Hey guys, sorry for the wait, but I didn't want to start this chapter until after Christmas so that I could use my brand new laptop (it's so cool!!!!) and because I have been pretty busy, so sorry about that :).
I'd like to thank luluiscrazy and Truth-Kills for this chapter, they were a great help. I could have sworn there was someone else as well, but I think because they sent the message to my email address and not my fan-fiction inbox thing that I read it and then accidently deleted it. So thanks to them too, whoever you are :P
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Misaki was feeling nervous and he could tell Akihiko was too by the way his body tensed as the house came into view. They were walking hand in hand towards their beautiful Tudor-style holiday home but instead of feeling glad to be back they were dreading walking through that front door as they knew there would be two devils waiting for them.
As they cautiously entered the house they were surprised to find it completely silent. Akihiko searched the whole house to make sure they were alone as Misaki made dinner.
"So are they actually gone?" Misaki asked whilst copping mushrooms.
"Yeah, we're alone." Akihiko replied in a tired voice. He looked through the shopping bag on the counter and pulled out a box of cigarettes. After lighting it he brought it to his lips and breathed in. Now happy that he had his nicotine he walked over to Misaki and stood behind him, wrapping his arms around his tiny waist.
"Usagi-san, get off of me, I'm trying to make dinner!" Misaki got out of Akihiko's hold with minimal effort. He looked at the man, surprised. Usually he would have to fight for his freedom. As he looked at the author he noticed slight bags under his eyes and the usual charm that surrounded him was no longer there. Misaki looked at him curiously; he would expect this if he was trying to meet a deadline but that wouldn't be the problem because he wasn't writing a novel (or those creepy B.L books) at the moment. Now that Misaki thought about it he was surprised when he realised Aikawa had not called even once since they had been in England, but Misaki would have to worry about that another time.
"Usagi-san," Misaki asked warily. "Is something wrong?"
Akihiko looked up at the teen and sighed. "It's not a big deal, just that your... friend is causing me trouble." Akihiko turned around and leaned on the work surfaces, staring out of the window which displayed the river about a quarter of a mile away, his cigarette hanging limply on his lips.
Misaki watched his lover sympathetically; he had no idea how upset Laura was making him feel. He put the last of the ingredients in the pan and cleaned his hands. He looked over to the man again who was in the exact same position. Misaki took a few tentative steps towards his lover so that they were now side by side. He subtly shuffled sideway so that the space between them decreased. Akihiko noticed Misaki's presence and put his arm around the boy's shoulders. Misaki shyly slipped his arm around Akihiko's waist and laid his head against the man's broad chest.
The two stayed like that for a few minutes, staring peacefully out of the window.
Akihiko finally broke the silence. "I'm starting to regret coming here, we should have went somewhere else."
"Usagi-san, this could have happened anywhere; it's just bad luck that I ran into her at that shop." He said in a soothing tone.
"Misaki... do you like her?" He asked quietly.
"I think I would like her if she toned her personality down a bit."
"I don't think we're talking about the same kind of like." He said, slightly irritated by Misaki's last answer, hoping they weren't talking about the same kind of like.
After a moment Misaki understood what Akihiko meant. "Wait, what?! No way, I don't like her like that! Of course not!" Misaki spluttered.
Akihiko chuckled slightly. "Good." He leaned down and placed a kiss to the boy's sweet lips. After a moment Misaki pulled away with red cheeks and muttered something about having to do dinner.
After a delicious meal and an hour of British television (which Misaki could barely follow as his English was not too amazing and Akihiko had to explain to him) the couple settled down in bed for an early night. It was the usual routine of a night with no sex: they would get into bed; Akihiko decides Misaki's too far away; drags Misaki closer; Misaki protests then gives up; falls asleep in each other's arms.
Just as they were about to sleep Misaki noticed a note on Akihiko's bedside table.
"Hey, Usagi-san, what's that?"
Akihiko looked down at Misaki. "What's what?"
Misaki propped himself up onto his elbows and leaned across Akihiko. The man kissed Misaki's bare chest as it stretched over him. Misaki ignored these kisses and grabbed the note. He layed back down and opened it. He read aloud:
"To Akihiko,
Sorry if I offended you, or something like that, when I gave your mate a kiss. Maybe you Japanese people do things differently than us Brits. When we like people we show them that by giving them a hug or a kiss on the cheek. Well, whatever.
Anyway, tomorrow night, starting at 7:30, there will be a festival going on in the high street. You, me and Misaki could go together. And you could bring along that cousin of yours, can't remember her name.
See ya soon!
Laura xx
"Yeah right" Akihiko snorted. "Like I would ever go with her!"
"...Well," Misaki said timidly, feeling quite intimidated by Akihiko's sudden black aura. "We could always go together, without her, I mean."
Akihiko looked down at his sweet lover and smiled. He wrapped his arm gently around the boy's delicate body, pulling him closer. "I suppose we could." The man took the letter out of Misaki's hand and threw it on the floor. He then laid down, pulling the student down with him so that Misaki was pressed up against the authors body and hidden from view by his arms that snaked around the boy, holding him close. The two lovers fell asleep, dreaming dreams of each other, not caring about the devil named Laura.
Akihiko stood by the front door, watching his lover tie up his sneakers. It was almost eight o'clock at night and the two love birds were about to make their way to the festival Laura had told them about. They could hear fireworks already and a faint humming noise which they could tell was the festival. Misaki had finally finished tying up his shoes so they headed off towards the high street.
"Misaki," Akihiko said, in a quiet voice. "If we see Laura what do we do?"
Misaki sighed. "I know, I know, run like hell."
"Good!" Akihiko said with a very pleased look on his face.
For a small town, this place sure did know how to throw a party. There were stalls everywhere with games that you win prizes at. Loud music blaring through the crowds. People doing tricks with fire. Fireworks. Alcohol sold at extremely low prices, therefore slightly drunken men dancing in the streets (though luckily not causing any trouble). Although it was not anything big, it was nice to see that everywhere you looked people were smiling and laughing.
As the couple walked around Misaki felt Akihiko's hand gently trying to connect with his, but Misaki quickly pulled it away. "Oi, we're in public, you freak!"
"What's the matter with seeing two lovers hold hands?" Akihiko asked, casually.
"Idiot! Don't you remember that we're both men?!"
Akihiko smirked and looked at Misaki who was blushing, furiously. "Hey, Misaki?"
Misaki looked up at the man. "Wh-" The boy's sentence was cut short as at that moment his lips were suddenly being squashed against the authors. Misaki tried to fight with all his might but it was no use as the man was just too strong. Misaki squirmed against Akihiko's chest as he felt the pervert's strong tongue push against his lips, forcing them open and invading his hot, wet mouth. As Akihiko passionately kissed the boy, the lip lock getting more intense and sexual by every passing second, Misaki let out an involuntary moan. Happy with this, Akihiko let the boy free, smirking as he pulled away. The student stood there with rosy cheeks and wide eyes, completely stunned. But soon enough sense was returning to the boy's head as his lost expression gradually turned to anger. He growled at the man gazing down at him, with an evil grin on his face. Misaki pushed the man away and screamed at him. "You idiot! I told you not to do that! Dickhead, I really hate you sometimes!" Misaki turned away from his annoying lover with his bottom lip stuck out in a pout. Though as soon as he did this he really wished he hadn't as he had attracted a few more stares than he would have hoped for. So instead of showing his face to the crowd of people watching them, he spun around on his heels and immediately buried his face in the comfort of Akihiko's chest. Akihiko chuckled and put him arms around the boy, using the other to pat him on the head. Looking away from the teen he glanced up at the crowd of people and glared at them, managing to scare them away. He looked down at the boy once more. His face softened as he saw the embarrassed teen was still cradled against his chest. After detaching the two, the man held onto his lovers hand and continued walking down the street.
"I hate you." He heard Misaki mumble.
He laughed quietly. "I love you too."
After a while the boy's mood had lifted and was chatting away merrily. However, he stopped mid sentence as he heard a familiar voice call out his name. "Misaki, Misaki!"
It was apparent Akihiko had heard it too. The grip on the teen's hand tightened and started to pull Misaki forward.
"C'mon, Misaki, let's go."
But before they could move any further the blonde demon appeared in front of them with a huge grin on her face, so happy to see them both. "Hey guys! Great to see you came!" Without looking at Akihiko, Laura grabbed Misaki's hand and pulled him off towards the stalls. Akihiko growled as he watched his lover getting tugged away from him but he reluctantly followed, making sure Laura didn't make a move.
"Hey Misaki, why does Mr. Hottie look like he's in such a foul mood?" Laura asked, glancing over her shoulder at the gloomy looking man.
"Geez, I really don't know why." Misaki said in a sarcastic voice. Laura, who hadn't noticed the student's tone, stopped as they reached a stall. It was the game where you had to throw a ball and knock over all the cans.
The man standing in the stall smiled at them, waving around his cane, his top hat wobbling on his head. "Step right up, step right up! Hey kids, fancy a little go? All you have to do is knock over the cans, it's as easy as that! Only fifty pence a turn."
Laura turned to Misaki. "Should we play?" Misaki nodded, not really bothered about the game. Laura paid the man and took the ball he handed to her. She took a shot at the cans, but missed completely. She giggled at her clumsiness.
"Don't worry, don't worry, you get two more turns." The man said. So Laura took another ball from him and aimed it at the cans, this time managing to knock off the top can. She smiled at the man and took another ball. She aimed and threw it as steady as she could. "The ball hit the bottom, middle can. The cans should have toppled over onto the floor, but instead they stayed still. The three of them looked at the cans, confused.
"This game is fixed!" Laura yelled. "I want my money back!"
"No, no, no!" The man refused. "Of course it's not! Here, sir, you have a go." He said to the still angry Akihiko. The author snatched the ball away from the man and threw it at the cans, violently, knocking them over in an instant. "You see, little lady, not fixed at all! You just needed to throw harder." The man said.
Akihiko paid the man for his turn and took his prize which was a large Luigi stuffed toy (1). Holding the toy in one hand he then took Misaki's in the other, in the hope of towing him away from the annoying girl. But unfortunately Laura noticed and took hold of Misaki's other hand.
"Come on, Misaki let's go and play another game." She said with a big cheesy grin.
"No, Misaki, come with me this way." Akihiko said, not bothering to keep his annoyed tone under control; he hated the girl and he wanted her to know that.
"But, Misaki, it's so much better over here!" She said, her voice now rising slightly.
"I think Misaki would rather come with me!" Akihiko growled at the girl. And with a final tug Akihiko managed to pull Misaki's hand out of Laura's and led him away from the girl. With an angry face Laura stomped off in the opposite direction. She had a crazy thought that perhaps there was something going on between the two males. But even if there was there was no way the girl was going to give Misaki up that easily. She stared to come up with a plan, a plan that could perhaps lure Misaki away from Mr. Hottie and into her arms. But she couldn't do it tonight; she would have to wait until the right time when she knew Misaki was by himself. It would take a lot of spying but damn it, she was going to make Misaki hers!
(1) Please tell me you guys know who Luigi is, I find it absolutely unbelievable if you don't know who he is. If not, he's Mario's brother. You know, Mario from Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart and that kind of thing.
Okay, once again sorry this took soooo long to update. Like I said, I didn't start this until after Christmas (oh, by the way, I hope everyone had a great time on Christmas day!!!) and I thought it wouldn't take that long, but I had loads of family at my house everyday so I had a hard time trying to find the time to write this. And I got a new game for the computer so I have been playing on that non-stop too.
Okay, I didn't include all the things I would have like to in this chapter so I will be using luluiscrazy's idea in the next one.
And I have to thank Theressa for giving me a kick up the ass to actually get this done. So thanks!
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