A/N: Today marks my 4th Anniversary on Fanfic!

I'm very proud to have come so far with 20+ stories and more than 10 completed stories here!

I'm happy to have done the themes I've done so far and explored. Each story I wrote came with a perspective that I wanted to share, a view I wanted to show and I feel I accomplished that with each story I've written.

I also want to throw in a quick thank you to the many reviewers that took the time to review for me. It was thanks to your reviews that motivated me to continue posting my stories and hopefully you'll all continue to support me.

My Anniversary this year will not go unmarked without just a huge mass update, but a WHOLE new list of Thrill I wish to bring to all of you.

On my Profile, you'll be able to vote for two stories to join the regular line-up of releases. Like the first time I did this, the first chapter of all the stories are released for the pleasure of your viewing and reading so do take it to account along with the summary when you vote for your favorite two. If you don't have a fanfic account, you may vote via review on the stories of your choice and let me warn you, I'm only tallying people who don't have account via review so if you do have a account on fanfic and vote through review, I won't count it because I will ASSUME you've voted on my profile already.

So Please, Read, Review and vote on 'One Step At A Time', 'Frozen', 'Black Wings' or 'More Than Meets The Eyes'.

Other than that, read the mass release of stories, vote for your favorite two new stories and review for me. :D

WARNING: Short Chapter XP

Rujoka - Exactly! PoT is awesome and filled with enough bishies to make any girl happy. The host club twist was a spur of the moment when I had a host club obsession. But it's so a bit tiring to do such extensive research just to get the setting, manners and drinks of host clubs right.

- Well, it's more of a day the thrill community picked to celebrate the day. XD

But it's on Jan 27… the day this should've bee updates XP

Kvhottie- Well you didn't expect Fuji to take that sitting down did you? of course that would bruise his pride a bit and have him retaliate.

Ria Sakazaki- D:

That's not exactly what I wanted to hear as an update for WYSLMT, but I'll be hopeful that whatever muse decided to hightail it returns safely so you can finish it. I'm also waiting patiently for the conclusion of that. Call me mean but I'm all for OT5 no matter how bad I feel for the other side D:

Moon ish heartless!!!!!!

MARYLOVER- It's quite all right, :D

I was just wondering if it was worth the effort to even write in a review since not so many reviews came in for this or 'Fated'.

Ryoma's was in denial but he's facing his feelings a bit more honestly now.

Atobe, I must admit, I like this guy to appear in all my fics… even if it's only for a chapter… he has definite flair and offers that in any scene he's in. This particular fic though, he's quite in a dilemma himself with trying to figure out his feelings for the café worker Jirou and stoic doctor Tezuka.

Fuji's father, I felt, had to have a stand against his son's sexual preference just because I know not everyone is okay with being homo. But despite his strong stand, I wanted Ryoma to snap a bit and actually say some things he never would have been able to say unless pressed to.

Well, your guess may or may not be right in the next few chapters since both Fuji and Ryoma were already ready not to love anyone ever again when they met but Ryoma's a bit more open to changing that at the moment while Fuji fights it.

Ryoma's not quite fighting with himself yet so there are a couple more scenes in this chapter with him going in circles although he's found the initial exit from the endless circle they were rounding.

munkyaround- As long as you get around to reading it and commenting then it's fine :D

Yuuta was being very mature and as I was writing I felt as if he became the older brother and Syuusuke became the younger one XD

YanagiYukina- Thanks for supporting it! It's always good to know people look forward to it.

nicki-gurl- Yeah, Fuji is having trouble letting himself get into another relationship after being broken by others. But I'm sure they'll both stop being stubborn about their own boundaries and give in soon. The death may surprise everyone and you a bit… especially since it'll hit a couple people hard.

DeSyvPlager- The encouragement really helps! It makes me sit and write knowing people are awaiting the next chapter. Yeah… people suggested I go back and do some common storylines with different twists… but I don't know… I might if someone suggests a common plot that I may have an idea about.

wuzzgoinon- Aww…. This time I really wasn't trying to leave you wanting for a lot more… I mean it's one of my better endings for chapters. Usually I hang the readers on a huge event with a cliffhanger.

I prefer to think understanding where their past relationships have failed will give them a good understanding of the level of hurt they have.

Read on to see who may be the unfortunate victim this time.

Playgirl Eugene- Well, It's a usual response if the one your interested in is being engulfed. But I thought a mature Yuuta would better classify Yuuta in this story. Just to show that he's grown a bit since he's last seen his brother. Tetsuro will have to find another opening at a later time… maybe sooner than everyone may think as well.

CrystalKitteN-MeW- I'm sure you'll find the next chapter good if not better.

TeNsHi No ToIkI- Hmm…. It may not be who you think it is.

htskskcp- I'm glad you liked the plot, It's something that's been lacking in fanfic lately and I always find a new twist will give a whole new meaning to a story.

fan girl 666- Fuji's father really just wants what's best for his son without him having to get hurt… but some lessons are best learned through experience. :D

lilgurlanima- no they can't… they're just too attached!

Club7

Rated: M

Summary: "Love is Lies," was Fuji's motto; "Love is fake," was Echizen's…so how did lies and fake become attraction? How did attraction become attachment? It all started in Club 7.

Pairing: EchizenXFuji

Chapter XIV: Blindly Open

Tokyo, Japan

8:00 AM

Thursday Morning

"Why can't we be more! Why?" Ryoma asked angrily. "What do you expect me to do?"

"I expect you to keep your end of our original bargain… no more no less." Fuji said lowering his voice. "We shouldn't become more even if our bodies are addicted."

"It's more than lust!" Ryoma argued

"I'm telling you NO" Fuji said firmly. "There are things you wouldn't understand about me."

"What things? If you don't tell me how can I know if I understand it or not?" Ryoma questioned taking a hold of Fuji's arm as he tried to turn away.

"Let's just keep it good between us okay!" Fuji said pulling out of his grasp.

"It's already beyond good between us so spill it! What's between you and Tezuka?"

"There's not-"

"Don't bullshit me like that!" Ryoma said angrily seating Fuji on the sofa as he sat beside him torn between anger and rejection. "He's more than a past customer… he must have been a lover!"

"He was!" Fuji shouted at him in anger now. " He was! Are you happy now? He was!"

Ryoma took the anger and gripped Fuji's hands hard as he looked at Fuji closely who had opened his eyes in anger. The blue had darkened to almost a black of the storm. Yet Ryoma chose to be the brave sailor and sail in the storm. He pressed a hard kiss onto Fuji's mouth and pulled the man into his arms as he said in a cross voice.

"Was it that bad to admit that? Won't you tell me a bit of the pain?"

"I'd rather not remember why he changed after meeting Tetsuro Shun." Fuji said almost in a reproachful voice.

"Oh…" Ryoma said hiding a smile as he looked at Fuji. Unwillingly Fuji had just told him a bit.

"So that incident with Tetsuro at Club7 a few weeks ago… what was that about?"

"Oh that… it's because we, most of the members of Club7, were originally from Club Star and broke off almost four years ago. " Fuji explained. "They didn't like how prominent of a club we've become since then."

"Jealously does wonders…" Ryoma said wirily. "But Syuusuke… I can't let you go despite how many times I've tried to separate you and me. I don't want to regret this chance."

"I decline." Fuji said finality. "I appreciate your feelings but I'm a host… I can't do that."

"Yet you could for Tezuka?" Ryoma asked watching him stand and walk towards the hall.

"That was my lesson." Fuji said softly hanging his head down. "I'm going to work tonight… I'll pick up my stuff tomorrow while you're at work."

"Fine" Ryoma said after a second of silence befell the pair. "Run… run from me Syuusuke… because you'll never escape me."

xXx

Club7

Daichi didn't comment on Fuji behavior the whole night but he had known Fuji long enough and his situation to tell Fuji was one hundred fake on everything tonight. He seemed to be a bit lonely as if he was having trouble adjusting to other people after a mere week and a half and he seemed to always be glancing at the clock.

'Perhaps I should talk to him…' Daichi wondered.

"Daichi!"

Turning he saw Yunnichi coming up from behind and he lifted a brow in question.

"There's someone towards the back that wanted to see you personally." Yunnichi said with a weird look. " He looks mysterious all covered and all."

"I'll see to it." Daichi said with a nod and ushered Yunnichi back to his clients. Heading to the back to deal with his guest first he decided to talk to Fuji before the end of the night.

"Sorry for keeping you." Daichi said entering the karaoke booth that Yunnichi had pointed him too.

"Not at all… how have you been?"

Daichi whipped around at the sound of that voice and looked closely as he distinguished the figure and confirmed his analysis when the man lowered his glasses to show his piercing gold eyes.

"Izumi-san…."

"Daichi…" He greeted back casually. "I see this run-down club has become half-way decent… and my little Syuu is looking well."

"What do you want?" Daichi asked sitting across from the man. He was aware that Izumi's appearance could mean nothing but trouble.

"Is that any way to ask a old friend anything?" Izumi asked with a half laugh. "I'm merely here for what belongs to me and Shun."

"What do you mean?" Daichi asked confused now at one part.

"Syuu is after all mine and this club is Shun's." Izumi informed.

"I bought this club with the money I saved it has nothing to do with Club Star or Shun, as for Fuji you may just leave him alone and get out."

"Is that a threat?" Izumi asked lighting his cigarette while raising a brow in question at Daichi who sat straight as a board, unbending.

"You don't know how much it crushed him when you left him at Club Star… you abandoned him so leave him be! He's finally just moved on!"

"Moved on?" Izumi let out a loud laugh at that as he flicked his ashes off his cigarette into the seat next to him. "You're wrong he's never forgotten me and he never will."

"You're wrong." Daichi said with a stern look at Izumi. "He's with Echizen-san now and it's Echizen-san that occupies his every thought! Even tonight!"

"You fuckin-" Izumi attacked Daichi as he defended himself trying to strangle Izumi with his gold necklace. As they wrestled for control Daichi felt the chain break and come off in his hand while suddenly feeling real fear as Izumi straddle him and pulled out a handgun holding it to his head.

"Bastard!"

xXx

The whole club was in a panic as two gunshots were heard. Every one was evacuated as various hosts called the police about shooting being heard. Their surprise came when the police responded so fast Sanada and his squad covered the entire club in less than five minutes. It took less than three minutes for Sanada to find Daichi's dead body and even less for every member upon hearing the news to rush in and see if it was true. Tears choked the boys as they looked at the man with two bullets to the head whose eyes were currently being closed by a gloved policeman.

"Come on…" Sanada said to everyone. "I need to know if anyone saw anything suspicious."

While everyone evacuated Fuji stared on as tears streaked down his eyes at seeing one of his oldest friend dead… in a place he had once called a safe haven for any lost soul. His eyes traveled down and for the slightest moment he saw the chain that Daichi clung onto.

'That chain and key pendent… it looks like….'

"You're mine Syuusuke… your body won't ever forget… you're soul won't ever forget."

It couldn't be…. Could it?

xXx

Sakura Hotel

"So how's everything now that he wants out?" Kirihara asked setting work on the desk.

A deep sigh was heard from where Ryoma was daydreaming out the window before he swiveled his chair back to face Kirihara with a saddened look.

"Hit me." Ryoma commanded.

"Why?" Kirihara asked a bit alarmed now.

"Because… before I knew it, I had accidentally fallen in love again… isn't it horrible?" Ryoma asked as he opened tear-filled golden eyes at Kirihara. "Isn't my taste horrible? He even shows signs of being no better than Hiruki… so why won't my heart say goodbye?"

Kirihara didn't reply as he felt frozen in place. He didn't know what Ryoma needed more at the moment. Comfort or assurance….yet he wondered when Fuji and Ryoma was going to realize that both are so blindly open with their feelings that the only ones who don't see are just themselves.


A/N: Dang… this chapter was short but an update nonetheless. The next chapter will be a bit longer so do wait for the next one. Till then please leave a review of your thoughts and I will love you lots! :3