A/N: This has been ever-so-slightly modified because I had a new idea for part 3. And no, it's not written yet. Please keep reviewing though! I very much appreciate it! Here's where we enter NC-17 territory, all my little hentai yaoi lovers! "Smile Lines" is by Incubus…

Part 2: Smile Lines

"Let's get outta here," Sakuragi murmured into Rukawa's ear. "Come home with me."

"Now?"

Sakuragi nodded and ran his tongue around Rukawa's ear again. The taller man had seemed to enjoy that before. "Did you drive?" Rukawa asked, gently pulling Sakuragi's hands away from his belt. He turned around to face the other man, who nodded in response to his question.

"Aren't you a little drunk to be driving?"

"Where are you staying? With your parents?"

"No, my sister and her husband are visiting too, so it would be a full house. I actually walked here from my hotel. It's down the street." Rukawa trailed off when he saw Sakuragi's wide-eyed, excited look. "Oh hell."

"Just tell me what you want to do," Sakuragi said softly, falling back into seduction mode. "But if you let me come with you…I promise I will make you a deliriously happy man," he finished with a giggle.

"You're delirious enough for both of us. And we're both drunk."

"Yeah," Sakuragi agreed, before pressing his lips sweetly to Rukawa's. "Look, you don't have to do anything you don't want to do. You know what…come here." Sakuragi took the taller man's hand and began leading him off the dance floor.

After downing another shot of something or other, and convincing Rukawa into another shot of tequila, he grabbed the other man's hand again and dragged him into the rather large bathroom.

Rukawa's head was spinning, so he was barely aware whether there were other people around. He was startled when Sakuragi pushed him against the wall and began nibbling on his neck.

Rukawa closed his eyes and then reopened them halfway. The room was definitely spinning, Sakuragi seemed to have a concealed weapon poking him in the leg, and he was pretty sure he was the one making those small noises, as Hanamichi's mouth was otherwise occupied. Sakuragi lifted his head and stared up at his dazed companion for a few long seconds before pulling his head down into a rough, sloppy kiss.

By the time they came up for air, Rukawa was faintly aware of his shirt somehow being untucked and pushed halfway up his torso, and…he noted with some embarrassment…his hands clamped quite comfortably on Sakuragi's ass.

"You are so sexy…" Hanamichi muttered against his skin before biting into the soft flesh just above his collarbone. Rukawa gave in and moaned somewhat loudly as he felt himself start to slide down the wall.

"Okay," he panted, half-heartedly pushing Sakuragi back about an inch. "Let's go. But I'm telling you right now…" He put his mouth to Sakuragi's ear, "I have never in my life so much as kissed another man. So don't go expecting the whole hog, since I don't know what's gonna happen."

"Hey, you wanted to talk. We can talk. But I have to admit…" a nip of Rukawa's lower lip…"I would like to get some action first if at all possible."

With this Rukawa burst out laughing. Sakuragi grinned…Rukawa should drink more often if it made him so cheerful. Then again, maybe he had changed since high school. Oh well, talk later…get his ass naked now.

"You've really never been attracted to a man before?" Sakuragi teased, nibbling at Rukawa's jaw.

"That's not what I said."

"Hmm. Shall we?"

Met my match today
Felt the blood rushing and mingling
A curious and enigmatic thing
Spiders in my dreams
Synchronicity weaves like a web
When you were meant to be a meal

The walk down the block took a good bit longer than the walk to the club had. Rukawa attributed this to Sakuragi's tendency to make him stop and laugh every thirty seconds or so. God, I must be really drunk. Or maybe he's funnier when he's not insulting me.

By the time they stumbled up the steps to the hotel, they were receiving odd looks from passers-by. Could be the fact that they were singing "In the End" quite loudly. Maybe they recognized Rukawa. Maybe a combination of the two. Or three…considering they were still holding hands.

"I put my trust in yoouuuu…" Sakuragi sang, horribly off-key and in a wounded accent. Rukawa stumbled and almost fell down the steps in his laughter.

"Shut up, do aho!" he yelled through his hysterics. "God that sounds bad. I used to love that song…"

Sakuragi just grinned his patented tensai grin, which reminded Rukawa again of the musician whose song Sakuragi was mangling, so he laughed even harder. "Baka kitsune, calm down!" Hanamichi sighed but waited for him, rolling his eyes intermittently. Finally they quieted down enough to enter the hotel's lobby.

Both men were silent on the elevator upstairs. Rukawa glanced up to find Sakuragi staring at him. "What?" he asked softly.

"Sorry, just…wondering…"

"Well, out with it."

"Just wondering how it's gonna feel to run my tongue all over those muscles…"

Rukawa flushed and pushed past the shorter man to exit the elevator. He fumbled with the key card and was a bit surprised that Sakuragi left him alone.

As soon as the door clicked shut, however, Sakuragi had him pushed against the wall yet again. Frantic kisses paired with hands pulling at his already rumpled shirt made Rukawa a bit light-headed. When Sakuragi paused to breathe, the two stared at each other, left with the soundtrack of their own labored breaths.

I want you bad!
I want you bad!
I understand why they say high school never ends

Sakuragi took a step back and sighed. "You know, I feel kind of grubby after all that dancing. I think I need a shower real quick."

"Okay," Rukawa murmured, moving to sit on the bed. He looked up to see Sakuragi unbuttoning his shirt. His eyes drifted shut for a moment before he forced them open. This is not the time to fall asleep, he scolded himself. Oh…maybe just a quick nap.

He snapped his eyes open upon hearing Sakuragi chuckle. "Not used to drinking so much? Or do you still just sleep all the time? I'm wondering if I should be insulted."

Rukawa awkwardly waved a hand at him. "Room's spinning."

Sakuragi winced. "If you need to puke…I'll leave the door unlocked." As he tossed his shirt aside and popped the top button of his pants, he leaned over and placed his lips a millimeter from Rukawa's. "And if you want to come join me…the door will definitely be unlocked." With this he pressed his lips delicately, almost imperceptibly against the other man's. Then he was gone.

Rukawa stared after him with wide eyes. "This is insane," he muttered to himself. He knew his face was still flushed after seeing Hanamichi's muscular chest. His strong arms…he had definitely grown into his tall frame. No longer lanky, but certainly not pumped up…lean muscles and no fat to be found…he had definitely grown up well. And even had those carved-out hipbones that Rukawa so coveted. "Shit," he whispered. He shifted on the bed and pondered what to do.

He settled for laying back and removing his own shirt. He tossed it across the room and considered his pants. Blushing at his own actions, he pulled off everything but his black boxer-briefs. "Dammit…I can't go in there like this," he murmured, glaring at his half-erect…friend. Sadly, he thought if he were a little more sober, there would be nothing halfway about it.

But then, he figured that if Hanamichi was to be believed, he'd rather like to see Rukawa like this. God this is strange…embarrassing…. He'd been with two girls in his life. If one of them could even be counted. He'd actually only slept with one, his ex-girlfriend. Truly, the one and only girlfriend. The other had been some fan in some city. It freaked him out. He made some excuse before it got too far and stayed out of such situations ever since. The girls had really been into it…telling him how sexy he was…but it just embarrassed him to hear them. Like the girls in high school. It had never sat well with him to hear a female screaming his name.

Gritting his teeth, he slowly walked to the bathroom. The door was ajar and he poked his head inside. Sakuragi was shielded partly by a sheer curtain, and was singing another Linkin Park song. Rukawa's eyes went wide and he felt everything finally wake up. Sakuragi turned around and pulled the curtain aside to poke just his head out. "Need to puke?"

Rukawa shook his head numbly. "Gonna join me?" Rukawa didn't respond, just sat on the toilet cover. Sakuragi raised an eyebrow. "Just gonna watch me?"

Rukawa's eyes went wide again. He watched silently as Hanamichi washed the soap from his body. He was amazed at how much Sakuragi had changed. He knew he had changed too. More subtly, perhaps. There was a weird contrast in the way things had seemed all night. In one way, there were reminders of the way they were years ago. Sakuragi's huge grin, his ridiculous laugh…. But there was enough novelty in Sakuragi's adult persona to distance himself from the high school years that seemed at once distant and so recent.

Never act my age
But you can tell by the lines in my smile
That I have been around for awhile

"You know, I would love it if you were here under the water with me. Though you do look totally delicious right now. But I have to say…I think I'd like you even better out of those undies."

Rukawa remained mute. Sakuragi continued as he ran a hand down his chest. "You really do look so good. You have an amazing body. Will you stand up?" Rukawa did so. "God, look at you. I'm totally enraptured by your stomach. I love those muscles. But your face…" Rukawa raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "Fox is just about right. You have such gorgeous eyes…"

As per usual, hearing someone comment on his appearance made Rukawa blush profusely. But he decided that maybe it was nicer coming from Hanamichi than some girl. It was kind of…sexy. Made him feel sexy. That was kind of new. Rukawa dragged his gaze over Sakuragi's body, feeling an ache he didn't think he'd ever felt so acutely.

"Hey, " Sakuragi said softly. He motioned Rukawa closer. Rukawa flinched when Sakuragi took hold of the waistband of his boxers, but he didn't back away. Hanamichi looked at him questioningly. He watched Rukawa carefully as he tugged gently on the fabric. Rukawa's breath caught as he watched Sakuragi's hand slowly inching the fabric down. Their eyes met until Rukawa closed his eyes and bit his lip. He looked up again when he felt the boxers coming dangerously close to revealing all. He felt fingertips running along his hipbones and met Sakuragi's stare.

So, insecurities
Are about as useful as trying
To put the pin back in the grenade

"Kaede…can I please see you? I want to so bad…" Seeing Rukawa's nervous face, he paused with his hands on the taller man's hips. "Hey, can I tell you something? I don't wanna freak you out or anything…I'm a little worried I've done that enough…but you know what…you were the first guy who ever turned me on."

Rukawa's eyes went wide. "What?"

"I never totally…saw you, in the showers, I was kind of worried enough as it was…I didn't think I should be looking at you like that. But one day after a game I just…saw you standing there. And I wondered…what it would be like to touch you." In illustration, Hanamichi ran fingertips down Rukawa's chest. "I wondered what it would be like to feel this soft skin, over such solid muscles…" Rukawa's eyes fluttered as Sakuragi placed a gentle kiss on his chest. "I wanted to feel you all wet…" Sakuragi breathed. Rukawa made a small sound and pulled the shower curtain back and started to step inside.

"You're gonna get these all wet," Sakuragi reminded him, tugging at his boxers. "Not saying you have to take them off, just bringing it to your attention."

Rukawa closed his eyes and lost the boxers. He didn't think he wanted to see Hanamichi's face when he saw him. Sakuragi helped him into the shower and wrapped his arms around the taller man, burying his face in his neck. He could feel Rukawa trembling.

"God you're gorgeous," Sakuragi murmured, feeling their erections slide gently against each other. Rukawa made another small noise. He felt like he was about to start hyperventilating.

"Really?" he murmured as Sakuragi ran his hands over his back.

"Yes. You look even better now than you did the first time you got me hard as a rock." Rukawa whimpered and pulled the shorter man closer.

"You want to know the rest of the story?"

I want you bad!
I want you bad!
I understand why they say high school never stops

Rukawa nodded feebly. Sakuragi turned his attention to kissing his shoulders and chest for a moment. When he spoke again, it was between kisses and gentle bites.

"I went home that night…and I didn't know what to think. When I was in the shower, I couldn't stop thinking about you…" Kiss. "…All wet and sexy…" nibble. "I remembered that I wanted to feel your skin. And when I just closed my eyes and let my mind wander…" Kiss. Lick. "In my mind I was doing this. I wanted to taste you." By now Sakuragi had reached Rukawa's stomach and was sinking to his knees. "And I realized I was touching myself. Which was weird because in my fantasy, it was just me touching you. But that was enough." Rukawa gasped as Sakuragi licked and then sucked at the softer skin near his belly button. "And then I realized I hadn't seen everything…I wondered what you looked like…I wondered what this looked like." Saying this, Sakuragi ran a fingertip along Rukawa's hardness.

"Then what?" Rukawa murmured breathlessly.

"Hmm…then I got myself off thinking of going down on you." Sakuragi's tongue snaked out to lick Rukawa's wet tip. He had previously wondered if it was simply the water from the shower, or if some of that moisture was Rukawa's own. He almost smiled when he could taste that it was the latter case.

"Ahh…God…" Rukawa hissed, trying to somehow get a hold on the shower wall. Sakuragi maneuvered his tongue so that his tongue stud poked at the slit. Rukawa whimpered as he felt the metal pushing against, into, the tiny hole. He soon realized that as Sakuragi used that metal ball to stroke all over his length, Rukawa himself was letting out desperate little noises with every shallow breath. He pushed his fists against the shower walls, one beside him and one behind him. He looked down to see Sakuragi's tongue weaving nonsensical patterns, and Sakuragi stroking himself. "Uhh…Hana…h-unh…what are you…"

Suddenly Sakuragi stood up and kissed Rukawa roughly. "Come on," he murmured, trying to lead Rukawa out of the shower.

"No…" Rukawa muttered in a daze. "What…?"

Sakuragi interrupted him by taking hold of Rukawa's hand and moving it toward his own face. Rukawa tentatively licked at his own hand, tasting the remains of Sakuragi's fluid, as well as Sakuragi's saliva. A small tremor raced through his body.

A few moments later, Sakuragi let go of Rukawa, who slid down onto the bed in exhaustion. "Shower," Hanamichi prompted.

"Forget about it." Hanamichi smiled and went to retrieve a washcloth from the bathroom. By the time he returned, Rukawa was asleep. He gently cleaned the other man up. After a moment of thought, he also used the cloth on himself and slid into bed next to his new lover.

Hanamichi was almost asleep when he heard Rukawa murmur something against his ear. The other man's arms were wrapped around him and he had steadily been moving closer. He was now almost lying on top of Hanamichi.

"Hana…" he murmured, still asleep. "I lo…hmf…" Hanamichi just smiled and drifted off to sleep.

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Rukawa awoke to the tinny sound of Linkin Park's "Numb" as translated to MIDI form. "Damn cell phone," he muttered, fumbling around with one arm while not opening his eyes or moving from his comfortable position, crushing Sakuragi with his weight. He'd made quite a nice pillow.

Feeling two phones on the table, he finally caught hold of the one making the noise and flung it across the room. The noise made Sakuragi grunt and move slightly but did not wake him. Rukawa sighed and snuggled back into his human electric blanket.

About two minutes later, he heard "Numb" resonating through the room again. It was still right next to his head. "Urusai. Didn't I throw you across the room?" he muttered to the raucous piece of plastic.

Blindly grabbing the phone, he grunted into it, "Would you stop calling so early?"

A moment's silence. "Um…who is this?"

"Who the hell are you looking for? You just called me twice."

"I called Rukawa Kaede once and and now I am trying to find Sakuragi Hanamichi."

Rukawa closed one eye and thought. "Akagi?"

"Yes?"

"It's Rukawa. You sure you didn't dial my number again?"

"I…don't think so. But then again…why would you hear the phone ring twice?"

Why indeed. Rukawa glanced at the phone in his hand and realized it was the wrong color. "Oh. Oops. Not my phone. Hold on."

He covered the phone and took out his irritation with being woken on his bedmate. "Oi, do aho, your Goddamn phone woke me up!" He tapped the sleeping man on the head a bit sharply with the hard end of the phone.

"Ow! Son of a…kitsune, I'll kick your ass later…yeah?"

"Huh? Uh…I don't know." Sakuragi glanced at Rukawa questioningly, pointing at the phone that he had to his ear.

"Same ring."

Sakuragi grinned and turned his attention back to Akagi. "Yeah…of course…hey why didn't you tell me before?? Ohhh…well ok, I'll have to ask him to make sure he would be okay…well…no, not now. But I think we're going to my house…where are we now? Heh heh…uh…don't worry, I'll ask him. Not avoiding…no, I'll get back to you. Later. Later, okay? Bye."

After ending the call, he turned again to Rukawa. "That damn…gori. Tomorrow is Hisashi's birthday, which I did know, thank you, and they're trying to pull off a surprise party…"

"Hisashi? You mean Mitsui? God I haven't seen him in years either…"

"Yeah, yeah, it's his birthday and also he just won his first case at that big law firm downtown…"

"What?"

"Dude, you sound like Dave Chapelle. Can you believe Akagi didn't tell me about the party? He thought I couldn't keep it secret. Of all the nerve…"

"Ok, well, we'll be there."

"Good, cuz I didn't want to have to leave your ass at home."

With that, Sakuragi pulled Rukawa back to him and snuggled down to fall back asleep.

Rukawa drifted for a few moments before a thought flitted through his head. Back to the house? At home? What's all this we business? And did I start that?

Hanamichi, meanwhile, was barely awake and smiling against Rukawa's chest. Same ringtone…that's cute…

This isn't coincidence
There's no such thing
This isn't coincidence, no
This isn't coincidence
It's no such thing.
This isn't, no

My little kitsune… Sakuragi thought in a half-dream state, my sweet kitsune came back.