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Ryo
Ahh. There it is. The thing that seems to be the bane of my existence each morning. If only yesterdays me thought more kindly about today's me, they would have closed the darn curtains before sleeping. A deep groan escapes my tired mouth. I sit up in my bed which seems far more comfortable than it ever had, practically begging me to stay put. A loud vibration buzzing cross my marble kitchen counter can be heard across the room.
Well of course. Duty calls.
I stumble out of my bed dragging my feet behind me in a languid matter to the phone that does not want to stop ringing.
"OII RYOO! Could you wake up any faster!" Asagi chuckled as spoke.
"Ahh, good morning to you as well. Now what is it you need from me this early?" I breathed out in a lazy tone.
"Now now there tiger. Your little lioness wants to take you sight seeing. Get dressed. I'll be there in 20 !"
"Hey wai-" Of course he'd hang up before I could argue that at all.
I lazily drag my feet to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth.
"Asagi, darn guy " I laugh out loud to myself.
Not having enough time to hop in the shower. I head to my room to pick an outfit for the day. My eyes fall upon my favorite black pants and and a simple grey shirt to match. That'll do.
I get dressed in a bit of a rush knowing him, he'll probably be here any minute.
As expected a knock on the door follows as soon as I slip on my leather coat.
I reach to open the door but it swings open before I get to it.
"Come on come onnn! you take so long slow poke !" I groan and grab my wallet and phone, shoving them in my pocket as I push him out the door and follow behind him.
"Please tell me you have something 'Ohhh so amazing ' to show me at this time of day, Asagi." I laugh out.
"Why of course. Its your first day in my beloved city, and yours truly-" Speaking in an low evocative tone.
Spinning on his heels to face me, bending down slightly and places my hand in his kissing it softly.
"Will be your tour guide today !" His grin stretches wide from ear to ear.
I laugh at the way he expects me to be angry with him after his little show he put on. Instead I simply swat him way with the hand of mine he holds.
A little childish pout contorts his lips as he groans. I placed my hand upon that fluffy mass that one could call hair and ruffled his silky black locks. Earning a slight chuckle from the man feigning disappointment.
"Come along young one. Where are we going anyways? " I spoke out in a comforting tone.
His eyes lit up like stars as though he had the best news in the world.
"I've got to take you shopping of course. There's no way you can come visit my bar dressed like that! " He threw his thin arm around my shoulder and pull me closer to him.
"You're gonna have tons of fun tonight!" He retracted his hands from my nape and laughed menacingly.
This damn guy.
Asagi took me to various stores, shoving me in several change rooms with mountains of clothing to try on. Honestly after all that we had done today, sleep sounded like utopia. Something I could almost grasp. That is until I remembered Asagi expected me to be at the bar for 10 tonight.
I dressed in brand new snug fitting leather pants, and a form fitted black dress shirt. I glaced down at my phone realizing I had taken too long in the shower and now only have 15 minutes to make my way to Asagi's work.
I gathered my phone house keys and wallet, shoving them in the pocket of my favorite leather jacket. Laced up my large black leather boots and was on my way. That guys never gonna let me off the hook if I don't get there by ten.
Reaching my destination, I squinted reading the glowing red sign of the bar.
'The Rose Croix'
A faint smile falling upon my lips had me happily strutting through the heavy black doors. The decor of the bar was a crimson blood red along with many black accents. Red velvet curtains hung from windows and fitted over the booth seats and stools.
And of course. Many roses adorned building. Filling the bar with a scent of rose and liquor.
I made my way over to a stool at the bar and watched as Asagi realized my presence. His face planted with a large grin as he spun from a very drunk customer to face me.
" Ryo , you made it!" His words bursting with ebullience. Glacing at the watch on his wrist, he smiled.
"And lucky you. You're on time for once." He feigned a surprised gasp cocking his head to face me once again.
"Quiet you. Just get me a drink will ya?" I sighed slouching into my seat.
Asagi quickly got to work on making my drink. After placing the glass down in front of me slipping a coaster underneath it. I realized his eyes trailed to something behind me.
I slapped the counter lightly and raised my other hand to wave in front of his face.
"Earth to Asagi ~, you in there?" He smiled and nodded his head.
"The queen arrives." He spoke in a proud tone.
I swallowed the bitter taste left on my tongue. Ahh certainly this being a gay bar it must frequent in queens of all sorts.
I couldn't mask a laugh that bubbled in my throat thinking of what type of queen he was referring to. Perhaps a 6'3 man dressed in a bright pink dress with heels. That'd be amusing truthfully.
Asagi still seemed to be off in his own world. Making drinks and dazing out. His baby face peaked up from the drink he was making. As did his hand which waved flamboyantly at someone across the bar.
A sweet scent filled my senses. Something like a bittersweet tea. A fragrant rose that filled this bar. The man seated himself next to me.
His curled golden hair falling on his broad shoulders. He wore black dress pants paired with a black t-shirt and a black blazer to match. His stems encased by heeled leather boots. Very very large heels.
More interested in the queen that had apparently entered the bar, I glanced behind myself to find nothing of particular interest. No one earning the stares as though they were queen. However many eyes were falling upon the counter I was seated at.
I turned back around to throw a slight glance to the man seated beside me. I gulped at the sight of his features. Shaking myself out of it I reached for my glasses and downed the whole thing in one go. The taste making me frown a bit.
Asagi made his way over to my seat once more. Instead this time turning to face the man beside me.
"The usual please." The man spoke out in a husky voice.
"Coming right up!" Asagi spoke in a cheerfully.
A glass was placed in front of him on a coaster. The glass filled with a light pink liquid. Most likely a cosmopolitan or something of the sort.
The man took the glass and fled towards a booth seat which sat plenty of people. I turned my head to watch at he walked away. His hips swaying softly. His stride declaring that he owned the floor that he walked on.
" AHEM. Ryo why don't you just go talk to him instead of stalking him. You're making ME feel awkward with the way you're staring him down!" Asagi spat out.
"I wasn't staring." I spoke.
"Yeah, and I'm a fucking unicorn. Of course you were staring at him. Heck everyone's staring at him. Go say him to him dammit."
I faced him and smiled tapping on my glass with my nail.
He grabbed my glass and filled it once more, placing it in front of me.
"You need a little alcoholic courage to go say hi?" Asagi said with a sigh.
"Hey, I'll take any help I can get as long as you'll stop pestering me."
He groaned as he watched me slug back the drink and lick the remaining drop from my bottom lip.
Wearing a large smirk. He shot a wink my way.
"Go get em, King." I shot him a glare for the nick name before standing from my seat.
I made my way over to a booth seat directly across from the man. I sat down and slouched slightly. Letting my legs fall open comfortably. I stared in his direction waiting for his notice, whistling out a tune to myself.
Once his eyes finally caught mine I noticed just how handsome he really was. He wore light blue contacts making him look exotic of all sorts. His lips a soft pink.
I smiled in his general direction and lifted my hand to make a come hither motion.
He smiled to the crowd he sat with before standing up and walking to my table. I sat up from my slouched position I was in.
"Bonjour." He spoke in a low hushed voice.
"May I sit here?" He gestured to the seat beside me. I nodded nervously and looked up at him.
"Im Ryo," I spoke out in a anxious tone.
A small giggle erupted from his soft lips.
" I'm Kamijo." He reached down an grabbed my hand. Placing a sweet kiss on top. I gulped at the sight. His eyes staring back at my own. His teeth pulling his bottom lip lightly.
" Want to go somewhere better?" His voice, a sultry thing that could only be heard of in dreams.
"That'd be nice." I stood up and pulled his body close to mine by his waist.
Grabbing the back of my neck he tugged me down softly so that his lips could graze my neck and whisper against my skin.
"Have you tasted the tongue of the french, Ryo"