The current & the ex

Part 9

The stage performance ended safely. Keito, who played as one of the Musketeers, brought the character's persona to life. No word to describe how proud Inoo is to see this much growth in Keito. He is sure that Keito's return to the group will be a great boost for JUMP.

Inoo sincerely wished the rest of the members are with him to celebrate Keito's excellent performance tonight.

"Omedetou Keito!!!" Inoo hands a bouquet of flower to the handsome musketeer.

"Thank you Inoo-chan!" Keito humbly accepts. "Did you enjoy the show?"

"Well, I don't understand much of it. But hey, you were really great up there! When did you learn swordfight?"

"When we started rehearsing. I would say, 3 months?

"All that stunt in just 3 months? Sugoiii Keito!!"

"I still have a lot to study. Mark my words Inoo-chan, I will be in Broadway production one day."

"I'm sure you will," Inoo smiles, delighted and proud with his group member's achievement.

"You must have waited long. Give me few minutes to change my costume."

"I think there's post-performance party going on. Aren't you joining your classmates?"

Keito shakes his head. "I still have the entire year with my classmates. But I only have the next 18 hours to spend with my brother here. So, I choose you."

"Awww... Keito... that is so sweet of you..."

"I know," Keito winks and playfully pinches Inoo's right cheek. "Wait here okay? I'll be back in a while," he grabs his clothes and heads towards the changing room.

Inoo freezes. His heart is beating fast. Inoo gently rubs his right cheek, blushes as he recalls how Keito just touched him there.

Doki doki.

The pretty boy is confused. He never thought that Keito can make him feels like this.

It must be the effect of the costume. That must be it! I adored his character, that's all. There's no way I'm attracted to him. He's like a brother to me-

"Are you ready Inoo-chan?"

Inoo is somewhat stunt. Keito's tall figure in black pants and shirt with his long hair tied at the back makes Inoo awed.

Doki doki.

"Are you all right?" concern Keito put the back of his hand on Inoo's forehead. "Your face is red. Do you have fever or something?"

Inoo finally blinks. He takes a step back, distancing himself from Keito's attractive figure.

"I'm fine... just, you know... the heat... ermm... never mind. Let's go. I'm hungry!" Inoo runs to the exit.

No... I'm not making him my rebound like Dai-chan did to me.

Keito casually wraps his right hand around Inoo's shoulder. "Let's go."

Inoo turns his head to his left. Keito's face is only a few centimetres away from him. The boy's sweet smile makes Inoo's heart races even faster.

Crap, I'm screwed.

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"How dare he betrayed me like that?? What is so good about that man??? Yuya is just a jerk!"

"Yes yes, he is," Keito slowly put the drunk Inoo on the hotel bed.

They had a nice casual dinner at first, discussing about the play and Keito's acting, also Inoo complaining about not understanding the whole play because of his poor English vocabulary. Inoo later ordered some wine to celebrate, only to become drunk after finishing his glass. Keito cut their dinner short and took Inoo straight back to the hotel.