Chapter Notes - 20 is a shorter one, but it's the prelude to chapter 21 which is one of my favorite chapters in the series. It just is... Lots of good stuff in there... Yep... Now that this is up I can get on to editing that one and I'll enjoy it thoroughly (^.^)
Answering questions etc. from the last chapter's reviews and PMs: I really, really enjoyed all the comments and notes. Thank you!
"Tatsua" is now going to go back to the appropriate Romaji spelling of "Tatsuha". I guess it was distracting a lot of people. You win! :)
Tatsuha will be interacting with Ryuichi in later chapters, so you have something else to look forward to. He's an amusing guy, at least in my little world and in my head. I enjoy writing him. I enjoy writing all of them really...
Seguchi won't be keeping out of things for much longer. He has plenty of opinions, and he'll be showing up in 21 :)
For those worried that there's lots of stuff going on and you're not sure if I'll be able to mash it all together, you don't have to worry! This entire story has already been completely written, it just requires a lot of editing/cleaning before posting the chapters... so it's all already taken care of.
Where do I get my ideas from? I'm not really sure how to answer this. I've been writing for years and years and years... It's just something that happens. Sorry I don't have a better answer! These 'people' just sort of take on a life of their own in my head and occasionally I'll write something that I publish.
Thank you for your squeeee-ing, but try not to get so excited that you hurt yourself when you get the email that this has been updated!
English and Shuichi = Bad grade in school, much like every other class except for music... But... the reason he even graduated was that Eiri ended up tutoring him (see the other part of this story, Chapter 5). So Eiri is used to teaching him. Obviously he has the tools to motivate, and this will be no different.
Not sure what Voltron is? (O.o) Am I that old?? Oh nooooes! Lotor was my favorite villan... Yum.
Speaking of old, just as a reminder, in this story Eiri is significantly (nearly 10 years) older than Shuichi instead of their 5 year spread from the original manga.
Enjoy chapter 20 and if you're into "Mushishi" you can read my recently published piece in that realm!
Shuichi was happy to be able to wake up in the morning and be nestled down in the blankets with Eiri, feeling his breath on his face. Eiri was still deep in sleep and probably pretty happy about it after missing out on a load of sleep.
"I love you so much…" Shuichi basked in the feeling of him for a little while longer before getting up quietly to check on his relatives. He found his uncle Kentaro awake and already working on breakfast in the kitchen, "Morning! Oh, hey! You shouldn't be cooking! You're the guest!"
"Don't worry about that. Poor Eiri looked so worn out last night. The least I can do after he cooked that magnificent meal is make one for you two! I love to cook anyway."
"I won't stop you by force." He smiled and leaned on the counter, watching, "Where's Uncle Alan?"
"He went down to the gym on the second floor."
"There's a gym?" He was surprised.
"You're as bad as I am." He laughed, "It's the military in him. Up at the crack of dawn and exercising. It's sickening! But it does make him nicely toned." His look drifted into the wistful.
"It's so cool that you still have it so bad for him."
"Absolutely…" He laughed softly, "And you two seem to have it pretty bad for each other!"
"Huh?"
"Well, he kissed you in front of your mother. Didn't even give it a thought."
"He was pretty tired then. I think he just forgot… Was running on habit."
"What a nice habit to have… Also, I heard some pretty interesting noises from his office last night when I got up to visit the bath… I don't think it was snoring." He winked.
"Oh my god… I'm sorry." He blushed hotly.
"Don't be sorry! I think it's great. Obviously he wasn't too tired! You two are just little monsters!"
"It takes more than being tired to slow him down…" He buried his head under his arms on the countertop, "I am so embarrassed…"
"Stop that. You're having great sex with someone you love. Isn't that just the best thing ever?"
"It really is… He does things to me that I… Well... I didn't think a human could feel that good." He lifted his head, "This is weird… Talking about sex with my Uncle."
Kentaro made a face at him and lightened his mood, "Perhaps you'll appreciate it in time. I wish I had an uncle to do the same with when I was your age! It would have been a relief."
"I guess it would have." He got himself a cup of coffee and leaned on the counter to watch his uncle work, "You think my mom will ever really get used to this?"
"Probably not. But she will put her best face forward and try hard to. She loves you, you know. There's no way she's going to give up on being part of her son's life. I'm glad. Do your best to be patient and understand that this isn't easy for her. She is from a very conservative family and my brother has gone out of his way to just be the best brother to me he could under the circumstances. Those two things have always been at odds… It's very hard to change a person's mind." He sighed, "I just try to be the best person I can be, regardless of the gender of my partner. I realize that we're much more than that."
"Yeah… You're amazing, Uncle Kentaro!"
"Thank you." He bowed his head.
"You wanna come to the studio with me today? You can see where I work."
"Sounds like fun… Aa… There he is." He smiled as Alan arrived, fresh from the showers at the gym, "Good morning, Aa-kun!"
"Morning, God of the kitchen." He gave Kentaro a half hug and an enthusiastic kiss on the cheek, "I worship you for your feeding of me. Amen."
"Amen!"
"Morning, Shu. Get any sleep last night?" He asked knowingly.
"Yeah, a bit." He blushed again.
"I've already given him a hard time about it. You're too late." Kentaro interjected, "We're going to see his studio today."
"Great. I can meet some other famous people, huh?"
"Maybe. Depends on who's around… If you meet a guy named Taki Aizawa please feel free to punch his lights out. Uptight freak…"
"A little rivalry. Interesting."
"He's a total loser from another band at NRG. He keeps trying to beat me up but Eiri always saves my skin."
"Good for him." Kentaro praised, "I'm surprised they allow such things to happen at your studio."
"It's not a matter of allowing or not allowing. It's just how it's worked out. No one's caught him at it beside Eiri… And me obviously."
"Here is our hero… Good morning, Uesugi-sensei!" Kentaro cheered.
"Morning…" He yawned, ruffling his hair which was sticking up all over. Shuichi smiled at that sight since Eiri never allowed anyone else to see him in this condition. His uncles were definitely accepted. Shu hurried to make a cup of coffee for him just the way he liked it and presented it to him, "Thanks. You're the best."
"Ya, I am." He grinned, "Did you know there's a gym on the second floor of our building?"
"I heard something about it in the welcome speech… Why? Did you go there?"
"No way. I just found out about it. Uncle Alan went this morning for a workout."
Eiri looked at Alan, his energetic appearance, "You're nuts..."
"Hey, I like morning exercise. More than having my heart pound from caffeine. It'd do you some good too, skinny."
"Ghh… I'm not skinny."
"Arm wrestle?" He offered.
"Fine… You win… I'm skinny. I'll keep my shoulder in the socket, thanks." Eiri slurped his coffee.
Alan chuckled.
"I think he had plenty of exercise last night anyway." Kentaro smirked.
"Nn?"
"You made me too loud last night." Shuichi scowled at him, "You coulda given me a chance to close the door…"
"Ah… I hope that you were not caused any emotional damage from our noise, Kentaro-san."
"Not at all. Just glad you found some energy last night. You looked so tired!"
"I usually just need an hour to sleep and get back on track."
They sat down to breakfast together before Eiri drove them all over to the studio on his way to yet another meeting with his publishing house staff. He meant to have a talk with his president with regard to the TV opportunity that was in front of them. He didn't anticipate any objections but still… it was the right thing to do to warn his long-time patron about it. That and he was annoyed by Satoshi's continuing failure to properly deal with his publicity. It could only be amusing for just so long…
Sachi met him in the main lobby, looking shocked to be presented with a CD, "Who are you?"
"Don't give me a hard time, you… or I'll take it back." He scowled.
"I'm just so surprised! Over and over! You really are giving this your all. I'm so proud."
"Sure…"
He followed her into the elevator and up to their usual conference room where Aiko was waiting for them. She hopped up to bow to him.
"Good morning, Uesugi-sensei!"
"Morning."
"Keiko-chan is on the speaker phone."
"Hi!" She cheered from the center of the desk.
"In a couple of weeks she'll be right here with us. We'll actually be able to see her face!"
"I'm so excited! The flight is going to be so long… but I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone in person and Aiko-chan got us tickets to see Shindou-san's show. My sister is so jealous… Ha ha!"
Eiri smirked, "With some luck, she might be seeing him without a long flight in the future."
"Oh?" Sachi sat down, "What news is this? Are you suddenly moving away?"
"No… Another interesting thing has happened to complicate things." He stopped talking as one of the admins came in to serve them coffee and tea, depending on their usual tastes. When she left he resumed, "It seems that we've been scouted for a TV show in the USA, Shuichi and I." Then he had to wait for the gleeful squealing to die down before starting to explain it to them.
"That's so amazing! I watch that show all the time. It's really popular here." Keiko told them.
"Yes, well… It's going to add some interesting pressure to the mix, I'm sure. I'm going to be talking to our president today, hopefully. I'd like to hear his thoughts on the subject."
"You mean Satoshi didn't tell him yet?"
"Satoshi doesn't know to be able to tell him…"
"How is that possible?"
"Shuichi's manager was contacted about it. They went to NRG instead of coming here to get to me. Not so good."
"I'd say it's not… Ohhh, Satoshi-kun… For shame!" Sachi sighed.
"Indeed."
After he concluded his business with them, he wandered to the executive halls. As luck would have it, the president was in and eager to speak with him. Hearing the details he simply sighed and shook his head.
"I do not know what has happened to him… He used to be so good!"
"I know what has happened to him, I believe."
"Tell me, then."
"Since I've changed my public status, he's been having a problem dealing with the fallout from it. He finds the situation embarrassing."
"I was afraid of that… How would you like to handle this situation? I can, of course, replace him."
"With your permission, I will speak to him and ask him what he prefers. He has done a fine job over the years…"
"I agree… It's a shame. He was supposed to be working with the New York office on publicity for you there… It really doesn't make sense that they found you through NRG… Such a prestigious publishing house being outdone by a young music studio…"
"I wouldn't be too upset. After all, in the USA the chances of Japanese music being picked up before novels…"
"True, true…" He sighed again then had Satoshi brought in so Eiri could discuss their future working relationship.
Shuichi was glad to show his relatives where he worked. Up in the studio, Hiro and Suguru stared at Shuichi and his uncle. Even Sakano seemed rather surprised.
"Wow… It's even freakier in person." Hiro said at last.
"It really is a striking resemblance." Suguru nodded.
"So you're heading off to the states, huh?" K inquired, feeling free to speak English to Alan who was even taller than he was.
"Visiting the family." He smiled, "Once a year, every year before it gets too hot and muggy."
"Where?"
"Daytona."
"No kidding? My family's in the Orlando/Kissimmee area."
"Oh, yeah?"
"The whole load of us. Once a year, every year, I'm stuffed on a plane to fly there too. Usually around Christmas time."
"The inn is too busy for us to get away then. Besides, palm trees with Christmas lights wrapped around the trunks really doesn't do it for me. I like the little snow we get."
"Yeah, I hear ya. Still, you can't beat being able to golf and fish over the holidays." He gave a thumbs up, "So, you look a little military…"
"Army doctor." He nodded.
"I thought so. My whole family's pretty much been in the military."
"You, too?"
"Yep!"
"With all that hair?" Alan chuckled.
"The day I was discharged I vowed not to cut it again. Heh heh."
"You've been out for a long time then!"
"Too true. Still miss it."
"I don't miss being paged day and night. K-chan is a lot happier too."
"K-chan?" He laughed, "And I'm K-san. Hell, I feel like we're family!"
"Then you'll take good care of our nephew, ne?" Kentaro smiled at him.
"Hey, I do my best. Some days, all the military training in the world couldn't prepare me for this job… Enjoying the tour so far?"
"It is rather amazing. Thank you." Kentaro nodded.
"Hey, freak-show. I hope this is a sign of things to come. Your uncle is way more mellow than you are." K grinned at Shuichi.
"I wouldn't count on it!" He smiled back.
"I couldn't be so lucky, huh? Oh well…"
Sakano finally got off the phone and came over to their group, "K-san… The concert hall is taken care of."
"Sweet. Thanks, Sakano." He turned his attention back to their visitors, "Your nephew's gonna be on stage in a couple weeks. If you get back in time I'll hook you up with tickets."
"How kind… Unfortunately we will be in the air the following night to come home. We had already discussed it. I definitely would like to take you up on your offer one day, however." Kentaro nodded.
"Not a problem."
Their tour almost ended with the studio's dining hall where they were getting lunch. Hiro was in the middle of getting a week's stay at the inn out of Kentaro for his honeymoon when Ryuichi showed up in a big hurry. He was being pursued by Sakano who had left their group earlier on to go look in on his ultimate boss. He stopped in the entry, wide eyes scanning the room until they settled on Shuichi's group.
"Aa!" He was in motion again, coming to a stop by leaning on their table, looking at Shuichi and Kentaro, "Wow! You guys really do look loads alike! Hi, Shuichi's Uncle!" He smiled and waved.
"Hello." He smiled back.
"Sakuma-sama, this is my uncle, Kentaro Shindou and his husband Alan Barton-sensei." Shuichi started the introductions formally.
"Nice to meet you! I'm Ryuichi Sakuma! I'm friends with your nephew who's a really amazing singer!" He blurted out in English.
"You're pretty energetic." Alan chuckled.
"I know! Sakano-san told me you were here visiting." He plunked down at their table, "Are you having fun?"
"It's wonderful to see where Shu-chan works." Kentaro nodded, "It is an honor to meet you, Sakuma-sama. I adored your Symphony for Spring Dawn. How incredible, to be able to compose such wonderful things."
"I'm really glad you liked it. Lots of people thought it was just weird that I wrote for an orchestra after being a pop rock musician." He shrugged, "I almost fainted when I got to hear it in person the first time. It was so cool that all those instruments in my head were actually being played all at once in the same place."
"I am sure that was a very magical moment indeed. I only have it on CD, unfortunately. It is still beautiful there, but I can imagine it must be rather overwhelming to hear it in person. Especially if you're the one who wrote it!"
"Yeah… Oh! So, do you want to come up and see my studio? I have loads of instruments. I'll make Shuichi sing for you! The whole band is here so they're all ready to give you a mini-concert!"
"If it wouldn't impose upon you, I would be very excited to see that." Kentaro smiled.
"Nah, it wouldn't at all. And they can't say no to me cuz I'm their favorite. Right?"
"Ab. so. lutely." Hiro nodded.
"Then it's settled." Ryu nodded, "We will have an after-lunch concert."
"Sir…" Sakano cleared his throat.
"Huh? Oh! Hi. You look really tired, Sakano-san!"
"I am out of breath from chasing you all over the building, sir…" He sighed, still catching his breath, "Please don't forget that you have an appointment this afternoon."
"But we still have time to play a little, right?"
"Yes, but it is important that you are done by 3pm."
"That's plenty of time."
"And we are going shopping this afternoon for gifts to bring the children in the family, so you won't have to worry about us keeping you too long." Kentaro smiled.
"Aww… Thanks! You're cute just like Shu-chan!"
"You sure are popular in Tokyo…" Alan chuckled.
"I guess so…"
Sakano took his re-energized boss over to get some lunch from the cafeteria line, leaving the group alone to talk.
"So that's the guy that Eiri's brother wants to bag, huh?" Alan asked.
"Yep." Shuichi nodded.
"I guess I can see it. He's got a load of interesting energy."
"So you think that Sakuma-sama is like a bright light for Tatsuha's pervy-moth?" He laughed.
"Something like that. That kid has way too many hormones."
Hiro noticed something then. A weird look on Fujisaki's face, "Hey, what's with you?"
"Huh? Oh… Uh… It's just really… amazing to be able to be around Sakuma-sama…"
"I would have thought you'd be used to it, related to Seguchi-san and all..."
"I'm a cousin. It's not like I'm in his inner circle or anything. I'm just a kid that's related. You just don't believe it." He frowned.
"Have you been up to his studio?" Shuichi wondered.
"No. Never. This will be the first time… I guess it's not a big deal for you guys… but it is for me."
"Oh, it's still a big deal." Hiro smiled at him, "So let's put on a good show for him, right?"
"Right." He nodded.
Shuichi's big prize for the day was getting Alan to take a picture of himself, his Uncle Kentaro and Ryuichi all together in Studio 54 before taking his uncles out shopping and then to dinner at his parents' house with Eiri. That went surprisingly well too. His uncle was very happy to get to spend time with Maiko, getting to know her for the first time. Shuichi was just relieved that there were no arguments. What was more, his mother told him that Hiro's mother had stopped by earlier.
"What? I thought you didn't get along…"
"Well, she was always concerned that you two were such good friends and I think that it made her very worried. She was set upon him going to medical school, and you were distracting him, pulling him toward being a musician. With her older boy already an unemployed actor… I suppose I could understand that she was worried… But now Yuuji has a job! And not a little one either, from the sounds of it. She's worried now about how well he'll do with this new acting role. And Hiroshi seems to be making it with you in music. That's undeniable, really. The media even wants to talk to me about my famous son." She smiled and kissed his cheek, "So she came over to apologize to me for everything she used to say about you. Because of you and your determination, both of her children are happy doing what they want to do, and Hiroshi is getting married to a very nice girl."
"Yeah, Hiro kinda told me she was worried we were dating."
"Yes… She was very surprised to hear that you two didn't have anything happening between you over all these years, especially when you ended up with Eiri Yuki in the news."
"Admit it, you thought the same thing, didn't you?"
"I wondered… but to me it always seemed like Hiro was just a good brother for you."
"And that's all."
"I believe you… It's so nice that you've become the source of so much happiness for the people you care about." She hugged him now, Shuichi just surprised at all the sudden affection but happy that it was back, "I'm still worried about you going back to New York, but I think that will turn out well for you too… Who would have guessed that a child of mine would be on a big TV show?"
"Not me, that's for sure. Maybe Yuuji can give us some acting tips."
"I'm sure he'd be glad to." She released their hug and gave him another kiss.
"Jeeze, mom… You're gonna wear out my face." He smiled.
"Come help me with the dishes then."
"Okay!"
From his seat on the sofa Eiri raised an eyebrow, watching the two of them go off to the kitchen together. At least things seemed to be peaceful for Shuichi at home now. The Shindou clan was knitting together nicely… Then a flash went off and distracted him. He turned to see Maiko grinning at him, camera in hand.
"That was an awesomely sexy 'thinker' pose. Thanks!"
"Kid… I'm gonna break that thing if you take one more picture of me." He scowled.
"Don't be that way. Just think, you're going to help me fund my college education!"
"You're selling pictures of Uesugi-san?" Kentaro was surprised.
"Sure! I got 10,000 yen for a couple hairs he left behind the last time he visited."
Eiri's eyes widened and Kentaro gasped, "You're selling his body parts?? Maiko Shindou! You shouldn't be doing that!"
"Why not? Everyone else makes money off his hotness, so why shouldn't I? Especially when my brother's dating him!"
"That's not right at all. This is a family situation. You should forget about his fame while he's here in this house."
"I have to agree." Shuichi's father had come back to hear their conversation, leaning down and confiscating the camera from his daughter, "No more."
"Dad!"
"How would you feel if someone was doing the same to you? You wouldn't like it." He started to go through and delete the pictures she'd already snapped of Eiri that evening.
"Oh my god! You're not going to delete them all!!" She hopped up, trying to grab it back.
"I am indeed. The only thing you get to keep are family group pictures. Now sit down."
"I'm finally saved from your photographic molestation." Eiri smirked at her distress.
"Oooh!"
"We can afford to put you through school just fine." He finished and shut the camera off for the night, "After all, we still have all the money we might have spent on your brother's education that he opted out of. Promise me you won't be searching for blond hair tonight…"
"Seriously??"
"Yes. Very. You won't like the consequences if I find out you're selling anything to do with Uesugi-san from here on. This I promise you." He gave her a stern, parental look.
"Aw, fine…" She slumped, "Can I still sell Shuichi's pics and stuff?"
"No. He's your brother. I don't know how you came up with this idea."
"It's easy. The girls in school are always asking me about them, wanting autographs and pictures and stuff."
"I'm glad no one wants my hair!" Kentaro sighed, shaking his head, "I can't imagine what it must be like to be famous. Whenever we have people who are famous to our inn, we always try to make them feel as though they're just like everyone else. They seem to appreciate it."
"You have famous people staying with you??" She perked up again.
"Yes. Quite often. Don't get any ideas, little niece." He laughed at her returning frown.
They returned to the apartment full and ready to relax fully. Shuichi played cards with Kentaro while Alan took Eiri aside for some talk in his office, getting a self-report of his condition.
"… I'm more relaxed, the medicine has settled in completely, I think. I don't feel myself slipping like I used to…" He sighed, looking longingly at the pack of cigarettes on the table.
"Have one if you have to. I'll forgive it this time." Alan smiled at him.
"I'm still not completely able to give it up." He shrugged and went for it, enjoying the first inhale.
"In time you will. You have the intention to do it and you've been backing off on them, so it's all going in the right direction. It's not easy. None of what you're dealing with is easy. You never need to add to it by being hard on yourself."
"Mmh…"
"When I come back I'm going to introduce you to someone here in town that I met a long time ago. I think he'll be a good match for you."
"In what way? Doctor?"
"Reiki master. Acupuncturist. He's an all-around good guy. I think you'll be able to relax around him enough to be treated."
"All right…"
"I'll go with you. Promise I won't let him bite ya." He winked.
"I'm not worried about that."
"Or sell your hair."
"Yeh… How about that, huh? Chh…"
"I've never heard of anything like it… I've been emailing back and forth with the guy in New York, as you know."
"He said that you've been a big help to him."
"I just wish I was a faster help to him. I feel bad about our going away without this being settled."
"It's not your responsibility, but I do appreciate your help. So don't worry about it."
"But I will anyway. So just make a deal with me, all right?"
"What deal?"
"That you'll ask for help if you need it. If you're feeling off, just tell Shuichi about it. Don't try and deal with it on your own. He's a good kid and you know he loves you. Let him help you. You've given him your doctor's information and all that, right?"
"He has the contact info." He nodded.
"Good. You have people in this world that want to keep you here with us. Don't hesitate to pick up the phone and call any or all of us."
"Understood. Deal."
"Then I'll be able to enjoy some barbecue with less concern. Thanks."
"Welcome. Glad I could help." He laughed wearily.
"And get some damn sleep. You're burning the candle at both ends."
"I plan on it. This weekend is just going to be quiet. Once you're on the plane, I'm probably just going to take a long bath and sit on the balcony with the paper."
"I'd tell you to take a walk in the park but I'm afraid someone might jump you and shave your head for retail purposes!"
"Scary, isn't it?"
"I can't imagine being you. I like my nice quiet life in the boonies with K-chan."
"Aah, but I'm still young, not an old man, according to you. I should be made to enjoy all of these crazy things. Right?"
"There's limits. Speaking of which, why don't you put out that smoke and let me do some work on you?"
He took one more drag and crushed it out, "Ready. What should I do?"
The next day they saw Alan and Kentaro off at the airport. They had decided to leave their car at the apartment building while they were gone since it was free and Eiri didn't mind having an old domestic car parked next to his BMW… Shuichi sighed as they disappeared through security.
"Cheer up. They'll be back soon enough." Eiri rubbed his head.
"Ow. No noogies." He swatted the offending hand away.
"Gets your blood flowing… Let's go get some food and go the heck home. I'm ready to go into a people-free bubble for a while."
"Aww… Do I have to go back to my parents' house cuz you're over-peopled?"
"No. You're not people. You're Shuichi." He replied, arm going around Shu's neck in a friendly headlock, "Come on, you…"
"Yay! Going home." He grinned at the playful affection, "Can I drive??"
"No."
"Awww…"
"You can keep dreaming."
"I will!"
He laughed as he got dragged off, people watching and snapping pictures as usual. At least his sister wasn't going to be taking pictures of Eiri any more… but in a way he couldn't really blame her. He had his own precious photos of Eiri and now there were a few more waiting for him at home. He would never think of selling them, though…
In his workroom, he sat down at his computer with his own camera, and downloaded his new, prized photos. They turned out great. Ryuichi Sakuma smiling between he and Kentaro, arms over their shoulders.
"He heee… My first picture of me and Sakuma-sama!" He clapped then got a really good idea…
He picked the best of them then made a copy, blurred it like crazy, made it really small and sent it off to Tatsuha's cell phone to torture him. Pleased with himself, he went out to the kitchen for a soda, joining Eiri on the balcony to enjoy the warm weather. Within 10 minutes of his clicking 'send', his phone was ringing… Then Eiri's phone was ringing. Eiri's eyebrow went up where he was reading the paper, but he ignored it. Shuichi grinned. Their phones rang again and again. Eiri finally turned over his phone on the table beside his chair, looking at who was calling before just turning off the ringer.
"What the… What does he want now?"
"I sent him a special picture." Shuichi laughed.
"A picture? Oh… That one… Why the hell did you do that? The kid's going to have a heart attack."
"Becaus I wanted to torture him. Get him back for the 'Daily Dirty Thought' texts and emails. I made it really small and blurry so he can't possibly get horny over it… It's just enough to tease him to beg for the real thing…"
"You're evil. I didn't know you had it in you." He smiled.
"You gonna answer that?"
"Not a chance. You can if you want." He shut off the ringer at last and set it down.
Then, just as the phones stopped, Shuichi heard his email notification chime in the other room… and then his IM started going off, "Oooh… This is soooo good… Keeeheheheh!"
"You magnificent bastard…"
"I'm gonna have some fun with your bro! Ahahahaha!"
"Don't make him come up here again or I'll kick your ass. I want a quiet weekend."
"Don't you worry." He wandered back to his computer slowly, humming merrily, prepared to mess with Tatsuha for a long while.
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