Akihito didn't even have to call As

Akihito didn't even have to call Asami to ask; he knew the yakuza was responsible for this. Genuinely smiling for the first time in days, Akihito stepped out to the balcony to test his new camera.

By the time Asami got home, Akihito was waiting for him, smiling. And he's back, Asami thought.

"Productive day?"

Akihito raised an eyebrow. "Playing dumb?"

Asami removed his coat. "How were the shots?"

Akihito knew very well Asami was referring to Noda and Kogashima's compromising photos. "Not bad, although I would have opted for another angle if I were the cameraman," Akihito replied cockily.

Asami curved a smile. He poured himself a whisky before moving to the couch. His lover followed him like a puppy and sat next to him. Akihito eyed his lover curiously.

"What is it?"

"I must admit, this isn't like you. You aren't the type who will do this sort of thing. I thought you had a policy of 'shoot first and ask later'?"

Asami took another sip of the whiskey and placed the glass on the table. "Dealing with people like Noda requires special techniques. Don't get me wrong –," Asami said when he noticed Akihito was about to reply. He cupped Akihito's chin and kissed him.

"Given the chance, I'd like to skin him alive but it is more pleasurable this way, no?" Asami ravaged Akihito's mouth again.

Personally, Asami preferred to put a bullet in Noda's head but killing a public figure wasn't the same as disposing street rats. Noda's disappearance would cause a lot of trouble. So, he opted for another method. Asami had to admit that even he was surprised with the outcome of the investigation. Who would have thought he could literally kill two birds with a stone?

Noda can kiss his acting carrier goodbye for no one in his sane mind would hire him; he'd make sure of that. As for Kogashima, Asami bet himself a million yen that he'd be reading his suicide news on the papers by end of the week.

The methods were taxing and like Akihito said; it was very un-Asami. But damn, it was satisfying.

Akihito broke the kiss. He retrieved a small gift bag from the back of the couch and handed to Asami.

"Your reward, for helping me." Akihito pushed the bag to Asami.

Asami raised an eyebrow. He dumped the contents and was very surprised that Akihito had gifted him a pair of handcuffs, attached with keys.

"They're real. I stole it from that idiot policeman while he was issuing a fine on my Vespa."

"Oh, and how will this be my reward?"

Akihito blushed furiously. "Bastard, you know what they're for. Since you like to tie me up, I- I figure that I'd be docile and let you do whatever you want with me."

Asami chuckled. "If I have known sooner, I would have done more just to get you submit to me willingly."

Akihito jumped up from the couch. "Dream on, Asami! Just this once, did you hear me?"

Asami stood up. "I heard you. Since it's my thank you gift, I'd like to use it now," he said, pulling Akihito into the bedroom.

A/N: 700,000 yen is roughly 6800USD. I am absolutely clueless about cameras. Camera enthusiasts, forgive me if I've written anything wrongly!

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