Love which bloom from our past - Chapter 7
Title: Love which bloom from our past
Author: kuroyukisama_17
Pairing: YutoYama (main), ChiiTaro
Genre: AU, BL, slice of life, fluff, friendship, Angst free
Rating: PG-13
Chapter 7 - The hidden relationship
He don’t know why he willingly to do this… but it’s too late to questioning his decision now since he already arrive at Yuusuke’s school. “”it’s not wrong right, I’m just representing Ryosuke here. Yuusuke wouldn’t mind; I hope so…” Yuto use his car rearview mirror to streamlining his appearance before slowly getting out from his car. Since he park his car a little further from the school field, Yuto can’t see Yuusuke at all. The school area already crowded will lot of people- most of it are the parent of Yuusuke friends.
Today is the school sports day, and since Ryosuke can’t come… why don’t you representing him. I know it’s weird for you to hear this kind of thing from me but; it worth to try right?!
When Yuto step inside the schoolyard, everyone attention move to the handsome young guy, walking inside the school with a grey suit - Yuto show his usual smile to all the passerby he meet. He like the attention he got, but he didn’t have time to flirt. He need to find Yuusuke. When he arrive at the school field, the event already started. Currently, it’s the track and field contest, Yuto tilts his head to search for Yuusuke between the crowded. “Ah, there he is!” Yuto exclaimed when he finally spotted Yuusuke on the track. He’s on the race now, he participate in the relay match. Somehow Yuusuke didn’t realize that Yuto was there, he is too focus on his match- Yuto didn’t want to disturb him so he just going to cheer him on.
“Yosh! Yuusuke ganbatte!” Yuto said, giving him his full support.
But since it’s a school for kids or should we said… kindergarten- some of the kids are not really know how to play and some of it already turning back- running to the opposite side toward their parent. Poor kindergarten teacher- they are exhausted just to make sure the kids can do well in the match. The one who is running before Yuusuke is quite a slow runner, Yuto can see that Yuusuke already pouted his lips when the other team already ahead of him. As soon as he receive the baton, he run as fast as he can… unfortunately, he just get the third place.
Yuto chuckles seeing Yuusuke disappointed face. He sneak out from the spectator part beside the field and walk to get to Yuusuke. He didn’t forget to bring along some mineral water with him. The kid must be exhausted right. “Yo Yuusuke! You did a great job. Congratulation!” Yuto great the little kid which sitting on the ground beside the field.
When Yuusuke look up and saw Yuto currently smiling at him. He sprang up and hugged Yuto waist tightly. “Yuto-nii!!!” He shouted out loud. “I miss you…” He added more after finally releasing his hug from the older guy.
Yuto hand him the water he bring and Yuusuke gladly to accept it. He take the place next to Yuusuke. “Really? Well… Yuto-nii kind of missing you too.” Yuto said. It’s true- he really miss the little kid a little. Well, maybe that was the reason why he easily agreed to do this even though he’s not Yuusuke family at all. He just a friend.
“Yuto-nii, what’re you doing here?”
“I’m going to cheer on you!” Yuto replied enthusiastically. “I sort of didn’t have any jobs now, so I think it’s a good idea.”
Out of his expectation, Yuusuke suddenly hugging him tightly. “Arigato!” He muttered happily. “I thought no one will come since mama said that he’s busy today… I’m so glad that Yuto-nii come to watch me!”
Yuto lost his words. Suddenly he has this mysterious sad feeling engulfing his heart. Slowly his hand moved to hug the little kid back. He can feel it that Yuusuke actually really want his mom to come. But he didn’t want to be a burden and never say it to his mom. “Make sure to win the next match okay… make your mom proud of you.” Yuto said slowly, giving him support. He knows, it’s not enough since he can never replace his family… but as a friend, at least he should give Yuusuke his full support.
Yuusuke release the hug. “I’ll win for mom and you Yuto-nii… because you’re my uncle! So you are my family too.”
Yuto creased his forehead in wonder. “Wait… uncle?”
“Un! My dad is your brother right… so that make you my uncle!” Yuusuke replied confidently making Yuto to be more confused. He’s the only child in his family, so there’s no way that he can have a brother… something is not right here… Yuto thought while looking doubtfully toward Yuusuke.
“Yuusuke, there you are!”
Both of their head move in the same time, looking at a young female teacher which is on her way toward their direction. “I told you not to leave the team… come, the next match is about to begin. Go to the tent there and say your name to them.” The teacher giving guidance to Yuusuke and the little boy nod his head understanding.
“I’m going to win this time! For mom and Yuto-nii!!” He said and then running toward the place where his teacher had said to him earlier.
“Ganbatte!!” Yuto shouted while waving his hand toward Yuusuke back.
“Anoo…. Um, I never see you here before. Are you Yuusuke-kun father?”
Yuto turn his head toward the female teacher. “Nope, I’m just a friend. His mom couldn’t come so I’m the one who’s going to give his support.” He answered and trying to crave a smile. Somehow, this time… he didn’t manage to give his usual smile. Something painful striking his heart the time he mentioned that he’s just a friend of Yuusuke.
“Souka… then, thanks for coming.” She said while bowing her body a little before leaving Yuto alone there.
Yuto shake his head light. What Yuusuke said before had leave a question inside his mind. He’s feeling confused now. He started to feel that something is not right. Why the teacher ask if he was Yuusuke father or not? Aren’t Yuusuke father was Arioka Daiki. The teacher should have known that matter well…. So why? And one more thing is…. Why Yuusuke suddenly said that he’s his uncle, had a brother and that mysterious brother of him is Yuusuke father. “I need to know more…” Yuto said. “But first…” Yuto smile softly and turn his body facing the field. “Ganbatte Yuusuke-kun!!” He shouted out loud. Supporting Yuusuke was his main objective here…
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“Otsukare sama!” Yuto said to Yuusuke while clapping his hand.
Yuusuke smile smugly as he take the seat next to Yuto at the bench. “Well… I know I’m good in sport.” He praise himself.
Yuto chuckles seeing the smug face of Yuusuke. He clearly known that Yuusuke didn’t take that kind of attitude from his mom, Ryosuke. So… - Yuto face suddenly turned serious. Somehow, he feel that… he won’t like what he’s going heard from the little kid. But he still will ask. “Nee Yuusuke-kun, about earlier… you mentioned that I’m your uncle right. Why?”
Yuusuke tilt his head toward Yuto in wonder. “Eh? Because you’re my father’s younger brother right? So that make you as my uncle.” He said.
Yuto creased his forehead badly. “Demo Yuusuke-kun, I didn’t have any brother.”
“Eh??” Yuusuke exclaimed dejectedly. He thought that finally he will be able to meet with his father. He avert his head from Yuto and hugging his knee tightly. Seems like he’s about to cry because Yuto can see his eyes get watery.
God! What did I do wrong?! Yuto thought, a little anxious when he saw Yuusuke started to cry. He softly patted his shoulder, hoping that he could help reducing the sadness Yuusuke currently faced. “Yuto-nii didn’t know what is going on but… if you need my help in anything; I’ll surely help you. Now please stop crying okay… boy shouldn’t easily cried. The girls dislike a crybaby.”
“Un” Yuusuke answered as he wiped his tears with his hand.
“Good, now let’s wait for them to announce the winner and then, Yuto-nii will bring you out from a lunch at your favorite café.”
“But I need to inform mom first.”
“It’s okay… leave that matter to Yuto-nii. I’ll call your mother and told him that I already pick you up from school okay.” Yuto said while showing Yuusuke his thumbs up. Lucky that he still keep Ryosuke phone numbers. He will call him later- if…. Ryosuke didn’t change his numbers this past four years. Oh I hope he didn’t…
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Yuto wait for Yuusuke turn to receive his medal at the other side of field along with the other parents. Well, he did wanted to treat Yuusuke for lunch, but the true is that it’s actually he the one who really wanted to eat. His stomach already singing a sad song. When it’s turn for Yuusuke to step in front and receive his medal, Yuto ready to clap his hand. But when he heard Yuusuke name called… his face turned white and his body totally froze-
“Nakajima Yuusuke!”
What the hell is going on here?!!....
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His hand shaking so bad as he try make a call. Slowly Yuto put his phone at his ears, waiting for Ryosuke to answer the call. When finally the call is connected to the other side, Yuto try to speak. But somehow… his voice was stammered. “H-hey… um, Ryosuke. This is Yuto.”
“Oh!” Ryosuke answered faintly. Maybe shocked to know Yuto is the one calling him?
“I just want to inform you that… I already picked Yuusuke from his school. We’re planning to have lunch together. I hope you won’t mind and I’ll send him home right away.”
It was silent for a while before finally Ryosuke answered. “Okay… thanks!”
“And… we need to talk.”
“Why?”
“Don’t ask me why… I seriously so confused right now. So please… we’ll talk after I send Yuusuke home.”
The call ended with Ryosuke agreeing with their hang out. Yuto put back his phone inside his pocket and take a deep breathe then slowly releasing it. He turned his head down toward Yuusuke. Yuto bowing his body a little, leaning down in front of the kid. “Your mom said yes.” Yuto said, informing him about what Ryosuke just said.
“Yay!!~~” Yuusuke exclaimed while jumping happily. He grabbed Yuto hand and pull the older guy out from the school ground. “Let’s go!”
“Okay… okay…” Yuto chuckles. He’s happy when seeing Yuusuke happy like this… something is not right! Yeah… something definitely not right!!
Most important is… why Nakajima…?
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Yuto look at the little kid in front of him. Much of his attention fell on him and his food are left untouched on the table. If he recall everything that happened, it doesn’t make sense at all. now he realize it… last time he saw Ryosuke was at the airport- four years later they meet again and shockingly, Ryosuke already had a spouse and kid. And why his kid had his name… somehow he can predicted why. And if what he predict was true-
Anyway, rather than making conclusion on his own, it’s best to directly asked Yuusuke about it. “Umm… Yuusuke-kun, about earlier; why did they call your name with Nakajima and not Arioka? Are you hiding something from me?” Yuto asked him.
Yuusuke stopped eating and drink his juice before he talk. “Because that’s my real name. I’m sorry because I lied to you Yuto-nii… but yes, my name is Nakajima Yuusuke.”
“Okay… if that is your real name then why did you change it to Arioka?”
“Because I wanted to feel how it is feel to have a father.” Yuusuke confessed in a lower tone. He’s aware that it is wrong to do that. If his real father happen to know about it, he must be sad. But he can’t help it- he’s jealous with his fellow friend who have a father! “Gomen… I know I shouldn’t have do it. Mom also will be sad if he know about it.”
“Glad to know that you realize your mistake…” Yuto said softly.
“Will you tell mom about it?”
“Nope, I won’t open my mouth only if you answered my next question honestly.” Yuto said. Well, he’s not going to tell even if Yuusuke don’t wanna answer his next question. It’s not his style to be a busy body person.
“I promise to answer it honestly!” Yuusuke said determinately with raising his hand.
“Okay…. First question is, may Yuto-nii know who your real father is?”
Hearing that question, Yuusuke face turned a little bitter and he look down. Stare blankly at his food while shaking his head lightly. “I never see his face. I only know how he looks like from what mom had told me.”
He can feel that his question had hurting the little kid fragile heart. So Yuto changed his question into something that much more sweet and not a sensitive issue. “Souka…” Yuto responded while nodding his head. He smiled reassuringly as he leaned his body a little bit forward. “Nee… could you tell me how he looks like? I bet he must be so handsome and charming because he manage to melt your mom heart!” Yuto asked excitedly.
“Well, mom said that dad is a very tall guy, quite narcissist, get annoyed easily, like to control other life, a little bit stupid, mom also said that dad was a j--- “
“Okay stop!!” Yuto immediately stopping Yuusuke from bad-mouthing his father. It’s weird… but he would be so hurt if Yuusuke didn’t stop talking the next second. He already feel his heart are stabbed by daggers when he heard Yuusuke words earlier. “Have your mom ever told you something more…. Umm- how should I say it? Sweet, or something good about your father?”
“Yes! Mom said that despite all of that, dad was a really caring person and mom said that he love dad so much!”
“Oh…” Yuto responded quite dejectedly. Jealousy are clearly showed on his face. Even though he just heard it from Yuusuke, how the little kid talk reflected about how much Ryosuke love his spouse. He know he shouldn’t feel jealous- he already heard Ryosuke confession that the latter still love him.
WAIT!!!!
Tall guy, narcissist, easy to get annoyed, like to control the latter’s life… plus caring and most importantly handsome- isn’t that all that characteristic owned by him. He got every each of what Yuusuke had said. Ussooooo!!!!~~~~~~ Yuto mouth left half opened as his brain slowly registered the shocking information that he just got on his hand.
But how? No way! Could it be…? Yuto gasped as his brain once again receiving a shocking news. Oh my god~~~ !!
Yuusuke stare at Yuto full with wonder all around his face. Slowly, he raise his hand and faintly waving it in front of Yuto faces. “Yuto-nii, what’s wrong?” Yuusuke asked, still waving his hand.
Yuto snapped from his wild thought earlier with shaking his head a little. “Y-yes?” He responded with a stammered voice.
“Don’t you feel like eating? Your food still remain untouched.”
“Oh!” Yuto responded and then quickly grab his spoon and start eating. He eat and eat and eat to distract himself from continue thinking. It’s best to straightly ask Ryosuke about this matter!
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When they arrive at Yuusuke house, Ryosuke already there waiting for them in front of his house while resting his back on the wall. Back then, Yuto said that he wanted to talk. Though that he still refuse to meet with the taller guy due to his sudden confession that time; he could step back and cancel it now. He take a deep breath as he saw Yuto walking with Yuusuke toward his direction. Yuto stopped right before the door and let only Yuusuke to go inside. “We need to talk.” Yuto said once again. “Okay.” He replied.
Yuto choose the best place he could ever think that time which is just a few meters from Ryosuke house. There’s nothing to hide- he just didn’t want Yuusuke to hear what they are going to talk about. “So what is it?” Ryosuke being the first person asking question.
“I pick up Yuusuke from school.”
“Yeah I know that.”
“Today is the School’s Sports Day.”
“I also knew that and quite confused about how you could know about it…”
“A teacher call Yuusuke name…”
“So?”
“And it’s Nakajima Yuusuke…”
Ryosuke shot his eyes open. How could he forgot about that matter! Of course Yuto will learn about Yuusuke front name is he goes to an event at his school… “Oh… you know-” Ryosuke responded shortly. Suddenly he feel so nervous since he can predicted what Yuto next question is. When he try to look at the latter eyes, he gulped when he saw Yuto looking so serious.
“Tell me Ryosuke… WHO. IS. YUUSUKE. REAL. FATHER!” Yuto asked firmly with pressing each of his word to show how much he demand for an answer- and he want it immediately!
“Umm… well- aa” Ryosuke shifted uncomfortable. His voice stuck at the end of his tongue. He can’t say his words- he’s afraid to hear Yuto respond. What if the latter hate it and decided to neglect them. oh god! If that happen, Yuusuke will never know who his real father is!
Yuto sighed and try to calm himself when he saw Ryosuke standing uncomfortable in front of him. He raised his hand to massaging his temple. “Tell me, was Arioka-san Yuusuke father?”
Ryosuke slowly shaking his head without even looking at him. Focusing his eyes somewhere else so that he didn’t have to face Yuto sharp eyes on him.
“Is it….” Yuto stopped a few second before he continue- “M-Me?”
Ryosuke hesitate at first whether he should shake or nodding his head. But at last… he decided to just speak the true and goes nodding his head.
“Okay I never expecting this thing to happen in my life…” Yuto said after he saw Ryosuke nodding his head. It’s a big prove that all his thought earlier was true… he really is Yuusuke father! I’m not done asking!! “Why didn’t you told me about this sooner… why keeping it as a secret for such a long time! Why did you decided to leave me? Why? Why Ryosuke… why??!” He asked, bombarding Ryosuke with his question.
“Yuto I… I, umm… I’m sorry okay- I didn’t mean to keep it as a secret for a very long time. It’s just that, that time was not the right time to say it.”
Yuto didn’t say anything for reply resulting Ryosuke to feel scare. Will this issue make Yuto to leave him? Will Yuto still love him even after knowing that he had lied to him for a very long time? He gulped while waiting for Yuto to open his mouth.
“I was so mad…”
“Yut-”
“Stop!” Yuto cut his words. “Let me finish okay…” Ryosuke nodding his head. Giving Yuto chance to voice out his thought.
“I was so mad… why? Why Ryosuke; despite this serious matter, you still decided to marrying Arioka and I was so mad about it!!” Yuto exclaimed madly. Yeah, if Ryosuke still love him and Yuusuke was his son, Ryosuke shouldn’t have marry Arioka Daiki. He should choose him!!
“Eh?” Ryosuke responded confusedly.
“Don’t eh me!”
“I’m sorry but I think there’s some big misunderstanding here… Daiki was not my spouse. We didn’t get married.”
Once again, Yuto when silent. But this time, he didn’t react like the previous one. His face turned sour and he avert his gaze from looking at Ryosuke. He turn around back-facing Ryosuke. “Gomen but I need time for myself… all of this were so sudden for me to fully accepting it. Bye…” Yuto said his goodbye and leave Ryosuke house areas.
Ryosuke bit his lower lips. This is what he’s afraid of. Yuto seem like he can’t fully accept what he just know. He sighed- now, all he can do is hoping for Yuto to still wanting him and willingly to accept Yuusuke. Please kami-sama…. Please let Yuusuke meet with his real father-
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He couldn’t reject it if it’s his fellow friend inviting him to eat there. Chinen Yuri try to act like usual despite that inside he’s already drowned there. Not because he hate his workmates… it’s because he’s currently sitting inside Ryutaro’s café. They might not seeing it but Ryutaro could. The manager of the café sit silently behind the counter willing pretending like he’s busy making coffee. But the true is, he currently burning with jealous because Chinen is there inside his café with a few beautiful women sitting at the same table as him.
Chinen just followed what his friend talked about and laughed when they laugh. He could feel that Ryutaro eyes are looking at him and it make him nervous. Come on Chii… don’t be like this! He had nothing to do with you anymore! He’s just your past… now you have Yuto right!
“Chinen-san what’s wrong? You seem a little quiet than usual?” One of his girl- friend asked him. Chinen shaking his head. “Nope, I’m okay… Maybe I just feeling a little tired.”
His day got worse when suddenly a crowd of young ladies who before this sitting while chatting cheerfully at one of the table inside the café dashed toward the counter. The maid who is in charge at the counter that time sighed annoyingly and turned away. Chinen eyes follow them. He creased when that bunch of ladies stopped behind Ryutaro.
“Anoo Ryutaro-san…”
Ryutaro turned around. “Yes? Is there anything I could do for you?”
The group smiling and chuckling and whispered among them before suddenly one of them stepped in front of the other ladies. “We’re your fan!” She said quite loud until almost every eyes drop at her group.
“Oh really? Thank you so much…” Ryutaro sincerely thanked them and continue to prepare coffee.
Seeing that Ryutaro aren’t paying attention to them, the ladies on the front speak again. “Because of that… umm- could we take a picture with you?”
Ryutaro stopped his hand to thought for a while, then he smiled and shake his head lightly. “I’m sorry but you can’t do that…” Ryutaro softly apologize to them resulting them to pout.
“Mou… onegai! Just one photo okay.” One the ladies plead to him.
“Tck! What’s he doing?!” Chinen said unsatisfied as his eyes locked toward Ryutaro direction. He should be stricter with them or else, they won’t go way!!
“Did you means Morimoto-san? Well, nowadays this café was filled with a lot of youngsters. Some of them are girls like what you just saw. They come here just because they are in love with the manager of this café…” One of his friend replied.
“Well, I don’t care.” Chinen replied nonchalantly and continue to finish all his food then leave this place as soon as he can.
But when all his friends already go out from the café, suddenly Chinen realize his feet stopped right next to the counter where Ryutaro is standing. Ryutaro realize it and tilt his head, looking at Chinen who look so irritated. “Yes?” He asked him.
“You should be do more than just saying sorry to make them leave you for good.” He said.
“Oh?” Ryutaro replied quite shocked. “Are you watching me?”
“They are too loud and I can’t help but seeing. Trust me, they’ll come back bugging you.”
“Then I’ll definitely shoo them away that time…” Ryutaro said confidently. “Thanks for remembering me.” He thanked slowly while craving a smile.
Chinen quickly turn his head away and walk out. He hate that smile, he hate it… and now, because of that small smile yet so sweet… it start to make a riddle inside his heart.
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TBC~~~
A/N: soo long~~~ this chapter is full with Yuto and Yuusuke moment. + a little Chiitaro at the end ^3^
anyway- like always... please leave a comment kay!!
Author: kuroyukisama_17
Pairing: YutoYama (main), ChiiTaro
Genre: AU, BL, slice of life, fluff, friendship, Angst free
Rating: PG-13
Chapter 7 - The hidden relationship
He don’t know why he willingly to do this… but it’s too late to questioning his decision now since he already arrive at Yuusuke’s school. “”it’s not wrong right, I’m just representing Ryosuke here. Yuusuke wouldn’t mind; I hope so…” Yuto use his car rearview mirror to streamlining his appearance before slowly getting out from his car. Since he park his car a little further from the school field, Yuto can’t see Yuusuke at all. The school area already crowded will lot of people- most of it are the parent of Yuusuke friends.
Today is the school sports day, and since Ryosuke can’t come… why don’t you representing him. I know it’s weird for you to hear this kind of thing from me but; it worth to try right?!
When Yuto step inside the schoolyard, everyone attention move to the handsome young guy, walking inside the school with a grey suit - Yuto show his usual smile to all the passerby he meet. He like the attention he got, but he didn’t have time to flirt. He need to find Yuusuke. When he arrive at the school field, the event already started. Currently, it’s the track and field contest, Yuto tilts his head to search for Yuusuke between the crowded. “Ah, there he is!” Yuto exclaimed when he finally spotted Yuusuke on the track. He’s on the race now, he participate in the relay match. Somehow Yuusuke didn’t realize that Yuto was there, he is too focus on his match- Yuto didn’t want to disturb him so he just going to cheer him on.
“Yosh! Yuusuke ganbatte!” Yuto said, giving him his full support.
But since it’s a school for kids or should we said… kindergarten- some of the kids are not really know how to play and some of it already turning back- running to the opposite side toward their parent. Poor kindergarten teacher- they are exhausted just to make sure the kids can do well in the match. The one who is running before Yuusuke is quite a slow runner, Yuto can see that Yuusuke already pouted his lips when the other team already ahead of him. As soon as he receive the baton, he run as fast as he can… unfortunately, he just get the third place.
Yuto chuckles seeing Yuusuke disappointed face. He sneak out from the spectator part beside the field and walk to get to Yuusuke. He didn’t forget to bring along some mineral water with him. The kid must be exhausted right. “Yo Yuusuke! You did a great job. Congratulation!” Yuto great the little kid which sitting on the ground beside the field.
When Yuusuke look up and saw Yuto currently smiling at him. He sprang up and hugged Yuto waist tightly. “Yuto-nii!!!” He shouted out loud. “I miss you…” He added more after finally releasing his hug from the older guy.
Yuto hand him the water he bring and Yuusuke gladly to accept it. He take the place next to Yuusuke. “Really? Well… Yuto-nii kind of missing you too.” Yuto said. It’s true- he really miss the little kid a little. Well, maybe that was the reason why he easily agreed to do this even though he’s not Yuusuke family at all. He just a friend.
“Yuto-nii, what’re you doing here?”
“I’m going to cheer on you!” Yuto replied enthusiastically. “I sort of didn’t have any jobs now, so I think it’s a good idea.”
Out of his expectation, Yuusuke suddenly hugging him tightly. “Arigato!” He muttered happily. “I thought no one will come since mama said that he’s busy today… I’m so glad that Yuto-nii come to watch me!”
Yuto lost his words. Suddenly he has this mysterious sad feeling engulfing his heart. Slowly his hand moved to hug the little kid back. He can feel it that Yuusuke actually really want his mom to come. But he didn’t want to be a burden and never say it to his mom. “Make sure to win the next match okay… make your mom proud of you.” Yuto said slowly, giving him support. He knows, it’s not enough since he can never replace his family… but as a friend, at least he should give Yuusuke his full support.
Yuusuke release the hug. “I’ll win for mom and you Yuto-nii… because you’re my uncle! So you are my family too.”
Yuto creased his forehead in wonder. “Wait… uncle?”
“Un! My dad is your brother right… so that make you my uncle!” Yuusuke replied confidently making Yuto to be more confused. He’s the only child in his family, so there’s no way that he can have a brother… something is not right here… Yuto thought while looking doubtfully toward Yuusuke.
“Yuusuke, there you are!”
Both of their head move in the same time, looking at a young female teacher which is on her way toward their direction. “I told you not to leave the team… come, the next match is about to begin. Go to the tent there and say your name to them.” The teacher giving guidance to Yuusuke and the little boy nod his head understanding.
“I’m going to win this time! For mom and Yuto-nii!!” He said and then running toward the place where his teacher had said to him earlier.
“Ganbatte!!” Yuto shouted while waving his hand toward Yuusuke back.
“Anoo…. Um, I never see you here before. Are you Yuusuke-kun father?”
Yuto turn his head toward the female teacher. “Nope, I’m just a friend. His mom couldn’t come so I’m the one who’s going to give his support.” He answered and trying to crave a smile. Somehow, this time… he didn’t manage to give his usual smile. Something painful striking his heart the time he mentioned that he’s just a friend of Yuusuke.
“Souka… then, thanks for coming.” She said while bowing her body a little before leaving Yuto alone there.
Yuto shake his head light. What Yuusuke said before had leave a question inside his mind. He’s feeling confused now. He started to feel that something is not right. Why the teacher ask if he was Yuusuke father or not? Aren’t Yuusuke father was Arioka Daiki. The teacher should have known that matter well…. So why? And one more thing is…. Why Yuusuke suddenly said that he’s his uncle, had a brother and that mysterious brother of him is Yuusuke father. “I need to know more…” Yuto said. “But first…” Yuto smile softly and turn his body facing the field. “Ganbatte Yuusuke-kun!!” He shouted out loud. Supporting Yuusuke was his main objective here…
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“Otsukare sama!” Yuto said to Yuusuke while clapping his hand.
Yuusuke smile smugly as he take the seat next to Yuto at the bench. “Well… I know I’m good in sport.” He praise himself.
Yuto chuckles seeing the smug face of Yuusuke. He clearly known that Yuusuke didn’t take that kind of attitude from his mom, Ryosuke. So… - Yuto face suddenly turned serious. Somehow, he feel that… he won’t like what he’s going heard from the little kid. But he still will ask. “Nee Yuusuke-kun, about earlier… you mentioned that I’m your uncle right. Why?”
Yuusuke tilt his head toward Yuto in wonder. “Eh? Because you’re my father’s younger brother right? So that make you as my uncle.” He said.
Yuto creased his forehead badly. “Demo Yuusuke-kun, I didn’t have any brother.”
“Eh??” Yuusuke exclaimed dejectedly. He thought that finally he will be able to meet with his father. He avert his head from Yuto and hugging his knee tightly. Seems like he’s about to cry because Yuto can see his eyes get watery.
God! What did I do wrong?! Yuto thought, a little anxious when he saw Yuusuke started to cry. He softly patted his shoulder, hoping that he could help reducing the sadness Yuusuke currently faced. “Yuto-nii didn’t know what is going on but… if you need my help in anything; I’ll surely help you. Now please stop crying okay… boy shouldn’t easily cried. The girls dislike a crybaby.”
“Un” Yuusuke answered as he wiped his tears with his hand.
“Good, now let’s wait for them to announce the winner and then, Yuto-nii will bring you out from a lunch at your favorite café.”
“But I need to inform mom first.”
“It’s okay… leave that matter to Yuto-nii. I’ll call your mother and told him that I already pick you up from school okay.” Yuto said while showing Yuusuke his thumbs up. Lucky that he still keep Ryosuke phone numbers. He will call him later- if…. Ryosuke didn’t change his numbers this past four years. Oh I hope he didn’t…
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Yuto wait for Yuusuke turn to receive his medal at the other side of field along with the other parents. Well, he did wanted to treat Yuusuke for lunch, but the true is that it’s actually he the one who really wanted to eat. His stomach already singing a sad song. When it’s turn for Yuusuke to step in front and receive his medal, Yuto ready to clap his hand. But when he heard Yuusuke name called… his face turned white and his body totally froze-
“Nakajima Yuusuke!”
What the hell is going on here?!!....
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His hand shaking so bad as he try make a call. Slowly Yuto put his phone at his ears, waiting for Ryosuke to answer the call. When finally the call is connected to the other side, Yuto try to speak. But somehow… his voice was stammered. “H-hey… um, Ryosuke. This is Yuto.”
“Oh!” Ryosuke answered faintly. Maybe shocked to know Yuto is the one calling him?
“I just want to inform you that… I already picked Yuusuke from his school. We’re planning to have lunch together. I hope you won’t mind and I’ll send him home right away.”
It was silent for a while before finally Ryosuke answered. “Okay… thanks!”
“And… we need to talk.”
“Why?”
“Don’t ask me why… I seriously so confused right now. So please… we’ll talk after I send Yuusuke home.”
The call ended with Ryosuke agreeing with their hang out. Yuto put back his phone inside his pocket and take a deep breathe then slowly releasing it. He turned his head down toward Yuusuke. Yuto bowing his body a little, leaning down in front of the kid. “Your mom said yes.” Yuto said, informing him about what Ryosuke just said.
“Yay!!~~” Yuusuke exclaimed while jumping happily. He grabbed Yuto hand and pull the older guy out from the school ground. “Let’s go!”
“Okay… okay…” Yuto chuckles. He’s happy when seeing Yuusuke happy like this… something is not right! Yeah… something definitely not right!!
Most important is… why Nakajima…?
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Yuto look at the little kid in front of him. Much of his attention fell on him and his food are left untouched on the table. If he recall everything that happened, it doesn’t make sense at all. now he realize it… last time he saw Ryosuke was at the airport- four years later they meet again and shockingly, Ryosuke already had a spouse and kid. And why his kid had his name… somehow he can predicted why. And if what he predict was true-
Anyway, rather than making conclusion on his own, it’s best to directly asked Yuusuke about it. “Umm… Yuusuke-kun, about earlier; why did they call your name with Nakajima and not Arioka? Are you hiding something from me?” Yuto asked him.
Yuusuke stopped eating and drink his juice before he talk. “Because that’s my real name. I’m sorry because I lied to you Yuto-nii… but yes, my name is Nakajima Yuusuke.”
“Okay… if that is your real name then why did you change it to Arioka?”
“Because I wanted to feel how it is feel to have a father.” Yuusuke confessed in a lower tone. He’s aware that it is wrong to do that. If his real father happen to know about it, he must be sad. But he can’t help it- he’s jealous with his fellow friend who have a father! “Gomen… I know I shouldn’t have do it. Mom also will be sad if he know about it.”
“Glad to know that you realize your mistake…” Yuto said softly.
“Will you tell mom about it?”
“Nope, I won’t open my mouth only if you answered my next question honestly.” Yuto said. Well, he’s not going to tell even if Yuusuke don’t wanna answer his next question. It’s not his style to be a busy body person.
“I promise to answer it honestly!” Yuusuke said determinately with raising his hand.
“Okay…. First question is, may Yuto-nii know who your real father is?”
Hearing that question, Yuusuke face turned a little bitter and he look down. Stare blankly at his food while shaking his head lightly. “I never see his face. I only know how he looks like from what mom had told me.”
He can feel that his question had hurting the little kid fragile heart. So Yuto changed his question into something that much more sweet and not a sensitive issue. “Souka…” Yuto responded while nodding his head. He smiled reassuringly as he leaned his body a little bit forward. “Nee… could you tell me how he looks like? I bet he must be so handsome and charming because he manage to melt your mom heart!” Yuto asked excitedly.
“Well, mom said that dad is a very tall guy, quite narcissist, get annoyed easily, like to control other life, a little bit stupid, mom also said that dad was a j--- “
“Okay stop!!” Yuto immediately stopping Yuusuke from bad-mouthing his father. It’s weird… but he would be so hurt if Yuusuke didn’t stop talking the next second. He already feel his heart are stabbed by daggers when he heard Yuusuke words earlier. “Have your mom ever told you something more…. Umm- how should I say it? Sweet, or something good about your father?”
“Yes! Mom said that despite all of that, dad was a really caring person and mom said that he love dad so much!”
“Oh…” Yuto responded quite dejectedly. Jealousy are clearly showed on his face. Even though he just heard it from Yuusuke, how the little kid talk reflected about how much Ryosuke love his spouse. He know he shouldn’t feel jealous- he already heard Ryosuke confession that the latter still love him.
WAIT!!!!
Tall guy, narcissist, easy to get annoyed, like to control the latter’s life… plus caring and most importantly handsome- isn’t that all that characteristic owned by him. He got every each of what Yuusuke had said. Ussooooo!!!!~~~~~~ Yuto mouth left half opened as his brain slowly registered the shocking information that he just got on his hand.
But how? No way! Could it be…? Yuto gasped as his brain once again receiving a shocking news. Oh my god~~~ !!
Yuusuke stare at Yuto full with wonder all around his face. Slowly, he raise his hand and faintly waving it in front of Yuto faces. “Yuto-nii, what’s wrong?” Yuusuke asked, still waving his hand.
Yuto snapped from his wild thought earlier with shaking his head a little. “Y-yes?” He responded with a stammered voice.
“Don’t you feel like eating? Your food still remain untouched.”
“Oh!” Yuto responded and then quickly grab his spoon and start eating. He eat and eat and eat to distract himself from continue thinking. It’s best to straightly ask Ryosuke about this matter!
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When they arrive at Yuusuke house, Ryosuke already there waiting for them in front of his house while resting his back on the wall. Back then, Yuto said that he wanted to talk. Though that he still refuse to meet with the taller guy due to his sudden confession that time; he could step back and cancel it now. He take a deep breath as he saw Yuto walking with Yuusuke toward his direction. Yuto stopped right before the door and let only Yuusuke to go inside. “We need to talk.” Yuto said once again. “Okay.” He replied.
Yuto choose the best place he could ever think that time which is just a few meters from Ryosuke house. There’s nothing to hide- he just didn’t want Yuusuke to hear what they are going to talk about. “So what is it?” Ryosuke being the first person asking question.
“I pick up Yuusuke from school.”
“Yeah I know that.”
“Today is the School’s Sports Day.”
“I also knew that and quite confused about how you could know about it…”
“A teacher call Yuusuke name…”
“So?”
“And it’s Nakajima Yuusuke…”
Ryosuke shot his eyes open. How could he forgot about that matter! Of course Yuto will learn about Yuusuke front name is he goes to an event at his school… “Oh… you know-” Ryosuke responded shortly. Suddenly he feel so nervous since he can predicted what Yuto next question is. When he try to look at the latter eyes, he gulped when he saw Yuto looking so serious.
“Tell me Ryosuke… WHO. IS. YUUSUKE. REAL. FATHER!” Yuto asked firmly with pressing each of his word to show how much he demand for an answer- and he want it immediately!
“Umm… well- aa” Ryosuke shifted uncomfortable. His voice stuck at the end of his tongue. He can’t say his words- he’s afraid to hear Yuto respond. What if the latter hate it and decided to neglect them. oh god! If that happen, Yuusuke will never know who his real father is!
Yuto sighed and try to calm himself when he saw Ryosuke standing uncomfortable in front of him. He raised his hand to massaging his temple. “Tell me, was Arioka-san Yuusuke father?”
Ryosuke slowly shaking his head without even looking at him. Focusing his eyes somewhere else so that he didn’t have to face Yuto sharp eyes on him.
“Is it….” Yuto stopped a few second before he continue- “M-Me?”
Ryosuke hesitate at first whether he should shake or nodding his head. But at last… he decided to just speak the true and goes nodding his head.
“Okay I never expecting this thing to happen in my life…” Yuto said after he saw Ryosuke nodding his head. It’s a big prove that all his thought earlier was true… he really is Yuusuke father! I’m not done asking!! “Why didn’t you told me about this sooner… why keeping it as a secret for such a long time! Why did you decided to leave me? Why? Why Ryosuke… why??!” He asked, bombarding Ryosuke with his question.
“Yuto I… I, umm… I’m sorry okay- I didn’t mean to keep it as a secret for a very long time. It’s just that, that time was not the right time to say it.”
Yuto didn’t say anything for reply resulting Ryosuke to feel scare. Will this issue make Yuto to leave him? Will Yuto still love him even after knowing that he had lied to him for a very long time? He gulped while waiting for Yuto to open his mouth.
“I was so mad…”
“Yut-”
“Stop!” Yuto cut his words. “Let me finish okay…” Ryosuke nodding his head. Giving Yuto chance to voice out his thought.
“I was so mad… why? Why Ryosuke; despite this serious matter, you still decided to marrying Arioka and I was so mad about it!!” Yuto exclaimed madly. Yeah, if Ryosuke still love him and Yuusuke was his son, Ryosuke shouldn’t have marry Arioka Daiki. He should choose him!!
“Eh?” Ryosuke responded confusedly.
“Don’t eh me!”
“I’m sorry but I think there’s some big misunderstanding here… Daiki was not my spouse. We didn’t get married.”
Once again, Yuto when silent. But this time, he didn’t react like the previous one. His face turned sour and he avert his gaze from looking at Ryosuke. He turn around back-facing Ryosuke. “Gomen but I need time for myself… all of this were so sudden for me to fully accepting it. Bye…” Yuto said his goodbye and leave Ryosuke house areas.
Ryosuke bit his lower lips. This is what he’s afraid of. Yuto seem like he can’t fully accept what he just know. He sighed- now, all he can do is hoping for Yuto to still wanting him and willingly to accept Yuusuke. Please kami-sama…. Please let Yuusuke meet with his real father-
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He couldn’t reject it if it’s his fellow friend inviting him to eat there. Chinen Yuri try to act like usual despite that inside he’s already drowned there. Not because he hate his workmates… it’s because he’s currently sitting inside Ryutaro’s café. They might not seeing it but Ryutaro could. The manager of the café sit silently behind the counter willing pretending like he’s busy making coffee. But the true is, he currently burning with jealous because Chinen is there inside his café with a few beautiful women sitting at the same table as him.
Chinen just followed what his friend talked about and laughed when they laugh. He could feel that Ryutaro eyes are looking at him and it make him nervous. Come on Chii… don’t be like this! He had nothing to do with you anymore! He’s just your past… now you have Yuto right!
“Chinen-san what’s wrong? You seem a little quiet than usual?” One of his girl- friend asked him. Chinen shaking his head. “Nope, I’m okay… Maybe I just feeling a little tired.”
His day got worse when suddenly a crowd of young ladies who before this sitting while chatting cheerfully at one of the table inside the café dashed toward the counter. The maid who is in charge at the counter that time sighed annoyingly and turned away. Chinen eyes follow them. He creased when that bunch of ladies stopped behind Ryutaro.
“Anoo Ryutaro-san…”
Ryutaro turned around. “Yes? Is there anything I could do for you?”
The group smiling and chuckling and whispered among them before suddenly one of them stepped in front of the other ladies. “We’re your fan!” She said quite loud until almost every eyes drop at her group.
“Oh really? Thank you so much…” Ryutaro sincerely thanked them and continue to prepare coffee.
Seeing that Ryutaro aren’t paying attention to them, the ladies on the front speak again. “Because of that… umm- could we take a picture with you?”
Ryutaro stopped his hand to thought for a while, then he smiled and shake his head lightly. “I’m sorry but you can’t do that…” Ryutaro softly apologize to them resulting them to pout.
“Mou… onegai! Just one photo okay.” One the ladies plead to him.
“Tck! What’s he doing?!” Chinen said unsatisfied as his eyes locked toward Ryutaro direction. He should be stricter with them or else, they won’t go way!!
“Did you means Morimoto-san? Well, nowadays this café was filled with a lot of youngsters. Some of them are girls like what you just saw. They come here just because they are in love with the manager of this café…” One of his friend replied.
“Well, I don’t care.” Chinen replied nonchalantly and continue to finish all his food then leave this place as soon as he can.
But when all his friends already go out from the café, suddenly Chinen realize his feet stopped right next to the counter where Ryutaro is standing. Ryutaro realize it and tilt his head, looking at Chinen who look so irritated. “Yes?” He asked him.
“You should be do more than just saying sorry to make them leave you for good.” He said.
“Oh?” Ryutaro replied quite shocked. “Are you watching me?”
“They are too loud and I can’t help but seeing. Trust me, they’ll come back bugging you.”
“Then I’ll definitely shoo them away that time…” Ryutaro said confidently. “Thanks for remembering me.” He thanked slowly while craving a smile.
Chinen quickly turn his head away and walk out. He hate that smile, he hate it… and now, because of that small smile yet so sweet… it start to make a riddle inside his heart.
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TBC~~~
A/N: soo long~~~ this chapter is full with Yuto and Yuusuke moment. + a little Chiitaro at the end ^3^
anyway- like always... please leave a comment kay!!