Refrain ~Bokutachi No Monogatari~ - Chapter 1
Title : Refrain ~Bokutachi No Monogatari~
Author :
zeon_avalanthe
Rating : PG
Genre : AU ; Angst ; Friendship
Fandom : Arashi
Pairing : Sakuraiba (Friendship)
Disclaimer : Everyone knows that I don't own any of those boys, sadly.. The title, is again, shamelessly taken from one of my favorite Arashi's song, Refrain..
Summary : Sho had been living a normal college life with his roommate slash bestfriend, Masaki.. Until he found out the dark secret lies behind those smiles..
Chapter 1
“What’s your name ?”
“...”
“Hey, don’t just doodle there and stare at me. I’m asking you, what’s your name ?”
“M-y na-me ?”
“Yes. Your name.”
“Shin. Yeah, I think so. My name is Shin.”
“Well, then Shin, I’m Ninomiya Kazunari and from now on, you are free from the bound of this chain wrapped around your wrists. You are free to do whatever you wanted to do and no one will be able to stop you.”
“I’m- free ?!”
“Yes. You are free.”
***
“Sho-chaaaa~n !!”
The called boy groaned at the all too familiar call and pulled his blanket further above his head. This is a freaking Sunday and he doesn’t want his perfect day to be ruined by this ball of energy too early in the morning. Nope. He will just feigned an ignorance and pretend to not hear that annoying call which almost ripped his ears.
“Sho-chaaan~ I know you’re awake already ! So stop pretending and quickly rise and shine ! Look ! The sun is already up in the sky !”
Sho swore that it’s most probably not even 7 yet, and it’s not until 3 hours later for him to be separated from his oh-so-comfortable bed, but his assaulter is just too persistent and now he found it hard to breathe because the ruiner of his day decided that it was fun to sit on top of him while he tried to enjoy his beautiful sleep. Really, did he think he’s as light as a cat or something ?!
“Guah ! I’m up, I’m up ! Now get off of me before I die from the lack of air !” He yelled with as many force he could from his current suffocated state.
But it seems that this little brat still has the nerve because instead of getting off, he grinned like a cat before bouncing up and down on top of him. It’s not after Sho jumped from his position that the boy got off and scurried away to a far corner of his room, still with that stupid grin on his face.
“Get ready soon ! We will go and get some breakfast outside today !”
The boy send him a wink before dashing out of the room just a little bit faster before a pillow hit the wall where he just stood not too long ago. And now Sho, with the last remnants of sleep flew at the same time he threw the poor pillow, finding himself with no other option but to leave his beloved bed and get ready before the small trouble-maker return and decided to make his day any worse than it already is.
Well, not that it wasn’t less interesting though.
***
His name is Sakurai Sho and is a third year student at Keio University, majoring in business. The other guy who just woke him up rudely is named Aiba Masaki. He’s younger by eleven months from Sho, and also his grademate at University. They’ve met a couple of years ago, when Sho was still in his second year of high school and Masaki came as a transfer student.
As the class representative, Sho was assigned as Masaki’s guide back in high school, and the taller boy quickly became attached to Sho. At first Sho felt bothered by his air-headedness and always told him to stay away. Masaki and Sho are a complete opposite after all. Masaki is friendly and bubbly and sometimes clumsy and always eager, while Sho is more reserved and composed. Sho doesn’t remember when his ice-wall broke because when he realized it, they’re already bestfriends. They’re even sharing a flat now. Sho’s house is rather far from the University, so Masaki offered to share his flat with him since it’s closer.
And from then on, Sho’s days are filled with Masaki’s constant giggles and unexpectedness. It’s like he’s living a jet-coaster life with Masaki around. But he can’t deny that life is much more fun after Masaki appeared in his life. He brought out the many hidden emotions within Sho and he found himself slowly loosing up as times goes.
Not that Sho hates it, on the contrary, Sho pretty much is content with his current lifestyle with Masaki now.
“I got another red from Matsumoto-sensei. Really, that man could be really scary when he wants to. And since he already has a stoic face by nature, it’s so much scarier.” The taller yet younger boy complained as he stuffed yet another piece of waffle into his mouth. “I wish to be taught by Ohno-sensei again this year. Too bad he has to do that exhibition this semester. The man is much more relaxed than his protege, I like him.”
Sho could only shook his head in disbelief as he drink into his coffee.
“It’s your own fault for not doing the assignment, Masaki. You know Matsumoto-sensei is strict, yet you think your Dragon Quest was more important than his assignment.” He teased the other man who pouted in response.
“But Dragon Quest is important !” Masaki exclaimed. “Thanks to that, I finally get the top score, you know !” He added with a grin, totally forgetting his complaints toward the scary Matsumoto-sensei.
“Anyway, what are your plans for today ?” Masaki asked as he ate -or rather gulped- the waffle into his mouth.
“I planned to stay on bed until late in the afternoon and then do my assignments later on after some brunch. But thanks to a certain person, my plans were all ruined.” Sho said sarcastically as he too, ate a piece of his waffle.
“I was saving you from a day of boredom, Sho, you should be grateful.” Masaki pointed his fork at him with a smug look. “I have a better idea though, let’s go to that newly-opened amusement park in Chiba !”
“Now ?” Sho almost choked on his waffle. “But Masaki, we haven’t prepared anything for the trip ? Chiba is by no means a close place, you know.”
“You worry too much, Sho-chan.” Masaki shook his head. “And we don’t need you and your tight schedule just to go to an amusement park. Let loose and simply enjoy the thrill of a journey ! Or else you’ll get old faster.”
Sho throws a sharp glance at the other boy who is smirking his way before he sighed in defeat.
“Fine, fine. Let’s do it your way.”
“Yeay ! You’re the best, Sho-chan !” Masaki exclaimed before stuffing the last bit of waffles into his mouth and drink down his milk. “Hurry and finish your breakfast, Sho-chan ! The day won’t last forever !”
***
It’s the middle of the night when Sho was awoken by the urge to use the toilet. Finding his way to the bathroom sleepily, Sho quickly finished his business before stumbling back into his bedroom. Half-way through it, he heard some footsteps from the livingroom and frown, wondering if Masaki has yet to sleep. After all, he was still whining at his mountain of assignments when Sho called the day off.
“Masaki ? Is that you ?” He called as he reached the dark livingroom. There, he found a figure by the doorway, fully clothed and by no mistake is Masaki. “Are you going somewhere ? At this hour ?” He peeked at the wall clock to make sure the time.
“Yes, Sho-chan. I just needed something.” Masaki told him softly, his voice strangely calm. “Just go back to sleep. I’ll be back before you know it.”
And so Sho did as he was told. He gave the man a nod before walking back to his bedroom and went back to sleep, already forgetting the incident in a second.
~~~tbc
Hello everyone~ I've returned with yet another series of Arashi fic..
This time round, I focused more on my forever OTP -namely Sakuraiba- of their friendship in an entirely AU lifestyle in which they are still college students..
The other members are making a cameo, but you have to squint to notice them.. As for Nino, well, Nino has his own portion in this story..
I hope you enjoy the fic~
Author :
zeon_avalanthe
Rating : PG
Genre : AU ; Angst ; Friendship
Fandom : Arashi
Pairing : Sakuraiba (Friendship)
Disclaimer : Everyone knows that I don't own any of those boys, sadly.. The title, is again, shamelessly taken from one of my favorite Arashi's song, Refrain..
Summary : Sho had been living a normal college life with his roommate slash bestfriend, Masaki.. Until he found out the dark secret lies behind those smiles..
Chapter 1
“What’s your name ?”
“...”
“Hey, don’t just doodle there and stare at me. I’m asking you, what’s your name ?”
“M-y na-me ?”
“Yes. Your name.”
“Shin. Yeah, I think so. My name is Shin.”
“Well, then Shin, I’m Ninomiya Kazunari and from now on, you are free from the bound of this chain wrapped around your wrists. You are free to do whatever you wanted to do and no one will be able to stop you.”
“I’m- free ?!”
“Yes. You are free.”
***
“Sho-chaaaa~n !!”
The called boy groaned at the all too familiar call and pulled his blanket further above his head. This is a freaking Sunday and he doesn’t want his perfect day to be ruined by this ball of energy too early in the morning. Nope. He will just feigned an ignorance and pretend to not hear that annoying call which almost ripped his ears.
“Sho-chaaan~ I know you’re awake already ! So stop pretending and quickly rise and shine ! Look ! The sun is already up in the sky !”
Sho swore that it’s most probably not even 7 yet, and it’s not until 3 hours later for him to be separated from his oh-so-comfortable bed, but his assaulter is just too persistent and now he found it hard to breathe because the ruiner of his day decided that it was fun to sit on top of him while he tried to enjoy his beautiful sleep. Really, did he think he’s as light as a cat or something ?!
“Guah ! I’m up, I’m up ! Now get off of me before I die from the lack of air !” He yelled with as many force he could from his current suffocated state.
But it seems that this little brat still has the nerve because instead of getting off, he grinned like a cat before bouncing up and down on top of him. It’s not after Sho jumped from his position that the boy got off and scurried away to a far corner of his room, still with that stupid grin on his face.
“Get ready soon ! We will go and get some breakfast outside today !”
The boy send him a wink before dashing out of the room just a little bit faster before a pillow hit the wall where he just stood not too long ago. And now Sho, with the last remnants of sleep flew at the same time he threw the poor pillow, finding himself with no other option but to leave his beloved bed and get ready before the small trouble-maker return and decided to make his day any worse than it already is.
Well, not that it wasn’t less interesting though.
***
His name is Sakurai Sho and is a third year student at Keio University, majoring in business. The other guy who just woke him up rudely is named Aiba Masaki. He’s younger by eleven months from Sho, and also his grademate at University. They’ve met a couple of years ago, when Sho was still in his second year of high school and Masaki came as a transfer student.
As the class representative, Sho was assigned as Masaki’s guide back in high school, and the taller boy quickly became attached to Sho. At first Sho felt bothered by his air-headedness and always told him to stay away. Masaki and Sho are a complete opposite after all. Masaki is friendly and bubbly and sometimes clumsy and always eager, while Sho is more reserved and composed. Sho doesn’t remember when his ice-wall broke because when he realized it, they’re already bestfriends. They’re even sharing a flat now. Sho’s house is rather far from the University, so Masaki offered to share his flat with him since it’s closer.
And from then on, Sho’s days are filled with Masaki’s constant giggles and unexpectedness. It’s like he’s living a jet-coaster life with Masaki around. But he can’t deny that life is much more fun after Masaki appeared in his life. He brought out the many hidden emotions within Sho and he found himself slowly loosing up as times goes.
Not that Sho hates it, on the contrary, Sho pretty much is content with his current lifestyle with Masaki now.
“I got another red from Matsumoto-sensei. Really, that man could be really scary when he wants to. And since he already has a stoic face by nature, it’s so much scarier.” The taller yet younger boy complained as he stuffed yet another piece of waffle into his mouth. “I wish to be taught by Ohno-sensei again this year. Too bad he has to do that exhibition this semester. The man is much more relaxed than his protege, I like him.”
Sho could only shook his head in disbelief as he drink into his coffee.
“It’s your own fault for not doing the assignment, Masaki. You know Matsumoto-sensei is strict, yet you think your Dragon Quest was more important than his assignment.” He teased the other man who pouted in response.
“But Dragon Quest is important !” Masaki exclaimed. “Thanks to that, I finally get the top score, you know !” He added with a grin, totally forgetting his complaints toward the scary Matsumoto-sensei.
“Anyway, what are your plans for today ?” Masaki asked as he ate -or rather gulped- the waffle into his mouth.
“I planned to stay on bed until late in the afternoon and then do my assignments later on after some brunch. But thanks to a certain person, my plans were all ruined.” Sho said sarcastically as he too, ate a piece of his waffle.
“I was saving you from a day of boredom, Sho, you should be grateful.” Masaki pointed his fork at him with a smug look. “I have a better idea though, let’s go to that newly-opened amusement park in Chiba !”
“Now ?” Sho almost choked on his waffle. “But Masaki, we haven’t prepared anything for the trip ? Chiba is by no means a close place, you know.”
“You worry too much, Sho-chan.” Masaki shook his head. “And we don’t need you and your tight schedule just to go to an amusement park. Let loose and simply enjoy the thrill of a journey ! Or else you’ll get old faster.”
Sho throws a sharp glance at the other boy who is smirking his way before he sighed in defeat.
“Fine, fine. Let’s do it your way.”
“Yeay ! You’re the best, Sho-chan !” Masaki exclaimed before stuffing the last bit of waffles into his mouth and drink down his milk. “Hurry and finish your breakfast, Sho-chan ! The day won’t last forever !”
***
It’s the middle of the night when Sho was awoken by the urge to use the toilet. Finding his way to the bathroom sleepily, Sho quickly finished his business before stumbling back into his bedroom. Half-way through it, he heard some footsteps from the livingroom and frown, wondering if Masaki has yet to sleep. After all, he was still whining at his mountain of assignments when Sho called the day off.
“Masaki ? Is that you ?” He called as he reached the dark livingroom. There, he found a figure by the doorway, fully clothed and by no mistake is Masaki. “Are you going somewhere ? At this hour ?” He peeked at the wall clock to make sure the time.
“Yes, Sho-chan. I just needed something.” Masaki told him softly, his voice strangely calm. “Just go back to sleep. I’ll be back before you know it.”
And so Sho did as he was told. He gave the man a nod before walking back to his bedroom and went back to sleep, already forgetting the incident in a second.
~~~tbc
Hello everyone~ I've returned with yet another series of Arashi fic..
This time round, I focused more on my forever OTP -namely Sakuraiba- of their friendship in an entirely AU lifestyle in which they are still college students..
The other members are making a cameo, but you have to squint to notice them.. As for Nino, well, Nino has his own portion in this story..
I hope you enjoy the fic~