Title: His First Love
Author: syhrain
Pairings: Asami x Akihito
Spoiler: expect some
Warning/Rating: involve time travel. PG for this chapter.
Disclaimer: All Viewfinder characters belong to Yamane Ayano.
Author’s note: As usual, unbeta. So apologise in advance if I make any spelling and grammar mistakes. The date I put is just random date. 200X means present, 199X means past.
Summary: What will happen if a 23 years old Akihito meet a 25 years old Asami?
All thoughts are in italic
Part 4:Something to Plan
Date: 17 March 199X
“Nee Asami, where the call came from?” asked Akihito curiously as he and Asami enjoyed another delicious homemade Akihito’s special breakfast
“What call?”
“You know, the one from last night. I was awake and I heard your phone rang.”
“None of your concern.” Hah, like I believe that. That call sure manages to make you grumpier this morning. Somehow after staying with the man for more than one week, Akihito had learnt to read some of his masked face. So it was not hard for Akihito to notice anything different with Asami this morning. Deciding that it was best not to anger him more, Akihito shut his mouth and let Asami to finish his breakfast in peaceful.
“Can I go out today?” asked Akihito for the last time as Asami was preparing himself to go to work as usual.
“You can go as long as Suoh goes with you. And not a single thing you say will change my desicion.” declared Asami.
“Geez, okay. As long I can go out. So who is Suoh and where is he?”
“I’ll let him to fetch you two hours later.” stated Asami to the impatient Akihito. “And in the mean time, don’t try to trick my men again or you’ll regret it.”
“You wouldn’t dare.” scoffed Akihito. Akihito startled when Asami grabbed his shirt and pulled him so that he was inches from the man’s face.
“Ohh I will. So make sure you take the right choice.” smirked Asami before he let go of Akihito. “Later.”
*
Just as Asami promised, Suoh did come to the penthouse two hours later. The bulky bodyguard was waiting outside the entrance door when Akihito exited the penthouse with the camera on his hand which of course he borrowed it without Asami permission again.
“Are you Suoh?” The giant man nodded. “Okay. Let’s go then.” said Akihito cheerily as he went inside the lift with Suoh following behind.
Akihito knew where he was going to do today. Yesterday, a nice young woman told him about a flea market nearby that was going to open starting today. Of course for a person like Akihito who liked to take pictures of people, the event such as flea market would be his first destination. When he reached there, the area was quite packed already. People went there to buy things at cheaper price. He began clicked the shutter as he passed through different colourful booths. Here he noticed some people sold clothes, books, or even some handmade objects. He went few rounds before he capture enough photos. Feeling tired from walking his way through the crowd, he searched for a place to sit down. And he found a perfect one, underneath a tree. He sat there, leaning his head on the tree. Akihito closed his eyes, trying to find some tranquillity.
“Yikes.” Akihito yelped in surprise when he felt something cold on his arm. He opened his eyes and found Suoh offered him a can drink. “Thank you.” said Akihito gratefully. The bodyguard nodded. Hmm, he’s quite but he’s kind. Truthfully, he was thirsty but had no money to buy drink. Hence, he really appreciated Suoh for buying drink for him. Akihito patted to the sit beside him as he looked at the blond bodyguard. The bodyguard remained in standing position, refusing to sit. Akihito shrugged at Suoh’s action. He opened the can using his finger and gulped the content in one go. Finishing his drink in one minute, he stood up, approaching the dustbin. As he tossed the can, he observed an old lady was having a hard time to carry the bundles of her things.
“Obaasan, let me help you.” offered Akihito. The old lady was thankful of Akihito’s help. Akihito took one bundle, and swiftly passed it to Suoh, whilst he took another one to carry. Oblivious to Suoh’s glare, the trio made their way to one of the booth. There Akihito plus Suoh assistance sorted the items neatly on the table.
“Thank you young men.” said the old lady after they finished.
“No problem, Obaasan. We’re happy to help you.”
“You’re such a thoughtful young man.” praised her. “What’s your name?”
“Takaba Akihito.” replied Akihito joyfully. The old woman reached for one of the items. Her thin arm grabbed Akihito’s. Gently, she put the item on Akihito’s palm.
“For you. A token for helping me.” stated the old lady.
“Ah, there’s no need.”
“I insist. You’re a kind young man and I’ll be very grateful if you take it.” Looking at the item in his hand, Akihito realised it was a keychain. The keychain was made of stainless steel and it was shaped as a cute young boy.
“Thank you, obasaan.” The old lady smiled as Akihito said his goodbye to her. Of course before he feft, he took few photos of himself with the obassan by the help of Suoh. Keeping the keychain on his pocket, Akihito was ready to check other places.
*
In his office Asami examined another documents. Half of his mind was on the paper before him and the other half was on the phone call he received last night.
Flashback
“RYUUICHI!” A woman’s voice blasted through the phone speaker the moment Asami pressed the green button.
“Mother.” greeted Asami calmly. “What brought you to call me this late?”
“Tomika has been complaining that you never answer your phone each time she calls you. Ryuuichi, what’s the meaning of this?”
“Sorry Mother. I was busy this few days.” Asami could hear his mother sighed at the end of the line.
“You should know that your father and I are looking forward for your marriage with Tomika.”
“I know mother.” This time it was Asami’s turn to sigh. I need a way to break the engagement fast.
“Call her when you have time.” said his mother before she end the call.
End of Flashback
“Something on your mind, Asami-sama?” asked Kirishima, noticing his boss lookd quite disturbed.
“It’s nothing. Do you have the file that I ask you before?”
“Yes, Asami-sama.” Giving the folder to Asami, Kirishima waited patiently for instruction. Asami’s golden eyes scanned through the pages. He almost laughed when he saw the last pages with a photo for proof. Heh, I can definitely use this for my benefit. His mouth formed a smirk when he realised that he found a way to make Tomika broke off the engagement willingly. Reaching his phone, he dialled a number that his parents made him to memorise.
“Hello.” A girly voice greeted him.
“It’s me.”
“Ryuu-kun, I miss you.” Ryuu-kun? Since when I give you permission to call me with nickname. Hiding his irritation, he continued the conversation.
“Are you free next week?”
“Are you asking me for a date, Ryuu-kun?”
“Yes.”
“I’m free of course. Ahh, Ryuu-kun, I’m so happy that we’re going to meet again.”
“Next week, Saturday at Blooming Restaurant, 7 pm.” Quickly Asami ended the call before he had to listen to another Tomika’s shriek.
Kirishima watched his boss throughout the whole phone call. His expression remained the same. “Kirishima, make sure my schedule for next Saturday is empty.” Ordered Asami.
“Yes, Asami-sama.”
“By the way, how is the status on my new club in Shinjuku?”
“It has proceeded smoothly. The construction worker has started to build it.” informed Kirishima. “Asami-sama, you haven’t name the building yet.”
Asami frowned at his secretary statement. “I will think about it. You may leave now.” Kirishima bowed as he exited the door. Left on his own, Asami’s mind quickly revised of the plan that he had thought previously to prevent his marriage with Tomika. This will be interesting to see how it is played.
*
Opening the penthouse’s door, Asami saw Suoh standing near the entrance. He caught a glimpse of a silvery blond hair young man sleeping on his couch. Hearing the full report of Akihito’s day from Suoh, he satisfied since nothing serious happened. After discharging his bodyguard, Asami approached Akihito sleeping form. He noticed of the camera that Akihito hugged near his chest. Taking the roll film away, Asami placed the camera back to the shelf. Tomorrow he was going to ask one of his men to print the roll and buy a few new ones for Akihito. Slowly, he carried Akihito and laid him on the bed. He pushed the bang from Akihito’s face gently. Ever since he met him, his life was never dull anymore. His spirit which full of light was different from his own. Unconsciously, his hand stroke Akihito’s hair few times.
“A-asami.” Akihito’s sleepy eyes open weakly. This was Akihito’s first time of calling his name without a suffix, and to his astonishment he actually preferred this way of calling.
“Back to sleep.” said Asami as he kept stroking the soft hair. Akihito sighed as he finally closed his eyes again. Since when I become this soft.
*
Akihito woke up in the middle of the night. He remembered faintly that he saw Asami’s face. Akihito realised Asami must be the one who had carried him back to his room. Feeling his throat dry, he opted to go out from his room to take some water. Opening the door as softly as possible, he found out that there was no one on the living room. Slowly, he made his way to pour the water into a glass. Feeling better that now his throat was no longer dry, Akihito spotted Asami’s coat laying on the sofa. Something fell when Akihito lifted it. Looking at the keys, idea formed on Akihito’s mind. He quickly back to his room and fetch the cute boy keychain that he had received this afternoon. Putting the keys to the keychain, Akihito placed them back to Asami’s coat. He giggled. I wonder what Asami’s expression will be when he see this tomorrow.