Falling Down

Co-written with Aya


A/N: Thank you everyone for the reviews! We love hearing your thoughts on what is going on with our two boys. Some side stories are starting to come to light in this chapter. And for those of you worried about Takahiro, he's really not that bad of a guy. Mostly. It's Chiyo, the mother, that you need to be worried about. >_>

Reiko smiled walking up behind Ryuu putting her arms around him looking over his shoulder pulling an earbud out, "What'cha up to?"

Ryuu grinned looking at her out of the corner of his eye, before kissing her cheek. "Hey! I like the look. It suits you. I've almost got that new song figured out. Akira thought up a wicked refrain for it and I've got the bassline down, just working on filling in the rest now. Want to hear what I've got so far?"

"Oh! I want to!" Reiko smiled before moving to sit on his lap, "And the outfit isn't good. Tatsuya dressed me up. I got mistaken for an escort. . ." Taking the earplugs from him she put them in smiling at him. She loved getting to hear their music before anyone else. It was always gave her a thrill to know she was the very first person to ever hear their new material.

Ryuu giggled wondering if the guy who'd mistaken her for an escort still had his balls intact. He wrapped his arms around her looking over her shoulder at the screen. Reiko was one of the few people who would let him hug and cuddle without getting weird about it. Akira always got irritated after a bit. Kenta seemed to be getting used to it over the past few months since he’d started working as their bodyguard. "Well you do look very cute. Akira is going to throw a fit when he sees you though."

Reiko pouted as she listened to the song glancing at Ryuu, "He's not the only one. I've begged Tatsuya to let me change but I don't think he will. He's calling me his dress up doll now. I kind of know how Akira feels when you play dress up with him." She smirked at him kissing his cheek. She felt close to Ryuu, like he was an older sibling. Then again she’d spent so much time with him after the incident with his last boyfriend, that they’d inevitably gotten closer. It still hurt her to think about it and she was glad that Ryuu seemed to finally be moving on.

"The song’s good. Really good."

Ryuu grinned hugging Reiko a bit tighter. "Thanks! I love dressing him up. Wait till you hear the lyrics. It's a bit different from our normal stuff, but I blame that on you and Akira getting together. Finally." He giggled. "Oh that reminds me, I need to go find a certain surly bodyguard to harass. I wonder if he'd let me dress him up. He'd look so hot in . . . ano-never mind."

"I'm excited to hear them- Hey! What do you mean finally?" Reiko pouted then blinked wondering what Ryuu was thinking about putting Kenta in. Kenta was indeed quite beautiful, she wouldn't deny that. Ryuu after all did have good taste in men and clothes. "Now I'm kind of curious. I could probably help you if you wanted to. . ."

"Oh! Really! You'd help me? That would be so cool! I know just the outfit. It's back in my room. I'd love to see him in something besides just those jeans and t-shirts he wears. Even if he does look smoking hot in them. Speaking of, Suke looked absolutely amazing today. I bet Ruka dressed him up." He shook his head grinning. "That man has got very good taste. I feel sorry for anyone that gets the wrong idea about you or Suke though. Sora's been keeping guard over Hasu and Akira. You wouldn't think so, but there are a lot of guys here that swing both ways. At least I wouldn't have thought so."

Reiko blinked nodding slowly. She hadn't realized that there were that many guys, but it made sense, though they seemed to be more attracted to the feminine aspect of the guys like Tatsuya. Though that didn't help Akira. He looked nearly as girly as Tatsuya with out even really trying.

"Ano. . . I don't think you should dress Kenta up while he's being a bodyguard. Maybe when we're back in the hotel room. If he has to protect you he needs to be able to move and look threatening. I doubt you own anything that looks even remotely threatening." Reiko laughed patting his head, playing with his hair.

"Oh." Ryuu thought for a moment. "Yeah you are right. I didn't think about that. You think he'd like it if I wore my skirt with the sleeveless jacket for tonight's concert."

Ryuu really wanted to do something to try and attract the attention of his bodyguard, he just wasn't sure exactly what would work. He’d spent so much time around the man and had come to rely on him for pretty much everything it seemed like. Kenta was always there, a quiet calm presence that helped keep him balanced. He knew it was probably a long shot, but he wasn’t going to give up.

Reiko tilted her head to the side thinking, "I don't know Ryuu. I mean . . . honestly Kenta seems straight. I don't want you trying to be a girl for him. You have to be just you. If he likes that, then that's good enough." Kissing him on the forehead she smiled. "You gotta just be you. I think your leather pants and the vest look amazing. Or maybe those hakama shorts and leg warmers with the kimono top."

Ryuu nodded slowly, not liking that Reiko was probably right. Kenta had never given any indication of what his preference was, not that Ryuu had asked. It was just that other than Akira he'd never been so attracted to someone in a way that wasn’t just physical. "Yeah, I know he probably is, but I'm still going to try. He hasn't pushed me away . . . yet." He tried to smile some of his earlier happiness gone. "I'll wear the hakama shorts and kimono top. It's my favorite outfit anyway."

Reiko sighed hugging Ryuu, "Don't be sad. He hasn't pushed you away right? That's a good sign! Keep trying. That's all you can do, right? If he really didn't like it he'd push you away, not like he doesn't have a job at the bar if you get into a diva fit cause he pushed you away and fired him." She hated seeing Ryuu so sad, kissing him gently on the lips. Touching the side of his face she smiled softly. "Can I help you dress up tonight? I like watching you put on make-up. Do you want to ride in Ruka's car? I think Hasu and Akira probably are right now but we can wait. . ."

Ano, I don't really care about taking a ride around the track. What's the point of driving around in a circle anyway." Ryuu shook his head, smiling at her. "If you want to help me I would like that. I do want to try a different hair style for tonight."

He looked at her for a moment. "Thank you Reiko."

Reiko smiled softly. "No problem Ryuu. I just want you to be happy. Want to watch the race? I can hear two cars revvin and I think I see Ruka's car."

"Sure, that might be interesting." Ryuu shut the laptop and put it back in its case. Standing he helped Reiko to her feet. He grinned at her seeing the whole outfit now. "I think I might need to call Kenta or you are seriously going to get molested looking like that. I just might have to meet this Tatsuya. He's got some excellent taste."

Reiko blushed darkly trying to cover herself up more, feeling uncomfortable with standing. Especially with even Ryuu having liked her outfit. That was just weird. She wasn't entirely sure Ryuu and Tatsuya ever meeting would be a good idea. She had a feeling Akira and her would be completely doomed.

"I don't need a bodyguard. . ." Reiko muttered softly trying to pull the stockings up higher even if they wouldn't and pull the jacket down to over herself more.

"Sure, you say that now." Ryuu grinned at her grabbing her wrist and tugging her along with him. "Come on, I think Kenta was talking with some of the guys. He can come watch the race with us."

"Ah- W-wait! Ryuu! I can't keep up with these boots! The heel is bigger than I'm used to!" Reiko sighed as she was a dragged along behind him, watching as several pairs of eyes followed them. She tried to walk faster to keep up with him not liking the looks. Maybe with Kenta around they would stop staring.

Ryuu slowed, "Sorry. I'm just excited. We've got the concert tonight and all these new people to meet. Its fun." He grinned seeing several people eying them. "If Kenta's not careful I might leave him for someone else."

Reiko sighed moving closer to Ryuu putting her arms around his to keep him close. The stares were bothering her but it seemed that Ryuu was completely enjoying them.

"Yeah. . . New people are nice." She edged as close to Ryuu as she could get and still walk. Maybe then the guys would get the hint that she wasn’t interested. "Whatever makes you happy though. If you're more interested in another person that's fine."

"Nah, I'm not really interested in anyone else." He smiled at Reiko his voice barely above a whisper as they walked. "One of the reasons I like Kenta so much is that he doesn't ask anything of me. He's just there and lets me be me. I'm not going to let that go that easily."

"Yeah. After- After. . ." Her voice caught in her throat and she looked down, tugging at the jacket sleeve. The memories of what happened with Naoki were still fresh in her mind and it bothered her to talk about it. Ryuu had been so hurt and so broken for months afterward, they had all worried about him. No one goes into a relationship expecting to be abused and to think that anyone could hurt someone as sweet and caring, if a bit quirky, as Ryuu was sickening too her. "After what happened. . . You need to just be you. You really shouldn't let it go. . ." Gently she took his hand moving closer to him liking the way his arm felt against her.

"I won't!" Ryuu chirped, scanning the crowd looking for his too pretty body guard. His eyes lit up seeing the familiar dark head. He bounced still holding on to Reiko's arm. "There he is! Oh! I wonder who he's talking to. Ah! Oh wow, I didn't realize Takahiro was here."

"Takahiro. . .? Akira's father?" Reiko cursed softly. Why did Tatsuya dress her up like one of those slut girls from her class? This was totally something one of those bitches would wear and Takahiro's first impression of her was that she was a slut. Great. That and she had little choice of meeting him as Ryuu dragged them over.

Kenta was completely stiff and seemed a bit. . . odd. Probably because he was talking to his Boss. Though he didn't look at all scary or intimating. Sure the cream suit was out of place, but he had a handsome face and didn't seem at all scary. Akira was definitely Takahiro's son, their looks were very similar. Takahiro just seemed like an older, more sophisticated version of Akira.

"Takahiro-san!" Ryuu bounced over grinning as the older man turned smiling.

"Ito-kun! I didn't expect to see you here."

"The band is playing tonight. Oh oh!! This is Kurosaki Reiko!" Ryuu dragged her around in front of him.

"Ah, the Reiko I hear so much about." Takahiro smiled keeping his eyes on her face. "My sons all speak very highly of you Kurosaki-chan. I've heard all about your bravery in helping when Akira was kidnapped. I am in your debt."

Ryuu shook her arm too excited to stay still as Takahiro gave her a short bow. "Oh! Kenta! Want to come with us to watch the race. Can he Takahiro-san, please!"

Reiko blushed slightly, surprised that Takahiro said that to her. The brothers talk about her to Takahiro? That made her feel a bit odd. Bowing back some she smiled softly, "It was nothing. Akira was in danger and I had to save him. That's all there was to it."

Feeling Ryuu tug on her sleeve more she sighed smacking him, "Calm down you overgrown flamboyant ball of goo!" Looking from Kenta to Takahiro she smiled, "Would it be alright if he came with us? Unless you're discussing something important then it can wait."

Takahiro looked over at Kenta then back at Ryuu, a knowing look in his eyes. "Absolutely. Arakaki-kun, go with them, there isn't really anything else for us to discuss anyway."

"Hai."

Reiko smiled bowing once more to Takahiro before watching Ryuu pounce Kenta. Grinning she decided to pounce him as well clinging to one of his arms.

"Ne! Kenta! Ryuu wants to dress you up tonight! We should dress you up!"

"What? Dress me up. What are you talking about."

"Just let them do it Kenta."

Kenta looked back at Takahiro his look almost pleading. "H-hai."

"Yay! I get to do Ryuu's hair and we get to dress up Kenta!" Looking towards the track she grinned. "Look! Ruka's winning!" Clinging to Kenta's arm she dragged him off with Ryuu happily.

***

Once the impromptu race was over Akira left Ruka with Daisuike as him and Tatsuya walked toward where everyone was gathered. He spotted Ryuu and Kenta with- he blinked and looked over at Tatsuya. "What did you do to my girlfriend?"

"I dressed her up! Isn't she cute?!" Tatsuya tugged Akira along with him, "Reiko-chan!" He smiled seeing her turn her head towards them and giggled as her eyes went wide seeing them. Even from this distance he could tell that she was blushing.

"A-Ano. . ." Reiko squirmed a bit shifting behind Ryuu and Kenta more. She didn't want Akira to see her like this. Honestly she wanted to go change. The way Akira was staring at them made her uncomfortable and she wasn't sure how he was going to react.

Akira didn't quite think that cute covered it. If he didn't like Tatsuya so much he would probably strangle him. Reiko looked entirely too hot in that outfit. He was not used to seeing her look so-so girlie and it was a bit intimidating. He stopped a distance away from the small group looking anywhere but at Reiko not sure what he was supposed to do.

Seeing Akira not looking at her, Reiko felt her heart sink a bit. Even as nervous and unsettled in the outfit she was, she had hoped he would've liked it. Maybe his phobia was acting up. She did look kind of girly and he was afraid of girls. She should've never allowed Tatsuya to do this.

Hanging her head a bit, she shifted back, letting Kenta and Ryuu go. "I- . . . I'm going to go change."

Tatsuya frowned then bolted forward, "No! Reiko-chan! Stay in the outfit! You're cute in it! Please don't change!"

Reiko shook her head stepping back and avoided Tatsuya's aim to grab her. "Just stop it. . ." Her voice was barely above a whisper and she didn't want to show how much it upset her that even she wasn't immune to Akira's phobia. She knew it, had been told, but it hurt.

Ryuu sighed looking at Akira. "You need to go after her."

"But-"

"Just do it baka."

"H-hai."

Ryuu shook his head and leaned against Kenta then realized that a very cute new person was still standing there.

"Ano, hi. I'm Ryuu." He grinned brushing his hair back from his face.

Tatsuya smiled softly looking at Ryuu. This boy was really cute. Entirely too cute. He had seen him when he first arrived and had met everyone, but he had been busy with the boy he was currently leaning against.

"Nice to meet you Ryuu, I'm Tatsuya." Stepping closer he smiled, glancing over the man behind him for a second then resumed looking at Ryuu. "So you're the lead singer for the band, ne? It was good last night! A bit heavy but I liked it!"

Ryuu grinned and stepped away from Kenta. "I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, some of our stuff is pretty heavy and not everyone likes it, but that is understandable."

He cocked his head to the side his eyes traveling down. "That outfit is simply amazing. You look fabulous! And what you did to Reiko was great too. Akira really needs to get over his phobia and just go for it."

"Ryuu!" Kenta chided him softly.

Ryuu just rolled his eyes not even bothering to look back at him. "So are you here to race or just to watch?"

Tatsuya giggled softly pressing his hands deeper into his jacket pockets and rocking back and forth gently. Ryuu was too damn cute and he even liked his fashion! He wondered if he could get him away from his bodyguard long enough to have a bit of fun.

"I'm a racer actually. I've gotten around the track a few times. . ." He giggled at his own words ducking a bit into his jacket grinning at Ryuu. "Ano. . . Do you like to race? I could take you around the track if you'd like. Not the same as the streets but the course is the most difficult in the world, especially going 250 in some places. So much fun! Really fun when you drift corners!"

"I actually haven't been on the track yet. If you'd take me I would love it!" Ryuu glanced back at Kenta for a moment but Kenta just shrugged. Ryuu looked back at Tatsuya, riding in a car with this little cutie would definitely be fun. "When can we go? Soon? I have to get ready for tonight's concert soon. Oh! Would you want to see the different outfits we've got, maybe you can give me some ideas for new styles."

Tatsuya giggled, nodding and then bounced unable to contain his excitement, "Definitely! I'd love to!" Reaching forward he grabbed Ryuu pulling him close. "I'd definitely love to help. You'll like my car. It's very fun. I promise you'll have fun." Tugging Ryuu along, he reached out touching Ryuu's hair softly, his fingers brushing his ear, dropping down his neck briefly.

"Your hair is really nice. . ."

Kenta stood there suddenly alone as Ryuu and Tatsuya headed off talking nonstop about hairstyles, colors and extensions. He wasn't sure what to do now, or why he didn't care for the way Tatsuya was hanging all over Ryuu. He followed keeping a bit of distance. He'd keep an eye on Ryuu like he was supposed to, though he wondered if Ryuu had forgotten their former plans. He wasn't going to complain, he’d seen what Akira went through when Ryuu decided to play dress up. He was a just little surprised to find that he was frustrated with being dismissed so easily.

He was a bit taken aback to see Haru walking toward the giddy pair. Both of them stopped and Ryuu talked to Haru for a moment before looking down at Tatsuya. Kenta couldn’t make out what was said, but was a little alarmed at the way his heart sped up when Ryuu turned and smiled at him. He shook his head, running a hand through his hair. That was happening more and more often lately and it was unsettling.

He walked up to Haru as the pair headed off to Tatsuya’s car. “What was that all about.”

Haru shrugged and gave him an inscrutable look. “You’ll know soon enough.”

***

“You think we can go make the announcement?” Ruka was getting anxious, he’d been keeping it too himself all day and didn’t feel like he could hold it in any longer.

Daisuike nodded. "Let me call Jiro and make sure they are done first. I don't want anyone missing it."

Ruka nodded smiling at Daisuike as he sat on the hood of his car. "I don't want anyone missing it. Seems Tatsuya is driving someone on the course, so it'll be a few minutes." Stretching he smiled, excited to finally announce their engagement. Flipping his phone open he blinked seeing the text he had missed.

Looking it over his eyes narrowed slightly but he dismissed it, deleting the text. He'd deal with that later.

"Ne! Hurry Ouji-sama!"

Daisuike glanced over at Ruka. "Hai, he's not-oh hey Jiro. I was just wondering if you guys . . . yes. Just as soon as we can. Tatsuya's taking someone around the track right now, so probably once they get finished. Yes. Okay. Is everything . . . oh really? Wow." He turned away from Ruka his voice lowering. "Are you serious? Yeah, I'll mention it to him. See you in a bit."

Snapping his phone shut he walked back to Ruka sitting next to him on the car. He didn’t want to tell him yet that his father had told Jiro to put him back to work full time starting the next day. He wasn’t sure how well Ruka would take that and right now he wanted to focus on other things. "Well they are ready, so I guess we can head on over to the stage whenever you are ready."

Nodding his head Ruka smiled hopping off the car. Taking Daisuike's hand he smiled tugging him along, "Let's go now. I want everyone to get ready. Maybe by then Tatsuya will be done." As he lead him along, Ruka laughed happily swinging Suke's hands.

"Ah! I'm so excited! Ne, have you thought about the event anymore? A date and such?"

"Well, I wasn't really sure about a date yet. I need time to plan it and find a place and . . . actually there is a whole list of things to do. We can get started on that tomorrow." Daisuike held Ruka's hand tightly as they walked. He looked over hearing the car slowing. "I wonder who Tatsuya took with him."

"I wonder too. Tatsuya doesn't usually have passengers with him. Well- unless they're pretty and that usually leads to other things." Shaking his head he started towards the stage stopping as he watched Tatsuya get out watching to see who he brought with him.

"Looks like Tatsuya brought- Eh!? Ryuu?! . . . I don't even want to know. . ."

Daisuike turned to look just in time to see Ryuu pounce Tatsuya practically lifting the smaller boy off his feet in a hug.

"Oh. Oh wow, when did the two of them meet. I thought . . . never mind. I just don't know if the two of them knowing each other is a good thing." He shook his head and started for the stage again. He would never understand that man if he lived to be a hundred.

"I'm kind of worried those two knowing each other. From everything I've seen from the both of them. . ." Ruka shook his head getting up on the stage, helping Daisuike as well. Heading to the mic he grinned grabbing it.

"Oooiii! Oi! Pay attention to me!" Ruka howled into the mic, laughing at the loudness. Seeing heads turn towards him, he grinned, "Come to the stage! Everyone! Yes that means you too Tatsuya. Quit molesting Ryuu! I can still see you guys!" Ruka whined softly looking at Daisuike happily.

"I want everyone at the stage!"

Daisuike fidgeted suddenly very nervous. The crowd in front of the stage quickly grew until the whole lawn area and part of the track was covered with their puzzled looking spectators. He spotted Takahiro off to one side and smiled softly. Jiro and Haru where there with him as were Hayate and Hiro. He could see everyone he knew. He narrowed his eyes a moment.

"Oi, where is Akira?"

Ruka frowned looking around, "I don't see him. Or Hime-chan." Frowning deeper he put the mic to his mouth, "OI! Akira! Hime-chan! Get your asses to the stage! Quit doing whatever you might or might not be doing and come here!" Hopefully embarrassment from being called out like that, plus with the assumption they might be doing something they probably weren't suppose to be doing, wouldn't keep them from coming.

Pulling the mic from his lips he covered it looking at Daisuike. "Do you wanna send a search party?"

Daisuike pointed. "There they are. Okay good that looks like everyone."

He turned to Ruka smiling as he took his hand trying to forget about all the eyes watching them. "I think we are ready."

Akira blinked hearing their names blaring from the speakers. He looked over at Reiko cringing when he heard the rest of it. "I'm going to punch him."

Reiko glared, puffing her cheeks out unhappy, "I didn't even get to change. . ." Stuffing her hands into the jacket pockets she followed Akira, refusing to look up.


Smiling happily Ruka looked around at the crowd, his hand squeezing Daisuike’s, "First of all, we want to thank everyone for coming! I'm really happy that all our friends and families could join us. Ouji-sama awesome for renting this place out, ne?" The crowd started to clap, shouts echoing in the area.

"Oi Oi! Calm down! Hey! Pay attention to me!" He laughed, tugging Daisuike closer, "I'm just really glad everyone is here because something came up and we gotta tell you guys. . ." He let a hint of sadness creep into his voice, suppressing a smirk as the crowd started to sound unsure.

"I. . . asked Daisuike to marry me." He grinned as the crowd got rowdy again, the noise swelling. "Oi Oi! I didn't tell you guys if he said yes! You guys could be cheering and he could've said no!"

"Oh like he would!" Fuji shouted.

"We all know he said yes you dipshit!" Masa bounced up and down in place happily.

"Shut up! Ruining my fun. Yes, he did say yes. So I'm telling you all now. Ouji-sama is really mine now. Touch him and die." Ruka smirked pulling Daisuike closer.

Daisuike was blushing furiously not used to being the center of attention. He took a breath and with a quick smile at Ruka leaned toward the mic.

"Everyone, thank you for sharing this weekend with us. It has made it truly special." He glanced at Ruka a mischievous glint in his eyes before looking out at the crowd again. "Oh and anyone who ate, or raced owes me 10,000 yen each. You all know the penalty for not paying your debts to the yakuza."

The crowd went silent. Ruka started to laugh seeing Fuji looking horrified and Masa terrified most everyone else just looked confused. "Oh god Suke! That's horrible! You need some classes on joking love. Though now because I think his joke was a good idea, you all really do owe me 10,000 yen!"

The crowd groaned and there were a few curses.

"Oi!"

"Oh shut up Ruka. You aren't leader! Seiki is!"

Ruka whined, "Seiki!! Tell them they owe me money!"

"Leave me out of your fights Ruka. Just go get married. I best be invited to the wedding!"

"No! Never Seiki! Never!"

Akira rolled his eyes shaking his head. He laughed seeing Daisuike looking like he was trying to hide behind Ruka as the yelling went on. It was hilarious knowing that usually Daisuike was the one who made other people want to go hide. "I swear, you think he would learn not to even try to make a joke. That was just pathetic. Though he can't really take one either. I better go find Ryuu, we need to get ready for the concert."

"Can I come? I might be able to change while I'm at it." Reiko sighed following him, "Ah I see Ryuu and- . . .Tatsuya? Oh god, that's a bad combination! We need to stop it!" Reiko grabbed Akira's hand pushing through the crowd to get to where both Ryuu and Tatsuya were against the Skyline.

"Ah! Reiko-chan!" Tatsuya giggled hopping off the car going towards them.

"I see you met Ryuu."

"Ah! We're really good friends now."

"Fuck. . ."

Akira's eyes widened watching as Ryuu walked up behind Tatsuya and wrap his arms around him kissing his cheek. Kenta wasn’t too far behind him and Akira raised an eyebrow seeing Haru walking toward them.

"Isn't he the cutest thing ever. He's going to come over and we are going to go shopping."

"Oh god." Akira groaned. "The universe is going to end, there is no way that much weird flamboyance can exist in the same space at once."

Reiko eyed Tatsuya and Ryuu for a moment watching how Tatsuya shifted back against Ryuu pulling him closer against him. It was a really strange sight to see and she had to agree. The universe was going to end.

"I don't think it'll just end, I think it's gunna explode."

Tatsuya giggled then reached forward grabbing Reiko and pulling her against him trapping her. "Ne! Isn't she so cute Ryuu? She's my new dress up doll! What should I put her in next?! The outfit Akira was wearing yesterday was adorable! Can I try that one?!"

"Eh!? No! Wait- what!?"

"Ohh that would look good on her. I've got a new outfit at home for Akira too. Wait till you see it! You should all come over tomorrow!" Ryuu was practically bouncing with excitement.

"Ehh!! No way. Absolutely not. Not after that last outfit. I told you to quit buying me clothes, if they can even be called that."

"Well . . . maybe we can dress up Kenta then?"

“Like hell, Ryuu.”

Akira just shook his head. "I'm going to go tell Daisuike and Ruka congratulations. You two need to behave."

"Oh! Let's do that! And we can dress Reiko-chan up too! Oh! Speaking of weddings Reiko-chan would look so cute in a wedding dress! Ooh! I wish I could afford to buy one for you Reiko-chan!"

"Ah! Hanase! Akira! Save me! Don't leave me with these idiots!" Reiko whined struggling to get free. "Ryuu! Just dress up yourselves! Let me go! Damnit! Why am I being used as a doll!?"

"Cause you're pretty and you got boobs! They help with outfits sometimes!"

"Akira!!"

Stopping Akira went back and grabbed Reiko's hand. "Guys, leave Reiko alone. Find some fake boobs if that is what you want. You both look enough like girls as it is. Or get Kenta to come over, he needs something to loosen him up. Come on Reiko."

"Oi! I do not look that much like a girl."

Tatsuya pouted looking down at his own chest as he let go of Reiko, "Would boobs look good?" He spoke softly in his cutesy voice tilting his head to the side.

Finally free, Reiko clung to Akira for a moment, "Come on, let's go congratulate them." Taking his hand she smiled as they headed to the stage. She was glad that they weren't dressing her up, though she wished she could change out of what she had on.

Ryuu hugged Tatsuya. "Nope, you don't need them at all. You are perfect. Just wait, I'll get her to come over. If anything she'll want to see Akira in the outfit I bought."

***

Daisuike followed Ruka off the stage glad to be off of it. Being the center of attention always made him feel jittery then he'd went and opened his stupid mouth. He really needed to learn to just let Ruka do the talking.

Ruka smiled tugging Daisuike closer to him, kissing his head gently, "See, wasn't so bad. You just are really bad at jokes. We'll take you to a class or something." He chuckled lifting his head in time to see Akira and Reiko walking towards them. When they got closer and he could actually see them, his jaw dropped.

"W-What is Reiko wearing?"

"Oi! Shut up! Tatsuya dressed me up. . ."

"It's. . . Wow. Ne, Akira? You like it don't you!"

Reiko blushed darkly ducking her head shifting uncomfortably muttering curses.

Akira glared at him for a moment before sighing. "I like it, but not for out in public. We wanted to say congratulations to the two of you."

He grinned up at Daisuike. "You going to be an old married man before long. Haru said he's gonna start calling you Sakata-chan."

"Sakata-chan? What's wrong with Ouji-sama!?" Ruka frowned. They hadn't talked about changing their last names. He honestly would rather change his last name to Kobayashi if they were going to do it. The idea that Daisuike would be Sakata bothered him. He didn't want his Ouji-sama even remotely connected to his parents.

"Or maybe I'll change my last name to Kobayashi instead!"

"Yeah, it's strange to think you'll be Akira's brother-in-law but congratulations. Both of you." Reiko smiled and hugged them both. "I can't wait to see the wedding! Have you picked a date? Will it be traditional?"

"Ano. . .We haven't really decided yet. I'd love to get married today honestly, then I could call him my husband properly!"

Daisuike stared at Ruka, the thought about changing one of their last names hadn't even crossed his mind. The fact that Ruka wanted to take his last name meant more to him than he'd ever thought it would, a strange fluttering sensation in his gut. He smiled at Ruka before turning back to Akira and Reiko.

"I'll let everyone know once we've set a date and place. It will take me a little bit to get everything organized. It will probably be traditional, but like Ruka said we haven't really talked about it fully yet."

Reiko laughed, "You two are too cute! I'm glad you're getting married." Rocking back and forth on her heels she grinned. "If you need any help, just let me know."

"You can be the flower girl!"

"There aren't flower girls in traditional weddings Ruka!"

"So? We'll make there be one! You'd look so cute in a pretty little dress tossing flowers."

"Oh shut up, not you too." Reiko groaned rubbing her forehead, "First Tatsuya now you? Why can't everyone just leave me alone. . ."

"Oh, that's a good idea Ruka! Akira can be the . . . ring bearer?" Daisuike grinned looking at Akira. "You'll get to walk down the aisle with Reiko."

"That's only in a western style wedding baka. And flower girls and ring bearers are supposed to be kids. Don't! Don't even say it." Akira warned him.

"You guys are having a western style wedding?" Jiro looked a little puzzled as he walked up. "I thought you'd want a traditional one, Suke."

"We haven't decided yet." Daisuike had a feeling he was going to be repeating himself a lot.

Ruka sighed rubbing his head. "Why do I feel like we're going to be surrounded by people in a minute? Think we can escape to one of my cars fast enough?"

"Nope!" Masa tackled Ruka clinging to him, "Asshole! Why didn't you tell me you were gunna marry Daisuike!? I should know these things!"

"You'd blab about it to everyone, then there wouldn't be a surprise." Fuji sighed walking up and patting Daisuike's shoulder smiling at him.

"Hey! I didn't even know either, Suke!" Reiko pouted staring at him.

"Uwa!! Reiko-chan is so cute!!" Masa grinned staring at her only to get smacked by Fuji.

Reiko glared stepping behind Akira, though he was barely big enough to cover her. "Quit staring. . ."

"Masa behave!"

"So who's the wife in the relationship?"

"Neither you fucktard!" Ruka hissed shoving Masa off him.

"Daisuike's always acted like the mom so being a wife totally suits him."

"Oi! Shut up Haru."

"Hey you are the one who likes wearing aprons."

Akira laughed as Daisuike turned bright red sputtering for a moment. "I don't like my clothes getting dirty."

"Yeah but that doesn't explain the other stuff."

"Okay, that's enough." Jiro cut in. "Congratulations Ruka and welcome to the family."

"Does that mean I get to move in?"

"Oi! I get to move in before you!" Reiko glared from over Akira's shoulder at Ruka.

"Then marry Akira first!" Reiko's face instantly went red and she glared even more.

"Hey! Why don't they all just move into Ruka's apartment?" Masa chirped in.

"I like their apartment! They can't move! If Ruka moves in I wanna move in!"

"There won't be room Hime-chan!"

"You get the couch!"

"But I'm marrying Daisuike! Why do I have to sleep on the couch!?"

"Cause I get the bed!"

Akira was about to ask Daisuike what he thought about Ruka moving in with them only to realize he was gone. He looked around wondering where he'd went to. He turned to Reiko keeping his voice down.

"Hey, did you see where Suke went to?"

Shaking her head Reiko looked around then spotted him on the steps leading up to the stage. "Ah, found him, distract Ruka." Sneaking away she climbed up on the stage then came down behind him. Careful of her skirt she sat next to him.

"You ran away."

Daisuike looked over at her. "Sorry. I'm not used to all this. It's making my head hurt. I'll let Ruka talk with everyone, he's better at it than I am anyway. If he needs me I'm right here."

He could see the large group from where he sat even though they couldn't really see him. It was just a bit much for him to take in all at once and he was anxious to get back home, though he wasn't sure if he was going back to Ruka's or home to his brothers right now.

Reiko nodded humming a bit as she looked over the group. Poor Ruka was barely able to be seen in the midst of it. Looking at Suke she tilted her head to the side staring at him for a moment.

"You're worried." Seeing him blink starting to open his mouth, she reached forward poking his forehead, "You're getting worry lines. What's bothering you?" Frowning she thought about the conversation. "Is it. . . about where you're going to live? Or about your last names?"

Daisuike shrugged and looked down. Honestly, he was worried about going back to work. The other stuff was easy to figure out. "There's just a lot of stuff to think about. It's a really big change sharing your life with someone. Ruka is letting me plan the wedding, so I've got lots of things to do. I'd like it if he wanted to come live with us, but I also like his apartment."

Reiko nodded a bit shifting closer to Daisuike tugging at the jacket to cover her legs more. "That is a lot of responsibility. Do you want him to help with the wedding? He probably just wants you to plan it to make you happy." Leaning forward she frowned thinking. "About the living situation. . ." Reiko tilted her head unsure, "That's really hard. Your brothers, especially Akira, will really miss you if you left for good. Though it wouldn't be impossible for him to live there. He can sleep on the floor with you. That and you can just use a love hotel when you want to have sex." Reiko smirked looking at him over her shoulder.

Daisuike almost snorted. "We'd be living at the love hotel then." He blinked realizing what he'd let slip, his face suddenly burning. "An-ano . . . I-I mean . . . I better go check on Ruka."


Akira raised an eyebrow seeing Daisuike slip up behind Ruka laying his head against his back. He'd looked a bit sick, or embarrassed, it was so hard to tell with Daisuike sometimes.

Reiko paled a bit, suddenly not feeling very good. That was way too much information for her and she knew she wouldn't be able to look at Daisuike or Ruka for a while. Standing up she decided to go and join the group again to stand next to Akira.

Akira looked over at Reiko as she walked up. "I see you found him, but what did you do to him?"

Ruka smiled reaching around to pull Daisuike in front of him. Holding him against his chest, he stroked Daisuike's hair as he smiled down at him. "Are you okay? Do you want to go back to the hotel and rest?" He looked red and he hoped he wasn't sick. Touching his forehead with his hand he frowned. "You're a bit warm. Are you sick?"

Daisuike shook his head trying to keep his face buried against Ruka. Of all people to say something like that to, it had to be Reiko. At least there hadn't been anyone else around to hear it. He hoped not anyway.

Ruka frowned holding Daisuike against him. He was acting really strange and he was worried about him. He wasn't sure what was wrong but he really hoped nothing happened to make him like this. Daisuike had disappeared for only a few minutes. What could've happened?

Reiko shook her head some, trying to hide under her bangs a bit. "Nothing. We were just talking about his worries and- . . . He said some stuff I think he would've rather not had said." And I would've rather he had not said. Lifting her head she looked at Akira a slightly rueful smile on her lips. "It'll be okay. He's just embarrassed. It'll pass."

Getting out his phone Akira flipped it open selecting the camera option. Daisuike embarrassed was a very rare thing. Almost as rare as Ryuu being embarrassed. Lifting the phone he grinned, it was a cute picture anyway. His normally stoic and emotionless brother was blushing like the bride he was going to be, obviously trying to ignore everyone as he clung to Ruka.

"You better not let him see you do that, Akira." Haru leaned down to look at the screen on the phone.

Reiko tilted her head up staring at Haru grinning, then looked at the screen again, "Can you send me this? I want a copy." A soft smile replaced her grin and she stepped just a bit closer to Akira wanting to feel his warmth near her. Reaching down she took hold of his clothes, just lightly gripping it.


Ruka smirked seeing Akira take a picture of the two of them, holding Daisuike just that much closer whispering into his ear, "You sure you're okay?" Ruka smiled keeping his hand in Daisuike's hair. It was rare for Daisuike to initiate anything in public, though it seemed more like he needed comforting than anything. "We can always leave if that's what you want. They don't need to talk to us anymore."

"Sending you and Ruka a copy actually." Akira grinned at her liking having her so close. "Just don't tell Suke, he'll beat me. I got hit the last time I took just a normal picture of him."


Daisuike looked up at Ruka, he was actually starting to feel a bit nauseated. "Ano sorry, I'm not used to all this. Do you mind if we go?"

Nodding Ruka smiled, then blinked feeling his phone vibrate. Pulling it out one handed he flipped it open checking the text, his eyes widening for a moment then looked around, spotting the guitarist trying to look a bit innocent and Reiko not completely looking at him.

Sending a quick text back he smiled down at Suke, "Sure." Looking at everyone he smiled, "Alright everyone, I am stealing my soon to be husband and we're heading out. Today has been an extremely hectic day. Enjoy yourselves okay?"

"Aww. . . you're gunna miss the concert!" Reiko pouted a bit.

"I'll be seeing their ugly mugs enough as it is so it's fine!"

"Oi! Who are you calling ugly!" Ryuu pouted glaring at Ruka. "Fine leave, I don't want you at my concert anyway."

Daisuike shook his head, "We can stay for the concert I guess. I'll just go grab a bite to eat. I think I forgot to eat lunch with everything that was going on. I'll probably feel better after that."

Ruka nodded some, "I'll come with you." Taking his hand he led him through the crowd easily slipping through it even with people congratulating them. Once inside the catering room Ruka smiled pulling Daisuike to him kissing him softly.

"I'm really glad things have gone smoothly so far." Letting him go he moved to grab some food, blinking as his phone went off. Picking it up, he flipped it open.

"Hai moshi mosshi." Ruka paused, his eyes slowly narrowing, "Yes, I do realize that. Why is that an issue?" He kept his voice down shifting away so his back was towards Daisuike, stepping towards the door. He didn't want Daisuike hearing this conversation. "Then try it again. It shouldn't be a problem- Then we'll sell it- I don't care but make it work okay?" Snapping his phone closed, he ran a hand through his hair, exhaling sharply. This was going to be far more difficult than he thought and he wasn't entirely sure why.