A/N: So I delayed putting this up because well I wanted more reviews but I figured why not be nice and post this so yeah enjoy.
Three to four weeks before.
This week has been completely hell for Eijun and it all started with the whole ordeal on Sunday when he found out he made Kuramochi lose his job and Ryousuke had a meeting with Chris and Sakano to expand his business. And that night with Kazuya did not make him feel any better either.
Ever since, Ryousuke has met with Sakano-san and Chris. He's been more and more demanding, asking for his three employees to do ridiculous jobs. Eijun was usually at the butt of the work and usually got the most ridiculous ones. For example on Wednesday, Ryousuke wanted the shop to have a mascot. Eijun was the one who had to wear the ridiculous costume of a coffee cup with a baseball as a head. Tuesday, Eijun had to put up advertisements for the shop all around the town. Monday, Eijun had to stay up later than usual at the shop with Chris as they made the advertisements. Thursday, Eijun was forced to again, wear the stupid mascot. Finally, today, Friday Jan 20th, Eijun was off the hook..for now at least.
It was now 3:30pm in the afternoon and he really just wanted it to be six thirty so he could get off work and hang with Mei at the movies. It was something he was looking forward to all week.
I can't believe how tough this week has been for me and after that talk with Kazuya, I couldn't help but feel worse. I hope he's doing okay now. He seemed really distressed.
Eijun instantly remembers the moment when he came into the shop last Sunday night after texting Kazuya that he could come by.
It was precisely 6pm when Miyuki comes into the shop.
Miyuki looked like a total mess. His hair disarrayed as if he had been pulling at it, his eyes sad and worn out, and his clothes all disheveled and wrinkled as if he literally crawled out of bed or a couch after working or staying in one place for so long.
Eijun's eyes grow in concern. "Are you okay, Kazuya? What's wrong?" he asks as he goes towards the other male.
Miyuki seats himself on a nearby table and lets his head fall into his hands as he groans in frustration. He then looks back up at the brunette. "I feel like I've been too hard on him, Eijun. Like maybe I should have been more concern about his job then him spending time with me."
Eijun's eyes grow wide. 'He thinks its his fault that he lost his job? Oh god. I feel horrible now.' "Don't blame yourself Kazuya. It's not your fault. Sometimes bad things happen. You guys just need to overcome it" Eijun says as he seats himself across the other male
"But still. What if it was because I was so demanding. What if I didn't get so angry at him he wouldn't have been so stressed and he wouldn't have lo-"
"Kazuya. Calm down. It's not your fault. Just look at this more reasonably. You're not his boss. You're not him. He's the only one who is in control of his work. Now do you want me to get you a drink"
Miyuki gives the boy a sad smile. "Thanks Eijun and yeah that would be great"
As Eijun leaves to get Miyuki water his mind filled with guilt. 'It's all my fault. And he thinks its his fault. Dammit. I can't believe this. This day just keeps getting worse'
Eijun shakes his head as if to shake out the unhappy memory.
No. Don't think about that, Eijun. You've got tonight to look forward to. You're going to have fun with Mei. Be happy. Smile. Okay. I got this. Just three more hours and I can finally enjoy myself.
As happy as Eijun was about this hangout, Mei was a complete nervous wreck. At his workplace he was at his desk nervously tapping his foot and pen as he anxiously kept looking at the clock on the divider near his desk.
"Oi Mei. What's up with you?" One of his co-workers asks as they rise above the divider that separates the cubicles to look over Mei's desk.
Mei jumps and almost falls off his chair. Once he catches himself from falling he turns towards his co-worker and gives him a glare. "Don't scare me like that Raichi"
The male apparently named Raichi rolls his eyes. "I just came over because your nervous tapping is distracting. What's up. Why are you so jittery? Heck, this whole week you've been acting weird. So what's up?"
Mei sighs. "You're my best friend meaning I can tell you anything right?"
"Well yeah. We've been together since middle school dude. Why? What's up?" the boy with dark spiky brunette hair asks as he crosses his arms and leans on them over the divider.
"I have a crush on this guy in my sports training class and well I may have invited him on a date tonight" Mei states.
Raichi laughs his obnoxious laugh and almost falls over from standing on his desk to lean on the divider. "But really? You invited him on a date? No wonder you're so nervous. That's a first" he says with a wide smile. "Now. Who is this lucky guy?"
"His name is Sawamura Eijun. He works at a coffeeshop. Actually that's where I met him. You know the shop a few blocks away called Batter Up Coffeeshop and Bakery ?"
"Oh yeah. They sell really good banana bread. You should try it next time" Raichi says with a wide smile. "But yeah so what do you like about him?"
"He's funny. And really sweet. And his smile is just.." Mei says before drifting off.
Raichi rolls his eyes. "Oi. snap out of it. I get it. You shouldn't be nervous though Mei"
"But I don't think he even knows its a date. And what if he doesn't think its a date? What if he is not even gay? Holy shit. I may have just made a huge mistake. Rai tell me I didn't make a huge mistake" Mei pleads with big eyes.
Raichi again rolls his eyes. "Mei. Calm the fuck down. You like him. That's all that matters right? Just have fun with him and be your dorky self. That's what I like about you" he states with a hint of a blush.
Mei smiles up at him. "Thanks Rai"
"Oi you two! Enough of your chattering. Get back to work!" a voice yells at them from behind.
"yes sir" they both reply.
"And if he is gay. Good luck" Raichi says with a wink before crawling back onto his side.
Mei smiles to himself.
He always knows how to cheer me up.
Back at the coffee shop Eijun was wiping the counter down when Haruichi comes struggling in from the back room.
"Ei-chan can you help me with these boxes?" Haruichi, who has three boxes in his arms, asks. He really couldn't see where he was walking considering the boxes rose over his head.
"What are all these?" Eijun asks, as he takes one of the boxes which was surprisingly pretty light.
"They're new tea packets. Aniki wants to expand the menu...again" Haruichi states with a roll of his eyes.
Eijun chuckles. "Of course he does. Where does he want us to put them?"
Haruichi puts down the boxes on the counter. "Right over there according to his instructions" he says as he points at the display shelf near one of the tables near the front.
"Okay then. Let's get right to it" Eijun says with a smile.
"Are you sure Ei-chan? I can do it myself" Haruichi says with a raised eyebrow.
Eijun just grins. "Its more fun if we do it together"
Haruichi chuckles. "Okay. Let's get right to it then" he says happily, as he lifts the boxes again and walks over to the where they were supposed to display the tea packets. Eijun follows him, carrying the box he took from Haruichi earlier.
"So you're anniversary is coming up soon right?" Eijun says as he starts to open up a box with his keys.
"Yup the 23rd" Haruichi says with a smile as he starts to also open up a box with his own keys.
"Did you get the reservations to the restaurant?"
"Yup I did. Dinner is at 7 at Masuko's Pudding Palace"
"Pudding Palace? That sounds like a candy shop or some kind of bakery or something?"
"It does right? But apparently its a restaurant. I've never been there but Satorou went once with a couple of his friends and he says the food there is really amazing so yeah" Haruichi says as he starts placing a few tea packets on the display.
"That's awesome. You were able to find an outfit to wear right?" Eijun asks as he also starts putting the tea packets onto the display.
"Yeah actually I did. I went back to the mall a couple days ago and found the perfect outfit. But yeah thank you for your input the last time we went to the mall together. It did come in handy when picking something that Satorou would also find appealing" he says with blush.
A tea packet falls to the ground as they both accidentally try to put it on the same place on the display. "Oops. Sorry" Eijun says as he bends over to get it.
"It's fine. Anyways. I'm really excited. I hope he likes the watch that I got him"
"I'm sure he will. Like I said before, if it's from you, he'll love anything you give him"
Haruichi chuckles. "Yeah. I guess you're right. I really do love him"
Eijun smiles. "You guys are lucky to have each other"
"Yeah. I guess we are"
They continue to fill display with the tea packets in silence. Eijun stares off to space as his mind wonders.
Will I ever be as lucky as them? Maybe I will. Maybe I won't. Who knows? But I honestly I don't think I ever will because I don't even know what love is.
The hours seem to pass by quickly and thankfully for Eijun, Ryousuke hasn't given him any ridiculous jobs for the rest of the day. Now it is just about 6:30pm.. Eijun glances at the clock and immediately takes off his apron and replaces it with his coat.
"Gotta go. Meeting Mei in fifteen minutes. Can't be late. See you guys" Eijun says before rushing towards door.
"Bye Ei-chan. Have fun" Haruichi says before he waves at him.
"See you Eijun" Satorou says before he too waves goodbye.
Eijun waves back before he rushes out the door.
"Do you think he knows that he's technically going on a date with Mei?" Haruichi asks his boyfriend once the brunette was out of sight.
"No, that idiot is clueless" Satorou states bluntly.
"Babe" Haruichi says as he punches his boyfriend's arm playfully. He then chuckles " Come on let's get back to work now" he says with a smirk before going back to the backroom.
"Wait why are you going to the bac- oh I get it"
"And you say Ei-chan is clueless" Haruichi teases
Satorou gives his boyfriend a pout. Haruichi chuckles before pulling him down for a passionate kiss, wrapping his arms around his neck.
Mei stood near the lamp post on the corner street of where he was suppose to meet with Eijun looking down at his phone to check the time. Suddenly his phone vibrates in his hand and he literally almost drops it. He then sees that he got two text messages.
1 new message Sawamura Eijun
1 new message Todoroki Raichi
I'll be there soon. Hope you haven't been waiting too long - E.S.
Good luck tonight and have fun- R.T.
Mei smiles before typing out a reply to both.
It's fine, Eijun. I haven't been waiting long. I'll see you when you get here - M.N.
Thanks Rai. I'll tell you all about it later -M.N.
Mei instantly gets a reply from one of them.
You better. And don't leave anything out! -R.T.
Haha. Dude, when have I ever left something out? Talk to you later, Rai- M.N.
Yeah yeah. Bring back me something to eat like a steak or at least some candy- R.T.
Okay gotcha. Will do- M.N.
The minute Mei pockets his phone the brunette comes into view. "Hey Eijun" he says with a smile.
"Hey Mei. So where we headed off to first?"
"Just to that restaurant over there" Mei says as he points across the street but still down the block.
"Oh okay. Cool. Let's go then" Eijun says happily.
Mei was about to cross the street when Eijun pulls him back just as a car passes by.
"Geez Mei. Next time look before you cross the street" Eijun says as he gives Mei a glare.
"Sorry. Guess I was just excited" Mei states with a nervous chuckle.
Eijun sighs. "Well at least you're okay. Come on let's get going. I'm starving" he says before giving Mei a smile.
Mei smiles back. "Okay let's go" he says before looking both ways and crossing the street. Eijun follows closely behind.
A few minutes passes by and they both reach the restaurant that was more like a small deli.
"Hey Mei" a big burly man at the counter says as they enter the deli.
"Hey Masa-san" Mei replies with a smile.
"Who is this? A friend of yours?" Harada asks with a quirk of his eyebrow.
"Yes this is Sawamura Eijun" Mei says as he gestures to the brunette.
"Pleasure to meet you Sawamura. I'm Harada Masatoshi" the man says as he holds his hand out.
Eijun takes the hand and shakes it. "Nice to meet you. Just call me Eijun though" he says with a smile.
"Okay then. Eijun. Mei. What can I get you guys tonight?"
"Hmm surprise me Masa-san" Mei says with a large smile.
"I'll have whatever he's having" Eijun says with an equally large smile.
Harada laughs. "Okay then. Coming right up"
Mei turns towards Eijun. "You know you could have ordered something else"
Eijun grins. "I know. I just like surprises too" he says happily.
Mei chuckles.
Gosh his smile. It's just so cute.
"So what movie are we going to watch tonight?" Eijun asks
"I don't have a preference. Guess whatever is showing at the theater" Mei says with a smile.
"Unless there is something you wanted to watch in particular?"
Eijun chuckles. "Well I kinda did want to watch The Lego Movie but you already seen it so.."
"That's okay. I'll watch it again. I didn't have much fun the last time since you weren't there" Mei says happily.
Eijun starts to blush. "But you already watched it, so it's okay we can watch something else. I'll just catch it another time"
Mei chuckles. "It was a really good movie so I don't mind watching it again Eijun"
"Are you sure Mei? Because I rather we watch something we both haven't seen"
"You have a point there. Let's just decide when we get there then" Mei suggests with smile.
Eijun smiles back. "Good idea."
Just then Harada comes back with two plates. "Two special surprises for Mei and Eijun" he says as he serves them each their dish. "Can I get you guys anything to drink too?"
"I'll have a strawberry milkshake. How about you Eijun?"
"I'll have a chocolate milkshake please" Eijun says with a wide grin.
"Coming right up" Harada says before going back into the kitchen.
Mei lifts his sandwich up and takes a big bite. His eyes widen at the taste. "This is good" he says after swallowing.
"Let me try" Eijun says before he takes a bite of his own sandwich. "This is ahmazung" he says with food still in his mouth.
Mei chuckles as he hands Eijun a napkin. "Here. I think you need this"
Eijun wipes his mouth after swallowing his food. "Thanks" he says with a smile.
Raichi is right as long as we're both having fun it doesn't matter if this is a date or not.
Mei smiles as he takes another bite.
Harada comes back with two milkshakes on a tray. One pink one and one brown one. "A strawberry milkshake for Mei" he says as he places the pink one in front of the blonde. "And a chocolate milkshake for Eijun" he says as he places the brown one in front of the brunette. "Enjoy guys" he says before giving them both a smile and leaving them to eat their meals.
Eijun takes a sip of his drink before smiling at the blonde. "This is really good. How's yours?"
Mei takes a sip of drink as well. He grins widely. "This is amazing"
"Really? Can I have a sip?" Eijun asks with a smile. Mei's cheeks reddened as he nods his head at him before he pushes his milkshake towards the brunette.
Eijun then takes a sip of the pink milkshake. "You're right. Yours does taste amazing. Want to try a sip of mine?"
"Sure" Mei says with a smile, his cheeks still red.
Isn't this like an indirect kiss? Oh god what am I thinking? It technically is though right?
Eijun pushes his milkshake toward the blonde. Mei takes the cup and sips the drink. He smiles. "Your drink taste amazing too" he says before handing the brunette back his drink, a hint of a blush still on his cheeks.
I totally just indirectly kissed Eijun. Twice! This is the best day of my life.
Once the pair of boys finish their food they each say their thanks, pay for their meals and say their goodbyes to Harada before leaving the shop.
Mei and Eijun walk side by side in the direction of the theater. They chatted about the day's events as they walked, smiled, and laughed. They were both having fun.
Eijun is really amazing isn't he? He knows how to have a good time and I'm having so much fun with him already. I just wish he would want to be more than friends, the way I do.
"Mei, we're here" Eijun says with a smile. "What were you thinking about? You looked like you were thinking about something happy right then"
Mei blushes. "Oh just about how much fun we're having. Anyways what movie do you want to watch?" he asks with a smile as he looks at the list of movies show above on the board.
Eijun smiles. "Oh I also wanted to see Anchorman 2 or even American Hustle"
"Why don't we watch Anchorman 2. I'm in the mood for a comedy tonight" Mei says happily.
"Awesome. Let's get the tickets then" Eijun says before getting in line to get tickets. Mei follows closely behind.
Once they reach the front of the line Eijun pays for two tickets.
"Hey Eijun. You didn't have to buy my ticket" Mei says once they entered the theater.
"Well you insisted that you pay for dinner so it's only fair Mei" Eijun says with a smile. "Now shall we get popcorn?"
"Yeah but this time I'll buy it" Mei says he goes in line at the concession stand. Eijun chuckles but follows the blonde anyways. Mei buys not only popcorn but candy and a drink for himself as well.
Eijun chuckles as the blonde struggles to carry it all in his hands. "Here. I'll hold the popcorn" he says as he grabs the popcorn from Mei's hands.
"Thanks Eijun" Mei says happily.
The boys then walk to get their tickets ripped and enter their movie theater section. They each found a seat in the middle row and sat in the center. Mei sits on the left of Eijun and places his drink on the cup holder that sits between them. Eijun places the tub of popcorn on his lap as he sits down. He smiles at Mei and Mei instantly blushes. He was thankful that the lights were dim so it was hard to see that his cheeks were pink.
The way he smiles at me. It's just so.. I don't even know how to describe it. Stop it, Mei. This isn't date. It's just two guys at a movie theater. It's just hanging out with your crush alone. This is so a date! Oh god now I'm freaking out. What should I do? What if he isn't gay? What if I'm making a huge mistake. Wait. Okay. Calm down. Remember what Raichi told you. Just enjoy your time with him. Okay I can do this.
As Mei was having this internal monologue Eijun was happily eating the popcorn and watching the previews. Mei chuckles and covers his mouth with his hand as if that would silence his laughter. He looks so adorable.
Eijun tilts his head to side and raises an eyebrow at the blonde. "What are you laughing at?"
Mei tries to hold in his laughter.
Oh my gosh. He just looked like a confused puppy right then. So cute." Nothing. Oh look the movie is starting" Mei states as he turns back to the screen, his cheeks still red from embarrassment.
Eijun's attention immediately goes back to the screen. Mei sighs in relief at the fact that the brunette didn't question any further. He takes a sip of his drink as the movie starts.
Mei opens his candy box and pours the little sweets into his hand before putting it in his mouth. Eijun notices him open it and smiles. He lets out a hand in front of the blonde. "Can I have some?"
Mei smiles. "Sure" he says as he starts to pour the candy into the brunette's hand. Suddenly laughter roars in the theater making Mei jump, yelp, and spill most of his candy.
Eijun chuckles.
Mei's cheeks again goes red.
Did I just do that? Oh god that was so embarrassing.
"I..uh.. um sorry.. here just pour some yourself" Mei says as he hands Eijun the box.
Eijun smiles "Thanks" he says before he takes the box in his hands and pours some directly into his mouth. He then hands the box back to the blonde.
Mei's cheeks were still red from embarrassment as he takes it back and puts it back to the side of his seat.
As the movie continued both boys alternately and unconsciously reached for the popcorn, however after a particular hilarious part and they both laughed out loud both their hands reached for the popcorn at the same time and their hands bumped against each other, spilling a handful of popcorn over Eijun's lap.
Their gazes met and Mei instantly blushes. Oh god. Our hands just touched. This is embarrassing. He immediately takes his hand back. "I..uh. sorry" he says nervously.
Eijun chuckles. "It's okay. Here just take a handful" he says with a smile.
Mei does just that and smiles back at the brunette. "Thanks Eijun"
Eijun just grins before looking back at the screen.
Gosh. He's just adorable. Dammit I need to fucking calm down. This is just a hangout between friends. Its not really a date. Just enjoy your time Mei. You've got this.
Eijun laughs loudly at something that was on the screen and Mei just turns to watch him.
Man I wish this was a date though. Well as long as I enjoy my time with him. It shouldn't matter.
Mei shakes out of his reverie before returning his attention back at the brunette. His gaze lingers on the brunette laughing for a little while before he returns his attention back at the screen.
The rest of the movie went on and they both laughed and enjoyed themselves. Once the movie was over Mei gets up from his seat and smiles down at Eijun and holds out a hand. "That was a really good movie."
Eijun takes the hand and allows the blonde to pull him up. "Thanks and yeah it was really funny"
"What should we do next?" Mei asks happily as they start to walk down from their seats and go out of their theater towards the lobby.
Eijun grins widely. "I know just what to do. Come on let's go!" he says as he grabs onto Mei's wrist and pulls him out the theater and down a couple blocks.
Mei blushes at the contact and is thankful that Eijun is focused on getting to the destination and looking forward and doesn't see that his cheeks are red.
Dammit. Why did he have to grab my wrist all of the sudden? And where the heck is taking me? What's going on?
"Where are we going Eijun?" Mei questions.
"You'll see. We're almost there. Come on" Eijun says, as he looks back and smiles at him before looking straight forward continuing to drag the blonde to the next place they are going to.
Minutes seem to pass by quickly and just when Mei thinks they have been walking for too long they suddenly stop. Eijun drops Mei's wrist and smiles at him.
Mei's eyes widen as he looks at the place in front of him then he looks back the brunette. "A karaoke bar? Really?"
Eijun chuckles."Yes really. Whenever my friends from my hometown come to visit me we always used to go here. Come on. They even serve alcohol. It will be fun"
Mei was reluctant to go inside because one, he can't sing and two. alcohol in front of a crush when you're kinda on a date does not sound like a good idea. However the way that Eijun smiled at him and look so excited, he just couldn't turn him down.
"Okay fine. Let's go. But I'm only drinking a little bit. I have to wake up early tomorrow for work and I know that you do too"
"Awesome and yeah I know. Don't worry." Eijun says with a grin as they both enter the karaoke bar.
A girl greets them and shows them to their own room. She also hands them a menu for the drinks and tells them to use the button near the door when they're ready to order. Eijun thanks the kind lady as they both shuffle into the room. Mei's heart is beating fast because the fact that he is alone, in a room, with the brunette made him think naughty things. His cheeks start to burn up.
"Oh are you hot? The room is pretty warm isn't it" Eijun states as he starts to take off his sweater. His shirt rises up a little bit showing his chest to the blonde as he pulls it over his shoulders. Mei literally had to turn his head to the side because he was blushing so hard.
Oh my god. I just saw his bare chest. Holy shit. I really want to tackle him right now and kiss him senseless. No. Don't Mei. He'll think you're crazy or something and you haven't even had a drink of alcohol. Just breathe. You need is to calm down. Okay just smile and act normal.
Mei ends up smiling a little too widely.
"Are you okay Mei?"
"Yeah. Just peachy. Uh.. let's just order something light..like vodka" Mei states a he shuffles through the menu.
Eijun laughs as he sits next to him. "Vodka isn't really light Mei. Here let me see. Oh look. We can get margaritas. They're really tasty and sweet"
Mei was surprised at the suggestion. He thought the brunette would offer to drink beer but he did like margaritas. They were one of his favorite drinks. "Okay. Let's get those"
"Great I'll order a round of margaritas. You can pick the first song Mei" Eijun says before pressing the button near the wall. The same girl's voice echoes in response.
"How may I help you?" she asks.
"Can we get a round of margaritas please?"
"Of course and what room are you in sir?"
"Room 15" Eijun states.
"Great. I'll come right over with your drinks"
"Thank you"
While this was happening Mei was shuffling through the song book.
Gosh this is embarrassing. Why did he have to suggest to go here? Man I really need a drink. Maybe that will calm me down. Okay focus. You can do this. Just pick a song to sing. That's it. Simple as that.
Eijun sits back down next to the blonde as Mei continues turning the pages trying to search for a good song to sing.
He finally sees one that isn't embarrassing an actually knows to lyrics to. He enters the code into the karaoke machine.
"Oh. I like this song too" Eijun says with a smile as the song title shows up on the screen.
Mei hides his blush by raising the microphone to his mouth as he sings the first couple notes of the song.
Eijun smiles as Mei sings when suddenly a knock is heard. Eijun opens it to find it was just the girl with their margaritas. Eijun takes the tray from the girl as he says his thanks to her. The girl bows her head before leaving and closing the door.
"Drinks are here" Eijun says as he places the play on the table and takes his cup. He takes a sip. "This is really good" he says to the blonde.
Mei smiles as he continues to sing the song.
Once he finishes the song Eijun claps and cheers. Mei does a little bow before taking a sip of his drink. "Now it's your turn to sing Eijun" he says happily.
Two hours past by with both of them singing along loudly as both of them were quite tipsy after drinking two rounds of margaritas. Mei is on the couch laughing at the dance that Eijun just did as he sang. Once the song was finished there was another knock on the door.
Mei gets up to open it to find the lady from before. "Sir. I just like to let you know that we'll be closing in ten minutes so if you please pack up soon so we can clean up the area that would be greatly appreciated."
Mei grins. "Of course. We'll leave soon"
Eijun frowns "Aww that sucks" he whines. Eijun who drank a cup more than the blonde was more drunk. Mei smiles.
"Come on Eijun. We should go now. Remember we have work early tomorrow"
"One more song please"
"No Eijun. Come on let's go. You're drunk"
Eijun wraps his arms around the blonde affectionately. "Please. Pretty please. Just one more song I promise"
Mei blushes at the contact. ".. ..fi..ne jus..t get off me please" he stutters out in embarrassment as he averts his gaze.
Eijun kisses his cheek. "Thanks Mei" he says before unravelling his arms around him and starts looking through the songbook.
Did he just kiss my cheek? Oh god. I'm freaking out now. Mei's heart starts to race and his cheeks burned. He just kissed me. Not on the lips but still. HE FUCKING KISSED ME! I don't care if it's just because he's drunk. HE FUCKING KISSED ME! I can die right now and I'll be happy.
Mei was awakened from his thoughts the second he heard Eijun start to sing again. Mei's eyes widen at the song choice. He is singing a love song? He is singing a love song! And he is looking directly at me.
As if Mei's cheeks couldn't get any redder they do. He resembles a bright apple right now. Eijun sings the song as best as he could with his drunken state. Mei wondered if Eijun even realized he was singing a love song or if he was just too drunk to notice. He didn't mind either way since the brunette was in fact singing a love song to him.
Once the song was over the brunette did a very dramatic bow and Mei clapped and cheered before getting up from the couch and offering the brunette his weight since he was about to tip over. Mei chuckled. "Woah there, Eijun. Come on let's go now" he says as he practically had to drag the brunette out of the room. He left a tip on the table before leaving.
Mei got themselves a cab and let the brunette rest his head on his lap. Mei smiled down at him and played with his hair. Geez. This boy. Saying that he wouldn't get too drunk. Yeah right. But at least he had a good time. Heck I had an amazing time. Tonight is something that I'll always remember.
Mei helped the brunette out of the taxi and told the driver to wait while he helps Eijun to his apartment. Mei finds the keys in the brunette's jacket and takes them out once they reach the room. He found the room number downstairs where they listed all the last names of the attendants. Sawamura was apartment #15b which is located on the second floor.
The brunette was rambling some nonsense that had Mei chuckle as he shuffled in his apartment and helped him change (while blushing like crazy) and into bed. Mei tucks him and kissed his cheek. "Thanks for tonight Eijun. I had a really fun time with you." he says before leaving the bedroom. Mei was worried since he wasn't able to lock the door without leaving the keys outside but he isn't too worried since the apartment complex was gated. He entered the cab with a smile on his face.
Eijun wakes up with the biggest headache ever when his alarm goes off at 4:30am. He groans as he slams his hand on the snooze button. "Geez. I don't even remember how I got back here" he mutters to himself. He yawns before rubbing the sleep out of his eyes and throwing his legs over the edge of his bed. He groans as he stands up because he felt dizzy the minute he stood. Shouldn't have had that extra glass of that margarita. Ugh my head.
He was surprised to see a messaged opened on his phone. He smiled as he read the note.
Hey Eijun. Just thought I leave you a message on your phone since a text would probably wake you up and that would suck haha. Also just so you know you're really heavy haha. I'm just teasing. I had fun tonight. Thanks for spending it with me. We should definitely do it again. I'll talk to you later - Mei
Eijun was about to send a message to the blonde but then he remembered how it was basically four in the morning and figured that wouldn't be such a good idea.
Eijun was tired, not being to get a lot of sleep, so he took a long time getting ready.
I admit that I shouldn't have drank that last glass but I have to admit I really did have a fun time with Mei. He truly knows how to cheer me up after such a rough week. I'm glad to have a friend like him.
The rest of the morning went by quickly and he got to the shop (surprisingly) the same time he usually gets to the shop whenever he has to open it.
He did his usual routine of heating up the oven and placing the coffee pots under the machines to start brewing coffee. He starts putting down the chairs when Satorou and Haruichi walked into the shop hand in hand.
"Morning Haruicchi. Morning Satorou" Eijun says tiredly.
"Morning Eijun" Satorou says.
"Morning Ei-chan. How was your date last night?"
Eijun's eyes widen. "HUH? DATE? What do you mean date? I just hung out with Mei"
Satorou chuckles at Eijun's obliviousness.
Haruichi rolls his eyes. "Ei-chan. What did you do with this 'hang-out' hmm?"
"We ate dinner, went to the movies, then went to a karaoke bar"
"And you two were alone?'
"Yes"
"And he likes you and you like him?"
"Well I guess"
"Then its a date Ei-chan"
Eijun refused to believe it was a date though. "No. It wasn't a date. You guys are just crazy. We were just hanging out"
Haruichi and Satorou scoff. Haruichi then pats the brunette's shoulder before going to get his apron. "Why don't you just ask Mei then yourself eh Ei-chan?"
"Fine then I will" Eijun says defiantly.
Satorou rolled his eyes as he went to the backroom to prepare the rolls for the day.
The rest of the morning went normally. Well, besides the fact that Eijun was practically freaking out that he went on a date with Mei. He still hadn't had a chance to text him yet since the morning was pretty busy and he hardly had a break to even rest his head for a while. Now, however, it was nearing noon and the crowd finally slowed down. Eijun was resting his head on the counter while Haruichi took care of the register.
He was closing his eyes to take a quick a nap when his vibrated in his pocket. Haruichi widen his eyes. "Ei-chan you know you're supposed to turn your phone off during work"
Eijun yawned. "Right. Sorry Haruicchi I must have been too tired this morning and forgot to turn it off. I'll do it right now"
Eijun took out his phone from his pocket and see that he has a new message.
1 New Message - Narumiya Mei
Hey, Eijun. Just wanted to make sure you got up. How's your head? Haha. Well hope you're feeling better now. I hope we can spend time together again like last night. I really had a great time. Text me later. Got to go back to work now - N.M.
Eijun chuckles at the text before typing a quick reply.
Hey Mei. Yeah my head is fine. I had a fun time as well. Come by the shop later. I need to ask you something - E.S.
Eijun then turns his phone off and pocketed it.
On the other side of the city Mei literally drops his phone from his hands making it fall to the ground with a loud thump. Raichi crawled up to rise over divider. "Oi Mei. What's going on with you?"
Mei shook from his initial shock before looking up at the other male. "He..says he wants to ask me something…"
Raichi eyes widen. "Oh really? Haha. That's great isn't it? What if he's asking you out this time? That would be awesome right?"
Mei eyes widen. "I was thinking something else, but that's worse"
Raichi rolled his eyes. "Chill out Mei. Don't worry too much about it. Whatever he's going to ask you I'm sure it won't be bad. Just get back to work so you can leave early and find out what he wants, then later text me what he asked you" Raichi says before laughing.
Mei chuckled. "You're right Rai. Thanks"
"Yeah. Yeah. I know. By the way you didn't bring me a steak or even candy. You big jerk"
"I'm sorry. I forgot. I was having too much fun with Eijun. I promise I'll make it up to you"
"Well you better. I'm still your best friend. Don't go all ditching me if he becomes your boyfriend or something"
Mei blushes. "Don't even say that Rai. That's embarrassing and even if he does that wouldn't happen. I won't let it happen. You're my friend Rai. Don't ever forget that. You're important to me"
Raichi cheeks turn pink. "Now you're saying something embarrassing you idiot. I'm going now" he says before getting off the divider and going back to his side.
Mei just chuckles before getting back to work.
Back at the coffee shop Eijun was still napping on the counter. Haruichi decided to take a quick break as well and went to the back room to spend it with his boyfriend.
The door jingles. Eijun shoots up at the noise.
The customer laughs as they walk towards the counter.
"What happened to you Eijun? You seem exhausted"
Eijun glares at the male. "Oh shut up Kazuya. I just stayed up late last night drinking" he says with attitude.
Miyuki laughs again. "Okay geez. Sorry. Can I at least order?" he says with a smile.
Eijun sighs. "Yeah. Yeah. Sorry. What I can get you?"
Miyuki ponders for a second. "Hmm. Can I have a medium double shot caramel macchiato please?" he says with a wide grin.
Eijun types the order in the register. "That will be 4.25$"
Miyuki hands him his card. "Here you go Eijun" he says happily.
"You're in an awfully good mood today. Why?" Eijun asks before he swipes the card and gives it back with the receipt.
Miyuki smiles and takes it. "Oh just I got good news from my boss. We're having this huge event this coming Wednesday and he wants me to do a presentation"
"Oh that's great. I'm happy for you Kazuya" Eijun says as he starts to make the drink in front of him.
Miyuki smiles. "Yeah this might be it. I might actually get a promotion"
Eijun eyes widen. "Wow. That's amazing Kazuya. I'm sure Kuramochi would be proud"
Miyuki's smile falters. "I haven't told him yet. I don't want to rub it in his face"
"Huh? You should tell him Kazuya. I'm sure he'll be happy for you. He is your boyfriend isn't he?"
Miyuki smiles up again. "You're right, Eijun. I should tell him"
"Yup you should. Well here's your drink. Enjoy and congratulations" Eijun says as he hands over the drink.
"Thanks Eijun. I'll see you around" Miyuki says as he takes the drink. He then starts heading out the door.
"Bye Kazuya" Eijun says as he waves at him. The male waves back before walking out the door, looks both ways and crosses the street to go to the bus station.
The hours drained on and on and it was now nearing 4pm. Eijun was able to get at least an hour's rest thanks to Haruichi covering for him again. For pay back he had to stay an hour later after his shift. He didn't really mind since he thought it was only fair.
Eijun still was having trouble with the fact that Haruichi called what he did with the blonde last night a "date". He wondered if the blonde thought that. He wouldn't be bothered by it if was because regardless what it's called he had fun. He just wanted to know if that was the blonde's intention when he asked to hang. It was a strange thought for him.
Dating huh? I never even considered that as an option with Mei. I mean sure he's attractive and he's very sweet. I do like hanging with him. But dating? I never dated anyone before. Maybe it won't be so bad. To date Mei that is...well if that's what he wants I guess I won't oppose to it but still. Dating. Well I guess I'll see when I ask him later. I wonder when he'll be coming over. I didn't say a specific time. I hope he figures I meant later today. That would suck if he doesn't come. Man I should have told him a time. I'm so stupid.
Just as Eijun had that thought the door jingles and the blonde walks in. He looked nervous for some reason.
"Hey Mei. Glad you could stop by" Eijun says with a smile.
Mei was in fact very nervous. He had no idea what Eijun wanted to ask him and not knowing was nerve wracking. It was also very nerve wracking to know that in just a few minutes he will finally be asked whatever Eijun questioned.
"Well yeah. You told me to come by because you wanted to ask me something..so what is it?" the blonde asks in a nervous tone as he shuffles closer to the counter.
"Right. I did. Well..this might be strange but I was just wondering because Haruichi mentioned it and well I just never thought of it until he mentioned it and well"
"Get on with it Eijun" Mei states. He just wanted the brunette to spill it out.
Eijun was having trouble trying phrase it without it sounding too strange but since there really was no other way he decided to just ask directly. "Was last night a date?"
Mei's eyes widen. He totally did not expect that question. His cheeks started to redden as he averted his gaze. "Of course not. What are you talking about?" he says before nervously laughing.
Eijun rolls his eyes before scoffing. "Your nervous laughter says otherwise"
Mei then looks up at him in shock before he looks to the ground and sighs. "well.. I guess..I mean..i didn't think it was at first but the fact that it was just us and well I do really like you and.." Mei starts to ramble before immediately stopping himself because he realizes that he totally just said he liked the male.
Eijun just smiles. "I never dated anyone before so I don't know that much about it. But I do know this. I really like you too. You know how to cheer me up and make me smile and if that is what dating is then maybe I can get use to it. As long as it's with you"
Mei couldn't believe his ears. His heart was racing and he literally felt he was dreaming. He pinches his arm just to make sure. When he felt pain he looks back at the brunette with wide eyes. "Do..es this..mean..we're dating no..w?" the blonde stutters out.
Eijun walks closer to the male and takes his hand before gazing back into the blonde's eyes. "Only if you want to Mei. I'm willing to try it because I really like you too"
Mei felt like he could pass out any moment.
Eijun just said he wants to date me. That he is willing to date me. I think I just went to heaven.
Fuck my life. I died didn't I because this can't be real? This is too good to be true. He even says he likes me too. God Raichi is going to freak when I tell him. Ha that will be fun. But I'm freaking out right now. Oh god he's looking at me. I should say something or at least do something. Uh...
"I...I...I… I'd love to" Mei says with a smile.
Sunday passes by without anything unusual happening and it was now Monday January 23rd.
"What are you guys doing here I thought you were on your anniversary date?" Eijun asks as he sees both his co-workers walk into the shop hand in hand.
"We still are. He said the dessert is cheaper here since we get discounts" Haruichi states as he rolls his eyes at his boyfriend.
"Well actually there is another reason" Satorou says before he goes down on one knee in front of his boyfriend. He grabs on to his hand.
Haruichi's eyes widen. " Satorou..Wh..at are you doi-"
"Shh. Haru-chan. Just let me speak okay?"
Haruichi then nods his head at him.
"Haru-chan. The moment I saw you that one day seven years ago I never thought that I would find anyone perfect for me. But then you told those jerks to go away and smiled at me as you picked up my books and I just knew then that you were special. You've been my saviour countless times throughout our lives so far. I'm so lucky to have you in my life. And I promise you that I will spend the rest of my life making sure you're as happy as you make me"Satorou says before grabbing the ring from his back pocket and opening it in front of the pink hair male. "So Kominato Haruichi will you please marry me?"
"YES! YES YES! YES!" Haruichi says happily with tears falling from his eyes as he tackles his now fiancee to the floor and kisses him passionately.
Satorou wraps his arms around his waist and kisses him back just as passionately.
Eijun stares in amazement. His mind shocked to what just happened right before his eyes. The few customers who were there were clapping and cheering and Eijun stood there stunned in disbelief.
They just got engaged. Haruichi and Satorou just got engaged. Am I seeing things? What the hell? They're going to get married? Is that how love works? You find someone you like. You date them. Then get married? Then what? What the hell is love anyways? But still holy shit they're engaged.
Eijun shakes out of his thoughts. "CONGRATULATIONS" he shouts in excitement.
Satorou was now putting the ring on his fiancee's left ring finger. Haruichi's tears didn't stop as he saw the ring now on his finger. It was a little loose but still he was finally going to get married to Satorou. He was beyond happy. He was ecstatic and his heart was racing.
"I love you so much Satorou" Haruichi says as he wraps his arms around his fiancee's neck.
"I love you so much Haru-chan" Satorou says back before pulling him for another kiss.
That night Eijun gets a text just when he reaches his apartment. Opening the message as he unlocks the door and goes inside, he smiles.
Hey Eijun. I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go on an actual date tomorrow. I know that we don't have class tomorrow since our teacher is taking a sick day to grade our tests and papers so..maybe we could grab a bite or something..that is if you want to.-M.N.
Eijun quickly replies with a smile on his face as he puts his phone down on the table as he starts to make his own dinner.
I'd love to Mei. We can go to this place called Masuko's Pudding Palace. Apparently they have really good food there- E.S.
Eijun hears his phone vibrate just as he opens the fridge. He closes the fridge door, walks up to the table, grab his phone and read the text message.
That sound great. So is 12:15pm okay with you? -M.N.
Yeah. That works. Let's meet at the same place as we did on Friday since the place is down the street from that light post- E.S.
Okay. Can't wait. See you then Eijun- M.N.
The next morning went normally for Eijun and he got up and went to work as he usually does every morning but on the other hand for Mei, he was again a nervous wreck.
It was 11:09am and Mei was tossing clothes out from his closet, most of them hitting his best friend's face who was sitting on the blonde's bed.
"Mei, You're acting like a teenage girl right now! Just pick a damn shirt and get ready already" Raichi says in annoyance as he throws the shirt that just hit his head on the ground.
"But its our first official date Rai. I can't just wear just any top" Mei states as turns back around to face his best friend.
Raichi rolls his eyes. "You have less than an hour to change Mei. Just pick a damn top!"
"I thought you were supposed to help me but all you're doing is nagging me" Mei whines.
Raichi sighs. This idiot is just like my cousin. I fucking swear. Raichi rolls his eyes before walking past the blonde into the closet. He scans the clothes that were still on the hangers before finding one that catches his eyes. "Here. Try this" he states as he shoves the dress shirt at the blonde.
Mei's eyes widen at the choice because why the hell didn't he see it before? "This is perfect Rai. Thanks" he says happily.
Raichi rolls his eyes at him again before sitting back down on the bed. "Yeah. yeah. whatever now go get change already. You're just like my cousin Maiya geez"
Mei blushes. "Oh shut up!" he shouts in embarrassment as he goes into his bathroom to change.
"And you better bring me back something to eat this time dammit!" Raichi shouts back.
"I will I will. Stop shouting" Mei says through the door.
At precisely noon Eijun starts taking off his apron and hat and places them over the hooks on the wall.
"I've got to go guys. Heading out to lunch with Mei"
"Okay be back within an hour Ei-chan and have fun on your date"
"And be the gentleman and pay for the meal" Satorou states.
Eijun chuckles. " Yeah yeah. I got it. I'll see you guys in an hour"
Eijun then shuffles out the door.
They both actually reach the meeting place at the same exact time.
"Hey Eijun" Mei says with a bright smile
"Hey Mei. Nice shirt" Eijun says with a smile.
"Uh..thanks."Mei says with a blush.
"Shall we go?" Eijun asks
"Yeah. Lead the way" Mei says happily.
Since it was basically rush hour there was quite a crowd and if Mei didn't keep up with Eijun he surely would get lost.
Eijun notices how Mei was trying his best to keep up and instantly grabs onto his hands and pulls him through the crowd.
Mei's cheeks rise up at the contact.
I know that we're actually dating now but this is the first time he actually is holding my hand.
A couple minutes pass and they finally reach the restaurant. Mei thinks that the brunette would let go of his hand but to his surprise he doesn't.
Eijun smiles brightly as he pulls Mei into the restaurant.
They are greeted by a girl who leads them to a table set for two.
"Your waiter will be here shortly" she says before she leaves and goes back to her podium at the front.
"Well this place is pretty big" Mei says as he looks around the restaurant.
"Yeah I especially like that chocolate fountain over there" Eijun says as he points behind the blonde to the huge literal fountain that had chocolate spouting out of it
"That's awesome!" Mei exclaims as he turns his head to look at it.
"Isn't it? The owner of this place insisted to have a literal chocolate fountain to the builders and they didn't disappoint" a girl with an apron around her waist says with a smile. "Hi guys I'll be your waitress for tonight . I'm Haruno Yoshikawa but please just call me Haruno. Anyways here are your menus I'll be back when you're ready to order" she says before handing the pair their menus.
They both open the menus and Eijun's eyes widen at the prices.
Well there goes last week's paycheck.
Eijun finds the cheapest thing on the menu before putting it down on the table. He smiles at the blonde. "What are you going to get Mei?"
"Oh I want the chicken fingers and fries meal"
Eijun's eyes widened. "That's what I'm getting" he says with chuckle.
"Yeah. Everything else pretty expensive"
"If that's the only reason you're getting that then get something else. I"ve got it covered Mei"
"Huh? I can't let you do that Eijun. I'll just pay for my own meal. It's fine"
"Oh come on Mei. This is supposed to be a date right? Let me pay"
Mei chuckles. "We really do sound like a couple arguing on who is going to pay don't we?"
Eijun smiles. "Well we are dating aren't we?"
Mei smiles back. "Yea. We are"
"Well then let me pay Mei. At the very least let me pay for the main course if anything"
"That seems fair. I'll buy the dessert . My friend does want me to bring him something to eat"
"Well then there we go. We just solved that argument" Eijun says with a chuckle.
"Guess we did" Mei says happily.
"So what are you going to order now that you know I'm buying?" Eijun asks with a chuckle.
Mei laughs. "Well since you're paying. I think I want chicken fingers and fries meal"
"What? Mei! I just said I was paying"
"What? It still looks good" Mei says happily
Eijun sighs "Fine if that's really what you want…" he starts to say before raising his hand and starting to motion for a waiter.
Mei bites his bottom lip. The same waitress starts to come towards their table
"You two ready to order?" She asks with a bright smile.
"Actually we are. We'll have two ord-"
"Wait! Fine I want something else" Mei says as he lifts his menu back up and points to a dish he has no idea how to pronounce but it sounds tasty and is twice the price of his original order.
Eijun laughs. "We'll have two orders of that please"
"Of course. What would you both like to drink?"
"I'll just have water. You Mei?
Mei's eyes widen.
"What? I can't get the same thing as you?"
Mei just laughs.
"What's so funny?"
"You just surprised me Eijun. That's all"
"How so?"
"You waited for me to order and then you order two of it. I just find that funny"
"I guess when you say it like that its strange" Eijun says with a chuckle.
"And I'll also have a water. Please" Mei finally answers.
"Great. I'll be right back with your waters. If you need anything else let me know" Haruno says before she takes both their menus and leaves them.
They spend the time waiting for their food getting to know more about each other. Eijun talks about his friends from back home and Mei laughs at the ridiculous things Eijun describes he did when he was younger. Mei chats about his time in Germany and what it was like moving to Japan. They shared a lot of things with each other in the thirty minutes it took for their food to be ready. It made the time pass by quickly and before they knew it their dishes arrived.
I honestly never thought this would ever happen. Me on date with someone who makes me smile? That's just crazy right? I mean who would have thought he would find me attractive yet alone like me the way he does? I sure didn't. I may be new at this and I know I don't know anything about love but maybe with Mei I can start to learn.
After another thirty minutes Eijun pays for the meal and Mei pays for their dessert. They each part ways with smiles upon their faces.
"How was the date Ei-chan?" Haruichi asks once Eijun enters the coffeeshop.
"I had a great time."
"And you paid for the meal right?" Satorou asks
Eijun chuckles. "Yeah. I did. He did buy the sundaes though"
"Well I'm glad you had a good time. Ei-chan. I like him" Haruichi says with a smile.
"Yeah. I do too" Eijun admits with a smile.
It isn't love. At least not yet but its a start. This is the point where Ejun's love life truly begins.
"How did it go Mei?" Raichi asks as he rises above the divider and looks over to the blonde's side.
"Amazing. He was super sweet and we talked a lot and I really got to know him."
"That's great. I'm happy for you Mei." Raichi says with a small smile.
"Oh yeah. I almost forgot. Here. I got you something" Mei says with wide smile as he hands over a doggy bag to the other male.
"Yay! Thanks Mei!" Raichi says as he already starts stuffing his face.
"No probl-. Hey eat over your desk. You're getting crumbs everywhere Rai!"
The next day is Wednesday January 25th. It is exactly 9:24pm. Just when everything seemed to be fine, with Satorou and Haruichi's engagement, Mei and Eijun agreeing to date, someone breaks the trend.
The door suddenly opens and a male enters the coffee shop with tears flowing down his face
Eijun's eyes widen. "Kazuya what's wrong?"
A/N: If you guys want more of this story please write a review. The more I feel like that people actually want to read this the more I'll be willing to write the next chapters. I always want to know how I do and what people think so its very discouraging when I don't get a review or people don't tell me what they think of my writing. Even if its constructive criticism I'll take it. I just want a review to tell me how I'm writing and if you like the story enough for me to continue. That's really it. Anyways thanks for reading this far. - Cjoycoolio