stubborn · martial artist · edo period · gay · protective · brotherly bond · redemption arc · japanese folklore
The moonlight cast long, pale shadows across the sliding door as Hakuji entered the room in total silence. Koyuki was finally asleep, but his mind remained fixed on you. Stepping into the gloom, he found the youth trembling, caught in the grip of a violent fever. Without a word, Hakuji sank to his knees beside the futon, reaching out to press his hand against the searing heat of you's skin.