Shaman King Fan Fiction ❯ Happpy Birthday Ren! ❯ The Ghugach Mountains ( Chapter 5 )

Ok time to continue where we left off! Sorry it takes so long to type up its unbelievable! Anyway Continue!

 

Happy Birthday Horo!

 

Ren called up room service and they soon brought up the double cheeseburgers and plenty of milk which Ren placed in the mini bar, replacing all alcohol beverages with soda and his milk! Horo soon had both his double cheeseburgers and finished off Rens who didn't feel much like eating after witnessing a ravenous Horo tear at the food not even bothering to chew before swallowing it. Horos now satisfied stomach went silent with contentment, Ren walked into the bathroom and ran a hot bubble bath. Horo noticed this and went to the bathroom door and leaned casually on the door frame. Ren tested the temperature of the water by dipping his hand in; when he withdrew his hand it was covered in suds

 

Horo: Were you planning on inviting me to join you?

 

Ren: (Turned around and stood in front of Horo looking at him closely) Maybe (smirked) Depends whether or not you can behave yourself (put some suds from his hand onto Horos nose)

 

Horo: (Put one hand on his heart and one in the air) I promise!

 

Ren: Good boy

 

Ren turned and shut off the water and undressed putting his clothes tidily on the washing basket nestled in the corner of the extensively sized bathroom. Horo closed the door locking it and replicated Rens actions of taking off his clothes and putting them on the wash basket. Usually he wouldn't but Ren had gone to the trouble of bringing him here for a birthday surprise so he should make an attempt not to annoy Ren with untidiness. Ren lowered himself into the very spacious bathtub. It was a large porcelain piece that was quite square in shape with a curved corner placed by the wall. It was more than big enough to fit them both in comfortably. The bubble bath smelt like strawberries and the steam made the entire room mist up, the hot water slowly surrounded Horo as he too lowered into the tub slowly adjusting to the heat. Ren watched him peacefully. Ren felt serene and calm, he slowly lowered himself deeper until the water completely consumed him, he risen his head out the water after a few seconds letting his hair fall to his shoulders as the water weighed it down. Horo leaned into Ren and closed his eyes looking as if he had fallen sleep but every now and then he'd sway his arm under the water, causing tiny ripples to flow across the water.

 

The heat of the water and the steam it gave off relaxed every muscle in their bodies, Ren lifted his arm wearily over Horo and squeezing slightly, to at ease to hold any tighter. Horos mind went blank except for the tiniest thought which he blurted out in a hushed voice

 

Horo: I love you Ren

 

Ren turned his gaze to Horo who had laid back into him further closing his eyes once again looking so innocent and pure a truly unadulterated soul. Ren couldn't help but bring a hand to the face of this angel and ever so gently touching his cheek with the ends of his fingers. His fingers travelled up and down his skin inspecting the texture of the boy's cheek. His skin was pale and smooth, it was very warm and turned a slight shade of pink from the humid temperature of the bath water and the sway of the steam that drifted up past them rising up to the ceiling. Ren was hypnotised by the Ainus charm, he had always admired him but never told him, he had always been envious of him but never told, he had always loved him but again never told him. Horo already kind of knew that Ren loved him but of course was never reassured with those little words that made oh so much difference.

 

Ren slowly shook Horos shoulder to make sure he wasn't asleep; Horo opened one eye and smirked

 

Horo: Yes Ren-koi

 

Ren: Just making sure you're awake. You should get your hair washed it's taken a lot of abuse over the trip

 

Horo: Oh well, I thought you would like to do it.

 

Ren: Lazy baka!

 

Horo: But I'm your lazy baka, you should take care of me

 

Ren: I don't remember signing anything that handed you over to me.

 

Horo: I gave myself to you, remember

 

Ren: No, what are you talking about? (Ren gave a slightly curious gaze fixated directly into the others eyes)

 

Horo: I was your birthday present

 

Ren: ……

 

Horo: And weren't I just the best present you ever got.

 

Ren: The most costly too

 

Horo: I'm worth it

 

Ren: Prove it (Ren voice raised as he challenged the Ainu)

 

Horo: Gladly

 

Horo turned his body to press against Rens and pushed himself into a comfortable position against Ren and kissed up his neck to his jaw line giving a few sucks that made Ren swoon and sink further into the relaxing water. Horos Eyes travelled aimlessly at the younger shaman taking in every little detail and loving every part of his body. He wrapped his arms firmly around the waist of Ren and kissed him gently and sweetly on his lips. Ren looked up at Horo with calm eyes, they were so calm in fact that they drifted to a half open, half shut state. Horo thought this was ultra cute and brushed the back of his hand down Rens cheek and whispering in his ear informing him of how long they had been there.

 

Horo: (Whispering) we had better get a move on, were gonna look like prunes (short giggle)

 

Ren: Hmm, yes, I guess we had better get out. Especially since I need you well rested for tomorrow

 

Horo: What's so special about tomorrow?

 

Ren: Nothing much, I just want to see how good you really are on that snowboard of yours.

 

Horo: Can't wait, this will be awesome…..

 

They both climbed out wrapping themselves up with a towel and going into the bedroom, by now it was getting pretty late at night and they had already had dinner. Although they shouldn't have gone in the bath until ad least an hour after eating….it's the rules. Ren crept into bed after drawing all the curtains and closing every door in the hotel room; this was a force of habit because of his compulsive cleaning and need for privacy. He had changed in a lot of ways especially when under the influences of his lover Horo! Yet he still had this foolish sense of pride that got in the way, he had found that he had stumbled at a hurdle that wasn't actually that big but seemed to be too high and out of his league. He was defeated by the words he longed to say, Ren thought long and hard about the positive but often dwelled on the negative to a great degree. He couldn't help but think that this was too good to be true. He knew of his stubborn and compulsive need for self-importance and high standards for himself, Horo accepted this and stayed with him even though he was pushy and violent. He had always hit and pushed Horo around before they got together (Still does sometimes) but he found that the more he pushed the closer the Ainu got. He felt Horos eyes looking into him reading his inner most desires, telling him everything was alright no matter what. Ren went to bed that night wondering why Horo loved him when there are so many others. People who are kind, generous and loving, people who would not hesitate in saying how they feel openly, people that could be loyal and close…Horo deserves someone like that Ren thought to himself feeling unworthy of this gift that laid beside him every night. Ren lowered himself under the covers and let Horo snuggle into his back; Ren longed to feel secure so grabbed the arm of Horo from his waist and pulled it up so he was encircling him. He laced their fingers and gave them a slight squeeze before falling into a warm feeling of peace.

 

-Morning-

 

Ren woke up when he heard the bed side phone ring. He leant over and picked up the receiver and sleepily spoke into it

 

Ren: Hello

 

Room Service: Hello, you requested a wake up call at 8.00 am in room 096, is this correct.

 

Ren: (looked at the clock up on the wall above the door leading to the living room) Yes, thank you

 

Room Service: No problem sir, Good Bye.

 

Ren placed the phone down and leaned back into the bed rubbing his eyes removing them of sleep, he felt a little squeeze from round his waist and a few murmurs

 

Horo: agh...hhh…Re-n...I...I lo-ve you...hmm (nuzzled into Rens side)

 

Ren heard his little sleep mumbles and smiled.

 

Ren: He even dreams about how much he loves me (Ren said this to himself softly and yet boastfully)

 

Ren decided to let him sleep in a little longer while he got everything ready. He knew how much Horo loved snowboarding in challenging areas and Alaska was known for its snow covered mountains. There's no way he couldn't find a challenging course here, besides he's always bragging to Ren about his skills now he'd have to prove them to Ren. Maybe even teach him a few tricks. Ren tried to rise from the bed but a certain someone had his fingers locked together tightly not wanting to let go, Ren didn't give up that easy though. Ren slowly ran his fingers up and down the older shaman's side slightly tickling Horo making him twitch at the sudden sensations of Rens soft touch. Horo unlaced his fingers and slightly rubbed the area of the tickle. Ren had won this round and with a smile of triumph got out of the bed putting on a robe that hung on the back of the bathroom door. He took a shower and got dressed in a baggy pair of warm trousers and boots that came to his ankles. He slipped on large long sleeved t-shirt with a dragon twisting around the boy's body; this would do even though he knew it wasn't very warm. He could always borrow one of Horos jumpers to wear.

 

Horo stirred from his slumber, he shivered slightly feeling the cold space that was next to him where Ren should be. Horo sat up yawned and blinked constantly till his eyes adjusted to the light that shone through the thin material. He looked around the room and then noticing that Ren wasn't there he called out to see if there was a response

 

Horo: Ren!

 

…

 

Ren: Ren! You here

 

Ren: (walked through the door to see Horo sat up with the covers lying down across his legs exposing everything except the bottom half of Horos legs. This sight made Ren go ever so slightly pink as his mind and eyes wandered up and down Horos body) Awake now

 

Horo: Yeah (Yawned loudly and stretched) barely

 

Ren: Good, do you want some breakfast? (Growing a slightly more dark shade of pink at the sight of Horo)

 

Horo: Sure but… (Horo had noticed the little blush on Rens face as he stared at his bare body, he decided that this would be fun) are you blushing Ren-koi

 

Ren: (braking from his concentrated gaze to one of shock and embarrassment) N-No! (Turned his gaze away)

 

Horo: Sure your not…

 

Ren: I'm not! (Ren now walking over to the bed to glare at Horo in an agitated way)

 

Horo: (grabs Rens arm pulling him down onto his knees on the bed) I wonder what you were thinking about that was making you blush, I bet it was something good

 

Ren: Stop it Horo! It's not going to work…

 

Horo stopped Rens attempt to give him a verbal thrashing with his own kind of counter argument. A huge fiery kiss that lasted for a few moments before Horo decided to tease Ren by breaking away leaving Ren there to groan disappointedly. Horo could never beat Ren at an argument but when it came to getting Rens brain to shut down, he was the undisputed champion. Ren stared at Horo and then smiled

 

Ren: Nope! Not going to work so you had better get dressed while I call room service. Do you want pancakes or waffles?

 

Horo: Which would look better on you?

 

Ren: If you don't behave I'll be forcing your breakfast up the opposite way.

 

Horo: Ok, I'll be good. Scouts honour (lifting three fingers up into one of those gay scout hand signs)

 

Ren: You were a scout

 

Horo: No those dudes were dorks

 

Ren: Oh so they were to popular to be seen with you (Ren smirked with in a I'm innocent way)

 

Horo: Hey! I was way more popular than them

 

Ren: (shifted his eyes to look at the clock that read 8.48, Ren looked at Horo again and shifted off the bed) this is besides the point pancakes or waffles. Last chance now!

 

Horo: I'll go with the waffles (He gave Ren his biggest and cutest smile and received and equally large one back)

 

Ren rang up room service with Horo found out a pair of black combat shorts with 2 pockets on each leg and then found out a large blue top that had a huge label on the front saying `Pro-Boarder'. He slipped on his socks and then went into the living room jumping onto the sofa and laying down with his hands behind his head and closed his eyes relaxing into the softness of the cloud like furniture. Ren went into the bedroom and made the bed making sure it was as perfect as when they arrived. There was a knock at the door and Horo sprung up and went to answer it. A tall woman in a skimpy uniform looking rather cheery and bubbly with a bright tag saying Angie threw a very loud hello at Horo shocking him

 

Angie: HELLO! (In a loud and annoying voice, the kind that makes you want to rip out their voice box)

 

Horo: Geesh! Uh hi… (Horo looking oddly at the hyper active lady)

 

Angie: HI! I'm here with your breakfast (Giggles) Hooope you enjoy it

 

Horo: Yeah, erm…. Thanks

 

Angie: Nooo problem!

 

Horo took the breakfasts and closed the door with a sigh of relief, he was glad that weirdo was gone, she was annoyingly scary. Ren came through muttering something about a loud mouth so he must have heard her from the bedroom. They ate their breakfast and put on their coats and grabbed Horos snowboard and shoved it in its bag. Ren also put on a scarf and gloves but Horo refused saying he was born for this weather. Ren just sighed and whispered baka under his breathe. They left the room and headed out. They hailed a taxi and Ren told him to take them as close to the Ghugach Mountains as possible. They drove on with Horo rambling about how he heard of these mountains and how intense it's supposed to be.

 

-An hour later-

 

The taxi pulled in by a huge lodging, it had a big sign saying Glacier Bay. There was a building near by called `Glacier Bay Inn' for those who wanted to explore the mountain and go through the untracked terrain to stay. Ren looked up at the mountain and sighed wearily, the things he did for his Horo-koi. Horo on the other hand looked up at the mountain with big eyes, like a kid in a toy store, his face glowing with both the cold and excitement. His face focused upon the mountain in awe. He grabbed Rens arms and pulled him close looking at him with utter joy and love

 

Horo: You're the best, you know that

 

Ren: Of course I am. I'm perfection

 

Horo: Yes you are!

 

With that said and done Horo kissed Ren passionately leaving Ren dumbfounded and breathless. Horo looked at him for a short time with a huge grin then pulled Ren heading for the mountains. Hiking wasn't Rens favourite pass time but whining about wasn't going to help and looking weak by lagging behind moaning wasn't something the proud Tao Ren would do.

 

-After they reached a high point on the mountain hours later-

 

Horo got out his board and started to show Ren all of his manoeuvres. Ren watched as Horo went rushing down the uncharted snow and skilfully performing little tricks with all the added features he had added to his board. Of course Ren was sure Horo used spirit control a couple of times to land some of those moves. Ren had to admit to himself ad least that Horo was a pro-snowboarder, an exceptionally adroit boarder. It was getting really cold and snow fell gracefully turning the sky white, the snow was like a curtain covering the window not letting you see beyond it. The snow slowed after a few minutes looking so limp and light as it drifted from side to side laying freshly on top of the tracks Horo had left. Horo came down and stopped close to Ren. Ren was staring up to the sky with squinted eyes because of the snow falling onto his face and melting almost immediately. Horo took Ren into him and placed his head into the other boy's hair. He could feel him shiver, unlike himself Ren was not used to the cold weather, he pulled Ren in closer to try warm him up and Ren had noticed Horos attempt at being protective but ignored it as if he had not noticed. He didn't want Horo to stop shielding him from the bitter cold but he didn't want to admit that he wanted to be protected from the elements. Horo after a few minutes stepped back then to look into at the very cold facial expression of a now erratically shaking Ren.

 

Horo: Cold Ren?

 

Ren: Freezing actually (his voice shook slightly as he spoke)

 

Horo: Hmm, well maybe you should come on the board with me. A little action should warm you right up

 

Ren: Oh really. And how exactly does that work? (Ren raised his eye brow slightly)

 

Horo: Gets the blood circulating

 

Ren: Sure, I suppose it's better than standing here to freeze to death

 

Horo: Hop on! (Big satisfied smile)

 

Ren got on the back of the snow board and Horo pushed the board off and they started to go down hill, they picked up speed and Horo steered using both his weight and Rens. He turned his head around and whispered to Ren…

 

Horo: Hold on, this is gonna be a doozey!

 

Ren: What?

 

Before Ren could question further he felt their speed grow and saw the jagged rocks that were ahead. Horo steered over them making the board fly through the air. Ren gripped his hands into Horo tighter with out realising it. They landed and Horo swerved the board to stop but lost his balance and the board went from under him making him and Ren roll. They came to a stop as Ren rolled on top of Horo. They starred at each other for a minute assessing that they were both fine and then Ren broke the silence.

 

Ren: You did that on purpose, didn't you? (Ren face Horo looking a little peeved at Horo)

 

Horo: Nope, I swear I'm innocent!

 

Ren: Sure you are! (Ren looked at Horo slyly and with a malicious glare fixated upon Horo)

 

Horo: Ren? (Getting a little paranoid by this look)

 

Ren grabbed a handful of snow putting it down the Ainus neck making him howl from the cold stinging his warm flesh. Ren sat back and laughed lightly at the fuss Horo made. This did not go unpunished Horo picked up some snow intending to mimic Rens mischievous behaviour but Ren had already stood up and started to attack with a decisive pattern of attacks with snowballs. Horo retaliated hitting Ren couple of times but in the process Ren getting him, they scampered around trying to force the other into submission but neither giving up. Horo went to grab a handful of snow when a huge snowball hit him in the face sending him back with shock. He wiped the snow from his face and glared at Ren who was laughing at him now. Horo saw Ren was distracted by his amusement and so Shot up and ran and leapt at Ren knocking him into the snow and pinning both hands above his head. Ren didn't like being beaten and struggled but no matter how much he tried the forceful hands of Horo combined with his weight held Ren in an inescapable position. Ren flumped down trying to think of a way to get out of clutches of Horo. Horo smiled admiring his handy work as he looked down on the imprisoned Ren.

 

Horo: Looks like I win, you might as well give up

 

Ren: Never!

 

Horo: Go ahead and try to escape (smiled at Ren in a kittenish manner)

 

Ren: Horo (Ren sounded soft and seductive)

 

Horo: Yes my prisoner

 

Ren: I'm cold; I think I need warming up again (Ren throwing a sexy smirk over to Horo)

 

Horo: Really! Well I think I could offer you some mercy (Horo leaned down kissing Ren)

 

With Horo distracted Ren gave a tug of his arms and flipped Horo over onto his back and now pinning Horo to the ground. He looked down onto a stretched out and helpless Horo.

 

Ren: How the tables have turned (Ren mocked)

 

Horo: This is the thanks I get for showing you mercy

 

Ren: (Smirked in a wicked way) I'm not so merciful, but I'll release you if you surrender to me right now

 

Horo: No, you'll have to torture me

 

Ren: I don't think you want that

 

Horo: Oh really. I think I can take it

 

Rens held down Horos hands with his right hand tightly as he made one hand travel down to Horos side and started a series of tickle attacks making Horo scream out with laughter and pleas for Ren to stop. After a moment more of tickling Ren stopped, he once more started to mock Horo diabolically.

 

Ren: Now do you give up (Ren hadn't realised that he still only had one hand on Horos two bigger hands)

 

Horo: Not just yet

 

Horo one again turned the tables holding Ren firmly down with both hands and putting his head down so he was very close to Rens face, they could feel each others moist breathe on their faces.

 

Horo: I'm not evil enough to torture you but I do need you to give up before I can let you up

 

Ren: No chance

 

Horo: OK, you don't have to give in but you do have to do something for me

 

Ren: What's that?

 

Horo: You just have to say I love you Horo!

 

Ren held his breathe at the words he was asked to say, he had never said them before and now Horo was requesting them all of a sudden. Ren became anxious and fidgety, he just wanted Horo to take that back and then he wouldn't have to deal with it. Horo starred at Ren feeling the others anxiety

 

Horo: Ren what's wrong? (Horo becoming a little worried about this mood change)

 

Ren: Get Off Horo! (Trying to escape the situation)

 

Horo: Ren! WHATS GOING ON?

 

Ren: Horo please get off me

 

Horo: Oh no! You're not getting away until you say tell me you love me. (Horo giving Ren an innocent smile expecting Ren just to say the words)

 

Ren: NO!

 

Ren hadn't meant to shout or sound so unkind but he was getting frustrated at the situation, he wasn't ready to say the words yet. Horos eyes went wide and they were flushed of their earlier playfulness and giddy nature instead filled with hurt and a bitter stinging disappointment. He was confused at this reaction from Ren; Ren wouldn't look at him now saddening Horo further.

 

Horo: Why? (Sounding hurt and shaken)

 

Ren: (sensing the hurt tried to change the subject of the conversation with anything, even defeat) I give up, there you win. Now get off me

 

Horo: You haven't answered me, why don't you want to say you love me.

 

Ren: …

 

Horo: Do you love me Ren?

 

Ren: Why are you asking these stupid questions?

 

Horo: They aren't stupid! Unless you think how I feel about you stupid. Right now I feel pretty stupid thinking you could love me as much as I love you!

 

He climbed of the young shaman and turned grabbing his board and putting it in the bag and walking ahead slightly and then waiting with a bowed head for Ren. Ren felt like his heart had been ripped out, he shook with pain as he blinked back the tears trying to escape his eyes. He managed to control his emotions and stood up following Horo keeping his distance feeling that both of them needed their space.

 

 

I am ending it there for now so you can read through it and review. I'm starting the next chapter now so I'll try getting it on in the next day or two. I might try and shorten it slightly this one was a little long winded and so is this comment so Read and Review