"Father's going to worry..." I murmured, concerned.
"Don't worry Tatsuha!" Said A genki Ryuichi. "You're not a highschooler who needs to check in with his parents everyday!" He smiled and tilted his head. He sure does act like it. Thought Ryuichi.
If only he knew! I shouted in my head. We had gotten INto his house and i had set my stuff down already.
"Okay Tatsuha!" He squealed. Damn he can be perky. What do you want to do now"
I scratched the back of my head. "Well, I really don't know-Yawn." My body interrupted to let me know that I hadn't had a full nights sleep in forever. Ryuichi peered closely at me. "Tatsuha tired? Don't deny it!" Damn he's good at catching me before I lie... "Because I know you are. Why"
"Well," I bowed my head sheepishly. "A couple of days ago I spent the night at Shuichi's and didn't get much sleep. Then there was concert night. And last night I stayed up late waiting for you to come home and I sat up watching you for the rest of the night." My vision blurred and I swayed. "I watched you... The whole night..." I murmured, then I collapsed from exhaustion. The last thing I saw was a worried Ryuichi rushing at me yelling "Tatsuha!"
Mmmm... So comfy. My bed never feels this soft. Or warm. I snuggled against, A person? Who was Running their fingers through m hair? "Ry-u?" I mumbled.
"Ssh. Go back to sleep"
I sighed, comfortable. And as I drifted off, I thought I heard Ryuichi say quietly "I love you."
Ryuichi POV
Damn he looks tired. No wonder, He stayed up all night for me, not to mention whatever else happened to him lately. Wait, he stayed up all night for me! "Tatsuha!" I yelled as he collapsed. Again. I caught him. Which is no mean feat because he is quite larger and heavier than I am. and carried More like drug. him to my room and got him under the covers of my bed. I laid down next to him just to keep him company, and because I wanted to be near him and watch over him. I slept little. It was day and I didn't really need to. I didn't think he would appreciate me hopping around like a maniac as per usual so I just laid there next to him. His hair is so soft. Way softer than it looks! It was irresistible. I started running my fingers through his soft, silky, gorgeous hair. Tatsuha snuggled against me, breathing deeply. Then his breath caught. Is he
"Ry-u?" HE mumbled.
"Ssh. Love. Go back to sleep." I said soothingly.
Tatsu sighed, and relaxed again. Drifting off because of his weariness. I didn't think he'd hear me, but I still said it. "I love you." I whispered softly. I smiled, even in sleep tatsuha was smileing in comfort. Or was it my comment?
Tatsuha POV
"Sniff sniff." Mmm... What's that good smell? I rolled off of my stomach onto my back and smiled. Breakfast. Breakfast? I slept almost 24 hours? Damn I musta been tired... I thought as I rubbed my eyes of any remnants of sleep. While I was rubbing my eyes. Ryuichi peeked around the door frame and saw me awake, so decided on a course of action.
"Tatsuha!" He squealed. "You're awake!" As he skipped into the room and jumped on top of me. Hugging me tightly he whined, "I thought that you'd never wake up!" I sat up slightly and gently grabbed his chin to look in his eyes. "Of course I'd wake up... IF I knew it would be to your beautiful face and personality." Ryuichi blushed. He is so kawaii and irresistable. I thought right before I leaned in and kissed him softly. "So," I said conversationally. "Is that breakfast I smell?" He jumped up, a huge grin plastered on his face as he drug me out of bed. "You must be really hungry! I made you breakfast with Kumagoro-chan!" HE cheered. I smiled.
"Tatsuha?" Asked Ryuichi after breakfast.
"Hmm"
HE fiddled with his hands nervously. "I need to check n with K and Tohma today. He mumbled.
I sighed. "And you want me to go with you?" I said in a flat voice.
"Well you should ceck in with Tohma too since he's you brother in-law"
Damn. I was hoping that he didn't know about that little tidbit of information. I blushed with embarrassment. "Well, if you really want me to go"
"Yay! Tasuha is going to see Tohma with me!" HE shouted.
Ryuichi practically skipped all the way to the NG building. I would ahve walked behind him and watched, smiling, except he ahd to hole my hand. Damn! THis is kind of embarrassing for me... I thought as some girls pointed and giggled at us. I smiled slightly. But he is so kawaii
When we walked into NG, Ryuichi screamed "I'm here to vivit! Na no da!" Even though it was an earsplitting scream, I seemed to be the only one who flinched. I might need to find myself some earplugs... Obviously, everyone hear was used to Ryuichi's antics.
"Come on Tatsuha!"
I looked up from my reverie to see Ryuichi holding an elevator open fro me way across the room. I slowly walked over as Ryuichi screamed Hurry up you slowpoke!" A million times. Or so it seemed.
"I'm coming! I'm coming!" I said, exhasperated, while noticably speeding up.
"Tohma!" Shuoted Ryuichi as he bounded into the presidents office and glomped him. I chose not to enter for safety reasons. Apparently, that was a good choice.
"Ryuichi-san." Said Tohma seriously. " I got an interesting phone call from Eiri-san earlier"
"Haha." Laughed Ryuichi nervously as he scratched the back of his neck. "I guess he told you the good news then"
"Good news." Repeated Tohma dryly. "I guess you could put it that way. Now why is Tatsuha-san staying with you?" HE asked sternly.
"Well, Tatsuha and I really like each other..." He whined Kawaii like.
Tohma raised his eyebrow. "Like eachother?" He repeated in that same dry voice. Except now it was practically dripping with venom. "Do you realize how worried his family is? He left home a few days ago leaving nothing more than a note saying that he was at Shindou's and would be back later. He hasn't called home or let anyone know where he is, and when he's coming home. He has responsibilties at the temple. Not to mention his summer break is almost over"
Ryuichi's eyes opened wide as he stared at Tohma. But it wasn't because Tohma was going on a rant, which never happened.
"Summer break?" Breathed Ryuichi.
"Yes! Didn't you realize that he's also illegal? He's 16 for god's sake. Ryuichi-san"
I slumped down onto the floor against the wall, my head in my hands. He's going to leave me
"He's 16?" Ryuichi whispered quietly.
"You didn't know that? Ryuichi?" Asked Tohma. Kind for once.
I bounded into the room. "Ryuichi!" I stopped. Some feet away from him.
"Ahh... Tatsuha-san. I see that you have deigned it appropriate to join us"
I ignored him. "Ryu. Do you care about my age?" I looked at the ground. Not wanting to see the look of disdain on his face. But not for long. Ryuichi gripped my chin with his fingers and forced me to look up at him. I just barely noticed when the door quietly shut behind Tohma. Ryuichi smiled sweetly at me. "Of course not." He answered firmly. And gave me the gentlist kiss I've ever had. Showing love and compassion, and an unwillingness to leave me.
"I'm coming over right now, Tohma-san"
"That's not neccessary Eiri-san"
"The brat needs to go home right now. Before he causes anymore trouble. I have practically the whole family yelling at me right now because it is all 'my fault.' He has a lot of responsibilities he's shirking, you realize. NOt only that, e's ahving a relationship with that GOD of his! I'm pulling him out before anything worse happens that I can get blamed for!" Yuki bellowed over the phone.
"Yuki!" I genki voice squealed on the other side of the phone. "Give me the phone"
"No! I'm not finished with Tohma"
Tohma sighed. HTis could be a while. He thought.
"Yukii! You baka!" Thud, cras. boom, etc.
"Satcho"
"Ah, hello Shindou-san"
"Yuki's umm... taken care of. Do you what you need with Tatsuha and Ryuichi, I'll be over in a bit to help you with the plan!" He said happily over the phone before hanging up. I wonder what he meant by 'Yuki's taken care of'? Tohma thought curiously. He put his cell back into his pocket and walked back into his office. Ryuichi ad a gentle smile on his face as he cupped my cheek in his hand. I had a look of absolute adoration going on.
"Are you two serious about this relationship?" Tohma asked the tow 'boys'. The look they gave him was enough to say it all.
SHuichi burst into the room. Another door ruined. Tohma thought. "Satcho! We don't have much time till Yuki comes. Are we ready"
"Almost." Tohma replied. "Ryuichi-san, Tatsuha-san, how would you two like to... get away for a while"
Shuichi had a large grin on his face.
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