An update after sooo many months of HIATUS~! *cheers*
Title: My cute fairy little turtle
Pairings: Akame
Rating: PG
Summary: When his high school holds its yearly crazy Yoosei (Fairy/Genie) Special Week, Jin becomes the “Meijin” of the boy of his dreams, Kamenashi Kazuya, the baseball heartthrob captain makes his wishes his commands as shy, clumsy, studious Akanishi Jin suddenly finds himself being one of DOKIDOKI HIGH’s wildest couple with Kazuya. But will his cute fairy little turtle go back to doing his gorgeous girlfriend, Minami’s command when Yoosei Special Week comes to an end? Maybe if Jin wishes hard enough, Kazuya will still be his when the week is over.
NOTE: The world of SEME!Jin/TEASE!Jin and UKE!Kame/SHY!Kame had been reversed! *laughs*
Chapter 1: The surprise!
Chapter 2: The Yoosei and the Meijin
“OH! Shit! Ryo-chan! Jin faints!” YamaPi shrieked like a girl who was almost touched by a flying cockroach as he saw his best friend fell from his seat.
“What?!” Ryo said out loud. “He what?!”
“You sure sucks, Ryo-chan! Are you deaf?! I said Jin faints!” YamaPi hissed irritably at Ryo as he held his unconscious friend.
“Eh? Why did he faint?” The short older boy asked in confusion with furrowed eyebrows.
YamaPi sighed exasperatedly as he almost slapped his forehead because of his other best friend’s numbness. “How am I suppose to know that? This is your entire fault.”
“What?! What did I do?” Ryo asked frowning; he looked away as if trying to be the innocent one.
“Well, this is your id-” YamaPi didn’t had the chance to finish what he was about to say when Ryo suddenly ran towards him and Jin, almost bumping their heads. “Ryo-chan~what the-”
“Shut up!” Ryo hissed. “We need to wake this dumb ass up ‘coz his little turtle is coming! LOOK!”
YamaPi looked up and followed the direction where Ryo’s finger was pointing. His eye comically went wide as he saw Kamenashi Kazuya approaching them and turned back to his friends, one still unconscious, and one with a mischievous smirk.
“What are you smirking for?” The younger one asked as he arched an eyebrow. He knew the other was planning something evil and naughty.
“What? Is it a crime to smirk now?” Ryo smirked again widely which only made YamaPi shook his head in doubt. “On the second thought, we should just get going now. It’s almost time for class. You don’t want us to be late, right?” The older boy said meaningfully as he stood up and smiled even more.
YamaPi was now staring at his friend with incredulous eyes. “What?! We’re going to leave Jin here? Unconscious?! What kind of friend are you?!”
“Well, I’m his bestiest best friend he could ever have!” Ryo proudly said as he dramatically put his right hand on his chest.
“You’re hopeless.” YamaPi sighed.
“Just shut up, Pi. Let’s get out of here and let prince turtle-kun wake up his little pig princess.” Ryo pulled and dragged YamaPi out of the auditorium.
“You’re so evil and mean, Ryo-chaaaaaan~!” YamaPi pouted as he was being dragged out of the place.
“I know~ I know~ I’m the sexy evil mean Osaka man. Bwhahaha~!” Ryo laughed devilishly.
The two boys left the auditorium and also leaving their still unconscious friend lying on the floor.
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“Jin…”
“Jin…”
“Jin…”
What a beautiful angelic voice… Jin unconsciously smiled as he kept on listening to the melodious voice which was calling his name. It sounds like Kazu-chan’s voice~ Lah~ lah~ lah~ He smiled even widely and giggled as he kept his eyes closed as if he was dreaming. He raised his right hand, trying to grasp for something, he had wished he could touch his Kazuya’s soft smooth face, those brown eyes that always stare at him with gentleness, the cute nose, the soft kissable li-Wait. Jin stopped as he felt his hand caressing a soft thing.
“Jin…?”
I’m just dreaming, right? Jin asked to no one in his head. But… why is that voice sounds so real?
“Jin…?”
What the heck? Why is that voice sounds so close and soooo true?! And what is this I’m touching? So soft… Jin furrowed his eyebrows but still not opening his eyes as he thought it was all just a dream. It’s like I’m touching Kazu-chan’s kissable lips~ He smiled and giggled once again.
“Anooo… Jwin? Khen hiyou remouve yhour hand hon my lips?” A voice interrupted Jin’s reverie.
Jin snapped his eyes open and it comically went wide as he saw a certain person leaning closely at him with his right hand on that person’s lips.
“Ka-Ka-Ka-” Jin stuttered as he kept staring at the person in front of him, namely his crush, Kamenashi Kazuya. He was gaping like a fish and when he came back to his senses, he noticed that his hand was still on the younger boy’s lips; he blushed and quickly took away his hand embarrassingly.
“So-Sorry.” He apologized, quickly stood up before grabbing his bag and bentou and ran away from the confused young boy.
“Hey, wait up!” Kazuya called out but the older boy had already walked away from him like he has some flu or something.
Baka! Baka! Baka! Why didn’t you notice it wasn’t a dream?! You’re totally a Bakanishi, JIN! Jin stupidly smacked his head while walking faster than a normal person had. And you’re totally busted! Why are you touching his lips!!! YOU ARE SO STUPID! He once again smacked his head.
“Itai~” Jin hissed in pain when he hit his head harder than before and caressed it.
The older boy was busy talking to himself that he didn’t even noticed that someone had already blocked his way out before he can even reach the big door of their auditorium.
“Your wish is my command, fair Meijin-san~” A voice came in which once again interrupted Jin’s talking-to-himself moments.
Jin looked up and almost bumped into the person in front of him. “Eh?”
Kazuya approached or plainly stopped Jin who was trying, unsuccessfully, to slip out of the auditorium. His beautiful eyes crinkled a little bit with amusement as he looked at the older boy, unaware of Jin’s cringing embarrassment. Jin prayed really hard that younger wouldn’t guess what he felt about him.
“Nee, Jin-kun,” Jin heard the Kazuya said with gentleness, “You don’t mind, do you? Your friends told me about it being a surprise for your birthday and all. I think it’s a great idea, really neat-having your very own yoosei. They must think you’re something to come up with an idea like this.”
“Y-yeah,” Jin mumbled, ducking his head to rearrange the suddenly awkward weight of his bag and bentou.
The younger boy watched the older man’s clumsy movements with amusement.
Before Jin could stop the younger one, Kazuya had snatched his things out of his arms, ignoring his protests.
“I-I c-can carry them on my own.” Jin tried to reason out as he tried also to get his things but the younger boy shook his head with a smile.
“Might as well start being useful right now,” Kazuya told him with a beam. “How would it look, you carrying your own books with your Yoosei standing empty-handed beside you?”
“But-you see… It’s heavy and I’m bigger than you, I can carry them.” Jin pointed out hesitantly and as soon as he saw the younger one’s sudden pout he regretted what he just said.
STUPID! Why do you have to say those things?! Jin almost palmed his face.
Kazuya pouted as he held the older boy’s bag and bentou. “I know I’m a bit-well, I know I’m skinny but that doesn’t mean I can’t handle heavy things.”
AAHH! I can’t take this anymore! Why does he have those cute pouting face?! Jin’s mind screamed hysterically.
Jin recollected his sane mind, sighed and looked straightly at those brown orbs. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean it like that.” The older man flashed an awkward smile. “If you really insist on carrying my stuffs, okay, I’ll let you.” Jin saw slowly and shiny how the younger boy smiled widely and brightly at him.
OH! GOSH! MY EYES! Jin tried not to faint once again. He really doesn’t want to look stupid anymore in front of his crush! Definitely NOT AGAIN!
They rounded the corner of the building silently, but Jin sometimes stole glances at the boy beside him whose smile didn’t leave his lips. They drifted out into the courtyard that was the center of the classrooms and offices making up Dokidoki High. Metal colorful benches were placed along a juniper hedge, which framed the concrete patio, where several groups of kids were already gathered together, still discussing about the auction and for the upcoming events.
Jin was feeling unconscious every minute and seconds that he didn’t noticed that the younger boy already led the way over a vacant bench.
Kazuya placed the older man’s things on the bench and waited for the other to sit but he became confused when the other walked passed him.
“Eh?” The younger boy tilted his head in confusion. “Jin! Where are you going?”
The older man snapped out of his daze. “Huh?” He looked around stupidly to search where Kazuya was but he furrowed his eyebrows as he can only see trees, grass, benches and random students.
“If you just turn around, you can see me ne.” Kazuya chuckled.
Jin turned around and saw how beautiful the younger one sitting on the bench. He blushed when the other still kept on chuckling wholeheartedly while motioning him to sit down beside him.
“S-stop laughing,” He mumbled, looking away to hide his scarlet cheeks.
Kazuya looked up amused. “Sorry.”
There was an awkward silence as soon as Jin sat beside the younger boy.
“Uhm,” Kazuya broke the silence, he turned to Jin and smiled genuinely which only made the older boy shook a little. “There are still a few minutes before the bell. I thought we could… you know, go over any ideas you might have-see if you can come up with some really dirty jobs for me.” He grinned seductively.
OH! Shit! I think I’m going to die right now~ Jin’s mind was twirling madly inside his head.
Jin knew the other was teasing him, but even if it was all in fun, he couldn’t help but felt resentful toward Ryo and YamaPi. What made them think Kazuya would like him just because he was stuck with him for the whole week? They were too different-he wasn’t Kazuya’s type at all, and even more, he’s a guy! And he is sure that the younger boy was totally straight! Why? All anyone had to do was take a look at the one of the hottest girls in their school, MINAMI to see that! Somehow… knowing that Kazuya was being such a good sport about the whole thing only made Jin feel worse.
“I-I don’t know, K-Kamenashi-kun.” Jin tried to think of something humorous to say, scratching his head awkwardly, but unfortunately nothing like that came out. “I n-never expected anything like this. I guess I’ll have to think about it.”
He looked up to see what will be the younger boy’s response but when he saw the other frown a little bit, he almost went hysterical. You screw it all up again, Bakanishi! He told himself stupidly.
“First off, I think you should drop the formalities ne, Jin. Just call me Kazuya.” The younger boy said. “We’re going to be with each other for the whole week so no need to be so formal ne?” Kazuya smiled.
“O-Okay.” Jin once again blushed.
“I bet if we put our heads together, we could come up with something crazy enough to win the prize for the best stunt at Friday’s parade.” Kazuya piped in cheerfully.
Jin had forgotten about the Yoosei Parade, when the whole school turned out to watch the YOOSEIs and MEIJINs perform their best routines in costume. There were prizes for the best costumes, as well as ones for the most unique spectacular act, best teamwork, and best all-around couple.
“Maybe,” He answered, but his doubts sounded in his voice. What could he-clumsy, studious straight-A student Akanishi Jin-possibly dream up that would be crazy enough to earn a prize?
“It’s funny,” The younger boy observed, as if echoing Jin’s thoughts, “but I never thought I’d end up with someone like you.”
Jin flushed, needled by the other’s honesty. He didn’t know what to feel but the only thing he can confirm was his fast beating heart. “W-We don’t have to go through with it, K-Kazuya. I’ll just tell my friends I changed my mind. Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea after a-”
“Hey!” Kazuya cut him off. “Wait a minute! That isn’t what I meant.” Jin heard Kazuya chuckled openly once again. “I guess, on my own dumb way, I was just trying to say you’re the last person I would have thought needed a funny accessory like me hanging around. You always seem so”-the younger boy paused for second, groping for the right word-“knowledgeable, skilled, talented! That’s it! That’s something I admire. Honest.”
Jin couldn’t tell from the other’s expression whether or not he was just making it up to save his feelings. Kazuya’s clear deep brown hazel eyes gazed at him with seriousness for a change; Jin felt a strange tingling sensation at being so close to the younger boy. He wanted to tell him how he hated his “knowledgeable, skilled, talented” image, how he longed to be more like Kazuya- sociable, cool, and fun-loving-but, of course, he could never confide it to the other like that.
Kazuya cocked his head to one side with a look that was halfway between serious and teasing. “You know we could really make a good pair. With your brains and skills along with my reputation”-Jin saw a sexy grin from the younger boy’s lips which made his heart once again jumped high.-“I know we can really come out on top this week ne…” Kazuya continued.
Though Jin was trying to calm his jumping and fast beating heart, he felt the first flutter of excitement when he heard what the other said. “You really think so?” He asked consciously.
“UN! I know it!”
Jin caught her lower lip between his teeth. “Ok, K-Kazuya. I really will try to think of something. I promise.”
“Great!” The younger boy was so close; Jin could see the tiny splinters of gold in Kazuya’s hazel eyes. He felt a strange sensation in his chest, as if there were a string there and someone had plucked it. “I’m counting on you, Jin. Don’t let us down.” He liked the way Kazuya had said ‘us’ instead of ‘me’. The invisible string in his chest gave another jingle.
Just then, the bell rang. Kazuya stood up. He towered over Jin who just looked up at him-a slim petite 5 feet and 3 inches tall boy-though the older boy knew he was 3 inches taller than the other, he just couldn’t get his eyes onto that slender body. With his white suit costume off, Kazuya’s hair stood out in crinkly, brown-strike blonde curls, glinting where the sun had lightened the ends. The younger boy had already changed into a pair of faded blue jeans, a fitted white shirt and a black vest.
They looked just right for him. Jin admired dreamily.
“What have you got next?” Kazuya asked which made Jin snapped out of his daze.
“C-Calculus. Over in Building A.”
He saw how the younger boy made a face. “Ugh! Never made it past algebra myself. Guess I’d have to make it up in summer school if I wanted to go to college.” Kazuya said as he was still holding onto Jin’s books. “Come one, I’ll walk you. I’ve got literature down the hall.”
They were heading into the noisy, jostling stream of students when Minami, Kazuya’s girl appeared out of nowhere to link her arm through Kazuya’s. She had changed too, into tightly fitting designer jeans and a striking sexy pink see-through tank top. She managed to direct the full brilliance of her smile at Kazuya while ignoring Jin completely.
Jin tried not to arch an eyebrow. I didn’t know that fishnet clothes are still available in stores. She looks more human-well, not totally human- in her earlier costume, but now, she looks like a fish.
“Do you believe that-that weird Aiba Masaki? He bid nine hundred fifty yen for me just so he could get me to go to the dance with him! That’s what he told me. You should have seen his face when I told him I was going with you. As if I’d be seen at the dance with a weird maniac like him anyway.” Minami said non stop with a disgusted face at the last part.
Kazuya flashed the older boy a sheepish look but didn’t withdraw his arm from Minami’s. “Come on, Mi-chan. Aiba-kun’s not so bad.”
“Easy for you to say,” she punned, tossing her long wavy hair. “You’re not the one who’s stuck with a weirdo for a whole week!” Taking notice of Jin for the first time, she shot him a quick maybe-I’m-wrong look. Jin caught her meaning and almost wrecked the girl’s pretty neck if it wasn’t for his good natured self.
“I can take those from here, Kazuya,” he stammered, retrieving the bundle of books. “I’ve got to run, or I’ll be late.”
Was he mistaken? Or did Kazuya look relieved that he was going? At any rate, he didn’t argue, only grinned good-naturedly and waved goodbye.
“Ja ne, Jin! See you tomorrow!” He heard the younger boy said loudly as he strode away.
“Sure, see yah, Kazu…” He said silently.
He had just enough time to dash to his classroom and slide into his seat like a runner rounding home plate.
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Part 2
Pairings: Akame
Rating: PG
Summary: When his high school holds its yearly crazy Yoosei (Fairy/Genie) Special Week, Jin becomes the “Meijin” of the boy of his dreams, Kamenashi Kazuya, the baseball heartthrob captain makes his wishes his commands as shy, clumsy, studious Akanishi Jin suddenly finds himself being one of DOKIDOKI HIGH’s wildest couple with Kazuya. But will his cute fairy little turtle go back to doing his gorgeous girlfriend, Minami’s command when Yoosei Special Week comes to an end? Maybe if Jin wishes hard enough, Kazuya will still be his when the week is over.
NOTE: The world of SEME!Jin/TEASE!Jin and UKE!Kame/SHY!Kame had been reversed! *laughs*
Chapter 1: The surprise!
Chapter 2: The Yoosei and the Meijin
“OH! Shit! Ryo-chan! Jin faints!” YamaPi shrieked like a girl who was almost touched by a flying cockroach as he saw his best friend fell from his seat.
“What?!” Ryo said out loud. “He what?!”
“You sure sucks, Ryo-chan! Are you deaf?! I said Jin faints!” YamaPi hissed irritably at Ryo as he held his unconscious friend.
“Eh? Why did he faint?” The short older boy asked in confusion with furrowed eyebrows.
YamaPi sighed exasperatedly as he almost slapped his forehead because of his other best friend’s numbness. “How am I suppose to know that? This is your entire fault.”
“What?! What did I do?” Ryo asked frowning; he looked away as if trying to be the innocent one.
“Well, this is your id-” YamaPi didn’t had the chance to finish what he was about to say when Ryo suddenly ran towards him and Jin, almost bumping their heads. “Ryo-chan~what the-”
“Shut up!” Ryo hissed. “We need to wake this dumb ass up ‘coz his little turtle is coming! LOOK!”
YamaPi looked up and followed the direction where Ryo’s finger was pointing. His eye comically went wide as he saw Kamenashi Kazuya approaching them and turned back to his friends, one still unconscious, and one with a mischievous smirk.
“What are you smirking for?” The younger one asked as he arched an eyebrow. He knew the other was planning something evil and naughty.
“What? Is it a crime to smirk now?” Ryo smirked again widely which only made YamaPi shook his head in doubt. “On the second thought, we should just get going now. It’s almost time for class. You don’t want us to be late, right?” The older boy said meaningfully as he stood up and smiled even more.
YamaPi was now staring at his friend with incredulous eyes. “What?! We’re going to leave Jin here? Unconscious?! What kind of friend are you?!”
“Well, I’m his bestiest best friend he could ever have!” Ryo proudly said as he dramatically put his right hand on his chest.
“You’re hopeless.” YamaPi sighed.
“Just shut up, Pi. Let’s get out of here and let prince turtle-kun wake up his little pig princess.” Ryo pulled and dragged YamaPi out of the auditorium.
“You’re so evil and mean, Ryo-chaaaaaan~!” YamaPi pouted as he was being dragged out of the place.
“I know~ I know~ I’m the sexy evil mean Osaka man. Bwhahaha~!” Ryo laughed devilishly.
The two boys left the auditorium and also leaving their still unconscious friend lying on the floor.
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“Jin…”
“Jin…”
“Jin…”
What a beautiful angelic voice… Jin unconsciously smiled as he kept on listening to the melodious voice which was calling his name. It sounds like Kazu-chan’s voice~ Lah~ lah~ lah~ He smiled even widely and giggled as he kept his eyes closed as if he was dreaming. He raised his right hand, trying to grasp for something, he had wished he could touch his Kazuya’s soft smooth face, those brown eyes that always stare at him with gentleness, the cute nose, the soft kissable li-Wait. Jin stopped as he felt his hand caressing a soft thing.
“Jin…?”
I’m just dreaming, right? Jin asked to no one in his head. But… why is that voice sounds so real?
“Jin…?”
What the heck? Why is that voice sounds so close and soooo true?! And what is this I’m touching? So soft… Jin furrowed his eyebrows but still not opening his eyes as he thought it was all just a dream. It’s like I’m touching Kazu-chan’s kissable lips~ He smiled and giggled once again.
“Anooo… Jwin? Khen hiyou remouve yhour hand hon my lips?” A voice interrupted Jin’s reverie.
Jin snapped his eyes open and it comically went wide as he saw a certain person leaning closely at him with his right hand on that person’s lips.
“Ka-Ka-Ka-” Jin stuttered as he kept staring at the person in front of him, namely his crush, Kamenashi Kazuya. He was gaping like a fish and when he came back to his senses, he noticed that his hand was still on the younger boy’s lips; he blushed and quickly took away his hand embarrassingly.
“So-Sorry.” He apologized, quickly stood up before grabbing his bag and bentou and ran away from the confused young boy.
“Hey, wait up!” Kazuya called out but the older boy had already walked away from him like he has some flu or something.
Baka! Baka! Baka! Why didn’t you notice it wasn’t a dream?! You’re totally a Bakanishi, JIN! Jin stupidly smacked his head while walking faster than a normal person had. And you’re totally busted! Why are you touching his lips!!! YOU ARE SO STUPID! He once again smacked his head.
“Itai~” Jin hissed in pain when he hit his head harder than before and caressed it.
The older boy was busy talking to himself that he didn’t even noticed that someone had already blocked his way out before he can even reach the big door of their auditorium.
“Your wish is my command, fair Meijin-san~” A voice came in which once again interrupted Jin’s talking-to-himself moments.
Jin looked up and almost bumped into the person in front of him. “Eh?”
Kazuya approached or plainly stopped Jin who was trying, unsuccessfully, to slip out of the auditorium. His beautiful eyes crinkled a little bit with amusement as he looked at the older boy, unaware of Jin’s cringing embarrassment. Jin prayed really hard that younger wouldn’t guess what he felt about him.
“Nee, Jin-kun,” Jin heard the Kazuya said with gentleness, “You don’t mind, do you? Your friends told me about it being a surprise for your birthday and all. I think it’s a great idea, really neat-having your very own yoosei. They must think you’re something to come up with an idea like this.”
“Y-yeah,” Jin mumbled, ducking his head to rearrange the suddenly awkward weight of his bag and bentou.
The younger boy watched the older man’s clumsy movements with amusement.
Before Jin could stop the younger one, Kazuya had snatched his things out of his arms, ignoring his protests.
“I-I c-can carry them on my own.” Jin tried to reason out as he tried also to get his things but the younger boy shook his head with a smile.
“Might as well start being useful right now,” Kazuya told him with a beam. “How would it look, you carrying your own books with your Yoosei standing empty-handed beside you?”
“But-you see… It’s heavy and I’m bigger than you, I can carry them.” Jin pointed out hesitantly and as soon as he saw the younger one’s sudden pout he regretted what he just said.
STUPID! Why do you have to say those things?! Jin almost palmed his face.
Kazuya pouted as he held the older boy’s bag and bentou. “I know I’m a bit-well, I know I’m skinny but that doesn’t mean I can’t handle heavy things.”
AAHH! I can’t take this anymore! Why does he have those cute pouting face?! Jin’s mind screamed hysterically.
Jin recollected his sane mind, sighed and looked straightly at those brown orbs. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean it like that.” The older man flashed an awkward smile. “If you really insist on carrying my stuffs, okay, I’ll let you.” Jin saw slowly and shiny how the younger boy smiled widely and brightly at him.
OH! GOSH! MY EYES! Jin tried not to faint once again. He really doesn’t want to look stupid anymore in front of his crush! Definitely NOT AGAIN!
They rounded the corner of the building silently, but Jin sometimes stole glances at the boy beside him whose smile didn’t leave his lips. They drifted out into the courtyard that was the center of the classrooms and offices making up Dokidoki High. Metal colorful benches were placed along a juniper hedge, which framed the concrete patio, where several groups of kids were already gathered together, still discussing about the auction and for the upcoming events.
Jin was feeling unconscious every minute and seconds that he didn’t noticed that the younger boy already led the way over a vacant bench.
Kazuya placed the older man’s things on the bench and waited for the other to sit but he became confused when the other walked passed him.
“Eh?” The younger boy tilted his head in confusion. “Jin! Where are you going?”
The older man snapped out of his daze. “Huh?” He looked around stupidly to search where Kazuya was but he furrowed his eyebrows as he can only see trees, grass, benches and random students.
“If you just turn around, you can see me ne.” Kazuya chuckled.
Jin turned around and saw how beautiful the younger one sitting on the bench. He blushed when the other still kept on chuckling wholeheartedly while motioning him to sit down beside him.
“S-stop laughing,” He mumbled, looking away to hide his scarlet cheeks.
Kazuya looked up amused. “Sorry.”
There was an awkward silence as soon as Jin sat beside the younger boy.
“Uhm,” Kazuya broke the silence, he turned to Jin and smiled genuinely which only made the older boy shook a little. “There are still a few minutes before the bell. I thought we could… you know, go over any ideas you might have-see if you can come up with some really dirty jobs for me.” He grinned seductively.
OH! Shit! I think I’m going to die right now~ Jin’s mind was twirling madly inside his head.
Jin knew the other was teasing him, but even if it was all in fun, he couldn’t help but felt resentful toward Ryo and YamaPi. What made them think Kazuya would like him just because he was stuck with him for the whole week? They were too different-he wasn’t Kazuya’s type at all, and even more, he’s a guy! And he is sure that the younger boy was totally straight! Why? All anyone had to do was take a look at the one of the hottest girls in their school, MINAMI to see that! Somehow… knowing that Kazuya was being such a good sport about the whole thing only made Jin feel worse.
“I-I don’t know, K-Kamenashi-kun.” Jin tried to think of something humorous to say, scratching his head awkwardly, but unfortunately nothing like that came out. “I n-never expected anything like this. I guess I’ll have to think about it.”
He looked up to see what will be the younger boy’s response but when he saw the other frown a little bit, he almost went hysterical. You screw it all up again, Bakanishi! He told himself stupidly.
“First off, I think you should drop the formalities ne, Jin. Just call me Kazuya.” The younger boy said. “We’re going to be with each other for the whole week so no need to be so formal ne?” Kazuya smiled.
“O-Okay.” Jin once again blushed.
“I bet if we put our heads together, we could come up with something crazy enough to win the prize for the best stunt at Friday’s parade.” Kazuya piped in cheerfully.
Jin had forgotten about the Yoosei Parade, when the whole school turned out to watch the YOOSEIs and MEIJINs perform their best routines in costume. There were prizes for the best costumes, as well as ones for the most unique spectacular act, best teamwork, and best all-around couple.
“Maybe,” He answered, but his doubts sounded in his voice. What could he-clumsy, studious straight-A student Akanishi Jin-possibly dream up that would be crazy enough to earn a prize?
“It’s funny,” The younger boy observed, as if echoing Jin’s thoughts, “but I never thought I’d end up with someone like you.”
Jin flushed, needled by the other’s honesty. He didn’t know what to feel but the only thing he can confirm was his fast beating heart. “W-We don’t have to go through with it, K-Kazuya. I’ll just tell my friends I changed my mind. Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea after a-”
“Hey!” Kazuya cut him off. “Wait a minute! That isn’t what I meant.” Jin heard Kazuya chuckled openly once again. “I guess, on my own dumb way, I was just trying to say you’re the last person I would have thought needed a funny accessory like me hanging around. You always seem so”-the younger boy paused for second, groping for the right word-“knowledgeable, skilled, talented! That’s it! That’s something I admire. Honest.”
Jin couldn’t tell from the other’s expression whether or not he was just making it up to save his feelings. Kazuya’s clear deep brown hazel eyes gazed at him with seriousness for a change; Jin felt a strange tingling sensation at being so close to the younger boy. He wanted to tell him how he hated his “knowledgeable, skilled, talented” image, how he longed to be more like Kazuya- sociable, cool, and fun-loving-but, of course, he could never confide it to the other like that.
Kazuya cocked his head to one side with a look that was halfway between serious and teasing. “You know we could really make a good pair. With your brains and skills along with my reputation”-Jin saw a sexy grin from the younger boy’s lips which made his heart once again jumped high.-“I know we can really come out on top this week ne…” Kazuya continued.
Though Jin was trying to calm his jumping and fast beating heart, he felt the first flutter of excitement when he heard what the other said. “You really think so?” He asked consciously.
“UN! I know it!”
Jin caught her lower lip between his teeth. “Ok, K-Kazuya. I really will try to think of something. I promise.”
“Great!” The younger boy was so close; Jin could see the tiny splinters of gold in Kazuya’s hazel eyes. He felt a strange sensation in his chest, as if there were a string there and someone had plucked it. “I’m counting on you, Jin. Don’t let us down.” He liked the way Kazuya had said ‘us’ instead of ‘me’. The invisible string in his chest gave another jingle.
Just then, the bell rang. Kazuya stood up. He towered over Jin who just looked up at him-a slim petite 5 feet and 3 inches tall boy-though the older boy knew he was 3 inches taller than the other, he just couldn’t get his eyes onto that slender body. With his white suit costume off, Kazuya’s hair stood out in crinkly, brown-strike blonde curls, glinting where the sun had lightened the ends. The younger boy had already changed into a pair of faded blue jeans, a fitted white shirt and a black vest.
They looked just right for him. Jin admired dreamily.
“What have you got next?” Kazuya asked which made Jin snapped out of his daze.
“C-Calculus. Over in Building A.”
He saw how the younger boy made a face. “Ugh! Never made it past algebra myself. Guess I’d have to make it up in summer school if I wanted to go to college.” Kazuya said as he was still holding onto Jin’s books. “Come one, I’ll walk you. I’ve got literature down the hall.”
They were heading into the noisy, jostling stream of students when Minami, Kazuya’s girl appeared out of nowhere to link her arm through Kazuya’s. She had changed too, into tightly fitting designer jeans and a striking sexy pink see-through tank top. She managed to direct the full brilliance of her smile at Kazuya while ignoring Jin completely.
Jin tried not to arch an eyebrow. I didn’t know that fishnet clothes are still available in stores. She looks more human-well, not totally human- in her earlier costume, but now, she looks like a fish.
“Do you believe that-that weird Aiba Masaki? He bid nine hundred fifty yen for me just so he could get me to go to the dance with him! That’s what he told me. You should have seen his face when I told him I was going with you. As if I’d be seen at the dance with a weird maniac like him anyway.” Minami said non stop with a disgusted face at the last part.
Kazuya flashed the older boy a sheepish look but didn’t withdraw his arm from Minami’s. “Come on, Mi-chan. Aiba-kun’s not so bad.”
“Easy for you to say,” she punned, tossing her long wavy hair. “You’re not the one who’s stuck with a weirdo for a whole week!” Taking notice of Jin for the first time, she shot him a quick maybe-I’m-wrong look. Jin caught her meaning and almost wrecked the girl’s pretty neck if it wasn’t for his good natured self.
“I can take those from here, Kazuya,” he stammered, retrieving the bundle of books. “I’ve got to run, or I’ll be late.”
Was he mistaken? Or did Kazuya look relieved that he was going? At any rate, he didn’t argue, only grinned good-naturedly and waved goodbye.
“Ja ne, Jin! See you tomorrow!” He heard the younger boy said loudly as he strode away.
“Sure, see yah, Kazu…” He said silently.
He had just enough time to dash to his classroom and slide into his seat like a runner rounding home plate.
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Part 2