Who Did It, Huh?
KaixRei
Rating: M
Genres: Drama, Angst
Note: Tyson is known in Japan as Takao Kinomiya.
Chapter 1
"I call an objection, your Honour!"
Kai Hiwatari is a prosecuting attorney in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo, currently in his 100th trial. Kai rapidly ascended the ranks during his 2 years in the business, and is now regarded as one of the best prosecutors in the country. He has a knack for finding minute flaws in evidence and testimonies, and knows how to strike fear directly into defendant's hearts.
"The testimony clearly contradicts what evidence we hold before us!"
"And how is this so?" The Judge queried, an eyebrow raised in anticipation.
"To repeat, the witness stated that he heard two gunshots fired at around midnight on Thursday. Yet the gun shows signs of being fired not only three, but four times, and the victim's body contained 3 bullets and 3 clear bullet wounds!"
"Objection, your Honour!" The defence shouted from the other side of the courtroom. Kai and Tyson Kinomiya had been almost eternal rivals, but friends just a little longer than that. Tyson had mirrored Kai's progress precisely, but for an altogether different cause.
"The autopsy report tells us of only 2 bullets within the body!"
Kai smirked from his stand. "That autopsy is outdated."
The courtroom gasped quietly, including the Judge. "Outdated, Hiwatari?"
"Yes, your Honour. Another post-mortem examination was carried out, at my request, prior to this trial. And the forensics team discovered another bullet, lodged deep in the victim's brain. "
"I object, your Honour! The two witnesses I have brought forward today both claimed that only two gunshots were heard!" Tyson was leant over his stand, in shock at the new development.
"If you recall, Kinomiya, a silencer was found at the crime scene, hidden in a drawer, plastered with fingerprints." A murmur rippled through the crowd, and Kai continued. "On further inspection, the barrel of the silencer had only been used twice. It also had chips at the connection point, suggesting that the silencer had broken off after two of the four shots."
Another murmur went around the room, escalating in volume, causing the Judge to bang his gavel and bring order. "Can we confirm this Hiwatari?"
Kai pulled a clear bag from the small cabinet beside him. "We can your Honour. This is the silencer itself." He gave it to the bailiff in front of him, who took it to the Judge for examination. "As you can see your Honour, there is half of the connecting screw missing, and scratch marks around the area."
The judge nodded with approval, turning the bag through his hands. "Yes, I can see them. Anything else unusual I should look for?"
"You may not be able to see, but a quick look down the barrel shows another chip about halfway down. This may be the reason the silencer broke off."
"Agreed. I hereby submit this as official evidence."
Tyson was sweating at the defence bench, listening to more evidence pile his case into the ground.
"But, how can we prove there are 4 bullets?"
Kai pulled another small bag from the cabinet, this one containing 4 small objects. Tyson knew exactly what they were.
"This is how, Kinomiya."
"Thank you Hiwatari, submitted. At this moment in time, I see no other reason to delay the trial. That is, unless Kinomiya can supply a fully backed-up objection?"
Tyson sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. "I cannot, your Honour."
"Then I have to declare the defendant guilty, charged with murder, and shall face 12 months in prison. Trial dismissed."
Kai smiled, walking from the prosecution bench to the defence bench, taking Tyson's hand and shaking it firmly. "You played well today, Tyson. Sadly, not good enough."
"You made a firm case, Kai. I had no chance."
"Thank you Tyson, you held up strongly until the end there."
"Heh, well, I try, especially against you."
"I'll catch you later, okay Ty?"
"Sure, I'll call you. Take care." Tyson smiled.
"You too." Kai smiled back, leaving the room.
-Outside the Courtroom-
"Kai!" Rei came bounding down the stairs, having come from the viewing gallery of the court. "You were great!" He jumped towards Kai, who grabbed him in his arms and hugged him tightly.
"Thanks Rei..." Kai blushed a little. Rei noticed, lightly pinching his cheek as a taunt, before he leant down and breifly kissed the Russian.
"I'll be back here next week, if you wanna come?"
"What day?" Rei had lowered himself back onto the ground, cocking his head sideways a little.
"Tuesday."
"Oh, damn." Rei sighed, "I can't make it."
"Archery?"
"Yeah, sorry Kai."
"Don't worry about it." Kai smiled. "I'll be fine."
"Of course you will." Rei smiled back, his sharpened teeth showing past his lips.
"Come on, let's get back home, it's starting to snow. Look." He glanced at the large window overlooking the front stairs, and Rei followed his gaze, gasping when he caught sight of the white flakes.
"Oh, can we walk home? Please?"
Kai knew enough of the neko-jin's obsession with winter to know this argument was already won. By Rei. He sighed, and began walking to the double doors. "Fine, but stay close. I hate getting cold."
"I know you do, don't worry." Rei unwrapped his scarf from around his neck and caught up with Kai, who had stupidly forgotten one, even though it was approaching 5°C outside. He gave it to him, before taking his hand and leading him from the court building.
-Outside-
Rei pulled Kai closer, sensing him shivering slightly beside him.
"Come on, we can walk a little quicker than normal if you're that cold."
Kai huffed, nodding and speeding up a little, now dragging Rei behind him. The two reached the small park just outside the courts fairly quickly, weaving through the evening crowds. The clock behind them struck 8 o'clock, it was getting late and people were making their way home. Emerging from the other side of the park, the duo was in a small succession of parallel streets, each one lined with small houses and apartment complexes. Kai headed towards one of the more high-end apartment buildings. Earning quite a reputable wage each year meant Kai could afford the best of the best – a penthouse apartment overlooking the area they had just been through. Kai had even installed a small recording studio, to satisfy Rei's urges to make music every now and then.
As they neared the building, a sensor detected their arrival, finding a small chip in Kai's ID card, sending down an elevator to the top floor and opening the main doors. All before they'd even stepped through the main gates of the complex. They walked through to the inner lobby, greeting the receptionist with a small wave and a smile, before taking the prepared elevator to the penthouse level.
"How did practise go today, Rei?"
"Not too badly. Every one of us was missing at least one target, so that wasn't too good, but otherwise, yeah, it went well. I got my second perfect bull's-eye though."
"Really? Wow, that's awesome Rei, nicely done."
"Thanks Kai."
The elevator came to a smooth stop, and the announcer told them they had reached the penthouse floor. They stepped out, and straight into the apartment, no corridor needed. Kai immediately took off his suit jacket, hanging it on a hook by the door, and Rei unbelted his coat, shrugging the long garment off his shoulders, also hanging it up.
"Why do you insist on wearing that massively long jacket?"
"Cause I like it. I think it suits me."
"I don't. Too baggy for you. You need to show off those curves, seriously."
"Curves? You mean these non-existent ones?" Rei ran his hands down the sides of his body to illustrate his point. He failed when they smoothly dipped in below his ribs and back out just above his hip.
"Non-existent?" Kai raised an eyebrow. "Sure. "
Rei pouted, throwing his best "screw you" look at Kai, who had to hold himself from laughing. Rei was too impossibly cute when he tried to be angry.
"How can you even hint that you don't have that perfect hourglass thing going on? Look at you." Kai walked over, doing the same thing Rei did, watching his hands slide inwards and back out, resting them on the Chinese boy's hips. Rei blushed, briefly turning his head away, rolling his eyes to look back at Kai a second later. Kissing him on the cheek, Kai pulled Rei a little closer, causing the lithe male to fall back slightly. Rei placed his hand on Kais chest, gripping the fabric slightly.
"I love you Kai..."
"I love you too Rei." He leant down, pulling Rei completely into him and resting his head in his hair, gently closing his eyes.
-Later that Night-
"Coffee Kai?"
"Sure, I'll have some."
Rei brought two steaming mugs through into the bedroom, sitting down on the bed next to Kai, handing him one of them. Kai cupped the mug in his hands, feeling the warmth seep through his skin. A kiss was planted on his cheek, and he leant into it gently. Then an arm was wrapped around his waist, and Rei slid atop him, sitting on his waist.
"Rei, let me put the coffee down. Please."
Rei took the cup from Kai's hands and placed it on the table beside the bed.
"Happy now?"
"A little."
Rei leaned down, shortening the gap between their lips, staring intensely into red eyes, which flicked left and right under his gaze. The man beneath him seemed transfixed by the yellow orbs, finding a single point inside them and focusing on it. The two stared at each other for a moment, taking in the beauty, until Rei closed the final inches and connected their lips. The kiss was initially chaste and sweet, but Kai forced himself into it, deepening the kiss, sliding his tongue along the Chinese man's lips. Rei caught the motion and slowly opened his mouth, feeling Kai's tongue slide through the gap. He quickly bit down, almost instinctively, causing Kai to moan softly. Rei slowly ground down onto Kai's hips, feeling his straining erection, before placing a hand over it and stroking gently. Kai moaned again, falling backwards onto the bed. The weight on his hips suddenly got much lighter, and he looked back up to see Rei walking away, a slight smirk playing at his lips.
"What the hell?!"
"You'll just have to wait until tomorrow." Rei winked, walking out of the door, swinging his hips.
"...Until tomorrow?"
-Sleep-
Sorry this chapter's a little short. Think of it as a prologue. Please read, review, and help me! Constructive Crit. is welcome, by all means.