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The live house was filled way more than usual today, not that it wasn't always filled. Today it was utterly filled. Akito and Toya sang their final song before going off stage.
"Hey, pass me the water bottle." Akito told his boyfriend.
"Yeah sure here."
The two were exhausted but equally thrilled. Singing together was one of their favourite things to do and even if singing tired them out, it was fine they did enjoy it after all.
"Good job you two! We're up next, wish us luck!" An said hugging her girlfriend ever so tightly.
"Thanks and before you go, you should probably let Kohane go, she looks like she's about to bust." Akito said.
"Oh-" She glanced at the other who seriously looked red as a tomato quickly letting her go. "Ah Kohane I'm so sorry!" An placed a bunch of kisses over the blonde's face.
"An, it's fine really!" Kohane giggled at the tickles from the kisses.
Akito only rolled his eyes at the sight of the two.
"Shiraishi you and Azusawa should hurry before they move on to the next group."
"Oh yeah, thanks Toya!"
"No problem, wish you two the best of luck!" Toya shouted to her.
"Good luck!" Akito added.
An smiled before she and Kohane ran up to the stage.
"Okay, now it's just us two." The red head leaned closer to the other.
"It is." Toya looked into the others eyes seconds away before leaning in for a kiss but then a buzz was heard from his phone.
He grabbed his phone from his pocket looking at a notification from his dad.
"Who is it?" He asked curiously.
"My dad." Toya replied.
Toya opened his message. His eyes widened, dropping the phone in shock.
"H-He knows…?" Toya let out weakly. He couldn't believe this was happening right now.
Akito looked at the other, slowly picking up his phone. In the dm there was a picture of him and Akito kissing at a park earlier today and above were multiple other picks of him and Toya together alone. Below the picture he said,
Come home now and explain this.
"W-What the, how…?" Akito could only look at the screen in disbelief. So many questions were in his head, was someone stalking them? How long had someone been following them? Who was following them?
He then looked back at his boyfriend who looked like he was only minutes away from breaking down.
"Hey Toya, calm down, it's okay we'll figure something out." Akito pulled his boyfriend into a tight hug who was trembling.
"Figure out what Akito? My dad’s gonna kill me!" He cried against the other.
"Babe, listen, it'll be okay. I won't let that old man kill you." He cupped Toya's cheek lovingly reassuring the other everything would be okay.
"Akito, you know how my dad is. If he tells me to break up with you because you're a bad influence, then I won't know what to do! He's already told me to stay away from you yet here I am dating you. But Aki, I love you too much to let you go."
"You won't have to let go, I don't want to let go either. So let me talk to that old man." As soon as those words left Akito's mouth Toya's eyes widened in horror.
"Akito, are you out of your mind?! You know he-"
"Won't take it well? Yeah I know. But I have to talk to him. I need to be by your side, Toya. I can't just sit here and watch this time. So please, let me help you." Akito held Toya's hand affirmingly.
"Akito, what if he says something hurtful to you?"
"Toya, people have told me worse. It's okay, some words aren't going to make me feel like shit. Don't you trust me?" He smiled at the other trying his hardest to convince him.
"I do but. This is my dad, and I know my dad. My dad isn't going to let this slide one bit and I don't want to see you get hurt."
"Please Toya, have faith in me."
After some time, Toya took a deep breath and calmed down a bit. He looked at his lover for a bit. Finally giving in he said, "Fine, but if he says something hurtful to you, you'll leave okay?" He says.
"Okay fine, got it. Let me tell An we're leaving early first." He said getting out his phone shooting An a quick message.
"She'll understand. Okay, Toya lead the way."
"Right." Toya held onto Akito's hand tightly leaving the live house.
After some time they finally arrived at the Aoyagi household. And oh was it huge.
"My God, Toya I know you're rich but this rich?!" Akito was baffled at how huge the mansion was. Though why was Akito even baffled? His father is literally a famous musician.
Toya chuckled, "I guess so. Welcome to my house." He smiled walking up to the doorstep.
Both Akito and Toya exchanged glances. The two were pretty nervous for what's about to come next knowing Toya's dad can be quite the hassle. Neither of them had anything planned, neither of them were even aware of how things might play. All they could do was hope for the best.
Slowly Toya opened the door to his house seeing his father seated on the couch.
"Finally son your home-" Then he noticed the red head. "Who's this?" He asked.
"My name's Akito." Akito replied calmly.
Harumichi only glanced once more at the other before he caught on to who he was. "Ah, you're the boy my son does street music with?"
"Yes sir."
"Well take a seat then." Harumichi suggested.
So the two slowly took a seat still gripping onto each other's hands tightly as ever.
"So tell me, from one father to another what does your father do for a living?" It was a rather odd question but Akito obliged to answer nonetheless.
He's probably having a background check of me first He thought
"My dad's a professional artist. Shinei Shinonome." The words were almost caught in his throat. But Akito had to do this for Toya's sake.
"Oh, I've seen his art, it is quite impressive I must say."
Akito only remained quiet about the comment.
"Do you not pursue art as well?" He asked.
"I used to."
Toya looked over at the other, a bit shocked at the statement.
"Oh, why did you stop?"
"I wanted to give my sister the spotlight, so I let go of drawing."
He could see Harumichi's eyes widen.
"Oh, why give up something for your sister like that. Doing arts would’ve been a benefit to you, no?" He asked.
“It would but I’m willing to give that up for my sis, just so she can shine more. I know how much drawing means to her.” He smiled.
“Oh, you're quite a good brother then I see.”
The room was filled with silence once again.
I'm anything but a good brother. He said to himself.
Then the fake act dropped. And Harumichi asked, "Going straight to the point, why do you make such childish music?"
"Pardon?" The red head asked.
"I said, why do such childish music. The street music you are doing is not going to get you anywhere. Not that I care about what happens in your life, you're dragging my son with you and I can't tolerate that." His voice stiffened as he looked at Akito with newfound disgust.
"It's not childish. It's music, music is music. You do classical music while me and Toya do street music, both still are in the same line, just a different type of music."
Harumichi could only stare at the younger. "Is that so? Well street music is too rebellious while classical is prestigious and cleansing to hear. I doubt anyone would want to hear such foolery music with that waste time on such music."
"Actually you're mistaken, many come to a live house to hear me and Toya's singing. As well as coming to see us, Vivid Bad Squad."
Harumichi remained quiet for a bit then he spoke, "Oh well my bad, I've interpreted it wrong. Only pathetic kids who wish to waste time on nothing do. I’m positive your father doesn't approve of this behaviour."
And Akito swore he felt his heart drop. The fact he was right but Akito’s father couldn't bother giving a single shit about his life since Akito’s dad didn't really budge Akito much about pursuing things. In all honesty his father couldn't care less of both him and Ena. Sure his dad never directly said anything about Akito’s street musician career but he knew his father had probably given up on him.
“You’re right sir.” He tried to keep his clam gripping onto Toya’s hand tighter. He couldn't say much, this was Toya’s father after all.
“Dad, you can't just say that to him!”
“Toya, why don't you get it? First joining the boy in his rebellious acts and now dating him?! This is unacceptable behaviour, I am beyond disgusted with you.” He said angrily.
“Dad, when have you ever thought about what I want? When I was young I did as you told me despite not wanting to, even when I grew up I kept on doing as you told until I found something I wanted to do. I wanted to do street music. I’m not like you for fucks sake! Why don't you get it?!” Tears started streaming down Toya’s face, hurt how his dad never understood him. Oh how he wished his dad would soften his heart just a bit.
“Your brothers never complained about not wanting classical music so why are you? That stupid street music won't get you anywhere! Toya I only want the best for you.”
“If you want the best for me, then let me do this please. Let me be with Akito, let me do street music with him and my friends. I’ve told you countless times I don't want to play the piano or violin nor any classic instrument yet you still force me. Yet you still fail to realise this isn't what your son wants! I don't want to be you. In the end all I ever wanted was for me and the rest of Vivid Bad Squad to surpass the legend. I just want to be happy with my friends. Doing classical music won't ever give me that joy.”
“Pardon me for talking in but please sir, this is what makes him happy. Don't take that away from him.” Akito added on as he rubbed circles on Toya’s hand trying to calm him down.
Harumichi could only just stare at his son. Silence filled the room. He observed Akito a bit more, he saw how Toya started calming down by his presence and maybe just maybe Harumichi felt bad. But his pride was far too high to the point he pushed aside his son’s feelings.
“Toya, you're an Aoyagi. I will not let you make street music with this boy no matter how happy he makes you. You’ll find happiness in classical music soon enough. I will not let you embarrass our family name.” He then looked over at Akito, “You also want the best for my son don't you? Then break up with him.”
“I’m not going to listen to you. You clearly don't know what’s best for him, you know what? You should be grateful Toya still respects you even though you’ve put him through absolute hell!” He shouted any formalities he had dropped in seconds.
“You brat! Have your parents taught you nothing?!”
“Don't bring my parents into this! My dad may not be the best dad out there but at least he's not like you! And my mom you ask? She’ll love me no matter what. She would never push me into doing something out of my own will!” Akito shouted back.
“You're only saying your dad isn't the best because he doesn't approve of your foolish acts. You kids never realise how much parents do for you!”
“Just how long were you even dating my son anyways? You're only just kids, what do you know about loving?” Harumichi added.
“For a year.”
“A year huh? That is quite long, but I’m telling you right now to end everything. If you loved him for a year, surely you’ll be able to do this much for his sake.”
No matter how much Toya may not like his dad. At the end of the day, he’s still a dad. He’s still someone who raised you. No matter how much it hurts, you really can't say much to your own father can you?
Before Akito could protest Toya slowly got up from the couch. He took a deep breath and slowly said, “Akito, stop please. And dad I know I failed to be your obedient son but this is my life and if anyone knows what to do with my life, I do. No one would willingly make sure their life goes downhill so neither would I.” And with that he held Akito’s hand’s heading for the front door.
“Toya Aoyagi, if you step one foot out of this house then just be aware I will not allow you to come back!” His dad shouted from afar.
“So be it. Farewell dad, sorry I wasn't living up to your expectations.” And with that they left.
And with that Akito watched his boyfriend fall to his knees crying. Akito’s heart broke into a million pieces. He too dropped to the ground and hugged the older. Seeing Toya cry like this made his entire world come crashing down. Soon enough he was crying too.
“Akito, what have I done?!” He sobbed.
“It’ll be okay, we’ll figure something out I swear. I’m so sorry.” He cradled the other in his arms.
Truth be told Akito had no clue what to do. His head was a mess. All he ever wanted was Toya to be okay but right now he questioned if he did the right thing. He didn't want to break up with Toya and he knew Toya wouldn't ever want to break up with him either but then if he did would Toya not have cut off his relationship with his dad? The thoughts were going to consume him whole. Did Akito ruin everything?
“Hey Aki, you won't ever leave right…?”
Akito snapped out of his thoughts kissing the other’s forehead. “Of course not Toya, I’ll always be here.”
“I dont know what our future may hold from now on but I swear I’m never leaving your side.” He told the other once more and with that both Akito and Toya held onto each other. Maybe things aren't going to be as easy going forward but as long as they stay by each other. Perhaps that was all they ever needed to go on.
“I love you Toya.”
“I love you too, Akito.”