I have a major headache, you guys... BLAH! Anyway, I started writing this chapter in school today but I got too busy to finish it, so, yeah. Also, guys, don't forget to check out my new livejournal page concerning fanfiction! You can get sneak peaks at my ideas for new stories and chapters, and all kinds of other stuff. But yeah, I hope you enjoy this chapter! Review, too!

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The two men had quickly returned to their respective homes after being caught kissing by Haruhi, and in a panic state, Itsuki had a hard time falling asleep. It didn't help, either, that the weather was the worst it had been in months. The rain pounded against Itsuki's roof and against the windows at a slant, the thunder boomed like a bass drum, and the lightning poured into the ESPer's room in steady flashes even through the curtain.

It was dark outside, besides the lightning, and the weather still beyond horrid, when Itsuki woke up to a loud pounding on his front door. He groaned tiredly as he sat up and rubbed his eyes, peering over at the clock on his nightstand. The damned thing wasn't plugged in apparently, though, and Itsuki annoyedly grabbed his phone instead.

He flipped it open and it lit up, nearly blinding him, but he caught sight of the numbers in the corner before snapping the phone shut again and tossing it to the floor. 3:48AM.

"What the fuck..." he moaned, sitting up and throwing the covers off himself. He stood up, a little wobbly, and drudged to the front door.

On the way he noticed the kitchen light wasn't on like he'd left it before he went to bed, and he stepped in for a quick moment, flicking the switch on and off a couple of times.

Oh, he sighed. The power's out. That's why the clock wasn't on.

At the front door, Itsuki opened the door cautiously, only a crack, and peeked through that crack to see Kyon standing there shivering and wet. He looked like an abandoned puppy, and Itsuki's heart leaped.

He threw the door open the rest of the way and gave Kyon a surprised look.

"Kyon-kun! Do you know what time it is?" he asked as he stepped aside and ushered his boyfriend inside hurriedly.

Kyon nodded at him and quickly scurried into the house. "Sorry, but we need to talk," he breathed as he immediately began shedding his outer layer of soaked clothing. He peeled off a coat and jacket to reveal a tight, long-sleeved sleeping shirt, and a pair of sweatpants spotted with rain came off over a pair of pajama pants. Itsuki couldn't help but sneak a little glance at his boyfriend's tight shirt as he stripped.

"O-okay," Itsuki said with a small gulp as he and Kyon began their way into the living room.

The ESPer grabbed a dark red fleece throw blanket from the back of the couch and tossed it to Kyon, who sat on the couch slowly, sighing.

"I'll go get some candles," Itsuki said, feeling a little worried about Kyon's serious attitude. The darker-haired male smiled softly as Itsuki looked at him.

Itsuki returned in a few moments, carrying a few candles in one hand and a lighter in the other. He set the candles on the coffee table and lit them each carefully, making sure not to burn himself, and there was a little light between the two men, now.

Kyon took Itsuki by the hand as the ESPer set the lighter down next to the candles, and he pulled him down next to him on the couch. He tucked them both in and gave Itsuki another smile.

"My power's out," Kyon said with a small laugh. "I thought maybe yours would still be on... Sorry. Did I wake you up?"

Itsuki licked his lips absentmindedly as he watched his boyfriend speak. "Not really... The rain and thunder kept me up most of the night. I was sort of awake when you knocked."

Kyon breathed slowly. "Yeah, me too," he said. "But I'd rather sit here in the cold dark with you than alone in my room trying to sleep. And... we need to talk, like I said."

Itsuki gulped again, quietly. "What about?" he asked. "About what happened?"

Kyon nodded solemnly and wrapped one arm around Itsuki's waist, pulling him close. His other hand wandered under the blanket to rest on Itsuki's thigh, and Itsuki responded with a relaxed sigh.

"Haruhi's really upset," Kyon began, and Itsuki could feel his heart falling. "I called her and she answered the first time, but hung up before I could say anything. After that she didn't answer anymore, and I even texted her a few times, too. With every message, the weather just got worse..."

Itsuki bit his lip. "This definitely isn't good," he said softly. "The world could end if she doesn't calm down..."

Kyon hesitated, taking a noticeably shaky breath. "It's... up to us then, isn't it?"

Itsuki tried to swallow the lump in his throat but he couldn't, and instead of verbalizing, he just sighed and nodded, looking down out of Kyon's glance.

"Koizumi..." Kyon breathed, taking Itsuki's chin and tilting the ESPer's head up to look at him. He leaned forward and kissed his boyfriend tenderly for a moment before pulling back. Centimenters away from Itsuki's mouth, he whispered, "We have to break up."

Itsuki felt a sob begin to form inside him, and he gulped, shaking his head gently before kissing Kyon again, taking charge this time, with passion.

Between contact of their lips, Itsuki whimpered out his thoughts. "We... can't... Finally, I'm... I'm sure... of something... Kyon-kun..."

Kyon, who had been returning the passionate kiss, pulled back and sighed. Itsuki continued.

"I've never been so desperate for anything in my life," he cried, the tears beginning to cascade from his eyes down his cheeks. Kyon's hand wandered to wipe a few tears as the lighter-haired man continued. "I'm so in love with you, Kyon-kun. I can't let you go." Itsuki folded his arms and looked down into his lap, letting his tears fall quietly. It was embarrassing to cry this much in front of Kyon.

Kyon scowled, but Itsuki didn't see. "Sure," he said, "and I'm thrilled for this to be happening." He paused, his face becoming gentler, and he reached out to take Itsuki's hand, holding it in his own. "Itsuki..." he said softly, using his boyfriend's first name for the first time, making Itsuki shudder. "We have to break up."

"I don't want to hear it again..." Itsuki sobbed. "I already know it." He threw himself forward into Kyon's embrace, crying into his lover's chest, letting it all out.

Kyon held him patiently and lovingly, stroking his hair lightly at times and whispering words of comfort. Though, there was nothing truly comforting about their situation.

After what felt like hours of this, Itsuki looked up at Kyon with wet eyes and a tear-streaked face. Kyon met his eyes and shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Itsuki."

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Tori: Uwaaaaah! T_T this is getting so sad! I'm all by myself today... Itsuki and Kyon are off crying somewhere. So, guys, I'd really appreciate reviews telling me what kind of feelings this situation brought on. Anger, rage, sadness, happiness? Let me know, please? And yeah, other than that, I don't have much to say. I love seeing reviews, they make me a very happy author. Have a great day, you guys! The next chapter will be here soon!~

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