Chapter Two

"You actually brought that football" Yuuma heard his brother say. He turned around to find Yuuji leaning against the door of his room which he had left open. Yuuma cursed under his breath. How could he forget to close the door?

"Yes I did" he replied quite harshly, clutching the ball tighter. "And it's none of your concern"

Yuuji sighed and walked in, taking a seat next to his younger brother. "I'm not taking it away from you little bro". He placed a hand on Yuuma's head, gently stroking his blonde hair. "If I wanted to, I would have destroyed it long ago"

Yuuma's heart calmed down when he heard his brother's words. "I-I just... the ball gives me a sense of peace. Every time I'm sad and I hold it, I remember that little boy who promised to marry me. He was so small, innocent, cute and stubborn. When I remember the determination in his eyes, I can't help but think of how life would have been with him if only you had let me stay in Japan. I keep wandering, where is he now? What is he doing? How is he?"

Yuuji watched the numerous emotions play out on his brother's face. It pained him to see his brother so hung up on a child he would most likely never meet again.

"I know I sound stupid. In fact, I am stupid but... I can't help it. It's been 13 years. I wonder what he looks like now. I bet he's a strong, handsome young man"

"Is he the reason you signed the contract? So you can come back to Japan and find him?"

Guilt crossed Yuuma's face. "Kinda"

Yuuji sighed heavily.

"B-But aniki, imagine if I do find him. We could-

"You could what Yuuma?" he snapped. "You could what? Marry him? What if he doesn't want you? What if he's not even gay? For God's sake you said he was seven. A fucking child Yuuma! A child! What did he even know?"

"But-"

"Get your head out of the clouds" Yuuji lightly tapped him on the head. "If you hadn't already signed that contact without my knowledge, we wouldn't be in this jet right now. I read the script and the story isn't even that great. You're so lucky I didn't know but I've taken precautions"

Yuuma's yes widened. "Precautions?"

Yuuji straightened and nodded. "Yes. Immediately we set foot on our motherland, you'll have a bodyguard. He will follow you everywhere and no your consent is not needed for this decision. He answers to me and will report your movements to me. I know I'm being harsh but I just want you safe. I want your heart safe little brother. I may be the bad guy now but you'll thank me in the future"

With that, he turned and walked out of the room, leaving Yuuma dumbfounded.

A bodyguard?

Not to protect him but to watch him?

He groaned, resting his head on the black and white ball. Right on the spot that had the initials 'T.S' written in a squiggly handwriting. He understood why his brother was doing it but he's old enough to decide things on his own. 28 for God's sake. He's 28 years old. Why was his brother still being so overprotective? He had been making decisions for them both since their parents passed away and Yuuma appreciated it but it was getting too much. Bodyguard my foot!

He had to find his man and no bloody bodyguard would come in between.

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Seiji stood at the exit of the airport, holding a sign that read 'Kagarawa Yuuma'. A bunch of fan girls and boys were crowded not far away. They were there not because of Seiji but the handsome actor, Yuuma. They wanted to know if the Yuuma that the bulky man was waiting for was actually the celebrity that they love. They would have gone closer but the hard look on Seiji's face and his size, kept them away.

"You see why I said you should use the code. Now we've gotten attention. Mr Kagarawa is a person who likes his privacy. Did you even read the file?" Kai scolded Seiji.

The scene was kinda funny. Watching a short man scold a big man who's head hung low, as if he was really feeling bad.

"This is your problem Seiji!" Kai continued. "This is why Mr Lee cannot give you a mission alone. You don't read the client's profile and commit their wants to memory. You don't even take this job seriously. That man is paying you way to much money"

Seiji intended to read the file actually but he had no time because the client's plane would soon land and Kai made him drive. Now he had attracted the attention of unwanted people. If Kai should report this to Mr Lee, Seiji would surely be punished.

"Kai-senpai" he said in a low tone. As if he was truly sorry from the depths of his heart. His ears even made the act of drooping, like a sad dog's. "I'm sorry. I truly am. Don't worry, I won't let any of those fans touch him and I'll read his file. I promise. Just don't mention this to Mr Lee"

Kai was still angry. He huffed and turned away, giving Seiji the cold shoulder. Of course he wouldn't mention it to Mr Lee but if he didn't scare Seiji like this, the boy would repeat it. He was just too stubborn.

"Kai-senpai... Kai-senpai..." Seiji continued to whine. "I won't do it again. Don't be angry. Kai-senpai..."

"Okay okay stop whining like a child" Kai said. He could never stay mad at Seiji for long. 

The passengers began to file out of the exit door with their belongings. Seiji's sharp eyes shifted through the throngs of people, patiently waiting to see his client. He had seen the man's picture and to be honest, he was really really handsome. Out of the world kind of handsome. He wondered how a person could look that good. Just as he was thinking about it, he sighted his client.

The picture didn't do justice to Kagarawa Yuuma's face. No way. Yuuma has gentle features. Soft blonde locks that went past his ears a bit, translucent grey eyes, a straight nose and small pink lips. He had skin the colour of milk, pure and unblemished. His smile was gentle, giving people a warm sweet feeling. Eyes were kind, making people feel at ease around him. His aura was pure  and posture elegant. He was neither tall nor short. Just average. The skinny jeans he wore accentuated his long legs and the white designer shirt, coupled with a black jacket made him look so cute that one would just want to wrap him up and protect him forever.

Tanaka Seiji didn't even realize he was staring until the group of fan girls and boys started to scream, running towards Yuuma.