Chapter 11- Not my best chapter but I just wanted to get it out of the way so it's kinda meh. Again I didn't cover what I planned and I feel like I'm waffling too much on unimportant details so my plans have been pushed back yet again. Also I'm glad alot of you enjoyed the last chapter and had the time to review.
Anyway Happy Readings.
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Nic stared down at Sho while holding on to Setsu protectively; he had been walking through the corridor towards the set when he heard a cry coming from up a head, "Wahh, where do you think you're touching." He noticed a woman with wavy brown hair walking further ahead of him start jogging to one of the room up a head; but it was none of his business, so he slowly continued his pace. As he got closer he heard a males voice shouting, "WTH do you mean Setsu and I'm not a damn perv."
Setsu? and a pervert? Nic thought to himself and began to worry. He headed towards the door which was left open; peering in he saw a familiar head of blonde hair with pink highlights being held by a blonde guy.
"Hey we should stop him, shouldn't we," Nic overhead some of the staff talking by the door.
"She's said she's already got an important man; so she's taken, why is Fuwa persisting with her?"- "Well she did kinda insulted him, but did you see him touch her?"- "Nuh did you? - "Just a bit at the end; but Sho going a bit far right now, but I don't want to lose my job." - "Yeah I need this job, but he'll get in trouble if he goes too far." - "Don't worry Shoko's working on it." Nic took what they said to memory, but could not believe that they weren't going to help and leaving the work to the lady, Shoko to deal with. He gazed back to Setsu and saw Sho's hand begin to slid down her waist; as he entered the room to intervene he was stopped by the sound of a resonating slap.
"You're disgusting; I can't believe you were actually those types of guys," he heard Setsu breath out. What the hell did he say to make her say that and slap him? Nic thought to himself. He's a guy…a teenager and judging from his actions he probably talked about 'those' stuff. He noticed Setsu's hands were clenched and shaking; he continued walking towards her; no one seemed to have noticed him, they were too absorbed with the two teens. Before he knew it, he was holding Setsu and shoved the guy away; she looked up at him, her face becoming relieved though pink with watery eyes; a face that he had not seen in many years.
"Yes thank you..Nic," she spoke to him and turned in his arm so her back faced Sho; he smiled at her and then diverted his gaze back at the boy known as Sho. Sho looked up at the tall man before him, unsure what to do; crap was this that guy she was talking about- I thought she'd have like a not as tall skinny guy, not someone like him who could do some serious damage. (A/N: Nic is American and taller than Ren; he looks strong but is not bulky) There was strong tension in the room, and the bystanders began murmuring.
"What do you think you were doing," Nic spoke with a deep voice as he grabbed Sho's shirt and pulled him off the ground. Sho looked up at him in shock of his strength.
"Sorry, my charge has been acting inappropriate, I apologize; please release him," Shoko touched Nic's arm and he reluctantly let go; throwing him slightly as he did making him stumble back.
"Tch, I could tell from what I saw when I came in and only imagine what went on before from her expression alone," he tilted his head directing it at Setsu; Sho turned his face away ashamed. "You're an idol, you know thousands of people look up to you; what kinda example are you setting. Think about it!" his words shocked Sho and he began thinking about his actions; if his fans saw him like that, what was he promoting.
"You're a guy, you shouldn't treat girls like that its pathetic and desperate; don't you have any morals you just met her right?" he voice was getting louder, "you should be glad that she hit you before or I would be doing it right now, Setsu "Nic"" Setsu interrupted Nic as he spoke.
"I feel sick being here, can we go?" she murmured into his chest while tugging his shirt, "there's no point talking to that idiot."
"Yeah, sure… he can't even look at me when I'm talking, he's just a kid," Nic spoke as he turned towards the exit. Sho turned at the mention of being called a kid, and tired to retort but his voice was stuck in his throat. He watched as Nic began leading Setsu out of the room and then they were out of sight.
"SHOOOO," Shoko grabbed him by the collar and shook him,"what do you think you were doing; do you know how much trouble this will cause if the press were to find out and he said he would have beat you up as well! And how could the rest of you guy's let him; his actions will also affect the campaign idiots!" she released Sho so he could get his bearings back; and the rest of the people in the room looked at their feet's ashamed. "Sho were you stupid what if she files for sexual harassment!" Sho remained silent.
Geez, I thought he would behave himself while I was gone; he's hit on so many girls lately and there's never been a problem, but I've never seen him in a situation like that before.
"Sho, I want you to apologize to her and I'll talk to her to make sure see doesn't report it."
"What? Why? She started it... she was ignoring me at the beginning and then began provoking me and testing my limits; she was the one questioning my manliness," Sho objected.
"So basically she did nothing, she just used words and that made you imply all those 'things' and touch her," Shoko spoke exasperated. She placed her right hand on her forehead feeling a headache coming. He went that far because she ignored him and what she said… gosh that's so ridiculous, but I guess that's a situation he's not use to.
"God you should have heard some of the things she said to me; they were insulting and degrading so I got angry and wanted to repay the favor," he was clenching his fist; I just wanted to make her feel inferior and degrade her as well. "I felt she was lying about having a boyfriend, so a part of me just wanted to confirm it and I let my boundary slip," his voice quivered at the end.
I found out she was sensitive so I used it to my advantage, I said and did all those things because it caused her to react that way... like I was winning. Who was I? Acting like that to girl; that's not Sho Fuwa. Setsu's tearing face came to his mind and he touched his cheek which she hit; he remembered another face. Kyoko? I've hurt her that time as well; she just used words and I hit her. He surveyed the room; everyone was giving him that look, implying he was at fault. He sighed. I'm dispicable.
"Sorry you're right, I was being stupid, you know that I never act like that… I got carried away," his face was somber. "She was the girl and I was the man, I'm more responsible for what happened; she used words, I used force with a side of vulgar suggestions…. I can't believe that was me," Shoko couldn't help but feel sorry for him but also believe his word; Sho was disgusted at himself.
I should go apologize to her, but her boyfriend just then will probably stop me from seeing her… or beat me up. She'll probably just run away anyway. Sho sighed and tired to think what he could do.
Aria entered the room and looked around at the depressing atmosphere. "Eh? Why is everyone so glum and where did Setsuka go?" she asked innocently. One of the staff told her what happened and she approached Sho.
"Sho-san," she spoke as she tugged his shirt down with both her hands so his face was level with here's, "what do you think you were doing to Setsuka while I was gone," she looked at him with evil eyes.
Meanwhile…
Was Sho always like that or did he change? Was that the true him behind that princely image that I once saw him as? He's never hit on me before….he's done more to Setsu in a few hours then he has to me in a life time. Just thinking about what he did and implied to Setsu was disgusting…*sigh* he really saw me as nothing all that time…I was so stupid.
"tsuka…Setsuka?" Eh? Setsu turned to look at Nic, whose eyes held concern for her.
"Setsuka are you okay? You're mind seems to be elsewhere, I've been calling your name for a while now."
"Sorry, I was just thinking about what happened…thank you for helping me Nic-San," she replied looking up at him. She was still being held by Nic since they left and she hadn't realized til then; "ah sorry you can let go of me," she pushed herself away from him; Nic hesitantly let her go. They continued walking towards the set.
"Did he do anything else to you? I heard you screaming before I got there" he asked her; she stopped walking and she stiffened for a moment. Huh he actually did more? Crap what the hell will he do when he finds out?
"Umm he..he touched my thigh but it might have been accidental and.. *mumble* he said something about 3rd and 4th base and *mumble*…bed *mumble* black," he noticed she was hesitating a bit with the mumbling and her face was blushing.
"Did he kiss you or try to?" Nic asked thinking that was the reason she mumbling.
"Kiss me? Eh? No no no no no he didn't," she said as she shook her head violently; suddenly memories of Valentine's Day flooded her mind and she felt like throwing up and covered her mouth.
"Setsuka are you ok?" Nic noticed her face turning pale; he carried her to some bench's nearby, "here sit down and take deep breaths; I'm going to get you something to drink," Nic ran towards some vending machines he saw earlier. Kyoko sat on the bench feeling terrible; why did I suddenly remember that. She remembered the sweet taste of the chocolate in her mouth followed his tongue roaming around her mouth, over her teeth, over her tongue, under it, invading every crevasse. She looked at her left palm; the one Sho kissed; would he have done it to Setsu? What will Tsuruga think if he knew? He eyes began watering at the thought of a disappointed Ren. She hadn't noticed Nic return.
"Setsuka here, did you want water or lemonade?" Nic returned with the drinks and was kneeling in front of her.
"Umm lemonade, thank you, "she replied while reaching for the bottle and rubbing her eye. Nic stared at Setsu; he noticed something about her eyes. She began drinking the lemonade slowly; though she did not like carbonated drinks she appreciated the lemon taste to help her forget about the Valentine chocolate.
"Are you feeling better now," he asked her as he sat next to her and began stroking her back to make her feel better.
"Yes, thank you Nic I'm sorry to trouble you," she replied and recapped her drink.
"It's ok Setsuka it was no problem, we're friends and soon to be colleagues," he smiled at her; she nodded and smiled weakly back. They sat in awkward silence for a minute, unsure what to do next.
"Uhno Nic, Sho umm…he…" Setsu spoke trying to start the conversation again. Nic raised a hand to stop her.
"You don't have to tell me anymore if you don't want to Setsuka," she looked up at him surprised yet relieved, I got the general idea so no need to make her anymore uncomfortable (Nic), "you probably want to put what happened behind you right, but you know Cain will ask you if he knew something happened to you." She looked down at the drink that rested on her lap.
"You're not going to tell him are you," she asked Nic worryingly.
"If Cain is as observant as I am he'll probably know something up; he'll want to know if something happened to his important girl, I know I would if something happened to mine." Setsu sighed.
Ren is the observant type; he knew something was wrong when I first ran into that beagle; but I'm a better actress now, maybe I can deceive him… I hope.
"Um... something like that happened before," she thought out loud. Sho told Ren about the incident in the forest before I did... and he was really mad… he couldn't look at me. Nic noticed her expression became sadder. "Nic… I want to hide it just for a little while… no one will tell Cain; they're too scared to approach him so he won't find out unless it's from you or me."
"Setsuka you'll hurt him by not telling him so I can't promise I'll say nothing to him; but I'll try and hold back some information from him." Nic explained. Setsu merely nodded. "Come on; let's go back to the set," Nic reached for Setsu's hand pulled her up and they began walking back together.
At the Set
"Nic you're finally here," the director told him, "we've gone ahead some other scenes but as promise I'll do as many scenes as I can with Ace so you won't have as many next week." He noticed Setsu with him.
"Sorry director, I was with Setsuka for a bit, that's why I was a little late," Setsu looked up at him guiltily, "don't worry no one's angry and nothings been postponed so it doesn't matter."
"Ahem, yes that's true but I'd like to know why you two are holding hands?" he pointed. Setsu looked down and flinched, she hadn't realized they had been the whole way, she tried to shake free but Nic kept grip.
"Director, what's wrong with holding hands with such a cute girl? Did you want a turn holding her hands?" he asked cheekily and raised her hands close to his lips.
"That's not what I mean… aren't you afraid of..," the director froze.
"Nic," a dark voice was heard from behind Nic and Setsu. They turned around to see Cain with a touch of BJ; he eyes glowering at Nic. "It's time for me to kill you."
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A/N: Yeah no blood in this chapter for what Sho did- they're in showbiz so people will notice a half-beaten/dead singers. Though alot of us would like to see that.
Anyway I actually made Sho's character too much of a prick last chapter so I had problems deciding how Sho would feel after what he did; I re-did it so many times: first he felt too guilty, then none at all, then was a real ass and then I got something in-between so I just stuck with it (couldn't be bothered thinking anymore). Also alot of you guy's a thinking of Sho-Aria or Nic-Aria pairing; well Aria is being paired later on so its neither ^_^ I'll clarify this in the next chapter as why it won't happen.
To Rui: Yeah I pushed Sho's charcter too far, my original plan was just the accidental touch on the thigh then slap but kept getting ideas and that made it so hard for me to decide how he'd react after... but I guess that adds to the M element maybe?
To Haymitch Abernathy: Yes I wish it was Cain too, but that's too predictable, but I'll have a Cain-Sho segment soon. Hehehe and thanks for your support and your words made me so happy that I thought "take that English teachers that kept giving me C's, some appreciates my writting!" hehe thanks again.
To Littlebug21: Yeah i have subtle clues floating around, but your guesses are interesting, maybe I can incorporate it somehow.
To MangaAddict2688: Sorry no torturing in this chapter, but some in the next :)
To alitablake: Oh Sho wasn't the one Aria mentioned about improving himself; it's someone I'm mention later so another character I'll develop. And Shoko didn't do anything to stop his hand sliding because she didn't see because she was looking at Sho and next to him maybe? Also glad you liked the idea that Sho wanted to bed her :)
