Title: Romance.
Chapter Four: One Lie Brings forth a Second.
Author: chriiiistopher


I spat my coffee out. Did he just say Usami Akihiko!

Running to get a towel, I quickly dried up the wasted coffee. Lucky it didn't get on my thesis papers; serves me right for eavesdropping on a conversation.

How could that kid know such an important writer? Running across the room, I remembered the little collection of Usami Akihiko novels on the third shelf of Hiroki's bookshelf collection. Opening the front cover of his book "Aquarius" I saw in red pen the signature of Usami Akihiko along with a little note.

"To my dearest, oldest friend. I hope you enjoy this piece of crap book. Akihiko."

Piece of crap? This guy must be humble. This book won so many awards. I looked at the picture of Akihiko Usami on the cover jacket and saw his high class good looks.

Wait… this guy seems familiar? Could he be that guy…? No… No way!

"Miyagi."

I screamed. Jumping about, I felt a fragile body jump over me and soon a cluster of books fell from above. I opened my eyes and saw Shinobu's own eyes, afraid and scared. I let out a sigh.

"You scared me to death. "

--

"U-U-U-U-Usami Akihiko-san?"

This kid. He couldn't be that Misaki could he?

"You're lying right?"

The boy looked at me. His eyes searched the room and I saw his face turn a slight pinkish color.

"Umm… well… due to circumstances… me and Usami-sensei are kind of living together…. Because of my brother…"

The boy's voice suddenly became hushed as the last words escaped his mouth.

His brother…? HE'S TAKAHIRO'S BROTHER! The thought popped into my mind causing a volcano of memories to erupt within my skull.

Usami-san… is this the boy you've chosen?

"Um… sensei?"

I opened my mouth as I felt the tears of the past begin to well up.

A scream arose outside. Losing my train of thoughts I heard Miyagi-sensei scream out 'Shinobu' in a squeal.

I cleared my throat loudly. Embarrassing, just embarassing. This must make the department look like a joke. Screaming was still going on outside as this kid, Misaki, stood there like a wounded animal still ready to crawl into a ball on the floor.

So much seemed to flash through my brain. Clearing my throat again, I rose my head.

"Would it be possible to see you another day after school?"

Misaki looked at me confused. He blinked at me a few times. He was kind of cute, I thought, nothing like Takahiro.

"You mean like… after class?"

He blinked a few more times at me his head tilted to the side.

"No. I mean like outside of school. I need to ask a few questions about your tutor."

--

Great. Just great, I thought. Another Usami Akihiko fanboy. I let out a sigh of relief. I thought for sure he wouldn't believe me.

"Umm. Okay. When?"

I looked around the room. Was it right for a teacher to meet a student outside school? But I'm already 19 years old. I'm basically an adult. I can look after myself.

"Tomorrow at this cafe."

He wrote down on a piece of paper the address of a corner shop I knew. I gave him a smile and bow before leaving the room.

"Oh and sensei. I will try hard. I'm not going to let myself fail."

I gave him another bow as I exited the room. I felt my stomach lurch. What am I going to tell Usagi to make this all alright?

--

Is he alright? I don't even know.

"Shinobu?"

He mumbled something back in reply and I felt a wave of relief crash over me. Thank god. Sitting up, the books over me falling to my sides, I saw Shinobu sitting there in the corner with a large cut along his cheek. I quickly ran over and held him close.

"Mmm… wha ah you doin" He mumbled to me trying to break my grip on him.

"Let go you idiot!"

I refused to let go, still holding onto his thin body with all my might. What would have happened if something happened to him? I can't lose some else.

Shinobu broke free of my grip and wacked a book on my arm for measure.

"Don't freak out like that. You're so weird."

His face was suddenly blushing looking at me. I can't belief how much I'm over reacting. I grabbed his shirt cuff and quickly pulled him out of the office. The room was still a mess but who cares. I didn't anyway.

Shinobu, still struggling against me, tried to break free but knew he couldn't beat me. I dragged him out of the now empty school and saw my car parked in its usual spot. Pulling the keys out of my pocket I put the key into the hole and opened the door, throwing Shinobu in.

--

I shut the door behind me. Was Usami home yet? He said he had a meeting with the publishers but most of the time he would lie to try and catch me by surprise when I came home. Quickly diving onto the couch, I felt Suzuki-san brush up against me and for a moment I thought that that idiot Usagi was here. I frowned at how much the thought of Usagi in the house excited me.

Soon enough an hour past and Usagi still hadn't turned up. Every minute seemed to drag on. Should I call him? Wouldn't he be busy in a meeting though. I don't know. I picked up the phone and looked down at it, unsure what to do.

Catching me off guard the phone rang and I quickly up.

"That was quick."

I heard Usami's voice on the other side of the phone and felt relief sweep over me.

"Were you going to call?"

I forced out a laugh.

"Nooooooo. I was… umm… talking to a telemarketer."

"I see. Anyway, I can't home till late tonight so you'll have to make dinner for yourself. Also, I doubt I'll get home before midnight so have an early sleep."

Huh? What's going on?

"Oh… oh okay. Well I'll let you finish your work then."

There was an awkward silence over the phone.

"Misaki, I love you."

I felt my entire face brighten up and I was swept over with feelings of embarrassment.

"Don't say that. I'm hanging up first. Bye."

"Misaki…"

"Bye Usagi. Work hard."

I hung up the phone and felt loneliness sweep over me. This had never happened before. Usagi, do I really feel this strong for you?

--

"You are so amazing so that's probably the reason."

I looked into Miyagi's eyes as I calmed him down.

"Just… you know. Don't worry so much. I'm not a kid you know. I can look after myself."

Miyagi moved in closer and brushed his hand against my cheek feeling the band aid that I placed there. He probably felt guilty but that's no excuse to treat me like a kid. I don't care about any age gap. Who cares about age anyway?

"Shinobu…"

"Fine. You obviously don't get it. I'm going back to my apartment."

Miyagi pushed me back onto his bed as I tried to sit up.

"Miyagi. I want you to love me… not be my parent."

"I'm not being your parent. Can't I… you know."

"What? Smother me?"

Miyagi's usual calm face seemed weary. I had to admit I didn't like seeing him like this but still, I wasn't ready to give up.

"Shinobu, stay with me tonight."

I felt my stomach turn. I don't want this to happen. He's only being so kind because I'm hurt… he's doing it out of guilt. This isn't love. But I don't want to miss this opportunity.

"I'll stay."

--

"Where are you going? I thought you said you had no plans this weekend."

"Well, I've got to see someone."

I stared harder at Hiro-san. He's been awfully strange since he came home from work. He's so jumpy and spaced out. Something about students and a giant, giant mess… I don't know.

I leaned in closer and looked at the wrinkles on his forehead.

"It's just a thing I have to go to. Don't make it a big deal okay?"

I leaned in closer again.

"If you say so," I said slowly.

"Anyway, Nowaki… how was work?"

I suddenly felt my eyes widen. Why is he asking me about work? Is he interested?

"Well it was pretty quiet actually. I had a patient with bad asthma though. He's all right now though so it's okay. He is stable I mean."

"… I see."

There was an awkward silence and I wasn't sure what to do. Why was Hiro-san being so awkward? Something has to be up.

"Hiro-san…"

"What?" Hiro-san snapped at me.

I felt a grin spread across my face. I have an idea.

"Let's take that bath together!"

--

I felt warmth cover my entire body as I pushed closer to him. I'm glad we decided to do this. I wrapped my arms around his broad chest and pushed my face into the back on his neck.

Miyagi lay there asleep and frankly, it pissed me off. How could he be asleep while I was in the same bed as him? Were dating, didn't I at least get a kiss? Or… that.

I wrapped my arms around Miyagi's stomach pulling his top up, feeling the soft skin beneath. For someone his age, he was really fit. His body could be confused for a 20 year old.

Miyagi let out a low moan making me want to touch him more. Moving up I pulled his top up higher and felt his chest, kissing him on the neck. I wonder if I would have this much courage if he was awake, I thought.

"Shinobu! What the hell are you doing?!"

I looked up and saw Miyagi's shocked expression. A small smile grew from the corners of my mouth. In my half asleep state I pushed my lips on his neck.

"Miyagiiiiiiiii~"

I moaned him name from the back of my throat. What am I doing? I licked a drop of sweat that had formed on Miyagi's pale skin. Am I all there tonight?

"Stop this Shinobu…"

I looked up shocked.

"Can't I…"

Miyagi looked at me with stern eyes and I felt a blush fall across my cheeks. Did I do something wrong?

"Stop this Shinobu… you're going to fall asleep any second…"

I looked up at Miyagi's eyes unsure what to say. My eyes began to water.

"Fool." He whispered into my ear.

"You're only teasing me since you're going to fall half way through seducing me."

I nodded my head, but soon I was fast asleep on Miyagi's shoulder. Damn his knowledge. Was I really that tired a second ago? My last thought before I fell asleep was that I was going to seduce Miyagi; to move from bottom to top. I'll prove to him I'm not a kid.

--

Changing positions for the hundredth time in the night I became restless and looked up at the clock: it read midnight. I'm so pissed off. Sighing, I sat up and looked around the room, turning on the lamp to give the room some light.

Even if he's in a closed up room most of the time, is it weird that I found the house so empty…? So lonely…? I screamed as loud as I could.

"YOU'RE NOT GETTING ME IN YOUR GRASPPP! I'M NOT IN LOVEEEEE!!!!"

Tossing and turning on the couch I realized how tired I really was. But still, Usagi wasn't home yet. Do I go to bed without him? More importantly… what bed do I use?

Stroking my beard (it doesn't really exist but doing the motion makes me feel wiser) I began trying to fix the problem.

"One. I have my own bed. It's Usagi that forces me to use his. Two. Usagi isn't here so there is no one to force me. Three. Considering that I never really used my bed would that make it right for me to sleep in Usagi's? Four. I'm not dating Usagi (at least thinking so keeps me sane) so is it right for me to sleep there? Five. Usagi's bed really is more comfortable and more spacious. Six. What happens when Usagi gets home and sees I'm in either bed. He might make another move if I'm in there waiting for him. Wait. Not waiting for him. Just sleeping. Urgh. Seven…"

My mind continued to find different for's and against's on the situation. Giving up at point 34, I let out a heavy sigh. I walked over to the fridge and pulled Usagi's stupid, kiddy piggybank off the top of it. Pulling a coin out of it I made a strong decision.

"Let god pick where I sleep. Heads means Usagi. Tails means Mine."

I flipped the coin and saw it drop onto the ground. I let out a gulp then sighed. I'm so dumb, I thought.

--

No, I'm not just dumb: I am a complete idiot.

Nowaki pulled me closer to him and I felt the water surrounding us slowly cover my body. Nowaki's naked body was beneath me as Nowaki had decided that since we would have to lie on each other I was lighter therefore on top.

I looked down angry and saw Nowaki's eyes shining so bright it made my stomach turn. Who knows what perverted things were going on in his head at the moment?

I laid down onto him and felt his arms wrap around me. His body seemed burning to the touch making me hot all over.

"Nowaki…"

I wanted to roll around to look Nowaki in the eyes but didn't want to risk having myself touch his… area with mine. I don't think we could do much in this little bathtub anyway without injuring ourselves.

"Hiro-san…"

I felt Nowaki bury his face into my shoulder.

"Do you know how happy I am?"

I felt myself blush and tried to not appear weak. If I could make him happy at least, I thought, that was good enough.

I rolled over and planted a kiss on Nowaki's soft lips, the taste sweet yet bitter.

"I want to have you Hiro-san. All of you."

I felt my blushing face turn a shade of deeper red. I'm glad an idiot like me found someone as stupid as him.

"… Then have me."

--

Smelling his hair I felt my body react to him. He was so delicate, so cute, so, so sexy. My bed was filled with the smell of Misaki, who was rolling about until I entered the bed with him. Smiling under the sheets, I held Misaki closer to me, engulfing him. If only it was always this way. Maybe we could melt together.

Even if he didn't admit to it, I know he loves me. I believe it with all my heart. Misaki muttered something under his breath.

I licked Misaki on the ear, tasting him. How could he be so perfect? Everything about him, how come I find it all so adorable?

I got out of bed and walked out of the room needing a boost of tobacco. As I walked out I didn't see Misaki open his eyes to see I wasn't there next to him. I didn't see the look of disappointment. I didn't know he tossed a coin thinking heads means my bed and tails means the spare bed. Yet over all these things, I didn't know the fact that although it was tails Misaki still crawled into my bed.

Although, I knew how much I really did love him.


Yay Another chapter done. This one really is pretty long. I'm dissappointed in myself that I didn't get to Misaki and Hiro meeting up but I thought I'd make you wait a little plus it didn't really fit into the story yet. Are you enjoying this story? I'm trying very hard and even though it's taken me a month to publish a new chapter I really have been trying to do some writing when I get the chance. My computer was broken for a long time as well. Hate. Viruses.

Enough about that. Thankyou for reading. You are all great. (Woo)