Eternally Yours: Chapter 10: How Devious
Disclaimer: The characters found within this fanfiction belong to the very talented Manga-ka, Takanaga Hinako and her manga Koi Suru Bo-kun (The Tyrant Falls in Love) and its prequel Challengers.
Title: Eternally Yours
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Perhaps somewhat out-of-character.
Characters: Chamuel, The Guardian, Hiroto, Tetsuhiro and Souichi.
Word Count: 1,749
CHAPTER TEN: HOW DEVIOUS
Tatsumi Souichi could not believe his ears. Not only had Morinaga gone drinking without him, but now he was smashed and at the hands of who knew what kind of suspicious individual. Now, thanks to his kouhai's reckless behavior, he was forced to go and get him, to rescue him from the hands of the person who'd been on the other end of the line.
'This is bad,' thought Souichi as he struggled to find the keys to the apartment. He was, himself, half smashed. Due to that, he was in need of some sort of transport.
Souichi left the apartment and walked down the street, searching for a taxi. It was a few blocks, before there'd be any taxis driving around, looking for customers if they hadn't been called in already. He'd tell the taxi driver the name of the bar and he wouldn't have to worry about getting lost, or worse.
Just as he thought that, he spotted a cab running through the streets. He signaled the cab to come to a stop.
When the taxi drew up to him, he swayed a bit, muttering, “Shit,” as he got into the cab, “Take me to Adamsite. Make it quick,” he grumbled the last.
At the mention of the bar, the driver looked back at his passenger through the rear view mirror, but only mumbled, “Yes Sir,” before putting the car into drive. Souichi, being half drunk as he was, didn't catch the skeptical glance the driver gave him.
“We're here, Sir,” came the drivers voice, sounding from afar.
Souichi jumped up with a start. He'd drifted off for a bit there. Quickly, he got out his wallet and paid the taxi his due, before getting out.
Once he was free of the taxi, he stomped his way into the bar, getting ready to yell his lungs out at Morinaga.
'That idiot, what was he doing making me come all the way over here?' Souichi's mind rambled. He was, however a bit more worried about the stranger whom had earlier answered the phone. What was his name again? Hikaru? No, that wasn't it. It didn't matter, he would make sure to take Morinaga away from the stranger, even if he had to drag him all the way back to their shared apartment.
He hadn't liked the stranger's voice one bit. He didn't know what was worse, Chamuel, or Morinaga's bartender friend.
He pushed through the bar doors furiously and found himself within, the change in atmosphere proved to be quite drastic. Outside it had been a bit chilly, but once one stepped inside, they'd feel heat warming them.
The lights weren't too bright, in fact they were quite low, giving the bar a smoky ambiance. Low music played in the background. Souichi was a little startled by the change in atmosphere, but reminded himself why he was there.
With a shake of his blonde mane, he walked up to the bar, where a bartender was cleaning the counter.
“I'm looking for Morinaga,” Souichi spoke, in as steady a manner as he could manage.
The bartender at the bar was not Hiroto, but one who usually worked along side him during the week. He took note, upon looking Tatsumi over, of his disheveled appearance. He could tell from experience that this man, looking for someone by the name of Morinaga, had been drinking. However, he had received specific instructions from Hiroto on what to do when this man came in.
“Please follow me,” spoke the bartender as he walked to the end of the bar, pointing to a door, which read, 'Employees Only.'
“He's in there,” said the bartender while glancing at Tatsumi.
Souichi, himself, however, started to feel ill at ease. Something was bugging him, yet he just couldn't place his finger on it. He thought it a bit suspicious that he'd been sent to the back door of the building. Had something happened to Morinaga? Maybe he was sick? Whatever the matter, he'd soon find out, thought he as he cleared his mind of his suspicions, pushing open the double doors.
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Hiroto had felt an indescribable urge earlier to taunt Tatsumi Souichi. That guy was so stubborn, always so composed that when something pushed him out of control he would go into complete disarray. That was how he found himself tricking Tatsumi into believing he would do something to his kouhai, if he didn't come and get him. But then, he hadn't expected what had happened after that.
“Was that my phone?” asked a drowsy Morinaga. “Who was it?”
“That was your Senpai,” smiled Hiroto. “You'll be happy to know he is coming all this way to get you,” he told him victoriously as he cleaned a wine cup. He then turned around when he realized he had not heard an answer from Angel-kun.
There Angel-kun was, with his head lying on the bar, his expression filled with weariness. He'd fallen asleep on the bar and Hiroto couldn't help but feel tender affection for the man.
“Takanaga-san, I'm taking a break, think you can handle it?” asked Hiroto of the other bartender.
“There aren't too many people, so I should be fine,” Takanaga replied with a nod.
Hiroto dispensed with his apron and proceeded to go around the bar to where Angel-kun now lay sleeping. He couldn't possibly leave him lying like that. He'd find him a place comfortable enough for him to rest while his Senpai came to pick him up.
Gently, he shook his friend's shoulder, “Angel-kun, please wake up. At least long enough for me to get you to the back of the bar,” he continued to shake him.
Tetsuhiro stirred and barely managed to make out what Hiroto was telling him. Hiroto then hoisted him up and they started to walk towards the back.
Hiroto stopped, “Takanaga-san, there's a man that's coming to pick this guy up. He may ask for me, or for Morinaga, so please make sure to send him to the back. You can't miss him. Thanks,” he half-waved with Morinaga's weight on one side.
Once past the double doors, the scenery changed once again. In comparison to the dark lit room on the other side, this one was bright. Rectangle long lights hung from the ceiling, the room was designed to open into accessible space. To the left of the room, the walls were occupied by large shelves, filled with bottles of wine. A metallic door that led to a refrigerated room was in-between two of the shelves. One side had a small sink along with cleaning utensils. Whatever space there was left had been filled with wooden boxes, which held other merchandize designed for Adamsite. Then, to the right side, there was a lounge for the employees of the establishment. There too, was a couch against the wall, a table in the middle, on the opposite side a small fridge and a microwave.
Hiroto took Angel-kun over to the couch. This area, was supposed to be for employees only, but Angel-kun was his friend, so he could bend the rules a little bit.
He helped the man lay on the couch, gently, before going to get him a glass of water. His dear Angel-kun would be sure to suffer dearly tomorrow for drinking so recklessly.
“Angel-kun, wake up, here's some water,” he said as he tried to bring the man back to consciousness. His friend, however, wouldn't budge. The ever sweet man, was far too gone, breathing deeply in his sleep.
Hiroto, watching him, felt anger well within himself. He knew he wasn't justified to feel such anger, but he felt it nonetheless. He understood his friend was in love with someone else and he had never seriously declared his feelings to Angel-kun, so he had no say in the matter.
He, however, sometimes wished he'd been a bit more aggressive with his feelings and shown him how he really felt. But then, he couldn't say it was love. It was more like infatuation, a yearning for something stable and meaningful. He knew Morinaga was that type of guy and he had as yet to meet anyone else quite like him.
Hiroto sighed as he gazed at his friend once more. Well, Angel-kun wasn't the only one who could play dirty, he smirked mischievously. He passed his hand through the sleeping mans ebony tresses, it felt so soft. Angel-kun was too deep in sleep to protest, as Hiroto closed in on him and placed his lips on his. He tasted the alcohol, but he didn't care as he enjoyed the feeling of the others lips against his.
Then, he felt hands cup the back of his head and he stilled, pulling away. Green irises were looking at him, with confusion, “Hiroto?” asked Morinaga, blinking as though he weren't quite certain of what was going on.
“Umm, hi,” spoke Hiroto sheepishly, with a small smile.
“MORINAGA!” one very familiar voice yelled furiously.
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The angel of tolerance gazed back into the pool, he and his precious Gatekeeper had been witness to Hiroto's mischievous actions.
The Gatekeeper frowned, still held in the comfort of Chamuel's arms, “I hope this isn't going to cause further complications.”
Chamuel sighed softly, his breath causing the auburn shoulder length hair of his beloved's to rise and fall back into place. “Do I not help everyone at some point or another to find their soul-mate? I shall help him as well, but perhaps, he is needed here. Surely, Tatsumi Souichi, will now think about his feelings, his reactions and whats more, about severing the red string of fate so that Morinaga Tetsuhiro is free to find another.”
“And then, will our love for one another be invalidated?”
“You worry too much about this being a sin, it is not, otherwise we would, both of us, already have been kicked out of heaven, would we not? For he sees all and he knows all.”
The Gatekeepers turquoise eyes were cast downward, sighing, “Still...” his voice trailed off as he pulled himself out of Chamuels embrace.
It caused the long white haired male to wonder if he'd soon have to pay another visit to them. If his dear Gatekeeper were to unleash his power it would drain him of far too much energy, even they, those of the heavens, could be destroyed.
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Author Note from baby_ritz: I feel super hyper!If I could do cartwheels I would! Unfortunately I'm extremely uncoordinated which explains all those purple spots on my skin. As always, I'm in your care. Feel free to give pointers! Enjoy!
Author Note from tatsumi_senpai: Uhgh... there's a skunk somewhere that lives close by, I'm sure of it... as every night... blech... how am I supposed to write with that stentch? D: On Another note I think EY should be finished within a few more chapters then I can concentrate on KB more... which baby_ritz is also helping me with. And on another note, I've had this planned for awhile... Nowaki x Hiroki from Junjou Romantica (Egoist couple) will be having a 31 day fananza called Christmas in July... hopefully I can post one chapter a day of it throughout the days of July (I've already got chapter one writ, but it wont go up till the first.)