[Multi-chapter] The Watches Series: Affection (2/??)
Title: The Watches Series: Affection
Authors:tsuchi8562
Beta:andreja1989<-- as always arigatou ♥
Pairing: MatsuMiya, Sakuraiba (side pairing)
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Rating NC-17
Disclaimer: We own nothing... We just designed J's apartment
*MASTERPOST*
Kazunari stood next to the window, looking at his lover’s silhouette down there, getting inside the car and disappearing in a split of a second. He was angry, simply because it wasn’t the first time Jun sneaked out of his apartment in the middle of the night without a word or even waking Ninomiya up. Of course they didn’t determined what kind of relationship they have but Nino deep inside knew that it is something more than just sex. At least he felt it; not that he was a man who easily falls for somebody else. He treasured his own freedom far too much to get involved in relationship with anyone but this time everything seemed to be different. Matsumoto seemed having his own world that he kept away from the older man, giving him acquiescence to do the same. Jun didn’t even ask him about his work or friends; he popped out like the devil from the box, spent some time with him, mostly on having sex and then he vanished like that only to get back in the evening without any explanations. And Kazunari didn’t ask, it wasn’t his business anyway. Or was it? If he really didn’t care about Jun’s private life why he felt anger right now?
“Fuck, Ninomiya! Don’t you dare to sell your heart to that sadist…” The man whispered to himself and got back to the bed, trying to get some more sleep.
***
“Shit!” Nino looked at his phone and bit his lips. His boss was hospitalized and even there he had to check the new songs Kazunari prepared few days earlier. The deadline wasn’t close, there was a lot of time for corrections and such but Takada-san wanted to see and listen to the songs as soon as possible. Tired and feeling a bit unwell Ninomiya went to the hospital and after asking around three nurses about the room where his superior stays in he finally reached the destination.
“Good morning… Feeling better, sir?” The man mumbled and sat in the chair next to the bed. Without wasting his time he put the notes in front of his boss and pulled out the mp3 player. He didn’t like talking much; he was the type that loves doing his job alone and the fewer co-workers he had the better.
“Concrete as always. Yes, I am feeling better, they just told me to rest. Don’t know why though, it wasn’t any stroke!” Takada sighed and looked at the notes, nodding and wondering about something. “I think it will suit the second mission in the game but I am not convinced about one part… Maybe after I listen to it?”
“Yes… Here.” Reticent Kazunari handed his superior earphones and played each song, noting every remark the sick man gave him. Few minutes before leaving, he received a text message from Matsumoto, asking for a meeting as soon as possible. There was something he wanted to celebrate. Nino beamed to his phone but then smile disappeared from his face. Why are you so happy?! Damn you, Ninomiya! He scolded himself and hid all warm feelings he had somewhere deep inside. After saying rushed goodbye to his boss and a promise he will correct the songs, Kazunari left the room, lost in thoughts. Was it love? No, certainly not yet. Everything seemed to lead him to it though. Why on earth does he felt so… awkward and uncomfortable? Jun looked like a perfect match for him. Handsome, well you could even risk a statement that he was a real beauty, smart, hot, intelligent and it was fun to spend time with him (not only while sharing the same bed). To all that Matsumoto didn’t invade his freedom. He wasn’t possessive, at least when it comes to spending their free time. He didn’t talk much about his work, he didn’t ask Nino about his… Everything was perfect. Then why he felt that something was wrong? As if he is doing something forbidden? Fuck that! He will be happy!
“I am sorry, sir but you can’t be here…” Woman’s voice brought him back to reality and he noticed that he got lost. Instead of heading towards the exit, he found himself on radiology department.
“Ah, I am sorry…” Quickly he turned around and tried to find the exit but he failed, wandering around. “Damn…” Looking around he saw a lonely man, standing in the corridor and he decided to ask about directions. “Excuse me!”
“Yes?” The taller man seemed a bit shocked or worried or both. Ninomiya was hit by a stupid idea that the man knows him but smiled gently and bowed like nothing happened.
“It seems that I lost my way. Can you tell me where the exit is?”
“N-ninomiya-san…” The latter whispered, covering his mouth right after and Kazunari frowned. It seemed that he was right.
“Excuse me, do I know you?”
“Ah, no! I am just… a fan of your music… I saw your picture on the box of the video game I bought yesterday…”
“Oh, thanks…” Great, this was the last thing he needed… Crazy fan that will ask him for autograph or picture… Nino sighed and smirked after the quiet buzz reminded him that Matsumoto waits for him and he has no time. “Excuse me but I am in a hurry, can you tell me which way I should go?”
“Yes, sorry…” The tall man bowed and pointed on his left. “This way and at the end of the hall turn right. You will go out on the back of the building.”
“Thank you.” The younger man bowed again and rushed towards the exit, listening from a distance that somebody was calling his interlocutor.
***
“You’re late. Don’t think I will wait for you like for freaking Cinderella…” Jun wasn’t mad at all, he just liked to tease his lover.
“And who do you think you are? Prince Charming?” The older man smirked. “For me you look more like a princess. And in those flashy clothes you are a real diva.”
“If I am a princess then you are my dwarf. Now shut up and come here.” The taller man pulled Kazunari closer and smashed their lips together in heated kiss. Their tongues fought for domination, as always, trying to explore new movements that will bring them more pleasure. This time something was different; maybe fingers caressing Nino’s cheek or maybe the fact that he gave up on the way, yielded this sweet kiss that stopped being so brutal. When they both started to gasp for air, the older one moved away and catching his breath he looked at his lover, smiling gently.
“What?” Matsumoto asked, staring at the latter with curiosity written on his face.
“Nothing… You said something about celebrating? What’s the occasion?”
Jun didn’t reply, starting the engine of the car and driving in unknown direction. Kazunari frowned but didn’t repeat the question, hoping everything will solve once they reach the place they were going to. Nino didn’t pay attention to the road, lost in thoughts, wondering how their future will look like… When he will grow up to the idea of settling down, what will Matsumoto say?
“Hey, we’re here.” Jun waved his hand in front of Nino’s eyes. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah, I am fine… Where are we?”
“At my place. I thought you would like to see it… You were never here and since we are dating I think you should…” Jun stammered and get out of the car. It seemed that this is an awkward situation for him too.
Dating?! Kazunari gasped and opened his mouth wide. So in the younger one’s eyes they are already a couple? Interesting… Wait a minute, doesn’t he feel the same way? Isn’t it… love?
“Are you coming?” Impatient Jun tapped his feet a few times.
“I do hope that soon I will…” Ninomiya smirked and followed his lover to his apartment. It was smaller than the older man imagined but it was tidy and the space was well-utilized.
“Make yourself at home. Want to drink something?”
“Beer.” Kazunari looked around as if he wanted to find any hint that could tell him anything about Matsumoto’s work but when he caught himself on it he shook his head and decided to leave things as they were now. No need to break the mechanism that works perfectly fine, right? “Will you tell me what exactly are we celebrating?”
“A small anniversary… Few months ago something happened; something that determined my future in a way…” The taller man bit his lip and handed the latter a glass of beer. This whole thing was extremely mysterious but Ninomiya didn’t want to know any more details. Jun had a reason to celebrate; he wanted to do it with Nino so nothing else mattered.
“Whatever it is, cheers!” Kazunari rose up his glass and smiled, still wondering about the true nature of their relationship. Recently he thought about it a lot, going to conclusion that he feels really good with Jun. It grown to that level that he couldn’t imagine his life without the younger’s calls, texts and visits anymore. The latter called it dating, so there is no need for Nino to call it any other way. Is this love, lust or anything else, he wanted it to continue.
“Thanks. It means a lot for me…” Matsumoto mumbles as if he was ashamed of the thing he just said. He changed, something must have happened. Also later, when they were having sex, the taller man acted different in a way. He was… softer? Didn’t fight for the dominance for sure. Something was wrong and Kazunari didn’t like it; he preferred their small battles in bed, more action and even bruised than this. Of course he shared his thoughts with his lover.
“No, nothing changed, just… This once I let you do as you wished. Don’t get used to that, shrimp.”
“Who do you call shrimp, diva?” Ninomiya smirked and finished smoking his cigarette, when his eyes caught some badge, lying on the floor, next to the clothes they almost ripped off of each other not so long ago. He didn’t manage to catch anything, because Matsumoto jumped and kicked the shiny object under the bed, pulled his boxer shorts on and went to the kitchen. After few minutes he came back with more beer and some sandwiches.
“Thought we should eat something… I don’t know about you but I am hungry.”
“Yeah, me too…” Nino took sandwich and took a bite, trying to kill his curiosity before it will become too big. It wasn’t his business where his lover works but according to the shape he managed to notice Matsumoto is some kind of policeman. Considering the mystery around Jun’s work, he can also be a spy. The thought made him laugh.
“Something funny?” The younger one chewed his sandwich slowly, drinking the beer.
“No, I just remembered some old movie about spies…” Kazunari looked at his lover with silly hope he will see any disturbance but all he could notice was a gentle smile. Shaking his head and cursing himself for naivety he finished the meal and laid down, closing his eyes promising himself he won’t think about Jun’s private life anymore.