And Fate Takes Its Toll
On the drive back to Yamapi’s house, Yamapi was startled at the moaning sounds coming from the backseat, he almost stepped on the brakes.
“Ahh, Masshu, I lurve you” Shige slurred in his drunken state, his head nuzzling Massu’s neck. Massu blushed crimson red and was thankful for the dimness in the car.
Not sure how to handle a drunk Shige, he turned to the side and as placed a soft kiss on top of his friend’s head. He stifled a gasp when Shige suddenly turned his face to look him in the eye and winked. Massu frowned at his friend for a split second, then understanding dawning, he winked back and replied in a very husky voice “yeah, I know, I feel the same brainiac”, then for effect, he tipped Shige’s head back and met his lips in a very soft kiss.
This display did not go unnoticed by the other couple in the front seat, who was trying very hard not look back at them.
Not long after, Yamapi was parking in the driveway when he heard a giggling sound coming from behind. Not wanting to be a witness to another display of affection between the “lovebirds” at the backseat, and still trying to be the good host, he coughed and said, “Why don’t you relax a bit Shige? If you don’t you’ll have a hell of a hangover tomorrow and we can’t have that. We have a long day ahead tomorrow and we don’t want you to miss the fun.”
Trying hard not to smile, Massu agreed. “Yeah Shige, you’re drunk. I’m not worried about your hangover since I know just the cure for that, but you really need to rest a bit. Let’s head on up to our room and take a shower so you’ll feel better, ok?”
“Yesss, let’s. I looooove shower with Mashshu” Shige agreed, giggling as he followed Massu out of the car. Yamapi was scowling by the time they reached the door.
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"Last time I checked the mirror, I was still the pretty one. Who died and made me ugly?" Yuya asked as Yamapi stepped out of the shower.
Yamapi patted his face dry as he turned to stare at his friend sitting on the bed. "What?"
"Who died and made me ugly?" Yuya repeated his question
"Who said anything about you being ugly? Where is this coming from?" Yamapi asked, frowning.
"We've been flirty and obnoxious all day long and all Massu can do is pout because you were dancing with Shige. He told me he thinks you're an asshole." Yuya said in explanation.
"That's a start, right?" Yamapi asked.
"You stole Shige. Don’t think I was fooled by your act." Yuya snorted.
"So?” Yamapi snorted and asked, “Why do you think this makes you ugly?" .
"I don't know. I just do" Yuya shrugged.
Yamapi snorted again. "Massu is a fucking idiot."
"He isn't." Yuya retorted hotly.
"He is. Didn't you notice how Shige's always smiling at him, falling all over him . . . ? If I were Massu, I'd be so fucking happy I'd just about shit myself, but he's always brooding. I swear he looks for things to be annoyed about." Yamapi said exasperatedly.
"You danced with Shige with the intention of pissing him off, remember?"
"Not exactly.” Yamapi explained. “Sure I had all the intention of pissing him off, but after seeing the two of them dance together, I’m not too convinced there’s not an inkling of attraction between them. And that kiss they shared, I didn’t like that. And he thinks I'm an asshole? What does that make him? Sure they’re boyfriends, but doesn’t he at least owe me a little respect as his host? The least he could have done was make out with Shige in the privacy of their room, not liplock with him right in front of us . . .or behind us. Not with us around, period." Yamapi commented and harrumphed in disgust.
"I think you just don't like him because he has Shige and you didn’t like the way they danced, or the fact that Shige was snuggling into him back at the car, instead of into you." Yuya said, amused at seeing his friend’s very rare display of disgust.
"Because he doesn't deserve Shige. Shige's amazing, and he doesn't act like he notices."
"Not notices? Are you blind? What do you want him to do? Fall to his knees and worship Shige?" Yuya asked hotly, his tone raising a bit at the stupidity in Yamapi’s comments.
"I don't know why you're getting so bitchy. You don't like Shige because he's got Massu. I think I warrant the right to dislike my prime competitor in love." Yamapi retorted
"I'm kind of in love with Massu. I'd like your support, please. He wasn't so moody with me. Maybe he just doesn't like sharing Shige's attention with you." Yuya said in reply.
"He shouldn't take his insecurities out on me. It's not like he knows I'm trying to steal his boyfriend." Yamapi said, spreading his palms up.
Yuya rolled his eyes. "What are we supposed to do now?"
"Same as planned. I'm calling Kris and Kei for tomorrow. We'll meet here before going to lunch or something."
"What are you telling them?" Yuya asked.
"Everything. They already know you're all heartbroken over Massu and I'm crazy about Shige; we just have to fill in the pieces. Ryo was a great surprise today. I think Massu just about had a heart attack when he deduced we were holed up all that time fucking in here."
"I have been brooding the whole time we were holed up here." Yuya commented.
"They don’t know that." Yamapi said, smiling.
"Remind me again why we're doing this instead of just telling them the truth?" Yuya said.
"Because they're dating? You don't want to look pathetic? Yuya, he broke up with you. If it were the other way around, it'd be really sweet of you to go running back to him, but he dumped you. And Shige's far too nice for his own good. Even if he wanted to break up with Massu for me, he'd never do it for fear of hurting him. We have to get them to do this on their own." Yamapi explained.
"I don't know, Pi. I feel like a cheap whore hanging all over you like this. And sneaky. I think we should just tell them." Yuya shook his head.
"And have Massu think you're some kind of a stalker?" Yamapi asked
"You think he'd think I was a stalker?" Yuya asked back.
"I would. And then I'd feel bad for you. You don't want that."
"He did say that he was worried I'd hate him." Yuya said, smiling a little.
"You see? Okay, I take back my earlier complaints. He's just being careful with Shige because he's afraid you're still heartbroken over him. I mean, you are, but that's not the point, either."
"When did you become so devious? I know you can hack a scheme or two but I never pegged you for deviousness." Yuya said.
Yamapi shrugged. "People will do crazy things when it comes to matters of the heart."
"You're starting to intimidate me a little bit, Pi"
"Good." Yamapi smirked
"Good?" Yuya asked.
"If I can intimidate you, then I can intimidate Massu." Yamapi explained.
"He's really a nice guy, Pi. Don't be so hard on him." Yuya said.
"I have to be hard on him if I'm going to crack him. I promised you that I'd have him hating me, didn't I? You're getting your boyfriend back, and I'm going to steal his in the process if it's the only thing I accomplish this summer." Yamapi reminded him.
"GAh, your determination is both impressive and disturbing." Yuya said frustratedly.
Yamapi pushed Yuya's hair back away from his forehead, let his palm trail the back of Yuya's head, and completed the path along his jaw line. "One of us has to remain positive."
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Meanwhile, in their room upstairs, Massu turned on his side and poked Shige on the chest and said softly. "You're such a brat."
"Like I haven’t learned yet how to handle my drink,” Shige huffed and continued, " I know my limits, Massu, so I don’t drink more than I should. I just play the part well."
"I really believed you were drunk, you know." Massu said.
"I know. It was funny." Shige giggled.
"I repeat, you're such a brat." Massu said as he back down on the bed, and stared at the ceiling through the dark.
Shige shifted and turned his face to Massu, still giggling. "He was all over me."
Massu snorted. "He's a slut. He was all over everyone."
"No, he wasn't. Don't call him that. He's a really nice guy." Shige said in Yamapi’s defence.
Massu rolled his eyes and said, "Yeah, I bet."
Shige grilled in, "He is. You just don't really know him. He is a little over the top, I guess, but I like that about him. You'd like him, too, if he wasn't dating Yuya. You'd probably get along really well, but he's been . . . well, a little enraptured . . ."
"With Yuya." Massu finished off.
"Yeah. But I think I made a little progress tonight. He noticed I was drunk, or at least, he thought I was. That means he was watching me more than he let on. He didn’t know I have long learned to handle my drink well. Since that episode the night I first got drunk at the frat party, I promised myself that I’ll never get drunk around him again." Shige's voice trailed off, and the corners of his lips turned up in amusement. "He danced with me”
"You're sick." Massu nudged him.
Shige pouted. "Come on. Don't be so miserable. Be happy for me."
"How am I not supposed to be? Yuya is so into Yamapi. it's revolting. He's over me. He doesn’t love me anymore. He . . ."
Shige groaned and said. "How am I supposed to enjoy my accomplishments if you're so miserable?"
Massu sighed. "I'm sorry. It's just . . ."
"If you really think it's that hopeless, then maybe you need to start letting go." Shige suggested.
"I messed this up so bad." Massu said, burying his face into the pillow.
"Hey, it’s gonna be okay. It's just one mistake." Shige said in reassurance.
"That I can't fix." Massu said further.
"You're impossible." Shige rolled his eyes.
"Shige . . ."
"Who cares if Yuya is over you? If he is, then it wasn't meant to be. And for all you know, this thing with Yamapi is his way of trying to get over you. You need to stop being so insecure about it. If it's over, it's over, and there's nothing you can do about it."
Massu huffed and rolled away from Shige.
"You going to sleep?" said Shige.
"I was planning on it."
"Goodnight."
"Yeah. Night."
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How do you like it so far, guys? Hope you like the way the wheels are rolling. Who’s the more devious one, Shige or Yamapi? What about Yuya? What can he do to get Massu to ditch Shige and love him again?
On another note, I’m sorry to those who weren’t able to read some parts of the fic. I forgot to unlock them, gomen xD
Happy reading guys!!!