Title: Strike a Pose
Fandom: Ya-Ya-Yah
Rating: G
Pairings: Ya-Ya-Yah all love each other.
Warnings: Fluff. I like to give you cavities.
Disclaimer: Don't know the boys in real life nor is the story true.
AN: for
mousapelli who demanded Taiyo fic in return for that really hot RyoPINShoon that she is writing for me. Written over IM.
"Taiyo, just think of how Jin-senpai would pose!" Shoon called out from behind the photographer as he watched Yabu try to helpfully point out poses for Taiyo. Hikaru was watching quietly next to him, his hands working on some sort of prank for one of the abused cameramen who followed them around on their show.
Shoon crossed his arms and tilted his head in a slight move to the right. A frown appeared on his forehead and he gave Taiyo a contemplative look. "Ne, Hikaru," he nudged the younger boy next to him, pointing at Yabu and Taiyo. "Do you think Taiyo needs to loosen up?"
"Hmmmmmmm." Hikaru put his hand to his chin, stroking a non-existent beard and gazing at the other half of Ya-Ya-yah with mock frown. "He does look a bit stiff." He mumbled in a strange voice.
Shoon bumped into Hikaru's shoulder with his hip. "I'm serious! He looks so uncomfortable. Maybe we can loosen him up during a break or something."
Hikaru gave Shoon a long glance, nodding thoughtfully. "How about this...." He leaned in to whisper frantically into Shoon's ear, not noticing how Yabu and Taiyo exchanged a wary glance at each other after glimpsing the look of glee on Shoon's face.
Shoon went up to the photographer, asking for a few minutes for a break and a quick group meeting. As soon as the photographer nodded, Shoon waved Yabu and Taiyo over, hurrying over to the corner where Hikaru resettled himself. It was relatively private and was enough to suit what Hikaru and Shoon had in mind.
"What's up?" Yabu asked, fiddling with the hem of the ugly crocheted shirt that was probably worse than whatever Tachibana Keita wore for that concert shoot. Yabu picked at it viciously, thinking their wardrobe person probably did his too and thought lacy clothes like this were in style.
"Taiyo, you need to relax a bit more!" Hikaru exclaimed.
"It's not my fault!" Taiyo muttered, his hands held low and playing with the strings on the keychain. "I can't of think of how to pose."
Shoon sighed and patted Taiyo on the back. "Pose like how Jin-senpai would! Just slouch a little and give a look at the camera."
"Yeah! Like you owned the place! Like MatsuJun-senpai does!" Hikaru flailed his arms wildly, strutting around the group in a quick mimic of MatsuJun on Utawara.
Taiyo laughed as Yabu punched Hikaru in the arm. "Your impression is worse than Kawai's!" Yabu exclaimed.
"What?" Hikaru whined, exaggerating the rub on his arm. "Taiyo, you just need some more confidence!"
Yabu turned to Taiyo and reached up to put his hands on Taiyo's shoulders, pulling him down to Yabu's eye level. "Taiyo. Hikaru has a good point. Just pretend you're modeling and you have to look good for the camera!"
Taiyo rubbed the back of his neck. "I'll try, Yabu, but what if it doesn't work?"
"No what ifs! Just do it!" Yabu commanded. "Now give us your best shot."
Taiyo nodded and leaned against the chair, slouching like the photographer had told him to and stared. At Hikaru. Who held his gaze and then crossed his eyes until they both burst into laughter.
Yabu groaned and planted his face into Shoon's shoulder.
Shoon patted Yabu's hair carefully, making soft soothing noises as he looked at Taiyo contemplatively. He gave one last caress of Yabu's head and moved to look at Taiyo, eyes lowered slightly and bangs forward in his face.
He gazed at Taiyo, his features softened slightly as he peeked through the spaces of black strands. "Taiyo," he said softly, raising a hand to finger his collar. "Just be yourself. And think about something you want a lot. Think about how it makes you happy. And then, look at me like you want to tell me all about it."
Taiyo looked down at his shoulders, lower lip caught between his teeth as he thought. Shoon was patient, however, his gaze steady on Taiyo. Soon, Taiyo lifted his chin up a few notches, his eyes focusing on Shoon before giving him a small smile.
"AHHHHH!!!!" Hikaru yelled, pointing at Taiyo's face. "HE DID IT!"
Yabu leaned forward over Shoon's shoulder and smiled, pulling back so he could dance happily in a tiny Ya-Ya-Yah circle with Hikaru around them.
Shoon broke into a wide grin, his nose and eyes scrunching up as he laughed with delight. "You did it! Now just remember that when you're in front of the camera."
Taiyo's smile widened as his face lit up, his long arms reaching out to pull Yabu, Hikaru, and Shoon into a huge hug. "I'll do my best!" He said earnestly into their hair.
"Tai~yo. You're ruining my hair!" Yabu screeched into Taiyo's shoulder as Hikaru wiggled happily, still chanting "YA-YA-YAH-YA-YA-YAH!"
The photographer told them their break was over and could they please hurry up through this shoot since there more shots that needed to be taken? Yabu and Taiyo hurried over to their places and things were much smoother this time around. Taiyo still looked awkward during the poses but at least he could smolder at the camera. Shoon grinned to himself as he and Hikaru stood off to the side and watched.
Taiyo reached out with his long arm to poke Yabu in the side when the photographer was busy changing out rolls of film. They giggled for a moment before clearing off all amusement and gave the camera a sultry look. Taiyo didn't look at the photographer but at Shoon and Hikaru, using what Shoon had told him earlier.
Hikaru grinned, waving small bunny ears behind Shoon's head before bumping his hip against Shoon's. He wrapped an arm around Shoon's shoulders companionably, a happy smile on his face before he stuck his tongue out at Taiyo and Yabu, making Shoon crack up. Shoon winked at Taiyo and flashed a V.
Taiyo's eyes softened even more. "PERFECT! And we're done. Yamashita-kun. Yaotome-kun. You're up next!" The photographer waved them up. As they dutifully switched places, they gave each other small hi-fives and wide grins.
"YA-YA-YAHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Hikaru exclaimed, making them all laugh. Shoon pumped one fist in the air before smirking at the camera. "Ya-Ya-Yah is the best."