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After making sure that guests were all went home, Keigo went straight to Yuto's bedchamber to check Kanade's condition. He happened to meet Nanao walking in the hallway with the dress and boots which Kanade used. The young man assured to him that Kanade was all right for Yuto already gave tranquilizer and after that he bid goodbye to the blonde that he would go home after returning the outfit to his room.
As he entered the room, he found Yuto sat quietly beside the younger man who was now peacefully sleeping in bed.
"Nanao already informed me...good thing he is all right...", Keigo stated and sat near the bed looking at Kanade. "What should we do to that guy?"
"You know what happen who tarnish Kurofune's... how dare he ruined the party because of his desire...", Yuto answered but there there's hint of anger in his tone.
"I hope Kanade will forget that part... I promised him that he will enjoy his birthday but it ended like this..", Keigo disappointedly said.
"He will... he's strong guy after all... ", Yuto said as he stood motioning Keigo to leave the room so Kanade wold not get disturb in his sleep.
For Keigo, its rare to hear Yuto complimenting others especially to a rival family boss. Outside Kanade's room, Keigo took the chance to dig more information from Yuto whom he felt that the older guy was really came up something secretly.
"Ne, Yuto... Can I ask you something?", Keigo seriously asked after he completely sat in the couch.
"What is it?", Yuto asked just glancing over his shoulder.
"How did you know that he can sing? Actually, we were together in the casino but none of us even heard or saw him singing, so we don't have any idea that he had a nice voice", Keigo asked.
"By accident...", Yuto replied. " He is the type of person that don't show much of his talent to others... he even stopped after he found out that I heard him", he explained earning a nod from Keigo.
" But what more surprising is what you did earlier... ", Keigo pointed.
"Which one?"
"I was wondering if its all an act of giving him a ring... I wonder what level of interest you have for him, Yuto... Are you-",
" My interest doesn't go beyond what you think...so just trust me with this", Yuto just assured.
Keigo just sighed and he didn't feel to dig more information from Yuto who seemed not ready to divulge what's on his mind. He left the room and walked straight to his bedchamber to get some rest. Morning came, Kanade woke up which Yuto happened to open the door and bringing the food tray inside.
" You are already awake...how are you?"
" Good morning~ uhm, I feel better...", Kanade shyly responded. "About last night...I-"
" Forget about it and it's not your fault anyway...", Yuto cut in while placing the food tray in the side table and looked at Kanade. " It's my fault that you experienced something horrible in your special day... I'm sorry... ", he replied and bowed politely.
Kanade was surprised that the Kurofune boss could even apologize with a guilty expression.
" I never thought that Kuroishi-san will apologize about that incident... I think I misunderstood him these past days but last night, I feel how genuinely he cared for me...", Kanade thought and hugged suddenly the older guy gaining a surprised look." Actually, I wanna say thank you, Kuroishi-san...", Kanade smilingly responded. " I actually enjoyed everything last night. I got to see Junya-kun and Shin-kun, I even sing in front of crowd... I will cherish those moments that Kurofune provided me a memorable birthday. ", he explained. " And...thank you for saving and comforting me as well"
Yuto hugged him back tightly, " Glad to hear that and I will never let that horrible incident from happening again... I'll tell my partner that you are fine so he will not get worry anymore..."
"Thank you, Kuroishi-san", Kanade smiled as he latched away from Yuto.
Yuto smiled and offered the meal to Kanade, " Better eat and I'll take you somewhere..."
Kanade just nodded and didn't bothered asking where they will go after breakfast. They talked about music where Kanade saw Yuto's other side. He was different from his usual self when music was the topic. After having breakfast, Yuto guided the younger boss to his music room. It was Kanade's first time to enter that section inside Yuto's chamber. He was amazed upon seeing such spacious room where there was a black grand piano in the center while on the left side could see mild collection of electric guitars and on the right was collection of cds and posters from various artists.
" You can practice singing here...", Yuto offered getting the awestruck Kanade's attention. " Last night, I can feel that you are nervous singing in front of crowd despite you got a beautiful voice".
Kanade blushed hearing the compliment. " It was my first time... and actually, I... ", he paused and Yuto clearly felt the sudden change of mood and those sadness reflecting on those eyes. He walked towards his black grand piano and suddenly played a mellow music. At that point, Kanade couldn't take off his sight to Yuto.
"Kuroishi-san is more expressive when playing instruments and singing... I can feel that he was trying to comfort me with his music", Kanade thought and visibly blushed as both their eyes met accidentally earning a gentle smile from the older. Yuto gradually finished the piece and motioned the red head to take a sit beside him which the younger gladly followed.
" Have you played any instruments before?", Yuto asked and Kanade just shook his head.
" My family was not into music ", Kanade replied. " How about Kuroishi-san?"
" I was around 8 when I met someone who became my mentor since my parents were not really into this kind of stuff...", Yuto explained. " I even left our house just to pursue my passion in music...before I established Kurofune"
" You are not just amazing but also a talented person ", Kanade complimented.
" Uhm... it's not late for you... just practice a lot and I can even help you become a professional singer", Yuto offered.
Kanade was suprised hearing it all from Yuto. It's impossible for him to sacrifice the family who took him over his dream. It's indeed a wonderful offer that some would easily grabbed but not him. He already pledged that its his family first before anything else. He quickly shook his head and nervously smiled.
" T-Thank you but I actually do it as past time... I'm not really thinking of being a professional singer for now...", Kanade reasoned out.
" Is that so? But if you change your mind just say so...", Yuto said. " Is is okay if I ask you to sing while I play the piano for today?"
" It's okay...Yuto-kun ", Kanade replied with his signature smile and forgetting to address the Kurofune's boss in his last name earning a surprise look from the older. Kanade suddenly realized it due to being comfortable around the older guy and quickly apologize " I-I'm sorry I'm mean-"
" I don't mind...", Yuto cut in looking straight into his eyes. " Let's refrain from being formal to each other from now on, Kanade..."
Kanade was stupefied for seconds and he felt that his face was getting hot. It felt awkward but hearing that the Kurofune boss say his name for the first time somewhat felt relieving as if he was now considered as friend not the guy who Yuto despised last time. He was even permitted to call him by his first name too. That very moment, he didn't understand why such a small matter made his heart race so fast.
Yuto smiled seeing the red-head's expression. The guy in front of him was easy to read but its a good start to establish a good relationship between them. If this continues, everything will go according to his plan.
"uhm, s-sure, Yuto-kun...", Kanade reluctantly said transferring his sight to the piano keyboard.
Yuto just tapped him gently on his left shoulder and began playing the last night piece. They spent an hour singing some randoms songs that both Yuto and Kanade liked. After that, Yuto needed to go to his work and before he completely left, he reminded the younger one that he could use that room if he felt like practicing. Kanade just smiled as he waved goodbye but then again, he still left all alone in that room but this time, its not sad at all.
Since that day, music helped a lot to make them closer and the red-head was beginning to put his trust to the other. Yuto was relieve to see that the Kanade was already adjusted on living in their mansion and always never failed to see that signature smile. Meanwhile, Kanade began to enjoy Yuto's company and even learned a lot of good side of Kurofune's boss.
One time, the two decided to go seaside and arrived almost dusk. Yuto just smiled seeing Kanade dashed to the shore like an excited kid quickly removing his shoes. Kanade suddenly stopped to watch the sunset followed by Yuto who chose to stand not quite far behind him.
" This place is beautiful...", Kanade commented still looking at the sunset.
" Yea... too bad you can't swim now ", Yuto reminded.
" It's all right! It's still worth seeing such lovely sunset today", Kanade said began to turn around smiling at him.
Yuto stand in awe seeing Kanade at that point where the sunset was behind him with that genuine smile and hair was bit ruffled by the sea breeze. A picture perfect moment that he could only saved on his memory. He couldn't take away his eyes in this person which he almost wanted to spoil forever.
"Everything about him was almost perfect... Will he get mad if I suddenly ki-", He only snapped in his thought when Kanade suddenly splashed him some water and laughed. "You-", Yuto yelled as he began to chase the younger who already ran ahead of him.
" Catch up Yuto-kun... ", Kanade shouted but later on tripped and make himself drenched in the water which Yuto laughed out loud but quickly came over.
" You all right?", Yuto smirked as he offered a hand to Kanade who was still laughing.
" I'm fine but... I will not let myself be the only who is wet ", Kanade said as he grabbed Yuto's hand and pulled towards him making the older to get drenched in the water as well.
" What a frisky guy...then time for payback", Yuto stood up and splashed some water into Kanade which the latter did the same as well.
Their joyful laughter could only be heard at that time where its almost twilight. Kanade was about to run away again but Yuto quickly embraced him tight. Kanade just smiled and rested his head on Yuto's shoulder. They were both wet yet felt warm because of that embrace despite the cold sea breeze and soft waves bumped against their bodies.
"I will not let you run away again...", Yuto whispered on Kanade's right ear making the latter quiver from that voice just now was so deep and sexy.
"Tired already?", Kanade asked with a smile as he lifted his head and looked at Yuto eye to eye.
He was still drawn to that crimson eyes and now only made beautiful due to the reflected lights from the water and the sunset. There we're completely different from before and Kanade couldn't deny his feelings towards the Kurofune's boss for just short time they were together. Was is all right to feel that way to a rival mafia even though he was part of a family that killed Yuto's comrades? It was better to hide everything that making the tall guy avoid and despised him again.
For Yuto, the atmosphere between them seems perfect. He was also looking straightly to those bright golden orbs that only mirrored hope and joy. Keigo must be right, he might just pretending that everything was for his plan but he couldn't deny this urge of liking someone. Kanade was so pure and innocent that he felt guilty that he even treated him badly last time and thinking if he was worthy enough to be able to confess his feeling.
" I don't get tired easily...", Yuto spoke softly caressing Kanade's soft cheek with his left hand. Kanade smiled, gradually closed his eyes and felt that his heart thumped due to that warmth and their closeness. Kanade's current state just make Yuto unconsciously lean his face closer until...
"Achooo~", Kanade sneezed moving his head on the right side stopping Yuto from his action. "I almost carried away...", Yuto thought.
"Better if we go back... its almost evening and its getting cold... ", Yuto said picking up the red head and carried him bridal style once again.
"Ah?! Yuto-kun, It's okay- I can walk", Kanade embarrassingly said still not used on the way how he was carried by Yuto.
"It's fast this way... plus, its quite dark so its not safe if I let you walk barefoot...", Yuto explained.
Kanade just nodded and as usual, Yuto was stubborn so its better if just let Yuto do whatever he wanted. As soon as they arrived in the car, Yuto brought down Kanade, quickly went to his car compartment to grabbed a bag.
" I have some spare clothes... Let's go to my villa near here so you can have hot bath...", Yuto suggested giving a large towel to Kanade. Kanade began to dry himself before he changed his wet shirt to new one.
" Thank you! you always bring extra clothes with you?", Kanade asked seeing the medium sized bag tossed in the back seat.
" Yea... just in case something like this happen... I knew you like to get wet", Yuto smirked.
" Ehh?! ", Kanade squealed and blushed yet he admitted that fact. " I-I just wanted to enjoy the time I am there since I don't know when will I able to go near the ocean again... by the way, thank you for today, Yuto-kun ", Kanade gladly spoke.
Yuto just glanced at him then focusing his sight to the road and said, " If you feel to go here again... I'll accompany you... ".
Kanade beamed with pleasure upon hearing it and said, " Let's ask Kazama-kun to come with us again next time...".
Yuto nodded. Its quite far from the seaside so Kanade fell asleep along the way. Yuto just kept on glancing on his side and remembered how he was tempted to claim that soft lips of the younger boss a while ago. He frowned to the fact that he was carried away and he didn't know if how will Kanade react once he did that. Minutes passed and they arrived the villa where the caretakers welcomed them warmly. They decided to spent the whole night in that place.
Yuto stayed a bit while Kanade was already sleeping peacefully in the guest room. He was looking at the starry sky wishing that these all good days will last.