Eavesdropping

Hey, all, it's been awhile, hasn't it? Oops... -_-' I didn't realize quite how long. Nor did I realize how many reviews this little story has gotten during my absence! Thank-you, everyone! In my decision to continue Eavesdropping, the idea I came up with is a little different than everyone's expecting. It's still all about fantasies - just not strictly Shuichi. (Not saying he won't get back involved, or that Yuki won't make an appearance! Just hang in there!) This is going to encompass alot- m/m; m/f; m/m/m; and possibly some light bondage and what could be considered sex toys (*coughcough*Pinkplushbunny*coughcough*). I know not every pairing is going to be everyone's cup of tea. Still, I hope you'll all bear me out, and enjoy what you can. So, for some reason, the first victim I came up with to pick on next was Tatsuha...


Eavesdropping Part VI: Sneaking In


After what he'd overheard, all Shuichi really wanted was to make it out of NG unseen to the safety of his and Yuki's apartment. Deciding to take the back entrance to avoid being grabbed by any of the people likely to be around, he
was relieved to make it outside the record company uncaught. Right when he'd written off the escape as a success, a hand gripped his shoulder. "Shuichi!"

Shuichi jumped, startled, and whirled to face a dark-haired, younger version of his lover. "Tatsuha?" He put his hand over his heart. "Don't scare of like that!"

"Did I?" The younger Uesugi asked in an innocent fashion.

Shuichi looked at him suspiciously. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm staying with Mika and Tohma and I kind-of might have overheard
something about Nittle Grasper practicing today?"

"And you though you'd come listen but - surprise surprise - Tohma
won't let you." Shuichi provided.

Tatsuha scuffed the ground with his toe. "He said I'd be a distraction. I don't see how. I know how to be discreet."

Shuichi shook his head with a sigh. "So why are you back here? Were you trying to sneak in?"

"No. Maybe...but I don't have to he you take me." Tatsuha suggested.

"Go against Tohma's orders? I don't think so." Shuichi told him.

"You can fake ignorance - it wouldn't be hard for you. Please? I want to see Sakuma!"

Shuichi had on intention of returning to NG right now. Which left him with two options. Tell Tatsuha the truth - which wasn't even an option really, or distract him somehow.

Seeing him hesitate, Tatsuha quickly grabbed his hands. "Please? I'll be good - I promise! Please!"

Shuichi gnawed at his lip, trying to think of a solution. Finally he pulled a security keycard out of his pocket. "If I give this to you, you have to promise that if you run into anyone - you don't tell them how you got it, and you don't tell them I was here. "

"Why?" Tatsuha asked, curious.

"You want to get it or not?" Shuichi countered dryly.

"I promise, I promise. I didn't see you, and I just decide to borrow the card." Tatsuha held out his hand. Shuichi hesitated one more minute, then handed it over. "Yes!" He leaped up. "Thank-you, Shu..." He glanced around, but the singer was nowhere to be seen. With a shrug, he used the keycard on the back door lock, slipping into the building.

Tatsuha stalked the halls quietly, hardly able to believe his good luck. Despite Tohma's attempts to block him, he would get to see Nittle Grasper practice. And - most importantly - he'd get to see his Ryuichi!

He frowned as he he reached a turn in the hallway, not sure which way to go. He'd never been in this section of NG before. Suddenly he heard voices coming from the hallway. Realizing they were getting closer, he looked around wildly - spotting a door that was open a crack. Diving inside he shut it behind him, pressing his ear to it; listening. The voices grew louder, then began to fade - apparently taking another turn off.

With a sigh of relief, he stood to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. His eyes widening in dismay he began tugging on the door with all his might, but all to no avail. Slumping down in defeat, Tatsuha leaned his head against the door. He couldn't believe he'd come so far only to fail now. "Forgive me, Sakuma-sama, I am unworthy." He sighed heavily. "To be stopped by a door...gah! I can't stand it!" He stood up again, desperately pulling an dyankin gon the door - causing it to rattle. Suddenly he heard new voices above the racket he was making, and froze. He'd missed someone else approaching because of his own noise, and realized that now they were quite close.

"K-san! K-san! You aren't listening!"

Tatsuha found himself frozen in place. "Sa-Sakuma-sama?" He whispered, wondering now if he wasn't dreaming.

"I'm listening. You were upset about this fantasy of yours."

"It-It's not mine! It's Kumagarou's!" Ryuichi exclaimed, sounding embarrassed. "And...and it's really naughty of him to think up such stuff. And I can't get it out of my mind now..."

Tatsuha tried to peer out the tiny decorative window to get a glimpse of Ryichi. He froze, though, when he saw K looking right at the door. With a gulp, he crouched down again - wondering if he'd seen him.

"Well, what's this fantasy involve?"

"Well, me...this dark-haired fan...and Kumagorou...and, um...um..."

"All three of you, eh?" K asked. "I think I know how to help you."

"You do?"

"Yah...let's go in here."

Tatsuha heard K's shoes as they clicked on the floor, moving to stop right outside the door. Panicking he looked around - spotting a metal cabinet in the dim light filtering through the door's small window. He opened it, grimacing when the doors made a small clang, and glancing back to see if it had been heard.

"In there?" He heard Ryuichi ask, apparently missing the noise.

"Yep, right this way." K swung open the door.

Jumping inside before the door opened all the way, Tatsuha swung the doors mostly shut, but left them open a crack for fear of the clang alerting them to his presence. There was a click, and the room flooded with light - causing him to wince until his eyes adjusted.

"What are we going to do in here?"

Through the small opening he could see now in the light that this was some sort of breakroom, though it obviously wasn't well used. Tatsuha's eyes narrowed as he heard the door swing mostly closed - though not all the way shut. If that american pervert dared lay a hand on his Ryuichi...

"You're gonna tell me all about this fantasy of yours." K sat down, propping hi sfeet up on the table.

"I told you - it's Kumagoarou's, not mine!" Ryuichi insisted, sitting down as well, and plopping the said pink bunny on the table.

"Right." K smirked. "Let's get our facts straight first, though. This so called "dark-haired fanboy". We're talking about Tohma's brother-in-law, right?"

Ryuichi promptly flushed bright red. "Er, well...that is..." He began, flustered.

Tatsuha's eyes widened. A fantasy about...him? If it weren't for the uncomfortable pains of being cramped in the cabinet, he might still believe he was dreaming.

K's booming laugh filled the room at Ryuichi's reaction. "Alright, alright - leave him anonymous. Dark-haired Fanaboy will do fine. So, go on - tell me the details."

"You really think that'll help?" Ryuichi blinked.

"Well, Kumagorou's no longerbothered now that he's told you, right? So you tell me, and you'll feel better."

"Really? You think?" The pop-star brightened.

"Sure...the best thing to do about fantasies is to get them out of your system." K pulled out one of his guns and began polishing it.

Tatsuha gulped, as the barrel was pointing directly at the cabinet he was in. Any thoughts of revealing himself fled his mind, though he was beginning to wonder if the blonde knew he was there. What he couldn't understand was why he wasn't revealing him if he did.

"Well...er..." Ryuichi began nervously. "AFter a concert he comes to see me and...Kuma-chan gets too friendly and..."

"C'mon now, that's not very detailed." K mentioned. "There's nothing to be embarrassed about - everyone's got fantasies. Try it again."

Ryuichi nodded, taking a deep breath. "Okay..."


To Be Continued...

Salmon '06


Yah, I know - I'm evil. ^v^ Don't worry, all the NC-17 lemony goodness next chapter...but it does involve use of a plushy during sex. You've been warned...


About my portrayal of the characters. I don't own the anime, though I've read synopsis for the entire series, and I haven't gotten very far in the manga series. Despite this, my growing number of Gravitation stories have received numourous compliments about people being very in character. (Although they've likewise had some complaints that people are OOC. Well, can't please everyone...LOL)

What I'd like to discuss specifically is my portrayal of Tatsuha. Reading other fanfics, opinions on and portrayals of his character are wide and varied. All and all, at the moment, I have to say I like Tatsuha alot, so don't expect any Tatsuha bashing in my story. I - however - am expecting alot of complaints that he's OOC. Before you get going, however - think of this. It's one thing to crush on a person. It's another to hear the said person dictate a rather kinky fantasy involving you - especially when you're just a teenager. So, yes, I think under those circumstances, Tatsuha could get embarrassed and nervous. He's not quite as mature as he likes to think he is.

Oh, and despite my torment earlier, don't worry too much about Ryuichi's fantasy, it's not TOO bad. I'll leave the really kinky Tatsuha-Fantasy to K...oops, did I just drop that hint...?