Akimi and Toshio approached the same matte black McLaren sports car that they had the night they met. The nostalgia was intense.
"And to think of everything we have become since then...How much has changed." Akimi said, holding Toshio.
"A beautiful transformation." Toshio said.
"That it is, Karasu."
They entered the car and Akimi turned on the same purple led lighting as the first time, smiling a bit.
When he turned the stereo on, Je Te Laissarei De Mots by Patrick Watson started to play since it was connected to Akimi's phone. Akimi smiled and started singing it since he knew French and this was one of his favorite songs. It reminded him of Toshio.
(I will let you notes)
Je te laisserai des mots
(Under your door)
En dessous de ta porte
(Very close to the place where your feet pass)
Tout près de la place où tes pieds passent
(Hidden in the holes of your couch)
Cachés dans les trous de ton divan
Toshio thought his heart was going to burst in his chest. He couldn't speak French but he could understand it. Akimi's singing was absolutely beautiful and he had never heard it before.
(And when you're alone for a while)
Et quand tu es seule pendant un instant
(Kiss Me)
Embrasse-moi
(Whenever you want)
Quand tu voudras
(Kiss Me)
Embrasse-moi
Akimi continued to sing in French with his eyes closed and smiling until the song ended. He placed his hand on top of Toshio's. He didn't feel it obviously but Akimi liked to play with his fingers when he was bored.
"That was beautiful, Kitsune..." Toshio said.
He sounded shocked and mesmerized. Akimi blushed not realizing he was singing.
"T-thanks, Karasu. It's one of my favorite songs."
"Why? It is a beautiful song but, it there a specific reason?"
Toshio had listened to the lyrics so he already knew what the fox's answer was going to be. He just wanted to hear him say it out loud.
"Um- It- It reminds me of you..." Akimi said quickly.
Toshio smiled to himself. He looked down briefly to his hand and saw Akimi playing with it. It was so cute.
"Having fun, Kitsune?" Toshio asked with a smirk. He moved his fingers so they covered Akimi's.
Toshio felt the fox blush even more and move his fingers. The raven looked over again and saw Akimi place his hand back in the same position it was in before so he could play with it again. Toshio just smiled and let the birthday boy have his fun.
They arrived at the restaurant a little bit early and a man greeted them at the door since they offered Valet parking. Toshio gave him the keys and placed his hand back around Akimi's waist, escorting him inside.
Akimi walked like a super model entering the runway. And he looked like one too. Head held high, hips swaying, back straight.
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The Fox and the Raven
RomanceI welcome Akimi Kaneshiro, an organized crime leader, killer, friend, husband, and parent. This is the introduction of my very first OC, Akimi Kaneshiro. This book is about the life he choose to lead as an international criminal. How will this effec...
