Riza_Masuyuma

Chūshi Oshiba’s life may seem easy on the outside, but in reality his father’s word is absolute law. Which is how he finds himself moving across the globe in the middle of second year of university. His initial dread morphs into quiet optimism when he catches sight of the infamous Aoto. 

Aoto Hoshino’s learned to take a lot of things in his life. From his parents, his classmates, pushy men. Nothing can phase him at this point. That is, until he finally catches his morning “stalker” in the act. The foreigner turns out to be the one thing that can help Aoto pass his classes to reach his dream and get out of town, much to his annoyance. 
It seems these two young men have no chance of getting along despite the attraction they both feel. That is until Aoto catches Chūshi, his new tutor, in a… compromising position. 

Will these two realize they have more in common? Or will their secrets and the things they hide from each other drive them apart? 

Cover Art: @neptuneartyk
UNEDITED

The Burdens We Hide [BL/Yaoi]

When Aoto had woken up later that evening, the clock read 20:43 and his phone was buzzing nonstop from his backpack. It was dark in the room, the only light coming from a small lamp on the desk. It smelled like sweat and sex with the evidence still clear in the disarray of the office. Aoto, on the other hand, looked and felt relatively clean. His clothes were folded neatly at the end of the couch and he felt cleaner than he should have given what his brain started to play, his own personal porno. Especially up there; it didn't feel sticky or gross, just sore. In fact, everything felt sore. He tried to sit up, but when his thighs rubbed together something besides his anus throbbed.


He threw back the ratty blanket and stared in wonder at the marks left all over him, and jerked in surprise and pain when his fingers found the large bite mark that left a lingering sting. "What is he, a fucking vampire?"


Aoto somehow managed to get a hold of his phone and he dialed his mother back immediately. She picked up before the first ring could finish. "Where are you?"


"I'm sorry mom, I got lost in studying at a friend's house." The door opened and Toma walked in with a steaming bowl and a small can of what appeared to be beer. "There's a big test tomorrow in Math, so I'll probably stay at his place, if that's alright."


She sighed slowly into the receiver but they both knew what she was going to say. "Next time tell me beforehand. Had me worried sick!"


"Yeah, I'm sorry," he mumbled as Toma placed the blanket back over him. He sat down next to him and Aoto's mouth watered at the sight of ramen. "Gotta get back to studying. Love you, bye!" He hung up and dove for the bowl.


"You have... quite the appetite you know?"


"And you're a dirty old man," Aoto said around a mouth full of noodles.


"You sought me out kid, not the other way around." He magically produced a cigarette and lighter. "How does it feel not being a virgin anymore?"


Aoto took a moment to chew and think. "Painful."


Chapter II: Part Three