A/N- Bet ur nasty minds thought the last chapter was gonna be an epic lemon...NOPE ;P- It'll happen but it's gonna be more of a sideline thing. You know, like the story could be read without it.
Also last couple chapters get ready for 'Reign of Blood'.
I change it to the next segment of my trilogy when the name loses it's meaning; which is fast approaching.
'Red Lust' well the lust aka angst is about to take a backseat, but you can start thinking about WHY I would name the last part 'Reign of Blood'* gasps*-enjoy this chapter- as I will have this done by this coming monday- so I may upload all the last chapters in one day; just so you're prepared mentally for approximately 5000 or more words of intense reading. WOW
Turning pages- sleeping at last.
Cristina Perri- 1000 years/
How I pictured it copy and paste this-"A Thousand Years" - Christina Perri Cover / "Twenty-Four" - Switchfoot (Mashup) by Tanner Patrick - onto youtube, how he sings it, is Ryoma in my mind XD
Years
Ryoma POV
I think it would have been stupid of me to not have realized the pointed stares. Or the whispers, and some even had the gall to actually point. If I see another finger pointed in my face, I will break it half. I felt the scowl on my face, and I tried to smooth it out but I couldn't. I just kept getting angry. Of course it doesn't help that I haven't fed in the past two weeks since I've been here.
Yukimura has stopped all attempts to steal Syuu from me. Ah! scowl gone. Ha ha ha! Okay mentally laughing. I almost felt bad because when he told Atobe that they should stop because Syuu obviously didn't want to be with them...he looked like a kicked puppy. They still flirt with him, but he hasn't cornered him anymore, and neither has his other lovers.
As for Syuu..somethings changed I could feel it. I just don't know what. It almost feels like how it was before.
When we used to verse each other in tennis matches-but rain or some other thing would interrupt us forcing a stand still. So when we first, gave a try at doubles, we automatically clicked. It seemed as if we could play doubles with no one but each other. Together we were unbeatable and one night we realized just how great we truly were together. That our love was a forbidden love.
Flashback
"So you're musical too." Syuu said as he glanced around my living room at all the various instrument's and music albums. The house was truly a mess, heck I was a mess, and all he commented on were my instruments.
I felt his heavy gaze on me as I stared at anything but him. The rain was pouring relentlessly outside and I didn't know what to do. I've never done the host thing. Mom left to earth three days ago and I would follow her in three weeks.
"Hn."
"Ryoma you're gonna get sick. Where's you're mom?" I stood still as water prickled down, plastering my hair to my face. I ignored his question as I grabbed two towels and wrapped them around us.
I started to walk away but I slipped. My arm smacked the wall as my knee cracked on the hardwood floor. I let out a pained cry as I cradled my arm. Syuu pulled me into his arms and lifted me bridal style. I yelped as he found his way to my room.
He placed me on my bed and kneeled beside me as blood seeped through my jeans. I felt my teeth elongate at the sight
"Where's your first aid Ryoma?" I groaned and stopped all breathing.
'Hn..bathroom...across the hall.' I spoke into his mind for the first time since I've known him, but instead of a mental rebuff his smile got brighter.
I think it got hotter, yes it definently got hotter in here. I pulled at the collar of my shirt and waited for him to leave. He stood and left the room with a light chuckle. Only he would laugh at my pain, damn sadist.
I gritted my teeth as I shimmied out of my jeans to inspect my knee. I pulled on a pair of shorts as I heard footsteps getting closer to my room.
I turned my head away from Syuu as he walked in and chose to stare at the wall. At this point the art on my wall could be compared to the best art in the world, for how much it now intrigued me.
I felt his hands on me and flinched away from the contact. I could feel his breath against my knee, as he continued to inspect it.
"Ryo-chan." I turned to look at him as his eyes opened for the second time since I've known him. I felt my eyes flash red at the sight of my own blood.
"Don't look, and don't breathe, while I heal it. O.k.?" I gave a curt nod and resumed my inspection of the wall. Thunder shook the house and I looked out the window. Mesmorized by the light's.
A blue hue flowed around my room and I looked back at the man beside me, and I felt something I never felt before but I couldn't name it then. He was so concentrated, his lip started to curl. He looked up at me as the blue light faded, a triumphant smile and a light blush on his cheeks.
I definently didn't know what this feeling was but I couldn't wait to find out what it meant..
I walked to the window, and gazed as the rain pelted the world. It was cleansing in so many ways.
"Where is she Ryoma?" He stood beside me with his arms over his chest as his blue-eyed gaze pierced the relentless rain. So he did notice. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised, if anyone would. He wou-
"I'm following her in three weeks." I don't know why but it pained me to say this. I looked at him through the corner of my eyes and watched how his smile dropped ever so slightly.
'Saa, sou ka?'
"Aa." I walked away from the window and placed some clothes on the bed. I pointed towards the bathroom and thrust a towel into his hands.
'Thanks.' He grabbed my hand pulling me to a stop. I turned to look at him, and had to look away. His eyes sizzled electric blue.
"Hn." I removed my hand and walked to my bed, climbing in I turned to the door as it closed to a mere crack. I leaned back against the headboard and listened as his footsteps grew fainter.
I ran my fingers along the strings of my guitar. I listened to the shower start and placed my guitar across my stomach and strummed a few notes, just refreshing my memory. When a melody began forming out of nothing.
I looked at my hand and realized that it was the first time he's ever held my hand and looked that sincere. My skin tingled from the touch. I felt the truth in his simple words.
This was wrong. This feeling shouldn't be happening now. Of all the time, why now?
Could it be he's the one I'm supposed to love? Is he who I'm leaving? The thought hurts, it hurts to think about leaving him. Do I love him?
I placed my hand over my heart and felt it's light flutter(a/n- Twilight did alot of thing's right- though in this case vamp/angel mix- still has a hummingbirds beat.) I was so different from everyone around me. When I told Syuu of what I am, he already knew. It was such a relief, that he wasn't...he just cared. He was my friend, but if this could be more. Then, the prophecy- it was right, because I do love him.
I've waited a couple years If I had only felt the warmth within your touch Your love is my turning page I surrender who I've been for who you are Though we're tethered, to the story we must tell
But I'd wait a million more for you
Nothing prepared me for
What the privilege of being yours would do
If I had only seen how you smile when you blush
Or how you curl your lip when you concentrate enough
Well I would have known
What I was living for all along
What I've been living for
Where only the sweetest words remain
Every kiss is a cursive line
Every touch is a redefining phrase
For nothing makes me stronger than your fragile heart
If I had only felt how it feels to be yours
Well I would have known
What I've been living for all along
What I've been living for
When I saw you, well I knew we'd tell it well
With the whisper, we will tame the vicious scenes
Like a feather, bringing kingdoms to their knees
"Did you finally realize?" My head snapped to the doorframe that Syuu now leaned up against. His eyes were open and his smile was...normal. He walked to me and knelt on the floor, taking both my hands in his.
I was confused but I knew I loved him. But why did I have to realize it now? Could it be he knew of my feelings before I did? Does he feel the same way? I stared into his eyes and knew immediately he did. There were no wavers in his eyes, no humor, just pure sincerity. The bond we've felt all these years...was love/
"Cause I've known since I met you." His head tilted downwards but his eyes slid from my face. I frowned at the loss of the beautiful, captivating sight but realized why he hid them. That was it he was hiding. He thought I would reject him. Maybe I should reject him now. So the pain of our seperation won't hurt him as much as it'll hurt me.
"Three weeks, it's all we have left...it's too late. It'll be goodbye." I looked away. He's been by my side for years and I only just realize I loved him. I'm a pitiful excuse of a being. How could I have only just realized, when I'm about to leave.
"It's never too late, Ryoma...and you'll come back." His hand reached out and cupped my chin, forcing my head back. And to his waiting lips. He tilted his head closer. He claimed my lips taking with him my first kiss. I sighed into it as he pushed me back down against my pillows. He straddled my hips as our kiss grew more heated. It was a sensual dance between tongues as his stroked mine tenderly. My hands fisted in his hair, as we broke apart for air. My lips moved to his neck as his moved to my chest. He ni-
End Flashback
"Pay attention. We will be going around the classroom and you can perform one original song on any instrument you like." Syuu chuckled as he called names for people to begin from the front of the class. I sat on an empty bench near the window sill with my arm propped up against it. My face angled outward, so I could feel the cool breeze. Thank you Syuu. I really don't need to remember that particular night of firsts. Or else I might need a bathroom.
As for why the bench was empty. Well that was because Syuu is a very...protective type of person. More like if anyone came within a couple feet of my person he would growl. It wasn't a playful growl it was a deep, from the belly, gutteral growl of pure rage. That promised explicit pain.
I peeked through my arm as he stood in front of the club adressing his pupils. Me being one, I don't know why but that thought alone just gave me chills. He was smiling at me.
I'm not vain enough to assume he's smiling at ME. It's more like an instinctual thing. I felt his eyes on me. His eyes were closed but I still felt him looking me over, since I walked in the door. I guess the other student's sense it too, because they are getting very jealous.
I'm fairly positive half only joined because Syuu is the president of this club. At least he has a way to weed out the fakers. Considering the fact that every three seconds a girl would walk by his desk and conveniently drop her instrument and have to pick it up. Therefore shoving her ass into his close-eyed face.
The scary part was when the guys would walk bye, 'trip' and rub themselves against him. Now when they started to grope...I couldn't stop myself- they ran to the nurses office with mysterious 3rd degree burns( on various male apendages; including but not limited to hands.). Which I did NOT chuckle at..aloud.
The only satisfaction other than making the offenders suffer is that every time this happens, I get to watch him stiffen, shoot me an apologetic glance. Before giving a glare that could truly kill you. That wasn't even the funny part, after everytime this happens he would scoot closer and closer to where I was sitting almost unconsciously. It was possibly the cutest/possesive thing I've ever seen. Then he would straighten back up and continue listening to the performance on stage at the time.
"Well that's it, here's the list of people not allowed to step foot in the club after today." He flopped the list onto the desk and stood to leave the room. Everyone gathered around the list except me, because I know Syuu knew I could sing and play instruments. He stood to follow him out as people grew angry at the results of the list.
"If were so bad, then why isn't Echizen on here?"
"Yeah he didn't even do anything."
"Except possibly injure half the club." Ryoma smirked at that comment before giving a bemused nod to a chuckling Syuu.
"Fine, Ryoma?" He looked at Ryoma who was already settling himself on the bench of the piano. Syuu sat beside him.
"Are you going to sit beside me throughout the whole song?" I questioned quietly as I placed my hands over the keys.
"Would that be bad?"
"Nope just..." Inspirational, I thought as I began playing a song that I created a few night's ago.
"Anyway, this is an original song. So if you hate it...I don't really care." All the classmates bawked, since this was the first time they've heard me speak. I was fully aware of the power of just my voice, so I refrained from using it unless necesarry. I gave them a smirk before smiling slightly at Syuu's smug expression.
"If you continue looking that smug, you're going to ruin my fun." My eyes flashed to the door as the teenis regulars burst in. I could hear them coming from down the hall. It seemed they decided since their practice was over, why not come kidnap us.
"Ne, Fujiko, we came to get you. We figured you'd be done by no-." Eiji paused as he caught sight of a particularly angry tensai. At least he didn't glomp me. He must not like me being interrupted. He smiled before turning to them, and closed his eyes.
"Take a seat in the back guys. Ryoma was just ab-"
"Ryoma, your about to sing?" Kevin balked, extremely excited. He turned his head away from mine and shrank back beneath the glowering gaze of Syuu. Only then realizing the paralyzing aura of anger within the room. "Oh, sorry Fuji-sempai. It's jus-"
"Jeez, apparently a glare from Syuu is more toxic than a glare from your King." I muttered to which the regulars laughed as the club grew silent.
"You don't mean?"
"Hmm." I rose an eyebrow. At the person stupid enough to talk while I was so obviously annoyed. Marui jumped on said offenders back wrapping his hands around his mouth, shutting off all potential noise.
"Che, this school is stupid." Everyone held a bated breath untill Syuu chuckled beside me. Well so much for my mean aura.
"I'm guessing someone provoked you. Ne Ryoma." Marui looked over at his King as he flopped onto a bench followed by everyone else.
"Hn." My hands began playing the keys as a soft melody filled the air. I began to sing and almost chuckled at the sight of how many jaws dropped.
Heart beats fast One step closer
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
I felt my head sway as I continued pressing the keys. Yukimura sat in the back seemingly lost in thought, but I knew he knew this was for Syuu. Everyone else seemed somber. This song felt like it wasn't meant to be heard by anyone. They were right... this song was meant for Syuu. [Chorus:]
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Syuu opened his eyes as he listened to the melody. He caught the repitition and played the keys with me. My heart truly soared at the familiarity. It was peaceful to play together again. He really is an amazing tensai. I stopped playing and couldn't help but stare at him. He looked so concentrated, it was breathtaking. Time stands still One step closer
Beauty in all he is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
I stood and grabbed the guitar, slinging it over my shoulder. I walked to the center of the room and grabbed the mic, closing my eyes. I strummed as his his fingers ghosted over the keys. Together we harmonized our instruments. I sang and I couldn't have felt better. [Chorus:] And all along I believed I would find you One step closer [Chorus:] And all along I believed I would find you
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
I strummed the last string as Syuu played the last note. I looked back at Syuu. His eyes were open and they seemed to be staring at something far off. I couldn't place what he was thinking. I watched as Syuu was enveloped in questions, he didn't want to answer. His eyes looked stunned. Did he realize this song was for him?
I took the guitar off of my shoulder and walked out of the room. Leaving a very stunned audience. I went out to the courtyard and I didn't expect Syuu to follow me. But since when does Syuu do what I expect.
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Epicness will flow into the next chapter as 'Red Lust comes to a close. This is the second to the last chapter. XD
o.K. I'm awesome * bows, blows kisses* you can say it *people whispering around me, I watch through the corner of my eye/ I was not stalking them- their just so pretty*drools*/as Kei and Sei walk past-' and those plebians accuse Ore-sama of being pompous hahaha'- 'no, no Kei it's mua hahahaha'*