Followed

[write_my_dreams]

Title: Followed
Author: write_my_dreams
Pairing: None
Genre: AU, drama, some action
Warning/Disclaimer: Nothing to warn about. D and L'Arc are, sadly, not mine.
Rating: PG
Chapter(s): 1/1
Summary: Hyde realizes he's being followed and disguises himself as a girl to avoid their attention, then finally confides in Asagi and asks him for help.
Author's Comment: Wrote this one right after Propositions and again had steered away from editing until recently. I like this one since I get to bring in more characters XD Hyde's one step closer to meeting Gackt...

The feeling of being watched started again when Hyde left his apartment to run a couple errands. He’d felt eyes on his back as he walked down the street, took the train to the sushi bar where he ate lunch, then as he entered the bookstore he was currently in. Yesterday he’d dismissed the feeling of being watched as paranoia and desperately wanted to believe that was the case, but couldn’t lie to himself. Someone was following him. Why though? And who? He needed to find out.

The redhead put the book back on the shelf and walked to the escalator. Height would give him an advantage. He’d be able to see if there was someone following him or if paranoia was just playing tricks on him. Hyde pulled his phone out of his pocket and pretended to be texting. He kept his head down as he surveyed the bookstore through his bangs. There didn’t seem to be anyone suspicious – just some students and housewives wandering through the store. Hyde relaxed, then tensed up as two men in black business suits left the shelf behind the one he’d been exploring and got on the escalator. One looked straight at him while the other’s eyes wandered the store. The redhead quickly pocketed his phone to disguise the fact that his hand was shaking. The men were about Asagi’s height and muscular. One was taller with short-cropped hair. The other had shaved his head and had more muscle. Shit… more big guys.

Hyde stepped off the escalator and headed towards the mystery section. The taller one had looked directly at him while the other hadn’t seemed to care. Was it just a coincidence? Maybe he thought Hyde was cute and couldn’t take his eyes off him. It’d happened before, but in this case seemed unlikely. Still, the redhead wanted to believe it was a coincidence. He needed further proof so he pulled a book off the shelf and opened it. Hyde bowed his head over the pages, again using his bangs to hide his eyes. His hopes were dashed as the men got off the escalator and headed towards the mystery section. The man who’d looked at him earlier pulled a book off the shelf and showed it to his partner. Hyde turned a page in his book and almost dropped it as the second man glanced at him. The documentary on big cats he’d recorded for Asagi yesterday came to mind. That man looked at him just like the hungry cheetah had looked at an antelope. It was the expression of a predator that had just spotted their prey.

The book trembled in Hyde’s hands. He was being followed. He’d never seen these men before but could only assume they worked for Shinamori. The redhead put the book back on the shelf. It was impossible to enjoy looking for books while these men were here. The pair ducked down a row of shelves as he passed them, but he could still feel their eyes on him.

Hyde stepped onto the down escalator and didn’t look back. These men had to be Shinamori’s employees. Kobayashi wouldn’t bother with sending people after him… but the businessman would. Hyde had hurt and embarrassed him so he must want some form of revenge. Why were these men following him though? Was it to learn his habits – find out where he went and when? What would they do with that knowledge? Ambush him and bring him to Shinamori? The thought made him shudder. He didn’t want to think about what would happen to him if the men brought him to Shinamori.

The redhead nibbled on his lip as he left the bookstore. He didn’t want to keep dealing with this. Maybe he could sneak out late tonight and stay with Sakura or Asagi. But what if the men were still there and followed him? Hyde didn’t want to lead them to his friends. He needed another way to avoid them, but what? Maybe a disguise… what should he wear though?

Hyde got an idea as a woman in a pink dress and silver heels walked by. He’d escaped Shinamori’s office because he was dressed as a girl. He could use his looks to his advantage and do so again. The redhead grinned and headed across the street to enter the shopping mall. The mall was several stories high and had a variety of stores. Hyde was limited to the first floor though; he would be seen if he went up the escalator. Fortunately there were plenty of clothing stores on this floor. He entered one and headed straight to the women’s section.

*   *   *

Hyde dressed as a girl the next time he went out. He wore the outfit he’d bought yesterday: a white dress with a pink rose print, silver purse, and pink ballet flats. He’d bought makeup too and applied foundation, purple eyeshadow, and mascara. The redhead then plaited his hair into two braids and pinned his bangs back with butterfly hair clips to complete the disguise. He looked like he was about fifteen now, but that was good. He had to look very different or he would be recognized.

Now to test his disguise… Hyde left the building and started down the street. The men, dressed in grey suits today, were standing by the corner and talking about stocks. One glanced up as Hyde left the building, but his eyes slid right over him. The redhead smiled. His disguise worked! The men didn’t recognize him. Feeling better, Hyde went back to the bookstore. Now that he wasn’t being followed he could peruse the books in peace. After buying a book Hyde went back to the mall. He would need more women’s clothing to keep up his disguise.

*

The men continued to follow him for the next few days. Sometimes they were on foot and other times followed him in a nondescript black car. Hyde caught occasional glimpses of them, but was careful so they wouldn’t know that he was aware of their presence. He couldn’t help but wonder if they wanted him to see them though. They weren’t exactly subtle about following him. Were they trying to intimidate him? If so, it worked when he went out as his true self. Hyde made sure to go out as himself at least once a day so the men wouldn’t get suspicious. Being followed while doing something as mundane as getting groceries was unnerving, but he was safe as a girl so he mostly went out in disguise.

Hyde still had yet to mention the men to Sakura and Asagi. He was afraid of his stalkers and also worried about how his friends would react to the news. Sakura, always protective of him, might do something reckless like confronting them. Hyde wouldn’t be able to live with himself if they hurt him. Sakura’s hobby was music and he played drums in a band. A drummer needed working limbs. If Sakura was hurt because of him…

The redhead shuddered. It was better to avoid the situation. Fortunately there hadn’t been a need for him to explain anything. His friends had been so busy with work that he hadn’t seen them since spending the weekend with them. Hyde hoped the men would get tired of tailing him by the time Asagi and Sakura’s schedules let up. That wasn’t going to happen though since Asagi had texted him that morning.

I don’t have to work until this evening. Did you want to meet for lunch?

It’d taken a while for Hyde to decide. He didn’t want the men to keep him from seeing his friends, but if he saw them he’d have to confide in them. Going out as himself was too risky since he’d lead the men to his friends, so he’d have to dress as a girl. Asagi would require an explanation since Hyde wasn’t into cross-dressing.

Finally the redhead accepted. He couldn’t keep this a secret for much longer. As much he trusted and respected Sakura, he’d prefer to confide in Asagi. I’m sorry, Yacchan. Hyde felt guilty about choosing Asagi over his best friend, but knew the dark-haired man would be calmer than Sakura.

Hyde turned his thoughts back to the present and looked at his reflection. He’d dressed in a navy blue schoolgirl skirt, white blouse, and the blue bow to match the skirt. His hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail and he wore light foundation. With this outfit he’d be able to blend in with other schoolgirls. He’d just be the rebel who dyed ‘her’ hair. One consequence of this outfit was that he’d make Asagi look like a pedophile… but that was better than leading the men to him. Plus his expression when he saw Hyde  would be priceless.

He started as his phone buzzed. Asagi had sent him a text: I’m here.

I’ll be down soon, Hyde responded. He tucked his phone into his purse, put on his simple black shoes, then left the building. Asagi was waiting for him outside. He hadn’t dressed in all black today, something unusual for him. He wore a white t-shirt with a red rose printed across his chest and grey jeans. Hyde frowned since Asagi was leaning against his motorcycle. Skirts and motorcycles were rarely a good combination. Shit… this wouldn’t be fun. At least he’d worn short black shorts under the skirt so he wouldn’t accidentally flash someone.

Hyde walked up to Asagi. The dark-haired man gave him a confused ‘do I know you?' look then did a double take as he recognized him. “Hyde?” he gaped at the redhead. “What… what are you wearing?” he asked.

“Shh,” Hyde hissed. “I’m being watched.” In a louder and feminine voice he said, “I’m wearing my uniform, silly!”

Asagi frowned, but didn’t ask questions. “Ready for lunch?”

Hyde nodded. The dark-haired man gave him a helmet, watching as he put it on to make sure he’d done it correctly. Once Asagi was satisfied he put on his own helmet and got on the motorcycle. Hyde held his skirt down as he joined him. Mounting a motorcycle while wearing a skirt was always tricky, but the shorts saved him from embarrassing himself. He tucked the skirt under his legs then sat down.

“Ready?” Asagi asked.

“Ready,” Hyde said, wrapping his arms around the dark-haired man’s waist. Asagi started the motorcycle and drove to their favorite sushi bar. He found a place to park then got off, taking Hyde’s hand to help him down. The redhead clutched his skirt so it wouldn’t ride up his thighs then slipped off the motorcycle.

“Thanks,” Hyde said. He pulled off his helmet and flattened his hair down.

“You’re welcome.” Asagi did the same then gave him a critical look. “Please explain.”

Hyde hesitated. There were other people around and he didn’t want to risk being overheard. “I will once we’re inside,” he promised.

“All right.” Asagi frowned as an old woman walking by glanced at Hyde then gave the dark-haired man a disgusted look.

Hyde snickered. “She probably thinks you’re a pedophile.”

Now it was Asagi’s turn to glare. “Did you wear that outfit to embarrass me?”

The redhead smiled sweetly. “Partially. I also thought it’d be a good disguise.” He indicated a group of schoolgirls walking past the sushi bar. “Let’s eat, I’m starving!” Hyde walked inside. They got a small table in the back and Hyde waited until they’d ordered their food and drinks before explaining the situation. Asagi frowned as Hyde spoke, but didn’t speak until he was done.

“And you chose not to enlighten me about this… why?” he asked.

Hyde sighed. “I knew you’d worry and I didn’t want to risk leading these men to you. I still don’t know what they want from me. I hoped they’d leave me alone by the time you were free.”

Asagi frowned. “Of course I’ll worry! I’m your friend.”

“I know.” Hyde looked up at him. “I swear I was going to tell you.” Eventually. “I sometimes go out as my real self but mostly I go out in dresses. The men don’t recognize me in a dress; I even stopped and fussed with my phone near one of them and he ignored me.”

Asagi nodded slowly. “And you think they’re Shinamori’s men?”

“I’m positive they are. Kobayashi wouldn’t send people after me; he doesn’t have the money or the interest.”

“You’re right,” Asagi sighed. “I don’t like this.”

“Me neither.” Hyde adjusted his skirt. “Part of me wants to run away… but I need to know why they’re following me. Are they just trying to learn my habits? Intimidate me? Or are they going to haul me off to see Shinamori? I don’t know...” he sighed again. “I know I should have told you earlier, but like I said I was afraid of leading them to you. Or to Yacchan or any of my friends.” He’d never forgive himself if he brought trouble down on his friends.

“I can handle them.”

The look on Asagi’s face made him shiver a little despite the heat. Asagi was one of the kindest, sweetest people Hyde had ever met… but he shouldn’t be underestimated. He was strong and fierce if provoked. Once they’d been on the train together and a man had groped Hyde. The redhead didn’t even have time to snarl at him since Asagi had already flattened the man against the wall and told him he’d break his fingers if he touched Hyde or anyone else on the train again. The man had practically wet himself in fear and backed off, promising to change his ways. Hyde had been shocked to see Asagi like that, but impressed.

“I know,” he said softly.

“What are you going to do then?” Asagi asked.

“I think... I’m going to wait a few more days. If they’re still following me then I’ll expose myself to them.” The redhead held up a hand as Asagi opened his mouth to protest. “I need to know why they’re here. And I’d rather do it on my terms than theirs.” He hesitated as he looked at his friend. “I’d appreciate it if you could be there too.” Asking for protection always bothered him. His tiny frame sparked protective instincts in his friends and family, and Hyde constantly had to prove that he didn’t need to be fussed over. He hated appearing helpless and so pride often got the better of him, but he wasn’t stupid enough to let that happen this time. The men might haul him off to Shinamori when he confronted them. Hyde couldn’t take them on himself so he needed Asagi with him.

“I’ll be there,” the dark-haired man promised.

Hyde smiled. “I know.”

*

Asagi glared at Hyde. “People are staring and giving me dirty looks,” he hissed. “I look like a pedophile.”

Hyde glanced up and noticed an older woman and her daughter giving Asagi what was definitely a disgusted look. So he smiled, put on his best ditzy schoolgirl impression, and latched onto Asagi’s arm. He pointed at an ice cream shop and squealed in a high, girlish voice, “Onii-chan, will you buy me ice cream! You promised.” Hyde pouted up at Asagi, who looked a little shocked at his makeshift performance. Then he rolled his eyes and nodded.

“I’ll get you ice cream.”

The pair looked satisfied that they were siblings, not lovers, and walked away. Hyde hung onto Asagi’s arm, grinning. “I really do want that ice cream though.”

“You’re treating.”

Hyde pouted. “It’s not very gentlemanly to make a lady pay for her ice cream.”

“It’s not very ladylike to put on a schoolgirl outfit and make the friend who took you to lunch look like a pedophile,” Asagi retorted.

The redhead huffed. He had a point… “Fine, I’ll treat us.” Hyde let go of Asagi’s arm and headed towards the shop. There were a few other people sitting around the tables outside, eating their ice cream and chatting. Once they had their cones (chocolate chip cookie dough for Hyde and rose flavored for Asagi) they looked for a place to sit.

“Let’s go to the park,” the redhead suggested. There was a little park about a block away with plenty of benches. Asagi nodded. They were quiet as they walked to the park, concentrating on eating their ice cream before it melted. Once they reached the park Hyde found a shady bench and sat down. He stretched out his legs and leaned back against the bench. Mm… this was relaxing. If only it wasn’t so hot.

“Hyde.”

“Hm?” he glanced up as Asagi said his name. He looked thoughtful and a little worried. What was on his mind?

“How do you plan on exposing yourself to Shinamori’s men?” The dark-haired man blushed as a couple walking by stopped and gave them appalled looks.

“Why, Asa-chan, I didn’t know you were so dirty!” Hyde cackled. At Asagi’s death glare he laughed and scooted a little closer. “I think I’ll go out late at night. I’ll pretend I’m drunk-”

“You’ll be trying to seduce everyone with a pulse then,” Asagi said dryly.

Hyde blushed and hit his arm. “I can’t help that I’m a slutty drunk.”  The last time he’d been drunk was at a party with Asagi, Sakura, and some of their friends. Fortunately Sakura had taken him home before he could get too desperate, but Asagi now knew that he got needy and sex-crazed when drunk. And seduced anything attractive and breathing. So embarrassing.

“Anyway,” Hyde finished his ice cream cone. “I’ll pretend to be drunk so I’m an easy target. They’ll follow me, then I’ll lead them down an alley, turn around, and confront them.”

“No you’re not,” Asagi said firmly.

“I have to!” Hyde looked up at him. “I don’t want to keep living a double life, Asa-chan. I’m tired of pretending to be a girl just so I can feel safe. I want to just… be able to go out as myself and not feel scared or worry about leading those creeps to my friends. My parents wanted to come visit me this weekend, but I don’t want them to see those men and I definitely don’t want my stalkers to see my parents.” He’d had to make up an excuse to keep his parents in Wakayama.

Asagi sighed. “I understand. So what will you do after you’ve confronted them?”

“I’ll tell them I know they’re following me. Then I’ll see what they do.” Hyde sighed as Asagi frowned. He obviously didn’t approve. “It’s the best idea I have,” he said crossly.

“I know… I just don’t like it.”

“I know you don’t.” Hyde adjusted his skirt, looking down at it. “I don’t know what you want to do, if you’re going to follow me or wait in the alley… but I want you there.” This part was hard to admit. “I need you there. I’m… afraid of what Shinamori’s men will do if they catch me.” He’d gotten away once with Megumi’s help, but he wasn’t sure if he could escape again.

Asagi laid a hand on his shoulder. “I’ll be there,” he promised. “And I’ll bring Ruiza with me. You remember him, right?”

Hyde nodded. “Of course I do.” He liked Ruiza. He worked at a police station in a seedier part of Tokyo and mainly did undercover work. Currently he was investigating drug rings – finding out who the main dealers were, who supplied them, and where they got the drugs.

“Two pairs of eyes are better than one so we’ll be able to watch over you. He’ll probably bring Hide-Zou with him too.” Hide-Zou was Ruiza’s partner. “I’ll call him later and we can figure out a plan.”

“All right. I’ll keep you updated on what my stalkers are doing,” Hyde promised.

Asagi nodded. “I’ll let you know what Ruiza and Hide-Zou say.” He got up once he’d finished his ice cream. “We should get back soon; I have to work in another hour.”

Hyde hid his disappointment. He’d been enjoying himself… “All right.” He got up off the bench. “Do you want to see Shinamori’s men?”

“Yes.”

“Thought so.” They returned to Asagi’s motorcycle then put on their helmets and got on. Once they reached Hyde’s apartment the dark-haired stopped the motorcycle and again helped him off it. “Thanks.” The redhead pulled his helmet off, frowning as he saw his pursuers seated on a bench near the building. “They’re on that bench.”

Asagi raised his helmet so he could see. “Are they always waiting around the building?”

“Not always. Sometimes they’re down the corner or in their car.” Hyde felt a vindictive surge of pleasure since the men had been waiting here and sweating in the heat. Especially in their matching black suits.

Asagi frowned. “I don’t like this.”

“Me neither.” Hyde gave the helmet back to handle him. “If you think you can handle it… would you like to come over for dinner? I can show you how they follow me.” He bit his lip. “I’m just afraid they’ll follow you when you go home.”

“I’ll do that,” Asagi said. “And I know how to lose them if they do follow me.”

Hyde was still unsure, but decided to trust him. “All right. I’ll let you go then so you won’t be late for work.” He hesitated a moment then stood up on tiptoe to give Asagi a hug. Getting this secret off his chest made him feel better. “Thank you,” he whispered.

The dark-haired man returned the embrace. “You’re welcome. I’ll text you when I’m done with work.”

“Okay. I thought about getting curry for dinner. Does that sound good or…?” Hyde trailed off. He liked eating curry, but it’d been so hot lately it was hard to think about eating hot food. He’d been craving it though so would just turn his air conditioning up a little higher.

Asagi nodded. “I like curry.”

“All right I’ll get curry then.” He’d have a cold dish to go with it so they wouldn’t get too hot during dinner.

“Sounds good.” Asagi got back on his motorcycle. “Be careful.”

“I will. Bye,” Hyde waved and waited until the other man had left before heading into the building.

*

Hyde stepped out of his apartment with a beer bottle in hand. Walking outside in cargo pants and a t-shirt felt good after going out in a skirt earlier. He started singing to himself as he stumbled down the sidewalk, hoping his drunken act was convincing. When he had too much to drink he did get unsteady on his feet – perfect for falling into someone’s arms or their lap so they would take him home with them. Hyde shuddered slightly. Stumbling was the closest he would get to his actual drunk self. That was far too embarrassing…

He spun around and took a sip of his beer, glancing at the night sky. The quick turn showed a black car was approaching. The men wouldn’t follow on foot then. Asagi had texted him a few minutes ago to say that Hide-Zou was with him and Ruiza was waiting down the alley they’d chosen. The three would protect him if the men tried anything. Hyde wasn’t helpless though; he knew how to protect himself. He did appreciate the extra muscle since it made him feel safer.

The redhead continued down the sidewalk. He’d drunk most of the beer before leaving the apartment and soon finished it. Absently he set the bottle in a recycling bin then sat down on a nearby bench. Hyde continued singing to himself then paused as he heard a door slam. He turned so he could lay down on the bench. As he did so he saw the men standing outside their car. So much for following him by car.

Hyde got up again and continued walking. The alley where he’d meet Ruiza was a couple blocks away from here. He could feel eyes on his back and resisted the temptation to speed up his pace. He was supposed to stumble around like a drunk. The redhead started singing again and slowed down as he saw the shops up ahead. The alley between a coffee shop and a bakery at the end of the street was his meeting place. He walked past the first alley, sandwiched between a shoe store and the post office, then squeaked as a hand seized his arm. There were more of these creeps after him? Hyde was about to yell then realized Ruiza had grabbed him. “What the hell,” he hissed as the blonde pulled him into the alley. “You scared me!” Even though they’d arranged to meet in an alley, Hyde still hated them. They were creepy and a perfect cliché for bad things.

“Sorry,” Ruiza whispered. He led Hyde further down the alley. “I wanted to see what they’d do if they thought someone had gotten to you first.” He watched the mouth of the alley then gave the redhead a gentle push towards it.

Hyde stumbled then tensed as the men came down the alley. They paused as they saw him. He straightened up and decided to quit the act. “Who are you and why the hell are you following me?” he demanded, folding his arms across his chest.

The one who kept staring at him in the bookstore smirked. “If you know we’re following you then you know why we’re here.”

 “Shinamori?” Hyde guessed.

“Correct,” the second said. He took a step closer to Hyde. “We had orders to follow you then bring you in. Shinamori already wanted to collect and now he’s doubly pissed at how you escaped. You even broke his nose.”

Hyde backed up. If Shinamori got his hands on him… no, he didn’t want to picture it. The redhead glanced around the alley. Ruiza was probably hiding behind the dumpster or the recycling bins so if need be he could run past those and behind the post office to escape. Asagi and Hide-Zou were somewhere so Hyde knew he was safe. These men didn’t know that though. “W-What are you going to do to me?” he asked.

The first man smirked. “Nothing… as long as you cooperate.”

Hyde backed up again then squeaked as his arms were abruptly seized. He looked up and paled. Oh no… Shinamori’s office guard. This was worse than he thought. The man’s fingers dug into his arms and gripped him painfully.

“You’re not getting away this time,” the man growled. “I’d beat you until you weren’t so pretty anymore, but Shinamori gave us firm orders. You’re not to be harmed.” He shoved Hyde forward, making him stumble. Ruiza couldn’t take on three men by himself. Where were Asagi and Hide-Zou?

“Let him go,” Asagi said. He was standing at the mouth of the alley with Hide-Zou. Hyde had met Asagi’s friends a few times but wasn’t too familiar with this man. Even though they barely knew each other he appreciated that Hide-Zou had come to help him.

One of the men shifted his shirt so Asagi could see the gun at his hip. Hyde’s heart started to beat faster. Oh no… what had he gotten his friend into? “Make me.”

A flash of blonde at the edge of Hyde’s vision alerted him to Ruiza’s presence. The guard made a choking noise as Ruiza chopped him in the throat. He released the redhead and turned, only to be taken down by a series of quick punches. Hyde couldn’t help but be impressed. Ruiza was skilled… but he had to be, didn’t he?

“Hyde, run,” Asagi ordered.

The redhead immediately bolted. He heard footsteps chasing after him but didn’t look back. A grunt of pain made him do so. One of the men was collapsed on the ground and seemed to be unconscious while Asagi was fighting another one. Shinamori’s guard was just now getting to his feet then fell as Ruiza dropped him with a well-placed kick. Hyde knew he should keep running to safety, but he couldn’t. He’d never seen Asagi fight someone before and couldn’t help but watch. Slamming a pervert who groped Hyde into a wall once couldn’t compare to this. He didn’t know Asagi could fight like this. He was obviously skilled, easily blocking and evading the other’s blows. The redhead flinched as the man broke through Asagi’s guard and landed a punch. Oh no... Then he relaxed as Asagi overpowered the man and stunned him with a fist to the temple. He made sure the man was unconscious before turning to Hyde.

 Are you all right?”

“Fine,” Hyde squeaked. He felt so useless… these men would have captured him if Asagi and the others hadn’t come. “Thank you.”

“Thank us later.” Hide-Zou kicked one of the men as he started to stir. “We need to get you out of here first.”

“My apartment’s not far,” Ruiza offered. “We can take my car.”

Asagi nodded. “Let’s.”

“Okay.” Hyde quickly moved past the men, paranoid that one would get up and try to grab him. He looked up as Asagi gently rubbed his arm. The redhead forced a smile for him. His life had changed so much in such a short time and he wasn’t sure how to handle the changes. This was too complicated for him.

They left the alley, walking fast since it was only a matter of time before the three men regained consciousness. Soon enough they reached Ruiza’s car. Hyde half expected a standard police vehicle but was surprised to see a small blue car. The blonde unlocked it then Hyde climbed into the back with Asagi. Hide-Zou sat up front with Ruiza. Once the doors were shut he started the car and drove away.

“Thank you,” Hyde said again. “I’m really sorry I had to get you involved.

Ruiza smiled at him in the rearview mirror. “You’re welcome.”

Hide-Zou turned and gave him a small smile. “Don’t worry about us. We’ve been through worse.” He faced forward again. “Asagi, I think it’s time you told Hyde the truth… and introduced him to your boss. He needs protection now. Probably a new apartment too.”

Hyde frowned. What? “Asa-chan, what does that mean?” he looked up at him. “Tell me the truth? About what?” Had Asagi been lying to him about his job…?

The dark-haired man sighed softly. “I’ll tell you when we’re at Ruiza’s apartment.”

Hyde slumped back against the seat. He could tell by Asagi’s tone that he didn’t want him to know the truth. Whatever it was. That made the redhead nervous. What was he going to learn? All he could do was wait until they reached Ruiza’s apartment. 

Notes
I have no idea what's wrong with the formatting or how to fix it. LJ really pisses me off sometimes...

Comments

[tamaaki-kaer1.livejournal.com]

OMG Hyde-in-drag almost everyday!!! how I wish i could be there, watching him in various women dresses~ *drool* *Q*

Aww Asagi, lucky you! you had a 'date' with hyde! that aside, I'm wondering if asagi is supposed to be some kind of hyde's bodyguard? and why I get the feeling his boss is Gackt? xDD

Interesting story, can't wait for next chapter~ :D

[write_my_dreams]

Wouldn't it be glorious to see Hyde in drag every day? I bet he looks so cute in all his pretty outfits.

Haha! Now that I think about it he basically had a date with Hyde. Lunch and dessert... Lol you definitely haven't read the first 2 parts of this series XD Asagi and Hyde are good friends. Asagi's just protective of him. And you've guessed right about Gackt!

You better go back and read the others first XD Check the "series: yakuza" tag. Pride is the direct middle of the series based on a dream I had. I'd read that after you've read Heartbreak and Comfort (part 1) and Propositions (part 2)

[tamaaki-kaer1.livejournal.com]

ahhhh you're right, I haven't read those two! >.< *goes out to read*

And you know, thanks to this fic, last night I had a dream of hyde-in-drag goes on a date with yakuza-gackt. Hyde in her cute mini dress + high heels + chanel bag and yakuza-gackt wore all black with long black coat +black boots. they were having a good time, even had ice cream together...*sigh dreamily* I hope someway along this fic, please let G and H have date with hyde wore woman's clothing? :D

[write_my_dreams]

I promise everything will make more sense if you read those XD

Oh you did? Aw, that sounds like a cute dream. Yakuza Gackt would probably wear an outfit like that. Lol Gackt ate ice cream? Think of the calories! I'm glad my fic inspired you though. Well, Gackt has various invitations to parties and since he finds Hyde more interesting than an actual woman he'll have Hyde dress up as a girl and come with him as his "date"

Don't expect much Gackt x Hyde from this series. There's a little, but Hyde and Asagi are reserved for each other.

[tamaaki-kaer1.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is a very very cute dream. xD

lol, gackt just recently said he loves woman who eats parfait because at date she can spoon-feed him. guess he secretly loves sweets. xDD

I'll be looking forward to the gackt bringing hyde in drag as his 'date' then. :D

eeehhh? this is not a gakuhai series? >.<

[write_my_dreams]

Cute dreams are always good XD

Oh he does? I guess he does! I know he likes cream puffs... Guess he likes sweets more than he lets on lol.

I'll have to work on outlining that scene and figure out what all I want to happen. I have a couple ideas for some of the parties Gackt attends.

Lol this is definitely NOT a GakuHai series. There's very little GxH. I quit writing GakuHai a few months ago because I was tired of writing it. I've since moved on to pairings I like more :) Not sure if that's a deal breaker for you or not but Hyde will wear lots of pretty dresses throughout the series XD

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ehhh you quit writing gakuhai??? awwww but you write them so weeell ;;_____;; isn't there any chance of you to go back in writing them after you've played with other pairings? maybe not soon, but someway in the future? aww, i will always miss your gakuhai. the soldier's dream is my most favorite gakuhai, ever.

since i've read the other twos (but haven't commented yet, bad me :p) and I've been addicted to this series, plus hyde in dresses as bait, I will continue to read this series, no worries! I have always like how cute you described hyde in your fic, gakuhai or not. I always thought how you described hyde behavior, emotion and reaction so cute (however angry hyde is), that made me attracted to your story. :)

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I did. Made a post about it a while ago... can't remember when. I have one multi-chapter planned where Hyde is torn between Gackt and Sakura so there will be a mix of both pairings. I need to finish other stuff before I get to that though. That fic will be my last contribution to the GakuHai fandom and there probably will be less GakuHai than I had planned as I'm not too interested in writing them any more. I'm glad you like them though.

Aw, where are the comments? Yay you like! I'm happy to hear that :) I do love to write Hyde so there'll be plenty of him in my writing