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“And you can assure me there will be no witnesses?”

The tall slender man stood in the darkness, his long coat billowing around his legs.

“I can. I will be in the opposite building, nobody will suspect me”

Another man with a deeper voice, shorter and stockier, gave his reply.

“You are sure it will work?” The tall man was suspicious of everything, everyone.

“While my ability has a range, he will be well within it. I need only have a clear view of him” The shorter man fidgeted, intimidated by his employer.

“Very good. You will be paid upon completion of your task. If you fail, do not return to me, as I shall have no option but to kill you.

The shorter man backed away slightly. “Understood” He bowed his head and walked out of the dark alley, his cane clicking on the concrete with each step.

Standing in the darkness the tall man grinned menacingly to himself. Soon the Armed Detective Agency would crumble. Leaderless, and with no clear direction, the thorn in his side would fall apart.

The Port Mafia was the most powerful organization in Yokohama. Master Natsume had been a fool to think they could work side-by-side with the Agency.

Stood waiting in the darkness, his eye's darted around checking every corner, every movement. If his actions were discovered, his motives would be questioned.

His reasoning was simple, destroy the Agency and welcome Dazai back with open arms.

Dazai had always been his priority to become his successor, and nothing would take precedence away from that. Especially not a man who's only ability was to turn himself into a cat.

As the cloud's gently moved to uncover the moon, the man walked away quickly, reluctant to be seen.

Tomorrow his plan would be put into action, and he would simply have to wait for it to come to fruition.

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The Armed Detective Agency was an organization focused on solving crimes considered too dangerous for the metropolitan police to handle. Nearly all of it's members possessed special powers, known as abilities. The Agency had numerous connections with government agencies and military personnel, handling large amounts of classified information due to their work.

The Agency also possessed a special someone, Osamu Dazai. His origins unknown, he held a fascination for committing double suicide with a beautiful woman. A former member of the Port Mafia, he had defected due to the murder of his friend Oda Sakunosuke, after learning his boss had orchestrated his death.

Quirky at times, his intelligence far excelled an ordinary man. His ability “No Longer Human” had the power to completely neutralize another ability through touch.

Today was a day like any other. And like any other day, Dazai was not around.

“DAAAAZAAAAAAIII!!!”

A tall slim man paced around the open floor of the Armed Detective Agency. His spiky golden hair was pulled together at the back into a long ponytail.

Smart in appearance, his beige vest covered most of the black long sleeved dress shirt he wore underneath. His beige pants quivered slightly as he traversed the floor, his brown shoes tapping out his annoyance.

Using his index finger he pushed his glasses further up his nose and huffed.

“Where is that lazy idiot?! He should have been here over an hour ago!”

“He will arrive any moment now” A smaller man, who's scruffy black hair gave the deception of him being a younger man, sat at a table munching on sweet snacks.

His brown cape draped across his shoulders matched both his hat and pants. His white and blue striped shirt was complimented by a dark grey blazer. He reached into his snack bag and pushed his blue striped tie away in annoyance as it fell into it.

The taller man slumped down on a chair looking aggravated. “If we don't get on this case soon more people will die”

“Relax Kunikida” the smaller man said nonchalantly. “You know Dazai. He hates working as much as I hate the mentally incompetent”

Kunikida angrily folded his arms and snorted. “The main difference Ranpo, is that people don't lose their lives just because they are stupid”

Ranpo inhaled a breath beginning to disagree, but stopped when he heard the elevator to the floor opening.

Hearing the same sound, Kunikida got to his feet and stomped across the room to greet the visitor.

A slim man, almost as tall as Kunikida, walked out of the elevator with a huge grin across his face. Slightly wavy dark brown hair framed his handsome features. His sand-coloured trench coat flowed around him, the belt he never fastened flapping behind. A black vest over a blue striped shirt, finished with a bolo tie emphasised his attractive appearance. The turquoise pendant in the centre of the tie gave much needed colour to the rest of his outfit. Beige pants and brown shoes finished the ensemble that many a pretty lady has admired from afar. He saw Kunikida coming towards him and his dark brown eyes lit up in delight.

“You are over an hour late!” Kunikida stopped in front of the newly arrived man and glared at him.

“But look at what I got!” He thrust his hands into his bulging coat pockets and pulled out multiple rolls of bandages. He lost his grip on some and they fell to the floor. “They had a mega sale at the pharmacy! I'll be set for weeks!” His face was filled with so much joy that Kunikida wondered why this man wasn't already in a mental asylum.

“You are a walking waste of bandages Dazai! Now get to work!” Kunikida pointed towards the desks that were overflowing with undone paperwork.

Dazai's glee quickly turned to disappointment and he slumped forward. He placed the bandages back into his pockets, picking up the rolls that had fallen and stuffing them in with the others.

He slowly paced across the room and plopped himself down at a desk yawning. He noticed one of the bandages around his wrist had slightly unravelled so he fixed it back into place. Checking the other wrist and the ones around his neck, he nodded in satisfaction.

Picking up today's newspaper, the headline caused Dazai's eye's to widen and his jaw to drop. “Couple pulled from river amidst fears of double suicide epidemic”

“This is terrible!” Dazai exclaimed, holding out the newspaper to Kunikida who sat across from him.

“I know” Kunikida replied taking the paper from him. “This is the fifth case this month”

Dazai slumped onto his chair looking defeated. “I could have been him, and I missed my chance!”

“Listen here you suicidal maniac!” Kunikida's anger boiled inside him at the utter disregard for human life. “These were normal well adjusted individuals. Not some moron who thinks a double suicide is the perfect first date!”

Dazai, ignoring Kunikida's insults, continued to sulk. “She was such a beautiful flower, like a cherry blossom floating down a river. A tragedy, that I will never feel the sweet release of death beside...”

He felt a thumping pain in the top of his head as Kunikida struck him violently with his book.

Dazai winced and rubbed a hand over his injury. “I will admit, it is strange to have so many so close together. Do we have any leads?”

Kunikida sighed heavily and put his book back inside his vest. “Nothing. Every case seems the same. Perfectly happy couples, futures ahead of them, and they took their own lives”

Dazai looked over at Ranpo who was still shoving food into his mouth. “Any ideas Ranpo?”

Ranpo got up from his seat and walked over to take a look at the picture on the front of the newspaper. Holding the paper with greasy fingers he stared intently at it. “Hmm. Without a better quality photo I cant make much of it. But if I were to guess I'd say there was an outside influence”

Ranpo was the chief problem solver in the agency. Being naturally gifted in deduction, and not actually having an ability, the other members all held him in high regard.

“A cult maybe?” Kunikida pondered, clutching at his chin in thought.

Ranpo shook his head dismissively “No, there hasn't been a cult in Yokohama for many years. There is also no motive behind it. None of the people were linked in any way”

Dazai continued to look through the evidence. “Each form of suicide was also different. Other than rumours there is nothing to say they are even connected”

“Ranpo, I have a job for you” A deep voice sounded through the room as a tall medium-built man with shoulder length silver hair entered. A stern expression was etched into his features and his metallic blue eyes stared intently at the trio. He wore traditional Japanese clothing. A black looking jacket with gold borders and a zigzag pattern, over a green kimono.

The three men stood in respect for their superior. President Fukuzawa nodded his head slightly in acknowledgement. He cleared his throat and continued.

“I just received news that another couple was found. They are inside a warehouse near the docks. I want you to go and see if you can find anything to help with the case. Kunikida and Dazai, I trust you are free to join him?”

“Of course President” Kunikida bowed and started towards the elevator. Ranpo followed after him, grabbing a bag of treats for the journey.

Dazai stood deep in thought. Fukuzawa looked at him curiously. “Is something wrong Dazai?”

Dazai snapped out of his thoughts. “What? Oh...no” He smiled. “I'm sure everything will be fine. I'll contact you if we find anything” He gave a slight bow and followed after the other two.

Fukuzawa sighed deeply to himself. I hope I'm not putting Dazai into a situation that will escalate his suicidal mania He thought regretfully.

By the time the three men reached the warehouse it was already surrounded by police tape and officers, trying to keep people away from the building. Reporters harassed the officers for information while photographers tried to take a snap of the crime scene.

“Ranpo! I see the Agency sent their best” A man, appearing to be in his late thirties to early forties, emerged from the crowd of people. His short dark hair was dishevelled and he looked like his shift had already been too long. He wore a white shirt, dark tie and slacks, with a black trench coat over the top.

“Officer Minoura!” Ranpo greeted, waving at the familiar man. “Of course, did you expect anyone else?” He stood overconfidently with his hands on his hips.

“What's the situation?” Kunikida asked solemnly.

Officer Minoura took a pack of cigarettes from his coat, removed one from the packet and placed it to his mouth. In one swift motion he took a lighter from his pocket and lit the cigarette, taking a long drag then exhaling.

“One of the warehouse workers called this in about an hour ago. They'd finished for the day but noticed the shutters were up. Came to check it out and found these two hanging from the rafters.” He pointed inside the warehouse to where two bodies, one male and one female, could be seen swinging from a wooden beam.

“Do we know the identities of the deceased?” Kunikida had his notebook in his hand, scribbling down notes as he asked questions.

Minoura looked back at the bodies still swinging in the wind. “They're a local couple. She worked at the bakery and he worked on the subway. Recently engaged. Well liked in the area. No idea what would have led them to this”

Ranpo looked up at the bodies and hummed to himself. “You said they were recently engaged?” Everyone turned to look at Ranpo, waiting for the breakthrough he usually discovered. “So where is her ring?”

They all looked towards the female body. Her fingers were bereft of any jewellery.

Ranpo walked further into the warehouse. “There was someone else with them, a man”

Officer Minoura would have been surprised, but he had witnessed Ranpo's gift enough times to know not to question or doubt him. “How do you know?” He asked, interested to learn.

Ranpo pointed to the floor just in front of himself. “There are three pairs of footprints here. They go all the way to where the bodies are hanging. But while two sets go up that ladder over there, one remains here” He pointed to just underneath where the bodies were. “The shoe's are much bigger than the majority of women's feet”

Minoura scowled angrily “What kind of sick bastard would kill a couple just to take a ring?”

Ranpo looked back at the officer and furrowed his brow. “The real reason isn't why, but how”

Kunikida, still scribbling his notes, turned to face Ranpo, his eyes showing signs of confusion. “So you're saying they weren't suicides?”

Ranpo sighed sadly. “Oh, they were. There are no signs of a struggle. There are also marks along the ground there where they took the ropes” He pointed to a mess of tangled ropes a short distance from the corpses. “They knew exactly what they were doing, or at least their bodies did”

Minoura, now agitated from not knowing where this was going, tried to make Ranpo explain things quicker. “So just tell us what is going on!”

Ranpo looked worried as he stared at the bodies one last time before walking out of the warehouse. “I believe there is an ability user in Yokohama we have yet to meet”

As they drove back to the Agency the three men sat in silence, still trying to piece together what they had learned.

Dazai finally broke the peace by taking his phone from his pocket, pressing a few buttons and holding it to his ear. He waited for the receiver to pick up but there was no response. Looking at the counter on the call he waited a few more seconds before hanging up. “The President isn't answering”.

“Maybe he got caught up with something” Kunikida replied, never taking his eyes off the road and keeping his hands firmly on the steering wheel.

Dazai nodded but couldn't shake the feeling that something was not quite right. Once at the agency they took the elevator up to their floor and were met by Haruno.

The young woman smiled at them while carrying a tray transporting a cup of green tea. Her olive coloured eyes sparkled beneath her large red framed glasses. Her shoulder length brown hair hovered around her shoulders as she tried to hold the tray steady. Being the Agencies clerk she wore a buttoned up white shirt complete with a matching bow tie, grey vest and navy blue skirt.

“I hope you found out what happened to those poor people. To think, couples who should be so in love and happy together are taking away their own lives” She looked down sadly at the cup of tea wobbling on the tray. “It's so very sad”

Kunikida pushed his glasses up his nose and gave her a weak smile. “We found some things but nothing that can lead us to a conclusion yet. Is the President in his office?”

Haruno bounced happily “Oh yes, I was just taking him some tea. Do you need anything?”

Dazai walked over to a chair and slumped down on it feeling pretty miserable that they still weren't much closer to finding an answer. “No, thank you. Could you let the President know we returned and would like to see him?”

“Of course!” Haruno cheerfully wandered past them and down the hall to Fukuzawa's office.

Moments later a shrill scream rang out through the building followed by a crash and the sound of pottery breaking.

Dazai and Kunikida quickly glanced at each other before sprinting towards the office.

As they reached the open door they stopped and stared in horror. The President's limp body lays across his desk. His severed head on the floor looking up with cold dead eyes.

Haruno stood frozen in place, tears in her eyes, her face pale and unmoving.

Kunikida snapped himself out of his stupor and grabbed Dazai by the arm. He pulled him back to awareness. “Get her out of here!”

Dazai stared at the dead body again and then back to Kunikida nodding. “Yes....yes. Come with me” He took Haruno by the arm and gently lead her out of the room.

Ranpo who had been slower to react appeared near the doorway and began to wail. Falling to his knees his howling cries shook Kunikida to his core.

Kunikida placed a hand on his head trying to soothe him. “Ranpo, get up” He spoke softly but firmly. “You need to leave”

Ranpo shook uncontrollably, hacking sobs wracking his body.

Dazai reappeared and knelt beside Ranpo. “Come Ranpo” He spoke gently, trying to comfort his distraught friend.

“Where is Haruno?” Kunikida began to panic, assuming Dazai left her by herself.

“Yosano was already on her way here and ran into us. She must have heard the scream. I left Haruno with her” He placed a hand on Ranpo's shoulder and squeezed it. “Come. You should not be witness to this”

“NO!” Ranpo let out a shriek and ran into the office. “I can find who did this! I can find them!”

He wiped the tears from his eyes and pulled a pair of black rimmed spectacles from a pocket, almost poking himself in the eye as he puts them on. He sniffed hard and shouted “Ultra Deduction!”

He paused and began to look around the room frantically. Tears clouding his vision he pulled the glasses off, wipes his eyes again and returned them to his face. He scanned the room again before screaming “ULTRA DEDUCTION!”

Glancing around the room for a third time he fell onto the corpse of his dead mentor. Burying his face in his friends body he yowled hysterically.

“I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING!”

As the light began to fade over Yokohama, the sun would never rise for one of its protectors.

Dazai stood alone on the bridge he often visited to gather his thoughts. Peering down into the calm running water, the sunlight reflecting on the surface caused flashes of light to obscure his vision.

Soon he would be surrounded by darkness, a pale contrast to the void in his soul.

A small flurry of wind blew through his hair, catching the loose bandage at his neck and causing it to flutter against his face. He tugged on the cloth, feeling the material constrict against his throat. Pulling harder, feeling it begin to choke him, he released it again in defeat.

How much longer must he suffer this life. This torture of waking up every day. He began to feel selfish, knowing that his friend would no longer have the privilege.

Loud footsteps sounded along the bridge. Dazai tried to ignore them and hoped the stranger would pass without incident. As the footfalls grew closer he looked toward the sky, the stars already beginning to flicker.

The intruder to Dazai's solitude stopped behind him. “Well hello there friend. I hope you're not thinking of jumping. I heard there's been quite a lot of that around here lately”

Dazai turned to see a man about his age and height, wearing a brown tweed suit and waistcoat over a white shirt. A gold ring adorned with a red gemstone hung around the man's neck on a golden chain. His short messy black hair waved in unison with his blue tie that rippled over his shoulder trying to escape. His long moustache clung to his lip as he smiled at Dazai.

“I'm William. William Shakespeare. But my friends just call me Will” He let out a chuckle finding himself humorous.

Dazai really wanted to be left alone, but the genuine delight the man showed towards him would be insensitive to ignore.

Dazai turned around to face the man, not wanting to appear rude. “Dazai. Osamu Dazai” He bowed his head slightly while the other man held out his hand.

William pulled his hand back hastily and gave a nod. “I do apologize, I'm still not used to the customs of this fine country”

Dazai noticed the man had an accent he was unfamiliar with. “Where are you from?, if you don't mind me asking”

William perked up and gave a dashing smile “Britain! Good Ol' Rule Britannia and all that. Bit of a journey from here but doesn't hurt to bring the good old British spirit along eh?”

Dazai was a little taken aback by how lively this man was. He gave a weak smile to his new “friend”. “So what brings you to Yokohama?”

“Business my dear Mr Dazai!” William held his hand out and waved it along the Yokohama skyline. “So much potential!”

I wonder if he knows the Port Mafia control most of the business in Yokohama Dazai pondered to himself. No point shattering this man's dreams. “What kind of business do you deal in?”

“Well, erm” William became slightly flustered “Trinkets, baubles, anything of value really. I also find myself having a keen interest in pens, HA! Would you believe that?!” He nudged Dazai with his elbow in a jovial manner. “I fancy myself as a bit of a writer and you can't do that without a good set of pens, am I right?”

As empty as Dazai felt inside, he couldn't help but be amused by William's enthusiasm.

William pulled his arm out of his sleeve and looked at the watch upon his wrist. “Well Mr Dazai, it was a pleasure to meet you but I must be on my way. Already late for an appointment you see” He beamed at Dazai and patted him on the arm. “Maybe I'll see you again some time. Cheerio!”

With that he turned and strutted away along the bridge. Dazai watched him until he left his sight. The sky was now dark, a warm glow cast by the moon. The city sparkled in brilliant colours that made Dazai feel comforted. He put his hands in his coat pockets and slowly started his journey home.

William's pace quickened. He really was late and knew his partner was going to be furious with him for making him wait. He turned into the alley where the meeting had been scheduled and stopped to catch his breath.

“You are late, again!” An angry male voice bellowed from within the shadows. A cane clicked against the concrete as a figure came into the light. Almost invisible against the darkness due to his black suit, the white shirt beneath it was the only thing that stood out. A blood red tie hung from his neck.

“Ah, Charlie boy!” William hurried towards him, not wanting to be scolded more than he was already going to be.

“For the last time, it's Charles you dimwit!” His thick brown beard shook as he berated his friend. He used his free hand to brush his brown hair over the balding spot on the top of his head.

“You really should just cut your hair Charlie, women love a bald man” William snickered.

Charles swung out with his cane as William got closer, trying to strike him in the leg. William leapt back barely avoiding it. “Now, now. No violence. You gave your word”

Charles scowled at him, bushy eyebrows almost covering his dark eyes. “That was before you brought me to this shit hole!”

William gasped. “Charlie, I'm disappointed in you. Can you not see how beautiful this city is?”

Charles chose to ignore him “Enough, do you have them?” He looked expectantly at William and held out his hand.

William reached into his pocket and pulled out a collection of rings. “I had hoped for more, but this is a good start” He put them in the older man's hand and flinched, expecting some kind of punishment.

Charles peered down at the rings and grumbled. “Not enough, we still need more. Many more! You need to try harder”

William huffed and leant against a nearby wall. “It's not easy you know. People want hook-ups these days. Finding a couple that is actually willing to commit to a life partner...rarer than you think”

He pushed himself away from the wall and groaned. “Anyway, what about you? Job done?”

Charles nodded. “It is done. I have already contacted this Mori fellow. Payment should be with us in the morning”

William dashed towards his friend and gave him a heavy pat on the back. “See! I told you it was worth coming here! Easy money”

Charles swung his cane again, this time contacting with Williams shin. “Do not touch me fool! Payment will be sent to you once I have received it. We will meet here again in one week. You better have more rings”

He reached into his waistcoat pocket and pulled out a gold pocket watch.

Seeing the watch William recoiled in fear. “Hey! You keep that thing away from me! I don't want your spooks sending stuff from my past to torture me!”

Charles gave a sinister chuckle. “Too many skeletons in your closet eh?” He looked down at the hands on the watch. “I was checking the time you imbecile. One week, don't forget!”

Charles turned and slowly walked away, his cane rattling as he left.

William folded his arms and smiled feeling pleased with himself. This was going to be a very profitable venture.

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Dazai grabbed the large black plastic bag and opened it peering inside. Reaching in he pulled out a large black trench cloak. He let out a huge sigh and put it on the bed beside him. He continued to take clothing out of the bag. Black suit jacket, black slacks, black tie.

He carefully folded them and lined them along the bed. Thinking back to his younger years he had been so proud to wear his Port Mafia clothes, especially the coat that Mori had gifted to him. Looking at them now, all he felt was regret.

It had been a rough few years for Dazai. After the murder of President Fukuzawa, the Agency had tried to carry on without him. Kunikida had quickly spiralled into alcohol abuse, grief stricken and unable to handle the responsibilities of being the new President. Dazai had been surprised they managed to hold it together for so long, but after a year it was over.

He had managed to convince Atsushi to join the Port Mafia, knowing that they would look after him while he was valuable to them. He had also planted the seed within him to work together with Akutagawa.

Ranpo had never been able to process Fukuzawa's death. Not long after the funeral he had become manic. Constantly searching for answers, he descended into madness. The last time Dazai saw him he was being taken to a mental facility, still screaming that he had to find it.

Due to Fukuzawa's death, his ability “All men are created equal” ceased to function. The members of the Agency who had their powers reduced by it, Atsushi and Kyoka, began to loose control of them.

With Atsushi being in the Mafia they helped him to regain control, and kept him safe from the Special Division for Unusual Powers. Kyoka wasn't as lucky. Demon Snow took control, and after a killing spree that lasted for three days she was subdued and consequently executed.

Kenji had fared much better. He returned to his village of Ihatovo. The last Dazai had heard from him he was happy, helping the village to prosper and protecting the villagers.

Jun'ichiro and Naomi had gone on the run. He had no idea what happened to them, but he hoped they were surviving.

Yosano had been offered a place in the Mafia again, but had constantly refused. Dazai had spoken to Ango on her behalf, and managed to convince him to take her into the Special Division. Due to her healing ability, she became a very valuable member and seemed content the last time he spoke to her.

Dazai had hung around the Agency office for a while, keeping a low profile and trying to keep an eye on the old members. But eventually the constant hiding had taken it's toll and he could no longer stay. He drifted for a while, going from city to city, but nowhere ever felt like home.

It wasn't until he saw a picture of Chuuya on a local newspaper that he felt the need to return. He had been partners in the Port Mafia with Chuuya since he was 15 years old. They had been on so many missions together they had created a bond, whether it was just friendship or more Dazai never allowed himself to indulge. But seeing his face again filled Dazai with a sense of longing.

He had returned to Yokohama a few weeks ago, found his old shipping container that he'd called home. After rummaging around and finding the black bag he had tossed it into a corner. He had been looking at it for days but couldn't bring himself to open it. Today he had decided to stop torturing himself and finally go and see Mori, and what better way than in his old Port Mafia outfit.

Removing the t-shirt and jeans he had been loafing around in, he picked up an old white shirt. It had a few holes in the back from previous gunshots, but it would do for now. Pulling the slacks on and looking at his legs brought back so much nostalgia. It had been years since he had worn these, worn any black clothes.

The suit jacket had a bit of a smell to it but he didn't have time to wash it. As he ran it over his arms he remembered how he had done this hundreds of times before, how it always made him feel a sense of power.

Finally the trench coat. It still had a few dried blood stains on the front, his blood or someone else's he couldn't remember. As it flowed around him he felt a sense of familiarity, comfort.

The large mirror that was still propped against one of the walls had a large crack along it, but standing in front of it he could see that he still held an imposing figure. He heaved a sigh, feeling anxious and still wondering if this was the right thing to do. He nodded to himself in the mirror and walked out into the night.

The taxi ride to the Port Mafia building felt like it was taking hours. On one hand he wanted to jump out of the vehicle and run away into the night. On the other he just wanted this over and done with, no matter the outcome. After what felt like an eternity he finally arrived. Walking into the building he saw that nothing had changed, it was as if he had never left.

Glancing around the lobby he saw the usual guards posted at the elevator. They were dressed in a white shirt, black suit and tie and wore sunglasses. He strutted over to them as if he should be there and held up a hand smiling. “I'm here to see Mori”

The guards looked confused, searching each others faces to see if the other knew what was going on. One man lifted his shades to take a closer look at him. “Dazai?”

“Hey! Long time no see! Cant remember your name but hope you're well. So are you gonna let me go up?” He nervously clicked his heels together, his old black shoes making a loud tapping sound.

The man who hadn't recognised him walked a short distance and tapped his in-hear microphone. His voice was low so Dazai couldn't hear what he was saying. After a short time the guard came back. “Let him up”

“Well great catching up, we really should do this again some time” Dazai smirked as he walked into the elevator and pushed the button for the top floor.

As he exited the elevator he fell back as something hit him extremely hard in the face.

“You got a lot of nerve showing your face around here again, you rat bastard!”

Chuuya stood before him, hands on hips. Fiery red hair framed his delicate features. It was shoulder length but slightly longer on the left side and flowed over his shoulder. His black fedora sat slightly tilted on his head. Always smartly dressed in a white button-up shirt and dark grey vest, the black bolo tie with silver buckle framed his deceptively muscular chest. He still wore the black choker Dazai had given him many years ago, his punishment for losing a bet. His black trench coat, over black slacks, threatened to engulf his short stature. He was also wearing his signature black gloves, which hadn't cushioned Chuuya's blow at all.

Chuuya's eyes narrowed and he grabbed Dazai by his shirt collar, pulling him down to meet his eyes. “I didn't think I would ever see you again, you old snake”

“Hey Chuuya, I see you're happy to see me as always” Dazai flinched as Chuuya's grip tightened slightly choking him. “I'm here to see Mori, he's expecting me”

Chuuya pushed him as he let go. “Come on, I need to see this for myself”

He turned and headed towards the large wooden doors to Mori's office.

Dazai straightened his shirt and composed himself, following Chuuya.

As they reached Mori's Office the guard's were already opening the heavy doors.

Against the dim light Dazai could make out the Mafia boss. He sat at an antique looking desk, an equally old-fashioned chair his throne of power. The high back with its red cushion deceived the mind into thinking this man was shorter than he actually was.

Long black hair framed the thin man's face. His wardrobe was similar to the rest of the Port Mafia, save for the long black trench coat and maroon scarf draped around his shoulders. White gloves covered his hands that were linked together, fingers twitching in anticipation. Piercing eyes that were always plotting stared up at Dazai.

“Dazai, how nice to see you again. It has been too many years since you were present in my office” Mori raised from his seat and strolled towards Dazai. “I see you did indeed keep the coat I gave you and didn't burn it as you had previously remarked” He appeared genuinely pleased, but Dazai knew his scheming held no bounds.

Dazai smiled deviously “What can I say, disgusting old things remind me of you”

Dazai's features hardened as Mori came closer, he had no love nor respect for this man. The man who had allowed his best friend to die.

Chuuya barged past Dazai and came to stand in front of Mori, clearly fuming. “You can not seriously be considering letting this bastard back!”

Mori gave an eerie chuckle “But of course, the door was always open”

Chuuya's rage was clear on his face and he clenched his fists.

Mori raised an eyebrow at Dazai “Although I would like to inquire as to why you changed your mind? The offer was given to you many times, and yet you always refused”

Dazai moved his eyes around the room trying to think of a reason, not just for Mori but also himself, as to why exactly he wanted to join this gang of criminals again. He looked to Chuuya, and his heart fluttered slightly in his chest.

“My reasons are my own. Is it not enough that I am here?”

Mori's cackle made the hair's on the back of Dazai's neck prickle. “So be it Dazai, keep your secrets.” He expression changed to one more stern “I'm sure you can understand, I can't let you have the same privileges as before...not until I am certain of your loyalty”

He turned to Chuuya. “You will be supervising Dazai in the coming weeks. It will be good for you two to reacquaint yourselves. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do”

He turned back to his desk. “You may go. I will see you both again tomorrow”

As the two men started to leave, Mori interrupted. “Oh Dazai, accommodation has already been made for you. Chuuya will escort you there. The key and address is waiting for you at the front desk”

Dazai scowled, Mori had already anticipated the reason for his visit.

Chuuya groaned and angrily pushed past Dazai, knocking into him. “Follow me, asshole”

After visiting the front desk, they took the elevator down to the parking lot. At the far end was a crimson motorcycle. Dazai felt a smile subconsciously creep across his face. He had never rode on Chuuya's bike with him before.

Chuuya mounted the bike and revved the engine a few times. “Get on”

Dazai sat behind Chuuya, grasping his waist tightly. He thought he felt Chuuya's body shudder slightly, but dismissed it as just the engine.

They pulled out of the parking lot and sped down the quiet streets. Dazai gripped Chuuya tighter, afraid he may be flung off at the next corner. The wind blowing through his hair, his coat billowing around him, he felt happy and free for the first time in what felt like an eternity.

As they rounded yet another corner Chuuya slowed the bike and came to a stop outside a small apartment block. Chuuya fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a key. “You're second floor, number three”. He held the key out and Dazai took it gently from his fingers.

Getting off the bike Dazai began to walk towards the apartments, then stopped and turned back towards Chuuya “Thank you, Chuuya. Do you want to come in? I'm sure Mori arranged for a bottle of something to be left inside”

Mori was known to send alcohol to new member's apartments upon joining the Mafia, Dazai hoped he wouldn't be the exception.

Dazai was sure Chuuya would just spit an insult at him, but instead he got off the bike and put his hands in his pockets. “Sure, why not. I could do with a drink after tonight”

They walked inside the building and up the flight of stairs to the second floor. Walking down a narrow corridor, they found number three on the right.

Dazai put the key in the lock and turned it hearing a click. They walked inside and removed their shoes and coats.

Chuuya sauntered inside and looked around. “Not a bad little place. Not as good as mine obviously, but it's an upgrade from a stupid shipping crate”

Dazai felt embarrassed that Chuuya knew where he had lived during his time in the Mafia “Yeah, its nice. Few pictures, maybe a potted plant...a cat!”

Chuuya laughed out louder than he had meant to and gave an anxious cough. “So, where's this booze you promised me?”

Dazai found the kitchen, and secretly praised Mori for leaving a bottle of red wine on the table. There were two glasses waiting for them, had Mori known Chuuya would join him?

Chuuya wandered into the kitchen, eyes lighting up noticing the bottle. “Well it's nothing fancy but it will do nicely” He put his hat on the table and uncorked the bottle, pouring them both a glass. He took his drink over to the couch in the next room and slumped down. Taking a sip he sighed contently.

Dazai followed carrying his glass and the open bottle. He looked around the room and noticed there was only one couch.

“Give me that and sit down, jerk” Chuuya took the bottle and placed it on the small table in front of him.

Dazai sat next to Chuuya, trying to leave enough space that the easily angered red head wouldn't harass him.

Noticing this Chuuya snorted. “Tch...I don't have the plague you know”

Dazai moved a little closer making sure not to invade the other man's space, but enough that he could relax.

“So” Chuuya began, sipping again at the wine “Why are you really back?”

“Because I missed you so much and couldn't stand to be away from you any more” Dazai said jokingly, even though there was more truth to it than he cared to admit.

Chuuya looked at him suspiciously “Really?” Dazai would always joke that he liked something about Chuuya, only to shoot him down seconds later. He waited for the punch line, that didn't come.

Dazai felt an awkward silence while Chuuya waited for a reply. He took a large swallow of his drink.

“Dazai?” Chuuya stared at him, anxious for an answer. “Are you messing with me again?”

Dazai sighed heavily, thinking about how much he was willing to share. How he would explain things without offending him. Scared of rejection, but wanting so much to be honest for once.

“I did miss you Chuuya. A lot actually. We were a great team.”

Chuuya's face sank slightly. “Oh...”

Dazai put his drink on the table and turned to Chuuya. “We were better than just a team. You were my closest friend. We went through so much together”

“Friend” Chuuya grumbled “I always thought you hated my guts” He finished off his glass and poured another.

Dazai shifted slightly closer “I never hated you Chuuya. I just...” He felt a lump forming in his throat and tried to cough it away. “You know me...”

Chuuya downed his glass and poured another. “Yeah I do” He felt his face starting to burn, unsure of if it was his agitation or the alcohol. “You've always tormented me, for everything”

Dazai could see Chuuya's face flushing. He knew at any moment he could erupt into a fit of rage and fists. “Chuuya....I'm sorry”

Chuuya let out an indignant laugh. “You're sorry. It only took you....how many years to say that?!”

“Too many” Dazai's eyes saddened seeing, and hearing, the suffering that Chuuya was going through. Knowing that he had caused the resentment in him “I didn't mean to hurt you”

“Well you did!” Chuuya snapped. “You still do...all the damn time”

“I haven't even seen you, talked to you, in over a year Chuuya!” Dazai's defensiveness began to kick in because of the attack.

“You abandoned me to go with those...those” Chuuya felt himself already becoming drunk and loosing any filter he would normally have.

“Please leave them out of this” Dazai knew that Chuuya had to get this off his chest, but after loosing so many of his friends the wound was still raw.

“And look where that got you! You came running back because things fucked up....running back to Mori” Chuuya slightly slurred his words and felt his grip on his glass becoming weaker so he placed it on the table.

“Is that really what you think?!” Chuuya knew Dazai hated Mori, despised him to his core.

Chuuya shifted in his seat moving closer. He grabbed Dazai by the collar pulling their faces closer, gazing deeply into his chocolate brown eyes that were so alluring “So tell me the real reason”

Dazai felt his face flush as he lost himself in Chuuya's stunning blue eyes. His heart began to pound in his chest, kindled by a flame that had begged to burn since they were still young

“I came back...for you” The truth finally spoken, Dazai felt a weight fall from him. Carrying it around for so many years had been such a burden, one he was glad to be rid of.

Chuuya shoved him away forcefully “You're a piece of shit, Dazai”

Dazai sat back in his seat and adjusted his collar. “You asked. Do you want me to keep lying to you?” He was upset that, yet again, he had tried to express his feelings to Chuuya, only to be shot down.

“You think you can just walk back here, back into my life, and I'm just going to forgive you for everything you have done?” Chuuya wanted so much to disregard the past, to tell him he had feelings for him too, but the pain was still too raw.

“I don't expect anything from you” Dazai looked down dejectedly at his hands. He wanted Chuuya to leave him alone, but also wanted him to stay.

Chuuya picked up his glass again and finished it. “I always just wanted you to say something nice about me. That you liked my hat, or my shoes...anything. And all you ever did was mock me”

Dazai knew that Chuuya couldn't hold his drink, that what he was saying was true. It hurt his soul seeing him looking so downhearted.

“I know, Chuuya” He sighed, wondering if there was anything he could say to make the situation better.

Chuuya reached across the couch and grabbed his collar again. He stared deeply into Dazai's eyes, like he was trying to burn a hole into them. “I hate you”

Dazai flinched at his words, they cut into his heart like a knife. “I don't hate you Chuuya. I...want to be with you”

He noticed Chuuya lick his bottom lip and move his eyes down to his own. Before he had chance to prepare, Chuuya pulled forcefully on his collar bringing him in to a kiss.

Dazai inhaled sharply as he felt Chuuya's soft lips pressed against his own.

The feeling of finally kissing him was like someone set off a bomb inside his chest. He placed his hands on Chuuya's face and drew him in closer while returning the kiss passionately.

Letting his grip on Dazai's collar break, Chuuya climbed into his lap, never allowing his lips to leave him. He had waited so long for this, he had an animalistic urge to take him.

Dazai moved his hands to Chuuya's waist and pulled him closer, using his tongue to explore inside the other man's mouth. The taste was alcoholic and intoxicating.

Chuuya ran his fingers through Dazai's soft hair and tugged gently on it encouraging his head back. He trailed his tongue down his inviting neck and gently bit into it causing the other man to gasp and shudder. He sucked harder on his neck, then ran his tongue back up and over his chin resting again in his mouth. He felt his pants begin to feel uncomfortably tight as his hard cock pushed against them, begging to be released.

Dazai took Chuuya's hands in his own and removed his black gloves, sucking on his middle finger as the second glove was removed. Chuuya watched him completely enamoured with him.

Dazai began to unbutton Chuuya's vest, desperation causing his fingers to fumble. Once loose he pushed it away from his body and then removed his tie and shirt. Admiring his muscled chest and torso, he began to place kisses all over his body.

Chuuya began to moan softly feeling Dazai's lips exploring him. His heart beat fiercely in his chest. He started grinding himself against his partner, feeling his hard phallus rubbing firmly against his own.

Chuuya had wanted this for so long but had always been too afraid of ridicule and rejection. His love and lust had turned to anger and a thirst he believed would never be quenched.

Dazai had wanted the same, but had stayed silent for the same reasons. Mocking insults were his shield to prevent himself from further agony.

No longer hiding their true feelings, both men felt a sense of relief and acceptance.

Chuuya lifted Dazai's chin and hungrily embraced his lips with his own. He started to unbutton him and Dazai hesitated. Chuuya's eye's pleaded with him.

Dazai didn't want to spoil the moment so he assisted him, freeing himself of the clothes and bandages that bound him.

Seeing Dazai's naked torso for the first time, Chuuya was shocked to see so many scars. “Wow...you got really fucked up huh?”

Suddenly feeling self conscious Dazai tried to cover himself.

Chuuya gave him a sympathetic smile “I don't mind them. Really. They make you look sexy” He flashed a wicked grin.

Dazai grabbed his partner by the ass and grinded himself against him.

Chuuya teased Dazai by licking his lips and pulling away before he could kiss him. “You are one horny son of a bitch” He snickered.

Dazai raised his brow, trying to feign innocence. “You started this”

Chuuya inhaled ready to argue when he realised that Dazai was right “Yeah well...you got me drunk”

Dazai ran his hands up and down Chuuya's back. “I didn't force it on you”

Chuuya leant in and playfully bit Dazai's bottom lip pulling on it. “Well maybe you should have”

Dazai hooked a finger under the black choker that Chuuya always wore. “You've always been my dog, Chuuya” He grinned slyly and pulled him towards him, kissing him forcefully.

Chuuya let out a soft whimper. He had always wanted Dazai to dominate him

Dazai got to his feet, holding Chuuya so he didn't topple backwards. He gripped the red head and threw him back on the couch. Fixing Chuuya with a sultry stare, Dazai unbuckled himself. He unzipped his pants and wiggled his legs so they fell to his ankles.

Chuuya watched Dazai intently, and began to unbuckle himself and tug at his zipper.

Dazai slid his boxers down his legs and stepped out of them. He pushed the small table into the middle of the room and got on his knees in front of Chuuya. He grabbed at his pants and underwear and yanked them off in one swift motion.

Seeing Chuuya's throbbing erection he leaned forward and ran his tongue along the tip, pre-cum sticking to him.

Chuuya sharply inhaled and grabbed Dazai's hair with his right hand, while gripping the back of the couch with his left. Nobody had ever touched him there and it was a new experience he savoured.

Dazai licked along the underside of Chuuya's cock from balls to tip, making sure to flick his tongue with each sweep.

Chuuya moaned out loudly. “Fuck, Dazai. You know how make a guy feel good. Have you done this before?”

Dazai took Chuuya's full length in his mouth and sucked hard before smiling up at him “Only in my dreams”

Chuuya's eyes rolled back in his head. Knowing Dazai had been having dirty dreams about him aroused him even more.

Dazai grabbed Chuuya's ass, firmly squeezing his cheeks, while he continued to lick and suck his needy cock.

He had always hungered to taste Chuuya, and now he was it was even better than he imagined. He smelled and tasted so good he was like a drug that he was quickly becoming addicted to.

Looking at Chuuya, seeing him writhing around, hearing his deep moans and grunts, made Dazai so excited he could feel his own cock throbbing.

He wanted to make Chuuya his, make him beg for his lust and desire.

Dazai forced Chuuya's shaft deep into his throat, slightly gagging. He looked up to see him gasp. He then removed his mouth and Chuuya looked down confused and desperate.

“What's wrong? Why are you stopping?”

Dazai licked his wet lips and gave Chuuya the sexiest smile he could muster. “Beg me”

“What?” Chuuya started to sit up but Dazai forced him back down.

“Beg me for it” He ran his tongue over the head and licked at the slit.

Chuuya could see his pre-cum all over Dazai's lips and it was almost unbearable. “Please”

Dazai quickly flicked him again with his tongue. “Try harder”

Damn Chuuya thought to himself This bastard is pretty kinky

Dazai flicked his tongue again and Chuuya groaned out. Usually he would have spat an insult at him, but the feeling was so indulging he gave in to him. “Please Dazai, suck me, I beg you”

Dazai was pleased with his response so he began to deep throat him. He felt like he was starving and Chuuya's cum was the only way to satiate him.

“Oh fuck” Chuuya gripped the back of the couch with both hands, his fingers going white from the force.

Chuuya had never felt ecstasy like this before, and silently prayed that Dazai wouldn't be his usual jerk self and make this a one time deal.

He began to feel an intense pressure in his shaft like he was about to burst. “Dazai, I'm almost there”

Hearing this Dazai sucked as tightly as he could, hoping that soon he would be rewarded for his efforts.

A few seconds later he heard a gasp followed by a long low growl as he felt Chuuya's thick cum ejaculate into his mouth and throat. There was more than he expected and he had to gulp it down so that he didn't waste a drop. He made sure he thoroughly cleaned him before looking up at him with a satisfied grin.

Chuuya sat slumped on the couch sweating and breathing heavily. He didn't think Dazai would swallow his load and it surprised and aroused him. “Damn, I've never busted a nut so hard”

Dazai looked very pleased with himself “Good dog”

Chuuya laughed and sat up. “Get up” he motioned “Don't leave me hungry”

Dazai opened his eyes wide in surprise. He didn't think Chuuya would repay the favour, didn't expect him to. But the look in Chuuya's eyes as he stood up showed that he was very eager.

Chuuya grabbed Dazai by the ass and pulled him towards him, enveloping his cock with his mouth as soon as he was close enough.

Dazai felt a grunt escape from him as Chuuya took him in all the way. He grabbed Chuuya's head and began to carefully thrust himself deeper.

He heard a few gags and it unexpectedly made him really turned on. Slowing his thrusts afraid he would make Chuuya sick, he found he was being encouraged to do it.

Dazai grabbed Chuuya's head with both hands and thrust himself in as deep as he dared. Chuuya coughed and sputtered but didn't stop.

It felt so good being able to finally take control of him. Dazai had fantasized about this since he was fifteen.

Being in so much control made him feel powerful and wanted. Wow, did he feel wanted right now. Chuuya's hot mouth was amazing, and the feeling of his cock hitting against the back of his throat was so stimulating.

He looked down and was shocked to see Chuuya looking up at him lustfully, tears streaming down his face while he was manhandled. The sight was too much, he felt the pressure in his cock build up fast. “Chuuya...I” Before finishing his sentence he felt his shaft pumping his cum. Breathing heavily, he held Chuuya's head in place while he shot his load down his beautiful throat.

As he tried to remove himself from Chuuya's mouth he felt him pull him back inside, sucking hard.

“Chuuya, stop please” Being overstimulated was too much and his body jerked backwards.

Chuuya laughed and licked his lips. “Was I good for you?”

Dazai dropped down on the couch beside Chuuya and sighed deeply. “Incredible.” He leant over and gave Chuuya a couple of kisses before slumping back and resting.

The couple sat in silence for a while, then Chuuya turned to face Dazai. “Was this just...a hook-up? Or do you...ya know...wanna do it again?”

Dazai cackled loudly. “Wow, you are a needy one”

Chuuya scowled and punched Dazai on the chest. “I didn't mean now!”

Dazai grinned. “Well I would like it to be more than just once. If that's what you want” He turned to face Chuuya and plucked up the courage to express himself “I care for you”

Chuuya leaned over and kissed him. “So...are we...dating?”

Dazai's eyes lit up and he beamed a smile “I would like that”

Chuuya smiled contently and stood up. “So can I stay here tonight? I'm exhausted and we both really need to sleep”

Dazai stood up and wrapped his arms affectionately around Chuuya. “Port Mafia Executive Nakahara, in my bed. What will the neighbours say?”

Chuuya punched Dazai in the arm making him release him. “Come on, jerk.”

They found the bedroom and lay down together. Dazai held Chuuya close and rested his head on his shoulder. “Goodnight, Chuuya”

Chapter Text

Chuuya slept soundly. It was the most satisfying rest he'd felt in a long time. He was pulled abruptly from it by a loud voice.

“Rise and shine sleepy head! I got breakfast!”

He felt a thud on the bed beside him. “What? It's too early, leave me alone” Chuuya groaned and pulled the blanket over his head

The bed rocked as someone sat on it. Chuuya felt a hand grab his leg and pull on it.

“Come on, it's a beautiful day!”

Dazai's voice pierced his brain, that was aching due to having a little too much wine the night before.

“Piss off!” Chuuya kicked out trying to release himself from Dazai's grasp.

He felt Dazai release him, the bed rocking again as he got up. Footsteps moved around the bed. Soft lips pressed against his own. Opening his eyes he was met by a beaming smile from Dazai. He was crouched leaning on the bed, eye's wide like an excited puppy.

He was dressed in a plain white t-shirt and blue jeans.

Reaching across the bed, he grabbed the can he had thrown at Chuuya only moments before. Pulling the ring on top it hissed and opened with a creak of metal, a fishy aroma wafting into Chuuya's face.

Chuuya pulled away and covered his face. “Eurgh...what is that?!”

Dazai grinned stupidly “Canned crab! It's my favourite! I got it for you”

Chuuya felt his stomach heave slightly. “I'm not eating that! Who eats canned crab for breakfast?!”

Dazai looked slightly wounded and put the can on the floor. “I'm sorry, I just...thought you...”

Realising he had offended his new boyfriend, Chuuya reached out and pulled Dazai's face to him, placing a kiss softly on his lips. Dazai smiled, his face once again expressing excitement.

“I tell you what” Chuuya sat up in bed, his small but muscular frame being admired by the other man. “How about I make breakfast for you?”

“Chuuya!” Dazai stood up and clasped his hands to his face “You would make breakfast for me?!” His face radiated so much joy that Chuuya couldn't help but let out a small chuckle.

As Chuuya got out of bed, still fully naked, Dazai let out a whistle. Chuuya's face blushed and he covered his manhood. “Quit perving over me!”

Dazai let out a loud cackle. “I think it's a little late for modesty”

Chuuya walked towards the bathroom still covering himself.

Dazai sat at the kitchen table, sipping his coffee while looking at the news on his phone. He heard the bathroom door open and watched Chuuya enter the living room, picking up his clothes from the night before and dressing himself.

He sat staring at him, enthralled in his body that until last night he hadn't seen before.

Once dressed Chuuya joined him at the table, picking up the mug of hot coffee waiting for him. Blowing on the hot liquid he took a large sip. “Anything interesting?”

Dazai continued to scroll on his phone “Same shit, different day” He stopped scrolling and his eyes widened as he read “Couple found dead in bed, possible suicide as cause of death”

Chuuya, noticing Dazai's face, change perked up “What's wrong?”

Putting his phone face down on the table Dazai sighed “Oh nothing, just something I thought was over popped up again”

Chuuya accepted the explanation and continued to drink his coffee. “So, what have you got planned for today?”

Dazai's face lit up and he gave a huge grin “Well, after I have the most amazing breakfast ever, I thought we could go shopping. I really need to get a new suit.” He looked over at his old Port Mafia clothes, still dumped on the floor in front of the couch. “The old ones are a little worse for wear”

“Yeah I noticed” Chuuya finished his coffee and placed the mug carefully on the table “And they stink”

He looked at what Dazai was wearing and raised an eyebrow. “Where did you get those?” He gestured at Dazai's clothing.

“Oh, I found them” Dazai pulled on his t-shirt. “They were in the closet. I don't know if Mori sent them for me, or they were from the previous resident. But they fit so I put them on”

Chuuya stood up and grabbed his hat that was still on the table. Putting it on he made sure it was straight. “Let's go then, I'm starving”

Dazai's eyes squinted as he held on tightly to Chuuya. He always rode his bike too fast despite Mori lecturing him multiple times.

Chuuya's hair whipped around him as he sped down the streets, his hat still firmly planted on his head due to his ability to manipulate gravity.

Dazai had been right, it was indeed a beautiful day. The sun shone brightly, warming the faces of the riders as they drove towards the large apartment complex where Chuuya lived.

As they arrived, Chuuya turned into the underground garage area and parked up close to the elevator.

“You go way too fast” Dazai declared getting off the bike and straightening his hair.

“Tch” Chuuya dismissed, putting the keys in his pocket and leaving the bike “I've never had an accident yet”

“Yet being the appropriate word” Dazai grumbled, following the shorter man to the elevator. He waited as Chuuya pressed the button on the panel.

“Don't worry so much” Chuuya reassured “I wouldn't put you in danger”

Dazai smiled sweetly, hearing the care in his partner's voice made his heart flutter.

The elevator door opened and both men stepped inside. Chuuya pressed the panel again for the floor of his apartment. Dazai noticed it was quite high up, a sign that it was one of the more expensive in the building.

As they stood in silence, feeling the slight movement of the elevator, Dazai felt Chuuya's hand brush his own. Chuuya flinched back slightly, not realising his hand had been so close to Dazai's. He pushed it into his coat pocket and felt his face flush slightly.

Seeing Chuuya's reaction, Dazai smirked to himself. Thoughts of jumping Chuuya right there in the elevator raced in his head, his hormones raging like a horny teenager.

“I see the Mafia pays well Mr Fancy Hat” Dazai joked, trying to break the sexual tension.

“What? Oh, yeah” Chuuya was from pulled from his own lewd thoughts by Dazai's voice.

The elevator door opened with a loud ping. A tall red headed woman was waiting in the corridor, her pink and white kimono flowing around her. A traditional bun adorning her head.

“Good morning Chuuya, you're up early today” she smiled sweetly at the young man as he stepped out of the elevator with Dazai.

“Ane-san. It's good to see you.” Chuuya beamed a smile at the lady who mentored him when he was still a young boy. “Yeah, well...”

He started to realise how strange this must look to her. Dazai hasn't even officially returned to the Mafia yet, in fact Kouyou may not have even spoke to Mori about him yet.

Kouyou looked at Dazai and nodded her head slightly. “Dazai. I heard you are joining the Port Mafia again. I see Chuuya is supervising you.

Chuuya visibly sighed with relief. He was thankful he wouldn't have to explain why he was with Dazai, let alone taking him to his apartment.

Dazai smiled politely to Kouyou “Chuuya is making me breakfast, isn't that wonderful of him”

Chuuya's face became a deep shade of red, he knew Kouyou would question him about this later. He had never cooked food for any of the other Mafia members, not even her.

“Oh really?” Kouyou looked at the embarrassed young man then back to Dazai. “I cant say I've had the pleasure of sampling Chuuya's cooking. You must let me know how it is”

Dazai noticed the slight look of annoyance despite her smile. “I sure will. I bet Chuuya is a great cook!” Dazai beamed a goofy smile at Kouyou and noticed a groan sound from Chuuya.

“Well I must be going, I have a meeting with Mori” Kouyou's annoyance becoming more apparent, she pushed past Dazai and walked into the elevator. “Enjoy your breakfast gentlemen” She pushed a button on the panel and the elevator closed.

“Why did you do that, you asshole” Chuuya gave Dazai an angry glance, face now red from anger more than embarrassment.

“I'm sure it's fine” Dazai smiled, reaching out to take Chuuya by the hand. “Now show me your place”

Chuuya pulled his hand from Dazai's and moved slightly away from him. “Not out here! Someone might see us”

Dazai felt a slight pang of rejection, but realised that public displays of affection were not going to be received readily.

“It's just this way” Chuuya feeling slightly guilty at refusing Dazai's sentiment, walked towards the door to his home.

Dazai perked up and followed, a gleeful skip in his step. “Chuuuuya! Is this going to take long? I'm starving” His stomach rumbled and he rubbed it trying to calm the hunger pains.

Chuuya opened the door and gestured to Dazai. After Dazai entered he closed the door and locked it behind him. Dazai stood with his hands in his pockets, looking around the open plan apartment. Large windows looked out to the city, the place was modern but cosy.

As Dazai turned to look at Chuuya he was forcefully dragged forward into a kiss by his partner. He smiled and raised an eyebrow. “What's that for?”

“I'm sorry I shouted at you before” Chuuya looked at him apologetically. “I just...I'm not used to being with someone and...”

Dazai returned the kiss, soft at first but becoming stronger. As he pulled away he noticed a sweet smile spread across Chuuya's face. “It's ok, don't worry. Now where's this delicious food you promised me?”

Chuuya lets out a small chuckle. “Hey I never promised it would be delicious, I just said I'd feed you.” He walked towards the kitchen and shouted back “Besides, anything is better than that canned fish”

Dazai let out an exasperated gasp. “How can you say that?! Canned crab has got me through some tough times”

“So nothing to do with the Sake then?” Chuuya reached into a cupboard and pulled down a large bag of rice.

Dazai walked into the kitchen and sat down at the counter. “Well it certainly helps”

Chuuya prepared the rice and turned on the rice cooker. “Ok I'm gonna take a shower and change, I wont be long” He walked to the bathroom and closed the door behind him.

Dazai took this opportunity to look around. A small wine rack sat on a counter, expensive bottles perched in it. “He sure does enjoy the finer things” Dazai smiled to himself.

Walking over to a stereo in the corner, he scanned the collection of CD's. “Hmm pretty eclectic tastes”

Sitting down on the leather couch, he ran his hands over the cushions. “Chuuya really likes to make himself comfortable”

Hearing the shower turn off Dazai smirked to himself and dashed off the couch, hiding just to the side of the bathroom door. As Chuuya exited, waist wrapped in a towel, Dazai grabbed for his bottom.

“Hey get off!” Chuuya ran into his bedroom next door, slamming the door in Dazai's face.

“Chuuuuuuyaaaa!” Dazai whined. “Let me in!”

“No! Go check on the rice!”

Dazai grumbled and turned to the kitchen. Looking at the rice cooker steaming on the counter he grinned and hurried over. Staring at all the buttons he wondered what they do, and if he should press any.

“And don't touch it!” Chuuya's voice shouted from the bedroom.

Dazai sighed defeated and sat back at the counter. He sat tapping his fingers, thinking of the fun he could have been having but was denied. Hearing the bedroom door open, he turned around to see Chuuya. He was wearing a smart red shirt and black slacks.

Dazai eyes him approvingly, his gaze following him as he walked to the fridge. “You look great”

Chuuya's cheeks flush slightly as he placed the box of eggs on the counter. “Oh...thanks”

He opened a cupboard and pulled out a glass bowl. Cracking eggs into it, he mixed them with chopsticks taken from a drawer, then grabbed a Tamagoyaki pan.

After putting it on the gas burner and turning on the gas, he put some oil in the pan. Taking a paper towel and using the chopsticks to spread it around, he poured some of the eggs in.

The eggs bubbled in the pan, Chuuya popping any large ones with his chopsticks. After the eggs set he began to fold them towards him carefully. Oiling the rest of the pan again with the paper towel he added more egg.

Dazai was mesmerised, he never would of thought Chuuya had such a flair for cooking.

As Chuuya finished cooking the first rolled omelette he grabbed a plate. Turning the omelette gently onto the plate he grabbed more eggs and cracked them into the bowl.

Dazai smiled to himself. All this effort just for breakfast. His heart swelled as he realised how much he meant to Chuuya.

Chuuya repeated the process twice more before cutting the omelettes and putting the plate in front of Dazai. Grabbing a couple of bowls, he filled them with rice and placed them on the counter. He took another pair of chopsticks from the drawer and handed them to Dazai.

“This looks amazing!” Dazai exclaimed. His stomach rumbled again sensing the food.

Chuuya took a stool and sat at the counter opposite Dazai. He used his chopsticks to pick up a piece of omelette and placed it in his mouth. “Its just Tamagoyaki and rice, and not even great Tamagoyaki”

After saying “ Itadakimasu” Dazai began to eat and smiled. “No this is great. I love it!” The hot food was delicious and he eagerly filled his mouth.

“You'll make a good little wife some day” He mumbled while trying not to spit anything out.

Chuuya smirked and poked Dazai on the cheek with his chopsticks “Shut up...jerk”

After finishing the meal Dazai flopped down on the couch rubbing his stomach. “That was so good. I cant believe you went to so much trouble for me”

Chuuya joined, sitting close. “It wasn't any trouble, I've made it many times before”

“But not for anyone else” Dazai leaned over and placed a kiss on Chuuya's cheek. “Thank you”

“I would have” Chuuya began, feeling like he is being scrutinized “But nobody ever asked me to”

“I think Kouyou was a bit upset about it”

“Yeah” Chuuya sighed “I'll have to make it up to her somehow”

Dazai put his arm around Chuuya. “I'm sure she'll be fine” The faint smell of cologne drifted up Dazai's nostrils and he breathed it in. “You smell really good”

Chuuya blushed slightly, he didn't think Dazai would notice he'd made an effort for their date today. “It was just...i forgot I had it..”

Dazai flashed a wicked grin. “Aww, are you excited for our little date today?” He leaned closer to Chuuya sniffing at his neck,

Chuuya leaned away slightly “What are you doing?”

Dazai leaned closer “I just want to smell you” He began to kiss Chuuya tenderly on the neck.

Chuuya let out a whimper and then pulled away “We can't, we have things to do today” He would have loved to spend the whole day making out, but they needed to get Dazai ready for his meeting with Mori tonight.

“Well then” Dazai stood up and stretched. Looking at the clock on the wall he noticed how fast the morning had passed. “We better get going, its already one”

Chuuya got up and walked to his bedroom to grab his hat. He put it on, his hair still a little damp from the shower. He walked to the front door and put his shoes on. Opening the door he gestured to Dazai who was waiting.

Dazai gave a small bow and walked out.

As they rode together in the taxi Dazai moved his hand to Chuuya's and held it. Chuuya tried to escape him but Dazai held on tightly. Not wanting to cause a scene Chuuya gave Dazai a pleading look. Dazai grinned and let go.

“So, you gentlemen got anything nice planned for today?” The taxi driver looked in his mirror and made eye contact with Dazai.

“Just shopping” Dazai smiled. “I have a new job so I have to look the part”.

“Oh that's good” The driver looked in his mirror watching Chuuya. “Anything nice?”

“Security officer” Chuuya replied swiftly before Dazai had a chance to say anything.

“Oh” The driver looked back to Dazai. “I thought they would provide you with a uniform?”

“You would think” Dazai chuckled “But I have to get my own”

The driver pulled up to a large building, fancy suits adorned the window displays.

“Well we're here. That'll be two thousand yen” The driver turned to them holding out his hand.

Chuuya pulled the money from his pocket and gave it to the driver.

The partners got out of the taxi and with a quick “Thank you” from Dazai the car drove away.

Dazai looked at the store and whistled. “This may be out of my price range”

“I'll pay” Chuuya began to walk towards the doors.

“Oh Chuuya! You are so good to me! How can I ever repay you?” Dazai skipped after him.

Chuuya gave a sly grin “I can think of a way”

Dazai stopped in his tracks. Was he thinking the same thing? What a little tease! He blinked away his vulgar thoughts and followed Chuuya into the store.

They were greeted by a male clerk. He bowed and smiled at Chuuya. “Ah Mr Nakahara, so nice to see you again”

Chuuya bowed to the man and smiled “My friend here needs a new suit”

“Of course, Mr Nakahara” The clerk pulled a tape measure from around his neck. “Do you have anything in mind?”

Chuuya looked around the store admiring what they had on offer. He looked back to the clerk “Black. Well fitting. Smart. It's for a job interview”

The clerk bowed towards him “Yes sir, very good” He looked at Dazai “This way please sir”

Dazai and the clerk walked to the back of the store and through a curtained area.

Chuuya looked around at the many suits on display. He casually walked through the store and noticed one near the checkout area. It was black with a red waistcoat. The interior of the jacket was blood red satin. He looked at an area that had bolo ties. Picking one up the same colour as the satin he continued to look around the expensive store.

After what felt like an eternity Dazai appeared wearing a very smart black suit. It was fitted perfectly to his tall slender frame. Chuuya smiled in favour and nodded.

Dazai held out his arms and turned around in a circle. “Do you like it?”

“It's perfect” Chuuya grinned and gave a wink.

Dazai beamed a smile “I'm glad you like it! It's not cheap though, are you sure you can afford this?”

The clerk appeared behind him and Dazai's eyes widened realising the man probably heard him.

“We'll take it” Chuuya smiled to the clerk. “Also I want that one” He pointed to the suit he had been admiring earlier “And this” He placed the bolo tie on the counter.

“Very good, Mr Nakahara” The clerk bowed and motioned for Dazai to follow him to the back again.

Dazai followed him and after a few minutes came back wearing his previous clothes and carrying a bag.

The clerk punched numbers onto a display and put the bolo tie in a small bag. “Your suit will be ready for you in a few days, Mr Nakahara”

“Thank you” Chuuya bowed to the man again taking the small bag from his hand “You have my measurements yes?”

“Yes sir.” The clerk gave Chuuya a wide smile “We keep all the measurements of our regular customers”

Chuuya placed his card on the reader as the clerk held it out.

The clerk bowed again “Thank you, Mr Nakahara. I hope we will see you again soon”

The couple walked out of the store and onto the busy street.

“Regular customer?” Dazai raised an eyebrow while looking at Chuuya. “I've only ever seen you wear the same suit”

Chuuya let out a small chuckle. “Well I have a few of the same. And just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean I don't have more”

“You really are a Little Mr Fancy Pants” Dazai grinned.

Chuuya raised his brow “Less of the little”

Dazai reached out and took the small bag from Chuuya, dropping it into his own. “So where are we going for lunch?”

“Lunch?” Chuuya gave Dazai a look of surprise “We only just ate breakfast”

Dazai whined “That was hours ago. I'm hungry”

Chuuya took his phone from his pocket, it was only three pm. “It was two hours ago”

“Well can we at least get a coffee?” Dazai pleaded

Chuuya let out a small sigh and smiled “Sure. Coffee sounds good”

Dazai looked up and down the street “Where should we go?”

“I know a place” Chuuya nodded to the right and began walking down the street in the direction indicated.

Dazai walked beside him, swinging his bag.

After a short walk they reached a cafe. Chuuya opened the door and walked in, followed by Dazai.

A young female waitress waved to Chuuya while smiling. “Hey Chuuya! Take a seat I'll be with you in a moment”

The men sat down at a table near the window. Dazai put his bag on the floor near his feet.

The waitress came to their table. She had short brown hair and gentle brown eyes. She gave Chuuya a friendly smile “Hey Chuuya, I haven't seen you in a while. You look nice today, what's the occasion?”

“We're on a date!” Dazai blurted out.

Chuuya groaned and pulled his hat over his face.

“Oh” The waitress blinked in surprise. “Well...that's nice” she smiled kindly

“Ignore him” Chuuya pushed his hat back onto his head. “Two coffee's please, Nozomi”

“And a piece of that cake please!” Dazai shouted while pointing to the large chocolate cake on the counter.

Nozomi looked at Chuuya waiting for confirmation.

Chuuya groaned. “Sure, get him the cake”

Nozomi smiled and walked to the counter to prepare the drinks.

“Why did you say that?” Chuuya complained

“Because we are” Dazai grinned. He turned to watch the young woman cutting a piece from the cake and placing it onto a small plate. He licked his lips in anticipation.

“You shouldn't be so open about that kinda thing” Chuuya whispered loud enough for Dazai to hear, but hoping nobody else would.

Nozomi appeared at their table, two cups of coffee in one hand and the plate of cake in the other. She set the cups down on the table. “And cake for your boyfriend” She smiled putting the cake in front of Dazai

“No, he's not...” Chuuya started to say but she had already walked away.

Dazai took a packet of chopsticks from the dispenser and opened them. He grabbed a piece of the cake and put it in his mouth humming in delight. “This is really good” He grabbed another piece. “Do you want some?”

Before Chuuya had a chance to reply Dazai forced the cake into his mouth.

Dazai beamed a smile as Chuuya chewed the cake. “See! Good isn't it?”

Chuuya noticed Nozomi who was stood at another table. She was watching them with a huge grin on her face. He felt his cheeks burning and looked out the window to avoid her.

He swallowed the cake and coughed slightly. “Will you stop”

Dazai, who was enjoying his cake and oblivious to Chuuya's embarrassment, stopped eating and looked at him confused. “Stop what? Do you want this?” He held the plate out towards Chuuya.

Chuuya grumbled. “No, I don't want it. Stop drawing attention to us”

Dazai looked around the room. “I don't see anyone looking at us” He shrugged and went back to eating.

Chuuya sipped his coffee while watching Dazai devour the cake. He leaned towards him and whispered. “Not everyone is ok with people like us”

Dazai looked around suspiciously and whispered “You mean the Port Mafia?”

Chuuya sighed. Sometimes he wondered how someone so intelligent could be so dense. “No, people like us” He nodded his head twice as he said “like us”

Dazai squinted his eyes. “I'm still not following you”

“Gay!” In Chuuya's exasperation he had spoken too loudly. People at other tables looked towards him.

Feeling their stares Chuuya sunk down lower in his chair, hoping the earth would open and swallow him.

Dazai grinned and picked up his coffee. Taking a sip he said “I'm not gay”

Chuuya sat up and widened his eyes. “What? But you like men”

Dazai continued to drink his coffee and smiled innocently. “No I don't, I like you”

Chuuya sighed, wondering what he could do to make Dazai understand. “Yes, and I'm a man. That makes you homosexual. Gay”

Dazai finished his coffee and put the cup on the table. “Why does it matter what people call us? I'm your boyfriend, that's all that matters”

Chuuya gave Dazai an understanding smile. He was right, it shouldn't matter what label people gave them. He cared for Dazai and that should be all that mattered.

Noticing they had finished Nozomi came over to their table. “Can I get you anything else?”

Chuuya smiled at her “No thank you, can I have the bill please”

“Sure” She grinned and walked to the counter. She came back with a receipt and put it down in front of him.

Chuuya put money on the table and stood up. “Keep the change” He smiled.

Dazai picked up his bag and walked to the door.

Nozomi grabbed Chuuya's arm and pulled him back as he began to walk away. She leaned over and whispered into his ear “He's cute, you're a lucky guy”

Chuuya looked back at her and beamed a smile “I am”

The young lady gave him a huge grin. “Come back and see me again soon, I want to know all the juicy details”

Chuuya laughed, still smiling. “I will, take care of yourself “

He walked to the door where Dazai was still waiting for him. Dazai opened the door and Chuuya walked out.

Nozomi, watching them leave, laughed and waved as Dazai waved to her, a huge stupid grin on his face.

“So now what?” Dazai asked as he joined Chuuya on the street.

“I'm gonna go home and take a tap” Chuuya replied looking through the cafe shop window. A man was staring at him.

The man wore a black suit over a white shirt, a blood red tie hung from his neck. His dark eyes peered out from underneath bushy brown eyebrows, the same colour as his thick beard. His short brown hair was swept across, trying to hide a clearly visible balding spot. A cane sat propped up against the table he sat at.

“Can I come?” Dazai asked hopefully swinging his bag

“I said sleep, Dazai” Chuuya chuckled.

Dazai noticed Chuuya looking through the window and turned to meet his gaze. He saw the man staring at Chuuya. He waved at him grinning and the man looked away.

“Dazai, stop it!” Chuuya grabbed Dazai's arm to stop him.

“Tch” Dazai looked back to Chuuya “He should mind his own business”

“Oh, I almost forgot” Chuuya reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. “I wrote your address down so you wouldn't forget it” He handed it to Dazai.

Dazai grinned “Aww thank you, you think of everything” He pushed the paper into his pocket.

“So, I'll see you tonight in Mori's office” Chuuya started to walk away but Dazai grabbed his arm and pulled him back.

“No kiss?” Dazai leaned towards Chuuya but was pushed away

“Not here!”

Dazai's eyes darted around and spotted a dark alleyway just across the street. He grabbed Chuuya by the hand and ran into the alley dragging him behind.

They reached the end of the alley and Dazai stopped suddenly. He turned to look at Chuuya. He could barely see him in the shadows, so he hoped nobody else could see them either.

He leaned down and found Chuuya's lips despite the darkness. He felt Chuuya's hands on the back of his head pulling him in for a deeper kiss.

Chuuya put his tongue in Dazai's mouth, the taste of coffee and chocolate was delectable.

Chuuya had been so anxious while they were among the crowds, but here alone with Dazai he was free to be himself.

Dazai put his hands around Chuuya's waist and held him close, his bag tapping on the side of Chuuya's leg.

The kisses were deep, passionate, yearning. After a few minutes Chuuya pulled away.

“OK.” he gasped. “We need to stop”

Dazai grumbled but knew he was right. “Yes, I know. Otherwise I might take you in this alley right now”.

Chuuya laughed “Don't tempt me”

With a last kiss they separated and walked back out of the alley.

“So, I'll see you tonight” Chuuya smiled “Don't be late”

“Me late? Never!” Dazai shouted after Chuuya as he watched him walk away.

Chuuya gave a wave while still walking.

Dazai stood smiling as he watched Chuuya disappear into the crowd of shoppers. Today had been so much fun, but the night would bring challenges he hoped he was ready for.

Chapter Text

The day had been beautiful, the sun shining brightly, not a cloud to be seen.

With no cloud cover, the heat had escaped as the night set in, and it was particularly cold.

As Dazai got out of the taxi and felt the cold air hit him he pulled his coat closer around him. The smell of old blood and sweat drifted up his nose, he really needed to clean this old thing.

His new suit felt kind of itchy and a little tighter than he remembered it being in the store.

He walked begrudgingly into the lobby of the Port Mafia headquarters. Chuuya was already waiting for him standing at the front desk.

Hearing the door open, Chuuya turned to see Dazai. He quickly walked over to him. “I told you not to be late”

“Good things are worth waiting for” Dazai grinned

Chuuya gave a slight smile “Tell that to Mori, you're thirty minutes late”

Dazai sighed “I overslept. I was having the most wonderful dream. You were there, so I didn't want to wake up”

Chuuya's face flushed “Don't say shit like that here, someone might hear you”

Dazai shrugged “I don't care”

Chuuya grabbed his arm firmly. “Well I do.” he grimaced “I don't want you dying, not when I finally have you”

Dazai smiled “Now who's saying things they shouldn't?”

Chuuya let go of Dazai's arm and sighed “Please, just don't mention us tonight. Especially not in front of Mori”

“It's OK Chuuya.” Dazai gave Chuuya a gentle smile that melted his heart “I don't have a death wish, not anymore”

Chuuya really wanted to grab Dazai's hand and run out of the building, taking them somewhere far away. A place they wouldn't be in danger, wouldn't be judged. But they had work to do, and were already late.

“Come on” Chuuya walked towards the elevator “He's waiting for us”

Dazai followed and they entered together. The shrill ping marking their arrival, both men exited and walked towards the large sturdy doors to Mori's office.

As they creaked open, the pair saw Mori standing near the huge windows. He turned and smiled as they entered.“Ah Chuuya, Dazai, nice of you to finally join me”

Chuuya looked down at the floor while Dazai gave Mori a resentful smile. “It was my fault” Dazai began “I overslept. It wont happen again”

“Make sure it doesn't” Mori sneered “Now, down to business” He walked over to his desk and lowered himself into his seat. “As you may have heard the double suicides have begun again. Two of our operatives died earlier today. They were newly engaged. I want to know why”

Chuuya's head jerked up and he looked at Mori surprised “They killed themselves?”

“It would seem so” Mori began, placing his hands under his chin “But it makes no sense. They had been together for five years. The young lady was expecting. There was no reason for this”

Dazai looked down saddened. Not just a couple, but an unborn child too.

“Do we have any information?” Chuuya walked closer to Mori's desk.

Mori picked up a photograph. “We took this from the security camera's near the couple's apartment” He passed it to Chuuya “He was the last person to be seen there”

Dazai walked closer to inspect the photo. His heart froze when he saw it. The man on the photo was the same man he had met on the bridge after Fukuzawa's murder. The same tweed suit, the moustache, it was definitely him.

Mori noticed the colour drain from Dazai's face. “You know this man?”

Dazai visibly blinked and looked to Mori. “Not exactly. I met him when I was still in the Agency.”

“Who is he?” Mori questioned harshly “What does he want?”

“I don't know” Dazai tried hard to remember anything from that night. He was in such a depressive state at that time he had tried to forget everything about it. “Will!” The name shot back into his mind like a lightning bolt “His name was Will, William”

“I want you to go to the apartment of the deceased couple and see if you can find anything concerning this William” Mori looked at the pair with intensity “He must be found”

Chuuya nodded “Yes Boss. We'll find him”

Mori waved his hand dismissively and looked down to the documents on his desk.

Chuuya grabbed the piece of paper from Mori's desk containing the dead couples details and put it in his coat pocket, along with the photograph. As the men left Mori's office Chuuya turned to Dazai. “Who the hell is this guy?”

“I barely know anything about him” Dazai sighed “I met him on a bridge just after Fukuzawa's death. He was from overseas.”

“Did he tell you why he was here?” Chuuya quizzed him further

Dazai shook his head trying to remember “Something about business. Making money. He just seemed like an overly friendly guy”

Chuuya scowled jealously “How overly friendly?”

Dazai let out a muffled chuckle “Don't worry Chuuya, nothing like that. He was just very happy.”

“Psycho” Chuuya continued to scowl “Once we find him, I'm gonna kill that bastard”

They took the elevator to the parking lot and walked to one of the Port Mafia's company cars. Dazai went to open the driver's seat and Chuuya pulled him away.

“Not a chance” Chuuya got into the driver's seat “I've seen your driving. I would like to return this car in one piece if possible”

Dazai shrugged and got into the front passenger seat “Fine, but I'm an impeccable driver if you must know”

“Yeah, well I'd rather not risk it” Chuuya smirked as he pulled out onto the main road.

They drove for a few minutes, the lights of the city illuminating their way.

As they stopped at a traffic signal Chuuya sighed in annoyance. “Dazai, get that piece of paper from my coat pocket, I've forgotten the address”

Dazai leant in close to Chuuya, putting one hand on his leg while reaching across his body with the other. He rummaged around in his pocket until he felt the paper beneath his fingers. Pulling it out he sat back in his seat and stared at it intently. “Take the next right, it should be at the end of the street.”

The light had turned green and Chuuya was still sat staring at it.

Dazai looked at Chuuya confused. “Chuuya? Go?”

Chuuya snapped out of his lust filled haze and put his foot on the gas.

“Are you ok?” Dazai questioned

Chuuya sighed heavily “Yeah I'm fine, don't worry”

“What happened?” Dazai curiously frowned

“Nothing. Just drop it” Chuuya cleared his throat and said sheepishly “You had your hand near my crotch”

Dazai laughed playfully “I'm sorry, I didn't mean to”

Chuuya took one hand from the steering wheel and rubbed his brow “Yeah well, watch where you're putting your hands next time”

As they pulled up to the apartment block both men felt a sense of unease. Chuuya parked the car and turned off the engine. Putting the keys in his pocket he got out and waited for Dazai.

Dazai sat in the car for a minute. He looked around wondering if this was going to be a simple job, or something much worse. He sighed heavily and got out, walking over to Chuuya.

Chuuya gently tugged on Dazai's arm “Hey, you ok?”

Dazai smiled weakly “Yes. This will be fine”

Chuuya smiled “You've never let me down, partner”

Dazai forced a smile in return. He had a very bad feeling about tonight.

They walked quietly around the apartment block looking for anything that could give them clues to William. They decided to split up to cover more ground.

After checking the whole area they met up again.

“Find anything?” Chuuya asked expectantly

“Nothing” Dazai replied disappointed

Chuuya squinted into the darkness “There must be something we missed”

His eyes widened as he saw a dark figure walking away from them towards a field.

“Hey, who's that?” Chuuya pointed

Dazai's eyes widened as he spotted the same dark figure “No idea, lets check it out”

They started after the new suspect and noticed the silhouette stop and turn around. Dazai and Chuuya stopped in unison and watched. The individual started walking again but with haste.

Dazai looked to Chuuya and the shorter man nodded in agreement. They began to run after the figure who was starting to disappear into the darkness.

As the two men got closer Chuuya shouted out “Hey! Wait! We just want talk to you!”

When they were almost upon them they saw the suspicious person was using a cane to walk. The stranger finally stopped and turned around, being almost in the middle of the large field. “What do you want?” They had a low male voice.

Dazai and Chuuya stopped a short distance from them and caught their breath. A single solitary cloud that had up 'til now been blanketing the moon, moved. The moonlight beamed down illuminating the suspicious man.

Chuuya instantly recognized him. The thick beard, the dark eyes, the short swept over hair.

“It's that pervert who was watching us at the cafe!” Chuuya accused.

“I beg your pardon!” the man boomed “How dare you insult me like that!”

Dazai put his hand on Chuuya's shoulder trying to calm him. “Who are you? Why are you out here?”

“I was just enjoying a leisurely stroll as I do every night” the stranger began “And then you lunatics began chasing me!”

“Likely story!” Chuuya spat “Why were you watching us today?!”

“Is it a crime to enjoy a cup of coffee?” the irritated man walked closer toward them “I should be more offended by you two! Carrying on in that unholy manner!”

Dazai looked confused “Unholy?”

The man huffed angrily “It is sinful for two men to act as you do!”

“I'll show you sinful, you son of a bitch!” Chuuya growled

Dazai grabbed hold of Chuuya as he tried to lunge at the man. “Chuuya, don't”

“Hey Charlie boy, you're late” Another figure walked out of the shadows behind the stranger. “Are these gentlemen bothering you?”

Dazai instantly recognised him as the man from the photo. The same one he had met on the bridge.

It took Chuuya a few more moments to recognise him “William! We need to have words with you” He pointed an accusing finger toward him.

“I think not!” Charles began, reaching into his waistcoat and pulling out a gold pocket watch.

Upon seeing the object, William backed up fearfully. “Charlie, don't start messing with that thing again!”

Charles held the watch out in front of him. The watched glowed with a red light as the hands on the face began to turn backwards.

Squinting against the darkness Chuuya watched a shape appear. As it got closer he began to make out some features. It was tall, had long hair and pale skin.

Charles and William turned and ran into the darkness while Dazai and Chuuya stood fixated on the new threat.

Chuuya's eyes widened in surprise “You have gotta be kidding me!”

Lovecraft hauled himself towards the two men. Tentacles protruded from the Great Old One's body instead of arms. Mouth agape, dark holes where eyes should have been.

“Well this is an interesting turn of events” Dazai almost smirked at the absurdity of their situation.

“Now what do we do?” Chuuya asked looking to Dazai for answers “I don't suppose you have another explosive for him?

“Afraid not” Dazai grimaced “I guess we just...”

A long tentacle lurched from Lovecraft and hit Dazai, sending him sprawling across the field.

“Dazai!” Chuuya sped towards his partner “Are you ok?”

Dazai got to his feet, pain showing on his face “I'm fine” As the words left his mouth he was hit again and launched into the air. He fell in a heap on the ground.

“Shit!” Chuuya sprinted to Dazai, trying to shield his body with his own. “Dazai get up!”

Dazai groaned “I think he broke something”

Lovecraft's body grew and contorted into a grotesque tower of tentacles, a pair of wings at it's peak. Glowing eyes focused intently on the couple.

“What do I do?!” Chuuya was in a panic. He hated seeing Dazai suffering.

“You know what to do. But I may not be able to get to you in time” Dazai winced again

Chuuya's face hardened “You will...I trust you”

Standing up with renewed vigour Chuuya turned towards Lovecraft. He began to remove his black gloves.

“Granters of dark disgrace....” Chuuya looked back at Dazai's broken body, for possibly the last time. He dropped his gloves to the ground “You need not wake me again”

As the last word left his lips, Chuuya began to feel a burning heat on his skin. The dark red lines of corruption snaked around his arms and painted glyphs on his face. His eyes lost all colour, now pure white husks. Inside his own mind Chuuya lost consciousness, controlled only by the force of Arahabaki.

Chuuya leapt into the air screaming and flew at the tentacled beast, passing straight through it. The hole that was made was instantly reformed.

He rose high into the air, arms raised. Huge red orbs formed around his hands. Howling, he hurled the balls of corrupted gravitons towards the giant green mass. Large area's of the abomination disintegrated, only to be restored again.

Dazai watched in despair seeing Chuuya begin to bleed from his nose. He tried to rise to his feet but his legs were too weak. Grunting he tried again, only to fall on his face.

Lovecraft, noticing the injured man trying to move, discharged another appendage towards him.

Chuuya launched himself towards it and caught it full force in the chest, preventing Dazai from getting hit. He fell to the ground, blood spurting from his gaping mouth.

Dazai stared in disbelief. “He's still in there”

“Chuuya!” Dazai pulled himself towards his fallen companion. “Chuuya! Hit it from inside!”

Chuuya dragged himself up and cackled maniacally. He thrust his hands into the ground causing it to split, his body crackling in violent violet energy. As he flew again into the night sky he roared and dashed into Lovecraft's body.

Dazai watched and waited, hoping for him to reappear. His heart was engulfed by grief as nothing happened, Chuuya was gone.

Tears welled in his eyes and began to roll down his cheeks, as he was overcome with the agonising realisation that he would never see Chuuya again. He tried to scream but nothing came out.

Blurry eyed he stared at Lovecraft's writhing form. He thought he saw a dim light but dismissed it as madness finally taking hold of him.

Beacons of crimson energy began to pierce from the spot where Chuuya had disappeared. The colour shifting to white and becoming stronger, reaching out into the heavens.

Dazai watched as a giant ball of blinding white light began to surround the creature that had stolen away his love. A single word burst from inside the tentacled monstrosity.

“DAAAAZAAAAAAIII!”

Chuuya erupted in a blaze of energy, causing the monster to explode and dissolve into atoms. The particles floated on the wind and were gone.

Dazai watched in distress as Chuuya's body fell a short distance from him, and lay lifeless on the ground.

“CHUUYA!” Dazai screamed and heaved himself along the ground. Summoning every ounce of strength left in his body he pulled himself towards his beloved. Straining to reach out he finally touched Chuuya's face. He watched and waited. Nothing.

Pulling Chuuya close to him, he held him in his arms. “Chuuya! Chuuya! Please wake up!” Dazai pleaded shaking him desperately

Chuuya's face was covered in blood, his long red hair sticking to his face. The corruption was gone but he wasn't breathing. His face was still and full of peace.

Dazai rested his head on Chuuya's chest and wailed. He rocked back and forth at the overwhelming torture of loosing him.

A weak voice spoke out softly “Stop being such a crybaby”

Dazai almost dropped Chuuya's limp body in surprise.

Chuuya groaned and weakly sat up, letting out a hacking cough that rattled in his chest. “Please don't ask me to do that again”

Dazai wiped his eyes and sniffed hard “I thought I'd lost you”

Chuuya wiped his face and chuckled weakly “It'll take more than some overgrown octopus to kill me” He pulled Dazai to him and kissed him passionately.

Dazai's body hurt so much it was hard to breathe, but he didn't care. Chuuya had survived and he wasn't going to leave his kiss because of pain.

They hungrily devoured each others lips and clung together.

The couple were so absorbed in each other they didn't notice Kouyou appear out of the darkness.

She coughed loudly trying to interrupt the lustful couple. They didn't notice. She cleared her throat loudly “Excuse me gentlemen”

The pair stopped kissing and Chuuya looked up to see Kouyou standing beside them, accompanied by eight of the Port Mafia guards.

He released Dazai and tried to get to his feet, but stumbled. Kouyou caught him and held him steady.

“Easy Chuuya” she smiled and lifted him up. “We're getting you out of here”

He looked over to Dazai and reached out a hand.

“It's ok” She reassured him “We're not leaving him behind”

A black van owned by the Port Mafia pulled up and two of the guards lifted Dazai to his feet and helped him into the back. Kouyou, assisted by another guard, walked Chuuya to the van and lifted him up and rested him beside Dazai.

The doors were closed and the vehicle began to move. Dazai sat propped up against the inside while Chuuya lay across his legs, head on his lap.

Dazai gently stroked Chuuya's face as the smaller man fell asleep.

The van rocked as they were taken to the Port Mafia headquarters.

With a loud scrape the doors opened, revealing stretchers and medical staff waiting for the two injured men.

Their bodies were carefully taken from the back of the vehicle and placed onto the stretchers, and pushed hastily into the building.

Chuuya was still passed out but Dazai watched him as he rocked around on the stretcher.

They were taken to a larger elevator in the lobby and loaded inside. While beside Chuuya, Dazai reached out to touch his hand. Once the elevator doors opened they were wheeled out, Dazai's hand snatched away from his lover.

The dimly lit corridor was abuzz as various medical staff gathered equipment.

Dazai squinted as the lights on the ceiling hurt his eyes.

He saw Chuuya disappear into a room and was pushed further down the corridor.

“Chuuya...” he whispered softly

“Chuuya will be fine” The friendly porter looked down to him and smiled “Don't worry about your friend”

“He's not...friend” Dazai weakly groaned

Dazai's stretcher was wheeled into another room and he was lifted onto a clean bed already waiting for him. Nurses and doctors ran into the room carry bags of various liquids and medical equipment.

Dazai felt needles prick his skin and watched as the staff rigged up different medicines to be administered to his body. Machines beeped as they were switched on. He felt his shirt being opened and pads placed on his chest. Everything began to look hazy and then blackness enveloped him.

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Dazai felt the sun warming his face as he woke up in the Port Mafia Medical Facility.

He sat propped up in bed, pillows behind his head. A thin blanket covered most of his body to keep him comfortably warm.

Looking around he saw a tube snaking down from a hook and finishing at his hand. A machine beside his bed made little beeps as it monitored him. He was wearing a white hospital gown and could feel he had underwear on.

A nurse entered carrying a clipboard. Her long brown hair was tied at the back and she wore the usual medical scrubs. Noticing her patient was awake she smiled gently “Hi, how are you feeling?”

Dazai groaned and tried to move. “Like I was hit by a speeding truck”

The nurse gave a friendly chuckle. “Well Mr...” she looked again at his notes “Dazai. You very well could have been from your injuries. Four broken ribs, a small fracture to your skull and extensive internal bruising. Thankfully there was no bleeding so you should be fine”

“Where's Chuuya?” Dazai groaned, eyes pleading as he looked to the nurse.

“Oh the man you came in with? He's in the other room in a coma” She moved around Dazai's bed and checked the machine monitoring him.

Dazai panicked and tried to get out of bed. He was gently pushed back.

“Medically induced” she reassured him. “Technically his body was healthy, just exhausted. He needs time to rest so the doctor thought it was best”

Dazai gave a relieved sigh and then winced feeling the pain in his ribs. “Can I see him?”

Hooking up another bag of fluids the nurse set the medicine to flow into his hand. “Not yet. You need to stay here while you heal. I'm sure he will see you when he wakes up”

Picking up her clipboard from the bed, the nurse wrote something down and walked out of the room.

Dazai turned his head to look out of the window. It was early morning and the sun shone brightly over the city.

There was a knock and a familiar face poked into the room. “Hey, Dazai. I heard you were awake? Is it ok if I come in?”

Dazai turned to see the visitor and his face lit up into a huge smile. “Atsushi! It's good to see you. Come in”

The young man smiled and walked in. He was still young, recently turning twenty, and had short light grey hair with a black streak. His hair was still uneven, a longer lock on one side. He had been bullied extensively in the orphanage he was from, the strange haircut being the result.

Dazai had always liked his eyes. They were purple at the top and yellow at the bottom, a sign of his segmental heterochromia caused by his ability that allowed him to turn into a golden eyed white tiger.

He was wearing a black shirt with a white tie and black slacks. Upon joining the Port Mafia over a year ago he had changed his clothes to fit in more.

Atsushi sat on the bed beside Dazai and raised his brow in concern. “How are you feeling? I heard you got pretty beat up”

“I've had worse days” Dazai smiled softly to his friend.

“So is it true then?” Atsushi started, clearly excited.

Dazai's mind flashed back to where he and Chuuya had been found, kissing on the ground after their ordeal. He was just about to answer when Atsushi interrupted.

“You fought Lovecraft again?!

Dazai sighed relieved, hoping that his secret would stay with Kouyou. “Yes. Some strange guy summoned him, I don't know how. It wasn't the real Lovecraft...more a memory of him”

“Wow” Atsushi eyes widened. “Crazy stuff.” He fidgeted uncomfortably with his hands and smiled at Dazai before looking away again.

Noticing this, Dazai became suspicious “Is something bothering you?”

“It's just...” Atsushi began, stalling trying to find the right words “There's kind of a rumour going around the Mafia....about you and Chuuya”

Dazai felt his face flush red. He really wasn't ready for Mori and the Mafia to know yet, and he knew Chuuya was going to be upset. But he cared fondly for Atsushi and didn't want to lie to him. “What are people saying?” he asked gently

Atsushi fidgeted a little more, not wanting to offend his long time friend if it wasn't true. “People are saying that...you and Chuuya....when they found you..” He swallowed in embarrassment “They said you were kissing”

“And does that bother you?” Dazai gave Atsushi a friendly smile and put his hand on his arm reassuringly.

“Well no” Atsushi began still feeling uncomfortable for asking such personal questions “I mean, if you like Chuuya that's ok.” He let out a small chuckle “I thought you guys hated each other but if you don't, well that's good too”

Dazai smiled to himself. He didn't know what he had done to deserve such a great friend but he was thankful for it. “I'm in a relationship with Chuuya...yes”

Atsushi beamed a smile, and it was full of so much affection for his friend that Dazai couldn't help but grin in return. “That's great! I mean...if he makes you happy then I'm happy for you”

“He does” Dazai grinned sheepishly “Very much so”

Satisfied, Atsushi raised from the bed. “Well I better get going, I still have to meet up with Akutagawa for our assignment today. I just wanted to come and see how you were doing”

Dazai smiled gently in appreciation. “How are things with you and Akutagawa these days?”

Atsushi heaved a sigh “He's a pain in the ass. But we work together well so it's fine. And at least he calls me by my name now, and not..” he mocked his partner's lower voice “weretiger”

Dazai's body shook painfully as he laughed at the impression. ”Well that's something I suppose” he grinned

Atsushi screwed his face slightly “Yeah I suppose” He gave a slight wave “Well I gotta go. I'll come and check on you another time if that's alright”

Dazai weakly waved back “Yeah, that would be nice. Thank you, Atsushi”

As Atsushi walked out of the room he almost bumped into Kouyou who was entering. He bowed, apologizing, and left.

Dazai rolled his eyes as he saw Kouyou “I wondered how long it would take for you to visit me” he grumbled

“Hello Dazai” she replied as she entered, her kimono flowing behind her. “How are you feeling?”

“I'll be fine” he sighed, physically irritated “Few broken ribs, some bruising, nothing serious”

She nodded in acknowledgement and stood near the foot of his bed. “You seem to be aggravated by my visit today. May I ask why?” Her face held no animosity but no care either.

Dazai let out an angry huff. “Why did you tell Mori about us?! Do you understand how upset Chuuya is going to be?!”

Kouyou was slightly taken aback by Dazai's anger. “I did no such thing” she replied calmly. “I have no idea where the rumours originated...” She looked upon Dazai unapologetically “But it was not from me”

Dazai could see from her expression that she was being sincere and felt guilty for accusing her so fiercely.

“Oh” he began to apologize “Well...I'm sorry. I just thought..”

Kouyou interrupted him, irritated “You thought I would do anything to hurt Chuuya?” She walked around the bed looking intently at Dazai “After you left he would come to me, telling me how you had abandoned him.” She shot Dazai a glare, still not forgiving him for hurting the young man who considered her a big sister.

Her glare softened as her eyes were filled with anguish. “I knew back then he had feelings for you.” She shifted her gaze to look out of the window. “The only thing that surprised me seeing you two kissing on the ground, was that you had actually returned his feelings”

Dazai felt ashamed of himself. His fear of being rejected had caused so much pain to the one person he cared about more than anything else, even his own life.

“How is Chuuya doing?” he asked meekly

Kouyou returned her gaze to look at the broken man sitting miserably in the bed. “He's stable. The doctors said if he had been in his corrupted form a few seconds longer he wouldn't be alive now” She gave Dazai a grateful smile “I should at least be thankful to you for that”

“When can I see him?” Dazai's pleading eyes made Kouyou feel pity for him, and she sighed.

“I'll go and find someone to take you to him” She gave a weak smile and walked out of the room, returning a few minutes later with a nurse pushing a wheelchair.

“He really shouldn't be out of bed in his condition” the young nurse protested.

Kouyou gave Dazai a soft smile seeing the man's face light up in excitement. “I'll take responsibility for him”

The nurse removed the pads, wires and tubes from Dazai's body and helped him gently in the seat. He winced in pain as he tried to make himself comfortable.

Pushing him slowly out of the room, the nurse wheeled him down the corridor and into another room.

Chuuya lay in the bed, his small frame making the bed look much bigger than it was. Machines beeped and buzzed, monitoring him. Various tubes were inserted into him, giving him the much needed fluids his recovering body needed.

Dazai forced back his tears seeing Chuuya's lifeless looking body. The only movement was his chest rising and falling.

The nurse left Dazai's wheelchair near the bed, but not close enough that Dazai could reach Chuuya. She walked out of the room muttering to herself.

Seeing the longing in Dazai's eyes, Kouyou pushed the chair closer allowing him to take Chuuya's hand.

“I'll be outside if you need anything” she spoke softly before leaving Dazai alone with his boyfriend.

Dazai sat in silence, staring lovingly at Chuuya who was breathing quietly. He was covered loosely with a blanket from the waist down. The beeping of the machine's hit Dazai with how close he had been to loosing him. Kouyou's word's rang in his head a few seconds longer

He moved Chuuya's hand to his lips and kissed it tenderly. “I'm sorry Chuuya...I should have done better. Tried harder.”

He saw Chuuya stir in his sleep and smiled to himself. He gently stroked Chuuya's face. “You sleep, you've earned it. You saved us both, like you always do”

Chuuya stirred again and opened his eyes, seeing Dazai sat beside him. “Dazai?”

Dazai sat up in panic and looked around the room, expecting someone to rush in at any minute. “Chuuya? You're supposed to be in a medical coma...how are you awake?”

Chuuya groaned and sat up. “I don't know...I felt you” Noticing Dazai holding his hand he smiled and squeezed it. “I guess I just knew you were here”

Hearing the conversation, another nurse entered the room and rushed over to Chuuya. “Sir, you are not supposed to be awake now. Please lie down while I give you..”

“Get off me” Chuuya weakly pushed her away. “I've slept long enough”

He pulled the pads from his chest causing the machines to let out shrill sounds. More medical staff entered the room trying to keep Chuuya in his bed.

Dazai lost his grip on Chuuya's hand as the smaller man began to fight off the nurses. He tried to get out of his chair again but the pain drained him too much to stand.

“Get off me!” Chuuya barked, frantically trying to get away from the hands that were trying to hold him down. The blanket covering him wrapped around his legs making it harder for him to escape.

Kouyou rushed into the room hearing the commotion. “Leave him!” she ordered. “Let him go!”

The hospital staff released their hold on Chuuya and hurried out of the room.

Chuuya smiled to Kouyou “Thanks Ane-san.”

He pushed the blanket from him, exposing his underwear, and rolled over to get out of bed. Leaving on the side opposite to where Dazai was still sat in the wheelchair, he began to walk around the bed. He stumbled slightly, causing Kouyou to rush forward to help. He held his hand out to stop her “I'm good, let me do it”.

Chuuya moved around the bed towards Dazai, determination on his face. Finally reaching him he wrapped his arms around him.

Dazai enveloped Chuuya's smaller frame and with his own embrace and grimaced in pain as he held him close.

Kouyou's expression softened into a smile. “I'll leave you two alone” she left the room and closed the door behind her.

The two men clung to each other, neither wanting to let go. Finally Chuuya released his partner and sat back on the bed, his shaky legs threatening to dump him on the floor.

He looked worriedly to Dazai sat in the wheelchair. “What happened to you? Are you ok?”

Dazai smiled weakly “Well I'm not going to be doing much dancing for a while”

Chuuya let out a stifled laugh “How bad is it?”

Dazai waved his hand nonchalantly “Few broken ribs, skull fracture, bruises...nothing serious” His concern was more for Chuuya than himself. “How are you doing?”

Chuuya heaved a heavy sigh “I'm exhausted. Nothing really hurts, not now, I just feel so tired”

Dazai gave him a wide grin “That's why you're still supposed to be sleeping”

“Tch” Chuuya huffed “I'll be fine” He reached out a hand to take Dazai's and smiled sweetly “I'd rather be here with you”

Dazai squeezed his hand tightly and pulled on it gently “Help me up”

Chuuya got to his feet and half pulled, half lifted Dazai to his feet. He supported his weight on his shoulder and helped him sit beside him on the bed.

Dazai smiled, admiring the gentle features of the other man. He had seen him many times over the years, but today he looked especially handsome.”You're so beautiful” he breathed

Chuuya was slightly taken aback “Beautiful?” His face flushed a deep shade of red and he looked down to his feet “I'm not some pretty girl” he murmured

Dazai placed his thumb and finger under Chuuya's chin and lifted his head to meet his loving gaze “You're beautiful to me” he said softly

Their eyes searched each others faces, taking in every detail. Their hearts beat thunderously in their chests, each yearning for the other.

Dazai finally broke the tension by leaning in closely and placing a soft kiss on Chuuya's quivering lips. The kiss was so gentle and full of love that Chuuya whimpered softly.

As Dazai released his lips, Chuuya's heart ached wanting more. He moved towards him and returned the kiss with more hunger. He kissed Dazai with a need he hadn't felt before. The burning, lustful kisses he'd always wanted before were replaced by a desire that radiated inside his whole body.

Dazai felt the same desire as he tasted Chuuya's tongue snaking around his mouth. He forgot his pain as his body craved for the man that was running his hands over him removing the hospital gown.

As the gown fell to the floor Dazai pulled Chuuya to him, feeling the man's soft warm skin against his own. Even though he was only in his underwear he felt like he was being smothered, so he stood up and removed them.

Seeing his partners throbbing shaft, Chuuya slid off his own underwear and lay down in the middle of the bed.

Dazai crawled onto the bed and positioned himself above Chuuya, giving him a reassuring smile.

Looking deeply into his eyes he asked Chuuya's permission, to which the other man nodded.

Placing his tip to Chuuya's opening he pushed gently, trying to enter him.

Chuuya grimaced slightly feeling the pressure, but tried to relax. He wrapped his legs around his lover, encouraging him to keep trying.

Slowly and gently Dazai continued to press his cock into Chuuya's hole, beginning to feel it penetrate. Going deeper with every push, feeling his partner enveloping him.

As he began to thrust harder Chuuya let out a low moan.“Are you ok?” Dazai asked gently

Chuuya bit his lip and nodded “Yeah...don't stop”

Dazai bent down and kissed him softly before driving himself in deeper.

Chuuya's breathing became heavier and he dug his fingers into his boyfriends back. The feeling of Dazai inside him was a euphoria he had never experienced before. Flooded with emotions, tears began to form in his eyes.

Seeing the tears Dazai became worried “Am I hurting you?”

Chuuya bit back the tears and shook his head. “No...keep going”

Plunging himself in harder and deeper, Dazai was rewarded with a mixture of moans and grunts from his partner. He began to lose himself and was no longer aware of anything other than the man he was trying so hard to please. Breathing heavily hurt his injured ribs, but he put it out of his mind, only thinking of the rapture he felt.

He ran his thumb over Chuuya's lips and felt it enter his mouth as the other man sucked it. Teeth biting occasionally at the intense pleasure.

Chuuya felt like a fire had been lit inside him, burning more intensely than when the corruption gripped him. The stimulation of his prostate was almost unbearable but he relished in it freely.

The two men were so enraptured in their love making they didn't notice a figure approach the door. Hearing the sexual moans coming from the room Kouyou peeked through the glass. Seeing the lovers in the throes of passion she quickly turned away embarrassed.

Walking down the corridor she placed a hand on a nurses arm and nodded towards the room. “Make sure nobody interrupts them” She then left, feeling slightly awkward but also happy for her friend.

Sweat glistened on Dazai's body as he continued to have sex with Chuuya. Scratch marks covered his back as the other man clawed voraciously at him.

Chuuya began to feel a pressure build up inside him. His legs began to tremble as he desperately tried to hold onto Dazai. It radiated through his core, causing all his muscles to tighten. He gripped onto his partner tighter as he began to feel the sweet release of his orgasm. He let out a howl that echoed around the room.

Feeling Chuuya's climax, Dazai felt the pressure in his cock intensify. He rammed himself harder and faster into his boyfriend, trying to find the same relief. He thrust hard before holding himself in place. His whole body shuddered as he felt himself ejaculating inside Chuuya, a loud groan escaping his lips.

Collapsing on Chuuya in a sweaty exhausted heap, Dazai's chest pounded as he tried to catch his breath.

Chuuya held Dazai to him, running his fingers through his hair as he soothed him. The heat of their bodies combined into an aura that blanketed them in a feeling of safety.

“I love you, Dazai”

Chuuya's voice was quiet but it pierced Dazai's ear like an icepick. He lay completely still, thoughts racing through his mind. He could say it too, wanted to so badly. Images of his past flashed in his head. All the things he had ever cared about, everything he had lost.

He had swore to himself never to love anything again, never to care. Too afraid it would be ripped away.

Maybe Chuuya would be different. Maybe he could dare to love, to be loved. Tell him that he loved him and it wouldn't end in heartbreak.

He looked at Chuuya to see him watching him expectantly.

“Chuuya. I...” The words caught in his throat, too frightened to leave. Coughing he tried again. “I...” Yet again he fumbled.

“What is it?” Chuuya asked softly

Sitting up to look deep into Chuuya's eyes he blurted out “I need to go to the bathroom!”

Dazai got up off the bed, the pain in his ribs hitting sharply making him gasp. He ran to the bathroom that was across from the bed, noisily banging the door behind him.

He sat down on the toilet and stared for a moment at the door. Then buried his face in his hands and began sobbing. His heart ached as his shoulders shook, tears streaming down his face. He wanted to scream out in despair but could only cry. All the emotions that he had held in for so long, buried deep in the pit of his stomach, came flooding out.

All the anguish and misery he had suffered through his short life poured out of his eyes and fell to the bathroom floor.

A knock at the door pulled him from his depression.

“Dazai? Are you ok in there?” Chuuya's voice was filled with concern.

Dazai sniffed sharply and wiped his eyes. “Yeah...I'm ok”

“Are you sure?” Chuuya began “You sound like you're crying”

“I'm not” Dazai lied “I just...my ribs hurt. I'll be out in a minute”

Dazai relieved himself, flushed and washed his hands. While looking in the mirror he saw red puffy eyes. Taking a few deeps breaths to calm himself, he opened the door and walked out of the bathroom.

Chuuya was laid in bed with the blanket over him. He tapped on the bed beckoning to get in.

Dazai smiled weakly and got in bed with him. He snuggled up close and put his head on the smaller man's muscular chest.

Chuuya gently stroked his hair “You sure you're ok?”

Dazai nodded and buried his head deeper into his chest.

“You...don't have to say it if you cant” Chuuya's voice was tender and caring, but also trying to hide the sadness he felt.

Dazai put his arm round his boyfriend and pulled him closer. He sniffed, trying again not to cry. “I want to” he said miserably.

“I know you do” Chuuya comforted.

They lay together enjoying the feeling of the other's body on their own. Feeling totally spent, the warmth eventually sending each man into restful sleep.

Emerald eyes watched them from outside the room. Her leather pants creaked as she shifted on her heels. A sinister grin spread across her face as she plotted what was to come.

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Bar Lupin was Dazai's favourite place to have a drink. He'd been there many time's before, even in his younger days.

He sat at the bar with his liquor of choice, whiskey on the rocks. He always admired how the bartender would make the large ball of ice that sat in his glass.

The familiar calico cat wandered the bar. “Sensei” Dazai grinned and raised his glass to it before taking a sip.

He heard the door open and turned to see Atsushi enter, looking lost.

“Atsushi!” Dazai shouted while tapping the stool beside him.

Seeing Dazai, Atsushi grinned and came to sit down. “Hey Dazai. This place seems nice”

“Barkeep! A drink for my friend!” Dazai exclaimed to the bartender. A moment later a glass of whiskey was placed in front of Atsushi.

Atsushi eyed the drink and sniffed it, recoiling at the strong smell of alcohol.

“Drink up!” Dazai exclaimed and finished his glass. “Another one please barkeep!”

The bartender continued to clean the glass he was holding “I think you've already had one too many”

“Nonsense!” Dazai grinned stupidly “Hit me again!”

The bartender reluctantly served Dazai another whiskey.

Atsushi picked up his glass and took a small sip, pulling a face. “Wow..how do you drink this stuff?” Seeing Dazai so giddy he frowned slightly “How many have you already had?”

Dazai waved his hand dismissively at the young man. “Not enough! I can still see one of you”

Atsushi tried his drink again and coughed. “It's burns” he grimaced.

Dazai chuckled at him playfully “That's how you know it's good!” He downed the new beverage and slammed the glass on the counter. “Another!”

“I think you've had enough” replied the bartender, never looking up from cleaning.

Dazai frowned, then his eyes lit up. “Then give me one bleach based cocktail!”

“We're all out”

Dazai grumbled then turned to Atsushi. “So how's life? Good? Good!”

Atsushi look at Dazai with a confused expression “Are you ok Dazai?”

“Never better!” Dazai poked at the ice still sat in his empty glass.

Frowning, Atsushi dared to pry deeper. “Is everything alright between you and Chuuya?”

Realising he wasn't fooling his close friend, Dazai sighed heavily. “Yes and no”

Atsushi eyed the drunken man in pity “Did you guys break up?”

“What?” Dazai looked surprised “No, no...nothing like that. Chuuya and I are very much in love” His face turned from one of joy to misery “I just...cant tell him that I love him”

“Oh” Atsushi looked down sadly at his drink “Why not?”

“It's complicated” Dazai began “I'm...afraid”

Atsushi took another sip of his drink and smacked his lips. “Why? Do you think Chuuya doesn't love you?”

Dazai looked sullen as he flicked a finger on his glass. “No he does, he even told me”

Atsushi had more of his drink and coughed again “So what's the problem?”

Dazai rubbed his face with his hand, thinking of a way to explain his feelings. “Do you remember life at the orphanage?”

Atsushi recoiled, remembering the suffering he had experienced there. “Yes, it would be hard to forget” He took a large mouthful from his glass and swallowed it down hard.

“Well imagine losing everything you have, and going back there” Dazai felt guilty as he saw the pained look in his friends eyes

“So you came from an orphanage too?” Atsushi replied miserably

Dazai put his face in his hands in frustration “No, no. I just mean...” He sighed again trying to make the young man understand. “How would you feel if you had something great, something amazing, and it was taken from you?”

“So you think if you tell Chuuya that you love him he will leave you?” Atsushi was trying to piece this strange conversation together, but the alcohol definitely wasn't helping.

“Yes! No! I don't know!” Dazai wrestled with his emotions “I'm terrified to tell Chuuya how I really feel...because anything I never want to lose, is always lost. This is how it's always been for me”

Hanging his head, looking completely defeated Dazai continued “Everything worth wanting is lost the moment I obtain it”

Atsushi looked to Dazai with so much sorrow. “I'm so sorry Dazai”

Frowning, lost in thought, the young man contemplated a proposal. “If you really love Chuuya isn't it worth the risk?” He shrugged to himself “I know I would rather take the chance and be happy than live my life full of regrets.”

He placed a comforting hand on Dazai's shoulder and gave a gentle smile “I read something in a book once. It said, I've never regretted anything I've done. I only ever regretted the things I didn't do”

“I have regretted things” Dazai sulked “The main one being I didn't tell Chuuya I cared for him before now”

“Then tell him!” Atsushi blurted it out louder than he meant to. “I mean, if you want to then why not? Take the risk”

Dazai smiled softly and ruffled the young man's hair. “You're a great friend Atsushi. Thank you”

Seeing his friend cheer up Atsushi grinned and finished his drink. Coughing and sputtering, his eyes streamed tears. “I think I'll stick to milkshakes next time”

Chuuya sat in his office, rocking in his chair. A bottle of expensive red wine sat in a cooler, two glasses beside it. He was anxious but also excited to spend time with his big sister.

A knock at the door signalled her arrival.

“Come in!” Chuuya yelled. He watched as Kouyou walked in the room and sat at the chair opposite. She smiled happily, the corners of her eyes upturning.

“Hello Chuuya” she beamed. “It's nice to finally spend time with you. The last few weeks have been very busy”

Chuuya took the bottle from the cooler, opening it and pouring into the glasses. He handed one to her and took a sip of his own.

“Things have been kinda crazy round here lately” he sighed.

“So” Kouyou took a sip of her wine “Was there something you wanted to talk about?”

Chuuya felt his cheeks burning. “Dazai”

Kouyou's face showed irritation. “Has he hurt you again? What has he done this time?”

Chuuya held his hand out and waved it dismissively “No, no. Nothing like that. Nothing bad”

Her features softened “Ok...good! So what's bothering you?” She took another sip of the wine, Chuuya always brought something nice to their little get togethers.

Chuuya fidgeted in his seat and looked awkwardly at her. “I told Dazai I love him”

“And?”

“He couldn't say it back” Chuuya's face changed from his usual pleasant demeanour when he was with her, to sadness that made her heart ache for him.

“Oh Chuuya” Her eyes were full of sympathy. “You should know what he's like by now”

“I know!” Chuuya was more angry with himself than her. “But I thought, maybe, he would change”

“Chuuya. Dear sweet Chuuya” She reached out to his hand that was resting on the desk and placed her hand onto it, trying to comfort him “Love someone for who they are, not who you want them to be”

Chuuya looked down trying to avoid her gaze “I do love him for who he is”

“Then accept his flaws” She gently squeezed his hand “He has always had problems expressing his feelings” She sat back in her seat “That young man has had more trauma in his life than most his age. And that's just what we know...who knows what he went through before he came to Mori”

“He's never told me” Chuuya continued to avoid her face. It was true that they still didn't know much about Dazai's past.

“And he may never. Just give him time. If he wants to tell you, he will”

“But I want...” Chuuya began, his eyes beginning to fill with tears

“No!” she interrupted him sharply. Seeing Chuuya physically jump she spoke softer “It's not just about what you want”

She saw a single tear roll down his face.

“Chuuya dear, please do not torture yourself”

“I just want him to say it back” he pleaded

“And I'm sure he will. But don't try to force him” She frowned sadly “Or you may push him away”

Chuuya sniffed hard and wiped his tears away. “I can wait” he said meekly

“I know its hard Chuuya” Every time she saw Chuuya cry, which wasn't very often, she just wanted to hug him “Just be patient”

Chuuya downed his drink and poured another.

“And don't drown your sorrows in this wonderful wine” she smiled. She finished her glass and held it out for a refill. Chuuya obliged and put the bottle back in the cooler. “Besides, Mori wants to see you later”

“Oh? What for?” he asked curiously

“Something to do with the new girl I believe” She shrugged “I barely know her”

Chuuya's phone began to ring, it was Mori. Pressing the flashing button he answered “Yes boss?”

Mori's slightly sinister voiced sounded through the speaker “Chuuya. I would like to see you in my office”

Kouyou smiled to herself “Speak of the devil...” She put the glass on the desk and stood up. “Thank you for the wonderful drink Chuuya, and for coming to me.” She walked towards the door, looked back and smiled gently “Think on what I said, be patient”

Chuuya nodded and Kouyou left and closed the door. He really didn't feel like speaking to Mori right now. But when Mori called, you answered.

Taking one last sip of his drink he put it down on his desk and sighed. Well lets see what he wants this time he thought to himself.

As Chuuya entered Mori's office, Dazai was already stood near one of the big windows. He turned and smiled and Chuuya's heart melted seeing his boyfriend. He was wearing the suit he'd bought for him and he looked so smart, so handsome.

There was a new person here today, a woman. She was tall and slim, wearing a black leather bustier and matching pants. Her black heels probably added another three inches to her figure. She had long black hair that she tied in a bun and emerald green eyes. She was wearing a little too much makeup for Chuuya's liking.

“Chuuya, thank you for joining us” Mori smiled from his place near the new woman. “I would like you to meet Erika”

Erika looked to Chuuya and gave him a cheeky wink. Chuuya's eyes widened in disbelief. Was this woman trying to flirt with him?

“She hasn't been with us long “ Mori continued, “but I think her skills will be a valuable asset to the organization”

“And how is that?” Chuuya asked irritated. He already didn't like this suspicious woman.

Erika walked towards him and he could smell her strong perfume as she got closer. She poked him on the nose and grinned “I'm very good at extracting information from the opposite sex”

Chuuya looked to Dazai who was trying to stifle a giggle at the woman making advances at him. He felt embarrassed and aggravated. He scowled angrily at her as she gave him a sultry expression and puckered her lips.

“She will be working with Dazai” Mori began, looking at Chuuya with a smirk

“What?!” Chuuya was furious “But why? Dazai is my partner!”

Dazai looked at Chuuya in surprise, he was just as shocked by this revelation

Walking over to Dazai, Erika ruffled his hair and grinned seductively at him. Dazai chuckled and beamed a smile at her.

Chuuya's blood began to boil as jealous rage filled him. How dare she touch his man!

“Come now” Mori began, walking towards Chuuya. “I know how much you hate working with Dazai, you have made it quite clear many times. I thought you may enjoy a change” His smirk growing wider, Chuuya realised he had heard the rumours too.

Chuuya clenched his fists and tried to calm himself “Well maybe I changed my mind. And you were the one who said we were a good team and should work together again”

“Don't worry Chuuya” Erika gave another seductive look towards him “I'll look after him”

Chuuya would have loved nothing more than to strangle the last breath from this siren, but he knew Mori would not stand for it.

“The decision had been made” Mori said sternly “They will be going to the docks tonight to secure a shipment of weapons. Something simple to ease her in” Mori chuckled slightly at his own innuendo.

Chuuya looked pleadingly towards Dazai who simply shrugged.

Mori waved a hand dismissively “You may go”

As they all left the office Chuuya pulled Dazai to one side while Erika continued to the elevator.

“I don't trust her, Dazai” Chuuya panicked “I don't trust her at all”

Dazai smiled gently “I'm sure it will be fine Chuuya, its just a weapons shipment”

“I'm not talking about the job!” he tried to whisper, but in his rage it came out louder than he meant. “I mean her...trying to hit on you!”

Dazai giggled amused by Chuuya's jealousy “Don't worry, I only have eyes for you” He gave him a reassuring wink

Chuuya returned a feeble smile “Just be careful...please”

Dazai smiled and nodded, beginning to walk to the elevator. He stopped and returned to Chuuya, putting his hand in his pocket. He pulled out the red bolo tie that his boyfriend had bought on their shopping trip. “You left this in my bag”

Chuuya smiled and took it from him, putting it in his pocket. “Thanks”

Dazai grinned and walked to the elevator, standing beside the flirtatious woman.

Chuuya watched Erika press the button and then grab Dazai's arm as the doors closed.

He saw red and trudged off to his office. With no partner for tonight he was free to do as he wished, and there was a bottle of wine to be finished.

Chuuya had fallen asleep in his chair after finishing the bottle of wine. He was awoken by his phone ringing. Blurry eyed he looked at the display. It was Mori.

He sat up in his seat and yawned “Yes boss?”

“Chuuya. I hope I wasn't interrupting you” Mori's voice sounded slightly smug.

“No,no. I was just taking a nap” Chuuya wiped his eyes and looked at the time, it was four am. He'd been asleep for a good five hours.

“Could you come to my office. I wanted to discuss something with you”

“I'll be right there, I'm still in the building” Chuuya replied sleepily

“Yes, I know” Mori hung up and Chuuya yawned again.

He got up from his seat and left the room. It was a short walk to Mori's office. Entering he saw Mori sat at his desk, a chair opposite him. Elise was in the middle of the floor drawing pictures with crayons.

“Please have a seat” Mori gestured to the sleepy red head

Chuuya sat in the chair and rubbed his eyes, yawning for a third time.

“It has come to my attention that you are having sexual relations with Dazai” he began, looking sternly at Chuuya.

Chuuya almost choked on his own spit. “What?! Who told....where...no. No I am not”

Mori smirked. “Have I not known you for many years Chuuya? You can not lie to me”

“But Mori...” Chuuya began, desperately trying to think of what to say while his head raced and his brain hurt.

“Do not be alarmed” Mori sat back in his chair, his fingers interlocked. “It is not against organization rules to fraternize with colleagues”

“So...what is the problem then?” Chuuya looked at Mori puzzled.

“Well...” the Mafia leader sighed “It puts me in an awkward position. We do not allow couples to work together. It causes unnecessary complications”

“So that's why you gave Dazai the new partner?” Chuuya was very upset with Mori, so much so that he wanted to punch his stupid skinny face.

“Indeed” Mori got up and stood near Elise, watching her draw “We can not have a repeat of the display that happened after your fight with Lovecraft”

So it was one of those bastard guards! Chuuya thought angrily to himself

“I hope you will understand” Mori gently pet Elise on the head as she showed him her drawing.

“Sure” Chuuya bit his tongue, really wanting to argue and rant “Is there anything else Boss?”

Mori smiled “No, that was all. Thank you for coming”

As Chuuya walked across the room he looked at what Elise was drawing.

“Look Rintaro!” She exclaimed excitedly “They're kissing!”

Chuuya stared in complete horror as he looked at the picture. Roughly drawn were two people, one looking like Dazai and the other was Erika. There was also a black car.

It was common knowledge that Elise's drawing were prophetic.

Chuuya rushed down the corridor and into to the elevator, pressing the button to the parking garage in a panic. Tapping his legs he willed it to hurry.

He arrived just in time to see a black car parking a short distance away. Watching, he saw Dazai and Erika get out. Dazai stood near the back of the car with his back to Chuuya. He saw Erika approach him and her hands grasped the back of his head. Chuuya's heart shattered as he watched them kiss.

A satisfied smile crept across Mori's face, who was sat at his desk watching the security cameras on his laptop. This is going exactly to plan he deviously thought to himself.

“DAZAI! YOU BASTARD!” Chuuya screamed in rage and despair. He ran back into the elevator, punching the keypad for the required floor.

As he reach the top and door opened, he stomped along the corridor to his office.

Turning the corner, he heard running and Dazai's voice shouting after him. “Chuuya! Chuuya wait!”

Slamming the door, Chuuya dropped in his seat fuming.

Dazai ran in, out of breath. “Chuuya...i didn't kiss her! She kissed me! I swear it!”

“GET OUT!” Chuuya roared in fury, the heat of a thousand burning sun's threatening to consume him

“Chuuya, please listen to me!” Dazai was distraught, desperately trying to profess his innocence. “She tried to use her seduction ability on me but it didn't work!”

“Because of your nullification! I know the routine!” Chuuya slammed his fist on his desk causing it to splinter and his laptop computer to rattle.

“Because I don't want to be with her!” Dazai tried to rationalize with his angry partner, who had a crimson glow surrounding him “Check the camera's!”

Still seething, Chuuya banged on the keys to his laptop, bringing up the security camera footage for the last five minutes. He watched intently as he saw the black car enter, park up and the passengers exit. He glared, his eyes threatening to burn a hole in the screen, as he watched Erika move to Dazai and kiss him.

His rage began to dissolve as he saw Dazai push the woman away and run to the elevator.

“See...” Dazai bent over, hands on his thighs, breathing heavily “It wasn't me”

Chuuya sat back in his chair, his emotions still reeling, and closed his eyes. His own self doubt had caused him to react badly, as his trust in Dazai had been shaken. He had known what to expect from seeing Elise's drawing, but had hoped it was would prove false.

Leaning forward he banged his elbows on his desk, burying his face in his hands. He tried to calm his breathing and sighed “I'm such an idiot”

Dazai put his hands on his hips and leant backwards stretching “You're not an idiot. It's ok”

Putting his hands down, Chuuya looked up at Dazai, his eyes filled with regret “I'm sorry Dazai. I was already upset with that bitch...and then Mori, and then I saw you kissing her” He felt so overwhelmed with remorse “I just...i thought”

He got up from his chair and went to Dazai, who already had his arms stretched out to meet him. As they held each other Dazai let out a small chuckle “It's actually kinda sexy”

Chuuya raised a brow, perplexed by his reaction “You think me being pissed is sexy?”

Dazai gave a cheeky grin “You were jealous because of of me. And you were so feisty!” He grabbed at Chuuya's ass making the smaller man laugh and push away “That's hot”

Chuuya stood for a second in thought, then grabbed Dazai's hand and pulled him out of the room “We're going back to my place”

He dragged him, still grinning, to the elevator and took him to the underground garage.

Getting in Chuuya's red sports car they quickly arrived at Chuuya's apartment.

After removing his shoes, coat and hat Chuuya pointed at his bedroom. Dazai quickly took his shoes off and rushed to the bedroom, excited for whatever Chuuya had planned.

Upon entering the bedroom Chuuya closed the door and turned the lock, trapping Dazai inside with him.

Dazai looked suspiciously at Chuuya, eyebrow raised. “Chuuya... what are you thinking?”

“Take your clothes off” Chuuya demanded “Now...”

Dazai's face lit up in realisation. This was going to be fun.

He quickly undressed and stood in front of Chuuya completely naked, the beginning of an erection due to the anticipation of what was to come.

Chuuya began to undress, purposefully going slow.

Every button was torture for Dazai, who desperately wanted to see Chuuya naked. He reached out to touch him, only for his hand to be swatted away.

“Now, now” Chuuya gave a sultry smile “Patience”

Dazai got more aroused watching his lover stripping so seductively. He stood staring in awe as Chuuya finally removed his shirt, showing his torso.

He tried again to touch him, but was shoved forcefully on the bed.

Dazai's cock twitched eagerly, wanting to receive attention. Pre-ejaculate ran down the head, exposing his heightened sense of arousal.

Chuuya began to unbuckle himself and leisurely pulled down his zip, the bulge in his underwear poking through.

Dazai was so turned on he began to touch himself. Chuuya scowled and pulled his hand away “No touching, that belongs to me”

Dazai groaned in frustration, craving to be touched.

Seeing his reaction, Chuuya gave a devious smile, he was enjoying this.

Finally he let his pants and underwear fall, allowing Dazai to see his naked body.

“Get up” Chuuya ordered

Dazai eagerly got to his feet, reaching out for him.

Chuuya grabbed him forcefully and spun him around, shoving him face first onto the bed. He grabbed his legs and pulled him back so he was at the bottom of the bed, bent over with his feet on the floor.

“If you thought me being pissed off was fun” Chuuya gave a wicked grin “Then you're really going to enjoy this”

He slapped Dazai hard on the ass, leaving a hand print.

Dazai gasped and then caught his breath. The pain was delicious. He was slapped again on the other cheek and groaned out in pleasure.

“You've been very bad today” Chuuya spanked him twice more, rubbing the marks after each strike.

Dazai moaned after each slap, the stinging sensation was so stimulating.

Chuuya knelt down behind his lover, and pulled his cheeks apart.

Dazai's toe's curled as he felt Chuuya begin to lick his hole, massaging it with his tongue. He grasped at the blankets as Chuuya's tongue entered him.

Biting his lip hard he couldn't help himself from letting out a whispered “Fuck...”

Chuuya was getting so turned on tasting Dazai's ass. He licked and sucked on his rim feeling it squirm. The more vigorously he did it the louder Dazai moaned.

He smiled to himself. His boyfriend was normally more reserved and quiet, but tonight he was being very noisy. He gently pushed his thumb inside and felt him tremble.

“Say my name” Chuuya murmured sensually rubbing him inside

“Chuuya...” Dazai breathed hard, doing as he was told.

“Louder” Chuuya demanded as he thrust his thumb in harder and faster.

“Chuuya!” Dazai squeezed his eyes shut so he could concentrate more on the feeling.

Chuuya removed his thumb, Dazai groaning at the loss.

He walked to his bedside cabinet and took out a large bottle of lubricant.

Dazai noticed it was full and probably new. He grinned to himself Chuuya had been planning this.

Chuuya returned to his place behind Dazai. He squirted some of the lube on his hand and ran it over his hard throbbing shaft.

“You've been a very naughty boy”

To his surprise Dazai hummed in agreement “I have, please punish me”

Chuuya's heart pounded at Dazai being kinky. He squeezed his cock slightly to try and calm himself.

Lining himself up he pushed himself inside Dazai's ass. It was so tight but slid in easier due to the lube. He tried to stop himself from moaning but he couldn't help it. It felt so good as he began to thrust himself in. He was so pent up from his earlier anger, that he slammed into him.

Feeling Chuuya be so aggressive made Dazai's head spin. His partner had been mostly gentle up to this point, but now he felt the repressed emotions thumping against his prostate. Grasping harder onto the blanket he buried his face into it, stifling his loud groans.

Sweat rolled down Chuuya's face, as he pounded Dazai's hole. He was like a man possessed, unable to satisfy himself. Harder, faster, deeper. Gripping his partners hips tighter, he pummelled him with thrusts.

The room echoed with the sound of skin slapping on skin. Both men's breathing was heavy and panting.

Chuuya felt the pressure in his shaft begin to build up and quickly pulled out. “Lay on your back!” he barked at Dazai.

Dazai hesitated, confused.

“Now!” Chuuya squeezed his cock trying desperately not to shoot his load yet.

Dazai quickly got up and lay down as he had been ordered to.

Chuuya climbed on the bed and sat across his chest. Beginning to rub himself he used his other hand to open Dazai's mouth.

Seeing what Chuuya wanted, Dazai opened his mouth wider and pushed his tongue out.

Chuuya rubbed his cock frantically and leaned forward. He let out a guttural rumble as he ejaculated into lover's eager mouth.

Most of the semen went in Dazai's mouth but some went on his face. He leaned forward and tried to suck Chuuya clean.

Chuuya sat on Dazai's chest for a moment, trying to compose himself. Looking down he saw his boyfriend smiling up at him. He leant down and began to lick his own cum off his face, swallowing it.

“Damn, Chuuya” Dazai was in shock at what Chuuya had just done. “You are filthy”

Chuuya rolled off Dazai's chest and lay panting beside him “You bring out the worst in me” he grinned.

Dazai lay still, taking in what had just happened. His ass was throbbing and his face still felt sticky. He looked down at his cock that was still hard and twitching. “What about me?”

Chuuya laughed out loud “What about you?”

For a moment Dazai felt violated and used. Then he smiled to himself, that was the whole point.

“Finish yourself ” Chuuya smiled seductively and rubbed the inside of Dazai's leg “I want to see you cum for me”

Dazai grabbed his neglected shaft and began to pump it hard and fast. Chuuya leaned over and licked his nipple while rubbing the inside of his leg and balls.

Dazai felt vulnerable having someone watch him masturbate, but it excited him so much that after a few minutes he came all over his stomach and chest.

Chuuya moved to lick up as much as he could and held it in his mouth. He kissed Dazai sensually, letting him taste himself.

Dazai had never expected to taste his own cum when this all started. It made him feel so perverse, and he liked it.

They lay still for a moment, taking in what they had done.

Dazai pulled Chuuya close to him and wrapped his arms around him. He kissed him gently, his hormones making him feel relaxed.

Chuuya felt warm and safe in his boyfriend's arms. Resting his head on the taller man's chest, he listened to the calming sound of his heartbeat.

“That was amazing” Dazai smiled contently, while running his fingers through Chuuya's hair and softly massaging his scalp.

“Mmm Hmm” Chuuya hummed, feeling so tired and calm he was beginning to fall asleep.

The sun was already rising as the two men fell asleep together.

Chapter Text

Chuuya woke to the feeling of fingers gently stroking his ear. He was still laying across Dazai's chest where he had fallen asleep.

He stretched slightly and hummed in contentment. Looking up at Dazai he was greeted by a loving smile.

“Good Morning, Chuuya” Dazai continued to stroke the smaller man's ear. “Well..” he corrected himself “More like Good Afternoon”

Chuuya stretched again and snuggled closer to Dazai, feeling a slight chill in the air. “What time is it?”

“No idea” Dazai grinned “But we were out for a while, so I'm just guessing” Looking out the window he could see the sun high in the sky, shining its warm rays on the naked pair.

“I wish I could just stay here all day” Chuuya whined “But I have something I need to do today”

“And I really have to piss” Dazai chuckled to himself

“How long have you been awake?” Chuuya quizzed him

“A while. You looked so peaceful I didn't want to wake you” Dazai planted a kiss on his boyfriends head.

Chuuya groaned and sat up “You should have woken me”

Dazai slid down the bed and got up, walking hurriedly to the bathroom. “It's fine” he called out, as the sound of him peeing echoed in the other room. “I wasn't desperate or anything”

Chuuya rubbed his eyes and looked out the window. The busy city was going on with its business as it did every day. He sulked to himself as he thought of what he had planned.

Dazai walked back into the bedroom, grabbed his boxers from the floor, and pulled them on. He sat back on the bed beside Chuuya and leaned over to kiss his cheek. “What's wrong?”

Chuuya sighed and let out a yawn “Nothing. I need to see Mori today and talk to him about a few things”

“Oh?” Dazai raised his brow “Anything I should know about?”

Chuuya got up from the bed and stretched. “Nah. Just deal with this shit from yesterday” He scratched his ass and Dazai admired it with a slight grin. “I'm gonna take a shower, I wont be long”

Dazai smiled as Chuuya walked out of the room and closed the bathroom door behind him. He got up from the bed and walked to the kitchen. Making two cups of coffee, he took his to the couch and sat down. Turning on the TV he flicked to the news channel and watched while sipping his drink.

Hearing the bathroom door open he caught a glimpse of Chuuya's naked body, rubbing his hair with a towel, before disappearing into the bedroom.

A short while later Chuuya walked across to the kitchen, wearing grey sweat pants and a black t-shirt with some band logo on it. He came to sit beside Dazai and tasted his coffee, letting out a contented sigh. “Anything interesting?”

Finishing his coffee, Dazai placed the mug on the table in front of him. “More couple's suicides. Three more in fact”

Chuuya scowled. “Why do I have a feeling those two creeps we saw that night have something to do with this?”

Dazai nodded in agreement. “I think so too.”

He thought back to his time in the Agency, going to the warehouse with Kunikida and Ranpo. He felt a tug at his heart, if only things hadn't gone the way they had.

Finishing his coffee, Chuuya walked to the kitchen and placed the empty mug on the counter. “I'm going to head out for a few minutes. You're ok by yourself, yeah?”

Settling back on the couch, getting himself more comfortable, Dazai nodded. “Yup, I'm good”

Chuuya rushed over to him and kissed him a few times before going to the front door and pulling on a pair of blue sneakers. “I wont be long” He left the apartment with a quick “Love you”

Dazai grinned sheepishly. “I love you too, Chuuya” he whispered to himself

After a short while Chuuya returned carrying a white plastic bag. He went to the kitchen, grabbing plates and chopsticks, and came over to Dazai who was still sat watching TV.

“I got something for us to eat” Chuuya said, taking clear plastic containers and cardboard pots from the bag and placing them on the coffee table.

Opening the pots, he plopped rice out onto the plates.

Dazai sat up interested. “Ooh what did you get?”

Pulling the lid from one of the plastic containers Chuuya grinned. “Tenshinhan. I know you love crab so I thought it would be nice”

He carefully put the crab omelette on top of one of the plates of rice, pouring the sweet and sour sauce over it. He grabbed a pair of chopsticks and handed them and the plate to Dazai.

“Wow, this smells great” Dazai smiled, eagerly taking the offered food. He began to eat and hummed in approval. “This is delicious, thank you”

Chuuya finished plating his own food and sat with it on the couch beside Dazai. “I'm glad you like it”

Dazai leant over and kissed Chuuya on the cheek “You spoil me”

Chuuya giggled while putting food in his mouth. “There's a local place that does it. The lady in there in always really nice”

They ate their meal and Chuuya took the plates, putting them in the kitchen sink. He walked back to the bedroom and emerged shortly after wearing his Port Mafia outfit.

“I'm going to see Mori” He let out a small groan. “I don't want have to do this...but it's gonna eat away at me if I don't.”

Dazai looked at him slightly worried “Do you want me to come with you?”

Chuuya shook his head “No. I need to do this by myself”

Returning to Dazai he gently kissed him. The kiss became more passionate and he pulled himself away gasping. “Sorry, I cant. Not yet”

Walking to the front door he grabbed his hat and put it on. “Lock up if you go out. I'll see you soon” He opened the door and walked out, then poked his head back inside “And take a shower, you smell” Grinning he closed the door.

Dazai lifted his arm and sniffed. “I don't..” As the smell of body odour entered his nose he pulled his face away “I do smell”

He took a shower and looked in Chuuya's closet. Moving the hangers around he finally found a black t-shirt that would fit. He took a pair of blue shorts and pulled them on. A little snug but they would work.

Turning off the TV he left the apartment, locking the door behind him. He moved his way out of the apartment building and onto the busy street.

He had no plans, he was just going to take a walk. As he turned onto a street, a familiar head of golden hair caught his eye. The figure walked into a bar and Dazai followed in after them.

Inside the building, Kunikida sat at the bar, drinking sake. Dazai went to sit beside his old friend.

“Little early to be drinking” Dazai stated, watching the other man turn to look at him with surprise.

“Dazai?” Kunikida was wearing a crumpled black shirt and brown slacks. His slightly scruffy hair pulled back into a loose ponytail. He eyed Dazai curiously “What are you doing in here?”

Dazai smiled pitifully “I saw you come in. I just wanted to see how you were doing”

Kunikida huffed “Tch...I'm fine, and I don't need you interfering in my business” He downed his glass and poured more from the bottle beside him.

Dazai moved in his seat feeling awkward. “I didn't mean to upset you. I just thought...”

“Ha!” The other man was clearly irritated. “The famous Dazai thinking?!” He glared at him “Be careful, you may hurt yourself”

Dazai looked down sadly. He hadn't seen Kunikida since he had left the Agency, and he didn't want their reunion to be full of anger and resentment.

Seeing his old colleague looking hurt by his words, Kunikida softened slightly. “What do you want?”

Dazai perked up hearing Kunikida's tone change. “I was actually hoping you could help me.”

Kunikida raised a brow suspiciously “What kind of help?”

Dazai reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. Scrolling to the news page he held it out for the other man to see. “The couple suicides, they've started happening again.”

Kunikida took the phone and peered at it, moving his glasses up his nose trying to focus his eyes better. “I see. And how does this concern me?”

He handed the phone back and took another sip of his drink.

Dazai put the phone back in his pocket. “I think I have an idea who's behind them”

Kunikida poured himself another drink. “That's great. But I don't do that kind of work anymore”

“I can see that” Dazai knew he'd made a mistake as soon as the words left his mouth. He grimaced to himself seeing the flash of anger on Kunikida's face. “What I meant to say was, you could. You were always so great back at the Agency...”

“There is no Agency!” Kunikida snapped. His feelings of failure taunted him again.

“I know that” Dazai replied meekly. “But these people need us. The couple from the Mafia lost their lives and an unborn child”

“The Port Mafia?!” Kunikida was furious hearing this name again. He let out a mocking chuckle “Don't tell me you rejoined that bunch of degenerates”

Dazai sucked air through his teeth. He hadn't meant to let that slip. He composed himself and spoke calmly, as to not cause his old friend further annoyance. “That's not important. What is, is that people are killing themselves. And we need to stop it.”

Kunikida let out a bellowing laugh. “The suicidal maniac wants to stop other people from dying. That's rich coming from you”

Dazai sighed. It did sound stupid coming from him. He had been so hell bent on killing himself for as long as he could remember. But now that his life had changed for the better, dying was the last thing on his mind.

He sat up straight and gave Kunikida a stern but gentle stare. “People change. I've changed. I'm not the same depressed person I used to be, things are different now”

Kunikida drank from his glass again and looked to Dazai questioning. “So what changed?”

Dazai felt his cheeks flush and looked away. “I...met someone” He paused to correct himself “Well, I mean, I already knew them. I've known them for a long time”

Kunikida grinned to himself in understanding. “Chuuya”

Dazai looked back quickly in surprise “How did you know?”

Kunikida laughed as if he had just heard a great joke “Dazai, it was no secret that you held feelings for him”

“I never told anyone” Dazai argued “How could anyone know?”

Kunikida chuckled again “It was so obvious. The way you two argued so much. Like children in a playground pulling each others pigtails”

Dazai felt extremely embarrassed. To think that everyone in the Agency had been so aware of his affection for Chuuya, despite him trying so hard to hide it.

“Yeah...well” he began, feeling the burning on his face “It's not important. What is important is that people are dying Kunikida”

“And you don't think its suicide?” Kunikida turned to Dazai giving him his full attention.

“No, I don't” Dazai tapped his finger nervously on the bar “And I think I know who's responsible”

Looking toward Kunikida his eyes pleaded “And I need your help. Yours and Ranpo's”

“Ranpo?!” Kunikida was taken aback hearing the name again “He's been in a mental institute ever since Fukuzawa's murder”

Dazai nodded in acknowledgement “I know, but we're going to get him out”

Kunikida held his hands up “Wait, wait. What's this we? I never agreed to help”

Dazai grinned knowingly “But you will”

Kunikida let out a heavy sigh “Ok, Dazai. Tell me what you have in mind”

Chuuya had left the apartment content but nervous. Waking up with Dazai had made him so happy, and he had enjoyed their meal together. But now he had to focus on the task at hand.

Mori had tried to interfere in their relationship, possibly squandering it. It was unacceptable.

As he entered the underground garage on his motorcycle, he began to question himself. Wondered if what he was about to do would cause more problems for the pair.

Parking in his usual spot and removing the keys, he told himself it had to be done. That nobody was going to take his happiness away from him.

Tapping on his leg nervously as the elevator ascended, he got out and walked toward the guards outside Mori's office.

“I want to see the Boss” he said sternly, determination on his face.

One of the guards touched his in-ear mic and spoke to the man behind the large doors. He nodded and the doors opened.

“Chuuya!” Mori exclaimed cheerfully as the smaller man entered. “What can I do for you?” He rose from his desk and walked towards Chuuya, who was entering with long committed strides.

“I know what you're trying to do” Chuuya tried to keep his voice steady, controlling his anger had never been easy for him

Mori feigned ignorance “You must be more specific. I have no idea what you are referring to”

Seeing Mori try to play him for the fool, Chuuya became more irritated. “Dazai. Why are you trying to separate us?”

Mori let out a cackle that made Chuuya feel intimidated “Chuuya. Your personal affairs are of no concern to me.”

“Then why did you put him with that...woman?!” Chuuya spoke through clenched teeth, his anger beginning to bubble up.

Looking at the man becoming increasingly hostile, Mori smiled “As I explained previously, we do not allow couples to carry out assignments together.” He walked to the large windows and looked out thoughtfully to the city below him. “It causes unnecessary complications for the organization”

“But why her?!” Chuuya's temper was beginning to get the better of him “Why someone with a seduction ability? She tried to kiss him!”

His fists clenched as he remembered seeing Erika with her hands on Dazai's head, pulling him forward to kiss him.

Mori began to walk to his desk “She was chosen as her ability would not affect Dazai, and she was the most appropriate for the mission” He sat in his chair, putting his hands under his chin. “I had no knowledge she had kissed Dazai. Although I did wonder why he didn't file his report”

“I don't want her working with him again!” Chuuya spoke louder than he had meant to, his emotions taking over

Mori smiled menacingly “You have no authority to make demands of me, Chuuya”

Chuuya took in a deep breath and tried to calm his racing heartbeat “Then do it for me, as a favour. I have always been a loyal employee” He looked down at the floor, trying to hide the tear that was threatening to betray him “Please”

He didn't see the smug smile creep across Mori's face. “I shall take it into consideration”

Forcing back the tear Chuuya looked to Mori. “Thank you, Boss” he said calmly

“Now...is there anything else I can do for you?” Mori raised his brows, waiting for a response

Feeling defeated, Chuuya let out a quiet “No”

“Very well” The Port Mafia leader pressed buttons on his laptop “As a show of goodwill, I will be giving you and Dazai the rest of the week off”

He looked to Chuuya waiting for confirmation “I assume that will settle any issues?”

Chuuya nodded weakly “Yes Boss. Thank you”

Mori turned back to his laptop and Chuuya left the room.

Walking to his office Chuuya gave the corridor wall a firm punch, causing a slight crack to appear in the plaster.

He entered his office and approached his desk. Opening the top draw, he took out a small blue ring box and opened it. Looking at the blue gem, inlaid in the silver ring, calmed his soul. He smiled as he thought of the plan he had made.

The calendar on the wall showed Thursday. He had until Monday before he had to work again, four days. Four wonderful days he could spend with Dazai and not have to worry about shit at work.

Placing the box in his pants pocket he walked out of the office.

While standing in the elevator waiting to get back to the garage his phone rang. Pulling it out of his coat, he smiled when he saw it was Dazai.

“Chuuuya!” Dazai answered excitedly. “I have so much to tell you when you get home!”

“That's great” Chuuya answered quietly

Noticing Chuuya's voice, Dazai became worried “Are you ok?”

“Yeah, things are fine” Chuuya tried to improve his mood hearing the concern in Dazai's voice. “Mori gave us the rest of the week off”

There was a moment of silence. “Dazai?”

“That's perfect!” Dazai exclaimed “I'll see you when you get home. Oh and we have a visitor”

“Oh?” Chuuya's suspicious voice was picked up by his partner

“No, no. Its fine” Dazai reassured him. “Are you coming home soon?”

Chuuya smiled to himself. It was nice having someone to go home to. “Yeah I'll be there in about ten minutes”

“Great! Drive safe!” Dazai shouted as he hung up.

Chuuya tapped the box in his pocket as he walked to his bike. Getting on he revved the engine a few times and left.

Dazai paced the room as he waited for Chuuya to arrive. Kunikida exited the bathroom and looked to him “Thank you”

Dazai waved a hand dismissively “It's fine. Sit down I want talk to you about something.”

Kunikida sat down on the couch as Dazai came over to stand in front of him.

“Yosano has been in the Special Division since the Agency fell apart” He noticed Kunikida flinch slightly at his words.

“We need her on board. And she's going to be the key to getting Ranpo back”

Kunikida pushed his glasses up his nose. “How is Yosano going to help with Ranpo?”

“Because she's a doctor!” Dazai yelled excitedly “We can get her to have him released!”

Kunikida frowned “Dazai, he was a raving lunatic when he was admitted. I haven't since him since they forced him screaming into an ambulance. He may not even be well enough to be of any help to us”

The front door opened and Chuuya walked inside. Dazai ran over to him, hugging him as he took his shoes off.

Noticing Kunikida sat on the couch, Chuuya felt slightly embarrassed, so he gently pushed Dazai away.

“What's he doing here?” he nodded towards the man who was watching the pair.

Ignoring Chuuya's awkwardness, Dazai rushed to stand in front of Kunikida again. “I met him again at a bar. He's from the old Agency...”

“I know who he is” Chuuya interrupted, looking annoyed that an Ex-Agency member was in his home “Kunikida”

Kunikida nodded “Yes. Doppo Kunikida. Dazai tells me you two have been investigating the couple suicides”

Chuuya gave Dazai a disapproving glance for discussing Mafia work with his friend. “What did he tell you?”

Dazai, oblivious to Chuuya's ire, began to quickly blurt out “I told him that we met William, and that other old guy, and he summoned Lovecraft, and we got banged up pretty badly...” his hand instinctively rubbed his ribs that were still sore “ and we need his help, and Ranpo, and we're going to get Yosano to help us!”

Chuuya held out his hands trying to calm down his excited partner. “Dazai, please. One thing at a time”

Kunikida coughed, clearing his throat “While I am not comfortable working with the Port Mafia, I would like to help in tracking down the people responsible”

Dazai nodded “We were looking into it already before Fukuzawa was murdered”

“You were?” Chuuya wondered why Dazai hadn't already told him about this.

“Oh...did I not mention it?” Dazai scratched his head trying to remember.

“No, you didn't” Chuuya replied, feeling slightly let-down that he hadn't been informed during their mission

Dazai shrugged “Oh well, must have slipped my mind”

“Anyway..” Kunikida began, already tired of Dazai's antics “During our previous investigation Ranpo concluded that the suicides were likely caused by someone else, an ability user”

Chuuya frowned “So you're saying this William guy can cause people to kill themselves?”

Dazai nodded somberly “Yes. We think he is the one doing it and then taking their rings”

“Rings?” Chuuya was even more confused “What have rings go to do with this?” He unconsciously touched the ring box in his pocket.

“When we found the couple hanging in the warehouse, Ranpo noticed that the young ladies ring was missing” Kunikida informed the perplexed red head. “Being recently betrothed there were no marks on her finger, but she had been spotted at the bakery wearing one”

Chuuya's eyes flared with anger “Son of a bitch!”

Dazai sat on the couch beside his friend. “The main problem is we don't know where he is, or when he's going to kill. Which is why we need Ranpo”

Chuuya walked to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge. Opening it, he took a long swallow. “So where is Ranpo?”

“Kanagawa Psychiatric Center” Kunikida replied sighing heavily.

Chuuya couldn't hide his surprise “He's in a mental hospital?”

Dazai left the couch and walked to Chuuya, taking his water and drinking some. “Yes, but we can try to get him out. Do you remember the Agency doctor, Yosano?”

Chuuya furrowed his brow, trying to remember her. An image finally entered his mind.

A young woman, slightly taller than himself. Straight dark hair cut into a bob, a golden butterfly hairpin. Her clothes had been quite plain. A white shirt and black tie, the shirt being tucked into a black skirt that sat just above her knees.

“I remember her”

“She joined the Special Division after leaving the Agency” Kunikida continued. “If we can speak to her we may be able to convince to her to help us retrieve Ranpo”

Chuuya's eyes lit up and he grinned “I just may be able to help with that. Doc Glasses still owes me a favour”

Dazai took another swallow from the water bottle and eyed Chuuya waiting to hear more.

Noticing his inquiring gaze Chuuya smiled sweetly to his boyfriend. “Remember the Dragon? Well I guess you wouldn't, you were unconscious. That asshole Fyodor summoned a dragon during the time all that fog was making people fight their abilities. Yours truly jumped out of a plane and destroyed it. I reckon he still owes me for that”

Remembering how Chuuya had not only saved the city but himself as well, Dazai's face beamed with pride. He leaned forward to kiss him on the cheek, causing Chuuya to blush because they had company.

Taking the embarrassed man's reaction as his cue to leave, Kunikida got up from the couch and walked towards the front door.

“Well it's time I was going”

After slipping on his shoes he looked to the men who were grinning to each other. “I will leave things in your hands. Contact me when we have further plans”

“Goodbye Kunikida” Dazai waved “And thank you. It was really good to see you again”

Kunikida waved his hand and slightly smiled “It was good to see you Dazai. Goodbye Chuuya”

He left the room, closing the door carefully behind himself.

“Well he's a bundle of joy” Chuuya joked

“He's alright when you get to know him” Dazai smiled, taking Chuuya's hand and pulling him towards the couch.

Chuuya released himself “Oh, wait a second. I need to put something in my room”

“Oh” Dazai grinned, sitting on the couch “Did you buy me a gift?”

Chuuya hurried to his bedroom, taking the ring box and hiding it in amongst other things in his bedside cabinet.

He joined Dazai on the couch and smirked “You wish” He pulled on Dazai's shorts. “Are these mine?”

“Yeah and this” Dazai replied, pulling on his t-shirt.

“I'm surprised they fit you” Chuuya got a warm fuzzy feeling. They were already at the stage of wearing each other's clothes.

Dazai shifted on the couch, laying himself down on his side and resting his head in Chuuya's lap. “So, how did things go with Mori?”

Chuuya sneered slightly while running his fingers through Dazai's hair. “It was ok. I asked him not to make you work with that...”

He stopped to think of a good descriptive for the woman he hated so much “man stealing bitch”

Dazai laughed out loudly, thoroughly amused by Chuuya's interpretation. “You really don't like her huh?”

“Don't even get me started!” Chuuya growled through clenched teeth. “If she lays even a finger on you again, I'll kill her”

“Aww my poor little baby” Dazai grinned while playing with the fabric on Chuuya's leg. “I never took you for the possessive type”

“I'm not “ Chuuya protested “Well...not with anyone else”

Dazai's grin widened. Chuuya had always reminded him of an angry chihuahua, but laying here feeling his hands gently play with his hair made him so content. He knew he was the only one Chuuya allowed to see his softer side and it made his heart swell.

“Hey, wait a minute!” Chuuya's alarmed voice pulled him from his thoughts. “Where are your bandages?”

Dazai's bandages still lay on the bedroom floor with his clothes. Normally he would have wrapped himself up the following morning, but today he hadn't felt the need. “I didn't put them on”

Chuuya pulled his gloves off, throwing them to the coffee table. He rubbed his hand over Dazai's chest checking. He felt only skin and the slight bumps of his scars.

Dazai got up off the couch and sat across Chuuya, his legs either side of the smaller man. “I don't need them when I have you to protect me”

He looked sensually into his eyes and began to kiss him.

Chuuya returned his kisses passionately, pulling him closer. Running his hands up Dazai's t-shirt he relished in the feel of his skin against his fingertips. Dragging his fingers down his back he was gifted with a quiet moan.

Placing a hand on the back of Chuuya's head, Dazai guided him to his neck. He bit his lip in pleasure as he felt the other man sucking and biting his skin.

Chuuya bit hungrily at Dazai's neck, desire taking over. He felt his partner pull on his hair and gasp.

“Chuuya...” Dazai moaned softly

Pulling harder on Chuuya's hair, Dazai forced his head back and kissed him fiercely. Exploring his mouth, he became totally absorbed trying to consume his boyfriends mouth and tongue.

As Dazai pulled away, catching his breath he caught a glint in Chuuya's eye.

“Dazai...i need you” Chuuya breathed “Right now..” He tried to stand but his lover's weight held him down.

Dazai got to his feet and held out a hand. Chuuya took it and pulled himself up, guiding his boyfriend quickly to the bedroom.

Chapter Text

It was getting late when a naked Chuuya left his bedroom. Walking over to the refrigerator, he grabbed a carton of orange juice and thirstily drank from it.

“Chuuuyaaaa” Dazai's voice called out from the bedroom “Come back to bed”

Chuuya walked into the bedroom, admiring his lovers naked body propped up on his elbow. “Give me a minute”

He rummaged through his pants pocket, they had been thrown across the room in a lust filled haze. Grabbing his phone he went back to the kitchen. Sitting at one of the stools, he propped himself up with his elbows on the counter. Scrolling through the contacts, he found the right one and pushed the button.

“Hey, Doc Glasses. It's Chuuya” He heard the man on the other end groan.

“I need a favour”

Dazai giddily trotted out of the bedroom and over to him. He put his arms around Chuuya's waist and began kissing the back of his neck.

Chuuya wiggled in his seat trying to concentrate. “Yeah. I heard you have a Doctor Yosano working for you. I need to borrow her”

Dazai moved his kisses down Chuuya's back, trying to distract him.

Chuuya stifled a giggle and covered his phone with his hand. He turned to look at Dazai “Will you stop, this is important.” He sighed “Come on man, you owe me!”

Dazai pouted and stood thinking.

“Dragon...don't forget I saved this citEEE!” Chuuya jumped and his voice cracked, as Dazai reached his hand down and rubbed it on the inside of his boyfriend's leg.

“No, everything is fine” Chuuya coughed and cleared his throat, while trying to remove Dazai's hand from his crotch.

Dazai leaned his face closer to the phone. “Hi Ango!” he shouted.

Chuuya let out a sigh. “What? No, it wasn't Dazai. Tell her we're going to get Ranpo”

Dazai, still not satisfied, ran his finger down the crack of Chuuya's ass and began to tickle him.

Chuuya squirmed around on his seat trying to escape him. “So tomorrow night? Ok, you better be there”

Ending the call, Chuuya spun his seat to meet a grinning Dazai. “You little shit”

Dazai put his arms round Chuuya's neck and kissed him. He felt strong hands grab his thighs and lift him. Wrapping his legs round his boyfriend he was carried to the bedroom and dropped onto the bed.

Chuuya looked down at him and smiled deviously “Now you're in trouble”

“Be gentle” Dazai grinned cheekily and gave him a wink.

Dazai was awoken by a rustling sound as Chuuya entered the bedroom. He opened his eyes to see him dressed in dark blue slacks and a white shirt, carrying a bunch of bags. Sitting up, he peered curiously at the bags wondering what his boyfriend had bought.

Chuuya reached into one of the bags and threw a few packs of underwear at him. “I checked your size, they should fit”

He sat on the bed beside Dazai and reached into the other bags. He pulled out some t-shirts, sweat pants, various coloured shirts and a few pairs of black slacks. “You're pretty much living here and I realised you didn't have clothes...so I bought you some”

“Chuuya!” Dazai exclaimed excited “You went to all this trouble, just for me?” He picked up the clothes and looked at them “These are great, thank you”

Chuuya blushed slightly “They're nothing special, just something to wear around the apartment” He perked up and reached inside another bag. “I got you these for our meeting tonight. I hope you like them”

He placed more clothes on the bed and Dazai picked them up to inspect them. A pair of grey slacks, a white shirt with blue stripes, a dark blue tie and a grey waistcoat.

Dazai grinned widely. He leant towards Chuuya, placing a kiss on his cheek. “I love them, thank you”

Chuuya put the remaining bags on the bed “I also got you a few pairs of sneakers and some shoes”

“You didn't have to go to all this trouble” Dazai replied while looking through the boxes.

“It was no trouble” Chuuya smiled sweetly. He loved to see Dazai so happy. “Anyway, get up. Get dressed. I want to take you out to eat”

Dazai jumped off the bed and hurried to the bathroom to take a shower.

Chuuya walked to the kitchen to make coffee. When it was brewed he took both mugs to the couch and put one down on the coffee table. Taking a seat, he blew on his drink before taking a sip. He smiled to himself, pleased with what he had done.

He saw a flash of a naked body, as Dazai ran from the bathroom to the bedroom with a towel flapping around on his head.

Chuuya chuckled to himself seeing his boyfriend so enthusiastic.

A few minutes later Dazai emerged wearing black slacks and a dark blue shirt. “How do I look?” he asked, putting his arms out and turning around in a circle.

“Very smart” Chuuya nodded approvingly “And handsome” he added. He noticed there were no bandages.

Dazai beamed a smile, grabbed his coffee and sat beside Chuuya.

Chuuya finished his coffee and placed the mug on the table. He leaned to give Dazai a kiss and smelled cologne. “You smell nice” he said before kissing his cheek.

“Oh” Dazai blushed slightly “I borrowed some of yours. Do you mind?”

“Of course not” Chuuya chuckled “Now hurry and finish your coffee”

Dazai's eyed him curiously “Where are we going?”

“It's a surprise” Chuuya grinned widely.

Dazai downed his coffee in a few mouthfuls and accidentally banged the mug down on the table. He rushed to the bedroom and grabbed a box of black shoes he liked. Taking them to to the front door, he put them on where Chuuya was waiting for him.

Chuuya opened the door and Dazai bowed his head slightly as he walked out. He locked the door behind himself and they made their way outside. Chuuya waved down a taxi and they got inside.

“Hello, Mr Nakahara” The driver recognized Chuuya instantly. “Where can I take you and your friend today?”

“Boyfriend” Chuuya smiled while taking hold of Dazai's hand. “Sushi Yamamoto, Kamakura”

The driver nodded and the vehicle began to move.

“What are you doing?” Dazai whispered

Chuuya chuckled “What do you mean?”

Dazai squeezed his hand and nodded at it “You're holding my hand”

“And?” Chuuya squeezed his hand back

“And you told the driver I was your boyfriend” Dazai giggled

“Because you are” Chuuya winked

Dazai sat with a huge smile on his face all the way to Kamakura.

Upon their arrival, Chuuya paid the driver and thanked him. They walked to the building and went up the steps to the second floor.

Going inside, the chef behind the counter bowed in their direction. “Ah, Mr Nakahara. Good to see you again. Please take a seat”

Chuuya sat at the counter and tapped the seat beside him, beckoning to Dazai.

“Who is your friend today?” the chef asked while sharpening a knife

“Dazai” Chuuya replied

“I'm his boyfriend” Dazai grinned

“Very good, Mr Dazai” the chef nodded and gave them a menu

The restaurant was modern but stylish. There was a long counter and a few tables. Nothing too big or fancy, but very welcoming.

Dazai hid his mouth behind his menu and whispered to Chuuya “This guy seems nice”

Doing the same Chuuya whispered back “I've known him for a few years, he is nice. So please behave yourself”

They ordered a few plates of sushi and a bottle of red wine. When the food was prepared they thanked the chef and began to eat. They shared the meal, Dazai constantly trying to put food in Chuuya's mouth.

As they finished eating, a lady walked over to them carrying a strawberry cake with a few lit candles on the top. She began to sing Happy Birthday to Dazai. Chuuya, the chef and a few other customers joined in.

Dazai's face went bright red with embarrassment. He didn't think anyone would remember his Birthday, let alone celebrate it. The cake was placed in front of him and he blew out the candles.

“I didn't think you would remember” Dazai tried to hide his face as he looked at the cake.

“What kind of boyfriend would I be if I forgot” Chuuya grinned and kissed him gently on the cheek.

They ate some of the cake and left the rest as they were full. They thanked the chef again and left. Chuuya called a taxi and they got in.

“I cant believe you did that” Dazai grinned with slight tears in his eyes.

“Well, I had been planning it for the last couple of days” Chuuya smirked

Dazai playfully punched him in the arm.

“I have another gift for you when we get home” Chuuya tried to stop himself from grinning

“You got me a gift too?!” Dazai was so excited he couldn't sit still all the way back to Chuuya's apartment.

Chuuya sat nervously, tapping the ring box in his pocket.

After paying the driver and exiting the taxi they went up to Chuuya's apartment. It had started to rain on the way back so they were pretty wet once they got inside.

Taking his shoes off, Dazai started to walk to the bedroom to change, but Chuuya pulled him back.

“Wait” Chuuya took a deep breath to steady his nerves.

Dazai eyed him curiously, seeing how nervous he was

Chuuya cleared his throat “Dazai...i love you more than anything in this life. I want you to be the first thing I see when I wake, and the last thing before I sleep”

He reached into his pocket and pulled out the small box. Opening it he showed the ring to Dazai

“Osamu Dazai...will you marry me?”

Dazai looked deeply into Chuuya's eyes, seeing him filled with so much hope. He felt his eyes begin to fill with tears.

“I...I can't”

His tears began to fall as he darted past Chuuya and out the front door. He ignored the elevator and ran down the flights of stairs. Rushing out of the building into the rain he stood on the street panting.

It felt like his whole world was falling down around him, engulfing him in a void he couldn't escape. The cruel torment of being given everything he had always wanted, only for him to be too afraid to take it. Everything became a blur as he screamed out in agony.

He ran across the street to an alleyway, crouching and hugging his knees to his chest.

He was still sat rocking and crying when Chuuya came to stand beside him.

“Dazai” Chuuya's voice was gentle and sorrowful “Come on, get up. Come inside, you're soaking”

He gently lifted the weeping man to his feet and put his arm around him, slowly walking him back to the building.

Neither man spoke as they went back to Chuuya's apartment.

Once inside, Dazai walked towards the bedroom, his socks leaving wet footprints. He flopped down on the bed and began sobbing into a pillow.

Chuuya walked sluggishly into the room and sat on the bed beside him. “I'm sorry Dazai...i shouldn't have rushed you” His voice was absolutely miserable “I just...wanted your Birthday to be special”

He reached out his hand to gently stroke Dazai's wet hair, his eyes filling with tears “I'm sorry”

Getting up from the bed, he stopped at the door and looked back towards his partner. “I'll be in the other room if you need me” He walked slowly out of the room and closed the door behind him.

He managed a few steps before falling against the wall and sliding down it. Burying his face in his hands, he began to cry uncontrollably.

Dazai had no idea how long he'd been asleep. He had cried so much he'd exhausted himself and fell asleep. Looking out of the window he saw it was dark.

He got off the bed and walked to the door, opening it. Laying on the floor to the side of the doorway, Chuuya was sleeping.

Looking at him he noticed his face was slightly dirty from crying. His red hair clung to his face.

Dazai knelt beside him and gently rocked him. “Chuuya...wake up”

Chuuya stirred and opened his eye's. Seeing Dazai he sat up and put his back against the wall. “Hey...”

Dazai reached out to touch Chuuya's hand, but he pulled away.

“Please don't” Chuuya pleaded

“Chuuya....please don't push me away” Dazai's voice was full of anguish

Chuuya hung his head, his beautiful red hair covering his face. “Why cant you love me?”

Dazai felt his heart breaking. He did love him, so much it hurt. “You..” the words caught in his throat as he tried to stop himself from crying “You know how I feel about you”

Chuuya shot him a pained glance “Then why cant you say it?”

Atsushi's words came flooding back to Dazai. If you really love Chuuya isn't it worth the risk? I know I would rather take the chance and be happy than live my life full of regrets.

Dazai felt utterly hopeless. He wanted to say it so much, just those three words. Three words that meant everything to Chuuya, but the three he was the most terrified to say.

“I'm scared” Dazai whispered

“Scared of what?” Chuuya looked so dejected that Dazai had to look away.

Dazai heaved a sigh, trying to find the courage to speak “Scared you'll be taken from me, like everything else I've ever cared for”

He felt a hand softly touch his own. Chuuya was trying so hard to comfort him, and he felt he didn't deserve it.

“I'm never going to leave you” Chuuya spoke gently trying to reassure him

“You can't promise that” Dazai felt his heart aching “Odasaku was taken from me...he was my best friend”

Chuuya reached out and gently held Dazai's face “I wasn't there for you when he died” His eyes were filled with regret “I'm so sorry Dazai”

Dazai leaned closer into Chuuya's hand “Nobody was”

Chuuya leant forward onto his knees and pulled Dazai close to him. He held him tightly as his body shook from sobbing.

“I swear on my own life, I will always be here for you Dazai”

Chuuya felt all of Dazai's repressed grief fall on his shoulder. He caressed his head trying to soothe him.

“I love you Dazai, please believe me”

Dazai sniffed hard and pulled away slightly “I do believe you”

Chuuya pushed Dazai's hair away from his face and kissed him tenderly.

His eyes wandered to the clock and he grimaced “We need to get ready for the meeting, it's getting late”

Dazai pulled away more and got his feet, wiping his nose with his hand. He walked into the bedroom and began to dress himself in the outfit Chuuya had bought him earlier that day.

Chuuya got up and walked to the kitchen, seeing the box with the ring on the counter. He took the ring out and put it in his pocket, throwing the box in the trash.

Entering the bedroom he opened the closet. He pulled out the suit he bought on their shopping trip and dressed himself. Fastening the red bolo tie, he rested his hand on it for a moment.

As Dazai left the room he went to his bedside cabinet. He took out a silver chain and grabbed the ring from his pants on the floor. Putting the ring on the chain he fastened it round his neck and tucked it under his shirt.

The two men put their shoes on in silence and left the room.

As they travelled to the meeting point in Chuuya's car, Dazai held his hand out to his partner. Leaving one hand on the wheel, Chuuya grabbed Dazai's hand with the other, linking their fingers together. He hadn't bothered to put his usual black gloves on, and Dazai was reassured feeling the warmth of his hand.

They pulled up to the meeting spot at a warehouse near the docks. Exiting the vehicle they saw Ango stood by himself.

Chuuya looked to Dazai with an irritated glance “I swear, if this bastard screws us over...”

As they walked closer they saw a female figure walk out from the shadows behind Ango.

“Dazai?” Yosano looked exactly the way they had remembered her.

Dazai smiled, happy to see his old colleague. “Doctor Yosano, thank you for coming”

Headlights shone on them as a black car came into view. They prepared themselves for trouble, as the car parked near.

They relaxed as Kunikida got out and walked towards them. He was dressed in his old Agency outfit, carrying his book of Ideals.

Yosano laughed “Well, well. How many more surprises do you have for me?”

Kunikida bowed slightly as he approached the group “Doctor Yosano. It's good to see you looking well”

“I wish I could say the same for you” she smirked. He definitely looked more dishevelled than he did during the Agency.

“Sorry to hurry the reunion, but could you explain the situation” Ango looked around nervously.

Chuuya sneered at him “Shut up. This is none of your business, you are free to leave”

“While Yosano is part of the Special Division I must supervise this interaction” Ango scratched his neck uneasily

“So tell me” Yosano began “Why do you need me to see Ranpo?”

Dazai stepped forward. “We need your help. We have a suspect for the couple's suicides, but we need Ranpo to help us find him. We were hoping you would help us...” he raised an eyebrow and smiled “bust him out”

Yosano looked puzzled “You do know Ranpo went crazy after Fukuzawa's murder?”

Dazai nodded “I do”

Yosano paced around, thinking to herself “Even if I could get Ranpo out of the hospital, do you really think he can help?”

Kunikida pushed his glasses up his nose “I believe, given the correct motivation, he will help”

“And you?” she looked to Chuuya “What's your role in all of this?”

Chuuya gave a sly smile “Hey, I'm just the messenger. This piece of shit...” he pointed to Ango “owed me a favour”

Ango coughed nervously

Yosano paced again, then looked at the group with determination “Ok, what do you want me to do?”

Dazai smiled to her gently “We just need you to get him out. I'm sure we can figure out the rest from there”

She nodded and turned to Ango “I'm going. I'll contact you later to let you know the outcome”

Ango bowed “As you wish. If you require anything let me know”

She walked to Kunikida's car and got into the passenger seat. “Come on then, we don't have all night”

As they drove toward Kanagawa Psychiatric Center, Chuuya looked to Dazai concerned “You ok?”

Dazai nodded “Yeah, I just hope this goes smoothly”

After a short drive they reached the building. They parked the cars and got out. There were a few security guards inside but nothing to stop them entering.

Yosano went to the front desk “Hello, I'm Doctor Yosano. I would like to see Edogawa Ranpo”

The young lady on the reception desk checked the computer system. “I don't see you down for a visitation. Do you have any way of confirming...”

Realising his talent for flirting was required for the situation, Dazai stepped forward and took the ladies hand. Gently stroking it he looked deep into her eyes “Your eyes are as blue as the ocean, I could just drown in them”

The young lady blushed and stared at him grinning.

“It's always been my dream to commit a lover's suicide with a beautiful woman. Would you do me the honour of joining me?” he continued to smile.

Chuuya's heart felt like it had been impaled with a knife. His wound of being rejected, made deeper seeing Dazai flirting with the young woman. His self doubt gnawed away at him, was Dazai still planning to kill himself? Had his love for him not changed his mind at all? Was this the reason Dazai had refused him, and was he going to end up alone?

The lady looked puzzled and then went limp. Yosano, who had snuck behind her, injected her in the neck with a sedative. She quickly removed the woman's other hand from the emergency button before she had chance to press it.

As the receptionist slumped to the floor Yosano moved her to the side and hurried to the computer, tapping feverishly on the keyboard. “He's being held on the second floor, room seven!”

The group hurried up the stairs to the second floor, Chuuya knocking out the orderlies as they ran.

Finding room seven they opened the door quietly. The room was dark with a single bed. Ranpo was in front of the bed sat in a wheelchair, wearing a hospital gown. His face was completely expressionless. Staring off into nothing, he drooled on himself.

Yosano ran to him, pulling his eyes open and looking at them. “They have him under some kind of sedative”

She looked around the room for medical supplies. “They must be locked away”

“Chuuya, come with me” Dazai gestured to him and they ran out of the room.

They returned shortly with handfuls of bottles and syringes. They dropped them on Ranpo's bed and Yosano looked through them.

Grabbing a bottle and a syringe, she drew some of the liquid into the syringe.

She looked around for a tourniquet and tied it around Ranpo's arm. Holding his wrist firmly with one hand, she tapped his arm with the other. Seeing a vein she pulled off the protective needle covering with her teeth and pierced his skin. Slowly and carefully she injected the liquid, then pulled the tourniquet off.

They all watched him, waiting.

After a few minutes he began to stir. Looking up at them he squinted. “Why are you guys all staring at me?

Yosano crouched down to look at him “Ranpo. Do you remember me?”

Ranpo chuckled “Tch...of course I do. You're Akiko”

Kunikida looked intently at Ranpo “Do you remember President Fukuzawa?”

Ranpo thought for a moment and then started wailing “I have to find them!”

Chuuya scowled “Good job asshole”

Yosano put her hands on Ranpo's shoulders trying to calm him. “Ranpo, listen to me. There's something very important we have to do and we need your help”

Ranpo continued to howl “I know I can find them! Let me try again!”

Yosano stood up, putting her hands on her hips and shouted “Ranpo! Do you think I'm a good Doctor?!”

The distraught man stopped shrieking and looked to her, lost in thought.

“Hmm..I think so”

“I'm the greatest Doctor in the world!” she yelled “If you doubt me, I can prove it”

She held out her hand and wiggled her fingers slightly. Closing her hand into a fist, she tapped the side of it with a finger from her other hand.

She reached out her clenched fist and gently placed Ranpo's glasses on his lap.

Ranpo looked down at his glasses with tears in his eyes.

Yosano crouched in front of him and gently took his hand. “You didn't want Fukuzawa to die, did you? That's why you're in so much pain. I invite you to join us, because you feel that way. I don't care about your ability, it's your kindness that means something”

Ranpo's lip quivered, remembering he had given the same speech to Yosano years earlier. Tears fell onto Yosano's hand.

She squeezed his hand gently “Come back to us Ranpo. We need the world's greatest detective”

Dazai and Chuuya looked to each other, gentle smiles on their faces.

Ranpo stood up in his chair, wiping his eyes. He looked down at himself wearing a hospital gown. “I need my clothes!” he ordered.

Kunikida checked the room and found them in a cupboard, washed and folded neatly. He handed them to him. “Welcome back Ranpo” he smiled reassuringly.

They all left the room to give Ranpo privacy. A few minutes later he emerged clothed and wearing his glasses, renewed determination on his face.

The group began to walk to the stairs when an alarm sounded.

“Shit” Chuuya scowled.

They ran downstairs and were surprised to see lights shining through the hospital doors at them. Police were taking cover behind cars, guns drawn.

Dazai looked to Chuuya “Get rid of them, but no deaths”

“Don't worry” Chuuya replied with a smirk. His body began to radiate a red glow. “I got this”

The police were lifted into the air, surrounded by the same red glow, and then dumped back to the ground. While they were trying to recover from the attack, the group rushed past them. Dazai and Chuuya jumped into the red heads car, while the other three got into Kunikida's vehicle.

They sped away down the road away from the hospital.

Dazai took his phone from his pocket and quickly called Kunikida.

Yosano answered “Dazai, what's the plan?”

“Tell Kunikida to go to Chuuya's apartment, we'll be safe there” he replied

“Ok, see you there” She hung up.

Chuuya grimaced “Oh great, let's have at party at my place”

“Do you have a better idea?” Dazai smiled

Chuuya huffed “Tch...fine. Let's just get there and then we can figure out what to do next”

Quickly arriving at Chuuya's apartment, they parked in the garage and waited for Kunikida's party to arrive.

Sat waiting in the car Dazai looked to Chuuya and chuckled. “That didn't go as smoothly as I'd hope, but at least Ranpo is safe”

Chuuya nodded “Yup. I hope he was worth the trouble”

Dazai grinned “He is, you'll see”

Kunikida's car finally arrived and the party exited. Dazai and Chuuya got out of their vehicle and met the group by the elevator. As the elevator doors opened they all entered and Chuuya pushed the button on the panel.

Exiting at the correct floor, they rushed to Chuuya's apartment. He unlocked the door and pushed it open, beckoning everyone inside “Welcome to my home. Please don't break anything”

Ranpo went and sat on the couch and turned on the TV, joined by Yosano.

Dazai and Kunikida sat on stools at the counter while Chuuya made coffee for the group.

Handing out the hot mugs, Ranpo waved his away. “I don't drink coffee, don't you have a soda?”

Chuuya raised his eyebrows and took the mug back to the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator he pulled out a can of soda. He walked to Ranpo and handed it to him.

“And some chips, or any kind of snacks really” Ranpo ordered.

Chuuya gritted his teeth and went to the kitchen cupboards. Pulling out a big bag of chips, he walked to Ranpo and threw it at him.

“What did his last slave die of?” Chuuya grumbled as he stood near Dazai.

Dazai smiled gently at his irritated boyfriend “He's just special, don't be annoyed”

Kunikida pushed his glasses up his nose, pondering “So what's the plan going forward?”

Dazai sipped his coffee thoughtfully “We need to give Ranpo a picture of William to see what he finds. I'll speak to Mori tomorrow and see what I can get”

Chuuya looked at his clock on the wall, it was two am. “Can we work the rest out tomorrow? I'm beat”

Kunikida nodded “Yes. I think we should all get some rest” He nodded towards the two on the couch “They can stay at my place” He put his empty coffee mug on the counter and stood up. Walking to the pair on the couch, he whispered to them and they got up.

Kunikida and Yosano left, Ranpo taking longer to get up. He carried his chips and soda with him “Goodnight Mr Fancy Hat. Thanks for the chips”

He left, closing the door behind him.

“What a jerk” Chuuya grumbled, gathering the empty mugs and putting them in the sink.

Dazai chuckled to himself as he sat on the couch. He unbuttoned his waistcoat, taking it off and folding it neatly on the table. Removing his shirt he put it on top of the waistcoat.

Chuuya walked towards his bedroom and stopped, staring at Dazai in confusion. “What are you doing?”

Dazai looked at him weakly “I'm...sleeping on the couch”

“Why?” the smaller man frowned

Dazai shrugged “I figured after I ruined today, I wouldn't be welcome in your bed...”

Chuuya stood in front of Dazai and took his hands in his own.

“Dazai...things aren't always gonna be easy. But that doesn't mean I love you any less”

He gave Dazai a cheeky wink “And you are always welcome in my bed” He leaned in and kissed him lovingly.

“Now come with me” he said pulling Dazai up off the couch “I still have a Birthday present to give you” He winked seductively at him.

Dazai felt reassured as Chuuya led him to the bedroom.

Chapter Text

“Well hello there! What a fine day it is in Yokohama, wouldn't you say?”

William had noticed the couple from afar. The bright sunshine had caused the young woman's ring to sparkle. As he followed them to the park, his finger coiled around the gold chain that hung from his neck.

Now he stood before them, flashing his usual dashing smile.

“I say, that is an awfully nice ring madam. Could I perchance take a closer peek?”

Looking at her betrothed for approval, the young lady reached her hand out.

William eyed it greedily, the large ruby in the centre would be very rewarding.

He looked to them with a devious grin.

“I must admit, I'm also a connoisseur of fine jewellery. Would you like to take a look?”

He held out his golden chain, showing the gold ring hanging from it, encrusted with a bright red gemstone.

As the couple looked at it in awe it began to glow red.

“Oh look at that!” William exclaimed “A pair of Star-Crossed Lovers!”

As he spoke the last words to his ability, the gemstone glowed brighter. The couples eyed dimmed, as their souls were sucked from them. The woman's ring began to emit a pale red glow.

“I say, it is quite hot today. Would you be interested in a little refreshment?”

He took a small flask from inside his waistcoat and gave it to the young man.

Placing the flask to his lips the man took a large gulp, passing it to the woman who repeated the action.

“Yes, yes, very good” William smiled while carefully taking the flask from the lady and stuffing it back inside his waistcoat.

He was very pleased with himself. A prize like this would surely satisfy Charles.

“If you wouldn't mind following me, I know a wonderful shady spot”

He walked to an area of trees, the couple following him. Their faces were a blank canvas, devoid of emotion.

“Take a seat” William beckoned to the couple. They responded by sitting down on the grass, still staring blankly into the distance.

William reached down and carefully removed the woman's ring, placing it into his waistcoat pocket.

“Feel free to let yourselves out” he sniggered as he walked away.

He had only travelled a short distance when he heard an older woman scream.

“Hey Chuuya! Take a seat, I'll be right with you”

Nozomi waved as Chuuya entered the cafe and sat at an empty table.

He smiled and returned the wave politely. Looking out of the window, he wondered where Dazai had wandered off to.

“So what can I get you?” Nozomi held a notepad and pen in her hand.

“Just a coffee please” Chuuya smiled

She leaned a little closer to him and whispered “Where's that cute boyfriend of yours?”

Chuuya let out a small chuckle “He should be here soon”

She gave him a friendly wink “Make sure you don't let him get away, or I might try my luck”

“Good luck with that!” Chuuya accidentally blurted out. His eyes widened as Nozomi stared at him surprised. He was still upset about his previous rejection from Dazai.

He awkwardly scratched the back of his neck “I mean, because he's with me...and happy”

She laughed out loud and then smiled sweetly at him “Don't worry Chuuya”

Chuuya fidgeted in his seat, starting to become concerned as to why Dazai was taking so long.

“Hey Nozomi! Got any more of that cake?!”

He looked to the door to see Dazai grinning and waving

“What took you so long?” Chuuya grumbled as his partner came to join him

Dazai's face dropped slightly “I'm sorry, I had to take my old coat to the dry cleaners”

Seeing that he had upset his boyfriend he felt like an asshole “Sorry. I was just worried”

Dazai perked up knowing Chuuya was just concerned for him

“Hey Dazai, nice to see you again. What can I get you?” Nozomi had appeared with her pad and pen, beaming a smile at the handsome man

“Coffee and cake please!” he grinned happily. He looked to Chuuya for permission “That's ok, right?”

Chuuya nodded “Of course, you don't need to ask me”

He wondered if Dazai was trying to guilt him or really was stupid. He mentally punched himself for calling his boyfriend stupid.

“Make that two slices! Better yet, just give me the whole cake!” Ranpo strutted in with Yosano and Kunikida following behind.

They noticed the pair and came to sit near them.

“Did you see the news?” Kunikida looked intently at the pair.

Dazai clenched his hands together and grinned stupidly. “The new season of Jujutsu Kaisen is out? I just love Gojo, his voice is so dreamy!”

“No you idiot, there was another couple's suicide this morning!” Kunikida ranted

“This morning? Where?” Chuuya asked, interested

“Nogeyama Park” Yosano replied “They were poisoned”

“How cruel! How absolutely barbaric!” Dazai flailed his arms, clearly distressed

“Wow, Dazai” Kunikida admired “You are a lot more sympathetic than you used to be”

He looked to see Dazai's outburst was actually caused by Ranpo having more cake than him

Kunikida was about to grab Dazai and try to strangle him, when he caught a stern glare from Chuuya. He quickly reconsidered.

“There was a young man witnessed at the scene. Did you manage to get a photo from Mori?” Kunikida half whispered to the group, trying not to alert the other customers

Chuuya reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. Pressing a few buttons, he held out the photo of William for Kunikida and Yosano to look at.

“That looks like his description” Yosano frowned. “How the police haven't caught him yet I don't understand”

“We should let Ranpo take a look” Kunikida looked to him, seeing the continued squabble he was having with Dazai over the chocolate cake.

“Can we let him have time to recover first?” Yosano looked fondly at the older man, his childlike features and demeanour concealing his true age.

“People are dying!” Kunikida's raised voice alerted a few of the cafe's patrons, causing them to turn and look at the group.

Yosano scowled at him “The world can wait a little longer before you go dragging Ranpo off! Please...just give him the chance to heal and come to terms with things”

Kunikida sighed, he knew Yosano was right. The older man had been through a lot the past couple of years, he should be given some time to process everything. He took his book of Ideals from his pocket and scribbled out his previous plans.

Looking defeated, his mouth covered in chocolate cake, Dazai turned to join the conversation. “So what do we do now?”

Putting his book back in his pocket, Kunikida got to his feet. “This place wont do for our needs. I think we should go to the old church that was previously used by the Agency”

“A church?” Chuuya raised his brow “The same one I visited the time I brought you guys a message from the Boss?”

“The very same one” Dazai grinned, wiping his mouth “Before the Agency was properly established, Fukuzawa used it as our base of operations”

Kunikida shot Dazai a stony glare, clearly annoyed he was sharing Agency secrets with the enemy.

Dazai smiled and shrugged, he trusted Chuuya not to give this information to the Port Mafia.

Chuuya got to his feet “Let's go then. The sooner this shit is over the better” He waved to Nozomi over.

The young lady, noticing his gesture, came to the table “So is that everything?”

Chuuya nodded and handed her a bunch on notes. “For the coffee's and cake. Keep anything extra”

She smiled gratefully “Thanks Chuuya, have a good day”

They all exited the cafe and began to walk towards the church. Seeing Chuuya looking unhappy Dazai stopped and pulled him to the side.

“Are you alright Chuuya?”

Chuuya feigned a smile “Yeah, I'm fine”

Dazai gave him a knowing glance “You're not. Tell me what's wrong”

“Not here” the red head pleaded “We can talk about it later”

Dazai stole the beloved hat from his boyfriend's head and placed it on his own, grinning. “Ok”

“Hey, give that back!” Chuuya complained as Dazai walked away from him

“If you can take it, you can have it” Dazai laughed

Chuuya growled. He knew he couldn't use his gravity ability to move it as it was touching Dazai, and unless he physically fought with him he couldn't reach the taller man's head either.

“Fine!” he shouted as he came to walk beside him. “Keep it”

Dazai stopped, utterly bewildered. “You would let me keep your hat?!”

Chuuya quickly jumped and grabbed the hat, placing it rightfully on his head. “Yeah you wish....jerk” he smiled.

Dazai smiled, impressed by his boyfriends craftiness, and ran to catch up with the group.

Upon reaching the secret entrance, they opened the metal gate and walked down the tunnel along the train tracks until they came to the door. The room inside was an old church, pews lined the sides with a podium at the front. A large chandelier in the centre lit the room in a golden glow.

The group sat down, Dazai making sure to sit near the back beside Chuuya. Ranpo sat at the front with Kunikida and Yosano. He pulled a bag of chips from his pocket and sat happily munching.

Dazai looked over to Chuuya “So can you tell me now?” he asked softly, hoping the others wouldn't hear

The other three members of the group chatted amongst themselves, paying no attention to the couple.

Chuuya gave a heavy sigh “I guess I'm still hurt”

“Because I said no?” Dazai's eyes were full of remorse

Chuuya looked down at his gloved hands, trying to hide his jealousy “Yeah. And because of how you were with that woman last night”

“Which woman?” Dazai frowned to himself, trying to remember what he was referring to.

“The one at the hospital” Chuuya informed him

“Oh? Why did that bother you?” Dazai hadn't thought he had done anything that would cause any upset

“The way you flirted with her. Telling her you wanted to commit suicide with her” Chuuya clenched his teeth as tears began to form in his eyes

“I was just trying to give Yosano a chance to knock her out” Dazai explained “I didn't mean anything by it”

“Really?” Chuuya looked at Dazai, a single tear running down his cheek “Are you still planning to kill yourself...and leave me?”

Dazai gently wiped the tear away “No. I never want to leave you” He spoke softly, trying to ease the sorrow his boyfriend was feeling “I stopped having those thoughts after we got together”

Chuuya sniffed hard and wiped his eyes “Good. Cos you better not leave me...asshole”

Dazai put his arm around the smaller man's shoulders and pulled him towards him “I won't. Silly little baby” he smiled

“Don't call me that” Chuuya complained, leaning into Dazai's chest. He cherished the comfort he felt being close to his partner

“I love you, Dazai” He mumbled softly

Dazai was so relaxed sat with his arm around Chuuya, that all he could think about was how he wished things could be this nice and peaceful all the time

“I love you too”

His eyes widened, realising what he had just said. He had been so content sat with Chuuya that it just escaped his lips without him having chance to think about it.

Chuuya, dragged from his solace by Dazai's words, stared up at him in astonishment. “What did you just say?”

Dazai let out a small chuckle. He had thought that when he could finally bring himself to say it, it would be an awe-inspiring event. But it had happened purely by accident, his true feelings being expressed unconsciously “I...said I love you too”

Before Chuuya had chance to react further, Ranpo appeared beside them. “Dazai! Could you come with me for a moment, I want to talk to you about something”

He looked like he had something he really wanted to get off his chest, so with a quick kiss on Chuuya's head, Dazai squeezed past his still reeling boyfriend and stood beside him.

“Sure. What did you want to talk about?” Dazai smiled sweetly to the man he'd always admired and respected.

Ranpo walked to the back of the room so Dazai followed. “I wanted to talk to you about Fukuzawa”

Dazai nodded, so his friend continued.

“I want to go to his old house, but I don't want to go by myself” He looked forlornly at the ground.

Dazai placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “It's ok Ranpo, I'll go with you”

Ranpo looked at him and grinned “Thank you Dazai. Can we go now?”

“Of course, give me one moment”

Dazai rushed back to Chuuya “Ranpo would like me to go with him to Fukuzawa's house, I'll meet you at home later”

Giving Chuuya a quick kiss he hurried back to Ranpo “Lets go”

They walked back down the tunnel, along the old train tracks, and came out near a bridge. After walking to the main road Dazai waved down a taxi. The two men got in the back, Ranpo pulling out yet another bag of snacks to eat on the way. After Ranpo gave the driver directions, they travelled their to destination.

Arriving at Fukuzawa's old house, they walked through the gate and into a tranquil garden. A small pond with a sozu at one end, made the familiar “donk” sound as they walked towards the front door.

Ranpo walked to the side of the house where various rocks, small bushes and miniature trees adorned the traditional dry garden. He squinted his eyes and grabbed one of the rocks, taking a small key from inside it. Walking to the front door he unlocked it and beckoned for Dazai to follow.

Inside was an open plan living room and kitchen. Various ornaments and trinkets adorned the plainly painted walls. A small table sat in the middle of the room with a fireplace behind it. Upon the mantle piece, on a wooden stand, was Fukuzawa's katana. A narrow corridor led to the other rooms of the house. The men respectfully removed their shoes and began to look around.

“Are we looking for anything in particular?” Dazai asked, while admiring his deceased friends home. Ranpo disappeared down the corridor, so Dazai decided to let him be by himself.

He saw an old desk in the corner and opened it, seeing various documents and letters. Taking out a handful, he quickly scanned them to see if there was anything important his old friend hadn't resolved before his death.

Picking up a Holograph Will, he carefully read it, his face showing genuine excitement.

“Ranpo! Come here!”

Footsteps thudded along the floor and Ranpo appeared. “What is it? What's going on?” Ranpo was clearly distressed, his eyes were red and puffy from crying.

“Fukuzawa made a Will Ranpo. The house is yours!” Dazai waved the paper at the other man.

Snatching it from Dazai's outstretch hand, Ranpo began to read it's contents aloud.

“I Yukichi Fukuzawa, in the event of my death, leave my house and all possessions to my dearest friend Edogawa Ranpo”

Ranpo dropped to the floor, his body shaking as he sobbed.

Dazai put a hand on his head, trying to comfort his overcome friend.

Hearing the sound of meowing and scratching at the front door, he opened it. A small black cat entered the room, walked over to Ranpo and began to rub its face on him.

Ranpo stopped crying and gently petted his new friend. “I'm sorry little cat, he's not here anymore. But I will be. Do you want some food?”

He got up from the floor and walked to the kitchen, finding the cat food that Fukuzawa always bought to feed the stray animals he loved so much.

Dazai smiled to himself knowing that Ranpo would be just fine. He decided now was the perfect time to leave his friend. “Ranpo I need to leave now, if you need anything call me”

Ranpo nodded to him, happily stroking the cat while it ate. “I will, thank you Dazai” he smiled

It was starting to get late by the time Dazai arrived at Chuuya's apartment. Knocking on the door, he waited to see if Chuuya was home yet.

The door opened and he was forcefully dragged inside. It was slammed shut behind him, and he was pushed up against it.

Hungry lips tried to devour his own, as Chuuya kissed him fiercely. Stopping to take a breath he looked to his boyfriend who was staring at him with lustful eyes.

“What was that for?” he grinned, feeling a little intimidated by how rough his boyfriend was being.

“You know why” Chuuya grinned slyly

Needy hands grasped at Dazai's pants, unbuckling and unzipping them. They were dragged down, taking his underwear with them. He felt something soft and warm on the tip of his cock and moaned softly.

Crouching in front of his lover, Chuuya grabbed his shaft and lifted it, tracing patterns on his balls with his tongue. Taking them in his mouth he sucked them eagerly.

Dazai let out a small gasp. Gently stroking his partners head, he pushed him closer encouragingly. He inhaled sharply as his cock was engulfed by Chuuya's mouth. Long rapid strokes, hearing sucking pops every few seconds.

“Mmm...Chuuya” Dazai managed to hum as the other man ravenously gave him oral stimulation. He felt the friction of Chuuya's throat as he began to go deeper.

Dazai's heart was racing, hearing Chuuya coughing every so often as he gagged on him. Looking down he saw tears streaming down the other man's face, a line of saliva running down his chin. Continuing to massage his lover's head he rested his own on the door, closing his eyes to concentrate on the intense pleasure he was being given.

Chuuya was like a starving dog, being given his first taste of food. The other man's cock in his mouth was so delicious. He stopped sucking to lick it all over, the long strand of pre-cum sticking to him.

Looking up at Dazai he began again, taking in his entire length with each stroke. He continued to look at him, watching his face twist and contort in rapture. Seeing his boyfriend enjoying it so much made his already throbbing cock feel like it was going to burst.

Dazai's moans became louder as he got closer to orgasm. He heard Chuuya make a low strained growl and realised he had ejaculated in his underwear. It was the trigger he needed to push him over the edge. The pressure in his shaft becoming too intense, he pumped his semen down the other man's craving throat.

After swallowing Dazai's cum, Chuuya sat back on the floor. “Fuck...i came in my boxers”

Dazai raised his brows and gave out a chuckle. “Wow...i didn't even do anything”

“I've been horny for the last hour” Chuuya smirked. “I may have given myself a little help before you got here”

Dazai pulled his clothing back up and fastened himself. “Well aren't you a naughty little dog” he grinned.

Chuuya pushed himself up and began walking to the bedroom. “I need to change, get yourself a drink”

Dazai walked to the kitchen, his legs slightly wobbly, and began to make coffee for the pair. He grinned to himself hearing Chuuya complaining about his mishap.

Once the coffee was ready he took the drinks to the couch and set them down on the table. After sitting down and making himself comfortable, he grabbed one and took a few sips.

Chuuya returned wearing his pyjama bottoms and dropped down on the couch, grabbing a mug.

“So how did things go with Ranpo?” He blew on his coffee and carefully drank some.

“Pretty good I think” Dazai smiled. “Fukuzawa left the house to him”

“Really?” Chuuya replied surprised “Why didn't anyone tell him?”

Dazai sipped his coffee again and sighed in content, feeling the hot liquid warm him. “The Will was hidden in a drawer, I don't think anyone knew about it. He never mentioned it to anyone as far as I know”

Chuuya rubbed his back on the couch trying to relieve an itch “Wow, that's pretty cool getting a free house. How did he take it?”

Dazai smiled softly to himself remembering Ranpo's reaction “He was upset at first, I think it was just the grief and shock. But one of the old stray cat's Fukuzawa used to feed turned up. It seemed to like him and he definitely took a liking to it. He was still stroking it when I left”

Chuuya grinned “If you'd said it was a dog I would have thought it was cute, but I hate cats. Evil little things”

Dazai laughed “Yes I know. But he seemed happy”

Chuuya took a large mouthful of his coffee and swallowed it, wincing slightly as it was hotter than he expected. He put the mug down on the table and turned his body to face Dazai. “So...I wanted to discuss what happened at the church”

Dazai smiled and nodded. “I thought you might”

“I did hear you right? Tell me I wasn't daydreaming” Chuuya looked intently at the other man.

Dazai grinned widely with his mug near his lips “Yes, you heard me”

Chuuya fidgeted in his seat, feeling like Dazai was tormenting him. “And you said you loved me, right?”

Dazai's grin widened and he took another sip of coffee “I did”

Chuuya punched Dazai in the arm, causing him to spill some of his drink on his shirt.

“Stop messing with me” Chuuya grumbled

Dazai laughed and wiped his shirt “I'm not doing anything!”

Chuuya sulked “You are, you're not...talking to me properly”

Dazai laughed again and saw Chuuya's bottom lip sticking out. “I am, I'm answering your questions”

Chuuya folded his arms across his chest and sat back on the couch. “You're being awkward”

“Chuuya...” Dazai finished his coffee and put the mug on the table. He turned himself around to face the man still sulking on the couch. “I did say I love you, because I do”

Chuuya stopped sulking and smiled “I knew you did!” He stopped and thought to himself for a moment. “But how? I thought you were too scared to say it”

Dazai shrugged “I don't know...it just...came out”

Chuuya excitedly unfolded his arms and turned his body towards his partner again. “Say it again”

Dazai chuckled “Why?”

“I want to hear you say it” Chuuya's eyes were pleading, begging to hear him say it again.

Dazai took his boyfriends hands in his own and smiled sweetly. “Chuuya Nakahara...I love you”

Chuuya beamed a smile and held Dazai hands tighter.

“I love you more than anything, anyone, I have ever loved in my entire miserable life” Dazai felt his heart swell as he finally felt the courage to tell Chuuya exactly how he felt.

“I have loved you since we were young. And I will love you until I fail to draw breath” He looked into Chuuya's beautiful blue eyes. “I want to be with you in this life, and the next...if there is one” he gave a slight chuckle at himself.

Chuuya jumped forward and hugged Dazai tightly. He held onto him with so much force that Dazai felt the air being squeezed out of him.

“Ow...Chuuya, I cant breathe”

Chuuya sat back quickly and put his hands on Dazai's chest. “Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you”

Dazai began laughing seeing the concern on Chuuya's face and the other man joined in. They laughed until Dazai saw the tears in Chuuya's eyes.

“Hey, are you ok?” he asked

Chuuya nodded and sniffed “Yeah. I'm great”

“Why are you crying then?” Dazai ran his thumb along Chuuya's eye, wiping a tear away.

“I'm not crying” Chuuya smiled meekly

Dazai mocked a stern look “You are, my wet thumb says so” He held it up showing Chuuya his tear

Chuuya shrugged smiling “I dunno...I'm happy”

His smile dropped as he thought about something else he wanted to ask

“What is it?” Dazai noticed the man's pondering

Chuuya took a deep breath. Did he dare? “Does this mean...you want to marry me?”

Dazai smiled sweetly and nodded “Yes, I will marry you”

He grinned widely and leaned closer “I will be the best little wife you could ever hope for” he whispered while giggling

“Wife?” Chuuya chuckled

“Husband! Wife! Who cares?” Dazai was waving his hands in the air like he was reciting poetry “I don't care who wears the pants, as long as I can get in yours” He winked and continued to giggle

Chuuya laughed at his antics. Looking at the man he could now call his own, he felt the happiest he'd ever been. Dazai was such a handsome man, so full of kindness and compassion. Continuing to stare at him he began to feel a hunger begin to burn inside him. He bit his bottom lip, and flashed a lustful grin at his now fiance.

Dazai noticed and raised his brow and smiled. He leaned in and began kissing Chuuya, soft and gentle, building to yearning and craving.

Chuuya unbuttoned his lovers shirt and slid it off his body, throwing it on the floor.

Dazai crawled across Chuuya and started biting his neck. Feeling his pants being unzipped, he unbuckled them and did a little wiggle so they slid down his legs. He kicked them off onto the floor, never moving from his partners neck.

Chuuya reached his hands down Dazai's underwear and began to stroke him.

Dazai moaned loudly and bit Chuuya harder.

Chuuya pulled Dazai's underwear down, allowing his now hard cock to be pulled down then bounce back up upon being released. He rubbed him again, an intense urge to please him.

Without warning Dazai tried to pick Chuuya up. He fumbled a little but managed to lift him slightly.

Chuuya tried to stand up, making it easier for the weaker man to support his weight.

As Dazai got to his feet with his arm's around Chuuya, the smaller man jumped up and wrapped his arms and legs round him.

Dazai kissed Chuuya as he awkwardly carried him to the bedroom, dropping him on the bed.

Chuuya let out a winded laugh as he felt himself dumped down.

Dazai walked to the drawer he remembered Chuuya taking the lube from, and grabbed the bottle. He was too impatient to try things slowly tonight.

Returning to Chuuya he pulled the man's pyjama bottoms off. Squirting the lubricant in his hand, he quickly rubbed it along his shaft. He climbed onto the bed above Chuuya and put his hands behind the smaller man's knees, pushing his legs towards his chest. He positioned himself and carefully slid inside.

Chuuya clawed at Dazai's back as he felt him enter him. He had been waiting for this all night and wasn't disappointed. Wrapping his legs around him, he tried to pull Dazai in deeper.

Dazai put his arms under Chuuya's back and gripped his shoulders tightly, using his body as leverage to drive into him harder. Pressing his body closer to him he felt Chuuya's cock rubbing against his stomach.

Chuuya dug his fingers into Dazai's back as his prostate was assaulted. His breathing, ragged panting, spurred his lover to go faster.

Dazai growled in frustration, unable to satisfy himself. His lust was overwhelming and no matter how fast or hard he thrust he felt it wasn't enough.

He leant back moving Chuuya's legs from him, pinning them down on the bed. He thrust so hard that Chuuya moved slightly up the bed with each motion. After another onslaught of desperate pounding he grabbed Chuuya's waist and dragged him back down the bed.

Chuuya looked lovingly at Dazai, his body drenched in sweat, and rubbed one of his nipples while admiring him.

Dazai paused, trying to catch his breath, wiping the sweat from his face. He watched Chuuya, feeling his lust for him burning in his soul.

“Dazai...” Chuuya spoke softly and seductively “Dominate me”

Dazai grunted loudly as his lover's words aroused him even more. He moved backwards off the bed, grabbing Chuuya by the waist and positioning him on the edge. He reached out and grabbed Chuuya by the throat, forcefully holding him down.

Using his free hand he positioned himself again and slammed into his partners already sore hole.

Chuuya bit his lip in pain as his ass was pummelled by his insatiable lover. Feeling his strong hand slightly choking him was so erotic, he quickly felt his shaft spurt his semen all over Dazai's hot sweaty body. He felt Dazai's grip tighten and knew he was close.

Dazai's body felt like it was on fire. He was so desperate to please the other man his heart pounded in his chest, his breathing heavy and panting. His love making was so frantic he feared he would hurt his partner, but the other man's constant moaning encouraged his sexual urges.

Just when he thought he couldn't go on anymore his orgasm hit him hard. He had never felt such a need to cum in Chuuya, but tonight it erupted from him with such force he almost screamed out. He gripped at the bed trying to steady himself as his legs almost gave out. His loud groan reverberated around the room, ending as he collapsed on the man beneath him.

Chuuya held Dazai's heaving body, stroking his hair trying to soothe him. He felt his shaking body and was worried he'd pushed himself too far this time.

Dazai took in a deep breath and hummed to himself, feeling completely fulfilled.

“I love you, Chuuya” he managed to mumble, totally exhausted

“I love you too” Chuuya smiled, gently kissing him

Chapter Text

Dazai woke to the feeling of Chuuya's arms around him. Their legs had intertwined in their sleep. He yawned and hummed gently to himself, enjoying the warmth of his fiance and the blanket that covered them.

“Good morning” A familiar voice spoke softly behind him

He turned his head slightly to see Chuuya smiling at him. The sun shining on the back of his head made him look like an angel.

“Good morning, handsome ” Dazai grinned. He reached his hand up to Chuuya's arm and ran his fingers down it.

Chuuya kissed the back of Dazai's neck and pulled him closer. He moaned softly and rubbed himself against his partner's behind.

Dazai grinned “Well...You're eager this morning”

“I've been awake for a while, just watching you sleep” Chuuya continued his kisses on Dazai's neck.

Dazai tapped him on the arm “Let me go to the bathroom, I'll be right back”

Chuuya groaned releasing him “Fine, but be quick”

Dazai got up and hurried to the bathroom. Quickly relieving himself, he flushed and washed his hands. Rushing back to the bedroom, hands still dripping, he dived into bed facing away from the other man, and pulled the blanket back over himself. He pulled his legs up to his chest and waited to see if Chuuya noticed.

Chuuya giggled “Oh, I see how it is”

“I have no idea what you mean” Dazai feigned ignorance, smiling to himself

Chuuya moved himself down the bed, pulling the blanket down so it didn't cover his face. He rubbed himself against Dazai's backside, causing his erection to become firmer.

Dazai felt hands on his ass, spreading his cheeks. His eyes widened as he looked around the room, waiting. Feeling the head of Chuuya's penis gently poking around trying to gain entry, he reached behind and guided it to his hole and felt it gently penetrate him.

Hearing Chuuya moan softly he carefully pressed himself back so it entered deeper.

Chuuya ran his tongue up Dazai's warm body as he began to make love to him. He wrapped his arms round him and buried his face in his back as the pleasure began to grip him. His gentle motions caused him to let out small gasps.

Dazai's toes curled as his lover spooned him, slowly and gently moving his shaft inside him. He linked their fingers together and moaned softly.

“I need you so much” Chuuya breathed and kissed Dazai's naked skin, savouring the feeling on his lips.

“I need you too” Dazai whispered pushing harder onto his partner's cock.

“Tell me you love me” Chuuya whispered, still keeping a slow steady rhythm.

“I love you, Chuuya” Dazai whispered back and squeezed Chuuya's hands.

They were so enthralled in each they didn't notice Dazai's phone buzzing on the floor. As it started to make a ring tone Dazai squeezed Chuuya's hands again. “Ignore it”

After a few seconds of ringing the phone went silent.

Chuuya never stopped, never changed his pace. He wanted Dazai to feel his love, feel it from his very core. He had never felt so loved, so wanted, so needed. He wanted to make sure Dazai felt the same.

Dazai smiled knowingly. Even though Chuuya always tried to act tough around people, he knew he was a gentle soul. He bent his head down and raised his hands, kissing Chuuya's fingers tenderly.

Chuuya began to thrust himself a little faster into his fiance, resting his face on Dazai's back. He breathed him in, his body was intoxicating.

His heart pounded in his chest, a heart only made complete by the man he was making love to.

Dazai began to move his hips to flow with Chuuya's momentum, causing him to go deeper. He had exhausted himself so much the night before, he was happy to let his partner take the lead.

Chuuya began to bite on Dazai's back, an insatiable urge beginning to take over him. He had wanted to be nothing but gentle, but it was becoming overwhelming.

He didn't want to finish yet, wanting this feeling to last forever, but he didn't want to stop either. As he felt the pressure build and his shaft begin to release into his partner, he pushed himself in hard and held it. A gentle moan escaped his lips and he lay still.

He didn't want to move, didn't want to lose the feeling of being complete.

Dazai squeezed his partners hands, comforting him. He released the hand Chuuya was trying to pull free, and then felt it on his cock. Lowering his legs slightly to give the other man more access, he moaned softly as Chuuya grasped his shaft and pumped it vigorously.

Chuuya's heavy breathing in his ear, he felt the pressure building, wanting to be released.

“Do it for me” The sensual whisper aroused him so much he couldn't hold it in any longer. Holding his breath, he let himself go.

Both men lay still together, neither wanting to leave the moment and come back to the world.

As Chuuya's penis began to soften it slid out. He instantly felt the loss of being inside his love.

Dazai rolled over to face him. He took him in his arms and held him close to him.

Chuuya rested his head on Dazai's chest, listening to his heartbeat.

“I love you” Dazai whispered softly

Chuuya wiped his sticky hand on the sheet and held his lover, tightening his grip on the other man's body, his heart aching “I love you too...so much it hurts”

“I know, Chuuya” Dazai said gently “I feel it too”

“What time is it?” Chuuya asked, still clinging to Dazai's naked body

“It's Chuuya O'clock” Dazai chuckled

Chuuya laughed “Jerk. No really, what time is it?”

“I don't know” Dazai grinned “I cant see the time on the top of your head”

“I don't care then” Chuuya said, snuggling closer to Dazai's chest “I'm not moving”

“You'll have to sooner or later” Dazai grinned, not actually wanting his words to be true.

“I just want to stay here forever” Chuuya breathed contentedly

“But what if we starve to death?” Dazai joked

“Then I'll just eat you” Chuuya smirked

“I bet I taste delicious!” Dazai grinned

Chuuya gently bit Dazai's chest. “You do” he giggled

Dazai smiled to himself hearing Chuuya being silly. It always made him happy when the other man let his guard down and allowed himself to joke around.

“Well, we better get up” Dazai sighed “I need to see who called me”

He started to sit up, but Chuuya pulled him back down and kissed him “Just five more minutes”

He smiled gently “Ok, five more”

Taking a sip of his soup, Dazai was yet again impressed by Chuuya's cooking skills. Breakfast this morning was grilled salmon, rice and miso soup.

He thought it would just be toast, but due to their earlier activities Chuuya had worked up an appetite.

“So who called you?” Chuuya asked while putting a piece of salmon in his mouth, still walking around in his pyjama pants.

Dazai picked his phone up from the counter and turned it on. “Oh...it was Ranpo. I hope he's ok”

He was about to call him when Chuuya pushed the phone down. “Eat first, I'm sure he can wait a little longer”

“Yes wife” Dazai chuckled, picking up a piece of fish and eating it

“Tch...wife” Chuuya grinned while chewing

Dazai watched Chuuya curiously as he walked round the kitchen eating. “Why don't you sit to eat?”

Chuuya stopped and shrugged “I dunno, I'm just fidgety this morning”

“Any particular reason why?” Dazai picked up a large clump of rice and put it in his mouth

Chuuya shook his head and swallowed “No. I just feel uneasy this morning”

Dazai frowned and picked up his phone again “I really should call Ranpo”

Chuuya sighed in exasperation “Fine. Call him then”

Dazai raised a brow “Don't you like him?”

Chuuya rolled his eyes “He's ok, he just winds me up”

“Mr Fancy Hat” Dazai chuckled

Chuuya pointed his chopsticks at him and scowled playfully “I hate when he calls me that”

Dazai laughed and put his phone to his ear waiting for Ranpo to pick up.

“Dazai!” Ranpo exclaimed happily from the other end. “Good morning! I tried to call you earlier but there was no answer”

“Yeah sorry about that, I was...busy” Dazai stuck his tongue out at Chuuya, who was making mocking thrusting movements while silently laughing

“Anyway...” Ranpo's voice pulled him away from Chuuya's antics “I think I know who murdered Fukuzawa”

Dazai's eyes widened so much that Chuuya frowned at him questioning “You do?”

“You're in the Port Mafia again right?” Ranpo asked

“Yes, why?”

“I think you should ask you boss about it” Ranpo sighed “Hey, don't eat that! No! That's mine!”

Dazai heard a loud bang on the other side of the call and something brushing against the mic.

“Sorry Dazai” Ranpo groaned “I have to go, the cat is trying to steal my food again”

The call ended and Dazai put the phone back on the counter.

Chuuya, still chewing, looked to Dazai, his face questioning “So? What did he say?”

Dazai looked down at the counter, his eyes darting around while thinking. He looked to Chuuya and frowned “He said to question Mori about Fukuzawa's death”

Chuuya's eyes widened in surprise “Mori? How would Mori know anything about it?”

Dazai rubbed his chin “I don't know...but Ranpo has never been wrong”

Chuuya huffed “Tch...never?”

“Never” Dazai's face was deathly serious

Chuuya walked around the counter and hugged Dazai from behind, still holding his chopsticks.

“We still have a few days before we have to be back at work” He kissed him on the neck and rested his chin on his shoulder “Can't it wait a few days? I wanted to spend more time with you”

“It could...” Dazai began

Chuuya sighed “But you don't want to”

Dazai turned his head to kiss Chuuya on the cheek “I'm sorry. Fukuzawa was my friend, I need to know”

“Alright” Chuuya kissed Dazai and stood up “We can go check it out”

Dazai began to stand. Chuuya tapped him on the top of the head with his chopsticks.

“After you've eaten”

Dazai sat back down grinning, putting more food in his mouth.

It was early in the afternoon by the time they got to the Port Mafia Headquarters. Chuuya wasn't happy about going into work early, but he understood it was important to Dazai.

Dazai smiled weakly at him “I'm sorry”

“It's fine” Chuuya smiled reassuringly “Let's go”

They got out of the car and walked to the elevator. Dazai pushed the button on the panel and they ascended.

“Hey” Dazai whispered “Have you ever had sex in an elevator?”

“What?” Chuuya frowned “No”

“Really?” Dazai was surprised by his answer. He was so handsome, he was sure he must have already had someone.

“Have we had sex in an elevator?” Chuuya questioned

Dazai shook his head “No...not yet anyway” He grinned to himself, thinking about taking Chuuya right there.

Chuuya chuckled “Then I haven't had sex in an elevator”

“Where have you had sex then?” Dazai pried further

Chuuya sighed “All the places we've had sex”

Dazai raised his brow “So I'm the only one you've had sex with?”

Chuuya nodded silently

“Oh” Dazai replied, slightly surprised

Chuuya coughed loudly “What about you?”

Dazai grinned at him, realising they had both been virgins up to this point. “Same as you”

Chuuya chuckled, realising the same “Shut up then”

The elevator doors opened and they walked out in unison towards Mori's office.

“Hi erm...Atsuji...no wait...Atsuya” Dazai began, trying to remember one of the guards names.

“We want to see Mori” Chuuya said sternly

The guard tapped his in-ear mic and talked to Mori. “He will see you” he replied

The doors opened and they entered. Elise was on the floor drawing pictures.

“Dazai, Chuuya. I did not expect to see you so soon” Mori smiled and got up from his seat. He walked towards the pair who were feeling awkward about turning up without a plan “How can I help you?”

Dazai stepped forward, looking smart as always in his suit. “I wanted to discuss Fukuzawa's murder with you”

Mori sneered slightly and then tried to smile “Very well. What would you ask me?”

Chuuya looked down at Elise and observed her drawings. He recognised the golden pocket watch scrawled onto one of the sheets of paper. There was also a picture of the Sky Casino.

Dazai coughed, trying to clear his throat “I have reason to believe you were involved somehow”

Mori gave Dazai a menacing stare “Are you accusing me of murdering Fukuzawa?”

Chuuya grabbed the picture of the pocket watch from the floor and thrust it out to Mori “What do you know about this? About the man that carries it?”

“You as well, Chuuya?” Mori scowled.

He turned and walked away from them. “I'm am surprised at you both”

Dazai looked to Chuuya, who was becoming increasingly irritated. The smaller man began to crumple the paper he was still holding on to.

Turning again to face them, Mori's features were full of disdain “Have I not given you a home in the Port Mafia? Taken you in when nobody else would? And now you implicate me with murder?”

Dazai began to doubt himself but Chuuya turned to him with conviction “He's lying”

“What's going on Rintaro?” Elise asked as she walked to Mori and stood beside him.

“Nothing dear, go back to your drawings” Mori's face softened speaking to the little girl

“Elise” Chuuya turned to the girl and held out his drawing “Why did you draw this?”

Elise smiled “Rintaro's friend was here earlier, and it looked so pretty”

Dazai and Chuuya looked to each other.

Mori attempted to grab a scalpel from his coat, but Chuuya used his ability to fiercely launched him across the room into his desk. It smashed as his body hit it, objects scattering to the floor.

As Mori hit the edge of the desk he felt his back snap. He dropped sitting to the floor, unable to move his legs.

Elise ran to Mori, crouching beside him. She looked angrily at Chuuya.

“Why did you hurt Rintaro?!” She demanded.

Chuuya threw the drawing to the floor angrily and glared at his Boss. “You son of a bitch. I trusted you! I have been your errand boy ever since I joined the Port Mafia” His anger beginning to burn inside him deeper, he thought back to all the things he had done, the people he had killed, all to please this man who now stared at him with so much contempt.

“Chuuya” Mori sniggered “You have no proof of anything”

A large syringe appeared in Elise's hands and she charged towards the angry red head. He dodged quickly to the side and leapt towards her, his leg outstretched. Kicking her into one of the large windows, it smashed in a loud crash as she went through it. She floated in the air for a moment, before regaining her composure and launching herself towards her attacker ready to impale him with her weapon.

Dazai dashed over to Mori and touched his shoulder, causing Elise to disappear just as she was about to stab at Chuuya with the large syringe.

Chuuya charged towards Mori fuming, glowing with a red aura. He grabbed him by his collar. “I know what you did, you bastard”

His rage burned inside him, furious at the man he had pledged himself to and been betrayed by.

“You killed Fukuzawa with that freak. And tried to kill me.” He jerked Mori's collar harder “You put Dazai with that bitch, knowing she would try to seduce him! You have gone out of your way to separate us...why?”

Mori gave a sinister chuckle “Chuuya. You must know Dazai has always been the priority for my successor. Things were going to plan and then you became an obstacle. Surely you must understand my reasoning”

Chuuya's aura became stronger, the floor beneath his feet crumbling. “An obstacle?! What about my loyalty? What about my priorities?!”

“Chuuya...please calm down” Dazai held his hand out to Chuuya, trying to calm his angry partner.

As Chuuya turned to look at Dazai, Mori pulled a larger scalpel from his coat and stabbed Chuuya in the chest.

Chuuya reeled backwards and coughed up blood. He fell to the floor clutching at his chest, having trouble breathing. The realisation that he was nothing more than a pawn, expendable, hurt his heart more than the blade that was dangerously close to it.

“Chuuya!” Dazai ran to crouch beside his injured partner, his hands frantically moving around his chest seeing if he could help him “It's ok. Just hold on”

Chuuya smiled, blood staining his lips. “I'm fine. Just don't let that asshole get away”

Dazai stood up, his brow furrowed with deep seated rage. He picked up the scalpel Mori had dropped earlier and walked slowly towards his Boss.

Crouching down in front of him, he smiled wickedly “You always thought I would be the one to kill you.” He leaned closer to him and spoke softly into his ear menacingly. “I would hate to disappoint you”

He pressed the scalpel deeply into the side of Mori's neck and swiped it across the jugular vein, causing blood to spurt from the wound.

“Dazai” Mori smiled defeated “You have always reminded me so much of myself”

Dazai threw the scalpel behind him. “You could have made the Mafia great, but your own ambition blinded you to the truth. I would never have been your instrument of suffering” He watched as his Boss's eyes slowly began to fade. ”And now you are dying, left with nothing but the knowledge that you failed”

Mori's smile fell, the acceptance of his death etched on his face

Dazai stood up defiantly “Goodbye, Mori”

As Mori slumped to the floor, Dazai rushed back to Chuuya. “Get up, I'm taking you to Yosano”

He helped Chuuya to his feet, using his shoulder to support him. They walked to the doors and Chuuya forced them open with his gravity manipulation.

Walking past the unconscious guards, Chuuya strained to breath, blood gurgling in his throat.

As they stumbled to the elevator, Kouyou came rushing towards them, escorted by several guards. Seeing Chuuya's wound, she turned to Dazai. “What happened?”

“Mori stabbed me” Chuuya coughed, blood running down the sides of his mouth.

“Where is Mori?” she questioned, looking at the scalpel in Chuuya's chest.

“He's back in his office” Dazai replied scornfully “Probably dead by now”

Kouyou looked at them both with a worried expression “Go!” She gestured for them to leave “I'll cover for you”

Chuuya smiled weakly “Thank you Ane-san”

She nodded and used an arm to make the guards clear a path.

Dazai helped Chuuya walk to the elevator and pressed the button. “Thank you Kouyou” he said gratefully as the doors closed.

As the elevator descended Dazai lost his grip on Chuuya and he slumped to the floor.

“I don't suppose you want that elevator sex now?” Chuuya forced a chuckle, spitting out blood.

“Hush” Dazai crouched and stroked his head. “Don't talk”

As the doors opened, Dazai picked up his injured partner and took him to the passenger side of the car.

“Give me your keys” he demanded

“You cant drive!” Chuuya protested

“Just give them to me!” Dazai was panicking that they wouldn't reach Yosano in time, and he was in no mood to argue.

Chuuya took the keys from his pocket with a bloodied hand and gave them to him.

Dazai pressed the button to unlock the car and pulled the door open, carefully placing Chuuya in the seat.

He rushed around to the other door and jumped in. Taking his phone out of his pocket, he found Yosano's number and pressed the button, placing the phone on the dashboard.

He buckled Chuuya into the seat as Yosano answered.

“Hey Dazai..What's”

“Get to the old Agency church! Chuuya's been seriously hurt!” The distress in his voice was obvious

“What kind of injury?” she asked. The mic made muffled noises as she ran.

Dazai buckled himself in and turned on the engine. “Chest wound...the bastard stabbed him!”

“I'm on my way. Don't let him remove it” Yosano hung up.

Dazai pulled out of the garage and onto the main road. Stepping on the gas the car jerked forward.

“Don't you crash my car, asshole” Chuuya complained weakly

“I don't intend to....don't touch it!” Dazai swerved slightly as he stopped Chuuya removing the scalpel from his chest.

“I love you Dazai...” Chuuya began

“Shut up Chuuya!” Dazai scowled “You're going to be fine”

“Yeah but...just in case I'm not” He coughed loudly, blood spraying onto the window. He tried to take a deep breath and winced in pain

“We're almost there” Dazai swerved again to go past another vehicle.

As they reached their destination the car stopped sharply, causing Chuuya to jerk forward.

“Son of a bitch!” Chuuya grimaced, his hand subconsciously going to his chest.

Ignoring his insult, Dazai unbuckled himself and jumped out of the car. He ran round to the passenger side and opened the door so hard Chuuya thought he was going to rip it off.

Dazai leaned over Chuuya carefully, making sure not to brush against the scalpel that was still imbedded in his fiance's chest. He unbuckled him and lifted him out of the seat. He half carried, half dragged, Chuuya down the tunnel and along the tracks.

Kicking the door open he saw Yosano running towards him. “Help him! Please!” Dazai shouted in a panic.

“Put him down over here” Yosano pointed to an empty space on the floor.

Dazai gently put Chuuya down where he had been told.

Yosano crouched beside her patient inspecting his wound.

“The blade has pierced his lung” she said looking to Dazai “Lucky for him it didn't go any further. Unlucky for him, I'm going to have to push it into his heart”

“What!?” Chuuya looked up to Dazai with wide eyes

“I'm sorry Chuuya. But you'll feel much better afterwards” Dazai gave him a weak smile

“You need to be on the verge of death before I can heal you” Yosano explained looking down at Chuuya. She gave him a maniacal smile “This is going to hurt”

Chuuya looked to Dazai, his eyes pleading to take him away and find another answer “Dazai?”

“I'll be outside” Dazai winced “I cant watch this”

“Dazai!” Chuuya called after his partner as he left the room.

Dazai stood in the tunnel, knowing this was going to be excruciating for the young man.

He heard Chuuya's voice ring out in the room. “ARGH! GET THE FUCK OFF ME YOU CRAZY BITCH!”

He saw a shadow in the tunnel and watched, waiting to see who appeared. Kunikida came casually strolling along and stopped when he saw the man standing outside the church door.

“What are you doing here Dazai?” he asked as he approached the distressed young man.

“Chuuya's inside, he got stabbed, Yosano's working on him” Dazai frowned sadly

“Stabbed? By who?” Kunikida looked confused, wondering what trouble the pair had gotten into.

“Mori” Dazai began pacing. “Ranpo said to question Mori about Fukuzawa's death, and Chuuya saw a picture of the watch that guy used to summon Lovecraft. Elise said it was Mori's friend, and there was a fight...and Chuuya got stabbed in the chest”

“I see” Kunikida rubbed his brow “And Mori?”

“I killed him” Dazai sighed. “His plans were to get me to rejoin the Port Mafia. Chuuya was just collateral damage”

“Is Chuuya going to be alright?” Kunikida looked genuinely concerned

Dazai nodded “Yes. He wont have a physical scar, but I cant say the same for his mental state”

Kunikida shuddered, thinking back to the last time Yosano treated him.

The door opened and Dazai's head spun around quickly, seeing the doctor.

“He's asking for you” she smiled gently.

Dazai ran into the room and over to Chuuya who was still laying on the floor. His partner's chest was still wet with blood, a hole in his clothing showing where the scalpel had penetrated. His skin, however, was completely healed

“Get me out of here” Chuuya's face was a mask of trauma

“I'm sorry Chuuya, it was the only way” Dazai apologised as he pulled the emotionally scarred man to his feet

Dazai looked to Yosano who had just walked back in the room, followed by Kunikida. “Thank you”

He gently moved his fiance to a pew and helped him sit down.

Chuuya looked up to see Yosano and flinched back,

“So, care to tell me how you got one of Mori's scalpel blades imbedded in your chest?” she asked the injured man.

Dazai explained everything to her, including killing Mori.

“Well, this is a problem” Kunikida pushed his glasses up his nose in thought. “With the Port Mafia leaderless, they could cause real problems for the city”

Chuuya scowled at him “We're not animals. There are still others in power to keep things running”

“Kouyou also said she would cover for us” Dazai explained

“So who is next line?” Kunikida asked

“That would be Kouyou...” Chuuya said checking his chest to see his body restored, there wasn't even a scar “...or me”

Dazai's heart sank. The Port Mafia Boss position was a big responsibility. If Chuuya was boss they wouldn't be able to spend as much time together.

“Chuuya, maybe you could let Kouyou take it” Dazai knew he had made a mistake the instant he said it

Chuuya looked at him with a pained expression “You don't think I'm good enough to be the boss?”

“Of course you are, I mean it's a lot to take on” Dazai tried to reason with the offended man

Chuuya scowled “I've worked hard in the Mafia, I have as much authority as Kouyou to lead it”

He got up from his seat and walked towards the door

“Chuuya, wait!” Dazai chased after him. Knowing he had upset his fiance made him feel like crap.

“You're a real asshole sometimes” Chuuya growled as they walked out of the room.

“I know, I'm sorry” Dazai apologized “You are good enough to be boss, and you do deserve it”

“But?” Chuuya raised his brows and waited for an answer

Dazai whined “Because..selfish reasons”

Chuuya spoke angrily, hurt by his partners lack of faith in him and his own ambitions “Because you want to be boss?!”

Dazai waved his hands at Chuuya dismissively “No! I do not want it. I have never wanted it”

“Then what reasons?” Chuuya didn't understand what he was trying to say

Dazai kicked at the floor “Because...i won't be able to see you as much” he sulked

Chuuya's bellowing laughter made Dazai jump back “You idiot! If I'm boss you can stay with me all the time.”

“But the other leaders...” Dazai began to protest

Chuuya huffed “Tch...I don't care what they did. I do things my own way”

Yosano walked out the door and almost bumped into the pair “Oh you're still here?”

“We were just going” Chuuya smiled to the woman who had just saved his life

“We were?” Dazai questioned

“Yeah, we're going to see Kouyou” Chuuya grinned, his plan already bouncing around in his head

“Hey Doc...Yosano” Chuuya corrected himself “Thank you. You didn't have to help me, and you would have been within your rights not to. But I appreciate it”

She smiled gently at him “It's ok Chuuya. Dazai never would have forgiven me if I hadn't” She began to walk away “Come see me again any time!”

Chuuya's face went white. He looked to Dazai “You are so lucky she can't heal you”

Dazai laughed out loud. Due to Yosano's healing being an ability she couldn't technically heal him. There was a very slim chance that if he did die she could bring him back. Something about the time it took between his heart beating and the blood reaching his brain, activating his neutralizing ability. But he hadn't really paid attention, and he had no intentions of dying

They walked to Chuuya's car. Chuuya held out his hand to Dazai. “Keys”

Dazai was about to argue when Chuuya shot him a stern expression

Throwing the keys to Chuuya, he got in the passenger seat and buckled himself in.

Chuuya ran his finger along the car before he got into the drivers seat “You better not have scratched my car, or I'm taking it out of your ass” he grinned and turned on the engine.

He hit the gas and the car sped off towards the Port Mafia Headquarters.

Chapter Text

As Dazai and Chuuya entered the Port Mafia building they were met by Atsushi and Akutagawa.

Dazai hadn't seen his old apprentice since rejoining the organization, but he hadn't changed.

Akutagawa was slightly shorter than him, with very pale skin and a slim build. He wore a long black coat reaching past his knees, covering a pair of black fitting pants and black dress shoes. Underneath his coat he wore a barely visible white shirt, most of it being covered by the ruffled fabric that decorated it.

His hair was black and short, a pair of bangs that went down each side of his face ending in white tips. His eyes were sharp and dark grey, with eyebrows so thin they could be mistaken for missing. His mouth was thin and usually expressing annoyance. This man had a lot of issues and was generally unfriendly to anyone except his sister Gin.

“Hello Akutagawa” Dazai smiled at the man clearly not happy to see him “Long time no see”

“Hello Dazai” Akutagawa sneered at him. He had not forgiven Dazai for the abuse he had endured due to his violent training methods. Despite his earlier feelings of needing Dazai's approval, he no longer felt them.

“What are you guys doing here?” Chuuya asked, surprised to see them here already.

“Kouyou called us” Atsushi's usually cheerful face was anxious. “She told us Mori was killed”

Chuuya huffed angrily “Tch...He tried to butcher me!”

The younger men noticed Chuuya's chest, still wet from his blood and with a hole over the left side.

“You fought with Mori?” Akutagawa eyed the red head suspiciously.

“I'm sure we'll have time to explain things later” Dazai interrupted. “We need to see Kouyou, do you know where she is?”

“Mori's office” Atsushi informed him “We were just going to see her ourselves”

Dazai nodded and the group got in the elevator. Chuuya pressed the button and stood beside Dazai protectively. He knew Akutagawa was prone to outbursts and he didn't want him to attack him while they were in close quarters.

The doors opened and the men walked towards Mori's office. The large wooden doors were still laying on the floor where Chuuya had knocked them.

Inside, Kouyou stood staring out of the broken window, the wind gently blowing her kimono around her. Mori's body had already been removed, a large area of blood stained the carpet where he had been.

As the group entered the room Kouyou turned to see Chuuya and rushed over to him, holding him by the shoulders and looking at his chest.

“Are you alright? What happened to your wound”

“I'm fine Ane-san” Chuuya smiled, trying to reassure his friend “The old Agency doc fixed me up. Not even a scratch”

She quickly gave him a hug, causing Chuuya to look surprised. She had never hugged him before.

She let go of the small red head and composed herself. Looking sternly to Dazai she walked to stand in front of him. “Tell me just what the hell happened here!” Her voice was angry and Dazai recoiled slightly at being shouted at.

Dazai took a deep breath and explained everything, Atsushi and Akutagawa listening closely to the story.

“So we decided...” Chuuya began “That it was best for us to come and talk with you”

Kouyou turned away from them and walked to the broken desk, looking down at the stained carpet. “I don't blame you for what you did” Turning to Chuuya her eyes were pained “But I wish you had come to me first”

Chuuya frowned, feeling he had let her down. “I'm sorry. I didn't want to get you involved”

She chuckled to herself “But I am. Because I have to clean this mess up, as I always do”

“I'm sorry Ane-san” Chuuya looked to the floor, feeling his shame engulfing his cheeks.

“So what happens now?” Akutagawa's voice was low and irritated as usual.

“Well first we need to inform the rest of the Port Mafia.” Kouyou explained, picking up a pen holder from the floor. It was covered in Mori's blood. “The Black Lizard's will need to be notified”

She stared at the holder for a few seconds before dropping it to the floor “And then there's the business of assigning the new leader”

Chuuya stepped forward and pushed out his chest. “I want to do it”

Everyone looked at him and he let his posture drop slightly. “But...i don't want to do it alone”

Kouyou smiled at his enthusiasm. “Are you sure Chuuya?” she ask kindly

Chuuya nodded, slightly embarrassed “Yes. I think I have proven myself more than capable...and I'm ready to do it”

Dazai's heart swelled with pride. He knew Chuuya would be a great Boss for the Mafia. That he would be firm but fair. He actually cared for the people under him, and held a great love for the city. He was the perfect choice.

Kouyou smiled to herself, feeling the same way. She gave Chuuya a gentle nod “I think so”

“Don't you think some people are going to be a little resentful knowing that your boyfriend killed the Boss?” Akutagawa held no love for Dazai, and his tone was sharp.

“He's my fiance” Chuuya harshly corrected him, feeling the ring around his neck that he always wore “And that is none of anyone's business. It doesn't affect my ability to lead”

Hearing the news Kouyou smiled widely. “You got engaged? That's wonderful!”

Atsushi beamed a smile to Dazai “Congratulations!”

Dazai smiled sweetly to his friend. “Thank you. But that's not what we're here to discuss. Didn't you say you didn't want to do things alone Chuuya?”

Chuuya nodded. “Yes. I would ask that Kouyou and Dazai help me. Not as beneath me, but equals. I would be Boss purely in status, someone for people to associate with the Port Mafia”

Dazai stood beside Chuuya, putting his hand firmly on his shoulder. “I would be honoured to support you”

Akutagawa sneered and walked out of the room. Atsushi looked towards him, to Dazai, and then ran after him.

Kouyou came to stand before Chuuya and bowed slightly to her friend. “I will help you. I practically run things anyway”

Chuuya looked at them both and gave a grateful smile. “Thank you. I wont let you down”

Dazai gently squeezed the new Boss's shoulder. “You wont. I'm certain of it”

“Well...” Kouyou sighed. “I better get this place cleaned up. Is there anything specific you require Chuuya?”

Chuuya shook his head “No. Well...I would like a table in the centre, and three chairs. One for each of us” He smiled to himself. This felt like the beginning of something great. No more deception, no secret agendas. Just three people doing their best to lead the organization the way it should have been.

“Oh...” Chuuya had a thought “Give my office to Akutagawa. I think it's time he was made an executive”

Kouyou smiled to him and nodded “Yes Boss”

“Hey!” Chuuya shook his head “None of that” he smiled “I'm still just Chuuya”

She grinned at him and left the room to make arrangements.

Dazai moved to stand behind Chuuya and put his arms around his partners waist, resting his head on his shoulder. He gently kissed his cheek “You'll do great Chuuya, I know you will”

Chuuya smiled and placed his hands on Dazai's, gently squeezing them “Thank you”

Down the hallway Akutagawa stood with his back against the wall, arms folded across his chest. His face was one of extreme distemper.

“The nerve of Dazai!” he scowled furiously “To kill Mori and then come here to be joint leader!”

Atsushi smiled slightly, trying to calm his superior “I'm sure he didn't plan this. But it will be great for the Port Mafia. Chuuya, Dazai and Kouyou are amazing people”

Akutagawa snorted angrily “Tch...you really don't think he planned this with his lover?”

Atsushi grinned to himself, remembering the happy news. “No, I don't think he did” he replied, trying to hide his joy “But why does it even matter if they're together? Surely that's a good thing”

Akutagawa was about to snap at him again, when Kouyou came walking towards them. She stopped and looked at the haughty man. “Oh Akutagawa, Chuuya's old office is now yours. Congratulations, you are now an executive of the Port Mafia”

She bowed slightly and continued to walk past them.

Akutagawa's eyes widened and his jaw dropped.

“Well look at that!” Atsushi shouted excitedly. “Chuuya isn't such a bad boss after all”

Back at Chuuya's apartment the two men dropped to the couch.

“Well, that was quite the show” Dazai smiled to his partner

“What do you mean?” Chuuya asked confused

Dazai stuck his chest out and shouted “I will be leader!” and then giggled

Chuuya playfully slapped his arm. “Shut up, I didn't do that”

Dazai snuggled up to Chuuya and kissed him. “No, but you were great. I'm so proud of you, taking on this responsibility”

Chuuya smiled and ran his fingers through Dazai's hair “Thanks. But I meant it, I don't want to do it by myself. I need you and Kouyou to make sure I don't screw up. You know I can have a temper at times”

Dazai nodded “Yes, you do” He leaned closer to his partner and playfully bit his neck.

Chuuya laughed and tried to push him away “Stop, you know I'm ticklish!”

Chuuya tried to stand up but Dazai pulled him back down.

“Hey, I need to change” Chuuya complained “I'm still covered in blood”

Dazai looked down at his own shirt and jacket, it was still spattered with Mori's blood. “Hmm, you're right. I had forgotten I'm dirty too”

He let go of Chuuya and stood up, beginning to undress. When he got to his pants he noticed his partner was staring at him. “What?”

Chuuya grinned “Go on”

Dazai let out a loud laugh. “Chuuya, you are insatiable”

“I'm a hot blooded male!” Chuuya protested grinning wider “And you...you are one sexy man” He bit his bottom lip while looking at Dazai's naked chest “Can you blame me?”

“Oh really?” Dazai grinned, beginning to slowly unzip himself.

He watched Chuuya lift his head slightly and open his mouth.

Dazai turned his back to Chuuya and unbuckled his pants.

“Hey!” Chuuya complained “Don't hide it from me!”

Dazai dropped his pants and put his thumbs under the elastic of his boxer shorts. He pulled them down slightly before quickly pulling them back up.

“Dazai!” Chuuya growled “Stop teasing me!”

Dazai turned to his frustrated partner. “You are an angry little chihuahua, aren't you” He grinned seeing his partner scowl at him at being called “little” and a dog.

“Fine!” Chuuya shouted and folded his arms across his chest, pushing his back further into the couch “I don't feel like it now anyway”

Dazai smirked and walked over to Chuuya, bending down and starting to unbutton his vest. He pushed his arms down off his chest and pulled his partner forward, sliding the vest off his body. He continued, unbuttoning his shirt, and carefully removed it. He saw the ring hanging around Chuuya's neck on the silver chain.

“Do you always wear this?” Dazai asked, feeling a warm sensation in his cheeks and his heart flutter.

Chuuya nodded “Yes. Did you want it?”

“No” Dazai smiled “It looks good on you”

Chuuya took the ring in his fingers. “I like to keep it...” He let the ring go and it dropped back to his chest. He placed his hand on it “Close to my heart”

Dazai put his hand on Chuuya's. It was the sweetest gesture he'd ever seen and it made his heart swell with delight.

“You're lucky Mori didn't break it” he said, realising it had been a possibility.

“Yeah” Chuuya looked down at Dazai's hand “I would have been really upset”

“Only upset?” Dazai joked

“Ok, distraught!” Chuuya laughed “Heartbreakingly devastated!”

“But it's just a chain” Dazai smiled “We could have gotten another one”

“It's not” Chuuya's face dropped slightly “An old friend gave me it...they're not here anymore”

“Oh” Dazai was surprised Chuuya had never told him about his friend “I'm sorry Chuuya”

Chuuya shrugged “It is what it is. I cant bring them back”

“I wont leave you Chuuya” Dazai smiled and tried to reassure him

“I know” Chuuya looked into the other man's gorgeous brown eyes and smiled slightly.

Dazai kept his hand on Chuuya's for a little longer before removing it and standing up. “We better get changed. It's getting late and I wanted to talk to Kunikida before it got too late”

“Can't it wait til tomorrow?” Chuuya grumbled “I thought we could go out to dinner or something”

“You want to take me out?” Dazai looked pleasantly surprised

“Well...yeah” Chuuya smiled “We never really celebrated our engagement, and...” he leaned forward and gave Dazai a deep kiss “I am the Port Mafia Boss now. How bad would I look if I couldn't treat my man?” He gave Dazai a cheeky wink.

Dazai pushed Chuuya back on the couch and began to unzip his pants.

“Hey” Chuuya looked to his lustful fiance “I thought you wanted to get changed and do stuff”

Dazai silenced him with passionate kisses. He stopped to take a breath “They can wait”

“What made you so hot?” Chuuya chuckled while Dazai bit at his neck

“You did” he replied, kissing him intensely

“Which part?” Chuuya asked while Dazai began to forcefully pull his pants and underwear off

Dazai got on his knees between Chuuya's legs and took his partner's aroused penis in his hand. He mumbled “Boss” and then put it in his mouth sucking on it hungrily.

Chuuya's eyes widened in realisation. He had noticed from one of their previous sexual encounters that Dazai had an authority kink, but he was surprised by how turned on it was making him today.

“Damn” Chuuya groaned while gripping the couch “If I'd known it would make you this horny I would have killed Mori myself”

Dazai stopped sucking and looked up at Chuuya smiling, never taking his lovers cock from his mouth.

Chuuya smirked at him sensually “I didn't tell you to stop”

Dazai licked its entire length letting the pre-cum stick to his tongue “Yes Boss” he breathed then continued to suck Chuuya's hard shaft. He hummed and moaned to himself while he did it, causing Chuuya to gasp slightly as he felt the vibrations.

Dazai had left his phone on the couch near Chuuya. As it began to buzz and ring, the red head picked it up and threw it across the room. He was enjoying this too much to be interrupted.

Dazai looked up hearing the phone and saw Chuuya throw it across the room. He looked up at him waiting to see his reaction.

Chuuya gave him a seductive stare and looked at his penis still in Dazai's mouth. “I'm not finished. Get on with it you little...slut”

He cringed at himself as the last word came out That was so corny he thought. He expected Dazai to bite him or just get up and walk away.

He almost slid off the couch as Dazai pulled him towards himself, forcing Chuuya's cock deep into his throat as he fiercely began to deep throat him.

“Holy shit” Chuuya moaned “That really get's you going huh?”

Dazai didn't answer. He was too busy trying to please his man. He was so aroused he could feel the wet patch on his boxers rubbing against his cock.

Chuuya began to moan louder, grabbing onto the back of the couch trying to stop himself from slipping off. He really wanted to try the dirty talk again, but he felt embarrassed doing it. He didn't want Dazai to think he was stupid, but he also loved how much it turned him on. He dared to try it again.

“That's it you dirty whore. Make me cum”

He winced hearing the words leave his mouth. Hearing Dazai moan in pleasure he felt him go faster.

As he felt the pressure build up he yelped out “Don't stop...I'm gonna...”

Before he got to finish his sentence he felt himself shooting his load into his lover's mouth. He gripped the couch tighter, a loud groan escaping his lips.

Dazai let Chuuya's semen dribble out of his mouth and onto his lover's body. He grinned as he felt it trickle down his chin. He licked at it, tasting how thick and delicious it was.

Chuuya looked down to see Dazai lapping up his cum. His eyes widened in surprise. “You are one kinky son of a bitch” he chuckled

Dazai giggled at him and gave Chuuya's cock one last long suck before standing up.

Chuuya felt his semen dribbling down his balls and pulled himself back on the couch “Shit man, you made a mess”

Dazai still had lust in his eyes and a bulge in his underwear. Without saying anything he walked to stand over Chuuya, a leg on either side of him.

He pulled the front of his boxers down exposing himself, and began to jerk himself off.

Chuuya watched as he began to do it faster and then ejaculated all over his chest and stomach. He jumped slightly as Dazai's cum hit him.

Dazai made sure to completely milk out every last drop then licked it off his hand. He crouched in front of Chuuya and began licking his seed from his partners body. Some had stuck to the ring around his neck so he took it in his mouth and sucked it clean.

Chuuya was in awe seeing his lover be so vulgar. He enjoyed it but wondered what else he was going to do to surprise him.

Dazai began to kiss him and he could taste himself. He sighed in content as his lover broke the kiss and sat beside him.

“Fuck...” Chuuya let out a giggle “That was intense”

“I think you need a shower” Dazai grinned.

Chuuya looked at his body. His chest was sticky and his groin was covered in his own semen. “Yeah” He moved his foot and felt something wet on the carpet. “Shit, you got it on the floor”

Dazai smiled sheepishly “Sorry”

Chuuya pushed himself off the couch and grinned at him “It's ok. I'll get the cleaner in” He stretched his arms above his head “I'm going to take a shower”

He went to the bathroom and relieved himself. Taking the chain from around his neck he placed it on the sink, then climbed into the shower.

Dazai got up and picked up his phone. The missed call was from Kunikida.

Sitting back on the couch he pressed the button.

“Hey Kunikida. What is it?”

“Ranpo has something for you” Kunikida replied, sounding slightly irritated at Dazai not answering earlier.

The call went quiet and then Ranpo's voice spoke. “Dazai! I have some information for you. Look for the Hungry Tiger!”

Dazai was about to ask him what he was referring to and the call ended. He frowned and shrugged.

Chuuya came out of the bathroom still naked apart from the chain around his neck. He rubbed his hair vigorously with a towel.

“I feel like steak tonight. You ok with that?”

Dazai nodded and smiled. “Sounds good. Do I need to dress up for it?”

Chuuya shook his head “Nah, its a small place. I just like the food”

The naked man disappeared into the bedroom.

Dazai stared at his phone, Ranpo's words ringing in his head Hungry Tiger? What could he mean?

A short while later they pulled into the parking lot of a small restaurant. A few families with children sat inside. Dazai's face dropped as he saw the sign. Hungry Tiger.

“Chuuya, I talked to Ranpo earlier. He said to look for a hungry tiger!” Dazai shouted exasperated.

“Ok” Chuuya acknowledged calmly “There's at least two other restaurants called that in Yokohama”

Dazai frowned to himself “How do I know which is the right one?”

“I don't know” Chuuya said taking his keys from the car “Can we go eat and worry about this later?” He smiled and leaned over to kiss Dazai.

Dazai smelled his cologne and grinned. It was the one he'd told Chuuya was his favourite. He was also wearing the red shirt Dazai liked so much.

Chuuya got out of the car and looked around to see if anything was suspicious. The evening looked calm and normal. Kids sat inside happily eating and talking to their parents.

Dazai looked at himself in the small mirror. His hair was neat, his favourite blue shirt had been pressed. He smiled, he looked smart enough to be with his fiance. He got out of the car and closed the door, hearing the boop as Chuuya activated the alarm.

The early evening air was cool but not cold. Chuuya waited for Dazai to meet him and took his hand. They walked to the restaurant holding hands. As they got near the doors, Dazai noticed the sign on the door about reservations.

He looked to Chuuya worried. “Did you make a reservation? I don't think they will let us eat”

“It's fine” Chuuya smiled “I know the owner, and I've eaten here many times without making a reservation”

Chuuya opened the door and let Dazai enter first. He took his hand again as they walked inside.

A female waitress waved towards them. “Chuuya! Come sit over here” She pointed to a table.

They sat down and were given menus.

“I haven't seen you in a while” the waitress began. “How have you been?”

Chuuya smiled and nodded to the friendly lady “Good. I'll have this please” He pointed to something on the menu. “And just water please, I'm driving”

“And for your friend?” she asked looking to Dazai.

“Fiance” Chuuya smiled

The lady did a double take and smiled “Very good. I never thought you would find someone and settle down” She grinned at Dazai “And one so handsome too”

Dazai blushed and pointed to the menu “This please, and a Coca Cola”

The lady bowed respectfully and walked off.

“You don't need to tell everyone we're engaged” Dazai grinned

“Why not?” Chuuya replied taking Dazai's hands in his own “I have nothing to be ashamed of”

Dazai felt so proud of Chuuya. He seemed finally over his fear of public affection, and he was telling all his friends that he was his fiance.

He looked across to a table and saw a couple of little girls, pointing at them and giggling. Their mother said something to them and they stopped giggling and returned to eating their food.

Dazai suddenly felt self conscious. Was a family restaurant really the place for them to be.

The waitress arrived with their food and set it down on the table. “Enjoy your meal gentlemen” She bowed again and walked away

The food smelled delicious and Dazai sniffed it hungrily.

Chuuya cut off a piece of his meat and put it in his mouth. He hummed to himself satisfied. “This place always does amazing steak” He looked at Dazai who was looking at people on other tables. “Aren't you hungry?”

Dazai looked back to him and nodded. Cutting his food he put some in his mouth and sat quietly chewing.

“What's wrong?” Chuuya asked, still chewing.

“Nothing” Dazai swallowed his food and cut some more. He looked around again before putting it in his mouth.

“Don't you like it?” Chuuya asked him confused

Dazai swallowed “Yes, its good. I like it a lot”

“Then what's wrong?” He saw Dazai look down at his plate to avoid eye contact. “I'm not going to stop asking until you tell me”

Dazai sighed. Still looking at his plate he replied “There were kids, pointing at us and laughing”

“And?” Chuuya put more steak in his mouth. “Kids laugh. It's no big deal”

“They were doing it when you were holding my hands” Dazai poked his food around with his fork

Chuuya quickly chewed his food and swallowed “Dazai” he sighed “People will look at us. It doesn't matter. Now eat before it gets cold”

He heard his voice becoming irritated and tried to soften it “Please”

Dazai hadn't realised how much the normal world would affect him. While he was out killing criminals or fighting Mafia bosses, it was his world. But sat in a quiet little restaurant, with families and regular people, he felt awkward.

“You look very hunky tonight” Chuuya grinned trying to reassure his partner “They were probably just saying how sexy you look”

Dazai laughed to himself. “You're just trying to make me feel better”

Chuuya shook his head, putting more food in his mouth “Nuh huh. I bet they were saying look at that hot piece of ass over there”

Dazai laughed loudly, and then ducked his head realising how loud he had been. He grinned at Chuuya “Kids don't say that”

Chuuya beamed a smile at him while chewing. “You don't know that” He swallowed. “You don't know what they were saying, so don't worry about it”

Dazai looked at him and smiled gently “Thank you, Chuuya” He cut more of his steak and put it in his mouth, humming to himself.

While they were eating a young couple entered the restaurant. They were greeted by the same friendly waitress and Dazai smiled as he saw the young lady put her hand out and show the waitress a ring on her finger.

He looked at Chuuya and pointed his knife towards the couple. Chuuya turned to look at them.

“I think they just got engaged” Dazai grinned while chewing.

“Ah, that's nice” Chuuya smiled and went back to his food.

Dazai watched the couple be seated and the waitress took their order. A short while later their food was brought and they sat eating and chatting.

He smiled to himself, realising he wasn't so different from them. He was out for a meal with his betrothed, just as they were. Just because he and Chuuya were both men shouldn't make a difference.

As Chuuya finished his meal he sat back and rubbed his stomach. “That was amazing. I'm so full. I need to come here more often”

Dazai nodded while still eating “Yes, I like it here”

The waitress came over to them. “Can I get you anything else?”

“A piece of cheesecake please, and...” Chuuya beckoned for the waitress to come closer and held his hand to his face covering his mouth as he whispered something to her.

She smiled and nodded and walked away.

“I thought you said you were full” Dazai smiled, finishing his meal.

“There's always room for dessert” Chuuya grinned while tapping his stomach.

The waitress arrived shortly after, carrying a plate of cheesecake and a plate with a large slice of chocolate chiffon cake.

She gave the men their desserts, bowed and walked off.

Dazai's eyes widened in joy at the large piece of cake in front of him.

Seeing his reaction Chuuya smiled “I know how much you love chocolate cake”

“Chuuya!” Dazai exclaimed “This is the biggest slice of cake I've ever had!”

Chuuya laughed and waved his hand down “Calm down, it's just cake”

Dazai looked around to see people looking at him due to his outburst. He giggled embarrassed “Sorry”

They were still eating dessert when the couple who came in earlier got up and left. Dazai watched them walk to the nearby park. A familiar figure followed them.

Recognising them Dazai almost spat out his mouthful of cake. “William!” he shrieked.

Chuuya jumped at Dazai's alarmed yell, and began choking on his cheesecake. He coughed and hit his chest trying to dislodge it. When he stopped coughing he looked to Dazai, who was getting out of his seat and walking hastily to the door.

The waitress came over to Chuuya worried. “Is everything alright?”

“Yeah” Chuuya replied, quickly grabbing his wallet. He pulled out a bunch of notes and put them on the table. “I'm sorry, we have to go. Thank you for the meal”

He hurried after Dazai who was disappearing into the park.”What's going on?”

“I saw William. He went after that couple that came in earlier. He's going to kill them!” Dazai yelled in a panic, trying to see where the couple and William went. He spotted them and thrust his phone at Chuuya.

“Call Kunikida! Get Yosano out here! I'm going to see if I can stop him!”

Chuuya took the phone and Dazai ran off into the darkness.

He scrolled through the contacts and found Kunikida. Pressing the button he held it to his ear. “Pick up you asshole!” Chuuya growled wanting to give chase with the other man.

“Yes, Dazai?” Kunikida replied sleepily from the other end.

“It's Chuuya. William is in Hodogaya Park. Dazai has run after him but we need you guys here!”

He hung up and chased after his partner, hoping that he and the couple were still safe.

Chapter Text

Dazai ran frantically in the dark, trying to find the couple he had lost sight of. He finally spotted William and ran towards him, catching up just in time to see the woman slitting her throat while her partner lay on the grass already bleeding out from his wound.

“Stop!” he screamed out “William! Don't move!”

William looked to him and scowled. “Not you again. Don't you know its rude to creep up on people at night?”

Dazai tried to catch his breath and saw Charles appear out of the shadows behind William.

“You were careless” the deeper man's voice said irritated “Why do I always have to sort out your mess?”

He held his pocket watch out and the hands began to spin backwards. A large group of soldiers appeared in the darkness, guns pointed towards Dazai.

As they opened fire Dazai dived to the side behind a bush. Bullets whizzed past him narrowly missing. He heard footsteps pounding behind him and turned to see Chuuya running towards him.

Chuuya stopped and used his gravity manipulation to catch the bullets in the air, then fire them back at the soldiers. Most of them fell down but a few still stood, mindlessly firing. He dashed at the remaining men and punched them hard.

With the soldiers taken care of he ran back to his partner. “Dazai, are you alright?”

Dazai nodded as Chuuya pulled him to his feet. “I'm ok, but I didn't make it in time”

They rushed to see the couple, laying on the ground choking as their blood drained from them, their empty faces staring to the sky.

“Bastards!” Chuuya screamed frustrated “Where did they go?”

“I don't know” Dazai replied, as he gently closed the woman's eyes.

“Dazai!” Yosano and Kunikida were running to the pair. As they approached, Yosano looked to the dead couple.

“If they haven't been dead long I should be able to bring them back”

She knelt beside the deceased man and held her hand out, multicoloured butterflies floating around her.

The man gasped and opened his eyes, but they were still white, his face had no emotion.

She repeated the process on the woman. As she opened her eyes her ring began to glow red. It glowed bright and the couple's eyes began to regain colour.

The woman sat up slowly “What's going on? Where did that strange man go?”

She looked to her future husband and was confused to see him sitting on the grass beside her.

Dazai smiled relieved. “Good job Yosano”

Yosano got up and turned to Dazai “What happened? Kunikida said you were in a panic”

“We were eating dinner...” Dazai said gesturing to Chuuya “and we saw the couple come in. They ate and left, and I saw William follow them into the park”

“Then the asshole with the watch appeared and summoned these guys” Chuuya said pointing to the guards who were beginning to disappear.

Kunikida observed the guards as they faded into nothing. “These were not real people...more like ghosts”

“Ghosts of our past” Chuuya smiled slightly. “They were the GSS soldiers Dazai and I fought when we were fifteen years old”

“Excuse me?” The man on the ground stood up and pulled his fiancee to her feet. “Could anyone please explain what is going on?”

“Oh” Dazai grinned “Well a creepy guy somehow hypnotized you, and your lovely lady, into killing yourselves”

Kunikida looked at him horrified “Dazai!”

“And then...” Dazai continued, still grinning “Our lovely doctor here revived you and you are free to go home and live happy ever after”

The couple look at other, completely confused.

Chuuya sighed and rubbed his brow. How could his fiance be so stupid sometimes?

“Wait one moment” Kunikida spoke to the couple “Before you leave, would you mind explaining what the gentleman you saw, did?”

“Well..” the woman looked up as she tried to remember “He was saying how he liked my ring, and then he showed me a gold ring he had on a chain...and then I don't remember” She sighed and looked to her fiance “I'm sorry we cant help any more”

Kunikida bowed to the couple “That is very helpful, thank you”

“So, a ring?” Chuuya pondered, instinctively touching his chest feeling the ring under his shirt.

“I did see him wear a ring, on a gold chain” Dazai confirmed “But how could he use it to hypnotise a couple of people?”

“And where is he now?” Yosano wondered.

They all stood thinking while the couple left.

Chuuya thought hard, to anything he may have seen. He remembered seeing Elise's picture of the pocket watch and then it hit him

“The Sky Casino!” he yelled

“How do you figure that?” Kunikida asked, his brow raised

“Elise's pictures. The things she draws are a glimpse of the future. I saw her drawing of the pocket watch, and beside it was a drawing of the Sky Casino”

“Well, it's not like we can ask her” Dazai sighed, thinking maybe he should have delayed killing Mori long enough to ask Elise about the picture.

“It's the only thing we have to go on” Kunikida stated. “I don't think William would be bold enough to try and take other victims tonight. We should get some rest and travel there in the morning”

After the group agreed they said their goodbyes. Chuuya and Dazai walked back to their car and got in.

They sat in silence all the way to Chuuya's apartment.

Once inside, Chuuya went to the bathroom, while Dazai made coffee.

They sat together quietly drinking, both lost in thought. They were so close to catching William and Charles, but who knew what else was waiting for them.

Dazai finally broke the silence. “Despite the encounter with William, I had a good time tonight. Thank you, Chuuya”

He leant over and kissed him gently on the cheek.

Chuuya smiled and returned the kiss “I'm glad.” He looked nervously at the bedroom and then smiled to Dazai. “I have a gift for you”

He rushed into the bedroom and emerged with a small jewellery box. He handed it to Dazai and sat down beside him watching him open it.

Inside was a heart shaped black opal pendant on a gold chain.

“I saw you admiring it one time we were shopping together, after the fight with the fake Lovecraft” Chuuya smiled sweetly. He placed a hand on top of Dazai's and looked deeply into his eyes.

“If I did anything right in my life, it was when I gave my heart to you”

Dazai put the necklace down on the couch and jumped forward wrapping his arms around Chuuya and hugging him tightly. “Thank you Chuuya, I love it!” he beamed.

Chuuya grinned happily returning the embrace. “I'm so pleased you like it. I didn't know if you would find it too mushy”

Dazai felt tears well up in his eyes and he held his partner tighter. Nobody had ever bought him such a thoughtful gift. “It's perfect”

They clung to each other, enjoying the feeling of being loved and complete.

“We should get some sleep” Chuuya said as Dazai let him go “Tomorrow might be difficult”

Dazai nodded and sighed “Yes. If your hunch is right we may finally be able to finish this”

Dazai picked up the box containing his gift and they walked to the bedroom, Chuuya turning off the lights as they went.

Dazai put the box in the bedside cabinet and got undressed, leaving only his underwear on. Chuuya did the same and got into bed. Dazai got into bed in front of Chuuya and cuddled up to him. Chuuya put his arm around Dazai and rubbed his feet with his own as their legs entwined.

“I love you, Dazai” Chuuya said softly

“I love you too” Dazai smiled

They slept peacefully for a few hours. Then Dazai began to stir, softly whimpering. Visions of monsters, William, rings, clouds and falling, and Chuuya laying lifeless haunted him.

“CHUUYA!” Dazai woke suddenly, sitting up in bed. He was sweating and breathing heavily. He looked to the clock, it was only three am. They hadn't been asleep long.

Chuuya woke up hearing the other man call out. He rubbed his eyes sleepily. “Dazai? What's wrong?”

Dazai didn't answer. He was still shaken by his nightmares.

“Dazai?” Chuuya propped him self up on his elbow. Seeing his partner distressed and sweating he realised what had happened.

He rubbed Dazai's back trying to soothe him. “It's ok, it wasn't real. I'm here”

Dazai calmed and lay down, turning to face Chuuya. “Don't leave me” he whispered softly.

Chuuya settled back down and kissed him gently “I won't. Try to sleep.” He raised his hand to Dazai's face and stroked his ear, trying to comfort him and help him sleep.

He waited until he heard Dazai fall asleep before he moved his arm back to his waist and allowed himself to go back to sleep.

Heavy rain beating on the windows greeted them.

Chuuya was the first to wake. He watched Dazai peacefully sleeping, feeling his breath on his face. He had a bad feeling about today. He wanted to say screw it and stay there with Dazai, but knew he couldn't. People who were in love, just as much as he loved Dazai, were dying. He couldn't allow this to continue.

Dazai stirred in his sleep, so Chuuya gently stroked his face. This man was his whole world, and he would do anything to make sure he was safe. He didn't care if it took him, he was going to do whatever he had to. He would die for him, but he hoped it wouldn't come to that.

Dazai slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Chuuya looking at him, and feeling him touching his face, he smiled gently “Good morning, beautiful”

Chuuya smiled back “Good morning, handsome” He gave Dazai a long drawn out kiss, savouring his lips.

Dazai ran his finger's through Chuuya's hair slowly, looking lovingly at the man he adored.

Was this going to be their last morning together? Dazai's heart hurt at the thought of losing him. Please not now, not after all the years they had hidden their feelings. Coming to an abrupt end when they were finally happy.

He wanted to make love to him, wanted it so badly. He could see Chuuya was worried too. But they didn't have time, and he didn't want to do it if it would be full of sorrow.

They lay silently, neither wanted to make the first move to get up.

The choice was made for them when Dazai's phone began to ring.

Dazai sighed heavily and reached for his phone. Pushing the button he heard Kunikida's voice.

“Ranpo believes they are at the Sky Casino now. We need to go there as soon as possible”

Dazai nodded, even though he knew Kunikida couldn't see him. “What's the plan?”

“Go to the Central Library, someone will meet you there” Kunikida explained

Dazai frowned, trying to think of who it could be. He shook his thoughts away “We'll be there within the hour”

He hung up before giving Kunikida chance to say anything else.

Chuuya looked at him full of anguish “We better get up”

They got up, and showered, neither wanting to speak for fear of breaking down.

Chuuya dressed himself and put his chain round his neck, holding the ring to his chest.

After dressing himself Dazai put on the necklace Chuuya had given him the previous night. The gemstone was cold against his skin but he relished in the feeling.

Knowing it had meant so much to Chuuya made it even more special. He remembered his words. If I did anything right in my life, it was when I gave my heart to you.

He bit back tears as they walked out the door.

They sat in the car in silence. Chuuya put the key in the ignition and waited, secretly hoping Dazai would stop him. He turned the key and the engine awoke.

Chuuya took a deep breath then exhaled, feeling his courage drain away.

“Chuuya” Dazai placed a reassuring hand on his partners and smiled “We can do this. We've never lost a fight. Think back to everything we have accomplished. And now you are Boss of the Port Mafia”

“Joint Boss” Chuuya interrupted.

Dazai let out a small chuckle “Fine, joint boss” He tried to think of something else encouraging “We destroyed an enemy organization in a single night”

Chuuya nodded and smiled “We did. Most devastating rivals”

“Yes” Dazai smiled, remembering “Double Black” He looked to Chuuya, his smile widening “If anyone can do this it's us”

Chuuya felt his determination return. Dazai was right, they could do this, together.

“So, where are we headed?”

“Yokohama Central Library. Apparently someone is going to meet us there” Dazai shrugged unknowingly.

“We can get coffee on the way” Chuuya put his foot on the pedal and they sped off to their destination.

Reaching the library the pair got out of the car, dumping their empty coffee cups in the trash can as they entered the building.

Dazai looked down the isles, trying to find the mystery contact.

Walking right to the back he saw a familiar figure.

The orange hair stood out first, parted in the middle with downward facing spikes. He wore a grey bobby pin on the left side of his hair, and matching coloured clasp earrings. The man was a little shorter than Dazai, with pale skin and of slim build.

He wore an off white v-neck sweater with a black stripe on the collar. A larger red sweater was tied around his waist, partly covering his light blue pants. His brown shoes were slightly muddied.

“Jun'ichiro!” Dazai called excitedly, waving his hand.

“Dazai!” The younger man came rushing towards him eagerly and gave him a hug. “I haven't seen you for so long! How are you?”

He noticed Chuuya coming towards them, and looked to Dazai.

“It's ok” Dazai reassured him “He's with us”

“Executive Nakahara. Pleased to meet you” Jun'ichiro gave him a nervous smile

“Boss” Chuuya corrected him, and smiled kindly, seeing how friendly he was.

“Oh?” Jun'ichiro hadn't heard of Mori's death yet.

Dazai put his hand on the young man's shoulder “It's a long story. One I hope I get to tell”

“You could tell me on the way to the Sky Casino” Jun'ichiro beamed “The helicopter is just this way”

He stopped short and looked at Chuuya “Although...there is only one passenger seat”

“Don't worry about it” Chuuya grinned “I can get there by myself”

Chuuya walked over to Dazai and kissed him gently on the lips. “I'll wait for you up there”

Dazai smiled and nodded “Be careful”

Chuuya left and Jun'ichiro found the book to open the secret passage. He chuckled to himself “I see I've missed a lot since I was gone”

They walked through the passage into the secret area, where the old Agency helicopter was stored.

After getting into the vehicle, Jun'ichiro pressed a button he was holding and the retractable roof opened.

As they took off Dazai decided to question him on his disappearance “So, where have you been? You practically fell off the face of the Earth”

Jun'ichiro smiled at him, friendly as always “Naomi and I just spent time travelling. I wasn't actually far away when Kunikida called me a few days ago, so it didn't take me long to return”

“How is Naomi?” Dazai pried further

“She's doing really good” he smiled, thinking of his sister “She wanted to come today but I persuaded her to stay at home”

“Good idea” Dazai nodded

As they flew towards the Sky Casino, Jun'ichiro fidgeted slightly in his seat and looked to Dazai “So...you and Mr Nakahara are in a relationship?”

Dazai blushed slightly in front of his old friend “Yes...we're actually betrothed to one another”

“Oh!” the younger man exclaimed delighted “That's wonderful!”

Dazai nodded and smiled in thanks.

As they approached the floating building, Dazai began to look behind his seat for something. He removed his jacket and strapped it to himself. Replacing his jacket, Jun'ichiro looked over and noticed what he was doing

“Oh good idea! Jun'ichiro beamed

Taking his phone from his pocket, Dazai found Yosano's contact and pressed the button

“Hello Dazai” she responded

“I need you to do something for me” Dazai replied

As they approached the landing platform, Chuuya was already waiting. Jun'ichiro carefully landed the helicopter and Dazai jumped out.

“I'll bring the others as soon as I can!” Jun'ichiro shouted to be heard over the sound of the chopper blades.

He waved and took off again, disappearing into the clouds.

The wind on the platform blew the pairs hair around and into their faces. Chuuya pressed the button on the door and they entered the a large room.

Chuuya looked to Dazai, a pained expression on his face. “Dazai...”

“Please don't” Dazai interrupted “If you're going to tell me that this might be the last time we see each other, you're wrong”

“No” Chuuya chuckled “I was going to say you took your sweet time”

Dazai laughed and let out a relieved sigh “Good. Because our Legacy doesn't end here. Not today”

Chuuya stood in front of his partner, put his hands around his waist, and pulled him towards him forcefully. He kissed him passionately and then smiled “I plan to grow old with you. You're not allowed to do something stupid like dying”

Dazai leaned over and licked his fiance's lips “I'm not going anywhere without you”

They hugged tightly, both men hoping the other hadn't noticed how afraid they actually were.

“I love you Chuuya” Dazai professed

“I love you too, Dazai” Chuuya didn't want to let go, but knew he had to

As they pulled away, Chuuya grabbed Dazai by the hand and squeezed it tightly “Let's go”

Dazai reached out and pressed the button to open the lobby door.

They wandered in together, admiring the extravagant building.

The walls were lined with various types of slot machines. There were tables for card games, dice and roulette. The room was abuzz with the noises of winning machines, sighs as people lost their life savings and the rattle of balls on the roulette wheels. Waitresses walked around carrying trays of refreshments, while smiling to patrons. The lights bathed everything in a warm yellow glow.

There are a lot of people Dazai thought, too many.

“I hope these people see their beds tonight” Chuuya thought out loud.

They walked down a corridor hoping to find a way to the other floors. Seeing a set of elevators they walked inside.

“Now...where would I be if I was a criminal up to no good?” Dazai pondered

Chuuya pressed the button to the top control room and Dazai smiled

As the doors opened the familiar figures of William and Charles stood before them. They were at a large table facing away from the pair.

Upon hearing the elevator ping they turned to see them.

William smiled sinisterly as the partners entered the room. “Welcome gentlemen! I must admit, you arrived faster than we had expected. We are still setting up today's entertainment!”

On the table was a large leather bound book. Charles was quickly turning the pages looking for something.

“Who exactly are you, and what do you want?” Dazai yelled slightly to be heard across the large room

“Come now” William grinned “Have I not already introduced myself to you many moons ago?”

He took a deep bow, the ring around his neck swinging. “I am Sir William Shakespeare, entrepreneur and collector of fine jewellery”

He held out his hand towards the other man “And this is my dear friend Charles Dickens...” he covered his hand to say quietly “But I prefer to call him Charlie Boy”

Charles swung his cane and hit William in the leg “Be quiet you fool!” he scowled “You meddlers have intruded on our work for long enough. Today you will see our efforts come to fruition”

He continued to turn the pages “Ah, here it is” he grinned wickedly

Dazai and Chuuya watched as Charles turned the disc that was embedded into one of the pages. He removed it showing a hidden compartment.

“Give me the rings!” Charles demanded to his subordinate

William reached into his pockets and pulled out handfuls of engagement rings. He stuffed them into the books compartment and then continued to grab at the ones that had fallen to the floor,

Completely fascinated by what was going on, Dazai and Chuuya watched to see what would happen next.

As William put the last of the rings into the receptacle, Charles screwed the disc back into place.

The book began to glow a dark purple and slightly vibrate on the table.

Charles began to laugh maniacally. He glared at the pair, still grinning rabidly “Bare witness to that which has been prophesied from the beginning of time! Come forth Rowling, the devourer of souls!”

The book glowed darker, a blinding beam of violet light shot up upwards into the glass ceiling, shattering it.

The book rumbled on the table causing the building to shake violently.

As Dazai and Chuuya stared dumbfounded, trying to keep their balance on the shaking floor, they watched as a large void opened above the book.

A large black hoof appeared, followed by a leg covered in purple fur. Black horns protruded from the top as the demon emerged. It's large muscular body rippled, it's face a twisted amalgamation of terror made flesh. It's sharp bottom teeth protruded from its jaw, eyes the colour of hellfire. Glowing red runes were etched upon it's chest, dark leathery wings clung to it's back. It's long fingers ended in claws, ready to tear any victim apart with a single swipe. It's legs were covered in dense fur to it's waist, crawling up the lower half of it's back. As it's body fully exited the void its wings extended and it let out a bellowing roar.

Chuuya looked to Dazai in astonishment “What the hell is that...thing?!”

“I have no idea!” Dazai shouted over the creatures roaring “But we need to destroy it!”

“How?! I've never seen anything like it!” Chuuya began to glow red, using his ability to try and steady himself

Dazai's heart ached, as he knew the only thing that stood a chance against this beast was Chuuya's corruptive form “I can't ask you to do it. It almost killed you last time”

“I know Dazai...but we don't have a choice” Chuuya dug his feet deeper into the floor.

“I won't let you die Chuuya!” Dazai shouted over the noise

Chuuya looked to Dazai, his eyes gentle and understanding “I know”

He pulled his gloves off and threw them on the floor.

“Grantors of dark disgrace, you need not...you need not wake me again!”

The corruption quickly took over him, etching its way along his skin tearing into it. 

Snaking around his body, branding him with the runes of the God that dwelt within him.

His eyes faded into white, Arahabaki gaining complete control. His only thought was to destroy, to brutalize, to annihilate.

He screamed at the torture ravaging his body, his agonizing wails causing Dazai's heart to recoil in anguish.

Chuuya charged at the demon, punching at it's chest with a powerful blow. It made a loud thud but barely moved the behemoth.

The demon swatted him away angrily like a fly, and he crashed through the wall.

Moments later he reappeared, balls of corrupted energy engulfing his hands. With a loud shriek he launched them at the creature.

The beast flinched slightly and let out an ear piercing howl as it laughed at him

Realising the gravity of the situation, the unspeakable horror they had unleashed, William and Charles began to run to the elevator.

Dazai tried to stop them, but one of the demon's wings struck him and he flew across the room, crashing into a wall and losing consciousness.

The monster pummelled Chuuya as he was trying to charge at it again, and he fell to the ground in a heap.

He cackled on the floor while pulling himself to his feet, his thirst for blood boiling in his veins. He shrieked and launched into the air again, howling in rage as he hurled a barrage of energy at the creature.

It bellowed at him and swiped through the air, narrowly missing him, Chuuya's attacks having no effect.

The elevator door opened just as the two fleeing men approached it.

Kunikida and Ranpo stood inside.

Ranpo glared at Charles. “You!” he screamed angrily. He pulled Fukuzawa's katana from it's saya and thrust it into Charles' body, knocking him backwards.

William ran away from the two men who exited the elevator, and hid behind a pile of rubble.

Charles lay impaled on the floor and reached for his pocket watch. Ranpo saw his actions and kicked it away from him.

Charles laughed viciously “Ah, the detective. I heard you went quite mad when you couldn't find Fukuzawa's murderer. I'll let you in on a little secret”

Ranpo leaned closer to listen to the dying man

“He was quite surprised when his past victims appeared beside him, and beheaded him”

Ranpo's eyes glared with a fury he didn't know he was capable of. He pulled the sword from the man's chest and hacked at his neck, howling in pain. Over and over he sliced at him until Charles' head fell from his body. Ranpo continued to chop at him, tears clouding his eyes, in a fit of distraught rage.

Kunikida grabbed his shoulder and he almost turned on him.

“Easy Ranpo, he's gone” Kunikida tried to calm his tormented friend

Dazai woke up from being knocked out and looked to Chuuya. He was already bleeding from his eyes, his hair sticking to his face, as he desperately tried to defeat the demon. But he was losing, badly

The beast barely had a scratch and was just toying with him.

Dazai noticed Ranpo, holding Fukuzawa's katana, it's blade dripping with blood. He pointed at the book and yelled “Ranpo! The book! Destroy the book!”

Ranpo, hearing Dazai's pained voice, ran over to the glowing book and struck it with the sword. It made a small slash but still held together. Using every ounce of strength he had left he savagely hacked at the book.

The demon yowled in pain, it's lifeline to this world being severed. It swiped it's wing out to knock Ranpo away from it, sending the katana flying across the room.

While it was distracted, Chuuya threw a huge corrupted ball of energy at it and it fell back, roaring in defiance.

Seeing his friends injured, but away from the book, Kunikida quickly wrote in his book of Ideals. He pulled out a page and held it out. “Doppo Poet, Hand Grenade!”

He threw the grenade at the book and it exploded, sending the leather binding and pages into the air. The table it had once been perched on smashed into pieces, causing it to fall to the ground scattering the rings

Sensing his victory, Chuuya raised his arms above his head and conjured an enormous ball of corrupted gravitons. He let out a shrill scream as he hurled it towards the beast.

The demon was engulfed by the ball of energy and exploded into a shower of flesh and bones, splattering blood and viscera on the group

Chuuya dropped to the ground, laughing maniacally to himself, as he coughed up blood.

Dazai got to his feet and ran to Chuuya “Come back to me” he spoke gently as he touched his partners face.

Chuuya coughed and spat, his body heaving, as the corruption faded and his eyes once again became his own. He collapsed to the floor beside Dazai. Looking up at him he smiled “I knew you would save me” 

“No Chuuya, you saved us” Dazai grinned and gently kissed him.

William stood up from his hiding place amongst the rubble and began clapping slowly “What a touching reunion”

Kunikida rushed to Ranpo and helped the man to his feet.

The group watched as William strode towards Dazai and Chuuya

He sneered at them “I do appreciate a good looking couple”

Chuuya tried to get to his feet, but fell to the ground. Dazai helped him up and supported him

“What do you want?!” Dazai growled angrily at him “Haven't you done enough damage!”

“On the contrary my good man. I was just admiring the lovely couple” He grabbed at the ring hanging from his chain, smiling smugly “A regular pair of Star Crossed Lovers...wouldn't you say?”

Dazai watched in horror as the ring beneath Chuuya's shirt began to glow. The colour drained from his face and his eye's became empty

“Do me one last act of goodwill, and walk from this building” he laughed psychotically

Chuuya dragged himself to the edge of the room. The wall had been demolished during his fight with the demon.

“Chuuya, no!” Dazai grabbed frantically at him, trying to stop him going over the edge

A loud gunshot sounded, and Dazai felt an intense pain in his shoulder. Looking to William he saw him holding a gun, his face painted with a smug grin

He looked again to Chuuya, just as the red head plummeted over the side.

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Dazai desperately pulled off his jacket, showing the parachute underneath it. He had taken it from the Agency helicopter on their way here.

Another gunshot rang out as Kunikida put a bullet in William's chest. As the villain fell backwards Kunikida shouted to Dazai “Go! Get Chuuya!”

Dazai nodded, ran to the edge and jumped, plunging himself into the sky below.

He put his arms tightly by his sides, trying to streamline his body to catch up to Chuuya

Back in the control room, Kunikida slowly walked over to William.

“You wouldn't kill an unarmed man, would you?” William chuckled while blood ran down the sides of his mouth.

Kunikida scowled at the criminal scum below him. He glowered at him with utter contempt “For you, I will make an exception” He shot again into William's chest, destroying the ring around his neck and killing him.

Dazai's hair whipped around his face as he tried to reach his beloved. He finally caught up to him and reached out to grab him. Pulling Chuuya's comatose body to him he saw the ring slightly glow.

“Chuuya, wake up!” he shook him frantically “Chuuya! Please!”

Dazai's tears stung as the wind pulled them from his eyes. “Don't' give up on me, Chuuya!”

He saw the ring under Chuuya's shirt glow stronger. He reached inside and pulled it out. “I'm sorry Chuuya, forgive me”

Yanking on the ring it snapped the chain. He put the ring on his finger.

The ring beamed brightly as Chuuya's soul was returned to his body.

Chuuya blinked and looked around wildly “What the hell?! Why are we falling?”

“You jumped!” Dazai shouted, then calmed himself “Chuuya you need to use your ability to stop yourself”

“I can't while you're touching me!” he yelled in a panic

“I'm good!” Dazai smiled while pointing to the parachute on his back. He passionately kissed Chuuya, then pushed himself away from him.

Chuuya glowed in a red aura and began to slow down.

Dazai pulled the cord and the canopy flew out.

Chuuya watched in terror, as the suspension lines tangled and began to spin Dazai around. The ground was coming into view and he knew if he didn't do something quick his fiance was going to crash into it.

He propelled himself forward and pulled his knife from inside his billowing coat. He cut the lines and shouted at Dazai “Pull the safety!”

Dazai yanked on the cord but nothing came out.

From the ground Yosano saw the two men plummeting towards the earth. Dazai had called her earlier, asking her to wait underneath the Sky Casino, as he had a bad feeling something would go wrong.

She watched as a red ball of light sped towards the distant figure of Dazai. Getting quickly into her car, she drove off to where she believed they would land.

Dazai saw the ground getting closer as he pulled on the safety chute cord in a frenzy. As the earth came to meet him the chute finally released, causing him to be dragged up.

Before it fully deployed he crashed onto the floor on his back.

His neck snapped backwards and his head hit the ground. He heard a loud crack as he landed, and felt something burst inside him.

“DAAZAAII!” He heard Chuuya's scream above him clearly, and saw him racing towards him.

Intense pain he had never felt before engulfed his whole body, and he would have screamed if he could have taken a breath.

Was this it? Was this what dying felt like? He had craved it for so long, but now it was actually here he wasn't ready to go.

He wanted to be with Chuuya. He had made so many plans, so many great things he would share with him. They were going to grow old together.

He couldn't move, couldn't breathe, could only stare as Chuuya landed and ran towards him. Everything sounded muffled as Chuuya shouted him. He wanted to comfort him, tell him everything would be alright, but he couldn't.

He thought of his friends, the people he had lost, and the man he loved. Images of his life flashed before his minds eye, a jumbled mix of faces and colours.

Looking up into the clouds, the sun cast it's rays through them like beams of light calling to him.

The pain disappeared, replaced by a feeling of euphoria. The corner of his mouth lifted, giving the smallest of smiles, as he felt a sense of peace. He could feel his body shutting down, soon all his suffering would be over. The smile faded and his eyes rolled back in his head, and then there was only darkness.

“No, no, no, please no!” Chuuya fell to his knees, grasping at Dazai's broken body.

He checked for a pulse, listened to his chest, nothing. He had seen his eyes roll back in his head and had hoped against all hope he had just passed out.

“Dazai...don't leave me” Chuuya's heart broke and the pain was excruciating.

He shook him trying to get something, anything, from him. Rocking on his knees, clutching Dazai's lifeless body to him, he prayed to any God that would listen.

“Wake up, Dazai” He shook him harder “We need to spend our lives together”

He put his hand on Dazai's chest, willing him to breath. As he moved it over him, a bump ran under his fingers. Reaching inside his shirt he pulled out the opal pendant he had given to him.

Holding it in his hand, he stared down at the gemstone, speckled with a rainbow of other colours. Replaying things in his head from the previous night, he remembered how Dazai had been so happy when he gave it to him. The embrace he had given him had been filled with so much joy, so much love.

He bent down and kissed Dazai's lips, they were already becoming cold.

“Dazai...Come back” He gasped for air, the feeling of drowning overwhelming him.

Staring down at Dazai's lifeless body, Chuuya let out an agonizing wail. It erupted from deep down inside his core. He screamed until his lungs were spent of air, his head ringing due to how deafening his suffering was.

The sound of footsteps thundering behind him pulled Chuuya momentarily from his despair.

Yosano appeared beside him. She felt for Dazai's pulse, listened to his chest and checked his eyes.

She put a comforting hand on Chuuya's shoulder and spoke softly “He's gone”

“NO!” Chuuya shrieked, feeling his whole world collapse around him. “Please Doc, do something!”

She sighed heavily “I can try, but there's a very slim chance it will work. Don't expect a miracle”

“Please!” Chuuya's eye's were pleading, begging. His tears ran freely down his cheeks.

“Ok” She nodded and tried to pull Chuuya from his fiance's body “Let him go”

Reluctantly, Chuuya let Dazai's body slump to the ground.

Yosano placed a hand on Dazai's chest. A flurry of multicoloured butterflies appeared around her. They flittered around the dead man for a moment, before disappearing.

They watched and waited. Time stood still as they stared at him, his face finally at peace.

“I'm sorry, Chuuya” Yosano choked back her own tears, seeing her friends lifeless body.

Chuuya knelt closer to Dazai. His heart was stricken with so much agony, he felt a part of himself die. He pulled at his own hair screaming, his pain bringing no relief.

His mind flashed with an image of Dazai smiling. He had been so full of life, so much love, and it had been snatched away in an instant.

Chuuya's blood boiled, all his despair turning to rage. It began to take control of him. Grief tore at his heart, threatening to destroy him.

He recited the verse in his head, the one that would set him free.

As he felt Arahabaki take over, he laughed wretchedly. If the God devoured him, he would at least feel the sweet release of death. He gave into it, feeling the corruption begin to consume him. His skin burned as streaks of corruptive energy mutilated him.

Just as he was reaching the point of no return, a soft hand gently touched his face. He was wrenched back to reality by Dazai's voice.

“Come on Chuuya, it's time to wake up now. Our story is not going to come to an end today. We are destined to be together”

Chuuya felt a sense of tranquillity sweep over him like waves on a beach. They gently crashed against him calming his rage. As they softly caressed him he felt all the grief and pain wash away.

His breathing settled down, becoming slow and steady. His vision became clear and he saw Dazai smiling at him.

Thinking his mind was trying to deceive him he placed his fingers to his fiance's lips...feeling tender kisses upon them.

He had screamed his throat raw, but managed to quietly mumble “Dazai?”

Chuuya turned his head to look at the woman next to him and realised it was Yosano. She was smiling at him, softly weeping.

He looked back to Dazai. He touched his face, feeling the warmth in his cheeks.

“Chuuya” Dazai spoke tenderly, trying to soothe his love “I'm here”

He reached up and gently stroked Chuuya's face. “Chuuya, come back to me”

Chuuya put his head on Dazai's chest. He heard his heart beating, felt it rise and fall as he breathed.

Dazai was becoming concerned. Had Chuuya pushed himself too far this time? Would he never be the same again?

His fears faded when he saw Chuuya's eyes begin to flow with tears.

Chuuya clenched tightly at Dazai's shirt. His body shook as he broke down. No sound escaped him as he silently clung to Dazai. He took a deep breath and began crying, heavy hacking sobs.

Dazai held him tightly to his chest “Chuuya...” he whispered “I love you”

Chuuya sniffed hard, his lips trembling “I love you too, Dazai”

Dazai rubbed his back trying to comfort him. He let him cry for a moment before saying gently “Help me up”

Chuuya got up and helped to lift Dazai to his feet. He stared into his eyes “I lost you”

Dazai smiled and wiped a tear from Chuuya's face “I'm right here”

Yosano wiped her eyes and ruffled Dazai's hair grinning “Welcome back”

Dazai grabbed her hand. He looked to her with so much gratitude “Thank you”

Chuuya put his arms round Dazai's neck and buried his head in his chest still crying.

Dazai held him tightly. “It's ok Chuuya, I'm never going to leave you again”

Chuuya weakly punched him “You better not, you jerk”

Dazai grinned widely. That was the Chuuya he knew, the Chuuya he loved.

He brushed Chuuya's hair from his face and kissed him. “I better call Kunikida and let him know we're ok. The last thing he saw was us going over the edge”

He gently released himself from his parter and pulled his phone from his pocket. He sighed in frustration as he saw the powerless cracked screen. “Well, that's a lost cause” he grumbled, as he threw the slightly bent device to the ground.

Chuuya grinned “I'll buy you a new one”

Chuuya's phone began to buzz and ring. He answered it and smiled “Yeah...Kunikida. There was an incident but we're ok. We'll meet you there as soon as we can”

Dazai gave him a side eye as he hung up. “You gave Kunikida your number?”

Chuuya shrugged “Well...yeah. We were on a mission together. I thought it was a good idea”

Dazai chuckled and kissed Chuuya on the cheek “You are full of surprises, Mr Nakahara”

Chuuya laughed and beamed a smile. He was so happy that Dazai hadn't suffered any long terms affects from his temporary death. He was still the light-hearted man he adored.

“Oh!” Dazai held out his finger showing Chuuya the ring. “I'm so sorry. I had to take this to save you...and I broke your chain” He frowned sadly at him. “I know how much it meant to you”

Chuuya checked his neck, the chain was gone. He smiled sweetly to Dazai “It's ok. You are more important to me than any piece of jewellery. And besides...it looks good on you” He beamed a smiled, taking Dazai's hand in his and kissing the ring.

He held onto his hand for longer than he meant to, just looking at it. He sighed and bit back his tears “I was so close to losing you forever”

“Chuuya...” Dazai pulled him forcefully to himself and kissed him passionately, his insatiable hunger for his love burning inside him like the sun.

Chuuya kissed him just as eagerly, never wanting again to feel cold lips. Never wanting to feel the despair and grief that had destroyed him.

They stood kissing, enraptured in each other for what felt like forever, but would never be enough. Feeling complete again, they never wanted to be apart, not even for a single second.

Holding back their feelings for so long had been debilitating torture. Finally being honest with each other, they had created a bond that would last for eternity.

They had weathered Dazai's fear of loving and of being loved. They had eased Chuuya's misery of feeling abandoned. Two lost and lonely souls, finally made whole.

Their hearts, and the pain they felt every day at loving so intensely, poured into this one moment.

Yosano turned back to check on them. She smiled as she saw them kissing. She had saved them the agony of loss, and she felt thankful for her ability.

Hearing the rolling of thunder she hurried to her car, reaching it as the rain began to pour down.

The lover's didn't notice the rain, they were too lost in the divine bliss of being together. They clung desperately to each other, too afraid to let go. The world stood still for them, as they became soaked in the tears the clouds shed for them.

A loud crack of thunder pulled them to their senses. They looked at each other and started laughing.

Dazai grabbed Chuuya's hand and they ran to Yosano's car that was patiently waiting for them.

Yosano beeped the horn as they got close, and felt the car bump around as they jumped in the back

“I'm so sorry” Dazai apologized.

“It's alright” she smiled. “I saw you were busy”

The pair grinned stupidly at each other. The day had almost ended in tragedy, but they had dodged another bullet and come out on the other side stronger than ever.

As the couple walked into the old church their shoes squelched against the wooden floor.

Kunikida frowned at them in surprise. Yosano was pretty much dry, but the pair were soaked to the bone. “What happened to you two?”

“Love happened to them” Yosano smiled “Maybe you'll feel it one day” she joked

Kunikida scowled “Yes...well. What happened after you fell?”

Ranpo was sat at the front by himself. He was still shaken about what had happened, and was coming to terms with the fact he had killed Fukuzawa's murderer.

“The Agency needs to get a refund on their parachutes” Dazai joked as the pair sat down together “It didn't work. And...I died”

“What?!” Kunikida was astonished “But you're here!”

“I was granted a miracle” Chuuya grinned looking at Yosano “One I can never repay”

Yosano smiled and waved her hand dismissively “I only did what I could, he was lucky”

Chuuya grinned to himself, remembering a past encounter with Dazai. He pointed to him and laughed “Next time you wont be so lucky!”

The partners laughed together and quickly kissed, before Dazai put his arm around Chuuya and pulled him closer to him.

Kunikida smiled at them and got a little choked up. If things had gone badly he would have been making funeral arrangements now, instead of discussing their future plans.

Ranpo got up from his seat, his hands behind his back, and stood beside Dazai looking at him intently “What was it like? Dying”

Dazai tried to think of what had happened “Well first it was painful...and then the pain went away. At the end it felt...peaceful”

Ranpo smiled slightly, hoping Fukuzawa had felt the same sense of peace.

He pulled his hands from behind his back and held Chuuya's hat out to the surprised red head. “You left this at the Casino. I know you like it, so I picked it up hoping I would be able to return it to you” He grinned relieved, glad that Chuuya had survived.

Chuuya carefully took the hat from him and looked at it fondly before putting it on his head. “Thank you, Ranpo” he smiled to the still grinning super detective.

Kunikida coughed, trying to clear the lump in his throat. “So...what are our plans going forward?”

“Well Chuuya and I are bosses in the Port Mafia. Along with Kouyou” Dazai smiled to him “We will be dealing with usual Mafia business, but without all the deception between ourselves. We want to do it properly, the way Master Natsume originally intended the Three-Part Framework to be”.

Kunikida nodded in approval “Yes, that would be very good for the city”

Chuuya smiled at Kunikida “The only thing we are missing the is The Armed Detective Agency. So...what about it? You up to the job?”

Kunikida's expression dropped “I...am not sure. The last time I tried, my own problems got in the way”

“Come on, Kunikida!” Dazai beamed “I know you can do it” He smiled reassuringly at his old friend “I have complete faith in you”

Kunikida wiped a tear from his eye, hoping nobody had seen it “Very well. I still have the skilled business permit”

“You still have most of the old members” Dazai continued encouragingly “I'm sure you can recruit more. And the Port Mafia will work with you”

Chuuya began to shiver, his clothes were soaking and it wasn't very warm in the church. Dazai noticed and hugged him.

“We need to head home and change” he said, while rubbing Chuuya's arm trying to warm him

“Of course. Go rest” Kunikida smiled “I think you have earned it. And thank you, for everything”

Dazai and Chuuya got up and walked out of the church, waving to their friends as they left.

Their car was still at the library, and it was still raining heavily outside. Chuuya managed to flag down a taxi and they travelled to his apartment, hugging each others wet bodies.

Once they got inside they stripped themselves totally of their wet clothes. They got into their pyjamas even thought it was still pretty early. They had no intentions of leaving so it didn't matter.

Chuuya made them some hot coffee and they sat with it on the couch.

Chuuya sipped his drink and sighed satisfied. He looked to Dazai and smiled. “I cant believe it's finally over”

Dazai stretched his legs and took a sip of his coffee “Yes. This was a tough one, that's for sure”

“Tough?!” Chuuya's eyes widened in disbelief of his casual statement “That is an understatement if ever I heard one”

He looked lovingly at Dazai “I still cant believe you're here. I keep wanting to pinch myself”

“Well you better get used to it” Dazai grinned “Because I'm not going anywhere”

Chuuya sank deeper into the couch “I can live with that” he smirked to himself, while taking another swallow of his warming drink.

Dazai laughed loudly “You better. You're stuck with me”

Chuuya placed his mug on the table and took Dazai's from him, sitting it neatly next to it

He turned his body to face Dazai, and waited as he did the same. He took his hands and held them gently.

“Dazai, when I look at you I see the rest of my life in front of my eyes”

Dazai smiled “Chuuya...”

“Let me finish...please” Chuuya pleaded

Dazai nodded and continued to listen

“Today I saw that life crumble around me. I finally felt the despair you had always felt, and it destroyed me. I should have tried harder all those years you were suffering. I'm so very sorry. I hope one day you can forgive me”

“Chuuya...” Dazai smiled lovingly “I already do. And if we're pointing fingers, I never should have left the Port Mafia without telling you.”

“And you shouldn't have put a bomb under my car” Chuuya laughed

“Yes, that too!” Dazai laughed “I don't want us to have any disputes going forward. I was given a new life, and I intend to spend it with you”

“Clean slate” Chuuya agreed

“Yes.” Dazai nodded “You have given me the thing I always wanted, the thing I never thought I would find. A reason to live, to be a good person.”

Chuuya looked down to their hands, afraid to say what he wanted to. Wanting to say it, but worried he would put pressure on the other man.

Dazai noticed Chuuya's inner turmoil “Chuuya...what is it?”

Chuuya looked at Dazai, taking in every line, every crease on his face. The eyes he adored so much, the lips he yearned for. The man he didn't want to be without.

“Dazai...I don't want to live without you...I cant” his lips trembled as he spoke, emotions threatening to make him cry all over again.

“Come here, silly” Dazai grabbed his fiance and pulled him close, wrapping his arm around him.

He kissed his forehead “You won't have to. I said I would never leave you again, and I meant it”

Chuuya wrapped his arms around Dazai and held him tightly. “I didn't want to live when you died” A single tear rolled down his cheek “You are everything to me. Without you I just felt...empty”

“I know” Dazai gently rocked their bodies, trying to soothe the man that he loved so completely.

After a few minutes of enjoying their cuddle, Chuuya pulled away and sat back in his seat. He rubbed his eyes and wiped his nose. He let out a sigh “I'm such a stupid crybaby”

Dazai sat close to him and put his head on his shoulder. “Well then, you're my crybaby. And I wouldn't want you any other way” He turned to look into his partners red puffy eyes “You don't always have to be strong Chuuya, not for me”

Chuuya nodded and smiled slightly “I know...”

Dazai leaned closer and kissed Chuuya gently on the lips. He felt his partner returning his kisses and his heart began to beat faster.

He kissed him more intensely, yearning for the love he craved so much.

Chuuya moved himself to sit on Dazai's lap, his lips never leaving his fiance's, and kissed him with so much passion he thought his heart would burst out of his chest.

The rain was still pouring outside, the sound of raindrops hitting the windows comforted them. The safety of their home allowed them to express their love, without anyone in the outside world judging them. Not that it mattered anymore, they were past the point of caring about strangers opinions. All they wanted was to be together, two mortal bodies merging into one.

As their kissing escalated into a fever of lips and tongues, Chuuya pulled away, his chest heaving from being starved of breath.

His eyes full of desire, he got up from the couch and took Dazai's hand. He pulled him to his feet and led him to the bedroom.

Dazai smiled to himself as they entered the room he enjoyed being in so much. It was the place where he always felt the closest to Chuuya.

He removed his pyjamas and crawled onto the bed. Laying down on the bed completely naked, he made himself comfortable and waited.

Chuuya slid his own pyjamas down his legs and stepped out of them. Slinking slowly onto the bed, he positioned himself over Dazai and spread the other man's legs apart so he could be between them.

Leaning back to rest on his legs, he put his hands under Dazai's waist and gently raised his hips. Taking his left hand he moved it to his erect penis, guiding it to his lover's longing hole.

Pressing gently, he entered inside, feeling the tight muscle trying to deny him. He pushed harder, trying to ease himself in further. As he felt himself beginning to penetrate deeper he brought himself to rest on his hands over his partner and began to thrust himself slowly back and forth.

Feeling Chuuya inside him, Dazai moaned softly and rest his hands on his lover's flanks. His body was soft and warm to the touch. He felt the smaller man's muscles tensing as he made love to him.

Chuuya lowered himself to rest on his forearms, leaning down to kiss Dazai as he began to drive himself in deeper. He increased his pace, his devotion for the other man motivating him.

Dazai began to dig his fingers into Chuuya's sides as he felt the pleasure of his prostate being massaged. His carnal moans became louder, as his hunger for the man inside him became stronger.

Hearing his partners sensual moans, Chuuya's kisses became more intense. He loved Dazai so much, wanted so hard to please him. He plunged himself harder and faster into him, trying to quench his thirst for him.

Moving down to his partners neck, he bit and sucked on his skin, hearing soft gasps as he sunk his teeth in.

Dazai moved his hands to Chuuya's head, grasping at his hair and pulling it gently. He used one of his hands to drag his fingers down his lovers back, feeling his clammy skin beneath his fingertips.

“Chuuya...” Dazai managed to whisper, his breath catching in his throat as he panted “I need you”

“I need you too” Chuuya breathed heavily, feeling sweat run down his face and sting his eyes. “I need you so much”

He pushed himself up, Dazai's hands being pulled away, and leant back on his calves. Spreading his partners legs further apart, he put his hands on the other man's knees, using them to steady himself.

Summoning energy he didn't know he still had, he began to plunge himself hard inside his lover. The feeling of Dazai's tight hold on his shaft was absolute ecstasy and he quickly felt his orgasm approaching.

Dazai clawed at the blanket, needing an outlet for the extreme rapture he was being subjected to. He felt his face burning, as he was bounced vigorously on the bed.

The sound of Chuuya's heavy breathing, and his skin slapping against him, made his arousal heightened further.

He felt a pressure begin to build inside him, rising to his core. All his muscles began to tense and his temples felt like they were shaking. He let out a loud gasp as his climax hit him. Every muscle in his body spasmed as wave after wave of pleasure coursed through his entire being.

As Dazai's legs trembled, Chuuya felt his cock being gripped tightly. He cried out as he thrust hard into his parter, holding himself inside while he came. His body jerked slightly each time his shaft powerfully pumped his load. As he finished and the contractions ceased, he gently lowered himself to lay beside his love.

Dazai lay in a daze, endorphins flooded his system causing him to start laughing. His whole body felt warm and he had never felt so satisfied and content.

Chuuya turned his head to look at him and grinned. “What are you laughing at?” He was exhausted and his mouth felt dry.

Dazai put his hand on his forehead and sighed, grinning. “I don't know. I couldn't help it”

Chuuya reached his arm out and wrapped it around his still giggling partner. “You're so weird sometimes” he smirked

Dazai was so overcome with emotions, tears formed in his eyes and ran down the sides of his face.

Chuuya noticed them and frowned in concern “Why are you crying?”

Dazai laughed again and wiped his tears away “I don't know”

Chuuya lay looking at Dazai, totally enraptured in him. Everything about him was perfect. His own endorphins giving him the feel-good chemicals, he was completely enamoured by his fiance. He leaned over and kissed him softly on the cheek. “You're amazing” He smiled, seeing Dazai grin.

Dazai shuffled himself to face Chuuya. He smiled to himself, feeling his partner running his fingers up and down his back. “You're cute”

He poked Chuuya playfully on the nose and grinned. He tried to poke him again, but Chuuya bit at his finger. “Let me boop you” he laughed, while trying to touch his fiance's nose.

Chuuya laughed loudly and buried his face in the blanket “No. Behave yourself”

Dazai leaned forward and playfully bit Chuuya's ear making growling sounds.

Chuuya laughed louder than Dazai had ever heard him laugh before. “Get off me!” He squealed giddily and shook his head, trying to escape his teasing nips.

Dazai finally stopped tormenting his love and lay grinning at him. “I love you, Chuuya”

Realising Dazai had finished his mischievous playing, Chuuya turned to him. “I love you too, you idiot” He beamed a smile at him and kissed him.

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It had been a few weeks since the events that had almost permanently claimed Dazai's life.

After taking a few days off to recover and relax, Dazai and Chuuya had returned to the Port Mafia Headquarters to see how things were going.

The main office atop the high building had been repaired and cleaned, a new solid wooden circular table in the middle. Around the table sat three high backed wooden chairs, red velvet cushions and padded backrests ensuring the occupants comfort.

The sun shone brightly through the large glass windows, and onto the three sat at the table.

Chuuya reached into the large wine cooler on the table and pulled out the bottle nestled in the ice. After twisting the swirling metal into the top, he pulled on the corkscrew, forcing the cork out with a loud pop.

He poured the dark red liquid into three glasses, passing one each to the other two people.

He smelled the wine in his glass, enjoying the aroma, then held it up.

“To the future of the Port Mafia!”

Dazai and Kouyou raised their glasses and they all clinked them together. They tasted the wine and sat down.

“So how are you feeling?” Kouyou looked to Dazai and smiled, concern in her voice “Chuuya told me we lost you for a moment”

Dazai smiled at her concern and nodded. “I feel good. And yes, that is something I never want to repeat”

“You better not” Chuuya grinned “I'm not going through that again” The red head took another sip of his wine. “So how are things going?”

Kouyou smiled sweetly at her friend “Better than expected. Akutagawa is performing his duties beyond expectations since his promotion. The Black Lizards managed to recover a shipment of weapons that had gone missing, and the lady I told you about in the Medical Division gave birth to a healthy baby girl”

Chuuya beamed a smile to her. “That is great news. Make sure to send flowers to the mother” He paused, realising he was already giving her orders. “I mean, I think we should give her some flowers”

She nodded and grinned to herself, seeing the young man correct himself. “Yes. I think that would be a nice gesture”

“So...” Kouyou began “I know you didn't ask me here just to drink wine and talk business. What's on your mind?”

Dazai smiled at Chuuya “I think you should be the one to ask”

Chuuya coughed nervously “Yes. Well...the thing is” He fidgeted in his seat.

Kouyou chuckled seeing her friend obviously struggling. “Chuuya, I have known you since you were a child. Whatever it is, you know I will support you”

Chuuya smiled softly and tried to relax. “As you know, Dazai and I are planning to get married” His eyes glanced to his fiance's hand. He smiled seeing the ring on his finger. “And I...we...wanted to ask if you would be the one to perform the ceremony”

Kouyou put her hand to her mouth in shock. She stood up and hurried to Chuuya, who got up from his seat. Pulling him into a hug, her face beamed with delight “Oh Chuuya, I would be honoured to do it” Gently pulling away she put her hands on his upper arms. “I'm so proud of you. You've grown into such an amazing young man”

Chuuya blushed at hearing the praise. He had always been close to Kouyou, but hearing her kind words made him embarrassed.

“Thank you Ane-san” he smiled feeling slightly awkward.

She noticed and sat back in her seat, allowing the handsome man to go back to his wine.

“So have you set a date yet?” She quizzed the couple, feeling excited to be part of their special day.

“We were thinking August twenty third” Dazai replied, taking another sip of his wine “The weather beshould nice, and it gives us some time to plan everything”

“Leave everything to me” Kouyou grinned. “Just let me know what you want and I will make sure everything is perfect”

“Thank you Ane-san” Chuuya beamed at her “I'm sure it will be amazing”

The day of the wedding approached faster than they expected. Kouyou had consulted them many times. From their clothes, to the cake, the buffet and flowers. She had taken it upon herself to take care of everything.

Dazai sat in the graveyard, resting his back against Oda's headstone. The tree that sheltered him from the sun was a familiar friend.

His white suit had made him too warm, so he had removed the jacket and placed it on his lap trying not to dirty it. He opened the top button on his azure blue shirt and pulled his white tie down slightly.

He knew the weather would be nice today, but he hadn't thought it would be so hot. They had originally planned to wear waistcoats, but Kouyou had advised against it. Now he understood why.

As he enjoyed the shade, he thought of his old friend. He wished he could be there to see him, but it had been many years since he had been killed.

“Hey Odasaku” Dazai smiled to himself. Some people would think him crazy talking to ghosts but he didn't care. “Well...today is the day. I'm getting married. I wish you could have been here to see it” He looked down to his feet, wiping a few specs of dirt from his white dress shoes, trying not to feel the sadness in his heart. He sighed and put his head back, resting it on the cool stone.

“I finally found what I was looking for. And it was right in front of my eyes all along” He smiled as he thought of Chuuya. He was going to look so handsome today in his matching white suit and tie, and violet purple shirt.

“I might not be able to come and see you as often now” He couldn't hold back his sorrow any more. Wiping a tear from his eye, he took the handkerchief from his pants pocket and blew his nose. He stuffed it back in his pocket and straightened the yellow rose on the lapel of his jacket.

“I'm boss of the Port Mafia...well, with Chuuya and Kouyou” He chuckled to himself. “You can tell Mori that two Dazai's will be running it now”

As most people knew him by his surname and Chuuya by his forename, they had decided Chuuya would take on Osamu's family name.

Dazai heard footsteps and looked to see who was coming. Atsushi appeared in his black suit looking very smart. He had finally taken it upon himself to have a haircut, so instead of his usual extra length on one side it was neat and even.

“Hey Dazai!” Atsushi beamed a smile to his friend. He was very excited as it was the first wedding he had been invited to. “Are you ready?”

Dazai nodded and stood up. Fastening his top button, he straightened his tie and put his jacket back on. “Well old friend...I will talk to you again soon. Goodbye, Odasaku”

He bowed his head and went to meet Atsushi “Let's go. Today I begin the rest of my life as a married man” He chuckled seeing Atsushi's excitement.

He followed his friend to a black car where Akutagawa was waiting.

Atsushi got into the passenger seat beside his friend, while Dazai sat in the back. He turned in his seat to look at Dazai “Are you nervous?”

“Be in your seat!” Akutagawa berated him sternly. “I do not desire to have any accidents today”

Dazai smirked to himself. The friendship between Akutagawa and Atsushi was strained at times, but he knew the pair cared for each others wellbeing.

As they pulled up to the Port Mafia headquarters, Akutagawa stopped so Dazai could get out.

“Dazai...” Akutagawa looked at his old mentor in the mirror. “Good luck”

Dazai smiled pleasantly “Thank you”

He got out of the car and walked into the building. As he entered the lobby, the lady at reception waved to him.

“You look so handsome Mr Dazai!” she shouted, thrilled to see him. She eyed him, wishing she had got to him before Chuuya.

Dazai nodded in appreciation and got into the elevator. He pressed the button for the floor the wedding was being held at. Kouyou had arranged for the area to be completely cleared of the normal office equipment and had it decorated for the ceremony and party afterwards.

As the elevator was almost at the correct floor, Dazai checked to make sure he hadn't got any dirt on him from the graveyard. The doors opened with a loud ping and he took a deep breath and stepped out.

The large room had tables covered in white cloths, with vases of flowers in the centre. There were two large buffet tables with various types of sushi, sashimi, tempura and additional common wedding foods. Flowers and other decorations had been spread around the room. Yellow roses and sunflowers had been chosen as they were blooming this season.

Dazai saw the area near the back was sectioned off with white curtains. He had been told to go there for the ceremony. He didn't see Chuuya or the other guests, but could hear people talking.

The elevator pinged again and Atsushi and Akutagawa exited. Atsushi patted him on the back and grinned. “They're all back there. Chuuya is already here”

The young men hurried to the curtained area and disappeared inside.

Dazai took another deep breath to steady his nerves and tucked his hair behind his ear. He walked across the room and entered a hole in the curtains.

All the guests who had been talking went silent, waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Dazai saw Chuuya standing at the front near Kouyou. The red head turned to see Dazai and smiled sweetly to him. He was wearing the outfit Dazai had expected, but he didn't know he would also be wearing a white hat. He chuckled to himself, wondering how Chuuya even showered without something on his head.

Rows of seats sat behind where Kouyou and Chuuya were stood waiting.

Kunikida, Yosano, Ranpo, Jun'ichiro and a young girl sat together on a row of seats at the front.

Atsushi, Akutagawa, Gin, Higuchi and Hirotsu sat at the front on the opposite side.

The rest of the seats were taken by Port Mafia members. Dazai recognized some of them.

“You're late” Chuuya whispered as Dazai came to stand beside him.

“I'm sorry. I went to see Odasaku” Dazai whispered apologizing

“It's ok, I would have waited” Chuuya looked at Dazai, admiring him. “You look amazing” he continued to whisper

“So do you” Dazai grinned while looking at Kouyou.

Kouyou looked to the couple and smiled “Are you ready?”

The couple looked at each other and smiled. They turned to Kouyou and nodded.

“Welcome friends, family and loved ones” Kouyou looked to the crowd and smiled. “We are gathered here today to witness the union of Osamu Dazai and Chuuya Nakahara”

Chuuya reassuringly ran his finger over Dazai's hand.

Kouyou smiled gently seeing Chuuya's affection for his partner. “We come here to honour and celebrate the love shared between these two people, as they come together to start their new life with a solemn vow”

She looked to Atsushi, who began rummaging around in his pocket. Pulling out the rings, he quickly rushed to Kouyou and placed them in her outstretched hand. The rings were made of white gold with a black titanium band down the centre.

Dazai looked at them, trying to remember which one was for Chuuya. He remembered what Kouyou had told him about them being engraved on the inside and picked one up. On the inside he could see ~Chuuya~ and secretly thanked her in his head for making it easier for him.

The couple turned to face each other and Dazai took Chuuya's left hand and held it gently.

“Chuuya...” Dazai smiled lovingly to Chuuya and continued.

“I promise to be faithful, supportive and loyal and to give you my companionship and love throughout all the changes in our life. I vow to bring you happiness, and I will treasure you as my companion.”

He blushed slightly, feeling all eyes in the room on him.

“I will celebrate the joys of life with you. I promise to support your dreams, and walk beside you offering courage and strength through all endeavours. From this day forward, I will be proud to be your husband and your best friend.”

He placed the ring carefully on Chuuya's ring finger. He smiled to his partner and let go of his hand.

Chuuya took the other ring from Kouyou, seeing the words ~Osamu~ engraved inside.

He took Dazai by the left hand and held it.

“Osamu...” It felt a little strange referring to him by his first name, but he liked it.

“I promise to be faithful, supportive and loyal and to give you my companionship and love throughout all the changes in our life”

He felt a lump forming in his throat and coughed to try and clear it.

“I vow to bring you happiness, and I will treasure you as my companion. I will celebrate the joys of life with you. I promise to support your dreams, and walk beside you offering courage and strength through all endeavours”

He felt his eyes becoming foggy with tears and gritted his teeth to push them away. He took a deep breath to calm himself and began to feel in control again.

“From this day forward, I will be proud to be your husband and your best friend.”

He placed the ring on Dazai's finger and grinned at him.

Kouyou nodded at them and tried to hide her smile.

“With the exchanging of vows and rings, may you strive all your lives to meet this commitment with the same love and devotion that you have shown today”

She beamed a smile at them, unable to contain her delight anymore.

“By the virtue and authority vested in me, I now pronounce you spouses for life”

She leaned forwards towards them and grinned. “You can kiss now”

The newly weds turned to each other. Chuuya looked nervous but Dazai didn't care. He wanted everyone to know how much he loved him.

He grabbed Chuuya by the waist and pulled him forward, kissing him passionately. Upon feeling his lips, Chuuya gave up worrying and kissed him back.

The guests stood up and began to applaud and cheer while the two men shared their kiss.

As the couple pulled away they hugged each other tightly.

“Oh, my flower” Chuuya laughed, as he saw his yellow rose loose a petal as it was crushed between their bodies.

“We can get you a new flower” Dazai chuckled and kissed his husband again.

They held hands as they walked to talk to their guests.

“That was so beautiful” Higuchi gushed as she came to stand by Chuuya. Her long blond hair was gathered into a bun on the top of her head, and her purple dress flowed around her slim body.

“Congratulations guys!” Atsushi beamed a huge smile at them. “I thought I'd lost the rings there for a moment” He rubbed his head nervously.

“You did great” Dazai grinned to him “Thank you”

“Congratulations” Kunikida smiled and bowed as he came to speak to them. “I have someone I'd like you to meet. Her name is Aya, and she is a new member of the Armed Detective Agency, so you will be seeing more of her in the future”

Aya smiled and nodded. She looked very young, no more than twelve or thirteen, with short red head worn in a bob with hair pins on both sides. She wore a pretty pink dress and white tights.

“It's very nice to meet you” she grinned excitedly “I've heard a lot about you both. The wedding ceremony was lovely, thank you for inviting me”

Dazai and Chuuya looked to each other, neither knew the young girl. Realising she was Kunikida's plus one they smiled to her.

“I'm really glad you could come” Dazai smiled “I'm happy to meet you”

Aya grinned and ran off after Ranpo, who was already making his way to the buffet.

“I offer my congratulations Mr Nakahara” Hirotsu bowed respectfully towards Chuuya.

“Oh...it's Mr Dazai now” Chuuya smiled “But just call me Chuuya, or it will get complicated very fast”

“Very well Boss” Hirotsu smiled slightly and walked away.

“So...you took Dazai's family name” Akutagawa raised his brow at Chuuya

“I think it's cute” Gin smiled to her brother.

Her long black hair that was usually in a spiked bun, fell down just below her shoulders. She had dark eyes like her brother, but a much friendlier face. She was slim and almost as tall as him. Her lilac coloured dress was a huge contrast to her usual grey v-neck, black trousers and flared long black coat.

Akutagawa huffed and walked away.

“Don't mind him” Gin smiled “He's just mad because he doesn't like crowds of people”

Ranpo appeared suddenly behind the happy couple. “Are you going to cut the cake?”

Dazai had almost forgotten about the cake. He grabbed Chuuya by the hand and led him through the curtains.

Near one of the buffet tables, a large two tiered cake sat on a smaller table. It was covered in black icing and decorated with a white oriental dragon. Red roses had been placed on the top.

Dazai led Chuuya to the cake and picked up the knife. He gestured to his husband to hold the knife with him and they carefully cut into it.

The guests who were near them stopped eating to watch.

They cut into it again and began to remove the slice. Dazai realised he hadn't got anything to put it on, and began looking around for something.

Ranpo who was watching intently handed them a small plate, and the couple carefully placed the slice on it.

Ranpo was about to grab the plate from them, when Kunikida yanked him back by his suit collar.

“The newly weds eat the first piece” he scolded the overly eager man.

Dazai laughed at Ranpo sulking and looked for something to eat with. The cake was a triple layered red velvet cake with layers of cream cheese frosting.

His impatience getting the better of him, Dazai picked up the cake with his fingers and was about to take a bite. He stopped himself and frowned, inwardly berating himself.

He broke off a piece and smiled at Chuuya, gesturing for him to open his mouth.

Chuuya moved closer and opened his mouth and Dazai carefully gave him it.

Chuuya nodded and smiled “It's good”

Dazai quickly kissed him, tasting the chocolate. “You had a crumb on your lip” he winked

He nodded to Ranpo “Help yourself”

Ranpo's eye's widened as he thought of eating the rest of the cake to himself.

“Don't event think about it” Kunikida cut a piece, plated it and gave it to Ranpo “I will be keeping my eye on you”

Ranpo began sulking again and walked off to eat.

The couple sat down at a table and Dazai finished off the slice of their wedding cake.

Chuuya stood up “I'm gonna grab something to eat, do you want anything?”

Dazai smiled and nodded.

“Anything in particular?” Chuuya grinned at his husband, with cake around his mouth.

“Get me anything, I don't mind” Dazai smiled to himself, Chuuya was indeed a good little wife.

Chuuya walked to the buffet while Dazai sat admiring him. It had taken a long time, years, but he finally had what his heart desired.

He was lost in thought when he heard a familiar voice. “Hey Dazai, I've missed you”

He turned to see Kenji, stood in a black suit and tie and white shirt.

“Kenji!” Dazai shouted in surprise. “I'm so glad you're here! I didn't even know you were coming”

The small teenager sat at the table. “Kunikida told me you were getting married, of course I had to come” He frowned. slightly sad “Though I see I missed the ceremony”

“It's ok” Dazai beamed “You're here for the party”

Kenji cheered up. “So where is your bride?”

Chuuya returned to the table, carrying a large plate piled with food.

Dazai looked to him and nodded “Right there”

Kenji looked to Chuuya and then behind him, trying to find a woman.

Chuuya put the plate of food on the table and sat down. He picked up a piece of sushi with his chopsticks and held it out to Dazai.

As Dazai leaned forward and took the food in his mouth, Kenji watched them.

His eyes widened as he realised Chuuya was the “wife”

“Oh...” He said surprised. He moved closer to Dazai “I didn't know you liked men”

“I don't” Dazai grinned while chewing “Just that one”

Chuuya smiled to Dazai and began to eat.

Kenji sat back in his seat pondering the situation. He shrugged and held out his hand to Chuuya. “Congratulations Sir” he smiled

Chuuya looked to him and then to Dazai, confusion etched on his face. He shook Kenji's hand. “Thanks kid”

Kenji continued to shake his hand while grinning “I hope you have a wonderful life together. Feel free to visit me at my village any time. I can show you around...”

Chuuya gently removed his hand from the excited teenager and smiled weakly “Yeah, sure kid” He looked at Dazai and gave a side eye to Kenji

Dazai laughed at their interaction. Kenji was a sweet kid and he had missed him.

Dazai was really starting to feel too hot, so he removed his jacket and placed it on the back of his chair.

Chuuya saw him and did the same. “Thank you! I didn't want to take my jacket off in case I wasn't supposed to, but it's so damn hot in here.” He grumbled to himself about the weather as he put it on his chair.

The guests moved to the sides of the room as the strings of Anata by L 'arc-en-ciel began to play.

Dazai saw Kouyou, who was smiling and pointing at Chuuya. “I think we're supposed to have a first dance” he grinned.

Chuuya, who already had a mouthful of food, put more in and shook his head. “No...I said no dancing”

Dazai looked to Kouyou and shrugged. She pointed at Chuuya again and gestured to get him up.

Dazai gave Chuuya his best puppy eyes “Please, Chuuya. Just one”

Chuuya put his chopsticks down and sighed heavily. “Fine...just one”

Dazai jumped up from his seat and rushed over to Chuuya, grabbing his hand and pulling him as he stood up, almost making him fall.

Chuuya chewed his food as quickly as he could and swallowed it.

Dazai dragged him into the middle of the room and turned to him smiling.

“I don't dance” Chuuya grumbled as Dazai put his hands around his waist.

“Just follow my lead” Dazai grinned

He began to sway his hips to the music and Chuuya watched him trying to follow.

The guests watched them, grinning at Chuuya's awkwardness.

“Chuuya is so cute” Gin grinned to her brother, who just scowled at her.

As the chorus hit, Dazai took Chuuya's right hand in his and held it to his chest, still swaying.

Chuuya felt very embarrassed with so many people watching him, and looked down at his feet.

“Chuuya” Dazai said gently “Look at me”

The red head looked up into Dazai's eyes and smiled.

They danced slowly to the music, enjoying the feeling of being together.

Dazai looked deeply into Chuuya's eyes, he was the most beautiful person he had ever seen. His smile would melt his heart, one that yearned only for him.

He was so blessed to have him, the only person he had ever allowed himself to love. He gave him hope for a future they would spend together.

Chuuya had never been so happy, dancing with the man he cherished more than anything. 

He wanted to lock this memory away so he would never forget it.

As the guitar solo began, Dazai leaned down and kissed his new husband tenderly. “I love you, Chuuya”

Chuuya placed his head against Dazai's chest, still swaying to the music “I love you too, Osamu” It felt so nice to call him by his first name.

They stood dancing while the music continued to play.

Chuuya began to forget about the other people in the room and just enjoyed the feeling of Dazai's body against him.

Dazai felt so happy and proud to be the husband of the man he loved and adored.

As the music faded the guests applauded the happy couple, some of the women wiping tears from their faces.

Chuuya was brought back to the present by the sound and quickly went back to his seat. Dazai laughed and ran after him.

More music began to play and some of the guests began to dance.

Kouyou came over to the couple's table carrying a bottle of wine.

Chuuya pointed at her as she got close “You!” he shouted while smiling at his friend “You did that, I know it”

“Oh hush Chuuya” she grinned “You looked like you were having fun”

Chuuya couldn't be mad at her, and she was right. He had enjoyed his dance with Dazai.

“Anyway...I brought you this” She held out the bottle for Chuuya to see.

His eyes widened in excitement. “An eighty nine bottle of Petrus?!”

“One of my wedding gifts to you...” She smiled to Dazai “To you both”

Chuuya patted the seat beside him “Sit down, drink with us”

Kouyou shook her head “No, I couldn't”

“Please” Chuuya's pleading eyes were so sweet she couldn't refuse.

“One glass” she smiled

She grabbed a corkscrew from the a nearby table and some glasses.

Chuuya opened the bottle and poured the wine.

Kouyou handed a glass to Dazai, who bowed his head in thanks.

Chuuya was about to taste the wine, when Kouyou put her hand over the top of his glass.

“Wait, I want to say something first” She sat down and composed herself.

“Chuuya, dear sweet Chuuya. You were just a boy when you came into the Port Mafia” She felt a lump in her throat and coughed

“I'm so glad I got to be there to watch you grow up, to see you become a man”

Chuuya smiled gently “Ane-san....”

Kouyou held up her hand to silence him. She then turned to Dazai.

“Dazai...you were so full of sadness and anger. I never thought that you could be saved”

She sighed heavily and continued

“And although Chuuya may have hated you for leaving the Port Mafia...I believe it was the best thing for you. If you had stayed it would have destroyed you”

Dazai looked to her and smiled. He thought nobody understood him, but Kouyou had, even back then

“While I may not be able to completely forgive you for the hurt you caused Chuuya...” Kouyou continued “You are family”

She wiped her eyes, stopping her tears before they fell.

“I'm proud of you both. You have become such wonderful young men. I hope you have many years of happiness together”

She raised her glass to them and took a large swallow of the expensive wine.

The couple looked at each other and smiled, raising their glasses and taking a drink.

“Anyway...” Kouyou finished her drink quickly, wanting to leave the men to themselves “Thank you for the drink. Have an amazing day gentlemen”

“Ane-san...stay...” Chuuya tried to make Kouyou stay, but she got up and bowed to them, before rushing off with tears in her eyes.

“Chuuya....let her go” Dazai smiled softly to his partner “She loves you, you know”

Chuuya smiled to himself “I know” He took a long sip of his wine and sighed in contentment.

“Ranpo!”

They turned to see Kunikida rushing towards Ranpo, who was attacking the wedding cake with a fork.

“Get away from that cake!” Kunikida grabbed Ranpo by his shirt collar and dragged him away.

Chuuya watched him laughing “Maybe we should just cut the top tier off and give it to him”

“Kunikida would never allow it” Dazai grinned.

He had another taste of his wine and looked to Chuuya. “So, how is married life so far?”

Chuuya finished his wine and poured himself another glass. “It's ok”

Dazai raised his brows at the smirking man “Only ok?”

“I'm sure it will get better tonight” Chuuya smirked

Dazai smiled to himself. There was no way they were having sex tonight. Chuuya was such a lightweight, he would be passed out drunk before they even got home.

“So...” Chuuya began, already starting to slur his words “You never told me what happened to your apartment”

“Did I not?” Dazai pressed out his bottom lip trying to remember if he had told him. He shrugged. “I gave it to one of the new members. If you'll have me, I am officially moved in”

Chuuya laughed “It's about damn time”

“Although...” Dazai grinned.

Chuuya looked at him suspiciously and blinked his eyes, feeling the alcohol already starting to affect him.

“Now we're officially living together....I thought maybe...” Dazai laughed at Chuuya who was going slightly cross eyed.

“I thought we could look for a house, if you wanted to” Dazai raised his brow waiting for an answer.

“Sure!” Chuuya drank more wine and grinned “Sounds good” He chuckled “We could even get a dog, I always wanted a dog...you like dogs right? Everybody likes dogs”

Dazai sighed and smiled. This was going to be an interesting evening.

Chapter Text

“Chuuya...wake up...I made breakfast”

Chuuya groaned and looked around. His eyes were blurry and he had drooled down his face.

He looked down at himself. He was only wearing his boxers. How did he get here? He couldn't remember.

Dazai walked into the bedroom wearing a white apron over his underwear.

“Chuuya, I made breakfast” he smiled at him, excited for the other man to see his creation.

“What happened last night” Chuuya groaned, wiping the drool from his face.

Dazai sat down on the bed beside him.

“Well...after you drank four glasses of wine, you ate a bunch of sushi, danced for about thirty minutes, threw up on Akutagawa and fell on the cake” Dazai chuckled to himself remembering Akutagawa's horrified face, his shirt covered in vomit.

“You're lying” Chuuya groaned, sitting up in bed.

“Chuuya...you wound me. I would never lie to you” Dazai poked Chuuya on the nose

Chuuya felt a throbbing pain in the front of his head and rubbed it. “My head hurts”

“Yeah, that's probably when you banged it on the taxi” Dazai checked his head making sure there was no injury.

“How did I get here?” Chuuya blinked his eyes, trying to focus properly

“After you passed out we just let you sleep for a while. Then I brought you home and put you to bed” Dazai leaned over and kissed his husband

“I missed my wedding sex?” Chuuya's disappointment was apparent

“Call me crazy” Dazai grinned cheekily “But I didn't really feel like making love to you when you were passed out snoring”

Chuuya pouted and held Dazai's hand “I'm sorry, Osamu. I ruined our wedding day”

“No you didn't silly” Dazai gently kissed him “It was amazing”

Chuuya looked down at their hands, then jumped and started looking around frantically on the bed “I lost my ring!”

Dazai got up and went to the bedside cabinet. Opening it he reached in and produced Chuuya's ring. “I took it off you when you fell into the cake”

He threw it to his husband who put it on quickly “Besides, you cant lose it. Kouyou put tracking devices in our rings. We'll always be able to find each other” He grinned to himself, Kouyou was full of great ideas.

“They why did you take it off?” Chuuya questioned him, admiring the ring on his finger

“I said you can't lose it, not that you can't damage it” Dazai smiled sitting back on the bed

“So are you getting up? I made breakfast”

Chuuya eyed him suspiciously “You...made breakfast?”

Dazai laughed amused at his husband's lack of faith in him.

“Yes I did...” he leaned closer to him “And no canned crab in sight”

Chuuya frowned still not believing him “Show me”

Dazai sighed exasperated “It's in the kitchen. Come or don't, but I'm going to eat”

Kissing Chuuya again, he got up and walked out of the room.

Chuuya sniffed the air, something smelled good. Had he really cooked?

He dragged himself out of bed and walked through the living room, yawning. Sitting down at the kitchen counter, he was presented with a bowl of rice and a plate of Tamagoyaki.

Chuuya gave his husband a suspicious side eye “You made this?”

Dazai grinned “Yes, I made it”

“Osamu Dazai, MY Osamu Dazai....made this?” Chuuya still wasn't biting. He expected Dazai to start laughing at any moment, amused at his prank

“Yes! I made it! Me!” Dazai was starting to become annoyed and slightly hurt. He sat down at the counter opposite Chuuya and began to eat his own breakfast

“How?” Chuuya poked at the omelette with his chopsticks, inspecting it. The layers were good, better than his own cooking

“Kouyou showed me how to make it” Dazai replied while eating some of his rice.

“She was here?” Chuuya looked around for her

“Yes. Last night. While you were passed out she showed me. I practised a few times and then made it again when I woke up” Dazai put another piece of egg in his mouth and chewed it “Is that a good enough explanation? Or should I make it again to show you?”

Chuuya put the omelette in his mouth and chewed it, lettings the flavours dance on his tongue. It was good. No, it was better than good. It was delicious!

“This is amazing...” he spoke softly

Dazai gave him an I told you so smirk and continued to eat.

“I'm sorry Osamu” Chuuya apologized “I shouldn't have doubted you. Thank you”

Dazai looking at his husband confused “Why do you keep calling me Osamu?”

“Well...it's your name. I figured now that we're married, it would be a bit silly to keep calling you Dazai” He put rice in his mouth, it was cooked perfectly “Unless you don't want me to?”

Dazai chuckled “No it's good. I'm just not used to hearing it” He sat pondering the situation further “Why didn't you call me it before?”

Chuuya shrugged “I guess because I'd always called you Dazai, it felt right”

Dazai continued to eat breakfast, watching Chuuya enjoy his food. He had a surprise that he was dying to tell him, but he wanted to give him chance to eat and properly wake up. It was going to be quite a shock.

“I'm still surprised you remembered what our first breakfast together was” Chuuya grinned, remembering when he had first brought Dazai to his place. Their love was still so young then.

“Of course I remembered” Dazai laughed “It was the first nice thing you'd ever done for me”

Chuuya's eyes widened. “Excuse me sir, I've done a lot of nice things for you”

Dazai laughed louder, seeing Chuuya so insulted “Yes, since then. But back then, you we're a real ass”

“As were you” Chuuya grinned to himself, they were already arguing like an old married couple. He decided to change the mood.

“So...what made you want to learn how to cook?” He put more of the omelette in his mouth and hummed in contentment “Because you're really good”

“Really? You actually like it?” Dazai squinted at his husband, waiting for some smart ass remark.

Chuuya nodded “Yes, very much. This is delicious”

“Because...” Dazai's cheeks flushed “I wanted to be a good husband”

“You don't need to cook to be a good husband” Chuuya finished his meal rubbing his stomach “You already are”

Dazai thought maybe he had been a little hasty being upset by Chuuya. He was still very insecure with some things, and cooking was one of them. It wasn't that he didn't enjoy cooking, he had just never really tried.

When he lived by himself there didn't seem to be any point. Eating was just a way of staying alive. And until this point they had gone out to eat or Chuuya had cooked the meals.

It was only when he saw Chuuya passed out at the wedding, that he realised he had a responsibility to take care of this man. He had given his vows and he was determined to live by them.

That was when he had asked Kouyou to show him how to cook. She had been very understanding and happy to show him.

He thought back to her little speech...about how he was family. He had never known how it felt to have a family, but now he had a family of his own.

He thought about his surprise and he tried to hide his smile, staring blankly forward

“Osamu? Are you in there?” Chuuya waved at him

“I love when you call me Osamu” Dazai blurted out without thinking

Chuuya laughed loudly “You are one funny guy”

Dazai quickly finished his breakfast, and hurried Chuuya into the bathroom.

“Be quick, I have something I want to show you”

Chuuya showered and got dressed and saw Dazai waiting for him by the front door.

“What is this surprise?”

“If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise would it?” Dazai clapped his hands together in excitement

They left the apartment and went to the garage.

“Chuuuuya...” Dazai held out his hand “Can I drive?”

“You sure?” Chuuya raised a brow.

“I promise, I wont scratch the car. Please?” Dazai gave him such pleading eyes he couldn't refuse.

Chuuya threw him the keys and got into the passenger seat.

Dazai excitedly got into the driver's seat and put his hands on the wheel. He rubbed it, enjoying the feeling of being in control.

As they drove to Dazai's secret location, he was completely focused. He wanted to prove to Chuuya that he could drive without any mishaps.

After a short drive, Dazai pulled up outside a house. It was three storeys, with a large window at the front on the second floor. A large metal gate led to the house, with a pair of double gates going to the internal garage. There was a small balcony and various trees along the boundary fence.

Dazai sat there for a minute, thinking of how best to proceed.

“Are we visiting a friend of yours?” Chuuya asked as he looked out of the window

Oh, that's a good idea Dazai thought to himself.

“Yes...yes we are. They're out of town and wanted me to check on their house. You don't mind do you?”

“No, it's cool” Chuuya got out of the car and looked around. It seemed like a nice area.

Dazai psyched himself up and got out of the car. He pressed the button to lock the car and walked to Chuuya. Taking his hand he led him through the single gate and towards the front door. Opening the front door he beckoned his husband inside.

Walking inside Chuuya whistled impressed.

“Look around” Dazai smiled “They won't mind”

Chuuya took his shoes off and slowly walked around the house, admiring it.

The living room to the left of the entrance was spacious and open. There was a large kitchen and separate dining room. He walked into the bathroom and saw a large bath. It had been years since he had soaked in a tub, his apartment only having a shower.

There was also a large master bedroom, as well as a few smaller rooms, including a walk in closet

Going upstairs to the second floor he found another bathroom, and three more bedrooms. There was even a living dining kitchen room, another walk in closet, and the balcony.

On the third floor was a large rooftop terrace with a glass roof.

Going back to the first floor, Chuuya found Dazai standing in the kitchen.

“This house is huge” Chuuya grinned, still in awe of it “But did your friend only buy it recently? There's nothing in it”

Dazai leant on the counter, feeling pleased with himself “Do you like it?”

Chuuya squinted his eyes looking at his husband suspiciously “Yes....why?”

“It's ours” Dazai beamed a huge smile, and then his face dropped as he saw Chuuya scowl

“Not today Osamu” Chuuya groaned and began pacing around the room “I still feel sick from my hangover, my head is sore and I'm grumpy...don't mess with me today”

Dazai rushed over to him and took his hands “Chuuya...I swear I am not messing with you. Everything was finalised this morning”

He put Chuuya's hands on his chest “I want us to start our new life together in a new house, away from any old painful memories. I want to make new ones..with you...here”

Chuuya squinted at him “You're serious aren't you?”

Dazai nodded slowly “Yes...”

He let go of Chuuya's hands and ran over to the kitchen counters “I could cook for you, right here”

He pointed at the large bedroom “We can all the sex you want in there....we could get a huge TV...we can sit on the roof and drink wine...”

Chuuya raised his hands trying to calm his frantic husband “Osamu...please. Let me speak”

Dazai stood staring at him, his heart raced and his breathing was accelerated

Chuuya walked slowly over to him, his face stern “There's just something I want you to know”

Dazai's face looked so worried. Had he overstepped the line?

Chuuya stopped in front of him and looked deeply into his eyes. He pulled himself up to his full height and put his face close to Dazai's, glaring into his eyes.

His eyes lit up as he shouted “Psyche!” and began laughing hysterically

Dazai sighed and slowly shook his head “You little bastard” He grabbed Chuuya's laughing body and squeezed him tightly, grinning “So you're happy?”

“Yes you stupid amazing man” Chuuya continued to laugh, as Dazai swung him around gently and kissed his cheek.

He finally calmed down and wiped a tear from his eye “You have no idea how long I've been waiting to do that to you”

Dazai let go of his still giggling husband and Chuuya began walking around the house again.

“Osamu, this place is incredible” Chuuya's face was glowing, he was so happy

“We can move in today if you want. Kouyou said we can get...”

“You told Ane-san?!” Chuuya shrieked surprised

Dazai nodded sheepishly “Well...yes. I didn't know the first thing about buying a house, so she helped me”

Chuuya squinted his eyes, impressed that she had hidden something from him “And she never said a word to me at the wedding”

“Because it was a surprise” Dazai laughed “And you probably would have forgotten anyway, my little lightweight”

Chuuya rushed to his husband and hugged him tightly “Thank you Osamu” He squeezed harder causing him to gasp slightly “And less of the little” he smirked

They spent the rest of the day packing thing's in the apartment and moving into the new house. The Port Mafia members they requested were more than happy to help, feeling part of their Bosses joy for this new chapter in their life, in all their lives.

The Port Mafia, while still doing unscrupulous activities, was running smoother than it had under the previous two bosses. With a focus on protecting the city and keeping it's members safe, the unnecessary death count had dropped considerably.

As Chuuya grabbed the last box, he looked around the empty apartment. It had been his home for quite a few years, he had made many memories here. He smiled and nodded his head respectfully “Goodbye old friend...thank you”

Walking out for the last time, he put the box at his feet and locked the door.

Dazai lay on the bed in the master bedroom, more mentally than physically exhausted. They had been so busy all day, he just wanted to relax. He heard Chuuya running a bath and smiled to himself. His husband had been so excited they had not only one bath, but two.

The tap stopped running and Chuuya appeared in the doorway.

“Come on, we're having a bath” he grinned

Dazai sat up and looked at him surprised “Together?”

“Of course, the bath is big enough” Chuuya came to sit beside him on the bed and ran his hand through Dazai's hair. "You look like you need it”

After going to the bathroom and undressing, Dazai slowly lowered himself into the hot water, flinching as he adjusted to the heat.

Chuuya undressed and got in, sitting between Dazai's legs. He rest against him, stroking his husband's arms that were coiled around him.

He sighed happily “This is nice”

The hot water eased their aching bodies and made them feel so close to each other.

“Thank you Osamu” Chuuya began, still stroking Dazai's arms “This is perfect”

Dazai gently kissed Chuuya's shoulders “You're welcome my love. I'm glad you're happy”

“I am” Chuuya smiled, totally content “This couldn't get any better”

Dazai smiled to himself. He knew what would make it better, but that was a surprise for later.

They lay quietly in the bath enjoying the moment, neither feeling the need to say anything. Resting his head on his husbands chest, Chuuya was so relaxed he began to fall asleep.

Dazai smiled to himself as he heard his husband begin to gently snore. The water was beginning to cool down but he didn't want to move him. His eyes felt heavy and he fell asleep as well.

He didn't know how long they had been asleep, but he awoke in cold water. Gently shaking Chuuya, he lifted the sleeping man. “Chuuya, wake up”

Chuuya stirred and opened his eyes. “I'm cold” he grumbled as he sat up and rubbed his eyes.

“We fell asleep” Dazai said softly, as he watched Chuuya get out of the bath. He leaned forward and removed the plug, allowing the water to drain. Getting out, Chuuya passed him a large towel. He wrapped himself in it and pulled his shivering husband to him, enveloping him in the soft cotton and holding him to his body.

“We'll get you warmed up soon” Dazai smiled gently as he held the smaller man. He kissed him as they slowly shuffled together to the bedroom.

They were still kissing as Dazai pulled the blanket across the bed. He motioned for Chuuya to get into the bed, and his husband lay down waiting for him.

Dazai got into bed and positioned himself over the still shivering red head. He pulled the blanket over them and turned his head to see Chuuya staring at him lovingly.

Chuuya put his hands around the back of Dazai's neck, gently stroking the back of his head with his thumbs, feeling his damp hair against his hands.

“I love you, Osamu” he smiled, with so much adoration and warmth in his eyes that Dazai felt he was going to melt.

“I love you too” Dazai spoke softly, running his hand along Chuuya's outer thigh, trying to warm his cold skin.

He bent down and gently kissed his husband, feeling the other man's lips come alive at his touch.

He continued to caress his leg while his kisses became deeper. He felt Chuuya gently pull on his neck needing him closer.

Chuuya opened his legs, inviting Dazai to be between them.

Dazai reached his hands to his husbands hips and lifted them as he gently began to penetrate him.

Feeling the old scars that covered his body, Chuuya ran his hands down Dazai's back. His husband inside him, he felt the aching need for him being filled.

Dazai made love to him with a tenderness so soothingly gentle, that Chuuya felt his love envelop him in an aura of warmth and reassurance.

Dazai felt so immensely complete with Chuuya, his whole life leading him to this point in time. Needing to be with him forever.

He thought back to the time they had first met, seeing the young boy. Chuuya had fascinated him. There was something about him, something that made his heart beat like nobody else ever had.

He was too young to understand love, to understand his feelings. And when he did he had pushed them deep down, hid them. Too afraid to allow himself to be open to more pain.

His constant depression making his life a misery, feeling he was unworthy of anything, any care, any love. All he felt was the void in his soul and begged for death to release him from the torment.

But Chuuya had always been there, making him cling to the slimmest glimmer of hope. Unable to end it all, just in case there was something worth living for.

He had felt so much darkness, so much crippling agony. But seeing Chuuya had always lifted his spirits enough to carry on.

The pain of being around him caused him to abandon him, leaving him behind. He thought if he didn't have to see him every day it would make it easier, but it just made him emptier.

Allowing himself to be captured by the Port Mafia, seeing Chuuya again, all the pain had come flooding back. But the hope had also returned. Using insults and harsh words to shield himself, they had fought like rivals.

Is spite of this they had nurtured a bond of trust, an understanding of each other. Protecting each other despite their constant fighting. They loved to hate each other, and hated that they loved each other. Neither wanting to accept defeat, wanting to admit how they felt.

The spark in them ignited when Dazai had finally told Chuuya how he felt, and it burned brighter the more they explored their feelings.

Enduring so much that a normal person would break, they had been through so much together that had made their relationship stronger.

Letting his guard down had been the hardest thing he had done, but it had been so freeing. Finally allowing himself to love, and be loved.

He was still terrified of losing everything, but he now hid that instead. Letting his love for Chuuya ebb and flow through him, like the very essence of his existence.

The love that he now felt as he made love to the only man, the only soul, that completed him.

Chuuya had pulled him from the darkness, kicking and screaming, and refused to let him fall.

Exploding into existence like a newborn star, he had embraced his feelings, his love.

He stopped his gentle strokes and looked at Chuuya, as if he was seeing him for the first time. He was beautiful, an angel made manifest.

“Osamu...what's wrong?” Chuuya asked quietly, concerned by his husbands serious face.

Dazai stared at him for a few moments then kissed him fiercely, his passion engulfing him like the birth of the universe.

Chuuya didn't understand why Dazai had stopped, why he had looked at him so intensely, and why he was now plunging himself inside him so vigorously. Something had awoken in his husband and he was overcome by it.

He gripped tightly to his husband as his prostate was assaulted. Dazai had turned into a man possessed, thrusting into him so hard and fast it hurt. The pain heightened the pleasure, and he clenched his teeth trying to stifle a yelp.

Dazai rest his body close to Chuuya, putting his arms underneath the smaller man and holding onto his shoulders. He squeezed him tightly using his body for more purchase. His insatiable hunger couldn't be quelled. He felt his balls tightening and his shaft throbbed hard and tensed up. Pumping his load into his husband, he cried out, but it wasn't enough.

He felt the intense sensation of being overstimulated but refused to stop.

Chuuya heard his husband cry out and felt his orgasm, but was surprised when he continued to make love to him. His pace had slowed but he was still going.

“Osamu...are you ok?” Chuuya whispered seeing his husband covered in sweat and breathing heavily.

Dazai nodded, feeling the euphoria in his body full of endorphins. He smiled and kissed Chuuya again.

Chuuya felt Dazai pick up the pace again and moaned in pleasure. His husbands cum dribbled out with his thrusts and tickled him as it ran down his skin onto the bed.

Dazai was becoming sexually frustrated. He had already had an orgasm but the burning inside him was still as fierce.

He stopped, trying to get catch his breath, his sweat soaking his face and wetting his hair. He pulled himself out of his husband and sat back on his legs. Chuuya shuddered as his husbands semen ran out onto the sheets.

“Get up...turn over” Dazai panted, gesturing to Chuuya to move

Chuuya understood what he wanted. He rolled himself over and got onto his hands and knees.

Dazai moved himself forward again, grabbing Chuuya by the waist and pushing himself back inside him.

Chuuya grimaced, squeezing his eyes tightly. His hole was sore from all the punishment it had already taken and now it was being intruded upon again.

Due to changing position, Dazai could penetrate his partner deeper. Chuuya was already stretched out so he thrust hard and fast inside him. He ran his hand along his back and pushed his shoulders down, causing his husband's chest to be pressed against the bed.

Looking down seeing his cock inside Chuuya made him even more aroused. He watched it penetrate him and he had the urge to taste him.

Pulling out, he moved back and got off the bed. He grabbed Chuuya by his hips and dragged him backwards.

“Osamu...what are you doing?” Chuuya gasped and clenched at the blanket, his knuckles going white, as he felt Dazai's tongue on his aching ass hole.

Dazai swirled his tongue in circles and ran it up and down his rim. He pulled Chuuya's hips down so he could get on his knees. Spreading his husband's cheeks, he buried his face between them and sucked on his swollen hole. Tasting his own cum made him even more turned on, the feeling he had already marked his possession. He hungrily ate his ass, listening to Chuuya's loud moans.

“Fuck...” Chuuya was in heaven. He buried his face in the bed trying to muffle his groans.

Dazai's lust piqued hearing Chuuya. Getting to his feet again he drove his cock hard inside him. He squeezed his husbands rear digging his fingers in while pounding him trying to find release.

Chuuya was desperate for relief. He began rubbing himself while feeling Dazai manhandled him. Chuuya had been looking forward to their post-marital sex but this was so heated it made him light-headed. His need to feel his orgasm was unbearable.

“Fuck me harder” he growled. He had never spoken so lewdly to his husband but he couldn't contain himself.

Spurred on by his partners foul language, Dazai mustered the last of his fading vigour trying to bring them both to climax.

Chuuya began to feel the same pressure in his core that Dazai had felt the last time they made love. It radiated out all the way into his chest, his muscles tensing and making him feel like he was about to pass out. As it hit, his whole body shook and Dazai had to keep him from collapsing. His scream turned to a whimper as he rode the waves of his orgasm.

Feeling, and hearing, his husband, Dazai came hard. It was so intense it made his head hurt and he squeezed his eyes shut. His legs buckled and he fell to his knees, his shaft still expelling his load onto the floor.

Chuuya, exhausted and totally spent, stayed perfectly still on the bed, too tired to move. He heard Dazai fall to the floor and became concerned when he didn't get back up.

“Osamu...are you alright?” His voice was hoarse and weak. His mouth dry from breathing heavily for so long.

He heard a groan and turned his head to see Dazai knelt behind him on the floor with his head down.

“Osamu!” Chuuya was becoming more worried for his husband.

Dazai let out a long sigh. “I'm ok” He chuckled weakly and then groaned as he got up off the floor.

Seeing Chuuya still laid in a heap, he gently moved him so he was laying comfortably, and got into bed facing him. He put his arms around him and held him close to him, resting his chin on his head.

Chuuya kissed his husband's chest and breathed in deeply. “What happened?”

Dazai smiled weakly “My legs gave out”

“No I mean...all that” Chuuya grinned to himself. Dazai had been like an animal.

“Oh...I don't know” he laughed and hugged Chuuya tighter “I guess you bring out the beast in me” He thought about how forceful he had been and felt guilty. “I'm sorry I was so rough with you”

“It's ok” Chuuya's grin widened “I liked it”

They laughed together, amused at how crazy they had been.

Chuuya sighed happily “I'm so lucky to have you”

Dazai kissed the top of his head “You are” he giggled

“Hey!” Chuuya looked up at him, smiling “You're an asshole, but I love you” He kissed him gently, enjoying the taste of his lips.

“I am. But I love you too, so its ok” Dazai smiled and kissed him back. He was going to say something else, something deep and meaningful, but he stopped himself.

Words could never express the way he felt for Chuuya, the deep all encompassing love he felt for him.

Everything he had gone through in his short life, all the pain, the misery, the desperate need to feel wanted. It had all been worth it. If he had been reborn anew and had to do it all over again, he would.

Despite the feeling of being lost and alone for so long, the deep darkness that had filled him, the complete and utter despair that had stopped him from trying...it was all over.

He held Chuuya closer, enraptured with the warmth of their bodies pressed together.

The last piece of his puzzle had been placed, and his soul was complete. He was now a married man. They had a home of their own, a home to build a future and new memories. No matter what life threw at them they would weather it together, returning here to the safety of each other.

Tears filled his eyes and he smiled as they ran down his face. He wasn't an unfeeling shell of a man anymore. He was free to let his emotions show, knowing that Chuuya would always be there to comfort him.

He let his tears flow freely, silently crying. Chuuya would have been worried if he saw them, but he heard the low rumble of his husbands snoring and knew he'd fallen asleep.

His heart swelled hearing him. He wanted to be there for him forever. To protect him from ever feeling the suffering he had felt without him

He smiled to himself, knowing he had battled his demons and won. Life was amazing, such a precious gift to be thankful for. He was a speck in the universe, but in his world he had everything. He had finally found what Odasaku thought he never would. Chuuya was the other half that made him whole.

As he slowly drifted off to sleep, he felt what he had craved his entire life. He was loved...and he was happy.

Chapter Text

Dazai looked at himself in the mirror. He scowled at the pattern on his sweater. “I look stupid”

Chuuya had insisted they wear Christmas sweaters. He liked the western way of celebrating and wanted to try it. And besides, neither of them had ever worn one before.

It was going to be their first Christmas together. They had bought a tree and decorated it. The house was so big that they had got Kunikida and Ranpo to help with the other decorations. It had taken a healthy amount of candy to convince the super detective, but he had eventually caved.

Chuuya walked into the bedroom and started laughing. “What's wrong? You look so annoyed”

“Look at me!” Dazai pulled on his sweater, stretching the reindeers face on it.

“You look cute” Chuuya grinned “And you didn't press the button”

He walked over to Dazai and pressed the small hard button inside the reindeers pom pom nose. It began blinking with a red light.

“Kunikida is going to laugh at me” Dazai sulked and tugged again at the woolly sweater “And it itches”

“Oh will you stop complaining” Chuuya chuckled and turned his husband to face him, putting his arms around his neck. “It's Christmas Day. You should be happy” He leaned closely and gently kissed him.

Dazai hummed happily and returned his kisses.

He noticed Chuuya's sweater “Why do you get Santa Claus and I get the dumb reindeer?”

“Well..” Chuuya grinned cheekily “You can call me Daddy later”

Dazai laughed loudly and leaned in for more kisses.

Chuuya groaned as he released his husband. “I need to head out soon, the queue at the KFC is going to be huge” He hated waiting in long lines for hours.

“I'll do it!” Dazai grinned.

Chuuya eyed him suspiciously “Why?”

“In fact, I need to go now!” Dazai rushed towards the front door, grabbing the car keys from the small table.

“Wait! It's still not for a few hours!” Chuuya ran after him.

“Well...I got something I need to get...and I forgot the time” Dazai quickly put his shoes on and kissed Chuuya as he approached him. “I wont be long”

“Don't scratch the car!” Chuuya shouted after him as he closed the door.

Chuuya opened the door and watched as Dazai got into their car parked in the drive. As he pulled away his husband waved at him. Chuuya waved back grinning.

Turning back to the house he smiled to himself. He hadn't been part of a family Christmas before. The house looked so pretty and their friends would be joining them for dinner.

Dazai retuned after about an hour. Chuuya was in the kitchen cooking rice for the sushi he was making.

He heard Dazai making hushing noises and wondered what plan he was scheming.

“Chuuya...” Dazai stood in the kitchen doorway holding a small puppy. It had the telltale signs of a Rottweiler. “I want you to meet Albatross...Albert for short” He beamed a smile at his husband as Chuuya cried out and ran towards him.

“You bought us a dog?!” Chuuya's eyes lit up in delighted surprise. He walked over to them and gently stroked the puppies head as it tried to lick him.

“I knew you wanted a dog and there were a bunch of puppies at the shelter” Dazai put his face near the puppy and it eagerly licked him. “And you're so cute, yes you are”

“Hello Albert...” Chuuya stopped suddenly “You said his name was Albatross?”

Dazai smiled gently “Kouyou told me he was your friend. He gave you your motorcycle...and the chain I broke”

Chuuya's eyes saddened remembering his friend who was murdered because of him. He looked again to the puppy who was wriggling around wanting to be put down.

“Thank you” He took the puppy and placed it on the floor, then kissed his husband softly.

“I have food for him in the car, and some of those little pads in case he has accidents in the house” Dazai looked so pleased with himself, he had been completely prepared.

The puppy wandered around the kitchen, sniffing at everything.

Dazai sat on the floor and called to it, giggling as it bounced around playing. He pressed the light on his sweater and the puppy tried to bite at it while it flashed.

Chuuya laughed at them, Dazai was even more adorable than the dog.

“A puppy!” Atsushi ran into the house completely forgetting to remove his shoes as he picked up Albert. “I didn't know you were getting a dog” He beamed a smile as the puppy licked his face.

“Neither did I” Chuuya walked out of the kitchen to greet him. He looked at the excited young man's feet. “Shoes”

“Oh, I'm sorry” Atsushi quickly set the puppy down and removed his shoes.

“Am I the first one here?”

Chuuya nodded “Yup. Dazai is still out, he should be back soon.” He walked back into the kitchen to finish making the sushi.

Atsushi walked to the kitchen “What are you making?”

Chuuya turned his head slightly “Just some snacks” He felt suddenly nervous “I've...never had family for Christmas and I wanted to make sure there was enough for everyone”

Atsushi grinned kindly to him “It looks great” He looked around feeling slightly awkward. He knew Chuuya had calmed down a lot after he got married, but he was still intimidated by him.

“Would you like a drink or anything?” Chuuya could sense the awkwardness between them and wanted him to feel welcome. “There are sodas in the fridge”

Atsushi smiled at his kindness. “No, I'm good, thank you Chuuya”

There was a knock at the door and the sound of voices.

“I'll get it!” Atsushi rushed to the door, thankful for the arrival of the other guests.

Kunikida, Ranpo, Yosano and Aya entered, talking amongst themselves.

“Hey Atsushi!” Ranpo smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder “Where's the snacks?”

“Chuuya is in the...” Atsushi tried to answer, but the excited man had already wandered off.

Aya walked into the living room “A puppy!”

Albert ran to her wanting attention, wagging his little tail.

Kunikida pushed his glasses up his nose. “I didn't know you had a dog Chuuya” he said as he saw the red head walk out of the kitchen.

“Dazai brought him home this morning, it was a surprise” he smiled to himself remembering how happy Dazai was holding the little dog.

There was another knock at the door. Kunikida opened it to see Akutagawa and Gin.

Akutagawa slightly scowled at him but Gin pushed her brother in the arm.

Kunikida beckoned them in and closed the door.

“Hey do you guys want to come into the dinning room?” Chuuya was carrying a plate of sushi and walking through the house.

The group of people followed him and saw the large spread of food on the dinning table.

Akutagawa stood in the entrance, and slowly removed his shoes. Albert decided he was friend and ran to him. The always stone faced man looked down at the small puppy frantically trying to get his attention.

His features softened and he smiled. He bent down and gently petted Albert.

“His name's Albert”

Akutagawa looked up to see Chuuya smiling at him. The red head walked back into the kitchen to prepare more food.

“Hello Albert. You are a fine looking dog” Akutagawa continued to pet the happy puppy.

As the usually angry man pet the dog he was startled as the front door behind him opened.

“Who wants chicken?!” Dazai shouted happily as he walked into the house carrying bags of food. Kouyou followed behind him.

“Oh, Hey Akutagawa, thank you for coming” Dazai beamed a smile at him as he squeezed past him and went to find his husband.

“How precious” Kouyou saw the puppy and smiled “You didn't tell me he was so small Dazai”

Akutagawa blushed slightly, his softer side being observed. He walked towards the dinning room followed by Albert.

Kouyou walked to the kitchen and was about to walk in but stopped and walked to the dinning room instead, having seen the couple kissing.

As the couple broke off from their impassioned kisses, Chuuya smiled up to his husband. “What was that for?”

Dazai smiled sweetly “I missed you”

Chuuya grinned and ran his hand through Dazai's hair, tucking some behind his ear. “You were only gone a few hours”

“It was long enough for me to miss you” Dazai moved close to his partner and kissed him again.

As things became more heated, Chuuya pulled away grinning. “Stop Osamu, we have guests”

Dazai put his arms around his husband and pulled him into a hug “I know. I just cant help myself” He grinned cheekily and kissed him again before letting go and grabbing the bags of food.

Everyone was sat at the table, patiently waiting and chatting. Some of them had been watching the couple through the door and were giggling at how much the two men were so enamoured with each other.

Dazai walked into the dinning room, followed by Chuuya carrying plates.

They put everything on the table, and used chopsticks to put the food out.

Chuuya went to the kitchen to get wine and soda's for the group, passing drinks around to everyone. The couple sat down, one at each end of the table.

“Before we eat, I just wanted to say something” Dazai stood up and looked at everyone.

“We...Chuuya and I, wanted to thank you all for coming today” He coughed nervously “I know we haven't always got along, but it's very important to us to have you all here. We are thankful for each of you and we consider you our family”

He noticed Chuuya smiling at him and grinned in return.

“We want you to be comfortable here and our home is yours. You are all welcome here any time.”

Chuuya smiled and nodded.

Akutagawa looked down to see the puppy trying to chew on his feet. He wiggled his toes and tried to stop himself from smiling.

“So...what I'm trying to say...” Dazai frowned thinking on how to close his speech.

Chuuya grinned at his husband struggling “He's trying to say thank you for being here for our first Christmas. We appreciate you all”

Dazai smiled to Chuuya and nodded at him in thanks. “Ok, lets eat!”

Everyone began to eat, talking quietly amongst themselves. It was the most pleasant they'd been while together. There was no animosity, only a feeling of people coming together to eat and spend time with one another.

After the meal Chuuya went to the kitchen and brought out a large strawberry cake. It was cut and shared around the guests, Ranpo being given an extra portion.

As the cake was finished, Dazai led everyone to the living room.

It was a large room, with multiple couches and chairs. He turned on the huge TV and put movies on. Everyone sat down and made themselves comfortable.

Dazai sat on the large couch at the back of the room, and was joined by Chuuya. He put his arms around his husband and pulled him close while they watched TV with everyone.

Chuuya smiled to himself, seeing everyone so relaxed. This was exactly the way he had pictured it in his head when he had suggested it to Dazai.

Albert was still harassing Akutagawa, until the young man picked him up and sat him on his lap.

Chuuya grinned and nodded towards him. “Osamu, I think we found a dog-sitter if we ever need one”

Dazai saw what he was referring to “He certainly has taken a liking to him”

“Osamu...” Chuuya rubbed his husbands arms “Thank you”

“For what?”

“For everything. This is exactly what I wanted” Chuuya leaned up and kissed his husband lovingly.

Dazai rested his head gently on Chuuya's shoulder while holding him tightly “I would do anything for you. I just want you to be happy”

“I am” Chuuya smiled, watching everyone getting along. His smiled widened as he saw Albert settle down on Akutagawa's lap and fall asleep.

As it started to get late the guests began to leave. Akutagawa looked slightly sad as he had to leave the puppy behind. Chuuya reassured him he could visit anytime.

Dazai cleared the table of the remaining food, putting the leftovers in the fridge. He was stood washing the dishes as the last person left.

“You could have left them until the morning” Chuuya said as he walked into the kitchen, standing behind his husband and hugging him,

“It's ok, I wanted to do them so you didn't have to” Dazai put the last of the dishes on the drying rack and reached for the towel. Drying his hands he turned to face Chuuya. “I just realised, I forgot to get something for Albert”

As if on queue the little puppy who was wandering the kitchen, barked.

“I need to take him out to go bathroom” Chuuya replied and gave Dazai a gentle kiss. He began to walk to the back porch, making kissy noises to get the puppy to follow him “What did you forget?”

Dazai put the towel back on the hook and followed after Chuuya. “A bed”

“I'm sure we can find something for him to sleep on” Chuuya smiled as Dazai appeared behind him, putting his arms around his waist kissing his cheek.

“Yeah. My stupid sweater would work nicely” Dazai chuckled as Chuuya shot him an insulted look.

“Come” Chuuya whistled Albert after seeing him do his business.

“You go to bed” Dazai kissed Chuuya again “I'll take care of this”

Chuuya led the puppy to the walk in closet. Looking through the clothes he found an old t-shirt he didn't wear anymore, but had kept because he liked the picture on it. “You can have this for tonight, we'll get you a proper bed tomorrow”

He encouraged Albert to follow him into the bedroom and folded the shirt up on the floor. The small puppy instantly took to it, walking in a circle before laying down. Chuuya smiled at him, he was already so smart.

Getting undressed he got into bed and pulled the blanket over himself. He heard Dazai walking through the house turning off the lights.

“I hope there's room in there for me” Dazai grinned as he got undressed.

“For you, always” Chuuya smiled and patted the bed beside him.

Dazai got into bed behind Chuuya, pulling the blanket over himself and snuggling up to him. He wrapped his leg around his husband and pulled him close. “Goodnight, I love you” He rested his chin against Chuuya's shoulder and turned his head to kiss him.

“I love you too” Chuuya smiled to himself. Their first Christmas was wonderful. They were already making great memories, and with the addition of the puppy, their family was complete.