Happily Ever After
Rune Alchemist Kaori
Chapter 7
Disclaimer: I do not own Gravitation.
Sakano-san was working late. He headed into Seguchi-san's office to set a few files on the president's desk. He did this almost every evening. Sometimes the door was locked and he had to put it in the bin next to the door, but usually it was left open for him. The young man had thought everyone had gone home for the night, so he hadn't knocked. He was nearly scared out of his pants when he saw Seguchi-san packing away a few things by his desk.
"Sh...Shachou... I.. I thought you had left hours ago." the timid young man said.
"I forgot a few things, and got rather distracted when I saw the work that would be waiting for me in the morning Sakano-san," the blond said, smiling that boyish smile of his as he took the files from Sakano-san and set them on his desk, "I'm sorry I startled you so."
"I.. I should have knocked. Gomenasai Shachou!"
"Not at all Sakano-san," Tohma said with a small chuckle, "I was just leaving. I have a date."
The blond seemed to smirk slightly, but Sakano-san frowned.
"Oh... that's right.. I forgot about the..." He paused and looked away. Tohma just smiled. Sakano-san was such a timid person, especially around him. He knew that Sakano meant he had forgotten about Tohma being divorced now.
"Sakano-san... would you like to go out for a drink with me?"
"But..."
"It's alright. I still have time."
Sakano-san nodded his head, not wanting to pass up the opportunity to go for a drink with Tohma Seguchi, who was practically his god. Tohma locked the office as they left, and the two men began to walk down the street together. Tohma headed to a rather expensive-looking bar.
"Sh..Shachou.. I don't think I can afford..."
"I will pay Sakano-san," the older man said, "Don't worry about the price."
"A...Arigatou."
Sakano-san had never even heard of half of the drinks, so he got what Tohma got, making it easier.
"Sh..Shachou... aren't you late?"
"No.. It's quite alright Sakano-san," Tohma said with a light smile
The nervous young producer was rather uncomfortable in the fancy pub. It wasn't an atmosphere that he was very familiar with. He could feel some of the people staring at him. Mostly due to his cheap clothing, which made him stick out like a sore thumb, but also possibly because of the fact that he was with Tohma Seguchi.
"Are you alright Sakano-san?" the blond man asked, "Your face looks a little flushed."
"H...Hai Shachou..."
No, Sakano was not alright. He felt like a fool. This place was way to expensive for someone like him. Every other person that came into the bar Sakano had seen at least once on tv or on a magazine cover. His boss did notice this, but said nothing, and they drank in silence.
Tohma looked at his mostly empty glass.
"Well.. I've had enough," he said, and stood to leave, quickly followed by Sakano-san, who left his drink about half full. The younger man was surprised when they didn't return to N-G. Instead Tohma continued down the street.
"A..Ano.. Shachou.."
"I am not late Sakano-san. I try to be punctual, and I am not late."
Sakano hardly saw how this was possible. He didn't really want to aggravate his boss, however.
"But.. Ano.. Shachou.."
"Sakano-san... please stop calling me that," the blond stopped just inside the park.
"A...Ano... Seguchi-san.. Gomen.."
This time Tohma turned and looked at the younger man with his piercing turquoise eyes. He was very close and it made Sakano very nervous.
"Try again," he whispered in a tone Sakano had only ever heard in dreams.
"T...Tohma.."
The blond smiled, pushing a few strands of dark hair from the producer's face.
"That wasn't so hard was it?" he asked, then continued to walk.
"Ano.. Sha.. Tohma-san... may I ask where we are going?"
Tohma let his sunglasses slip to the tip of his nose so he could see Sakano better.
"I have unfortunately become rather dependant upon caffeinated beverages," he said, "We're going to get coffee."
"Oh..."
So the two men walked quietly until they reached a nice, cozy-looking coffee shop. Sakano was much more comfortable here. He had actual been to this place before. There were big comfy chairs to sit in and the coffee was very good. They both got a cup and took a seat.
Tohma let the caffeine settle in and smiled, looking up at Sakano in amusement. The producer was fumbling a bit. The atmosphere was more comfortable, but Sakano was still all nervous about being around his god.
Soon though, Tohma got Sakano to relax. They chatted more calmly. They talked about work and unfortunately for Sakano, due to the alcohol he had consumed the topic of his "little" crush slipped out. Not that this hadn't been completely obvious before, but Tohma looked rather amused. He stood up and leaned over to Sakano, placing a kiss on the younger man's lips very lightly. Sakano was in complete shock by this of course. He looked about ready to faint.
"Thanks for the date Sakano-san," he said with his boyish smile, "I had a good time. We should do it again sometime."
"Wait...wh..what?!" Sakano nearly fainted from surprise and Tohma just laughed in amusement as he headed to the door.
Shuichi was laying on the bed as his heart beat slowly returned to normal. Yuki sat up, a slight smirk on his lips. Normally he would have lit up a cigarette right now, but since Shuichi had confiscated them all he stole a piece of pocky and stuck it in his mouth instead.
Slowly Shuichi sat up and slid over to Yuki. The blond author stuck a piece in his lover's mouth and put his arm around him.
"Yuki... I'll always love you... no matter what," he whispered and was rewarded by a tender kiss to his forehead.
"You are precious to me Shu," the author whispered. The young vocalist practically beamed with pleasure.
"Really?" he asked, bouncing slightly, "You love me right Yuki?"
The author nodded his head as he bit off a piece of the pocky.
"We'll always be together right?" the pink-haired boy asked, tugging on Yuki's arm. The blond paused, then nodded once again.
I hope so... he thought to himself.
End Chapter 7
A/N: Tohma's so mean. Poor Sakano-san probably fainted.