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 Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:26 pm
The young Koyasu was silent for a long time. His blue eyes remained fixed on Izzy, his head turning just a bit into the other man's gentle hand.
But then... softly... he voiced a question that would silence any argument over the matter.
"And if those things were to steal you away from me?" Akihiko spoke gently. "Which do you think would make me happier, Ruki? Being as I always was before falling for you... or finally being at peace with you by my side?"
It was so simple.
Akihiko would go back to being Narcissus without Izzy there. Sure he might be nicer than he had been in the past, more fan-friendly as well... but...
He wouldn't be truly happy.
It was be a facade, just as it had always been.
Narcissus would have everything except the one thing he truly longed for over all others.
Love.
"It's hard for me to think this way, yes... and you know I enjoy being the center of attention. But I won't stand there and just keep going if it means you're not standing there too, Ruki." Akihiko replied with a soft sigh. "In truth, I should be thinking about a tour to promote the new album. Press and performances, once it hits shelves I should be all over the news, my face plastered on posters in store windows. I should be doing a photoshoot, magazine interviews, entertainment shows... I should be devising a tour to start right after Christmas but..." the man shook his head. "If you devote yourself to music, Ruki... I'll be gone for months without seeing you. I don't want that." he whispered, bringing Izzy's hand to his lips and kissing the knuckles softly.
Those blue eyes focused in on the man. "Come with me... you can write songs while I tour. You and I could arrange everything before we left and hell we could bring Yuuji along just so the man could take care of any management aspects along the way. You could write your own music and when we came back from the tour, you could throw yourself into producing that music. If you want we could even bring Michi along and both of you could do voice lessons while I rehearsed on stage. No doubt ojisan would spare a vocal coach for a few months if two new stars were going to be benefiting."
Reaching out, Akihiko gently brushed Izzy's hair back, caressing the side of the man's face afterward. "Come with me, Ruki... After the tour I can take a break and help you focus on your rise."
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:38 pm
"You act like you're expecting him to do something rash." Yuuji replied as he held the door to the limo open for Aki, Hiroki, and Nezumi to get into their car.
Smiling, Aki nodded, "He's right, Hiroki." the chairman spoke, looking to the megane-clad man. "Besides, whatever terms Akihiko offers to help get Izzy back on our side, I'll gladly accept. He knows what he wants, and he isn't as foolish as to let it slip through his fingers."
Yuuji couldn't help but laugh softly, "Sounds like you've got faith in him, Aki."
The chairman nodded. "I have faith in Akihiko, yes. Narcissus is another matter."
After that, Yuuji headed to the other limo and got in. They would arrive at the hotel and allow for a wardrobe change, before heading to the party. Smiling, Takagi pulled out a bottled water from a hidden ice chest in the limo and handed it to Michi.
"Looks like you found a few interesting things. How'd you like an American convention, Tanaka-san?" he asked, hating to think that the young man might feel out of place now that Narcissus had run off.
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:05 pm
For a moment, Nakai wondered if he should try and rectify Chiyou's clothing mistake. He was going to have to eventually come up with a way of categorizing the 'kid's' wardrobe so he knew exactly what he was pulling from the closet...
"Your pants are brown, Hi-chan." the blond commented, undressing and putting on a comfortable grey long sleeved t-shirt and a pair of jeans.
He walked into Chiyou's closet, pulling out a pair of blue jeans. "Here, blue would look better than black with the shirt. They're dark blue." Kai spoke with a smile. "And don't worry about cooking. I always cook for other people and they never really cook for me so it's natural really. I've been called too picky about what I eat before." he laughed, hoping to make Chiyou feel better.
After all, he didn't want the vocalist to accidentally chop off a finger in a near-blind attempt at fixing a meal...
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:25 pm
They were finally out of the hospital within the hour, and as the cab took them back to Ryu's place, Naoko couldn't help but stare out the window.
Of course he leaned against his akuma, taking comfort in the other man's presence. But he didn't say anything and simply watched the rain.
He contemplated the fact that his soul was too akin to the weather. Changing without warning, sometimes violently. That thought scared him, because the notion that he could turn into a hurricane without so much as a second thought...
That was what Ryu feared.
And of all things, Naoko didn't want his lover to ever fear him...
However, getting out of the car with the cast, WITHOUT getting it wet, proved to be a very big challenge.
They accomplished it, but both men were pretty soaked by the time they got inside from the down pouring torrent.
"Why is it always raining?!" Naoko laughed, taking a deep breath as he tried to stop laughing at the absurdity of it all.
They had elbowed each other, tripped each other, and pretty much had been a hazard in and of themselves just with the simple task of keeping a cast dry.
"You're soaked, Ryu-kun." the blond pointed out, noticing how Ryuukaze's hair was plastered to his head.
Of course Naoko wasn't much better off, but at least his cast was water-free.
Smiling, Naoko walked into the bathroom and grabbed a couple of towels, tossing one on top of the violinist's head and, with mostly one hand, began to try and towel dry the long locks.
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:23 pm
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:-  Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
"Steal me....away?" he repeated the question and paused as he heard the rest. He was always caught up in those blue eyes; eyes that were liquid mirrors into a stormy soul. But a storm that had eased into a sweet slow circling pond. The pond was indeed at peace for the moment and told him the answers to the questions asked of him.
Ruki didn't wish to believe that Akihiko would sink that low again but somewhere inside he did know that the man was still spoiled, demanding, and prone to anger. He didn't want to see everything he had wishes for to become lost again. So a slight pout formed on his lips,
"You wouldn't go back to that way of life...That would just break my heart...." he whispered and brushed those lips with his soft fingertips. Such full smooth pink shapes that sang such angelic notes.
It was so hard to just think of the future separated and distance even though Shou and his Aunt had told him he could do this. But in his heart he knew where he wanted to be and in that he realized he could not be rushing too fast towards his dream lest he leave everything his heart desired behind. Many of Akihiko's words made sense. It was possible that they could do all of that...and be together. Could he take that chance?
He was compelled to make a choice even if he wasn't certain the outcome. Here, finally, Akihiko had come to him...the real man he thought he had known. To turn away from that would be turning away from everything he had worked so hard for. Even if his own dreams had changed. Although in someways, one dream to bring his stars to the highest heights still burned within even if subdued by his new vision. So finally, he answered and gave his heart to this idea, "I'll come with you, Akihiko. I'm not sure what the future might hold for us but I don't want to leave you behind...I don't want to be without you in my life." His face turned just enough to kiss that palm upon his face before turning towards those blue eyes to kiss the pink fullness beneath them.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:06 pm
What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:-  Asato Hiroki
Chairman's Secretary - Ohayou Productions
Doing what one does best...??
Hiroki actually was caught off guard with that comment and blushed as he got into the car. Nezumi had quite and affect for one brief moment and well Hiroki had to take a second to catch himself. He tried to act like he didn't notice those words but Nezumi probably saw the blush. Hiroki really shouldn't have been thinking that...right then. But his mind went there for but a moment.
So when Yuuji and the Chairman spoke up he was quick to latch on to the words. "Well I hope those words don't have us grinding our teeth later." Hiroki was certain he'd be pulling his hair out later. Koyasu-kun would make deals with the devil to get what he wanted...if such a creature existed.
He wouldn't comment about faith because he had so little when it came to Koyasu-kun. Right now, Hiroki knew that Koyasu-kun was in a different state of mind because of everything that had happened. Who wouldn't be? So Hiroki knew in his own mind that once things returned to even a remote state of 'normal', he'd be dealing with the brat of the kingdom yet again. Yes, he was just a little jaded but Hiroki had people to consider at the company, he had a corporate take over to handle...oh wait, no he didn't, he was to be a manager? Good god, was the Chairman insane? Sometimes, Hiroki wondered in the darker corners of his mind...but then again, the Elephant loved the Tiger very much. Even if that relationship would always be as it was now - Mentor and Mentee.
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Meanwhile in the other limo, Michi was distracted even when Yuuji offered him the bottled water. "Oh...ah thanks." he answered and then pushed his fingers back through his hair. "I think I wanted to go walk through it for a few hours but...yeah I didn't have time. However, the nice members of the staff...well they gave me some things they had behind the counter. It was really nice of them."
His lackluster eyes drifted towards the bag and his smile seemed kind of dull. He didn't make much attempt to continue the conversation and really didn't mention Akihiko for any reason. It wasn't that he wasn't happy for the man but the whirlwind had caught up with Michi and drained him dry.
No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 2:51 pm
With a bit of a smile, Yuuji moved over and sat next to Michi, putting a hand on the younger man's shoulder. "Look... I'm sorry I was so hard on you earlier. About the sight seeing and all. No doubt you're feeling rather overwhelmed, ne?" Takagi asked, seeming genuinely worried about him. "Would you rather not attend the party? It wouldn't be good for you to suddenly collapse from exhaustion or something." he smiled, "I'm sure Aki wouldn't mind, especially after everything you've done for Akihiko."
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:23 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:-  Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
Michi looked down at the bottled water and opened it slowly even as Yuuji moved over beside him. Certainly, he wasn't himself...tired, beat, and just dulled by the whole situation.
"I think so...or just go do something not so..dramatic. Like...go to the movies, walk around town..something that doesn't involve me having to think or worry for awhile." he answered without much enthusiaum.
"I wouldn't fall over at the party, I'm not fragile, I'm just not as worried as everyone else is about making my image look good. I don't even have an image to worry about yet...if you know what I mean." he glanced up from his drink and looked over at Yuuji. "I'm glad Akihiko's having some time to go after the one he cares about. So right now I just want to think of myself for a change. He's really important and everyone fawns over him but I have think about me too. Right now, I could care less about parties, music, or the business. I just want to have some time to reboot...feel good about life again. I still seeing things from Hawaii when I sleep at night."
Taking a drink of his water, he put an elbow on the door and leaned his head on his hand. "Maybe I'm just exhausted."
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:38 pm
Listening to Izzy's words, Akihiko couldn't help but close his eyes as those finger brushed against his lips. Such a soft and gentle touch, full of so much hope and yet sadness at the thought that this musician could become what he had been for a greater part of his life.
In all honesty, Akihiko wanted to change, but without Izzy Lucky by his side, he feared being unable to.
Or at least to fully.
When he heard Izzy's answer, Narcissus couldn't help but smile. "Ruki... You'll really come with me?" the musician whispered, watching the other man with a kind of surprised gentleness.
He honestly didn't know what to say, but luckily he didn't need to say anything because a few moments later, Izzy was kissing him.
For a long moment, Akihiko simply lay there, unable to fully comprehend that this person who he had thought dead was really there, kissing him, promising to go with him.
He couldn't help it. Akihiko pulled Izzy on top of him, wrapping his arms around the man and deepening the kiss, unable to think of anything else right then than the fact that Izzy Lucky... was his.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:50 pm
"Then I'll come with you." Yuuji spoke plainly, smiling happily at Michi.
Before the other man could object however, Takagi continued.
"Think of me, not as a bodyguard, but as a translator. I've been to LA before, numerous times, and it wouldn't hurt to have someone who could show you the sights now, would it?" he asked, opening his own bottle of water. "Aki wouldn't let you wander around LA alone anyway. He'd be too worried that something might happen to you. Besides, hanging out with you on the town sounds a helluva lot more fun than some damn party. Hiroki can manage things well enough in my absence, and he's got Nezumi-san to back him up too if need be.:
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:58 pm
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:- Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
"I'll really come with you, Akihiko." he restated his answered warmly in between that wet kiss. As he was pulled on top, he really couldn't think of anywhere else he wanted to be right now. So in the midst of their kissing he kicked off his shoes behind him and ran his fingers into Akihiko's hair.
Was this the first time, he hadn't worried at all what Akihiko was thinking? Maybe so? Because that happy expression revealed everything. So, the long enjoyable kiss continued with variations of slow...fast and playful nips. Ruki felt he could spend all night just exploring his partner's mouth; a mouth that sang such beautiful notes and so skilled when it came to kissing. "Mmm...so who taught you how to kiss like this...Yuuji? I don't think I'll be letting you up anytime soon." he teased as he pulled at the edge of Akihiko's bottom lip. Of course he knew it wasn't Yuuji but it was fun to see Akihiko's reactions. He knew the man had quite a reputation behind him so years of experience was more than likely.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:09 pm
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:- Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
Michi blinked as Yuuji offered and then had to wonder why. But he couldn't deny the man if they wouldn't let him wander on his own. "Alright...if you're not wanting to go to that party..and are actually able to go with me. Yeah, and I don't need a bodyguard. Unlike Akihiko, I'm not high maintenance." He smiled a little and took another drink of the water then dropped it into the cup holder.
"I think I want to go to a movie theater and have a real tub of buttered popcorn. Ishi-san says that they are bigger here. And then kick back with the everyday people watching the movie. No lime light...no drama." he said as he rubbed his temples. "You sure you have the time?"
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:15 pm
Blue eyes opened slowly as Izzy spoke. Akihiko had seriously never felt so attracted to another person, and having this man laying over him, kissing him with such passion...
"I've had a lot of practice kissing." the musician teased, ignoring the quip about Yuuji.
After all, not only were they cousins, but the other man was perfectly straight.
Straight as an arrow.
Course Yuuji's wife wasn't too fond of Akihiko...
The young Koyasu moved his hands to Izzy's hips and gave the other man a mischievous smirk if ever there was one. "What makes you think you can keep me here? You're not exactly the seme in this relationship... Ruki..." he spoke, whispering Izzy's name with more sensual charm than any man should be able to muster.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:30 pm
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:- Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
"I can tell..." he smiled and sucked on Akihiko's bottom lip before pulling back to kiss the top lip. Ruki was having fun. It had been a long time since either of them had shared like this and didn't go directly for 'other things'.
"It doesn't take me having a seme nature to keep you here...." he muttered back and slid his lips down that jaw line to nibble at the soft neck underneath before moving upward a hair so he could speak. "It just takes this..." His face tilted as he planted a sensual kiss on the edge of Akihiko's ear...."This..." He then blew hot breath over that ear. "And...these words. I...Love...You." he whispered just along the wetness at the edge of that ear before his tongue flicked over it.
"Do you really want to get up?" Sometimes, Ruki knew exactly how to be a delicious minx although he'd never show this side of himself in public.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:35 pm
Yuuji shook his head, "I don't really care for parties to be honest. After all, while I possess the skills to manage any star... I prefer to simply be a bodyguard. And yes, unlike my cousin, I highly doubt you'll be getting into any sort of trouble. But it's better than going alone, isn't it?" he asked honestly, pulling out his phone and sending a text to Aki in question about the matter.
"Movie and popcorn I can do. Afterwards maybe a beer or two at a live club?"
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