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Chapter 7
Aya was woken up by a soft touch to his cheek. He tried to open his eyes but it was too bright and he needed a few seconds to fully open his eyes. He was surprised to see Yoji on a genuflect and was almost leaning over him and looking concerned.
"Yo-Yoji?" He quickly sat up and looked over to Yoji.
"Are you ok Aya?" Yoji asked with worry written on his face.
"Yeah. Um. What time is it?" Aya asked so as to change the topic before it develops into something about them.
"It's eleven in the afternoon."
"What?. . ." Yoji just smiled at his surprise.
"I know. It's unusual for you to oversleep so Omi asked me to check on you but you were not in your room but your car is still here so I thought I should check the basement.. then I found you here."
"Ah. ."
"How's your mission?"
"Finally over. Just yesterday. . ."
"Ah. . .Good." Yoji looked like he's got more to say but stopped at that. They just sat side by side content at having the other near.
"You look. . tired. Are you sure you're fine?" Yoji asked as he eyed Aya.
Aya looked away to avoid Yoji's gaze. Yeah. He's tired but of course no one really knows whenever he is. There may be times that his facade is failng but that happens very seldom. He's always able to hide it. Ugh. . .
"Yeah."
"I guess you're already hungry. Omi's prepared lunch already. It's your favorite dish. Let's go." Yoji said with a warm smile. Aya can't help but think how Yoji's smiles are comforting. It's as if his smiles are warm enough to soothe him.
Aya didn't say anything and just ignored whatever he was thinking just a while ago . He only followed Yoji up to the kitchen.
"Yoji? Did you find Aya?" They heard Omi shout from their quarters upstairs.
"Yeah!"
Omi came rushing down the stairs.
"Oh Aya kun. Where were you? I was worried about you." Omi said with concern in voice and worry in his eyes.
"Um. . I . .I overslept on the couch in the mission room." Aya said shyly. He never oversleep nor does he sleep in the mission room! That's pathetic. .
"Oh.. ok. Oh! I already cooked lunch for you both. Ken and I are going to watch a game! Want to come with us?" Omi said enthusiastically as he looked at the two older assassins.
"Uh. Maybe next time Omi." Yoji said with a smile.
"Ok then. . We're going!"
"Enjoy!" Yoji shouted as Omi hurriedly ran to Ken. Yoji wanted to shout Take your time!! so that he'll get to spend some alone time with Aya but that is if the redhead will let him.
Yoji looked at Aya as he began preparing the food for him and Yoji. He wanted to ask Aya something. Anything that would start a conversation between them but knowing Aya, this isn't easy.
"Um. Do you have anything to do tonight Aya?"
"No."
"I've got this dvd I really like to watch. Why don't you watch it with me? Ken won't be watching with us so. .you can watch peacefully."
Aya gave smiled a bit then looked at Yoji.
"Fine. But if it's only porn, I would rather watch some news." Aya snorted then added a bit of glare to Yoji.
"Don't worry. It's not." Yoji laughed. He was glad Aya accepted his offer. He's gonna make sure that Aya will forget all his stress even for a while. Good thing he got this comedy dvd. This is going to be an exciting day for me. Hah. I'll make sure Aya enjoys this.
They ate peacefully together without really talking too much. They both seem to ignore what just happened a few nights ago.. how Yoji told Aya his deep feelings for him. Even though they might not talk about it anytime soon, Yoji is glad at least he was able to say out loud what his feelings for Aya truly are.
Once they were done eating, Aya stood up and gathered the plates to wash them. He was surprised as a hand caught his wrist. He looked up to find Yoji looking down on him.
"What is it now Yoji?" Aya asked with a frown as he set the plates down.
"Leave them to me, Aya. I can do it." Yoji smiled at him. It was a pure smile so maybe he wasn't mocking him. So, Aya let him do the dishes.
"Say, what do you do to unwind eh?"
Yoji waited for an answer but it seems like none is coming. He looked over to Aya who seems to be thinking.
"Aya?"
"I don't know. It's been long since the last time think I was able to do that."
"Oh. Don't worry. I'll teach you." This made Aya look up to Yoji who was smiling at him. Aya didn't mind what Yoji said and just looked away. He was starting to wonder if the reason for his behavior was because of what he said to him the other night. .
Aya was moved out of his thoughts when he heard Yoji's voice.
"Come on Aya. Let's watch it before Ken and Omi comes."
"Aa."
Aya followed Yoji to their living room. It was already getting dark. He was thankful for a whole day of rest which he was not able to have for quite a long time. He looked at Yoji's back while Yoji was fixing the dvd into the player.
I don't know how he came to look at me this way. . All I know is that I'm glad. .Aya sighed at his thought. He was surprised when Yoji sat beside him on the couch instead of the other couch. It was kinda awkward but the small contact between them comforted him in a way he doesn't understand. Maybe because he hasn't felt this way for a long time. . . - the feeling of being cared for and loved.
They watched side by side. The movie was nice and really a bit funny in its simple way. Yoji's laughs were comforting. There were times Aya would give out a small laugh. Yoji didn't show that he noticed it but the truth is he's taking note of how Aya laughs. It's a very rare opportunity to hear Aya laugh and his lucky even though they were not totally laughs at all but just big sighs with a smile from Aya. .
The movie ended all too soon and Yoji didn't know when is the next one coming again.
"That was a great movie."
"Yeah. I'm glad I bought it."
"Ugh. Thanks."
"No problem Aya." Aya turned to look at Yoji who has a light smile on his lips. He was shy to look at Yoji directly and so he just looked back down to the floor.
"I'll do anything for you Aya. Just tell me. Kay?" Aya looked at him again unsure whether he should. Aya just nodded at this.
Yoji sort of felt sad at realizing how long Aya was suffering in his solitude. Aya may always show them his cold side but they all know how caring Aya truly is not only to his sister but to all three of them. He takes care of the team and makes sure that he does his responsibility. Before Yoji knows it, he pulled Aya into his arms.
Aya was surprised as he fell sidewards as he sank into Yoji's chest. He tensed at the sudden intimate contact but didn't pull away from Yoji. He knows deep inside that he likes this feeling. This feeling of knowing there's someone he could trust enough to see his vulnerable side. His body relaxed on its own missing the feeling of being comforted that he has for so long. . not felt. The feeling of Yoji's arms around him soothe him. It was almost enough to make him relax and forget about his stress.
"Everything I said is true. Remember that." Yoji whispered. He slowly let go as Aya turned in his arms to look at him.
"Yoji. .I. . I don't really know yet."
"I know. I just want you to know I am just here waiting until you can feel the same way too."
Aya nodded. They were both surprised as the backdoor opened wildly. Omi and Ken were laughing their brains out who knows why. Yoji was just thankful that he was able to finish his short speech before the two came.
"Hi Aya kun, Yoji kun!!"
"So, how was the game you watched?" Yoji asked looking back to normally cheerful and not the sincere and worried one on him.
"How I wish you two watched it with us!" Omi was like a kid really happy at his extraordinary experience.
"I told you playing soccer is really fun. Haha." Ken interrupted.
"Aya and I had a great time too. We watched a comedy movie." Yoji smiled wanting Omi and Ken to envy him.
"Really? Was it great Aya kun?" Aya was surprised why he was the one asked.
"Ugh. .Yeah. It was nice."
"Oy Ken kun! Let's watch it."
"Ok! I'll just get us popcorn."
"Oh! We bought dinner so you don't have to cook. It's there on the table. We eat ours already."
"Thanks Omi." Yoji ruffled his hair which doesn't seem to be minded by Omi.
"Come on Aya. Let's have try what they bought."
"It's really good. I'm sure Aya will like it."
"So Ken, you mean it's really good ah. . ."
"I can bet." Ken laughed. Almost everything tastes good for him. .
"Yoji and Aya ate in silence."
"Do you like it Aya?"
"Yeah. I admit it really tastes good."
"Let's try to eat there sometime then."
"Aa."
"Aya?" Aya only looked up from his plate.
"Let's try watching movies again eh? Don't worry we'll bring Omi and Ken with us."
"Sure. No problem." Aya offered a small smile to Yoji.
As they finished eating, Aya stood up to gather the plates.
"Aya, I told you I can do it." Yoji said with a laugh.
"You already helped me unwind. This is what I'll do in exchange. Besides you were the one to clean up earlier. "
Yoji smiled at Aya.
"Ok then."
