Banana Fish Oneshots

Picture Perfect

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Ash groaned drowsily, hearing the faint sounds of a camera snapping pictures. He felt a weight on his legs, not light but not heavy either. Airy chuckles followed and the sleepy blond felt a small smile tug at his lips at the sweet sound.

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"Wow..." He heard Eiji whisper. He peeked open one eye, taking a sneaky glance at the Japanese boy straddling his lap. His smile widened, seeing the amazed expression on the boy's face. Ash took in the sight of his boyfriend, his heart swelling and beating in fondness. Oh how he loved this boy. The way his doe-like eyes lit up in pure happiness as he gazed down at the camera in his hands, his pretty lips that were parted in awe, his ebony locks that felt softer than fur. Everything about Eiji was beautiful. Inside and out.

Ash slowly moved his hand, inching closer to Eiji's one that laid by his side. In a swift motion, he grabbed it, intertwining their fingers and brining it to the middle of his chest.

Eiji gasped, dropping the camera. It landed on Ash's toned stomach with a thud.

"Ow! Damn it Eiji." Ash exclaimed in slight pain, using his free hand to rub the sore spot.

"Ahh! I'm sorry Ash! You just surprised me! Does it hurt a lot? I'm so sorry! I didn't mean it, I swear." Eiji apologised professedly, his large brown eyes staring at the jade-eyed blond in genuine concern and guilt. Ash smiled in adoration. Everything about Eiji was genuine. His words, his actions, his love and selflessness. He loved Ash with all his heart but never expected anything in return. The Japanese boy was selfless - to a fault at times but all that just fuelled Ash to return his love ten-folds. For the majority of his life, he never felt... love. At least not the love he secretly wanted. The kind of love where any place felt like home as long as he was in the arms of the one he loved. The kind of love where he would come home from a hard day and have his lover waiting for him with open arms. The kind of love where he can tear open any wound and break down every wall he had and not feel vulnerable or terrified.

With Eiji, he felt all of that. He felt safe, secure and loved...

The blond chuckled softly. He brought their intertwined hands from his chest to his lips, pressing a soft kiss on the back of Eiji's hand. His lips trailed softly against Eiji's pale skin, leaving a path of butterfly kisses along his fingers. Ash glanced up and smirked, seeing the ebony boy's face heat up.

"I'm fine. I was exaggerating. Just wanted to see your reaction." Ash winked teasingly at Eiji. The Japanese boy pouted, glaring at Ash who just kept on smirking.

"I was actually worried!" Eiji puffed out his cheeks slightly, his nose wrinkling up in mock irritation. Ash chuckled, squeezing Eiji's hand softly.

"You know you just look like an irritated kitten when you glare. You aren't intimidating anyone Eiji. Especially not me." Ash teased further, taking in all of the boys reactions.

'So cute.' He thought, his jade eyes tracing up and down Eiji's face. Ash shifted on the mattress, moving up slightly to get more comfortable.

Eiji's glare disappeared. "Oh, are you uncomfortable? I can get up if you want." The boy lifted himself onto his knees but before he could get off, Ash tugged him forward, making him straddle his waist, placing his butt on Ash's lower stomach.

"It's fine. I like this position anyway." The gorgeous blond smirked. Eiji blushed again, eliciting another chuckle from Ash. His chuckles died down, leaving a serene silence between the two boys. Sunlight streamed through the window behind the bed, casting a soft glow on them. Eiji looked down and gazed down at Ash in awe. Ash still managed to catch his breath. His jade eyes sparkled like emeralds and his blond hair glowed like a halo, spilling across the white pillow. He was a work of art — no doubt. Everything thing about Ash caught him. The moment he laid his eyes on him, he felt a tug on his heart, an immediate connection like as if there was a red string of fate that joined the two. From that moment, no one else could compare to Ash. It amazes him, the amount of pain and suffering the blond went through and how he came out form it, still strong and full of fight. He had his vulnerable moments, his weaknesses but it just made Eiji love the American boy more.