Gomen-ne Mina-san! I've been MIA for a while, but here's chapter 6. Enjoy!
Chapter 6
"Yokozawa!"
At hearing his lover's exclamation, Takano sat up and attempted to hug Onodera. Before Takano could touch him, Onodera quickly got out of bed. Confused, Takano called out to him, only to be ignored.
"Onodera?"
"…"
"Ristu?"
"Takano-san!" Onodera exclaimed, coming out of his trance, "Sorry, I just remembered something."
He tried to brush the situation off as nothing, only to have Takano press further into it.
"Would this 'something' have anything to do with Yokozawa?"
Onodera froze. He hadn't thought Takano heard him. He had barely whispered the name, but maybe Takano had already been awake. 'Damn. I thought I would be able to get away with this,' Now, his plan had failed. Onodera had planned on leaving for work early in order to avoid Yokozawa as much as possible, or, knowing his luck, dealing with his situation as soon as possible. He didn't want Takano to be involved, fearing a fight. He could hold his own in a fight, after all.
"No, I just wanted to get to the office early."
"I'll go with you. I still have work to finish."
'Damn, I thought I had a chance. He probably suspects something by now.' Onodera's thoughts were interrupted by a pair of strong arms encircling his waist. He leant back into Takano's broad chest, feeling a pang of guilt as he did so. He knew Takano would find out eventually and the consequences would be worse than now. He felt Takano rest his cheek against the top of his head.
"You okay?"
Onodera wanted nothing more than to tell Takano of his problem, but his pride was keeping him from doing so. Takano knew something was bothering his little uke. He wasn't stupid. He could tell by the way he easily spaced out. There was no doubt in his mind; Onodera was hiding something. Swallowing his pride, Onodera turned in Takano's arms to face him, and spoke.
"Promise you won't overreact?"
"Promise."
"Well, before your trip to the hospital, I ran into Yokozawa. He and I talked, and…well…umm…"
"What did he say to you?"
Onodera could hear the worry and anger in Takano's voice. He shrunk into himself a bit before continuing, keeping his head down.
"He…he said that if I ever hurt you, he wouldn't hesitate to take you away."
Takano P.O.V.
I hugged him closer, feeling him shake. I thought I made it clear to Yokozawa to leave us alone. I felt Onodera's tears on my nightshirt. Yokozawa's words must have really gotten to him for him to be crying about it.
"It's okay, Ritsu. I'm not going anywhere. Nothing is going to break us apart. I promise," I pet his hair to calm him down. I know he can hold his own, but he's been denying his feelings up until now. An emotional strain could make him doubt his feelings again.
"I'm afraid. He doesn't like me much to begin with, and he probably thinks this is my fault. I've been avoiding him for the past week. He seemed serious when we talked. I'm afraid he will do something drastic."
"I'll talk to him. Don't worry. Come on, let's go shower."
After a quick shower, and make-out session, we went to work, only to be met by Yokozawa in the elevator. I was hoping to talk to him alone, but it seems that plan won't work. Unless, he just doesn't talk to us.
"Good morning, Takano, Onodera," There was so much venom in his voice when he acknowledged Onodera.
"Good morning, Yokozawa-san," I heard Onodera reply meekly.
"Morning," I simply replied. I hoped he wouldn't bring anything up, but unfortunately today is not my day.
"Onodera, can I speak with you alone?"
I saw Onodera flinch at this.
"Yokozawa, if you have anything to say to Ritsu, say it now. Unless it isn't work related, in which case, I won't allow it. "
"What do you mean you won't allow it? It's not like you two-you did! Didn't you?"
"And if we did?" I honestly don't know what he's talking about, "What's it to you?"
"How can you still be with him? He's done nothing but hurt you. He doesn't deserve you."
By now, we had moved to one of the break rooms, so as not to disturb the others who had arrived early. Granted, we weren't yelling, but Yokozawa put so much hate into his voice. I know he's temperamental, but this is raw hate. Onodera has done nothing wrong, unless having my heart is counted, and Yokozawa is jumping to conclusions and accusing him of hurting me. True, he may hurt me back in high school, but this time, I was the one at fault.
"Yokozawa, he hasn't hurt me since high school. I hurt him. It's my decision whether I stay with him or not, so butt out."
"But-"
"No buts! I don't want to hear about you harassing Onodera about our relationship again," I grabbed Onodera's arm and led him out of the break room.
"I'm sorry."
"Onodera, what are you apologizing for? You have done nothing wrong."
"I'm always causing you trouble. Even I have wondered why you're still with me. It's not just Yokozawa."
He's already confessed and now he doubts his decision? He wasn't complaining before. He must not have told me everything since he seems so afraid of Yokozawa. *sigh* This is going to be even more of a pain in the ass than it already is.
Yokozawa P.O.V.
Tch. There must be some other reason why Masamune is still with that brat. He can't possibly believe he'll have a healthy relationship with Onodera. I warned him. I'm going to do everything in my power to get rid of Onodera and allow Masamune to heal properly. He deserves much better than that heartbreaker.
I'm sorry this chapter is a bit mean, but it had to be done in order for the plot to be like a nice, thick, juicy lemony one-shot. Muahahaha! Review please. ^^
