The Habits of Lovers (Closed RP, Kusuriyuri/Kurama, probably NSFW)

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"Now, if you've been mournful with me, your poor lover must have dealt with worse."

That was the thing about Yukimura... he always knew just the right thing to say to get Kurama thinking. He wasn't wrong, either. Kusuriyuri had seen Kurama break down completely, and had endured the melancholy with extreme patience. It hadn't yet occurred to Kurama that a very heartfelt thank-you was in order, but he realized the opportunity was knocking for what he hoped would be a rather spectacular appreciation.

When he'd snuck off to Japan with Mello and Matt, he'd bought yards of fabric; beautiful, high-quality stuff made just for kimono. He'd bought them with Kusuriyuri in mind, remembering the damage done to his "work clothes" after the first encounter with Karasu. While repairs had been made to the original outer kimono, Kurama had thought to surprise his lover with a second. He'd secretly put his considerable skills at sewing (being able to make and repair your own clothing was an invaluable tool, he always thought) to work, he'd worked out the second outer kimono in the style of the first, though embroidered with the patterns of wind and water and silvery falling leaves than the color cacophony of the first.

He folded the garment carefully and wrapped it in tissue paper, then setting off to find Kusuriyuri and present him with the gift.

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His whole body tensed, the shock of pleasure almost too much. He answered moan and increased his speed, driving their bodies towards fulfillment, clinging to Kusuriyuri and whispering breathless words of love.

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Kusuriyuri was beyond words of any kind. Everything pulsed and grew with each thrust of Kurama's body into his. He cried out, his hands curling, his nails digging into Kurama's back. He lost his connection to his body as he was pushed into more pleasure than he believed was possible, even after the time he'd been with Kurama. Everything buzzed with a hum of need and want, filling him with awareness that had nothing to do with skin and everything to do with truth.

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It was... shocking, soul-stopping. Everything was a confusion of pleasure and energy and simple goodness that filled him up and wrapped around him, around Kusuriyuri, everything. It was strange, too, being connected and unconnected at the same time. Strange and wonderful.

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When the world resolved around him again, it was filled with a deep sense of satisfaction and contentment. It took longer for the feel of his skin, of Kurama's skin against his to make itself known. Everything was right, everything was as it should be. "I love you," he whispered.

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"Love you, too," Kurama murmured back, relaxing against him with a slow, heavy breath. He stroked Kusuriyuri's hair, shifting so that he could easily place a kiss on his cheek. "Every..." he sighed and smiled, "every bit of you."

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Kusuriyuri reached up to caress Kurama's cheek, his fingers sliding along until they wrapped around a lock of hair. He drew it forward and kissed it. "Kochira koso," he murmured. "Your weakness and your strength, all."

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He hummed, nuzzling against Kusuriyuri's cheek. "My foolishness," he added with a little smile. "I love your patience, how funny you are. How serious you can be."

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"Your talents," Kusuriyuri said softly. "When we will move, I wish to try on that kimono." He hadn't meant to take from Kurama's achievement, but relief had been very sweet.

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"It will look more beautiful on you now," he murmured, though he made no move to retrieve the garment.

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Kusuriyuri was quite content to remain tangled in Kurama's embrace for as long as Kurama wanted to hold him. "Itoshii seems to enjoy when this one is...more forceful?" he asked after a while.

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"You're sexy when you're assertive," he said, giving a soft laugh. "You're sexy anyway, but it's fun when you just... do."

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Kusuriyuri nuzzled into Kurama. "Is that so?" he asked softly. "This one much enjoys Itoshii's attention. He is pleased, though, that it is desired when he is bolder." His cheeks were warm, both with the compliment and with the frankness of the conversation though he had started it.

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"I like you to be yourself, that's all." He shifted, propping himself up on one elbow. "I like surprises, exploring, guessing. I especially like when you tell me what you want."

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Kusuriyuri reached up to brush Kurama's hair back, his fingers lingering. He smiled gently. "This," he whispered. "Itoshii's sorrow and joy is what this one desires. Nothing more."

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"Hopefully more joy than sorrow," he replied, tilting his head so their noses touched. "I'd rather be joyful with you, to be honest."

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"This one prefers truth," Kusuriyuri whispered. "Though, Itoshii's joy is intoxicating. Thank you," he added, tilting his head a little and reaching up for a kiss.

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"You're welcome," he murmured, letting himself be drawn down into the kiss. It was a sweeter kind of kiss, a little soft, but no less full of love. When he pulled away, he reached for the parcel full of fabric, pulling it out so the kimono billowed in the air over them. Then it settled, draped over one of his shoulders and spilling over onto Kusuriyuri's chest. "Truth is, I'm madly in love with you and want to make you happy." He grinned blushing a little and averting his eyes. "I hope that's all right."

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"Provided that Itoshii allows this one to make him happy as well," Kusuriyuri said on a sigh as the fabric with it's particular energy of love touched his skin. "And that he does not hide, then this one shall be more than content."

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Kurama turned his eyes back to match Kusuriyuri's gaze. He leaned close, and spoke very seriously. "That you allow yourself to love me makes me happier than anything in my entire life."

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"This one as well," Kusuriyuri murmured. "Very pleased." He sighed, contentment lending itself to fatigue. "Will Itoshii nap with me?" he asked softly.

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He smiled a warm smile and lay down with Kusuriyuri, draping his handiwork around them. "I will, and if there are dreams, I hope you will be in them."

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Kusuriyuri turned so that he could hold Kurama. He almost missed the cats joining them, but Belophoebe had insisted on Boukensha's presence that morning when he left so the office was catless at the moment. Kusuriyuri nuzzled into Kurama's body. "This one will be in your arms," he murmured, letting himself drop off to sleep.

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Kurama kissed his cheek and lay close, caressing Kusuriyuri's hair before laying down to sleep as well.

They were indeed good dreams.