Tough Love

Disclaimer: I own nothing of Shaman King, no matter how much I want to!

Warning: Contains Yaoi, and future sexual reference.

Chapter 1

Azure blue hair swayed lightly in the gentle breeze. Eighteen year old Horokeu Usui leaned back on the park bench, and looked up to the summer skies. According to the rest of them, he was in one "those" moods again. These moods usually involved going missing for hours, and not returning to the house until late in the night. It was all down to jealousy, really. It had been a few years since the end of the Shaman Tournament, and he was now currently living in Funbari. He lived with the rest of his friends with the exception of Ren, who chose to move back to China. Horo counted Ren lucky, as he didn't have to to put up with the "wicked witch" who ordered them around the house like a bunch of slaves.

Horo sighed incoherently, and pushed himself off the seat. He had come to terms with his sexuality many years ago, and he lusted for and loved a particular shaman. However, he knew his feelings would never be returned. He could only imagine the pain of rejection, and just thinking about it was painful enough. For that reason, Horo had turned his attentions to others, and had a string of one night stands with many different men. No-one could compare to his love, but could just provide him with temporary feeling of satisfaction.

He had the same plan for tonight, he quickly glanced to his watch and found it much to early to hit the pubs. He sighed, maybe it would be better to drink at the house. Horo then shook the thought out of his head. The others were against his "activities" enough already, and Yoh always held the disappointed look in his eye. Horo would usually shrug it off, he knew Yoh wouldn't understand, Horo even accused Yoh of the current situation. After all, Yoh was still keeping contact with him, he would receive letters, he would receive phone calls, and knew how he was feeling. He longed to be in Yoh's position, he wanted to be the lucky one. Horo clenched his fists tightly, unrequited love left a bitter taste.

Horo felt a tap on the shoulder, which alerted him that he was no longer alone, he turned around and came face to face with him. It was Yoh. Horo rolled his eyes and looked back to the tree that head been staring at.

"What is it now, Yoh?" Horo asked in the same old bored tone.

Yoh smiled sheepishly before sitting down next to Horo, "You're not gonna come home blind drunk again, and sleep with some random, are you?"

Horo shrugged carelessly before replying, "Maybe.. depends if I get lucky."

Yoh shook his head, disappointed once again, at his friends stupid behaviour, "Horo.." Yoh started before taking a pause, trying to find the right words, "You know.. this will never get anywhere.. why can't you-"

Horo furrowed his brows before interrupting Yoh, "Why can't I what? You're not going to give me the same old drabble I've heard so many times Yoh.. I'm telling you, I'm young this is what I do, you don't say anything about Hao's activities.."

"Hao's different.." Yoh started.

"What? Because he's not gay?! How is he any different, this is practically discrimination!?"

"No Horo," Yoh pulled became stern, and his eyes darkened as he faced Horo, "He's not the one doing this to hide his true feelings for someone else."

Horo's eyes widened slightly, "That's not true."

Yoh sighed, he had lost faith in his friend, but this was the life he had chosen. He shook his head and looked to Horo, "I'm not here to argue. I just wanted to tell you, that tomorrow we're having a reunion party. I would have said sooner, but you were away from the house.. I figured you'd be out here."

That means he would be there, Horo looked to Yoh and simply nodded, "Cool.. so do you know who's coming?"

Yoh pulled his trademark smile, "Well, of course. Everyone will be there, even Ren, he's flying over on the morning flight, so you better be up."

Of course he would know, Horo nodded, "Yeah.. that sound great." Maybe I should just have a night in after all.

Yoh stood up to leave and looked down to Horo, "Have fun tonight," The brunette then pulled his trusty orange headphones before walking back towards Funbari.

Horo sighed and looked up to the sky once again, What should I do? He'll be there.. it's been a long time. Horo let out a long breath, he no longer wanted to go out. His mind was too clouded and filled with worries. Tomorrow would be a day to remember.

AU: Well this is the fire chapter. It's rather short, but I hope you get the basic idea of it! ^_^