Walking the Line Between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness"

Title: Winner's Choice
Characters/Pairings: Tsuna/Xanxus; Squalo, Yamamoto, Gokudera\
Summary: In which Xanxus starts to learn to use his words and he and Tsuna uncover another kink.
Notes: Smut, D/s, praise kink, 8389 words.Winner Take All Index

( Perhaps it was fortunate that Xanxus stayed scarce for a while after the most recent installment of their philosophical discussion—at least for Hayato's peace of mind. Tsuna himself was far less sure whether it was such a good sign, particularly considering the invitation he'd issued Xanxus. He couldn't help suspecting—worrying—that Xanxus was spending his time away from the Vongola house brooding on the matter and no doubt getting his head all twisted up again. It did seem to be his standard procedure, after all. )

Title: Complicating Factor
Characters/Pairings: Imayoshi and Aomine, Momoi
Summary: Imayoshi is a bit vexed with himself that he did not foresee and plan for this turn of events, but maybe it'll turn out all right in spite of that.
Notes: Picking up from "A Firm Hand" and dealing with some of the fallout from that. No real smut, but discussions of the aftermath of same. 2315 words.

( The conclusion was inescapable: Momoi-chan had figured out what sorts of measures Shouichi was taking to keep Aomine in line. )

Title: Disciplinary Measures
Characters/Pairings: Imayoshi/Aomine
Summary: Shouichi could admit that he was hardly suited to be anyone's white knight, but then, he didn't think what Aomine needed was a white knight, so perhaps it worked out better that way.
Notes: Adult for smut; written for Porn Battle XV. Follows "Discipline and Punish." Spanking and a very toppy Imayoshi. 2066 words.

( A man who didn't avail himself of reconnaissance when he had embarked on what promised to be a fascinating and arduous campaign did not deserve to win that campaign, and so Shouichi made it his immediate business to invite their charming team manager to enlighten him as to the nature, habits, and history of Aomine Daiki, power forward, porn enthusiast, and all-around pain in Shouichi's ass. )

The branch of Choice in which Xanxus is the Ninth's (adopted) daughter and Squalo is her devoted right hand. Genderswap, kink, D/s games, and bondage, plus politics.

Sugar and Spice: In which meeting the boss's daughter changes Squalo's life.

Under the Sky: Xanxus doesn't like the way most mafia men drool, but she does like the way Squalo approaches her.

Demanding: What Xanxus wants, Xanxus gets.

Like Chile on the Tongue: Xanxus likes being on top.

A Love for Living Dangerously: Squalo is Xanxus' man, which means he'll let her do whatever she wants with him.

Vantage Point: There are far worse ways to die than this.

And Body and Soul: In which Xanxus moves the goalposts on Squalo, who doesn't quite understand what's going on.

Uncharted Territories: In which Federico prompts Xanxus and Squalo to examine some of their assumptions.

Shifting Grounds: Squalo thought he understood the rules, but realizes that he's going to have to relearn them; Xanxus realizes that there are things about Squalo that she's taken too much for granted and that she's got her work cut out for her.

Fine-Drawn Nuances: In which Xanxus realizes that she's going to have to use her actual words to get things between her and Squalo straightened out.

Firestorm: They had been sleeping up at the main house off and on, leaving the sheets of Xanxus' bed a mess and staring her family down over breakfast afterwards, for a good six months before anyone said anything about it.

Evening Dress: Part of being the Ninth's heir is attending to the Vongola's social duties; this has more benefits than Squalo had previously anticipated.

Should I Fall Behind: Squalo ends up taking a bullet for Xanxus. It doesn't work out quite like either of them expects it to.