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Chapter 5
Those 3 weeks passed faster than expected. But unfortunately for Takano nothing in their relationship has really changed. They were the same as always - boss and subordinate, but there was something different in the atmosphere. Ritsu wasn't his usual stubborn self, at least not as much as before. He spoke freely about his problems and let Masamune help him whenever he could. They even had lunch together at work. But the raven-haired man had to pay a high price. He never dared to touch him, even once. He knew the reason Ritsu had opened himself up was because he was less cautious that Takano will jump on him. So if he made any mistake, that bliss will go away. Even if it wasn't much, Takano was more than satisfied.
And now it was Sunday evening and tomorrow they're going on the trip. He was sitting on the couch, while hundreds on scenarios of convincing Ritsu ran through his mind. Onodera was now in his apartment, probably cooking something. Since Takano told him that he is talented, cooking became the brunette's passion. Another thing that made Masamune happy was that his neighbor was inviting him to have a dinner every three or four days.
*beep* And here he is.
"Hello Takano san! I made shrimps today, would you like to try them?"
The man nodded in agreement and walked towards Onodera's home.
When he tried the shrimps, they weren't even has as bad as he imagined. Maybe he was being too negative about Ritsu's skills. The food was actually really good, considering it was his first time making that.
The man laughed. "It's really good, you're improving Onodera!"
"T-thank you."
Masamune's attention was on the food the whole time so when he finally lifted his head up, he was his cute Ritsu in an APRON.
He grinned. "Oi Onodera! What's with that outfit, are you trying to seduce me or something?"
"WHAT? Oh the apron, sorry I forgot to take it off-"mumbled the brunette.
"Leave it, it suits you…" started the raven-haired man, but then he noticed that he was going too far and stopped.
Ritsu noticed the change in his guest's tone. In fact he has been noticing the considerate behavior of Takano lately. And he didn't fear to admit that he liked it. This was the way he always told the man to act. And now he finally felt like, he could maybe, soon, admit his feelings. But then again he didn't want to rush. What if Masamune started to act the old way? He had to avoid that and right now he was testing the man to see how long he'll last. If it's long enough, then Ritsu will finally accept him.
They finished the food and Takano turned to Onodera, face to face. "Ritsu, I've gotta tell you something." His face grew serious, so did the brunette's. "Remember 3 weeks ago when you first made an omelet? There was a secret that I would tell you when the time comes."
The younger man nodded. "Yeah I actually meant to-"
"I wanted to ask you if you could, maybe, come on a trip with me." He glanced at the man in front of him, who was literally in shock. Eyes wide, mouth dropped. "I won't try anything funny!" Takano insisted. "It's just because I can't do this anymore. To pretend that I'm just a friend, or a helping hand, but nothing more. If you come with me, I'll show you that I'm not such a bad person. And in the end, you'll tell me. If you like it…"he calmed his voice down "…you might decide to go out with me…if not, then I'll stop going after y-you…" His voice gave in. He couldn't bring himself to say that. It was just too painful. It cut his throat while trying to say it.
All that information at once made Ritsu confused. He wanted to say yes, but at the same time no. He wanted to let him know that he's not a bad person. He just couldn't. Because if he did, everything that comes out of his mouth will sound like a confession, and he didn't want that.
"T-t-takano-s-san…" He stopped, trying to arrange his words, scared to say something unnecessary. " Y-you see, um I can't be absent from work." He tried to come up with the most reasonable excuse.
"It's ok, I already told the higher ups, we should be fine."
"YOU DID WHAT!?"
"Well, to be honest I never really expected you to decline..."
"And what makes you think so?"
"You're just…not that kind of person, plus I already paid everything so."
"YOU DID WHAT!?" Ritsu's eyeballs were about to pop out from so much pressure. Ok, Ritsu calm down, you'll just pay the cancellation fee and you're done. Yes that's it!
"I'll just cancel it-"
Masamune smirked. "You sure, that's not some crappy hotel you can cover up with $20?"
He pulled out his phone, because everything booked was online, and showed it to the brunette. "I suppose that's two times your monthly salary." He giggled.
Poor Onodera was going to explode. "HOW DID YOU AFFORD THIS?"
"Dunno, I just started saving up, I think like mid-April or somewhere over there…"
A new feeling took over Ritsu's body. No it wasn't anger, definitely not. It was guilt. Guilt that Takano did so much for him, and he responded with such attitude. He wanted to go with him, he really wanted did.
"I-I'm sorry…I-I-I'll come"
"Oh well, that went faster than I expected. OK pack up, because our flight is at 3 am."
"WHAT, WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY IT'S TODAY!?" He just couldn't feel guilty anymore with Masamune's annoying teasing.
He rolled his eyes. "It was a secret, I couldn't just tell you Hey after 3 weeks I have a surprise for you, pack up and meet me at the airport at 3 in the morning. Did you seriously want me to say that?"
"U-uh no…" And again Ritsu didn't know what to say "I'll start packing up!" He noted and ran to his room.
I did it. I really did it. Now everything after this depends on me. No mistakes allowed. It's all or nothing situation, because if he rejects, count me as dead. But oh my god he was so cute with that apron. Nono! Masamune bring yourself together! He was just happy, that uncontrollable goofy smile appeared on his face again. He already packed up everything, so he went in Ritsu's room to sneak a peek at what he was doing. Surprised he saw Ritsu putting everything he had in a big suitcase with such speed. And of course his face was tomato-red.
Several hours later:
"Did you get everything?"
"YES!?"
"You sureee?"
"I said yes! Just start up the stupid car already!"
"Ok, ok just making sure."
The ride to the airport was a long a silent one. Neither of them said anything. Takano was just so excited he couldn't even bring himself to say something. As for Ritsu, he was just too tired.
They got in the airport, went through all the passport checks and now they had to wait 30 minutes for their airplane. Ritsu made Takano sit down on a bench and he put his head on the bigger man's shoulder.
"You're really tired aren't you?"
The brunette nodded. "Say, you never really told me where we're going."
"OH yeah, we're going to Kobe."
Ritsu's eyes that were almost closed shot open.
"Then why didn't we just take the train? Wouldn't it be cheaper?"
"I don't care about the price, as long as it's for you." The taller man said, without making any eye contact. He would have been disappointed if he found out that at that moment Ritsu was staring at his beautiful hazel eyes. "You know, we have like half an hour till the plane is ready, why don't you take a nap?"
"OK…" He slowly closed his eyes and drifted off in minutes. Meanwhile Takano was rubbing his back, hoping that will help him sleep. You wouldn't know how many glances were shot at them. But he didn't care, as long as he was with his Ritsu, nothing else mattered.
This was a cute chappie right! :3 Please review, your opinions mean so much to me!
