Dance of Insomnia

For the rare_ygo_love midnight challenge

A/N: I don’t own YuGiOh, and I don’t own The Toadies’ Possum Kingdom


Dance of Insomnia


Make up your mind
Decide to walk with me
Around the lake tonight
Around the lake tonight
By my side
By my side
I'm not gonna lie
I'll not be a gentleman
Behind the boathouse
I'll show you my dark secret


It was hot.

Jou laid on his bed, clad only in boxers, skin slick with sweat despite his lack of exertion. The humidity made the air thick and the house held greedily onto the heat of the day. He’d been tossing and turning for two hours now, unable to get comfortable.

“Fuck this.”

He swung his legs over the side of the bed, pulling on his jeans and grabbing a t-shirt. It had to be cooler outside than indoors. He grabbed his house key as he slipped on his shoes, trying to be quiet so as not to alarm his father. He jogged down the stairs, stepping outside; the night air was still and heavy, but at least ten degrees cooler than the oven that was his apartment. Jou greeted the temperature change with a relieved sigh and headed off towards the park. He’d decided to take a walk, hoping to tire himself out enough to sleep through the oppressive heat. God, they really needed to at least invest in some fans.

The sky was hazy and the moon full, casting long shadows on the street. Jou welcomed the shadows, stepping off the road and into the park. The deep darkness in the trees gave the illusion of cool; maybe a trick would be enough. The smell of pine greeted him as he walked through a cluster of trees towards the path that lead to the lake. Maybe he’d even kick off his shoes and wade for a bit, enjoying the cool water. The path was visible in the moonlight, brilliant between the shadows. He felt comfortable in his easy stride, feeling his muscles working and listening to the sound of his sneakers on the pavement. He was almost to the split that leads down to the water when he saw a familiar silhouette in the distance, lounging on a bench next to the path. Changing his destination without thought he came closer to the lone figure, clearing his throat and making himself known.

Yami looked up sharply, eyes piercing accusatorily at the intrusion before he realized whom it was. Just as quickly his expression changed, his scowl turning to a grin at the familiar intruder.

“Isn’t it a bit late to be wandering around the park?”

“I could say the same to you – does Yugi know you’re out here?” Jou smiled, teasing and settling down next to his friend.

“Yeah, for the most part he does, and doesn’t mind. At night I like to get out and think – sometimes I get restless.”

“I can see how you would. I know I couldn’t exist with someone like you do.”

“It’s not always easy, for either of us.” Yami smirked, looking at Jou with bright eyes. “So, what brings you here?”

“I can’t sleep, it’s the heat. I figured I should walk it off and get tired.” Jou wondered if Yami had been drinking, his eyes were glassy, but sharp.

“What time is it, anyway?”

“Don’t have a watch. I know it’s past midnight.”

Jou looked at Yami closely, amazed that he looked so cool in such weather. His skin was dry, his clothes crisp. Yami grinned at him again, making Jou shiver despite the heat. Looking at his firm muscles rippling beneath his tight shirt, Jou was amazed that somewhere inside his quiet friend existed. Jou met his eyes, momentary alarmed by the feral spark he saw there. Like a coming storm, Jou could feel energy in the air around his friend; raw power flowing like a current.

“Yami – is everything alright?”

Yami’s eyes flashed again as he chuckled. “Sometimes I get a bit stir crazy existing inside for too long. Yugi does the best he can, but he’s really just a boy – a boy with a lot on his shoulders. He isn’t able to fully understand about my needs. I have a lot of pent up energy needing an appropriate…release.” He looked at Jou, eyes momentarily clouded. “Would you like to walk around the lake with me?”

“Actually, that’s where I was heading when I saw you. I figured it would be cooler down there.”

Yami stood and started down the path, hearing Jou following closely behind. His mind was whirling with possibilities, cursing himself for thinking such thoughts – Jou was a friend of Yugi’s. They headed single file down the narrow path through the trees towards the lake. Jou was in awe of the grace Yami demonstrated, moving effortlessly over the tree roots and rocks that jutted along the path. When they reached the water the path widened, allowing them to walk side by side.

The night was eerily silent. Jou could feel the energy coming off Yami in waves – the tension within him palpable. Jou could feel it affecting him, drawing him closer to the older man. He had always thought Yami attractive and quite desirable, but was always reminded of whose body he shared. Yugi wasn’t like that for him, he was still a boy – too much of a boy for Jou’s tastes. But now in the dark, walking next to Yami and feeling the power so close he felt his resistance weakening. Jou wanted to give into his curiosity and touch the man walking next to him.

The path grew narrow again, but they weren’t paying attention. Yami turned sideways to avoid a branch and found himself facing Jou, who was doing the same. He could smell Jou’s scent in the air – feeling his control slipping. He stepped backwards, feeling the branch digging painfully into his back and tried to step away. Before he knew it he felt Jou’s hand encircle his wrist, halting his movement.

Jou could feel the electricity running across Yami’s skin – the jolt flowing through him, making him dizzy. He gasped, looking wide eyed at Yami, who only smirked at him in return.

“I’d be wary of touching me – it could be dangerous.” His third eye started to glow dully in the middle of his forehead, his eyes bright.

Jou just looked, not letting go. “I’m not afraid.”

Yami stepped closer, closing the gap; the tension between them was almost unbearable. “A boy couldn’t handle my needs, Jou, the demand’s too great.”

Jou’s voice was a hoarse whisper as he responded. “I’m not a boy.”

Yami pressed even closer, their bodies touching. “Do you really want this? Once it starts, I can’t stop until I’m spent. You could walk away right now, no harm done.”

Jou was overwhelmed by the closeness, Yami’s pulse radiating through him, his desire too strong. He couldn’t find his voice, having trouble focusing with those exotic eyes looking into his. Jou lifted up his free hand and touched Yami’s face; this was all the invitation the man needed.

Yami moved quickly, his restraint gone, and found Jou’s mouth, kissing him roughly. Jou could feel Yami’s huge erection pressing against him and was drowning in his taste – so unique. Yami pulled away, leaving Jou stunned and craving more; his third eye glowing dangerously. Yami’s voice was raspy when he spoke.

“The boathouse is right down the path-“

He grabbed Jou’s hand and pulled him down the narrow path, almost frantic. They stepped out into a small clearing, and bathed in the moonlight was a large boathouse along the water. Jou looked on in awe as Yami passed his hand over the padlock only to have it open in his hand. He slammed the door open and led Jou inside, kicking the door shut behind them. Jou could hear the lapping of the water and see the silhouettes of the small boats tied to the moorings. Yami guided him to an open area in the back and quickly sought out his mouth.

Jou had never been this aroused before, the hardness of his erection alarming. He moaned into the kiss, feeling Yami’s deft hands quickly removing their clothes, and touching his skin with his surprisingly cool hands. Yami growled deep in his throat as Jou touched him, running fingers along muscle, feeling the sheer power that it radiated. Yami was quickly losing control, his needs mounting; trying desperately to reign them in so as not to frighten Jou too badly. He had waited too long, he realized this now; the last time it left him overwhelmed with guilt over the damage he did to Yugi’s body. But it was dangerous to let it go this long, dangerous for everybody.

Yami pulled back, panting, finding his voice. “You’re sure Jou? Absolutely sure?”

“Yes.” For Jou there was no turning back.

Yami pushed Jou against the back wall – both of them naked and wanting. Yami ran his hot tongue down Jou’s flat stomach, tasting the salt of his sweat as he fell to his knees, taking Jou hungrily in his mouth. Jou arched his back against the wall, burying his hands in Yami’s thick hair – overpowered with the intensity of his new lover. Soon his voice was hoarse with his cries. Yami pulled away and turned Jou roughly around, facing the wall, and bit playfully into his buttock. He explored with his tongue, finding Jou’s opening. Jou spread his legs wider, bracing himself against the wall as Yami prodded him with his tongue and fingers. Jou was getting weak in the knees by the time Yami stood and grabbed his hips, guiding himself into Jou’s slick hole. Jou clutched the wall with his fingertips, grabbing between the planks to hold himself up and gasping at how completely Yami filled him.

It took every ounce of restraint Yami had to still his movements and wait for Jou to be ready; he really didn’t want Jou getting hurt. Jou pushed himself back against Yami and this was all the invitation he needed – pulling himself out slowly before plunging back in. Yami wrapped an arm around Jou’s slim torso for support and found Jou’s cock with the other, stroking him with each thrust. He pounded into Jou, knocking Jou’s head against the wall in the frenzy. Jou pushed himself back farther, giving Yami complete access and screaming when he came, feeling Yami follow suit after a few more thrusts. They stood there, panting for breath; the smell of sex strong between them.

“Jou? Are you okay?”

Jou nodded, unable to find his voice. Yami pulled out, still hard despite his orgasm, and turned Jou around. Jou let go of the wall and collapsed against Yami, allowing Yami to lower him to the earthen floor. Yami quickly found his mouth, kissing him lazily, stroking his chest. Jou could feel the other man’s erection against his hip as Yami continued to explore him with his mouth. Yami’s third eye glowing brightly in the dark, his eyes ablaze with lust.

They were far from done.

Yami ran a tongue across Jou’s nipple, smirking when Jou whimpered and taking it into his mouth and suckling. Yami kept touching, stroking, coaxing, until Jou was hard again and begging for attention.

“Will you be able to take me again?”

“Yes…please…” Jou didn’t recognize his own voice or the desperation in it.

He watched Yami kneel between his legs and effortlessly lift his hips. Jou willingly wrapped his legs around Yami’s waist, watching the intensity on his face as he slid once again into Jou’s body. Jou was slick and hot, prepared from Yami’s previous release. Their eyes locked as Yami slowly fucked him, taking his time and enjoying the pleasure mirrored in the other’s eyes. Yami needed this to survive, but he wasn’t selfish. They writhed on the boathouse floor, their bodies, their scents, and their moans, intertwined. Yami was less frantic this time, but still driven. He found Jou’s mouth as he pumped into him, stroking him with his hand and making him whimper. Jou had never been this completely overwhelmed before. Jou came, coating his stomach, watching Yami’s face as he found release – the eye flaring bright then dimming with each spurt. Dimming, but not gone.

Their breathing was all that was heard over the lapping of the water. Yami pulled away, cock still amazingly hard. He gently smoothed the matted hair off Jou’s sweaty brow; lowering his mouth and lapping up the milky fluid from Jou’s smooth chest. Yami’s voice was a growl when he spoke, still possessed by lust.

“You taste delicious.”

Jou touched his face, his hair, wondering how he stood living with this fire burning within him. He allowed Yami to nuzzle him, touch him.

“Let’s go into the water and cool off.”

Yami stood and helped Jou to his feet, supporting him until the strength returned to his legs. Yami helped him to the edge of the dock and they slipped into the blissful cool of the water. Jou relaxed, letting the cool water sooth his taxed muscles. Yami ducked under and Jou’s breath caught in his throat at the sight before him. Yami resurfaced, water glistening on his skin, hair slick. Jou followed suit, icy water on his scalp – heaven. They kissed, tasting lake water, Jou tasting himself on the other’s lips. They held onto the dock with one hand, the other hand touching the smooth flesh of their bodies.

“We can stop now, if you want. I-“

“No. I want to fulfill you.”

“You’re not too tender?”

Jou shook his head, sending droplets of the water flying. Yami kissed him again, rekindling Jou’s passion. The water would ease Jou’s muscles, make it easier. Jou held onto the dock with both hands as Yami entered him. They enjoyed the buoyancy of the water, it was like dancing. Yami was gentle this time, plunging and stroking, licking Jou’s wet skin. Jou couldn’t believe he was capable of coming again, his body almost short circuiting from so much pleasure. Yami was soon to follow, holding onto Jou like a drowning man. Jou felt Yami pull out, his erection finally limp and his lust spent. They faced each other, exhausted. Yami’s third eye gone, his eyes tired.

They got out of the water and lie naked on the dock, glistening in the moonlight. Neither had the energy to speak. After a while they found their discarded clothes and dressed.

“Can you walk?” Yami couldn’t help his amusement at the situation.

Jou laughed and nodded. “It’ll just be slow going.”

“If you had known how intense it would be, would you have agreed?”

Jou nodded again and grinned. “Yeah.”

They linked hands and walked through the woods, continuing out of the park towards Jou’s building. The sky was brightening on the horizon and it was still hot. They stopped at the door and faced each other.

“Thank you Jou, for what you’ve given me.”

“You’re kidding. That was the most action I’ve gotten in a long time. Its just…Yugi?”

“He doesn’t need to know.”

Jou sighed in relief, a twinge of guilt accompanying it. “Thanks. I hate keeping things from him, but this-“

“I understand. Yugi doesn’t really know about this – to the extent.”

Jou kissed Yami, touching his cheek. “Next time don’t drive yourself crazy, all you have to do is ask.” He turned and ran up the stairs, not looking back. He was too tired to think about this further now; later would be soon enough. He threw himself on his bed fully dressed, no longer mindful of the heat. Exhaustion took over, his insomnia no longer a problem.


Fin