Notes: Oh my gosh!!! I can't believe I've hibernated that long!!! Hey guys, you aren't mad at me or something, right?! Please don't be angry with me… I have an explanation… A really good one!!!
You see the reason why I totally forgot to write in this log book is because of some pleasurable, unexpected turn of events. Would you forgive my sloppiness and my not updating in so long a time if I explained it to you? You would?! Really?! *big puppy dog eyes* Thank you very much!!
Well, do you remember that I've had an experiment regarding my infatuation with Bon at some point in time? [1] I've decided then that I should find my one fortune elsewhere as Bon and Tsuzuki are obviously made for one another.
At that time the experiment failed but I eventually recovered and accepted the fact that Bon will never be mine. If I remember correctly the experiment was never finished due to an unfortunate circumstance. And since I've had a lot of time in my hands, I decided to pursue the half finished experiment.
So where exactly was I with the experiment? Well, I distinctly remembered that I wrote a list of possible candidates to set my eyes on at the last part of that other log book. Sure there may be lots and lots of people in the office but there are only a few worth pursuing.
I mean do you think I would fall for Kachou after the menacing incidents with the sweets? *shudders* And Tsuzuki is definitely a no-no since he and Hisoka-chan had already hooked up. I'm not really up to school girl types so Wakaba-chan, Yuma and Saya are out of the picture. Terazuma? Nope, he's too weird for me, and besides he had mistaken Bon for a girl once and he might do that little number on me… That would truly be a nightmare.
Hmmm… And I don't believe in cross breeding or whatever so the Gushoushin brothers are out. 003? Oh please. She's like my daughter, or sister, or aunt… Well you get the picture with me and 003… If we hooked up… It will be like incest or something. *shudders*
Watason? Definitely not!! He looks like a walking corpse if you ask me!! I'd have to be totally and absolutely blind to be attracted to that… thing. The earl? Well, I can't see him even if I have a 20-20 vision. If you haven't noticed already, he's invisible and really hung up on Tsuzuki, so even if I took a risk with the earl, it would be no use. *sighs*
So that leaves me with the boring as toast, money-manic, slave-driver Tatsumi. That doesn't sound much right? But what choice do I have? He's the only one left with the good looks and a little likable personality. Hmmm… Our little date from the last experiment is still fresh on my mind. It was no doubt the worst date recorded in history.
But you all know me. I don't give up. As long as there's little hope, I'll cling on to it. And I do believe that Tatsumi is a catch… As soon as I fix him up.
And guess what?! I've fixed him up!! And yes, we're together now!!! And that is my excuse for not writing in the log book for a long, long time. You see, he's such hard work that after I executed each and every experiment, I'm bushed, tired and all I could do is collapse on my bed and sleep the moment my back touches the mattress. So I haven't had the time to write anything.
But before you frown thinking that you've missed such a grand experiment, because I haven't wrote it down… Don't you worry!!! Cause I've committed all the proceedings in my memory. And besides, I think that this whole saga isn't to be forgotten in such a short period of time. So without further ado here's:
Page 3 of Watari's World of Wonders Experiments Log Book
Subject: Ensnaring Tatsumi!!!
Experiment number 1. The classic, courting!!
So first I figure out the question: What's the best way to let a person know you want them? Well, obviously you need court them. Shower them with little gifts, occasionally talk to them… You know endear yourself to them in any way possible.
So first stop: gifts. I ask myself, if I am Tatsumi what would I want? I tick possible things to give, and have come up with three things: the calculator, a log book and possibly some good pens.
You ask me why those three very unromantic things? Well don't blame me!!! I was thinking just like Tatsumi and obviously if I was the man I would want something that has to do with keeping money and keeping track of it. We all know that Tatsumi-san is very strict with the budget, hence the calculator would be one hell of a help to him. The log book… Well, I just threw it in since I can't think of any more but… Oh well… I just thought that he might want to list down all those who have some debt with the treasury and those expenses he have to keep in track with. I said that the logbook would be unnecessary because, well, Tatsumi can very well keep track of things without writing them down… I have a hunch that the man has a superb and possibly a photographic memory. And the pens? Well obviously he needs it to write down the data.
But heck!!! I'm going for romance here!! I'm not giving him a platonic Christmas gift or something, right?! You might think that I'm innovative and all that but I think when it comes to romance… The classic never fails. So what do I do?
I buy him roses and chocolates. Yup. Corny ain't it? *sighs* But it worked!! Ha!! You think it wouldn't right? So I gave them to him anonymously. At first.
Actually, being the sly dog that I am, I delivered them myself, saying I found them at the door as I was going in. You wouldn't believe this, but he blushed!!! Yup, he blushed!!! Looked like a giant tomato if you ask me… But very kawaii!!!
Especially when he read the card, which read:
Dearest Tatsumi-san,
Roses are red,
Violets are blue
As your eyes is
This is one of the things
I love about you!!!
From,
Your long time admirer
So of course I teased him about it and made my move, well our conversation roughly goes like this:
"So you have an admirer, Tatsumi-san!!!" I say to him playfully while eyeing his dumbstruck reaction.
"I… Ah…" Tatsumi muttered still very flustered. I walked over to the table and fingered one of the deep red roses gently. I looked at him straight in the eye.
"So who do you think your secret admirer is?" I ask him. This time I enforced a huge amount of control to sound serious. I'm just going to say this once but… I just love teasing him. Especially when he cringes like he does now. Tatsumi recovered and the faint pink in his cheeks only a tell tale of the later majestic flush. He dropped the card down near the roses and straightened his tie. He looked down, uncharacteristically though as he always looked so confident.
"I think it's just a prank." He whispered more to himself than as an answer to me. I raised my eyebrows in surprise. Why would he think that this is a prank? I mean, look at him!!! He's hot and such an eye candy. For sure things like this should be normal to him. I mean, him having numerous admirers…
"Why would it be?" I ask him curious. He just shook his head and rubbed his temples. After awhile he took of his glasses and looked at the door.
"Maybe you should go. I'm turning in. It's been a long afternoon." He said as he hung his head. Again, I raise my eyebrows questioning. But I do not push the topic further. I made a move to walk out but of course I can't help myself so I made one more comment.
"You know, that one admirer isn't enough. With your good looks and wonderful personality I'd say a hundred more admirers would suffice." I said with sincerity shining in my eyes. He looked at me shocked and after a moment or two just as I turned my back on him, I saw that he was quickly matching the deep red roses I gave him. And most of all, I saw him smile.
So what do you think? It went well right?! Hmmm… If I do say so myself that last comment took the crowning glory. I think that with that simple statement, I let him know that I think that he's a catch or that I may be infatuated with him. And besides that blush and smile let me gauge that I might have some hope with him. That he might return my quickly flourishing emotions for him… Now that's a good thought… A very good thought…
Conclusion. I may be diverting myself to forget my feelings for Bon, but I think I just found something in Tatsumi I didn't see before and I think that given the chance I might fall for him.
I think that my initial impression of Tatsumi had changed… With that simple conversation of ours… Well, let's just say that I've been given a little insight about his other, hidden side. He's always so tough, prudent, confident… But just like any normal person he had his weaknesses, a softer side to him. With what I gathered he seems a little 'unconfident' about him having suitors or admirers. Maybe something concerning with his past, something I don't know...
But I certainly know that I want to learn more of the man, to learn more about his other side… To know him as a whole. Yup, I think I might be falling for him… Yup… *drifts off*
Oh!!! Yeah… On with the conclusion… Uhh… Phase 1 of Ensnaring Tatsumi… a resounding SUCCESS!!!!
Experiment number 2. Coming out in the open
Well since I've already confirmed that Tatsumi-san wouldn't be such a prude regarding suitors, I decided to come out in the open and tell him that it was me who bought him the flowers and the chocolates and I would definitely not hide the fact that I am courting him. I would let the public know my intentions for him.
Of course I wouldn't advertise that I'm after a certain blue-eyed treasurer but I'm certainly not keeping it from them either. This way Tatsumi will know that I'm rather serious about him. But if he says otherwise that he would want to hide my courting with him to the public then so be it. I aim to please.
So with another batch of long stemmed red roses and the yummy Ferrero Rocher chocolates I made my way to his office, wearing a pristine, gleaming new set of… Lab coat. I would wear a three piece suit like he is but… My resources are quite on the low side so I just settled for the best that I can get. And besides even if I do have the funds to buy one, I wouldn't have the time to buy myself one. As Tatsumi would, 'Time is money'. Odd… I always thought that it went like: 'Time is Gold'. Oh well, gold means a lot of money so it should be the same.
You should see the look on Tatsumi's face when I strode in. He looked like he just saw prince charming strutting in with his white horse… well okay… He didn't look that, it was more like he saw me transforming into the prince's great, white horse. Talk about major dumbstruck!!!
"Watari-san?! Are you feeling well?" He asked me nervously as he eyed my pristine, gleaming lab coat. Well, excuse me!! It isn't my fault that I always encounter mishaps in the lab leaving my coat dirty and stained!!! Hmmp!! Is it really that a miracle that I wear something so clean?
But instead of acting like a retard and acting all insulted and stuff, I broke into an easy smile. I walked over to him with such grace and confidence I nearly surprised myself. I handed him the flowers and chocolates. He looked up and resembled a fish out of water.
"Watari-san… What is the meaning of this?" He asked me, trying so hard to gain composure when I could clearly see that his nerves were frazzled.
"Giving them to you. I hope you enjoyed the other I gave you." I said as I let my smile grow wider still. I winked at him and his face dawned with realization.
"So it was you who…" He trailed off. I knew he was talking about the flowers I gave him and said that I've found it at the door. So I nodded.
"Indeed. I trust you enjoyed them?" I asked him smoothly as I let myself sit in one of the plush chairs situated at Tatsumi's table.
"What do you think you're doing?" Tatsumi hissed as he sat down and set the things I gave him on the table. He rubbed his temples as if he had a big headache going on.
"Uh… Giving you flowers?" I asked playfully.
"I can see that!!" He growled as he removed his glasses and placed them together with the flowers.
"What I want to know is why?"
"Why? Because I like you?" I asked.
"I know you like Kurosaki-kun." Tatsumi stated. I winced.
"He has Tsuzuki now."
"So you think that I'm a good replacement?" He asked me dangerously. Uh-oh… So he thinks I'm doing this out of spite or out of loneliness or something. Of course who would want to be second fiddle?
"Tatsumi… I…"
"Watari-san, I suggest you stop this now if you intend to have me as your second fiddle." He's not looking hurt but he's not looking reprimanding either. But to me he looks broken apart by something. He's looking like a lost boy. Now that made me think… If I really don't feel anything for him then why am I feeling guilty? Sure, my original intention was for him to be a diversion but I know now that I do care deeply for him and I want to make this work.
"That's not the case Tatsumi-san. My intentions are clear. Bon's just a friend to me now, and I won't and ever will dream you as second fiddle. You are different from him." I say my voice laced with pleading.
He looks at me, his eyes analyzing. Then maybe seeing that indeed I am telling the truth, he nods and sighs.
"That may be your case Watari-san but I on the other hand, am not ready."
"Why?" I ask him.
"I don't want to be unfair to you."
"What do you mean unfair?"
"As I hate playing second fiddle to somebody else, I also hate using someone to cover someone else's place." Oh. Of course. I should have known. He liked… No loved Tsuzuki. And maybe he still does.
"I see. But don't you want to try to give us a try? It's not as if we're hooking up already. There's a get to know you stage and other various stages… All I'm asking for is a simple date. We take this one step at a time." I say after a moment of thought. He looked like contemplating so I leave him be for awhile.
"So what do you say?" I ask after a moment of silence. He reached for his glasses and replaced it on his face. He looked at me smiling slightly.
"Sure. But don't say I didn't warn you." He said his eyes laughing with mirth. I chuckled and turned to leave.
And yup, since I cant hold my tongue for my life I made another petty comment.
"I can tell you liked my card yesterday judging from the way your face looked like a red lamp…" I see the adorable red faced Tatsumi again as I continued.
"I hope you like my card today…" I said as I winked at him and made my way out.
That went well… Even if it started out rough at first. Now I have a date to set and look forward to. I've already asked but I haven't set the date yet and I'm really looking forward to making everything perfect.
What? You're asking me what Tatsumi's card read? Uhh…. I'm kind of shy about it… But since you're asking… I guess I should… But don't tell me I'm that mushy!!! One stab at it and I'm done writing here!! Okay?!
Dearest Tatsumi,
I'm sorry if I kept my identity from you the last time I gave you those flowers. Don't think I'm baiting you or something. My intentions are good and I promise I won't do anything shameful…
Oh and the poem? It's true. I really love your eyes. I hope I can see them laughing and glinting softly more often… Not that I don't like your eyes when they're glaring dangerously. It just makes me think twice about approaching you.
Just kidding. I really hope you give me chance to prove myself. I swear to Tsuzuki's twelve gods that I won't fail you. That's a promise.
Love,
Watari
P.S You're so cure when you're blushing!! I should find more ways to make you blush!!!
Conclusion. Another job well done by the Love Master!!! And as I said and Tatsumi said earlier… I would take things slow. After all we're treading soft grounds here… Tatsumi thinks we're moving a little too fast since we're still nursing broken hearts. But I'm willing to give it a try. Everybody deserves happiness and love.
t.b.c
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A/N:
[1] The experiment I was taking about was the one I made in Could it be any Harder, chapter 3…
I think I've made this as an indirect sequel to that since I made references to that other fic of mine regarding Tatsumi's infatuation with Tsuzuki as with Watari and Bon and how they went about it…
Hmmm… I don't think this experiment chapter is humor all the way…. I hope that's alright with you….
And please give me some ideas/suggestions on Watari's next experiments!!! I'm running out of ideas!! :)