Chapter Nine: Amusement
Shuichi looked up at the rides that surrounded him. Today they had been given the day off by K and Alex and decided as a group that they were going to an amusement park. Everyone had their sunglasses on to protect their identities however their clothes made them stick out in the crowd anyway. In the past this had been one of his favourite places and simply being there brought back memories yet he didn't show any of this on his face in fear of setting Sorrow into another of his clingy moods.
"So Chaos what do you want to do first?" Sorrow asked.
Shuichi looked up at Sorrow with a smile pointing towards the rollercoaster. Sorrow and Shuichi gladly lined up however they had to drag both Mello and Rage with them. Since the lines were all short they rode it twice again with joy. Then Mello decided he wanted to walk through the Hall of Mirrors. Again they had to drag Rage with them as the mirrors changed their shapes due to the curves in the mirrors. Shuichi laughed as Rage walked past one that showed him to have a wide body and small head then screamed as rage began to chase him.
"Rage, try not to kill him!" Shuichi heard Sorrow shout behind him.
Once outside they allowed Rage to test his strength and release some of his pent up rage. The bell rang and Rage was rewarded with a giant stuffed animal which he gave to Mello who Shuichi suspected were dating yet couldn't find any proof of it. Shuichi hadn't had this much fun in ages however it was long off the joy he had when he was with Yuki. Thinking of the past made him hurt all over again yet he continued to hide it for the sake of his band members.
Half way through the day, Shuichi grew tired and told them that he was going to get a drink. Truly he was only tired from trying to keep his emotions hidden from them and needed a break. He knew Sorrow would suggest going along with him however he turned and left before he could answer. Half way to the cafe he was pulled into an alley between buildings and was pressed against the wall. Darkness surrounded him and the other person. Slowly his eyes adjusted to reveal a tall male with golden hair and eyes.
"What do you want Yuki?" Shuichi growled in frustration. This was the last thing he needed when he was trying to suppress his feelings.
Yuki simply pulled Shuichi into a hug waiting patiently for Shuichi's reaction. Shuichi couldn't help but remember ever day that he had spent with Yuki. He remembered the passion and love that had filled his every being when Yuki had spent time with him even if it had only been one-sided. Every emotion he had felt for Yuki resurfaced after so long of suppression. Slowly, his arms reacted and held Yuki tightly back. After awhile he felt Yuki's hand cup his chin to force him to look into his eyes. Shuichi recognized his eyes yet they were different. Sure they were the same golden colour that he had fallen in love with yet they no longer held a cruel coldness. They were soft and filled with love and emotion.
"I want to tell you everything. Please, allow me to this time."
Shuichi nodded and allowed Yuki to lead him to an outdoor cafe. Yuki ordered a black coffee while Shuichi ordered strawberry milk. Some things never change, Yuki thought smiling.
"I know the reason why you left me, Shuichi. Tohma didn't have any excuse to tell you to leave especially when I was unconscious."
Shuichi sat there with his eyes on his milk. Just get his over with, Shuichi thought, then you can go back to forgetting him and he can go back to being healthy.
"Shuichi I never wanted you to leave." Yuki's voice was defiant as Shuichi looked up shocked.
"But Tohma said that I was the one causing your illness. If you wanted me there why did you get sick?" Shuichi said quickly.
"I was stressed over the fact that Tohma continued to intervene with our relationship. It was Tohma's fault that I continuously got sick not yours." Shuichi sat there taking in the information.
Then why did I leave? I could have helped Yuki get better if I had stayed and defied Tohma like I always did. Thoughts continued to swell through Shuichi's head as he tightened his grip on his glass. A hand gently took Shuichi's away from his glass and into his own. Shuichi looked into Yuki's golden eyes.
"Shuichi it took you to leave to realize how much I needed you by my side. Please come back to me. I love you, Shuichi." Yuki whispered the last part so that other passersby couldn't hear.
Shuichi could feel tears threatening to fall from his eyes. Thankfully he hadn't taken his sunglasses off so Yuki couldn't possibly see them. Shuichi remembered every single moment he had spent with Yuki and the happiness overwhelmed him. I want to feel that way again, he thought, I'm sorry Sorrow but I want to be able to feel true happiness again. I want Yuki to love me and I want to love him back.
"I love you Yuki. I always have and I always will." He said, tears finally spilling down his face.
Yuki smiled as he wiped the tears away. Shuichi laughed at the kind gesture not use to the expression on Yuki's face however it was more welcome than the scowl.
"You silly brat." Yuki said with warmth.
Shuichi smiled at Yuki knowing that his nickname would always be there to stay.
"But what about Tohma? Won't he try to stop us again?" Shuichi asked saddened.
"Shuichi you don't have to worry about Tohma. He won't trouble us again about our relationship. He's already payed for his mistake. Now there is only your payment left." Yuki said smiling softly.
"What payment?"
"The payment for believing that idiot and leaving."
"Oh, how would you like your payment?"
Yuki's eyes sparkled and Shuichi knew exactly what he wanted. Shuichi smiled and took off his sunglasses with one hand leaving Yuki to hold the other finally allowing Yuki to look into his shining purple eyes. Yuki let go of his hand and cupped his face pulling him closer. He blushed at the sudden contact in a public area yet allowed Yuki to continue knowing what he wanted and yearned for it as much as the other. Shuichi closed his eyes as he felt Yuki's lips press softly yet passionately against his and knew that he had chosen correctly. This was where he belonged in the arms of his lover.
Deciding that Chaos had taken too long, Sorrow had told the others that he would look for him and bring him back. Little did he realize, Chaos was actually with someone that obviously knew him well. Sorrow watched as Chaos sat in the cafe with the stranger. He noticed the warm smile Shuichi had when with him that reflected how much this person actually meant to him. Not once had Chaos ever shown a smile similar to that to anyone including him. Jealousy coursed through Sorrow's veins as images of his past experiences with his ex-lover flashed through his mind. Sorrow was determined never to let his lover leave him again.
"I shall not let you have Shuichi, Eiri Yuki, not again." He growled menacingly as he turned to leave the shadows engulfing him.
Alright I have decided to make it Yuki/Shu. Sorrow knew about Shuichi's identity the entire time and know his kind of really gone crazy...which is kind of creepy but oh well he only wants to protect Shuichi and himself...There shall be twists and turns as they get closer and who shall end up with Sorrow? Well you shall just have to wait and see!!! Hehe
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