10 DAYS - The GazettE - AoixUruha ReitaxKaixReita
Little note: I'm sorry for posting this late, but I had things I had to take care of (new University, new city, new house.........) I started translating right after I posted last chapter, but I could finally end the whole thing tonight...
I wanted to post yesterday, but my weird landlord decided that he really had to talk with us until midnight and then I was too tired to do anything...
So now I'll stop talking randomly...just enjoy if possible m(_ _)m...
Day 1: part 2
Uruha stared at the reflection on the colored glass motionless until he felt Aoi's hand on his shoulder gently pushing his towards the entrance door.
The smell of coffee was everywhere around him like a warm hug, it was what Aoi liked the most about that place, that sweet and sour smell of fresh grounded coffee that you could almost touch and eat.
The interior was illuminated with yellow light bulb that made the atmosphere a bit dark, but enjoyable. There were just a handful of tables and just two other costumers were sitting near the door with two big cup of hot cappuccino.
A wide range of sweet pastries were displayed on the counter. Pastries with cream chocolate, fruits, croissants, tiramisù, biscuits with almonds and nuts, all you could dream of and all strictly prepared by the chef in the back kitchen.
Uruha's eyes widened when he spotted a strawberry pie, the short pastry was a nice shed of brown, perfectly cooked and the strawberry above formed a nice red tower with a smaller strawberry at the top.
Yuu smiled seeing the childish expression that Uruha wore in that moment, it was nice to see him like that.
-Did you choose?- the bartender asked, wiping his hands with a white towel.
-For him that strawberry pie and a capuccino with a lot of froth, and for me black coffee. Thank you-
Uruha looked at him sideways, was it really so easy for him to read his thoughts? It was almost scary even if it was just a stupid thing like which pastry he wanted to eat, between all those.
-Please sit, I'll bring everything over in a minute-
Kou followed behind Yuu that lead him to a little room that opened at the end of the main salon.
-You come here often?- Kouyou asked sitting.
-Sometimes, it is a nice place, not too many people, the atmosphere is relaxing-
Uruha had to admit that every detail seemed to be taken care of, nothing was out of place, everything seemed to follow some idea of harmony the owner had in mind decorating the interior.
-Do you smell it? Fresh grounded coffee-
Uruha tried to feel that smell the same way Yuu, the coffee maniac did, inhaling deeply, but to him it was just coffee in the end.
-It's intoxicating and peculiar. This kind of smell, this kind of grind, you can find it only here-
The bartender finally arrived with their orders wishing the both of them to enjoy their meal with a warm smile.
Kouyou took a sachet of sugar form the centerpiece and poured it in his cappuccino stirring it with a little spoon, already anticipating the sweet flavor of those big red strawberries.
-You already drank coffee this morning, you shouldn't exaggerate-
-You worry about me?- Yuu asked raising his brow.
Worried? He sighed, Yuu was really conceited, misreading and twisting his words to make it sounds like he was so damn right that there was no way he could be wrong. 'They call it make conversation' he wanted to reply, but then he opted for a sharper:
-I'm just telling you this 'cause they say caffeine causes precocious ageing-
Aoi put down his mug and smiled. God, he fell in love with the king of idiots. If Kouyou had just been come random stranger he would have punched him right in the face for such a lame joke.
Kouyou seeing his attempt to irritate Yuu fail, focused on the cake still waiting for him on the table, taking a big bite.
It was a taste of heaven and he had to thank Yuu for that stupid smile that bloomed on his face while savoring that pastry.
-Well, luckily enough that doesn't seem to be my case - he said caressing his cheek with the back of his hand- look not even one wrinkle-
Kouyou just smiled and then went back to his cake.
Yuu insisted to pay for both of them and when they finally reached the car they were late.
-So, did you like it?-
Kouyou nodded. -Yes I like it a lot-
He turned towards Aoi that was looking t him again with that stupid loving smile that he had showed a couple times before. Yes, Yuu loved him. He didn't exactly say that but it was clear, seeing how things were turning out, wasn't it?
When they got to the studio, just on time not to hear Yutaka blabbering about 'being on time for work', they could begin another day of rehearsal.
When they entered Aoi's eyes went directly into Akira's. The bassist was taking out his equipment. He knew everything about how Aoi felt for Uruha, Aoi had decided that he was the right person to talk to since he had been Kou's friend for the longest time.
Akira understood perfectly what Yuu's look meant. 'We need to talk'. A silent language that they developed after hours spent speaking, in the end Akira Suzuki became his best friend.
At Yutaka's sign the rehearsal began.
-Smoking break?-
Akira showed his pack of cigarette to Aoi.
Luckily for them the emergency stair was empty so they could talk without being disturbed.
-So, is there anything I should know?-
-I made a bet... with Kouyou-
Reita smiled just a bit -A bet? What kind of bet?-
-Ten days to make him fall at my feet-
Akira couldn't help but laugh.
-Are you kidding me? Come on! Not even in the worst romantic comedy things like this happen!-
Yuu sat on the stairs and sighed massaging his temples.
-This is the last time Akira, I'm risking all at once, if it doesn't go as I hope it will I'm going to give up-
Akira sat near Aoi. He knew how deep Aoi's feelings for Kouyou were, if he had doubted that for even one second that night when the guitarist decided to tell him everything he would have brought him back on the right path with some good punching. And he also knew how Yuu hid his pain under his sardonic smile every time Uruha would leave with a different girl.
He put a hand on his friend's shoulder and smiled to him warmly.
-If a know him well enough ten days are too many-
-So, let's go?-
Aoi with his hands stuffed in his pockets looked at him with an uncertain smile. Nodding he put his guitar back at his place on the trestle and followed him taking his jacket from the couch.
-Tomorrow Yuu and Kou you two have to be here at eight, please don't be late-
-Ok Yutaka-san, see you tomorrow-
Yuu gave Akira one last look, the bassist smiled maliciously.
-Don't stay up till late-
Before Uruha could say anything back Aoi let his arm slid on the honey-blond guitarist's hips and pushed him towards the door while Ruki smiled collecting his things from the table.
-See you on Wednesday-
-At nine, please, don't forget...and I'm going to call you just to make sure-
Ruki snorted and left the room saying again goodbye to the two members remaining.
Kai dropped himself on the couch sighing in relieve and massaging his temple with his fingertips. Akira stood up, took his jacket and then turned to look at his exhausted leader.
He had dropped all the papers he was holdings on his hands on the floor and a faint smile was starting to bloom on his perfect lips knowing that Akira was looking at him.
-Tired?-
Kai's smile widened and nodded answering that obvious question. He felt every inch of his body aching and he wish he was already home, in a nice hot bath and then after that just dig himself a hole in his bed.
-You are a little devil, you know that?-
Yutaka smiled looking at the bassist that was coming closer and closer, with a malicious smile Reita got on his knees near the couch.
-Well you are one yourself- he replied letting his hand slide on Reita's neck making they're lips collide in a heated kiss.
-We can't be late tomorrow-
Aoi smiled sliding through Tokyo's traffic jam while Uruha was avoiding his gaze looking out of the window. Reita, stupid Reita. It wasn't hard enough as it was he had to make things even worst bragging in with his useless blabbering. Uruha took his cigarettes out of his pocket, but Aoi stopped him just before he could take one cancer stick out.
-Not in my car-
He put the cigarettes right back in his pocket and for the first time since they exited the studio Kouyou looked at Yuu.
Aoi stopped the car at a red traffic light and leaned towards Kouyou that tried to become one with the glass of Yuu's car.
Aoi took one blonde lock in his hand. Oh, how he loved to torture his little beloved Kouyou.
He smiled while erasing the distance between their lips for a wet passionate kiss.
-Y-yuu it's green-
Aoi went back to his seat and with a satisfied smile on his lips he started off again.
-My fridge is crying and last time I saw yours it wasn't any better, so how about we order a pizza? I won't touch you, I promise, unless you ask me to, that is-
With his right hand on his heart Yuu was looking at the street smiling.
-Ok, fine by me-
Aoi left his keys on the kitchen table and while Kouyou was still hesitating over taking his jacket off ot not Yuu grabbed his phone to call the restaurant.
-Uruha, it's just a pizza I'm not gonna eat you-
He felt stupid and childish in front of that bitter-sweet smile Yuu was showing at that moment. He took off his jacket and smiled dropping himself on the couch.
-I'm hungry, hurry it up!-
Yuu just smiled.
-Here you are- Aoi gave Kouyou a cushion and a blanket.
-Oyasumi Kou-
He ruffled his blonde hair and kissed him on his forehead before disappearing in the corridor.
He would be sleeping there again, but it was different, he didn't feel the need to throw himself under the shower to erase the smell of the cheap soap of the love hotel he had just been at, and the one of an unknown woman, and lastly he didn't have all that alcohol circulating in his system.
As usual Uruha lied down on the couch as he closed his eyes with the firm intention of not thinking about this whole 'let's-make-a-bet' thing, the image of Yuu and his bitter smile popped up right before his eyes like a metaphoric punch right at his stomach.
Instinctively he stood up and walked towards Yuu's room stopping right in front of the door reaching for the doorknob.
Kouyou took a deep breath and felt the coldness of the doorknob against his hand, he was going to open that fucking door and do what? Yuu was probably already sleeping.
He couldn't think of a proper answer because the door opened and a visibly not in the least asleep Yuu appeared in front of him. Uruha withdrew his hand and stepped back.
Yuu smiled gently and held out his hand.
-Want to sleep with me tonight?-
Kouyou wavered before reaching for Yuu's hand and letting the other guide him to the bed.
Yuu let a overly scared Kouyou lie on the bed first before adjusting himself in the remaining space. In the dark of his room Yuu hid a satisfied smile.
-Oyasumi Kou- he whispered before closing his eyes.