Gravitation Fan Fiction ❯ Ryu's New Assistant. ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Title: Ryu's New Assistant - Chapter 2

Authors: Dark Nuriko and Mayhem's Angel

Disclaimers: Neither one of us own anybody or anything from Gravitation. We only wish too.

Warnings: Shonen-ai, yaoi, eventually. Not just yet.

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The show had been incredible and Ryuichi had been outstanding. Too bad Tatsuha had been running around during the entire concert. Once things had calmed down he had began clean up. His boss had let him go home, just to say he'd have to come in early the next night to finish up. Having gone home, passed out, and then gotten up and headed back to work, he still felt like last night was controlling him. He was cleaning up what was left, and it seemed as if he hadn't made a dent in the mess last night. Groaning, he set into work, knowing his boss would kill him if he didn't.

 

Ryuichi went back to his hotel after what must have been one of the most draining performances of his life, and crashed for several hours until he dragged himself out of bed well into the afternoon the next day. Disguising himself, he went out, a body guard not too far behind. He wandered aimlessly at first, till he passed the club from the night before. Pausing as a thought came to him, he went in.

 

Tatsuha looked up. "Sorry for the mess, I'll be with you in a moment," he called out to the man who was silhouetted by the light from outside. He had gotten all but a few tables clean and was working to finish it before the usual crowds came in.

 

The singer just nodded, and sat down at one of the tables that had been cleaned earlier. His body guard just stood outside, which made him smirk. It had taken awhile, but he finally had them trained. Turning his attention back to the boy he had met just the night before, he smiled, watching him work.

 

Tatsuha finished up swiftly and tossed out the last of the trash before turning back to him. "All right, sorry for making you wait. What can I get you? Would you like to see the menu or hear the specials?"

 

"That's fine. I don't mind. Just a virgin strawberry daiquiri please." He asked. He couldn't help it. He was completely addicted to the things. He just didn't like the alcohol taste so much.

 

Tatsuha smiled brightly, nodding his head and having put his pad away after taking the tab for the vsd. "Right away sir." He headed over and put in the order, cleaned a little more, then brought over a little basket of pretzels and his drink. "Here you go, just call if you decide on wanting anything else."

 

Ryuichi looked up into dark eyes, smiling graciously. "Thanks, I'll let you know if I need anything."

 

The teen nodded, moving off to deal with a few other customers. In the dim room, he hadn't realized that he was once more talking to Ryuichi. After all, why would he come back to some place like this?

 

Ryuichi smirked, finding it amusing that the boy hadn't recognized him. He drank his drink, watching people pass by the near empty club. It was actually quite nice to just sit alone here, listening to everyone in the back working and the soft rock music that played.

 

Tatsuha was his usual self, even though he was tired. He smiled and joked with the regulars, teased the other waitresses and waiters, and gave the women a soft smile.

 

Once he had made his rounds, he came back to Ryuichi's table. "Is there anything else I can get you, sir?" he asked, giving him a warm smile.

 

Ryuichi looked down at his nearly empty drink. "Another daiquiri if you can. I just love them. What about you?"

 

Tatsuha blinked, surprise crossing his features. "Huh? What about me sir?" he asked.

 

Ryuichi had to laugh. "Do you like them? Or more importantly, do you like strawberries?"

 

He laughed softly, a faint red tint crossing his cheeks. "Actually, I love them. Especially in strawberry smoothies. I'll get you one more virgin sd, just hold tight." He headed off to place the order, getting it fast, before returning and putting it in front of him.

 

“That was quick. Thanks. Hey, do you have a second? I wouldn't mind the company." He asked. "Oh wait. You're probably too busy. Sorry." Now he just felt silly for asking. He could feel blood rushing to his cheeks, making them warm.

 

The teen smiled softly. "Actually, I was just told I could take a break. So I've got thirty minutes I could give ya."

 

"Really? Good!" Ryuichi looked up excitedly. This was turning out better than he thought.

 

Tatsuha smiled, having a chicken strip basket and pepsi sent to the table as he sat with him. "So, I hate to ask it, but you seem to like it here... how come?"

 

"I don't really know. It's just nice I guess." He said, sipping his drink. "Not to mention the staff is awfully nice too."

 

Tatsuha laughed softly. "Well, most of them don't try so hard, but I'm here on trial basis, so I can't mess up."

 

"Ahhhh. I see. Well, you should keep it up. Everyone will come here just to see you."

 

The teen waiter once again turned a soft pink, even as he looked down at the table. "Thank you. Although I don't know. Father's been trying to get me out of this job, but I've been reluctant."

 

"Why? Wants you to take over the family business or something?" He asked, resting his elbow on the table and his cheek in his hand.

 

Tatsuha laughed softly. "Gee, how could you guess? Father wants me to be a monk, same as him, seeing as my older brother certainly won't become one and my sister definitely can't."

 

"True. So you don't want to do that? What would you be instead of a monk?"

 

Tatsuha's smile faltered. He then gave a sheepish grin and placed a hand behind his head. "Ha ha... ya know, I don't really know what I'd wanna be. Although, there was a time I wanted to be the personal assistant to Ryuichi Sakuma."

 

"Personal assistant to Ryuichi Sakuma? Why ever would you want to do that?" Ryuichi managed to hide his shock rather well. He'd never heard anyone wish to be his assistant or anything at all like that.

 

Tatsuha grinned, even though it was sheepish. "Well, I have to admit part of it was because I'm a huge fan. But seeing my brother-in-law run ragged in the music industry, I couldn't help but think that he'd be killing himself if he was all alone. But he isn't. He's got my sister. So it made me want to be there for Sakuma-san, if for nothing else but to make it a little easier for him."

 

"That's an awful nice thing you thought of. I'm sure he'd really appreciate it too. Who's your brother in law then?" He asked, although he was certain he already knew.

 

"Tohma Seguchi," he said, taking a sip of his soda before dipping his chicken strip in ranch before munching on it.

 

"Really? The president of NG Studios and Nittle Grasper's keyboardist? That's some amazing connections you've got, you must meet a lot of famous people." He said, taking another sip of his drink.

 

Tatsuha laughed bitterly at that. "No. Tohma wouldn't do anything for me like that, and Mika, my sister, she'd just say I need to earn the privilege, of which I would never be able to do."

 

"That's too bad. Tohma always seemed nice, if a little odd. I think you'd be able to earn the privilege. Though you shouldn't have to in the first place."

 

The teen laughed. "Considering my brother's THE world famous romance novelist, Eiri Yuki, I'm nothing compared to everyone else. So I really wouldn't be able to earn any privileges. Heck, I've even failed as a monk. Couldn't show I'm so un-worthy than by failing that as well."

 

"Wow. You're family's extremely connected. I can't believe they treat you so badly. Maybe you SHOULD try to become Sakuma-san's assistant. You'd be treated better probably." Ryuichi said, truly disappointed that the boy found everything so wrong.

 

Tatsuha laughed softly. "I'd love to try. Yet the only chance I had, I couldn't help but just want to make him cheer up. So I never brought up the idea."

 

"You've met him before?" Ryuichi asked, continuing to play along for now. Waiting for the opportune moment.

 

Tatsuha nodded. "Last night, when he had his last concert here. I was told to take him a drink last night. So I did. I was so nervous... meeting my idol. Yet, when I saw him, I couldn't act like a crazy fan. I just found myself acting normal. He didn't seem to need another insane, drooling, stuttering fan around him just then."

 

"Probably not with all the insanity. I'm sure he appreciated your normalcy."

 

Tatsuha smiled, finishing off his last chicken strip and munching on the french fries left in the basket. "Yeah, I think he did. It made me happy to know he was comfortable for the time I was there, so I don't regret not asking him to let me become his assistant. I was glad I was good for something."

 

"That's good. Y'know, the more you talk about it, the more it seems like you would be perfect for that sort of job." He said, finishing off his drink for a second time.

 

Tatsuha smiled, getting up and taking the empty glass. "Really? Thanks for the positive vote. It's the first one I've ever gotten." He held up the glass. "I'll get you a refill."

 

"No, that's okay. I should be going anyways." He stood up, preparing to leave. "Thanks for sitting with me though. I just have one question."

 

He stood there, the glass resting in his hands. "Sure, ask away."

 

"What's your name?"

 

He smiled, holding out his hand, balancing the glass in his other hand. "Tatsuha Uesugi."

 

"Ryuichi Sakuma. Lovely to re-meet you, Tatusha-kun." He said, shaking the boy's hand.

 

The teen's eyes blinked for a second, before the glass tipped and almost crashed to the floor. Yet Tatsuha was a second faster, and re-caught it with his free hand. "Sa-Sakuma-san, I... I guess I sounded like a fool, didn't I? Talking about you and yet not realizing I was sitting right next to you." He laughed, although it wasn't bright. "Some fan. I think I better hand in my fan card and membership to the fan club."

 

Ryuichi just smiled. "I don't think you should just yet. And you didn't sound like a fool at all. Here," Ryuichi pulled out his cell phone. "Give me your number, and I'll call you about that job offer." He said, handing him the phone.

 

He blinked, automatically inputting his number before looking at him. "Thank you, Sakuma-san. It was nice spending time with you. I hope things aren't too hectic for you. Don't over work yourself."

 

"No, thank you. I enjoyed spending time with you too. Things are a lot better now, and I'll try not too." Ryuichi smiled, heading out the door. "See you soon."

 

"See ya," he murmured. Tatsuha stood there dazed for a second. Ryuichi Sakuma had THANKED him. He had thanked HIM! It was a surprise.

 

"TATSUHA!!! Get back to work boy!!"

 

He jumped and moved to clear the table. "Yes sir," he called, before throwing himself fully back into his work.

 

Ryuichi walked down the street, humming quietly to himself. "Come on, Arn-san. We'll be late if you don't hurry up." He commented to the body guard moving behind him.

 

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