One In A Million

Gomensai, I kind of have been neglecting my fics lately. This is only the third one that I've updated in 2 days...I'll try to make it up to you, though. Enjoy!

CeTe: If you think what Kousuke did last chappy was bad, wait 'til you hear what he calls Kanone this chapter. I'm suprised Kanone didn't kick his ass right then and there. Though, if it weren't for Eyes being there, he may very well have. Oh, plenty of chaos, don't worry about that! Thanks for reviewing!


otaku11: Thanks! EyesAyumu might be a few more chapters off, but I'll make sure not to make you wait too long! Thanks for reviewing!
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Ayumu was bored, that much was obvious. Madoka stared at him from the hallway, wondering what exactly was on his mind. She couldn't exactly ask him about it because she knew he wouldn't give her a straight answer, if any. It looked to her like he was thinking about someone. No, make that obssessing about someone. She ran through the list of people it could possibly be, which was extremely short, and decided it was probably that Hiyono girl. They had always hung out together, and they seemed very close. Grabbing the phone, Madoka held it out to him. Ayumu looked at the phone and then at his sister-in-law, "What's that for?" he asked.

"Call her." Madoka suggested, "It won't do you any good to just sit around here and mope all day."

Ayumu wondered what she was talking about, and who 'her' was. He then realized that it was probably very obvious that he was thinking about someone, and Madoka probably just assumed that someone was Hiyono. He shook his head, "I'm not thinking about her." he informed Madoka.

Confused, Madoka sat down next to the younger brother, "Well, then what are you thinking about?" she asked, completely lost.

Ayumu said nothing, just stared at the tv. It just happened to be turned to the channel that was broadcasting Eyes' performance. Madoka didn't think much of it, of course, why would she? She had no idea that Ayumu knew Eyes or that the pianist was the one he ws obssessing over, 'This is the last day of his performance.' Ayumu recalled, 'He'll be back in Japan soon.' He felt slight butterflies in the pit of his stomach at Eyes being so close again. He knew, though, that there would be no reason for the two to see each other, and Ayumu couldn't even make up some excuse like he was just taking a walk. If Eyes saw him near his apartment again, he'd know why he was there, and Ayumu seriously doubted that he'd changed his mind in the past month.

"You know, I heard that Kiyotaka actually met Eyes Rutherford once." Madoka said, "He told me a long time ago that he had some sort of business with him. He said he was just as cold as he looks on the tv, and that he was very quiet." she sighed, "I'd love to meet him."

Ayumu had to keep himself from laughing, 'Believe me, you wouldn't.' he thought, but, of course, he couldn't voice that opinion. Though, if Madoka wanted to meet Eyes, then that would give Ayumu a reason to see him again. It would be a lame excuse, though, and Eyes would probably just tell them to go home. No, if Ayumu was ever going to see Eyes again, it would have to be the Blade Child's doing.

Of course, that wasn't very likely with the pianist's current situation. In fact, Ayumu was the farthest thing from Eyes' mind right about now. As he finished his final song of the tour, he heard the roar of clapping and screaming from his fans. He stood up, and chanced a look out to them, seeing no one of any interest. Then, his sight caught Kanone, who was standing in the back with Kousuke. The older one smiled at Eyes and motioned for the pianist to meet him in his trailer. Eyes didn't smile or nod in return, knowing that he had about a million sets of eyes on him right now, but he knew that Kanone got the message.

As he exited the stage, his producer came up to him, "That was wonderful, Mr. Rutherford!" she exclaimed, "I'd just like to thank you again for taking the time to do this." Eyes said, nothing, simply glanced at her on his way by. The woman was obnoxious to say the least, and her voice wanted to make Eyes blow his brains out. So, it was lucky for him (and all his adoring fans) that the tour was over, which meant no shooting himself. He almost made it out the door, and to freedom, but she stopped him in his tracks, "Oh, Mr. Rutherford?" she called. Eyes closed his vibrant blue eyes in annoyance and turned his gaze on her, "I would like to discuss a promotional idea with you." she told him.

This time, Eyes voiced an opinion, "I just got done with this tour, and you're already scheduling another one?" he asked, not pleased with the idea.

The woman laughed a bit nervously, "Well, it won't be for several months, but I was hoping that for your next tour, you would be willing to work with another pianist."

Eyes' glare only deeped, "A duet?" he asked, unable to believe what he was hearing.

The other's face lit up as she nodded, "Yes, exactly! If you don't know anyone, then we could certainly arrange someone." she told him.

Eyes cringed, the thought of someone else playing with him...it was a bit revolting. Eyes hadn't heard anyone else's playing that could compete with his. Well, other than Kiyotaka's, but he didn't even know where the man was. Instead he simply shook his head, "I will take care of it." he said, not trusting the woman to do anything of much importance.

"That's wonderful!" she exclaimed, "I'll have someone contact you with more details later." With that settled, Eyes turned and left the room, hoping that he could make it out this time.

Eyes entered his trailer to see that someone had already packed all of his things. His piercing gaze galred daggers at the empty trailer, if that woman touched any of his things...He was so lost in his thoughts that he jumped when a pair of arms closed aorund his waist and a kiss was planted on the back of his neck, "I'll never get over your performances." Kanone whispered, "You were wonderful." Eyes couldn't help but smile a little at this. When Rio had said his playing was wonderful, he hadn't payed much attention to the compliment. Now, though, Kanone was saying these words, and Eyes felt much more relaxed, "I already packed your things for you." Kanone informed him.

Eyes tilted his head to look at Kanone, "This was you?" he asked, immensely relieved that it had been his boyfriend and not his manager. Kanone gave him a confirming nod, and leaned into kiss him.

Of course, that kiss never happened as Kousuke barged through the door, "Okay, you two, break it up." he said, grabbing a suitcase, "Let's get moving before the plane leaves us." he suggested.

Eyes didn't move a muscle, however, and only glared at the intruder, "Do you honestly think my private plane would leave without me on it?" he asked.

Kanone smirked, "He just wants to get home to his girlfriend." Kanone teased.

Kousuke glared at the two, "Shut up, she's not my girlfriend." he said, defensively, then realized that wasn't a good thing.

Kanone laughed at that, "You're telling me that you put up with that abuse and you're not getting anything out of it?" he asked, shaking his head.

Kousuke just scoffed, "I never said I wasn't getting anything out of it." he objected.

Kanone snickered, "So, you're a massochist then?"

The redhead just rolled his eyes, "At least I'm not a butt-pirate." he said under his breath, and grabbed the suitcases, "Can we go now?" he asked, impatiently.

Kanone glared, having heard Kousuke's comment. He was about to say something when he felt Eyes squeeze his hand, "Let it go." he suggested, and grabbed a suitcase of his own.

Kanone sighed and nodded, "Alright, let's go." he agreed. The three filed out of the trailer, and to the awaiting limo, which would take them to the private plane.

When they were finally on their way back to Japan, Kousuke claimed the front of the plane as his, and left Eyes and Kanone to do what they wished with the back. Eyes stared out the small window and sighed, wondering how he was supposed to find someone as good as him to play with in his next tour. He didn't want to go through the process of auditioning people; that would be a waste of time anyhow as most of the people would probably have the horrible misconception that they were good when really they weren't even close. He then had another idea, 'Perhaps Little Narumi would be convinced to play.' he thought. He knew Ayumu was no where near as good as his brother, but he would do in a pinch.

Kanone noticed that Eyes seemed troubled by something, and reached over to grab his hand. When the Blade Child's blue eyes met with his, he smiled, "Everything okay?" he asked.

Eyes shook his head, then snapped it up, "Kanone, can you play the piano?" he asked. Despite all of their time together, Eyes had never known Kanone to be a pianist. Though, there were a lot of things that he didn't know about Kanone.

Kanone was a bit taken back by the question, "I've never given it much of a chance." he confessed, "I must admit, I'm not the most talented when it comes to music." Eyes sighed, he had expected as much, "Why?" Kanone asked, wondering where the question had come from.

"My producer wants me to perform with another pianist on my next tour." he explained, "I don't know of anyone that I could consider for the part, though."

Kanone thought for a moment, "I can't help you there, I'm sorry." he said, feeling slightly sorry for his boyfriend.

Eyes shook his head, "It's alright, I have someone in mind." he assured Kanone, though the only problem now would be getting Ayumu to accept.
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Which, of course, will be no problem since Ayumu is in love with you! Sorry, he doesn't really get it, does he? Oh well, he'll find out soon enough! Danke for reading, ich liebe ihr!