Jesters & Kings

Jesters & Kings Part 8
A Love Mode Fanfic

"No matter what those around you say, only what you feel is right. Is your own truth..."


"This is useless. He's not going to talk to me." Katsuki stated. He was seated in Akechi's limousine, which was parked across the street from the B&B.

"Good." Akechi opinioned. "You'll get more talking in that way. Unless he keeps your mouth occupied in, y'know, other ways." His smile was knowing and Katsuki couldn't help but blush.

"I wouldn't count on that." He told him.

"I'm not. That's why I'm waiting. I'm a little torn over what I'm hoping for, but I'm not counting on anything."

Katsuki's eyes grew troubled. "Akechi, I'm sorry. If it weren't for Jin-"

"Don't. You'll only get my hopes up." The other man cut him off. "I owe this to Jin...and to Souma." Katsuki nodded, but still hesitated. "What now?" Akechi couldn't help but smile. "No use waiting for an invitation."

"I just...how do I get in?"

"Breaking and Entering?"

"You don't know anyone on security?"

"Possibly." He admitted. "But it's been quite a few years and I'm not sure how many of the staff are the same. What's wrong? Never broken in a place before?"

"Of course I have." Katsuki answered. "But the last time I broke in here I got caught."

"You got to see him though, right?"

"The situation was a little different."

"I see...I've got an idea. Come on." Akechi stepped out of the limousine, forcing Katsuki to scramble to follow him. He crossed the street casually, entering the employee entrance without looking back to make sure Katsuki was following. He didn't doubt for a moment he was, and Katsuki didn't disappoint him.

"Hey, wait!" The guards were right there, and Katsuki felt like he was watching history repeat itself.

"No cause for alarm." Akechi flashed the guards a smile. "We're expected." His eyes flickered to beyond them. "Ah, right on schedule."

The guards turned to look over their shoulders, and Akechi promptly slammed their heads together. Katsuki let out a gasp at his sudden action. "Are you crazy?" He asked as the guards collapsed to the floor.

"Wow, that was easier than I thought." Akechi ignored the question. "They should really do something about security."

"Akechi!" Katsuki broke in.

"Don't go hanging around here." Akechi turned, offering a wink and a cheery smile. "You've got a lover to catch."

Katsuki hesitated a moment more, then nodded.

"What's going on here?" A voice broke in.

They whirled to find Amagai had entered the hallway. He was nursing a bruised jaw.

"Amagai-senpai?" Katsuki stared.

"Katsuki?" Amagai blinked.

"Do you just know everyone who works here?" Akechi asked, crossing his arms.

Amagai looked over at him, frowning. "Who's this?"

"I don't have time to explain right now." Katsuki stated, not sure who he was replying to. "But what happened-?"

"Jin." Amagai supplied before he could finish. Katsuki stared at him wordlessly. "I was supposed to go to the Royal Gates but there was a conflict. I chose to let Jin go instead."

"You knew I'd be there tonight." Katsuki managed to get out, a slight accusation in his tone.

"Yes, I did." Amagai admitted.

Katsuki stared at him for a minute, then turned to head up the hallway.

"He's not in a good mood."

"I'll take my chances!" Katsuki called over his shoulder.

"Hn...I think I had more fun being a hero the first time around." Akechi remarded into the silence in the hallway that followed Katsuki's departure.

Amagai looked over at him thoughtfully. "And who are you?"

Akechi smiled wistfully. "Just a Jester - nothing more." He turned away. "Amagai, was it? You wouldn't know a good place to get a drink, would you?"

"Funny you should ask..."

Katsuki's first thought was to avoid the staff elevator. As he headed for the stairs, though, he wondered why he was. If Jin hadn't made it to his room - and he hoped he hadn't - it would be the most likely place to run into him.

There was always the chance he'd meet another staff member, but he'd deal with that if and when it happened. He'd made it this far, and he wasn't turning back now.

The elevator was empty, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. He hit Jin's floor number, watching as the numbers rose. He still had no idea what he was going to say to Jin, or how he was going to convince him to listen in the first place. If he knocked on his door and he didn't answer, what then?

The elevator suddenly stopped, letting off a ping. Katsuki froze when he realized someone else was getting on. The door opened, and he found himself looking at Kiichi Aoe. Kiichi paused when he saw him, and Katsuki looked away - feeling defeated.

'Of all people to be here. It had to be this guy?' He thought briefly, expecting him to call security any minute. So he was surprised when he boarded the elevator and pushed a button without a word. There was no way he could not recognize him - he was even wearing the same suit he'd last seen him in. Not sure what to think, he risked a glance over and found him watching him.

"Katsuki Kyousuke, I believe it was, wasn't it?" Katsuki did not reply, but he didn't seem to care or mind. "I don't believe I ever told you my full name. It's Kiichi Aoe."

"Ah." Was all he gave in reply. Wasn't it a bit late for introductions? What was he playing at?

"You're here to see Jin, correct?" Kiichi continued cheerfully.

He waited for him to continue, and when he didn't he glanced over. He wasn't smiling, but he was watching him carefully. It seemed this time he expected a reply.

"Or is there another reason you're here?" Kiichi asked pointedly.

Katsuki had the same feeling he'd had when the guards had approached Akechi and him downstairs. Like history repeating himself. What was the reason he was here? Wasn't that exactly the question that had been put to him that day?

The elevator dinged again, indicating they'd reached his floor. He faced Kiichi briefly. "No - I'm here to see Jinnai. I must speak with him."

He was surprised when in response to his answer Kiichi smiled. "He's in a meeting with my brother right now. That's where I'm heading, if you'd care to join me."

Katsuki stared.

"You can't get into his room, right?" Kiichi brought up. "If you wait around in the hallways you might run into trouble. And since you know where he is, why not go to him directly? This does sound like an urgent matter."

Katsuki stepped back into the elevator, letting the doors slide close. Kiichi smiled again, and he wasn't sure whether that meant he'd made a good choice or a bad. Either way it was too late now.

"Tagawa-san stayed with you longer than any host so far." Aoe mentioned to Jin. "But he requested a different host next week."

"His choice." Jin replied indifferently.

"You don't have any idea what his reason might be?" Jin remained silent, and Aoe looked over to study his stony expression. "...I suppose it isn't important. You're free to go."

Jin bowed, still not speaking, and turned to leave. Before he got there the door suddenly swung open, admitting Kiichi. "Good evening." He greeted the group in the room.

Aoe fixed his brother with a frown. "What are you doing here this late?"

"Early, actually. It is past midnight." Kiichi was undisturbed by his brother's sourness. "Which means I should have said good morning, I suppose. But since nobody here has gotten to sleep yet, I suppose good evening should do."

"Are you here for a reason or just to aggravate me?" Aoe asked pointedly.

"Ah, Noe's still away on his class outing, isn't he?" Kiichi seemed to remember.

Jin usually enjoyed watching Kiichi bother his brother. Or anybody for that matter. But his mood was dark, and even the scene starting to unfold held no amusement for him. He turned to go, but was brought up short by the elder Aoe brother addressing him.

"Ah, Jinnai - there's someone here to see you."

He turned back to look at Kiichi, trying to figure out who he could be talking about. The doctor only gave him a mysterious smile before turning back to his brother.

"Just because you want to work yourself to exhaustion because you don't have a kitten to go home to, doesn't mean you should make everyone else keep hours with you."

Jin ignored the rest of the conversation, exiting Aoe's office to the short hall that led to the elevator. Nobody was there, and he scowled - wondering what game Kiichi was playing. He was tempted to reenter the office and demand an answer, but he had a feeling the other man was purposefully avoiding his younger brother's involvement.

So where else would someone wait? By his room? Wondering if he wasn't being tricked he hit the button for the elevator. It gave off a chime almost immediately. Jin froze when the doors opened to reveal Katsuki inside.

For a moment neither of them spoke. Then the elevator chimed again, and the doors began to close. Katsuki hastily pushed them apart again. "Are you getting on?" He asked him. When Jin remained silent, he felt what remaining hope he had plummet. Was he really just wasting his time? "After breaking and entering and chasing after a guy, the least you can do is hear me out."

The elevator chimed again, but Katsuki kept the doors open, trying to read the closed look in Jin's eyes.

"Are you going to let me on? Or are we holding this conversation in the doorway?"

Katsuki let out a breath he hadn't known he was holding, stepping back to let Jin enter the elevator. The host kept his distance, but he was watching him as the doors slid shut. He seemed content to remain silent, and Katsuki was somewhat unnerved at being allowed control of the situation.

"I lied." In retrospect, that probably hadn't been the best way to begin. But he hadn't planned out what to say, and it had made sense at the time. "When I said I wanted you to stay away from me. I didn't mean it. That's the last thing I want." When Jin made no reply, Katsuki turned to face him, determined. "You act like you have all the answers, then you have the gall to ask me a question I answered a long time ago. Where do I want to be? With you! You are the only one I want! I want to be near you!"

"You're the one who walked away. I didn't ask you to go." Jin said finally.

"You didn't tell me to stay either."

Jin scowled and stepped forward, slamming the elevator button for his floor. "You don't think so? Then this really is a waste of time."

"..." Katsuki slumped back against the wall, frustrated and beginning to feel defeated. "You aren't an easy man to love, Jinnai Kuniaki."

"...if the job was easy anybody could do it."

Katsuki chuckled without humour. "You're fast enough to point out when someone's got the wrong idea. What about the right one?" He turned away. "It would be so much easier if you gave me atleast some idea what you want."

He reached for the ground floor button, but Jin's hand grabbed his wrist before he pushed it. He turned to look at the other man sharply, confusion clouding his features. Jin's eyes remained on his captured hand at first, then he turned to face him. Katsuki swallowed when he saw the heat in his eyes. When Jin reached out his free hand to trace his lips with his thumb, he quivered under the touch - pressing into the wall in an attempt to hide it. He could tell by the way Jin smirked that he'd failed.

He opened his mouth to say something to break the new silence, but Jin's mouth was on his then. Hot and wet and demanding. The hand that had traced his lips had found it's way under his jacket to his lower back. For a moment it traced small circles before pulling him flush against Jin's body.

He gasped at the sudden action, the intake of breath tugging on the tongue invading his mouth. Jin moved forward - removing his hand from his back as he pressed his body into the wall. The metal was cold even through the jacket and he jerked involuntarily. Jin pinned the still captured wrist to the wall, breaking the kiss briefly to slide off Katsuki's tie and start unbuttoning his shirt.

Wondering when the older man had even gotten his tie untied, Katsuki reached up a hand to stop the one undressing him. He couldn't think straight with him doing such things. Jin's hand captured his, pulling it up to his mouth to nibble on the palm - his eyes meeting Katsuki's again.

Katsuki shivered, biting down on his lip to hold back the moan threatening to escape. But he could tell by the look in Jin's eyes that the host could read the action with ease.

The sudden halt to the downward motion of the elevator took them bothh off-guard. Jin released Katsuki's hand to lay his against the wall for support. Katsuki found his hand reaching for the wall belatedly, though his body was so tightly pressed between Jin's and the wall he hadn't moved at all.

At the chime that indicated the doors were opening, Jin gave a small growl, releasing Katsuki's other hand to slam the door close button despite the fact they'd reached his floor. Katsuki swallowed, looking up at Jin as he turned back - not certain what the other man's plans were.

Jin leaned down to speak in his ear, at the same time keeping his body pressed tightly against Katsuki's. "Is that clear enough for you?"

As if he could have any doubts remaining after that! Especially with Jin's arousal digging into his hip. He nodded, not trusting his voice.

"Still planning on leaving?" Jin watched him carefully.

"Would you let me go if I said yes?" Katsuki countered.

"I let you go last time."

"That's why I'm asking."

Jin frowned, stepping back. "I don't force someone to stay who wants to leave."

"And I don't stay where I don't know I'm wanted." Katsuki matched his frown.

"You still think-"

"I never understood it, Jin. There were times, looking back, I wasn't sure I was anything but a nuisance to you."

"If you were, I would have told you." Jin said flatly. He paused, studying him thoughtfully. "Why is it so important for you to understand it? Instead of just accepting it? I'm not asking you why, and I could."

"I don't follow."

"You knew men like Amagai. Tohma. Now Akechi. Why me?"

Katsuki stared, floundering. Because he was in love with him. What else was there? He couldn't explain that. He froze then, lowering his eyes away from Jin's searching gaze as it finally clicked into place. A small smile crossed his features before he looked up a Jin again. "Because I'm unlucky that way?"

Jin chuckled, stepping slightly further back to lean against the back wall. "So, what now?"

What now? Was he serious? After what he'd started? He paused, watching the way Jin was watching him. It occured to him that the other man would have no qualms about finishing what they'd started where they started it. Oh, no. That was not happening.

Katsuki turned to face him, his hands behind his back. "I guess this is our stop." He worked the buttons on the elevator controls behind him, and the doors slid open. Jin's look was smug, and Katsuki's eyes narrowed for a moment before he stepped into the open doorway, sliding off his jacket and toying with the buttons on his shirt Jin had been unbuttoning when he stopped him. "Isn't it?" He stepped out of the way as the doors slid close.

Jin chuckled, straightening away from the wall. Then the elevator jerked and started moving up. He turned his head sharply to the controls, and saw that several floors were highlighted. His eyes narrowed dangerously.

Katsuki had no dillusions about getting away with the trick. But he needed a chance to recooperate. Recover his senses from Jin's assault on them. He couldn't make things too easy for the host, after all. Though the thought of what Jin might do in return did make him slightly nervous.

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he turned to head up the hallway to Jin's room. If he just waited by the elevator for the other man to return his show of will would be fore nothing. Things weren't going to be the same this time around. Not if it was going to end differently.

Preoccupied with his thoughts, Katsuki wasn't prepared for the hands that grabbed him from behind and dragged him through a side door. He let off a shout of surprise, and struggled agaisnt the hands gripping his upper arms until he heard a familiar chuckle from behind him. He froze, a blush coloring his face as he caught the scent of Armani cologne. "Jin!" He hissed angrily.

"You need to pay better attention to your surroundings." Jin murmurred into his ear, pulling him against him. "You were an easy target."

"Of all the nasty..."

"And your little trick wasn't...nasty?"

Katsuki froze again when Jin shifted the angle of their bodies so his arousal dug into his backside. His blush deepened and his mind blanked in response.

"Now...I think we were in the middle of something." Jin's lips were on his neck then, teasing his skin with light suction as his hands deftly undid the buttons of his vest.

"This is the stairwell..." Katsuki protested, though he'd only just registered the fact himself.

"Your point?" Jin's actions didn't waver, one hand reaching up to begin undoing the buttons on his shirt.

As he had in the elevator, Katsuki reached up to stop Jin's hands from unclothing him. "Now, wait, what if someone comes up-" He cut off into a gasp when Jin's free hand teased his lower abdomen. He wasn't sure whether to be flattered or annoyed that after such a long time the man still knew his weak spots.

"No one uses them." Jin brushed aside the protest, his lips moving down Katsuki's neck to the junction between his neck and shoulder. His hand undid the buttons of his shirt, sliding inside to trace the planes of his stomach and abdomen with a light touch. Katsuki groaned, his one hand reaching up to graze the side of Jin's neck with his fingertips. He traced the shell of his ear with his thumb, then slid his figners down into the open collar of the other man's shirt. Jin's hands paused momentarily in their caresses, and Katsuki savored the thrill of the small victory.

It didn't last long, and he gave a small gasp when their positions shifted unexpectedly, and he found his back pinned to the wall and Jin's face inches from his own. His eyes widened and he studied the host's smug expression warily.

"Looks like you're feeling gamesome after all. Despite where we are." Jin taunted him.

Katsuki silently cursed himself for the slip, and opened his mouth to reply. Jin's teeth caught his bottom lip, tugging slightly before his lips closed on it, sucking. Katsuki's breath hitched in his throat, and his eyes slid shut when he felt Jin's hands slide into his open shirt. Jin released his lower lip, his tongue tracing the outline of his mouth as his hands began to toy with his nipples. Katsuki groaned, leaning back into the wall for support. Even though he knew he'd lost the battle of wills this time, he couldn't find it in him to care. Not with Jin's touch filling his senses.

Jin's tongue dove inside his mouth then, digging deeply inside to trace along his teeth and the roof of his mouth. His hands moved down Katsuki's body, drinking in the moans that accompained his touch. His fingers brushed into the waistband of the younger man's pants and he shivered beneath his touch. He broke the kiss slowly, smirking when Katsuki's mouth followed his, seeking more. He kissed him again, briefly, distracting him as he undid the closure of his pants. When one hands slipped in to caress his hip he gave a gasp, pulling out of the kiss.

Jin saw the protest forming in his eyes, and dove down to attack one of his nipples with his mouth, thouroughly enjoying the passion-filled cry that escaped the young man's lips. He sucked the nub in his mouth as one hand traced the still clothed bulge of Katsuki's arousal. Katsuki quivered under his touch, his hands reaching out to trace down his back - lost in sensation, his earlier protests forgotten.

Jin lapped briefly at the salty sweetness of Katsuki's skin before pulling away completely. Katsuki's hands reached for him, but he pushed them away with ease - enjoying watching him try to shake off the lingering effects of their passions.

"What are you-?" He finally got out.

"What was it you said earlier? This is our floor, right?" Jin opened the door, glancing back with a smirk. "Coming?"

Katsuki cursed Jin's inhuman ability to walk after what they'd just done, even as he tried to pull his clothes together enough to make himself decent for the public hallway. "Jinnai, you-" He began angrily.

"You started this game, boy." Jin said without guilt, before reaching out to take ahold of Katsuki's chin, tilting his head up so their gazes met. "Don't you know by now I always win?" He released him, disappearing through the door as it closed.

"Damn it." Katsuki tried to calm his body, but it was still on fire - aching for Jin's touch. A part of him was tempted to walk away and let the host go as unfulfilled as him - atleast for a little while. But, no, this wasn't about revenge. He was here to see things through. And they were far from through. "Alright, have it your way." He muttered, his lips curling into an amused smile - though he wasn't sure who or what he was finding so amusing at that moment.

Holding his pants closed, he hurried out the door - chasing Jin's figure down the hallway. He'd just made it to his door, and Katsuki grabbed his arm to pull him to face him. He gave a squeak of surprise when he was yanked into a deep kiss, and Jin's arm wrapped around his waist to press his body into his own. Playtime was definately over. He could tell the difference in the way Jin kissed him. Could feel the tightness in the other man's body. Somehow Jin had gotten the door open, and Katsuki felt him lift him up briefly to turn them so they could get into his room. He never broke the kiss.

Katsuki reached up to undo the buttons of Jin's shirt as he closed the door. Jin shrugged out of it, pulling off Katsuki's vest and shirt together as he broke the kiss to attack Katsuki's neck with his lips and teeth. Katsuki groaned, his hands caressing the hard angles of Jin's chest, vaguely aware of Jin's hands on his hips - guiding him backwards. His pants were sliding off his hips and he reached for them. Jin caught the hand, pushing the pants down instead and trailing his mouth down his neck and chest.

Katsuki felt his back hit the edge of a wall, and wondered how Jin had guided them into his bedroom while they'd been so preoccupied. He wouldn't dwell on the thought long, though, because Jin's lips and teeth began to work his weak spot on his abdomen. He cried out, his face heating in a blush - his senses on fire. He could feel as Jin finished undressing him, then he was being pulled forward.

He didn't realize Jin had somehow undressed too until he felt his skin on his as they tumbled into the bed. His body was already coiled with heat, and he groaned as their bodies slid against eachother. Jin used his knees to spread Katsuki's legs apart, and the younger man moaned as a moistened finger slid into his entrance experimentally. A second quickly joined it, pressing deeper. He groaned, pushing himself harder onto the invading digits. He heard Jin's low chuckle in his ear. "Anxious?" The older man taunted him.

"You don't have to take it easy this time." Katsuki told him. "I have more experience than I did our first night."

Jin's actions ceased, and Katsuki gave a cry of frustration at the pause. The fingers withdrew from his body, and Jin reached up to turn his face so their eyes met. "When we're together there are no other times." Jin's tone brooked no arguement.

For a moment Katsuki stared, then his eyes slid close as he let those words wash over him. Opening his eyes again he leaned up - his mouth seeking Jin's. Jin's mouth crashed down on his instead, as he pierced his body with his own. Katsuki jerked at the sudden intrusion, crying out into the mouth devouring his own.

Jin didn't wait for him to adjust, his hips pumped into Katsuki's - sheathing himself further and further into his heat. The younger man's cries were keening as he pounded into his core. Jin actually found himself panting as his body coiled tighter and tighter with passion. He felt Katsuki begin to shake below him in preclimax and he increased his speed and pressure until he felt the body he was inside of clamp around him.

Katsuki screamed, his back arching as his body found release, keenly aware of Jin's own release inside of him moments later. He gasped for breath as he came down, letting his senses stop reeling before blinking his eyes open.

Jin's eyes met his as he slowly pulled out. His own breath seemed heavy, yet he reached a hand up to trace Katsuki's swollen lips. "Not going to faint this time?"

Katsuki smile, reaching up to trace circles on the back of Jin's hand. "Not anymore."

"I'll have to test that resolve." Jin's eyes glinted.

Katsuki met Jin's gaze challengingly. "Go ahead."

Jin's eyes glinted again, and when he pulled Katsuki into another kiss he went willingly.

Katsuki awoke to silken sheets against his naked skin, and the familiar ache of the morning after with a male lover. It was all so normal it took a moment to remember where he truly was and what had happened the previous night.

His eyes shot open, taking in Jin's room as if to assure himself it was real and not just a dream. There was only the feeling of cool air beside him, and he bit his lip before turning to look at the empty side of the bed where Jin had once been. He reached out to run his hand along the sheets, feeling the remaining warmth as he let himself admit that he was disappointed to awaken alone.

He rolled onto the other side of the bed, burying his nose into the pillow that still smelled of Jin's cologne and soaking in the lingering warmth. It seemed an achingly familiar beginning, and for a moment he was plagued with doubts.

He heard the sound of the door in the other room and paused, listening. Footsteps followed and as they drew closer he closed his eyes - feigning sleep. The footsteps stopped at the edge of the bed and for a moment silence filled the room.

"That's my side of the bed, you know." Jin finally spoke.

Katsuki opened his eyes to look up at the other man, taking in the fact that he was fully dressed. It wasn't the suit from the previous night either. "I woke up and you weren't here." Katsuki wasn't sure if it was an explanation or an accusation.

Jin pushed his legs over a little, sitting on the edge of the bed. "I had something to do."

"I see." He replied out of habit, letting his eyes wander away from the other man.

"Stop that." Jin's words drew his attention back to the host.

"Stop what?" Katsuki's eyes clouded with confusion. He hadn't even moved, and couldn't figure out what he could have done to warrant the command.

"Treating me like one of your Noe's. It's insulting."

"What do you want me to do? Whine about it?" Katsuki finally sat up, ignoring the chillness of the air on his naked skin. "You weren't here. You had something to do. There's nothing I can do about it."

"Did it upset you?"

"...Yes." Katsuki admitted reluctantly.

"Then say it."

There was neither reproach or encouragement to the words. In fact, he seemed annoyingly calm. It irked Katsuki slightly, and he was tempted to snipe at the other man. The feeling passed, though, and he shrugged as he started to move away. "I was upset you weren't here. Satisfi-?" He cut off when Jin yanked him back, kissing him briefly. When he released him, Katsuki didn't move away but he lowered his eyes to Jin's collar - becoming acutely aware of his own state of undress.

"What now?" Jin asked into his ear, echoing the question in his mind he'd been avoiding since he awoke.

"I don't know." Katsuki said after a moment's pause. He drew away from Jin reluctantly as the weight of his current situation returned to him. "My things are in a hotel room half-way across town. When the payment on it runs out I have nowhere to go. I don't have a job...what's that?" He cut off when Jin waved a piece of paper in front of him.

"Seems there's an opening for a pageboy here at the B&B." Jin's smile was smug.

Katsuki eyed him suspiciously. "Oh?"

"Don't believe me? It has the owner's signature on it."

He was watching him carefully, and Katsuki lowered his head to hide the smile tugging at his lips. "I'll think about it."

"It's a last chance offer." Jin said. "If you don't want it..." He made to tear the paper in half.

"I didn't say that!" Katsuki dived for the paper, but found himself caught in Jin's arms instead. With a simple twist the older man pinned him to the bed. Jin let the paper flutter to the floor as he gazed down at Katsuki. The younger man looked up at him warily.

"When's your room payed to?"

"The end of the week." He confessed.

Jin frowned, studying him. "That was a generous parting gift."

Katsuki looked away from his searching gaze. "It was."

"But it wasn't Noe's, was it?" When Katsuki wouldn't meet his gaze, he knew he'd guessed right. It was easy enough to work the rest out from there. "Akechi."

"I didn't sleep with him!" Katsuki burst out.

Jin looked down at him, and for a moment surprise showed in his usually guarded eyes. Then an amused smile crossed his face. "I don't recall suggesting otherwise."

"I...I just thought...I didn't want you to think-"

"Did he send you here?"

"No. I chose to come here. All Akechi did was tell me a story." A sad smile curved the corners of his mouth.

Jin rolled off of him, stretching out beside his prone form. "It must have been some story."

"I'm here, aren't I?" Katsuki said quietly.

Jin didn't reply. Instead he reached out a hand to trace down Katsuki's bare side, savoring the soft skin beneath his fingers. Katsuki turned his body to face him, and when Jin leaned down to capture his lips with his own he let himself sink into the oblivion of his kiss.

It was afternoon when the door to Jin's room opened again. Katsuki exited, pulling his freshly washed hair into a pigtail. He paused to glance back at Jin, who exited behind him dressed in a different suit than he'd worn that morning. "I'll let you know my address...just in case you want to find me."

"The room next door is still empty." Jin pointed out.

Katsuki offered a knowing smile. "You don't expect me to make it that easy on you, do you?"

"You usually do." Jin taunted, leaning in so their mouths were only a hair's breadth apart. Katsuki frowned at the torment, opening his mouth to argue. Jin caught his lips before he could start.

"What a romantic scene." The two broke the kiss, turning sharply to where Akechi was standing in the hallway - looking amused and dressed in casual clothes.

"What are you doing here, Imura?" Jin crossed his arms.

Akechi ignored his question. "Oh, dear. Did I ruin the moment?" He glanced at Katsuki, winking conspiratually as he continued to repeat the words from the previous night. "I'm sorry."

Jin frowned over the exchange. "You realize you could get in trouble for being here?"

"Not really." Akechi responded a bit airily. "But I think you should keep that sort of thing confined to the rooms. What with the security cameras and all."

Katsuki froze. "Security cameras?"

"Yes. They're all over the B&B."

"Like the stairwells and the elevator?"

"I would think so, why?"

Shooting Jin a venomous glare, Katsuki stormed off down the hallway without looking back.

"Something I said?" Akechi asked. "Or something you did?"

"You realize I could call security on you?" Jin pointed out.

"You could...but then I could just show them my membership card."

"Membership card?"

"Yep. You're looking at the B&B's newest client." Akechi stated smugly. Jin's look was sardonic. "What? It gets lonely being a corporate big shot. A man could use some company now and then."

"As long as you remember that only the hosts are for company, not the staff."

"Are you suggesting I would try something under-handed?" Akechi's smile was mischievous. "And after I acted so nobly last night."

"I was wondering about that." Jin stated. His face was serious.

The playful smile retreated from Akechi's lips as he met that look. "You got Souma's phone number for me, didn't you?"

For a moment Jin fixed him with a piercing gaze, then he nodded in understanding.

"But...that makes us even, old friend." Akechi stated, the slightest hint of a challenge in his eyes. "So don't mess up. Because I'll be nearby."

"I'll remember that." Jin told him, turning away to reenter his room. "But if you're waiting for that to happen - you're wasting your time."

Akechi smiled before turning away himself. "I hope so." He returned before heading up the hallway.

Jin glanced over his shoulder to watch him go then turned away to reenter his room, closing the door solidly behind him.


End


Karma must be catching up to Jin for bothering Ian and Rin, huh? And how did Kiichi sneak in there? Lil Devil. At first I couldn't get Jin and Katsuki to do anything with eachother...then I couldn't get them to stop. ROFL Though I thought it fit, so I ended up leaving it all in. I forgot about the cameras around the B&B, though, until I'd already written the make-out scenes in the elevator and stairwell! ^-^' I was wondering if I should rewrite it, but I opted to leave it and use it in the ending scene instead.

Well, I hope everyone's happy with the final chapter. I think I'm happy with it. Though I kept rewriting scenes again! LOL I worked hard to keep the characters IC. I think I succeeded, and I hope you all think so too. Thank-you for reading! ^-^