A DATED

"Tells, Aki. I want to see him tonight. At pool outside." Kaede gave instructions to Sakuragi.

"I will tell him later, boss." Sakuragi nodded his head.

"Ask, Aki. Which dressed he prefer to use. Then you prepared for it."

"Yes, boss."

Sakuragi is about to go when he heard Kaede called him again. "Put the gel hair on table dressed. But don't say anything to Aki. Just put there."

Sakuragi blinked his eyes. He seems confused. Not getting an idea about that. He want to ask, but he thinks, after all, this is not his business. So, he just carrying out this orders. "On it, boss."

I had just finished taking a shower. I stared at dress that Sakuragi prepared for it. He ask me earlier which dressed I preferred to use. I don't really know how to stylish. So, I ended it and just prefer white button shirt and jeans. Which I normally used. Finished getting dressed, I go to table dress to refresh my face. But something caught my attention. Hair gel?

I chuckled when I saw the gel. It's been a while since I got my feet to this mansion. After that, I never have any chance to style my hair. Spiked of course. People in this mansion doesn't have any gel. And I dare not ask Kitsune to provide it. So this is my chance. I will use this gel and spike my hair back.

I went to downstairs and meet Fujima. I heard Fujima scream and point at my face. "Who the hell are you? How can you get in here?"

Suddenly, the three mafia appears. Maki took out his gun and pointed to me. "Kneeling now! Who the hell are you, bastard?"

I put my hands up. And before I can explained to them, Sakuragi shout. "Wait a minute. Akira? Is that you?"

I breathed a sigh of relief. My heart was almost ripped out when Maki pointed his gun to me. "Yeah. It's me, Akira." I smiled to them.

The four mafia eyes wide. They almost can't believe this is me. I wanted to laughed so hard. But I still aware at Maki gun. Can't blame them, they never see my hair spike before.

"Akira. You look so different." Fukuda face is still confused.

Maki put his gun back. "Luckily you're fast, Sakuragi. I almost shot him." Maki face let out a relieved expression.

Sakuragi dashed over me and checked my face right and left with his hands. After he was sure it was me, he laughed like a madman. "Go. Boss is waiting outside. It's your date tonight. Good luck, Aki." Sakuragi grinning and patted my back. I wonder what he's meaning. A date? Good luck? I felt a bit nervous.

As soon I reached the pool, I saw Kaede. He stood with his back. I noticed his dressing. Kaede only use black long sleeve and black jeans. He seems like normal teenagers. And when I took surrounding, I was stunned.

I see the table with candy light dinner. A lot of food is served on it. Kaede didn't seem to notice my presence. I approached him. And I called him out.

"Boss."

Kaede turned to me as soon as he heard his name. His face looked surprised. He didn't utter any word. He just simply stare at me. Like he didn't recognize me. I smiled to him.

"It's me, boss. Akira. Your maid and your coffee machine." I explained.

Kaede was still staring at my face. Then, he smiled. "Come. Sit here."

I obliged. We sat facing each other. Kaede was still staring. I can feel my faces was reddened.

"What's your name, Aki?" Finally, Kaede spoke. He was asking me. And his voice was soothing.

I blinked at him. What questions it is? Is he already know my name right? But I don't want to barked with him. So, I tell my name again.

"Akira. Akira Sendoh, boss."

"You know my name, Akira?" Kaede throw me another question. Of course I know his named right? I don't have any clue what is going on now. So, I just obliged.

"Kaede, boss." I answered him.

"Say my name again."

"What?"

"I said, say my name again, Akira."

I'm getting more confuse. What is wrong with him?

"Kaede."

"Say it again."

"Kaede."

"Are you hurt?" Suddenly, Kaede asked. Hurt? I think he is the one who hurt now.

"Boss, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to be rude. But you made me confused. Why don't you just straight to me? I mean, you asking my name yet you already know. Then you ask me your name. Though, I already know your name. And now you ask me if I'm hurt? What is going on, boss?"

Kaede just stared at me. I am afraid that he will be impressed by my words. I wanted to apologize. But before I can speak, Kaede took out small box.

"Open it." Kaede said.

I took the box and opened it. What I see is just that old colorful bandages and licorice. As soon as I get the meanings of this stuff. I was surprised. I want to cry. I want to laugh. Mixed emotions. That's it. I remembered now. Of course. The man in front of me is my lost little friend. My pretty boy.

I stared at the box for a while. Then, I'm looking at Kaede and smiled. He looked at me back. The same looking when I ask him for the first time when I saw him.

"I forgot to ask, what's your name?" I smiled to him.

"Kaede. Just call me, Kaede." Then, Kaede smiled.

I can really feels my tears now. I got up from the chair and went to him. "Can I hug you?" I found myself asking him.

Kaede stood up and extended his hand. I hug him. Very tight. And Kaede hug me back. This is it. My little friend pretty boy. That I was longing. That I thought I would never meet him again. And finally my tears fell.

I released the hugging. I cupped his face. And leaned down to kiss his forehead. After that, I facing him. I saw Kaede eyes was reddened. Maybe he was crying too. I feel so warm. Very warm. This is the feeling I felt a long time ago before. And now I feel it again.

"Why didn't you come on that day, Kaede?" I'm waiting for you. Almost everyday I'm waiting for you at Central Park." I muttered to him.

"Now you know who I am? This is the reason why I didn't came to meet you at that day, Akira." Kaede explained.

I can't help but I leaned down again to kiss him. But not his forehead. I kissed Kaede on his lips. When I feel Kaede kiss me back, I smiled. I sneaked my hands to his waist. And I feel Kaede hands around my neck.

Our kissed full of passion and we deepened our kiss. I licked Kaede lower lip with my tongue and plunged my tongue inside his mouth. Tongue fighting each other. Our heads tilting side by side, exploring with each other mouth.

Our heated kisses only ended when Kaede pulled away as he tried to breathe. No words uttered. I look at him. And Kaede looked at me back. His face flushed. I can't help but chuckle to him.

"Who give you permission to kiss me like that, Akira?" Kaede broke the silence.

I laughed at him and bent down again to planted chaste kiss. Kaede glaring and his face turned red.

"Let's continued later. I'm famishing. Shall we eat now?" I managed.

Kaede nodded and we started our dinner. I was the one who overload happy. Why not? This is what I want. Something I didn't expect. It's more beautiful than I imagined. I stare at Kaede. How can I didn't recognize that face from early? What a fool am I. So many clue already yet I still didn't get it. Is this a wisdom? After many difficulties I went through?

"Boss, what are--"

"Kaede. Once again you call me boss, I smacked your face." Kaede glared at me. I smiled to him. This is us. When Kaede glaring, I smile.

"Okay, Kaede."

"Just finish quick this dinner. And then, let's go to my room." Kaede gave orders.

"Oh, what for?" I smirked

"Make it happen." Kaede smirked back.

This is going to be a long night.