A/N: Tadaa! So I got this idea and here it is! ヾ(*´∇`)ノ I adore aokise very much so (≧▽≦) whee hopefully I'll be able to add more side pairings soon? *whispers* kagakuro? midotaka? murahimu? Tell me and I will try! ψ(._. )
Please pardon my amateur writing hahaha. Enjoy!
Ever since the death of his parents (plus an overload of debts to repay), Kise worked hard, juggling multiple odd jobs to make ends meet, absolutely adamant about abstaining from draining what was left of their finances (or rather whatsoever inheritance left.) Being the only boy- no, man- of the house consisting three siblings, Kise felt it was his duty to provide and protect his two elder sisters, be it older or not.
He was an independent person, and adapted very well to various jobs, constantly striving to be the best possible, so as to secure a higher income to provide for his family.
Finally, after a long long time of scrimping and saving, he finally managed to rent a small apartment for his two sisters to live comfortably, whereas he opted for a cheap motel within his job's vicinity to spend the night.
It's okay, he told himself. Girls should be protected, and besides, this is nothing.
xx
Meeting with Momoi again was sheer luck- a random occurence of meeting this acquaintance at his workplace then. He had once gone for a part time modelling job, and meeting the cheerful pinkette was pure fate.
Since she easily stood out (her bubblegum hair) and they happened to be heading in the same destination; with Momoi running errands and Kise going to his photoshoot, they started to talk and thus their friendship blossomed.
They had clicked rather well, due to similar interests, and also both individuals mirrored sunny personalities and a exuded a bubbly nature.
Chatting up on old times over a cup of coffee soon restored the time lapse between them, and rekindled their relationship, since Kise had only worked at that agency temporarily.
Once while Momoi met him during his break at the little cafe he worked at, Kise had casually ranted about how hard life was, and stress and fatigue had caused him to faint a couple of times (thus losing the other previous job).
Momoi listened in quiet understanding, and said she would try her best to help him.
xx
"Ki-chan, Ki-chan!" the pinkette waved ecstatically, a warm smile plastered on her face as she sauntered into the current shop Kise was working at.
"Momocchi!" he beamed warmly, giving her a hug. "How are you?" he proceeded.
"Better than ever! Speaking of which, my company is kinda hiring a new secretary.. Would you be interested?" Somehow, there was a mischievous glint in those twin pink orbs.
Kise hesitated for a moment.
"I don't know.. I mean, in the past three months I was a delivery boy then a cashier, then a coffee shop waiter, then a patisserie assistant, and now I'm a florist," Kise sighed in exasperation.
"Basically, I'd love to find a stable job, but I don't really have any adequate experience or qualifications so," Kise mumbled, a tiny bit embarrassed of how frequent his job hopping was. To him, the higher pay the better to support his family.
"Hmm. I think you'd be quite suitable! Besides, you'll be working with me and other miraculous people, it'll be fine! Plus, I know the boss there, I was his childhood friend," she proudly announced, pausing for dramatic effect. "I could always help pull some strings.." she trailed off.
"Oh, that would be brilliant, Momocchi!" He gave her an accustomed bone crushing hug. "Thank you so much!"
Momoi started to smile.
"No guarantees though, Dai-chan can be an idiot at times."
Her statement was met with an agreeable hum. Really, this blonde had an awfully contagious 'sunshine effect' on the people around him. Radiance was what Kise's strongest charm was.
xx
Oh shit, I'm going to be late and I have no idea what to wear. Kise glanced at the clock on those dilapidated walls he detested. He had arranged an appointment to meet the president of Kiseki Corporations, or rather, Momoi's childhood friend.
Nonetheless, it was the person overseeing the entire 60 levels of the opulent, lavish building and Kise could not help feeling nervous.
It's a president of one of Japan's most industrious businesses we're talking about! How do I not look so shabby? Kise was a bundle of nerves, afraid he would be underdressed and give his first impression a turn for the worst.
"I better tell Momocchi I'll be late, ssu," Kise chided himself, yet another factor that could lead to his potential unemployment. He groaned. Why was finding a shirt to wear so hard?!
After what seemed like eternity, Kise finally settled on a crisp white dress shirt he wore only on special occasions like weddings, rolling the button-ups to his elbow, trying not to look too formal or casual. He then made his way to meet Momoi so she could lead the way.
xx
"Ah, I'm so sorry Momocchi! I couldn't decide on what to wear ssu! I didn't want to make you look bad.. and still God knows what your friend would think," he said, with an added hint of sarcasm.
"Ki-chan, you look really nice, okay? Don't underestimate yourself! You will be fine! I mean, even though Dai-chan has a reputation for firing his assistants after three days, but still-" the last sentence in defence of Aomine Daiki tapered off, interrupted by the sharp male next to her, as they walked side by side towards Kiseki.
"What? You've got to be kidding me! I should have kept my job at the florist's!" Kise whined, thinking that chances of him being selected was all the more minute.
"Ki-chan, the pay here is more than tenfold, mind you." Momoi defended, after all, she was a part of Level 57 staff.
Kise heaved a sigh. In his heart, he secretly hoped his potential employer wouldn't turn him down that harshly or cruelly.
The distracted duo were going to be late for the stipulated time, as predicted by the blonde- but it was Momoi, so obviously time didn't matter- she dismissed his opinion, saying it would be fine. Her shopping came first.
xx
Aomine Daiki always stepped foot onto Level 57 at precisely 10:00 am in the morning, rain or shine.
He eyed the male standing in front of
his desk, alongside the pinkette.
Not bad, he thought, he has a good physique, seems reliable. Satsuki does indeed have a keen eye for these kind of things.
Glancing at his Rolex, Aomine started to speak. "You enter my office 7 minutes late and you still expect me not to fire you?"
Ouch, Kise winced, that was harsh for starters.
"Ah, I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to-"
"Dai-chan," Momoi shot him a death glare; "That was really mean! Besides, I got him to follow me to buy my shoes, see?" She waved the glossy black paper bag carrying her sneakers. "Don't blame him," she drily concluded.
Aomine gave her his signature grin before turning to his future secretary.
"Well, you always could redeem yourself by helping me buy a hot latte from Starbucks. You have ten minutes, or you're fired." Aomine tossed him the exact change he fished out, and Kise caught it with perfect reflexes.
"But-"
"9 minutes 52 seconds."
Kise ran out of the room.
Momoi was puzzled. "But Dai-chan, don't you always or-" Aomine raised a hand to stop her.
"I have my own plans." he merely said, smirking.
xx
Kise came back at precisely 10:26, a minute late. ONE goddamn minute. Kise facepalmmed. Oh my god I am going to get fired because I didn't get my boss a latte on time.
Kise breathlessly entered Aomine's room.
"I- I'm so sorry, I got confused and lost and all," he paused to catch his breath."I- I'll leave-"
"Hold on. Hand it over."
Kise looked at Aomine with a confused expression of his face.
"Hah?"
Aomine tried to refrain himself from laughing. Kise Ryouta, wasn't it?
"The coffee, you idiot. "
The blonde widened his eyes a split second later, a faint red hue coating his perfect complexion, before staring at the cup he held onto for dear life.
Jesus, how much stupider can I get?! The blonde hurriedly handed over the cup, extremely embarrassed at himself.
Aomine took a sip of the coffee.
"It's not hot enough." That was the only blunt statement Kise got back.
"You can have it." He added thoughtfully, shoving the cup carefully back into Kise's palms where it was cradled.
"Satsuki!" He called.
Said pinkette reported into the room almost immediately, implying she had obviously been outside awaiting her deployment.
"Yes, Dai-chan?" She feigned innocence.
"He'll be on probation for maybe a week or so until I approve. Show him around, or first introductions, whatever you want." Aomine instructed carelessly, while idly reading a report that was lying on his mahogany desk.
As the yellow and peach pair started to head for the door, Momoi turned her head, ushering Kise out first, upon hearing her appellation once again.
"What is it now, Dai-chan?" she pouted.
"Make sure he finishes the coffee."
It wasn't a statement- it was a cheeky order, seeing the playful smile on Aomine Daiki's face.
Momoi exchanged a knowing grin and a wink, mouthing a "will do."
