A/N: So here we have Takano trying to be nice to Ritsu! Using his favor to take said male out to the bar as well! ...and it backfires...

Following his boss in to the bar, Ritsu mentally berated himself for getting guilted in to this. But...just because he was there with Takano, didn't mean he couldn't have some measure of fun, right?

Which is how he found himself, several drinks later (and having lost his over bearing neighbor somewhere in the crowd) talking with, borderline flirting really, another man at the counter.

The flirting was really more on the other male's behalf than his own in all honesty, but right now Ritsu rather enjoyed it-because he knew his actions would piss Takano off beyond belief, and he felt great satisfaction in having trumped over his boss for once.

He almost laughed as the other male took his phone to enter his info, but as he passed it back and leaned closer, the brunet felt his blood run cold.

"So what do you say cutie? Shall you head back to my place with me?" the man whispered into Ritsu's ear.

But before he could respond his boss had appeared at his side, glaring murderously, "No, he won't."

"Takano-san!"

"I see, and who would you be to make that decision?" the man asked with a sneer, confident the younger male would be leaving with him tonight.

"His boyfriend." the hazel eyed male deadpanned, grabbing hold of the brunet's arm as he dragged him outside, leaving the other to gape.

"Takano-san! The hell is your problem?!" Ritsu grumbled, head spinning from all the sudden movement.

"You're drunk!" the older male hissed, "And he was going to-! And you were about to-!" growling Takano paused for a moment to squeeze the bridge of his nose in frustration, "Idiot..." he finally muttered before resuming their walk, though at a much more sedate pace now as they boarded the subway.

"M'sorry...?" the brunet mumbled after a few minutes of awkward silence.

"You should be." came the other's reply, though it had no real bite to it, the younger male still winced and he sighed, "Look, don't be okay? I know you'd never do that if you were sober."

Nodding mutely the brunet yawned, leaning his head against his companion in search of some form of attention.

Which he received as the older male gently stroked his hair.

"You'd never do this either." he murmured to himself, not expecting an answer.

"Would so..." Ritsu said with a pout, "If you were maybe nicer..."

"But I'm always nice to you." Takano protested with a pout of his own, "And you always yell at me for it." he mused.

"Oh..."

Smiling at the brunet's surprised expression Takano leaned closer, "But you could make it up to me."

He sighed as the younger male nodded again-already dozing off.

So once again Takano-out of the goodness of his heart-carried his neighbor from the station to their apartments. And once again Takano decided it'd be better if Ritsu stayed the night at his place.

But unlike before where Ritsu simply stayed asleep as he readied the younger male for bed the brunet looked up at him sleepily as he began to unbutton his shirt.

"What're you doin'?" he demanded, swiping at the other's hands.

Ignoring this attack though Takano continued undressing the younger male, removing his shoes now, "What does it look like?" he quipped, one eyebrow raised.

"Jeez...you couldn' ev'n wait for me to wake up? Pervert..." Ritsu sighed, falling back to the mattress as he shrugged out of his shirt.

Laughing bitterly the elder male paused, leaning over the other and whispering, "Do you really think so lowly of me?"

Breath hitching in his throat at the close proximity, it took Ritsu a moment to remember how to speak, and when he did all he could say was, "No..."

Arching an eyebrow, Takano stared expectantly. Which irritated the younger male, who thought the easiest way to make him stop would be too kiss him.

And besides, it really was nice to kiss Takano he mused as the other's lips moved hungrily against his own.

A/N: And then it got better! Fair warning, don't expect this fic to go up to 'M' ...like ever ^^;

BUT in all honesty...THIS whole bar issue is only the catalyst to the height of their drama (and that is ALL I will say on that!)~ Because these two can't ever just have their 'happy-ever-after' so quickly! They be too stubborn for that!

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