Higher Learning

Higher Learning- Chapter 3

Warning: Lemon in this chapter- if you don't like M/M sex- turn back now!

The taxi ride back to the dormitory was unsettling for both passengers, and the driver could tell that something was wrong. He was an observant fellow who had a penchant for sticking his nose into his rider's business. Since Kouga had been so generous to him on the trip out, he decided to provide a little extra taxi service, at no charge. About a mile from the main campus was a park that he sometimes used to increase the fares up. It wasn't really that much of a detour, but got him a little extra cash on the meter. Tonight, however, he wasn't going to charge for the extra mileage. He turned off the meter and headed into the main entrance to the park. A few turns here and there, and he was in the center of the park where he stopped the taxi and turned off the motor.

The two college seniors had been so wrapped up in private thoughts about the brief exchange in the fitting room, they didn't notice the diversion until the engine went idle. Bankotsu was the first to realize the taxi had stopped and they were in the park. He was nervous, he heard that some taxi drivers were unscrupulous and even robbed their fares. Since Kouga had been a big tipper, he was afraid this was one of those guys. Nervously he asked, "Hey, what's going on here? We said to take us back to the dorm, why'd you bring us here?"

The question made Kouga look up and see that they were, indeed, not at the university. He too was a bit edgy about the change in destination. "Yeah, why did you cut through the park and why stop?"

The driver realized that they thought he was up to mischief, and quickly diffused the situation. "Settle down guys, I'm not going to hurt you or anything. I just noticed that there's a big change in the way you two are acting from earlier this evening. I figured that if there was a problem, I could help. I turned off the meter before we entered the park; it's not costing extra."

Bankotsu was still very wary of this new development. He hadn't realized that being a quiet passenger was cause for alarm, and didn't understand why this stranger would want to stick his nose into their business. "What are you, some kind of freak? Take us back to the dorm, NOW!"

The driver looked to Kouga, the one that was actually paying for the taxi ride. "Look, something's going on with you two. I just thought I could help out, that's all. I'm a grad student at the university, this is my part-time job. Helping you guys just comes naturally to me."

"What's so natural about butting into other people's problems?" was Kouga's reply.

The driver got his answer, there was a problem, and he was going to try and fix it. "Look, I'm a psychology major. I plan on specializing in marital counseling. Looks like you two could use a little of that about now. I really just hate to see you two looking like this when it's obvious you like each other."

Bankotsu's eyes got really wide and without thinking asked, "Is it that obvious that they were attracted to one another?"

Kouga looked at his roommate, shocked that he made that revelation openly. He guessed that this guy must know what he's doing if he could get Bankotsu to open up and admit what they both felt. "Lucky guess," was all he said to the driver.

Bingo, he was correct. The guys were probably lovers, and there was some little something that brought on his change of attitude. "Tell you what, you let me talk to you guys for a bit, and the taxi ride is free. It couldn't hurt you two, and will be a good way to prove that I will be an excellent counselor."

The young men looked at each other, the same thought on their minds. Is there an attraction and if so, what were they going to do about it? Kouga was never one for beating around the bush. He knew there was something there, and he had tested the waters, so to speak, in the fitting room. Bankotsu’s response was cut short by store clerk. He wanted to know what would have happened if he had been allowed to deepen the kiss. “Sure, why not.”

The other passenger looked at Kouga like he had two heads. Why was he going to allow this person to pry into his personal life and give advice? Still, he did have an attraction to the wolf prince, and that kiss, although brief, was really, really nice. He conceded that maybe a little talking couldn’t hurt. “Alright, we can talk, but can we get out of the taxi to do it? I feel a little weird sitting here talking to you.”

The driver nodded and the three exited the vehicle, walking a short distance to a set of picnic tables. Kouga and Bankotsu sat on one bench, but on opposite ends, the driver on the other side. He watched the skittish pair. Bankotsu was twitching his leg, which caused the bench he sat on to shake. His breathing was in short, shallow inhalations through his nose. He kept his eyes diverted from the stranger’s face. Kouga sat with his hands clasped and sitting on the top of the picnic table, his breathing done in long, drawn out sighs. There was tension, but not the kind caused by a fight. This was sexual tension.

The driver was the first to break the silence. “Ok, first of all, talking to complete stranger is difficult, so at least let me introduce myself. My name is Shougi Kitsune, but my friends all call me Shippo.” He looked at the others, expecting some kind of acknowledgement that he was heard.

“I’m Prince Kouga, my buddy is Bankotsu.” Bankotsu looked up but didn’t say anything.

“It’s nice to meet you. Prince, did you say; as in the singer or as in royal title?” He needed to be clear, royalty frequently needed to be treated with kid gloves, and he didn’t’ want his first unofficial counseling session to start off badly.

Wanting to be given advice, but not put the taxi driver on edge, he replied, “Nice to meet you Shippo and it’s a royal title. I just get so used to telling everyone I’m a prince, that it’s just stuck. Call me Kouga, okay?”

“That’s good. Okay, which of you wants to tell me what happened at the mall to cause this tension between you? On the way out, you two seemed happy but on the way back, you wouldn’t look at each other, and the silence was screaming trouble to me.” Shippo was blunt and wanted to get to the meat of the problem.

Bankotsu blushed, deep crimson covered his cheeks. Shyly he barely whispered, “Kouga… he…kissed me.”

Okay, it was a start. So he was mistaken, they weren’t lovers, yet. “And what was it about the kiss that upset you? Didn’t you want him to kiss you, or are you not attracted to other men?”

Shyness gave into more silence as Bankotsu pondered the question. Soon, he formulated his answer. “I didn’t say it upset me, it’s just, I didn’t expect it. And… well… I’m gay.”

Kouga smiled sweetly and unclasped his hands. There was definite attraction on his part, and was almost positive that his new roommate’s unconscious stares and receptiveness to the initial kiss was proof that he was similarly attracted. “Yes, and it would have been a better kiss if we weren’t interrupted.” That was blurted out without thinking, his gut reaction.

“So tell me, Bankotsu why the tension? Was it the first time he kissed you and you weren’t expecting it, or are you upset that it didn’t get to go further?” Shippo was going to ask questions, and the young men were going to work it out. That’s the way good counseling worked.

The young man peered over to the other sitting beside him. Kouga was looking at him, his eyes trying to say something, but he wasn’t sure what that look meant. His heart was racing as he thought about the brief encounter. He remembered the gentle caress of his face, the blueness of Kouga’s eyes and the tenderness of their initial contact when lips met. There was a strange feeling in his gut, and he realized that he was getting aroused. He stammered his reply to the questions. “I… liked the kiss… but I wasn’t expecting it. And… I wanted more.” His embarrassment caused his eyes to well up.

Kouga slid close to Bankotsu. Ignoring where they were or Shippo’s presence, he put an arm around Bankotsu’s shoulder, causing the other to turn to look at him. When he could see Bankotsu’s tearing eyes, he leaned over and gave him another kiss, this one a little more forceful, but nonetheless gentle.

Bankotsu closed his eyes as the other’s lips made contact with his own, a single tear spilled from his eye. He accepted the kiss and returned it with as much passion as he could muster. He turned his body towards Kouga’s and wrapped trembling arms around Kouga’s neck, pulling him in.

Shippo watched as the two finally relaxed their troubled minds and let their hearts lead the way. He sat quietly and patiently as the kiss became more intense. When he saw Kouga start to move an arm behind Bankotsu’s back and under his shirt, he knew things were going too far for such a public place. A fairly loud “AHEM!” caused the two to stop their overt actions.

The kiss was broken, but the two were coming to terms with their mutual want for one another. Kouga sat up, bringing his arms back to his side; while Bankotsu lowered his arms from Kouga’s neck and opened his eyes. Azure met black as the pair peered into each other’s eyes. Loving smiles formed on previously scowling faces.

The counselor also smiled. He had asked only a few questions and got the two men to admit their feelings for one another. Well, maybe not totally admit, but that kiss did more than any words could have spoken. He knew that they needed to go someplace private to continue discovering just what those kisses meant, and what they were going to lead to. “Gentleman, I suggest we leave here. I will take you home or any other place you wish to go. You need some time and a private place to continue your discovery of these feelings.”

Both turned to see Shippo get up, walk back to the taxi and get into the driver’s seat; where he waited for their return. Kouga asked Bankotsu if he wanted to go back to the dorm, or find someplace else. The dorm was decided upon. They got off the bench and casually strolled back to the waiting cab, hand in hand.

The rest of the drive back to the campus dormitory was quiet, but it was a peaceful quiet. Shippo looked in the rear view mirror to see his two passengers snuggled against each other, Bankotsu’s head resting on Kouga’s shoulder. He smiled at himself for being able to bring them together.

When the taxi stopped again, it idled just outside the main entrance to the men’s dormitory. “You’re home, gentlemen. I hope you had a pleasant ride. If you ever need my services again, I will be available any evening.”

Kouga reached in his wallet, pulled out another twenty dollar bill and handed it to Shippo. Although he tried to refuse the money, claiming the ride was on him, Kouga insisted. If it wasn’t for the taxi fare, he should consider it a well earned tip. Shippo graciously accepted the money and watched as the two exited. They retrieved the items from the trunk and headed into the building. When they were safely indoors, Shippo pulled away from the curb.

Once inside Bankotsu stopped, dropping one of the bags he carried. Kouga turned to find out what the problem was. Bankotsu stood there and just looked at Kouga with eyes that asked a thousand questions. They needed time alone to figure out the answers. He knew that by this hour InuYasha and Miroku would surely be in their dorm room, but would they give them the privacy needed to explore their feelings. With the extra men now occupying the single male dorm, space was going to be at a premium and kicking the roomies out was asking a lot. “Kouga, where can we go?”

Kouga knew the only place was their dorm room. He had no qualms about asking the others to take a hike. “Let’s go back to the room. We’ll put the packages there and see if we can get the guys to leave us alone. If necessary, I’ll bribe InuYasha with a good meal at a fancy restaurant. Miroku, well, I have to think on his bribe.”

Bankotsu giggled. He knew that if InuYasha left, so would Miroku. It wouldn’t be long before Kouga found out those two were a couple. Where one went, the other followed. “Miroku won’t be a problem; InuYasha will convince him to go. In case you haven’t noticed, those two are joined at the hip.”

Kouga realized the unspoken meaning. The wink earlier when they were leaving, the comment about not doing anything he wouldn’t do and the others’ laughs. “They’re lovers, aren’t they? That’s why all those looks between you guys before we left. I should have figured it out sooner.”

Bankotsu nodded. “Just don’t tell them I told you. Let them think you figured it out on your own.”

Kouga grinned, and picked up the dropped package. “Come on, let’s go.”

They used the elevator this time, the packages were too cumbersome to tote up several flights of stairs. It took only a couple of minutes before they got to the room. The door was locked and muffled laughs could be heard through the closed door. Bankotsu banged on the door and shouted. “Let us in guys!”

There were sounds of bedsprings creaking, feet hitting the floor and running in the room. He banged again, only to get a “Hold your balls, we’re coming!” shouted out to them by InuYasha.

A few moments later a panting InuYasha opened the door. He was wearing only a pair of boxers. Miroku was busily pulling on a pair of jeans. The arriving roommates entered and dropped their parcels by the foot of their bunk beds. They turned to see two sweaty college seniors standing near an unkempt bunk bed. It was quite apparent that the return of the roommates was untimely, to say the least. Trying to keep from laughing at the two who had been interrupted in their private play, Kouga asked, “What’s it going to take to get you guys to leave here for the night?”

Miroku glared at the newest arrival to their dorm. InuYasha was more vocal. “Why the hell should we leave for the night? It’s our room, you’re the intruder!”

Both men settled down when they saw the look on Bankotsu’s face. There were silently pleading eyes that spoke to their hearts. Miroku recognized that look all too well. He used it himself the first time he and InuYasha wanted to be alone, the first time they made love in that very room. He reached out and touched InuYasha’s shoulder and whispered huskily, “They need to be alone, InuYasha.”

InuYasha saw the look, but wasn’t too willing to be thrown out of his room. “Well, I don’t see why we have to go. Let them leave.”

Kouga pulled out his wallet and took out four fifty dollar bills and handed them to InuYasha. “Why don’t you two go get something to eat and figure out something? We really need some time alone.”

The mention of food and two hundred dollars was enough incentive for InuYasha. He grabbed the money and turned to Miroku. “Get dressed; I’m taking you out on the town.” It took only a few minutes for both men to grab quick showers and put on clean clothes; then out the door with a “See you at breakfast!”

Kouga walked over, shut the door and locked it. He walked over and picked up the package with the shirts. “I want to get some of this stuff hung up.” He reached in and grabbed the folded items, extracting them from the bag. He put the stack of shirts on the table closest to the closet. The top shirt was the burgundy Blass sports shirt Kouga tried on, directly under it was the green one that Bankotsu looked so fantastic in. He took the green shirt and handed it to Bankotsu. “You have to take it because you look so damned good in it!”

Slightly embarrassed, Bankotsu was speechless; he never expected Kouga to get him that shirt. Still, he really did like it, so he took it from Kouga and gingerly placed it on a hanger and put it in the closet. As he turned, he stumbled into Kouga’s well-toned body; his hands instinctively reached and grabbed the wolf demon’s upper arms.

Kouga quickly wrapped his arms around Bankotsu’s waist to steady him. After he was certain the other wasn’t going to fall, he pulled Bankotsu tight against him. He took no time in capturing those delicious lips in a heated tongue-enhanced kiss. The kiss lasted an eternity, or so it seemed, but when they needed to breathe, their lips separated and gasps of air were taken.

Bankotsu gazed into the wolf prince’s blue eyes. He didn’t know if it was just chemistry or what, but he knew that he wanted more than just a kiss. Keeping eyes peeled on Kouga, he reached up and unbuttoned the borrowed blue shirt. The action started a scramble as both men pulled and tugged at each other’s clothing, until they fell against Kouga’s bunk. The last of the clothes were tossed to the floor, as Bankotsu hit the mattress, and Kouga landed on top of him.

Kouga’s mouth descended onto Bankotsu’s, spreading kisses that trailed across his cheek and down his neck. Kouga hesitated at one spot on Bankotsu’s neck long enough to nibble on the tender flesh, leaving a red mark. The next day, that would turn into a quarter-sized hickey just behind the earlobe. He worked his way down the neck to a shoulder and then inched his body down, to get a better vantage so he could taste a succulent nipple. He gently sucked on the pink nub, running his tongue over and around it, occasionally grabbing it between his teeth and pulling.

Bankotsu’s moans filled the room as Kouga worked oral magic on his body. He closed his eyes and accepted everything Kouga had to offer. He was bathed in waves of unspoken pleasure as Kouga attacked one nipple and then the other, moving back and forth between the two. His body was reacting to the touch of Kouga and the sensations he was feeling. Fire spread rapidly from wherever Kouga’s mouth touched to his growing erection, which was trapped between his stomach and Kouga’s chest. He arched his body into Kouga to get as much contact as possible. He wove his fingers through Kouga’s black hair, pulled at the ponytail binding which released cascades of raven locks over Kouga’s shoulders and onto his own chest. His hands explored every possible inch of Kouga’s shoulders and back, caressing the toned skin and causing goosebumps to appear. Kouga’s own moans were music to Bankotsu as he continued his exploration of his new lover.

Kouga was enraptured in the pleasure he was giving to the other and extracting his own from Bankotsu’s sighs and warm hands making their way down his sides and around to his buttocks. He lifted his head and moaned as hands kneaded this firm butt cheeks, causing his own manhood to fully awaken. He pressed his throbbing need against the other’s inner thighs as he arched his back at the manipulations of those heavenly fingers.

Kouga tried to concentrate more on giving than receiving. He lowered his body back down, and used his tongue to slowly lick down the center of Bankotsu’s chest, onto his abs. He lingered momentarily as he swirled the tip on his tongue in the inverted navel. He continued his downward descent as his tongue traced along the tip of Bankotsu’s erection, dipping into the eyelet slit which was now seeping with delicate-tasting nectar. Kouga savored the taste on is tongue, and then sucked gently on the head of the twitching shaft.

Bankotsu stopped all movement as he floated in the ecstasy of that exquisite mouth playing his entire length like a well-tuned instrument. He gasped as Kouga grazed his teeth along the pulsating vein on the underside of his shaft. He felt his orgasm mounting with each luscious movement that Kouga made. When that warm, wet mouth suckled more forcefully on the hooded cap to his shaft, Bankotsu got lost in the sensation, yelled out Kouga’s name and came hard. His hot essence pumped into the wolf demon’s waiting mouth.

Kouga hastily captured all of Bankotsu’s offerings and swallowed. He relished the sweet taste as he licked the last of Bankotsu from the sides of his mouth and lips. He had sated his lover, and now he wanted more of what Bankotsu could offer. He pushed himself up onto his knees, knelt between Bankotsu’s slightly parted legs. His well-muscled arms wrapped around the other’s lower back, lifting Bankotsu’s hips up and then eased him closer; his now throbbing heat pressing against the other’s creviced buttocks.

Bankotsu felt Kouga’s need and wanted to give him as much pleasure as he had received. As he felt the head of Kouga’s shaft press against him, a wave of panic struck him. Since he hadn’t had a use for it before, he had not lube. He pushed against Kouga’s chest and cried out, “Wait!” The word carried a tone of fear that was accompanied by his body’s trembling.

Kouga froze, then gently lowering Bankotsu to the bed. He was shocked at the outburst. Had he done something wrong? Was he wrong about Bankotsu wanting him? He looked at the near-terror expression on Bankotsu’s face and it must have also appeared on his face, for when he said. “Tell me…” that is all he got out before Bankotsu suddenly sat up and threw his arms around Kouga.

“I’m sorry. Don’t be mad. I want this as much as you, it’s just…” He didn’t know how to tell Kouga what he needed to say. “It’s my first time. I never prepared for this; I don’t have anything, nothing.”

Kouga smiled. He realized that if his lover had never enjoyed the wonders of sex, he wouldn’t have any kind of lubricant. An unprepared lover could never get any pleasure, and he wasn’t unkind. “It’s okay. We don’t have to.” He started to back away from Bankotsu when he caught sight of a familiar item on the floor next to Miroku’s bunk. There, as if placed by the gods for just this moment, lay a tube of KY gel. He smiled as he got up and walked over to pick up the heaven-sent lubricant. He turned and as he walked back towards Bankotsu, held up the tube. “I think I owe Miroku and InuYasha for this.”

Bankotsu smiled and relaxed, a little. He was still a bit apprehensive but with sufficient lubricant, felt it would be good. He reached up and took Kouga’s hand as he approached the bed, and guided him close. It amazed him that Kouga hadn’t lost his erection during this short interchange.

Kouga crawled back to his previous position on the bed, and as he did, Bankotsu lifted his hips, encouraging him to get as close as he was before. Kouga placed the KY next to Bankotsu’s side and slid his hands under the raised hips and eased Bankotsu closer, resting the other’s thighs against his own hips. He picked up the tube, flipped open the top with one hand and applied a modest amount of the clear gel on three fingers. He looked at Bankotsu’s watchful eyes and explained what he was going to do. “You need more than just this (he held up the KY tube), you need to be prepared or it will hurt and you won’t enjoy it.”

He then took his lubricated fingers and eased them into the crevice between Bankotsu’s virgin cheeks. He put the tube down, and placed his other hand on Bankotsu’s abdomen. “Now, I want you to take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Try to relax as much as possible.” He waited until he heard the exhale was almost complete and he pressed one conditioned finger into Bankotsu’s ass, passed the very tight anal opening.

Bankotsu clamped his muscles tight against the intrusion, trying to force out the digit that was now causing him pain. He inhaled quickly, held his breath and cried out, “Stop! It hurts!”

Kouga continued to rub Bankotsu’s abdomen in tiny circles as he “shushed” him softly. He waited until Bankotsu exhaled and was able to breathe, albeit belabored. “I have to do this, but it will only hurt for a minute or two. You’ll be really glad I took the time to do it.”

Bankotsu trusted Kouga and understood that the experienced male knew what and why he was doing this. He took a few deep breaths and forced himself to relax. “I’m sorry, I won’t do it again.” Kouga smiled and told him that there was no reason to apologize.

Keeping his blue eyes gazed onto Bankotsu, he started his preparations again. When the muscles gave way, he gingerly pushed in and out with one finger. As the motion became more familiar to his lover, a second finger was glided next to the first. Although there was a hitch in his breathing, Bankotsu maintained control over his muscles, allowing the conditioning to continue. Soon the third was inserted next to the others, and the in and out motion was enhanced with a spreading out of the fingers. These stretching movements caused little pain.

Several minutes passed, and as Bankotsu became familiar with feel of something inside him, he relaxed more. Soon, he knew he was as ready as he would get for Kouga. He took one more deep breath and exhaled. Looking deep into Kouga’s passion-filled eyes, he whispered, “I want you to take me now.”

Kouga slowly removed his fingers, and positioned the head of his erection against the slightly stretched sphincter. He remembered the lube, and picked up the tube, applied more to his fingers and rubbed it over his shaft. He smiled, and half-joked, “Can’t forget this too!” Bankotsu laughed and when he was totally unaware, Kouga pushed into him, burying his manhood deep in the tight warmth of Bankotsu’s ass.

Again, Bankotsu cried out in pain, but didn’t seize his muscles as before. The size of Kouga’s erection was considerably larger than the three fingers were. This pain bordered excruciating. He panted for breath, and gripped Kouga’s forearms, digging his fingertips harshly into the flesh, trying to diffuse some of the pain through his hands. Sweat poured off his shivering body as he tried to get used to the girth that was buried deep within him.

Kouga’s arms were being held in a vice-like grip, which was becoming quite painful. He briefly considered calling the whole thing off, but decided that he and Bankotsu needed this. He bent down and kissed trembling lips. Keeping Bankotsu distracted with his kiss, he started to move back and forth, bringing his length almost all the way out, and then pushing back in. He kept his movements slow and easy, giving as much consideration to his virgin lover as possible. When fingers that had been sunk deeply into his arms lessened their hold, he started moving a little faster and going a bit deeper with his movements.

Bankotsu was finally getting used to Kouga inside him, and the more the other moved, the more he could start to enjoy that feeling. He was enjoying the closeness and the tenderness Kouga was showing him, and decided he wanted to experience more. Through hushed breaths, he said, “More, I want to feel you more.”

Kouga’s gaze became more intense, he loved making Bankotsu want him. He moved his hips slightly, and on his next thrust in, his angle changed and he struck against the Bankotsu’s prostate. The sensations that coursed through his lover’s body brought moans of delight to Kouga’s ears. He pulled back, and pushed in, harder this time, being sure the angle was perfect to elicit more pleasure for his partner. Over and over, he thrust in and pulled out, and each time he brushed against those sensitive nerve endings, Bankotsu moaned louder.

Two legs wrapped themselves around Kouga’s lower back, molding their two bodies together. As he thrust in, his lover’s hips would come up to meet him. Again and again, their bodies met in this manner. Soon the two sweat-covered men melded into a frantic rhythm of lusty need. Harder and faster, deeper and more passionate, pleasure-filled bodies entwined. Bankotsu’s renewed erection was reaching climax, as was Kouga’s. Kouga wanted this union to be mutually satisfying; he wanted them to come together.

Bankotsu was so close, but he wanted to be sure that his lover was satisfied. He knew he couldn’t hold on any longer, and at last he screamed, “Kouga! Oh god, I’m coming.” His orgasm was stronger than the first and he felt himself erupt, his seed landing between their meshed bodies.

As he reached his orgasm, he tightened around Kouga’s shaft which pushed Kouga over the edge. Kouga came spilling his hot load deep within his lover, and howling in delight at the rapture that sent is body and soul to heights he never knew before.

When he was totally spent, he slowly withdrew from Bankotsu; trickles of his essence followed his waning erection. Being the ever faithful lover, he bent down, and lapped at his seed, cleaning Bankotsu clean. Then, he rose up and kissed Bankotsu and collapsed, rolling onto his side. Bankotsu turned to face Kouga who wrapped his arms around the other man who lay panting beside him.

Confined within the tight space of the lower berth, the two men cuddled close and all too soon, they slipped into a peaceful slumber.