Paper Rose
Title: Paper Rose
Chapter 7
Genre: Ch fic A/U high school mostly fluff (and by mostly I mean probably all of it)
Pairings: Shou/Hiroto, Saga/Kai, Ruki/Reita, Aoi/Uruha Tora/Nao, Aiji/Maya
Bands: Alice Nine, The Gazette and more
Rating: mild language
NOTE:: I use Byo and Kazuki's names from Screw, I don't describe they're features so you can use their's if ya like just remember is A/U so if hight is wrong deal with it, I just needed names for my bullies Blockhead 1 and 2 got really annoying to write ^_^ So hope you enjoy this chappy.
“How in the heck does someone like Maya-sensei get to be a high school gym teacher?” Nao whined as he plopped down on the grass.
“Good class today?” Ruki chuckled as he, Hiroto, and Miku followed their friends lead.
“It was horrifying!” Nao shrieked “How is dodge ball legal!”
“It wasn't that bad Nao.” Miku said pulling out his lunch.
“For you!”
“And just what made it SO horrible?” The blonde asked knowing he was gonna get a good answer.
Nao opened his mouth to respond but but quickly slipped some food in and started eating.
“Awe Nao.” Ruki whined “Why wont you tell me?”
“Because.” Nao stated loudly immediately lowering his voice. “He's a-a....”
“Creeper” Miku interjected.
“Yes!”
“Who? Come on I can't read minds here.” said Ruki
“Tora” Hiroto said finally participating in the conversation. “If Nao got knocked out of the game he would get himself out too.” He said smirking.
“So you were on the same team?”
“As if!” Nao cried.
“Ok so then your both out of the game, what's the big deal?”
“He would come sit by me and start talking!”
“No!” Ruki gasped. “Not talking that's just awful.” he finished laughing.
“I knew you would laugh! You didn't save me at the cafe either. You just stood there talking with Kai and Shou.”
“I would have helped if he was gonna do something.” Ruki said waving it off . “So was gym as 'horrible' for you as well?”
“It was alright.” the brunette shrugged.
“Alright, Hiroto how can you be so calm? He was amazing!” Miku said enthusiastically.
“He was even on the same team as a certain someone.” Nao said wiggling his eyebrows.
“No way, I can't believe I missed sleeping beauty playing dodge ball. He must have sucked, half asleep on the court.” Ruki said laughing at the image.
“Actually he was really good. He and Roro were usually the last two out.” Nao added.
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-Flashback-
“Your mine squirt.” One of the jocks said trying to intimidate Hiroto. “You too Gumby.”
“Gumby?” Shou said confused
“It's because your legs are so freakishly long!” Reita called as he laughed from the sidelines.
“They are not!”
“Oy Gumby, Squirt, you two ready to go up against Blockheads #1 and #2, or do you wanna trash talk some more?”
At the sounds of Maya's whistle three of the four boys ran to grab one of the two balls from the middle line. Picking up a ball blockhead #2 returned back to his side of the court with a ball in hand. Taking aim he threw the ball at Hiroto's head which Shou expertly deflecting the on coming threat with his own ball. Picking the ball up as it rolled back to blockhead #1's feet he quickly took aim and hit Shou square in the chest.
“Haha see ya Gumby, you're next squirt.”
“Avenge me Kitten.” Shou said with a smile as he handed Hiroto the ball and walked off the court punching Reita in the arm as he sat down.
“Kitten!” One of the jocks said as they both doubled over in laughter.
Turning slightly pink Hiroto took aim. Throwing as hard as he could Hiroto hit Blockhead #1 in the arm the ball rebounded off and hit blockhead #2 in the stomach.
“Out!” Maya called “Team 1 wins.”
-End Flashback-
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-At Same Time -
“I don't know why Maya-sensei couldn't put me on the same team as my Nao-bear. Tora said as he stretched out on the roof.
“It's not like you let that stop you.” Reita said
“Well no. But it would have been fun protecting him.”
“You did that too.” Shou pointed out. “practically every time a ball was headed for him, Tora would deflecting it with another ball.” He said to Kai. “It was quiet impressive really.”
“You wanna talk impressive how about that kid who got two out with one hit. He looked shocked himself .”
“Kitten!” The blonde yelled. “He was avenging me.” he added matter-o-factually.
“So today he remembers him?” Kai asked Reita who only shrugged.
The four continued to chat away about all kinds of things for the rest of their lunch break. When the bell rang they all went to their respective classes.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Separating from his friends Hiroto made a quick stop at his locker to get his materials he needed for class, which was a Literature book, notebook, folding instructions, and lots of scrap paper.
“Why hello there squirt.” A body-less voice said shutting Hiroto's locker door.
Turning around the brunette was slammed into his locker as Blockheads 1(Byo) and 2(Kazuki) towered over him. With his bag and books at his feet the smaller boy struggled to get free while the two bullies laughed.
Kazuki pressed his large hand against Hiroto's chest holding the small panic-stricken boy against the lockers with no exit in sight.
“Think your so cool don't you?” Byo said as he stepped closer. “but deep down you know better don'tcha.” he said poking Hiroto's shoulder.
Gulping the brunette looked up at the two boys with wide eyes.
“Guess you've learned nothing from your visits to the lockers have you?”
“You know that hurts” Kazuki interjects. “Here we are graciously giving you your own quiet space to think, and what do we get in return? This, an ungrateful little punk. Maybe that's why your parents packed up their things and left you. They just couldn't believe they had such an ungrateful child.” He continued as he increased the pressure on Hiroto's chest.
“I guess we'll just have to find another way that will get through that thick skull of yours.” Byo said as he rubbed his hand over a clenched fist.
Hiroto was in a state of shock. Struggling to pay attention to what the two in front of him were saying questions kept popping into his head.
How did they know about his parents?
How come no one else were in the halls?
Why haven't his friends noticed he was in class?......
Are they really his friends.?
Of course they are! He yelled in his head. As if on cue his mobile phone started to ring.
Kazuki smirked as the boy seemed to not even recognize that it was his phone. Reaching into the brunette's pocket he pulled out the device and read the newly received message.
* From Ruki:
Hey Where are you?
Everything alright?*
Kazuki's smile grew as he responded to the message. Shutting off the phone so there were no more interruptions he tossed the phone to the floor with the rest of Hiroto's things. “That was your little pal Rui? Riku?...Ruki.” he chuckled “I took the liberty and told him you don't wanna be friends anymore and that you also think he's an eyesore.”
“WHAT! What right do you fucking have!”
“Tsk tsk tsk, such harsh words.” Kazuki said shaking his head.
“Fuck off!” The brunette yelled as he started squirming again.
“Now that's not very nice, we're only trying to hel--”
“OUCH! Little shit kicked me!” Kazuki said cutting Byo off. Kazuki added more pressure to Hiroto's chest while he kept thrashing around trying to break free.
Byo was getting very annoyed with the now uncooperative boy. “Knock that off!” he hissed as he punched the brunette in the stomach. Hiroto coughed as the air was forced out of him, he could feel tears starting to well up. After taking a couple of minutes to recover he started yelling and struggling again trying to get free.
Picking up the pace he rushed to the origin of shouting as they echoed through the halls. Turning the last corner he saw the small brunette receiving a second punch.
“HEY!” he called heading towards the trio. Quickly Byo and Kazuki stepped away from Hiroto and raced down the stairs that were conveniently near by.
Sinking to the floor Hiroto wrapped his arms around his stomach. Fighting back his tears the best he could but a sniffle escaped with a few tears falling onto his pants and the floor.
Are you alright?” the boy asked as he knelt down next to Hiroto. “Kitten?” he asked again genitally placing a hand on his shoulder.
“Leave me alone.” the brunette said shrugging of the hand. Gathering up his things Hiroto stood up slowly still clutching his stomach with one arm. Without even looking at the other boy Hiroto walked down the stairs and headed for the exit of the school.
Shou silently watched as he walked away descending down the stairs, letting out a sigh Shou decided he might as well go back to class. Turning around he heard something hit along the bottom of the lockers, picking it up Shou looked at the device and then back at the stairs. “By the time I make it down the stairs and out the doors he'll be long gone.” He said pocketing the phone and headed back to his class.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
“Ah. he's still not picking up.” Nao said visibly aggravated. “First he ditches the rest of his classes and now you say he hasn't shown up for work. Just what is he thinking!”
“Calm down I'm sure he's fine.” Ruki said as he watched a new group of customers enter the cafe. “Damn it. The place was nice and slow the they have to come in. And of course they just HAD to sit in my section.” the blonde groaned as he stood up to take are of the new customers. Nao laughed as he friend tied his apron back on.
“Why hello ladies.” Ruki said with an award winning smile. “Do you know what you would like or do you need a couple of minutes?”
“That depends.” a girl with auburn hair said. “how much longer till the guy's break is up?”
“Who”
“The one that normally works this section.”
“Aaaahhhh....” Ruki said nodding in understanding. “He's not here today.”
“What do you mean not here?” the girl asked eying Ruki skeptically.
Ruki smiled sweetly at the girls, all but one sighed at his charm. “well...” he started. “I thought that was pretty straight of an answer.” the auburn haired girl glared at him as a few of her friends giggled. “But.” he continued as he stepped closer. “if you must know. He's home, sick.” A couple of the girls 'awed' while the obstinate one rolled her eyes “Look babe I'm not lying, your little prince of a waiter isn't here, so, you gonna order?”
“God I swear, girls are weird. It took 20 minutes for them all to decide what they wanted.” the waiter said taking his seat again as Nao laughed.
“Oh look Nao, your boyfriend is here.”
“What! Hide me” he said as he tried to climb under the table.
“To late, he's already seen you.” Ruki said as he witnessed a smirk grow on the dark haired boys face.
“Why hello” Tora said leaning over the backrest of Nao's seat.
“What did we do to be honored with the presence of Lord Pervert and Sir Sleeps-o-Lot?” the blonde asked amused.
“Sir Sleeps-o-Lot?” Shou replied confused tilting his head.
“Slow processor?”
“Ruki!” Nao hissed
“Nao-bear!” Tora said joyfully sitting down next to the panicked boy.
“What do you two want I'm busy.” Ruki said
“Really?” Shou said looking around “Doesn't look like it.”
“Just ask him.” Tora said placing an arm around Nao's shoulder.
Shou gulped as Ruki started at him, waiting. “well ummm...”
“Oh I know.”
“I didn't say anything.”
“So you think.” Ruki said matter-o-factually “Kitten isn't here today.”
“How did yo-”
“Honestly, doesn't anyone ever come to see me?”
“Huh”
“Everyone has been asking about him.” Ruki said with a little pout.
“So your jealous.” Tora said analyzing the situation. “What if I came to see you?”
“Dude don't lie.” Ruki laughed. “You tagged along with the hope of seeing your Nao-bear.”
“I came to see you both?”
“Why, we.” Ruki indicated with his finger. “We hate each other.”
“That's a strong word. What about a mutual agreement to not get along.”
“Stupid.” Ruki said lightly hitting Shou on the arm as he stood up.
“Where are you going?”
“Well even though its not busy, there are still customers I need to tend to.” he said as he walked over to a table and took care of the empty plates.
“He's wrong.”
“About what?”
“That.”
“God Shou I swear half the time I need a translator just for you.” Tora said.
“Look that girl seems to be happy he's her waiter.” The blonde pointed after he sat down in the vacant seat.
“hmm. Now that you mention it, she does sit in his section almost all the time.” Nao said
The three watched as Ruki took care of his customers. Refilling glasses, bringing them a new treat or just giving them the bill. As Ruki was walking back to the them, the same girl as before reached out grabbing him by the apron and pulled the waiter closer to her. Not even letting go if the cloth the girl started talking about nothing (as far as Ruki was concerned anyway) As the girl finished talking the blonde untied his apron and walked away.
Tora laughed as he was putting down Nao's cup after seeking a drink. “Look at her, dumbly holding onto his apron.”
“Move over” the blonde said as he pushed Shou to the inside of the booth.
“What did she want?” Nao asked as he tried to push Tora's arm off his shoulder.
“My number, said she wouldn't let go until I gave it to her.”
“Why doesn't she just giver you hers then?” Tora asked
“She did, I gave it to another server.”
“Ruki you're so mean.” Nao said.
“It's her fault, I never asked for it in the first place.” Ruki defended
“And the guy you gave it too?” Shou interjected
“He had been wanting it.” Ruki shrugged. “ Now why are you here? He's easy to get.” he said pointing to Tora. “He's here to scare the bajesus out of Nao... or charm him, I haven't quite decided the fine details yet. But what do you want exactly, your Kitten isn't here.”
“Yes you've said that.” Tora started amused.
“Then what, you want his number? Ask him.”
“No.” Shou said.
“Then what Sir Sleeps-o-Lot?”
“I wanted to return this.” he said placing a mobile phone on the table.
“Why do you have that?” Nao asked.
“Explains why he hasn't picked up when you called.” Ruki laughed
“He dropped it.” Shou said answering Nao's question.
“Why, because band-aid face was picking on him again?”
“No.” Shou said as he tried to get out of the booth. “We just came so we can return it, will you let me out now so Tora and I can leave.”
“What a half assed delivery.”
“Excuse me?” the blonde asked with raised eyebrows.
“Well you didn't get the phone back to it's owner, and yet you consider you job done.” the waiter said pulling a note pad out of his pocket and started writing. Tearing the page out he placed it upside down on the table in front of Shou.
“What's this?” he asked picking up the paper. Ruki didn't reply he just sat in silence as Shou turned the paper over to read it. “Is this.....his address?” he asked in disbelief as Ruki nodded. “You wont give me his number, but you'll give me his home address...”
“What's the big deal? It's not like a number is gonna do anything for you since you have his phone. And I'm here till 9 p.m. You'll get it to him faster.”
“What about Nao?”
“What about him? He's busy.” Ruki said standing up. “I don't understand why your so eager to pass this off, you said you were returning his phone, so return it.”
Getting up from the booth himself Shou fished his car keys out of his pocket. Giving one last smile to his Nao-bear Tora also stood up only to be pushed back down.
“No you stay.” Ruki said blocking Tora's way. “It doesn't take two to return a phone.”
“But he's my ride home.”
“I'll call you a taxi. And you.” he said turning back to Shou “What are you still doing here?”
Shrugging at his friend Shou took the phone back from Nao and headed out to his car.
“Now you two play nice while I go and take care of the other people in this place before Uruha comes out and yells at me.”
“Hey Ruki.”
“Hmm?”
“What's my nickname?”
Taking a moment Ruki just started at the dark haired boy who was anxiously awaiting his second name.
“Creeper.” he said Turing around and walking away.
Tora's jaw dropped while Nao started Laughing.
Chapter 7
Genre: Ch fic A/U high school mostly fluff (and by mostly I mean probably all of it)
Pairings: Shou/Hiroto, Saga/Kai, Ruki/Reita, Aoi/Uruha Tora/Nao, Aiji/Maya
Bands: Alice Nine, The Gazette and more
Rating: mild language
NOTE:: I use Byo and Kazuki's names from Screw, I don't describe they're features so you can use their's if ya like just remember is A/U so if hight is wrong deal with it, I just needed names for my bullies Blockhead 1 and 2 got really annoying to write ^_^ So hope you enjoy this chappy.
“How in the heck does someone like Maya-sensei get to be a high school gym teacher?” Nao whined as he plopped down on the grass.
“Good class today?” Ruki chuckled as he, Hiroto, and Miku followed their friends lead.
“It was horrifying!” Nao shrieked “How is dodge ball legal!”
“It wasn't that bad Nao.” Miku said pulling out his lunch.
“For you!”
“And just what made it SO horrible?” The blonde asked knowing he was gonna get a good answer.
Nao opened his mouth to respond but but quickly slipped some food in and started eating.
“Awe Nao.” Ruki whined “Why wont you tell me?”
“Because.” Nao stated loudly immediately lowering his voice. “He's a-a....”
“Creeper” Miku interjected.
“Yes!”
“Who? Come on I can't read minds here.” said Ruki
“Tora” Hiroto said finally participating in the conversation. “If Nao got knocked out of the game he would get himself out too.” He said smirking.
“So you were on the same team?”
“As if!” Nao cried.
“Ok so then your both out of the game, what's the big deal?”
“He would come sit by me and start talking!”
“No!” Ruki gasped. “Not talking that's just awful.” he finished laughing.
“I knew you would laugh! You didn't save me at the cafe either. You just stood there talking with Kai and Shou.”
“I would have helped if he was gonna do something.” Ruki said waving it off . “So was gym as 'horrible' for you as well?”
“It was alright.” the brunette shrugged.
“Alright, Hiroto how can you be so calm? He was amazing!” Miku said enthusiastically.
“He was even on the same team as a certain someone.” Nao said wiggling his eyebrows.
“No way, I can't believe I missed sleeping beauty playing dodge ball. He must have sucked, half asleep on the court.” Ruki said laughing at the image.
“Actually he was really good. He and Roro were usually the last two out.” Nao added.
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-Flashback-
“Your mine squirt.” One of the jocks said trying to intimidate Hiroto. “You too Gumby.”
“Gumby?” Shou said confused
“It's because your legs are so freakishly long!” Reita called as he laughed from the sidelines.
“They are not!”
“Oy Gumby, Squirt, you two ready to go up against Blockheads #1 and #2, or do you wanna trash talk some more?”
At the sounds of Maya's whistle three of the four boys ran to grab one of the two balls from the middle line. Picking up a ball blockhead #2 returned back to his side of the court with a ball in hand. Taking aim he threw the ball at Hiroto's head which Shou expertly deflecting the on coming threat with his own ball. Picking the ball up as it rolled back to blockhead #1's feet he quickly took aim and hit Shou square in the chest.
“Haha see ya Gumby, you're next squirt.”
“Avenge me Kitten.” Shou said with a smile as he handed Hiroto the ball and walked off the court punching Reita in the arm as he sat down.
“Kitten!” One of the jocks said as they both doubled over in laughter.
Turning slightly pink Hiroto took aim. Throwing as hard as he could Hiroto hit Blockhead #1 in the arm the ball rebounded off and hit blockhead #2 in the stomach.
“Out!” Maya called “Team 1 wins.”
-End Flashback-
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-At Same Time -
“I don't know why Maya-sensei couldn't put me on the same team as my Nao-bear. Tora said as he stretched out on the roof.
“It's not like you let that stop you.” Reita said
“Well no. But it would have been fun protecting him.”
“You did that too.” Shou pointed out. “practically every time a ball was headed for him, Tora would deflecting it with another ball.” He said to Kai. “It was quiet impressive really.”
“You wanna talk impressive how about that kid who got two out with one hit. He looked shocked himself .”
“Kitten!” The blonde yelled. “He was avenging me.” he added matter-o-factually.
“So today he remembers him?” Kai asked Reita who only shrugged.
The four continued to chat away about all kinds of things for the rest of their lunch break. When the bell rang they all went to their respective classes.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Separating from his friends Hiroto made a quick stop at his locker to get his materials he needed for class, which was a Literature book, notebook, folding instructions, and lots of scrap paper.
“Why hello there squirt.” A body-less voice said shutting Hiroto's locker door.
Turning around the brunette was slammed into his locker as Blockheads 1(Byo) and 2(Kazuki) towered over him. With his bag and books at his feet the smaller boy struggled to get free while the two bullies laughed.
Kazuki pressed his large hand against Hiroto's chest holding the small panic-stricken boy against the lockers with no exit in sight.
“Think your so cool don't you?” Byo said as he stepped closer. “but deep down you know better don'tcha.” he said poking Hiroto's shoulder.
Gulping the brunette looked up at the two boys with wide eyes.
“Guess you've learned nothing from your visits to the lockers have you?”
“You know that hurts” Kazuki interjects. “Here we are graciously giving you your own quiet space to think, and what do we get in return? This, an ungrateful little punk. Maybe that's why your parents packed up their things and left you. They just couldn't believe they had such an ungrateful child.” He continued as he increased the pressure on Hiroto's chest.
“I guess we'll just have to find another way that will get through that thick skull of yours.” Byo said as he rubbed his hand over a clenched fist.
Hiroto was in a state of shock. Struggling to pay attention to what the two in front of him were saying questions kept popping into his head.
How did they know about his parents?
How come no one else were in the halls?
Why haven't his friends noticed he was in class?......
Are they really his friends.?
Of course they are! He yelled in his head. As if on cue his mobile phone started to ring.
Kazuki smirked as the boy seemed to not even recognize that it was his phone. Reaching into the brunette's pocket he pulled out the device and read the newly received message.
* From Ruki:
Hey Where are you?
Everything alright?*
Kazuki's smile grew as he responded to the message. Shutting off the phone so there were no more interruptions he tossed the phone to the floor with the rest of Hiroto's things. “That was your little pal Rui? Riku?...Ruki.” he chuckled “I took the liberty and told him you don't wanna be friends anymore and that you also think he's an eyesore.”
“WHAT! What right do you fucking have!”
“Tsk tsk tsk, such harsh words.” Kazuki said shaking his head.
“Fuck off!” The brunette yelled as he started squirming again.
“Now that's not very nice, we're only trying to hel--”
“OUCH! Little shit kicked me!” Kazuki said cutting Byo off. Kazuki added more pressure to Hiroto's chest while he kept thrashing around trying to break free.
Byo was getting very annoyed with the now uncooperative boy. “Knock that off!” he hissed as he punched the brunette in the stomach. Hiroto coughed as the air was forced out of him, he could feel tears starting to well up. After taking a couple of minutes to recover he started yelling and struggling again trying to get free.
Picking up the pace he rushed to the origin of shouting as they echoed through the halls. Turning the last corner he saw the small brunette receiving a second punch.
“HEY!” he called heading towards the trio. Quickly Byo and Kazuki stepped away from Hiroto and raced down the stairs that were conveniently near by.
Sinking to the floor Hiroto wrapped his arms around his stomach. Fighting back his tears the best he could but a sniffle escaped with a few tears falling onto his pants and the floor.
Are you alright?” the boy asked as he knelt down next to Hiroto. “Kitten?” he asked again genitally placing a hand on his shoulder.
“Leave me alone.” the brunette said shrugging of the hand. Gathering up his things Hiroto stood up slowly still clutching his stomach with one arm. Without even looking at the other boy Hiroto walked down the stairs and headed for the exit of the school.
Shou silently watched as he walked away descending down the stairs, letting out a sigh Shou decided he might as well go back to class. Turning around he heard something hit along the bottom of the lockers, picking it up Shou looked at the device and then back at the stairs. “By the time I make it down the stairs and out the doors he'll be long gone.” He said pocketing the phone and headed back to his class.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
“Ah. he's still not picking up.” Nao said visibly aggravated. “First he ditches the rest of his classes and now you say he hasn't shown up for work. Just what is he thinking!”
“Calm down I'm sure he's fine.” Ruki said as he watched a new group of customers enter the cafe. “Damn it. The place was nice and slow the they have to come in. And of course they just HAD to sit in my section.” the blonde groaned as he stood up to take are of the new customers. Nao laughed as he friend tied his apron back on.
“Why hello ladies.” Ruki said with an award winning smile. “Do you know what you would like or do you need a couple of minutes?”
“That depends.” a girl with auburn hair said. “how much longer till the guy's break is up?”
“Who”
“The one that normally works this section.”
“Aaaahhhh....” Ruki said nodding in understanding. “He's not here today.”
“What do you mean not here?” the girl asked eying Ruki skeptically.
Ruki smiled sweetly at the girls, all but one sighed at his charm. “well...” he started. “I thought that was pretty straight of an answer.” the auburn haired girl glared at him as a few of her friends giggled. “But.” he continued as he stepped closer. “if you must know. He's home, sick.” A couple of the girls 'awed' while the obstinate one rolled her eyes “Look babe I'm not lying, your little prince of a waiter isn't here, so, you gonna order?”
“God I swear, girls are weird. It took 20 minutes for them all to decide what they wanted.” the waiter said taking his seat again as Nao laughed.
“Oh look Nao, your boyfriend is here.”
“What! Hide me” he said as he tried to climb under the table.
“To late, he's already seen you.” Ruki said as he witnessed a smirk grow on the dark haired boys face.
“Why hello” Tora said leaning over the backrest of Nao's seat.
“What did we do to be honored with the presence of Lord Pervert and Sir Sleeps-o-Lot?” the blonde asked amused.
“Sir Sleeps-o-Lot?” Shou replied confused tilting his head.
“Slow processor?”
“Ruki!” Nao hissed
“Nao-bear!” Tora said joyfully sitting down next to the panicked boy.
“What do you two want I'm busy.” Ruki said
“Really?” Shou said looking around “Doesn't look like it.”
“Just ask him.” Tora said placing an arm around Nao's shoulder.
Shou gulped as Ruki started at him, waiting. “well ummm...”
“Oh I know.”
“I didn't say anything.”
“So you think.” Ruki said matter-o-factually “Kitten isn't here today.”
“How did yo-”
“Honestly, doesn't anyone ever come to see me?”
“Huh”
“Everyone has been asking about him.” Ruki said with a little pout.
“So your jealous.” Tora said analyzing the situation. “What if I came to see you?”
“Dude don't lie.” Ruki laughed. “You tagged along with the hope of seeing your Nao-bear.”
“I came to see you both?”
“Why, we.” Ruki indicated with his finger. “We hate each other.”
“That's a strong word. What about a mutual agreement to not get along.”
“Stupid.” Ruki said lightly hitting Shou on the arm as he stood up.
“Where are you going?”
“Well even though its not busy, there are still customers I need to tend to.” he said as he walked over to a table and took care of the empty plates.
“He's wrong.”
“About what?”
“That.”
“God Shou I swear half the time I need a translator just for you.” Tora said.
“Look that girl seems to be happy he's her waiter.” The blonde pointed after he sat down in the vacant seat.
“hmm. Now that you mention it, she does sit in his section almost all the time.” Nao said
The three watched as Ruki took care of his customers. Refilling glasses, bringing them a new treat or just giving them the bill. As Ruki was walking back to the them, the same girl as before reached out grabbing him by the apron and pulled the waiter closer to her. Not even letting go if the cloth the girl started talking about nothing (as far as Ruki was concerned anyway) As the girl finished talking the blonde untied his apron and walked away.
Tora laughed as he was putting down Nao's cup after seeking a drink. “Look at her, dumbly holding onto his apron.”
“Move over” the blonde said as he pushed Shou to the inside of the booth.
“What did she want?” Nao asked as he tried to push Tora's arm off his shoulder.
“My number, said she wouldn't let go until I gave it to her.”
“Why doesn't she just giver you hers then?” Tora asked
“She did, I gave it to another server.”
“Ruki you're so mean.” Nao said.
“It's her fault, I never asked for it in the first place.” Ruki defended
“And the guy you gave it too?” Shou interjected
“He had been wanting it.” Ruki shrugged. “ Now why are you here? He's easy to get.” he said pointing to Tora. “He's here to scare the bajesus out of Nao... or charm him, I haven't quite decided the fine details yet. But what do you want exactly, your Kitten isn't here.”
“Yes you've said that.” Tora started amused.
“Then what, you want his number? Ask him.”
“No.” Shou said.
“Then what Sir Sleeps-o-Lot?”
“I wanted to return this.” he said placing a mobile phone on the table.
“Why do you have that?” Nao asked.
“Explains why he hasn't picked up when you called.” Ruki laughed
“He dropped it.” Shou said answering Nao's question.
“Why, because band-aid face was picking on him again?”
“No.” Shou said as he tried to get out of the booth. “We just came so we can return it, will you let me out now so Tora and I can leave.”
“What a half assed delivery.”
“Excuse me?” the blonde asked with raised eyebrows.
“Well you didn't get the phone back to it's owner, and yet you consider you job done.” the waiter said pulling a note pad out of his pocket and started writing. Tearing the page out he placed it upside down on the table in front of Shou.
“What's this?” he asked picking up the paper. Ruki didn't reply he just sat in silence as Shou turned the paper over to read it. “Is this.....his address?” he asked in disbelief as Ruki nodded. “You wont give me his number, but you'll give me his home address...”
“What's the big deal? It's not like a number is gonna do anything for you since you have his phone. And I'm here till 9 p.m. You'll get it to him faster.”
“What about Nao?”
“What about him? He's busy.” Ruki said standing up. “I don't understand why your so eager to pass this off, you said you were returning his phone, so return it.”
Getting up from the booth himself Shou fished his car keys out of his pocket. Giving one last smile to his Nao-bear Tora also stood up only to be pushed back down.
“No you stay.” Ruki said blocking Tora's way. “It doesn't take two to return a phone.”
“But he's my ride home.”
“I'll call you a taxi. And you.” he said turning back to Shou “What are you still doing here?”
Shrugging at his friend Shou took the phone back from Nao and headed out to his car.
“Now you two play nice while I go and take care of the other people in this place before Uruha comes out and yells at me.”
“Hey Ruki.”
“Hmm?”
“What's my nickname?”
Taking a moment Ruki just started at the dark haired boy who was anxiously awaiting his second name.
“Creeper.” he said Turing around and walking away.
Tora's jaw dropped while Nao started Laughing.