my muse won't leave me alone for this story. i was slated to work on another one today and i was getting beat in the head with this.
thank you to alex and fuu for their lovely reviews, and here is some hajime-centric events. next will be sanosuke's take on it or shall i throw in some smut next? you guys let me know! i love hearing from you and your are the best! MUAH
Hajime let out a breath he wasn't aware he had been holding as they approached Elysium, the metallic silver sheen glinting under the streetlights. He saw most of the staff was up by their lights in the windows and some were even on the balcony enjoying the crisp night air. He looked at his brother, Sanosuke's face was serious, something that never happened he mused to himself. His dark auburn hair ruffled in the breeze from the rolled down windows and his golden eyes were like hard pieces of metal, belying nothing of his feelings. Hajime knew it would unwise to pry, his older brother had his reasons and he had never been given a reason not to trust his judgment. Sanosuke followed his gut, a trait that was admirable and usually right, Hajime favored logic but respected his brother's impulses well enough. He slowly unfolded his lithe frame out of the car as they brought the sleek, purring car up to the curb; he had gone from unknown to the establishment to a VIP in a matter of a day. He was in dressy casual clothes, dark jeans and a crisp white dress shirt, boring to some but a staple to him. He knew he needed to look nice tonight, the people inside already feared their father and his men; he wanted to set a different example. He was used to people respecting him from fear, not from any kindness he had shown them. He eyed his brother as he gave the valet the keys, the valet took the jingling keys and drove the car off. The VIP entrance was quite simple and yet lavish at the same time, the same golden doors adorned the entrance yet on those doors were lightly etched scenes from the Greek myths regarding Elysium. Fields were lightly drawn on the doors, barely scratching the metal yet plainly visible, in it people, the sun shining on them and a river snaking through the fields of heaven. Hajime studied it for a minute and lightly traced it with his gun calloused fingers, marveling at its beauty.
"Do you like it?" He turned at the sound of the voice and saw the young man from the previous day standing there. Hajime sucked in a breath as he was affronted with several sensations all at once, the man stood there his lustrous brown hair in a high ponytail, bangs slightly obscuring his sharp blue-green eyes that studied him without shame. His slim frame looked incredible in a purple long sleeved shirt, yellow tie and slim fitting black dress pants. He sputtered slightly before Sanosuke took over, but not before shooting Hajime a knowing look.
"Yes it is, please excuse my brother, he has a hard time speaking around such beauty" he winked at the brunette. Toudou offered a gentle smile at Hajime his eyes dancing with amusement.
"Then, my friend, you are about to have a very hard time. Follow me please."
The hallways were hardwood and their shoes clacked in chorus down them as they followed the smaller man, Hajime noticed his ponytail danced in time to his hips as they swayed and had the urge to tackle the younger man and take him right there. He mentally slapped himself for it but then reminded himself they were in a brothel and they were here for a reason. He wondered if the young man would mind if he asked to stay with him tonight, he wondered if he already had a lover, and what went through one's heart when they gave their bodies to so many? They were led down a single hallway that was only meant for VIP use, the owners had explained all VIPS came in the same way and would find the staff who were on duty for the night in the "common room" as they called it at precisely 1100pm, they would stay there for an hour until those who were not chosen would be allowed to retire for the night. Toudou had turned to glance over his shoulder, stopping in front of two large cherry wood doors.
"You might want to get ready, Toshi and Isami have called all of us here tonight to personally greet you, and so that you may have pick of the whole place." He smirked at Hajime "and should you find yourself rendered speechless, you can point and nod." Hajime felt a blush creep up his cheeks at the young man's words, and laughing Toudou heaved the doors opened and groaning they opened. Hajime and Sanosuke stepped in behind the man and his breath caught in his throat. There was nothing common about the common room, the high domed ceiling was painted with delicate silver filigree that laced down onto four pillars in each corner, the pillars were silver and it was there the filigree changed from silver to crimson. It snaked and wrapped around the pillars as if in an undulating erotic dance and when it reached the floor it abruptly stopped. On the walls hung silver lamps, adorning the room and a throwback to olden times, the furniture was all a silver color. There were overstuffed chairs, couches, tables, chairs, enough for the whole staff and they were full. He looked from person to person, all beautiful and felt his throat tighten, good thing he could point and nod. He saw the green eyed and silver tongued Souji Okita, the blue eyed pretty boy Shinpachi ,whose eyes he couldn't get out of his head, the brown haired Dr. Sannen stood to the side no doubt coming to witness this, finally he caught sight of Toshi and made his way slowly to him, feeling the weight of 40pairs of eyes on him. Toshi saw him coming and turned with a smile, a genuine one at that Hajime thought, he was good at telling when people were lying and this man was glad to see him.
"Welcome Hajime-san" he said inclining his head.
"Just Hajime, please. Think of me as a friend." He managed to get out softly." Purple eyes met deep blue and held the gaze for a few minutes, seeing something in them the owner smiled and nodded, bring his face close to Hajime's he spoke so softly no one could hear but Hajime himself.
"You will be a friend until you betray us, and when you do not all the demons in hell can save you." With that he disappeared into the crowd leaving Hajime standing there doing his best not to look stunned. He was saved as the eccentric Isami swept in.
"My dears! I am sorry to keep you waiting" he announced in his booming voice. "I wanted everyone to gather tonight to meet our new benefactors, Hajime and Sanosuke Yuikimura." At the mention of their last name shocked whispers went through the crowd, and Hajime knew they weren't pleasant whispers.
"Before you draw conclusions, let me point out we have a contract with them as to how they may treat all of you and it will be nothing short of respectful per ours and their own wishes. These men are not like their father's men, and if they are they will no longer be welcome here" with that he unfurled the contract they had all signed. "And this contract will be declared void, both men have agreed to the terms, and if you have questions you may ask Toshi or I." He grinned warmly at them then, showing a flash of white teeth. Before he could continue he heard his brother's voice address the gathered staff.
"I can assure you all, Hajime and I intend you now harm. We will willingly abide by the contract as agreed on by us and your bosses. We have no desire to treat you with anything other the upmost respect. That being said we also ask that you refer to us as Hajime and Sano or Sanosuke, we detest honorifics; something used on us too often by our associates. We would like to think we are among friends here." He brother flashed one of his most winsome smiles and he felt the tension relax slightly, until he heard a familiar sarcastic drawl.
"So let's get on with it, shall they pick their companion for the night Isami?" He looked to the source; it was none other than Souji Okita, leaning up against a pillar, hands in his pockets. Souji was gorgeous he admitted to himself, yet there were others who drew his attention more. His eyes glanced and settled on a shock of brown hair in a high ponytail and it became clear who he wanted that night, he was warring with himself about the whole situation when he head Isami's voice.
"Yes yes I am sorry to keep you gentlemen waiting. If you will please pick your companion for the night, please mingle and when you choose simply ask." The gathered staff dissipated, as if nothing had happened and went back to chatting amongst each other, he knew this was just another work night for them. He felt Sanosuke leave his side and watched as he wove his way through the crowd to a certain pillar, he smiled, he had known his brother would go for the man. He turned to face in front of him and saw the high ponytail bobbing and weaving its way through the crowd, he started for it, as he walked by he felt eyes on him wondering if he was going to stop and choose them or hopefully keep walking. He knew they didn't want them here; they were Yukimura's, ruthless, deadly, foul and mostly unwanted. The hair had stopped and as he got closer he saw Toudou speaking to the one called Shinpachi, he neared and the two men looked at him. Blue eyes met his, he smiled but settled his gaze on the calm blue green one's of the young man. Realization passed though the Toudou's face and he smirked.
"So you did see something you liked then?" Hajime could only nod as he was pinned with a hard stare, it wasn't cruel but questioning as if making sure Hajime really did want him and wasn't joking around. Hajime decided it would be a good time to study his shoes, as he did he noticed a pair of feet stepping close to his.
"Look at me" Toudou commanded softly, Hajime looked. "Are you sure you want me? There are many others here." Hajime shook his head no, his indigo hair shaking, he had it styled in a side ponytail but it was shaggy and still half obscured his face. Reaching up Toudou gently cupped his face, seeming to know what was on his mind.
"Despite all the beauty in here, I can assure you that you are among the most beautiful. Come, if you desire me then you will have me." He slipped his smaller hand into Hajime's only slightly larger one, giving Shinpachi a parting nod he led Hajime from the room. Hajime's blush spreading like wild fire from his neck up, and he thought he heard a low chuckle from Shinpachi.
They exited through a nearby door, which wasn't the one they came in and Toudou smiled at him as he led him up a winding flight of stairs. He was listening to him explain he was only on the second floor, and that eight people lived on a floor. In addition to that each floor had its own cook and spa, and the cook and spa could only be used by the workers on that floor and their guests. Hajime was only half listening as the man climbed the stairs in front of him, his eyes glued to his supple behind and Hajime wondered what it would be like to hold him. He was broken out of his reverie as with a click he heard a lock open and the door swung wide.
"Here we are my humble abode." Toudou ushered him inside and Hajime saw that everything was done in red with black accents. The walls of the rooms were crimson red which was somewhat shocking given the gentle nature of the man, and his furniture and appliances were all black. The room was large and reminded him of a studio apartment on steroids, the living area was when you first walked in, a large L-shaped sofa and a recliner were positioned in front of a large television. He also caught sight of DVD, radio and gaming devices sitting in the television stand, which was black with clear glass windows. On the other side of that was the kitchen area, complete with a stove, dishwasher, microwave and coffee pot he saw. There was a small nook in the kitchen area where a table and four chairs were, doubtless in case he had a guest, or guests Hajime thought with a cringe.
"I thought you had a cook?" He managed to get out brokenly.
He grinned "we do, but sometimes we like to cook for ourselves. Plus the coffee from the kitchen tastes like battery acid," he shook his head making a disgusted face. "But, everything else is good" he said cheerfully, leading Hajime to the back. The back being the bed and bathroom, there was a wall and a door in-between the common areas and the bedroom area, he stepped through the threshold and his breath hitched. The walls of the bedroom were the color of twilight, black but yet not black, the furniture in the room was all dark cherry wood including the bed frame. The bed was in the center of the room, a king sized bed adorned with various shapes and sizes of red and black pillows, a large black down comforter was pulled neatly over the bed and as Toudou pulled it down Hajime could see the sheets were blood red. He closed his eyes for a moment and tried to slow his breathing, he had never done this and he was becoming very uncomfortable very quickly. He opened his eyes to find Toudou slowly pulling his shirt off.
"Wait" he croaked out, the man's eyes widened in surprise. "I've…I've never done this" he gestured toward the bed.
"Never had sex? Or never paid for it?" Green blue eyes regarded him warmly.
Hajime decided he would be honest because surely this man would know if he lied. He took a deep breath and blurted out the unavoidable truth.
"Both" he replied evenly.
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