He loves you part 1
Title: He loves you part 1
Pairing: Yabu Kota x Inoo Kei
Rating: PG-13
Type: Chaptered
Author: Hagino Aimi
Summary: I seriously don’t know how to summarize but let’s just say Yabu was attracted to Inoo Kei when they met on the way to Yabu’s fiancé’s bachelorette’s party.
A/N: Just something I made out of blue, it’s too long so I have to cut it.
“Gosh… how annoying is that party” Yabu managed to get out of his bachelor party that his Best friend/ Best man, Yaotome Hikaru held for him somewhere at a night club in Tokyo. Bachelor parties are very rare in Japan, just that he studied abroad in America and he met his fiancé there so bachelor and bachelorette parties seems like a culture to them. It’s not like he didn’t enjoy it, he did. The stripper girls were hot and it’s not actually good for him since he kinda felt guilty for even thinking like that, since he has a fiancé, Sengoku Minami.
He just didn’t feel like having a party after all the plans, work, budgets etc. just thinking of those made him stress he just wants to go to sleep.Just as he reached the elevator of the condominium he pressed the button, the door slide open and he walked in.
“Hold the door!”
Yabu heard someone shout then the person just rushed in elevator the second it was about to close. Yabu could only look at the panting blonde boy in confusion and blinked his eyes several times. Then the boy pressed the button no 9, the floor where he’s living at. Then it didn’t take long for Yabu to realize who the boy is.
“You’re… the stripper?” Yabu guessed and never taking his eyes of the boy.
Inoo’s eyes widen in shock and he looks to his side at Yabu an answered with a small voice “Yeah”.
The moment Inoo turn his face to his and look at him in the eye, In an instant, Yabu was amazed on how a boy could be so… beautiful. but the tension between them became awkward when Inoo answered him. Then the lift stopped all of the sudden, shaking slightly but both managed to stand on their feet, then the light in the lift became dim.
Yabu tried to click the emergency button but it didn’t light up. He pressed the other buttons but none of them work. “We’re stuck” He stated, a bit panic inside but try to keep his cool.
“What happened?” Inoo asked.
Yabu looked around; trying to guess for the answer but all that he could say was “I don’t know”
The both of them were leaning against the wall facing eachother but not looking at eachother at all. Yabu at times would check his cellphone if the connection is working but it’s not at all. Inoo did the same but for Inoo checking his cellphone once is enough. After almost half an hour pass none of them spoke a word, Just dead silence.
“I’m Inoo Kei”
Yabu looked up from his cellphone and stare at Inoo for a moment and registered what Inoo said then he shook his head in realization.
“I’m Yabu Kota…” Yabu replied simply.
“The fiancé?” Inoo guessed since Yabu’s fiancé’s friend mentioned about Yabu’s name to Inoo.
“Yeah” Yabu nodded.
“Congrats then” Inoo gave a slight smile.
“Thanks” Yabu smiled back.
“So um… You’re seriously a stripper?” Yabu asked the first thing that came to his mind.
“Only until this night… I’m quitting” Inoo answered.
“Why’s that?” Yabu asked again, part of him is somehow happy that Inoo mention he is quitting.
“I’m bored of stripping” Inoo answered with full honesty.
Yabu didn’t react for a second then he laughed at the answer, seeing Yabu’s squinty eyes and smile made Inoo smiled too.
“Naah…” Inoo sigh. “Just.. Personal reasons”
Yabu looked at Inoo, who look to the side, avoiding eye contact with Yabu because Inoo couldn’t help but blush.
“You’re not getting a bachelor party like your fiancé?”
“uhhh…. I kinda ran away from mine… I just don’t like to party during hectic week” Yabu confessed truthfully. “Well it’s looks like you’re not gonna strip tonight” Yabu raised up his hand showed the time on his wrist watch to Inoo. Inoo lean a bit closer to see ’12.59pm’.
“looks like it” Inoo murmured.
“Just a few seconds more to 12” Yabu said when he looks at his wrist watch. “Oh, it’s already 12” He pointed out when the time change. then he got startled when he heard Inoo’s cellphone ringing.
“It’s just my alarm clock, sorry” Inoo explained at shut it off.
“Alarm clock at 12?” Yabu raised an eyebrow.
“Well believe it or not, It’s my birthday”
Yabu’s expression soften, he was slightly shock too. To think he was about to spend his birthday doing… stripping infront of girls. What a worst way to spend birthday, especially being stuck in an elevator with a stranger.
“Happy birthday” Yabu greeted, trying to cheer the man he barely know.
“Thanks” Inoo laughs a bit.
Then all of the sudden the light brightened and the lift start to move again.
“Oh, it’s working” Yabu murmured. “I guess the power went off for a bit…You know what… go home” He said in the end. Yabu felt bad for him to spend his birthday like this.
“What?”
*ting*
The door slide opens once they reach the floor.
“Celebrate your birthday while you still can. I’ll come up with a reason why you didn’t come” Yabu insisted as he steps out.
Inoo was lost at words at Yabu’s statement; he wanted to protest a bit but he has to admit, he’s tired himself.
“Thanks” was the only word that came out of his mouth.
“And oh…” Before Yabu forgets, he take out his wallet but the door closes. “Shit!” He cursed, and looked up. ‘8th’ floor’ he read. Then he looks around and ran to the fire escape stairs.
Inoo on the other hand smiled in the lift on his own; to be honest he didn’t really want to do the stripping anymore because he has had enough of this dark nature. He hates being called what he isn’t. Until he met Yabu, who saved his life, or more like the elevator but whatever.
when the door opens, he saw Yabu panting hard.
“Yabu-kun” He stepped out of the lift.
“Here” Yabu shove his hand in it was money to Inoo, still breathing heavily.
“What for?” He questioned.
“You came all the way here… so it’s the least I could do… in behalf of my fiancé” Yabu said once he got his breathing to calm down.
Inoo hesitated for a moment but nonetheless, received the money in his hand. “Thank you” He stated.
“You’re welcome” Yabu responded. “Now go have fun” He smiled, pats Inoo’s shoulder and walk pass by him and click the button lift.
Inoo could only walk forward after that, once he was at the entrance he turn back to see no one was there, except for the high class condominium infront of him. Actually, he didn’t really know what to do on his birthday. “Yabu Kota” He recalled back the person’s name and smile, Yabu’s kindness somehow touched his heart.
More than a month later….
Yabu just got out of his office and was walking on his way home. “Hello?” He picked up his cellphone when his wife called.
“Ah, Kouchan, Me and my girlfriends are going out to have dinner together tonight, so I’ll be home a little bit late. I mean, if you allow me to-“
“it’s okay Miichan, I don’t mind” Yabu cut her sentence as he chuckled hearing Minami’s cheerful voice, that means she’s quite excited about it.
“really? Kouchan, Now I feel so so so so so bad! I mean, I haven’t seen Sakichan in centuries! She happened to renew her passport when I was at work and I didn’t recognize her at first since she dyed her hair! And oh, I called the rest of the girls to have dinner too! And if you wanna come it’s okay too afterall Aichan’s husband and Azusa’s boyfriend will be there” Minami explained.
Yabu could only stand there speechless; Minami does seem more than excited. He likes it that his wife is happy and that’s all he need to know to make him happy too.
“I think I’ll just go home… Well, since you’re gonna be out, I think I’m gonna go get a massage” Yabu changed his mind in the end since he remembered how his shoulders were aching recently.
“Oh yeah, you should definitely do that. I told you to just see the doctor” Minami scolded for a little bit. She kept reminding Yabu on how he should have gone to the doctor but Yabu kept on telling her that it’s nothing serious.
“I’ll just get the massage, Okay?” Yabu ignored Minami’s statement, after getting a ‘yes’ from her, they hung up.
Once Yabu reached the spa place where his wife recommended, he walked straight to the counter and asked for an hour massage. He didn’t really know what to do there since he’s not a big fan of spa; he was told to go into the room and he place his bag down on the chair then he sat down on the bed/table massage. He was thinking if he should take his clothes off or not yet. He did saw the towel and robe hanging, though he wasn’t sure if he should get into that or not. Then he heard the door open and he turn around to see the person who came in, and the person looks very familiar to him.
Inoo came into the room, then he close the door and once he turn around, he paused at his track once he saw who his client was. Yabu Kota he thought. It didn’t took him long to realize it at all.
Yabu got confused as to why the masseur suddenly stops once he comes in, he tilt his head to the side in confusion. Maybe it’s because he haven’t taken his clothes off “Oh…Sorry, should I take my clothes off?” Yabu apologized then he stood up. Inoo didn’t say anything and went to the table to get the equipments.
When Inoo went to the table, Yabu was taking off his blazer, then he recognize the side view of the masseur’s face. He tried to recall back where have he seen him.
“Once uh…. Once you’re done taking your clothes off, put the towel around your waist and lie down there” Inoo instructed, stuttering for a bit.
Finally once the person talk, Yabu remembered that voice, the pinky lips, the blonde boy from the elevator, the stripper?!?! He thought.
“Inoo-kun?” Yabu asked and he let go of his tie.
Crap Inoo thought. He actually wished that Yabu didn’t recognize him. He turn around and smiled slightly at Yabu. “Long time no see?” Inoo wasn’t sure at all.
Yabu was surprised, what a coincidence to meet again after weeks, after the incident. Maybe something in him was glad to meet Inoo again because he seems to smile too. “You work here now?” Yabu asked. “That’s great” He stated after getting a nod from Inoo.
“And your hair is black now” Yabu pointed out. “It looks better on you” He complimented him.
“Thanks, Yabu-kun” Inoo said, and then he sigh. “So… let’s get started”
“Oh yeah… sure” Yabu nodded, he took off his tie and shirt, Inoo couldn’t help but glance at Yabu’s back every minute, even if he was getting the things ready. He blushed once he saw Yabu half naked; he had to shake his thoughts away. Then Yabu lie down on the table massage on his stomach.
Inoo put on oil on his hand, and then he took a silent deep breath before he place his hands on yabu’s back, gently massaging him.
“My shoulder has been hurting for a week now. I wonder if it’s because I was slouching so much facing the goddamn laptop” Yabu started up the conversation, cursing a bit, then he heard Inoo’s light laugh.
“You need to do back stretch everyday in order to prevent the pain” Inoo adviced, then he moved his hands to Yabu’s shoulder, massaging gently. For the first time ever since he started working at the spa, he felt weird touching somebody’s body, he didn’t feel that way ever since he started until now.
“It’s not like you’re facing the computer 24/7 right?” Inoo asked.
“You’re right… I just have a lot in mind I guess” Yabu agreed. “You’re really good at this” He commented when Inoo massage his shoulders.
“Thanks…It’s natural to be stress. You can shout here if you want” Inoo insisted.
“Yeah, right” Yabu laughed. “Well unless you want people outside to think you’re the worst masseur I will shout” He teased Inoo for a bit.
“I’m sure you’re kind enough not to let people get fired” Inoo said back.
Yabu smirked. “Well since you complimented me… I won’t say a word”
“I’m not that bad!” Inoo protested and Yabu just laughed it off.
The both of them constantly kept on talking, they talked about work and Inoo asked how marriage life was treating him, just about life. After the massage was done, Yabu was putting on his shirt already and he was buttoning his shirt, then he stare at Inoo as he was putting things back. It was the best massage he ever got. But that’s not the point, the point is… he wanted to see Inoo again, and have calm conversation like earlier… but if he comes here again and again, that would be lame, so it’s better to just be straight forward.
“Ne, Inoo-kun” He called out.
“Hm?” Inoo turn around to face Yabu.
“What time does your shift end?” Yabu asked.
“My shift usually ends around 8.30pm. Why?” Inoo answered.
If you’re free… do you wanna hang out someday?” Yabu asked and put his tie in his bag since he was lazy to put it on.
Inoo parted his lips to say something but nothing came out, or more like the moment he met eyes with Yabu he felt embarrass. “Well… If you’re not busy yourself, sure” He answered.
Yabu smiled. “That’s great. Well I’m free for lunch tomorrow what about you?”
“… well… I’m always free during lunch hour” he replied.
“Okay… can I have your number then?” Yabu asked.
Inoo looked around for a pen but instead Yabu handed him his cellphone. “Type in here” He said. Inoo grab the Yabu’s cellphone and type his number in and he gave back his cellphone.
“Thanks” Yabu said. “And thanks for the massage. It was the best” he added.
“You’re welcome” Inoo simply replied.
When Yabu left the building, he couldn’t help but smile, he didn’t know why and he didn’t need to know, all he knows he was just happy to see Inoo again. Even on his way home he felt happy inside, plus the massage, he couldn’t be any more happier.
“Heeeeyyyy~~~ hunnih!” Minami shouted and giggled as she saw Yabu came in the apartment.
Yabu place his jacket on the couch and sigh. “You’re drunk again” He pointed out. Well atleast she got home safely that’s good enough for Yabu..
“I had a couple of dwinks!” Minami made an ok sign and when she made her way to him she stumbled for a bit and hugged him. “I mish you Kouchan”
Yabu patted her head and hugs her tightly. “I miss you too Miichan” He kissed her forehead. “Let’s get you to bed… before you destroy all the things here” He said playfully.
“Heyyyy~~~” She whined. “All I did was twying to count sugar! They’re sure widiculas! Like human!” She pointed at herself and Yabu.
“Offff to bed” He said and he carried Minami bridal style, he took off Minami’s shoes and put them aside, and help her changes her clothes into pajamas. Today was a lot easier for Yabu to handle Minami, unlike before; Minami was hard to take care of when she’s drunk. It’s not like Minami is an alcoholic, she just happened to drink some once a week.
Once he got her to go to sleep, he did himself a favor and took a shower. But the moment he was cleaning his shoulder he remembered the way Inoo’s hand was massaging his shoulders and he closed his eyes, remembering back the gentle touch, then he shook his head off before he went too far into thinking. After the shower he put on his clothes before heading to bed. He lay down beside Minami and charge his cellphone beside him on the bedside table. Then he remembered Inoo gave him his number.
“I wonder if he’s awake” He murmured. He wanted to text Inoo, but then again it would seem like he was being too much as a new friend, so he let go of his cellphone and drift off to sleep… but then again…
*****^******^*****
Inoo kept on staring at his cellphone beside him, laying on the futon on his stomach and facing to the side, tapping his finger out of desperation. Gosh it’s not like I have his cellphone number! Inoo felt like kicking himself for not asking Yabu for his number. If only he was brave enough to ask.
“ughhhhhhhh” He roll and roll until he reach the wall, practically out of his blanket. Then all the sudden, his cellphone rang, he quickly roll back to his futon but a bit too much and almost crushing his cellphone. He laid on his side and grab his cellphone and read the text.
Yo!
How silly of me. I forget
To give you my cellphone number!
This is me, the forgetful Yabu Kota.
night!
Inoo smiled at the message, save his number and replied to him. After that he exhale, now he felt less anxious and nervous, He can finally go to sleep in peace.
*****^*****^****
“owwww” Minami hiss in pain when she woke up, she pressed her palm against her head in attempt to reduce the pain in her head.
“Good morning” Yabu came into the room all dressed up and he sat down on the side of the bed and kiss Minami’s forehead.
“Oh my god…I can’t believe I did this again” She whined as she recalled drinking alcohol last night. But that’s all she could remember. She didn’t remember getting back home, or if she did anything stupid. “How did I get home?” She asked, looking around in a haze.
“I guess you figured your way home last night. Coz when I got here, you were pretty much drunk counting sugars on the couch” Yabu explained and went to the other side, sitting down and checked his cellphone.
“Wow” Minami commented in amusement. It’s not the first time she heard what she has done when she’s drunk. “I’m sorry if I caused you trouble Kouchan” She stood up on her knees on the bed and hug Yabu from the back and kissed his neck.
“It’s alright, Miichan” Yabu reassured. “You took care of me when I was drunk. so we’re both even” He added and turn around to face her to kiss her on the lips but she pulled back. “what?” He asked.
“I haven’t brush my teeth and I smell” She reasoned out.
“I don’t care” He said and he pushes her to the bed and kisses her. Minami could only giggle and replied to the kiss as she raised her hands up and wrap them around Yabu’s neck.
“Ne, I’m gonna have lunch outside with a friend. Do you want to go with me?” Yabu asked when he broke the kiss.
“Sure, Kouchan” She agreed just like that. “Who is this friend of yours?”
“Oh it’s the masseur from last night” He got up from the bed and walk to the table to pack his files.
“You made friends with a masseur?” She looks at Yabu in disbelief. Yabu is friendly, but sometimes he overly friendly.
“Yeah. I don’t know he’s really fun to talk to. Wait till you meet him” Yabu said then he walk towards the bed and gave a peck to Minami’s lips.
“I thought Hikaru Kun is the most fun to talk to” Minami stated, since Hikaru is afterall Yabu’s best no.1 friend, the comedian of all his friends.
“Well. Hikaru is too funny. But I don’t know… He’s kind of… charming” Yabu stated, trying to describe Inoo to his wife.
Minami blinked his eyes in confusion. “Okay it’s either you are in love with this man or are you suggesting a man for me?” She asked sarcastically.
Yabu laughed “It’s nothing like that~”
“Well if I fall in love with this friend of yours, you only have yourself to blame” she said playfully.
“Sure honey, whatever you say. I gotta go now” he said and playfully ruffle her hair and walked out of the room.
“Take care, Kouchan!!!!”
He heard Minami shouted from the room making him chuckle. He walked out of the apartment and went to the elevator and as soon as he got in, he exhaled as if he swallowed a big air. First of all, the ‘charming’ part came out of his lips without even thinking twice. It’s not like he has like feelings towards Inoo, it’s just that he finds Inoo interesting that’s all.
*****^*****^*****
“Thank you for coming” Inoo said and slightly bowed at the client.
“Oh, thank you too for the wonderful massage. I’ll come by again for sure” She said gleefully before she left, she even waved at Inoo as she went to the door.
“Good job Today, Inoochan” The manager, Fujimoto Miki praises and winked at him. “She told me that you’re cute” She added.
“Oh yeah?” Inoo chuckled; he walked to the counter to Miki.
“Yeah. She also said that she wanted to introduce her daughter to you so you both could get along and get married one day” Miki continued.
“Aren’t you exaggerating there for a bit, Mikichan?” Inoo asked.
“I am not lying~” She whined because it seems that Inoo doesn’t really believe in things quiet easily. “Besides~ isn’t it time for you to find the girl of your life already~?” Miki teased and poke Inoo’s shoulder with her pen.
“Meh. I think I’ll do that once I turn 28. No need to rush afterall” He said back.
“Easy for you to say, you’re a guy” Miki pointed out and sigh. “Oh, it’s lunch break already. Let’s go eat” She stated after looking at the clock.
“Oh, I’m eating out with a friend” Inoo informed and went behind the counter to get his cellphone.
“Awh mann~” Miki sulked. “With who? A girl” she assumed.
“No. a guy friend” He said, eyes not taking of his cellphone and he read the ‘1 message received’.
Meet me at Sou nana restaurant.
I find the closest restaurant to your work
So you don’t have trouble yourself. See ya~
“What are you smiling about there, Inoochaaaannn~?” Miki nudge Inoo’s shoulder.
Inoo didn’t realize he was smiling at all; he shakes his head and places his cellphone in his pocket.
“It’s nothing Mikichan” He said. Then he looked through the glass door, the restaurant is just right infront of his workplace, across the street.
“Yooo-“
“Oh good you’re here” Inoo cut Miydate’s sentence once he arrived since Miydate will cover for his shift. “Well I’m off now” He announced and he got out of the building, walking across the street to the restaurant. He pushed the door open and walks in, he looked around for Yabu but there was no sign of him.
“Inoo kun” Yabu called out from the corner beside the window.
Inoo walk towards him. “Hi Yabu-kun”
“Glad you could make it” Yabu grinned at him.
“of course… It took me less than a minute to get here” Inoo pointed out and he sit at the opposite side of Yabu.
“You’re welcome for making your life easier” Yabu gave Inoo thumbs up.
Inoo saw a bag on the table, it was light blue color and it seems like it’s a woman’s bag, but before he could think further the girl sat next to Yabu.
“Sorry it took me long” Minami apologized; she was at the girls bathroom earlier.
“Oh… You must be Inoo kun?” Minami asked and smiled at Inoo.
Although somewhere in Inoo’s heart, he was a little disappointed since he was looking forward to just have lunch with Yabu. “Yeah” Inoo answered nonetheless.
“Inoo kun this is my wife Minami” Yabu introduced her to him.
“Nice to meet you Minami” Inoo smiled slightly.
“Nice to meet you too Inoo kun” She smiled back. “Ne… You know Kouchan told me you’re charming” she added.
“shhhh” Yabu blushed when he was found out.
“Really?” It’s Inoo’s turn to blush now.
“and Kouchan’s right. You seem really charming. But I guess it’s just the aura ne. and you’re seriously pretty~” She kept on complimenting Inoo. Inoo felt too fluttered, he was lost for words.
Yabu on the other side thought that he somehow regretted brining Minami with him, though he thought thinking like this is wrong since Minami is his wife and he was the one who invited her anyway. He did notice that the moment Minami appeared, he saw Inoo’s expression slightly changed, he doesn’t know what it is but he knew it’s not a good feeling.
Most of the conversation was between Minami and Inoo since Minami talks a lot. Not like Yabu didn’t mind because Minami knows how to brighten up the mood but he would like a moment of talking to Inoo too. After the lunch, they bit their goodbyes, Yabu told Minami to go ahead to the car, then he went after Inoo before he walked back to his work.
“Inoo!”
Inoo turn around as Yabu called him out.
“You seem upset” Yabu stated.
Was I that readable? Inoo thought in disbelief and since Yabu noticed that, he decided not to lie then. “…I guess you could say that” He said.
“I’m sorry…” Yabu apologized.
What was I thinking?!?!!? Inoo thought, he shouldn’t have told him the truth. “No it’s okay” Inoo reassured.
“Minami turned out talking a lot than I expected” Yabu laughs a bit. “… Let me make it up to you” He continued.
“It’s fine Kouchan-“ Inoo gasped when he realized he called Yabu ‘kouchan’ then he covered his mouth with his hand.
Yabu’s heart made a kyun sound and he thought it was cute of Inoo.
“I mean… Yabu kun!” Inoo corrected and he cursed himself inside. “I… I gotta go” He stuttered a bit then he ran off. Leaving Yabu speechless. Maybe it’s because the way Minami called him Kouchan unconsciously influenced him.
*****^*****^******^*****
At night Yabu couldn’t sleep. He looked at Minami beside him and was a little envious that she is sleeping so peacefully. He just couldn’t forget Inoo’s face when he saw Minami came in. He just felt horrible. He thought that it would be great to invite his wife and introduce her to Inoo and get along with eachother. But it was different than what he was expecting. He just couldn’t forgive himself. He sat up on the bed and reached for his cellphone to look at the time ’12.13am’
He went out of his bedroom to the balcony; he keeps staring at Inoo’s name in his cellphone then he look up at the view infront of him, the city of Tokyo. Somewhere out there, he wondered if Inoo is thinking the same as him… Sleeping or awake.
Yabu hesitated for a bit before he press ‘call’ on the screen. He took a deep breath and press call and brought his cellphone up to his ear.
****^*****^****^******
Inoo couldn’t sleep at all.
He drank water.
He read novel.
He rolls on the floor back and forth.
He hugs all of the pillows he has.
Nothing seems to make him go to sleep!!
“Gaaaahhhh!!!!” Inoo yelled in frustration.
All he could think of was the expression Yabu had when he accidentally called him Kouchan. He was embarrassed enough to call him that. “What the hell got into meeeeeeee?” Inoo ruffled his own hair with his hands.
His cellphone rang and Inoo was alarmed. He grab his cellphone and look at the caller’s name. ‘Yabu Kota’
Inoo sat up on his futon, he took a deep breath and answered the call.
“Hello?”
“Ah… Inoo.. You’re still awake” Yabu said.
“…You too” Inoo responded.
“sorry to have call you this late night” Yabu apologized.
“No it’s okay… I’m glad you called” There he goes again, speaking without thinking, Inoo hit his head with his pillow.
Yabu was surprised. Inoo was glad? Somehow knowing Inoo was glad made him pleased. He wanted to make Inoo feel more than glad.
“Inoo…” Yabu started.
“Yeah…?”
“Nothing… Just wanna say your name” Yabu stated.
“Oh… Inoo nodded.
“…Kei”
Inoo went speechless… Yabu just said his first name… his heart did a flip for a bit there.
“Kei” Yabu said again.
“… Kota…” Inoo voiced out, though a bit shyly.
Somehow Yabu could imagine Inoo’s lips right infront of him and wanted to kiss it. He wanted to kiss Inoo’s lips so badly.
“G-Good night” Yabu stuttered and hung up the phone.
“What?” Inoo questioned but Yabu had already hung up. Well he did felt something different just now… by the way Yabu called his name the second time. He place his cellphone aside and bury his head into the pillow and scream there.
****^*****^****^*****
Yabu didn’t notice that he was breathing nervously. He just… he couldn’t think straight. The thing is… he didn’t feel guilty at all for thinking like that. He walked back to his room and lay down on bed, he look to his side his wife’s back was facing him then he move closer and place his hands around her waist and kiss her shoulder… Somewhere at the back of his mind, He wished that it was Inoo.
******^*****^****^****
It’s been a week since the call Inoo and Yabu had. After that none of them contact eachother. Inoo didn’t want to bother Yabu, Yabu didn’t want to bother Inoo. But Inoo couldn't help but think about that call that night. If only he could go back to time and have the courage to call him back.
“Inoo, your client is already in the room” Miki informed once Inoo got in.
“Thanks” Inoo stated and went in. But he didn’t expect it to be
“Kota” Inoo unconsciously said.
“Oh… hey…” Yabu smiled a bit. “I uh… my shoulder hurts…” He reasoned out.
Inoo couldn’t believe it. After a week Yabu suddenly appear into the room. He was sitting on the massage table, only wearing his pants and he acted as if what had happened a week ago like it’s nothing.
“Oh um… just lay down” Inoo instructed.
“No it’s fine I’ll just sit here, it’s just my shoulder anyway” Yabu stated.
“Um… sure” Inoo said, a bit nervous. He put on the oil into his hands and turn around facing Yabu. “turn around…” He said.
“No” Yabu said.
Inoo was a little bit shock by that then he had no choice, he place his hands on both side of Yabu’s shoulders, with Yabu’s face close to his. He massaged Yabu’s shoulder lightly at first, then put a bit pressure. All of the sudden, he felt Yabu’s hand on his cheek. His face slowly inches closer and before he could think of what was happening Yabu was already placing his lips on his.
“What was that for?” Inoo asked, breaking the kiss.
“Shhhh" Yabu whisper.
“…But… your wife” Inoo reminded.
Yabu stood up from the table and inch closer, “I don’t care” He whisper and Kiss Inoo again.
Inoo was being hesitant at first then he complied to the kiss, matching his movements against Yabu’s soft lips. Thus he realize he kept denying the feeling he has in him, that he fell in love with Yabu Kota. Because of that, he replied to the kiss even more.
Yabu made sure to lead the kiss, the way Inoo Kiss him seems so natural, even if it’s their first kiss together. The image of Minami suddenly disappears from his mind and now, he only has Inoo placed in his mind… and his heart.
To be continued….
The story was too long I had to cut it. I was a bit reluctant to post this because I wasn’t satisfied myself about the end of this part. I don’t know how else to write it so that’s the only thing that came out of my mind at the moment. I promise to make it better on the next part.
Pairing: Yabu Kota x Inoo Kei
Rating: PG-13
Type: Chaptered
Author: Hagino Aimi
Summary: I seriously don’t know how to summarize but let’s just say Yabu was attracted to Inoo Kei when they met on the way to Yabu’s fiancé’s bachelorette’s party.
A/N: Just something I made out of blue, it’s too long so I have to cut it.
“Gosh… how annoying is that party” Yabu managed to get out of his bachelor party that his Best friend/ Best man, Yaotome Hikaru held for him somewhere at a night club in Tokyo. Bachelor parties are very rare in Japan, just that he studied abroad in America and he met his fiancé there so bachelor and bachelorette parties seems like a culture to them. It’s not like he didn’t enjoy it, he did. The stripper girls were hot and it’s not actually good for him since he kinda felt guilty for even thinking like that, since he has a fiancé, Sengoku Minami.
He just didn’t feel like having a party after all the plans, work, budgets etc. just thinking of those made him stress he just wants to go to sleep.Just as he reached the elevator of the condominium he pressed the button, the door slide open and he walked in.
“Hold the door!”
Yabu heard someone shout then the person just rushed in elevator the second it was about to close. Yabu could only look at the panting blonde boy in confusion and blinked his eyes several times. Then the boy pressed the button no 9, the floor where he’s living at. Then it didn’t take long for Yabu to realize who the boy is.
“You’re… the stripper?” Yabu guessed and never taking his eyes of the boy.
Inoo’s eyes widen in shock and he looks to his side at Yabu an answered with a small voice “Yeah”.
The moment Inoo turn his face to his and look at him in the eye, In an instant, Yabu was amazed on how a boy could be so… beautiful. but the tension between them became awkward when Inoo answered him. Then the lift stopped all of the sudden, shaking slightly but both managed to stand on their feet, then the light in the lift became dim.
Yabu tried to click the emergency button but it didn’t light up. He pressed the other buttons but none of them work. “We’re stuck” He stated, a bit panic inside but try to keep his cool.
“What happened?” Inoo asked.
Yabu looked around; trying to guess for the answer but all that he could say was “I don’t know”
The both of them were leaning against the wall facing eachother but not looking at eachother at all. Yabu at times would check his cellphone if the connection is working but it’s not at all. Inoo did the same but for Inoo checking his cellphone once is enough. After almost half an hour pass none of them spoke a word, Just dead silence.
“I’m Inoo Kei”
Yabu looked up from his cellphone and stare at Inoo for a moment and registered what Inoo said then he shook his head in realization.
“I’m Yabu Kota…” Yabu replied simply.
“The fiancé?” Inoo guessed since Yabu’s fiancé’s friend mentioned about Yabu’s name to Inoo.
“Yeah” Yabu nodded.
“Congrats then” Inoo gave a slight smile.
“Thanks” Yabu smiled back.
“So um… You’re seriously a stripper?” Yabu asked the first thing that came to his mind.
“Only until this night… I’m quitting” Inoo answered.
“Why’s that?” Yabu asked again, part of him is somehow happy that Inoo mention he is quitting.
“I’m bored of stripping” Inoo answered with full honesty.
Yabu didn’t react for a second then he laughed at the answer, seeing Yabu’s squinty eyes and smile made Inoo smiled too.
“Naah…” Inoo sigh. “Just.. Personal reasons”
Yabu looked at Inoo, who look to the side, avoiding eye contact with Yabu because Inoo couldn’t help but blush.
“You’re not getting a bachelor party like your fiancé?”
“uhhh…. I kinda ran away from mine… I just don’t like to party during hectic week” Yabu confessed truthfully. “Well it’s looks like you’re not gonna strip tonight” Yabu raised up his hand showed the time on his wrist watch to Inoo. Inoo lean a bit closer to see ’12.59pm’.
“looks like it” Inoo murmured.
“Just a few seconds more to 12” Yabu said when he looks at his wrist watch. “Oh, it’s already 12” He pointed out when the time change. then he got startled when he heard Inoo’s cellphone ringing.
“It’s just my alarm clock, sorry” Inoo explained at shut it off.
“Alarm clock at 12?” Yabu raised an eyebrow.
“Well believe it or not, It’s my birthday”
Yabu’s expression soften, he was slightly shock too. To think he was about to spend his birthday doing… stripping infront of girls. What a worst way to spend birthday, especially being stuck in an elevator with a stranger.
“Happy birthday” Yabu greeted, trying to cheer the man he barely know.
“Thanks” Inoo laughs a bit.
Then all of the sudden the light brightened and the lift start to move again.
“Oh, it’s working” Yabu murmured. “I guess the power went off for a bit…You know what… go home” He said in the end. Yabu felt bad for him to spend his birthday like this.
“What?”
*ting*
The door slide opens once they reach the floor.
“Celebrate your birthday while you still can. I’ll come up with a reason why you didn’t come” Yabu insisted as he steps out.
Inoo was lost at words at Yabu’s statement; he wanted to protest a bit but he has to admit, he’s tired himself.
“Thanks” was the only word that came out of his mouth.
“And oh…” Before Yabu forgets, he take out his wallet but the door closes. “Shit!” He cursed, and looked up. ‘8th’ floor’ he read. Then he looks around and ran to the fire escape stairs.
Inoo on the other hand smiled in the lift on his own; to be honest he didn’t really want to do the stripping anymore because he has had enough of this dark nature. He hates being called what he isn’t. Until he met Yabu, who saved his life, or more like the elevator but whatever.
when the door opens, he saw Yabu panting hard.
“Yabu-kun” He stepped out of the lift.
“Here” Yabu shove his hand in it was money to Inoo, still breathing heavily.
“What for?” He questioned.
“You came all the way here… so it’s the least I could do… in behalf of my fiancé” Yabu said once he got his breathing to calm down.
Inoo hesitated for a moment but nonetheless, received the money in his hand. “Thank you” He stated.
“You’re welcome” Yabu responded. “Now go have fun” He smiled, pats Inoo’s shoulder and walk pass by him and click the button lift.
Inoo could only walk forward after that, once he was at the entrance he turn back to see no one was there, except for the high class condominium infront of him. Actually, he didn’t really know what to do on his birthday. “Yabu Kota” He recalled back the person’s name and smile, Yabu’s kindness somehow touched his heart.
More than a month later….
Yabu just got out of his office and was walking on his way home. “Hello?” He picked up his cellphone when his wife called.
“Ah, Kouchan, Me and my girlfriends are going out to have dinner together tonight, so I’ll be home a little bit late. I mean, if you allow me to-“
“it’s okay Miichan, I don’t mind” Yabu cut her sentence as he chuckled hearing Minami’s cheerful voice, that means she’s quite excited about it.
“really? Kouchan, Now I feel so so so so so bad! I mean, I haven’t seen Sakichan in centuries! She happened to renew her passport when I was at work and I didn’t recognize her at first since she dyed her hair! And oh, I called the rest of the girls to have dinner too! And if you wanna come it’s okay too afterall Aichan’s husband and Azusa’s boyfriend will be there” Minami explained.
Yabu could only stand there speechless; Minami does seem more than excited. He likes it that his wife is happy and that’s all he need to know to make him happy too.
“I think I’ll just go home… Well, since you’re gonna be out, I think I’m gonna go get a massage” Yabu changed his mind in the end since he remembered how his shoulders were aching recently.
“Oh yeah, you should definitely do that. I told you to just see the doctor” Minami scolded for a little bit. She kept reminding Yabu on how he should have gone to the doctor but Yabu kept on telling her that it’s nothing serious.
“I’ll just get the massage, Okay?” Yabu ignored Minami’s statement, after getting a ‘yes’ from her, they hung up.
Once Yabu reached the spa place where his wife recommended, he walked straight to the counter and asked for an hour massage. He didn’t really know what to do there since he’s not a big fan of spa; he was told to go into the room and he place his bag down on the chair then he sat down on the bed/table massage. He was thinking if he should take his clothes off or not yet. He did saw the towel and robe hanging, though he wasn’t sure if he should get into that or not. Then he heard the door open and he turn around to see the person who came in, and the person looks very familiar to him.
Inoo came into the room, then he close the door and once he turn around, he paused at his track once he saw who his client was. Yabu Kota he thought. It didn’t took him long to realize it at all.
Yabu got confused as to why the masseur suddenly stops once he comes in, he tilt his head to the side in confusion. Maybe it’s because he haven’t taken his clothes off “Oh…Sorry, should I take my clothes off?” Yabu apologized then he stood up. Inoo didn’t say anything and went to the table to get the equipments.
When Inoo went to the table, Yabu was taking off his blazer, then he recognize the side view of the masseur’s face. He tried to recall back where have he seen him.
“Once uh…. Once you’re done taking your clothes off, put the towel around your waist and lie down there” Inoo instructed, stuttering for a bit.
Finally once the person talk, Yabu remembered that voice, the pinky lips, the blonde boy from the elevator, the stripper?!?! He thought.
“Inoo-kun?” Yabu asked and he let go of his tie.
Crap Inoo thought. He actually wished that Yabu didn’t recognize him. He turn around and smiled slightly at Yabu. “Long time no see?” Inoo wasn’t sure at all.
Yabu was surprised, what a coincidence to meet again after weeks, after the incident. Maybe something in him was glad to meet Inoo again because he seems to smile too. “You work here now?” Yabu asked. “That’s great” He stated after getting a nod from Inoo.
“And your hair is black now” Yabu pointed out. “It looks better on you” He complimented him.
“Thanks, Yabu-kun” Inoo said, and then he sigh. “So… let’s get started”
“Oh yeah… sure” Yabu nodded, he took off his tie and shirt, Inoo couldn’t help but glance at Yabu’s back every minute, even if he was getting the things ready. He blushed once he saw Yabu half naked; he had to shake his thoughts away. Then Yabu lie down on the table massage on his stomach.
Inoo put on oil on his hand, and then he took a silent deep breath before he place his hands on yabu’s back, gently massaging him.
“My shoulder has been hurting for a week now. I wonder if it’s because I was slouching so much facing the goddamn laptop” Yabu started up the conversation, cursing a bit, then he heard Inoo’s light laugh.
“You need to do back stretch everyday in order to prevent the pain” Inoo adviced, then he moved his hands to Yabu’s shoulder, massaging gently. For the first time ever since he started working at the spa, he felt weird touching somebody’s body, he didn’t feel that way ever since he started until now.
“It’s not like you’re facing the computer 24/7 right?” Inoo asked.
“You’re right… I just have a lot in mind I guess” Yabu agreed. “You’re really good at this” He commented when Inoo massage his shoulders.
“Thanks…It’s natural to be stress. You can shout here if you want” Inoo insisted.
“Yeah, right” Yabu laughed. “Well unless you want people outside to think you’re the worst masseur I will shout” He teased Inoo for a bit.
“I’m sure you’re kind enough not to let people get fired” Inoo said back.
Yabu smirked. “Well since you complimented me… I won’t say a word”
“I’m not that bad!” Inoo protested and Yabu just laughed it off.
The both of them constantly kept on talking, they talked about work and Inoo asked how marriage life was treating him, just about life. After the massage was done, Yabu was putting on his shirt already and he was buttoning his shirt, then he stare at Inoo as he was putting things back. It was the best massage he ever got. But that’s not the point, the point is… he wanted to see Inoo again, and have calm conversation like earlier… but if he comes here again and again, that would be lame, so it’s better to just be straight forward.
“Ne, Inoo-kun” He called out.
“Hm?” Inoo turn around to face Yabu.
“What time does your shift end?” Yabu asked.
“My shift usually ends around 8.30pm. Why?” Inoo answered.
If you’re free… do you wanna hang out someday?” Yabu asked and put his tie in his bag since he was lazy to put it on.
Inoo parted his lips to say something but nothing came out, or more like the moment he met eyes with Yabu he felt embarrass. “Well… If you’re not busy yourself, sure” He answered.
Yabu smiled. “That’s great. Well I’m free for lunch tomorrow what about you?”
“… well… I’m always free during lunch hour” he replied.
“Okay… can I have your number then?” Yabu asked.
Inoo looked around for a pen but instead Yabu handed him his cellphone. “Type in here” He said. Inoo grab the Yabu’s cellphone and type his number in and he gave back his cellphone.
“Thanks” Yabu said. “And thanks for the massage. It was the best” he added.
“You’re welcome” Inoo simply replied.
When Yabu left the building, he couldn’t help but smile, he didn’t know why and he didn’t need to know, all he knows he was just happy to see Inoo again. Even on his way home he felt happy inside, plus the massage, he couldn’t be any more happier.
“Heeeeyyyy~~~ hunnih!” Minami shouted and giggled as she saw Yabu came in the apartment.
Yabu place his jacket on the couch and sigh. “You’re drunk again” He pointed out. Well atleast she got home safely that’s good enough for Yabu..
“I had a couple of dwinks!” Minami made an ok sign and when she made her way to him she stumbled for a bit and hugged him. “I mish you Kouchan”
Yabu patted her head and hugs her tightly. “I miss you too Miichan” He kissed her forehead. “Let’s get you to bed… before you destroy all the things here” He said playfully.
“Heyyyy~~~” She whined. “All I did was twying to count sugar! They’re sure widiculas! Like human!” She pointed at herself and Yabu.
“Offff to bed” He said and he carried Minami bridal style, he took off Minami’s shoes and put them aside, and help her changes her clothes into pajamas. Today was a lot easier for Yabu to handle Minami, unlike before; Minami was hard to take care of when she’s drunk. It’s not like Minami is an alcoholic, she just happened to drink some once a week.
Once he got her to go to sleep, he did himself a favor and took a shower. But the moment he was cleaning his shoulder he remembered the way Inoo’s hand was massaging his shoulders and he closed his eyes, remembering back the gentle touch, then he shook his head off before he went too far into thinking. After the shower he put on his clothes before heading to bed. He lay down beside Minami and charge his cellphone beside him on the bedside table. Then he remembered Inoo gave him his number.
“I wonder if he’s awake” He murmured. He wanted to text Inoo, but then again it would seem like he was being too much as a new friend, so he let go of his cellphone and drift off to sleep… but then again…
*****^******^*****
Inoo kept on staring at his cellphone beside him, laying on the futon on his stomach and facing to the side, tapping his finger out of desperation. Gosh it’s not like I have his cellphone number! Inoo felt like kicking himself for not asking Yabu for his number. If only he was brave enough to ask.
“ughhhhhhhh” He roll and roll until he reach the wall, practically out of his blanket. Then all the sudden, his cellphone rang, he quickly roll back to his futon but a bit too much and almost crushing his cellphone. He laid on his side and grab his cellphone and read the text.
Yo!
How silly of me. I forget
To give you my cellphone number!
This is me, the forgetful Yabu Kota.
night!
Inoo smiled at the message, save his number and replied to him. After that he exhale, now he felt less anxious and nervous, He can finally go to sleep in peace.
*****^*****^****
“owwww” Minami hiss in pain when she woke up, she pressed her palm against her head in attempt to reduce the pain in her head.
“Good morning” Yabu came into the room all dressed up and he sat down on the side of the bed and kiss Minami’s forehead.
“Oh my god…I can’t believe I did this again” She whined as she recalled drinking alcohol last night. But that’s all she could remember. She didn’t remember getting back home, or if she did anything stupid. “How did I get home?” She asked, looking around in a haze.
“I guess you figured your way home last night. Coz when I got here, you were pretty much drunk counting sugars on the couch” Yabu explained and went to the other side, sitting down and checked his cellphone.
“Wow” Minami commented in amusement. It’s not the first time she heard what she has done when she’s drunk. “I’m sorry if I caused you trouble Kouchan” She stood up on her knees on the bed and hug Yabu from the back and kissed his neck.
“It’s alright, Miichan” Yabu reassured. “You took care of me when I was drunk. so we’re both even” He added and turn around to face her to kiss her on the lips but she pulled back. “what?” He asked.
“I haven’t brush my teeth and I smell” She reasoned out.
“I don’t care” He said and he pushes her to the bed and kisses her. Minami could only giggle and replied to the kiss as she raised her hands up and wrap them around Yabu’s neck.
“Ne, I’m gonna have lunch outside with a friend. Do you want to go with me?” Yabu asked when he broke the kiss.
“Sure, Kouchan” She agreed just like that. “Who is this friend of yours?”
“Oh it’s the masseur from last night” He got up from the bed and walk to the table to pack his files.
“You made friends with a masseur?” She looks at Yabu in disbelief. Yabu is friendly, but sometimes he overly friendly.
“Yeah. I don’t know he’s really fun to talk to. Wait till you meet him” Yabu said then he walk towards the bed and gave a peck to Minami’s lips.
“I thought Hikaru Kun is the most fun to talk to” Minami stated, since Hikaru is afterall Yabu’s best no.1 friend, the comedian of all his friends.
“Well. Hikaru is too funny. But I don’t know… He’s kind of… charming” Yabu stated, trying to describe Inoo to his wife.
Minami blinked his eyes in confusion. “Okay it’s either you are in love with this man or are you suggesting a man for me?” She asked sarcastically.
Yabu laughed “It’s nothing like that~”
“Well if I fall in love with this friend of yours, you only have yourself to blame” she said playfully.
“Sure honey, whatever you say. I gotta go now” he said and playfully ruffle her hair and walked out of the room.
“Take care, Kouchan!!!!”
He heard Minami shouted from the room making him chuckle. He walked out of the apartment and went to the elevator and as soon as he got in, he exhaled as if he swallowed a big air. First of all, the ‘charming’ part came out of his lips without even thinking twice. It’s not like he has like feelings towards Inoo, it’s just that he finds Inoo interesting that’s all.
*****^*****^*****
“Thank you for coming” Inoo said and slightly bowed at the client.
“Oh, thank you too for the wonderful massage. I’ll come by again for sure” She said gleefully before she left, she even waved at Inoo as she went to the door.
“Good job Today, Inoochan” The manager, Fujimoto Miki praises and winked at him. “She told me that you’re cute” She added.
“Oh yeah?” Inoo chuckled; he walked to the counter to Miki.
“Yeah. She also said that she wanted to introduce her daughter to you so you both could get along and get married one day” Miki continued.
“Aren’t you exaggerating there for a bit, Mikichan?” Inoo asked.
“I am not lying~” She whined because it seems that Inoo doesn’t really believe in things quiet easily. “Besides~ isn’t it time for you to find the girl of your life already~?” Miki teased and poke Inoo’s shoulder with her pen.
“Meh. I think I’ll do that once I turn 28. No need to rush afterall” He said back.
“Easy for you to say, you’re a guy” Miki pointed out and sigh. “Oh, it’s lunch break already. Let’s go eat” She stated after looking at the clock.
“Oh, I’m eating out with a friend” Inoo informed and went behind the counter to get his cellphone.
“Awh mann~” Miki sulked. “With who? A girl” she assumed.
“No. a guy friend” He said, eyes not taking of his cellphone and he read the ‘1 message received’.
Meet me at Sou nana restaurant.
I find the closest restaurant to your work
So you don’t have trouble yourself. See ya~
“What are you smiling about there, Inoochaaaannn~?” Miki nudge Inoo’s shoulder.
Inoo didn’t realize he was smiling at all; he shakes his head and places his cellphone in his pocket.
“It’s nothing Mikichan” He said. Then he looked through the glass door, the restaurant is just right infront of his workplace, across the street.
“Yooo-“
“Oh good you’re here” Inoo cut Miydate’s sentence once he arrived since Miydate will cover for his shift. “Well I’m off now” He announced and he got out of the building, walking across the street to the restaurant. He pushed the door open and walks in, he looked around for Yabu but there was no sign of him.
“Inoo kun” Yabu called out from the corner beside the window.
Inoo walk towards him. “Hi Yabu-kun”
“Glad you could make it” Yabu grinned at him.
“of course… It took me less than a minute to get here” Inoo pointed out and he sit at the opposite side of Yabu.
“You’re welcome for making your life easier” Yabu gave Inoo thumbs up.
Inoo saw a bag on the table, it was light blue color and it seems like it’s a woman’s bag, but before he could think further the girl sat next to Yabu.
“Sorry it took me long” Minami apologized; she was at the girls bathroom earlier.
“Oh… You must be Inoo kun?” Minami asked and smiled at Inoo.
Although somewhere in Inoo’s heart, he was a little disappointed since he was looking forward to just have lunch with Yabu. “Yeah” Inoo answered nonetheless.
“Inoo kun this is my wife Minami” Yabu introduced her to him.
“Nice to meet you Minami” Inoo smiled slightly.
“Nice to meet you too Inoo kun” She smiled back. “Ne… You know Kouchan told me you’re charming” she added.
“shhhh” Yabu blushed when he was found out.
“Really?” It’s Inoo’s turn to blush now.
“and Kouchan’s right. You seem really charming. But I guess it’s just the aura ne. and you’re seriously pretty~” She kept on complimenting Inoo. Inoo felt too fluttered, he was lost for words.
Yabu on the other side thought that he somehow regretted brining Minami with him, though he thought thinking like this is wrong since Minami is his wife and he was the one who invited her anyway. He did notice that the moment Minami appeared, he saw Inoo’s expression slightly changed, he doesn’t know what it is but he knew it’s not a good feeling.
Most of the conversation was between Minami and Inoo since Minami talks a lot. Not like Yabu didn’t mind because Minami knows how to brighten up the mood but he would like a moment of talking to Inoo too. After the lunch, they bit their goodbyes, Yabu told Minami to go ahead to the car, then he went after Inoo before he walked back to his work.
“Inoo!”
Inoo turn around as Yabu called him out.
“You seem upset” Yabu stated.
Was I that readable? Inoo thought in disbelief and since Yabu noticed that, he decided not to lie then. “…I guess you could say that” He said.
“I’m sorry…” Yabu apologized.
What was I thinking?!?!!? Inoo thought, he shouldn’t have told him the truth. “No it’s okay” Inoo reassured.
“Minami turned out talking a lot than I expected” Yabu laughs a bit. “… Let me make it up to you” He continued.
“It’s fine Kouchan-“ Inoo gasped when he realized he called Yabu ‘kouchan’ then he covered his mouth with his hand.
Yabu’s heart made a kyun sound and he thought it was cute of Inoo.
“I mean… Yabu kun!” Inoo corrected and he cursed himself inside. “I… I gotta go” He stuttered a bit then he ran off. Leaving Yabu speechless. Maybe it’s because the way Minami called him Kouchan unconsciously influenced him.
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At night Yabu couldn’t sleep. He looked at Minami beside him and was a little envious that she is sleeping so peacefully. He just couldn’t forget Inoo’s face when he saw Minami came in. He just felt horrible. He thought that it would be great to invite his wife and introduce her to Inoo and get along with eachother. But it was different than what he was expecting. He just couldn’t forgive himself. He sat up on the bed and reached for his cellphone to look at the time ’12.13am’
He went out of his bedroom to the balcony; he keeps staring at Inoo’s name in his cellphone then he look up at the view infront of him, the city of Tokyo. Somewhere out there, he wondered if Inoo is thinking the same as him… Sleeping or awake.
Yabu hesitated for a bit before he press ‘call’ on the screen. He took a deep breath and press call and brought his cellphone up to his ear.
****^*****^****^******
Inoo couldn’t sleep at all.
He drank water.
He read novel.
He rolls on the floor back and forth.
He hugs all of the pillows he has.
Nothing seems to make him go to sleep!!
“Gaaaahhhh!!!!” Inoo yelled in frustration.
All he could think of was the expression Yabu had when he accidentally called him Kouchan. He was embarrassed enough to call him that. “What the hell got into meeeeeeee?” Inoo ruffled his own hair with his hands.
His cellphone rang and Inoo was alarmed. He grab his cellphone and look at the caller’s name. ‘Yabu Kota’
Inoo sat up on his futon, he took a deep breath and answered the call.
“Hello?”
“Ah… Inoo.. You’re still awake” Yabu said.
“…You too” Inoo responded.
“sorry to have call you this late night” Yabu apologized.
“No it’s okay… I’m glad you called” There he goes again, speaking without thinking, Inoo hit his head with his pillow.
Yabu was surprised. Inoo was glad? Somehow knowing Inoo was glad made him pleased. He wanted to make Inoo feel more than glad.
“Inoo…” Yabu started.
“Yeah…?”
“Nothing… Just wanna say your name” Yabu stated.
“Oh… Inoo nodded.
“…Kei”
Inoo went speechless… Yabu just said his first name… his heart did a flip for a bit there.
“Kei” Yabu said again.
“… Kota…” Inoo voiced out, though a bit shyly.
Somehow Yabu could imagine Inoo’s lips right infront of him and wanted to kiss it. He wanted to kiss Inoo’s lips so badly.
“G-Good night” Yabu stuttered and hung up the phone.
“What?” Inoo questioned but Yabu had already hung up. Well he did felt something different just now… by the way Yabu called his name the second time. He place his cellphone aside and bury his head into the pillow and scream there.
****^*****^****^*****
Yabu didn’t notice that he was breathing nervously. He just… he couldn’t think straight. The thing is… he didn’t feel guilty at all for thinking like that. He walked back to his room and lay down on bed, he look to his side his wife’s back was facing him then he move closer and place his hands around her waist and kiss her shoulder… Somewhere at the back of his mind, He wished that it was Inoo.
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It’s been a week since the call Inoo and Yabu had. After that none of them contact eachother. Inoo didn’t want to bother Yabu, Yabu didn’t want to bother Inoo. But Inoo couldn't help but think about that call that night. If only he could go back to time and have the courage to call him back.
“Inoo, your client is already in the room” Miki informed once Inoo got in.
“Thanks” Inoo stated and went in. But he didn’t expect it to be
“Kota” Inoo unconsciously said.
“Oh… hey…” Yabu smiled a bit. “I uh… my shoulder hurts…” He reasoned out.
Inoo couldn’t believe it. After a week Yabu suddenly appear into the room. He was sitting on the massage table, only wearing his pants and he acted as if what had happened a week ago like it’s nothing.
“Oh um… just lay down” Inoo instructed.
“No it’s fine I’ll just sit here, it’s just my shoulder anyway” Yabu stated.
“Um… sure” Inoo said, a bit nervous. He put on the oil into his hands and turn around facing Yabu. “turn around…” He said.
“No” Yabu said.
Inoo was a little bit shock by that then he had no choice, he place his hands on both side of Yabu’s shoulders, with Yabu’s face close to his. He massaged Yabu’s shoulder lightly at first, then put a bit pressure. All of the sudden, he felt Yabu’s hand on his cheek. His face slowly inches closer and before he could think of what was happening Yabu was already placing his lips on his.
“What was that for?” Inoo asked, breaking the kiss.
“Shhhh" Yabu whisper.
“…But… your wife” Inoo reminded.
Yabu stood up from the table and inch closer, “I don’t care” He whisper and Kiss Inoo again.
Inoo was being hesitant at first then he complied to the kiss, matching his movements against Yabu’s soft lips. Thus he realize he kept denying the feeling he has in him, that he fell in love with Yabu Kota. Because of that, he replied to the kiss even more.
Yabu made sure to lead the kiss, the way Inoo Kiss him seems so natural, even if it’s their first kiss together. The image of Minami suddenly disappears from his mind and now, he only has Inoo placed in his mind… and his heart.
To be continued….
The story was too long I had to cut it. I was a bit reluctant to post this because I wasn’t satisfied myself about the end of this part. I don’t know how else to write it so that’s the only thing that came out of my mind at the moment. I promise to make it better on the next part.