Part 2
Kanda glared at Tachibana's back. As far as he was concerned the old man had ruined a golden opportunity for Ono. He was sure the head patissier was about to declare his love to Chikage, culminating in hot steamy gay sex on the main prep table. But no, the old geezer had to ruin it! I swear he's got a sixth sense about those things! The former boxer, now apprentice patissier, went back to work, kneading the dough like he was pounding Tachibana's head.
"Waka-sama." Chikage bowed or at least tried to when the Antique's owner waved him off.
"Have you started the coffee yet? And the hot water for the tea?" Reaching for a croissant, he quirked an eyebrow at him.
"No, sir…"
"Then get to it! I have a feeling it's going to be a banner day." Tachibana bit into the croissant. Chewing and swallowing, he added, "Word got out that your friend, Jaki-chan, likes the Karina, and we need to ready for the crowds."
Ono nodded, and passing Chikage on the way to the pantry, he asked him to give him a hand getting the ingredients he needed. "After you make coffee that is," the head patissier said for Tachibana's benefit. No need to get my darling in trouble for nothing…
Chikage nodded and surprisingly, he managed to do as he was told, quickly and without incident. A few minutes later, he was alone in the pantry with Ono. Quickly yielding to his desire, Chikage gently gathered Ono in his arms. They kissed.
When he broke the kiss, Ono just stood there, unable to believe his good luck. He just kissed me…I can't believe he did that… He blinked owlishly up at the taller man.
"Is, Ono-san, okay?"
He nodded, smiling shyly. "Ono-san is more than okay…"