Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction ❯ A Midsummer Nightmare ❯ The Flight ( Chapter 2 )

Maaru: Again, standard disclaimers apply, plus that this fic is written by Riisha. You can find the same fic at Fanfiction.net under the name Riisha

Riisha:Graah … I will never be good at writing Yohji and Aya's personalities … *glomps Shiiru-sama* Glad that you're around to help me then!!

Chapter 2 - The Flight

Aya wasn't stupid.

He knew that those two idiots were trying to make a pass at him every chance they got. It wasn't as if he wouldn't notice. They were totally obvious. Ken more than Yohji of course, since the older probably had more experience, making it seem more natural.

And furthermore, it wasn't as if he was deaf. Even if he was a slight distance away, he could still hear them arguing. Arguing about him.

Well duh, he knew about them.

What he also noticed was that Ken's affection for him was affecting Omi. He thought at first that Omi was uncomfortable with one of his friends being gay. But it was countered by the fact that the boy wasn't uncomfortable about Yohji. He then thought that it may have been because their two younger teammates were closer to each other than to the others.

It took him a while to realize the truth.

Omi didn't just see Ken as a teammate, a friend, or even a brother.

Omi was in love with Ken.

Yes, Omi would probably deny it if any of them asked, but Aya could see the looks of jealousy that Omi gave Ken when the latter was with Aya, and the looks of resignation and acceptance as Ken spoke to Omi, Aya sure the topic being himself.

Aya almost felt sorry for Omi. But he decided that he wasn't going to interfere. Things would just have to play out. They had a funny way of doing that sometimes.

Besides… Interfering wasn't Aya's style in the first place.

And he had enough to worry about with the two idiots coming on to him.

"Hey, Aya."

Speaking of the devils …

Aya looked up, groaning when he saw that it was Yohji.

Yohji frowned a little, but quickly replaced the frown with a playful grin. "You know … There's nothing gong on around here anyway, and I'm sure Ken 'n Omi can take care of the place by themselves …"

Aya just raised an eyebrow, wondering where the older man was heading.

"Maybe we can go out for a drive. Probably catch some dinner."

A date … Aya raised his eyebrow. Or something that Yohji probably thought was a date.

Aya knew that he should just ignore Yohji. Either that or turn him down completely. But something nagged at him in the very, very back of his brain. Particularly one that kept saying that if he didn't accept now, Yohji would be persistent and keep asking anyway.

Then, he thought of leaving Ken and Omi by themselves. Perhaps … If they were alone they could talk things out. He just told himself he wouldn't interfere, but maybe Omi needed a little help anyway.

Finally, he sighed.

"Fine."

Yohji lit up, though he did his best to not show his enthusiasm.

"Great! I'll grab our coats and leave a note for Omi."

"Whatever."

Aya watched Yohji leave, a sudden sense of foreboding overcoming him.

What the hell …

Great job, Ran. Now the baka is gonna have a better opportunity.

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"Omi?"

Omi looked up as Ken popped his head into his room. "Hai, Ken-kun?" Omi acknowledged him and turned back to his book, the same one as yesterday. He chuckled a bit as he read some nonsense about making a fairy queen fall in love with a donkey-headed man.

Ken frowned, thinking at first that Omi was ignoring him. "Hey, Omi? Have you seen Aya?"

Omi stiffened a little, then relaxed. "No. I haven't seen him. Isn't he downstairs?"

"Nope. And Yohji's missing too."

The younger boy put down his book with a sudden realization. He climbed off his bed and met Ken at the door. "Well, if Aya-kun left, he would have left a note right?"

"I suppose so …" Ken seemed uncertain.

Omi walked past Ken and down the stairs, wondering where their two teammates could be. "Checked the kitchen?"

"Twice. Same with the den."

"How about their bedrooms?"

"Nothing. Not a clue."

"Downstairs?"

Ken looked at Omi as if he hadn't thought of that. Omi chuckled and said, "I'll do it. You come down if you still haven't found anything."

"All right Omi. Call up if you do."

He nodded, opening the door to the basement and heading down into their mission headquarters. He looked around, thinking that there was nothing suspicious when something caught his eye.

He blinked in confusion, realizing that there was a piece of paper taped to the computer monitor. He took the note, and began to read.

Omittchi,

I'm a bit fed up with Ken always intruding on me 'n Aya. Decided to go off with him alone to eat dinner. Don't worry. We'll try to come back later. Or maybe we'll come back tomorrow. I'm sure that you'll know what happened then. Heh … Well, if you're worried anyway, I put directions on the back of this paper, so you know where to find us. See ya, Omittchi!

Yotan

P.S. DON'T tell Ken about where we're going.

Omi stared at the piece of paper, going over it again to make sure he had read right. He turned the paper around and saw a sketchy map. It took a bit of deciphering and he finally realized that Yohji had taken Aya away … far away …

He frowned at first until he heard Ken call upstairs, "How are you doing down there??"

Omi jerked, suddenly grasping his situation.

"I'm … alone with Ken-kun …" he whispered. "Alone … No Aya-kun or Yohji-kun to distract him or interfere …"

It was his chance. He could tell Ken how he felt. He could make him see the truth.

"Omi? Found anything?"

Omi jerked, quickly folding the paper and hiding it before turning, "Er… No Ken-kun… I haven't found anything."

"Ah DAMN!" Ken swore.

Omi hesitated. He wondered if this was the right time. But he'd probably never have an opportunity like this again. Besides, if Yohji succeeds and he and Aya hook up, Ken would need someone to fall back to, right? Who would be more perfect than himself?

Right?

He finally mustered up his courage to speak, "Ken-kun?"

Ken looked up, "Yeah, Omi?"

"Ken-kun, I …" he suddenly stopped.

Omi stared at Ken for a while, at the worried look on his face, the frustration and anger in his eyes for having been beaten out, and a sort of desperation for any clue to Aya's whereabouts.

He faltered.

No … No, no, no, no NOOO!! Stop it! This is your opportunity! You can have Ken-kun to yourself!

The look didn't leave Ken's face even as he turned to look at Omi. He folded his arms, trying to force himself to grin. Not very well succeeding.

"Omi?" Ken asked. "You -… what?"

It was official. Ken had somehow managed to make Omi's heart win over his head.

"I …"

I care too much to see you sad if Yohji-kun gets to Aya-kun first…

Omi's fingers fluttered back to the note on the table. He finally responded, "I … I wish I could help you find them." He suddenly looked down, pretending to have just found the piece of paper. "Eh? What's this?"

He made a show of picking it up and reading it. He looked up meaningfully, "Ken-kun? I think you should see this …"

Ken blinked, absentmindedly as he took the piece of paper from his teammate and read through it. His eyes instantly flashed with anger, "Why that no good, two-faced … asshole!!"

He turned back to Omi, "I'm going after them. NO way I'm letting Yohji be alone with Aya."

Omi looked concerned, "B-but, it's clear across the city!"

"Yohji probably planned that, probably thinking it'd stop me from interfering. Fat chance," he scoffed. He suddenly spoke to Omi again, "Are you sure you're fine with telling me about this? I mean … Maybe Yohji has something in store for you for telling on him."

Omi forced a smile. "Of course I'm fine with it …"

I'll take anything for you, Ken-kun … Just to never see you frown … Just to make you smile again …

And quite out of the blue, Ken reached over and hugged Omi tightly. The abruptness of the embrace surprised him as Ken buried his face into Omi's shoulder.

"Omi … I just … I want to thank you for everything."

"K-Ken-kun?"

"Well … You've been so understanding about me and liking Aya … I wanted you to know that it means a lot to me that you've accepted it."

Omi only blinked, staring to feel tears in his eyes. He was suddenly glad that Ken couldn't see his face at that moment.

"Omi …" Ken sighed. "You're… practically my best friend in the world now. If there's anyone backing me up in this, I'm glad it's you …"

"U-Um … I …" Omi leaned his head against Ken's neck, wiping away those tears so that Ken wouldn't see. He whispered truthfully, "Of course, Ken-kun. You know I'll be with you all the way…"

Ken tightened his hold a little before letting go. "Thanks, Omi." He ruffled the boy's hair before turning, "I'm gonna grab our coats. You are coming with me, right?"

"Y-yeah. Of course."

"Come up when you're ready to leave. That okay with you?" After he received a nod, Ken smiled. "Thanks again Omi. I can't say enough. This means a lot to me."

Omi could only nod again, biting his lip so hard it almost drew blood.

Ken turned around and left, climbing back up into the rest of the Koneko.

As soon as he was gone, Omi realized he couldn't hold it in anymore.

He dropped to the floor and cried his hardest in years.

If only you knew … Ken … If only you knew …

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