Lying is a Sin, A Sin Hanagaki Takemichi Commits Too Often

Reject The Sano's - The Wedding Part 4

After dinner, it was time to dance. The newlyweds went first, each having a hand on the other's waist and shoulder, smiling at each other lovingly as their song played. It was like watching two goddesses dance amongst the clouds at sunrise. Everyone else watched, enchanted, right now, it was their time. Others could dance later.

Takemichi felt someone join his side, he was surprised to see that it was Shinchiro, having expected it to be Kazutora, Naoto or Mikey. Shinichiro smiled down at him and Takemichi could kinda understand the resemblance people saw between the two.

"Beautiful, aren't they? I'm really glad to see her so happy. She was always so glum before she met Hinata-chan."

"Yes, I'm really happy for both of them, they deserve the best," Takemichi replied.

The song soon ended and everyone clapped and congratulated the blushing couple. Then, another song started and others could join in. Takemichi was surprised when Shinichiro held his hand out to him.

"Sh-Shinichiro-san?"

"Have this dance with me Take-kun? Takeomi is being an old grouch and refused to join me," Shinichiro offered, a smile upon his face.

"I- oh uh ye-"

"Shin-nii, what are you doing?" You could always count on Mikey to fucking materialise out of nowhere when Takemichi was around.

Mikey's eyes zoned in on Takemichi about to take Shinichiro's outstretched one and he frowned upon realisation.

"Takemitchy! Dance with me instead, I'm much better than my stinky brother," Mikey propositioned, clutching onto Takemichi's side, looking up at him with puppy dog eyes.

Takemichi's heart clenched at that face, he hated it. Because of him, that face would soon be expressing something else, something much darker. Shinichiro seemed to notice Takemichi's discomfort.

"Sorry Manjirou, but I'm going to be stealing your Takemitchy away, maybe you can get the next song?"

Mikey huffed and reluctantly let go of Takemichi, muttering a quick 'whatever', before making his way over to the table. Everyone else was dancing with someone. Even Draken, he was fucking slow dancing with Inui in the corner, Mikey rolled his eyes when he saw Draken tuck a strand of Inui's long hair behind his ear and Inui's face going bright red. 'So. Fucking. Adorable.' His eyes shifted to the mess that was BajiKazuFuyu, it was a little more difficult to slow dance with three people but somehow they were making it work. There was no pattern to it, they were just doing what they wanted. Baji twirled both Kazutora and Chifuyu at the same time and then Chifuyu dipped Kazutora so low that his pony tail grazed the floor. They were having so much fun. Mitsuya and Hakkai, looking comfortable as always, Mitsuya's head resting against Hakkai's chest, the two were talking to each other, judging by Hakkai's blush, it was something sensual. Luna and Mana were near the middle, not slow dancing whatsoever, more like break dancing but somehow, it matched the beat of the song.

Senju was being rather eccentric in her 'slow' dance with Yuzuha, constantly twirling her around and even lifting her up a couple of times. Pah-chin and his wife were trying to have a slow dance, but with Pah came Peh. Takemichi's school friends, the Mizo Gang, had joined in the Mitsuya Girls breakdancing. Emma and Hina were dancing as well, but it was more rocking against each other, Emma's head resting on Hina's shoulder. Koko was even smiling, having fun with the date he had brought along. Mikey noticed that only himself and Naoto were the ones who didn't have anyone to dance with. But he didn't care, he was not dancing with Naoto. He wasn't jealous that Takemichi was dancing with Shinichiro, nope. Definitely not. Not at all. He squinted at them, they were talking to each other. He was trying to guess what they were saying by their facial expressions. Shinichiro's usual goofy smile had dropped and he looked serious, but Takemichi's back was to him so he didn't know about his side.

"Stop staring, it looks creepy," Naoto's voice ripped him out of his thoughts, he side eyed the Tachibana before returning his gaze to the dance floor.

"Look, I know you're like, in love with Takemichi but-"

"I-I am no-"

"Sano, I'm a detective, don't try to lie to me. And besides, literally everyone knows and has known for years."

Naoto sighed before fully turning to Sano, "You need to...give up on Takemichi. He's never going to get into a relationship with you so-"

"What? Are you dating him or something?!" Mikey snapped.

"Well no-"
"Then shut up. I don't care if you're technically like my brother in law, don't tell me to just 'give up' on my feelings for Takemichi. I've been loving him for 12 years already, you think I'm ready to give up now?"

'Please. I'm doing this for you. For Takemichi. You will be hurt so much more if you don't'

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'Take care of yourself Take-kun, stop worrying about others and just focus on you', that was what Shinichiro had told him. But how could he not worry? Who knows what Mikey will do once he dies. And the others? Everyone is so happy right now, everything is perfect. He didn't get much time to think about it because as soon as the song finished, Mikey had once again materialised to whisk him away for the next song.

All the movement was making his stomach churn as well as the thoughts about how the newlyweds will react to the cake which will be brought out once the slow dancing time is complete. He could feel Mikey's eyes boring into him, how his hands on Takemichi's shoulder and waist clenched every so often, he wanted to ask something.

"You look nice tonight Mikey-kun, how's everything going with the dojo?" Takemichi asked, finally meeting his eyes.

"What the hell is going on Takemitchy? You constantly look sick and that thing before, during dinner, is something wrong with you?" Mikey diverted the conversation in the exact opposite direction Takemichi wanted it to.

"Just been a little stressed lately, feels weird to be in a more calm environment. That's all."

Mikey sighed, obviously not believing him, but he, like many, knew Takemichi well enough to not keep pushing because they'd get the same answer.

"I heard you hired the Haitani's. Let me know if they try anything funny and I'll beat them to a pulp." Mikey felt the happiest he had all night when his comment made Takemichi laugh.

"Mhm, I'm sure you will Mikey-kun. Like my knight in shining armour, or rather, midget with an awesome kick?" Takemichi teased.

'Stop it, Takemichi! Stop it! Push him away. Leave!'

"Wow, you're only like two inches taller than me. But if I'm the knight, does that make you the beautiful prince who needs saving?" Mikey leaned closer, waggling his eyebrows.

'Why would you make that analogy Takemichi?! It's obviously romantic! Pull away, he's too close.You're going to hurt him!'

'But I need saving, don't I?'

"Sure, Mikey-kun," Takemichi replied, chuckling.