Disclaimers: I still don't own gravitation or the character but I wish I did sniff
Author's note: my second chapter up! Since I successfully got 5 reviews I am now continuing the next part of the fic! But I warn you I still have no plot to this story and it'll be rather short yet again '.
Ryuichi stood in the suite his black suit arms folded as he looked out in the now darkened sky. He sighed and looked at his Rolex watch a quarter past 7, wondering what in the world was taking the bad luck singer so long? His question was soon to be answered as a timid voice piped up behind him.
"Ryu..I'm ready.." Ryuichi turned only to have his breath stolen. There he was in all his glory, shuichi shindou in his white suit not only did it fit but it was successful in showing off shuichi's curves in every delightful way not to mention he looked adorable in a suit! "Ah shuichi you look marvelous!" Ryuichi said in praise but the pink haired chibi looked slightly depressed. "Shuichi is something the matter?" He asked in a concerned tone.
A blush colored the boy's cheeks and he shook his head quickly. "Iie, Iie nothing at all." And he gave Ryuichi his most famous smile, Ryuichi still concerned did not buy the answer but he did not press the subject quite yet. "Well then are you ready to eat?" He asked returning Shuichi's smile with his own.
"Hai, I'm starving!" Shuichi said latching onto Ryuichi's arm. "Is it far? What do they have to eat there?" Ryuichi chuckled at the barrage of questions and let shuichi out of their room answering each and every one of them without hesitation nor any hint of annoyance. The whole time shuichi was acting like his usual sugar high self but Ryuichi noticed every now and then that sometimes shuichi would be quite a moment and stare off into the distance as if he were deep in thought.
But as soon as Ryuichi opened his mouth to ask Shuichi was back at it talking like a 7 year old who had inhaled a gallon of sugar. Ryuichi's concern was steadily growing for the pink haired boy but he couldn't quite find the right time to put the boy to question. Finally they arrived on the top floor of the hotel and stepped out of the elevator and walked up to the café. Shuichi stared and his mouth hung open.
It was beautiful! The floor was made of marble and there were multiple crystal chandleries that shuichi suspected to be diamonds but he couldn't be sure of. There were exotic plants placed around the place giving it a jungle like theme yet it was cool enough to know the difference. There were a few trees, yes tree where a hole of the floor had been cut out with a small pond like setting a bonsai tree was in the center and oddly enough a parrot mixing the rainforest theme with the feudal era of Japan.
Shuichi gazed at it all overwhelmed by the place, the food must cost a fortune and it made shuichi's stomach squirm. Sure he was with Ryuichi but no way did he have that kind of money on his hands. "Uh uh..ryuichi.." Shuichi mumbled as their waiter led them to a table for two.
Ryuichi glanced backwards as they made their way through the mazes of tables. "Yes?" He said. "I don't think I can pay for this.." Shuichi say soft enough fearing that if the staff heard they would be kicked off the premises. Ryuichi merely laughed in amusement causing shuichi stare at him in shock. "Shuichi do not worry I have taken care of it all please do not worry about expenses tonight..trust me…" Ryuichi said smiling.
Shuichi smiled weakly and nodded and then let himself relax, if Ryuichi wasn't worried well neither was he! Well that's what he intended but at the back of his mind he couldn't help feel all squirmy every now and then. Sitting at their table for two Ryuichi ordered a bottle of champagne the kind you would hear in movies probably $200 a bottle. Shuichi tried not to look shocked so he took to looking at the parrots on the bonsai tree
Once Ryuichi was done ordering their drinks he looked at shuichi who yet again had that lost look on his face. "Shuichi…what's the matter?" Ryuichi asked quietly jarring shuichi out of his thoughts. "Iie nothing just thinking.." Shuichi said smiling nervously. "Shuichi …knowing you, you do not think that hard and be so silent at the same time…do you think I wouldn't notice?" Ryuichi asked raising an eyebrow. "Please tell me what's wrong…" Ryuichi insisted.
Shuichi dropped his façade of trying to pretend nothing was wrong he focused his gaze back on the tree and then he looked from all the woman who were fnely dressed in silk gowns and the men who appeared to be princes. "I…why did you invite me Ryuichi….?" Shuichi asked quietly. Ryuichi blinked and hesitated, could he really tell shuichi..the real reason? That he wanted to confess his undying love for the pink haired boy? No..not quite yet.
But before Ryuichi could even answer he was shocked to see tears well in his eyes and slowly make their way down shuichic's cheeks. "I don't belong here Ryuichi…not with you…not in this place…this place is for people like you or them." He said acknowledging the others. "For people who don't act like children..who aren't…" Shuichi shakily drew in his breath. Ryuichi's eyes widened dramatically, everything was going so wrong already. "Shuichi I can't believe you said that..of couse you belong here like everyone else!" Ryuichi said reaching across the table taking Shuichi's hand in his. At least for now he would have an excuse to touch shuichi. "You are here because you're my friend, where did you get such silly notions?" Ryuichi questioned.
"I see the way people look at me…and then you..they think it's absurd that I even be in your presence .." shuichi sniffled. "I can't be as elegant or or as respected as they are..I'm just shuichi…." The boy replied looking up at Ryuichi helplessly. "Baka." Ryuichi said getting up from the table and kneeling before him, he still held shuichi's hand which had not been attempted to be taken back. "You are MY shuichi." Ryuichi mentally kicked himself as he saw Shuichi's eyes widen. "You are my..my friend shuichi I don't care what anyone thinks of you or how elegant you are I respect you I..care for you shuichi.. never forget that.." Ryuichi said trying to cover up for his mistake.
Why hadn't he told shuichi then? He knew shuichi was only into guys..and so was he…but he felt it wasn't the right time yet. Shuichi was upset and this was not the time..to be pouring out his feelings. Of course the scene had attracted many stares but Ryuichi could care less, let the snobs think what they wished. The tears finally stopped and a heart warming smile replaced the sullen look on shuichi's face.
"Ryuichi….thank you.." He wiped away the tears hastily. Ryuichi stood and slowly released Shuchi's hand and brushed away the few other tears that had managed to escape Shuichi's hand. "Hai…my pleasure.." Ryuichi sat down across from the boy in time for the waiter to come with their bottle of wine and pour it for the boys.
When the waiter asked what the boy's wanted shuichi's response was a shock to the waiter. "Chocolate pocky!" He said nearly shouting it. Ryuichi laughter was rich and quite amused and he gently informed Shuichi they would need to order a main course first. "Oh…" Shuichi said and thought a moment. "Um…Chicken alfredo pasta?" Shuichi said and the waiter wrote it down a sweatdrop appearing. Ryuichi ordered the steak and baked potatoe and the waiter was off again putting in their order.
"But you said they had chocolate pocky…" Shuichi said pouting rather cutely. "Yes yes of course silly but as I said before you need to eat real food before desert and I promise you after dinner you can have all the pocky you want." Ryuichi said to reassure him. "Really?" Shuichi's eyes grew huge with hope. "YAY POCKY!" He shouted over half the restaurant now sweatdropped and went quiet. It took a few moments for the place to return to normal as the guests went back to talking over their dinner. Shuichi no longer noticed the stares or soft murmurs of insults, Ryuichi's words were engraved in his heart and he would never let them go.
Dinner came soon enough and Shuichi went at it like he was ravenous gobbling it all down. Ryuichi watched for a few moments not even touching his food as he enjoyed shuichi's enjoyment in his own meal. Finally Ryuichi began to eat though much slower than Shuichi was and he surprisingly finished at the same time as Shuichi. Taking the glass off champagne shuichi inspected it warily before taking a sip and before long he downed the whole glass. Ryuichi was rather surprised at how fast he drank the champagne and he wisely ordered diet coke for shuichi's next glass.
Once Shuichi was sated with the arm load of pocky packages he had Ryuichi wrote out a check and gave a generous tip to the waiter before he and Shuichi left the café. "So did you enjoy your meal?" Ryuichi inquired as Shuichi held onto his arm while still managing to hold the pocky. "Hai it was delicious thank you Ryuichi!" And shuichi surprised Ryuichi with a light kiss on the lips. Time seemed to freeze for Ryuichi but the kiss was all too brief; but too Ryuichi he could still feel Shuichi's lingering warmth from his lips on his own. Shuichi smiled childishly and squeaked quite startled as Ryuichi removed the packages of pocky from his arms. "I'll get a cartman to take this back up to the room..I thought you might like to see the city a bit before we go to the opera.." Ryuichi said.
Shuichi's eyes widened, opera? "You like opera Ryuichi?" He asked amazed. "Yes I actually do, a shock I know if you don't wish to go we can always do something else…" Ryuichi offered as he dispatched off the pocky boxes to the cartman giving them their room number. "No no I've never been to an opera before I think it would be …awesome!" Shuichi said with a grin on his face.
"Good Good, come on then it's 8 o'clock we must be going.." Offering his arm, shuichi gladly took it and Ryuichi escorted them to the lobby where the limousine waited. The doorman opened the door to the limo and shuichi slid in first and Ryuichi soon after sitting down the windows were tinted and soft jazz music played in the background.
The car was pulled out from the underground garage and they entered the nightlife of the city. Shuichi stared out the window excited to see so many thrilling things, it was like a carnival but only for the rich it seemed. As shuichi was met with these sites Ryuichi sat close by and he even dared to gently slid his arm around the boy's waist. Shuichi hardly paid any attention, though he did snuggle against Ryuichi's side still gazing out the window. "This is so beautiful Ryuichi…" Shuichi murmured in awe.
"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself…I hoped you would.." Ryuichi said with a smile. Shuichi finally tore his eyes away from the nightlife and stared into Ryuichi's eyes. "Arigatou.." He murmured and laid his head on Ryuichi's shoulder. Ryuichi's heart seemed to sore and he merely enjoyed the closeness of the teen as he laid his head on Shuichi's.
It was all too soon that the limo was soon stopped in front of the grand opera house woman in gowns and men in their flashy tux's escorting their dates up the wide steps. Shuichi squealed with excitement and nearly ran over the doorman who opened the car door. Ryuichi was disappointed that their personal time was ended so quickly but he said nothing as he stepped out of the car. He watched Shuichi gape at the building and he let himself be tugged along as Shuichi excitedly point to everything and anything despite how rude it was.
Going into the building they were met with the frigid and Shuichi's teeth began to chatter nonstop. "R-ryuichi i-it's cold…" Shuichi managed to get out between his clicking teeth and the pink haired singer snuggled against his side. He thanked whatever god their was seeing as he wasn't a religious person and held Shuichi close. "It'll get better don't you worry."
He smiled and led Shuichi up the carpeted steps to their box, unfortunately Ryuichi hadn't been able to snag a private box and they ended up with a public one. Showing the staff member his ticket he was allowed inside with a still chattering Shuichi, gently he guided the boy to a seat in the middle row and sat next to him rubbing his side.
After awhile he noticed Shuichi had stopped chattering and merely lean against him for whatever reason he posses, but Ryuichi was just as happy that Shuichi had not pulled away. The night was shaping up quite grandly as people filtered in and the lights began to dim. Shuichi's whole focus was on the singer as he appeared on stage. Despite the horrid rumors Shuichi had heard about opera it was something that you had to witness for yourself at least once to get the full image.
Ryuichi watched with half interest on the performance he'd seen one like this in American called 'damnation de Faust' it was similar story with a couple of name swaps and Japanese and American's always had a different way of doing things. The opera ended after about 3 hours and whole time Shuichi remained transfixed not moving an inch not even for a bathroom break unlike most other people.
"That was so great!" Shuichi exclaimed when the opera had officially ended. "I liked the part where Faust was lamenting and and..!" shuichi went on as Ryuichi led him through the crowd back down to the main lobby. "Well I'm glad you enjoyed it." Ryuichi said spotting the bathroom. "Do you need to use the restroom before we go?" He asked. Shuichi blinked. "Oh hai." Shuichi said sheepishly.
Ryuichi smiled and let shuichi go off, leaning against the wall he sighed softly crossing his arms as he waited for Shuichi. Shuichi soon returned glomping Ryuichi who laughed and held him. "Silly.." Ryuichi murmured. And just when Ryuichi thought nothing could ruin this moment he was proved wrong. "What are you two doing?" A cold and familiar voice asked. Both Ryuichi and Shuichi looked up to see those cold piercing eyes that belonged to Yuki Eiri.
End of chapter 2 aren't I so evil? cackle you'll have to wait till I come out with the next chapter nyah! Heheheheeee! So what did you think?