Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]
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				Title: <strong>Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 06:09:38</strong>
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				The second the curtain dropped, Leo took the opportunity to stumble off of the stage. It wasn't graceful or delicate, and without a stage hand to grab him, he would have hit the floor as hard as the curtains had. The crowd was still screaming for him, attempting to claw their way past the bodyguards to get onto the stage, to get back to him. <br><br>He was the lead singer of Hype, a band he'd made and built around a carefully cultivated image. Hype was as much a part of Leo as Leo was a part of it - without Leo, there would be no Hype, but without Hype, Leo was still arguably the hottest male rockstar to walk across the planet - or so the magazines touted. What they probably didn't get to see was what Leo looked like now, on his knees, suspended between two bodyguards as he struggled to maintain consciousness after three hours of pushing his body to the limit. <br><br>The show had been insane, as usual - pyrotechnics, painfully tight leather pants that might as well have been poured on, flashing lights and megawatt bulbs popping down on them. Even the backup dancers were exhausted, and they hadn't had to be singing for an audience of thousands. <br><br>Leo managed to get to his feet after about ten minutes, whereupon he was propped up in a side chair, a worried assistant attempting to make him drink some water.<br><br>"Protein bar?"<br><br>The woman shook her head, and he sighed, taking the water. His diet was painfully strict, and even his bandmates weren't expected to keep up with it. He lit a cigarette, hands shaking slightly, then sank back into the chair. A few minutes of rest and he was feeling much better. He'd certainly recharged enough to make it up onto his feet, stretching out long, leather-clad legs, shaking his hair out. Some black glitter that had been shot from the ceilings was still clinging to his mussed hair, falling down his back in a hybrid ponytail. <br><br>He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror - his face was pale, but he'd gathered himself enough that his eyes had retained their usual laser-like focus. He'd gotten his Swiss father's eyes - piercing, ice blue, comparable to that of a husky. He had his Japanese mother's complexion - milky white skin, high cheekbones, full, rosy lips, lending him a slightly arrogant look. <br><br>He had on a black tour t-shirt with the band's name splattered across the front, and they managed to make it out to the cars before the fans realized that they were leaving.<br><br>The bodyguards ushered them into the hotel suite fairly quickly.<br><br>He still had a cigarette dangling from his lips, but he'd woken up a bit more, gained a bit of energy. He pushed himself too hard, sleeping minimal hours, waking up in time for workouts and practices that even his staff couldn't keep up with. <br><br>The hotel suite was all modern, all black leather and white cotton sheets. <br><br>There was a sweeping view of the city, bustling below them, and Leo Suzuki wandered in slowly. He headed in a beeline for the bar, pouring himself a few fingers of vodka on ice, straight, taking a sip and letting it burn its way down. He was waiting for his bandmates to wander in - wanting to relax, he dismissed the staff to their own rooms, stretching out impossibly long legs, draping himself across the black leather, smirking slightly. It had been a good show. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 11:09:05</strong>
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				Rising alongside his band mates to superstar status had been a dream come true. The past five years were truly the best years of his life; nothing could compare to the places he'd been, the people he'd seen or the things he'd done. For Hideki, nothing was better than the thrill he felt explode in his body every time they took to the stage. He got off on hearing the screams of their fans, thousands of them all at once packed into the stadiums and arenas they rocked. The atmosphere was always electrified when Hype performed, and tonight was no exception.<br><br>Hideki lingered on the stage for as long as he could, reveling in the deafening screams and the flashing lights coming from the crowd. There were so many of them out there in the stands, he always thought that they looked like swarming ants in the darkness. He would wave his arms and blow kisses out to those little ants before being ushered backstage, stripped of his beloved guitar and handed a bottle of water and a towel. He slung the towel around the back of his dampened neck and cracked open the bottle, guzzling the contents on his way to the rest of the band.<br><br>It was a rather small room they rested in, but Hideki didn’t mind. It was only for a few minutes anyway. He plopped down in a chair opposite the shaking vocalist and eyed him warily, grabbing the pack of cigarettes from the table and fishing one out. He placed it between his lips and lit up, taking a deep, relaxing drag. He knew he needed to quit someday, but the stress of superstardom would not facilitate the change of lifestyle just yet. He needed something to calm his nerves after every show, otherwise he would be bouncing off the walls… or tearing his hair out, as the occasion would call for.<br><br>The guitarist stretched out his legs and cringed at the bunching of leather against his crotch, reaching down to adjust himself unceremoniously. He was hot and sweaty and he hated how tightly his pants clung to him after a performance, issuing a low grumble under his breath. He couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel and change into something less constricting.<br><br>The ride to the hotel was brief and filled with chatter among the band mates. The show had gone incredibly well and they were excited about the upcoming filming for their next live DVD. It would take place in one of the largest stadiums in the area and the crowd would be nearly triple the average size. Hideki was especially amped up about the recording; he took pleasure in making love to the camera and having fun in front of the lens. He was animated on stage, often sidling up to his band mates or jumping on top of amplifiers to get a taste of the spotlight. Truth be told, he felt a little rivalry towards their front man… friendly rivalry, of course.<br><br>Hideki was the second member of Hype to enter the hotel suite, letting his dark eyes roam over the modern décor of the room. It was exactly how he liked his interior designs: crisp and neat. Not too many colors, but edgy enough to please aesthetically. He let out a loud wolf whistle and sauntered to the center of the large living area, planting his hands on his leather-clad hips.<br><br>“Damn. I like this place!” He exclaimed and turned his head towards Leo, watching him nurse his vodka. He knew better than to assume it was water. Every time they got a suite with a bar, that was the first place the vocalist would visit. “You’re not gonna get drunk on me, are ya, Leo-kun?” Hideki flashed a rather sly grin at his friend, even as he took in the sight of the man’s famished body. He hated the diet and workout regime he tortured himself with, and more so the fact that their management seemed to condone it. Did they <em>want</em> him to kill himself?<br><br>“I know you haven’t ate since this morning. That booze is gonna go straight through your system!” He shook his head and turned away from him, raking his silver-adorned fingers through his hair. His look often changed with the style of the band, but he always wore several silver bands on his fingers. Jewelry was just one of his trademarks.<br><br>Hideki wandered about the suite as the rest of the band arrived, more or less set on picking rooms and passing out for the night. They did have a hectic day tomorrow, but the guitarist wasn’t one to just go to sleep after a long day. He needed to unwind before bed, even if it meant sacrificing a few hours he could be asleep. It seemed Leo was the same way, for they were often the only ones drinking or smoking together after a show.<br><br>“…Aww, shit.” He muttered as he caught his reflection in a mirror on the wall, stalking over to it to get a closer look at himself. Black glitter from the performance was caked in his silky dark hair and streaked along his face and neck. He glared at his reflection, displeased by the sparkling accessory he now wore. “I gotta wash this shit off.”<br><br>Hideki disappeared into one of the bedrooms and pulled his black tour t-shirt off, shaking out the glitter that no doubt was embedded into the fabric by now. It was tossed onto the floor while he made his way into the adjoining bathroom to scrub at the shiny black speckles, cleaning up his face and neck at the very least. The rest would be removed in the shower later. He returned to the main suite and headed to the bar himself, mind set on getting himself something to drink. He grabbed an empty glass and dumped a scoop of ice into it, pausing to peruse the collection of alcohol behind the counter.<br><br>“Oi, Leo! You need a refill yet?” Hideki grinned over the bar, grabbing the bottle of expensive vodka and waving it tauntingly in the air. “Maybe we can call room service and get something to eat. I’m starving and I know you’ve got to be, too.” He made it a habit to ignore the singer’s strict diet. He thought it was stupid, the way the other man pushed himself to the brink. And for what? He was flawless in Hideki’s eyes. “You’re too skinny,” he muttered as an afterthought, pouring himself a vodka as well. “It wouldn’t hurt to eat once in a while.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 18:07:06</strong>
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				Leo let the vodka dangle limply from his fingers, eyes narrowed slightly, staring out at the city below them. Tokyo. It had taken them years to get there, years to get to the top, years of sacrifice and giving up things like relationships and friendships. The band had done well, though. Hideki had stuck by him and kept to a somewhat similar schedule, which he appreciated. He finished off the last sip of vodka in his glass and nodded, a touch of a smirk playing on his lips when told that it would go straight through his system since he hadn't eaten, "That's the point." <br><br>He stretched a bit, unfolding one long leg and letting it drape over the armrest of the couch, leather-booted foot dangling and jingling slightly from all the chains on it. The pack of cigarettes had found their way back into his hand again, and he lit one, letting them dangle from undeniably plush lips. He was a sex icon - probably one of the reasons that he'd just been cast as the new face of Chanel's new cologne.<br><br>He let out a lazy breath of smoke, slowly, letting it spiral out from between his lips. <br><br>"I've given up on the glitter. Water doesn't make too much of a dent." Leo being Leo, though, had somehow managed to angle his head so that the glitter fell only in his hair, just the faintest brushing of it on his collarbones. It wasn't all over his face, and it merely brought out the sleekness of his looks, the serpentine features - unlike his poor drummer, who was in a room below them, having taken a glitter canon to the face. It would take him hours to get the stuff off. <br><br>His smirk widened when the other man asked if he needed a refill. <br><br>"Is that even a question? Here," he said, holding out his glass.<br><br>He did drag himself off of the couch, though, when the other man asked him if they should order room service. He picked up the menu, frowning slightly, mentally tallying up the calories in each dish, how much they would be if he didn't eat the carbs and halved the protein on the plate. Finally, his stomach growled, more than audibly. <br><br>"Fine," he murmured, defeated for the moment by his huger. "I'll have the fruit bowl." <br><br>He glanced over at Hideki, reaching out, using his fingertips to rub some glitter off of the other man's cheekbone. His fingertips were perpetually cool, but they were gentle on the other man's skin. "Missed a spot." <br><br>He wiped it off on his pants, the leather still clinging to his body, caressing his ass. He wiggled a bit in an attempt to loosen it. <br><br>"Jesus." <br><br>He leant his head back, letting out a slow breath of smoke, stubbing the cigarette out on the bar. <br><br>"What're you gonna eat?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 21:04:17</strong>
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				"Good point. Forget I asked." Hideki laughed heartily and took the glass from his friend, setting to work on fixing him another drink. If anyone deserved to enjoy a good buzz after the show, it was Leo. He wouldn't argue that they had an early morning, because really, he didn't give a shit either. The blue-eyed man worked harder than the rest of them, though he himself did his best to keep up. Between rising early for workouts and every other foolish thing the vocalist did, it was a truly hectic pace to keep up with.<br><br>But Hideki tried his best. He'd grown closer to the superstar over the years, if only from constantly being paired up with him during photo shoots and interviews, or even some of their on-stage stunts. That's not to say he didn't have a good relationship with the other band mates, just that he was closer with their front man. It was quite clear whose back he had.<br><br>“Eh? <em>Fruit</em> bowl?” He raised a perfectly sculpted brow at him as he set his vodka on the bar, leaning over to grab the menu from him. He scanned it over to see what other items were available, quickly realizing why Leo made his choice. Everything else either had too much protein or too many carbs and calories. It took him an entire year just to understand the way food applied to his friend. He’d had to explain to Hideki several times what carbs were, though he’d had a fairly good grasp on the calories part. He figured they must have burned more than enough during their performances, though. It was just one of those things about the icy-gazed man that irritated him.<br><br>“Well, at least you’re eating <em>something,</em>” he muttered, lifting his head from the menu in time to see Leo reaching out for him. Cool fingertips rubbed along his cheekbone and he closed his eyes, humming appreciatively. “Yeah, you were right about the glitter. I’ll be lucky if I get it off in the shower.” He smiled, enjoying the gentle contact while it lasted. It was times like these that he loved the most, being alone with Leo and just being normal. The two had chemistry, both on and off stage. Hideki was there to lend support to his friend whenever he needed it, and the singer was always sure to return the favor.<br><br>Hazel-brown eyes fixed on the squirming man, laughing as they sparkled with amusement. He couldn’t help but take notice of how nicely the leather was clinging to that ass, but it’s not like it was the first time he noticed. They all had to wear the tight pants, which really left nothing to the imagination. He supposed it was to please the fans, but Jesus. He wanted to have the option of having kids someday!<br><br>“I know,” Hideki grinned and pulled at his own pants, easing the tightness around his crotch. They always rode him there, not that it was entirely unpleasant. It felt nice if he let himself relax, which was exactly what he planned to do. He grabbed his own glass and took a long swig of the vodka, shuddering as it burned so sweetly down his throat. He groaned in pleasure and set the glass down on the counter, licking his lips. “That shit’s good.” He didn’t always have a taste for alcohol, but it was a habit he picked up over the years. The swanky hotels they stayed at always stocked the best of the best.<br><br>“Hm,” he grunted as he picked up the menu again, trying to decide what he wanted. Hideki was not a picky eater but he liked to experiment and try new things… something that carried over into other aspects of his life as well. “I don’t know. If I can’t make up my mind, maybe I’ll just eat <em>you.</em>” He smirked and glanced at Leo from over the top of the menu, leaning his hip against the counter. <br><br>Ah, yes. Hideki Yukawa was a flirt. Shameless, really. He was driven by sex and enjoyed talking about it just as much. Some would say that he seemed to ooze sexuality… others would just call him a pervert. He was content to accept both opinions, though. He snickered as he turned from Leo and found the phone, placing their order with room service. The sooner they ate, the better he would feel about the vocalist drinking all that alcohol. He didn’t want him getting completely plastered, after all. They still needed to shower.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>20-07-2010, 22:33:00</strong>
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				Leo smiled faintly and picked up the glass of vodka that was held out for him. His fingers were shaking ever so slightly, from a mixture of exhaustion and the adrenaline that was still running through his veins. He tipped back a bit more, feeling the liquor starting to hit him, buzzing from his feet to his head, making him feel relaxed and comfortable. He knew it was probably a bad thing, using the liquor to relax, sitting back against the bar.<br><br>He relinquished the menu, letting Hideki look it over, letting his eyes graze over the guitarist. He was good looking, even more so than the other members of the band, which was probably why he was constantly chosen to be in photoshoots with him rather than the others.<br><br>"I do eat," he murmured a bit defensively, "It's just that there's never anything healthy on these room service menus."<br><br>Not that he'd even given the salad section more than a fleeting glance. <br><br>He tipped back another small sip of vodka, and he glanced at Hideki. He was comfortable with him. Maybe it was because Hideki was one of the few people that he actually trusted. He was much more comfortable around Hideki, and had more than once ended up crashing in the other man's bed. Leo wouldn't admit it, but he often got lonely. He'd alienated many of his friends and being as fanatic as he was about practice, workouts, and fitting in as many shoots and interviews as he could, he barely ever had time to see anyone.<br><br>Except Hideki.<br><br>At the end of the day, Hideki always seemed to be there in the hotel suite with him, just hanging out.<br><br>He laughed as the other man tugged at the leather at his crotch, adjusting his own as well with a slightly whorish wiggling of his hips, tugging them down. "I know how you feel," he said with a quiet laugh. <br><br>He tipped his head back, letting out a raspy, unused-sounding laugh. <br><br>Usually Leo was quiet, oozing a sort of confident sexuality, but he laughed much more when he was just alone with Hideki. His cheeks did take on the faintest flush when the other man said that he'd eat him if he couldn't find anything, giving him a playful shove, leaning back against the bar once again. "Ah, an empty threat. You know I don't have enough meat on my bones for you to satisfy yourself with." <br><br>He was like a greyhound - all whipcord muscle, not an ounce of fat on his body. <br><br>The alcohol was hitting him just right, and he sauntered over and made his way to the couch once more, patting the seat next to him. "Come. Sit down," he murmured. His hair was somewhat collapsing out of the long ponytail, glitter smearing over the back of the couch. "Ah," he said, stretching slightly, popping his back. His computer whirred to life - another dumping of fanmail had come in. He looked at the computer and sighed. He actually read each and every piece of fanmail - and hatemail - that came into their account. <br><br>"I'll deal with that tomorrow. I don't want to slog through it. Ah, look," he said as he tapped the screen, "Firelog emailed again." <br><br>He didn't open it. Firelog was the name of an emailer who had been threatening them - threatening that Leo was too close to Hideki, that he spent too much time against him onstage, that he was too pretty to be performing for so many people. Leo hated stalkers and refused to feed their compulsions, and a few strongly worded letters from his management hadn't seemed to help at all. <br><br>He rolled his head along the back of the couch, turning those bright eyes to Hideki, brightening slightly as the knock at the door signified that their room service had arrived.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 00:10:53</strong>
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				Hideki loved it when Leo laughed, but he loved it even more that he was the one eliciting those pleasant sounds from the man. It brought him great pleasure to make his friend laugh and smile, two things he didn't do near often enough in his opinion. The vocalist was a quiet beauty, tending to let the others speak more often than not. He listened and watched with those piercing eyes of his, eyes that could both set a flame in Hideki and chill his blood to ice.<br><br>He adored those eyes. He thought they made Leo look exotic, unlike himself. Hideki was a handsome man, but he hailed from typical Japanese roots. His family looked like any other family in the prefecture where he grew up. He shared Leo’s milky complexion and high cheekbones, but the comparison ended there. He preferred to keep his dark hair cut shorter than his friend’s, stylishly layered and fringed to give him a wild, almost shaggy look. Of course the product they worked into his silky tresses helped to achieve the ‘sexy mess’, as he so lovingly called it. Bits of hair went in every direction in the back, but they kept it styled straight and long in the front, framing his face and brushing along his neck.<br><br>Two things he would not negotiate with the style team were his hair and his jewelry. In addition to the rings he often wore, Hideki was pierced. Very pierced. He loved to adorn his body in silver, if only to attract more attention to himself and set his appearance apart from the rest of the band. He wore several rings and studs on his ears, and a single silver piece poked through his eyebrow. For the tour he agreed to tone down on some of his decoration, but now that he was walking around the suite shirtless, one could see where his missing piercings belonged. He had a place for nipple studs and a belly button ring as well, though he removed them at the beginning of the tour. The simple black t-shirts they wore would not do any justice to his body art, anyhow.<br><br>“Satisfy myself with, huh?” Hideki could not conceal the wide, perverted grin that stretched across his face. “Maybe not my <em>stomach,</em> anyway.” He muttered quietly, laughing to himself and taking up his glass again. He drained the liquor from the ice and pushed the glass away, leaving the bar completely to join Leo upon the couch. He dropped less than gracefully onto the sofa and kicked his legs up on a nearby coffee table, leaning back into the cushions.<br><br>Ugh. Firelog. That guy was seriously starting to piss him off. “Again?” Hideki groaned and rolled his eyes, leaning over to look at the screen. Indeed, it was the spiteful little stalker that had Leo stressed out lately. Management tried sending multiple messages to this Firelog character, but nothing was working. He was jealous, obsessed, and from what they could tell, probably dangerous too.<br><br>“Don’t think about him,” the guitarist murmured quietly, curling his arm around Leo’s slender waist. He sat back and tugged the other man closer to his side, turning to look at him. For once, Hideki looked serious. “That’s why we’ve got security. He tries something once and he’s going down. I’ll make sure of it.” A fierce glint flickered in those brown eyes, locking onto Leo’s blue ones. “Nobody’s gonna do a damn thing to you while I’m around. I’ll email him myself in the morning.”<br><br>It was about that time that they heard the knock on the door. Hideki’s concerned expression softened into something lighter and he smiled, pulling himself from the vocalist and lifting off the couch. “Food’s here. That was fast.” He moved to the door and peeked through the peep hole before unlocking it and pulling it open, stepping aside to let a nervous-looking young man wheel the small cart into the suite. He tried to hide his amusement at the poor fellow’s discomfort and quickly went to fetch his wallet from the bedroom, handing him a large bill when he returned. “Thank you very much.”<br><br>“N-No, thank you!” Hideki watched the guy bow his head to them before turning and scurrying out of the suite, staring after him until the door closed. “…Well then.” He laughed and shook his head, grabbing the two containers from the cart and a handful of napkins. He sat with Leo on the couch and peeked inside one of the boxes, handing the vocalist the fruit selection he ordered. He himself had ordered some kind of sandwich with fries, and he moaned in delight when he opened it up. He was starving.<br><br>“You gotta try a bite of this, Leo-kun. At least have a few fries.” It wasn’t the healthiest dinner for either of them, but at least they were eating. He slouched back against the couch and propped his feet up again, nestling his dinner on his lap.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 02:24:24</strong>
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				Leo glanced back out at the city twinkling below them, wondering what his fans were up to, if they were thinking of him. If they'd enjoyed the show. He was running over the minute flaws that had happened during the night - the glitter cannon shooting too close to his drummers face, one of the lights malfunctioning, a flat note that he'd hit on a scale he'd been climbing. It brought a faint frown to his lips, but that was wiped away quickly enough when that clearly perverted grin spread across his friend's face. <br><br>He shook his hair back, trying to free his face from the little pieces that were escaping the slightly restrictive ponytail. He felt like his ponytail was sucking his brain out the back of his head, feathered out as it was. <br><br>He laughed faintly at the other man said that it wouldn't satisfy his stomach, scooting a bit to give him some room on the couch. <br><br>"Your piercings are out," he murmured, once the other man settled down next to him. He didn't have very good eyesight, and had taken his contacts out, so he couldn't tell until the other man was closer up. People didn't really realize that his laser-like stare partially came from the fact that he couldn't see anything that was farther than fifteen feet away from him. <br><br>His lips pursed slightly, though, when the other man curled a hand around his waist and said that he wouldn't let anything happen to him.<br><br>"I appreciate it, my sweet knight in shining armor," he murmured, touching the other man's cheek with a saccharine expression before pulling back a bit with a snort, "But I'm not a princess. I can take care of myself. Plus, management says not to say anything as far as emailing him." <br><br>He relaxed into the arm around his waist, though, curling up against his friend's side and moaning quietly as he relaxed a bit.<br><br>His muscles were sore from jumping around onstage and the highly synchronized dance routine he'd cooked up for their latest show. <br><br>When the food came, he merely glanced over the back of the couch and then turned, lighting a cigarette once more. Ash and fruit - the meals of rockstars. <br><br>He smiled faintly as the waiter bowed his way out, "You always intimidate them, Hideki," he said, but there was a clear note of laughter tinging his voice. He relaxed back into the couch, curling up against the other man's side when he sat back down to eat his dinner. He opened his mouth and leant over the other man to be fed a fry, tongue just barely curling at the edge of the other man's fingertips for a second.<br><br>He smirked, then popped a freshly sliced strawberry into his mouth, chewing merrily. "Mmm." <br><br>It felt good to put something in his system.<br><br>He got through about half of the fruit before setting it aside with a sigh, "I don't want anymore of that."<br><br>He glanced at the clock, sighing slightly. The alcohol and exhaustion were hitting him hard, and as he got up, he stumbled forwards a step and just barely managed to catch himself. He walked into the bathroom and began running the water, filling the tub up with bubbles as well. He leant around the door frame, shirt already off, showing the tattoo he'd had emblazoned along his left shoulderblade, marching down vertically in lines, 'All men think all men mortal, but themselves.'<br><br>He shed his pants and got into the tub - orgy-sized as he'd requested - and leant out, looking a bit young now with his hair plastered down the back of his head now that he'd dipped his head back into the water. "Come sit in the tub with me. It's big enough for a few people. And bring the vodka." Leo got to a point where he wanted to be around people, and usually asked Hideki to come and do things that would otherwise be seen as a bit...well, homosexual. Hideki usually complied, though, without any teasing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 04:35:32</strong>
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				"Management doesn't have to know about it." Hideki muttered under his breath, casting a bitter glance towards the computer. He had plenty of keen words he'd like to send to that little bastard, but he knew that it would just exacerbate the problem in the end. Because of that, the guitarist settled on another course of action. He wanted to piss off Leo's stalker and show him just what he thought of his emails, so he stepped up his game when it came to photo shoots and his on-stage antics. He pressed closer to the vocalist and let his suggestive touches linger, making sure his act was spot on. Not that it was hard to act like he was attracted to Leo... it wasn't far from the truth. He was a beautiful man.<br><br>Hideki was quiet while they ate, for the most part. His mind lingered on the Firelog issue, but it vanished when he fed a fry to his band mate and felt a brief swipe of his tongue over his fingertips. His brow shot up and he smirked back at the singer, chuckling quietly to himself as he continued eating. Little teases like this just reinforced everything he felt about Leo. They liked to tease each other and just have a good time, and he couldn’t do that with anyone else. With their hectic schedule, he had no time for friends or relationships. His band was his family, and Leo… well, he was the closest thing to a relationship he’d had since high school. That was the only way to describe it, when he often found himself in bed with the vocalist or in otherwise intimate situations. There was no physical intimacy, of course. Their relationship was platonic. He wasn’t sure if his friend enjoyed the company of men or women, though he had an idea of his preference.<br><br>Hideki, he wasn’t picky. During their first year of touring, the guitarist was known for picking up groupies and taking them back to his hotel room for the night. They’d been both male and female, but the frequency of his one-night stands would plummet as he got to know Leo better. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the more time he spent with the front man, the less he wanted to fool around with his fans. He just assumed he was maturing and taking the band more seriously, but… perhaps there was more to it.<br><br>He watched Leo get up from the couch and started to reach for him when he stumbled, though he stopped mid-way when the tipsy man caught himself. Hideki just shook his head and sat back on the couch, keeping his eyes on the lithe form of the singer as he made his way to the bathroom. He could tell he had a good buzz going and it made him smile. Leo could relax when he was drunk, and he was always there to make sure he didn’t get hurt or get himself into trouble. It was a buddy system between the two stars. Hideki never drank as much as his friend, unless they were staying together for the night. He always kept an eye on him no matter where they were. He was just loyal like that… protective, even. <em>Someone</em> had to care about his well-being.<br><br>He was finishing up his dinner when he heard Leo call out for him, inviting him to sit in the tub with him. It wasn’t the first time they bathed together or had been nude in front of each other, but it still amused him every time. He knew the other man got lonely and wanted some companionship, and he was happy to fill that role for him. He never admitted it but he got lonely sometimes, too. He never teased Leo about it, he simply complied and never asked him about it. He didn’t want to complicate their relationship by asking questions.<br><br>Hideki grabbed the vodka bottle and made his way to the bathroom, grinning at the sight of Leo sprawled out in the tub. He wasn’t sure how to explain it, but the vocalist always looked different when his hair was wet. Younger, more… innocent, almost. He set the liquor on the edge of the large tub and started unfastening his pants, thankful to get himself out of the confining leather. He peeled them down his thighs and let them drop to his ankles, kicking out of them with a sigh of relief. Finally! He was free.<br><br>“You look pretty comfortable,” he murmured as he climbed over the side of the tub, sinking down into the warm water. A pleasurable groan spilled from his lips as his muscles responded to the heat. He was a lot more sore than he realized. “Bubbles, too? You must be feeling especially indulgent tonight.” Hideki teased and stuck his tongue out at Leo, laughing. He sat on the opposite end of the tub and nudged the singer’s leg with his foot, giving him a playful smile. He scooped up a handful of the foamy bubbles and blew them at the other, “I haven’t had a bubble bath since… well, the last one we took!”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 05:29:00</strong>
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				Leo had always wondered why Hideki kept spending more and more time with him. Not that it upset him - in fact, it was one of the high points of his days. Without Hideki, he would have cracked under the pressure of their stardom long ago. He had wondered why the other man stopped bringing groupies back to the rooms - boys and girls, with a surprising frequency that spoke to Hideki's geniality and charisma - but that had decreased to an almost unnoticeable number lately. Leo rarely, if ever, brought people back to his rooms - and if he did, it was kept secret from everyone, and even Hideki was lucky to get a glance of whoever it was. <br><br>There had been Naoto Tsujima, once, spotted having a late-night whiskey with Leo in his suite after a late-night party, lingering longer than could be considered proper, but everyone had assumed he'd just left late since the two of them were laughing together. Tsujima was a soccer star, well-known, generally friendly and well-liked but known for having a quick temper and a possessive streak.<br><br>Leo and he had seen each other but had been nothing more than friendly at previous parties.<br><br>Then there was the time that Leo had disappeared during an awards show with Eiji Nakamura for fifteen minutes, both emerging at separate times with ruffled hair and slightly rumpled clothes, tell-tale smirks on their faces, but no one had been able to verify anything.<br><br>Then there had been actresses - though whether that was because he desired them or was attempting to hide his own sexuality was unclear - who he had bagged and tagged with a ruthless efficiency.<br><br>To be honest, though, for his reputation as a womanizer he rarely, if ever, had anyone in the room with him. His legendary sexual deeds were greatly exaggerated. <br><br>He sighed, relaxing back into the bathtub, staring up at the ceiling until the other man walked in. He watched him undress, letting out a wolf-whistle between his teeth, immediately relaxing a bit further and dipping his head down when Hideki slid into the tub with him. "Yeah, bubbles and fruit and cigarettes. I'm clearly going mad with this indulgent streak." <br><br>When he sat up, he reached for the vodka bottle, sending their wet legs sliding against each other, their arms, fingers brushing the other man's shoulder. He pulled back with a touch of color to his cheeks that he would clearly, of course, attribute to the heat. He took a swig straight from the bottle and then slumped to the side, letting his head rest on Hideki's once more, their hips and ankles touching gently.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 06:46:01</strong>
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				"You better not let management find out about this. They'll restrict you from taking bubble baths next." Hideki was more than a little peeved by the rules and restrictions they put on Leo. It seemed to him that they wanted to control every single thing that the vocalist did. He was surprised they still allowed him to smoke, to be honest. "I won't tell on you," he murmured with a smirk, leaning closer to his friend. "I like to watch you indulge. Whatever makes you happy, Leo-kun."<br><br>Hideki's single drink had him feeling pretty good, but it was quickly fading from the food he'd put into his stomach. "Oi. Let me catch up with ya, huh?" He slung his arm around Leo's shoulders and leaned across him to grab the bottle from his hand, knocking back generous amounts of the biting liquor. It would take him more to reach the blissful buzz that his friend was feeling, and already their bottle was half empty. He pressed it back into the other’s hand and leaned back against the tub, tilting his head back and closing his eyes.<br><br>The other man’s closeness and the feel of his wet skin sliding against his own made him sigh with contentment. He could stay in the tub forever, just relaxing with Leo. Hideki turned his head and buried his face into the other’s glittery hair, keeping his eyes shut while he breathed in his scent. He always smelled good after a show, like sweat and whatever perfume or cologne he decided on that night. With his new contract with Chanel, he assumed that was what he was smelling on Leo’s neck. Whatever it was, it was sweet and intoxicating.<br><br>The guitarist had a weakness for scents. He couldn’t remember if he ever told Leo about his fetish for perfumes and cologne, but it was quite arousing to him and he could feel the effects of it already acting upon his body. Hideki shivered and pulled his face away, looking at the singer with a silly grin on his face. His cheeks were pink, but surprisingly not from the contact. It was the vodka; alcohol made him feel flushed and always turned his face red.<br><br>“You smell nice.” The arm around Leo’s shoulders would slip lower to hug around his waist, fingers pressing lightly into his hip. It wasn’t all that unusual for Hideki to be open with his affection or touches, but things could sometimes get heated when liquor was involved. Flirts and alcohol don’t mix. “Say… Leo…”<br><br>“What do you think all those fan girls would do if they could see us like this?” His mouth curved into a wicked grin, imagining all the screaming girls in his head. This wasn’t the first time he wondered what their reaction would be to seeing the two hottest members of Hype together in the bathtub, or even in bed like they crashed sometimes. It was… funny. But it also made this kind of thing exciting.<br><br>“Or… oh! Haha! What if that Firelog asshole could see us right now? Think he’d be pissed off?” Hideki smirked and let his eyes wander from his friend’s face down to his neck, a spot he often visited during their acts on-stage. He leaned closer and pressed his lips to that creamy skin, laughing even as he kissed him. His nose tickled underneath his jaw, nuzzling close to his ear. “I bet this would earn another angry email.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 20:10:26</strong>
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				Leo laughed, "Management's not that bad." Hideki had never liked how much he let management rule what he did, though. He smiled faintly - it was rare to see a full smile on the young man's face - though even though it was faint, it was clearly genuine. He only ever relaxed with Hideki, and it was nice to curl up against him, leaning into him.<br><br>There was a flash of white teeth in his smile, though, when he felt Hideki burying his face in his hair and breathing in. He switched up his cologne often enough to give Hideki some interest, but always rotated between a few ones so that they were never too unfamiliar. Tonight was indeed the new Chanel cologne, sweet and slightly androgynous, with hints of wood and citrus combined with something sweet and cold, all down the line of his neck. <br><br>"Ah, I know that smile..." he said as the other man pulled away.<br><br>He moved a bit closer when the other man's hand wrapped around his waist, fingers on his hip, sliding up so that they were molded against each other. <br><br>The flirtation was nothing new with them, and he looked up when the other man asked him, saying his name, then asked about what the fans would think. That brought up an actual grin, a flash of white teeth, a crooked little smile. "Oh, I think that Firelog would react quite badly to this." He smiled, tilting his head back, letting Hideki's lips lavish attention atop the pale skin of his neck.<br><br>"I think this might earn even more than an email." <br><br>He shut his eyes and let his leg drape over the other man's. If it left him somewhat obscenely spread, the bubbles hid it, and he was comfortable. His dark hair was damp, fragrant against the other man's nose, his skin still tasting of sweat from being onstage and the sweetness of what were clearly vanilla-flavoured bubbles. <br><br>"Ah, that feels nice." <br><br>Between the liquor and the heat of the bath, it felt too nice to think about how innapropriate it would be to allow Hideki to do this. The liquor had hit him a bit harder than it usually did. "Ah, a little bathtub fanservice is always the best way to relax after a show," He said with a laugh.<br><br>He caught a glimpse of them in the mirror, two dark heads pressed together, bodies so close that it made the tub look far too large for just two people, the two of them clearly alone in the otherwise large room. Everything was neat, all black marble and chrome fixtures, a few candles having been lit by staff members to provide light in case their employers got drunk and couldn't find the light switches - it wasn't unheard of.<br><br>The room outside them was silent, and he let Hideki have free reign of his neck, knowing that no one would walk in on them. <br><br>Innapropriate, maybe, but he craved this contact more than he wanted to admit.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>21-07-2010, 23:19:21</strong>
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				Hideki felt his heart (or was it his ego?) soar at the sight of such a bright, crooked grin on his friend's face. He didn't get to see it as much as he would have liked, and he took great pride in earning those smiles from Leo. They were for him, and only him. He committed each one to his memory incase it was the last one he would ever see. On those days where he could not provoke so much as a smirk from the vocalist, he would remember those past occasions and sate his desire with his memories.<br><br>“More than an email, hm?” He murmured against his neck, still lavishing the pale flesh with kisses. “I can only hope.” Those lips curved into a sly grin and moved to his ear, hot breath washing over the skin as he nibbled along the outer shell. It wasn’t that he was buzzed and wanted to take advantage of the situation, it was just that he wanted to be close to Leo. He valued his friendship with him much more than anything they could do together… though if they happened to commit some mortal sin along the way, that was just a bonus.<br><br>Hideki was only a man. He couldn’t deny his attraction to Leo, nor did he attempt to do so. It didn’t bother him in the slightest to make his feelings known and he was given plenty of chances to do just that. Fanservice was a particular favorite of his, whether it happened onstage or off. He often got teased for how devoted he was to their front man, comparable to a puppy dog following after his master. Oh, how he wanted to change that around…<br><br>“Mm, I’d choose this over vodka and cigarettes any day,” he whispered. A mischievous glint flickered in the guitarist’s brown eyes, feeling that long slender leg draping over his own. He didn’t need to see underneath the layer of bubbles to know just how spread he was, and the mental image was one he wouldn’t let go of just yet. No, it was far too appealing to dismiss. Hideki took the baring of Leo’s neck as an invitation, not hesitating for a second.<br><br>His lips burned hot trails all over the milky skin, roaming up and down the pale length. His tongue darted out to taste the sweet and salty mix of sweat and vanilla, enjoying it much more than could have been considered appropriate. Hideki moaned, moistening his friend’s neck as he lapped up as much of the delicious flavor as he could. His free hand came to rest upon Leo’s knee, giving it a faint squeeze before slipping lower.<br><br>Fingertips flirted with the silky wet skin of his thigh, stroking inside but never going too far. He was a little drunk and a little horny, but he had more respect for Leo than to take advantage of him. Though it <em>was</em> a tempting prospect… he wondered what he’d do.<br><br>“Maybe I should have skipped dinner and gone straight to dessert.” He smirked and placed a kiss behind the singer’s ear, parting his lips to nip a little roughly at the skin. “You’re too tempting tonight, Leo-kun…”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>24-07-2010, 07:17:45</strong>
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				Leo's lips parted, eyes fluttering shut, just enjoying the simple sinful pleasures of lips on flesh. It was not only what he wanted but what he needed - it had been too long, and he could feel his muscles immediately relaxing and then tensing up once again as the other man's lips moved from neck to ear. He felt his friend's breath along the shell of his ear and there was a visible moment of shivers, each running in delicious tandem down the slimmer man's spine. "Well," he murmured breathlessly, "The new song I wrote is called 'Taste Me', so I think that we could work a bit of fanservice into the show...and, then, of course, we'll have to practice in private..." <br><br>His hips shifted forwards a few inches, eyes shutting a bit more tightly as he felt a hand on his knee, his own hands limp, one suspended on the surface of the water, the other coming to twine around his friend's back to pull him just that much closer. He managed to let his icy exterior drop for his friend and a certain heat start to build. He wasn't the in-control, laser-sighted, just-short-of-cruel person he usually was.<br><br>He was just Leo, legs spread just far enough to let his friend know, unable to bite back a raspy moan when he felt a tongue join the lips back on his neck.<br><br>"I'm always tempting," he said, carefully keeping his voice from sounding breathless. It managed to add a bit of a growl to the words, damp hair brushed back haphazardly, glitter floating around them, opening his eyes to peer at his friend before arching when he felt teeth on his skin. <br><br>Oh, God. Teeth.<br><br>If he had a weak spot, it was teeth on his flesh and a hard hand yanking at his hair. <br><br>"Not much of a desert, either. Too lean. I'd be like a diet popsicle," he said with a soft laugh, letting his own hand run up the guitarist's back, raking back down with nails just the right length to leave a trail of sensation shaking behind them. <br><br>Desire.<br><br>He could make a good song out of that, he thought low in the back of his mind, as something began to build and roam in his head. He wanted more. He wanted not just that boiling point of desire that he'd had for so long around the other man. It was probably a bad idea, but the alcohol lubricated his usually rusty letting-loose streak, and he tugged his friend's head back, pressing a searing, almost painful kiss to his lips, the same aggression that he showed onstage present in the bathtub.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 00:19:58</strong>
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				Some things never changed. As tempting as the vocalist had been before, he knew just the right things to say to make Hideki want him even more. It didn't matter that they both were pretty tipsy; alcohol or not, there had always been an unspoken desire between them. A heat, boiling under the surface. That’s why they were chosen for photo shoots and interviews together, why they always seemed to gravitate towards each other onstage. Their fanservice was realistic and believable, because it was real. Neither man would come out and say it, but it was more than an act and they enjoyed it much more than as simple entertainment for the fans. No, it was for themselves, too.<br><br>“Sounds like you’ve been thinking about this for a while, Leo,” he murmured huskily. The guitarist secretly loved it when his friend wrote an especially risqué song, for he knew the implications in those lyrics. “You know I love practicing with you in… <em>private</em>.” He bit down on the slimmer man’s earlobe, giving it a slight tug to emphasize his meaning. He knew what his friend liked, and he would use that to his advantage whenever he got a chance.<br><br>It had been too long. Far too long. That icy exterior was gone, Leo’s guard was down. There was nothing wrong with taking, or sharing, a little pleasure with him.<br><br>Hearing those raspy moans was one of the most arousing things he could even imagine. Hideki loved it, he wanted to hear more. “You have no idea how you tempt me,” he seemed to growl back, his voice low and taking on its own raspy tone. “Lean or not, I just want to… mmh…” His focus was broken when he felt his friend’s nails dragging down his back, scraping with just enough pressure to make his body shudder, unable to suppress a delightful groan. Oh, he loved that.<br><br>Before he could finish, his head was tugged back and a pair of hot lips were crushed against his own, familiar and yet so foreign. It wasn’t the first time they’d kissed, but Hideki’s dark brows arched in surprise, regardless. He hadn’t expected the kiss, not while Leo’s guard was down, and that’s what made it feel so strange. Strange, but hot. Hideki regained his composure and brought both his hands to twine around the other man’s head, fingers digging into his hair and palms pressing flat against his jaw. He held Leo steady and pressed back even harder, matching the ferocity of his friend’s lips while they kissed.<br><br>He wanted this. He’d wanted it for so long.<br><br>Keeping his mouth crushed against Leo’s, Hideki got onto his knees and twisted around to face the vocalist, pushing his legs apart to press his body close to the smaller figure in front of him. Thighs slid against thighs as the lanky guitarist pinned the other body to the side of the tub, pressing shamelessly against him. His tongue pushed past those lips and penetrated his mouth, needing to taste his friend, tangling and wrestling against Leo’s tongue in a slick, heated duel.<br><br>“Nngh,” Hideki grunted and braced one hand on the side of his neck, sliding his other hand up into his hair. Slender fingers tangled tightly into the dark, damp locks and tugged his head back, yanking sharply and breaking the kiss. His eyes roamed over the bared throat, bending his head down to get a taste. “You’re so fucking hot,” he moaned, kissing a line down his throat and nipping at the creamy skin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 05:08:15</strong>
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				Around them, everything was silent. The only noise came from their bodies pressing up against each other, the soft lap of water against the tub and the occasional splash as some got tossed over the edge with each frenetic movement. He was pulled to Hideki as surely as Hideki was pulled to him - it didn't escape his notice that the other man was the only one who stuck by him no matter what he did. The only man who seemed to be able to deal with his moods no matter what hour it was, and the only one who even made an effort to keep up with him.<br><br>Maybe that was why it felt so good to have the other man murmuring those sweet words against his neck, his ear, pressing up against his body. He wanted to let loose, and Hideki was just the right person to do it with. He trusted him enough to let himself go a little bit. Having Hideki openly admit that he tempted him made his body stir under the water, slick and eager, not holding back the grin that came to his face once more. <br><br>Hideki's growl was enough to make him moan quietly. <br><br>Their lips pressed hard against each others', aggressively shoving towards each other, each fighting for who would lead the kiss. Leo submitted to the kiss after a few moments, but the fire didn't die, it was equally as fierce. They'd never kissed like this - the occasional peck on the lips, yes, but not a crushing liplock when they were offstage. <br><br>He let his own arms wrap around the other man's, one arm wrapped around his shoulder and neck, fingers digging into the skin hard enough to give him a bit of a sting. <br><br>He spread his legs to let the other boy between them, tilting forwards so that even as they pulled back to take in shaky breaths he wouldn't lose contact, icy eyes opening just long enough to catch the other man's. Their tongues slid against each other as they clashed back together once again, teeth clicking briefly before they readjusted themselves, reaching for each other.<br><br>His lips parted in a loud moan, raspy and eager, when the other man suddenly yanked at his hair and bared his whole throat. He couldn't help but have his hips jerk a little bit, sliding upwards onto Hideki's thighs, his own skin warm and slick and more than open to exploration by Hideki's tongue and teeth. "Oh..." he whimpered, unable not to, nails digging into the other man's shoulders.<br><br>His white, unmarked skin was the perfect canvas for Hideki to touch and taste, and Leo's responses showed just how eager he had been for this.<br><br>"Nn..." he gasped as he braced his body up a bit against the back of the tub wall, "You..." he couldn't seem to find the right words to describe it, "You feel so good..." <br><br>That was all that he could get out, it seemed, those pale eyes shut tightly and his whole body quivering for the sort of pleasurable relaxation that only sex could bring. <br><br>Except it was different.<br><br>It was different with Hideki because he could let himself go, he could be as wild as he wanted, and the scratches on Hideki's back were proof of that. Maybe Hideki followed him onstage, but he could tell from the way the other man gripped his hair and tipped his head back that he was clearly not going to be doing any following or submitting. <br><br>For once, Leo was the one being shoved down, dominated.<br><br>He ran a wet hand down Hideki's front, over the lean muscles, taking in a deep breath when he felt them twitch under his fingertips. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>25-07-2010, 23:37:06</strong>
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				It seemed that this moment was inevitable, that they were bound to wind up in each other's arms eventually, and now that the time had come, Hideki could hardly contain himself. It took vast amounts of self-control not to just flip his friend over, bend him over the side of the tub and give in to the desire that had been building up in him over the years. He ached for it, just as much as the smaller man did. It was thrilling in a sense, experiencing Leo's eagerness for the pleasure they could share together. And he had every intention of giving his friend just what he needed.<br><br>He needed it, too.<br><br>The guitarist moaned into the heated clashing of lips and tongue, feeling the other boy's fingers digging tightly into his skin. The sting was delicious and it sent sharp pulses through his body, ultimately pooling between his legs. He was already hard and he made no effort to hide it, uncaring of whether Leo could feel it or not. He'd feel it soon enough.<br><br>Hideki kept his fingers clenched in his friend's hair, keeping his head tipped back so his throat was exposed. There were things he knew Leo liked, whether it was from playing around onstage or having a drunken discussion on things like favorite positions or things that turned them on. No one else seemed particularly interested in his perverted conversation, but he didn't see why not. They were all sex icons now, though none of them could measure up to their vocalist.<br><br>No one could resist the sexuality and charm that Leo seemed to exude. Especially not Hideki.<br><br>“You like that, hmm?” He grinned and nipped along his throat, biting a little harder when he heard the man whimper. He sounded so needy, so desperate when he whined like that. Hideki moved his free hand down into the water, his arm wrapping around Leo’s jerking hips. He pulled him onto his lap and pressed forward to crush their bodies together, latching onto the side of his neck and suckling the pale skin there.<br><br>Ah, but he couldn’t leave a mark where it might show during an interview. Although, the idea of a particular fan seeing such a mark and knowing where it came from was quite difficult to resist.<br><br>Hideki slid his mouth lower to the curve where his neck met his shoulder, biting down on the supple flesh and drawing it into his mouth. He sucked roughly on the sweet skin, knowing that it would be somewhat visible later but that Leo could cover it more easily than his neck. He wanted the world to know that for one night, Leo was his. Finally, he was <em>his.</em><br><br>His body shivered at the wet hand stroking down his front, those nimble fingertips earning twitches and tingles from the guitarist’s skin. The contact felt nice, almost ticklish in how delicate that hand was with him. His own hand left Leo’s hair, arm curling around the slender man’s shoulders and pressing him tight to his chest. Below the bubbles, his other hand would stroke along Leo’s thigh, deft fingers sliding up and down the silky expanse of skin.<br><br>“Mmn,” Hideki groaned as he pulled his lips away from the vocalist’s shoulder, admiring the angry red welt he left upon the pale canvas. He guessed it would remain there for at least a couple of days, declaring his ownership of that lithe, delicious body. “You’re <em>mine</em>,” he growled and sealed his lips over Leo’s, kissing him with a quiet intensity. It wasn’t crushing like before, but it was just as heated, telling of how hungry the dark-haired man was for his friend.<br><br>His arm wrapped snug around the slender waist and drew Leo’s hips closer so they were pressed together tightly, moaning quietly as his erection rubbed against the other man’s. His hips twitched and jerked forward once, grinding their groins together.<br><br>This was definitely inappropriate. But he didn’t care. All he could think about was Leo.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 08:20:36</strong>
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				It was probably a bad idea to be curling up in his guitarist's arms like this - and there was no mistake about it, Hideki was <em>his</em>, loyal to him like none of the others were, dependable in ways the others weren't - but there was no way that this was a good idea. What if things went wrong, what if this soured their relationship, what if things got odd...<br><br>But, ah, how was he supposed to deny his desire? <br><br>It was one thing to choke it back and let it filter out a bit when they were onstage, it was another thing entirely to be molded up against the guitarist and still try to deny how attracted he was to Hideki. <br><br>He couldn't fully move his head, feeling the sting of his hair being yanked back, and it made him so hard that it ached. Hideki had clearly listened when they talked, and he let another breathless moan escape him, feeling those teeth cutting in a bit harder. "Hideki..." his voice was hard, hoarse, gasping his bandmates name the same way he might whisper a particularly dirty lyric to get the crowd going.<br><br>Onstage and offstage, he was Leo, frontman of Hype. Nothing more, nothing less. His offstage self blended with his onstage self so that they were indistinguishable. <br><br>His legs parted, hips canting upwards so that he was spread across the other man's lap, writhing atop him. Hideki's lips had suddenly latched onto him and were drawing up a mark and it had his whole body quivering with the expectation of what was to come. Their bodies were pressed together hard, and he couldn't help but realize how much better it felt with Hideki than it did with the others he'd had. <br><br>What really made him abandon all thoughts of right and wrong, though, was one simple phrase. <br><br><em>'You're mine.'</em> <br><br>He pressed his hips forwards harder, grinding their erections together, eyes opening wide for a moment as he gave himself into the kiss and shut them again, melting in the other man's arms before reaching out, twining his own fingers in the other man's shaggy hair. He pulled him down close, their noses brushing, letting their breath mix together. "Yes," he panted, pressing his lips against the other man's once more, searching for something. "But you're mine too." <br><br>He nipped the other man's bottom lip, wrapping his legs around Hideki's waist, bubbles hiding their bodies mostly from view, though his exploring hand found Hideki's easily enough, running down his tensed shoulder muscles with a hungry moan and then down his front once more until he reached between them, wrapping tentatively around both of their lengths, looking up to make sure what he was doing was alright. For once, Leo was uncertain, though that hardness in his eyes was still present enough to show that he had a bit of confidence in what he was doing. He gave them a few slow, hard strokes, teasing them both to aching fullness, his own lips opening in a perfect 'O'. <br><br>His hand let go, moving to grip at the other man, pulling him even closer, moaning again, reaching for more kisses. He couldn't get enough of Hideki, of his taste.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>26-07-2010, 23:30:15</strong>
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				Oh, that voice. It sent shivers down his spine to hear his name being gasped like that, comparable to the way the vocalist whispered an erotic lyric onstage. It wasn't just the crowd he riled up with his dirty lyrics and the husky way he purred into the microphone... no. Hideki was no less affected, especially now that it was his name being whispered, with the hot little superstar in his arms, spread across his lap. This was too perfect, but there were also so many things wrong with what they were doing.<br><br>His mind was swerving into the same lane of logic as Leo's, for he had much the same concerns building in his head. What if things were awkward in the morning? How would this impact their future performances? Were there strings attached to this agreement? Either way, he was happy to give his friend whatever he wanted, to be anything he needed. If he needed a lover right now, then he would fill that role for him without question.<br><br>Dependable Hideki. Willing to go to any lengths to make his friend happy.<br><br>"All yours," he agreed with a light moan, twining his arms around the smaller man and hugging him to his chest. There was no question that Hideki belonged to Leo, onstage and off. Perhaps in the back of his mind, he'd been waiting silently for this day to come, when Leo would turn to him for comfort and fulfillment. None of them had time for a relationship, and they had hardly enough time to bring someone back to the hotel to fool around. It wasn't worth the hassle and stress, most of the time.<br><br>Hideki's body trembled a bit against that roaming hand, stilling his own movements to see where Leo would end up in his exploration. And, oh, he couldn't have asked for a better destination. Brown eyes met icy blue ones in unspoken consent, surprised to see the vocalist feeling a bit uncertain in that moment. He smiled to reassure him, reaching one wet hand up to cradle his cheek, stroking gently over his cheekbones. Leo wasn’t completely helpless, he knew that much. The hard glint in those eyes told him he knew what he was doing, he knew what he wanted.<br><br>“Mmh… Leo-kun,” he panted, letting his head roll back against his shoulders. He wasn’t sure what felt better, having his friend’s hand stroking his length or the feel of their erections pressed together. The slow, teasing contact only made him harder, earning a pained groan from the guitarist. “G-God… it’s been too long.” For Hideki, it had been about a year since he’d felt the touch of another. He had no trouble finding pleasure in himself, but it couldn’t compare to the slender fingers encircling him now.<br><br>But they left much too soon, seeking him out and pulling him down for another kiss. A hiss of disappointment slipped from his lips, but he was more than happy to lock lips with Leo again, unable to keep his tongue out of the smaller man’s mouth. He ran his tongue over every surface he could reach, memorizing the feel of his teeth and the soft, slippery skin.<br><br>He tasted so good, he just couldn’t get enough.<br><br>Hideki’s hand reached between them to take over where Leo left off, unable to resist the aching need of his cock. He needed something, any kind of contact before he lost his mind. Long, deft fingers held their erections together while his hips started to rock, grinding his shaft against the vocalist’s in a delightful friction that made him twitch. His other hand slid down to Leo’s chest, pinching his nipple and rolling it around between his thumb and finger.<br><br>“Nnh… I <em>want</em> you,” Hideki released his lips and panted softly, resting his forehead against the other’s. “We can forget about it in the morning. Act like nothing happened. Whatever you want…” He opened his eyes and looked at Leo, searching his expression for some sort of answer. He didn’t think he could stop now. “I’ll do whatever you want, Leo…”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>28-07-2010, 04:16:56</strong>
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				God, what the tabloids would give to get this shot. Leo Suzuki spread across Hideki, wet, slick, panting and begging for him. He curled up into the other man's chest, accepting the physical comfort from the one person who would e there at the end of the day. He was reliable, safe, but with just enough edge to him to get Leo to want him more than anyone else. He wouldn't wander off and tell the tabloids what they had done for one big, lump sum of a paycheck. <br><br>He smiled when the other man agreed that he was all his, leaning into his chest, letting his own lips trail up and down Hideki's neck until he found his collarbone, suddenly sinking his teeth down, worrying a mark that he soothed with gentle, soft flicks of his tongue. Just like Hideki, he wanted the other man to know that he was his, to leave behind a mark that would remind them of what they had done together.<br><br>He smiled, leaning into the hand on his cheek, giving them both that little moment of calm before stroking both of them. <br><br>Hearing his friend murmur his name sent a shiver down his spine. It had been a long time, he noticed. How long had it been for him, as well? Too long. His whole body felt like it was burning up from the inside out. <br><br>He let their tongues wage war, battling against each other, just enjoying the taste of Hideki on the tip of his tongue. Their lips parted, then met, then parted again only to catch air. He nipped the other man's bottom lip, legs tightening a bit around the other man's waist and drawing him closer. <br><br>Hearing the other man's whispers that he wanted him, that in the morning they could do whatever he wanted was just enough to reassure him.<br><br>He let out a slow breath, pressing up so tightly that there was barely any space between the two of them. <br><br>"Then have me," he gasped out, the words disappearing against Hideki's lips as he kissed him once more. "Take me. Make me scream for you." He smiled, that crooked little smile that was so rare, inviting Hideki to do his worst, the bubbles starting to disappear and water cooling a bit so that their bodies were actually visible pressed up against each other, dripping, twined together as though they couldn't bear to let go of each other. <br><br>Which was the case, truthfully.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>29-07-2010, 00:31:35</strong>
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				It felt incredible to have the slender man in his arms placing a mark on his flesh, claiming him in much the same way he had claimed Leo. There was a soft gasp, almost a hiss when those teeth cut into his skin and scored a mark over his prominent collarbone, one that would redden the guitarist's peachy flesh. A reminder of one reckless encounter between the two band mates.<br><br>Not that he would have any regrets in the morning. He had wanted Leo, craved the slim vocalist for far too long to regret anything they could do together. The friendship and caring between them only made this feel ten times better than it could with anyone else.<br><br>Hideki couldn't stop kissing the other man, arms wrapped so tightly around him and bodies pressed so close. The cooling water had little significance in his mind, or the fading bubbles. His skin felt too hot to take notice of those minor details, and his senses were full of the smaller man in front of him. His scent, his taste, the way he molded so perfectly against his body. He couldn't stand to tear himself away.<br><br>But tear himself away he did, hearing Leo gasp out to him. Lusty brown eyes took in the sight of the singer and that rare little smile, a smile that was just for him. He wanted to waste no time, to hear the ravaged screams from those plush, kiss swollen lips. It seemed almost a shame to rush into the pleasures they could share, but on the other hand, it was quite late already and they had a busy day tomorrow. Waiting much longer would be torture on their aroused bodies, bodies starving for intimacy.<br><br>Besides, he was sure there would be other opportunities for them to better explore each other later on. They were hot, they were a little drunk, and there was only one thing on his mind.<br><br>"How… mmm… how do you want it?" Hideki whispered huskily, pressing a kiss to his ear. He couldn't quite remember what the smaller boy had said his favorite position was, but he wanted to do things exactly how Leo wanted. He wanted him to scream the loudest he had ever screamed, all for him. That on its own would be his greatest pleasure.<br><br>He slid his hands down to rest on his friend's bottom, digging his fingers tightly into the pale flesh, nails biting into the skin as he groped his ass. He didn't have an ounce of fat on his body, but he somehow managed to have a soft curve of a behind. Mostly muscle, from the feel of it.<br><br>Hideki latched onto his earlobe and nibbled it gently, sucking it into his mouth. He wanted to taste every inch of Leo’s skin, but that was for another time, outside of the bathtub. His need was too great, he was unwilling to move. “Leo… tell me… tell me how you wanna get fucked,” he nearly moaned against his ear, grinding his hips up against the other’s.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>29-07-2010, 07:51:54</strong>
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				Leo grinned when he heard that gasp; he knew that he was the reason for it, that the other man wanted him. That neither of them could wait much longer for this. How had they managed to go so long when they could have been doing this before? He didn't want to think about the morning, didn't want to think about what it would be like when they woke up. He would deal with that when it came; for now he was too engrossed in the feel of the other man's arms around him, skin sliding against skin. <br><br>He let his pale eyes drift upwards, exotic features only brought out by the hair slicked back against his head with water, the ends trailing in the water with a small cloud of black glitter floating around them. He couldn't wait much longer. He was so hard that it hurt. Hurt to move, to breathe, to do anything but touch Hideki. <br><br>"Oh..."<br><br>The question drew forth a low, raspy groan, spreading his legs a bit farther when the other man dug his fingers into his backside. <br><br>"Hideki," he whispered, trying to bite back a whimper and failing when the other man's lips found his earlobe and began suckling on it gently. "How? <em>Hard</em>." He took a deep breath, realizing that probably wasn't the best answer, all things considered. He wanted Hideki to ride him, to make him scream for him, to make his voice go hoarser than if they'd been at one of their concerts. <br><br>"From behind," he finally murmured, "On my knees." He tugged Hideki close again, looking around, trying to figure out if they could do what he wanted them to in the tub. Deciding that the bottom was far too slick for his liking, he slowly shifted, face falling back to that generally displeased expression when their skin parted once more. He tugged at Hideki, tugging him up from the tug, onto the bathmat, kissing him hard, standing up and letting their bodies press up against each other. <br><br>"The bedroom," he murmured against the other man's lips, sliding out of the tub onto the mat and then beginning to walk, dripping wet and utterly naked, fully comfortable in his skin, towards the master bedroom. It was just off the bathroom, luckily, connected, the bed huge and white and pristine. "Fuck me on my knees on the bed." He paused, then, looking over his shoulder and grinning, "I want you to make me scream your name." <br><br>Not bothering with a towel, he stalked into the bedroom, luxuriously naked and exuding that same sex appeal that he did onstage. His eyes were warm, though, for once. Only for Hideki.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>30-07-2010, 01:45:10</strong>
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				Hearing Leo tell him how he wanted him was painting an irresistible picture in Hideki's mind. He could just imagine how that sultry voice would sound when he was crying out for him, head thrown back and screaming for more, screaming his name. His body quivered with the realization that soon, he would be hearing just that.<br><br>Everything about Leo was making him crazy. He'd never felt so hard in his life. How had he managed to resist this for so long?<br><br>"Mmm... you got it," Hideki promised with a low growl, pressing a searing kiss to his lips before he climbed out of the tub behind him. He had been quite comfortable in the water, but if his friend wanted to move things to the bedroom, he was more than happy to follow his lead. It was a role he was familiar with. Leo wanted him to do something, and he complied. His obedience had never failed him before, and now it seemed his loyalty would be rewarded.<br><br>He was throbbing in anticipation.<br><br>The guitarist let out a long, drawn-out whistle and watched the other man walk ahead of him into the bedroom, following at a distance so he could drink in the sight before him. Dripping wet, exuding that confidence and raw sexuality. He was perfect. He was just so damn perfect. And he was <em>his.</em><br><br>Hideki bridged the gap between them and curled his arm around his waist, pulling him back against his chest. He just held him for a moment, enjoying the closeness and warmth of that smaller body, bending to let his lips brush over the tattooed shoulder blade. “Maybe we are mortal, but we’re gonna be feeling like gods in a minute.” He smirked, a silly little grin stretching across his face. He reached up and grabbed Leo’s chin, turning his head to look at him from over his shoulder. His thumb stroked over his lower lip, slowly rubbing back and forth, pulling at the soft flesh until those lips parted slightly.<br><br>Two fingertips replaced his thumb in an instant, poking past his lips and running along the edge of his teeth. “Suck,” Hideki instructed him gently, sliding his other hand down to tease at Leo’s erection. He fisted it and started to stroke him, giving him a few slow tugs. “Suck them… and then get on the bed.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>30-07-2010, 22:58:04</strong>
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				Leo couldn't stifle the grin that was playing on his lips - afterall, the other man wanted him and he wanted Hideki just as much. The tension had been boiling over for years - they just hadn't ever had the time or the right opportunity to act upon it. Now was as good a time as ever, and the next morning could be damned. He knew that Hideki was the right person to trust with this - afterall, he trusted him with everything else. <br><br>He let his hips have the slightest hint of a sway, just enough to keep Hideki's eyes on him, a careful walk perfect for the stage and practiced every day, in real life, to keep the eyes of their fans from wandering away to newer bands.<br><br>A slow drop of water snaked it's way down his spine, to the small of his back, finally pausing and quivering there for a moment before it fell down a few more inches and dropped to the floor. <br><br>He laughed at the whistle, a soft, raspy little sound. <br><br>"Nice to know you appreciate the sight." <br><br>He leant back into the arms that came around him, the chest pressed up against his back. Hideki was just the right height - tall enough that he felt a bit smaller without being dwarfed. God, how had they not done this earlier? <br><br>He looked back slowly, feeling the lips brushing over his tattoo, that little reminder of his own mortality (though one wouldn't think it the way he pushed himself). He parted his lips slowly, letting his tonge flicker out over the hint of the other man's thumb, then slowly began sliding his lips around the fingers that came into his mouth to explore. <br><br>He let his head bob forwards, taking the fingers down slowly, drawing back with his tongue tracing just along the bottom of them. <br><br>He wrapped his talented tongue around the other man's finger, making a half-spiral, hips thrusting involuntarily into the other man's hand, pulling back and laving each digit with clear attention. Just when it looked as though he couldn't force himself to pull away he did, giving Hideki's lips a slow, langorous kiss, before climbing atop the bed with a soft pant. He was ready for this, excited.<br><br>He looked over his shoulder, on all fours, the muscles in his back clenching with the movement. He was lean, but all muscle, each of them standing in definition for Hideki.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>31-07-2010, 05:08:39</strong>
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				Hideki couldn't help the low moan that rumbled in his throat, feeling that skilled tongue twist and curl around his fingers. God, how he hoped that this wouldn't be their only encounter. He knew something else he wanted to put in that hot mouth, but there was no way he would be able to last against that tongue. No, he would hold off and just pray for another chance to be intimate with Leo.<br><br>If he played his cards right in the morning, he didn't see why they couldn't do this again. He felt that he would do anything his friend wanted him to, just to make him happy. He took pride in the fact that he was the only one to see the warmth underneath that icy cool exterior. No one else could make Leo relax and open up like he could.<br><br>And no one else could make Hideki's heart pound like Leo did.<br><br>"Mm, that's good…" he encouraged the slender boy in his arms, placing a soft kiss to his cheek. Despite his tender affection, Hideki had every intention of making his friend scream his name and writhe underneath him. A calm before the storm, so to speak. He was generally a very considerate and sensual lover, sweet and gentle, but something about the liquor and his long-held desire for the vocalist mixed just right that night. He wanted to do things Leo’s way; whatever it took to earn those delightful cries and whimpers.<br><br>Hideki smiled against his lips, getting one last taste before they disentangled from each other. He watched him turn away and crawl onto the bed, appearing so small against the large, plush mattress. If the tub was orgy-sized, then this bed was made to match it, no doubt. It was a shame that the sheets were so pure and white, for he was sure they would manage to dirty them by the time they were finished with each other. <br><br>Those warm brown eyes regarded the sight before him, raking over the deliciously nude form of his friend, lean and toned in all the right places. It was an image he would not soon forget, definitely not in this lifetime. Leo on his hands and knees, staring expectantly over his shoulder, waiting for him.<br><br>He wouldn’t make him wait for long.<br><br>The guitarist climbed onto the bed behind him, taking care not to disturb his slick fingers as he maneuvered himself to sit behind Leo. He leaned over the other boy and pulled his damp hair away from the back of his neck so he could kiss the skin hidden there, taking his time and brushing more kisses along the curve of his shoulders and down his spine. It took some effort not to get caught up in the taste of his flesh, for he could spend hours just rubbing his tongue over every inch.<br><br>He finally reached his backside and placed a kiss upon each cheek, almost trembling with anticipation. Hideki sat back on his heels and spread Leo open, unable to resist when he caught sight of that little pink opening. He leaned forward once more and let his tongue flutter briefly against his entrance, circling it with the tip before sitting back again with a small grin. “Gorgeous,” he murmured huskily, licking his lips in a somewhat predatory fashion. Leo was his prey and he wanted to devour him.<br><br>Soon enough, Hideki brought a moistened finger to the other’s puckered entrance and slowly worked it inside, pushing and rubbing against the tight muscle. And god, was it tight. He felt himself stiffen considerably, letting out a quiet groan and resisting the urge to just shove himself into that tight heat. He didn’t want to hurt Leo if it was unnecessary.<br><br>The second digit was added in haste, despite his efforts to be patient. Together, the two wet fingers twist and thrust into that heat, massaging the tight muscles, coaxing them into opening up for him. He didn’t expect that his friend would tolerate much preparation, so he worked somewhat quickly, spreading his fingers apart and doing what he could to stretch him. “Leo… just tell me when you’re ready.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>31-07-2010, 06:58:58</strong>
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				There was something in the way that the other man looked at him that got to him. Maybe it was the slight predatory gleam in his eyes, the way he walked forwards, watching his body. He could tell that in that moment, Hideki only had eyes for him, wanted nothing more and nothing less than to devour him. He'd give himself gladly to that hunger, so long as the other man kept looking at him in the same way. With that same heat in his eyes.<br><br>He spread his fingers across the sheets, bracing himself on them, digging in just enough to give himself some purchase in which he could let out a little bit of the anticipation that built with each step Hideki took towards him. This was probably a bad idea, a terrible idea, a stupid idea, but at the same time he wanted nothing more. <br><br>He couldn't bear the thought of not having Hideki take him.<br><br>He leant down, burying his head against his forearm, letting out a soft sound that was somewhere between a whimper and a gasp when the other man suddenly leant forwards and let his tongue play momentarily against his entrance, just gently stroking it, making his hips quiver slightly.<br><br>"Hideki..."<br><br>He let his hips slowly relax a bit when he felt a finger moving into him, moreso when the second was added, unable to fully wait. By the time the first finger had entered his body he was thrusting slightly against it, by the time the second was in, he was writhing, lips parted, doing his best to bite back the soft begs that were starting to escape him.<br><br>"I want..." he gasped quietly, tilting his head back, "Please, now...don't wait anymore. Fuck me."<br><br>He took in a deep, shuddering breath, "I need you, Hideki. Please..." <br><br>It was rare to hear Leo begging for anything, even in so few words. His hair now hung down by his neck, body utterly revealed, legs spread just enough to give the other man access to that hot, <em>tight</em> ring of clenching muscles around the other man's finger. "I need you to take me..." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>31-07-2010, 16:14:45</strong>
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				As he had expected, the task of preparing Leo was short-lived. The smaller man was just as eager to fuck as Hideki was, if not more so, grinding and writhing so greedily against his fingers. There was little else on the guitarist's mind than giving his friend the kind of pleasure he needed, that he was starving for. Gone were thoughts of the morning after, though really he should have been concerned. This wasn't just another groupie, this was <em>Leo</em>. This was his friend, his band mate. What they were doing could ruin everything they ever worked for… their relationship, their stardom. If something went wrong, if things went sour between the two, it would happen in the spotlight. Hype would never be the same.<br><br>Oh, but what man in his right mind could resist this? Stupid idea or not, it was impossible to deny the icy-gazed man, spread wide and begging for him.<br><br>Begging… the significance of this was not lost on Hideki. He couldn't remember the last time he heard the singer beg for anything, and the fact that it was <em>him</em> he was begging for only made him want Leo more. "Shhh…" He soothed with a gentle whisper, rising up onto his knees and removing his fingers from that clenching heat. His hands came to rest on those slim hips to steady himself as he shifted closer to Leo's inviting body, feeling himself quiver in anticipation.<br><br>Hideki couldn't believe this was actually happening. How long had they wanted each other? It had been unspoken, of course, but they always knew. Playful banter between the vocalist and his guitarist was laced with an edge of seriousness, something that was simmering underneath the surface for years. It coiled like a snake and waited for the perfect opportunity to strike: tonight. They were helpless to resist the overwhelming burst of desire.<br><br>“I need you too,” he murmured quietly, speaking more to himself than to the man before him. He needed this more than he liked to admit. Hideki distracted himself from the thoughts that threatened to sober him up, focusing his attention on the other boy instead. He grew quiet, his sculpted brows furrowing in concentration as he positioned himself against Leo’s entrance. He let one hand stray from the grip on his hips, sliding up Leo’s back to curl against the back of his neck, grasping firmly.<br><br>Using him as leverage, Hideki pulled back on his hips and pushed forward with his own, grinding into Leo and the impossibly tight ring of flesh. He grit his teeth, strangling a moan before it could spill from his lips, forcing himself to press into the clenching muscles that were working in vain to keep him out. He was a bit rough, rougher than he intended and he hoped he wasn’t hurting his friend, gripping onto him tightly as he worked his throbbing cock into him.<br><br>“<em>F-Fuck</em>, Leo…” He couldn’t restrain himself, letting out a low grunt as they finally slid together, filling the smaller man in a single, firm thrust. “It’s so… <em>nnh</em>… tight,” Hideki panted. The feeling was incredible; hot, snug muscle enveloped his length, refusing to let him go. It was exquisite, almost mind-blowing. He was <em>inside</em> of <em>Leo Suzuki</em>.<br><br>That thought alone threatened to make him come right then and there.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>01-08-2010, 16:38:15</strong>
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				Leo couldn't take much more of this. It felt like his whole body was on fire, burning up from the inside out, those fingers working in him and curling. He wanted more, he wanted to feel <em>Hideki</em> in him, claiming him, he wanted to feel their flesh slide together. Hideki seemed to know just what to do to hit those sweet spots inside of him and he let the other man know it, writhing atop the pristine white sheets they'd spread themselves across. <br><br>It wasn't too much longer after that, though, that Hideki's fingers withdrew from his body and a strong hand curled around the back of his neck, drawing him back for leverage and suddenly he felt something else entirely.<br><br>He felt Hideki, pressing against him, slowly entering his body.<br><br>The feeling was incredible.<br><br>Hideki didn't wait, didn't stop to ask if he was alright, didn't simper over him like so many others had. He pushed in with just enough force to steal Leo's breath out of his body, eyes fluttering shut, biting his bottom lip as rapture spread over him. He took a moment to let his body adjust, hair brushing the other man's hand as he shifted his head, leaning back and pressing back even farther.<br><br>He pressed himself back a bit more firmly, arching his back, letting all his muscles clench around the other man's body.<br><br>"Hideki..."<br><br>He finally felt his body relax a bit, and God, it felt good. Hideki filled him perfectly, just right, enough to give his body the pleasant sting of being almost over-full but not quite. He took in a shuddering breath, attempting to regain some composure, then let his hips rock back a millimeter more against his friend's skin. <br><br>"Fuck," he gasped, the feeling of the two of them pressed together overwhelming him a bit. "Hideki," he murmured, "Fuck me. <em>Hard</em>."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>02-08-2010, 07:21:50</strong>
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				It took a moment for Hideki to adjust to the other man's clenching heat, thighs tightening and hips quivering in delight. This was better than he ever imagined it would be… <em>so</em> much better. It was only amplified by the fact that it had been so long since he'd been intimate with another; especially with a man, which was his preference if he was being honest. He could appreciate the beauty of a woman, but they just were never as hot or as tight as a man.<br><br>Certainly not as hot as the man writhing underneath him, arching and pressing back against him.<br><br>Hideki gasped, fixing both hands on Leo's hips, unable to help but buck against him slightly when he rocked back into him. They both were a little tense, adjusting to the feel of the other and working to recompose themselves as best they could. He was still in an awe-struck sort of daze, and if it weren't for the undeniably snug feeling around his shaft, he almost would have believed this was a dream. He couldn't possibly be fucking the hottest rockstar in the world, could he?<br><br>Oh yes, he could.<br><br>He took a deep, shaky breath and gripped tighter onto those slim hips, pulling himself almost completely out of Leo before thrusting back inside. Hideki had to grit his teeth to keep himself from groaning, letting the sound rumble in his chest instead, his body succumbing to a light shiver. The friction, the sweet, hot heat, it was all working to unravel him. He couldn't keep a level head, not with the way Leo gasped and the way his body seemed to mold so perfectly against his. No one <em>ever</em> felt this good.<br><br>"Nnh, <em>shit,</em>" Hideki hissed, fingers digging into the other's flawless skin as he drew back and slammed into him again, then again. If Leo wanted it hard, he would give it to him without hesitation. None of his previous lovers were quite so wild, and they definitely were not as adventurous. This was exciting, exhilarating, but still oh so stupid. They were only afforded this one night to live without consequence for their actions, and he planned on living it to the fullest.<br><br>Hideki was starting slow, letting Leo's body adjust to being used and abused, pumping into him with hard, shallow strokes. The sound of skin slapping skin and the slight rustle of the mattress filled the air, occasionally mingled with a gasp or a groan, or even a whimper here or there. The guitarist was quiet, for the most part, sometimes letting out a soft grunt or huff of breath. He wanted to hear Leo's sounds, to hear the arousing noises he might let slip while they fucked. "Nngh… incredible, Leo… <em>fuck,</em>" he panted hotly, thrusting into him especially hard. He wanted to hear him scream. "Yeah… you like that?" Hideki grinned.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>03-08-2010, 00:59:40</strong>
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				<em>"Fuck..."</em><br><br>Leo's breath came out in a soft hiss, the word coming out as a sharp bite between clenched teeth, eyes shut so that he could focus on nothing but the feel of his guitarist rocking into him and pausing there. His spine was arched, muscles moving under the tattoo, fingers clenching so hard in the sheets he worried somewhat vaguely that he might rip them. <br><br>How could he have waited so long for this?<br><br>"Hideki, fuck..." the other man drew back, then, thrusting inside. It made his hips jerk slightly and his pale eyes snapped open, dark lashes fluttering in ecstasy for just a moment. He was <em>just right</em>. <br><br>A grin spread over his face for a moment as he felt fingers digging into his skin, trying to swallow a cry that was threatening to rise as the other man thrust just that much harder into him, still rocking into his body but giving him just enough time that he could get used to it. He didn't know what they'd do tomorrow but for now he was just going to focus on the sensation of skin sliding over skin, their bodies molding together, Hideki filling him. <br><br>His heartbeat was already pounding in his throat, and each shallow thrust grew a bit deeper, drawing out slight louder sounds.<br><br>At first it was just a soft moan here or there, but a throaty cry finally escaped him at the hardest thrust, followed by a sharp intake of breath. His muscles clenched around, a hot, <em>tight</em> slide against Hideki as he buried himself in his body. "Nnh...Hideki, ah, r-right there..." he let his hips rock back to meet a particularly hard thrust and another sharp cry fell from those plush lips. <br><br>He felt like he was coming apart at the seams, that iciness melting, leaving him a hot, panting, writhing vision of himself beneath Hideki. Those eyes were gleaming when he turned back, narrowed slightly in playfulness, smouldering with that same heat. "Yeah," he gasped, "I <em>love</em> that." <br><br>The harder the thrusts, the larger the noises that managed to be teased out of his golden throat, starting with soft, slowly gasped moans to increasingly louder cries. Hideki was hitting just the right spot, he was just...just right. This felt better than it ever had. He had always liked men, he knew that, but he'd fooled around with women before. It just wasn't the same, though, as having someone like Hideki pounding him into the mattress of a nameless hotel suite. All he could focus on was Hideki fucking him. <br><br>"Mmf..." he gasped, biting his bottom lip, another loud, raspy moan escaping him, that million-dollar voice beginning to raise just a bit as the force behind Hideki's thrusts increased, their skin slapping together. "Hideki, more...I wanna feel more of you. Bite me, fuck me, do whatever you want to me, I - ah!" This time the sound was just loud enough to be audible through the walls, though the neighbors could go fuck themselves if they planned on trying to stop him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>04-08-2010, 08:52:20</strong>
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				“Nnh, <em>y-yeah…</em>”<br><br>Hideki didn’t know what was more arousing, the tight heat of Leo’s body or that body itself, jerking and writhing underneath him. It was his first time exploring the gloriously slender form, but he seemed to know how to hit just the right spots, almost like he was made for that very purpose. How could they fit together so perfectly? They were like two interlocking pieces, sealed together so seamlessly, designed for a flawless fit. It was divine, like a match made in heaven.<br><br>How would he ever be able to stop? Nothing would ever compare to this night.<br><br>Leo’s moans and cries only intensified what Hideki was feeling, making him crave more of those throaty sounds. He pulled back on the other’s hips as he pounded into him, forcing him to meet every thrust and driving himself deeper into that heat. He angled his hips just right, striking that spot that seemed to make the vocalist cry the loudest, pummeling it ruthlessly as he started to pick up the pace. His hips rocked harder and faster, provoked by the smaller man's pleas for more, giving him just that. "Even your moans sound like music," he thought aloud, unable to help but chuckle. Leo's life was centered around being a performer, and even when he was being fucked like this, he was a star.<br><br>Hideki thought it was a little funny, but kind of sad, too. He knew he saw a side of Leo that no one else saw, but even then, he was always putting on that persona. He'd never see the true face of Leo Suzuki, not until he crashed and burned. And he planned on being there to pick up the pieces, because really… what else did he have?<br><br>No matter. He wasn't about to complain about this. Hideki grinned as the man's cries got louder and louder, fully aware that the noise was probably audible in the neighboring suites. That thought was amusing as it was satisfying; <em>he</em> was the one provoking those sounds, tearing those incredible cries from that throat. Tonight, Leo sang for thousands of their fans, but now they were alone and he was singing just for him.<br><br><em>More.</em> Hideki wanted to hear more. He wanted to hear his name. The guitarist took one hand away from Leo's hips and leaned over him, dark hair spilling into his eyes as he reached for his friend's own dark locks. He grabbed a generous handful and twisted his hand around, twirling the hair over the back of his hand to get a good grip on him, squeezing and tugging his head back. It was rough, but just enough to give him a little shock, gripping onto his hair like he would the reins of a horse. "<em>Nnnh, Leo…</em>"<br><br>Settling into a harsh pounding rhythm, Hideki let his other hand slide over the smooth skin of Leo's side, swiping across his chest before trailing downward, scratching his nails against flawless flesh. Blushing pink lines would follow his fingertips, down his stomach before he started over again, sliding back up to his chest. This time, he allowed his fingers to tease over his nipples, flicking and pinching at them until they were aching from the attention. Hideki just wished he could see them, taste them…<br><br>Perhaps another time. “Fuck… so good…” he panted, bending down to burn kisses along that arched spine, licking between his shoulder blades and giving the skin a sharp little nip with his teeth.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>04-08-2010, 15:40:41</strong>
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				Leo's legs were spread, body carefully balanced atop the white sheets, arms pressed hard into the bedding to provide some leverage so that the other man could really thrust into him. "Hhn...." Each increase in the pace left his body aching for more, the other man's hips slamming into him so fast and hard that they had his body rocking forwards with the force of each individual thrust. <br><br>He smiled faintly when told that his screams sounded like music. It was both good and bad; it meant that he'd become a performer down to the very last pore, that he was nothing more and nothing less than a superstar. At least Hideki knew it, and accepted it. He wasn't like the others who would trail after him, hoping to catch a glance of the <em>real</em> Leo Suzuki...they all failed to comprehend that one was inseparable from the other. <br><br>The other man's hand in his hair drew forth a low, growling moan from deep within Leo's belly. <br><br>His hips jerked as the other man thrust into him, head tilted back, that pale neck fully revealed and trembling with each shaking breath that he took in. He wanted more, always more, from the other man. <br><br>"Hideki...!"<br><br>He couldn't bear to take much more of it. Much more of this pleasure, not with Hideki's fingers raking up and down his sides, suddenly toying with his nipples and making him scream out his name once more. The scream tapered off into a raspy, quiet little pant, overwhelmed and nearing his end with the way the other man was thrusting hard into him. <br><br>The pace was brutal, fast, making him scream the other man's name until his throat went hoarse. <br><br>He had his hips rocking back to meet each thrust that was aimed for that perfect spot in front of him, and he was seeing stars. "Hideki," he gasped, "Hideki, I'm so close..." he was riding that edge, that sweet, hard edge that he was about to go over. He knew he was about to lose it. <br><br>"Please...Nnh, please!" <br><br>His eyes were shut tight, throat bared from the hand wound in his hair, crying out the other man's name in clear desperation to go over that edge, to reach that peak. His whole body was trembling, fine muscles standing out in relief, body quivering ever so slightly with the desire to lose himself to Hideki.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>05-08-2010, 07:25:16</strong>
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				God, there was nothing in the world better than this right here. Their hips clashed wildly, the smaller man rocking back to meet the vicious thrusts of the other, the pace becoming almost frantic as they neared release. Hideki was climbing that peak, higher and higher as they labored together, panting and sweating and grabbing onto anything they could reach to hold themselves steady. This was the final stretch. They were ready, aching in desire for the other, wanting to lose themselves in the numbing explosion of pleasure.<br><br>Hideki felt the raw heat coursing through his veins, spreading throughout his body as he started hammering into Leo, growing more and more desperate for those cries. He loved the way his name sounded as it spilled off the man's tongue, that beautiful voice carrying through the hotel suite, singing just for him. A private performance dedicated to Hideki… he would not soon forget about this night. How could he, when nothing else he could experience would ever measure up to this? This was the greatest high he could ever achieve, with someone that could never be surpassed. No one would ever feel, taste, or sound as good as Leo did.<br><br>"Uhnn… Leo," he panted, leaning over him to graze his teeth against the back of his shoulder, strands of hair tickling at his hot skin. He wouldn't be able to hold himself off much longer, and he knew the same was very much true for his friend. He was quivering and bucking against Hideki, gasping and desperate to be taken over the edge. The guitarist was more than happy to oblige, doing the first thing that came to mind, abandoning his nipples for something much harder. He fisted Leo's arousal and started pumping him in time with his thrusts, gripping him firmly in his hand, swiping his thumb over the tip on each stroke. "Mmh…"<br><br>"Leo… cum for me,” Hideki growled against his ear, pinching the lobe between his teeth and tugging it gently. His hand would start to stroke him faster, mismatching the rhythm of his hips, hips that would slow considerably as he drew closer to his own release. He went at an agonizingly slow pace, taking up a new pattern of movement, driving himself deep into Leo and straight against that sweet bundle of nerves, then drawing back and doing it over again. Between that stimulation and the hand working between his legs, there was no way he would last much longer.<br><br>And neither would Hideki. When he thought Leo was about to lose it, he started pounding into him again, grinding his hips forward much faster and harder than he had all night. He had to pull out all the stops to push them both over the edge, using the last of his strength to truly fuck the amazing vocalist into the bed. He bit down, gritting his teeth as he let go of all reservation and delivered what would be his final blow, thrusting ruthlessly in the hot, quivering body underneath him. “Nnh… <em>nngggh…</em>”<br><br>It was the guitarist’s turn to cry out, bellowing Leo’s name before the sound was strangled in his throat, spasms seizing the man’s body as he finally hit his peak. Hideki buried himself deep, up to the hilt inside of Leo, filling him with spurts of his hot seed, back arching and his head falling back in ecstasy. His eyes clamped shut for a moment, just focusing on the intense sensations that rocked through them both, hips jerking a bit as he emptied himself into the smaller man. He was panting heavily, his tongue almost hanging out of his mouth, gasping for the breath he lost somewhere along the way.<br><br>Soon enough, Hideki collapsed on top of Leo, unable to support himself on his legs that felt like they were turning into jelly. He hadn’t the strength to move, still sucking in lungfuls of air, his chest heaving against the curve of the other man’s back. “You’re… mine…” His declaration of ownership was punctuated by a slow, shaky breath, the long and slender arms of the musician coming to wrap around the smaller body underneath. A small, satisfied grin curved Hideki’s lips, lips that brushed a few tender kisses against his shoulder before he lifted himself off of Leo. He was reluctant to move, still feeling rather drained from their physical efforts, but he carefully pulled out of the man and collapsed back onto the bed, resting on his back.<br><br>“That was…” Hideki just shook his head, laughing softly. There were no words for what they just did together, what they experienced in each other. He still couldn’t believe they did that. Fixing the pale-eyed man with an appreciative smile, he reached for him and pulled him closer, snaking his arms around him again. Hideki was a cuddler. He squeezed Leo to his chest and buried his face against his hair, which if he remembered correctly, was exactly how this whole thing started. “Mmm. I think I needed that as much as you did, Leo.” He chuckled, pressing a kiss to his hair.<br><br>He wasn’t sure what happened next, but he was content to keep the man in his arms for as long as he would allow, just holding him after such an intense moment.<br><br>[ Oh my. I have no idea how that got so long. Sorry! D: ]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>06-08-2010, 03:07:36</strong>
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				Leo felt as though he was on fire. That ice had melted, and every inch of his skin was alive, his whole body crawling with pleasure from the inside out. The other man was the right size, right frame, right feeling, right everything. This was better than he'd ever had, perhaps because he wasn't just filling a need, but actually in bed with someone he cared for. His spine curved, hair sticking to his back, his cheeks, black glitter still following them in a gleaming trail up onto the sheets where it was still shaking out of both of their hair. <br><br>His whole body felt alive, more energized than it had ever been. He felt overwhelmed in the best way. It was as though his breath was attempting to escape his body and he wasn't sure he'd ever fully get it back after they'd both hit that peak. <br><br>And he knew that Hideki could take him there.<br><br>Unlike with other partners, there was no doubt, no anxiety. He knew that Hideki would bring him there and he trusted the other man. His muscles tightened when he felt Hideki's hand curl around him, a rough cry tearing from his throat at the feel of those skilled fingers wrapping around him confidently and moving over his tip to tease him just that much closer to completion. <br><br>"Mmmf..." <br><br>He sank his teeth into the pillow, attempting to muffle himself, though that sudden new pace jerked his head up and had him screaming Hideki's name like it was the only thing he could think of, which was more than accurate. Hideki was in him, on him, overwhelming him in every way and he gave himself gladly. <br><br>His voice quavered as though it was a song, eyes fluttering in ecstasy as the other man's fingers suddenly clenched around him and deepened his pace to a slow, pounding rhythm that drew a sharp burst of pleasure from the length of his spine each time Hideki buried himself in his body. "Hnn....nnh, Hideki...!" <br><br>His back arched harder than before, Hideki's teeth grazing over his tattoo, scraping along the reminder of his own mortality. <br><br>And then Hideki changed the pace and suddenly thrust into him even harder than before. <br><br>It was faster, harder, just short of brutal and everything that he'd been begging for. His scream of Hideki's name broke off with a sharp break in that golden throat as his voice gave out and his eyes shut tightly. His breath shuddered to life in his throat as he fell over that edge, stars exploding bright white against the blackness of his eyelids, hips jerking occasionally as he lost himself. <br><br>He was panting, trembling with the aftershocks of pleasure, blood roaring in his ears as his whole body gave itself over to his orgasm, hips jerking and muscles trembling as he gasped Hideki's name and his body pumped itself dry as he felt the other man finishing deep within his body. <br><br>The next thing he was fully aware of was Hideki's weight against his back, muscles shaking, his body pressed hard against the mattress as the alcohol and sex and high from the show mixed in a combination that was heady, but not quite as heady as the feel of Hideki's words of possession crawling along the back of his neck, that slow, deep breath against his own back. <br><br>He bit back a soft sound, rolling slightly, so that he could fit more comfortably in the other man's arms.<br><br>His head rested against his shoulder, his own soft laughter coming to join Hideki's, brief but obviously genuine. "Shit," he gasped, grinning. "That was good." He moved a bit so that their legs were tangled together, reaching down, yanking at the blankets until they'd mostly covered them. He couldn't be bothered to pull them all the way up, but just over their hips, so that they wouldn't get too cold. <br><br>His breathing was uneven, coming in little bursts, pulse hammering against his throat a bit faster than Hideki's was, even, perhaps. <br><br>He nuzzled up, clearly not planning on moving away from the other man, comfortably curled atop him as they had before, though never quite as intimately as this. <br><br>He felt light-headed, a certain buzz that came after pushing himself past his limits starting up low in his ears, and he wiggled his body up a bit closer to Hideki's. Leo's skin was cool, as always, a long arm draped over Hideki's chest, fingertips of the other hand toying along Hideki's side with a lazy fascination. "Hideki-kun..." his words trailed off with another shadow of a smile and he leant his head down a bit closer, nuzzling along the other man's arm, already beginning to drift off into what would surely be a deep sleep. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>06-08-2010, 06:19:03</strong>
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				Hideki was in a state of absolute bliss. Years of flirting, teasing, and waiting so patiently had boiled down to this. They were tangled together so perfectly, and he had Leo in his arms at last, holding him close to his chest while they recovered from the ecstasy they shared. His skin was still burning hot, his lanky body buzzing from the high they achieved together, from his ears down to his toes. How he ever went a single night without this amazing man by his side, he didn't know.<br><br>He was just worried that his addiction to the pale-eyed boy would become too much to push aside. Now that he'd had a real taste of Leo, there was no way he could settle for anything less. He was the best of the best, no doubt in his mind. He expected that things would go back to normal in the morning, that they would share a knowing smile but not speak of what transpired between them that night. In any case, Hideki would humble himself to the requests of the smaller male. Whatever he wanted, he would receive. Whatever he wanted to do, they would do. He was utterly entranced by the vocalist, bending to his every whim and finding pleasure in fulfilling his desires.<br><br>Hideki was loyal. Hideki was selfless. But perhaps most of all, Hideki was entirely, hopelessly in love with his friend, and had been for years. Perhaps the guitarist was in denial, or maybe he just didn't want to put that burden on Leo. It was a mistake to fall for a band mate, a friend… a superstar. He fully expected to get burned by the flames of fame and the complications it would bring, especially when he stuck so close by Leo's side. Anything that hit the man would hit Hideki, too. They were tethered together by some unseen force, of that he was certain. He truly felt like he could not be separated from Leo without suffering some consequence, without it pulling the heart right out of his chest.<br><br>But he didn't plan on being separated from Leo for a long time. Not if he could help it. A warm, lazy smile spread across Hideki's face as they lay there, resting underneath the covers together. This is how it always should have been. It just felt so right. "Why didn't we do that sooner?" He murmured in a daze, laughing again, a truly happy sound coming from the guitarist. It seemed so foolish that they waited this long, but the time had never been quite right for this, not until now. "Damn…"<br><br>He squeezed his arm around Leo's waist, keeping him snuggled up against him. His other hand slid up into his hair, stroking his fingers through the soft, dark locks. "Hmm…" Hideki breathed, almost seeming to purr for a moment, leaning down to brush his lips over the other's forehead. He kissed him over his brow, moving his hand down to caress his cheek, his thumb gliding along his jaw line. He wanted to stay like this with Leo forever, just holding him close and giving him all the affection he could ever want. He smiled when he whispered his name, for he didn't hear the man use honorifics often, except when they were speaking to the public in interviews and such. He had to admit, it sounded adorable the way Leo said it, even as he was beginning to drift off to sleep.<br><br>With a low chuckle, Hideki curled the other man close to his chest and cuddled against him, face pressed close to his hair. He was starting to nod off, himself, exhausted from the show and the intimacy they'd just shared. He smiled, listening as Leo's breathing began to even out, slowing as he fell asleep. "Leo-kun," he whispered softly, pressing a kiss to the top of his head and closing his eyes.<br><br>- - - -<br><br>Something unusual happened the next morning. Something that only happened a few times a year, at best.<br><br>Hideki woke up before Leo, and without an alarm blaring in his ear, no less. The room was still fairly dark, as the sun was struggling to break through a dreary, overcast sky, but he could still make out the form of his friend sleeping beside him. They remained tangled throughout the night, not moving a muscle while they slept, perfectly content to stay cuddled up to each other. Hideki smiled at the sleeping man, watching him for a few minutes, memorizing the way his face looked in that moment. He looked so peaceful and innocent… it was one of the most beautiful things he’d ever seen in his life. He stroked the backs of his fingers over the man’s soft cheek, brushing strands of hair out of his eyes as he leaned closer, pressing a soft kiss to those plush, pink lips. It was brief, for he didn’t want to disturb Leo while he was resting. The man needed all the rest he could get. Carefully, begrudgingly, Hideki untangled himself and pulled himself away from Leo, climbing out of bed as quietly as he could manage. He tugged the covers up, sort of tucking the sleeping boy in before he headed to the bathroom and closed the door. He rubbed at his eyes, trying to wake himself up a bit before he grabbed a much needed shower.<br><br>The shower was much smaller than the tub, tucked into a corner with a thick, swinging glass door and chrome faucets. He rinsed himself off, going through the motions while he washed up, shampooing his hair and working to get the rest of the glitter off of his body. His mind remained in the bedroom, however, his thoughts fixated on the slim man and the things they’d done the night before. It almost seemed like a dream, like it couldn’t possibly have happened. Oh, but it had. Hideki found himself feeling a bit nervous for Leo to wake up, as he still wasn’t sure what his reaction would be, now that it was the morning after.<br><br>Would he acknowledge the fact that they’d had sex? Or would be pretend that nothing out of the ordinary happened between them and go on about his usual business? Either way, Hideki was prepared to act accordingly. This was all on Leo’s terms, after all. Whatever he felt was the right thing to do, the guitarist would follow his lead without question. Such blind devotion was hard to come by.<br><br>Hideki finished up in the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist as he stepped out into the misty bathroom. He grabbed another for his hair, draping it around the back of his neck as he padded across the marble and went back into the bedroom. He glanced over to the bed, half-expecting to find Leo awake or not there at all, perhaps having gotten up to wander off to some other part of the suite. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>06-08-2010, 23:38:00</strong>
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				Once Leo was asleep, he was asleep. It was incredibly difficult for him to wake up considered the level of exhaustion he pushed himself to on a daily basis. For once, he didn't rouse himself before Hideki, though when the other man shifted a bit and kissed him, he let out a soft moan while turning and shifting a little bit. He rolled over into the warm space that Hideki had left when he slid out of bed. <br><br>He buried his head into the pillows, hearing the shower turn on, slowly stirring into wakefulness. His whole body felt drained, as though a hole had been punched in him, and all of his power had been poured out of him. This was why he hated mornings. He forced his eyes open, wincing slightly at even the faint light, turning his head a bit and then jerking his body slightly. <br><br>He sat up, listening to the shower hiss through the wall behind him, then slid out of bed.<br><br>He wiggled his hips, shaking out the tension a bit, then leant back, stretching his back muscles in one long slide. He couldn't help but smile as he caught the view of himself in the mirror - hair mussed, a few faint marks on the base of his neck, his body still full of the aftershocks of pleasure. <br><br>He walked into the living room, finding hot coffee already waiting, pouring a full mug for himself. <br><br>He pressed his hand to the cool window - it was raining today, the rainy season having fallen over Tokyo, shrouding everything in a mist of grey, like a cloak settling down slowly. <br><br>He still couldn't believe that they'd had sex.<br><br>He wasn't sure what to think - it had been brilliant, mind-blowing. It was something he shouldn't give into, though. It was a moment of pleasure, a beautiful indulgence, but it had the potential to destroy them both. What if they fought over it, what if they ended up breaking the band because of it? He took a deep sip of coffee and let it burn down the back of his throat. <br><br>He felt light-headed, his chest tight. It was always like that, though, and he shook it off, finishing off the cup.<br><br>He poured himself a second, taking care not to add any cream or sugar. <br><br>Hideki was loyal to him. <br><br>Hideki would never betray him, and it was so lonely in his position. Perhaps indulging himself a bit wouldn't hurt. A little more intimacy with Hideki, nothing that the public would catch onto, but in private, perhaps they could indulge themselves. What that put their relationship as, he wasn't certain. He glanced at the sofa table pressed against the back of the large leather sofa and saw a piece of paper there from the manager.<br><br>It stated simply that they'd booked a surprise show for that evening, at six. <br><br>He sighed, crumpling it up, tossing it into the trashcan. It was already one - they hadn't gone to bed until about five. They'd have to leave in about an hour so that they could get their outfits on, hair and makeup done, and make sure to get there with enough time to avoid the crowds to a certain extent. <br><br>They'd had photoshoots and performances back to back and he was exhausted; he almost didn't want to get up onto the stage. He shut his eyes briefly, rubbing his temples, but knew that he'd feel wonderful once he was onstage that evening. Any pain or exhaustion his body felt was just a temporary weakness that could be cured by a rousing performance and his fans' screams. <br><br>He heard Hideki coming and he turned, pushing the pot of coffee towards the other man, then gesturing at a basket of baked goods that there was no chance he'd eat. "Morning. Sleep well?" That faint smile showed that he remembered what they'd done, enjoyed it, and was clearly entertaining the notion of doing it again. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>07-08-2010, 03:46:48</strong>
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				Ah, that smile. Just a faint twist of the other man's lips, but once Hideki caught sight of it, he sighed in relief and smiled back. He really had been quite nervous about Leo's reaction, for he was still uncertain how he felt about what they'd done together, but from the looks of it, he'd had a good time. Maybe he even wanted to do it again sometime. He spent so much time with Leo that he could read his expressions like a book, even when they were so faint, almost non-existent. He could tell when the smaller man was upset, when he was angry, when he was near the brink of total exhaustion, but perhaps above all else, he could tell when Leo was happy. Relaxed, content, and happy to share his company. It was never pure, complete happiness, though. Not the light-hearted kind.<br><br>From what he could tell, the vocalist was happiest when he was onstage, losing himself to the sounds of the crowd and the blinding glare of the spotlight. Hideki even dared to guess that he was happy when they were alone together, because honestly, that's when he saw the softer side of Leo the most. Only around him. Only <em>for</em> him.<br><br>"Morning!" Hideki chirped with an ever widening smile, all the anxiety he felt earlier just melting away. He wasn't worried about things becoming awkward, not if it felt like this. Not if Leo was smiling at him like that. He was humming a tune under his breath as he approached the counter, one hand reaching for the towel slung over his shoulder while the other reached for Leo, skilled fingers brushing gently over the small of his back as he passed. "Mmm, like a baby. You?" He tossed a playful grin over his shoulder as he entered the small kitchen, starting to rub the towel through his dark, wet hair. It almost resembled a mane, nothing at all like how it usually appeared, expertly styled by their hair and makeup team.<br><br>Pausing to peruse through the collection of mugs, he grabbed one without much consideration and backtracked to Leo and the pot of coffee, still drying his hair with one hand. Droplets of water ran down his warm skin, trickling down his chest and tumbling down his stomach to where the towel formed a barrier around his hips. "Man. It's really one o'clock already?" He shook his head in disbelief, having noticed the time on a clock in the kitchen. "What time did we even get to sleep last night? Five? Six?" Hideki set the towel on the counter and poured himself some coffee, not bothering with the cream or sugar like he normally might. He needed something to perk himself up, lest he be groggy for the rest of the day. He didn't even know about their surprise concert yet.<br><br>He took a sip and cringed, but he gulped it down anyway, ignoring the bitter taste. He leaned his arm against the counter and reclined comfortably, regarding Leo with a warm smile. He didn't have to say anything about the night before or how much he had enjoyed it, it was all in his eyes, glimmering even in the dim lighting of the hotel suite. He was vaguely aware that it might have been a mistake and that it put their careers and their relationship at risk, but that wasn't something he wanted to think about. To him, it wasn't as important as the man standing so close to him, his neck lightly peppered with the marks of love and possession that Hideki put on him, he himself bearing the marks on his collarbone from Leo. They'd claimed each other in passion, and it brought a grin to his face to see the evidence on the smaller man's flawless flesh.<br><br>He was Hideki's, and Hideki was very much his.<br><br>"Mmm," he took another sip and sighed, glancing out at the rainy city. "What's the schedule for today, boss?" The guitarist never knew for sure what they were scheduled to be doing, unless it was a major show or television appearance. Otherwise, he depended on Leo to keep him on track. Hideki wasn't exactly the most organized man in the world.<br><br>Almost as an afterthought, he turned and reached for some sort of pastry from the basket, not caring what it was he ended up with. "I really wish you'd eat something instead of just drinking that coffee," he mumbled, knowing that more than likely, his complaint would fall on deaf ears. He took a bite and mulled it over, looking out the window again. "I think I got some of those protein bars in my bag," he fixed Leo with a sideways glance, almost willing him with his mind to go and get one. Whether it would work or not, he wasn't sure.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>07-08-2010, 20:25:09</strong>
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				Leo couldn't help but laugh faintly when his friend came in, so chipper once the anxiety wore off. They'd both been anxious, though, and who could blame there? There was that quivering moment where they had to figure out what they were going to do, but the tension melted away almost immediately and then they were both comfortable once more. <br><br>He watched as Hideki poured himself a cup of coffee, without sugar or cream. "Ah, have I influenced your tastes so quickly? You're going for something bitter, first thing in the morning?" he asked with a soft laugh, running his fingers back through his hair, brushing his hip against the other man's but then leaning back against the fridge. <br><br>"Our manager booked another performance for us tonight." <br><br>He took a big sip of coffee, letting it wash down his throat, "We gotta leave in an hour. Surprise performance and then after it, an interview and candid photoshoot. They wanna take photos of us right after the performance, see what we're really like." He shrugged slightly, "I think it's pushing it, a bit. I'm surprised he didn't give us a night off, but...that's that." <br><br>He leant back and finally conceded, reaching into Hideki's bag, drawing out a protein bar with a faint sigh.<br><br>He unwrapped it, letting the cheap aluminum cover slide off, and took a few bites. He set it down, though, looking towards the door. "Forgot to go work out this morning. Slept in too late..." he took another bite of the powerbar, and half finished, he set it down and then finished off his mug of coffee. <br><br>He slowly reached out, brushing his fingers through the other man's mane. <br><br>It was a tender little gesture, and he let his fingers trail down the other man's neck, down to his shoulder. <br><br>"We should get dressed. The car will be here to pick us up in about an hour," he said. He leant against the counter, still entirely naked, comfortable enough in his own skin not to care. He headed into the bedroom, searching for his bag, managing to find a set of dark jeans and a black shirt with some sort of foiled design over it. He tied his hair back, the a night of sleeping on it having given it quite a bit of texture, all feathered out as though he'd had it styled. He put back on his simple necklace, a series of bracelets that he'd been given in a jewelry photoshoot.<br><br>He glanced at himself in the mirror, smoothed his hair back a bit, then pocketed his phone. "Almost ready?" He called back over his shoulder. A quick glance out of the bedroom window, overlooking the hotel entrance far below, showed a black Escalade pulling up. Leo rolled his eyes - it was flashy and hardly necessary, and guests were already wondering who was going to pass the two waiting bodyguards to get in.<br><br>He looked back at Hideki and he was all ice again, ready for business, ready to perform. <br><br>He glanced at Hideki, fully a rockstar again, fully Leo Suzuki rather than just Leo, the Leo that Hideki knew so well in the privacy of their rooms.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 01:53:26</strong>
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				Hideki laughed. Oh, if only Leo knew the extent of his influence over the guitarist. Skipping sugar and cream was just a slight hint of his sway over the tall man. He would probably conform to the same diet Leo was on if he asked him to, but that's something he hadn't suggested to Hideki just yet. And he really didn't expect him to. He didn't seem to mind the things Hideki did, and when he did mind something, his devoted companion would work quickly to rectify the problem.<br><br>In a way, Leo had molded him into the perfect companion over the years, and Hideki was perfectly content to live that way. He was a man that needed direction and guidance in his life; some sort of structure, stability. He followed the guiding hand of his front man, and in return he offered his unyielding faith and devotion. Truth be told, he was a fan of Leo's before they truly became friends. He looked up to the icy-gazed boy, admired him and his ability to perform. He was beautiful, his voice was beautiful, everything about him was just… so beautiful.<br><br>"Wait, WHAT?" Hideki stopped in mid-sip, lowering his cup to stare incredulously at the man beside him. They had another show? And then another interview and photoshoot? Was their manager insane?! He groaned, a low, miserable sound as he tilted his head to the side and smacked into the side of the fridge. "Are you serious? How do they expect us to keep going when they throw in surprise gigs like that? The tour is bad enough!" It was their longest tour to date, and it felt like there was no end in sight. The boys couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of dates and destinations. It was suicidal to throw in extra shows, especially without warning! They had an hour to get ready to go? Did the other guys know yet?<br><br>Hideki was glad when the other man fished out a protein bar from his bag, even if he didn't finish it. It was something in his stomach, and it made him feel better. This performance was going to be a bitch… surely if they had known that they'd be putting on another show tonight, they wouldn't have stayed up so late the night before. "Oi, <em>Leo,</em>" he shook his head, laughing softly at the smaller man. "Don't worry about it. I don't think missing the gym for one day is gonna kill you. Besides, I think I gave you a pretty decent work out last night." Ah, there it was. A reference to what they had done together, accompanied by the guitarist's trademark grin.<br><br>That grin softened into a smile at the gentle fingers in his hair, stroking through the soft locks and down over his neck. Hideki hummed appreciatively, slinging his arm around the boy's waist and giving him a playful squeeze, leaning down to kiss the top of his head. "We'll go in the morning, if it makes you feel better. Okay?" It wasn't a secret that he rather loathed the gym, but he went with Leo for a number of reasons, the biggest being that he always had this fear in the back of his mind that the slim man would pass out during his workouts. And really, it was not an unfounded fear.<br><br>After that, it was time to get dressed. Hideki was still greatly displeased by this surprise being flung upon them, but there was little he could do about it. He'd just have to suck it up and deal with it. His first stop was the bathroom, forgoing clothes for the time being, taking up his place in front of the mirror. He managed to conjure up a hair dryer, spending a good amount of time blowing out the rest of the moisture from his hair, trying to tame the mane. He couldn't wait to get to the hair and makeup team… he was rather lazy when it came to doing his own hair. After so many years of having it done for him, he just couldn't be bothered with fixing it himself.<br><br>When he was done, his hair was flatter and more acceptable to display to the public. Hideki shrugged at his reflection and slid on his collection of rings, adorning almost every finger with silver as he finished getting ready. "Yeah, almost!" He called back to Leo, hurrying back to the bedroom where his clothes were. He set his bag on the bed and pawed through it, finally settling on a dark, worn pair of jeans with rips in the knees and a black tank top. He wasn't sure exactly what was written on it anymore, as he had acquired it years ago on a trip to the States, but he thought it was the logo of some popular band over there. He pulled out a button-up top and held it up, considering it for a moment before pulling it on over his tank top. It was probably cold outside, and it was not exactly the best weather for bare arms. He didn't bother buttoning it up, simply wearing it in place of a jacket.<br><br>“Lucky. You just wake up with perfect hair,” Hideki muttered at the other man, though a slight grin broke through his brooding mask. He rummaged through his bag and started applying his usual layer of deodorant and cologne, which would leave him smelling sweet and musky for the rest of the night. Unlike Leo, he didn’t rotate his scents very often, so the smell would be familiar and comforting to the smaller man. It was entirely Hideki.<br><br>A knock at the door caught his attention, drawing his eyes toward the open area beyond the bedroom. When he glanced at Leo again, he saw the layer of ice was back in place, encasing the Leo he’d known for a few blissful hours and replacing him with the hardened rockstar. He almost felt a little sad, even if it was to be expected. “I’ll get it,” he murmured as he went to answer the door, not bothering to check the peephole this time before he pulled the door open.<br><br>There stood their bassist, fidgeting in the hallway, affected by some over-abundance of energy. Didn’t the guy take pills for that?<br><br>“What’s up?” Hideki stepped aside to let the other man in, looking at him with an arched brow. He hadn’t expected to see any of the other guys until they were in the car.<br><br>“I was hoping you guys were almost ready. The car is here and there’s already a crowd forming outside.” The boy was starting to chew his lower lip, a nervous habit that Hideki noticed some time ago. The crowds flustered the quiet man. “I guess word got out that we’re here. … Ahh, Hideki-kun, what is that?” He gestured to the guitarist’s neck, or more specifically the bruise-like mark that marred his skin.<br><br>Hideki just laughed, rubbing at the base of his neck while a grin twisted his lips. “Who knows. I got into some of the vodka last night and I can’t remember a thing. I woke up on the living room floor!” The excuses flowed off his tongue easily, and the other boy believed him without a doubt. “I probably hit the table on my way down. <em>Hey,</em> Leo! You ready to go?” Hideki turned, glancing at the bedroom door. “Yuu-kun is getting nervous.” He added with a laugh, nudging at the flustered man.<br><br>[ I've really got to trim down these monster posts... ]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 09:45:15</strong>
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				Leo couldn't help but enjoy the faint touches - the brushes, the kiss to his forehead, to his lips. The acknowledgement of the fact that they'd had sex, that they'd both enjoyed it, that they both wanted it. That they needed each other in ways that neither of them could acknowledge yet knew, already, on a visceral level. <br><br>He grinned, watching his friend attempting to smooth his hair out with the blowdryer before running in and spraying on his cologne. He smirked when told he woke up with perfect hair, checking it once more in the mirror. "Rockstar twenty-four-seven. It's in my blood." He was joking, of course, but it was truer than he could have possibly imagined.<br><br>He did glance over his shoulder, though, for just a moment at the other man. "And I'm taking you up on that offer to work out, tomorrow. Who knows, maybe we can even skip the gym..." <br><br>He couldn't help but smirk, giving his own playful little smile, smoothing back a few hairs.<br><br>He fluffed his ponytail out a bit more, fixing one more of his bracelets, turning sideways and glancing at himself in the mirror. As always, he ran his hands down his front, letting slim fingertips size up his body. A bit too much fat here, he determined, too much over the curve of his hips, not enough muscle along his sides. His physique wasn't as sharp as he wanted it, ruining his silhouette.<br><br>Against a white light he had the most beautiful silhouette, and more than once he'd let that be the opening of a concert, his slim frame blown up against a white backdrop, before the curtain dropped and the music started.<br><br>He frowned, then turned and faced the room where Hideki was getting ready, unable not to smile when he saw him. <br><br>He let go of his self-criticism for a moment as Hideki passed him and came into the bedroom, catching him by the fingertips, giving him a slow, deep kiss. He knew he shouldn't, but it just felt nice to press against him, even if only for a moment. <br><br>He pulled away to let him get dressed, spritzing on the latest Chanel cologne he was the face for, pulling his shirt down comfortably. He sighed quietly, running his fingers back through his hair, checking himself once more and then heading back to the kitchenette to take another bite of the protein bar. <br><br>It wasn't much, but it was enough that he wouldn't pass out the second he stumbled offstage.<br><br>Hopefully.<br><br>He came around the corner to face Hideki and Yuu, giving them both a faint smile, though one that was tight with that iciness that seemed to take over. All the same, he reached out, giving Yuu's arm a squeeze. "Yuu-kun, you'll be fine. It'll be just like last night; you were spectacular then and you will be now." Leo's voice, while soft and reassuring, held no room for argument.<br><br>He let his friends lead the way, through the lobby, past the crowds. <br><br>The crowds were already wild, shoving forwards, begging for a touch of a hand, a hint of acknowledgment, anything. <br><br>Leo merely dipped his head slightly, letting a smirk play on his lips as cameras flashed and hands reached for them desperately, trying to catch just a glimpse of him, just an autograph.<br><br>Once they got past the crowd he turned, flashing his fingers in a rock sign, sticking his tongue out and hearing girls scream.<br><br>He slid into the Escalade and reached for a cigarette, lighting it, silent and brooding as he always was before a show. He still felt light-headed, his chest a bit tighter than it usually was, but once they got to the stage everything was such a blur that mentioning it wasn't even an option. The stagehands were rushing about them, helping them squeeze into their leather pants, smoothing and then fluffing hair, freezing it in place, applying eyeliner and makeup that would perfectly accentuate their features.<br><br>The interviewer was there, a photographer trailing behind her like a shadow, snapping photos of them getting ready, of each person in their element. Doing what they did best. Leo's eyes were narrowed at himself in the mirror, eyeing each flaw, picking it apart and then systematically destroying it. He needed to be perfect to get onstage. <br><br>Everything was a blur as they got ready - his humming to himself, alone in a corner, tuning his voice to perfection. Everyone did their own thing as they got ready, Ichi, their drummer, tapping his hands furiously atop the tabetop, Leo standing in his corner. He looked over his shoulder, though, as they lined up in the wings to get onstage.<br><br>He looked at Hideki, hearing the fans screaming, ready to go onstage. He caught his eye for a moment; just a moment, but it was enough to show that he was eager, ready to perform, already full of that life and persona that truly fed upon the energy of a full crowd.<br><br>[Haha, same!]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>08-08-2010, 21:37:36</strong>
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				For much of the afternoon, up until they reached the stage and were on display for the cameras, Hideki could not think of anything but the playful banter and the kiss he shared with Leo. He had never found himself so distracted by the other man before, but sure enough, memories of his skin and his soft, pouty lips were haunting his mind. At this rate, he would be unable to wait until their promised gym workout (minus the gym) to satisfy the ever-intensifying craving that was twisting itself in his stomach. It should have worried Hideki to feel these heightening desires for his friend. It should have been a sign that perhaps they were taking things too far, that they <em>had</em> taken things too far already.<br><br>But he was a man that had trouble resisting the things that he wanted. And there was nothing he wanted more than Leo, in every possible way. The feeling was indescribable.<br><br>Hideki just watched with a smile while Leo comforted their other guitarist, loving that soft tone to his voice. It was generally reserved for his band mates, just a soft and reassuring murmur that had bolstered them all up at one time or another. The vocalist was good at that. There were times in the beginning when Hideki didn't know if he could do it, or he doubted his ability to perform at Leo's side and be a worthy member of the band, but the pale-eyed man always assured him that he had a place in their group and that he was doing just fine.<br><br>Yuu took Leo's words to heart, evident from the way he smiled and nodded his head. Hideki saw a bit of his past self in the bassist, nervous and unsure of himself, but from what he could tell, all that anxiety disappeared when the man hit the stage. They all changed underneath the spotlight, their self-doubt and their nerves seeming to melt away under the white hot glare. Their fans would balk if they knew how the members of Hype often doubted themselves, but they each took great pride in their work and they were their own worst critics. They were truly passionate artists.<br><br>"Yeah, he's right! You were awesome last night, so don't worry about it!" Hideki grinned and messed with the other man's hair a bit, giving him a playful shove. "Now let's get Ichi and get out of here before the hotel gets swarmed, huh?"<br><br>When they reached the lobby, it was clear that the scene outside was complete chaos. Hideki took it upon himself to lead the way, feeling a surge of energy tear through him as the glass doors opened and he could hear the full effect of their fan's screams, grinning and waving and putting on his usual charm. The shoving of the crowds didn't bother him the way they used to, for the barriers and the bodyguards did their jobs exceptionally well and they rarely had a problem. The confident guitarist practically strutted to the Escalade, but he didn't climb in until he leaned over and touched hands with a few of the fans, throwing his head back and laughing at the delighted wails from the girls.<br><br>He slid onto the leather seats and watched his band mates handle the crowd, the other two not enjoying it nearly as much as Leo. Hideki just shook his head and rolled his eyes at him, but he couldn't help but grin. Oh, if only those girls knew where that tongue had been last night.<br><br>He was quiet, though, once they were in the vehicle and headed to their destination. He let the vocalist brood in his silence, occasionally smiling at him or giving his leg an innocent jostle, but he mainly conversed with the other two. They discussed their song list and went over a few of the kinks they'd been having in a couple of the performances, but overall they had it down pat. They reached the venue soon enough and were whisked away by stagehands, directed this way and that, dressed and styled and all glammed up for the show.<br><br>Hideki didn't particularly care for having candid photos taken, for he felt that they always came out the worst, but the fans seemed to enjoy them well enough. He spent most of his time perched on the edge of a couch, tuning his guitar and practicing a few chords while Yuu did the same, seated opposite the silver-clad man and playing the corresponding bass line. They meshed together perfectly, and he wasn't sure why the other guitarist doubted himself so much. He felt a thrill every time they matched their chords and created the sharp, hot melodies, their sounds twining together in a perfect backdrop for Leo's golden voice.<br><br>When it was finally time and they lined up, Hideki took his usual place behind their front man, with Yuu and Ichi behind him. He was jittery, full of excitement and energy as the crowd roared beyond the stage, chanting and crying out for them. He jumped up and down, shifting his weight between his two feet and shaking out his arms, ready and eager to do what he loved the most. Leo caught his eye and they shared a brief moment of contact, no less intense than it ever was. Hideki smirked and winked at his friend, knowing full well that he was in Leo Suzuki mode.<br><br>"Let's do it!" He shouted over the noise of the fans, moving with the rest of them as they got their cue to go, grinning as they finally took to the stage. They were behind the curtain, which was their theme for this year, and they quickly took up their positions. Hideki and Yuu flanked Leo, who was in the middle, from the far sides of the stage, with Ichi towards the back on drums. The band checked their equipment, making adjustments as necessary, as the lights over the crowd started to dim and the lights on the stage began to burn bright.<br><br>On cue, they would begin their opening number. Yuu set up the bass line and, as the curtain dropped down, revealing the four rockstars, Hideki and Ichi would punch in at the same time. The guitar was harsh and heavy and the drums set up a steady, scaling rhythm, all leading up to the haunting voice of their front man. The crowd was going wild, screaming until their throats were raw, screaming for the immortal rock god onstage. This was going to be a good show.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>09-08-2010, 06:40:37</strong>
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				The cameraman hovered backstage, taking snapshots of each bandmate doing their own thing, trying to get shots of them doing things that they wouldn't normally do - for Leo, smiling, for instance. They didn't get lucky. Leo was serious as always, staring into nothingness, running over every harmony he'd be running, everything. He wanted to be perfect. <br><br>He glanced at himself in the mirror, briefly, and couldn't help but smirk.<br><br>He was clad in black leather from the hip down, shoes decked out with chains, a chain hanging down from his hip to sway when he moved. He wore a ripped, sad excuse for a shirt, clinging to him and showing more skin than any shirt really should have. His muscles were visible, a large hole ripped to show his tattoo to the fans when he would spin around.<br><br>In the wings, the photographer got a great shot of Hideki jumping and grinning, of Yuu fretting slightly, and of Ichi glancing our around the corner to try and see the fans, Leo at the head, eyes cold, utterly still. <br><br>Onstage, everyone took their places, the young man utterly still as he took in a deep breath to calm himself.<br><br>When the guitar and bass started, he kept his head down, not raising it until it was time for him to start singing.<br><br>He let his voice flow over the crowd, raspy, teasing, soaring upwards and shutting his eyes. He grasped the mic, pulling the stand close, hand caressing the stand as though it was a lover, trailing up and down it's length. He let his hand float outwards to the side, then drop rapidly, ripping the mic from the stand with his hands and letting his head drop rapidly, sending his hair up in a great black spray.<br><br>He jumped up, voice ripping out of his throat, powering through each song with his full body and voice.<br><br>He poured himself into each song, voice swooping and hovering up high, then dropping low, vibrating with an incredible power. He had the crowd surging forwards, panting in desire, pulling the mic stand closer and letting his body rub against it before stalking across the stage as the songs changed, nearing the end of the show, feet following each beat carefully, stomping down, hips swaying.<br><br>He brushed by Yuu, letting his hands run over his shoulders, grinning when the girls screamed.<br><br>And then he reached Hideki.<br><br>As he sang, he took a breath, leaning forwards to grab Hideki, the cameras catching them and zooming in as their eyes met, his hands curled in the other man's hair, coming so close that their breath was mingling and their lips brushed for just a whisper of a second, the voices raising into a bellow of screaming as girls surged forwards and bodyguards had to scatter and re-adjust their positions.<br><br>Leo pulled back, then, to finish the song.<br><br>He turned back, sweeping the stage and back to the front of it, hurrying to the front.<br><br>He reached up, hand quivering, voice shaking in a heavy vibration and then dropping fast as the song ended and the curtain dropped.<br><br>He was frozen as the crowd screamed for them, the rush still falling over him, letting it run through his body. <br><br>He slowly walked back to the wings, chest so tight that it hurt, grinning from ear to ear for just a moment. He reached for a bottle of water as the cameraman took photos, raising it to his lips to take a slow, luxurious sip. As the interviewer came up, she started talking to Hideki, asking him questions.<br><br>"What's it like being a member of Hype? How does it feel, just getting offstage like this?" She was perky, her little pen in hand with her pad of paper.<br><br>That was when the waterbottle fell from suddenly numb fingertips, spilling down Leo's front, and his eyes rolled back into his head as his chest seized momentarily, attempting to take in a deep breath, legs buckling. He hit the ground hard, eyes rolled back, fingertips twitching as he took in two great shuddering breaths before falling completely and utterly unconscious. <br><br>The photographer's flash was blinding, like a strobe, the reporter rushing forwards to try and document exactly what was happening, eager to get the scoop on what was sure to be an even greater story.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>09-08-2010, 20:08:05</strong>
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				[Oh. My. God. How did this thing get so long?! -dies-]<br><br><br>To say that watching Leo perform was a heavenly experience would have been an understatement. The man knew exactly how to woo a crowd, to entrance them and hold them where he wanted them until the very end, hanging on every word that spilled from those delicate lips. He made love to the crowd, a trait that Hideki himself had picked up on quickly, adding his own flair to get the fans all riled up. Onstage, there was no question who the spotlight was on, but he liked to steal a little of that for himself when he could manage. <br><br>And he got his chance often enough; Hideki had a handful of solos, during which he would do a variety of things as the tone of the song called for. He might sway back and forth, rocking his hips and grinding against the back of his guitar, or he might run across the stage to join Yuu in an especially powerful duet of bass and electric, instruments shrieking and wailing as they clashed. They almost seemed to duel in those moments, thrusting forward at each other and then drawing back, playful grins teasing across their lips while the girls screamed.<br><br>But nothing made the girls scream louder than when the boys touched each other. When they first decided to incorporate those suggestive, sexually-charged acts into their show, Hideki naturally became the main target of their vocalist's attentions. He seemed to be the next 'most popular' member of the band, and he was much more easy-going about putting on the act, kissing, touching and having his hair pulled by the smaller man. Of course, it was also fun to tease their easily flustered bassist, and the fans seemed to enjoy that as well. Hideki only had eyes for Leo, in terms of their fanservice, but it didn't stop him from leaning close to Yuu onstage, rubbing against him and kissing his reddened cheek. One time in the past, Yuu had screwed up on a few notes after being touched rather suggestively, and he had to admit that it had been rather adorable. That, and hilarious.<br><br>When it came to Leo, though, he took up the pliant and submissive role, bending to the ice cold touch of his hand. Regardless of how their relationship was in private, onstage, Leo was in charge and in control, asserting his dominance over the guitarist. He waited for that moment in anticipation, never losing focus but keeping his eye on Leo the entire time, silently wondering how different it would feel, if the fans would notice a difference in their interaction. He knew that the other man would retain his icy composure, but he wasn't so sure about himself or what his face might reveal.<br><br>As they changed songs toward the end of the show, Hideki and Ichi created that pounding beat that Leo would strut to, feet stomping in rhythm with the harsh, unyielding tones. It was highly energetic, the groans of their guitars and the throbbing pulse of the drums twisting together into something hot, almost erotic. He glanced out at the crowd, hearing their screams of excitement, for they knew what was about to happen. He watched with a faint smirk as Leo stalked towards Yuu, circling around him, no doubt earning a blush from the brief contact between them. Maybe that's why the girls liked it when they teased Yuu, he blushed so easily.<br><br>But if they liked that, then they would love what came next. Hideki was ready for Leo, keeping his eyes locked onto the slender man as he approached, highly skilled fingers tending to the strings without much of a thought. He could play this song in his sleep, had played it so many times before, practicing so that when this moment came, he could focus a bit on making the act look real.<br><br>But, oh, it was real. Realer than any of their fans could imagine. The moment of contact between the two men was intense, eyes boring into each other, lips parted just enough to make the crowd wonder if they would kiss or not. Those smaller hands in Hideki's hair, his head tipped back just enough to show who had dominance. He could feel Leo's breath on his flesh, letting out the slightest gasp as their lips brushed, just a ghost of a touch that almost made him lose it. He wanted to grab the other man and crush their lips together, to touch him, to feel his smooth flesh warm under his fingertips.<br><br>The rest of the performance was a blur. It was over before he had fully recovered from his searing desire, leaving him in somewhat of a daze as the curtain fell, his body buzzing from the thrill of the show, breath puffing out in a soft pant. He was still huffing when the perky interviewer approached him backstage, and though his first thought was to tell her to get lost, he put on that dazzling smile and started answering her questions.<br><br>Hideki hadn't even gotten the first sentence out when he heard something hit the floor, turning his head in almost slow motion to see his worst fears realized, eyes widening in shock. Nothing could have prepared him for what he saw; Leo hitting the ground, gasping for breath, eyes rolling back as he spasmed briefly before ultimately falling still. Terror was the first thing to tear through him, seizing his heart and stopping it in his chest for a split second as his mind struggled to comprehend what had happened and what he must do.<br><br>It all happened so quickly. He remembered screaming something and shoving at the photographer before he dropped to his knees, kneeling beside the motionless form of his friend. "Leo!" He cried out, voice quavering in fear and anguish, hands coming to grasp at the narrow shoulders of the boy and jostle him. He shook him, staring at his pale face, crying out to him in vain. "C'mon, Leo! Wake up!"<br><br>Hideki felt himself being lifted up and pulled away from Leo as the medics on-call rushed into the room, struggling against the powerful arms that fought to hold him back. "Damn it! Let me go! <em>Leo!!</em>" His voice was straining, the lanky body of the guitarist jerking and twisting against the large man holding him back, part of the security team that was supposed to protect them. Those brown eyes narrowed in contempt, even as they began to sting, welling up with tears. He couldn't see them pumping oxygen into the collapsed man's body, couldn't see the stretcher being wheeled in from the waiting ambulance outside.<br><br>Once they had Leo on the gurney, however, something in Hideki snapped. It felt like someone plunged a knife deep into his chest and was twisting it around and around, choking him up and making it hard to breathe. Tears spilled freely from his eyes, blotting out most of his vision, but he could see enough to know that they were going to the hospital. He finally broke out of the man's strong grip and followed after the people pushing the stretcher, trailing after them as they headed to the back entrance of the building, refusing to leave his friend's side.<br><br>That was his promise, after all. That he would stay by Leo's side, no matter what.<br><br>Everyone around him was a blur until they reached the ambulance and the man wouldn't let him get on. Hideki felt a raw surge of anger tear into him, grabbing the door as they tried to shut it, ripping it open again. "There's no fucking way I'm leaving him!" He snarled and shoved at the man, faintly aware of someone shouting at him in the distance, trying to get his attention. He ignored them and climbed up into the emergency vehicle, slamming the door behind him and turning to glare at the man who tried to keep him out.<br><br>Leo was all he had. He was his best friend, his family… the one he loved. Nothing was going to keep him away.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>10-08-2010, 05:56:42</strong>
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				It was so peaceful, so warm. He felt a bit like he was floating, unaware of anything around him except for something that was lifting him up. He didn't realize that he was flopped like a ragdoll in a bodyguard's arms, being lifted onto a gurney, head rolling to the side and arm drooping off, his fingertips trembling slightly and seizing before falling still once more. <br><br>The photographer was practically in Heaven.<br><br>He snapped a shot of Hideki as he grabbed at Leo, jerking his body in an attempt to wake the young man as he lay still, skin cold to the touch, clammy. The photographer watched as Hideki was yanked away by strong arms, a bodyguard dragging him as he screamed and tried to reach Leo once more, Leo's limp body being securely strapped down onto the gurney and wheeled out.<br>. <br>Once in the ambulance, a tube was fed down his throat, a nurse carefully pumping it to keep the young man breathing.<br><br>Hideki burst into the ambulance, then, the bodyguards losing him as he jerked away. Hideki intended to keep his promise, it seemed, to look after him, to stay with him no matter what. Yuu was terrified, their drummer white-faced as well, all staring at the star that suddenly looked as pale as the white sheet spread out below him. <br><br>The photographer snapped a black and white shot of Hideki wrenching the ambulance door open, tears streaming down his cheeks, eyes on nothing but Hideki. It was as though he could see nothing but the frontman, utterly limp atop the gurney, in the shot merely a hand hanging off the side of the black and white gurney. <br><br>The man in the ambulance didn't want anyone with Leo, but Hideki clearly wasn't getting out, and they didn't know how stable Leo was.<br><br>They needed to get him to the hospital so finally the man decided to ignore Hideki, grabbing Leo's hand and turning it over, holding that cool palm and grabbing a needle, feeding it into the vein. It collapsed once, the man cursing at the fact that he clearly didn't eat enough to support his body, finally threading it in and getting a burst of red blood into the plastic tubing before he replaced it with fluids the young man clearly needed. The drive to the hospital was a hard one, with as many cars as there were already trying to leave, and even the sirens didn't get them there very quickly. It took seventeen minutes and a few seconds, all of which Leo lay still, chest only moving in time with the nurse pumping his breath in and out.<br><br>He was wheeled out, and set up in a room just off the emergency room where two of the best doctors in Tokyo were already waiting.<br><br>Afterall, saving Leo Suzuki was a make-or-break career move, one that few doctors were brave enough to take a chance on but these two were confident.<br><br>They looked at him carefully, taking his pulse, listening to his heartbeat.<br><br>"He's got a murmur," the younger once said finally, as the salt-and-pepper haired man leant up, glancing at Hideki but not making him leave, giving him a sympathetic nod before listening to Leo's heart with his own stethoscope. "He's lucky he didn't have a reaction like this earlier," he agreed.<br><br>They determined, between the two of them, after a hushed conversation in the hall that Leo had a heart murmur and a severe case of exhaustion and he'd pushed himself just a bit too hard, his heart literally having come close to stopping, stopping just about everything else in his body. The younger doctor gently pushed Hideki into a chair next to the bedside to give them room to work, adjusting the IV's, pushing a new oxygen mask over Leo's face.<br><br>After a few IV's and a few medicines added in to help stabilize him, the two doctors withdrew, leaving Hideki by Leo's side.<br><br>There was only the rhythmic beep of the machine measuring his heart-rate, the soft rise and fall of Leo's breath, still terrifyingly faint. He looked so small against the white sheets, those slim fingers uncurled atop the bedding, tape holding the needle deep within his veins. And then the paparazzi started. There was a clamor, shouting, security guards running to block the door but flashbulbs held up over eager heads had already started snapping, hoping to get a shot of Leo lying in the hospital bed. <br><br>The guards finally managed to get the door fully shut, though the noise was still bad, the flashbulbs still glaring against the frosted glass of the door.<br><br>There was only quiet within the room, though, until Leo's eyes fluttered and he coughed.<br><br>He forced his eyes open, though it looked painful, as though it was the last thing he wanted to be doing. Those pale eyes were dilated, struggling to focus, taking in a shuddering breath and attempting to force himself upwards into a sitting position. He sagged, though, unable to lift himself up so quickly, breath coming out in a sharp hiss. <br><br>"Wh..." he looked up at the other man, then smiled, seeing just who it was sitting next to him. The smile was worn, less glittery than usual, even by Leo's tiny-smile-standard. "Hideki. You're here..." he shut his eyes, swallowing slowly, then tried to force his eyes open once more and took a few slow blinks. "What happened?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>10-08-2010, 23:41:54</strong>
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				This had to be a nightmare. Just a bad dream, and soon he would wake up and be back at the hotel suite, curled up in bed with Leo. Everything would be back to normal, just like it was that morning. He wouldn't be riding in the back of an ambulance with his friend strapped to a gurney, rushing to the hospital against heavy traffic in an effort to save his life.<br><br>Hideki could only watch as shock started to set in, a faint numbness spreading throughout his body as he stared at the limp, unresponsive form of the vocalist. He had always known that this was a possibility, something that could happen due to Leo pushing himself too hard. He immediately began blaming himself, finding a way to put himself at fault for every little thing Leo did that led up to this. He should have been more insistent upon making the man eat, should have forced him to relax a little more often. He should have done something, <em>anything</em>, that could have prevented this from happening.<br><br>He couldn't stomach seeing the tubes and needles, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from Leo, makeup wet and smudged. He looked a mess, utterly distraught, not saying a word the entire way to the hospital. There were no words, no questions he could ask. All he knew was that he was going to lose the man if they didn't reach the emergency room soon, and if that happened…<br><br>Hideki was positive his heart would stop beating.<br><br>Those seventeen minutes were pure hell for the guitarist. It felt like everything was happening in slow motion now, like they weren't moving fast enough, time stretching impossibly on. He was jolted back into reality when they finally reached the hospital, ambulance skidding to a halt in front of the reserved emergency entrance. Hideki, who was crouched on the floor by the double doors, was suddenly in motion, struggling with the latch before freeing it and swinging the doors open. He jumped out onto the black pavement, unable to feel anything but the rapid beating of his heart, his pulse almost deafening in his ears.<br><br>He gave the emergency workers just enough room to get the stretcher out of the ambulance, rushing with them into the hospital and the room that was already prepared for the stricken rockstar, refusing to be pushed around or left behind. It seemed the crew was resigned to the guitarist's presence, for they more or less ignored him and focused on the task at hand, not bothering to enforce the strict rules of the E.R. Leo was lifted from the gurney and placed carefully onto the hospital bed, left to the skilled hands of the doctors as the ambulance crew scattered to give the men room to work.<br><br>Hideki didn't know if he was in the way. He didn't care. He could only stand rooted in place by the side of the bed, eyes locked onto the pale, almost peaceful face of his friend. The upbeat, charismatic man stood stony and silent, a mere shell of his normal self, feeling more like a terrified little boy than a man. He hated hospitals, he always had. From his experiences of them, they only brought pain and sadness. They were full of sickness and death, and he hated that it had come down to this, down to Leo hanging in the balance of light and dark. The place, despite being heavily sanitized and clean, felt dirty to him.<br><br>How many people rested on this bed before? How many of them died?<br><br>He was so focused on Leo's motionless face that he didn't realize the doctors had left the room. He was pliant in the young doctor's hands when they returned, being guided easily into the chair beside the bed, his view of his friend obstructed by their bodies, their white coats and the IV's. Hideki bent over with his head in his hands, elbows digging into leather-clad knees, closing his eyes tight.<br><br>And then they were alone. Slowly, he would become aware of his surroundings, just listening to the noises of the hospital. Noises he loathed, noises that were hauntingly familiar, filling him with an unwelcome sense of nostalgia. The steady, but still nerve-racking beep of the machines monitoring Leo's vitals took him back to a place he never wanted to visit, a place that brought him back to a time when he was just a boy.<br><br>His past had no place in the present. He refused to think of such things.<br><br>For the first time in his life, he truly felt disgusted by fame. It was not only the indecency with which they were regarded, treated like animals in a zoo, blinded constantly by flashbulbs and heckled with absurd questions. No, he felt disgusted that they had to strive so hard to achieve something so impossible, some ridiculous notion of perfection that Leo seemed so obsessed with. He felt a hot twinge of anger in the pit of his stomach, knotting his fingers tightly into his hair, gritting his teeth.<br><br>He always admired Leo. The man was like a god in his eyes, so perfect and flawless already. And yet, Leo couldn't see himself in that light. No, he continued to push himself, constantly finding a flaw in himself that he would work hard to erase. Even if there were no flaws to be found, he would just make something up in that twisted little head of his, convince himself that he needed to work harder.<br><br>It pissed Hideki off. This pissed him off. Being at the hospital because of his stupidity just made his blood boil.<br><br>But when Leo coughed, all of his anger suddenly dissipated. He was on his feet in an instant, standing at the side of the bed, his body trembling in relief. He was awake. He was speaking. He was… smiling. Just the faintest of smiles, but it made his heart skip a beat nevertheless. Hideki thought for sure that his chest was going to burst with the surge of emotion tearing through him.<br><br>"Hey, hey, take it easy." He was smiling, so wide that his lips hurt, taking Leo's good hand and clasping it within his own. It still felt cool to the touch, and clammy, but he didn't care. He was just so relieved that he was awake. "Of course I'm here. I didn't let you out of my sight, not for a second." Hideki was the proud and loyal friend again, gazing down upon the other with a look of adoration in his eyes. He considered telling Leo that he almost had to punch a guy to get into the ambulance with him, but he decided against it. He could tell the story later on when the vocalist was recovered.<br><br>"You passed out backstage, Leo." The happiness faded a bit from Hideki's features, a more somber expression settling onto his face. "The doctors… they said you've got a murmur. Like a heart murmur." He sighed and squeezed his hand, rubbing his thumbs along the other man's fingers. He didn't want to ask, but there was only one question in his mind, and knowing Leo, he had an idea of what the answer would be.<br><br>"Leo, you… you knew about it before, didn't you?" Hideki glanced up at him, reaching his hand out to stroke his fingers against his pale cheek. "You knew something was wrong with you. But you kept pushing anyway. Didn't you?" It seemed like what the stubborn man would do. And if that was the case… he wasn't sure how he would react.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>11-08-2010, 05:45:52</strong>
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				Hideki's hand was so comforting on his, gently rubbing back and forth over the skin, gently settling him back onto the bed. His eyes softened slightly when he looked the other man over, seeing the smeared makeup, a long black smudge up and over his friend's cheek from where his eyeliner had been shoved up and off carelessly with the tears that he'd clearly cried. It made his heart ache a bit to see his friend like that, and it wasn't the typical ache that came up in his chest, it was something...worse. Something that let him know he'd hurt the other man on a level he'd never wanted to do.<br><br>It wasn't something simple like pushing Hideki to work out with him, to hang out with him and stay up late, it was actual pain and it killed him to know that he was the reason Hideki was looking at him like that. He let his eyes drift shut for a moment, taking in a slow breath, wincing slightly as the cold and sterile oxygen ran down his throat, still sore from the tube that had been taken out, trying to gain full consciousness.<br><br>He could feel that blackness hovering at the back of his vision and he did his best to shake it away. <br><br>"Hideki..." he murmured quietly.<br><br>He felt his friend's fingers brush his cheeks, asking him if he'd known about the heart murmur, a question that he didn't want to answer. He felt a certain creeping guilt build up in his stomach and he let out a slow breath. It fogged up his oxygen mask and in frustration he reached up the hand with the I.V. attached, only to wince as the needle tugged, sinking back against the pillow and then shrugging.<br><br>He used his good hand to raise the oxygen mask, tugging it off, letting it fall to the side of the bed entirely empty.<br><br>"A lot of people have heart murmurs." <br><br>His voice was hoarse and rough, worn-sounding, and he looked so tired as he rested back against the bed. The doctors had wiped off his stage makeup and the shadows under his eyes made them seem bruised, as though he'd been in a fight with himself. He bit his bottom lip and then released it and nodded. "Yes, I knew about it." <br><br>He was trying to get himself to wake up fully, still, struggling to maintain his consciousness.<br><br>He seemed to be winning the battle, stirring, finally fully waking up. <br><br>"I love being onstage, and I'm not going to let some little mistake of biology stop me." He reached up, placing his hand on the other man's hand, pressing it against his cheek before wrapping his hand around the other man's fingers. "I'll be fine." <br><br>He was already trying to sit up again and managed, propping himself up on his arms, though his face went even paler and became pinched with the effort, eyes narrowed slightly, holding himself there until his body got used to it, finally able to sit up. "I want to go back to the hotel room. I want to get out of here." He didn't like hospitals, he didn't want to be here. <br><br>He still had a bit of that fire in him, stirring, trying to get himself out of the bed and then flopping back with a groan when his body protested.<br><br>"<em>Damnit.</em>"<br><br>He glanced up at Hideki under his fringe of dark lashes, hearing a commotion outside as more reporters tried to get in, as though he was some exotic animal that was caged and prepared for people to gawk at. He frowned slightly and reached out for Hideki. "Don't look at me like that; don't look so upset." His voice was just barely above a whisper.<br><br>He turned those cold eyes, the color of old ice, away from Hideki. He just couldn't look at him, not when he was like this, not when he was tied up to a hospital bed and unable to force himself out with all of the straps around him. "Tell the doctor I want to go back to the hotel; I'm not staying here overnight." He squeezed Hideki's hand, his fingers cold and clammy but at least able to move, liquids slowly dripping down into him.<br><br>He felt better once he had the liquids in him, a heavy surge of electrolytes to hydrate him, to help power his body up. <br><br>"I'm not going to let something like this keep me from doing what I want to do." He said quietly, but his voice was firm, clearly determined not to let his heart murmur hold him back. He softened, though, looking up at Hideki. He reached out, letting his fingers brush over Hideki's hand, squeezing him once more with his thumb brushing over the back of his friend's hand, then over the pulse in his wrist, holding onto him as though he couldn't quite bear to make himself let go. <br><br>"Hideki..." he murmured, "I'm sorry." <br><br>It killed him a bit to say it, but he knew he'd scared the other man, more than he had any right to do.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>11-08-2010, 23:28:53</strong>
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				No matter how he expected Leo to answer, it was different hearing it from the man himself. Yes, of course he'd known about the murmur. Of course he put himself in danger, pushing himself beyond the limits of an average man, working himself to death. This was all the evidence he needed. How this hadn't happened earlier, he didn't know. He didn't know whether they were fortunate it didn't happen sooner, or not. Would it have mattered? Would it have stopped Leo, or just made him strive even harder?<br><br>Hideki felt frustrated. He almost felt betrayed. "Why didn't you tell me?" His eyes shifted to look away from the man on the bed, focusing on some shiny spot on the floor. He didn't want to look at Leo, for if he did, the sadness and betrayal would be even more evident in his somber face. He honestly sounded hurt, but the answer wasn't hard to figure out. He could assume. If Leo told him about the murmur, would Hideki let him work out so often? Would Hideki let him push himself so hard? No, of course not. He wasn't an idiot. It was easier for the rockstar to remain quiet about his condition and continue to work himself down to the bone, stringing his friend along for the ride.<br><br>Was that it? Was Hideki feeling strung along? No, he didn't think it was quite that. It felt more like he'd been lied to, and that hurt more than anything.<br><br>"Little mistake of biology?" He furrowed his brow, becoming even more frustrated by the smaller man. He looked up at him when he felt cool skin against his hand, cradling the pale, almost sunken cheek in his palm. "But Leo, it almost <em>did</em> stop you tonight. You could have… !!" He raised his voice, then immediately fell silent, dipping his head and hiding his eyes behind the soft curtain of his hair. He couldn’t say it. To say that Leo could have died, that he almost did die, would have made the guitarist lose his composure. He didn’t want to cry again, especially not in front of the man he cared so much for. It made him look weak, and right now, he needed to be the strong one.<br><br>Hideki turned his hand around to press against Leo’s, palm to palm, sliding his fingers into the spaces between. With their fingers entwined, laced together, he gave his hand a tender squeeze and lifted his head up again, frowning as he watched the other boy struggle to sit up. He wanted to go back to the hotel, too. To get out of this building with the bright white walls, glaring tile floors, and the pungent odor of sanitation. The chemical smell burned his nose.<br><br>He ignored Leo for a moment, just shaking his head, almost not daring to say a word against him. There was no way he would be returning to the hotel room tonight, <em>especially</em> if he had anything to do with it. He wasn’t confident that his friend would listen to him when he told him to take it easy, and to release him from the hospital gave him free reign to start abusing his body again. Hideki wouldn’t stand for it. He was determined to protect the best interests of Leo’s health, even from the man, himself.<br><br>“Hey, take it easy, all right?” He frowned, easing the smaller male back onto the bed. It seemed he was coming back to life, full of fire once again, stubborn and insistent that he was not staying overnight. Truthfully, Hideki would have liked the doctors to keep Leo for as long as they could, taking observations, monitoring his heart and pumping him full of the fluids he needed. He wondered idly if he could convince them to keep his friend for a week, maybe even two weeks, so that he could just rest and relax.<br><br>Well. Maybe not relax, exactly. A hospital was hardly a place to find relaxation, but at least his body could recover. Hideki was considering what kind of bribe it would take when they heard the commotion outside, no doubt more reporters and photographers wanting to get in. He cast a dark glance in the direction of the frosted glass door, then turned his attentions back to Leo, reaching for him as well. He kept his one hand in Leo’s, fingers still twined, reaching for him with the other. He stroked dark strands of hair away from his face, letting his fingertips glide through the dark silk, a sad little smile tugging upon his lips.<br><br>“I can’t help it. I thought I was going to lose you.” He whispered, his grip on the other’s hand tightening, seeking comfort in his cool skin. He hated to see Leo like this, so small and frail-looking, still strapped and unable to move on the bed. He was grateful for the straps, though, for at least they would keep the slim man in the room where he belonged. There was no telling what the stubborn vocalist would do if he could get away.<br><br>The apology was unexpected, but oh so welcome. Hideki couldn’t remember the last time his friend apologized for anything, and it was like a sweet song to his ears, soothing the ache that was growing in his heart. Yes, this man hurt him, frightened him beyond all human comprehension, but nothing would change the way Hideki felt about him. No, this scare made it perfectly clear how he felt, just how strongly and deeply he cared for the boy.<br><br>He wouldn’t deny it anymore. He couldn’t.<br><br>“Leo…” Hideki’s eyes softened, slim fingers coming to curl around the boy’s chin, lifting his head up just a touch as he leaned down to claim his lips in a kiss. The kiss was soft, sweet, almost chaste if not for the underlying tone of desperation. He could forgive Leo for everything, if he just kissed him back.<br><br>“I’m not going to let something like this happen again.” He muttered quietly, matching the firm tone of his voice, still leaning over him and staring into those cold eyes. He was just as determined as Leo, if not more so. “I’m sorry, I just… I can’t do what you want me to do this time. You have to get some rest and you won’t if they let you out of here.” Hideki shook his head, finally refusing the man’s request. For once, he was refusing to follow Leo’s orders.<br><br>“Please understand, Leo. You’re not just hurting yourself when you push too hard. I can’t… I won’t let you!” He would try his best to make sure when the doctors returned that they were not influenced by the harsh tongue and icy stare of the vocalist.<br><br>Soon enough, their manager and the rest of the band would arrive at the hospital, accompanied by an even beefier security team. A statement was prepared and then delivered by Yuu, as the bassist was considered to be the calm and collected face of Hype, despite his frequent bouts of anxiety. He put on a tense smile for the reporters and their cameras, assuring fans that there was nothing to worry about and apologizing for any subsequent shows that needed to be cancelled. No details on Leo’s condition were given, as they wanted to keep this a private matter, but everyone was assured he was in stable condition and needed to get some rest.<br><br>Things started to quiet down in the hospital as doctors and security alike began to urge reporters and the rest of the crowd to go home, eventually requiring police backup to clear them all away. It was to be expected, though, with a world famous rockstar and his band inside.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>12-08-2010, 00:44:20</strong>
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				[How is my post so long? *dies*]<br><br>Leo didn't want to answer the questions as to why he didn't tell him. He merely bit his bottom lip so hard he drew blood, finally releasing it, almost as an afterthought. He looked up at the ceiling, "I'm not going to let it hold me back." He certainly wasn't going to sit back and rest when there were so many things that needed doing. Shows that needed to be played, songs that needed to be written, outfits to be planned, so many things that needed doing. There were so many plans he had to look over, and he had to workout. He took in a shaky breath and let the other man ease him back against the bed, their fingers tangling together, shaking his head.<br><br>"I won't die, Hideki. Not like that." <br><br>His voice was cold, self-assured, "Tons of people have heart murmurs; it's not an uncommon thing." <br><br>He wanted to reach out and push the hair out of Hideki's face, to touch his cheek, to hold him. He couldn't, though, as his arms still felt like lead and his whole body was exhausted. He was tired, tired down to the bone, but he was already feeling better with the I.V. pumping into him slowly. <br><br>He let Hideki push the hair out of his eyes, kicking his legs briefly against the straps that were securing him, trying to get them off. He didn't want to rest here. He wanted to get back to the hotel room - there was nothing good to be had in the hospital, nothing. He wanted nothing more than to get into a chartered car and drive back to the hotel, take his clothes off, and then curl up with Hideki, skin-to-skin, just holding each other.<br><br>Instead he was strapped to a bed, in a freezing room, his clothes having been not-so-carefully cut off of his torso, a hospital gown covering him. Luckily they'd let him keep his tight pants on. <br><br>Hideki would tell the doctor to let him out.<br><br>He'd tell the doctor that he was fine, and help him out of the hospital, then he could go back and finish the latest song he was working on.<br><br>At least, that was what he thought, until Hideki told him no. That word was a shock coming from Hideki. Hideki never told him no, he always helped him achieve whatever he wanted. Now, though, he was refusing him. His eyes widened slightly and then narrowed, that cold fury starting to build, unbelieving that Hideki wouldn't help him out of the hospital even though he'd just collapsed. <br><br>It didn't matter to him that he'd nearly died; what mattered to him as that Hideki was saying that he wanted him to stay in this godforsaken place. <br><br>"I'm not staying here." His voice was all ice, though he didn't let go of Hideki's hand, fingers still twined tightly. <br><br>It just felt better to have Hideki's hand on his. He couldn't let go, despite that budding anger, perhaps because a part of him realized that if he hadn't woken up he never would have seen Hideki again. <br><br>Finally the door creaked open, Leo reluctantly sliding his fingers out of Hideki's seeing their manager step in. He was a thin man, with aqualine features, a bit too sharp and nasty-looking to be handsome. He looked Leo up and down, "Good. You're alive." Leo nodded briefly and Takanori, their manager, walked slowly around him, fingering the straps holing him down. "You really did a number on yourself. What the fuck was that, a heart murmur? I didn't know that murmurs made <em>that</em> happen. Jesus."<br><br>Leo shrugged slightly, seeing Yuu and Ichi spill in right behind Takanori, both immediately asking him if he was alright.<br><br>"I'm fine, I'm fine," he murmured, resting his head back comfortably against the hospital pillow, trying in vain to find a soft spot. <br><br>Ichi glanced at Hideki, a brow raised, clearly not believing for one second that their frontman was fine. He felt a piece of hair slipping into his eyes, doing his best to shake it out as his manager finally stopped pacing.<br><br>"We're going to have to cancel the show day after tomorrow. You won't be up for it." <br><br>Leo's whole body shot up, as far as the straps over his legs would allow, practically snarling. "No! You're not canceling the shows. I'll play the show alone, if you have to, but I'm going to be at that show." <br><br>His manager raised a brow, leaning against the wall, "Leo, you nearly had a heart-attack. Your body is exhausted, you need to rest for a bit. Shit, it doesn't make me any happier than you, I'm the one losing money over this. But if you die, then I'm not going to make <em>any</em> money. You're not playing the show day after tomorrow." <br><br>"Yes, I am. I'm going to be at that show." Leo turned, then, looking at Hideki. He wanted Hideki to back him up, to assure their manager that he'd be fine. He certainly wasn't going to spend the night here. <br><br>"Leo, I swear to God, I'll drop you from the label if you try and do something stupid like that." <br><br>Leo's eyes widened and then narrowed, hard, fury building up. He reached down, then, hard enough that he nearly ripped his I.V. out, starting to unbuckle the straps over his legs. "Fuck you. Fuck you, fuck this hospital. I'm going back to the hotel, and I'm going to be at that show day after tomorrow." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>12-08-2010, 02:30:03</strong>
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				[ LOL. I know, I keep trying to shorten my posts but it never works. D: Maybe this one will be shorter? ]<br><br>Hideki knew that the other man's mind had to be racing with thoughts of all the things they should have been doing besides sitting in the hospital. To the vocalist, this would seem like a waste of time, and he knew that things were about to get ugly. Refusing Leo was not something he did, ever. He always gave him what he wanted, without fail, so to say no to the man now… well, Hideki was a bit nervous. He didn't want to compare Leo to a spoiled child, but really, that's how it was. This boy wanted something he couldn't have, and there would be hell to pay for refusing his request.<br><br>He almost flinched when he saw those beautiful eyes narrow at him, alight with fury, but he steeled himself and prepared for the tantrum. He didn't often find himself as the target of Leo's fury, but it was a force to be reckoned with and he had no idea just what the smaller man might do to him. He could slap him, punch him, lash out at him with scathing words, but Hideki would not buckle. This was too important, and he just couldn't give in to Leo. Not this time.<br><br>Even as they stared at each other, one man filled with anger and the other with worry, they still held onto each other, fingers gripping tightly. They just couldn't let go of each other, knowing somewhere in the back of their minds that they were lucky to even have this chance at contact, after what had happened. "You have to," he replied simply, shaking his head. He couldn't leave the hospital, not like this.<br><br>Hideki was just as reluctant to pull his hand away, turning to look at the door as their manager entered the room, letting out a weary sigh under his breath. He never cared much for the man's attitude, and that proved to be true now, his eyes narrowing slightly at the way Takanori regarded Leo. It was cold, callous, almost like he was inspecting a piece of meat. The guitarist was certain that was how he viewed each of them, just a cash cow that he could milk dry without any real interest or concern in their well-being, as long as they continued to make him money.<br><br>It was always about the money. Hideki had to clench his hands, ball them into fists and grit his teeth to keep himself quiet. He was on a short fuse as it was, and hearing their manager express regret that if Leo died, so would his cash flow, was making his blood boil. He caught Ichi's skeptical glance and shook his head. No, Leo was not to be believed. He was not fine, in fact he was far from it.<br><br>It was hard when Leo turned to look at him, depending on him to back him up and support him against Takanori. And oh, how he hated having to side with the nasty man. He wanted to side with Leo, just like he always did, but this was an entirely different situation. When it came to his friend's health, he wasn't going to fuck around. His loyalty is what made him stray and stand his own ground. "He's right. Even if the logic is screwed up," he glanced at their manager, scowling, "he does have a point. This is a set back, sure, but it's over if you're dead--"<br><br>"Please, Leo-kun!" Yuu piped up, but the threat from Takanori already had the vocalist in a fit of rage. They watched, shocked for a moment as Leo jerked up and started reaching for the straps over his legs, almost ripping his I.V. out of his hand. Hideki's eyes widened and he glanced at the drummer at his side, urging Ichi to go and get a nurse, a doctor, anyone who could help restrain and subdue the unruly man.<br><br>Until then, he would have to try his best. "<em>LEO!</em>" Hideki nearly roared, raising his voice to a deafening level that none of the other men had ever heard from him before. He swung his arm and shoved Leo back down onto bed, pushing him forcefully down against the stiff mattress. He kept his palm flat and tight against his collarbone, fingers spread out over the base of his neck, pinning him down. He didn't care if his friend struggled, scratched or clawed at him. He wasn't letting him go.<br><br>"Stop and listen for a fucking minute!" Hideki's chest was heaving, panting softly as he held him down, leaning over the bed. He fixed Leo with a hard stare, but it was clear that he was doing this out of love and concern. He never acted this way towards the front man, never displayed such anger or violence before. "Stop being so fucking stubborn and just do as you're told, for once! You're not going to the goddamn show, you're going to be resting and recovering so you don't have a heart-attack!" His shoulders were shaking, his whole body trembling as a surge of anger burned through him. His grip on the smaller male loosened, but he wasn't about to let him sit up again.<br><br>"Just fucking think about it, Leo! If you don't get some rest, you won't be playing <em>any</em> shows! You know why? Cuz you'll be dead!" He spat, absolutely fuming at the other boy. "You'll be dead and where does that leave me?" There was a flicker of pain in his eyes. "Where does that leave any of us?&nbsp; <em>Huh?!</em>”<br><br>Yuu reached out and clasped onto Hideki’s shoulder, frowning at them both. In all of their years together, the quiet man had never seen this side of the guitarist and he knew that he had to be in a lot of pain. He and Leo truly were close, weren’t they? So much closer than the rest of them. <br><br>It was heartbreaking to see his two band mates like this. “Hideki-kun… Leo-kun…”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>12-08-2010, 06:35:05</strong>
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				Leo's eyes widened slightly and then narrowed even more when Hideki didn't immediately jump to support his decision against Takanori, shocked that the other man was taking their manager's side, shocked that Hideki wasn't supporting his decision. There was a flicker of something - pain, maybe - before his eyes went as frozen as they had ever had before. It was as though he was building up his rage from the inside out and then suddenly it had gone out, or perhaps gone down to somewhere deeper within him, watching Hideki not follow him as he'd expected. He looked as though he'd been punched in the stomach and all of his air had been stolen from his body, and that rage only fueled him as he began undoing his straps.<br><br>He winced in surprise, though, when the other man suddenly roared out his name, hurling it out at him, shoving him down onto the bed. He grabbed Hideki's wrist, hard enough to bruise, trying to pull or push him off. He just wanted him off of his body, not to be pinning him down, not to force him to stay here and recover. <br><br>He snarled, thrashing hard enough that the IV nearly separated from its cord, but finally quieted enough that he wasn't being pinned, merely lying there. <br><br>"Hideki..."<br><br>He bit the name out, the anger so clear it was almost painful, but at the same time beseeching the other boy to do something, anything. To solve this problem. <br><br>Hearing the other man yell at him, telling him that he wasn't going to the show, that if he died where would Hideki be, he looked away. Those bright eyes searched the far wall, then the ground, as though looking for something else. Something to get him out of the room. Something so that he didn't have to admit that if he died, he wouldn't see Hideki again, or worse, that he might survive and drive the man away with his stubbornness.<br><br>That he'd end up alone, without Hideki's strength, without the other man to ground him.<br><br>He couldn't bring himself to give up fully, though he did still a bit, still trying to undo the straps with a hand.<br><br>Ichi had run out to get a doctor, slipping out when Leo wasn't looking, not wanting to catch their frontman's eyes as he hurried out. A doctor came in on Ichi's heels, looking around, seeing Leo trying to undo the straps, frowning and shaking his head. "Suzuki-san, Suzuki-san..." <br><br>Takanori watched, eyes cold as ever, as Leo snarled at the doctor. "Stay the fuck away from me." <br><br>As the man approached he flinched away, not wanting to receive the doctor was going to give him, jerking under Hideki's hand but pressing closer to him at the same time. <br><br>Two male nurses came in, restraining Leo's arms, making the smaller man arch up in rage even as he'd been calming down before. It was being held down like an animal that did it and he started fighting tooth and nail, as much as his body could take, heartrate shooting up dangerously. A doctor slipped another tube into the I.V., changing it adeptly, and then stepped back.<br><br>Leo looked to Hideki, then Yuu, and then finally Ichi, who he reserved the full brunt of his gaze.<br><br>Ichi flinched, and the doctors slowly stepped back.<br><br>Leo's body began to sink onto the hard mattress, clearly feeling the effects of the sedatives they'd slipped into his I.V. "It's a simple sedative. You'll just fall asleep, get some well-needed rest. You'll feel better when you wake up," the doctor said, trying to be helpful. <br><br>Leo looked around the room, "Fuck all of you. Fuck you." <br><br>His hand, though, fell onto the bed from the straps, slipping off the side, reaching out for Hideki's fingers. He didn't even realize he was doing it, fingertips trembling with some emotion he was trying to hide. Fear? It was fear, that became more clear as the drugs started hitting him, pupils dilating, trying to force himself to stay awake. <br><br>"Damnit...I don't want to..." <br><br>He hated feeling helpless, like he couldn't even control his body, let alone what was going on around him. "Stop it..." his words were becoming slurred, though, and Takanori snorted as Leo's eyes fluttered. "Just give in, kid. Get some rest." <br><br>Leo turned to Yuu, then Hideki, whole body going limp as the doctors watched. Slowly, his eyes shut, the fight draining out of his slim body, the only sound for a bit the steady beat of his heartrate as it slowed to a safe pace.<br><br>"Jesus. I don't get paid enough for this," Takanori mumbled, pushing his hair out of his face, eyeing Leo. "I'm going to go cancel the show day after tomorrow. Yuu, Ichi, Hideki, you all need to get some rest." <br><br>Ichi grabbed Yuu's arm, "C'mon. Let's head back to the hotel." <br><br>Ichi glance dover his shoulder, "You coming or staying?"<br><br>One of the nurses, a slight woman with a kind face, glanced at Hideki. "There's an extra bed behind that curtain, if you'd like the stay the night with your friend. He'll probably be waking up in a few hours." She followed the nurses out, feet silent on the floor, the doctors murmuring quietly between themselves as they discussed the case and what could be done to solve it. <br><br>The room was silent, then, the curtains open to show the glow of city traffic below them, the nurse having dimmed the light so it was almost dark in the room. Leo's face was still and quiet, breathing even, finally resting. He looked utterly exhausted and clearly needed the sleep, but even sedated he seemed to be unhappy, lips curled into a faint frown. <br><br>It took until about three am for him to wake, letting out a soft moan, eyes opening slowly. He looked around the room, feeling refreshed, still tired. He took in the room, remembering what happened, slowly lifting his head and turning around. Had Hideki stayed? He searched for him, knowing that he shouldn't be so reliant, but...at the end of the day, Hideki was the only one who was always there for him. "Hideki?" His voice was rough, scratchy, and he looked around again, a bit more furtively.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>12-08-2010, 21:22:22</strong>
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				[ ... Wow. Just wow. Really Kitty? -dies- ]<br><br>It was painful to watch Leo struggling against the doctor and nurses, arching and jerking around like a wild animal as they restrained him even further. Hideki was thankful for the arm restraints, but he hated to see the other man struggle so much. Was it painful? Or was it just his pride that was suffering from this? He wasn't sure, but he hoped for the latter. He was being firm and standing his ground now, but if he had to see Leo in pain, he knew he would falter and give in.<br><br>Hideki rubbed gingerly at his wrist, having stepped back to give the men some room, standing close to his other band mates. This whole ordeal was a nightmare and he just wanted it to be over. He knew Leo was pissed off at them, pissed off beyond belief, but he hoped that he would get over it eventually. He knew the man could hold a grudge, although he wasn't overly concerned about how Leo would treat him after this. He was more worried about how the men at his side now would be treated when this was over. He hoped that Leo would forgive them, if not thank them for being supportive, but he knew the latter was quite unlikely.<br><br>"It's all right," he murmured quietly to the other two, assuring them after having received the harshest look of their lives from Leo. It was a terrifying look, and Yuu flinched just as much as Ichi, but Hideki wasn't fazed. He returned to the bedside when the nurses were finished, feeling another wave of relief wash over him as the doctor informed his unwilling patient of the sedative. Yes, this was exactly what they needed. Leo would fall asleep and get some rest, and the rest of them could relax and not have to worry about him for a few hours.<br><br>Except Hideki. He would continue to worry, as always. He flashed the doctor a sympathetic look, then turned his sympathy towards his friend on the bed, ignoring his angry, spiteful cursing. He took notice of his trembling, reaching fingers and took them into his own, clasping the smaller hand in his and squeezing it gently, comfortingly. "Shhhh. Relax, Leo. It's gonna be okay." He smiled and stroked his thumb over the backs of his shaking fingers, understanding now why he had fought so hard against them. It wasn't just his pride or him being stubborn, no. The boy was scared, and he couldn't blame him.<br><br>He didn't like hospitals any more than he did.<br><br>He felt that smaller hand go limp in his own, and he was glad that Leo was finally getting some rest, the steady beat of the heart monitor telling them that he was safe. Finally, he was safe. Hideki set Leo's hand gently onto the bed at his side, turning his attention to the other men now, sighing a breath of relief. "Thank you," he murmured softly, bowing his head to the staff that had helped them and then to his friends, flashing them the faintest of smiles. He needed their support more than ever, and he was endlessly grateful for them both. "I'll stay here with him, so he's not alone when he wakes up." It sounded more like an excuse than an answer to Hideki, for the real answer was quite simple. <br><br>He wasn't going to leave the other man's side. Not now, not ever.<br><br>Yuu turned to smile at Hideki, nodding his understanding, resting his hand over the drummer's which was fixed upon his arm. He admired that loyalty and felt a bit envious of his connection with Leo, but surely he wasn't the only one who felt that way. It was clear that the vocalist had taken quite a shine to his guitarist, and he graced Hideki with a glimpse into himself that no other had ever been afforded. The two were truly great friends to each other, and Yuu thought that they were lucky to find that.<br><br>The men parted and Hideki watched them leave, finding himself alone. He let out a soft, weary sigh and rubbed at his eyes, feeling the makeup smudged and caked around them. God, he had to look like complete shit by now, and entirely out of place in the hospital. Still decked out in his stage costume, he did feel extremely out of place, but he wasn't about to change into one of those hospital gowns. He suppressed a shudder at the thought, taking a longing glance at the sleeping boy before he made his way to the bathroom to wash his face.<br><br>By the time midnight rolled around, Hideki was bored out of his mind. There was nothing on TV, and the news channels offered nothing more than candid photographs of the band and speculation as to what exactly happened to the front man of Hype. Some of the stations got it right, with the exception of Leo's heart condition, reporting that he collapsed backstage and was rushed to the hospital.<br><br>He couldn't take much more of the broadcast. He hated watching coverage of the band on TV, so he turned it off and went to bed… kind of. Hideki parted the curtain between the two beds and settled down onto the empty one, but not before he had retrieved a warm blanket and used it to cover Leo, tucking him in. He was gentle, lifting each of the man's arms as much as he could and resting them atop the blanket, careful not to upset the I.V. With a kiss to his forehead, he returned to the other side of the room and flopped back onto the stiff, unyielding mattress.<br><br>For hours, he rest on his back, listening to the steady beat of the heart monitor with his eyes closed. Hideki slept in ten-minute intervals, not allowing himself to fully fall asleep, for he wanted to be there for Leo when he woke up. He was just drifting into that state of rest when he heard a soft sound, followed by his name, so raspy and strained. It warmed his heart that the first thing his friend thought of when he woke up was him, and that he was searching for him, clearly hoping that the guitarist had stayed by him.<br><br>And he would, always. Hideki let out his own soft groan and sat up, stretching out a bit as he slid down from the bed. He caught Leo's eye and smiled at him, just a slight twist of his lips, though there was an uncertain flicker in his eyes. Would he still be angry at him?<br><br>"Hey…" The lanky guitarist came to rest beside him, sitting on the edge of the bed by his legs, immediately taking one of Leo's hands into his own. He just couldn't be near him without touching him. "How are you feeling? You look a little better." It was true, the exhausted vocalist did look a bit refreshed, though not nearly as much as Hideki would prefer. He looked down at the pale hand clasped in his own, his other hand coming up to scratch awkwardly at his head. "Um…"<br><br>"I'm… sorry I shouted at you earlier." He apologized sheepishly, a bit ashamed of his outburst from before. He never treated Leo like that before, but then again, Leo never gave him a reason to. "But I'm not going to let you kill yourself, Leo. Not for anything. When we were in that ambulance, I didn't think we were going to make it in time, and I thought I was going to lose you… I can't lose you. Not like that. Not ever." He gripped his hand, squeezing firmly, lowering his head to hide his eyes again behind that fringe of hair. He wasn't going to let himself cry again, not in front of Leo.<br><br>"When I thought you were dying… it felt like I was dying, too. You can't do that to me, Leo." His voice was low, hardly more than a whisper, those concealed eyes glistening with tears despite his efforts to hold them back. "I don't want to be selfish. I've always done what you wanted me to do. I never asked you why. But just this one time… I want you to listen to me. Please, just listen…"<br><br>Hideki tipped his head up, looking at the smaller boy, closing his eyes for a moment and sending tears streaming down his cheeks. He quickly wiped them away, shaking his head, ashamed to be seen like this but feeling that there was no other choice. Leo needed to see what he'd done to him. "You can't leave me like that. I don't know what I'd do without you. I think I… I think I would die."<br><br>Oh, how he wished he was exaggerating. But the pain in his heart told him that it was true. Much truer than he ever could have imagined.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>13-08-2010, 00:19:06</strong>
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				At least the sedatives had worn off. And Hideki was there. There were two good things, out of the myriad of bad that were swirling around him, making him all the more anxious to get out of the hospital bed. He raised an eyebrow when the other man came over, eyeing his arm restraints, seeing that he was fully strapped down to the bed. He felt like he'd been institutionalized against his will - which he had, really. If it was his choice, he wouldn't have gone to the hospital in the first place, but he supposed that he should be grateful since he was at least alive.<br><br>Alive, with Hideki waiting for him, waiting for him to wake up.<br><br>It made him feel that much better to know that the other man was there, making his stomach unclench a little bit, feeling a bit warmer now that his friend was nearby. <br><br>He let the other man take his hand, slipping his fingers into the spaces inbetween, giving his hand a soft squeeze. He let his head flop back onto the pillows once Hideki was in his view, not wanting to expend the energy to hold himself up. It would be easier to gather all of his energy, build it up, and then get out of the hospital.<br><br>He supposed that if he had to stay here to heal, he'd have to force himself to get better. <br><br>He listened quietly to Hideki speaking to him, asking how he felt. "Anxious." He bit the word off, clearly still angry, though it did, thankfully, seem to be fading a bit now that the other man was there with him. There was still so much to do, and he knew his fans would be in a panic, let down that he'd cancelled the show. And that was what drove him crazy. Knowing that at the end of the day, he'd disappointed his fans. It made his chest start aching all over again to think about it and he had to force it out of his mind so that that anxiety wouldn't make his body do something stupid.<br><br>He looked at the other man, briefly glancing up at him, shocked as he listened.<br><br>He opened his mouth to say something sharp, cutting, but Hideki's words silenced him. What would it have been like, if it had been Hideki on that gurney, and him riding in the ambulance alongside him? Willing his friend to survive just long enough to get to the hospital? <br><br>He swallowed back his anger, feeling it dissipating, reaching out as far as he could. <br><br>It was just far enough to let him cup Hideki's chin, brushing his thumb over the other man's cheek, brushing the tears off. He smoothed them off of his skin, gentler than he ever had been, being as careful as he could be with the other man. He still was tired, sore, exhausted, but more than anything he felt guilty. Guilty for pushing himself to this point, knowing that when he crashed, Hideki crashed as well.<br><br>They were tied together like that, and it dawned on him, gently squeezing Hideki's fingers within his own.<br><br>"Alright," he finally mumbled. "I'll stay here, heal up. I won't do that to you again." <br><br>He wiped at Hideki's cheeks a few more times, always just as gently as before, shutting his eyes for a moment. Seeing Hideki like this made his own eyes burn, but he held back those welling tears, forcing them down with a deep breath that he let out slowly. <br><br>"I'll be careful from now on. Promise." <br><br>He lay there for a few minutes, just stroking his fingers over the other man's hand, gently passing his thumb back and forth over the skin for a little while. The sound of traffic was, by now, a steady lull and it was comforting to him. He slowly sat up, feeling strong enough to do it, looking up at him. <br><br>"Help me undo these restraints. I need to use the bathroom," he murmured. He wouldn't run, though. He'd be good, if only so that he wouldn't hurt Hideki like that again.<br><br>Well, good by his standards. He'd be good enough. <br><br>He wouldn't push himself as far as he had before, but he wasn't going to stop pushing himself. <br><br>So, of course, he'd be good.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>13-08-2010, 11:47:16</strong>
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				It was clear that Leo was still angry, but it didn't stop Hideki's words from flowing out of him, no matter the risk of sharp, harsh remarks from the man. He didn't care if Leo wanted to yell and scream at him, or say hurtful things to him, because he learned to ignore those biting words over the years. He was more than willing to be his punching bag, if that's what he needed at the moment.<br><br>Hideki just kept talking, confessing, saying anything and everything that came to mind. Then he felt that cool hand, curling under his chin, touching him as gently as any lover could. The contact froze the words in his throat, silencing him, yet even more tears would roll down his face, only to be brushed away by Leo's thumb. He knew that Leo understood, then. That his anger towards Hideki for his transgressions was fading, slowly, becoming something gentler and almost sympathetic. He'd never seen the cheerful guitarist in tears like this before, simply because Hideki never had reason enough to cry.<br><br>Not until now.<br><br>The lanky man was quiet for a moment, slowly sucking in deep breaths, trying to regain his composure. He really hated crying, especially in front of Leo like this. He was supposed to be the strong one, and here he was, blubbering like a baby and feeling like an idiot. He lifted his free hand and rubbed at his eyes, willing the tears to stop, wiping the rest of them away. Those warm brown eyes would be red and puffy for a while, at least until he calmed down and was given a chance to relax.<br><br>"…" Hideki could only stare in disbelief as the other man finally conceded, agreeing to stay in the hospital to recover, blinking his swollen eyes a few times. His grip on Leo's hand tightened, but otherwise the guitarist remained still, even more shocked by the promise to take care from now on. Was he dreaming, or was Leo Suzuki actually listening to him? Hideki wasn't used to the stubborn man ever taking his advice or listening to him when it came to matters like these. Sure, he had convinced him to eat a time or two when he otherwise wouldn't have, or talked him out of going to the gym on occasion, but overall, the vocalist did what he wanted, when he wanted.<br><br>Hideki's eyes brightened considerably, a tiny, hopeful smile worming its way onto his lips. A promise was a serious thing, after all, and not something to be taken lightly. He trusted Leo enough to believe him when he promised such a thing, though it would be hard for the star to adjust to doing things a little differently. He hoped the slim man was prepared to deal with an overbearing, protective Hideki, unlike any variation of his friend that he'd ever seen before. This whole turn of events changed the guitarist's attitude, and gentle prodding just wouldn't suffice any longer. He would have to be more firm and forceful.<br><br>But not yet. Hideki was all too gentle, sitting in silence for a while with the other boy, hand in hand. It was comforting and everything he needed in that moment. Though, he was feeling a bit uncertain when Leo sat up and asked him to unstrap him from the bed, eyeing him with a certain wary hesitance before he gave in. Leo would not be so cruel as to trick him like that, and if he needed to use the restroom, then there was just no helping it.<br><br>"Okay. But if you pull any stunts, I swear…" He let out a nervous chuckle, starting to unfasten the restraints, starting with his arms and then pulling the blanket down to get at the straps across his legs. It only took a minute, and when he was finished, he stood by the edge of the bed and helped Leo up onto his feet, keeping his arm snug around his waist to steady him.<br><br>"Feel all right?" Hideki questioned softly, watching him gather his bearings, wanting to make sure he'd be okay to walk before they headed to the bathroom. It was a bit awkward with the I.V. stand, but with a little effort he helped Leo into the other room and stepped out to give him a bit of privacy, leaning against the wall beside the door, never too far away incase he needed him.<br><br>Always nearby, always waiting.<br><br>"Leo… uh… thanks," he mumbled, crossing his arms over his chest as he leaned back, dark strands sliding into his face. "For listening, I mean. It really means a lot… you know?" Hideki smiled, letting his eyes slide shut for a moment. He never expected Leo to actually agree, to vow to be cautious and never put him through this pain again. It warmed his heart to know that the other man was actually thinking of him and considering him, that he actually… cared.<br><br>It wasn't that he questioned whether or not Leo cared for him, but it could be hard to read at times, especially when he put on that cool, emotionless face. He'd joked once that the smaller man must have been carved out of ice by some master sculptor, but sometimes it really did seem that way. Luckily, Hideki was getting pretty good at seeing through the ice, almost like peering through a pane of glass. Depending on the weather, he could get a decent glimpse of what was on the other side.<br><br>"I don't like it here, either… but maybe if you get enough rest, they'll let you out today." He tried to sound hopeful, thinking that perhaps the idea of leaving soon would cheer the singer up. Hideki didn't necessarily care where they were anymore, as long as his friend got the rest he so desperately needed. <br><br>And he would make sure he got it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>13-08-2010, 22:49:35</strong>
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				Leo was glad that Hideki had&nbsp; at least agreed to let him out of the bed to use the restroom. He glanced up at his friend's face, seeing the swollen eyes, the makeup on his face that was still there, the messy hair. He knew he probably looked like shit as well, and didn't even want to look at himself quite yet. That little, hopeful smile on Hideki's face made him feel both better and worse, seeing the way that a simple promise to take care of himself lifted a huge weight off of Hideki. <br><br>It upset him.<br><br>It upset him to know that, eventually, he'd let Hideki down again. He wasn't going to stop performing, and the sad truth was that he looked good the way he was, that he had become so successful because of the crash dieting, hard workouts, brutal schedule he kept. He'd tone it back a bit, but by no means was he going to stop, or even keep a sane person's schedule.<br><br>Damnit.<br><br>He didn't want to let Hideki down but he didn't want to lose his superstar status, either. <br><br>He watched as his friend slowly undid the straps holding him down. He slipped his legs over the side of the dead, putting his free arm out to wrap in turn around Hideki's waist. His fingers clenched, letting Hideki hold a fair amount of his weight until he was sure he could stand. He got to his feet, leaning into the other man's side. <br><br>His own body was smooth, lean, not an once of fat under Hideki's fingertips as he held onto him. He walked slowly to the bathroom, letting the door swing mostly shut behind him, carefully positioning the IV. After he was done he paused, washing his hands, glancing at himself in the mirror. He let the water run and with wet hands, touched his face, looking at himself.<br><br>Finally he slipped forwards, bracing his hands on the sink, staring at himself.<br><br>His eyes were cold, fringed in dark lashes, all the brighter for the lack of energy in his body. His cheeks were pale, as though he was bloodless, making him look utterly worn. His makeup was smeared all over his face. He reached for a cloth, running it over his cheeks, wiping off everything. He ran the eyeliner off of his eyes, the mascara, the glitter off of his cheeks.<br><br>His face looked so bare, making him look so much younger, those long lashes seeming even more spidery and sensuous now that they weren't weighed down by piles of product. <br><br>He scrubbed the last of the makeup off, running some cool water around the back of his neck, then dried his hands and face and walked back out of the bathroom.<br><br>He looked up at Hideki, not smiling, but still happy. Somehow he knew Hideki would be able to tell through the tilt of his eyes. "Don't thank me. You shouldn't thank me for doing what I should have been doing before-"<br><br><em>Boku wa, kimi no, Vanilla...</em> <br><br>His ringtone started blaring from a neatly folded pile of clothes near the doorway, and he turned, walking slowly towards it. He had a new email, it appeared, picking up his phone before Hideki could stop him. He glanced through the piles of emails from fans, all worried about him, all wanting to know what had happened to him. <br><br>He ignored those. <br><br>It was the last one, from their delightful Firelog, that caught his eye. "Damnit, this is not what I want to be dealing with right now," he muttered under his breath, but couldn't stop himself from looking it over, the blue glare of the screen making him look sickly as it washed up over his face. <br><br><em>Leo,<br><br>What the fuck happened? There I was, watching you - I saw you with Hideki, saw you go up to him. I knew you where doing it for me, that you were thinking of me, there. I tried to get backstage, but I couldn't, and the next thing I knew Hideki ran past me into am ambulance and you were gone. You should know better than to do that. You should know better than to worry me like that. If you won't take care of yourself, I'll be forced to do it for you, and I don't want to have to make up you upset. I know that you cancelled your show. Do you know how many fans are disappointed? Do you know how disappointed I am? You're a rockstar, Leo. You're the best rockstar in the world, and you need to live up to that. Don't disappoint me again, or else I'll have to help you get back to your old self.</em><br><br>Leo sighed, rubbing his eyes, then handed the phone to Hideki. <br><br>"Damnit," he murmured. <br><br>Despite the threats, and the creeping fear rolling up his spine, the fact that he had disappointed his fans clearly upset him. He didn't want to disappoint them, and he worked so hard to live up to their expectations, to do anything he could to keep them happy.<br><br>"Hopefully they'll at least let me out of here. God, I hate hospitals." He walked to the window, letting Hideki read the message, placing his palms against the glass and looking out, then glancing back at Hideki. "What do you think?" He asked, watching his friend read the message.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>14-08-2010, 07:31:34</strong>
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				Hideki thought that it was taking quite a long time for Leo to finish up in the bathroom, and that's when his mind, strained and exhausted, began to wander. He tried to remember if there were any windows in that small room, and what size they were. He pictured the slim man, desperate and delusional, climbing out and trying to scale the side of the building. Of course, he would lose his grip and fall several stories down to the pavement below, and then…<br><br>He groaned quietly, covering his face with his hands, rubbing at his tired eyes. He had to snap out of it. That was just foolish.<br><br>As silly as his thoughts were, he still looked relieved when Leo came out of the bathroom, even letting out a soft sigh at the sight of him. His face was pale, stripped of all makeup, revealing just how young the man looked underneath all that glamour. And his eyes… they were cold, bright, but they were happy. Hideki could see the faintest hint of happiness within that ice. He had to be glad to be on his feet again, at least, rather than be strapped down like an animal.<br><br>"But still, I-" He was cut off by a rather sensuous voice, immediately recognized as belonging to the song Leo set as his ringtone, eyes darting to the pile of clothes by the door where the sound was coming from. "Leo, forget it, messages aren't important right now…" Hideki urged him, but made no move to stop him from retrieving his phone, standing by the edge of the bed and watching him rather helplessly. He almost regretted undoing those restraints, now. The vocalist was going to get himself all worked up over whatever those messages said, probably some fan mail and maybe a message from management or something, reminding him of the cancelled show.<br><br>But there was something wrong, he could see it on Leo's face. Hideki took a step closer, only to be handed the phone to take a look for himself, wondering what had his friend so upset. It could be anything, really, and a lovely email from Firelog was the last thing he wanted to see on that screen. And yet there it was, short and sweet, having been sent only a few hours prior. The guitarist couldn't help but roll his eyes when he saw the sender, but as he started to read the message, his face took on an entirely different light. His brow furrowed, his jaw set, his lips becoming a tight thin line as soft brown eyes hardened and narrowed into slits.<br><br>"Who does this guy <em>think he is?!</em>" Hideki hissed under his breath, scrolling back to the top of the message to read it a second time, almost not believing what he saw. He was pacing by the end of the bed, fingers gripping tightly at the phone while his other hand knotted in his hair, gripping just as tight. The threats were familiar, though no less chilling to hear, but there was something about this particular message that set him on edge. Then it hit him, and he felt his stomach sinking, turning to ice.<br><br>Firelog tried to get backstage. He was close enough that Hideki passed him on his way to the ambulance. That bastard… he had gotten close, probably close enough to touch.<br><br>Hideki thought he might be sick, his stomach churning and twisting into nervous knots. This had gone too far and something needed to be done about it.<br><br>"What do I think?" He growled quietly, gripping the phone in his hand, almost in danger of damaging it. He walked across the room to join Leo at the window, glaring at the lights of the great city below, knowing that somewhere out there, Firelog was waiting, lurking in the shadows. He slammed his fist against the glass, fingers clenching so tight that his knuckles were a ghastly white.<br><br>"I think he's lucky that I don't know where the fuck he is tonight." Hideki's voice was dripping with venom, absolutely seething with hatred and disgust for his friend's stalker. He cast a sideways glance in Leo's direction, dark eyes still narrowed, slitted. "Leo, this has gone on long enough. If management doesn't get the police involved, do <em>something</em>… then I will."<br><br>He turned his eyes back to the city before them, staring out beyond the towering buildings and skyscrapers, a hard look of determination settling on his face. "I swear if they don't do something, I will. I'll find the fucker and I'll kill him. I'll do it." His tone suggested that he wasn't joking around, even about something as serious as murder. Hideki was not what you would consider a violent man, but he was fiercely protective of those he cared about. And there was no one he cared more for than Leo.<br><br>You just didn't fuck with Hideki Yukawa. Anyone who did tended to get hurt.<br><br>He pushed himself away from the window, shoving the other man's phone into his pocket for the time being. "Don't listen to him." He spoke quietly, softening his voice for his friend, sliding in behind him and curling his arms around his waist. He just needed to be close to Leo, to feel him against his body and find comfort in that contact.<br><br>Pulling him back to lean against his chest, Hideki held him comfortably in his arms, standing with him by the windows and looking out upon the skyline. "There's no way," he murmured, nestling his chin against the smaller boy's shoulder. "No way I'll let him near you."<br><br>Hideki wrapped his arms tighter around Leo, pressing a gentle kiss to the curve of his neck, allowing his lips to linger over the skin. Oh, how he wished they were together under different circumstances. “I love you, Leo…”<br><br>The words slipped from his mouth before he had a chance to really consider them, and upon realizing what he’d just done, the guitarist became very still, almost not daring to move. It wasn’t that he was unsure of himself, but he’d never told Leo that he loved him before. There was no telling what the man’s reaction might be, and Hideki was already steeling himself against the possibility of harsh words or a less than stellar reception.<br><br>He hoped for the best… and prayed that Leo couldn’t feel his heart trying to beat right out of his chest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>14-08-2010, 09:30:32</strong>
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				Leo rolled his eyes, though it was playful, when the other man looked so relieved that he came out of the bathroom. He glanced up at him, sauntering over towards the mirror, perfectly pleased to just look out the window. Once he handed the other man his cellphone, he didn't have to worry about it. He'd let Hideki read it over, hear what he thought, just so that he wouldn't have to think about it for a bit. It made his life that much easier to just relax a bit, to let Hideki deal with the problem. Hideki was the only man that he'd ever trust to deal with a problem, the only person he'd ever let handle something that worried him.<br><br>But it was nice to know that he could do that.<br><br>He ran his fingers back through his hair, shaking it out, untangling a mat with his fingers. Some sleek hair fell in front of his eyes, but he let it, not bothering to push it out. He viewed the city, wondering if Firelog was out there, if he was waiting near the hospital.<br><br>It wasn't unusual to have stalkers.<br><br>It was unusual to have someone stalk him so diligently, though, but it was even more unusual that he'd have gotten close enough to have gotten close to the ambulance he was loaded into.<br><br>Who could it be? A reporter, someone on their crew, a fan who had been following them often enough that he was considered part of the scenery? It had to be someone nearby - maybe someone from the outside. He had to blend in, though, be someone that no one would notice or think of. Someone without a lot of power, or he would have gotten Leo to himself already, someone who Leo wouldn't usually be alone with. <br><br>He jumped when Hideki slammed his fist into the glass, shoulders tightening, turning to face the other man. "Hideki..." he murmured softly, shocked at the other man's anger, shocked at the way he was reacting. He knew that Hideki didn't like having those threats leveled at him but it was different when he saw the other man actually reacting like this.<br><br>"Hideki, you know it's part of the business." <br><br>It made all of his insides twist, though, into one warm knot deep within his stomach when the other man said that if management didn't stop the other man he would do it himself. He knew that Hideki would. He knew that Hideki would protect him at any cost, would do anything he could to keep him safe, to save him no matter what happened. <br><br>He melted into the arms that came to wrap around him, leaning into him, resting some of his weight against him. It was so much more comfortable when the other man was holding him, smiling at the feel of lips on his skin, realizing that he'd smiled more often in the past few days with Hideki than he had in years. It was a nice feeling to have.<br><br>He wouldn't listen to the man flooding his inbox with threats.<br><br>Afterall, between the bodyguards and Hideki, who could possibly touch him?<br><br>He shut his eyes briefly, just leaning against the other man, surprised but touched by the possessive and protective streak that had come alive in his best friend. <br><br>And that was when he said those words.<br><br>His spine tightened, his whole body going tense for just a moment. "Hideki..." he whispered, the name falling from his lips after a second, reaching up and letting his hands twine over the other man's. He couldn't bring himself to say those words back; it wasn't that he didn't love Hideki. He did. He loved Hideki more than he could possibly put into words.<br><br>Saying it, though, was a different story.<br><br>He barely even said that he appreciated all the work everyone did for him, let alone admitting love, and he couldn't quite bring himself to say the words. He turned back to face Hideki, looking at him, brushing his fingers over the other man's cheek gently. He kissed him, then, long and full and soft. He let his feelings spread from his own body to Hideki's as best he could, pressing their lips together tightly.<br><br>His fingers curled in the other man's shirt, finally releasing the kiss, looking up at the other man with his eyes wide. He loved Hideki as well, but admitting it wasn't an option just yet. It would finalize this, make it far too real, make the dangers of what they were doing seem so much more real than they already did - and they were far more real already than he wanted to admit. <br><br>What if Firelog did something to Hideki?<br><br>His heartrate sped up, the sun beginning to rise over the city, trying to push those thoughts from his head. He glanced at the door, hearing footsteps approaching, slowly pulling away from Hideki and adjusting the I.V.<br><br>A doctor walked in, taking a step back, "You're up already? You should be in bed. Let me check you out. Please sit on the end of the bed."<br><br>Leo sank down and sat on the bed, looking at Hideki as the doctor felt along his ribs, listened to his heart, watched his heartrate on the monitor. He gave him a thorough examination, clearly a bit nervous to have Leo Suzuki right in front of him, doing his best to be professional. <br><br>"Well," he said softly, "You seem to be stable. You don't seem to do so well in the hospital, though. I'll recommend a release, even though it's early, but you have to go back to the hotel. Rest. Heal up."<br><br>He looked at Hideki, standing up, "Will you make sure he gets some rest? I'm hoping he'll be willing to actually stay in a bed, relax, and eat if he's somewhere a little more comfortable. Maybe go back to his own apartment, if it's near."<br><br>Leo nodded, "Yeah," he said quietly, "Call us a cab, please. Hideki will take me to my apartment."<br><br>Leo's apartment wasn't as cool or clean or efficient as he was - the kitchen was all stainless steel and dark wood, but the whole thing was styled in a gothic style, the shelves stacked with books - fairytales, war stories, all fiction, all old and expensive and gleaned from libraries around the world. He rarely had time to read, but he enjoyed stealing moments of fantasy when he could.<br><br>The furniture was rich, all dark, scrolled wood, plush dark leather, deep red accents all over. The bedroom had a huge bed with a thick chocolate-colored comforter, the sheets all a rich mushroon color. The entire home was beautiful, lit softly by lights, decorated tastefully with art. He'd made it his own little haven, stocked full of little knick-knacks like old books and globes and other treasures. The fridge was empty, though, only a few bottles of white wine chilling with a sad little bag of baby carrots on the center shelf.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>14-08-2010, 21:03:33</strong>
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				Hideki's thoughts regarding Firelog were running in much the same vein as Leo's. The details were working themselves out in the back of his head, even while he stood with the other man in his arms, assuring him that he wouldn't allow anything to happen to him.<br><br>The fact that he had been able to get so close to the ambulance stuck out in his mind. This couldn't be some random fan, it had to be someone with access. The idea that Firelog could be someone they unwittingly encountered on a regular basis sent chills down his spine. Could he be someone on their crew? It seemed much more likely that his friend's stalker was someone on the inside, now that they had this information. It bothered him that he'd been so close that he ran by him on his way to the ambulance… but it also made him wish that the fucker made a move, revealed his true identity so that Hideki could have bashed his face in.<br><br>He didn't know what would ultimately come of the obsessed man, whether he truly would make an attempt on Leo, to harm him or otherwise compromise his safety. It didn't matter. Hideki was prepared to do whatever it took to protect his best friend, the man he loved. He would sooner take a bullet to the chest than so much as allow that bastard to touch a single hair on Leo's head.<br><br>If Hideki could become the man's shield, if that's the way he could save him from some crazed lunatic, then he would gladly offer himself as a sacrifice. Nothing mattered more to him than the boy in his arms and keeping him safe.<br><br>The boy who, while he could not return Hideki's confession of love, would twist around in his arms and kiss him. And the guitarist understood completely. While it did give him a bit of a sting not to have the words repeated to him, it was something he expected and he knew why Leo couldn't do it. It just wasn't like him to go around expressing his feelings. Hideki was open with his emotions, saying how he felt and what he thought about things. He didn't hold back, but Leo did.<br><br>They were still dealing with the changes to their relationship, too, trying to figure out where they stood now that they'd been intimate with each other. Hideki supposed it wasn't unusual for best friends to cross that line, given the right circumstances. He was sure it happened quite frequently, but his love for Leo had nothing to do with that, and it had existed long before they ever had sex.<br><br>Whether Leo could say the words or not, his kiss told Hideki everything he needed to know. The brown-eyed man smiled, a bit wider than he originally intended, unable to help the twisting happiness in his stomach. Those wide eyes were adorable, and he couldn't keep himself from chuckling softly and stealing just one more kiss from those soft lips before the doctor arrived.<br><br>A look of guilt crept upon Hideki's face, knowing he was responsible for letting Leo out of bed in the first place. As much as he hated hospitals, he still respected the doctors to a certain degree, and he felt like something of a misbehaving child. He stood aside while the man examined Leo, fixing his friend with a reassuring smile, knowing he was hating every second of it. It seemed he really did hate hospitals just as much as he did.<br><br>Then the doctor turned to him, and Hideki could hardly contain the smirk that threatened to curve upon his lips. "Of course. I'll make sure he stays in bed and gets plenty of relaxation." He didn't think his brand of rest and relaxation was quite what the man had in mind, but he didn't need to know the details.<br><br>Truth be told, Hideki was excited to go to Leo's apartment. He'd never been inside before, only driven there to pick him up on days where they had work to do at the studio. He was anxious to see what the man's private sanctuary was like, and he felt a bit honored to be allowed inside. Of course, Leo kind of had to let him in… but he wasn't one to dwell on the little things. He was finally going to see where his friend lived.<br><br>Once he was inside, Hideki was frozen in place, standing in the middle of the room and looking around in awe. It was even nicer than he'd imagined, all dark colors accentuated by soft lighting, shelves filled with various possessions that Leo collected over the years. For being a rather infrequently occupied space, at least as of late, it felt warm and cozy. Perhaps that was what surprised him most of all. Leo's home felt warm?<br><br>"Waaaah~ Leo! Your place is totally cool!" Hideki finally snapped out of it, grinning at the other man. "It's not what I expected at all! Where did you get all this stuff?" He wandered over to a shelf and picked up a small porcelain figurine, turning it over carefully in his hands as he looked at it. "I feel like my apartment is a cardboard box in comparison to yours…" He laughed softly, glancing at Leo. His own apartment was small and nothing to brag about, just a typical bachelor pad that he crashed in between all the work they did. He didn’t invest his money in fine furnishings, preferring to keep the bare minimum and live just comfortably enough so that his mother wouldn’t complain.<br><br>Compared to his friend’s home, it really would resemble some empty, lifeless box. How was Leo's so full of life?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>15-08-2010, 00:24:50</strong>
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				Leo loved seeing Hideki's smile, and knew that even though he hadn't repeated the words and it had probably hurt he man a bit, that Hideki was happy. Hideki understood that the feelings were mutual. He was still trying to figure out exactly where their relationship stood after what they'd done together, after the experience they'd had just a night before. It felt like everything was going so quickly and so slowly all at once, but he knew that he could rely on the other man, and that things wouldn't go wrong. <br><br>He watched Hideki as the doctor examined him, not even looking at the other man as he glanced up and down at him and took all of his information, leveling his eyes at Hideki and then rolling them as the doctor told him to stick his tongue out. He looked utterly bored, letting his tongue come out of his mouth, glancing at the doctor and raising an eyebrow.<br><br>The doctor's face flushed, but he let Hideki go, calling them a cab to pick them up at the curb.<br><br>He removed the I.V. and let Leo get dressed in his stage outfit, since it was all he had, ushering them out the door and watching until they were in the car to make sure Leo didn't collapse on the way.<br><br>When they pulled up to the luxe black-glass building, Leo reached out, taking Hideki's arms to help him out of the car. He wrapped an arm around the other man's waist, leaning on him slightly, the doorman opening the door for them and then pressing the elevator button for them. It was quiet, all mirrored and hushed with the air-conditioning blowing around them, opening up to the lavish hallway.<br><br>Once inside the apartment, he smiled faintly, unable not to laugh softly at Hideki's reaction to his apartment.<br><br>"I'm a bit of a pack-rat," he said quietly, heading to the cabinets in the kitchen.<br><br>He took out two crystal wine glasses, picking up a chilled bottle of white wine. He poured two large glasses, walking up behind Hideki handing it to the other man. "I sortof gathered it over the years. Most of it is from flea-markets from various places we've travelled. Remember these?" He picked up an old-fashioned set of tea glasses, all suspended in a mahogany box, turning it over. "Got these in Osaka after our last show. It was a gift from a fan." <br><br>He glanced around, "Most if it is from fans, really. It's sweet when they send stuff. I can't bring myself to throw it away, so I find space for it." <br><br>He looked around, taking a sip of the wine, "I'm glad you like it, though."<br><br>He picked up a remote, pressing the button, and a fire sprang to life in what had previous seemed to be a black sheet of glass on the wall, across from the couch. He smirked slightly, "Here, I'll show you around. There's more than just this." <br><br>He walked down a narrow hallway covered in pictures of Hype, all of them live shots of their performances, as well as a few framed photos of his idols that were photographed. <br><br>He opened a heavily-carved mahogany door, showing what looked like a library, two floors high, though the room was relatively small. The walls were coated in books, ceiling decorated with a painting of angles and various other Rococo-style courtiers and flowers. It was flanked with books, rolls of sheet music, a few guitars scattered around the room. A thick, dark desk sat in the middle, a laptop humming on it, the chair behind it dark leather and covered with a comfortable red throw. <br><br>He walked back out, showing the bathroom, all black marble, a claw-footed tub that was clearly just large enough for two people there. There were candles scattered around, a C.D. system in the corner, the floor clearly heated from below. <br><br>There was a guest bedroom, modern, with white bedding and black furniture, to which the door was usually left closed.<br><br>And then there was the bedroom, scattered with piles of fan letters and songs that were half-written, another guitar on the floor, a keyboard in the corner. There was a huge window overlooking the city, mostly-obscured by drapes. <br><br>"You like it?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>15-08-2010, 07:00:08</strong>
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				Even though they were all fairly wealthy, Hideki couldn't help but feel a bit like a pauper standing in such a magnificent space. It was just an apartment, but it held a certain grandeur that could only belong to Leo Suzuki. It made perfect sense that he owned such stylish and luxurious furnishings, that he had so many keepsakes… it just seemed fitting.<br><br>He was so absorbed by all the knick-knacks that he didn't notice Leo slide in behind him at first, smiling when he finally noticed the wine glass being offered to him. "Oh, thanks." He set the figurine back down and took the glass, twisting around to slip his arm about the other man's waist, standing hip to hip with him for a moment. He took a slow sip, savoring the crisp, almost sweet taste of the wine, listening to Leo explain where all those things came from.<br><br>"Ah yeah, I remember those!" Hideki nodded, leaning forward to get a closer look at the traditional tea glasses. He remembered being in Osaka with the rest of the crew when they received a number of gifts, but for some reason, those cups stood out among the rest. It reminded him of the tea set his grandparents used to have when he was a little boy, when things were much simpler and the world seemed to be a much nicer place. That was before he saw all the ugliness in the world.<br><br>But he was also given a chance to see the beauty, and he felt that he had Leo to thank for that. Without him or the opportunities that Hype granted him, he wasn't sure where he would be. He wasn't sure that he <em>wanted</em> to know what life would be like without them.<br><br>"You keep everything the fans send you?" Hideki sounded a bit guilty, but he was also in awe of the other man. He loved their fans just as much as any of them, but he didn't keep everything he received. He just didn't have the room, and his apartment was cluttered enough with his own things. When it came down to it, he usually gave his gifts away, either pawning them off on his band mates or sending things home to his family. He wouldn't dispose of anything, but he got clever when he was hard pressed to get rid of something, going so far as to sneak items into the backseats of their cars.<br><br>Hideki tried to keep his personal life separate from his life of fame, and for the most part, he succeeded. His home was not a sanctuary or a haven like Leo's was. No, his was a nest, a place where he ate and slept and worked on songs. It wasn't a place of comfort or relaxation, it wasn't neat and tidy, and he didn't keep stores of personal effects there. As Leo began the tour of his apartment, it dawned on him that his so-called personal life was severely lacking. He was impressed by every room the vocalist showed him, maybe even a little envious of all the great things he possessed.<br><br>When they reached the bedroom, Hideki felt his pulse quicken. This was the epitome of Leo's personal space, the most intimate of places that the man dwelled, and he was being granted access to it. He smiled, looking around with a faint sense of reverence, noting small details like the stacks of fan mail, some opened while others remained to be read. There were sheets of paper with half-written lyrics on them, the pen that Leo surely used to write his songs…<br><br>Hideki caught a glimpse of the guitar on the floor and was immediately drawn to it, swooping down to pick it up with his free hand while the other cradled his wine glass. The glass soon found residence on the windowsill as he perched on the edge of the bed and crossed his legs, resting the curve of the guitar against his thigh. He just grinned at Leo, brushing his thumb over the strings, filling the air with a soft acoustic purr. He spent so much time playing his electric that he almost forgot how much he loved the throaty hum of an acoustic.<br><br>"You kidding? I love it." He chuckled, keeping his eyes leveled with Leo's as he began to pick away at some random melody, fingers moving languidly over the chords. "Your place is amazing, Leo. I knew you had good taste, but I'm really impressed." And he truly was. Despite the squalor of his own apartment, Hideki was quite stylish and had a keen eye for design and detail. He supposed that was why he often helped the other man with the planning of costumes and some of the special effects on stage, mostly pertaining to the lighting. When it came to things like those damned glitter cannons, though, he was out.<br><br>That's usually where Yuu chipped in, and he was more than willing to step aside.<br><br>Hideki would continue strumming at the guitar, using the edge of his thumb in place of a proper pick, until his attention was drawn to a sheet of paper on the bed. "Hmm? What's this?" He paused and reached over to pick it up, curious to see what Leo had been writing lately. <br><br>Of course, in doing so he opened himself up to the possibility of being yelled at or beaten by the other man, should the contents of the page be something he wished to remain private.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>16-08-2010, 22:15:33</strong>
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				Leo watched Hideki wander through the apartment, taking in every last detail, as though he was trying to figure out more about him from how he furnished his apartment. He knew that it was probably intriguing to Hideki; he didn't talk much and the other man probably wanted to know more about him. Leo had always been quiet and it was clear that he spent much of his time reading, much of his time escaping from the daily life he lived. The apartment wasn't used very often, though he did love it, and he considered it his safe space. He could come here to be a recluse, to pretend that he was no one special, to curl himself up in the large bed and forget everything but the stories on the pages in front of him. <br><br>He sat on the bed next to Hideki as the other man began to fiddle around on one of his guitars. He listened to the soft sounds, the dulcet notes falling from his lover's fingers, sinking back onto the plush cushions. "Mmm, thanks. Yeah, I like it here." <br><br>He ran his fingers back through his hair slowly and looked up at the other man as he picked up the piece of paper.<br><br>There were various words scribbled there, crossed out, some of them crossed out so hard in fits of frustration that the paper had torn. <br><br>There was something slightly manic about it, a few scribbles along with a few rhymes, the loose sketches of notes and riffs for a guitar that he'd laboriously picked out. There were a series of synonyms, clearly searched on a computer, for loneliness and emptiness. He shrugged slightly, "Just a song I was working on." <br><br>He leant back, letting out a slow breath, tugging his shirt off and slowly getting back up.<br><br>He walked over to the antique wardrobe, swinging it open, wiggling his slick leather pants off of his hips. It was no small feat - as sexy as they were supposed to be, it took a great deal of effort to get them on, and even more to get them off. He pulled a crimson silk dressing robe out of the dresser. It had been from a photoshoot for some sort of beauty clinic whose name he couldn't remember. It swung down to his feet, brushing the ground, tied so loosely at the waist that his whole chest was revealed. He was careful to shut the armoire behind him. <br><br>He smirked slightly, taking a sip of the wine, looking a bit pale but otherwise like he felt much better.<br><br>"So, you staying the night?"<br><br>He glanced at Hideki and then set his glass of wine down, licking his lips. He looked up at the other man, leaning against his wardrobe.<br><br>There was so much he wanted to be doing; preparing for the show, writing songs, recording. Anything that he was supposed to do, anything that he should be doing in order to support his career. "When d'you think they'll let me perform again?" It was more of a rhetorical question. He'd take the next show off, but between Firelog and his own force within him, he'd be at the next show.<br><br>His dark hair fell in front of his eyes, watching Hideki. <br><br>There wasn't a single photo of his family, there wasn't a single photo of anyone except for the band. It was as though he had no identity other than the one he currently lived in. Other than being Leo Suzuki, rockstar extraordinaire.<br><br>He slid onto the bed, wrapping a slim arm around the other man's waist, leaning over to press a slow kiss to the other man's neck, then his shoulder. <br><br>The scribbles on the paper gave way to other balls of paper that were tossed haphazardly around the room in clear frustration. He felt as though he had to write all of the songs himself, that he had to take care of any situation that the band encountered. Afterall, he was the frontman, the one who was supposed to have everything together.<br><br>What he hadn't shown Hideki was the four bottles of prescription sleeping pills, mostly drained, that he'd abused more than once in fits of frustration, sitting neatly in a row in the back of his armoire. He kept them well-hidden. The idea of letting anyone know that he was uncertain, that he couldn't sleep, that sometimes his own insecurities tormented him was too much to bear.<br><br>But that was why he had Hideki.<br><br>He had Hideki to take care of him, to be there when no one else would, and in return he wouldn't let go of the other man. He wouldn't disappoint him. He'd do everything he could to fufill every hope Hideki had of him.<br><br>"I talked to management. Don't tell the others yet, but since we've all learned a bit of English, they're taking us to America. We're going to perform in Los Angeles."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>18-08-2010, 01:00:05</strong>
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				It was a bit sad to see all those despairing words written on the page, but Hideki felt that he could identify with just about every one. Their world was a lonely one, and they didn't have anyone except for each other. Family and friends were faded into the background, replaced by strangers who wanted to get a picture or ask them meaningless questions in front of a camera. What did it all add up to?<br><br>The guitarist loved their band, loved the fans… but sometimes, at the end of the day, he couldn't help but wonder if it was all worth it. He was especially doubtful as of late, with Leo's health scare and the increasingly threatening messages being sent by Firelog. It seemed that things were coming to a head, slowly moving in the direction of some unforeseen event. Hideki felt anxious, scared. His intuition told him something was going to happen, and it was going to happen soon.<br><br>He just wished he knew what it was.<br><br>"Oh," he murmured quietly, staring at the sheet of paper, focusing on each word as if he was looking for a clue. When he found none, he sighed and set the page aside, but not before looking at the chords and riffs the other man sketched out. He felt himself slipping into melancholy as he sat alone on the bed, his mind filled with those words for loneliness and emptiness, written by the man he loved so dearly. Was he not enough? No. This <em>life</em> wasn't enough.<br><br>While Leo undressed, Hideki began to pick away at the chords he wrote, pulling the soft, low sounds out of the guitar. It was a sad melody, and it tugged at his heartstrings, knowing that this came straight from his lover's heart and soul. When he reached the end of the draft, he improvised, letting his mind work over the new notes as he played on instinct. The flow was smooth, the pace increasing, becoming heavy and intense as Hideki built up the emotion, fingers working fervently over the taut strings.<br><br>Then he stopped, suddenly, feeling a hard lump forming in the back of his throat. He swallowed it down, willing it away, turning his head to look at Leo as strands of hair slid into his eyes. Hideki was an emotional performer, always had been. The tone of the song he played set the tone for his own mood, as he seemed to feed off of the energy of the guitar and the force behind their melodies.<br><br>His saddened expression lightened, if only a touch, with the sight of Leo standing by the armoire. He looked so beautiful, and yet at the same time, Hideki couldn't help but think of him as frail, sickly, fragile. He wanted to drop the guitar, to gather the smaller man in his arms and just hold him, to protect him from all the troubles that were surely headed their way. He wanted to hold him and never let go, not until the end of time.<br><br>"I think those were the doctor's orders," Hideki stated simply, relinquishing the guitar and propping it carefully against the wall. He then leaned over and pulled one of the drapes in front of the window aside, letting in some of the sunlight. "I suppose it isn't night anymore, though. You'll have to let me stay for the day." He chuckled, a soft noise that was still laced with sadness. "I gotta make sure you get some rest today…"<br><br>A depressed Hideki was a useless Hideki, so he forced himself to smile, making an effort to cheer up. He knew there was no point in dwelling on what had happened, to an extent, and there was little he could do about the future. For now, he just had to do his job and make sure Leo got the rest he needed.<br><br>His smile got a little more genuine when the other man slid back onto the bed, feeling that thin arm curl around his waist and those soft lips kissing his neck and shoulder. "Leo…"<br><br>When Hideki looked at him, at his bright eyes and soft face, he felt his spirits lift immeasurably. For the time being, he could relax and just enjoy Leo's company. They were alone and safe in his luxurious apartment, and nothing could happen to them now. It was rare for the guitarist to put his guard up when he was in the presence of his friend, and he could feel it starting to fade, could feel himself starting to relax and return to his usual self.<br><br>"Sorry. I guess those lyrics got the better of me for a moment." He smiled, raising his hand up to stroke his fingers through the other boy's hair. He caught Leo's chin and tilted his head up so he could seal their lips together tenderly, for just a brief, chaste kiss.<br><br>The news of their surprise trip to Los Angeles evoked several different reactions from the guitarist. He was perplexed, confused, but then he was all excitement, grabbing at the slim vocalist and dragging him down onto the bed with him, paying little mind to the loose robe he wore or whether it stayed on him or not. The sad Hideki vanished, replaced by a laughing and grinning version. "WHAT?? Are you serious? We're going to America?!"<br><br>It was perhaps one of the biggest achievements they'd ever earned as a band. To be invited to perform on foreign soil, in America of all places, was a humbling honor to Hideki. He couldn't even imagine what it would be like, what those new fans would be like. But he also felt nervous. How would they be received? Would it be a positive experience? Were they really that famous?<br><br>"Holy shit, Leo! I didn't even know we had fans over there!" Hideki laughed, feeling like his mind had been utterly blown by the news. He leaned back, sprawled haphazardly across the bed, tugging Leo even closer to him. "When are we going? I need time to brush up on my English!" He flashed a bit of a sheepish grin, fully aware that his grasp of the language was not as good as the others. At least, that's the conclusion he came up with, considering Yuu was frequently doubling over with laughter from listening to him speak it.<br><br>"Maybe you can help me," he chuckled, drawing the boy to his chest so he could give him another soft peck on the lips. "I think I'm pretty lousy at it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>18-08-2010, 10:13:11</strong>
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				Leo could hear the other man's mood dropping with each note he plucked at on the guitar. It made his heart clench for a moment, though he just chalked it up to the fact that he'd just gotten out of the hospital, trying not to accept the fact that it was because any emotion Hideki felt, he felt. He glanced at the other man, watching him take in each and every word written on the page, reading it over slowly. He listened as the other man played out the notes - he knew it would be a hit. He could hear it, in each and every sound that dropped from Hideki's guitar strings, could almost see the music video right in front of him. Even though it was sad, a bit slower than most of their songs, he knew it would speak to their fans.<br><br>He could hear the melody building as the other man improvised, listening to the sounds, taking it in as slowly as he could. He enjoyed each and every note even as they became so much sadder, the sound building up until it hurt to breathe, finally breaking when Hideki stopped. <br><br>Leo was waiting to catch his eyes, meeting them when Hideki looked up at him, blinking slowly.<br><br>His own eyes were bright and wide but they were sad, as well, knowing that Hideki felt just as deeply the loneliness that this job seemed to bring. Their job was a hard one. They loved it but it would never be quite as perfect as people seemed to think it was.<br><br>He winced slightly as the other man opened the blinds a bit, relaxing onto the bed, shutting his eyes for a moment. He felt so much better now that he was back in his own home, the near-arctic temperatures calming him a bit.<br><br>It wasn't until Hideki cheered up, though, that he was actually able to bring himself to smile. <br><br>He collapsed into the sheets with a laugh when the other man suddenly fell back onto him, wrapping his arms around Hideki, kissing him slowly. "I'll help you with your English..." he didn't add that his friend could use it, though it was the case. Leo himself spoke English; he'd had to, since his family was bilingual. He knew his bandmates would be fine, though. <br><br>Even without speaking English, he knew that Hideki would be greatly loved by all of their foreign fans, if only for his exuberance and adoration of the fans.<br><br>"Yeah, we're going, but not for a bit. We've still gotta finish up the Tokyo leg of our tour. And don't tell the others, yet...things aren't final." <br><br>He kissed Hideki slowly, just enjoying their closeness, looking down and laughing. His robe had slipped mostly off of him, just barely clinging to the curve of his hip. "But I am excited," he murmured, "I want us to be huge. Really international." <br><br>He could feel his eyelids falling, though, even though they'd only just gotten into the home. "I'm sorry," he mumbled, "I'm just still so tired." <br><br>He pressed closer to Hideki. "Lay down with me?" He murmured, curling up close to Hideki, his body struggling slightly to adjust to everything it had been through. He felt fuzzy, eyes drifting shut, curling up atop the plush covers.<br><br>-------<br><br>It took about five hours for him to wake up again, stirring a bit, looking around the room. The sun was setting, painting the apartment a brilliant, hazy gold, smeared across with orange and a rich crimson. Practice. They had practice, for the show. He didn't remember that the show was cancelled, that they couldn't practice, that he had to rest.<br><br>He was literally out of bed and getting dressed before he remembered he wouldn't be going, and his mood soured slightly. He was starting to get angry with being trapped in his home once again.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>19-08-2010, 02:18:14</strong>
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				There was something exceptionally beautiful about Leo in that moment, even as his eyes began to droop, his body unable to resist the lull of sleep. Hideki's breath caught in his throat, soft brown eyes watching his lover curl close to him, admitting that he was exhausted and wanted to rest. For once, he was listening to his body rather than fight it, and the significance was not lost on the taller man. It was rare to see his friend like this, and it made him smile, feeling a twinge of happiness in his heart.<br><br>"Of course," he murmured softly, nodding a little, sliding his arms around the boy as he curled up to him. He held him, warm and gentle, stroking strands of dark silk out of his face as they lay together on his bed. "I'll be right here the whole time," Hideki assured him, still smiling, pressing a kiss to his forehead while he drifted off to sleep. He rest there on the singer's bed, still dressed in his costume from the previous night's performance, but uncaring of the way he looked. For once, he was content to stay a mess, streaks of makeup still clashing against his fair skin where he could not wash it off before.<br><br>Hideki felt his own eyes grow heavy, his body screaming for the rest he too needed so badly. It had been a long night, a draining night, and he was too tired to resist. His vigil over the other man ended when he too fell victim to sleep, curling Leo snug to his chest, keeping a comfortable, protective grip on him while they rested together.<br><br>--------<br><br>Unlike the last time he woke up in bed with Leo, Hideki was not the first to rise. His sleep was clearly disturbed when the other man removed himself from his arms and jumped out of bed, starting to stir and moan groggily atop the sheets, turning over onto his stomach as he stretched his limbs languorously. With his face pressed into the bed, his other senses were the first to really awaken. He could hear Leo at his armoire, could almost hear the silk robe sliding down his frame to pool about his feet on the floor while he changed.<br><br>He thought idly of how it was a shame that Leo wouldn't be wearing it anymore, but the thought of the smaller man wearing nothing at all soothed that regret. Hideki let a chuckle rumble from his throat, muffled by the bed, then finally turned over onto his back and sat up, faced with yet another disappointment when he saw the vocalist was already mostly dressed. You snooze, you lose, Hideki.<br><br>"What're doin'?" He mumbled sleepily, slurring his words somewhat as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes. He slid off the bed, stretching himself out again, pulling his arms up over his head while his back arched and hips popped back into place. He let out a wide, almost cat-like yawn, then smirked in satisfaction. Stretching his body out felt good after such a nice nap.<br><br>He eyed Leo curiously, making his way over to him and the open armoire. Luckily for the boy, Hideki was far too interested in him than in what his dresser contained. He recognized the sour, almost pissy look on his face and in those sharp blue eyes, but it didn't faze him in the slightest. Slender, silver-adorned fingers reached out to catch Leo's chin, tilting his head up so that the guitarist could gaze down upon him.<br><br>"There's no point in gettin' all pissy now, Leo." Hideki chuckled, stroking his thumb against the cool, pale skin beneath his bottom lip. His voice was still low and heavy from sleep, but his eyes shone brilliantly in the warm glow of light streaking in from the window. They were warm and alive, seeming to oppose the icy optics opposite him. "Relax. I know you're pissed and shit, but you're still getting better. And I'm still in charge here," he added with a grin, releasing Leo's chin and prodding his forehead with his fingertip. "Doctor's orders. Remember?"<br><br>The guitarist wasn't about to forget the duties he'd been entrusted with. He laughed, lowering his lips to Leo's for a brief moment, though the kiss was punctuated by an angry snarl. He pulled back, glancing down in between them while his stomach growled rather loudly, trying to muffle it by pressing his hand over his belly. "Errr…"<br><br>Hideki was laughing again, scratching the back of his head. "We haven't eaten all day… I'm starving…" He hummed thoughtfully, turning away from Leo and the dresser, unaware of how close he'd been to making an upsetting discovery. He started to pace back and forth, chewing on his lower lip while he considered their options. He was going to make Leo eat, but he had to consider the man's diet as well. While he hated it, he would still respect it to some degree, so their dinner would need to be healthy.<br><br>"Hmm. Maybe we can order out," Hideki murmured, stopping and turning to face Leo again. "If you had a choice of what you would like to be force fed... what would it be?" He grinned wickedly, securing his hands on his hips like he dared the smaller man to oppose him. "I won't make you eat anything really fattening, or any of those… ‘carbs’ things." He was still struggling to get the concept of carbohydrates, and he half-expected Leo to make fun of him for it, but he was trying.<br><br>Really, he just hoped Leo wouldn’t put up too much of a fuss.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>19-08-2010, 06:29:51</strong>
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				Leo's head turned slightly when his lover began moving on the bed, watching the way he stretched out lazily, taking his time to enjoy the view. He just wished that Hideki was naked. That would make it even nicer. His mood didn't improve, though, even when the other man came up to him and caught his chin between his fingers. His eyes narrowed ever so slightly, though it wasn't entirely in anger, unable not to feel the faint response of his body to the other man. He <em>liked</em> having Hideki standing that close to him. <br><br>And that was when he realized his dresser was still open.<br><br>Feeling Hideki's thumb run over the skin beneath his plush bottom lip, he sighed softly, letting his lips wrap around the other man's finger. He drew it into his mouth, letting his tongue dance up the length of it, flickering over the pad of the other man's thumb. He finally withdrew, smirking ever so slightly, glancing up at Hideki. His eyes were cool, playful, standing his ground right next to him. <br><br>"Fine," he mumbled quietly, "I'll be good." <br><br>He laughed when the other man's stomach grumbled so loudly, turning to the dresser, swinging the doors a bit farther shut so that the other man wouldn't see the pill bottles. "I have a bunch of menus in the kitchen. C'mon." <br><br>He wanted to get Hideki out of the room, so that he wouldn't find his dirty little secrets.<br><br>He walked over to the kitchen, the whole house lit with the sunset, unable not to watch Hideki. The sun hit the other man and had him glowing, making his eyes bright. It kissed his own skin golden, making him a bit more healthy. What their fans would have given to have seen the two of them just then, he didn't even want to know.<br><br>"Here's a sandwich service. They do sandwiches, salads, and soups. I'll get the house salad, no dressing, without the bacon." Which left just grapes, nuts, lettuces, and a bit of tomato and cucumber. Not exactly a calorie-heavy meal. <br><br>He leant over the counter, wearing just a pair of dark jeans, the black fabric clinging to his slim frame. <br><br>He couldn't help but laugh, though, at the other man's attitude towards cards. "They'll make you fat one day, Hideki. I swear. You'll end up as big as a house and then I'll have to use a forklift to get you onstage." <br><br>He opened his freezer, pulling out a bottle of vodka, pouring a generous helping into a glass with a few cubes of ice. He took a sip, then took down a second glass, pouring Hideki one as well. He slid it across the counter, "Have a drink with me." He reached into the drawer nearest to him, pulling out a pack of cigarettes, lighting one up.<br><br>He let it dangle from between his lips, taking in a slow drag, letting the smoke spiral out between his lips. <br><br>He might not have been going to band practice, but he certainly wasn't going to miss out on smoking or drinking, doctor's orders be damned. <br><br>He slid a phone towards Hideki, letting him choose what he wanted to eat, looking around at his house. There were so many little trinkets all pressed against each other on the shelves. <br><br>A photo of the band from a fan caught his eye, and he picked it up, glancing at it. It was a beautiful shot - Leo himself was laughing, an arm slung around Hideki's neck, the two of them practically falling over each other. Yuu was on his back on the ground, hands over his face, Ichi grinning from the back. "Isn't it cute?" It was clearly a shot from backstage. "I wonder who took it. It came in the mail a few days ago; I figured I should keep it." The frame was expensive, made of some sort of designer wood, custom-embossed with the word 'Hype' in the bottom right corner. <br><br>He ran his fingers over the glass, unable not to smile. He looked so happy, the whole band looked so happy. He wasn't sure where the shot had been taken; they were wearing leather clothing but it looked a bit more relaxed than usual, so it had probably been a daytime talk-show performance. He turned it between his fingers and then set it back atop the shelf. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>24-08-2010, 20:57:57</strong>
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				For once in Hideki's life, he felt something like loathing towards food. It took great effort to separate himself from Leo after his little oral demonstration, though he would have liked nothing more than to allow him to continue showing off his talented tongue, if only his stomach would have agreed to wait a bit. The suggestive gesture made him blush, but he grinned despite the color of his cheeks, taking a step away from the dresser to let him finish up.<br><br>"Huh? Leo Suzuki has menus in his kitchen? No way…" He feigned astonishment, falling silent for a moment before letting out a soft laugh as he followed him out of the bedroom. As beautiful as the apartment was before, it was nothing compared to the way it looked now, washed aglow with the setting sun. A small smile played upon Hideki's lips, turning his head to catch Leo's gaze. They were both basked in the warm, golden light, and he was frozen to the spot for a moment, captivated by the other man's radiance. His skin looked warm, healthy, and his eyes were even brighter, losing a bit of their chill.<br><br>It was a sight he would never forget. Leo looked so warm and alive… soft and beautiful.<br><br>He snapped out of it when Leo started talking, having picked out a menu rather quickly it seemed, and he knew exactly what he wanted. Hideki listened carefully, taking in all the minute details, memorizing the scant order since he would be the one calling it in. That's just how it worked with them, it had always been that way. "And that leaves what… lettuce and tomato?" He smirked, rounding the corner and walking into his kitchen. He took the menu so he could look it over, sidling up to the slimmer man, resting his hand against his bare back. Hideki's skin was always much warmer than Leo's, no doubt a product of their differing lifestyles. Or diets, anyway.<br><br>"Whaaaat?!" He pulled a face and looked down at the vocalist, balking at the idea that he would ever get fat. Then the idea of being loaded onto the stage using a forklift got the better of him and he laughed, shoving Leo playfully, mouth curving into a grin. "Shut up! If I was as big as a house, I wouldn't even be able to play! Then you'd have to find a new guitarist!" Of course, that was a thought he did not enjoy. He grumbled at the idea, turning to hop up onto the counter, sitting with his legs dangling over the edge. "But, you're not replacing me until I'm dead. Got it?" He chuckled, though that was another thought he did not particularly care to think about. He didn’t plan on going anywhere, and he certainly didn’t plan on leaving the band any time soon. Nope, as far as he was concerned, they would be stuck with him for a long time to come.<br><br>Hideki took up the menu again while the other poured them drinks, murmuring his thanks when Leo slid the glass over. "You trying to get me drunk?" He glanced at him from over the top of the menu, smirking behind the piece of paper. He was fully aware of what happened the last time they drank vodka, and this seemed almost identical to that night. They were getting some dinner, and having some liquor over ice...<br><br>"Hey! You're supposed to be relaxing, you know... not trying to take advantage of your poor guitarist." He widened his eyes, giving himself a rather innocent appearance for a second before he broke out into laughter. "That's why I'm here, isn't it. You lured me into your den so you could steal my innocence." Of course, there was hardly anything pure about either of them, and it just made Hideki laugh a little harder.<br><br>Once he composed himself, he took the phone and called in their order, wrinkling his nose at the very idea of the minimal salad. He was tempted to order something else entirely for the other man, but he decided against it, not feeling up to dealing with a cranky Leo. With that task completed, Hideki took up his glass and began nursing the biting alcohol, sipping it slowly while they waited. He stayed on his perch on the kitchen counter, leaning over Leo's shoulder to inspect the photograph he held in his hands.<br><br>It <em>was</em> cute. He remembered the location, but just barely, considering all of the talk-shows and interviews they did. "What happened to Yuu?" He laughed, leaning closer to get a better look. He couldn't recall what made the other guitarist take up residence on the floor, but it must have been something funny, for they all were laughing and grinning. Even Leo.<br><br>He smiled. He was tempted to snatch the photo and keep it for himself, if only so he could see the other boy laughing like that whenever he wanted. "Look at you. You looked so happy," Hideki murmured, curling his arms around Leo to pull him back against the counter, between his knees. He wrapped his legs around the boy too, effectively trapping him within his limbs, chuckling quietly as he leaned down to kiss his cheek. After a moment of consideration, he trailed additional kisses along his jaw and down his neck, squeezing Leo in his arms. "I bet you looked so happy because you were with me," he joked, although he secretly hoped to hear that it was true.<br><br>[I'm sorry about the wait. x_x *grovel*]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>26-08-2010, 06:19:28</strong>
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				"I'm always happy when I'm with you," came the murmured reply as Leo closed his eyes, leaning back into the legs twining around his waist. Perhaps he wouldn't confess his love, but he <em>would</em> at least give Hideki that much. Enough affection to ensure that he wouldn't leave, even if he just couldn't quite get the words out that he wanted to. <br><br>Even if he just couldn't say what he wanted to say.<br><br>He sighed, waiting for the food to arrive, just enjoying their physical closeness. It was simple with Hideki; he could put thoughts of tours and of anything but laughing and having good times out of his mind. Afterall, why not? Why should he think of anything but being happy when that was clearly all that his friend wanted of him?<br><br>---<br><br>That wasn't to be, though. No one could forget the tours they had looming within the month; two days after his collapse, Leo was back onstage and pushing harder than ever, determined to hype the band up so much that no one would be able to deny their appeal. He wouldn't be some failed star around the world; he wanted to go international.<br><br>He seemed so determined that there was no visible way the plan could fail.<br><br>Even their manager seemed excited, seemed to think that they might make it in the States, and as they prepared for the tour he seemed to perk up a bit and tried to play nicer with the band.<br><br>He didn't want them seeking out some other label, and looking to break their contracts, afterall. <br><br>Leo seemed to skate above all of it - he became noticeably colder, that ice barely melting when he was alone with Hideki, spending increasing amounts of time alone in his room or cooped up in a back room of the tour bus. He wrote songs like his life depended on it, discarding them for minute flaws, gaining and then losing weight, trying to decide which looked best on him.<br><br>He decided on something of a compromise - not emaciated, but somewhere between muscular and heroin-chic. He was still slim, almost delicate, but he had enough muscle on his body to make anyone swoon. Not as much as Hideki, but close enough that he was the perfect compliment to the slightly larger, taller boy. <br><br>He played on his and Hideki's relationship - whatever it was and wherever they stood - with a certain sensuality that had fans whispering rumors and making them all the more popular, had girls sobbing at night because they thought they'd never live up to Hype's fabled standards for women (most of which were bull, anyways). <br><br>It wasn't until they'd already landed the American cover of Rolling Stone, Leo perched in the front with one leg crossed over the other, a cigarette dangling from between his fingers, that he seemed to calm. Their English was paying off, their interviews had been spread across the internet, and they looked set to be the next big stars on the horizon, with Leo leading the blazing way.<br><br>It was no surprise that the flight to America was hectic - getting everyone onboard, trying to get some sleep, and trying to navigate the surprisingly large crowd of paparazzi was all so overwhelming that Leo didn't even know what to do. He just followed Hideki quietly, letting the bodyguards break the way, hanging back and playing it cool and collected though on the inside he was practically trembling with fear.<br><br>The Los Angeles sun was bright, hot, and the air whipped by them. It drew up Leo's hair into a wild ponytail and he heard the crush of the fans and knew that getting to their car would be a problem. These fans were different; they were wilder, more sexual, they seemed to be more powerful. He felt a hand at his back pushing him forwards and thought nothing of it, seeing all the stagehands grabbing them, shoving them towards the waiting cars, past the groups of girls literally drawing each other's blood in the fight to get close to them.<br><br>"LEO!" The cries made the corner of his mouth twitch into a smirk, which only made the cries louder, "HIDEKI!" He turned to look at his friend, an eyebrow raising, then slid into the car.<br><br>There was only space for the two of them in the SUV, with their equipment, and it was fine. <br><br>Leo turned to Hideki, dark hair tumbling into his face from where the wind had whipped it up, letting out a slow breath. "It's going to be an interesting summer. Also..." he wiped his sunglasses on his shirt slowly as the car started to inch through traffic, mind still trying to process the fact that they were on American soil, "I hope you don't mind, but I requested our apartment actually just be one. I figured you wouldn't mind sharing; I told our manager I wanted some company." Between Leo's moodswings and his heart condition, their manager had seemed to think it would be a good idea.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>02-09-2010, 04:13:43</strong>
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				Naturally, after a blissful two day reprieve from the tour, they went right back at it. It was expected that Leo would drive himself just as hard, if not harder than he had before, wanting to make up for his short-lived absence from the spotlight. Hideki had been less than pleased with him for the way he pushed himself, but he honestly wasn't surprised. In all the time he knew the other man, he learned just how stubborn and hard-headed Leo was. There was no chance he would take it easy, not even with his health on the line, and it was something that stressed the guitarist on a regular basis. Every day was filled with worry for the man he'd grown to love and cherish, for he never knew when he might collapse again and they'd find themselves right back at the hospital.<br><br>However, luck seemed to be on their side. Either Leo didn't have any symptoms or he hid them well, as there was little to no sign of another complication due to the murmur. They finished up their tour and received rave reviews, it being touted as their best live show to date. Hideki was relieved that the tour was over, but their work was not. They had even more photo shoots and interviews to attend to, not to mention weeks of English lessons to prepare them for their time in America. His grasp on the language improved and he was able to understand it and speak it more fluidly, though he still had a bit of trouble with the pronunciation of some words. Out of them all, his English was the worst, but if anyone could communicate using his natural charm and charisma, it was Hideki.<br><br>As their descent upon America approached, they all became excited and nervous. They each handled it in their own way. Leo seemed to isolate himself and work practically nonstop, which left Hideki alone for much of the day and night. He busied himself with practice, both with his speech and his guitar, and also dabbled in a bit of his own writing. He was a decent lyricist, having at least aided in the composition of a few of their songs, but he was reluctant to show Leo any of his work. Especially now, when the other man seemed so cold and unapproachable. In ways, he felt as if his relationship with the singer was growing cold as well, as he rarely got to spend any time alone with Leo and when he did, it was just as business-like as the rest of the day.<br><br>On the other hand, when they made appearances in public or took photographs together, it seemed a bit more risqué than it ever had before. Their relationship was being flaunted in a sense, not that Hideki minded it all that much. They were allowed to be a bit flirtatious in public rather than just onstage, playing upon each other to the point where fans were beginning to wonder if they really were together or not. The rumors, some true and some blatantly false, swirled around in magazines and on the internet, and it only helped to boost their fame and popularity. Hideki found it quite humorous, to be quite honest. He liked to skim through magazines and land on pictures of himself and Leo, with bold-faced questions and accusations printed underneath.<br><br>It was all fine and good, but behind closed doors, he didn't know what was going on anymore. It had been quite a long time since he'd so much as had a conversation with Leo, and they seemed to argue more than anything as of late. Maybe it was just stress, and it was no secret that the smaller male had quite a habit of having terrible mood swings. It stung, but Hideki took it, accepted it. He had to if he wanted to be close to his friend, even if some days made him question whether it was all worth it or not. For the first time in all their years together, the guitarist was almost wondering if this kind of relationship was worth the pain he sometimes felt at the hands and mouth of his lover.<br><br>But the answer was yes. It was always yes.<br><br>The flight to America was especially nerve-racking for Hideki. He hated planes, hated flying, and he got very little sleep while they were up in the air. Even Yuu was more relaxed than he was, and that was saying something. To say that he was relieved when they landed was an understatement, although he was so exhausted from the flight that it hardly showed. He hid his eyes and the bags underneath them with his dark sunglasses, fringes of dark brown hair feathered across his forehead and framing his face nicely. It was messy, but it looked just as good as it normally did, since he wasn't known for having overly neat hair in the first place.<br><br>As usual, when there was a crowd of fans or photographers, Hideki led the pack. No one would have ever guessed how overwhelmed or nervous the front man could get at times, especially when he kept such a cool, almost serpentine expression on his face. Being so dead on his feet, Hideki had little gusto in his greeting to the fans, settling for simply waving a bit and smiling as they were pushed and shoved forward towards their waiting vehicles. Perhaps it was how tired he felt, but he didn't quite notice the full effect of the fans. They were very loud and energetic, and it seemed they were fighting to get closer to them, but he didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, per say. Then again, he had to admit that he was still shocked to even be in Los Angeles in the first place. It was surreal, all of it was.<br><br>Hearing his friend's name being screamed made him laugh, but he stopped when he heard his own name being cried out, brows arching and eyes widening in surprise behind the dark lenses of his shades. Then a silly grin spread out across his face, apparently feeling perked up by the recognition of his foreign fans. He used what little energy he had left to wave to the crowds with a little more enthusiasm, blowing a few kisses before he was eased into the SUV and the door was slammed behind him. They were in motion almost immediately, setting off before anyone had a chance to follow them.<br><br>Hideki slid onto the seat beside Leo, nearly collapsing in exhaustion now that he was in familiar territory. He was on the ground, in a vehicle, and he had his friend by his side. "That was crazy," he remarked with a slight laugh, slumping against the other man and leaning his head on his shoulder. He just wanted the contact, and he was tired beyond all belief. Supporting himself in a seated position would just take too much effort and energy that he didn't have. Already he could feel himself starting to nod off, but he forced himself to stay awake, a combination of jetlag and lack of sleep really kicking his ass.<br><br>He pulled off his sunglasses and set them on his head, rubbing gingerly at his eyes while he listened to Leo. "Wait, what?" Hideki blinked, as this was the first he was hearing about their living arrangements. A small, fatigued smile tugged at his lips, and his happiness was evident from the warm look in his eyes. Of course he was thrilled that Leo wanted to live with him, no matter the circumstances of the arrangement. The fact that they would be together more often and that it had been brought about by Leo himself made his heart flutter, despite the doubt he still had about their relationship and where it stood.<br><br>Even with his doubts, he was still as loyal as ever.<br><br>"Sure, that's no problem. That's probably a good idea, actually." Hideki's smile widened, even as he tried to hide his growing excitement by the idea. He curled his arm around Leo's waist, still leaning against him as he fought the desire to sleep. He yawned, lifting his hand to cover his mouth, and settled down again. "So, what's the schedule like this week? I know we've got some interviews and appearances and stuff... but I hope they'll at least give us a day to get adjusted. This jetlag is killing me." Another yawn escaped the tall guitarist, though he didn't bother covering it this time.<br><br>He tilted his head up enough to look out the tinted window, watching all the buildings and cars beyond the window. It all seemed so different to Hideki, like they were in a whole other world. As he watched, he paid particularly close attention to signs, feeling a giddy rush in his stomach when he was able to read the words and understand them. Such simple pleasures, but it made him happy. "Shh... gar... Ruh... shh?" He sounded out the name of a bakery they passed, murmuring quietly under his breath. Then he smiled. "Sugar Rush!" Hideki declared, clearly proud of himself for figuring it out.<br><br>No one ever said the guitarist wasn't a bit of a dork.<br><br>[ I have NO idea how that just happened. o__o ]
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>10-09-2010, 00:37:50</strong>
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				"The schedule for this week is brutal, as always. We have tonight and tomorrow until about noon to recover, then a talk show, where they'll at least have a translator if we get stuck-" which, considering how long Leo had been studying English and the fact that it was his father's native tongue probably wouldn't be an issue, "and then we have a photoshoot and then dinner and then a party we have to go to. Apparently they forgot to schedule time for lunch." <br><br>He lazily leaned into the arm wound around his waist, bringing up a hand to curl at the nape of Hideki's neck, more affectionate now that they were in America. Now that they had actually gotten here, and it seemed real and not likely to be taken away at any moment, he felt so much more willing to relax and curl up close to him. To actually be with him, as it were.<br><br>He had kept himself distanced from Hideki, lately. There were so many things going on.<br><br>There were sleazy managers who said that Leo would only make it if he spread, there were photographers who offered him drugs (which he had sometimes accepted, though would never admit it to Hideki lest his friend become even more worried about his health) and the never-ending raging of his muse, demanding that everything be absolutely perfect or else their careers would fall and shatter as quickly as they had risen to shine in superstardom.<br><br>He stroked Hideki's hair and chuckled when he sounded out the word, "Mmm. Your reading's gotten better. You've been practicing."<br><br>Probably in the time that he'd been off brooding, he mused, but no time to worry about that just then.<br><br>He only disentangled himself when they got off at their apartment - perpetually accustomed to a lack of sleep, Leo seemed only marginally tired, compared to the bandmates who spilled out of the SUV following them, wandering into the elevator. The building had high-security, was all white and bright, all gilt on the inside with plush Persian carpets.<br><br>He walked through it like it meant nothing, not bothering to say hello to anyone, fleeing up to their apartment as soon as he and Hideki had their keys.<br><br>He pressed Hideki's keycard into the palm, "And it's 7900 to get into the building," he said, pointing to the electronic doorpad, though he had a feeling that with their paparazzi clamouring to follow them, the building staff would have no problems remembering their faces and letting them in quickly even if they forgot the code.<br><br>He'd had the apartment decorate as he thought Hideki liked it - relatively modern, with plush black couches and chairs, otherwise all white, a few scatterings of color across the expansive living room. They were in the penthouse, while their bandmates had single apartments on lower floors, all with a spectacular view of Los Angeles. The balcony was huge, wrapping around the front of the building, gauzy white curtains billowing open with the breezes pouring in the open doors. The air was temperate, warm, and filled with a smoggy mixture that reminded him of Tokyo but then a sweet smell that came from the palm and seas and sand, which was utterly foreign and made Leo withdraw even farther into himself.<br><br>Their instruments were already there, and there was only one bedroom. "I figured we could...share the bed." Leo covered his uncertainty by grabbing the bottle of vodka waiting, chilled, pouring out two fingers for himself and two for Hideki. He always did, upon getting to a new place, looking out the window as the sun sank rapidly behind the horizon. <br><br>"Apparently there's a pool - we have a private staircase up to it on our balcony, with the same code, 7900, to get in and out." <br><br>He grinned, then, looking around. "It's a pretty nice place." <br><br>He set aside his sunglasses, rubbing his eyes, where faint purple shadows gave him a somewhat tired, but also haunted look, which seemed to drive girls crazy for him. They wanted to pick him apart and make him tick.<br><br>He refrained from telling Hideki that Firelog had said he'd follow them, whoever he was, to Los Angeles, that he would always be nearby, in his own words, in case 'Leo ever needed anything or Hideki failed him, which was inevitable.' He shook the thought from his head and leant in for a langorous kiss, one of the few they'd shared since that night that wasn't onstage. <br><br>He looked at the piano sitting alone, stately, on a slight platform in the living room. It was a grand, a Bosendorfer, the best. Renowned for it's clarity of sound and tinkling keys, "If you need to sleep, you should. I think I'll stay up a bit longer - I haven't played piano in a while, anyways." <br><br>The bedroom was expansive as well, with a huge bed with rich crimson sheets, everything in blacks and reds (a bit garish, Leo thought, but he supposed that that was what they thought rockstars demanded of their rooms and what they liked). "You like the apartment? I didn't get to choose everything, but I chose what furniture I could."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>16-09-2010, 11:04:04</strong>
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				The time apart from Leo had been rough on the sunny guitarist, who had grown so accustomed to having the more fragile male at his side at all times. He supposed they were best friends, though their relationship was quite a bit more complicated than that, but as such it seemed almost wrong to be spending so much time alone. Hideki respected the distance Leo had put between them lately, but it was not without difficulty. He wanted to be with the icy-gazed man constantly, just to be around him as he'd been for years, even if he was not allowed to touch or hold him. He never forgot about the night they'd shared in that nameless hotel room, as surreal and unbelievable as it seemed now. Like it never happened, it was a distant memory in his mind, though he remembered enough of the details to fuel his fantasies when he lay in bed late at night.<br><br>While those months had been long and tense, Hideki was not completely helpless without his friend. He'd found things to keep himself occupied. When he wasn't playing his guitar or practicing his English, he was hanging out with Yuu and having fun. He was becoming closer to the bassist, and it was thanks to him that he became acquainted with another side of the cyber world. Both he and Hideki took it upon themselves to play around with the social networking scene, updating their sites with pictures or random blurbs about what they were up to on that particular day. It was addictive, and Hideki was more attached to his phone than he'd ever been before, constantly snapping pictures and sharing bits and pieces of his personal life with the fans.<br><br>He hadn't dared to upload any pictures of Leo just yet, though, out of fear for the wrath he might incur from doing so.<br><br>The ride to the apartments was a bit shorter than he would have preferred, as he was content to remain curled up in the back of the SUV with Leo, practically purring from the affection he'd received. He was starving for it, and he was less than pleased with having to part from Leo when they finally arrived at the place, climbing out of the vehicle. He exchanged a tired little wave with Yuu on the pavement before he trudged his way after the front man, his energy draining from him even more now that he was in motion.<br><br>Hideki slouched, exhausted and wishing for someone to simply carry him up to the penthouse, but he persevered through it all, accepting his keycard and mumbling some incoherent form of understanding at the code. He had a feeling he would be asking Leo to repeat it a few more times before he really remembered the four digit code, so he contemplated writing the numbers on the back of the card to spare the other man the irritation of having to repeat himself over and over. In any case, he hoped he wouldn't be spending so much time alone again now that they were finally in America. And sharing an apartment, no less!<br><br>The weary man seemed to perk up a bit when they entered the place where they would be living, rubbing at his eyes again so he could see everything more clearly. It was definitely suited to his tastes as far as decor went, with the clean cut, modern designs and the color scheme of it all. Hideki wasted no time giving himself a bit of a tour of the place, running his fingers along this or that, touching the edge of a throw pillow and sliding his hand across a smooth marble countertop as he moved along. He glanced at the balcony, saving that and the overlooking view for last, vanishing briefly to discover the other rooms in the penthouse.<br><br>He couldn't deny the slight flutter in his stomach when he realized that there was only one bedroom, and Leo explained that he thought they could just share it. It wasn't that Hideki was consumed by the idea of sex, but the last time they'd shared a bed was when they fucked in that hotel room after the show. Needless to say, it brought about some rather pleasant memories.<br><br>"Sure, that's cool." He tried not to sound too eager, fixing Leo with a knowing smirk as he emerged from the bedroom and made his way to the other man. "It's not like it would be the first time… and it probably won't be the last." Not if he could help it, anyway. Hideki leaned across the counter, separated from Leo by the kitchen island, watching him fix their drinks as he always did. It was an expected behavior and he didn't even think to question it.<br><br>"Yeah, this is a nice place." Hideki agreed with a nod, stifling a yawn with his hand. He rest his head on said hand and reached for the glass with the other, knocking back the vodka like he was taking a shot, not bothering to appreciate the taste. It burned the back of his throat and he let out something of a husky sigh when he placed the glass back on the counter, banging it a bit more loudly than he'd intended. He was becoming a bit clumsy from lack of sleep, and he rubbed at his eyes a second time, fighting the urge to go and crawl into that large, plush bed he'd seen in the other room.<br><br>He was finally alone with Leo again, and he hated to waste even a moment of that time sleeping. Hideki accepted the uninspired kiss eagerly, perhaps a bit overzealous in his return of the gesture, threading his fingers into the hair at the back of his head to tug him down a bit further. He'd been deprived of this kind of contact for quite some time, and it was clear that Hideki was eager, like a puppy in the face of his favorite treat.<br><br>When he released the other, it was with reluctance and he almost immediately turned to face the other way, putting his back between him and Leo. Hideki didn't want him to see the broad smile that spread across his face or the giddy happiness that was evident in his eyes. It was a dumb feeling, feeling like a school girl after such a simple kiss, but it didn't take much to make the guitarist happy. Added to their current situation, he was the happiest he'd been in quite some time. The past few months were all but forgotten in that moment.<br><br>Ignoring his friend's suggestion that he sleep if he need it, which he obviously did, Hideki moved his way across the apartment to the open balcony. He stepped outside, a soft breeze catching his dark hair and tousling it gently about his face, the shorter strands sliding into his eyes. Placing his hands on the railing, he breathed deeply the scent of the ocean and the sand, so foreign to him and yet relaxing at the same time. He felt at peace standing there, caressed by the warm air as he watched the sun begin to set.<br><br>After a little while, Hideki withdrew his phone from his pocket and snapped a picture of the sunset, peeking through the palms and the hints of clouds that wisped across the vivid sky. In a moment, it was uploaded where all their fans could see, accompanied by a short message from the guitarist… something to do with finding paradise in a most unexpected place. He never thought Los Angeles would be such a beautiful place, after all.<br><br>Heading back inside, he pocketed his phone and smiled at Leo, raking his hand through his hair in an attempt to tame the wind-tousled locks. "The apartment is great. I love it." He made his way back to Leo, this time coming right up to him, pulling him into his arms. Hideki squeezed him tight, holding him close to his chest, like he refused to let go. "I missed you," he admitted with a low murmur, closing his eyes. He dipped his head, pressing his face into the slimmer man's hair, breathing in his sweet scent. A wave of nostalgia hit him as he breathed in that familiar perfume, and he felt strangely happy that Leo still wore the same scents.<br><br>His grip on his friend increased, fingers fisting into the material of the shirt he was wearing, keeping Leo close. "I missed you…" He repeated, a bit firmer this time, more resolute. Hideki nudged the other's chin up and leaned down to capture his lips in another kiss, starting slowly but increasing the pressure as his desire for the other man rose. He was admittedly clumsy, almost sloppy, not thinking clearly at all while his mind was wrapped in fatigue. He slid his tongue into Leo's mouth as soon as he had the chance, probing that wet cavern and curling about the other's own pink muscle, rubbing and twisting against it. Hideki groaned, his grip on the vocalist only slackening so that his hands could roam down to his hips, curling about them and massaging over the hipbones he could make out through his pants.<br><br>When he broke from the kiss to get some air, he huffed softly, face flushing as he looked down at Leo. "Sorry. I just…"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>20-09-2010, 16:59:26</strong>
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				Leo couldn't help but laugh as the other man turned away from him after their kiss. He knew that he wasn't angry; he could tell by the way his back was relaxed and his shoulders were up that he was grinning. He couldn't help but smile, himself. How could he not? It was nice to know that he'd made someone that happy. He felt bad, he knew he'd been cold to the other man for the past month or so, and he knew that he wanted to make it up to the other man. He didn't want to lose Hideki; he felt like he was driving him away. Things had been so brutal, though, for the past few months. He'd had solo photoshoots and interviews, though he was part of a band, and their manager was pushing him to be even more of an obvious frontman. Hideki was being pulled along on that ride as well, but the other members of Hype were mostly left behind as well-loved but mostly-forgotten drummers and bassists. <br><br>Their apartment was to Hideki's tastes, at least, he told himself.<br><br>He liked it himself; he'd picked out furniture and colors, demanded that certain things be brought in, that the small kitchenette be stocked with Japanese nonperishables so they wouldn't have to move away from their home country <em>and</em> give up the food they were used to. They weren't used to eating American food, and Leo was terrified he'd bulk up, get fat.<br><br>He'd struggled so much to keep his body under control and had gotten himself perfect for the American market, and he was scared that he'd lose it. He'd exercised complete control over their apartment, demanding that they find somewhere to live with a few indulgences for himself. There was a pool, on the roof, they could use. The massive bathtub (which he had insisted upon in light of how they had had sex the first time), and the huge bed that they coud curl up on had been a few of the things he'd wanted. <br><br>He smiled as he thought back to their first time together; he was looking forwards to sharing an apartment again. When they got time off from their work obligations, that was. <br><br>He watched Hideki as he stood on the balcony and snapped a photo of the sunset. He looked so happy. And Leo felt so much more guilty.<br><br>He'd done so many things to get them to the States; pushed himself nearly to breaking, had dabbled in drugs, and had nearly cracked. He'd been suffering violent moodswings, depressive bouts that gave way to rage and then back to a calm happiness, and he had a phalanx of pill bottles in his bags that his manager was testing out on him, seeing what would work, as well as a few other things that his manager had approved silently.<br><br>He remembered, distinctly, when the other man had slipped a small baggie across his glass-and-tempered-steel desk to him. "Can't have you collapsing, Leo. If you can't find time to sleep with your schedule, and if you insist on eating the way you do...at least do something to burn it off."<br><br>"You mean exercise, I assume. I'm going to assume you're telling me to exercise and not to do...<em>that</em>."<br><br>Their manager had merely shrugged, "You don't stay on top if you can't maintain the lifestyle. Stay skinny, stay a rockstar, or kiss your dreams of the States goodbye. Your choice."<br><br>Leo turned away from Hideki and banished the memory. He just couldn't let the other man know. He wanted to tell Hideki, but he'd withdrawn instead, but he knew he couldn't hide it for long. Particularly not if they were living together. He had wanted to live with Hideki despite that, though. He wanted his friend nearby, and he couldn't bear staying apart from him. <br><br>He watched as his friend came over to him, lifting those frozen eyes, softened somewhat as his friend came over. <br><br>He leant into the kiss, felt his breath evaporate, pressed up against his friend hungrily. "Hideki," he mumbled, molding their bodies together. Window be damned, they were high enough that no one would see them, and he hadn't realized how much his body had ached for his friend. "I need you, Hideki," he whispered. He kissed him again, slowly, letting their tongues tangle as they fought for dominance. He took in a shaky breath. <br><br>He kissed him hard, then, molding his slim body up against the other man's. <br><br>"We have about two hours before we have to go to our welcome party at some club. It's gonna be huge, apparently," he murmured, letting his lips trace Hideki's jawline. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>22-09-2010, 19:10:52</strong>
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				Such contact was definitely desired and difficult to resist after spending so much time apart. It did feel like they were drifting apart over the past few months, with Leo doing more things solo as far as the band went, leaving the rest of them behind. Of course, Hideki was not quite as far behind as the others, since he was a rather popular member of the group and was rarely seen without their front man by his side. He was almost synonymous with the slimmer man, for he refused to be pushed out of the spotlight. He had risen with Leo to this level of fame, and he wasn't about to let anything separate them.<br><br>It had been tough, but he stuck with it over the past few weeks, keeping his hopes up that soon, his friend would come back around. Now they were finally in America, thanks to efforts unknown by the guitarist, and he was able to spend some time alone with Leo. He just wished he wasn't so damn exhausted.<br><br>"Two hours, huh? That's just what I need right now… a huge party… at a huge club." Hideki didn't bother suppressing his groan of displeasure, lifting a hand to rub at his eyes. His other hand slid around to press into the other man's lower back, keeping them molded together for the moment. He sighed appreciatively of the lips against his jaw, lowering his head to wage an attack of sorts against Leo's neck. He peppered kisses along the curve of his neck, nipping and suckling at patches of skin, laving attention on anything he could reach.<br><br>"I don't know if I'll last that long," he admitted with a light chuckle, his voice muffled slightly against his neck. It wouldn't have been so bad if he'd been able to get any sleep during their flight, but sleep was something that escaped him when he was in the air. Now he was fading, and the only thing keeping him going was the desire to spend some time with Leo. He hooked his finger under the collar of his shirt, tugging it aside to reveal a smooth collarbone.<br><br>"I need something… coffee, anything to keep me awake…" Hideki was mumbling now, pressing hungry kisses to the front man's throat. His lips burned a trail down to the exposed collarbone, letting the tip of his tongue trace the outline of it. "Once I'm done with you, anyway," he added, smirking a little. Leo was the first item on his agenda, which was admittedly short, but no matter.<br><br>Gripping the smaller man by his hips, he pushed him back into the kitchen, shoving him a bit roughly back against one of the counters. Hideki pulled at Leo's shirt, hauling it up and over his head, then picked up where he left off. His lips latched onto the base of his neck, pinching the skin between his teeth to leave a red mark behind, laying his claim to the vocalist after so long. Hideki nibbled on his neck to ensure his marking would stay for a few days, letting his hands roam over the slight curves of his sides all the while. "It's been too long. I hope you haven't forgotten… you're mine." He growled quietly, flashing a glance up at Leo's face. He bit down especially hard for emphasis, sure to leave a bruise as he nearly broke through the skin, then soothed the ache with a slow swipe of his tongue.<br><br>Leaning down, Hideki pressed his lips to the other man's ear, slipping his hands down to unfasten Leo's pants. "Mine," he repeated, growling in a low, almost predatory way. He nipped at the lobe of his ear, then the shell, hands tugging open Leo‘s pants. Pressing the rock star even tighter against the counter at his back, he slid his hand inside, groping between his legs. "Isn't that right?" Hideki hummed against his ear, fingers curling around the smaller man's shaft and pumping him with slow, lazy strokes. He wanted to hear the words from that golden voice.<br><br>Lifting his other hand, he let his fingers caress the side of Leo's face, regarding him with an undeniably affectionate smile. He stroked through his friend's hair, smoothing it away from his eyes, wanting to look at him uninterrupted and unhindered. "What do you want?" Hideki murmured, little more than a whisper. Two fingers came to brush against his lips, sliding back and forth over the pouty lower lip while he awaited an answer. He knew what he wanted, but he wanted to hear it for himself.<br><br>"Well?" He purred, fingers giving the tip of his arousal a bit of a pinch.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 17:41:06</strong>
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				Leo didn't want to go to the party, either. No one did, really - it was madness to plan a party the day that they arrived, as though they'd somehow be magically adjusted. But a rockstar's life didn't allow for sleep, or much of it, at any point. In any case, they have to deal with it, and have their fun at the club. <br><br>He stayed molded to Hideki's side, enjoying the way their bodies molded together, the way Hideki's larger frame fit his perfectly. He tilted his head back and smiled at the kisses along the column of his throat, gasping as Hideki's tongue traced along his collarbone. He smirked, but his eyes widened when he was guided back into the kitchen.<br><br>He was shoved back against the counter, feeling it press into his back, and Hideki was tugging his shirt off.<br><br>Heat started to build up in him, scalding him from the inside out, and within moments his whole body was surging with pleasure. He grinned when asked if he remembered that he was his, though a low moan escaped him at the bite at his neck. It would be enough to leave a dark mark. At the bite, his hips jerked expectantly, against Hideki's wandering hands.<br><br>His fingers grasped at Hideki's shirt, hauling it off as quickly as he could, wanting his lover to be revealed to him.<br><br>He looked Hideki up and down and practically purred at the sight, eyes meeting the other boy's, his hips quivering as his lover slipped a hand into his unfastened pants and began to stroke him. <br><br>"Yes," he moaned softly, "Yours, all yours..." <br><br>He whimpered as the other man began those lazy strokes, "Hideki..." he panted, "I need...more." Then Hideki asked what he wanted and those blazing eyes met his, a smirk playing on his lips, leaning forwards to trace the shell of the other man's ear, biting suddenly onto the lobe. He moved up for a kiss, their lips pressed hard enough to bruise them, tongue giving battle with the other man.<br><br>"I want <em>you</em>. I need you to fuck me...God, Hideki, I need you to fuck me so hard I can't even walk..."<br><br>He pulled back a bit, then, albeit reluctantly. He grinned up at the other man, dropping to his knees, undoing Hideki's pants. No need for lube - he could slick up the other man just as well with something much warmer and more talented. <br><br>He tugged at Hideki's pants impatiently, and then his prize was revealed, fingers latching reverently around the thick shaft. He licked up the length langorously, under the flared hood, wrapping his tongue in a perfect spiral around the sides. He drew back, tongue dancing all the way, then parted his lips and inch by inch, took Hideki into his mouth. He looked up at the other man, teasing him, head bobbing as his tongue danced along the length of the shaft, curling, toying, teasing out all the little sweet spots.<br><br>Then he pulled back.<br><br>No warning, just pulled back and stood up, stroking Hideki between long, slim fingers as he kissed him, hard.<br><br>"I need you to fuck me, Hideki. Fuck me so hard that I can't be anyone's but yours. Be my drug," he whispered, kissing along his neck, teeth grazing his jawline.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lyseni</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 00:32:20</strong>
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				Hideki could sense how much his friend wanted this from his reactions to his touch, a pleased smirk curling at his lips. It seemed that distance really did make the heart grow fonder, but perhaps the same applied to their bodies as well. It had been quite some time since he'd been able to be intimate with Leo, far longer than he would have preferred, but it didn't matter now. He had the other right where he wanted him, and nothing was going to come between them.<br><br>Not even his phone, which was going off rather obnoxiously in his pocket. Quickly and without much thought, he grabbed the device and hit a button to silence the thing, tossing it some distance away from them on the counter. Whatever it was, it could wait until they were finished. With how eagerly they were pulling at each other's clothing, he didn't expect it would take all that long for them to find that pleasurable high they both were craving, and he didn't mind it in the slightest. It had been far, far too long.<br><br>Their kisses were rough, tongues clashing hungrily in a fierce battle each time their lips met. He knew what Leo wanted before he even voiced the need, but he loved to hear the words drip so erotically from those plush, kiss swollen lips. It was so incredibly arousing to him, and he could feel his length jerk upward in anticipation, putting a strain on the front of his pants.<br><br>A strain that would be relieved soon enough, as Hideki watched the other man drop to his knees before him. He shivered, bracing his hand against the counter as his pants were unfastened and first contact was made, fingers and tongue coming together on his shaft. He groaned, letting his head fall back for a moment, focusing on the sensations that were quickly bringing him to full arousal. Fingers threaded into the other's dark hair, gripping at the back of his head, just needing to touch the other man while that wicked tongue of his slithered against his length. "F-Fuck, Leo…"<br><br>It certainly was the mouth of a rockstar, and Hideki was helpless against the feel of wet hot velvet enveloping him suddenly. His grip on the counter tightened, fingers streaking across the surface as he looked down to watch Leo take him into his mouth, blushing when their eyes met. A sound slipped from his lips, something like a breathless whimper when the other started to bob on his length, making his hips jerk forward instinctively. He might've been content to slide in and out of his friend's mouth, but there were more pressing issues at hand.<br><br>His grunt of protest was cut off by Leo's crushing lip lock, which he responded to just as eagerly, feeling that powerful surge of desire rise up in him. It only took a few words to get Hideki riled up, and the singer seemed to know just what to say to get the guitarist in that mode. It would pay off handsomely for them both, as desire and frustration mixed together in a caustic combination.<br><br>In one swift, fluid motion, he turned Leo around and shoved him down against the counter, bending him over the cool marble top. With one hand, Hideki tugged at the other's pants, pulling them down to bunch around his ankles. His other hand kept his friend pinned down, fingers fisted in his hair while he pressed his head against the counter, turned to the side so he could see his face. "You're mine, Leo… I won't let anyone else have you." His tone was uncharacteristically low, almost snarling the words to the smaller man beneath him. He thought of his lover's stalker, of all the men who were probably lusting after the rock star at that very moment… men who would kill to be in his shoes right about now.<br><br>Hideki smirked, more than satisfied with that thought. No, they would never be able to do this to Leo. Not if he could help it.<br><br>Shifting his hips a bit, he eased his own pants down and nudged his friend's legs apart, just enough to give him better access to what lay in between. Keeping his hand on Leo's head, pushing him down, he used the other to guide himself, positioning himself with his tip pressed against the warm, twitching pucker of his entrance. Giving a few short, teasing grinds against him, Hideki grit his teeth and dug his fingers into the man's slim hip, barely issuing a warning before he moved.<br><br>"Scream for me," he whispered, almost seeming to purr. He pressed into Leo suddenly, splitting him open with a single brutal thrust, filling him without giving him time to adjust. He only stopped once he was fully hilted in the other man, letting out a choked moan at the vice-like grip that seized around his length, pulsing and twitching against his sudden intrusion. "N-Nngh…" Hideki's fingers gripped him tighter, nails scratching at his hip while fingers pulled at his hair, almost like he was trying to push himself even deeper into him.<br><br>He was quick to recover, and once Leo's body relaxed enough for him to move, he did. He drew his hips back and thrust into him again, then again, setting into a rather rough but steady pace. Hideki leaned over him, taking his hand away from his hip so he could support himself with his arm, his hair tickling at the other man's back as he pounded him into the counter. He panted, looking at him from behind the fringe of dark hair that spilled into his face, shrouding his eyes. "Nnh, Leo…" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Twist [Sho and x Kitty x]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sho</strong> on <strong>26-09-2010, 02:10:07</strong>
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				He loved Hideki's eyes, his lips. He loved watching his friend's reactions to the way he bobbed his head up and down, letting that sinful tongue slide over the hot flesh that was heavy on his tongue, tasting him in a way that he doubted anyone had ever done before. He loved it even more when he friend suddenly turned him around, slamming him into the counter, fast enough to crush the breath out of him. His ribs ached as his lover fisted his fingers in his hair and practically snarled at him that no one else could have him. His eyes fluttered shut in bliss, feeling safe and secure in that moment, even as his lover's and his own desires soared up to meet. <br><br>Oh, and he loved when Hideki told him to scream, but even more so when he <em>made</em> him scream.<br><br>And he did.<br><br>Leo's scream tore out of his billion-dollar throat, the throat that had sold them so many records, when his closest friend suddenly sank into his body. He screamed again, gasping for breath on the counter, his fingers scrambling against the cold marble that gave him no purchase between it and the rock-hard body pinning him down.<br><br>Hideki's hand on his head kept his cheek pressed to the counter, the tight jeans at his ankles keeping him from moving too much, utterly trapped beneath his lover.<br><br>And he fucking <em>loved</em> it. <br><br>"Fuck...Hideki, fuck..." he gasped, crying out as his lover suddenly withdrew and then slammed back into him once more, bracing himself on the counter. <br><br>Pale, slim fingers splayed on the counter, paler eyes squeezed shut tightly and his body quivered with each thrust. <br><br>His hips rocked back to meet them, already feeling that desire eating him up from inside, pushing him so close to the edge so soon. "Hideki, please, please...fuck, I need you...more..." <br><br>He screamed again, then screamed "Hideki!" loudly enough that it echoed around the austere kitchenette. His fingers were white, digging at the marble, hips tilting back and rocking to meet each brutal, aching thrust into his burning body. <br><br>His muscles clenched around Hideki with each thrust, quivering, begging for more with every inch of his body.<br><br>"I need you," he gasped, "I need you..." he whispered it, then, a hoarse cry tearing itself from between his lips once more. "Nnh..." He bit his bottom lip, perfectly white, even teeth digging into the plush flesh. He cried out with each thrust, his lover tearing the sounds from his throat, his hand tilting back at just the right angle to brush Hideki's fingers where he was bracing himself on the counter.<br><br>They needed each other, and they intoxicated each other, their desire exploding from within their bodies to become...this, this glorious moment. <br><br>"Hideki!" <br><br>Another raspy cry, that voice tapering off like it was a song, like he was whispering a lover's name onstage so that the crowd would scream and imagine it was each of their names that he was whispering to them like a siren's song. Their frustration spilled over them, desire overtook them, and Leo's heart hammered in his ears, seemingly in time with the thrusts that made the two of them one.<br><br>"Oh...Hideki, I'm so close, I'm...<em>ah</em>..."<br><br>He tipped his head back, full lips parting, those pale, hazy eyes tilted back over his shoulder, watching his lover with unadulterated pleasure. "More, more...Hideki!" <br><br>He wouldn't last much longer. Not with Hideki slamming into him at that steady pace, forcing his body to submit beneath him. If he hadn't had the counter beneath him and Hideki's body behind him, he would have collapsed forwards onto his knees. "Nngh..." No one else could do this to him. No one else could make his body ache like it did for Hideki. Hideki had him so hard he thought he'd explode, burst at the seams. "Please...I'm so..." He was so close, so close to that edge. They were rising fast towards it, and he knew neither of them would last long.
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