by Draken-sama and AoiFurin
Don't own them. Do you have to rub it?! Also, don't own the song.
Warnings: this is m/m so you've been warned.There'll be foul language so I'm sorry if that upsets you. Also,comments, questions, suggestions and flames are accepted like what draken always say. Thank you.
Oh yeah, angst ahead since I'm in my trigger happy mood, consider yourself warned.
Chapter 08: Long Nights --------------------------------------------
"Are you sure?" the old woman who's the owner of the apartment Yuki's staying for the last years asked.
"Yes. I've decided to leave this place to move onto another." Yuki's voice was flat hiding the fact he's tearing up inside. And how could he not be? The only sun of his life had flat out broke his heart.
'...you need this...' Shu's voice echoed as he close his laptop and place it on his briefcase.
'...we really must let each other go...' he turn towards his closet and packed all his clothes.
'...we're both hurting...' he checked if he'd pack all his necessities. His furniture will be delivered by the agency he hired to his new house. All he need is a bag of clothes and his laptop.
'..goodbye Eiri...' he closes the door and turned his back. Signifying that he had closed that chapter of his life. He walked towards his car and drove into a new world.
'...goodbye...shu...'
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Nakano Hiroshi didn't slept a wink that night. Nope, he drove the sandman away. He was up the whole night thinking of his masterplan.
'That baka...' he cursed under his breath. He then looked at the wall that separates him with the other occupant of the apartment before shaking his head.
'No make it two bakas.' he crumpled yet another paper. Who would've thought the great Nakano Hiroshi would play cupid? But as he looks back, if he's not there, this Shu-Eiri relationship would be impossible.
Afterall, who adviced Shu to get a lover for inspirations? (Though he DID not mean Eiri?)
who said it's okay to love someone of the same gender as long as you're happy? ( Though he knew his bestfriend would face difficulty just because he's gay.)
Who listens at Shu's rants before sending him home to his love? (Though it annoys him to no end.)
Who asked K to 'ASK' Eiri to take Shu for a date?(1) (Though he think it's more of Tohma's influence)
And lastly, who's there to knock some senses on the two hard-heads? (Though this time, he needs a sledgehammer. And if all else fails, there's still heavy machineries and K's persuasion method.)
It was he and none other!!!
As Shu's bestfriend and soon to be bestman (he will be whether they like it or else) it's his responsibility to get them back together.
He eyed the phone before an evil thought formed in his slight crazy mind. He does need help of course.
While Hiro's making THE call, Shu's on the other side of the room sleeping peacefully.
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"Break for 15 minutes. After that, we'll start all over then the day's done." Sakano entered the studio as Shu finished their fifth song act.
"Can I speak with you Shu?" Hiro draped an arm over SHu's shoulders preventing him from escaping the evil clutches of the frustrated bestman.
"Eh?"
"Yes...and in private." He looked at the rest of the people, silently signing them to get out. Knowing Hiro's plan, K let them all out.
"What do you want to talk about?" Shu asked with a weary tone.
Hiro smirked before pulling something out of his bag.
"About this."
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"Tohma, did you get a call from Eiri?" A very concerned Mika asked her husband. Tohma sadly nodded his head before standing up.
"It's my fault. I shouldn't have said those things...but Mika..."
"I know...you just want what's best for Eiri. But you see Tohma, you've failed to notice that within this past few years...Shindou had been Eiri's lifeline. His grip that's slowly pulling him out of his misery. Shindou's been his light." Mika approached her husband, pulling him into a hug.
"I'm sorry Mika..."
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"Are you sure? Yes, don't worry about it. Thank you." Shu put the phone back to the cradle before returning to Hiro.
"What happened? Is he going to our concert?" Hiro asked as soon as Shu entered the room. Shu just looked at him, tears on his eyes.
"He moved out of our apartment. He didn't leave any information where he can be contacted or found." He flung himself to Hiro who caught him but falls down from the impact. They're now on the floor with Shu still crying like a child.
"It's over now Hiro. He gave up and it's all my fault. I made him give me up."
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Shu didn't get any better after the phone call. Hiro contacted Eiri's editor but came up empty handed. He asked Tohma and even the blond doesn't know where our resident novelist is. He's even on an Eiri search just like them.
On the day of the concert, Shu's still in the slump. So when it's time for the show, they're surprised to see him energetic.
"He had moved on Hiro, so must I. It's all in the past and though it hurts, I don't want to disappoint our fans." with that, he stepped out on the stage.
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The concert's is their biggest as of yet. Millions of people had gathered to watch them so in order to provide all of them the best view, large TV screens were placed strategically around the place. The largest screen is the stage and stood as the background. Three blimps are above in the air with screens still showing the stage. All in all, it's not only the biggest but the grandest as well.
When Shu stood infront of the crowd, everybody went wild.
"Minna-san, thank you for coming. As for our first song, we'll sing Blind Game Again!!!"
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After singing 'In the moonlight', the crowd is still on a love daze mood. So Shu signalled his bandmates that they're going to sing one of their new songs. Hiro nodded, a slight grin on his features.
"Nakano-san..."Suguru reprimanded. Hiro just smiled. "I can't help it." Hiro answered and Suguru's sure that he heard 'I'm going to be a bestman.' after that.
"Everbody, this song is part of the new album we'll release after the concert. I hope you'll like it." Shu introduced. He closed his eyes hoping Eiri would hear his song. He had written it the day he had known Eiri left their apartment. He cried while doing it but felt better after. He's still in pain but accepting is far more better than being in denial.
--It doesn't really matter now you're gone You never were around that much to speak of Didn't think that I could live without you, baby It couldn't be that hard to live alone --
He smiled as he look at the crowd. He knew the media feasted on their break-up and this song held his very soul.
--But I'm all, all alone again Thinking you will never say that you'll be home again
And it's gonna be a long night And it's gonna be cold without your arms And Im gonna get stage fright caught in the headlights It's gonna be a long night And I know I'm gonna lose this fight --
He closed again his eyes, remembering all the times he'd spent with Eiri. The amusement park, the way Eiri sang to him, even just the way he sleeps and shivers when he nip Eiri's ear.
--Once upon a time we fell in love And I thought that I would be the only one
But now I'm on, I'm on my own again Thinking you will never --
He remembered the first time they've met. The first time he felt the rush of love flow through his veins.
--And it's gonna be a long night And it's gonna be cold without your arms And Im gonna get stage fright caught in the headlights It's gonna be a long night And I know I'm gonna lose this fight--
The nights he had spent in Eiri's embrace. The times Eiri whispers sweet nothings. The times they proclaim their love.
--Lost in you arms baby Lost in your arms--
And then there's Eiri's new book. When Hiro showed him the dedication, he couldn't believe it. But when he read the a line from the book, he broke down.
'Do you think I won't find you? You can hide even at the end of the world but I'll still find you.'
Knowing he said those lines to Eiri not so long ago...
--Now I'm on my own again Thinking you will never show you won't be home again --
He silently cried knowing all is lost. It's his fault anyway. He gave up and made Eiri gave him up too. All his fault...all his fault...
--And it's gonna be a long night And it's gonna be cold without your arms And Im gonna get stage fright caught in the headlights It's gonna be a long night--
As he finished the song, the crowd was silent. Suddenly, all lights went out.
'What the--' Shu's thoughts were cut off when a very a familiar face appeared on the TV screen.
"Shindou Shuichi, will you marry me?"
-tbc
A/N: hehehe...nice spot to stop right? ::nervously smiles very running away from murderous readers.:: Don't kill me!!! School caught up and I'm still waiting for Draken. As I've said, I won't end this story without her ::pouts:: When are you coming back?! ::yells at a draken doll:: Anywho, this will end in about two or three chappies so please don't give this and me up! Onegai!!!
On to the reviews then (I might miss a reviwer or two since I'm basing this on the reviwer's button on ff. It show's only the ones who reviwed last chappie so yeah, also Draken didn't gave me any e-mails...) Also, Thanks only not for the reviews but also for your support as well to Draken. I know it's a big deal for her. It made her know that she's love and accepted by people who understands.
Silver on the tree- Thanks! I will. Don't worry about Shu, he just need a great knock in the head.
AyakaChan- eep! I did didn't I so please stop K-san..he's scaring me ::hides behind Ryu-chan:: Thanks for reviewing! :)
Ashura Akuma- yeah stupid shu ::got death threats from Shu fans:: ehehe...thanks for reviewing. As for the book...wait for the epilouge...
Shirubaa Kitsune- yeah, I thought about it but Eiri wouldn't be happy to find Shu beatun up so yeah...anywho, thanks! I'll tell hey, don't worry.
Kiyuu- Thanks. We're glad to know that. :) (P.S. I also love air supply!!! I want to use their song 'goodbye' here but draken and I had planned to use 'long nights' for this chappie. Maybe I'll write a separate one...hmm)
kanilla- thanks! I love Yuki-angst too (or any other angst). Don't worry, they'll get together one way or another (that or I get killed)
Chibi-Midnight-Sakai- thanks. I'm glad to hear that. Don't worry I will!
silverwing18- thanks! Um...the chappie might be sad but don't worry! This will have a happy ending!
e? - Thanks! Don't worry, I sometimes do that but ::whispers:: don't tell anyone ok? Draken's fine and attending school now but she said she still need more time. ut I promise to 'get her back' again ---is this a shameless plug of the story?
Ildreen Love- Thanks! As for Draken deleting her story, I'll be here to stop her. I might need your support but we can get through her, right? ::waves draken flag:: We'll get her back!
Kitty in the Box- Thanks! I agree with you. Shu seems to pop on the wrong place at the wrong time which always get him in trouble. But I've put a stop to that. ::chains Shu on a chain ball:: there, you won't go anywhere now... (Shu: eep!!!)
Corel- Thanks! I'll try to get her back and even she's not here yet, I know your reviews get into her. I know she'll be back and that she'll finish this with me. ( And will update a new one too!)
clueless97- Thanks! I really want to read a Hiro obsessed over being a bestman seeing that he's so calm in the show! So I hope Draken won't mind.
clari chan- Don't worry about it. Thanks for the review and don't worry, hiro will make it!
