Chapter two
Denial and Creepy Smiles
The door slammed to their apartment upstairs, and an embarrassed Kaza threw himself face first into his pillow on the bed. He wanted to scream! He hated Rikuo! Why did he have to go and do that! Why... why didn't he stop him?
Kaza turned over and rested his head on the pillow, and stared up at the ceiling.
Why hadn't he stopped him? Did he want to kiss him? No... he didn't like guys... at least, he didn't think he did. Did he?
Sigh.
"Dammit!" He yelled as he threw his head underneath the pillow.
Why did things have to be like this? Rikuo was just messing with him, like he always did. He didn't care about anybody but himself, the bastard! But... wait... what about that girl he had seen? Tsukiko-San?
So maybe he did care about someone, but it sure as hell wasn't him. He probably liked this girl, whoever she was. Which still didn't answer his questions.
Why did he do it?
And why had he not stopped it?
Kaza suddenly felt very tired, like he hadn't slept in days. His eyes drooped heavily and before he knew what was happening, he was fast asleep.
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Rikuo opened the door as quietly as possible, not wanting to disturb Kaza in case he was asleep. It was late and he had stayed and done all of his work, along with the rest of Kaza's. It's not like he wanted to, but he really didn't have a choice seeing as the cry baby ran up to his room like a teenage girl being told she can't go on a date with the most popular boy in school.
He looked over at the other boy's side of the room and saw Kaza fast asleep on his own bed, his head peeking out from beneath the pillow. He looked so cute when he was sleeping.
Wait! Did he just say that Kaza was cute?
Rikuo smirked to himself. Well, he did have such feminine qualities. Earlier, when he had made little Kaza all upset, he had just been... testing him. He wanted to see his reaction. He had always thought that the boy was a bit... childish. And innocent. Now he knew why. He did feel a little bit guilty about what he did though. He wouldn't have liked getting his first kiss from a guy either.
He walked towards Kaza's bed, stepping over rumpled up shirts and discarded soda cans. When he reached the smaller boy's bed, he stared at him, noticing the way the moon light hit his face.
He hadn't bothered to turn on the lights, seeing as he didn't know if his roommate was asleep or not.
His hand brushed back a strand of light brown hair from the boy's closed eyes, his finger tips grazing his cheek. Drowsy, golden eyes opened and stared at the offensive object that had disturbed their slumber.
Kaza stared up at Rikuo, the other boy's hand tucking the piece of hair behind his ear. He pulled his hand back, just staring down at Kaza, waiting for the yelling and screaming he knew that was going to come.
"Don't touch me." His voice said quietly as he sunk deeper into the mattress.
Rikuo turned away and was about to head for his bed when he stopped in the middle of the room.
"I'm sorry." He said and then moved into the bathroom, leaving Kazahaya alone.
He just stared at the door, not moving. Did he just... apologize?
"Guess he's not that much of a jerk as I thought he was." He mumbled to himself before going back to sleep. Or trying to at least.
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The steam around him made him light headed as he turned down the hot water. His mind raced with half thoughts and past actions. He just couldn't think about things clearly, the main thing being Kazahaya. He didn't even know why he had kissed him in the first place now. He didn't mind it in the least, he actually enjoyed it. The boy's lips were soft and pouty.
He was adorable.
'Maybe... I didn't kiss him because I wanted to see what he'd do. I knew what he'd do. I guess I did it because... I like him.'
His green eyes shot open, and he regretted the action as hot water rushed into his eyes.
"Dammit!" He muttered.
'Stupid water! My eyes burn and now I think I'm falling for my roommate, which just happens to be a guy! What the hell is wrong with me!'
Sigh.
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The morning was awkward and quiet, more so than usual. Not even the usual argument of Rikuo having to read the damn paper at the table. No, today was quiet and down right... boring.
Tick.
Tock.
Tick.
Tock.
Sigh.
"Kaza- Rikuo," They both said at the same time, the extremely uncomfortable silence getting to them both.
"You first." Rikuo said.
"No... you go first."
"Just go."
"You," said Kaza.
"You first." Rikuo almost shouted. Why did he think he liked this guy?
"No, you!"
"Fine." The darker haired boy gritted between his teeth.
"Let's just... forget about what happened yesterday. It was a... mistake." He didn't know if that was the right word for it, but he had to say something.
"Oh..." Kaza actually looked disappointed about something.
'I don't care, I don't care...' Rikuo repeated over and over again in his head. He did not need to like Kaza... they were both guys for christ sake!
"Did you want to say something?"
"No." Kaza said, a bit depressed looking now.
'I don't care, I don't care...'
"I'm going down." He said and then stood, leaving Kaza alone with his thoughts.
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"I have a job for you, Kazahaya."
Kaza looked up at Kakei-San, who had Saiga hanging all over him from behind. He blushed as he stood up.
"I'm up for it."
"Good." He said with a smile. It was one of those creepy, 'I know what's going to happen but you have no clue' smiles. Damn, how he hated those.
"Meet me in my office after you're done here."
He nodded his head as the two lovers walked away.
That was a bit... weird.
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The door to Kakei-San's office was closed. Kaza took a big gulp as he neared the door, praying to whatever god was out there that everything would be G rated on the other side of the door.
As he neared it, he didn't hear any noises, so he knocked and was welcomed in. To his relief, nothing was going on, not even Saiga resting in Kakei's lap.
"Sit down."
He did so.
"So, what am I doing?"
There it was again, that smile! That damn creepy ass smile!
"Oh, nothing too dangerous. Besides, you need the money, right?"
Smile.
Twitch.
"Yes. I'll do it." He said with a sigh.
"Without even knowing what it is?"
Gulp.
"Well, I'm glad you agreed, because this type of job doesn't suite Rikuo. But you'll be just perfect."
Oh shit!
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He just had to say he would do it! Without even knowing what he was getting into, again! Damn, one of these days he was going to get it, and get it good!
With his eyeball twitching slightly every few minutes, Kaza must have looked like some crazy lunatic.
"Dammit, why do I always end up in a dress!" He yelled in frustration, the empty foyer around him echoing his words.
He looked around nervously, mentally cursing at himself for his outburst.
'Why... why do I have to always wear a damn dress!"
Sigh.
Well, to be more exact, a maid's outfit.
Kakei-San had told him that he would be pretending to be a maid in some mansion, with some damn rich guy, just to get some watch. Of course, all he knew was that it was an old fashioned pocket watch with a gold chain, with a coat of arms engraved on the front.
The owner of the mansion walked down the steps, a gold pocket watch clipped to his vest.
'Ohh... shiny.' Kaza thought, before yelling at himself. That was probably the damn watch that he needed to!
The man stopped and stared at Kaza, a small smile gracing his lips. Awe damn, it was one of those freaky creepy ones. Damn, how many people can do that?
"Ah, so you must be the new maid."
Kaza curtsied the best he could, almost falling in the process.
"Good. I hope someone told you the rules."
"Yes, Sir." He managed to say in a high pitched voice.
"Good. Well then, I'll be on my way." He kissed Kaza's hand, giving him another weird smile and a... lustful gaze.
'Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit...'
"Good night." With that, he left.
Kaza let his breath out.
"Man, that was... gross. I never want that to happen again." He stuck his tongue out as well.
"You know you liked it." A voice whispered behind him.
"Ack!" He screamed as he jumped. He bit his lower lip as well, making it bleed a little. When he turned around, his mouth went ajar and his eyes narrowed.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Kaza asked in a quiet, angry voice.
Rikuo brushed his thumb over his bleeding lip and then took out the handkerchief from his pocket. He didn't pay his words any attention as he dabbed the rest of the blood away.
Kaza blushed at the contact, but let the realization sink in. Rikuo was here, and he wanted to know why! No way was he going to put the moves on him and make him forget his question.
"Why are you here?" He asked again.
"To look out for you." Rikuo said bluntly.
"WHAT!" He yelled in a low, hushed whisper.
"It's not because you can't do it on your own, but Kakei wanted me to make sure that you got what the client wanted, without you having to... lose your innocence."
"Huh?" Kaza's eyes doubled in size as he placed his hand near his mouth.
Rikuo grabbed him by his hand and led him over to a niche in the hallway.
"The guy you now work for is... in all words, a pervert. And you are just some poor, innocent girl who doesn't know what to do in his eyes. So, he might try to take advantage of you. That's why I'm here. To make sure he doesn't."
Saucer size eyes looked up at Rikuo.
"You would really... do that for... me?"
Rikuo looked away.
"If he finds out you're a guy, then we can't get the watch, which means neither of us gets paid."
Kaza turned red in the face as he was about to yell at Rikuo, but before he could, a hand was cupped over his mouth.
So, here he was, again. Against a wall, with Rikuo keeping him trapped there, with him so close that he could feel his body heat.
"But... yes, I would." He said in all seriousness.
The hand left his mouth and the first thing that came out was,
"Why?"
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Hope you all liked that, and sorry it took a long time to get out. I've just been busy.
Well, later. Love you all and thanks a lot for the reviews.
Robin
