Touch

Chapter Five

After a few beers Aki began to feel nicely relaxed, hoping Lauri was feeling the same way, especially since he’d had a few more, he decided it was time to make his move.

‘I wanna play a game.’ He announced.

‘You’re joking.’ Lauri laughed.

Aki shook his head.

‘Nope, let’s play truth or dare.’

Lauri snorted and looked at his friend sprawled across the bed. He shook his head.

‘There’s only two of us, how can we play that?’

‘Please, come on. It’ll be fun.’

Lauri rolled his eyes, pushing the sense of unease away.

‘Fine, but don’t blame me when it gets boring after two rounds.’

Aki sat up, leaning back on his elbows.

‘Oh, it won’t get boring. You start.’

Lauri made himself comfortable against the headboard and took a swig from his bottle.

‘Truth or Dare?’

‘Dare.’

‘Right, I dare you to…’

He looked round for inspiration, spotting an unopened bottle of vodka, he grinned.

‘...to drink a glassful of vodka in one go.’

He picked a tumbler from beside the bed and reached for the bottle. Uncapping it he half filled the glass and handed it to Aki.

‘Bottoms up mate.’

Aki took the glass and looked at Lauri.

‘If I throw up, it’ll be your fault.’ He warned

‘Yeah, yeah, whatever, the game was your idea. Now drink up’

Aki glared at Lauri over the rim of the glass as he downed the liquid, eyes promising revenge. Coughing a little, he put the empty glass down.

‘Ok, your turn, truth or dare?’

Lauri shrugged.

‘Dare.’

‘Hmmmm, I dare you to run down the corridor humming the Mission Impossible theme and wearing a pair of boxers on your head, knock on Pauli and Eero’s door and then run away before they open it.’

Aki sniggered at the look on Lauri’s face. Getting up he wandered over to his drawer and pulled out a pair of boxers that a fan had thrown at him. They were black with little bunnies and love hearts all over them. He threw them into Lauri’s and lap and grinned at the look of horror that passed over his face.

You chose dare, now start humming.’

He followed Lauri to the door and almost bent double with laughter as he watched him sneak his way down the corridor. Banging on the door, Lauri quickly hid round the corner just in time to avoid being caught as Pauli pulled the door open. Looking up and down the corridor he caught sight of Aki clinging to the door frame, weak with laughter. Comprehension dawned and he shook his head before closing the door again.

At the sound of the door closing Lauri’s head poked round the corner, still wearing the boxers. Seeing he was in the clear he sauntered back to the room, pulling the underwear off his head and flinging them back to Aki.

The pair made their way back to the bed and sat down with fresh beers. The game continued, getting progressively sillier. Aki bided his time until he felt the game was well under way, anticipation coiling around him. It was Lauri’s turn once again and Aki decided he’d waited long enough. He had to do this before they both got too drunk.

Aki’s eyes gleamed as Lauri asked for truth.

‘Ok, ummm.’

He pretended to think for a minute.

‘I want you to tell me how you feel about me.’

Lauri’s eyes widened and a look of panic flitted across his face. He opened and closed his mouth several times, trying to think of something to say that wouldn’t leave him looking foolish. Either he told the truth and looked like an idiot or he forfeited and gave Aki a damned big clue. He sighed.

‘I’ll have to forfeit.’ he whispered

‘You know if you forfeit you have to take the dare. You can’t chicken out of that one.’ Aki teased.

Lauri glared at him.

‘Fine, what’s the dare?’

Aki leaned in closer and in a very quiet but clear voice replied.

‘I dare you to show me how you feel about me.’

He watched as his friend pulled back sharply and spluttered.

‘What? But… but…’

Aki grinned.

‘Would you like me to start you off?’

Without waiting for an answer, he leaned across the gap between them and very softly kissed Lauri’s mouth, tongue flicking quickly over his lips as he pulled away. He sat back and observed the dazed look on his best friend’s face.

‘Come on, come on please.’ He silently pleaded.

‘Come on Lauri, it’s your dare.’

He pushed at him, goading him into action.

Taking a shuddering breath, Lauri moved nearer and hesitantly brought his face closer to Aki’s, shyly watching his reaction. He let out a breathy moan as their lips touched and he nibbled gently at Aki’s bottom lip.

Aki parted his lips as he let out a deep groan. Finally! He buried his hands in Lauri’s hair and deepened the kiss, once again flicking at his lips, this time asking for entrance.

Lauri slid closer and wrapped his arms around Aki’s waist, pressing himself against his body. Opening his mouth he moaned appreciatively when Aki’s tongue slipped in and started to play with his.

As the kiss broke, they were both gasping for air. Aki stroked one hand across Lauri’s cheek, urging him to open his eyes.

‘I think I’m beginning to get the idea,’ he whispered, voice low and husky, ‘perhaps you should keep showing me how you feel.’