A/N: 1. I truly am sorry for not being able to update the story for a long time, got busy, had a writer's block and other sorts of stuff.
2. I just wanted to say that I won't be continuing the story "Link Status", I do apologize if some of you are following that story.*bows down* Maybe someday I'll restart writing on that story again.
3. I do apologize if the characters tend to be OOC sometimes….. ((I think I need to play the game again ヽ(  ̄д ̄;)ノ
4. Please do review my work I accept your reviews whether it may be a good or bad reviews okay. OwO
Disclaimer: I do not own DRAMAtical Murder or any of the characters, it is owned by Nitro+CHiRAL, okay (─‿‿─).
Scene 2: Let's go to the Beach!Ren and I are on our way to the studio to pick up and rehearse the new script for the new show. Ren was the one driving while I was sitting beside the driver seat tapping on the screen of my phone when he broke the silence.
"Aoba, it's been a while since we last took a break from work. Ever since we finished the last 2 major projects we still haven't got a rest for awhile. I'm worried you may be pushing it too hard." glancing back and forth on the road with a worried expression.
I stopped what I was doing with my phone and look up to Ren with a smile on my face. "It's okay Ren it may be hard sometimes but it's okay because I enjoy what I'm doing specially when you see everyone around you working hard as well"
Even though I tried to ease up Ren's concern it seemed it didn't work this time. A few weeks ago I collapse while doing a shoot. it was a good thing that time Ren wasn't there or it could have got a little more troubling. I was rushed to the hospital by Clear and soon after Ren found out that I was rushed to the hospital. It took me awhile and the doctor to explain the situation to Ren, the cause was that I was over fatigue because of work. Ever since then, Ren looked after me more diligently which in turn I really do appreciate what Ren is doing. but I can't deny that soon or later I have to take a break or I may worry Ren again if I suddenly collapse.
We arrive at the parking and parked the car, as soon as the engine was shut off, I turn around to pick up my bag and Ren's bag and we both got off the car. We ride the elevator and noticed that Ren has returned to his composed state and when he noticed I was looking at him he asked me.
"Is there something on my face Aoba?"
"Huh? Ah, no no I was just looking around" I smiled to him when he suddenly kissed me on the lips and as he quickly did; he separated from me and smiled.
I blushed because of the sudden action from Ren and asked him emotions still mixed up.
"R-Ren, why did you do that what if the elevator stop and someone got on and see us?" I asked as my emotion of anger, embarrassment still visible to Ren.
But instead of answering my question he responded something else other than an explanation to my question.
"Aoba, don't push yourself too much today okay." As he smiled even more, I feel my anger slowly creeping away and instead embarrassment over whelmed me.
"H-Hai" I replied in low embarrassed voice. Inside I feel happy not because he kissed me but because he was showing his concern towards me and he knows too well when I'm taking jobs too much for me to handle.
As we arrived in our designated floor we were greeted by a guy that has 2 mole dots below his lips and is wearing a white jacket with black v-neck shirt, brown skinny jeans, and an apple green scarf wrap around his neck.
" ohayō gozaimasu, Aoba-san, Ren-san" Clear greeted us with a smile.
"ohayō, Clear" I smiled back at him"
"ohayō gozaimasu, Clear" Ren responded back still has a smile on his face.
"Oh, Ren-san is smiling, did something good happen while Aoba-san and Ren-san were on their way here?"
Clear asked Ren. Ren was about to answer but I quickly cover Ren's mouth before he could tell anything that is embarrassing. When Clear saw my unusual action, I could already an imaginary question mark floating above Clear's head, wondering. As I was explaining some stuff with Clear, Ren grab my hand a puzzled look on Ren's face. I apologize to Ren because of the sudden move I made earlier, Ren nodded as gesture that he understands.
Clear still wanting to know why Ren was smiling, he keeps on insisting us to tell when Koujaku arrived.
"Clear aren't you being too noisy in the morning? Ohayō, Aoba, Ren" Koujaku makes his lady-killer smile to us.
"Meannie" Clear pouting being said a noisy person.
"Ohayō, Koujaku" Ren responded in his composed tone voice.
"Ah, ohayō Koujaku, I hope you had a great evening last night with Mizuki"
"Yeah, I had a great night with Mizuki and some of his friends for the anniversary of his Bar. They hoped you would came but I said you were busy, they understand your situation but they hope you can drop by sometime"
"Okay, I'll try to come by the bar in the following weeks, I do miss hanging out with Mizuki" I warily smile; I guess I owe Mizuki an apology for not being able to attend the party last night.
"Anyway where's the other two?"
As Koujaku asked someone tapped his shoulder from the back and he turned around. The one who tapped him was Noiz.
"There waiting in the meeting room" Noiz said, seeing him smiling a bit I asked what was up. Noiz said that our director has an announcement to make, so we should get to the meeting room immediately. When I asked about the whereabouts of Mink, he said Mink was the first to arrive apart from him. After our small talks we all headed to the meeting room.
As we enter we saw 2 people sitting apart and parallel to each the other was sitting on the right side, our director. On the left side was Mink sipping his coffee. As we enter the room, our director thanked us for coming and we sat along with Mink.
"As you may know already why I order to call you all here today and that reason is for our new project for the coming winter and an announcement" our director explained.
We silently listen as a staff member placed a cup of coffee on the table in front of us; I silently thank her, she smiled at me as response and I continue to listen to our director.
"1st since each of your own major projects has already ended our boss recommended to me that I make a TV series that you 6 are in it and some other actors and actress in it too."
Koujaku was about to rise his hands and ask something when our director cut him off short.
"Now before you ask anything let me finish 1st okay. Where was I? Oh, yes the taping date. The tapping date hasn't been decided yet since were still ironing out some details regarding who we should add as well in the series and also where to shoot. And that leads us to the 2nd topic, the announcement"
"The announcement?" We all responded simultaneously.
"Yes the announcement, since you all have been working hard and haven't taken a break yet, especially Aoba-san. The boss has decided to give you guys a week off, which means no shooting, no rehearsal, no media or paparazzi snooping around just pure relaxation."
We smiled in amazement, a week off was what we really needed since some of us haven't took a break yet or if we did took a break, it maybe just for 1-2 days only with the occasional calls we get that we had to make a trip to certain locations due to change of schedules and stuff.
Ren was also happy seeing that I can finally rest up for while since that was been bothering him for while now. As we start to have small chit-chats our director speaks up again and we turn to him attentions drawn.
"Enjoy your relaxation you guys and see you next week. Oh, and also I already gave the copies of the script to Mink. Mink please pass it on to your colleagues okay"
"Understood" Mink responded in his deep, masculine voice.
"Okay that's all. I better get going I still have some stuff to take care of, again enjoy, good day to you all" As he wave good bye and walk out of the room, we bow to our director as sign of gratitude.
As soon as our director leaves, Mink started handing us our copies of script. I thank him when I receive my copy and he speaks up.
"Even though were still not going to shoot or Rehearse until next week, it doesn't pain us to practice at least a bit"
We nod to each other in agreement to what Mink said; it may as well be beneficial on our own parts since we will be working with each other soon so a short practice would be helpful.
We all head straight to a café nearby after our practice session ended and also so we could discuss how we should use our week long break from work.
"How about going to the beach?" Clear Suggest in his cheerful tone.
"Oh, that's a good idea Clear, it's been a while since we all hang-out together by the beach, right Aoba?" Koujaku smiled warmly to me.
"Yup, we could use our time off and have fun by the beach" I agree on koujaku and smiled to them.
"If you're planning a beach week out I'm in, and also I got a location for a beach get together" Noiz responded.
"Okay, so noiz covers the place were staying for the outing. Now on our way to the beach, I think we should just use a total of 2 car convoy" I suggested to them.
"That's sounds a good idea Aoba-san. I'll go with Aoba-san's group" Clear quickly suggest but I rejected it. Of course I had to remind them what happened last time we did an outing using only 1 car to go there.
Mink was the one driving, Clear on the other hand was sleeping at the back seat by the window, and Ren was beside the driver's seat. On the other hand I was stuck between two people by the name of Noiz and Koujaku. I was basically the referee on the way back home since the two of them would start a commotion if I hadn't been in between of them. It was really a tiring day for me that time since the two kept on arguing, trying to grab one another and start a fight and most of all shouting. It was a good thing I didn't go deaf from their non-stop arguing.
I quickly suggest a grouping of the convoy since I don't want to be in the disadvantage again.
"Okay this will be the grouping for the trip. Group A: Mink's car will be Mink, Clear, and Noiz. While group B our car will be Me, Ren and Koujaku." I draw up the plan but someone didn't agree. Clear.
"Ehhhh?! But I want to be with Aoba-san in their car" Clear, pouting I made a threatening look towards Clear.
"Clear the purpose why I group it like that is because of those two" I point to the two who were pretending to know nothing what was I talking about.
Clear got the idea what I mean and in the end agreed to as well.
"So it's decided, were going be meeting in front of our home tomorrow morning around 6am so don't be late" I smiled as the plans for the outing is finalized.
"Hai" Noiz, Koujaku, and Clear responded while Mink just growl lowly while continuing to enjoy his coffee and pastry.
Once we finished our discussions, we all decided to leave and go into separate ways to head home and prepare for the trip tomorrow. As Ren was a bit ahead of me, I receive a message from Clear. I tap the screen to open up the message and read it.
From: Clear
Sbj: helping hand
Message: If you need any help with koujaku-san tomorrow so you and Ren-san can be alone just say so Aoba-san (◠‿◠✿) .
-End-
I smiled as I appreciate what Clear can do but I don't think it may be necessary so I tap the screen of my phone and tap the "Reply" button.
To: Clear
Sbj: re: helping hand
Message: thanks Clear I really do appreciate it but I think that won't be necessary don't worry I'll tell if I need something okay, thanks again. (◕‿◕)
-End-
As I see the message being sent, Ren called out to me.
"Aoba, we better get going its getting dark" Ren said
I run a bit to catch up to him before we start walking in a slow and steady pace to our car.
End of chapter 2
