"False face must hide what the false heart doth know." ~William Shakespeare

F is for the faces he hides behind. The smiles (disgusting), the aura of perfection (lies), the life he can't believe he's living. (Why then)

It's all a lie (nothing but lies)

A is for the assumption that he's perfect. That he never breaks down (he yearns to), that he always has answers to everything (he doesn't), that he's always the very image of God – Perfection to the core. (He isn't)

It's all false (just like everything else)

C is for the challenge of living – living like everything's going great (It's not), like nothing bothers him (It does), like he can take anything and everything the world throws at him. (HE CAN'T)

He's not Superman (But he wants to be)

E is for the expectations he's set for himself – the standard of power and accomplishment that haunts him. Haunts him through the praise he receives for doing a remarkable job (he didn't), for being successful (he can't be), for showing that the third son shouldn't be underestimated and ignored. (He is though)

It should be enough (but it never is)

S is for the small hand snaking into his own, for the nimble fingers giving his a reassuring squeeze. (It's okay) Kyouya finds himself squeezing Kaoru's hand back (It will be), surprising himself, but not the young twin - one glance in his Kōhai's direction confirms a sort of pleased expression. (Just breathe) The Shadow King smiles and the little devil smiles back. (I'll support you) It doesn't matter if at times he suffocates from the pressure, because as long as the king of shadows has his devil – with his smiles of sunshine – breathing won't be a problem.

I was drowning (but he saved me)

F*I*S*H F*I*S*H

Wow, this is officially (in my opinion) the best story I've written so far. This is my first attempt at an OHSHC fanfic, so I apologize if they seem OOC. I'd like to thank the always amazing Jazyrha and Magician April Aries for inspiring me to write this. If you guys read this, I want to tell you thanks and that I love you. :3 Feed back would be appreciated – my poor plots bunnies are starving from lack of reviews. Please review, for the bunnies – a review could save a life, just click the button below.

~Darkness34 *an increase in light, gives an increase in darkness*