By AnnMiuka
Disclaimer: I neither own In Pieces, by Linkin Park, nor Gravitation, by Maki Murakami. I wish I did. I'm such an uke lover(wipes a fake tear away, eyes bright) Anyway.
Note:This was origonally going to take place four years after the end of the series, but I decided to change the time. I picked up my borrowed copy of the fourth book and opened it up and the beginning was exactly what I had written (not word for word, but the same event) and it worked so much better for me. So, this is going to be that part in time, only with a different outcome. I don't really care for my version as much as the books, so if you don't know what I'm talking about, go read the books.
Additional Note:Due to author violations, this was taken down, but now, I've put it back up with some editing, so it's the Second Edition, and I've changed a couple things, so it's even better...maybe. Hope you enjoy.
"Shuichi, get out." Yuki held the door open for his young lover. Shuichi's eyes were glazed with shock. It seemed to have been so long since he'd last heard those words. He could hardly breathe.
Telling me to go,
But hands beg me to stay.
Yuki sighed and walked over to the boy and place hands on his shoulders. He drew him close and whispered in his ear.
"Leave"
Your lips say that you love,
Your eyes say that you hate.
With a shove, Yuki sent Shuichi outside into the cold wind. Stumbling, he stopped and turned around to look at Yuki. Silent tears ran down his face.
There's truth in your eyes,
Doubt in your faith,
All I've got's what you didn't take.
"Please, Yuki," Shuichi whimpered, taking a feeble step forward. Yuki seemed to pause, thinking or reconsidering. The puppy let the seed of hope begin to grow, his hands reaching out. He gripped the door, closing it.
So I, I won't be the one,
Be the one to leave this,
In pieces.
Summoning all his guts, Shuichi put his foot in the door, wincing as it hit hard. At first, he thought Yuki hadn't noticed. Then, he looked up. Normally hard eyes were wide in surprise, shock. Slowly, Shuichi reached out and pushed the door open.
And you,
You will be alone,
Alone with all your secrets,
And regrets,
"Yuki..."
Don't lie.
"Shuichi, I said get out." His voice was quiet, deadly. But the usual underlying menace was absent. Again, he attempted to shut the door.
"Doushite? (Why?)"
You promise me the sky,
Then toss me like a stone.
Slowly, the door opened again. Yuki didn't let his pink haired lover have a second to look at him in question before pulling him close in an embrace. Shuichi shut his eyes.
You wrap me in your arms,
And chill me to the bone.
A kiss was pressed to the top of his head before Shuichi found himself being shifted. His sudden release, a slamming noise, and cold air made him open his eyes. The door was shut with Yuki inside and him out. He reached out a hand to touch it, as if hoping the door would suddenly open and he would be welcome again.
"Yuki..." He slid to the ground, his forehead against the cold, hard wood.
There's truth in your lies,
Doubt in your faith,
All I've got's what you didn't take.
The door didn't open. He wasn't let in. Slowly, Shuichi got to his feet. His heart was heavy. He should be used to it by now. His eyes flooded with tears.
So I, I won't be the one,
Be the one to leave this,
In pieces.
He touched the door one last time before pulling his backpack on and heading down the short driveway. He pulled out his cellphone and punched the third numver on his speed-dial. When he spoke, his voice was as empty as his heart.
And you,
You will be alone,
Alone with all your secrets,
And regrets.
"Hiro, it's Shuichi. Can you come pick me up?"
Don't lie.
"Shuichi? Where are you? Are you okay?" For a moment the line was quiet. "I'm on my way." He hung up. Shuichi, eyes and heart defeated, stood waiting, numb. Minutes later, Hiro showed up. The look on his best friend's face made him furious. Angrily, he pulled off his helmet, ready to beat Yuki to a pulp. Shuichi's words stopped him.
So I, I won't be the one,
Be the one to leave this,
In pieces.
"I thought we were beyond this. I thought we'd agreed not to push each other out of our lives. I thought he loved me, Hiro!" He fell into Hiro's arms, a sobbing mass. "I love him, but why does he shut me out?"
And you,
You will be alone,
Alone with all your secrets,
And regrets.
"I know. Let's go, Shuichi." Hiro pulled his best friend onto his bike, and drove away from the man to a thousand goodbyes.
Don't lie.
DTD: That was depressing.
Kat:Sorry. I did my best. It's not nearly as good as the real author though.
Keith:Yeah, but at least Hiro saves him from getting -----.
Matto:WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! THIS IS ONLY RATED K!!
Begley:We'w see wha' th' fans say. PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS!!!