Yuki screeched into the hospital lot

Chapter 11

A/N hello everyone… I am very proud of this chapter lol and I would like to let you know that this is the second last chapter… after that I will decide wheather or not I make a sequel.. neways much MUCH, love to Cappy who Beta'd this thing lol and to all of you I hope you enjoy this chapter

And without further ado

Chapter 11

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Yuki screeched into the hospital parking lot. He wasn't sure what to do with his unleashed emotions. He couldn't remember the last time he had cried, it had been years. Only Shuichi could bring out the human side in him. If he couldn't find him…No none of that now…just focus and stop being so weak!

Tohma was leaning against the side of the building seeming at ease, but Yuki knew that Tohma was waiting for him. That he was worried.

Yuki put his best monotone face on as he got out of the car and walked past his brother in law. He wouldn't give Tohma the satisfaction of being right about Yuki's emotional state. He wasn't a sixteen year old who needed protection and comforting anymore. He was stronger than that…he had to be.

As Yuki walked through the hospital doors he searched the faces of Hiro and K. By their saddened expressions it was clear that no one had found anything. Yuki was prepared for the disappointment, but what he wasn't prepared for was how much it hurt. Taking a deep breathe he made his steps bigger, wanting to get the bad news over with.

Hiro met Yuki's gaze and held it. His eyes were glassy, like he was trying to hold back tears. Something clenched in the pit of Yuki's stomach, he could tell the bad news he had expected was about to become a lot worse.

"We couldn't find him," K said, looking at Hiro. Hiro cleared his throat and stepped forward a little.

"We found…cough…we found a blood trail… in one of the alleys outside the hospital. The doctor, he said that…with all that blood, his cut must have reopened and…"

Tears started flowing down Hiro's face and he turned away. His body shook with silent sobs and K put a hand on his shoulder and gently squeezed before turning to Yuki.

"The doctor said that with that much blood loss, and the more he's going to lose with his cut open. He's either already dead… or he will be very soon."

"I need some air," Hiro turned and walked out of the hospital. K looked like he wanted to follow him but instead he hung back. Tohma had just walked further into the room, making his presence known.

"Eiri, are you alright?" The question was so absurd that Yuki actually laughed. But his voice cracked half way through and then room started to get smaller.

The pressure in his chest became almost painful, as if an invisible hand had started squeezing his heart. K's bright yellow hair lost its shine and started turning grey. Everything around him started turning grey.

"Eiri?" Tohma's voice seemed to come from very far away. Then everything started to spin and finally, it all went black.

Shuichi is dead.

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The wind was sharp and cold as it blew and tormented his small body. Shuichi could no longer feel the pain, either from the cold or because his body was starting to shut down.

No I have to keep going. I'm almost there. It's so close, I know I'm close. Just a little further, please doesn't let me down.

And the wind blew, and his knees buckled, sending him face down into a puddle.

I'm so tired. I'll just sleep for a while. Just so I can get my strength back. Then I'll keep going. Just a little rest.

And he closed his eyes, and the wind kept blowing, and his stomach grew red from his blood.

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"Shuichi where are you!" Yuki screamed into the darkness.

"Shuichi!"

"Yuki." It was like a whisper carried through time.

And then Shuichi was standing there in front of him. "It's you!" he said as tears formed in his eyes. "You're the one I remember. You're the one I've been looking for."

And then the darkness surrounded them and pulled Shuichi away.

"Shuichi!"

It's cold, so very cold. Shuichi lies in his own blood. His pale face holds amethyst eyes. Eyes that stare at him but that cannot see.

"No Shuichi!"

Everything went black.

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BEEP BEEP BEEP

"I think he's waking up."

Yuki opened his eyes and was greeted by his brother-in-law starring down at him.

"You're going to be alright Eiri. The doctor said it was just stress, and shock."

"What time is it?" Yuki was shocked to see that it was dark outside.

"Late, you've been out for a long time. They said they'd discharge you once you woke up, so I'm going to take you home."

Then Tohma left, leaving behind a very confused Yuki.

Yuki glanced outside the window and was instantly hit with a sharp pain in his chest. Hours had passed. Hours he could have spent looking for Shuichi. Wasted.

Tohma wheeled him out of the hospital and helped him into his car. Yuki didn't say a word, he was too preoccupied with his own thoughts.

"K and Hiro are still searching."

All he could do was nod. He should be helping them.

Once at the apartment Tohma helped Yuki lay down in his bed.

"I don't want you leaving here until the morning. There's nothing you can do to help until you have had enough rest. I want you to promise me you won't leave your house today."

"I promise," Yuki answered.

And then he left, to go back to his family and his home. He wouldn't lose a wink of sleep that night.

The seconds ticked by. Each one seeming to go by slower then the first. Yuki's world was filled with the insistent ticking.

Yuki watched his clock.

11:15

11:17

11:20

He had promised Tohma he wouldn't leave that day, but the minute the clock struck midnight he would be out of the house and looking for Shuichi once again.

11:21

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He woke up with his teeth chattering and his face numb from being pressed against the cold surface of the pavement.

His stomach was sticky but it seemed like the bleeding had slowed down. Not enough to save him, but enough for him to make it to where he had to go.

Lifting his face Shuichi's eyes filled with tears. He was there, he had made it.

The newfound joy gave Shuichi the energy to rise and make his way across the street. But then he was filled with disappointment. The man was not there.

Shuichi lay down on a bench and pulled his legs closer to him. He would be here. The man would come. He just had to wait.

His blue lips shivered and his pale hands rubbed his arms for warmth.

I just have to wait. Just a little longer. Just a little longer.

Maybe if I sing, he will hear me. Maybe if I sing, he will come.

And Shuichi sang with all the strength he had in his being. And he sang the most beautiful song that mankind had ever heard. He sang a song of lost love.

And as he sang the small pieces of a memory came together. He saw the man in his mind, the night they had met. A piece of paper blew out of his hand and flew like a dove towards the man. The man picked it up, his hair gleaming in the light from the moon.

Shuichi smiled as he sang, he could finally remember the face of the man.

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11:57

11:58

11:59

12:00

And Yuki was flying out of bed, grabbing his coat and running towards the door. He had just reached his car when he heard it. The music was carried with the wind and seemed to pure to be real. But he knew that voice. He had memorized every word and every sound that was spoken with that voice.

And he was running, faster then he ever thought was possible. His shoes had flown off at his car but still he kept running.

Please don't let me be dreaming. Let this be real.

Yuki flew through the entrance of the park, drawing nearer and closer to the voice.

"Shuichi!"

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"Shuichi!"

Shuichi? I know that voice; it's him he's come for me.

Shuichi raised slowly, his vision blurry and his head pounding. He walked over to the fence and braced himself against it. He could hear footsteps drawing closer to him.

He cried out as new pain shot through his chest. Everything started to get fuzzy around the edges.

No just a little bit further, just a little bit further.

A head of gold rounded the corner, piercing eyes frantic as they searched.

Their eyes met, and at that moment Shuichi felt his body finally giving in.

He had seen the man one last time, now he could finally sleep. Now he could die.

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As if by miracle there he was. His pink hair blowing in the breeze, his skin a complete contrast to the ruby red of the blood on his shirt.

"Shuichi!" Yuki screamed as he raced towards him.

Shuichi smiled and then closed his eyes. His knees buckled underneath him and he began to fall. Yuki jumped and caught him before he hit the ground, Shuichi landed on top of him.

Yuki cradled Shuichi's body in his arms, holding his lover close to his chest.

"Shuichi! Shuichi look at me! Come on Shu look at me."

Shuichi struggled to open his eyes, his body shook uncontrollably with shivers and his eyes fluttered open.

"It's you," he whispered, all the strength gone from his body. "I knew you would be here."

Shuichi raised his hand and with great effort touched Yuki's cheek. Yuki held Shuichi's hand there and kissed his palm.

"You're going to be ok," Yuki said as tears gathered in his eyes, "You found me so you just have to hang on a bit longer ok. I'm going to get you to the hospital."

"Don't cry," Shuichi's own eyes had now filled with tears, "Just…let me sleep."

"No Shuichi you can't sleep you have to stay with me ok." Yuki picked up Shuichi and was now running back to his house, "Talk to me Shuichi, just keep talking."

They were at the house and Yuki was jumping into the car, putting Shuichi into the passenger side.

The car squealed out of the driveway and down the street.

"Shuichi keep talking. Come on."

"My name's Shuichi?" his voice was barely heard over the hum of the engine.

"Yes your Shuichi Shindou, you're the lead singer of a band called Bad Luck. Your best friend is named Hiro and you have parents and a little sister."

"A sister…"

"Yes that's right, her name is Maiko."

"Tell me about you."

"My names Eiri Yuki, I'm a romance novelist. I have a sister and a brother and a really annoying brother in law. I killed someone in New York and you didn't care. You still stayed with me. You saved my life."

Yuki looked over at Shuichi to see his eyes closing, "Open your eyes Shuichi we're almost there!"

"I remember…something… I remember."

His eyes started to close.

The hospital was only a block away.

"I remember…"

"Come on Shuichi a little further."

Shuichi opened his eyes and met Yuki's gaze. "I found you."

"Yes you found me, please Shuichi please," Yuki begged, "Just a little longer."

Then Shuichi closed his eyes, and sighed.

"I remember…I love you."

Yuki burst into the parking lot and jumped out of the car before it fully stopped. He swung open the door and scooped up Shuichi, tears pouring down his face.

"Please help!" he screamed as he ran through the hospital doors. "Help him please!"

They took Shuichi from his arms and wheeled him away.

Yuki fell to the ground unable to control his tears. He knew the feeling would never leave him. He would always remember what it felt like to carry Shuichi through the doors of the hospital…and to not be able to feel him breathing.

To not feel his heart beating.

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(A/N and that… is the end of Chapter 11… I think I will put up one more chapter after this… and then im thinking of doing a Sequel. Please Review and tell me if I should make a sequel and tell me what you thought of this chapter.)