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Title: Cross-linked Chaos
Author: Andy-chan (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
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Author: Andy-chan (
antimiya88)Pairings: Sakuraiba (main) / Ohmiya (side)
Genre: AU, Romance, Angst, Drama
Rating: PG15 - NC17
Summary: Sakurai Sho at the age of 26 decided to turn a new page in his life. He managed to become a high-school professor. He knows the challenge is big, considering his past, but he's determined to fulfill the promise he had given nine years ago. In his class, he comes across Aiba Masaki a boy with a rude attitude who seems to not care about anything. Somehow, he reminds him of his old self and he's determined to succeed. At the end of the week, he's made to go with his cousin to the latter's favorite host club to celebrate his new start. At first, he denied to have fun but when he sees the number one host, he finally forgot about anything and let go. What he didn't know is that this will make things complicated. Could this new situation be the key for his future?
Disclaimer: I don't own Sakuraiba,they own me.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sakuraiba,
Chapter 1
The sound of the alarm broke the peaceful silence in the room. Sho growled and without opening his eyes, he managed to make it stop. It was 6:30. After sighing deeply, he pushed the covers off and sat up slowly. The day finally came… He tried to take a few deep breaths in order to calm his nerves down. From that day, he would officially start his new life; that of a high school professor. He knew that a big thank you belonged to his cousin who not only did encourage and support him to study after everything that had happened, but also helped him to find this job for his sake. It wasn’t one of the famous schools but it was the decent one in this rather middle-class neighborhood he was living. He couldn’t care less. For someone with a past like his, even at a worse school than the one he’d be teaching, was certainly a fresh start.
He put on his slippers and headed to the bathroom. He wasn’t an easy person in the mornings and a hot bath always helped him to keep his mind clear. He stayed there for almost forty minutes, letting the hot water wash his worries and insecurities away. He had wondered many times whether he deserved all that. His cousin would always say that he did. He wanted to believe it… he needed to move forward. After feeling relaxed enough, he got out and picked up the clothes he had chosen to wear since last night. He made sure that he had all his notes and books in his bag and went to the kitchen.
As he poured coffee in his mug, his eyes fell on the small drawing he was keeping on his fridge. His lips immediately curved into a smile. My little hero…
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“Why are you here, onii-san?” a child’s voice reached Sho’s ears, making him sigh. It had been a week since he was able to leave his hospital room and pass some time outside in the garden. ‘What did I do?! I don’t need that now…’
“Hey listen kid! Go to your mama, ok? Or find someone else to bother… just get the hell out of my sight…” Sho replied angrily, still keeping his back on the other.
“But I’m not in your sight onii-san… you have your back on me…” the child said innocently, irritating Sho even more.
‘That’s it!’ the latter turned with the help of his hands his wheelchair and was ready to start cursing when he saw a boy, probably around nine or ten years old, to smile at him widely. Whatever he wanted to say was forgotten. It was a smile he had never met in his life before. ‘Not that I’m surrounded by people who smile…’ he thought half amused, half sad. “What do you want?” his tone insisting being quite cold.
“I wanted to talk to you! You seemed lonely and sad… I was looking at you closely… your eyes were sad… and I didn’t like that… everyone has to smile!”
Sho wanted to burst into laughs with the simplicity of the thoughts of the younger one. “Listen kid! When you turn sixteen like me and have lived my life, then come and tell me ‘everyone has to smile’ and this kind of bullshit! Ok? You know nothing… go and play with the kids of your own age and leave me alone…” the more he thought of the younger’s words the more he was getting angry.
“I’m not a kid! In a couple of months, I turn ten years old!” the other protested. “I will go, onii-san but you are sad… I know you are!” and with that phrase he ran towards the entrance of the hospital.
Sho was frowning till he saw the other disappearing at the corridor and turned his head up to look at the sky. ‘So I look sad huh…?! What the fuck with that stupid kiddo… coming and talking to me like that!’
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Sho left the now empty mug in the sink and went closer to the drawing that decorated the fridge, a small smile forming on his lips. “Wish me luck, buddy!”
He made sure that he had everything with him and stepped out of his apartment. “You can do it, Sho! You can do it!”
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“You don’t have to look this nervous, Sakurai-sensei. I think you know well that once they see a nervous teacher you won’t be able to survive… they have a specific ability to smell the lack of power and take full advantage of it!” the headmaster told Sho as they were walking towards the 3C class.
“I know that…” Sho replied in a low voice. “Not so many years have passed since I was one of them but I can’t help it… I am nervous… It’s the first time that I teach and it’s also the senior year… What if…?”
“You don’t have to be… dogs who bark are easily tamed… you should be more worried about the ones who don’t…”
Sho limited himself to a small nod. Yes… he knew exactly of what kind of ‘dog’ the headmaster was talking about. He used to be one of them. “I’ll keep that in mind, Hoshitaka-san”
As they came closer to the door, Sho felt his heart pounding like crazy. He tried to take a few deep breaths. It’s now or never, Sho… You have made a promise and you have to keep it!
“Here we are” the headmaster said and slid the door open, entering, followed by Sho. “Silence!” he said out loud since there was bedlam in the classroom. “I will start throwing people out of the class and it’s only the first day!” he warned but no one among the students seemed to actually care about his threat. “This year is your last year. You better realize that it is your chance to do something with your life. As you heard at the opening ceremony earlier, Sakurai-sensei, over here, will be your new homeroom teacher. This is his first time teaching in a high school, so you better behave yourselves!”
The students exchanged quick glares. “Sakurai-sensei” the headmaster continued “I leave you with your students now… Have a good start!” he said encouragingly, smiling at him.
Soon, he was out of the classroom and Sho was left with twenty-nine heads looking at him; others with suspicion, others with excitement, but certainly all of them with curiosity. He knew that this was another battle and that he had to win it like so many others in the past. After taking a deep breath, he cleared his throat and looked back at his students. “As Hoshitaka-sensei said, my name is Sakurai and I will be your home teacher for this year”
“How old are you, sensei?” a girl interrupted him abruptly without even raising her hand. “Because wolfie said that it’s the first time you teach… You do look very young… and…” the girl smiled rather invitingly “quite handsome, if I may say…”
Sho secured his glasses nervously. “Miss…?”
“Ah! Suzuki… my name is Suzuki Tamiko… you can call me Tami-chan though…”
Sho knew well that he would have to face all kinds of students. It wasn’t so many years ago when he would hang with girls like this, ready to get what they want, the moment they want without caring about the consequences. “Suzuki-san… I suppose with the characterization ‘wolfie’ you’re referring to Hoshitaka-sensei… this time, I’ll let it pass… As for me, yes it is the first time I teach. I am 26 years old. Now please everyone open your books, page 12. We have not that much time and I intend to finish the lesson I have prepared for today. If you wish to skip time, there’s always the break to make things even… your choice!”
He heard complaints, even a few curses coming from the back, but paid no attention. He tried to clear his mind and focus on the mathematics.
He was in the middle of explaining the new algorithm formula they would need to solve the problems at the end of today’s lesson when the door of the classroom opened forcefully and a boy, student obviously, entered with the most bored and somehow arrogant facial expression, Sho had ever seen. He was wearing a pair of baggy jeans, a black T-shirt with his upper part of the school uniform open. He had highlights on his hair and a piercing on his left ear. But the thing that irritated Sho the most was the fact that he kept on having his earphones on with loud music.
Without paying attention to him, the student walked through the desks and sat at his, located at the last row next to the window. H threw his almost empty bag on the floor, and after having secured his earphones, he turned his head outside.
So, I guess this was the one the headmaster had in mind when he told me to be more worried about dogs who don’t bark… He tried to make the student pay attention to him but there was no reaction. It was obvious that the other had already given up. Sho hadn’t agreed on the terms though and here it was his class. He was determined not to have regrets over anyone. He left the book on his desk and walked towards the student till he was standing right in front of his desk. He was sure the other had taken notice of him but didn’t look to care. He even started to hum whatever song he was listening to.
Sho knew that he was testing him and he smirked. Oh my dear… don’t you know that where you are, I’ve been?! You won’t win so easily. He calmly took the earphones off, and leaned closer, startling the other. “I’m sorry… we started class without waiting for you…” his tone was ironic but certainly not the usual the other was used to. Sho could tell from the way the younger’s one pupils had dilated.
It took him a few seconds but he managed to pull himself together. “Don’t worry about it, sensei… It’s not that I’ll hold grudge against you!” the student replied in an even more ironic tone.
“Would you be kind enough to tell me your name?” Sho asked, raising his eyebrow.
“Aiba Masaki, sensei... Though, I was sure wolfie had made sure you remember it… I really thought my reputation was higher than this… what a surprise!” the student replied chuckling. It was obvious that he couldn’t care less about school, rules and manners.
“Don’t worry about it, Aiba-kun… You made me remember it yourself” in a fast move, he took hold of the student’s headphones. “Take off your book now and open to page fourteen” Sho’s voice this time was imperative.
Masaki ticked his tongue but did as he was told. You’re still new… you will learn how the game is played dear… don’t worry… I will make sure you learn its rules sooner than you think…
Seeing him opening his book, Sho got in front of the class again and continued explaining the lesson as if nothing had happened.
Masaki curiously turned his attention to the new teacher who was writing something on the blackboard. Young… I’m sure this is the first time he teaches… So much enthusiasm cannot be justified otherwise… And if I have to be honest his ass doesn’t look that bad… He chuckled at his thought. But apart from that, he’s boring… It’s not like I need school anyway… And I’m so tired… He rested his head on his hands and closed his eyes. He had almost fallen asleep when he heard the new teacher calling his name. Growling, he opened his eyes. “What now?!” he asked irritated.
“You were paying no attention so I thought you already know this formula” the calm voice of his teacher was heard. “Why don’t you come to the blackboard to solve it then?!” Masaki was left staring at the teacher. Is he for real?! “Aiba-kun… I’m waiting…”
Masaki smirked as he walked through the desks. If you want to play tough from the first day fine by me… He looked up at the combination of numbers and letters that were written on the board. “Oh! Sensei! That’s super easy!”
“Really?!” the teacher asked, raising his eyebrow.
“Let me show you…” Quickly, Masaki grabbed a piece of choke and started writing.
Sho was left with his mouth open when he saw the word shit being given as the ‘result’. He was ready to speak when he saw the student going to his desk, grabbing his bag and getting out of the classroom while mumbling something that did sound like ‘I’m done with this bullshit…’. The door was slammed harshly and Sho was left looking at it. I guess it won’t be that easy…
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“Would you like to come with us for a beer?” Honda Hiromito, the literature teacher, proposed. “It won’t take long. Just to get to know each other. I spoke with Atsushita-san and Matsuda-san and they’re ok with it!”
Sho agreed knowing that it would be nice to have some acquaintances. “Of course!”
It was five o’clock when they left the small café-bar. Sho had found out that the two out of the three were already married and had children. From the excitement in their voice when they spoke about their families, Sho knew they cared about them. Without realizing, he sighed. At least, it’s nice to find out that there are families in which there’s love.
They were walking towards the train station, taking the road by the small river since everything had blossomed and the path was beautiful. Sho was lost in his thoughts when he caught with the corner of the eye someone sitting at the bank of the river a few meters away. It was no one else but ‘the dog who doesn’t bark in the classroom’, according to the headmaster’s words; Aiba Masaki.
“Isn’t that Aiba…?” Matsuda-sensei asked.
“Yes… it’s him…”Atsushita-sensei said. “Luckily, today he was sleeping in my class. He’s nothing but a trouble! I wish he decided to leave school… it’s not that he learns anything!”
The other three burst into laughs but Sho frowned. “With all respect, laughing over a student who obviously has problems does not suit a teacher!”
Atsushita placed a hand on Sho’s shoulder, tapping it softly. “I understand your passion but trust us… we’ve known him for quite a long time now and we can assure you he’s useless…”
Useless?! Sho couldn’t believe in his ears. “How can you call a student of yours useless? No one is usel-”
“Atsubuta is right!” a voice was heard and all of them turned to see Masaki standing next to them with his hands in the pockets of his trousers.
Sho was left staring at these big eyes that were clearly looking back at him. “Aiba!” Atsushita warned him. “My name is Atsushita! I will try to overlook it this time! But please… Don’t think that I haven’t taken notice of what there was written on the blackboard when I entered the classroom! Luckily you were sleeping!”
Masaki suddenly burst into laughs. “What?! I thought you’d be happy! I mean… you’ve been teaching us this crap for so many years now… I just wanted to show you that I have improved in English, sensei! And ‘fuck’, if I’m not mistaken, is an English word!” he said as if he enjoyed provoking them. Sho knew that it was a game for him; to bring them to their limits. “Or is it perhaps that you don’t know it?! You’re not that old…” he continued sarcastically.
“Are you already seeking for a detention, Aiba?” Atsushita-sensei said angrily. “It’s been only one day of school! Be careful!”
Masaki’s tongue kept moving inside his mouth showing his ‘I-really-don’t-care-about-what-you’re-saying-shit’ attitude. His stare had gone back to Sho. He came closer till he was standing right in front of him. “You… You owe me something! Hurry up and hand them over!”
Sho smirked. “I’m afraid I can’t help you. Try again tomorrow, when you remember what my name and position is! Have a nice afternoon, Aiba-kun!” no trace of anger in his tone; only indifference.
The student had clenched both his hands into fists. It was obvious that he was angry. Sho was sure after what he had seen with Atsushita that Aiba Masaki had learnt to be the one in control; something he couldn’t obtain with him. The student hadn’t made but a few steps away, muttering something like ‘we’ll see who will win at the end arrogant asshole’ when Sho spoke again. “And no matter what everyone believes or even yourself, Aiba-kun, you are not useless!”
To his surprise, he saw the other stop and turn slowly around in order to look at him. He was frowning… his eyes searching in his a hint of truth or lie, as if he was confused. There was a weird silence in the air, the other teachers being astonished by Sho’s reaction and words, and it lasted for several seconds before the younger turned around and start running as fast as his legs could carry him.
Sho sighed. No matter how hard it is… you have to believe it… and I’ll make sure you will…
“Sakurai-sensei! Are you out of your mind?! What kind of approach was that?! Haven’t you heard the way he talked of you?! Arrogant asshole?! This isn’t about you being his teacher… this is about basic principles!”
“Atsushita-sensei… I know that his way of talking to us was nothing but rude! I know it and there’s no way I approve it either! But please… believe me… the more we keep the same attitude, the more he will continue with the same hostility! For him it’s a game, a challenge if you want… Obviously, he needs another approach in order to change and I’m willing to try!”
“You really believe that a person like him can change?!” the other teachers were left with their mouth opened.
“I don’t believe it… I just know it…” Sho smiled at them. “Everyone can change… we only need faith and positive thinking! And now if you excuse me, I will take the bus to go home. I have to prepare tomorrow’s lesson! Have a nice afternoon! I had a great time!”
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“Finally! It’s done!” Sho exclaimed happily, looking down at his notes for his second lesson. He was sitting at the kitchen where the table was big and had enough space for his papers that were around him all over the place. As he stretched his hands up in the air, his attention fell on the drawing. It wasn’t very good in terms of drawing skills but what he liked the most was its colors; its vivid colors that showed off the positivity he had talked of the previous day to his colleagues. He stood up from his chair and came closer, letting his fingers trace its surface. I know that I can’t be like you… but please send me your strength, buddy… I really need it!
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“I guess you will think now twice before participating in those illegal moto speed battles again. You should consider yourself lucky that you didn’t end up with a paralysis!” the physiotherapist said as he helped Sho back on his wheelchair. “I will be expecting you the day after tomorrow, same hour”
He had fallen many times from his bike but this time the fall was so strong that had caused him a quite severe hit on his leg. Luckily though, he would be discharged from the hospital after a month.
Sho mumbled a yes as a reply and fast headed to the elevator to get to his room. They would always tell him that… ‘But it feels so nice to have this kind of freedom… at least I feel people come to me and congratulate me whenever I come out as the winner, unlike some people who want to call themselves parents… and all they know is to demand you to fit in their fucking perfect image…’ As his mind went to his family, immediately he remembered that boy’s words from yesterday. ‘You’re sad…’ Sho smirked bitterly. “What do you know?!” he mumbled under his breath before entering his room.
“Good morning, onii-san!”
Sho froze. ‘It can’t be…’
The young boy appeared in front of him with a wide smile on his face. “I asked a nurse who you were and they told me your room…”
“Sorry but I’m not in the mood for visitors…”
“It’s ok… I will sit there on the chair and draw… I love to draw!”
“What are you five?!” Sho asked a bit bewildered by the childish behavior of the other but didn’t ask him to leave. He didn’t know the reason but he didn’t.
“Everyone can draw… The famous painters aren’t five years old… they are old with white hair and wrinkled hands! I like it because you can create your very own world exactly the way you want it! Isn’t it beautiful to be free to create something however you want?!”
“Whatever…” Sho said rather bored and climbed on his bed with the help of his hands. He threw a quick look at the other who did exactly as he had promised. ‘He’s a tough opponent… damn it! I won’t get easily rid of him…’
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“I want to be a tough opponent for this Aiba Masaki!” Sho said sighing. “But unlike you, I don’t have your confidence…”
***
The next three days were similar to the first. Masaki would do whatever he could to get on Sho’s nerves; he would appear late, he would sleep during the lesson, he would talk to him rudely but Sho wasn’t ready to give up yet... not so easily. He knew he was tested, even if the other was doing it unconsciously. On Friday, he decided to work at school. He had to pass their notes on his dossier. He could now tell which students of his were strong and which not… And of course there was always Aiba Masaki…
Last paper of the pile was Masaki’s test. Everything was left blank but one. Under the question ‘Which number is called cardinal and why?’ there were only two numbers written on it, along with a comment that left Sho speechless:
69
Because it’s two birds with one stone!
Giving and receiving in the same time!
p.s. I suggest you should test it, sensei! You seem really tensed!
Sho rubbed his forehead, sighing. “What am I supposed to do with you, Aiba Masaki? What?”
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“Jun, tell me again why we had to come here?” Sho asked bewildered as he was pulled into the most famous gay host clubs in Tokyo. They had already done a round of drinks at his favorite bar in Roppongi.
“Because we’re celebrating your new start!” Jun said winking at his cousin.
“You do realize that I’m a teacher though!” Sho spoke trying to get free of Jun’s grip which he failed due to his slightly drunken condition. “It’s already two am and I have drunk enough already! Come on Jun… I need to go home…”
“Tomorrow you don’t have school and even teachers have a life… besides… this is well known for its discretion. Do you think that I would be able to handle a scandal over Matsumoto Co.? It’s been ages since you had fun! I never approved the way you were spending your time as a teenager but from that to this… it’s just too much! Come!”
It was true… it had been ages since he had fun but even if a small a small part of him getting excited by the idea, another one was still refusing to let him relax.
“C’mon! We will only have some fun!” Jun said as he opened the door. “You deserve it!”
Sho sighed defeated. Jun was always way too careful with things like that. “Fine… but this is the first and last time…” he mumbled as he followed his cousin in the club.
“Jun-sama! We were expecting you tomorrow! What a surprise!” the responsible welcomed him with a wide smile making Sho realize that Jun was a regular there.
“Akira-san!” Jun replied in the same flirtatious tone. “I want the V.I.P room and the number one host of yours for my cousin, Sho, over here! We’re celebrating something special tonight and I want him to have exclusive service!”
“Of course…” the responsible bowed before turning his attention to Sho. “Sho-sama… please, follow me…”
Sho turned his head to Jun as if he was asking for help, only getting a playful wink. He had no other choice but to follow the other. He was led at the back of the club, where there was a secluded area with a deep red velvet sofa and an expensive looking black table.
“Akihiro-kun will be with you in a minute…” Akira told him before bowing and leaving the room.
Sho was looking around as if he wanted to memorize every single part of it. It was the first time being into such a club and he couldn’t help but feel nervous.
“You don’t have to look this nervous, Sho-sama…” a husky voice reached his ears making him turn towards its direction. In front of him, there was a tall, slim and, if he wanted to be honest with himself, extremely handsome man standing. So this is Akihiro…
He could see the way the other’s eyes sparkled when their gazes met but said nothing. He does look familiar somehow… Sho was frowning as his blazed mind tried to make the connection unsuccessfully. He saw the man sitting next to him, putting ice in a glass as he prepared him his drink. He does but I can’t remember why… or my mind is playing with me… I don’t know… His cologne is so seductive… the way he serves…
“Drink this, Sho-sama… I promise you it will make you relax and enjoy your time with me even more…” Sho gasped at the feeling of the host’s hot breath tickling his ear. It had been years since he was sitting so close with such a handsome man and he felt his body burning up.
He knows the game of seduction too well… he thought. I won’t survive this easily… Without a second thought, he brought the glass to his lips and sipped some of it. The more he drank, the more he liked the small touches the host was giving on his nape with the tips of his fingers. As the time passed by, the caresses grew bolder and bolder. His hand moved to Sho’s arm, lowering gradually to his thighs. He wanted to say something but it felt so good… He could feel his body relax completely… surrendering to the other.
“Do you enjoy yourself, Sho-sama?” the host asked in a low tone, sending tens of shivers down Sho’s spine. “I want to make sure you are satisfied…”
Sho turned his eyes to the man sitting next to him. His vision had turned now completely blurry due to the alcohol running in his veins. He’s so beautiful… and those lips… those pouty, sexy, full lips… I want to taste them… I want to… Without thinking more, he leaned closer and pecked the host’s lips. They felt so warm and soft that Sho moaned at the touch. Akihiro smiled and licked them before leaning closer to claim Sho’s once again only that this time the kiss was wet, demanding.
It wasn’t till moments later that Sho found himself holding the host on his lap, his hands on the other’s hips as their tongues were having their own feverish dance. The kiss itself was breathtaking. Soon, he felt these luscious lips attaching to his neck, nibbling, licking and softly sucking. His breath was uneven and his face flushed. His hands, buried in the host’s soft hair, as the latter came back to his lips, teasing them with the tip of tongue.
Sho didn’t move. He had surrendered to the other’s caresses… he didn’t even complain when he felt the other removing his glasses. He wanted to kiss him again. He leaned closer but all he could feel was a hand placed on top of his lips. Frowning he opened his eyes looking at the other who was smirking at him.
“Without the glasses I would say that you are almost handsome…” the host whispered as he leaned closer so that his mouth was almost touching Sho’s right ear. “Sensei…”
TO BE CONTINUED…
A.N. Sooo minna!!! Here's the first chapter of my new Sakuraiba series! ^_^ It took me a while to start posting but here it is!!! I have advanced with it and I thought to let you have a first taste!! Ohmiya will appear in the next chapter and I can promise you that they play their role, as well as Jun, but I needed to focus on Sakuraiba on this one! ;) I know Masaki here isn't the usual good, sweet guy but I wanted to write him through a different perspective, even if the storyline basis is a bit classic 'teacher/student'! :) There are secrets and complicated situations of the past... I think you know me! xDDD And yes... first chapter came with a cliff... gomeeeen! ><"
I really hope you enjoyed it and as always your comments are <333!!!
I admit I feel nervous every time I post a new story, so your thoughts would be more than welcomed! :D
See you again soon,
Andy ^_^
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