Hey everyone! Here I am again, with the fifth chapter of Which One? Pick One!
A big shout to everyone who reviewed the story! I'm sorry I wasn't able to give thanks to y'all…so to make up for it, here goes. Nightstar- a M/Y love story IS possible! Alina-Greys- thanks for the compliment. I know how you feel…seeing two gorgeous guys like Yaten and Heero fight over me is truly appreciated. ^_^ Venus of Love- thanks for the flattering remark. Make up your mind girl! I've seen the episode you told me and yes, Minako breaking Yaten's emotional barrier is totally cool! Minako's fan- I can't decide for you but I sympathize with the way you're feeling. I feel them, too. Serenity-Kaiba- you're the best! Thanks for the review! *kneels and chants* I'm not worthy… Sadie Joyce- yep, I'm definitely kawaii. Oh, sorry! You were talking about my fic! How silly of me. LOL! - Minako Tsukino Kou- great reason! I've never seen a jealous Heero, either. Angelofvenus_13- I'll make that Trowa/Mina fic you requested, just as you ordered. ^_^ I'll tell you more about it soon. Aphrodite- wow! That's a big compliment coming from you. ^_^ you're too kind for words. Transcendent- thanks for your support. *cries* go ahead, blame it all on FF.net. I'll try that suggestion next time. Aino Yuy- there you are, oh great one! Sorry about the spelling errors. I'm afraid you might catch some more in this chapter. Thanks for the review! V-babe- ok, girl! Hehehe…you've made your point. Thanks for letting me know the pair. StarAngel- thanks for the evaluation! Lina- I have a pretty good guess on the pair you want. ^_^ thanks for the review! Key- thanks pal! Jade Stellar- hmm…possessive Heero…A Possessive He[e]ro. That's a nice title! Ehehehe…*mutters* damn corny jokes!
I wrote this chapter coz some of you still haven't decided yet on which they should pick. So tell you lot, I've written a short chapter to help you choose. I'll post the next one soon.
PLEASE READ NOTES AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER
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CHAPTER 5- From Yaten
"Oh yeah!" uttered Seiya as he emerged from his room, his hair wet and only a towel was wrapped around his waist. "Nothing beats a long warm bath!"
Taiki, who was seated on the couch, looked up from the book he was reading and raised an eyebrow in question. "You know, you could have told me that wonderful bit of information after you got dressed and decent," he commented. His younger brother just laughed and ran his fingers through his hair.
"Hey, smart guy, have you seen Yaten?"
"I'm sure Yaten appreciates a nice shower as much as the next person but I don't think he'll approve of you when he sees you in just a towel," Taiki said. The other boy stared at him blankly for a moment.
"Sooo…where is he?" Seiya queried.
"In the music room," he conceded.
"Thanks!" He turned the knob and slightly opened the door, just enough for him to peek through. A loud bang escaped the crack and Seiya had to back off a bit. He peered in again and stuck his head inside. "Umm…Yaten? You're not becoming tone deaf, are you?" No one answered so he came inside. "Yaten…?"
"What are you doing here in that skimpy get-up? You think I'd be amused?" yelled the silver-haired boy. He was behind his keyboard, frowning as if he just got mobbed.
"With that temper, you should've been a fiery redhead instead of silver," teased Seiya. But he did notice a great change. Yaten is always grumpy but the way he was scowling right now, it was far from just simple grumpiness. "Listen," he continued as if he wasn't roared at just moments ago. "Do you think you could let me use that gray tie of yours? The expensive silk one? I kinda have a formal appointment in a few hours and I want to look my best."
"Didn't you hear what I said earlier?"
Seiya waved and turned to go to his brother's room. "Hey, thanks Yaten!" he called over his shoulder. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of it." After closing the door, Seiya heaved a deep sigh and Taiki walked up to him.
"Grumpy?"
"Scary!" corrected Seiya. He opened the door to Yaten's room and began rummaging around the closet with his brother following him inside. "Taiki, I don't know if it's just me but have you…"
"…noticed anything different about Yaten?" Taiki continued. He sat on the bed and looked around the room. Even the atmosphere here is filled with melancholy, he thought. Just then, they heard a frustrated grumble from the door and saw their other brother leaning against the frame.
"What are you doing in my room?" he said calmly.
Taiki stood up and put his hands in his pockets. "What is happening with you, Yaten Kou?" he demanded calmly. "You weren't like this before we got here. It was your idea to go back and you were so excited then. Look at you now!"
The silver-haired boy crossed the room and sat on his bed, his elbows propped on his knees. "Have you ever felt like you wanted something so desperately that you were willing to sacrifice everything just to get it?" he whispered.
"That deep, huh?" Seiya interjected as he separated himself from the closet and sat next to his troubled brother. He put a comforting arm around his shoulders and gave him a slight jab. "Want to talk about it?"
Yaten groaned. He always wanted to ask for his brothers' help especially at the present situation. He just wasn't good at opening up, and probably never will be. "You know that sensation when your stomach growl and instinctively, you know you're hungry and go eat. You don't know exactly what it is you want to have but you just got to have it. You know the feeling but you don't know what it is exactly." He heaved another sigh and continued.
"I remember that time down by the lake, we were talking about the prowling monsters and she clutched on to my arm, I felt like for the first time in my entire life someone other than our princess wanted my help. She wanted it, not just needed it. She chose me to protect her and I felt like I should. Like I honestly wanted to. And then at the audition, she shone more than the rest of the batch and I feel wretched at that time coz I thought she was just like the rest of the groupies. But she changed my mind and even told me that I shine the brightest. And from then on, I've known for sure that no one can alter my principles the way she did. She gave me life, guys. Something I gave up on a when we lost the Princess but she gave it back to me. When we left, I thought it was the end of it. I won't remember her anymore. Well, I thought wrong.
And know I'm back, I find her with one guy and she's so happy. I know that it's wrong but I want her…I need her. I need her like I needed her then though I was unsure. I want her to be happy but how am I supposed to know if she'll be happier with him than with me? I just don't know what to do anymore…"
They were quiet for a moment or two, when suddenly Seiya spoke up. "There's only one thing to do, Yaten. We gotta fight!"
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Darn it! I know that it was short and kinda lame but please note that I only did this without any drafts or anything. I'm impulsive…what can I say?! Now, you gotta tell me how it was so I can contradict it a bit with Heero. Ok, so maybe 'contradict' is not the correct word but just so I can have conflicting thought so I'll be able to give you guys a hard time deciding. Ehehehehe…just kidding! Honestly, please review! Only about 2 or 3 chapters to go before you find out who Minako will end up with so cast in your votes, now! Oh! And sorry if the thank you's are long. Please bear with me…just for now! ^_^ see you all next chapter! ßjd-anney
