(A/N): Ah, this is so hard to write! It's like I have to get it just right! AGH! I hope you guys don't completely hate it.

Step One: Meet

Shindou stopped in front of his boss's, Seguchi Tohma, office, finding the door closed and voices coming from the other side. Shindou knew he shouldn't have been listening, but he couldn't help himself. He leaned against the door gently, smiling to himself when he recognized Seguchi's and another man's voice...the voice of Yuki Eiri.

"You know, Eiri-san," Seguchi said in a low voice, "people think that we are dating."

"Doesn't the stupid media know that you are married to my sister?"

Shindou blushed. Yuki Eiri's voice sent chills down his back.

"What, are you ashamed of people thinking that you are dating a guy?" Seguchi's voice sounded teasing, yet serious at the same time, a strange quality that only Seguchi could pull off.

"I prefer to stay in the closet, thanks." Yuki Eiri replied, sounding annoyed.

"Well, if you weren't with me all the time, then maybe the media wouldn't think that you were my boyfriend."

"I wouldn't ever be you're boyfriend."

Shindou's ears perked up. He was getting information he needed, when all he was really supposed to do was deliver Bad Luck's new single to Seguchi. Maybe, the bet would be easier than he thought, seeing as the target man was gay...well, so it seemed. He never said that he didn't like men, he just said that he prefered to stay in the closet.

"Ah, you are such a heartbreaker, Eiri-san." Seguchi said sarcastically.

Shindou felt that it was as good a time as ever to knock on the door to get Seguchi's attention. He could deliver the single to his boss and get a better look at Yuki Eiri. He took a deep breath to steady his racing heart and gently knocked on the door.

"You may come in." he heard Seguchi's voice say.

He turned the knob and stepped into Seguchi's office, ignoring the marvel of the huge office, wanted to get to his destination and leave.

"Ah, Shindou-san, what can do for you today?"

"Sakano-san sent me up to deliver Bad Luck's new single to you."

"Great, and a week before the deadline. Bad Luck is really on a roll."

Shindou smiled, liking the compliments his band was getting from his boss. He looked over at Yuki Eiri, who was sitting comfortable in a chair in front of Seguchi's desk.

"Are you Bad Luck's errand boy or something?" Yuki asked, smirking, eyeing Shindou up and down.

Shindou felt himself flush, but stood strong with confidence, kind of proud of himself that he wore his tight jeans that were ripped in random places around his legs. He smirked back at the blonde.

"Actually, I am the lead singer."

"Hm."

Shindou smirked wider, his violet eyes burning into Yuki's amber ones, hoping that Yuki could read what he was thinking. He knew it sounded absurd, but some people seemed to have the ability to read what people are thinking through their eyes, and he hoped Yuki had that ability.

"I had better be going." Shindou said, his eyes still on Yuki, to Seguchi.

"Alright. Thank you, Shindou-san. If you don't mind, let Sakano-san know that the band can begin on the new single anytime this week."

"Okay."

Shindou walked to the door, breaking eye contact with Yuki, walking slowly. He gave Yuki one last look before stepping outside into the hallway. He closed the door behind him, then leaned back on it, listening closely to see if Yuki was following after him.

"I had better be getting back home." he heard Yuki say. "I have to start on my novel."

"Okay... See you later, Eiri-san."

Shindou took that as his cue to begin walking down the hallway. He ran about halfway down to make it seem like he had been walking the whole time. He heard someone call out behind him.

"Hey, you."

He turned around nonchalantly, putting on his most calm face, even though his insides were raging.

"Yes?"

"Mind to tell me why you were staring at me like that in there?"

"Oh, did I offend you, I'm sorry." Shindou said innocently, putting a sweet, sensual smile on his face.

Yuki smirked at him, leaning against the wall. "You amuse me."

"If I amuse you now, then maybe I can amuse you to a cup of coffee after I get off of work."

Shindou never let that smile fall off his face. It was his 'killer smile' as K liked to say, that sent fans mad. Yuki seemed to be buying it, because he smirked wider.

"Is that like a date?"

"I don't know, depends."

"Depends on what?" Yuki asked, he smirk growing ever wider.

"If you can call two guys going for coffee a date." Shindou replied cooly, a slight coo in his voice.

"What time do you get off of work?" Yuki asked, after a moment of silence, studying Shindou.

"6:30."

"The coffeeshop across the street, 6:35 sharp."

"I'll be there."

Shindou watched Yuki leave, a feeling of accomplishment in his gut. That was easier than he thought.

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"So, what is your profession? You already know I'm a singer, but I don't know what you do." Shindou asked, sipping on a caramel mocha.

"I'm a romance novelist." Yuki answered, stirring sugar into his black coffee.

"Are you famous?"

"A little too famous."

"That's strange, because I've never heard of you."

"Do you read?"

"..."

"Then, that probably explains it." Yuki answered to Shindou's 'answer.'

"Ha ha, very funny." Shindou pouted.

Yuki smirked at Shindou's reaction and leaned forward, supporting his elbows on the table so he could lay his head on his hands.

"You must be gay."

"What makes you say that?"

"For one, you asked me out, and two, I've never seen a straight guy with pink hair."

Shindou arched his eyebrow at Yuki. So, he was probably going to be a challenge after all.

"My sexuality shouldn't matter, I would think. Unless, you are gay yourself." he answered smoothly, he too leaning forward on his elbows.

Yuki stared at Shindou for a long time, so that the two seemed to be in an eye staring competition. The few customers that were in the coffeeshop and the waiters were eyeing them strangely. Yuki finally gave up and leaned back in his chair, a laugh on his lips.

"You are a card."

"I'll take that as a compliment." Shindou said, standing from his seat. "Well, it's been fun, but I really must be going."

"So soon?" Yuki asked, somewhat sarcastically.

"Ah, are you sad about my leaving? Does that mean you want to go out another time?" Shindou replied, he too being somewhat sarcastic.

"How about tommorrow? The karaoke bar, say...around seven?"

Shindou was inwardly shocked. Yuki was being serious??? He didn't show his real emotion of the outside, except for the blush that crept across his cheeks.

"Sounds good to me. See you then."

"See ya."

Shindou left his share of the bill on the table and left, letting the cool, autumn air soothe his blushing face and steady his nerves. Yuki asked him back out. He had quite a story to tell his friends.

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