SEVEN
The soft and frothy large clouds dwell over the outstretched blue sky playing with the incandescent dancing rays of the sun, giving an insignificant chance to land on earth. The noisy and mobbing group of seagulls soared over the horizon and passed above the emerald green and crystal blue seawater. As they set down their feet upon the limestone rocks, the big waves crashing created a loud impulse while the smaller waves caress the white and finely granulated sand. Ashore, the young and old are enjoying the atmosphere, giving them a shrilling delight and relaxation – surfing, playing, swimming, and sunbathing.
A lavish and exquisite hotel, located at the southern part of the beach and facing the sea, was the prominent landscape in the area along with its surrounding small shops that offers great variety of satisfaction to the visitors. Among these guests is the Nakahara household. Three tall young men stood next to each other as they surveyed at the grand facade of the white modern beach hotel.
"Wow! I can't believe that we're finally here!" Yuki was stunned. This is life! And we're staying here for free. Yuki stretched his arms and arched his back and took a deep breath of the sweet aroma of the sea breeze. He wore a pair of plain white cargo shorts, an opened baby blue short-sleeve polo shirt with a white undershirt, and a pair of black flip-flops.
"The Paradise Hotel,"Takenaga took a quick glance at the golden sign in front of the entrance, "As expected from the Morii family."
Dressed in a pair of washed-up jeans, a light shade of green collared shirt with white short sleeves, and a pair of dark green slippers, Takenaga positioned himself next to Yuki and scanned the occupied beach. For a newly opened hotel, it sure is packed!
"After all, Papa offered this trip and we all needed a decent vacation," Ranmaru glinted, taking account of his brilliant idea, and waved at every single female passerby. There are a lot of cute girls here! I'm enjoying this!
Ranmaru, the self-proclaimed Romance Master, donned a pair of blue jeans, floral printed polo shirt with three buttons left opened, an intention of showing off a part of his chest, and a pair of blue slip-ons.
No wonder he was very enthusiastic with this outing. He'd chase those girls. Yuki and Takenaga squinted at him.
"We never had a proper vacation since we started babysitting," the red-haired teen brushed his locks with his fingers. It's good to be so damn handsome!
There he goes again. Paying no attention to him, Yuki and Takenaga picked up their duffel bags and marched towards the hotel's automated glass entryway.
"Hey!" Ranmaru puffed his cheeks with anger. I despise you! I shouldn't have brought you here in the first place!
"Oi!" a strong growl and recognizable voice came from their behind that made them halt and turn their heads. It was Kyouhei Takano. "Would you mind helping me?"
The trio gazed at their tall blonde roommate carrying the small blonde infant on his right hand whilst clutching a charming baby carrier on the other. Ruu, the six-month old baby, sported on a cute white and blue sailor dress with an embroidered anchor on the collar and accentuated the complete look with a clean white sailor's cap. He grasped at Kyouhei's yellow opened polo shirt. Akin to Yuki, Kyouhei wore a white undershirt, cargo shorts, and black slippers. Walking in small steps behind them was Sunako Nakahara. Sunako, regardless of looking like a phantom, was compelled to dress in bright plain yellow sweetheart summer outfit and white flats. Her hair was arranged in a side-swept bun, covered her head with a white straw hat with yellow ribbon, and carried an opened white parasol.
They look adorable! The three masterminds imposed that Kyouhei and Sunako ought to put on matching colored outfits and had to use Ruu to accomplish it.
I'm going to kill you guys, if it wasn't because of Ruu. Kyouhei gave them a fixed stare.
"Too radiant…too hot," Sunako wobbled. How on earth did I end up here? I'm going to die! Born in Hokkaido, she detested light in all aspects. In a split second, Sunako tumbled on the sand.
"Sunako!" the three boys shrieked and panicked.
"Too radiant…too hot," Sunako repeatedly mumbled. My dear friends, Akira, Josephine, Hiroshi, I need your strength.
"Su…Su…Sunako? Are you okay?" Takenaga asked nervously.
"I'm dying…" Sunako whispered feebly.
"Waaaa…Sunako! Please don't die!" Yuki wailed.
"Mama," Ruu peeked and was sadden at the horrible sight of his foster mother.
"Kyouhei, do something!" Ranmaru cried.
"Fine! I'm always at fault here," Annoyed, Kyouhei exhaled deeply and gently handed Ruu over to Yuki. He kneeled down, grasped Sunako underneath her shoulders and knees and rose. He held her in a lover's carry manner and strolled towards the hotel's lobby, while the others carried their bags and tagged along.
The lobby was a vast area, a blend of modern and classical designs. Few meters from the automated entry, a fifteen feet white marble sculpture of a mermaid seated in a rock erected and was the main attraction in the interior. Above the magnificent artwork is a contemporary chandelier of fishes hanging from the glass atrium and about fifty steps from the statue is the hotel's carpeted grand staircase. On the left side are the lounge area, café, and a great hall towards the pool, gym, and variety of stores. In contrary to the receiving section are the front desks and another corridor towards the seafood and international restaurants, bars, and function halls. The elevators were premeditated adjacent to the staircase while a travel agency was on the opposite side.
As they set foot at the hotel reception area, dozens of pairs of eyes pried upon them, particularly at Kyouhei and Sunako.
"My, are they newlyweds?" a group of three middle-aged women murmured.
"Teenagers these days are very bold, don't you think?" a pair of elderly commented.
"That girl is so lucky!" a crowd of girls babbled with awe. We envy her!
At an audible range, Yuki, Ranmaru, and Takenaga sniggered, gaining up on the supposed couple. It will definitely drive him mad.
Kyouhei controlled his displeasure and gave them an eye shot. Will you hurry up and call the manager?!
"Welcome, Ranmaru-sama," a middle-aged man in Hawaiian floral shirt and white trousers broke the tensed mood.
"Yamada-san," Ranmaru beamed and hugged him. Yamada was among his favorite family butlers but was appointed as the administrator as soon as the Paradise Hotel was launched. "How are you? It's been a long time!"
"I am fine, Master, and I am very pleased that we've meet again," the old butler smiled.
Time's ticking Ranmaru! Kyouhei looked fiercely at his red-headed roommate.
Noticing the chilling aura from Kyouhei, Takenaga interrupted their pleasantries. "Ahem…"
Ranmaru paused and peeped at Kyouhei as soon as Takenaga gave him a warning signal – a blazing Kyouhei behind them. Scary!
"I'm sorry to disrupt your reunion, Yamada-san. I am Takenaga Oda," the dark haired teenager extended his arm, which was gladly accepted by the manager. "This is Yuki Toyama." He introduced the fair-hair adolescent pal who stood next to him.
"Please take good care of us," Yuki made the same gesture.
"Then these are Kyouhei Takano and Sunako Nakahara," Takenaga continued, pointing at the remaining guests. Slyly, Ranmaru gave a mischievous wink at the old man.
"And, may I know the name of this young visitor?" Yamada bent forward, smiling at Ruu. Ruu, on the other hand, buried his bashful face on Yuki's chest.
"Eh? Don't worry Ruu. Yamada-san is a good guy," Yuki reassured the cuddled infant, who little by little revealed his innocent feature. Appreciating the gesture, the elderly staff made a funny face which made Ruu chuckle.
"Nice to meet you, Ruu-sama," Yamada shook Ruu's small hands.
"Kyaa…" Ruu shrilled in delight.
"He's Kyouhei's little brother," Takenaga lied. We'd better hide his true identity.
More like of a son, if you tell me. Ranmaru measured Kyouhei's patience and frustration. He enjoyed the look on Kyouhei's face, a mixture of disapproval and rage.
"I know you are all tired from your long journey. I'll show you to your quarters," Yamada called a bellman, who swiftly graced their presence and placed their luggage on his cart. The group headed for the elevator and waited.
"Is the special room ready?" Ranmaru leaned on Yamada, like two best friends standing with arms on their shoulders.
"Yes," Yamada nodded.
"Good! I knew that I can count on you Yamada-san," Ranmaru gave a thumbs-up sign.
"Hey Ranmaru, what's this special room that you're talking about?" Yuki asked naively.
"You'll know when we get there," Ranmaru concealed his excitement. You'll be surprised!
His perverted mind is controlling him again. Takenaga thought. I have a bad feeling about this.
As the elevator settled on the fifth floor, the party emerged and was ushered to a room. It was a three-bedroom luxurious suite, each with its own toilet, tub, and hot-and-cold shower. The accommodation had a complete array of dining and kitchen facilities. Separating the dining and kitchen area from the living room is an American colonial-style archway. A large flat screen television hanged on the wall and beneath it is a long compartment with audio electrical device and CDs. A wonderful panoramic view of the ocean can be seen behind an unlocked glass sliding patio door
"Whoah! This is so grand!" Yuki's eyes sparkled and rubbed his delusional eyes. I must be dreaming!
"Isn't this a bit too much for your father?" Takenaga looked intrigued. This is way too much!
"I don't blame my father. He merely wants us to feel comfortable during our stay here," Ranmaru was full of pride.
"Finally!" Kyouhei promptly dropped the lifeless Sunako on a three cushioned couch and exercised his upper extremities. Damn! She's weighs like two sacks of rice. He lowered his upper body and shoved her,"Hey! Wake up Nakahara!"
Lying on the sofa, Sunako whimpered and at a snail's pace, she opened her eyes. She twisted her head in the direction of a familiar tone. Kyouhei's face was the first thing she saw and in an instant her eyes became wider.
"Radiant Being!" Sunako hissed. Why is his face close to mine?!
"What?! You should be grateful I carried you all the way here," Kyouhei said in an indignant way, "I should have dragged you here, you know." Or even left you at the beach.
"Why would I do that?" Sunako was stubborn and sat.
"Oh…I don't receive any gratitude eh?" Kyouhei raised an eyebrow angrily. I'll get my revenge on you.
Kyouhei rested his hands on the upper frame of the sofa, blocking Sunako from her seat and from running away, which shocked her. He unhurriedly touched Sunako's chin, lifted it, and lingered on that pose. He looked at her tenderly and at her trembling supple lips. Then, he tilted his head and advanced. His mouth was barely inches away from Sunako's.
"You know, darling, you shouldn't be persistent if I were you. You'll never know what I might do to you," Kyouhei was provoking her and a sarcastic grin formed from the corner of his lips.
Their audiences were flabbergasted and blushed. Yuki covered Ruu's eyes from an obscene situation.
On the spot, drops of blood from Sunako's nose trickled. She was restraining herself from gushing out more blood. I mustn't submit to his tricks!
Eh? You're holding back, huh? We'll see about that. Without any hesitation, Kyouhei pulled her to get up and brushed his lips on her, planting a long warm kiss. His hand touched Sunako's neck and caressed her nape. Struggling, Sunako tried all her might to fight back but he didn't allow her to. He squeezed her until there was no room for her to move. Unconsciously, her lips parted and it surprised Kyouhei. He pressed on, parting her lips more.
He…He really did it?! The boys gawked. They've seen them kissed for countless of times but this one was something else. It was more passionate.
Slowly, Kyouhei released his mouth from her and looked at Sunako's pale and traumatized face. Bingo! Victory is mine. He stepped back and lightly placed a finger on her forehead. Sunako flopped on the couch and a fountain of nosebleed occurred.
"Yeah…Takano, one. Nakahara, zero," Kyouhei blurted out, like a referee in a sports competition, and cackled.
Poor Sunako! He manipulated her again. Takenaga and Yuki pitied at Sunako.
"Right on, Kyouhei! I'm proud you!" Ranmaru slapped Kyouhei's back in approval. That was a two-minute breathtaking kiss, longer than expected.
"I'm tired," Kyouhei ignored him, extended his limbs, and yawned. "So which of these rooms is mine?"
"None," Ranmaru uttered, "Takenaga, Yuki, and I will be sharing this space." Much to my dismay, I'm not sharing my bed with a beautiful woman.
We never wanted to share a room with you anyway. Takenaga and Yuki gazed at him and helped the hotel porter with their bags.
"So where do you expect me to sleep?!" Kyouhei was obviously not in the disposition for jokes. I came here for a vacation, so I won't be sleeping outside.
"You and Sunako will have to take the honeymoon suite," Ranmaru declared, "It's close to our room."
"What did you just say?! Don't mock me, Ranmaru!" Kyouhei instantly grabbed Ranmaru's shirt and clenched his fist. "I won't be sleeping with her!" He pointed at Sunako, who was still bleeding and was attended by Yamada and the bellman.
"You won't be SLEEPING with her," Ranmaru gave him a naughty stare, "unless you wanted to. It would be the first time for both of you." I'll give you tips if you wanted to.
In rage, Kyouhei smacked his face. Don't kid me!
My beautiful face! "How could you?!" Ranmaru whined.
"You shouldn't have messed with him," Takenaga reminded him while Yuki nodded in agreement.
"Who's side are you on?!" Ranmaru retorted. Some friends!
"I'm leaving!" Kyouhei stomped his way towards the door.
"You're leaving? That's fine with us. After all these preparations that I made and I thought that this would be Ruu's first trip WITH his foster PARENTS. He might be heartbroken when he found out that his father abandoned him. He can never endure that kind of pain," Ranmaru called out and was acting at the same time.
He's using Ruu to get him. Yuki and Takenaga almost praised his acting capabilities. How revolting, though.
What Ranmaru said hit the Kyouhei and gaped at Ruu, who seemed to understand the whole situation, and was teary eyed.
Got yah! Ranmaru succeeded. Ha! Don't dare mess with me Takano. I also a few tricks on my sleeve.
"Just bear with it Kyouhei, it's merely for three days," Takenaga pleaded. After all, we all planned this set-up. This isn't the right time to back out.
"Three days?! Are you kidding me? That woman will kill me!" Kyouhei shooked Takenaga. I'm a dead man the next day!
"Kyouhei, that's cruel!" Yuki defended. Still, it might be true.
"I won't be staying with her!"
"Don't be stubborn!" Ranmaru remarked.
"Stop this nonsense! I won't do it!"
"That's enough!" Takenaga yelled angrily, "We've already talked about this. Kyouhei, whether you like it or not you'll be living with Sunako."
Whoah! Bravo! Yuki and Ranmaru applauded at Takenaga's control over the situation.
"Besides, Ruu will have to stay with you" Takenaga continued. Ruu will be the neutralizer.
"Okay…I'm fine with that," Kyouhei crossed his arms, "I've got no other choice, isn't it?" As long as Ruu is with us, I'm safe.
"Good!" Takenaga regained his composure and turned to the other two silent witnesses. "I apologize for this, Yamada-san. Can you show us the other room?"
"Ah, yes! Right this way, please," Yamada broke from his state of confusion, "but will Ms. Nakahara be all right?" He looked at her pitifully. Is she dead?
"Don't worry she'll be fine," Takenaga guaranteed him. He approached Sunako and asked assistance from the bellman to put her on his back. You owe me one, Kyouhei.
The troupe left and was escorted to the nearby so-called honeymoon suite. The other accommodation was larger compared to its counterpart. It has a single room with a lavish California King-size canopy bed and a considerable bathroom area with a Jacuzzi and hot and cold shower. Like the other room, it also consists of a dining and kitchen features but it has a small saloon that divides the two sections. In addition to the living room amenities were a modern fireplace and a life-sized red lava lamp. Lastly, a cute frilly bassinet was found inside the bedroom, and evidently it was added per request.
"Welcome to Paradise Hotel's honeymoon suite!" Ranmaru declared as they opened the door. I should have this room for myself though.
Yuki and Takenaga took note of the red rose petals on the bed and small lighted scented candles, strategically arranged inside the bedroom, which created a dreamy and intimate ambiance. All right!
Kyouhei sensed his roommates delight. Sure, it's 'romantic' but with Nakahara? It's like a graveyard in here.
"Now, we'll leave you two okay?" Ranmaru made a wide grin on his face. On cue, Yuki handed Ruu over to Kyouhei while Takanaga laid Sunako on the bed. The bellman placed their bags near the armoire. It only lasted for a minute and the imaginary family was unaccompanied in the room.
Kyouhei paced towards the sofa, sat and sighed. Three days?! How did I get myself into this?
"Kyaa…Daa Daa," Ruu, sitting on Kyouhei's lap, squealed and reached for his foster father. Looking at the infant, Kyouhei managed to smile.
"They're using you to blackmail us, you know" Kyouhei stated, looking down at the playful infant, "You understand that, right?"
"Kyaaa…" Ruu smiled back at him.
"I guess not," Kyouhei groaned. Silly me, I forgot babies can't talk.
Kyouhei turned his head and peered at Sunako sleeping. Then, he looked at Ruu and raised him, "Nakahara's knocked down. Do you want to do go out?"
"Kyaaa…" the baby shrieked with glee while Kyouhei continuously played with him up in the air.
"Hmm…carrying her drained my strength and I want to try out their food here," Kyouhei suggested. And besides it free!
"Mama…" Ruu glanced worriedly at Sunako's state.
As he caught a glimpse of Ruu's reaction, Kyouhei cuddled him, "Don't worry about her, she's a strong woman. She'll be good as new," He made a broad grin and touched Ruu's chin. We'd better leave she wakes up. She's scarier when awake.
"Kyaaa…" Kyouhei felt like Ruu understood him.
"Okay…" The 'father and son' headed for the door, closed it before them, and marched down the hallway.
In the meantime, a hundred meters from the beach hotel, a red Jaguar convertible skidded along the freeway. The driver donned on a white printed shirt and denim vest, a pair of black jeans, and white sneakers. The black aviators alleviated his eyes from the direct hot rays of the summer sun. His long yellowish-brown hair flowed as the warm gust of wind touched his face. As he pushed on the brakes, he rested his left arm on the car door and skimmed through the coastline.
Paradise Hotel. A devilish smirk formed his mouth. I have to see it for myself.
Kimura stepped out from his car and leaned on the locked door. He reached for his phone from his jean pocket and flipped it. After browsing through the applications, he opened an email. He had read it before: The baby is with the Nakahara household.
Nakahara. He recognized that last name. Anyone can easily discern who the Nakahara clan is. Like their family, Kimura knew that the Nakahara are influential, competitive, and successful in every single lucrative business they had – fashion, architecture, automobile, shipping, and finance. This will be fun. The hide-and-seek game will be finally over, soon.
A/N:Should I end this soon? Just a survey. =)
I hope you enjoyed this chap as much as I do enjoyed SunaKyo's kissing scene. hehehe... =)