CHAPTER 19
Teruo
Teruo stared at the play of light on the ceiling made by the lamp.
Too many thoughts occupied in his mind making the skin on his back slick and clinging uncomfortably to the sheets.
He didn’t even know what to focus on. The impending repair of his soul next week?
The extractor still at large? Nakagawa’s decision to leave homicide?
Teruo closed his eyes. If he didn’t at least attempt to take a break and breathe, he was gonna go insane.
The bedroom door opened and Shinji entered, bare-chested and in pajama shorts.
After he had returned home, he’d insisted on doing all the house chores by himself so Teruo could take it easy.
Teruo was incredibly grateful, and even though he wasn’t used to sitting still, resting a little had helped his body recover.
“I’m done and all yours now.” Shinji grinned and crawled onto the bed. He settled next to Teruo, the strands of his hair tickling Teruo’s shoulder.
“Thank you,” Teruo said.
Shinji nuzzled against Teruo’s cheek and gave him a sweet kiss. “Anything for my favorite boyfriend.”
Teruo’s lips quirked. “You know, ‘favorite’ implies there might be other boyfriends.”
“Yep. You’re boyfriend number one. The bed is boyfriend number two.” Shinji caressed the mattress. “And the pillow is boyfriend number three.” He fluffed it up and sniggered.
Teruo burst into laughter. He adored this playful side of Shinji. It never failed to ease the burden clouding his mind. He trailed his thumb across Shinji’s lips, then pressed his mouth against them. There was nothing better in this world than having Shinji here with him.
Teruo pulled back and noticed there was no more glow of white reiryoku around Shinji.
He didn’t feel the usual pull of energy either.
Perhaps Nakajima Kazuya’s good news helped ease Shinji’s worry somewhat, even though Teruo could tell from Shinji’s tone when he explained Nakajima’s plan that he was unhappy with how things evolved.
Shinji placed a palm on Teruo’s chest. “I can tell you’re agonizing over something. Are you worried about tomorrow? I’ll be with you the entire time.”
“Well, no. I mean, yes, but not that much. It’s just bloodwork and magic. Nothing I haven’t done before. I am worried, but it’s something unrelated to this that’s really nagging me.” A despondent chuckle escaped his lips.
Shinji pushed himself up and lied down on top of Teruo, his frame fitting so well against Teruo’s body. He placed a kiss on Teruo’s jaw. “Tell me.”
“I accidentally found out that Nakagawa wants to transfer to another unit.”
“Accidentally?”
“Her rejection letter got mixed up with the crime reports and ended up on my desk.”
“So, she has already applied and was rejected,” Shinji stated.
“Yes.”
“Then she’ll remain in homicide.”
Teruo averted his eyes and stared at the ceiling again. “Only because she wasn’t accepted.”
“You think she wanted to leave because of you.”
“Wouldn’t be the first one,” Teruo muttered.
Shinji gently trailed the back of his hand against Teruo’s cheek. “I think you’re wrong this time. I think she had a different reason to leave and it has nothing to do with you.”
Teruo held Shinji’s hand and kissed his palm, then his wrist. “I hope you’re right.”
“Why not speak to her on Monday? Clear the air and find out why she wanted to transfer.”
“I don’t want to make her uncomfortable,” Teruo said.
“You won’t. Speak with her just how you’re speaking to me right now.”
Teruo sucked in a breath. “Not the same thing. You’re my boyfriend. It’s easier to be blunt with you because I know you won’t misinterpret my tone or words.”
“Give Nakagawa more credit. She doesn’t misinterpret your words either. She’s smart and level-headed.”
Teruo nodded. “I guess the situation we’re in makes me blow things out of proportion.”
“Hey…” Shinji raked his fingers through Teruo’s hair. “It’s natural to be worried, but I’m sure she’s not leaving because of you.”
Teruo wrapped his arms around Shinji’s waist and held him tight. He placed a kiss on Shinji’s neck and then on his lips.
“How are you feeling?” Shinji asked.
“Strangely good?” Teruo said. “It’s a bit like the calm before the storm. Like a false sense of security before shit hits the fan.”
“We’ll fix it before that happens.”
“Yeah…”
Neither of them sounded too convinced. Teruo could tell Shinji was really trying and he appreciated it, but until the problem was actually solved, he’d remain skeptical.
“Want me to leave so you can rest?” Shinji asked.
“No way!” Teruo tightened his grasp on Shinji’s waist. “I rested enough.”
“You only rested for a few hours.”
“That’s a whole vacation.”
Shinji sighed. “Seriously now.”
“Seriously.” Teruo hesitated before continuing in a low voice, “I don’t want to be alone right now.
” He despised the weak way it came out. But if there was one person in this world around whom he could show weakness without being concerned about his image, it was Shinji.
Worry shadowed Shinji’s eyes and Teruo switched the topic.
“How about we have some naughty fun?” He raked his palms across the skin of Shinji’s back.
The expression on Shinji’s face turned into a mischievous grin. “I like the sound of that. But I still want to make sure you’re okay.”
“I am.” Teruo cupped Shinji’s cheeks. “You’re so sweet. Loving you is such a wonderful feeling.”
Shinji’s beautiful and bright smile made Teruo’s heart thump with warmth.
“I love you the most,” Shinji said, and softly brushed his lips against Teruo’s.
He melted into Shinji’s kiss, letting out a soft moan at the feel of Shinji’s warm mouth, his breath catching as Shinji tugged and teased his lips. The way Shinji kissed him, so tender yet hungry, made Teruo lose himself, forgetting all the worries and uncertainties that plagued his mind.
Shinji's mouth trailed along the shell of Teruo’s ear and he pressed his lips against it, sending shivers down Teruo’s spine.
He moaned as Shinji kissed his way down Teruo’s neck, breath warm on Teruo’s skin.
Shinji found that sensitive spot on Teruo’s throat that made his toes curl when Shinji kissed and nipped at it.
Teruo’s palms stretched over Shinji’s ass and he slowly pulled down Shinji’s shorts, then kneaded his bare buttocks in his hands.
Shinji groaned against him and raised his head, a sly smile curving his lips.
He sat up and hooked his fingers into his shorts, pulling them off.
His hard cock bounced free and Teruo took his time drinking in this image of Shinji naked and gorgeous.
He leaned toward Teruo and kissed him again, rough and so full of desire it made Teruo’s head spin. He held onto Shinji tight, their bare chests sliding from sweat, and he kissed Shinji back with such desperation and hunger, he left Shinji breathless.
When they broke apart, Shinji smirked. “I love it when you’re so needy.”
“Give me more,” Teruo pleaded.
“Oh, I plan to do exactly that.”
Shinji lips trailed down Teruo’s chest, leaving wet kisses behind. He swirled his tongue around Teruo’s nipple, then sucked, sending tingles across Teruo’s body. He gasped when Shinji bit lightly into the hardened nub, and tangled his fingers into Shinji’s hair.
His muscles quivered in anticipation as Shinji moved lower, his lips hot against Teruo’s skin, and his palms caressing every part of Teruo he could reach.
Teruo’s heart raced in his chest from all the waves of pleasure and he was painfully hard as he watched and felt Shinji’s tongue across the path of hair underneath his navel.
Shinji pulled his sweatpants down his hips and tossed them aside, setting Teruo’s throbbing erection free. He pressed his tongue flat on Teruo’s cock and licked from the base to the crown, taking his sweet time to flip it over the bead of pre-cum. A low, husky moan escaped Teruo’s throat.
“You’re so hot when you make those sounds.”
Teruo tugged on Shinji’s tousled hair. “Keep your mouth on me and you’ll hear more.”
Shinji grinned and worked his tongue in circles around the head, licking down and then up again, making Teruo’s hips buck in pleasure.
Then he wrapped his lips around Teruo’s cock and took him deep into his hot and wet mouth.
Teruo’s eyes rolled back, his fingers twisting in Shinji’s hair.
The erotic smack of Shinji’s lips drove him crazy and he tilted his head to see the sight of Shinji between his legs, his cock sliding in and out of Shinji’s mouth.
Shinji swallowed around him and Teruo’s head fell back against the pillow, groaning in pleasure.
“Fuck, you’re so good.”
As if to prove again that he is very good, Shinji swallowed once more and Teruo gasped.
“If you keep going like that, I’ll come and I don’t want to yet,” Teruo said.
Shinji pulled Teruo’s dick out of his mouth insanely slow. His lips were deliciously swollen and rosy. “Tell me what you want?”
“You inside me.” Teruo grabbed the bottle of lube from the nightstand.
Shinji took it from him and opened the lid. “Your wish is my command.” He poured a good amount on his fingers and rubbed them together to warm them.
With his other hand, Shinji parted Teruo’s legs for better access, his palm caressing Teruo’s inner thigh down toward his cheeks.
He spread Teruo and circled his slick fingers over the rim of his hole, teasing before sliding one digit inside.
Teruo inhaled sharply at the sensation, and moaned when Shinji started moving his finger in and out, pressing at just the right angle to make Teruo’s toes curl.
God, how he loved the way Shinji made him feel so good.
His back arched when Shinji inserted a second finger, opening him up nicely and getting him ready.
Another curl of Shinji’s fingers and Teruo was already a mess of moans and hushed begs for more.
And Shinji obliged, fingering him until Teruo didn’t know his own name anymore.