"Nagisa are you alright?" Gakushu asked, concerned. Nagisa blinked and looked up at him, nodding with a smile to reassure him that she was indeed fine, even though she wasn't. She could not concentrate on the extravagant dinner her wonderful boyfriend had taken her to. They were in a high class restaurant that she could never afford to go to along with the dress he provided for her. A teal colored sparkly spaghetti strap dress that stopped just above her knees with a matching teal handbag. She felt it revealed too much, but Gakushu said it brought out her beautiful eyes and showed her curves. He was embarrassing.
"I am so sorry, but I'm just a little tired right now, is it okay if we go rest?" she asked, holding her head as he stared at her before nodding, calling for the check. After paying for their untouched meal they had made their way towards the limo waiting for them and headed towards the hotel in silence. Gakushu held her hand and squeezed it gently as they exited the limo, making their way towards the hotel, getting their room and keys before heading into the elevator. It was then that Gakushu decided to speak up.
"Nagisa you know you can tell me anything...right?" he asked, looking down at her as she clutched her bag, biting her lip as she looked away.
"I know, It's just...do you remember when I told you about my ex?" she questioned, looking up at him slowly as he blinked, confused as he nodded before frowning, narrowing his eyes in anger.
"Yes, that idiot who cheated on the best thing that could have ever happened to him, what about him?" he asked, squeezing her hand before looking down at her. "Is he back? Did he visit you or something?" he asked looking down. Nagisa sighed and shook her head while rubbing his hand soothingly.
"No, well sort of I guess...", Nagisa started, looking away from him with a sigh. "He reached out to the company and they want me to join him on a six month tour to interview him and take pictures. I start tomorrow." she added, frowning as Gakushu frowned.
"I'm sure I can talk it over with those guys, have them choose someone else." he proposed, watching as the elevator door opened, letting them walk out. Nagisa sighed as he led her towards their door.
"I know, but that just means that he would win, he would know I can back out and even then I'm sure he would do something stupid." Nagisa groaned, walking into the lavish room once Gakushu unlocked and opened it. Pure white wallpaper with pure white carpet, a large king sized bed with white bedding, petals of roses sprawled around along with a two scented candles lighting the dim room atop of two night stands. The room had a single bathroom and a mini kitchen along with a small television, a small black leather couch with a bucket of rich wine next to it on a small coffee table. "Whoa..." she whispered, eyes widened before yelping in surprise as Gakushu tenderly nibbled on her open back, snaking his arms around her waist.
"Your'e so stubborn Nagi, but if your so interested in winning whatever game you have against him, then I won't stop you." Gakushu started while tenderly leaning away from the new hickey he had produced on her back. "But, you are mine. I won't allow him to touch you in places only I can." he added, pulling her close to his chest. Nagisa blushed as she looked down before gently laying a hand on his, squeezing it gently.
"I know...I won't allow him to either...", she whispered, looking up in his beautiful violet colored eyes. Why would she leave such a wonderful and sweet guy like Gakushu for a sadistic, cruel, cheating bastard like Karma?
Gakushu smiled down at her, moving her to face him before leaning down and capturing her lips in a sweet and passionate kiss. Nagisa loved it when he kissed her. His fiery deep kiss puts her under a spell, as if she was high, wanting more and more from him to the point she would beg. Soon enough they were so engrossed in their heated make out session that they hadn't notice that they had stripped their clothes off, making good use of the large bed. It would be the first time they did something so intimate like this, but she was ready, she felt ready to do this with Gakushu Asano.
Or at least she did until stupid Karma wandered back into her mind with his stupid smile, his stupid hair and his stupid everything. Nagisa soon shook the thoughts out of her head as she pulled away, panting as she looked away, covering her body.
"I...I'm sorry...I...", she whispered as Gakushu stared at her, no expression on his face as he sighed. He stood up after grabbing his boxer briefs, pulling them on before making his way towards the bathroom.
"I'm going to take a shower." was all he said before shutting the door on her. Nagisa sighed, looking down. She knew that he knew what she was thinking about and she knew he wasn't too happy about it, but it's not her fault! If Karma had never requested her out of the blue, after so many years then she could have finished her dinner with him, could have been intimate with him, but no. She couldn't.
She pulled her pajamas on and pretended to sleep after hearing the shower turn off. He listened to the shuffling inside the bathroom before the door opened. She felt a pair of lips touch her forehead before leaving. She anticipated for the bed to dip a little when he came, but it never did. He didn't want to sleep next to her and instead took the couch. She felt hopeless, sad even knowing it is mostly her fault. She just hoped he wouldn't stay mad.
Morning came and he still refuses to talk to her. He ordered breakfast for them, but they had eaten in silence along with getting dressed. Nagisa sighed, looking down at her lap as she pulled on a pair of jeans and a tank top along with a brown leather jacket. It was time to go meet up with Itona, his boss and Karma.
"I'm going with you." Gakushu suddenly said, getting off the phone as they walked out of the hotel after checking out. Nagisa blinked in surprise, looking over at him with a confused expression.
"Wait...what?" she asked as he smiled at her.
"I was thinking about it last night and I trust you, I really do, but I don't trust that guy so I want to show him your with me now." Gakushu stated, watching as one of the bellboys open his car door, allowing Nagisa in before him. "I'm sure if he sees your in a serious relationship he will back his deal down or simply back off." he added as Nagisa smiled softly. She was glad that he wasn't mad at her about the night before, but instead was thinking about how to go along with this ordeal.
"Gakushu...", she whispered, smiling softly before clutching onto his arm, burying her head against his shoulder. She usually wasn't one for public displays of affection, but she couldn't help it right now. This guy is perfect.
"Come now, we're here." he said smiling down at her before opening the door, climbing out before helping her out. In front of her work was Itona dressed in his business casual attire. He had a neutral expression as he sighed.
"You didn't have to bring him with you." Itona pointed out as Gakushu smiled, walking towards him with a laugh.
"I have every right to be here if my lovely girlfriend is being handed over to her stupid ex, I'm surprised you didn't fight harder to prevent this." Gakushu fire back, narrowing his eyes as Itona glared at him, balling his hands into fists.
"Lets go." he growled, turning around swiftly and back into the building. Nagisa sighed as Gakushu held her hand in his and followed him. She knew both men were weary of each other, but she didn't count on Gakushu saying such harsh words. Soon after the awkward elevator ride, they made it to the top building where Itona's boss, Shiro resides. Itona knocked and a man with short wavy black hair and light eyes, one of them being a prosthetic one. He was wearing a typical business suit as he smiled.
"Nagisa, Itona and the young C.E.O himself Gakushu, welcome!" Shiro welcomed, shaking their hands gingerly before allowing them into his office and towards a sofa. "May I get you some coffee or water maybe?" he asked as Itona, Gakushu and Nagisa all shook their heads, just wanting to get this over with.
"No, we were just going to wish Nagisa off." Gakushu said, politely as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders, giving a hard look towards Itona who glared at him. Itona sighed and looked over at Nagisa.
"Yes, I am only here to remind you of what to ask him, what pictures to take and to notify me twice a week." he explained, emotionless as Nagisa nodded, slowly. She could tell this was hard for him. Shiro was about to speak until a loud knock on the door had interrupted, he smiled and gave a look towards the tensed room.
"Looks like he's here." he said, walking towards the door, opening it to reveal a tall young man with windswept cherry red hair, his golden copper orbs and his mischievous smile. He was wearing a red ripped shirt with a silk blazer over it, a black tie loosely hung and washed ripped jeans with black combat boots. "Welcome Mr. Akabane." he greeted as Karma grinned.
"No need for formalities so just call me Karma." he said, walking towards the group, holding an amused smile at the protective arm Gakushu had around Nagisa as he chuckled and gave her a sweet smile. "So nice to see you again...Nagisa...", he whispered, smiling softly as he once did in their dating days. Nagisa frowned and nodded, curtly.
"Yeah...", she mumbled, blinking when he sits on the other side of her, moving his own arm around her and pulling her close to him, a sadistic grin planted on his face. Gakushu immediately pulled her back and glared at him.
"Back off!" he growled, holding onto her protectively, but loosened up when Nagisa wormed her way out of his hold, walking over to stand next to Itona who moved in front of her, protectively. Karma merely gave him a satisfied grin as he chuckled.
"Why?" he asked, standing up once more while looking over at Nagisa. "She is my girlfriend after all." he added, winking at her as Nagisa blushed and glared at him, gripping Itona's waistcoat in her hands.
"I broke up with you years ago idiot!" she cried, blushing at Shiro's disapproving expression as Itona gave him a look and kept Nagisa behind him. Karma blinked and laughed at her.
"No you didn't, your exact words were 'we're done Karma, I'm leaving.' and you didn't specify our relationship was done, it could have been our conversation for all I know." Karma laughed, looking over at a fuming Gakushu. "So in reality you have been cheating on me, so your clearly in the wrong." he added, grinning before swiftly dodging a punch from Gakushu.
"Don't try and make her seem like the bad person! You cheated on her first and anyone with brains would have counted those words as parting words!" Gakushu growled, glaring at the smirking man. Nagisa however looked down as Itona rubbed her shoulders, looking over at Shiro.
"Shiro I honestly think this would be a terrible idea, can't someone else do this?" Itona asked as Shiro shook his head, clearly amused.
"Unfortunately, Karma only wants Nagisa." he said as Karma grinned, flashing them a confident smirk.
"Yeah, I'm sure exclusive photos of me would benefit your company, plus I get to spend some quality time with my Nagisa." Karma mused, chuckling before suddenly being lifted up by the front of his shirt by Gakushu. He looked down at him and narrowed his eyes. "Let go of me." he muttered, darkly as Gakushu glared back.
"Lay one finger on her and your dead." he growled which earned a swift punch by Karma which led to Gakushu throwing him to the ground, kicking him in the process before being pulled down. Itona blinked and quickly got in between them to stop the fight while Shiro was watching in clear amusement.
"Hey, hey, hey! Stop this mess!" Itona growled, pushing them both back, holding them off with an irritated expression. "Gakushu you should leave. I know how you feel about this, but Nagisa is a strong woman...she won't let him take advantage of her." he said, looking at the strawberry blonde who in turn sighed and nodded at Nagisa.
"Right...I trust her, I really do." he said, smiling softly as she blushed. Gakushu walked over to her and pecked her lips, giving Karma a smug expression before pulling back, nodding at her with a smile.
"Call me...anytime...", he whispered as she nodded. He sighed and nodded at Itona and Shiro, giving Karma a look before giving her one last kiss, turning and walking away afterwards. Itona sighed, looking over at a smirking Karma with an irritated expression.
"And you, you can wait here. Nagisa needs to pack some clothes for this stupid trip." Itona spat as Shiro gave him a stern look. Karma waved it off as nothing and stuffed his hands in his pockets, looking at them with a smug expression.
"No need. I bought her all new clothes, so we can leave right now." Karma stated, grinning as Nagisa blanched. Of course he would do something like this. Nagisa sighed, she knows what kind of challenge this will be, but It is only a few months then after that It will all be over, she won't have to deal with Karma anymore, she can stay with Gakushu and Itona.
"Fine." she spat, watching as the smug man in front of her had held out his hand, giving her a once loving look he used to, but now it just reminded her of his previous deed. She needed answers anyways, closure to finally put their relationship behind them. She gingerly put her left hand in his slowly.
She would have to spend six months with the ex that nearly ruined her.
Without Itona she would have been alone.
Without Gakushu she would have been alone.
Now, she would be without both, having to stay with the same man who nearly broke her.
This would be the start of a beautiful nightmare.
