#Fic# Call me anytime //Chapter 10//
Title: Call me anytime //Chapter 10//
Author: theblackheat & tanakakoki_fan
Pairing: Akame
Genre: Romance, Angst
Rating: NC-17
Warning: unbetaed
Summary: Jin is a famous solo artist, working on his new album. Kame is a young man working in more part time jobs gaining money for his poor family. They don't know each other, but their life crosses by a lucky chance.
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Previous Chapters:
Chapter 1 // Chapter 2 // Chapter 3 // Chapter 4 // Chapter 5 // Chapter 6 part1 part2// Chapter 7 // Chapter 8 // Chapter 9
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Akanishi spotted the little group immediately. His smile grew even wider as he started to cut through the crowd with his eyes on the target, which was nothing else than a pretty call-boy. Kazuya was looking into the other direction sipping a glass of champagne like the singer’s friend, Daiki next to him. On the other side of the young boy Jin noticed another familiar face; the stylish black haired and tall guy from the live. ‘What is he doing here?’ The fabulous eyebrows got furrowed in disapproval.
“Finally our star arrived.” Daiki slapped the man’s shoulder maybe a little harder than a friendly welcome.
“Hi, but I really tried to hurry. Have you been waiting for long?” Jin ignored the sharp look on his friend’s face and turned his whole attention to the call-boy. “Sorry, did I make you wait for long?”
Kame's heart started to beat even faster than at the concert and the room started to spin a little. His gaze was fixated on the champagne which he found in his hand. How stupid he was, when the elevator door opened he even forgot he was holding a glass of alcohol in his hand.
Hiro narrowed his eyes a little as he noticed how the question was directed to his friend, as if Akanishi already knew him. The reactions of Kazuya seemed to help him think like that as the younger was all messed up and didn't really dare to look at the singer.
"No... not at all, it's alright Akanishi-san." Kame said and gave up on resisting, looking onto the man and tried hard not to get carried away by the look. The perfect face and hair totally styled, not a single sign of the man being tired from much singing, the clothes he was wearing made him also very handsome and Kame couldn't do anything else than look at his glass again. He felt butterflies in his stomach killing him and his blood was pulsating in his veins, making him flustered. He hoped he looked calm on the outside though.
Hiro mentally shook his head. Where was the selfintroduction? Kazuya was never so forgetting.
"We just wanted to thank you Akanishi Jin-san." He said with a firm voice, stepping a little closer to Kame but not taking his eyes off of the singer.
Jin was lost starring at the blushing guy in front of him. Kazu-chan was adorable as always. Big brown almond-shaped eyes and long wavy brown hair. The curls were reaching his back behind, except some which were tied up into a ponytail. The singer almost forgot about the strange man next to them who called the attention stepping closer.
“Oh, thank you, but I don’t remember we have met already.”
Okay... Hiro noted. Kazuya must have a good explanation on this. So he met Akanishi already? Because from this it became obvious. Or he was just complicating things too much? Where could have they met anyway? Seriously, what was going on?
"My name is Hiro, I'm with Kazuya. Nice to meet you. Thank you for the performance, but we have to go." The dark haired man bowed and Kame's eyes got a little wide. He had never heard this tone from his friend. So determined and... unfriendly.
“Nice to meet you Hiro-san.” the singer’s eyes scanned the young man while he faked a kind smile. What does this guy want from him? ‘WITH Kazuya, huh?’ Was that some kind of hint? And what is he thinking running away with Kazu-chan just now? “Do you have some other program? I haven’t had time to talk to Kazu-chan and you guys want to step off?” he turned to the younger man who still avoided facing him and looked at the nice face pleading. “Do you want to leave too?”
This was like a slap to Kame to wake up and feel panicked. Jin asking him this? What could he answer? Yes... he wanted to leave and no... at the same time he wanted to stay. He longed for being strong enough to say he really needed to go, but as he thought, nothing left his lips. And Hiro... God, now he will know they know each other, he really should have just told everything to the man. If his friend knew, he wouldn't behave this overprotective and strange. He took a glance at his not so pleased best friend on his side but when their eyes met, Kame looked onto the ground.
Hiro suppressed a sigh. 'Kazu-chan? Talk?' He was more than sure, the singer knew his young friend, but it was still mystery to him how. Even if they met somewhere... why would Akanishi take this special care to Kame? For the dark haired man it was obvious now that this all ridiculous set was planned by the singer, Akanishi Jin wanted Kazuya here that's why they were waited and the foreigner guy and the other were a part of the play.
"Uh... I..." Kazuya fought with the words but they got stuck.
Ben who eyed the scene in front of him sighed in irritation and stepped closer to save the situation with grabbing Akanishi’s arm and pulling him away.
“Hey Akanishi, there are you! Sorry guys, but I have to steal this boy, because a lot of people want to have a word with him. Business is on the first place, sorry.”
Jin was gaping in surprise, but inside he was more than thankful to the blond haired man to save him and like that he could win a little time to think their situation over and what he should do with it. Before Ben could tug him into the other side of the room he turned back to Kazuya.
“So sorry. I will be back soon. Please wait a little.”
Kazuya couldn’t even acknowledge the fact what was happening and search for an answer, because as he looked up Jin was already pulled away by the foreign guy. The only thing he managed to catch was the "wait a little". Oh great. The situation couldn't get more confusing. He couldn't say thank you yet, so he had to wait, but now standing next to Hiro made him very guilty. He really should have just poured his soul out to the man before inviting him. He was his best friend after all. Now fate taught him a lesson and he could just hope nothing will change in their relationship in the future and they will stay for the other who they were. He was grateful that even now the black haired didn't flood him with questions though he didn't dare to look at him, but searching for another glass of champagne with his eyes.
When the two men arrived in safety distance Ben couldn’t help but punch into the other man’s chest.
“What the hell did you set up Akanishi? Are you crazy? You want to make a live scandal?”
“Au! No, of course not. How should I know he will appear with that guy?” Jin rubbed the spot where he was hit with a pained expression. “Who the hell is that bloke anyway?”
“I think some kind of close friend, who plays the knight tonight. Honestly a pain in the ass.” Ben sighed while making a quick check back on the little group. “What’s now Bakanishi?”
“I want to have a little time with Kazu-chan… in private. Could you help?”
“So, you want to pass Mr. Protectiveness on me?” Ben didn’t have to take a look at his friend to know he was already showing his puppy-eyes. “Jesus! You already own me a lot, jegga. Is that call-boy really worth to take the risk?”
Akanishi only nodded firmly making the blond haired to give in. Ben didn’t like this whole situation and that he was the victim who cleaned the shit after the singer, but considering which was better: chumming with a strange guy over a few bottle of beer or nursing the ass of a crushed Akanishi Jin. He voted for the first without thinking.
“Ben, my felah! It’s nice to see you again.” Daiki burst out in relief as his friend approached them with a few models and more alcohol.
“Yeah, everything is okay. I talked to Akanishi and he will tell me as soon as he made a little time for chatting.” the blond haired turned to Kazuya and invited him to the next couch which was empty. “He asked me to tell you how sorry he feels making you both wait, but could you wait a little longer? Until that I’d like to introduce you for some people.”
Hiro didn't say anything nor made remarks so far, but now he almost broke his silence. Business is in the first place? What was Kazuya to Akanishi then? This was more and more messy in every minute. Who were they to deserve such a treatment? Kamenashi Kazuya, his best friend was just a fan of Akanishi, what happened that the singer did everything to be with him even for a little? Because for Hiro, it looked like that. He swore he won't part from Kame's side, or he will lose his legendary patience and just grab Kame to the nearest spot they can be alone and ask him what's up. Maybe there was no need to worry, but Hiro couldn’t help it. He knew maybe it was ridiculous, but he also knew how easy it was to break Kazuya and he noticed how the other was wearing "the mask" and how it started to break a little. He seriously felt sorry for the guy and still angry a little at Akanishi. What did he want?
"Okay." Hiro said, eyeing Ben and didn't seem interested in the models, but what harm it can make to talk to them a little? He started to walk with the small group with Kazuya by his side.
On the other side Kame started to feel a little uncomfortable. He didn't really like to be at a place like this. About what can he talk to these people? They lived in different world, a lifestyle so far from each other as the stars on the sky. He was not a communicative person from the beginning and couldn’t open up easily. He just wished to be able to say thank you and then... his heart skipped a beat. Then? What then?
Surrounded by the girls Daiki showed his famous amusing side and entertained the small group easing the tension up. While the other side Ben kept an eye on the two guys, especially on Hiro waiting for the chance to find a hold on the self-controlled behavior. When both of their attention was on some models, which were skilled enough to start a conversion with them Daiki leaned closer to him for a few words.
“Hey! Watsup? Where is the gigolo?”
“Busy. We won the opportunity to cop that Hiro guy."
“Fine! Just fine! Do you have any plan how we should do that?”
Ben checked their target from the other side of the couch. That guy was a real hard nut but as much as he knew men’s behavior, he was sure some alcohol will do its effect. He turned to Daiki and winked at his friend.
“So today was a great show of our friend, Akanishi.” Ben started and spoke louder eyeing the two boys in front of him. He lifted his glass in the air and urged the others to do the same while he continued his little toast. “I have to thank him for inviting me and wish him a long and successful life.”
Hiro was careful, still not losing his usual self, but he had to admit, they have to behave with good manners. No matter the reason they were invited here, they were joining these people for free and this had to be thanked. He stole a glance at Kame who still felt a little lost but did his best to behave properly.
The black haired guy lifted his glass up too and nodded, saying "Cheers!"
Kazuya copied his actions and gulped the second glass of champagne down in an extra speed.
Next one was Daiki who drew the attention on him filling the glasses up with expensive Dom Perignon.
“Yeah! Jin is the best. I want to drink for my buddy too. Be successful in the entertainment and in love too. Cheers!” he gulped down the champagne as it was only water. He got what the plan of his friend was quickly while looking at Ben who filled the glasses again. If it went on them and their life-style he was sure in this drinking game they won’t fall out before the two guys. He was just as good in drinking as his blond haired friend. No one could have beaten them until now.
Kazuya nodded shyly when his glass was filled again. It shouldn't be this way, his alcohol tolerance was totally not good. He didn't want to get drunk. Until the moment he heard the word love. Did he hear it right? Akanishi's friend just wished the singer to be successful in love. So... he was in love?? It made his heart beat in an uncomfortable way, ice cold blades poking his heart. It was so stupid to feel this way and he again started to get so exhausted looking at the models guessing which one of them is the one Jin slept with and in love with, he decided he needed that alcohol. Without stop he gulped it down the same way Daiki did and Hiro started to worry.
“I wish him that his next album going to top the charts dominating like he can top his lover too.” came the next toast from a model and the small group burst out in laughter. They were already high from the champagne and after that more and more stupid or naughty comments came as a wish for the singer making them laugh again and again. There was ‘never run out of fangirls’ and ‘hips never get tired’ or ‘have the best blow job ever’ until the wave reached Kame and all the sparkling eyes fixed on him.
Kazuya heard more than enough and he wished to be anywhere, really anywhere else just not where he was. All of the toasts were yet another sharp needle into his heart and he was running desperately to alcohol. He didn't pay attention, he shut his mind after some time and could just blink when the pairs of eyes were on him, for a fleeting second wondering why. Great. Now he had to say something...funny. The opposite of how he felt right now. Hiro looked at him even more worriedly than before and he just spit the words out not even thinking.
"I wish him to always get great message onto his phone from EVERYONE he loves."
“Cheers!” they touched their glasses together and yelled the word in union.
Ben who tried to ignore the sharp of Kazuya’s words reached for the next bottle and placed himself next to Hiro, who was the next one in the line to say a toast. The effect of the alcohol has already been seen on the two guys. He had to keep up a little longer maybe.
“How about you Hiro? What do you want to wish for our star?” he turned to the man with grinning face and flapped the black haired man’s shoulder.
Hiro bit the words he wanted to say so badly back 'To leave Kazu in peace' and said instead "To find a wife and settle down."
He already felt the alcohol and knew Kazuya must have felt it too, so after he gulped his own down, he grabbed Kame's glass and drank it out too. This made the younger to be greatly surprised.
“What I kind person you are Hiro-kun!” Ben hugged the guy’s shoulder tightly. “We are on the same side, ne? Let me be you friend and we can kick that Baka to go on the right way for that. Give me a glass of fine vodka. I want to drink with my new buddy.” he sent the closest staff for the needed drink while he was trying to keep the other man’s attention on him until a glass of cold Belveder arrived to their table. “This is what real men drink Hiro-kun.” Ben handed a glass to the young man next to him and lifted his for the next toast.
On the same side? Hiro slightly doubted it, but yet again, he reminded himself to keep the manner and he couldn’t deny he felt slightly dizzy already. He was not used to this much amount of alcohol and already felt his senses somewhat blur. He was not drunk yet, didn't have nausea just a little more loose to his surrounding and gulped the vodka down.
Kazuya was watching them stiffened in his seat, looking around if he can get alcohol too, because his best friend drank his latest glasses too, probably to protect him. After a while he decided he will look for the bar to be tipsier so he will ease up even more and leaned to Hiro.
"I am going to the toilet, will be right back." He had to lie... Yet again. If he told his best friend he goes to drink, Hiro would accompany him and he didn't need it. He can go alone, he doesn't need to be guarded or served either. As his friend just nodded Kazuya stood up, going into the direction of the bar. His steps were not as sure anymore so he noted in himself he really drank a lot, but that didn't change the fact he wanted something strong.
Looking through the menu he made his decision and asked for a tequila shot he had never drank before.
Akanishi watched the whole scene from the other corner of the room while he had to care about his own guest. But that was only business. His two friends were on the best way to separate Hiro from his call-boy. When he spotted Kazu-chan approaching the bar with unsteady feet he decided to leave good manner behind and save the guy from making himself wasted.
“Oh, you know what I like Kazu-chan?” Jin took the shot, which was placed in front of the young man and gulped it down with one go.
Kame gaped and started to feel a little tensed as Jin suddenly appeared in front of him out of nowhere. But really just a little, because the alcohol made its work with calming his nerves down. Alcohol was a weird thing, changing his behavior sometimes almost fully. As soon as the singer gulped down his desired shot he forgot who he was facing and pouted childishly, putting his hands onto his hips.
"Why does everyone want my drinks?"
Jin was only grinning like a fool watching the adorable behavior of the guy. If he was as tipsy as Kazuya he would kiss him on the spot right then. If he still wanted to bring the guy into another room to be only the two of them, getting some privacy, he won’t throw the idea totally out.
“If you want some more drink I can give you… I mean, I have time now and want to talk with you. Coming?” he pushed himself from the counter and was ready to leave looking back to the pouting man charming and smiling.
Despite the cloud of tipsiness Kame still realized again it is Akanishi Jin he is talking to. How he promised himself he won't ever, but well, he felt dizzy and tipsy enough to just smirk.
"Oh, it sounds as if you want to charm me prettyboy." He used the same tone as he was always using in phone and without a second thought he followed Akanishi.
They cut through the crowd and disappeared behind one of the door which led them into a smaller room on the end of a corridor. No one noticed them and no one missed the star, except Ben, who was still enough sober to catch Jin’s form following after a slim figure. He couldn’t help but chuckle in amusement. He hoped after that baka can get Kazuya to lie down, maybe he won't be that desperate anymore. He doubted Kazuya can keep Akanishi’s interest longer than a few nights. His friend was not famous about his long lasting love relationships after all. As much as he knew the singer this thing must be only a quick flaring or something like that.
“HEY! Benyboooy!” Daiki broke into his thoughts with a cheerful yell. After Kazuya left them he dropped himself down next to the two men taking the call-boy’s seat. “Why are you so amused without us? Share it with us, don’t be mean, ne Hiro-kun.”
"Where...is Kazuya?" Hiro said with a not so stable tone of voice since they gulped down a few shots of vodka already. He was still not drunk, but felt the alcohol more than he wanted to. He had a good plan. If he was not able to ask Kame what was going on, maybe these two guys can help him have a little light about the happenings.
"I didn't know that Akanishi and my friend are such close friends." Were they? Where they even friends? Hiro was curious of the answer.
“Seems they are. Bakanishi can be clingy sometimes. Don’t take it on your heart.” Ben patted the man’s shoulder. “Yeah! And childish, and selfish and possessing like hell. But in spite of the fact that he can be overly irritating sometimes, he has a really good heart.”
That was much information and Hiro started to feel alarmed. Possessive? So they really knew each other much...and how funny fate can be. Akanishi is clinging on one of his fans? Even though he thought it might be really the best to ask everything from Kazuya he couldn't stop his questions. Maybe because of the alcohol working in his system.
"Oh it's okay, just I was surprised. I wonder what had happened."
“It’s better not to step into such a difficult thing, if you ask me.” Daiki added and sipped from his drink.
Difficult? Why was it so difficult? Hiro became more and more curious and also wondering where his friend could be.
"Hmmm, yeah maybe, but where is Kazu?"
“I think he is giving his gratefulness to Jin right now.” Ben blurted out with scathing sarcasm making Daiki burst out in laughter.
Hiro almost spitted his drink. "He is doing what?!?" Nah THIS was not funny anymore.
“Nothing. Just let them talk a little. Kazu-chan wanted to talk to him when I’ve noticed them in front of the counter. They went to a quiet corner I think. Take it easy Hiro-kun. It’s better if they let you out of it.” Ben filled their empty glasses and sipped out of his drink. He could only hope for some miracle, or that Akanishi won’t hold Kazuya back for too long.
***
At the room, face to face with Akanishi alone Kame didn't feel so bold anymore and his mind started to clear up a little. Although just as little to feel nervous, he was not totally sober. The young man was just standing and waiting curiously, looking at the ceiling then at the floor.
Jin led them into a quiet room where a small table was set for two people. He wanted to have a dinner with Kazu-chan and spend more time before the other could disappear without a word. He stepped to the table which was placed in front of a huge glass wall giving them a breath taking view onto the city from the giddy height and pulled a chair out for the younger man.
“Let’s eat something.”
It was all like a fairytale. Jin acting so nice with him again, getting him into the world of their own and again he wondered why he was getting this treatment. If he was completely on his mind without effect of alcohol maybe he wouldn't have sat down so easily and smile at the man. He was surprised at himself too.
"Alright." He said, looking onto the table and a wave of nervousness came again.
“We have only some cold dishes: sushi or tiny bit of some sandwiches and salads. Take whatever you would like to eat.” The singer took the tops of the plates off which were placed carefully onto the table. He picked a piece of stylish sandwich up that disappeared in his mouth right after. “Hmm, that tastes good.” he added while taking place on the other chair on the opposite side of the table.
Kazuya knew it was a bad idea to be fixating on Jin's mouth as he took the bite and he tore his gaze away a little too late. The wave of nervousness was rising in him and he cleared his throat. Usually he wouldn't dare to start a conversation this easily, but now it was different.
"So... what did you want to talk to me about?"
Akanishi got surprised but that didn’t stop picking the delicious bits up. His attention was again on the food only one of his perfectly arched eyebrows was pulled up at the question.
“For example how did you like the show?”
"Oh..." Of course... about what else? Kame wanted to slap himself on his face. He was acting weird again, right? He had the urge to ask 'why were you watching me so often?' but he bit the words back. "I... enjoyed it, it was entertaining and... surprising sometimes. It had... a good atmosphere. Otsukaresama desu." He bowed a little though he was sitting. Why was his heart beating this fast again? Damn alcohol.
“Oh, thanks.” the singer answered at the polite comment. He was already used to it. No one would ever tell him ‘it was a shit’ or ‘I didn’t like at all’. He was sure that Kazu-chan would answer something like that. He hoped that the young boy did enjoy it as much as he has said. On the other hand Jin’s mind was rather around the second guest, who escorted Kazuya. Now that they were already alone he couldn’t avoid to ask the call-boy bluntly.
“What about your friend, Hiro?”
It was the alcohol and he was hallucinating the scene or Jin really asked this question?? What is this? Kame was surprised to say the least and he looked at Akanishi a little baffled.
"Huh? Well... I am sure he liked it too..." What else could he possibly say? That he was protective and that's why he didn't really like Jin? No. That was not what should be discussed now.
“Are you guys old friends or something?”
No, Kame won't ask him why was he asking these questions, why he just couldn't drop the topic, but he wanted to know. Why was Akanishi suddenly so interested in Hiro?
"Yes, he is my... only friend if we can say so. I know him from childhood. We are close and he is often very protective of me. He knows everything about me I guess." Kazuya answered thoughtfully, trying to satisfy the curiousity of the older.
‘Everything? Oh, my… ‘ That sounded not so good for Jin. He wanted nothing else than an overprotecting childhood friend on his back. How would it be possible to separate Hiro from Kazuya? The only hope he had was Ben who could come up with a working idea.
“That means nothing good for me, ne? May I have misunderstood, but that guy had only frozen look for me.”
What?? Okay seriously. What was Akanishi after? No, Kame was not that drunk to misunderstand this whole conversation. And top of that, now it became clear to him that Akanishi actually WATCHED them during the concert. He was not mistaken. Then... he was really singing for him? Suddenly everything of the concert lived so vividly inside of Kazuya's mind as if he was watching it again. All the looks, all the signs... And just now... Nothing good for him? His stomach was filled with butterflies again and he felt he was getting more red.
"W... what do you mean?" He blinked with racing heartbeat. Was Akanishi drunk? "Uhh you see... he doesn't know we... know each other and..." This thread couldn't continue, it mustn't, so Kame suddenly changed the subject. "This food is really delicious by the way~"
Akanishi’s look was now fully on the babbling man. It couldn’t avoid his attention that Kazuya got embarrassed and a faint blush appeared on the adorable cheeks. He couldn’t help, but enjoyed the cute behavior of the guy.
“Yes, it is. Do you want something to drink?”
"Yes!" The answer was a little too fast even in Kame's opinion, but he couldn't help it. His brain said no more alcohol, but he just ignored it. He NEEDED the saving liquid now.
Jin laughed amused and headed to the minibar where some glasses of fine drinks were stored. For himself he chose a glass of highball, which was soda, lemon and a splash of whiskey. He was not into stronger drink now.
“What would you like to drink?”
Yet again his brain was against it, but he said it out loud "A shot of tequila."
Well, maybe it was not that wise and he regretted it right away, but the situation was such a mess he had to have something strong.
“I don’t think you should drink tequila. It’s strong for you.”
Kame pouted but agreed to it fully. "Then... I leave it to you."
The singer searched between the bottles and his choice fell on a glass of juice mixture with a drop of alcohol and handed to the pouting boy.
“Here you have.”
"Thank you." Kame murmured and hearing his own word it suddenly hit him: the reason why he agreed to come to this after party and what the manner says. To thank Jin for the invite. How silly he was and rude at some point not saying how grateful he was. After he sipped from the drink he looked at the singer and said in a polite tone.
"Oh and, I am terribly sorry I should have said it earlier. Thank you very much for the invite." He said, standing up immediately and bowing a little. He felt a bit dizzy as he was standing there so he really thought it would be the best to end this here before it gets more complicated.
"You see... I wanted to tell you this and... I am sorry but it is time for me to go."
Jin jumped up and reached out for the swaying man suddenly. It was now clear that Kazuya had one glass too many. It seemed he was late with the dining idea, which would stop the younger in drinking and make him sober.
“You don’t have to thank me… but… if you feel not so well, let me take you home.”
"No no it's okay, Hiro is here to take me home." Kame said in reluctance and tried to step away while his heart again started to beat fast because of the closeness. He didn't feel bad at all, just dizzy. And the last thing he needed was the handsome singer at his doorstep in a tipsy state. "I am fine."
“Ah, Hiro???” How could he forget about it? That sneaky guy with the frozen expression. The hell of you! Jin turned green in no time from jealousy. He couldn’t hold himself back any longer and turned to be more dominating. “I think he drank already too much for that. I can’t let you on a drunken guy. I will take you home by myself.” With that he took Kazuya’s hand and pulled the guy after him into the direction of the door.
Kame's eyes got wide from shock. What was happening? The hand suddenly touching his sent shivers along his spine and caused his heart to beat crazily in his chest. Why was Jin so interested in Hiro again and so... against him at the same time? Why were those questions and what was this behavior of the singer again? The young man couldn't say a word as he was pulled. The fact in itself made him speechless and slightly numb. He wasn't able to do anything just stumble after the singer with blushed face and racing heart, trying to keep his balance.
***
Hiro had hard time to digest the piece of information he managed to collect. Not much useful but... very misunderstandable. However the drunker the two men became the easier it was to ask questions for Hiro. The only problem was he was getting quite drunk himself. And well... where was Kazuya for that long?
“I tell you…” Daiki drawled taking a tight hold on his glass - some fix point right now in his life - while he was struggling with the words. “… As a friend… there won’t come nothing good if they pull you into their love-life. Keep yourself in a distance, Hiro-kun.”
Most probably the guy was not really sane anymore, Hiro had to note, he really didn't know what he was saying right?
"Ahahah What love life? With who?" He faked laughing and continued the questioning, the room already spinning.
“It doesn’t matter with who.” Ben joined to the conversation. “The main point is you should care about them, but don’t get yourself too much into their affairs. That always makes your life harder.”
"Oh that's right, but I don't have to worry over Kazu because of that, he didn't have love affairs." Hiro said and laughed at himself he really misunderstood the conversation so far, he started to think the guys are talking about his friend and Akanishi. "Cheers!" He raised his glass and shook his head. How could he be overprotective this much and thinking that a guy is after his friend, let alone such famous as Akanishi Jin.
The three men touched their glasses together in union and cheered loudly. The fancy loft house was still filled with people who were drunker and drunker in due time. No one recognized when Akanishi Jin rushed into the elevator tugging a young call-boy after him. Only Ben was enough sober not to miss the scene - somehow the man was always on the right place in the right time - and was ready to make another toast to that.
“Yes! He is safe just as Bakanishi.” The others were busy to gulp down the new drink and keep up the high atmosphere, while Ben casted a mischievous glance at the leaving couple. Kazu-chan seemed somewhat drunk as well as the guy had a hard time take the curve in on his feet, while Jin pulled him after him roughly and the boy landed bumping against the chest of the singer. At least Akanishi looked sober enough to push the button of the door closing, before he scooped up the guy and took the slim figure between his arms protectingly. It seemed that his friend won some fun for the night, while he a hunch on his back. ‘Life is not fair’ was his second thought before he shouted again. “Drink to the lovebirds!”
***
Kazuya thought his heart couldn't beat more faster but he was oh so wrong. The night was full of unexpected events, full of happenings which Kame's brain screamed for a stop, but his heart was lost. In one moment he was being pulled, in the other he was resting in the arms of Jin and his alcohol clouded mind made him cuddle closer without realizing it as the elevator went down.
He only noticed what he was doing when the door pulled open and he was urged to go out, being helped by a rather tensed Akanishi. He didn't know what the reason was. Did he do something wrong? That must be the case, because the singer's behavior changed when he gave that answer to the question. He didn't dare to talk or ask what the problem was, he felt embarrassed, still dizzy and guilty. Akanishi did so much for him, gave him a present and he was thanking it in an impolite way and behaviour... being tipsy. He was sure the other never wants to see him again after this incident and how responsible of him to take him home even like this.
And here he was. Sitting in a car with Akanishi Jin, in full silence, looking out of the window buried in his messed up thoughts.
The long fingers tightened around the wheel and the car sped up as Jin stepped onto the gas. He was still frustrated from the thought of Kazu-chan’s oh-so-best friend. He couldn’t help, he was a short-tempered man and was pretty easy to make him upset. Somehow if it was about Kazuya those feelings inside him multiplied. He would have screamed or punched into something as he always did. But he was inside of a car with a young guy, who looked scared a little.
He was the one, who made Kazuya scared and maybe disappointed with his behavior. That’s how skilled he was in killing the mood.
’Fine, just fine!’
Both of them refused to break the silence, but someone had to. After Jin released his anger on the gas pedal and his mind cleared somewhat, he remembered that he forgot to ask Kazu-chan about his address. Actually he had it already, but in a situation like this he couldn’t come up with it. Telling that he was able to get the boy’s full address and even his telephone number would only threw him into an awkward situation.
“Ehm, tell me… I need your address where I can take you exactly.”
Kame looked at Jin for a fleeting second, scanning his face and he noticed as if the older was somewhat calmer, though he seemed to be far from being in a good mood. He murmured his address in a low voice, but loud enough for Akanishi to catch it and he returned to look out of the window. He totally ruined the mood and it was heavied his heart, making him feel uneasy. The last minutes with the singer and he totally lost every hope for any contact in the future. The young man suppressed a sigh and he was determined to apologize when they say goodbye.
After the singer put the datas into his GPS, the only sound which surrounded them were the instructions of the machine. The heavy silence flew back on them as they made their way until Kazuya’s house. Jin was sure about this night came to end and he has to say goodbye soon with a bitter taste. After they got out of the car he helped the younger carefully to the door.
“Thank you that you came Kazuya.” his voice sounded sincere and a little sad at the same time while he looked into the dark eyes.
Kame didn't understand anything anymore. As he looked into those mesmerizing eyes they didn't seem angry at all, rather the opposite and the gaze made his knees weak. Why, oh why did he go to the concert? He knew he mustn't live himself into a dreamworld because the goodbye and the end of it will be harder to endure. Because it is goodbye, right? He didn't know what he should say, just continued to look into the eyes just a little longer before he has to go back into his own world.
"I... am sorry that I made you angry... before. If I said something wrong, forgive me. You... really were nice and again gave me something which I never can repay. Thank you and really...sorry."
“No it’s not your fault Kazu-chan.” Jin chuckled halfheartedly. Again he made the guy think that something was wrong with him, but it was the opposite. Rather the singer was who couldn’t handle his own temper. “May I got a little bit tired and was moody. Like that I played away my chance to get a goodnight kiss, didn’t I?”
Kame felt as if he was hit by a baseball bat and couldn't help but blush. What did he just hear? Once again he didn't know if he could believe his ears or not. Alcohol's fault? He gaped a little, his feet rooted into the ground and he could imagine what a weird expression he must have had.
The cute embarrassment of the call-boy was visible even in the dim light. It mead Jin lean closer and place one of his hands to the door cornering the boy. His heartbeat sped up and his voice became raspy as he asked the question again.
“Do I deserve it still?”
Kazuya's heartbeat sped up again and his blush deepened, still unable to form words as he felt the strong beats in his throat. The singer was so close to him now and the alcohol was making its effect of making his common sense numb, making him do things he wouldn't dare in a sober state. He closed his eyes, and couldn't believe even himself he had that much of courage, but he leant forward and touched his lips to Jin's lightly.
A light shiver ran along the spine of the singer as he felt the soft lips on his. Their kiss was so careful and innocent as Kazuya’s action earlier, but as soon as Jin took over the lead it got deeper and more passionate. His tongue slipped into the hotness as the young boy gave in and opened his mouth to release a faint moan. The world started to spin and Kame's heart melt. He started to shiver a little, but not from the coldness which surrounded them. Kazuya was already in a warm embrace of Akanishi Jin, who was hanging on his mouth so desperately. Their moans were silenced by each other and no one could watch the scene only the heavy snowflakes, which fell from the dark sky of Tokyo.
*****
To be continued...
Next: Chapter 11
Author: theblackheat & tanakakoki_fan
Pairing: Akame
Genre: Romance, Angst
Rating: NC-17
Warning: unbetaed
Summary: Jin is a famous solo artist, working on his new album. Kame is a young man working in more part time jobs gaining money for his poor family. They don't know each other, but their life crosses by a lucky chance.
Banner by theblackheat
Previous Chapters:
Chapter 1 // Chapter 2 // Chapter 3 // Chapter 4 // Chapter 5 // Chapter 6 part1 part2// Chapter 7 // Chapter 8 // Chapter 9
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Akanishi spotted the little group immediately. His smile grew even wider as he started to cut through the crowd with his eyes on the target, which was nothing else than a pretty call-boy. Kazuya was looking into the other direction sipping a glass of champagne like the singer’s friend, Daiki next to him. On the other side of the young boy Jin noticed another familiar face; the stylish black haired and tall guy from the live. ‘What is he doing here?’ The fabulous eyebrows got furrowed in disapproval.
“Finally our star arrived.” Daiki slapped the man’s shoulder maybe a little harder than a friendly welcome.
“Hi, but I really tried to hurry. Have you been waiting for long?” Jin ignored the sharp look on his friend’s face and turned his whole attention to the call-boy. “Sorry, did I make you wait for long?”
Kame's heart started to beat even faster than at the concert and the room started to spin a little. His gaze was fixated on the champagne which he found in his hand. How stupid he was, when the elevator door opened he even forgot he was holding a glass of alcohol in his hand.
Hiro narrowed his eyes a little as he noticed how the question was directed to his friend, as if Akanishi already knew him. The reactions of Kazuya seemed to help him think like that as the younger was all messed up and didn't really dare to look at the singer.
"No... not at all, it's alright Akanishi-san." Kame said and gave up on resisting, looking onto the man and tried hard not to get carried away by the look. The perfect face and hair totally styled, not a single sign of the man being tired from much singing, the clothes he was wearing made him also very handsome and Kame couldn't do anything else than look at his glass again. He felt butterflies in his stomach killing him and his blood was pulsating in his veins, making him flustered. He hoped he looked calm on the outside though.
Hiro mentally shook his head. Where was the selfintroduction? Kazuya was never so forgetting.
"We just wanted to thank you Akanishi Jin-san." He said with a firm voice, stepping a little closer to Kame but not taking his eyes off of the singer.
Jin was lost starring at the blushing guy in front of him. Kazu-chan was adorable as always. Big brown almond-shaped eyes and long wavy brown hair. The curls were reaching his back behind, except some which were tied up into a ponytail. The singer almost forgot about the strange man next to them who called the attention stepping closer.
“Oh, thank you, but I don’t remember we have met already.”
Okay... Hiro noted. Kazuya must have a good explanation on this. So he met Akanishi already? Because from this it became obvious. Or he was just complicating things too much? Where could have they met anyway? Seriously, what was going on?
"My name is Hiro, I'm with Kazuya. Nice to meet you. Thank you for the performance, but we have to go." The dark haired man bowed and Kame's eyes got a little wide. He had never heard this tone from his friend. So determined and... unfriendly.
“Nice to meet you Hiro-san.” the singer’s eyes scanned the young man while he faked a kind smile. What does this guy want from him? ‘WITH Kazuya, huh?’ Was that some kind of hint? And what is he thinking running away with Kazu-chan just now? “Do you have some other program? I haven’t had time to talk to Kazu-chan and you guys want to step off?” he turned to the younger man who still avoided facing him and looked at the nice face pleading. “Do you want to leave too?”
This was like a slap to Kame to wake up and feel panicked. Jin asking him this? What could he answer? Yes... he wanted to leave and no... at the same time he wanted to stay. He longed for being strong enough to say he really needed to go, but as he thought, nothing left his lips. And Hiro... God, now he will know they know each other, he really should have just told everything to the man. If his friend knew, he wouldn't behave this overprotective and strange. He took a glance at his not so pleased best friend on his side but when their eyes met, Kame looked onto the ground.
Hiro suppressed a sigh. 'Kazu-chan? Talk?' He was more than sure, the singer knew his young friend, but it was still mystery to him how. Even if they met somewhere... why would Akanishi take this special care to Kame? For the dark haired man it was obvious now that this all ridiculous set was planned by the singer, Akanishi Jin wanted Kazuya here that's why they were waited and the foreigner guy and the other were a part of the play.
"Uh... I..." Kazuya fought with the words but they got stuck.
Ben who eyed the scene in front of him sighed in irritation and stepped closer to save the situation with grabbing Akanishi’s arm and pulling him away.
“Hey Akanishi, there are you! Sorry guys, but I have to steal this boy, because a lot of people want to have a word with him. Business is on the first place, sorry.”
Jin was gaping in surprise, but inside he was more than thankful to the blond haired man to save him and like that he could win a little time to think their situation over and what he should do with it. Before Ben could tug him into the other side of the room he turned back to Kazuya.
“So sorry. I will be back soon. Please wait a little.”
Kazuya couldn’t even acknowledge the fact what was happening and search for an answer, because as he looked up Jin was already pulled away by the foreign guy. The only thing he managed to catch was the "wait a little". Oh great. The situation couldn't get more confusing. He couldn't say thank you yet, so he had to wait, but now standing next to Hiro made him very guilty. He really should have just poured his soul out to the man before inviting him. He was his best friend after all. Now fate taught him a lesson and he could just hope nothing will change in their relationship in the future and they will stay for the other who they were. He was grateful that even now the black haired didn't flood him with questions though he didn't dare to look at him, but searching for another glass of champagne with his eyes.
When the two men arrived in safety distance Ben couldn’t help but punch into the other man’s chest.
“What the hell did you set up Akanishi? Are you crazy? You want to make a live scandal?”
“Au! No, of course not. How should I know he will appear with that guy?” Jin rubbed the spot where he was hit with a pained expression. “Who the hell is that bloke anyway?”
“I think some kind of close friend, who plays the knight tonight. Honestly a pain in the ass.” Ben sighed while making a quick check back on the little group. “What’s now Bakanishi?”
“I want to have a little time with Kazu-chan… in private. Could you help?”
“So, you want to pass Mr. Protectiveness on me?” Ben didn’t have to take a look at his friend to know he was already showing his puppy-eyes. “Jesus! You already own me a lot, jegga. Is that call-boy really worth to take the risk?”
Akanishi only nodded firmly making the blond haired to give in. Ben didn’t like this whole situation and that he was the victim who cleaned the shit after the singer, but considering which was better: chumming with a strange guy over a few bottle of beer or nursing the ass of a crushed Akanishi Jin. He voted for the first without thinking.
“Ben, my felah! It’s nice to see you again.” Daiki burst out in relief as his friend approached them with a few models and more alcohol.
“Yeah, everything is okay. I talked to Akanishi and he will tell me as soon as he made a little time for chatting.” the blond haired turned to Kazuya and invited him to the next couch which was empty. “He asked me to tell you how sorry he feels making you both wait, but could you wait a little longer? Until that I’d like to introduce you for some people.”
Hiro didn't say anything nor made remarks so far, but now he almost broke his silence. Business is in the first place? What was Kazuya to Akanishi then? This was more and more messy in every minute. Who were they to deserve such a treatment? Kamenashi Kazuya, his best friend was just a fan of Akanishi, what happened that the singer did everything to be with him even for a little? Because for Hiro, it looked like that. He swore he won't part from Kame's side, or he will lose his legendary patience and just grab Kame to the nearest spot they can be alone and ask him what's up. Maybe there was no need to worry, but Hiro couldn’t help it. He knew maybe it was ridiculous, but he also knew how easy it was to break Kazuya and he noticed how the other was wearing "the mask" and how it started to break a little. He seriously felt sorry for the guy and still angry a little at Akanishi. What did he want?
"Okay." Hiro said, eyeing Ben and didn't seem interested in the models, but what harm it can make to talk to them a little? He started to walk with the small group with Kazuya by his side.
On the other side Kame started to feel a little uncomfortable. He didn't really like to be at a place like this. About what can he talk to these people? They lived in different world, a lifestyle so far from each other as the stars on the sky. He was not a communicative person from the beginning and couldn’t open up easily. He just wished to be able to say thank you and then... his heart skipped a beat. Then? What then?
Surrounded by the girls Daiki showed his famous amusing side and entertained the small group easing the tension up. While the other side Ben kept an eye on the two guys, especially on Hiro waiting for the chance to find a hold on the self-controlled behavior. When both of their attention was on some models, which were skilled enough to start a conversion with them Daiki leaned closer to him for a few words.
“Hey! Watsup? Where is the gigolo?”
“Busy. We won the opportunity to cop that Hiro guy."
“Fine! Just fine! Do you have any plan how we should do that?”
Ben checked their target from the other side of the couch. That guy was a real hard nut but as much as he knew men’s behavior, he was sure some alcohol will do its effect. He turned to Daiki and winked at his friend.
“So today was a great show of our friend, Akanishi.” Ben started and spoke louder eyeing the two boys in front of him. He lifted his glass in the air and urged the others to do the same while he continued his little toast. “I have to thank him for inviting me and wish him a long and successful life.”
Hiro was careful, still not losing his usual self, but he had to admit, they have to behave with good manners. No matter the reason they were invited here, they were joining these people for free and this had to be thanked. He stole a glance at Kame who still felt a little lost but did his best to behave properly.
The black haired guy lifted his glass up too and nodded, saying "Cheers!"
Kazuya copied his actions and gulped the second glass of champagne down in an extra speed.
Next one was Daiki who drew the attention on him filling the glasses up with expensive Dom Perignon.
“Yeah! Jin is the best. I want to drink for my buddy too. Be successful in the entertainment and in love too. Cheers!” he gulped down the champagne as it was only water. He got what the plan of his friend was quickly while looking at Ben who filled the glasses again. If it went on them and their life-style he was sure in this drinking game they won’t fall out before the two guys. He was just as good in drinking as his blond haired friend. No one could have beaten them until now.
Kazuya nodded shyly when his glass was filled again. It shouldn't be this way, his alcohol tolerance was totally not good. He didn't want to get drunk. Until the moment he heard the word love. Did he hear it right? Akanishi's friend just wished the singer to be successful in love. So... he was in love?? It made his heart beat in an uncomfortable way, ice cold blades poking his heart. It was so stupid to feel this way and he again started to get so exhausted looking at the models guessing which one of them is the one Jin slept with and in love with, he decided he needed that alcohol. Without stop he gulped it down the same way Daiki did and Hiro started to worry.
“I wish him that his next album going to top the charts dominating like he can top his lover too.” came the next toast from a model and the small group burst out in laughter. They were already high from the champagne and after that more and more stupid or naughty comments came as a wish for the singer making them laugh again and again. There was ‘never run out of fangirls’ and ‘hips never get tired’ or ‘have the best blow job ever’ until the wave reached Kame and all the sparkling eyes fixed on him.
Kazuya heard more than enough and he wished to be anywhere, really anywhere else just not where he was. All of the toasts were yet another sharp needle into his heart and he was running desperately to alcohol. He didn't pay attention, he shut his mind after some time and could just blink when the pairs of eyes were on him, for a fleeting second wondering why. Great. Now he had to say something...funny. The opposite of how he felt right now. Hiro looked at him even more worriedly than before and he just spit the words out not even thinking.
"I wish him to always get great message onto his phone from EVERYONE he loves."
“Cheers!” they touched their glasses together and yelled the word in union.
Ben who tried to ignore the sharp of Kazuya’s words reached for the next bottle and placed himself next to Hiro, who was the next one in the line to say a toast. The effect of the alcohol has already been seen on the two guys. He had to keep up a little longer maybe.
“How about you Hiro? What do you want to wish for our star?” he turned to the man with grinning face and flapped the black haired man’s shoulder.
Hiro bit the words he wanted to say so badly back 'To leave Kazu in peace' and said instead "To find a wife and settle down."
He already felt the alcohol and knew Kazuya must have felt it too, so after he gulped his own down, he grabbed Kame's glass and drank it out too. This made the younger to be greatly surprised.
“What I kind person you are Hiro-kun!” Ben hugged the guy’s shoulder tightly. “We are on the same side, ne? Let me be you friend and we can kick that Baka to go on the right way for that. Give me a glass of fine vodka. I want to drink with my new buddy.” he sent the closest staff for the needed drink while he was trying to keep the other man’s attention on him until a glass of cold Belveder arrived to their table. “This is what real men drink Hiro-kun.” Ben handed a glass to the young man next to him and lifted his for the next toast.
On the same side? Hiro slightly doubted it, but yet again, he reminded himself to keep the manner and he couldn’t deny he felt slightly dizzy already. He was not used to this much amount of alcohol and already felt his senses somewhat blur. He was not drunk yet, didn't have nausea just a little more loose to his surrounding and gulped the vodka down.
Kazuya was watching them stiffened in his seat, looking around if he can get alcohol too, because his best friend drank his latest glasses too, probably to protect him. After a while he decided he will look for the bar to be tipsier so he will ease up even more and leaned to Hiro.
"I am going to the toilet, will be right back." He had to lie... Yet again. If he told his best friend he goes to drink, Hiro would accompany him and he didn't need it. He can go alone, he doesn't need to be guarded or served either. As his friend just nodded Kazuya stood up, going into the direction of the bar. His steps were not as sure anymore so he noted in himself he really drank a lot, but that didn't change the fact he wanted something strong.
Looking through the menu he made his decision and asked for a tequila shot he had never drank before.
Akanishi watched the whole scene from the other corner of the room while he had to care about his own guest. But that was only business. His two friends were on the best way to separate Hiro from his call-boy. When he spotted Kazu-chan approaching the bar with unsteady feet he decided to leave good manner behind and save the guy from making himself wasted.
“Oh, you know what I like Kazu-chan?” Jin took the shot, which was placed in front of the young man and gulped it down with one go.
Kame gaped and started to feel a little tensed as Jin suddenly appeared in front of him out of nowhere. But really just a little, because the alcohol made its work with calming his nerves down. Alcohol was a weird thing, changing his behavior sometimes almost fully. As soon as the singer gulped down his desired shot he forgot who he was facing and pouted childishly, putting his hands onto his hips.
"Why does everyone want my drinks?"
Jin was only grinning like a fool watching the adorable behavior of the guy. If he was as tipsy as Kazuya he would kiss him on the spot right then. If he still wanted to bring the guy into another room to be only the two of them, getting some privacy, he won’t throw the idea totally out.
“If you want some more drink I can give you… I mean, I have time now and want to talk with you. Coming?” he pushed himself from the counter and was ready to leave looking back to the pouting man charming and smiling.
Despite the cloud of tipsiness Kame still realized again it is Akanishi Jin he is talking to. How he promised himself he won't ever, but well, he felt dizzy and tipsy enough to just smirk.
"Oh, it sounds as if you want to charm me prettyboy." He used the same tone as he was always using in phone and without a second thought he followed Akanishi.
They cut through the crowd and disappeared behind one of the door which led them into a smaller room on the end of a corridor. No one noticed them and no one missed the star, except Ben, who was still enough sober to catch Jin’s form following after a slim figure. He couldn’t help but chuckle in amusement. He hoped after that baka can get Kazuya to lie down, maybe he won't be that desperate anymore. He doubted Kazuya can keep Akanishi’s interest longer than a few nights. His friend was not famous about his long lasting love relationships after all. As much as he knew the singer this thing must be only a quick flaring or something like that.
“HEY! Benyboooy!” Daiki broke into his thoughts with a cheerful yell. After Kazuya left them he dropped himself down next to the two men taking the call-boy’s seat. “Why are you so amused without us? Share it with us, don’t be mean, ne Hiro-kun.”
"Where...is Kazuya?" Hiro said with a not so stable tone of voice since they gulped down a few shots of vodka already. He was still not drunk, but felt the alcohol more than he wanted to. He had a good plan. If he was not able to ask Kame what was going on, maybe these two guys can help him have a little light about the happenings.
"I didn't know that Akanishi and my friend are such close friends." Were they? Where they even friends? Hiro was curious of the answer.
“Seems they are. Bakanishi can be clingy sometimes. Don’t take it on your heart.” Ben patted the man’s shoulder. “Yeah! And childish, and selfish and possessing like hell. But in spite of the fact that he can be overly irritating sometimes, he has a really good heart.”
That was much information and Hiro started to feel alarmed. Possessive? So they really knew each other much...and how funny fate can be. Akanishi is clinging on one of his fans? Even though he thought it might be really the best to ask everything from Kazuya he couldn't stop his questions. Maybe because of the alcohol working in his system.
"Oh it's okay, just I was surprised. I wonder what had happened."
“It’s better not to step into such a difficult thing, if you ask me.” Daiki added and sipped from his drink.
Difficult? Why was it so difficult? Hiro became more and more curious and also wondering where his friend could be.
"Hmmm, yeah maybe, but where is Kazu?"
“I think he is giving his gratefulness to Jin right now.” Ben blurted out with scathing sarcasm making Daiki burst out in laughter.
Hiro almost spitted his drink. "He is doing what?!?" Nah THIS was not funny anymore.
“Nothing. Just let them talk a little. Kazu-chan wanted to talk to him when I’ve noticed them in front of the counter. They went to a quiet corner I think. Take it easy Hiro-kun. It’s better if they let you out of it.” Ben filled their empty glasses and sipped out of his drink. He could only hope for some miracle, or that Akanishi won’t hold Kazuya back for too long.
***
At the room, face to face with Akanishi alone Kame didn't feel so bold anymore and his mind started to clear up a little. Although just as little to feel nervous, he was not totally sober. The young man was just standing and waiting curiously, looking at the ceiling then at the floor.
Jin led them into a quiet room where a small table was set for two people. He wanted to have a dinner with Kazu-chan and spend more time before the other could disappear without a word. He stepped to the table which was placed in front of a huge glass wall giving them a breath taking view onto the city from the giddy height and pulled a chair out for the younger man.
“Let’s eat something.”
It was all like a fairytale. Jin acting so nice with him again, getting him into the world of their own and again he wondered why he was getting this treatment. If he was completely on his mind without effect of alcohol maybe he wouldn't have sat down so easily and smile at the man. He was surprised at himself too.
"Alright." He said, looking onto the table and a wave of nervousness came again.
“We have only some cold dishes: sushi or tiny bit of some sandwiches and salads. Take whatever you would like to eat.” The singer took the tops of the plates off which were placed carefully onto the table. He picked a piece of stylish sandwich up that disappeared in his mouth right after. “Hmm, that tastes good.” he added while taking place on the other chair on the opposite side of the table.
Kazuya knew it was a bad idea to be fixating on Jin's mouth as he took the bite and he tore his gaze away a little too late. The wave of nervousness was rising in him and he cleared his throat. Usually he wouldn't dare to start a conversation this easily, but now it was different.
"So... what did you want to talk to me about?"
Akanishi got surprised but that didn’t stop picking the delicious bits up. His attention was again on the food only one of his perfectly arched eyebrows was pulled up at the question.
“For example how did you like the show?”
"Oh..." Of course... about what else? Kame wanted to slap himself on his face. He was acting weird again, right? He had the urge to ask 'why were you watching me so often?' but he bit the words back. "I... enjoyed it, it was entertaining and... surprising sometimes. It had... a good atmosphere. Otsukaresama desu." He bowed a little though he was sitting. Why was his heart beating this fast again? Damn alcohol.
“Oh, thanks.” the singer answered at the polite comment. He was already used to it. No one would ever tell him ‘it was a shit’ or ‘I didn’t like at all’. He was sure that Kazu-chan would answer something like that. He hoped that the young boy did enjoy it as much as he has said. On the other hand Jin’s mind was rather around the second guest, who escorted Kazuya. Now that they were already alone he couldn’t avoid to ask the call-boy bluntly.
“What about your friend, Hiro?”
It was the alcohol and he was hallucinating the scene or Jin really asked this question?? What is this? Kame was surprised to say the least and he looked at Akanishi a little baffled.
"Huh? Well... I am sure he liked it too..." What else could he possibly say? That he was protective and that's why he didn't really like Jin? No. That was not what should be discussed now.
“Are you guys old friends or something?”
No, Kame won't ask him why was he asking these questions, why he just couldn't drop the topic, but he wanted to know. Why was Akanishi suddenly so interested in Hiro?
"Yes, he is my... only friend if we can say so. I know him from childhood. We are close and he is often very protective of me. He knows everything about me I guess." Kazuya answered thoughtfully, trying to satisfy the curiousity of the older.
‘Everything? Oh, my… ‘ That sounded not so good for Jin. He wanted nothing else than an overprotecting childhood friend on his back. How would it be possible to separate Hiro from Kazuya? The only hope he had was Ben who could come up with a working idea.
“That means nothing good for me, ne? May I have misunderstood, but that guy had only frozen look for me.”
What?? Okay seriously. What was Akanishi after? No, Kame was not that drunk to misunderstand this whole conversation. And top of that, now it became clear to him that Akanishi actually WATCHED them during the concert. He was not mistaken. Then... he was really singing for him? Suddenly everything of the concert lived so vividly inside of Kazuya's mind as if he was watching it again. All the looks, all the signs... And just now... Nothing good for him? His stomach was filled with butterflies again and he felt he was getting more red.
"W... what do you mean?" He blinked with racing heartbeat. Was Akanishi drunk? "Uhh you see... he doesn't know we... know each other and..." This thread couldn't continue, it mustn't, so Kame suddenly changed the subject. "This food is really delicious by the way~"
Akanishi’s look was now fully on the babbling man. It couldn’t avoid his attention that Kazuya got embarrassed and a faint blush appeared on the adorable cheeks. He couldn’t help, but enjoyed the cute behavior of the guy.
“Yes, it is. Do you want something to drink?”
"Yes!" The answer was a little too fast even in Kame's opinion, but he couldn't help it. His brain said no more alcohol, but he just ignored it. He NEEDED the saving liquid now.
Jin laughed amused and headed to the minibar where some glasses of fine drinks were stored. For himself he chose a glass of highball, which was soda, lemon and a splash of whiskey. He was not into stronger drink now.
“What would you like to drink?”
Yet again his brain was against it, but he said it out loud "A shot of tequila."
Well, maybe it was not that wise and he regretted it right away, but the situation was such a mess he had to have something strong.
“I don’t think you should drink tequila. It’s strong for you.”
Kame pouted but agreed to it fully. "Then... I leave it to you."
The singer searched between the bottles and his choice fell on a glass of juice mixture with a drop of alcohol and handed to the pouting boy.
“Here you have.”
"Thank you." Kame murmured and hearing his own word it suddenly hit him: the reason why he agreed to come to this after party and what the manner says. To thank Jin for the invite. How silly he was and rude at some point not saying how grateful he was. After he sipped from the drink he looked at the singer and said in a polite tone.
"Oh and, I am terribly sorry I should have said it earlier. Thank you very much for the invite." He said, standing up immediately and bowing a little. He felt a bit dizzy as he was standing there so he really thought it would be the best to end this here before it gets more complicated.
"You see... I wanted to tell you this and... I am sorry but it is time for me to go."
Jin jumped up and reached out for the swaying man suddenly. It was now clear that Kazuya had one glass too many. It seemed he was late with the dining idea, which would stop the younger in drinking and make him sober.
“You don’t have to thank me… but… if you feel not so well, let me take you home.”
"No no it's okay, Hiro is here to take me home." Kame said in reluctance and tried to step away while his heart again started to beat fast because of the closeness. He didn't feel bad at all, just dizzy. And the last thing he needed was the handsome singer at his doorstep in a tipsy state. "I am fine."
“Ah, Hiro???” How could he forget about it? That sneaky guy with the frozen expression. The hell of you! Jin turned green in no time from jealousy. He couldn’t hold himself back any longer and turned to be more dominating. “I think he drank already too much for that. I can’t let you on a drunken guy. I will take you home by myself.” With that he took Kazuya’s hand and pulled the guy after him into the direction of the door.
Kame's eyes got wide from shock. What was happening? The hand suddenly touching his sent shivers along his spine and caused his heart to beat crazily in his chest. Why was Jin so interested in Hiro again and so... against him at the same time? Why were those questions and what was this behavior of the singer again? The young man couldn't say a word as he was pulled. The fact in itself made him speechless and slightly numb. He wasn't able to do anything just stumble after the singer with blushed face and racing heart, trying to keep his balance.
***
Hiro had hard time to digest the piece of information he managed to collect. Not much useful but... very misunderstandable. However the drunker the two men became the easier it was to ask questions for Hiro. The only problem was he was getting quite drunk himself. And well... where was Kazuya for that long?
“I tell you…” Daiki drawled taking a tight hold on his glass - some fix point right now in his life - while he was struggling with the words. “… As a friend… there won’t come nothing good if they pull you into their love-life. Keep yourself in a distance, Hiro-kun.”
Most probably the guy was not really sane anymore, Hiro had to note, he really didn't know what he was saying right?
"Ahahah What love life? With who?" He faked laughing and continued the questioning, the room already spinning.
“It doesn’t matter with who.” Ben joined to the conversation. “The main point is you should care about them, but don’t get yourself too much into their affairs. That always makes your life harder.”
"Oh that's right, but I don't have to worry over Kazu because of that, he didn't have love affairs." Hiro said and laughed at himself he really misunderstood the conversation so far, he started to think the guys are talking about his friend and Akanishi. "Cheers!" He raised his glass and shook his head. How could he be overprotective this much and thinking that a guy is after his friend, let alone such famous as Akanishi Jin.
The three men touched their glasses together in union and cheered loudly. The fancy loft house was still filled with people who were drunker and drunker in due time. No one recognized when Akanishi Jin rushed into the elevator tugging a young call-boy after him. Only Ben was enough sober not to miss the scene - somehow the man was always on the right place in the right time - and was ready to make another toast to that.
“Yes! He is safe just as Bakanishi.” The others were busy to gulp down the new drink and keep up the high atmosphere, while Ben casted a mischievous glance at the leaving couple. Kazu-chan seemed somewhat drunk as well as the guy had a hard time take the curve in on his feet, while Jin pulled him after him roughly and the boy landed bumping against the chest of the singer. At least Akanishi looked sober enough to push the button of the door closing, before he scooped up the guy and took the slim figure between his arms protectingly. It seemed that his friend won some fun for the night, while he a hunch on his back. ‘Life is not fair’ was his second thought before he shouted again. “Drink to the lovebirds!”
***
Kazuya thought his heart couldn't beat more faster but he was oh so wrong. The night was full of unexpected events, full of happenings which Kame's brain screamed for a stop, but his heart was lost. In one moment he was being pulled, in the other he was resting in the arms of Jin and his alcohol clouded mind made him cuddle closer without realizing it as the elevator went down.
He only noticed what he was doing when the door pulled open and he was urged to go out, being helped by a rather tensed Akanishi. He didn't know what the reason was. Did he do something wrong? That must be the case, because the singer's behavior changed when he gave that answer to the question. He didn't dare to talk or ask what the problem was, he felt embarrassed, still dizzy and guilty. Akanishi did so much for him, gave him a present and he was thanking it in an impolite way and behaviour... being tipsy. He was sure the other never wants to see him again after this incident and how responsible of him to take him home even like this.
And here he was. Sitting in a car with Akanishi Jin, in full silence, looking out of the window buried in his messed up thoughts.
The long fingers tightened around the wheel and the car sped up as Jin stepped onto the gas. He was still frustrated from the thought of Kazu-chan’s oh-so-best friend. He couldn’t help, he was a short-tempered man and was pretty easy to make him upset. Somehow if it was about Kazuya those feelings inside him multiplied. He would have screamed or punched into something as he always did. But he was inside of a car with a young guy, who looked scared a little.
He was the one, who made Kazuya scared and maybe disappointed with his behavior. That’s how skilled he was in killing the mood.
’Fine, just fine!’
Both of them refused to break the silence, but someone had to. After Jin released his anger on the gas pedal and his mind cleared somewhat, he remembered that he forgot to ask Kazu-chan about his address. Actually he had it already, but in a situation like this he couldn’t come up with it. Telling that he was able to get the boy’s full address and even his telephone number would only threw him into an awkward situation.
“Ehm, tell me… I need your address where I can take you exactly.”
Kame looked at Jin for a fleeting second, scanning his face and he noticed as if the older was somewhat calmer, though he seemed to be far from being in a good mood. He murmured his address in a low voice, but loud enough for Akanishi to catch it and he returned to look out of the window. He totally ruined the mood and it was heavied his heart, making him feel uneasy. The last minutes with the singer and he totally lost every hope for any contact in the future. The young man suppressed a sigh and he was determined to apologize when they say goodbye.
After the singer put the datas into his GPS, the only sound which surrounded them were the instructions of the machine. The heavy silence flew back on them as they made their way until Kazuya’s house. Jin was sure about this night came to end and he has to say goodbye soon with a bitter taste. After they got out of the car he helped the younger carefully to the door.
“Thank you that you came Kazuya.” his voice sounded sincere and a little sad at the same time while he looked into the dark eyes.
Kame didn't understand anything anymore. As he looked into those mesmerizing eyes they didn't seem angry at all, rather the opposite and the gaze made his knees weak. Why, oh why did he go to the concert? He knew he mustn't live himself into a dreamworld because the goodbye and the end of it will be harder to endure. Because it is goodbye, right? He didn't know what he should say, just continued to look into the eyes just a little longer before he has to go back into his own world.
"I... am sorry that I made you angry... before. If I said something wrong, forgive me. You... really were nice and again gave me something which I never can repay. Thank you and really...sorry."
“No it’s not your fault Kazu-chan.” Jin chuckled halfheartedly. Again he made the guy think that something was wrong with him, but it was the opposite. Rather the singer was who couldn’t handle his own temper. “May I got a little bit tired and was moody. Like that I played away my chance to get a goodnight kiss, didn’t I?”
Kame felt as if he was hit by a baseball bat and couldn't help but blush. What did he just hear? Once again he didn't know if he could believe his ears or not. Alcohol's fault? He gaped a little, his feet rooted into the ground and he could imagine what a weird expression he must have had.
The cute embarrassment of the call-boy was visible even in the dim light. It mead Jin lean closer and place one of his hands to the door cornering the boy. His heartbeat sped up and his voice became raspy as he asked the question again.
“Do I deserve it still?”
Kazuya's heartbeat sped up again and his blush deepened, still unable to form words as he felt the strong beats in his throat. The singer was so close to him now and the alcohol was making its effect of making his common sense numb, making him do things he wouldn't dare in a sober state. He closed his eyes, and couldn't believe even himself he had that much of courage, but he leant forward and touched his lips to Jin's lightly.
A light shiver ran along the spine of the singer as he felt the soft lips on his. Their kiss was so careful and innocent as Kazuya’s action earlier, but as soon as Jin took over the lead it got deeper and more passionate. His tongue slipped into the hotness as the young boy gave in and opened his mouth to release a faint moan. The world started to spin and Kame's heart melt. He started to shiver a little, but not from the coldness which surrounded them. Kazuya was already in a warm embrace of Akanishi Jin, who was hanging on his mouth so desperately. Their moans were silenced by each other and no one could watch the scene only the heavy snowflakes, which fell from the dark sky of Tokyo.
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To be continued...
Next: Chapter 11