Chapter 11

Cross the Floor by taketo

Disclaimer: please see chapter 1

Thank you so much for reading! I really appreciate it and the reviews, knowing that there are so many other fics around. Sorry for the late update. Work! Anyway here's chap. 11. Enjoy!

Kitty Club.

The private karaoke room was filled with smoke and the strong smell of liquor hung in the air. And as if programmed, the hostesses were dutifully pouring booze into the glasses even before it was really empty.

Out of all the people in the room, Aya only knew Leo. He didn't have a clue who the rest were and one of them, a middle aged man who was slightly on the obese side was singing his heart out. Each time he went off key or hit a wrong note, Aya winced but the men and hostesses clapped and cheered him on.

The drink tasted just fine but only after a few sips Aya felt like he had had a whole bottle instead! Shaking his head to clear the fog surrounding it, Aya reached for his mobile….

"Fujimiya-san!" One of the so called hostess at the club, seated to Aya's right exclaimed and place her slim hand over Aya's. "Why the mobile? You're here to have fun!"

Pushing the hand so not gently away, Aya struggled to speak. It took a few tries before he could. "Get away from me bitch!"

The woman giggled girlishly. "Oh dear someone's angry!"

"Yes! Someone is!" The other hostess seated on Aya's agreed.

The first hostess snuggled closer to Aya and purred into his ear. "Why don't you give me that phone and let us show you some real fun!"

The second hostess did the same and whispered seductively. "We'll leave these noisy drunks!"

Aya hardly heard what they said. His head was spinning! What the hell was happening to him? He had to get out of here but he was in no condition to walk let alone drive! He had no idea where his bodyguard, Enomoto was… Hidaka! He'll try and call him! But first he had to take care of these two bitches.

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In another bar…

"Who is it Ken-kun?" Omi peered over Ken's shoulder.

Ken just frowned and brought his mobile to his ear. "Moshi moshi."

There was no answer just heavy breathing. If it wasn't for the caller ID, Ken would have just hung up. But the name on the screen was Aya's. "Aya-san?"

Aya could hear Ken calling his name but it was so hard to answer. His brain refused to work. His tongue and eye lids felt heavy. He had used a lot of energy convincing the two bitches that before they could have fun, he had to make this very important phone call. A phone call to the wife!

Aya took a deep breath. Ken knows it's him but had no clue where he was. Clenching his mobile for strength, Aya said. "Hidaka, … I'm at the Kitty Club…. come."

That was it. The pounding in his head was too much, the singing was getting from bad to worse. He can only hope that Ken understood. Aya slumped forward and the mobile fell from his hand. The first hostess smiled and quickly slipped the phone into her pocket.

The line went dead. "Aya-san? Moshi moshi? Damn it!" Ken quickly speed dialed Aya's number. No answer! The mobile was switched off. "Damn it!" Ken cursed again.

"What happened?" Both Yohji and Omi wore similar frowns.

"I don't know. Aya-san said that he is at the Kitty Club. His speech was slurred and slow."

Yohji grinned. "It's a club, maybe he had one too many!"

Ken shook his head, zipping up his jacket. "Aya-san doesn't really drink. Even if he does, not enough to make him drunk. Something's not right."

"Are you sure you're not making a big deal of this?" Yohji asked one of his best undercover agent.

"Yeah, I'll call you later." Ken grabbed his helmet and made his way to the door.

"Be careful Ken-kun!" Omi called after him.

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Kitty Club…

"How much did you give him?!" Leo demanded to the hostess that was with Aya.

"Just a little." She indicated with her thumb and index finger.

"Stupid woman! I just wanted him to loosen up not totally flat out like that!" Leo spat out in anger. He had instructed the hostess to spike Aya's drink but apparently the woman slipped in too much.

"He's alright, see he is getting up." She pointed with a scarlet fingernail.

"Alright, entertain him." Leo said gruffly.

"Sure, we'll just take him to the other room….would you like to join us?" The hostess smiled suggestively at Leo.

Giving her a frosty glare, he snapped. "Just make sure he doesn't leave."

She smiled again. The old man was asking her to do something that she could execute even in her sleep!! "Of course."

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Ken pushed his bike to the limit. He could feel something wasn't right. Ken had used and taken every short cut he could think of to get to Kitty Club. Now as he made a left turn into a back lane, he could clearly see Kitty Club's bright neon signboard. He slowed down and parked his bike at the side. He hopped off his bike and raced up the stairs.

At the entrance of the club, he was greeted by the club's hostesses.

"Good evening, welcome!" They smiled sweetly and bowed.

Bowing in return, Ken inquired. "The private karaoke rooms?"

"Upstairs, if you would like…" The hostess didn't get to finish. Ken was gone.

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Upstairs….

"Come on Fujimiya-san. Let's go and have our own fun, hmmmm?" The first hostess took hold of his arm and started to help Aya up.

Aya realized this and struggled out of her grip. He had to stay here or Ken won't be able to find him. "No…."

"No?" The hostess was puzzled. "Just now you said you wanted to have fun."

"Just sit here, I don't feel like moving." Aya pushed her away as she attempted to take him arm. "And you…" Aya lifted a shaky finger to the other hostess. "Stay away from me."

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Ken made his way upstairs and to his dismay there were a whole row of private rooms.

Aya could be in any of them! And from the tone of his voice, Ken knew he had to get to his boss fast! The back! Ken thought. Start from the back! Ken ran to the back and almost collided with two guards at a door.

Two guards! Interesting! Smiling to himself Ken thought this would be a good place to start! Ignoring the two guards, Ken nonchalantly made his way to the door.

"Hold it. Where do you think you're going?" One of the guards, a burly man held up a hand in front of Ken's face.

Fighting the urge to slap the offending hand away, Ken just smiled and replied.

"My boss. He called me to come up …"

"Who's your boss?" asked the other fellow who was pencil thin.

"Fujimiya-san. You know the guy who owns Fujimiya Inc. Tall guy with flaming red hair…" Ken answered, his eyes trained on both guards.

"Nope! He isn't here. Move along, bud!" The guard shoved Ken away.

Ken stood his ground, refusing to budge. He had noticed a reaction in the skinny guard upon the mentioning of Aya's name. He is here!

With his feet slightly apart, Ken clenched his fists. "Bud? I'm not your bud!" One fist landed on the jaw of the burly guard and another fist punched the other guard's gut.

Both guards staggered to the back. Ken didn't give them the opportunity to fight back. He stepped back and swiftly gave the two guards a side kick and punch that knocked them out. Straightening his clothes, Ken slowly slid the door open.

Although Aya's head was pounding like hell, he kept on trying to convince both women that he just wanted to stay there and kept an eye on the door. Where was Ken? Aya asked himself desperately. He wasn't sure how long he could keep this up. The feeling of wanting to pass out was so strong. He nearly did just now but managed to fight it off.

And then like on cue, the door slid open and a mop of brown hair popped in. Leo who happened to turn to the door frowned. Who could that be? He had specifically told them (the club people) his party didn't want to be disturbed.

"Hidaka!" Leo instantly recognized Aya's bodyguard. After all he was the one who sent Ken to Aya. "What are you doing here?"

Ken bowed politely and wished him a good evening. "I came because…"

As quickly as he could, Aya stood up and declared rather loudly. "Aaaargh… I think I'm going to be sick!"

In a flash Ken was by Aya's side. He placed Aya's arm over his shoulders and used his other hand to support Aya's much taller frame. "I better bring him to the gents." Ken smiled apologetically to everyone and led Aya out.

"Let us help." The two hostesses who were with Aya just now quickly offered.

Ken just waved them away and assured them he could handle it. Adjusting his grip around Aya's waist, Ken stepped out of the room and as fast as he could half dragged and half carried Aya to the men's rest room.

They barely made it on time. Aya gripped the shinny black porcelain bowl at the sides and threw up. Exhausted, he leaned weakly against the wall.

"Here…" Ken offered his hand to Aya. Aya took it and Ken pulled him up. "Wash your face, you'll feel better." Ken advised.

Aya turned the tap and splashed a handful of cold water onto his face, not caring if his shirt got wet. Silently Ken handed his some towels and Aya accepted them gratefully.

"Much better?" Ken handed him more towels.

"Yes, I…I hardly had a glass…" Aya took the towels and wiped away any remaining droplets of water from his face. "Let's go." Aya balled the towels and started to move only to stop almost immediately. He may be feeling better but his head was still spinning.

"Whoa Aya-san…." Ken steadied his boss. "Little steps, huh? Come on…" Ken placed Aya's hand over his shoulder just like he did earlier on. "Home or the karaoke room?"

Aya smirked at the mention of the latter. "Home."

Ken "Okay, I just wonder where Enomoto is…."

"Fujimiya-san!" Enomoto came bursting through the door and bowed. "I'm so sorry…"

Ken cut his apology sharply. "Bring the car up front!"

Enomoto swallowed. "Hai…" He bowed again and scurried out the door.

"Let's go Hidaka, This entire place is starting to get on my nerves." Aya said, leaning heavily against Ken for support. He was sure he didn't that much but why the hell did he feel like his head was about to explode?

They just stepped out of the rest room and found Leo waiting for them outside.

"Are you alright, Aya?" To anyone passing by Leo sounded and looked concerned but Aya was doubtful.

"Not really. I'm gonna call it a night." Aya replied and nudged Ken to keep moving. He was in no mood to talk.

"Come on Aya. You just drank a bit too much. Let the ladies entertain you. There are other rooms…" Leo placed a hand on Aya's arm.

"No thanks! And who the hell recommended those two bitches? Let's go!" Aya shook off Leo's hand.

"Wakatta, good night Aya." Leo said as Ken led Aya into the lift.

Aya didn't even bother to reply and instead ordered Ken to press the 'close' button.

Leo watched the lift doors until it closed. His eyes burning with anger. Why the hell was he being so difficult? Why could he just be like his father and brother?!

"Mitsui-san."

Leo whipped around and came face to face with the moustache and bearded man whom he usually met in a limo. "You shouldn't sneak up on people."

"How goes the boy? Still the same I suppose?"

"It's the bloody hostess fault, she over did it with his drink. So he's a little messed up."

The moustache man laughed dryly. "I don't think that's the problem. He's just not into this. We've tried just about everything but nothing happened. He is still as straight laced when he first joined. "

"Well we could…"

"What? Plant a much more seductive secretary? Lavish him with more gifts? Invite him to more…"

"No, why don't we just tell him the truth?"

"Ha! Ha! Are you serious Leo? Too much to drink perhaps?" The moustache man sneered. "I was watching him. He had the look of disgust on his face the entire time he was here! There's no way he can be one of us."

"But…"

The moustache man pulled Leo aside, moving towards the door that led to the stairs.

"Or are you starting to have second thoughts? The merger with us is no longer a priority to you?"

"Of course not!" Leo replied indignantly. "I know where my priorities are!"

"Good!" The moustache man smiled wickedly. "We can't afford to wait any longer. We've wasted enough time as it is. Get rid of him."

Mitsui Leo nodded. His brain was already figuring out a way to get rid of the last member of the Fujimiya family. He was fond of Aya but this merger was more important and nothing must get in his way. "Very well and I know just… what was that?" Leo paused, he heard someone sneezing.

"Sounds like from behind this door!" Moustache man reached for the door and yanked it open.

Nagi groaned. Why the hell did he have to sneeze at that time? Quickly he pulled his hood over his head and ran down the stairs. He could hear both Leo and the moustache man bellowing to their own people to chase after him.

"Get him damn it!" Leo shouted to his people. "If you can't, just shoot!"

Nagi heard the order and ran faster but a bullet was faster. Leo's and moustache man's people were now chasing and shooting at him as well. Nagi knew there was no way he could dodge all the bullets and kept running.

"Aarggh!" Nagi fell forward. There was a searing pain in his shoulder. One of the bullets had found its mark in his shoulder. Shrugging off the pain, Nagi continued down the stairs and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he was on the 1st floor. One more to go and he will be on the ground floor… "Aaarghh…!"

Another bullet hit Nagi and this time in his arm. Ignoring the pain, Nagi pushed the door and shot through the front door, shocking the hostesses and clients alike. He must have made quite a sight. Blood staining his jacket and dripping down his arm. Clutching his wounded arm, Nagi ran across the road and flagged down a taxi.

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Back in the Kitty Club

"Dammit!" Leo cursed into his phone when his people called to report. "Chase after the taxi! What? I don't care! Look for the taxi! " Leo muttered another curse and hung up. "Bloody imbeciles! All of them!"

"Calm down Mitsui-san. Our people shot him twice. There's blood everywhere and the poor bastard is probably bleeding to death somewhere." The moustache man leaned against the wall and lit a cigarette.

"What if he heard something?" Leo was still not sure.

Inhaling deeply, the moustache man replied "We never mentioned any name. We could have been talking about anyone! Relax Leo! Don't sweat over the small things." He patted Leo's shoulder and moved away.

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Aya's room….

Ken gently laid Aya on the bed and prepared to leave but not before quickly glancing through the room. It was kept plain and simple. There was nothing fancy about the room, just the bare necessities. Nor were there much personal items in the room. It was as if the occupant of the room didn't plan to stay long.

"Hidaka…"

"Hai, Aya-san."

"Sit with me for a while will you?" Aya hated to sound needy but he was really feeling awful.

"Hai but let me get you some tea. It will make you feel better."

"I think I had enough of liquid down my throat."

"Yes but this will make you better."

Aya pulled a pillow over his face. "Fine…."

Ken grinned. "I'll be back before you know it."

A few minutes later….

"Aya-san?" Ken gently prodded Aya.

"Hmmph…" came the muffled reply.

"Here's the tea. It's not too hot, so you can drink it straight away. " Ken helped Aya to get up and placed the mug in his hand.

"What is it?" Aya croaked.

"Tea that will flush out any toxins in your system. Since you said you didn't have much to drink, there's a possibility they spiked your drink. Even if they didn't, this tea is good for you." Ken explained, watching his boss closely.

Aya drained the last bit of the tea. "I suppose you're wondering what the hell happened."

"Hai…" Ken took the empty mug and placed it carefully on the nightstand.

"Leo called…" Aya lowered himself slowly. Any fast and sudden movement made him nauseous. "Invited me to the club. Threatened to come over if I didn't come. To avoid that, I went."

"Hmmm, I just wish you called me."

"I did."

"Before that."

"I thought it was nothing besides you had that thing to do."

Ken sighed inwardly. "You know that Leo has plans for you."

"Hn… " Aya just turned to his side and closed his eyes. He was feeling sleepy now.

Ken took the cue. Time for him to leave. "Good night Aya-san."

The bodyguard rose and headed to the door, not expecting an answer. And sure enough he never got one.

Pulling the door slowly behind him, Ken glanced at his watch. It was almost 1:30am.

He was dead tired but there was still Enomoto to be dealt with. Sleep will just have to wait.

End of 11.