TO GET TO YOU - ( 6/11 )

[octavialao]

Title: To Get To You
Author: Power Ranger Red Sho Nut octavialao

Pairings: Sakumoto

Genre: Angst, Romance
Length: Multi-chaptered

Summary: Jun left Sho. He can't blame him though. It was all his fault. But he wants to see him again to get him back.

Jun stares blankly in the living room. Facing the television but not actually watching. His gaze is fixed on a little opening in the window that seemed so interesting. He stared for half an hour and finally sighed. Stephanie was being hard on him and Sho. He could not quite understand her at all. She would constantly pick on Sho for no apparent reason. Yes, Stef was good at directing but it seems to Jun that she’s grabbing every opportunity to scold or insult Sho. He thought he should talk to her as soon as possible. Her behaviour is not tolerable. There’s a swing on the door interrupting Jun’s thoughts. Stephanie came in and went to their room immediately without even looking at him. He was baffled thinking, What was that about? Indeed Stef is acting weird and he decided he has to talk to her now.

Jun walked towards the door of their bedroom. He slowly opened the door and check where Stef is. As he let himself in, Stef was not in bed. Maybe she’s in the bathroom, he thought. And he sits on the edge of the bed waiting for her to come out. After a couple of minutes the door squeaked and Stef came out dripping wet and naked. Jun gaped at her. She was indeed a beauty. Her skin is milky and smooth. He wanted to touch her then but fought against the urge.

“what are you looking at Mr.Matsumoto?”

“You’re choice of clothing amuses me Ms. Wickham. Or should I say LACK of clothing? Interesting indeed.”

Stef grinned at him and nodded appreciatively to Jun.

“Well, I got a coaching from my hot boyfriend, who despite being overly clothed is still oozing with hotness.”

She leans forward to catch Jun’s lips. He pulled her wrist and she fall above him. She was now laughing and pulled herself up.

“Mr.Matsumoto, please behave!” then she turned around and went to their walk in closet. She came back to their bed dress in silk dress pajamas. She hoped beside Jun and started to cuddle him.

“Stef, why are so being hard on Sho?”

Stephanie eyed him carefully. Her gaze was a gaze of inquiry and annoyance . Jun was bewildered as to what cause such reaction in her eyes.

“I’m not hard on him Jun”.

“Well, you kinda are baby.”

“Jun, it’s our job to direct actors for them to perfectly portray their roles. I’m not being hard, I’m being perfect.”

“I know Stef, but sometimes it’s too much.”

Stef groan and annoyance is now clearly visible in her face. Jun caressed her hair as an attempt to calm her down.

“Stef, he is doing great I can tell. You can push him but can you be a little considerate?”

“I am Jun. It’s just that I have the tendency to be strict. You of all people should know that.”

“I know. I know baby.’’

“Sometimes, it feels like you’re worried about him more than me. Better sleep. We got an early start tomorrow.” Stephanie shifted position and now she was on her side facing away from Jun. Jun sighed and pull the blanket up to her neck. He kissed her hair and embraced her.

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After a long day at filming, Jun brought up the idea that they should eat dinner with the staff. Stephanie was delighted with the idea and agreed. The staff and the cast were all there in a restaurant that Jun frequented before. They were laughing and exchanging stories. Jun and Stephanie changed seats to talk to everybody. Soon drinks were served. And everybody were fired up and was enjoying the moment more. Jun noticed that Sho was his usual talkative side. He laugh at jokes or on a deep conversation about politics and economy.

He kept stealing glances at him. And the older seem to not notice him at all. Jun couldn’t shake the scene the other day. The crying begging Sho was too much. He keep on telling himself to forget that scene. It was all acting Jun for crying out loud! Get a hold of yourself! Don’t get carried away!

But Jun knew, or should he say felt that it wasn’t just for the camera. Somehow it was Sho’s way to tell him that he was deeply sorry. Jun got warm of the thought he was smiling all of a sudden staring at his half empty mug. When he looked up he saw Sho’s intense gaze. They looked at each other. A surge of electricity wet to his spine. Jun is known for his stoic stare. But Sho’s is more intense, the big round eyes are emitting intensity that Jun is almost compelled to his every bidding.

Stef sat beside him surprising him and tearing his eye contact to Sho’s. Stephanie was staring at him, eyes red and teary. He thought that she might have too much drink.

“Stef, are you okay? I think to drink a little too much than you can take.”

“Kiss me.” Stephanie still held Jun’s eyes.
“Stef?”

“ Kiss me. Deep and rough.”

“Stef, this isn’t the place t-“

“Why? Cause you’re precious Sho is watching?”

Jun brows met, eyes narrowing. Stef was again being impossible. He quickly glanced at SHo who was still staring at them, and soon realized that he was focusing on him and not to Stef.

“Stef? What are you talking about?” He was now facing her and she was now near to tears. Jun chest was pounding, he could not take seeing Stephanie cry.

“Oh, Stef.” He held her face and leaned forward. He brushed his lips against hers and then pulls away.

“Stef, there’s only you now in my life.” He pecked his lips into hers again. He could feel her smirked and her eyes left his and went to Sho’s direction. A smug expression invades her face and then she looked at him again. She was anticipating the kiss she asked. Jun now kissed her, and soon it became rough. He was aware that there are other people but the urge to make Stef happy was more intense. When they were out breathe the broke the kiss.

Stef was smirking and there was a hint of a triumphant smug. Jun hugged her, his nose snuggling her hair. Jun eyes scanned the place where Sho was sitting and to his surprise he was still there and still staring at him intently. But his face was shattered. Jun felt that he wants to apologize to Sho. Why would I need to do that? He shook his head to dismiss the thought and looked away from Sho’s direction.

Stef tilted her face up so she was now facing Jun. She kissed him briefly and offered him a drink. Jun caught Sho in the corner of his eyes as the older man begins to gulp a mug full of beer. He shrugged and went on to talk with Stef and another staff. They had a good time and when the clock strikes 2am, everybody decides to call it a night.

Stephanie was a little tipsy and he carried her to their car. She was asleep as he tucked her to the back. When Jun climbed out after buckling Stef’s seatbelt, his attention got caught by Sho’s drunk figure. He was wobbling as he reached his car. He was having a hard time inserting the keys to the door. Jun wants to ignore him but the man clearly isn’t in any good condition to open his door nor to drive his car.

Jun sighed. He walked towards Sho. The other man manage to insert his key but his balanced tipped off causing him to fall on his knees. Jun reached to him and help him stand up. Sho was clearly drunk and smelled like vomit.

‘’You shouldn’t be driving. Let me call your manager.”

“You shouldn’t be here. Your girlfriend might get angry. I don’t want her to scold me again.” Sho blabbered. Jun narrowed his eyes caught off guard by what he heard.

“I can take care of myself Jun. Just leave or else I might not be able to stop myself.”

“Sakurai-kun, Your drunk. It’s dangerous to be driving in this state. Please, let me call your manager or call you a cab instead.”

“Do you still hate me? You called me Sakurai, and not Sho.”

“Please. I-“

Sho kissed him. It was a wet and forceful kiss. Jun closed his mouth but Sho still kissed him aggressively. Jun wants to pull away from Sho but the older man now pinned him against his car. Jun felt hot and soon he reciprocated Sho’s kiss. The older man then thrust his tongue to Jun’s mouth and the younger let him. Jun’s body was not shaking, the kiss woken up all the muscles in his body. Sho’s kiss were needy but so as Jun’s. Sho’s hand travelled from his nape to his hair. Then he felt Sho’s other hand under his shirt. Jun eyes widen and pushed Sho away. The kiss broke bothe men panting. Sho’s eyes are burning and Jun’s felt the heat.

“Please, let’s forget about this.” He whispered shakily, voice already cracking. Sho stared at him with horror and a pained expression and as if he was sober he said.

“Sorry, I, I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry.”

“it’s okay, you’re drunk. Let me call your manager please. I don’t trust you going home while drunk.”

Jun left on his heels and approached his car. He climbed in immediately. He gripped the wheels and gathered himself. THAT WAS WRONG! SO WRONG! Everything went so fast! And the fact that he reacted to the kiss was unacceptable. He doesn’t want to break the kiss. That’s the truth. He hated himself at the thought. It’s wrong.

After he calmed down, he dialled Sho’s manager. Jun told him that Sho was drunk and still on the parking lot of the restaurant. The manager quickly express that he will take Sho home. Jun hung up and look at the rear mirror. Stephanie was still sleeping. He now felt a tinge of regret and guilt. He shook his head and cleared his mind.

“It won’t happen again” he promised himself. And he drove away.

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“Stef, this was not on the script.” Jun said, looking disappointed at his girlfriend. Stephanie just shrugged and went on directing staff to secure all the props needed for the scene.

“Stef?” Jun pleaded for attention.

“Jun, at all films or dramas stick to the script. There will be times that a revision is required and I am revising my script because I thought It would bring more drama.”

“But Stef, you can’t possibility let Sho to act this scene this minute!”

“And why not?”

“Stef, you know he’s afraid of heights. He can’t do it if you haven’t prepared him mentally.”

“He will do it. He does that at your concert before right?”

“yea, but well. We prepare him for that. That’s why we have training and rehearsals before concerts.”

“Honey, he is an actor. He has to do it. We don’t need a prep talk just for him.”

“Stef, atleast can we shoot this scene tomorrow?”
“No, the equipments are ready. The staffs are ready. And I need shoot this scene today.”

Jun sighed. His girlfriend is stubborn. He can’t persuade her once her mind is made up. All he can do is watch and hope that Sho overcomes this.

“Sakurai-san is in the set!” the staff announced. Jun turned to the direction from which Sho is silently trudging. He can sense the nervous aura the older man emits. He’s nervous. Jun thought for sure.

“Oh, Sakurai-san. Are you ready to shoot this scene?” Jun was so sure that Stephanie grinned sadistically to Sho.

“Yes I am.” It was almost a whisper. No doubt, he was really nervous.

“Right! So, first we will get an aerial shot of you on the top of the building. Then after that, we will shoot the jumping part on the third floor. It won’t be a long fall. It’s manageable. The staff are ready and medics if ever something goes wrong. You’ll be geared up with a harness and also a big cushion waiting on the ground, so don’t worry.

All that Sho could do was nod at Stephanie. Jun noticed Sho’s hesitant and scared look. Jun felt bad for Sho. Heights were one of his weaknesses. As they prepared Sho for his scene Jun and Stephanie discuss to the staff the things they’ll be doing and the right angle of the shot. When everything was ready they proceed to the actual filming.

The first half was not that good or bad. Sho was was fighting his fear so hard that sometimes the camera captures his fear. Stephanie was getting annoyed for the scene need to show despair and total conviction that Sho will jump of the building.

“Sakurai-san! Please! Control yourself! The camera has captured more of your contorted face!” Jun was now sure that Stef was fuming with anger and frustration. Stephanie called a break, not for Sho’s sake but hers. She’ll need to calm down. He thought. He saw Sho sitting on the side arms hugging his legs and face buried on his face on his knees. He once again remembered the incident in the parking lot. He was hesitant but he approached the older man.

“Sho, are you okay?” Jun whispered. The older man looked up to him with teary eyes. Jun’s heart skipped a beat. Sho was beautiful amidst the tears threatening to fall. He gazed at his face, from his eyes to the beautifully sculpted nose to those rosy, plump and soft lips. Then see saw a hint of delight in Sho’s face after it seems that he had process what Jun said. He gulped and again mentally chastises himself. Get a grip Matsumoto!

“I’m okay, it’s just you know?” he raise a brow to him and pouts. Jun almost chuckled by the cute way Sho pouts his mouth. He was adorable despite the extreme fear he felt.

“ maa, It’s okay.. Just imagine that the other members are with you. We do this at our concerts right?”

Sho pulls his gaze away from Jun and stared at the floor instead.

“Yea, but that was before. Before you left.” It was a sad whisper.

“Sho..”

Sho shook his head lightly and he looked up to Jun again now without the fear in his face.

“You were always the one who pushes me and supports me. You wanted me to overcome this fear. That’s why everytime you convince me to do it, I can do it. Thank you for talking to me. Really, I think all I need is a little push from you. I’m okay now, I think I can do this.” And Jun was blinded by Sho’s angelic smile. His face bright and Jun fought the urge to hugged the other man.

“ganbatte, Sho-kun” Jun smiled widely than he intended to reciprocate Sho’s. The older man stood up and walks toward the staff to re-check the harness and to prepare himself mentally once again for the scene. Jun smile never left his face. It was a light conversation between them, no significance but talking to Sho seems to lighten up his mood.

“oh, yea. About the other night, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do it. I was just- ahm, carried away. I’m sorry. Are you mad?”

“I understand. You’re drunk. But please. I hope there no more next time that incident. And I’m not mad, If I am I won’t call you Sho.”

Sho smiled his biggest smile. Jun smiled at him too. Stef came back, now sober from her irritation and now was all smiles when she saw Sho all geared up and now looking confident.

“Are ready once again Sakurai0san? Think you can do it perfectly this time?” She looked at him quizzically. Sho just nod and smiled at her.

“Okay, ready when you are! Jun, please roll the cameras please!”

“Yes Stef. Okay! On standby! Ready! Action!”

Sho did the scene perfectly. Both Stef and Jun were satisfied. Then Stephanie motioned to the staff that they will shoot the next half of the scene on the third floor of the building. There was a room with a spacious balcony almost similar to the roof top. That’s why Stephanie chose the building and thought to shoot the scene like this so it would look very realistic. The staff had built a 2 feet platform from the balcony so it looks like a walking plank in a pirate ship. Sho will stand on it. Since the Stef need a long shot of him, she needed him to stand on the step. The cameras are levelled with the balcony so that it creates an illusion that he is still on the balcony.

The staff again doubled check the harness and adjust the big inflatable cushion the size of Two king beds. Everyone went to work. Stef and Jun discussed some of the angles and camera tricks they used for the scene. Jun did a quick glance at Sho who was patiently allowing staff to invade his body. Since his safety is a priority. Sho caught Jun’s gaze and smiled at him lovingly. Jun turned a shade of red and quick tore his gaze at the older man.

Stef was disseminating the final touches and signal everyone to be on their positions. Sho was assited to get on the platform. Then Jun called on and the filming began. Stef had some issues with the camera angle. Jun was checking Sho in the platform. He was rather uncomfortable. Stef didn’t let him come down for she will check the position. Jun was rolling his eyes on her cause clearly it was another senseless bullying Stef seems to have a fascination with. She could very see that Sho is almost shaking and trying not to lose his balance. Jun walked towards Sho.

“Ano, the harness is a little tight, my waist hurts.” Sho told one of the staff. Then someone unhooked him temporarily and adjusted it.

“Hey! You’re doing good. Just hang in there okay?”

Sho turned his head towards Jun and and he gave him the divine smile and Jun again choked and stared at him. The sun streaked and made Sho’s hair golden brown. As the light touched Sho’s face his skin became luminous and sparkled. His eyes twinkled as they rest at Jun’s.

“Thank you.” It was soft and warm. Jun could not help himself smile.

“JUN! Get away from there! I’m trying to get a perfect shoot of the panoramic view as well as our leading actor!” Stef was again fuming. Jun could never understand her mood swings

“I’m sorry, just having a prep talk with Sakurai-san”

“He doesn’t need it now, move!” She voice authorative. Jun moved away and when o the side away from the camera’s frame. Stef continued directing the camera on where he should move and how far.

“Sakurai-san, could you try and jump on the platform? I just want to check to check before doing the scene. Just jump on your place.”

Sho nodded. And do as he was told. Stef wasn’t satisfied and told the camera man to adjust. She again asked Sho to jump on the platform. He did. Again Stephanie didn’t like it. She asked him to jump 3 more times. Jun noticed that the platform was now shaky. He was about to tell Sho to stop jumping when he suddenly loose his footing. Jun eyes went wild and run towards Sho. He fortunately grabbed Sho by the arm and embraced him. He thanked his fast reflexes. But Jun was almost on the edge as well. He looked at Sho, and fear crept up as the older man was unconscious. He didn’t even notice that they were already falling.

“SHO..”