by imanut
I'm soo sorry that it's taking me forever just to update! Things have been happening around my house and frankly, I've just been out of it. Please accept this chapter as an apology and please keep in mind this little thing: I suck at writing romance. At least…that's my own opinion. Anyway, thanks to all my reviewers!
ichi-chan- I'm sorry that it's taken me so long. I hope you like this chapter; though, it's kinda short. Enjoy!
Chika of the high Mts- sees puppy dog eyes O.O NOT THE PUPPY DOG EYES! Too...cute…can't….AAAAH! I'll do my best on the length of those chapters…I'm bad at long chapters, but I'll do my best!
Felicity Dream- Thanks…it's good to know that my fans care about me . And don't worry, I've been eating plenty of the Almighty Chocolate! I'm a chocoholic myself. (Tohma: Right! So don't apologize for something that's not your fault…kicks imanut's knee imanut: What did I do? Tohma: nothing…I can't kick the reviewer is all.. imanut:…O.o)
Sutzina Zion- That's right! Shu-chan is Tohma's! .
Eve- Yay! I'm so happy that you loved the chapter! I'm unhappy at the small amount of TohmaxShu's out there. I also like YukixShu, but I feel like I'm drowning' in 'em. I'm sorry that it's taken me so long…but, it's up now!
blackrosebunny- You're right…what she did wasn't fair. But, life is like a piece of burnt steak…it's tough; just something we have to deal with. Anyway, I'm so glad that both you and your friend loved my chappies! And if she didn't review, that's all right. I hope ya'll like this chapter!
Makkurra Arashi- Thanks…I hope I do find someone. I'm glad that you like my story! And I'm sorry that I didn't review your story yet v.v My computer was acting kinda funky and it wouldn't let me into the story. But, I'm gonna find it, and read it tonight!
little chocobo- I'm glad that you've been looking forward to this chapter. I hope you like it. Sorry that it's taken me so long to get this up!
Kiki-sama- Actually, you're right on the nose. Her hyper-ness is pretty much just for show. Yuzuki's smiles are only truly sorrow-less for a few people: Tohma, her pop, her little brother, and now Shuichi. Hmm…a personalized stalker, huh? lol Thank you very much! I'll take your words to heart, by the way!
wendyghost- I'm sorry that the chapters are short and that Tohma is nice and that Yuki is evil…(ok, maybe not that sorry…) but the reason Tohma's being so nice is he has feelings for Shu and is finally recognizing them. Yuki is evil because…hmm…good question. I guess it's because he's just ticked off. Please continue reading!
GravityNeko- Thank you very much! I think that's why I favor the pairing: because it's unusual. Thanks for your review!
dragonfly-affinity- You're welcome! receives glomp I'm sorry that it's taken me so long for me to get this up…
DarkMistakalLady- Thank you so much! It's good to hear such kind words like that! I'm sorry for the long wait…
Chapter 15
That kiss had Shuichi out of it all day. He couldn't think straight, repeatedly fumbled on his lyrics, and ran into a number of doors and people.
'Why did he kiss me? Why was he so tender? Why does it matter? He's my friend, right?…Why am I even asking "why"?'
By the time the clock struck twelve noon, he was oh so confused. Hiro, watching his pink-haired friend, pulled him aside.
"Shuichi, is something the matter?" asked the guitarist.
"Well, I've just had a lot on my mind…"
"Really? Like what?" The vocalist looked around. Suguru was busy doing…something and K and Sakano were out of the room. It was safe…he motioned for Hiro to come closer.
"Not long ago, Yuki and I…had a fight. Someone we both know has been taking care of me and this morning, he gave me a kiss. I think I cheated on Yuki." Hiro thought a moment. A long, agonizing moment.
"How bad of a fight? Did he kick you out again or did you leave him?" He hoped it was the latter. Seeing his friend in agony really weighed on him.
"Pretty bad," he took a deep breath, "he accidentally gave me a bruise," he said, lifting his green sleeve.
Hiro's eyes narrowed dangerously, "He hurt you? I'm gonna talk to him about picking on people his own size-"
"Hiro, please I beg of you. Don't confront him! If you care about me, if you really do, don't talk to him."
He looked into the pleading violet eyes of his friend. The guitarist reluctantly nodded his promise.
Tohma's Office-
His kiss with Shuichi kept replaying in his mind. 'Why did I do that? He probably hates me…' Thoughts like that also kept running through. This was driving him mad! He had to do something! 'I'll tell him. I'll let him know how I really feel…"
The phone rang…
Shuichi-
After making Hiro promise not to talk to Yuki, the pink haired vocalist raced down the halls and into the elevator. He punched the number for the top floor where Tohma's office resides, jogging in place until he heard the 'ding' hat signaled his arrival.
He ran into the office and pounced upon the blonde in the chair. Shuichi gave the keyboardist a bone-crushing hug and was rewarded with a kiss upon the top of his head.
"Mika called. She's moved into a different apartment, meaning we can leave the hotel," said Tohma.
"D-do I have to go back to Y-Yuki's apartment?" he asked a little fearfully.
Tohma hugged him tightly, "No, you don't have to if you don't want to."
"Yay! I get to stay with Tohma-kun!" smiled the vocalist, "Thank you for everything. I'm sorry if I'm imposing on you."
"Don't apologize for things that you didn't do or isn't even your fault."
Shuichi nodded and hugged Tohma tightly again. 'Now or never," thought the keyboardist. He took hold of the singer's shoulders and gently pushed him back. He looked the pink-haired boy in the eyes, sincerity and what looked like...love…shining in his eyes.
"Shuichi-kun, I have something I need to tell you."
"Yes, T-Tohma-kun?" He looked at the blonde, thousands of questions rolling through his mind.
"I…for the longest time, I've had these strange feelings, that I've never felt before. When I'm around you, I fee light-headed, my heart pounds against my chest, the list goes on and on." He took a deep breath. One hand on Shuichi's shoulder traveled to the vocalist's cheek.
"I care for you. I love you."
Shuichi's violet eyes widened. 'He loves me? Now what do I do?'
To be continued…
You know what I've noticed? I say sorry too much. I never meant to take this long to write the chapter and update. I hope ya'll accept these magical donuts as an apology for the wait….
Love,
:imanut: