Tea for Two: (Kogitsune X Mikazuki)

Tea for Two - ONE SHOT

Mikazuki watched Kogitsune from underneath the shade of his umbrella, enjoying the way the Sword's muscles flexed and strained as he unloaded the bags of rice from the large push cart. Kogitsune had tied up his long white hair, the thick strands secured with a strip of black fabric. From his view on the porch, Mikazuki could see the beads of sweat rolling down Kogitsune's neck. Licking his lips in unspoken desire, Mikazuki imagined the tiny droplets sliding down the middle of the handsome Sword's back, slowly gliding around the curve of his muscular bottom...

"You know," Kogitsune grunted, tossing the last bag onto his shoulder. "You could've helped."

Mikazuki brushed a lock of his dark hair from across his vision, a slow seductive smile spreading across his lips. "Yes, but then I couldn't watch."

Kogitsune rolled his eyes, ignoring Mikazuki as he stored the last bag.

"Perhaps you should take off your top," Mikazuki suggested, trying to sound innocent in his request.

"What for?" Kogitsune snorted. "I'm already done."

Mikazuki frowned, genuinely upset by Kogitsune's response. "Surely there are more heavy items for you to lift and carry. Stay here," he offered. "I'll go find some."

Kogitsune chuckled softly, wiping the sweat from his brow. "Sorry, Jiji, the show's over for today."

"What are you going to do now?" Mikazuki asked, following Kogitsune into the house.

"Shower and eat," Kogitsune answered shortly, winking at the Cook as they cut through the kitchen.

"And after that?"

Kogitsune stopped, turning around to pin Mikazuki with a questioning gaze. "Why?"

"Why what?" Mikazuki asked.

"Why are you suddenly so concerned with my comings and goings?"

"Because," Mikazuki replied, tucking his umbrella under his arm. "I was thinking about letting you join me for tea this evening."

"Letting me?" Kogitsune snickered. "Don't you mean asking me to join you for tea?"

"I just did."

Kogitsune shook his head, continuing his long strides towards his bedroom. Mikazuki jogged to catch up, ignoring the nagging suspicion that Kogitsune was trying to get away from him.

"Meet me in the tea house after dinner this evening. Eight o'clock sharp, understood?"

This time Kogitsune didn't bother to acknowledge Mikazuki's presence let alone his request. Still, Mikazuki was undeterred. He'd planned this evening with great care, taking his time to ensure everything would be just right. The night promised to be warm and cozy with a nice cool breeze from the east. And, if they were lucky, there would be a sky so clear that the moon and all its sparkling companions would shower them with their heavenly light. It would be magical and utterly romantic; leading up to the moment Mikazuki would finally confess his love for Kogitsune.

"Good, I'll see you then," Mikazuki said, a flutter of excitement tickling his tummy. "Master brought a sample of tea back from his trip to India last month. I've made some adjustments to the blend, so it'll be my first time brewing the finished product. I'm a bit nervous, but I'll prepare a few different flavors in case you don't like this one."

When they reached Kogitsune's door, Mikazuki started to say goodbye, but the door clicked shut in his face before he had a chance to get a word out.

"Ok, I'll see you later," Mikazuki called, hoping his words reached Kogitsune's ears. "I can't wait," he added in a soft whisper.