Sugata had somehow regretted sharing his room with Takuto. As soon as the sunlight passes through the curtains, his eyes were a bit blinded and his body had reflexively turned to the other side…and there he saw Takuto's ever serene sleeping form, his body was still turned towards him as it was last night. He sat up but didn't let his eyes wander off the boy.
Takuto would seem like one who turns around in his sleep, but it was different, the opposite actually. His body was still fully enveloped within the bed sheets and his head lied perfectly on the pillow. Takuto was definitely not a loud sleeper. But it didn't matter how Takuto was when he sleeps, he was sure he would still find the boy attractive. Beautiful ruby jewels peered slowly through shaking eyelids. When his eyes were fully open, he gave out a big grin. "Ohayou, Sugata!" Takuto greeted with his face a bit red.
Sugata returned the greeting and smiled back at the red haired teen. He got out of bed and headed for the closet. Turning his head to Takuto, he informs the other that there were spare clothes for him in the closet. Takuto quickly sat up and gratefully replied.
Getting out of the bed, Takuto stretched his arms high as he yawned. He definitely had a nice sleep. He was sure he would be too nervous to sleep in the same room, but he guessed he was getting used to Sugata near him all the time, or was it the other way around and he was the one clinging onto the other. His thoughts were discarded when Sugata removed his upper pajamas. Takuto quickly turned around. 'Wait! We're both guys so why am I embarrassed?' He nodded to himself. He turned around again and saw Sugata in his underwear. Steam came out of his face. He wasn't so embarrassed he was changing but what was making him flustered is the fact that this situation was a bit similar to those fictions Wako occasionally showed him, doing it as "her way of trying to support him". But he couldn't help but think on how it just made him confused and easily flustered, hence the reason backfiring.
Sugata was a bit busy changing but he still noticed Takuto's restless mood. By the time he finished, Takuto clumped like a ball in a corner of the room, his back facing him and his head had some steam going out. "What's wrong, Takuto?" He asked and walked towards the teen after placing spare clothes on Takuto's bed.
"N-Nothing!" Takuto answered in a monotone voice as he quickly stood up. "I'll also be changing." Walking past Sugata without even looking at him, he took the clothes Sugata placed on his bed. "I need to use the bathroom as well!" He rushed to the door. Opening it, he saw Tiger with a surprised face.
She retracted her hand, because she was just about to knock, and smiled. "Bochama, Takuto-sama, breakfast is ready."
"I-I understand." Takuto confirmed and she turned to go back to the dining hall. Takuto also readied to go out. As he walked out, he ran into Wako, who was headed for Sugata's room. She giggled as she pointed a finger to his clothes.
"You should get changed. But it looks good on you so it's also fine if you don't." It was only a few steps farther to reach Sugata's room. She patted Takuto on the shoulder and carried on to her destination. She waved at him before going inside and closing the door.
Takuto wondered what she was up to but decided to go onwards to the bathroom. Coincidentally, he really did need to use it.
"So, how was it?"
"What?"
"Last Night!" She pouted. "I even gave you ideas and advice to help you." She pointed at Sugata as she marched closer.
"Then I deduce that Tsubaru barging in was part of the plan?" Sugata gently pushed her hand aside.
"What?"
"That guy has the worst timing as always…" Sugata mindedly massaged the bridge of his nose.
Wako stared at her childhood friend for a short while and sighed. She walked towards Takuto's bed and sat on it. Crossing her arms, she sighed again, getting Sugata's attention. "You're both so SLOW!"
Sugata kept his cool demeanor despite having a questioning look.
"Then, why was Takuto-kun going out in pajamas?"
"He was going to change."
"Can't he do it here?"
"He also needed the bathroom."
Wako mumbled. "More like he was too embarrassed… 'Well, maybe it was my fault.' She thought. She regretted ever showing her self-made fanfiction of the two to Takuto.
Hearing Wako mumble Sugata had to ask if she was hiding something.
"If it makes you more secure, I'll tell you now." She paused making Sugata more confused than he already is. The next words were a shock. "Takuto-kun likes you, too." She specifically said 'too' to indicate that Takuto had the same affections Sugata had. Wako was not one who would joke about something like this, Sugata was aware of that and that's why his eyes widened a bit immediately after the information was processed. Wako was regretting it a bit that she told him, but after a few seconds, she decided it was worth it. Sugata was beet red and quickly covered his face with his right hand. It was the first time she saw Sugata like that, even though they grew up together. She was also regretting not bringing a camera. "Well, now that you can be sure he won't say no, you can easily say it to him easily, right?"
Sugata recovered a bit of his composure and retracted his hand from his face. "If that's the case then why doesn't Takuto himself say anything?"
"Well, he already told me everything. He even apologized to me, he's so cute like that~" She stated as a matter of fact. "Getting back to the topic…Takuto couldn't tell you because he doesn't want you to hate him."
"Why?"
"The usual stereotype…you're both guys, he's scared you might hate him if you find out he likes you. I was surprised at how Takuto-kun could have thought like that since it wasn't like him. He's usually so optimistic." She intertwined her hands and pushed them forward, stretching her arms. "But no matter how you look at it, his decision for staying here, isn't it his heart talking?" She spoke out her thoughts and giggled yet again when she turned to see Sugata flushed.
Sugata had nothing to say or comment about her words. He knew Wako was amazing but this was freaking him out a bit.
"About Tsubaru-kun," She continued when she got Sugata's attention back. "You said he interrupted you last night?"
"Yeah, something about a concert…" Sugata said in a very displeased tone. "I can't really refuse if Takuto wants to go…"
"Then let's go together." Wako quickly took out tickets. "Here, he gave me yours, too!" She chirped disregarding Sugata's displeased look.
It was by this time Takuto came back to the room. "Sugata, Wako, let's go!" He hurried them, knowing that the food is waiting. He immediately noticed Sugata. He was sure that Sugata was facing the door when he came in, but he was suddenly facing the window now. "What's wrong, Sugata?"
Wako smiled while looking at Sugata's back. "He just feels a little off at the moment." Standing up, she walked towards the door. "Let's go, Takuto-kun."
"Ah, but…"
"You go on ahead. I will join you after a while." He felt Takuto smile behind him.
"Okay. But hurry it up, you can't make food wait!" He scolded playfully and left with Wako.
After Sugata had gotten a hold of himself, he followed the two to the dining room. There he saw the two of them chatting and laughing, sitting at their usual spot. Takuto quickly noticed him and waved at him, showing off his usual bright smile.
"Sorry, I had to think." Sugata casually sat on his spot and smiled back. "Speaking of which, Takuto…"
"Hmm?" Takuto postponed his movement, for he already had the plate of omelet in his hands as Tiger was giving it to him, and turned to Sugata.
Sugata couldn't help but chuckle. "Is it possible if you would sit here?" Sugata pointed at the seat closest to him. The girls were speechless, even Wako, who had splattered yet again the juice she was drinking. Wako was surprised at Sugata's actions and a bit frightened at his gentleman smile.
Takuto, the person in question, was even more baffled. Putting the omelet down on the table, he could only get out a "Huh?" from his mouth.
"I want you to sit here." Sugata insisted yet he had the smile of an angel, his background even sparkling.
Takuto blushed a bit. It was kind of weird for Sugata to insist something like that. He wasn't sure what was happening but maybe he just wanted to chat more closely with him? Takuto shook his head, to throw off the thought. "O-Okay…?" Bringing his food, he did as requested and sat at the seat at the edge of his side of the table, closest to Sugata. "Wako should also seat there too." Takuto pointed his view to the seat opposite to him.
"I-I'll be going ahead! Thanks for the food!" Taking a piece of bread, she headed for the exit.
"Ah, but you haven't even finished half…" Takuto noticed. "Are you sure?"
"I need to discuss something with Sarina-buchou, we're meeting up soon." Waving a hand at the two, she left the room. As she closed the door, a smile crept to her face. 'I would have gotten in the way if I stayed. I hope Tiger-san and Jaguar-san understood the situation.' She was happy Sugata was starting to actually be at the offense. She trod, giggling every few moments. She was hoping to watch but Sugata and Takuto would immediately notice her. Oh well, she will just ask the red-haired boy later at the club meeting or the concert.
Tiger and Jaguar had excused themselves after serving everything they have prepared thus leaving the two alone. Takuto chirped and once again praised the food after another bite. "Really, the food here is the best!"
Sugata rested his arm on the table and laid his chin on his palm, smiling while observing how Takuto enjoyed the food. It was an adorable sight. "Glad you like it. Here, you can eat my share, too." He offered his plate to Takuto.
"What's wrong? Are you not hungry?" He kept on glancing at Sugata while taking another bite. "Sugata, it's not good to starve yourself. Especially, if it's breakfast, you should eat your fill!" Takuto plunged his fork to a wiener and pointed it to Sugata. He grinned. "That's what my grandpa told me!"
Sugata chuckled. "I guess you're right." Before Takuto could realize that he still didn't retract his hand, Sugata ate the wiener directly from Takuto's fork. After chewing and swallowing, he made sure to prevent his lips from smirking as Takuto had a faint red tint on his face. "I am fine with this…"
"O-Okay…" Takuto averted his eyes away and just had his head down as he ate.
Because Takuto had his head down a bit, his hair covered most of his eyes, making Sugata unable to read his emotions at the moment, but faint blush was still there ever present on his cheeks. Maybe…this was a start of a bad habit.
11 am, on their way to the old school building for the club meeting…
They had the silent atmosphere since early this morning during breakfast. Seeing Takuto react was a bit enjoyable Sugata couldn't agree more, but if it was like this…he needed to think of something. "Takuto, about a while ago…"
Takuto jolted but quickly turned to Sugata. "W-What is it, Sugata?"
"Are you fazed of the happening this morning?"
Takuto couldn't really say 'yes' knowing it would lead into a more awkward conclusion. He was just surprised at how scenes from Wako's stories keep popping up. Surely, Sugata had an explanation for his action. "I was just surprised, that's all."
"So Takuto hasn't experienced being fed?"
"Eh?"
"Since I was a kid, my appetite would always change…My body just won't accept anything…"
"So it was like that this morning?"
"Yeah, when that happens, I would always be fed by another."
'Is that why he has maids?' Takuto brought a hand to his chin trying to absorb everything he was told. "I see…it must have been tough…so it became a habit?"
'He really believed it…' Sugata didn't know if he should be amused how gullible the boy was or be happy on how understanding he was…
"But I don't mind…because Sugata is important." Takuto, with all his heart, honestly said.
Staring at Takuto's smiling face as he was told something like that…he had the urge to want to kiss him. They were a few meters away from the old school building, and he couldn't really say it there. He gentle grabbed Takuto's wrist, making the other stop and turn to him. "Takuto…about you…"
"Sugata!"
Sugata's eye twitched. Of course this kind of thing always happened…Both boys turned opposite of the direction their heading and saw the twins.
Sunako's excitement quickly vanished as she saw Takuto beside Sugata. Sure, together, they were an eye candy, but instinctively, she knew Takuto was an enemy…to her anyway. Nevertheless, she kept running and widely smiled as she held onto Sugata's arm.
"Good Morning!"
Sugata greeted back in an annoyed manner.
"Good Morning." Takuto greeted as well, his shoulders twitching at the quick glare he received. 'Eh?' He just hoped that was just misconception on his part.
Sunao had caught up with her and tried to catch his breath. His gaze quickly went to Takuto. "Hey, you're Tsunashi Takuto-kun, right?"
"Yeah." Takuto immediately responded.
Sunao stared at him harder and closer, his head going up and down. "So you really are a guy…cosmetics and clothes are scary…and here I thought I finally found a cuter girl than Wako…" He finally stepped back, putting distance between them.
Sugata removed the hold around his arm. He was really getting annoyed at how the twins just do what they want…plus he wanted to punch his cousin for moving to close to Takuto. "What are you two doing here?"
"Come on, it's a Saturday and we've got nothing to do, plus the concert isn't until this evening…"
"Sunako just dragged me off." The brother huffed and crossed his arms… "And now it's worse since we bumped into you." He looks back to Takuto. "I guess there are guys who really have that hobby, huh."
Takuto twitched, knowing exactly what he was saying. "N-No! That was…"
"I think it's disgusting…" Sunako added, sounding like the very adjective she mentioned. Her smirk wasn't wiped off until Sugata slapped her, almost making her topple off. Her eyes widened. It took her almost ten seconds to understand what happened and after bringing her shaking hand to her cheek.
"Sugata! How dare you!" Sunao lashed out, covering Sunako.
Sugata went in front of Takuto, looking down at them. "I see you guys haven't really trained your language. Sunako…you already know whose fault it is…"
"But you didn't have to HIT her!" Quickly getting a handkerchief from his pocket, Sunao covered his sibling's cheek.
Sunako quickly looked up to Sugata with hurt eyes, tears trickling in her eyes. Her yes shifted to Takuto, giving him the same look but with more contempt, to which after she pace away with Sunao running after her.
"S-Sugata…" Takuto reached out his hand, but before it could reach the other's shoulder Sugata turned around smiling. He quickly retracted his hand.
"Are you okay, Takuto?"
"I'm fine…" Takuto felt maybe he was really causing Sugata trouble. 'Disgusting…huh…I guess not everyone is like our classmates…' The thought was stalled as he thought of Sugata.
"Let's go, Takuto." Sugata gently grabbed his wrist and continued to walk.
"N-Nee, Sugata…" Takuto called as they walked.
"Hm?" Sugata just gave a sound to let Takuto know he was listening even if he didn't turn his head.
Takuto knew he was going to sound weird but he couldn't help it. "Does Sugata also think of it as 'disgusting'? The whole cross-dressing thing…" Takuto started to regret asking anything after Sugata just kept silent for a long time. After they came into the entrance door of the old school building, Sugata looked at all directions before turning back to Takuto.
"I don't, Takuto"
The sudden response surprised Takuto. "Eh?"
"I could never think of you having anything in common with such a word." He comforted. "Besides, you didn't wear it because you like it."
Takuto really, really liked Sugata's gentle side. "Sugata…your relationship with your family…I think I'm making it worse."
"Takuto-kun! Sugata-kun! It's good that you're here quite early!" Wako came running to them with Sarina, Tiger and Jaguar walking together after her. Wako didn't stop running. Passing by the pretty boy couple she pulls Sugata, dragging him off and leaving a wide-eyed Takuto.
*Wako had dragged Sugata to a room on the second floor on the opposite side of the building where she left Takuto and the others.*
"Then? What happened?" Wako excitedly asked.
"I haven't told him yet."
"WHAAAAT? WHY?" She raged, her hands gripping the front of Sugata's shirt.
Sugata quickly released himself from her grasps. "The timing isn't always agreeable…"
"I left you alone during breakfast!" She retorted. "I even skipped such a wonderful feast just to give you a chance…"
Sugata looked away. 'So you're upset about food?'
The door was suddenly slammed open. "WHAT'S WRONG, WAKO?"
"No, it's nothing." Sugata calmed the panting Takuto down.
"B-But, she screamed so loud…"
"You're good, Takuto. You came in about 20 seconds. Plus you guys were in the lowest floor." Wako applauded. "You should try joining the track and field team."
Takuto slumped down to the floor. "What…I did that for nothing…
"The others?" Sugata asked as he passed him.
"They followed me but I guess they already noticed that it wasn't an emergency so…"
"I'll meet with them." Sugata left the room, sliding the door close and leaving the two alone.
"What were you talking about with Sugata?" Takuto started as he heard Sugata's fading footsteps.
Wako smiled. "About Subaru-kun!"
"O-Oh. U-Um, Wako…about Sugata…"
"About Sugata-kun?"
"Does he really not get along with his family?" Takuto stood up fixing the shirt he was lent.
"What does Takuto-kun think?" Wako wanted Takuto's opinion. She wanted to know how he understood Sugata's situation.
"Well, I think it's really complicated and all…I don't really know much about Sugata, now that I think about it, it's the first time I heard about him having problem with eating…"
Wako blinked, she did not get what Takuto just said. "Problem with eating?"
"Something about appetite…and necessarily have someone to feed him."
Wako was getting lost. "Who told you that?" Wako knew somehow, no, it was obvious who it was who gave false information. 'Don't tell me…Sugata-kun…'
"He even developed a bad habit of eating from other people's utensils." Takuto said.
'T-That rascal…' She can't believe Sugata wasted that important time alone.
Outside…
Sugata faked his fading footsteps and made sure to hide his presence. For some reason, he knew the two were gonna talk. Wako has been saying Takuto would always talk to her, so he was just a bit, if not very, curious.
"…and necessarily have someone to feed him."
Sugata inwardly laughed.
"Who told you that?"
"He even developed a bad habit of eating from other people's utensils…"
Sugata quickly covered his mouth with his hand, doing his best to avoid any laughter or sound leaving his lips. Takuto really did believe him…
"But, I'm happy…at least I was able to know more about Sugata."
A smile emerged from his lips after removing his hand from it, a deep blush forming on his face. Takuto really did like him as Wako said…
"Takuto-kun, you're red!"
"Don't yell, Wako!"
"I really think you should tell him how you feel, Takuto-kun…"
Sugata became really attentive especially with the pause after Wako's suggestion.
"He already has troubles of his own…I don't want to add to it."
Sugata sighed inwardly. In no way did he ever think of the boy as anything negative. As if Wako read his mind, the next sentence surprised him.
"Since when did Sugata-kun say you were a trouble to him?"
'Wako…'
Sugata immediately saw the other three actors in the club, mainly his maids and their club president. He quickly pursed a finger to his lips, the three immediately understanding what he meant… 'to not tell he was there'.
In the room…
"I really think you should tell him how you feel, Takuto-kun…"
"He already has troubles of his own…I don't want to add to it."
"Since when did Sugata-kun say you're a trouble to him?" Wako followed Takuto, who was heading for the door. "Takuto-kun, please…when I leave I don't want to have regrets…especially you…"
"Stop flirting!" Sarina opened the door, surprising the two who were just inches away from it. "It's time for the meeting."
"The play was delayed, huh? I'm surprised you agreed to that, President." Wako started to discuss between the actors.
"I actually feel bad for postponing it, because you won't be staying for long." She said with her head down and eyes closed looking all contemplating. "Subaru said he'll even help us. But now I want to pump up the story a bit…Can either of you use your tongue?" She asked the two boys, primarily looking at Sugata.
"I refuse!" Sugata quickly yet calmly responded to her very casually asked question.
Takuto wasn't paying attention, and was busy staring out the window but Sugata's sudden response got back his attention and he turned to their club president looking at her questioningly. "What is it?"
Ignoring Takuto's question, she quickly went for the blue-haired teen sitting next to him, giving an all-composed aura around him. "What's the big deal? It's just acting." She asked teasingly, never really expecting any answer.
The girls had all expectant faces, especially the short blonde haired friend beside Takuto, who on the other hand was a bit lost.
*Fantasy*
Imagining the scene where Janus (Wako) leaves and Freid (Sugata) had Lucas (Takuto) pinned to the wall…there was a slight change…
"It's just acting, Takuto…" Sugata whispered, swiftly rising up a hand inside his shirt.
"S-Stop…everyone's watching…" Takuto tried to struggle, his hands pinned up his head with one hand.
"Hmm, don't worry, I'll do you properly later in be–"
"It definitely SHOULD BE exactly like that!" Wako clasped her hands together as her voice high-pitched with excitement. Her blush was imminent as she looked up as is she can see the fantasy in her head.
"Keep a fantasy a FANTASY TO YOURSELF! Don't start saying parts of it out loud!" Takuto quickly countered!
*Abrupt end*
"If Sugata won't do it, I will."
Turning by the entrance of their clubroom, there was the owner of the voice who called, the taller and older Shindou. He walked deeper into the room, stopping beside Sarina.
"Should I personally kick you out and straight home?" Sugata glared with blood shot eyes. That guy had purposely come just to anger him and as always it worked.
"I can't really accept your request since I still have some more work to finish here…" He rolled his eyes around the room, taking Sugata's threat as nothing. His eyes ended back to Takuto. Since he was already here… "Nee, Takuto-chan, is it true you have a scar that's shaped like your mark?"
"E-Eh, yeah." Takuto nodded. Subaru didn't have to ask. It was all in his eyes that he wanted to see it. Takuto went to remove his tie and went to undo a few buttons. During the whole time he did so, he felt an uncomfortable aura directed towards him.
"Cool! This could be a great selling point as an…"
Sugata quickly spoke out, standing up as he did. "Wait a minute, Subaru, I am not hearing this!" The people in the room looked at the two dumbfounded.
"What? It's not like he'll be performing shirtless for them to see the scar. I just want to make it visible." He negotiated with the tone that was already sure he was going to make Takuto say yes.
"He is not going to—"
"Who are you to decide that?"
"U-Umm…" Takuto tried to get their attention. It did as the two turned their heads toward him, he jumped at how strong the emotions they had. "I…have already decided that I'm going to stay here..." He was relieved that his answer made Sugata a bit calmer.
"See?" Sugata strongly told Subaru and motioned back to his seat.
Subaru just sighed. "Alright, alright, I'll give up on that idea…" He tells Takuto half-heartedly but then turns to Sugata, who sat down again. "But I am not giving up on dragging you back home." He turns to leave.
Those words alone made Takuto feel anxious thus making him end up answering back. "That's not fair!" He exclaimed, standing up and surprising all the others. "You said you'll stop forcing him if we won." The words just came out, he couldn't hold it in remembering how Sugata had commented on wanting to stay in the island he grew up in and that he still had a reason to stay.
"I'm telling you now." Subaru quickly replied not a second later after Takuto's last word. "Even if it's Takuto-chan, an outsider has no right to meddle within the affairs of our family." And with that he left.
Takuto felt Subaru had more to say. That was also the first time the guy looked at him with contempt. Maybe…he should stop clinging onto Sugata and meddling in their affairs, but Sugata wanted to stay in the island, so wasn't it best for his family to at least respect his decision? "Darn!" Takuto said under his breath.
The two boys went ahead as Wako said she needed to do some shopping and invited the girls in the drama club (Tiger, Jaguar and Sarina), which were lies…truth to it was Tiger and Jaguar were the one who went shopping while Wako and Sarina stayed at the club room.
"Are those two okay?" Sarina asked Wako as the two of them looked down from the club room window seeing their pretty boy combination.
Wako sighed. "I won't be able to move on if they don't hurry it up!" She whined aloud.
"Could you please tell me details?"
Wako jumped as Sarina gave her the look that said, 'I won't let you leave if you don't spill it.' She forgot she hadn't told the President yet…she quickly surrendered, telling her the gist of what was happening. Sarina intently listened, as her eyes started to shine in determination.
"I see…I knew something was off between those two…but to think they have mutual feelings…it somehow seems stupid they don't know."
"Sugata-kun knows." Wako corrected her. "But it was just recently…I noticed…" She added. She really didn't want to say she told him.
"It's not like Sugata-kun to not assert himself then…he already knows that Takuto-kun likes him back."
"He tried, somehow there's always something that hinders him…" Wako looks down again and sees the two laughing, Sugata then somehow tells the boy something that made him blush and yell at him. "And I get the feeling that Sugata will begin to like it more to tease Takuto-kun than to actually confess to him…" She told in a matter of fact. "That guy…" She said irritably.
N/A
I am really sorry this is too late of an update…I put everything that was in my Desktop in the Recycle Bin in my computer because someone was using it…and I didn't want to expose my secret…but when I restored everything, not everything came back! So I had to start from scratch…even my "Dominance" chapter that was almost finished didn't come back… (cries WAAAAH!)
I hope you guys can forgive me…I'll do my best!
