A/N: Thank you all for the reviews. I bow to you. I also thank you to those who are now following the story. I actually was nervous about this. This is my first Yaoi venture and my significant other is being supportive of me to the point.
Also this will be an F.Y.I about two things. I don't know how quickly I can often update this story. You know how life can catch up to all of us. So I just wanted to give you all a heads up.
Also the second thing is that I'll be moving this to an M rating since I decided to get a little naughty in the next chapter. I'll be keeping that up a little.
With thoughts of Ritsu still on his mind, Takano entered the building that contained their top secret organization in. He ignored many people just to bypass them all to make it to his computer. This place was just to maintain anyones cover, and that included his. Though in reality, Takano normally stayed far from this building. He normally preferred to stick to home, but today he had different plans.
Pulling up the database for his designated search, Takano spotted out of the corner of his eye a here-to-after Yokozawa coming up to him. He knew that look from long before he would decide to hit on him. A look he would need to shut down. "Not interested." He announced.
Jaw almost clenching, Yokozawa still neared the man. "Not even interested in getting dinner with me tonight?"
"No I'm not, Takafumi. I know what your dinners entail in truth." Takano answered as he had to halt his search due to him being there. "Why not ask, Kirishima? He might need a night off from his daughter."
Lowering his voice, Yokozawa refused to give up on the man. "Masamune, you know I'm not going to do anything. It is just dinner."
Last time it was just dinner, Takano had to shove his friend away from trying to slip his hand down his pants. The other time it was him trying to kiss him. "I'm sorry, but no thanks. You have to understand that we are just friends and that is all that we will ever be. Well also co-workers."
Knowing it was best not to argue about this now, Yokozawa departed his desk to do his business. He knew it was only a matter of time before Masamune will come back to him. Also why did he have to keep mentioning that red headed crazy? He didn't have a death wish.
Now that he was gone, Takano went ahead to begin his search on, Ritsu.
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"Hey Haitani. Could you come over here please." Ritsu called out as he held out the proofs in his hand.
Heading up to his desk, Haitani smiled down at the editor in chief. "Yes, Onodera-san?"
Glancing up at the almost sparkling editor in front of him, Ritsu adjusted himself. "This new author that we have here. While the premise of his book is very promising, he has bogged down chapter thirty in nothing but cliches, and run on sentences. He needs to re-think this part entirely without trying to dissuade what is happening in this book. Please have a word with him."
Smiling at that, Haitani couldn't help himself as he thought of many other things while he complimented, Ritsu. "I'm so happy you saw it too. I was almost thinking that it might be fine, but I'm glad you did see it. I'll call him up right away."
"I appreciate that." Moving back to begin looking over some more stuff, Ritsu was unaware that he didn't leave yet until he cleared his voice.
"Excuse me, Ritsu. I was wondering if later if you want to have drinks with me later on after work. We obviously can speak as friends and not just co-workers."
Oblivious to what Haitani really meant, Ritsu politely declined. "I'd enjoy that, but I need to get home to my son. I don't have really a personal life anymore seeing that I'm a single father. Hopefully next time."
Nodding his head, Haitani kept a smile on his face. "I understand. Maybe I can head over to your place to hang out. I swear I'll be quiet." Moving away before he got a decline of that offer, he went back to his seat so he can speak to the author.
Though one editor in another department wasn't blind or dumb to see that Haitani had the hots for his own boss. Kisa almost chuckled at the hapless man. Can't he see that Onodera Ritsu was a straight man? Also pretty clueless when it came to someone else being attracted to them. His own wife complained that Ritsu took forever to figure out she liked him, and his wife wasn't an ugly woman.
After work, Ritsu went home. He glanced up to his apartment building unaware of being watched. He had to try to get the weariness off of him before he headed up there. He had to shake the tension before at least seeing his son. Anytime he had this tension and he picked up his son, he cried. So it was best to release it.
In his vehicle, Takano watched Ritsu as he stood there in front of his residence. He watched him as Ritsu rolled his shoulders before stretching his body. It seemed like he was doing this before he needed to be with his kid. Still for himself, he wondered how it would feel to have his hands circling around his neck. To have Ritsu press a kiss against him.
Still as he thought about this, Takano had a distinct feeling that Ritsu never had been with a man before in his entire life. It was a constant nagging in his head that wouldn't go away. Still he wouldn't be leaving his attraction for someone else to snag away. Not even that person who came out with him at work. The tall smiling buffoon. It was evident that the buffoon wanted Ritsu as well. With the slight touch to his hair. How he had to touch his arm. Takano could see that he wanted him. Ritsu just didn't see it himself.
As for Ritsu, he finally made his way onto the property past the doors. In the elevator he pressed the button for his floor, and waited. He sighed several times to release more tension before the chime was heard, and he got off. Heading to his door he unlocked it to see his mother-in-law standing in the hallway pressing her finger to her lips signaling to be quiet. Disappointment was felt. His son wasn't awake.
"Greetings, Nara. How was Tama?" Ritsu inquired after his customary bow.
"Oh he is a darling little angel. I just put him to sleep so you should be good to get your dinner before he gets up again." Nara informed him before she began to list other things.
As Ritsu listened to her he couldn't help but think how she looked like, An. Just a bit. He missed his wife wondering because of that or other things. He just knew that in a matter of moments, he was alone in his apartment with his sleeping child.
He went to his room to check on Tama. There he was sleeping soundly. His hair the very same as his own. Just like his eyes. Smiling down at him he turned to take the monitor with him to the kitchen to prepare some food for himself.
As he did, Ritsu couldn't help but feel more of the loneliness creep into him. It was funny that the first time in months that he didn't feel so lonely was when he was speaking to, Takano. How could a relative stranger make him feel that way? Even when he was with An, he still felt lonely at times. When he hung out with friends, he sometimes felt lonely. With Takano it didn't feel that way. He wondered why. As he thought about him, he heard his phone vibrate next to him. He smiled just a bit at Takano's name popping up.
Takano: Sorry to disturb you. Just wanted to say that it was actually nice meeting you.
Making sure his food wouldn't burn, Ritsu replied to him.
Ritsu: Same here. I don't usually have pleasant breaks like that.
In his vehicle, Takano felt a little boasted by that. The guy didn't seem like the type to blow smoke up anyones ass.
Takano: Neither do I. I was in a bad mood before, but not after that. So thanks.
Putting his food aside, Ritsu brought it over to the table where he normally ate. He read that text with a slight blush suddenly wondering why he was in a bad mood. Yes stalkers aren't pleasant, but that man looked like he had things figured out. He had expensive looking clothing on and all after all.
Ritsu: I wasn't in a bad mood. Just a little lonely. I don't go out much so that was the extent of my life. Sorry to say so much.
"Yeah well if you were with me, I'd give you a good life." Takano promised softly as he felt his pants tighten. The thought of having a life with this male he just met satisfied him.
Takano: If you want we can meet up again. Either there or in private. You are a single father so I want you to take your son if it pleases you. It'll make you both happy.
Ritsu: Right now it might need to be my place seeing he is too young to be in public places without raising a fit. I hate those looks people give. If you want we can try to meet tomorrow at the coffee place again.
Takano smiled at the thought of seeing him very soon. His reply was sent quickly affirming that idea. How he wanted to see that face again.
