Wow, I'm pretty much at a loss for words.  The responses I have been getting are great and I am really flattered.  I've written other stuff and I've never had such a response!!!  I'm soooo happy!!!  I'm glad you guys are enjoying this. Review it!!!  Read some of my other stuff and review, I'd appreciate it!  Thanks!!!

            Disclaimer: Blah…these are dumb…but I guess they serve some purpose…if it keeps me from getting sued I'll comply.  As I have said before I don't own Fushigi Yuugi or these characters…but we know that, don't we?

Leaves:

Day 2: Operation Clean-up: Back up cont.

By Meg-chan

            "I love ya…"

            The words echoed in Chichiri's head like a cry in the night.  At first he wondered if he had heard him right.  It was too good to be true.  Like they say, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.  As much as he wanted to believe it, Chichiri was having trouble accepting what Tasuki was saying.  As much as he wanted it, he never had guessed in a hundred years that Tasuki would feel the same way.  He stayed silent

            "Chiri?  Are ya okay?  Aw shit, what an idiot I am…"

            "Ie, Tasuki…no, that's not it.  Do you really mean it?  You love me?"

            Tasuki nodded his head fervently.  He loved Chichiri with all his heart and he had wanted him to know more than anything, but now that he did know, he wasn't sure if it was the right thing to have done.  "Chiri, I love ya with all my heart and soul.  I have for a long time, and I want ya ta be with me forever.  I understand if ya don't feel the same way" as he said this, he dropped his eyes as a tear began to well up "but I hope that ya still will want to be my friend.  I can deal with that."  But he wasn't sure if he could.

            "Tasuki…" Chichiri reached out and put his hand under the chin of the younger man.  He raised his head and looked into the amber eyes of the fiery man.  Chichiri saw the tears escape his eyes and slide down his cheek.  This man was crying over him?  Tasuki had always seemed so strong.  He showed his emotions when he wanted to, but never like this.  He couldn't believe it; he must really care for him.  A flash of understanding went through Chichiri's eye; Tasuki loved him.  He honestly loved him.  Tasuki looked into eye and saw it there himself. 

            Chichiri knew what he had to do to keep his friend and love close to him.  He leaned in a brushed his lips gently against the younger man's.  A current like electricity shot through both of their bodies.  Chichiri pulled away and looked at the other man in wonder.  Tasuki looked at him with a look that asked if he had felt the same thing.  It was obvious that they both had felt it.  Chichiri was scared by it, he was afraid of the pain that came with falling in love.  He voiced his opinion  "Tasuki, I'm…I'm scared"

            The younger man smiled, and replied in a manner that showed the serious side of him and the fact that his vocabulary wasn't as bad as most people thought, "Damn Chiri, I'm scared as hell.  But that feeling, I know you felt it too, I can sense it, and living with that feeling and with you is worth enduring the pains that may assault us.  I want to be with you, and for that I will do anything.  If you can find it in your heart to put aside the fears of your past and to love me I will be the happiest man on earth."

            With that Chichiri smiled again and looked at Tasuki with unmistakable love in his face.  The older man knew he could never be truly happy if he didn't admit his feelings and forget the chance of pain.  If one spent all o their time worrying about the risks that came with life, they would never do anything, nor would they ever experience true love and joy.  That was more important than a few moments pain.  "Of course I can no da.  I love you, and if I try to hide any longer in my fear I could never forgive myself.  I really do love you, and nothing will ever tear me away from you now that I have you no da."

            With that said, Tasuki leaned in hovered an inch away from his new loves face.  He softly whispered, "I love you Chiri-chan…" He then kissed him hard, the younger man pushing his body into the other man's.  Chichiri brought his arms up and placed them around Tasuki's neck.  The blue haired man lost his balance and fell backwards into the pile of leaves once more, and he once again with Tasuki on top of him.  How ever, this time he made no move to get up or move his friend. 

            When they finally broke apart, Chichiri took a moment to catch his breath, all the while staring into the eyes of the man he loved.  "I love you too Tas-chan no da."

Tasuki replied, "I promise that I always will love ya.  I will never cause ya pain if I can help it.  Just stay with me."

TBC…

Well????  Come on, come on, what do you think??  Did you like it?  Did you hate it??  I want to know these things.  Is there anything you think I could do better??  Your comments as always are much appreciated.  Arigato!!!!

~meg-chan