Abhorrence
Chapter Seven
-Discomfited-
Natsumi groaned, moving against something hard but firm, and somewhat soft. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she snuggled into the warmth. What had happened last night? Her head was pounding, but she remembered Akito and dancing. Then she remembered them making out and getting a bit handsy in the elevator.
She opened her eyes finally, not expecting what she was met with. She was in Akito's room, and was staring up at the slumbering dark haired man himself. She blinked, sitting up a bit before realizing her hand was trapped elsewhere. The pink haired woman glanced down, her eyes widening in horror and alarm as she finally realized why her hand felt so warm.
A screamed erupt from her throat as she jerked back, falling off the bed. She'd been holding Akito's penis! Said Uchiha sat upright in bed, alarm and surprise on his face as he looked around the room. "What?!" he asked, rubbing his face in confusion. "What's going on?" he leaned over and blinked at the sight of Natsumi on his floor. "Natsumi?"
"I w-was h-holding your penis!" she yelled, a dark blush spreading across her cheeks as she sat up and found herself face to face with him once more.
Akito only looked more confused. "Wha…?" he scratched his head, everything beginning to come back to him slowly. Their afternoon together, their dance, the heated kissing and touching, and then Natsumi passing out on him. His eyes widened then. "Oh." He said, sounding a bit dumbfounded as a hint of pink came to his cheeks.
She leaned against the bed, her eyes still wide, though he couldn't see the lower half of her face. "Did we have sex?" she whispered.
He shook his head. "No…but we were going to."
"We were?" she shivered, her blush returning. "You did look pretty sexy yesterday…"
"So did you. But you passed out before things could get good so I just decided to go to sleep." He shrugged, straightening and stretching a bit. His gaze slid over to the clock and widened. "Shit, we're supposed to begin shooting in an hour and I don't even know if the actor got here yet!" he said, quickly rising out of bed and walking towards his bathroom. He paused and looked back down at the pink haired woman. "Um…I feel like I should ask if you're okay…"
"Well…" she glanced down, placing her hands on the bed as she picked at the sheets nervously. "I think I'm okay…but I was just thinking maybe…" Natsumi paused and looked off. "It's still kind of early, could we maybe come in late? Maybe start at noon instead and get some breakfast together?"
Akito thought about it, and his gut instinct told him to postpone the shooting. Normally he wouldn't, but he felt like if he said no that his prospects at getting Natsumi to like him would be shattered. "Okay…I just have to call Taka and tell her to send out an email." He said. "And then shower…cause' I smell like sand, sweat, and alcohol." The corner of his mouth tilted up slightly.
"Really?!" she gasped, genuine surprise showing on her façade. "You mean it?" her smile appeared then and she looked more than happy.
"Of course. Besides, I'm sure after a day off everyone else could use the extra sleep and time to prepare." He shrugged, a small smile coming to his face at her clear joy.
She nodded and stood, "Well I'll go get ready to. Whenever you're done you can come to my room!" she said excitedly, before heading towards the door. "See you soon!" she called, leaving the room.
Akito let out a sigh and walked over to get his phone. After calling his assistant and Haru to make sure everyone got the word out, and checking to see if the male actor had arrived, he went into his bathroom and turned on the water to his shower. Stripping, he moved to get in, before hesitating and looking down at his penis. Should he wash it? After all…Natsumi had been holding it all night. He could still feel her hand around him, gently caressing him in sleep.
The Uchiha let out a sigh as he started to become aroused. "Fuck it." he said, getting in the shower and washing himself anyways. Not cleaning himself was taking things a little too far. Besides, he was sure if he played his cards right he could find himself in a similar position with Natsumi again. Hopefully soon.
When he was finished he dressed in casual wear, putting on come khaki shorts and a short sleeved white button down shirt. Since they wouldn't be starting until noon, he felt no reason to be wearing his normal business attire. Especially since he doubted Natsumi would be dressed in anything formal. Then he grabbed his wallet and keys and headed out the door and down the hall to Natsumi's room. Stopping before it, he knocked three times and stepped back, trying not to look to eager for their breakfast date.
The door opened almost immediately after he knocked and he was met with the smiling face of Natsumi once more. "Hi Akito!" she giggled, coming out and shutting her door behind her. She had showered as well and straightened her hair so it fell around her face perfectly. She had on jean shorts and a white halter top that cut in a V and showed off her flat stomach. "I'm so excited, I mean I can't believe you even said yes. It just makes me so happy."
"Well I have been told I need to loosen up…and I felt bad just kind of…kicking you out of my room like that." Akito admitted. "I will be honest…I don't really know where we go from here."
She looked confused once more. "Um…well I thought we were going to breakfast. So downstairs?" she asked a bit obliviously.
He tried not to laugh. "No…I mean you and me." he gestured between them as they got in the elevator. "What's our relationship? Do we just go back to being boss and client, or what?"
"I don't understand." She said truthfully, looking off to the side before she met his gaze. "What do you want?"
He blinked. "Well…I just…nevermind. Forget I asked." He sighed, facing forward. There was no way he could tell her that he was in love with her. He would just seem like another crazy fan, and she already had enough of those. He was not a crazy obsessed fan.
Her face fell slightly as she faced forward as well. "Okay…" she said, stepping out once the doors opened. The two enjoyed brunch together, though there was still an air of awkwardness between the two since the elevator. Once their meal was over they headed over to where they would be shooting today. When they finally reached the set, Natsumi looked over at Akito and smiled, though it was somewhat sad. "You know Akito, I do like you. But I don't know if I want to be…with someone who can't say what's really on his mind." She said, before heading off to get her makeup done.
Akito blinked, opening his mouth to say something, but nothing came out. She liked him? And even more important, was considering being with him? Well, probably not anymore, based on what she'd just said. And she was right, he did have trouble saying what was really on his mind, at least concerning emotions and relationships.
"Well, well, well." He heard someone chuckle, and suddenly Haru was beside him. "How are you doing today Mr. Akito a.k.a man who banged a pop star."
The Uchiha glared at the brunette. "Shut up Haru. I'm not in the mood for your stupidity today."
"Are you sure?" the brunette snickered. "Aw, did someone put his heart on the line and get rejected?"
"No." he growled, crossing his arms. "If you must know, we only slept together, we didn't have sex. And I didn't lay anything on the line. We just don't know what our relationship is at the moment."
"Ah, so you didn't tell her." He sighed, lifting his megaphone. "Okay people! Get into place!" he ordered. "And where the hell is that Jeremy kid! Are you done with his requested gold dusting?" he asked, shaking his head as he sighed. He looked to his friend and frowned. "I hate this pretty boy you hired, he's such a tool."
"Well he looks good on television." Akito shrugged. "Why, has he been demanding?"
"He wanted a spray tan and demanded to know where Natsumi was. All kinds of weird things." Haru sighed. "Not to mention he was pestering the script writers about adding in a romantic sunset kiss scene. Says it will appeal to the romantic side of the resort. Jackass." He rolled his eyes, heading off to his place by the camera.
Akito frowned at this knowledge, and his deep gaze landed on Jeremy when he walked out of his trailer. Haru was right, in person this kid really did look like a douche. But Akito had already paid for him to come out here, and rearranged their entire schedule, so they had to use him. Otherwise it was just a big waste of money. Sighing, he walked over to the blonde, meeting his blue gaze. It was time to introduce himself. "Hello Jeremy, my name is Uchiha Akito. I'm the one who brought you out here."
"Oh yeah, the guy trying to prove himself to his daddy." Jeremy smirked. "So, did you talk to the writers about my script idea? I think it will really help sell the place."
"We are not making changes to the script, because it will have to be approved by the board, and we simply don't have time for that after all of the delays. Now-" Akito began, only to be cut off.
"But aren't you the one who made all of the delays?" he asked.
Akito had to keep himself from hitting this guy. "No…now as I was saying, this first part of the commercial is simply you and Natsumi arriving to the hotel and being excited about the beauty of the place. What I want you to do is-"
"Natsumi! Hey!" Jeremy waved, interrupting the Uchiha once more as Natsumi walked over to them. "I'm Jeremy, your love interest for the commercial." He said, wagging his eyebrows at her.
"Oh…" she blinked, looking over him before glancing at Akito. "He's…American?"
"Unfortunately…" Akito grumbled, crossing his arms. Just then Haru called for everyone to get into place once more. "I'm assuming you both know what to do, so unless you have any questions we should get started."
Jeremy waved him off. "Nah, we got this. Go stand over there." He pointed to where Haru was all set up.
Akito glared at him, his right eye beginning to twitch. "愚かなアメリカのパンク. 私はあなたの黄金の尻を打つ前に、より良い自分自身を見てください." He grumbled, walking off.
Natsumi blinked, looking after Akito before she began to laugh, placing her hand over her mouth to try and hold it in. Jeremy blinked in confusion. "What'd he say?" he asked.
She waved him off, "Oh nothing, nothing. You should probably just be more respectful." She said, before heading off to start the scene.
The blonde simply shrugged and followed after her, getting into position. Back at his spot next to Haru, Akito continued to glare at the American. "I fucking hate that kid. Remind me to blacklist him when we finish." He said.
"At least he'll look pretty in the pictures." Haru chuckled, giving his friend a smirk.
"Not if I punch him in the face." he replied. "Let's just get this over with, I have a conversation to finish with Natsumi."
Haru shrugged and lifted his megaphone once more as he focused. "Alight you idiots! Action!" he declared.
"No, no, no! No! No!" Akito yelled for at least the twenty-fifth time. "Cut! It's all wrong!" he said, waving his hands in the air.
Natsumi sighed, slumping over with annoyance. She was so tired of hearing him say that, they were on the fifth commercial and for every single one Akito had found something wrong, though this time it was nothing she did. Whenever he got mad or called cut it was because something Jeremy had done. But she'd had to redo the scenes too, and it was seriously beginning to wear. "What now?" she asked, trying her best not to sound as irritated as she was.
Akito walked over to them. "Jeremy, if I told you once I told you a thousand times, quit leering at Natsumi. This is not a sex commercial, it is about the resort. You are selling the resort."
"Well if I keep doing such a terrible job, why don't you show me how it's done maestro?" Jeremy sneered, crossing his arms.
"I will." The Uchiha said, taking Natsumi's hand and leading her back to the starting point on the beach, where they were supposed to be filming the couple walking during the sunset, which they were losing. "Haru, we're taking it from the top!" he announced. "Get it all ready once more!"
Haru rolled his eyes and positioned his camera once more, before giving him a thumbs up. Natsumi pat her face, trying to keep herself from looking tired. "Okay." She nodded. Haru called action once more and they started the scene, walking with one another along the beach, joining hands as the waves crashed against them perfectly. Haru blinked, moving forward and smirking as he zoomed in, using his cinema skills capturing exactly what he wanted, their faces.
"Perfect." He whispered.
Akito himself was in heaven, being able to hold Natsumi's hand like this. He let all of his stress and worries wash away, feeling so much lighter as he looked down and smiled at her. She was so beautiful, he would cherish this fake moment forever. As he wondered what life would be like if he and Natsumi actually were a couple, he got caught up in the moment, especially when she smiled back at him, that cute blush to her cheeks. So, he leaned down and kissed her lightly, feeling the electricity pass between them in the small gesture. And when Haru called cut after they pulled away, he smiled genuinely. "That's how it's done." He said softly, squeezing her hand for reassurance, since he knew she was exhausted.
Natsumi blinked, staring up at him until she heard and angry yell from beside them. "What was that?!" Jeremy demanded, glaring at Akito. "I thought we couldn't change the writing!" he said, taking Natsumi's wrist and pulling her towards him. She tripped a bit and lost her balance, crashing against him. "It's okay Natsumi, I'll get rid of that suit's taste." He smirked, leaning down to meet her lips.
That was when Akito lost it, quickly reaching out and yanking Jeremy back, before punching him square in the face and knocking him back. As Natsumi began to fall with the blonde, Akito grabbed her hand and kept her up, pulling her against his side. "You fucking asshole! You broke my money-maker!" Jeremy yelled, holding his bleeding nose.
Akito glared at him. "I am tired of you." he stated. "From this point forward, you are fired, and whether or not you will actually be paid is debatable." He said, wrapping his arm around Natsumi's waist and holding her to keep himself calm. "You are rude, and difficult to work with, and quite frankly, a terrible actor. You disrespected Natsumi, and everyone else here." He seethed.
"You're the one who said we couldn't change the script and kissed her anyways!" the blonde said. "That's sexual assault!"
"Natsumi, do you feel like I assaulted you in any way?" Akito asked, looking down at the pink haired woman.
She blinked, staring at him for a bit before glancing at Jeremy. "How can you sexually assault me?" she asked, smiling as an idea hit her to solve all this and make sure Akito was not at fault at all. She met Jeremy's gaze and shrugged. "He's my boyfriend, so that's natural."
"He is?" everyone, including Jeremy, asked.
Akito nodded, mostly trying to bide some time so that he could have an inner dance in his mind. "Yes, I am." He practically beamed.
"Yup." She confirmed, but pulled away from them both. "But I am exhausted, so I'll see you later?" Natsumi said, looking up at Akito before she headed off with Vincent close behind her.
The Uchiha sighed. "Alright, let's get all this put away." He said, gesturing to all of the equipment. Then he pointed to Jeremy. "And get him out of my resort as soon as possible." He ordered, before walking over to Haru. "Please tell me we actually have something we can show my father and the board."
"Well…" Haru sighed. "You weren't insane this time…I really didn't like him. But I think I got enough footage to make something we can show them. Let me play with it a bit tonight and tomorrow, and we'll meet for dinner and I'll show you what I've got. Sound good?"
"Yeah." He nodded, clapping his friend on the shoulder. "I know you'll pull through, and if not, it's my ass on the line." He chuckled humorlessly. "Just don't stay up all night working on it."
The brunette only smirked. "Please. You know I'll save you like I always do."
"Don't go getting an inflated head." Akito said, walking back towards the hotel to finish up some work for the day, since they had started late. He only hoped he would be able to focus, because after everything that had happened, he just didn't know what to think. All he knew was that he definitely needed to talk to Natsumi before he went crazy.
A/N:For any of you who were wondering, this is translation of what Akito said to Jeremy in Japanese.
"Stupid American punk. Better watch yourself before I beat your golden ass."