Futari

Chapter 1—The Bitter Sweet Taste

I decided to write this out of impulse and curiosity... I don't really have a plot in mind so I'll just see what happens as the story unfolds itself along the way. Even so, my focus would be Miharu x Yoite/ Raikou. Simply love all the characters in Nabari no Ou! It gives hint of shounen-ai yet it doesn't. The story is just beautiful and I hope against hope that there will be a Season 2 to the anime.

Futari means 2 people. I chose this title because no matter how I stray (haha) it'll still go back to the main theme of Miharu x Yoite... Just the two of them...

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"Miharu."

"… … …"

"Miharu."

"Yes?"

"Are you mad at me?"

Miharu turned his chair and shifts his attention to the childlike-boy. Seems like his homework will have to wait for now. And… how can he stay mad at him?

"I'm not sure. What do you think?"

"I'm… sorry." Yoite spoke softly. He didn't mean to make the younger boy angry. It's just that... that… his temper got the better of him.

"He is just a classmate."

"…but he got too friendly. He had his hand wrapped on your shoulder." Yoite's voice grew stern… something that Miharu expected. The situation became tense.

Miharu let out a little sigh. He faced Yoite directly, looking into his eyes. Yoite was surprised and averted his eyes immediately.

"Yoite."

He lowered his cap.

"Look at me."

Silent.

"Yoite!" and this time he jolted and looked at Miharu.

"Subaru-kun is a classmate. One month ago, he stopped coming to school because he fell ill. Sensei usually asks me to pass him the school notes because he stays near my house. After he recovered, naturally he came over to talk to me and—"

"I don't want to hear anymore." Yoite spoke in a low voice. He embraced Miharu so tightly that it started to hurt. The younger boy could sense anger and sadness in his voice, thus decided not to explain further.

"Do you want a glass of lemonade?"

Yoite let go reluctantly. He nodded softly at Miharu, who touched his left cheek affectionately.

Miharu then rose from his seat and walked towards the kitchen. Yoite who was left all alone in the room, decided to follow. It doesn't matter if he can't even boil water or even help with any cooking. Most importantly… he wants to be near Miharu. Beside Miharu. Together with Miharu.

The name resounded in his ear… it felt good. He couldn't understand why he wished to be erased in the past. Not now though, not ever. If he had to disappear then he could never see Miharu again. This simple wish to see him and be with him everyday had turned into his strongest desire of all time. The happiness that he found today…

But it pains him too on the other hand. The boy grew to be more gentle and kind lately. He smiled more often and treated everyone with much care. And that hurts. That hurts a lot. He only wanted Miharu to look at him. Only him. Is that too much to ask?

Yoite noticed it recently. Some of his senses seem to gradually return. And he doesn't feel as sick as he used to be. Just like last Tuesday when Miharu brought over an apple pie. He could actually smell the sweetness that he thought had left him. And much to his surprise, the apple pie tastes sweet. No, he can't taste the exact flavour of the pie… what he felt in his tongue was mild sweetness. But that is more than enough for him. Strangely though, he realized that these only happen when he's with Miharu.

The boy turned around. "More sugar?"

Yoite nodded with a smile.

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Please look forward to Chapter 2! Ja!