Disclaimer: I do not own gravitation's characters. They are owned and copyrighted by Maki Murakami. But other than that, it's mine.
Lots of grammar error. Sorry………
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Answer for IQ test previous chapter.
Seguchi Alex Tohma
And we off
All the eyes in the studio look at him when he said that words. But before one of the Bad Luck members open their mouth to said something, quickly K continued his speech.
For a tea break.
Saved!
All heads dropped frustrated. Today was so hard for them. K was very straight to all of them. He forced them none stop works especially the guitar player, he got the worst. Every movement made by Hiro, will get the murderous glance by his manager. He can't go anywhere, just the music studio. Even, K would escort him to the toilet when he needed to go there. The worst part in his nightmare was, he even can't touch his cell phone. The situation supposedly not that worst if Hiro not tried to skip his work AGAIN, or not tried to disappear AGAIN.
He became quite naughty for the past two three weeks. And everybody even Sakano admit he's naughtier than Shuichi. It was 'the power of love', YES it's true, but what had turned him so obsessed, made everybody run out of idea. He's keeping a secret, in fact, a huge secret; even his best friend can't get through about it. Day dreams all the time, smiling for 24 hours, talking long through the phone as if there's no tomorrow – he got it so bad.
Yes! Tea break!
Shuichi exclaimed happily. He finally got his rest. Like a happy little puppy, Shuichi bounced and jumped around the studio. He felt so relieve after brainstormed his head for few hours ago.
Ne, K san, can you buy for me some cold drink? I just wanna stay in the studio. Please…
Shuichi asked K politely plus his using his puppy eyes. To the truth, he was really tired to go out, so he just slammed on one of the couch.
Shu-chan, in time like this, you should go out and spread your wings and enjoy your freedom, my dear best buddy.
Hiro said out loud with the sparkling eyes.
This the only time you can do what ever you want to do.
He added. Aura of happiness lingered around his body.
And for me, my wish to the magic genie K, is MY CELL PHONE!
K narrowed his eyes when he heard the sentences. He's about to say something to Hiro but suddenly he changed his mind. Act like Hiro was invisible, he talk to Shuichi.
As you wish master Shuichi, I will get you some cold drink.
Before Shuichi said something, K winked his eyes towards him, automatically made Shuichi understand and played along with K's games.
Thanks genie. Good genie. I'm very proud of you.
Shuichi smiled proudly and winked towards K. Let's the games on. He can feel that Hiro was gave him a deadly glared but he felt enjoyed to teased him like this.
And master Shuichi, anything beside your drink that you wish for?
Hahaha! Served you right Hiro-kun! I'm the evil genie. K was just added the sweet red big cherry topping on the cup cake that he just made with Shuichi. From the side of his eyes, he can see Hiro was ready to blow off.
Hello, I'm still here if yo…
All Hiro can managed though before his words were cut off by Shuichi.
That's a very good one genie. I wish for phone charger since my phone run out battery.
Oh shit! Hiro gonna kill me after this. He can't help it but grinned widely at Suguru who from the beginning watched their drama quietly. Secretly, Suguru was enjoyed his team mate teasing Hiro.
I'll arrange for that. In the mean time,
K put his left hand in his pocket and pulled off his own cell-phone and hand it to Shuichi while his eyes glanced at Hiro.
You can use mine first while waiting for me to get those things you wish for, Master Shuichi.
Oh yes, no doubt! I'm sure that I'm the one who going to be shot by my own gun after this.
Umm… thanks genie, but I think that phone not yours, it is Hiro's if you look at it closely and if…
Before Shuichi finished with his speech, a movement as speed as lightning flied across between his and K face. Stunned by that, both of them stared with each other for a moment and only breaks after they heard a big gaps from Suguru. Spontaneously they turn to look at him.
Fujisaki-kun, what wrong?
They ask him in unison. He said nothing but his hand pointed up to Hiro who now standing near the exit door. Both of the men quickly turned around only to find that Hiro evil smile and waved to them. And on his right hand,
No way!
K shouted out loud. The cell-phone at his left hand was gone!
Give it back to me, you sleuth. You are not allowed to touch it before your job is done.
– searching for his grenade.
Well it is done for today, bye every one! God bless you all!
Hiro grabbed his bag pack and dashed out from the studio. He was so fast.
You're not easily going out from here!
K shouted while chased after him, off from the studio either. He's going to get Hiro's ass back to work. He don't care how but he's going to drag that brat back.
Rest in peace Hiro.
Shuichi shake his head thinking out what gonna happen between Hiro and K, made him shudder a bit. He eyes close slowly ready to enter the world of 'rest'. But snapped open suddenly when he heard chuckled from Suguru. That boy chuckled? Heck! Why?
I hope he really can rest in peace.
Oh… that was all about. Hiro… sometimes, you are just dumb.
Yeah Fujisaki-kun, where ever he will be, I'm hope he'll find his peace. He just so not Hiro between this weeks. And I wonder why he acted so weird.
It is the truth. He really doesn't know what cause to Hiro this time. When he asked to that man, all he got just stupid smiled from Hiro as for the answered. And he keep asking and asking, still get the same answers over and over again. The day that he stopped from asked him the question was the day that Hiro made the statement that he will tell him everything when he was ready.
Do you really don't know why he acted like that?
Suguru leaned casually against the wall while shoved his hands into the pockets of his pant.
Come on, get real!
I know nothing. It's true.
Shuichi move his face forward and put his chin on his palm while his right hand elbowing his knees, staring at Suguru, who now walked towards him from the wall. He shifted to the other side of the couch, made a space for Suguru to slammed down either followed by a very long sighed.
He was totally weird between the weeks.
Shuichi ran a hand over his shining pink hair.
I really can't get through him.
He bent his head down, burying his face in his palms. He inhaled and exhaled slowly.
Suguru watched him closely. Guilt washed over his nerve system. He should not have to ask such a question to Shuichi. As if he doesn't trust that boy. He was so sad, inside. And he looked so vulnerable and fragile.
I'm sorry. Are you mad? At me?
He felt terrible now. He never thought Shuichi will be so sad regardless the whole situation. All day long between the weeks, Shuichi was acted normal like he always did. Shuichi removed his hand from his face and slowly faced Suguru. His alluring eyes meet with Suguru's.
I have no reasons to mad at you, don't be stupid ok?
Calmly he answered his friend's question.
…just I'm mad with my self, that's all.
He ended it with a very genuine smile, yet the sad still remains in his eyes.
What does he mean he's mad at himself?
Suguru studied the singer with question mark on his head. Shuichi was always acted weird or stupid all the time, but this time, he seems so determined with his weirdness. And to tell the truth, the keyboardist doesn't like it. Still staring at Shuichi, Suguru continued with his question.
Yourself? Why you're mad at yourself?
Sighed deeply, Shuichi run away from Suguru's glares.
You know… he's now in the world of loves.
Yes, everybody can see that.
What's the point?
So he doesn't need people around him.
He needs no one, just his Ayaka.
Hmmm?
I'm still blurred here. What's he gonna tell me?
Even me.
I've done that to him last year. Everything in I do was Yuki, Yuki and Yuki.
Huh? And what's the connection behind 'I'm mad with my self'?
Suguru eyes narrowed watching the singer seriously. He almost gets the answer from their conversation. Shuichi was sad because of Hiro, but he was mad at himself.
When I totally crazy for Eiri last year, I…
Shuichi stopped for a while, breath slowly, and then turn back his eyes to face Suguru.
I almost ignored him.
I ignore him! The best friend of my life. Hiro - My brother, my savior, my diary.
From the eyes, Suguru knows that the boy beside him was so sad. He never saw those eyes so sad like this before. Not even when Shuichi had fought with Yuki before. Slowly, he reached out his hand and patted on Shuichi's shoulder, tried to comfort his friend.
I'm not doing that on purpose, I know he knew that.
Once again Shuichi bent his head down, burying his face in his palms, but this time, he sweeps the tears that start gathered in his eyes. Sighed softly, he leaned his head and his back at the couch, closing his eyes.
And now, I understand how bad I had torn his heart. God! Fujisaki-kun, he must be so sad last year when I pay all my attention to Eiri. I never realize that until now.
Suguru keep continued watching the singer. Now he got the whole points. Shuichi mad at himself because he made Hiro sad last year.
I felt so guilty, you know Fujisaki-kun?
Hiro must felt that I had left him alone, he must felt that I not wanted him anymore.. He must felt that I'd betrayed him... Kami-sama, what have I done! I'm sorry Hiro.
Shuichi's eyes suddenly snapped open then he sit up straight and facing Suguru. His large purple eyes stared at Suguru's seriously.
D.. don't look at me like that.
Because when you're so serious like that, I don't recognize you anymore.
Ne Fujisaki-kun, I don't know why I blabber those things to you. But somehow I feel release. And..
Shuichi pause a while, thinking about the next words.
And would you please keep this conversation just between you and me.
Suguru narrowed his eyes focus on what had Shuichi said to him. He understands it clearly. Shuichi wanted him to keep what he done telling him as a secret. Sure, he can do that. Beside, he is not the kind of person who had the big mouth. Agreeing with Shuichi, he nodded his head.
After receiving the answered from Suguru, Shuichi back to his previous position, leaning his back and head at the couch, closing his eyes.
Thanks, I owed you that.
Bamggggg!!!!!!!!
Both of the men shocked at the very first. Automatically they focus at the entrance door where the loud sound begins with. It was K! By the look at his face, they know, he lost Hiro! His face was so frustrated. Hiro wins again. Way to go Hiro!
Shuichi whispered something to Suguru and he replies it in whispered too.
Fujisaki-kun,
Shindou san,
This is bad,
This is terrible,
Should we say it?
Yes we should.
Both of the young men standing at once, looking at their crazy maniac manager, saying something out loud to the man, in unison plus their pleading eyes.
WHEN LIFE IS WOE,
AND HOPE IS DUMB,
THE WORLD SAYS, "GO!"
THE GRAVE SAYS, "COME!
K watched them silently, his face all burned up. Looks like he gonna explode in anytime soon… Three... Two... One... He was not able to hold it anymore. He burst into a big laugh. Indeed very huge laughs that no one had evidence it. He laughs and laughs and laugh and he cannot stop it. It was their faces, or it was their pleading eyes, or it was their unison, or it was how their wanted to save their life, or… there's so much to describe. But the older man was really entertained by them. Sitting hard on the floor, to sit cross-legged, K tried to catch his breath, while tried to stop his laughs.
Shuichi and Suguru approached him slowly. They also sat on the floor in front of their still red faced manager, looking at him.
K-san, are… are you alrite?
Anxiously, Suguru asked him. Seriously, he never saw K like that before. This was the first time. Shuichi who sit beside him nodding his head agree with the question.
K looked at both of them, he had calmed down now. No more laughing maniacally, and the smiles on his face, was so sweet. A genuine smile from the heart.
Where do you guys get the quotation?
It was Shindou-san's idea.
It was our idea, Fujisaki-kun.
Yeah, but you're the one who came with it.
Oh rite, hehehe, so K-san, do you like it?
K watched them alternately, soft gleamed was formed in his eyes. It was warm and affection. Today was his rough day. He got fight with Sakano, his grenade was out off bullets, and dealing with Nakano Hiroshi… he really had enough. He was truly in a bad mood when he entered the studio. But thanks to both of them, all of his tension washed away.
Come on child, let's go to the cafeteria.
XXX
Lex nii chan…
Tohma stopped his reading when his precious little brother approached him. With the look from the face, he know June were about to ask him something. There's something about June that he loves the most. Although he was just four years old, but his capability to think was older than his age. He was too matured and too intelligent to be a four years old boy.
What it is June?
June sat near him with question mark linger all over his face.
I've just heard something about 'curiosity killed the cat'. Ne Lex nii chan, why must it kill the cat?
Tohma stunned by the question. How could a four years old boy ask him something like that? And although he knows the answer, it seem like he can't find a way to explain it to June. It was too complicated. He can't just tell him that the sentence came by Ben Johnson and the original was sound like this – '...Helter skelter, hang sorrow, care will kill a cat, up-tails all, and a pox on the hangman.'
It was too much for him.
Hmm… June dear, it was a very old proverb. It comes around in the year of 1598 or something like that.
June quietly listened to every word that came out from his Lex nii chan's mouth. He paid all his attention to Tohma. He wants to know every detail that he wanted to know.
And maybe that time, the author got the inspirations from watching a cat doing his curiosity thing and died.
June narrowed his eyes watched Tohma closely demand for further explanation.
Maybe the cat curious about the fish in the lake, jumped into the lake tried to catch it. What would happen to the cat?
Bingo, Tohma secretly hope that idea will help him.
Poor that cat, he can't swim. He surely drowns itself to death.
Tohma smiled to his brother.
See, the cat died because of his curiosity. It just my assumption, but I can see you get the picture, right?
Oh Lex nii chan, you are so genius to give me the explanation likes that. I know if you tell me the whole history of the proverb, then I'll explode. Right? Thank you so much.
He knew that will come. Tohma just knew it. Too genius to be four years old boy. He should be six or seven or more than that. Reaching out his hand, his gestured to June to sit on his lap. And the boy did.
Ne, Lex nii chan, maybe if the author saw not a cat, but a mouse, then it will go like this, 'curiosity killed the mouse'. Am I right or am I right?
He received a chuckle from Tohma who embraced him from behind. Slowly, he leaned again his back at the Tohma chest. Smiled proudly.
Yes you're right, brother dear. They died because they curious.
Suddenly June snapped out from his seat turned his body to face Tohma, grinned widely.
Nii chan, they died because of curiosity, then you should remember this.
This time Tohma narrowed his eyes watched Junior demand for explanation.
This is my proverb. Property of Seguchi Chris Tsubasa. 'Curiosity killed the Curiousitor'. Hahaha...
Tohma burst into laugh when June finished his line. He don't know where does the idea come from or how? But the sentence itself had touched his heart.
June dear, there's no such things called curiousitor.
There's no such thing called that? Hmmm… curiousitor… curiousitor… curiousitor…
Suddenly he jumped off from Tohma lap, standing straight facing his brother. His large violet eyes gazed through Tohma's green charming eyes. His lips were smiling from satisfaction idea that he just got from his genius brain.
Ne, ne, Lex nii chan, it is just a proverb. It doesn't matter how the word usage, right?
Tohma nodded his head agreed with the sentences. He smiled proudly to his brother. June knew how to use his brain wisely. One day, this younger boy before his eyes will make Seguchi's family proud of him. Sure.
So, I will use this 'curiousitor' word as for my first proverb. You should write it somewhere in your notebook so you will remember it.
No need to write it anywhere June, coz' I already memorized it. And I will never ever forget it.
Really?
Puppy eyes.
Nah, I lied to you.
Evil grin.
Leeeexxxxx nnnniiiiiiii chhhaaaaannnnnnn…..!
June attacked him by jump on his lap.
June, I will never forget it. Never.
Hugging June affectionately.
Ne Lex nii chan,
Tugging on his shirt
Hmm…
Answered it lazily.
Say that words again, please…
Pleading.
What word?
Pretend not to understand.
Ne… that word
Still tugging on his shirt.
…
Take a breath
…
Silently waiting.
Slowly, Tohma said the magic words.
Side by side
With you till the end
I'll always be the one to firmly hold your hand
No matter what is said or done
our love will always continue on
I love you, nii chan.
XXX
Here your green tea.
K handed to Shuichi his drink while the boy busies himself with his thought. Shuichi, since three of them arrived at the cafeteria, he choose to sit down while waiting for his friends buying something to drink.
Thanks, K-san.
Suguru joined them few seconds after that. He bought for them some doughnuts and sandwiches. All of them ate quietly before interrupted by Shuichi's phone
Ta-iki wa somaru
akaku nureta yubisaki ni
habatakenu chou no namida
Subete wa suna ni naru
shining, make you cry…
It's was Yuki.
You said your phone running out of battery.
Suguru asked him while eating his sandwich.
Nah, I just wanted to tease Hiro.
Shuichi shake his head. Pushing the button, quickly he answered the call.
Hi dear, miss me?
Yeah brat missed you a lot.
Waaa Eiri… the more you missed me, the more I missed you back.
He glanced at Suguru and K who still eating, but he knows they are peaking their ears to heard the conversations. He wouldn't mind them. They are his family.
I went to your studio but nobody there. Where are you?
Cafeteria. Having tea break with the others. You know Eiri, today was a hard day. Even I was the one who came late, but K-san didn't mad at me. Because I'm doing my best in my work, so K-san not mad at me. But he's so mad at Hiro. Hiro went crazy all the time. He's just like me when I totally in love with you last year. But don't worry about that because I still love you. A lot. But now, I can control my self. But Hiro got it bad, I don't know what to do anymore. And now he's not here. He ran away after snatched his cell-phone from K-san. K-san chased after him but he failed. And now, only three of us sitting in this cafeteria having our break.
'Sigh + breathe'
Done talking?
Uh huh. Hey not yet, you said you went to our studio but nobody there. What are you doing there? You're here? In the NG building?
…
Eiri?
…
Eiriiii?
…
E…
Abruptly Shuichi jump off from his sit when he felt someone lick his left ear from behind. Automatically he run towards K who sitting in front of him across their table seeking for protection. He didn't dare to look who so ever did that to him.
Why are you running?
Suguru who sitting beside K asked him.
I'm s.. scared…
It's all Shuichi can answered him. He was really scared. He even did not look at Suguru or K or that crazy person who had licked his ear. He just standing behind K, keep his eyes on his shoes.
You scared of me, Shu-chan?
Eiri's voice. Shuichi tilted his head to face that person for confirmation. Sure. It was Eiri. Who's now sitting on his previous chair, eating his unfinished doughnut, grinning evilly at him.
EIRI!!! This is the second time you did this to me FOR GOD SAKE!
I know about that. But you look cute when you're frightened. Don't you guys agree with me?
Still munched on Shuichi's doughnut, Yuki asked both K and Suguru. In addition, as for the answers, he received a very burst of laugh from both of them. Yuki also contribute a chuckle joining them.
Why are you still standing there? You don't want to hug me like you always did?
Yuki asked Shuichi when he notice that singer still standing behind K.
You are so meeeaaaannnnn….
Shuichi squealed out while hopped towards Yuki, loud enough shake to whole NG building. He hugged Yuki tightly, only released him when heard that guy grasps for some air. Then he made a quick kissed on Yuki's face and settled himself at the free chair beside his lover.
So, Yuki-san, what make you here?
K asked him.
Yuki finished Shuichi doughnut and snatched Shuichi's green tea. He was really hungry since he never eats anything today, only a cup of coffee at the morning. Once again, proudly he drank it until the can was empty. Shuichi and Suguru watched him without a blink on their eyes. Yuki seem so starvation. After wiped his hand and mouth, he answered K question clearly.
I had been here since morning. Seguchi's not well. He fainted this morning.
WHAT?!!!
K, Suguru and Shuichi shouted in unison. Once again, NG building was shaking.
Nodded his head, his continued
Yes. The doctor's had come and now he's sleeping.
Eiri,
Shuichi interrupted
You never eat anything since morning?
Yuki nodded his head staring at his lover.
And I ate happily my lunch today… Eiri, if I had know.. I… I…
Tears started flow from his eyes. How can he enjoyed his food while his lover hungry to death?
You are such a baka, you know?
Yuki wiped the tears and hugged him lovingly. He doesn't care people surrounding who stared at them. For almost a year he had together with Shuichi, he had softened his heart. And he doesn't mind to show his love to his lover openly into the world.
Shuichi press his face on Yuki's chest, sobbing hardly. He tried his best not to cry. When he cried, Yuki will look miserable and he hates that look. So, all he can do now are tried to calm himself down.
It is not your fault
Yuki patted his hair and rubbed his back slowly. He received a nod from Shuichi. Although Shuichi is a loud, hyperactive and easy going person, but he knows that deep down inside this young man, Shuichi got the super sensitive emotions.
Eiri
Shuichi look at him, he manage to stop his tears. But the sobbing still there.
d-did you n-need to order some-something to eat?
Yuki stared at those red puffy eyes. Cute! Instead he reached down, slowly kiss at Shuichi forehead. His lover smiled.
No, we will eat out site after this.
Yo ho! Hello… Love birds… do you two still remember us…? You know, me and Fujisaki-kun…
It was K.
Both of them quickly make turn to their side. They totally forget about K and Suguru, who watched them from the very start. In a flash, Shuichi's face had turn in crimson red. He struggled to get loose from Yuki's embrace. But in reply, Yuki's hold him more tightened, no intense to let go.
K-san, if you don't mind, I would like to take Shuichi with me now.
You want to go home now?
Doubt over his face.
Yes, but before that, we will visit Seguchi first.
Still holding Shuichi.
A ha, I forgot about him.
K was completely forgotten about Tohma. He was distracted by both of them. Then he turned to look at Suguru. Yes, they should stop for today. Both of his boys look exhausted. Beside, he got a director to worry about. And he bet that Suguru also worry about his cousin.
Ok, thanks for today. You may go now, Shuichi-kun.
Really K-san? Oh captain my captain, I thank you.
Shuichi beaming in joy. Yuki finally released him.
You are welcome Shuichi-kun. Yuki-san, tell Mika-san Suguru and I will visit her in a very short moment. Class dismisses.
XXX
Tohma's office
Shuichi sat on the sofa watching the sleeping form of Tohma. Mika and Yuki were the other side of the room, near Tohma's desk arguing something about cigarette. They had started their quarrel since ten minutes ago. So, to save his life, it is better for him to sit quietly on the sofa and look after his boss. He studied Tohma face carefully. He had to admit that Tohma got such a cute baby face. He doesn't even look like a 33 years old man. If he lied to people and tell them he's 25, Shuichi bet people will believe it. He looks so peaceful in his sleep. Suddenly Tohma's body begin to stir. Sweat drops covered his forehead. He started to toss and turn his head and his breathing hard.
Shuichi tried to inform Yuki and Mika but there was no response from them. They are still arguing. Thinking how hopeless was them, he ignored them and knelt near his boss. He reaches out his hand to hold Tohma. Tight and secure.
He almost gasped when he realized that suddenly Tohma open his eyes. Violet meets green. There's something in Tohma's green eyes that Shuichi didn't understand. Something warm? Something care? Something love? Something he never seen it before. He can't describe it. But he felt safe and protected. Shuichi back to reality when he felt his hand was squeezed. By Tohma. And he opened his mouth. Say something.
Both Yuki and Mika stop arguing when the heard something comes from the sofa. Slowly, they stepped forward to the source of their curiosity came from.
June…
Tohma's voice was so weak and cracked.
...
Shuichi didn't answer him. He just silently watched him.
Don't leave nii chan anymore.
Tohma almost cried when he said that words.
No I won't. Go to sleep, nii chan.
Spontaneously, Shuichi answered him. He, himself don't understand why he did that.
Really? I missed you so much.
Tohma's eyelids were hardly fighting back the sleep.
I missed you too, nii chan.
Shuichi cried silently as he saw Tohma dozed off again. Why he felt sad? Why he felt frustrated? He don't understand it. Why?
Yuki embraced him from behind. Neither Mika nor Yuki say a word.
Speechless.
XXX
End of Chapter Three.
IQ test – Shuichi's ringtone, what's the title of the song? Tick tock tick tock…