He’s gone


He touched the space next to him and a lone tear escaped Jin’s eyes without him noticing. He lay there alone in their bed wondering what went wrong, what happened to them.

“How did it end up like this?”

“What happened to us?”

“Where are you … Kazuya?”

Tons of questions flooded his head but none of them were answered.

He continue to lay alone in their bed reminiscing their moments together, the laughters they shared, the sound of his lover’s voice, the way he call Jin’s name... but all of those are gone now, all was left is silence. Deafening silence filled his ears.

And in that very moment he realized that he just can’t stay like this. He has to do something... that he needs to get Kazuya back in his life.

“I couldn’t just walk away and pretend it didn’t all happen. It all happened. Kazuya happened to me.”

He knows what he needs to do. He needs to go there; the place where they first met.

He knows that what he is about to do will take time. Probably seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, hell even a year so he packed all his necessary things and brought it with him.

As he was walking down the street, he was met by strange gazes by people but he didn’t care. He continues to walk until he reaches his destination.

 

In the middle street of Tokyo.





He went to the very spot where he first met Kazuya and sat there, Indian style.
He brought a piece of cardboard with him with a…



Hours passed.

People are staring. He knows that.
People are talking as they pass him by. He hears them.

Some people merely shrugged at him but some are stopping by to make a big fuss about the unmoving man sitting in the middle of the street.

“Ahhhh~ a lot of people in Tokyo street today” Jin thought surveying the people around him.

As hours continue to pass, a lot of people stopped in front of him, some offered money. They thought he was a beggar. He told them “I’m not broke. I’m just a broken hearted man” Some thought he was crazy, he answered in his mind “Yeah... crazy in love” A female police officer stopped by too asking if he’s okay he answered with a smile “I’m good.” the officer then ask if he could move away in the street... go home and take a rest but luckily with his good looks, he was able to charmed the officer off and let him stay there.

It was noon.



He hasn’t eaten yet but he’s not hungry so he thought its okay.

Suddenly someone tossed a can of soda in his lap. He looked up and saw a man in a business suit standing in front of him with unreadable expression on his face. “Who’s this guy?” he asked himself

The stranger then sat beside him without a word as he lit a cigarette for himself. He was generous enough to offer Jin one but he refused.

“You should at least drink something or you’ll faint here with the sun heating up like this.” the stranger said noting the sun above.

“Thank you.” Jin managed to say as he drinks the soda.

“What you’re doing here is stupid.” the stranger commented.

“I know” Of course Jin know it’s stupid but what else could he do? Nothing.

“But I understand what it meant to you.” the stranger looked at the cardboard sitting beside Jin and smiled.

“Who are you?” Jin finally asked.

“Yamaa Tomohisa. Do you see that building?” the man pointed at the building visible from Jin’s spot. He continued “I work there. I saw when you came here first thing in the morning and I saw you again after eating lunch so I decided to come here to tell you, you’re an eyesore but seeing the reason why you’re here makes me…” the stranger words trails off.

“Makes you what, Yamaa-san?” Jin got curious of the man’s behavior. The man looked tough but somewhere inside him Jin knew that he’s kind-hearted.

“Makes me think of myself as the eyesore one. I wish I have the kind of guts you have… sitting here in the middle of the street… searching for your love one in your own way. It takes a lot of courage to do this, you know.” the man seems lost in his thought.

“Ne, are you lost in love too?” Jin suddenly asked as he finishes his drink.

The stranger looked at Jin but instantly looked away as he saw the sincerity of Jin waiting for his answer.
He sighed. “Why dodge the question when I clearly have the answer?” so he answered,

“Yes”

“What happened?” Jin asked again.

“I let the person I love go. I let that person walk away in my life.” the stranger answered not finding it hard to answer such a personal question.

“Do you still love that person?” another question from Jin.

“Yes. I never stopped loving that person” came the answer of the stranger.

“Then you are the stupid one.” Jin concluded.

“Hah. You’re the one to talk. You’re looking pretty stupid now.” The stranger scowled at Jin.

“Nah.. at least I’m doing something to get the person I love back. You… what are you doing?” Jin looked directly into the stranger’s eyes and he saw pain and regret.

“Nothing.” the stranger’s answer sounded like a soft painful whisper that it pain Jin as well.

“Why don’t you start doing something now? It’s not too late you know. Get that person back in your life. Be stupid.” Jin advised and he knew that the stranger listened because the man stood up with a smile on his face. It made Jin smile too.

“You’re pretty smart for a stupid person.” the stranger said with a laugh.

“I know” Jin laughed too.

“Thank you. But for the record… You’re stupid and your way of getting the person you love back is… LAME! I’m going to do something better than this! Bye!” the stranger went on his way with a satisfied smile on his face “Going there and meeting that stupid unmoving man was worth it. Nishikido Ryo… wait for me.”




* * * * * *



Afternoon passed and there’s still no sign of Kazuya. Jin started to sing something from his iPod. “The man who can’t be moved” he smiled to himself, realizing the song fits him well.

People are starting to make a circle around him, listening to him sing the song. Some looked at him with pity on their faces but fortunately some are enjoying his singing.

As he finished the song, the crowd seems to fade and again he was left there alone, waiting for Kazuya.

“You... chap, have a very good voice. Why waste it here in the street?” a voice came out of nowhere.

“Yo! I’mma here” the stranger appeared in front of him.

“I’m not here for entertainment” Jin answered “Why do people keep creeping on me?”

“Clearly” the stranger looked at the cardboard beside Jin and mumbled “Huh. Interesting”

“Who are you?” Jin asked.

“Tanaka Koki, at your service! you can call me Koki” the stranger rapped his introduction.

“You’re a rapper?” Jin asked clearly amused with the stranger’s way of talking and choice of clothing.

“You got it! So... you, uh… waiting for him?” the stranger pointed at Kazuya’s picture.

“Yeah.” Jin simply answered.

“Don’t give up! He’ll show up!” the cheerful stranger try to cheer him up.

“I really hope so.”

“You know, I’ve seen a lot of people fight for their love one… but you! you my man... You have a very unique but strange way of doing it. I like that! I’m bettin you’re going to be with him soon!” the stranger removed his ghetto cap and put it on Jin. “I’m wishing you luck yo! But then again… Imma goin to help you! Just sit there and wait!” and with that, the stranger went off his way.

“What the hell was that?” Jin looked at the ghetto cap and shook his head.

“Clearly, the streets nowadays are getting weirder and weirder”



* * * * * *



Jin was awakened by the flashes of lights around him. He slowly opened his eyes and there he noticed “Ahh it’s night already” “What’s up with the flashes?” He opened both of his eyes and saw what’s going on around him.

People with camera on their hands are taking a picture of him and all he could hear was “There he is! The man who can’t be moved!” and “He’d been sitting here unmoving since morning waiting for his love one. It’s a pretty good story to tell!” his situation finally sink-in.

“I’m being broadcast by these people! How the hell did this happen?” he was lost in the situation when a female TV reporter came to his view.

“Hello! I’m from AK news and I’m here to talk about your story! You’ve been here since morning right? Waiting for your love one? And that’s him in the picture, is that right? . . . . “ the reporter kept her babbling while Jin tries to process what’s happening.

He saw someone along the crowd waving at him. “Koki.” The stranger he met a while ago was trying to say something. “It’s your chance! Speak up, chap!” then he finally got it. The stranger said he was going to help him. “So helping me means sending the media to me?” He considers the help and thought “He’s right. It’s my chance. Media would be a great help in sending my message to Kazuya.” Jin waved back at Koki and said. “Thank you!” the stranger then signaled Jin to the reporter and Jin need not to be told twice. He clears his throat and faced the camera, ready to talk.

“People had been calling me all day “The man who can’t be moved” and I thought it’s a pretty good name considering I’m not going to move out of here at all. I wonder if they understood my reason of being here. I’m here for only one reason… to wait for my love one to appear in front of me. You’re asking me why here? It’s because this place is where I first met him and the only place that I’d be able to meet him again. Now that I’m given a chance to relay my message to him via media, I’m going to take advantage of it.”


Jin looked seriously in the camera wishing that Kazuya is seeing him now.


“I, Akanishi Jin is sending this message to Kamenashi Kazuya, the man who owns my heart. Kazuya, if you’re seeing me right now, I want you to know that I’m going to do anything to get you back. Not having you in my life is like living half dead. You told me to forget what happened to us, Sorry… I can’t do that. You’ve already stolen my heart and I’m not asking you to give it back. All I’m asking is for you to let it beat together with your heart. Call me stupid… that’s what I am. I am stupidly crazy in love with you. I don’t know what happened to us, how the hell did we end up like this? Did I do something terribly wrong? I don’t know. I only know one thing; I’m going to get you back! No matter what it takes. I'm going to wait for you here, the place where we started our love. Even if it takes me days, weeks, months or even a year! I'm not going to give up. And one more thing…. I love you.”

Jin took a deep breathe and wipe the tears falling from his eyes then he finally looked around him.


He was surprised to see the people crying along with him…sharing his pain and happiness at the same time.

“He really is a man who can’t be moved but he surely did moved my heart by that message” the camera man commented and the reporter can only nod her head speechless to Jin’s message. “This Kazuya guys sure is lucky.

Jin saw Koki waving a thumb up to him and he replied with a bright smile on his face.

“Gee, I did embarrass myself this time but damn! It was worth it!” Jin thought

After the heartwarming message of Jin, some people decided to wait along with him. Together, they sat in the middle of the street waiting for Kazuya that even the police can't do something about it.

Policeman says son you can't stay here
I said there's someone I'm waiting for if it's a day, a month, a year
Gotta stand my ground even if it rains or snows
If she changes her mind this is the first place she will go


Maybe I'll get famous as the man who can't be moved
And maybe you won't mean to but you'll see me on the news
And you'll come running to the corner
'Cause you'll know it's just for you

I'm the man who can't be moved
I'm the man who can't be moved

'Cause if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me
And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I could be
Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we meet
Oh, you see me waiting for you on a corner of the street

* * * * * *



The night was over.


Its morning already and there’s still no Kazuya in sight.

As much as the media people want to stay with Jin, they have other things to do.

“I understand. Thank you for staying here with me. I really appreciate it” Jin stood up and gave them a deep bow.

After the goodbyes, the people started to disperse. Jin looked up in the sky “Kazuya” “Kazuya, where are you?” a lone tear fall off his eye.

“So, the man who can’t be moved finally moved, huh?” a very familiar voice spoke.

Jin was paralyzed in his spot. “My imagination is imagining things” he thought. “That can’t be Kazu—“ he let his eyes fall to the person in front of him.

“Kazuya” he calls his lovers name... “How long have I been saying his name?”

“You’re really stupid you know?” the young man in front of him spoke again but Jin can’t seem to find his voice.

“That was foolish of you to do what you did last —“ Kazuya didn’t get to finish his sentence it was cut off by Jin’s tight embrace. Kazuya melted in his embrace.

“It’s really you.” Jin cried and broke the hug to hold Kazuya at arms length.

“Yeah. It’s me. “ Kazuya smiled at him

“He’s smiling! I can’t believe it! Kazuya is smiling at me! What the hell does it mean?” Jin was confused now. He was glad that things seem to be okay but…

“I saw you last night on TV. I listened to every word you said and I — I suddenly realize that —“ Kazuya can’t find words how to explain what he felt when he watched Jin last night on TV. All he knows is that he needs to be with Jin. He needs to see him as soon as possible. He realized that there is really nothing keeping them apart it was his own foolishness that lead them in this situation but he can’t exactly tell Jin that so…

“Oh gee, I can’t really explain it. It’s just — Ahhh! to hell with it!“ the young man throw himself to Jin, slamming their lips together. He kissed his lover like they’ve never kissed before.

“Whoa~ easy there Kazu~ you do know that there are cameras flashing here and there at us, right?” Jin pointed to the people taking pictures of them plus the reporter last night.

The people plus the media went back to Jin the moment they saw the living version of the person pictured in Jin’s cardboard. They went running back to capture the long awaited moment of Jin and his lover.

“Nah... It’s okay. Besides, I owe them big time for letting me saw you on TV.” Kazuya smiled at his lover. Oh he couldn’t be happier. He was an idiot for leaving Jin like that. But then again he wasn’t going to tell him that.

“I’m really glad my foolishness paid off” Jin nuzzled Kazuya’s face, smelling the scent he longed miss.

“What’s up with the ghetto cap?” Kazuya asked out of the blue.

“It’s from a friend. You owe him too. “ Jin winked at his lover and gave Koki, who’s standing not too far from them a thumbs up.

“Let’s go. Tell me about your stupid but fascinating idea to wait here all day long yesterday. I can’t wait to hear it!” Kazuya tugged at Jin’s hand

“Sure. I can’t wait to tell you” Jin waved goodbye to the people and the media and they wishes him his happiness which he already have.

While walking back to their place, Jin can still hear the cheers people gave him. “The man who can’t be move finally moved!” “I’m so happy for him!” He was one lucky man.

Jin knows that it can’t be as easy as it seems, they still need to talk about what happened between them. But he won’t worry about that, their hearts can talk about in on their own... for now, he’s going to enjoy having Kazuya back in his life again.

So I'm not moving
('Cause if one day you wake up, find that you're missing me)
I'm not moving
(And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I could be)
I'm not moving
(Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet)
I'm not moving
(Oh, you see me waiting for you on a corner of the street)

* * * * * *



“Lucky guy, I’m so happy for him” Yamaa said as he watch the couple walk away.

“Now, now, now, hey yow! Are you lost in love too?” Koki asked the man who’s looking at the retreaing lovers.

“Ehh?” he heard the question again. Am I really that transparent? Lost in love. Huh.

“Huhn. Seems like I need to help you too~” Koki said as he grinned at the puzzled man in front of him.

“Eeehhhhhhhhhh?!!!”




END<3

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