Tamahagane Heart

Canvas & Lace

LONG CHAPTER AHEAD

Misao stood in front of his full-length mirror staring at his reflection. The suit he chose for tonight's date with Kinnojo molded to his toned muscles. The light grey color paired well with his lightly tanned skinned. He ran a hand through his black undercut and caused the brown highlight to reflect in the light. His hand trailed down his face stopping as he grazed over the heart-shaped mole under his left eye. Sighing loudly as he adjusted his jacket grabbing his things to leave. Stepping out of the elevator in his garage he walked over to his car. Tonight he would be driving himself. Pressing the automatic start button on his fob he brought the engine to life. Sliding into his car his phone suddenly rang.

"Yes, Onna-Oyabun" he answered. The line went silent before Yumia's voice rang through.

"Have you spoken to Hito since this afternoon?" she asked. Pulling out of the garage Misao answered his sister, "No I haven't but shouldn't he be on the job right now?"

Yumia cursed under her breath "That little brat cut off communications I have no idea what the hell he's doing" she breathed out in frustration.

"You know he always goes silent during a job but he's ok. We've been trained well don't so worry."

Yumia reluctantly agreed with her brother and proceeded to end the call but not before saying coldly: "Remember we always devour every bit of our prey Misao."

The line went dead causing Misao to toss his phone on the seat next to him. There was no need to wonder how his sister knew about the date he had with Kinnojo. Yumia knew everything and everyone knew it.

Pulling up to Kinnojo apartment building Misao stepped out of the car on alert. This was a bad area and he hated for his Kino to live there. So after tonight whether he realized it or not Kinnojo was his and his alone. Misao walked up the three flights of stairs knocking on the apartment door when he reached it. Behind the door, a crash was heard followed by a "Hold on I'm coming."

A minute later the door swung open revealing the shy boy from the bookstore. He stood there in a baby blue cardigan over a faint pink dress shirt that matched the blush that dusted his cheeks. His crystal blue orbs shining even in the dull light of the hall. Misao stepped forward reaching his hand out to graze the boys soft light skin.

"You're so beautiful," he told the beauty.

Shying away from the compliment Kinnojo rushed out of his apartment closing the door behind him. The two traveled down the three flights almost in silence. All that could be heard was the younger's panicked breathing. As they approached the car Misao started the engine once again. He opened the door for Kinnojo bracing the boys back as he guided him into his seat.

Misao was soon seating inside the car as well. As Kinnojo was stuck in a world of panic the other surprised him by reaching across him. He grabbed onto the seat belt and strapped the younger in. Pulling back and then buckling himself, Misao uttered with a smile "We wouldn't want little Kino to get hurt."

Misao began to drive when Kinnojo asked in a mumble: "Um where are we going?" Chuckling slightly as he glanced the cute boy's way. "Somewhere you'll be able to open up to me," he said before staring back at the road.

The extravagant car travels down a dirt road covered in the black of night. It winds down into a slope until a barn comes into view. Fairy lights decorate the outside of its newly renovated structure. It was made to resemble a contemporary home. As Misao parked he climbs out of the car and helps his other half out. His hand makes contact with the boy's spine; slowly stopping at his lower back.

Kinnojo bowed his head slightly in an attempt to hide his embarrassment. He was guided into the barn and was greeted by soft light and low playing jazz. In the corner by the door stood a waiter with glasses of champagne. The waiter smiled at the two as he handed them their drinks. Entering further the waiter closed the doors behind them. In the center of the room, two blank canvas stood. Kinnojo timidly took sips of his champagne trying to understand.