Chapter seven:

If I Were A Boy- Fudou Akio

"Jackass..."

You continued to swear and complaint. Other people never understood why you hated your life so much. You're a successful super model, you live in the penthouse suite of the best apartment in Japan, you could afford anything you desired, plus you have a professional athlete for a boyfriend. What more could you want?

Love. That's all you want. Your boyfriend's been so caught up in work that you hardly got to see him anymore. And to make matter worse... sometimes, you would get calls from your girlfriends saying that they saw your boyfriend at a club or a bar.

"That good-for-nothing bastard..."

Why couldn't you find a nice guy that's successful, good-looking, smart, sensitive and caring? Oh, that's right... because those men already have boyfriends. You sigh, if only you were a boy... that way, you would know how to treat a girl. You'd probably be a better man than any other guy out there because you would be able to relate to any other girl's pain in the love department. Is it too late to sort out your sexual orientation? You wonder...

Sure, you love your boyfriend. But you can't wait forever, can you? You're only twenty-four, but all your other friends that are the same age are already married with children. You hold back your tears. Did he even love you anymore? You can't seem to remember the last time you two kissed, had sex or even said 'I love you'.

"I'm back."

Speaking of the devil...

Your unfathomable anger boils inside you. It was freaking one in the morning... where the hell has he been?! Oh, how you have had it up to there with Fudou Akio.

"My my, aren't you the early one." you say angrily as you get up from the couch. You fold your arms over your chest as you stand in front of him. "Well?" you ask.

"Babe, look. Not now. I'm tired. Can you just save it for some other time?" Fudou asks you with a yawn.

You were taken aback. Not because he called you 'babe', but because his breath reeked of alcohol. Your friends were right...

"No. We need to talk about this now! Look, I don't know about you, but I actually care where my life's headed. So tell it to me straight... is there a future for us? Because if all you want to do is 'work' and drink, then fine by me. Just say the word and I'll be out the door in two seconds flat." you say, tears were stinging the corners of your eyes.

"Not this again... calm down, would you? I'm not cheating on you, if that's what's got you so pissed off about. God, this is getting tiresome..."

"I agree. This is tiresome... so I'm leaving." you say as the tears start to fall from your eyes. You quickly grab your bag and coat.

"What? Come on, don't you think you're being overly dramatic?" asks Fudou as he stops you by grabbing your arm.

"No. I am tired of being tired. I don't want to spend my time worrying about you twenty-four-seven. I don't want to live like this anymore! I'm sorry Akio, I love you but-"

"If you did love me then you'd stop listening to your friends, respect what I do and trust that what I do is for the best! Stop being so melodramatic. I should be able to go out as long as I'm coming home to you, right?"

"And if you really loved me we wouldn't be having this argument, now would we?!" you shout as you try to yank your arm free. But Fudou has a strong grip, you expected nothing less from the ex-gangster/soccer player. "Let go of me!"

"No, you're not in your right mind. You're tired. You need to get some rest-"

"You're not in your right mind! I know what I want, now let go!"

"No!"

"Akio, stop this! This is stupid!"

"Would you just listen to me for a second?!"

"I've heard enough!"

You continued to fight your way free, but your efforts were futile. The moment you got your arm loose, he would pull you right back in. The both of you continued to fight, but then all of a sudden, you felt something slippery underneath your feet and both of you came crashing down onto the floor. You hit your head on the cold marble floor and the last thing you saw was a bright light before everything went dark.

-The next day-

You slowly open your eyes, only to see the ceiling of the living room. Something hard and cold was pressed against your back, it only took you a second to realize that it was the floor. You quickly stand up while rubbing your head. Are you hung over or do you having a concussion?

"What the hell...?" you ask yourself.

You check your suroundings. Nothing out of the ordinary. Everything was in order... the couch, the TV, your unconcious body on the cold floor, the coffee table- say what now? Your eyes widen. Right now, you are currently staring at yourself, on the floor, knocked out cold.

"What the fuck?! Am- am I d-dead...?" you ask yourself.

You're scared . How could this have happened? You aren't dead, right? Well, how else would you explain your lifeless body on the floor? Wait... Fudou! Where is he? Did that bastard kill you for trying to leave?

"What no... that can't be right... but, then again... where is he?"

But suddenly, you realize something. Your voice was deeper. Much deeper. Weird... does that happen when you die? You don't know. You then run your hands through your hair, but it felt different.

"What in the name of God?"

You then notice a few other differences. Your chest feels lighter, you seem taller, and your cramps have gone away. Being dead isn't as bad as it seems, huh? Your lips then curve into a smile, if being dead meant feeling this good, you would have asked to die a long time ago. But just then, your world of eternal happiness shatters.

You take a quick look in the mirror, only to see the devil staring back at you... kidding. Staring back at you was your boyfriend's reflection, but you're still horrified! You check your hands, they were man hands. You check inside your shirt, no boobs but there was a nice six pack, you check your pants and... yep. You had turned into your boyfriend.

"What the damn hell is going on?!" you shriek in a high-pitched man voice.

You begin to freak out. This is just a dream, right? This just had to be some sort of weird dream. You pinch yourself and it hurt. Damn it, this isn't a dream. When you wondered what it would be like to be a man... you weren't serious! You didn't really want to be one, you just wanted for women to be treated with the love and respect they deserve!

"Shut up, would you? It's so early..."

You turn around, only to find yourself stirring in your sleep. Well, whoever is inside of you. Chances are it would be Fudou. Worst case scenario, God forbid, it would be that womanizer Genda.

"Hey, wake up..." you say as you shake your sleeping body awake.

"Not now, babe. I'm tired-"

"GET YOUR STUPID ASS OFF OF THE FLOOR!" you shout in Fudou's deep voice.

"Argh! Damn it, woman! Can't you just get off my- what the fuck?" asks Fudou, who was completely oblivious to the fact that you had switched bodies.

"Good morning, sweetheart. Did you have a nice sleep? Because I sure as hell didn't!" you shout.

"What... what the hell is going on?! Who are you and how did you get inside the house? And why do you have my face?!"

"It's me, [f/n]."

"What's going on?"

"I don't know... but I think that we might have switched bodies..."

"... what...?"

"Don't 'what?' me! This is your fault! If you have let me walk out the door, none of this would have happened! Switch us back right now!" you shout.

"Oh, so this is my fault?" asks Fudou angrily.

"Well, who else- oh no... the lunch..."

"What? Babe, I think we have other things to worry about besides lunch." says Fudou.

"No, that's not it... Natsumi invited us to lunch with her and Endou at their place today at eleven. We can't be late."

"Wait, are you serious? We are not going!"

"We have to!"

"Why?"

You were silent at first... why did you want to go? Right... Natsumi was going to tell you something important. You want to know what it is and nothing is going to stop you from going. Nothing.

"Just because! We're going and that's that." you say before storming off to get dressed.

-At the Endou residence-

It's been fifteen minutes and no one has suspected a thing, which is good. You're having a hard time trying to act like your boyfriend, though. Once you find out what Natsumi wanted to tell you, you're leaving. But that's going to be difficult... considering the situation. You're busy talking with Endou and Kidou, whilst Fudou was chatting away with Natsumi and Haruna.

"Anyways, Gouenji said that..." starts Endou.

What is this? What are these two talking about? I don't understand sports slang or soccer references! Damn it... how's Akio doing? He better not be making me look bad infront of Natsumi and Haruna... you think.

"... don't you think, Fudou?"

"What?"

Kidou and Endou were looking at you expectantly. Uh oh... you are so going to screw this up...

"I said, don't you think Kidou should use Emperor Penguin for the next match?" asks Endou.

"Uh... yeah... sure. Whatever you want." you reply, unsure as to what they were talking about.

"Are you feeling okay? Normally you would be like: 'Tsk. Just give it up with that weak-ass hisatsu, you're never gonna get any progress if you keep repeating the same thing over and over again.'" says Kidou.

"Akio says- I mean... I say that?" you ask. "Oh, I am so sorry. I don't mean to be such an incompetent bastard. I know I can be problematic and sometimes seem like a fucking asshole, but I can't help it. Maybe I'd be a better person if I didn't work so late or drink at clubs late at night! Man, I sure am lucky to have someone like [f/n] who has my back. I wonder how she can even stand to be seen with me." you say in a voice loud enough that everyone could here.

Everyone goes silent. What's this about? They wonder... you could see Natsumi and Haruna whispering. They're probably suspecting that it's complicated between you and Fudou.

"Oh, don't be silly, Akio. I'm the lucky one. I mean... I wonder how you can ever manage to put up with my whining, my complaining, my inane rage, my stupid accusations and constant bitching. I'm so lucky to have a boyfriend that's willing to put up with me." retorts Fudou in your body.

"Don't be modest, babe. We all know that's not true." you say as you tighten your grip around your fork. If he wants to fight, then you are going to fight!

"Oh, come on... I'm sure we all know that it is." replies Fudou with a smirk.

You've had it. "Is that really what you think of me? You really think I'm some sort of negative bitch, huh? Then why didn't you just let me walk out the door last night? You clearly don't need me, do you? I'm just a burden, aren't I?!" you ask, completely forgetting that you two had switched bodies.

There's a bit of a tension going on between the both of you. The two of you continue to have a glaring competition while the others watch in disturbance. You're too busy plotting your boyfriend's death to care about how uncomfortable you made the others feel.

"You know what? I'm done." says Fudou as he stands up from the table. "Excuse me." he then leaves to go elsewhere.

"[f/n]! Wait for us!" says Haruna as she follows Fudou.

"Let's talk in the kitchen..." says Natsumi as she and Haruna drag Fudou to the kitchen, much to his dismay.

"Fine! I'm leaving as well!" you say as you stand up and walk towards the door.

You were just about to open the door when Endou and Kidou stop you. They then pull you towards the couch. You really don't feel like talking, especially to these two. But you couldn't tell them that you two had switched bodies, can you? They'd think you're insane.

"Argh! What do you want?" you ask as you were forced to sit on the couch.

"Hey, Fudou, are you okay?"

"Yeah... it's just that... why does he have to be such an asshole all the time? I thought he changed..."

"You mean 'she', right?" asks Endou.

"Maybe you should rest. You have been working a lot of extra hours lately. I'm surprised you haven't passed out from all the over time you've been doing. Drinking an entire six-pack of beer isn't going to help you, either. I mean, do you even get any work done? You stay for god-knows how many hours, and most of the hours you're drunk off your ass and worrying about [f/n] leaving you. It's time to pull yourself together." says Kidou.

"Yeah, well- what?" you ask.

You could hardly believe your ears. Fudou working extra hours... and to top it all off... moping about you leaving him? This wasn't like him. Something weird is definitely going on...

"I... do that? Why?" you ask.

"Don't tell me you forgot! Fudou, the ring? The one that's like a half-a-million dollars? You said so yourself that it's worth it since she's worth it." says Kidou.

"Half-a-million dollars! Why would I- wait... r-ring?" you ask, surprised.

What ring? What did Kidou mean by that? He couldn't have meant... was Fudou planning on proposing?! The thought sent good and bad chills up your spine. You feel so happy, but yet so guilty for trying to leave him.

"What? Did you forget about proposing? And after all those times you made me sit there listening to you brag about how awesome and perfect your girlfriend is?"

Kidou had to be lying... no... Kidou doesn't lie. It's just not like him. So Fudou does love you? So he was never cheating on you? Then what the hell were your girlfriends talking about? Jeez... you need new friends. You shake your head, you feel like an idiot for trying to walk out just like that.

"Excuse me..." you say while standing up.

Without any thought, you leave the Endou residence and head for home. You couldn't believe what you just heard... the whole thought made you feel light-headed. This is just such happy news for you.

You make your way back to your apartment and the first thing you do is squeel and do a rediculous-looking happy dance, considering you're still in your boyfriend's body. He's planning on proposing... how wonderful! You let your body fall onto the couch as you smile. Millions of thoughs flood your mind that it started to become too much for you, and before you knew it, you fall asleep.

-An hour later-

"Wake up!"

You open your [e/c] eyes only to see Fudou's face a mere inch from yours. Wait... Fudou's face? Does that mean...? You begin to approprately touch yourself, and sure enough, you're back in your own body. You thank God before pushing your boyfriend away so you could sit up.

"We're back in our own bodies!" you say happily.

"No shit. Anyways, why'd you walk out like that?! You left me with two gossip-loving women! Do you know how much vulgar things I had to hear? There are some things a man shouldn't know!" shouts Fudou.

You were about to retort when you remember what Kidou told you. The ring... the proposal... you owe Fudou an apology. Without further hesitation, you jump on your boyfriend and tackle him onto the floor, giggling as you do so.

"What the hell, [f/n]? Can't this wait?" asks Fudou as he lay under you on the wooden floor of your shared bedroom.

"I'm so sorry." you say.

"... what? I don't understand."

"I'm sorry for getting mad and trying to leave, I'm sorry for not trusting you enough, I'm sorry for calling you a jackass and I'm sorry for not telling you that I love you everyday." you say.

You both stare into eachothers eyes. Your eyes are glassy from trying to hold back tears, while his eyes are filled with confusion. It was rare for you to apologize and admit that you're wrong.

"[f/n]... are you feeling okay? You aren't sick or anything, right?" asks Fudou.

"No, idiot." you say as you get off of him. You then sit on the floor with your back leaning on your bed's leg. "I really am sorry. You're right, I should trust you more. You work hard not only for yourself, but for me. I mean, I'm the only one you come home to and you've never called me another girl's name. I'm sorry." you say.

"No, you're not the one at fault here... it's my fault for always staying late at work. I hardly get to spend time with you anymore. Of course your enitial reaction would be to expect the worst... I'm sorry."

You smile before pressing your lips onto his. You then wrap your arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. It didn't take long before he wrapped his arms around your waist, bringing you closer. The kiss wasn't that hot and passionate, but it was enough to tell both of you that everything has been forgiven and forgotten... with one exception of course.

"Hey... Akio..." you say while pulling away.

"Yeah?" asks Fudou.

You smile as you lean in and whisper, "What's this I hear about a ring?"

A.N.: So there's that! The next chapter will either be Genda or Kirino, depends on which one I finish first. Oh, by the way... in order to keep things interesting... take note that not all of the chapters will have a happy ending. I will be basing some of the chapters on sad songs, what do you think of songs like Remembering Sunday or Terrible Things? I'm definitely going to do chapters based on those songs. So yeah, there's that. 'Till next time!