Redemption_Moon : Yes , yes , I'm late for this week's update . And it's a bit short too . O__O;; But I'm sure many will be glad with this week's post ne ? ^___~
This chapter is dedicated to Dark Demigoddess for typing a review for me even with a sprained wrist !! ^__^
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It was another day . He could feel it in his bones .
He dreamt of Ken last night ; he dreamt that they were having dinner at his flat , with only soft music keeping them company and candle lights flickering and the rain drumming softly outside .
It was different from before , because now , even in his dreams , he knew Ken could never be awake . Ken was asleep ; imprisoned in a deep slumber ... maybe there wasn't even a hope of him ever waking up again ...
He heard the faint chirps of birds from outside the window and the wind whispering gently through the empty branches . Again , he had fallen asleep with his head on Ken's bed and his hand clasping Ken's tightly as if he couldn't bear to let go in the night .
He let go of Ken's hand " Guten morgen , liebe ." He murmured softly with a fond smile as he raised his aching head .
He felt stiff and his limbs seemed to creak with every damned move . Blinking sleep away , he stood up and shook his head to clear away the fog .
Yohji must have gone home the night before when he fell asleep .
Hell , he owed the bastard a lot . He should get him something expensive for his birthday – the damned bastard like expensive stuff .
He yawned and raked his hand through his hair ; and frowned in dismay to know that they were in tight stubborn knots which refused to give way . " Tch ..."
He felt a shitload better than he did last night ; and he wondered what the hell Yohji gave him to drink before he crashed . He rotated his head , getting the kinks out of his neck with every painful crack .
Maybe he'd have time to go get a cup of coffee and drive home to his flat for a shower and some breakfast . Damn , he was hungry . Then he'd go and talk to Yohji about that doctor ...
He was acutely aware of the sound of his boots echoing all throughout the small room . Not a sound was to be heard in the outside corridor .
Was it really that early ?
He glanced at his watch . " 5 : 30 ."
The sun wasn't even up yet and here he was , for some inexplicable reason , up and awake ... and he normally wasn't even awake until twelve when he wasn't working .
He was about to walk away when he saw something that caught his eye . A tiny twitch , a small flicker ; like a candle swaying under a breeze .
Was he imagining things ?
Or did Ken's pale hand just move for one brief moment ?
He turned and walked back , a tiny frown bringing his eyebrows together ; his heart thudding with fearful anticipation . He licked his dry lips as he gazed without blinking at the unmoving boy before him .
He stood there for several moments , not wavering as he gazed carefully for any sign of movement . There was none .
Reluctantly , he pulled away . He was probably just tired and he knew he should be sleeping it off instead of going away ; but he wanted to know if Ken had a chance ...
Once more he turned back and walked quickly to the door . He didn't want to have another illusion raising his hopes uselessly . His hand turned the knob and he stepped out into the corridor .
Suddenly , he froze , and his startled jade eyes turned and rested on the brunette lying on the white bed .
There was no more movement , but this time , it was a faint moan , calling his name. " S...chu ...?"
A huge grin spread on his face and within a second he was towering over Ken's bedside , clutching Ken's hand protectively in his . " How's your sleep , kid ?" He asked , toning down his grin into an feigned amused smirk .
His eyes were still closed , but his ashen lips turned up in a weak smile . " It was fine ... I dreamt of you ." It was the smile that Schuldich had been waiting for . It was that smile that he sacrificed everything for ... and it was that smile that Schuldich would give his life to protect .
" That's good ... Ken ..." He almost choked on his own voice .
The grey eyes slowly fluttered open , as if butterflies gently alighted for one brief moment before soaring away and he could once more see the foggy orbs .
He stifle back the itchy feeling at the back of his throat and squeezed Ken's hand . " ... I missed you ."
Ken gave a faint chuckle , as if still testing his voice . " I'm glad ." And he buried his head into Schuldich's chest and was engulfed by his lover's warm embrace .
Outside , the sun was spreading its brilliant golden rays , as if blessing them to a happy life .
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Redemption_Moon : Lately , I've been getting less and less reviews . Does that mean that people are getting tired of me ? X( *bawls*
*sniffles* Anyway , right now , I'm holding a survey . Let's say I go round and write some mushy icky fluffy stuff out of the blue ; what would be the most romantic date Ken and his pair could have ? Who knows , you just might see in This ficcie eh ?
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Ketty : I'm glad you are ! Please keep on reading and reviewing ! It's more fun that way ! ^___~
Ariestar48 : Hmmm , yes . No one fell sick or died in chapter 22 ... maybe I should kill Yohji off ... eh ? *laughs at expression of Ariestar48's face* I was just kidding , kidding , kidding . ^__^
Schu-chan : Yes , it is , isn't it ? I'm happy too ! ^___^
Manx16 : Actually , I'm not getting it up quickly . I post once in a week , and it's either I'm late or on time . But I've never posted twice in one week (unless I find a reason to celebrate by posting two chapters in a week) And no , I won't rush the chapters to make the 25 mark . I only wanted it to end at twenty-five , but since there is no apparent way to do that , I just have to march on without looking back . Don't worry , I won't compromise the story for the limit I was aiming for ; for my readers' sake and for mine . ^___^ I'm glad we're friends again , for a moment there , you scared me O___O;;
Mariki : *Leg is notably getting shorter with gnawing* Ahhhh NOOOOO ! *runs away at the threat of not reviewing* Ah , you mean Cry of the Captive ? Yes , I was thinking of reviving that one too , although it wasn't too warmly received . I still like it though , (probably because I have a fascination for the WWII era) so there's probably a chance of me continuing it some time or another . (I already have half an update written out) *grabs whip and chews on it*
Chahiya : *patspats* Yes , *ponders* he IS in remission , isn't he ? *stares at muse* It's probably because he had a day off last week (I was sleeping in class for a whole day and was totally counterproductive) ^___^
KyraEnsui : Yohji is a great guy here , ne ? ^__^ But of course , Ken and Schu are better !
Ran Mouri : My God ! The threats I've been getting are starting to be threatening ! (O__O does that make any sense to you guys at all ?) I've seen axes and swords and e-mail guns brandished at me as well as threats of taking away my Kenken and other horrible stuff ! Ooooh ! The horror , the horror !!!
Zeto : Yes , they are ! ^___^ *sighs in relief* Oh , goodie . Now I have an ally ! ^___^
Dark Demigoddess : O.O;; Ah , anou ... Be happy first , Ken is AWAAAAAKKKKEEE ! kekeke ... Oh , what happened to your wrist ? I greatly value this review then, for you sacrificed the pain just to type a review for me. Waaaaah ! Arigatou !!! *glomps you* Here then , I updated ! And this chapter is dedicated to none other than you !
Misura : Yes , actually I did notice . O__O;; People are getting so paranoid these days . Am I really THAT sadistic eh ? See ? Things are getting better ! Ken is awake and he and Schu are back together again , what more could a crazy fangirl ask for ?