Too Late

Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King, or any of the characters in it.

Warning: This is between male couples, if you don't like it don't read it.

Chapter 1

Eighteen year old Ren Tao sighed deeply from the arm chair and gazed out of the window to the city, that idiot was an hour late and he hadn't even called to to tell him that he was safe.

Ren Tao and Horo Usui had been living with each other for two years now, ever since they left high school. Ren went on to help out with his family business, as he was the heir to it, and well... Horo was a high school drop-out. Horo was never interested in school, a part from fooling around, and interrupting classes. He left as soon as he was able to. Ren moved into a class apartment, and Horo had nowhere else to go, so Ren took pity on him and offered to let Horo live with him. Which shocked Horo, he never expected Ren to be able to put up with him. Ren always seemed to get irritated by the things Horo would do, such as the constant teasing, their arguments, and Horo's lack of manners. Horo was only too pleased to accept Ren's offer and has lived with him ever since.

Ren drummed his fingers on the arm-rest irritatedly, he didn't want to seem worried. He didn't want to look as though he cared at all, but the truth of the matter was the he probably cared too much. The reason why he allowed Horo to stay with him was because he was secretly in love with Horo, and if Horo moved a way, then they'd probably lose contact, just like he had done with the rest of the group. He hadn't seen Yoh and the others since their school days. Ren knew that Horo wouldn't share the same feelings, so he thought that living together would be the next best thing. Horo had his fair share of girlfriends, although they never lasted long. They would come and go, and pass like the seasons, so Ren was sure that Horo wasn't gay.

Ren didn't like to admit to himself that he was gay. He wasn't gay. He told himself over and over that he wasn't gay. He just liked Horo, he liked him a lot. Horo and only Horo. That wasn't gay, he didn't fancy other men, or wouldn't chase after other men. His family was also another obstacle. They would never accept him if he was gay. How would the Tao family look if the heir to their business was gay? They had a reputation to keep.

But all this was eating away at Ren's mind, he had to get this weight lifted off his shoulders. Thus, the reason why he was waiting so patiently tonight. He was going to tell Horo everything. Well, maybe not everything, he just wanted to see if there was any chance of him and Horo ever being together.

Just as Ren was about to reach for the phone he heard the lock click, he turned his head quickly to the door.

"Honey.. I'm home!" Horo joked as he walked into the sitting room, and threw his bag onto the floor.

Ren shot a glare at Horo and crossed his arms, "Where have you been? You were supposed to be home an hour ago."

Horo smiled, and sat down on the couch opposite Ren, "Uh.. yeah. That's what I need to tell you about."

"Hm, what's that?"

Horo shifted nervously in his seat and looked to Ren, "Well you see, I hope.. that this won't cause any issues between us or anything.."

Ren perked up and looked to Horo.

"You see.. Ren.. I've sorta met someone.."

Ren looked at Horo, trying to keep his calm, but he could feel his heart sinking. It wasn't unusual for Horo to announce that he had some new girlfriend, but he seemed to making a big deal out of this one.

".. And.. he's great.."

"Did he just say … he?" Ren's eyes widened in shock, and his mouth started to go dry. He could feel his heart beat faster in panic.

Horo looked to Ren nervously, trying to finish off his speech, "It's.. Hao.."

That was it. Ren stood up angrily and threw his arms in the air, "HIM?" With that Ren marched out the living room, and slammed the door behind him.

That's it for the first chapter. Hope it's not too bad! Please review, and criticism is welcome. Thanks! ^_^