A piece of EroPi for sweetspicyhot
Gift Fic for sweetspicyhot
Title: I can’t stop falling in love with you
Pairing: PiKame (Guest appearance by Jin and Ryo)
Rating/Warning: PG-13
Summary: Sometimes love is stronger than a man's convictions.
Note: This is specially written for sweetspicyhot. Dear, it’s an honor to be writing for you and hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I did writing it for you.
“You look like shit” the cold remarks greeted him as he settled in, strapping himself on the leather seat. His overly packed duffle bag, tossed unceremoniously to the back seat, ignoring the disapproving grunts from the driver.
“Thank you” he quipped bitterly with a visible pout, glancing sideway and noting the freshly trimmed brown mobbed, expensive designer jeans and vintage loose v-neck top the other guy was donning, looking as if he just popped out from a photo shoot. He probably did.
Unconsciously, his hand moved to rub the back of his stiffed neck, eyes fell on his own attire. Pi sighed in defeat realizing how un-idol-like he dressed, themed with unkempt hair, faded old jeans and his abused rolling stone t-shirt. Well, at least he had the decency to shave before he stepped out from the house.
“So…” Kame’s lips curved mockingly “She finally kicked you out, huh.”
“I moved out” he barked, defending the little pride left in him.
“Of course” not even bothering to give him a glance, Kame drove forwards, expression well hidden behind his oversized shades “You should at least wear some eye make-up. Those puffy red eyes don’t do much for your argument.”
Pi instantly sit up straight and pulled down the car’s sun visor, staring intently at the small vanity mirror, mumbling under his breath “Shit”. As he reclined back towards his seat, something cold poked his arm “What the…”
“Here” Kame replied quietly, handling him the sunglass he was wearing earlier, revealing the fine eyeliner at the corner of his eyes “You need it more than I do.”
Pi swallowed silently, eyes soften as he saw Kame’s thin lips curled upward in a small reassuring smile; recalling their junior days when Kame would be the cry baby and he’ll be sitting next to him, sleeves soaked wet. “Thanks” Pi quickly slipped it on, feeling his eyes starting to well up again.
************
“So, he just pick you up without any question ask?” the rough voice at the other end questioned suspiciously. The call was put on speaker phone as he was busy sorting his stuff in the build-in wardrobe.
“Yeah” Pi replied, laying his shirts on the bed, making mental note to borrow Kame’s iron later.
“That is so like him, picking dirty lost puppy” the guy’s evil laughed echoed in the small guest room.
Pi picked his phone and turned off the speaker phone “Oh shut up. He’s a saint compare to you. At least, I know he wont rat me out like you did?”
“Oh come on. I was drunk. Besides, you were unhappy with the relationship anyway. I was just conveniently hinting that you swing both ways, helping you to move out from such unhealthy relationship” the caller explained between giggles “At least, now you can finally step out from the closet proudly.”
“I’m hanging up. Bye” the small device bounced almost violently as Pi tossed it on the messy bed, mumbling under his breath “Why are we even friends?”
“With who?”
Startled by the unexpected voice, Pi turned around instantly, feeling his cheeks burning seeing Kame leaning casually on the wooden door frame “Ryo. I was on the phone with him a moment ago. How much did you heard?”
Kame chuckled, looking amused “Not much. Since we are on the topic, why aren’t you staying with him? I always thought the two of you are inseparable.”
“Huh, as if” he huffed in response. Then he shyly added “You were the first in my list.”
“Yeah right?” Kame rolled his eyes, stubbornly waiting for the real answer.
Knowing he cant’t avoid it, Pi replied in a much softer tone “Ryo’s in Osaka and Jin is such a nag lately, he sounds exactly like Meisa. I guess marriage does things to you.”
“Am I the third in your list then?” Kame’s eyes bored expectantly.
Pi bowed his head lower, averted his eyes from Kame’s “Forth actually. Toma is filming in Saitama.”
Then unexpectedly the room erupted with his merry laughter. Pi stood still, not sure how to response.
It took almost a minute before Kame calmly stood straight and smiled earnestly “I have some pasta leftover, would that be okay for you?”
“Definitely” he replied quickly.
“I’ll go and heat it up then” Kame turned around to leave Pi to continue unpacking his stuff.
But before Kame could step out, Pi suddenly asked “How about you? If you’re in need, who will be he first in your list?”
Kame’s lips twitched upward as he replied “Akira-kun.”
****************
He stirred in bed, pulling the cover up as he tried to block away the blaring sound of the alarm. As the deafening sound continued, Pi rolled over and reached for the small device and quickly shut it, craving for the peace and quiet.
But not long after, another voice echoed in the room, forcing him out from his dreamland “Wakeup sleepy head.”
Pi instantly wrapped himself with the fluffy cover, hiding behind the protective warmth.
He pulled the cover tighter as he felt Kame trying to snatch it away from him.
“Go away” his sleepy voice sound hoarse.
“You’re going to work” Kame insisted, he but already stopped trying to unwrap the human sushi roll.
“I’m a jobless bum. A NEET” Pi mumbled inside under his cover.
“No you’re not. You are an idol” Kame’s voice was clear “Now act as one.”
Pi tightened his hold in protest “I deserve at least 3 break-up off day.”
Then the room fell into a complete silence. Pi almost thought Kame already left if not for the warm presence by his side. A minute later, he felt a soft tap on his head “I’ll let your manager know that you’re not well then. But only for today okay.”
“Thanks Kame” Pi muffled a reply, not sure whether Kame could hear him or not.
****************
“How was your day?” Pi asked as soon as Kame slumped himself on the couch, placing his head on the headrest.
“Hectic” Kame replied listlessly “We finished the recording but still have not finalized on the PV concept yet.”
Staring affectionately at Kame, Pi pushed himself up “I’ll get you something cold then.”
But before he could leave for the kitchen, Kame’s delicate fingers circled around his wrist “It’s okay. Just stay.”
Kame gingerly lifted his head and as if it’s a cue, Pi slides in and placed Kame’s head on his lap, fingers entangled in the honey brown hair.
“How was your day?” Kame’s turn to asked.
“Lonely” he admitted truthfully “Doing some self-reflection.”
“Have you tried to talk things with her?” Kame closed his eyes, enjoying the soft massage Pi was giving him.
“It’s over” Pi replied bitterly “Both of us should have ended it long ago but I guess, I was just afraid to be alone.”
“Hmm, I know that feeling” Kame answered in almost a whisper “I usually ended up stuffing myself with comfort food when I’m lonely.”
“Ice cream?” Pi poked Kame’s cheek playfully, noting how chubby he had became compare to their younger years, but still cute nevertheless.
“Haagen-Dazs’s cookies and cream” Kame answered in a guilty laugh.
“Neh Kame, you can always call me when you’re lonely”
Kame replied with a smile beautifully plastered on his serene face.
****************
“Huh? With Kame? Our Kamenashi Kazuya” Jin exclaimed in disbelief, whistled playfully “For the past 2 weeks.”
Pi rolled his eyes in annoyance at Jin’s conceited statement of ‘Our Kamenashi’, wanting so much to remind him that he’s no longer in KAT-TUN. But knowing how sensitive Jin has been lately, nitpicking on everything as if he’s the one pregnant and having hormone issues, Pi kicked Jin under the table instead.
“Fuck” Jin groaned in pain, rubbing the spot intensely “What’s that for?”
“You’re too loud” Pi replied nonchalantly, dodging the flying fries Jin was throwing at him.
Jin then picked his oversized burger and took a big bite of it. Between chews, he asked “But why Kame?”
“What not?” Pi asked in feigned innocence, sipping his drink while avoiding eye contact.
“Are you trying to get in his pants” he spat directly.
Pi almost choked his drink, cheeks shaded instantly “Fuck, can’t you be more discreet? We’re in public place.”
“Well, it’s not like a secret anyway. Everyone knows how you’ve been crushing over him since like ‘Forever’” Jin added nonchalantly, continued eating his food in his own pace “Except for Kame I guess. He’s a turtle after all.”
“It’s not that simple” Pi finally replied to Jin after a moment of silence “He’s a friend. A good friend I hate to lose. I can’t just barge in and confess that I like him in that way.”
“So, did fucking girls solve your problem then?” Jin asked in return, provoking his best friend further, flashing his devilish smile.
“You know, you’re getting more vocal lately. Annoyingly vocal” Pi hissed, eyeing Jin sharply.
“Well, it’s Meisa. She told me I should always speak my mind” Jin answered proudly. Then he added with much concern “Anyway, I still think moving in with Kame is not a wise move.”
“I’ll be fine” Pi replied quietly, definite unsure himself.
****************
“They look so real. Are you sure this is a virtual marriage only?” Pi hugged his pillow tightly, eyes intently fixed on the 42’ plasma TV, staring at the beautiful couple strolling and frolicking by the seaside.
“I know right. I mean, just look at how they stare at each other so lovingly” Kame added in the same matching dreamy eyes “You know, I met Nickhun-ssi once on a music show with his 2pm members, he really looks like a prince; a Thai prince. And his arms were this big.”
“He’s too pretty for my taste” Pi replied curtly, feeling the tinge of jealousy at the mentioned of the Korean-Thai idol.
“Oh really?” Kame giggled to himself “Who’s your type then? Victoria-ssi?”
“Ahh” he was left speechless, unable to reply to Kame.
But it seemed Kame won’t let the question slip that easily, he asked again “If you ever get a chance to appear on ‘We Got Married’, who would be your ideal partner?”
“I need someone who is caring and loving, someone who can cook and take good care of me coz I’m hopeless in that department. But most important, someone I can talk and rely on” Pi replied attentively.
“Sound like an ideal partner indeed” Kame nodded silently “Who is she?”
“Shuji-kun” Pi replied shyly.
************
“So, have you confess your undying love yet” Ryo asked, as he sprawled on the wooden dance floor, watching his best friend practiced
Pi almost stumbled to the floor with the sudden question but quickly pulled his poker face “No such thing” he replied and quickly stepped onto the tempo once again “I’m pretty much happy with our current arrangement.”
“As housemate?” Ryo hissed blatantly “You’re such a girl.”
“Girls don’t do confession” Pi laughed at his own joke.
************
“Ah Pi. I’ve been waiting for you” a familiar, overly bubbly guy opened the door for him.
In confusion he asked, eyes wandered inside the apartment he had been lounging for the past few weeks “Where’s Kame?”
“Cooking” the guy replied in such a menacing tone, pulling Pi’s arm and tugging him close as they stepped into the spacious living hall “You look surprise. Kame cooks all the time, you know.”
“I know” he replied, unable to hide his annoyance with the unexpected guest’s tone of familiarity towards Kame “Why are you here Nino?”
Smirking evilly, Nino opened his mouth to reply, but stopped immediately seeing Kame suddenly appeared with his checkered apron “Ah you’re back. I’m making curry today.”
At that very moment, Nino left his side and creeping his way towards Kame, clinging possessively “My favorite dish.”
“No it’s not” Kame stared blankly at his the older guy.
“It is now” he then pulled Kame away; dragging him to kitchen as he purposely announced loudly “We should not let our guest wait too long. Pi looks famish. Why don’t you go and have a rest first, I’ll help Kame set the table.”
Pi rooted at the spot, feeling his world crumbled to his feet watching how at ease Nino was with Kame, affectionately showing their skinship.
He was still lost in his world when he felt a light tap on his shoulder “Pi, are you alright?” Kame soft voice brought him back to reality.
He chewed his lips, nodding silently; afraid his voice might betray him.
“Why don’t you go and change first, rest a bit. I’ll call for you when the food is ready” Kame gave him a light push urging to make a move.
Half an hour later, the three of them seated at Kame dining hall, enjoying their dinner.
“Why are you not eating?” Nino asked, pouring himself another glass of ice water, trying to cool off his taste bud.
“I am” Pi quickly put another spoonful of the curry rice into his mouth.
“You should eat more. Curry is one of Kame’s best dishes, right after his famous Carbonara of course” Nino winked playfully at Kame.
“Nino, why are you being overly nice to me today?” Kame asked suspiciously.
“What do you mean? I’m always nice to you” Nino faked a pout, pretended to look hurt at the accusation.
“You’re always nice when you want something?” Kame said bluntly instead.
“I miss you” Nino replied instead “I’ve been away for only 3 weeks and you already got yourself a housemate. How are we supposed to have our all night session with him around?”
Then Pi quickly interjected “I’m only crashing in for awhile. I’ll be moving out tomorrow.”
“You are?” Kame asked in surprise.
“Yeah. I found a new apartment not far away from the agency” he lied behind his bitter smile.
“Ah. That’s great” Nino happily interrupted, patting Pi’s back “This deserves a toast. I’ll get some beer for us” he left the table.
“Why so sudden?” Kame asked quietly.
“I don’t want to trouble you further” he replied with a matching sadness.
“You already did” Kame answered, picking up his plate and disappeared into the kitchen.
************
“Shit! What happened to you?” Ryo gasped as soon as he opened his apartment door revealing his distraught looking best friend. He pulled the guy in and guided him to the small living room.
Pi seemed to be in dazed, slumped himself onto the leather couch with such solemn expression; quietly muttered “He’s seeing someone else”
“Who? Kame? Seriously?” Ryo exclaimed loudly in one breath, fingers fiddling to fish out his phone “I’m calling for some help.”
“Help?” Pi quipped weakly, eyes fixed on his feet.
“Shh…” Ryo shushed him up “Hello Jin, come to my place immediately. We have code red over here.”
Half an hour later, Jin came by with a dozen of cold beer, 2 packs of cigarette and few bags of chips.
“They only got this brand” he tried to explain while Ryo rambling about Jin can’t even get the beer right. Then turning his attention to Pi, he gently slipped his arm around the Pi’s shoulder “So, is it true? Did he reject you?”
“I did not even confess” Pi replied under his breath “I don’t have to now.”
“Huh? So you just assumed he’s seeing someone else” Jin was a bit perplexed by the answer.
“The guy was there. They were flirting with each other, it was so obvious” hands clasped tightly around the small cushion on his lap, chewing his lips bitterly.
“But, the last time we spoke, he said he’s not seeing anyone exclusively. I mean I’m sure he dates, but nothing serious” Jin said as he offered the cancer stick to his friend.
Pi shook his head, but reach for the cold beer instead “I’m positive they are together. The skinship was obnoxious and you should have seen how Nino…”
“Nino!” Jin and Ryo exclaimed in unison, almost shouting at each other.
“Ninomiya Kazunari from Arashi?” Ryo asked clearly.
“Yeah” Pi replied, feeling his throat hurt just by saying out the name aloud.
But then, the atmosphere changed drastically.
“I’ve wasted my precious time for this false alarm” Jin threw a small pillow towards Ryo direction “I was baby-shopping with Meisa when you called. She’s going to kill both of you if she found out I left her for this joke.”
“Fuck~ How am I supposed to know. Besides, you should see him when he stood at my doorway with that suicidal look. It was a real deal” Ryo threw the cushion back.
“Wait! What are you guys talking about? It was real~” Pi’s voice rose a notch, annoyed at his friends insensitivity.
“No it’s not” again Ryo and Jin spoke in such unison; they sound like the annoying twin in Alice in Wonderland.
“It’s just Nino” Jin explained whilst blowing his cigarette smoke at Pi’s face; purposely.
“Huh! What do you mean?” covering his mouth and nose instinctively.
“Nino flirts with everyone” Ryo joined in, gulping his drink in much relax manner, recalling his own encounter with the brat “You should have known better.”
“It’s different. They seemed very close and Nino was really familiar in Kame’s house, insisting to help Kame sets the table and such. He even mentioned about their ‘all night session’ Pi protested, refused to believe his friends cynical explanation.
“Nino is staying two floors down from Kame’s. He’s the annoying neighbor barging in all the time” Jin explained earnestly, knowing Pi was still in denial.
“But that doesn’t explain when he said…” Pi quickly interjected.
But Jin was even faster in cutting his words “They were playing video games. Recently, Kame was feeling a bit left out when Yuichi, Junno and Tat-chan keep on talking about video games. And knowing that perfectionist brat, I bet Kame tried to get some tips from the Master himself; Nino” Jin explained, reaching for the chips.
“Hey where are you going?” Ryo called when Pi suddenly jumped off the couch reaching for the door, He left without another word spoken, leaving his clueless best friends happily finishing the beers. Meisa called an hour later.
*************
“What do you want” Kame’s voice laced with hostility as he opened the door for Pi, blocking the doorway from further intrusion.
“Can we talk” Pi asked softly, staring at Kame’s brown orbs expectantly; noting they were red.
“I’m not in the mood to talk” he replied, pushing the door close.
But Pi quickly held out his hand, stubbornly holding it open “Please Kame. I have an explanation for the way I reacted yesterday.”
“You left this morning without even saying goodbye” Kame was clearly hurt “Do you think the small post-it note on my fridge is sufficient?”
“Please Kame… I know I was wrong and you don’t have to forgive me. But there’s something you need to know.”
“What?” the younger guy refused to give in, arms folded stubbornly “You can say it here.”
“I love you” Pi blurted out, not caring if anyone else hear him “I have always love you since we were in junior years. Since our Shuji-Akira days.”
Kame was baffled by the revelation, but quickly pulled his poker face “What are you talking about? You dated Maki back then.”
“I was in denial. I was scared. I thought by dating her I can fix myself” Pi reached out for Kame’s hands.
“Pi, you just broke up. I don’t want to be your rebound guy” Kame tried to pull his hands away from Pi’s strong grip.
“You are not and will never be the rebound guy” Pi tighten his hold “You’re simply the guy I fall in love with. I tried so hard to deny it before, but I don’t want to anymore” he said. “I went ballistic seeing how friendly and flirty Nino was with you. I thought you guys were seeing each other.”
“He’s just a nosy neighbor teaching me video games” Kame shook his head, trying hard to hold back his smile.
“Yeah, Jin and Ryo told me off half an hour ago” he answered with uncertain smile.
“And you rushed here to confess” Kame asked, stepping aside to give way for Pi.
“I just thought I may still have a chance to seek your forgiveness” he did not move an inch. Too afraid for further rejection.
Sensing the hesitant in the guy, Kame leaned in and casually pecked his cheek “You’re forgiven.”
“Does that mean, you love me too?” Pi asked immediately, his eyes lighted brightly.
“That is for you to find out” Kame’s lips twitched into a seductive smirk, signaling Pi to stepped in.
They held hands as they walked into Kame’s living hall, but Kame quickly freed himself to clean up when he realized it was in such a mess with DVD boxes scattered all over the place.
Pi tried to hide his smile but failed miserably when he saw a tub of Haagen-Dazs cookies and cream on the table. Carefully lifting up the small tub, Pi said lightly “I’ve told you to call me when you’re lonely.”
Kame’s face reddened as he quickly snatched it away “It is your fault. If I gain weight tomorrow, you’ll have to take responsibility.”
Seconds later, Pi held Kame close, hugging him from behind as he whispered “I can think of many ways we can solve this problem.”
Title: I can’t stop falling in love with you
Pairing: PiKame (Guest appearance by Jin and Ryo)
Rating/Warning: PG-13
Summary: Sometimes love is stronger than a man's convictions.
Note: This is specially written for sweetspicyhot. Dear, it’s an honor to be writing for you and hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I did writing it for you.
“You look like shit” the cold remarks greeted him as he settled in, strapping himself on the leather seat. His overly packed duffle bag, tossed unceremoniously to the back seat, ignoring the disapproving grunts from the driver.
“Thank you” he quipped bitterly with a visible pout, glancing sideway and noting the freshly trimmed brown mobbed, expensive designer jeans and vintage loose v-neck top the other guy was donning, looking as if he just popped out from a photo shoot. He probably did.
Unconsciously, his hand moved to rub the back of his stiffed neck, eyes fell on his own attire. Pi sighed in defeat realizing how un-idol-like he dressed, themed with unkempt hair, faded old jeans and his abused rolling stone t-shirt. Well, at least he had the decency to shave before he stepped out from the house.
“So…” Kame’s lips curved mockingly “She finally kicked you out, huh.”
“I moved out” he barked, defending the little pride left in him.
“Of course” not even bothering to give him a glance, Kame drove forwards, expression well hidden behind his oversized shades “You should at least wear some eye make-up. Those puffy red eyes don’t do much for your argument.”
Pi instantly sit up straight and pulled down the car’s sun visor, staring intently at the small vanity mirror, mumbling under his breath “Shit”. As he reclined back towards his seat, something cold poked his arm “What the…”
“Here” Kame replied quietly, handling him the sunglass he was wearing earlier, revealing the fine eyeliner at the corner of his eyes “You need it more than I do.”
Pi swallowed silently, eyes soften as he saw Kame’s thin lips curled upward in a small reassuring smile; recalling their junior days when Kame would be the cry baby and he’ll be sitting next to him, sleeves soaked wet. “Thanks” Pi quickly slipped it on, feeling his eyes starting to well up again.
************
“So, he just pick you up without any question ask?” the rough voice at the other end questioned suspiciously. The call was put on speaker phone as he was busy sorting his stuff in the build-in wardrobe.
“Yeah” Pi replied, laying his shirts on the bed, making mental note to borrow Kame’s iron later.
“That is so like him, picking dirty lost puppy” the guy’s evil laughed echoed in the small guest room.
Pi picked his phone and turned off the speaker phone “Oh shut up. He’s a saint compare to you. At least, I know he wont rat me out like you did?”
“Oh come on. I was drunk. Besides, you were unhappy with the relationship anyway. I was just conveniently hinting that you swing both ways, helping you to move out from such unhealthy relationship” the caller explained between giggles “At least, now you can finally step out from the closet proudly.”
“I’m hanging up. Bye” the small device bounced almost violently as Pi tossed it on the messy bed, mumbling under his breath “Why are we even friends?”
“With who?”
Startled by the unexpected voice, Pi turned around instantly, feeling his cheeks burning seeing Kame leaning casually on the wooden door frame “Ryo. I was on the phone with him a moment ago. How much did you heard?”
Kame chuckled, looking amused “Not much. Since we are on the topic, why aren’t you staying with him? I always thought the two of you are inseparable.”
“Huh, as if” he huffed in response. Then he shyly added “You were the first in my list.”
“Yeah right?” Kame rolled his eyes, stubbornly waiting for the real answer.
Knowing he cant’t avoid it, Pi replied in a much softer tone “Ryo’s in Osaka and Jin is such a nag lately, he sounds exactly like Meisa. I guess marriage does things to you.”
“Am I the third in your list then?” Kame’s eyes bored expectantly.
Pi bowed his head lower, averted his eyes from Kame’s “Forth actually. Toma is filming in Saitama.”
Then unexpectedly the room erupted with his merry laughter. Pi stood still, not sure how to response.
It took almost a minute before Kame calmly stood straight and smiled earnestly “I have some pasta leftover, would that be okay for you?”
“Definitely” he replied quickly.
“I’ll go and heat it up then” Kame turned around to leave Pi to continue unpacking his stuff.
But before Kame could step out, Pi suddenly asked “How about you? If you’re in need, who will be he first in your list?”
Kame’s lips twitched upward as he replied “Akira-kun.”
****************
He stirred in bed, pulling the cover up as he tried to block away the blaring sound of the alarm. As the deafening sound continued, Pi rolled over and reached for the small device and quickly shut it, craving for the peace and quiet.
But not long after, another voice echoed in the room, forcing him out from his dreamland “Wakeup sleepy head.”
Pi instantly wrapped himself with the fluffy cover, hiding behind the protective warmth.
He pulled the cover tighter as he felt Kame trying to snatch it away from him.
“Go away” his sleepy voice sound hoarse.
“You’re going to work” Kame insisted, he but already stopped trying to unwrap the human sushi roll.
“I’m a jobless bum. A NEET” Pi mumbled inside under his cover.
“No you’re not. You are an idol” Kame’s voice was clear “Now act as one.”
Pi tightened his hold in protest “I deserve at least 3 break-up off day.”
Then the room fell into a complete silence. Pi almost thought Kame already left if not for the warm presence by his side. A minute later, he felt a soft tap on his head “I’ll let your manager know that you’re not well then. But only for today okay.”
“Thanks Kame” Pi muffled a reply, not sure whether Kame could hear him or not.
****************
“How was your day?” Pi asked as soon as Kame slumped himself on the couch, placing his head on the headrest.
“Hectic” Kame replied listlessly “We finished the recording but still have not finalized on the PV concept yet.”
Staring affectionately at Kame, Pi pushed himself up “I’ll get you something cold then.”
But before he could leave for the kitchen, Kame’s delicate fingers circled around his wrist “It’s okay. Just stay.”
Kame gingerly lifted his head and as if it’s a cue, Pi slides in and placed Kame’s head on his lap, fingers entangled in the honey brown hair.
“How was your day?” Kame’s turn to asked.
“Lonely” he admitted truthfully “Doing some self-reflection.”
“Have you tried to talk things with her?” Kame closed his eyes, enjoying the soft massage Pi was giving him.
“It’s over” Pi replied bitterly “Both of us should have ended it long ago but I guess, I was just afraid to be alone.”
“Hmm, I know that feeling” Kame answered in almost a whisper “I usually ended up stuffing myself with comfort food when I’m lonely.”
“Ice cream?” Pi poked Kame’s cheek playfully, noting how chubby he had became compare to their younger years, but still cute nevertheless.
“Haagen-Dazs’s cookies and cream” Kame answered in a guilty laugh.
“Neh Kame, you can always call me when you’re lonely”
Kame replied with a smile beautifully plastered on his serene face.
****************
“Huh? With Kame? Our Kamenashi Kazuya” Jin exclaimed in disbelief, whistled playfully “For the past 2 weeks.”
Pi rolled his eyes in annoyance at Jin’s conceited statement of ‘Our Kamenashi’, wanting so much to remind him that he’s no longer in KAT-TUN. But knowing how sensitive Jin has been lately, nitpicking on everything as if he’s the one pregnant and having hormone issues, Pi kicked Jin under the table instead.
“Fuck” Jin groaned in pain, rubbing the spot intensely “What’s that for?”
“You’re too loud” Pi replied nonchalantly, dodging the flying fries Jin was throwing at him.
Jin then picked his oversized burger and took a big bite of it. Between chews, he asked “But why Kame?”
“What not?” Pi asked in feigned innocence, sipping his drink while avoiding eye contact.
“Are you trying to get in his pants” he spat directly.
Pi almost choked his drink, cheeks shaded instantly “Fuck, can’t you be more discreet? We’re in public place.”
“Well, it’s not like a secret anyway. Everyone knows how you’ve been crushing over him since like ‘Forever’” Jin added nonchalantly, continued eating his food in his own pace “Except for Kame I guess. He’s a turtle after all.”
“It’s not that simple” Pi finally replied to Jin after a moment of silence “He’s a friend. A good friend I hate to lose. I can’t just barge in and confess that I like him in that way.”
“So, did fucking girls solve your problem then?” Jin asked in return, provoking his best friend further, flashing his devilish smile.
“You know, you’re getting more vocal lately. Annoyingly vocal” Pi hissed, eyeing Jin sharply.
“Well, it’s Meisa. She told me I should always speak my mind” Jin answered proudly. Then he added with much concern “Anyway, I still think moving in with Kame is not a wise move.”
“I’ll be fine” Pi replied quietly, definite unsure himself.
****************
“They look so real. Are you sure this is a virtual marriage only?” Pi hugged his pillow tightly, eyes intently fixed on the 42’ plasma TV, staring at the beautiful couple strolling and frolicking by the seaside.
“I know right. I mean, just look at how they stare at each other so lovingly” Kame added in the same matching dreamy eyes “You know, I met Nickhun-ssi once on a music show with his 2pm members, he really looks like a prince; a Thai prince. And his arms were this big.”
“He’s too pretty for my taste” Pi replied curtly, feeling the tinge of jealousy at the mentioned of the Korean-Thai idol.
“Oh really?” Kame giggled to himself “Who’s your type then? Victoria-ssi?”
“Ahh” he was left speechless, unable to reply to Kame.
But it seemed Kame won’t let the question slip that easily, he asked again “If you ever get a chance to appear on ‘We Got Married’, who would be your ideal partner?”
“I need someone who is caring and loving, someone who can cook and take good care of me coz I’m hopeless in that department. But most important, someone I can talk and rely on” Pi replied attentively.
“Sound like an ideal partner indeed” Kame nodded silently “Who is she?”
“Shuji-kun” Pi replied shyly.
************
“So, have you confess your undying love yet” Ryo asked, as he sprawled on the wooden dance floor, watching his best friend practiced
Pi almost stumbled to the floor with the sudden question but quickly pulled his poker face “No such thing” he replied and quickly stepped onto the tempo once again “I’m pretty much happy with our current arrangement.”
“As housemate?” Ryo hissed blatantly “You’re such a girl.”
“Girls don’t do confession” Pi laughed at his own joke.
************
“Ah Pi. I’ve been waiting for you” a familiar, overly bubbly guy opened the door for him.
In confusion he asked, eyes wandered inside the apartment he had been lounging for the past few weeks “Where’s Kame?”
“Cooking” the guy replied in such a menacing tone, pulling Pi’s arm and tugging him close as they stepped into the spacious living hall “You look surprise. Kame cooks all the time, you know.”
“I know” he replied, unable to hide his annoyance with the unexpected guest’s tone of familiarity towards Kame “Why are you here Nino?”
Smirking evilly, Nino opened his mouth to reply, but stopped immediately seeing Kame suddenly appeared with his checkered apron “Ah you’re back. I’m making curry today.”
At that very moment, Nino left his side and creeping his way towards Kame, clinging possessively “My favorite dish.”
“No it’s not” Kame stared blankly at his the older guy.
“It is now” he then pulled Kame away; dragging him to kitchen as he purposely announced loudly “We should not let our guest wait too long. Pi looks famish. Why don’t you go and have a rest first, I’ll help Kame set the table.”
Pi rooted at the spot, feeling his world crumbled to his feet watching how at ease Nino was with Kame, affectionately showing their skinship.
He was still lost in his world when he felt a light tap on his shoulder “Pi, are you alright?” Kame soft voice brought him back to reality.
He chewed his lips, nodding silently; afraid his voice might betray him.
“Why don’t you go and change first, rest a bit. I’ll call for you when the food is ready” Kame gave him a light push urging to make a move.
Half an hour later, the three of them seated at Kame dining hall, enjoying their dinner.
“Why are you not eating?” Nino asked, pouring himself another glass of ice water, trying to cool off his taste bud.
“I am” Pi quickly put another spoonful of the curry rice into his mouth.
“You should eat more. Curry is one of Kame’s best dishes, right after his famous Carbonara of course” Nino winked playfully at Kame.
“Nino, why are you being overly nice to me today?” Kame asked suspiciously.
“What do you mean? I’m always nice to you” Nino faked a pout, pretended to look hurt at the accusation.
“You’re always nice when you want something?” Kame said bluntly instead.
“I miss you” Nino replied instead “I’ve been away for only 3 weeks and you already got yourself a housemate. How are we supposed to have our all night session with him around?”
Then Pi quickly interjected “I’m only crashing in for awhile. I’ll be moving out tomorrow.”
“You are?” Kame asked in surprise.
“Yeah. I found a new apartment not far away from the agency” he lied behind his bitter smile.
“Ah. That’s great” Nino happily interrupted, patting Pi’s back “This deserves a toast. I’ll get some beer for us” he left the table.
“Why so sudden?” Kame asked quietly.
“I don’t want to trouble you further” he replied with a matching sadness.
“You already did” Kame answered, picking up his plate and disappeared into the kitchen.
************
“Shit! What happened to you?” Ryo gasped as soon as he opened his apartment door revealing his distraught looking best friend. He pulled the guy in and guided him to the small living room.
Pi seemed to be in dazed, slumped himself onto the leather couch with such solemn expression; quietly muttered “He’s seeing someone else”
“Who? Kame? Seriously?” Ryo exclaimed loudly in one breath, fingers fiddling to fish out his phone “I’m calling for some help.”
“Help?” Pi quipped weakly, eyes fixed on his feet.
“Shh…” Ryo shushed him up “Hello Jin, come to my place immediately. We have code red over here.”
Half an hour later, Jin came by with a dozen of cold beer, 2 packs of cigarette and few bags of chips.
“They only got this brand” he tried to explain while Ryo rambling about Jin can’t even get the beer right. Then turning his attention to Pi, he gently slipped his arm around the Pi’s shoulder “So, is it true? Did he reject you?”
“I did not even confess” Pi replied under his breath “I don’t have to now.”
“Huh? So you just assumed he’s seeing someone else” Jin was a bit perplexed by the answer.
“The guy was there. They were flirting with each other, it was so obvious” hands clasped tightly around the small cushion on his lap, chewing his lips bitterly.
“But, the last time we spoke, he said he’s not seeing anyone exclusively. I mean I’m sure he dates, but nothing serious” Jin said as he offered the cancer stick to his friend.
Pi shook his head, but reach for the cold beer instead “I’m positive they are together. The skinship was obnoxious and you should have seen how Nino…”
“Nino!” Jin and Ryo exclaimed in unison, almost shouting at each other.
“Ninomiya Kazunari from Arashi?” Ryo asked clearly.
“Yeah” Pi replied, feeling his throat hurt just by saying out the name aloud.
But then, the atmosphere changed drastically.
“I’ve wasted my precious time for this false alarm” Jin threw a small pillow towards Ryo direction “I was baby-shopping with Meisa when you called. She’s going to kill both of you if she found out I left her for this joke.”
“Fuck~ How am I supposed to know. Besides, you should see him when he stood at my doorway with that suicidal look. It was a real deal” Ryo threw the cushion back.
“Wait! What are you guys talking about? It was real~” Pi’s voice rose a notch, annoyed at his friends insensitivity.
“No it’s not” again Ryo and Jin spoke in such unison; they sound like the annoying twin in Alice in Wonderland.
“It’s just Nino” Jin explained whilst blowing his cigarette smoke at Pi’s face; purposely.
“Huh! What do you mean?” covering his mouth and nose instinctively.
“Nino flirts with everyone” Ryo joined in, gulping his drink in much relax manner, recalling his own encounter with the brat “You should have known better.”
“It’s different. They seemed very close and Nino was really familiar in Kame’s house, insisting to help Kame sets the table and such. He even mentioned about their ‘all night session’ Pi protested, refused to believe his friends cynical explanation.
“Nino is staying two floors down from Kame’s. He’s the annoying neighbor barging in all the time” Jin explained earnestly, knowing Pi was still in denial.
“But that doesn’t explain when he said…” Pi quickly interjected.
But Jin was even faster in cutting his words “They were playing video games. Recently, Kame was feeling a bit left out when Yuichi, Junno and Tat-chan keep on talking about video games. And knowing that perfectionist brat, I bet Kame tried to get some tips from the Master himself; Nino” Jin explained, reaching for the chips.
“Hey where are you going?” Ryo called when Pi suddenly jumped off the couch reaching for the door, He left without another word spoken, leaving his clueless best friends happily finishing the beers. Meisa called an hour later.
*************
“What do you want” Kame’s voice laced with hostility as he opened the door for Pi, blocking the doorway from further intrusion.
“Can we talk” Pi asked softly, staring at Kame’s brown orbs expectantly; noting they were red.
“I’m not in the mood to talk” he replied, pushing the door close.
But Pi quickly held out his hand, stubbornly holding it open “Please Kame. I have an explanation for the way I reacted yesterday.”
“You left this morning without even saying goodbye” Kame was clearly hurt “Do you think the small post-it note on my fridge is sufficient?”
“Please Kame… I know I was wrong and you don’t have to forgive me. But there’s something you need to know.”
“What?” the younger guy refused to give in, arms folded stubbornly “You can say it here.”
“I love you” Pi blurted out, not caring if anyone else hear him “I have always love you since we were in junior years. Since our Shuji-Akira days.”
Kame was baffled by the revelation, but quickly pulled his poker face “What are you talking about? You dated Maki back then.”
“I was in denial. I was scared. I thought by dating her I can fix myself” Pi reached out for Kame’s hands.
“Pi, you just broke up. I don’t want to be your rebound guy” Kame tried to pull his hands away from Pi’s strong grip.
“You are not and will never be the rebound guy” Pi tighten his hold “You’re simply the guy I fall in love with. I tried so hard to deny it before, but I don’t want to anymore” he said. “I went ballistic seeing how friendly and flirty Nino was with you. I thought you guys were seeing each other.”
“He’s just a nosy neighbor teaching me video games” Kame shook his head, trying hard to hold back his smile.
“Yeah, Jin and Ryo told me off half an hour ago” he answered with uncertain smile.
“And you rushed here to confess” Kame asked, stepping aside to give way for Pi.
“I just thought I may still have a chance to seek your forgiveness” he did not move an inch. Too afraid for further rejection.
Sensing the hesitant in the guy, Kame leaned in and casually pecked his cheek “You’re forgiven.”
“Does that mean, you love me too?” Pi asked immediately, his eyes lighted brightly.
“That is for you to find out” Kame’s lips twitched into a seductive smirk, signaling Pi to stepped in.
They held hands as they walked into Kame’s living hall, but Kame quickly freed himself to clean up when he realized it was in such a mess with DVD boxes scattered all over the place.
Pi tried to hide his smile but failed miserably when he saw a tub of Haagen-Dazs cookies and cream on the table. Carefully lifting up the small tub, Pi said lightly “I’ve told you to call me when you’re lonely.”
Kame’s face reddened as he quickly snatched it away “It is your fault. If I gain weight tomorrow, you’ll have to take responsibility.”
Seconds later, Pi held Kame close, hugging him from behind as he whispered “I can think of many ways we can solve this problem.”