The Face Of Love

############Love Is In the Air############

Nuriko got up from the kitchen table about ten minutes after Chiriko did. He looked at the clock, 8:34. Wow, he had slept for a long time. Nuriko wondered in down stairs to the family were Tasuki was stretched out across the couch.

"So I overheard everything Nuri. You two talk really loudly you know that? Even Chiriko, and he's normally a soft spoken boy."

Nuriko blinked, "Soft spoken boy? Tasuki are you okay?" Nuriko asked as he sat in the beanbag chair across from Tasuki.

"To many Life Time movies," Tasuki groan, covering him head with his arms, "I'm talking like those damn woman!"

"So what Tasuki? I dress like 'em. So, you heard everything?"

"Yup yup yup. Every word. So did Korin, damn noisy girl."

"Tasuki!"

"Yeah, yeah I know. So, Chiriko and Chichiri huh? I can see that."

"You can?" Nuriko looked up at Tasuki, "Really?"

"well yeah," Tasuki said, sitting up, "Can't you? I mean, there is a large age gap, but that doesn't matter. Chiriko is sweet to most people, though he can be a damn ass if he doesn't like some one-"

"Kouji needed a good smack in the head Tasuki! Getting drunk and making a move on Chiriko like that!"

Tasuki waved his head dismissively, "He needs to get smacked a lot, and does. Chiriko is mature and really smart for his age, his above both of us in math and since. Chichiri also has a quite out side. He's alway calm and positive but he's funny as hell sometimes and there is no one better to talk to when you need help. Well, no one exapte you Nuri. See, I just think they make a good couple. They have a ton in common and they have the perfect personalities. They just go together. Do you see what I mean?"

Nuriko nodded, "I think so. they're compatible. Out of curiosity, what other kinds of people make good couples."

Tasuki perked up a bit, "I think a fiery tempered loud month ass that never thinks before he speaks and enjoys getting drunk is perfect for the unbelievably sweet selfless honest cross dresser that cares more about his friends and family the does about him self."

"Wha-what?" Nuriko's eyes got really big when he saw Tasuki get up from the couch and walk over to him, grabbed Nuriko's hands and pulled him to his feet.

"You and me Nuri. We belong together. Haven't you seen the way I look at you? Come on Nuriko, you've had to have cached on that I love you."

Nuriko sucked in a breath and let it out slowly, "I've noticed, but I...I tried to ignore it. Friends that fall in, it never works out. I was worried that I would hurt you. I never told you how I felt. Tasuki, I love you too. I have since I can remember. Ever since we were kids I've loved you. But, I don't want to hurt you, and I'm so scared that I will," Nuriko looked up and met Tasuki's eyes.

Tasuki leaned down and captured Nuriko's lips in a passonite kiss, "Let's take that chance Nuriko. I don't care about what happens, I care about you and being with you. What happens happens, let's not sweat it. We can live in the moment. Fuck the future," He said in his gruff voice that he used at important moments.

Nuriko closed his eyes and leaned against Tasuki, "Lets forget about the future," He whispered dreamily.

#############More Love##############

Chiriko opened eyes at exaticly 3:30 in the morning. He sat up in his bed and looked around him. He had a bedroom in the attic so he was far away from everyone else. He had moved up there at the begging of the year, complaining about much noise his brother and sister made. Now he was very greatful about the privacy.

He got out of his bed and walked to the window that he always left open at night. He leaned out of the window and looked around. He saw a movement in the shadows under his window.

"Hurry up," He whispered just loud enough for the person below to hear.

The person below climbed up the ladder that was place under the window at top speed and reached the window, "I always hurry to you love noda."

"Chiri!" Chiriko rolled his eyes and pulled Chichiri in through the window, "You're so cheesy!" He laughed as he fell on his bed.

"How can I not be? When I am around such a loveable boy," Chichiri sat down next to Chiriko.

"Don't call me a boy Chiri. It makes me feel little. I hate that."

"I know noda. Sorry," Chichiri kissed Chiriko lightly on the lips, "That make up for it noda?"

Chiriko laughed softly, "Yeah, it does," He stopped laughing, "I told Nuriko about us. Tasuki overheard, so did Korin."

"So they all know now noda."

"Yeah they do."

"Any problems noda?"

"Nope. Nuriko seemed fine with it, Tasuki could care less and Korin loved ihe whe was happy about the idea of a forbidin love or something."

"Mmm. Well then all is good noda. All your siblings know."

"Yeah. And moms never around because she's been working two jobs ever since dad left. We don't have to sneak around as much, at my house anyway. Mom comes home at 10:30 every night and is gone when I get home from school. And every one else doesn't care that I'm with you."

Chichiri kissed Chiriko's forehead, "So you're glad you told them?"

"I haven't been happier. I have you and no one I care about exapte mom cares. I'll tell her as soon as I get out of high school. Then we can go out in public and not have to worry about getting caught."

"I told you already Chiriko, I don't care about getting caught noda. As long as I have you nothing matters noda. I don't care if we get caught and I get fired. No matter what I know I'll always have you with me noda."

"I always will Chiri. And you'll always be with me. No matter what."

############Even More Love##########

Tama walked to school earlier then normal. He had to clear his head and walking always did that. But not that day. The more he tried not to think, the more he did. His mind kept going back to Hotohori. But Miaka wasn't out of his head. She was still there, drifting in to his thoughts and driving him insane. She wasn't there the way she used to be. She was now getting on Tama's nerves, she was like a fly that wouldn't leave him alone.

He had never thought of Miaka in that way before. She had always been his true love, his light his everything. But that stopped. It just went away. She had become annoying and stupid and he couldn't stand her. Then he saw Hotohori and everything would suddenly become brighter. He was going crazy about it. What was he supposed to do?

Maybe he should just try it with Hotohori. He didn't have to decide right away. He could just out see if he liked it. Then he thought that would be treating Hotohori like a car. But he didn't have to tell him that he was only testing him. He didn't evnow now if Hotohori was gay. He could be metro.

Tama shook his head. He was over thinking every thing. He had to just go for it and see what happened. What was there to lose?

Tama got to school and looked around. He knew Hotohori came to school early and he was hoping to talk to him as soon as possible. Hotohori was standing by the front doors looking more important then any one around him.

Tama walked right up to him and smiled, "Hi Hotohori."

"Good morning Tama," Hotohori smiled warmly at Tama, like he was an old friend.

"Hey, can we talk? Some where else, were there aren't any people?"

"OK, where?"

"Oh, behind the school. Come on."

Tama lead Hotohori around the side of the school and to the back were no one went unless they were skipping class. He leaned against the wall and looked at Hotohori.

"I was wondering," Tama began not really knowing what he was going to say or do. He just let it come, "Are you gay?"

Hotohori let out a strangled laugh, "Wow. You just came right out and asked that. Not shy are you?" Tama shook his head, "I like that. I can't stand people that aren't honest about what they want to say. gh Igh I have been guilty of that my self from time to time. Yes Tama, I am gay."

"Okay. Will you go out with me?"

"No," Hotohori said, "I won't. I'm sorry but you have a girlfriend. Miaka, remember?"

"Yeah. I remember."

"Look, you are beyond hot Tama. And I think I'm falling for you. But, I wont date anybody with a girlfriend or a boyfriend. You take care of that, and I will date you in a heart beat. So, get single Tama. And fast to."

"ou'rou're saying, you want me too."

"Yes I am. Now, make it so I can have you Tama."