love thy neighbor

Chapter 1

(A/N: Before you scroll down to this story, I'd like to remind you, readers, that there will be explicit sexual content to this fic of mine. So, if this is not your cup of tea or if this makes you uncomfortable, then feel free to exit this story. But if you have no problems with it, then move along and continue reading downwards. This is an alternate universe meaning to say that this takes place in another universe and the characters are living their normal lives. Takemichi, Hanma, and the other characters here are of legal age engaging in adult activities. Lastly, since today is my birthday, I'm offering a mini collection series to this fandom called "Fire in My Heart Series" as a birthday gift to this fandom for all of the support and review that I've received in my previous fics. This is the first fic in my collection and the main pairing for this short story is Takemichi x Hanma. Otherwise known as "Hantake." Enjoy this ride while it lasts.)

"Helping and loving people especially our nearby residents in Jesus Christ is one of the principles of getting along with our fellow Christians. What does the Bible say about helping and loving people who live close by to us in Jesus Christ? According to Matthew 22:39, love thy neighbor as thyself."

Takemichi tried to keep a straight face as he listened to the emphatic voice of the priest who was currently giving out a sermon in front of them. It was Sunday morning and he accompanied his childhood friend Hina in going to the church today just as he promised back then when they're hanging out after school together. He wasn't a churchgoer per se but he couldn't help but twitched his right eye upon hearing today's sermon of loving your neighbor and be compassionate with them.

Oh boy. If only they knew of how he had gotten himself a devil in disguise in the form of a tall, lanky man with penetrating aureate eyes and short, raven locks tinged with gold highlights that glistened under the bright lights of the sun. He willfully ignored how Hanma was easy on the eyes as well and how he could just seduce every person with that goddamn smirk and a playful wink of his eyes. Nope. Not important.

His devil incarnate of a roommate was in the form of none other than the notorious Hanma Shuji himself.

It doesn't help the mere fact that he had a fucking one-night stand with the guy. A fatal mistake. And he solely blamed the alcohol for messing with his head that day and loosened his standards and morals that night. Because if he was lucid enough that night, he wouldn't even dare consider sleeping with Hanma even if he was the last person on Earth. He would never jump on his bones. Ever.

"...michi-kun? Takemichi-kun?"

Hina's soft voice jolted him out of his racing thoughts and looked at her guiltily.

"Oh, sorry about that Hina. I was just too focused on the sermon that I didn't hear what you're talking about."

Hina suppressed a peal of laughter as she covered her mouth with her hand. "I said would you come to our group study together tomorrow after class? Since midterm exams are going to start soon and some of our classmates are arranging a group study session at the library tomorrow. Also, the sermon already ended a few minutes ago and we can go out of the church now." She pointed at the people who were now leaving the church.

'Damn. How fucking embarrassing. Forgive me Lord for this. Ugh.' Takemichi inwardly winced at the thought.

"Well I'll check my planner first when I get back to the dorm to see if I have advanced meetings or activities after school then I'll text you to see if I can go." Takemichi walked beside her as they got out of the church now.

"Alright, Takemichi-kun. I'll just wait for your message. See you." Hina smiled at him then waved goodbye before walking at the other side of the road.