Title: Out of the blue - Living Together (One-Shot)

Author: Andy-chan (antimiya88)

Pairing: Sakuraiba / hint of Ohmiya

Genre: AU, Romance, Fluff

Rating: PG-13

Summary: Aiba Masaki, employee at the café of a multinational company, finds the courage and asks Yamamoto Hiroshi, the new staff manager of the company, who's occypying his mind months now, on a date, defying their social difference. To his surprise, the other accepted but when the actual date came he never showed up causing Masaki to receive mocking comments. He was ready to leave when a mysterious and attractive young man made his appearance in front of him and out of the blue pretended to be his late date. Would that date be a total failure or an ultimate success? - Now it's the time for their first date! ;D

Disclaimer: I don't own Sakuraiba, they own me! :P

A.N. As promised! The last part of this 'series of one-shots'! XD

Out of the Blue   /   Out of the Blue - The Date   /   Out of the Blue - The Excursion

“All the clothes are here…” Masaki mumbled to himself. “I have checked my books… now I need to…” he walked fast back to his bedroom “…put the photos and all the albums in another box and I think that corner is finished…”

Nino was sitting at the edge of their small sofa, looking at his friend organizing his things.

“Can’t you help me a little bit Nino?” Masaki asked as he carried the last cardboard box from his bedroom close to the door.

Nino frowned. “Why should I help you? You have a boyfriend… you can ask him to help you… Isn’t he supposed to be your prince charming?” his tone mocking.

Masaki pouted. He knew that his friend was stubborn and always made this kind of jokes but he really needed help. He walked fast towards him and sat on his right. “Please Nino… this will be our last ‘roommate’ activity…”

Nino turned his head the other way, trying to avoid Masaki’s puppy eyes. “And whose fault is that huh?! You’re the one who decided to leave me all alone and throw so many years of friendship away…”

“Nino…” he heard his friend’s voice trembling. “Don’t make it harder than it already is… please…” he continued and sniffed. Before he could tell what was going on, Masaki saw a flash in front of his face. “Wha-?!”

“Just a small souvenir for me…” Nino winked and jumped up from the sofa. “I needed some proof that you will miss me!”

“Stupid!” Masaki said between laughing and crying.

“Now hurry up! We have to take those damn CDs and DVDs… finally I’ll have the whole living room for my game collection!”

Masaki wiped his tears with the back of his hands and started packing.

“When will his highness be here?” Nino asked a couple of minutes later.

“After he finishes an interview with some famous person… something like that… I guess he’ll be here at 3 o’ clock… he said that he wants us to have lunch together…”

“Not only will you be going but I’ll have to go through that as well?! God… what are my sins?”

Masaki crossed his hands in front of his chest. “Nino…”

---

The door bell rang. “Nino! Hurry up and come here! Sho-chan has arrived!” Masaki took a deep breath and opened the door, revealing a smiling Sho.

“Hello sunshine!”

Masaki opened his arms to welcome his boyfriend. “Come in Sho-chan! Nino is getting ready!”

Sho entered the small apartment and carefully took off his shoes, taking a look at the box lined up close to the entrance. “Everything’s ready?”

Masaki nodded smiling, as he walked to the kitchen placing on the round table the bentos, Sho had brought with him. “I only have one more package to get it ready… and I’m done…”

“I had my things sent this morning… I can’t wait… I think it was indeed the best to rent a new apartment together… Only that way we could call it ours, right?” his voice tender, as he hugged his boyfriend.

Masaki bit his lower lip shyly but threw his arms around Sho’s neck, bringing him closer. “It will be our nest…right, Sho-chan?”

Sho brushed his fingers through Masaki’s hair and leaned closer to kiss him when they heard someone clearing his throat a bit too boldly.

“With your permission”

“Don’t start again Nino… please!” Masaki whined but Sho cut him off.

“He’s got a point there Masaki… Good afternoon Nino-kun! I brought my favorite bentos! Hopefully you’ll like it!”

Nino was already looking inside the bag. “I’m Ninomiya-kun for you and yes! I can see them! Duh!” he mumbled a bit annoyed, as he took a bento in his hands and headed to the sofa without waiting for the other two.

“I’m sorry… He’s being like that since last night… He’s usually not so abrupt and impolite… I swear it…”

Sho shook his head. “You don’t have every day your room mate and friend moving out Masaki… I understand…”

Three hours later and they had already sent the packages to the new apartment, as Sho had insisted.

“I’ll go to the bathroom and then we’re leaving… ok, Sho-chan?”

Once Masaki was left, Nino came closer to Sho with narrowed eyes. “Just a little warning… You better be careful Almighty Prince! If you dare to make my friend shed a single tear, I’ll kick your ass!”

Sho laughed. “I’ll keep that in mind but trust me I don’t intend to do so… I only want to see my sunshine smile…”

“Just saying!” Nino repeated and moved a bit back when he saw Masaki coming back.

“Is everything alright?” Masaki asked curiously.

Sho pecked his lips and went to the door. “I’ll be waiting for you in the car… ok?”

Masaki nodded and once the door was closed, he turned to Nino who had already sat on the floor in front of the TV, holding his game console. “Nino…”

“Go on… Don’t let your prince waiting…” the answer came fast but Masaki could tell that his friend’s voice cracked a bit.

He kneeled close to him and hugged him tightly. “I’m going to miss you so much Ninoooo” tears that threatened to fall since the early morning finally found their way out. “So so much…”

“Aibaka…” Nino sniffed but hugged the same tightly his friend. “I’ll… I’ll miss you too… I won’t have anyone to pick up on now… or accuse for leaving the lights on… Damn…”

Masaki couldn’t say anything else just to hold his friend even closer. “You can always get yourself another room mate! And don’t forget, the apartment is only four stations away by train… you know you can come over whenever you want, right?”

Nino muffled a laugh. “I know… as I also know that you won’t really want me to come whenever I want… I’m pretty sure you’ll have your private schedule of how to pass the time…”

“Nino…” Masaki gave a forceless punch on Nino’s shoulder. “Stop saying stupid things…”

“I’m not… I just know it! Listen… I might have been a selfish brat and somehow a jerk today but I’m really happy for you… You do know that, right?”

Masaki beamed a wide grin. “I know it… I love you!!!”

“I love you too Aibaka… but honestly I think you should go now… I don’t want his highness to get angry with me... or what is more jealous… because I am seduction personified! Not that you ever realized it!”

Masaki burst into laughs and gave him a small peck on his cheek. “Thank you Nino!”

Nino made a small nod. “Now hurry up!”

“See you at work on Monday!” Masaki said as he stood up.

Soon the door was closed and Nino sighed. I’ll miss living with you… Aiba-chan…

***

Sho placed the keys in the lock and with a click the door opened. Masaki was left with his mouth agape. Not only was everything brought but also placed at its right place.

“When?!”

“Yesterday… I was here to oversee everything… I wanted everything to be perfect when we would arrive…” Sho mumbled close to Masaki’s ear. “Do you like it, sunshine?”

Masaki was trying his best to hold back his tears. He had promised himself that he won’t end up crying like a baby… even if he knew it was hard. Everything happened so fast. He couldn’t believe that six months after meeting Sho for the first time, he was now standing inside their new apartment; their very own apartment.

“I love it, Sho-chan… I love it…” he turned around to meet his boyfriend’s eyes. “You never fail to surprise me…”

Sho pecked his lips. “That’s my goal… my sunshine! I’m glad it worked once again!” Sho closed the door behind them and left Masaki’s bags on the floor close to the sofa. “But baby… I guess you must be tired… why don’t you take a shower? In the meanwhile, I can place your books on our bookcase and then go and have a quick shower myself. What do you say?”

“That would be great Sho-chan!”

“And then we can order dinner… I know the best take-away for sushi!”

“Perfect!”

Hot water seemed to have helped Masaki relax. He had just put on a pair of sweatpants and a T-shirt while keeping a towel around his neck to prevent drops from falling from his hair on his clothes.

“I’m finished!” he said loud once he stepped out of the bathroom and headed to their bedroom.

He sat at the edge of their new bed and took a look around him. The room was almost the double in size from the one he used to have in his previous apartment with Nino but it gave out a cozy aura. The decoration was simple, based on earth colors.

He was still trying to realize that he was sitting on his new bed… the one that he would share with Sho… I’ll be able to feel his hot breath against me… I’ll be able to tell him good morning every single day…

He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t realize how much time he had spent sitting there or that Sho had already finished his bath and was at the moment looking at him, with a hint of smile, written on his lips.

“Sunshine, what have you been thinking about?” Sho asked in a low voice as his arms loosely found their way to Masaki’s slim waist.

“It may sound weird… but I was thinking that this is really our home…” Masaki whispered, having kept his gaze on his lap. “…that I’ll be able to say good morning to you…”

Sho caressed his hair softly. “I don’t find it weird at all… because…” he leaned closer so that Masaki could feel his hot breath on his cheek. “I’ve been dreaming of this since our first morning in Chiba… That’s why I was so nervous when you called me to tell me your decision…”

Masaki smiled and turned a bit so that he could look Sho in the eyes. “I love you so much Sh-” his voice losing its dynamic when he realized that Sho was wearing a pair of sweatpants and nothing else.

Sho muffled a small laugh. “Don’t blush like that… or you’ll make me go against my plans and attack you before dinner…”

Masaki couldn’t help but blush even harder at the hearing of this. “Sho-chan…”

“But I won’t do it!” Sho stood up and opened the closet, picking up a black tank top. “Now, c’mon” Sho said and grabbed the other’s hand. “Let’s order!” Masaki had no choice but to follow Sho in the living room.

---

An hour later, they had finished dinner and made their way to the sofa, snuggling together. Sho was holding his glass of wine up in the air. “To our new home!”

“To our new home!” Masaki repeated and let it fill his mouth. The taste was fruity and refreshing.

“I can’t believe we’re actually here…” Masaki muttered in a tiny voice. “It seems like a dream to me…”

“To me as well… my sunshine… but here I am holding you in my arms…”

Masaki smiled and let himself being brought closer to the other’s body. He could feel after a while Sho starting spreading small kisses on his cheek, heading lower to his jaw line, and ending up to his neck.

“Baby… now that we’ve finished our dinner how about we jump to the next part of my plans for tonight?” Sho’s voice had turned huskier than before. “You know we have that really nice bed waiting for us in our bedroom…”

Masaki giggled but placed his glass of wine on the small table in front of the sofa and wrapped his arms around Sho’s neck. “Another surprise?” he asked, his mouth being inches away from Sho’s.

Sho didn’t lose a minute he stood up. “Oh… you bet…” and with that he took a hold of Masaki up in the air and headed towards their bedroom.

***

Masaki could feel the sun hitting his face and tried to go closer to Sho. Finally… I’ll say good morning… His body did feel a bit sore since last night, so he moved slowly. Somehow he couldn’t find him on his side; he even stretched his hand but all he could touch was the mattress. Reluctantly, he opened his eyes just to find that he was lying alone. He looked at the clock on the wall that showed 9 o’clock. Disappointed that he hadn’t woken up with Sho by his side, he sat up on the bed. Perhaps he needed to go to the bathroom… or drink a glass of water… he thought to ease his disappointment when he heard a loud noise coming from outside. Didn’t that sound like glasses being broken?! Frowning, he put on his slippers and walked slowly towards the door.

As he walked out of the bedroom he realized that the weird sounds were coming from the kitchen. Carefully, not to get noticed, he peeked from the corner just to see the kitchen looking as if it was bombarded and his boyfriend in a state of emergency. Eggs, flour, sugar, yoghurt were everywhere. He had to place his palm on his mouth to cover his giggles. Sho-chan…?!

Sho turned to a book that he had on his right. “So I have to saute the onions until they bring out their sweetness…” he growled as he placed the uneven pieces of onion in the frying pan. “How am I supposed to know that they have brought out their sweetness, huh?! It’s my fault that I bought your famous book Matsumoto Jun… It’s not ‘everyone can cook’ as its title falsely propagandize!”

Masaki could have never guessed that his boyfriend would be so clumsy when it came to cooking. He was ready to go there and help him when he heard his next words. “I just want to surprise my sunshine with a delicious breakfast in bed…” Sho took a deep breath. “You can’t mess it up, Sakurai Sho! You just can’t!”

Hearing that, Masaki decided not to disturb him and walked on his toes back to their bedroom. After almost half an hour, he heard the door opening.

“Good morning, my sunshine!” Sho said as he sat on the bed pecking Masaki at his forehead. “Did you sleep well?” he asked concerned.

“I had the best sleep Sho-chan… Don’t worry…”

“Masaki… I was planning to have been here when you would wake up… I really did… but well… I wanted to surprise you and the schedule did get out of hand…” Sho sighed. “Just wait for a second…” he got out of the room and came back holding a tray with breakfast. There were two balls of soup, pancakes, two glasses of orange juice and coffee.

Masaki threw his arms around Sho’s shoulders, once the tray was safely placed at the special small table next to the bed. “I knew that Sho-chan had something in mind… I could hear some noises… so I thought to wait here…”

Sho blushed and gulped. “You heard?!”

Masaki nodded. “Yes… and it made my heart flutter…”

Sho lowered his head. “Honestly… I don’t think the result is to make your heart flutter… I’m sure the soup is completely tasteless and the pancakes ruined…”

Masaki pinched softly Sho’s cheek. “I think that I’ll be the one to judge that!” he said in an enthusiastic tone and moved a bit so that he could sit properly to have breakfast. He drank some coffee and took a bite from the pancakes. Sho was right… They were overcooked and the dough had certainly its issues but to Masaki it felt as if it was the best pancake he had ever tasted.

“How… how is it?” Sho asked, his gaze showing desperation.

Masaki looked at him with teary eyes. “It was the best pancake I have ever eaten…”

“Don’t say stu-” Sho started saying but he was hushed by Masaki’s index, placed on his lips.

“Because it was Sho-chan the one who made it for me…”

“I really wanted you to have the best breakfast… but in the end I screwed up…” Sho mumbled disappointed.

Masaki cut a small bite and shoved it in Sho’s mouth. “It’s not that bad Sho-chan… See? It might be a bit overcooked but it is tasty!”

Sho drank some juice and stared at his boyfriend how happily he continued to eat while small sounds of joy left his throat. There were so many times that he was thinking of how lucky he was to have met this man in his life. It was mostly small things like that… He used to only focus on his work… and avoided home since it felt lonely but now he was sure that everything would be different. Without realizing, his lips were curved into a wide smile. You really are my sunshine…

***

“Welcome home Sho-chan!”

Sho licked his lips when he realized that his favorite food was waiting for him in the kitchen. “It’s tonkatsu, right?”

Masaki nodded. “I came earlier from the work and thought to make some since I had the time!”

Sho went to their bedroom to get changed when the door bell was heard. “I’ll go Sho-chan!” he heard his boyfriend’s enthusiastic voice. Tomorrow was their first anniversary and he hoped that Masaki would love his surprise even if it was a day earlier. Unfortunately, he was obliged to go to Hokkaido for two days due to an exhibition at the history museum.

During the last six months they’ve been living together, he had found out many things about Masaki… things that made him fall in love even more… the fact that he wanted them to brush their teeth together in the mornings… the fact that he would always help him with his ties… the fact that he would bring him a cup of hot tea and sit by his side when he needed to finish up work till late at night… the fact that he would always place his head on his chest when they were lying down to sleep. Of course they had fought… and to his surprise Masaki had turned out to be quite stubborn and would always stand his ground… but above all, he knew that this person really loved him for being him and that was what mattered.

Once he was changed, he got out and found Masaki being kneeled on the floor looking at the small basket in front of him. He kneeled on his side. “Do you like it?” he could see how his boyfriend’s lower lip was trembling and he knew that his surprised had worked the way he had wished.

“Sho-chan…” Masaki mumbled, unable to control his voice. “How did you?!”

High-pitched small barks filled the living room. “The pet shop owner told me that golden retrievers are very friendly and well this little miss was looking at me with such eyes that I couldn’t resist… You can name her however you want!”

“It’s a female?!” Masaki whispered. “Then… Ai-chan! From… love…”

“Happy anniversary! I love you my sunshine!”

Masaki took the small puppy in his arms and leaned on Sho. “I love you too… Sho-chan!”

---

“Now that I remembered it…” Sho said as he sneaked under the covers. “I found the perfect roommate for Nino… he will be there tomorrow morning!”

“How can you be so sure? Nino has been turning down candidates for six months now!”

Sho pecked Masaki’s lips. “I know my sunshine… I just know… Let’s sleep now… I’ve got to leave early…”

Masaki moved a bit and buried his face at the crook of Sho’s neck. “Good night Sho-chan…”

“Good night Masaki…”

***

Nino cursed as he heard the door bell ringing. “Who the hell is so early in the morning?! It’s Sunday; it’s supposed to be a day dedicated for my rest!”

He dragged his legs to the door and opened it without caring how he looked.

“Excuse me… are you Ninomiya Kazunari-san?” a somehow familiar voice reached his ears.

Nino was left frozen. What?! How?! Why?! Perhaps it’s a dream… he tried in vain to convince himself that having his favorite artist, the famous painter Ohno Satoshi in front of his door was simply a dream. It should be… But the man didn’t seem to disappear so at the end, all Nino could do was to nod.

“Oh! I’m glad I didn’t make a mistake! I usually mess up with things like that… My name is Ohno Satoshi… Sakurai Sho told me that you are looking for a roommate…”




THE END






A.N. Soooo this was the last part of this fluffy fluffy fluffy series! :D I wanted to make Prince Sho have his 'fail' moment because that actually makes him more realistic, right?! He can't be that perfect! XD
And of course Nino would be paired up! lol As if I would leave our little brat alone! ;)

Was it a bit pointless?! Not?! I can't judge... I just wanted some fluff and now that my thirst is satisfied I'll go to some naughtier situations! The next Sakuraiba (that will come soon) will be a smutty one! XDDD


I hope you enjoyed it and as always your comments are <333!!!



See you soon! ^_^