"Ne, I have a sudden craving for Chikuwabu.." En commented offhandedly as he leaned against his seat. The Battle Lovers were in their club room doing what they always do… Absolutely nothing. Though they were missing their 'ladies man' Ryuu Zaou, who has yet to arrive. Io sighed, he had failed another FX transaction because he was worried about Akoya and Ryuu. It was hard not to think of them, with Akoya's situation and Ryuu's temper. That's what he dealt with the whole weekend they were at Io's.
Ryuu raging like there was no tomorrow over something he couldn't control, Akoya being all sad and depressed.. Yet he also looked like something else was bothering him. The green haired boy tried to get his lover to talk about it but was refused.
It hurt Io to know that Akoya didn't want to to talk about his problems, and yet, he couldn't blame the boy. He knows that if the pink haired teen wanted to talk, it would be done when the time is right.
The green haired boy stood up and packed his laptop, which caught the attention of his fellow club members.
"Naruko senpai?" Yumoto questioned, "Are you leaving early?"
"No, I'm going to go look for Ryuu. He probably got in trouble with a teacher or something." Io answered, giving Yumoto a small smile, "I'll be back."
He didn't wait for any of the the others, he left and started his search. Pulling out his phone in the case that he could try calling Ryuu. Of course, he didn't pay attention when he was doing that and bumped into someone. Io looked up at who he bumped into, seeing it's the transfer student, Yukimura Saizou.
"Oh apologies, I wasn't paying attention. Was focusing on the stock market." Yukimura apologised, his smile looking genuine. That caught Io's attention, another person to talk about finance with. Sure there was Akoya but, his boyfriend usually didn't talk about it much, and with recent events they couldn't talk about it. Ryuu had little interest in the subject, therefore it was never discussed.
"It's alright, it was my fault anyway. Did you say stock market?" Io asked, his interest getting the best of him. Yukimura smiled and showed him the green haired boy his tablet, revealing his stocks. Io was impressed. He thought that Yukimura was some hot shot bad boy with a 'gives zero fucks' attitude. He can feel a great friendship starting. After all, money betrays you. Reasoning with himself that Ryuu will get to the club room eventually, Io directs Yukimura to one of the many benches so they continue their chat on the stock market.
Ah, someone new who I can relate to.
Meanwhile with Ryuu
"Shit, shit, shit I'm late! Gah, I had to be called to the faculty office! I just had to!" Ryuu complained as he ran to the club room. His marks were improving slightly yet the teachers still demanded he come. For what? Because they thought he cheated! The pink haired boy was many things, but he was no cheater. He saw the building that had the club room and picked up the pace, and in no time he burst into the room out of breath. Everything was going on as usual; Yumoto was cuddling Wombat, En was being lazy and eating something, Atsushi and Io was-
"Um, sorry I'm late… Where's Io?" Ryuu asked, rubbing the back of his neck. He looked around for any sign of his boyfriend popping out of no where muttering about stocks and what not. He was pretty sure Io didn't leave early… At least he hoped Io didn't, he needed to tell him about Yukimura.
"Eh? He went looking for you because you were late Ryuu." Atusushi answered, looking surprised that Ryuu didn't come with Io, "You guys must have passed by each other without realising it."
"I see... " Ryuu said, looking at the laptop left behind. Io would only do that if he was bothered, "Well I'll go look for him! It can't be hard to cross paths again!" And with that Ryuu took off again, only taking his phone with him. He started looking around the wide range areas, seeing if he could spot Io's distinct hairdo. However he didn't and continued his search.
Io, Io where are you? What's bothering you? We're best friends and lovers for crying out loud! You should tell be telling me.
Ryuu stopped dead in his tracks when he saw the scene before him. There Io was talking and laughing naturally, a laugh usually reserved for Akoya and himself. His boyfriend was with Saizou of all people. This was not good, not good at all. Io didn't know and if Saizou caught wind of their relationship.. They would be screwed. The pink haired teen didn't know if he should approach them so he could scare Saizou off or try to be sly and catch Io's attention, because right now, he'd gladly do the former.
After debating the pros and cons, Ryuu decided he'd just try and catch Io's attention. Probably say that there is a contest with money as a prize. With that he approached the duo, however as he got closer he overheard their conversation.
"It has been awhile since I found someone to talk to about money." Io chuckled, oblivious to Ryuu's presence. Saizou raised his eyebrows in surprise, as if he didn't realize something.
"Wait, what about that pink haired guy you hang out with, Roy or something?" Saizou asked, getting Ryuu's name wrong. Roy of all things! The pink haired boy was not amused.
"Oh you mean Ryuu. Oh no, he's not interested in that, he's more into girls than finance." Io shrugged, "I doubt he will ever be into the idea of stock exchanges."
"Ooookay, it's true that I'm not into stock exchange but there was no need to word it out like that!" Ryuu thought, crossing his arms over his chest. Deciding to continue listening.
"I see, I guess I shouldn't be surprised since he is a bearer." Saizou laughed, "Though this is the first time I hear of a bearer that likes the opposite gender."
HOLD THE PHONE! How does that rich ass punk know about that?!
Ryuu was about to approach them however Io beat him to the punch, "Excuse me, how did you know about..?"
"Oh that's nothing. Not only is it plain to see however my mother was the doctor that checked him." Saizou explained with a shrug, "I saw his file with his picture of it; only managed to see the bearer part before my mum took it away."
Wait, PLAIN TO SEE?! PLEASE! I bet you just snuck into mommy's cabinet whenever you feel ignored.
"I see, however Gero kun is also a bearer, yet he is into finance." Io reasoned, wanting to break the stereotype.
Saizou laughed at that, "Listen I know Gero, he may seem like it but really he's quoting what ever his daddy told him. He loves attention you see and would do anything to get it, he has issues."
And that is where the line has been fucking crossed.
"Io! There you are, you missed half of our club activities!" Ryuu called out, mentally cheering himself when Io and Saizou looked back. Good they acknowledged him.
The black haired teen turned to Io in surprise, "I didn't know you were in a club Naruko. If I had known I wouldn't have kept you like that. You've probably missed a lot."
"Oh it's no problem. If anything it would be our Kohai cuddling our- Mascot and our Senpai starting weird conversations." Io reassured, standing up. The black haired teen did the same and gave Ryuu a small bow. Ryuu ignored him and looked at Io.
"Actually we had another hit so let's go." Ryuu explained.
"A hit? I didn't notice-"
"Obviously you didn't."
"Right, I should go now... Talk to you soon Naruko San." Yukimura said, turning and leaving the scene.
Bye bitch.
"Ryuu that was rude." Io said simply, walking past Ryuu to head to the club room.
"If I was being rude then what about that Yukimura guy?" Ryuu shot back, not liking where this was going.
"He was being conversational." Io replied, feeling annoyed.
"Oh yes what a lovely conversation where he basically insults our boyfriend like he's some sort of rat!" The pink haired teen rolled his eyes.
"Yes well, Akoya does love the attention."
"Loves the attention? Yeah, but not to the point where he fakes an interest. He's secretary of the treasury for a reason."
"I think the term secretary should say something."
"Well it doesn't matter since he deals with it anyways. They don't have a treasurer."
"They might soon. Yukimura San was thinking of joi-"
"Hah! Fat chance, the prick is not getting anywhere near that position. Not even near that room." Ryuu scoffed at the idea.
"Ryuu there's no need to be like that. I know you want to be near Akoya as much as I do however-"
"That's not it!"
"Then what is it?"
"He's Akoyas' old bully and he thinks he can pick up from where he left off! I could tell from the look in his eyes-"
"Ryuu, you're not exactly the best at judging a person."
"Listen to me Io, Akoya and I don't like him nor want to be near that creep! He's probably using you by luring you with cash!"
"Oh I get it now, you're jealous that I find a guy who I can hold a conversation with? So you use Akoya as your excuse."
"No! He's a creep!"
"Ryuu, I'm not in the mood to continue this ridiculous conversation. Like you said, he's an old bully, people change Ryuu! You do not know him, and it seems like you won't bother to because you're jealous and clingy!" Io cut in, glaring at the pink haired boy, "Whatever is up your ass just pull it out. I'm not in the mood for your-"
The two were cut off by Ryuu's phone, the pink haired teen looked away from his boyfriend to look at his phone. It was Akoya. The 'womanizer' answered the call, trying to calm himself.
"Ryuu? I-I can't see. I tried doing the exercise but it's not working and-" Akoya stuttered on the other side of the line.
"Where are you?" Ryuu asked, noting that Io made no move to ask, "Akoya where are you?"
"I was on my way to your club room. Kusatsu san wanted to talk to Hakone about something. I- I think I'm next to the stairs leading up to the club." The narcissist answered.
"Right, on my way.. Just keep doing it until I come."
"Okay."
Ryuu closed the phone and looked at Io, who was busying himself on the phone. The pink haired teen rolled his eyes and snapped his fingers to catch his boyfriends' attention, "Oi, he's having a lapse. He's by the stairs near the club room." He informed, growing irritated very quickly when Io did nothing, "Okay then, so I'm going there myself. Enjoy fucking your money!"
"I will, money doesn't lose its' temper over ridiculous things." Io shot back, not looking away from the phone.
Ryuu bit back his next comment and rushed towards where Akoya was. When he reached there Atsushi was sitting next to Akoya on the stairs, while En looked like he was going to rush out.
"Oh Ryuu, I was about to get the nurse or someone from the student council, want to help?" En asked. The pink haired teen shook his head.
"No need, I'll take him."
"But.."
"Trust me. Oh and if Io comes back and asks tell him to go ask his money."
"Ryuu?" Atsushi finally spoke, unsure of what's going on. The pink haired teen walked up to the student council member and tugged his arm. Akoya stood up and held onto Ryuu, the latter led him out of sight.
Away from prying eyes.
"Ryuu? You're tense… What's wrong?" Akoya asked, breaking the silence between them as they walked, Akoya couldn't see where they were. It was too bright. That much said, the student council member could feel the tension exuding from Ryuu, "Ryuu?"
His boyfriend stops and shudders, he must have been angry before he arrived. Was he angry with Akoya? Or..?
"I had a fight with Io today." Ryuu answers, and Akoya finally understood the shudder. Yes Ryuu was angry however now, now he just wanted to burst into tears. The lighter haired of the two closed his eyes before opening them again, seeing a bit better. Just enough to reach out and hug Ryuu. Whatever the fight was about, it got to Ryuu for some reason, however knowing those two they would be talking to each other again soon. As if nothing had happened.
"What was it about?" Akoya asked when he parted from the hug. Ryuu was quiet for a few minutes before finding the voice to speak again.
"That guy.. Yukimura." Ryuu replied, looking down.
"Yuki..mura?" Akoya blinked, not expecting that to be the reason for the fight. He sighed and listened to Ryuu's story before talking again, "Listen, maybe Io had a bad day. He usually listens to you. Besides Arima had a few choice words with him today, while we were at the clock tower. I'm sure Yukimura won't be a bother." The student council member reassured.. Though he wasn't sure it was only Ryuu who needed that reassurance.
"Yeah maybe you're right.." Ryuu chuckled.
"Of course I am! Did you expect any less from me?" Akoya boasted, bouncing back to his old self again.
I can't believe I used to hate that about him. This time though, I can see that it just makes him shine.
"Ha ha, very funny."
"I aim to please."
They fell into a comfortable silence before Akoya found voice to speak again, "Do you want me to talk to him? You can go, have a nice relaxing bath while I do all the heavy lifting." he suggested, smiling a bit. Ryuu blinked, not sure how to respond. Sure a bath sounded like heaven on Earth at that moment but he felt cowardly if he left Akoya to do it.
"I don't know Akoya, what if he takes out his frustrations with you?"
"I'll punch him."
"Yeah right."
"I can!"
"Let me know if you break a nail."
"Oh just go take your bath you filthy animal!"
Ryuu laughed and pecked Akoya, "Are you sure I shouldn't stay?"
"Yes, I can see better now." Akoya answered, returning the favor, "Now go before things get heated. I do plan to talk to Io without having problems walking."
"If you say so. You know what to do if.."
"Yes, yes now go!"
"Bye!" And with that Ryuu left the 'scene'. Akoya exhaled from his nose and pulled out his phone. Dialing Io's number, it didn't take much time to hear the answer.
"Yes? Akoya what is it?" Io answered.
How rude! Not even a hello!
"Hello Naruko, I just wanted to know where you are at the moment. There was something I have been meaning to tell you about." Akoya greeted, his voice sounding innocent. However Io could tell the difference and sighed.
"I'm still in the club room. The only one left really."
"Perfect, I'll meet you there."
Akoya didn't leave Io any room to answer and promptly ended the call. Turning around and heading towards his goal. It didn't take him long as he and Ryuu didn't move that far away from the club room. Soon enough he's standing face to face with a nonchalant looking Io. The pink haired teen smiled and approached his boyfriend, making sure to close the door behind him.
"What is it you wanted to tell me? I had to postpone a transaction for this." Io demanded, "Does this conversation even gain any profit on my side?"
"Well, not exactly the profit you are thinking of but yes. You see this conversation will help you gain time before one of us chop your lovely balls off." Akoya replied cooly, not liking Io's attitude, "What is your problem? I mean, I could have wanted to simply talk to you and ask about your day and yet I get nothing but cold words."
"Akoya.."
"Were you like that with Ryuu as well? Cold as the coins you clutch close to your heart?"
"You wouldn't understand Akoya, he was acting all jealous because my attention was on-"
"Don't even say his name." Akoya cut him off, "I came here so you two would resolve whatever problem you guys have. Not to hear that whelps name."
Io said nothing, just looked at Akoya with… Disappointment. Why was he disappointed? If anything it should be the pink haired teen who should be feeling that. They were quiet for a few minuted before Io spoke, "Akoya, I know Yukimura was your past tormentor but perhaps he's changed."
Akoya scoffed, wanting to pull out the notes he received. However he realised that he left his bag in the student council room. He chose to pretend he didn't hear what Io said. Yukimura hadn't changed at all, and Akoya knew that.
"Also you don't have to pretend to be something you're not-" Io started again but was cut off by a frustrated Akoya.
"Actually it seems like I do. Since hey, I like the attention, I'll pretend that I've forgotten what Yukimura had done to me. I'll pretend to be the Akoya Gero that was sweet and innocent, maybe you'd like to do him next time. I'll pretend to be anything and anyone just for you and Ryuu." Akoya emphasised.
"I'm not asking you for that. I'm asking you to at least not try to pretend you like something just for us." Io explained, not reading the mood all too well, "Akoya.. I know we're in a relationship however it is said relationships are built upon trust and-"
"Wait when have I pretended to like something? Because I recall complaining about watching wrestling with Ryuu, I also complained about playing with those muddy dogs."
"How about finance?"
"You've got to be joking. Whether I'm interested or not doesn't matter considering my father owns a finance group. However I do enjoy the subject of finance, I'm simply not so absorbed in money like you are."
"No you're absorbed in your aesthetics."
"Exactly." Akoya agreed, not really taking it as an insult, "However this isn't about me! Listen, I'm sure you and Ryuu had said some words that you probably regret now. He's in that bath house he likes, maybe you can head down and try to make up?" the student council member suggested, closing the distance between him and Io by wrapping his arms around his boyfriends' neck.
The green haired boy shook his head, though his eyes screamed several apologies.
"He was crying Io. I don't think he wants to be in a fight with you."
Io sighed and shook his head again, "I'm not in the mood to go there, I'll talk to him later."
"And what will you do now?" Akoya asked, genuinely interested.
"I'm going to go apologize to someone else. I fought with him when I shouldn't have. I was stressed out and took it out on him, not thinking about how he had his own shit going on." Io answered, placing his hands on Akoya's hips. Making the pink haired teen smile.
"And what if he has already forgiven you?" Akoya teased, inching his face closer to Io's.
"Then I can forget about the long speech and move right into make up sex." Io answered, closing the distance with a passionate kiss. Akoya moved backwards until his back met the wall, Io following, leaving no space between them. they parted all too soon and Akoya placed a hand on Io's chest.
"Hold your horses cowboy, not until you make up with Ryuu." Akoya laughed, smirking when Io let out a frustrated groan, "Now, now I am sure Ryuu would be the who needs the speech. I think he might be making his own one."
(Sorry guys, decided against the smut. It was all too soon. BESIDES INSTEAD OF JUST IO AND AKOYA I CAN HAVE ALL THREE OF THEM!)
Io backed away from Akoya and smiled, "Hey Akoya."
"Hm?"
"Give Yukimura a chance, I'm sure he has changed."
Oh for the love of- Yes Saizou would be a changed man should he bother Akoya again.
"I.. I will leave it to him to prove it. I'm not about to make any move toward friendship." Akoya stated, his tone leaving no space for arguments.
"That's all I ask." Io sighed, he checked his watch cursed, "I need to go, I'll talk to you and Ryuu later, goodbye!" the green haired boy kissed Akoya one last time before leaving the room, leaving Akoya to himself.
I'll do anything you ask, even if it hurts me.