Strawberry Mochi
Author's Notes: Sorry about the late chapter. It's been a hectic month filled with finding work, lost cell phones, lost wallets and all that stuff. But since you guys have been so awesome (especially the wonderful people who give me wonderful wonderful reviews) I'll make a longer chapter (at least longer than I usually write). Without further ado, Chapter 4.
P.S. Thanks for all the people that gave me suggestions, righted me when I was wrong (the jeep! Not a hummer. muahahaha), and the people that just left me reviews. You guys are much appreciated.
Disclaimer: I don't own NANA or any of the characters.
Synopsis: A Takumi X Hachi X Nobu story.
Chapter 4: Gentle Slumber
She paced. She kept on pacing from the bench to the door, racking her brain as to why she was caught between both Takumi and Nobu. "If only…" she started off. Shaking her head and trying to stop her pacing she sat down on the bench that Nana made with her own two hands. She laid her head on the table and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of strawberry mochi and her prince charming.
"Strawberry Mochi." Takumi scratched his head. Where was he going to buy that? He never physically bought strawberry mochi; after all he had henchmen to do so. Donning on sunglasses and tying his hair back he slid off his jeep to go to a local mochi shop.
"Could you get me 6 strawberry mochi?" he asked with a dazzling smile.
"Why of course." stammered the mochi lady. "You wouldn't happen to be Takumi from Trapnest would you?"
He smiled at her, paid the money and left. He sighed a sigh of relief, after all he still had his natural charm. Hachi. She popped into his mind, again. Smiling to himself he hurried to his car so that they could both enjoy the strawberry mochi. As he reached his jeep reality set in. Nobu. Nobu was in the room. Alone. With Hachi. His Hachi. He growled, untied his hair and started driving full speed back to apartment 707. Climbing up seven flights of stairs was hell to him. He knocked on the door once and put his ear against the door to listen to the sounds. His own insecurity scared him. He didn't hear laughter. He didn't hear anybody playing the guitar. He knocked a second time. He could hear footsteps coming to the door. With that he regained his composure.
"Hey there." He said softly to Hachi. Hachi was rubbing her eyes, evident that she just woke up from slumber. "I brought strawberry mochi for you." as he brought the bag to her face taunting her. She tried stifling a yawn and gestured him to come into the apartment.
"Where's Nobu?" he asked.
"He left after you left." was her reply. They both sat down on the bench as Takumi unwrapped the strawberry mochi so they could eat. Again, Hachi put her head on the table. Brown locks of hair embracing her face.
"Hey, you, don't sleep on the table. At least, sleep on the bed won't you?" Takumi said as he nudged her. She whined and tried shaking her head.
"I'm too tired." She yawned again. Takumi's heart skipped a beat. He never knew somebody could be so…cute. Innocent. And beautiful. Beautiful, a word he would have never used on a girl. He got off the bench and went to Hachi's side. He shook her gently and took her hand and motioned her to get on top of him so he could give her a piggyback ride. Yawning, she took his hand and was holstered onto his back.
"You don't have to do this Takumi." She said.
"Nonsense, it's silly for you to sleep on a table." He replied. Whispering to himself that there was never another girl he would do this for. Opening the door he entered into the world of pink. Pink bed. Pink sheets. Pink vanity. Pink closet. He sat on the edge of her bed and told her to let go so she could go to sleep. She did what he said and was on top of the bed.
"Can I sleep with you?" Takumi asked. He heard a gentle sleeping "Mmhmm." Takumi stood up and took off his white collared shirt and put it on her vanity. As quietly as he could so he wouldn't wake up Hachi he went to bed next to her. Skin touching skin. With a arm propping his head up he let his other hand roam on Hachi. Gracing her form he kissed her head slightly.
"Beautiful." He whispered again. "I'll make you mine." Another promise he made to himself. He knew he was going to be yelled at for skipping work but that was something else. For now, he wanted to be in Hachi's presence. A stray hair marring her beautiful sleeping face shocked him back to reality, making him leave his fantasies. He tucked the stray hair behind her ear.
"I don't know what to do with you. I think, I'm falling in love with you." Takumi said to the sleeping figure that was Hachi. He took both of his arms and wrapped it around Hachi. "I'm never letting you go." Hachi, subconsciously snuggled into his arms. Surprised but happy he pulled her closer to him gently. He fell into gentle slumber with her.
Hachi, groggily, woke up. She was tucked into her bed. She glanced over to her pink alarm clock that told her it was currently 7:30 p.m. Turning around in her bed she nuzzled into the sheets. She smelled something musky and sweet. Something that smelled awfully like…Takumi! She jumped up suddenly awake. Had she and him do the humpty dumpty dance? She felt herself and realized she still had her clothes on. Out of her bed she opened the door where the living room was and walked to the table. On it was a piece of paper and 3 pieces of strawberry mochi.
Hachi – I saved 3 strawberry mochi for you. I'll see you soon.
-Takumi
P.S. You look cute asleep.
"Cute." he wrote. A blush formed on Hachi's cheek. To think that she thought of Takumi as untouchable. He used to be an idol to her. Someone far away, untouchable, almost godlike. If it wasn't for Nana she would never have met Takumi. She held the note close to her heart and smiled. "If this keeps up…" she thought "I might break Nobu's heart and that's something I don't want to do." She cursed herself for being indecisive. She wanted to make a decision. She really did. She could hear the doorknob jingle. Her ears perked up and she was automatically in Hachi puppy mode.
"Tadaima." Nana said.
"Okaeri Nasai." Hachi replied. Nana smiled at her and ruffled her hair. "Miss me?" she asked to her pet. "Hai!" Hachi's tail started wagging.
"We're going to have a discussion about the band. Do you mind cooking for us?" Nana asked such a silly question. Of course I would cook for Blast. That wasn't even a question.
"I'll get started!" I replied back to her. I started busying myself making spaghetti, a salad, some garlic bread, and a chocolate cake. After an hour of quick cooking there was a knock heard and the rest of the gang showed up. Shin ran to Hachi and hugged her.
"Momma, I haven't seen you in a while."
"Kawaii!" Hachi exclaimed as she proceeded to hug to the death out of the youngest band member. And last but not least Nobu came through the door holding the beer. Their eyes met and Hachi smiled at him. Nobu smiled back.
Soon the apartment was filled with chatter about the band and the smells of a good homemade dinner. Although everyone was talking about the band Nobu's eyes never left Hachi. He knew he was losing the battle when it came to Hachi's heart. He needed to do something. He needed a plan. Hachi caught his eye and smiled at him.
"Do you want some more food?" she asked.
"The only food I want is you." he wanted to say to her. "No, but can I get some beer?"
"Yes, yes young master." She replied winking back at him. He blushed. She was gorgeous. Definitely. Nana looked at Nobu. She knew her friend was in love with Hachi. Who didn't love Hachi? After all Hachi was theirs. She'll make Hachi be with them forever. In order for that to happen Hachi has to be with Nobu.
"Hey, pay attention to the conversation, Nobu!" Nana said as she flicked a piece of garlic bread at Nobu. Nobu blushed even more being caught staring at Hachi.
"Hai Hai Cat Queen." He said to her as his attention was brought back to the current situation of Blast. He'll start making a plan to win Hachi back.
To be continued.
End Notes: Thank you for reading my fanfiction! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it. This is definitely longer than what I usually write. I love how Takumi is tender. I know that's not his real personality (or is it?) but it's definitely fan girl worthy. Anyway please review! I am definitely a review whore. (Plus it makes me want to hurry up and write chapter 5! muahaha)
Glossary:
Tadaima – I'm home
Okaeri Nasai – Welcome Home
Hai – Yes
Kawaii – Cute
Just a parting question before I go.
For people that write Nana Fanfiction – Would you like a livejournal community that's specifically for Nana fanfiction? I've tried finding one but I didn't find any. If this keeps up I'm deciding to make one. Please tell me if you'd like one. Thanks!
paulmark's random Did You Know?
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Edit: I just finished writing a girl smut story. It's a Nobu x Hachi pairing for those who love it. It's pretty explicit so of course it's Rated M! If you're of age (cough) please go read it and review.