Hey! Here is the second chapter! My head is rolling with ideas for the story! I practically have at least ¾ of the story planned out in my mind! Enjoy this chapter.

A/N: Re-edited. Sorry for all the mistakes. I was writing and editing this at night. I wanted to go to sleep, but not without posting a chapter. It should be a lot smoother now. If there are still mistakes notify me.


Chapter 2: Stay by my Side

Soon morning approached and the sun rose in the east to set in its 8 o'clock position. A random ray of light traveled from the sun, to the earth, and passed through to the window of Masamune's apartment and brightened the previously dark room.

After waking up from the terrifying nightmare and lying in bed for countless minutes, Masamune drifted off back into a dreamless sleep with his arms wrapped tightly around Ritsu, fearing that he would leave like he did in the nightmare.

When the sun beam hit the room, Ritsu woke up from the glaring brightness. He blinked his eyes couple of times to get rid the sleepiness in them. As Ritsu tried to get up and stretch, he realized that he was trapped under a pair of strong arms. He looked up and saw Masamune sleeping peacefully. He held a gentle and peaceful, but at the same time an anxious expression. The older man let out short and steady breaths in his sleep.

Ritsu stared at the raven-haired man with a worried expression. He could see the dark bags that were under other man's eyes, like he had a horrible night. (Ritsu had no idea how correct he was). Glancing over the man's entire face, Ritsu could the see the traces of anxiety that appeared on the man's face even in his sleep. He lifted his hands and caressed Masamune's cheek gently hoping it would get rid of the uneasiness that ruined the man's beautiful sleeping features. By doing so, Masamune started to relax and cuddled into the touch unconsciously. Ritsu's lips curved a little from the reaction he was getting.

In the silence that surrounded the room, Ritsu was thinking about Masamune and him. He was thinking about their relationship, not that they are in one… He knew that he was in love with Masamune, but… there were some problems and set backs…

Ritsu thought, 'Why? I know you love me, but…' Ritsu sighed mentally. He did not know what to think. In his mind, he constantly thought, 'Why?' Ritsu let his mind swirl about everything between Masamune and him. He just did not know what to think, but this, 'I wish I could tell you, but if I did what would we do, especially you? I will shatter your reality and your life.'

Once again, Ritsu gazed at the man's sleeping expression. His head was filled with his previous thought and could not get rid of it. Ritsu shook his head rapidly in hope of freeing himself from the painful thoughts. He knew it would be better if he left quietly before Masamune woke up, so he tried to release himself from the strong hold around him. He struggled to get out, but to no avail he could not and woke Masamune instead.

Masamune could feel the brunet struggle in his arms and started to panic in his heart. He felt like his nightmare was going to turn in reality, so he strengthened his embrace around Ritsu. Masamune did not want this person to leave, not what after he dreamt about last night. He did not want his worst nightmare to come alive. Masamune murmured, "Ritsu…"

Ritsu let out a small squeak and felt his body jump from the startling voice. His body stopped moving and looked up to see Masamune staring intently at him. He stuttered, "T-Takano-san."

Stilling hold the brunet in an embrace, Masamune moved their positions, so that he would on top of Ritsu.

Ritsu looked up at Masamune with a surprised and worried expression. He did not understand what is causing the man to act like this. It was unusual. He stammered, "T-Takano-san, w-what are y-you d-doing?"

Masamune did not respond. Instead, he kissed Ritsu fiercely. Ritsu was astonished at this sudden action. He wanted to fight against it, but melted into the kiss instead and kissed back with just as much fervor as Masamune kissed him.

Masamune let his hands roam Ritsu's naked body and touched each spot on Ritsu's body he knew would make the man underneath him moan loudly. Neither of them was dressed due to their love-making session from last night. He let his hands wander down to Ritsu's thighs and spread Ritsu's legs to allow him access to what was in between them.

He positioned his cock over Ritsu's entrance and rammed in forcefully. Slamming in and out vigorously without giving Ritsu anytime to adjust.

Ritsu let out a loud scream when Masamune slammed into him. As Masamune fucked him hard, all he could was moan at the pain and pleasure he was feeling.

Masamune was too concentrated on all of his mixed emotions. He wanted to stake his claim- no make Ritsu his forever.

After a few more thrusts, Ritsu released white ribbons of cream onto their chests and gasped out, "T-takano-san." Feeling the tightness around him and hearing his name being screamed by the one loves, he ejaculated his essence deep into Ritsu and moaned, "Ritsu…"

Masamune stopped thrusting into Ritsu and slumped down onto to the brunet. Both were breathing harshly from their vigorous activity. Once again, Masamune wrapped his arms around Ritsu, who in returned the embrace.

Masamune murmured softly, "Don't ever leave me, Ritsu. Stay by my side forever."

At hearing those words, Ritsu felt a pang of pain slash his heart. He could only stumble out, "I-I…"

Masamune whispered, "Please always stay by me."

Ritsu buried his forehead into Masamune's shoulder. He did not know what to think or respond. The next words he will say would determine everything for him. His life and his love… He responded as coherently as he could, "I-I w-will." Ritsu clenched his own hands harshly and let silent tears drench the man's shoulder. All he could think about now was about the promise he made. He knew… He knew… words are to be chosen and said carefully, but this time he did not follow that rule.

When Masamune felt the wet spot forming on his shoulder, he thought it was tears of happiness, but in reality it was tears of the turmoil that formed in Ritsu's heart. He moved his hand to Ritsu's chin and lifted it up, so that the younger man would be looking at him. Masamune could see the tears still streaking down his beloved's face. When he stared in the brunet's eyes, he saw multiple emotions brewing in the man's eyes, but not the ones he expected. He leaned forward to brush his lips against Ritsu's. He whispered against the lips, "Forever," and pressed his lips against the other's for a passionate kiss. Masamune started to move his hips once again for another round of love-making.

When they were finally done, the two got up and put on their clothes that were scattered all over the wooden floor. Before Ritsu could leave for his own apartment, Masamune pulled him in for more loving kisses, which turned into make-out sessions. Ritsu protested for a little, but gave up later and just wrapped his arms around Masamune's neck and kissed back. By the time Ritsu left Masamune's apartment, they had at least two make-out sessions and their lips were completely red and swollen from it.

When Ritsu finally made it back to his apartment, which was next door to Masamune's, he closed the door to his apartment and slid down against it till he was on the floor.

He thought, "What am I going to do? I can't-'

His thoughts were cut off by a ringing of his phone. He reached for his pocket and took out his phone. He flipped open his phone and saw that he got a text message from his mother.

It said, "Ritsu. Please come to the back to the main house at 7 tonight. There is an important message that needs to be discussed."

After reading the message, he was extremely concerned. He thought, "What happened?… Could it be that?… It couldn't be about that! No! Please don't be from them! Please!"

As Ritsu suffering from his inner chaos, next door Masamune was in bathroom leaning against the door. He thought, 'Everything will be alright. It was just a nightmare…It was just a nightmare…' He repeated that line over and over in his head.

The day went on normally as it could get after that dream and this morning. Ritsu and Masamune arrived at work together and went to their desk to do their jobs. Everyone worked and worked till 6:30, when Ritsu left work early to go to his parent's house with the excuse he had to go because it was desperately urgent, which it was.

Ritsu rode the subway to nearest stop to the property. He got off there and walked the rest of the way while thinking of what is going to happen.

When he arrived at the front gate of the mansion, he rung the bell to notify that someone was at the gate. He was asked through the intercom who it was and responded that it was him. He able to get through security and walked towards the main house. Every servant he passed, all of them bowed at his presence. Ritsu often told them they did not need to do such a thing, but every time, the response he would get is that it was required of them to show respect to him.

As he neared the main house, he walked by the carefully tended and beautiful flowers. Marigolds* and Michaelmas daisies* adorned the front lawn of the house. For some reason, these flowers made him feel slightly miserable, like it was telling him something.

When Ritsu arrived at the front door, he rung the doorbell and waited to be let in. A maid answered the door and led Ritsu to the dining room, where his parents were. In the dining room, it held a few servants and the master and mistress of the house. The master of the house had black hair and topaz eyes and his name is Onodera Akito. The mistress had brown hair and honey colored eyes and her name is Onodera Maiko. When the two spotted Ritsu, they ushered him to come and sit at the dining table to eat dinner with them.

Before Ritsu could ask why he was called here, Akito said, "Ritsu, sit and eat dinner with us first. We will talk later in private."

Knowing it was best not to protest, he ate dinner with Akito and Maiko and answered the questions they had about his life, but he made sure he was careful enough to not mention anything about his love life. That had to be kept confidential.

When dinner was finished, the three of them moved to a more private room. Once all three settled down, silence embedded the room. None really knew how to start the conversation. Akito and Maiko did not know how to interrupt what they wanted to say to Ritsu, while Ritsu just did not know what to say.

Ritsu decided to break the silence and asked, "Mother, Father, what is that you want to tell me?"

Maiko sighed and said, "We are in private. You need not call us that."

Ritsu also sighed and responded, "Alright. Maiko oba-san, Akito oji-san, what is that you want to tell me?"

Hesitantly, Akito pulled out a letter. On the back of it, it had the symbol of the cherry blossom. It symbolized the Onodera family name. Akito said, "Ritsu, it is from your mother and father."

Ritsu eyes widened and could not let out any coherent words.

Maiko stated, "Your mother and father want you to go back home. They said it was time to take responsibility and we do agree. You have been living here long enough."

Ritsu eyes widened even more and shouted, "What! Oji-san, Oba-san! Are you serious?"

Akito and Maiko looked at Ritsu inquisitively. Usually, Ritsu would not be so defiant. He always listened to his mother and father's every single word.

Ritsu continued yelling, "Why? I don't want to go back!"

Akito snapped at Ritsu, "Ritsu! You have a responsibility! Your mother and father are expecting you to take their place in a few years! You must go back!"

Ritsu growled, "I don't want to… I know I have a responsibility! It is not that I don't want it, but why me?"

Maiko yelled, "Don't be so whiny Ritsu! You should be lucky you were chosen! You are smart and know how to handle affairs well! Your older brother could have been chosen, but you were! Do you understand? This is not your life here! No one knows who you really are! You are not our child! You are not an only child like everyone believes you are! You are a special child-

"Tell my mother and father that I will not be coming back yet!" With that, Ritsu marched out the room and out of the house. Anger and desperation flared in his mind.

Ritsu was starting to shatter.

What is going on?


Marigolds – grief and pain

Michaelmas Daisy- farewell

What do you think is going on? I will try to update soon! Love and Kisses!