A/N: Yeah so here's the latest chapter of The Opposite Of Love. Sorry the update took so long, but at least in exchange for waiting you get a long chapter so please enjoy. ^^
Disclaimer: Gravitation belongs to Maki Murakami, not me.
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The Opposite of Love
Chapter 3
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Needless to say after the initial shock that overcame me when I heard the news of a new singer, practice went pretty smoothly that day. I was performing better than ever as I sang my heart out alongside the newcomer. Even was impressed by how well I was doing, I guess it must have been because of our new singer. Since Shika Hayama is now on board, I view her as competition, and I will not be outdone by a newbie!! After all, it was always my dream to someday be as great as Ryuichi Sakuma so for Sakuma-san's sake I will not be outdone!! I suppose it was that attitude I had that caused me to go above and beyond today. After all, I always get heated up whenever I'm competing.
"Wow Shuichi you really outdid yourself today''. Hiro said to me after I finished gulping down my drink. Me Hiro and Fujisaki were all taking a break in the lounge room, and let me tell you after the sweat I worked up today singing, I sure needed it!!
"I have to agree with , you were definitely more passionate than usual Shindo-san.'' Fujisaki spoke up.
"Yeah, it was almost as if you were a different person, though it makes you wonder why Tohma Seguchi is even bringing a new singer on board??''
"You have a point there Nakano-san, I mean there's always been only one singer in Bad Luck, and that singer is . Even as critical as I am of the idiot he does do pretty well and I see no need in adding an additional singer. Honestly I can't imagine what my cousin is thinking.''
"Yeah, I mean when you first came on board I could see why we needed you. And it wasn't like you were sharing the keyboard or anything, you just had a type of talent that Bad Luck didn't have but needed. But I also can't see the logic in a new singer, I mean the band already has Shuichi, and I'd say he's more than enough I mean he's practically the star of the band!!''
"Though you do have to admit, Hayama-san is nothing to laugh at either. I can certainly see why my cousin scouted her out, she does have quite the voice.''
"Well yeah I do admit that, she's definitely got quite a bit of talent but still Shuichi's always been the lead singer of Bad Luck, and it just seems weird that suddenly he has to share the microphone!! Especially with some no-name newbie who Seguchi just happened to pick off the streets. I mean call me crazy but there's something about that girl that I don't trust.''
"Now I think you're just being paranoid .''
"I'm serious!! I get majorly bad vibes from her, besides if Shuichi's going to be sharing the mic with anyone it should be Ryuichi Sakuma!! Shuichi what do you think of this??''
"Yes , what do you think of all this??''
After watching the back and forth bantering between Hiro and Suguru, I was finally brought into the conversation. And honestly I didn't know what to say, I mean what did I think about all this?? I mean sure it bothered me that I would now be sharing the spotlight with a new singer, and sure I definitely have to agree with Hiro about the bad vibes thing but still….. Maybe I should give her a chance.
"Well, I think….'' But just as I was about to share my thoughts, a loud knock on the door, followed by an equally loud "Hi may I come in!!" interrupted my reply.
"Hope I'm not interrupting anything!!'' There she was, Shika Hayama clad in her little black dress with her reddish-brown frizzy hair all bouncing around in her face. She looked like the stereotypical female rock-star, I could see why Tohma picked her. But again my train of thought was interrupted as Shika Hayama dashed over to me, clasping both my hands.
"OH MI GOSH!! I have to say you were so awesome out there!! I've always been such a huge fan of you, but actually seeing you perform right in front of me, right next to me yet!! Eeeeeee, it's like my ultimate dream come true!! I am so, so excited about working beside you, and I hope we can get to be friends!!''
"Oh, uh well I….'' Was all I could say because honestly, how could one respond to such earnestness?! Hmm, wow she really seems to be a big fan of me. Maybe I really was just being paranoid, I mean she seems really sincere….
"Of course Miss Hayama!! I mean we're bandmates and co –singers so that already makes us friends.'' I smile gently at her, she really does seem nice, and besides I shouldn't be feeling so petty about another singer, it's not my style anyways.
"Oh yayy!! I'm so happy!!'' Shika squeals as she jumps up and hugs me.
"But please call me Shika, I mean we're already friends after all. And do you think I could call you Shuichi??''
"Sure, of course Shika-chan.'' I nod eagerly while flashing one of my trademark cheerful smiles. Yeah this feels much more like me, Shuichi Shindo the friendly nice guy who makes friends with everybody. And besides it'd be better for the band if we all got along, promote band unity and all that. And who know's maybe it will eventually be fun singing alongside somebody else, I've always sang solo so maybe I just need the experience of co-singing .
"Miss Hayama, I'd like to know though. Why did my cousin scout you out?? I mean what kinds of contributions can you make to our band??''
"H-Hey don't you think that's a little harsh there Suguru??'' Because honestly, the way Fujisaki was directing the question and the glare he was giving was a mighty bit rude. I mean I could see why he still doesn't trust her, but I still think we should give her a chance. But then again, Suguru isn't the most trusting, warm-hearted guy around. He's like a downsized younger version of Tohma, minus the sinister side.
"I'm not trying to be harsh here , I'm just wondering as a fellow bandmate and co-worker what Miss Hayama brings to the table.''
"Well yeah but….''
"It's okay Shuichi-kun. I totally understand Fujisaki-san, and I can assure you I do have a lot to bring to the table so-to-say.''
"Oh really?? Like what praytell??'' Suguru retorted sarcastically.
"Like….The fact that I've been singing before I could even walk!! And the fact that it's been my lifelong dream to share the stage and someday sing alongside my idol Ryuichi Sakuma.''
As soon as she said that I gasped out loud from the shock of it all. Hopefully nobody in the room noticed it, but I couldn't help it, I mean she basically just said that she has the same dream and goal as me!! That's exactly the same reason why I also started singing in the first place!! Even though I knew I should have been happy about this revelation, since after all it seemed to mean that Shika and I had a lot in common and would relate to each other better. A part of me was actually more spooked about this news than happy, and maybe even more threatened.
"Wait a minute!! Hiro spoke up, I thought you just said that your lifelong dream was to share the stage with Shuichi?!''
"Oh don't be so silly Nakano-san!!'' Shika laughed. "Of course I'm psyched up about singing with Shuichi, I mean who wouldn't be?? He is a famous celebrity after all, but that's hardly my life-long commitment. My true dream is to someday get to share a mic with the great Sakuma-sama and maybe just maybe be considered as great a singer as he is!! That's why I've been practicing hard since an early age to make my dream a reality, and so far it looks like it's paid off!!'' Shika smiled brightly when she said this and she began twirling around, emanating a bright glow and aura of a dedicated, serious singer. This girl really is my competition!! As I was still recovering from the shock, Shika cheerfully walked over to me and asked, "Say Shuichi-kun, want to walk home with me later?? You know I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better!! Huh?? What do you say??''
"Oh, uh I-I don't know….'' Because honestly after that bombshell that she just dropped I wasn't feeling too comfortable around her now. I know it was wrong and all, but c'mon!! You try being calm after hearing some person you just met, who is now co-starring with you saying that she has the exact same dream as you!! Not to mention that her skill level is as good as yours!! I think you would be feeling pretty damn not like yourself after something like that!!
"Oh c'mon Shuichi-kun, please?? Pretty please?? I mean we are friends now right?? And I really really would like to get to know you better!!''
And again not being able to withstand her eagerness to be friends with me, I forced a smile and agreed to walk home with her.
"O-Okay s-sure, don't worry Shika-chan I'd be happy to walk home with you.''
"Ohhhh thank you so much Shuichi-kun, you've made me so happy!!'' Shika squealed again as she jumped up and hugged me. What the hell, I probably was just overreacting. I mean who cares if she has the same dream as me?? She obviously seems like a really sweet girl, besides maybe us having the same dream can make us understand each other better. Alright, I've decided!! I'll get past this uncomfortable feeling and make friends with Shika, and now I feel better already!! Though even though I decided that, there was just one little problem….
"Um, S-Shika do you think you can get off me now?? I-I can't breath….''
"Oh, right sorry!! Shika gasped as she immediately stopped hugging me. Hee-Hee anyway's I'd better get back to practice, after all I am a newcomer and all so gotta keep my voice in top-shape!! I'll see ya later Shuichi!!'' She then sprinted out of the room, leaving a very dazed and confused Hiro and Suguru. "Wow, that girl is a real piece of work isn't she??'' Suguru commented as he turned to face me and Hiro.
"Yeah, she's certaintly something….But I still don't trust her.
"Oh c'mon Hiro!! Sure she's a bit um strange but she doesn't seem like a bad person and she also seems to be really dedicated!! I think we should give her a chance.
"Are you serious Shuichi?? After her admitting that she basically has the same dream as you??''
"I do have to agree with Mr. Nakano there, I mean that was pretty suspicious…. I'm not sure I'm trusting her very much either, I mean she can't even justify what she can bring to our band!!''
I couldn't believe these two!! I mean sure I wasn't all that receptive to the idea of a new singer either, but Shika seems really nice and it looks like she's trying her hardest to make friends with us. I couldn't just let my own bandmates badmouth her before they even got to know her!! "Look you guys, hold on!! I admit I was pretty shocked when Shika-chan told us why she wanted to be a singer, but come on how is that suspicious?? I mean lots of people have dreamed of singing alongside Ryuichi Sakuma I mean he is one of the best singers in Japan after all. Frankly I don't see what the big deal is!!''
"Yeah I know!! But there's still something about her that I don't trust. And I can't believe you Shuichi why are you so quick to defend her and befriend her, when it's obvious that she's just Seguchi's tool to replace you!?''
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!! Hold on a minute Hiro, sure me and Seguchi have had our well differences in the past, but he still values me as a singer and would never do anything to jeopardize the band!! So stop pulling shit out of your ass!!''
"Now wait a minute , I think Nakano-san's accusations actually might be valid, we shouldn't be so trusting.''
"Look!! I think the both of you are just being way overly suspicious. I'm going to try and become friends with this girl and you'll see that it'll do the whole band a lot more if we accept her instead of just automatically rejecting her right away.''
"But Shuichi….''
"No buts Hiro!! I've made my decision, case closed!!''
"*Sigh* Alright fine do what you want, just please Shuichi promise me you'll be careful. I'm your best friend and I don't want you to get hurt. There's something I just don't trust about this Shika Hayama….I mean that look in her eyes, she's plotting something I can feel it.''
"Oh cut the melodramatics Hiro, I'll be fine!! But if it makes you feel any better than fine I promise I will be careful around her and not let my guard down so easily. Now…. Oh my god!! Look at the time!! Work is already over. Heh, I guess time flies when you're being overly suspicious. Anyway's I promised Shika-chan I'd walk home with her, but don't worry I promise you I'll be careful, so see ya!!''
"Wait Shuichi!!''
"Bye Hiro, bye Fujisaki, good work today see you again tomorrow!!'' I waved cheerfully as I then quickly took off out of the room.
"Do you think Shindo-san will be okay??''
"I hope so, but I don't know I still don't trust that girl at all.''
"Ditto, but what can we do about it?? seems bent on giving her a chance.''
"I don't know, let's just hope that we're wrong about her and everything will be okay.''
"Stay safe Shuichi….''
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So a few minutes after I left the studio, I met Shika Hayama out on the front entrance and we began walking towards my apartment together. She just kept on chattering non-stop about herself and her love of singing, and even I was starting to get annoyed, I mean yeesh this girl can talk a mile a minute!!
"So then, my parents found out about my super amazing talent and signed me up for singing lessons right away. I gotta tell you though, those singing lessons were really hardcore I mean….''
"Heh-Heh, um that's all fine and well Shika-chan but I was wondering, just where exactly do you live?? I mean I hope this isn't out of the way for you or anything.'' I asked, changing the subject quickly, anything to get her to shut up about herself and her amazing singing. I don't know, maybe Hiro and Suguru were right, maybe she is nothing but trouble, or maybe I'm just starting to feel insecure again about my talent now that she's yammering away about herself.
"Oh don't worry Shuichi-kun, I actually live around here so it's not out of the way for me at all!! Besides I'd really like to get to know you better, so it's okay if it's a little out of the way.''
"O-Oh I see…'' Suddenly I was starting to feel incredibly awkward.
"So Shuichi-kun, tell me more about yourself, I mean I've been talking so much about myself I hardly got to ask you anything about yourself. Like for example, do you live alone in your apartment??''
"Oh, um no actually it's not really my apartment. It belongs to my boyfriend Yuki, I'm living with him.'' I answered timidly as a strong blush appeared on my face and I started giggling, just thinking of Yuki was already cheering me up.
"OH MY GOD!! You're gay too?!''
"Huh?? What do you mean by "too??"''
"Well, I'm a lesbian!!''
"N-No way!! Really??''
"Yeah really!! I love girls SOOOOOOO MUCH!! I just think girls are like the hottest!! I really want a girlfriend of my own sooooo badly!! Don't you think girls are hot??''
"U-Um not really….'' I sweat-dropped at her display, and really the only one who I could ever find hot was Yuki so obviously no.
"Oh right!! I forgot you're gay too, which means you like men!! I think men are icky, I mean they make great friends but I just find women much more beautiful!! You know what I mean right??''
"Y-Yeah, I know what you mean. Needless to say though, after finding this out I was pretty shocked. I mean wow, who would've thought that in addition to sharing the same dream as me, she was also gay like me!! It started to make me more suspicious, but then I remembered that this just means we have even more in common.
"Wow so she's gay like me, well at least this means I can safely introduce her to Yuki, at least she's no competition in that department. And who knows?? Maybe we really are kindred souls, I mean if she's gay and I'm gay, that means we can bond over our plight together. Wow, now I'm actually happy that I gave her a chance!!'' I was smiling widely to myself as I pondered this new revelation, when suddenly I was brought out of my thoughts by Shika's voice.
"Hey Shuichi-kun, isn't this the address of your apartment??'' And before we knew it there we were, standing outside the door to mine and Yuki's apartment.
"Huh, oh yeah it is. Well anyway's Shika-chan, thanks for walking me home, I really appreciate it!! And I'm glad I got to know more about you, anyways see you tommorow!!''
"Wait a minute Shuichi, do you think I could stay outside with you until Mr. Yuki answers the door?? I'd really like to meet him, pleasssssse??''
"Huh, um but why??''
"Well since we're getting to know each other better, I'd like to see what this boyfriend of yours is like and all.''
"Well um, I guess it's okay but… Because honestly I was starting to feel a little uneasy that she wanted to meet Yuki, but then I remembered that she's a lesbian so of course no harm could come from it!! I mean she does seem really sincere in wanting to get to know me. Oh what the hell!! Sure you can meet him, but I have to say he's a little grumpy whenever he's being disturbed from his work so be prepared.''
"Hee-Hee, don't worry I'm sure it's nothing I haven't seen already, just ring the doorbell already!!''
"Um, okay….'' I then rang the doorbell, and waited a few seconds, but no answer came. I tried again, thinking that Yuki couldn't hear me but still nobody came.
"Heh-Heh, oh he's probably either asleep already or still working.'' I explained nervously to Shika.
"Oh c'mon, try harder!! I really really want to meet him!!''
"Alright, alright I'll try again!!'' This time I knocked twice, and finally I got a response, but not necessarily the one I was looking for.
"WHO THE HELL IS IT AT THIS HOUR?! Look whatever it is you're selling I don't want it, so beat it!!''
"Um no Yuki it's me Shuichi, I'm home. Do you think you could let me in already??''
"You damn brat!! Don't you already have a key to let yourself in?? Why'd you have to go and disturb me!?''
"Sorry Yuki, it's just that there's someone here who would like to meet you, so c'mon open the door!!''
I then heard a sigh and lots of grumbling noises that I knew Yuki usually made whenever he was annoyed with me. But come one, what else was I supposed to do!? Did he really expect me to be rude and tell Shika that she can't meet him?! I mean she was practically begging me, I was trapped!!
The door then slowly unlocked and out stood Yuki clad in all of his Yuki-like gloryness. He was looking sexier than ever, and I nearly got a nosebleed just from seeing him all tired and disheveled. Of course everytime I saw Yuki he always seemed to get sexier than before, so go figure.
"What do you want?!'' Yuki snapped out kinda groggily, but then his eyebrows rose and his eyes widened as he noticed it was a woman with me. Suddenly, as quick as he noticed he flipped back his hair, straightened himself up, and flashed such a bright smile it could rival the light of light-bulbs.
"Oh I'm so sorry, please excuse me miss I had no idea that somebody as pretty as you wanted to meet me.''
I sighed as I observed Yuki's flirtatious behavior. Typical Yuki, as soon as he notices the person is a woman he turns up the charm immediately. Luckily though Shika is a lesbian so it won't work this time!! Or so I thought….
"Wow, wow, oh my god!! So Shuichi's boyfriend is actually none other than the famous novelist EiriYuki?! Oh my god, and he's even more beautiful up close in person.'' Shika quietly exclaimed as a huge blush appeared on her face and her eyes started glittering.
Hey wait a minute!! Why was Shika getting all flustered over my Yuki all of a sudden?? I thought she was a lesbian, and what's with Yuki acting all gentlemanly like, I know this is how he usually is with women but this time I was just getting a bad feeling.
"Wow, I still can't believe that Shuichi's boyfriend is the Eiri Yuki!! I'm still in shock.''
"Don't worry I get that all the time.'' Yuki lightly chuckled.
"Um, um, you may not know this but I'm a huge, huge fan of your books!! Like super huge!! You don't know how happy I am to finally have met you.''
Oh great, she's a fan of his Yuki too?? Is there anything this girl does that isn't related to me?! And why was I starting to get so annoyed anyways, I mean she's obviously no threat, right, right?!
"Well it's always great to meet another fan of mine. So tell me, how do you know our Shuichi here??''
Our?? Since when did we become a threesome?? Yuki is supposed to be saying "my Shuichi" like he always does. Okay maybe not always but still….
"Oh, where are my manners!! Forgive me for not introducing myself yet. My name is Shika Hayama and as of today I have started working alongside Shuichi in Bad Luck, yeah I'm kinda the new singer.''
"Ah well it's very nice to meet you Miss Hayama.'' Yuki warmly addressed her as he extended his hand out to shake.
"Hee-Hee, the pleasure is all mine , but please call me Shika, after all you are Shuichi's boyfriend.''
"Alright then, Shika.'' Yuki and Shika then shook hands, and all of a sudden I sensed an electricity pass between them, I also caught them staring into each other's eyes, and let me tell you, there was something strange with the way they were staring, I definitely felt a spark.
Needless to say I was growing more and more uncomfortable by the minute, I finally broke the tense air by loudly shouting.
"Oh boy, would you look at the time?! Gee whiz it's really getting late already, Shika should probably head on home now, after all we do have a long day of practice tomorrow!!''
"Huh?? Oh that's okay I'm in no rush….''
"No, no, I insist. After all it's dangerous for a young woman to be walking the streets so late, so the earlier you get home the better!!''
"Well I suppose you're right….''
"Of course I'm right!! Besides I'm feeling pretty tired myself, and I would really like to get into the apartment now and sleep, so see ya tomorrow Shika-chan.''
"Alright then, see ya tomorrow Shuichi-kun. Mr. Yuki it was really great meeting you, maybe we should get together for coffee sometime??''
"Yeah, I'll take you up on that offer.'' Yuki smirked at her suggestion, but right after he said that I boldly started pushing Yuki into the apartment, since I wasn't liking where this conversation was going.
"Okay, yeah coffee sounds great but I doubt Yuki will ever have the time to do it. I mean you know what with his work and all, and then being a lover to me, he's a very busy guy but it was a nice thought Shika-chan, see ya tomorrow!!''
"Hey you stupid brat, what are you doing?! Hey stop pushing me, uggh, uhh, quit it!!''
"Now Yuki, stop being so stubborn you need your rest.'' I replied as I finally managed to get Yuki back inside our apartment, however I failed to notice at that time the little piece of paper with Shika's cell number slipping into Yuki's pant's pocket, or the sinister smile that Shika directed towards me and Yuki. Well actually I did notice the smile part, but at the time I just shook it off as just my imagination.
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When me and Yuki were finally safely inside the confines of our apartment, I started spilling my guts out on what an awful day I had today.
"So then as soon as I arrive at the studio, Seguchi just springs it on me that that girl Shika Hayama was going to be singing alongside me in the band from now on?? Can you believe it, me Shuichi Shindo actually has to share the stage now with some no-name newbie?! And that's not the worst of it oh no, the worst of it is….Hey Yuki are you listening!?''
Unfortuanatly as to be expected, Yuki wasn't listening, as he was just laying on the couch smoking a cigarette while watching TV.
"Yuki, c'mon pay attention this is serious!!''
"I hear you, shut up!! I have a headache the size of a mountain and really don't need your noise right now.''
"Okay fine I'll be quiet, but Yuki I'm really worried here. I mean I know I decided to try to make friends with this girl, but I still have a really uneasy feeling inside of me about her. And Hiro and Fujisaki think I shouldn't trust her so easily and that she's just trying to sabotage me. I mean you met her already Yuki, what did you think of her!?''
"I think she has a decent rack, and nice hips.''
"Yuuuuuuuuukiiiiiiiiiii!! How could you??''
"What, do you want me to lie to you??''
"Well, n-no, no but but still you could stand to be a little bit nicer, you know I had a really hard day today you meanie!!''
"Yeah, yeah I know I'm a mean, heartless bastard, but you like it.'' Yuki smirked as he put out his cigarette.
"W-Well yeah I do sometimes…. I blushed hard, but then quickly shook out of it as I tried not to let him distract me. Anyway's that's not the point, the point is what were you doing, coming on to Shika like that??''
"What?? That's how I always act with women. I have a reputation to protect you know, not everybody is a gay little fairy boy like you are.''
"Says the one who's sleeping with said fairy boy!!'' I shot back.
"Oh c'mon you know you're different, I mean you're practically a woman already, all you need is a vagina with a nice set of tits and you're all set.''
"Yuuuuuuuuukiiiiiiiiiiiii, come on!!'' I whined, because truth to be told, I was still pretty upset at that little spectacle outside, speaking of which I really should speak to Yuki about it.
"Hey Yuki, just so you know don't get any ideas about that Shika girl because first of all she's lesbian and would never go for you.''
"She's lesbian, that just makes her hotter.'' Yuki smirked.
"YUUUUUUKIIII I'm serious!! And besides I thought you hated gay people!!''
"It's only gay guys I can't stand, gay girls are hot though.''
"Way to be hypocritical.'' I pouted.
"Anyway's what was the second reason??''
"Huh?? What do you mean??''
"Well you said before that first of all why I shouldn't go for her is because she's a lesbian, and then.....why else??''
"O-Oh, w-well that should be obvious!! Because you're already in a relationship with me!!''
"Hmph, I thought we discussed this already. I'll sleep with whoever the hell I want, I didn't promise myself only to you. You know that already freak.''
"Well y-yeah, I know I accepted that and everything it's just well we've been together so long now I just thought....''
Suddenly I was cut off in my speech as Yuki shut off the TV, walked over to me, and grabbed my chin.
"You're talking too much.'' And just as quick as he said that, his lips descended on mine in a deep and passionate kiss that sucked the breath out of me.
"Mmmmph Yuki....''
We finally broke apart after a few minutes with a string of saliva connecting our mouths, I was practically melting already as Yuki lightly chuckled and whispered in my ear. "C'mon I know something that will cheer you up for sure.''
I lightly whimpered in agreement as I quickly nuzzled my face into Yuki's neck, lost in the moment. "Yuki, Yuki please don't ever leave me. I love you, I love you so much.''
Yuki just grunted out an "I know" in reply and returned my hug, he then led me into the bedroom for a night of passion.
All the while I was thinking that I was wishing moments like would never end.
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A/N: Awww wasn't that a nice fluffy cliffhanger?? So how do you people think I did my OC Shika?? Isn't she just a witch!! Oooh, I hate her!! Well anyways, she's plotting something that has to do with Yuki which will be revealed in later chapters. Anyway's I'd really like to hear your opinions on Shika, so please write them in your reviews.^^ Also let me know in your reviews whether the next chapter should be a lemon continuing from this chapter, I've never written a lemon before but I figured I should add some into the fic, please tell me in your reviews whether you'd like the next chapter to be a lemon or not. Anyways, till next time!!!!
FireMiko~