Hi everyone! I've decided to make a full story for 'Bad Day'. I expect to have at least three or four chapters more. I'll keep with the serious side of things in trying to show the deep feelings these men have for each other. I hope you'll give this a chance.

Thanks.

Trouble

Kakei woke with a start. He was on his elbows, his breath hissing from his lungs – heart beating way too fast. Kakei shivered and reached for Saiga but he wasn't there. Kakei was alone in bed. "Saiga!" He called out. Panic left over from the vision momentarily made him forget that Saiga was out on a job.

Slowly Kakei sank back onto his pillow and pulled the sheet up to his chin. The images kept flashing behind his closed eyes and he wished with all his heart that he didn't have to see them – to know absolutely that it would come true.

Eyes popped open when the scenes just kept repeating and repeating with the same outcome. Kakei checked the clock, 3am - it was too early to get up or expect Saiga back. Sleep was impossible now, the images would haunt him this day and everyday until the event happened. Kakei lay there for a while just listening to the silence and then he rose.

"Might as well wash away this sweat." He muttered as he made his way to the shower. There had to something he could do to help pass the time until he could talk to Saiga and find some measure of comfort.

Hot water – actually it was too hot but he endured it because his soul was so cold. Kakei washed automatically and finally when the water began to turn cool he stepped out. He tried to blank out his mind and went through the motions of shaving and getting dressed. Moving back to the bedroom Kakei turned on all the lights, chasing away any shadows. He wanted no more shadows. Needing to stay busy, he changed the sweat-soaked sheets but that didn't take long so he went about straightening up the bedroom. He made the chores last until 5am – still hours to go before the store would open but before that he would have to face him, face him and act normal - as if he didn't know the boy was going to be hurt.

Rikuo led the way downstairs and looked for Saiga. There'd been a tip, it was vague and from an unreliable source, still it had to be checked out. He headed for the office and saw Kakei was on the phone – no Saiga. Kakei looked up and shook his head and Rikuo backed off not noticing how tired Kakei looked.

Kazahaya was aware that Rikuo was waiting for Saiga to return and his slumped shoulders told him that there was still no news. Kazahaya tried to be upbeat and positive because he knew Rikuo tended to brood. He hoped Kakei-san would help him once he got off the phone.

"Hey, how about I go pick us up some movies for tonight? Something funny or some action thrillers?" Kazahaya asked as he put on his apron.

Rikuo spared him a smile. Kazahaya always preferred to see people happy even when he, himself was sad. Rikuo's hopes were up but not too high. Somewhere in the back of his mind he knew the next time they had a viable lead on Tsukiko, it would come from Kazahaya. Standing tall he let his dark thoughts fade away.

"I don't know if I should trust you. You could come home with something little kids would like, trying to teach us our ABCs." He teased and watched in amusement as Kazahaya responded.

"Nuh-huh! I only did that one time! How was I to know? It wasn't in the kids section and all it had on the cover was the name." Kazahaya pouted. They'd teased him for days after that. The name didn't give it away – 'The Numbers Game'. He'd thought it was a gambling movie.

Kazahaya turned away in a huff so he didn't see Rikuo come up behind him. Next thing he knew, Rikuo had him in a head lock while his other hand started tickling him. The two wrestled laughing all the while.

Kakei had pretended to be talking to someone when the boys came down, still not ready to face them. They'd gone into the store but he could still hear them and their voices drew him. He watched as Kudo-kun tried to cheer up Rikuo and how Rikuo responded to the genuine caring in Kudo-kun's voice. A pained smile appeared as he watched them wrestle. They were so happy – carefree, despite all the problems in their lives. Here in this store, they both had a safe haven and friends and yet someday soon one boy's blood would be spilt.

"Boys," Kakei had to stop and clear the tears from his throat. "That's enough kidding around; it's time to open the store." His voice still sounded a little weak.

Rikuo let Kazahaya go and laughed more when the boy ran into a shelf knocking a few items to the floor. "What, can't you stand up?" His grin grew larger when a red–faced Kazahaya pushed him away. Rikuo pretended to stumbled a bit to and got a satisfied smile from Kazahaya. He went to get the key from Kakei and wondered if he'd join in the teasing.

"Look who's talking!" Kazahaya smirked. He bent to pick up the products from the floor and missed the little exchange between Rikuo and Kakei.

Rikuo was still laughing when he approached Kakei. As he got closer he noticed that Kakei wouldn't look him in the eye. Studying Kakei he saw the man's eyes had dark circles underneath and his eyes had streaks of red through them. He knew the only thing that effected Kakei like that was a vision – a bad one.

"What…?" Rikuo broke off when Kakei just shook his head.

"Not now – later. Please, just take care of the store and," He looked over at Kazahaya who was doing a silly dance as he restocked the shelf. "And him. Okay?" Kakei dropped the key in Rikuo's hand then gripped his hand, key trapped between them.

Rikuo closed his fingers around Kakei's, they were trembling ever so slightly. "Saiga should be back soon." It was all he could think of to say. Saiga could take away that lost look.

Kakei smiled fleetingly. Rikuo was trying to reassure him as Kazahaya had tried to do for Rikuo earlier. He nodded, "I – I can't …wait." Helpless tears threatened and pulling away his hand, Kakei retreated to his office.

Rikuo stared after him. What the hell had he seen that had affected him so? And take care of Kazahaya?

"Rikuo? You going to up open up or what?" Kazahaya's happy voice asked.

It was then that his blood ran cold. There had been such sadness when Kakei looked at Kazahaya. Something was going to happen to Kazahaya!

"Yeah, I'm coming. You in a hurry to see somebody?" Rikuo tried to make himself sound normal and with a mocking grin turned to face him. "Looks like it's just us today. Kakei's gotta a lot of work to do; he'll be in the office most of the morning."

"Oh, okay. So what do you want for lunch?"

He hadn't noticed, hadn't noticed that Rikuo was unnerved. It was good that sometimes Kazahaya could be so clueless – at other times he was too perceptive.

"Lunch? We just had breakfast?" Rikuo unlocked the door and held it open for one lady who was waiting.

"Morning! Welcome to Green Drug Store. If you need help, just ask." Kazahaya greeted then turned back to Rikuo. "So? We should know before we get hungry, right?"

Rikuo shook his head. "Only you." He let Kazahaya lead the conversation and knew that trying to keep up with the way the boy thought would keep him from remembering that look of Kakei's and possibly something horrible happening to the happy boy in front of him.

Saiga came in the back way. He was glad to be home but he didn't look forward to seeing the disappointment on Rikuo's face. They'd all known it was a long shot, still he hoped he'd find something.

Kakei's door was closed but not locked so Saiga went right in. He dropped his bag on the floor and slumped onto the couch. "It was a complete waste of time. She'd been there but it was from before. No one saw or heard from her again. Man this is frustrating!" Having rested his head against the couch, Saiga hadn't once looked at Kakei but not receiving any type of response, he lifted his head.

Kakei was sitting looking out the window but not really seeing anything. Saiga got up and went around the desk. He pulled Kakei around to face him and knew he'd had a vision. "I'm sorry." Apparently the vision had been a bad one and he, Saiga hadn't been there to comfort Kakei.

Kakei tears started then. He'd held on, been strong and now he could let loose the fear he felt. Standing Kakei fell into Saiga's arms and let the large body warm and support him.

"Damn." Saiga whispered. Kakei was really upset – it must have been a bad one. What worried Saiga was; was it a vision about strangers or someone closer to home? He waited as Kakei's tears wet his shirt.

Finally the tears stopped, Kakei was standing between Saiga's legs and he pulled back to look at his lover. "I'm glad you're back. I-I've stayed away from…him. Rikuo guessed. We said…we said we'd…keep him…safe! Saiga!"

Saiga removed Kakei's glasses and framed his face. "Shh." Softly he kissed him. It was a mere brushing of lips meant to calm and comfort.

Kakei took it, wanted it badly. His arms wrapped around Saiga's back and let the intimacy of the moment take him away. Shortly he felt Saiga pull away and stand. Gently he was guided over to the couch and the two sank down together.

"Tell me." Saiga threaded a hand in Kakei's hair and massaged his scalp as he was told of the vision.

"Kudo-kun is alone. Completely alone and lost in the dark, surrounded by shadows." Shadows was said on a whisper. Kakei's eyes were open but he didn't see his office, no his sight was elsewhere. "That look," He shuddered. "Remember that look…when that shadow appeared…Kudo-kun had that same look."

Saiga's other hand clenched into a fist. 'Kazahaya's Bad Day' they'd called it. The day when he'd acted so weird and cut his hand and then that shadow had crawled up his body and terrified him as if – as if somehow the shadow was going to smother and kill him. The kid had scared him, all of them with that episode and now Kakei said something or someone was going to put that expression on his face again and this time he'd be alone.

"He's running and calling out to…us." Kakei's voice hitched. "Kudo-kun's being chased but – I can't see by whom." There was a hint of frustration as he tried in vain to see behind vision-Kazahaya. "Then he disappears into pitch blackness but…I hear him crying." Kakei's own tears start again.

"Is that all? Nothing more, no clues as to where he is or when this will happen?" Saiga spoke urgently.

"…For a while all I hear is his crying but then there is a flash of light and – I see him. Kazahaya lying in a filthy place…I…think he's just…knocked out but… there's blood – his blood all about him." Kakei pulled away and gripped Saiga's lapels. "Someone's going to hurt him and we can't stop it!"

It was getting close to lunch time and Kakei had yet to leave his office. For moments during the day, Rikuo had been able to forget about Kakei and his vision. Things were so normal – Kazahaya talked nonstop and was as clumsy as ever. They had decided on sandwiches from the deli down the street and now Kazahaya wanted to go back and ask Kakei what he wanted but Rikuo had put him off.

"How about we just get him one anyway? You know what he likes, get one for Saiga too. I'll stay and watch the store." Rikuo knew he'd have precious little time to find out what was going on so as soon as Kazahaya left he was going to lock the door and question Kakei.

"Sure. Maybe I'll have them put something hot on Saiga's – surprise him." Kazahaya grinned with mischief.

Rikuo chuckled, "He'll find a way to get you."

Kazahaya shrugged, "It would still be funny. Okay, I'll be back shortly." He slipped out of his apron and left the store with a wave.

Rikuo watched until he was out of sight then locked the door. He wasted no time going to the back and not letting the closed door stop him, walked in. Blinking he realized that Saiga had returned and immediately felt guilty. Tsukiko and what happened to her flashed into his mind pushing Kazahaya's fate to the background.

"Saiga…" Rikuo found he didn't know what to say or ask.

Saiga looked up at Rikuo and seemed to understand the boy's problem. "Sit. No wait, where's the kid?" Panicked he looked behind Rikuo expecting to see the kid stick his head in.

"It's okay, he's gone for sandwiches." Rikuo entered the room and sat on the edge of a chair. "So…?" He left the question hanging for information on either Kazahaya or Tsukiko.

"Nothing Rikuo, it was nothing. Yeah, she'd been there but it was a long time ago and they hardly remembered her. I tried everything." Saiga watched him carefully but there was little reaction only a slight shrug.

"Yeah, I figured." Rikuo had been looking at the floor but now his eyes found Kakei's red-rimmed ones. "What's going to happen to him? He won't…?"

"No! No dammit! He will not die! I won't let him!" Kakei pulled away from Saiga and stood.

Rikuo jumped. Kakei had scared him, his reaction was so fierce but he was glad to hear it. The question had to be asked, because he wanted to be prepared… if that was possible but he still didn't know what was going to happen.

Kakei paced and thought. His visions could be changed, nothing was absolute. Maybe he could prevent him from being hurt. In the past, he'd been able to warn people and save lives – he would do the same here! Must be hopeful-keep the fear to himself!

Saiga watched Kakei and knew he was finally considering all the angles and not just reacting to the vision. He looked to Rikuo and filled him in on what the vision was about.

"He's alone? Were we on a job? Did we get separated?" Rikuo stood too approaching Kakei. "Where am I!" Hearing his tone get loud, Rikuo stopped. "Sorry."

Kakei went to him and wrapped an arm around Rikuo's waist. "It's okay." He was silent for a moment. "I have no answers. You know all that I do. He will be hurt but he'll come home to us."

"But how do you know that?" Rikuo wanted to know. Kazahaya was important to him and he wanted absolute certainty that he would indeed be fine.

"I believe it because I've seen other visions of him. That boy has much to do." Kakei took a deep breath. "He'll be hurt but we'll find him and care for him – we promised." His eyes found Saiga's who nodded then he looked up at Rikuo who still looked doubtful but he too nodded.

"Hey! You guys closed the store early!" Kazahaya's voice rang out. Finding the front door already locked he'd come in the back.

"Go. Keep him busy while I fix my face." Kakei pushed Rikuo and Saiga towards the door. "And say nothing. Let's not worry him, yet."

They all worked hard to act normal but each watched Kazahaya closely. Had it been just a little over a year since he'd come to live there? He'd become such a positive presence in their lives but he didn't know it. Not a day went by that he didn't make them smile or laugh. Kazahaya was always around if you needed to talk or when you just didn't want to be alone.

He struggled sometimes with the easiest things but tackled hard jobs with courage if reluctantly. Kazahaya may have wanted to run and hide but usually he saw things to through to the bitter end. It was this they had to remember. Soon, very soon he would face something – someone who would scare and hurt him but the boy was strong, his heart was hearty and despite the pain to come, he would rise again.

The four shared sandwiches and laughs when Saiga bit down into a hot pepper cursing and fanning his tongue. Kazahaya laughed so hard that he cried. The thought hit them at the same time, that the next time Kazahaya's face held tears, he'll be crying – in pain…