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Sho rolled his eyes. He didn’t expect this kind of reaction. He could feel the pain and the shock inside Masaki but this anger, he couldn’t have foreseen it. It took him a few seconds to process what had just happened. As soon as he did he grabbed Masaki by his uniform’s collar and dragged him to the next small room of the old gym which used to be a nurse’s room after slamming the wooden door behind him. He threw Masaki on the bed with all his force and climbed on top of him limiting his possibility of movement by sitting on his hips with his hands holding tight his collar and his eyes never letting the other’s.

“What the hell you think you’re doing you pitiful scum?”

“What the hell am I doing?” Masaki couldn’t believe it either but he was fighting back. “What the hell are you doing?”

Sho landed a pretty strong punch on Masaki’s cheek that caused a few drops of blood run down from the left tip of his lips. “Shut your little mouth up… or I -”

Masaki looked at him and smirked “or what… kiss it again?”

He was shocked himself having uttered such kind of words. This wasn’t him… But today he was irritated… sooo irritated. And he didn’t know why… Was it because of what Jun was doing with that middle aged man on that video or because he had been the target of Sakurai Sho… or perhaps because it was Sakurai Sho who was behind of it? Could it be that he was disappointed? He didn’t have the time to think… as another punch was welcomed on his face this time even more forceful than the previous one.

“You’re mocking me huh? And in front of my face?! Playing all the innocent when deep inside you’re just a manipulative jerk trying to win me over by playing with my mind… but don’t worry I found out who you truly are… how you’re little mind is thinking…”

Sho’s eyes were showing a mix of anger and frustration “I saw you bastard… I saw you with him… your precious prince… being all shy when he confessed his feelings for your highness…” Masaki gasped in shock.

Sho smirked and lifted Masaki’s face a bit so that their noses were almost touching one another. “What??? You thought I wouldn’t take notice? I believe I was clear to you… I wouldn’t touch Matsumoto as long as you kept your promise but you broke it yesterday when you decided to play the little princess…” Masaki could see tears forming into Sho’s eyes who desperately tried to blink them away. “So don’t come here pretending the victim…”

Masaki was speechless. He was seen. His eyes kept moving from one side to the other trying to figure out what he could do to turn the events but no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t think of anything.

“There you go again… I told you your little seductive games won’t win me over…”

Masaki met Sho’s eyes confused. “What?”

Sho burst into a thunderous laugh that made Masaki shiver a bit. Sho looked back at him with an almost devilish smirk while brushing his thumb over Masaki’s lips before leaning over to whisper in his ear with low voice “I suppose you were doing the same thing to your Jun-chan because his reaction was similar… playing dirty by biting your lip that way while pretending the innocent one…”

Masaki had no idea that he was doing it subconsciously but he didn’t have the chance to oppose. Sho’s lips were once again on his but this time in a forceful, almost aggressive way. He tried to free himself but with no luck. Sho was stronger than him. His heart was beating like crazy… All he could do was trying to keep his mouth tightly closed so that the other couldn’t deepen the kiss. It seemed though that this choice made Sho even angrier biting his lower lip harshly so that he can achieve his goal. 

Masaki felt a tongue invade his mouth trying to explore every single inch of it. He could not find a trace of tenderness unlike the first one a few days ago in that club. It was just wet and… desperate? Things became more uncomfortable for him when he felt a hand caressing his inner thigh going second by second higher, closer to his crotch. A muffled scream was heard as Masaki tried desperately to get the other off of him. He could feel the other laugh in the kiss but nothing seemed to discourage him as he continued with even more eagerness to deepen the kiss.

Masaki was lost…He almost panicked when he felt the hand touching him down there teasingly… but the worst was his own body’s reaction to the touch. Why does my body react like that? Why am Ι this weak in his arms? His mind went completely blank when he felt Sho’s hand getting inside his trousers grabbing his member firmly stroking it in a real slow rhythm. Under these circumstances it was inevitable for Masaki not to start losing his breath. As the strokes became faster a moan escaped from his throat.

Sho satisfied immediately broke the kiss and grabbed Masaki’s chin smirking victoriously “See… you filthy little shit? You might think that you can play with me but it’s me that wins in the end!” He leaned closer to his ear whispering “I know that your precious prince can’t have this kind of impact… because you’re mine… you might have failed as my pet but you’ll forever be my beautiful prey” and bit his earlobe.

“Please… let me go…” Masaki whispered having his eyes closed tightly with tears threatening to come down his eyes. “Please…”

“Why so you can run to him?” the hurt tone wasn’t passed unnoticed by Masaki “you saw him…” Sho’s face continued being inches afar from Masaki’s. “You saw who he really is…”

“I did… but you know what… he never behaved badly at me… I’ve learned in my life not to judge a book by its cover…” Masaki laughed bitterly and turned his gaze immensely on Sho “but some books unfortunately are exactly like their covers and I feel like an idiot for even doubting that…”
What is that supposed to mean? Sho, lost in his thoughts, loosened his grip giving unconsciously the chance to Masaki to free himself and sit up next to him.

“I can’t believe that I had started considering you a human being…” He paused for a bit “I guess I was wrong…” he continued sighing at the end.

Sho turned his head to see Masaki staring blankly at the wall in front of him. He felt as if all of his strength had left him. “I feel like a real idiot for having all those torturing thoughts about you all these days…” Masaki turned his gaze on his lap “and to think that I avoided Jun-chan’s kiss because of that…” the last part was addressed more to himself rather than Sho. “Anyway…” he stood up and headed to the door “Since our deal is off, I can hang around Jun-chan however I want… please stop messing around with our lives… If you have anything to tell me or if you want to punish me for something I did behave like a true man for once and stop using such pathetic indirect methods…”

Sho could sense the emptiness in the other’s tone. He didn’t try to prevent Masaki form leaving.  He was left alone in the room and his head was in a mess… “I had started thinking that you might be a human being…” “I feel like a real idiot for having all those torturing thoughts about you all these days…”  “And to think that I avoided Jun-chan’s kiss because of that…” Could that mean…? He collapsed on the bed, baring his face in his palms not believing what had just happened.
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Masaki was furious; furious because it hurt him more because it was Sho the one behind it. He was furious with himself for reacting like that to his touches even when they were forced on him. He was furious because he couldn’t come to fully hate him as he wished even now. He was walking towards the main building when he saw Nino running towards him with a worried look.

“Have you seen them?”

“Seen what?” Masaki tried to sound as ignorant as possible. He just didn’t wish for anyone else to get involved with Sakurai Sho.

Nino said nothing in return; he just grabbed him by his hand and led him to the entrance of the main building where a poster of ‘Akira’ was waiting for them along with the sell phrase of the host club.

Aiba smiled bitterly at least he didn’t show the entire school the video… Before he could think anything else he heard whistles and loud jeers. Masaki’s heart clenched. He turned to meet a frozen Matsumoto Jun staring at his own poster. He had dropped his bag down as if his hands had absolutely no power left in them.

The other’s voices became like a choir, shouting and clapping their hands in a rhythm: A-ki-ra! A-ki-ra! A-ki-ra! Jun kept standing there showing no reaction at all. Masaki was ready to go to him when he heard Sakurai Sho…

“Look everyone! Our big star has arrived!!!” He walked through the crowd getting closer to Jun until he reached his side and turned him to meet the other students by throwing an arm around his shoulders. “Ladies and gentlemen I have the honor to present the former number one host of ‘Ikemen Paradise’ Matsumoto Jun aka Akiraaaaa!” The ridiculous show continued by the mocking applauses and cheers from Sho’s gang.

By now the whispers had spread in the entire room. It’s disgusting... How could he even get there a job when he’s underage?! Oh my God I didn’t know he was a man whore… gross…

Ohno who was watching silent the whole thing sighed. He could tell that Sho was suffering… his friend was struggling to form this mocking smile on his face. What the hell can have happened?! I don’t get it… He felt his nerves becoming a mess. He pulled out his phone to send a message. He had to find out why did Sho behave like that and he knew positively that his friend wouldn’t reveal a single word. His hopes were all placed on Nino.

Unfortunately his hands’ move didn’t pass unnoticed by Kazuya who had his full attention on Ohno. Before the latter decided to leave his spot to get closer to Nino his eyes crossed with Matsumoto’s and he could swear he was also watching Ohno.

“Oh! And one more thing… My beloved ladies might be a little disappointed in hearing this but even you wanted to experience his services you couldn’t as from what I heard he specializes in a different area…” Sho finished his line smirking before turn to look at Jun patting his shoulder “Isn’t it right… Jun-chan?!” and burst into laughs.

“That’s enough!” a voice was heard from the crowd. Everyone stopped talking at once. An angry Masaki crossed the room, without saying a word and with his gaze locked with Sho’s all this time. He came closer and ripped down the poster. The other students were astonished from his determination. After having thrown Sho’s hand off Jun’s shoulder, he took the latter’s hand in his and walked towards the stairs.
***
Masaki led him to the roof top. He closed the door behind him and made a few steps closer to the fence. “Today is really hot isn’t it?” he said smiling

Jun laughed faintly. “You know… it is a little weird having our roles reversed…” Jun walked slowly closer to Masaki leaning on the wall behind him and continued having his eyes closed “Don’t you care? Don’t you want to ask me why, when or how?”

“No!” Masaki replied enthusiastically stretching his hands in the air “I’m not here to judge people Jun-chan…. Jun-chan for me is Jun-chan… my precious friend no matter what!”

Jun sighed. “Of course I would be your friend… I actually should feel relieved you didn’t even cut entirely your ties with me not expect you to want me for…” he laughed bitterly “I must be really stupid…”

“No!” Aiba held his arm tightly. “It’s not that… It’s just that… I’m surprised since yesterday and can’t tell my feelings yet… It has nothing to do with that… I just need… some time… to think?! I promise you to answer properly” Masaki was deep blushing “but please… let us continue being friends?!” his voice was trembling a bit but he managed to finish his line.

“What kind of person are you Masaki-kun? Honestly I have never met someone like you before in my life” Jun looking at his feet as he muttered the latter.

“Please Jun-chan… stop it!” Masaki was already feeling very embarrassed and kept throwing light kicks on the wall in front of him having his hands in his trousers pockets. “Well now I have you and Nino…” said quickly to change the subject “…though he might be not so much around as before”

Jun turned to look at him curiously. “Hmmm… It seems he has a boyfriend now”

The other one realized that Masaki had no idea of who this person was so he immediately grabbed the opportunity to inform him.

“I really admire you for being this calm…” he said in a carefree tone.

“Why do you say that? I shouldn’t be calm?” Masaki frowned “Though now that I’m thinking about it I better inform this boyfriend of Nino about some of his problematic sides…”

“No… that’s not what I meant…” Masaki looked at him confused and slightly leaned his head to one side waiting for Jun to continue “What I want to say is... aren’t you feeling weird that his boyfriend is Ohno Satoshi? You know… Sakurai’s best friend… I wonder why he hid it from you… I mean you’re his best friend right?”

Masaki couldn’t utter a single word. Nino is with Ohno… Ohno Satoshi?!
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Satoshi was sitting at the empty cafeteria trying to catch Sho on the phone. He had left school without having said a word. He was really worried. How stupid can someone be? Sho… you idiot… I have to hurry now… Shit!

He dialed Kitayama’s number. “It’s me… Have you got anything? It’s an emergency I need the information now…” his tone revealed his anxiety.

“Yes. Ohno-san. I’ve found all the necessary documents… I just need to reaffirm one detail before sending them to you”

“When do you plan to reaffirm it? There’s no time…” Satoshi was bouncing nervously his foot.

“I suppose the latest this evening but if you prefer it I can send all the others right now”

“I’m glad you think the right way Kitayama…. Send them at the usual address”

In less than five minutes all the data had successfully been transferred to his computer.
He couldn’t have been happier. So it is as I thought. With this I can help Sho and stop this bullshit with Aiba before it’s too late. He kept working on them for more than an hour, organizing and matching dates and events. If the last one is what I think it is then the game is over. He closed his computer and placed it in his bag carefully. As he stood up from the table he was sitting on till then to walk towards the exit, he heard someone calling him.

“Ohno-san?” Satoshi smiled but didn’t turn to see the other.

“Oh…. I’ve been expecting you… Matsumoto-san”

“Really?” Jun’s tone was more sarcastic than surprised.

Ohno turned slowly towards the other “Really… well he haven’t really talked and since you can’t find Sho around I’m the second one in charge right?”

Jun laughed a bit “Wow! You surely are clever…”

“So it seems… unlike other people…” Satoshi was speaking in a really calm way

“What the hell do you mean by that? Are you perhaps implying that I’m not?”  Jun’s fury was getting bigger and bigger. What he hated the most were other people to defy him that way.

“No… relax… Matsumoto-san. I’ve no intention to get into fight with you. So tell me your message for Sho and leave me already” Satoshi was getting pissed.

Jun raised an eyebrow and slightly smirked. “Fine… Tell him then that his little plan with Aiba turned into a fiasco…”

“That’s all? Sorry to mention it but that’s already known” Satoshi couldn’t hold back his laugh. “But I’ll do as you wish” he managed somehow to continue.

“Are you making fun of me?” Jun approached Satoshi in a threatening way. “Wasn’t it enough the little party before?” his voice was louder.

“Easy… easy… And stop referring to the events before. You might have tricked Sho and Aiba but in fact you’re a bad actor Matsumoto-san… you weren’t devastated and certainly your face show no trace of surprise…” Satoshi came closer “you knew… and you were expecting it…”

“You pretend the clever you know but if I was in your place I’d have other worries… like the ones named Ninomiya Kazunari?!”

Satoshi lowered his head and smiled with his eyes closed. “So you told him? I have to say… it took me by surprise why you didn’t call Aiba the moment you saw us together at that restaurant” Satoshi turned his gaze to Jun’s “And please… don’t look so surprised… I already told you you’re a bad actor… Did you really expect not to get caught?”

“You’re not afraid of the consequences?” Jun tried to read what the other had on his mind but with no luck.

Satoshi said nothing in return but sighed.
***
“What the hell?” Jun was pissed and kicked the chair in front of him “Who does he think he is? Pretending the one and only, almighty person… you asshole!”

“I guess we share the same opinion” another boy’s was heard a little afar behind Jun.

“What the hell do you want?” Jun was already angry to have to deal with that one as well

“Oh… easy… it might interest what I’m about to say Matsumoto-san…” the other’s tone was confident for sure.

“And you would be?...” Jun couldn’t hide his annoyance.

“A! My mistake! I’m Kamenashi Kazuya” said the boy smirking.
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Masaki left Jun at the rooftop with the excuse to go to the bathroom. Can it be true? That’s why he tried to hide it from me? He couldn’t believe his ears… his best friend was with his best friend… What kind of evil games of fate is that?! But it’s not like I could tell him who he should or shouldn’t date… not that this Ohno Satoshi would be the best choice but still… why did he have to hide it from me?! He had searched everywhere when he saw Nino heading to the back yard.

“Nino!!” Masaki called as loud as he could “Can I talk to you for a little?” Masaki’s tried to remain as neutral as possible as Nino came closer to him.

Masaki saw Nino trying to hide his nervousness. That must mean something…Yet he said nothing. It was always extremely difficult to take the lead when you were facing Nino but the situation this time was way too serious to risk defeat. So he tried to pull out his best poker face so that he won’t alert his friend.

“Ma-kun? I was… looking for you… Are you ok? After all the things that happened earlier…”

Masaki felt a small pinch in his heart. He’s avoiding my gaze and he thought his words… he’s lying… He tried though to remain calm.

“Well Nino I can’t deny that I wasn’t surprised when I found out but I’ve learned in my life not to judge people superficially. If he was working like a host then he had his reasons…” Masaki’s voice was low.

Nino in the meanwhile sat on an old desk left there. He couldn’t find any logic in his friend’s point of view. “You do know Masaki what host means… not to mention the fact that he got the opportunity to work as one while still underage… Doesn’t that mean something?!” Nino was desperate to change Masaki’s opinion and make him feel more alert. “Doesn’t it make you at least suspicious the way he had a secret like that?”

Masaki laughed “First of all, Nino working as a host doesn’t equal being a whore” He bit his lower lip remembering the video he had watched a while ago. I can’t humiliate Jun-chan like that… “And I have to say I agree with you in the secrets part. But shouldn’t that apply to everyone?”

Nino looked at him examining carefully his gaze. Masaki shifted his head and his gaze followed two bicyclists that were passing that time outside by the school yard. Nino had nothing to say in return and nervously looked at his left where there was a more private part of the yard.

“I bet he’s waiting, aren’t I right?” That comment took Nino by surprise.

“Who?” asked with a slightly cracked voice.

“Your boyfriend of course… Ohno Satoshi!” Masaki was beaming one of his twinkling smiles but the other could tell it was forced.

“Ma-kun…” Nino was surprised but he managed to put his brain into work in order to be able to deal with the situation. “How did you find out?” There was no reason to try to deny it since he could tell Masaki knew about it positively.

“Jun-chan… seems that saw you two apparently being on a date?!”

“I-”

“Just one simple question Nino… Why did you choose to hide it from me? If I can use your own previous words I’m supposed to feel suspicious…” Masaki snapped quickly. His voice started trembling “Tell me I have no reason to worry please…”

“Of course there’s nothing to worry about… Ma-kun you’re my best friend!” Nino grabbed both Masaki’s arms trying to make his point clear.

“Then what about the plan?” Masaki’s gaze was piercing

“P- plan?” Nino was cursing inside. What the hell am I supposed to do now?

“Yes Nino… plan… and stop playing the dumb one… you’re bad at it…” Masaki’s tone underlined his annoyance. Nino knew the situation was pretty serious as it was extremely rare for Masaki to speak like that. “I saw the title of that message but I didn’t pay attention to it. Tell me what plan… Tell me you were not involved in this… I mean I know you didn’t really like Jun-chan from the beginning…”

Nino tried to object but there was no way he could reveal anything to him yet. Instead of giving an answer, he just looked down on his lap and bit his lip guiltily.

“You won’t say anything?!”

“Ma-kun… please… Believe me I had nothing to do with that earlier craziness”

“Then tell me about your plan…” Masaki sounded more and more desperate. I have to know so that I won’t doubt you the least…

Nino remained silent for a few seconds. “Ma-kun… I’m… I’m sorry I c-can’t tell you…” he finally said almost whispering

“Of course… Now excuse me… I don’t want him to lose his patience because I’m keeping you here… Just go…” Masaki smiled bitterly and ran towards the main building. He couldn’t control his tears that kept running down his cheeks. Why Nino… why?
***
Nino was left watching Masaki’s leaving figure when he felt two arms embrace him from behind. He put his own hands over the others and leaned slightly backwards. He then let himself cry. “Why should it be that complicated Satoshi?”

“Shh…” Satoshi placed a light kiss on his left cheek “It will be over soon. I was sent today some really interesting documents. All this information combined with the one you found from the hospital proves that Masaki is not to blame for what happened that day… Sho might want to thank him once he finds out the truth…”

Nino turned so that he could watch his boyfriend in the eyes.

“What do you mean by that? Will Masaki be freed from this torture?”

“Yes...” Satoshi kissed Nino on his forehead “that means that we will be able to help both Sho and Masaki free themselves from this nonsense and obsession and make the ones to blame pay for what they did…” he looked at Nino who was much calmer than a few moments ago. “Don’t worry… I promised that I’d help them both and I’ll do it!”

“Is it like you were suspecting?”

“Yes. The accident would have happened anyway and perhaps the consequences for Sho would be even worse… it was scheduled Nino… And now I have the proof…”





TO BE CONTINUED




A.N. Sooo here's chapter 8! Sakuraiba action though it's not the most romantic one ><  Sho might just have realised what he has done ne?! His action could have now the opposite effect. And there's also the first interaction between Juntoshi! Things might get interesting from now on. Just saying... ;) Aimiya's friendship's now at stake. In the next chapter many things will be revealed about the past!


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