Hello, I do not own the Sekaiichi Hatsukoi characters but however, I do own the fictional characters of the rest of the story. Enjoy kiddos xx.
"Welcome to London. Have a wonderful day!"
The air stewardess exclaims sweetly to Onodera as he could only just nod in silent. The flight was definitely long and miserable. It didn't help that Takano was trying to sexually harass him (but when in actual fact, Takano was trying to buckle and adjust the seatbelt for Onodera), causing so much distress to air stewardess who Onodera kept calling for help.
Fortunately for the poor boy, Takano charmed the woman with a smile and somehow, she had forgotten about Onodera at that very moment. She assumed he was having airsickness and that was partially true. Onodera did fly to England before but he wasn't still used to the feeling of long flights. It made him weary and sick.
Onodera got out of the airplane feeling exactly same. Yes, he's been to England before but still, he hasn't adapted well to the cold weather. England's much colder than before, he thought wryly. After the long immigration procedure, they find themselves right outside the Heathrow airport, with their luggage, puffing out the cold air.
"So what's the plan now?" Onodera asked, adjusting his scarf to get enough equal warmth for his neck.
Takano looks around the terminal for a familiar sign not responding to Onodera's question. After a while, he checks his watch and then his phone in a very simultaneous manner. He quickly dials a number and holds it up to his ear. After a few rings, he was on line with the person at the other end.
"Hey, I've arrived. Where are you?" he asks but immediately hangs up after that sentence.
A beautiful woman was approaching the two and Takano went to greet her. Onodera was amazed by her figure. She was a beautiful strawberry blonde with the most beautiful earl grey eyes. He briefly admitted that Takano looked good together with her much to his annoyance.
"Sorry that you have to come all the way to pick us up. You're too kind my friend." Takano greets her, shaking her hand apologetically. A kind smile forms up on her face.
"Oh no it's fine! Gosh, I honestly don't mind. Yokozawa told me you were coming down and I knew I had to meet you. My driver's just right over there, wheel your way there!"
And the fact she speaks such fluent Japanese makes it all the more gorgeous.
"Oh I almost forgot. Onodera, this is Serena Staniland. She's a very good friend of Yokozawa. She's helped out a lot with Marukawa's international affairs as well. It's a great opportunity to get to know your other international affairs officers."
Serena smiles sweetly, giving Takano a light pat on the back, her cheeks flushing beet red the moment he said that.
"Oh stop it you! Anyways, you must be Onodera Ritsu! Nice to meet you! I hope you will have a great time here!" She reaches out her hand to Onodera for a shake as he did the same as well. Onodera flush a little. He was quite shy around women with such beauty. Of course this earn him a death glare from his boss.
"Anyways, we will get you to the hotel first. You must be tired! I have made dinner arrangements for you guys at the hotel restaurant. It's the best in London. I hope you guys are up for a British treat!" she exclaims happily.
Onodera somehow feels this unnerving feeling enveloping inside him. This somehow reflects well on his face. Takano of course sees this through, making a mental note to interrogate the poor boy later.
At last, they are finally in London, United Kingdom. It's quite a decision for Takano, as he never really had any plans on going to another side of the world. But after all, he needs a break. The team has been working immensely hard on their final cycle and the submissions are all in. He finally has the time to spend his time with Ritsu but even so, Ritsu isn't very much enjoying himself so far. Takano is guessing that it was his fault but somehow, something else seems to be disturbing the latter and he isn't going down without figuring out what is it.
After two hours of being stuck in traffic, they reach the hotel at ease. Grosvenor Hotel! Good grief, Ritsu exclaims to himself. He has this strange feeling that the whole trip was going to cost a bomb but Takano doesn't seem to mind one bit at all. Serena goes in straight to her job by checking in everything, making sure the reservations are in tack. When that was done, she gives out the keys to Takano and he once again thanks her for her hospitality. Ritsu finds her diligent but that was how British people work in that sense.
"Once you guys are all ready, come down to the restaurant at around 7.30 pm? I'll be ready by then! See you boys later!" Serena bows and takes her leave.
It was already close to seven and Ritsu finds himself not just about ready.
Ritsu is still trying to drink and indulge the contents of his room. His room is immensely huge. Huge isn't even the word to describe this monstrosity of a room. He likes the Victorian design of the room and the intricate patterns that circulates the room. For a moment, the idea of having a holiday doesn't seem like a bad idea at all. That is until, the doorbell rings.
Ritsu saunter to the door and opens it, not realizing the probability that a massive serial killer might be just right behind that door. But of course, he knows better than that. The handsome brooding man was standing right outside his door, looking about just as ready for the dinner. Takano never fails to dress to impress. He was wearing a black suit paired up with his favourite silk purple tie. His hair was effortlessly gorgeous and this flushes Ritsu to no end. Ritsu hates to admit this but Takano looks immaculately gorgeous in his suit.
"You know, you should really learn how to lock your doors. You're in another country now. You should be more cautious." Takano admonishes Ritsu to only earn an annoyed glare from him.
If only his mouth would just keep shut for that split second.
"Well the fact I know that it's you, it doesn't really matter! Gah! And shouldn't you be down to entertain people?" Ritsu snaps as he puts on his tie and started adjusting to it.
"For one thing Mr. Fancy Pants, WE should be going down together but somehow SOMEBODY isn't ready for starters and secondly, your hair is annoying. DO IT PROPERLY." Takano interjects harshly, earning an annoyed reply from the latter.
"Well, I am about to get to that part and besides, who are you to care about my well being or how my hair looks like?! I'm not yours!"
Onodera's reply has definitely trigger the time bomb in Takano.
"Don't toy with me, Onodera! I have my limits here. I am your fucking boss!" Takano retorts, grabbing hold of Onodera's arm as he pulls the boy closer to him.
This results in the boy struggling to break out of his grasp.
"Look! Just leave me be and I'll get it done!"
Without realization, Ritsu pushes Takano roughly to the corner leaving him in a state of shock. Takano was horrified by his actions and for once, he actually wants to hit the boy so badly.
However the boy's entire demeanor changes in a nanosecond. His eyes widen in fear and his expression changes from irritation to a softer look of concern. Takano could tell the guilt is kicking in.
"I'm sorry Takano san. It's just, I wish you would..you know, leave me be at times. I know what you're trying to do and..you're definitely not getting anything out of it.." he slowly replies in a very melancholic tone which drives Takano down the wall.
"What are you talking about?" Takano snaps back. This is the first day in a foreign country and he's already taking shit like that from his lover.
No wait, lover-to-be.
"Look, just leave it alright? I'll be down in a few seconds. Let me finish up here." Ritsu replies, continuing his preparation for tonight's dinner.
His answer obviously was hanging and it didn't settle well for Takano. He saunter towards the boy and grab hold of his arm and with much strength in him, he pins him down on the bed, gazing down at his victim who was scared shitless.
Onodera's eyes widen in fear as he saw his boss taking advantage of him, on the very first day of their settlement at the United Kingdom.
"TAKANO SAN!"
"You my man, are obviously having some issues! Why can't you just fucking tell me?!" Takano demands, glaring at the boy who just ticks him off. He had no idea Onodera has such ability to do so. That or it's just the jetlag kicking in.
"Can you just GET OFF OF ME? We need to be down for DINNER!" Ritsu snaps back, struggling hard but Takano isn't going down without a fight or an explanation.
"What the hell do you want? Why are you being so difficult?! Why can't you just take my advice?! If anything happens to you, I will never forgive myself!"
Onodera who tries to reason with his boss ends up just not talking at all and looks away from him.
Again, another time bomb ticks off.
"Look. At. Me." he demanded, using the staccato as an emphasis this time with a more menacing tone.
Ritsu finally obeys and slowly turn towards his boss until he finally lock gazes with him. He's expecting the tyrannical man of his boss to start tearing him apart but rather, Takano's expression has soften the moment his eyes met his.
It just comes to show that the man could never be angry with him. Not when he is in this state.
"You're agitated today."
This took Takano by surprise.
"What?"
"I think it's the jet lag fatigue kicking in. You're really extra mean and on the edge at the moment." Ritsu replies slowly, trying so hard not to say anything to offend his boss even more.
Takano stiffens a bit upon hearing the statement.
"Well, I wouldn't be in this state if someone hadn't been such a smart mouth." Takano hisses angrily but still maintaining eye contact with the boy.
For some reason, instead of snapping back, Ritsu caves in and said nothing. This took Takano by surprise knowing the boy would fight back but instead he didn't. After a long pause, he finally speaks.
"It just feels scary looking at you at the moment..sorry." Ritsu mutters, avoiding all possible eye contact with Takano.
Takano hasn't realized he was being quite patronizing and agitated but from the looks of it, it scares the poor boy. He slowly softens up and embraces Onodera with so much affection and love. He sniffs his hair and nuzzles down to his neck.
"I'm sorry. I guess the jet lag got to me. I was just trying to help. I didn't think I was ever going to scare you like that. I love you, Ritsu." He slowly whispers into his ears, breathing his scent slowly, taking in all his scent and embracing it. He misses this. He misses the feeling of holding on to someone and protecting them.
Onodera isn't being responsive is that sense as he just lay on the bed, still and not struggling whatsoever. Slowly, Takano felt a pair of hands snaking around his back as he pulls him in for a deeper hug.
Takano smiles as he responded with a tighter hug.
"You're so complicated, Ritsu."
"And you're bossy." Ritsu snaps back.
Somehow, a rush of relief spreads all over Takano. Smart mouth is back, he thought to himself. But he doesn't want this to ruin the moment.
"That's because, I care for you." He murmurs softly, realizing that he was making Ritsu blush, really hard.
"Takano san, we need to get going. We're going to be late for dinner!" Ritsu replies, trying to break free from Takano's grip.
Suddenly, Takano gets a playful idea. He loses the grip and checks his watch.
7.10 pm. There's still time.
"You know Ritsu, your response to my hug is rather, fascinating." He replies cheekily, his lips curves up to for a smile. Onodera stares at the man, realizing the shit he's got into.
Oh fuck. That was the expression that was clearly sculpted across his face.
"Ah Takano san, well, umm, it's the jet lag t-talking and clearly we need to get read—hmpppf!"
Takano kisses the boy with such passion, forcing his lips into his mouth as his smolders the boy with his burning tongue. Onodera obviously is in disdain as he tries to drink in the situation. He breaks off the kiss, looking at the older man, relatively shock.
Takano smirks at him, pinning him down as he breathes in closer to the boy.
"We've got time, baby. This will take a while."
It was almost seven forty when the two men arrive at the restaurant. The restaurant's interior is spectacular, brimming with intricate Victorian designs and an amazing chandelier that displays beautifully right at the heart of the restaurant. Takano walks in; unaware that this is his first time in a foreign restaurant in foreign country. He travels a lot yes but this? This is something different.
He turns to Onodera who's feeling rather flush from their steamy session earlier on.
"How's your body?" Takano asks out of concern only to earn an annoyed glare from Onodera.
"Aching. No thanks to you! You MONSTER! HOW COULD YOU?!" Onodera snarls at him, trying to look not so flush.
Takano snorts at the statement, angering the boy even more.
"Oh Onodera, you know my raging hormones just can't contain it whenever I see you on the bed helpless."
"You deliberately pin me down! I can sue you for this! It's sexual harassment!" Ritsu cries out, trying to defend his point.
"I prefer to call it, affection." Takano points out, giving out the victory smile.
And with that, the conversation ends with a fuming Onodera and a very sexually contented Takano.
Moments later, Takano eyes on Serena who is approaching towards their direction. She's in a gorgeous satin grey halter neck dress that cuts off right at the knees, donned with silver pumps and her hair all tied up with little hair tendrils falling at the side of her face. No doubt, she was beautiful.
"Serena san! You look spectacular tonight! You definitely outshine us tonight!" Ritsu praises her excitingly, looking at her in awe.
Serena blushes as she hugs the two men and give them a kiss on the cheek.
"Thank you Onodera! I am so glad you guys are here. Come, let me show you to our table."
Serena leads the two to the table, which isn't hard to find. But as so it seems, someone is already sitting at their reservation looking straight at them as they saunter through the tables and crowd. Upon looking at the man, Takano notices Onodera's sudden change of demeanor. The boy's facial expression falls flat and his expression turns ashen. His eyes widen as he approaches the table, but his gaze deadly fixed on the mysterious man who's sitting right there. Serena, not knowingly, introduces them.
"Gentleman, I would like you to meet my boss who I am currently working for at the Faber publishing company here."
Takano notices the sudden changes even more when Onodera hears the name of the company. His whole body stiffens and his expression unfathomable. But from his eyes, Takano sees fear spreading all over and eradicating all the calmness in him. Takano fixes his gaze at the mysterious man who is making the poor boy swelter in fear.
Serena is about to speak something when the mysterious man stops her, raising his hand to indicate something. She looks at him quizzically but questions no more.
He's a beautiful man he must say dressed in a gray suit, wearing a white linen shirt underneath it without a tie. His blonde cropped hair is gelled up well that somehow fits his sculpted perfect frame. His eyes however, are stone gray and somehow it has this sadistic twinkle in it.
And he's staring right at Onodera, with the most domineering look ever. The man stands up and reaches out to Onodera, overlooking Takano.
"It's been a while, Ritsu. I've missed you."