Living with Mino was rather enjoyable for Yuu. He liked waking up in the morning and seeing Mino's sleeping face. He loved being greeted with a smile and a kiss. He loved making breakfast together, eating together and heading out of the house together. Of course, there were also their heated nights of love making. Yuu felt like he was becoming addicted to Mino's touch.

On the fourth day of the week Yuu had to help Mayumi with some of her pages. When the work was finished and the three female assistants had left the room, Mayumi looked over at Yuu who was putting his tools away. "Umm Yanase-san, can I talk with you for a bit?"

"Sure, what is it?" Yuu replied wondering what Mayumi wanted to talk about.

"I'm worried. I haven't heard from Abe in days. I know he's probably the last person you want to hear about, but I don't know where he could be."

"I see…Have you gone to his place or maybe where he works?"

"That's the thing Yanase-san, no one knows where he could be and I've gone to his apartment but I never get an answer. I don't know what to do. I was thinking of telling Mino-san, but I don't want to bother him with it."

"I'll tell Mino about it and see if he knows anything. We'll be on the look out."

"Thanks Yanase-san, and be careful. After what Abe did to Mino on his birthday, I worry about you and Mino."

"Don't worry about us. If that guy tries to do anything, I'll seriously kick his ass."

Mayumi smiled in response. Yuu, on the other hand, was growing a little anxious to the thought of Abe not being heard from. It brought a bad feeling to his chest.

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After Yuu told Mayumi he'd take the finished pages to Mino himself, he got on the elevator and thought about what Mayumi had told him. If Abe would have contacted Mino, Mino would have said something about it right? The elevator door opened and Yuu stepped outside. He walked his way over to the Emerald Department and wasn't surprised to see all of the editors hard at work and nearly dying.

"I've brought Mayumi-sensei's pages," Yuu said as he walked over to his lover. Mino looked up at him and smiled. If it wasn't for Yuu, Mino would have probably died of exhaustion and fast food.

"Thanks. I'll take a look at them at once," Mino replied while he took the stack of pages from Yuu and started to examine them.

"Um, do you mind if we go somewhere to talk? There's something Mayumi-sensei wanted me to inform you about." Yuu didn't feel comfortable talking to Mino about personal matters in front of the editors. Hatori was an exception, but everyone else was unaware that the two men were lovers.

"Sure. Takano-san, I'm going to take a minute break. I'll be right back."

Takano looked up from his work and nodded. Mino stood up and walked out of the department and into the rest room with Yuu following behind. They were the only two in there which made it even better for Yuu. Mino turned around and faced his lover. "What did Mayumi want you to tell me?"

"She said that she hasn't heard from Abe in a while and she's worried. She's gone to check his apartment and his work place, but nothing. Have you heard from him?"

"No, I haven't. I wonder where he could be."

"Mino, this isn't good. He could be plotting something to hurt you or me. You understand that we have to be cautious until someone finds out where he is."

"I understand. You don't have to worry Yuu-chan."

"What time do you think you're going to leave here? I can wait for you so we can head back to my place together."

"I probably won't leave until eleven or midnight. You should go on without me. I wouldn't want you to wait that long."

"Mino…"

"I'll be okay. Hatori is going to leave around the same time so we can take the same train together."

Yuu sighed in relief. "Alright, that sounds good. I'll take my leave then. I'll make you something so you can eat once you get home."

Mino moved in closer and wrapped his arms around Yuu. He leaned down and kissed him before leaning away and smiling. "I'd like that. Also, make room for dessert."

"Eh? But I think we're out of ice cream. And there isn't anything dessert like in the fridge…"

Mino looked a little surprised and then burst out laughing. Yuu glared at him. "What?"

"Yuu-chan is too adorable. When I said dessert, I was talking about you."

A crimson blush appeared on Yuu's face as he started to understand. He averted his gaze and softly muttered, "Of course I'll make room for that." Mino smiled and pecked a gentle kiss on Yuu's forehead before letting him go.

"I should get back before Takano-san comes and gets me. I'll see you at home."

"See you at home," Yuu replied with a small smile. He liked knowing that Mino saw his place as their home. It created a warm and fuzzy feeling within his chest and he never wanted it to go away.

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The train ride home was a peaceful one. Yuu took the time to read the latest edition of his favorite manga The Kan. He made a mental note that he'd have to talk about it with Chiaki when they got the chance to hang out. Yuu made it to his stop and began to walk the short distance to his home. He thought about what to make for Mino. He wasn't aware that someone was following closely behind until he heard a voice call out his name. Yuu stopped and quickly turned around. There, in front of him, was Abe, carrying a metal pipe in his hand and a grin on his face.

"It's been a while Yuu. Your skin looks too damn smooth. Have you been doing my boyfriend every night?"

"You mean my lover. Yeah, we've been doing it. I'm sure you'd be doing the same with Shiro if he wasn't locked up," Yuu answered back with rage.

"I should have known I couldn't count on him. That's why I decided to take things into my own hands. I don't think Mino would want a guy who can't please him, don't you think?" Abe hit the metal pipe against his hand as he started to approach Yuu. Yuu prepared himself for the first attack. It didn't take long before Abe swung the metal pipe towards Yuu. He missed but quickly swung again. Yuu dodged the blow and quickly went to grab the metal pipe. Abe kicked Yuu away and swung the metal pipe on the side of Yuu's head. Yuu fell to the ground, grasping onto his head in pain, but before he could do anything else, Abe swung the metal pipe again, only this time at Yuu's leg, repeatedly.

Yuu felt the pain and tried his best to get away from the blows. But while he tried to move away, Abe took the opportunity and swung the metal pipe towards Yuu's back. Yuu could hear the laughter coming from Abe who seemed to be enjoying the damage he was creating.

"Let this be a lesson Yanase. I'm the only one who can love and screw around with Mino. Your time is up. Mino's going to be back in my arms, touching my skin, kissing my lips, and submitting to me in every way. You'll be a distant memory."

The thought of Mino back with Abe made Yuu feel sick. He didn't want to imagine Mino showing the lunatic any passion. He had caused too much damage in their lives and Yuu wasn't going to let it continue. He didn't know how, but the love he had for Mino and the anger he had towards Abe, gave him the strength to dodge the next blow to his body, get up and slam Abe onto the ground. The two struggled, trying to gain dominance over the metal pipe. Yuu leaned down and bit Abe's hand as hard as he could and earned a loud scream from the other man.

Abe let go of the metal pipe. Yuu didn't waste any time and swung the metal pipe against Abe's head causing him to go unconscious. Yuu dropped the metal pipe and moved to check Abe's pulse, thanking the heavens that he was still alive. He didn't want to be a murderer but he wanted to do something to defend himself and Mino. Yuu stood up and started to move away from Abe, limping his way back towards the direction of his house. But it was no use. Yuu lost consciousness and fell to the ground about a foot away from Abe. The two were lying passed out on the ground together while the ones they loved were unaware.

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O_O How was that? I hope it was good enough for the wait! Sorry I haven't updated in a while! I've been busy and lacked motivation to write ;_; But no worries, I updated didn't I? :D Any way, the next chapter will be the last chapter to this story! ^_^ I'm pretty excited and sad that it's going to come to an end but I'll try my best to make it a good ending.

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