Author's Notes: Sorry, folks. I know I said I'd have this out yesterday, but I got side tracked… _ I was writing "Sweet Nothings" chapter 4, "Sweet Actions"; and drawing; AND writing part of a new original story… ^_^;;; Forgive me?

Disclaimer:  As you can probably tell – I don't own Gravitation. I also don't own any of the songs in this self-acclaimed "musical". I'm using actual songs that I thought would fit nicely. Assume that they were written for this musical's purpose. I took a LARGE liberty with the words in one of the songs in this scene – and even if the song is originally sung by a girl, just imagine it an octave lower. ^_^; Don't sue…? Please? Song list at the end of each "scene."

YOUR SONG

The Gravitation Musical

ACT II

SCENE VI

SET – EIRI's apartment, far stage left. The lights on the set are down, so all that is visible is shadowy outlines. EIRI seems to be in the kitchen. SHUICHI is on far stage right, leaning against the stage proscenium.

The orchestra starts in.

SHUICHI

(forlorn)

My gift is my song

(pauses - whispering)

And this one's for you

And you can tell everybody

That this is your song

(looking over to EIRI's apartment)

It may be quite simple

But that's how it's done

(passionately sad)

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

(pauses again)

How wonderful life… (falters)

Is…

(there are tears in his eyes as the orchestra cuts short)

Oh, Yuki…! (enraged) You idiot!! (sobs and slumps wearily) We had a deal…! I didn't finish my lyrics, Yuki… (looking to the apartment longingly) Which means you win by default… I'm supposed to be your slave! But… but you kicked me out… I'm supposed to be… I want to be…!! (hangs his head in defeat)

During his speech the lights on EIRI's apartment come up slowly. He is standing in the kitchen with a portable phone in his hand. It looks as thought he is debating whether to dial or not. By the time SHUICHI finishes, EIRI begins to dial. SHUICHI cell phone rings.

SHUICHI

(picking up the phone and sniffling) Hello…?

EIRI

(opens his mouth to speak, but stops himself)

SHUICHI

(getting annoyed) Hello?

EIRI

(after a quick pause he speaks) It's me.

SHUICHI

(gasps) Yuki?! What--?!

EIRI

(trying to act aloof but seems too pleased to hear his lover's voice) Did you finish your lyrics?

SHUICHI

(hesitant) No.

EIRI

(surprised) We have to be there at the office in twenty minutes, you know.

SHUICHI

(sadly) I know… I… lost inspiration.

EIRI

(catching the hidden undertones – frowns) That means I win by default, doesn't it?

SHUICHI

(perks up) I—yeah.

EIRI

(grinning, but doesn't let it show through his voice) You better pack your bags then. If you're going to be my slave, I'll need you around.

SHUICHI

(there are tears in his eyes again, but this time from joy) You sure make me move from place to place a lot, Yuki…

EIRI

Are you denying me of my right?

SHUICHI

No! I'll pack the second we leave Seguchi's office!

EIRI

Good. (pauses) I'll see you there.

SHUICHI

(relieved) O-OK…

EIRI

Bye.

SHUICHI

Bye…

They both hang up their phones as the orchestra picks up. SHUICHI is trying not to cry, and EIRI is apparently trying not to smile, lest his face might crack.

SHUICHI

(overwhelmed)

My gift is my song

(looking to EIRI's apartment, smiling widely)

And this one's for you

EIRI

(leaning against his fridge, eyes closed, smiling)

You can tell everybody

That this is your song

(opens his eyes)

It may quite simple

But now that's it's done

EIRI and SHUICHI

(heartfelt)

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

(pausing)

How wonderful life is

Now you're in the world

SHUICHI

(suddenly inspired)

I sat on the roof

And I kicked off the moss

Well, some of these verses

Well, they

They got me quite cross

(becoming more energized)

But the sun's been kind

While I wrote this song

(turning to EIRI's apartment – caught up in the moment)

It's for people like you that

Keep it turned on

EIRI

(longingly)

So excuse me for forgetting

But these things I do

(desperate)

You see I've forgotten

If they're green or if they're blue

Well, the thing is

What I really mean

(passionately)

Yours are the sweetest eyes

I've ever seen!

There is a short orchestral interlude. EIRI swallows whatever pride he has left and rushes to his door. Meanwhile SHUICHI is taking shaky steps towards EIRI's apartment, and his pace soon picks up. Just as EIRI nears the door he pauses. SHUICHI reaches out to the set, but stops himself. EIRI spins around and leans his back against the door, completely overwhelmed. SHUICHI leans his side against the wall of the set, equally overwhelmed.  

SHUICHI and EIRI

(pining for each other)

And you can tell everybody

This is your song

It may be quite simple

But now that it's done

SHUICHI

(sudden shushed)

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

(taking a deep breath)

How wonderful life is

Now you're in the world

EIRI

(resigning to the passion of the whole situation – swings open his door)

I hope you don't mind

I hope you don't mind

That I put down in words

(stands in the doorway, pausing)

EIRI and SHUICHI

(gently)

How wonderful life is

EIRI

(throwing his head back)

Now you're in the world!

SHUICHI

(starting his line one beat after EIRI – they both harmonize over each other)

Now you're in the world!

On the last beat of the song, EIRI slams his door shut behind him and SHUICHI runs behind the set. The lights have already started to dim. As the stage goes to black, and EIRI and SHUICHI are behind the set, we hear their voices.

SHUICHI

Yuki!

EIRI

Shuichi…

SHUICHI

I… I finished the lyrics…

EIRI

(sighing) Idiot.

End SCENE VI

End ACT II

Author's Notes: Awww!! It's the last chapter!! ;_;

Some of you said you'd be sorry to see this story go. I am, too. ^_^;; I really liked it, hehe.

Well, I hope all of you enjoyed this and will continue to enjoy my stories to come.

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Song List:

Your Song – (just to humor you all) written by Elton John, arranged by the people that did the Moulin Rogue (yes, dammit, that's arrangement I chose! XP)