The Real Reason

Disclaimer: Never have and never will own the rights to Rurouni Kenshin.

Warning: hot sex and a very inebriated Sanosuke.

Note: Here we finally have some Sano/Saitoh interaction. Man, this story starting to get really soap-operaish (even though I’ve never actually seen a soap-opera). I’m trying to make my chapters longer too, so I hope no one complains. Don’t worry, they aren’t going to be too long, just longer. I hope you enjoy, and reviews are appreciated (hint, hint).


Chapter Three: Revelations


Sano walked into the fairly busy Akebeko and waited patiently to be seated He was chewing absentmindedly on a blade of grass as he watched the preoccupied waitresses. He hoped that he could just hang out here for a while, and that maybe Saitoh would find him here after he got off work. He didn’t doubt Saitoh’s abilities to track someone down, especially if he already knew the person. So he’d just have to be patient and wait for him.

After several minutes a flustered Tae came up to Sano and said with her usual good-natured smile, “Well hello Sanosuke. Will you be paying today?” Sano shrugged his shoulders at the immediate question and gave her an apologetic smile. She sighed but said, “You know, your tab is rather large now Sanosuke.” Sano just nodded and continued to smile as pretty as he could. Tae could never resist the younger man when he acted so cute, and defeated led Sano to a table in the back. Sano gave his thanks only to have it dismissed by Tae and she walked mumbling about how much of a mooch he was. Sano had never heard Tae say anything negative before, and found her annoyance quite refreshing. Satisfied that he had won again he began to look over the Akebeko’s extensive menu.

“There’s so much to choose from, but I don’t really feel like eating anything on it.” Thought Sano aloud to himself. After much deliberation he finally decided on a simple eel dish and ordered some sake to go along with it. It was only a little after three in the afternoon, but Sano had a feeling he’d be waiting here for a while, and a drink or two would help the time pass by quicker.

***

It was around six when Saitoh finished his last report of the day. He had wanted to get off earlier, but a sudden robbery had taken up most of his time. It didn’t matter though, most nights he’d have to stay well into the next morning writing up reports and such. He was glad he had ordered (or most likely threatened) Cho to stay and do all his paperwork for him.

The policeman made his way down the many streets of Tokyo, and wondered where the ahou would be at the moment. Considering he didn’t have anything to do, the idiot could only be at one of three places; that shack of his he called house, the Kamiya dojo, or at that restaurant he always frequented. ‘What was the name of it again? The Akebeko.’ Saitoh smiled. He’d probably be at the Akebeko stuffing his face. Saitoh made his way there, smirking the whole time.

By the time Saitoh had arrived at the Akebeko, Sano was very, very drunk. The young man was practically screaming at the top of his lungs when Saitoh stepped through the cloth covering the door. Luckily dozens of people were equally as drunk as they celebrated some sort of anniversary. The waitresses were too busy to seat the policeman, so he helped himself and walked up to his ranting ahou. He found him near the back, singing some intelligible song to himself at full volume. Saitoh hid his smile as he sat opposite Sano. It took several seconds for Sano to realize that Saitoh had seated himself at his table, but as soon as he did he yelled, “Hey there ‘jime. What took ya so loooong?” Saitoh flinched at the use of his abbreviated name, and gave the younger man an icy glare. “Call me Fujita, Satioh, or nothing at all.” Sano could detect even in his drunken state the annoyance in the older man’s voice, and found it to be irresistible.

Face flushed and more that a little wobbly Sano crawled over to sit next to Saitoh. The wolf didn’t move at the gesture and merely looked down at Sano in curiosity. In the sexiest voice he could muster, he whispered in Saitoh’s ear, “Ah, you’re no fun. How about I call ya the big bad wolf? I bet you’re going to eat me all up, aren’t ya?” Although he was slurring, and reeked of alcohol, Saitoh couldn’t help but be a little turned on at Sano’s suggestive words. But he wouldn’t let his hormones get the best of him, so he just let out a ‘hmph’ and withdrew a cigarette from his pocket. Sano expected to get at least a tiny reaction from the older man after saying something like that, but the bastard was as cold as an icicle. Then a better idea struck Sano.

Shuffling closer to Saitoh, Sano gingerly placed his hand down in between Saitoh’s crossed legs, and brushed against his groin. A sharp intake of air from Saitoh gave Sano exactly what he wanted. Saitoh’s amber eyes gazed down at the younger man, neither telling him to stop or to continue. Sano took that as a sign to keep going, and he gently stroked Saitoh through the blue fabric, making the wolf shift at the intimate contact. “What are you doing rooster-head?” said Saitoh hotly. Sano just smirked, and said, “Why? Do you want me to stop?” Now it was Saitoh’s turn to smirk, and he bent over to say in Sano’s ear, “No, except I thought you might want to do a little more than simply grope.”

Sano was glad his face was already flushed from the alcohol, because he could feel his face turn even more red from the sensuous comment. Saitoh raised an eyebrow when he received no response and said curtly, “Well?” All Sano could do at the request was nod, and Saitoh acted immediately by standing up and began to head for the exit. Still walking Saitoh yelled over his shoulder, “Well, are you coming ahou?” Sano barely had time to gather his wits about him before he fumbled after Saitoh. Tae watched curiously as she saw Sano follow the tall policeman out of the restaurant. She figured Sano must have finally gotten into trouble, but she couldn’t figure out why he looked so happy about it.

***

It was around dinner time, and Kenshin was in town to buy some tofu for the meal he still needed to prepare. But even through all his shopping, his mind kept wandering back to the conversation he had with Sano. It kept nagging at the rurouni, and he didn’t know why he cared so much. True, Sano was one of his good friends, and they’d been through a lot together, but Kenshin for some reason couldn’t help but feel a little.... jealous? But of whom? Of Sano for actually having a love life, or of Sano’s new lover? Either prospect made Kenshin shudder. He would not allow himself to feel anything for the younger brunette man, but he felt fiercely protective of him, so maybe that was why he felt so ill at ease.

Just when Kenshin was convincing himself that he really didn’t give a fig about his younger friends sex life, he looked up to see Saitoh walk through the street some yards away. He appeared to be in a hurry. Kenshin couldn’t help but admire his former enemy as he walked so confidently with his hand at the sword strapped to his hip and a cigarette hanging provocatively from his thin lips. Kenshin remembered those lips quite well. He had spent many a night with those lips traveling all over his body, and a shiver ran up his spine at the memory.

Kenshin tried to compose himself when he suddenly saw white flash out of the corner of his eye. He looked just in time to see Sano trailing behind the former Mibu Wolf. Kenshin just shrugged, and assumed Sano was trying to pick yet another fight with the more skilled man. Then he saw that Sano was weaving as he walked, and then he reached out and grabbed Saitoh to try and kiss him. Saitoh just smirked and didn’t fight off Sano’s advances. Kenshin gasped and almost dropped the tofu. Sano and Saitoh were... That was who Sano had kissed last night? That’s who he had asked all those embarrassing questions about? The redheaded rurouni couldn’t help but feel betrayed by both men in question. Why wouldn’t Sano just tell him outright that he was with Saitoh now? And didn’t Saitoh have a wife? It took all his self control not to follow the lovers. Instead he walked back to the Kamiya dojo, a murderous look in his now amber tinted eyes.

***

Stepping into Saitoh’s house Sano couldn’t help but be impressed. For a policeman’s salary it was well furnished, with large vases and ornate decorations covering the interior.

Still slurring, Sano said, “You got a pretty nice here Saitoh. I half expected you to be living at the police station.” Saitoh ‘hmphed’ at the remark and walked to his bedroom. Sano followed and found Saitoh taking off his uniform. The wolf’s bedroom was fairly immaculate with a plain western style bed and a small lantern in the corner with a night stand near the edge of the bed. A chair and dresser lined the far wall, and made the room fee somewhat less empty.

Saitoh had lit the lantern upon stepping into the room and now the flickering flame was causing shadows to dance around the walls and ceiling. Sano couldn’t help himself, and jumped onto Saitoh’s large bed. Saitoh turned at the noise, and just stood watching Sano as the younger man wallowed in the soft sheets. Sano snuggled his face into Saitoh’s pillow, and loved the smell of the wolf surrounding him. He couldn’t wait to have Saitoh’s scent all over his skin.

Saitoh had enough of simply watching, and finished unbuttoning his jacket before slinging over a chair. Sano heard the rustling of fabric, and gazed on as Saitoh began to remove his gloves. He bit down on the cloth of his index finger, and slowly pulled the white glove off his slender hands while looking directly as Sano with his lustful and almost predatory eyes. Sano never knew removing a simple thing as a glove could be so sexy, and a warm throbbing began to emanate from between his legs. Saitoh then removed his belt, and flung it to the floor as he crawled onto the bed towards Sano.

Sano began to blush when Saitoh crawled closer, his loose black shirt just barely hinting at Saitoh’s muscular chest with each movement. Saitoh crawled until he was face to face with Sano, and had his hands on either side of the younger man’s crossed legs. Sano didn’t really know what to expect from the wolf, and just sat hugging a pillow to his chest, looking for all the world like a little boy. Saitoh smiled to try and put Sano at ease, but it just made the inexperienced young man even more nervous.

Saitoh wondered if Sano had ever been with anyone sexually before. He looked up all records on Sano some time ago, and found no mention of lovers, male or female. All he knew was that Sano was in love with his captain Sagara Sozo, and may or may not have had an intimate encounter with the much older man. Saitoh despised pedophiles, but he couldn’t really blame someone for being attracted to Sano. He was probably just as gorgeous when he was a young boy.

Saitoh decided he should just ask the rooster out right so he could know how to proceed. “Are you a virgin?” Sano was surprised at the question, but nodded slowly against the pillow. Saitoh let out a long sigh. Even for as dumb as the ahou is, he thought he would have gotten laid at least once or twice. Now he had to teach the fool all the intricacies of lovemaking. And gently. And if it was one thing Saitoh didn’t like when having sex, it was being gentle. But he didn’t want to scare Sano away by taking him roughly. The wolf was in a real dilemma.

Saitoh sat back on the edge of the bed with his back turned to Sanosuke, rubbing the bridge of his nose in frustration. Sano didn’t know why he had stopped, but was somewhat thankful of it. Sano had never told anyone before now, but he had never actually had sex. He had only gotten close to it only a few times, and they were all with girls. Although he knew he had been attracted to men for some time, he had never actually done anything with another man besides kissing.

Sano said,“Saitoh?” as he threw the shielding pillow aside. Saitoh didn’t answer, so Sano crawled up behind him, and wrapped his arms around the wolf’s broad chest. It still felt weird to be so intimate with someone he had convinced himself he hated, but it also felt so.... right. Sano snuggled his face against the back of Saitoh’s neck, and he heard another sigh escape the older man’s lips.

Saitoh could barely contain himself with the ahou so close and his breath ghosting over his sensitive skin. He was seriously considering just turning around and pinning Sano to the bed while he ravaged him. ‘Wait,’ thought Saitoh, ‘maybe I should just do that.’ Knowing the rooster-head had a tendency towards masochism, he’d probably enjoy it. Saitoh smiled wickedly.

Sano noticed a change in Saitoh’s demeanor, but had no time to ask about it as he was suddenly pinned to the bed under the slightly taller man. The movement had been so quick and unexpected Sano didn’t have time to react, and found Saitoh was holding his wrists above his head. “What the hell are you doing Saitoh?!” Saitoh just smirked and brought his face close the Sano’s so their noses were touching. “What do you think I’m doing ahou? ....I’m going to make you scream.”

He then caught Sano’s lips with his own in a devouring kiss. Sano struggled slightly, but found it impossible to break Saitoh’s hold. He eventually melded into the kiss, and allowed Saitoh to explore his mouth with his delving tongue. Sano instinctively spread his legs, and Saitoh took the opportunity to settle his larger frame comfortably in between the younger man’s thighs. Sano gasped at the contact and arched his back into Saitoh. The wolf ran his tongue over Sano’s jaw, going further down to lick over his neck and collar bone.

Gasps of pleasure escaped Sano’s lips, and Saitoh forgot how intoxicating the sound of another man’s moans could be. He then pulled back Sano’s Aku jacket, brushing his hands lightly over the younger man’s skin making it tingle. Sano could feel Saitoh’s sword calloused hands slide over his chest, and ghost over his nipples, making them hard. Saitoh was more than enjoying his dominance over Sano, but he wanted more from the younger man.

With an intense blush on his face Sano had closed his eyes to better savor the intense sensations washing over him. He had never felt so much excitement and fear all at once. Being with a man was more enthralling than any fight he had ever been in, and he found that he could quickly get used to it. He felt Saitoh’s hands go lower, and began to work the tie to his pants open. Sano’s hand inadvertently covered his mouth, and Saitoh quickly grabbed the hand to remove it. “Keep your hands down. I told you, I want to hear you scream, and I want to see your mouth when you do it.” Sano dumbly nodded, and Saitoh went back to his task. After much fiddling Saitoh had the pants undone, and slide them down Sano’s slender hips and past his feet. The white trousers fell soundlessly to the floor, and Saitoh was staring directly at a very aroused Sanosuke. He smiled when he saw how large the ahou actually was. He had some idea from fondling him the other night, but in full view it was.... delicious.

Saitoh removed his black shirt, and began to unclasp his pants. Sano stared at Saitoh’s toned chest and stomach, and he felt a new wave of arousal spread through him. Saitoh smirked when he saw Sano’s reaction to his body, and decided it was time to take what he wanted. He quickly lowered himself back down between Sano’s spread legs, and propped the younger man’s legs over his shoulders. At this angle Sano could feel Saitoh’s own erection begging to be set free, and his body tensed at the thought. Saitoh reached down between them, and hastily grabbed his arousal and guided it to Sano’s tight entrance.

The feel of Saitoh’s hard member in such in intimate spot made Sano ache, and he had to stop himself from arching up into Saitoh. Saitoh paused briefly, and reached up to stroke Sano’s hair. The sudden gesture surprised Sano, and then he felt Saitoh run his hand through his hair to remove his read head band. Saitoh tossed the red cloth aside and gazed at his young lover. Without that ridiculous band on his head he almost looked like a girl. The idea of Sano dressed in a tight kimono flashed to Saitoh’s mind, and he made a mental not to use that intriguing thought later. Sano was simultaneously startled and turned on by Saitoh’s predatory gaze. The man really did look like a wolf. And a hungry wolf for that matter.

A wicked smile spread over the wolf’s lips before he slide into Sano’s entrance. Sano threw his head back and moaned at the sudden invasion, and Saitoh thrust himself all the way inside Sano in one quick move. A scream issued from Sano’s throat, and he began to pant and moan as Saitoh began to quickly move in and out in a heated rhythm. Saitoh marveled at how tight Sano was, and he wondered why he had waited so long to take him in the first place. The ahou was better than he ever could have imagined, and wrapped around him tighter that any virgin girl. Saitoh went as deep into Sano as he could go, and thrust as hard as he could to hit that tender spot that would send Sano reeling.

The pain shot through Sano like a dagger, but it quickly subsided and was replaced by an equally intense pleasure. Something inside him was being hit again and again, and he didn’t want Saitoh to stop. “S-Saitoh, go... ah, go harder,” Saitoh was surprised Sano would actually allow him to ride him so hard, and thought that maybe he’d plead for him to stop. The rooster had surprised him yet again, and Saitoh was happily to oblige. With a grunt he slammed into Sano, causing the younger man to scream his name. Sano wrapped his arms around Saitoh to bring him closer, and the shift in position made Sano moan as he felt Saitoh’s fullness inside him. Saitoh then felt Sano’s neglected erection rubbing against his stomach, and he reached down the stroke Sano in time with thrusts. Sano almost came when he felt Saitoh’s hand wrap around him, and moaned even louder at the wolf’s ministrations.

Saitoh could feel himself on the edge of climax, and could tell Sano was close also by the slick pre-cum coating his hand. Saitoh dug deeper and deeper into Sano, and with several more thrusts he finally came inside Sano’s hot depths. Sano soon followed suit, and climaxed into Saitoh’s palm. Both were panting heavily as Saitoh withdrew himself from Sano, causing a disappointed whimper to usher from the younger man’s mouth. Sano wanted more, and was reveling in the feel of Saitoh’s hot seed coursing inside his body. The thought in itself was making him hard again.

Saitoh rolled over next to Sano, and reached over to his night stand to grab a pack of cigarettes. Sano crawled closer to Saitoh, and rested his now disheveled head on his broad chest. Saitoh lit a cigarette as he absentmindedly ran his hand through Sano’s fluffy hair, and Sano said sleepily, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” Saitoh almost felt like laughing. “I just thought the same thing a while ago.” Sano nodded and crawled closer to Saitoh’s face, and the wolf blew smoke out the corner of his mouth as to not hit Sano with it. “Well, then why didn’t you just take me immediately?”

“I had better things to do at the time.” At that Saitoh received a well aimed hit to his chest. Saitoh just smirked at Sano’s slightly hurt expression, and said while he stubbed out his cigarette, “It just means we’ll have to make up for lost time.” Sano couldn’t keep his expression hurt for long as Saitoh rolled him onto his back. As Saitoh began to kiss Sano along his neck, Sano said, “You’re such a bastard.” Saitoh continued to kiss his way along Sano’s collar as he answered, “And you love it.” Sano didn’t argue as he was too busy focused on Saitoh’s expert lips, and groaned as he felt Saitoh take him into his mouth.

A/N: Well, that took me forever to write. I kind of had writer’s block for a day or two there, so forgive me if you felt like you had to wait too long. It usually takes me forever to write sex scenes ‘cause I’m really picky about how I portray them. Anyway, I hoped you like it, and there’s definitely more to come. I believe there’s some SaitohxKenshin and KenshinxSano action in the future, so you might be looking forward to that. ‘Till next time.