Forbidden - Chapter five
Forbidden
Chapter 5/?
Pairing: slight ManaxGackt
Rating: PG-13
Genre: romance, AU,
Warnings: human trafficking/slavery
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. I do not make any profit from this.
Author's note: I’m sorry it has taken such a long time for me to write this chapter*bows* I've been on a very long hiatus because of moods, studies and lack of energy&time (edit: and then for a couple more years, whoops). I hope I still have some readers left, and I'm so so so sorry that I've kept you waiting!
Mana knew that all he wanted was to make his Master happy, to help him in any way he could. Sitting by the grand piano he waited for his Master's return while patiently watching the hours pass by on the great grandfather clock. After some hours in total silence, he carefully and slowly started to explore the keys of the piano, loving the beautiful, crisp sounds that filled the room. He hadn't listened much to music, except for the few times he had watched Gackt play, but he found great comfort in it. Even though never having played before, he quickly memorized the sound of the different keys, in his mind forming symphonies. Remembering a beautiful tune that Gackt had played at a couple occasions, sad and filled with longing, he put his thin fingers to the keys and began playing.
As he entered the large hall way, the sound of the grand piano reached his ears. He was tired from working late yet again and the sound surprised him. At this hour all the maids should be in their private quarters and he expected no company. When he came closer to the salon Gackt realized exactly what song it was being played. Pain seared through him at each sound, the words accompanying the music etched in his memory. ‘How…?’ he thought to himself as he stood watching the other play from his place in the door way. The song was written by him alone and he had no sheet music that the effeminate man could play after. ‘How can he play my song so brilliantly from memory alone?’
“Mana?” he asked gently, stirring the other from his thoughts
“Master?” the doll replied, surprised by the sudden company, and immediately removed his fingers from the keys. Mana wondered if maybe the other would be angered, but his face showed no ill emotions
“I didn’t know you could play by ear?” his voice was low and gentle
“I...” Mana lowered his head, cheeks flushing lightly “… I haven’t played before tonight; I hope you do not mind that I used the piano”
“It’s fine, you are allowed to play it within reasonable hours” Gackt offered a smile “But how can you play so well if you haven’t even touched the piano before?”
“I suppose… I was always watching you play” the blush on his cheeks turned a deeper shade of crimson at the confession and the answering chuckle of his Master that was warm and kind.
Gackt moved to sit next to him on the small piano stool, still smiling kindly
“Then I shall teach you to play something not as tragic”
Mana felt the other’s warmth against his side and with all his will he could not get the stain of crimson to fade from his cheeks all night. The feelings of closeness and intimacy were new, or rather; the longing to be even closer to someone was foreign to him. His thoughts and feelings were confusing to him - many had been cruel to him but never had anyone been this kind. Gackt had lit a little flame in his heart, and ‘tis a flame one cannot easily stifle. However, he could not bring himself to show his Master the affection he felt; it would be most inappropriate and Mana did not wish to anger or upset his Master in any way. Instead he tried to absorb all the knowledge of playing the piano that he was given and simply sit and enjoy the closeness. He thought about the picture of Selina that Gackt kept in the locket, how beautiful she was sitting there by the piano. Had Gackt taught her to play as well? Or had he played for her for hours on end? Mana didn’t ask these questions out loud, but he felt quite special to play with his Master, to share that moment and even receive such beautiful jewellery. What more could he possibly ask for?
Gackt yawned and stretched slightly
“Is Master tired?” Mana asked quitely “You should sleep”
“I suppose so” Gackt smiled “Can I ask you something?”
“Anything, Master” he smiled, though a bit worried of what would come next
“Will you sleep in my bed tonight?” Gackt asked softly, then explained “I can't sleep alone anymore”
“If that's what you wish” he looked down, somehow both happy and a little scared. Though his Master wouldn't hurt him, would he? Gackt had always been so sweet to him.
Mana followed his Master to the bedroom. He had never seen it before, and it was stunning. Red velvet, mahogany, dark green walls. It was a large room with an en suite bathroom. A huge bed that looked very comfortable and soft. He was a little bit lost, he didn't know exactly what the Master wanted from him. But he would be a good servant, of course he would. He stood in the middle of the room looking a little bit lost, waiting for instructions.
Gackt asked him to wait while he brought his night dress, so he sat down on the edge of the bed, silently waiting. Surely the maids would be very upset with Mana for being such a bother to the Master. What would they do? At least Master was kind to him. Almost too kind.
“Here - get dressed”Gackt said softly and handed Mana the night dress
“Here?” he asked questionly
“Oh, sorry” Gackt blushed “I'll go to the bath room and get ready while you change”
“Thank you” Mana smiled a little smile
With that, Gackt hurriedly went out of the room and went into the shower.
Mana sighed and relaxed as he knew the other wouldn't be cruel like the others.
He changed into the white nightdress and took off the jewellery. He didn't know where to put it all so he put his clothes on an ottoman and the jewellery on the dresser. After that, he went back to sit on the bed and wait for his Master.
“Let's sleep” Gackt said with a small smile on his lips as he climbed into the bed.
“Good night, Master” he replied, carefully lying down on the other side
“Good night, Mana” the voice was closer than before, and he could feel an arm hold onto his.
That night, Mana slept well and when he woke up, he was cuddled into his Master's side. An arm was draped over his waist, and it was very comfortable. A small smile adorned his lips as he watched his Master sleep so sweetly.