Chapter 39: A Song of Revolution
Miyagi came home mad as he dragged a six pack of beer with him. He just could not get Nowaki's words, Shinobu's new appearance and girl, and all of the images of their relationship out of his head. His mental state like this never turned to beer, but he needed something to…
He turned to Shinobu's door when he started to hear music. Miyagi dropped his beer and briefcase at his door. He slowly came to the door and heard this:
"Camille…you are such a bad bitch…" Shinobu moaned.
Camille giggled and said something…Miyagi only heard, "harder Shinobu, harder!"
Miyagi stiffened and shivered…was Shinobu turning into a slut? This is the second person he fucked ever since they broke up… Miyagi snarled as he told himself Shinobu is still young…he needs to… He groaned as he kept listing to Shinobu's groans and moans…they were really getting it on… Camille said, "you are getting flustered…you so damn sexy! Common! Harder!"
Miyagi gulped as he loosed his tie. He kept listening as Shinobu moaned, "be mine…you stupid piece of wood!"
Camille replied, "Own it, baby. Own it all!"
Shinobu growled, "More…more…MORE!"
Camille moaned, "Shinobu…yes, you are getting it! Keep going! Whoa…it is hot in here…"
Shinobu grumbled, "Camille…I am coming…"
Camille giggled breathlessly and said, "then cum…you child…"
Shinobu gasped and shrieked when he did come. He groaned, "You…are evil…"
Camille breathed, "Yes…I am."
Miyagi gasped at the realization…Shinobu was fucking a woman! Did Shinobu…really…move on? He turned back to his apartment and opened the door. His hands dragged the beer and briefcase in as he landed hard on his couch. He groaned as someone said, "coward."
He stiffened when he looked up at Tatsuo Botan and his boyfriend, Rambuo. Both men smirked at Miyagi as Miyagi sat up and smiled weakly at them.
Miyagi said, "What are you two doing here?"
"Soon is the big day! For all homosexuals, the day of the bill passing…or not. But, we had to come! Also, I have been watching your little lover lately…" Tatsuo said with a devilish smirk.
Miyagi groaned and said, "so you saw the babe he with…they are doing it."
Tatsuo said, "I do not think so."
Miyagi slowly stood and said, "you cannot be serious…I heard them! Shinobu was…never mind. I need to get over this."
"Will you?" Tatsuo said as Miyagi took a beer and opened it.
Miyagi said, "you made me look like I was dating you…what else do you want?"
"The kid came back, right?" Tatsuo said.
Miyagi paused before drinking as he said, "yeah, so?"
"He still loves you…this could be another jealousy trick or…he does mean it. But I am leaning towards the jealousy ploy." Tatsuo said as he came to Miyagi and took the beer out of Miyagi's hands. He continued, "Also…the girl bought a vibrator from a local sex toy store. Not many couples buy vibrators if they have a good sex life, correct?"
Miyagi backed away and said, "You have no…idea…what you are saying…"
Tatsuo said, "Do I? You looked convinced…" He took a sip and smirked. Tatsuo went to Rambuo and gave him the beer. Rambuo smirked and kissed Tatsuo's cheek as he whispered in Tatsuo's ear. Tatsuo giggled and said, "Later, my dear. I need to go for a ride with Miyagi."
Miyagi said, "I have papers to grade!"
Tatsuo snickered and said, "Fuck school for a moment…we are going for a ride, now." He dragged Miyagi outside to the elevator.
The elevator opened to…Miyagi gasped at Hiroki. They stared at each other as Tatsuo dragged Miyagi in. Tatsuo said, "Hello, name is Botan, Tatsuo. You?"
Hiroki snarled, "Kamijo, and Miyagi…I expect a full apology for Nowaki."
Miyagi rolled his eyes as Tatsuo hit the ground button. He said, "Nowaki should not interfere with my life. It is not my fault your little boy toy is nosey."
Hiroki stiffened and said, "he only…are your blind? You…look like you lost weight. Are you okay?" One moment angry to concern…Miyagi smirked and backed Hiroki into the wall.
Miyagi said, "Did you miss me, Hiroki?"
Hiroki stiffened and said, "Not in the least."
Miyagi giggled and said, "I missed you. I have a girl as an office mate now, and she is…cool but not as fun as you. So, how is the wedding plans?"
Hiroki flushed and said, "Fine…but your boy toy will not get off this easily! He hit Nowaki again, and I will not allow this kind of abuse to—"
The elevator doors opened to a panting Nowaki; Nowaki panted, "Hiro-san…Miyagi."
Tatsuo giggled and said, "Tatsuo, so Miyagi dear, we might be late for our date."
Hiroki and Nowaki stared at Miyagi. Miyagi moaned and backed away from Hiroki; he said, "We do not have to keep pretending! I am not your lover…alright?"
Tatsuo hugged Miyagi and said, "possibly, but I have considered a threesome…" He licked Miyagi's lips as Miyagi grumbled and glared at Tatsuo.
Nowaki dragged Miyagi away as Tatsuo blinked and laughed. He said, "are you that blind? Shinobu still loves you, and you are willing to—"
Miyagi slapped Nowaki's hand away and said, "stop messing with me…I am in no mood to be playing with anyone! Tatsuo…fuck off. Nowaki…go fuck Hiroki. Hiroki, go away. I am not playing with anyone!" He ran off as Hiroki yelled, "I am not done with you yet!"
He ran into the streets as he needed space and clean air…he wanted a simpler time when love was not so complicated and Shinobu…was his. Miyagi stalled when he realized…he was jealous again. He could not stop staring at Shinobu and Camille when they entered his classroom. His eyes always turned to them in time…when they kissed. He tried to look emotionless, but his heart was breaking…when Shinobu was with Neko…the same feelings. But this time…Miyagi truly felt that Shinobu was really gone…he needed someone new. Someone…
"Miyagi?" A voice said from a taxi as Miyagi looked up.
Miyagi groaned as he looked at the Akihiko-look-alike…Mio, right? He said, "I had a horrible day, kid. So, why don't you return home before curfew?"
Mio smiled and said, "Get in, you look like you could use an ear."
Miyagi turned to Nowaki, Hiroki and Tatsuo coming to him. He snarled and entered the taxi.
Mio said, "Go for a round-about then to the ferris wheel, okay?"
The taxi driver said, "No problem." He drove away as the others watched Miyagi and Mio leave.
Miyagi moaned and said, "why the ferris wheel?"
Mio smirked and said, "I like the ferris wheel…in America, the ferris wheel only comes with the county fair. I never saw one run all year. Besides, isn't this nice to talk to someone who does not know you?"
Miyagi opened and closed his mouth. He said, "You are way too smart for your own good, kid."
Mio smiled and said, "Mio, please. And, I am only as smart as the normal person. I truly do not pursue too many academic avenues as much as I pursue social avenues. I prefer social gain than academic gain."
Miyagi smirked at him and said, "What are your grades at school, then?"
Mio said, "I am fifth in class."
Miyagi stiffened and said, "Wow…you are smart."
Mio giggled and said, "Fifth in class is not a major accomplishment, but it looks good for most people. I really could care less."
Miyagi snarled, "what kind of future thinking is that? You need to think of colleges and jobs than being so…pokerfaced."
Mio laughed happily and said, "what if I told you…" He looked directly into Miyagi's eyes and said, "I did not plan to attend college."
Miyagi gulped and said, "What kind of thinking is that? You need a college degree to get anywhere in this world. What do you plan on doing with your life?"
Mio smirked and turned to the snow-covered windows. He said, "Whatever I want. But for money, I would flip burgers or work at a convenient store. I really do not want a degree, suit, or anything of that sort. College is not for me…do not threaten me either. I had three teachers yelling at me for this thinking, but I told them the same thing that shut them all up."
Miyagi blinked and said, "What did you say?"
Mio turned to him and said, "We all have our chosen paths. Some people were born to be the next best doctors, perfect teachers, or some work shitty jobs to feed the stressed out populous. I am one of the many that people will work on the bottom. Because I know people better than most, we all are racing for the best job…I want the worse of all. Because my personal plans do not need a big paycheck, I just need a basic job to keep my belly full and bills away. No…I rather be lower class than work my butt off than lose sight of my dream."
Miyagi watched Mio as Mio finished with a smile, "I love to sing…but not for a career. I sing for anyone and everyone. My songs are personalized for couples, weddings, friends, or even funerals. I will work on the side as my songs will become legend…but not enough to produce millions of CD's. I prefer the lower lifestyle than the rich kind that professional singers get."
Mio giggled at Miyagi's stern face. He said, "The perfect middle class man told at a young age that you need to work and go to college. I have heard the same crap, but do not worry about me. I will make it…I am certain of it."
Miyagi could not help but say, "How? Your dream can fall in the toilet in a matter of minutes if you do not get the right crowd. You cannot survive on music and flipping burgers."
Mio said, "People do all the time. I am no different than them, but I have two big orders all ready. I will do just fine, Miyagi."
Miyagi grimaced and said, "Orders? Orders of what?"
Mio giggled and said, "my songs, I have two clients that want songs from me. If you go to Aikawa's Christmas party, you will hear one client's song. As the other…well, if you attend the special party then you might."
Miyagi sighed, "songs…you have some talent, but this is not a life—"
Mio said, "I created a song for you; most of it I had to guess, but…I think I guessed right. Do you want to hear it?"
Miyagi moaned as they stopped at a red light. He said, "Sure…why not."
Mio smiled and hummed a few bars. He said, "Age by Mio Izumi Allens, for Miyagi." His voice gently sung:
"Age,
A number to decide our lives,
We are born into this world as a number and gender,
Preordained to make a suitable life and money,
Yet this crap maybe true…
Love does not follow age…
It follows the heart.
It follows the heart.
It follows the heart and a slight gift of destiny…"
Miyagi stared at Mio and wondered, did this kid meet Shinobu? This sounds like him…
Mio continued with a smirk at Miyagi's reaction:
"I remember,
The day we met,
I did not see an older man before me…
I saw something I never did before.
Destiny,
Love,
Yearning…
Before I just walked a lonely road,
Hoping these feelings would come to me…
But these dreams can shatter…when age is involved.
Age,
A number to decide our lives,
We are born into this world as a number and gender,
Preordained to make a suitable life and money,
Yet this crap maybe true…
Love does not follow age…
It follows the heart.
It follows the heart and a slight gift of destiny…
How can I explain my heart to you?
When you look at my age?
Youth, immaturity, and hopeless longing is all you see…
But listen to my heart,
But feel my soul,
But endure the lies and stares for me…
For I need you,
My beloved,
I need you to breathe, to live, and to endure…
For I love you for not your age…
But I love you for you…
But can age tear us apart?
Age,
A number to decide our lives,
We are born into this world as a number and gender,
Preordained to make a suitable life and money,
Yet this crap maybe true…
Love does not follow age…
It follows the heart.
It follows the heart and a slight gift of destiny…
How, you ask, is my definition for destiny?
Here I will tell you,
Destiny is a gift of chance,
A random moment in time,
I turn to the side and see you…
I fall in love every time…
Knowing that our love is preordained from a power we cannot stop…
But yet again,
You compare me to a number…
An age group,
A stereotype that I cannot break out of,
Unless you let me show my devotion to you…
Why do you call me an age than you love?
Why does age need to end our love?
Age,
A number to decide our lives,
We are born into this world as a number and gender,
Preordained to make a suitable life and money,
Yet this crap maybe true…
Love does not follow age…
It follows the heart.
It follows the heart.
It follows the heart and a slight gift of destiny…
So let this day and from now on,
I shall prove my love,
To prove my fidelity,
My inner desires…
I will always love you.
Age, death, birth, or even insults will never part me from you…
I love you, from now and always.
Because age is just a number…
And just between you and I…
Your heart is as young as mine…"
Mio ended and smiled as Miyagi's mouth dropped in astonishment. He said, "I felt this is how…your lover would say to you. I felt inspired to write this after the party, and I asked a few questions from Goda—"
Miyagi snarled, "is Goda here?"
Mio nodded and said, "I would not worry about another game since Goda has been…acting strange. He asked me to leave for a few hours, so he ordered this taxi for me."
Miyagi grumbled and turned away. He said, "The song…it is nice but…"
Mio said, "What?"
Miyagi shivered and tightened his coat around him. He sighed and said, "Age…is more than a number, kid. You do not even realize how much it controls people into a certain life."
Mio said, "No, you control your life. Not your age, Miyagi."
Miyagi stiffened as the taxi stopped in front of his apartment.
Mio said, "Do you want to go to the ferris wheel or go back home?"
Miyagi sighed and exited the taxi. He said, "Mio…keep singing. I wouldn't mind that song on a tape…it's sort of pretty."
Mio snickered and said, "For a hundred bucks, no problem."
Miyagi turned and smirked at the kid. He said, "How will I pay you?"
"After I create the CD, you can decide if you prefer the kind I mix or want a new one. I will have this done in a week or so." Mio said as Miyagi closed the door.
Miyagi looked at Mio as he said, "thank you." Mio rolled the window down as the men smirked at each other.
Mio said, "Your welcome, and Miyagi…forget the crap that everyone else says. Listen to your heart; it will always lead you to the one you love. Good night." Mio tapped the driver's seat as the taxi moved forward.
Miyagi watched the taxi leave as he sighed at the falling snow. He slowly placed a hand over his heart as he wondered what will he do now. Miyagi knew for a fact that he loved Shinobu…the late nights of dreaming of Shinobu was proof of that. But he could not return to the love they had…sexual, lacking trust and communication relationship? But could they return to the love with renewed flames and accept the past as it is?
He moaned as he returned to his apartment without even realizing it. Miyagi slowly opened the unlocked door with no one inside…he groaned and went to his bedroom. Alone and wondered…would Shinobu say:
"Because age is just a number…
And just between you and I…
Your heart is as young as mine…"
Miyagi sighed as he instantly fell asleep hearing the song again, but this time…Shinobu sang it than Mio.