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Letters From You

I had a very hard time waking up this morning. I think it's nerves... I mailed that letter off to Mairu, and let's just say I'm not expecting a very nice response. It's Monday right now.

I know, I know. We skipped a few days, ne? But really, we would all get bored if I described every day to you. No, it's better to skip around.

I know most people wish for those exciting lives where something major and eventful happens all the time, but I like things being as quiet as they have been. I come from a place where everything is a big deal, so trust me. Sometimes, it's better to have a quiet life.

Today, work was very uneventful. Everything about today was uneventful. Actually, I'm pretty glad for this. Delic is off today, and as far as I know, he doesn't have a gig. I think it'll be nice to go home and relax with him alone for a while.

It's a beautiful sunny day outside, as to be expected in Spring. People are all out and about, and I'm excited just to see how everything seems to be in bloom this time of year. It's been warm since I moved here, but the weather is getting hotter every day.

Delic is still buried under the covers when I walk in. I grin impishly and pounce on him, attempting to wake him up. He groans and rolls over, bringing me with him.

"Delic!" I whine in protest as he pulls me against his sweaty body. "Why the hell are you so sweaty?"

"Mmmmmnnnghhh..."

"...That wasn't even close to being a logical response."

He nuzzles into his pillow and cracks open a hazy magenta orb.

"Good morning..." he grumbles.

"More like good afternoon. Are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm good," Delic says.

"You're awfully sweaty just from sleeping..."

"Oh, right. Sorry, I got cold earlier so I put more covers on the bed. I guess I went a little overboard," he grins.

"I'd say so if you're sleeping in your own sauna," I laugh, noting the extra thick flannel blanket he has under the original comforter. "How on Earth were you cold? It feels wonderful outside."

"It does? I haven't been out there today, obviously."

"Ugh, I know that! I'm just telling you!"

"Heh. How was work?"

"Usual. How were your dreams?"

"Usual. You were being a slut. It was more like real life cinema."

"I'm not a slut!" I huff, appalled at the suggestion.

"Haha! You are too! You're my slut!"

"What a god-awful term to call your own lover! I can't believe you would call me that!"

"Right, I forget sometimes that you don't understand certain terms. It only means that you like having sex with me enough to seduce me. You know you've been teasing a lot lately," he explains.

"It's not so much teasing if I actually deliver on it."

"True. But I never get tired of you anyway~."

I sigh and run my hands through his blonde hair. Usually, it would disgust me to have my hands coated in someone else's sweat, but Delic's doesn't bother me anymore. I guess because I've had it all over me on several occasions.

"You're so beautiful..." he mumbles quietly.

"I am?"

"Don't be stupid. Of course you are. I never get tired of looking at you..."

I smile at him and kiss his lips gently. I'm actually a little taken aback when he doesn't immediately try to deepen it. He pulls away from me first.

"Chibiya, I love you."

"...I love you too."

"I've never...never loved anyone...like I love you..."

I quirk a brow, not sure why he's being so utterly adorable right now. It's a little unsettling.

"Delic?" I ask.

His hand moves to my face and his fingers rest on my lips.

"I'm just really...glad you're here..."

"Where else would I be?"

"I don't want you to be anywhere else..."

I decide to just be quiet and let him not make sense.

"Promise... Promise me you'll always stay here... Promise..."

I try to look into his eyes, but he's already closed them. Delic is fast asleep again. I suppose he must have been half-asleep the whole time.

Sighing, I shift out of his grasp and cover him up again. It's understandable that he would still be exhausted. His schedule makes him have the oddest sleeping pattern in the world. I'm nice enough to sacrifice our time together so he can sleep. After all, how many days did he spend just lying in bed with me when I was sick?

I look around the small apartment for something to do. Immediately, I'm greeted with a task. Our apartment is filthy. There are clothes all over the place! Not to mention random bits of trash here and there. Honestly, I haven't paid much attention to it lately. I suppose I'm having some sort of cleaning spell at the moment though, because it's all I can think to do.

Luckily, we have no laundry at all. Delic did that the day before yesterday, so we don't have to do it again for a week. I straighten everything up, throwing away the papers I dub to be useless.

Delic shifts on the bed restlessly, and I'm led to believe it's due to a bad dream or something. I walk over to him and caress his face, smiling softly at the look of confusion on his face.

"Not... Not ready..." he mumbles into the pillow.

I laugh to myself while I kiss the top of his head. It's at this moment my phone decides to ring.

"Shit, shit, shit..." I mumble as I hurriedly try to answer it before the loud ringtone wakes the sleeping blonde.

"Hello?" I say, whispering until I leave the bedroom.

"Hibiya! How was your day today?" Seiji's voice fills my ear.

"Uh...fine? Why?"

"...Seriously? Dude, are you being for real?"

"Yes? It's just a Monday... Was something supposed to happen?"

"Holy fuck, Hibiya! I'm coming over right now!"

"W-Wait, what? Why? Delic is asleep and-"

"Be there in a bit!" And the phone clicks as he hangs up.

Instantly, I'm hit with confusion. What's the big deal here? I decide that Seiji is crazy, and I'll tell him so when he gets here.

I shuffle on my feet with impatience. I know I've only been cleaning to avoid checking the mail. Usually I check it on my way up, but right now I just really don't want to...

Somehow, my legs decide to move me downstairs to our mailbox. I enter the key and turn it, opening the tiny container. As expected, there's a letter there addressed to me. I hold it away from me like it's on fire as I walk back upstairs.

I move beside Delic, resting my head on his chest as I open it. I feel better with him near me. He grumbles and wraps his arm around me, and I decide now is as good a time as any to have my heart broken.

With trembling hands, I open the letter.

Dear Hibiya,

I'm actually glad you wrote me. Kururi said I was hard on you last time. I suppose she's right, since I could see in your face that you were being sincere when you apologized. I realized a long time ago that none of what happened was your fault. I hope you know that too. I know you don't believe that though. You were always the type to shoulder everything. Kururi says that will be your downfall. I'd watch it if I were you. Kururi is always right you know. I'd say it's time we all forgot about our awful upbringing. It's not as if being bitter about it will change anything. The universe will handle Father, and we can handle ourselves. I know you're hoping I can get out soon and we can reconnect, but I can honestly tell you right now that I like it in here. Being in this place makes me feel like I'm not the only insane person in society. Maybe you'd like it here too? Haha, I'm only kidding. Get that sour look off your face, brother. To answer you, I do love to read. It's my favorite hobby here. The nurses give me such amazing books. You should bring me some of yours. I'd love to have you read to me again. I can see the sunset fine from my room. Of course, my window is barred, but I can see it all the same. It's been wonderful writing to you, and I really enjoyed your letter. I'd love for you to visit, but if you just want to write for a little while, I'm fine with that too. Try not to overanalyze everything so much. I know you're trying to decipher any hidden things I might have written in this letter. I assure you, it's just an ordinary letter. You need to pay more attention to the big picture, and less on trivial things. If you want an example, try looking at a calendar. I bet you don't even know what today is.

Love,

Mairu

P.S. My hand didn't fall off either, so I guess we can keep writing.

I'm smiling like an idiot when I finish the letter. When a tiny sniffle escapes me, I lift my hand up to my eyes to find tears are falling. When did I start crying? Ah, probably as soon as I realized she wasn't going to rip my heart out.

"Chibiya? You alright?" Delic's gruff voice asks from beside me. I look up at him to see him watching me. Another tiny sob escapes me, and I bury my face in his chest.

"Chibiya!"

"M-Mairu...! She... She loves me still!"

His hands massage my back softly and he chuckles.

"Everyone loves you. It's hard not to."

I only hug him tightly around the neck and drink in his wonderful scent. If I was to die right now, I would die completely happy and without regret.

A loud knock at the door makes me squeak in surprise and pull away from the warm blonde.

"Hibiya! Hibiya, open this damn door!" Seiji shouts.

"What the hell?" Delic growls.

"Seiji! The door's unlocked, just stop yelling!"

He bursts in the front door, then into our bedroom. He studies me quietly, his dark eyes looking thoughtful.

"Why are you crying?" he asks.

"Happy tears," I shrug, lifting to sit on the edge of the bed to face him. "Now, why are you here?"

"Dude! It's May 4th!"

My mouth drops in shock, but Delic still looks lost.

"So?" he asks.

"So? So! Hibiya is officially 22 years old now!"

Both of them turn to me, Seiji grinning madly and Delic's face stretching into a smile big enough to rival Seiji's. Mairu was right, I had no idea.

Happy birthday to me, I guess.

Sachi: Kinda short for this story. I think the chapters may get short for a little bit. I have to stretch it out to 50 chapters so I can reach my goal!

Hibiya: I hate short chapters.

Delic: Are you going to tell them when your planned angst bomb is starting?

Sachi: Ah, yes. Chapter 39 is when it starts. I think chapters 40-50 will be the ultra-sad ones. That's when you're going to start hating me. Ahaha, I can't wait!

Hibiya: Weirdo...

Delic: Agreed.

Sachi: Review because I love them! Pretty please?