Urgent! Momo, don't go past the newsstand!

[atoberex]

 It just came to my attention that someone took a picture of us together and has sold it to the tabloids. I deeply apologize that my people were not able to prevent them from publishing it and assure you that my lawyers are already working on the libel case. 

[ooc: Pictures of Momo and Atobe on a date have surfaced, the tabloids are presuming Momo to be an escort! Just wait until they do a little digging! :D ]

Comments

[somewhereibelong]

... Are you kidding me??

No... no, of course you're not... dammit...

[atoberex]

My people have done their best to keep our relationship private, please do not blame them. We're already working on a strategy going forward. Just...don't answer the phone if you don't recognize the number?

[somewhereibelong]

I don't blame them, Keigo. I don't. I just... I'm really sorry this happened. It's not gonna have a bad effect on you is it?

[atoberex]

Me? No, no, I'm fine. I can weather this. I'm more worried about you. Have you been seeing any strange people around the shop? More than usual? Be careful about any questions you answer!

[somewhereibelong]

... I see strange people all the time! But no one's been asking strange questions. And even if they did I don't answer questions about my love life with people I don't know...

... do you think they know where I work and live?

[atoberex]

Good.

We are trying to keep your ID private, but you were in the news recently. As soon as someone puts two and two together...

[somewhereibelong]

Fuck.... fuckfuckfuckfuck...

Keigo... I'm so sorry...

[atoberex]

*You* have nothing to be sorry about!

*I* on the other hand should have protected you better. I'm sorry.

[somewhereibelong]

The fact that this is probably going to get worse... is a lot to be sorry about.

It's not up to you to protect me, Keigo. It wasn't your fault.

[atoberex]

I should have anticipated this...warned you...you don't deserve this, Momo.

I'd understand if...you know.

And in this case, it was my job. And I failed you. But I will fix that. I'm getting you a bodyguard. His name is Dario Jun and he will be watching over you while you are at work, okay?

[somewhereibelong]

Not your fault! I should have expected this to happen, I guess I just... forgot? Since it hadn't happened I assumed they didn't care! I was very wrong.

... No, I don't know... What would you understand?

Love, it wasn't your job. Maybe if we'd let these bastards in on the whole thing they really wouldn't care by now? But what's done is done and... Uh... I don't think cameras are dangerous, Keigo. I don't need a bodyguard.

[atoberex]

...if you decided our relationship wasn't worth all this.

It's not the cameras that are dangerous. It's the people with them and the people who won't take No for an answer!

[ooc: Actually Atobe would be devastated if Momo dumped him! Don't do it Momo!]

[somewhereibelong]

... You're usually a really smart guy, Keigo, so I'm gonna pretend you didn't just say something really stupid! I'm not gonna leave you because of this! It'd take a hell of a lot more for me to even THINK of leaving you... And even then I don't know that I could... I love you too much.

Well I guess I'll just have to say no until they do listen.

[atoberex]

...usu.

[ooc: You made Atobe all feely! :)

[findingrhythm]

SHIT ITS MY FAULT I JINXED IT

(ooc: comment doesn't exist XD)

[oshitariy]

If it's any consolation, angle of the shot is quite flattering.

[atoberex]

Faint consolation indeed. You know how the paparazzi can get, Oshitari.

[oshitariy]

Not nearly as well as you do, but yes.

How are you holding up?

[atoberex]

Honestly I am more worried about Momo. He's not used to the limelight. Plus there is his past difficulties. I'm certain they will dig up all that old dirt again...I don't want him hurt, Yuushi.

[oshitariy]

Yeah, none of that would end prettily. You already have people working on damage control, I'm sure?

[atoberex]

Of course, but you know how fast rumor flies. It is an uphill battle from this point on.

[oshitariy]

There is always spreading a more high-profile rumor as cover-up.

[atoberex]

Ah~? Such as?

You're not suggesting I come out of the closet, are you?

[ooc: Atobe is totally smirking at his last comment.]

[oshitariy]

If you're going to do that, you might as well just tell the whole truth.

Alternatively, you could arrange yourself to be spotted with someone else who will make a bolder headline, which might take the heat off Momoshiro, at least.

[atoberex]

I have no desire to be seen with anyone but Momo.

My being gay is not a secret. I suppose it would not be revelation enough.

[gladiolusinpurple]

I'm sorry, that's awful for the both of you.

As for the rags, they'll have to be washed

[atoberex]

I'm almost tempted to buy one and make an example of them. But then I'd feel dirty.