Fighting Fire with Fire

Chapter Three: There's Good and Bad News...
Disclaimer: Aye... Still don't own it... But I do own my original characters. :3

A/N: Thanks again for the reviews, guys! I love you all! x3

I'm sorry that I decided to be evil... I promise that you'll find out in this chapter:D

This chapter picks up straight from the end of chapter two. Just to let you know.

Ack! I'm so sorry about the long wait! ee; Please forgive me? D:
I've started school again, now, so I don't get much time to write with all my assignments and whatnot.
I'm so sorry, again!

Whee! Sappy cuteness in this chapter! xD
Aye... And sorry if they're out of character... I haven't seen Gravi in a LOOOOONG time. D:

"It's for real." Eiri answered, trying not to laugh at the shocked expression on Shuichi's face.
"YUKI! Iloveyou,Iloveyou,Iloveyou!" Shuichi squealed happily, instantly latching himself onto Eiri's arm, unable to hide his sudden outburst of happiness.
"Okay, you can let go now..." Eiri cringed as he felt his arm starting to throb under Shuichi's tight grip.
"Oh... Sorry." Shuichi smiled innocently, loosening his grip on his lover's arm, but still not letting go. "But Yuki... Why didn't you tell me?"
"Well... I wanted it to be a surprise. I knew you'd like it." Eiri chuckled, placing a gentle kiss on Shuichi's lips.
"Like it? I love it!" Shuichi grinned, nestling against Eiri's arm. "I don't know how you kept it hidden for so long without me finding out..."
"Why do you think I left the magazine in the car and bought that paper? I was trying to drop hints, but you were too thick to figure it out." Eiri smirked, shaking his head. "Come on, let's go."

"Eh... Where are we going Yuki? This isn't the way to-" Shuichi started, but soon got cut off by a chuckle from Eiri.
"I know that, Shu. I want you to meet them." Eiri nodded, turning down a brightly lit street. Shuichi couldn't help but grin as he curled up, wrapping his arms around his legs.

"Yuki... You might be stubborn and arrogant..." At this point, Eiri blinked, wondering how Shuichi ever learnt the meaning of arrogant. "... But you're the most loving and caring boyfriend anyone could ever ask for, and you're all mine." Shuichi finished with a small nod, his violet eyes glittering under the passing street lights.
"Shu..." Was all that Eiri could manage as he ruffled the youth's hair in response. Even though it took a lot to break him down, Eiri could feel tears prickling his eyes at Shuichi's announcement. Shuichi just gave a cheeky giggle as he looked up at Eiri, noticing the tears forming in his lover's eyes.

"I love you Yuki."

"Well... We're here." Eiri managed to say roughly, half coughing, as he pulled up in front of a small house, which had its landing light lit. Shuichi almost flew out of the car, undoing his seatbelt and opening his door in a flash. Eiri just shook his head as he turned off the engine and got out of the car himself.
"Hurry up, Yuki!" Shuichi said excitedly, bouncing up and down on the spot happily.
"I'm coming, brat." Eiri answered, laughing a bit as he joined Shuichi on the footpath.
"Oh, look who's talking." Shuichi retorted cheekily, poking his tongue out at his lover before running up to the landing of the house.
"Funny, Shuichi, funny." Eiri muttered, following him up onto the landing. Rapping on the door loudly, Eiri just glanced over at Shuichi, who was bouncing excitedly on his toes.
"I'm so nervous, Yuki..."

Suddenly the sound of shuffling feet approached the door. As the door opened, a young woman's face appeared behind it. "... Eiri-san?" She asked quietly, pulling open the door completely, causing the hinges to squeak quietly. The woman would've been around Eiri's age, with long black hair slicked back into a bun, large, glittery green eyes. She was also heavily pregnant, which was obvious through the sweater she was wearing.

"Sorry if it's a bad time for you, Aiko-san." Eiri answered, bowing his head a little towards her. "I was driving past with Shuichi, and I thought it might've been a good oppertunity for you both to meet."
"It's no trouble at all!" Aiko answered, laughing a little. "It's nice to meet you Shuichi, Eiri's told me a lot about you... Oh! Where are my manners? Please, come in."

"Oh, wow!" Shuichi blinked in amazement as he stepped into the living room, the whole room was plastered with Nittle Grasper posters, along with videos and CDs lining the shelves. "You must really like NG!"
"I do. I've loved them for years. Eiri tells me you're a huge fan of them, too." Aiko laughed, stepping into the room behind Shuichi. All Shuichi could manage was a nod, as he gazed around at all the large posters of Ryuichi, who was obviously Aiko's favourite. Suddenly Shuichi's eyes fell onto a large, framed photo that was sitting on the coffee table. He noticed it almost immediately.
"I thought you looked familiar!" Shuichi piped up happily, as he pointed at the photo. Shuichi's band, Bad Luck, had gathered around Aiko for a group photo on stage, signed and all. "You were the one that got to play on stage with us from that competition! You know, you could almost replace Hiro, you have a lot of talent with the guitar." Shuichi grinned at Aiko, before finding himself as a seat and plonking down into it.

"Thanks, but I'm afraid it'll be impossible to live up to Hiro's standards." Aiko giggled, sitting down across from Shuichi. Shuichi looked up at Eiri who was still standing before pulling him down onto the couch next to him.
"Hey! Watch it brat!" Eiri yelled suddenly, caught by surprise as he collapsed onto the leather couch beneath him. Shuichi just giggled as he clinged to his lover's arm.
"You know, you two are so different, but at the same time, you make a cute couple." Aiko commented, trying not to laugh at Eiri's expression. "I'm sure you'll make great parents." She smiled, nodding at them.
"If Shuichi doesn't feed the baby, I think we'll be fine. He's already tried to poison me, I swear." Eiri chuckled, ruffling Shuichi's hair. Shuichi gave a snort in reply, his eyes narrowing in on Eiri.
"Funny, Yuki, fun..."

Shuichi blinked as his phone started ringing loudly in his pocket. Taking it out, he saw Hiro's name flash across the screen. "Ah... It's Hiro... I better take it, sorry." Shuichi murmered, quickly walking out of the room to answer the call. "... Hiro?" Shuichi asked, pressing the answer button on his phone.
"Is this Shindou Shuichi?" A woman's voice asked quietly, sending an unpleasant shiver down Shuichi's back.
"Y-Yes, it is. Who's speaking?" Shuichi replied, turning a pale white, not liking the idea of where this was going.
"This is Dr. Nari Tanaka from the Tokyo National Hospital... I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Hiro's been in an accident..."
"No!" Shuichi shrieked in shock, clutching onto the wall for support, his eyes glittering with tears. "Tell me he's not dead, please..."

Sorry if this chapter seemed a bit short, I like my dramatic endings. :B
Again, I'm sorry that this chapter came so late!
I'm also currently working on the next chapter, but I have school a fair bit, so I don't quite know when it'll be up.
Sometime soon, I'm hoping.
Read and review, please. :D