He four band members sat in the café sipping their coffees, they all wore
sunglasses and hats so as not to be recognised. Hyde looked at Tetsu, he was
looking into his cup and stirring it slowly. Suddenly Tetsu looked up at Hyde.
Their eyes met for one brief second and then Hyde looked down ? blushing
slightly. Ken looked at them both and puzzled at their strange reactions. He
slid his sunglasses down his nose and glanced at Yukki ? mouthing the words ?did
you see that??. Yukki nodded and coughed. Tetsu?s head shot up.
?What? Who coughed?? He asked. Yukki looked at him strangely.
?Me . . .? He confessed.
?Ooooooh, aren?t we snappy today Mr Big Boss.? Ken poked Tetsu in the arm. The
bassist glared at him.
?I didn?t get much sleep last night, leave me alone. What was it you wanted
Yukki?? Tetsu asked, turning his attention to the thin drummer.
?Oh, um, I was gonna suggest we go back to your place. It?s boring here and .
. . we?re spring cleaning.? Yukki flashed a smile at Ken who nodded.
?Spring cleaning?? Hyde said, staring at the two friends. ?You two never
clean!? He laughed.
?We do . . . the place needs a good clean ? so we?re giving it one.? Ken smiled
and took out a cigarette.
?Okay, let?s go then.? Tetsu agreed. They all stood up and headed for the door
of the restaurant.
Three hours after being at the house they had watched three episodes of CLAMP
and had given up on a strange film. They all sat drinking beer and smoking (with
the exception of Tetsu ? who didn?t smoke).
?So, so Tetsu goes up to this guy and asks really politely where the nearest
toilet is ? the guy says ?I don?t know, I?m new here!? They all rolled about
laughing at the strangely not-funny joke. It was mostly because they were all
slightly drunk.
?Hey, Tet-chan ? do we have any wine? I don?t really like this beer.? Hyde
called across the room to a still giggling Tetsu.
?Huh? Oh it?s uh . . . it might be in the fridge.? He pointed to the kitchen.
?Arigato Tet-chan.? Hyde stood up and wandered off to the kitchen. When Hyde
was out of ear shot Yukki and Ken started on their plan of action.
?Tet-chan ? how close are you and Haido?? Yukki asked, all drunken behaviour
lost.
?Me? Haido?? Tetsu pointed to himself and then to the kitchen.
?Yeah, half-wit! You and Haido!? Ken joked, pushing Tetsu.
?I dunno . . . Quite I guess.? Tetsu hiccuped and then started giggling. He was
definatly drunk.
Hyde stood leaning against the kitchen counter pouring the red wine into a
large wineglass. He drank it in one go and then poured another. The wine tasted
so good ? and more to the point it took his mind off of Tetsu. When half of the
bottle was gone he placed them on the side and stood up straight. His head
swirled and he could see two doorways instead of one.
?Wow . . . That stuff?s s-strong!? He laughed to himself. Then Hyde broke into
uncontrollable giggles.
Ken watched Tetsu downing another can of beer. Then he heard Hyde giggling from
the kitchen.
?Nani yo . . .?? He looked at Yukki who had noticed also. Hyde came staggering
out of the kitchen laughing.
?Are you drunk?? Yukki asked, walking over to Hyde and helping him into a
chair.
?No, I?m just drunk . . . ? Hyde laughed again.
?No, I just asked if you were drunk.? Yukki corrected.
?What? You asked if I was what? Punk?? Hyde?s face contorted with confusion as
he looked up at Yukki. ?You have funny hair.? He reached for the drummer?s hair.
?Drunk . . . Both of them.? Ken laughed. ?Hey! Hyde? Do you mind if we stay
here tonight ? only we don?t like you staying here all alone if you?re drunk.?
Ken stood up and went over to Hyde.
?Drunk? I?m not drunk! How dare you say I?m drunk! I only drank a little, just
half a cup full! I think I?m gonna throw up . . . ? Hyde?s face turned slightly
green.
?Get him to the bathroom!? Yukki shouted. Ken pulled the drunken Hyde up and
rushed him to the bathroom. Yukki looked over at Tesu ? he was fast asleep. His
head lay on the armrest of the chair ? he was sitting on the floor though.
?Awww, he looks so innocent.? Yukki thought, going over to the bassist and
shaking his shoulder.
?W-what? Haido? Haido, is that you Haido?? Tetsu asked, taking the drummer?s
hand. Yukki pulled free.
?No it?s me ? Yukki. I think you should go to bed. Ken and me are sleeping here
for the night.
?Good ? good idea. Where?s Haido, I want Haido.? Tetsu peered around the room.
?He?s in the bathroom. Come on, let?s get you to bed.? He pulled Tetsu up by
the arms and slung the bassist?s limb arm around his shoulders. They both
staggered to the bedroom. Hyde lay sleeping on the bed. Ken sat on the edge of
it talking to him.
? . . . No, no, Haido ? let go of my hand. Haido!? Ken pulled his hands out of
the petite man?s grasp and stood up. He helped Tetsu onto the bed.
?Do you think it?s wise to let them sleep in the same bed?? Yukki whispered as
Tetsu made himself comfortable at the bottom of the bed.
?Yeah, I want to see what happens . . . Just some innocent fun ? you know?? Ken
grinned evilly and closed the door.
Hyde?s eyes opened slowly, he was in a dark room. The shapes around him were
clear as a bell and he could distinctly feel a headache coming on. He sat up and
felt something move at the bottom of the bed.
?W-who?s there?? He asked. The thing groaned and moved. Tetsu sat up groggily
and looked at Hyde.
?Haido? W-What?? He was confused.
?Tet-chan! I thought you were a monster!? Hyde cried. He was so pleased to see
Tetsu.
?No . . . But I do have a really bad headache. Did Yukki say something about
sleeping here tonight?? He asked, holding his hurting head.
?Yeah, something like that ? I think we were drunk.? He told Tetsu.
?Oh. I need some aspirin. I?ll be back in a second.? Tetsu said, standing up.
?Tet-chan! Can I come with you? I don?t like being in here all alone.? Hyde
whimpered. He could see Tetsu nodding.
They crept into the living room and saw Yukki and Ken asleep on the floor. Hyde
giggled at their strange sleeping positions.
?Shhhhhh!? Tetsu hissed. They wandered into the kitchen and closed the door.
Hyde stretched sleepily. He looked at Tetsu.
?Tet-chan!? Hyde cried.
?What?? Tetsu turned around quickly. ?What?s wrong?? He asked.
?Spider! Spider ? help!? Hyde backed into a corner, he was pointing at a large
spider on the ground. Tetsu grabbed a cup and placed it over the spider. He
scooped it up and threw it out of the open window.
?There, all gone.? Tetsu smiled at his Hyde. He was glad he could still do
something to help him. Hyde ran over to Tetsu and hugged him tightly around the
middle. Tetsu stood shocked.
?Oh! Tet-chan! Thank you!? He lay his head on Tetsu?s chest and listened to the
taller man?s heartbeat.
?Haido . . . ? Tetsu whispered. He placed a hand under Hyde?s chin and lifted
his head so he could look into Hyde?s eyes. Hyde?s heart started to beat
quicker, Tetsu was touching him and he was saying his name with such feeling.
?Ken awoke suddenly. He groaned and sat up. He listened to Hyde.
?Spider! Spider ? help!? He was yelling. Then he heard Tetsu?s voice saying
something quieter. Ken stood up and walked over to the kitchen, he opened the
door slightly so he could see the two men. Hyde was hugging Tetsu, the bassist
was looking into Hyde?s eyes.
?Yukki! Yukki! Wake up ? now!? Ken called to the sleeping man. Yukki sat up
quickly. He stood up and ran over to Ken. They both stood staring at the two men
kissing.
?Haido . . .Haido . . . ? Tetsu was mumbling through the kiss. He was running
his hands up and down Hyde?s back as Hyde began to kiss his neck. ?Ohhhhh.? The
word escaped his lips as the shorter man left a wet trail down his jawbone and
neck. Tetsu took Hyde?s hand and made for the door. Ken and Yukki quickly ran
back to where they were sleeping. They lay in there until the two men passed.
They went into the bedroom. Ken raised an eyebrow at Yukki.
?See, I told you there was something going on.? He mumbled. Yukki laughed
softly.
?Yeah, well, let?s leave them alone now. Okay?? He said.
?Yeah, yeah ? just remind me to never sleep in that bed!?
