe such a beautiful young man was hovering over him like this, teasing him with touches and kisses, and with such a seductive tone...yet so different...

Subaru's eyelashes fluttered, and at Ranmaru's invitation to do as he pleased, he let one hand left to touch to his other shoulder, letting his robe slip down until his torso was completely revealed. The skin was exquisite, and soft to the touch...remembering something Ranmaru had done earlier, he let his fingertips brush across his chest, caressing a nipple, though he was so out of breath himself and it was taking all his self-control to not just squirm and beg.

Seishirou had liked to make him beg...

He shut his eyes and dropped his head back for a moment, looking pained. "With you, I feel happy, and that..." He wasn't used to it. It was just plain unnatural. Occasionally his sister made him truly happy here in the City. Especially when they'd both had to watch those children, oh God. Without her he would have gone mad. And Kamui, as depressing as the boy was, did make him happy the few times they were able to talk.

But this was just...different. New. It made him bashful and he felt an awful lot like a teenager again... "It's nice...Ranmaru..."

Memories once again, from the other night, in which Subaru had so passionately held him, desperation in both their actions driving them into something they knew they had no control over, Ranmaru couldn't help but think he'd gotten the better deal right now. His breath caught in his throat as his nipple was teased, letting his robe fall off one side, revealing his body that had only just been warmed with a hot bath and now was warm for an entirely different reason. For being how he was, Ranmaru took care of his body, had been at his prime when he'd died, which helped him in not feeling embarrassed as it was revealed.

Catching the expression on Subaru's face, Ranmaru paused for a moment, his long hair draping over his shoulders and he moved a hand to push them back, gauging his partner's reactions. He didn't want to do something that Subaru would regret, yet at the same time, he didn't want to hold himself back after coming so far now.

However, Subaru's words, made him realise that this was just a side to the Sakurazukamori built up over the years and causing him to react the way he was now. So much must have happened to Subaru for him to become how he was now, but at the same time, Ranmaru could imagine that there may have been a time, Subaru would have been a bit more lighthearted, innocent.. joyous.

Like right now. He may have not been joyous or ecstatic.. but his reactions were indeed tender and cherishable and without realising it, he silently vowed that he wanted to keep Subaru's joy for as long as he could, and let his heart be at ease.. he deserved it, so much more.

Moving to kiss the side of his face, Ranmaru whispered, ".. you deserve to be happy, Subaru-san." his hand trailed to the side, where he could intertwine his fingers with the other's and hold his hand affectionately, and he moved, touching their bodies together and sliding down to kiss over the side of Subaru's neck.

"... Ranmaru is happy with you, now. The past feels even further away, when I am with you." he blushed, realising how emotional that may have sounded, and he chuckled, moving his face up to kiss the side of Subaru's mouth. He was a handsome man.. so sensitive and caring, and Ranmaru was constantly reminded of his Lord with him, except.. he was so much more different, and .. perhaps even more understanding.

Understanding was the key word to how he felt in response to Ranmaru's comment, and he squeezed his hand before drawing it to his mouth to kiss his knuckles. "I know what you mean... It's like a dream, I suppose. For once, not a nightmare..."

With a content sigh, he flattened Ranmaru's hand against his mouth, kissing his palm, and continuing to the tips of his fingers, where he nipped just lightly without thinking too much about what he was doing. His lips just kept on moving, though, back to his knuckles, and then finally to his wrist, where he finally took his turn to murmur with hushed embarrassment, "Please don't stop..."

Those actions just did it for the young page, sending a trigger of pleasure and warmth through his body at each kiss and touch and the tender way he was being treated in return. It was nice.. to have a return of affection the way this was going, and he blushed deeper at the way he was kissed-- he was quite sensitive at his wrists, and Subaru didn't realise that his action alone was turning him on more than he could say.

Were I able to, I'd bring you the sweetest dreams to counter all your nightmares, Subaru-san.. for what good are nightmares, when they only destroy your living world..? he let his fingers then touch Subaru's lips in response, and gently urged his face towards him, bending to purr near his lips, ".. After such a request.. I could never refuse.."

And captured his mouth in a much deeper kiss than before, this time.. as he pulled back, he continued it again, and hesitating a bit, slid his tongue into the other's mouth, to gently rub against the muscle within and felt a little more arouse himself at the contact, while his hand on Subaru's chest slid down, to gently caress over his groin, through his trousers, hoping to bring the other to the height of pleasure.

Ranmaru's voice really was so pleasant to listen to... It was...enticing, really, and it made Subaru feel almost drugged when he purred like that. The kiss certainly woke him back up, though, and he willingly let his lips part to welcome the invasion. It was wet and hot and intimate, and he was just pushing up away from the futon while attempting to shyly explore Ranmaru's mouth when he felt his hand slip over his pants.

Actually surprised, for some bizarre reason, it caused him to jerk back and bite down--right on Ranmaru's lower lip. Immediately feeling terrible for that, he leaned back up to kiss his lower lip and letting the tip of his tongue dart across the spot before murmuring out apologies.

"S-sorry... I'm sorry..." When did he...get THAT sensitive? He was already beginning to squirm, and he wanted to touch Ranmaru now, but oh no he was so out of it already and on top of that simply afraid to take the initiative.

Ranmaru's eyes widened when his lip was bitten, stiffening where he was so as not to cause himself injury, but the trigger of pain had gone through him and he inhaled sharply, wondering if he'd done something wrong-- before Subaru's gentle apology and affectionate gestures in return made it seem as though nothing had happened. He was a warrior, after all and such things barely seemed to be troublesome after a while.. besides, the way Subaru was responding was arousing in itself and Ranmaru smiled, with the hint of a smirk, and whispered past his lips.. "Were I a lesser person, you may have not been forgiven.." he kissed the side of Subaru's mouth, then slid downwards, his hand working on removing the other's trousers, slipping them down even as he moved, and brushed his lips over Subaru's right nipple, releasing his hand from the hold Subaru had on it, to caress the side of his neck, then over his collarbone and brushed his own lower body teasingly against Subaru's, letting out a small whimper of need himself.

"S-Subaru-san... " he sighed, lowering his head back to rain light kisses over the center of his chest, and nuzzling him. His fingers slid downwards, now to gently stroke over the other's member beneath him, lightly teasing now. He didn't want Subaru to feel as though his time was wasted, so he was going to make sure to pleasure him thoroughly.

The feeling of Ranmaru's obvious arousal matching his made his entire body flush with heat, and Ranmaru's teasing comment only embarrassed him more. He really hadn't meant to bite his lip. Was Ranmaru honestly joking, or had he been serious? He was about to ask...

Then he heard the strain in Ranmaru's voice, and found himself arching with a hushed moan as he felt bare fingers against the revealed erection and a soft mouth against a pert nipple. Honestly, when it got to this point, Subaru had serious issues with controlling himself. He had always had good self control, but whenever his lust got this heavy, it began to fall apart. Already he was beginning to writhe, to whisper out Ranmaru's name.

He even found himself reaching down, brushing aside fabric so that he could shyly touch the younger man's thighs. He felt smooth skin, caressed it, then found the firmer, hardened flesh, and gently squeezed.

"You don't...have to be...careful with me, you know..." he gasped out. "There's no way you'll hurt me." Not anymore than he already had been, anyway, and with this mood he was positive he would enjoy anything.

Ranmaru's expression changed, to a visibly wanton one, and for the briefest while, Ranmaru just didn't know how to respond. Subaru's hand was so gentle against his own member, much more softer than any lover he'd experienced before, that it just aroused him even further, and his cheeks flushed a deeper crimson. In response, he began to gently stroke Subaru's member further, and stilling himself to further feel the hand on his member, Ranmaru waited, before moving his free hand to push Subaru's hand away.

Subaru's pleasure came first.

Then, he slid down, kissing over his navel, and pulling down his trousers alongwith, Ranmaru revealed the other's member, still gently stroking it and glanced up at the other man.. he was so beautiful, he had to admit, and to pleasure him was a pleasure of it's own.

"... I don't plan to hurt you. But I will bring you satisfaction, Subaru-san.." with that, he gave Subaru's length a few more strokes, before letting his tongue out to gently lick over it.. letting Subaru get used to the sensation, and after a few more licks, he lowered his head, and took him fully in his mouth, his hand sliding down to pull his hair back, and began to suck him, feeling the heat from Subaru's member fill his mouth.

I.. want to see you at the height of pleasure..

As Ranmaru's kisses began to move south, Subaru looked a little dazed and... confused, honestly, especially when his hand was pushed away. It wasn't until he said something about satisfaction, it clicked together in Subaru's head, but certainly not quick enough to really prepare him.

His skilled hand alone had been enough, but now there was something hot and wet dragging against him, and shortly after that, Ranmaru's entire mouth... oh... Lord... if there was one... he... oh...

Both hands flew up to cover his face, his palms muffling his voice somewhat as it began to raise from whispery moans to throaty wails. He could feel his toes curl as his heels dug against the futon, and it was so sudden and so intense he was just utterly beside himself with madness.

It was because it had been building up... So much gentle, teasing, tender foreplay, and now this... he...

"I can't... not much longer, I... You have to stop or I... I'll..."

It was rather lovely, the way Subaru was reacting, and Ranmaru was good at what he was doing, visibly so. His hand moved as well as his mouth, to add the stimulation he required, already so aroused himself that he was certain he wouldn't be able to hold back much longer himself.

He drew back his mouth, licking over the member as he did so, and whispered, in a husky, heated breath, "Then don't hold back." before he resumed what he was doing, this time, focusing on his task at hand, and beginning to use his tongue even as he continued to suck. Subaru was so hot.. he was half-afraid of what may come, and with his free hand, he began to stroke the other's inner thigh, inhaling through his nose..

His own member throbbed with need, and he then slid his own hand down to stroke at his member at the same time, continuing his actions as well.

He was getting close..

Subaru shook his head a bit, reaching down with one shaky hand to brush back Ranmaru's hair. "But...you..." He couldn't see at this angle very well, not without moving more. And right at the moment his entire body felt weighed down with the heavy passion that was thick in the room.

He wasn't acting like himself. He knew this. And yet it was so hard to care, when it felt this good...

The gasping man did do his best to hold back for as long as he could, but with the expert way Ranmaru was using his tongue, and sucking like that, and...Subaru didn't stand a chance, really. The muscles in his abdomen tightened, twisted, the pressure reached it's peak...and then climaxed over.

The orgasm hit him hard enough to make his fingers twist in the younger man's longer, silky hair, and his body seemed to freeze for a moment in time with his back arched, head tipped back, and free hand gripping the pillow so hard it nearly tore.

And then he was left spent, and most definitely trembling, speechless, in the aftermath.

Ranmaru's eyes went wide when Subaru came, though he didn't move his mouth back, instead, moaning deep in his throat, even as he swallowed just about the most of the other's release, and pulled back when he could, making sure there wasn't a mess, needing to finally breathe as he did so, gasping in heavy breaths-- he hadn't released yet, and he drew back, wiping his mouth, and blushing deeply at the sight of Subaru displayed so wantonly and vulnerably before him. He knelt then, shifting so Subaru could move his hands back, still keeping a hand over his own member, and the slightest of sounds coming from him.

".. S-Subaru-san.." his throat still felt hot from what he'd swallowed, and he blushed crimson. "I'm not.. quite done."

Subaru opened his eyes when he heard Ranmaru's voice again, and he tried to shake off his daze to glance down. Ranmaru was obviously still in need, and the realization that he had come first made him feel not only guilty, but foolish. Although now he just wanted Ranmaru to feel pleasure all the more.

Acting purely on impulse, still rather drunk on the mood, he found himself reaching to tug Ranmaru up, but he didn't stop with just kissing on the mouth, though he did let that linger for a moment. He could taste himself like that...

Remaining laying back, Subaru hooked an arm around Ranmaru's waist to tug him up, ignoring any stress this was putting on his shoulder. The younger man's aching desire was surprisingly beautiful like this, where Subaru had quite a view, and he first kissed his inner thigh while letting a hand touch the tip of his member, featherlight fingertips caressing downward to take him, and without much further warning, took him into his mouth, one arm remaining wrapped around his waist to make sure he stayed there above him.

He felt embarrassed, though he had held himself back quite a bit while pleasuring Subaru so he wasn't surprised he still had some left, though the tension building up was really becoming uncomfortable-- he supposed he could work alone at it but he didn't want to embarrass Subaru by doing it in front of him-- however, the other's next actions alarmed him, and he nearly melted at the way he was kissed, so tenderly, even though his mouth had just been on Subaru..

He blushed, releasing a small cry of surprise when he was tugged up, and he realised the position he was being brought into, but being too aroused to protest it, at this angle and seeing Subaru work the way he was, he positioned himself comfortably to give himself movement and to not put any weight on Subaru, and his eyes widened briefly as he felt the heated mouth around his member and he gasped.

".. W-Wait, you d..don.. Ah.." he wasn't sure how he managed to speak at a time like this, and very soon, he realised if he didn't cover his mouth, he'd make the most embarrassing needy noises ever, so he moved a hand to his mouth to cover it, the other hand balancing him so as not to choke Subaru as he began to move, throwing his head back as the tension got even more severe, his leg muscles tightening

Even with the noises as muffled as they were, Subaru could still hear enough to please him. He was still in so much of a daze, unable to believe he was doing this, but...there it was. And it was warm and moist and hot. Subaru let one hand slip up from around Ranmaru's waist, caressing his lower back and side as he let instinct take over.

At first it was pure and simple contact, with his tongue teasing at the beading slit at the tip before he took in more, simply letting his his mouth engulf the hardness as if it were completely natural. It was when he felt Ranmaru's thigh muscles tense that he sucked in, squeezing his waist with one hand while the other stroked at the base of Ranmaru's thick member.

He wanted to know that Ranmaru would get pleasure out of this, too... and this seemed the best way, really.

Ranmaru couldn't believe this was happening, and in response, feeling his member throb so needily within the confines of Subaru's mouth, he began to gently move his hips but already knowing he was hitting his peak and it wouldn't be long now. Each caress, each stimulating stroke of his hand, was helping to drive the younger boy to a sense of need and pleasure he didn't usually allow himself to indulge in.

"Subaru-san.. so good.."

Finally, he couldn't hold back any more, and a muffled moan against his hand would probably tell Subaru more than what he could feel-- and as he began to feel the tensing of his lower body and the heat beginning to spread into electric chills, curling his toes, Ranmaru couldn't help but throw back his head, a wanton cry with Subaru's name muffled in a gasp escaped him, and he released, climaxing into the other's mouth, and finally sank back, once done, unable to keep himself steady had it not been for Subaru's hands supporting him.

He couldn't speak at all now, and was quite a mess in comparison.. but flustered and released as he was, he tried to steady his breathing.. and make sure he didn't collapse..

Ranmaru's orgasmic cry alone was enough to send chills down Subaru's spine, and his fingertips dig in a bit as the younger man came into his mouth. This was something he'd done before, though, so he took it in stride, doing his best not to let anything leak out

After thoroughly cleaning Ranmaru's spent member with his tongue, he tugged back down so that Ranmaru's sweat-slickened body could slide against his just enough so that Subaru could strain to kiss his neck, and there he sucked gently.

The air was still hot and heavy, and Subaru was more content that he's been in... well.. probably since before his sister died. He didn't believe he'd been content at all since then.

Relief spreading over the boy with a heavy blush settling onto his cheeks once he was pulled down, Ranmaru settled next to Subaru, his body bare and sliding his hand over Subaru's waist, arching his neck slightly to feel the gentle suckling and attempted to steady his heavy breathing. Spent, relaxed, and basking in the afterglow, Ranmaru took a while, then gently tipped his head to be able to pres his lips to Subaru's forehead, and whispered,

"Thank you.."

He was still polite even in this state of need, and he embraced Subaru closer, eyes half-opening to gaze at the other man. And for some reason, there was a scent around Subaru that reminded him of cherry blossoms..

His other hand went up to caress Subaru's cheek tenderly as he gazed at him, then pressed a small kiss to the other's mouth, able to taste himself on him and letting his tongue dart over his lips to let him clean him in a way.

"Ranmaru.. is glad. Subaru-san came here.." with a softer smile that was almost shy, Ranmaru gently poked noses with Subaru.

"You wont leave Ranmaru without telling.. right..?"

The voice was soft, gentle...lulling. Subaru's eyelashes fluttered a bit before he processed what Ranmaru was saying, and then he nodded and lightly squeezed Ranmaru's arm, gazing up.

Such a kind, sweet expression. It was still unnerving, knowing what had just happened...what he'd just done...of his own free will.

"Mm. I won't."

Ranmaru hadn't any regrets.. without a doubt, he liked Subaru, and while this was the second time he was doing something like this (in comparison to their first time where he'd actually gone much farther than today).. he believed today was.. certainly a lot more better than that time.

Moving to rest his head under Subaru's chin, Ranmaru breathed in the heated scent of his body, and whispered, "Rest, Subaru-san." then.. "Ranmaru is here for you."

With a weak nod, he let his eyes slide shut, head tipping to the side a bit to nuzzle the pillow. Ranmaru's body was warm against his, and comforting. Not that Subaru would claim he needed protection or anything of the sort, but even he got lonely, and this was just... right.

Reaching up, he threaded his fingers back into Ranmaru's hair, absently noting that it was finally dry, and stroked it while he let the lethargic air take over. Really, he was most certainly falling asleep like this.

But not before he murmured out, "You'll... catch cold..."

He was already making sure of that; and reaching down, to grab the blanket folded neatly at Subaru's feet (thankfully not dirtied with their activity), and spread it, slipping it around Subaru's legs and pulling it up over his waist, and himself-- though he knew by all means he should leave, but the activity had rendered him positively weak in the knees.

Kissing Subaru's throat affectionately, he whispered, ".. I'll be fine." and yawned a little. ".. Ranmaru.. wont bother Subaru-san too much.." he murmured, already feeling so drowsy from their activity that there was no question of him bothering anyone at all.

Enjoying Subaru's warmth, Ranmaru then whispered quietly, ".. thank you." again, and the next words were a little less audible, enough to just be a breath. "..daisuki." /Mitsuhide-sama.. forgive me./