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 Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:47 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
 Having this sweet child dry his tears melted the man's heart even more. "Then I'm happy you've got all those things, too." Jun answered, then looked to Sai as the blond spoke. Sai...his angel, his one and only...his savior. His heart skipped a beat just knowing it was him and not Shou addressing him now. "Alright." he smiled joyfully, scooping up both Ko and the gift and carrying them over to the couch. "So, let's open this gift together, ok, Ko? On the count of three. 1, 2, 3!" and they both ripped the paper off! It was a spectacular Christmas after all! Though...where Naoko and Ryuukaze had gotten off to, he had no idea... Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:48 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:-  SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
Ko squealed with delight as he was carried to the couch. "OK!!" he cheered as they counted. "1, 2, 3!!" His little hands tore back the paper to discover a pile of various books for school. "Oh no..Jun-san. Santa wants me to go back to school." A small frown slipped across the boy's face because school wasn't anything he wanted to do.
Sai smirked under his breath hearing the boy complain. Of course, he had picked out that present and he wondered how Jun would manage that. Parenting...god...how was Shou going to manage?
When he finally fixed the chai, he walked over and sat the mug before Jun. It was then he noticed that Naoko was gone and his shoulders slumped slightly. Everything had to be hard....didn't it. That was always the problem. He could never console one without hurting the other. He was always stuck with this guilt. And Christmas really was beginning to suck. He couldn't make everyone happy at the same time. It was impossible it seemed.
That is except for Ko, who was sitting on the floor pulling out the Ipad unaware of the true drama unfolding before him. These were the days Sai just wanted to scream Everyone Out!
However, soon it was obvious to the blond that his brother had slipped outside because a light stream of cold air was sneaking in where Naoko forgot to close the door tight. "Jun, watch Ko-kun, I'm going to go talk to my brother for a few minutes.
"Ko-kun, can you just wait for a few minutes before opening any more presents?" asked Sai as he knelt in front of the boy and tousled his hair.
"Umm...Ok...don't be too long. Alright?" said Ko as he pulled out his new Ipad and stared at it with wide eyes. "Wow...this is really neat!"
Sai smiled and stood up then walked outside and after a few minutes spied his gorgeous kimono clad brother. For a moment, he just stood there watching that long face staring out into nowhere before speaking, "I'm not doing too good at making this a great Christmas. I'm sorry Naoko. Seems like I can't do the right things. I've been kind of shoved into an unexpected situation."
He walked a little closer and sat down beside his brother, "You know...I am not sure what my feelings are about Jun. He's made a big mistake. But...you've made some whoppers too. I'm sure there are some you've never even told me about. But my love for you hasn't change. My love for him...hasn't changed. Although, I'm not sure how I feel about getting back into an intimate relationship right now with him...or anyone for that matter."
Sai sighed and crossed his hands in his lap and looked down, "You know, It's really hard being the older responsible one. It's hard to forgive and forget too...But I think that...it is possible forgive and move on. I've forgiven you for things you've done. Even the things you've done in the recent past with Jun. If I can't forgive him for making that mistake, then I'm being a bit biased."
He paused for a moment looking out at the snow, "Although...even if I forgive both of you, I feel that you two have things to work out between yourselves. And thus my dilemma. How can I ever make the right choice without alienating one of you? I was a fool to fall for him. I know that. Probably the biggest mistake in my life. My reasons then...weren't thought out. I don't even know what I was thinking then. I just wanted to protect you."
Taking a breath, he glanced over at his brother, "But now, well...I slept good on those nights in his arms before the Tsunami. And, I think I really was in love. I think I still am. But even feeling this way...I don't know how to moved to the future. I don't want to make a mistake. Usually, I'm very decisive but with this...I am so hesitant. I don't want to lose you, Naoko. There are so many things I lose in life, I can't lose you again."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:59 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
"Now Ko, everyone has to go to school. If you don't go to school and get good marks, then you can't be what you want to be! School is so much more important than you know, and it's not as bad as it sounds. You can have a lot of fun learning things in school. And the more you learn, the more you can do." he chided the boy lightly, as a father might. Thanking Sai for the tea, Jun sipped at it slowly. It reminded him of Shou, though he was so very glad that Sai was here right now. How terribly he wanted to hold on to Sai, just for a while. At least long enough to talk things out. At least. Ko was so preoccupied with his new gifts that the dark star couldn't help but chuckle. "Sure, I'll look after him." he said, his dark eyes turned up at the blond, staring right into the man's soul. For just a second, he let his fingertips dance across the man's wrist...a force of habit. He was so used to touching him, even in the smallest ways. He missed it. He would do anything to have that connection again. Anything and everything. He would just have to wait and see how things went, though... Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:38 pm
By the time that Sai found him, Naoko had lit another cigarette and was a bit more calm, intending NOT to break this one. He listened to his brother, saying nothing, just smoking and temporarily flicking the ashes into a little puddle near his feet.
Finally though...
"You've nothing to apologize for." the blond spoke softly, amber gaze flickering to his brother. "I'm just being an a** and I know it... Ryu's pissed at me. Demanding I design a kimono for Jun too." he shook his head, still thinking the request ridiculous.
"He doesn't understand that I forgave him for what he turned me into. How he broke me into pieces of what I should be... I forgave him. But he turned his back on you, and until you're okay with that... You, not Shou but YOU, niisan... then he doesn't deserve my forgiveness for this." Naoko's words were serious and he turned his body slightly, facing his brother while still being able to smoke without getting the smoke in Sai's face, and keep the kimono in tact. "You won't lose me, baka. This is your decision to make... and I'll stand by your decision. But until you make it, that man's on my s**t list." he laughed softly. "I mean, if he hadn't said anything to me, I don't think we'd even be having this conversation. If you're afraid of the two of us butting heads, just tell him not to talk to me right now and I'll act like none of this ever happened..."
The younger Oumori reached his hand out, taking one of Sai's in his own. "This is the best Christmas I've had in a long time, niisan... I know there are something wrong with me... different about me... but you can't begin to understand what it means to me to be here with you and Ko-kun and Ryu... even if Ryu's partly why I'm pissy... the nerve of him bringing Jun here..." but then Naoko sighed, closing his eyes as he held Sai's hand tightly. "Sometimes I see this look in your eyes, niisan... maybe you think I'm jealous or just pathetic... and while yes Jun and I were together recently..." he shook his head again. "I just... when I heard your voice on the phone, niisan... I was so happy. I knew Jun would be too and things could go back to how they had been lately. But he... he left you, niisan. How am I supposed to act? He abandoned you and you needed him. So of course I'm pissed. Of course I want him to feel like s**t right now... but more importantly, I want you to be able to make a clear choice. Not what Shou wants... what YOU want." the pianist smiled softly. "When you tell me your choice, when you make that choice, if it's favorable... then I'll treat him as family. Until then... whether he saved Ryu and I or not, he's as good as dead to me because he hurt you..."
Naoko dropped his cigarette into the puddle of melted snow and reached out his other hand, placing it against Sai's cheek. "I love you, niisan... I want YOU to be happy... so I can be happy." he smiled sadly before pulling his brother close and wrapping his arms around the older man. "I hate seeing you in pain..."
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:31 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
"You are...." Sai nodded in agreement. Yes, his brother sometimes was a real pain in the butt. However, he did agree with Naoko that he shouldn't be pushed to design a Kimono for Jun. Sometimes Ryuukaze seemed to get one tracked minded to the point of not seeing certain things. Maybe that was part of the Koinu in him.
"I'm glad you can forgive him those things. Even though it does amaze me that you can." he answered then took a breath and said slowly, "I'm not sure what I'm ok with right now and I'm not sure I am ok with what he did. But, I still have to take into consideration that what happened to me...Izzy...and all of us in Hawaii. It was completely catastrophic. I know that Narcissus went through hell and Jun had been with him. There was a lot of pain all around. And Jun's been broken for a long time too...so maybe something snapped within him during that time. We've all changed since the Tsunami. Look at you, you've started a new Kimono line. Would that have happened had I came back immediately?"
He tilted his head and looked at his beautiful brother and for the first time he didn't really feel that attraction beyond brotherly love. Had his own feelings finally changed to accept this situation as it was meant to be? "This is the best Christmas ever for you? I..I'm not sure I believe that with the sour face I saw inside. But I'm glad you are fond of Ko-kun. He's really a sweet child."
The thought that he wasn't attracted to his brother anymore had been a very long time coming....maybe the Tsunami...no...maybe it was all about that little manager, Izzy. Some of those heartfelt words spoke on the ocean waters had sunk in. Words Sai could never express...but Shou probably would. "I think that you're acting like any loving brother would...very protective and pissy."
"Even if I forgive him, would that truly be enough for you?" he asked as he held his brother's hand. "Could you really treat him like family after all this? My heart really doesn't know what it wants. I just want to be happy. I thought I was going to be happy....My stubborn side says I shouldn't try again. But my reasonable side says that Jun is changing bit by bit and maybe he deserves a second chance. But, I wanted time to think about it. Ryuukaze-san kind of jumped the gun with good intentions. He really is a Koinu."
Sai melted into that warm hug and closed his eyes. It felt good to be hugged by his brother. That made Christmas a lot better in Sai's eyes.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:47 pm
"It will be enough." Naoko replied in a whisper, holding his brother close and taking comfort in that embrace.
A part of the blond still loved his brother in a physical sense... but he knew he couldn't make him happy. He'd known that for a very very long time... it was part of what had attracted him to Jun.
Jun wasn't Sai.
All Naoko wanted was to see his brother happy... because it would make HIM happy. Of course, it was probably the other way around for Sai as well.
"If you do love Jun. If he's good to you like Ryu is to me. If you two want to be together and build a relationship again... then I'm okay with that. But if he hurts you, niisan... I'll kick his a**." smiling softly, Naoko pulled back to look into Sai's eyes. "I may look like a girl but I sure as hell don't fight like one." he sighed, shaking his head. "And no this isn't the best Christmas ever... but it's the best one I've had in a while. I've been lonely... but now I have you and Ko-kun and Ryu, when we're not pissed at each other..." another sigh left the pianist. "What will I do? He's stubborn and I know he won't drop the subject... he may even refuse the one I designed for him at this rate..." a sad smile passed Naoko's lips. "I've changed a lot, niisan... some for the better... some for the worst... I love the piano and the music but... well... maybe this kimono line will be a hit and I can let my contract to SMASH run out without renewal.... I think I'd be okay with that. I don't need to be a star."
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:23 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
It always seemed that the two Oumori brothers could never truly communicate completely. Sai would have been happy just being with his brother in more ways than one but times had changed. It's not that he couldn't have been happy. But Naoko made choices and he had to take another road. No matter how many ways Sai could be decisive, he had always been weak when it came to Naoko. His own failing...however, life had changed no matter how many ways Sai could wish to turn back time. Some things couldn't be done.
He wanted Naoko to be happy. That had always been one thing that never changed in Sai. "I'm sure that Ryuukaze-san will cool off eventually. He is a pushy b*****d though. I really should throttle the man for bringing Jun up here. He gets coal in his stocking for Xmas next year that is for certain." said Sai as he looked into his brother's amber eyes.
"Somehow, I can't imagine you going any farther than a cat fight." Sai really didn't know Naoko's inner darkness. He could only imagine something along the lines of a girly foot plant with a loose Kimono sandal as the key instrument of destruction in a man's groin. It made him wince thinking about it.
"Ko-kun is being very happy right now but you and I both know that's all on the surface. I want to take him in for evaluation when I'm back home...although I'm not sure what Shou's schedule is. I've got to make sure Ko-kun gets help. But the music is good therapy I think." Sai knew he was going to have quite a handful with Ko-kun in his world and also not being there all the time. Shou, he doubted was capable of real parenting even if the Superstar tried. Shou's own mercurial nature might be great in the music industry but it probably wasn't the best for the daily affairs with a small child. It was times like this that Sai wondered what Haru was thinking. Then again, Sai knew Haru was far more in the know about the darkness within Smash. That part, kept Sai from calling the man crazy.
He hugged his brother a bit more tightly as if he'd never let go, "You don't have to be alone anymore, you've me...Ko-kun and Ryuukaze-san. I won't say Jun as of yet because well, I'm still working on that in my own head. I need a little time to sort that out. Oh..and there is Shou too. Although he probably won't ever look at you the same way I do."
"But...as for Ryuukaze. Don't talk about the Kimono for awhile and then give it to him later after Christmas. He really needs to butt out of my affairs and I'll deal with them. I would have dealt with this eventually...after Christmas but he pushed the time schedule way up on me." Sai shook his head and sighed, "I don't even know what Shou decided or if he decided anything. It's always complicated with...him."
"But...I'm glad you've changed Naoko...although well I don't want to think about you changing for the worst. Mm...You have to go with what you love, what makes you happy. I know you're still soul searching for your dreams. And I still think your music is beautiful because you're in every note..." He kissed Naoko's nose. "But you have to decide what road you want to walk. I'll support you either way. I don't think Smash is the right fit for you...even as I become more aware of the world Shou's entangled in...the less I like what I see. I'd rather you be somewhere safe."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:01 pm
Naoko smiled softly. "Let me take Ko-kun to the doctor then. Ryu and I can handle that much... and... well... I understand some things he's going through. I can relate to his pain, niisan... much as you want to think otherwise. Sure I wasn't a child but... I know what it's like to be forced to do things you don't want to do..." but then the pianist laughed softly. "If Shou ever looked at me in the same way you've looked at me before, niisan... I might run for the hills." he teased, unable to stop laughing for a few moments.
The idea of Shou being sexually attracted to him was funny in more ways than one... because never once had Naoko felt that same way about the star. For all the men he'd bedded and all the people who had caught his own eyes... Shou wasn't on of them. There was just something about Shou that had always kept Naoko at arms length, that something probably being Sai within... somehow.
But then that smile fell and even though that soft kiss to his nose made Naoko feel a bit more secure... "I want away from SMASH, niisan... I... I can't tell you why but it's wrong..." amber eyes averted their gaze as he forced himself to keep it together. "Ryu-kun and I talked about going to Ohayou, if they'd have us... but not without you... not without Shou." his eyes focused back on his older brother. "I want you safe too... I don't want to stop my music but...," he smiled again. "Like you said, I need to be happy. I bet I could design more than just kimono... maybe Shou would let me do his wardrobe for a change, ne?" the blond teased before leaning forward and just resting his head on Sai's shoulder. "Ko-kun's important to us all it seems... you'll let me help with him... won't you?"
He didn't say anything about Ryuukaze's anger because, in truth, Naoko knew it'd take a lot longer for his stubborn partner to get over the fact that Jun angered him right now.
Naoko had never left Ryu like Jun left Sai... He'd been indecisive yes, but he hadn't flat out ignored the man's existence and just disappeared. It didn't matter the circumstances.
When Sai was ready to decide... then Naoko would be ready to forgive.
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:30 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
"Alright. I'll set up the appointment then. Just make sure that Shou...well Yamada-san knows if I'm not around. He'll make sure Ko-kun gets to you for his appointment." Yes, Sai knew that Haru really was the only one that could make things work when it came to Shou's world. "I'm not sure what the psychologist will say or if Ko will be willing to speak to her yet but I figure that it is a good start."
Sai looked out towards the distant stars and smiled, "I doubt Shou would ever come on to you. He's really quite different from me...ne?"
"I don't know how to move Shou from Smash. Although, I know that Yamada-san is starting to realize that his personal goals might be a bit too difficult to achieve now. He might be willing for us to make that move to another label but I've not discussed it with him. However, moving Shou, is filled with complications. Smash's contract with Shou is actually very reasonable in the Industry because Haru drafted it and had backing from lawyers outside of Smash influence on board at the negotiations. Most other studios put too many restrains on Shou or can't make the right bid because they don't realize how good of contract Shou actually has. Once Shou gets frustrated he doesn't want to deal with said studios." the blond said seriously because his 'alter ego' really was a big complication that he didn't have access to even though his body and mind shared the same space walled away from each other.
"But...if you can get out of Smash. Do it. I want you safe even if it's without Shou in the same studio. Yamada-san says Shou will be safe as long as he's top star. I'm sure Shou feels that pressure. I don't know if he talks to any one in confidence but I'm hoping that someone can start encouraging him to accept another offer. He does have Ko-kun to think about now too. Although I really don't know how long Ko-kun will be with us. Who knows if his parents might show up one day...if they are still out there."
"Oh...well you'll have to ask him about that. Everyone expects Shou's magical designer to create his clothes." he answered with a smile, "And I must admit, his...designer is probably one of the best I've ever seen. If you're going that road, maybe you can convince Shou to let you talk to his designer and get an honest critique." answered Sai as he held his brother close. Feeling the younger man's head against his shoulder put him at ease in so many ways. Right now, he felt whole.
Maybe that feeling was due to the quietness surrounding them at this time. He wasn't stressing the little things. At this moment, the balance between him and Shou was weighted to his side. But that wouldn't last forever. However, if he could have the rest of the happy holiday with Naoko and family, all might be perfect in the blond's world.
"I'll let you help with Ko-kun. And, I think Shou is ok with your help? Yes, he's very important to me and to Shou...That much I know. The boy has made my heart lighter when I get to see him. The best therapy in the world." Sai only guessed how much the small child helped the people around him. He could see it in Jun's face...and in Naoko's It was strange but welcome. Bring out the best in each man without any words at all. If Sai were a greedy man, he'd never search for Ko's parents, but he couldn't help but think that the wonderful personality had to have come from a loving father and mother. Ko didn't talk about them. And that disturbed Sai but he also knew that children sometimes twisted problems in such a way that only fit the small world they knew. It would take time for Ko to open up.
"Mm...your socks are all wet, Naoko and I know you've said you've had a cold. Why don't we go in and just take it easy. You don't have to talk to Jun if you don't want to but...for now for Ko-kun's sake just be friendly. It's only for an afternoon. Tonight I just want to take it easy and I'm sure you want some quiet time with Ryuukaze-san. If Ko goes to bed early, I might go on a walk, or do some internet surfing in the cafe. That would give you some alone time with your boyfriend."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:28 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
While Sai and Naoko were outside talking, Jun was really enjoying his time with Ko. They had talked about guitar a little more, discussed how school, especially math, was important to music, and, by this point, the tall, dark man was running around the room with Ko held above his head, flying the child like he was the hero of some fantastical anime or video game. Parenting came naturally to Jun. Perhaps it was because of all he had been through when he was young, but he really connected to children. Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:48 pm
Ko still didn't like the idea of school. Although math sound like more intriguing because it involved music. However, he would rather talk about guitar or piano. His mouth could go a mile a minute on composition of music. He just seemed to know where the notes went.
He picked up his new music from the old masters and pointed out the piano pieces, "I want to play this on guitar. Uncle Shou can do that. I've seen him. Can you play this on guitar??" asked Ko with a bright smile. Ko probably could have talked about music until he was blue in the face. He was so advanced in that one area that it was almost difficult to keep up with him. Ko definitely was a musical prodigy.
There was a good chance that Ko probably would be very talented in mathematics even if he didn't like the idea of school. But who knew what his other skills were like. He was extremely talented but that didn't mean everything else was at that level.
Of course, flying high above Jun's head was a lot of fun. Ko could see every nook and cranny in the ceiling and he could imagine himself as some kind of super gundam robot! He squealed with delight as he soared up really high. "Chitta chitta...BOOM! That was the enemy! See he's falling!" In this area he was like a normal kid filled with children's dreams of imaginative worlds "Higher!!"
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:58 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
Looking at the compositions, Jun's jaw dropped. This? At his age? "Um, well, yeah, I could transpose this for guitar, but it would take me a minute..." he caught himself stuttering. "Ko...you really are amazing..." he smiled brightly at the boy, letting the child know he approved of his ambition and ability. Playing with the boy was far easier on his brain, though. Thankfully, the ceilings were high, because Jun was bounding about, flying the boy higher and higher, until his arms ached. "Get them, Ko! Take down their defenses and save Japan!" he cheered, hopping up onto the couch, hands firm and steady around the boy. Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:00 pm
Sitting up fully, Naoko smiled at his brother. "I'll put on a good face for you and Ko-kun, niisan. Don't worry. I'll try to be civil." but then he wagged a finger at Sai. "But I'm not designing that man a personalized kimono. Ryu-kun can just be pissed at me for that." he added, standing firm on the idea.
Jun didn't deserve it...
Not now anyway.
Suddenly however, the pianist sneezed, his hair falling in his face as he sniffled. "Gomen gomen... I really do have a cold. I'd be in bed right now if it wasn't Christmas." he added, thankful that Sai was worried about him.
Smiling again, Naoko shook his head. "You and Shou are two different people in the same body. He's the side of you that I think you've repressed somehow... the more wild side. I can't help but feel partly responsible for that... but in a way it's kind of fun. I mean, maybe not for you but it's fun for me to pick out the differences between you two... and the similarities." reaching out his hand, he gently placed it on Sai's cheek. "I like you better without all that makeup on though, niisan." the younger Oumori whispered, giving his brother a light kiss on the cheek. "I'll take good care of Ko-kun. Yakusouku. And I'll make sure Yamada-san knows. I'll make sure he knows everything after the holidays... including my want to leave SMASH. Maybe I can meet Narcissus-san again and that manager you spent so many sea days with. I bet they could use a pianist for someone else at Ohayou, ne?"
Carefully, Naoko stood, using the wooden beam behind him for support. His feet really were cold, and his head felt kind of light. "I think I need some tea to warm me up." reaching out again, Naoko beckoned for Sai to take his hand to stand as well. "Shou's designer? He won't tell me who it is though..." the blond pouted for a moment. "But maybe if he likes the kimono design, he'll let me try a little bit here and there from time to time. Come on, I think Ko-kun is going to wear Jun out soon... and he really does want to open the rest of his presents." Naoko added, keeping that smile in place.
Naoko's mask, unlike Narcissus' mask... was only to keep others from worrying about him. Lately, it'd been hard to place that mask before his face, because lately he had felt that he was losing himself to the darkness within. But ever since Sai had returned... ever since he'd spent time with little Ko... Naoko had felt lighter.
Happier.
Adding Ryuukaze to the mix only made things even better for the pianist.
And yet...
"You'll really let Ryu-kun and I have the evening alone? Honto ni?" the smile on Naoko's face was huge. "That, niisan, is the perfect present." he laughed, seriously enjoying the idea of some quality time in the hot spring with his lover.
Once Sai was up, Naoko headed inside, carefully stripping off his soaked socks just in the doorway.
"Ko-kun, you're going to run out Jun's batteries." he teased the boy who was 'flying' around the room currently.
(((OOC: EDIT - Our power was out for 2+ hours tonight so this didn't get posted til late. Oh and... I UPDATED MY BLOG! Thoughts on Uraboku within... -points to sig-)))
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:27 am
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
"Did I say you had to design him a Kimono?" Sai grabbed that wagging finger and held it for a moment then started to laugh. "Yes you do have a cold and you're being like a woman today. Fussy. I think you should be in bed. So why not lay down on the couch and I'll get you some more tea...or coffee. Seems that Shou like Chai. I didn't know that."
"Kind of fun? Hmmph. It's troublesome for me. But I guess I've learned to live with him. Although I doubt that anyone can get him not to protect his identity as much as he does. Maybe that's a good thing. I'd never have any privacy if it weren't for that." Sai grumbled because his more serious self would like just to have a month without makeup and visual effects. Maybe even a year. But he couldn't obtain that. It would be nice to be just a nobody some days. Well he was a nobody. Shou was not.
"Alright, I just don't want to hear that Ko-kun got out of your sight. Mm...maybe Yamada-san will have ideas. I'm not sure. Narcissus-san and Izzy...well I'm sure that you'll meet them again. If not, tag along with Shou and I am certain it will happen. Groups can always use a pianist." Sai said with a smile as he stood up after Naoko taking his hand.
"When we get inside, I'll brew some. I think we've some packets in the kitchenette or on that buffet Jun had room service make up." Then he paused for a moment, "I don't even know his designer. And well I have a feeling Shou won't tell you who the person is even if he allows you to meet. Shou's big secret. I know the designer has been at the concerts and has come to the studio to fit costumes. At least, that is what Yamada-san tells me. Well, I'm sure Shou will like the kimono you'll just have to talk about him promoting your work. But if you start doing costumes for him there is obviously some very high expectations from his fans."
Looking back, he nodded and started to walk towards their room. 'You're right. Ko-kun might have him hog tied by now." He chuckled at the thought as they walked, "Well sure, I need to do some work on the laptop while I'm here. And I suppose I can do that in the cafe. But, I will want to come back and sleep later so it's not an all night affair.. Ko-kun will also be there so you can't go crazy in Shou's suite. I guess I'll have to tidy up Shou's make up so I can go out later."
But then he turned the corner to see the man on the couch with the boy high in the air. His jaw dropped because they were being very disrespectful to the furniture. "Jun! Get down from there with Ko-kun. He doesn't need to touch the ceiling. Oh goodness. I leave you both alone for 5 minutes."
Ko laughed as he looked over at Sai. It was definitely Sai because Shou would never have minded. He giggled and looked down at Naoko, "Jun-san doesn't have batteries Uncle Naiko. He's superman! See...He's got a long cape and tights." Of course this was all Ko's imagination, "I'm a Gundam and Superman is helping me get to the bad guys faster. Uncle Naoko you can be...umm....Super Geisha Girl come fight Evil with us! Uncle RyuuRyuu can be...umm...he can be the Koinu mascot!"
Sai walked over into the kitchenette and started to make the tea. It was Christmas, yes, but still, it was the furniture! Sometimes Sai just needed to loosen up some. But he could hear how happy Ko-kun was and that really did make the blond happy. "Naoko you better not get stand on that couch with them. You'll break your neck in that kimono." he muttered as he started to heat up the water for the tea.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:19 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
For a moment, Jun looked like a puppy caught doing something bad. Well, more like a wolf perhaps. "Awww....but we haven't saved all of Japan yet...." he frowned, totally serious. As soon as the words "Super Geisha Girl" came out of Ko's little mouth, Jun let out a loud guffaw, cradling the boy to his chest as he bounced on his butt onto the couch, laughing until his sides hurt. "I'm not a puppy!" a voice called distantly from the other room. "Come on, Super Geisha Girl, help us fight evil!" Jun beamed, holding his hand out to the pianist. Like this, he looked younger...more like Naoko and Sai would have remembered from long, long ago...more like he looked when he had first met Naoko, and things were happy and good. Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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