Hello my loves! Yes, I know... How could I leave you again when things were starting to get good? I am sorry and I can't say it enough times. I hit a bad place again with work and school. But I am back for another chapter of I.T.T.T.O.P and its officially Summer! So, I will have more time to write! So, who is ready for Masamune and Riku to have a conversation? Will it turn out bad or will it work in their favor? I guess we will find out! Who's ready? Let's do this!
Disclaimer: I do own Sekaiichi Hatsukoi AT ALL! All the characters go to their rightful owners. The only thing I own is the story below.
Chapter 6
Masamune POV
I turned the car off as I stared at the bar in front of me. It wasn't a fancy one but it isn't a horrible one. I clenched the wheel as my brain went to every possible situation that could happen right now. I sighed as I laid my head on the wheel, forcing myself to get out of the car.
This is for Ritsu. This is for Ritsu. This is for Ritsu.
I opened the door and stepped outside.
This is for Ritsu. This is for Ritsu. This is for Ritsu.
I opened the door to the bar and looked around. I saw Riku sitting at a table in the back.
This is for Ritsu. This is for Ritsu. This is for Ritsu.
"Hello Sir. It's nice to see you again." I bowed as I stood in front of him. He smiled kindly and pointed to the seat.
"Please sit down Takano-san." I nodded as I took the seat across from him while trying to smile. "You don't have to be nervous. I wont treat you like my wife."
I nodded as a waiter came over and asked what I would like to drink.
"Can I just have a beer?" He nodded his head and left. I cleared my throat and looked at Riku.
"What is that you wanted to talk to me about, Sir?" He run his hand through his hair as he looked at the table.
"Masamune, I don't want to hurt my son anymore and force him to be something he isn't but I cant give my blessing to this marriage unless I talk to you man to man."
"I understand what you mean and I also wanted to apologize for how I acted at dinner. I just get so angry when someone questions my love for him and treats him a certain way. He is the kindest and most caring person I ever met and I just want him to be happy." He looked up at me as a slow, smile made its way to his cheeks, making his eyes sparkle in the dim light.
"Its okay. I understand why you acted that way. I would have too. I'm glad that my son found someone like you." I looked down as I leaned back in my chair.
"I wasn't always like this." Riku eyebrows pushed together as he began to open his mouth.
"Here is your beer, Sir and a refill, on the house for you, Mr. Onodera."
"Thanks Haru." Riku smiled as the man called Haru bowed and left once more.
"Do you come here a lot?" I asked as I took a sip of my beer.
"Yeah, I like this bar. It's a nice place to come when nothing is going right. It gives me peace when nothing else can." I looked around the bar and started to feel what he meant. It was quite with soft music playing and the lights were dimmed enough to give you a calming feeling. The walls were red and there was art hanging all over them. The bar was long and cool marble with a very large section. The chairs were comfy and smooth and the tables were made with random pictures or CDs or lighters or cards. I could get used to a place like this.
"I can see what you mean. This place is pretty cool." He chuckled as he nodded his head.
"So you were saying about it not always being this way?" He raised his eyebrow. I took another sip and decided it was best just to confess to everything and hope he would still give his blessing.
"When we were in high school, I was a jerk. My parents never gave me anytime or love and that made me hate anyone and everything. I mostly kept to myself and I stayed late in the liberty at school, but one day I started noticing that every book I read had a name under my mine. I really didn't think nothing of it; I just thought I honestly had a stalker. Then the day came that I met my stalker and it turned out to be your son. He confessed to me and I asked if he wanted to go out with me. Only…" I sighed deeply as I looked down at the table. "I didn't want to be loving towards him. I wanted to break him."
Riku raised his eyebrows and sat back. "I see, so what changed your mind?"
"I went off on him one day, telling him he was gross. After that, I didn't think he would come back, but he did. He brought me an umbrella because it was raining and he didn't know if I had one. That was nicest thing anyone ever done for me. I realized I couldn't hurt him ever again and I was falling in love with him too." Riku nodded his head as he chuckled.
"That's my son. No matter whoever hurts him or breaks him, he always cares about them." He took a drink as he looked at me. "You did break my son awhile after that. I remember that day he came home in tears with a hicky on his neck, begging his mother and I to send him to England." I flinched as he brought up our break-up. I knew that this was going to come up but I wasn't sure if I was ready for it.
"You are right. I did break your son but that time I honestly didn't mean to." I squeezed my hands under the table as I stared at my beer.
"Please enlighten me to what happened then?" I swallowed my spit as the memories of my life after Ritsu started to flog my mind.
"That day, Ritsu asked me if we were going out and I remember thinking 'Why is he asking me this after everything we have done?'. I also remember feeling a little shy and before I knew what I was doing. I covered my mouth and laughed. Next thing I knew, Ritsu roundhouse kicked me and fled the room. I tried to find him after that but I couldn't. Next thing I knew was I had to move because of my parents' divorce and then went to college, that's when I found out that Ritsu had a Fiancé. So, I felt like he was just playing with me and that's why he roundhouse kicked me and left. It wasn't until he started working at the company that I found out why he did that. He told me that my laugh meant I was just playing with him. So, it was just a misunderstanding in the end." Riku sighed as he looked at me.
"How did you end up back together then?" I looked at Riku as I slow smile made its way onto my face.
"Your son is very stubborn. He didn't get back with me until his birthday last year. I was chasing him down through. Everyday day and every night I tried to get even an inch closer to him. On his birthday, he surprised me by confessing in the most beautiful way and now we are happy and in love and getting married." Riku nodded his head and reach for his glass.
"I can't say that when I found out you were the one who broke my son pleased me but I can say knowing that everything was a misunderstanding and seeing how he is now fills me joy that I didn't know I was ever going to have." He leaned back as he played with his drink and sighed. "You see Takano-san, when I saw my son like that I knew something awful must have happened. It was like all the life was drained out of him. He wouldn't talk to me or his mother about what it was but we figured it must have been a bad break up with the mark on his neck. We tried many times to convince him to stay and tells everything. We even offered to send him to a different school but in the end, he ended up going. He didn't come back till he was out of college and he was just a completely different person. He didn't smile and he hated the idea of any type of affection. I remember many girls were trying to be with him and he always told them no. The only other person I knew he was really close with was An-chan and some guy he meet in England. I remember walking into his room and seeing him having a panic attack about starting at my company. He was just rocking himself back and forth on the floor but I never did anything to comfort him. I found out later from his friend in England that Ritsu had developed anxiety and depression of the years. When I asked him why and he just kept saying because of his ex." I felt my body lose all its life while learning how our break up messed with my love.
"After awhile, An-chan and him lost touch and the guy from England was traveling the world and taking pictures. My son was alone and next thing I knew he wanted to quit. I cant lie and say I was happy. I was very upset and with that pain, I decided to get back at him but putting him in a department he knew nothing about. Little did I know; he was going to prove himself if it was the last thing he did. I also didn't think sending him there he would run into you and fall in love all over again." Riku looked me with a look of respect, happiness and thankfulness. "You brought my little boy back. He is happy again. His beautiful smile is back. His eyes are shining once more. I can never repay you for bringing my only child back to life."
I smiled as I nodded my head. "Thank you, Sir. I am happy also that Ritsu is back to himself. I missed him very much. However, I do have a question." He raised his eyebrows and did the same face Ritsu does when he is confused.
"You don't care that your son is..." I swallowed as I cleared my throat and looked down. "You know... involved with a man." He laughed as he shook his head.
"I believe love is love. I don't think anyone can help who they fall in love with and it took me a long time to realize that. I honestly always had a feeling about Ritsu. He never looked at girls or showed any sigh of wanting to date a girl but when it came to men... he blushes like crazy and stutters. When he turned 13, that's when I started to accept the fact my son was gay and that one day he was going to bring a man home. I love Ritsu no matter what. I just want him to be happy. I'm tired of forcing my son to be something he isn't."
"I wish I had a father like you." Riku smiled a cheeky smile.
"Takano-san please promise me something."
"Anything Sir." I nodded my head.
He looked at me straight in the eyes as he spoke with a deep, waring tone. "Do not hurt my son again. He is someone very kind and loving and I don't want to see him so low ever again. Take care of him and love him with everything you can."
"You have my word Sir. I promise I will only love and care for your son. I will never hurt him again. I can't live without him anymore. He is everything to me and more."
Riku stood up as he smiled brightly. "Takano-san, Thank you." He browed and stood back up while taking out some money. He laid it on the table and I stood up also.
"Sir, you know you don't have to bow in front of me." He placed his hand on my shoulder.
"Yes, I do. You have my blessing to marry my son. Welcome to our family Takano-san." I was pulled into a hug while he chuckled. I felt all my worry wash away as a smile made its way onto my face. I hugged him back as he patted my shoulder. He smiled once more as he began to walk away. "Oh!" I turned to look at him as I saw him do the same. "Tell my son not to worry about the company anymore and just to be happy. He deserves to have his own dreams. I cant hold him back anymore." I lost all my breath as he nodded his head and left the bar. I felt giddy as walked out of the bar. I started the car with excitement bubbling up inside me to tell my Ritsu the good news.
Time Skip~
I opened the door to our home as I shouted out for Ritsu. As I was taking off my shoes, I felt my breath leave my body as I caught my love. I chuckled as he held me tight.
"You miss me?" I wrapped my arms around him as I kissed his head. I felt him nod as he held on tighter. "I missed you too. I have good news."
"What is it?" Ritsu pulled back to look at my face. I placed my hand on his check as he leaned into my touch.
"We have your father's blessing baby." Ritsu gasped as his eyes lit up.
"Really!?" I nodded my head as my Ritsu smiled brightly and started to jump around. I laughed as I smacked his butt.
"That's not all." Ritsu stopped jumping and tilted his head in confusion.
"What else is there?" I smiled as I held out my arms for him.
"Baby you don't have to worry about the company anymore. Your dad just wants you to be happy in whatever you decided to do in life." Ritsu shoulders dropped as if a huge weight was just released as he let out a huge breath.
"Really?" He asked as his eyes started to fill with tears.
"Really baby. Please don try cry. This is good right?" Ritsu nodded as he jumped up and wrapped his arms and legs around me.
"Yes it really good news babe. I'm just so happy right now. I cant believe this is really happening." I carried him into our bedroom as I dropped him on the bed. I climbed onto of him and kissed his cheek.
"Its happening baby. You are finally free. Now kiss me like you love me." Ritsu giggled as he pulled me into a passionate and heated kiss. When he pulled away, he had the most softest smile.
"Thank you Masamune. Koishiteru babe forever and always."
"Koishiteru baby forever and ever and ever." I pulled him closer to me as he giggled and pulled the covers over us.
There you guys have it! Ritsu and Masamune have his blessing! However, what about Ritsu's mother and not only his mother but Masamune's mother!? Dun...Dun...Dun lol. You guys know the drill. Stay tuned for another exciting chapter of "It's Time To Tell Our Parents" in my series "Our Super Crazy and Loving Life."
Until next time!
Kiss kiss xxx
