Heart Shaped Clock - Chapter 25

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Title: Heart Shaped Clock.
Author: shou_ni
Pairing: ToraxShou, some NaoxHiroto
Rating: NC-17
Genre: Romance, Angst, Fluff, Smut-ish
Disclaimer: I dont own anyone, just the story.
Summary: When a beautiful guy enters Tora's life, he's smitten. Unfortunately Shou has a secret and he doesn't want to share it



Shou lay back on the couch with a contented smile with a slice of his beloved cherry in his hand and Chikin curled up on his tummy. Purring affectionately as Shou scratched behind his ear every now and then.

He'd had a particularly enjoyable day, returning to work after what had felt like forever. Since Hiroto's visit, he had been stuck at home alone for two weeks. Banned from working and ordered to rest up.. Tora really was a prison guard when he wanted to be.

But finally, Shou felt much better. Of course he'd still get the odd coughing fit or twinge of pain in his chest but that was to be expected. So after a mind battle with Tora, the elder had finally agreed to let him go back to the shop. Not without the watchful eyes of Miyavi though.

Being the tattooed man's day away from the hospital, Miyavi was more than happy to spend his time with Shou. The shop was fairly quiet that day which gave them ample opportunity to catch up since they hadn't really had the chance to have a good talk since before Shou was hospitalized.

They sat behind the counter, guitars and coffee in hand just talking the day away.

Then for lunch he met up with Hiroto and Aki in a cafe around the corner. The two boys had finally worked things out and were getting along swimmingly, much to Shou's delight.

Upon finishing work he flopped down on the couch with his cake and some cartoons, the perfect end to a nice sunny day.

"Shou, I'm home" Tora called out as he came through the door "You here?"

"Yeah, in the living room" Shou replied without reverting his eyes from the screen. His lips curving into a smile as Tora's fingers ran through his hair affectionately and placed a kiss on his temple.

"You seem happy. Did you have a good day?" The taller asked, moving Shou's legs so that he could sit on the couch.

"Yeah it was lovely. How about you?"

"Okay I guess. Wait.. did you eat cake before supper?" Tora asked with raised eyebrows.

Shou smiled sheepishly, placing his plate on the coffee table "I saw it in the bakery on the way home and I couldn't resist."

A sly grin worked it's way onto Tora's lips, he crawled over the younger and hovered right over his body. Breath ghosting over his neck.

"You naughty boy" He purred, lazily kissing the pale skin that covered Shou's throat. Drawing a light hum of appreciation.

Shou pushed against his shoulder, making him sit back against the couch before moving over to straddle him. Pressing his lips against Tora's gently.

The tiger's hands roamed over Shou's thighs, squeezing his firm rear. He always loved when his lover wore such tight jeans, not only did it mean that he was well dressed, but they also made his ass look so damn sexy.

Shou pulled back and grinned.

"Am I gonna score tonight? Or are those chastity panties of yours staying well and truly locked?"

Tora scoffed in mock-offense "Are you trying to steal my virginity?"

"Maybeeee" The younger laughed, stealing a kiss "Why? Are you going to try and stop me?"

"Not even a little bit"

Shou kissed him once more as his hips slowly ground against Tora's own. His hands sliding down to rest of the others chest with the kisses growing more heated.

"Bedroom?" Shou purred, reluctantly praising his lips away.

"Lead the way, Romeo"

The younger hastily got to his feet and took Tora by the hand, leading him through to bedroom whilst giving him small teasing glances.

Tora practically tackled his lover to the bed. Pinning him to the mattress as he kissed him fiercely. Attacking at any exposed skin that was presented to his hungry eyes.

Finding that comfortable familiar place between Shou's legs, it'd had been a while since he had been in that position. He'd nearly caved in the day that Shou had begged but stood firm, he didn't want to put the other at any risk so had settled on a compromise. Feeling quite guilty that he couldn't pleasure him.

Not that any of that mattered now, With Shou's warm body beneath him he felt at home. Fingers tugged at the hem of Shou's shirt when he suddenly felt hands pushing against his shoulders, tearing their lips apart with a small cry.

"Tora" Shou said quietly, averting his eyes sheepishly "Can I please keep my shirt on?"

"What. Why?" He asked, feeling mildly shocked. Where had this come from? One minute they were all hot and heavy, ready to rip each others clothes off and the next.. Shy eyes and rosy cheeks.

"It's just... my.. scar" He paused, shifting somewhat awkwardly "It makes me look so ugly"

Tora sat up on his heels and stared down at him in disbelief.

"Shou. Baby, nothing would ever make you look ugly. Why would you think that?"

"Because I know you hate it, I know that it reminds you of my condition... that I'm dying" He said so quietly that it was almost a whisper.

The elders expression softened with an exasperated sigh. Gently caressing the other's cheek.

"I don't hate it. While it does remind me of how fragile your body is, it also reminds me that I should cherish every single second with you. It's a part of you, and you'll always be the most beautiful person in the world, scars or no scars" Tora said tenderly, running his fingers through Shou's silky hair "But if you wanna keep your shirt on then that's okay with me"

He smiled warmly which seemed to make the younger relax, leaning into Tora's caress.

"Well.. when you put it that way..."

He guided Tora's hands back to the hem of his shirt, lifting up his arms as it was pulled over his head - revealing that wonderfully pale torso that Tora's eyes had been craving for so long. The scar running down the center of Shou's chest bearing a stark contrast to the creamy tone of his skin. It was darker than ever, freshly healed yet very painful looking. His hands ran along the soft skin and leaning down to kiss the space between his collar bones. Moving down ever so slightly, pressing small butterfly kisses along his scar.

Shou's breath caught in his throat, he wasn't sure just how to feel having so much attention lavished on the part of his body that he was most self conscious about. But the feeling of Tora's lips, so warm and gentle on his skin made his heart beat faster.

He raised his hips as Tora slid his jeans and underwear down his slim legs.

Truth be told, he was a little apprehensive. Being so out of practice he was worried that he wouldn't be able to please Tora like he used to. He didn't want to be crap, he wanted Tora to enjoy it as much as possible, he sure as hell deserved it.

"Baby just relax" Tora muttered against his hipbone, kissing him like he was the most precious thing in the world.

The elder removed his own clothing, throwing the garments into the corner of the room to be delt with at a later time.

Tora felt happy, looking at Shou- laying so beautifully on the mattress. His chocolate hair splayed out on the white sheets, his brown eyes half lidded with lust and kiss swollen lips slightly parted in the more accidentally erotic fashion, he looked divine. Of course, the main reason for his happiness was the fact that Shou looked much healthier than the last time they were like this. His frame had previously been skin and bones, so frail Tora was convinced that he would break under the softest touch. But now, after a few hearty meals and some much needed rest, he looked like his old self again. Healthy and more gorgeous than ever.

All he wanted was to pin him down and fuck him senseless until both of them passed out from exhaustion.

He didn't however. Instead he was attentive, paying close attention to Shou's erogenous zones. Drawing small moans of pleasure from him.

They made love romantically, not in any rush for release. Simply floating in ecstasy, blurring the lines where one body ended and the other started.

Short nails scraped lines down Tora's sweat slicked back as his hips drove into Shou's eager warmth. Vocal satisfaction being swallowed in hungry kisses.

Shou had almost forgotten just how fucking wonderful sex with hi boyfriend was, he had to hold onto him in an attempt not to be swept away in hedonism. Each thrust and each pump bringing him ever closer to orgasm.

With a shifting of hips and powerful-well placed thrusts the two reached climax in unison. Crying out as they were flooded with white hot pleasure.

Tora collapsed atop his lover, heart racing and he slowly caught his breath.

"Please do that to me more often" Shou sighed contently as he unwrapped his legs from around Tora's waist so that the elder could roll onto the mattress beside him.

"Gladly" He replied with an amused yet soft smile "Anytime, anywhere. Over and over again"

Shou barely suppressed a laugh and snuggled up to him, nuzzling his face in the crook of his neck affectionately as he kissed the warm skin.

He really missed this, feeling so much love that he thought his heart would burst out of his eyes.

Sleep coaxed them into a sweet dreamless slumber.

Shou awoke to the sound of wrenching echoing in the bathroom.

With a tired frown, he dragged himself out of the warm cozy bed and towards the bathroom. Stopping abruptly at the door at the sight of Tora on his knees, heaving into the toilet bowl.

"Are you alright Tora-shii?" He asked, not daring to step any closer.

"Yeah, just feeling a little under th-" He cut himself off as his violently spewed, clutching the porcelain as his stomach emptied.

Shou promptly went into the kitchen and retrieved a cold glass of water for him, approaching with caution. Tora seemed grateful as he took the glass from him, drinking it down with an air of caution. Shou perched on the edge of the bathtub and soothed Tora's bangs away from his forehead. His skin was practically burning with a film of sweat.

"You're running a high fever baby" He said, rubbing his back gently as he threw up yet again. "I'll call your boss and tell him that you're not going to be able to make it today, you have another drink and I'll be with you in a minute"

By the time he returned Tora was back in bed, a bucket by his side just in case. God, he looked terrible. Sweaty bangs stuck to his abnormally pale skin, dark circles under his eyes and body shivering erratically.

Shou carefully sat down on the mattress, trying not to create too much movement.

"I spoke to your boss" he began quietly "He's given you a few days off to recover. He said it's pretty slow there at the moment anyway so don't worry about it"

Tora grumbled something unintelligible in reply.

"I have to get ready for work now. I'll try to hurry back tonight , so you just relax and get some rest." He pressed a kiss to Tora's heated forehead and shimmied off of the bed.

"Call me if you need anything at all. I'll see you later"

Work was pretty quite as per usual, Shou often wondered how the shop even stayed afloat with so many people downloading music online these days, who even bought CDs or Vinyls? But then, there was the vast number of urbanites who still lived for physical copies of music, and the shop did sell alot of beautiful vintage instruments. They must have been doing something right.

He was busying himself cleaning behind the counter when he heard the entrance bell ring out softly.

"Welcome" He chimed, putting the last of the yet-to-be-priced stock under the till.

"Hey honey, it's me"

"Oh Miyavi" He smiled "Hi, what brings you here? Aren't you supposed to be at the hospital?"

The taller male came over and joined him behind the desk with a grin. "I have a break for two hours, so I thought I'd bring you some lunch. There's a new Hawaiian place open on the way here so I thought you might like some." he said cheerfully putting a nice blue Lei garland around the other's neck. "Of course you have to look the part, I just couldn't find any grass skirts or coconut bikinis"

Shou chuckled. Miyavi may have appeared immature and childish to most, but to those who really knew him he was level headed, trustworthy and the most reliable guy you could ever meet.

He popped the food down on the counter and sat beside the brunette, tucking into their delicious tropical themed lunch.

"So" Miyavi began, swallowing his mouthful of food "How're things at home?"

"Great. Tora and I finally made love again last night" Shou commented nonchalantly. Normally Shou wasn't quite so blunt with his sex life, but Miyavi was always easy to open up to.

"Ahh that's good, how long has it been since you two..?"

"Close to three months now"

"Wow, no wonder you seem happier today" Miyavi laughed with a small disbelief "I hope you took it easy though, you're still recovering from your operation. You should be avoiding any sexual acrobatics for now. Also I wouldn't advise you riding him for a little while"

Shou rolled his eyes and let out an awkward laugh "Don't worry, Tora pretty much pinned me down. Not in a sadistic way.. it was really romantic"

"I'm sure it was" Miyavi chuckled as Shou solved a large mouthful of food into his mouth making his cheeks puff out like a hamster "So how is Prince charming this morning?"

It took a moment for Shou to swallow his food, washing it down with a swig of tea.

"Tora's quite poorly today" He sighed "I was woken up by the sound of him wrenching in the bathroom. He looked terrible. High fever and all that shit"

"Then why did you come to work? You should be at home taking care of him"

"But I only came back to work yesterday, I wasn't about to drop my shift at the last second"

The younger simply shook his head in amusement "Don't you worry about that. Look, finish up your lunch and then get yourself home. Take tomorrow off to look after him."

"But Meevs, I've only just come back"

"Shou, one day isn't going to hurt" Miyavi shrugged "Besides, Ruki owes me a favor so he can cover for you tomorrow"

Shou didn't know what to say. He was incredibly fortunate to have such a kind and understanding boss, it probably helped that they were good friends. Either way he couldn't help but wrap his arms around him in a tight hug.

Tora felt like shit. His head felt as if someone put his head in a vice clamp and shoved a billion sheets of sand paper down his throat before spinning him around for a few days.

He'd spent all day to-and-fro-ing from the bathroom to the bucket, throwing up violently despite thinking he had nothing left to spew.

In the end he flopped down on the bed feeling hideous and sore. Everything ached, from his head to his toes. He was going to kill that bastard, Uruha. He'd been running a fever in the office the day before and since their desks were so close Tora must have caught it from him, only much much worse.

No Tora He told himself Sleep now, plot your revenge later

He huddled further in the blankets in a feeble attempt to be more comfortable. It didn't work.

He cracked an eye open as he heard a door opening somewhere in their apartment, shutting quietly and the sound of shuffling boots. Then the light padding of feet coming ever closer to the bedroom.

Fuck He thought Shou must've forgotten to lock the front door, someone must have gotten in. Great.. ill and being burgled by the most light footed burglar in Japan, what a fucking macho man I turned out to be With some difficulty he managed to sit up, he wasn't sure why. He wasn't exactly in the right condition to ward off any intruder. Never the less, he would give them an earful.

The bedroom door slowly cracked open making Tora's chest puff out in a lame attempt to seem more stocky. Only to deflate with relief a few seconds later.

"Hey baby. I hope I didn't wake you" Shou said softly, poking his head around the door

Tora fell back against the mattress with a tired groan. "No, I've been awake since you left"

Shou joined him on the bed, tucking him under the covers with a fond smile.

"I went to the chemist for you and got some median, hopefully it'll help you get better and I got some malt drinks to help you sleep" He said, stroking Tora's bangs from his eyes "I also picked up some yummy soup for you. I imagine you don't want any solid food right now"

Tora let out an appreciative hum and snuggled up to the younger, resting his tired head on his thighs.

"Babe, you really are an angel" he mumbled, his throat feeling dryer than the Sahara.

After a few moments of tranquility, Shou slid off of the bed and headed into the kitchen to make Tora's soup and a nice cold drink.

It had taken a while for Tora to actually eat but eventually he finished the bowl of soup and lay down as he tried to relax. Shou made sure he waited on the elder's every whim. Bringing him fresh water every now and then, changing his cold compress and pressing soft, fleeting kisses to his temple from time to time. Tora was so grateful.

Eventually, after throwing up a few more times- the tiger finally drifted off to sleep. His temperature had come down a tad and he's stopped shivering so violently. Shou found himself sighing with relief, He hadn't seen Tora being ill since they had moved in together so he had been worried about him all day.

Now that he was asleep, Shou didn't want to disturb him so he took a spare blanket and pillow out from the closet and headed for the couch. One night of broken sleep for him was worth it if Tora would be able to rest through the night.

After all, Tora had been there though every step of Shou's recovery, every time he relapsed and every time he found himself in hospital. So nursing his boyfriend back to health was the least that Shou could do.

Chikin didn't seem to mind camping out in the living room either, curling up in the crook of Shou's knees and purring himself to sleep.

Shou rested his head on the pillow and sighed softly, he just wish he had a nurse's outfit, that would surely cheer Tora up to no end.

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Author's notes- Woooop, finally updating this after a month. I've been so busy working on some uni assignments that my spare time has been spent on oneshots and requests, so this had been pushed aside. But now I've finished my assignments so I can focus on writing again ^^
Slipped in some smut for you lovelies. Also, sorry I couldn't resist the sex talk with Shou and Miyavi, I wanted you guys to understand their close boss/friend relationship. So how better to portray that than some friendly intimate chit chat?
Poor poorly Tora D:
Anyway, For those still waiting on their requested fic, please be patient. I'm still working on them (I have no idea what to write for the next one though... shit) I'll have them posted as soon as I can :D

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