Tokyo Revengers; Fate.

Chapter 20

Baji Kohaku P.O.V.

I put my hand in my pocket, as I'm on the phone with Ran. "Are you sure? You got angry last time, when he was at the opening of the gallery. And now you want me to buy a suit from him?" I ask. "I'm sure you know how to behave" Ran says. "And I can't deny that he is a great designer and don't you want to look your best for your uncle and aunts anniversary party?" Ran asks. "I do.." I say hesitantly. "Then go on. You have my credit card right?" Ran asks. "I do" I say. "Alright. I want to see pictures. I have to go. I see you tonight" Ran says. "Alright" I say and then hang up. I sigh deeply, looking at the building in front of me. I try the door and to my surprise it's open and I walk in. The room is empty but I hear sounds from the back. I follow it to find Mitsuya who is pinning a suit on no other than Hanagaki Takemichi. Hakkai is on the couch behind them. "Baji-kun?" Takemichi says surprised. Both Mitsuya and Hakkai look up. "This is a surprise..." Mitsuya says. "What can I do for you?" He asks, standing up straight. "I need to buy a suit..for the anniversary party of my uncle" I say, awkwardly. "You do?" Mitsuya asks surprised raising his eyebrows slightly. "Well sit down. I'll finish Takemichi first and then I'll take your measurements" he says. Awkwardly I sit down. "It's been a while, Baji-kun" Takemichi says. "Baji-kun was my brother" I say. "But it has been... I haven't seen you since..." I frown slightly thinking. "Since you punched me in the face..." Takemichi says. Punched him in the face? When did I do that? Is that what causes my twelve year blackout? "Yeah..sorry about that" I mumble. "What happened to your face?" Hakkai asks dryly. "Nothing" I say quickly. "Did Ran do that to you again?" Mitsuya asks. "You're with Ran? Is he abusing you?" Takemichi asks. "You're jumping to conclusions.." I say. "I don't think I am. I saw him hurting you in the gallery on your opening day" Mitsuya says. "It's not what you think" I say. "Your face says enough though. I know what it's like" Hakkai says. "I don't think you do. But I didn't come here for an interrogation" I say.

A little awkward I take off my jacket so Mitsuya can take my measurements. I'm wearing a tank top so I know he'll be able to see more bruising. "Are you still saying it's not what I think?" Mitsuya asks dryly. "If it's that bad, you have to leave Kohaku-kun" Takemichi says. "I don't want to" I say. "What?" All three ask, looking at me stunned. I can't.. you don't understand.. "you like being hurt?" Mitsuya asks surprised. "Of course not" I say. "But it's not like it happens often. Only when I make him very angry. And I know how not to" I say. "That isn't healthy.." Takemichi says. "Besides.. this way I get to protect what my brother held dear. I gladly sacrifice myself for his ideals" I say. "Baji is dead, Kohaku. You don't have to do anything for him" Mitsuya says. "I have to do it, especially because he's dead" I say. "He wouldn't want this! He wouldn't want you to be this hurt!" Takemichi says. "You barely knew him, how could you know what he would and wouldn't want?" I ask, looking At Takemichi. "I knew him for a long time and I know he wouldn't" Mitsuya says. "Keeping my promise to him is what I want, and what is important to me" I say. "And you all act like Ran is all bad, but he isn't. You don't even know him" I say. "I know he bashed my head in twelve years ago" Mitsuya says as he starts to take my measurements. "And I see the bruises on your body" he says. "I'm sorry about that" I say. "I swear he isn't all bad to me. He loves me. He even got me a puppy" I say. "Is that really love?" Takemichi asks softly. "I appreciate you looking out for me. But it isn't necessary" I say. I see them glancing at one another and I press my lips together. "Does he know you're here? This won't get you into trouble?" Mitsuya asks. "He suggested I came here" I say. The silence is awkward and I softly push Mitsuya's hands off of me. "I think I should go" I say, but he immediately grabs my wrist. "I'm sorry if you feel attacked. That wasn't my intention. Let me just finish this and make you a beautiful suit" he says.

I felt awkward after Takemichi and Hakkai left, but Mitsuya was professional and just kept doing his job. "So thank you. I look forward to the result" I say, zipping up my jacket. I turn around and Mitsuya is right behind me, but before I can take a step back, he already puts his hands on my face. "Please don't do this" I whisper. Mitsuya places his forehead against mine. "When you broke up with me, and I realized we wouldn't get back together I just hoped you would lead a happy life." He says. "If I knew it would turn out like this, I'd never let you go" Mitsuya says. "It was my choice. Please don't do this" I whisper and close my eyes when I hear my voice tremble. That was my mistake because I immediately feel Mitsuya's lips against mine, and I can't hold back, I kiss back. As soon as his tongue dances with mine, it feels like my heart is about to bursts out of my chest. "See, we're meant to be together, fate brought us back together" Mitsuya whispers as our lips part. I push him off me. "Why did you have to do that?" I ask. "Why do you have to make trouble for me?" I ask, without giving him time to respond. I take a step back shaking my head. "It's not fair" I say, I turn around and dash out. As I walk home I wrap my arms around myself feeling confused and miserable. Not only by Mitsuya's kiss, but because of Takemichi as well. Why did I punch him? He seemed surprised by some things as well. What is happening. "What has you in deep thoughts?" I hear beside my ear and I gasp jumping up. "You scared me!" I say as I see Ran. "I was calling you for a while now" he says amused. "I'm sorry" I say. "So what got you in such deep thoughts?" Ran asks, stroking my hair behind my ear. "Hanagaki Takemichi was there. You remember him?" I ask, and Ran nods. "Well he was there and they started to bring up Keisuke and it got real uncomfortable" I say. "Hmm you're not lying to me are you?" Ran asks as his fingertips glide past my jawline. "Why would I be lying to you?" I ask. "Why Indeed" Ran says softly, then smiles slightly and kisses me. "Let's go inside. Keiji must be waiting for you." He says.