Hi everyone! The final chapter! huggles So sad, so sad! But happy too. I have mixed feelings. This is my first ongoing story that I've finished. It's amazing. Thanks soo much for all of your support! You guys helped make this story possible! Below is my notes to all of you who reviewed!

Chapter Ten

Eiri's fingers fiddled impatiently with the "Give a penny, take a penny" cup. The cheap plastic squeaked in protest, but Eiri pressed his thumbs harder against the smooth surface. Smudging the purple marker below, his fingers soon gained a slightly lavender touch. His glaring eyes scanned the airport's café staff with the indignation born of a long wait, and his mouth was clenched shut. Nervousness readily apparent, Eiri's anxiety was beginning to rub off on Tohma.

"Flight 221?" Tohma asked for the second time that day, trying to make casual conversation.

Eiri's eyes widened as the plastic cracked open. Shoving the damaged item discretely back into its former position, he grunted in affirmation.

"Are you going to watch the movie? I think that it's in English. Help you recall some words, maybe?"

A negative snort.

Ok, then. Tohma watched mutely as a young man approached the counter with their overpriced coffee. "I'll pay," Tohma told both of them in a voice that suggested no argument.

"Great," Eiri said shortly, grasping his coffee and stalking towards a nearby table.

Tohma paid and reveled in the look the boy gave him as he flourished several 10,000 Yen bills. Hurrying towards Eiri, he took the empty seat at their small table.

Drinking in silence for awhile, the two men avoided eye contact. Eiri gazed out onto the buzzing crowd, while Tohma swirled his coffee round and round, round and round with a green stirrer. The thick substance began to move at breakneck speed, and soon Tohma's eyes were fixed on the miniature whirlpool.

Are you happy you're going?" he asked wistfully, eyes darting to Eiri's stoic face.

"I guess," Eiri muttered, taking a long swig of drink.

"Are you…afraid to go back there?"

Eiri's eyes followed a blonde-haired boy darting his way energetically through a sea of nondescript conformity. Silent for a long time, he finally spoke, but without answering the question. "Where is his Tohma?"

Blinking, Tohma followed Eiri's fixated gaze. "What?"

"Where is his Tohma?" Eiri repeated, emphasizing every word as if his companion was stupid. "Where is his Tohma? He's not going to get far without his Tohma."

Tohma's eyes widened as he gazed at Eiri's dispassionate face. "E-Eiri!" he stuttered.

"If he doesn't have his Tohma he's going to get lost. He's going to get lost, and his Tohma won't be there to find him and bring him back."

"…Maybe he doesn't have one," Tohma whispered.

"No," Eiri said, "I'm writing the story, and that would be too sad."

The boy disappeared into the scurrying masses.

"Maybe his Tohma doesn't know the right way either. Maybe he'll make little Eiri as lost as he is."

Eiri shrugged. "His Tohma is probably less lost them him, so it's alright." Shoving his hands into his pockets, he gazed upwards at he plain white ceiling. After a contemplative minute, he turned his eyes towards Tohma. "I guess…I was a jerk…before…"

Unconsciously Tohma flinched. "I…my fault…I shouldn't have…been so clingy…"

"You are annoyingly sticky. You won't come off. …But…I've thought…I was using you…and I've thought…" Eiri frowned deeply and pressed a fist against his forehead as if trying to force clearness into his thinking. "I've thought…I have more of Yuki in me…then a penname. I…didn't…damn it all!" Swearing loudly, he glanced at Tohma and brought his fist down with controlled force. "I didn't…think…before…doing something…that would hurt you. I…I wanted to forget…my pain…so…I used you…so I couldn't think anymore."

Tohma smiled wanly. "It's ok. I wanted you too, remember. And…you're not like him. You could never be like him."

"I think there is bias in that discernment."

Tohma shook his head venomously. " …At least you weren't jealous. At least you didn't…hurt someone…because you were jealous. I'm-I'm so sorry Eiri! I…hurt him…Shindo…I hurt him…I told him you slept with me…without the details. I made it seem like you were attracted to me…I didn't figure that that would hurt you too…" Shaking his head, Tohma buried his head in his arms. "I'm sorry! I never wanted to hurt you…I…just…wanted you. I was so jealous!" Looking up into Eiri's unreadable eyes, he whispered, "You're just…so lovely, Eiri! I…can't help myself…"

"You told him?" Eiri asked, an odd tone coloring his voice with distress.

Tohma gazed at the table mournfully. "I'm sorry," he murmured, "I didn't think about…hurting you…"

Standing up abruptly, Eiri nearly knocked over his seat. Pressing his hands upon the table, he stared intensely downward while breathing heavily. "You told him…you…" Eiri sighed deeply, then grasped his displaced chair and reseated himself. Smiling through clenched, angry jaws, he said tensely, "I guess…I deserve what I get."

Tohma shrugged uncomfortably, and they lapsed into a long, stony silence.

"I guess we should start towards the gates," Eiri suggested, glancing at his watch.

"Yes, yes, I suppose," Tohma agreed without really agreeing. He didn't want this to end. He wanted to sit there in the airport forever, as long as he was with Eiri. He didn't want to lose Eiri in New York ever, ever again. But, that's the way the coin had fallen, and Tohma had to go with his bet. "The lines are atrocious." Well, these were his last moments. Better make them memorable.

They walked the airport shops, Tohma guiltily imagining they were on a date. Hesitantly, he leaned on Eiri's shoulder and wrapped himself around Eiri's arm. Eiri stiffened, gave Tohma an aggravated look, and pulled away unsuccessfully. Giving in, he wore a look of profound irritation. As people stared and giggled in their direction, Tohma clutched Eiri tighter.

"Let's get you something to read on the flight, ok?" Tohma suggested, a girlish titter in voice. Let's…stay together…as long as possible… Leading a frowning Eiri to a stand, he pulled out several magazines and discussed the various pros and cons of each individual one.

Eiri snatched two random magazines from Tohma and shoved money into the vendor's surprised grasp. "Come on," he said curtly, "I'll miss my flight."

"Ok, Eiri." Please miss it.

As they approached the security checkpoint, Tohma felt Eiri push him away. There was something gentle about the way Eiri pressed against Tohma's reluctant side. Tohma stepped away, blinking back burning tears. Shy fingers clutching Eiri's shirt one final time, he leaned forward and pressed his lips almost clumsily against the other man's cheek. Several of Tohma's tears pooled onto Eiri's face and slid downwards. Too startled to pull back, Eiri stared at Tohma with profound puzzlement.

Tohma rubbed his face hurriedly and gave Eiri a winning smile. "Have a nice trip, Eiri."

"…Uh…thanks," Eiri managed.

Taking a leaden step away, Tohma brushed his hand against Eiri's chest before continuing onwards. Away from Eiri. Away from everything he wanted enough to die for. "Goodbye, Eiri!" He exclaimed cheerfully, waving a perky hand. "Goodbye!"

"Yeah, bye," Eiri muttered, turning towards the checkpoint, "See you later."

"Goodbye, Eiri!" Tohma's jovial words nearly choked him. He walked faster, vision becoming blurry and stepping unsteady. The airport flew past him in a whirl of nondescript colors. Eiri was gone. Eiri was gone. Eiri was gone. Tohma would never get to kiss Eiri ever again. He would never get to touch him again. Eiri was gone, and he couldn't bring him back. Eiri was gone, and Tohma felt like he had nothing left. Eiri was gone. Goodbye, Eiri…goodbye... Tears flowed down his face. He didn't care if people looked at them. He didn't care if people stared. All he cared about was Eiri. And Eiri was gone.

The End

So sad! I almost cried writing that. I hope you liked it. Please tell me if I should write an epilogue or not.

Notes to everyone:

Ali – I have a friend named Ali, for a second I thought you were her! But you don't write like she does. Anyway, thanks for reviewing my first chapter! I think people need the most encouragement on their first chapter. I'm glad you like the pairing! Me too! They are cute together! I'm really happy you think my story is well written. Thanks so much!

Amaya-san – Hi Meg-chan! Thanks for reading chapter one, even if you really don't like Gravitation. You should like Gravitation. You must like Gravitation! Haha, just kidding. Glad you thought Eiri was in Character. Glad you thought I did a good job! -huggles-

Ahja Reyn – Someone who wants him to get back with Shuichi! You have no idea how glad I was that you wrote that, because I was planning the rest of this story for that to happen, as you now know. Yes! Go write a religious Gravitation fic! That would be so interesting! I'm so encouraged that you like this story so much, even though you like Shuichi/Eiri. That's so wonderful! Thanks so much for all the reviews you gave me, and your continuing support! Your review on chapter eight really helped me. You helped me to feel better about my decision, even if everyone didn't support it. –huggles-

Caer – Glad you read another Gravitation fiction, and it was this story. Wow, that's awesome! Thanks so much for your very encouraging review. I've never had anyone tell me my writing is chilling, but I'll take it as a compliment. I'm very, very ecstatic that you think that this story is heavy. Yay! I enjoy writing stuff where people sit around and talk about their feelings. Thanks for your amazing review, it was incredibly encouraging!

Diamond Lotus – You are my favorite reviewer and my best friend. I think those two go hand in hand. Thanks so much for reading my story all the time, over and over again and checking my mistakes! You're always so encouraging and you always support me. Thanks so incredibly much! Even though you don't like Tohma that much, you still reviewed every single chapter! Thanks so much for reading my story in school all the time!

Goldmund – Thanks so much for reviewing so many of my chapters! I really enjoyed your insight on every single one. I'm glad you wanted Eiri to be with Tohma, that was the impression you were supposed to get, because of everything being in Tohma's thought and all. I agree, Tohma is really adorable. I'm so glad other people think the same way. You are so wonderful for giving me so much encouragement throughout my piece. You made me feel just that much more confident. Thanks so much for your almost constant reviews!

HanyouKagome008 – Your review made me so happy! I'm so glad you enjoy reading my fanfiction, and I'm super overjoyed that you can feel for the characters in this story. I wanted other people to feel what they were feeling too! I'm so happy you thought Tohma was portrayed well. I'm so glad you thought that, because I was worrying he wasn't. Thanks so much for your encouragement and support. Your review made me so incredibly happy. You have no idea. Thank you!

Ivy-queen – I'm glad you felt sorry for Tohma. That was supposed to happen! I agree; Mika is very strong. I never thought about her before this story, but she just kept on popping up and after awhile I was really beginning to get into her personality. She acts like an uber-strong version of me. She marries this gay guy because she's in love with him, then keeps on forgiving him over and over when he runs off with other men! Haha! Thanks so much for your wonderful review!

Jen – Um. Um. I think there was an error in your review, and I'm not quite sure of what you were trying to say. But thanks so much for the effort! I'm glad you liked my story enough (hopefully, liked enough) to review.

Penguinie – I'm very happy you love me and this story! Thank so much for your reviews, they made me feel so wonderful and happy! I'm so glad you think it's a good pairing, me too! I'm so glad I'm not alone, as peoples support of this story indicates. Right now my cat is trying to attack my message to you. This is rather awkward. Little animal, I need to write. Thanks a bunch for all the courage you gave me. –huggles- You are so wonderful!

Pikapikaryuchan – Glad you feel a little bad for Tohma! I hope that you continued to feel bad for him later in the story, he really needs it! Yes, I felt bad for Shuichi too, and I also feel bad because he has almost no part in this story. I'm sorry Shuichi! I'm glad you want to know what happens next, because that means I did something right! Yay! –huggles-

Platina – I'm sorry; you're going to be so mad at me! You probably are mad at me. I'm sorry I made your brain twitch, but I had to go with what I wanted to do. And with how the manga goes. So sorry! Glad you liked the story up to this point! Thanks for the review! –huggles-

Raserei Hoji – I love you! -glomps- Thanks for your friendship and your never-ending stream of long reviews! You're the first person I've met from a story I've written online. Amazing! You're such a wonderful person, and thank you so much for reviewing so much! I'm glad you like my story so much, and I'm sorry you're sad it's ending. I'm sad too. Here is you're last chapter! A gift to you! -huggles-

Saiyukigurl227 – Thanks for reviewing! I'm glad you liked it, and thought it was really good! –huggles- Thanks so much for your encouragement and support! I love when people review!

Silverone – Thanks so much for the tip, and for being my first reviewer! You made me so happy that someone paid attention to my story. I'm always one of those people that need approval to continue doing things, so thanks a bunch! I corrected the errors I made. Ooops, they were big errors too! As you've probably noticed, I posted my story on the site you suggested. At least, I think it's the site you suggested. The one with the name I can never remember. Thanks for that suggestion, it was nice to post on that site as well.

Shuichiyukilover – Oh my God! You just made my life. I was thrilled to get your enormous review. Your review made me so happy. I'm flattered you think this is the 'best' Yuki/Tohma fiction. That's amazing and rather embarrassing! I'm so glad you like my story so much. I'm just so thrilled! You have no idea how happy I am! -huggles tightly- I really hope you enjoyed this last chapter. Thanks so much for your amazing encouragement! I love you so much!

Sutzina Zion – Thank so much for your reviews! You made me so happy when they popped up! I'm sorry your torn, because it could only go one way or the other. Well, realistically and non-disturbingly. I hope your ok with how everything turned up. Yep, baby time! I'm not sure if I'm going to write an epilogue or not, but, since I'm not sure, I'll just tell you, it's a girl!

Wendyghost – Thanks for all your reviews! I was very happy to read all your comments on what was happening throughout the story. Yeah, he was having sex with his brother-in-law. But then again, he did marry Mika just to get to Eiri, so, it's not as weird as it first seems. But it still is a little weird. What I thought about was how they are nine years apart, even though Eiri acts so much older then Tohma. I still think they are a cute couple! Thanks a bunch! Your so wonderful for reviewing over and over again! –huggles-

WolfBane2 — Thank you for reviewing my story over the chapters! I'm sorry you didn't like how the story turned out, it was just how I was planning it. I knew some people weren't going to like it, and I had to steel myself to keep the story going where I wanted it to go, and not how some people wanted it. I decided that it was my story, and I was going to keep it in line with the manga like I had planned. I'm glad you think my story is well written, and I'm glad you told me exactly what you thought!

I hope that's everyone!