~Uruha’s POV~

            As Aoi’s quests arrive I stand by Aoi’s side as he introduces me as his boyfriend. His friends all seem happy enough to accept my presence here and I start to relax a little. Still I’m relieved when Ruki turns up. It’s nice to be around someone you’ve known a long time. With the exception of Kai I don’t really know any of Aoi’s friends and I don’t know Kai that well.

            As always Ruki is instantly the centre of attention. The two of us always cause a stir when we go out. Everyone knows I’m taken as Aoi’s arm is firmly around my waist. Ruki on the other hand is single and it’s like every woman in the world knows it.

            I find it amusing to watch as Ruki is also gay. It’s actually how we became friends in the first place. We were at a photo shoot together and the camera man was determined we would become a couple.

            “You’re both gay. You should get along.” Announced the camera man. Giving a suggest wink before leaving us alone.

‘Because every gay man is instantly best friends with other gay men.’ I had thought.

“I’m Ruki.” Muttered the man.

“Kouyou.” I responded. Then we sat in silence for a while.

“How can you drink that so early in the morning?” Ruki commented on my glass of wine.

“I need it to survive camera men who think that gay men are instant best friends.” I responded. This got a smile from Ruki.

“Just add water.” He added.

“Oh great. We’re becoming friends!” I complain.

“We can’t prove him right!” Ruki added in mock horror. Unfortunately we did.

~Aoi’s POV~

            As my friends arrive I can see them admiring Uruha’s body. Well it is a hot body. Possessively I hold onto Uruha and they get the hint. Uruha is mine. A lot of the women look disappointed but the odd man is still eyeing him up. I’ve never had a boyfriend who’s more attractive than me before. I know that sounds kind of egotistical but it’s true. I know it’s wrong but I can’t help pleased at the jealousy in my friends eyes.

I’m relieved when Ruki arrives. Suddenly the unwanted attention on my boyfriend is directed at him. Uruha may be taken but Ruki was here alone. Ruki seemed happy enough at the arrangement. He’s probably used to it.

I let Uruha go but he throws me a confused look so I place my arm back around him. So he wants to be seen as mine. Nothing could make me happier.

The pizza arrives and I have to leave him long enough to pay the delivery man. His eyes light up like a child’s at Christmas when it’s time to open the presents. He eats more than his share but there’s enough to go around.

“How on earth do you stay so thin?” Kai asks. So he’s noticed too.

“By not eating pizza.” Uruha responds. “But obviously I have to eat pizza at a party. It would be rude not to.”

“Exactly.” Ruki adds with a grin. He’s eaten a lot off pizza too. I shake my head at the two of them. Who wants to be a model if you can’t have pizza anyway?

~Uruha’s POV~

            I’d forgotten how great pizza was. I’m not even so sure how much I ate. I know Ruki was matching me slice for slice. I’m going to have to live at the gym for the next month to loose this weight but it’s worth it. I only stop eating when Kai comments on how much I’ve eaten. I feel a little guilty for eating so much. I don’t want people to think I’m a pig. I’m relieved when there’s a couple slices left over. At least somebody else isn’t going hungry because of me. Well there is plenty of other food. There’s a wide range of drinks too. None of which contain alcohol. Everyone assumes this is because of Aoi’s problem and so my own is kept secret.

            When asked where we met we just respond. “In town.” And nobody asks to many questions. I know if it was my friends they’d be questioning us none stop. Aoi’s friends don’t seem to be such gossips. In fact Aoi’s friends all seem to be the kind of friends that people talk about. Mine are more acquaintances I met at work. Aoi can trust every one of his friends. I can only really trust Ruki. It makes me feel lonely when I realise just how fake my own friends can be. It’s even worse to realise that I’m just like them.

            Do I even belong here? Around such nice honest people?

            “Something up?” Kai asks. I’m sitting in a corner alone as Aoi is playing a game of twister with some friends. I’ve already lost the game.

            “I just feel a little out of place.” I admit.

            “Don’t be silly. Everyone’s happy you’re here.” Kai laughs.

            “I guess.” I admit. It is true. No one has said something mean to me all night. There all smiles and friendly talk.

            “You’ve broken a lot of hearts by being taken.” Kai teases.

            “I’m a heart breaker.” I grin. Soon Kai and I are talking and laughing and I know Kai at least accepts me into this life with open arms.

~Aoi’s POV~

            I couldn’t help feeling jealous of Kai when I saw how easily Uruha had opened up to him. Regardless I should be happy there friends. Right now they are the two most important people in my life. It’s good that they get along.

            My party eventually comes to an end and I realise I had just as much fun sober as I ever had drunk. My guests leave and I suspect a lot are heading for a night club but I say nothing. It’s my own fault I can’t be invited.

            Soon it’s just the four of us left. Youko is planning to stay the night with Kai and Uruha seems reluctant to leave.

            “I’ll help you tidy up.” Uruha announces. So that’s his excuse to stay.

            “Sure.” I agree. “Thanks.”

            “Uruha? Do you want to stay?” I get out about half an hour later.

            “Here?” Uruha asks. “Isn’t there only two bedrooms?” He looks like a deer caught in the headlights of a car. It’s adorable.

            “Yeah. I’m not asking you to do anything with me. Don’t panic.” I reply. I think I’ve started to figure out how his mind works. He’s probably playing random fantasies though his head of me trying to take advantage of him.

            “What will Kai think?” Uruha asked nervously.

            “Kai will think nothing. He likes you.” I state confidently. Kai knows better than to make any comment in front of Uruha. He’ll wait for Uruha to go home. He always believes what I say. Or at least tells me he does.

            “Ok.” Uruha agrees. “Don’t look so shocked.” He adds as I stand there opened mouthed. As much as I wanted Uruha here I didn’t expect him to agree so easily. Maybe it means he’s starting to trust me more. I hope so.

~Uruha’s POV~

            Nervously I follow Aoi to his bedroom. Deciding to trust him was easier said than done.

            “I’ll lend you some clothes to sleep in.” Aoi announces and does just that. I watch him head into the bathroom and get changed. I never sleep in a top but I slip on the pyjama bottoms and wait for him to return.

            “It’s your turn.” Aoi announces. I flash him a smile and head into the bathroom myself. I have no problems being half naked in front of him. I’ve been photographed like this thousands of times. Still it is nice to see how impressed he was. I’m sure if I wanted Aoi to sleep with me I’d only have to click my fingers and he’d follow me like a dog. Maybe that’s was part of the problem. Men always get silly around me when they see my body. What if Aoi doesn’t have the strength to resist me? No he wouldn’t. Would he?

            I return to Aoi’s bedroom and he’s now in a equal state of undress. Aoi is a really beautiful man. Defiantly equal to the models I work with. We’re going to have problems is Aoi doesn’t behave. I’m not so sure I could say no to him.

            “You look like I’m about to throw you on the bed and rape you.” Aoi laughs.

            “Sorry.” I mutter.

            “How can you have such confidence one minute and be so the nervous the next?” Aoi asks.

            “I’m normally confident.” I admit. “Sleeping with men is easy. It’s not sleeping with them that’s hard.”

            “Not that hard.” Aoi replies. “You just don’t sleep with them.”

            “That easy?” I ask.

            “Yes that easy.” Aoi agrees turning the lights off. Before my eyes become accustomed to the dark I feel his arms around my waist. “One good night kiss?” he asks hopefully. Well when he asks so nicely I have no choice. Gently I kiss him terrified of turning him on. Pulling back I can faintly see his face.

            Aoi gets into his bed and I slip into the other side. I lie on my side facing away from him as I’m scared of what might happen otherwise.

            “Don’t panic.” Aoi urges and I feel him lie behind him. His chest against my back. His hand on my chest holding me to him. I freeze but he doesn’t move. Realising he just wants to hold me I relax. I can feel his heart beating, his breath on my skin.

            “I’m glad I decided to trust you.” I mutter sleepily.

            “So am I.” Aoi agrees gently kissing my shoulder. We fall asleep soon after. Feeling safe in Aoi’s arms I sleep well. Aoi is the kind of man who keeps his promises. I’m not used to this but it’s nice. I could defiantly get used to sleeping here in his arms.