After Yuki and Shuuichi went to the hotel, Shuuichi collapsed onto the bed on his back. Yuki chuckled briefly. "Baka. I thought you weren't tired."

Shuuichi yawned. "I'm not. Betsu ni." He replied, sitting up again and looking at Yuki. He was reclined back and, as Yuki watched him, he felt his heart pound.

"Kawaii." He said quietly.

"Eh?" Shuuichi asked, a little taken aback. Yuki moved closer to his lover and said it again.

"Kawaii. You're very kawaii, Shuu-chan." He then sat next to Shuuichi on the bed. Shuuichi looked up and looked into Yuki's eyes. His eyes were sparkling with love and they were reflecting the light from outside. Yuki did not even hesitate to lean close to Shuuichi and brush his lips against his. Shuuichi embraced the kiss and returned it, gliding up Yuki's arms and to his chest.

"Yuki..." He mumbled quietly before Yuki's tongue met his own. Shuuichi wrapped his arms around Yuki and Yuki did the same to Shuuichi. They then fell onto the bed, Yuki laying on top of Shuuichi.

Shuuichi broke away from Yuki's kiss. "Yu-- Yuki?"

"Nani?" He asked, trying to kiss him again. Once again, Shuuichi pulled away.

"A-- are you sure you want to do this?"

"Hai." He replied. "Urusai."

"Demo--"

"Urusai!" Yuki then kissed Shuuichi again. His fingers went up to Shuuichi's chest and rubbed it. He removed Shuuichi's shirt, unbuttoned his own and they made love in the hotel room.

Later...

Yuki was sleeping soundly, the blankets covering his waist. Shuuichi was awake and was sitting next to his lover as he slept. He watched Yuki sleep and realized again that he looked perfect while he slept.

"Tenshi." Shuuichi said quietly and smiled sweetly at Yuki. He reached out his hand and ran his fingers through Yuki's hair. "Aishiteru, Yuki." He then leaned down and kissed his forehead before curling up beside him and falling asleep.

Several minutes after Shuuichi had fallen asleep, Yuki went up and went to the bathroom. When he came back, he saw Shuuichi curled up like a little puppy and sleeping soundly. A small smile played on his lips as he laid down on the bed again. He wrapped his arms around Shuuichi and pulled him close. "Aishiteru." He said quietly before falling asleep with Shuuichi in his arms.

In the morning, Shuuichi awoke to find himself in Yuki's arms. He was gleaming and estatic. "Aww!!!" He smiled, speaking quietly but not being able to contain his bubbling excitement. "This is so kawaii!" Yuki then woke up to see his lover transform into a blushing bride. He felt goosebumps on his skin once again. Oblivious, Shuuichi giggled and pulled himself close to Yuki. "Aishiteru, Yuki! Aishiteru!"

"BAKA!" Yuki exclaimed, letting go of Shuuichi and instantly jumping off the bed. Shuuichi sat up and looked sadly at his lover.

"Yuki," He pouted. "Hidoi..."

"Urusai!" Yuki exclaimed, narrowing his eyes. Shuuichi took a long sniff and then,

"WWAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Urusai, baka!" Yuki yelled, picking up a tossed pillow and throwing it at Shuuichi.

Twenty minutes later...

Shuuichi and Yuki had checked out of the hotel room and Shuuichi was waiting in Yuki's car as Yuki paid the bill and they made to leave. Tears were still present in Shuuichi's eyes and he sniffed every now and then. When Yuki came back to the car, he got in, started the ignition and left the parking lot. Nothing was said between the two of them. They spent several minutes in deafening silence. Finally, the silence was broken by Yuki.

"Go-- gomenasai." He said quietly. Shuuichi was shocked and he gasped as he looked over at his lover. His eyes were opened wide in shock. "I.... I hurt you, didn't I? I... didn't mean to." It was obvious that he was embarrassed by what he was saying. He was way too shy. But Shuuichi thought it was adorable; so said his heart-shaped eyes.

"It's okay." Yuki glanced over at him, a bit surprised.

"Eh?"

"It's okay." Shuuichi said again. He then lowered his eyes. "Because... because..."

"Nani ga?"

"Because I love you, Yuki!" Shuuichi exclaimed happily. Once again, he threw himself at Yuki. Yuki swerved a little on the road.

"Hey! He exclaimed. But Shuuichi ignored his little outburst and he snuggled against his boyfriend anyway. Yuki finally let go of his front again and his true shy self came through. He put his arm around Shuuichi and hugged him, letting Shuuichi be close to him. Yuki could feel Shuuichi's warmth and overflowing happiness and love to be with him. It made Yuki's heart pound and a smile descended his lips. Chuckling lightly, he said,

"Baka."

Five hours or so later...

Shuuichi and Yuki had finally arrived at Yuki's home; the very home where he grew up, in the very town that had made him hate Japan so passionately. Yuki was uneasy about what he had come for, but he knew that it was for the best. He knew that he had to tell his father the truth; that he was in love with another man. But no matter how hard it might be for him, he had support from his lover.

And at that moment, his support line was being anything but supportive. In fact, he was pissing Yuki off.

"Yuki!" Shuuichi complained. "Where's my CD player? Where's my keychain? Where is all my stuff? Can I have another Pepsi?"

"Shut up!" Yuki yelled, finally getting out of the car and slamming the door shut behind them.

"Looks like Yuki's here." Mika said, not seeming thrilled.

"Looks that way." Tatsuha agreed, his voice in monotone. He was sitting on the porch and was reading a magazine. Mika was standing a few feet away.

"YUKI!" Shuuichi wailed. Everytime he tried to get out opf the car, Yuki locked the doors with the remote he had. When Shuuichi unlocked the doors to get out, Yuki hurriedly locked them again before he could. A cruel smile was playing on Yuki's lips.

"Revenge is so sweet." Mika said, a bit sarcastic.

"Looks that way." Tatsuha replied, his voice still in monotone.

"What in the hell..." Yuki's, Mika's, and Tatsuha's father came out in front of the temple looking extremely preturbed. "This is a temple! What is that awful..." His voice then trailed off as the monk spotted his son. He was silenced and looked almost pleased until, "EIRI!!!!" He screamed. Yuki jumped as he heard his name yelled so loud. He dropped the remote and Shuuichi was finally free. He opened the door and got out of the car, falling flat on his face. Yuki looked over his shoulder at his father and glared. He slowly turned to face him, still glaring. Yuki's father decided not to make a scene and he merely said, "Welcome home, Eiri. You and your... your..." He took a moment to look at the squashed form of the great Shindou Shuuichi-kun and then continued. "Your... friend. I would like to speak with you a little later." He then went inside the temple.

Yuki turned to glare at his lover. "Baka." He critisized. He then walked over to him and picked him up from the ground. "C'mon, Shuuichi." Mika and Tatsuha merely sat there and watched.

Later...

"It's nice to have you back, Eiri-kun." His father said. "May I talk to you now?" Yuki sighed heavily but agreed. He could not contain the butterflies he felt in his stomach. This was the time to say it, but was he ready?

"Hai." He followed his father into his private room and sat down opposite him.

((Added)) Japanese-English Translation

Betsu ni: not really

Kawaii: cute, adorable...

Tenshi: angel

Hidoi: how cruel