That night, Jin dreams of Bu Ti. He wakes alone and filled with an unfamiliar ache. It is too quiet. He has grown accustomed to the noise and chaos of Mugen.

Jin seems to be adapting well to his environment, however. He discovers something called "Classifieds" and peruses the listings of losers people as lonely as he.

Jin: "Wanted, bisexual male to share adventures with committed man and wife. Must possess own transportation and a goat." *Frowns*

He washes his hands, but even that reminds him of Mugen.

Jin: That stinky little bastard. I wonder how he's feeling today?

He muses on that for some time.

Jin: ...I wonder what would happen if I went over there. *sigh* He would probably fart at me again.

Jin tries reading to distract himself, but not even that will work. Finally he gives up and puts his kimono back on.

(An absolutely gratutitous shot. I just wanted to gawk like the perv I am, lol.)

Meanwhile, Mugen is feeling better. Immediately he proves how intelligent he is by eating more spoiled food!

Jin spontaneously stops by to see how he's doing!

Mugen walks outside to greet him, and offers him a hug. (Awwwwww!) :) Jin takes the hug, no doubt surprised... but looking rather pleased! Mugen offers no explanation for his sudden affection, but simply walks back inside. (Perhaps he's grateful for Jin's cleaning up his pig sty house.)

A few minutes later, Mugen decides he needs a bath. (Subtle much, Mugen?) He strips down in front of Jin, who hastily steps outside.

Jin is clearly more respectful about Mugen's privacy than Mugen is of his.

In the middle of a game of darts, Mugen takes Jin's hand. He smiles at Jin. Oh yes, there is definitely something in the air. Jin seems uncertain, but appreciative...

A few minutes later, he walks up to Mugen and kisses him!

Mugen: So, what's up with this?

Jin: Shut up and kiss me. I don't need to explain myself, do I?

Mugen: Not really. ...Wanna kiss me anywhere else?

Jin: ..

Afterward, Jin is understandably shocked when Mugen strips down for yet another sponge-bath.

Jin: Didn't you already have a bath?

Mugen: Yeah but you didn't respond.

Jin: What?

Mugen: Nothin'.

Jin approaches uncertainly. Mugen coyly behaves as if he's unaware of Jin's presence.

Jin secretly admires Mugen from behind, but is unsure what to do.

Jin feels increasingly awkward. Finally he suggests an idea:

Jin: Here, why don't you put your clothes back on, and I'll rub your back.

Mugen: Why don't you rub something else?

Jin: Back.

Mugen: Yeah, yeah, okay... back.

Mugen gets what he wants, however. A little while later, when Jin tries to say goodnight, Mugen leans toward him. He wraps strong arms around Jin's neck, then offers his mouth in a passionate kiss. Jin can't resist; he melts against Mugen, moaning.

At last, Mugen goes to sleep. He dreams once more of Jin. (Awww!)