Saiyuki Reload Fan Fiction ❯ Protection ❯ Putting worries to rest ( Chapter 8 )

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The older man didn�t respond but leaned forward, closing the gap between them in a shy, awkward kiss.

The kiss was soft and gentle and they both sat there for several seconds, unsure of what to do next. Realizing that air happened to be a vital necessity, the broke apart reluctantly.

Anime/Manga: Saiyuki Reload Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama / Shounen | Type: Shounen-ai | Uploaded On: 04.04.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 765 | Visits: 250 | Status: Completed

Violet eyes snapped open sharply, darting around in and unfocused haze. His body went rigid as the memory resurfaced and he felt his heart begin to pound harder.

“Goku!” he started to jump up but stopped as a small whimper sounded against him. He looked down to see Goku still asleep against his chest, his body relaxed and calm.

Sanzo could barely contain his relief and gently hugged the boy tighter against him. He cupped the boy's face and stroked his thumb over Goku's cheekbone. The fever still hadn't broken but the shivering had stopped and he seemed to be sleeping peacefully.

The priest placed a hand over his eyes and let his head fall back against the cave wall with s soft thud.

Apparently, this was enough to jolt Goku back to consciousness caused his whimpered and looked up. “Ngh…Sanzo…?”

The man in question moved his hand and looked down. “Hm?”

“Um…I…uh…” A distressed look crossed his face.

“Spit it out monkey.”

Goku's eyes fell and he looked down slowly. “Um…I'm sorry…for always being such a burden to you and the others…I know I'm an inconvenience to you…”

Sanzo's eyes widened a little. So that was what the boys was so worried about? He felt a pang of guilt realizing that most of Goku's insecurities probably stemmed from Sanzo himself.

“I know that I'm annoying…and that I cause a lot of trouble…but I just want to make you proud…I want you to be proud of me…I'm sorry.” Goku faded off, his eyes focused on the floor so Sanzo couldn't see them.

The priest sighed slowly, hoping he was doing the right thing. He gently tilted Goku's head back and looked at him evenly, cradling his face gently.

“Sanzo…?” the golden-eyed boy questioned softly, his eyes confused and glassy.

The older man didn't respond but leaned forward, closing the gap between them in a shy, awkward kiss.

The kiss was soft and gentle and they both sat there for several seconds, unsure of what to do next. Realizing that air happened to be a vital necessity, the broke apart reluctantly.

Goku looked at Sanzo, his eyes shining with unshed tears. He smiled softly and leaned up, kissing the blond a little harder than before.

Fever be damned. Sanzo deepened the kiss, burying his hands in Goku's hair and biting his lower lip softly.

Several seconds later, Goku broke away, panting softly. His face was flushed and pale but he was smiling.

Sanzo smiled back and pulled him down carefully so that Goku was laying against his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around the boy's back, rubbing small circles over his shoulder blades.

The boy's breathing deepened and he fell back into a deep sleep, curled against his priest's chest.

Sanzo held him close, watching him for a couple of seconds, a small, content smile playing across his lips. He leaned back slowly, closing his eyes and falling into a peaceful sleep, this time dreaming not about losing Goku but staying with him forever.

My God, finally! It's about bloody time!