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Fai was still rather shocked by Doumeki and Watanuki's forgiveness, but he was well aware that the others would not forgive him so easily. In fact it would be a miracle if Yukito could even look at him again, only he didn't believe in miracles. But then how could he explain Kurogane loving him? Since Kurogane had come into his life it seemed as though the events that followed were surreal, parts of which were like a dream and others were nightmares.
At the moment however he decided to just enjoy the gifts he had been given. The gifts of friendship and love.
"The nurse said you could leave today," Watanuki said, "We rented some hotel rooms since we figured it was probably not a good idea for you to be staying in the apartment."
"Thanks," Fai said as Doumeki and Kurogane packed up Fai's bags to take downstairs where a taxi was waiting to drive them to the hotel.
As the pair left the room, Watanuki turned to face Fai with a serious expression.
"What is it?" Fai asked, nervous by Watanuki's sudden change in demeanor.
"I talked to Yuko, she told me what your partner gave up for your sake. I want to know if you resent his decision?"
"What?" Fai asked in shock.
"It's just, you kind of remind me of how I used to be. Before I fell in love with Doumeki I was really depressed. You see my parents died when I was really young, they were the only family I had. I remember thinking that I should have died too. I felt so worthless, so alone. I hated when people would make sacrifices for me or get hurt because of me. I guess on some level I blamed myself for what happened to my parents and I never wanted anyone else to suffer for my sake. But then Doumeki came, and in a way he saved me from myself. He gave me a reason to live and showed me that if I allowed myself to be hurt it would only end up hurting those who cared about me." Watanuki grabbed Fai's hands in his, "I want you to know you have people who really care about you and would be devastated if anything happened to you!"
Fai didn't know what to say. He wasn't used to this, having friends who cared for him. So overcome was he, he thought if he spoke he might cry.
Finaly he whispered, "Thank you."
At that moment Doumeki and Kurogane returned.
"Ready to get out of here?" Kurogane asked coming to stand beside Fai.
"Yup, all set Kuro-dumpling," Fai replied, standing to follow the others out of the room.
After about twenty minutes of tedious paper work at the desk and about a thirty minute ride in the taxi they arrived at the hotel.
It was a rather impressive building, Fai noticed. Indeed it was, towering above the city at forty floors tall and painted ivory white with beautiful gold detailing. Inside the lobby was carpeted in a deep green and the walls were gold. Little plush armchairs furnished the room, the perfect place for a weary traveler to sit and have a cup of coffee.
The group strode to the front desk, where Watanuki told the plump woman working there their names and informed them he had made a reservation for two bedrooms.
"Oh, yes," she said, smiling warmly at the boys, "Here are you room keys."
Watanuki thanked her and the four of them rode the elevator to the twelfth floor. Once they exited they quickly located their rooms.
"This one's yours," Watanuki said gesturing to one of the rooms, "You can go in and freshen up and then we'll all go get something to eat."
With that Watanuki and Doumeki disappeared into their room.
"Okay," Kurogane said, opening the door, "I'm going to go take a shower. You should take a nap you still seem pretty tired after-"
Kurogane stopped dead when he saw that they had a rather surprising guest.
Please review! Also I received a question about Kurogane and Fai's ages, Kurogane is seventeen and Fai is sixteen.