Author's Notes: Ban/Kazu fic. Hope you enjoy and please R and R.
Summary: Kazuki reminds Ban of someone he lost. As time pasts, the Jagan Master's emotions are growing more and more. Will the string master accept Ban? Will Ban have his happy ending with Kazuki? Or will he lose Kazuki like he lost his first love?
"You don't have to be scared anymore. I'm here. I'm not going to leave you. I'm sorry. It's my fault. I should have come sooner. I could have stopped him."
"Oh, Ban. It's not all your fault."
"Yes, it is."
"Thank you for coming for me even if you were too late. I love you, Ban."
"I love you too. And I always will."
"…"
"I'll never forget you."
It was a beautiful Monday morning. The Get Backers were waiting for Hev'n to arrive for their payment. The last mission was very successful, and their client made a promise to pay them 10 million yen. But when Hev'n arrived, they were paid only 50 thousand yen due to the damages…again.
"Darn, client! They promised us 10 million yen and only gives us 50 thousand yen!" Ban cursed as the customers in Honky Tonk started to leave.
The Get Backers never really had much luck with money. But that didn't stop them from doing their job. After they collected their pay, Ginji helped Natsumi in the kitchen, and Ban sat in the usual stool in front of the counter. The Jagan Master was thinking deeply until someone came into Honky Tonk. Of course, it was none other than the beautiful Fuchion Kazuki. He automatically greeted Paul and Ban cheerfully as always. Then, he sat beside Ban as Paul gave him a cup of black coffee. "Where's Ginji?" he asked Ban.
"Helping his girlfriend Natsumi in the kitchen."
"I see."
Kazuki looked at Ban but the latter didn't want to meet his gaze. Until finally…"Why do you have to looked at me like that, itomaki!" Ban said as he slightly turned to Kazuki and blushed.
"Am I a bother to you?"
"Of course not, thread spool. It's just that…"
Ban didn't finish his sentence.
"I'm sorry. I'll leave." Kazuki was about to leave, when Ban caught his wrist.
"Kazuki, I have to tell you something."
The string master's heart was pounding. He was really nervous and scared. He tried to look calm and smiled.
"Yes, what is it?"
"I…" Ban looked around. "It's too quiet. Someone might hear."
"Let's go outside then."
"No, I'll just buy you dinner later. We'll talk then."
"Okay, pick me up at 7 o'clock."
