Author note: I had a lot of fun with this chapter,(still not as much fun as the paint one). That was probably because that one was just more cute and easy to do. This chapter was a little difficult.
I really want to know everyones opinions on this one so review..ok!
Now I'm going to take the time to give credit to all my reviewers...just remember that it is your support that keeps the story alive.
Animeluver1998: Thanks, I try my hardest at character description. Well I hope your brother doesn't paint on the wall!
Yogonem: Yes he really is cute but prepare yourself for angsty moments as well.
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Thank you very much everyone, I look forward to hearing from you all again! Now on with chapter 4, A tearful Performance.
Chapter 4: A tearful performance
Shuichi found himself standing at the mic in front of millions of screaming people. The hand that was holding the mic, shook in anticipation. He was ready to sing. Shuichi caught Yukis loving smile from across the crowded room, making a smile tug on the corners of his lips as he waved with his free hand vigorously, earning him a few chuckles from the crowd.
"Aw! He's so cute!" Squeeled someone from the audience. "Eiri Yuki is one lucky guy, but same holds true for Shuichi Shindou! They are the perfect match...no one else could possibly compare!"
The relationship between Yuki and Shuichi had seemed to make everyone forget about the relationship between Ryuichi Sakuma and K, who was his former manager and was now the aspiring manager for Bad Luck.
Shuichi smiled again and giggled excitedly through the microphone, earning him a roar of laughter from the crowd. This would truly become and interesting performance. Shuichis innocent nature kept his band mates in high spirits. All at once the stage lit up with bright lights, and the audience broke out into louder roars of excitement. Shuichi looked back at Hiro who gave him a thumbs up. A little confused as to its meaning, Shuichi stuck his own thumb up and inspected it for some hidden meaning but he soon became bored of it and returned his attention to the abandoned mic in front of him.
"Sparkle Shuichi! Reach out to the world!" Came a voice from the edge of the stage. Shuichi looked down to see a man, whose face he remembered, but other than that, the man holding the pink bunny became a clouded memory, causing Shuichi to become frustrated with himself.
His frustrated features realaxed into a smile as Ryuichi waved at him, using the pink bunnys arm. Shuichi smiled and held out his hand for the bunny. Ryuichi looked down at his Mr. Bear, thoughtful for a moment and then shot a quick smile at Shuichi and held the bunny up to him. Shuichi crossed to the edge of the stage and reached down for the bunny. A carefree laugh escaped his lips and caused a wave of laughter to erupt within the audience. Shuichi planted a kiss on the bunnys head and handed it back to Ryuichi who beamed happily at Shuichi.
Shuichi returned to his mic. "Sing!" He shouted through it. Hiro took this as his cue to strike out a loud vibrating note from his guitar, that surged through the audience that erupted in cheers. The keyboard added to the electric sound and then Shuichis strong voice broke through the microphone.
"Nigiyaka Na, Hitogomi ni."
"Tokeru, Tsubuyaki ga."
"Ashimotto Ni, Chirabatta, Omoide Nijimaseru."
"Mayoi, Aruku, Machi no, kagayaki wa."
Shuichis blissful radiance lit up the entire room of cheering fans. yuki stood in the back with his eyes closed, drawing in the sound of Shuichis lovely voice. Ever since the incident, Shuichis voice had become small when the boy talked to him but never had he lost his light. The boy would pull thorugh, he just knew it.
All at once the singing stopped, the crowd continuing to cheer anyway. It wouldn't be the first time that Shuichi would stop singing during a performance, and his fans knew all to well, that it ended up leading to something more entertainment. Yukis eyes shot open in surprise.
What is the little brat gonna do?
Yukis eyes narrowed angrily when he looked up to see the boy with tears streaking down his face. Hiro continued a guitar solo to cover for the lack of performance on Shuichis behalf. He shot a 'what the heck is going on look." At Yuki. Yuki used his hands as a gesture to Hiro to let him know that the boy was crying. Tohma took immediate action to get the boy off the stage. The lights went out and the cheering of the crowd died down to murmurs of confusion. They listened as the guitar solo stopped and the keyboard stopped as well. Afer a five minute wait the lights flashed on again, illuminating a new figure on the stage. Hiro and Suguru backed him up as the man began to sing. The crowd soon forgot their confusions about where the pink haired cutie went and became entranced by the deep voice coming from the man on stage.
Yuki was now back stage holding the boy in his laps. The boy had stopped crying but he had become silent again, fiddling with Yukis shoe lace.
"Shu, why were you crying?"
The boy didn't amswer him, instead he shifted his attention to Yukis other shoe lace. Yuki sighed and tossed a hand through his hair.
"I'm...sorry," said the boy suddenly.
This caused the older man to be struck with surprise.
That wasn't the voice of the innocent boy sitting in his laps. That was Shuichis voice. That was the unforgettable voice of Shuichi Shindou before he began losing his memories. Forgetting that the boy was easy to scare, Yuki gripped his shoulders and turned him around abruptly to lock eyes with him.
"Shuichi?"
A small forced smile formed itself on the boys face, then he wrapped his arms around the mans neck, holding him tightly to himself, as if the man would disappear if he let go. Yuki rubbed the boys back, unsure of what to say.
"Sing?" The boy asked.
Yuki gently pulled the boy back to look him in the eye. Disappointment settled over him, in realization that he had probably been hearing Shuichis voice, because that was what he wanted to hear.
Minds like to play sick jokes on people. Shit.
"No Shu, no more singing today. What do you say we go home now?"
Shuichi glanced toward the stage to see Ryuichi giving out an incredible and unforgettable performance. Hiro turned his head toward Shuichi with concern but was quickly relieved when he saw the childs face light up at the man who had taken his place at the mic.
The two sat silently in the car as Yuki headed for home. Glancing every so often at the boy beside him to make sure he wasn't crying again. He was surprised to see the distant look on the boys face as he stared out of the window. Yuki winced as if he had been slapped.
That's the same face Shuichi used to make when he was depressed.
And all at once the innocence of Shuichis childish face had dulled out. Yuki glanced at the road before glancing back at Shuichi, who turned his head toward Yuki slowly. Tears glistened in the boys eyes and the boy looked scared. It took all Yuki had not to pull the boy into a one armed hug, as he was driving but the last thing he wanted to do was scare the boy...again.
Yuki pulled into the parking lot outside his apartment and was shocked to see Shuichi letting himself out of the car. Normally, Yuki would go around and open the door for him. Yuki continued to shoot glances at the boy on the way to their apartment. Once they reached the apartment, the boy threw himself on the couch
and buried his face in his knees.
Yuki watched, completely baffled. The boys head suddenly snapped up, the fear in his eyes evident and there were new tears trailing his face.
"Yuki, why am I like this?" The boy suddenly asked, earning a gasp of surprise from Yuki.