This is my first Gravitation story so I hope everyone likes it! I've been wanting to write this for some time now, but I just never got around to it. I'm not sure if I like the title of this story, if anyone can come up with something better please let me know! If you read, please review, let me know what you think ok? I'd really appreciate it! I guess that's all I have to say, so on to the story!

" Yes Mika, I understand. I've got a few more loose ends to tie up here then I'll be back. I'll see you soon, uh-huh," Tohma hung up his cell phone and threw it down onto the black Italian leather couch. He flopped down next to his phone, ran his long slender fingers through his hair and leaned back, staring hopelessly at the ceiling of his New York loft. His relationship with his wife had been rocky as of late, and he had come here to think things through. He had felt that maybe some time apart would do them some good.

He grabbed his long black coat and slowly put it on. He'd go to that nice jazz club that he liked to frequent, he'd just have a couple drinks, take in the atmosphere, and relax. Besides, he thought, it would do him some good to get out of the loft for a while. He walked out the door, intentionally leaving his cell phone lying on his couch.

He had walked two blocks to The Lazy Lizard, opened the door and walked inside. He headed towards the table in the back right. The clubs soft lighting, and comfortable red velvet booths made it a perfect place to relax. Most people usually sat close to hear the music, so his table was always open. He took off his jacket, slid into the booth and waved at the bartender to bring him the usual. The place was quiet; no one was on stage tonight, which seemed unusual to Tohma.

" No one playing tonight Marcus?" asked Tohma, as the bartender delivered his drink.

" Actually our house band couldn't make it tonight so one of our regular guests offered to play for us. She's just taking a ten-minute break she should be back soon. Just call me if you need anything Mr. Seguchi," answered the barkeep with a smile. A blonde man on the other side of the room glanced over in Tohma's direction at the mention of his name.

" Hi everyone, thanks for waiting," a soft-spoken girl with long curly red hair had taken the stage. Tohma noticed that she appeared to be around Shuichi's age, he also noticed that she was quite a beautiful young lady. Three separate keyboards surrounded the young girl; she stood in the center of them and closed her eyes, silence filled the room for almost a minute. She drew a deep breath and began to play. Her fingers moved over the keys with grace and style, she made full use of all three keyboards, each one having their own tone, making it sound almost as if there were other people playing somewhere just out of sight.

Tohma closed his eyes, taking in the beauty of her music, when suddenly she began to sing. Her voice sounded almost angelic, it was soft and enchanting. It had been a long time since he had seen someone with musical talent of this caliber. Tohma beckoned to the bartender, he had to find out who this girl was.

" Yes, Mr. Seguchi, did you want another drink sir?" the bartender asked as he reached for Tohma's empty glass.

" No, I'm fine thank you," Tohma's eyes never left the stage, " Marcus, you say she's a regular here?"

" Yes sir, however this is her first time actually playing here."

" I see, and do you know her name?

" I believe her name is Kai," the bartender glanced up towards the stage and smiled, "She really is quite good, probably the best we've had."

" I changed my mind Marcus, I'll take another drink. Do me a favour will you," Tohma had closed eyes to center his concentration on the music.

" Anything for you sir," the bartender replied happily.

" Send her over here when she's finished."

The bartender nodded and headed back to the bar. Tohma had made up his mind; he wanted her on N-G's label.

After about an hour the girl had finished her set and thanked the audience for listening. Tohma watched as the bartender called her over. Marcus exchanged words with the young girl then pointed in Tohma's direction, she turned to see the man that wanted to talk to her. She turned back to thank the bartender for the opportunity to play, then headed over towards Tohma's table.

" The bartender told me that you had asked to see me," the girl smiled sweetly at the man who was seated before her. Although older, she still found herself thinking that he was a very attractive man. He didn't bother to look up from his drink, " Please, sit down."

The girl slid into the booth on the opposite side of Tohma, she was little unsure of herself. He didn't seem all that interested in talking with her, so why, she thought, had he asked to see her? It didn't take long for her to get her answer.

" You're name is Kai, yes?" asked Tohma as he looked up at her for the first time since she came over. Their eyes met and Kai felt her face flush a light pink. His piercing green eyes staring right into hers.

" Um…yes sir, Kai Fukuhara," the girl answered anxiously.

" My name is Tohma Seguchi and I'm from N-G Records in Tokyo. I called you over here because I'm interested in signing you to our label," Tohma's voice was straightforward and emotionless. He took a sip from his drink and set the glass back onto the table as he waited for the girl's reply.

" Mr. Seguchi," her voice wavered in excitement, " It would be an honour for me to be signed to your label. Nittle Grasper has always been one of my favourite bands. Your impeccable keyboarding skills are what inspired me to keep working on my own."

Tohma looked up from his glass in shock, she knew who he was? He found himself staring into her soft blue eyes, for a brief moment he wanted to reach out, run his fingers through her beautiful hair, draw her close to him and press his soft pink lips against hers, kissing her passionately.

" I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?" Kai's voice was filled with concern, "I didn't mean anyth-"

Tohma brought himself back to reality and quickly lowered his head to stare into the grooves of the old wooden table. He could feel his face burn a bright red. He cleared his throat, and in his usual business-like tone continued, " Of course you know that this means you'll have to move to Tokyo."

" Oh yes sir, I understand completely. It would be very nice to go back home, I haven't been there for over three years now," her voice seemed to trail off in thought.

" You're from Tokyo?" asked Tohma in surprise.

" I grew up there," she replied with a smile, " Three years ago my dad's job transferred him here to New York so we had to move. It was hard to leave all my friends behind, but I'd always hoped that one day I'd get to go back."

" Well Miss Fukuhara, I look forward to working with you. I'll send someone by with a plane ticket for you later this week, and I expect to see you in my office on Monday morning."

Kai gave Tohma her address and thanked him. She slid out of the booth and walked over towards the bar. She grabbed her jacket and as she headed towards the door she smiled and waved good-bye to Tohma. He smiled back as he watched her walk out of the club. The blonde man who had been sitting on the opposite side of the room, out of view from Tohma's table, casually walked over towards him. Tohma didn't bother to look up from his drink as the man approached.

" Friend of yours?" asked the tall man looming over Tohma.

Tohma recognized the voice instantly and it had startled him to hear it. He looked up to find his oldest friend, " Eiri! What are you doing here? Please sit down."

" Friend of yours?" Eiri Yuki asked for the second time, pronouncing the words clearly and distinctly.

" Actually I just signed her to the label. She's extremely talented don't you think?"

" Hmph," Yuki turned to walk out the door, " I've got a plane to catch. See you back home."

" Eiri wait!" Tohma cried as he slid out of the booth. He threw some money on the table grabbed his jacket and waved towards the bartender to say goodnight. He ran out the door to see Yuki getting into a cab.

" Eiri!" Tohma ran towards the cab as Yuki closed the door. The cab sped off towards the airport leaving Tohma behind. He sighed heavily, put his jacket on and headed back towards his loft. He walked through the door into the dark room, reached over to the wall and flicked the light switch. He hung his jacket on the coat rack and walked over towards the couch. He sat down and picked up his cell phone, five missed calls, all of them from Mika. He dropped the phone back on the couch and reached for the remote. He flipped the television on and leaned back. He closed his eyes and immediately pictured Kai, she was so beautiful, he began to think of what it would be like to just hold her close to him. Just as his thoughts were starting to get a little more indecent, his phone rang. Tohma's eyes shot open and he picked up his phone.

" Hello?"

" Tohma? Where have you been! I've been calling all night and there was…" Mika's voice was not what Tohma had wanted to hear at that instant. Any arousal he had received from his thoughts of Kai dissolved quickly at the sound of Mika's piercing voice.

" My business wrapped up early, I'll be home tomorrow Mika, I'll see you then." Tohma turned off his phone and lay down. He fell asleep with thoughts of having Kai all alone in his office Monday morning.