Defy

Defy

Chapter 9

Author Notes: Morreeeee...more nanbaka! Let's see what trouble our group finds themselves in this time~ I don't own it.

3rd P.O.V

Hajime was pissed, an angry dark cloud covering his taut body as he escorted Nico, Uno and Rock away from their cell. For once his ire wasn't due to the trio behind him, but all he could see was red right now.

Still, despite his feelings, he had a job to do, of course he made sure to show his displeasure by kicking the door open. "Mitsuru you annoying shit! Why the hell are you using my building for this!?" Adjusting his shades, the energetic guard posed, pissing off Hajime even more.

"Bout time you got your boys here. Number 15 over here hasn't been much help with the preparations!" All three inmates instantly pounced. "Jyugo!~" Arms wrapped around his thin form, able to easily see the weight loss on his already skinny body.

Each madesure they snuggle, wrapping him a cocoon of warmth. It felt as if their affection was to make up for all the time lost since he had been hospitalized. "Hey guys." He blushed slightly, but enjoyed the warmth the others provided.

Sure he was often visited by his cellmates but it just wasn't the same, he truly missed their presence. Took awhile for everyone to release him, Uno especially lingering longer then he should of. "So Jyugo do you know why Hajime looks like he's ready to kill Mitsuru?"

Snorting Jyugo sits, nestling his back against one of the walls to the empty room. "Guess Mitsuru's planning on making some new entertainment rooms for the guards and prisoners here. He's been asking me questions ever since he picked me up from the medical area."

Because no one won the tournament, there was a crap ton of money that was piling over...so with the warden's permission Mitsuru set about making use of the large spendings.

In general Nanba prison had a huge budget, so there were really no concerns as Mitsuru went about gathering all the guards and prisoners that he wanted to help with the various projects.

With it all starting in Hajime's building, taking one of the empty rooms and making it a gaming pad for the prisoners. "What do you think this is!?" To say the supervisor of said building was angry was a huge understatement.

"My house~ And daddy plans on spending every cent on it!" It took the combined effort of Seitarou and Yamato to keep the bald man from strangling his co-worker. Already he could feel his stomach acting up from the stress. And for once it wasn't from his prisoners!

Consider him shocked, though he wasn't sure which of the two scenarios were worse. Why the hell did he have to put up with this!? "Now everyone else should be on their way, so Number 11, 25, 15 and 69 you guys get first dibs on what games and furniture we bring in! Hajime, why don't you and the boys get the food I asked Shiro to make~"

It was like a dream come true. Both Uno and Nico clapped their hands together as happy as could be. Desperately the two fought in the tournament for something like this, the two were grateful that there was someone like Mitsuru around.

Especially as he was able to boss around Hajime, basically kicking his grumpy self out of the room. Finally, despite losing the tournament they had the chance to make the perfect paradise.

"Sweet!" The two were surrounded with sparkles as they had a deep discussion alongside Mitsuru, everything from furniture, to games, and even if the room would be painted was debated.

Leaving the perfect time for Rock to pop a seat next to Jyugo and check on him. "So how are you really feeling? You know you're not fooling any of us." His response was a heavy sigh. Of course Jyugo couldn't cover up his exhaustion and still tender wounds.

"Over all I'm alright Rock, just...thinking too much is all. Even though I was released, I was told to take things easy. Makes things really boring. It seriously sucked not being able to do anything." Rock snorts, amused at the answer.

Only Jyugo could be bored in a prison. "I'll bet, we'll probably do another break out attempt when your fully recovered. Don't want to push you." Really the only thing that entertained the raven haired teen was his little escape tricks.

Rock still wondered after all this time how such a smart kid found himself in jail. Even more so...there was something else he wanted to address. "Hey, did something happen between you and Uno?" The question made him freeze, green and purple eyes, refusing to look in Rock's direction. Confirming his suspicions.

"No. Not really. Why?" His lie was pitiful, anyone could've seen through it. "Because when he came back a few days after meeting you he was distracted and quiet. In general he hasn't been acting right since your attack-but that's how we all have been. Did you guys get into a fight or something?"

Actually today was the first day where Uno was acting normal, as if nothing happened. Considering the true reason why he was acting off, it wasn't a surprise. These days Jyugo's been a mess with his own thoughts and feelings, he had no real idea what Uno of all people was thinking.

Still he figured he should say something, so he opened his mouth. "No. But I think I did hurt his feelings. Even though he cares, and wants to try and help me when i'm feeling down-there are just some things I can't talk about...and I think I upset him when I refused to tell him." A half truth at best.

There was really no way for him to say more, lest he accidentally spill secrets he's not meant to reveal. But it didn't stop the guilt from eating Jyugo on the inside. Even when he was being honest with his opinions he was a liar. Truly the secrets he held was threatening to swallow him whole.

So much so he almost missed Rock's reply. "I see. Well he really cares about you Jyugo-we all do! You're important to us, and if you need us, we got your back." It was sometimes hard to remember that Rock was the eldest of them all. Usually the guy was mellow, only feeling passionate over food.

"Personally I think Uno's trying too hard." Despite being a master gambler Uno had a terrible pokerface when it came to reality. Nico and Rock had known about his little crush for months now, and were secretly cheering their otp on. "I don't like him being upset because of me."

Jyugo held his knees, binding them together to use as a pillow for his head. Flinching as rough hands ruffle his already messed up hair. "He probably doesn't like upsetting you either. But I think you getting released from the medical ward and being back in our little jail will do wonders for his worries."

Just seeing Jyugo up and walking around without too much pain was a relief to them all. "Why don't you just take it easy, talk to him about what you can, and speak up when your feeling down. All of us are willing to listen." He gets a small thank you as they continue sitting.

"Any time man." Together they were content to just let their friends chat up a storm. Soaking in the peaceful atmosphere, though they would notice Uno looking over his shoulder every once in a while.

Only to turn back with a smile as he catches Jyugo's gaze, making Rock chuckle as he nudges him in the shoulder. But Jyugo wasn't even paying attention to his teasing. Those blue eyes were killing him!

His face was warm, from a blush no doubt and his heart throbbing painfully in his chest. Jyugo was nothing special, but seeing those precious warm smiles being thrown his way, along with such a soft, loving gaze made him happy. For a moment he wished time stopped...right here and now.

"Guys come help me out with this! Tell Uno he's wrong and that my game choices would be way better!" A shocked, betrayed sound escaped Uno as he placed his hands on his hips "Excuse Me! I'll have you know my choices are precious classics! Leagues better than yours."

Chuckling Jyugo rose to his feet before following Rock. He knew it was only a matter of time before his end, so he smiled on. It was hard and painful, but he did it. "Don't bother asking me, i've never played either."

In unison everyone stares, appalled at the revelation. "What?!" Immediately the poor boy is dragged by Nico, who demanded this be fixed! Going into important details of one of the various rattled games and why it's considered a classic, all hearts surrounding the ex drug dealer.

Giving Uno the time to pull Mitsuru to the side, making sure to keep his voice low and quiet. "Do you mind if I talk to Musashi for a bit alone?" The guard pulls his sunglasses down, giving the flirtatious convict a knowing look.

"How much you know?" Uno paused, well he certainly didn't expect Mitsuru to know but he supposed it made sense. It would't be a surprise at this point if all the supervisors were in on this. He shrugged, no use trying to deny it. "The bare minimum, that's why I need to see Musashi."

He gets a small hum as they both move their gaze to the doorway. People were finally starting to pour in. "I'll see what I can do for you man, Kenshirou owes me a favor or two." Speak of the devil, the stern man himself arrives with Uno's target.

The literal men of the hour. "Ohhhh Kenshiii~" Many of them felt shivers stretch across their backs at his playful tone. Kenshirou especially though he showed no sign of it. Mitsuru grins, a smug aura surrounding him.

In general he liked Jyugo and Uno, it was only natural he wanted to help them...but he also loved to tease his various co-workers. Much to everyone's dismay he knew a fair share of the gossip and little secrets his fellow guards had.

And he LOVED to take advantage of that. Making sly comments that only that one person would understand, it was so much fun. The best part of it all was that No one was safe...not even the warden.

Although one too many times he's pushed his luck and felt her wrath. But lucky for him Momoko was busy doing paperwork in her office, so he wouldn't be getting painful lumps today! "What?" Just one glance Kenshirou was already regretting coming here.

To be continued

Author Notes: I love how I'm just giving the boys their desires even though no one won. Of course if I were Mitsuru-i so would've done this~ Personally he's my favorite character as far as the guards go.

With that, I'm ending this here, next chapter is backstory time~ We get to see how Jyugo got here, and what his connection to Musashi is~ Guys if you like this series so far, please feel free to fav/follow/review as it makes me happy seeing people read and like my work. Tchao for now!