A/N: I hope it's okay XD I had to scrap like 1000 words and rewrite the entire second half which I nearly never have to do! *groans* I spent my entire day finishing this up, I'm so tired XD

Akihito shivered as he stepped out from the bathroom and into the dungeon proper. They were going to be playing in front of the camera today and Ryuu had been teasing that it would be something a little different at the request of their viewers.

It was sheer overwhelming anticipation that sent the shivers down his spine.

They didn't play in front of the camera that often and the thrill of being exposed in front of others was only heightening his anticipation. He padded further into the dungeon and almost shyly approached his masters desk. Master Ryuu looked up from where he was playing with the computer that controlled the livestream. His lips curved into a dark grin and his overall countenance turned almost predatory.

"Are you ready, baby boy?"

Akihito's breath hitched and he nodded, unable to form words at the look in his master's eye. He wondered how the man was always able to do this to him. A certain look, a few words, and Akihito was already slipping into the scene with weak-kneed abandon. Was the powerful, controlling sadist that came to the fore just an act to slip Akihito into his own role or was it just a hidden, normally leashed part of the man that only got to come forward when they played? He didn't care what the answer was. It was the symbol of everything he needed and he was always ready to offer himself up at the sacrificial altar of this man.

Ryuu's grin only widened at whatever he saw in Akihito's face and he stood, suddenly looming over him. A large hand reached out to card gently through his hair before the grip tightened and he tugged. Not particularly hard but enough to cause a slight sting of pain. Akihito gasped and found his mouth suddenly being plundered by the other man. The kiss was short, but breathtaking. Master Ryuu pulled away with a smirk and let go of his hair to disrobe him.

Akihito followed like the trembling little lamb after the big bad wolf as he was led to stand naked in front of the camera. Ryuu left him there as he switched on the camera before moving away to gather whatever it was that they would be playing with that evening. He glanced at the camera before taking a deep breath to try to calm his racing heart. Half hard already, he would feel embarrassed except for the fact that it was what his master wanted. He wanted him fidgeting and dripped from the sheer anticipation before he even touched him; Ryuu had admitted as much on more than one occasion.

"You are thinking too much baby boy." Akihito jumped as a deep voice caressed his ear. He had zoned out while he had been staring at the camera. "I just need you to relax for me like a good boy. That's it," he said as Akihito leant back against his broad chest. "This is going to take a little bit of time so just stay nice and relaxed."

Hands gently changed Akihito's position then dark red silk rope was slid across his chest. Akihito's eyes widened. While he had seen Master Ryuu tie up other subs with ropes it was the first time he had done so with him. It had been on his checklist of things to try since the very first time they met but usually he would just get buckled into simpler leather harnesses. A crack across his backside caused Akihito to jump and gasp. He stilled, taking it as the warning it had to be. Except… He kind of wanted more.

Experimentally, Akihito wiggled and bit his lip trying to hid a grin as his ass was flattened with the force of another slap. The sharp sting faded quickly but already his blood was humming with his excitement. He shifted again, hoping for another slap. There was a pause then the rope was being removed. Alarmed, he tried to swing around but a fist in his hair stopped him short.

"So, it looks like my normally good little sub feels like being a little naughty today." Akihito whimpered at the dark tone and sharp bite to his ear. The hand in his hair twisted and he couldn't hold back the moan that ripped from his throat. "Good boys get rewards don't they, baby boy?" He gave the smallest of nods. "But naughty boys? They get what they are given."

Akihito didn't dare move but he was surprised when he felt the other man press his chest up against his back. The hand in his hair held his head in place to stare wide-eyed and panting at the camera and he gasped as a large hand roughly fisted his cock. Ryuu started pumping hard and fast leaving Akihito moaning out brokenly as he was worked to a quick and dirty climax. He keened as he came and was left reeling as his master slipped away. Panting and jelly legged, he looked up just in time to see his master returning with a silver cock cage in hand. Golden eyes glittered in sadistic delight as Ryuu knelt down to quickly force his now limp cock through the metal rungs.

Whimpering again, Akihito bit his lip in consternation. All he had wanted was a few extra spanks. Still, he had tried to play Ryuu into giving him what he wanted instead of submitting for him like a good sub. Cock cages, he had discovered, caused both overwhelming pleasure and frustration in equal measure. The cool metal was already feeling too tight and he groaned as the pressure around his balls clicked into place. The larger metal rung that had just been snugly fitted would hold the cage firmly in place. He whined high in his throat as his master stood back up with a very self-satisfied look.

"Are you ready to be good again for me?" Akihito nodded with wide eyes, earning himself a dark chuckle. "Hands behind your back, forearm to forearm, and hold them together."

He quickly obeyed, the other man readjusting his arms as needed before turning him around so that his back was to the camera. The silken rope rasped against his skin as his Master began to methodically tie him up.

"I was just going to do a simple chest harness," Ryuu said conversationally as he continued with his bindings, "but naughty little boys who try to play me will have to deal with the anticipation just a little bit longer."

Akihito took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Forced to stay still, he tried to ignore the pressure in his groin and focus purely on the feeling of the rope being coiled around his arms, trapping them in place. Hands then led the rope from behind his back to wrap horizontally across his chest. It tightened before being pulled back around the other way to be wrapped across his chest from both directions. What kind of intricate masterpiece was Master Ryuu working upon his body?

It seemed to take an age before the bindings were complete. He heard the older man move away and there was nothing but the sound of Akihito's harsh breathing as he observed his handy work. The blonde allowed himself to be spun around to face the camera again. The dark look of desire in burning golden eyes stole what little breath he had left.

"I must admit, the dark red against such pale skin is really quite striking. You would make a pretty little ornament but I'd much rather play with you. You were very good for me, Aki. I think you have earned a little reward for that."

The camera moved as Akihito was directed to kneel in front of a low spanking bench and he lowered his chest down to lie across it. With his arms firmly tied behind his back, he struggled with both his balance and getting himself completely comfortable. Giving up after a few moments, he settled down and waited with baited breath to see what was in store for him next. His mind was already retreating to the pleasurable haze and he longed for the pain to take him higher.

A large hand caressed down his back and he arched into it with a small moan. They moved to caress lower before teasing in between his cheeks. He felt bereft as the hands left his skin but a large wooden paddle was placed in front of him.

"Please, Master Ryuu," Akihito whimpered without prompting.

"Good boy, asking so nicely."

He groaned at the praise but it soon turned to a hiss as the implement cracked down on his ass. The sting was fleeting but the heat seeped into his very being as sharp little hits were peppered across his backside. Thought left him as the haze took over and he slipped into the space where pain became pleasure. All he could do was moan and arch up, offering himself up for more and displaying himself for all to see. The heat built higher and higher and Akihito groaned when a large warm hand took the place of the paddle. It felt like he was on fire but the burn was addicting.

His cheeks were spread apart and the movement stretched his hole but any thought of that was gone as wet fingers teased his entrance. A moan turned into a gasp as two shoved in deep, stretching him too wide, too fast. The pain shot pleasure up his spine and he became aware of the burning ache between his legs. The cock cage prevented him from getting fully hard and was an ache that he couldn't escape. He'd be lying if he said he really wanted to though. As frustrating as it was it was a delicious kind of agony that only served to make him offer himself up more fervently to the whims of his master. The plundering fingers were quickly removed only to be replaced by a familiar cold hardness.

"Oh, Master!" Akihito cried out as the butt plug was pressed deep before pulling away then deeper in again. A comforting hand caressed his back.

"Take it for me, baby. There's a good boy," Master Ryuu purred out as he forced the plug deeper still.

Shudders wracked his frame at the overwhelming sensations. Pain cut the pleasure deliciously but it just heightened the frustrating ache of his trapped cock unable to get hard. Akihito keened as the toy finally slipped into place and his abused hole was allowed to tighten back up around the smaller neck of the plug. He was panting hard as Ryuu pulled him up carefully to sit back on his knees. Soft words of praise soothed him and he turned his face up for a kiss. The other man obliged him with a small chuckle. Their kiss was surprisingly sweet until teeth bit carefully into his bottom lip and it was pulled back as the other man moved away slightly. They traded a heated look before Ryuu let go and helped Akihito up. He was unsteady on his feet, unused to being constrained in such a way and wobbly from the feelings rushing through his body.

He watched curiously as Master Ryuu collected the camera, carefully pulling it from its tripod and carrying it with him as he sat Akihito down in front of a taller spanking bench. Ryuu sat the tripod down next to them but kept the camera held in one hand. Back on his knees, he looked up at the man as he positioned himself in between the bench and Akihito. Ryuu leant back, putting his weight against it as he aimed the camera down at the smaller man.

"How are you feeling, baby boy? Give me a colour."

"Green. I feel so good, Master Ryuu," Akihito sighed as he leant into the warm hand petting his hair and cheek.

"And this?" the older man said as he moved his hand to trail a finger across the rope sitting tightly across his chest.

"Good. So, good. Please."

He would never tire of hearing that dark chuckle, nor would he ever stop getting a thrill at the sadistic pleasure Ryuu played him with. He shifted on his knees and gave a small breathy moan as the plug was jostled inside of him. His masters grin widened even further as he began to unbutton his shirt one handed. Excitement shot through Akihito as he realised where this was going. His hands being tied behind his back would make it hard for him to control the proceedings but that was all part of the fun, wasn't it? Giving up his everything to the man in front of him and reaping the rewards. Leaning forward, Akihito rested his cheek against the impressive bulge in front of him and nuzzled into it as he kept his face pointed up towards the camera.

Master Ryuu finished his task and pulled his shirt out from where it was tucked into his slacks and Akihito took a moment just to admire the cut lines of his torso. He ran a gentle hand through the blonde's hair and across his cheek before moving to thumb at his lips. Obediently Akihito opened his mouth and let the probing fingers inside, pink tongue darting out to meet them.

"Are you ready to learn how to take all of me, baby boy?"

Akihito nodded even as he continued to pleasure the digits with his tongue. He whined when they left but his attention was soon taken as the man began to unbutton his pants. It wasn't like he was completely unexperienced with this, this would just be the first time in front of the camera that he would suck him off. Akihito had been learning how to deep throat his lover over the past few months but the people on the other end of the camera wanted a show and didn't need to know that. But more importantly, it was the first time he would be doing so while restrained and unable to control the pace. Trust. Trust was always key in the dungeon but he felt it more keenly at times like this, where he knowingly placed himself in his Master's hands rather than when he was swept away by the sheer force of feelings.

With a smirk, Master Ryuu pushed his pants down before pulling out his cock. It was fully hard and straining already which sent a thrill of pride through Akihito. He was responsible for that. He leaned forward to nuzzle into the newly freed cock and earned himself another chuckle.

"That eager are we, Aki?" The large hand was back stroking through his hair before it turned into a fist and pulled him back. "You be good for me, baby boy, and you'll get a reward in turn. Would you like that, hmm?"

Akihito didn't bother with a reply and merely opened his mouth wide with his tongue out as far as it could go. He was disappointed when the hand left his hair and instead wrapped around the thick cock to guide it to his lips. Unfortunately, his master only had one hand for this as the other was holding the camera steady above him but he would have to put up with it. Akihito eagerly took his Master's cock in his mouth and set to figuring out just how he could do this with no hands to help. It was difficult and he got smacked in the face a few times as he lost control of the cock. It would have been more frustrating if Ryuu hadn't looked like he was enjoying Akihito's struggles so much.

"You're like a little baby bird asking to be fed," Ryuu mused as he fed his cock back into his mouth yet again after it sprang loose. "Now hold it," he commanded, tone changing as he moved his free hand to grip Akihito's hair. He froze at the tone and held back a groan of anticipation, he knew what was going to happen next. "Lower yourself down." He had been sitting up on his knees but lowered himself down slowly, careful to keep the cock in his mouth. The new angle changed the line of his mouth and throat, it would make it much easier to take something deep in his throat. Flattening his tongue out, Akihito took a deep breath and let his body relax. Fighting against the intrusion would only guarantee that he would choke.

"Good boy." The soft praise helped relax him further and he felt himself turn a little bit into mush. The softness amongst the pain was his undoing. The gentle touches, the soft praise, it all made Akihito fly higher in his head space and made the pain into exquisite pleasure. The cock was large and throbbing in his mouth and it already forced his jaws wide. His cheeks ached with it but he wasn't about to ask to stop, no way, not when he wanted to be so good for his master. He wanted to return the pleasure his master gave him. "Deep breath in."

Akihito took a breath and held it as the hand fisted in his hair guided him forward to force the appendage down his throat. He forced himself to stay relaxed even as his ability to breathe was cut off. Tears formed in his eyes but he kept his gaze resolutely upwards even though his vision was blurred. He remembered that Ryuu had said he liked that, liked seeing his eyes and fucked out expression when he sucked him off. Akihito nearly choked as the cock was finally fully seated in his throat and fought it off by swallowing instead. A small groan of appreciation met his ears before Master Ryuu pulled him back to let him breathe. Heat was coiled low in his gut, slowly building back higher bit by bit. He enjoyed this, enjoyed giving back a little to the man who had given him so much.

But he couldn't deny he got off on it too. His own cock ached in the cage that prevented him reach full hardness and if his arms weren't tied so securely behind his back, he would have been clinging onto his master. Every time they played like this, the feelings and emotions that swept through him were incredibly intense. Licking and sucking at the cock, Akihito ignored the salivary mess. Satisfied that the blonde had recovered enough, Ryuu fisted his hair and drew him forward again. This time making little thrusting motions. He went deeper and deeper still until he hit a bad spot on the back of his throat and Akihito gagged. His master pulled away and stroked his hair with soft words of praise as it calmed.

The words melded together and Akihito no longer knew exactly what his master was saying. All he knew was that it was good, he was good, and he wanted to be even better. He shifted on his knees and the plug jostled inside him again. What delicious torture his master had come up with this time. Clearly it didn't hurt to be just a little 'naughty' every now and then. He opened his mouth wide again, jaw aching and vision blurred but none of that mattered. Truthfully, it was the barest buzzing in the background though he would feel it later. The thoughts were dim and he pushed them away to focus on taking his master yet again.

Akihito willingly surrendered himself fully and his body didn't react at all to the lack of air this time as the cock was force deep once again. He stayed still and swallowed around the length before letting the man start up his fucking motions again. He was still pliant as he was moved to back off.

"Hold," Ryuu panted and Akihito stayed stock still with his mouth wide and the cock just resting on his outstretched tongue. The large hand left his hair to grasp the straining cock and began to pump steadily. It took a flatteringly short amount of time for the man to cum with a groan. Akihito stayed still as his face was covered, it was warm and slightly sticky. Half landed on his tongue while the other half decorated his skin.

He stayed still and held the pose as his master drank in his appearance before reaching out to shut his mouth. Akihito swallowed before sucking in the questing thumb that ran across his lips to pleasure that too.

"You did so well, baby. I think you earned your reward, don't you?" Ryuu removed his thumb and stood at Akihito's eager nod.

The camera was placed back on the tripod and moved to be in front of them. Happy with its position, the older man helped Akihito to his feet. The blonde wobbled on legs that had fallen asleep during his time kneeling and he would have fallen if his master hadn't had such a good grip on him. Ryuu swung them around so that he was once again leaning back against the large spanking bench but now with Akihito sitting in his lap. Both of his hands were free this time and they held him up against Ryuu's large body even as they caressed over his naked skin. Once arm slid around his waist to hold him more firmly while the other clever hand snuck around to fondle his balls. Akihito groaned in discomfort, they were trapped in the metal rungs holding the cock cage in place and they were beginning to ache slightly with the strain.

Deft fingers began to unlock the device while Ryuu peered over his shoulder. A louder groan met his cock's freedom and tears formed in his eyes. His cock, suddenly free to achieve full hardness, began swelling up but it was so sudden after so long being denied that it hurt. A gentle hand grasped it but didn't move, just held it as sweet praise was whispered in his ear. Whimpering in the exquisite pain and pleasure that swirled through him, Akihito wiggled backward. He relished in the jolt of pleasure brought on by the plug still seated inside of him before craning his head around for a kiss.

Ryuu obliged him just as he began to stroke his hand. Akihito keened into his mouth. The older man pulled away as the blonde lost the ability to coordinate and turned him back to face camera as he kept stroking.

"Please, oh please!" Akihito babbled incoherently as the pain subsided and all that was left was a heightened pleasure. It spurred him high as only delayed pleasure could and he was washed away in its tide. He threw his head back onto Ryuu's shoulder as he came so hard he convulsed, mouth open in a soundless scream.

When he came to, the plug had been removed and the rope around his chest was starting to loosen as Ryuu somehow held him close with one hand while he used the other to remove the bonds. Slowly Akihito became aware of the ache in his arms and just how the rope dug in a little across his chest. His jaw ached and his throat hurt a little as well. He honestly didn't even think he could stand right at that moment, his legs felt like jelly and he wasn't sure if he could control his limbs at all.

More of the rope fell away and Akihito's arm flopped to his side. He tried to move it but it wasn't responding properly until large hands wrapped around it and began to massage feeling back into the limb. Akihito just stayed in his master's lap and soaked up the care and gentle affection. His other arm got the same treatment before he was being picked up and carried into the large bathroom.

He floated for some time, coming down from his high bit by bit. He was vaguely aware of Ryuu doing his usual post scene question time as he leant against his broad chest and just soaked up the gentle aftercare. Akihito became a bit more aware as Ryuu moved him from being snuggled into his chest so he could finally wipe the sticky cum from his face. He grumbled half-heartedly at being moved but was given a small juice box in return which he accepted as consolation. He polished off the apple juice before snuggling back against his lover.

"Ohho, now that is a personal question," Ryuu's amused words brought him back from the edge of dozing and he glanced up curiously. "As is that one. But I suppose I can answer you all just this once. I do actually have a favourite sub to play with, and that would Aki here."

Heat flooded Akihito's cheeks at the warm tone and the fact that he was the favourite. He hid his beaming smile in the man's chest as happiness flooded through him.

"As for the other question, 'do I have someone outside of the dungeon?', I presume you are referring as to having a lover? Although the term 'outside the dungeon' is rather a moot point because he frequents all areas of my life. I am rather biased as to my favourite sub because the answer to both questions is one and the same, my baby boy here."

Any happiness from earlier was tripled upon hearing Ryuu's proud tone when he called Akihito his lover.

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"What's on your mind?" Ryuu said as he handed him a plate. They were eating in at his penthouse above the dungeon and Akihito had been unable to hide his odd mood.

"What would happen if someone I know finds out about our videos?"

Clearly surprised, Ryuu paused and looked over before settling down at the table. "I imagine that would depend on the person."

"Has anyone ever recognised you?" Akihito asked curiously.

"Yes. But I am somewhat known to others in this lifestyle, a number who frequent my website can be found in clubs of a similar nature. I have even been requested to give talks to teach others about certain implements and give shows as well." Akihito gaped, that was not the answer he expected, although truthfully, he shouldn't be surprised. "If you are referring to outside of the lifestyle, I have had a business associate hint rather poorly that he knew what I did in my spare time. I merely reminded him that paying customers should be more discreet if they want to keep their membership and he shut up very quickly. If anyone is going to recognise you, they will have to be a paid member. There are no shorts of you on any free websites nor can you be found using a search engine outside of the one on my website."

"I'm not sure if that makes me feel better or not…" Akihito admitted after playing with his food as he thought on his lover's words. "On one hand, I'm relieved that none of friends or family will know so there won't be any awkward questions but on the other hand… I really liked it when you told the livestream that I was your sub and your lover. It was kinda nice to be open about it."

"We could go to one of the BDSM clubs I hold a membership for, if you'd like?"

"Really?!"

Ryuu laughed at his enthusiasm. "Of course. It's a place you can go and be yourself amongst other like-minded people. As a general rule, everyone is very open and accepting."

"You get the odd jerk even there, huh?"

"Indeed. Unfortunately, no matter where you go there's always one that lets the rest down. But don't let them get to you. You, my sweet little boy, are perfect and don't let anyone tell you differently."

Akihito flushed bright red at the praise and ducked his head in embarrassment. He loved it in the dungeon when his mind state was altered but when he was himself outside of that situation, praise made him feel a bit awkward. It still felt good, just infinitely more embarrassing. Of course, Ryuu loved making him blush. It was his second favourite pass time, next to tying him up and having his way with him.

"There's someone at work who I thought maybe knew about me…" Akihito said once he had calmed his embarrassment. "He's a transfer from another department and he acts strange around me. But it's only me, he's fine with everyone else. He just stares a lot. It's weird and it makes me uncomfortable."

"Maybe he's jealous?" Ryuu countered.

"Of what?"

"You. I mean, you've found what you need. Maybe he's someone who wants to take part in such things and doesn't know how to get started or has an unwilling partner. Or maybe, he's jealous of me and he wants you. You are an excellent little sub, after all. Many people on the livestreams have expressed their jealousy and desire towards you. You are particularly popular, it's why there are so many requests for things to do to you each time he play on camera."

"Like the rope," Akihito replied with a slight flush.

"Exactly." Ryuu's wolfish grin sent thrills down his spine. "That entire scene was at a viewer's request. Tie you up all pretty, fuck your throat and teach you how to take it, then cum all over your face. I couldn't turn down such a perfectly delicious suggestion."

"How can you talk like that with a straight face!" Akihito exclaimed as he covered his renewed blush.

"I don't care what other people think, I speak my mind. Well, I care about what certain people think, like yourself. But that won't stop me from speaking my mind."

"Shameless," Akihito muttered, earning himself a chuckle in response. "We have someone like that at work though. My boss, the main editor at the newspaper. Her nickname is the She-Devil because she's such a hard-ass. But I guess she's probably just like you, she'll just speak her mind to anyone."

"There's something to be said about someone always being blunt with you. It's intimidating at first but they won't lie to your face then talk about you behind your back."

"True."

"For me, I enjoy it because I can sit here and talk dirty all day and just have you squirming in your seat all hot and bothered." Ryuu topped his sentence off with a suggestive smirk and Akihito groaned.

"Just eat your food!"

Thankfully Akihito wasn't given a demonstration over dinner but Ryuu was more than happy to whisper dirty things in his ear as he fucked him deep and slow later that evening.

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Akihito sat in the middle of the press floor taking phone calls for his boss. It certainly was not what he would normally be doing but he was something of a jack of all trades and you weren't picky with help in the middle of a breaking news situation. All available staff were busy and he had just gotten back with his own story when he was roped into helping. What he was trying to help organise was a mass effort to mobilise reporters and camera crews to cover a massive drug bust and political scandal. He thought it might finally be under control once the phone stopped ringing and he took a moment to stretch out his cramped limbs. How long had he been sitting hunch over his laptop directing people?

The She-Devil had been doing the same thing beside him over her laptop and she took a moment to nod at him in thanks. "Good work, Takaba." Akihito grinned, it wasn't often you got any credit from the woman. She was notoriously hard to please.

He was still taking a moment to wallow in satisfaction at a job well done when Fujioka stomped over and slapped a photo down on the desk between them. It was a picture of Ryuu and a popular actress entering a restaurant. Akihito's heart lurched as he looked up at the sneer on the man's face. He knew his lover was going to meet the actress, he had said as much on their phone call last night. They were meeting over lunch because to discuss a contract for an upcoming TV ad for Ryuu's company.

"So Takaba, they were going to run this story about Asami Ryuichi and his possible new girlfriend. I assume it's fake, or perhaps he's not as loyal as you think?"

Akihito's stomach plummeted as he blanched. He knew. He was right, Fujioka knew and that's why he had been treating him so oddly. The sneer on the other man's face and the condescension in his tone left Akihito feeling sick.

"It's a business meeting, nothing more," Akihito confirmed quietly. It felt like his entire world was crashing down around his ears. His boss watched on with confusion and interest warring in her expression.

"I think it would be much better to run this, wouldn't you think?"

Another photo was slapped down on the desk and Akihito's mind screeched to a halt. It had to have been a screenshot of one of their livestream sessions. Ryuu stood to the left with a riding crop in hand and a dark smirk in place while Akihito's bound, naked torso was on the right. At least he had the decency of not printing one out with Akihito's junk in view to show to his boss. A hysterical laugh threatened to bubble its way up out of his throat but he squashed it down.

The wort possible thing that could have happened, happened.

Exposed before his boss, but also threatened with exposing himself and his highly successful lover to the world. He knew theoretically that this could happen when he signed his BDSM contract with his master. But he never dreamed of meeting someone who subscribed to the website in person in the massive city of Tokyo.

"By signing the membership form when you paid," Akihito said as he fought a little for breath. Why was it suddenly so hard to breathe? He gritted his teeth and forced the words out Ryuu had told him after he asked what to do if anyone ever threatened him with blackmail. "You agreed to not distribute the content in any way shape or form."

The She-Devil abruptly interrupted as she took the photo of the actress and ripped it up. "We are a newspaper, not a gossip mag. Can the story, we'll run one of the backups. And this one," she said as she began to tear up the photo of Akihito and Ryuu, "Is illegal to publish and quite frankly I'm appalled you even tried."

"But-!"

"I don't care what Takaba does in his own time, he could suck the presidents dick on national television for all I care. If you do something that newsworthy, I expected an exclusive inside scoop," she said as an aside to Akihito before continuing, "But this isn't news. You are a reporter for a prestigious newspaper with a history, not for some social gossip tabloid. Show some goddamned respect for your position or I'll be taking your press badge back."

That sent Fujioka running with his tail between his legs but Akihito was too stunned to pay much attention. The room spun as he fought to breath and his stomach turned in anxiety. He was vaguely aware of his boss standing up for him but the repercussions were still looming large. His boss knew, and who else had overheard? There goes his reputation as an intrepid reporter. People would be too focused on his scandalous pastimes.

"Can I borrow your phone, Takaba?" He nodded shakily and unlocked it with trembling fingers, no questions asked. The She-Devil took the phone back and pushed gently on his back until he was sitting with his head between his knees. "Breathe deeply for me. In… Out… That's it, keep going, I'll be back in a moment."

Akihito kept breathing slowly until the room stopped spinning. Tears had gathered at the corner of his eyes and he wiped them away as he sat up. The sick feeling in the pit of his stomach was still there though and he jumped slightly when a mug of tea was sat down in front of him. He turned to find his boss handing him back his phone. He took it numbly.

"Drink up, you'll feel better. God knows, I've had my share of panic attacks in the last fifty years working in this industry." Akihito gaped up at her before picking up the steaming mug of tea at her raised eye-brow. "I called your lover, he's sending me through a copy of the terms and conditions for his website in case Fujioka tries anything and he'll be here in two hours to pick you up. So, you better be prepared to work hard, Takaba. We've got a lot to get through."

"What? But… Why?" Akihito couldn't find the words. This was his hard-ass boss who people gossiped would sell her own mother for an exclusive story, yet she was being so nice to him?

"I wouldn't publish such a thing but even if we did, it wouldn't be what sold our papers. All that would happen would be that your lover would sue us into bankruptcy. And quite frankly, I don't mind the great Asami Ryuichi owing me a favour either. A favour from such a powerful man is worth far more than some stupid gossip column."

Stunned, Akihito sat for a moment as his anxiety over the events eased. He slowly sipped at the tea and it realised it really did wonders to settle his stomach. If anyone else had overheard, no one brought it up and they were both left as alone as could be in such a frantic situation. It wasn't long before he was working hard and back to helping his boss with the massive drug bust scandal.

He lost track of time but suddenly his own phone was vibrating and he looked at it in surprise. Two hours had already passed and he had a notification from Ryuu to say that he was waiting outside. He looked over at his boss curiously and she waved him off.

"Go. I expect to see in here tomorrow at nine o'clock sharp, Takaba. We're going to have a lot of work to do with the fall out of this one."

Nodding, Akihito quickly gathered his belongings and made his way out of the building. A familiar limo idled at the curb. The door opened on his approach and he quickly slipped inside. He had barely sat down when he was being bodily pulled onto his lover's lap. Concerned golden eyes sought out his own and they examined him as though checking for any obvious signs of hurt. The panic had long since washed away leaving only a bone deep exhaustion in its wake. He grabbed one of the hands holding his cheek and leant into it.

"I heard what happened. Are you okay?" Ryuu asked, brow still furrowed in concern.

"I'm fine," Akihito replied tiredly.

"Did you want me to remove your videos?"

"What?" Akihito sat up in surprise before pausing to consider. He hadn't thought about it, truthfully. Those two hours had been nonstop, there was so time to think about anything expect for work. "No," he said after a moment. "No. Don't remove them."

"Did you still want to play in front of the camera? We don't have to. I have other sub's I can use on livestream nights."

"I want to," Akihito declared boldly. "Fujioka was just a dick, but I don't want to stop. I like playing in front of the camera. It… It turns me on." He flushed at the admittance even though he knew Ryuu wouldn't judge him for it. "And what if there are people like me out there? Who don't know what they need or want until they see it? Or people that don't have someone to play with like that and just want to watch." He squirmed, starting to react to the idea of people getting off watching him getting dominated by his lover.

Ryuu laughed and palmed the proof of his arousal through his pants. "Well, I guess that answers that. Would you still like to go to the club to meet some others in our lifestyle that are a lot more open minded than your work mate?"

Akihito nodded eagerly even as he pressed himself forward, looking for more friction. A deep rumbling laugh greeted his actions before the blonde suddenly found himself moved backwards. He pouted at the other man, he had quite liked the idea of a little surprise limo fun.

"I'll take very good care of you once we get home," Ryuu said with a smirk as he picked a small box up from the seat beside them. "But first, I have a present for you."

He pulled off the lid and presented Akihito with the box. Inside was a soft white leather collar with Ryuu's name in kanji stitched elegantly on the front. Beside it sat a smaller white leather cuff with Akihito's name. He looked up at his master with wide eyes.

"It's for when we go to the club, you will wear my collar to show that you are not only my sub, but my lover. I don't hold to many of the formalities to this lifestyle as others do but this collar is still very significant and not lightly given. If you accept, then I will wear the matching cuff around my wrist to show that I also belong to you."

Akihito stared wordlessly for a moment longer before breaking out in a wide smile. His master was giving him his very own collar and would wear his own name in turn. Spinning in place, and nearly falling over doing so, he gestured to his neck.

"Please."

He felt some of the tension in the man under him drain away and wiggled in happiness at the gentle kiss that was pressed to the back of his neck. Hands wrapped around him and the collar was brought up to be fastened in place. As it was secured and he couldn't stop the surge of pride and love that coursed through him. He could still feel it resting against his skin as he turned back around. Ryuu offered him his wrist and with trembling fingers, Akihito pulled the leather cuff from the box. He fumbled trying to put it on but the other man sat patiently waiting until it was loosely secured.

It felt like they had just exchanged vows. He grinned up at his partner and was drawn forward for a deep kiss filled with love and promise. When they parted, Akihito settled against his lover's chest. He was exhausted after the roller coaster of emotions he yawned, eyes feeling heavy. But it didn't matter, he was safe here in Ryuu's arms.