[Chapter 12/ ?] Where I Belong
Title: Where I Belong
Author: Saida
Fandom: Hey! Say! JUMP
Pairing: Takayama, Yamabu, Hikato, Hikanoo (more coming soon)
Genre: Romance, angst, mystery? xD
Word Count: 2708
Rating: Pg-16
Disclaimer: I do not own the boys..xDD
Notes: Yay! Exams is finally over for meh~! xDDD That means...HIGH SCHOOL ISH OVER ANDHOLIDAY ISH FINALLY HERE!!! WOOT~! HERE'S A CHAPPIE FROM MEE~!!! I'M ALIVE AND KICKING GUYS~! XDDD Anyways...I hope you'll enjoy this chappie...xD Comments are always appreciated! =] Argh~ I really should sleep now...It's like...5 a.m. in the morning....and I havent slept a wink since yesterday...D:
"Here," Inoo held a glass of cocktail in front of Hikaru's face. Hikaru looked at his best friend, confused. "You seemed bored and ready to kill someone."
Hikaru looked at Inoo with crocodile tears in his eyes. "Kei~" Hikaru whined.
Inoo raised an eyebrow. "What now?"
Hikaru sniffed. "Keito is dancing with girls the whole time during the party," he added in, "If not, he's surrounded by the classical lovers."
Inoo sighed. "This IS a party," Inoo hissed. "People dance at a party, and of course, it's common sense for him to associate with them. It will be rude for him to refuse those who supported him."
"But..."
"What? You didn't think he would dance with you in this crowd, would you?" Inoo sighed, standing closer to his best friend. "In this society, this sort of relationship is plain awkward."
"But..."
"Look at Shoon and Yabu," Inoo whispered. "I bet Shoon can't wait to undress Yabu by now." Hikaru looked at his other two best friends, and after a second, laughed.
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Yamada Ryosuke wasbrought up well by Okamoto Kenichi. Ever since he was young, both himself and Keito was taught how to act during parties and such. Because of that, Yamada Ryosuke couldn't simply decline when a guest, female guests, wanted to dance with him. Practically the whole night, he was dancing with the guests.
The only time he could escape was during breaks, but somehow, the girls could always find him again.
'I wondered why they didn't target senpai-tachi.'
Yamada finally escaped the party, and went to the garden. Yamada looke around, awed. The garden was very beautfully decorated. It really looked like the garden from a fairytale book. Yamada took a seat at the water fountain, gazing at the sky. There were many stars that night.
"Yama-chan?"
Yamada looked at the direction of the voice. Takaki appeared from the direction of the mansion. He threw a scarf at Yamada, leaving the younger one looking confused, and sat next to him. "The coldness are bad for the throat," he explained. Yamada understood and quickly wrapped the scarf around his neck. "So...did you enjoyed the
party?"
Yamada played with his legs. "Yeah, overwhelmed by the guest, but I did enjoy it." For some unknown reason, he felt butterflies in his stomach.
"I'm glad," Takaki smiled. After a few minutes, Takaki exclaimed, "Uwaaa~!" Yamada looked at Takaki. "Tonight is beautiful, ne?" He looked at his wristwatch. "A few more minutes, and there will be fireworks."
"Eh?" Yamada went closer to Takaki. "You're right." There's a few minutes left till midnight. Suddenly, Takaki chuckling made him self-conscious. He distanced himself a little from Takaki. "What?"
"I'm sorry," said Takaki. "It's just, you're different now. You've opened up more to us..." he added in softly, "to me."
Yamada could just stare at Takaki, his heart beating fast every moment. It was as if time stopped for him. The fireworks started and...Takaki. He looked really beautiful under the colorful fireworks. Suddenly, Yamada just grabbed Takaki's hand, and locked the surprised Takaki in a kiss. Takaki's eyes widened when the younger teen suddenly grabbed him, and kissed him.
Finally realizing what he was doing, Yamada pushed Takaki away.
"Yama-chan / I-..." Takaki and Yamada said at the same time. Takaki was taken aback when he saw Yamada's eyes. Shocked. Scared.
"I'm sorry," Yamada said before running off towards the mansion.
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Yamada was awaken when someone violently knocked on the door. "WAKE UP EVERYONE!!! IT'S CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!!" They heard Chinen shrieked from the hallway. Yamada groaned as he saw the time on the clock.
"It's too early in the morning!" he exclaimed.
A chuckled was heard, and the light was turned on. Keito, after a shower, all fresh and dressed up, looked at his cousin with an amuse expression. "6 a.m. is never too early during Christmas," he said with a smirk.
"Keito~!" he groaned, pulling the comforter over himself. "Turn off that bloody light."
"You're suddenly turning British guy on me?" Keito smirked. He pulled off Yamada's comforter. "You're going to the drawing room with me now, no excuses." He added in, "There'll be lots of present, and I'm sure there's a present for you from your beloved Takaki-senpai." Keito laughed as he evaded the pillow that came flying his way.
Yamada blushed scarlet when he remembered the incident in the garden. He groaned. "Do I really have to go?"
"Yes," Keito said, pulling his cousin off the bed and half-dragging his cousin outside the room. "Come on~! Secret Santa can't start until everyone's there."
When the two cousins finally entered the drawing room, Chinen exclaimed, "Why are both of you so late?!"
"Blame my cousin here," said Keito.
Chinen glared at his dorm mate, causing Yamada to said to Keito, full of sarcasm, "Thank you."
Keito just smiled back, saying, "My pleasure."
Yamada noted that everyone is still in their pajamas. Well, everyone except for Keito. But of course, that is to be expected. Keito had always been an early bird. When Yamada took his seat, he realized that Takaki was looking at him. Feeling self-conscious again, Yamada looked away, and immediately took a seat between Yabu and Keito. 'Darn, why does he always makes me feel self-conscious?'
"Okay, let's start the gift exchange," said the youngest member in the room. Immediately, people started takig presents in the middle of the circle that they created, and the presents being given to its owner.
Yabu had received a cell phone strap from Takaki. Shoon, much to his dismay, received a bottle of lube from Hikaru. Yabu literally smacked his best friend on the head with a very thick book. Inoo had received two dog collars from Shoon. Hikaru received the pair of sneakers he had always wanted from Yabu. Keito received a book about classical music and their composers from Inoo. Daiki received a wooden amulet, carved by hand from Yuto, which really shocked him. He stared at Yuto for the whole time after opening his present. Chinen received a hamster plushie from Daiki. Yuto received a cook book from Chinen. Yamada received a locket from Keito, which made him blush ten shades of red when he opened it. And lat but not least, Takaki. He received a music box from Yamada.
When Takaki looked at him, Yamada blushed, saying, "It was my favorite lullaby, so I just bought it without thinking."
Takaki grinned. "I like it."
Then, all ten of them sat in front of the fireplace, telling christmas stories while drinking hot chocolates with little marshmallows, and some tarts that Yuto had made really early in the morning. Time flew by so quickly that it was finally 8 in the morning. Yuto immediately excused himself, saying he was needed in the kitchen. A few seconds later, Daiki excused himself as well. Inoo, Shoon and Yabu looked at one another, but then, shrugged it off.
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"Nakajima-san, wait," Daiki said as he ran after the younger teen. When he heard his name being called, Yuto stopped walking. When Daiki finally caught up with him, he showed the amulet in his hand and asked, "Where did you get this?"
"It's been in my belonging ever since I could remember."
"But how-... Nakajima-san, do I know you?" Daiki asked.
There was a long pause before Yuto answered, "I don't think so, Arioka-kun. I would have remembered if we did."
"Oh~" For some reason, Daiki was a little bit disappointed. He looked at the amulet. 'You are strong if you believe it' was carved on it. He bowed at Yuto. "I'm sorry I bothered you."
"It's nothing," Yuto returned the bow.
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Keito was sitting on the swing in the garden, reading the book that Inoo gave him, when someone closed it.
Keito immediately looked up, glaring, which immediately faded when he saw who the culprit was.
"Mou, Keito," said Hikaru. "It's Christmas. You shouldn't be reading on Christmas."
"I enjoy reading," Keito replied, emphasizing on 'enjoy'.
"Well, today, you're not going to read, and that is final!"
"Oh?" said Keito, looking at Hikaru with a raised eyebrow. "And what are you going to do?"
Hikaru gave it a thought, and then, smiled mischievously at Keito. Before Keito knew it, Hikaru took the book from Keito and ran away. Keito was surprised for a few seconds before he stood up and chased after Hikaru in the snowy garden. Keito almost caught with Hikaru when he tripped and fell on the older boy. Keito blushed as
Hikaru gav a goofy grin.
"We were always in this kind of situation, ne?"
"I-I-I'm...s-sorry," Keito stuttered. Although that was said, he still didn't move. More like...he couldn't. It was as if his body froze.
They stayed in that position in silence for a few moment, before Hikaru spoke. "Keito," he said, "I didn't know what happened in your past, but I just want you to know that I am really serious about liking you. I'll proof it to you if you'll give me a chance."
Keito was stunned by Hikaru's speech. Never he had expected that kind of serious talk from someone as playful as Hikaru. "I..." Keito was taken aback when he saw the genuine look in Hikaru's eyes. Closing his eyes, Keito finally gave in to his heart. "Hai~" he answered. Hikaru smiled before brushing his lips against Keito's.
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Yamada paced outside Takaki's room, debating with himself about what he was about to do. After about ten rounds of pacing, Yamada stopped, let out a deep breath, and said to himself, "It is now or never." Yamada knocked on Takaki's door. As soon as he heard a reply, he entered. Takaki was sitting at his desk, wearing his reading glasses, and a pencil in his hand. 'He actually looks good with the glasses.' Yamada shook his head. 'What am I thinking?'
Takaki looked at Yamada, amused. "What?" Yamada asked. Takaki just shook his head, chuckling. "I was wondering when you're going to come in."
Yamada's face turned red again. "I don't know what you mean."
Takaki laughed. "I can hear you, you know, pacing around." Takaki put down his pencil, and went in front of
Yamada. "So..."
"So...?"
"The reason you're here in my room."
Again, Yamada blushed. "I..uhm..I-..uh I..." Takaki, his hands crossed at his chest, watched Yamada's expression with amusement. He noticed that the ice that Yamada built has began to melt, and he was grateful for it. Finally calming himself, Yamada said softly, "We need to talk about that night."
"The night we kissed?" Yamada jumped a little when Takaki said it out loud. After letting out a sigh, Takaki cupped Yamada's cheeks with both his hands. Stunned, Yamada could only stare at Takaki. "Listen here, Yama-chan," Takaki said softly, staring intensely in Yamada's eyes. "I know you're scared of something, and because of that, you build a wall between yourself and others. But you don't have to worry, Yama-chan." He pulled Yamada in his embrace. "I will never hurt you," he whispered in Yamada's ear. "So please..."
At first, Yamada didn't say anything, didn't react. But after awhile, he wrapped his hands around Takaki. 'Maybe I could...trust him.'
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Takaki and Yamada ran to the dining hall. They were late for lunch, and with his mom, it is ABSOLUTE that they must have the three time meals with everyone. Outside the dining hall, they bumped into Hikaru and Keito.
"Late?" Hikaru asked.
"Late," Takaki confirmed.
Keito went beside Yamada. "So, you were spending time with Takaki-kun?" he whispered.
"And you with Yaotome-kun?" Yamada whispered back.
"Later. Spill. Everything."
"Deal."
The four of them entered the dining hall. Everyone was already there, excluding Mrs. Takaki. Takaki and Hikaru
sighed in relief. "Thank goodness mama hasn't arrive yet."
From the table, Inoo spoke, "Ano, Takaki, I think you should rephrase that."
"It seems like you were late, Yu.Ya~!" his mother's voice came directly from behind him. Takaki slowly turned to face his mother. The others did the same thing.
"M-Mama/ S-Saya oba-san," Takaki and Hikaru said at the same time.
"Well, since we have a guest today, I'll let both of you go," Mrs. Takaki said.
"However, I won't let both of you go," a new voice said, a voice familiar to Yamada and Keito. Footsteps was heard when the man stepped inside the dining hall. Yamada and Keito's jaw dropped when they saw who it was. Inoo, being the piano student, Shoon, being the violin student, and Yabu, being the student's council president also knew who it was.
"Minna," Mrs. Takaki said, "meet a very old friend of mine, Okamoto Kenichi."
"He has the same name as Keito-san," Chinen whispered to Daiki. "Are they related?" Daiki just shrugged as an answer.
"Now, Keito, Ryosuke, I've raised both of you with more manners than that," said Okamoto Kenichi. "Both of you will catch flies if you leave your mouth hanging open."
"B-But when-...?"
"How-...?"
"What are you doing here-...?" both Yamada and Keito said in unison.
Okamoto Kenichi smiled. "Think of this as your christmas present."
"Huh?" both of them looked at him weirdly.
"Anyway," Okamoto Kenichi moved towards Takaki and Hikaru. "So, which one of these boys is your lad, Saya?"
"U-Uhm, m-my name is T-Takaki Yuya," he quickly added in, "sir."
"A-And m-my name is Yaotome Hikaru...s-sir."
Everyone at the main table tried hard not to laugh. Mrs. Takaki looked at her son, and Hikaru with an amused
expression. Keito and Yamada just raised an eyebrow at the said boys. Okamoto Kenichi pats both boys on the
shoulder before saying, "We'll be having a little chat about shovels after lunch, alright boys?"
"H-Hai, sir!" Takaki and Hikaru answered. They could feel their palms sweating. This time, the people at the main table couldn't help it. A few chuckles escaped their mouth.
"Otou-san/ Oji-san!" Keito and Yamada yelled.
Mrs. Takaki laughed. "Saa...should we have our lunch now?" That being said, they took their seat at the table.
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"So...both of you had a crush on my son and nephew, huh?" Okamoto Kenichi asked. As soon as they finished
lunch, Okamoto Kenichi, along with Hikaru and Takaki took a walk together in the garden.
"Iie,", both Takaki and Hikaru said. Okamoto Kenichi stopped walking, and looked at both boys.
"We don't merely have a crush on them," said Hikaru. "I really do love Keito."
"And I love Yama-chan," said Takaki.
"We're really serious about our feelings towards them!" both of them added in unison.
"Need I threaten both of you that if you ever hurt one of my boys, I'll break your limps with a shovel at several
places?" Takaki and Hikaru gulped, shaking their head furiously. Okaoto Kenichi smiled. "Good." They began
walking again. Okamoto Kenichi put both his hands in his pockets. "You see, both Keito and Ryosuke has been
hurt for too many times in the past, especially Ryosuke, so I don't want them to be hurt ever again."
"We understand, sir," Hikaru and Takaki said.
"Do you really?" Okamoto Kenichi said. "Young men, let me tell you, Keito and Ryosuke has been there for each
other through pain and sorrow, so, if you hurt one of them, you'll lose both." Okamoto Kenichi looked at Takaki
and Hikaru. "Do you understand me?"
When Keito and Yamada found out that his father/ uncle has returned from his little walk with Hikaru and Takaki, they immediately stormed off to his room.
"Otou-san/ Oji-san!" both yelled as soon as they entered the room. "What the hell are you doing?"
"Uhm...reading?" he said, waving the book in his hand in front of their face.
"I meant why are you here?" Keito asked.
"Didn't I told you before," Okamoto Kenichi said to his son. "I'm here as yours and Ryo-chan's present."
"Oji-san!" said Yamada, a little bit embarrassed.
Okamoto Kenichi laughed, ruffling Yamada's hair. "I guess I was just worried about both of you and decided to check in."
"But..."
"I'm glad to see both of you are well," Okamoto Kenichi smiled.
"Otou-san/ oji-san..." Keito and Yamada smiled.
"It's nice to see you again, otou-san," said Keito. "Yeah," Yamada added in. Both teens went to hug the older man.
Author: Saida
Fandom: Hey! Say! JUMP
Pairing: Takayama, Yamabu, Hikato, Hikanoo (more coming soon)
Genre: Romance, angst, mystery? xD
Word Count: 2708
Rating: Pg-16
Disclaimer: I do not own the boys..xDD
Notes: Yay! Exams is finally over for meh~! xDDD That means...HIGH SCHOOL ISH OVER ANDHOLIDAY ISH FINALLY HERE!!! WOOT~! HERE'S A CHAPPIE FROM MEE~!!! I'M ALIVE AND KICKING GUYS~! XDDD Anyways...I hope you'll enjoy this chappie...xD Comments are always appreciated! =] Argh~ I really should sleep now...It's like...5 a.m. in the morning....and I havent slept a wink since yesterday...D:
"Here," Inoo held a glass of cocktail in front of Hikaru's face. Hikaru looked at his best friend, confused. "You seemed bored and ready to kill someone."
Hikaru looked at Inoo with crocodile tears in his eyes. "Kei~" Hikaru whined.
Inoo raised an eyebrow. "What now?"
Hikaru sniffed. "Keito is dancing with girls the whole time during the party," he added in, "If not, he's surrounded by the classical lovers."
Inoo sighed. "This IS a party," Inoo hissed. "People dance at a party, and of course, it's common sense for him to associate with them. It will be rude for him to refuse those who supported him."
"But..."
"What? You didn't think he would dance with you in this crowd, would you?" Inoo sighed, standing closer to his best friend. "In this society, this sort of relationship is plain awkward."
"But..."
"Look at Shoon and Yabu," Inoo whispered. "I bet Shoon can't wait to undress Yabu by now." Hikaru looked at his other two best friends, and after a second, laughed.
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Yamada Ryosuke wasbrought up well by Okamoto Kenichi. Ever since he was young, both himself and Keito was taught how to act during parties and such. Because of that, Yamada Ryosuke couldn't simply decline when a guest, female guests, wanted to dance with him. Practically the whole night, he was dancing with the guests.
The only time he could escape was during breaks, but somehow, the girls could always find him again.
'I wondered why they didn't target senpai-tachi.'
Yamada finally escaped the party, and went to the garden. Yamada looke around, awed. The garden was very beautfully decorated. It really looked like the garden from a fairytale book. Yamada took a seat at the water fountain, gazing at the sky. There were many stars that night.
"Yama-chan?"
Yamada looked at the direction of the voice. Takaki appeared from the direction of the mansion. He threw a scarf at Yamada, leaving the younger one looking confused, and sat next to him. "The coldness are bad for the throat," he explained. Yamada understood and quickly wrapped the scarf around his neck. "So...did you enjoyed the
party?"
Yamada played with his legs. "Yeah, overwhelmed by the guest, but I did enjoy it." For some unknown reason, he felt butterflies in his stomach.
"I'm glad," Takaki smiled. After a few minutes, Takaki exclaimed, "Uwaaa~!" Yamada looked at Takaki. "Tonight is beautiful, ne?" He looked at his wristwatch. "A few more minutes, and there will be fireworks."
"Eh?" Yamada went closer to Takaki. "You're right." There's a few minutes left till midnight. Suddenly, Takaki chuckling made him self-conscious. He distanced himself a little from Takaki. "What?"
"I'm sorry," said Takaki. "It's just, you're different now. You've opened up more to us..." he added in softly, "to me."
Yamada could just stare at Takaki, his heart beating fast every moment. It was as if time stopped for him. The fireworks started and...Takaki. He looked really beautiful under the colorful fireworks. Suddenly, Yamada just grabbed Takaki's hand, and locked the surprised Takaki in a kiss. Takaki's eyes widened when the younger teen suddenly grabbed him, and kissed him.
Finally realizing what he was doing, Yamada pushed Takaki away.
"Yama-chan / I-..." Takaki and Yamada said at the same time. Takaki was taken aback when he saw Yamada's eyes. Shocked. Scared.
"I'm sorry," Yamada said before running off towards the mansion.
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Yamada was awaken when someone violently knocked on the door. "WAKE UP EVERYONE!!! IT'S CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!!" They heard Chinen shrieked from the hallway. Yamada groaned as he saw the time on the clock.
"It's too early in the morning!" he exclaimed.
A chuckled was heard, and the light was turned on. Keito, after a shower, all fresh and dressed up, looked at his cousin with an amuse expression. "6 a.m. is never too early during Christmas," he said with a smirk.
"Keito~!" he groaned, pulling the comforter over himself. "Turn off that bloody light."
"You're suddenly turning British guy on me?" Keito smirked. He pulled off Yamada's comforter. "You're going to the drawing room with me now, no excuses." He added in, "There'll be lots of present, and I'm sure there's a present for you from your beloved Takaki-senpai." Keito laughed as he evaded the pillow that came flying his way.
Yamada blushed scarlet when he remembered the incident in the garden. He groaned. "Do I really have to go?"
"Yes," Keito said, pulling his cousin off the bed and half-dragging his cousin outside the room. "Come on~! Secret Santa can't start until everyone's there."
When the two cousins finally entered the drawing room, Chinen exclaimed, "Why are both of you so late?!"
"Blame my cousin here," said Keito.
Chinen glared at his dorm mate, causing Yamada to said to Keito, full of sarcasm, "Thank you."
Keito just smiled back, saying, "My pleasure."
Yamada noted that everyone is still in their pajamas. Well, everyone except for Keito. But of course, that is to be expected. Keito had always been an early bird. When Yamada took his seat, he realized that Takaki was looking at him. Feeling self-conscious again, Yamada looked away, and immediately took a seat between Yabu and Keito. 'Darn, why does he always makes me feel self-conscious?'
"Okay, let's start the gift exchange," said the youngest member in the room. Immediately, people started takig presents in the middle of the circle that they created, and the presents being given to its owner.
Yabu had received a cell phone strap from Takaki. Shoon, much to his dismay, received a bottle of lube from Hikaru. Yabu literally smacked his best friend on the head with a very thick book. Inoo had received two dog collars from Shoon. Hikaru received the pair of sneakers he had always wanted from Yabu. Keito received a book about classical music and their composers from Inoo. Daiki received a wooden amulet, carved by hand from Yuto, which really shocked him. He stared at Yuto for the whole time after opening his present. Chinen received a hamster plushie from Daiki. Yuto received a cook book from Chinen. Yamada received a locket from Keito, which made him blush ten shades of red when he opened it. And lat but not least, Takaki. He received a music box from Yamada.
When Takaki looked at him, Yamada blushed, saying, "It was my favorite lullaby, so I just bought it without thinking."
Takaki grinned. "I like it."
Then, all ten of them sat in front of the fireplace, telling christmas stories while drinking hot chocolates with little marshmallows, and some tarts that Yuto had made really early in the morning. Time flew by so quickly that it was finally 8 in the morning. Yuto immediately excused himself, saying he was needed in the kitchen. A few seconds later, Daiki excused himself as well. Inoo, Shoon and Yabu looked at one another, but then, shrugged it off.
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"Nakajima-san, wait," Daiki said as he ran after the younger teen. When he heard his name being called, Yuto stopped walking. When Daiki finally caught up with him, he showed the amulet in his hand and asked, "Where did you get this?"
"It's been in my belonging ever since I could remember."
"But how-... Nakajima-san, do I know you?" Daiki asked.
There was a long pause before Yuto answered, "I don't think so, Arioka-kun. I would have remembered if we did."
"Oh~" For some reason, Daiki was a little bit disappointed. He looked at the amulet. 'You are strong if you believe it' was carved on it. He bowed at Yuto. "I'm sorry I bothered you."
"It's nothing," Yuto returned the bow.
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Keito was sitting on the swing in the garden, reading the book that Inoo gave him, when someone closed it.
Keito immediately looked up, glaring, which immediately faded when he saw who the culprit was.
"Mou, Keito," said Hikaru. "It's Christmas. You shouldn't be reading on Christmas."
"I enjoy reading," Keito replied, emphasizing on 'enjoy'.
"Well, today, you're not going to read, and that is final!"
"Oh?" said Keito, looking at Hikaru with a raised eyebrow. "And what are you going to do?"
Hikaru gave it a thought, and then, smiled mischievously at Keito. Before Keito knew it, Hikaru took the book from Keito and ran away. Keito was surprised for a few seconds before he stood up and chased after Hikaru in the snowy garden. Keito almost caught with Hikaru when he tripped and fell on the older boy. Keito blushed as
Hikaru gav a goofy grin.
"We were always in this kind of situation, ne?"
"I-I-I'm...s-sorry," Keito stuttered. Although that was said, he still didn't move. More like...he couldn't. It was as if his body froze.
They stayed in that position in silence for a few moment, before Hikaru spoke. "Keito," he said, "I didn't know what happened in your past, but I just want you to know that I am really serious about liking you. I'll proof it to you if you'll give me a chance."
Keito was stunned by Hikaru's speech. Never he had expected that kind of serious talk from someone as playful as Hikaru. "I..." Keito was taken aback when he saw the genuine look in Hikaru's eyes. Closing his eyes, Keito finally gave in to his heart. "Hai~" he answered. Hikaru smiled before brushing his lips against Keito's.
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Yamada paced outside Takaki's room, debating with himself about what he was about to do. After about ten rounds of pacing, Yamada stopped, let out a deep breath, and said to himself, "It is now or never." Yamada knocked on Takaki's door. As soon as he heard a reply, he entered. Takaki was sitting at his desk, wearing his reading glasses, and a pencil in his hand. 'He actually looks good with the glasses.' Yamada shook his head. 'What am I thinking?'
Takaki looked at Yamada, amused. "What?" Yamada asked. Takaki just shook his head, chuckling. "I was wondering when you're going to come in."
Yamada's face turned red again. "I don't know what you mean."
Takaki laughed. "I can hear you, you know, pacing around." Takaki put down his pencil, and went in front of
Yamada. "So..."
"So...?"
"The reason you're here in my room."
Again, Yamada blushed. "I..uhm..I-..uh I..." Takaki, his hands crossed at his chest, watched Yamada's expression with amusement. He noticed that the ice that Yamada built has began to melt, and he was grateful for it. Finally calming himself, Yamada said softly, "We need to talk about that night."
"The night we kissed?" Yamada jumped a little when Takaki said it out loud. After letting out a sigh, Takaki cupped Yamada's cheeks with both his hands. Stunned, Yamada could only stare at Takaki. "Listen here, Yama-chan," Takaki said softly, staring intensely in Yamada's eyes. "I know you're scared of something, and because of that, you build a wall between yourself and others. But you don't have to worry, Yama-chan." He pulled Yamada in his embrace. "I will never hurt you," he whispered in Yamada's ear. "So please..."
At first, Yamada didn't say anything, didn't react. But after awhile, he wrapped his hands around Takaki. 'Maybe I could...trust him.'
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Takaki and Yamada ran to the dining hall. They were late for lunch, and with his mom, it is ABSOLUTE that they must have the three time meals with everyone. Outside the dining hall, they bumped into Hikaru and Keito.
"Late?" Hikaru asked.
"Late," Takaki confirmed.
Keito went beside Yamada. "So, you were spending time with Takaki-kun?" he whispered.
"And you with Yaotome-kun?" Yamada whispered back.
"Later. Spill. Everything."
"Deal."
The four of them entered the dining hall. Everyone was already there, excluding Mrs. Takaki. Takaki and Hikaru
sighed in relief. "Thank goodness mama hasn't arrive yet."
From the table, Inoo spoke, "Ano, Takaki, I think you should rephrase that."
"It seems like you were late, Yu.Ya~!" his mother's voice came directly from behind him. Takaki slowly turned to face his mother. The others did the same thing.
"M-Mama/ S-Saya oba-san," Takaki and Hikaru said at the same time.
"Well, since we have a guest today, I'll let both of you go," Mrs. Takaki said.
"However, I won't let both of you go," a new voice said, a voice familiar to Yamada and Keito. Footsteps was heard when the man stepped inside the dining hall. Yamada and Keito's jaw dropped when they saw who it was. Inoo, being the piano student, Shoon, being the violin student, and Yabu, being the student's council president also knew who it was.
"Minna," Mrs. Takaki said, "meet a very old friend of mine, Okamoto Kenichi."
"He has the same name as Keito-san," Chinen whispered to Daiki. "Are they related?" Daiki just shrugged as an answer.
"Now, Keito, Ryosuke, I've raised both of you with more manners than that," said Okamoto Kenichi. "Both of you will catch flies if you leave your mouth hanging open."
"B-But when-...?"
"How-...?"
"What are you doing here-...?" both Yamada and Keito said in unison.
Okamoto Kenichi smiled. "Think of this as your christmas present."
"Huh?" both of them looked at him weirdly.
"Anyway," Okamoto Kenichi moved towards Takaki and Hikaru. "So, which one of these boys is your lad, Saya?"
"U-Uhm, m-my name is T-Takaki Yuya," he quickly added in, "sir."
"A-And m-my name is Yaotome Hikaru...s-sir."
Everyone at the main table tried hard not to laugh. Mrs. Takaki looked at her son, and Hikaru with an amused
expression. Keito and Yamada just raised an eyebrow at the said boys. Okamoto Kenichi pats both boys on the
shoulder before saying, "We'll be having a little chat about shovels after lunch, alright boys?"
"H-Hai, sir!" Takaki and Hikaru answered. They could feel their palms sweating. This time, the people at the main table couldn't help it. A few chuckles escaped their mouth.
"Otou-san/ Oji-san!" Keito and Yamada yelled.
Mrs. Takaki laughed. "Saa...should we have our lunch now?" That being said, they took their seat at the table.
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"So...both of you had a crush on my son and nephew, huh?" Okamoto Kenichi asked. As soon as they finished
lunch, Okamoto Kenichi, along with Hikaru and Takaki took a walk together in the garden.
"Iie,", both Takaki and Hikaru said. Okamoto Kenichi stopped walking, and looked at both boys.
"We don't merely have a crush on them," said Hikaru. "I really do love Keito."
"And I love Yama-chan," said Takaki.
"We're really serious about our feelings towards them!" both of them added in unison.
"Need I threaten both of you that if you ever hurt one of my boys, I'll break your limps with a shovel at several
places?" Takaki and Hikaru gulped, shaking their head furiously. Okaoto Kenichi smiled. "Good." They began
walking again. Okamoto Kenichi put both his hands in his pockets. "You see, both Keito and Ryosuke has been
hurt for too many times in the past, especially Ryosuke, so I don't want them to be hurt ever again."
"We understand, sir," Hikaru and Takaki said.
"Do you really?" Okamoto Kenichi said. "Young men, let me tell you, Keito and Ryosuke has been there for each
other through pain and sorrow, so, if you hurt one of them, you'll lose both." Okamoto Kenichi looked at Takaki
and Hikaru. "Do you understand me?"
When Keito and Yamada found out that his father/ uncle has returned from his little walk with Hikaru and Takaki, they immediately stormed off to his room.
"Otou-san/ Oji-san!" both yelled as soon as they entered the room. "What the hell are you doing?"
"Uhm...reading?" he said, waving the book in his hand in front of their face.
"I meant why are you here?" Keito asked.
"Didn't I told you before," Okamoto Kenichi said to his son. "I'm here as yours and Ryo-chan's present."
"Oji-san!" said Yamada, a little bit embarrassed.
Okamoto Kenichi laughed, ruffling Yamada's hair. "I guess I was just worried about both of you and decided to check in."
"But..."
"I'm glad to see both of you are well," Okamoto Kenichi smiled.
"Otou-san/ oji-san..." Keito and Yamada smiled.
"It's nice to see you again, otou-san," said Keito. "Yeah," Yamada added in. Both teens went to hug the older man.