Hi-lo! Here's a new piece. It's new, for me. I don't think I've ever done a fic really like this before. AND, it's a one shot. NOT to be continued. A novel prospect, indeed!
Warnings: Short? Otherwise, none.
Disclaimers: 'Gravitation' and all related to it belongs to Maki Murakami, not I. I don't get anything out of this except emotional satisfaction. Please don't sue me, I'm a poor college student!
I love him.
But I am not in love with him.
He is my best friend. But he is also so much more.
He's... Shuuichi. Plain and simple. Though there is certainly nothing plain or simple about him.
As his new friend and rock-god says, he shines, brilliantly. But not just when he sings. All the time, every time I look at him. Shuuichi has an inner glow, a strength that I almost envy.
Almost. I don't think I would want all the complicated situations his strength and perseverance bring upon him. Still, I am glad he has it. We, as a band, wouldn't be where we are if not for him.
I, as a person, as a human being, would not be where I am if it were not for him.
Thank you, Shindou Shuuichi.
I continue to idly strum my guitar, hearing the notes and chords vibrating against my fingers, but not really listening. I'm half listening to Shuuichi as he speaks excitedly about the concert we performed recently, noting his suggestions for improvement next time. He really does have some good ideas-
Scratch that. In all honesty, Shuuichi has several good ideas. Many. A lot. And any bad ideas he has are usually directly attributed to a high stress level.
The other half of my attention is my contemplation. I sit here, thinking about all the hardships he has overcome, and realize that mine pale in comparison. Yet he was still the one to pull me through those, and I have tried to repay him the best I could, even if all I could do was give him a shoulder to cry on.
He's amazing, really. A pulsing breath of fresh air that this world desperately needs.
That I desperately need.
I love him.
But I am not in love with him.
He is my best friend. But he is also so much more.
