Title: Stillness
Author: Wai
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters mentioned here.

Note: This drabble was a pseudo songfic. However, due to new policy, I can't add the lyrics here. Also: dedicated to Mi-chan.

There was stillness in the air. Not the kind that you would like, a tranquil air that would either lull you to sleep or make you feel good about the world. It was the kind that made your heart ache badly. So badly that you would clutch at your chest in an effort to make it stop hurting.

Ryoma's mouth was open and his lips were moving, yet there was no sound. Fuji stood mere paces away with his eyes closed and smile in place. It was like watching a silent movie, except there were sounds. There was the sound of the wind rustling the leaves and distant sounds of traffic from the main roads.

But between the two of them was this stillness that seemed to stretch across continents. And both men were afraid to break it. They were both afraid of the consequences that they would have to face if they were to speak the words.

"I-" Ryoma's eyes widened, fear gripping him as the stillness is broken. Fuji's eyes slowly slid open, waiting for the final sentence, ready to turn and leave if that was the decision.

Ryoma realized that his hands were shaking and each breath he took made him quiver. But the stillness was broken now and he was the one who broke it. They were both tired of playing this cat and mouse game anyway.

Neither had the patience to stand in the middle ground for too long.

But it was Ryoma's decision. And if he made the wrong one, their relationship might be shattered and this time irreparable. Was he willing to make that sacrifice?

"Yes."

Fuji's eyes softened and all tension faded from him. Ryoma, on the other hand, was shaking even harder. Calmly, Fuji moved closer, hand reaching out to touch Ryoma's shoulder and pull him towards Fuji.

The stillness returned. But it was different this time. There was no ache, just endless warmth, accompanied by the soft sounds of Fuji's breathing.

End

Note #2: This is actually the first drabble out of a little FujiRyo project I did in October.