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Chapter 10: Deal

Silence hung in the air as the atmosphere crackled with electricity.

"Aren't you going to invite your guest in?" Seishiro smirked, seemingly oblivious to Kurogane's anger, breaking the silence.

Kurogane twitched his brows. Invite him in? Is he serious? It was him who landed Fai in that pathetic state. That fucking bastard.. And Fai.. The thought of the blonde lying unconscious just some distance away and the appearance of the culprit had triggered Kurogane, making his blood boil.

"Well, how is he now?" Seishiro smirked, eyeing the tall man in amusement.

Kurogane's eyes glinted at the sound of the name, his anger leaping a notch higher. He even dared to ask?

"I suppose he should still be sleeping now.." Seishiro commented with a smile, talking more to himself than to Kurogane.

That was it. His initial thoughts of refraining himself, his attempt to stay out of trouble dissolved instantly upon those words. Who cares about that brat's status? Who cares if he's somebody not to be trifled with?

All that was in his mind was the desire to kill the bastard. The asshole whom had caused such misery to his possession.

Letting his anger drive his actions, Kurogane threw a punch in Seishiro's face.

Surprise flashed across the raven as his fists missed its target.

It was not possible. How could it happen? He never misses. That man must be skilled..

"You know, there's no need to get so angry. He's not the reason why I came today." Seishiro said calmly, replying the stunned look upon the red-eyed man's face, breaking his train of thoughts. A smug look spread across Seishiro's face as he smirked.

No. That was not it. Seishiro had planned it from the beginning. He had read him! It was a trick!

"Then what do you want from me?" Kurogane barked, hurling torrents of abuse, knowing well not to make the same mistake again.

His eyes then widened at a sudden thought. Could it be? Was Seishiro here for his punishment? The consequence of his act that night... Was it to be executed now?

"There's something I want to discuss with you." The two pair of eyes made contact. Kurogane stared deep into them. Seishiro meant it. There was no lie in them.

With that, Kurogane was utterly baffled. What's so important that made the president of Sakurazuka, son of the favoured political party's leader to come here personally?

Without invitation, Seishiro simply took a step forward and entered the suite, making his way to the living room.

xXx

"Why?" Kurogane narrowed his eyes in suspicion. His eyes lingered at Seishiro before looking down at the documents in his hands.

It was not possible. He had already gave up upon the idea after the party, assuming that the opportunity was lost once he swung his fists and hit the man.

That, was actually the main objective of the dinner party. The old man had specifically emphasized the importance of it... Not that he really believes so. It'll definitely benefit the company, though they can jolly well do without it.

But there was no way.. After everything.. Right?

Or so he thought.

"Don't you want it?" Seishiro enquired quizzically, a puzzled look spread across the sauve face.

"Yes, but.." Kurogane replied, his brows frozen in a frown.

"But, why would you want to.. Why did you choose us?"

"Kuro-sama? I've brought tea for you and your guest." A gentle polite knock interrupted their conversation as a quiet voice travelled from behind the door.

Kurogane narrowed his eyes in the direction. That couldn't be right. Didn't he just sent the old man away? Wait. That didn't sound like.. Could it be..

"I'm coming in." The door to the meeting room opened slightly and the owner of the voice stepped in.

A mob of blonde affirmed his suspicion as Fai walked in.

A look of suprise mixed with horror flashed across the pale face as the pair of blue eyes registered the room's inhabitants.

However, they only lingered for a second as though it was never there.

Many would assume it to be merely a possible trick from the light. Nevertheless, it was not left unseen by the sharp red eyes. Kurogane was 100% sure that Fai had given that look.

Urgh. That idiot. Why must he appear now? This was the worse time for the two to meet. After all, he had only just woken up. How will he react upon seeing him?

To Kurogane's surprise, Fai regained his composure almost instantly, putting on a straight face. It was as though he had never met the man before, not to say it was the person who raped him.

The blonde gave a deep bow before proceeding to place the tray on the coffee table.

"Your tea, Sire." Fai bend down as he handed Seishiro the drink. There was no hint of fear in his actions. His hand was unexpectedly steady as he passed the cup to the guest.

As though testing him, Seishiro's hands wandered up, briefly touching the male's while receiving it.

Fai did not even flinch at the contact. It was hardly noticeable, but his face did hardened by abit. Kurogane was pretty certain Seishiro had spotted it as well.

Amusement flashed across Seishiro's face as he grabbed the slender hand more firmly. It was definitely done on purpose. There was no way Fai can escape now.

Time seemed to have stood still. The pair stayed in the position for the next few seconds, an eerie silence matching that of vacuum hung in the meeting room. It almost sent goose bumps running across Kurogane's arms.

Just when Kurogane was about to speak and break the awkward moment, Fai giggled.

"Seishiro-sama, my hand hurt. I'm not part of the tea cup. You should be holding this, not me." Fai chuckled as he reached out with his other hand, pushing the cup into Seishiro's hand while retrieving the one that was trapped.

"Kuro-sama, this is yours." Fai spoke quietly as he handed another cup to Kurogane before standing up.

"Sorry for the disruption. I'll take my leave now. Enjoy your tea." Fai bowed before turning to exit, leaving two pairs of eyes lingering at the ghost of his shadow.

How can he remain so calm after everything? Why didn't he freak out and run away? How can he even stand being in the same room as him? To be touched by the very person who ... him and remain so stoic.. Is it even possible?

Unless he had misunderstood? Was the culprit not him?

No. If it's him.. it may be possible. Kurogane had not forgotten. It simply slipped off his mind for the moment.

Yes. For the blonde to remain so calm.. Gosh. It's like deva vu. This scene had happened before. On that day.. That morning after he won the bet...

"As I thought, he's interesting. Who would have known that he'll give that kind of reaction when we meet again, after everything? He may still be of some value after all." Seishiro leered.

Amusement had rung in his tone, confirming his hypothesis. He had confessed and admitted his crime. He was the culprit after all.

"You.." A burst of anger shot through his mind upon the confirmation.

"I'll leave those in your care then. I'll be looking forward to your services. My expectation's not easily reached though." Seishiro eyed the documents as he stretched his arm out, standing up to leave.

Right. The contract. He had momentarily forgotten about it, having overwhelmed by the little scene.

Kurogane hastenly pulled himself up, staring at the out-stretched hand.

No. It's not time to act on emotions. This is business. He had to think logically and not get his judgement clouded unnecessarily.

Swiftly, Kurogane reached out and grabbed it, giving a firm hand shake. The deal's been settled.

"We'll definitely provide the best. Thank you for choosing us." Kurogane opened his mouth, forcing out the standard lines.

"No need to thank me. I merely reconsidered." Seishiro chuckled, turning to leave.

Reconsider? Did he ask him to consider in the first place?

"You know, you should thank him instead." He added as he paused at the doorway, signaling out of the room.

Kurogane's widened his eyes in surprise. Him? What him?

"Careful though. I might not just borrow him the next time. You better keep a look out. If not, he'll be mine in a blink of eye." Seishiro smiled before exiting, disappearing behind the walls.

"Who..?" Kurogane muttered in bewilderment, eyes still staring wildly at the spot Seishiro had stood just moments ago.

Realization dawned upon the tall man seconds later as the red eyes dilated.

Kurogane turned around and threw himself in the direction of the bedroom.

He needed to confirm his theory and get answers.

xXx

"What did you do?" Kurogane thundered as he towered above the lithe figure sitting on the bed.

Fai's brows creased as though he had no idea what was going on.

"The Sakurazuka contract! Don't tell me you know nothing about it!" Kurogane boomed, hurling torrents of abuse at the blonde.

Recognition flashed across Fai's face for a brief moment. There was a tint of surprise in it.

Silence.

"ANSWER MY QUESTION! WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?" Kurogane roared, waving the pieces of paper in his hand.

Fai did not even react at the sudden increase in volume. All this while, he sat there, on the bed, unwilling to utter a single sound.

A sudden thought invaded his mind, sending a chill down his spine as Seishiro's words echoed in his ears.

"I merely reconsidered."

No. Don't tell me..

"Did you.. get into this state.. for this?" Kurogane demanded hesitantly. Please. Tell me it's not true.

Fai casted his eyes downwards.

Silence.

"Why would you.." The initial harsh voice trailed off into silence.

No. It shouldn't be.

"Did Ashura send you to get it?"

Silence.

No. It doesn't make sense. Why would Ashura want Fai to get the contract for him- the person whom he lost his heirloom to? It shouldn't be.. ?

Just who..? Who would want the contract so badly? Wait. Could it be.. No. It shouldn't be. Even though.. No. It couldn't be him.. There's no way he'll..

Then, who?

"TELL ME NOW! WHO SENT YOU?" Kurogane exploded, unable to suppress his anger.

Then, he laughed.

Fai simply burst out laughing. It was a shrill snickering laugh. One that cut through and chilled his bones.

"Nobody did." Fai replied, his face hardened after the guffaw, the blue eyes burned into the diminishing gaze of fury as the eyes matched.

"I did it out of my own will."

Bewilderment gripped Kurogane as his rage instantly vanished.

"What..?" Kurogane sputtered in incredulity. He had not expected that.

"What makes you think that i was sent by somebody? He wanted me and I simply gave myself to him. It was merely a one night stand." Fai continued, smiling away.

It was consensual?

"But.. Why..?"

Then why did Seishiro say that? "You should thank him instead."

"The contract was something he mentioned in our conversation. I just went with the flow. There's no harm in getting it, isn't it? Don't you want it?" Fai answered as though reading the question in his mind.

"You.." The pair of red eyes widened in surprise.

Fai laughed again.

"Yes. I slept with him because I wanted to. Why did you think I kissed him in the first place? I accepted his advances, didn't I? I wanted to stay over, remember?"

How could that be the truth? He's right. That did happen. No. No. Something's wrong. It can't be right. There must be a mistake somewhere.. But why does it sound so logical?

Confusion flashed across the tall man's face as thoughts jostled in his mind. Kurogane closed his eyes, frowning slightly. All these are too overwhelming. It seems like he cannot handle them all.

"How well do you know me? What do you think I do for a living? I'll accept anyone that wants to get between my legs." He continued, spreading his legs open as he leaned back into the bed.

Silence.

Sound of heavy panting echoed in the room as Kurogane sucked in air, desperately trying to even out his breathing. He could feel his blood pressure rising progressively in tandem with his body temperature with each passing second.

"Even you."

With those two words, Kurogane's eyes shot open as he instinctively lunged forward, punching the blonde in the face.

Did the blonde just confirm the unthinkable? So he did.. that night..

The act landed Kurogane panting on top of the blonde as his fury hit rooftop once again.

Kurogane could feel his vision blurred but he still did not lose conscious. It would be nice if it happened now. For some reason, he just felt like evading everything. It's too much to bear in such a short time. He could literally feel his body burning up.

Silence engulfed the room once again as the tension in the air intensified with each second.

Kurogne opened his eyes once still has to deal with this situation no matter how reluctant he was. What he didn't expect was that the sight in front of his eyes took his breath away as his body temperature flew a notch higher.

Watching the blonde lying below him, arms slumped right beside the mob of yellow strains had set his heart on fire as impetuosity evolved into lust.

Fai casted his sight away and simply grimaced.

"And I thought you were different."

That broke the silence together with the tension in the air.

"I.." Kurogane stammered, eyes wide in horror at the bruise forming at the edge of those pale lips.

A throbbing sense flooded his mind.

No.. I.. I just hit him... like what Ashura had done. I-I'm no different..

"I-I.."

But before he could find something, any excuse to defend himself, a soft object brushed across his lips, stopping him in mid-sentence.

Kurogane's eyes dilated significantly before giving in to the delicate tickling feeling upon his lips.

In that split second, Fai had wrapped his arms around his head, pulling him down as he leaned up. Their lips met in form of a gentle kiss.

However, the contact was nothing but brief.

When the curious sensation left him, Kurogane opened his eyes in confusion, searching.

No. That's not enough. More..

"You want me, don't you?" Fai probed on his elbow, propelling himself further upwards, pressing his body against Kurogane's and whispered in his ears.

"It's ok to give in to your desire. I don't mind.." The melodious voice trail off into silence, with his words reverberating and echoing around his ears.

"It's ok.. I don't mind.."

The red eyes widened in surprise before lust clouded them once again.

All reasoning eluded him as he watched the male lie back down onto the bed, smiling gently up at him.

It was a look of acceptance, a look of understanding, a look of trust and reassurance that was reflected upon the pallid face. That was the exact thing Kurogane always wanted but never did he once received.

Any lingering thoughts against his suggestion dissolved that instant.

There was only one thing in his mind right now.

"I want him."

A/N:

LOL. this was finished faster than i expected. :) now that i thought of it, i think the reason to my writer's block was cos i have trouble visioning how the characters will react to the situation. kuro confronting Fai's inevitable, but how will Fai react? initally i wanted him to admit but there's also the probability of him denying. so i went to ask my sis who read it, and she said Fai will most probably smile ihis fake smile. then i'm like O.o WTS? haha but Now that i've finally read Tsubasa.. the answer's obvious. :D hence the issue's more of less solved. Say YAY ;)

oh another thing to note, i never change my chapters after i've posted them. so what's there's will always be there, no addition, no subtraction-nothing will be changed. i guess re-reading the chapters will be very common from now onwards:) stuff will be revealed that makes you think: huh, did that happen? haha. so watch out. :) an advice would be to read every sentence properly to avoid confusion. :D

Summary:

Seishiro turned out at the doorstep of Kurogane. It turns out that his motive for coming's not for Fai but to give the contract to Kurogane. Before he left he hinted to Kurogane that its cos of Fai that the contract ended up with him. Upon those words, Kuro went to confront Fai to get some answers he never expected. The mood changes when Kuro hit Fai and fury evolved into lust.

From previous chapters it's obvious that Fai's lying, saying a ton of *** to make Kuro confuse and aggitate him- the art of twisting facts. But why?

So the questions that are unanswered so far are.
1. Who is the evil man?
2. Who is the man getting tortured that Fai wants to protect so much that he was willing to offer his body?
3. Now that the contract landed with Kuro, how will the man react since he wanted it so much to make Fai get it?
4. Why did Fai lie and say all those stuff?