In the end, they did help Arai's parents out at the inn that summer. As expected, Ren was put to work at the front desk as he charmed the guests effortlessly. Shinobu was in charge of various maintenance work which was required from time to time. It turned out that skills he picked up as a poor orphan helped after all, as Arai watched in awe as he picked the lock of a jammed door.
They got full board and food since Arai's father remarked that he had never been able to find such reliable and cheap help during the busy season.
But the best benefit was the single room they shared in a small annex, which was located a short walk away from the main inn and family home.
Arai's mother had been terribly embarrassed and apologetic.
"I am so sorry but this is the only free room available. We wanted to put you in a room with the family but the roof was leaking. We'll move you there as soon as it is fixed."
"No need to trouble yourself, ma'am!" Ren replied. "This room is big enough for us and the futons look really comfy."
He almost shivered when Shinobu agreed in a cool voice, "This is just fine. Thank you."
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Ren sort of knew what was coming when they finally went back to their room after work and the lights went out in the main house. He wondered if he would have bruises.
They showered as if nothing would happen. Shinobu was, as usual, cool as ice. However Ren noticed that he locked the door and closed the windows.
It wasn't the first time he had seen Shinobu topless. Yet now, it seemed as if the man just looked sexier and it was sending all sorts of crazy signals in his own body.
He sat on his futon and watched as Shinobu killed all the lights except the dim lamp in the corner.
Then those cool gray eyes set on him.
I am going to be eaten alive, Ren thought.
And before he knew it, Shinobu strode across the room and pinned him down on his back. His mouth crushed in a kiss. They devoured each other, lips tangling and exploring and Ren found himself wanting the weight of this man above him.
Shinobu unbuttoned his top deftly and quickly divested Ren of his clothes, leaving only his boxers on. He left Ren's mouth and trailed down that elegant neck, suckling on the adam's apple and heard Ren gasped.
He caged Ren from above and asked quietly, fondly, "First time?"
"T-That obvious?" the brown-haired man whispered.
"No," Shinobu leaned down and kissed him again. "It'll hurt though. Do you want to stop?"
Ren found it sweet that Shinobu was even offering. He managed with a shaky smile, "Um, well, no pain no gain?"
Shinobu chuckled huskily and Ren wondered if he could get any harder.
"Idiot."
Ren widened his eyes as Shinobu's mouth dived lower, trailing kisses on his chest and navel and he buckled when Shinobu's teeth grazed his nipples.
"Ah!" he called out.
Shinobu gave him a sexy smirk.
Ren glared at him but and felt his face go red when his boxers were pulled down suddenly. Shinobu sat up and took a good look at him.
"What-what are you doing..?" Ren was embarrassed but so damned aroused.
Shinobu didn't even bother hiding the lust in his eyes. "You are beautiful. All of you."
And without warning, he bent down and took Ren's member into his mouth.
"Shin! " Ren yelped. It felt so good. His hips started to move and Shinobu held him down with his hands. He could feel Shinobu's mouth sliding in and out of his length, licking him and swirling around the tip of member. And everytime Ren thought he would come, Shinobu held back just a little.
"Stop teasing me!" Ren thought that he sounded like a wuss but he didn't care.
"Not yet," Shinobu came up and gave him another kiss, making Ren taste his own liquid and it intoxicated them.
"Bastard," Ren whispered and wrapped his arms around Shinobu tightly.
"Spread you legs," Shinobu ordered.
Ren complied and felt Shinobu's hands slid down and then a finger inserted into him. He widened his eyes. And where/when the heck did Shinobu get hold of the lube?
"Cute," Shinobu murmured.
Before Ren could retort, Shinobu slid another finger into him and began to stretch him. Touching places he didn't know would make him hurt but make jump and arch his back.
"Hurts," he managed and clung tighter to his lover.
"I know, baby," Shinobu's voice was low and it made him shiver. He kissed his forehead. "But it'll hurt more if I don't prep you."
"Feels..good though," Ren whispered and let out a gasp when something hit a spot. He moved his hips to find it again.
"You're tightening around me," Shinobu looked so damn pleased.
"I..I.." Ren didn't know what he wanted to ask for but it was as if his body wanted, needed something desperately.
Shinobu withdrew his hand and then positioned himself between Ren.
Ren widened his eyes when he felt Shinobu's hardened member against his entrance. He hadn't even realised when Shinobu had taken his boxers off, hadn't thought Shinobu would be so big.
He didn't have time to worry about the fit.
"Sorry, I can't wait any longer," Shinobu whispered and then with one hard, long thrust, he entered Ren.
"Shin!" Ren screamed. He felt as if something in him shattered and a jolt of pain echoed through his body.
"Relax, baby," Shinobu soothed his hair, kissed his eyes, his lips. "God, you're so tight."
Ren clung to Shinobu more tightly than ever and began to relax when he felt Shinobu's arms around him. Then as he adjusted to Shinobu's size, he realised that this man was inside him.
And his chest began to fill, his blood heating up and his body wanted more of something. His breath quickened.
Shinobu knew exactly what he wanted though. He began thrusting into Ren.
"You feel so good," Shinobu's voice was so masculine, it set Ren's pulse racing. He felt his hips moving together with Shinobu. A carnal rhythm. He could feel Shinobu pounding into him and then hitting something inside him which sent Ren's eyes seeing stars, his mind exploding and his entire body convulsed. He screamed Shinobu's name as he came.
Shinobu let out a low, possessive growl as he found his release. Ren could feel warm liquid filling him and shuddered.
Shinobu collapsed on top of him for a moment before withdrawing himself. Ren felt a sense of loss and was going to stop him when Shinobu laid on his back and pulled Ren against him.
Ren smiled and snuggled into his lover, usually so reserved and taciturn. They were both quiet as they calmed their breathing.
"You okay?" Shinobu asked finally.
Ren nodded and whispered. "You?"
"Yeah," Shinobu stroke his back absently.
"Mmm…can we stay like this for a while?" Ren asked and sighed contentedly into Shinobu's shoulder.
Shinobu didn't say anything but he kissed Ren's forehead and moved slightly to make the two of them more comfortable.
Showers could wait until the morning.