Fan Fiction ❯ Phoenix Rising ❯ ‘Homecoming’ ( Chapter 12 )

Chapter Twelve: `Homecoming'

Warnings: Same as always, intended yaoi/shounen-ai.

Notes: Don't worry about the Japanese; Score will translate for Phoenix in the next chapter! ^_^ I would like to thank Dolphins Wake for beta'ing this for me! Your input helped a lot! Well, enjoy the chap and I hope to have the next one out by the first week of November! Also, thanks to Sae for help with the Japanese. (Don't think she reads this, but have to thank her anyhow! ~_^)

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Phoenix paced through his apartment like a caged animal. Everyone had left to pick up Score from the hospital hours ago! Where were they? He glanced up at the clock and groaned as he realized it had only been five minutes since the last time he had looked.

He heard a small noise outside and ran to the front door, throwing it open with a smile on his face. The smile quickly faded as he saw the mailman getting back in his jeep. He returned the man's wave half-heartedly and slammed the door to return to his pacing.

"Shit! Where the fuck are they?!" He yelled at the clock and tugged at his hair in frustration. He had made plans for Score's return, plans, which mostly consisted of foods he planned to eat off his lover's body. He missed Score's touch so badly, wanted to lie with him naked and feel their skin sliding wetly against each other. He groaned and tugged at his pants a bit, trying to make more room for his quickly growing erection then began to pace again as his mind turned to all the possibilities of why they weren't home yet.

"Wearing a trail in the carpet is not going to get him here any faster."

Phoenix cried out and jumped in surprise, turning quickly to see Ryu leaning in the doorway that connected the apartments. He felt a shiver run up his spine at the look the blonde was giving him. A possessive, `you look good enough to eat' look.

"Fuck Ryu! You scared me!" He turned back to the clock again, suddenly nervous. "I didn't know you were still here, I thought everyone had left."

Ryu smirked and pushed away from the doorframe. He walked over to Phoenix, stopping just an inch away and said softly, his voice deeper than usual. "You never do notice me, do you Phoenix?"

Phoenix spun around and took a step back. ~Why the fuck am I so nervous? It's only Ryu! ~ "You're always so quiet…"

Ryu grinned and took a step closer. "Hmm…and what would you prefer? That I be like Glam or Fox?"

Phoenix took another step back, stumbling onto the couch. Ryu followed, placing a knee between Phoenix's thighs and bracing a hand on the back of the couch. He licked his lips and leaned forward as Phoenix's eyes grew wide. Phoenix turned his head to the side, knowing that Ryu was going to try to kiss him; his look said as much. He tried to scoot away from the blonde, but the leg between his made it hard to go anywhere but backwards.

"Ryu, what are you-"

Ryu cut off Phoenix's words, running a hand up under the t-shirt to brush his fingertips across the youth's nipple. He watched Phoenix's lips as he lightly squeezed the nub before he could react and his grin widened.

Phoenix gasped, trying to get further away, but only ended up backed into the corner of the couch. He placed his hands on Ryu's chest to push him away and blinked in surprise at the visible shudder and moan the contact evoked from the other man. He opened his mouth to say something that would make the other back off, but instead fisted the shirt and gasped again in surprise as his lips were taking in a hard kiss. Ryu took the opportunity and thrust his tongue inside Phoenix's mouth, groaning as the other's taste flooded over his senses.

~No no no! ~ Phoenix's mind cried out as he sat there, stunned, unable to do anything but stare. There was something so familiar about the feel and taste of Ryu's kiss.

Ryu groaned again and settled his body down on top of Phoenix's; pressing his thighs between the other man's to settle between them. He smirked into the kiss as Phoenix eyes grew wider and he began to struggle to get away.

Pulling his face to the side violently, Phoenix squeezed his eyes shut as he gasped for breath and pushed at Ryu's chest, still too surprised to summon the strength he knew he had to get away. Ryu only leaned harder against him and licked his ear. "Koneko…" he whispered huskily and grinned as Phoenix finally gathered enough strength in his shock to push him violently away.

Ryu caught himself with a hand on the back of the couch and snarled at Phoenix. His left arm swung viciously, backhanding Phoenix across the face and leaving a gash in his cheek. Suddenly calmed by the action, Ryu leaned back against the arm opposite Phoenix on the couch and his grin widened.

Phoenix stared at him a moment in surprise then flushed with anger as he balled his hands into fists, opening his mouth to yell at him and beat the grin off his face.

"Yo! Phoenix! We're back!" Glam bounced into the room, her hands locked behind her back. Her smiled faded as she took in the sight of the two heavily breathing men and Phoenix's raised fist, his flushed and bleeding face. "Are you guys ok?"

Phoenix nodded once; never taking his eyes off Ryu as he somewhat relaxed and lowered his fist. He finally turned to Glam and feigned a smile as his mind ran a thousand miles an hour, trying to comprehend what had just happened.

"We're fine," Ryu, said in an eerily calm voice that Phoenix shiver. He nodded a greeting to the others as they entered the room and glared at Score a moment as he limped in.

Phoenix wiped the blood off his cheek and smiled as he saw Score enter the room. He stood quickly and walked over to his lover, wrapping his arms around his neck and rested his head on his shoulder. "I'm so happy you're finally home." His voice was but a whisper against Score's throat.

Score narrowed his eyes at Ryu. He had seen Phoenix's bleeding cheek, it was hard to miss and the way he had been sprawled across the couch and the brief look of fear in his eyes. He wrapped his arms around Phoenix, pulling his body close in a possessive gesture.

Phoenix watched Ryu leave, his head resting comfortably on Score's shoulder still. ~What was with him? That was the second time he had done that. ~ he thought. The slap had startled him more than Ryu's attempt to get on him. His thoughts were interrupted by Fox's voice.

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Ryu scowled, getting up from the couch and ignoring them all, made his way quickly to his room, slamming the door behind him angrily. He paced, cursing and running his hands through his rumpled hair.

"Damn him!" He mumbled as he continued to pace. "Why couldn't they have just finished what they started and killed him?! Why does Phoenix want him? Why does he always SEEM TO GET IN MY WAY!?" He turned and pounded his fist through the wall. Breathing heavily, he pulled his now bleeding hand out of the hole. He looked at it blankly, blinking a few times, then walked to the bed, licking at the gash across his knuckles.

~Perhaps Phoenix didn't understand that he longer belonged to Score?~

Ryu smiled as he lay back on the bed. ~Perhaps it is time to show my koneko who he truly belonged to…~

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"What the fuck?" Fox exclaimed as he looked at Phoenix's cheek. "Did Ryu hit you?"

"Let it go Fox," Phoenix said with a shake of his head. "I have no idea what is going on inside that head of his, and I don't care. I am just happy to have Score home again."

Fox opened his mouth to protest but stopped as a hand was placed on his shoulder. He turned and looked at Dutch in mild surprise as the older boy shook his head. Fox sighed and nodded, clenching his fists.

"Mai herutsu."

Phoenix looked up and smiled at Score. He placed a gentle kiss on his lips as he hugged him tightly again, burying his face against his neck. He was more upset then he let on. Anger, confusion and happiness were but a few of the turbulent emotions coursing through the artist at the moment.

Score chuckled and ran his hand through Phoenix's hair, pulling him closer gently with the other. He ran his finger lightly over the cut on his lover's cheek and scowled in the direction Ryu had gone.

Dutch smiled at the heartwarming picture the two reunited lovers made and ushered everyone out of the apartment. "Have fun!" He whispered with a wink to his brother as he closed the door adjoining the apartments. Once the door was closed behind them, Dutch leaned against it and sobered quickly. He looked at his three friends and saw that they too had grown serious.

"Ryu is getting weird again, like back when we played NYC." Glam said softly. They had all seen it before should have been watching for it even though it had been years, but they had been too preoccupied and took for granted the fact that it had been so long.

"Yes. Do you think something happened between them?" Glitz rubbed his little sister's back as he spoke, knowing she was getting upset.

Dutch shook his head. "They have never been alone long enough to have sex, and besides, Phoenix is too hooked on Score to go to anyone else." Especially not creepy Ryu, he thought to himself, but didn't say anything else.

"There was Halloween," Fox said. "Score told him to go get laid. Do you think…?" Fox let his voice trail off. It was an absurd idea. Phoenix had shown no interest towards Ryu at all sexually, and he wasn't even sure Ryu was into guys.

"I don't think so. Ryu isn't into boys like that. We all saw what he did to that guy in NYC, but he didn't fuck him."

Dutch took Glam's hand and pulled her into his arms. "None of us want to remember that. The point is, he is getting dangerous again. We have to get him back to LA."

Everyone agreed quietly and Fox suggested they go practice. "Phoenix is with Score, he'll be okay. Let's get our minds focused so we can think clearly enough to find some excuse to get Ryu back to see the Doc. I know I think better when I'm at my keyboard."

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Score stared thoughtfully up at the ceiling above the bed. He lay on his back, Phoenix curled to his side and snoozing lightly against him. When he had returned home to find Ryu with that mad glint in his eyes and his lover bleeding, as small as it was, his first thought was to pound the crazy blonde to a pulp. There were things going on inside the other man's head, demented things that involved his Phoenix.

He pulled Phoenix closer and looked at his face as the boy sighed softly and stretched against him. He turned his attention back to the ceiling, his expression becoming stern again. "What happened, Phoenix?" His voice was deep, but soft and emotionless.

"I don't know really. It all happened so fast. I was getting worried about you and then Ryu came in and we ended up on the couch. He kissed me and when I fought him, he hit me." Phoenix ran his fingers lightly over his now bandaged face. It had only been a flesh wound, but Score had insisted on cleaning it and putting sterile strips on it until it closed.

"I don't want you to be alone with him again."

Phoenix leaned up in his elbow, looking down at his lover and nodded. "I don't ever want to be."

Score reached up and cupped Phoenix's cheek, his brow still furrowed. He looked over his lover's face and his own expression softened, finally curving his lips in a smile. He brought Phoenix's lips down to his own and kissed them softly. Before Phoenix could respond, he moved the kiss to the corner of his mouth, up his cheek to his closed eyes.

Phoenix sighed and laid a hand on his lover's chest, gently kneading the firm muscles. He obediently closed his eyes, shivering at the feather light kisses on his eyelids. Score's lips trailed down the other side of his face, finally reaching his lips again. In an almost desperate act of mutual hunger and need, their lips parted and met, tongues caressing and tasting the other.

Moaning, Phoenix pressed himself against Score's side, scooping his arms under the white hair to deepen the kiss. Score answered Phoenix's desperation with his own, his hands roaming over the others back and finally under his shirt, eliciting a moaning shudder from his lover.

Phoenix's skin was on fire beneath his hands, intoxicating Score's senses with the feel and smell of his skin, making him want more. He pulled Phoenix on top of him, pulling his knees up to rest on either side of his chest. He sat up quickly, Phoenix arching passionately against him and broke the kiss, both young men panting as Score licked at Phoenix's ear.

Score bumped his hips up to meet Phoenix's, nibbling more intently on his neck as his hands continued to roam over the smooth back. In one quick and fluid motion, Phoenix's shirt was off and tossed haphazardly to the floor. Score kissed him again as Phoenix tugged his shirt frantically from under his hips and in an identical motion it joined the other on the floor.

Moaning, they continued to kiss, tongues thrusting against one another as their hips picked up the same rhythm. Score pushed Phoenix back on the bed and they made quick work of removing the rest of their clothing.

Phoenix leaned up on his elbows, watching as his lover lifted the ankle from the bed to his lips. The blonde's head fell back and he closed his eyes, moaning as Score's tongue ran wetly up the inside of his leg. He spread his thighs open, giving his lover better access to do with him as he wished and moaned again, deep in his chest, in pleasure.

Score grinned against the thigh and bit it softly, suckling on the tender flesh before pushing his lover flat on his back. Lying on top of him, Score settled between his legs and took his lips again hungrily. Phoenix groaned at the contact of their bodies and arched his back, whimpering as their already sweat slicked skin rubbed together.

"I can't wait much longer…" Score groaned as their members slid together, causing them both to shudder.

Phoenix kissed him frantically, whispering between kisses. "Now…Please…Score…"

Nodding, Score reluctantly pulled away, leaning back on his knees to search the drawer in the bedside table. He turned back to his lover and grinned as he slicked his fingers with the clear lubricant. Gripping his own erection, Score pumped his hips into his hand. He teased himself in slow hard motions, perhaps teasing himself more than Phoenix.

Phoenix whimpered and reached for his own painfully turgid flesh, the sight of his lover's stroking making him ache even more for release, and gasped as his hand was lightly slapped away. Score groaned and removed his hand, putting it instead to Phoenix's entrance.

Pressing his hips up into the hand, Phoenix reached down to guide the digits inside himself, whimpering as his hand was once again slapped away. He looked pleadingly as his lover and cried out as he felt the fingers thrust into his tight cavern.

Dark eyes watched intently as Phoenix's body arched form the bed and he cried out again as Score stretched him, finding and rubbing the bundle of nerves deep inside. Grinning as Phoenix began to writhe on the bed, thrusting his hips hard onto the invading fingers, Score knew his lover was ready. With one last brush against his lover's prostate, he pulled his hand away and lay down on top of Phoenix.

They kissed passionately again, tongues sliding against each other fervently. Phoenix spread his legs wider, bracing his heels against his lover's ass as he raised them to wrap around the lean hips. He whimpered, bumping their hips together. Score opened his dark, almost black eyes and waited until his lover's own jade ones opened. Gazing deeply into each other's eyes, never breaking the kiss, they both thrust at the same time, sheathing and being sheathed in the one fluid motion.

Moaning and panting into the kiss, hands roaming over heated and sweat-slicked skin, they began to move against each other. Slow, deep, heartfelt, the pleasure of their joining and the happiness of the reunion mirrored in each other's eyes.

"Gods Score! Please!" Phoenix cried, finally breaking from the kiss as his lungs began to burn for air. He enjoyed their slow lovemaking as much as their quickies, but after a month of waiting, he wanted his lover to ravish him. He wanted Score to literally fuck him blind, and his lover's slow rhythm was quickly driving him insane.

Score grinned and nodded, knowing what Phoenix wanted, and feeling the same way himself. They had all night to enjoy each other, to savor the tastes and feelings, the cries and whimpers, but teasing Phoenix this way was going to drive them both mad. He pulled away completely and leaned back on his heels, grin widening at Phoenix's strangled cry.

"We have all day and night, mai herutsu. I promise you, before morning there will not be a position we haven't tried." He reached across with his right hand and gripped his lover's left hip, tugging gently.

Phoenix grinned and nodded, knowing that Score meant what he said. He licked his lips and his grin matched Score's as his white haired lover tugged on his hip again and he obediently flipped over, raising his ass into the air as he laid his cheek on the soft bed, gazing at his lover with hooded eyes.

Score pressed his knees against Phoenix's; making him spread his legs open wider. Positioning himself, Score raked his nails down the smooth flesh of Phoenix's back and gripped his hips. In one quick thrust, he pulled his lover's hips back as he thrust his own forward, entering the tight heat in one fluid motion. Both young men groaned and ground their hips together, relishing in the pleasure it sent through their bodies.

Setting a hard and deep rhythm, they resumed their dance, their hips slamming together hard enough to shake the bed beneath them. Phoenix cried out as his prostate was hit over and over again and bit into the sheets, pushing himself back hard with the aid of his arms.

Score groaned, watching his lover writhe and cry out beneath him as the coil began to tighten in his stomach. He grinned as they both reached for and gripped Phoenix's dripping erection at the same time, their hands picking up and mimicking the rhythm of their hips.

Phoenix cried out sharply at the dual sensations and felt the pleasure completely overtake him, making his body stiffen in orgasm as he came into the pumping hands.

The tightening of the sheath and the evidence of his lover's pleasure was all Score needed to send him over the edge. He groaned deeply and thrust harder into Phoenix's convulsing body, releasing his own orgasm into the tight heat. They ground their hips together hard, riding out their passions until the waves finally settled. Score fell against Phoenix's back, taking his lips in a deep and hungry kiss until they had to pull apart for air. Wrapping his arms tightly around Phoenix, he turned them gently so they were spooning on their sides, still joined.

Kissing the back of Phoenix's neck, he buried his face in his hair as the aftermath of their intense union dragged them both into the depths of sleep.

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Phoenix stretched and made a sound akin to a purr as Score's arms tightened around him. He turned a bit, smiling as he looked at his sleeping lover. The sun was still out, but the red of the sunset shone through the window and bathed their still naked bodies, making their skin shine like it was on fire. He reached up to caress Score's cheek and was surprised to find his features covered in a fine sheen of sweat.

Score flinched at the touch and murmured in his sleep. Phoenix frowned, not understand the words, but his lover's stern yet almost pleading tone was unmistakable.

"Kazoku no katana kaishte yo!"

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