Aya waited for Yohji to leave before he took his pills.
"Morning Aya" Yohji pulled him into a tight hug, his wrists hurt while they were pressed against Yohji strong chest.
"Morning" a female voice appeared, Yohji and the boys startled "Manx" he stuttered.
"Aya, come with me" she ordered while she ignored them.
Aya followed her, he knew she meant to follow her into the mission room and her parfum was too strong, he couldn't lose her even if he wanted to; Yohji knew he wasn't allowed to join them. Everything he could do was to hope that she wouldn't hurt him.
"How are you?" she asked cold and he knew she meant his wrists.
"Good" he answered simply.
"He's your boyfriend!? She didn't tell me about Yohji" Manx sighed.
"Don't hurt him" Aya tried to be strong "Punish or kill me but don't hurt him"
Manx was shocked, even blind he was awesome "We won't hurt him" she said honest.
"Your relationship isn't in the way" she sat down "but we're worried about your health"
"Nice" Aya mocked, Kritiker would never worry about his health.
"You're one of the best assassins we have, a genius so you're safe. You'll always be useful… as a killer, tactician or spy. Don't worry"
"What do you want?" he thought she came to end his life.
"I have a job for you" she said serious "I don't like it either, believes me. But I have to fulfill my order"
"I know" he knew Manx was one of their few friends "What can I do?"
"You have to scout out a café" she explained "We will grant you three months before you start your work. You can train with one of our agents; he's a specialist for martial arts. And believe me or not you're not the only blind assassin we have"
Aya looked surprised, it would be nice to learn how to fight without eyesight "Ok"
"He will come while Yohji and the kids are working" she stood up "see you in three months, I hope it's good for you to work, Souta said it would be a beginning when we let you do a few jobs"
She patted his shoulder before he could answer "Take care of you. … I can't believe you choose Yohji"
"He choose me" Aya smiled, she never saw it before. It was nice to see how a relationship could change someone "Now it makes sense. Now I understand why he was so worried about Aya-chans hospital bill"
"He was worried?" Aya was slightly surprised.
"I had the order to push them a bit; I said you're out of Weiss towards the end of the year. He was desperate to pay her bill if we stop to pay for her. Kritiker wanted to see how they cope with your blindness"
"Are they pleased?" Manx was frustrated, how could he look so sad. She had the urge to take him into her arms like a kid "It's ok Aya, really" she soothed.
"Good" he added before Manx left. He was totally shocked that Yohji had paid Aya-chans bill for him. It was an abysmal great gesture.
"Aya are you all right?" Aya could hear the panic in his voice.
Yohji cupped Ayas face and stroke with his thumb over the perfect skin "Talk to me" he urged.
Aya was so lost in his touches that he forgot to answer "I'm ok"
"And?" Omi continued for Yohji "What does Kritiker want?"
"It's ok" Aya tried to hide his job but it wasn't right, was it?
"Tell me" Yohji tightened his grip against Ayas cheeks until it hurt. Aya shut his eyes and groaned he was still sensitive because of the blood loss "Hurt"
Yohji loosened his grip "Sorry" he rested his forehead against Ayas "I'm sorry"
Aya took a deep breath and shoved his memories aside "Don't be upset, it was my fault"
Omi and Kens eyes widened, what did he mean with `his fault`. It was clearly Yohjis fault.
"You wanted to pay for Aya-chan" Aya smiled "Why?"
Yohji gasped, he didn't want him to know "She's your sister"
Aya felt jealous, was Aya-chan able to steal his lover away even though she was in a coma?
"She does it again" he whispered absentminded.
"What does she do?" Yohji asked interested, Aya didn't want to tell him. It wasn't his intention to mention it.
"Tell me" he said gentle, Aya sighed "She stole my former lover away"
"What?" Yohji asked unbelievingly "Why should…"
"She fell in love with him, when I came home I saw … they kissed and…"
"Shh" Yohji soothed "I don't need to hear more … she won't steal me away. I wanted to pay because you would rather die as to send her into a cheap hospital" he hugged him.
"You're too kind" Aya was absolutely serious "My love" ~ My lifeline ~ he added in a low tone.
"I'll always watch over you" Yohjis heart fluttered at Ayas word.
He gave his shoulder a light punch before he returned to his seat "Don't scare me again" the atmosphere was too corny for his liking.
"No, it's too troublesome" Aya mocked "Where is he?" he tried to listen.
"Yohji is still here" Ken frowned.
"Not the menace … my Faith" Aya said simply. Yohji chuckled while he watched the kids. They looked as if he lost his mind "Menace… faith?" Omi repeated.
"I think you got too many pills at the hospital" Ken said blunt, he jumped up and dropped his glass as something scratched his leg "Ouch … Fuck" he cursed.
"Here he is" Yohji lifted the little fur ball up and placed him into Ayas arms.
"Thank you" he grinned, his kitty tried to protect his pride. He was like Yohji, cute and funny.
Aya liked it when Yohji got on Kens nerves; he blew up immediately and started to be clumsy. He was perfect for Omi.
"What the hell is that?" Ken panted.
"It's a little creature called c-a-t…" Ken gave the older blond an annoyed glare "I know what it is" Yohji wanted to say `you asked` but remained silent.
"That's Faith" Aya replied while he caressed his soft fur. The cat loved it; he loved his new human friend. He was gentle, warm and smelled so nice.
"I bought him, Aya needs company while we work" Yohji explained.
"A cat, … Why a cat?" Ken was surprised.
"Aya doesn't like dogs, so he got a guide cat" Yohji enjoyed Kens whiff of stupidity.
"Sure, he puts him on a leash and walks through the city" Ken took a hit from Omi.
"Aa" Aya grunted "the leash is for him" and pointed at Yohji.
His eyes widened, he was surprised about Ayas attempt to joke and he liked the idea with the leash but it wasn't the right time to play.
"You like the thought, do you?" Aya grinned while he continued to caress the kitty.
"What? I… No" Aya rose a brow "… Yeah I like it" Yohji sighed.
"You kept your breath" Aya sat down; he knew he wasn't allowed to leave until he ate.
"My own breath betrayed me… you're good" the older blond was impressed.
"Ok. Let's eat. He needs a collar" Aya put the kitten down but he stayed near the redhead.
He smooched against Yohjis leg from time to time, the blond was a nice person. He gave him a home and a nice owner.
After their breakfast, Yohji held his promise and went with Aya to a pet shop.
The people looked at them in awe, too beautiful men hand in hand. To Ayas surprise Yohji had taken Ayas hand to show his love to the world. Aya wasn't sure about his intention but came to the conclusion that Yohji accepted his role as `husband`.
Yohji was proud to see all this jealous looks in their eyes, it was nice to know he had the most gorgeous partner of the whole world, and mister playboy was of course delicious too.
"Hello" Yohji entered the shop and gave the clerk a smile. The owner was an old and friendly man; he helped him to find the perfect cat for Aya.
"How can I help you this time?" he smiled back, he liked the young man he had his heart in the right place.
"We need a collar for our little kitty" the blond answered "Why didn't you buy it the last time?" he asked interested, normally the people bought everything directly.
"I didn't know which sound he would like" he pointed at his redhead; the old man was a bit confused. It was the first time a customer wanted a special sound.
Aya looked at the old man for the first time they entered the shop "Oh I understand" he smiled sadly. That was the lonely friend who needed someone to cuddle while he worked, he wondered why he needed a cat for his lover so badly but now it was clear. He felt sorry for the young man, he had so beautiful but sad eyes, it must be hard for him; he thought.
"The collars are on the left side" he pointed to the back of his shop.
"Thank you" the redhead answered polite, he had a nice voice but a bit too cold for his liking.
Yohji dragged Aya to the back of the shop "Here we are" he said cheerful.
"I want a green or blue collar" Aya said, Yohji looked at him. It wasn't often that he told him exactly what he wanted.
"Sure" Yoohji took a dark green collar and let it jingle "No" Aya didn't like the sound it was too dull.
Next he took a middle blue collar but Yohji knew he won't like it either, it was too shrill "Too shrill" Aya said disgusted, he didn't knew that a bell could sound so terrible.
"Thought so, even I noticed it" he looked through the collars and after the eighth collar they started to be frustrated "You're complicated" Yohji mocked slightly but he had to bear the sound everyday so it was all right.
"Wait" Aya said suddenly "One of the collars you hit sounds gently" Yohji looked at them and took three "This?" Aya shook his head "This?" Aya tilted his head "No" he said finally.
"Then … this?" he shook the last bell and knew this was the right collar as he saw Ayas slightly happy face "Yes … which color?"
"Baby blue" Yohji answered and rang the bell again to make sure it was right "Do you want this?" Aya nodded and reached for the collar, it felt comfy and had no sharp edges "I like the sound" he tipped against the bell and it jingled happily.
Yohji studied him carefully; Aya looked different since he came back from the hospital.
His mood was better, his eyes looked a bit clouded and tiered but not so cold or sad like always.
He had to know what they did to him, did they give him drugs? He mused. Of course he was happy about the cat but he was not the reason for a sudden change.
"…hji" he snapped out of his thoughts "What?" he tried to banish his thoughts.
"Can we leave?" Aya repeated, he wondered what had distracted him so much.
"Yeah" he took Ayas hand and led him to the counter "I was lost in thoughts, don't think I ignored you" he said before they reached the counter.
Aya squeezed the blonds hand, he didn't want to say something but he believed him.
"Oh, that is a nice collar" he said and let it jingle, yeah truly a nice sound, he thought.
Yohji paid and waved at the owner before he left "What do we do next?"
Aya looked at him and winced as an old lady ran against him "Hey pay attention" Yohji yelled but she ignored him.
"Maybe we should go home" Aya felt uneasy and hated the people, what was so difficult with paying attention to the people you live with on this earth.
"No, we will have fun and no old hag will ruin our trip" Yohji wanted to spend more time with him and Aya needed it to spend time outside the house.
"Do you need clothes?" the idea popped into his mind "Maybe we should buy a few shirts or trousers" that was bad how could he hide his bandages when he had to wear short sleeved shirts? "No, I don't need clothes at the moment"
"Do you want to buy a few new movies?" Yohji started his second try.
"No, the most movies are boring when you can't see" Aya felt Yohjis arm against his side and he knew that the blond shoved him to the side to avoid something.
"I know a nice café and then we can look through the shops and then we will grab some food before we go home" Yohji made the decision for them and it was the best choice.
"Sounds good" Aya hid a sigh but who knows maybe it would be a nice day.
They entered a little café, the atmosphere was clear, the walls were painted in fair abricot and the wood wasn't too dark in contrast to the warm walls, the walls were decorated with beautiful landscape photographs.
Yohji explained to him how the shop looked like and led him to a table in the back of the shop so Aya could feel at ease.
"I want a coffee and a chicken sandwich?" Yohji read the menu to him "And you?"
"A fennel tea and a chicken sandwich" Aya replied, he sounded unhappy and Yohji tried to cheer him up "I think Faith will love the collar"
"Yeah" Aya smiled a bit "I love him"
"I love the little one too" he really did, the little fur ball found his way into his heart. He spent a lot of time with him while Aya was at the hospital and to see how he affects his lover strengthened this feeling.
"Why?" Yohji blinked "Why I love him?" Aya looked up "Why did you buy him?"
Yohji took Ayas hand "because you're lonely while we work"
"You noticed" it was a cute gesture from Yohji "How could I not … you looked so sad sometimes it broke my heart"
Aya squeezed Yohjis hand, it pained him to hear the blond so melancholic "Do me a favor! Don't be sad; don't ever let me make you sad. I want you to be as carefree and happy as possible in our job"
Yohji took a deep breath, carefree and happy that would be nice "I'm happy as long as you stay by my side blind or not you're my, everything. I know sounds sappy but it had to be said"
Ayas smile was so bright Yohji adored his beauty and nothing was more wonderful than his innocent kid like smile.
The waitress disturbed their peace, after they ordered and finished their meal they wandered from shop to shop.