His And Her Circumstances Fan Fiction ❯ Pictures of Matchstick Men ❯ Busy Doing Nothing ( Chapter 8 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: Ssinurn Solen 
"Busy doing nothin', workin' the whole day through,
Tryin' to find lots of things not to do,
busy going nowhere, isn't it just a crime,
I'd like to be unhappy but,
I never do have the time."
Anime/Manga: His And Her Circumstances Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 09.28.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 295 | Status: Completed
"Busy doing nothin', workin' the whole day through,
Tryin' to find lots of things not to do,
busy going nowhere, isn't it just a crime,
I'd like to be unhappy but,
I never do have the time."
Anime/Manga: His And Her Circumstances Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Hentai | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 09.28.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 295 | Status: Completed
Chapter 8: Busy Doing Nothing
Hideaki decided to go home as soon as the weekend came. It was not that he wanted to avoid, Annie, he just had a ton of work to do. Besides, she had grown moody and silent in the two days he spent there. It hurt that he could do nothing for her.
Piman was able to spend more time with Annie, and she wanted to have private talks with him. Hideaki didn't mind being avoided as much when it was Piman she was talking with.
Hideaki's manager wanted him to get all the artwork to the gallery a week early, so they could immediately be scanned and made into prints. Sales of the art book skyrocketed because of the press coverage. Overseas sales, particularly in the United States were on back order.
Hideaki's publisher/ manager, Saru, wanted to get another, oversized book together before the excitement died down.
"Asaba, As soon as the prints are off the press, I want you to sign and number some of them. We can sell them for three times the price."
"Saru, you know the money is not my main interest. I have exams coming up. I need some time to study. Besides, I need to help Annie through this."
"Don't worry, you are helping her out by doing this. Although, I never imagined you would be the type to go sleeping with the boss."
"What?!"
"Oh come on Asaba. Don't tell me you didn't know that Tegakari publishers wasn't partially funded and owned by Singing Sun. The umbrella contract elapses in two more years, but until then, Annie Takishiro is the big boss. Really, you need to start reading the fine print."
"I really didn't know."
"Singing Sun has always been notorious for helping smaller companies, that don't compete with their main product lines. Face facts, you are set for life if you keep the boss around your little finger."
Asaba balled up a fist and knocked Saru cold. How could anyone think that he was using Annie like that? He went over to the table where tea and crackers were set out. A newspaper , with the article about Annie's assault was circled. There in black and white it told how Hideaki was under the employ of Annie, and not just her boyfriend.
"The entire country thinks I am banging the boss." He said to himself.
He took a pitcher of cold water and splashed it on Saru to wake him up. "Sorry. Just don't go assuming shit that you read in the papers. "
He walked out of the gallery and went back to his apartment.
Yukino sat with Annie in the hospital to help her study for exams. The doctors wanted to keep Annie there for another week. That left her no time to study once she got out.
"What's the matter, Annie? You seem pretty distracted today."
"It's Wednesday isn't it? Tonight is Hideaki's art show, and I am stuck in here. It sucks."
"Well it is better to get well than it is to go and hurt yourself all over again. Be thankful all of the reporters are gone."
"They are probably mobbing the art show at the gallery."
"Maybe, now lets get back to math. This is your worst subject and you really need to learn these formulas."
"Maybe later, Yukino."
"Alright, that's it! You are going to tell me why you are so depressed or I am going to nag you all the rest of the day."
"Hideaki hasn't been by since Friday evening. He hasn't even called on the phone."
"The silent treatment? Jeez, you two just started going out too."
"It's not that, well I mean. Well, it is just the first time since we met that he isn't at least nagging me about one thing or another. Even before, when we were just neighbors, he always had to pipe up and put his two yen in. I have never known him to be this quiet, and distant around me."
"He is probably just busy. Your names are still all over several of the newspapers, even though it is no longer on the front page."
Annie sat up and read the article. Her face turned white as she handed it back to Yukino.
"What's wrong?'
"Read it, about halfway down the first paragraph."
"Lets see, 'Hideaki Asaba, local teen artist and boyfriend to Annie Takishiro is also recovering. Takishiro's company, Singing Sun, owner of Tegakari publishers, publishes Asaba's artwork."
"That has to be it. It is the only thing I can think of. He thinks his artwork is selling because of my influence, not because he is a wonderful artist."
"Jeez, this article does give it the 'Look I'm sleeping with the owner' type of bias. You can't go just by this though. I am sure he is just busy with the show and studying for exams. He has been in school and doing some serious studying, from what I could see."
"Yeah, you're right. I am reading way too much into this. Lets get back to math."
"Alright"
Two weeks later, Annie was out of the hospital. He rib and her ankle still hurt, but it was more from the cold weather. In that time she only had one visit from Hideaki. His moody, distant attitude did not change no matter how she tried to cheer him up.
He told her it was just the stress of exams and the work at the art gallery. She chose not to question whether it was more. Perhaps, once she was back in her apartment, and exams were over with, they would have time to talk.
Hideaki heard Annie shuffle around her apartment once she got home. Piman was with her explaining what she needed to replace on her own. Piman left as soon as he was finished, thinking it was best for Annie to face her fears.
Annie had a worker aid Piman to get a security system set up in the building. Hideaki was not thrilled with it, but he liked knowing that no one could sneak in anymore.
All of the major electronics in Annie's living room were gone. Her father's friends had managed to cart all of it off. Annie sighed. She had hoped to be able to listen to her stereo when she got home.
She hobbled next door and knocked. "Hideaki, are you home?"
"Yeah, just a minute." He opened the door.
"You are an absolute mess! What happened to you?" Annie looked at his ratty, unkept appearance.
"Nothing. I just didn't feel like doing anything. Are you coming in?"
"Yeah."
"So what do you want?"
"To talk to you. You have been so depressed lately. I hate it."
"Why?"
"Because you are special to me, Hideaki. I thought I was special to you too."
"I thought you were, but.."
"But what?"
"It doesn't look good if everyone thinks you're banging the boss. My manager thinks it could ruin my career."
"Who gives a shit what your manager thinks? I don't. Hell, I didn't even know the publishing company you work for was owned by my company until a couple of weeks ago. Yukino found out and told me. I technically don't have one iota of control over the company, and won't until I graduate."
"Whatever."
"Look at me, Hideaki. Please."
Hideaki looked into her sad eyes. He took he into his arms for a hug, but made no move to kiss her. "I'm sorry. I'm just stressed out. Me and my dad are still invited to Piman's for Christmas?"
"Yeah. Of course. I made a deal, and I care for you so much. How could I turn my back on someone I love like that?"
"Yeah, your right. Hey, I need to get some sleep. I have been studying my ass off for exams. They start Monday. If I don't have to take the make up, it gives me some free time. Go ahead back to your place. I'll see you later."
"Okay." Annie said as she hobbled her way home.
Hideaki took a shower and decided to go to bed.
He woke hearing Annie singing something off key. Even with no stereo, she managed to make loud noise at her place.
"Ugh, what is she singing, " He said to himself as he dragged himself out of bed."
He went downstairs to try and catch the words:
"Busy doing nothin', workin' the whole day through,
Tryin' to find lots of things not to do,
busy going nowhere, isn't it just a crime,
I'd like to be unhappy but,
I never do have the time."
She repeated the tune over and over again.
"Jeez, she sounds horrible." He thought to himself as he went over and banged on the dining room wall. "Annie, you are getting really loud huh. Keep it down."
Annie started laughing uncontrollably, and continued to sing loudly.
"Annie, what is the matter with you? I was trying to get a little sleep."
"Little, little, little." came the words back followed by more giggles.
"Open your door up, Annie, I'm coming over."
The door was already wide open.
Hideaki stepped out front. He walked inside and closed the door behind him.
Annie was sitting in her living room in nothing but a sheer nightgown. She was swigging down a bottle of wine.
Hideaki grabbed it away from her, "You shouldn't be drinking when you are on your medication. Hell, Annie, you shouldn't be drinking at all!"
"Aw sweetheart, go ahead and have a drink. I only had a couple of sips. Had a nightmare, and woke up alone, all alone. Nothin' to do, nowhere to go."
"You could have come next door."
"I did, and you told me to leave. The story of my life, being told to leave or being kicked in the ass. I don't even have Piman right now. He went to Okinawa to take care of business stuff. Two of them bozos that came over here are gonna testify against my dad. He's going up the river without a paddle. The other guys that ain't gonna testify are up on theft charges cause they got all my stuff. I won and I'm celebrating. Go on, take a swig or give me back the bottle."
"You have had enough. " Hideaki said as he took a swig, "Man, this is good stuff. A little on the sweet side though."
"My grandmother's strawberry wine. It's her own recipe."
"Well maybe another swig, but I think one drunk person is enough. I'm putting the bottle away and putting you back to bed."
"Oh, alright, but you gotta stay next to me so I can snuggle." Annie said as she tried to stand. She reeled and dropped to the pillow covered floor. "Whoops."
"Sit down until I get back in there will ye? Jeez, You need to take care of yourself."
After hiding the wine in the back of her refrigerator, Hideaki helped Annie up the stairs and in to her bed.
"Mm, you smell so good. Stay with me. Please. Just a little while."
"Okay, until you get to sleep. "
"Kiss me, you haven't kissed me in so long, Hideaki. You kiss the best."
He bent down and kissed her forehead.
"That ain't a kiss, give me a kiss ."
"Annie, I really shouldn't. Well, I mean , Jeez, you are drunk off your ass, and the couple of swigs I had are making me feel a little light headed. I might not be able to stop. I don't want to hurt you."
"Aw, c'mon, kisses don't hurt."
"Yeah," He kissed her.
She put her arms around him and pulled him down to where his chest was on top of hers. He breathed raggedly as he forced his lips apart from hers. He turned his head to keep her from pulling him into another kiss. Annie started nibbling on his neck.
"Annie, please let go. You are really turning me on, and I don't want to hurt you."
"I won't let you go. I can't let you go. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I want you , I need you."
"You're drunk Annie, You don't, uh, know what you are doing." He said as Annie started nibbling his ear. "Oh god! You are really turning me on ! Please! Let go before I do something you might not want!"
"Okay, " she said as she let loose with her arms.
Hideaki stood up quickly. He ran one hand through his hair and used the other to push down the bulge in his pants. He panted heavily as he turned his back to Annie.
"Annie, it's not that I don't want you. I really do want to make love to you. I want it so bad I can taste it on my lips. But you are drunk right now and it is too soon after what happened and too soon before exams. You get what I am.." he said as he turned around to see if she was listening. She had fallen fast asleep.
"Phew, now to go back to my place for a nice cold shower." Hideaki covered her up and went home.
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Notes: Busy Doing Nothing by Bing Crosby. From the film, A Conecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
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Hideaki decided to go home as soon as the weekend came. It was not that he wanted to avoid, Annie, he just had a ton of work to do. Besides, she had grown moody and silent in the two days he spent there. It hurt that he could do nothing for her.
Piman was able to spend more time with Annie, and she wanted to have private talks with him. Hideaki didn't mind being avoided as much when it was Piman she was talking with.
Hideaki's manager wanted him to get all the artwork to the gallery a week early, so they could immediately be scanned and made into prints. Sales of the art book skyrocketed because of the press coverage. Overseas sales, particularly in the United States were on back order.
Hideaki's publisher/ manager, Saru, wanted to get another, oversized book together before the excitement died down.
"Asaba, As soon as the prints are off the press, I want you to sign and number some of them. We can sell them for three times the price."
"Saru, you know the money is not my main interest. I have exams coming up. I need some time to study. Besides, I need to help Annie through this."
"Don't worry, you are helping her out by doing this. Although, I never imagined you would be the type to go sleeping with the boss."
"What?!"
"Oh come on Asaba. Don't tell me you didn't know that Tegakari publishers wasn't partially funded and owned by Singing Sun. The umbrella contract elapses in two more years, but until then, Annie Takishiro is the big boss. Really, you need to start reading the fine print."
"I really didn't know."
"Singing Sun has always been notorious for helping smaller companies, that don't compete with their main product lines. Face facts, you are set for life if you keep the boss around your little finger."
Asaba balled up a fist and knocked Saru cold. How could anyone think that he was using Annie like that? He went over to the table where tea and crackers were set out. A newspaper , with the article about Annie's assault was circled. There in black and white it told how Hideaki was under the employ of Annie, and not just her boyfriend.
"The entire country thinks I am banging the boss." He said to himself.
He took a pitcher of cold water and splashed it on Saru to wake him up. "Sorry. Just don't go assuming shit that you read in the papers. "
He walked out of the gallery and went back to his apartment.
Yukino sat with Annie in the hospital to help her study for exams. The doctors wanted to keep Annie there for another week. That left her no time to study once she got out.
"What's the matter, Annie? You seem pretty distracted today."
"It's Wednesday isn't it? Tonight is Hideaki's art show, and I am stuck in here. It sucks."
"Well it is better to get well than it is to go and hurt yourself all over again. Be thankful all of the reporters are gone."
"They are probably mobbing the art show at the gallery."
"Maybe, now lets get back to math. This is your worst subject and you really need to learn these formulas."
"Maybe later, Yukino."
"Alright, that's it! You are going to tell me why you are so depressed or I am going to nag you all the rest of the day."
"Hideaki hasn't been by since Friday evening. He hasn't even called on the phone."
"The silent treatment? Jeez, you two just started going out too."
"It's not that, well I mean. Well, it is just the first time since we met that he isn't at least nagging me about one thing or another. Even before, when we were just neighbors, he always had to pipe up and put his two yen in. I have never known him to be this quiet, and distant around me."
"He is probably just busy. Your names are still all over several of the newspapers, even though it is no longer on the front page."
Annie sat up and read the article. Her face turned white as she handed it back to Yukino.
"What's wrong?'
"Read it, about halfway down the first paragraph."
"Lets see, 'Hideaki Asaba, local teen artist and boyfriend to Annie Takishiro is also recovering. Takishiro's company, Singing Sun, owner of Tegakari publishers, publishes Asaba's artwork."
"That has to be it. It is the only thing I can think of. He thinks his artwork is selling because of my influence, not because he is a wonderful artist."
"Jeez, this article does give it the 'Look I'm sleeping with the owner' type of bias. You can't go just by this though. I am sure he is just busy with the show and studying for exams. He has been in school and doing some serious studying, from what I could see."
"Yeah, you're right. I am reading way too much into this. Lets get back to math."
"Alright"
Two weeks later, Annie was out of the hospital. He rib and her ankle still hurt, but it was more from the cold weather. In that time she only had one visit from Hideaki. His moody, distant attitude did not change no matter how she tried to cheer him up.
He told her it was just the stress of exams and the work at the art gallery. She chose not to question whether it was more. Perhaps, once she was back in her apartment, and exams were over with, they would have time to talk.
Hideaki heard Annie shuffle around her apartment once she got home. Piman was with her explaining what she needed to replace on her own. Piman left as soon as he was finished, thinking it was best for Annie to face her fears.
Annie had a worker aid Piman to get a security system set up in the building. Hideaki was not thrilled with it, but he liked knowing that no one could sneak in anymore.
All of the major electronics in Annie's living room were gone. Her father's friends had managed to cart all of it off. Annie sighed. She had hoped to be able to listen to her stereo when she got home.
She hobbled next door and knocked. "Hideaki, are you home?"
"Yeah, just a minute." He opened the door.
"You are an absolute mess! What happened to you?" Annie looked at his ratty, unkept appearance.
"Nothing. I just didn't feel like doing anything. Are you coming in?"
"Yeah."
"So what do you want?"
"To talk to you. You have been so depressed lately. I hate it."
"Why?"
"Because you are special to me, Hideaki. I thought I was special to you too."
"I thought you were, but.."
"But what?"
"It doesn't look good if everyone thinks you're banging the boss. My manager thinks it could ruin my career."
"Who gives a shit what your manager thinks? I don't. Hell, I didn't even know the publishing company you work for was owned by my company until a couple of weeks ago. Yukino found out and told me. I technically don't have one iota of control over the company, and won't until I graduate."
"Whatever."
"Look at me, Hideaki. Please."
Hideaki looked into her sad eyes. He took he into his arms for a hug, but made no move to kiss her. "I'm sorry. I'm just stressed out. Me and my dad are still invited to Piman's for Christmas?"
"Yeah. Of course. I made a deal, and I care for you so much. How could I turn my back on someone I love like that?"
"Yeah, your right. Hey, I need to get some sleep. I have been studying my ass off for exams. They start Monday. If I don't have to take the make up, it gives me some free time. Go ahead back to your place. I'll see you later."
"Okay." Annie said as she hobbled her way home.
Hideaki took a shower and decided to go to bed.
He woke hearing Annie singing something off key. Even with no stereo, she managed to make loud noise at her place.
"Ugh, what is she singing, " He said to himself as he dragged himself out of bed."
He went downstairs to try and catch the words:
"Busy doing nothin', workin' the whole day through,
Tryin' to find lots of things not to do,
busy going nowhere, isn't it just a crime,
I'd like to be unhappy but,
I never do have the time."
She repeated the tune over and over again.
"Jeez, she sounds horrible." He thought to himself as he went over and banged on the dining room wall. "Annie, you are getting really loud huh. Keep it down."
Annie started laughing uncontrollably, and continued to sing loudly.
"Annie, what is the matter with you? I was trying to get a little sleep."
"Little, little, little." came the words back followed by more giggles.
"Open your door up, Annie, I'm coming over."
The door was already wide open.
Hideaki stepped out front. He walked inside and closed the door behind him.
Annie was sitting in her living room in nothing but a sheer nightgown. She was swigging down a bottle of wine.
Hideaki grabbed it away from her, "You shouldn't be drinking when you are on your medication. Hell, Annie, you shouldn't be drinking at all!"
"Aw sweetheart, go ahead and have a drink. I only had a couple of sips. Had a nightmare, and woke up alone, all alone. Nothin' to do, nowhere to go."
"You could have come next door."
"I did, and you told me to leave. The story of my life, being told to leave or being kicked in the ass. I don't even have Piman right now. He went to Okinawa to take care of business stuff. Two of them bozos that came over here are gonna testify against my dad. He's going up the river without a paddle. The other guys that ain't gonna testify are up on theft charges cause they got all my stuff. I won and I'm celebrating. Go on, take a swig or give me back the bottle."
"You have had enough. " Hideaki said as he took a swig, "Man, this is good stuff. A little on the sweet side though."
"My grandmother's strawberry wine. It's her own recipe."
"Well maybe another swig, but I think one drunk person is enough. I'm putting the bottle away and putting you back to bed."
"Oh, alright, but you gotta stay next to me so I can snuggle." Annie said as she tried to stand. She reeled and dropped to the pillow covered floor. "Whoops."
"Sit down until I get back in there will ye? Jeez, You need to take care of yourself."
After hiding the wine in the back of her refrigerator, Hideaki helped Annie up the stairs and in to her bed.
"Mm, you smell so good. Stay with me. Please. Just a little while."
"Okay, until you get to sleep. "
"Kiss me, you haven't kissed me in so long, Hideaki. You kiss the best."
He bent down and kissed her forehead.
"That ain't a kiss, give me a kiss ."
"Annie, I really shouldn't. Well, I mean , Jeez, you are drunk off your ass, and the couple of swigs I had are making me feel a little light headed. I might not be able to stop. I don't want to hurt you."
"Aw, c'mon, kisses don't hurt."
"Yeah," He kissed her.
She put her arms around him and pulled him down to where his chest was on top of hers. He breathed raggedly as he forced his lips apart from hers. He turned his head to keep her from pulling him into another kiss. Annie started nibbling on his neck.
"Annie, please let go. You are really turning me on, and I don't want to hurt you."
"I won't let you go. I can't let you go. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I want you , I need you."
"You're drunk Annie, You don't, uh, know what you are doing." He said as Annie started nibbling his ear. "Oh god! You are really turning me on ! Please! Let go before I do something you might not want!"
"Okay, " she said as she let loose with her arms.
Hideaki stood up quickly. He ran one hand through his hair and used the other to push down the bulge in his pants. He panted heavily as he turned his back to Annie.
"Annie, it's not that I don't want you. I really do want to make love to you. I want it so bad I can taste it on my lips. But you are drunk right now and it is too soon after what happened and too soon before exams. You get what I am.." he said as he turned around to see if she was listening. She had fallen fast asleep.
"Phew, now to go back to my place for a nice cold shower." Hideaki covered her up and went home.
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Notes: Busy Doing Nothing by Bing Crosby. From the film, A Conecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
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