By Vhlue Princess
Disclaimer: I don't own Get Backers!
Notes: Just read! Haha!
Relationship: Ban/Kazuki, but for this chapter…also Jubei/Kazuki
Chapter 4 – The New Comer
It was 9 o'clock in the morning and Kazuki thought that it was the suitable time for his ill-disciplined visitor to rouse up. He stormed inside Ban's room, seized off the white blanket from its owner and then patted him on his shoulder. "Ban-kun, wake up! Come on, breakfast is ready!" The said possessor stirred up after a few seconds, still drowsy. He looked at Kazuki with eyes half-lidded and then greeted him with delight. After a few yawns, Ban got up and said, "Just a few minutes okay; I'll just fix myself."
With that, Kazuki left and waited inside his room, still wondering what's on Midou Ban's mind after the SNATCHED-KISS-INCIDENT. Ban's actions were not showing any signs of hesitation nor guilt, which he thought was inappropriate in this state. Instead the Jagan Master was on his usual approach, as if nothing had happened last night. For a sort of time, he remained settled on his seat, his mind and heart reacting on that kiss.
That kiss…
which he once longed to share,
with the person he once longed to possess and to spend the rest of his life.
Kazuki found himself drowning in disbelief. But then it was past. He already did his best to neglect his feelings for Ban. It's just that he wasn't sure if he succeeded. He knew it would never be possible for an egotistical man such as Ban to love him back. Besides, they constantly ignored each other before. Then there was Jubei, who was his devoted friend, protector, and lover. When Jubei confessed to him, their relationship most likely started. He wanted to give his best friend a chance to prove his love and also, to give himself a chance to become happy and be untied from his feelings for Ban. And that was what happened. Now, their relationship was unwavering and both of them were happy and contented though Kazuki was still irresolute of his feelings for Jubei. And because of that kiss, he was more baffled, both his mind and heart confused. It was truly unjust, tactless, and hurtful to tell but it seemed that he was probably starting to fall again for that person he loved before…Midou Ban. But it shouldn't be. Maybe he was not just used to Ban's new personality, which came out after he had the amnesia. It really shouldn't be! He must think only of Jubei, no other man except Jubei.
"Kazuki, I'm ready!" Ban's holler and uptight banging on the door blew Kazuki's thoughts away. The Thread Master hardly noticed it, that Ban had been knocking on the door for straight five minutes already. Opening the door, Kazuki started doing his thing without any word, immediately assisting Ban who was twitching his eyebrows. He was startled on Kazuki's strange actions especially when he's still inside the room. It's like Kazuki didn't noticed his call, which meant that he was in deep thought. He also noticed pink shades forming on Kazuki's cheeks as their eyes met and then the beautiful man would immediately look away. The attempt for a conversation appeared impractical at that time.
The two gorgeous men were eating effectively on the dining hall. Ban was enjoying every bit of his meal. It was scrumptious. 'Kazuki's a good cook' he thought.
Silence…
After some time, Ban finally brought up a conversation.
"Are you gonna tell Jubei?" he asked inquiringly. It wasn't really was supposed to come out from his mouth but then…he already said it.
"About what?"
"You know…the…about the…the one I did last night."
"Oh! Don't worry, he already knows."
"Nani!" Ban almost swallowed the entire food he was eating. As a result, he choked for quite a while. Good thing that he immediately imbibed enough water.
"I did tell him when he called up earlier." Kazuki continued and tried his best not to burst into hilarity after seeing Ban that panicked.
"Was he mad?" Ban's tone showed undeniable anxiousness.
"Of course, he was…at first…but I managed to calm him. The good thing was, I did make him promised to never hurt you. But it took a long time and lots of effort to convince him; that's why you should thank me for your life. If not because of me, you should have been killed by now."
Ban sighed in relief but still he didn't seem to be taking the situation seriously. In fact, he started teasing Kazuki again. "Well thank you for saving my life. Sorry too for what had happened last night. But…I can't promise you that it'll be the last."
"WHAT!"
Fortunately, the doorbell rang.
"Finally. Get ready Midou Ban." Kazuki teased, and winked at the Jagan Master before setting off to check out the visitor. Ban was left; a foretaste of fear overcame his heart once again. There was a big possibility that the visitor was Jubei. Though he heard from Kazuki that his boyfriend promised not to hurt him, he was still unsure of what will happen at any time they met. Slightly panicked, he concealed under the dining table, unconscious of how funny and stupid he appeared. He stayed there for a while until he heard somebody giggling. Not so soon he discovered that it was Kazuki who finally arrived with an unknown companion, who was definitely not Kakei Jubei. Ban immediately settled on his seat. He can't believe that he'd acted that way…he was such a dim-witted snake bastard. It incited him to burst into laughter and very soon, all of them where laughing except the new comer who was now confused about the strange actions of her 'kinda weird' masters.
"Oh! By the way, this is Miki, our new helper." Kazuki initiated.
As a result, the lady introduced herself. Her full name was Miki Takaishi. Kazuki hired her so that he could administer her schedule well.
'She doesn't look like a maid.' Ban thought. Honestly, Miki did appear that way. She had a unique beauty and had her own endearing manner. She stood up elegantly. She had a nice approach when speaking, as if she undergone good education. Ban looked at her suspiciously but anyway, he had no right to judge her. He just continued eating his breakfast while watching Kazuki giving instructions to Miki and once again defending himself from the other who mistook his gender. On the other hand, Miki apologized and just went to her room after refusing Kazuki's invitation to join them for breakfast.
"Fuuchouin Kazuki" The new comer whispered to herself as she sent evil glares at the Thread Master clandestinely.
To be continued…
Author's notes: Choppy, isn't it? But anyway, the new character here has somewhat a big role in this fic. Still, I need your reviews. And again, thanks for those who dropped by and read my first ever fic here. Thanks for the reviews! I really appreciate them. So, that's it! Just watch out for the next chapters.