Okay, you guys asked for it, so here it is! A sequel to "Bed of Roses". I couldn't fit it in my summary, but this story also goes into Suguru's feelings for Hiro. So here's chapter 1...hope you guys like this one!


It has been eight months since Tohma started his new life with his girlfriend Kai. Things have been going really well for the two of them. They recently bought their own house together, not too far from where Shuichi and Yuki live. Kai has recently joined Bad Luck as a second keyboard player thanks to Hiro and Shuichi's begging. Suguru and Kai have spent many nights going over the songs arranging them to fit both keyboards successfully. So we pick up our story with Shuichi, Kai and Suguru all hanging out at Hiro's house after a long day of rehearsal.

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" Alright Mr. Takahashi, if you get this one right you and your wife will win our glorious vacation for two to Canada! We asked your wife if she could have plastic surgery, what would she get done?"

" Well Kazuki, I think she'd probably say…uh…she'd get a breast enlargement."

" And Mrs. Takahashi you said…"

" I said nothing, I think I'm fine the way I am…but apparently YOU don't think so! A breast enlargement? What, these aren't good enough for you??"

" How can you guys watch this trash?" asked Suguru as he laid himself down on Hiro's bed.

" This isn't trash! This is good quality television!" exclaimed Shuichi in defense.

" What Shuichi means," explained Hiro, " Is that it's entertaining. It's fun to watch the couples get mad at each other when one of them gets the wrong answer."

" Besides, if Yuki and I were on that show we'd win for sure," proclaimed Shuichi as he stood up, puffing out his chest and raising his fist in the air victoriously. "We know all there is to know about each other!"

"Sit down stupid," said Kai as she reached up and pulled Shuichi back to the ground and back to reality. " Like you and Yuki would ever go on TV together. Besides, Tohma and I could take you in guys in a second."

" Is that a challenge?"

" It can be!"

" Congratulations to our winners, Hiroyuki Takei and his wife Misato! Have fun in Canada you two! Have a great weekend everyone, and tune in Monday, when we'll be giving away a trip to Paris France! I'm Kazuki Togashi and until next time when we find out how well you…KNOW YOUR MATE!"

" I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO PARIS!" cried Shuichi and Kai in sync. Hiro and Suguru exchanged glances with each other; they could already see where this was going.

" We're going on that game show Kai, and I'll show you that Yuki and I know each better then you and Tohma," cried Shuichi as he pointed a finger in Kai's direction.

" Oh you're on, and when Tohma and I win that trip I'll be sure to send you a postcard from Paris…but it'll be hard to find one that says I kicked your ass on the game show and now I'm here while you're at home you loser!" taunted Kai with a smile on her face.

Shuichi lunged towards Kai and tackled her to the floor. They were punching and kicking each other as they rolled around on the blue carpet in Hiro's room.

" Is it my turn or your turn?" asked Hiro.

" Your turn, I broke them up yesterday when they were fighting over the last slice of pizza remember?" Replied Suguru as he continued to watch Kai and Shuichi.

" Oh yeah, but I broke them up this morning on the way to work when they were fighting over who was going to get on the bus first."

" I wasn't there, doesn't count."

" Fine, Fine…" Hiro walked over to them and grabbed Shuichi by the back of the shirt and pulled him off of Kai. " That's enough you two, now come on."

Shuichi flailed his arms and legs still trying to attack Kai as he was being dragged way from her. Hiro put Shuichi down on his bed next to Suguru as Kai got up from the floor and brushed herself off. They may have been the best of friends, but they were constantly arguing over anything and everything. One minute they could be laughing and having a great time with each other, the next they were trying to kill each other. Their arguments could be turned on and off within seconds.

" Hey look! The Amazing Race is starting!" cried Kai as she pointed at the TV.

" Alright!" exclaimed Shuichi running over to sit next to Kai in front of the television. He leaned his back against Hiro's bed and stretched his legs up in front, making himself comfortable. " That guy and his wife are so getting kicked off this week."

" I know! I was so surprised that they weren't the last team last week," agreed Kai as she lay down and rested her head on Shuichi's lap. They sat together watching the show like nothing had happened. Hiro walked over to his bed and sat down next to Suguru; he put his arms behind his neck and breathed a sigh. Suguru looked over at Hiro and felt his face flush a light pink. He turned his face away quickly, hoping that Hiro hadn't seen him blush.

" Is everything okay Suguru?" asked Hiro with a hint of concern in his voice.

" Uh…yeah…everything's just fine Hiro…no worries," he replied, still looking in the other direction.

" Alright, just making sure."

Suguru forced away the feeling of wanting to turn back and kiss Hiro. They were sitting so close to one another, and Suguru wished that they could be like this everyday. As the show ended Shuichi and Kai gave each other a high five for correctly predicting the outcome of the episode. They grabbed their coats and decided it was time for them to head home to their significant others. Suguru, wanting to stay and be alone with Hiro but being too afraid too, grabbed his jacket and followed the other two to the door.

" Don't forget we have to be at the studio at 9:30 tomorrow okay?" reminded Hiro.

" I'll make sure Shuichi gets up in time to get there," agreed Kai.

" Of course I'll be up in time!" countered Shuichi.

" Yeah you'll be up when I drag your lazy ass out of bed…"

" You think I'm lazy? YOU THINK I'M LAZY?" Shuichi glared at Kai.

" That's enough you guys. Come on lets just go home," interrupted Suguru as he held Kai back from launching herself at Shuichi.

" Alright lets go," said Shuichi, smiling, as he grabbed Kai's hand to walk home together with her. She smiled back at him and waved at Hiro as they walked out the door. Suguru turned to follow them when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see Hiro holding him back from leaving. Suguru felt his heart beat faster, was he going to ask him to stay?

" That one doesn't count," said Hiro smiling.

" What?" replied Suguru in confusion.

" That argument doesn't count because they weren't actually fighting," explained Hiro.

" Oh," said Suguru disappointedly. " I know. It's still my turn."

" See you tomorrow Suguru," said Hiro as he waved to him from the doorway. Suguru waved back as he walked to the sidewalk to head home. He stared up into the starry sky as he walked, and found his thoughts floating back to Hiro. He wanted more then anything to tell Hiro about his feelings but he was so afraid of what Hiro would think of him. Sure, things had worked out Shuichi and Yuki, and they were both guys, but could Hiro ever possibly have feelings for him?