"Are You Still Addicted?" Book One (Addicted Fanfiction)

"Dinner Is Served Cold."

As Gu Hai worked his magic on the kitchen stove, Bai LuoYin worked his on the dining room table. It had been a while since they entertained guests. They barely used any of the fancy dishes from the wedding presents. Wine glasses, silverware, they even got a unique set of crystal plates, toasters, pots and pans. Bai LuoYin had never seen such expensive and extravagant things before. He recalled opening the gifts with Gu Hai, after they had counted up the money from the wedding envelopes, but most of the things they had received was stored in their closets for special occasions. Now that their friends were coming over for dinner, Gu Hai insisted they used only the best.
Bai LuoYin heard humming coming from the kitchen and went to see how things were coming along after he placed napkins next to the plates. Entering the kitchen though, his jaw dropped and a sudden heat burned from his chest. There stood Gu Hai at the stove, with his back turned to him, shirtless and sweating a bit.
"Where's your shirt, why are you cooking half naked," asked Bai LuoYin stepping cautiously closer, frowning, and a little suspicious.
Gu Hai half turned to answer, "It's getting too hot in here, I took it off to cool down."
Bai LuoYin didn't trust this crook, he narrowed his eyes but still checked out his husband's goods. Within the year, Gu Hai continuously worked out. He still went on his morning runs, but he increased his workout by lifting weights. Now that Bai LuoYin eyed him from the waist up, he could see how much his body had improved. There was definition in the arms, growth in the shoulders, and less body fat near his love handles. He had to admit, his hubby looked impressive without clothing. His let his eyes trail down his spine until his gaze ended up on the roundness of Gu Hai's buttocks.
"Are you done with the table?" Gu Hai asked, bringing him out of his hypnotizing gaze.
Bai LuoYin quickly composed himself, "Yes."
Gu Hai turned around to face the counter in the middle of the kitchen. Holding a pot in hand, he scooped its contents into a huge bowl and covered it so that it would stay warm for a while. Bai LuoYin then noticed he was wearing an apron. It covered his entire front, past his groin area and had a picture of steamed buns on it. Gu Hai tossed rice from another pot into a bowl and covered that also. He finally looked up to see Bai LuoYin monitoring his every move. With a flick of his wrist, he lifted the apron over his head and let it hang loosely around his waist. Now, his entire chest was exposed and was displayed like a priceless artifact in a museum. Bai LuoYin caressed the enhancements around his six pack and chest with his brown eyes.
"It's almost time, they should be here any moment," Gu Hai said.
Bai LuoYin blinked at him, silent, stunned, but content with the view. Gu Hai couldn't help but show his pleasure. He smiled while he picked up carrots and started cutting them in small circles. He enjoyed having this effect on Bai LuoYin. Even from being eyed down like candy.
Bai LuoYin caught his expression and quickly became annoyed. How dare this brute laugh at him!
"What's so funny?!" Bai LuoYin demanded.
But Gu Hai shook his head in silence, there was no way he was going to admit to being visually devoured by the likes of his wife. To confess such a thing would take courage. He wouldn't dare confront his lover of such sin, he would just live in the moment.
Bai LuoYin was no fool though, he knew that Gu Hai knew he had been gawking at his body. It just irritated him to know that Gu Hai enjoyed it so much.
Bai LuoYin suddenly stormed out of the kitchen saying, "It is mine you know! I could have it anytime I please!"
Gu Hai burst into laughter and answered, "Yes sir, Major sir!" He even saluted him as he left in a fury with his free hand.
Half an hour later, Yan Ya Jing was the first to arrive. Yang Meng arrived five minutes later. They all sat down to a table filled with deliciously smelling food. Yang Meng's eyes glowed as he rubbed his hands together in preparation of the feast before him. Yan Ya Jing also couldn't help but yearn for something in her tummy.
They all dug in and made small conversation. Turns out, Yang Meng got a promotion at the police station. He kept himself busy these days with various projects. He even volunteered at other businesses. Yan Ya Jing talked about her lack of dating. There were plenty of suitable men out there, but because of work, she didn't have the time to do as much as she'd liked.
"Take a day off," Gu Hai offered, "I'm back now, I can handle things for a while."
She was about to say something when the doorbell rang.
Bai LuoYin frowned. Who could it be? They weren't expecting anyone else. He got up to answer the door. Gu Hai wondered who could it be also, he shifted his body in his chair so he could see the doorway.
When Bai LuoYin looked through the peephole, his disappointment showed. He glanced at Gu Hai briefly, but opened the door anyway.
There stood the most horrible man he had ever known.
Gu Yang's eyes slowly snaked its way up from the floor to meet Bai LuoYin's. He stood there with his hands in his pants pocket and an expression so cold, it froze the door itself. Bai LuoYin would never forget this person as long as he lived. This bastard tried to kill him once. He trusted him as far as he could throw him. Maybe even less.
"I haven't seen my beloved cousin in so long, where is he hiding?" Gu Yang's icy words fell from his lips.
Bai LuoYin stepped out of the way and allowed him to enter.
When Gu Hai realized his cousin came to visit, he got up from the table to greet him.
"Gu Yang!" Gu Hai said, surprised, he hadn't seen him since the wedding.
Gu Yang slithered his way into the house, eyeing the decor on the walls. "Those are too bright, they do not go with the color of the walls." He commented, as he did before, long ago, at Gu Hai's first apartment.
Bai LuoYin was immediately irritated, but he stayed silent.
Gu Yang suddenly was aware they had guests. He glanced and ignored greeting them as if he were better than everyone in the room. With his hands perched behind his back, he walked around the living room and commented on other objects. Finding fault in the smallest of things seemed to be his goal tonight.
Bai LuoYin wondered if he ever grew tired of being so miserable.
Yang Meng and Yan Ya Jing slowly chewed their food, watching as the entire scene played out from the open dining room. They both knew of how horrible this person was. Bai LuoYin had informed them shortly after his wedding. They expected Gu Yang's attitude to grow bitterly.
For Bai LuoYin, he understood that Gu Yang was family and that Gu Hai had a certain respect for him. What bothered him was the fact that Gu Hai had not given this guy a good talking to, maybe a tight slap, so that he could stop being such a heathen.
"Dear cousin, come sit and eat with us." Gu Hai offered.
Everyone in the room stiffened.
Gu Yang emerged from a room, sticking his head out like a groundhog. He peered over at the table and sniffed the air. He also knew his cousin was gifted in the kitchen. He looked doubtful for a second then strolled into the dining room and took a seat, Bai LuoYin's seat. Gu Hai gave his lover a pleading look, as if to say, "Just be nice for a while longer. " but Bai LuoYin showed how unhappy he felt. He would still be nice though, Bai LuoYin wasn't the type who would make others feel bad.
Yan Ya Jing felt the air around her grow cold. She watched as Gu Yang shoved Bai LuoYin's bowl to the left of him and waited for one of his own.
Gu Hai emerged from the kitchen with a dish and a clean pair of chopsticks. He placed it in front of his cousin.
Yang Meng shoved food inside of his mouth and watched as Gu Yang quietly filled his bowl with rice and vegetables.
Bai LuoYin took his plate and sat next to Gu Hai, who began eating.
"So how have you been cousin?" Gu Hai asked after swallowing.
For a second they all thought that Gu Yang wouldn't answer. But then he spoke, slowly, with a hint of harshness. "Business is good, you should come visit. It seems as if marriage has made you soft. Is the ball and chain locked so tightly around your legs that you can't get away?"
Gu Hai laughed nervously, "I've been really busy lately, but I'll come visit you soon."
Gu Yang looked over in Bai LuoYin's direction, he wanted to see if what he had said had any affect on him. But Bai LuoYin quietly ate, no emotion showed on his face, as if he was unbothered.
The rest of dinner was awkward, their small talk turned into barely anything fun. Even the food had turned cold. It was amazing how one man could dampen a mood.
Gu Yang finished his meal and left without so much as a goodbye. Yan Ya Jing agreed with Yang Meng, his table manners needed work.
After, they all decided to go out. The mood needed to brighten up a bit so Yang Meng suggested Karaoke.