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Author Notes: Hi everyone! Actually I WANT to finish this story in Christmas!! Honest! Unfortunately this fic is much longer than I thought before. So please forgive me… I know that both of the story and the author are pathetic but please give me your forgiveness. Onegai…T_T Well, thanks for everyone who reviewed me! Luv you guys! *hugs you all* Anyway, this is my third chapter. This story is dedicated for everyone who read this fic! Hope you'll satisfied! Before we got into the story please forgive me for my lack ability in grammars. I'm absolutely sure that this chapter has a LOT of grammars errors. Hope you'll understand this…English is not my mother language. Well, enough for babbling now let's get into the stories! Whoops I forgot one important thing. ^^;;
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Decision at Christmas
Chapter 3: The Chatting
Ken drove his Ferrari back to his residence. He had a very long conversation with Omi that day. His heart felt lighter after he talked to the petit-blonde. Somehow he didn't know how his best friend could do that, but Omi was Omi. That cheerful guy always knew how and what to do when Ken felt so desperate like that. He arrived at his residence at last. He saw the gate opened when his car was getting closer. He needed to drive his car within five minutes or so before reached the main building. He got out from the car and handed the key to Yuki. Then he made his own way towards his room. He reached his room and opened the door. He sat on his bed and lied there. He glanced around his room and smiled softly. He loved his room so much. There were hundred soccer things in this room. Suddenly, his memories flashed back to the conversation he had with Omi
-Flashback-
Ken was eating his spaghetti politely and his heart was beating fast when he heard the door opened and saw Omi gave him a wide smile. He smiled back to him. Omi dragged the seat in front of him and greeted him cheerfully. "Ken-kun! Look, I'm so sorry for my late arriving but the traffic jam was a mess so it made me arrived late. I'm so sorry Ken-kun!" said Omi panicky.
Ken laughed and gave Omi his sweet smile that could make his fans fainting in an instance. "That's okay, Omi. Actually I arrived just about forty minutes ago," answered Ken. Omi nodded and looked at the half-eaten spaghetti. "Hungry, are you Ken-kun?"
"Yeah. I didn't eat my breakfast because my crazy parents and that damn news." Omi raised his eyebrows at Ken's answer. "News? What news? Oh, the one that made you so desperate this morning?"
Ken nodded and stopped talking when he saw a waiter came to asked Omi whether he wanted something to eat or drink. Omi studied at the menu and ordered a piece of tiramisu cake and pearl tea. Ken heard the door opened again and saw a very tall blonde guy came in. He heard him took a seat behind him. He turned back and saw the guy sat in front of Ran. After the waiter left, Ken continued talking.
"You know, sometimes things are not flowing just like what you want. I mean, my parents really shocked me this morning when they informed me about this," said Ken before he took a gulp of mineral water. Omi waited Ken to finish his sentence. Ken put down his fork and shoved his plate away from him. He looked at Omi seriously before began to tell Omi his unfortunate luck.
"Omi, my parents were marrying off me with someone I don't know. And that 'someone' is a guy." Omi's eyes widened as he heard what Ken had told him. He couldn't believe his ears. "So your parents think you are a gay?" asked Omi in disbelieved tone. Ken nodded. "They said they taught it so because I never had any girlfriend, although I had my own fans club. But Omi, I believe you knew why I never had any. Those girls were just attracted to me, although they said they were in love. But I knew it, they just wanted my family legacy, if I'm poor guy, they wouldn't act the same," said Ken with a sad smile.
Omi looked at his best friend. He knew Ken was wrong, but the brunette had to realize it by himself so the shorter guy just remained silent. Ken was always had no confidence at all. He taught other people were just bootlickers. But Ken was totally mistaken all of this. He never realized that he had something more than just wealth. With beautiful hazel eyes, well-built body, an amazing smile and friendly behaviors, Ken would get anyone he wanted easily.
"Anyway, if you are me Omi, what will you do? Honestly, I won't marry that guy. But my parents said if I won't do it, they will abandon me and throw away all of my soccer things," continued Ken when he saw his best friend was just remained silent. Omi didn't answer it immediately. He had to think a little since that was a hard question. He knew Ken was in big trouble but this was a really tough position. Omi sighed softly before he answered Ken.
"I don't know about it either, Ken-kun. Hey, why don't you meet this guy first? Perhaps if you meet him, you'll be falling in love," said Omi with a little teasing tone. Ken's eyes widened at his best friend answer. "Falling in love?! There was no way I will fall in love with a guy, Omi! I am straight. Damn! Why everybody think that I'm a gay?" Ken cursed slowly before sighed again.
"Sorry, Ken-kun. I didn't mean to think like that. It was just my advice to you. It's all right if you don't appreciate it," Omi tried to wet his puppy-eyes with fake tears. He looked at the tea cup in front of him which was still puffing. Of course it worked at once to Ken. The soccer player was too soft and kind. He didn't like to see people crying, especially if he was the one who caused it.
"Omi, please don't cry! I'm just kidding. Look, I'll do just like what you've told me to. I'll meet that damn guy! Is that enough?" asked Ken with a panic tone. Omi smiled widely and nodded. He was always won against Ken.
"Look's like I have to meet my parents now. I'll tell them that I agree to meet him. Sorry Omi, I think I have to go now. Is that all right?" said Ken at last. Omi nodded his head slowly. "Yeah, of course I'm fine. Don't forget what I've told you earlier, Ken-kun. Perhaps you'll fall in love with him," Omi answered Ken's question with a little teasing tone. Ken tried to glare at the blonde but he failed due to Omi's innocent face. With the last sigh to himself, Ken left the café and made his own way to the Ferrari.
-End of flashback-
Ken sighed softly again after remembered those things. He knew he suppose to met his mother first before went to his bedroom. But these problems were so confusing and Ken didn't have any idea to solve it. Omi's advice to him was a good one but it didn't help him much either. Think about it pal, this was the REAL world. Met this Fujimiya guy perhaps wasn't the worst one but pretended to be a gay was something you couldn't do it, especially if that 'someone' was the clumsy Ken.
Ken heard an impatient knock on his door and huffed. He knew who it was: his mother. That damn head family had left to his office this morning and nobody would dare to knock his door that harsh except his mother. He dragged his feet lazily and opened the door. He saw his mother stared at him in displeased look. Ken walked again to his bed while his mother came in and closed the door. The brunette sat on his beloved bed. The woman just looked at her son deeply.
"So, where have you been Ken? Got something to figure out?" asked Mrs. Hidaka softly. Ken looked at his mother and raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I met Omi in Pisa's café a while ago and he gave me some advices. Mom, I'm gonna meet this guy but JUST meet. Nothing else. You'll know my choice about marrying this guy or not later. Is that all right with you?" answered Ken slowly. His mother smirked before she said, "Well, that is good decision, Ken. But remember, you have to get some lessons about how to act politely. And before you manage it, you won't meet your fiancée."
Ken's eyes widened in shock when he heard what his mother was said. He couldn't believe what he had heard. His mother wanted him to die now? She would get it in an instance. There was nothing worse than this. First, he had to meet his fiancée and before that, he had to learn about manners? This is insane! But Ken had no choice except nodded and muttered 'damn' secretly. His mother slowly smiled and left the room.
******
Ran saw his best friend smirking at him. His desire to kill the lanky-blonde came all of sudden. But he remembered about the brunette in front of him. If that stupid playboy didn't arrive late, he wouldn't have a chance to admiring the beauty of that well-built body, amazing hazel eyes and a seemed smooth skin. Ran took a sip of his tea and heard his best friend, Youji sat in front of him. He didn't say a word, didn't do anything except throwing his death glare to him. The lanky-blonde took of his sunglass and tried to smile innocently.
"Hey," greeted Youji with a wide grin. Ran said nothing. He just gave his famous death glare towards the emerald eyes. His famous death glare was known by his fans club as 'Ran's sexy gaze.' They thought if Ran gave them those gazes, they were successful enough at getting the red hair's attention. The tall blonde's innocent smile disappeared slowly. He raised an eyebrow and sighed.
"You're not going to apologize?" asked Ran suddenly. Youji stared at his best friend and smiled slowly. "All right, Fujimiya. I'm lost. Okay, so I'm sorry. Is that enough?" Ran nodded before he took another sip from his tea. "So, before you came here, how many dates did you successfully arrange for tonight?" asked Ran again.
Youji blinked his eyes several times before said, "Excuse me, but I'd like to know, how do you know I'm going to have dates tonight? Am I that obvious?" Youji didn't believe his ears. He taught he was the best actor since he always could lie about unimportant things to his girlfriends. Ran smirked slightly. He knew his best friend would lose his confidence if he said he was obvious.
"And why are you smirking? Is there something funny here?" Youji's tone started to got little irritated. He raised his eye brows towards the red head. Ran chose to remain silent. Youji huffed to himself and asked, "Anyway, what is your problem princess? I thought you always could manage all of your problems, but this one must be special due to your lack of ability to solve it."
"Do NOT call me princess again, Kudou," said Ran with his you'll-be-dead tone. Youji grinned before stared at the red head again. "Sorry. Just a 'cute' habit of mine." You know I love to tease you Ran thought Youji to himself. Ran 'hn'-ed to the lanky blonde before took another sip of the tea. Suddenly, one waiter –which was female- moved toward them and asked Youji what he wanted to order politely. The playboy took a glance to the menu and with his 'sweet' smile he asked to the waiter, "What do you think the best menu in here, sweetie?"
The waiter gasped and blushed slightly. Youji smirked and chose to tease the waiter further. "Aww, you're so cute, babe! C'mon, tell me. What is the best menu for you in this café? I'm sure I shall like it as you," said the lanky blonde before he winked to the girl. She smiled and spoke, "How about our favorite menu: Frappio Cookies & Cream? It is so sweet and delicious, Sir. I think you'll love it."
"Sweet? How sweet is that? Sweeter than you, baby?" asked Youji with his 'sexy' tone. His fan girls would probably faint in an instance if they heard his tone. The waiter just giggled and asked, "So, you'll take it, Sir?" Youji nodded and gave her his name-card. "Honey, this is my name and phone number. If you need someone to love you, I'll be just right away. And perhaps do you mind if I know your name?" The girl giggled again and shook her head before said, "My name is Keiko. Nice to meet you, Sir. And this is my phone number. You can call me if you want to."
"All right then Keiko dear. Just wait for your love-call from me. Hey, do you busy tonight? Do you mind if you have some dinner with me? Please…"asked Youji with pleading eyes. Keiko smiled slightly and answered, "No problem Sir." Then, she left the table. Ran raised his eyebrows once again. "'We wouldn't find any hot-chicks here', huh? How many dates tonight, playboy?" asked Ran to his best friend. The blonde smirked again before answered, "Five. Six including that one." The lanky-blonde nodded to Keiko. He huffed softly and said, "So, are you going to tell me about your problem?"
Ran took another sip of his tea before he answered. "This is the worst problem all of my life. Do you know about The Hidaka?" The playboy nodded before threw his sweet smile to Keiko which was bringing his Frappio Cookies & Cream. "What about them?" asked the lanky-blonde before he studied Ran further. The red head looked so confuse and desperate. He never saw like this before. He always looked like Mr. Perfect. Cool, calm, confident. Those were the most suitable words for Ran.
"You see, they have one son, Ken Hidaka. His father, Makoto had some 'important' conversation with my father. It was about joining their companies together. So, there will be no rivaling between them anymore. I think you know that joining companies –especially the overspread ones- is a hard work. They thought the easiest and fastest way to solve it is marrying their SON together," explained Ran specifically. He stared at his best friend and saw those emerald eyes blinked several times in shocked before the owner coughed.
"Excuse me? So you mean you are gonna marry that Hidaka guy because of your father? That is silly, my friend! Why not Aya?"
"I asked the same thing like you to my father. He said Aya couldn't marry this guy because she is not the one who will lead Father's company in the future. So he asked me to."
Youji took his cigarette and lighted it. He shook his head slowly. "This is really difficult my friend. I don't know what to do," said the playboy in hopeless tone. Ran raised his eyebrows again then chuckled.
"And you said you could help me?"
"Hey, smart people don't give their answers in an instance. Amazing answers need long time."
Ran smirked. "Smart, eh? All right. I'll waiting for your AMAZING answer now. If the answer is not satisfying me…" said Ran with his threatening tone. Youji huffed again. "Okay, this is my answer. Meet him! Perhaps you'll fall in love with him at the first sight."
"Kudou, I'm going to meet him whether I like it or not. That is our parents' decision. And I won't fall in love with that guy. I am straight." Whoops! thought the playboy secretly. If Ran calls me Kudou, it means he's in a really bad mood. And he'll kill me soon enough/
"Whoa, calm down pretty boy! I'm just joking. Geez, you never joke do you?"
"I'm not in the mood for joking now. What am I going to do?"
"Well, my advice for you is just meeting him. Perhaps he's an attractive guy. Did your parents mention anything about him?"
"Yeah, they said he is so adorable. But that's not the point, Youji. I mean, I'm going to pretend that I am gay. And I'll never get my happiness at all. Pretend to be gay is my worst nightmare."
"Hey Ran! I know the perfect advice for you! Look, if that Hidaka guy is NOT a gay, he'll feel the same thing like you. He won't want to marry with you, right? Why don't you talk to him about this and perhaps both of you could manage it. Like talk to your parents and who knows they will understand this."
Ran stared his best friend and said, "You're genius Youji. Really genius." Ran left the café immediately and got back to his Porsche. Youji blinked his eyes several times before smirked and mumbled, "I AM genius Ran."
The red head drove his Porsche towards his residence as fastest as he could. When he reached it, he quickly got off his car and met his parents. His father had gone to his office and his mother was in the living room, chatting with Aya. It seemed Aya didn't go to college. Perhaps she had holidays or something. His mother turned to face him and smiled lovingly. "Where were you, Ran?" asked Mrs. Fujimiya softly.
"Met Youji in Pisa's café," answered Ran before he took a seat in front of Aya. His mother sighed and said, "Ran, I know this is hard for you but please do it. This is for your father's sake. If you don't do it, I know he'll very disappoint. I know you're not that kind of guy Ran."
Ran huffed and stunted for a moment before slowly whispered, "Mother, I'll meet this guy. But I'll make my decision about marrying him later." Mrs. Fujimiya and Aya smiled cheerfully. "But I'm afraid you won't meet your fiancée within a week or so. Rei just called me few minutes ago and she said something about her son. She told me he isn't ready yet for meeting you," said his mother softly. Aya smiled again to herself and thought, at last, Ran-niichan.
TBC…
Author Notes: Arrgh…You finished reading it? I haven't hid yet! Guess I got no choice…T_T Well, what do you think about this chapter? Did I make it the plot too slow? Do I have to make it faster? Well, if you want to know about how Ken learns manners, tell me in your review! If nobody tells me I won't make it and just get straight into their first formal meeting. But before that, Youji and Omi are going to have something 'interesting'!! ^.~ Anyway, please give me your comments, critics or anything honestly and please forgive me if I made this worse than the previous chapters. I'm so sorry! T_T I promise I'll try to be better next time so please forgive me…Before I hang myself with this rope; I want to hug you guys! Thanks for reading my pathetic story. ^.^