Hi there it's me again ^_^

I really would like to apologize for updating really, really late for this story. A lot of crazy things had happened that before I knew it; it's been over a few weeks since I posted the first chapter. I really apologize for the delay. Hontoni gomen (bows)

I hope this chapter makes up for the long wait (crosses finger)

Before I forget thank you so very much to those of you have left the reviews, favourite and followed this story, I am truly grateful and humbled by your response. ^_^

Anyways enough with my ranting,

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Viewfinder characters; they are the wonderful creations of Ayano Yamane-sensei.

On with the story…
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Chapter 2
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Akihito stared at his friends dumbfounded; how the hell did I lose 1 year worth of memories! The mere idea that he has amnesia is crazy. His head started to hurt of thinking about the predicament he is in. Kou and Takato just stared at Akihito, unsure how to deal with the situation.

Outside Akihito's room the tension in the air was rather suffocating. Asami stared outside the hallway window; he took a cigarette out and gave it a good puff before saying.

"Care to explain what is going on sensei?"

Asami's voice may be calm and composed but his tone is clearly laced with displeasure. Koji understood perfectly that the man in front of him wanted an explanation. He had to choose his words carefully, his heart was beating rather fast, he took a deep breath as to calm himself, and he pushed his spectacles up.

"Takaba-kun may have suffered memory loss after the accident," Koji explained. "This is common for most cases that involved head injuries."

"I am well aware of the fact that he incurred memory loss; you clearly saw what happened in there." Asami retorted in a sarcastic tone." What I wanted to know is will he ever get those memories back?"

"I cannot guarantee that he will be able to get those memories back. We will not know until we perform further test." Koji continued, he can see the displeasure in the other man's eyes after he mentioned the possibility of no memory recall. "We will have yet to determine as to how much of his memory is missing. For now, Takaba-kun will be kept here for observation; it is possible that the memory loss is temporary. If you'll excuse me, I'll go and check on Takaba-kun." Asami nodded in acknowledgement.

Koji turned around and went back to Akihito's room; after explaining to Asami the situation, he had to restrain himself from saying that there is also a high probability that Akihito will not be able to remember. Asami on the other hand, knew that Akihito may or may not be able to remember him at all. Why can't you remember me? His hand curled into a fist. He looked calm outside but deep inside he is boiling with anger.

"Suoh, the man who caused Akihito's accident had he been found yet?" Asami asked in a cold tone

Suoh shuddered a little hearing the tone in his boss' question, "Yes Asami-sama. Currently he is at the warehouse awaiting punishment. What are your orders?"

"Give him the usual treatment, but keep him alive, I will deal with him personally. Go get the car, we'll head back to Sion."

"Hai, Asami-sama" Suoh bowed a little and left

"Kirishima, have all the documents that needed my attention on my desks. I will go over them tonight, and cancel any non-important engagements for today."

"Understood, how about Takaba-kun?"

"Keep Kaito on watch, and have him report of any changes. Only Akihito's friends, the doctor and nurse are allowed to enter the room."

Kirishima nodded in response and followed Asami out of the hospital. Takaba-kun you better remember who Asami-sama is or else… a cold chill swept through Kirishima just thinking of what his boss will do if Akihito doesn't remember him.

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The silence in the room was broken when Koji entered; the three friends were silent, it was a completely different atmosphere from when the two young men barged in.

"I will be asking you to leave now; I have to continue with my examination."

Akihito looked up with pleading eyes and said; "can't they stay? I'm sure they would not be a bother."

Koji stared at Akihito and his friends, weighing the options; finally deciding that it would be beneficial if there were someone whom Akihito trusted and know in the room that can vouch for the information that he would be able to get from the young man. "Ok they can stay."

"Thank you sensei." Akihito gave a grateful smile.

"I'm just going to ask some series of questions to determine how much you remembered."

"Ano, sensei, Aki may seemed to have lost one year worth of memories." Kou stated, earning a somewhat surprise look from the doctor. "When we asked him about what year it is, he answered 2011." Kou continued.

"Is this true, Takaba-kun?" Koji looked at Akihito, who in turn nodded his head, before saying.

"The last memory I can recall was a stake out job at one of the Shinjuku buildings, I was trying to get a major scoop, but the photos didn't reach print it was somehow stopped."

"And how did you know that it was a memory from 2011?" Koji simply asked. His tone was somewhat unsure and doubtful.

Akihito annoyed that the doctor doesn't believe him, "Because it was the day that my editor informed me to get some shots of the illegal dealings of the Private Secretary of Congress. The photos taken were supposed to certify me as an official crime photographer."

"And what else do you remember?"

Akihito gave him the rundown of the things he remembered. Both Kou and Takato agreed with what Akihito said. Koji took note of almost everything that Akihito said. But Akihito became silent when asked:

"Do you know the man who was in here earlier?"

Akihito just gave him a puzzled look, "Am I supposed to know that person? As far as I know I have yet to meet that man and seeing how well dressed he is I'm sure our worlds are completely different."

The exchanged look between Kou and Takato did not escape Akihito's sharp eye; that he blurted

"There you guys go again. That look on your faces when that man is the subject. Is there something that I need to know that you guys are not telling me?"

Before the Koji can say anything, Kou beat him to the punch and said

"Ano, Aki that was Asami Ryuuichi."

"You're kidding me! Why would such a powerful man know me?"

Kou looked at Takato, who in turn just nodded. "Because you live with him."

"What do you mean live with him?" A frown formed on his forehead, clearly puzzled with the statement. Akihito knew what those words meant but he needed to be sure.

"You live with him." Kou is unsure on how Akihito would take the news if told that he is the man's lover; so he took the subtle way of saying it without using the "L' word. "Both of you, well… share a personal and intimate relationship."

Akihito was beyond bewildered after what he heard. "You're fucking kidding me! Kou, if this is your kind of joke it isn't funny!" Akihito was fuming in anger; both Kou and Takato gave him an apologetic smile. Seeing the faces of his friends riled him up even more.

"Both of you, you better not fuck with me! You both know perfectly well that he is a man, and I AM A MAN! How can you even imply that I would allow myself to become another man's lover!" Akihito stared at his friends menacingly, he knew his friends watch out for him, but the idea of him living with a man, and be a lover to a man no less, is beyond him.

Kou attempted to explain things to Akihito when Koji raised his hand stopped him. "Takaba-kun, I know the information you've heard is too much, why don't you rest up and we'll talk tomorrow."

Still trying to rein on his emotions, Akihito just gruffly answered: "I think that'll be good."

"We're sorry for riling you up Aki." Takato apologized.

Akihito just brushed off the apology. "Just leave, I need to be alone."

Kou, Takato and Koji left Akihito's room. All three men, each caught in their own thoughts was trying to figure out on how to deal with the situation.

"Sensei we sincerely apologize for what happened inside." Kou said after the door was closed

"It was a perfectly natural reaction, although I am partly to be blamed as well that I was not able to control the situation before it got out of hand." Koji simply answered

Takato, leaned back against the wall, crossed his arms, deep in thought and said "But sensei, how can one simple accident cause him to lose one year worth of memories? "

"In most cases amnesia doesn't occur, but there are factors contributing as to why the brain would block off those memories; a possible traumatic incident may have occurred before the accident or the Takaba-kun may have hit is head really hard that a traumatic amnesia occurred". Koji explained.

"But considering that he can remember most of the events all except the year that had passed, there is a possible chance that he may be able to remember, but as to how long it will take, that I have no answer." Koji continued

Both Kou and Takato were listening intently to Koji's explanation. Both determined that Akihito gain his memory back.

"The most that we can do for now is support Takaba-kun as much as possible; we need not force him to remember the events of last year." Koji continued, pleased to see the determination to help their friend out.

"The subject regarding who Asami-sama is, is a delicate matter, I will inform Asami-sama regarding the findings. Just help Takaba-kun get back on his feet; do not purposely open the topic about Asami-sama we don't want to cause him any more stress."

"We understand perfectly sensei." Both the young men bowed and took their leave. Koji went back to his office to write a detailed report of his findings, which he knew that Asami will be asking. Even if it violated the doctor-patient confidentiality he had no choice in the matter. No one says no to Asami Ryuuichi and lived to tell the tale.

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After the three men left, Akihito was left with his thoughts. Still unsettled with the things he heard; he still cannot believe that his own friends would implicate that he would stoop so low as to allow himself to be a man's lover. Damn you Kou, I don't swing that way! He thought angrily.

And if by any remote chance, that I do, why the hell would that man Asami Ryuuichi be my lover? He let out an incredulous grunt. I mean, look at him, he is one of the most powerful figure in Japan, he can have anyone that he wants; and what am I, just a photographer; we are worlds apart. Kou must have a screw loose for thinking that someone as powerful as Asami will settle for someone like me.

His heart twinges a little after he trailed off; a sadness of sort dawned on him, something that he couldn't understand. He brushed the thought aside he started to think about the issue of him having amnesia. Having calmed down a bit, he let out a year worth of sigh. How am I supposed to get my memories back? He quietly asked himself. Why only a year worth of memories?

Unable to get any answers from himself; he was starting to drift himself to sleep when a small voice at the back of his head asked: But would it be so bad not to remember those memories of last year? I mean you know who Kou and Takato are; I'm sure you can still live a normal life; what's a year worth of memories any ways. You can always create new ones, right?

Akihito considered the thought, the logic is irrefutable; yeah memories are important, but hey I'm still able to recognize things and have a recollection of how and who I was; I guess it wouldn't be half bad to not be able to remember that one year that had pass. I can always create new ones, if I remember that one year, that'll be great but if I can't, I guess I wouldn't mind…

There was a slight reluctance in accepting the last train of thought. He somewhat had a feeling that he might not be who he is anymore, if he cannot recall that one year. No point in forcing myself to remember. Feeling exhausted after all that occurred, a small yawn escaped and he finally drifted to sleep.

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Back at Club Sion, Asami was occupying himself with work; the incident at the hospital had not been something that he was expecting. He was relieved that Akihito is doing well, but it did not remove the displeasure he felt learning that Akihito has amnesia; and worst is that the memories that the younger man had forgotten was all about him. The times we shared together should have been something that cannot easily be forgotten, I would have left a very deep impression in you, but why the hell am I the only one you cannot remember?!

Asami still cannot accept the fact of the situation. He kept himself busy with work, although his mind would often wonder towards his boy. His train of thoughts was interrupted when Kirishima came in. He looked up from the documents he was reviewing and saw a somewhat worried look on his usually stoic assistant's face.

Kirishima stood quietly in front of Asami, pushed his spectacles up a little before saying "Asami-sama, Koji-sensei had just sent in the report regarding Takaba-kun's condition." Kirishima handed two folders to Asami before saying "And regarding the accident, it seemed that it wasn't a simple case of hit and run."

Asami stared at his assistant with cold eyes "Are you saying that Akihito was targeted?"

"Hai Asami-sama" Kirishima answered before handing a detailed report of the accident. Asami read through the report, he did not even allow Kirishima to give him the rundown of the information collected. Asami's face showed no signs of emotion, but the tension in the air had turned heavy, Kirishima knew then what his boss is thinking.

"Kirishima get the car, take me to the warehouse." Asami's cold voice broke the suffocating silence

"Understood Asami-sama "

Asami tossed the folders on his desk; his eyes is filled with rage, after reading the reports handed to him; he knew that he needed to make Akihito remember him, he will take all the necessary steps to get the younger man to remember. He took out a cigarette to calm his nerves, and came up with the ideas on how to make Akihito remember him. His thoughts were interrupted when Kirishima informed him that they were ready to leave.

The drive to the warehouse was uneventful, although the tension in the car was unnerving. Kirishima was supposed to be accustomed to this type of atmosphere; but he really wasn't. Every time Asami emits this deadly aura, it will either be because someone had tried to harm Akihito or someone had betrayed his trust; and in this case it was a little of both. Kirishima shuddered with the thought on how the traitor and the accomplice will be dealt with.

Inside the warehouse, a man bound on a pole was getting the beating of his life; his face was all mashed up, eyes were swollen, heavy cut lip; his shirt was open exposing his bare chest and stomach which was also covered with cuts and bruises inflicted with the used of brass knuckles.

The beating was momentarily stopped when Asami and Kirishima came in, the bound man recognized the men who entered. He tried to plead for his release, but his words were stopped by another blow on the gut; the man coughed out blood, breathing heavily he kept his mouth shut.

Clearly in no mood for games, Asami took out his Beretta 92FS from its holster and pointed at the bound man. Eyes filled with rage, yet his face still unnerved "Who ordered you to target Takaba?"

The man tried to answer, but fear kept him from answering. Asami displeased with the silence, shot the man's side clearly missing the vital points. The man wailed in pain, with a staggered breath he answered "Sudou Shuu" Having heard the answer he was looking for, he ended the man's life with one clean shot on the head.

"Kirishima, find Sudou. Once you do, don't do anything to him. Detain him in one of the secluded warehouses. I will deal with that traitor personally." Asami instructed as he placed his gun back to its holster. "Contact Koji I will need to speak with him regarding Akihito's condition and Suoh have the men cleans this up."

"Understood Asami-sama" Both men answered in unison.

Kirishima and Suoh followed Asami out of the warehouse; the starless foreboding sky was disturbed with a flash of lightning and the thunderous roll of thunder. The sky was reflecting the rage that was brewing inside Asami. Suoh and Kirishima just stared at their boss quietly. Sudou you had clearly crossed the line. Kirishima thought after the order to find Sudou was given. Asami-sama isn't going to be forgiving this time. Suoh had the same train of thoughts as that of Kirishima.

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