Me or Shin
By: Keiko Nakamoto
Disclaimer: I don't own Fushigi Yuugi or any associated characters.
Notes: I have math homework. 11 problems, due tomorrow. It's already 8:45. But I just HAD to get this idea down...

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"Whatcha doin'?" Nuriko asked cheerfully, sitting down on a bed, next to Tomo.

"I'm talking to Shin." The other boy said calmly. Nuriko frowned slightly, but quickly replaced the look with a smile.

"What about?" he asked. "You can tell me too!"

"No, Nuriko, I'm sorry." Tomo said. "This is between me and Shin."

Nuriko scowled.

"Are you two having an argument?" he asked, trying to contain his sarcasm. Tomo glared at the other boy.

"No~o." he said slowly. "We aren't having an argument."

"Then what is it you're telling him that's so secretive that _I_ can't know about it?" Nuriko asked, annoyed. Tomo sighed.

"Nuriko. It's really not any of your business."

Nuriko stood up with a huff.

"Fine. Tell SHIN, but not me." He said angrily. "After all, Shin is a much better boyfriend than I'll EVER be!"

Nuriko stalked away, towards the door. Tomo blinked.

"Wait." He said, stopping the violet haired boy. "Nuriko...I..."

Nuriko spun around, fire blazing in his eyes.

"You _what_ Tomo?" he spat. "Look, I don't care what you say. I'm SICK of being second to that...that CLAM! It's me or Shin, Tomo. One or the other. I REFUSE to be in a relationship where my boyfriend's clam means more to him than I do!"

Tomo blinked again. Then again. Then he began to giggle. Not the odd cackle thing, just a rather cute, girly giggle.

"You really think I like Shin more than you?" he asked. Nuriko put his hands on his hips.

"Yes!" he said firmly. Tomo smiled at him, and stood up, placing Shin on the nightstand. He walked over to Nuriko and placed one hand on each side of the cross dresser's face. Gold eyes met rose ones.

"I don't like Shin as much as I love you." he said placing a soft kiss on the other boy's lips. "Shin is my friend, and best weapon. You have to get used to that. But I don't LOVE Shin. I love YOU."

Tears filled Nuriko's eyes, and he launched himself into Tomo's arms.

"Tomo..." he murmured. The Seiryuu seishi gently ran his finger's through Nuriko's long hair and smiled gently. Then Nuriko looked up at him.

"There's just one thing." He said. Tomo tilted his head in worried curiosity.

"What's that?" he asked warily. Nuriko smiled sweetly.

"What were you talking to Shin about?" he asked.

Tomo frowned.

"Maybe Shin _would_ be a better boyfriend than you." he joked. "At least he doesn't get jealous, and curious."

Nuriko hooked his arms around Tomo's neck.

"Aw, you don't mean that." He said. Tomo smiled softly. He placed a gentle kiss on Nuriko's lips.

"You're right." He smiled. "I don't."

"So?" Nuriko looked up at Tomo, waiting for the answer. "What were you talking about?"

"You." Tomo said. "And how much more to me you mean than Nakago ever did."

Nuriko grinned.

"Me or Shin then?" he asked, already knowing the answer, but still wanting to hear it. Tomo smiled, gently pulling the smaller boy toward his bed.

"Definitely you."

~ Owari