A Promise Kept

Chapter 1

As Shion watched Nezumi disappear into the distance, he felt like a piece of him was missing, but he knew that Nezumi had to do this, he had to go and rediscover himself.
Just a few months ago he wanted No.6 to be destroyed, now that the wall was down, he had no goals. All he knew in life was hate, destruction and the need to survive. Now that this was no longer the case Nezumi had to leave and find himself again, learn about his family and where he came from.
Shion, on the other hand, had to stay behind. He had to reunite with his mother but also help out with the reconstruction of the new city. As he came to the outskirts of the town he heard a familiar voice, "SHIIIIOOON" it was his mother running towards him with tears in her eyes. "I knew I would see you again, that person…. He said that he would reunite us and for some reason, even though I have never met him… I believed him…" Shion was left speechless but at the same time tears started to wield in his eyes. "Nezumi…. his name is Nezumi and he…. saved me, but he promised he will return and so, I will wait for him". By now Shion couldn't hold back any longer and started to weep. In that moment, Karan knew. "You love him, don't you?" Shion looked up at his mother and with a smile said" It's that obvious isn't it?"

Four years later. Nezumi approached the city he once hated. "I'm back…Shion".

It was late in the afternoon and Shion was returning home from the bakery he worked in. "I'm home" he said as he entered the house. "Welcome home" answered Karan. Out of the blue, Keiko the child Shion had saved, came running to him for a hug, now four years old she could pronounce his name "Shiioon!" Smiling, he picked her up and asked "Want to go play on the rooftop with Onii-san?" Keiko clapped her hands and shouted "Yes! Fully clouds!" as that was the new addition to her vocabulary and therefore must be repeated constantly! Shion had picked the name Keiko, meaning lucky child, it seemed an appropriate name for her.

"Mom, I will be on the rooftop with Keiko"

"Ok, be careful, dinner will be ready soon! I will come join you two in a bit!"

It was a lovely spring afternoon, with a light breeze and a beautiful red sky. Nezumi entered the city and all of a sudden a burst of wind appeared and hit against him. The wind traveled until it reached Shion. Shion suddenly stopped playing with Keiko and stood up abruptly. "What is it honey?" enquired his mother with a worried look. He could feel his presence. He burst out of the house and started running towards him, leaving his mother to wonder what had gotten into her son's head. Shion ran through the city, following the wind, stopping only to see in what direction it was blowing, only he didn't need the wind anymore. He could feel Nezumi's presence pulling him towards him like two opposite charged magnets, the closer he got the stronger the pull. And then Shion stopped. Before him stood Nezumi, He had changed a bit, just like Shion had, he looked more like a man and not a teenage boy anymore but his hair was still that beautiful dark blue colour and those gray eyes as captivating as they always had been. He was a bit taller too. Damn it, he grew a bit taller… again…thought Shion. He found the strength in him to run towards him. He had missed him so much, all he wanted to do was hold him in his arms but as he reached closer he stopped, he was too scared. What if he has changed? What if he doesn't feel the same way anymore? Nezumi always saw two sides, no? Enemy or friend, behind the wall or outside the wall, Love or…no love. His heart ached at the last thought. Nezumi smiled looking at Shion's face. Of course I have to make the first move you little shit he thought walking towards Shion. "I promised you I would return, didn't I?" Shion smiled and with tears in his eyes tells him "I love you". Idiot thought Nezumi and leaned in and kissed Shion. At that moment, Shion felt a part of him become complete again. Nezumi knew that he was now home.

As they walked home Karan saw them from afar and knew straight away, by the happy look on her son's face that, this was Nezumi. Shion opened the door to the house and gestured Nezumi to go inside, he hesitated for a bit but Shion took his hand and lead him in. "Welcome home, Nezumi" said Karan. "Nezumi was startled and blushed Home he thought, a warm feeling rising inside him. "Thank you" was all he could say.
That night they all had dinner together. Nezumi helped with the dishes and while Shion had gone to put Keiko to bad, Karan approached Nezumi.

"Take care of my Shion, ok?"

"Mmmm, I promise" replied Nezumi with a soft smile on his face.

"Um Mrs. Karan? Could I maybe take a shower?

"Of course you can! Shion will show you around!"

Shion lead Nezumi to the bathroom and handed him some towels. "I knew you would come back to me" said Shion and gave Nezumi a light kiss on the cheek, "A welcome back kiss" he said and walked away. Nezumi stood there touching his cheek "welcome back kiss huh?" he whispered.
Nezumi came out of the bath with a towel around his waist while drying his hair with another one, but he failed to notice Shion creeping up behind him. Shion grabbed him from behind and kissed him on the neck. Nezumi jumped around and gave him a smack on the head.

"What do you think you are doing? With your mother around and me just in a towel…. I see you haven't changed much, still an airhead huh?"

"And I see you have lowered your guard!"

"Tsk….". But he was right. How could he be so careless? Shion could see that this bothered Nezumi.

"Hahahaha All right, no more jokes, I promise. Come I want to show you something"

Shion took Nezumi to the rooftop. The night was beautiful, no clouds only a light breeze, the stars above them shown bright. The place was decorated with colourful lights and pillows laying on the floor.

"This is where I play with Keiko, but at nights I come up here and gaze at the stars, hoping you might have been looking at the same sky I was."

"Since, when did you become such a poet?"

Shion blushed and looked away. Nezumi, gave out a small laugh while stroking Shion's head. He took his hand leading him to the pillows. They lay down together gazing at the stars, not saying a word. In moments like these words are unnecessary. Nezumi turned and looked at Shion who was smiling at him, he held his cheek in his warm hands and kissed him. It was a long passionate kiss, one that he had been holding back for years. Shion answered back with a kiss and felt complete again. Nezumi felt the same way, this is where he belonged, Shion was his home. Nezumi broke the kiss and with a grin on his face "This is how you give a proper goodnights kiss". Shion laughed, he remembered that night all those years ago when he had first kissed him, with that goodbye kiss. That night they fell asleep on the rooftop in each other's arms.

Shion woke up the next morning full of excitement, today he was going to show him something he had been planning for years. He shoved Nezumi to wake up. "Wake up Nezumi, today is the day!" Nezumi replies with a grunt "What day? Let me sleep you little prick." And falls back to sleep, but Shion doesn't give up and continues to push him. Nezumi grabs him and pulls him towards him, in a tight hug he asks "All right! I'm up, what's all this fuss about!" Shion replies with a wide smile on his face "I have a surprise for you!" Nezumi puzzled and still half asleep follows Shion. They head out with Shion pulling Nezumi by the hand throughout the town. Tsk… What is up with him today? But at the same time he feels happy that he is finally around him. As they walk through the town, Nezumi observes the new city, a mixture of No.6 and the West Block, but the people are different, they seem happy, voices are heard from a nearby flea market and the heavy atmosphere that once ruled this place seemed to have been lifted up. Shion, all of a sudden stops and takes out a blindfold and looks at Nezumi.

"Uh uh there is no way you are putting that thing on me".

"Hahahaha, come on don't you trust me?"

"Tsk… what a bother …"

Nezumi finally gives in and lets Shion blindfold him and leads him to a big opening near the end of the city. He gently unfolds the blindfold and waits for Nezumi's eyes to adjust to the light. In front of him, stands a beautiful yet modest theatre. Shion, seeing how speechless Nezumi was decided to talk first.

"I build this for you… I thought you might like to act again once you returned. It took nearly 3 years to build. I know it's not much, but I hope you like it"

"You build this for me? Are you crazy?" Nezumi couldn't believe his eyes.

"Hehehe I wanted you to have something of your own, it's yours now" he said smiling while awkwardly brushing his head.

He did all this for me… thought Nezumi. Shion wanted to ask him something but didn't want to ruin the moment, finally he found the courage "Nezumi… I … Um… I would love to see play again". Nezumi grabs and kisses him "Thank you" he whispers with tears in his eyes. Shion was shocked…Nezumi seldom showed such emotions. "Hehehe don't cry I did this because I wanted to and because I love you". Nezumi with a wide smile on his face grabbed Shion by the hand and ran inside. He told Shion to sit in the front row and that he would be back. This was a lot for Nezumi to take in but as he got dressed he was filled with joy. For you, I would sing every day, Shion, he thought as he appeared on stage for a private play of Macbeth. Shion could finally hear Nezumi's beautiful voice again and in this moment he felt content. Then, out of the blue Shion feels he is being pulled on stage, Nezumi pulls him up and brings him close to him. His arm slips around his waist.

"Let's see what you remember from dancing!"

"Eeeeeeh? No no no I can't dance!"

"Let me be the judge of that." Nezumi sang to keep the rhythm. Shion tried to keep up but lost count of the steps and tripped. They both ended on the floor laughing.

By nightfall, clouds had appeared in the sky and it was clear that a storm was coming. They hurried back home were Karan was waiting for them. While they were eating, the storm broke out. It was a violent one and the rain was hitting against the windows. While Shion was cleaning up, Karan saw that Nezumi was still taken aback by today's surprise. "You know, he spent every day on that theatre, at some point he had 2 jobs so he could afford the materials. At first I was worried he was pushing himself too much, but now I see why he did it. The way you two look at each other speaks in volumes." Nezumi by now was red as a beetroot. Karan gave out a small giggle and got up "I'll leave you two alone, Goodnight Nezumi". "Goodnight" he replied still red.
After dinner they both headed up to Shion's room. Nezumi stopped at the door. Shion looked at him with an enquiring look. "I'll take the couch this time" said Nezumi. Shion looked disappointed but did not insist. He made the couch for him and went to his bed.

"Goodnight"

"Goodnight"
Time past and the storm did not seem to get any weaker. Shion lay in bed awake.

"Hey, are you awake?"

"Yeah"

"This storm…. It's just like that night so many years ago, do you remember"

"….."

"Nezumi?"

Next thing he knows, Nezumi is crawling up in bed with Shion and takes him in his arms. Shion's heart started pounding. He places his hand on Nezumis chest "«I'm right here, that's enough. Shion you and I are separate people. Don't go trying to understand people who are separate from you. Once you know them, emotions surface, and before long you can no longer be a separate person. »" That's what you had said once. Nezumi was shocked I see he still has that brilliant memory of his…tsk. Shion continued "But I don't care, for me it's not enough, I want to understand you, I don't want to be separated from you." Nezumi gazed into Shion eyes "Shion...I..."
Shion didn't wait for him to finish and kissed him. Nezumi's heart skipped a bit, he did not expect Shion to make the first step but he welcomed it. Nezumi put his hand under Shion's T-shirt and caressed his back while kissing him, this sent shiver down Shion's back. Warm thought Shion. They were both starting to burn up with desire and by this time Nezumi was hard and as his hand started to go lower, the door opened and interrupted them. "Shion?" It was Keiko. Shion jumped up flustered. "What's wrong Keiko?" he asked, the little girl made a few steps forward. "I'm scared of the storm, I had another nightmare."
Keiko was having a lot of nightmares recently. Shion believed they were coming from that dreadful day, when the West Block was destroyed. Shion picked up Keiko "Do you want to sleep with Onii-san?" "Yes" she nodded. "This is Nezumi, Onii-san's friend" he looked over at Nezumi who had just realized who Keiko was. Shion put Keiko in bed between them and covered her. Nezumi gave a smile of approval to Shion. Keiko fell asleep straight away and was curled up next to Nezumi. Shion smiled, "She likes you". Nezumi who didn't know what to do lay still so as to not wake her up. All three of them slept together that night while the storm raged on.

Morning came and Nezumi was awake but he didn't get up. He lay still watching Shion sleep, his breathing deep and slow. He caressed his hair I won't ever lose you again he thought as he was pushing away bad memories of that day were he believed he had lost Shion forever. Shion opened his eyes slowly and smiled at him. It wasn't a dream after all….

Evening came and Shion was getting ready to go out. "Where are you going?" Nezumi asked. "Come for a walk with me." Nezumi could see that they were headed to the outskirts of town and had a feeling to where Shion was taking him. They reached at Nezumi's old place. "Come" Shion opened the door. The place looked clean and tidy.

"I thought this place was abandoned"

"I kept it clean, and sorted out your books in the library"

It was true, everything was in its place, all his books neatly sorted on the shelves.

"Why?"

"Because this is where we first stayed together, so many things happened here…"

Shion looked sad but tried to hide it. Nezumi, though, could see right through him.

"What is it?"

"Oh it's nothing"

"I thought we said we would never lie to each other again…."

"…."

"Speak up, god damn it!"

"I don't know what's going on ok? You are back and you seem happy to see me but… but you never once said to me that you loved me. I don't know if you still like me or if you want to leave again… I waited for so long for you and now that you are here… I just want to know how you feel!"

Nezumi looked frustrated. He punched the door and looked away from Shion.

"I... I …I'm afraid to say it ok? He shouted. "I have never cared for or loved anyone before, but you… you are different, when I thought I had lost you I felt the world crumbling under my feet. I just couldn't continue without you… that is when I realized I… I… Agh! Fuck it! I Love you Shion! That feeling that I would never see you again terrified me ok? That's the truth… I love you…."

Shion went close to him and hugged him "I am never going to leave you again, I promise" he whispered in his ear. Nezumi breaks free of the hug and kisses Shion, his tongue brushes against his which sends shivers down Shion's spine. Nezumi stops the kiss and pulls away.

"Why did you stop?" asked Shion.

"Because I can't take it much longer and if we continue I won't be able to hold back… and I won't go easy on you."

Shion smiles and pulls him against him and returns the kiss.

"Ok, you asked for this" said Nezumi while pushing him hard against the wall and kissing him passionately. Shion lets out a small moan which makes Nezumi even more hard. Shion tries to hold Nezumi but with a firm grip he pushes Shion's hands above his head and with a grin whispers "I told you I wouldn't go easy on you". Shion is surprised by his tight grip.

"I see you still have a lot of strength left."

"Oh you haven't seen anything yet"

Nezumi grabbed Shion by the ass and lifts him up. Shion wrapped his legs around Nezumi's waist. He could feel his boner near his ass and moaned "mmm". Nezumi lead him to the bed that was near them and lay him down while climbing over him. He unbuckled his belt and was left with his boxers revealing his boner. Shion stares at it and licks his lips which makes Nezumi's dick twitch. "Time to teach you a thing or two…" he says as he reaps Shion's shirt open. He kisses his nipples and gently licks them. Shion moans and feels his cock swelling. Nezumi kisses Shion's scar and traces it from his cheek to his lower back. Shion grabs Nezumi by the hair and lets it fall to his shoulders, he kisses him while rubbing his erection.

"Haaa haaa…. Where did you learn that? Asked Nezumi amused.

"Well… let's just say that you have some very interesting books here!"

"Oh I see, studied well, have we now?"

Nezumi pushes Shion down and removes his pants, he holds his dick and starts licking it. Shion is gasping for air and his heart is pounding like mad, "It feels so good…. mmm m-m-more…" He sucks harder and slowly inserts a finger in him, teasing him. Shion is breathing hard with his back arched. Wow, he is already this wet… huh you little pervert. But I can't take it much longer, I need to have him now…. He thinks to himself and without second thoughts he gets up and spreads Shion's legs open. He rubs his swollen dick against Shion "I can't take it anymore" and he thrusts his dick inside of Shion. "Aaaaggh it hurts" Shouts Shion but Nezumi thrusts more. "I told you, I … will huh not… go ha ha easy on you ha ha ha"… so good… ha ha" as he thrusts deeper his grabs Shion's dick which is dripping with pre-cum. Shion is breathing hard trying to grasp for air.

"Ne- ne-zu-mi… aah ha … Nezumi"

"If you keep chanting out my name like that I won't last for much longer..."

Nezumi pulls out and pants, sweat is going down his scars on his back. He looks straight into Shion's eyes and thrusts hard and deep. "Aaaaah haaa mmmm" Shion lets out a cry. Nezumi's cock feels him up, he feels like his heart is about to burst out of his chest. Nezumi pulls up Shion and turns him around, something about Shion's back with that scar turns him on even more. Maybe because they were both scared… He holds his waist and enters him again.

"Ne...zu…mi haaa… I can't …aaaah much ….mmm" Shion couldn't hold it anymore and releases. Nezumi's heart is pounding as he increases his pace and thrusts more but he can no longer restrain himself, he cums inside of Shion and then realizes what he's done. "I… I'm sorry *pants* I couldn't hold it back" Shion smiles at him and kisses him, tongues brushing against each other.

"I think I will need a second lesson…"

"Hahaha Oh will you now? You little pervert." Nezumi leans in for a kiss.

They fall asleep in the late hours of the night, both of them exhausted. Shion cuddled up in Nezumi's arms. He felt safe there and knew that this is where he belonged. "I love you Shion" whispered Nezumi and he knew he meant it, because for the first time in his life he felt at peace. Shion was his home.