Chapter 7

~Uruha’s POV~

            I wake up and feel an arm wrapped around my waist. There’s somebody hugging me from behind. Sleepily I roll over and realise it’s just Ruki. Oh god. Have I got drunk and slept with him again?!? I’m on the verge of panic when I remember he’s just sleeping here. He must have rolled over in his sleep. We’re both dressed from the waist down. Nothing happened.

            It’s actually pretty sweet how Ruki’s body automatically hugs me in his sleep. It’s probably a symbol of some unconscious desire to protect me or something.

            His arm is still across my waist and I’m wondering if I should get up.  I don’t want to disturb him but I really need a drink and the bathroom. I always find it weird when that happens. You’d think your body wouldn’t waste water when it’s thirsty. Oh well. That’s just how things are. Carefully I slip out of bed without disturbing Ruki. He’s so peaceful sleeping. Like an angel. It’s nice to be able to see him in my bed without feeling guilt and self loathing.

            Ruki awakes up just under an hour later. He walks sleepily into the lounge where I’m watching TV. I can’t help but laugh. Now it’s my turn to see him looking a mess. Unfortunately he’s one of those people who look cute no matter what. I laugh at him anyway. I know he’d do the same in my position.

            “You’re so mean.” Ruki sulks before locking himself away in my bathroom. I shrug and turn my attention back to the TV. I’m only mean to him because he’s mean to me. Besides we both know it’s only harmless fun.

            Suddenly I remember that I invited Ruki to Aoi’s party. I better ask him. Even though the showers on Ruki will hear me on the phone. He can be so nosy sometimes. Better send a text instead.

~Aoi’s POV~

            I read Uruha’s text and smile when I see ‘Luv U’ at the end. Still he’s probably the kind of guy who writes that on every text. Just like a lot of girls I know. Then it sinks in what he’s saying. Why was Ruki at Uruha’s house last night? I shouldn’t feel jealous. I know there good friends. Still we can’t help our own emotions.

            ‘Sure Ruki can come to my party. Why was he at your house so late?’ I text back. I never use text talk. I find with auto complete real English is quicker. There. That message sounds friendly enough. I get a reply a little later.

            ‘Don’t know. Will ask after he gets out of the shower.’ Comes the reply. Only it’s in text talk so I have to figure out what he said.

            Why is Ruki still there? Well it must have been late when Uruha got home. He’s just being a good friend. That has to be it. My mind goes back to that kiss. No I’m being stupid. There’s nothing between them. Uruha has done nothing with Ruki that I haven’t done with Kai.

~Uruha’s POV~

            Why was Ruki here? Now Aoi had mentioned it I couldn’t stop wondering. I’m completely distracted from the home make over show I was watching. Not that a show about trying to redecorate an entire house in a hour is hard viewing. Besides they cheat. They do most of the work before the hour officially starts. I’m sure Ruki had a good reason for being here. I’ll just ask once he’s dressed.

            I don’t have to wait long for Ruki to make an appearance. He’s not put on his usual makeup yet and his hair is wet but he’s dressed. That’s enough.

            “Ruki. Why were you here last night?” I blurt out. He looks annoyed. Ok so he wasn’t ready. Tough. This is my house and therefore he has to do what I say. Just like when I’m at his house I have to leave my shows perfectly in line at the door and mugs can only be put down on coasters with the handles pointing to the right. Ruki can be such a neat freak sometimes… all the time. I bet my bathroom is now tidier than when I left it.

            “I just wanted to see you. I was lonely.” Ruki replied wandering off. It’s a long way for him to come for a casual visit so late. Still I have no reason to doubt his story so I let him finish getting ready. Quietly I go to look in my bathroom. All the varies bottles are now lined up with there labels facing forward. You don’t need to be a forensic scientist to know Ruki’s been here.

            I turn one bottle backwards just to annoy him and go back to watching TV. The show is over now and the adverts are showing. I groan as I realise it’s an advert for wine. Suddenly I’m extremely grateful Ruki is here.

~Aoi’s POV~

            The night of my party come and I’m sitting on my bed with twelve different take out menu’s. I have to decide which pizza company to order from. Kai can be pretty picky about food sometimes being a professional himself. But it’s not Kai I’m worried about. I want to get the best company because I know pizza isn’t something Uruha eats often.

            I pick up a leaflet and realise it’s a company that’s often late in delivering. It’s good if you want a discount because of late delivery but for a pizza party it’s best to have the pizza on time. One down eleven to go.

            “Kai! Which is the company with that weird tomato sauce we didn’t like?” I call out to my flatmate.

            “I can’t remember the name. It’s the one with the green leaflet.” Kai calls back coming into my room. “What are you doing?”

            “Trying to pick the best company.” I respond. “For my party.”

            “Well you don’t want that one either.” Kai says pointing to a red leaflet. I nod and remove that. Now I have a choice of nine. I glare at the leaflets. Why does this have to be so hard.

            “I like that one most.” Kai says pointing to a leaflet.

            “Yes. But will Uruha?” I ask. “He hasn’t had pizza in ages.”

            “If he hasn’t had pizza in ages. He won’t know if it’s a good company.” Kai pointed out.

            “True. You’re the professional I’ll trust you’re judgement.” I announce. Mainly because I can’t spend too long staring at adverts as I’ve still got to go to the supermarket to buy drinks. Which reminds me…

            “Kai….” I say dragging out his name. “You know how you’re my bestest friend in the whole world.”

            “What.” Kai sighs.

            “Will you come to the supermarket with me? You have a car and it’ll be easier than the bus.” I beg.

            “I don’t know…” Kai begins but I already have an argument.

            “I don’t think I can handle being in the drinks section alone.” I admit.

            “I’ll come.” Kai agrees instantly. I probably could handle it but it’s good to know Kai’s there for moral support.

            “You’re the best.” I grin happily. He really is.

~Uruha’s POV~

            I arrive at Aoi’s house and nervously knock on the door. I hope his friends like me. Sometimes people get the wrong impression and think I’m a snob because of the way I dress. Other times they must think I’m a slut, also from the way I dress. It’s not my fault I like to show off my body…. Maybe I should go home and get changed….

            It’s too late Aoi had opened the door and he’s staring at me open mouthed. Maybe the purple shorts weren’t such a good idea.

            “You look amazing!” Aoi stammers. Yeah, amazingly slutty. What was I thinking?

            “I should get changed.” I mutter.

            “Don’t you dare!” Aoi cries. “I want the world to see my sexy boyfriend.”

            “Ok.” I mutter letting him lead me into the apartment. Kai is staring at me opened mouthed. Well it’s to late now.

            “You look good.” I say finally taking in Aoi’s own outfit. He’s wearing the shirt I bought him too. Well he did say he was saving it for special occasions.

            “Not compared to you.” Aoi laughs. “Kai don’t you agree that Uruha looks super hot.”

            “How am I meant to answer that?” Kai demands.

            “Like a gay man.” Aoi responds.

            “You look fabulous.” Kai says mimicking a gay man.

            “You told me you I looked great.” Sulked the woman next to him.

            “You look just as fabulous.” Kai responded. “This is my girlfriend Youko.” He adds as he realises I have no idea who she is.

            “Am I early?” I ask realising there’s only the four of us here and two of them live here.

            “Just a little.” Aoi laughs.

            “Try 15 minutes.” Kai adds. “Youko’s only here because she helped set up.”

            “Sorry.” I mutter.

            “Don’t be silly.” Aoi’s laughs. “You can come here whenever you want.”

            “Do you need any help?” I ask looking around.

            “No. Just sit here and talk.” Aoi replies. I wonder where I should sit as Youko and Kai have the sofa and Aoi’s on a chair. I soon know as Aoi pulls me onto his knee.

            “Aren’t I squashing you?” I ask laughing.

            “Nope.” Aoi responds with a grin.

            “This is embarrassing.” I mutter. Kai and Youko are both laughing at me.

            “Whatever. Kiss me and you won’t notice.” Aoi promised. I glance at Youko and Kai but suddenly Aoi’s lips are on mine. This is a our first public kiss and it feels kind of good to let the world know that we’re together. The world being Kai and Youko off course.