Ickiakki- Sorry for the long update thing. I just needed 10 reviews. Actually, this will be quite a long fic, and I've already thought of the ending. I think it's lame. XO Well, on with the story! 3
I Like You.
Chapter Two- Lonliness
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The Manager sighed, his left eye twitching beneath his circular glasses, while his head rested in his hands. He was quite a bulky figure, with a round head and a thin, tight, mouth. The black hair he had was gelled and kept neatly, it represented him well- prim, proper, and efficient. The bifocals he was wearing shaded his beady, black eyes, and made him almost frightening; you could never know what he was really thinking. His full name was Tomato Yamaguchi, but since people feared calling him by this ridiculous name, they simply referred to him as "Manager-san."
Anyway, he was irritated with his buisiness partner's behavior. Rod P, Akari's producer, was a young American film maker who had come to Japan for inspiration. He was fascinated with aspects of the country's culture, and was intrigued by the people who lived there. The blonde, blue-eyed young man was quite his "friend's" opposite. The laid back, somewhat hippie boy was suffering from a tremendous hangover, while the Manager regretted allowing Rod to drink.
Suddenly, Rod randomly appeared before him, he had this habit of popping out of nowhere, you see, and slurred, "Do you wish you could be as beautiful as me? Well you can't, cause-"
Rod was cut off as the plump man hit him over the head.
"No more late night staff parties for you, mister, if you can't hold your sake. Isn't American beer just as strong?" the business man sighed, and motioned to the bodyguards. "Take him to his room, he needs his rest."
Luckily, the hotel they were staying at was currently "closed for renovations," according to the sign outside. At least there was no publicity, who knows what the public would think if they knew Akari Usada's producer could not hold his sake. As if on cue, Akari dashed down the stairs.
"Manager-san!" she began, in a frenzied manner. "You should've woken me up! Oh, I'm sooo late! Forgive-"
Her boss held up his hand to quiet her. "I apologize, Akari-san, but your tour will be delayed, probably for another year. Rod says you need a break, and I guess he's right. Plus, we're having technical difficulties. Use this time to relax."
Relax! What a wonderful word! Finally, she could have some peace!
Suddenly, Akari's eyes brightened. "Manager-san, there's something I've always wanted to do..," her voice suddenly dtrailed off, the rest of her statement absorbed with giggles.
"Well then, what is it? C'mon, speak up."
"I've always wanted to be a receptionist at a vet office! Why, I love animals, and-"
"Why, absolutely not," the Manager said sharply.
"But, why?" she pouted.
"Because, you're naive and forgetful. We can't let you go out alone! Plus, you're famous, and that could cause a commotion."
"Oh, b-but… What if I disguised myself?"
"Well, tell me why you want a job, and I might consider it," the man said stiffly.
"Well, I've always grown up with everything handed to me on a silver platter. I want to work for money! Y'know, like other people?"
"But, you do work for your money, dear," the last word could have been mistaken for something else, due to his monotonous, yet unsatisfied, tone. "Very hard, I might add," he said, somewhat more sweetly.
"Please?" she begged.
"Well, when Rod becomes sober, let's see what he has to say about it.
Akari's face brightened, full of hope.
Meanwhile, the PKO found themselves tired from getting Piyoko to take a nap. Poor girl, she needed her rest, and it had taken the boys a while to calm her down.
Ky and Coo were alone. Rik had gone to get something, neither of them could remember what, and were determined to make peace with one another.
"Major," Ky cleared his throat. "I apologize for behaving so badly with you lately."
"Thanks," Coo said flatly.
The older of the two decided to change the topic.
"Mm, Major, have you noticed something?"
"What?"
"I've never met a girl the General has dated," Ky said, with a blank look on his face.
"Hm, whoah, man… You're right! During the period of time that he's known us, has he even dated a girl?" Coo stammered.
"I don't know Major, this really is quite odd," Ky began to look concerned.
"Man, he doesn't talk much 'bout girls, either."
"Maybe he's had bad experiences? I mean, there are plenty of women who admire him on Analogue."
"Really?"
"You're an idiot, Major."
"Hey!"
"But, before we discuss that, I wanted to tell you something," the Lieutenant said, softly.
"What?"
"Rik's gone through a few rough spots in life," Ky continued.
"Hmm? He seems like a pretty happy guy."
"Well, he lost his father at an early age, and his mother died when he was fifteen."
"Eh? But, he talks about his mom all the time, like she's still-"
"Alive," the dentist finished the sentence, and frowned. "He loved his mother. I think he feels lonely. I remember what the Queen told me about how he joined the BGGD…"
Flashback:
A flamboyant boy was presented before the King and Queen of Analogue. He was tall for his age, and oddly enough, was not humbled at all by their appearance. The child's eyes were a rich purple, and burned with anger.
"Why have you brought this one here?" he demanded, and was reprimanded with a slight blow to the head.
"Don't speak like that to His and Her Majesty," the soldier, holding young Rik back, said roughly.
"Easy child," the Queen said, her voice calm and serene. "Are you troubled, little one?"
The young Heisenberg looked silent for a moment, and was angry, but then he glared at the floor, looking discouraged.
"Do not be alarmed," the King continued, in his deep voice. "We have learned of your mother and father's passing. You are now an orphan."
Rik growled softly.
"My apologies," the regal man said, taken aback. "That was quite blunt of me, forgive me."
The general-to-be made eye contact, but said nothing.
Her Majesty continued for her husband, "Child, we have watched you from afar. We like your spirit. Think of me… As an aunt. We have learned that you have always yearned to be a soldier."
The boy responded bitterly, "You will never replace mother and father."
"Of course not!" the King was upset. "Do not worry. Never forget your parents child, but, we will take care of you. Unless, you object."
Rik looked down, beaten, sheepishly.
The Queen clapped her hands. "Come, come, bring this child some food. He is hungry, am I right?"
For the first time in a while, he responded, "Yes."
The King put a hand on the boys shoulder. "We will care for you. And, we'll train you to be a general like you've always wanted, and make your parents very proud."
And that was the beginning of Rik's loyalty to the King and Queen.
End Flashback.
"Wow," Coo said softly. "It must've been hard for him to adjust." The Major was silent for a while. "But he's still a thick-headed idiot-"
"Hello, Lieutenant! Greetings Major," Rik seemingly popped out of nowhere, a smile on his face. It looked like it had pained him to smile.
"Hey, dude, are you okay? You've been pretty sad lately," Coo asked out of concern.
Ky began to feel very, very guilty.
"Oh, it's nothing," Rik responded, shrugging off the topic.
The blue-haired dentist began to feel sick, and decided to excuse himself from the conversation. "I think I'm going to have to be alone for a little while." He rushed off to his room.
"Oh, so, we're alone! Anything you want to ask me, personally, Major?" The oldest of the two said, cheerily.
"Yes, actually," Coo raised an eyebrow. "Have you and Ky been having intimacies in our bathroom?"
Rik's face went from shocked, to utterly disgusted.
"Major, that's repulsive! Where do you get such ideas? What have you been reading?" Rik questioned suspiciously.
"Well, you and Ky are alone sometimes, and… He's been emoing a lot, and he even acts like a girl-"
"Um, that doesn't mean we've been having… Er, is Pyocola-sama still sleeping?" Rik questioned, trying to change the topic.
"Like a baby. Now, explain to me why I shouldn't think you're gay," Coo said accusingly, raising an eyebrow.
"Damn straight," the veterinarian grumbled.
Chuckling a bit, the younger boy was surprised by his friend's use of language.
"Then why aren't you dating any girls?" the question finally arose.
"Ah, that's a long story," the oldest of the two said softly, his attitude changing a bit.
"Hm?" the physician became more interested.
"Let's just say that I'm picky."
"How so?"
"Well, I haven't found a girl who's just to my liking yet."
"Eh? Can't be that hard."
"For me, it has been."
"Why? What exactly d'ya need?"
"Well, not much, actually," the General paused. "Just, someone's who honest."
"Straightforward?"
"Chastity-wise, too. Hopefully, someone who's a little on the innocent side, someone I can protect."
"That's hard to find?"
"Mm, you try looking. Actually, it may be easier for you, since girls like that are usually closer to your age. I guess I started looking a little late."
"I don't need to look, dude. I've already found my girl," and with this, he received an odd stare from Rik.
"Eh?"
"Well, that's really what I wanted to talk to you about," Coo looked around. "Ky's gonna shoot me if he finds out, or maybe he'll kill me with his broom, or something, so… Don't tell 'im, kay?"
"Sure," the taller one answered. "Who is it?"
"Um, haven't I dropped enough hints?"
Silence.
"It's Pyocola-sama, isn't it?" Rik said, blankly.
"Here it comes," Coo thought. "3, 2, 1…"
"Ahhh! That is just so cute!" the General exploded.
Sighing, the youngest of the two was engulfed in a bone-crushing, pretty much airtight, hug.
"I would love to help you!" Rik declared.
"Um, sure. But there's one other problem…"
"Which is?"
"Dude, we need money."
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Ickiakki- Sorry for the crappiness of this chapter, and the long update. Well, you see, I kinda lost the file, and had to get it back and, well… Just be thankful, people. I cut out a lot since I really wanted to get this chapter done. Plus, this was mostly a dialogue chapter to help you guys figure out what was going on. So, hopefully, I'll update soon!