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title: Boyfriend
author: hannah_arashi
rating: pg13
a/n: i don't own anyone I just get ideas... plus my first time posting a gackt fic
word count: 3717
He looked up when his phone buzzed and he answered it with a frustrated sigh. He hates getting interrupted when he is in the middle of work, but as soon as he hears his secretary tell him who it is he tells them to send her up. Staring at the clock he rubs the back of his neck tiredly. It wasn’t too late yet but it was late enough to let him know that something had happened. 15 minutes later he hears the door to his study creak slightly and hears her soft padding footsteps as she enters and walks straight for the bar. He sighs softly, because only a few things could make her want alcohol before greeting him. So he continues doing his work, keeping one ear out for her movements. He winces when he hears her soft cough. It had to be something really bad if she felt the need to take a shot. Finally finished with his work he looked up and saw her sitting in the corner of his couch, a glass of whiskey and tea in her hand. She had on leg crossed over a knee, letting the already too short dress ride up tremendously on her thigh. With a sigh he pushed himself up and walked over to make himself a drink as well, giving her a few more minutes to compose herself before he would drag whatever the topic was out of her.
He had no sooner sat down on the couch when she sighed and turned to look at him. He was surprised to see her eyes red-rimmed from crying, though now there were no tears, only a hardness he had seen all too often lately. He opened his mouth to comfort her and she simply sneered and shook her head, looking off into the corner of the room as she sipped at the whiskey with a shudder.
“ah… gods that is nasty stuff… Tell me honestly ne… Am I just that easy to, like, forget?”
He sighed again and inched closer on the massive couch, setting his hand gently on her knee. At the contact she looked back at him sharply. Any normal person would have shied away but he was quite used to her little mood swings. So he simply smirked and shook his head.
“No dearest… They are all just fucking idiots. Hell I hate to admit when I am wrong… But I know I lost the only girl who could have ever kept up with me when we broke up~”
“Aniki… You know I still love you no matter what but it was better for us both…. Besides I need someone who isn’t going to go at me blow for blow.. It’s damn exhausting.”
Gackt chuckled softly and nodded, moving even closer but still giving the young girl the space she needed. He would not push her to continue her story until she was ready. 3 years together as a couple had taught him the more he pushed the longer she would remain stubborn. And that was probably the main reason the vocalist had learned so much patience in the last few years. They had broken up mutually though he often told people that she broke up with him just to give her more credit. Though if her recent stream of relationships was any clue, even the credit that she had been in a relationship with him and had ended it, was no longer helping; instead she seemed to come to him more often heartbroken and lost than ever before. They had broken up for the simple reason that she had stated earlier. They were too similar to each other, and as she had said. She needed someone who was not her equal. She needed someone who knew when to let her lead but also knew when to take control. Gackt was not the type to let anyone lead him, and as such there had constantly been a power struggle between them. They had lasted 3 years but finally she had been too tired of the struggle. On a night similar to this she had come to him and they had sat for hours, talking about anything and everything, laughing and crying and it was in that time they had both realized that they were much better friends than they were in a relationship. That wasn’t to say the sex wasn’t great, that was one thing they both agreed on, and occasionally when both were single and in need they would rekindle that part of their relationship, but otherwise they remained the best of friends and they both blossomed more that they had in three years of dating.
Another 30 minutes of silence went by before her face fell and she stared into the glass of whiskey. He waited, holding his breath, waiting to hear what had happened.
“We were supposed to go out tonight. I showed up at the place and they told me he had already arrived, which was odd since I was 15 minutes early. I walked in, going to our reservation and walked in on him making out with his secretary. I have to give her credit, she apologized but he simply stared at me for a moment before shrugging and saying I was too much trouble for him… Tell me honestly G… Am I that troublesome?”
He cursed inwardly when he heard the tremble in her voice and he honestly wanted to go and beat the living shit out of the dirtbag. Knowingly or not, the man had literally hit at her biggest fear and had used it as a reason to break up with her. Setting his glass aside he pulled her against his chest and stroked her hair gently, kissing her temple and letting her cry softly against his shirt. He didn’t care that the silk would be ruined, he had many more where it came from and he had lost so many to the little girls’ love of the material that he didn’t care anymore. A few minutes passed and she pushed away gently, wiping at her face gently. With a weak smile she sighed and turned so that her back was nestled against his chest. He smiled as well and wrapped an arm around her waist and they stayed like that silently for who knows how long, each one sipping at their drinks. Finally Gackt set his empty glass down and kissed the top of her head.
“Seems like I need to find you someone worth your time, because we can all see that your taste in men is a bit lacking…”
“Oi! You are such a prick…”
“Yet you love me… So you will listen and let me find you a suitable punching bag ne~”
She sighed softly, but smirked and looked up at him with a slight nod. With a giant grin he pulled out his phone and began searching for a number. After finding it he quickly typed a message and sent it. She hated when he was being all secretive but she knew better than to pry. After all the man was more stubborn than she was when it came to secrets; so she just waited patiently, sipping the whiskey with her eyes closed. A few minutes later, maybe half an hour or so, his phone buzzed again and she looked up sleepily. He was grinning from ear to ear, and the look alone sent shivers down her spine.
“What the fuck did you just do?”
“I set you up on a blind date with someone who you know. He cares for you very much and honestly has been dying to get your attention for ages but he figured after me you were probably done with musicians for good.”
“…so it’s a blind date for me but he already knows me?”
“Pretty much sweetheart. SO you will sleep here tonight and you can just use some of the clothes I bought you recently when you go meet him for lunch.”
“Fuck me… when is lunch to him?”
“Not tonight dear~~ Haha~ around noon I suppose.. so maybe we should sleep.”
She let out a whine but finished the whiskey quickly before allowing the tall man to pick her up and carry her to his bedroom. As she was like to do as soon as his shirt came off she grabbed it and stripped out of the skin tight dress, buttoning the silk shirt in the middle before curling up in the middle of his bed. He laughed and got in beside her, wearing only a pair of silk sleep pants. They quickly fell asleep, both obviously in need of a good nights’ sleep, but not before she reached over and flipped off his alarm. Normally he would have protested but seeing the pleading in her stare he let her get away with it for the umpteenth time.
Gackt woke up around 11:30 to his phone buzzing on the side table. He answered it sleepily then cursed softly. The girl was going to be late for the date. He looked beside him then realized he heard the sound of the shower and sighed. At least she wouldn’t be too late. He told the other that he would get her to the place as soon as she was dressed. The man on the other line simply chuckled and he could practically hear him roll his eyes.
“I didn’t sleep with her this time~ I promise~ though she probably needed it… I figured I will leave that up to you~”
The man cursed at him fluently before hanging up and he chuckled, stretching as he went and got in the shower as well. She yelped softly but he merely laughed, teasing her as they showered quickly and got dressed. She chose to wear a pair of blue jeans that accentuated her curves nicely, along with a shirt that drew attention to her chest. In order to balance it all out she threw on a nice black blazer and waited for the man at the door. He came out in all black, a pair of sunglasses already perched on his nose as she rolled her eyes at his attire. Slipping on her heels, she waited for him to slip on his own boots and then they were off.
She didn’t bother asking where they were going, since the older man had made it clear that this was to be a blind date. She stared out the window as his car sped down the highway and she simply sung softly along with the radio, smiling when familiar songs would come on. Around 12:30 they finally pulled off the highway and had made their way into a small village. It was clear that he had chosen this spot because there would be few people to bother them. He parked his car and then helped her out, smiling as she looked around in awe of the little place. He led her to a small café where no one would think of looking. When they walked in the owner merely smirked and waved at them before going back to cleaning glasses. He led her to a room at the back. He wouldn’t let her see around him as he peeked in the room and grinned.
“Sorry we are late but at least we are here now.”
She strained to hear a reply but got nothing. With a sigh she stepped into the room finally when the man stepped out of her way. She looked up and was surprised to find herself face to face with the two guitarists who played for the vocalist. She greeted the older man cheerfully and pecked him on the cheek and then turned her curious gaze on the tall violinist. He was a quiet man, in fact in the time she had known them it had taken 6 months before she actually knew his name. And so she sat quietly, legs crossed, waiting for someone to tell her what is going on.
Gackt sighed, hoping his friend would have the courage to say something but after 15 minutes of silence, besides the waiter coming for their order he had finally had enough.
“For god’s sake be a fucking man…”
She sat there, glancing sideways at the vocalist before turning her gaze on both guitarists. Chacha was shaking his head, hiding a smile behind his face while You looked down at his hands, beet red in the face. And then it hit her. You, the wonderful kind and quiet You was the reason they were here. Gackt saw the realization in her eyes and sighed softly as he also saw the slight smile she made whenever she approved of something. A few more minutes passed before You looked up at her.
“I’m sorry to drag you out here… especially after having such an awful night Takagi-san.”
“No no it’s actually quite a relief when I think about it now. I think I was more angry at myself that I hadn’t seen it sooner than anything else. I was upset but I have been thinking of ending it for months now…”
“Oh… I see. Well I still think what he did was inappropriate and you did not deserve to be treated like that… and”
“You… can I ask you something?”
He flushed as the young girl used his given name and he looked up to meet her glance. He couldn’t help but drown in her deep green eyes so all he could do was nod in response to her question.
“if you were to take me out on a date right now… just the two of us without our dear babysitters what would you do?”
“….Jon and Fade are playing a live this evening if you would be interested in going. And perhaps we can grab a meal beforehand… though we would have to leave soon since we still would have to drive into the city and park before going anywhere…”
“Then why don’t we do that after lunch?”
You smiled warmly and nodded, looking down shyly as the waiter brought their lunch and left. Gackt was smiling like a goof and Cha merely winked at her when she glanced at him. Feeling her face flush slightly for the first time in ages she played with her coffee cup in front of her.
“for god’s sake though… you can’t keep calling me Takagi-san… It makes me sound old.”
“would you prefer.. Li then?”
Hearing her nickname on his lips brought a renewed blush to her cheeks as she nodded silently, elbowing the older vocalist when he chuckled evilly. Lunch continued in that shy and quiet manner, and when it was time to leave You hesistantly offered his hand to lead her to his car and she took it hesitantly, not used to looking up so far at the tall man. Gackt and Chacha watched as the pair left and went back into the café to enjoy another cup of coffee.
“I don’t think you will be getting her back into your bed anytime soon now~”
“Not in that way anyway… But that’s ok~ She needs someone like You anyway… I was just waiting for her to realize it…”
“How long have you been waiting to introduce them like that?”
“Since she broke up with me a year ago…”
“…You was still dating that toxic bitch at that time…”
“yes I know. That’s why when she came last night I decided to take my chances.”
“I think it was a good decision.”
As they sat enjoying their coffee, Li and You drove silently into the city. When they parked at You’s apartment she teased him for bringing her in so soon and he merely flushed and muttered a soft response. She enjoyed her moment with the man that afternoon. Each time she thought she had figured him out he would surprise her and she would be left thinking again of how to gain the upper hand. The pattern continued on into the evening and even as they entered the packed bar for Fade’s concert she found herself shoved into the crowd. She panicked for a moment before a pair of strong arms circled her waist and drew her to a private table at the back. She smiled gratefully at the guitarist as she sat up on one of the high stools, her feet dangling as she leaned against the table. You couldn’t help but chuckle when he came back with two drinks, courtesy of the band. Realizing they knew she was here her attention was drawn to her phone. She laughed softly at the messages from them but blushed at the honesty from the vocalist.
Jon: You two look good together~ it’s about time you found someone who can take care of you like he can. Don’t let his attention wander tonight ;)
You saw her frown at a message and put a hand on her shoulder. She looked up at him curiously before leaning in and pressing her lips ever so gently to his. He was surprised by the gesture but as the lights dimmed and the crowd noise grew he pulled her closer and kissed her deeply, enjoying the moment. As he finally pulled away he could see her eyes dancing happily, a look he hadn’t ever seen even when she was with his dearest and oldest friend. Returning the look he hugged her, leaning in to speak into her ear.
“I have been thinking of you for almost a year now.”
“hmm~ funny… I think it’s the same for me.”
6 months later…
Gackt stared in exasperation at the sheet music in front of him. He had absolutely no motivation for the new piece and it was driving him crazy. Chacha could tell that he was frustrated and had already dismissed the others, sending them home early before coming back to find him. He walked into the study and walked over to stand beside his good friend, looking down at the half written lyrics. He was about to say something when his phone buzzed. Scowling at the darn thing he picked it up, ready to bite the head off of whoever was on the other line but his words died on his lips.
“…ok. Door is open.”
He went back to staring at his music, and Cha looked at him curiously but he didn’t have to wait long before the door was opened and a familiar face waltzed into the room. She smiled brightly and kissed Chacha on the cheek before coming and forcing herself into the vocalist lap.
“Ne Aniki~ what is bothering you?”
“…. Nothing sweetheart. Long time no see”
“Liar! You said you haven’t been yourself lately”
“…and why is that anyone’s concern beside my own?”
“Because you are a stubborn ass who doesn’t know when or how to ask for help so I am here to give it to you whether you like it or not; is that clear enough?”
Chacha couldn’t help but chuckle at the bewildered look on the younger man’s face as she hopped up and dragged him out of his chair. She pushed him back to his room, telling him to ‘change into something for a party’ before telling Cha to do the same. As the two men followed her instructions they took a moment and realized she was already dressed to impress. Her style, as the lewd vocalist put it, was ‘hair that’s easy to grab onto and a dress that’s easy to remove’. She rewarded him by blushing brightly and throwing a pillow at his head.
“That’s not for you now hurry the fuck up”
He snickered even as he fixed his hair and came out, truly dressed to impress. She let out a low whistle and nodded her approval before turning to look at Cha. She smiled brightly and winked at the older guitarist teasing as she led them both out of the mansion. They followed her, as meekly as either could manage and even kept their questions to themselves as she forced them into You’s convertible. For once Cha was grateful the tall man had felt the need to have a four seat sports car. She drove them silently to a well-known club and neither man said a word as she led them inside. Once inside they were greeted by Gackt’s closest friends and it was then that the man realized what today was. He stared in shock as the little girl grinned and high fived his twin guitarists before facing him.
“Happy Birthday Gacchan~”
He smiled and blushed, enjoying the small party and never even once questioned how they had managed to plan all this without his knowledge. Even as the party dispersed, late in the wee hours of the morning, he smiled, finding her and hugging her tightly.
“Thank you Li~ for an amazing surprise~”
“un~ well thank you for finding me a perfect punching bag~”
He couldn’t help but chuckle at the twinkle in the little girl’s eye as she kissed his cheek. He also saw the same look in his dearest friends’ eye as she spun away from the vocalist and ran straight to his arms. With a happy sigh he smiled as Chacha came over from seeing some friends off.
“I don’t think Li actually gave you a present.”
“Actually she gave me the best present I could hope for.”
Chacha smiled at his friends’ momentary romantic side and looked over at the pair who was so perfectly matched by none other than the vocalist himself. With a chuckle he patted his friends’ shoulder and nodded.
“You found the only man who could possible out match yourself in her eyes.”
“I know… Though I will always be ‘Aniki’~”
And with that he smirked and stalked over, stealing the little girl away from his best friend, claiming ‘it’s my birthday’ which only ended up in the three men and Li piled into the Vocalists enormous bed that evening, falling asleep comfortably as they made sure all alarms and phones were turned off. After all, it takes a lot of effort to be a better boyfriend than to be a good brother and friend, and Li would remind them of that for the rest of their days to come.