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 Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:14 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:-  SHOU
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Two peas in a pod...
"Yes. I know he was kidnapped. His life has been much turmoil as far as I know. Maybe he is happier than I realize because at least he's got stable work minus this recent disaster. But...Mm...I'm not really sure. I try to keep out of their relationship as much as possible. I really do like to keep a tight ship at work. I can't succeed if there's a lot of crazy going on at work. If Naoko-kun wants to tour with Ryuukaze-san then it might be for the best. just to avoid any drama." he picked up his Gordita and nibbled on it again.
"I'll let Hamu figure it out. He's good at those things but yes, Naoko-kun loves the piano. I think he looks at you as his...mmm...rival...or goal. I would love to see that duet one day." he said with a wink.
"I suppose it is hard to listen to that song from your point of view. Being the man that wrote the music behind those words, I know that he threw all his heart into it. And you were a b*****d even if now I know the reason why...I can't say I felt any sympathy for you when I wrote the music." he said honestly but he wouldn't say what he would have done had Narcissus not returned to Izzy's side. Revenge is a dish best served cold..very cold.
"Yes, I agree, brilliant. He's one of those emotional writers. If he feels it, he writes it...so I don't doubt his his heart will have more songs in the future...about you." he chuckled and wondered what sort of songs Izzy would write about the young man. And he was certain that Narcissus would be hoping to find his partner other outlets to sing about. But either way, Shou would find it amusing.
"5 tracks? That would be a good idea!" But then he frowned and seemed thoughtful, "Ah.. well if we added your song in...that might be an issue because we've don't have that music here. And the band we are using hasn't performed it. I am sure I'd be able to play it by ear but I doubt the drummer can. And, mm..we'd have to get a flutist as I remember. I'm sure Lucky can sing it without the music. He's got that talent or he just knows your discography as well as his other stars. " What Shou really wished for was to pull Narcissus on to that single. It was the man's song after all that started this and well, obviously, it had potential to have a second coming. It wasn't often that good songs got a second breath of life like that. Although he wouldn't ask Narcissus to participate. He knew the man was very sensitive about the whole affair.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:25 pm
Yes he had been a b*****d... and he damn well knew it.
For a few minutes, Akihiko didn't say anything. He didn't want to intrude on Izzy's first single.
This was supposed to be his, not Narcissus'...
But...
"If your drummer can do it, then I'll play flute for the piece." Akihiko agreed. "I want Izzy's single to be a success, but I DO NOT want my name anywhere on the books. For all the world knows, the flute just appeared out of thin air and played itself."
Looking pointedly at his water, the musician added in a softer tone. "I want this to be Izzy's first masterpiece. Not another nod to my 'genius'. You know?"
He glanced at Shou, "I'd also prefer if we recorded the karaoke track with me there. Then perhaps you could just lay in the vocals after I'm finished."
After all, the blond was right...
It was damn hard for the man to listen to that song.
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:09 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SHOU
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Two peas in a pod...
"Thin air?" Shou shook his head seeing what length Narcissus would go to stay away from that song. Obviously, he hadn't learned to live with himself and what he had done. Of course, that would take awhile...but still, facing ones nightmares was the only way of getting over it. However, Shou, being a little hypocritical at times could understand. Shou would much stay in LA for awhile than to deal with the drama he knew was coming at home.
"I'll speak to the drummer then and see what can be done. You're name? Well, Narcissus we can say the flute was played by a magical entity but you know your name will appear anyway with the single because originally it was your hit. You know that they have to put the proper credits on there. So even if you weren't credited for the flute you'll be credited for the song." Yes, Shou knew how the other side of the business worked and thus no matter what Narcissus did, his name would show up somewhere.
Then he sighed and tilted his head, "I know It's hard to listen to because it was so real at the time. I know...But it wasn't the real you. He's forgiven you, Narcissus...but you'll have to forgive yourself one day."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:53 pm
"There's a lot that I'll have to forgive about myself one day..." the musician whispered, more to himself than Shou.
Then he looked at the blond and smiled slightly, "Yeah, I know my name will be there because of the song. But I'd rather it be that way than to say I had any part in the actual performance of Izzy's single itself. There's no getting around that bit of credit." downing the rest of his water, Akihiko stood up. "I know Izzy's forgiven me. Believe me, Shou, I know. He's... he's shown it in a way I'd never dreamed possible... but it's a little harder when the guilty party was yourself. Not to mention all the other s**t I've put the poor man through..."
'Before and since...' the young Koyasu couldn't help but think.
Shaking his head, he picked up the now empty gordita wrapper and tossed it in the trash. "Come on, we need to get you upstairs so you can sleep before the hangover sets in." Narcissus teased.
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:23 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SHOU
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Two peas in a pod...
Shou nodded not saying too much to Narcissus' response. It would be something that the man would have to work out on his own. He knew it would take time and a bit of growing inside. He knew that in many ways, he also had a lot of growing to do but...he doubted that was the issues between him and Jun.
Getting up from his chair, he didn't wobble as much. "I think I can make it to bed." he said with a smile even as he slowly walked towards to the door. Oh man, he didn't want a hangover but he had an odd feeling that Narcissus might be right.
Once up stairs, it took him a little more time than he wanted to get out of the incredible boots that had been delivered to him. But once free of them, he seemed to be managing a bit more on his own. "You better get to bed soon Narcissus before he gets up and realizes you haven't been to bed yet."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:45 pm
Following Shou, Akihiko wanted to make sure the man was in bed before he left. Crystal and Rukuro had apparently retired after making sure the blond's room was ready for him.
Complete with a trash can by the bed.
"I will, as soon as you're in that bed." the young Koyasu spoke, pointing to the turned down covers. "And look, our hosts even left you something in case the hangover hits sooner rather than later." he indicated the trash can.
After Shou was in bed, Narcissus smiled from the doorway. "Just get some rest. Apparently, you've got a busy day tomorrow." he said before turning off Shou's light at the switch and heading back to Izzy's room.
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:53 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
When Akihiko finally entered Ruki's room, he'd find the man had swallowed up all the blankets and sheets around him like a cocoon. All there was peeking out of that cocoon was a nose and one toe. Obviously, the man would never be one for a cold climate...ever.
But once Akihiko neared the bed, the nose sniffled once and muffled words came out from within. "Dajoubu ka?"
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:59 pm
Smiling softly, Akihiko grabbed the end of the blankets and slowly, carefully, began unrolling Izzy's little cocoon.
"Yes, I'm fine. Shou came home with your aunt and uncle. I was watching him while they got his bed ready... he's a bit drunk." the musician replied, eventually finding Izzy within the comforter and sheets.
"Let me fix the bed, Ruki..." Akihiko purred the name, hoping to get a response that would let him straighten everything out.
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:04 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
There was a soft sigh in the midst of the cocoon as he listened to Akihiko's explaination. "Ah...i'm glad he's home safe." said the small sleepy voice under the cocoon.
The gossamer peeled away just enough and soon revealed the sleepy butterfly which shivered when the night air found him. But his shoulders relaxed as Akihiko purred out his name and soon, he let Akihiko start fixing the bed.
"Hurry..." he murmured and as soon as Akihiko slipped in, Ruki scooted in the direction of the HEAT!
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:08 pm
Once the bed was fixed, Narcissus slipped in beside Izzy, pulling his lover close. "Shou told me you had frigid toes. I hope I can remedy that." Akihiko teased, giving a light kiss to the man's temple. "Oyasumi, Ruki..."
Not long later, he was finally able to get some sleep.
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:20 pm
------- NEXT DAY -------
The morning comes way to early for the superstar with a hangover. Twisted up in the sheets, he barely remembers the time spent talking to Akihiko. A few things stick in his head but it will take him some time before he remembers it all. In the mean time, Shou drags himself in to the bathroom and becomes like a slug at the bottom of the tub as it fills up with water all around him. He's careful though as he washes his long locks and figures that he might keep the extensions for awhile however, they really are curly.
Fortunate for him, a make up kit was left in his room. Someone must have been warned about the star's need to keep...his appearance private.
It took him what seemed like forever to make it down to the kitchen. He was starving and right now, his head was just a wee bit pounding.
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Ruki had ended up in bed far earlier than Akihiko but he had no idea how he got to the bed. Hadn't he been in the living room. Ugh. Last night...last night was a nightmare but...as he opened his eyes, Akihiko was still there. He didn't leave! He really had thought he would. Snuggling in a little closer, Ruki just didn't want to get up at all. For once, couldn't he just stay in bed...all day. He watched Akihiko's face seeing that sweet angelic look which appeared only when the man slept it seem.
Smiling, he moved a few hairs out of the man's face but then realized that his body was demanding action. So sadly, he had to get up and headed into the bathroom. After a short time there, he might have crawled back in to bed but his nose caught a whiff of....Breakfast. Tummy growling, he decided that Akihiko should get to sleep in for now, and he'd make sure to save him some of whatever had been prepared. So carefully, he sneaked out of the room and down the stairs.
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Hiroki made the earliest flight after heading to the hotel and preparing his things. He left a note for Yuuji about You and that bit of information just in case someone called. Then dragged his things down to the lobby so the limo could take him to the Airport.
He didn't disturb Nezumi because he knew he'd probably not get a warm reception. It wasn't something he wanted to think about right away and it really sucked because he had thought he was doing so well with Nezumi. No thanks to Aki. Sighing he just put his best foot forward and live with his own stupidity for while. He had to get back to work. Things wouldn't wait...not with what was to come.
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Text message to You: Good morning sleepy head. I'm just heading to bed now. Long day at work but things were productive. Let me know when you're back on this side of the ocean. <3 U
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Michi had more fun than he thought he would have while being out with Yuuji. The movie was incredible on the IMAX screen and then the club! Lots of gorgeous California girls and boys all ready to party. Yuuji was right...he was feeling a little more human today. Getting up, he stretched and wandered into the bathroom, noticed the hickey on his neck and couldn't remember who gave it to him.. Was it the blond? or the...brunette? Either way, it was a great time on the dance floor.
Today, he considered...a few tours that were listed on the pamphlets that the hotel had in Japanese. But for now, he got dressed and wondered if Yuuji was up for some breakfast. He had no idea who else would be around for breakfast but today...things were just great!
Heading out of the room he tapped on Yuuji's door. "Hey, you up? Wanna go to Breakfast?
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Crystal was up earlier than most and was in the reading room not to far from Izzy's bedroom. She didn't say anything as he slipped by to go down stairs because he wasn't the one she was waiting to talk to.
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Rukuro was up the earliest and headed in to MeKA quickly to prepare for the arrival of his nephew and Shou. He expected they would be awhile but it would take time to prep the studio just the way they'd need it.
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Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:16 pm
Morning came too soon for Akihiko, and when the musician turned his body, expecting Izzy to be there...
He was alone.
Groaning softly, the musician felt sore, his back aching for the first time in the last couple of days. He thought about calling Michi, to see if the man would help him with the soreness...
Instead, Akihiko pushed himself out of bed and decided, instead, on a hot shower...
The bathroom only made the man more depressed however, because he was faced with his own reflection.
Pale... thinner than he could ever remember being... his back a mass of bruised flesh... two distinct scars in a small shaved patch on the side of his head... hell even his eyes were puffy from the tears he'd shed the night before.
Narcissus wanted to just slam his hand into the mirror and destroy the damn image before him... instead the man got a quick shower.
Once out, he donned the sleep pants again, but didn't want to wear a shirt. He was hot, a little too sweaty from the shower... thankfully he found a bandana in one of Izzy's drawers, and he tied it around his head to better hide his biggest confidence destroyer.
Thankfully, Shou was too drunk the night before to have noticed them.
Back still hurting, but feeling much better due to the hot water, Akihiko left Izzy's room, closing the door behind him, and headed down the hall toward the stairs... not knowing that Crystal was, more than likely, waiting to snatch him before breakfast...
Hiroki wasn't the only one ready to leave that morning. Aki had left explicit instructions with Yuuji, telling the man what had happened the evening previous, before sharing the limo with Asato to the airport.
The chairman didn't speak much however, preferring to read through reports that had been emailed to him.
It wasn't anything against Hiroki... at least not initially. Now though, the elder Koyasu figured he could afford to give his assistant the cold shoulder and silent treatment... until he fessed up about telling Akihiko himself.
Sleep... glorious sleep...
And then room service!
Hot Earl Grey tea, a cinnamon scone, and a nice side of strawberries with cream.
The perfect morning breakfast.
Made even more perfect with a first edition copy of "Man in the High Castle" in his hands...
Made absolutely the best, when Ishihara You got a text message on his phone...
Smiling, he had to reply quickly before returning to his breakfast.
Morning, hun. You better have some good dreams, with me in them, tonight. Glad you had a productive day. I'll text you as soon as I'm in the time zone. <3 U 2.
He'd had a damn lot of fun with Michi the night before, while still being able to maintain surveillance on Nezumi.
Yuuji had called the hotel ahead and had them book rooms with cameras trained to his own frequency. That way, with his iphone, he could easily watch whatever Nezumi did.
It was the only camera he turned on out of the lot, because he knew Aki and Hiroki were together, Akihiko with Izzy, and Michi was with him at the movies and the club.
His instructions from the boss the next morning however, had been disheartening.
Izzy had tried the tiger's patience, and had stubbornly stood his ground. Now Takagi had to figure out how to rip Akihiko away from his lover if Izzy didn't sign the contract.
If Izzy did... well then, no harm done. The duo would go back to Japan as soon as possible... though Yuuji knew that Michi needed a bit of a break. He'd let the man have it, while his cousin got reacquainted with his manager.
So when there was a knock on his door, a half clothed Yuuji in black sleep pants, opening the door and smiled at Michi.
"Tanaka-san, ohayou! Breakfast? Sounds good to me. Let me get changed, come in." he spoke, making room for the other man to come in.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:40 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..
"Thanks!" Michi answered as he walked inside and chose a chair to sit on and be out of the way while Yuuji got himself ready.
"Man, I had such a great time last night. It feels like I've not had that kind of fun in ages. It was like I could breath again. I love LA!" he said cheerfully and leaned back in the chair.
"You sure do know how to pick out great clubs!" Michi rambled on happily. In fact, he was probably the happiest man in the bunch. "I can't think you enough for such a great evening. I'm so glad I can stick around here for a little while.
"Hey so did the Chairman really leave? I thought I heard people this morning but you know I was so far gone I didn't even get up to look."
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:41 pm
Crystal looked up from her book as she heard Ruki's door open a second time. So finally, Koyasu-san was awake. Before he could get to the stairs she called out to him. "Koyasu-san, May I have a word with you?"
------- What wouldn't I do for King and Country...
Yes Sir!------------------------------------------------}:-  Asato Hiroki
Chairman's Secretary - Ohayou Productions
Doing what one does best...?? God only knows...
Meanwhile on the plane. Hiroki had no idea how things went with Izzy. So he also had no clue that the older man knew he had spoken to Akihiko. So he didn't say a word. However, even for Aki, the man was very quiet. Maybe too quiet.
And this made Hiroki wonder...However, it could have been because the man had a horrid past few weeks along with the rest of them? Right? Could Izzy Lucky have turned him down? Well of course if he had, Aki would have said something...Right?
Ok so maybe Aki was just having an Old Man moment and was just being Grouchy. Really to be honest, Hiroki was just too dang tired to care if it were a bad mood. Aki had thrown a lot of crap on him and seriously he didn't want to indulge in another round of distress. So rather than disturbing Aki with questions, Hiroki chose to go to sleep because the last time he had sleep was on the plane from Hawaii. Maybe that was Aki's problem...lack of sleep. Right? He thought that until he could believe it long enough for him to go to sleep.
No Sir!
...Where you Lead - that is the Path I Follow. ------
And the fingers picked up the phone one more time when the buzz of a message came in. A smile spread across the lips and in the darkness of the bedroom the fingers tapped back a note.
The best dreams are the ones with you in it. <3
Then the fingers sat down the phone on the bedside table before the Body over so the fingers could caress the empty space close by. Then sleep...sweet sleep crept in.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:12 pm
Going through his suitcase, Yuuji looked for something to wear. "Yes actually, both Aki and Hiroki left today. I think..." he tilted his head to the side. "I think your manager is going to be Nezumi-san from now on, though I'm not sure." looking over his shoulder he sighed. "Gomen, I don't know if that's the case or not and I know you were working with Hiroki... but it seems he's been reassigned. Aki needs him. And provided Lucky-san signs back as Akihiko's manager, Nezumi-san's really the only manager left in the bunch around here... at least the only decent one. Though he may be managing you and Nakai from now on... I expect Lucky-san to be busy dealing with my cousin and with Chiyou-kun once everything settles down."
Picking out a pair of jeans and a comfortable t-shirt, Yuuji dashed into the bathroom to dress fully, before coming back out. "Though Aki didn't tell me how long your vacation would be for... I'm assuming you'll have today and part of tomorrow, since he wants Akihiko on the last plane back to Japan tomorrow night."
Stopping at hearing his name, and not his usual name of 'Narcissus-san', it didn't take much brain power for Akihiko to figure out it was Crystal Ishi who wanted a word.
Well that and it was her voice... but he was still tired so his mental processes were slower than they normally would have been.
Turning, the musician headed into the room, a look of confusion on his face. "I thought you had said we could be late for breakfast this morning?" Akihiko asked, thinking this was what it was about.
And, of course, if it wasn't, then this was a good way for the woman to get down to the root of the problem...
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