Disclaimer: I just don't own Prince of tennis!
Mwahaha! This is Shiraishi Kuranosuke's one shot that I've put in my list of requests! And yes, captains first, other characters later! XD
…Well, like I've said, it'll be alternate updates from now on! Please be patient with me especially with the one shot!
Kansai power! YEAH! Go KURA!
Set eight years after the High School! …Some scenes are verysuggestive, and please don't say I didn't warn you!
…I don't understand how some people judge others just because their skin colors, their family backgrounds and such… I think they're stupid…
So what if you're from noble, stinking rich or famous family? We all bleed red after all.
I married my husband because I love him, and he loves me. He's not from rich family like Atobe Keigo, and he's not from an old family like Oshitari Yuushi, but I don't care about that.
When you're in love with somebody; it's just you and him in the world. Nobody else matters.
…Or so that's what I think when we married each other. I certainly don't care about how others think about us. But it hurts every time people around me look at him and laugh; thinking he married me for money and fame.
…I hate it when a guy like him gets look down upon. It's just unfair.
…VERY unfair to the innocent person that they've judged… Just because their own insecurity and the need to put somebody below them to make them look majestic…
Eight years after High School…
I stare at the card in my hand and frown at the expensively decorated material used in making it… I hate rich people who think they're too good to breath the same air as others.
I can also feel the assault of migraines coming up by reading its content… The bloody card is even perfumed, mind you…
…Reminds me the hell lot of Tarou-ji-sama…
HIRAKOBA CORPORTAION PROUDLY PRESENT YOU
THE HIRAKOBA'S ANNUAL GALA
LOCATION: HIRAKOBA'S BEACH RESORT
DATE: SATURDAY 27TH, OCTOBER 2007
TIME: 7:00PM
Hold that, it's THIS Saturday!? I've got only three days to go then!
DRESS CODE: FORMAL PARTY ATTIRE, ONE ESCORT PER PERSON ALLOWED
…Translation: Bring someone stinking rich and of a famous family, you mean…
URGH! I hate the Hirakoba's family! Them and their almighty proud attitudes, even Keigo can't beat them in that department! And I thought I've heard SO many people had complained about Keigo's haughty, holier-than-thou attitude.
…At least Keigo has got something to be proud of… He's better looking, his attitude I can take, and plus, he's my best friend's best friend.
…Yeah, that and the fact that they've been trying to get me together with their son, Hirakoba Rin, even though they know that I'm married, and been married for three years, for Kami's sake!
Anyway, I've got two options for this card in my hand… One, rip it apart and forget about it. And two, drive to Hirakoba's company, punch Hirakoba Rin in the face, watch him gets knock out, rip the card in front of his face and crush the remaining pieces of the card with my feet.
…Now that sounds tempting! You go girl!
Okay! Let's go kick some ass!
"Oishi-san," I press the button that connects me to the secretary outside my office. "I'm going out." I practically push the files I've been looking through aside and am about to get up when the door to my office burst open, and a distressed man comes bustling in.
…Talk about secretary and their bossy attitude…
"Kasumi-san! You've got documents to sign and the company's assessment! You can't just ditch like this!" He wails and runs a hand through skin-cut bowlish hair style that he keeps from High School.
I sweatdrop; they weren't kidding when they call him motherhen… "Oishi-san…" I open my mouth to speak, but he rambles on.
…Somebody gets me Syuu-kun! He's the only one who can stop this guy!
"And the annual assessment! Kisaki-sama will be angry with us if we don't give him the assessment of our section of companies on time! I remember last time the broadcasting section forgot something details and he went-." I automatically shut out his rambling and continue to give him a blank stare.
…You'll get use to it after having him as your personal secretary for about few years… I tell you…
"Kasumi,"Thank Kami for sending Kenya to save me! "Somebody's here to pick you up." His voice holds a teasing tone, not that I care! Anything to get away from Oishi-san! "He should be there in a few moments."
"Thanks, Kenya." I smile gratefully. "Oishi-san, please clear the rest of paper works for me, will you? Thank you!" I chirp happily as he splutters.
CHA! Sorry Oishi-san! I'll try to stay in and do overtime next week!
"KASUMI-SAN!!!" Oishi-san wails in distress as I creep towards the door during his rants. "You can't do this!"
…Oh, can't I? Watch me! Mwahaha!
A pair of strong arms pulls me into a hug. I let out a squeak but settle down after a little struggle to get free as I realize who is hugging me… Well, bandaged hand and the smooth lavender cologne…
…YEAH! MY HUSBAND!
"Kura!" I exclaim and turn around to look at my husband's chiseled face. "What're you doing here?" I ask him, and then I blink. "No, wait, don't answer that question. How did you get in?"
My husband, Shiraishi Kuranosuke, gives me a small smirk. "Kenya let me in." He bends down to give me a small kiss. "Hello to you, too, red." He chuckles as I pout at the nickname…
…My hair is not red! It's auburn! Auburn and red is not the same, you know!?
"I'm off, then, Oishi-san!" I wave happily at my still stammering secretary as my husband gently ushers me out of the room. "See you tomorrow!" I give Kura a bright smile as he puts his arm around my waist and presses the elevator for us.
…Who the hell say my husband is not good enough for me? I'll shoot them!
"Thank you!" I throw myself at him as we enter the elevator (and the door closes, that is). "You are my savior, Kura. I was absolutely dreading the papers back there." I bury my face in the crook of his neck and inhale his scent… Damn, he smells so good…
He nuzzles my shoulder. "Hmm, I just want to see my wife after the stressful meeting with those old men, it's nothing." He sighs and pulls me closer. "How about we head home and have some 'fun'?" He laughs as I give him a mock glare.
…SERIOUSLY! I'm too tired dealing with Oishi-san and he's suggesting this!?
… But hey, maybe it's not a bad idea after all… Hehehe… After all, Kura DOES have a nice body! Maybe it'll be relaxing!
I'm about to reply him when the door opens with a soft 'ding'. I let Kuranosuke takes my hand and leads me out of the elevator. "Well, if it's not Kasumi and her husband." I feel myself stiffen at the Okinawan drawl I absolutely loathe. "You got my invitation, I presume?"
…Talk about the irony…
I turn around slowly to face a dark skin man with long hair ties back in a low ponytail… Not proudly introducing you to the Hirakoba Rin, the son and heir to Hirakoba Group. "Not nice to see you here, Hirakoba." I mutter but a soft squeeze on my hand makes me sigh.
…Kuranosuke is too kind to other people sometimes… Even though they're so mean to him…
"Why, Hirakoba, you should call my secretary before you show up here." I pull a smile onto my face, and Hirakoba, being oblivious to everything, misses the fact that I'm being sarcastic here. "What do I owe for this visit?"
"I'm just making sure you have the invitation and an acceptable escort." He smirks at Kuranosuke, who just stares back at him blankly, and I want nothing more than wiping that smirk off Hirakoba's face with a solid punch…
…He's saying my husband is not good enough for an escort!? I'm going to kill him!
"Kasumi received the invitation; however, since I'll be busy and can't attend to the gala with her, I've already asked Kenya to be her escort." I could kiss Kura here right now! He's bloody smart and has gotten much better at dealing with this Hirakoba jerk here!
…CHA! I LOVE YOU, KURA! Take THAT, Hirakoba!
"Thanks so much Kura," I give my husband a sweet smile and give him a quick kiss. "You're so nice." I grin as I notice Hirakoba is fuming over being ignored. "Promise to make it up to me when you come back from your meeting?" I look at him playfully.
Kuranosuke smirks. "Of course, how can I say no to my wife?"
"Oh, you're spoiling me." I hit him lightly on the arm.
He laughs and puts his arm around my shoulder. "Well, excuse us, then, Hirakoba. We have a date to attend to." I smirk against Kura's shirt as he speaks to Hirakoba. "See you when we see you." We exit the building together and walk towards his black Nissan in the parking lot.
… Now THAT is my husband!
I laugh brightly as he starts the car. "You've gotten much better at handling Hirakoba," I tease him. "Last time I remember you were just sitting there and smiling at him as if goading him further to be pissed at you."
Grey eyes meet my blue ones. "I was just being mature." He says impassively. "It's not wise to let him annoyed you, knowing how useless it is to get into a fight with someone like that. He would just annoy you to no end if he sees that his pestering is working." He pulls out of the parking lot. "Where to?"
"How about Taka-san's Sushi place?" I suggest. "I feel like eating Japanese cuisine." I grasp his hand with mine during the traffic light. "I don't know why you still keep this silly thing wrapped around your hand." I giggle as the said hand tickles my side gently. "Kura!" I protest and try to move away from his hand.
…Damn him for knowing I'm ticklish!
He still has in it to smirk at me! "That I only give you the privilege to see, my dear wife." He chuckles and runs a hand through his hair. "Only yours to see," he drops his voice into a husky whisper and leans in for a quick kiss as the light turns green.
I smile at him affectionately. "I know." I smirk as he gives me a weary look.
…Heh, better be only for me to see! I don't like sharing, especially this sexy man here! CHA!
About fifteen minutes later we arrived at Kawamura's Sushi house. The business here has expanded after Kawamura Takashi, the only son of Kawamura-san, takes over after his graduation from culinary course in University. It's still quite small in comparison to other fancy restaurants in the area, but I love Taka-san's Sushi!
... Yeah, I love it so much I manage to blackmail Keigo and Yuushi into coming with me occasionally! MWAHAHA!
Oh, if you're wondering about why I'm calling Atobe Keigo by his first name, then let me explain something to you… Let's just say that he owes me big for getting him together with his girlfriend, Tachibana An!
…He should be grateful by my generosity! Well, even though it comes in the form of blackmailing him to go and confess to her!
…But hey, it's just the good thought that counts, no?
"Taka-san!" I enter the restaurant with Kura strolling in after me. "Long time no see!" I give the shy-looking man behind the counter a grin. "Glad to see you're doing fine, though." I look at the customers in the shop… I see some of the men looking at me, which I don't really care. But as for the women looking at my husband…
…They better stay right where they are OR ELSE!
Taka-san laughs. "Kasumi-chan, Shiraishi, it's great to have you here, what would you like for today?" He asks as we sit down. "It's indeed been quite a while since I've seen you two in here."
"We've been busy," Kura answers simply with a sly grin, which makes Taka-san blushes and stammers. I roll my eyes and reach out to poke him but he grasps my hand with his. "I'll have the California rolls, please. What about you, Kasumi?"
I huff slightly but decide to let him go for now. "Ebiko for me, please." I free my hand from Kura's. "Do you still see Yuushi and others around, Taka-san?"
"Hmm, yes, I saw Shishido and Ootori the other day," is the reply. I perk up slightly at the mention of my former enemy and now friend.
Why former enemy, you ask? Well, at the end of our High School day, Yuushi locked us both in the clubroom and refused to let us out until we talk to each other and not bickering… I still haven't paid the Kansai genius back for that yet!
"How're they doing?" Kura asks as I go off in my la-la land and planning slow, torturous murder for a certain man name Oshitari Yuushi. "It must be great to see some old faces once in a while, isn't it?"
Taka-san laughs. "Yes, actually, it's quite refreshing. Business has been good here, too, all thanks to Kasumi-chan and Atobe; you both introduce this place to new customers." He gives me a grateful smile.
I grin back. "Don't worry, Taka-san, it's your cooking that counts." I say happily.
The shop owner gives me another smile. "Right-o, Ebiko and California rolls coming up!"
"Itadakimasu!" I exclaim happily.
…Food makes the world goes round, YEAH!
Three days later… 7AM
RINGGGGG!!!! RINGGGG!!!!
Urgh, Kura and his damn alarm clock… I've to tell him to get the quieter one next time… Zzz…
"Kasumi," a light rumble from my 'pillow' makes me groan in protest. "I need to get up, honey." A light kiss is place on my cheek; I mewl softly and snuggle closer to the warmth radiating off from the strong body.
Zzz… Too sleepy, I don't wanna get up now…
"Five more minutes," I mutter against his skin, and those muscles under my cheek shift a little. "Kura… I wanna sleep…" I complain as I feel the bigger body tries to move away.
"I know, I would've stay in bed with you, too. I know it's your day off." His voice is like chocolate… Deep and rich… Soothing enough for me to go back to sleep… Zzz… "But I've got two important meetings today that I can't miss, or else I'd have gone to that party with you despite Hirakoba's remark." Long fingers stroke my hair, and I unconsciously moan. "Come on, Kasumi, get up."
"…Go away…" I roll over to my stomach and cover my head with a pillow. "Meanie…"
His laughter rings through the bedroom. "Are you offering, my dear?" A warm body presses against my back have me shot up from the bed and into the bathroom in a blink of the eyes. "Kasumi, I'm just kidding!" He shouts amusedly.
…Kidding or not, I'm too tired for intimate session in the morning, mind you!
After a quick shower, breakfast and morning kiss; Kuranosuke leaves for his meetings. He co-manages a branch of hotels with Chitose Senri, our old friend from Shitenhouji. However, this chain of hotels just started about two years and a half ago, it's slowly expanding since most of the locations are great, and the services are excellent…
Anyway! I've a day off today, and the gala won't be until at night. I think I'm just going to go out and get my nails and hair done…
Hey, as much as a tomboy I am, I still like to spoil myself once in a while!
After a few hours in morning spend on pampering myself, I meet the most unexpected person at the café I planned to have lunch…
…My older brother and the current owner of Kisaki's empire, Kisaki Kenta!
"Kasumi!" Amethyst eyes widen in surprise as he sees me. "I haven't seen you for a long time, little sister!" He exclaims and draws me into a bear hug, despite the fact that many people are watching us with amused smiles!
…My Nii-san can be way too excited when it comes to me, mind you…
I struggle to get free from my brother's deadly grasp as he tightens his hold on me. Help! I don't want to die from suffocating just yet! "Nii… san… can't… breathe…" I wheeze pathetically as my life is being squish out of me.
…I'm very sorry, Kuranosuke, I may not survive today and go back into your arms because my very own brother is hugging me to death!
…That won't look nice on my death certificate, though… Cause of death: being squish to dead…
That's just wrong! NOO!!!
"Oh, I'm sorry, I just missed you." My older brother grins and females nearby swoon in unison… And he ignores them all… "It's just weird for me because I used to have you around to spoil and tease for so many years, and now you're living with your husband." He continues to speak without looking at any other swooning females in the area… "I haven't seen you for so long!"
I sweatdrop. My brother is as oblivious as it can get when it comes to his charms, really…
Hmm, yeah, I'm not siding my own brother, but with blood red hair cut short in stylish and manly way, tanned skin and piercing amethyst eyes my brother's quite popular with the ladies around him, too…
"Kenta Nii-san, I met you two weeks ago. Are you going to have lunch here?" I ask my brother and look at him. "I'm hungry, Nii-san." I whine with a pout…
Nobody can deny this pout! Not even Genichirou! Mwahaha!
…Resulting in an immediate effect as my brother ushers me into the café. "It's my treat today! Eat your heart out, ok? Big brother is going to pay for everything!" He says enthusiastically.
Told ya I'm the 'beloved sister' after all!
After placing our orders, my brother starts his 'interrogation'… Why am I not using the word 'talk'? You see, my brother wants to know absolutely everything that's going on with my life, and since he's the only sibling I have, we talk over almost everything.
…Almost everything because I'm not about to tell him what's going on with my private love life, do I?
"How's Shiraishi treating you?" Now that is exactly what I'm expecting from Kenta Nii-san! "Still all over each other like that time I caught you both in the office?" He raises his eyebrow at me in a teasing manner as I blush. "Should I be preparing myself to be an uncle soon?"
...Nii-san walked in on Kura and my make-out session, that's what…
Urgh…SO EMBARASSING!
"Well, yeah… I'm happy with him. He treats me well, Nii-san." I answer with a soft smile as I think of my own husband. "Kuranosuke isn't perfect, but he is honest and loyal, that's all I ask for from him." I turn the white gold wedding band on my ring finger idly. "It hurts, though…" I say softly in a whisper.
"Huh?" My brother looks at me with a blink. "You're hurt? Where!?" I snicker at his panic voice.
Kenta Nii-san is so funny like this!
"Not me, Nii-san," I laugh before dropping my voice down. "It hurts here," I tap my left chest lightly, "to see the man that I love has to endure all these looks and talks from the 'rich and the famous' that he doesn't deserve at all." I say sadly. "He's been nothing but a great husband and I'd like to help him out from these craps he's been getting. And when I talk to him about it he would just laugh and tell me not to stress myself over such small matters."
My brother's handsome face frowns slightly. "Are you talking about Hirakoba and his immature, sore loser attitude?" He sneers at the mention of the name. Yeah, I LOVE YOU, NII-SAN! "He keeps calling me 'older brother', and I want nothing more than wring his neck out. If not for Kisaki's commercial branch doing one of Hirakoba's hotel's advertisement at that time I'd probably kick him out of my office. Now I'm free to do so, though." He shrugs and sips his drink after he finishes eating, I grin at his devil-may-care attitude.
Yup, that's my older brother! No wonder we're related, ne?
"…He came to my office on Wednesday…" I decide to drop the bomb after the meal.
Don't worry, Hirakoba, I'll make sure to attend to your funerals and go to celebrate your death afterwards! CHA!
"Uh-huh," my brother continues to sip his drink for a moment. Just wait! "WHAT!?" He almost slams his glass down on the table; earning himself surprise looks from tables nearby… which he promptly ignores. "What the hell did he want?" My brother hisses, amethyst eyes flash dangerously and they promise death to whoever pisses him off.
…He's on his 'big brother' mode again… And to think that I'm married, Nii-san never changes…
"…He was pestering me to go to this Hirakoba's gala thingy with a proper escort." I mimic Hirakoba's style of talking with a roll of my eyes. "And to think he's that dense and can't get the fact that I'm married."
"Hn, should I send the bratty pair to help you out?" I laugh at my brother's mentioning of Akaya and Hikaru.
Well, to sum it up nicely, I'd say that you bring Hikaru and Akaya together and mention me… And you'll get a front-seat live show of two men throwing insults of each other!
"Please don't, I still would like to keep my office, thank you." I giggle at my brother's 'I-thought-so-too' look. "But thank you for your concern, Nii-san."
"If you say so," Kenta Nii-san flags down a waiter for the bill, "if anyone deserves you at all, it'd be Shiraiishi." He huffs slightly. "I can't stand the thought of you marrying any other male friends of yours."
I roll my eyes at my brother's comment. Yeah, and what? He wants me to die a virgin!? So much for him and his overprotective older brother's instinct.
…And not to mention I'm the only female in the family!
We get out of the café after paying for our lunch. I look at my watch and sigh… The gala starts at 7PM and it's only 1PM now… I've got five or so hours to kill! "It's been great seeing you, Nii-san." I kiss my brother's cheek and smile. "Let's do this again sometimes! I'll bring Kura and you can bring your girlfriend, no?" I grin innocently as he grimaces.
"Too troublesome at the moment," he says dryly, ruffles my hair and kisses my forehead. "I've got an important meeting at 2PM, so I better go now; try not to kill Hirakoba tonight, all right?" He gives me a smirk. "Though I'd understand it if you do, after all, great minds think alike." He laughs and walks off with a wave.
…That's my older brother for you…
Oh well, better go get something to wear for tonight! YOSH! SHOPPING HERE I COME!
That night… 6.30PM
Kenya in his grey suit blinks at me. "Wow, Kasumi, you sure Shiraishi won't shoot me for being your escort today?" His thickly accented voice comes out in almost a choke.
…He should be grateful he's my husband's best friend and one of my close friends… If he's not, I'll kick him out of our apartment's window!
I narrow my eyes at my friend. "Yes, Kenya, Kura won't kill you because you are my escort for tonight. He asked you to go with me, didn't he?" I eye him amusedly. "If you really don't want to be seen with me, then should I call Masaharu or maybe even Yuushi instead?"
"NO!" Kenya almost shouts, and I smirk. SCORE! "I mean, no, I don't mind being your escort for tonight," wow, he does speak even faster when he's nervous. "If you're ready then shall we go?" He asks and looks at me. "You look nice, Kasumi."
I smile at him. Kenya's the most 'normal' one from Shitenhouji that I find quite sane, really. "Thank you, you look dashing yourself, too." I laugh as he blushes. "Let's go, then." I shut the apartment's door and lock it upon our exit.
…SHOW TIME! LET'S GO KICK SOME HIRAKOBA'S SORRY BEHIND!
We arrive at the Hirakoba's beach resort and are lead into one of the Grand Ballroom in the resort. I don't even feel the need to gasp at the magnificent ballroom and clutch Kenya's arm tighter as the doorman announces our arrival…
"If you want to leave early or anything, tell me okay?" Kenya whispers to me as we enter, and eyes are looking at us. "Here comes the man of your nightmare…" He mutters and yelps as I nudge him a little.
"Kasumi, I'm glad you could make it." Hirakoba drawls in the way that he thinks is absolutely irresistible. "Let me get you something to drink?" He offers with an attempt of seductive smirk.
I give him a pleasant smile and feel Kenya's disguising his snicker with a cough into his hand. "No, it's fine, Kenya, can you go and get something for me to drink?" I ask my friend sweetly, and Kenya gives me a grin along with a nod as he strides off to get some drinks. "Excuse me, Hirakoba; I think I've just seen Yuushi." I smile. "I'd like to talk to my friend." I stress the last part and turn around to leave.
A pair of arms grabs me and pulls me against the taller body, and I have murder in my mind.
…HOW DARE HE!?
"Let me go, Hirakoba." I hiss and struggle like mad to get out of his grasp. "I'm married, can't you get that through your thick head?" I snarl like a caged animal, but he refuses to let me go. I've never feel more revolting with perfume in my life. "LET ME GO!" I shove him away from me despite all the stares from other guests.
FINALLY! Ew, that's gross! I better get a good body scrub after this!
"Why are you resisting?" Hirakoba moves towards me slowly. "Your husband isn't here, what's wrong with having some quality time with me, hm? I know you want to, Kasumi." He tries to coax me and advances as I back away.
…He has some guts to suggest that I'm attracted to him! I'll KILL HIM!
"Hirakoba, stop." A smooth purr from beside me gives me a HUGE relief. Thank Kami for sending Yuushi to rescue me! "This lady obviously wants nothing to do with you, leave her alone." YES! THAT'S RIGHT! "After all, we educated men do not resort to violence when it comes to ladies, no?"
YUUSHI! I could've kissed you right here and now if I'm not married to Kuranosuke! Thank you!
"It's none of your business, Oshitari." Hirakoba retorts, his face contorts hideously. "It's between me and her, you are the outsider."
"True, I am the outsider in this," Yuushi adjusts his glasses. "However, Kasumi is my friend and my business partner; I can't stand out and watch you attempting to romance her even though we all know that she's married." He says it with his smooth voice; however the impact of the words is HUGE.
The heir of Hirakoba's company bristles. "I don't care if she's married or not, there's always something called 'divorce', Oshitari." I'm going to murder him, and I'll make it slow and painful and I don't care if I'll get arrest for murder! "Obviously I can offer her more than Shiraishi! I can get her anything she wants! Clothes, jewelries, brand names, whatever she wants I'll give her all!" He seethes.
I see red flashes before my eyes. That's it! I've had enough with this!
"You think I'm that shallow like your other women, Hirakoba?" I spit his name out disdainfully. "Even if I want all that you've mentioned, I would not even consider marry a person like you." I push Yuushi's hand off my shoulder. "You can say bad things about me, Hirakoba, but don't you dare bring my husband into this! He doesn't deserve to be look down at!"
Hirakoba sneers. "Yes, he does. What does he have that he can be proud of, huh? He doesn't have anything! No money, no old family names, no big companies. Admit it; he doesn't belong in our world!" He jabs.
"Touch my sister, Hirakoba, and I promise you a slow death!" Kenta Nii-san's roar comes first, and then Hirakoba's forcefully pushes away from me. "I don't care if you're a King or not, but no one hurts my sister in any way, do you get me?" The last part comes out as a terrifying hiss.
Yuushi sends me a 'do-something' look, but I can only shrug. I can't do anything if Nii-san is already pissed beyond words… I shove that thought to the back of my mind as Hirakoba's stupid enough to glare at my furious brother…
Uh-oh, this is not good…
"I've spoken the truth, and I meant every word I said." Hirakoba snarls. "I am better than Shiraishi; I have bigger and successful companies. This resort here is mine, and its chain around Japan, too."
Kenta Nii-san scoffs around a smirk. "I'm not so sure about the last part, Hirakoba."
"What do you mean?"
A victory smile adorns my older brother's face. "I'm sure you haven't attended to your hotel's meeting this afternoon, didn't you?" Nii-san's deep voice comes out mockingly. "I bet you didn't, because if you did, you'd know by now that your previously owned hotel chains are taken over."
"What!? That's not possible!" Hirakoba exclaims.
"I believe it is, and I think the new owner is here." Amethyst eyes sweep over the ballroom and stops behind me. "Ah, let me introduce you to Shiraishi Kuranosuke, one of new co-owners of Shiraishi beach resort." Nii-san smirks.
A pair of familiar strong arms wraps themselves around me from behind and the tell-tale lavender scent gives away who is hugging me. "I'm sorry I'm late, dear." Kuranosuke's rich voice murmurs softly at my right ear. "The meeting was going on forever, and I couldn't leave until just a few moments ago." An affectionate kiss is placed on my temple.
I turn around in his arms and hug him. "Kasumi?" He calls me gently as I lean my head against his strong shoulder. "Are you all right?"
…I feel like glaring at my own husband but I'm too tired to do so…
"Take me home," I murmur against his shoulder. "I've had enough of this gala for tonight. I'm so tired, Kura."
"You could've just call Kenya and tell him you don't want to come, silly." He chides me gently. "Kenta Nii-san, I'm taking Kasumi home. Thanks for helping, Yuushi, Kenya, Nii-san." He turns to say to the men and guides me out of the ballroom.
I follow my husband's gentle guide and don't even remember when we arrive at our apartment and he helps me to sit down. "Hey," Kura's concerned voice pulls me out of my daze a little. "Go sit down, I'll get you something to drink then we'll talk, ok?" He looks at me gently. "I'm sorry I've never talk to you about this before."
I grasp his arm before he gets up. "I don't want anything to drink. I'd rather like to talk, Kura." I mumble.
…Damn right I am! After all the drama in the gala!
"Right, where to start?" Kura rubs his chin. "Ah yes, I know how you feel about people's talk behind my back, and I am truly grateful for you to stand up for me for all these times." He gives me a smile and bends down to kiss my nose. "I can't help but notice you getting upset every time people talk about us badly." I give him a 'you-just-realized?' look, and he laughs. "No, don't give me that look. Honestly, I don't really care what they say because it's the truth… Well, about me being from a normal family with no big business anyway."
His eyes look into mine. "But you, Kasumi, you are from one of the richest families I've ever known, apart from Atobe, that is." I snort at his poor attempt of joke. "Hey, it's the truth!"
…Yeah, right. We all know how rich Keigo is, thanks Kura…
"The truth is you, Kasumi, are one of the best things that have ever happened to me." He pulls me against him. "And I never want to see you upset, that's why I've asked Chitose to buy and co-manage a few hotels with me after our marriage.
"Our hotels expand over a period of time, and they also give us some profits. Even though the profit is not as big as those fancy hotels, but it's still pretty good, and I've been putting some of my share of profits into our joint savings, too, knowing you'll never use them anyway. OW! I'm joking!" He laughs playfully as I smack him. "But anyway, let's just say that we've got quite a lot in our joint account and I was thinking about expanding the hotel chains further."
Kuranosuke closes his eyes and rests his head against mine. "Kenta Nii-san came to me this afternoon before my last meeting with an offer Chitose and I can't resist… He offered to help me take over the already failing Hirakoba's resorts, and it seems that Kenta-san has quite a lot of authority in the board as he owns about twenty percent of the hotel's shares. He offered those shares to Chitose and me and called in an urgent meeting with the staff." He pauses. "I don't know about Chitose's reason, but for me, I was thinking ofyou."
I look at him in surprise. "Me? Why?"
He smiles. "Hirakoba upsets you most of the time," he bends forward to kiss me. "What kind of a man would I be to let him get away with upsetting my wife?" He trails his kiss down my neck. "Now that he's been put in his place, you won't have to get upset over this monkey business anymore." He smirks.
Ooh… Damn Kuranosuke and his sexy smirk!
I get up and off the couch. "Where're you going, Kasumi?" I snicker inwardly at his irritated tone. "We're not done yet!" His almost childish protest makes me laugh out loud.
He's so cute when he's irritated!
Turning to look at him, I smile mischievously. "I'm taking a shower then I'll go to bed, I've had a long night." I pause and pretend to think. "You can take a shower with me if you'd like to." I wink at him and enter the bedroom.
Well, I've never seen Kuranosuke moves that fast, mind you!
…I'll leave it to your imagination as what happen next! Hehehe…
The next day…
Snarl."Oi, Zaizen, what the hell are you doing here?"
"I should be the one asking that question, Kirihara." Glare. "What're you doing in my Nee-san's place?"
"Correction, it's you who shouldn't be in my Nee-san's house."Sneer. "Please, the door is that way, out you get."
"Oh, big words coming from a person like you, huh, seaweed head?" Scoff. "Please help yourself out into the sea; your place is not on land."
"Really? Should we get a judge for this?" Pause. "Shouldn't Nee-san be up by this time?"
"Hmm… Yes, she should…" Pause. "This place looks too quiet…"
"…Let's go check the bedroom." Approaches the bedroom's door.
Follows cautiously. "On the count of three. One."
"Two."
"THREE!"Opens the door. "Nee-san! Good-." Stammer. "HOLY FUCKING SHIT! NEE-SAN AND SHIRAISHI-SAN!?"
"What, Kirihara?" Blink. "Oh. OH. MY. GOD."
THUMP!!! BANG! CRASHHHH!!!
Screams and objects flying wildly towards two men at the door. "KIRIHARA AKAYA! ZAIZEN HIKARU! GET THE BLOODY HELL OUT OF MY HOUSE, NOW!"
Well! Done and outta the way! XD
Sorry to all Hirakoba's fans! I can't think of any other villain for this one!
…I just can't resist to put Akaya and Hikaru at the end! XD
It turns out to be longer than I've expected… And when I first thought of Shiraishi and Kasumi together this is the first thing that came up into my mind! XD
Please kindly review 'Of Blacks and Blues' and this one-shot separately! THANK YOU TO ALL REVIEWERS! YOU'RE SO KIND!
(Wipe the tears dramatically)
Oh, where was I?
Watch out for the next one-shot; Yukimura and Kasumi! XD
Until next time then!