Dead Roses:
Chapter Three: Shine On.
(Epilogue.)
By: Naomi Hunter.
So, Ryuuichi was released from the Hospital okay and stuff. Luckily I got the pills out soon enough that they didn't do any harm. He's not entirely free, though. They're making him go to therapy and get psychoanalyzed and stuff. So, he's taking another hiatus from Nittle Grasper. He comes to record with me a lot. He loves to watch and cheer me on with Kumagorou. We've also done a few singles together; I'd bet Yuki would be proud, the lyrics are awesome.
He's really getting better, though. He's happy now--really happy, not that bottled, artificial stuff. He tells me everything and I listen, I'm happy to do so, too. We love each other so much. He still has his quirks--like putting Kumagorou in another room when we have sex to "keep him innocent"--but, it's cute. If he didn't have them, he wouldn't be Ryuuichi, my Beloved Ryuuichi.
He lays next to me, tonight, sprawled out comfortably, his exposed body illuminated only by moonlight. He smiles at me and sighs.
"Pika, pika, Shu-chan…" I smile, kissing him passionately on the lips, then rested my head next to his. You keep shining, too, Ryuuichi.
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Shuichi's asleep beside me. I can't stop smiling. He's right, I really am happy. Kumagorou is happy, too. We got him another boy bunny, named Sumagorou. After a big fight, my mother decided to leave me alone. I still send her money, though. I learned to deal with my problems and all that feel-good crap. It sounds like a load of bullshit, but it's not all that bad. I also learned that people actually cared about me and were worried. Hm, who knew. But, I'm past that now, and soon, Nittle Grasper's gonna come back with a vengeance and take the world by storm. I smile again, well, lets start with Japan.
Oh, and Ps, when I got back, I asked Tohma if he was mad about me for the crayon on the floor. He just started to cry and held me tight. I asked him again, afraid that he was mad, but he said "No, not at all."
[Ende.]