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The sun gradually seeped into the small apartment bedroom, catching the figure on the bed, causing the man to slowly flutter his eyes open. Zero Kiryuu looked around his tiny room, shifting his attention to his alarm clock to check the time. It was mid morning already and he reluctantly pulled his warm body out of bed, still somewhat sleepy despite having slept in, before he made his way to toward the bathroom to brush his teeth. He yawned as he quickly and haphazardly watching his face, brushed his teeth and headed to his kitchen to make himself breakfast. As he looked into his fridge and saw the lack of food within it he quickly settled for fixing himself a bowl of cereal. It would keep him up until he was able to get some groceries that weekend. With the bowl in hand he silently walked over to the couch, settled down and turned the television on.
Zero was currently twenty one years old, attending school at a relatively decent University in Tokyo. He lived alone—had moved out of his parent's house the ending of his senior year in high school in fact—and although he missed home sometime he had his reasons for leaving. Firstly, it has been practical for him since his apartment was closer to his university and secondly he needed freedom—freedom from the suffocating expectation his parent had for him.
He idolly flipped through the channels before he settling on an entertainment show.
"Welcome back everyone, we are counting down the most desirable stars and actors in the industry today," He heard the cheerful host say, a bright smile adoring her pretty face. "Starting off our countdown is a newcomer known as, Ichiru Kiryuu."
Upon hearing his younger brother's name Zero almost chocked on the food in his mouth, coughing a little as he regained his demeanor.
When he had first heard that Ichiru was interested in becoming an actor he wasn't quite sure how to react to it. He was happy that the boy was ambitious enough to pursue a dream that big, but he also didn't want to see his little brother’s dreams crushed if he was shot down. The entertainment world wasn’t an easy industry to make it in. There were plenty of pretty faces and new talents showing up everyday. It was easy to be forgotten.
Bringing his attention back to the TV, the host continued. "Though he may be young, Kiryuu Ichiru-san is surely an upcoming star that you should keep your eyes on. In his recent success he has just finished a movie that will be airing this summer and has also been offered a role in the upcoming series Vampire Knight." She praised.
"We're looking forward to see this youngster rise to stardom in the years to come." She finished.
Pulling his eyes away from the television Zero quickly finished his bowl.
I'm surprised that Ichiru is actually making his dreams come true.
Thinking back, he remembered the days both him and Ichiru would pretend to be actors and act out their favorite action manga scenes in their living room. In the beginning, Zero also wanted to become an actor, but once he grew older he became more practical. It wasn't a career that was stable and if he wasn't signed to a production company it would take years to find work. That was time that he didn't really have. He felt bittersweet when he had first heard that his brother had signed a contract with Kuran Productions last year. Of course he was happy for him but deep down there was a hint of jealousy and envy.
Why couldn’t it have been him?
After washing his dishes and cleaning his beyond messy room, Zero changed out of his pajamas and into jeans and a dark blue plain hoodie. Though he wasn't as successful as his brother he still did well for himself, attending school, paying for food and rent, and having a part time job. The ironic thing about it was that the bakery he worked at was right across the street from Kuran Productions.
He wanted to quit the first day seeing how his dream was right in front of him, but he needed the money and knew no one was going to just give it to him. It was like someone was hanging his desires right in front of his eyes but every time he tried to grab it, it was pulled away. Pushing the thoughts away, he made his way back towards the living room and started gathering the loose papers that were scattered throughout the room. Stuffing them into his school bag he gave his attention back towards the television set.
"Finally we're down to our number one most desirable actor. There were many to choose from, but everyone could agree that this man fits number one." The host paused. "Kaname Kuran."
A picture of a devilishly handsome man was shown on the screen, he had dark brown hair that flowed to his shoulders and was wearing a beautiful smile that adored his perfect features. "Kuran-san, at twenty two is one of the most desirable actors today. His acting career started at the young age of sixteen, working his way up, Kuran-san has had quite a successful career. Already known for many great movies and dramas in the past, his skills and charm has put him at the top of our list. Kuran-san is also set to be staring as a lead in the new series 'Vampire Knight' and will be in Tokyo this wee-"
Zero turned the television off while rolling his eyes. The only reason guys like him are popular are because his family is rich and he's good looking.
Zero thought before he finally finished his cleaning and decided to head out for the day. He had to meet up with Aidou before he started work, they were supposed to go watch a movie today, but they were both broke so they decided to just meet up an chill a bit before Zero's job started.
"Zerooooo!" he heard a high pitch scream and saw a blonde boy racing towards him. Ducking out of Aidou line of view he watched as the blonde jumped to try to hug his friend, but missed and ended up face first on the cement sidewalk.
"Zero, why do you always do that?" the blonde whined while rubbing his bruised head.
"Because you always try to tackle me with those hugs of yours." The silverette shot back at him while helping the boy back onto his feet.
"Why are you in such a rush anyway?" Zero asked noticing his friend was more excited than usual today.
The blonde suddenly stopped and looked at his friend in shock.
"You don't know what today is?" he asked. Inwardly rolling his eyes Zero knew Aidou was overreacting to whatever it was.
"No Aidou, I don't know what today is. Do you care to fill me in?" he asked knowing that he would have told him regardless.
"Kaname-sama is arriving today, he's back from shooting his new movie!" the blonde said excitedly. Zero sighed knowing that Aidou was hopeless, the boy was totally obsessed with handsome actor; having countless posters on his bedroom walls and most of his movies.
"Since he's back, we're going to visit him." The blonde said simply while running a little ahead of Zero on the sidewalk.
"Wait, visit him?" the silverette questioned, "We don't even know him, and he probably doesn't know who we are either. Are we going to personally meet him?"
"Details, details. And you'll just have to wait and see!" Aidou said waving his hand in a dismissive manor before he continued onward with a determined look on his face. Rolling his eyes once again Zero followed behind his hyper friend. Aidou lead him all the way to Kuran productions. Looking up at the huge building towering over them, Zero sighed.
Why did the idiot lead us all the way here? And more importantly why did I let him? Zero questioned himself. From the looks of things there seemed to be some sort of crowd near the front of the building, and Zero only concluded that must be why his friend dragged him all the way there.
"Why are we here, Aidou?" he asked slightly annoyed with his friend.
The blonde was too obsessed with finding his precious Kaname-sama that he barely regarded Zero. Running towards the crowd of fans and reporters Aidou made his way to the front of them, slowly Zero followed behind. Suddenly, the crowd erupted into even louder screams when a limo pulled up and two figures exited. The first one was the man Zero had been hearing about for the past hour, Kaname Kuran. He was waving at the adoring fans, stopping to even take picture and sign some autographs. The second person was a woman with short silver hair, who seemed to be his manager.
"Kaname-sama!" Aidou yelled loudly as he saw the star approaching. Kaname turned his attention towards the beaming blonde. Smirking he made his way over to him.
"You're a fan?" he asked as the boy's smile grew wider. "Y-yes, I have all your movies and dramas!" Aidou squeaked.
"Thanks for the support, it is greatly appreciated." He smiled slightly. "Maybe we could go out for lunch sometime and I could show my appreciation." Kaname said seductively leaning so that he was inches away from the blonde.
Zero watched as his friend blushed when Kaname leaned in. He hated people like him, thinking he could get whatever or whomever he wanted just because he was famous. In reality these actors seduced an unsuspecting fan and then moved onto the next one, not bothering to look back on who they used along the way.
Not a chance. Zero thought as he pulled his friend back and stepped in front of him, blocking him from the actor.
Kaname was slightly surprised as an unknown boy stepped in front of the blonde. He assumed the boy was either the blonde's friend or boyfriend. Though the thing that really struck him was how the boy, though he was glaring at him, was beyond beautiful. His silver hair went down to his ears and made is stunning violet eyes more defined. It was a rare sight to see such beauty.
He snapped out of the previous thoughts when the boy began to speak.
"Sorry, but he can't make lunch." Zero said as his eyes narrowed into a glare. Not backing down, Kaname held the boy's gaze leaning down once again until his mouth was now next to Zero's ear.
"Well then, maybe you could entertain me?" he whispered. Smirking as he felt the boy becoming tense at his words.
Before Zero could respond to Kaname suggestion the short silver haired girl tapped Kaname on the shoulder and murmured something that was too quiet for Zero to make out. The shorter boy watched as the actor turned around gracefully and waved to his fans as he started to walk towards the entrance again.
He couldn't believe that the actor had just done that and then turned around and walked off like nothing happened.
"What an asshole." he noted angrily.