Chapter 4/ A Year Versus a Decade

He sat there waiting… Watching as people drifted by…
He felt… Lonely… Sitting there all by him self. He was seated in the opening of a darkened alley; knees brought up to the sides of his face, his head hung low, but his eyes peered through his pink locks, expecting to see somebody. He just doesn't know who. What person would he be longing to see? That's one of the mysteries in his life, a life just as secretive as any other lost boy.

Funny, for such a gloomy scenery the boy brings, the world that surrounds him looks so… Cheerful. The boy doesn't care though, he's just waiting.

The sight he views through his dull, dark eyes, sickens him. Brushing strands of hair out of the way, he can see people moving about, going to work probably, and families that are all together, shopping with one another. The one that pains him the most are the couples. Lovers holding hands, snuggling close, giggling and loving the moment they spend with each other. This was the kind of relationship he wanted to have. He's always dreamed of it, but his koi would never do that with him; especially now.

"Never again." The voice rang out, nobody heard it though. The young man's arms dropped from there place on his knees and down in front of his face. "That's what you said, wasn't it, Eiri?" Tears hit the palms of his hands, warming them up with the heat the liquid held.

"It took us ten years to find each other, and only one year to split us up again."

The pink haired man got up slowly and shoved his hands into his pockets. "I'll disappear." Closing his eyes, he drew out a deep breath. "I disgust you, so I'll leave your life forever. Like we never met at all." He started to walk away, deeper into the narrow alley, allowing the shadows to swallow him whole, saying only one last thing before being gone completely. "But I'll never forget you Eiri, for you were, and still are, my best friend."

It took ten years to reunite two best friends, and as a year went by everything changed for them. At first it was the best time of their life, being together from the absence they had for a decade, but now, it all went down hill. Just like a fucked up cliché that didn't end well.

One year ago the day after they were reunited

"Yuki? How'd you end up with a name like that?" Shuichi asked from his seat on the couch, bundled up and tangled within the confines of a very warm and fluffy pink blanket. The pink-haired teen was in Eiri's apartment, conversing with him, talking about all the things that have happened in his life since the day they were separated.

The novelist sat beside him, drinking a cup of coffee, relaxed and so happy to see that his childhood friend was in his life again.

Eiri became tense though, he didn't want to tell Shuichi of his reasons on choosing a name like Yuki as his pen name. "It's nothing, I just randomly pointed at a name in a list that I typed up. Why, do you not like it?" He looked at Shuichi through the corner of his eyes, and saw that he too, tensed up.

Shuichi shifted a little and brought the blanket up closer to his face, covering his mouth slightly. "N-no… There isn't anything wrong with it. I like that name… Yuki…"

The blonde smiled and ruffled the other's hair. He couldn't help it; Shuichi was just so adorable tied up in the huge cotton-filled cloth. "Glad your okay with it."

Everything went silent then. The two of them content with each other's presence. Shuichi took this time to really get a good look around the apartment. It was a simple living space; a long, black, leather couch was where they sat, a TV propped on top of a black cabinet, filled with a few videos and DVD's, and a couple other things adorned the room, adding more to it's modern décor.

Not bad. Was all Shuichi thought, for he knew how Yuki disliked anything too complex.

Eiri watched as the younger man looked around his home. For some strange reason, he felt nervous around Shuichi. It doesn't make any sense because they are the best of friends. Then why? Why is it that he feels as if something's missing from all this?

Eiri's not aware of this, but Shuichi feels the same way. Both are confused with this unknown feeling dwelled deep inside them.

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"Are you sure that this is really a good idea, Eiri-san?" Tohma asked, following the one in question as they both exited the NG building.

Yuki kept striding forward, taking out a cigarette and lighting it. "Why wouldn't it be?" He questioned, puffing on the slender stick held between his delicate fingers.

"Well…" Tohma started, still keeping his pace behind the other blonde, bringing his head down slightly while tapping his chin in deep thought. "What if something happens between the two of you?" The elder slowed down and came to a halt when he saw that the other stopped in his path.

Yuki turned around to face his friend. "What do you mean, something might happen? Like what?" He cocked a brow as Tohma cleared his throat.

"I mean, what if you guys… Well… Fall in love?"

Eiri rolled his eyes and headed for his car once more. "What gave you that idea? We're just friends. I love him like a brother."

Tohma sped up and grasped the younger on the shoulder, just as Yuki was about to open the car door. "Yes, I know that Eiri-san, but what if he doesn't see it like that? What if HE develops feelings for you? What will you do then?" The grip on his shoulder loosened and Yuki opened the door and stepped in.

"Listen," Eiri ordered while starting the engine, "he looks up to me. I'm like his role model. The only thing he has left that's close to being a family member is me. He wouldn't think of me as anything else." Closing the door, he shifted the car into gear.

Tohma leaned into the opened window and looked straight into Yuki's eyes. "I'm just looking out for you, Eiri-san. I don't want you to get hurt again. Please, think before you get into anything."

"Don't worry." Eiri replied, facing the road; putting on his sunglasses, he added one more thing. "Besides, I'm sure that Shuichi will love living with me. We used to ten years ago. Besides, you volunteered me just a couple days ago, didn't you?"

And with that, he took off.

Tohma Seguchi stood there until Eiri was out of view. Once he was gone, the keyboardist of Nittle Grasper turned and walked back up to the studio and murmured, "Let's hope it does go out okay."

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Yuki drove up to a very friendly looking apartment and stepped out of his mercedes. He glanced around to see if it was the right place. Spotting a lone motorcycle in an area full of cars, he guessed it was indeed Hiro's place. He stepped up to the entrance and found a pair of luggage next to the sliding glass doors. He assumed it would be Shuichi's, for it had Nittle Grasper CD's and posters sticking out of the bag. Looking up from the fan boy's stuff, he saw the pink-haired man standing in front of him, a nervous smile plastered on his face.

"Hey, Eiri…" Shuichi whispered, picking up his small belongings and staring down at the ground.

"What's up ya' little brat? Are you ready or what?"

The singer lifted his head and grinned widely. "Yup!"

"Shu-chan!" A sing-songy voice called the teen. Hiro came out of the apartment and jogged over to Shuichi. "Aren't you going to give me a hug goodbye?" he asked.

"Of course!" Shuichi put his stuff down and glomped the band member. "I can't believe we won't be living with each other anymore!"

Hiro patted him on the back and commented with a soft voice, "yes, I know… But it's alright, I know you'll have a great time."

"I'm going to miss you!" They both said, still in each other's embrace.

"For god's sake, you guys will be seeing each other again at work in a few days!" Yuki yelled out, pulling the two apart. He took Shuichi's bags and placed them in the trunk, the two Bad Luck stars closely behind.

Eiri and Shuichi were in the car, bidding their farewells to Hiro. When they were off, the younger waved out the window and plopped back into the passenger seat. "This is going to be awesome!"

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A/N:

Sorry I had to end it there! Got's writers block again… Which is really pathetic because I haven't been doing anything for a few months… I'm real sorry for that too! Kami-sama, me and my lethargic ways…

Anyways, so… How's this chapter coming along? I was thinking that it sorta seems like a sequel. Dunno really. But, I do know that it's very confusing. So if you have questions, feel free to ask me.

And man! I planned chapter three to be waaaaaayyyyy better! But I rushed and completely forgot about my awesome plans… You see, they were supposed to find each other again in the park. At night. Just like in the anime and manga! 'Cept they know each other in the fic.

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