Forever Love 7

I don't own Embracing Love Youka Nitta does.

I only own what is in my head. So that is what is coming out on this paper. ( LoL ) I know that the Japanese name is Haru wo Daiteita but I love the English title also.

Before I forget, thanks to all that reviewed this story. I am surprised people reviewed because I did not think anyone would go for the concept of Dee and Ryo being played by Iwaki and Katou but then they are actors after all. The Fake anime left a lot to be desired but I still enjoyed it. I thought Dee was very handsome in it when they didn't mess his face up with that wild look. The Haru wo Daiteita anime was great. Enough with the ramblings and on with the story!

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Chapter 7

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Asano looks up as Iwaki approaches. He stands hoping that he is not upset with him wanting to get out of the role. He puts his best smile forward waiting on the older man.

"I just heard some disturbing news Asano and I thought I would find out if it were true. Have you changed your mind about being in the movie?"

"I didn't think I'd be right for the part. Taki would be a better choice to play opposite Katou-san."

"When you were my temporary manager we went over things like this. You knew that in acting you may not always get the parts you wanted but the exposure would be good for you."

Asano puts his head down and looks at his feet as he says, "I know how Katou-san feels about me and he makes me very uneasy." He looks up in Iwaki's face searching it. At one time, he wanted to use Iwaki to further his career but now things have changed. Now he just wants to see and be with Iwaki.

"He still thinks I'm the one that caused that scandal and I feel he would do something to sabotage my work. He may try and make me lose face in front of everyone."

Iwaki looks at the younger man and says, "If you're trying to say that Katou is not a professional then you are wrong. He is one of the most gifted actors I know and he is always professional when it comes to his craft. Why would you say something like that about him?"

"I know that the two of you don't get along but that should be over by now…unless there's more too it then I'm led to believe."

Asano looks at Iwaki in alarm, turns his head, and says, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Iwaki chuckles as he watches Asano look everywhere but at him. he had his answer. Now he will confront Katou later when they left for the day. He looks at the man before him and he can tell by the way he is blushing that he has hit a nerve.

Iwaki turns as he says, "Whatever you do I'm sure it will be in your best interest…as it always is." He walks over to Katou and Taki as they rehearse a scene from the movie.

Kikuchi slides over to him and whispers, "Did you get the answers you wanted, Iwaki? I noticed you were speaking to Asano."

Iwaki turns to him and says, "I did get the answer I was seeking. He does not want the part of JJ." Iwaki walks away as Kikuchi smirks behind his back

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Katou pats Taki on the back and says, "You did an excellent job Taki, you should be proud. They shouldn't have any problem with you taking the role. Let's go and talk to Kikuchi and see what he has to say."

"Oh Iwaki-san did you catch Taki in the part of JJ? He did a great job didn't he?"

"Yes he did Katou; I think he will do well in that role. Congratulations Taki, welcome to the movies." He puts his hand out and Taki looks down and shakes it with a smile on his face.

Kikuchi walks over to them and smirks. "I see it's been decided. Welcome aboard Taki, I'm sure someone will get in touch with your agency about a contract later on in the day."

Taki is beaming at his luck as he looks at Katou. "I hope I don't disappoint you man. I promise to do my best in this role."

Katou smiles at him and says, "I'm not worried Taki, I'm sure you will give it your all." He looks over at Asano and says, "Why don't you go and give Asano the news and get the script from him while you're there. He doesn't need it anymore now, does he?"

The three men watch as he goes over to Asano for the script. Iwaki turns to Katou and says, "You're pretty happy now aren't you?"

Katou laughs and says, "Of course I am! Aren't you!" He grabs Iwaki and hugs him, lets him go and turns to Kikuchi as he says, "Thanks for not opposing him taking that role. By the way are you considering the role of, Berkeley Rose for yourself, Kikuchi?"

Iwaki looks at him with surprise as he says, "You never mention that you wanted to act in this movie."

"I read the role and thought it would be perfect for me. Do you have any objections?"

"No I don't, I'm just surprised. I thought you had given up on being in front of the screen."

Katou looks at Kikuchi with a frown as he says, "I hope you don't think you can get to Iwaki-san by playing this pa…umph!" Iwaki hits him on the back of the head.

"Don't even think about finishing that statement Katou! You sound like an idiot!" He glares at his lover because he never thinks before he speaks.

"Ow…Iwaki-san that hurts. You should know why he took that particular part! I'm just trying to warn hi…umph."

"Let's go to lunch Katou! I think you need some tea and food."

He grabs Katou by the arm as he leads him out of the studio.

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"Aw…Iwaki-san what is wrong with you! Let me go!" Katou pulls his arm free and glares at the older man.

Iwaki turns and walks away while Katou hurries to catch up with him.

"Iwaki-san wait, don't pull me out and then walk away!" He catches up with him and spins him around.

"You know I hate that man why would you do that to me?" He looks in Iwaki's face as he tries to catch his breath.

"Katou you should never let your personal life clash with your professional life! How many times do I have to tell you that? You still act like a child, Katou! Grow up!" He turns and walks off again.

Katou stands there watching him as he walks away; he thinks that he is right. He needs to learn how to control his temper or it is going to get him in trouble one day.

He follows Iwaki to the table and flops in his seat with his head down sulking. Iwaki looks at him over his menu and says, "Are you going to order or are you going to pout like a baby?"

Katou looks at him without raising his head and says, "Why don't you order for me." He puts his eyes back down studying the table.

The waiter comes over and smiles at them as he takes their order.

"Are you sure you want me to order for you? I know you've been trying to eat healthy."

"What ever you order I'll eat, you know that."

Iwaki looks at the blonde haired man with his head down and places the order for the both of them. He hands the menu to the waiter, picks up his glass, and sips on his water.

"Are you okay Katou? You're not usually this put out about something so trivial. Besides I should be the one upset." He looks at him with worry in his smoky eyes.

"You upset! I'm not the one that hit you! I was just giving my opinion on Kikuchi taking that role. After all, he didn't tell either one of us he decided to play Berkley Rose. If I remember correctly, he gets to kiss you at least once. I hate that guy so much I want to wipe that smug look off his face every time I see him."

Iwaki laughs as he sets his glass back down. "You obviously didn't read the entire script or you can't see past your jealousy."

Katou looks at him with a frown on his face as he says, "What did I miss and you don't seem at all upset that he is going to get a chance to kiss you."

Iwaki sighs and says, "My dear Katou, do you remember the reaction of that kiss. Think about it and I'm sure it will make you feel better about him taking the part."

Katou sits back in his chair and puts his hand under his chin as he thinks about what Iwaki has told him. He really did not read too much on the part of Berkeley Rose beyond the kiss so he missed anything that Iwaki was trying to tell him.

"Okay, I give up. Tell me what is so important about the part that you don't mind him taking it?"

Iwaki gives him a big smile and says, "Well in the scene where Ryo trips, lands in his arms for the kiss, he retaliates by punching him in the jaw. That's the part that keeps me from protesting about him taking the role."

"It's like I can pay him back at last for him trying to force himself on me. He tore one of my favorite suits also; the man was like an animal."

Iwaki visibly shudders, as he remembers that fateful night. Katou looks over at him and a frown forms between his eyebrows making them look like the wings of a bird.

"You know Iwaki-san, you could ask for as many retakes as you want on the punch so that by the time filming is over for the day he will have a well deserve ass kicking."

Iwaki drops his fork and looks at Katou with his mouth open. The younger man has his head down in his plate pushing his food on to his chopsticks.

He looks up at Iwaki and gives him a slow smile before putting his food in his mouth.

Iwaki closes his mouth looks at the smile on Katou face and starts laughing. Katou is trying to hide the laughter in his eyes and gives up joining Iwaki as both men laugh their heads off!

Iwaki wipes his eyes as says, "You come up with the most devious plans known to man. I would have never thought of anything so conniving as that!"

Katou is holding his chest as he looks at Iwaki. A few years ago, he would have been shocked at the idea of doing something like that but now he only laughs. Iwaki has come a long way from the shy and uptight man he was before. With him being a porn star, you would not think he could be so naive.

He looks at Katou and shakes his head saying, "I think I'll have to keep my eye on you. I don't want you to try and demonstrate how the punch should be thrown seeing as how you have punched him out before."

"Oooh, you don't know how good that felt at the time. I think I got hard just hitting him the way I did." Katou rubs his fist in remembrance. "If you want Iwaki-san I could do it once more on him to show you how it's done!"

Iwaki throws his hands up and says, "That will be okay Katou. I think I know how to punch someone. And if not, there are always retakes."

"You know, I don't mind so much that he has taken this part. This should prove to be interesting after all…at least for him that is."

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Asano looks up as Taki approaches. "I suppose you got the role?" He hands the script to Taki and picks up his jacket as he watches Iwaki and Katou leave out as if they were having an argument and smile. Any friction between the two is a welcome sight to him.

Taki eyes follow in the direction of the two lovers and back at Asano. "Don't get your hopes up there my friend, believe me I've tried. Those two will not break up for anything because Katou will not allow it under any circumstances."

"Yeah tell me about it. Katou is like a desperate man when it comes to Iwaki-san. He'll even try trickery to get what he wants, believe me I've been on the receiving end of it before."

Taki chuckles and says, "You mean when you tried to come between them with that ill fated plan to clause a scandal while promoting yourself?"

Asano looks at him in alarm and is about to protest when Taki chuckles and says, "Don't try and deny it. Katou told me about it, so you'll just be wasting your breath. I wonder if he's told Iwaki-san yet." He gives Asano a smirk as he says, "What do you think? Oh that's right, Iwaki-san still treats you like a friend so Katou must have kept him in the dark."

"I don't know what he told you but I didn't do anything to either one of them!" Asano looks at him without conviction. He looks as guilty as sin.

Taki chuckles under his breath and says, "I guess it is good that I'm taking this part because you are a lousy liar my friend." He walks out the door leaving Asano wondering if in fact Iwaki was going to find out about his deception.

Katou did say he wouldn't tell him but too many people know as it is and it was only a matter of time before someone told Iwaki-san the truth.

He puts his jacket on as Kikuchi walks over to him with a smirk on his face. "So you are too much of a coward to play the part of JJ. When this gets out you are going to have a very limited amount of roles offered to you, you know. I thought the man that had the balls to cause a scandal between the two lovers had the heart to do anything, but I see I was wrong."

"You don't know anything about me and what I'm capable of Kikuchi-san. I did not want the role because I know that Katou has a grudge against me. He would do anything to make me look bad in front of Iwaki-san."

"You are such an idiot, you know that! This was your perfect opportunity to get between the two of them and you blew it. I bet Taki isn't going to let this change of events past him by, which means he is going to go far in this business." He salutes Asano and says, "So long sucker!"

He walks out the door for lunch, he laughs at Asano not caring that he can hear him.

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I forgot! Book # 13 is out but is in Japanese. This lets us know she is still keeping up on the series! Now if be beautiful would keep up, we will be golden.