"Why the fuck am I here?" I grumbled as Akihiko dragged me through the crowd at a mall. I don't appreciate being caught off guard as I was walking home, thrown into a car, and then dragged to a stupid mall crowded with people. Akihiko is so lucky I do not like to die and so did not hit him while he was driving.

"Because I messed up."

"That's nothing new." He turned back to glare at me before dragging me into a small boutique. "So what did you do? Miss a deadline by a month again?"

"Well the last one was missed by two months but that is not it." HOW DO YOU STILL HAVE A JOB? "I messed up with my girlfriend."

Oh way to go, messed up with your..."YOU HAVE A GIRLFRIEND?!"

"Keep it down." He growled as some passerbys looked our way.

"Why didn't I know about this?"

He shrugged. "Like I tell you everything. How long was it before I knew about that boyfriend of yours? And I still have not officially met him and you guys have been together for what? Almost ten years?" Almost. It will be nine years in a few weeks. Nowaki circled it on the calendar. "Surprise you aren't married yet." No need to give Nowaki any ideas now. "But yes, I have a girlfriend."

"Wow." And here I thought he would be gay chasing Takahiro's ass all his life. "Who is it?"

"Later. So, I need to get her something."

"What did you do?" He made a face. "You cheat on her?"

That got a reaction. "Of course not!" Man, he did not need to screech, I'm right next to him. "I would never do that to my sweet Misaki!"

So Misaki is her name? That sounds familiar. "Then what?"

He sighed, "I got a little excessive worrying about her so I...hired her best friend to spy on her and report anything that happened while she was away."

"You hired a fucking stalker!"

"No, it was her best friend!"

"And that makes it better?! You stupid idiot! I would have kicked your ass and dumped you on the spot!" What the fuck was he thinking? He hired someone to stalk his girlfriend? Since when was he this possessive (or psychotic)?

"Shut up Hiroki! You don't think I learned my lesson? And then shit went down with this one asshole and we were not talking for a little over a week. So I am here finding ways to make it up to her. And that's where you come in."

"Me?"

"I figured, knowing your attitude, your boyfriend had to have apologized for a lot of shit so you must be an expert in what to give a girl when a guy fucks u...HEY!" He yelped as my fist collided with his shoulder.

"You want to repeat that?" I challenged.

"Like you can deny it."

Sad part is, I couldn't. But Nowaki knew how to get on my good side. Those damn puppy dog eyes.

I wanted to say no but this is a rare chance for Akihiko to ask me this kind of favor. "You owe me lunch. And next time I ask for something you will not say no, no matter what."

"Deal." Free food! And now, maybe I could finally get a hold of Akihiko's collection of books that he refuses to show me.

"Well, what does your girlfriend like? Any specific brand of jewelry or clothing?"

He shook his head. "Misaki is not into anything superficial. It has to be from the heart."

"Good luck with that."

"Shut up."

We walked around the mall for a good hour, each time going into a store only for Akihiko to walk out, saying nothing was good enough for his Misaki. Since when did he turn into this love-sap idiot. This girl must be really special for him to act like this. Even when he was holding on to Takahiro he was not like this. I wonder if his girlfriend knew he was in love with a man before?

"Akihiko, we have been walking for at least an hour. I swear this is the fourth time in this store. Can you please get some clue of what you want to give her."

He made a face as he set down a pair of earrings. "I told you I don't know. Nothing screams Misaki."

"Well describe her. You said she does not like superficial things. I assume she is more down to earth than you are then?"

"Correct. But that is what makes this difficult. She not just any type of down-to-earth-girl. She wants nothing! Absolutely nothing! I want to give her the world but she does not think she deserves it. She is very selfless and loves to help others but it hurts her. She focuses on everyone else and not herself. Even when we were fighting she still made sure I was taken care of and I could not do anything for her in return. She does not see me as some famous author and that makes every interaction with me real. I already plan to give her trips, money, but she would get a rock and love it if there was something meaningful in it. I made her become uncertain about us and I will regret this until the day I die. I want to give her confidence and gain her trust back. To show her that she is the only one for me.

I finally was able to stop writing my BL novels and you should have seen the look on her face. It made me so happy to see her that happy but also guilty that it took this long. She may have forgiven me but I feel I need to do more. She deserves it."

Well. Shit.

Even my heart is swooning.

But it did make me smile. I was truly happy for my friend. To think he would give up those novels for this girl. I do not condone the fact of changing anything in your work for someone else but she must be very special for him to do that. I know he did not have the greatest of childhoods so I was happy he found someone that could make him feel this happy.

But it did spark something. "Then I have the perfect idea." He gave me a confused look as I dragged him to another store we were once in. "So you are helpful after all."

"Don't piss me off."

An hour later

"You and your boyfriend should come over for dinner." Akihiko announced as we left the store, a satisfied look on his face and a small plastic bag in hand.

"And why the hell would I do that?" Eh, I don't know how Nowaki would react.

He shrugged, " I want to introduce you to Misaki. I want to show her I am not afraid of showing her off. Besides, you are my longest friend. And I still want to properly meet the man who can tame Kamijou Hiroki."

"Oh shut up." I rolled my eyes. "I will see. I do want to see the girl who could make you mope around like a love-sick idiot." He chuckled and it went silent for a moment. I wonder if I should do something for Nowaki. I know he would like whatever I did.

"Well my friend, I believe I owe you lunch for spending the morning with me."

"You mean forcing me to walk around in heels? Yes you do." We started walking when he pointed to a simple family diner. "Let's go here."

"Since when do you know anything about these places?"

"Misaki took me to one before and I loved it. Did you know you only spend 400 yen and can get unlimited drinks." Oh god such a spoiled, rich boy. We walked up to see it was fairly packed. We would have to wait 10 minutes for a table. "So, speaking of your boy, I got a call from your mother." THE FUCK?

"Of course you did. I can only imagine what she wants if she was willing to call you."

He chuckled, "well, they did want to pay me if I tried to get you to break up with your boyfriend. Even offered me some bonds and your hand in marriage." Ew.

"What fuckers." I growled. They were really trying my patience.

"So they have not met him yet?"

"You really think I would bring him around those people. They would tear into him and leave nothing but bones. I am not doing that to Nowaki."

"But you can't keep him hidden forever. If you intend to seriously keep in him your life he needs to meet them. I am sure Nowaki can handle it."

I did not want to take the chance. I have seen my father take down corporations with his words and investigations. He is ruthless, making grown men cry. I was scared that once Nowaki saw that, he would leave me. "I can't."

I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. "If Nowaki has stuck around this long, I am sure he is willing to do whatever to stay with you. Have a little faith in the man. You are half like your father and if he can stand you for so long than he should have a cha...OUCH!" Throw another insult you stupid author and I will do more than punch that arm. Thankfully I got it in the same spot as before.

The ten minutes were up and we were led to a table. I started to look at the menu when I looked up, preparing to ask what he wanted, when the sight behind him made me freeze.

"Nowaki?"

I recognized that giant, mop of black hair anywhere. But, he was not alone. "Hiroki?" I narrowed my eyes as I recognized the hideous man across from him. "Oh, is that..." Akihiko looked over. He must still recognize Nowaki from the other time. "A business meeting?"

"It better not be." Eiji sat across from him, still looking as ugly as I remember. I think his nose got longer. Why would my mother think he was a cute man? I could not hear what they were talking about but from the looks on both of their faces it was not a pleasant conversation.

I was about to get up with Akihiko grabbed my arm. "What are you doing?"

"Stopping you from making a scene. You cannot just barge into their conversations."

"And why the hell not? Do you know who that man is? Someone my parents are trying to set me up with who has been harassing me nonstop." I will kick his ass.

Akihiko seemed to ponder something before calling over a waitress. "What are you doing?" I asked but he did not reply. He whispered something to the waitress and I saw him take out his wallet, handing her a good amount of cash. She nodded quickly and rushed to that side. Whenever Akihiko hands someone a bribe it cannot be good.

"Right this way." The waitress came back and led us to a new table, a booth right next to where the two were sitting. "What are you..." Akihiko shushed me as we sat down. Luckily Nowaki and Eiji were looking the opposite way so we were able to quickly sit down. A screen covering our visual.

"Let's find out what is going on before you make a scene in this place."

I growled, wanting to talk back, when we heard their voices. "So you understand why Hiroki's parents would be concerned for their daughter?"

"I do not see why you needed to call me out during lunch for this." Nowaki sounded pissed. "That has nothing to do with you."

"The Kamijou's have been in business with us for many years. They are a well-known family in society and Hiroki is the next heir to the family." I wanted to punch him if he keeps calling me by my first name.

"Kusumoto, I would appreciate you not call my girlfriend by her first name. Hiro-Hiroki has refused you several times."

"And her parents would appreciate their daughter not being involved with someone of such a low class."

"Like I said, that is not your..." "What makes you think you are even worthy of her?" If Akihiko was not holding my arms I would have been over there. Who is he to ask such question? And now I was getting more pissed as Nowaki was not speaking. "We both know how an age difference can be difficult in a relationship. It is much easier when the male is older than the female but in this case Hiroki is the older one. She is at that age where she is to have a child. Are you ready for such responsibility?"

"Let me go." I growled at Akihiko. "I want to kill him."

"And that is why I am not letting you go." He whispered back. "Let's see if your Nowaki can fight for you?" In no way did I want to test Nowaki. Our relationship was getting back to normal and I did not need this to throw a wrench into it. "Her parents are concerned for her future and I agree that I am a much better fit for her." The hell you are.

"Kusumoto, do you even love her?"

"Excuse me?" Eiji sounded taken back.

I heard Nowaki sigh. "Everything you say, I have thought about it myself. Yes, there is a gap between me and Hiroki both in age and career. Yes, our backgrounds are completely different. She is a prideful woman who does not back down to anything. But nine years ago I fell in love with the face of a crying woman. I grew to love her more than life itself. Our relationship is rocky and I know there are still many obstacles we will have to face. But I am not giving up. I will work hard to be the man that Hiroki deserves.

You are nothing but an outsider. If her parents have such issues I wish to handle things with them, not you. I do not know what goes on from the high-class society but I do know I am not letting her go. Not ever."

Oh my god you sap. Did you have to say all of that in public? How am I supposed to look at him with a straight face now? And I really wanted to wipe the smirk off of Akihiko's face. He made a motion to his face with a chuckle, no doubt making fun of how red my face is. He can go fuck himself.

Though, it was nice to hear. So many times I have been prepared for Nowaki to leave because of my personality but it's nice to hear he still wants to stick around. I did not want to let him go. To hell with my parents.

But if they went this far to get Eiji to go talk to Nowaki, then they mean business. And that means I have to step it up to. My parents will accept Nowaki or else I do not mind disowning them. They will not ruin our relationship.

"Cute words." Ugh why did the asshole have to say something? "Too bad cute words don't make you money."

Oh fuck this. "Hiroki?" Akihiko reached for my arms as I pulled them away but he did not reach them in time. I stood up and walked around. Both men looked up in shock. "Hiro-san?" Nowaki gasped but I did not pay him any attention.

"Oh Hiroki. Perfect timing. It has been a while since I last saw you." Eiji flashed that ugly, crooked smirk he has had for years. "I was needing to talk to you."

"Hiroki." I smiled, grabbing the cup of ice tea that I assumed was Nowaki's. He liked his tea sweetened with extra sugar. I heard one last 'Hiroki' before I dumped the entire cup on to Eiji's fat head. He screamed out loud, hell everyone made some sort of noise. I heard the slap as Akihiko face-palmed, Nowaki sucked in a breath of air, one waiter shrieked (it was a male) and Eiji made some gurgle noise, grabbing what ever napkins he could find on the table to wipe himself off. "YOU BITCH."

"Yeah I tend to be one." I set the cup down. "But you are the self righteous asshole who stayed on his mommy's nipples a little too long. You were ugly then and you are ugly now. I wouldn't be with you even if you were the last guy on earth. So do yourself a favor, leave me and my boyfriend alone otherwise things will get a lot worse." I grabbed Nowaki's arm. "Pay the bill." I pulled Nowaki up with enough force that made him stumble out the booth. I then led him out the door, one more "bitch" comment hurled my way. I glared at any person that dared look my way.

"You are so stupid." Was my first comment when we were outside. Nowaki did not speak; my guess he was still shocked about what happened. "I didn't think he would come to your work but what the hell are you doing following him? I told you it was all pointless and not to get involved." He still did not speak. "I am talking to you Nowaki!"

"I love you." You hopeless romantic son of a bitch!

"What the fu..." I could not finish as he grabbed my arm and pulled me into a kiss. "I love you."

"You must really be fucked up in the head." Did he not just see me dump tea on a man? Then again, this is the same guy who got horny from me punching a girl. He really is fucked in the head.

"It made me so happy to see you defend us. I was so mad the way he was speaking but I know whatever I say to him will get back to your parents. I just wanted to make it clear that I was going to fight for you no matter what."

"Well you did, spouting out that sappy shit." He chuckled, pulling me into a hug. "I love you Hiroki. Please don't leave me."

"...I am not going anywhere." I did not hug him back since we were out in public but I rested on head on his chest, taking in his warmth.

"Get a room." We both turned to see Akihiko walking over.

"Shut up Bakahiko!" I growled.

Akihiko said nothing, looking to Nowaki. "You have a lot in your hands my dear boy. And I am not just talking about Hiroki."

"Again, shut up!"

"I think I can manage Usami-san." Nowaki smiled, bringing me back to him. "Hiro-san is cute."

"Don't say that shit in public." That the two seemed to have forgotten! I swear people were staring. "We probably should go. Kusumoto might be storming out any minute now." Ew, I do not want to see him again.

"Why were you in there in the fi..." He beeper cut him off. "I have to go back to the hospital." Nowaki started to pout.

"What time are you off?"

"Around 9."

"Okay, then I will see you then" I waited for his reply but instead Nowaki pulled me into a kiss. I tried to pull away but his other hand came behind to keep my head in place. I could not hold a moan as his tongue slipped in my mouth. "YOU...JERK..." I gasped when I finally was able to push him away. Was he trying to cut off my air supply?!

"Wait up for me?"

God damn. Puppy dog eyes. "Maybe..." He smiled, giving me another peck on the cheek. "Goodbye Usami-san."

"Later." The two of us watched him walk away. I forgot the hospital was about a five minute walk from here.

I turned, annoyed at Akihiko's smirk. "Your face is red."

"GO TO HELL!"

We got back to his car; Akihiko had picked me up and he damn well was going to drop me off. "Well I think this ended on quite the interesting note. Mind if I write a story about this?"

"If you write a story about me I will make sure you cannot meet any of your deadlines again."

"So scary." I really will kill him.

We reached my place. "Thank you for coming with me today. And making my afternoon much more interesting."

"And thank you for not paying for the lunch that you owe me." I was not going to forget that. I do not play with free food.

He laughed, "yes, yes, but I did give you a show." More like give yourself a show.

"Good luck with your girlfriend."

"Good luck with your boyfriend." I gave a small wave as I left the car. Grading papers helped distract my mind for a little while but the incident today kept popping up. Who would have thought my parents would do such a thing. But what cowards they were, sending someone else to intimidate my boyfriend. That was going to far.

I would chew them out my next day off; this has to stop. They will not be the reason Nowaki and I split up. I thought by not talking to them would push them off but I see now I have to up my game. It's time to go on the offense.

And I really hated what I knew had to be done.

Nowaki had to meet my parents.

This way all four of us can be in the same room and talk it over. Which also means that it would be an argument that would make me decide if I wanted my parents in my life or not. I just hope that when I do this, and they still do not accept Nowaki, then he might leave me.

And then I would kill him. I like killing people.

"I'm home." Nowaki announced five hours later. He sounded cheerful but the way he was walking showed a very tired man.

"Welcome home." I replied, looking up from the T.V. He walked over to give me a kiss on the cheek. "Have you eaten?"

"No I was waiting for you. Want me to make something?"

"I can make you something Hiro-san." He moved to the kitchen but I grabbed his arm. "No, you are tired. Rest." He looked ready to argue but kept his mouth shut and sat on the couch as I went to the kitchen.

"How was work?" I asked as we started to eat.

"Very good. Senpai would not leave me alone though after I told her what happened?"

"You told that woman what happened today?" Oh great, another person to think I am crazy if she does not already think that.

He nodded, "she kept saying you had more balls then me." That woman can shut up. "Then she was teasing me about who wears the pants in our relationship."

Well, I guess I do lead more in the relationship. "Tell her ass to stop butting into other's relationships and to get her own." He chuckled. "Hiro-san, what were you doing with Usami-san anyways?"

"The idiot got in trouble with his girlfriend. So he dragged me around to find something to make it up to her."

"I hope it was not anything too serious."

"If you call hiring someone to watch her every move serious, than yeah." His eyes went wide. "Akihiko is an idiot. And probably let his insecurities get the better of him. This is probably the first girlfriend he is actually serious about." He was not someone to let his emotions get to him. He bottles everything and pours it into his work. The conversation died so we could eat. When we jumped into bed, Nowaki wasted no time pulling me up to him. "I am tired Nowaki." I really was otherwise I would have went along with it.

"I know Hiro-san, I just want to hold you." He nuzzled into my neck. His other hand was brushing along my waist. "I love you Hiro-san."

"...yeah. You too." I love you too.

Next day

"Akihiko?" I was surprised to see Akihiko standing outside of my school. "What are you doing here?"

He looked surprised as well but looked back over my shoulder. "I am picking Misaki up."

Wait, Misaki, as in his girlfriend? "She works here?" I am sure I knew no one in the staff with the name Misaki? When he shook his head, my shock escalated. "YOU ARE DATING A STUDENT?!"

"No shit now shut up!" He growled.

"What the hell? How old are you again? Thirty?"

"Barely."

"God, since when did you like younger girls?"

"Since when did you like younger boys?" Shit he gots me there. "We are only four years apart. If she is a student that makes you guys what? At least eight years apart?"

"10."

"Pedophile. Both you and my boss."

"I told you not to call me that." We both turned as Miyagi walked over. "I don't need you spreading rumors about me."

"You are the one messing with a teenager. And I know you are older than this guy." What is with these men going for younger people?

"Don't mind Hiroki, she is just all talk. She has a younger partner as well." I narrowed my eyes.

"You guys seem like great friends." Miyagi chuckled, "It is nice to meet you Usami-sensei, I admire your work. My name is Miyagi Yoh."

"Pleasure to meet you. Thank you for taking care of Hiroki . I know she is a handful."

"That is for sure."

"You know I am standing here you dicks." I wanted to punch them both when they started to laugh. "You two can go to hell." I wanted to swat Miyagi's business card out of his hand as he passed it to Usami. I did not need the two biggest idiots in my life to talk to each other. "You better burn that."

"What is wrong with making friends?" Except I know you do not make friends you annoying author.

"Seeing Kamijou's blood boil is entertaining."

"I agree."

THEY BOTH CAN DIE!

"Don't you have some high school to lurk around professor?" He shook his head. "She is almost done. You really have to stop saying that, miss residential boyfriend."

"Oh Hiroki. I did forget to call you, how did things go with your boyfriend yesterday? More to my story?"

"I told you if you write a story about me I will..." "Oh the problem with her man? From what I heard everything went well. Hiroki finally made the decision to allow Nowaki to meet her parents." What are we gossip girls? Miyagi only knows about it because his stupid brat just so happened to be at the diner when this shit went down.

"Finally."

"Okay lay off you two. I was keeping him away for good reasons."

"Man, when Shinobu told me that you dumped tea on someone I almost lost it." I did not even see her in the diner. "And then Shiima got it on her phone, you really do look like a demon. You nickname fits you."

"Fuck off. He deserved it."

"Shinoub? Shiima? Do you mean Shiima Hidori?" Miyagi nodded, "that is Misaki's best friend. I have also heard about a Takatsuki Shinobu if she is the same girl."

"That is! Small world huh."

"Wait, that's your Misaki?" I remember the girl. She was not in my class yet but I remember meeting her. She seemed too nice, I could not imagine her putting up with this lazy author. "Poor girl."

"Fuck off."

"The girls have even met your boy that one day, right Kamijou."

"Do. Not. Remind. Me." That day still gives me a headache. I wanted to kill all four of them, five because I always want to kill Miyagi. "I think it's time for me to go. You go as well." I pointed to Miyagi.

"Alright, alright. Kamijou is getting too embarrassed, this will be my exit." Finally. "I will see you Monday Kamijou. Pleasure to meet you Us..." His words were cut off when a black car pulled up quickly next to Akihiko's. All three of us jumped. When the car opened I gasped. "Yamada?" Yamada was my father's assistant.

"Greetings Kamijou-sama. I was sent to pick you up by your father." The hell? He sent his secretary?

"Well now is not a good time. So you can tell my father he ca...HEY!" I shrieked as my arm was grabbed and I was pulled to the car. We did stop until Akihiko had grabbed my other hand. "Yamada, this is not a way to pick someone up." Miyagi had already pulled out his phone.

"My apologies Usami-sama, but this is a family issue. I was instructed to bring Kamijou-sama home immediately."

"LET ME THE FUCK GO!" I tried to pull away but Yamada was stronger, pulling me away from Akihiko, and threw me into the car. "YAMADA!" Both men looked bewildered outside as I was driven away.

Did I just get fucking kidnapped?!

I was on a roll XD

Back to Egoist!

Side note: there are places in Japan that you don't pay a lot for unlimited drinks! It's awesome!

Well, coming next on COH:

Showdown at the Kamijou's residence!

It was a "slow" day at the hospital. A lot of time spent playing with the children. It was a nice change. I was l now looking for Senpai to find out what to do next, finding her flirting with one of the nurses as I finished doing my rounds. "Senpai, I finished giving Rihito his medicine."

The nurse blushed from being caught, excusing herself and rushing away. "Thanks a lot." Senpai pouted, "I could have had a date tonight."

"Senpai, it is inappropriate to hit on coworkers. If it does not go well your work could be jepordized."

"God don't be such a nag just because you are already in a relationship youngster. You may be ready to settle but I am not." When I heard the word "settle" I did start to heat up. We already made the commitment to stay with each other but I want to make it more official. Legally official.

Following the correct steps, the next step for Hiro-san and I would be to get married.

I have always wanted a family since living in the orphanage and have seen other kids who were not adopted. I wanted to be a father so I could show my child how a parent should be. And of course a loving wife to be by my side. I can see myself having that with Hiro-san, even if she can't see it. I have not had a detailed conversation about the future and she never made any hints of wanting children. It made me nervous. I had to have a child, whether it is my own or we adopt. Frankly I would love to do both. I would love either one just as much.

"Get out of your mind and pay attention." I flinched as Senpai slapped my shoulder. "I am speaking."

"I am sorry, what did you say?"

She rolled her eyes, "go give Takuya his medicine and you can go home."

My eyes went wide. "Really?"

"It's slow. There is no point in you being here. Just keep your beeper on and things will be fine." That was amazing! I could hug her! I also knew this was around the time Hiro-san gets off work as well. We could spend some time together. I went to the locker rooms to change, calling her.

The number you have dialed does not.. That's strange. Usually her phone is never off. Did it die? But I know Hiro-san would never let her phone die encase work called. I called again and went straight to voicemail.

I tried not to be worried as I finished getting dressed. Maybe she had a surprise meeting. I would see her when I get home. I walked into the lobby, surprised to see two familiar faces.

"Nowaki!" Misaki waved. It has been quite some time since I last saw her. Next to her was Usami; I had no clue they knew each other. But I do remember Misaki mentioning she was dating someone much older. Was she dating Usami then?

"Good afternoon." I was taken back by their faces. Misaki looked frantic as Akihiko seemed uncertain. "What are you doing here?"

"Well..." "Kamijou-sensei got kidnapped!"

My whole body froze. Did I hear that right? Hiro-san was kidnapped? "To be more exact," Usami pulled her back. "Hiroki was taken back to see her parents."

What? Back to her parents? But why? "Where does her parents live?" I started heading to the door.

"Now, now." Usami grabbed my shoulder.

"Let me go. I need to get to Hiro-san."

"You need to think this through. This is expected after that stunt yesterday. This may just be her parents being dramatic. Wait for her to come back tonight."

"I have to get to Hiro-san!" I was worried what they would say to her. Would they force her to leave me? I needed to see her now.

"Let's go." Misaki spoke up.

Usami did not look so convinced. "Misaki, it is sma..." "You came when I was taken. Let's help him."

The two shared a look, as if arguing in their minds, when Usami sighed. "Fine. I can take you to Hiroki's family home. What the hell did I get myself into." I heard him whisper to himself the last part. I was slightly annoyed but that changed as I saw the keys.

Misaki smiled and grabbed my arm, "let's go get Kamijou." I followed them out to his car. I know it was just her parents but it did not stop the mix of emotions. I was angry, frustrated, scared.

I guess now is the time.

Shit, I am meeting Hiro-san's parents.