Finding a Man
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write_my_dreamsHappy birthday to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kozisakurai! I feel kind of bad dedicating this fic to you because it does get quite sad with Jui's story... but you did say you liked drama! So happy birthday and I hope you enjoy
Title: Finding a Man
Author:write_my_dreams
Pairings: Asagi x Jui, Kisaki x Ruiza, past Asagi x Ruiza, past Kisaki x Jui
Genre: AU, fluff, angst, romance
Warning/Disclaimer: Warning for tragic backstory from both Asagi and Jui. Also not quite proofreading all of it since I'm too tired. The characters portrayed in this work of fanfiction do not belong to me but the writing, the ideas, and the universe do.
Rating: PG
Chapter(s): 1/1
Summary: Ruiza and Kisaki decide to set up their former lovers with each other. The plan is almost foolproof but the way Jui's human life ended makes him wary of new relationships.
Author's Comment: I wanted to write Asagi in his police outfit but couldn't think of ideas. Then this one hit me. I totally did not plan for Jui to have such a sad backstory but it just... happened. It did change the tone/original intent of my fic but smutty goodness with their police costumes can always happen in a sequel.
“These should be shorter… you need to show off those nice legs,” Ruiza mumbled as he fussed with Asagi’s costume. The older vampire shifted in discomfort while Ruiza adjusted his shorts. They were already showing off a lot of thigh; if Ruiza pulled them any higher Asagi risked being unable to cover his anatomy. At least the police jacket covered his ass and the backs of his thighs. Ruiza straightened once Asagi’s shorts were exposing the proper amount of thigh then looked him over. “Hm… more chest.” He grasped the zipper (which was unzipped to Asagi’s collarbones) then tugged it down to the middle of his chest. “There!” Ruiza beamed, stepping back. “Now you’re ready.”
Asagi sighed as he looked at the mirror behind them. He’d never seen himself look so… cheap before. Ruiza had picked the revealing officer costume then forced Asagi to wear it. The jacket was exposing most of his chest and fell open to show off his legs. Under it were the tiny shorts and then rose-print fishnets. Ruiza had accessorized him with an officer hat, a red armband with a black rose on it, and then leather fingerless gloves. Asagi had painted his nails black and put on some makeup and a necklace. The last prop to his costume, a model gun, was stuffed into his belt.
“Well?” Ruiza nudged him when he didn’t say anything. “What do you think?”
“Ruiza…” Asagi bit his lip. “I thought we were going to a costume party. Not a ‘make Asagi look like a cheap whore’ party.” He glanced down at Ruiza. Maybe he shouldn’t complain about what the outfit. Asagi’s costume was almost modest compared to the skimpy little outfit that Ruiza had dressed in. Tiny black shorts, fishnets, a tight and short corset-style top that left more skin exposed than it covered, elaborate makeup… Asagi still wasn’t sure what Ruiza’s costume was (he assumed the blonde was dressing as a prostitute) but had decided he didn’t want to know. The costume was obviously for Ruiza’s lover to enjoy removing. Or looking at. Whatever.
Said lover was the reason Asagi wasn’t interested in going to the party. Ruiza would probably be making out with Kisaki in a dark corner the entire time and Atsushi was out of town for the weekend. That left no one for Asagi to socialize with—except complete strangers.
Ruiza sighed then draped his arm around Asagi’s waist, moving closer to look at him in the mirror too. “I picked this costume for you because you,” he gave Asagi an affectionate smile, “are absolutely gorgeous and this just makes you look even hotter. Besides, you need to find a new man. Or a woman. Whatever. I know you’re lonely…” he trailed off, for the first time looking a little insecure. They’d been together off and on for the last twenty-some years. They were taken a break from each other for now (because Ruiza had fallen in love).
“I’m fine,” Asagi insisted. In truth… he wasn’t. He’d yet to find a new lover simply because he wasn’t looking for one. Atsushi and Ruiza had been the two constants in his life. Whenever they took a break from each other, Asagi felt… lost. Taking a break from Ruiza had become more difficult in the last decade because Atsushi, who had once always been an option, had reunite with his one true love and was no longer available. Asagi couldn’t go crawling back to him because he was lonely. And he wanted Ruiza to be happy…
Ruiza frowned. “No you’re not,” he said softly. “Don’t lie to me. I know you too well to believe you when you say you’re fine. You’ve been kind of gloomy lately. You’re always happier when you have a lover. Someone to spend your nights with or just spend the day curled up in bed…” He rubbed Asagi’s arm then stepped back. “So that’s why you need to meet someone tonight.”
Asagi gave him a skeptical look. “Ruiza. Do you seriously believe that, dressed like this, I’ll find someone that wants to start a romantic relationship with me? I think they’d rather fuck me and move on to the next conquest.” Asagi reached for the zipper, intending to pull it up. He pouted as Ruiza smacked his hand away. It was his body! It should be his choice if he wanted to show it off or not.
“You never know, you might find someone who was dragged there by their friend too. But you do need to get laid,” Ruiza said, poking Asagi’s side. “I’m almost positive I’m the last person you had sex with. And that wasn’t exactly recent.”
“R-Ruiza!” Asagi blushed. He was not going to talk about his sex life! Ruiza was right though. He’d been Asagi’s last lover. When the blonde opened his mouth to respond, Asagi gave him a dark look. “Enough. We are not going to discuss this.”
The blonde shrugged. “All right. Le’s go then.”
* * *
Asagi, as expected, was abandoned upon reaching the party. Kisaki (looking like he stepped out of a mafia movie in his suit) took one look at the barely-dressed Ruiza before whisking him away. Asagi was positive that the tiny costume was being… appreciated in some private corner. Now that Ruiza was gone, Asagi had no one else to talk to. There was nothing for him to do but mingle with the other vampires. He walked through the room, wondering if anyone else was alone. It didn’t seem to be the case. There were couples everywhere. Couples dancing, couples embracing, coupes drinking blood wine together… Asagi felt like he stood out for being here by himself. That was kind of depressing but it was at least interesting to look at the other vampires’ costumes. Some were in cheap, sex shop style outfits like the one he wore but others wore more elaborate costumes.
He paused as a vampire with long, platinum blonde hair and aristocratic clothes walked by hand in hand with a doll-like vampire in a grey ball gown. Though the vampire in the dress looked womanly, Asagi could tell otherwise. Female vampires smelled different. The elaborate costumes were stunning. Asagi admired the details before glancing at the couple themselves. Both were as beautiful as their costumes and, clearly, very much in love.
Asagi sighed softly as he looked away. There was no sense in interrupting their evening to admire their costumes. Especially when he looked so cheap! Discussing their elegant costumes while he looked like he’d stepped out of a porn video would be mortifying.
Deciding he’d had enough of looking at costumes, he made his way to the bar. He might as well get some blood wine and find somewhere to sit. There was nothing better to do anyway. Glass in hand, he settled down at a table. He sipped the wine, absently listening to the snatches of conversation around him.
“Beautiful dress.”
“That man over there…”
“…Take off your pants.”
“This wine…”
“…Would look better off.”
Asagi lowered his wine glass as he smelled Ruiza nearby. He glanced up to see Ruiza and Kisaki approaching with their arms around another blonde. This vampire had longer hair and also wore a sexualized version of a police outfit. He had a police cap on and a black, military style jacket. It, like Asagi’s, was showing off his chest but kanji had been written onto the blonde’s chest. Ripped black tights with tiny black shorts and high black boots completed his look. Asagi thought the leg-flaunting style looked better on this blonde since he was so petite.
“Hi, Asagi.” Ruiza beamed as he waved. “This is Jui.” He laid a hand on Jui’s shoulder. Jui looked slightly confused but bowed his head politely.
“Jui and I have been friends for a while,” Kisaki added. “And since both of you are single…” He trailed off.
“Single, attractive, and you’re wearing similar outfits. So Kisaki and I decided you two should meet!” Ruiza grinned, pushing Jui forward. The blonde stumbled but quickly caught himself and gave Ruiza a reproachful look.
“”So this is why you insisted I come to the party?” Jui complained as he whirled to face Kisaki. “You wanted me here so you could awkwardly set me up?”
“Yes. Now go sit with Asagi and have a drink.” Kisaki and Ruiza manhandled Jui into the chair across from Asagi. “Aw, you two look adorable together.” Kisaki smirked as Asagi and Jui blushed. This was so embarrassing.
“They do. If you two want to be alone, there are private rooms upstairs.” Ruiza smirked as Kisaki’s hand moved down his thigh. “Have fun with Jui’s handcuffs!” He laughed then grabbed Kisaki’s hand and pulled him away, leaving Asagi and Jui in mortifying silence. This… this was the worst possible way to meet someone. Not even human Ruiza seeing him drink a man’s blood had been as uncomfortable as this!
Jui was the first to break the silence. “I’m… um… Jui,” he mumbled, looking like he would gladly disappear.
“I’m Asagi,” the black-haired vampire said softly. He watched as Jui shifted in discomfort. “You don’t have to stay here if you don’t want to. I don’t really want to be here,” he admitted. “Ruiza made me come to the party. It seems like Kisaki forced you to do the same thing.” If setting them up was what Kisaki and Ruiza had wanted, couldn’t they have come up with a less awkward way for Asagi to meet Jui?
Jui gave him a small smile. “No, this is fine. I wasn’t going to do anything at home anyway. And if I leave now Kisaki will just annoy me later.”
Asagi laughed softly. “I know Rui-chan would do the same.”
Jui pushed away from the table. “I’m going to get a drink.”
“You need one after dealing with them,” Asagi murmured.
Jui chuckled. “Yeah, they’re determined.” He left the table and returned a few minutes later with a bottle of beer. He settled down across from Asagi, cracking the cap off before taking a drink. His eyes turned back to Asagi as he lowered the bottle. Jui really was beautiful…
Asagi started violently as Kisaki’s thoughts brushed his. “Jui has a beautiful voice and loves to sing. Take him to karaoke if you don’t want to stay at the party.”
“Stop eavesdropping on us and get out of my head!” Asagi retorted. He rubbed his temples then took a sip of his wine.
“Stop drinking and talk to Jui.”
“Ruiza, if you don’t get out of my head I’m going to tell Kisaki years of embarrassing stories about you With images.”
Ruiza’s presence immediately vanished from his thoughts. Asagi smirked, taking another drink as a reward. That was one meddlesome matchmaker taken care of. Now how would he do the same with Kisaki? Hopefully he’d soon be too busy making out with Ruiza to bother Asagi.
“…So Ruiza tells me you enjoy singing.”
“Kisaki said the same about you.”
Jui huffed in exasperation. “They’re impossible.” His eyes narrowed as he poked at his beer bottle. “If they wanted us to meet they could have done so in a more subtle manner.”
“I’m glad you agree.”
Jui looked at Asagi again. “Maybe we should go somewhere else so they won’t be able to bother us?”
“Or they could go somewhere else,” Asagi muttered. “Why don’t we finish our drinks then find somewhere else to talk? They shouldn’t be able to spy on us then.” And he was touched that Jui, despite the horrifying meeting, was interested in speaking to him.
‘I’d like that.” Jui picked up his beer again. The two were quiet as they finished their drinks. Once he was done, Jui got up. “There are some private areas by the dance floor.” He gestured towards the dance floor. “I was sitting there earlier when Kisaki grabbed me and dragged me over here.”
“I’m sorry,” Asagi apologized. Jui had probably been enjoying himself there.
Jui smiled a little. “Don’t be sorry. If you want to blame anyone, blame our friends for wanting to play matchmaker. This actually… isn’t the worst setup I’ve had before.”
“Really?” Asagi wondered what could be more awkward than their meeting.
“Yeah.” Jui rubbed the back of his neck in discomfort. “The worse was when my mom and her friend tried to set me up with their daughter.”
“That does sound awkward.” Asagi followed Jui away from the bar and over to a loveseat in the corner behind the dance floor. The blonde settled down first. Asagi sat next to him. The loveseat was small but comfortable, small enough that their legs were touching.
Jui leaned back against the cushions. “So…” his lips curved into a smirk as he looked at Asagi. “Have you been single for a while or are Kisaki and Ruiza just eager to play matchmaker?”
Asagi sighed softly. “I think it’s both, actually. Ruiza and I were together but then Kisaki won his heart. That’s not an issue; I’m glad Rui-chan is so happy with him. He and Kisaki have the spark that Rui and I didn’t quite have.” Ruiza and Asagi were an off and on couple who usually got together again because it was comfortable and familiar to be lovers again. Relationships based on comfort and familiarity rarely had that passionate spark.
“He’s been with Kisaki for a few months now…” Jui trailed off, flipping his blonde hair back.
Asagi nodded. So it’d been a while. “I’m… not very good at dating,” he confessed. “I’ve really only dated two people throughout my life.”
Jui sighed softly. “I’ve dated more. I’ve… only had one lover as a vampire though. I had more as a human but after the relationship that led to my death…” words seemed to fail him as he touched his throat, beautiful face creasing with anxiety. Asagi was concerned as he watched him. Had Jui been murdered by a former lover? He wanted to know what happened but didn’t want to push Jui to talk about his turning.
“You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.” Asagi hesitated then reached out to touch Jui’s shoulder. He was so slender. So delicate and frail.
“Maybe I should,” the blonde whispered. He sighed then shifted closer to Asagi. “I’ve only been a vampire for four years so it’s… difficult for me to leave my human years behind.” He le slumped against the couch, eyes turning to Asagi’s again.
So young. Asagi wouldn’t have imagined that Jui was so young. His eyes seemed… older. Not like Atsushi’s eyes, but they were the eyes of someone who’d been made to grow up quickly.
“How long have you been a vampire?” Jui removed his hat then smoothed his hair down, dropping the hat into his lap.
Asagi absently adjusted his shorts. “I was bitten in 1895. So,” his lips quirked into a smile, “December marks my one hundredth year of being a vampire.” He wondered how much longer he would have lived if Atsushi hadn’t bitten him.
Jui nodded. “It must have been difficult for you to adjust to modern technology.”
Asagi laughed. “Some things were. But I was curious about everything. Televisions, phones, washing machines… I wanted to know how to use all these machines. I didn’t want to be the type of vampire that shuns all technology and clings to the old ways.” Atsushi had been like that. It’d taken some prodding (and nagging) for him to cave and allow Asagi to teach him about modern life.
Jui smiled a little. “That’s smart.” The smile faded slightly. “How were you turned? Was it… someone close to you?” The anxiety was back on Jui’s young face. Asagi wondered what had happened to him. He wouldn’t pry though. If Jui wanted to tell him then he could do so.
“My lover bit me.” Asagi touched his throat. He’d been so happy when Atsushi had finally agreed to bite him. “Modern medicines and hospitals didn’t exist in those times. I was sickly as a baby and had ill health throughout my entire life. Three years after I met my lover, I… I ended up contracting tuberculosis.” He rubbed his chest as he remembered the pain of the bloody coughs. “There was no cure in those days. All I could do was rest, take my medicines, and try to stay strong. I wouldn’t wish that disease on anyone. Every day I struggled to breathe, coughed until I spit up blood.” He bit his lip at the memories. “For months, I begged my lover to bite me because I couldn’t bear to live like that.” Atsushi had saved him from further torment.
Jui’s eyes widened as he listened to Asagi’s story. “I’m sorry. That sounds terrible.” He slowly reached out to rub the black-haired vampire’s arm. “Was your lover afraid to bite you?”
“He was. He thought I was too gentle to live the life of a vampire.” Asagi shifted closer to Jui. Sometimes vampire life had been unbearably difficult for him. Still, he was grateful that Atsushi had bitten him. If he’d stayed human he would have died young. He would never have seen the world change, never met Ruiza, never experienced the freedom that vampirism gave him.
“Oh,” Jui said softly. “He sounds sweet…”
“He is.” Asagi smiled warmly as he thought of Atsushi. “We were together for a long time.” He noticed that Jui had started fussing with his hat. Did talking about lovers make him anxious? Or was Asagi just failing at this not-quite date by talking about his ex-lover. “Jui, would you like to go somewhere else? We could try karaoke…” he trailed off as Jui shook his head.
“No, I… I should talk about this.” The blonde moved closer so he was snuggled against Asagi’s side. “It’s a sad story though.”
Asagi hesitated then draped his arm around Jui’s slim shoulders. “Are you sure you don’t want to go somewhere else? Somewhere more private?” He watched uncertainty cross Jui’s face. Was he wary of being alone with Asagi? Then why cuddle up to him like this? Or just… uncertain about telling his story? He waited for Jui’s answer.
“Maybe we should,” Jui said softly.
Asagi nodded. “We could go to my apartment and talk. Or would you rather go somewhere else? I don't want you to be uncomfortable.”
Jui gave him a small smile. “Your apartment is fine. Mine’s a mess. I just moved into it a few days ago.”
“All right.” Asagi got up, offering Jui his hand. “Let’s go then.”
Jui took his hand and let him pull him to his feet. He pulled his hand free so he could put his hat back on. Jui smoothed his hair down and adjusted his costume then gave Asagi an insecure smile. Asagi hesitated before taking Jui’s hand again. The blonde immediately curled his fingers around Asagi’s, seeming to take comfort in the touch.
Asagi was starting to feel anxious about his story. What had happened to Jui?
* * *
“I’m sorry it’s a little messy,” Asagi apologized as they reached his apartment. “I… um… I’m a bit of a hoarder so I’ve been sorting through my things.” Atsushi was supposed to stop by over the weekend to help. More like supervise and make sure that Asagi would actually get rid of things. It was hard to part with possessions but Asagi didn’t want to live with so many things.
Jui laughed softly. “Don’t worry about it. My apartment is a disaster. There are boxes everywhere and I’ve been sleeping on my couch for the last week.”
Asagi wondered if he would like to stay the night and sleep in a proper bed. He didn’t want to be pushy though. He unlocked the door and opened it, holding it so Jui could walk in. “Come in.”
Jui walked inside. He slipped off his boots then straightened so he could look at the decorations. Asagi had a mirror, some of Atsushi’s ink paintings, and rose décor in the entryway. “These are beautiful.” Jui reached up, fingers almost touching a painting of roses.
“The man who turned me painted these.” Atsushi could be quite the artist when the mood struck him.
Jui’s eyes widened. “Really?”
“Mm.” He took off his own shoes then took Jui’s hand again. “Would you like something to drink? I have red wine, some beer, and a couple bottles of blood wine. Or nonalcoholic drinks.” He didn’t have many of those but he was fond of lemonade.
“Wine, please.”
“All right.” Asagi showed Jui the living room and sat him down on the comfortable couch then went into the kitchen. He returned with two glasses of red wine. He handed one to Jui before sitting next to him. He sat close since Jui had sought physical comfort from him earlier at the party. “Have you always lived in Tokyo?” Asagi knew it was better not to push the subject. Asking questions about other things would get Jui used to talking about himself though.
Jui shook his head. “I wasn’t born here. I moved to Tokyo eight years ago… I haven’t always been here, but I think of Tokyo as home.”
“So do I.”
“How long have you lived in Tokyo?”
Asagi’s expression turned thoughtful. It was harder to calculate the number of years he’d spent in Tokyo since he lived in the city off and on. Sometimes he was in Akita (he was fond of that area), sometimes in Kyoto… but he’d been a regular resident of Tokyo for the last eleven years. “I’ve lived here for about eleven years. I’ve lived in Tokyo before though.”
Jui nodded. “I imagine you’ve seen Tokyo go through many changes.”
“I have. I’ve seen Tokyo when it was still Edo.” Asagi laughed softly then sipped his wine. “I feel so old compared to you.”
“Kisaki’s older,” Jui murmured.
Asagi nodded in agreement. That was true. Although he was only older than Asagi by twenty years. He sipped the wine again then glanced at Jui, wondering if he was ready to tell his story or not.
Jui took a deep breath. “I guess… I should tell you about my life. When I met you at the party, you did seem nice so I… did try to be warmer and more open to starting something with you. But I kept thinking about what happened before.” Jui shuddered violently. “I can’t… even consider starting something new without you knowing this story.”
“I’m listening,” Asagi said softly.
Jui took a sip of his wine. “Kisaki is the one who turned me.”
Asagi started. “He is?” He hadn’t expected that. Kisaki and Jui must have been lovers before then.
“Yes.” Jui touched his throat again. “I met Kisaki when I was still human. I was already in a relationship at this time, but Kisaki was…”
“Kisaki.” Asagi gave him a wry smile. “Ruiza was under his spell almost immediately so I can only imagine the effect he had on a human.”
Jui laughed weakly. “You’re right. I was enchanted by him the moment I met him. I knew I shouldn’t allow myself to get close to him. I already had a lover and, at that time, I was very in love with him. But Kisaki was charming and interesting. We ended up becoming friends. I never knew what he was; I didn’t find out until shortly before my death.” Jui took another drink. “For a while I was happy, but then my boyfriend started to get… jealous. He didn’t like that I was friends with Kisaki. I think he was afraid I was going to have an affair. I wasn’t going to give up a good friend just to please my lover though.” Jui switched his wine glass to his left hand then took Asagi’s hand, clutching it tightly. Asagi curled supportive fingers around Jui’s small hand. He could already imagine what Jui’s lover had done to him. “One night… when I’d gone to Kisaki’s to watch movies… we ended up sleeping together. And in the morning when I woke up next to him, I realized that I’d been happier in that one night with him than in an entire week with my boyfriend.”
“So you left him?” Asagi guessed.
Jui laughed hollowly. “Not in the way I planned. I told Kisaki I was going to break up with my boyfriend. That I’d come back to his apartment with my things.” He took another drink of the wine. “So I went home… my boyfriend and I were living together at the time. I packed my things then, when he came home from work, I told him that I couldn’t be with him anymore.” Jui tightened his grip on the wine glass, causing cracks to spider web in the delicate glass. He realized what he was doing then set the glass aside. “Sorry.”
“It’s just a glass.” Asagi didn’t care about the damage a single wineglass sustained. What concerned him was the damage that Jui had sustained four years ago. If Jui’s boyfriend had been jealous of him simply being friends with Kisaki, having the blonde stray like that then want to leave him would’ve made him see red.
Jui was quiet for a few moments before speaking again. “I told him how I’d been with Kisaki, that I was happier with him, and that I’d already packed my things. I assumed he’d be angry. But he just… snapped. I’ve never seen him so possessive.” Jui shifted closer to Asagi. The black-haired vampire set his wine by Jui’s then immediately wrapped his arms around the blonde. Gently he rubbed Jui’s back as he waited for him to continue. Jui took a ragged breath. “He…” he trailed off, shaking his head. “I can’t… go into the details now. But after… everything… he said that if he couldn’t have me then no one else could. And he slit my throat.”
Asagi’s eyes widened. What sort of monster could ever hurt Jui like that? He pressed him closer. “What about Kisaki?”
“Kisaki was worried about me. He must have heard the fighting… of course he did, he’s a vampire.” Jui shook his head. “He entered the bedroom just as my boyfriend cut my throat.”
“Then what happened?” Asagi said softly. Poor Jui… no wonder he was afraid of starting something new with anyone. How couldn’t he be with a relationship history like that?
Jui slumped against him. “Kisaki knew he only had seconds to save me. My boyfriend had to die; and I… I’m glad Kisaki did it. He’d already hurt me. He would surely have gone on to hurt someone else. The last part of my human life that I remember was Kisaki leaning over me. He said he was sorry and then there was blood in my mouth and his fangs were in my neck.”
Asagi pulled his and Jui’s hats off then moved one hand into Jui’s hair, gently stroking it. “So Kisaki saved your life.”
“Or ruined it… sometimes I’m still not sure. But I am glad that he was there. I didn’t want to die. I was only twenty-six; I had more life to live.” Jui sighed loudly then laid his head on Asagi’s shoulder. “Kisaki and I were lovers until a year ago. The way we got together always haunted us and I think we both knew that a relationship wasn’t going to work. Our parting was mutual; we stayed friends and he never tried to set me up with someone. Until you. So you must be someone very special and very sweet if Kisaki trusts you with me.”
Asagi laughed a little as he stroked Jui’s hair. “I’m honored that he trusts me so much. And I’ve been told that I am sweet. I do try. And hearing your story just makes me want to cuddle and protect you.” Especially since Jui was so frail. It was the same with Ruiza. Asagi had always been overprotective of him given how small he was and the hardships he’d endured in his human life.
“I do miss cuddling with a lover.” Jui hesitantly slipped his arm around Asagi’s waist.
“Stay the night?” Asagi asked softly. “We can just talk. Get to know each other, have some wine or watch movies.” He did love movies. “Then we can decide what we want to do from there.”
Jui gave him a sweet, beautiful smile. “I’d like that.”
Asagi kissed his hair. “I’ll get you some comfortable clothes so you can change then.” He didn’t want to stay in this slutty uniform and doubted that Jui wanted to wear his costume for the rest of the night.
“Thank you. Where’s your bathroom? I don't want to get Kisaki’s graffiti on your shirt…” Jui glanced down at the writing on his chest.
“It’s down the hall. Second door on your left.” Asagi pointed towards the bathroom then got up off the couch. “There are clean towels under the sink. Help yourself to anything in the bathroom.”
“Thank you.” Jui gave him an uncertain smile then headed towards the bathroom. Asagi went into his room to get comfortable clothes, looking forward to getting to know Jui better.
* * *
It wasn’t quite dark when Asagi woke up. Jui was still sleep, lying on his side with his hands tucked under his cheek. He already looked adorable and then his messy hair sticking up made him even cuter. Asagi moved closer so he could pull Jui into his arms. They’d watched movies and talked until dawn. About hobbies and interests, Asagi’s long years as a vampire, things Jui wanted to do someday… the longer they talked, the more Jui relaxed and the more comfortable he became with Asagi. They would take their time with this, but Asagi didn’t mind. He wanted Jui to be happy and comfortable.
Asagi shifted so he could bury his face in Jui’s soft hair. Being able to hold someone like this again felt wonderful.
He’d just started to doze off again when Ruiza’s thoughts brushed his.
"So. Did you have fun with Jui’s handcuffs?"
Asagi muffled a groan in Jui’s hair. "Ruiza… we didn't have sex."
"What? How could you keep your hands off him?"
"Ruiza!" That made him sound like some out of control pervert! "I could never have done that to him. Jui… insisted upon telling me about his human life and the night he became a vampire. His human life, like yours, ended in murder but he died by the hands of his lover."
Ruiza’s sigh echoed through his mind. "I know. Kisaki told me about him. We weren’t sure if Jui would be ready to try dating someone new, but if he dates anyone it should be you. You’re always so sweet, Asagi. Unless I make you angry…" he laughed softly. "But we knew you’d take care of Jui. So where is he?"
"Asleep in my arms. He stayed the night and we just talked, watched some movies. Got to know each other more. Then when he fell asleep on me I carried him to bed. He’s still sleeping now." Asagi paused as he felt Jui stirring. He moved back so he could look down at the blonde. Jui’s eyes slowly fluttered open, blinking tiredly up at Asagi. Then, realizing who was holding him, he yawned and snuggled closer.
“Evening…”
“Good evening.” Asagi stroked his hair. “How did you sleep?”
“Very well. What about you?”
“Same. Ruiza wanted to know if we slept together,” he said dryly.
Jui snorted. “Technically, you could say we did. We did sleep in the same bed.” He smiled playfully then reached up to smooth Asagi’s hair down. “Tell Ruiza I say hello.”
"Jui just woke up. He says hi."
"Tell him I say hi back."
Asagi chuckled then relayed the message. "Now leave me alone so I can talk to Jui."
"Well that’s rude," Ruiza huffed in mock offense. "I’ll talk to you later. Bye." He withdrew from Asagi’s mind.
The black-haired vampire brushed Jui’s hair back behind his ear. “Did Kisaki have any messages for you or was Ruiza the only chatty one?”
“He hasn’t said anything yet.” Jui snorted as he traced random patterns on Asagi’s arms. “I’m assuming he’ll want to put Ruiza in that costume from last night and have some fun with him.”
“It wouldn’t surprise me.”
“Me neither.” Jui looked up at Asagi. “Asagi,” he said softly. “I think you’re really sweet and I… I would like to try dating you.”
Asagi gave him a warm smile. “I’d like the same.”
“Can I stay here again tonight? I don’t want to sleep on my couch again.”
Asagi laughed, drawing Jui closer as he leaned down to kiss him. The other vampire’s lips were so soft. Jui tensed slightly in surprise but immediately slid his hands into Asagi’s hair as he returned the kiss.
"You can stay as long as you want."
1) This story is set in the 90s when the vampires have all settled down for life in Tokyo
2) I'll regret not taking the time to proofread so if there are any typos or erros... please point them out
3) There will be at least two sequels to this fic. One being a sex scene and the other... I'm still figuring it out. But I don't want this to be the only Asagi x Jui fic in this universe. It was supposed to be fluffy and sexy but didn't quite turn out that way.
kozisakurai! I feel kind of bad dedicating this fic to you because it does get quite sad with Jui's story... but you did say you liked drama! So happy birthday and I hope you enjoyTitle: Finding a Man
Author:
write_my_dreamsPairings: Asagi x Jui, Kisaki x Ruiza, past Asagi x Ruiza, past Kisaki x Jui
Genre: AU, fluff, angst, romance
Warning/Disclaimer: Warning for tragic backstory from both Asagi and Jui. Also not quite proofreading all of it since I'm too tired. The characters portrayed in this work of fanfiction do not belong to me but the writing, the ideas, and the universe do.
Rating: PG
Chapter(s): 1/1
Summary: Ruiza and Kisaki decide to set up their former lovers with each other. The plan is almost foolproof but the way Jui's human life ended makes him wary of new relationships.
Author's Comment: I wanted to write Asagi in his police outfit but couldn't think of ideas. Then this one hit me. I totally did not plan for Jui to have such a sad backstory but it just... happened. It did change the tone/original intent of my fic but smutty goodness with their police costumes can always happen in a sequel.
“These should be shorter… you need to show off those nice legs,” Ruiza mumbled as he fussed with Asagi’s costume. The older vampire shifted in discomfort while Ruiza adjusted his shorts. They were already showing off a lot of thigh; if Ruiza pulled them any higher Asagi risked being unable to cover his anatomy. At least the police jacket covered his ass and the backs of his thighs. Ruiza straightened once Asagi’s shorts were exposing the proper amount of thigh then looked him over. “Hm… more chest.” He grasped the zipper (which was unzipped to Asagi’s collarbones) then tugged it down to the middle of his chest. “There!” Ruiza beamed, stepping back. “Now you’re ready.”
Asagi sighed as he looked at the mirror behind them. He’d never seen himself look so… cheap before. Ruiza had picked the revealing officer costume then forced Asagi to wear it. The jacket was exposing most of his chest and fell open to show off his legs. Under it were the tiny shorts and then rose-print fishnets. Ruiza had accessorized him with an officer hat, a red armband with a black rose on it, and then leather fingerless gloves. Asagi had painted his nails black and put on some makeup and a necklace. The last prop to his costume, a model gun, was stuffed into his belt.
“Well?” Ruiza nudged him when he didn’t say anything. “What do you think?”
“Ruiza…” Asagi bit his lip. “I thought we were going to a costume party. Not a ‘make Asagi look like a cheap whore’ party.” He glanced down at Ruiza. Maybe he shouldn’t complain about what the outfit. Asagi’s costume was almost modest compared to the skimpy little outfit that Ruiza had dressed in. Tiny black shorts, fishnets, a tight and short corset-style top that left more skin exposed than it covered, elaborate makeup… Asagi still wasn’t sure what Ruiza’s costume was (he assumed the blonde was dressing as a prostitute) but had decided he didn’t want to know. The costume was obviously for Ruiza’s lover to enjoy removing. Or looking at. Whatever.
Said lover was the reason Asagi wasn’t interested in going to the party. Ruiza would probably be making out with Kisaki in a dark corner the entire time and Atsushi was out of town for the weekend. That left no one for Asagi to socialize with—except complete strangers.
Ruiza sighed then draped his arm around Asagi’s waist, moving closer to look at him in the mirror too. “I picked this costume for you because you,” he gave Asagi an affectionate smile, “are absolutely gorgeous and this just makes you look even hotter. Besides, you need to find a new man. Or a woman. Whatever. I know you’re lonely…” he trailed off, for the first time looking a little insecure. They’d been together off and on for the last twenty-some years. They were taken a break from each other for now (because Ruiza had fallen in love).
“I’m fine,” Asagi insisted. In truth… he wasn’t. He’d yet to find a new lover simply because he wasn’t looking for one. Atsushi and Ruiza had been the two constants in his life. Whenever they took a break from each other, Asagi felt… lost. Taking a break from Ruiza had become more difficult in the last decade because Atsushi, who had once always been an option, had reunite with his one true love and was no longer available. Asagi couldn’t go crawling back to him because he was lonely. And he wanted Ruiza to be happy…
Ruiza frowned. “No you’re not,” he said softly. “Don’t lie to me. I know you too well to believe you when you say you’re fine. You’ve been kind of gloomy lately. You’re always happier when you have a lover. Someone to spend your nights with or just spend the day curled up in bed…” He rubbed Asagi’s arm then stepped back. “So that’s why you need to meet someone tonight.”
Asagi gave him a skeptical look. “Ruiza. Do you seriously believe that, dressed like this, I’ll find someone that wants to start a romantic relationship with me? I think they’d rather fuck me and move on to the next conquest.” Asagi reached for the zipper, intending to pull it up. He pouted as Ruiza smacked his hand away. It was his body! It should be his choice if he wanted to show it off or not.
“You never know, you might find someone who was dragged there by their friend too. But you do need to get laid,” Ruiza said, poking Asagi’s side. “I’m almost positive I’m the last person you had sex with. And that wasn’t exactly recent.”
“R-Ruiza!” Asagi blushed. He was not going to talk about his sex life! Ruiza was right though. He’d been Asagi’s last lover. When the blonde opened his mouth to respond, Asagi gave him a dark look. “Enough. We are not going to discuss this.”
The blonde shrugged. “All right. Le’s go then.”
* * *
Asagi, as expected, was abandoned upon reaching the party. Kisaki (looking like he stepped out of a mafia movie in his suit) took one look at the barely-dressed Ruiza before whisking him away. Asagi was positive that the tiny costume was being… appreciated in some private corner. Now that Ruiza was gone, Asagi had no one else to talk to. There was nothing for him to do but mingle with the other vampires. He walked through the room, wondering if anyone else was alone. It didn’t seem to be the case. There were couples everywhere. Couples dancing, couples embracing, coupes drinking blood wine together… Asagi felt like he stood out for being here by himself. That was kind of depressing but it was at least interesting to look at the other vampires’ costumes. Some were in cheap, sex shop style outfits like the one he wore but others wore more elaborate costumes.
He paused as a vampire with long, platinum blonde hair and aristocratic clothes walked by hand in hand with a doll-like vampire in a grey ball gown. Though the vampire in the dress looked womanly, Asagi could tell otherwise. Female vampires smelled different. The elaborate costumes were stunning. Asagi admired the details before glancing at the couple themselves. Both were as beautiful as their costumes and, clearly, very much in love.
Asagi sighed softly as he looked away. There was no sense in interrupting their evening to admire their costumes. Especially when he looked so cheap! Discussing their elegant costumes while he looked like he’d stepped out of a porn video would be mortifying.
Deciding he’d had enough of looking at costumes, he made his way to the bar. He might as well get some blood wine and find somewhere to sit. There was nothing better to do anyway. Glass in hand, he settled down at a table. He sipped the wine, absently listening to the snatches of conversation around him.
“Beautiful dress.”
“That man over there…”
“…Take off your pants.”
“This wine…”
“…Would look better off.”
Asagi lowered his wine glass as he smelled Ruiza nearby. He glanced up to see Ruiza and Kisaki approaching with their arms around another blonde. This vampire had longer hair and also wore a sexualized version of a police outfit. He had a police cap on and a black, military style jacket. It, like Asagi’s, was showing off his chest but kanji had been written onto the blonde’s chest. Ripped black tights with tiny black shorts and high black boots completed his look. Asagi thought the leg-flaunting style looked better on this blonde since he was so petite.
“Hi, Asagi.” Ruiza beamed as he waved. “This is Jui.” He laid a hand on Jui’s shoulder. Jui looked slightly confused but bowed his head politely.
“Jui and I have been friends for a while,” Kisaki added. “And since both of you are single…” He trailed off.
“Single, attractive, and you’re wearing similar outfits. So Kisaki and I decided you two should meet!” Ruiza grinned, pushing Jui forward. The blonde stumbled but quickly caught himself and gave Ruiza a reproachful look.
“”So this is why you insisted I come to the party?” Jui complained as he whirled to face Kisaki. “You wanted me here so you could awkwardly set me up?”
“Yes. Now go sit with Asagi and have a drink.” Kisaki and Ruiza manhandled Jui into the chair across from Asagi. “Aw, you two look adorable together.” Kisaki smirked as Asagi and Jui blushed. This was so embarrassing.
“They do. If you two want to be alone, there are private rooms upstairs.” Ruiza smirked as Kisaki’s hand moved down his thigh. “Have fun with Jui’s handcuffs!” He laughed then grabbed Kisaki’s hand and pulled him away, leaving Asagi and Jui in mortifying silence. This… this was the worst possible way to meet someone. Not even human Ruiza seeing him drink a man’s blood had been as uncomfortable as this!
Jui was the first to break the silence. “I’m… um… Jui,” he mumbled, looking like he would gladly disappear.
“I’m Asagi,” the black-haired vampire said softly. He watched as Jui shifted in discomfort. “You don’t have to stay here if you don’t want to. I don’t really want to be here,” he admitted. “Ruiza made me come to the party. It seems like Kisaki forced you to do the same thing.” If setting them up was what Kisaki and Ruiza had wanted, couldn’t they have come up with a less awkward way for Asagi to meet Jui?
Jui gave him a small smile. “No, this is fine. I wasn’t going to do anything at home anyway. And if I leave now Kisaki will just annoy me later.”
Asagi laughed softly. “I know Rui-chan would do the same.”
Jui pushed away from the table. “I’m going to get a drink.”
“You need one after dealing with them,” Asagi murmured.
Jui chuckled. “Yeah, they’re determined.” He left the table and returned a few minutes later with a bottle of beer. He settled down across from Asagi, cracking the cap off before taking a drink. His eyes turned back to Asagi as he lowered the bottle. Jui really was beautiful…
Asagi started violently as Kisaki’s thoughts brushed his. “Jui has a beautiful voice and loves to sing. Take him to karaoke if you don’t want to stay at the party.”
“Stop eavesdropping on us and get out of my head!” Asagi retorted. He rubbed his temples then took a sip of his wine.
“Stop drinking and talk to Jui.”
“Ruiza, if you don’t get out of my head I’m going to tell Kisaki years of embarrassing stories about you With images.”
Ruiza’s presence immediately vanished from his thoughts. Asagi smirked, taking another drink as a reward. That was one meddlesome matchmaker taken care of. Now how would he do the same with Kisaki? Hopefully he’d soon be too busy making out with Ruiza to bother Asagi.
“…So Ruiza tells me you enjoy singing.”
“Kisaki said the same about you.”
Jui huffed in exasperation. “They’re impossible.” His eyes narrowed as he poked at his beer bottle. “If they wanted us to meet they could have done so in a more subtle manner.”
“I’m glad you agree.”
Jui looked at Asagi again. “Maybe we should go somewhere else so they won’t be able to bother us?”
“Or they could go somewhere else,” Asagi muttered. “Why don’t we finish our drinks then find somewhere else to talk? They shouldn’t be able to spy on us then.” And he was touched that Jui, despite the horrifying meeting, was interested in speaking to him.
‘I’d like that.” Jui picked up his beer again. The two were quiet as they finished their drinks. Once he was done, Jui got up. “There are some private areas by the dance floor.” He gestured towards the dance floor. “I was sitting there earlier when Kisaki grabbed me and dragged me over here.”
“I’m sorry,” Asagi apologized. Jui had probably been enjoying himself there.
Jui smiled a little. “Don’t be sorry. If you want to blame anyone, blame our friends for wanting to play matchmaker. This actually… isn’t the worst setup I’ve had before.”
“Really?” Asagi wondered what could be more awkward than their meeting.
“Yeah.” Jui rubbed the back of his neck in discomfort. “The worse was when my mom and her friend tried to set me up with their daughter.”
“That does sound awkward.” Asagi followed Jui away from the bar and over to a loveseat in the corner behind the dance floor. The blonde settled down first. Asagi sat next to him. The loveseat was small but comfortable, small enough that their legs were touching.
Jui leaned back against the cushions. “So…” his lips curved into a smirk as he looked at Asagi. “Have you been single for a while or are Kisaki and Ruiza just eager to play matchmaker?”
Asagi sighed softly. “I think it’s both, actually. Ruiza and I were together but then Kisaki won his heart. That’s not an issue; I’m glad Rui-chan is so happy with him. He and Kisaki have the spark that Rui and I didn’t quite have.” Ruiza and Asagi were an off and on couple who usually got together again because it was comfortable and familiar to be lovers again. Relationships based on comfort and familiarity rarely had that passionate spark.
“He’s been with Kisaki for a few months now…” Jui trailed off, flipping his blonde hair back.
Asagi nodded. So it’d been a while. “I’m… not very good at dating,” he confessed. “I’ve really only dated two people throughout my life.”
Jui sighed softly. “I’ve dated more. I’ve… only had one lover as a vampire though. I had more as a human but after the relationship that led to my death…” words seemed to fail him as he touched his throat, beautiful face creasing with anxiety. Asagi was concerned as he watched him. Had Jui been murdered by a former lover? He wanted to know what happened but didn’t want to push Jui to talk about his turning.
“You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.” Asagi hesitated then reached out to touch Jui’s shoulder. He was so slender. So delicate and frail.
“Maybe I should,” the blonde whispered. He sighed then shifted closer to Asagi. “I’ve only been a vampire for four years so it’s… difficult for me to leave my human years behind.” He le slumped against the couch, eyes turning to Asagi’s again.
So young. Asagi wouldn’t have imagined that Jui was so young. His eyes seemed… older. Not like Atsushi’s eyes, but they were the eyes of someone who’d been made to grow up quickly.
“How long have you been a vampire?” Jui removed his hat then smoothed his hair down, dropping the hat into his lap.
Asagi absently adjusted his shorts. “I was bitten in 1895. So,” his lips quirked into a smile, “December marks my one hundredth year of being a vampire.” He wondered how much longer he would have lived if Atsushi hadn’t bitten him.
Jui nodded. “It must have been difficult for you to adjust to modern technology.”
Asagi laughed. “Some things were. But I was curious about everything. Televisions, phones, washing machines… I wanted to know how to use all these machines. I didn’t want to be the type of vampire that shuns all technology and clings to the old ways.” Atsushi had been like that. It’d taken some prodding (and nagging) for him to cave and allow Asagi to teach him about modern life.
Jui smiled a little. “That’s smart.” The smile faded slightly. “How were you turned? Was it… someone close to you?” The anxiety was back on Jui’s young face. Asagi wondered what had happened to him. He wouldn’t pry though. If Jui wanted to tell him then he could do so.
“My lover bit me.” Asagi touched his throat. He’d been so happy when Atsushi had finally agreed to bite him. “Modern medicines and hospitals didn’t exist in those times. I was sickly as a baby and had ill health throughout my entire life. Three years after I met my lover, I… I ended up contracting tuberculosis.” He rubbed his chest as he remembered the pain of the bloody coughs. “There was no cure in those days. All I could do was rest, take my medicines, and try to stay strong. I wouldn’t wish that disease on anyone. Every day I struggled to breathe, coughed until I spit up blood.” He bit his lip at the memories. “For months, I begged my lover to bite me because I couldn’t bear to live like that.” Atsushi had saved him from further torment.
Jui’s eyes widened as he listened to Asagi’s story. “I’m sorry. That sounds terrible.” He slowly reached out to rub the black-haired vampire’s arm. “Was your lover afraid to bite you?”
“He was. He thought I was too gentle to live the life of a vampire.” Asagi shifted closer to Jui. Sometimes vampire life had been unbearably difficult for him. Still, he was grateful that Atsushi had bitten him. If he’d stayed human he would have died young. He would never have seen the world change, never met Ruiza, never experienced the freedom that vampirism gave him.
“Oh,” Jui said softly. “He sounds sweet…”
“He is.” Asagi smiled warmly as he thought of Atsushi. “We were together for a long time.” He noticed that Jui had started fussing with his hat. Did talking about lovers make him anxious? Or was Asagi just failing at this not-quite date by talking about his ex-lover. “Jui, would you like to go somewhere else? We could try karaoke…” he trailed off as Jui shook his head.
“No, I… I should talk about this.” The blonde moved closer so he was snuggled against Asagi’s side. “It’s a sad story though.”
Asagi hesitated then draped his arm around Jui’s slim shoulders. “Are you sure you don’t want to go somewhere else? Somewhere more private?” He watched uncertainty cross Jui’s face. Was he wary of being alone with Asagi? Then why cuddle up to him like this? Or just… uncertain about telling his story? He waited for Jui’s answer.
“Maybe we should,” Jui said softly.
Asagi nodded. “We could go to my apartment and talk. Or would you rather go somewhere else? I don't want you to be uncomfortable.”
Jui gave him a small smile. “Your apartment is fine. Mine’s a mess. I just moved into it a few days ago.”
“All right.” Asagi got up, offering Jui his hand. “Let’s go then.”
Jui took his hand and let him pull him to his feet. He pulled his hand free so he could put his hat back on. Jui smoothed his hair down and adjusted his costume then gave Asagi an insecure smile. Asagi hesitated before taking Jui’s hand again. The blonde immediately curled his fingers around Asagi’s, seeming to take comfort in the touch.
Asagi was starting to feel anxious about his story. What had happened to Jui?
* * *
“I’m sorry it’s a little messy,” Asagi apologized as they reached his apartment. “I… um… I’m a bit of a hoarder so I’ve been sorting through my things.” Atsushi was supposed to stop by over the weekend to help. More like supervise and make sure that Asagi would actually get rid of things. It was hard to part with possessions but Asagi didn’t want to live with so many things.
Jui laughed softly. “Don’t worry about it. My apartment is a disaster. There are boxes everywhere and I’ve been sleeping on my couch for the last week.”
Asagi wondered if he would like to stay the night and sleep in a proper bed. He didn’t want to be pushy though. He unlocked the door and opened it, holding it so Jui could walk in. “Come in.”
Jui walked inside. He slipped off his boots then straightened so he could look at the decorations. Asagi had a mirror, some of Atsushi’s ink paintings, and rose décor in the entryway. “These are beautiful.” Jui reached up, fingers almost touching a painting of roses.
“The man who turned me painted these.” Atsushi could be quite the artist when the mood struck him.
Jui’s eyes widened. “Really?”
“Mm.” He took off his own shoes then took Jui’s hand again. “Would you like something to drink? I have red wine, some beer, and a couple bottles of blood wine. Or nonalcoholic drinks.” He didn’t have many of those but he was fond of lemonade.
“Wine, please.”
“All right.” Asagi showed Jui the living room and sat him down on the comfortable couch then went into the kitchen. He returned with two glasses of red wine. He handed one to Jui before sitting next to him. He sat close since Jui had sought physical comfort from him earlier at the party. “Have you always lived in Tokyo?” Asagi knew it was better not to push the subject. Asking questions about other things would get Jui used to talking about himself though.
Jui shook his head. “I wasn’t born here. I moved to Tokyo eight years ago… I haven’t always been here, but I think of Tokyo as home.”
“So do I.”
“How long have you lived in Tokyo?”
Asagi’s expression turned thoughtful. It was harder to calculate the number of years he’d spent in Tokyo since he lived in the city off and on. Sometimes he was in Akita (he was fond of that area), sometimes in Kyoto… but he’d been a regular resident of Tokyo for the last eleven years. “I’ve lived here for about eleven years. I’ve lived in Tokyo before though.”
Jui nodded. “I imagine you’ve seen Tokyo go through many changes.”
“I have. I’ve seen Tokyo when it was still Edo.” Asagi laughed softly then sipped his wine. “I feel so old compared to you.”
“Kisaki’s older,” Jui murmured.
Asagi nodded in agreement. That was true. Although he was only older than Asagi by twenty years. He sipped the wine again then glanced at Jui, wondering if he was ready to tell his story or not.
Jui took a deep breath. “I guess… I should tell you about my life. When I met you at the party, you did seem nice so I… did try to be warmer and more open to starting something with you. But I kept thinking about what happened before.” Jui shuddered violently. “I can’t… even consider starting something new without you knowing this story.”
“I’m listening,” Asagi said softly.
Jui took a sip of his wine. “Kisaki is the one who turned me.”
Asagi started. “He is?” He hadn’t expected that. Kisaki and Jui must have been lovers before then.
“Yes.” Jui touched his throat again. “I met Kisaki when I was still human. I was already in a relationship at this time, but Kisaki was…”
“Kisaki.” Asagi gave him a wry smile. “Ruiza was under his spell almost immediately so I can only imagine the effect he had on a human.”
Jui laughed weakly. “You’re right. I was enchanted by him the moment I met him. I knew I shouldn’t allow myself to get close to him. I already had a lover and, at that time, I was very in love with him. But Kisaki was charming and interesting. We ended up becoming friends. I never knew what he was; I didn’t find out until shortly before my death.” Jui took another drink. “For a while I was happy, but then my boyfriend started to get… jealous. He didn’t like that I was friends with Kisaki. I think he was afraid I was going to have an affair. I wasn’t going to give up a good friend just to please my lover though.” Jui switched his wine glass to his left hand then took Asagi’s hand, clutching it tightly. Asagi curled supportive fingers around Jui’s small hand. He could already imagine what Jui’s lover had done to him. “One night… when I’d gone to Kisaki’s to watch movies… we ended up sleeping together. And in the morning when I woke up next to him, I realized that I’d been happier in that one night with him than in an entire week with my boyfriend.”
“So you left him?” Asagi guessed.
Jui laughed hollowly. “Not in the way I planned. I told Kisaki I was going to break up with my boyfriend. That I’d come back to his apartment with my things.” He took another drink of the wine. “So I went home… my boyfriend and I were living together at the time. I packed my things then, when he came home from work, I told him that I couldn’t be with him anymore.” Jui tightened his grip on the wine glass, causing cracks to spider web in the delicate glass. He realized what he was doing then set the glass aside. “Sorry.”
“It’s just a glass.” Asagi didn’t care about the damage a single wineglass sustained. What concerned him was the damage that Jui had sustained four years ago. If Jui’s boyfriend had been jealous of him simply being friends with Kisaki, having the blonde stray like that then want to leave him would’ve made him see red.
Jui was quiet for a few moments before speaking again. “I told him how I’d been with Kisaki, that I was happier with him, and that I’d already packed my things. I assumed he’d be angry. But he just… snapped. I’ve never seen him so possessive.” Jui shifted closer to Asagi. The black-haired vampire set his wine by Jui’s then immediately wrapped his arms around the blonde. Gently he rubbed Jui’s back as he waited for him to continue. Jui took a ragged breath. “He…” he trailed off, shaking his head. “I can’t… go into the details now. But after… everything… he said that if he couldn’t have me then no one else could. And he slit my throat.”
Asagi’s eyes widened. What sort of monster could ever hurt Jui like that? He pressed him closer. “What about Kisaki?”
“Kisaki was worried about me. He must have heard the fighting… of course he did, he’s a vampire.” Jui shook his head. “He entered the bedroom just as my boyfriend cut my throat.”
“Then what happened?” Asagi said softly. Poor Jui… no wonder he was afraid of starting something new with anyone. How couldn’t he be with a relationship history like that?
Jui slumped against him. “Kisaki knew he only had seconds to save me. My boyfriend had to die; and I… I’m glad Kisaki did it. He’d already hurt me. He would surely have gone on to hurt someone else. The last part of my human life that I remember was Kisaki leaning over me. He said he was sorry and then there was blood in my mouth and his fangs were in my neck.”
Asagi pulled his and Jui’s hats off then moved one hand into Jui’s hair, gently stroking it. “So Kisaki saved your life.”
“Or ruined it… sometimes I’m still not sure. But I am glad that he was there. I didn’t want to die. I was only twenty-six; I had more life to live.” Jui sighed loudly then laid his head on Asagi’s shoulder. “Kisaki and I were lovers until a year ago. The way we got together always haunted us and I think we both knew that a relationship wasn’t going to work. Our parting was mutual; we stayed friends and he never tried to set me up with someone. Until you. So you must be someone very special and very sweet if Kisaki trusts you with me.”
Asagi laughed a little as he stroked Jui’s hair. “I’m honored that he trusts me so much. And I’ve been told that I am sweet. I do try. And hearing your story just makes me want to cuddle and protect you.” Especially since Jui was so frail. It was the same with Ruiza. Asagi had always been overprotective of him given how small he was and the hardships he’d endured in his human life.
“I do miss cuddling with a lover.” Jui hesitantly slipped his arm around Asagi’s waist.
“Stay the night?” Asagi asked softly. “We can just talk. Get to know each other, have some wine or watch movies.” He did love movies. “Then we can decide what we want to do from there.”
Jui gave him a sweet, beautiful smile. “I’d like that.”
Asagi kissed his hair. “I’ll get you some comfortable clothes so you can change then.” He didn’t want to stay in this slutty uniform and doubted that Jui wanted to wear his costume for the rest of the night.
“Thank you. Where’s your bathroom? I don't want to get Kisaki’s graffiti on your shirt…” Jui glanced down at the writing on his chest.
“It’s down the hall. Second door on your left.” Asagi pointed towards the bathroom then got up off the couch. “There are clean towels under the sink. Help yourself to anything in the bathroom.”
“Thank you.” Jui gave him an uncertain smile then headed towards the bathroom. Asagi went into his room to get comfortable clothes, looking forward to getting to know Jui better.
* * *
It wasn’t quite dark when Asagi woke up. Jui was still sleep, lying on his side with his hands tucked under his cheek. He already looked adorable and then his messy hair sticking up made him even cuter. Asagi moved closer so he could pull Jui into his arms. They’d watched movies and talked until dawn. About hobbies and interests, Asagi’s long years as a vampire, things Jui wanted to do someday… the longer they talked, the more Jui relaxed and the more comfortable he became with Asagi. They would take their time with this, but Asagi didn’t mind. He wanted Jui to be happy and comfortable.
Asagi shifted so he could bury his face in Jui’s soft hair. Being able to hold someone like this again felt wonderful.
He’d just started to doze off again when Ruiza’s thoughts brushed his.
"So. Did you have fun with Jui’s handcuffs?"
Asagi muffled a groan in Jui’s hair. "Ruiza… we didn't have sex."
"What? How could you keep your hands off him?"
"Ruiza!" That made him sound like some out of control pervert! "I could never have done that to him. Jui… insisted upon telling me about his human life and the night he became a vampire. His human life, like yours, ended in murder but he died by the hands of his lover."
Ruiza’s sigh echoed through his mind. "I know. Kisaki told me about him. We weren’t sure if Jui would be ready to try dating someone new, but if he dates anyone it should be you. You’re always so sweet, Asagi. Unless I make you angry…" he laughed softly. "But we knew you’d take care of Jui. So where is he?"
"Asleep in my arms. He stayed the night and we just talked, watched some movies. Got to know each other more. Then when he fell asleep on me I carried him to bed. He’s still sleeping now." Asagi paused as he felt Jui stirring. He moved back so he could look down at the blonde. Jui’s eyes slowly fluttered open, blinking tiredly up at Asagi. Then, realizing who was holding him, he yawned and snuggled closer.
“Evening…”
“Good evening.” Asagi stroked his hair. “How did you sleep?”
“Very well. What about you?”
“Same. Ruiza wanted to know if we slept together,” he said dryly.
Jui snorted. “Technically, you could say we did. We did sleep in the same bed.” He smiled playfully then reached up to smooth Asagi’s hair down. “Tell Ruiza I say hello.”
"Jui just woke up. He says hi."
"Tell him I say hi back."
Asagi chuckled then relayed the message. "Now leave me alone so I can talk to Jui."
"Well that’s rude," Ruiza huffed in mock offense. "I’ll talk to you later. Bye." He withdrew from Asagi’s mind.
The black-haired vampire brushed Jui’s hair back behind his ear. “Did Kisaki have any messages for you or was Ruiza the only chatty one?”
“He hasn’t said anything yet.” Jui snorted as he traced random patterns on Asagi’s arms. “I’m assuming he’ll want to put Ruiza in that costume from last night and have some fun with him.”
“It wouldn’t surprise me.”
“Me neither.” Jui looked up at Asagi. “Asagi,” he said softly. “I think you’re really sweet and I… I would like to try dating you.”
Asagi gave him a warm smile. “I’d like the same.”
“Can I stay here again tonight? I don’t want to sleep on my couch again.”
Asagi laughed, drawing Jui closer as he leaned down to kiss him. The other vampire’s lips were so soft. Jui tensed slightly in surprise but immediately slid his hands into Asagi’s hair as he returned the kiss.
"You can stay as long as you want."
1) This story is set in the 90s when the vampires have all settled down for life in Tokyo
2) I'll regret not taking the time to proofread so if there are any typos or erros... please point them out
3) There will be at least two sequels to this fic. One being a sex scene and the other... I'm still figuring it out. But I don't want this to be the only Asagi x Jui fic in this universe. It was supposed to be fluffy and sexy but didn't quite turn out that way.
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Date: 2013-07-06 06:15 am (UTC)Now he'll be happy <3 Asagi will make him happy!
thanks a lot for this fanfic!!! :D <3333
I really want to read more about them now!!
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Date: 2013-07-06 08:58 pm (UTC)They'll be very happy together :) Asagi will never let anyone hurt Jui
You're welcome!
I'm not sure how many Asagi/Jui scenes there will be. At least two... but that might be all.
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Date: 2013-07-06 08:44 am (UTC)fsdklfjl;adj
I want to hug Jui so bad, oh my god ;3; ♥
Now, this inspired me to write again. XD
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Date: 2013-07-06 08:58 pm (UTC)Jui probably needs some hugs after what he's suffered
Oh good XD
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Date: 2013-07-06 09:46 am (UTC)When I saw you uploaded, I just had to read it. Struggled with concentration at some points, but I managed and I'm happy I did, because this is so so sweet and just... eeep *__* Asagi and Jui are so cute X3
Poor Jui :(
Also...
Rui and Kisaki are such brats xD
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Date: 2013-07-06 08:59 pm (UTC)I'm glad you wanted to read though :) And they are cute together. Asagi will take good care of Jui
Yeah :(
Oh they are XD
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Date: 2013-07-07 04:14 am (UTC)Kisaki and Ruiza are definitely meddlesome and slightly obnoxious with their obvious desire for one another. I love both Kisaki and Rui but together when it should be Rui and Asagi just sort of makes me, I don't know irritated. You've gotten me used to Rui and Asagi being together in the Vampire Universe... I'm perfectly fine with Asagi being with Jui and with Tsune but Rui with Kisaki... and I hate saying that because I ADORE Kisaki.
I'm sure once I read more about them together I'll be totally in love with the pairing and won't see Ruiza as cheating on Asagi even though I know that's not the case. And damn I want to see these pics of these two in their skimpy sexy police uniforms!
Now before you think I didn't like this, I did. Very much so. I love your vampires and the addition of Jui is just perfect :) I look forward to the upcoming chapters <3
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Date: 2013-07-07 04:36 am (UTC)They went into brat mode on me. Oh really? Asagi's lover changes often in this series though. First he's with Atsushi, then he's with Ruiza
or both... back to Atsushi... back to Ruiza... dates Jui... back to Ruiza... ends up with Tsunehito. He'll go through several relationships throughout the series.As of now, I'm not planning to write Ruiza and Kisaki together. I needed a lover for Ruiza and Kisaki struck me as the perfect partner for him with his connection to Ruiza and Asagi and then Jui. Aw, he's not cheating. And the vampires in this universe are kind of like the demons in yours: they have their one true love and sometimes additional partners so the spark doesn't die out. Asagi, rude man, didn't take a picture with Jui. I'm scandalized that he didn't... but at least Ruiza got a picture with Jui.
Oh no, I never thought that you didn't like it. I'm glad you enjoy the series and Jui :) He won't be too big of a part in it I think (watch he probably will now that I've said he won't). I'm still not in the right state of mind to write Asagi and Atsushi's story... it's quite heartbreaking since Atsushi has to see Asagi get sick so many times and know that this beautiful human is going to break his heart if he doesn't act soon.
But Tsunehito wanted some attention too. Although Ruiza demanded the same... so he pushed his way into the scene and is now monopolizing Tsune's attention. He's a man-stealing ho of a muse. I just can't control him sometimes.
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Date: 2013-07-07 05:30 am (UTC)Well how rude!! But the pic of Jui and Rui is very niiiice xD
*laughs* Well of course now that you've said that he will want to. You know those muses ;)
To write heartbreaking scenes/chapters you definitely have to be in the right mindset and I'm sure that when you do write it it will be amazing!
But that's what we love about muse Ruiza... he's absolutely perfect :)
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Date: 2013-07-07 12:03 pm (UTC)Oh it is. There are a lot of cute pictures on D's Ameblo. Tsune and Rui in the Gotcharocka (Jui version) t-shirts, Rui posing with all the band.
Haha, of course. Muses always turn out demanding and scene-hogging.
Yes exactly and I'm still figuring out some things for the setting/plot points too. I hope so, I've had visuals haunting me for a while.
Oh yes... and he is looking after Tsune at least
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Date: 2013-07-09 09:07 am (UTC)And wow, I never knew Ruiza could be so r00d. XD
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Date: 2013-07-09 11:27 am (UTC)Ruiza can be a little brat. It's a good thing Asagi likes him so much otherwise he'd be in trouble
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Date: 2013-07-09 07:16 pm (UTC)I suppose if anyone can be bratty towards Asagi, it's Ruiza, since the two have known each other the longest. I love all the relations behind these people in real life, though. XD I love how there are all these little circles in VK.
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Date: 2013-07-09 07:42 pm (UTC)Actually it's Atsushi and Asagi who've known each other for the longest. He's kind of bratty too... likes to tease Asagi (in front of Ruiza or Tsune) to make him blush. Ruiza is a lovable brat though. The real relationships are so fun. Yeah, me too
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Date: 2013-07-10 05:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-07-10 06:21 pm (UTC)I'm working on Asagi's backstory right now. Can maybe get it posted tonight but probably won't be able to finish it until tomorrow
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Date: 2013-07-11 09:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-07-11 10:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-07-16 06:47 pm (UTC)I like how you played with their outfits x) those pics of them should come with a pair of handkerchieves for all the drooling *_* And I really like your A/N about sequels! Though it saddens me that they will have to part one way or another since there's Tsune in this universe ._.
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Date: 2013-07-16 07:48 pm (UTC)I've written Asagi x Jui once before. It's under my "asagi x jui" tag
I couldn't resist! Oh they should. I'll write them once I come up with enough material. I have fragmented scenes but not enough to turn into a proper fic. I'm actually telling the "life before Tsune" story with Asagi. The main storyline in the vampire series is Asagi's relationship with Tsune but it is fun to develop his backstory
But yes, Asagi and Jui won't last. They part as friends though
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Date: 2013-07-22 05:40 am (UTC)no subject
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