Calm Envy [Ruki - The GazettE FanFiction]

16. Finally United

"Good afternoon Rin-san! Get some rest!" Mrs Sai waved at Rin, as she left the recording room with a sigh. It was a rough day, having to work from morning till late in the afternoon with only a break during lunch hours. Rin dragged her aching legs towards the lobby, waiting for Ruki to appear, so they could head home together. Of course, she knew that, since Ruki came to the office, the band was going to be informed with the details about their tour. She plopped down on the couch near the entrance lighting a cigarette since it was one of the very few places smoking was allowed, and stared out of the window. When the couch dipped slightly, warning her that someone sat beside her, Rin briefly stared at the person, only to see, Tora had sat down beside her. 

"Tora-san, konbanwa." Rin smiled bowing her head slightly towards him in respect and offered him one of her cigarettes, which he gladly took. "How are you and the band going?"

"I am good. Drinking, going out and having fun since we have a short break." He started, taking a drag from his cigarette, rolling his shoulders in the process. "As it comes to the band, we are making a single that will be out during December and then an album will be released in January." Leaning back, Tora noticed the young woman's distraught face and sighed in understanding. "They're going on a tour eh?" Rin nodded and gave Tora a strained smile. He smiled and despite them not knowing each other so well, he wrapped his arms around her in a warm hug. Maybe she needed that, because her arms loosely wrapped around him and she rest her head on his shoulder. "I know it's hard, having to see someone so long and not knowing what he could do behind your back, but I can assure you that Ruki-san is not like that. He is a devoted person when it comes to people he loves. He might give his fair share of fanservice to the fans but that's all what it is. At the end of the day he will be in your arms, he will be sharing his feelings and kisses with you." The soothing speech Tora gave, eased Rin's feelings a little and she nodded, ready to weep a little more until a clearing of a throat broke them apart. 

Ruki was staring down at them, a dangerous glint in his eye that made Rin scoot far away from Tora. Ruki had his arms crossed over his chest, waiting for an explanation that obviously wouldn't be voiced. Wanting to escape the tension, Rin stood up and pushed Ruki towards the exit, smiling apologetically at Tora. "Thanks Tora-san." The man nodded and soon the couple disappeared from the building, heading towards the subway.

"What the hell was going on there?" Ruki exploded once they were sure that no one from the company would hear them. Flinching at his raised voice, Rin printed their tickets, thankful that their train had just arrived. Quickly slipping inside, she dragged the furious man towards two seats in the back of the wagon, that would give them some much needed privacy. As they both sat down Rin pushed her freezing palms between her legs to warm them up and sighed.

"I was just sitting there and Tora-san came over. I asked him about his band and he saw that I was kind of...uncomfortable and told me about your tour. Then he hugged me and consoled me about how you are a man that doesn't cheat and in the end that you will come back to me when the tour is over." She rushed to explain, leaning towards the window. Ruki's expression considerably softened and he kissed his girlfriend softly, knowing she would probably be upset, sad and a whole lot emotions would be mixed inside her.

"It's true Usagi-chan. I will come back to you. I know it probably feels like crap, but I swear it will pass by quickly. I'll be back after Christmas but before New Year. I didn't fight that hard just to take you for granted." Ruki cooed, bringing the girl in his arms, pecking her cheek softly and nuzzling her neck until they reached their destination. "Ne, Usagi-chan. I forgot to buy some food and stuff for Riki, how about you go get them while I cook dinner?" The man said as air finally hit their faces when they left the underground subway. Rin raised a suspicious eyebrow but nodded nonetheless. She pecked his lips and headed towards the mall, making a mental list of what was probably needed in his house. She also missed her own; she was practically living with Ruki, rarely going to her own place. It was probably going to be dusted and dirty. She should go clean it up sometime, when Ruki was on tour and she would definitely feel alone. It would be a nice way to take her mind off things. The woman entered a super market and with some money she had from her salary started her small shopping spree.