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 Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:10 pm
The notion that Sai needed someone beside him to sleep hadn't even occurred to Naoko, so at the mention of Izzy... well... the blond just curled up even closer to his brother, making sure that they'd both share each others body heat.
"My fingers are yous for as long as you want them, niisan..." Naoko whispered, amber eyes closing as he took in the scent of Sai, relaxing in the feel of the man beside him. "It's been too long since I felt this safe..." he spoke, exhaling a breath before finding himself drifting off to sleep.
Carefully, Akihiko followed after Izzy. "I won't cry if you insist." he teased, moving between him and the shower faucet.
With the gentlest of ease, the musician reached behind him, taking his partner's wrists and pulling them around his waist, making the man hug him from behind.
"I'm going to turn the water on, but I'm right here. If you feel like you're drowning, Ruki... just hold on to me. I won't let you fall... Yakusoku..." Narcissus whispered, just before turning the faucet.
He put it on warm, just a trickle at first so that he could test the temperature. Cold water would remind Izzy of the ocean... but would warm?
After a few moments, the water was hot so Akihiko turned it up, allowing the droplets to hit his face and chest with Izzy hiding behind him. Carefully, one hand moved down to place itself on top of his lover's hands, holding them... giving him the reassuring feeling that he wasn't there alone.
Then Narcissus turned the water up a bit more, allowing for some of the spray now to go over his shoulders and around his lithe body so that some of it would hit Izzy.
Baby steps...
Akihiko would hold his partner's hand all the way as Izzy took one baby step after another.
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:51 pm
 ~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
Ryu sat in his plush burgundy velour chair, his violin dangling from his limp wrist as he lazily lifted his cellphone to read Naoko's message. Yes, he'd heard. Yes yes, he knew. The fact of the matter was...he couldn't bring himself to worry about things to the degree he felt he really should. He was tired. Beyond tired, really. His life had become a near constant stream of writing music, practicing, orchestrating, re-writing, publicizing...the list went on and on. How long had it been since the last time he saw Naoko, again? Matter of fact...how long since he last saw sunlight? It were as though he had become one of those overly romanticized vampires everyone was going on about these days. Gotcha. Take care, love. he texted back, sliding his phone onto the cherry wood side table, closing his eyes for a moment. There was still so much work to be done if he were to meet his deadlines for the new album. His happiness was going to have to wait a bit longer. ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:01 pm
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
Sai only nodded when Naoko spoke. He was drifting off too. His body felt natural sleeping next to his brother. Everything was quiet and comfortable. They both needed this...didn't they. That really wasn't a question but the honest truth.
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:-  Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
"Ok..." he whispered back in response as he held on tightly and leaned against Akihiko. He could hear the water but fortunately it wasn't on him. However, he could feel it around his toes but that wasn't so bad.
He could hear the water and eventually some of it hit him. Instinctively, he flinched but then he started feeling it's warmth. And well Ruki liked being warm much more than cold. Akihiko was using Ruki's own body against him...or to help him so the case may be.
Because soon, little by little a small sigh surfaced from behind the taller man and his hands reached up to slide on Akihiko's back in the warm water rivulets. "Oh...that's nice...and warm." he said with a much more interested voice. Maybe, there were moments when water could be ok again?
He still felt safer with Akihiko right there. He couldn't drown or die here.
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:07 pm
kawaita tsumori ame ga tsuzunaku katari kakeru namida wa seijaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeruChiyou lay in bed, undressed save for a sheet gracing him with a bit of modesty. He was happy, to say the least. Very happy. But...was he satisfied? The question kept popping into his head. Was happiness really happiness without complete satisfaction? Was what he had really what he wanted in life? Stretching like a cat, the kid let out a purr-like sigh. He'd been working on rehabilitating, learning how to function without his vision to the best of his ability. Most of all, he'd started hitting the studios to try and learn choreography for his shows. Dancing blind was a lot harder than he thought, and his body was worse for wear because of it...but no way was he going to give up. If he lost the ability to perform, he lost everything, as he saw it. On top of all those thoughts...there was one other little thing niggling at him. Something he couldn't bring himself to say to anyone. Nakai was still the only person he could see clearly...but...there was one other. On TV...he'd been listening to something about Ishi and Akihiko on a news program...and as he gazed blankly at the screen, the figure of his former manager slowly came into focus. He could see Ishi, too. Well...at least that once he could. Sort of. It would take seeing the man in person to tell if he could really look at the man or if it were just his mind putting an image out there for him. Rolling over onto his belly, the small blond snuggled into his pillow and just...thought. karada o tsutau ame ni furueru awai omoi guren no yuuwaku ni...samayou yoru ga akeru
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:10 pm
(((OOC: ANI-CHAN!!! -tackle/hug/glomp/nuzzle- OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I MISSED YOU!!!!!! -cuddle- Naoko: I missed you too! Nakai: Me too!!! ))) ~ ~ ~
Almost asleep.... so very close to asleep... but then Naoko felt his phone on the edge of the futon vibrate.
Carefully with his free hand, the blond picked it up and looked at the text. He then proceeded to, with said one hand, send a message back.
Ryu-kun, what do you want for Christmas? Would it be possible for you to meet me at Shou's place the day after Christmas? I know tomorrow's Christmas Eve and you're probably busy, but... I'd like you to be there. Seems I'm helping Shou with his nephew for a while. Maybe he won't mind if you stay over? Just... don't work too hard, akuma-kun.
I worry about you...
-Naoko
Yawning, the blond closed his eyes again, the cellphone falling from his fingertips as he nuzzled in next to his brother.
Akihiko turned in Izzy's embrace, the man's fingers on his back feeling awkward.
Especially since their little escapade the night before really did have him feeling more pain than usual.
Instead, he just looked down at his partner, hair falling over his face as the water now hit his back... easing some of the soreness with it's warm touch.
"See.... I told you it would be nice. Think of this as a hot tub... a way to get warm when it's cold. All this steam... like a sauna... and we're both caught in the middle of this warm blanket of tiny little water droplets. It isn't so bad, is it?" Narcissus asked, his hands on Izzy's hips protectively.
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:16 pm
Nezumi stared out at the sky, cup of hot cocoa in hand. He'd stayed where he was told, done what he was told, but his mind was far away, in Japan.
What really killed him was when the news got to him that Hiroki's sister had passed.
As hurt as he was, as angry as he was...the thought tormented him.
No matter what Hiroki had done to him...the thought of the man in pain caused him hurt as well.
Taking another sip of his drink, the mouse let out a sigh. It wasn't his place to worry about Hiroki's affairs. He had nothing to do with the man outside of the fact that they worked for the same company, now. It was unfortunate, nothing more.
The mouse spent a long while looking out the window trying to convince himself of that.
When he was next needed, he'd be called. As for now, he had all his affairs in order and there were no more phone calls to make or papers to fill out and file, fax, or mail.
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:16 pm
For his own part, Nakai was sitting in Chiyou's living room, an acoustic guitar in his hands and a cup of coffee sitting on the table before him. Absently strumming the notes to one of his songs, the blond watched the television, catching up on the latest bits of entertainment news.
Mainly that Narcissus was getting put through a shredder as far as he could tell, by the media.
He wondered how his rival and Lucky were doing over in America, and knew instinctively that Chiyou worried a lot about them, more-so than he did. But it seemed Shou had come home, and knowing that Shou was still alive as well had actually made Nakai... happy?
Actually, it had made him VERY happy... because he still wanted to learn from Shou... play a gig with the man if he ever got the chance. He knew Chiyou would be great singing a song while the two of them ripped it up on their guitars.
And as the days had progressed after Chiyou's accident, the 'kid' had begun to get more of his spark back, especially after starting to go into the studio on a daily basis. Nakai had stuck around, mainly because his manager wasn't here at the moment and he didn't really feel compelled to throw himself into his music at the moment.
Not with so much going on around.
Plus there was the fact that he really had started to develop a sort of attachment to Chiyou... moreso than he ever had before. Chiyou was... different. He was feisty, and that Nakai enjoyed, but he also needed him... and that was perhaps the most important part.
Thus, Nakai still cooked the meals and help the 'kid' out in any way he could... not to mention the two of them were still babysitting a poodle puppy that had somehow fallen in their laps courtesy of Naoko and Ryu, and someone had to make sure the pup kept in line.
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:28 pm
~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
Barely hearing the phone beep over the sound of his violin, Ryu paused and put the instrument down this time, falling back into his chair to read the message he had received. What did he want for Christmas, huh? Well...as far as items, trinkets, and the like...nothing. He had most of it all already. All I want for Christmas is you, doll. I'm sure I can meet you the day after Christmas. I can't wait to see you again. was all he replied. At least there was a hint of a smile on his face now. A little merriment, a little more holiday spirit. Sometimes, a little could go a long way. ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:35 pm
Naoko frowned from his futon, reading the text as he kept nice and snuggled up next to his brother.
But I want to get you something, akuma-kun... I feel bad that you aren't here with me... Please tell me you're not overworking yourself? I want to imagine you all wrapped up in a robe in front of the fireplace, drinking hot cocoa and watching an old samurai movie... not working your fingers to the bone.
-Naoko
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:12 pm
I can no longer return to those days free of bloodshed
These deep scars rooted within me will not disappear...
 These days, nothing was ever very clear to Jun. His mind was always racing, a jumble of thoughts, feelings, desires both good and bad. Work got done, though. The music was taking on a more eclectic feel. Some days it was his usual dark tone, others it would take on a more traditional, romantic feel, and then there were the days where he created songs of anger and rage, with a heavy, industrial feel to them. Music had been consuming him, day in and day out. It was the only thing keeping the madness at bay. At least until tonight. Tonight he couldn't stand it anymore. Heading out donned in all black, he hailed a cab and took it to his destination, where he found a bench in a thicket of trees right across the street from where he wanted to be. Shou's place. He wasn't going to go over there. He'd promised himself that much. Hell, he knew he had no business even being this close, but he was a man divided. He couldn't have him...he couldn't not have him. Sitting there on the bench, he simply regarded the man's home with dark eyes. Eyes that held equal parts insanity and loneliness. It was times like this he didn't even feel human anymore. Hayato didn't know how to feel, or who he really was. Not anymore. But then again...had he really ever? Only in Shou's arms. Only in Sai's. Hide it, Hide it
Hide me...
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:15 pm
(((OOC: Just an FYI moment, Shou/Sai and Naoko and Ko-kun are at an onsen up north. But they'll be back the day after Christmas, when Naoko asked Ryu to come to Shou/Sai's place. I didn't know if you'd picked that bit up... but Hayato stalking Shou/Sai's place... creepy! -hides- Also, I'm gonna head to bed... if you send a message to me via MSN, it SHOULD go to my phone. That's how I've been talking to Kaiko lately since my internet is EVIL. -yawns- I'd stay up longer but I'm all bleh cause I'm anemic and ever since my surgery I sleep a lot (I'm waiting for a 2nd final surgery on the 19th) so I'm online at weird random times. I may check in again tonight though later if I hurt and can't sleep (which is usually the case). Laters! -hugs- I'm so glad you're back!)))
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:27 am
What a shock, it was so surprising,
You looked so small and frail------------------------------------------------}:- Izzy Lucky
At times life can be so enlightening .uoy no nrut nac ti tuB
Ruki nodded and squinted when the hot water hit his face clearer off the salty sweat from last night. It...It did actually feel good. He remember days before the tsunami that he loved the bath...loved being clean in the shower. He really wanted to be at that place again.
"It is nice....nice and hot. You're here and that makes it all the better." Safer - ran through Ruki's head but his shoulders were relaxing and the water wasn't as uncomfortable right now as it could have been. "That's right...you do have a hot tub at home don't you." he said with a small smile. "I guess it's not so bad but you know....I think that's only because I've the best view of the sky right now." he replied as he gazed up into those gorgeous eyes. "And maybe it's also because I'm the luckiest man alive right now."
He did feel that way every time he thought that he finally had this man all to himself. "You know...I really should knock on wood because last night and this morning have been....perfect."
-:{------------------------------------------------I didn't know what to do
I grabbed the tiger by the tail!
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:38 am
Let the Memories of the Evening be...
the first think that you think of------------------------------------------------}:-  Tanaka Michi
Physical Therapist
Fingertips...walking up your spine...a tongue sliding right behind..
Michi had gotten to the MeKA studio a little late and he had thought Nezumi-san would have been there and scolding him for tardiness but he couldn't find him anywhere. It didn't mean he wasn't around though so rather than get caught for being late he got into the studio and started working.
Sometimes things got lost in the translation but the song he had come up with they had decided would be done in English, and then maybe in Japanese too. Michi wasn't brilliant in English but what he had come up with flowed good in that language. And while he pounded out the idea in Japanese, it was actually fun throwing his voice to the other language and playing with it.
Crystal Ishi had sent over a vocal and dance instructor just to help out Michi while he practiced. It made for a very interesting time as they recorded various sessions of his voice. His image wouldn't be much like Akihiko and Shou. He'd be more of a pop number but that wasn't bad. Michi liked the dance type music and the lively playful tunes. It fit his style more.
However, on a break he finally pulled out his phone and tapped out a note.
Hi Nezumi-san,
I've been at the MeKA studio for a couple hours now and have been recording. Didn't know if you were just doing paper work in an office or what but I thought I'd tell you I was here. Are you here at the studio somewhere or are you still in the office? Do you want to meet for Lunch? Michi
-:{------------------------------------------------when you open up your smile and see me.
...Dark Star.
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:43 am
Do you know what you got into
Can you handle what I’m ’bout to do------------------------------------------------}:- SAI
No escaping when I start .traeh ruoy nwo I ni m'I ecnO
Beautiful Dreamer
While Naoko text, Sai slept and nuzzled his brother. It was easy to tell that he was sleeping deeply. His arm snuggled in Naoko like a dolly. Just the way he did when he was a kid. He wouldn't wake until morning unless for some reason Naoko moved.
Meanwhile, little Ko-kun woke up in the room alone and his brow squinched as he scramble up with his stuffed Mickey and pitter pattered across the room to the bathroom.
Naoko would be able to hear the little mite in there and the sound of the toilet flushing and the sink water going. Then, the small sound of feet as the boy peeked in where they were.
Seeing the light from the phone, he sniffled, "I want to sleep in here too."
-:{------------------------------------------------Cause it’s about to get rough for you
I’m here For Your Entertainment
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:21 pm
~( Lonely ) Mayotta nara~
~( Try again ) Nando datte~
~Yarinaosu koto dekiru kara~
Reading the following text, the violinist couldn't help but laugh. Typical Naoko, always worrying, always so, so very sweet. At least...when he were himself. Thankfully, Ryu hadn't seen the other side of Naoko in a good while now. He prayed it would stay that way. If you insist on giving me a gift, how about you run away and marry me for Christmas? he teased in response. Sure, men couldn't marry men in Japan...but with the right makeup and outfit and a little pulling of strings in the vital records department, he could totally make it happen. The idea of Naoko in full wedding regalia gave the akuma a tingling shiver. It wasn't a good idea to dwell on that image for too long, no. Don't worry about me overworking. I'm getting done what needs to be done, and I'm totally fine. Promise. he concluded and hit send. ~( I’m here )~ Soba ni iru wa~
~( Believe me ) Osorenai de~
~Shinjiau koto....~
~FOR YOU~
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