Chapter 44

(A/N Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm writing an Author's note so I'm pretty much nervous. I want to use this meduim to thank everyone who has read, enjoyed and supported this story. It honestly means a lot to me. Most of the comments are hilarious and they always uplift my mood and make me want to give my best. Thank you so much for the votes too. Honestly, I never thought people will actually like it but I'm glad I didn't give up. I hope you guys will stick with Aito to the end. Our baby still has a lot to learn and do. I'll also not be able to update as frequently as before because my exams are coming up in a week but I'll at least upload one or two chapters a week. Please bear with me. Now, the story:) )

I couldn't see Ryu but I could see the person he was talking to. The guy had dark brown hair. An eyebrow and lip piercing with tattoos lined up his exposed arms. He was sitting on Ryu's bed, smoking a stick of cigarette.

My nose scrunched in distaste. The guy looked like a gangster.

"Could you pass me my phone? It's on the nightstand" Ryu said and the guy leaned over to take the phone. He purposely pressed a button and his eyes widened.

"Damn Ryu, you have like 35 missed calls from an...Aito?"

My heart skipped a beat.

Ryu walked over and snatched his phone. "I know"

I felt my heart drop down to my stomach.

The guy placed his finger on his chin, thinking, "Aito...Aito... as in, Yamamoto Aito?"

Ryu just nodded his head. "Mhm. We're dating now"

I gasped. How could he out us like that?!

The guy laughed and clapped. "Fucking hell! Wow you lucky dog! I can't believe it. You really did it! You got the little proud prince! Was it hard? How did you do it?"

Little poud prince?!

What the hell!

And why was he talking like I'm some kind of trophy?

I desperately wished Ryu would turn so I could see his expression but he faced the gangster.

"How I did it is none of your concern. All you need to know is that he's mine and you should stay away from him" Ryu said. "Far far away. I'll beat your ass if you even try to see him"

I suddenly felt warm inside. I'm his. I'm still his. And he's mine.

"Yeah yeah I won't cause trouble for you man. Trust me" he said. "So why are you ignoring his calls? Aren't you playing a little too hard to get? What if he leaves you for someone else?"

Yes yes tell him. What if I get interested in someone else?

Ryu was about to reply but his body went rigid then he paused for a while then moved away from my line of view. I frowned. Why did he leave?

"I'm mad at him" I heard him say a little while later. "Anyway, it's not your business Shin. And if he leaves me, it means he never truly liked me"

Ah I'm not leaving! I'm not going anywhere! I really really like you!

"Ah? But if he doesn't like you, how are you gonna go ahead with your-"

"Okay you need to leave" Ryu said, cutting him off. "Like right now"

Ryu even walked over to him and yanked him by the arm. Oh shit. I raced back to my car like my ass was on fire and turned it on, trying to appear as if I just arrived.

Two minutes later, the gangster walked out, muttering some words I couldn't hear.

Ryu stood at the door, wearing a T-shirt with all the buttons undone, revealing his hard smooth abs. Our eyes met and my heart skipped a beat. Ryu... what are you doing to me?

Immediately our eyes met, he looked surprised but he crossed his arms and leaned against the door frame, as if he was waiting for me. I rushed out instantly.

"Ryu! I'm sorry!" were the first words out of my mouth. "I'm really really sorry!"

The gangster's head turned to me as soon as he heard my voice. A wolfish grin appeared on his face. "Ah how blessed I am to see his highness in the flesh today. What a wonderful surprise"

Ryu quickly pushed me behind his body, shielding me away from the gangster. "Go Shin. We'll catch up another time"

Shin pursed his lips, moving towards us. "But I want to see your adorable little boyfriend"

"What?!" I spat mostly out of anger. Who says I'm adorable?! I'm handsome!

But I think Ryu thought I shocked so he held my hand in intertwined our fingers.

"It's alright baby. Shin is a good friend of mine and he's also gay. He won't tell anyone" he said in a gentle, comforting tone.

He called me baby. My heart melted instantly and I couldn't remember why I was angry. I wrapped an arm around his waist and rested my head on his back, taking in his breezy scent.

"Aww this is so cute" the gangster gushed.

Ugh now I remembered why I was annoyed. I peeked at the gangster from Ryu's shoulder. "You, didn't he tell you to leave? What are you still doing here?"

"Ah Ryu, your little boyfriend is so fiesty. Breaks my fragile heart. You want to spend time with Ryu. How sweet" he said as he raised his hand to pat my head but Ryu caught his wrist before it could happen.

"Don't fucking touch him Shin. Just leave"

The gangster gazed at the two of us then chuckled. I don't like this guy. I really don't. His actions are very weird.

Ryu released his wrist and he walked to his bike. He climbed it and turned it on but turned to look at me.

"Be careful with this one Aito-kun. He's a big bad wolf"

I frowned. How dare he call me in a friendly way? I wanted to ask him what he meant but he quickly wore his helmet and drove away.

"Ryu" I called.

He turned to look at me.

"What did he mean by that? Big bad wolf?"

Ryu smirked, raising my chin with his fingers. His face came dangerously close to mine. So close I could taste his fruity breath on my lips. My heart started to pound and I held the lapels of his shirt. He stared into my eyes then asked; "What do you think?"

I flushed instantly.

He chuckled. "Don't worry. This big bad wolf won't eat you up unless you're willing"