Cornered

She didn't come back. Toru knew she wouldn't just leave, not after that dumb song. Aine must still be backstage. He looked around and seeing a hallway leading backstage, started forward. Toru bumped into somebody but he didn't look to see who. Aine was alone and now was the time.

Takato looked over at the guy who bumped into him. He knew it couldn't be helped since the crowd was so excited but he did a double take as he saw who it was. Toru! His cousin was a born trouble maker and him being at this concert just couldn't be a coincidence not when he'd heard his own mother bragging to his aunt about coming here.

Takato didn't know how he knew but Toru was about to cause some trouble but if he acted now, alerted security, maybe he could stop Toru.

Aine straightened the room. The guys would wash-up and change before leaving but the extra clothes and stage make-up could be put away. She didn't mind doing it and sang Belong or Until You as she worked. She and Sakuya had both written songs that showed their feelings for each other. Of course there were other couples who would feel the songs were written just for them and that just increased her joy.

One song, how many songs did a band play for encores? Toru thought. He had to get backstage to Aine before they were done. He got hard just thinking about taking her while Sakuya was only meters away on stage singing. Maybe she would get off on it too.

Finally he made it across the room. There were two security guys standing there blocking the steps. Toru was just wondering how he was going to get by them when both of them ran off into the crowd. He grinned, somebody fainted or something and he made for the steps at a run.

Takato had to push people out of his way. He did apologize but didn't stop. Suddenly he was almost knocked to the floor, something was going on. He managed to stay on his feet but it cost him precious seconds to get his bearings and look for his cousin.

"Damn!" He said out loud and violently pushed an over-eager female out of his way. Toru had disappeared up some steps.

Lucifer sang on. They saw the commotion but security was handling it. They were just beginning their third song. The plan was to sing five, all really popular rock songs and leave the crowd on a high note.

Toru had to hide out a time or two and he got turned around. He was starting to sweat. Lucifer was already into – what, the third song? Would they do another?

He turned down another hall and found it deserted. About to turn around his eye caught a metallic glint and he turned back. Moving closer he saw a huge, shiny star with Lucifer stenciled in the center. Was she in there, waiting? Toru hoped so. Slowly he turned the knob.

Takato rushed up the stairs but nobody was in sight. Where the hell was everybody? Shouldn't somebody be watching things? He looked for Toru but couldn't find him. Finally someone approached him and tried to make him leave. It took time, more than he liked to explain that he was there by special invitation and showed his backstage pass. Then he had to explain about Toru and ask if anyone had seen him. But no, Toru hadn't been spotted; maybe he'd made a mistake.

Takato didn't know what to do. It didn't seem like Toru would come here, sneak backstage and then just leave. He asked the security guy for directions to Lucifer's dressing room, figuring Aine would be there since she hadn't come back for the encore. She'd have more pull and get these guys to keep an eye out for Toru.

Hearing the door open Aine turned with a smile thinking it was Mr. Takayama or Sasaki but it wasn't. Her smiled dimmed as she stared at the stranger. He wasn't wearing any ID as everyone who worked here had to. A fan? A stalker? Aine backed up and put a table between them.

"Who are you? If you're lost I can tell you how to get out or call someone." Slowly she moved towards the phone.

Grinning Toru stepped fully into the room and locked it behind him. He saw the panic on her face and ran forward to snatch the phone out of the wall.

"Now why would you want to call somebody? I just want a little alone time with you." Toru looked her up and down; she looked like a young girl. "Why would Sakuya make a fool over himself for you? Nothing spectacular about your looks. Must be what's between your legs." Toru licked his lips. "How about spreading those legs and letting me find out?"

Aine had jumped away when he grabbed the phone. It was a large dressing room but the only door was behind the man – away from her. She looked around for a weapon and heard Sakuya start the next song. Wasn't that the last song? If she could hold out – keep the creep away for a little while longer…

Sakuya's heart thumped hard. He kept singing but somehow he knew something was off. Moving about the stage, he could see his friends were really into the music, they were fine. He looked down and saw Maria and Yuuka – fine. Aine's friends were okay too but where was Takato? Turning his back he looked for Aine in the wings but no, she wasn't there, probably still in the dressing room. Sakuya saw Sasaki and Takayama over there in the wings. Was Aine alone?

Sakuya faced the crowd again and continued to sing but he felt sick. Something was wrong – wrong with Aine. He looked to Yuki and motioned with a finger that he wanted to wrap things up.

Yuki looked confused but nodded, they were about done anyway. He let the others know as the song began to wind down.

Aine backed up, "Look somebody's bound to come in here soon. The show's almost over. Leave. You'll get into trouble." She hit a wall and started to shake.

"Yeah, time's short so get naked already! I wanna see what it takes to hook a rock star." Toru ducked; Aine threw a jar at his head. He got hit a few times with makeup, brushes and the like before he reached her. Grabbing her wrist he squeezed tight and pulled her close. "That hurt, bitch but you'll make up for it."

Aine screamed but she knew her voice would never be heard over the music. His hand mauled her breasts and ripped open her shirt. She beat against him with her free hand but he didn't stop.

Toru was so hard that it hurt. He let go of her breasts and reached under the short skirt. Silky thighs tried to prevent his touch but he forced his hand up until he cupped her.

"No! Damn you, no! Sakuya will kill you! Let…Me…Go!" She tried to back away but there was nowhere to go. This bastard was touching her through her panties. "SAKUYA!"