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natsunonamae (7/10)
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Part 6
~ * Chapter 7 * ~
Their first date is amazing. Unconventional, surprisingly, but definitely amazing. It's not the typical first date, going out to watch a movie together or to the amusement park or a fancy dinner, but something that Nino definitely doesn't expect at all.
When Sakurai – who asked Nino to call him Sho to make things a bit less formal-, as the gentleman he is, picks the young teacher up next Saturday afternoon, to kidnap him for their first date, Nino has no idea what the other is planning. Sho has asked in advance if it's fine for the young man, if he picks the location for their date and of course, Nino agreed. Admittedly, not only because he's super curious about what the other man may come up with, but also because he himself thinks that he sucks with dates.
To be honest, dates have never been his forte, not with Jun, and not with his former boyfriends either. Sure, watching a movie in the cinema or eating out is always nice, but it's not really Nino's dream date, so to say. For him, spending quality time together with his partner sounds much more interesting. Sharing a common hobby or interest and enjoying it together, even if it's just sitting at home and talking about music the whole afternoon, or going out to experience new things together, these sound more interesting to him, somehow. But Jun has never been much interested in music, so Nino hasn't even dared to invite his ex-boyfriend to a classical piano concert, or for a musical DVD session at home or anything similar.
And now, with Sakurai, Nino doesn't know what will work and what will not. Everything's new. He doesn't know the man too well yet, and all he knows is that he's super friendly – when he's not teasing him, obviously -, open-minded and a great father. And that he's in love with Sakurai. But what kind of hobbies he has (even if any, after all, he seems to spend all his time with working or together with his beloved daughter), what kind of music he likes or what kind of dates he might enjoy, Nino still doesn't know but he's eager to find out more.
They drive with Sakurai's car (one he and Ohno share for work to safe expenses), out of the city, and Nino still has no idea where the other is taking him. He tries to get some information by asking questions, but nothing helps, Sakurai is stubbornly quiet about his destination and even if he has dropped a hint, Nino just doesn't get it and so he gives up and they talk about other things.
Talking to Sakurai turns out to be surprisingly easy, Nino thinks. First, as expected, he was so nervous that he probably was not able to voice a full meaningful sentence in front of his date at all. But soon, they find out that they have a lot of things in common and that they seem to be able to talk about everything and anything. Even if their opinions differ on some things, they can build up an interesting discussion, more than a dead-end conversation, and share their different points of view, without bringing the other's opinion down. It's great, really, it's just great and for some reason, Nino feels like he is dating an adult for the first time in his life. This way of talking to each other shows the mutual respect towards the other person, it shows interesting different views in understandable ways and still, they don't force their way of thinking onto each other – or probably it's just similar enough to harmonize. Nino wonders, if this perfection can be even real, he has never experienced it before, and it makes Sakurai even more interesting and more desirable than he already is.
"What... what is this?" Nino wonders when they finally reach their destination.
Sakurai has parked in front of a huge, European styled mansion, surrounded by nature, and apparently, they are not the only visitors there. All of them are dressed nicely, the women in chic dresses or kimono, the men in fine tuxedos and suits. At least, now Nino knows why Sakurai asked him to wear a suit, however, even with his dark blue standard suit and one of his usual neckties that he wears at school, Nino still feels a bit underdressed. When Sakurai senses the teacher's insecurity, he straightens the collar of Nino's white shirt to get rid of some crinkles and gives him a thumbs up with a big smile to affirm him that he looks great. They follow some of the other guests inside of the mansion, and Nino cannot believe they are in such a prestigious location for their first date, wondering if he's not completely out of place here. The floor is made from marble, the walls decorated with impressive paintings from Western artists and there are big flower vases with beautiful arrangements everywhere. Is this a fancy party? A private museum? Did Nino miss something and Sakurai is secretly the prince of a wealthy little kingdom?
"It's an auction for antique furniture," Sakurai finally says, grinning, as he points at a sign placed in front of a large saloon where the visitors are going, one after another, after receiving a glass of champagne or orange juice at the entrance.
Since he's the driver, and – as Nino already knows – a very responsible man, Sakurai chooses the orange juice and Nino does the same before the two men clink glasses. When they enter the saloon, and stride forward to find two seats in the third row from the front, the teacher is still a little confused.
"An auction?" he arches an eyebrow.
"In fact... it's my job to come to such auctions from time to time and to bid for some things that I can display and sell in mine and Satoshi's store," Sakurai explains and the cloud of question lifts from Nino's eyes. "To be honest, it's one of my favourite parts of my job. The atmosphere, the people, the antiques... it's something magical in the air here, somehow, and I want to share it with you."
Nino chuckles.
"What, don't you like the idea?" Sakurai blushes nicely. "Or is it because I am actually working during our date? You must excuse me, I'm not such a workaholic, and I just... really thought that it would be interesting... sorry, is it a bad idea?"
After taking another sip of his orange juice, Nino smirks at Sakurai. "Is this really because you're an antiques seller or do you just secretly like to pretend you're rich and want to decorate your future house with some fancy stuff?"
Sakurai blushes even a bit more, smiling sheepishly. "You find it stupid, don't you?"
Nino smiles. "Not at all!"
"Really?"
"Really. Because, you're showing something to me that you really like, right?" the teacher concludes. "It means, you show me something about your personality and I really appreciate it. Secretly wannabe rich boy!"
Sakurai hits Nino's shoulder, playfully. "I told you, it's because of my job!"
"Well," Nino shrugs, and flashes his date another grin. "Maybe I want to pretend to be a wealthy prince who's searching for inventory for our castle."
Amused, Sakurai chuckles before he decides to play along. "I'll do my best then, to give you some useful advice, your Majesty."
~ *~
Sakurai's good night kiss at the end of their first date is more innocent than their last kiss(es), Nino notices. But that's totally fine. With their connected hands, the two men are standing in Nino's entrance area in half-darkness, as Sho is dropping him off at home and guiding him upstairs after their little excursion.
Of course, Nino offers Sakurai to come inside for a cup of coffee, but Sakurai just smirks and says, "Thanks, but not today."
Nino interprets it as a code for "Let's take it slow". He doesn't mind, he's willing to give him and Sakurai all the time they need to develop a wonderful relationship between them. In fact, he too prefers not to rush things, even if he is not be able to guarantee not to jump the other if he has decided to come in tonight. Maybe, Sakurai knows it. Or feels the same about Nino. Hopefully, Nino thinks, slightly embarrassed at his growing desire.
When Nino smiles at his date and slightly parts his lips to thank him for the wonderful day and wish him a good night, Sakurai leans forward, cupping the teacher's face with his free hand and captures his lips with his. It's not a stormy kiss, it's a very soft kiss, one in which Nino can feel all the affection the other must feel for him and it makes him feel not less desired but... well... loved. It makes his heart speed up dangerously. It's like there's a promise lingering underneath the innocence of this kiss, a promise for more, soon. He only dares kissing back just as softly as Sakurai does, and for a moment it feels like the world around them stops turning and Nino's heart is the only thing that keeps on running and running.
They part lips again, slowly, their hands still connected, fingers intertwined, pressing each other slightly, and the world continues spinning, maybe a bit too fast for Nino since he feels dizzy and has dangerously weak knees. He takes a deep breath to calm down his racing heartbeat and slowly opens his eyes again, looking right into Sakurai's. The man looks at him, lovingly, and brushes his hand over Nino's cheek for a last time before he retreats, smiling at him happily.
"Thanks for accompanying me today. I had a lot of fun, your Majesty," Sakurai says with a smirk.
"Me too," Nino replies, blushing, and making a mental note that he definitely will try to come back to this nickname in a future stadium of their relationship.
He never thought that an auction for antique furniture could be so interesting. Well, maybe, the most interesting thing has been Sakurai and his passion for the event, his shining eyes when he spotted an object he likes and wants to win for his shop, his information and little trivia he whispered into Nino's ear during the event. And the tickling pleasant feeling of his breath hitting the side of Nino's neck in this process. Sakurai was like an open book, and Nino has learned a lot about the man, his passion for his job and his ideals today. Yes, it has been a very unconventional first date, but it has been the most interesting first date, Nino has ever experienced.
"Next time, I would like you to be the one to choose the location for our date," Sakurai smiles widely. "You can choose whatever you like, something you really like and I promise, whatever it will be, I'll enjoy it together with you."
Nino cannot help but smile in return, his heart jumping in his chest. "I will think of something," he promises.
"I'm looking forward to it!" Again, Sakurai closes the distance between them, for a last, featherlike touch of their lips and Nino has to pull himself together not to sigh into their kiss. Then, Sakurai lets go off his hand. "Good Night, Kazunari."
The door shuts and Sakurai is gone, but still, a pleasant shiver runs through Nino's body and he's convinced, he must be blushing like a little school girl right now, with his crush, no, his date, calling him by his given name. He cannot help but giggle, bringing his hands up to cup his hot cheeks and when he reaches the living room, he grabs the first pillow he can get between his fingers and sits down on the couch, hugging it close to his chest and burying his face in the soft fabric. It's been so long since someone called him by his given name. Even people close to him rather address him with his nickname, Nino, and nobody, besides his family, addresses him with his given name. It's something special, it feels so… intimate. It just makes him so freaking happy!
Nino can barely sleep that night, his mind either still in memory of his perfect first date with Sakurai or browsing his head for an idea for their next date. He remembers Sakurai's words. It shall be something Nino truly likes, right? Surprisingly, it doesn't take Nino that long before he finds an idea.
Immediately, Nino reaches for his cellphone that he placed on his bedside table, and sends a short message to the other man. Just one question, nothing more.
"Just to confirm, you do like piano music, don't you?"
Sakurai's reply follows promptly, to Nino's surprise, as he thought the other might be asleep already.
"Of course, I do like piano music. I love it! I'm the father of an upcoming talent and the boyfriend of an adorable pianist/piano teacher, after all. ;)"
Nino can't help but beam happily when he reads the word "boyfriend". He wasn't sure yet if it's too early to call them boyfriends but no, if Sakurai thinks it's not too early, then it's not. Smiling, Nino types an answer, before he puts his cellphone away and is finally able to fall asleep, sliding into wonderful dreams.
~ * ~
"Then, I think your boyfriend has an idea for our next date. Good Night!"
Sho reads Ninomiya's message with a broad smile on his face, as he lies on his bed, still too excited to fall asleep. He presses his cellphone to his chest, happily. Today has been wonderful. He has been a bit nervous, insecure if Ninomiya would like his idea of a "date" – after all, it feels like ages since Sho last dated someone and he wanted it to be something special, not just the typical cinema visit and eating out in a fancy restaurant - and thankfully, it worked out great. They had so much fun today, during the car ride, during the auction, or at the family restaurant where they stopped for dinner on their way home when they got hungry.
They got to know each other so much better, and the more they talk to each other, the more time they spend together, the more Sho wants Ninomiya to not only be his "date", but his "boyfriend", officially. And now, reading his mail, it seems, Ninomiya accepts the "boyfriend-proposal", as Sho secretly calls his daring move in his previous message. Now, everything's perfect.
On the next weekend, for their second date (they didn't count their meetings at Sho and Ohno's shop where Ninomiya and Satsuki continue their piano practice like before the girl's birthday), it's Ninomiya's turn to pick up Sho. The teacher doesn't have a car, so he takes the bus, and apologizes to Sho that they will have to travel by bus to their date's destination too, but Sho doesn't mind at all. It's already getting dark and the rushing by city's scenery looks somewhat calming from inside the bus. However, even if Ninomiya doesn't want to tell Sho where they are going, when the man figures the direction of the bus they are riding, he has a tiny suspicion where they will be heading to.
Sho's suspicion gets confirmed when the two men get off the bus at a very familiar station, not far away from… school. However, the confirmation of his suspicion does not mean, that he's less surprised. When the man gives his partner a questioning look, Ninomiya just smirks and pulls out his keys from his pockets to unlock the school's gates.
"I got special permission to work at school this weekend," Ninomiya explains, a bit nervously. "Well, I do not plan to work since it might bore you... Anyway, please keep it a secret that I brought someone from outside here, parents usually are not allowed to enter – well, except when teachers call them here or there's a school festival or something…"
"My lips are sealed," Sho promises, nodding his head to underline his statement.
"Now, quick, before someone spots us," the teacher says, looking right and left in a hurry,to check if anybody watches them, and the two enter the school grounds.
Sho cannot deny that it feels somehow exciting and also extremely nostalgic to walk over the schoolyard, spotting all the different places, and to sneak through the corridors of the school building. Sho feels like being thrown back to his school years, just, knowing that right now he's not actually allowed to be here, makes it quite more adventurous. Ninomiya gives him a quick tour, showing him among others Satsuki's classroom and her desk. He even lets him take a look inside the teacher's room (showing him his desk) and Sho finds it very exciting to see his boyfriend's working place that close. Soon after, they enter the music room of the school's building, seemingly Ninomiya's real destination.
Seeing Sho's surprised look, Ninomiya immediately shows him the broad bench standing right behind a grand piano, asking him to take a seat and Sho – his look not less questioning – follows the instructions, sliding to the left when Ninomiya sits down beside him. Still kind of nervous, the young teacher looks at Sho before averting his eyes again, letting them fall on the piano's keyboard.
"Maybe this sounds a bit cocky now, but I thought, I can play something for you… if you want," Ninomiya says in a low voice. "Something else than the piece Satsuki and I am practising recently. Hearing the same thing over and over can be a bit boring, right?"
"I'd love to hear something else from you, of course," Sho admits, smiling brightly. "To be honest, I always wished you would play something for me... for me, only." Ninomiya blushes nicely at Sho's words and Sho has to pull himself together in order not to spring a kiss on the adorable teacher. Instead, he clears his throat. "What will you play for me?"
"What do you want to hear?" Ninomiya asks shyly.
"I want to hear your favourite pieces," Sho smiles at him. After all, today it's his turn to learn something more personal about the other man, right?
"OK... then I'll start with one of the earliest pieces that I have learned when I was a child. It's simple, but still one of my favourites," Ninomyia replies and starts stretching his fingers a little, before he tilts his head and relaxes his shoulders.
Sho can see the young man's transformation – just like the first time he saw him playing in his shop – from the slightly nervous teacher into the hidden pianist and again, he's just fascinated about how quickly Ninomiya is able to switch personalities just due to his strong focus and his deep love and respect towards music. His facial expression relaxes completely, he even closes his eyes, and his whole body loses its tension. When his fingers touch the piano keyboard, it's like a wave connects the young man's body and the instrument while creating a very slow and sentimental, but the most beautiful and vulnerable version of Beethoven's "For Elise" that Sho has ever heard.
Afterwards, he continues with another piece by Beethoven, Sho recognize it as the "Moonlight Sonata". Sho has to admit that even if he likes music, he doesn't know much about it, but thanks to Satsuki, he knows the most important compositors and even the names of some pieces that his daughter listens to on CD or practices over and over at their home or in the antiques shop. It's nice to hear the familiar music and it feels even more special at this very own private concert by Ninomiya.
Sho smiles when the teacher switches from the depressive tones by Beethoven to the very contradictory fast paced and buoyant "Rondo alla turca" by Mozart and he chuckles when Ninomiya shortly breaks his concentration to exchange a smirk with Sho, making his heart skip a beat. What follows is a variety of piano interpretations of some popular contemporary songs, and even some pieces from movie soundtracks like "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain" or a very passionate medley of the most prominent songs from "Pirates of the Caribbean". Sho cannot hold back a giggle at the thought, if Ninomiya might be a fan of Johnny Depp too, just like he and his daughter, and happily remembers the times when he went to the cinema together with his daughter, watching some of the movie series.
When Ninomiya stops playing, Sho applauds enthusiastically, praising his boyfriend who brings his hand up to his neck and rubs it in slight embarrassment. Sho nudged his side with his elbow, teasing him a little for his shyness and when Ninomiya turns to him, they lock eyes. Sho smiles, sincerely.
"I feel honoured to be able to attend this private concert," he says in a low voice. "It's been wonderful."
"I... I just played what I like best, just as you wished. It's nothing special...," the shy man murmurs.
"It's been very special to me, thank you."
They look at each other for a few seconds, a bit awkwardly, and just when Sho leans forward to kiss his adorable boyfriend, Ninomiya parts his lips for a question, making him stop halfway, surprised.
"Ca- Can you play the piano too?" the teacher asks, a bit lost.
Sho smirks, wondering, if his boyfriend really planned to ask that or if he himself is too shy for a kiss and the fact that they now simply messed up their timing. He chuckles softly, retreating a little.
"No, definitely not. I'd like to brag about it, but I'm clearly not the one Satsuki inherited her talent from," Sho replies seriously.
"Is that so...," Ninomiya mutters. "Well, if you want, I can teach you too?"
Sho cannot help but smile at Ninomiya's earnest and cute offer and it makes him want to kiss that man even more than he already does. He leans forward again and reaches his hand to hold onto Ninomiya's shoulder, slightly.
"Maybe next time?" he answers in a whisper before he closes his eyes and their lips finally meet.
Ninomiya's proposal is quickly forgotten – well, not forgotten, but set aside for later – and the two get completely lost in their kiss, enjoying the closeness and intimacy between them. First, they kiss innocently, it's barely more than a butterfly-like touch, but it soon becomes more. Obviously, the couple cannot get enough of their proof of affection, and bring their lips back together again and again, slowly first, but the small breaks between their kisses become shorter and shorter, their kisses more demanding, faster, more passionate. Their bodies get closer to each other, instinctively, and it doesn't take long until Ninomiya is sitting on top of Sho's lap, leaning forward to continue kissing him fiercely, his hands slightly cupping the sides of Sho's neck, while Sho's arms are wrapped around the smaller man's waist, his fingers slid underneath his shirt to caress the hot skin. Ninomiya sighs in satisfaction and the heat between them grow with each kiss and every touch they exchange.
That is, until suddenly, the light in the corridor gets switched on, shining brightly enough into the – except for light from a lamp near the piano – dark music room, interrupting the two men, who are confused by the sudden change of situation. Ninomiya looks at Sho with red cheeks and wet, swollen lips, slightly panicking.
"Oh crap, someone's coming?!" he whispers, his head snapping into the direction of the music room's door.
"Eh? I thought we're alone here?" Sho asks.
"I thought so too," Ninomiya replies, and then when they can hear distant footsteps walking through the corridor, approaching them, the teacher really breaks into panic. He quickly climbs from Sho's lap. Both stand up, looking a bit lost before Ninomiya turns to Sho again, whispering. "Ah… quick, hide, whoever it is, they better don't see us together!"
Sho gapes at him. "What? Hide? Where?!"
They look around the room and then, Ninomiya points at a closet near the blackboard, probably used as storage for whatever that needs to be stored in a music room. "Hide in there, quick!"
After opening the closet's door, luckily there is enough space for a standing adult person to hide in and Nino pushes Sho inside before closing the door again. The teacher settles back onto the piano bench, pretending to be busy. Sho is locked in complete darkness in the narrow place, trying to stand still and not breathe too loudly. He manages to hide just in time, because just when Ninomiya plays a few first notes of a song, Sho can hear the door getting pushed open and a male voice.
"Ninomiya-sensei, you're still here?"
"Headmaster," Sho can hear Ninomiya's words. "I'm sorry, I am still practising the piano for our music club."
"You're really hardworking," the alleged headmaster replies, sounding pleased.
"Same to you, Headmaster, if you're at school on a Saturday."
A soft chuckle. "Well, I had some paperwork to do too. Do you plan to finish soon?"
"Yeah, soon."
"I'm heading home first then. Don't overdo it, Sensei. A young man like you shouldn't spend his weekend with work," the man answers jokingly.
"You're probably right," Nino chuckles politely and Sho has to bite his lips not to start laughing at the thought of how hard he and his boyfriend has been working just a few minutes ago.
"Good night, Ninomiya-sensei."
"Good night, Headmaster."
Footsteps, the door is being opened, a few more footsteps, sounding more and more distant, and then Sho allows himself to take a deep breath. Then, he hears Ninomiya shuffling quickly, and just a second later, the closet door gets pulled open again, a very pale and worried Ninomiya facing him.
"I think he's gone. Oh Gosh, Sho, I'm so sorry for this…," the young teacher says, frowning.
Sho can't help but smile at the situation. "It's OK."
Ninomiya rubs his forehead. "I should have known, it's too risky to come here…"
"Maybe," Sho chuckles softly. "But it's also… thrilling," he smirks at his boyfriend and then he reaches out for the man's arms, slightly pulling him right beside him into the closet, pressing them together.
They lock eyes in the semi-darkness, Ninomiya's eyes are glittering attractively and they don't need a second to figure out what to do next, when Ninomiya, in the narrow space, tries to wrap his arms around Sho's neck and they kiss again, passionately. When they break their kiss, both start laughing.
"True but… we shouldn't risk it again," Ninomiya then says.
"Probably not," Sho agrees.
"It's narrow in here," the other states, but still none of them makes a move.
Sho grins, finally making a tiny step – towards Ninomiya, to completely press him against the closet's wall behind him, pressing their bodies even closer. "You don't like it?"
"Maybe I do like it," the other replies in a low voice and Sho is willing to bet that Ninomiya is blushing as cutely as always right now. "But… we should call it a day, probably. I'm a bit scared that the headmaster is still around..."
They climb out of the closet, Sho almost missing the closeness to the other man immediately, and Ninomiya approaches the piano again, to close the keyboard's cover, but then Sho reaches his hand to put it on top of Ninomiya's.
"One last piece?" he begs him with puppy eyes.
Luckily, they are effective and Ninomiya can't decline. "OK. But you must stay hidden... just in case."
Sho smirks at the other's cuteness. "Can I keep the door open?"
"… OK, but only half," Ninomiya replies with a strict look.
"Too generous," Sho chuckles and gets back into his position while the teacher sits down and gets ready again.
~ * ~
Nino and Sakurai continue dating happily, growing closer, and each and every date is something different, but also something special. Maybe, it's not the nature of their "dates" that makes them extraordinary, but the fact that they do a lot of things together. Whether it's attending a concert together, just going shopping together to buy some CDs, or visiting the fish market in the early morning hours together to choose some fresh ingredients for a joint lunch together with Satsuki and Sakurai's friends, there's nothing they can't do together.
Of course, in public, the couple has to pay attention not to stand out too much. After all, they don't want any teachers, students, or parents to find out that they are dating. Even if they decided to go against whatever stupid rule might want to keep them apart, they will have to keep it secret for now, at least until Satsuki graduates from school. Well, Nino knows how to hide a relationship, it's been the same with him and Jun before.
They just have to pretend to be friends, it's as simple as that, and it works pretty well. Things like holding handy, snuggling close to each other, kissing, are things Nino prefers not to do in public anyway, and Sakurai agrees on it, logically. Well, which choice does he have? However, this style of dating definitely has its good sides. During their outings, having to restrain themselves from getting too close, the tension between them has time to build up and once they are alone and unwatched, their desire and passion unleashes full force.
Yet, they have not taken the last step, though. Circumstances didn't allow it and Nino has to admit, he's a romanticist when it comes to such things anyway (that's why in first place, the sheer idea of having a one-night stand is pure terror for him). He wants it to be perfect. And Sakurai probably thinks the same.
One day, though, after Nino and Satsuki's piano practices at the antique shop, Sakurai invites Nino for a home date on the next Saturday. He suggests that he can cook a simple dinner and that they can just "hang out together, watching a movie, maybe" (asking Nino to bring his favourite movie). However, when Sakurai tells him that Satsuki will be sleeping over at a friend's place that day, Nino reads it as a code for "maybe, we have taken it slow for long enough" and becomes very excited about the premise of this home date.
Nino is definitely the shy type, he knows that and Sakurai knows that even better. He needs time to start trusting people and to open up to them and seeing how quickly he and Sakurai are becoming close to each other, he can proudly say that it's a new record. He has never been very confident and there are only a few things in life that he thinks he's talented in. Playing piano is probably one of those few things. At least, Nino thinks he's not that bad. And if there is another thing, Nino is at least a little confident in, and as contradictory as it seems, it's sex.
People might think that due to Nino's shy and quickly sheepish character, he whould be a prude and not very experimental in bed, as it would be something too embarrassing for him to explore. But once Nino overcomes the barrier between himself and the person he's in a relationship with, once he completely opens up to the person he loves and once the feeling is right, a hidden passion will be set free, searching for one of its kind.
While Nino is actually quite experienced in this matter, he wonders, how things are when it comes to Sakurai. The older once mentioned that it's been a while since he dated someone and Nino could only assume when it was the last time the man had sex. Sakurai told him that he tried to get into a relationship a few times, but over and over Sakurai had to face the truth that he is first and foremost the father of a young girl who has no one beside him and so he gave up on the idea of a relationship for a long time, until recently.
Nino doesn't dare to ask, how experienced Sho really is. He knows he's not a virgin with women – obviously -, but also not with men, according to a short talk they held about this topic. But it's been too embarrassing for Nino to ask for any further details. He doesn't even know if Sho prefers to be the top or the bottom, when it comes to sex between them, well, if it comes to sex between them, which he hopes, of course, sooner or later. Nino only knows that he should probably be prepared. Well prepared, for whatever happens.
For now, nothing much happened, besides Nino being welcomed into Sakurai's apartment, with a small kiss. The scent of dinner getting cooked is already in the air, and Sakurai is wearing a cute apron over his red shirt and black jeans. He's not dressed too formally, not wearing a tie or anything. Instead, Nino spots a golden necklace around the man's neck, due to the unbuttoned the collar. His long sleeves rolled up on his masculine arms and Nino swallows. Maybe, he arrived here with too dirty thoughts to begin with, but this deadly handsome appearance is definitely fuelling his desire and fantasy even more.
"What's on the menu today?" Nino asks when he enters the kitchen, curiously, spotting pots and pans on the cooling plates with meat, sauce and vegetables. "The smell is amazing!"
"Hm... let's see," Sakurai says when he returns to his cooking. "First course, a small green salad with avocado, pomegranate, soy bean sprouts and honey-vinaigrette dressing. Then, spicy French chop with potatoes, asparagus and hollandaise sauce," while Sakurai explains, Nino comes closer, standing next to him, looking at the dishes with shining eyes. "And for dessert...," Sakurai leans to the man's ear, continuing in a whisper, "...You, I hope."
Nino blushes deeply immediately, and his heart is in his mouth. He draws back a little, staring at his boyfriend, who smirks at him, incredibly confident. Incredibly sexy. Nino smiles, averting his eyes shyly, even if he has to admit that he can very well live with Sakurai's choice.
"Looking forward to it," he murmurs, not defining what exactly he means, before he asks if he can help with anything like setting the table.
Sakurai just takes two wine glasses out of the kitchen cupboard and asks Nino to hand him the bottle of wine standing behind him on the kitchen counter. He asks Nino if he wants a glass or if he prefers water and considering the growing excitement and nervousness, Nino decides that a mix of wine and water may be perfect for him.
"Cheers to a wonderful evening," Sakurai smiles at him and Nino does the same.
They keep on chatting for a while, and Nino pulls out the DVDs he brought along for their planned after dinner watching, wanting Sakurai to choose one of them. Sakurai joyfully points out how much Nino must love music, considering that all three he brought along – "My Fair Lady", "Sweeny Todd" and "Moulin Rouge" are all musical movies. Nino can't deny it, but he stresses that he also likes other genres of course. It's just... coincidence.
"It’s probably better not to watch "Sweeny Todd" tonight," the teacher proposes. "It's pretty brutal and there's lots of blood... but since you mentioned recently that you like Johnny Depp too, I thought you may want to borrow it."
"Thanks for the recommendation, I'll gladly watch it another time then," Sakurai agrees before looking at the backcovers of the other two movies. "Well then... what about this one?" he lifts "Moulin Rouge" and Nino nods, agreeing.
"With pleasure!"
He brings the DVDs into the living room, placing them on the low table on which Sakurai has already prepared a few small bowls of snacks for later, and returns to the kitchen just to be sent out to the dining area again, since dinner is now ready. He watches Sakurai skilfully balancing a large tray filled with two bowls of salad and two plates of the main course, which smell just incredible. While Sakurai arranges the dishes on the table, Nino slips into the kitchen to get their two glasses and the wine bottle.
They enjoy dinner together, Sakurai even brings a real dessert from the kitchen freezer – raspberry-lemon sorbet, topped with a few leaves of mint – with Nino praising almost each and every bite of the meal. It feels great to know that your partner has cooked for you and once more, Nino has to agree on the saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well, Sakurai already has his heart in his hands anyway, but still...
Soon after, they are sitting next to each other on Sakurai's comfortable couch, cuddling closely, Sakurai's arm around Nino and the younger resting his head on Sakurai's shoulder, while Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman tell their sad but romantic love story on screen.
Nino finds himself humming to one of the songs, blushes and apologizes to his boyfriend, even if the other just flashes him his adorable smile and encourages him to continue. At that moment, Nino can't take his eyes from Sakurai's any longer, once again the epiphany of his deep love for that man rushing over him, making him forget every single bit of shyness and embarrassment that is remaining and driving him right into his arms, aiming for a kiss.
And Gosh, kissing is what they do. Loving, passionate, unrestricted. Nino crawls onto Sakurai's lap and starts kissing his neck, behind him the music from the movie continues, but both aren't paying attention any longer. Sakurai's hands brush over Nino's arms, his shoulders, down his side, onto his hips. He cannot hold back a moan when Nino bites his skin, marking him with a reddening spot before he places a soft kiss on it.
"What do you think about a second dessert?" Nino asks, whispering into Sakurai's ear, and he smirks when he sees the other man trembling in pleasure before he turns his head slightly, his eyes flickering as they meet Nino's.
"Second dessert is my favourite," Sakurai smirks and Nino melts.
After another kiss, Nino's glasses long abandoned on the low table, Sakurai gestures Nino to stand up and then, after turning off the television and putting on a jazzy, romantic soundtrack in the hi-fi system instead, he reaches his hand out to take Nino's and gently pull him with him, through the living room, into his bedroom.
When they enter the room, the lamp on the bedside table is already switched on, spreading a warm, dim light in the room and Nino's heart stops beating when he spots red rose petals spread all over the bedsheets. The distant music from the living room is still audible, not too loud, not too soft, and everything, all together is just so freaking romantic that his heart can't take it. He covers his mouth with his free hand, while the other clenches Sakurai's, tightly.
"You... actually really planned this, didn't you?" Nino finally says, as he recollected himself and turns towards his boyfriend.
Sho settles his arms around Nino, his hands sliding onto the man's slim hips while Nino's arms wander up to rest against Sho's strong chest. The taller man pulls him into a loose embrace and Nino can feel the slightly shy but also slightly cheeky smile against his neck.
"You see through me, completely."
Nino chuckles softly. "Not so hard to tell with those rose petals all over your bed..."
"You find it too cheesy?"
"No, I love it," Nino blushes. Maybe he is cheesy, because he really does love it.
"Good then...," his boyfriend replies and leans down.
Sakurai capture Nino's lips in a soft, slow kiss and they take their sweet time to explore each other's mouths, enjoying their intimate kiss while still standing there in front of the bed, slightly swaying to the jazz music in the background. Slowly, Nino becomes a bit bolder, starting to unbutton Sakurai's shirt and allowing his hands to slowly slide underneath the light fabric to caress his bare skin, he feels the man slightly trembling under his touches.
"Sho, are you nervous?" Nino whispers into their kiss, stopping his movements.
Immediately, Sakurai wraps his arms a bit tighter around the younger man's slender figure. He cannot hide his nervousness from the teacher any longer, he can even feel his boyfriend's heart pounding like crazy against his chest.
"How shall I put it…," Sakurai suddenly says. "It's really been a while since I…"
How cute, Nino thinks, his first slightly surprised look softening into a warm smile. "Not so long for me," he says, immediately realizing how stupid this must have sounded right now. He chuckles and blames it on the excitement. A first time with someone new is always exciting after all. "Ah, sorry, I didn't mean… what I mean is, I know how it works so don't worry, we'll be fine."
Sakurai loosens their embrace and looks at Nino straightforwardly, his cheeks blushed. "Teach me, Sensei."
Nino snorts slightly at the adorable statement and then he starts drawing circles with his fingers onto Sakurai's chest playfully, tilting his head and following his movement before he looks up to lock eyes with his boyfriend again. "Are you a good student?"
"I'll be the top of the class," Sakurai smiles.
"You know you're my only private student, don't you?" Nino chuckles and Sakurai blushes even more. "Just relax and follow your instincts. I'll guide you."
Nino smirks, confidently. He realizes that it's now his turn to be the one in charge, and even if he's excited, a lot, he's not nervous. Not in its bad meaning. He knows that he wants this and knowing that Sakurai wants it too makes him feel assured and safe. He'll be able to unleash his desire, his and Sakurai's, and to make this night perfect, and unforgettable for both of them. He focuses on Sakurai's shirt again, finishing the act of unbuttoning it before his hands slide underneath the fabric again, pushing it down Sakurai's sloping shoulders. The man shudders slightly and the grip on Nino's hips becomes a bit stronger. The younger man leans forward, pressing his lips softly onto Sakurai's bare chest before spreading kisses all over his upper body, tracing invisible lines around his neck, his erected nipples, and down towards his belly button.
During these movement, Sakurai's hands slide from Nino's hips up his body to his shoulders, caress his neck, fumbling with the collar of his black shirt with trembling fingers, until Nino starts undressing himself with his boyfriend's help. Then he returns to Sakurai's slightly trembling from excitement body, lets his fingers run along his jeans' waistband to find the buckle of his belt so that he can undo it, followed by unzipping his jeans and pushing it down with his underwear in one smooth move.
Nino can't help but smile at the pleasant view, feeling his own buddy shudder at the thought of what he is able to do to his gorgeous boyfriend's body – and the other way round. He doesn't dare touching him there yet, but he presses his own, still half-dressed body against him, rubbing the fabric of his jeans against Sakurai's bare crotch, causing the other to moan. Again, Nino smirks and when he stretches up to Sakurai's mouth, the other man presses his lips onto Nino's firmly, setting free his desire in the form of a demanding, hot kiss, making it absolutely clear that he wants more, now!
Taking Sakurai's hands in his, Nino guides him to the bed, slightly pushing the man backwards, until his knees give in at the edge of the bed and Sakurai sits down onto the soft fabric. Offering him another kiss, Nino climbs on Sakurai's lap, the naked man wrapping his arms around Nino to press him close and they both moan shamelessly into their kiss. When their lips part, their tongues dripping wet, Nino stands up again, taking in the whole picture of the god-like man in front of him, in his whole bareness. Simply beautiful. Simply sexy. He needs this man. Now.
Nino bends down in front of Sakurai after pushing the man slightly backwards so that Sakurai is now supporting himself with his elbows, looking at his boyfriend, his eyes shiny and full of expectations. Nino's hands reach to the man's thighs, letting his fingers run up and down the soft skin carefully, for now still sparing the swollen, proud cock in front of him, but he can feel his hot cheeks burning, can feel his heartbeat hammering against his ribcage, and feel the desire invading his lower belly. He feels one of Sakurai's hands burying in his hair instinctively, when he leans down to finally place a kiss on his boyfriend's member, taking it in one hand, slowly stroking up and down the hot flesh, feeling it thickening even more. Sakurai's breath becomes faster, hitching and Nino smirks.
He quickly scans their surroundings, seeing some already prepared condoms and a small bottle of lube standing on Sakurai's bedside table and he quickly fetches one of the condom packages, ripping it open. A second later, Nino skilfully rolls the condom onto Sakurai's proud length, the friction causing the other to moan again. He then stretches his body to reach Sakurai's lips for another passionate kiss, before he focuses on the erected cock in his hands again, caressing it slowly. Then, Nino bends down and takes it into his mouth, slowly, teasingly, and Sakurai's body begins trembling so hard that Nino can't help but feel satisfaction running through his body, making him proud of the reaction he causes in his lover.
"Oh Gosh," Sakurai moans when Nino's lips reached the shaft of his member and starts to suck slightly.
He lets Sakurai's cock slide out of the hot cave of his mouth again, slowly, just to take him in again, repeating the movement a few times before finally increasing the tempo. Soon, Sakurai sits up, tense, and his fingernails buried into Nino's shoulders, but Nino doesn't mind the sweet pain, instead, it turns him on even more. His head pops up and down a few more times and then, he can feel all the man's excitement collecting in the lower part of his body, his whole body tensing one more time before he unleashes his orgasm, hard, hot, into the condom as his cock lays deeply buried in Nino's mouth, and Sakurai's pleasured moan makes Nino shudder, his own erected dick pulsating against the tightness of his jeans.
After Sakurai comes down from his height, Nino pulls off the condom, tying it up and wrapping it into a tissue that he dumps on the floor. He lets his fingers caress Sho's softened member, making the other tremble slightly at the touch of his over-sensitive skin and then he crawls onto the bed, on top of his boyfriend who has collapsed flat on the soft bedsheets, spreading the nice smelling rose petals even more. Nino looks into Sakurai's dark, shining eyes, the excitement and desire has not vanished yet, instead, it's still growing.
He bends down, putting his arms, supported by his elbows, to the right and left of Sakurai's face, and allowing their lips a gentle touch, letting it grow into an open mouth kiss, Sakurai's breath still panting slightly. Then, Nino let his head drop besides his partner's ears, parting his lips again to whisper.
"How do you like it?" he asks. "I mean... do you want me to top or do you want to top?"
Sakurai pulls in the air between his teeth and lets out a deep sigh before he takes another breath to give a proper reply. "I... I want to be inside you."
A pleasant shiver runs over Nino's body and he grins, satisfied, and letting one of his hands trailing down Sakurai's body, he soon finds the man's member swelling again. Perfect.
"I hoped so," he sighs into another kiss before he gets up to get rid of his own jeans and boxer shorts, dropping them carelessly to the floor.
A quick snatch from the bedside table and Nino has the small bottle of lube in his hands, uncapping it and pouring a generous amount on his own fingers, before dropping the bottle alongside with another condom on the bed, next to Sakurai. He climbs onto the bed again, spreading his legs, placing his knees right and left of Sakurai's body and reaches with his hand behind himself, shivering slightly, as he feels the cold gel at his entrance. Sakurai grips Nino's hips again, helping to stabilise him as he starts preparing himself and Sakurai's hungry, lustful look as he watches Nino's actions turns the young man on even more.
Soon, Nino's breath is panting too, his excitement building up gradually. While his cock is thickening, the ring of muscles of his hole is loosening more and more. Soon, he'll be ready. He doesn't have to do much to awaken Sakurai's arousal again, the man's member is already hard again and soon, Sakurai is busy with unwrapping the condom and preparing himself with it. Nino stops his movements for a while as he watches excitedly when Sakurai touches himself with slightly shaking hands to roll the condom onto his shaft, before reaching with his hands to Nino's cock, starting to massage it slowly. Moving along, enjoying Sakurai's hand on his member, Nino knows that he won't be able to hold back for long and so he drops his hands, touching Sakurai's skin, caressing it, his breath hot and uncontrollable already.
He feels Sakurai reaching around him, feeling Sakurai's lube slicked fingers entering him, scissoring him slowly, a few more times, until he pulls out again and Nino helps him to position himself underneath him. The tip of Sakurai's member rubs slightly over Nino's hole and Nino sighs, shivering, before he reaches back with one hand and bringing their bodies together, connecting them as he finally lowers himself onto Sakurai's length, slowly, inch by inch. He moans, his eyes closed, at the hot sensation breaking through his body, filling him, and he can hear Sakurai's lustful groan and feel his hands grabbing his hips, his fingernails digging into his skin.
As soon as Nino got used to the sensation, he starts moving, up and down, up and down, slowly, Sakurai supporting him with his movements. The two men are locking eyes, the tension between them almost unbearable, in a good way, their bodies trembling. Soon, they found the right rhythm and shortly after, Sakurai found the right angle to hit Nino's prostate spot on, turning him into a moaning mess. The young man closes his eyes, frowning from the pleasure and throws his head back as he can't control his body's movements any longer, feeling the slightly sweaty strands of hair in his neck, screaming Sakurai's name. The other groans, stables his feet and rocks harder into Nino's body, again and again, until they are both close to the climax.
Just a few more thrusts are all that are needed to push Sakurai over the edge and to make him come for the second time tonight, heavily and hot inside of Nino's tight body. Nino rides out his lover's orgasm, turned on by the cracking voice of Sakurai as he spills his semen inside the condom. It's enough to make Nino climax too, his body stiffens, his inner walls tighten, milking Sakurai's member to the last drop and he spills his cum all over Sakurai's stomach, chest, it probably even his face, Nino isn't sure, one of Sakurai's hands wrapped around his cock tightly, and a silent scream on his lips as he sees stars.
Shortly after, Nino collapses on top of Sakurai's chest, his breath panting, his cheeks burning, his whole body trembling. Immediately, Sakurai wraps his arms around the man, pulling him close, up to him until their lips find each other, exchanging exhausted, but no less passionate kisses to bring their love making to a proper end. Pressing their sweaty bodies against each other, they continue exchanging caressing touches and kisses for a few more minutes, until Sakurai says it causing Nino to freeze.
"I love you," he whispers silently at the young man's ear.
It's not just the words, but Nino can feel that what Sakurai is saying are his deepest, truest feelings. Nino's heart skips a beat and he locks eyes with the man lying by his side, earnestly. He slightly parts his lips, still speechless, but then, his own feelings overwhelm him and he spills out words by himself, words, he didn't expect himself to be able to say so easily.
"After the fiasco of my last relationship, I was scared," Nino begins, lifting his hand and cupping his boyfriend's face in a caressing gesture. Sakurai looks at him, a bit confused. "I was scared to fall in love again and I thought it would never ever happen to me, but you taught me that it's different. I love you too, Sho."
Sakurai breaks into a happy smile, the most beautiful smile in the world, according to Nino and he smiles back, his heart overflowing with feelings for that man. It feels incredible.
"We have to repeat this," Nino murmurs, as they are lying underneath the blanket after Nino took care of the mess he created, cuddling, and listening to the distant music from the living room. It's the third time that the CD starts from beginning already, Nino notices, smirking.
Sakurai nods slowly, his deep voice humming in approval. "Definitely."
"Soon," Nino insists.
"Very soon," Sakurai moans into Nino's ear and rolls over the other, covering his face with kisses.
TBC
Part 8
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sky_fish7Part 6
~ * Chapter 7 * ~
Their first date is amazing. Unconventional, surprisingly, but definitely amazing. It's not the typical first date, going out to watch a movie together or to the amusement park or a fancy dinner, but something that Nino definitely doesn't expect at all.
When Sakurai – who asked Nino to call him Sho to make things a bit less formal-, as the gentleman he is, picks the young teacher up next Saturday afternoon, to kidnap him for their first date, Nino has no idea what the other is planning. Sho has asked in advance if it's fine for the young man, if he picks the location for their date and of course, Nino agreed. Admittedly, not only because he's super curious about what the other man may come up with, but also because he himself thinks that he sucks with dates.
To be honest, dates have never been his forte, not with Jun, and not with his former boyfriends either. Sure, watching a movie in the cinema or eating out is always nice, but it's not really Nino's dream date, so to say. For him, spending quality time together with his partner sounds much more interesting. Sharing a common hobby or interest and enjoying it together, even if it's just sitting at home and talking about music the whole afternoon, or going out to experience new things together, these sound more interesting to him, somehow. But Jun has never been much interested in music, so Nino hasn't even dared to invite his ex-boyfriend to a classical piano concert, or for a musical DVD session at home or anything similar.
And now, with Sakurai, Nino doesn't know what will work and what will not. Everything's new. He doesn't know the man too well yet, and all he knows is that he's super friendly – when he's not teasing him, obviously -, open-minded and a great father. And that he's in love with Sakurai. But what kind of hobbies he has (even if any, after all, he seems to spend all his time with working or together with his beloved daughter), what kind of music he likes or what kind of dates he might enjoy, Nino still doesn't know but he's eager to find out more.
They drive with Sakurai's car (one he and Ohno share for work to safe expenses), out of the city, and Nino still has no idea where the other is taking him. He tries to get some information by asking questions, but nothing helps, Sakurai is stubbornly quiet about his destination and even if he has dropped a hint, Nino just doesn't get it and so he gives up and they talk about other things.
Talking to Sakurai turns out to be surprisingly easy, Nino thinks. First, as expected, he was so nervous that he probably was not able to voice a full meaningful sentence in front of his date at all. But soon, they find out that they have a lot of things in common and that they seem to be able to talk about everything and anything. Even if their opinions differ on some things, they can build up an interesting discussion, more than a dead-end conversation, and share their different points of view, without bringing the other's opinion down. It's great, really, it's just great and for some reason, Nino feels like he is dating an adult for the first time in his life. This way of talking to each other shows the mutual respect towards the other person, it shows interesting different views in understandable ways and still, they don't force their way of thinking onto each other – or probably it's just similar enough to harmonize. Nino wonders, if this perfection can be even real, he has never experienced it before, and it makes Sakurai even more interesting and more desirable than he already is.
"What... what is this?" Nino wonders when they finally reach their destination.
Sakurai has parked in front of a huge, European styled mansion, surrounded by nature, and apparently, they are not the only visitors there. All of them are dressed nicely, the women in chic dresses or kimono, the men in fine tuxedos and suits. At least, now Nino knows why Sakurai asked him to wear a suit, however, even with his dark blue standard suit and one of his usual neckties that he wears at school, Nino still feels a bit underdressed. When Sakurai senses the teacher's insecurity, he straightens the collar of Nino's white shirt to get rid of some crinkles and gives him a thumbs up with a big smile to affirm him that he looks great. They follow some of the other guests inside of the mansion, and Nino cannot believe they are in such a prestigious location for their first date, wondering if he's not completely out of place here. The floor is made from marble, the walls decorated with impressive paintings from Western artists and there are big flower vases with beautiful arrangements everywhere. Is this a fancy party? A private museum? Did Nino miss something and Sakurai is secretly the prince of a wealthy little kingdom?
"It's an auction for antique furniture," Sakurai finally says, grinning, as he points at a sign placed in front of a large saloon where the visitors are going, one after another, after receiving a glass of champagne or orange juice at the entrance.
Since he's the driver, and – as Nino already knows – a very responsible man, Sakurai chooses the orange juice and Nino does the same before the two men clink glasses. When they enter the saloon, and stride forward to find two seats in the third row from the front, the teacher is still a little confused.
"An auction?" he arches an eyebrow.
"In fact... it's my job to come to such auctions from time to time and to bid for some things that I can display and sell in mine and Satoshi's store," Sakurai explains and the cloud of question lifts from Nino's eyes. "To be honest, it's one of my favourite parts of my job. The atmosphere, the people, the antiques... it's something magical in the air here, somehow, and I want to share it with you."
Nino chuckles.
"What, don't you like the idea?" Sakurai blushes nicely. "Or is it because I am actually working during our date? You must excuse me, I'm not such a workaholic, and I just... really thought that it would be interesting... sorry, is it a bad idea?"
After taking another sip of his orange juice, Nino smirks at Sakurai. "Is this really because you're an antiques seller or do you just secretly like to pretend you're rich and want to decorate your future house with some fancy stuff?"
Sakurai blushes even a bit more, smiling sheepishly. "You find it stupid, don't you?"
Nino smiles. "Not at all!"
"Really?"
"Really. Because, you're showing something to me that you really like, right?" the teacher concludes. "It means, you show me something about your personality and I really appreciate it. Secretly wannabe rich boy!"
Sakurai hits Nino's shoulder, playfully. "I told you, it's because of my job!"
"Well," Nino shrugs, and flashes his date another grin. "Maybe I want to pretend to be a wealthy prince who's searching for inventory for our castle."
Amused, Sakurai chuckles before he decides to play along. "I'll do my best then, to give you some useful advice, your Majesty."
~ *~
Sakurai's good night kiss at the end of their first date is more innocent than their last kiss(es), Nino notices. But that's totally fine. With their connected hands, the two men are standing in Nino's entrance area in half-darkness, as Sho is dropping him off at home and guiding him upstairs after their little excursion.
Of course, Nino offers Sakurai to come inside for a cup of coffee, but Sakurai just smirks and says, "Thanks, but not today."
Nino interprets it as a code for "Let's take it slow". He doesn't mind, he's willing to give him and Sakurai all the time they need to develop a wonderful relationship between them. In fact, he too prefers not to rush things, even if he is not be able to guarantee not to jump the other if he has decided to come in tonight. Maybe, Sakurai knows it. Or feels the same about Nino. Hopefully, Nino thinks, slightly embarrassed at his growing desire.
When Nino smiles at his date and slightly parts his lips to thank him for the wonderful day and wish him a good night, Sakurai leans forward, cupping the teacher's face with his free hand and captures his lips with his. It's not a stormy kiss, it's a very soft kiss, one in which Nino can feel all the affection the other must feel for him and it makes him feel not less desired but... well... loved. It makes his heart speed up dangerously. It's like there's a promise lingering underneath the innocence of this kiss, a promise for more, soon. He only dares kissing back just as softly as Sakurai does, and for a moment it feels like the world around them stops turning and Nino's heart is the only thing that keeps on running and running.
They part lips again, slowly, their hands still connected, fingers intertwined, pressing each other slightly, and the world continues spinning, maybe a bit too fast for Nino since he feels dizzy and has dangerously weak knees. He takes a deep breath to calm down his racing heartbeat and slowly opens his eyes again, looking right into Sakurai's. The man looks at him, lovingly, and brushes his hand over Nino's cheek for a last time before he retreats, smiling at him happily.
"Thanks for accompanying me today. I had a lot of fun, your Majesty," Sakurai says with a smirk.
"Me too," Nino replies, blushing, and making a mental note that he definitely will try to come back to this nickname in a future stadium of their relationship.
He never thought that an auction for antique furniture could be so interesting. Well, maybe, the most interesting thing has been Sakurai and his passion for the event, his shining eyes when he spotted an object he likes and wants to win for his shop, his information and little trivia he whispered into Nino's ear during the event. And the tickling pleasant feeling of his breath hitting the side of Nino's neck in this process. Sakurai was like an open book, and Nino has learned a lot about the man, his passion for his job and his ideals today. Yes, it has been a very unconventional first date, but it has been the most interesting first date, Nino has ever experienced.
"Next time, I would like you to be the one to choose the location for our date," Sakurai smiles widely. "You can choose whatever you like, something you really like and I promise, whatever it will be, I'll enjoy it together with you."
Nino cannot help but smile in return, his heart jumping in his chest. "I will think of something," he promises.
"I'm looking forward to it!" Again, Sakurai closes the distance between them, for a last, featherlike touch of their lips and Nino has to pull himself together not to sigh into their kiss. Then, Sakurai lets go off his hand. "Good Night, Kazunari."
The door shuts and Sakurai is gone, but still, a pleasant shiver runs through Nino's body and he's convinced, he must be blushing like a little school girl right now, with his crush, no, his date, calling him by his given name. He cannot help but giggle, bringing his hands up to cup his hot cheeks and when he reaches the living room, he grabs the first pillow he can get between his fingers and sits down on the couch, hugging it close to his chest and burying his face in the soft fabric. It's been so long since someone called him by his given name. Even people close to him rather address him with his nickname, Nino, and nobody, besides his family, addresses him with his given name. It's something special, it feels so… intimate. It just makes him so freaking happy!
Nino can barely sleep that night, his mind either still in memory of his perfect first date with Sakurai or browsing his head for an idea for their next date. He remembers Sakurai's words. It shall be something Nino truly likes, right? Surprisingly, it doesn't take Nino that long before he finds an idea.
Immediately, Nino reaches for his cellphone that he placed on his bedside table, and sends a short message to the other man. Just one question, nothing more.
"Just to confirm, you do like piano music, don't you?"
Sakurai's reply follows promptly, to Nino's surprise, as he thought the other might be asleep already.
"Of course, I do like piano music. I love it! I'm the father of an upcoming talent and the boyfriend of an adorable pianist/piano teacher, after all. ;)"
Nino can't help but beam happily when he reads the word "boyfriend". He wasn't sure yet if it's too early to call them boyfriends but no, if Sakurai thinks it's not too early, then it's not. Smiling, Nino types an answer, before he puts his cellphone away and is finally able to fall asleep, sliding into wonderful dreams.
~ * ~
"Then, I think your boyfriend has an idea for our next date. Good Night!"
Sho reads Ninomiya's message with a broad smile on his face, as he lies on his bed, still too excited to fall asleep. He presses his cellphone to his chest, happily. Today has been wonderful. He has been a bit nervous, insecure if Ninomiya would like his idea of a "date" – after all, it feels like ages since Sho last dated someone and he wanted it to be something special, not just the typical cinema visit and eating out in a fancy restaurant - and thankfully, it worked out great. They had so much fun today, during the car ride, during the auction, or at the family restaurant where they stopped for dinner on their way home when they got hungry.
They got to know each other so much better, and the more they talk to each other, the more time they spend together, the more Sho wants Ninomiya to not only be his "date", but his "boyfriend", officially. And now, reading his mail, it seems, Ninomiya accepts the "boyfriend-proposal", as Sho secretly calls his daring move in his previous message. Now, everything's perfect.
On the next weekend, for their second date (they didn't count their meetings at Sho and Ohno's shop where Ninomiya and Satsuki continue their piano practice like before the girl's birthday), it's Ninomiya's turn to pick up Sho. The teacher doesn't have a car, so he takes the bus, and apologizes to Sho that they will have to travel by bus to their date's destination too, but Sho doesn't mind at all. It's already getting dark and the rushing by city's scenery looks somewhat calming from inside the bus. However, even if Ninomiya doesn't want to tell Sho where they are going, when the man figures the direction of the bus they are riding, he has a tiny suspicion where they will be heading to.
Sho's suspicion gets confirmed when the two men get off the bus at a very familiar station, not far away from… school. However, the confirmation of his suspicion does not mean, that he's less surprised. When the man gives his partner a questioning look, Ninomiya just smirks and pulls out his keys from his pockets to unlock the school's gates.
"I got special permission to work at school this weekend," Ninomiya explains, a bit nervously. "Well, I do not plan to work since it might bore you... Anyway, please keep it a secret that I brought someone from outside here, parents usually are not allowed to enter – well, except when teachers call them here or there's a school festival or something…"
"My lips are sealed," Sho promises, nodding his head to underline his statement.
"Now, quick, before someone spots us," the teacher says, looking right and left in a hurry,to check if anybody watches them, and the two enter the school grounds.
Sho cannot deny that it feels somehow exciting and also extremely nostalgic to walk over the schoolyard, spotting all the different places, and to sneak through the corridors of the school building. Sho feels like being thrown back to his school years, just, knowing that right now he's not actually allowed to be here, makes it quite more adventurous. Ninomiya gives him a quick tour, showing him among others Satsuki's classroom and her desk. He even lets him take a look inside the teacher's room (showing him his desk) and Sho finds it very exciting to see his boyfriend's working place that close. Soon after, they enter the music room of the school's building, seemingly Ninomiya's real destination.
Seeing Sho's surprised look, Ninomiya immediately shows him the broad bench standing right behind a grand piano, asking him to take a seat and Sho – his look not less questioning – follows the instructions, sliding to the left when Ninomiya sits down beside him. Still kind of nervous, the young teacher looks at Sho before averting his eyes again, letting them fall on the piano's keyboard.
"Maybe this sounds a bit cocky now, but I thought, I can play something for you… if you want," Ninomiya says in a low voice. "Something else than the piece Satsuki and I am practising recently. Hearing the same thing over and over can be a bit boring, right?"
"I'd love to hear something else from you, of course," Sho admits, smiling brightly. "To be honest, I always wished you would play something for me... for me, only." Ninomiya blushes nicely at Sho's words and Sho has to pull himself together in order not to spring a kiss on the adorable teacher. Instead, he clears his throat. "What will you play for me?"
"What do you want to hear?" Ninomiya asks shyly.
"I want to hear your favourite pieces," Sho smiles at him. After all, today it's his turn to learn something more personal about the other man, right?
"OK... then I'll start with one of the earliest pieces that I have learned when I was a child. It's simple, but still one of my favourites," Ninomyia replies and starts stretching his fingers a little, before he tilts his head and relaxes his shoulders.
Sho can see the young man's transformation – just like the first time he saw him playing in his shop – from the slightly nervous teacher into the hidden pianist and again, he's just fascinated about how quickly Ninomiya is able to switch personalities just due to his strong focus and his deep love and respect towards music. His facial expression relaxes completely, he even closes his eyes, and his whole body loses its tension. When his fingers touch the piano keyboard, it's like a wave connects the young man's body and the instrument while creating a very slow and sentimental, but the most beautiful and vulnerable version of Beethoven's "For Elise" that Sho has ever heard.
Afterwards, he continues with another piece by Beethoven, Sho recognize it as the "Moonlight Sonata". Sho has to admit that even if he likes music, he doesn't know much about it, but thanks to Satsuki, he knows the most important compositors and even the names of some pieces that his daughter listens to on CD or practices over and over at their home or in the antiques shop. It's nice to hear the familiar music and it feels even more special at this very own private concert by Ninomiya.
Sho smiles when the teacher switches from the depressive tones by Beethoven to the very contradictory fast paced and buoyant "Rondo alla turca" by Mozart and he chuckles when Ninomiya shortly breaks his concentration to exchange a smirk with Sho, making his heart skip a beat. What follows is a variety of piano interpretations of some popular contemporary songs, and even some pieces from movie soundtracks like "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain" or a very passionate medley of the most prominent songs from "Pirates of the Caribbean". Sho cannot hold back a giggle at the thought, if Ninomiya might be a fan of Johnny Depp too, just like he and his daughter, and happily remembers the times when he went to the cinema together with his daughter, watching some of the movie series.
When Ninomiya stops playing, Sho applauds enthusiastically, praising his boyfriend who brings his hand up to his neck and rubs it in slight embarrassment. Sho nudged his side with his elbow, teasing him a little for his shyness and when Ninomiya turns to him, they lock eyes. Sho smiles, sincerely.
"I feel honoured to be able to attend this private concert," he says in a low voice. "It's been wonderful."
"I... I just played what I like best, just as you wished. It's nothing special...," the shy man murmurs.
"It's been very special to me, thank you."
They look at each other for a few seconds, a bit awkwardly, and just when Sho leans forward to kiss his adorable boyfriend, Ninomiya parts his lips for a question, making him stop halfway, surprised.
"Ca- Can you play the piano too?" the teacher asks, a bit lost.
Sho smirks, wondering, if his boyfriend really planned to ask that or if he himself is too shy for a kiss and the fact that they now simply messed up their timing. He chuckles softly, retreating a little.
"No, definitely not. I'd like to brag about it, but I'm clearly not the one Satsuki inherited her talent from," Sho replies seriously.
"Is that so...," Ninomiya mutters. "Well, if you want, I can teach you too?"
Sho cannot help but smile at Ninomiya's earnest and cute offer and it makes him want to kiss that man even more than he already does. He leans forward again and reaches his hand to hold onto Ninomiya's shoulder, slightly.
"Maybe next time?" he answers in a whisper before he closes his eyes and their lips finally meet.
Ninomiya's proposal is quickly forgotten – well, not forgotten, but set aside for later – and the two get completely lost in their kiss, enjoying the closeness and intimacy between them. First, they kiss innocently, it's barely more than a butterfly-like touch, but it soon becomes more. Obviously, the couple cannot get enough of their proof of affection, and bring their lips back together again and again, slowly first, but the small breaks between their kisses become shorter and shorter, their kisses more demanding, faster, more passionate. Their bodies get closer to each other, instinctively, and it doesn't take long until Ninomiya is sitting on top of Sho's lap, leaning forward to continue kissing him fiercely, his hands slightly cupping the sides of Sho's neck, while Sho's arms are wrapped around the smaller man's waist, his fingers slid underneath his shirt to caress the hot skin. Ninomiya sighs in satisfaction and the heat between them grow with each kiss and every touch they exchange.
That is, until suddenly, the light in the corridor gets switched on, shining brightly enough into the – except for light from a lamp near the piano – dark music room, interrupting the two men, who are confused by the sudden change of situation. Ninomiya looks at Sho with red cheeks and wet, swollen lips, slightly panicking.
"Oh crap, someone's coming?!" he whispers, his head snapping into the direction of the music room's door.
"Eh? I thought we're alone here?" Sho asks.
"I thought so too," Ninomiya replies, and then when they can hear distant footsteps walking through the corridor, approaching them, the teacher really breaks into panic. He quickly climbs from Sho's lap. Both stand up, looking a bit lost before Ninomiya turns to Sho again, whispering. "Ah… quick, hide, whoever it is, they better don't see us together!"
Sho gapes at him. "What? Hide? Where?!"
They look around the room and then, Ninomiya points at a closet near the blackboard, probably used as storage for whatever that needs to be stored in a music room. "Hide in there, quick!"
After opening the closet's door, luckily there is enough space for a standing adult person to hide in and Nino pushes Sho inside before closing the door again. The teacher settles back onto the piano bench, pretending to be busy. Sho is locked in complete darkness in the narrow place, trying to stand still and not breathe too loudly. He manages to hide just in time, because just when Ninomiya plays a few first notes of a song, Sho can hear the door getting pushed open and a male voice.
"Ninomiya-sensei, you're still here?"
"Headmaster," Sho can hear Ninomiya's words. "I'm sorry, I am still practising the piano for our music club."
"You're really hardworking," the alleged headmaster replies, sounding pleased.
"Same to you, Headmaster, if you're at school on a Saturday."
A soft chuckle. "Well, I had some paperwork to do too. Do you plan to finish soon?"
"Yeah, soon."
"I'm heading home first then. Don't overdo it, Sensei. A young man like you shouldn't spend his weekend with work," the man answers jokingly.
"You're probably right," Nino chuckles politely and Sho has to bite his lips not to start laughing at the thought of how hard he and his boyfriend has been working just a few minutes ago.
"Good night, Ninomiya-sensei."
"Good night, Headmaster."
Footsteps, the door is being opened, a few more footsteps, sounding more and more distant, and then Sho allows himself to take a deep breath. Then, he hears Ninomiya shuffling quickly, and just a second later, the closet door gets pulled open again, a very pale and worried Ninomiya facing him.
"I think he's gone. Oh Gosh, Sho, I'm so sorry for this…," the young teacher says, frowning.
Sho can't help but smile at the situation. "It's OK."
Ninomiya rubs his forehead. "I should have known, it's too risky to come here…"
"Maybe," Sho chuckles softly. "But it's also… thrilling," he smirks at his boyfriend and then he reaches out for the man's arms, slightly pulling him right beside him into the closet, pressing them together.
They lock eyes in the semi-darkness, Ninomiya's eyes are glittering attractively and they don't need a second to figure out what to do next, when Ninomiya, in the narrow space, tries to wrap his arms around Sho's neck and they kiss again, passionately. When they break their kiss, both start laughing.
"True but… we shouldn't risk it again," Ninomiya then says.
"Probably not," Sho agrees.
"It's narrow in here," the other states, but still none of them makes a move.
Sho grins, finally making a tiny step – towards Ninomiya, to completely press him against the closet's wall behind him, pressing their bodies even closer. "You don't like it?"
"Maybe I do like it," the other replies in a low voice and Sho is willing to bet that Ninomiya is blushing as cutely as always right now. "But… we should call it a day, probably. I'm a bit scared that the headmaster is still around..."
They climb out of the closet, Sho almost missing the closeness to the other man immediately, and Ninomiya approaches the piano again, to close the keyboard's cover, but then Sho reaches his hand to put it on top of Ninomiya's.
"One last piece?" he begs him with puppy eyes.
Luckily, they are effective and Ninomiya can't decline. "OK. But you must stay hidden... just in case."
Sho smirks at the other's cuteness. "Can I keep the door open?"
"… OK, but only half," Ninomiya replies with a strict look.
"Too generous," Sho chuckles and gets back into his position while the teacher sits down and gets ready again.
~ * ~
Nino and Sakurai continue dating happily, growing closer, and each and every date is something different, but also something special. Maybe, it's not the nature of their "dates" that makes them extraordinary, but the fact that they do a lot of things together. Whether it's attending a concert together, just going shopping together to buy some CDs, or visiting the fish market in the early morning hours together to choose some fresh ingredients for a joint lunch together with Satsuki and Sakurai's friends, there's nothing they can't do together.
Of course, in public, the couple has to pay attention not to stand out too much. After all, they don't want any teachers, students, or parents to find out that they are dating. Even if they decided to go against whatever stupid rule might want to keep them apart, they will have to keep it secret for now, at least until Satsuki graduates from school. Well, Nino knows how to hide a relationship, it's been the same with him and Jun before.
They just have to pretend to be friends, it's as simple as that, and it works pretty well. Things like holding handy, snuggling close to each other, kissing, are things Nino prefers not to do in public anyway, and Sakurai agrees on it, logically. Well, which choice does he have? However, this style of dating definitely has its good sides. During their outings, having to restrain themselves from getting too close, the tension between them has time to build up and once they are alone and unwatched, their desire and passion unleashes full force.
Yet, they have not taken the last step, though. Circumstances didn't allow it and Nino has to admit, he's a romanticist when it comes to such things anyway (that's why in first place, the sheer idea of having a one-night stand is pure terror for him). He wants it to be perfect. And Sakurai probably thinks the same.
One day, though, after Nino and Satsuki's piano practices at the antique shop, Sakurai invites Nino for a home date on the next Saturday. He suggests that he can cook a simple dinner and that they can just "hang out together, watching a movie, maybe" (asking Nino to bring his favourite movie). However, when Sakurai tells him that Satsuki will be sleeping over at a friend's place that day, Nino reads it as a code for "maybe, we have taken it slow for long enough" and becomes very excited about the premise of this home date.
Nino is definitely the shy type, he knows that and Sakurai knows that even better. He needs time to start trusting people and to open up to them and seeing how quickly he and Sakurai are becoming close to each other, he can proudly say that it's a new record. He has never been very confident and there are only a few things in life that he thinks he's talented in. Playing piano is probably one of those few things. At least, Nino thinks he's not that bad. And if there is another thing, Nino is at least a little confident in, and as contradictory as it seems, it's sex.
People might think that due to Nino's shy and quickly sheepish character, he whould be a prude and not very experimental in bed, as it would be something too embarrassing for him to explore. But once Nino overcomes the barrier between himself and the person he's in a relationship with, once he completely opens up to the person he loves and once the feeling is right, a hidden passion will be set free, searching for one of its kind.
While Nino is actually quite experienced in this matter, he wonders, how things are when it comes to Sakurai. The older once mentioned that it's been a while since he dated someone and Nino could only assume when it was the last time the man had sex. Sakurai told him that he tried to get into a relationship a few times, but over and over Sakurai had to face the truth that he is first and foremost the father of a young girl who has no one beside him and so he gave up on the idea of a relationship for a long time, until recently.
Nino doesn't dare to ask, how experienced Sho really is. He knows he's not a virgin with women – obviously -, but also not with men, according to a short talk they held about this topic. But it's been too embarrassing for Nino to ask for any further details. He doesn't even know if Sho prefers to be the top or the bottom, when it comes to sex between them, well, if it comes to sex between them, which he hopes, of course, sooner or later. Nino only knows that he should probably be prepared. Well prepared, for whatever happens.
For now, nothing much happened, besides Nino being welcomed into Sakurai's apartment, with a small kiss. The scent of dinner getting cooked is already in the air, and Sakurai is wearing a cute apron over his red shirt and black jeans. He's not dressed too formally, not wearing a tie or anything. Instead, Nino spots a golden necklace around the man's neck, due to the unbuttoned the collar. His long sleeves rolled up on his masculine arms and Nino swallows. Maybe, he arrived here with too dirty thoughts to begin with, but this deadly handsome appearance is definitely fuelling his desire and fantasy even more.
"What's on the menu today?" Nino asks when he enters the kitchen, curiously, spotting pots and pans on the cooling plates with meat, sauce and vegetables. "The smell is amazing!"
"Hm... let's see," Sakurai says when he returns to his cooking. "First course, a small green salad with avocado, pomegranate, soy bean sprouts and honey-vinaigrette dressing. Then, spicy French chop with potatoes, asparagus and hollandaise sauce," while Sakurai explains, Nino comes closer, standing next to him, looking at the dishes with shining eyes. "And for dessert...," Sakurai leans to the man's ear, continuing in a whisper, "...You, I hope."
Nino blushes deeply immediately, and his heart is in his mouth. He draws back a little, staring at his boyfriend, who smirks at him, incredibly confident. Incredibly sexy. Nino smiles, averting his eyes shyly, even if he has to admit that he can very well live with Sakurai's choice.
"Looking forward to it," he murmurs, not defining what exactly he means, before he asks if he can help with anything like setting the table.
Sakurai just takes two wine glasses out of the kitchen cupboard and asks Nino to hand him the bottle of wine standing behind him on the kitchen counter. He asks Nino if he wants a glass or if he prefers water and considering the growing excitement and nervousness, Nino decides that a mix of wine and water may be perfect for him.
"Cheers to a wonderful evening," Sakurai smiles at him and Nino does the same.
They keep on chatting for a while, and Nino pulls out the DVDs he brought along for their planned after dinner watching, wanting Sakurai to choose one of them. Sakurai joyfully points out how much Nino must love music, considering that all three he brought along – "My Fair Lady", "Sweeny Todd" and "Moulin Rouge" are all musical movies. Nino can't deny it, but he stresses that he also likes other genres of course. It's just... coincidence.
"It’s probably better not to watch "Sweeny Todd" tonight," the teacher proposes. "It's pretty brutal and there's lots of blood... but since you mentioned recently that you like Johnny Depp too, I thought you may want to borrow it."
"Thanks for the recommendation, I'll gladly watch it another time then," Sakurai agrees before looking at the backcovers of the other two movies. "Well then... what about this one?" he lifts "Moulin Rouge" and Nino nods, agreeing.
"With pleasure!"
He brings the DVDs into the living room, placing them on the low table on which Sakurai has already prepared a few small bowls of snacks for later, and returns to the kitchen just to be sent out to the dining area again, since dinner is now ready. He watches Sakurai skilfully balancing a large tray filled with two bowls of salad and two plates of the main course, which smell just incredible. While Sakurai arranges the dishes on the table, Nino slips into the kitchen to get their two glasses and the wine bottle.
They enjoy dinner together, Sakurai even brings a real dessert from the kitchen freezer – raspberry-lemon sorbet, topped with a few leaves of mint – with Nino praising almost each and every bite of the meal. It feels great to know that your partner has cooked for you and once more, Nino has to agree on the saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well, Sakurai already has his heart in his hands anyway, but still...
Soon after, they are sitting next to each other on Sakurai's comfortable couch, cuddling closely, Sakurai's arm around Nino and the younger resting his head on Sakurai's shoulder, while Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman tell their sad but romantic love story on screen.
Nino finds himself humming to one of the songs, blushes and apologizes to his boyfriend, even if the other just flashes him his adorable smile and encourages him to continue. At that moment, Nino can't take his eyes from Sakurai's any longer, once again the epiphany of his deep love for that man rushing over him, making him forget every single bit of shyness and embarrassment that is remaining and driving him right into his arms, aiming for a kiss.
And Gosh, kissing is what they do. Loving, passionate, unrestricted. Nino crawls onto Sakurai's lap and starts kissing his neck, behind him the music from the movie continues, but both aren't paying attention any longer. Sakurai's hands brush over Nino's arms, his shoulders, down his side, onto his hips. He cannot hold back a moan when Nino bites his skin, marking him with a reddening spot before he places a soft kiss on it.
"What do you think about a second dessert?" Nino asks, whispering into Sakurai's ear, and he smirks when he sees the other man trembling in pleasure before he turns his head slightly, his eyes flickering as they meet Nino's.
"Second dessert is my favourite," Sakurai smirks and Nino melts.
After another kiss, Nino's glasses long abandoned on the low table, Sakurai gestures Nino to stand up and then, after turning off the television and putting on a jazzy, romantic soundtrack in the hi-fi system instead, he reaches his hand out to take Nino's and gently pull him with him, through the living room, into his bedroom.
When they enter the room, the lamp on the bedside table is already switched on, spreading a warm, dim light in the room and Nino's heart stops beating when he spots red rose petals spread all over the bedsheets. The distant music from the living room is still audible, not too loud, not too soft, and everything, all together is just so freaking romantic that his heart can't take it. He covers his mouth with his free hand, while the other clenches Sakurai's, tightly.
"You... actually really planned this, didn't you?" Nino finally says, as he recollected himself and turns towards his boyfriend.
Sho settles his arms around Nino, his hands sliding onto the man's slim hips while Nino's arms wander up to rest against Sho's strong chest. The taller man pulls him into a loose embrace and Nino can feel the slightly shy but also slightly cheeky smile against his neck.
"You see through me, completely."
Nino chuckles softly. "Not so hard to tell with those rose petals all over your bed..."
"You find it too cheesy?"
"No, I love it," Nino blushes. Maybe he is cheesy, because he really does love it.
"Good then...," his boyfriend replies and leans down.
Sakurai capture Nino's lips in a soft, slow kiss and they take their sweet time to explore each other's mouths, enjoying their intimate kiss while still standing there in front of the bed, slightly swaying to the jazz music in the background. Slowly, Nino becomes a bit bolder, starting to unbutton Sakurai's shirt and allowing his hands to slowly slide underneath the light fabric to caress his bare skin, he feels the man slightly trembling under his touches.
"Sho, are you nervous?" Nino whispers into their kiss, stopping his movements.
Immediately, Sakurai wraps his arms a bit tighter around the younger man's slender figure. He cannot hide his nervousness from the teacher any longer, he can even feel his boyfriend's heart pounding like crazy against his chest.
"How shall I put it…," Sakurai suddenly says. "It's really been a while since I…"
How cute, Nino thinks, his first slightly surprised look softening into a warm smile. "Not so long for me," he says, immediately realizing how stupid this must have sounded right now. He chuckles and blames it on the excitement. A first time with someone new is always exciting after all. "Ah, sorry, I didn't mean… what I mean is, I know how it works so don't worry, we'll be fine."
Sakurai loosens their embrace and looks at Nino straightforwardly, his cheeks blushed. "Teach me, Sensei."
Nino snorts slightly at the adorable statement and then he starts drawing circles with his fingers onto Sakurai's chest playfully, tilting his head and following his movement before he looks up to lock eyes with his boyfriend again. "Are you a good student?"
"I'll be the top of the class," Sakurai smiles.
"You know you're my only private student, don't you?" Nino chuckles and Sakurai blushes even more. "Just relax and follow your instincts. I'll guide you."
Nino smirks, confidently. He realizes that it's now his turn to be the one in charge, and even if he's excited, a lot, he's not nervous. Not in its bad meaning. He knows that he wants this and knowing that Sakurai wants it too makes him feel assured and safe. He'll be able to unleash his desire, his and Sakurai's, and to make this night perfect, and unforgettable for both of them. He focuses on Sakurai's shirt again, finishing the act of unbuttoning it before his hands slide underneath the fabric again, pushing it down Sakurai's sloping shoulders. The man shudders slightly and the grip on Nino's hips becomes a bit stronger. The younger man leans forward, pressing his lips softly onto Sakurai's bare chest before spreading kisses all over his upper body, tracing invisible lines around his neck, his erected nipples, and down towards his belly button.
During these movement, Sakurai's hands slide from Nino's hips up his body to his shoulders, caress his neck, fumbling with the collar of his black shirt with trembling fingers, until Nino starts undressing himself with his boyfriend's help. Then he returns to Sakurai's slightly trembling from excitement body, lets his fingers run along his jeans' waistband to find the buckle of his belt so that he can undo it, followed by unzipping his jeans and pushing it down with his underwear in one smooth move.
Nino can't help but smile at the pleasant view, feeling his own buddy shudder at the thought of what he is able to do to his gorgeous boyfriend's body – and the other way round. He doesn't dare touching him there yet, but he presses his own, still half-dressed body against him, rubbing the fabric of his jeans against Sakurai's bare crotch, causing the other to moan. Again, Nino smirks and when he stretches up to Sakurai's mouth, the other man presses his lips onto Nino's firmly, setting free his desire in the form of a demanding, hot kiss, making it absolutely clear that he wants more, now!
Taking Sakurai's hands in his, Nino guides him to the bed, slightly pushing the man backwards, until his knees give in at the edge of the bed and Sakurai sits down onto the soft fabric. Offering him another kiss, Nino climbs on Sakurai's lap, the naked man wrapping his arms around Nino to press him close and they both moan shamelessly into their kiss. When their lips part, their tongues dripping wet, Nino stands up again, taking in the whole picture of the god-like man in front of him, in his whole bareness. Simply beautiful. Simply sexy. He needs this man. Now.
Nino bends down in front of Sakurai after pushing the man slightly backwards so that Sakurai is now supporting himself with his elbows, looking at his boyfriend, his eyes shiny and full of expectations. Nino's hands reach to the man's thighs, letting his fingers run up and down the soft skin carefully, for now still sparing the swollen, proud cock in front of him, but he can feel his hot cheeks burning, can feel his heartbeat hammering against his ribcage, and feel the desire invading his lower belly. He feels one of Sakurai's hands burying in his hair instinctively, when he leans down to finally place a kiss on his boyfriend's member, taking it in one hand, slowly stroking up and down the hot flesh, feeling it thickening even more. Sakurai's breath becomes faster, hitching and Nino smirks.
He quickly scans their surroundings, seeing some already prepared condoms and a small bottle of lube standing on Sakurai's bedside table and he quickly fetches one of the condom packages, ripping it open. A second later, Nino skilfully rolls the condom onto Sakurai's proud length, the friction causing the other to moan again. He then stretches his body to reach Sakurai's lips for another passionate kiss, before he focuses on the erected cock in his hands again, caressing it slowly. Then, Nino bends down and takes it into his mouth, slowly, teasingly, and Sakurai's body begins trembling so hard that Nino can't help but feel satisfaction running through his body, making him proud of the reaction he causes in his lover.
"Oh Gosh," Sakurai moans when Nino's lips reached the shaft of his member and starts to suck slightly.
He lets Sakurai's cock slide out of the hot cave of his mouth again, slowly, just to take him in again, repeating the movement a few times before finally increasing the tempo. Soon, Sakurai sits up, tense, and his fingernails buried into Nino's shoulders, but Nino doesn't mind the sweet pain, instead, it turns him on even more. His head pops up and down a few more times and then, he can feel all the man's excitement collecting in the lower part of his body, his whole body tensing one more time before he unleashes his orgasm, hard, hot, into the condom as his cock lays deeply buried in Nino's mouth, and Sakurai's pleasured moan makes Nino shudder, his own erected dick pulsating against the tightness of his jeans.
After Sakurai comes down from his height, Nino pulls off the condom, tying it up and wrapping it into a tissue that he dumps on the floor. He lets his fingers caress Sho's softened member, making the other tremble slightly at the touch of his over-sensitive skin and then he crawls onto the bed, on top of his boyfriend who has collapsed flat on the soft bedsheets, spreading the nice smelling rose petals even more. Nino looks into Sakurai's dark, shining eyes, the excitement and desire has not vanished yet, instead, it's still growing.
He bends down, putting his arms, supported by his elbows, to the right and left of Sakurai's face, and allowing their lips a gentle touch, letting it grow into an open mouth kiss, Sakurai's breath still panting slightly. Then, Nino let his head drop besides his partner's ears, parting his lips again to whisper.
"How do you like it?" he asks. "I mean... do you want me to top or do you want to top?"
Sakurai pulls in the air between his teeth and lets out a deep sigh before he takes another breath to give a proper reply. "I... I want to be inside you."
A pleasant shiver runs over Nino's body and he grins, satisfied, and letting one of his hands trailing down Sakurai's body, he soon finds the man's member swelling again. Perfect.
"I hoped so," he sighs into another kiss before he gets up to get rid of his own jeans and boxer shorts, dropping them carelessly to the floor.
A quick snatch from the bedside table and Nino has the small bottle of lube in his hands, uncapping it and pouring a generous amount on his own fingers, before dropping the bottle alongside with another condom on the bed, next to Sakurai. He climbs onto the bed again, spreading his legs, placing his knees right and left of Sakurai's body and reaches with his hand behind himself, shivering slightly, as he feels the cold gel at his entrance. Sakurai grips Nino's hips again, helping to stabilise him as he starts preparing himself and Sakurai's hungry, lustful look as he watches Nino's actions turns the young man on even more.
Soon, Nino's breath is panting too, his excitement building up gradually. While his cock is thickening, the ring of muscles of his hole is loosening more and more. Soon, he'll be ready. He doesn't have to do much to awaken Sakurai's arousal again, the man's member is already hard again and soon, Sakurai is busy with unwrapping the condom and preparing himself with it. Nino stops his movements for a while as he watches excitedly when Sakurai touches himself with slightly shaking hands to roll the condom onto his shaft, before reaching with his hands to Nino's cock, starting to massage it slowly. Moving along, enjoying Sakurai's hand on his member, Nino knows that he won't be able to hold back for long and so he drops his hands, touching Sakurai's skin, caressing it, his breath hot and uncontrollable already.
He feels Sakurai reaching around him, feeling Sakurai's lube slicked fingers entering him, scissoring him slowly, a few more times, until he pulls out again and Nino helps him to position himself underneath him. The tip of Sakurai's member rubs slightly over Nino's hole and Nino sighs, shivering, before he reaches back with one hand and bringing their bodies together, connecting them as he finally lowers himself onto Sakurai's length, slowly, inch by inch. He moans, his eyes closed, at the hot sensation breaking through his body, filling him, and he can hear Sakurai's lustful groan and feel his hands grabbing his hips, his fingernails digging into his skin.
As soon as Nino got used to the sensation, he starts moving, up and down, up and down, slowly, Sakurai supporting him with his movements. The two men are locking eyes, the tension between them almost unbearable, in a good way, their bodies trembling. Soon, they found the right rhythm and shortly after, Sakurai found the right angle to hit Nino's prostate spot on, turning him into a moaning mess. The young man closes his eyes, frowning from the pleasure and throws his head back as he can't control his body's movements any longer, feeling the slightly sweaty strands of hair in his neck, screaming Sakurai's name. The other groans, stables his feet and rocks harder into Nino's body, again and again, until they are both close to the climax.
Just a few more thrusts are all that are needed to push Sakurai over the edge and to make him come for the second time tonight, heavily and hot inside of Nino's tight body. Nino rides out his lover's orgasm, turned on by the cracking voice of Sakurai as he spills his semen inside the condom. It's enough to make Nino climax too, his body stiffens, his inner walls tighten, milking Sakurai's member to the last drop and he spills his cum all over Sakurai's stomach, chest, it probably even his face, Nino isn't sure, one of Sakurai's hands wrapped around his cock tightly, and a silent scream on his lips as he sees stars.
Shortly after, Nino collapses on top of Sakurai's chest, his breath panting, his cheeks burning, his whole body trembling. Immediately, Sakurai wraps his arms around the man, pulling him close, up to him until their lips find each other, exchanging exhausted, but no less passionate kisses to bring their love making to a proper end. Pressing their sweaty bodies against each other, they continue exchanging caressing touches and kisses for a few more minutes, until Sakurai says it causing Nino to freeze.
"I love you," he whispers silently at the young man's ear.
It's not just the words, but Nino can feel that what Sakurai is saying are his deepest, truest feelings. Nino's heart skips a beat and he locks eyes with the man lying by his side, earnestly. He slightly parts his lips, still speechless, but then, his own feelings overwhelm him and he spills out words by himself, words, he didn't expect himself to be able to say so easily.
"After the fiasco of my last relationship, I was scared," Nino begins, lifting his hand and cupping his boyfriend's face in a caressing gesture. Sakurai looks at him, a bit confused. "I was scared to fall in love again and I thought it would never ever happen to me, but you taught me that it's different. I love you too, Sho."
Sakurai breaks into a happy smile, the most beautiful smile in the world, according to Nino and he smiles back, his heart overflowing with feelings for that man. It feels incredible.
"We have to repeat this," Nino murmurs, as they are lying underneath the blanket after Nino took care of the mess he created, cuddling, and listening to the distant music from the living room. It's the third time that the CD starts from beginning already, Nino notices, smirking.
Sakurai nods slowly, his deep voice humming in approval. "Definitely."
"Soon," Nino insists.
"Very soon," Sakurai moans into Nino's ear and rolls over the other, covering his face with kisses.
TBC
Part 8