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In a blink of an eye, everything fell apart
In a blink of an eye, fluttering of the humming bird became a singular motion.
In a blink of an eye, some brat accidentally let go of his red balloon.
In a blink of an eye, Rohan saw a familiar pompadour closing on him.
Than a loud crash!
Frightened birds chirped and twirl away.
Oxygen were pushed out of Rohan’s lung as heavy weight were pushed on top of him.
The world was upside down as he witnessed a stranger running further up a head.
He saw Okuyasu chasing after the guy but was cut off by the rushing train. The young delinquent raise his hand up to summon his stand, but young Koichi came screeching halt and grabbed the hem of Okuyasu’s shirt.
“If you use The Hand, the enemy will be squashed by the train! He’ll die!”
The bigger teen stomped with frustration.
“Damn it! He got away!! Koichi! Send Echoes over!”
As the two friends fret about, Rohan groan against the weight. When the solid wall of muscle moved away from his face, Rohan coughed.
Augh! Of course! Leave it to Josuke Higashikata ruin his perfect stroll.
He was out researching but must the over grown man child crash into him??!!!
When the over grown creature shook his head, Rohan could tell Josuke was bit out of it.
Blinking for a moment, he focused on the person below him. Rohan sneered at the teen.
“Oh good, you noticed that I’m down here. Now get off me you oaf!”
Josuke does not flinch.
“Didn’t you hear me?! Has falling down finally disconnected your brain or something?! Hey!!!!”
Two more blink, then Josuke pure blue eyes morphed into something…..it wasn’t hate, it looked far too….soft. He had seen Josuke’s rage face and what the larger older teen had wasn’t it. Josuke‘s eyes were half lid like as if he was having a sugar sweet dream. There’s a light flush to his face, not intense like anger.
It baffled Rohan when Josuke sighed at him.
“Rohan….”
Josuke’s gaze were tender and glowing. What Josuke said next caused unnatural chill down on Rohan’s spine.
“ You ’ re so beautiful … .. ”
Eh? What the hell? In a second, Rohan saw all too familiar shoujo troupe.
In slow motion Josuke closed his full lashed eyes and inched closer to Rohan with his perfect, pouty puckered lips.
Wha -what is he doing?!!!
“Do you see him Koichi?!”
The short teen sighed in defeat.
“No. He blended in with the crowd. Echoes can’t track him anymore…”
Before Okuyasu ask for the next plan, he and Koichi heard a desperate screech.
When the two teen turn toward the sound, Koichi’s mouth fell open in shock.
“JOSUKE????!!!!”
While Okuyasu cackled like a 3rd grader and pointed toward the figure on the ground.
“HA HA HA HA!!! JOSUKE’S ABOUT TO SWALLOW ROHAN!!!”
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“Hey old man, you stalking me? If so get lost!”
The girl with dagger like eyes glared at the much bigger man who walked beside her. The man in white adjust his hats and calmly spoke.
“I’m going to a café. Stop assuming and mind your own business.”
He was too old to call the immature girl a bitch and yell at her. He knows better now. Especially now that he had fathered a little girl, he won't be too thrilled if a random man calls his own daughter a bitch.
Morioh had a mighty fine weather that day. The sun’s heat was mild and the sweet wind made the clouds rolled and stretched over the cheerfully blue sky.
Saturday.
Oh sweet Saturday!
Along with wonderful weather, the towns folk were shuffling about and enjoying the ice cream vender. Couples shyly held hands and strolled around the bakery. Families were having a picnic and students who took a break from studies were catching up and popped open a ramune.
Of course, Jotaro and Yukako had to ruin the family friendly atmosphere by wafting out dangerous vibes as they traveled.
How terrifying.
Yukako clicked her tongue as she checked her wrist watch.
“I’m going to the café! You are definitely stalking me!”
The marine biologist rolled his eyes at the accusations.
“Good grief. I have more important business than stalking you.”
Jotaro found the young girl annoying, but he considered her personality tolerable.
One thing was sure, this girl had a strong vibe to her.
She must be a stand user.
They continue to glare at each other until Jotaro and Yukako arrived at Magotts. At the balcony table, Koichi noticed the two figure coming toward them.
“Ah! Yukako! Jotaro-san!”
The knife in Yukako’s eyes disappeared and morphed into something horribly fluffy.
“ Koichi-kun~~~ ♡♡♡ ! ”
Teen girls are terrifying creatures that can morph! If she had lived under water, Jotaro might have considered writing thesis on her.
Bowing respectfully, Koichi introduced Yukako to the taller man.
“Jotaro-san! This is Yukako, the girl I’ve been talking about.”
Yukako raised her brow at that. Koichi had always talked about how strong and amazing this “Jotaro-san” was. But apparently she had been bad mouthing her boyfriend’s hero.
She kept her eyes on him and spoke flatly.
“Hello.”
Jotaro nodded in respond. On multiple occasion Koichi mentioned about his beloved girlfriend. From what he gathered from Koichi, Yukako was affectionate and considerate girl with deep insight.
Though the boy had failed to mention that the girl had a sharp edge to her.
Yet…..was Jotaro any different?
Aside her overly sweet demeanor to the short teen, not really.
The girl’s attitude reminded Jotaro of himself.
Pointing at Yukako, he nodded at Koichi’s direction.
“She has a good personality. Take care of her Koichi.”
Koichi scratched the back of his neck and smiled while Yukako blushed.
Huh, maybe the old guy wasn’t bad after all.
Jotaro noticed Okuyasu waving at him and stuffed his face with sponge cake. Across from the young delinquent was the mangaka.
Perhaps he didn’t knew that the two of them had arrived. The artist had his face buried in his hands and won’t budge.
Looking around, Jotaro huffed.
“Where’s Josuke?”
The question had provoked Rohan and the slim man slammed his palm at the table’s surface.
“ DON ’ T EVEN UTTER THAT NAME!!!! ”
Jotaro stared, and went back on checking his surrounding.
“I got the call Koichi. Josuke’s been acting bizarre?”
Koichi was busy comforting the upset artist.
“It’s okay Rohan-sensei! I’m sure there’s a logical explanation!”
“There’s nothing logical Koichi! What we had witnessed was the end sign! The world’s ending!”
Rohan than returned groaning into his hand. Okuyasu smirked at Jotaro.
Oh … ..it ’ s gonna be a surprise.
Yukako sat beside Koichi and gave him the “why-are-you-babying-him?” look.
The smaller boy awkwardly smiled and pat at Rohan’s back.
“It’ll be okay sensei, I –“
Okuyasu interrupted him by shoving the sponge cake in his mouth. He than point toward the certain direction and grinned mischievously.
“Here comes Josuke!”
Rohan‘s body stiffen upon hearing that name. His eyes fixated on the tall teen came running with plastic bag filled with snacks.
Jotaro tried take a closer look at him, but the young uncle swoop pass him and completely ignored everyone else.
Except Rohan.
The artist stared at Josuke with horror as he slide right next to him and wrapped his arms around his shoulder.
Dreamy blue eyes twinkled as Josuke winked at Rohan with blinding smile.
“Hey baby~♡! Missed me?”
Cold chill ran down on Rohan‘s spin as Josuke bashfully blushed at his own words. Okuyasu was busy pounding at the table and laughed obnoxiously. The short teen only glanced at Josuke worriedly. The new arrivals were at lost.
Indeed.
There was a problem.
The pompadoured teen shook the plastic bag and snacks poured out on Rohan‘s lap.
“Which type of snack do you like Rohan? I got the popular ones!”
Rohan only glared at Josuke with bitter disgust. Of course, the teen noticed Rohan's displeasure and attempted to pull out a pokey from the box.
"Rohan, do you like chocolate? I think pocky might be a good start!"
He then begins to feed the smaller man while the artist wiggled about like a wet cat.
"Dude! I want some!!!"
Okuyasu whined, yet the cry from the best friend was ignored. The pompadoured teen happily held up the pocky stick toward Rohan.
"Open up Rohan~~~~! Say "ahhhhh"~~!"
Rohan was pushing away from Josuke with all his might but by golly the bigger teen might not even know his own strength.
Yukako's lower eye lid twitched and Koichi had that cringing smile.
Something about that scene had reminded of the couple their past....uh....dynamics before they actually got along.
Jotaro observed all of it quietly.
"Koichi, has Rohan read through Josuke's condition?"
The smaller boy shook his head.
"No. Rohan-sensei was too freaked out and he refuses to."
Jotaro than took a pen and a small note pad from his pocket and jotted down something. The young man with green eyes was struggling to escape Josuke's puckering lips and the bigger teen tried to do the POCKY CHALLENGE!!!!
The older man in white ripped the paper from the note and handed to Rohan.
"Don't let Josuke see it."
With a shove, Josuke got the message and moved away from Rohan with a pouted. Meanwhile, Rohan read the note. His eyes traced over the paper and his emerald eyes widen.
He growled at the marine biologist.
"ARE YOU INSANE???! ARE YOU TRYING TO GET ME KILLED??!!"
But the older man dismissed Rohan's reaction and crossed his arms.
"My theory is that you WON'T die."
Rohan swallowed hard. He repositioned himself to face Josuke, then the artist coughed.
"Josuke, your hair style is f**king ugly."
Koichi and Okuyasu's mouth fell open.
Oh my God they should call the ambulance and the priest!!!!
The teen with silver hair couldn't believe Rohan had said that. Did Jotaro-san instruct him to?! No way!!!
By than the teen with scar noticed Josuke's shoulders shaking. He had hung his head down and didn't look up.
He must be fuming with rage!!!!
"Oi Josuke, bro! Don't-!"
A sigh.....
Eh? Not a roar?
With sad puppy eyes, Josuke pouted.
"Rohan....if you really don't like it....I'll.....I'll change it....."
Was the world about to end?
Has the kingdom come?
Was it raining cats and dogs?
Is left the right and the right is left?
In which world did Josuke Higashikata was willing to change out his pompadour for someone else?!
Scooching closer, Josuke engulfed with Rohan with affectionate hug.
"Rohan don't hate me~~~~!!!"
The two friends jumped from their seat and hollered with shock.
"JOSUKE????!!!!"
Rohan was relief that Josuke didn't pummel him to death on the side walk
But that didn't meant he was any comfortable. He blushed at the hug. Dear lord Josuke was muscular. He didn't like having their bodies so up close and squished together. That perfect full lips was inches away from his own face! Out of anger and..... embarrassment maybe? Rohan hissed at the larger teen.
"Release me at once!!!"
Those command only encouraged Josuke to hold him tighter and spoke to him in sing-song manner.
"I don't wannna~~~!"
"You shit face brat! You think this is some kind of joke?!"
Yukako was perplexed by all of it. While Jotaro viewed the scene before him, he instructed Rohan again.
"Stand next to me."
Rohan glared daggers at him, but that request gave him an excuse to wiggle away from Josuke's grip.
"What? So you can bullshit me with-"
Jotaro placed his hand on Rohan's shoulder and drew him close.
Koichi and Okuyasu’s eyes grew wide as Jotaro made advancement on Rohan. The marine biologist tilted Rohan's chin up so that they were making a full eye contact.
"Spend the night with me."
Rohan's nose crinkled at that.
"Eh?"
A sharp wind struck toward Jotaro, but with bust of light, Star Platinum blocked the attack!
Who?!
Koichi and Okuyasu moved apart and stared at the direction of where the attack had come from.
Crazy Diamond!
….Josuke?
Stomping toward his older nephew, Josuke yanked Rohan away from the other man and held on to him possessively. He growled at Jotaro like a young lion ready fight for a mate.
"What shitting stunt yer trying to pull???? Huhhhhh ??? YOU WANNA FIGHT OLD MAN???!!!"
All knew Josuke had deep respect for Jotaro and the fact that he was acting out against his older nephew was strange.
Nodding thoughtfully, Jotaro pointed at Josuke.
"Rohan. If you think it's right, I believe you should use Heaven's Door now."
Something that Rohan had been dreading to do. But if he dragged it any longer, it won't be beneficial.
He tapped at Josuke's face and called out his Stand.
"HEAVEN'S DOOR!"
With the rattling of pages split opening from the face, Josuke tumbled down and took Rohan with him. Other gathered around as Rohan begin to flipped through Josuke's pages.
Koichi peered over behind Rohan
"Is anything different sensei?"
"Give me sec, I'm checking on it.
All seemed fairly normal, his day page started out with the stuff he ate for breakfast.
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The yakisoba was pretty good, but I want European breakfast tomorrow! Better surprise mom with my awesome cooking skills!
Meeting up with Okuyasu and Koichi to purchase the newest released game called Silent Hill.
I got the last game in the store!!! Sweet!!!
Wait, some dude is stalking us.
Shit he's been glaring at us.
Probably a Stand user.
What does he want?
That bastard strike at us!
Definitely a foe!!! Enemy stand user!!!!
HE'S MAKING A RUN FOR IT!!! GOT A CATCH THAT BASTARD!!!
I GOT HIM !!!
Oh shit! I'm hit, I...!!!!!!
Rohan.....?
Rohan.......Rohan.....Rohan.....Rohan.....Rohan.....Rohan.....Rohan.....
ROHAN KISHIIBE.
I'M IN LOVE WITH ROHAN KISHIBE! I'M IN LOVE WITH ROHAN KISHIBE! I'M IN LOVE WITH ROHAN KISHIBE! I'M IN LOVE WITH ROHAN KISHIBE! I'M IN LOVE WITH ROHAN KISHIBE!
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Rohan fingered at the last page. How strange. He had never seen such page before.
White ink and jet-black paper.
That was indeed abnormal.
Others too, noticed the drastic change in the page.
Okuyasu scratched the back of his head and snorted.
"Just thinking out loud here, I'm guessing the enemy stand user made Josuke fall in love with Rohan? Like, Rohan was the first person that he saw before falling."
Jotaro glanced around the surrounding area.
"Theoretically, yes."
They knew of the protocol.
Sighing, Koichi patted the dust off from his knees.
"Which means, we gotta hunt the enemy stand user...."
Okuyasu spit at the ground.
"Beat his ass-"
Adjusting his hat, Jotaro huffed.
"-Only than Josuke will turn back to normal."
How Rohan hated the protocol!!!
Well....at least what Josuke was feeling for him wasn't real.
That....that's good.....
Yukako tapped at the back of Rohan's head and gestured.
"You know people are staring at you right?"
Huh?
WHY DID NO ONE TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS LAYING ON TOP OF JOSUKE???
He closed Josuke's pages and was about to scramble off.
But could not move.
What the hell?
Josuke was holding onto him and bashfully glanced down.
"Um.....I'm....a LOVE kinda guy.....but....if you're into P.D.A...."
He than closed his eyes and puckered toward Rohan.
"I'M NOT INTO ANYTHING!!!! KOICHI HELP ME!!!!!"
He turn from Josuke as the young man with pompadour begins to kiss down on his neck.
This was an absolute nightmare! The public were watching and giggling at them!!!!
"GAHHHHH!!!! KOICHI!!!!"
In embarrassment, Koichi covered his eyes with his hands.
"There's nothing I can do about that...."
Yukako glared at the pathetic artist on the ground.
"Grow a penis and endure it like a man! Stop asking Koichi for help."
Okuyasu crouched over and took multiple pictures with Rohan's camera.
"Don't you worry too much about it sensei! Jotaro, Koichi and I'll hunt down the guy!"
Hiding behind Koichi, Rohan pointed toward Josuke accusingly.
"I can't handle any moment being smothered by that ape! And you stop taking pictures!!!"
The young delinquent grinned as he joggled the camera in his hand.
"Come on sensei! Think of this as a chance to get some funny photo for black mail! And besides, you can also think of it as some sort of research material for your manga!"
Mentioning manga perked Rohan's interest.
Hmm.....well....his story never had any romance. It was fine by him but because there was never a presence of one, the long running story, Pink Dark Boy was criticized for lacking emotion and heart.
Perhaps experiencing all of it might serve him well.
"Ugh fine.....I'll view this misfortune as an opportunity."
Besides, blackmail material sounded too good to pass.
Now smirking at Josuke, Rohan tapped at his left cheek.
"How about a kiss Josuke? Real wet one and Okuyasu will take a pic for us!"
Josuke shyly smiled as he stood up and his best friend was stifling the laughter.
Jotaro and Koichi was having a discussion where to go and whom they are looking for.
But Yukako had a stern look on her face. After smacking Okuyasu on the back of his head, the teen girl twist away.
"I'm leaving. This is all bullshit."
The little boyfriend was perplexed by it.
"Yukako?"
"Call me when Josuke turns back normal."
There was bit sadness in her eyes as she glanced at Josuke one last time.
"Make sure your dumb friends don't play around with Josuke's feeling. Heart break is a bitch."
He didn't question her, Koichi knew whatever Yukako was speaking of would come into the light later.
"Umm...okay."
Before he can be lost in thoughts, there was a gasp.
Flash went off from the camera.
Rohan's eyes were widen and......
Josuke was kissing him.....
Josuke was kissing Rohan!!!!!
The young man with pompadour sighed lovingly into the kiss and fluttered his full lashes. When their lips were parted, Josuke eagerly held Rohan's hands.
"Like that Rohan?"
Tears formed on Rohan's eyes. His lips trembled and the heat gathered on his cheeks.
"YOU IDIOT I WAS IMPLYING ON THE CHEEK NOT MY LIPS!!!!"
The artist tear himself away and wiped away the angry tears. But Josuke walked over to face the artist.
"Oh! S-sorry about that Rohan! I was pretty sure you were talking about kiss on the lips when you said a "wet one"."
Screw research material! Rohan simply could not stand it anymore!
"Get away from me brat! I can't stand playing around with a kid!!!"
Yet Josuke trapped Rohan in a bear hug.
"I'm 24 now! I'm also graduating collage next month so you can't treat me like a kid!"
"Age doesn’t matter! If you act like a brat, YOU ARE A BRAT!"
Normally, this lead to Josuke becoming angry and lash out at Rohan. But that never came. He only kissed the top of Rohan's head and snuggled into his neck.
"You're so cute when you're angry~! Ro~Ro~~!"
Ro.....Ro Ro?....
Rohan wanted to vomit blood.
Koichi felt bad for both.
Okuyasu kept on taking pictures.
And Jotaro wanted to find the enemy and get it over with.
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They left him!
Cowards! Jerks! The lot of them!
Except Koichi, he's an angel.
The three of them left in order to catch the enemy and restore Josuke the way he was. But now.... the two of them were sitting on the park bench like an idiot.
Josuke kept glancing at his feet and whenever their eyes meet, he would turn his head away.
Rohan didn't know which was worst.
The shy Josuke or the flirty Josuke.
Both of them were pretty embarrassing and horrible in their own special way.
One fact he hated the most was that Josuke looked really good being shy or flirty. The artist too, glanced at Josuke and sketched his face on the large sketch book.
It.....looked nice.
Well, that's because of his talent! Not because Josuke's face was all that great or anything!
"So....Rohan....."
Josuke held onto Rohan's shoulder and drew him close. At this point Rohan was too tired to fight off Josuke's hugs.
Besides....they weren't TOO bad.
Man this bastard was touchy with people he was.....in "love' with.
Haah....in "love" huh?
What a bullshitting concept....
Rohan was poked out from his thoughts when Josuke pointed toward a shop across from them.
"Wanna go to the arcades? It’ll be fun!"
What's so great about loud obnoxious area with sticky door handle? Rohan could make multiple reasons why he would reject such idea.
But Josuke was getting handsy and bored.
Not a good combination for the teen with pleading blue eyes.
Closing the sketch book, Rohan rolled his eyes.
"Fine but I'm NOT going to be your wallet man, got it?"
Josuke practically bounced on his toe as he lead the way.
"It's going to be super fun! I guarantee it!"
Rohan wished Josuke wasn't holding his hands.....yet.....
Something within him just wanted to hold on....
The mangaka blinked at that.
Wait....what?....
When they entered the arcade, Rohan was welcomed with smell of cigar and dirty air. Not only that, he felt really out of place.
The most occupants were smelly teenagers who look like they skip classes and repeated grades. This wasn’t an arcade. It was den for delinquents! Josuke could pass despite he was good looking, mainly because of his pompadour. But Rohan…..perhaps wearing his white outfit which revealed his mid section wasn’t the best choice. Not only that, Rohan was too clean, sharp and smelled nicer than anyone who had walked in there.
And his presence could not be ignored.
He was the prettiest thing that walked in, and hungry eyes kept their tab on him.
Noticing that Rohan’s face had become gloomy, Josuke squeezed his hand and winked at him.
"Not bad for a first date right?"
The heat in Rohan's ears drummed at the artist pulled his hand away from Josuke.
"Don't get too ahead of yourself! Who said it's a date anyway?"
The taller young man only chuckled and walked beside him.
"What do you want to try sensei? I got couple of coins left!"
Rohan crossed his arms and shrugged.
“You pick. I don’t care for games as much.”
Scanning his eyes to see what was available, Josuke happily pointed at one particular arcade game.
“O.K., how about King of Fighters?”
There, at the far corner of the room was a colorful arcade machine, inviting them have a fun at the challenge. The wear and tear of the machine was obvious, but something about it had charm.
Popping the coin in, Josuke urged Rohan to stand next to him.
The mangaka rolled his eyes, just how low was he going to fall in order to entertain Josuke?
Josuke rolled the control stick in his palm and selected a character for himself.
Of course, he had selected Kyo Kunsanagi.
There were many similarities between the two, Kyo and Josuke were around the same age and built, and they both had long legacy within their family names. Something about fighting ancient evil and shit.
Pointing at the screen, Josuke beamed.
“Wanna compete against each other or should be team up?”
Obvious answer for Rohan.
“One on one.”
Grabbing the next set of control stick, Rohan had choose.....
Chang Koehan ?!
Josuke’s confused expression made Rohan snort.
“What?”
The taller young man spoke through his dumb foundress.
“I... figured you would choose more glamourous looking character.”
Understandable assumption, but Rohan corrected him.
“Your character is short range fighter and only uses offense. My character is long range, and he is capable of both offense and defense.”
Rohan had planned out already! Josuke whined at the mangaka beside him.
“Wait that’s not fair!”
The artist will show him no mercy!
He clicked play.
Here is goes!!!
The character with vastly different style appeared in the flashing screen and it was on! Josuke and Rohan smashed the colorful buttons with their fingers and yanked at the control screen.
Kyo (P1-Josuke) VS Chang (P2- Rohan)
Josuke’s character was faster, he leaped around the screen and stood right behind Rohan’s. His attack was fatal, but was thrown back by the offense Rohan’s character had thrown at him.
Before Kyo could approach, Chang had struck him with an iron ball.
Knock Out!
While Josuke pouted with annoyance, Rohan smirked at his victory.
“How does it feel to lose Josuke? You can’t cheat even if you want to!”
But Josuke refused to call it a quit!
“You had only one the first round! There’s still two more rounds!”
The countdown had begun.
Round two!!!
This time, Josuke didn’t waited around for Rohan to use the iron ball on him. The only difference between Rohan and Josuke was that, Josuke had spent more time in the arcade! He knew all the tricks and special combo.
Right, left. Up, Up! Dodge and ---!
Josuke clicked the blue button once and red one twice, which caused Kyo unleash his special combo attack!
Knock Out!
There was that smug face Rohan hated! The smaller artist growled at the taller young man.
“What?! How did-? YOU CHEATED JOSUKE!”
Josuke dismissed the accusation and happily danced on the spot.
“It’s called SKILLS Rohan sensei! Something I have worked on for a long time~!”
“Don’t just dance yet Higashikata! There’s one more round.”
True, but Josuke decided to make it more interesting.
“Alright than, whoever loses the last round will receive a punishment!”
Oh this is nice.
Rohan raised one of his brows at him.
“And the winner?”
Josuke hummed.
“Will receive a reward of course!”
That caused Rohan to crotch down like a prey over the control system.
“You have just dug yourself a grave Higashitaka! Prepared to kneel and kiss my feet!”
Rohan expected Josuke to throw in a cocky and confidant remark. But instead, when he slightly turned to look at him the taller man with pure blue eyes was smiling.
Watching Rohan pumped up and excited had brought joy to Josuke.
Oh so fondly.....
As if Rohan was the most important thing in the world for him.
And....something inside of Rohan drop.
This is.....
But his thoughts never reached conclusion, the screen flashed and the announcer screamed out.
FINAL ROUND!!!!
Sound of the clicking of the button was ferocious. Rohan had watched which button Josuke had pressed last time and summoned out the special attack for Chang.
Jumping, attacking and dodging.
The fight was neck to neck.
Both characters were strong.
And both players hated to loss.
When Rohan was about to use the iron ball, Josuke had bumped him with his hip. Almost pushing Rohan away from his side of the controller.
“You brat!”
Josuke only winked and stuck his tongue out at Rohan.
Well two can play THAT game!
Rohan than pushed Josuke’s control stick and made his character run into the walls.
“Hey!”
The artist only huffed and stuck his nose in the air.
The real game was on now. Josuke and Rohan than being to shove and push at each other. The characters were twitching and jolting on the spot while the players were busy keeping each other from the game.
Josuke yanked away Rohan from the screen and help the smaller man in his arms while he proceeded to make Kyo punch Chang in the face.
“LET GO OF ME JOSUKE!”
“Not until I win!!!”
Not being able to fight off Josuke’s strength, the only damage he could cause of pinching Josuke on the side.
HARD.
Josuke yelped and released his hold on Rohan.
“OW! SHIT!”
Taking that into a chance, Rohan got in front of Josuke and blocked the controllers from him. But the pompadoured teen refused to back down! He pulled his arms around Rohan and reached the controllers.
The young man growled as he desperately controlled his character to attack.
“JUST ADMIT DEFEAT ROHAN!”
Rohan hissed and used the triple combo special against Kyo.
“I WILL NEVER ADMIT DEFEAT TO A CHEATER LIKE YOU!”
As the two struggled, Josuke had noticed something.
Rohan was in his arms.
Nicely fit and snug.
And when Josuke leaned forward to reach his controllers, Rohan would use all his might to press against him.
Ah.....his ass is right against my crotch.
The sudden realization made Josuke blush and pulled him away from the game.
KNOCK OUT!!!
WINNER CHANG (P2- Rohan)
The mangaka happily smirked and throw his fist in the air!
“YES! I WIN! EAT SHIT JOSUKE!”
Sighing, Josuke slicked his side hair.
“Guess that was my loss.”
Rohan turned to face the loser and happily beamed at him!
“I told you! You were digging your own grave! It’s penalty time!”
The loser scratched his ears and sniffed.
“Yup.”
Rohan stood straighter and smirked.
“Well, go on!”
But what came next was unexpected.
Josuke grabbed Rohan’s wrist and held them above his head. He then processed to push Rohan on to the flashing screen of the arcade game.
Stunned at what was happening, Rohan stuttered.
“What...what the hell?”
Josuke only chuckled, his eyes drank the view before him. It looked like Rohan was taking in the soft glow of the arcade machine.... he was radiant.
And Rohan wasn’t only one either.
In the darkness of the arcade, Josuke glanced down at Rohan seductively.
Bloody hell, Josuke’s blues eyes were like diamonds glowing among the artificial light.
When the taller young man’s face were mere inches away, Rohan squeaked.
“Josuke...wait.”
But Josuke didn’t waited. Instead he puckered up his glossy lips and.....
Planted a firm kiss on Rohan’s nose.
Rohan blinked for several seconds to recollect what had happened to him.
A mischievous smile grew on Josuke’s face as he winked at Rohan.
“Did I made your heart skip a beat babe?”
Rohan wanted to insult Josuke (mainly because he can get away with him) but for some reason a lump has lodged inside of his throat. Before he could answer, Rohan heard footsteps and voice of others, which slapped him back to reality.
Shaking off Josuke’s hold, Rohan pushed himself away from the arcade machine and grumbled.
“I...I’m using the rest room.”
“Umm, sure.”
Josuke’s eyes lingered on Rohan’s back. And when the mangaka was gone, the pompadoured teen pouted disappointedly.
As Rohan approached the rest room, the stench of cigarette became stronger. And the crushed cigar butts were more apparent.
Was this the arcade or bathroom for dumb kids in high school?
No matter, Rohan only had quick business.
He pushed the door with his foot, no way he’s going to use his hands.
As the door cracked, white cigar fume flooded out.
If the bathroom could be described in three words, it would be; old, smelly and disgusting. The wooden stall was covered in graffiti and profanity. And it spilled over on to the walls. The once blue walls were gray and brown. The urinal was yellow due to over usage, and the stench was permanent. Fresh air was nowhere to be found because the small rusty old window was nailed shut.
Inside were five smoking delinquents, breathing all that in......
They too noticed Rohan coming inside.
And watched him.
One of the leanest delinquents, who was squatting down, spat on the ground.
“Hey bitch, girl’s room is across.”
Rohan Kishibe will not be intimidated!
He rolled his eyes at the delinquent and corrected him.
“I AM in the right rest room, so mind your business.”
The mangaka strut inside and swing his hips as if he was on the cat walk. Stopping at the front of the stall, he examined himself in the mirror.
Rohan has his small portfolio bag with him, reaching inside he pulled out his lipstick.
He checked his face once more.
When Josuke had first kissed him, the pompadoured young man had suck the lipstick off from him.....
No. No. No.
He wasn’t there to think about THAT.
With half casted eyes, Rohan’s full lashes were drawn to the floor. His soft lips parted, and Rohan applied his rose teal lipstick.
A delinquent with scar on his chin remarked as he puffed out more smokes.
“Shit, he does have a dick.”
A delinquent with a pompadour started fondling himself as he watched Rohan with hungry eyes.
“Hee hee hee, hey cutie look over here.”
Another delinquent who was playing with his switch blade smirked.
“Yeah like bad boys? We can show you good time.”
Four of them cackled like hyenas.
Rohan proceeded to ignore them as he placed the cap back on his tube of lipstick
The biggest delinquent with red dye hair approached Rohan from behind. It was obvious that he was the group leader since others were putting their focus on him. Besides, the leaders always make the first move.
“You got a good-looking ass. How about it babe? Let me f**k you in the pussy.”
Combing through his hair with his fingers, Rohan sighed.
“Do I look like the type to hang out with filthy losers like you? Go f**k a dead rat or something.”
They didn’t expected Rohan to have a foul mouth like that. The lean delinquent snorted in his hands as others sneered at Rohan.
“Hey bitch! You think yer high and mighty because you put make up like a fag?”
“I’ll rip open your skinny asshole!”
“Hee hee hee, by the time we are done taking our turns, you won’t be walking no more!”
“I call first dibs.”
Turning toward the delinquents, Rohan studied his foe. The mangaka was smaller in frame and weaker in strength. But he’ll just use Heaven’s door to take care of it.
The red headed delinquent boomed once more.
“I’ll give you last chance, because I’m nice. If you give us a blow job, we’ll take it easy on ya.”
In Rohan’s case?
“I refuse.”
He then waved his hand in front of him to clear the dirty air.
“Every time you open your mouth to breath, it’s waste of oxygen and is an offense to mother earth.”
The blood vain in the guy’s neck snapped and he roared at Rohan.
“BITCH YOU’LL ASK FOR MERCY WHEN I GET YOU ON YOUR KNEE AND ASS IN THE AIR!”
He stuck his hands out toward Rohan.
No worries, he’ll take care of it.
Rohan was about to summon Heaven’s Door when-!!!!
A fist flied out and struck the red head on the face. Three teeth flung out and few bloods splashed against the dirty tiled floor. The red flopped on his side and cupped at his bruised face.
Other four delinquent glared at the attacker and it was...!
Josuke Higashikata!
But instead of acknowledging the dangerous crowd, Josuke completely ignored them.
“Rohan, you done?”
The mangaka had no chance to answer him, the enemies growled and screamed at Josuke.
“YOU WANNA DIE PUNK?!
One with switch blade ran toward him, but Josuke simply took a one step and kicked the guy’s knee cap in.
“AHHHH SHITTT!!!!”
Josuke placed his hands into his pocket and smiled at Rohan.
“You look really good with lipstick on, dolling up for me babe?”
Rohan could only roll his eyes but chuckles escaped involuntarily.
“I wear make up for myself, but it’s cute that your giving yourself such idea.”
That only made Josuke puckered his lips like a goldfish and wiggled his eyes brows.
“I got other ideas~ It involves you reapply lipsticks again though~~~”
The group of angry teens couldn’t believe what was happening before them, were they seriously flirting in front of them?!
This time, the delinquent with pompadour attacked Josuke. He was about to grab him but Josuke had kneed him in the guts and struck down his back with his heels. That delinquent was flat on his belly and groaned painfully.
The remaining two, glanced at each other.
Shit...he’s strong!
The other three finally picked themselves up. If they let them get away, it will be a permanent dent on their prides. They regrouped and nodded to each other.
If we all attack him and same time, then he got no chance!
“EAT THIS YOU SHIT!!!!!”
Five fists flied toward Josuke, and all he had to do was simply trip one of them and they fall on each other’s fists.
Face first.
Multiple curses and groans piled against each other as the delinquents desperately tried to recollect their composure.
Watching Josuke fight was a good reference for Rohan, part of him wished he could take pictures and use it on his manga. However, the stench of the bathroom was assaulting him nose and he rather get out of there.
“You done playing with them Josuke? I want to leave.”
Josuke gleefully nodded.
“Sure!”
Just then, another person walked inside.
He had short spikey black hair was relatively clean looking. He wasn’t as tall as Josuke, in fact he was shorter than all the guys in the rest room. But he had piercing dark eyes. The others on the floor recognized him and shouted.
“BOSS!”
They scrambled toward him and held on to the hem of his pants.
“F**K HIM UP BOSS!!!”
“Yeah! Show him that this is yer turf!”
“MAKE HIM YOUR BITCH!”
Rohan raised his eye brows.
Oh. So the red head wasn’t the leader?
The leader observed the atmosphere. He then glanced at Josuke and noticed Rohan. From his lips, a whisper escaped.
“Beautiful....”
Rest of the delinquents nodded.
“BEAT THAT GUY AND MAKE THAT FAG YOUR BOTTOM BITCH, BOSS!”
A fist was raised, and like a lightening, the leader hit his subordinates on top of their heads. As the larger teens held their heads and rolled on the floor, the shorter teen barked.
“I TOLD YOU GUYS NOT TO SMOKE!!! AND IF YOUR LANGAUGE IS FOUL AS YOUR ATTITUDE, YOU WILL NEVER GET A GIRLFRIEND!”
The large delinquents begin to whine like a child who just got scolded.
“But-but! But boss!!!”
Their leader sighed and palmed at his forehead.
“Guys, for the last time, just call me “Yusasuke”. We are NOT a gang member.”
He approached Josuke and pointed toward Rohan.
“She your girl?”
Josuke scratched the back his neck in embarrassment.
“My guy. And he isn’t mine....yet.”
Rohan frowned at that.
Nodding, Yusasuke made a small bow to Josuke.
“I’m Yusassuke Ejirou, President of Etiquette club at Shingo High. I apologies for my club members if they caused you trouble.”
Etiquette Club?
Rohan eyes at the delinquents.
Well, at least they were seeking help.
While Josuke was little surprised by the introduction, the rest of the delinquents wailed.
“Boss don’t lower your head for that f**ktard!”
“You’re here! You can kill his ass!!!”
The club president shook his head.
“You guys don’t know who he is do you?”
Nope. They were too thick in the head and their heads were also in their crotch when they acted.
“The one you’re trying to fight is Josuke Higashitaka, from Budo Ga Oka High.”
Those words caused the delinquent’s mouth to drop.
“Y-YOU MEAN, HE’S THE DIAMOND FIST?!”
Josuke only coughed into his hands.
Augh....not THAT nick name....
All he did was beating of couple of jerks who were harassing the female students....did they still had to make a big deal out of it?
Before the delinquents could tackle Josuke with question, Rohan yawned.
“Well, I’m leaving. I’m getting bored with all this nonsense talking.”
“Ah! Rohan!”
To the delinquent’s shock, Josuke’s hard face melted into something giggly and mellow.
Josuke skipped toward the beauty and snuggled behind the mangaka.
“I did good right?”
Rohan marched on and scowled at the taller young man who clung to him like over grown koala.
“Let go of me, do you not understand personal space?”
Josuke responded by kissing Rohan’s neck and beamed.
“Wanna grab something at St. Gentleman’s for dinner?”
Well....Rohan was getting hungry....
“Yeah sure. You buying?”
The taller teen leaned toward the side of Rohan’s face, and puckered his lips out.
“Gimme some sugar and I’ll pay!”
Disgusted, Rohan grunted.
“I rather starve....”
As they left the bath room, Josuke pouted.
“You’re so cold Rohan! I like it better when you were being bashful! I know, how about I mouth feed you? We can kiss AND eat! It’s best of the both world Rohan sensei~~~!!! Or-”
Making a serious face, Josuke hands traced down on Rohan’s side and whispered in the mangaka’s ears.
“You can let me eat you instead?”
Rohan’s eyes widen and his face turned redder than the flashing red light of the arcade machine.
As the voice of Rohan’s retaliation echoed throughout the arcade, a new rumor was born among the tough delinquents in Morioh.
Not only the Diamond Fist was a hopeless idiot in love, but h e was in love with a beautiful W hite D emon with blue lipstick.
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The two didn’t go to the bakery right away. Josuke and Rohan had spent hours playing all sorts of arcades game. Mainly because Rohan didn’t want to be left alone with Josuke. They finally took their leave when it was closing time for the arcade.
Rohan had made Josuke wait outside. The mangaka grabbed all the left-over breads and paid it himself.
Now Josuke was munching away at the sweet pastries under a tree, while Rohan was on the pay phone. Koichi had promised to call him at the near payphone at 9 o clock.
“Please have something Koichi.....”
Rohan couldn’t do it anymore....
All the goo goo eyeing from Josuke.
All the shy looks, kisses and hugs.
It was driving him crazy!!!
The worst part was that Josuke was being over confident and cheesy!!!! It’s so cheesy that Rohan could only laugh and blush at Josuke’s antics.
They were so obvious and pathetic.....it was cute......
The mangaka shook his head once more.
Snap out of it! All this emotion from Josuke is not real! Remember, he’s only in love with me because it’s a stand attack! He’s emotion is fabrication! IT’S. NOT. REAL.
There was sting.
But Rohan ignored it.
Like a que, the payphone rang.
Quickly smashing the phone to his ear, Rohan gasped.
“Koichi?”
“Rohan Sensei!”
Yes! It was Koichi! He’s best friend in the whole wide world!
“Rohan Sensei? How are you holding up?”
The mangaka moaned.
“HE TRIED TO MOUTH FEED ME!”
The silence from the other line made it seemed that Koichi was cringing.
“B-be strong Rohan sensei! And I do have good news for you!”
Rohan perked up.
“Did you defeat the enemy Stand User?”
“No exactly. He ran off, but he did blabber something important!”
“Which is?”
“His power isn’t permanent, wait until midnight and Josuke will be back to normal!”
Oh.
Rohan didn’t blink.
He was still.
“But something tells me that this guy didn’t tell us everything. We are still on man hunt, can you and Josuke make it until midnight?”
Josuke will become normal again.
His old self.
We ’ ll act like nothing happened.
We can go back hating each other and live our separate lives!
Suddenly, Rohan noticed the tremor in his hand. Than steadied himself.
Sighing deeply, Rohan remembered to speak again.
“ Sensei? ”
“I can manage Josuke on my own. Thank you Koichi, you and the rest be safe.”
“Than….please take care of Josuke, Rohan sensei!”
Rohan than ended the call.
He….he wanted to vomit.
Why?
Josuke will be back to normal! That’s…that’s a good thing isn’t it?
The doubt and pain in Rohan’s heart further confused him. But he pressed on.
Leaving the payphone booth, he sat beside Josuke. When he saw that Rohan had sat down; Josuke casually lay his head on Rohan‘s lap.
“Brat what are you doing?”
“Hee hee. Nothing~~ Just relaxing!”
Dumb brat.
But Rohan didn’t stop himself when he caressed Josuke’s cheek. The young man sighed into the touch as he blissfully nuzzled into Rohan‘s hand.
There was a small smile bloomed on Rohan‘s lips.
What the hell am I doing?
With the sun down, the night atmosphere offered a haven from Morioh’s heat. The afternoon breeze was carrying the sweet scent of the ocean into the town’s square.
Cricket sang to serenade the strolling couples.
The moon shyly peeked through the clouds to witness a bashful kiss.
Stars skipped through the lake surface as it dance a cross the lilac night.
Rohan slowly combed through Josuke’s sweaty hair. It was little sticky, but it was soft.
Josuke was enjoy being pampered and drove his face into Rohan‘s thigh.
“Rohan….”
Yet the artist pushed him away little.
“Careful. Your face is too close to my privates.”
That caused Josuke to blush and scoot away.
“Oh. My bad.”
When Rohan was looking down on him, Josuke reached up and fingered at Rohan‘s hair. His droopy eyes sparkled along with the stars above him.
“You’re pretty Rohan…..”
“Josuke….”
“Mmm?”
“What do you like about me?”
Rohan was sure the reasons would be made up, but he wanted to know anyway.
“I….”
Josuke chewed on his lower lips yet spoke.
“I like….how head strong you are. Your confidence, how you stand up for yourself. You’re really stubborn, but you’ll do crazy things for the people you care for.”
Moving away from Rohan’s hair, Josuke cupped at Rohan‘s sharp cheek.
“I admire that. Especially when you’re passionate….I…..”
Swallowing, there was hopefully gleam in Josuke‘s eyes.
“Would you…willing to spend that passion on me?”
Rohan…didn’t knew what to say….
“I….I don’t know how to answer that Josuke….”
Josuke guided Rohan‘s head down.
“Than….”
The young man rested his head on Rohan‘s lap as the two kiss. Their heads were in the opposite direction but their lips met nonetheless. The kiss were firm and warm.
They hold.
In stillness, fireflies gently presented itself from the shadows.
It was Rohan who broke away from the kiss.
Why….why was he allowing Josuke to do this?
When Josuke opened his eyes, he firmly spoke.
“Rohan, I love you.”
That only prompt Rohan to look away from him. And Josuke could tell it wasn’t from bashfulness.
It was….
Sorrow.
Josuke immediately sat up and examined Rohan.
“Rohan? What’s the matter?”
The beauty in white shook his head.
“No….nothing’s wrong….just tired I guess.”
Josuke scratched his neck and nodded.
“Um. If you say so.”
“Josuke?”
“Yeah?”
“Could you….lean against tree?”
“Uh. Sure.”
He shuffled and had his back against the tree, when he did Rohan scooted closer.
And placed himself in Josuke‘s arm. From where he rested his head, Rohan could hear Josuke‘s heartbeat. Josuke naturally placed his chin on top of Rohan’s head and smoothed down Rohan‘s shoulder and back.
“Comfy?”
Rohan did not answered him. Instead, he snuggled closer into Josuke neck and held on to Josuks tighter.
Let me just pretend … .that for a moment … this is all real … ..
When Rohan had agreed to Okuyasu’s idea, he was sure they could get a good laugh.
They were simply messing with Josuke. But now it felt like it was Josuke who was playing with his emotions.
Karma is a huge bitch.
How would Josuke knew any of this?
He was happy with snuggling up to Rohan.
“Josuke….let’s stay like this for a bit.”
“O.k.”
They didn’t needed to anything special. For Rohan, holding each was good enough.
To be able to enjoy each other’s presence and heart beat.
What more could he ask for?
They sat for hours.
And watched the night coming to life.
The lilac sky had turned pitch black. Soft, crashing sound of ocean waves traveled through the cool pavement. Lamps flickered one by one as people in town of Morioh made their way home. Now the world belong to fire flies.
They watched the living lights invading the grass field. As the fireflies kissed the starlight, Josuke hummed a lullaby.
However hard I try
I can't change anything
Over there's the earth pile tomb
That is my home
I want to open my heart
But no friend have I
The birds who sang have all flown away
Far far away
Don't go away
Don ’ t go away
Don’t go away
But for me just one time
Please sing a song
Na na na na na na
Hug my broken heart
Every night I just cry
and then fall asleep
A small smile crept on Josuke’s lips, as he closed his eyes and drunk the moonlight, his voice becomes more clear and robust.
I opened my heart
But no friend have I
I want to love someone
But that feeling stays in my heart
I am a firefly
I can't do anything about it
I just want to hold someone's hand
But everyone's gone
Don't go away
Don ’ t go away.
Don’t go away.
But for me, just one time
Please hold my hand
Ah . . . ah . . . lonely night
Hug my broken heart
Every night I just cry
and then fall asleep
The song was soothing, and Josuke’s voice made it so much richer. But there was something awfully lonely about the lyric. Abruptly Rohan shook his head against Josuke’s neck.
“I don’t like that.”
Josuke snorted.
“Come on Rohan! My voice wasn’t that bad!”
“No. The lyric…I don’t like it. Sing something else….”
Was it his imagination or was Rohan shaking?
“ I….um….sure…”
When Josuke tried to argue he felt a tremble.
Was Rohan shaking?
Without question, Josuke took off his uniform jacket and wrapped it around Rohan. The mangaka looked up at him in confusion.
Josuke didn’t commented, instead, he sung another song.
When lamp posts on the street light up one by one
and another day comes to end over burnt red twilight
Somehow everything feels like a dream
What is my reflection on the glass looking for
I try to say or remember something
Empty gaze is all that returns
The lyrics drew out from Josuke’s lips like honey and continued to drench Rohan and the fireflies.
You, the one I miss, with your beauty
As if nothing had happened
Left for that faraway place I do not know of
Sad memory of love scatter silently
Now the way you looked, the love we shared
Are being forgotten in slow times
When dark shades pile on the street like leaves
and only cold wind passes by me
Somehow everything feels like a dream
Put up my collars and try to smile
But I might see the way you left again
I look back and shed tears
Rohan’s eyes traced Josuke’s frame as the taller young man knitted his brows to finish the last bits. His blue eyes were almost glowing along with the cool and gentle atmosphere.
You, the one I miss, with your beauty
As if nothing had happened
Left for that faraway place I do not know of
Sad memory of love scatter silently
Now the way you looked, the love we shared
Are being forgotten in slow times
Are being forgotten in slow times
Not matter how good Josuke was, Rohan didn’t like this one. So he smacked Josuke on the chest.
“I don’t like this one either.”
Josuke’s brow crinkled.
“But it’s such a good song!”
It was and Josuke singing it made is so much alluring, but the content of the lyrics bothered Rohan a lot.
“It’s depressing.”
“It’s romantic!”
“I don’t like it!”
“But-!”
“I SAID I DON’T LIKE IT ALRIGHT?!”
The mangaka had snapped at him, Rohan pulled himself up and looked away from Josuke.
No....he really couldn’t help it.
To Rohan, it felt like their obvious tragedy and being spoken through the song. And that was the least thing Rohan wanted to think about.
Josuke only tilted his head in confusion. Another song popped into his mind and Josuke smiled.
Surely Rohan will like this one!
Standing up and moving toward the middle of the grass field, Josuke inhaled.
And hollered.
“Sweet little kitty!!!!!!!”
He than begin to throw his head back and shook his fists as if he was playing an invisible drum.
Sweet little kitty sweet little kitty
Sweet little kitty sweet little kitty
Sweet little kitty sweet little kitty
Turning toward Rohan, when Josuke made sure that he had the mangaka’s attention Josuke raised his knuckle and brought it to his mouth as if it was a microphone.
In the dark night, My eyes become stars.
A back street is my home, with moon and stars.
I won’t rob a fish market again.
My weeping days and days, I’m quite alone.
Tapping his foot, Josuke pointed straight up in the sky and beamed brighter than the star.
Now, I will go to the sea.
To catch fish using spider’s web!
Jumping as high as his feet could take him, Josuke moved into sick air guitar solo.
I’m a romantic cat.
I’m a tiny star twinkling over the lonely city.
I’m a romantic cat.
My deep and sad sea, it has gone away.
Sweet sweet sweet little kitty
Sweet sweet sweet little kitty
Sweet sweet sweet little kitty
Making a sad face, Josuke exaggeratingly hugged himself for comfort. Rohan snorted at how ridiculous Josuke looked and covered his painted lips with his hand.
Deep sea…I flew as free as a bird,
but I’m sinking to the bottom on and on.
Shaking his shoulders, Josuke approached Rohan and asked for his hand. The mangaka shook his head but Josuke won’t take no for an answer!
Now, I will go to the sea
To catch fish using spider’s web!
Spinning around, Josuke swayed his hips and sang louder.
I’m a romantic cat.
I’m a tiny star twinkling over the lonely city.
I’m a romantic cat.
My deep and sad sea, it has gone away.
Rohan chuckled at how ridiculous this all was, but played along anyway. Josuke hopped around Rohan and pumped his fist into the air.
Sweet little kitty sweet little kitty
Sweet little kitty sweet little kitty
Sweet little kitty sweet little kitty
The fireflies fluttered around them as Josuke grabbed Rohan into for a hilarious, drunk-stagger like slow dance.
I’m a romantic cat~~~~
My deep and sad sea, it has gone away~~~~
Josuke’s silly sorrowful face has now caused Rohan to throw his head back and laugh. Spinning Rohan around, Josuke begin to smirk
Here I go get out of my sight man!
Here I go get out of my sight man!
Here I go get out of my sight man!
The taller young man than grabbed Rohan’s waist and spun him once more. Rohan automatically grabbed Josuke’s shoulder and steadied himself. Let this be a secret, but he too sang along with Josuke.
I’m a romantic cat
I’m a tiny star twinkling over the lonely city.
I’m a romantic cat.
My deep and sad sea, it has gone away.
Setting Rohan back on earth, Josuke hopped on one leg as he held up his other leg and fingered it as if it was guitar.
Sweet sweet sweet little kitty
Sweet sweet sweet little kitty
Sweet sweet sweet little kitty
With end of his song, Josuke fell over and yanked down Rohan along with him.
It wasn’t a graceful finale, but befitting whatever hell this all was.
The stars twinkled brighter as if it was to applaud him. For a moment, there was rough breathing from Josuke. He struggled to catch his breath and attempted to comb his sweaty pompadour.
“Th-at, was...great right?”
Coughing, Josuke wheezed out.
“Ro...Rohan?”
Rolling over, Josuke loomed above the smaller artist. And....Rohan was shaking again.
“Pffttt.....”
“Rohan?”
The smaller artist under him snickered and blushed.
“Oh my God get away from me, that was beyond cheesy! It was so embarrassing! What if there were other people?!”
Seeing Rohan laugh was satisfying to Josuke.
He planted a wet kiss on Rohan’s cheek and smirked.
“But there’s no one! Only you Rohan~~!”
Rohan rolled his eyes and shoved at Josuke’s shoulder.
“O.k now get off of me.”
But Josuke didn’t budge. Instead he rolled his hips against Rohan and pressed their warm privates together. Perhaps too tight and too scandalous. His slips brushed over Rohan as he purred.
“But....isn’t this good?”
If Rohan’s brain cell was still alive after singing that song, he could use the little remaining common sense to push Josuke away.
Yet...he didn’t.
Instead, Rohan wrapped his arms around Josuke’s neck and laced his fingers together. Roahn slightly pushed onto Josuke’s lower region.
“It is good.... maybe too good to be true.....”
That was the ugly reality.
Oh....if only Josuke knew....
The taller young man thought of Rohan’s word as an invite, he leaned closer and when their lower lips touched there was a flash of bright light.
It wasn’t stars!
It was too song and artificial!
It was....
“HEY IS SOMEONE THERE?!”
Oh my God it’s the night patrol man! If they saw them what would he think?!
Josuke and Rohan was both covered in sweats from singing and dancing. Top it off, they were in very compromising position....
Tugging Rohan back up, Josuke hissed.
“Let’s run Rohan-sensei!!!!”
“But-!”
“Hurry!!!!”
As they scrambled off each other, the patrol man noticed them.
“HOLD ON! WHAT WERE YOU KIDS DOING?!”
Unfortunately for the night patrol man, they were that dumb to stay and answer him.
Josuke held tightly on to Rohan’s hand and lead him in to the darkness, and in corner of Rohan’s eyes he had saw a glimpse of Town Square’s clock.
It was 11:45 P.M.
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“Go home Josuke.”
“Let me walk you home Rohan.”
“.....sure.”
They casually walked together along the side walk, and even if they were simply walking Josuke had his hand on Rohan’s shoulder.
Now that he wasn’t as distracted, Rohan now noticed Josuke’s uniform on him. First of all, Rohan was practically swimming in it, and secondly, they were worn out.
Now that Rohan gave some thoughts about it, they were wearing the same outfit when they defeated Kira. That felt like forever ago.
Rohan was glad that Reimi could be lied to rest. The town was saved from a serial killer yet.....
Part of him missed the days when the whole gang teamed up and fought crimes.
Did he really wanted to choose danger or safety?
Or was it another reason?
That he could no longer see Josuke as often.
...Ah......this is pathetic.
They walk in silence.
The street lamps have fallen asleep a while ago. And instead of fireflies, Morioh was covered with soft blanket of fog.
Gray and cold.
Fog of unknown.
Rohan checked his wrist watch.
It was 11:52.
“Rohan?”
The artist snapped his head toward Josuke and answered him with wide eyes.
“Y-yes?”
Chuckling, Josuke rolled on his heels and bashfully giggled.
“You asked me why I like you....so.....can you tell me why you like me?”
Wait? I like Josuke ? Where did he get an idea like that?
The green eyes mangaka said nothing but held on to Josuke’s arm.
“Escort me home.”
Josuke pouted but if Rohan decided not to answer him, the taller young man knew Rohan had good reason for it.
“The world sure looks different at night...”
Nodding, Josuke examined the familiar and yet unfamiliar world.
“Yeah, it almost reminds me of the day when I kicked Angelo’s ass.”
Who was Angelo?....Maybe Rohan will ask him that next time.
Ah...next time.....
If Josuke would still talk to him on “next time” .....
“Josuke?”
“Mmm.”
“My....” reasons”....of being attracted to you....I’ll tell you tomorrow.”
Josuke perked up.
“Tomorow?”
“Yes.”
Checking on his wrist watch, Josuke grinned ears to ears.
“Dudes, that's like in next five minutes!”
For once, Rohan looked and gently smiled at him.
“I guess you’re right then.”
Five more minutes....
Josuke won’t even want to hear his reasons. That’s why Rohan choose “tomorrow”....he will never have to reveal that he too was in love with Josuke.
But it won’t matter anyway.
Yukako’s right.....
Heartbreak is a bitch.....
After turning to a corner, they had arrived at the street of Rohan’s house.
Rohan felt his foot steps getting heavier and slower.
How did he come to dread all this?
He didn’t wanted to end.
Yet he had no control over what Josuke felt for him....real or fake....Rohan was weak.
11:57
Guiding Rohan on to the porch, Josuke straighten up and sighed.
“I guess.....this is good night? And a good bye?”
Yes...and it pained Rohan but he choose not to show it.
It he was to end all of if, than Rohan didn’t want any regrets.
No good nights.
No good byes.
Just.....
On his tippy toes, Rohan once again laced his fingers around Josuke’s neck. Josuke had understood what Rohan wanted. He placed one hand on Rohan’s back and other behind his head.
“Josuke.....”
It will be the only time he’ll saw his named so softly to him.
Like a que, their lips met.
11:58
Josuke licked and explored inside of Rohan’s mouth, while the mangaka no longer cared if his lipstick smeared. He wonder what Josuke tasted like.....cheery cola lip balm.....it was sweet and warm.
Perhaps that’s what lies tasted like.
Between wet sucking sound and exhaled, Rohan moaned.
“Josuke.....”
11:59
Josuke tugged at Rohan’s hair firmly and growled possessively. Rohan’s moan only fueled Josuke to deepen their kiss. He licked and sucked on Rohan’s lower lips as the mangaka gently massaged at Josuke’s scalp. Time was so cruel and form less. No matter how much he wanted to catch it, it was impossible for him. Rohan wanted to just wrap Josuke around with his legs, but he didn’t had time for that. Not anymore.
“Josuke...!”
12:00 .....
The bell tower of Morioh bellowed out. Informing the residents that it was the new day. Everything was to set back, to be renewed. Rebirth and death was to be put away for now.
Josuke fell still....
And Rohan released his hold.
He was no longer on his tippy toes. His left hand still held Josuke’s arm.
Rohan didn’t speak, instead he looked up.
Josuke blinked for a moment, as if he was in trance.
He focused his vision and saw Rohan before him.
Immediately, his blue eyes widen.
And tackled Rohan against the front door.
Yup. Here it comes. The beating Rohan was expecting.
The pompadoured young man had slammed him too hard, Rohan lifted his head and opened his mouth wide to gasp.
Out of nowhere, his opened mouth was invaded by Josuke’s tongue!
Rohan froze as Josuke continued to kiss and grouped at his body.
“Rohan...!”
Josuke tilted Rohan’s head to get a better angle, the blue eyes young man smiled into the kiss and lapped at Rohan’s neck.
Wait what?”
“Josuke?’
In confusion, Rohan made no movement as Josuke made advancement toward him. Yet Josuke didn’t like playing alone and stopped to see why Rohan wasn’t kissing him back.
“Josuke?...Do you....remember what happened today?”
He said nothing but nodded.
“I...don’t understand.....”
Smirking, Josuke took over Rohan’s lips and begin to roll his hip toward Rohan. He was taken back by all this, but Rohan too begin to kiss Josuke back. In between the hot, wet kisses, Josuke chuckled.
“There’s always another time for explanation.”
Rohan can agree with that.
Josuke than pulled Rohan into a bridal hold.
"Rohan...spend the night with me..."
The artist glow bright red and held to Josuke firmly.
Twisting the door handle, Josuke carried Rohan inside of the dark, lovely home.
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“You shitting me...right?”
Yukako’s lower eye lid twitched as Koichi smiled and shrugged awkwardly.
“No. That’s the truth.”
She couldn’t believe her ears.
“That guy attacked Josuke because he bought the last copy of the Silent Hill game?”
Okuyasu snapped his finger and winked at Yukako.
“You got it!”
She swore boys were so stupid.....
Taking a sip of the tea, she repeated the given information.
“And his Stand Power don’t make people fall in love?”
Nodding, Koichi flipped over his notes.
“His Stand Power reveal people’s deepest, strongest yet hidden emotion.”
Okuyasu nodded as he grabbed handful of chips and shoved up to his mouth.
“It’s super scary than it sounds! Jotaro-san got hit and he was wailing! As if he was pissing blood or something! He cried and screamed someone’s name. Kakyoin or something!”
A firm glare from Jotaro shut Okuyasu up. The older man readjusted his hat and spoke.
“That kid promised he won’t use his stand against us.”
There was a dangerous glint in Jotaro’s eyes and he narrowed it.
“But I’m going to keep a close tab on that kid. But for now, it’s the end of this case.”
Koichi took a big exhale and smiled at Rohan.
“Thank goodness it’s over though huh? Rohan sensei?”
The mangka slurped on his back coffee.
Indeed, it was over.
But others couldn’t help but notice.....
Why was Rohan sitting snuggly in Josuke’s arms?
And why was Josuke kissing top of Rohan’s head?
“Well I guess it all worked out for us, right Rohan babe~~?”
That only caused Rohan to grumble.
“Ugh, it’s getting hot, Josuke let go of me.”
The taller young man pouted but a sly smile formed on his lips.
“Man~ Rohan you were much cuter in bed than out in public. I wanna hold you when you were crying and moaning~~~!”
Twisting around, Rohan grabbed Josuke’s face and pinched them together. A perfect duck face. With angry, flushed face, the artist hissed at his lover.
“YOU’RE GOING TO LOSE THE LAP PILLOW PRIVILEGE IF YOU TALK LIKE THAT HERE!”
Josuke slumped and whined further.
“Ohhky, Ohhky, Imm sowwy,”
Rohan let goes of him and the two glared each other. That only lasted for a second and the known enemy started to chuckle.
Everyone else was perplexed by the sudden change of the two, it was only Yukako who saw it coming. Josuke had asked her about confession advice and revealed that he had feelings for the grouchy mangaka. Yukako could only do so much, she was especially defensive of Okuyasu and Rohan’s plan on messing with Josuke’s feeling. However, she was glad that Rohan had returned the feeling.
While the two confused guys whispered at each other, Josuke smiled against Rohan’s neck.
“It’s tomorrow Rohan.”
“What do you mean?”
“This time, you have to tell me why you like me!”
Rohan thought about it for a moment. His answer was the obvious.
“I refuse!”
Rohan rubbed his face on Rohan neck and huffed disappointedly.
“Eh? Come on! Why?”
The artist turned toward Josuke and cupped his face.
“I won’t tell you, I’ll show it to you little by little.”
Josuke smiled into his own puckered lips.
“Yeah?”
“Yes.”
Rohan slowly closed his full lashed eyes and tilted his head, Josuke did the same.
As the two kissed sweetly, Koichi’s jaw dropped and Okuyasu took multiple pictures.
They decided not to care what other’s reaction were.
But for now, they wanted to focus on each other.
And the lovestruck heartbeat.