Chapter 8
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As usual, the four florists are busy with the fan girls bothering them all morning. Yoji cant' help but smile. It is really a good day. He was just able to enjoy his previous day with Aya. How lucky of him to hear Aya's laughs and of course being able to spend some time with him alone. hahaha
He smiles to himself every time he remembers those moments and of course . . the hug. He just hopes he isn't blushing that obviously or else he might be suspected of thinking of something else.
"Oy Omi.. .Look at Yoji. He seems unusually cheerful today." Ken whispered to Omi as he passed by Omi carrying a large pot of flowering plant.
"I noticed too but isn't that a good thing? But not only that Ken kun. Look at Aya kun! He doesn't look serious as he usually is."
"Yeah. That's really a good sign. I wonder what the hell those two did while we were not at home yesterday."
"You shouldn't think about that. At least those two are not fighting. eh?"
" Oh. .well. . .guess you're right. haha"
"Hey Aya." Yoji said as he leaned on the counter Aya is working on.
"Hmm?" Yoji inwardly at Aya's hmm response.. That is so unAya like which is hell lot better that what Kudoh?
"Did you sleep well? You seem to be in a pretty good mood today, huh?"
"Maybe. I am."
"Oh.. .Don't say maybe! That's because I was able to make you relax yesterday eh." Yoji said with a wink. Aya let out a small laugh.
"Fine. Thanks then. I really had a great time." This simple statement really fluttered Yoji. He was able to make Aya laugh. What an achievement! Nyahaha.
"So. . .Um.. I'll plan about the next thing we do. . .Okay??" Yoji offered with a grin.
"Heh. . .Fine. . .As long as it's decent."
"Oh. Don't worry. .I am decent . . you know that."
"Yes. .I know just how much you love porn and all stuff like that."
"Ugh. . Just a . . .um. .sort of . .hobby! Haha!"
"What the hell. .hobby eh?"
"You might want to look for a better hobby. .Kudoh." Yoji just smiled at this. He might just have been addressed as Kudoh but obviously Aya lack the usual sharpness in this tone.
OH yes! Of course Aya. I've got a load of hobbies I could do with you. If only you would let me. . . Yoji grinned at himself for the thoughts that entered his dirty mind.
"What the hell are you grinning for, huh?"
The bell rang as an old woman entered the shop.
" Oh nothing. Later again Aya." Yoji added a wink before getting back to work. Aya forced himself to hide it but he was losing his control over the small smile tugging at his lips.
"So, what can I do for you, beautiful lady?" The old woman can't help but laugh at Yoji.
Aya just looked at Yoji. His skills work not only to young ladies but even grandmas. . The day is really tiring but Aya's quite surprised that he doesn't feel as tired as usual. Maybe because it's the first time that he actually enjoyed working even with girls bugging him in the morning.
"Oh my!"
"What is it Ken kun?"
"I almost forgot the practice game I'm supposed to watch! I need to leave now." Ken said as he hurriedly untied his apron and hang it on the hook. He was already at the door of the shop when Yoji shouted.
"Oy Ken! I already worked last time for your shift!!"
"I promise to work whole day tomorrow!" Ken shouted as he ran away.
"Tssk." If only Omi will also leave then the only ones left will be me and Aya. I would gladly work the whole day if it were only the two of us.
"Oh yeah. .Ken also promised he'll be the one in charge for our dinner today for missing last time. . " Omi said in a childish tone.
"Don't worry. I ate last time in a new restaurant down the street and their food is really great. I'll buy our dinner today."
"Thanks Aya kun!"
Yoji smiled at this. Aya was really different today and it's a lot better from the normal Aya.
Aya removed his apron and hang it next to Ken's.
"Wait!"
"What is it Yoji?"
"Can I come with you?" Yoji asked with a sweet smile as to urge Aya to allow him to go with him.
"No. . . . . . I will walk and it's not so near. You better stay here and help Omi close the shop."
"Ok. . "
"Oy Yoji kun! You look quite disappointed e." Omi said with a pout at Yoji as soon as Aya got out of the shop.
"Ah. . hehe. Not really chibi!" Yoji ruffled Omi's hair as he passed him to close the entrance of the shop.
"We really had a lot of customers today. Ugh. .it is really a tiring day." Omi turned to go inside. Yoji can't help but wait for Aya. He is starting to miss the man.
Oh gosh. . When did I start to be addicted to him like this? . . .
Yoji sat on the counter in the shop, thinking about Aya when the rain started to pour.
"Oh my god. . Aya didn't even wear a jacket. Naturally he doesn't have an umbrella. I guess I'll pick him up so he won't have to wait for a taxi."
I don't know why but instead I feel excited. Yoji giggled to himself.
"Oi Omi! I'll go and look for Aya ok?!"
"Yeah, it's raining it'll be better if you go and pick him up."
It's starting to traffic because of the rain.
It's pretty hard to get a cab now so I'm sure Aya's still there.
Yoji parked his car at the sidewalk when he found the restaurant. He picked his umbrella and got out of the car.
Just as he entered the restaurant, he saw Aya getting up as he received his order.
"Oi Aya!" Aya was surprised as he saw Yoji coming.
"You shouldn't have come to pick me up."
"Come on. I'm already here. Let's go. I'm sure Omi's already hungry." Yoji said with a warm smile.
They shared the umbrella which was quite small for them as they went to the car. Yoji was inwardly smiling as he realized that they are squeezing together to cover themselves from the rain. .
Both were quiet as they went home.
"Omi! Foods already here!" Omi came rushing from upstairs.
"Wow! Looks delicious!"
"It tastes really great, Aya." Yoji said with a smile which grew bigger as Aya smiled back at him.
Yoji and Aya ate quietly as they listened to Omi's stories of his encounters in the flower shop that day.
"Oops. . we almost didn't save some for Ken." Omi was quite surprised even though he knew he was the one who ate the most.
"Seems you were really hungry eh?" Yoji said with a grin.
"Ah. . hehe." Omi laughed with a scratch at his head
"Oh. I bought brownies and ice cream the other night. Hopefully Ken didn't discover them. ."
"Good timing! I'm still hungry." Omi stood up to get the food in the fridge.
"Oi Aya! Where are you going? We're not done eating yet. I can't let Omi finish all those sweets alone." Yoji grinned as he caught Aya's wrist to stop him from standing up.
"Oh. .ok"
They laughed together at Omi's stories. They were slowly getting used to the Aya who is changing a lot better. Yoji often took short glances to Aya's side to see him smile from time to time. Really, Aya's already starting to loosen up. What a loss, I didn't realize his need for this more sooner. He can't help but regret all those times he did not pay attention to Aya. .all those times he didn't mind Aya's solitude. . .especially his unrecognized need. . to be cared for by others.
