Here with me
Summary - Hurt and lost, who would save him?
Pairings- Sakumiya, Matsumiya, Junba
Disclaimer- Unfortunately, I do not own anything, even if I really want to, I DON’T.
Note- This is written for dramaticsurgeon who generously donated for the Fundraising for Japan by arashi_on
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“JUN-KUN YOU IDIOT~!!” a slam and there he goes; out into the cold streets all by himself.
Jun was his everything. He has never thought of a day where Jun would be out of his life as it is now. There’s no turning back. All there is now; is to just face it and if he can’t, he would just have to sit on it and live on without him.
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Nino was on his way home after a tiring day at the studio. He missed the times where the 5 of them take photo shoots together. Jun would be there, that’s the most important point; Jun. He yawned as he lowered his cap to his eyes, hoping no one will recognise him since the streets was quite packed.
‘What’s the occasion?’ he thought but shrugged it off as thoughts of Jun started to take over.
He smiled without himself knowing. Maybe this is what happiness is all about, to have a home to return to and to have someone waiting for you at home. Everything about his life was prefect. He couldn’t ask for more. He didn’t want to be greedy. He has more than he could have. Jun; he was everything that he ever wanted. He needs nothing more than him.
As the elevator’s door opened, he made his way out to a place called home. A place he always looked forward to return to.
“Tadai-” his greetings were cut by the scene playing in slow motion in front of his very eyes.
Jun was on the couch with someone on him, lips mashed together, kissing so ever passionately. To make things worse, the person that was kissing his boyfriend was his one and only best friend; Aiba Masaki. He could literally hear his heart creak breaking into a million pieces.
Realising that they weren’t alone anymore, Jun turned his head only to find his dumbstruck boyfriend staring straight at him. Aiba on the other hand blushed to have Nino see what they have been doing.
“Kazu, you.. you’re home early..” Jun slurred, trying to find the right words.
“Yeah, I thought you’ll want to see me.” Nino laughed sarcastically. “I guess I was wrong.”
“Nino-chan, it’s not like what you think..” Aiba tried to enlighten the situation.
“Oh really? Then what is it? My boyfriend kissing my best friend..?” tears were already threatening to flow and it stung his eyes.
“Kazu, we.. it’s best not to make a fuss out of this.” Jun commented making the situation even worse. “It might cause Arashi’s good name..”
“JUN-KUN, YOU IDIOT~!!!” Nino slammed the door hard, indirectly telling the two in the house how hurt and angry he was.
How could he say such things? It was he who betrayed him and yet; tears were already flowing out of his eyes. He lowered his cap even more, but this time, he was thankful that the streets were packed so no one would actually notice him.
Feeling like the end of the world, Nino ran as hard as he could to no where in particular. Wishful thinking it is but he wished that his pain would disappear along with the wind as he ran.
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“Sho-kun, you had enough.” Ohno said as he took the glass away from Sho’s reach.
“ahh~gimme..” Sho whined as he tried to reach out for the glass, acting like a kid.
“You’ll be driving later.. you can’t be wasted..” he said trying to hold Sho down.
“but but but I want~!!” the rapper continued to whine.
“Yes, I know you want but I won’t give you.” Ohno paid the bill since Sho was too busy whining and struggling to even bother.
“Riida is a big meanie~!” Sho shouted as he got pushed out of the bar.
“Thank you. I’ll take that as a compliment.” he said, smiling to the still whining rapper. “You could try rapping while whining. Maybe Nino-kun will fall for that.”
That’s it. Sho called his riida out to talk or maybe whine would be a more suitable word to use; to whine about his all time crush but the said person is already taken. It had been quite some time ever since Ohno found out about Sho’s little secret and since that very day, Sho’s been whining to the older one almost every single day, anytime.
Sighing as he looked at his friend, knowing well that he wouldn’t be able to drive so he decided to be a one night driver. Gently shoving the giggling man into the passenger seat while helping him with the seatbelt, he smiled to the expression Sho was making.
“I can’t believe I’m actually doing this..” he sighed, starting the engine.
Throughout the whole ride, little giggles and hiccups could be heard coming from Sho. He had his eyes half closed enjoying the cold breeze that hit his face since he had his face stuck out of the window.
“hehe~ this feels nice…” Sho giggles more as his hair got messy flying in different directions.
Sighing at how Arashi’s mother could be so childish at times, Ohno had a smile on his face. Sho has always been the matured one in the group. He’s always there for the others who needed him but even if others wanted to return the favour, they do not know what to do. The rapper knows very well how to hide his feelings deep inside him so that his band mates will not worry but Ohno somehow knew when he needed someone by his side and had always been there for him; that maybe why he’s the only one who knows about Sho’s little secret.
“Sho-kun, your head will get ripped off if you stick it too far out.” He said, trying to pull him back into his seat while concentrating on the road.
Still giggling like an idiot, with his blurry vision, he saw an annoyingly familiar figure running through the crowded street they were driving pass. Curious, he stuck his head further out to have a better look making Ohno panic about the safety of his head.
“Stop the car~!!” Sho nearly scream when he identified the figure, now seemingly very sober. “Riida, stop the car!!!”
“huh? What the?” not knowing what happened but worried over his friend’s sudden change, he stopped the vehicle by the road side and in less than a second, Arashi’s rapper was no longer in the passenger seat, leaving a very worried leader behind.
‘I’m sure that was Nino.. what happened? Why’s he crying?’ his motherly instincts started to appear as he ran through the crowd without a disguise.
Ignoring the fact that he’ll be recognized easily from the way he’s been knocking into people very so often as he ran, he quicken his pace so that he could catch up with the gamer. He’s never the sporty type so it was quite tough to run after Nino; very tough indeed.
What he saw next nearly gave him a heart attack. A very bad heart attack in fact. He would have fainted there and then. Ninomiya Kazunari, the gamer and most natural brat of Arashi was standing in the middle of a VERY busy road. First thought that came to Sho’s mind was ‘suicide’. As Nino stood there, waiting for something to run over him, Sho’s motherly side was literally screaming as well as strangling Sho’s mind.
He stood there dumbfound for a mere second. Everything stopped functioning. The love of his life is freaking standing in the middle of the road and all he’s doing is stand there and stare blankly at him. Just when he was battling an internal battle with himself, the corner of his eye caught a rather huge truck heading towards Nino’s direction and Nino already had his eyes closed.
Everything happened so fast that his brain could not register what was happening and what had happened. The next thing he knew was that he was on Nino, breathing rather heavily with Nino’s teary and swollen eyes looking at him.
“What ar-” the gamer could not finish his statement when a hard slap landed across his face.
“What were you thinking?! What am I suppose to do if you were to really die there?!! How am I supposed to continue living…” Sho had his hands rested on Nino’s shoulders after giving him the hard slap, sobbing away.
Silence later befell between them and strangely, no one from the crowd seemed to be bothered about them sitting on the pavement. The awkwardness of the situation made Nino speak.
“Why do you care? Why did you save me? WHY SHO?! WHY?” the heart broken gamer eventually raised his voice at the blank and worried caster.
Not knowing how to answer to his question, Sho decided that sitting in an awkward position at the street is not a good place to talk. Without further lingering, the older pulled the reluctant younger one up literally dragging him to a safer place; Sho’s apartment.
“Let me go~!! Where are we going?!!” the gamer struggled like a kid being pulled by his parent but to no avail since Sho was obviously stronger than him. “Just leave me alone will you?!” he said when Sho remained silent.
The sudden halt made Nino bump into Sho who then turned around to look sternly at the younger man.
“Leave you alone so you can attempt suicide again? Not a chance young man.” The motherly side has once again resurfaced. “Nino, dying won’t solve anything. Once dead, nothing can be change and no use regretting later. You can still do something about what’s bothering you if you’re living.” his expression softened as he took Nino into his embrace, gently stroking his back, comforting.
Nino ended up crying his eyes out to the mother of the group. Sho doesn’t know what was going on nor does he known what happened to him but he was there, like any other time when they needed him, he’s there like he is now for him.
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Curling up on the couch with his legs up to his chest and head buried in between, Nino was still sulking to the fact that he cried so badly in front of Sho.
“How long do you intend to stay like that?” Sho chuckled from the kitchen as he brought out a glass of warm milk. “Here.. Drink this, it’ll help..” he smiled as he handed the glass to Nino.
“Must I really drink this?? Can I have juice instead?” Nino pouted adorably but received a questioning look from Sho. “I.. er..”
“Is something the matter?” he asked, curious.
“I.. I.. err.. I don’t..” the gamer slurred “I don’t like the after taste..” he then said under his breath but still audible to Sho.
The older one can’t help but laugh. ‘How cute can he be?’ he thought as he dug into his bag, fishing out a packet of mint and threw it to Nino’s direction. When the gamer gave him a confused look, Sho really felt like pinching his cheeks. ‘He’s just too adorable..’
“Eat it after you finish your drink. This way, the after taste won’t linger around your tongue for long.” The rapper smiled earning a slight nod from the other.
Sho stared at Nino as he tried to hold his breath when drinking the white liquid. He had never thought of a day where he’ll have to drink milk. Maybe Jun was being too lenient with him and has never forced him into doing something he didn’t want to… Jun.
“Sho-kun…” he started, trying hard to hold back his tears as he once again thought of Jun.
Sho wasn’t sure what needs to be said now, in this situation. Nino will continue when he’s ready and there’s no use forcing him to speak of something he doesn’t want to; so Sho went to take his seat next to the gamer. His presence is the only thing he could offer now.
“Jun has someone else.” he suddenly voiced out, shocking the other but remained silent, waiting for him to continue. “He was kissing him when I got home.” Tears were threatening to fall once more but not if Sho could help it.
Sho’s glance shifted across the room in such speed that could not be explained to find the box of tissue that was supposedly place on the coffee table but now nowhere to be seen. He silently cursed Aiba as he often and always misplaced his things. Not wanting to leave Nino’s side, he slowly leaned closer to the gamer, gently kissing away the threatening tears.
“Nino, take your time..” Sho said, holding the seemingly fragile body in his embrace; seeing the little brat in this state made his heart ache.
The night was long as Nino cried tanks and tanks of tears with Sho by his side, muttering comforting words gently into his system. Both men ended up falling asleep on the couch with the younger in the older one’s arms.
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As beaming sunlight shone into the living room, Nino had a hard time opening his eyes properly. ‘This is not my house.’ was the first thing that got into his head. Looking around frantically as he recalled what had happened last night.
“Morning princess..” someone greeted from the door, followed by a click as the door closed.
“I’m not a princess..” he mumbled under his breath making the person who greeted him chuckle.
“Anyhow, I’ve called in sick for you..” he said, placing the bag of food he bought for them both on the counter. “and also earned myself a very long lecture from our manager, thank you very much. You owe me the morning newspaper to make up for that.” he smiled, serving the food after heating them up.
“I don’t feel like eating..” Nino admitted. “do you mind if I just have milk?”
“Milk?” Sho’s eyes widen in pure shock; Nino drinking milk????
“with mint after that.” he smiled making Sho smile along.
Just when the atmosphere was getting nice between the two, the door bell just has to ring breaking the mood.
“I’ll get that.” Nino offered as the other nodded then went to get the milk the gamer wanted, not forgetting the mint.
Nino instantly froze at the sight of his boyfriend standing at the front door with that horrendous friend and their riida. Neither one moved a muscle, just staring at each other at the door while Ohno looked as if he had a tough night as he’s already started day dreaming.
“Owh, you’re here!”Sho said as he walked out of the kitchen with Nino’s warm milk, fresh from the microwave. “I thought you said you people will be dropping by later this evening?”
“Ah~ yes, Masaki said he wants to visit now since we all have the day off.” Jun said, walking into the apartment.
“So I was the only one who got lectured but ALL of us got the day off. How fair.” he pouted.
Nino was silent as he eyed Jun sitting next to Aiba while Ohno gently hit Sho’s head for ditching him last night without warning. He was hurt to no extend and that, Sho noticed it all. Struggling with his emotions, Nino reached out for the warm glass of milk prepared for him.
“Kazu..” Jun spoke, Nino froze. “Since when did you start drinking milk? I thought you hated it.” As he finished his sentence, he turned to Sho “Sho-kun, do you have juice? I think Kazu will prefer that more than milk.”
Without himself knowing, he shifted closer towards Aiba as the other put his hand on his lap. Ohno on the other hand had fallen asleep on Sho’s single couch. Nino’s eyes were burning in anger and in disappointment seeing Jun so close to Aiba in front of him without trying to explain what he had done to him.
Enduring the sight in front of him was silently killing the gamer. He hesitantly stood up, needing a breath as he made his way to the kitchen where Sho was preparing his juice that was requested by Jun.
“Nino?” Sho turned around to find Nino standing by the door staring at him with watery eyes making the rapper all uncomfortable. “Is the person Aiba-kun?” he asked, starting to regret why he asked right after.
Silence explains better than words in this situation that they’re in. Sho knew better. He’s been watching him since the very beginning anyways. Seeing the state Nino is in now broke his heart more than being rejected.
Tears could be seen forming in the gamer’s eyes but none flowed out as he stood near the counter, slightly shaking. ‘He’s been crying so much..’ Sho thought, feeling so extremely useless. He naturally took the younger one into his embrace, hugging him so ever tightly, telling him that it’s fine and that he’ll be with him.
“Sho..” Nino said, clinging himself onto the other “can I stay here tonight? Please?”
“eh?”
“I can’t?” the gamer continued, looking all cute making Sho’s heart race.
“Of course you can.. I mean, sure” mentally hitting himself for slurring, Sho tried to stay composed no matter how happy he was now that Nino wanted to stay over, even if it’s just for one night.
He wants to be by the gamer’s side when he needed him. He doesn’t want to be the bad guy for taking advantage when he’s at his lowest but all the more, he doesn’t want to leave his side.
“Don’t worry, I’ll tell Jun about it.” Sho offered when he saw the other deep in his thoughts, receiving a smile in return.
“Thank you, Sho.”
Sho took hold of Nino’s hand, tightly holding onto it as they both made their way to the living room where the others were. Jun, shamelessly was kissing Aiba on the couch with Aiba moaning softly obviously enjoying himself.
“ahem~” the rapper cleared his throat, catching everyone’s attention which includes sleepy riida’s as well. “Nino will be staying over tonight with me.. I’m sure you know it is due to what purposes right?” Sho stressed out his point, glaring at Jun with the deathliest that he could come up with.
“Jun-chan.. I think we should leave..” Aiba suggested, unable to bear with Sho’s horrifying looks which Jun nodded, wanting to get out of the apartment before Sho eats them up with his intense gaze.
Hand in hand, the unofficial couple left Sho’s apartment and not a single second did Sho’s glare left them. Feeling the stabbing pain in his heart, feeling the misery to lose someone important to another who’s a best friend, feeling the disappointment to a betrayal, different emotions rushed in, attacking Nino’s system without mercy.
“Sh..Sho..” Nino was once again sobbing, crystal tears running down his cheeks life a waterfall.
Sho didn’t want to rush things. Nino just fell out of love and it might have negative effects if he were to push things a little too far but still, he could not stop himself from leaning forward so that he’ll be able to kiss the tears away, bringing both their bodies closer to each other.
“Nino~” Sho naturally started.. “Can you please grant me the permission to be by your side always, to protect you, to kiss away your tears, to hug away your worries, and most of all, to let me love you.” tightening the hug, he could feel a very slight nod, almost shy.
Smiling satisfied, and with his heart racing a thousand miles, Sho slowly broke the hug so that he could see Nino’s angelic face. Gently he cupped the younger’s face as the other enjoyed the soft touch. Nothing could be more perfect for Sho. It’s more than a dream come true. Nino has accepted him and allowed him to be by his side. Now, from there, he could slowly gain the younger’s trust and they may be able to take a step further into their relationship.
“Kazu, I love you..” he placed a small peck on the gamer’s lips. “so much that you could not imagine.” He smiled and so did the other, staying in each other’s embrace, enjoying the comfort, they both could not ask for more.
Being carried by the flow of love, both started kissing, gently and filled with love when it slowly turned into a passionate one then later turned into a demanding one with messy noises filling the apartment making it look like a place of harmony.
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‘you gotta be joking me~’ Ohno thought as he laid still ‘how long more do I have to act asleep?’ but deep down, he’s happy that Sho could spend his days with the person he love truly and sincerely.
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A/N- so this is finally done.. took longer than I intended >.<" I think I'm losing my touch to writing -_-" It's sorta messy and rushed at the end right? >.<"" hope you all like it ne~ <3
♥Comments are LOVED !!~♥
Pairings- Sakumiya, Matsumiya, Junba
Disclaimer- Unfortunately, I do not own anything, even if I really want to, I DON’T.
Note- This is written for dramaticsurgeon who generously donated for the Fundraising for Japan by arashi_on
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“JUN-KUN YOU IDIOT~!!” a slam and there he goes; out into the cold streets all by himself.
Jun was his everything. He has never thought of a day where Jun would be out of his life as it is now. There’s no turning back. All there is now; is to just face it and if he can’t, he would just have to sit on it and live on without him.
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Nino was on his way home after a tiring day at the studio. He missed the times where the 5 of them take photo shoots together. Jun would be there, that’s the most important point; Jun. He yawned as he lowered his cap to his eyes, hoping no one will recognise him since the streets was quite packed.
‘What’s the occasion?’ he thought but shrugged it off as thoughts of Jun started to take over.
He smiled without himself knowing. Maybe this is what happiness is all about, to have a home to return to and to have someone waiting for you at home. Everything about his life was prefect. He couldn’t ask for more. He didn’t want to be greedy. He has more than he could have. Jun; he was everything that he ever wanted. He needs nothing more than him.
As the elevator’s door opened, he made his way out to a place called home. A place he always looked forward to return to.
“Tadai-” his greetings were cut by the scene playing in slow motion in front of his very eyes.
Jun was on the couch with someone on him, lips mashed together, kissing so ever passionately. To make things worse, the person that was kissing his boyfriend was his one and only best friend; Aiba Masaki. He could literally hear his heart creak breaking into a million pieces.
Realising that they weren’t alone anymore, Jun turned his head only to find his dumbstruck boyfriend staring straight at him. Aiba on the other hand blushed to have Nino see what they have been doing.
“Kazu, you.. you’re home early..” Jun slurred, trying to find the right words.
“Yeah, I thought you’ll want to see me.” Nino laughed sarcastically. “I guess I was wrong.”
“Nino-chan, it’s not like what you think..” Aiba tried to enlighten the situation.
“Oh really? Then what is it? My boyfriend kissing my best friend..?” tears were already threatening to flow and it stung his eyes.
“Kazu, we.. it’s best not to make a fuss out of this.” Jun commented making the situation even worse. “It might cause Arashi’s good name..”
“JUN-KUN, YOU IDIOT~!!!” Nino slammed the door hard, indirectly telling the two in the house how hurt and angry he was.
How could he say such things? It was he who betrayed him and yet; tears were already flowing out of his eyes. He lowered his cap even more, but this time, he was thankful that the streets were packed so no one would actually notice him.
Feeling like the end of the world, Nino ran as hard as he could to no where in particular. Wishful thinking it is but he wished that his pain would disappear along with the wind as he ran.
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“Sho-kun, you had enough.” Ohno said as he took the glass away from Sho’s reach.
“ahh~gimme..” Sho whined as he tried to reach out for the glass, acting like a kid.
“You’ll be driving later.. you can’t be wasted..” he said trying to hold Sho down.
“but but but I want~!!” the rapper continued to whine.
“Yes, I know you want but I won’t give you.” Ohno paid the bill since Sho was too busy whining and struggling to even bother.
“Riida is a big meanie~!” Sho shouted as he got pushed out of the bar.
“Thank you. I’ll take that as a compliment.” he said, smiling to the still whining rapper. “You could try rapping while whining. Maybe Nino-kun will fall for that.”
That’s it. Sho called his riida out to talk or maybe whine would be a more suitable word to use; to whine about his all time crush but the said person is already taken. It had been quite some time ever since Ohno found out about Sho’s little secret and since that very day, Sho’s been whining to the older one almost every single day, anytime.
Sighing as he looked at his friend, knowing well that he wouldn’t be able to drive so he decided to be a one night driver. Gently shoving the giggling man into the passenger seat while helping him with the seatbelt, he smiled to the expression Sho was making.
“I can’t believe I’m actually doing this..” he sighed, starting the engine.
Throughout the whole ride, little giggles and hiccups could be heard coming from Sho. He had his eyes half closed enjoying the cold breeze that hit his face since he had his face stuck out of the window.
“hehe~ this feels nice…” Sho giggles more as his hair got messy flying in different directions.
Sighing at how Arashi’s mother could be so childish at times, Ohno had a smile on his face. Sho has always been the matured one in the group. He’s always there for the others who needed him but even if others wanted to return the favour, they do not know what to do. The rapper knows very well how to hide his feelings deep inside him so that his band mates will not worry but Ohno somehow knew when he needed someone by his side and had always been there for him; that maybe why he’s the only one who knows about Sho’s little secret.
“Sho-kun, your head will get ripped off if you stick it too far out.” He said, trying to pull him back into his seat while concentrating on the road.
Still giggling like an idiot, with his blurry vision, he saw an annoyingly familiar figure running through the crowded street they were driving pass. Curious, he stuck his head further out to have a better look making Ohno panic about the safety of his head.
“Stop the car~!!” Sho nearly scream when he identified the figure, now seemingly very sober. “Riida, stop the car!!!”
“huh? What the?” not knowing what happened but worried over his friend’s sudden change, he stopped the vehicle by the road side and in less than a second, Arashi’s rapper was no longer in the passenger seat, leaving a very worried leader behind.
‘I’m sure that was Nino.. what happened? Why’s he crying?’ his motherly instincts started to appear as he ran through the crowd without a disguise.
Ignoring the fact that he’ll be recognized easily from the way he’s been knocking into people very so often as he ran, he quicken his pace so that he could catch up with the gamer. He’s never the sporty type so it was quite tough to run after Nino; very tough indeed.
What he saw next nearly gave him a heart attack. A very bad heart attack in fact. He would have fainted there and then. Ninomiya Kazunari, the gamer and most natural brat of Arashi was standing in the middle of a VERY busy road. First thought that came to Sho’s mind was ‘suicide’. As Nino stood there, waiting for something to run over him, Sho’s motherly side was literally screaming as well as strangling Sho’s mind.
He stood there dumbfound for a mere second. Everything stopped functioning. The love of his life is freaking standing in the middle of the road and all he’s doing is stand there and stare blankly at him. Just when he was battling an internal battle with himself, the corner of his eye caught a rather huge truck heading towards Nino’s direction and Nino already had his eyes closed.
Everything happened so fast that his brain could not register what was happening and what had happened. The next thing he knew was that he was on Nino, breathing rather heavily with Nino’s teary and swollen eyes looking at him.
“What ar-” the gamer could not finish his statement when a hard slap landed across his face.
“What were you thinking?! What am I suppose to do if you were to really die there?!! How am I supposed to continue living…” Sho had his hands rested on Nino’s shoulders after giving him the hard slap, sobbing away.
Silence later befell between them and strangely, no one from the crowd seemed to be bothered about them sitting on the pavement. The awkwardness of the situation made Nino speak.
“Why do you care? Why did you save me? WHY SHO?! WHY?” the heart broken gamer eventually raised his voice at the blank and worried caster.
Not knowing how to answer to his question, Sho decided that sitting in an awkward position at the street is not a good place to talk. Without further lingering, the older pulled the reluctant younger one up literally dragging him to a safer place; Sho’s apartment.
“Let me go~!! Where are we going?!!” the gamer struggled like a kid being pulled by his parent but to no avail since Sho was obviously stronger than him. “Just leave me alone will you?!” he said when Sho remained silent.
The sudden halt made Nino bump into Sho who then turned around to look sternly at the younger man.
“Leave you alone so you can attempt suicide again? Not a chance young man.” The motherly side has once again resurfaced. “Nino, dying won’t solve anything. Once dead, nothing can be change and no use regretting later. You can still do something about what’s bothering you if you’re living.” his expression softened as he took Nino into his embrace, gently stroking his back, comforting.
Nino ended up crying his eyes out to the mother of the group. Sho doesn’t know what was going on nor does he known what happened to him but he was there, like any other time when they needed him, he’s there like he is now for him.
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Curling up on the couch with his legs up to his chest and head buried in between, Nino was still sulking to the fact that he cried so badly in front of Sho.
“How long do you intend to stay like that?” Sho chuckled from the kitchen as he brought out a glass of warm milk. “Here.. Drink this, it’ll help..” he smiled as he handed the glass to Nino.
“Must I really drink this?? Can I have juice instead?” Nino pouted adorably but received a questioning look from Sho. “I.. er..”
“Is something the matter?” he asked, curious.
“I.. I.. err.. I don’t..” the gamer slurred “I don’t like the after taste..” he then said under his breath but still audible to Sho.
The older one can’t help but laugh. ‘How cute can he be?’ he thought as he dug into his bag, fishing out a packet of mint and threw it to Nino’s direction. When the gamer gave him a confused look, Sho really felt like pinching his cheeks. ‘He’s just too adorable..’
“Eat it after you finish your drink. This way, the after taste won’t linger around your tongue for long.” The rapper smiled earning a slight nod from the other.
Sho stared at Nino as he tried to hold his breath when drinking the white liquid. He had never thought of a day where he’ll have to drink milk. Maybe Jun was being too lenient with him and has never forced him into doing something he didn’t want to… Jun.
“Sho-kun…” he started, trying hard to hold back his tears as he once again thought of Jun.
Sho wasn’t sure what needs to be said now, in this situation. Nino will continue when he’s ready and there’s no use forcing him to speak of something he doesn’t want to; so Sho went to take his seat next to the gamer. His presence is the only thing he could offer now.
“Jun has someone else.” he suddenly voiced out, shocking the other but remained silent, waiting for him to continue. “He was kissing him when I got home.” Tears were threatening to fall once more but not if Sho could help it.
Sho’s glance shifted across the room in such speed that could not be explained to find the box of tissue that was supposedly place on the coffee table but now nowhere to be seen. He silently cursed Aiba as he often and always misplaced his things. Not wanting to leave Nino’s side, he slowly leaned closer to the gamer, gently kissing away the threatening tears.
“Nino, take your time..” Sho said, holding the seemingly fragile body in his embrace; seeing the little brat in this state made his heart ache.
The night was long as Nino cried tanks and tanks of tears with Sho by his side, muttering comforting words gently into his system. Both men ended up falling asleep on the couch with the younger in the older one’s arms.
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As beaming sunlight shone into the living room, Nino had a hard time opening his eyes properly. ‘This is not my house.’ was the first thing that got into his head. Looking around frantically as he recalled what had happened last night.
“Morning princess..” someone greeted from the door, followed by a click as the door closed.
“I’m not a princess..” he mumbled under his breath making the person who greeted him chuckle.
“Anyhow, I’ve called in sick for you..” he said, placing the bag of food he bought for them both on the counter. “and also earned myself a very long lecture from our manager, thank you very much. You owe me the morning newspaper to make up for that.” he smiled, serving the food after heating them up.
“I don’t feel like eating..” Nino admitted. “do you mind if I just have milk?”
“Milk?” Sho’s eyes widen in pure shock; Nino drinking milk????
“with mint after that.” he smiled making Sho smile along.
Just when the atmosphere was getting nice between the two, the door bell just has to ring breaking the mood.
“I’ll get that.” Nino offered as the other nodded then went to get the milk the gamer wanted, not forgetting the mint.
Nino instantly froze at the sight of his boyfriend standing at the front door with that horrendous friend and their riida. Neither one moved a muscle, just staring at each other at the door while Ohno looked as if he had a tough night as he’s already started day dreaming.
“Owh, you’re here!”Sho said as he walked out of the kitchen with Nino’s warm milk, fresh from the microwave. “I thought you said you people will be dropping by later this evening?”
“Ah~ yes, Masaki said he wants to visit now since we all have the day off.” Jun said, walking into the apartment.
“So I was the only one who got lectured but ALL of us got the day off. How fair.” he pouted.
Nino was silent as he eyed Jun sitting next to Aiba while Ohno gently hit Sho’s head for ditching him last night without warning. He was hurt to no extend and that, Sho noticed it all. Struggling with his emotions, Nino reached out for the warm glass of milk prepared for him.
“Kazu..” Jun spoke, Nino froze. “Since when did you start drinking milk? I thought you hated it.” As he finished his sentence, he turned to Sho “Sho-kun, do you have juice? I think Kazu will prefer that more than milk.”
Without himself knowing, he shifted closer towards Aiba as the other put his hand on his lap. Ohno on the other hand had fallen asleep on Sho’s single couch. Nino’s eyes were burning in anger and in disappointment seeing Jun so close to Aiba in front of him without trying to explain what he had done to him.
Enduring the sight in front of him was silently killing the gamer. He hesitantly stood up, needing a breath as he made his way to the kitchen where Sho was preparing his juice that was requested by Jun.
“Nino?” Sho turned around to find Nino standing by the door staring at him with watery eyes making the rapper all uncomfortable. “Is the person Aiba-kun?” he asked, starting to regret why he asked right after.
Silence explains better than words in this situation that they’re in. Sho knew better. He’s been watching him since the very beginning anyways. Seeing the state Nino is in now broke his heart more than being rejected.
Tears could be seen forming in the gamer’s eyes but none flowed out as he stood near the counter, slightly shaking. ‘He’s been crying so much..’ Sho thought, feeling so extremely useless. He naturally took the younger one into his embrace, hugging him so ever tightly, telling him that it’s fine and that he’ll be with him.
“Sho..” Nino said, clinging himself onto the other “can I stay here tonight? Please?”
“eh?”
“I can’t?” the gamer continued, looking all cute making Sho’s heart race.
“Of course you can.. I mean, sure” mentally hitting himself for slurring, Sho tried to stay composed no matter how happy he was now that Nino wanted to stay over, even if it’s just for one night.
He wants to be by the gamer’s side when he needed him. He doesn’t want to be the bad guy for taking advantage when he’s at his lowest but all the more, he doesn’t want to leave his side.
“Don’t worry, I’ll tell Jun about it.” Sho offered when he saw the other deep in his thoughts, receiving a smile in return.
“Thank you, Sho.”
Sho took hold of Nino’s hand, tightly holding onto it as they both made their way to the living room where the others were. Jun, shamelessly was kissing Aiba on the couch with Aiba moaning softly obviously enjoying himself.
“ahem~” the rapper cleared his throat, catching everyone’s attention which includes sleepy riida’s as well. “Nino will be staying over tonight with me.. I’m sure you know it is due to what purposes right?” Sho stressed out his point, glaring at Jun with the deathliest that he could come up with.
“Jun-chan.. I think we should leave..” Aiba suggested, unable to bear with Sho’s horrifying looks which Jun nodded, wanting to get out of the apartment before Sho eats them up with his intense gaze.
Hand in hand, the unofficial couple left Sho’s apartment and not a single second did Sho’s glare left them. Feeling the stabbing pain in his heart, feeling the misery to lose someone important to another who’s a best friend, feeling the disappointment to a betrayal, different emotions rushed in, attacking Nino’s system without mercy.
“Sh..Sho..” Nino was once again sobbing, crystal tears running down his cheeks life a waterfall.
Sho didn’t want to rush things. Nino just fell out of love and it might have negative effects if he were to push things a little too far but still, he could not stop himself from leaning forward so that he’ll be able to kiss the tears away, bringing both their bodies closer to each other.
“Nino~” Sho naturally started.. “Can you please grant me the permission to be by your side always, to protect you, to kiss away your tears, to hug away your worries, and most of all, to let me love you.” tightening the hug, he could feel a very slight nod, almost shy.
Smiling satisfied, and with his heart racing a thousand miles, Sho slowly broke the hug so that he could see Nino’s angelic face. Gently he cupped the younger’s face as the other enjoyed the soft touch. Nothing could be more perfect for Sho. It’s more than a dream come true. Nino has accepted him and allowed him to be by his side. Now, from there, he could slowly gain the younger’s trust and they may be able to take a step further into their relationship.
“Kazu, I love you..” he placed a small peck on the gamer’s lips. “so much that you could not imagine.” He smiled and so did the other, staying in each other’s embrace, enjoying the comfort, they both could not ask for more.
Being carried by the flow of love, both started kissing, gently and filled with love when it slowly turned into a passionate one then later turned into a demanding one with messy noises filling the apartment making it look like a place of harmony.
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‘you gotta be joking me~’ Ohno thought as he laid still ‘how long more do I have to act asleep?’ but deep down, he’s happy that Sho could spend his days with the person he love truly and sincerely.
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A/N- so this is finally done.. took longer than I intended >.<" I think I'm losing my touch to writing -_-" It's sorta messy and rushed at the end right? >.<"" hope you all like it ne~ <3
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