Note- just go with it- further notes at the end!
here ya go! For everyone who's been waiting for some ranken-ness ^^ (grrrr! Tried to post this yesterday but ffnet was down! ;-;)
~*~*~*~*~*~
Hands slightly trembling with anticipation, Ken took the blindfold off.
"Oh. My. God!" Ken looked at Aya with adoring eyes. And then tried to jump across the car and hug him. The seat belt and picnic basket stopped him.
As he struggled to get out of the car Ken babbled the entire time. "Oh my god Aya! I can't believe you got tickets! You are the best ever! Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!"
Aya laughed as he helped Ken stand up. The brunette promptly glomped him. "I can't believe you got us tickets for one of the biggest games of the season!" Ken stared at the soccer stadium in awe. "I really wanted to go to this game too. Thank you!" He glomped Aya again.
The red head laughed. "You're welcome Ken. And you'll have to thank Omi too. He helped me get the tickets and found out which game you wanted to go to."
Ken beamed. "You guys are the best!" He grabbed Aya's hand and pulled him towards the entrance. Violet eyes smiled as he followed the brunette.
~*~
Omi ran up and glomped Yohji from behind. "Whoa! What's up Chibi?"
"They should be there by now." Omi beamed and he bounced on his toes.
Yohji smiled. "You are so kawaii."
~*~
Ken couldn't stand still. If he wasn't dancing around he was bouncing on the balls of his feet.
Aya had a small smile on his face the entire time. Ken was like a child experiencing something new and exciting for the first time.
They quickly made their way through the gate and towards their seats.
Ken bounced in his seat the entire time they were waiting for the game to start. Aya had never seen him so wound up.
~*~
After the first quarter Aya remembered the picnic basket. Looking inside he found a warm blanket on top. He smiled, it was just like Omi to make sure they were taken care of. Under that there was an assortment of food, some paper plates, two cups, and a thermos.
"Ken do you want something to eat?"
"Huh?" Chocolate eyes slowly pulled themselves away from the field. "Oh, yea. Thanks."
Aya fixed both of them plates of food and handed one to Ken. The brunette sat down and started stuffing his face with out even looking at the food.
Several bites later he looked at Aya. "Hey this is good!"
Aya chuckled. "Of course, Omi made it just for us."
"He's the best." Ken beamed as his eyes swung back to the field.
Aya was almost jealous of the game. Almost. After all, it was Ken's birthday and they were here for him. So he sat back and continued to divide his attention between the game and Ken watching the game. It was quite an experience. The brunette barely sat down. He kept jumping up to either celebrate a good move, or scream at a bad play.
Aya hoped he wasn't going to be too tired by the evening.
~*~
Just before the half time break Aya was rummaging around in the basket again. His hand found something he hadn't noticed before. Pulling out an envelope he saw Ken's name written in Yohji's handwriting.
As half time was signaled chocolate eyes finally turned to Aya. "Here. I found this in the basket for you."
Ken took the envelope and looked at it. Shrugging he opened it and read the card. Smirking he pulled something out and handed the card to Aya.
Aya took the card and looked at the picture on the front. It was a little teddy bear playing soccer. Inside it said, 'Hey boyo! Hope you have fun today. I thought you'd like to get yourself something at the game- so take the cash and enjoy yourself! – Yohji. P.S.- Omi picked out the card- I would have gone for something more manly.'
Aya smiled and handed the card back to Ken. "I'm gonna go through the shops for a minute." Chocolate eyes begged for understanding. "You don't mind, do you Aya?"
"Go ahead Ken, I don't mind staying watching our stuff." He smiled encouragingly.
"Thanks Aya!" Ken hugged him and ran off.
Aya settled in to wait, but he didn't have to wait long. Ken returned ten minutes later, arms laden with soccer memorabilia. He plopped it all on the empty seat next to him and grinned at Aya.
"They have some great stuff here!" He pulled out everything and showed it to Aya as the game started up again.
~*~
Towards the end of the game a cold wind started blowing. Aya noticed Ken shivering a little. He was going to offer his jacket, even though it would mean he would be cold, but then he saw the blanket that Omi had packed.
Standing close to Ken he opened the blanket and wrapped it around his shoulders. Ken turned surprised chocolate eyes at him. Aya smiled and stood behind Ken. He wrapped the blanket around them and slid his hands around Ken's waist. They watched the rest of the game in companionable silence.
~*~*~*~
After the game Ken bounced all the way back to the car with his purchases in his arms. "Wow! Wasn't that a great game Aya? It was so awesome! And that one play..! And the goalie!" Ken kept up a one person conversation as Aya silently laughed.
As they settled in the car Aya asked, "Are you hungry?"
"I'm starving!" Ken grinned. Aya rolled his eyes. ~Of course he's hungry, he's always hungry.~
"Good, because Yohji made us some reservations for dinner."
"Really? Where?" Ken looked around like he could see where they were going.
"Umm, actually I don't know. He said it was a surprise, but that we'd both like it."
"Ooh, that sounds promising. Yohji knows all the best places to eat." Ken beamed.
~*~
Half hour later found them parking next to a small brick building that didn't seem like much from the outside. But upon entering that opinion changed immediately. From the moment the door opened spicy smells and warm colors washed over the senses.
"Wow this is awesome!" Ken said as he spun around looking at the drapes hanging from the ceilings as well as the wall. Lanterns hung on long chains and candles were scattered throughout. Low tables were surrounded by soft looking colorful cushions.
A man approached them and led them to their table. "Aah so you are Kudoh- san's friends! He already ordered your food for you. We will start preparing it immediately." He stopped outside a secluded corner. "This is your table, please be seated."
He hurried away as Ken and Aya walked to the table. It faced a gauzy curtain that shielded them from the rest of the tables. There were cushions on only one side. Ken shrugged and they sat down side by side.
"This must be one of those food fusion places." Ken smiled. "I've wanted to try a place like this. I hope Yohji ordered good food."
"I'm sure he didn't order things we wouldn't like." Aya smiled and tried to adjust his position. The cushions were not that comfortable.
A girl in a belly dancer costume slipped into their little area. She looked at the way they were sitting and frowned. Shaking her head she motioned for them to stand up. Ken looked at Aya, shrugged, and stood up. The red head hesitantly followed.
The girl smiled and took Aya by the hand. She guided him to the inner edge of a cushion and sat him down with his legs facing away from the table. Ken looked confused as she took his hand and sat him down on the same cushion edge as Aya, but in front of the red head.
They both looked confused as she grabbed a smaller cushion and placed it behind Aya and against the wall. Then she put a hand on Aya's chest and quickly pushed him backwards so that he fell against the little cushion in a reclining position. Then she pushed Ken back against Aya's chest and arranged their legs on top of the other large cushion. She smiled in satisfaction and left.
Both boys were left half on their sides facing the table, Ken in front of Aya. Soft chocolate eyes turned up to violet. Aya shrugged and then gave Ken a playful little kiss.
Ken smiled and blushed a little as Aya put one arm around his waist and his chin on top of brunette locks.
Just then their waiter showed up with an appetizer. "Ah I see you are settled in!" He set a large plate down on the table in front of them and winked. "Don't forget to feed your sweetheart before you feed yourself!" He called as he left.
Aya looked at the plate. It looked like some kind of fruit with a sauce on it. He picked up a piece and held it up for Ken to eat. "You first dear."
Ken laughed and ate the fruit. "Mm, it's good Aya." He picked up a piece and held it up for the red head.
Aya laughed too and ate the fruit. "Mm it is good."
They both relaxed, laughed and fed each other through dinner. There was exotic music and a short show. The evening was topped off by a nice cool creamy dessert.
As they walked towards the car Ken grabbed Aya's hand. "I want you to know that this has been the best birthday I've ever had." He threw his arms around Aya's neck and hugged him tight. "Thank you so very much."
Aya gently smiled and returned the hug. "You are very welcome Ken." He tenderly turned Ken's head up and kissed him.
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Note- I have never been to, nor seen a soccer match- please forgive me. Neither have I ever been to an Indian, Thai, or fusion restaurant! All of this came out of my imagination- just go with it ^_~
*huge glomps* to all my reviewers- you all make writing that much more enjoyable ^^ hope this made up for the cliffhanger ^_~
Hope y'all liked! Should be more soon- the next chapter is christmas eve ^_^
here ya go! For everyone who's been waiting for some ranken-ness ^^ (grrrr! Tried to post this yesterday but ffnet was down! ;-;)
~*~*~*~*~*~
Hands slightly trembling with anticipation, Ken took the blindfold off.
"Oh. My. God!" Ken looked at Aya with adoring eyes. And then tried to jump across the car and hug him. The seat belt and picnic basket stopped him.
As he struggled to get out of the car Ken babbled the entire time. "Oh my god Aya! I can't believe you got tickets! You are the best ever! Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!"
Aya laughed as he helped Ken stand up. The brunette promptly glomped him. "I can't believe you got us tickets for one of the biggest games of the season!" Ken stared at the soccer stadium in awe. "I really wanted to go to this game too. Thank you!" He glomped Aya again.
The red head laughed. "You're welcome Ken. And you'll have to thank Omi too. He helped me get the tickets and found out which game you wanted to go to."
Ken beamed. "You guys are the best!" He grabbed Aya's hand and pulled him towards the entrance. Violet eyes smiled as he followed the brunette.
~*~
Omi ran up and glomped Yohji from behind. "Whoa! What's up Chibi?"
"They should be there by now." Omi beamed and he bounced on his toes.
Yohji smiled. "You are so kawaii."
~*~
Ken couldn't stand still. If he wasn't dancing around he was bouncing on the balls of his feet.
Aya had a small smile on his face the entire time. Ken was like a child experiencing something new and exciting for the first time.
They quickly made their way through the gate and towards their seats.
Ken bounced in his seat the entire time they were waiting for the game to start. Aya had never seen him so wound up.
~*~
After the first quarter Aya remembered the picnic basket. Looking inside he found a warm blanket on top. He smiled, it was just like Omi to make sure they were taken care of. Under that there was an assortment of food, some paper plates, two cups, and a thermos.
"Ken do you want something to eat?"
"Huh?" Chocolate eyes slowly pulled themselves away from the field. "Oh, yea. Thanks."
Aya fixed both of them plates of food and handed one to Ken. The brunette sat down and started stuffing his face with out even looking at the food.
Several bites later he looked at Aya. "Hey this is good!"
Aya chuckled. "Of course, Omi made it just for us."
"He's the best." Ken beamed as his eyes swung back to the field.
Aya was almost jealous of the game. Almost. After all, it was Ken's birthday and they were here for him. So he sat back and continued to divide his attention between the game and Ken watching the game. It was quite an experience. The brunette barely sat down. He kept jumping up to either celebrate a good move, or scream at a bad play.
Aya hoped he wasn't going to be too tired by the evening.
~*~
Just before the half time break Aya was rummaging around in the basket again. His hand found something he hadn't noticed before. Pulling out an envelope he saw Ken's name written in Yohji's handwriting.
As half time was signaled chocolate eyes finally turned to Aya. "Here. I found this in the basket for you."
Ken took the envelope and looked at it. Shrugging he opened it and read the card. Smirking he pulled something out and handed the card to Aya.
Aya took the card and looked at the picture on the front. It was a little teddy bear playing soccer. Inside it said, 'Hey boyo! Hope you have fun today. I thought you'd like to get yourself something at the game- so take the cash and enjoy yourself! – Yohji. P.S.- Omi picked out the card- I would have gone for something more manly.'
Aya smiled and handed the card back to Ken. "I'm gonna go through the shops for a minute." Chocolate eyes begged for understanding. "You don't mind, do you Aya?"
"Go ahead Ken, I don't mind staying watching our stuff." He smiled encouragingly.
"Thanks Aya!" Ken hugged him and ran off.
Aya settled in to wait, but he didn't have to wait long. Ken returned ten minutes later, arms laden with soccer memorabilia. He plopped it all on the empty seat next to him and grinned at Aya.
"They have some great stuff here!" He pulled out everything and showed it to Aya as the game started up again.
~*~
Towards the end of the game a cold wind started blowing. Aya noticed Ken shivering a little. He was going to offer his jacket, even though it would mean he would be cold, but then he saw the blanket that Omi had packed.
Standing close to Ken he opened the blanket and wrapped it around his shoulders. Ken turned surprised chocolate eyes at him. Aya smiled and stood behind Ken. He wrapped the blanket around them and slid his hands around Ken's waist. They watched the rest of the game in companionable silence.
~*~*~*~
After the game Ken bounced all the way back to the car with his purchases in his arms. "Wow! Wasn't that a great game Aya? It was so awesome! And that one play..! And the goalie!" Ken kept up a one person conversation as Aya silently laughed.
As they settled in the car Aya asked, "Are you hungry?"
"I'm starving!" Ken grinned. Aya rolled his eyes. ~Of course he's hungry, he's always hungry.~
"Good, because Yohji made us some reservations for dinner."
"Really? Where?" Ken looked around like he could see where they were going.
"Umm, actually I don't know. He said it was a surprise, but that we'd both like it."
"Ooh, that sounds promising. Yohji knows all the best places to eat." Ken beamed.
~*~
Half hour later found them parking next to a small brick building that didn't seem like much from the outside. But upon entering that opinion changed immediately. From the moment the door opened spicy smells and warm colors washed over the senses.
"Wow this is awesome!" Ken said as he spun around looking at the drapes hanging from the ceilings as well as the wall. Lanterns hung on long chains and candles were scattered throughout. Low tables were surrounded by soft looking colorful cushions.
A man approached them and led them to their table. "Aah so you are Kudoh- san's friends! He already ordered your food for you. We will start preparing it immediately." He stopped outside a secluded corner. "This is your table, please be seated."
He hurried away as Ken and Aya walked to the table. It faced a gauzy curtain that shielded them from the rest of the tables. There were cushions on only one side. Ken shrugged and they sat down side by side.
"This must be one of those food fusion places." Ken smiled. "I've wanted to try a place like this. I hope Yohji ordered good food."
"I'm sure he didn't order things we wouldn't like." Aya smiled and tried to adjust his position. The cushions were not that comfortable.
A girl in a belly dancer costume slipped into their little area. She looked at the way they were sitting and frowned. Shaking her head she motioned for them to stand up. Ken looked at Aya, shrugged, and stood up. The red head hesitantly followed.
The girl smiled and took Aya by the hand. She guided him to the inner edge of a cushion and sat him down with his legs facing away from the table. Ken looked confused as she took his hand and sat him down on the same cushion edge as Aya, but in front of the red head.
They both looked confused as she grabbed a smaller cushion and placed it behind Aya and against the wall. Then she put a hand on Aya's chest and quickly pushed him backwards so that he fell against the little cushion in a reclining position. Then she pushed Ken back against Aya's chest and arranged their legs on top of the other large cushion. She smiled in satisfaction and left.
Both boys were left half on their sides facing the table, Ken in front of Aya. Soft chocolate eyes turned up to violet. Aya shrugged and then gave Ken a playful little kiss.
Ken smiled and blushed a little as Aya put one arm around his waist and his chin on top of brunette locks.
Just then their waiter showed up with an appetizer. "Ah I see you are settled in!" He set a large plate down on the table in front of them and winked. "Don't forget to feed your sweetheart before you feed yourself!" He called as he left.
Aya looked at the plate. It looked like some kind of fruit with a sauce on it. He picked up a piece and held it up for Ken to eat. "You first dear."
Ken laughed and ate the fruit. "Mm, it's good Aya." He picked up a piece and held it up for the red head.
Aya laughed too and ate the fruit. "Mm it is good."
They both relaxed, laughed and fed each other through dinner. There was exotic music and a short show. The evening was topped off by a nice cool creamy dessert.
As they walked towards the car Ken grabbed Aya's hand. "I want you to know that this has been the best birthday I've ever had." He threw his arms around Aya's neck and hugged him tight. "Thank you so very much."
Aya gently smiled and returned the hug. "You are very welcome Ken." He tenderly turned Ken's head up and kissed him.
~*~*~*~*~*~
Note- I have never been to, nor seen a soccer match- please forgive me. Neither have I ever been to an Indian, Thai, or fusion restaurant! All of this came out of my imagination- just go with it ^_~
*huge glomps* to all my reviewers- you all make writing that much more enjoyable ^^ hope this made up for the cliffhanger ^_~
Hope y'all liked! Should be more soon- the next chapter is christmas eve ^_^