Ok, so my first fic wasn't that great…although who said so otherwise should be worshipped ^_^, but still, I'd like to improve my hobby. Did I ever say that I love being challenged? I've been pretty tied up with schoolwork lately [and pretty tied up in being lazy, too] so that's why I haven't uploaded this story sooner. This fic isn't an SD but it's for one of my favorite couples----YUHI and CHIDORI!!!!!! So once again, I ask for your kindness [ahem!] and please write a review. I'd gladly appreciate it. To those who reviewed my first story, thanks a bunch!

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Letting Go to Love

            "Hang on, Chidori," he assured the little lady he was carrying. "We're near the exit." The girl tightened her grip on his neck and sighed. "I believe you," she whispered.

            "That's right! And when we get back, I'll cook you anything you want. The sky's the limit!" he said a little brighter than usual. "Yuhi, it's getting colder," Chidori said. "It's just the tunnel," he said. "Not to worry, we'll be getting out soon."

            "Yuhi?"

            "Yeah?" Silence.

            "I've always…" she started but a few moments have passed and still no continuation. "You've always what? Always what, Chidori?" he said urgently. She didn't answer. Panic shot up throughout his body and he quickly laid her down facing him. "Oi, Chidori! Oi!" he called. He shook her gently, trying to force a reaction from her but she just lay there - lifeless. He shook her like he was expecting her to wake from deep slumber.

Then came the tears. They streamed down from his eyes – tears of unbelief and sadness.

"NNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!"

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            "NNNOOOO!!!!" he cried and sat up straight from his bed. Yuhi raked his hair, feeling sweat on his forehead. "Damn," he muttered, frustrated. "It's that darn dream for 6 nights straight and I always end up waking in a cold sweat." Looking around the empty room, his mind skidded to a stop to something he's concluded ever since that sad day – Chidori's gone.

            It's been a year and a half since her death and a year and a half seemed like a long time ago to other people- like Aya, Touya and Shota. "But not for me," he said to no one in particular. He laid back on his mattress, his hands under his head, thinking why it happened. "If only I've been more careful," he always tells himself. It's gonna be one of those nights when the sun will come up and he won't get any sleep at all just thinking of Chidori.

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            "Yuhi-kun, daijobou?" a female voice squeaked from his side. He turned to see a blonde young lady armed with a smile and a friendly face.

            "What?" he said weakly.

            "I was asking if you were all right?" she inquired. When he didn't reply, she shook her head and said, "Well, I've been here beside you talking for the last five minutes or so, when suddenly I noticed that you weren't even looking at me let alone listening to what I've been saying."

            He rested his chin on his hand and looked afar. "I was just thinking," he explained. "Sorry, Aya."

            "About Chidori," Aya commented. She didn't know what to say. She knows he's hurting and she knows how hard it is to lose someone you love dearly but he's gotta move on. He can't stay like this forever. "Yuhi, don't you think you should at least mellow in this whole situation? Even just a little bit? I mean, it's been a long time and I'm sure she wants you to move on. You've got to stop blaming yourself. Why, if she's still alive…" she reasoned out but Yuhi cut her off.

            "But she's not!" he cried, his eyes like fire, brows furrowed. Suddenly, he stood up, toppling his chair over and walked away.

            "Yuhi," she called after him, but he didn't stop. He just kept on walking away.

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Well, minna-san, how was it? So it was kinda lame but hey! I had to do something in my spare time. ^_^ anyway, forgive me for this short fic. I have already finished drafting chapter two and I'll just type it maybe a little later on. So, as usual, I'm asking you kind sirs and ladies for your review. Thanks in advance!!!  ---- jd_anney