Disclaimer-Gravitation is not mine.
Author's Note-Let me just take this time to say that OMG Tatsuha and
Ryuuichi are just 2 cute 4 words! Ok, I feel better now, thank you! I do
claim the song White Butterflies as my own. Mine, mine, mine!
On with the story!
Before Tatsuha could respond, Ryuuichi took his hand with a laugh, racing out of the hotel room to the elevators. Getting into the elevator, Ryuuichi laughed and swept his hand against the button panel, lighting up every floor.
"What did you do that for? Don't you have a car waiting for us?" Tatsuha asked.
"They're at my beck and command, so they're not going anywhere. I don't know why I did that to be honest. I've just had cabin fever lately. This is the most fun I've had in awhile." Ryuuichi said.
Tatsuha smiled as he leaned against the wall of the elevator, gasping when Ryuuichi walked up close to him, close enough to feel his breath on his face.
"Actually, I've always had fantasties about doing it in an elevator with someone...have you ever done that, Tatsuha?" Ryuuichi asked.
"No, I haven't done that." he told him.
Ryuuichi smiled and embraced the teen tightly. "Then you've been as sheltered as I have. I know! Let's make a promise right now, you and I, that we're going to make this an unforgettable summer for both of us." he said.
Tatsuha embraced him back, his arms around his idol's waist loosely. "I can promise that." he agreed.
Ryuuichi parted from him slightly, staring deep into his eyes for a moment. "I meant what I said before. You really are very handsome for such a young man, almost striking." he told him.
Tatsuha blushed furiously. "Thanks." he said.
Ryuuichi grinned at him. "You're cute when you blush. Maybe we should pretend to make out if someone gets on to see if they would freak out. It wouldn't be the first time I'd kissed a guy." Ryuuichi said.
"I know. I saw those videos of you and Touma together." Tatsuha said.
Tatsuha immediately regretted his words as he saw the singer's face change for a moment.
"I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking. That's none of my business. What I should have said was that I've done that too." Tatsuha said, blushing again.
Ryuuichi laughed. "I can already tell that we're going to have fun together. Not once has any of the guys that have been my bodyguards ever not cringed when I would suggest such things. It's kinda my way to see how uninhibited someone is." Ryyuichi said.
"Well, I meant what I said too, about keeping that promise, Ryuuichi." Tatsuha said.
The two men shared a smile between them as the elevator lurched, signaling that they had finally gotten to the first floor. Ryuuichi laughed and grabbed his new friend's hand again, ignoring the confused glances from onlookers as the two cosplayers rushed towards their waiting car outside.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Sakuma." the driver said.
"Good afternoon, Reynolds. Please do not leave just yet. My young friend and I would like to take a moment to get a drink before we leave. Excuse us." Ryuuichi said.
Ryuuichi grinned as he raised the privacy screen between them. "Well, go ahead and grab whatever you like from the cooler in the back. My driver always keeps it stocked for me." he told Tatsuha.
Tatsuha nodded, plunging his hand into the slightly melted ice to retrieve a bottle of soda as Ryuuichi leaned back into the car seat with a sigh. He watched Tatsuha thoughtfully for a moment.
"Hey, I think I remember Touma mentioning something about you having a motorcycle. That would be an interesting change of pace if you wouldn't mind taking me there on it with you." Ryuuichi said.
Tatsuha smiled. "That would be great. Any excuse to cruise on my motorcycle is fine with me. Have you ever ridden one before?" he asked.
"No, but I'm willing to learn." Ryuuichi laughed.
Wasn't this how one of his many famtasties about Ryuuichi started, the one involving the two of them and his motorcycle, Tatsuha wondered. That fantasy often involved the two of them riding off into the sunset together, with Ryuuichi's arms around Tatsuha's waist tightly as he drove. The scent of his idol, that intoxicating honeysuckle and musk, drove him insane with desire befor ehe had to drive into a secluded area of the woods and have his way with the very willing vocalist.
His fantasties had never done Ryuuichi justice, wven with the pink rabbit costume on. Ryuuichi was just too sexy and desireable for words, especially when he smiled up at his escort with his dark eyes. Apolgizing to his driver for not having him drive them, Ryuuichi followed Tatsuha to where he had parked his bike.
Climbing on, Tatsuha lent hi shand to the uncertain vocalist, who relented and joined him, sitting behind the teen on the seat. there was omething so right about the feeling of Ryuuichi huddling up against him, the warmth of his furry pink arms like heaven around his nervous stomach.
Willing himself out of his nervousness, he heard Ryuuichi let out am excited, slightly frightened yelp as he stepped on the gas and rode off into traffic. It was almost a shame that this moment would eventually have to end, the rush of riding free in the wind with the sweet reminder of his idol's body plastered behind him.
Through Ryuuichi, he easily recalled his first experiences riding a motorcycle, how it felt like he could lose his life at any given moment and would be willing to accept the risk to call the experience his own. He could feel Ryuuichi's embrace tighten and loosen depending on the contours of the road beneath them, and they were both somehow relieved when they finally reached the entrance of the zoo.
As Tatsuha parked the motorcycle and the pair stepped off onto the ground, it was hard not to notice the stares of curious parents and their excited children who thought the two costumed men were part of the zoo's attraction.
"At least they don't know it's me. Then we would really get mobbed." Ryuuichi said, waving happily to his scattered audience.
Tatsuha laughed, happy that Ryuuichi was happy, walking alongside him as he presented their tickets to the zoo attendent. Thankful that she didn't recognize him either, Tatsuha found himself laughing out loud as he raced to catch up with Ryuuichi, who had charged through the crowds to find the first exhibit.
Finding an eleborate lemur habitat, Ryuuichi shrieked with happiness, leaning across the gates for a closer look. He initated the lemur's large eyes by expanding his own with his fingers at Tatsuha, who was shooing away children who wanted to squeeze his idol's puffy white cottontail.
"I wish I could feed them or play with them in the trees. That would be fun." Ryuuichi sighed.
He smiled at his escort as the two of them walked into the reserve, an area where they had tried to simulate each creature's natural enviroment. They looked at zebras, kangeroos, gorillas, tigers and even got licked on the face by an affectionate giraffe. Ryuuichi was awestruck by the sheer size of the elephants and by how long the hippo could hold it's breath underwater.
Tatsuha sighed, slightly tired from his efforts to keep up with Ryuuichi's energy level, but definitely not complaining. The only things that really bothered him was how hot it was beneath their chosen costumes and how he wanted to take a break to get some food and maybe something to drink. Touma had given him more than enough to buy whatever they wanted, not wanting them to depend on servants to draw attention to themselves.
"Hey Ryuuichi." Tatsuha whispered so no one else could hear.
"Yeah? What's up?" he answered.
"Do you want to grab something to eat or drink? We should get something to last us while we're here." Tatsuha said.
"Actually. I am a little thirsty and kinda hungry too. Let's try their natural foods snack bar I saw by the entrance." Ryuuichi said.
He'd nearly forgotten that Ryuuichi was into health food, thinking only about the fact that they were together. If this is a dream, I hope I never wake up, he thought. If this was an experience that Ryuuichi would remember long after their summer together was over, that alone would make being there with him worth it.
Not surprisingly, there was a crowd of children waiting for them as they entered the building, and they soon found out why. Although a few captured Ryuuichi's attention, getting him to kneel down so they could get hugs from him and pull his ears, most were gathered around a massive do-it-yourself trail mix bar.
"Oh wow! Look at that! What a great idea! Come on Tatsuah, let's get in line." Ryuuichi told him.
Bribing their way to the front of the line by offering to assist others in their choices, the two cosplayers walked out with a hefty bag of their own making and a bag of freshly popped buttery popcorn for Tatsuha. Buying them some warm canned coffees out of a vending machine, Ryuuichi joined Tatsuha on a shaded bench outside, onlooking an interactive water fountain.
"It would be fun to do that if I wasn't afraid to get my costume wet or your cellphone. It was fun making my own trail mix. I got more dried fruits than I would normally get. Your popcorn smells good too." Ryuuichi jabbered on nonstop.
Tatsuha smiled. "It's a little greasy, but I like it that way. I hope you've had a nice time today, Ryuuichi." he said.
"Oh yes! Definitely! I couldn't have asked for a better companion either. I'm surprised that you could keep up with me. I tend to get overexcited." Ryuuichi said.
"It doens't bother me at all. I've waited alomst six years to be here with you, Ryuuichi. I never imagined I'd ever have this chance." Tatsuha said.
Tatsuha almost regretted his confession until Ryuuichi stared quietly at him for a moment, his face breaking out into a smile.
"You know, the only way you really remind me of your brother is how tall you are, Tatsuha. I've never been taller than five foot seven, so I envy your extra height. Your sister is tall too. You all are so lucky." Ryuuichi sighed.
"I think you're wonderful just the way you are, Ryuuichi." Tatsuha said.
Staring up into his escort's eyes, Ryuuichi reached up to playfully pull on his fuzzy purple ears. Tatsuha froze, finding that he could not look away from his idol. As if time stood still, Tatsuha closed the space between them and captured the singer's mouth with his in a soft, tender kiss. His eyes widened as he parted from him, startled by his own actions.
"Ryuuichi, I'm sorry...I didn't mean..." he began.
The dark haired vocalist silenced him with a kiss of his own, coaxing the teen to respond as he deepened the kiss between them. Their arms came around to rest around each other as Ryuuichi allowed Tatsuha to kiss him senseless by stroking his own tongue against the teen's. The pair groaned slightly as they parted, staring at each other breathlessly as Tatsuha's cellphone rang.
"Hello?" he asked.
"You sound out of breath. Have you been running? Oh well, it's not important now. Are you and Ryuuichi still at the zoo?" Touma asked him.
Tatsuha smiled over at Ryuuichi, who was in the middle of the fountain, trying to avoid the water. "Yeah. Is something wrong?" Tatsuha asked.
Touma sighed, brushing his hand through his shaggy platinum blonde hair. "Well, it's my fault, to be honest. I've been so busy lately, I haven't been able to keep up with Ryuuichi's hectic schedule. Here's the deal. He's supposed to appear as the main guest on the variety show Music Parade tonight and he needs to be at the studio in twenty minutes. Is that a problem?" Touma asked.
Tatsuha thought about it for a moment. "I know where that is. I think I can make it in fifteen. You can count on me." he said.
"Great. Thanks." Touma said, hanging up.
Stepping into the fountain to retrieve his companion, Ryuuichi threw himself into Tatsuha's arms. Returnign his soggy embrace, Tatsuha informed him of the emergency at hand. His expression growing serious, the pair walked out to where they had parked the motorcycle, the motor roaring beneath them as they took off.
With Ryuuichi's concentration on getting ot the studio, Tatsuha found he had very little time to think about what had happened between them, the feeling of Ryuuichi's soft lips against his a reality that might not last...
Before Tatsuha could respond, Ryuuichi took his hand with a laugh, racing out of the hotel room to the elevators. Getting into the elevator, Ryuuichi laughed and swept his hand against the button panel, lighting up every floor.
"What did you do that for? Don't you have a car waiting for us?" Tatsuha asked.
"They're at my beck and command, so they're not going anywhere. I don't know why I did that to be honest. I've just had cabin fever lately. This is the most fun I've had in awhile." Ryuuichi said.
Tatsuha smiled as he leaned against the wall of the elevator, gasping when Ryuuichi walked up close to him, close enough to feel his breath on his face.
"Actually, I've always had fantasties about doing it in an elevator with someone...have you ever done that, Tatsuha?" Ryuuichi asked.
"No, I haven't done that." he told him.
Ryuuichi smiled and embraced the teen tightly. "Then you've been as sheltered as I have. I know! Let's make a promise right now, you and I, that we're going to make this an unforgettable summer for both of us." he said.
Tatsuha embraced him back, his arms around his idol's waist loosely. "I can promise that." he agreed.
Ryuuichi parted from him slightly, staring deep into his eyes for a moment. "I meant what I said before. You really are very handsome for such a young man, almost striking." he told him.
Tatsuha blushed furiously. "Thanks." he said.
Ryuuichi grinned at him. "You're cute when you blush. Maybe we should pretend to make out if someone gets on to see if they would freak out. It wouldn't be the first time I'd kissed a guy." Ryuuichi said.
"I know. I saw those videos of you and Touma together." Tatsuha said.
Tatsuha immediately regretted his words as he saw the singer's face change for a moment.
"I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking. That's none of my business. What I should have said was that I've done that too." Tatsuha said, blushing again.
Ryuuichi laughed. "I can already tell that we're going to have fun together. Not once has any of the guys that have been my bodyguards ever not cringed when I would suggest such things. It's kinda my way to see how uninhibited someone is." Ryyuichi said.
"Well, I meant what I said too, about keeping that promise, Ryuuichi." Tatsuha said.
The two men shared a smile between them as the elevator lurched, signaling that they had finally gotten to the first floor. Ryuuichi laughed and grabbed his new friend's hand again, ignoring the confused glances from onlookers as the two cosplayers rushed towards their waiting car outside.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Sakuma." the driver said.
"Good afternoon, Reynolds. Please do not leave just yet. My young friend and I would like to take a moment to get a drink before we leave. Excuse us." Ryuuichi said.
Ryuuichi grinned as he raised the privacy screen between them. "Well, go ahead and grab whatever you like from the cooler in the back. My driver always keeps it stocked for me." he told Tatsuha.
Tatsuha nodded, plunging his hand into the slightly melted ice to retrieve a bottle of soda as Ryuuichi leaned back into the car seat with a sigh. He watched Tatsuha thoughtfully for a moment.
"Hey, I think I remember Touma mentioning something about you having a motorcycle. That would be an interesting change of pace if you wouldn't mind taking me there on it with you." Ryuuichi said.
Tatsuha smiled. "That would be great. Any excuse to cruise on my motorcycle is fine with me. Have you ever ridden one before?" he asked.
"No, but I'm willing to learn." Ryuuichi laughed.
Wasn't this how one of his many famtasties about Ryuuichi started, the one involving the two of them and his motorcycle, Tatsuha wondered. That fantasy often involved the two of them riding off into the sunset together, with Ryuuichi's arms around Tatsuha's waist tightly as he drove. The scent of his idol, that intoxicating honeysuckle and musk, drove him insane with desire befor ehe had to drive into a secluded area of the woods and have his way with the very willing vocalist.
His fantasties had never done Ryuuichi justice, wven with the pink rabbit costume on. Ryuuichi was just too sexy and desireable for words, especially when he smiled up at his escort with his dark eyes. Apolgizing to his driver for not having him drive them, Ryuuichi followed Tatsuha to where he had parked his bike.
Climbing on, Tatsuha lent hi shand to the uncertain vocalist, who relented and joined him, sitting behind the teen on the seat. there was omething so right about the feeling of Ryuuichi huddling up against him, the warmth of his furry pink arms like heaven around his nervous stomach.
Willing himself out of his nervousness, he heard Ryuuichi let out am excited, slightly frightened yelp as he stepped on the gas and rode off into traffic. It was almost a shame that this moment would eventually have to end, the rush of riding free in the wind with the sweet reminder of his idol's body plastered behind him.
Through Ryuuichi, he easily recalled his first experiences riding a motorcycle, how it felt like he could lose his life at any given moment and would be willing to accept the risk to call the experience his own. He could feel Ryuuichi's embrace tighten and loosen depending on the contours of the road beneath them, and they were both somehow relieved when they finally reached the entrance of the zoo.
As Tatsuha parked the motorcycle and the pair stepped off onto the ground, it was hard not to notice the stares of curious parents and their excited children who thought the two costumed men were part of the zoo's attraction.
"At least they don't know it's me. Then we would really get mobbed." Ryuuichi said, waving happily to his scattered audience.
Tatsuha laughed, happy that Ryuuichi was happy, walking alongside him as he presented their tickets to the zoo attendent. Thankful that she didn't recognize him either, Tatsuha found himself laughing out loud as he raced to catch up with Ryuuichi, who had charged through the crowds to find the first exhibit.
Finding an eleborate lemur habitat, Ryuuichi shrieked with happiness, leaning across the gates for a closer look. He initated the lemur's large eyes by expanding his own with his fingers at Tatsuha, who was shooing away children who wanted to squeeze his idol's puffy white cottontail.
"I wish I could feed them or play with them in the trees. That would be fun." Ryuuichi sighed.
He smiled at his escort as the two of them walked into the reserve, an area where they had tried to simulate each creature's natural enviroment. They looked at zebras, kangeroos, gorillas, tigers and even got licked on the face by an affectionate giraffe. Ryuuichi was awestruck by the sheer size of the elephants and by how long the hippo could hold it's breath underwater.
Tatsuha sighed, slightly tired from his efforts to keep up with Ryuuichi's energy level, but definitely not complaining. The only things that really bothered him was how hot it was beneath their chosen costumes and how he wanted to take a break to get some food and maybe something to drink. Touma had given him more than enough to buy whatever they wanted, not wanting them to depend on servants to draw attention to themselves.
"Hey Ryuuichi." Tatsuha whispered so no one else could hear.
"Yeah? What's up?" he answered.
"Do you want to grab something to eat or drink? We should get something to last us while we're here." Tatsuha said.
"Actually. I am a little thirsty and kinda hungry too. Let's try their natural foods snack bar I saw by the entrance." Ryuuichi said.
He'd nearly forgotten that Ryuuichi was into health food, thinking only about the fact that they were together. If this is a dream, I hope I never wake up, he thought. If this was an experience that Ryuuichi would remember long after their summer together was over, that alone would make being there with him worth it.
Not surprisingly, there was a crowd of children waiting for them as they entered the building, and they soon found out why. Although a few captured Ryuuichi's attention, getting him to kneel down so they could get hugs from him and pull his ears, most were gathered around a massive do-it-yourself trail mix bar.
"Oh wow! Look at that! What a great idea! Come on Tatsuah, let's get in line." Ryuuichi told him.
Bribing their way to the front of the line by offering to assist others in their choices, the two cosplayers walked out with a hefty bag of their own making and a bag of freshly popped buttery popcorn for Tatsuha. Buying them some warm canned coffees out of a vending machine, Ryuuichi joined Tatsuha on a shaded bench outside, onlooking an interactive water fountain.
"It would be fun to do that if I wasn't afraid to get my costume wet or your cellphone. It was fun making my own trail mix. I got more dried fruits than I would normally get. Your popcorn smells good too." Ryuuichi jabbered on nonstop.
Tatsuha smiled. "It's a little greasy, but I like it that way. I hope you've had a nice time today, Ryuuichi." he said.
"Oh yes! Definitely! I couldn't have asked for a better companion either. I'm surprised that you could keep up with me. I tend to get overexcited." Ryuuichi said.
"It doens't bother me at all. I've waited alomst six years to be here with you, Ryuuichi. I never imagined I'd ever have this chance." Tatsuha said.
Tatsuha almost regretted his confession until Ryuuichi stared quietly at him for a moment, his face breaking out into a smile.
"You know, the only way you really remind me of your brother is how tall you are, Tatsuha. I've never been taller than five foot seven, so I envy your extra height. Your sister is tall too. You all are so lucky." Ryuuichi sighed.
"I think you're wonderful just the way you are, Ryuuichi." Tatsuha said.
Staring up into his escort's eyes, Ryuuichi reached up to playfully pull on his fuzzy purple ears. Tatsuha froze, finding that he could not look away from his idol. As if time stood still, Tatsuha closed the space between them and captured the singer's mouth with his in a soft, tender kiss. His eyes widened as he parted from him, startled by his own actions.
"Ryuuichi, I'm sorry...I didn't mean..." he began.
The dark haired vocalist silenced him with a kiss of his own, coaxing the teen to respond as he deepened the kiss between them. Their arms came around to rest around each other as Ryuuichi allowed Tatsuha to kiss him senseless by stroking his own tongue against the teen's. The pair groaned slightly as they parted, staring at each other breathlessly as Tatsuha's cellphone rang.
"Hello?" he asked.
"You sound out of breath. Have you been running? Oh well, it's not important now. Are you and Ryuuichi still at the zoo?" Touma asked him.
Tatsuha smiled over at Ryuuichi, who was in the middle of the fountain, trying to avoid the water. "Yeah. Is something wrong?" Tatsuha asked.
Touma sighed, brushing his hand through his shaggy platinum blonde hair. "Well, it's my fault, to be honest. I've been so busy lately, I haven't been able to keep up with Ryuuichi's hectic schedule. Here's the deal. He's supposed to appear as the main guest on the variety show Music Parade tonight and he needs to be at the studio in twenty minutes. Is that a problem?" Touma asked.
Tatsuha thought about it for a moment. "I know where that is. I think I can make it in fifteen. You can count on me." he said.
"Great. Thanks." Touma said, hanging up.
Stepping into the fountain to retrieve his companion, Ryuuichi threw himself into Tatsuha's arms. Returnign his soggy embrace, Tatsuha informed him of the emergency at hand. His expression growing serious, the pair walked out to where they had parked the motorcycle, the motor roaring beneath them as they took off.
With Ryuuichi's concentration on getting ot the studio, Tatsuha found he had very little time to think about what had happened between them, the feeling of Ryuuichi's soft lips against his a reality that might not last...