The Wounded

4

Ritsu walked through the night with a sleeping Misaki in his arms.

His mind still focused on Him. He felt tears prickle his eyes as he thought about how much he missed the man. Those hazel eyes, that raven hair still had the beautiful shine, his cold perfection still in place.

His mind flashed back to that passionate night...

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(FlashBack)

"Ah Saga-Sempai!" The younger Ritsu moaned as the Masamune thrust into him. He could hear over his own sounds, Saga's quiet groans and mumbles of his name. He was so close to ecstasy, it was as if every thrust pierced his most protected spots. "Ah! Nhhh Nha!" He moaned. Nimble fingers ghosted over his face, tracing every curve, every scar, and every flaw. "Ritsu." He heard Saga-Sempai's whisper into the night air.

He was falling, falling from the edge, upon reaching his orgasm he clenched around his lover's shaft and let out a scream of his partner's name, who along with Ritsu, reached his orgasm letting out his lover's name. His back came down from its arch and rested along the soft sheets of the bed. After slipping out, Masamune followed his lover down unto the bed. "Ritsu." He whispered into his KouHai and Lover's ear. "I-I l-l-love y-you." He whimpered still under effect of his first orgasm.

(end of Flashback)

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Before he even realized, tears were streaming down his face.

"That was him... Wasn't it?" A voice asked, piercing the silence of the night.

"Yea. That was 'Saga-Sempai." He mumbled aimlessly.

"Are you alright now? I know that what I made you do was irrational considering your past, but I felt I could not get to you in time." He earned a smile from the younger male who was alike a brother to him. "It's fine... I was scared; but like you promised, you were there to help me as fast as you could." Onodera offered a small smile before opening the door to their loft.

"You should go ahead and take the first shower, I'll make you some Valerian Tea to help you sleep." He eased Misaki down onto the floor mat before heading to the kitchen. "I could help you make it..." Misaki offered afraid of being a burden. "No, I want to make it. Please go take a shower or a bath for as long as you need." Misaki frowned but followed the order and headed towards the direction of the bathroom.

Onodera collected the supplies to make Valerian Tea. He reached up into different cupboards and collected two mugs, a tea kettle, and tea bags. He filled the tea kettle to its maximum limit before drying the bottom and placing it on the stove.

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Onodera

I struggled to keep my focus on the tea, my thoughts distorted by the sound of his voice. His deep voice teased my ear.

"Ritsu." "Ritsu" "I love yo-"

"NO! SHUT UP! NO YOU DON'T!" I let out a sob, "No you don't, don't lie. Please. Please..." I whispered desperately, begging him to stop messing with my head.

"Ritsu-san! Are you alright? What happened?" I heard Misaki run out to the kitchen dressed in his pajamas with his hair still dripping.

"Ritsu-san. Are you alright? Was it a memory flash again?"

I could only nod.

"Why don't you go shower while I finished the rest?"

I nodded again, afraid of sobbing in front of Misaki. I feel so pathetic. I'm an adult and here I am crying in front of someone akin to a little brother. Misaki helped me up and led me to the bathroom, "Here Ritsu-san, " he said and fixed the water to what would be considered the perfect temperature.

"Can I have it cold?"

I always liked cold showers when I was upset or frustrated.

"There you go Ritsu-san. I'll be in the kitchen if you need anything, just yell." I smiled and thanked him before locking the door. When I was sure he was out of earshot, I let out a sob. I was ashamed that I was so weak, I felt my wings unfold from the confines of my back and arch around my upper body.

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After calming down my ragged breathing, I retracted my wings and stripped the rest of my clothes off. I studied my red swollen eyes in the mirror before slipping under the running showerhead. I let the cool water flow over my body, cascading down my frame. It was like a wake-up call to this harsh reality.

"I don't want to be like this again..." I whispered letting my voice be swallowed by the water. I'm scared.

After washing myself and turning off the water I grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my waist. Opening the door, I was met by Misaki with two steaming cups. "Tsk Ritsu-san, You're going to get a cold. Let me dry off your hair."

I looked down at the ground, "C-Can I do it myself... I'd like to be with my thoughts please," Misaki offered a small smile before nodding.

"I'll go ahead and place this on your nightstand."

He walked away with the cups in hand. I stood there in my own daze thinking about Saga-Sempai. The cold breeze brought me out of my daze reminding me to get dressed. I walked down the hallway and into my room, only to be startled by the sight of two demons and a struggling Misaki in my room.

"Oda. If you do not wish for Misaki to be hurt, come with us." 'Saga-Sempai' said.

"Misaki, Are you alright?" I asked ignoring his previous threat.

"Mfpmmmfp!" He struggled once more.

"Understood," I whispered before turning towards Saga-Sempai. "Saga-Sempai, let go of Misaki or I'll be forced to hurt you."

"No." I attempted to summon my sword but when the sword didn't assemble. I was confused.

"What-" I was cut off by a sinister chuckle. "You should have come without a fight."

His eyes flashed to an ominous green, with a sinister chuckle, green streaks of light flashed towards me from his raised fingertips. "Restrain." He ordered, to which the streaks of light obeyed and wrapped me within its hold, immobilizing me.

"Put the other one to sleep Akihiko."

The other demon lay his forehead on Misaki's.

"Please don't." I saw Misaki plead with tears streaming down his face.

"Sweet dreams my angel." His eyes flashed a luminescent pink, commanding Misaki's mind that he was tired and should go to sleep. Slowly Misaki closed his eyes and slumped into the demon's awaiting arms.

I held back a glare - I hate this planet.

Demons, a malevolent and mind-twisting creature. They control any living creature with just a flash of their eyes. Some are even killed after being controlled or commanded.

"Sleep Oda." His eyes flashed through the locks of my brain and instantly I was immensely exhausted.

"No..." I whimpered, attempting desperately to keep awake and escape his hold.

"Sleep." A voice commanded in the deepest recesses of my mind.

"No please.." I whimpered when my eyes became heavier. I heard the voice again command me before I gave into the exhaustion that burdened my eyelids.

"Good night, My love."

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