[Multi-chapter] The Watches Series: Avidity (5/??)
Title: The Watches Series: Avidity
Authors: tsuchi8562
Beta andreja1989 <-- Thank you so so so much!
Pairing: Matsumiya
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: PG-15
Disclaimer: We own nothing but the plot. Oh, and the club is ours...
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*MASTERPOST*
What the fuck was that?! Ninomiya repeated this sentence in his mind over and over again while walking as fast as he could. He tried to focus on the case and the pursuing but he couldn’t. How could he sleep with that… that… man?! Well, yes, he was yummy and all but he was from the Dark Watch; he was his enemy (more or less)… But that wasn’t the main reason why Kazunari was mad at himself; he dared to break the rules again in the worst time. He is already under observation of the Border Watch and if this newbie starts to talk, Nino will be in deep shit, as if he isn’t in it right now…
“Don’t walk so fast or he will see us!” Matsumoto’s voice reached him from a distance and soon he felt a strong grip around his wrist. “Shit, Ninomiya! You are experienced investigator and you make such simple mistakes?!” The Light Watch officer turned around just to see the latter’s smirk.
“I swear, Matsumoto, if you don’t let me go I’ll punch you!” The blood was boiling in Nino’s veins, one more second and he would explode, but then, unexpectedly he found himself being pressed to the wall and kissed madly by Jun. Ninomiya tried to push him away, not that he didn’t like the kiss but he was used to be the initiator. In a split of a second the Dark Watch officer moved away and looked around.
“What the fuck was that?!” Kazunari asked this question for the millionth time, this time aloud, clenching his hand on Jun’s shirt. Deep inside he wondered if this looks like a lovers’ fight, but quickly he pushed that thought away and let Matsumoto go.
“Shut up, I just saved your ass! The suspect was looking this way and was about to come closer because of your stupid action. I had to react. Now come on before he will disappear!” The taller man was already following the target. Nino just cursed quietly and ran after his forced coworker. Haishin was dodging on the small streets, looking around carefully, probably because he was afraid that he is being followed. Maybe he heard some rumors in the office or recognized Kazunari? Whatever the reason was, he was extremely cautious which made them walk around the city for couple of hours and they didn’t achieve a thing. Yuuichiro was waiting for somebody on the pier until late evening, alone and surprisingly calm. Somewhere around midnight he received a mail, smiled and went straight to his apartment where he stayed until morning.
***
Kazunari finally freed himself from that annoying Dark Watch officer and was sitting in his boss’s office. Of course the investigation is not over yet and soon enough he will see that pretty but badgering face but now he was enjoying this moment. Seitou-sama came in and immediately sat behind his desk.
“You wanted to ask about something, Ninomiya-san?”
“Yes, Excellency. Haishin-san received a message yesterday on his company cell phone. I know you have access to all mails sent and received by your officers, so I need to get a print of his messages from this week.”
“Consider it done.” The Light Watch chief smiled and drank some green tea from his large green cup; probably those were the only non-white objects in the room. “By the way how is your partnership with the Dark Watch officer?”
“It’s fine.” Kazunari couldn’t say anything else. It wasn’t a secret that he prefers working alone, not mentioning that his so-called partner was working for the other side. He finally managed to push the image of this hot body writhing underneath him away and focused on the investigation. The atmosphere in this room was cleansing; it always soothed and calmed him. Ninomiya loved this office and somewhere deep inside he had a hope that he will be sitting behind that desk. Of course with those sins he committed it won’t be possible, not mentioning that he is still too weak to become the Light Watch chief and too old for the training. However he still could have dreams and ambitions; it was even highly recommended by the superiors. It was supposed to train the will power and determination, and also help the Light Watch officers to relax. Ninomiya shook his head and looked questioningly at his boss, because he was sure that Seitou-sama had said something.
“I asked about the buyer, do you know something already?”
“No, Excellency.” Nino explained the situation on the berth and the reason why he needed the billings. The Light Watch chief nodded and took care of that immediately. After couple of hours all needed documents were on Ninomiya’s desk but because he should (and had an obligation to) show them to his “partner”, he went to his apartment, calling Matsumoto first and asking him to come around 8 PM. Sitting and waiting for his guest Nino was wondering about everything that had happened in his life recently. The broke up with his little dark boy, Greys’ investigation, moving him away from the real important stuff… He wasn’t sure how long will this situation last and uncertainty was killing him. It was probably the Border Watch’s method to break him and make him confess to everything, but he was stronger than that. They don’t have any proof and until they find one he will keep his mouth shut.
“Be careful or somebody can kill you and you won’t even notice it.” Jun’s voice appeared out of nowhere, followed by the pretty face with the same annoying smirk.
“I know you are Dark one but didn’t your mother teach you to knock?”
“I did for few minutes but apparently you didn’t hear it. So I allowed myself to come in, knowing that you are probably waiting for me…”
“You allowed yourself to break into my apartment?! Who do you think you are?!” Kazunari stood up and came closer to the latter. He really wanted to punch this cute face and decorate it with bruises but he held himself back and took a deep breath.
“The door was open. I may be on the other side but I know manners. Cut the crap and let’s go down to business, we don’t have time for this.” Matsumoto casually took his shoes off and sat on the couch, reaching immediately for the papers.
I’ll show you! Just wait and see, Mister I-am-so-pretty-I-make-people-vomit! Ninomiya clenched his hands in fists and sat beside the taller man, grabbing the other half of documents and looked at messages from the buyer. After around an hour they noticed that every mail from the emptor was sent from different number. Any of the numbers repeated itself and soon both of the man marked them, creating an image of the person they were looking for. Those messages were evidence that Haishin is indeed the mole but that was just halfway to reach the goal. After checking the documents, an image of the person who bought the information, was created but that didn’t explain a thing. “The customer” was extremely cautious and before he or she decided to meet with Yuuichiro he or she tested him for a few days. The last message read:
“Wednesday, midnight. Meet Sunshine Boy in the same place.”
Apparently yesterday’s mail was the last stage of the assessment and set the meeting on Wednesday at midnight at the same pier that before.
“Is everybody in Light Watch so stupid to use their company cell phones to that kind of things?” Jun laughed, looking at Ninomiya.
“Does everybody in Dark Watch choose nicknames such as ‘Sunshine boy’?” Kazunari replied and took white sheet of paper, starting to draw a map. “Not good…” The older man clicked his tongue and threw the pen away.
“What?”
“Do you remember the pier? It’s completely open space, there’s no place to hide and watch Haishin and this… boy… Even if we find the hideout it’ll be too far away and we won’t hear a thing! They can as well be lovers, we won’t prove anything!”
“Do we have other choice?! In the worse case we can pretend lovers like before… I know you won’t mind…”
“Shut the fuck up! Haishin knows me!”
“So you are in deep shit…”
“Get out. GET OUT!” Kazunari couldn’t stay calm no more. This son of a weasel dared to intrude his home (even if he was invited, he should knock as long as Nino hears him) and now insinuated that the older man feels something to him!
“See you on Wednesday.” Jun left the apartment, leaving mad and somewhat aroused Ninomiya alone.
***
The night was cold and rain was pouring, making the observation even more difficult, but two officers managed to set themselves in the most convenient place and waited for the target to appear. Freezing and soaked wet Kazunari finally spotted Yuuichiro and instinctively curled up, diving more in his coat. Matsumoto was the only one who could be spotted without any suspiciousness so he was more visible than Nino but at the same time he could withdraw anytime. After around fifteen minutes a tall, hooded man approached Haishin and shook his hand. They were talking about something, but none of the Watches officers could catch even a word. Ninomiya looked at Jun and pointed to the tall lantern, showing him that he should go closer and try to hear something. The taller man did as he was advised and hid behind the wooden pole, quite close to the two men. The Light Watch officer was upset and capsized, craving for at least small information from Matsumoto. Haishin finally took out a big green envelope, wrapped in foil and handed it to his buyer, receiving smaller red one. Both of them bowed and each went in his own direction. There was no sense in catching any of them, because the face of the purchaser was still unknown and he apparently, according to the messages, wasn’t the main buyer. After another five minutes Jun came to Kazunari with big grin on his face.
“What’s so funny?” The older man looked at the latter and frowned.
“I heard a name of the tall man…”
“And? What is it?”
“Aiba Masaki. And guess what? He is not the Dark Watch employee in any way!”
Nino became pale and opened his mouth wide; the case was more and more complicated.
“Wait… If not Dark Watch, then who?”