Learn to Love Chapter 1
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Warnings: language,
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Chapter 1 - Reopening Old Wounds
The raven haired samurai gave a smirk before he launched forward, making a clean slash with his Katana 'Mugen.' His opponent, a ball shaped monster called an 'Akuma' froze in mid-attack and then promptly exploded. The explosion wasn't overly done or flashy and in a way it complemented the stance of the fierce samurai. He looked around, seeing more of the Akuma creatures and smiled. His smile was a mixture of smugness with a hint of beastly glee and it made almost every woman in the theater squeal in delight.
"Kyaa! Klaust is so cool!" one girl voiced out loud only to be shushed by the irate audience.
"Not bad exorcist," Klaust's opponent smirked, his fierce golden eyes locking on his prey. "You're pretty good."
Klaust gave the man a smirk of his own. "What about you?"
In an instant he disappeared, reappearing behind the gray toned man. He raised his sword and brought it down, but at the last minute his opponent dodged.
"Nice dodge Zaki!" someone from the crowd yelled out but that earned him a harsh 'shut up' from the people around him.
The two men on the screen, Klaust and Zaki, continued their fight. They traded vicious blows that left their mark on the earth. Neither seemed scathed and the fight could have gone either way but that soon changed when Zaki reached out after blocking Klaust's sword. He managed to pierce his hand through Klaust's chest.
Klaust coughed up blood as Zaki's hand ventured deeper into his chest, making a double sided gap in his body. In the audience a young man with striking white hair gripped his seat in anxiety. He knew it was just really good acting but it pained him whenever his precious raven got hurt. Others though gasped in horror at the detailed gory scene. They thought it was over for the hero of the movie but the smirk that tugged said hero's bloodied lips proved them wrong.
Klaust held on to the appendage that pierced him through and pulled it from his chest. Before Zaki could react, he slashed forward with his Mugen. Zaki staggered from the attack and pulled his hand away, managing to jump back in time to avoid another fatal blow. Blood trickled down his chin and he regarded the man before him with bloodshot eyes. Klaust held the wound on his chest and shifted his weight to his legs. His knees bucked but he caught himself before he could fall face forward.
"You're a better match than I thought," Zaki was gravely wounded but he would survive. "No normal human would still be alive with a hole in their chest."
Klaust grinned maliciously. "I guess I'm not 'normal' huh?" he stood his ground, not making a move. 'Damn it, I'm losing too much blood…' The wound was more serious than he initially thought but even so his face showed no hint of discomfort. His expression was proud and burned with determination.
"I see," Zaki replied, a smirk played his bloodied lips. "So you must be a second huh? Absolutely perfect." His eyes seemed to dance with madness. "I'll commend you for entertaining me, exorcist." He stepped back and a dark portal seemed to open automatically. Out of it came an abundance of Akuma. They seem to cover the dark sky, casting their shadows on the earth. "Lets play again some other time, if you survive that is." His smirk widened and he disappeared through the portal, leaving Klaust to deal with his Akuma minions.
Any normal person would be scared out of their wits to be fighting so many enemies, but Klaust's grin just widened. He beckoned the monsters with his index finger. A cocky look on his face.
"Bring it."
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"That movie was freaking awesome!"
"No shit dude! And that scene where Klaust continued to fight even though his wounds were bad was completely sick! I swore to god the guy was gonna die but then his comrades found him. Man it was so cool!"
"Yeah, but they should make a part two though," another added. "I can't believe it ended with Zaki's twin betraying the Earl. No one saw that coming but they still needed to explain more about the second exorcist Klaust. He remained a mystery up till the end."
"Yeah so true."
Gray eyes watched the persons who just exited the theater with interest. He listened as they offered praises upon praise to the movie they had just watched. 'Curse Disciples' had one of the most interesting plot line out of any supernatural movie released so far. It outshone every other movie in the box office, selling over twenty two billion in just one week of its release.
"The lead was so adorable! Even when he was covered in blood. It just made him look even hotter!"
"Yeah that guy who played Klaust Fetcher was seriously cool."
The girl who spoke first gave the guy who spoke second a punch on his upper arm. "It's not 'that guy' his name is Kanda Yuu-sama!" She scolded. "Get it right or don't say it at all!"
"Jeez, you don't have to be such a fangirl," he muttered under his breath. Luckily the girl didn't hear him or she would have given him an earful.
An amused looked crossed the guy's face and he smiled but that smile was short lived. When he remembered how he had to abandon the one he loved, his mood dropped. 'Even though it's been four years…and not a day goes by that I don't think about you,' his gray depths darkened with unshed tears. All he felt now was regret and intense longing. 'I miss you so much Yuu, but you're so far away from me now…how can I ever hope to get you back?'
It has been four years.
For four years he had to be in hiding because of something his screw-up bastard of an uncle did. He had to quit University in his senior year and skip town, not only leaving his old life behind but the one person that meant more to him than life itself. The years that went by were unbearable. The only thing that helped him to survive was the thought of seeing his Yuu again.
He had followed the raven haired actor from his debut in that drama 'Rivaling Tides' and up to when he got his first role in that movie 'Death's Door.' The role was a big step up and had him co-staring with Tyki Mykk of all people! He had done great for himself since then and had even earned himself the title of 'best actor' in Japan, taking most of the spotlight from Tyki Mykk.
"Damn dude, you here again?" that surprised drawl could only be one person. "Didn't you watch this movie yesterday?"
"Hello Alex."
Alex gave the man a skeptical look. "Either you got money to waste or you really love that movie."
A shrug was his reply. "I just really love the lead actor."
Alex nodded his head in understanding. "A crazed stalker I see," he ran his hand through his thick raven hair and shook his head in disbelief, thinking that it was always the normal looking ones who were the craziest. "Well let me not come between your romance then, Allen. I gotta get back to my shift, so later."
"Yeah," Allen waved goodbye to the part-time usher and exited the theater, leading to the lobby. He gave the promo-poster at the entrance a longing glance, focusing on the long haired raven dressed in a black and red uniform. 'Yuu, I want to see you so badly…'
"Oi brat, are you just going to ignore me like that?"
Allen turned immediately to the voice, seeing a burly redhead whose outfit - though plain yet stylish - seemed to cost more than his rented apartment. The redhead wore a pair of dark sunglasses and a cowboy hat as if he was trying to hide his identity, but Allen knew who he was with them on.
"…what do you want, Cros-"
"Shush brat, do you want to cause a riot?" he redhead scolded. He reached out and grabbed Allen's collar, pulling him towards his dark red car. Once they were safely inside the vehicle, he released his hold on Allen's collar. "Why'd you think I'm in disguise?"
"Damn it Cross I couldn't breathe!" Allen wheezed out. He coughed a bit before focusing on the handsome redhead. Deep emerald eyes bore into his own, and he flinched at the scrutiny. Sometimes Cross reminded him so much of his best friend Lavi. "What?"
"Nothing, just wondering how you're making your life pass right before your eyes like that," Cross replied with a shrug. "Anyway I got you an audition for a part in an upcoming movie."
Allen got up intending to leave. "Thanks but no thanks Cross. I'm not an actor."
"Could have fooled me," Cross muttered under his breath. "Damn brat do you have any idea how many people would kill to be in your shoes?" he snarled. Allen looked at him blankly and he sighed. He placed his sunglasses back over his eyes. "Just think about it. Here's the info on the auditions. It's a week from now and shooting will start in the following week. If you decide to do the auditions and you make it leave everything to me." He glanced at his watch and then let out a low growl. "Shit, I'm late. Get out brat, and call me when you decide."
With a sigh Allen took the folder and got out of Cross's car. Once he was out, it sped off, blowing up a heap of smoke in his face. He coughed from the exhaust then looked at the folder in his hands. The folder had the title 'Under the Darkness' printed on it, seeming to be the name of the movie. It was the script for the character 'Aren White.'
'I'll probably add this to the number of scripts I have at home,' he thought with a sigh. Despite what cross want to say, he wasn't the 'actor' type. Though he had some talents in the area, he didn't feel driven to embrace it. 'I'll grab some dinner along the way.'
With that thought in mind he made hi8s way down the street towards the convenience store.
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Allen sat in front of his regular his regular sized television, snacking on a bento. The script Cross gave him was on the ground before him, still sealed in its packet as he ate. His gray eyes were locked on the television but they weren't really focusing on what was playing. He reached for the remote and changed the channel to an entertainment news station.
"Why does Cross want me to act so badly?" he mused to himself. It wasn't as if he wanted to make it a career like the man wanted him to. Beside he was doing fine at the firm he worked at and didn't want to leave…yet. "He's just being his regular pushy self. I don't what Mana saw in him."
His father used to date Cross and that was how they met four years ago. Cross is a well known actor and a producer/manager on the side. He claimed to have a good eye for talent and wanted to work his magic on Allen. Too bad Allen wanted none of it.
He took up the script and then tossed it in the pile on the couch. "I don't think I'll do it…" he then grabbed up the remote, intending on changing the channel. Just as he was about to press the up button, the lady on the screen said a name that froze his fingers in place. Instead of changing the channel he turned it up.
"-to watch out for," the blonde lady continued with a giggle. "Black Order Productions has announced their latest project for the year. This time they're straying from their regular supernatural theme and going into something more suspense and mystery driven. The movie is called "Under the Darkness" and it is promised to be a must watch. Shooting for this movie will begin in two weeks even though it id schedule for release next fall. Such a tight deadline huh?" she shuffled the papers on the desk before her. "I'm guessing you all are eager to know some of the starts who will be featured in that movie, ne? Well there is no doubt that Yuu Kanda-san will star it, and if Kanda-san will be doing that movie I'm sure Tyki Mykk-san will be too. The new faces on the scene Alma Karma-san and Lavi Bookman-san will also have a role to play. Along with the ruggedly handsome Cross Marian who I hear is planning on introducing his secret student to the world. Ooh such a mystery~! They are the only ones confirmed for now but I'm told the final auditions will be a week from now…"
Allen looked at the television in shock. 'Yuu will be in that movie too?' He quickly grabbed up his cellphone from the coffee table behind him, speed dialing Cross's number. Meanwhile he searched the pile on the couch for the folder he tossed their earlier.
"You saw the entertainment news didn't you?" was all Cross said when he answered the phone.
"Hm-mm," Allen replied with a smile. "I guess I'll audition after all."
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"Today is the press conference to announce the cast for 'Under the Darkness' aren't you interested in seeing who you'll be working with?" emerald green glanced anxiously yo the person beside him.
The years had matured them both. Lavi had his once spiky re hair tamed. It no longer stood out in odd angles like it used to. His face had regained some of his boyish features, giving him a mature yet playful appearance. Kanda was a beauty. His raven hair had gotten longer, reaching below his butt and it was always tied in a ponytail at the base of his neck. Otherwise he seemed to remain the same except for his expressions. They were never genuine. After that day when his heart was ripped to shreds his smile seemed to have disappeared forever.
"Tch, don't care," Kanda replied in a bored tone. "When is Alma getting back?"
Lavi sighed, seeing that he wouldn't be getting a comment out of the raven. "His flight is at 12."
"Kanda-san, Bookman-san, please come this way. The press conference is starting," one of the set managers came up to them. He looked around not spotting the short hired raven that was usually around the two "Where is Karma-san?"
"He's on his way back from Germany so he'll be a bit late," Lavi replied with a smile. He grabbed Kanda's hand in his. "Let's hurry~" he pulled Kanda along, following the set manager towards the stage.
Kanda shrugged as he allowed him self to be pulled along. They followed the guy to where the broadcast would be recorded. The room was adequately decorated with various stage equipments and at the center was a small set with four long couches.
"Looks like we're the first ones here," Lavi voiced as he led Kanda towards one of the empty couches. Before they could make it over he gave a sudden yelp. Someone had their hand on his ass. He turned to glare at the man, who somehow always pops up where ever he was. "Tyki…"
Tyki smiled. His golden eyes lit up in mirth. "So love, when are you finally going to give in to my advances?"
Lavi scowled. Four years ago he would have melted just to hear Tyki say that to him, heck even two years ago he'd probably pass out but now that he knew what kind of personality the brunet had he ignored him. His personality turned his off completely, making all the love he had for the man crash and burn.
It all happened that day when he won the contest to meet Tyki Mykk in person. He entered the contest so many times that it was nearly impossible for them to draw a post card that didn't have his name on it. So when he won he was completely ecstatic. He bought a new outfit to wear and spent extra to make sure his appearance was flawless. Then when the day came for him to meet his one true love he almost died of a heart attack, but he played it cool as he didn't want to seem like a stalker, even though he was.
"This way Lavi-kun," the director had showed him where he would meet the star and he was practically hyperventilating on spot. "He should be…" the director's voice trailed off as he entered the room and his face was as red as Lavi's fiery mane. "Tyki!"
The brunette haired man looked up with a smirk on his face. He was sitting on a chair with two males and a female on their knees before him, apparently sucking him off.
"Eh?" his golden eyes seemed to brighten when they landed on the redhead beside the director. "So who's the hot ass beside you? Is he my new toy?" he got up, pushing back the eager lips and walked over to the two. His cock was in his hand as he jerked off, not seeming to care that people were watching him. He backed Lavi against the door, trapping him with his body. "First things first, I want to see how good you are with your mouth. So get on your knees and suck me off."
The director looked scandalized at Tyki's behavior. Lavi however felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on him. He couldn't believe the man before him was the same one he adored and loved all these years. The man was nothing like he thought he would be. That was when he realized that he was in love with the characters Tyki played and the person he was before a camera. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks and instead of getting down of his knees like the slut Tyki thought of him as, he pushed away from Tyki's hold, making sure not to let any of his jazz hit him.
"Suck you off?" Lavi glared at the man and then raised his fist. "Suck this!" he punched Tyki right in the face.
Tyki fell back on the ground completely speechless. He couldn't believe someone had turned him down. The director was no different.
"Lavi-kun!" the director was in a flurry. He didn't know whether to pat Lavi on the back for what he did or to get security to throw him out for hitting Tyki. No matter how much of an asshole Tyki was, he was responsible for him. Luckily Lavi made the choice for him.
"I can't believe I wasted my life time liking a pervert like you!" he turned his nose up in disgust when Tyki spilled his seeds over his hands. 'The guy is a fucking masochist!' His gaze landed on the director. "Out of my way. I'm going home."
He left and since then his outlook on Tyki utterly changed. Of course he still adored the characters Tyki played, but other than that he couldn't stand the pervert. Hence why he avoided him when he could, but now that he joined the show business it became increasingly hard to avoid him. Plus it seemed as if he had somehow nabbed the pervert's interest.
"Fuck off you perv," Lavi swatted the hand off his ass.
A smirk crossed Tyki's kissable lips. "Such a dirty mouth you have, I like it," he leaned closer, whispering in his ear. "I'm hard just thinking how good it will feel with that mouth on my cock."
Lavi face palmed. He really couldn't deal with the guy. How the hell was he attracted to the pervert in the first place?
Luckily he was saved from his torment as the set manager asked them to take their places. Lavi quickly grabbed Kanda's hand and pulled him along to escape Tyki's presence. Kanda allowed Lavi to pull him along. They took a seat on one of the couches. Lavi sat at the end with Kanda to his right so that no one - namely Tyki - could sit beside him. If Alma was there with them now he would have sat between him and Kanda.
Tyki shrugged, taking a seat opposite to their couch. He found it rather interesting and cute how Lavi was avoiding him, but that wouldn't get him down as he knew, sooner or later, that he would get Lavi in his bed.
The rest of the cast started to file in minutes later. These were the cast of characters who would play a major role. The minor characters would be announced later down the day.
Kanda looked around to see who were gathered. He saw the twins Jasdero and Debitto sitting beside Road Kamelot - who was the daughter of the assistant director and the granddaughter of the director - they seemed to be engaged in a deep conversation. Lenalee Lee - the producer's younger sister - was there also, trying to coax a conversation out of the shy Miranda Lotto. Lastly was a guy called Wisely who was currently talking to Tyki and by the way their lecherous looks trailed over to him and Lavi, he'd guess what ever they were talking about wasn't fit to be heard by the public.
"Ne Yuu, Cross and the guy who's co-starring with you isn't here yet I wonder why," Lavi mused. He scratched his chin in thought. "Who's co-starring with you again? I though it would be Tyki but I heard he asked for a different role."
Kanda shrugged, naming to not care. "Don't know, don't care."
Lavi sighed at Kanda's lack of enthusiasm. Not that he expected any better from the raven. "You'll be working with him for the next few months so you should." A blank look was his only reply. "Yuu-"
"We're about to begin," the announcer began. He took his seat and looked around, taking in who were present. "Three people are missing but we'll start without them."
Everyone quieted down and got themselves ready for the camera. Each had on a professional look, which came natural to them, considering they were stars.
Lights flashed across the stage and the opening music echoed around the set. The announcer cleared his throat and opened the show. He introduced himself as Chaoji Han and then went into the specifics as in introducing the stars and their roles.
"In this production 'Under the Darkness' it focuses around a young detective who aims to solve the rise of female kidnapping and murder plaguing the country. Various challenges await the young detective and it even leads him to go undercover at a brothel," he paused to hear the crowd's reaction. "Black Order production has officially released the list for their cast and today I'll be introducing the main characters. First off, playing detective Yu Kana is Japan's biggest sensation Yuu Kanda!"
The lights focused on Kanda who had a small smirk on his face. His appearance screamed of confidence. He was a star that commanded all attention and that was what he got. Chaoji continued introducing those who were present to the audience and the roles they would be playing.
Lavi was cast as Deke Luce a mix breed detective who came to Japan on an assignment to assist his partner Aren White. Tyki's character was Superintendent Neah Joyde the chief commander who gave Deke and Aren their assignment. Miranda and Lenalee would be playing as Marin and Luna, who girls who would befriend the disguised detective Yu in the brothel. Road was cast as Rhode the mysterious girl who would assist Yu in his case. Wisely would be playing Weizbub, a whacko of a forensic doctor who assisted the detectives. And lastly the twins Jasdero and Debitto would be playing Javie and Davie, two boys who always seem to be on the scene of the crimes.
There were three other main character roles, Aren White who was the other star. His character was a detective from England who came to investigate the drug trade and a specific gang. The other was Alan Kuso who would be Yu's partner and lastly Cross, the head of a Yakuza and owner of the brothel Yu would investigate.
Kanda and Lavi knew Alma would be playing the role of Alan and that Cross would be playing his namesake but they were still in the dark as to who would be playing Aren White. No one told them who it was other than it was a newbie with no acting experience what so ever who got the role. When Kanda heard that he scoffed. He knew how hard stars had to work to get a big role like that but for someone who didn't know crap and got a star role was just plain bull shit. That person must have been pretty talented or pretty damn lucky, but Kanda swore if that newbie made at least one mistake he'd get him cut from the whole production.
There was a murmur of excited whispers that got everyone's attention. They turned to the entrance, seeing Cross who was dressed elegantly in a suede black tuxedo.
"It seems Cross Marian has decided to make an entrance," Chaoji began in an excited tone. "Ah his protégé is also with his,"
Behind Cross Allen was nervous as hell. His heart was beating frantically in his chest and his palms were soaked with sweat. He wasn't that nervous when he did the auditions but knew why he was now. Kanda was just a few seconds away. He couldn't keep the excitement, the relief, the joy, the want, which threatened to tear his body apart. But he would try and quell it as he wanted to face Kanda with a cool and leveled head.
Kanda focused on looking elsewhere, thus showing he wasn't interested in the two arrivees. He didn't care who the guy was. Lavi however was a bit interested to see who would star with Kanda. He looked over to the two who just arrived and his green eyes widened. To say he was shocked was an understatement. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.
"…no way…" he didn't know what to think. There were so much emotions running through his mind at the same time. He was glad to see his best friend again after four years of not hearing from him. There was a feeling of relief to know that he was alive and well but there was also anger. He was still angry at him - pissed off - that he left Kanda the way he did, hurting him that badly.
Kanda noticed how Lavi looked surprised and was confused as to why. He was about to turn and see what he was looking at but the name Chaoji said had him frozen in his tracks.
"Let me introduce the co-star in 'Under the Darkness' who will be playing the role of Aren White, Allen Walker! This young lad aced the auditions on his first try! But I guess such is expected of Cross's secret pupil."
Kanda's brain seemed to cease working. He sat frozen on spot, not hearing or seeing anything around him. Emotions flickered across his eyes at a fast pace but his face remained blank. His heart thrummed in his chest as he tried to come to grips with the face that the man who threw him away all those years ago was right in front of him. A shadow hovered over him and he flinched.
"Long time no see."
Allen's voice was just like he remembered: silky smooth and a bit deep. It was melodious and it made his body shiver. He turned to face the man. When he looked up at his face tears formed at the corners of his eyes.
"…A-Allen..." the words were barely a whisper.
Allen smiled softly. "I missed you, Yuu."
When he heard his given name passed those lips he snapped back to awareness. The memories of the pain he endured came flooding back. He remembered how devastated and destroyed he was after Allen left him. How he practically couldn't eat or sleep for the first few weeks after Allen left. He remembered being a total wreck for over a year, not caring about himself anymore. And he remembered the times he broke down crying his heart out and trying to quell the pain in his heart by using any means necessary. All that and more Allen subjected him to and now he was back? He could feel his blood boiling and the anger burning through his veins.
He got up and before his mind could catch up to his body, he had already given Allen a resounding slap across his face. The set was dead quiet, not expecting that out burst from the raven. Flashes soon erupted from various cameras, each wanting to catch the scoop. Kanda's right palm stung badly but that pain was nothing compared to what he endured four years ago. Pure hate and anger flared in his russet depths.
"Don't you dare call me by that name," he snarled.
Allen held his bruised cheek. His head was down and his hair hooded his eyes. "I guess I deserve that huh?"
Instead of replying, Kanda walked off. He couldn't bear being beside him any longer. It made his heart clench painfully in his chest.
"Yuu wait!" Lavi quickly got up to chase after the raven but before he left he turned to glare at Allen. "Why the hell are you back?"
Allen still had his head down. "To make things right…"
Lavi grabbed him by the collar. "Shut up! You think you coming back would solve everything? Eh? You lost the right to see him the minute you took off!" his grip tightened but Allen didn't resist. "Why don't you do us all a favor and go back to where ever the hell it is you disappeared to!" He pushed Allen back and hurried to find where Kanda escaped to.
As soon as Lavi left the cameras were on Allen. The reporters and the paparazzi were taking pictures and inquiring about his relationship with Kanda. Cross managed to get Allen out of the fray and the media security managed to confiscate the films as per Black Order Production's request.
Cross pulled Allen away from the crowd. "Well, that was entertaining." There was a smirk on his face.
Allen didn't reply. His heart was in turmoil, knowing that Kanda hated him. Of course he would hate him, considering what he did. 'Is it too late…?' He knew it wouldn't be easy but he wouldn't give up. 'I can't give up.' He shook his head to rid any doubts he might have. There was no way he could give up. Kanda was the love of his life. He came there to get Kanda back and that was what he would do regardless of the current circumstances. If Kanda had forgotten about what they had he would remind him and try his best to erase the past four years where he had hurt him badly. He would do his best to make it up to him. No matter how long it took, he would make Kanda fall for him once more.
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A/N: aww the tension~! I just love it =] well I had this written down for a while now, but I'm glad I finally finished typing it! Wow, work is getting really hectic as of late…but luckily I still have a few hours to type~ so I'm good! R&R k huns~!
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