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Chapter 3: Double Shindou strike

"Here it goes.." Shuichi glanced at his twin and knocked on the door.

There was no answer.

Knock knock knock knock...

"YUKI! Com'n open the door! I know you're there! Yuki!" Shuichi pounded his fist on

the door.

"Oh Shu chan, he's not there! Comn! We're wasting time!" Shuni said.

Somehow, Shuichi managed to get Shuni apologize to Yuki. Eventhough it was Yuki's fault, he wanted the two to be close, because the two of them are CLOSE to his heart.

"Fuck brat, have you ever heard of waiting?" Yuki said as he opened the door. "What do you want!"

"Umm.. Gomen, Shuni just wanted to apologize." The twins stepped inside.

"If it weren't for Shuichi, I won't apologize." Shuni defended.

"You don't have to apologize if it's not your will. Honestly, if Shuichi asked you to jump from a building, will you do it? If he tells you to eat dirt with pigs will you follow him?" Yuki said, annoyed, sitting at the sofa, drinking his beer.

"Yes." Shuni said simply.

Yuki almost spat his beer.

"If it's for Shuichi, I'll do anything." Shuni smirked.

"Shu chan, you don't have to say that." Shuichi said.

"It's true! I'll do anything for you bro."

"If you guys went here to make me watch your sweetness, then go away." Yuki snapped.

Shuichi poked Shuni on the ribs. "Say it Shuni!" Shuichi whispered.

"Yuki san, sorry for yesterday." Shuni bowed and apologized.

Yuki blinked. He was surprised by Shuni's seriousness in doing whatever Shuichi tells him.

"Hmn, go away brats, I have a novel to finish." Yuki said.

"Novel?" Shuni asked.

"Hai, sorry, I forgot to tell you, Yuki is a famous romance novelist in our country." Shuichi explained.

"Wow! Can I read one of your novels!" Shuni's eyes glittered. He really loved books and dreamed of becoming a great writer one day.

"Shuni, let's go, we might bother him, besides, I'm late for work." Shuichi said.

"May I borrow your works Yuki san? I'm a writer too, but I'm not that good yet.."

"Sorry, I don't lend my works to others. If you want them, buy them." Yuki replied sharply.

"Geez, what a bastard! Then, I'll read it here." Shuni snatched a book from the shelf and welcomed himself on Yuki's living room.

"Shuni! I have to go! Don't be too difficult!" Shuichi pleaded.

"But I really want to read this bro!" Shuni said stubbornly and sat on the sofa.

Exactly like a stubborn Shuichi, Yuki thought.

Shuichi gave Yuki his pleading and watery eyed look.

Oh please, I hope he lets Shuni stay here! Please!

"Fine." Yuki said rubbing his temples. He was really weak with those looks.

"Honto? Arigato Yuki!" he pinched Yuki's cheek and flashed out of the apartment like lightning.

"See ya later Shuni! Don't give Yuki a headache ok?"

"Ja!" Shuni waved.

"Don't make a noise." He warned the former spikey haired kid. Today, Shuni's hair was braided neatly. (a/n: jamaican braid.)

"Hai! Arigato." Shuni said.


Yuki realized he can't write anymore at that moment, so he went out of his study to get a can of beer. It was already noon, and the weather was cold.

"Don't you have anything on your refrigerator besides beer?"

Yuki's heart jumped as he heard the voice. He almost forgot that Shuichi's twin was in his house.

"Damn it brat, you could give me a heart attack."

"You told me to keep quiet." Shuni reasoned out.

"If you are hungry, go eat Shuichi's pockeys that he left two days ago." Yuki said and went to the living room. Three books were lying on the sofa.

"Why are these books here?" Yuki asked.

"Oh, sorry, I promise to return them to the shelf. I just finished reading those three."

Yuki glanced at the wall clock. It's been two hours since he left Shuni, and he already read three? Really, this twin brother of Shuichi is a lot different from him.

"Hmn.."

"Hey, Yuki san.."

Yuki pretended not to hear Shuni.

"Yuki san!" Shuni called a little louder.

Yuki still pretended not to hear Shuni.

Then there was silence. Long silence.

"YYYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKKKIIIIIIIIII SSSSAAAANNNNNNN!"

"YYYYYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUU-

"WHAT IS IS BRAT!"

"I have a name you know, don't call me brat, you old man!" Shuni calmed.

"Old man huh? I'm just two years older than you!"

"Whatever, you are still old.. and vexing."

"Vexing.. I bet your brother doesn't know the meaning of that word. It best describes the two of you."

"Don't insult Shuichi! He may be a little stupid, but he's still a person who does not deserve being insulted! I don't know how he can stand a bastard like you."

"I don't know either." Yuki said. "And I don't know why I'm letting you inside my house. Get out."

"Tsk, really a jerk."

"I said get out."

"Fine! I'll go, but first, I want to ask you something. Could you give me some tips on..

"Whatever it is, I won't give you a tip." Yuki responded immediately.

"Ok then, may I ask you, why do you end your novels in a tragic way?"

There was a pause.

"So you've noticed. That's because I don't believe in what I write. I don't believe in endless and true love. Got that? Now, you are disturbing me, go away."

"You know, someday, you'll get what you deserve! You have to open your heart and see that life and love is wonderful." Shuni said and walked out.

"What an interesting guy." Yuki whispered as Shuni exited.


YYYYYUUUUUUUKKKKKKIIIIIIII!

"Tsk.. another headache.." Yuki cursed and opened the door.

"Who are you?" Yuki snapped.

"Can't you tell by just looking? I am Shuichi!" he jumped at the writer and hugged him.

"Pink haired people are not allowed in my house." Yuki pushed Shuichi.

" Mou.. hey, wait, where's Shuni?"

Shuichi arrived from work at NG, and it has become his routine to visit Yuki after work, no matter how late it is.

"I told him to go home. And I'm also telling that to you. Go ho –

"I love you Yuki!" Shuichi interrupted and kissed the writer lightly on the lips.

"You taste like garlic." Yuki teased.

"YUKI! It's not garlic! I ate chocolate and strawberry pockeys!"

"If I say it's how you taste, then, it's really how you taste."

"YUKI! Hmph, I specially bought you a strawberry cake and that's how you greet me? JERK! YUKI JERK!"

Yuki grabbed the box of cake and left Shuchi on the entrance. Shuichi sighed and welcomed himself and stood beside Yuki.

"Did Shuni gave you a headache?"

"Actually yes, and you're giving me a migraine." He sliced the cake and opened a can of beer.

"Hey, we'll attend a quiz show tomorrow. Be sure to watch ok?" (quiz show on episode4)

"Why would I? I don't want to listen to the shity things you say. If that's the only reason why you're here, then go away." Yuki glared.

"Yuki, can't I visit you without a reason?" Shuichi's tone was now a little wavy. It's only with Yuki that he can feel extreme happiness, but when the blonde is cold with him, he feels that the world was rolling on him.

"You are a lot different from your brother. You are mostly annoying and noisy than him. And besides, he's smart, unlike you. I wonder what kind of answers you'll give tomorrow."

Shuichi sat in the dark with silence. He lowered his eyes and put up a fake smile.

"I know, you don't have to say that Yuki." Shuichi said, not realizing that his tone was dark and cold. He was used to everybody comparing him and Shuni, but that does not mean he could not feel the hurt that was stabbing his heart. After all.. he hides something in his heart. A thing he hates called weakness.

"It's late, sorry to disturb you Yuki." His tone was still cold. He got up and and exited the apartment without his usual kidding and kissing.

Yuki shot a confused look as the door was closed. Somehow, he felt that he had just damaged a very important part of Shuichi..which was his heart.


"How many times have I told you not to go home at this particular time? Look! It's 2 in the morning! My goodness Shuichi, can't you act like a normal son?"

Geez, unfortunately for you, I'm not like a normal kid. Getting home at this kind of hour.. what's wrong with that? You know I have work right? And instead of scolding, won't you embrace me and tell me you are worried? You can't even say you love me.

"Sorry mom." He said instead.

"Shuichi, bro, you look pale." Shuni said as he went out of his room.

"It's nothing, I'm just tired from work." He breathed hard.

"Tired from work, you should be studying Shuichi. You are always giving me a headache..

"Did Shuni gave you a headache?"

"Actually yes, and you're giving me a migraine." He recalled Yuki speak.

.. always a pain in the ass, look at Shuni and Maiko! They always do their best! When I look at your report cards, you can't gather an A!" their mother fumed.

Shuichi went to his room after the scolding and collapsed on the floor. He held the left side of his chest, and felt like it was breaking. He breathed hard. The pain was just too much. He cried by himself and shut his eyes.

Am I really that stupid? Can't they see that I'm always doing my best? And what's wrong with working or doing what you want? I'm in the right age! Mom, will it be always like this? Can't you recognize my hardworks? I want your attention! Even just a short glance at me! I know Shuni is the best. But you don't have to compare us! Why is it always him? Why can't you recognize me!

Quote:And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear You shout and no one seems to hear. And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.


Ding dong!

A blonde novelist opened the door of his apartment one cold noon, and what greeted his eyes was a pink haired kid whose hair was messy yet in style. The pink hair was spiked from behind, giving a nasty look. (think Squall or Uchiha Sasuke)

"Changing styles might damage your hair." Yuki said.

"As I've told you, it's my freedom." Shuni snapped.

"Why are you here?"

"As a part of my freedom, I'll go wherever I like." Shuni said.

"As a part of my freedom, I'm closing the door and not letting you in.." Yuki closed the door and opened it again. "Forever." He added then shut the door again.

"Eh! Matte Yuki san!" Shuni forced himself in. I'm asking you a favor. "Yuki san! Open up! YYYYUUUUKKKKIIII san! Yuki san!" he shouted that the neighbors were closing their windows and doors to avoid noise.

"Wwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!" Shuni cried.

I'm taking back what I said, this kid, is almost the same as Shuichi.

"Shut up brat!" he opened the door again. "You're disturbing the whole village! For crying out loud, you and Shuichi are really twins!"

"Ahaha.." Shuni laughed, the tears fading immediately. "Gomen, I want to come in. He ran like a rat inside Yuki's living room and gathered as many books he could carry.

"BAKA!" you can't carry all of that by your-

Thud..

self" Yuki finished.

Shuni tripped then bumped Yuki and they landed on the floor, some of the books hitting the kid's head.

"Waah! Itai!" Shuni bawled.

"Am I not the injured one?" Yuki shot dagger looks at Shuni who was sitting on his stomach.

"E –eh gomen! Gomen nasai Yuki san." He tried to stand up, but a book hit his head again, causing him to fall back on Yuki and..

The writer felt something heavy on his lips. When he opened his eyes, the smart kid's lips were pressed over his.

Shuni immediately pulled away, shocked at what happened. The writer was used to things like this, everyday, Shuichi would show up and kiss him.

"Go – g..go..gomen." Shuni's voice squeaked.

"Fix those, I don't like them scattered." Yuki replied as if nothing happened. He went to his study again and continued with his novel.

Shuni finished putting back the books on the shelf and read the book on his hand. An hour passed and he was still rereading the third paragraph of the first chapter. The incident that happened earlier was clouding his mind. It was the first time he kissed someone, and never did he imagine it would be a guy.

But he's so cool.. argh.. what am I thinking? We are both men! But.. his lips.. they're soft.. and his eyes, it's like seeing through me.. those golden.. sharp and piercing eyes.. ah shit! Stop it Shuni! It's all wrong!

"IT'S ALL WRONG!"

"What's wrong?"

Yuki was standing beside the couch, eyes examining Shuni.

"Eep.."

"If you're going to rip the pages of that book, don't plan on returning here." Yuki's eyes were like knives.

Shuni looked at the book he was holding, or rather, ripping.

Oh my.. I'm outa myself again...I didn't realize I'm destroying the book. Arghh. What is it with this Yuki! I can't get him out of my mind!

"Gomen.."

"Tsk, what a burden!"

"E –eh.. gomen nasai again." Shit, his eyes.. they're really glittering in my sight! One more of those stares and I'm really gonna faint..


"YYYYYYYuuuukkkkkiiiiiii!"

"Oh great. Shuni in the morning and Shuichi in the evening!" Yuki muttered while opening the door.

"Yuki! I missed you! How was your day?"

"Fine without you and your brother."

"Yuki! Did you watch the variety show today?"

"No"

"Yuki! I told you to watch!"

"But I never said I'll follow you. Besides, I know you'll lose."

"Do you really think I'm that stupid huh Yuki?" Shuichi asked Yuki, his voice changing again.

"..."

"Hmm, yes, I'm stupid, everbody knows that. Since I was a child, all they do is compare me and Shuni. Shuni is always the gifted one, Shuni is always the golden child, Shuni is always the best, Shuni this Shuni that. I've become used to it and all I can brag about is my talent in singing."

"Shu.."

Oh... did I just say that?

"Oh.. ah.. gomen, just forget what I said, it's really nonsense.. haha" Shuichi changed from serious to laughing. "You know Yuki, if only you've watched earlier, you would have seen how we won because of you."

Because of me? Did I become his inspiration or what?

"Yuki? You're lost in thoughts." Shuichi waved a hand in front of Yuki's face.

"..."

"Just forget what I've said earlier ok? It's really nonsense." Shuichi put up a fake smile again, but this time there were tears forming in his eyes. "Umm.. sorry, it's late.. I need to go! Bye!" he exited before Yuki could see his tears. He wiped them the moment he closed the door.


"Bro! Where have you been? You're lucky today! Mom is sleeping now!" Shuni whispered the moment Shuichi arrived.

"Were you waiting for me? Sorry, there was a problem at NG."

They went to Shuichi's room and had a chat. Shuichi was telling Shuni how good it was at NG.

"And you know Seguchi Tohma from Nittle Grasper? He's the president of NG! And guess what? He's the brother in law of Yuki!" Shuichi said.

"Honto? Yuki san's brother in law?" Shuni's face lit up at the mention of Yuki's name.

"Hai." Shuichi nodded. "But you know, I can feel that he doesn't like me."

""Why would Seguchi san hate you?"

"I don't know. But he's very cold to me, and he won't give our band a big chance!"

"Maybe it's just you bro, maybe he's pressuring you so that your band will make it to the top."

"I don't know, what I'm feeling is that he's really pissed with me."

"Hmm.. wait, about Yuki san,I noticed he's really nasty. Was he like that from the start?" Shuni asked, changing the conversation.

"Hmm.. a little nasty, yes. But he is really nice. He's adorable in a way. Eventhough he smokes and drinks most of the time, he likes sweets, and his favorite is strawberry shortcake."

Strawberry shortcakes huh? Hmm. What else?

"How long have you been friends?"

"Err. Friends? Ehehe, we were never friends. He calls me annoying, stupid and noisy most of the time. I remembered the first day we met, he made fun of my lyrics. I really hated him that time, but it turned out that he was a nice person." And I think of him as my boyfriend! Heehee.

"Bro? Why is your face red?" Shuni asked making Shuichi snap out of his thoughts.

"Me? Red? Oh no it's nothing, maybe I'm exhausted from work." Shuichi defended.

"Oh, if that's the case, then I'll go to my room now! Good night!" he glanced at the window. "Erm, I mean good morning."

Strawberry shortcakes.. strawberry shortcakes.. don't forget that. Strawbe-

"Shuni? Where are you going? I thought you said you're going on your room?"

"Ha? Ah.." he blushed as he saw himelf walking inside Shuichi's closet. "Ahaha,I was just checking if I could borrow some of your clothes."

Hey wait, maybeI should ask Shuichi. Should I? Will I? Can I?

"Shuni?"

"Erm, Shuichi, I'll ask you something, but don't laugh ok?" Shuni wiggled his toes nervously.

"Ok, what is it?" Shuichi asked and hugged his pillow. (which he named Eiri)

"Umm, How does it feel.. when.. when.. y – you.. l- loove someone?"

Shuichi stopped wrestling his pillow and stared at his twin brother.

"You. You're in love aren't you?" Shuichi asked.

"wh – m – me? N – no! I was just asking." Shuni's was blushing.

Sheesh.. in love? Am I crazy? In love with Yuki Eiri? Ha! No.. maybe I'm..

"Geez Shuni! Don't lie to me! You can't hide anything!" Shuichi threw a pillow (which he named Eiri the bastard) at his twin and laughed.

"Baka Shuichi! I told you not to laugh!" He picked the pillow and threw it back to Shuichi.

"Sorry bro, you're so cute when you blush! A totally intelligent person does not know how to handle his feelings huh? So, who is she? Do I know her?" Shuichi kissed a pillow (which he named Yuki, my pockey)

s –she.. oh no.. that's the problem! He is not a she! And I am a he also! Shit, will I tell Shuichi that it's his friend who I love.. wait.. did I just say love? Fuck Shuni! What's happening to you?

"Erm.. Shuichi, don't tell Maiko ok? I'll just let you know when I'm really sure about my feelings."

"Shuni, what is important is you are true to your feelings, no matter how many disapproves of your relationship, or how many the trials are. Just be yourself."

"That's scary coming from you." He said to Shuichi as he reached for the doorknob.

Be myself huh? Why is my heart beating this fast?

"Ah, Shuni, where are you going? That's the way to the balcony."

A/N: there another of my installment..

next chap: angst galore.. The cruel world of Shuichi Shindou..

the real plot starts! please review!