Reckless

10. Conflict

Not a thought flowed through my mind. 

I hung on to Rans arm like it kept me from floating into space. Drakens anger filled eyes drilled into me. Not understanding the situation I was faced with I smiled widely at him. "Where the fuck have you been all night Ki?" Draken said taking a step closer to us. His fists clenched so tightly that his white knuckles were blinding. Giggling at how upset he seemed, I looked up at Ran who met my gaze. "Shes been with me. I found her all alone and it only felt right to make sure she was enjoying the party. My brother and I find it unacceptable to let any guest of ours leave without getting the full experience of a Haitani Party." Ran brought his free hand to my head and brushed some of my hair behind my ear.

Draken closed the distance between the three of us, "Thanks, but I can take it from here." Placing his hand out in front of me. Rans face was full of amusement as I pulled away from him. "You must be the boyfriend. I trust you'll see her home safely then." With one last look over of me he strutted away. I watched as his tall form vanished into the crowd.

"We are leaving. Let's go." Draken said grabbing my wrist and yanking me forward as he dragged me to the front yard. Tripping over my feet I ripped his strong hand off of me. "I'm not ready to leave. I was just starting to have funnn." I pleaded to Draken. Clenching his jaw, I could see his chest rising and falling from his heavy breathing. "Fun? You were just starting to have fun. Of course you were, because you were in the arms of another man!" he shouted drawing in the looks of some by passers. "Kenny boy are you jealousss?" I joked with him. "Do not call me that right now. I'm not jealous. I'm disappointed that you would just run off with any man that gave you an ounce of attention!"

His serious tone shocked some of the intoxication out of me. We are really fighting right now, aren't we? "Draken, I-" staring at the grass that laid under me trying to figure out what was going on. "I saw Kiyoko." My heart skipping a beat as I looked into his tear-filled eyes. "And I'm sure I'm not the only one either. That cocky asshole knew exactly what he was doing. Taking advantage of you while hammered." Too drunk to process everything as he shouted. I grabbed my head as it began to spin feeling overwhelmed by the situation. 

"You can't tell me something as sweet as her isn't worth trying. She is the one who kissed me first after all. I didn't take advantage of her. All I did was show her a good time and what a real man can do for her." Rans deep voice said as he walked up from the house. Our group of friends following suit after him. 

Staring back at everyone that watched us fight, "Can we just leave please. I can explain later." Pushing on Drakens chest, trying to get him to move. He didn't budge as him and Ran had a stare down. Moving to the side, facing ran who stood lazily with his hands in his pockets. "Do you think that just because you're a Haitani and have money out the ass that you can do whatever you want, with whoever you want? She's plastered! She has no idea what's she's doing!" Draken was now face to face with Ran who didn't even flinch at his words. "I do believe that the way she shouted my name and begged for more means she was fully aware. It seems you are defending something that you don't understand my friend." Ran said looking at me with a smile. 

"I'm defending what's mine and I'm not your friend. You can address me by my name." Looking around at the crowd that has now formed while these two fought, I tried to get myself to speak but it was no use. The alcohol has pushed all control I have out of me. "Draken, was it? I don't believe she is yours to claim." 

With those words Drakens right arm flew through the air connecting with Rans jaw. Pausing at the shock of the hit, Ran chuckled slowly facing Draken again. His expression was full of hostility as he hit Draken back, twice as hard causing him to stumble a few steps back. Ran immediately closed the distance and was back in his face. "I do love a good fight. Wanna show me what you've got Draken?" Sadistically teasing him, Ran reached into his pocket and pulled out a bunched up black piece of fabric. Dangling it in front of Drakens face. "Does this look familiar to you?" 

Recognizing what's in Rans hand I lunge forward and grab Drakens arm. Holding him back before he can go after Ran. With one swift motion he releases his arm from my weak grasp. "Draken don't!" I'm finally able to shout out. Twirling the black lace panties around his finger once, he smirks at Draken and then looks at me. "Draken please don't do something you'll regret. Just walk away. For me." I pleaded at him. Peering over his shoulder and then back at Ran, Draken stormed away.

Our friends stood back watching in relief that none of them needed to step in. I felt like crying but not for any reason, just out of frustration. Both Ran and Draken were right. I did throw myself at Ran and I did want more. I'm not tied down to Draken, we are just friends. Overwhelming myself, I felt a set of familiar, safe arms wrap around me. Pulling away I met Baji's hazel eyes. "Come on, let's get out of here. You're about to have the worst hangover of your life." Nodding in agreeance I looked back at Ran one more time. Rindou stood behind him as he smiled, holding his bruising jaw. 

The cold winter air stung my face as Baji zipped through the city back to Shinjuku. Practically carrying me up to his fifth-floor apartment. You are the best friend I have ever had. I love you Keisuke. You are my hero tonight. I will never forget this, and I owe you one. Whatever you want, I can do for you. Slurring all my words as I drunkenly praised Baji as he tried his best to take care of me.

The bright morning sun shining through the window woke me up. In an unfamiliar bed, but familiar surroundings I blinked my eyes open. The pounding in my head was unbearable. A small trashcan, a glass of water, and a box of aspirin sat on the bedside table. Sitting up and rubbing my head, the door creaked open. "Well look who finally decided to rise from the dead." Baji said softly, handing me the glass of water. Chugging as much of it as I could without feeling sick. "How ya feeling this morning champ?" Rolling my eyes at him, wondering how I ended up at his place. "Please tell me we didn't..."  Baji is the last person I would ever want to sleep with. Especially since he won't admit he has feelings for Chifuyu. Those two would be a match made in heaven.

"Unfortunately, we didn't. I just played hero after two men literally threw hands over you." Hearing him speak brought memories flooding back. I may have been wasted but I sure as hell have not completely forgotten about the traumatic events that unfolded. "I was hoping it was just a bad dream." Hiding my face in my hands, ashamed of what I caused. "Sorry bestie but it happened. Nobody really knows what happened though. Mikey said Draken hasn't said a word and now that you're awake... if you want to talk about it..." he trailed off trying to not make me feel uncomfortable. "Baji, I don't even know where to begin. I guess I'll start off by saying thank you. I feel like you're the only one who would understand and not judge me right now. I don't have the courage to face anyone else right now." 

How I have any recollection of last night is beyond me, but I spilled everything down to the nitty gritty details of the feelings I didn't know I was feeling. Baji's jaw was on the ground by the time I finished. "Wow. That's- that's some pretty intense shit Kiyoko. I don't blame you for wanting to disappear. You can stay here as long as you need."

Baji left me to shower and recover from the major hangover I was having. Being left alone with just my thoughts, I contemplated everything happening in my life. Draken has pretty much showed me that his feelings go beyond friendship for me. I thought I felt the same way back or was I just in it for the sex. Have I been leading him on this whole time? Ran was unlike anyone I have ever been with or even met for that matter. His cocky personality and gentle touch just somehow made me feel something I never have. The exhilaration of it all was enough to make me weak at the knees. Draken cares so much about me that he hit a Haitani defending me, but I was practically begging Ran to fuck me only minutes before that. 

What the actual fuck is wrong with me?