Hi guys! Just letting you know that this is my first fanfic and I'll really try to do my best, but still I want to apologize in advance for any errors or if it sounds awkward. I'll try to update it as frequently as possible! :D Hope you like it!

Ten years have passed since Ritsu has been separated from his senpai. However no matter how far from each other they were, there was always something that kept them tied up together. Some call it fate, other destiny, I named it "The Red String". The string that kept them connected the whole time and finally made them meet you think that living next to each other and working at the same place is just a coincidence? I think not. You heard that Ritsu, there's no escaping from Takano, you just need to give in already!

Chapter 1

"Aww man, can't wait to go home. It's Friday!" Cheered Kisa.

"It's only the beginning of the cycle, and you're already tired?" Asked Hatori.

"No its just I'm done with my job. Just like you said it's only the beginning so there's not much work anywayss~." Replied the man, half serious, half making fun of his coworker.

"If you have time for conversations, I can find you extra work!" Yelled Takano from the other end of the office room.

"Don't be like that Takano-saan..." Yelled back Kisa. "everyone is looking forward to going home and spending some time with their special one" the man turned to his brunette kouhai "riiight Ricchan?"

"How would I know..." Ritsu looked down trying to hide his blush, but not from the co-worker next to him, but from someone else. Kisa said it so loudly, Onodera was positive Takano heard it. He lifted his head to see his boss looking at him with that expecting look, like waiting for the brunette to say something. And that's what the he did. "It's not like I'm with anyone at the moment!" He yelled back at Shouta, but then again it wasn't intended for him, but for the man in the back of the room.

"Oh well, that's too bad. Oh my gosh look at the time, gotta go. I'll finish the extra work over the weekend!" Announced Kisa while leaving the office.

"Take care!" Was the only thing Ritsu said. "It's time for me to go too..."

"You don't have anyone to be late for, right? You can stay for another half an hour" Teased Hatori.

"N-no I have work at home. S-so I'll be on my way. Have a nice weekend everyone!" Onodera rushed out of the room. He lied, the work he had wasn't that much, it's just that he didn't want to go back with Takano... to avoid awkward situations. What he said was only supposed to be a little tease but if his superior hasn't said anything by now, he was probably really upset. Ritsu shook his head in reject, trying to forget that though. He was finally going to have a peaceful weekend and he would think about him of all things? No!

Half an hour later.

"I think I'll be heading home as well. Bye!" Noted Hatori.

"Bye!" Only Takano was left in the office. He was working thrice as usual because summer was almost in the corner and he wanted to take Onodera on a trip. But what has been indirectly said to him today made him rethink things. Maybe he was going too fast...but he felt like if he didn't do something quickly his chances will get lower and lower. He left the room lost in thought. His train was the last one, he barely caught it.

Ritsu got home as soon as he could and closed the door behind him.

Peace...finally, I can concentrate on work. But it's weird...He usually stalks me and makes weird excuses to hang out with me. Did he really get upset? Maybe I should apologize...wait I don't need to. It's not like I'm obligated or anything. In the end he wound up thinking about this matter than actually doing any work.

The truth was that Takano wanted to leave Ritsu alone for the time being. He understood that the man needed his own space. Even though it was his job to make sure that the brunette ate regularly so he won't collapse again, maybe it was time to stay away from him for a while. Plus Ritsu was in a good shape, as good as a Manga editor can be at least. Masamune didn't feel like doing any work today. He just went straight to bed, curled up and hugged his pillow tightly. The scent on it was sweet, the smell of his cute Onodera, from the nights they've spent in his house. He closed his eyes and tried to imagine his adorable Ritsu next to him. Even though the pillow really resembles him, there was something absent. His heartbeat. The one Takano missed so much. But he had to bear it until the time comes when his special one will open up to him.

It was 12am and Ritsu was still absent-minded. Thinking about all of his problems at once - his parents, his job, his relationship with his boss, his future...if he had any. He got a headache soon enough, so he figured it's for the best if he just goes to sleep. He put on his pajamas, turned the lights off, got in bed and closed his eyes. Trying to think about anything but his problems. However the more he tried to ignore those topics, the more they came to his mind. He covered himself up in his blanket and clasped like a little kid trying to hide from the cold. He was so tired but he couldn't sleep. Finally he decided to at least get rid of one of his problems. He got up, still in his pajamas, went outside and stood at his neighbor's door. If he at least apologized, then maybe he won't feel as anxious anymore and will be able to sleep.

He rang the bell once, waited, but no one came. Maybe he is deep asleep and I shouldn't bother him? He rang the bell again. If he doesn't open this time, I'll go. And again no one came at the door. He went back to his apartment kind of disappointed. That problem still stays there, unsolved. He was in bed and his phone was next to him. He looked at the time -12:55am.

I just want to sleep, how hard could it be? He kept staring at his mobile device. Pushing random buttons without even knowing what he was doing. The phone was the only light in the dark apartment and it killed his eyes looking at it. His vision became blurry, but he was too tired to put away. Finally his strength left him. He dropped the phone with the screen downwards. Maybe he could finally sleep now. Then he heard faint beeps. But now he was almost asleep, he wouldn't move to see what's happening. The beeps went on, like a melody. He dozed of a few moments after that. It was peaceful, calm, but still the beeping was there.

A few minutes later he heard a noise. Banging.

"ONODERA! Onodera are you in there?! Open up! Can you hear me? ONODERA!

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