Disclaimer: I don't own the troopers. Only Tomo and I'm not so sure I want him....

Warnings: Shounen-ai..... Seiji/Touma and another pairing.... hehe.

Sry 'bout all the grammer and/or spelling mistakes. Can't be helped. As always I'll go back through and fix the mistakes.

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kawaii kitsune - Your review was for the sixth chapt and I dunno if you've read the others but I'll respond anywayz. Poor Seiji, indeed. thx for the review, btw.

Rehiniel - Sry it took longer than it usually does. I was havin' some problems comin' up with how I wanted it to sound. I hope that made sense.

Star Light Shadow - Glad ya think so. You might like this next part then. -=grins=-

Touya's Angel - Yup, ya gotta love it.

inulover28 - Here it is. btw, I'm glad you posted another fic... it has a really great beginning so far.

Hope you guys like this chapt. Plz review when your done reading, even if only to give some pointers. Arigatou.

Nightmares and Sickness

Chapter Sixteen

Realizations

The troopers had disposed of Tomo's body as soon as they could. They decided to bury him by his house, deep in the woods. They figured he deserved that much, but only because they didn't want the body near their house and they didn't want to get the police involved. If they did get them then Touma would surely end up in jail, the judge convicting him of murder, even though it was only to save Seiji's life.

It had been hard for Seiji to get even close to the house that Tomo had brought him prisoner to. They even had to go back to their house when Seiji had a nervous break-down. He was ashamed of himself after it had happened but the others assured him that it was only expected, after all he had gone through something traumatizing; it was sure to leave scars.

The next time the other troopers wanted to have the blonde stay behind while they buried the body. However, Seiji argued against them and convinced them to let him go with. It would be a big blow to his pride if he couldn't get over his fear of the house. Not that it wasn't already damaged from Tomo torturing him and him failing the first time he had tried to go to the house. He got over his fears though and then watched as the others buried Tomo's body; he planned on never going back there again. Not because of the fever but because the place brought back haunting memories that he never wanted to think about.

Seiji had only been getting better under Touma's care. The blue-haired archer stayed by his side, helping him whenever he could and was always glad to do it. Most of the time Seiji wouldn't even ask him to do anything anyway since he was trying to keep what pride he had left. The blonde was also having less nightmares then before, which was a very good thing. Once in a while the swordsman would have a nightmare about Tomo either coming after him again or going after one of the troopers; sometimes he would relive the torture taht he had endured during the time Tomo had him captured. It would take a long time for the others, mainly Touma, to calm him down and assure him that Tomo was dead and was never coming back, but they did.

It was late and all the stars were out. Seiji was sitting outside staring at the stars with Touma behind him; his arms wrapped tenderly around him.

They had been enjoying the sight together for hours. Once in a while they would talk but no words were needed. They didn't feel uncomfortable with the silence at all.

The peaceful moment was ruined when Seiji started coughing harshly. He groaned. He had forgotten all about his fever while sitting with Touma and was reminded in a very unpleasant way.

"We should get you back inside, koi." Touma was worried about Seiji's health. Thinking that maybe it was too soon for him to go outside. He did have his jacket on and warm clothes, not to mention warmth from Touma's own body, but still..... if Seiji was to get more sick Touma would only blame himself. It's just that the blonde had been stuck inside for so long that he couldn't turn him down when he asked if they could look at the stars together.

The swordsman sighed, knowing that Touma was probably right. After all they had been outside for hours (though it didn't seem like it) and he was still sick. He really didn't want to move, being comfortable where he was. However, he forced himself up and put his hand out to help Touma up.

The archer looked at his hand and rose an eyebrow. Seiji was still weak and might end up actually falling. He smirked, an idea coming to mind. He grabbed Seiji's outstretched hand.

Seiji yelled in surprise when Touma pulled him down onto him. Not expecting the move he didn't have even the slightest chance in preventing his fall.

Touma laughed at Seiji, seeing his look of surprise.

The blonde slapped Touma's arm. "Why'd you do that?"

"So I could do this....." Touma pulled Seiji's face down to his and kissed him deeply.

"Mmmmm... well, I guess I can't disagree with that." Seiji smiled, anger forgotten. Looking down at Touma, still below him. He started to nip at Touma's neck and ran kisses along it. He put his hands under the archer's shirt and gently caressed his well-built chest. He was rewarded with a moan of pleasure from his lover.

Touma had his arms wrapped around Seiji and felt him shaking and even though he was greatly distracted he could feel it. As much as he didn't want to stop Seiji, he knew it would be best for his health if they went back to the house.

"Seiji," He called to get his lover's attention and to control himself, "I love what you're doing but it would probably be best if we at least go inside first. You're still sick."

Seiji frowned and pulled away from Touma. Even though he knew he shouldn't be mad at Touma for stopping him. Touma was the one who prevented him from leaving. They were outside and it was getting colder; he couldn't help but be a little mad. He didn't want his fever to get in the way of things like this.

Touma quickly got up and wrapped his arms around Seiji, once again. "Gomen, but you're still sick and I don't want you to get worse."

Seiji couldn't help but melt into his lover's embrace, his anger leaving him. "Wakarimashita. And don't be sorry, I should be, and I am. I shouldn't have gotten mad at you." The blonde swordsman turned around and gave the archer a kiss that left him wanting more.

Touma stood there staring at Seiji as he walked back. "Kami, he's a tease." He whispered to himself, breathing heavily.

By the time he finally regained his senses Seiji had been half-way to the house already. He ran to catch up with him. The archer's leg was pretty much healed, it only hurt a little now and he no longer had to have someone support him while he walked. It wasn't a good idea for him to run a lot but he could if he needed to.

Touma caught up with Seiji and pushed him against the side of the house and kissed him passionately. "You're lucky I'm considerate of your health, otherwise I'd take you right here and now."

Seiji was shocked, neither of them had actually talked about going all the way. Of course they had both thought about it, but they hadn't voiced it. "Am I really that lucky then?"

Touma shrugged. "Depends on how you look at it." He said before reclaiming his lover's lips.

The archer opened the door that they were standing next to and held it open for Seiji. Upon entering they found the living room light on. They found it odd since the others were asleep and they hadn't turned it on.

Both of them went into the living room and found Shin sitting on the couch reading something, it didn't seem like he was too focused on it though.

"What are you doing out here, Shin? I thought you went to bed a while ago." Touma questioned, concerned.

"I did." Shin's voice sounded distracted and sad. "I just wanted to read."

"What's really wrong? Did something happen?" They could tell something happened. Shin rarely came out at night just to read, especially after he had already gone to bed.

Shin sighed. "I might as well tell you." He paused. "I kind of told Shuu something that I possibly shouldn't have."

Seiji and Touma looked at him confused.

"Lately I've been having... well, feelings for him. I told him about them and all he said was that he was tired. Then he went to bed." Shin finished, his voice filled with sadness. "I guess I shouldn't have told him."

"Iie, it's a good thing you did. It took me until I almost lost Seiji to get enough courage to tell him that I loved him. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't told him and he had... well, you know." Touma shuddered, thinking of when they had given Seiji the antidote and then saw his reaction. "It's a good thing you told him, you never know what could happen. Maybe Shuu will come around."

"Un, I suppose you're right." Shin felt a little better, with what Touma had said, it was true.
After Shin had told Shuu about his feelings he had just told him he was tired and turned away from him, feigning sleep. Both of them shared the same room so he knew he had hurt Shin's feelings badly when Shin had left the room, slamming the door behind him without realizing it.

It's not that I don't like him. I just don't like him that way. Shuu thought; then Shin's sad face flashed through his mind. It tore his heart when he had seem it and it still did. He was shocked when Shin had told him how he felt and he paniced, he didn't know how to respond. He cared about the brunette a lot. Shuu thought it was amazing how Shin cared about everyone more than himself, always making sure everyone was in good health, even if it was just a slight cold he made sure they were as comfortable as possible.

When Shin had taken care of him he had been extremly grateful and even felt something that he couldn't place. He just knew that he'd rather no one else took care of him besides the water trooper.

Then it hit him. I do love him! He was surprised. He never thought he'd lvoe another guy. He had thought he'd love a beautiful woman and have children. Well, Shin is beautiful. Shuu slapped himself remembering how he had treated Shin. Why don't I ever think before I do something?

Shuu threw off his covers and jumped out of bed, not caring that he was only in his boxers, he ran for the door and down the stairs to find Shin.
Seiji and Touma had been trying to reassure Shin that he would be alright and if Shuu really didn't return his feelings he could find someone else that was better for him.

The three troopers were shocked when they heard someone running down the stairs. They stared when they saw that it was Shuu rushing down the stairs in only his boxers.

What does he think he's doing? Seiji thought.

Shin just stared at Shuu in disbelief down the stairs and in his boxers no less! Is he trying to tease me?

Shuu had just teached him. "Shuu--"

The water trooper was cut off when Shuu kissed him. His eyes widened in shock, but he quickly melted into the kiss and returned it.

"Anou... I think we'll be leaving now." Seiji said grabbing Touma's hand and leading him to the stairs. They quickly escaped to their room.

Shin and Shuu finally broke from their kiss. "Look, I'm so sorry, Shin. I guess I just didn't realize how I really felt." Shuu said staring straight into Shin's eyes to show his sincerity.

"It doesn't matter anymore so don't worry about it." Shin said trying to control his overwhelming happiness. "Aishiteru."

Shuu held him close. "I love you too."
Touma and Seiji had entered their room. They both got ready for bed and then they climbed into their bed.

"That certainly was interesting." Seiji said surprised about what had happened. Neither had suspected that relationship would bloom. They were both really happy for Shin and Shuu.

Touma could only agree. Seiji held his lover close to him, getting into a comfortable possition.

"We'll have to find someone for Ryo now." Touma said with a grin.

"He'll definitely be surprised tomorrow. He probably had no idea either."

Touma scooted back into Seiji's embrace, wanting to be as close as possible.

"Oyasuminasai." Seiji said to Touma with a kiss on his head.
Well, wasn't everyone just surprised in that chapt. -=grins=- I finally updated though. Yay for me! Hopefully some of you like Shuu/Shin. Personally I don't really but I thought I'd add that in there for some of you peoples. Besides Touma and Seiji can't be the only couple. They can? Oh well, it's too late now. Maybe Ryo will find someone? Who knows? Hope you all enjoyed the chapt and I am sorry that it took a while to update had problems making it sound how I wanted it to.

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