#Fic# Call me anytime //Chapter 8//
Title: Call me anytime //Chapter 8//
Author:theblackheat &tanakakoki_fan
Pairing: Akame
Genre: Romance, Angst
Rating: NC-17
Warning: unbetaed
Summary: Jin is a famous solo artist, working on his new album. Kame is a young man working in more part time jobs gaining money for his poor family. They don't know each other, but their life crosses by a lucky chance.
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Previous Chapters:
Chapter 1 // Chapter 2 // Chapter 3// Chapter 4//Chapter 5//Chapter 6 part1 part2//Chapter 7
"Moshimoshi! I'd like to talk to Kazu-chan please." Jin tried again but there was no answer, though he could hear some noises what made him sure about someone was on the other end of the line. "Hello, Kazuya? Helloooo! Is there someone?"
Okay... Kame had to gather himself together, but it was really hard. It... it was really Jin! Calling again. What can he say? What should he do? "Here is Kazu-chan..." He said with an unsure voice. Oh how lame he was, but the shock just crept deep inside every of his cells.
"Oh, hi! Here is... you know Fernandez. Are you alright?"
Kazuya knew who it was, but he really was not ready to talk to the man.
"Oh... hi... I am, and you?" That was a really... awkward situation.
Akanishi felt the tension in the other man's unsteady voice and he hoped only from embarrassment and Kazuya had nothing to be troubled about.
"That's good. I started to worry because you disappeared so quickly and I couldn't talk to you. You freaked me that morning a little do you know that?"
Kame didn't even know why he felt a little disappointed. The other was surely only worried about his physical health, that's why he called. What else did he expect? He realized from how much he cared now that the decision not to hope for anything he totally failed to carry out. How kind person Jin was. It made him sadder because he can't have him as lover ever. Don't be so kind to me...
"I am sorry I just... please don't worry I am okay. Sorry for... everything uh..." he really didn't know what else he can say. Feelings were mixing in him, making him exhausted all of a sudden. He would have never thought hearing Jin's voice would cause this much mess in him. He thought he was at least a little stronger than this.
"Don't say sorry again. You act like you did something wrong and that makes me feel like ... an idiot. Just tell me if you had a good time with me... at least some part of it was good for you." Only by hearing the singer’s voice you could tell that he was more than worried by now. Kazuya behaved strange and had all the right to act like that of course, but though. How long he should wait until the younger digest he meant more than a flying fuck. He was always a person known not for patience.
‘Please talk to me Kazuya!’
Why was the other torturing him this much? Maybe it would have been better if Jin didn't call at all.
And now this... if only the singer knew what he has felt, how was that night the best thing ever that happened to him in his life...
"You surprise me a little... asking me this... I... did you see my letter?" Kame asked embarrassed. "I felt very good... it was something I will never forget. Thank you and I... am sorry if you can’t say this too. I hope you didn't... feel that bad either..." he blushed deep red by now. He had never thought he will have this kind of conversation with Akanishi Jin.
Jin was sure the guy had been blushing by now and he couldn’t help, but chuckle amused on the image in his head before he answered.
"I did read it. I read it almost every day until now and still don't understand you. I was a little pushy I know. I'm always like that... impatient." he let out a confused sigh. "… maybe with you I was worse. I... I even forget to ask your number." now Akanishi was who pushed himself deeper into the embarrassment with his lame acting.
Hearing this Kazuya's eyes became wider than ever, his mouth slightly parted in surprise, heart stopped beating for a few seconds. Number?? The singer behaved as if he actually wanted to keep contact with him. God! Why? He didn't understand anything anymore just that he was even more messed up. Did Akanishi realize he shouldn't behave this open? The other really must trust him. What should he do? Bringing himself into a bigger mess which doesn't have meaning at all and he will only get hurt more?
"My number? Y... you have it... we are talking on phone." Oh God was this the right thing to say? What are you doing Kazuya???
"Ehh? I meant your private phone." Jin pouted childishly.
Kame really lost it. Why would the other need his private number? "Uh...why?" Okay. This was lame. But he just didn't know what to do.
Just cute! Jin still chuckled amused about the other man’s reaction. "Wanna exchange naughty mails of course. Ha-ha.” but after the younger haven’t thrown any wicked answer back at him his voice became serious. “Okay, I joked. I want to call you and meet again."
Kame really needed his powers not to faint. He wished he could just hang up to be able to think about it more. What did a famous singer like Akanishi Jin want from him?? Sure not the same thing as he did.
"I... I would break the rules... I can’t give it out..." I want! But it wouldn't be the right thing... right?
Akanishi thought he was just too forward again, wasn't he? It had been only a few days they spent a night together but hearing the adorable voice of the younger man made him demanding. Step back Baka!
"OK, if it's that so difficult, but if you don't want to do it that's also understandable. What about you sleep on that and I call you again tomorrow. I'm not a stalker so you can take it easy."
Kazuya wanted to scream 'no! I tell you now!' But he just couldn't. "Ah... okay... but... uhh... really... why? I... am sure there are a lot of people in your surrounding who are... more worth of your attention." Kame, let him hang up. Arghh. He was so confused.
Jin clicked his tongue after having a short check on his surroundings in his memory. Maybe there was a few but not that big fuss. There were people to work with, have a few drink with or hang out for the whole night as well, but Kazuya… He was just different. He couldn’t fit the guy into any of these groups.
"Just would like to spend some more time with you. If you are inside my circle it's not that glamorous full like from outside. Sometimes it's good to talk to someone who is not… influenced, that's all."
Maybe I am not effected by that, but by YOU and this is something you won’t understand. Again it was like a splash of cold water for Kame.
"Ah... I see..." Will he be able to be just a friend? Or... a companion? "Please... give me a little time... it is not that easy for me." He felt a lump in his throat.
"Gotcha!” Jin’s chest eased a little. He was sure the younger man had a hard time to put up with the happenings, but hey! Kazuya was so special from the beginning and the singer felt it was worth to work on it. Or he was just taking this all shit into his own head and the selfishness was the pure reason for it. “I want to make up for you... Then can I get some place on your timetable for me tomorrow too?” Jin teased the younger man to ease their situation. “'Cause I definitely call you back in hope that I get your number. I'm good at texting too, you won't mind it later." Actually he already missed Kazu-chan's teasing voice he had listened to.
"Sure, and you know I will be here." the younger man tried to hide the disappointment in his voice. The other needed a common friend perhaps... a common person who is not from the entertainment world.
A...friend....
"I hope so Kazu-chan." Jin pulled his lips into a soft smile. He should have known with the other man wouldn't go as smooth as he had thought. If Kazuya would be an easy going person and fly from bed to bed he wouldn't be so tempting to the singer. All in all he had the faint hope after he found such a good partner in chatting and in bed as well, that he will be able to keep it selfishly.
"So... talk to you tomorrow ne." Kazuya smiled but he just wanted to sleep... so exhausted because of the whirlwind of emotions.
"Yep, and..." the older man's voice turned deeper and softer before the silence took up the line.
Kame's heart skipped a beat because of the change of the other man’s voice and then started to beat strongly. "...and?" He held his breath.
"... just… take care Kazu-chan." Akanishi still was smiling widely before he pushed the button and cut the line with it. His stomach was filled with a bunch of butterflies and his voice almost faltered away from the growing feeling inside him. 'What are you doing to me, huh?' Surely the younger man was the only human who had an effect on him like that without he knowing at all.
***
Kazuya was just sitting there blankly, phone still in hand but he didn't even hear the beep-beep sound, he was lost in his thoughts that much.
Jin called. He should feel happy, full of life, but he felt empty. Empty because of the hope he felt. But for what? ‘Oh Kazuya I realized I love you?’ was the confession he was lingering for? Nah... He had to admit he never really had any human relationship with anyone just a few friends and family. He was never in love before, he couldn't really handle it. It came like a flood of water and made even his body and inside weird. He was experiencing things for the first time and he didn't really know how to deal with it alone. He didn't understand people sometimes and he thought it was okay like that. Just to work everyday, doing nothing else really. But now... he wanted to understand Jin.
He wanted, but just couldn't. All the things Jin had said, all the things he had done... and now this phonecall. The softness in the singer’s voice. Or was really good friendship like this? Now he wished he had more experience in the field of dealing with people and with emotions. What did Jin want from him?
He had never talked to a famous person before but he doubted they behaved like the other man did. Why was the other trusting him this much? It could even cost his job... his fame... Or not? Why was he so... gentle with him? Why was he worried this much? What... did he mean to the singer?
Or maybe he was just overreacting because of lack of happenings in his life. Maybe this was the way things like that are usually handled. Onenight stands...
He felt a bit frustrated. Why was he like a little child? Naive? Without knowledge? All of his life he was living for someone else and he didn't even notice how he himself is vanishing, how he lost his own will and character. He was like a robot.
But was it good he changed now? Was he too coward if he wished he hadn't? If he went on like he always did, keeping his life the same way, this pain he felt now wouldn't eat him up inside.
However... he would just continue his life like it was for forever? Was it really life? Living every day the same way. Wanting to achieve his dream. He did it. He met Akanishi Jin. And... now? Why was he so greedy wanting more? Why are people like this? If they achieve something they think they would be satisfied, but the opposite: they want even more?
What could he have with Jin? Nothing serious. And even if he played with the thoughts that they might be something he had nothing to offer the other. Kazuya hated this feeling. Being helpless again... messed up...and a little scared.
Even his work didn't go on well, as he planned. His head was so full with his problems and mainly with Akanishi that sometimes he just forgot to answer in the phone normally, sometimes he was saying nonsense and as days went by he lost even regular customers. But he never lost Jin. The only way he could handle him though was keeping a barricade around himself. He didn't want to get more hurt and more messed up. However in this he didn't succeed. After every phonecall he was more and more tempted to just tell his phone number, but for the sake of them both he kept it to himself. There is no path leading up to Akanishi Jin for him and for the singer it was the best too if he kept distance.
***
Three days passed by quickly with three more phone calls. The two men chatted like… friends or for long haven’t met school mates. Well for Akanishi was better he didn’t have to break the ice each times he called Kazuya, but the conversations they had were stuck between the borders of politeness and didn’t lead any further. There was a wall around Kazuya and the singer didn’t know if he was capable of climbing it. His impatience was his biggest enemy on the top of that. The harder he tried to find a small hole on this wall the more time he spent with thinking on the younger man.
The change in Kazuya’s behavior hit back on him and left a bitter taste behind. Actually Jin was the case of the change and he knew it very well. That’s why he couldn’t rest till the other man forgot about his silly misconception Akanishi being a superstar who wouldn’t talk to a call-center boy like Kazu-chan. Well in other circumstances they wouldn’t cross their ways, that’s right, but they did.
They had chance to talk, share their thoughts and even they had a chance to meet. That was the point why they become distanced. Jin knew he messed up with jumping onto the younger man on the first given opportunity. He was a selfish bastard, he didn’t deny.
They kept up the phone calls and Jin was busy with getting closer and closer to the younger man, who always made a step back. After he run out of ideas and turned to his two friends, Ben and Daiki. They already knew the story at least and he didn’t have to let more people join to his own drama. They were already one more than Jin wanted it to be.
“You need a big black car and a deaf driver who will give a lift around while you get into the guy’s pants again.”
“Idiot! That’s not the main object we are talking about.” Akanishi slapped down Daiki’s umpteen sick and absurd idea in the last one and a half hour which that latter came up with. Jin already regretted asking for help from those two playboys whose head was filled mostly with testosterone. “I want to get more, not only a… good fuck. Yeah, if there will be a party in his pajama again I want to be the VIP of course. That’s not what we are talking about right now.”
“What… more?”
The singer watched his friend’s face which showed struggling with the thoughts and he could see that the latter really tried to understand what Jin wanted but it seemed he was far away from that. Yet at least.
“Forget it, jegga.” the singer sighed and ran his fingers through his dark locks.
“I think he is not that far from it.” just then Ben joined to the conversation. “Well, if we want to say it more simple, then you want to get into his pants so that Kazu-chan will kick it off and jump on you free willingly. You want to make the guy fall for you, am I right?”
If someone had a working cell then maybe Ben had some. Though Jin still doubted that can be true after his friend was doing his best to kill them all with his lifestyle. In this case for all surprise the party-king was right.
“Yeah, you can say. Un.”
“That sounds me like you want to date a little schoolgirl. Ha-ha how cute!” Daiki started to laugh but Jin smacked his head.
“It’s almost like that. If we talk about innocence, he is closer to a schoolgirl. That’s why your idea with hitting on him and fucking him before he even could scream for help wouldn’t help at all. That would cause more trouble than progress.”
“HE IS a Call-Boy, Jin! A damn phone-sex guy. How can you talk about innocence?” The dark haired man just shook his head in disbelieve.
“You don’t know him!” Akanishi raised his voice with his index finger warningly.
“But I’m sure he sucked more cock than you changed mobile and we know you always change for a new edition.”
The edge of his words didn’t miss to hit Jin’s ears and made him lose his temper quickly. He grabbed his friend shoulder tightly and shook the man a few times.
“Listen to me dumbass! He Was Virgin! Okay? Got it? What he is talking on phone it’s another question, but that won’t change him and his view of living.”
“Okay! Cut it out buddy. I got it. Your princess is hard to get laid and you want to make it smooth.”
“Instead of picking a fight would you please use your brains? I go and mix a drink for us and until that you should clear your heads too. We won’t go anywhere if you continue like this.” with that Ben left to Jin’s bar and the singer disappeared to the direction of his fancy balcony lighting a cigarette.
The night sky was misty and the lights of the city smothered the faint ones of the stars. Akanishi stepped closer to the closed fence and looked down. Tokyo was always buzzing and showering in lights. Living closer to the clouds had no difference, the noises reached up till the fabulous penthouse on the thirty-six floor too. He blew out the smoke and let the nicotine do its job and brush his ruffled nerves.
The people on the streets seemed to be only moving little points from there, where Jin was standing. How far were they with Kazu-chan from each other? Was it already that much as he could see the walking people down there? … and whenever Kazuya was looking at him, the younger thought he can’t go up to the singer? But there were several options Akanishi could come up with. The elevator was there and even the stairs. Though that was harder to climb, but not as hard as throwing a rope from the balcony down and let the younger climb up on the side of the building. Yes pretty difficult and dangerous on the top of that.
As Jin checked again the height leaning across the closed fence a panicked voice was heard behind him.
“Don’t jump Jinny! I love you!”
“I didn’t want to jump, dope. I’ve just checked the highness.” the singer made a face at the outrush of Daiki who was approaching him with a pacifying-drink in his hand.
“I didn’t mean that whole shit earlier, really.” The dark haired man looked sincere and still worried, but another smack on his head given by Ben got his thoughts together.
“Why would he jump? Don’t play stupid, man.”
“I can see how much you are all over that call-boy. I help you, man. I even buy him a fucking huge bunch of red rose if you want.”
“Do you think it would help?”
“I dunno, but the babes lake it. Flowers, chocolate, jewelry... It always works.” Daiki tried to show an unsure smile.
“ If it had worked already Jin wouldn’t be sitting here pondering about it, after he had put the guy’s cherry-ass into one of the most expensive fancy hotel in Tokyo. Am I right?” Ben cut the conversation.
“Yeah, probably.” Akanishi only chewed on his bottom lip listening to the blond haired man.
“I must tell this is a different case. You have to do it carefully. You must give attention what he needs. Try to lure out the information what he likes and what he is lingering for. Of course you mustn’t ask directly. That’s pretty important first of all...” but on that point his starring friend expression stopped the train of ideas.
“Wow, you make me amazed, man. Since when are you dr. Date Guru?” Jin pulled up one of his famous eyebrow in disbelieve while gazing at the blond haired.
“Shut up and call that fucking line! Tell your turtle that you have an extra ticket for your New Year’s Eve show. I bet he will be interested.”
If Ben could have guessed the lottery as he did with the ticket he would have been millionaire. Almost two hours and a few more drink later Jin got himself together and put the great plan into action with calling Kazuya at the hot-line.
***
Uhh... For this question Kame wasn't ready and most of all, didn’t expect. "Hmm... what kind of music do I like?" He repeated the question of the singer and was desperate to say something. Could he tell the truth? Won't Jin get a little angry and think he is a fan? "Actually... I like... music in general..."
“What about my music? Have you ever heard one of my songs?”
"I... have heard it, but... I don't know your songs that much sorry." What are you doing?? He IS your number one singer!! "What I have heard until now I liked tho..." Lame oh how lame.
‘Yatta!’ That was the perfect chance to pull out the Joker card Akanishi. “What about a taste of it? I’m going to have a live at New Year’s Eve at Saitama Super arena. Two of my friends called off so… I have two free tickets left. Everyone goes out for some party and no one is interested in it so… Would you… ? You can take a friend too, because there are two tickets.“ He was rambling on in embarrassment and already the excitement of Kazu-chan’s answer. Please, please, please don’t say no.
A concert invitation?? Oh God!! It was a dream of him to go true, but... he can't afford it, and... won't his excitement be shown on him if he accepts it? No way he can't get into this so much. "I... I am sorry but I can't afford two tickets, I..."
“Eh? What? No, you misunderstand me. These are VIP tickets. You don’t have to pay for it. I always have some for my friends or family members. But those two idiots called them off three days before the concert. You can have them really…” he peeked inside his fancy flat through the glass-walls. Daiki already owed him and Ben… ? Ben was the father of the idea, so he can’t have any words of protest. They would give their free tickets personally if Jin asked them.
Kame's heart started to beat faster but then it felt as if it was clenched in fists. Give it to his friends... right... because they were just friends. His mind told him to turn it off and never talk to the singer again but he was weak, it was his desire for so long to go to a concert and ... it won. "Oh... if you... really want to give it to me... then... okay." Did he make the right decision?
“Thank you. I hope you will appreciate more than my friends. They’re coming just to have a pass into the after party. So don’t feel sorrow for them.” They can get in anyway Jin thought with a wide grin on his face.
Oh there will be an after party too? Kazuya didn't know why he felt a little jealous. There will be chicks and alcohol right? He didn't even want to think about it. He felt he was ridiculous, he had no right to think of Jin as his own; he can party with anyone and go to bed with anyone.
"Oh... I am the one to need to say thank you very much." Kame's heart stopped for a second. But to this... they have to meet or? "I will get the tickets there at the counter?"
Ups! Tickets. How wise of Ben that he haven’t talked about that part of the plan. What should he do now? “Uh… well… I’m not sure if there I know a reliable staff. I would rather send to you before the concert. “
Kame desperately tried to act calm. "S...send? How?" They really have to meet again?
“I send it to you with a… a car. Yes, I send a taxi to you. That’s the fastest I think.”
Whaaaat?? Wasn't it dangerous? And then he had to tell where he was working? Can he give that information out?? "Uhh... taxi? I don’t think I can give the information out where I work... I mean the address."
“Hmmm… that’s a rule again, ne.” Jin kicked the hard rock of the closed fence in annoyance. Okay dear fucked up system, you can’t fuck with Akanishi Jin. “Okay, okay. Let’s try this. I give you the number of my private taxi now and call it first to give the tickets to the driver. Than you can call him and ask to your workplace, or wherever you want to meet it. Sounds better?”
It was just incredible and almost unbelievable how much Jin trusted him. He knew himself that he could never betray the man but how was Akanishi so sure about it? To give out the number of his private taxi, wanting to give his own phonenumber, trusting him with his identity... Kazuya really lost the thread and didn't know what to think anymore.
"Oh... if it is not dangerous for you... then okay, you can trust me."
“I do Kazu-chan. I do.” He felt victorious and pleased with achieve as he told the numbers one by one to Kazuya slowly that the younger could write them down without a mistake. He was proud of himself that not only he was able to set a meeting again with the other man but what more he will send the car to take Kazu-chan home and he may get the younger man’s address as well.
Kame wrote the numbers down with slightly trembling hands and thanked again, the hundredth time already. "Thank you, I will call the taxi." He didn’t really trust his voice; he was excited and again couldn’t acknowledge and digest the happenings so fast. His life really took a turn.
“Okay and I arrange the tickets right now. See you there Kazu-chan.” Jin couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction.
"Yes, see you there J... Fernandez." A warm feeling flooded Kame and he smiled slightly.
“Yeah, and enjoy please.” with that Akanishi cut the line and walked back to the living room where he had left his impatient buddies to show them his still wide and irritating grin on his face.
***
Kame felt lightheaded but totally confused. He couldn’t help but let his hope rise every time Akanishi behaved with him like this. He will get hurt so much! But still... he was selfish enough; he wanted the illusion right now. He looked around if no one sees him tho he was alone in the building, but he just had to make sure Hide still didn't come to change him in the shift. With a big sigh and a nod he took his cellphone out of his pocket and his shaking hand dialed the number while his heart was throbbing in his throat. His voice was awful he knew, he couldn’t even think straight as he quickly said the address into the phone. He just could hope the driver could hear what he was saying.
It was already half hour left and he didn't get any call which was usual lately and as soon as the clock ticked 2 am he jumped up and got his jacket.
Hide was walking with his hands in his pocket as he raised an eyebrow. It was very unusual that a car like that was standing in front of the Call center. It looked quite wealthy with black glasses, it sure belonged to a rich person. But why was it there? Was it waiting for someone? He was pondering on it as he entered the building, trying to peek into the car but there was only the driver as far as he could see. The young man entered the building and almost fell as Kazuya bumped into him.
"Uhh... I am sorry Hide-kun!" He bowed nervously and picked his mobile up which fell onto the floor, bowed again and rushed out. It was not the usual Kazuya even Hide could tell. Something must have happened. Can it be...?
He waited until Kame exited and then peeked out to see him get into the car and an evil smirk played on his lips. "This is your end princess."
Once inside of the car Kame felt even more nervous. "G... good evening, I am sorry I got into the car, I just... didn't want anyone to notice me... I... am called Kamenashi Kazuya and ... there are supposed to be... two tickets of Akanishi Jin-san's concert..." His voice wavered a little and he could bet the driver thought he was a full-idiot or worse... a fanboy.
“Good evening sir. “ The driver greeted Kazuya with a big bow before he opened the back door for the young man. As soon as he was back into his set he started the engine and they drow off quickly. “May I give you the envelope that Akanishi-san placed in the care of me? It is next to you sir, on the back seat. I don’t know about the content of the packet. The only think I was told that, I have to deliver it into the own hands of Kamenashi Kazuya and take him where he would like to go. May I ask you the address of our destination, sir?”
"A... address??" Kame's eyes widened and he started to get desperate. He heard of no ride to anywhere. "No, no sir you misunderstood I think, I only have to pick the tickets, there is no ride to my home, I will walk, thank you."
“There was no misunderstanding, sir. Akanishi-san had an extra care of your ride to your home. He made me promise that you won’t have to walk or wait for any public transport in this cold. Please just tell me where should I turn and which direction.”
Kame was baffled. What was this good for? To take him home? Jin really treated him as something special but why? "Uh... but... I don’t have enough money with me now to pay for the ride, it is really okay, you can just put me out, I don’t live far." He tried again but didn’t want to be impolite.
“My whole respectful sir, but if I leave you here in the middle of the night Akanishi-san would care for my dislocation by himself. I’m working for this company over five years and I’ve been reliable worker the whole time. Please don’t make me an unemployed person.”
Kame shut his mouth up immediately. He had no clue why 'Akanishi-san' had this much care for him, but he didn't want to cause trouble to the driver. "I am sorry sir." He didn’t refuse anymore, he said the exact address and was silent all the way.
The black car took Kazuya home in a few minutes and just after the young man disappeared behind the entrance-door the driver took his mobile.
“Yes, sir… He was taken home safely and quickly. Yes, sir… I gave him the envelope of course… Yes… I have the addresses and the phone number, sir. I sent it to you, Akanishi-san right now in mail… Thank you, sir. Yes sir, have a good night sir.”
Kame sighed as he looked after the leaving taxi through his window, clenching the envelope to his chest. Carefully he crept into the house, not to wake his brothers up and opened to check the tickets. Only then he noticed there was a small note to it. His heart started to race again and he didn't know how much more he can take. His days just went on as if he was living a dream but it was harder than he thought.
*****
To be continued
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