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Orchidfur.
Masamune's POV [I love it when my computer learns their names and doesn't correct them anymore XD]
I walked into the bedroom tiredly grabbing my favorite tie quietly. I peered over at the sleeping male… his face was slightly flushed and absolutely adorable. I walked over planting a kiss lightly on his forehead.
"I'm leaving for work. Get some rest your mom will be here." An olive orb peered up at me tiredly.
"Kay." He mumbled before rolling into the pillow.
"I love you Ritsu." I smiled as I heard a very muffled reply of love. I laughed to myself exiting the room. I grabbed my leather briefcase that Ritsu so generously gave me. I slipped on my black shoes and straightened my tie in front of the mirror in the foyer before opening the door to avery happy Mrs. Onodera.
"Good morning." I smiled at her.
"Good morning Takano-san. Make sure you don't let Ricchan fall to far behind." She wagged a finger at me like my mother and smiled.
"Okay. Take care of him." I waved to her before closing the door and walking down to the train station. I boarded the heavily packed train and waited until my stop. I squeezed out straightening my suit's jacket before walking to the doughnut shop on the way to the office.
"Hi there sir what can I get you." A petite blonde college student asked.
"Uh… Can I get a box of a dozen doughnuts? I don't care what kind."
"Sure. Do you need coffee or anything?" She smiled at me and I thought about it.
"Why not it's a long day anyway." I laughed it off as she bustled around behind the counter. She handed me a coffee and placed the box on the counter. She made a few sounds on the cash register before telling me I owed her 13.35. I was a little shocked at how much the doughnuts cost but I paid her anyway before smiling at her as I left. She winked at me as I bit the lid of my coffee cup. I raised a brow at her in confusion but I walked to work anyway not worrying about the strange blonde. I entered the office and smiled at the secretary who eyed the box hungrily. I ignored her because the doughnuts were for the editing department. I walked over to the elevator stopping at the 4th floor. I walked down the dim hallway and walked into the bustling pink emerald editing department.
"Morning everyone. I brought doughnuts because you guys worked so hard yesterday so let's keep it up okay?" I called after taking a seat at my desk. Everyone smiled and walked over to the pink box.
"TAKANO-SAN YOU'RE THE BEST!" Kisa shouted.
"Thank you Kisa but no need to shout just get your work done. I smiled as I picked up the receiver of the telephone and dialed a few numbers. He silently saluted me as he took a bite of a chocolate fudge doughnut.
"Good morning is your manuscript done yet?" I asked clearly.
"what do you think Stop calling me so early." She huffed angrily.
"Well let's get this done on time eh?"
"Whatever prick."
"Always so cheerful in the morning."
"call me in 3 hours."
"2 and a half get to work." I hung up and looked at the stack of manuscripts on my desk. I worked swiftly with skillful eyes. After 4 hours and several calls later I realized I had finished my work. 'don't let Riichan fall behind.' His mother's words played in my head and I laughed to myself letting a small smirk appear on my face.
"Takano-san you're in a wonderful mood today?" Kisa commented and I could only laugh.
"I guess you can say that." I smirked walking to Ritsu's abandoned work area. I grabbed the stack of manuscripts and walked back to my desk. I went to sip my coffee when a bubbly black writing appeared under my thumb. I moved my thumb and read what was written.
Rachel. 723-540-2011 Call me ~~~
I laughed to myself… If she only knew I was gay. I brushed it off turning the cup around and sipping the hot caffeine filled beverage. I looked at his manuscripts finding many mistakes. He must have been rushing because of his cold. I fixed them and started to move onto new stuff and realized that there was a flower in the middle of the snow…so he wasn't joking… his author does do this? I picked up the phone and dialed the author.
"What!" She screamed from the phone.
"Hi is this Tachibana-sensei?" I inquired looking at the manuscripts cover.
"Yeah who's this?" She spat angrily.
"This is Masamune Takano. I am filling in for Ritsu because he is sick." I wanted to bite my tongue for realizing I had used his first name. I brushed it off hoping she wouldn't notice.
"Where is Onodera? Worthless editor." She growled.
"Well it appears there is a flower in the middle of this winter scene in one of your more Romantic Mangas." I explained.
"God now you're going to do this too! Fine I will fix it get off my back! Get my editor back!" She roared hanging up the phone… at least she was fixing it.
I looked at the clock realizing the last train would be leaving in less than 15 minutes. Everybody was gone and a stack of completed manuscripts sat on each desk. This would be good. I grabbed the large stacks and ran them down to the printers looking at my watch and realized I had 10 minutes. I walked briskly towards the train and hopped on as the doors were closing. I sighed heavily with relief and I waited for my stop. By this time the train was mostly empty having the usual old couple sitting in their usual seats. A young couple that looked to be high school students were sitting next to each other and a business man was holding the rail waiting for his stop. I stepped off the train walking back to the apartment complex. I climbed into the elevator and stopped at my floor. I walked over to my apartment and unlocked it slipping my shoes off. I was greeted with the wonderful smell of a roast.
"I' m home." I called and Ritsu's head appeared over the back of the couch.
"Shouldn't you be sleeping?" I asked hugging him before taking my long trench coat off.
"I feel great! Mom's soup really is the best!" he smiled widely.
"Well I will have to see to that." I smiled and the auburn haired woman walked into the room toweling off her hands.
"Hello Takano-san how was work?" She smiled almost as widely as her son.
"Oh it was great actually. Everybody finished their jobs which was surprising. I took all of the projects to the printers." I smiled with relief.
"Everyone is doing their part."
"I'm sorry I couldn't go today." Ritsu whispered.
"Don't worry about it. I did your work I didn't have much anyways." I patted his shoulder encouragingly and he gave me a weak smile.
"Thank you Takano-san." He whispered.
"Mrs. Onodera are you sleeping in the guest room? The last train left and I don't want you having to call a cab." I explained and I could see the relief pool in her chocolate orbs.
"Thank you so much." She smiled at me and I showed her where it was. I prepared new sheets and I told her that in the morning she owes me some of her famous breakfast. She smiled agreeing and we bid each other a good night's rest.
"Come on Ritsu we're going to sleep." I huffed lifting the boy over my shoulder.
"Takano-san!" He wailed flailing his arms widely.
"No…" I announced as I shut the bedroom door.
"It's Masamune when we're alone." I planted a soft loving kiss on his lips before placing him on the bed.
"Sleep you're going to work tomorrow. Even if you don't feel bad rest can only help." I encouraged undoing my tie. I placed it in its tie box before hanging my suit up and pulling checkered pajama pants over my long legs.
"Takano-san snuggle with me." Ritsu complained holding out his arms.
"Not unless you call me by my first name." I said stubbornly placing a hand on my exposed hips.
He looked sideways obviously embarrassed.
"Masamune will you snuggle with me." He looked out of the corner of his eye before I enveloped him in my arms.
"Of course. Good night Ritsu." I snuggled my head into his neck before slipping into a peaceful sleep.
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Orchidfur.