Chapter 2! ^_^ Managed to finish 2 chapters in 1 day~ But I won't be able to update chapter 3 that soon... I can't believe school starts tomorrow o3o Now I'll have even less time to write T_T And less time to read yaoi... x.x Hope you enjoy~

Disclaimer : I don't own Junjou Romantica or the characters... (I'm getting tired from writing this in every chapter u.u"')

~xxYuki

He heard the lift's 'ding' and proceeded to go out of the building, without glancing back even once. Once the building was out of sight, he took out his cell phone, and rang his brother.

Takahiro picked up after 3 rings, with a 'hello, Misaki?'

'Ahh… I'm sorry, nii-chan… But do you think you could pick me up? And could I stay over at your place for a while?'

Misaki was now sitting in the passenger seat of his brother's new car, being driven back to their home. He flashbacked to just moments ago.

'Ehh, Misaki? Why? Is something wrong?' concern was clearly etched in Takahiro's voice.

'No, it's just that I feel like I'm bothering Usagi-san, so I decided to move out.' Misaki tried to make his voice sound cheerful, as if it was nothing.

'Oh… I'll come to pick you up right away…' he said and hung up.

And here, now, Misaki was almost at his brother and sister-in-law's place.

'Are you sure it's alright for me to stay with you?'

'Of course it's fine!'

Opening the door, they were greeted with an 'okaeri' from his brother's wife, Manami.

'Tadaima,' both brothers replied.

Misaki bowed and said, 'Thank you so much, nii-chan, nee-chan, for letting me stay here.'

The older girl was a little surprised when he said that but then, she smiled warmly.

'You're always welcome, Misaki. You don't have to be so formal, we're a family, aren't we?'

Family…

Misaki felt happy yet sad when he heard that word. After all, he had killed his parents. If only he hadn't asked them to hurry back, they wouldn't have died.

Misaki lay on the bed, thinking about the day's events. He couldn't help but feel a pang in his chest. It's true, he never admitted his feelings clearly, ending his 'I love you's with a 'maybe' or 'probably'.

That's why Usagi-san got sick of him. And it hurt. Didn't he say he would only love Misaki? Didn't he say that Misaki belonged only to him? Well, in the end, they were all just lies.

Misaki tossed around on the bed for a long time, unable to sleep.

Usagi-san at just got home, hoping to see his cute lover maybe sleeping on the couch, waiting for him. But no, it was empty.

Noticing the piece of paper on the table, he snatched it up. He read its contents with wide eyes, his heart dropping with every word.

Why…

The older man took up the ring, clutching it tightly in his hand. His own, glinted in the light, as if mocking him. He gritted his teeth.

Why didn't he…

He wanted so badly, to go look for Misaki. But he was tired, and it was late. He would search for him tomorrow morning. He was most probably at Takahiro's place, anyways.

Walking up the stairs, upon reaching his room, he fell on the bed.

Why didn't he ask me before assuming things…?

The two boys couldn't sleep that night, both just tossing around in the bed, getting very little slumber.

'Are you sure you'll be alright, Misaki?'

'Yes, nii-chan. You worry too much.'

'But… Manami and I don't mind if you stayed with us…' his brother put on puppy eyes, trying to convince his brother to stay.

'No, you two need your privacy. And both of you have already done so much for me, I couldn't ask for more.'

'If you're sure, Misaki… Make sure to call us if anything happens, ok?'

Misaki nodded, and his brother, reassured, left. He shut the door and looked around. It was a pretty nice apartment. Not very big, but just enough for one person.

One person, huh…

Slapping his cheeks to snap himself out of misery, he decided to unpack his stuff.

Meanwhile, at Takahiro's place, an out-of-breath Usagi-san knocked on the door. His car was at the mechanic's and he had to run all the way here. He was too lazy to use public transport, afraid that he would get caught in a traffic jam.

Takahiro opened the door, surprised at the sight before him. It was not every day one could see a disheveled Usagi-san.

'Would you want to come in?'

'No, it's fine.' He was still trying to catch his breath.

'Oh, ok… Then why did you come here, Usagi?'

'Is… is Misaki… here…?'

He prayed, prayed that Misaki would just pop out from behind his brother, and jump into his arms. But it turned out, reality, just wasn't that easy.

'No… why? Are you looking for him?'

'Yes. He disappeared without telling me where he has gone to.'

'But… Misaki told me that he thought he was bothering you so he left. I thought you knew…'

'No… Anyways, do you know where he is right now?'

'Ahh, he moved into his new place just not too long ago.'

'Can you tell me where it is?' the grey-haired man was practically bursting from impatience.

'Sorry, Misaki told me not to tell you. Though I'm not sure of the reason…'

Usagi-san sighed and clenched his fist. This was going to be harder than he thought.

Thanking Takahiro, he made his way out onto the street and back home. Where would he be able to find Misaki?

Feeling something vibrating in his pocket, he took out his cell phone, hoping to see Misaki's name. But no, it was the devil Aikawa.

Not in the mood to deal with his demon editor, he ended the call. And yet again, his phone buzzed. Again and again they repeated the process. Aikawa calling him, and him ending the call.

Suddenly, the door to Usagi-san's apartment banged open, revealing a very pissed of Aikawa.

'Usami-sensei, WHERE IS THE MANUSCIPT? I HOPE YOU HAVE COMPLETED IT ALREADY!' she was ready to kill the man in front of her.

'Ahh, about that… could you postpone it?' he knew it was quite impossible but he couldn't help trying.

'Hah?! No way!' one more word from the man and she would explode.

'But Misaki went missing…' he said, dropping the bomb.

Aikawa immediately cooled down, like a fire going out after water was poured on it.

'…what…?'

So, how was it? xD Hope it didn't seem too crappy or rushed ^^"' Please review m(_ _)m

~xxYuki