Surrender (3/42)
Synopsis: Ohno Satoshi is a successful singer, presenter of a very famous variety show and also a very talented actor. He had everything in life to be happy, however, there was something missing... And what he never imagined is that everything he longed for was right beside him... in the figure of his best friend.
Characters: Arashi members / Original characters
Gender: Romance /Dramma/ Comedy / Yaoi
Rating: 18 +
Main Pairing: Ohmiya
Secondary Pairings: Sakuraiba, Juntoshi
Surrender
Chapter 3
The sound of the amplifier caused discomfort shaking the band members when it was demonstrated defective. That sharp and strong noise filled the empty stadium, where they were rehearsing for the upcoming tour that would begin the following month.
It has been already a week that Nino had returned from America, but the short and full of compromises time that surrounded the five friends was responsible for the lack of dialogue that arose. No one could know whether it was true or not that Nino was dating and the issue dropped dead.
However, to Ohno, the subject was still alive in his sleepless nights when he was caught torturing himself with unanswered questions. Now, he was watching Nino that was complaining to the production about the sound.
Oddly, despite being the leader of the band he was not the one to took the position if something went wrong. Maybe it was because lacked the way to make it, or at least, to make it like Kazu, who seemed to make it a sport.
- Riida! - The voice of his fellow came up to him. - It will take at least half an hour to change the sound! - he complained.
Ohno sat onstage conformed. He wouldn't make a storm in for such a small problem.
- Let's rehearse the music, then!
Nino's surprised look made Ohno laugh.
- I will not rehearse songs I already know by heart! And then still have to repeat the same things, only to adjust the sound ...
-Lazy ... - provoked.
Nino put both hands back, on support, and laughed as well. Changing unpredictably his humor was also a typical Kazu's trademark.
- I'm happy to be here with you, Oh-chan ... - commented.
When he spoke like that, in such a sweet way, it gave Ohno the impression that Nino was only a naive boy and ignorant about the evils of the world. But Ohno knew that Nino's life had not always been easy and that he had had family problems. Perhaps this was the explanation for their relationship: Nino saw in Satoshi the male figure which he lacked in several moments.
- Oh-chan?
The soft voice of Nino made Ohno face him.
- Hai?
- Why were you angry that night?
Ohno looked around, expecting to see any of his companions. Realizing that Nino had chosen a private time to bring up the subject, he tried to evade.
- I don't remember... - he murmured. - Which night?
- Of my return...
- Ah ... - he fidgeted restlessly. - I was tired ... that's all.
- But everything is fine between us, right?
- Of course.
Was it? Since he admitted to himself that he loved him, Ohno could no longer have the same freedom with his friend. He was afraid of Kazunari to discover his feelings and not accept them. If a love not responded was something awful, the death of a friendship of many years would be unbearable.
He was still thinking about it when he noticed that Nino came before himself. When he turned his face, the evidence that they were too close was noticed by the breathing of his best friend crashing into his face.
Paralyzed, Satoshi felt a chill throughout his body by the proximity of each other. He could not, either, divert from Nino's eyes. Good heavens, what was he doing? His lower lip began to tremble, and unconsciously he raised his hand and touched Kazu's chin. To his surprise, his friend has not retracted, on the contrary, he seemed very pleased with his audacity.
Kazunari face got even closer. Ohno noticed his intention and closed his eyes. At that time, he sent to hell all modesty and fear. He just wanted to feel Nino's lips on his, provoking him, loving him. But the touch was taking too long and, confused, he opened his eyes again. It was then that he realized Kazunari was standing very close to his mouth, but did not show any intentions of kissing him.
- Man, I hate it! - It was Jun's voice, which approached from behind. - Why do you always have to act this way?
Nino stepped back from Ohno and stared at Matsumoto.
- We were rehearsing. - said Nino.
Rehearsing? Ohno felt his face redden, but did not know if it was of anger or shame. How stupid of him!
- Ohmiya SK rehearsing? - Asked Jun ironic. - I thought you did that impromptu!
- Sometimes, yes ... Sometimes, no... - Nino continued, malicious.
The way Ninomiya spoke was so obviously bad intentioned that Jun couldn't help laughing. But the laughter was strange, almost forced.
- Stop taking advantage of Satoshi-chan! - He replied and then changed the subject. - The sound will take time to be adjusted. Sho-chan, Aiba-chan and I will have a snack. - continued. - You guys wanna come?
- We will be here a little longer, aren't we, Oh-chan? - Nino replied, still keeping his smile.
Jun arched his black eyebrows and moved away. Somehow it was clear that he did not like to see his friends together and alone. Ohno almost laughed at the thought of the reason of Matsumoto's protection, but disregarded any idea. Of all the members of Arashi, Jun was the one who has openly declared himself against Ohmiya.
-Jun-kun was jealous ...
Nino's voice tone made Ohno face him.
- What?
- I think he is in love with you...
The idea seemed so strange that Ohno almost laughed.
- What a nonsense...
- Do you like making fanservice with him?
What was happening with Nino that day? Beyond babbling crazy things, he was now making pointless questions?
- I ... - he stammered - I ... I like to make it with all of you. - Although it was an affirmative, Ohno wasn't quite sure what to answer. - And you?
Watering the lower lip with his tongue, Nino thought for a while.
- Me too.- he said, finally. - But I'd rather make it with you - he completed.
His heart leaped in his chest and Ohno bowed his forehead, trying to avoid showing any reaction. Hell! Why had Nino to act that way?
- You would? - The question just escaped from Ohno's lips.
- Hai.
- Why?
- Because you're special.
He turned his eyes to his friend and noticed that Nino was not kidding. The intense and golden look in Kazu's eyes seemed to measure him in such a way that Ohno felt more restless than he already was.
- Let's have lunch with others?
Ohno had barely finished the question and he was already standing, desperate to move away. But he could not go to far, because two steps ahead he was hold by Nino.
- We need to talk...
- We are already talking...
- No! You don't get me... - Nino's breath was heavy. - We need to go to a place more... isolated.
For a few seconds, Ohno wondered if it was a joke of his friend. But noting the dilated pupils of the other, he realized Kazu was being serious.
- What do you want to talk about? - He inquired.
- You know what about...
Did he? Of course not! At several times he imagined Ninomiya perhaps felt something for him, but then ended hearing that the other was involved with women or declared openly that the touches and caresses that they exchanged was the fruits of pure friendship. How could he find out what was really in the bottom of Kazu's heart if Nino himself seemed to ignore his own feelings?
-I... - he began to speak in a whisper.
- Tonight, in my apartment - Nino interrupted.
- I don't know if I can...
- I'll wait for you!
Giving his back to Ohno, Nino went toward dressing rooms.
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When the elevator door opened on the determined floor Ohno halted still. He knew that staying there or stepping forward could change his life and changes were always challenging and frightening.
He scratched his head.
Maybe he was becoming so extreme as Aiba. Maybe Nino just wanted to tell him about his exploits in America, or maybe the conversation would stay around the new tour and maybe even around the Ohmiya sketches they would do.
Yes, that was it!
Braver, Ohno Satoshi went toward Ninomiya apartment's door and pressed the doorbell. Some seconds passed before Kazu appear before him, smiling.
- I knew you would come...
Nino was strangely confident, Ohno noticed.
It had been some time since he visited Kazunari, but the
place had not changed since the last time he has been there. He headed to the couch and sat down. He was so nervous he was trembling and it was an absurd,
taking into account that he already knew Nino for more than a decade and always felt comfortable in his presence.
- Do you want something to drink?
He stared at the other and nodded. Nino disappeared from his eyes briefly and then returned with a can in his hand. When he handed it to Ohno, he realized it was a soda and smiled.
- I thought we would get drunk as we always do when I come to visit you.
- I'm out of alcoholic drinks at home, for I didn't have time to buy it. - Nino smiled. - Moreover, I want you to be sober today.
The owner of the apartment approached Ohno and sat by his side. They used to sleep embraced in that spacious and comfortable sofa when they were teenagers, but it was now a long time since their relationship had not the same intimacy, so, for Ohno, feeling Kazu so close to him in that isolated environment, brought him sweet memories of unforgettable moments.
-Sober? - he inquired. - Why?
At the moment he questioned him, he opened the can. The typical gas sound took the focus of Ohno's from his friend. When, he finally turned his eyes back to Nino, he realized dumbfounded that he was looking at him with a seriousness almost mesmerizing.
- Do you want me to answer? - Asked Ninomiya, approaching more of Satoshi. - Or would you prefer me to show you?
To be continued...
Chapter 1
Chapter 2