Selfish Lovers 25
Chapter 25
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Traci comes into the bedroom as Noah is hanging up the phone. She walks over to him, puts her arms around his waist from the back, and kisses him on the ear. Noah puts his hands up and pulls her in his lap. "You didn't get enough of me yet?" She is sitting in his lap and says, "I don't think I could ever get enough of you. Make love to me again." He says, "It would be my pleasure baby."
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Traci brushes her hair in front of the mirror when she asks Noah what time he wants to go to the club. "What I mean is, do you want to go.
He looks at her smiling because he knows; Taki will be there so yes he wants to go.
"It's up to you sweetheart we can stay here and make love all night, I wouldn't mind. You know I only have a couple more days to be in town. They have a guest cover tonight, right?"
"Yeah, tonight is a big night for the club. I'm sure everyone will be there including Taki and Marc. That won't be a problem will it? More than likely we'll all be sitting at the same table and you guys have to make nice."
"You know we do get together three times a week. The last time we were together there wasn't any problem. I think we should enjoy ourselves tonight."
"Good then, I'll call Paula and tell her to expect us there. I'm happy we can put all this behind us. To tell you the truth, I'm having fun with them."
She turns and goes into her bedroom to call Paula, while he goes in the bathroom to take a shower. She tells her they will be at the club tonight and Noah has promised to behave himself around Taki.
She hears the water running in the bathroom, "He doesn't know, Taki and Marc are living together yet; when he finds out I want to see his reaction. He claims he is over him but I'm not so sure. I think he called him a little while ago but I didn't ask. Tonight will be the test to see if he is over him and whether I start seeing Mitchell."
Paula laughs, "You know speaking of Mitchell… Ryan invited him to come tonight, you know that don't you?"
"You're kidding right? I haven't spoken to him all week so no, I was not aware he may be there. Well, well, this night is going to be interesting after all. I have to make sure I look my best if this is to be a turning point."
They finish their conversation and hang up. Traci goes into her bedroom to look for something special, something sexy. After all, she doesn't want Mitchell disappointed when he sees her.
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Paula hangs up the phone and turns to Ryan. "I think we really do like drama. Traci is coming to the club with Noah tonight. He isn't aware Marc and Taki are living together. She hasn't told him because she wants to see the look on his face when one of them mentions it. Why does everything happens at your club? it's as though you are setting people up on purpose but I know you don't do these things. Well, we might as get ready for the circus. That's what you need to change the name too."
She grabs her bathrobe and heads for the bathroom. He sits on the bed looking after her and thinks, "Now what has gotten into her I wonder." He walks over to the phone and calls Marc. He answers on the fourth ring. "I'm calling to let you know, Noah and Traci are coming tonight, so I want you on your best behavior okay?"
"That bastard has the nerve to call Taki on the pretext, he wants to know about the next practice date. I know he wanted to talk to him since he hasn't been at the club. I don't think he knows Taki and I are living together. Taki didn't mention he said anything to him. The next time he calls I'll pick up the phone and give him all the dates he wants."
Ryan laughs, "I invited a guy from the Shadowmar to come tonight drink free, you know him. His name is Mitchell, do you remember him?"
"Of course I remember him, Mitchell is cool. He's the one Traci went into the backroom with the night she was there. When did you meet him?"
Ryan tells him about the night and tells him what happen and Marc says, "You old sly dog, you invited him on purpose didn't you? This night is going to be interesting after all, I guess. As long as all the players are there, we should have some fun tonight. Oh and by the way, I did mention Traci might be seeing someone behind his back so now he will find out."
"He has already met Mitchell you know, so I guess it will be your turn to put the screws to him. Paula says we are going to a circus so I guess that makes me the ringmaster. How do I get myself into this shit? I'll see you tonight man, I have to go scrub Paula's back or else she is going to be more upset than she is, so goodbye." He hangs up the phone and heads for the bathroom.
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Paula is lying back in the tub with her eyes closed. Ryan walks over to the tub, runs his hand in the water, and finds the sponge. He kisses the top of her head, "Sit up so I can wash your back." She opens her eyes and sits up. "What took you so long to come in here?"
"I called Marc to let him know Noah will be there tonight. I didn't want him to be caught off guard, you don't mind do you?"
"He's your partner you should warn him, I know I told Traci about Mitchell coming."
"So it's true about her and Mitchell?"
"Damn, I talk too much, but yeah, she is seeing him. I think she may be a little serious about him also. I didn't want her to be caught off guard either. I guess we're alike in that way, so tonight is going to be a show after all. I wonder if Iwaki and Katou are going to come since our little group won't be complete without them."
"You're right we do have a group don't we? At first, it was just me knowing a couple of the fellows and now I have a group of friends to hang around. These people are not dull either; every one of them will go off in an instant. I guess in a way we are all selfish about whom we're with. We don't want to hear about anyone being in our way when it comes to being with the one we want. I guess you can call all of us, selfish lovers."
"I never thought about it but you're right, we are that way. Yet with you, I don't feel like I need to be around you all the time. Nevertheless, when you walk out that door I miss you before you drive off. I guess I'm crazy, huh?"
He pulls her out of her bubble bath, picks her up, and carries her to the bed. He places her wet body on top of the comforter and lies on top of her. She laughs, "Ryan you're getting the bed all wet." He smiles down at her, "You're the one that is wet, not me sweetheart." She starts to get on top of him and hold him until his clothes are almost as wet as she is. They roll around on the bed for a while and end up kissing, with her on top.
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Katou and Iwaki are in the kitchen having dinner when Katou asks Iwaki what time they are going to the club.
"To tell the truth I had forgot about going to the club. Are sure you want to go? I can think of something better to do than spend our time there tonight."
Katou looks at him over the rim of his glass of wine, "Now who's the pervert?"
Iwaki chuckles, "I guess that would be me. It's not that I don't want to go. it's just, every time we go there now, something always happens. Although I am glad it's not us that it happens to, I'm always on edge. Before, I use to go, have a drink, listen to some jazz and get out, now it's like Masterpiece Theater. However if you want to go its fine with me, but don't say I didn't warn you."
Katou starts laughing, "Where is your sense of adventure, that's the reason I like going there. Besides, I want to see Taki, he is a friend you know and so is Noah. I feel like Marc is getting a taste of his own medicine and I want to be there when it goes down. Have you ever noticed how arrogant the both of them act? They always make for a good show. You go take a shower and I'll clean up and take one later."
He gets up and begins to remove their plates and head for the sink. Iwaki sits and looks at him shaking his head thinking he is just like a kid. If there were no drama, he would probably be bored. He gets up, goes into the bathroom, turns on the shower, and lets the warm water run down his body.
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As Katou cleans the kitchen the phone rings and he reaches over and picks it up.
"Hello is Kyosuke home?" Katou does not recognize the voice. So he says, "May I ask who's calling?"
"Oh, this is his sister Aya, who is this?"
Katou is feeling a little more generous, "My name is Katou, he's in the shower right now can he call you back?"
"Well yes, but tell Kyo, I need to speak to him right now. I have to leave in a little while okay?"
He tells her he will interrupt his shower and tell him. She laughs and says that's okay and hangs up. He looks at the phone as he hangs it up and thinks, he didn't know, Iwaki has a sister. He really does not know, much about Iwaki at all. However, Iwaki does not know much about him either. He finishes in the kitchen and goes to the bedroom as Iwaki is coming out of the bathroom.
"I thought you would join me while I was in the shower, what happen?" He is drying his hair while he is looking at Katou. He notices the look on his face, "Is something wrong Katou?" He walks over and stands in front of him.
"I was on the phone with your sister just now; she wants you to call her back. Why didn't you tell me you have a sister?"
Iwaki smiles, "You didn't ask and frankly it's no big deal. So I have a sister, is it a problem for you? I also have a younger brother and my parents are well too. So now, you have the whole family tree. What about you do you have siblings?"
Katou is removing his clothes, "No, I'm an only child but I do have my parents still. The thing about it is, I don't know if they would approve of my lifestyle right now."
"I know what you mean. I haven't told my family about us either so I guess I'll tell Aya, but I don't know if she will accept it."
Katou stands in the nude, "So what will you do? Will you give me up to make your family happy?"
Iwaki throws his towel at him, "Don't ask me that when you're in a state of undress. You already know the answer. If they don't accept us than I won't accept them."
As Katou catches the towel he smiles, "I just wanted you to see me the way I truly am. I will not give you up either, family or no family. Omae wa ore mono da." Iwaki laughs and puts his arms around him, "So I belong to you huh? I couldn't have said it better my self."
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Iwaki goes in the kitchen and calls his sister back.
"Who was the hunk I was talking to earlier, he sounds cute. I want to meet him when I get there okay. His voice sounds like he could be an actor or something; don't tell me you're hanging out with actors now?"
"Slow down Aya and yes you will meet him when you get here. Now tell me why did you call, did something happen?"
"I want to make sure you can put me up for the weekend. Dad doesn't want me along in the big city. I told him if I take the job, I won't be living with you anyway. But he wants me to ask if I can stay with you for a couple of days?"
Iwaki thinks he does have a spare room, he uses as a storage room but there is no bed in it. He tells her he will make sure she has a place to stay when she comes.
"Great, then I will see you next week and don't forget to have Katou there, okay?"
He tells her Katou will definitely be here and she will meet him and hangs up. He shakes his head because she has not changed at all but he has. He wonders what her reaction will be when she finds out Katou is not on the open market and is taken by him no less. Well he'll cross that bridge when he gets to it. He goes back into his bedroom and pulls out clothes to wear for the evening. He is getting dressed when Katou walks in from his shower.
"You're looking pretty cute, is that for me?"
Iwaki turns around, "It's always for you, love. By the way, what did you say to my sister? She can't wait to meet you, you've made a conquest over the phone and she doesn't know how cute you really are."
He turns back around brushing his hair out, "Do you really think this long hair looks okay on me? I feel weird with it this long."
Katou wraps his towel around his waist and walks over to him. He grabs the brush out of his hand, sprays some moose on his hands, rubs it on Iwaki's hair, combs it back with his fingers behind his ears, and lets it curls at the nape of his neck. He stands back and smiles at him, "There, tell me what you think of that."
Iwaki looks in the mirror and smiles because it looks nice, with out being feminine. His thick hair falls easily in waves around his face giving it a softer look. He turns from side to side admiring it from different angles. Katou tells him, for work, he can pull it all back in a ponytail or just brush it all back.
"It gives me a different look but I like it. I use to wear my hair longer when I was at Yale. However, since I've become a lawyer I always wear it short."
"You look cute with your hair like that. it makes you look younger than your thirty years." Katou has a teasing smile on his face.
Iwaki mock glares at him, "Very funny, Katou, I'm not that old yet, but I do look younger. When I first saw you, I knew you were younger than I was but I didn't think we were just three years apart. I might just give you a run for your money now."
Katou laughs, "I don't care how old you are, I love you just the way you are. You just need to lighten up and learn to have more fun, okay?"
"I am having fun with you; sorry if you think I'm a stuff shirt." He walks out of the bedroom and to the bar in the living room and pours a drink.
Katou stands in the middle of the floor and wonders what brought that on. He goes to the closet, pulls out a pair of leather pants and a black sleeveless shirt, and throws them on the bed. He goes to the mirror, looks at his own hair to see how it should be styled, and decides to pull it all back in a ponytail since it has grown so much. He gets dressed and goes into the living room.
Iwaki looks up from his drink and smiles at him. "You look really good tonight, do I need to worry?"
Katou is happy he isn't upset but he ask him anyway why he left out the way he did.
"My sister is coming next week and she wants to stay here and I don't know what to do. What do you think I should do?"
Katou pours himself a drink and walks up to him, "If she wants to stay with you, do you want me to leave while she's here?"
"No, but it may be best if you do, given the situation between us but what do you think? I can honestly say, I don't want to be without you for an entire weekend, Katou."
"Do you want my honest opinion?" Iwaki says yes. "I think you should buy a bed for the spare room. Tell her about us and let her know she is welcome to stay if she wants. Iwaki I don't think I can sleep alone now. I won't give you up for even a weekend."
He puts his drink to his lips and sips on it while waiting for Iwaki's response.
The older man walks over to the window and looks down at the people enjoying their lives on a warm Sunday evening. How did his life get so complicated? Three months ago he thought he had it all figured out. He had a completely different lifestyle with a different person and he knew what was going on in his life.
However, he wasn't as happy as he is now. His lifestyle has changed and the person he is with now is as necessary to him as the air he breathes. No one is going to make him abandon Katou for something like appearances.
He turns to his blonde lover, "We'll do what you said because being with out you for any length of time is unacceptable. If she can't accept us, than that's her problem and not ours. I'll be damned if I start living my life for someone else."
"We'll go shopping next week for a double bed. I'm sure we can have the room ready by the time she gets here. Katou smiles at him, "I knew you would come to the right decision. That's why I love you so much." He laughs at Katou, "Let's get out of here before I change my mind and want too stay here tonight."
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The group is gathering at the club for a night of fun and games…
Marc and Taki arrive at the club and see Morgan and Colin.
"Hey Marc, how are you and I see Taki has decided to join us tonight. It's good to see you again Taki."
Taki turns his head, "Its good seeing you also, sorry if you missed me but I don't like following Marc around, he might get bored. Besides we're together every night, now that we're living together."
She looks at him and then at Marc, "I didn't know you guys were that serious."
"I don't understand how you could not know." He turns to her husband, "Colin you didn't tell her about us. Shame on you, you must not keep secrets from your wife you know. She may not trust you to let her in on the gossip that's going around."
Colin laughs, "Ok Taki, my bad. I didn't think it was a big deal. It seems like the next logical step to me. Morgan why are you so surprise, you did know they were a couple. You saw the fireworks that went on here last week. If that doesn't say serious, I don't know what will. Aren't you happy for them?"
He is watching her face, since she looks at if she is in shock. He wants to know why, since she told him, there is nothing going on between her and Marc.
She looks at Marc and then at Taki, "Congratulations, I'm happy for the two of you. You just caught me by surprise so do not make a big deal of it. Did you know about this, Connie?"
"Well yes I did, but like you, I was surprised too, so you guys stop giving her a hard time. Why don't we have some champagne to celebrate? Marc I'm sure you have something that would be appropriate for this occasion. My treat okay?"
Kyle smiles at her and whispers in her ear, "Good save sweetheart." He kisses her on the ear, "Yeah Marc, that's sounds like a good idea to me. Taki you like champagne, don't you?"
Taki nods his head, "You people will celebrate anything, but yeah bring it on. I'll like to drink some champagne."
Marc goes to the cellar and Morgan goes to the back office.
"You have to forgive Morgan; she has no tact at all. She says whatever she's thinking at the time, but she is happy for you since she and Marc are close because of the club."
"I thought the two of them had a thing a while ago…am I wrong to assume that? I mean it's just they way they act around each other." Taki smiles at Colin.
"I found out after we were married they had something for a while. Did Marc tell you?"
Taki shakes his head, "No but I can tell when two people have something special with each other. They have a territorial way of acting around each other. Remember how Noah was acting, what we had was over years ago and he still tried to give Marc a hard time. People never cease to amaze me."
"You're right about that but it's in the past so I don't let it bother me. Besides we all have a past."
Kyle says, "You know that's right and to me our pasts make us the people we are now, right Connie?" Connie agrees and sips on her drink looking at Kyle with nothing but love in her eyes.
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Iwaki and Katou arrive along with Ryan and Paula. They make their way to the table as Marc is coming back with the champagne. They all greet each other and take seats. Ryan excuses himself and goes in the back to check the books before he joins them. Marc calls one of the bartenders over and tells him to bring some glasses and to take every one's orders for drinks.
Katou smiles, "What are we celebrating?"
Taki says, "Connie wanted to celebrate Marc and my moving in together, so we're having champagne."
Iwaki laughs, "I'm all for that. Why only one bottle let's have another on me. What do you think, Katou?"
"You always like drinking champagne for any reason but by all means bring another bottle. Where is Traci and Noah, I know they would like to get in on this party. They are coming, aren't they?"
Connie says, "As far as I know they'll be here."
Paula says, "Oh yeah and that guy we met at the Shadowmar is coming also. You may know him Katou, his name is Mitchell."
Katou furrowers his brow trying to remember, "Oh yeah, he's a dentist right?"
Connie says, "Yes that's the one and yes he is a dentist and a very good one to."
Iwaki sits back, looks over at Katou, and thinks to himself that Katou has never mentioned him before. I hope he isn't here to see Katou. Then he catches himself and shakes his head of the negative thoughts because he trusts Katou completely. This is one person he doesn't have to be jealous of because he knows, Katou loves him. At that time, Mitchell walks in and goes to the bar alone.
Paula spots him and excuses herself from the table. She goes to the bar, touches him on the shoulder, "You made it, remember me?"
He looks down at her and smiles, "Yes, Paula right?" He puts his hand out and she takes it. "We're sitting over at a table would you like to join us?"
"I'll be delighted too. Just let me get my drink." He gets his drink from the bartender, "I don't mean to sound bold but is Traci here with you?"
"They haven't arrived yet but she is expected here tonight she won't be alone, okay?"
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Paula brings Mitchell to the table and introduces him to the ones he hasn't met. He takes a seat next to Connie and Katou. He feels more comfortable sitting between them. he knows the two of them from the other club. He and Katou talk about some of the members and Katou tells him Iwaki is his lover.
"Really, I guess what Robin told me is correct than. Good luck to the both of you because I know it must be hard being together and all. You seem pretty happy now. You were always smiling but you seem kind of off, I don't get that vibe from you now."
He leans around to Iwaki, "I hope you know you're responsible for his happiness. I've have never seen him this happy before so don't let him down okay?"
Iwaki puts his arm around Katou's shoulder, "This is one person who's happiness means more to me than my own. You don't have to worry about him, trust me I have it covered, right Katou?" He puts his hand on top of Iwaki's, "Yeah, you do…and I'm so happy now that it's scary."
Connie hands Mitchell a glass, "We're having a celebration so join us."
"Really and what are we celebrating?" Taki tells him about him and Marc moving in together and Mitchell sits back and says good for you. Marc is pouring champagne when Morgan and Ryan come from the back office. They take their seats when Ryan says, "I'm glad you could join us Mitchell, I want you to meet my cousin Morgan."
They both greet each other and Connie raises her glass in a toast. "Here's to Marc and Taki may you always find happiness with each other in a bond that can't be broken." Everyone says, Here! Here! As Traci and Noah walk up.
Traci says, "Hello everyone what's going on? Is there a celebration?"
Katou laughs, "We're toasting, Taki and Marc. Have a glass of champagne you two." They take their seats and Traci holds out her glass for some champagne. Noah is quiet at first than he says, "I'll have a glass too. Good luck to the both of you."
Traci is watching him in amusement and Mitchell is watching her. She hasn't seen him yet because she is looking at the reaction on Noah's face when he hears the news.
Noah says, "So the two of you have moved in together huh?" Traci smiles, "I guess that was the only logical step to take since you are so into each other, I think it's great."
Taki smiles, "Why thank you Traci and by the way do you two know Mitchell? He has joined us for the evening."
Traci looks over at Mitchell and smiles a hello. He greets both of them and Noah says hello. He is thinking what the hell is going on what is this guy doing here. He says, "How do you like the club, this is your first time right?"
"Yes it is…Ryan was kind enough to invite me here to hear some jazz and so far I'm having a good time. Do you come here a lot?"
"Well when ever I'm in town we both come here and I'm sure you'll like it here too." The music starts to play and Colin and Morgan get up to dance. Kyle gets up and pulls Connie up with him to the dance floor. Mitchell looks over at Noah and says, "Do you mind if I dance with Traci?"
He looks up at Mitchell, "I guess not if she doesn't mind." He looks over at Traci and she smiles at him, "Of course not. I would love to." She bends down and kisses the top of his head as she leaves with Mitchell to dance. He watches as the two of them go on the dance floor, turns back to the table, and sips on his drink.
Marc smiles to himself and puts his arm on the back of Taki's chair and whispers in his ear. Taki smiles at him and shakes his head and laughs. Katou is watching them and turns to Iwaki and winks. He smiles back, picks up his drink, and takes a sip. As long as Marc is with Taki he doesn't have to worry about him coming on to Katou and it looks as though Taki has him completely in the palms of his hands.
He leans back and glances at Noah wondering if he is jealous that Traci is dancing with the new guy. Noah is watching the two of them very intently. He wonders if he is the one Marc was talking about when he said Traci could get over him. He did come from the other club and Traci did try to defend him the other night. He is probably the reason she was there in the first place, damn! Why didn't he see it at first? He looks over at Marc and thinks he is more than likely laughing at him and eating it up. The bastard!
"Is something on your mind Noah? You look as if there is something you want to ask me." Marc smiles and picks up his drink. He knows, it has probably dawn on him that Mitchell is the one he is saying Traci is screwing.
"As a matter of fact I do have something to ask you, but it can wait until later I'm in no hurry." He sits back and thinks this is just what he wants. He wants him to make a fool of himself in front of everybody. Well he will not give him the satisfaction of losing his cool in front of everyone.
He turns to Paula, "This guy Mitchell seems like a nice guy. When I met him the other night, he seem like he would fit right in this little group of ours. I'm glad you invited him tonight. To bad he missed our little dance troupe."
He looks over at Taki, "Does this guy step that you know of, seeing that the two of you are friends from the club."
"Well he's friends with Katou and Connie also but I really can't say. Besides, he would need a partner wouldn't he? As it is there are a lot of us doing this but if you want to ask him I guess its okay with me."
Marc pipes up with, "That's ridiculous, and we already have enough people now."
Iwaki laughs, "I hate to say this but I agree we don't need anymore people in this thing."
Taki is laughing, "I guess you're right because we would look like a chorus line. All we would need to do is hold on to each other and kick our feet up."
Katou is laughing at him, "Please don't let me get that vision in my head. I can see us now bending over to moon the audience. Seeing Iwaki doing something like that is almost worth it." He is laughing so hard that Iwaki hits him on the back of his head in a playful gesture. He grabs his head and says that hurts to which he then rubs the spots he has hit. He smiles at Katou and shakes his head. "You say some of the dumbest things it's not mooning the audience it's shaking your fanny, right Taki?"
He looks over at them laughing, "I think it is called that but we all know it's only for women to do, as a temptation to the men who are being teased."
"Well I don't like to be teased…unless it's by Paula here. Do you want to tease me Paula?" She is laughing at him when she says, "Now why would I want to tease you? I know you don't take well to teasing." He smiles down at her, kisses her on the side of her neck, "That's my girl; you know exactly what turns me on."
"Hey, you two, you make me want to go on the dance floor and pull Traci back here just to get a kiss from her. Why don't you have some pity on me, please?"
"Next time grab her first man, you know he came alone. He's going to ask Paula to dance and I have to be gracious and say yes. He is a guest after all and I did invite him. I love new people coming to the club and having a good time."
Marc looks at Taki, "Yeah, me to. I always love when new people come." Taki looks right into his eyes, leans over, and kisses him on the nose and pulls back. However, all he does is smile at the thought that he would kiss him in public like that because this is a first for him but somehow it feels good. He gets up and tells Taki to come with him. Taki gets up from the table and follows him to the back. Everyone watches as the two of them go into the office.
Katou smiles, "Now that's what I call not caring who knows whom you love." He sits back and smiles to himself. Noah is livid but he's trying to control his temper he's telling himself that he did that on purpose for his benefit. Well he'll pay for that and soon. Noah puts on a brave face, "I guess those two are like newlyweds they can't keep their hands off each other, even in public I see."
He takes a sip of his drink and shakes his head. Katou pats his back and whispers, "You know Noah you have to move on. Taki and Marc are two consenting adults. I for one think its cute how he kissed him on impulse like that, don't you?"
Paula smiles, "I don't understand why that isn't done more often. I guess you have to be confident in yourself to do that knowing, so many people would disapprove."
Iwaki smiles, "Don't tell him that Paula, he has a reason for everything he says. Am I right Katou?"
"Now why would you say something like that? I am not working on an agenda here. I would not kiss you on the lips and make you feel uncomfortable…maybe behind the ear I would." He smiles as he says this because Iwaki knows he is capable of just about anything.
"I don't care what they do. No one is going to stop me from kissing Paula when the mood hits me but I do try to control myself."
Noah gets up from his seat, excuses himself, and heads for the men's room. The other two couples from the dance floor are returning to their seats and Traci looks at his back, "What happen this time?" Mitchell pulls her chair out for her as she sits down.
"Nothing, he probably went to the bathroom which is where I'm going, I'll be right back." Katou watches as he leaves and thinks he left to talk to Noah and calm him down. He leans back and listens to the conversation around him. He looks at Traci and Mitchell and can tell, the two of them seems to know each other pretty well. He sits up, begins to pay attention as Mitchell leans over, and whispers in Traci's ear. She looks at him smile and nods her head.
She looks up and sees, Katou is looking at her so she smiles at him, "Would you like to dance Katou?"
He gives her a half smile, "Sure why not you seem to be the belle of the ball." He gets up, walks around to her, and leads her to the dance floor.
Paula looks at the two of them, "I wonder what that was all about? They sure seem to have gotten pretty close lately."
"Now Paula don't get jealous you still have me." She pushes his arm and says, "I'm not jealous but it seem as though she was trying to get him away to talk to him, wouldn't you say?" Ryan looks at the two of them on the dance floor, "You know you're right, they do look like they have a secret or something. Maybe because he took Traci home that night she was upset so now she feels as though she can talk to him."
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