AN: REVIEW

"Look I know how to do my fucking job okay, so why don't you just back off and leave me the hell alone already," Ayase blurted out. He clasped his hands to his mouth when he realized what he had just said.

All of the customer's had their eyes on him now and he tried to shrink away from their gazes, but one gaze in particular caught his eye, it was Someya's, and Ayase had never seen him angrier before in his life.

Someya gestured with his finger for Ayase. Ayase slowly obeyed and Someya apologized to the customers as they were going to the kitchen, "I'm sorry everyone, he's sort of new, carry on and don't let him ruin your fun!"

Someya grabbed Ayase's arm and yanked him through the kitchen and into the office. He shoved Ayase down into a chair, "Wait here, and don't move." Ayase did as he was told, but grew more and more anxious with every second until Someya finally returned.

When he reentered he slammed the door behind him and turned to Ayase, "What the hell was that?"

"I… I mean he just… I'm sorry I just lost control for a second, I didn't mean it, please don't fire me!" Ayase begged. If he fired him then he would have no choice but to tell Kanou-san, and he probably wouldn't let him get another job.

"I'm not firing you but you are definitely done for the day," Someya said, "and you will not be receiving pay for today either."

Oh no, he could tell Kanou-san he was sick but how would he explain the missing money, Kanou-san is really good at business, and he would know, maybe he could tell him… he got sick at the beginning and couldn't work so it just took him a while to walk back?

Ayase was so deep in his thoughts that he failed to hear the door open behind him. He suddenly felt a hard hand grip his left shoulder and he jumped up. Of course it was Kanou-san, that was his luck. So Kanou-san already knows what happened?

He looked up and the stern glare on Kanou-san's face only confirmed his thought, and made him feel even more afraid.

"Why was he working on the floor anyways," Kanou asked dangerously before turning to Ayase, "I told you I didn't want you working out there did I not?, " Kanou asked.

Ayase nodded meekly.

"I want an answer Ayase," Kanou ordered.

"Yes Kanou-san... I'm sorry," Ayase answered.

"First strike," Kanou stated making Ayase cringe.

"He won't ever work out there again anyways, not after today, which will mean that he will receive a pretty serious pay cut as well, by going back to the kitchen work," Someya explained.

"How unfortunate, but it was his own fault," Kanou said completely unsympathetic, "So tell me what else you did wrong Ayase."

"I was rude to another employee, really loudly, in front of all the customers," Ayase answered.

"Strike two," Kanou continued, "And what else?"

"I…" Ayase thought for a moment, "I don't know…"

"Well in the description of the words that were said over my phone, I do believe a few of them were…" Kanou waited for Ayase to finish his sentence.

"Swear words," Ayase answered, hanging his head in defeat, his long blonde bangs hung over his big blue eyes and casted a shadow across his girlish figure.

"And that would make strike three," Kanou said.

Ayase looked up at him, "Please Kanou-san don't… please, I'm really sorry."

"We're not discussing this here Ayase," Kanou said, turning to Someya to say goodbye.

"But…" Ayase started.

Kanou's face snapped back towards Ayase, and he wore an angry glare, "What did you just say to me?"

Ayase realized what he said and bowed quickly, "I'm sorry Kanou-san, it just slipped out."

Kanou grabbed his chin and forced him to look up, "How many times have I had to tell you about never saying that word to me?"

"I… I don't know, a lot… I'm sorry," Ayase answered.

"You will learn not to talk back to me Ayase," Kanou said.

Ayase cringed.

"We're leaving," Kanou announced, taking Ayase by his arm.

"Ow, Kanou-sa…"

"Be quiet," Kanou instructed.

Ayase whimpered, Kanou's large hand gripped his petite arm tightly.

Ayase was surprised when Kanou turned before they got to the exit, and then he saw the associate he had yelled at, "Apologize."

Ayase forced himself not to talk back but he wasn't going to listen to Kanou's order.

Kanou's grip got even tighter on his arm and Ayase cringed, "Do as I say Ayase, don't make me embarrass you in front of this whole store because I will, and then I will make you come back here and work every day, and all these regular customers, and employees will remember exactly what happened, is that what you want?"

Ayase's eyes widened and he quickly snapped his head up, "No Kanou-san please don't!"

"Then do as I say!" Kanou answered roughly.

"I'm sorry," Ayase said, once again looking at the ground.

"A proper apology Ayase," Kanou said letting go of Ayase's arm momentarily.

Ayase rubbed his arm and looked up at Kanou then sighed, realizing the seriousness in Kanou's eyes, if he didn't do what he said and fast, and make this good, and fast, then Kanou would definitely hold true to his threat.

He bowed, "I'm sorry I was rude and disrespectful to you, it won't happen again." He really was sorry, he actually liked all the people who worked here but he was exhausted and just lost it.

"It's Okay Ayase, I forgive you, just don't let it happen again."

The customers "awe" at the interaction but it didn't last long before Kanou gripped his arm once more and was leading him to the car. He opened the door for Ayase and Ayase slid in, too afraid to speak to him.

Kanou slammed the door shut and Ayase cringed once again. Kanou got in and started the car, "Put your seatbelt on."

"You never wear your seatbelt," Ayase muttered.

Kanou grabbed his ear and forced him to look at him, "What was that?"

"Ow nothing, I said I'll put it on Kanou-san," Ayase said.

Kanou let go, "That's what I thought."

Ayase pulled his seatbelt down and clicked it, before rubbing his newly red ear, and Kanou drove off.

Ayase really was in a mood today, he had now talked back to Kanou and disobeyed him multiple times, and Kanou wasn't going to have any of it.

Kanou opened Ayase's door and shut it when he got out, and then once again took Ayase by the arm, but Ayase pulled away, "I know where our apartment is and I can walk there by myself without you…"

SMACK, Kanou had in less than a second turned Ayase to the side and swatted his jean-clad bottom hard. The sting of it caused Ayase's hands to fly back and he immediately started trying to rub the sting away. He looked around and blushed when he saw the busy street.

He wondered how many people had just witnessed that and he pouted. Kanou watched as Ayase debated what to do next, but wisely kept his mouth shut.

"Are you done now?" Kanou asked.

Ayase didn't answer.

"Are you going to behave are do I need to spank you bare in front of everyone on this street?" Kanou asked.

Ayase's eyes teared up, "I… I'm d…done I swear."

Kanou tried to grab his arm again but Ayase pulled away. Kanou was furious for a second until he realized Ayase moving in to lean up against his chest, and he whispered, "I'm so tired, will you hold me… please?"

Kanou wanted to stay angry at him but he couldn't say no, he sighed and picked Ayase up, and carried him in through the doors. Ayase wrapped his legs around his waist, and his arms around his neck. He buried the side of his head into Kanou's chest and listened to his rapid heartbeat.

They passed quite a few people on the way up to their apartment, but Ayase didn't care, instead of blushing and feeling embarrassed, he felt safe in Kanou's arms.