Ultraviolet

Chapter 11

The European tour ended and they arrived back in Japan.

Taka and Toru were laying around Taka's apartment as Taka was going over their schedule for January and February.

“Why am I the only one doing promo?” Taka asked as he looked at his agenda.
“The rest of us are focusing on getting the live versions of the songs down” Toru said as he snuggled up to Taka.
“But I wanna do rehearsals with you guys” Taka said as he rested his head on Toru's chest.
“Someone's gotta do promo” Toru said as he kissed Taka. “Besides, you're the best at interviews, and the most attactive”
“When are we even going to find a chance to tell the others? Neither of them are in Tokyo until after the new year, then I'm stuck doing solo promo” Taka said as he looked up at Toru. “I don't know when we'll all be together again before we leave for LA” Taka stated.
“We'll tell them at some point during the north american tour” Toru said.
“You keep saying that” Taka said as he realised he was starting to get impatient with Toru.
“I promise Taka” Toru said as he kissed him.

The holidays were finished and Taka began his solo press marathon. He saw Toru every night, but hadn't actually seen Ryota and Tomoya until they went to a One OK Rock art gallery. Taka wanted to tell them then, but Toru said there would never be a point in the day when all four were alone that day.

The next time Taka saw the other members was on the plane to LA. Taka suggested to Toru this would be a good time to do it, but Ryota and Tomoya fell asleep before the plane even took off.

They arrived and went to stay in Taka's house for a few days before the actual tour started.
Taka kept pestering Toru to tell the other members, but Toru always came up with an excuse to not tell them.

“We should tell them tonight” Taka said as he was laying in bed in a hotel somewhere in middle America. It was morning and they had a day off.
“Just wait a few days. We're stuck in a bus with them all day today if it doesn't go well” Toru said.
“When are we not going to be stuck in a bus with them all day on this tour?” Taka spat back, getting sick of that excuse.
“In Toronto? We arrive early in the morning, we could tell them that day” Toru said as he looked at his calendar.
“Let me guess, we get to Toronto, and you begin saying it doesn't work for whatever reason” Taka responded with a raised voice.
“You're yelling Taka. The others will hear you” Toru said trying to calm Taka down.
“I don't fucking care, let them hear me” Taka yelled back.
“We're not gonna get anywhere if you're in a mood” Toru said as he got up to go back to his own room.
Taka watched him leave then looked at his phone. He wanted to vent to someone, but wasn't sure who to call. He opted to call Tyler Carter. He figured it may be easier to come out to someone who may understand.
“Hey Taka, isn't it nighttime in Japan?” Tyler said as he answered the skype call. “Shit, are you ok? Are you crying?”
“I got in a fight with my boyfriend. I'm in Wisconsin I think” Taka said as he wiped away tears.
“Wait back up. Boyfriend?” Tyler asked.
“Yea, I've been dating Toru for a year, but he doesn't want to to tell anyone about us and gets mad whenever I ask him to. I think he's embarrassed of me” Taka said as he started crying again.
“I just knew it was Toru… But, maybe it's nothing to do with you. Maybe he just doesn't want to come out to his friends yet” tyler suggested.
“We've been dating almost an entire year” Taka responded.
“Yea, but it takes people a while. Stop framing it as an issue related to you, but to him. Give him some time” Tyler responded.
“I suppose you're right. Thanks” Taka responded.
“Anyway, sorry I have to go. Let me know how it goes” Tyler said as he hung up.