Ok all just a quick note, I'm well aware that at this moment in time the song lyrics are not making much sense with the storyline. This is my fault, when I first started this it was meant to be only a 5/6 chapter story at most and therefore allowing each verse to each chapter, excluding the prologue and epilogue. However as you can tell we are on chapter 5 already and there is no end in sight for this story.

So from now on there will be a different song added for a many chapters as there is yet to come. By this I mean that once 'bless the broken road' has no more lyrics, I will be adding a new song and then when that songs lyrics having finished, anothers will begin etc etc.

To all that reviewed THANKYOU and konsneko here's your answer to your question that you asked me by e-mail.

By the way all this is random but has anyone else noticed that Hiro isn't on the drop-down list of characters, on the site itself. Man I don't get that, he is an important character after all.

Anyways enough of my rambling, here's chapter 5 for you all,

Enjoy,

Storm05

Chapter 5 – Shower hassle

Every long lost dream led me to where you are

Others who broke my heart

They were like northern stars

Pointing me on my way, into your loving arms

This much I know is true

That God blessed the broken road

That led me straight to you

Yes he did

"Oh for Buddha's sake!" came the loud cry from the bathroom, that had Hiro's gaze moving quizzically from the page of his novel, to the stairs, wondering what was wrong.

Deciding it was no doubt for the best Hiro calmly got up and walked briskly to the stairs before ascending.

Standing in front of it, Rei couldn't help but glare at his reflection in the mirror, it was typical bad luck, even though they hadn't gone out yet. He had a dilemma; he needed to wash his hair whilst he was in the shower – before they went out in but due to his injuries sustained in his attack – at this thought Rei started to shiver violently – he was unable to. He needed help, and as embarrassing as it was to admit, he needed Hiro.

"Rei, are you alright?" came Hiro's voice from the other side of the door.

"No" came Rei's shaky reply, " I n-need help Hiro, come in"

At this Hiro burst open the door and raced to Rei's side, visibly checking Rei for any injuries. Seconds later after being unable to see anything, he gently cupped Rei's right cheek in his hand and turned Rei's face towards his own.

"What's wrong? What do you need help with?" he spoke softly and gently not wanting to scare Rei, so he also pulled him into a reassuring hug and stroked his back soothingly. After a few seconds Hiro let a small smile slip as Rei's arms snaked around his neck, Rei's head moving from his chest to his right shoulder and resting there.

"My hair" Rei murmured.

"I'm sorry repeat that Rei, I didn't hear what you said"

"I said, my hair, it needs washing but because of my i-injuries I can't do it myself … shuddering Rei continued "… so I was wondering if you could do it for me butofcourseifyoucan't hmm…"

Chuckling softly at Rei's wide-eyed expression, Hiro's gaze softened and he smiled removing his hand from Rei's mouth.

"Course I'll wash it for you, come on". Gently Hiro tightened his grip a little and turned around so his back was facing the wall of the walk-in shower. He began to walk backwards.

"Hiro!" Rei cried whilst laughing, "Stop! You'll fall over"

"No I won't, I'm good at this" murmured Hiro in mock defiance.

"At what walking backwards or making me happy again?"

Both stopped moving altogether at Rei's last comment and two shades of eyes locked onto each other, unable to either move or glance away. Eyes remained fixed, once again Hiro found himself lost in the depths of the beautiful golden pools that lay just opposite, the being that beheld them just as beautiful.

"What did you mean by that Rei?"

"Well i-i-I um" Rei stammered trying to hide his face that had now turned a vivid red in embarrassment.

"Rei" spoke Hiro softly and soothingly trying to ease the obvious embarrassment that his companion that still was embraced in his arms was clearly feeling.

"Look at me. Come on Rei, look at me" spoke Hiro. However, when he received no reply, neither vocal or physical his hands gently loosened his grip around Rei's waist till only the tips of his fingers were resting on his sides. Following this he began to tickle him.

"Hiro stop!" Cried Rei whom was struggling to stand and had ended up collapsed against Hiro's chest as his laughing continued.

"You gonna look at me now then" grinned Hiro

"Y-yes" panted Rei

"Oh, and how do I know I can believe you" spoke Hiro

No answer came but Rei's head slowly moved upwards until gazes were once again fixed on the others orbs. Unknowingly their faces inched closer until noses touched and unconsciously rubbed against one another in an Eskimo kiss. However before anything else could happen the ringing of the phone interrupted them and both gazes broke. Hiro reluctantly loosened his grip on Rei and felt the other blader sigh in response.

Leaning down so his mouth was against Rei's ear he murmured, "Stay here, I'll wash your hair for you when I get back. It's probably gramps; I gave him the number in case anything happened whilst we were away". With that Hiro once again moved away from him and walked out the door, turning back briefly to flash Rei a reassuring smile.

"Hello"

"Hiro, it's Mr Dickenson"

"Oh good to here from you sir, I'm assuming this is about Rei?"

"Yes yes it is, how is he doing? Any better?"

"Yeah actually he seems to be improving already and we've only been here 24 hours or so"

"Good, that's good indeed"

"How have Tyson and the others taken it?"

"Truly better than expected, well once it had been explained anyway. I believe this trip away isn't just going to benefit Rei longtime but also the others. It will allow them all to both strengthen and weaken bonds between each other."

"Indeed"

"Well anyways I must be of Hiro, tell Rei I asked after him. Goodbye"

"I will bye Mr Dickenson"

Placing the phone down on the stand Hiro moved back upstairs to the bathroom, where he found Rei still standing in the same spot he left him. Walking over Hiro couldn't help but grin, Rei was of in his own little world. Deciding to make the most of the situation Hiro crept up behind him and poked him hard and fast on both sides of his waist.

"ahh" came the surprised cry from Rei, which resulted in Hiro bursting into noisy laughter at the priceless look on Rei's face. Glaring at him Rei took a mock swing at Hiro's head, only to find his wrist enclosed in Hiro's strong and powerful grip. Pulling the blader back into his arms Hiro gently lead him backwards and loosened the raven locks held in place by the wrap.

Turning the shower on his gaze softened. "Close your eyes, I don't want to get shampoo in them"

Blushing Rei did as requested and as soon as Hiro had started to lather up his hair he couldn't hold back his contentment and began to purr. Despite all the early embarrassments he felt extremely content and as much as he didn't want to admit it, he had come to realise that he loved being in Hiro's arms.

Sighing he leant more against Hiro's chest. It was definitely going to be a long afternoon.

AN: hope you enjoyed that, the longest chapter so far.