Hey there I would just like to say that I am amazed by the amounts of reviews that came in for chapter 6. I was so happy that I got cracking on the next chapter straight away but sort of got sidetrack in the middle of writing it so forgive me. Hope you enjoy and keep those reviews coming.
Chapter 7
'Shuichi is that you' Hiro said taking a step forward. He couldn't believe that person standing in front of him was really Shu. He looked…older, like an adult. His hair was black and he seemed to of filled out more. But when he looked into his friends' eyes, the sparkle was gone. The Shuichi he knew was gone
Shuichi just stood there he was visibly stunned that they were standing in his living room. He side glanced to Mira who knew that stare. He just shook his head in response
'They came here to see you' Mira signed
'Why did you let them in' Shuichi signalled
'Apparently you committed some sort of act that they want to see resolved'
The occupants in the room watched them talk in sign language and were spell bound. Since when did Shuichi know sign language? Yuki didn't know what to think. It was like he was looking at someone who resembled Shuichi. So much in two years' he almost flinched when a pair of hateful violet eyes landed on him
'You are not welcome here' Shuichi signalled
'He said you are not welcome here' Mira translated
'Mr Shindou as you are aware violence on someone is a very serious matter. The assault you committed against Eiri cannot go unpunished' Tohma said calmly. He was also quite stunned at the transformed Shuichi Shindou. He was not the snifferling, hyper teen he used to be
'Shuichi doesn't have to answer to you. He got what he deserved' Shin said angrily. An arm shot out to stop him
'But Shu'
'Take Monica into the other room'
'But why'
'Things could get ugly'
Monica didn't know what to think. She looked at her daddy who looked so mad then to the man with the green hat who looked so calm she didn't have time to ask what was going on before she felt herself being lifted off the ground
'Come on kiddo your daddy has to talk about grown up stuff'
'But why is daddy so mad at them' Monica asked curiously
'I don't think you would understand kiddo'
Shuichi watched them walk away before he turned to the situation at hand. He knew what Tohma was doing. He was good at manipulating people with his charm and wit, which is what made him so dangerous to cross. He even made him scared a couple of times but he had grown up since then and if two could play at that game…
'I here Tohma that NG has gone down hill this past couple of years. Could it be that you are losing your touch or your new band is not raking in the profits'?
Mira repeated what Shuichi signalled. Tohma slightly frowned. It was true the new top band was not raking in the profits as Bad Luck did. They don't even come close.
'Shuichi this is ridicules can't you see we came here to talk to you. Can't you at least say something' Hiro pleaded to his long time friend.
'What's the point he will always be a brat' all heads turned to the blonde standing silent in the corner. He looked at Shuichi and could see the emotions cross his face before anger took over.
Shuichi balled his hands in fists to stop himself from yelling at Yuki. After all this time that bastard can stand there and be so calm about everything he did. Shuichi breathed deep and calmed himself. Instead he smirked and if he could he would of laughed
'Don't try to be familiar with me Eiri Yuki. You are nothing but a stranger. I have nothing to say to you now if you could please leave'
Shuichi turned around and was about to walk out when someone stoped him
'Don't you think this anger and guilt has gone on long enough. We have all been through the same thing. Its enough' Fujisaki said as he stood up. When Bad Luck was together he and Shuichi never saw eye to eye. Shuichi was like an enigma and was impossible to figure out but seeing him now it's hard to believe that this was the same Shuichi
Anger and guilt you say Shuichi continued walking until he was out the door. When he was outside he leaned on the door and breathed in deeply to calm his nerves. He steadied himself before walking away.
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'Well that could of gone better' Mira said before standing up looking at his guests
They sat around the room looking guilty, tired and irritated. They never thought it would do down like that
'What do you plan on doing now. Its quite clear that Shuichi doesn't want to see you '
' Mr Shindou is just being unreasonable. We will see the reason we came here for resolved'
'Its quite obvious that that was not your only reason you came here was it' Mira said
'What makes you think that' Tohma shot back
'Just a hunch'
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Shuichi didn't know where he was going. As soon as he left the apartment he just started walking wherever his legs felt like taking him.
Why did he have to come back now.Yuki was still the gorgeous man he used to be, so calm and collect. Shuichi could remember the day that Yuki left like it was yesterday.'I wish you would just disappear' how ironic that he said that to me when he was the one who disappeared Shuichi thought when he kicked a rock out of the way. He didn't want the pain to come back when he had tried so hard to become stronger. He stopped and looked up. He was such in a daze he didn't even realise that he walked straight to the Hospital
'Akito'Shuichi thought of his friend lying there in the hospital. All those tubes sticking out of him, keeping him alive.
He could remember the day of the accident
Flashback
It was one of those dreary stormy days. Shuichi was at his apartment watching TV. Mira had already left for work so he was home alone. He was just flicking the channels when the phone starting ringing
He picked up the receiver and put it to his ear
'Hi Shu its me listen I just got called in to work and I have no one to look after Monica. Do you think you could look after her for a couple of hours'? Akito said desperately. Shuichi typed in yes on the phone. Akito got Mira to install a phone where you can type messages on it
'Great you're a lifesaver. I will be right over' Shuichi hung up and went back to watching TV.
About fifteen minutes later there was a knock at the door. Shuichi opened in and found a half drenched Akito and Monica standing at his door 'Thanks for this I was kind f hoping to have this day off but I guess a doctor's work is never done' Akito said trying to catch his breath
'Its no problem I am by myself anyway' Shuichi signalled
'Really well I should be finished in a few hours so lets have dinner together as a thank you'
Shuichi nodded and Akito smiled happily. He bent done and gave Monica a kiss on the head'Now be a good girl for Shu ok and I will be back in a little while'Monica nodded and Akito stood up
'Thanks again'
'No problem now get out of here' Shuichi signalled
Akito smiled again and walked away. Shuichi picked up Monica's bag and led Monica inside.
After a few hours the rain came down harder then before. The sound of the hard rain on the windows was deafening. Monica was sitting on the couch watching cartoons with Shuichi when a blast of lighting lit up the sky followed by the sound of roaring thunder. Monica screamed and held her doll tighter
'When is my daddy getting back' she said frightened. Shuichi glanced at the clock and it said
5:15
'Odd he must be stuck in traffic' Shuichi thought as another wave of thunder hit.
After about half an hour and no Akito Shuichi's concern was growing. Akito would of called if he was going to be late. Monica had fallen asleep on him, her head in his lap. She had been so worried about her dad that Shuichi hugged her and reassured her that her dad was fine
Suddenly the phone starting ringing 'That's probably him' he thought. He picked up the receiver and put it to his ear
'Hello is this Shindou Shuichi'
Shuichi typed in yes
'I am sorry to inform you that Mr Kazuki Akito has been in a…. car accident'
End Flashback
That is all that Shuichi could remember the man saying before he dropped the phone in shock. He could feel his world spinning around him. He remembered going to the hospital and learning that Akito was in a coma and might never wake up. The tubes and bandages around him and the constant beep of machines. He could even remember Monica's tearful pleas for her father to wake up
'Why won't daddy wake up. He said we could get some ice cream together. He promised'
He stood in front of the familiar blue door that had 'Akito Kazuki' on it. He opened in and went inside. The sun outside was lighting up the room making it feel not so depressing. He walked over to the bed and sat down on the chair next to the bed. On the other side was a monitor to check his vital organs. Shuichi looked over Akito with sad eyes. Akito was so full of life. Tried so hard for everyone even though he had his own problems. Loosing a wife and having to raise his daughter all alone.
Shuichi took Akito's hand and gave it a comforting squeeze. It reassured him that Akito was still there. Still with him.
Suddenly golden eyes flashed through his mind
Shu shook it away Now is not the time for that. He gave Akito's hand one more squeeze before he stood up. He didn't let the nurses know that he was here. So with one more glance he walked away without even noticing the slight twitch made by the hand he was just holding.
Shuichi looked back before he opened the door the walked out.
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'Well that sucked' Hiro said as they rode back to Tokyo
'What I find curious is who this Akito is. It seems he and Shindou must have been close to have Shindou looking after his daughter'
'What are you saying that they were…lovers' Hiro said as he glanced at Yuki who stared out the window
'I am simply implying in two years Shindou must of have found someone'
'So what were stalking him now'
'No think of it as simply observing'
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Back at the Hospital all was quite in Akito's room. Shuichi had left ages ago and the nurses had already checked up on him. Akito laid still until….
beep
beep…beep
Green eyes cracked open slightly and looked around in a daze, like he was trying to find someone. He opened his racked and dry lips to utter one word
'Sh..uichi'
Was the only thing he said before exhaustion took over and he fell back asleep
To be continued
Well how was that? Akito is trying to wake up just as Shuichi and Yuki have been reunited. What will come out of Tohma's observations stay tuned for the next chapter and keep those reviews coming
