But Tezuka, I never meant to hurt you

by akiyume kye

Disclaimer: Not mine- no money, don't sue.

Pairings: TezuFuji

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Alternative ending:

A tear slid down his cheeks. He looked at his calendar- 21 September 2004.
It was 3 days after Fuji's death.

He had passed away a minute after writing the letter that day.

18 September.
The same day, many years ago, when they became lovers.
And it was that same day, years later, when they broke up.
Yet now, it was on that same day, that Fuji had left the world.

Tezuka had only found the courage to read it after the funeral.
Why didn't you tell me the reason earlier?
I didn't mind! I didn't mind that tiny part of you that couldn't give love!
Why didn't you tell me earlier, Syuusuke? Why?
Why?

Why didn't you?

Syuusuke…forgive me…

The floodgates were open. Tezuka couldn't stop the tears.
The tears that had been stored for too long.

Syuusuke…didn't you know? I never stopped loving you…
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Somewhere nearby, a breeze blew.
Some leaves rustled.

An invisible hand reached out.
It was from a smiling angel.

Saa… Kunimitsu… I forgave you long ago…

The angel widened his smile, blue eyes sparkling.

The space that was taken up by my past is now free…
And it is filled with love…
Love… for you, Kunimitsu…

Planting a gentle kiss on Tezuka's wet cheek, Fuji's tear left his eye, the smile never leaving his face. The unseen tear merged with Tezuka's, and it dripped onto the letter.

One drop. Two hearts.

Ja ne, Kunimitsu…
We'll meet again someday…
And when we do… I promise…
My whole heart will belong you…

Ashiteru…

With that, wings started to flap, and the angel gracefully ascended up above.
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Tezuka looked up. He had seen a vision, heard a voice.
Looking at the teardrop on the letter, he smiled.

Sou, Syuusuke…
Yokatta

End
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