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4.
It was a long wait for Schuldig. Despite the exterior coolness he portrayed, he really couldn't bring himself to pay attention to the book in front of him. He spent most of his time up and about, perusing the various objects in Yohji's room. His body protested prolonged movement forcing him to rest often, but his mind was too on-edge to allow for such comforts for long. The two hours that the Weiss assassins were away seemed to stretch on for days, however eventually Schuldig heard the sharp resonating sounds of doors slamming and boots scraping on the tiled floors below, indicating their return. He quickly rushed down the stairs to find out about the results of the mission.
"Looks like it is your turn to keep up your end of the bargain," Aya said stepping to the side so that the telepath could see Nagi's limp, unconscious form cradled in Ken's arms.
"You didn't seem to care too much about him, the last time we met," Yohji commented, moving nearer when Schuldig went over to check on the teenager. Schuldig's eyes quickly darted over to Yohji's form near his side, but he chose to ignore the comment for the time being. There were more important things to worry about at the moment.
"Don't worry about him. Omi will take care of his injuries," Aya started coldly, eyeing the telepath, "tell us what you know about SZ!"
Schuldig reluctantly moved away from Nagi's side and went to sit at the table with the remainder of Weiss. He felt as though he was sitting atop hot coals, as he explained to Aya, Yohji and Ken what he knew, the names, the facts and a good deal of the things he suspected. In the end they seemed satisfied with his answers.
"Okay, so I guess that's it for now it," Yohji announced turning to face the redhead, "Nagi was taken to Omi's quarters, upstairs. We've decided that you two can use his living room for yourselves for now." Yohji raised his hand and indicated the rooms down the hall a bit farther than his own. Schuldig nodded and quickly went upstairs. He was exhausted and there was a consistent, dull pounding behind his eyes, but he had to see Nagi. As he entered the dimly lit room he could see the younger man curled up on a bed. He slowly moved nearer, afraid of startling the telekinetic.
"Nagi?" Schuldig whispered softly kneeling down near the bedside, placing a hand gently on the teenagers shoulder to wake him," hey, little one, wake up."
"Schu?" the younger man blinked sleepily at him. Nagi found it difficult to keep his eyes open, but Schuldig's voice drifted through the haze in his mind.
"Yes Nagi, it's me, you're safe. Everything will get alright." The redhead replied softly trying to comfort the disoriented boy.
"Weiss?" Nagi asked, confusion etched upon his young face.
"Don't worry. I have a deal with them. We'll get Brad and Farfarello back, okay?" Schuldig explained briefly before the younger man drifted off again. Schuldig imagined that the Nagi had not had a peaceful night's rest since he had been taken away.
"Hm, "Nagi responded, closing his eyes again, trusting that Schuldig was going to take care of everything.
Omi didn't like the idea of having Schwarz setting up camp in his quarters, even though Ken had installed a security monitor, allowing him to see what they were doing and ensure his own safety. "At least Nagi is in better shape than Schuldig was when we brought him in. He just needs rest, but not a constant nursemaid," Omi thought before he fell asleep. Two hours later he was awake again. He had had nightmares like these often over the years and knew he wouldn't go back to sleep anytime soon. He didn't want read, so he decided to look in on his two "roommates". Both seemed to be asleep. Nagi moved lightly and seemed to be having nightmares as well. Omi watched sympathetically as the boy thrashed in his sheets. Before he could decide if to do something, a movement startled him. Schuldig had woken up and moved over to the other bed.
"Nagi, wake up," Schuldig shook the younger man, "hush, it's just a nightmare."
"Schu?" sleepily replied Nagi throwing his arms around him and snuggling close.
"Yeah… it's okay," the telepath whispered and gently cradled the teenager as he fell back into a deep slumber. It looked as though the redhead was settling in for a while. Omi went back to his bed very confused. He had never suspected Mastermind to be so … nice.
When Nagi woke the next time it was already morning and Schuldig was sleeping beside him. It was really him and not just another wishful dream. He was safe - well... as safe as one could be around Weiss he supposed. But anywhere was better that than a torture chamber at any rate. It felt good to have at least one team member around him. Nagi had been very angry with them when Tot died, but now it was nearly forgotten. All he wanted was Crawford and Farfarello back.
Schuldig moved in his sleep and Nagi focused back on him. He looked much too pale and to thin. What had they done to him? Gently he stroked his cheek.
"Guten Morgen, Nagi, " Schuldig smiled at him.
Meanwhile, Aya had decided that it was Yohji who should keep watch over the Schwartz members while Ken was managing the flower shop, so he and Omi could properly review the information Schuldig had given them.
Yohji wasn't too unhappy about it. His head had wheeled since the kiss yesterday. He was clearly attracted to the redhead. Probably had been since the first time he had laid eyes on him. He had never thought that the attraction went both ways until yesterday. However the fact remained that he couldn't trust Schuldig and there in lie the problem. On the other hand it would only be sex. Something he had done so often enough with innocent women. But Schuldig was neither a woman nor an innocent. He was like fire - beautiful but dangerous. But Yohji felt like doing something dangerous. To drive out the face of Neu, when he strangled her was worth every risk, even if it was only for a few moments.
Guarding the two assassins was boring, so Yohji had plenty of time to think. After breakfast the two Schwartz assassins spent their time reading, so Yohji looked into a book himself pretending to be interested in the pages that lie before him. However his mind kept wandering to the redhead sitting just across the room from him.
By the afternoon Nagi was starting to get restless.
"You should sleep a little," Schuldig suggested, "or lie down at least." Nagi acquiesced, lying down on the bed using Schuldig's lap as a pillow.
"Read something to me?" Nagi asked, his head remaining in Schuldig's lap, the older assassin rolled his eyes in mock annoyance but never the less he picked up the book Nagi has discarded on the bed and began reading aloud.
Yohji watched them in surprise. It was clear, that it wasn't the first time that Schuldig played the mother for the younger assassin. Both were too comfortable for this. So, Yohji mused, Mastermind had a soft side as well… interesting. And that voice, it certainly wasn't helping his hormones any…
It was already evening when Aya came back: "Did they do anything unusual?" He asked entering the room.
"No, they were just reading. It was excruciatingly boring having to watch them." The blond complained stretching. "So did you guys come up with anything new?"
"Hmm, a lot of information was new for Kritiker, but it fit with the information, they already had. We would like to talk a bit with Nagi, if you can just keep an eye on Mastermind."
"I guess if it's necessary," Yohji sighed feigning annoyance, but inside he wasn't bored anymore, not at all. It was time for next step and this time he would be in control. Aya nodded, unaware of the blonde's eagerness to fulfill his job to the utmost.
As soon as Aya and Nagi were gone, he went to Schuldig.
"Hello, Schatz, do you want something?" the redhead man teased him.
"I think so, "Yohji answered huskily, pulling Schuldig harshly to his feet and into his arms to kiss him.
"Did I miss something?" the telepath asked surprised.
"Do you think, you are the only one, who can pull this act? After all I have had all day to think about what I want to do to you" He whispered before slipping tongue into the heavenly cavern that was Schuldig's mouth, and grabbing his buttocks. Their tongues battled for dominance until Schuldig brushed Yohji's nipple causing the other man to gasp into the kiss.
"You are not playing fair!" The blond replied around his partner's mouth.
"I'm the bad guy remember?" Schuldig laughed as he somehow maneuvered them to the bed. Yohji let himself fall backwards and pulled Schuldig down on top of him. While the redhead was struggling to get rid of their pants, he sneaked his hands under his shirt and stroked Schuldig's back.
Finally Schuldig managed get the pants out of the way and both groaned, as their erections meet for the first time. "I really would like to elaborate that, but since our lovely orchid could be back any moment…" Schuldig rocked his hips and their cocks, gliding along, ignited more nerves. It was hot and fast, hands and lips moved in frenzied motions as they reached their peaks at the same moment. Schuldig collapsed on top of Yohji, burying his face in the crook of his neck.
"You smell good." He said lazily.
"We better get cleaned up." Yohji answered.
When Aya returned both sat quietly and were reading again, as nothing had happened at all.
"Ken will watch them for the rest of the evening." he said, motioning that Yohji was free to go now.
"Good," Yohji replied, still pretending to be annoyed. However he lightly brushed Schuldig's shoulder… their eyes meeting nearly imperceptibly for just a moment, as he left the room.
TBC