Disclaimer: If I owned Tokyo Mew Mew, Ryou and Keiichiro would have done a lot more than hugging…

Sorry it took me so long to update. I was forced to vacation with a nosy friend who gets into (and reads) everything so I couldn't work on my story till I got back. Then I got grounded and wasn't allowed to use the computer for a week. Thanks to I Heart DM 11, Magick Silverfang25, DimondPrincess, Kyeticku, Anonomouse, Hickari Rioki, Ichigo12, Makai-Princess, and Kawaii Yasha for reviewing! This chapter is going to be very fluffy.

Warning: This chapter contains malexmale romance.

Misunderstood Emotions: Chapter Five

"You cannot run away from me… My Keiichiro…" Keiichiro was running through a darkened forest trying desperately to escape from the thing that was pursuing him. He tripped and fell to the ground. Pie was on top of him in an instant, a sadistic smile on his face. "You are mine…"

Keiichiro woke up screaming. He began to thrash wildly when he felt someone's arms around him, but stopped when he realized that those arms belonged to Ryou. "Ryou… What?" Keiichiro asked, wincing slightly as he realized he had opened the wound on his neck. "You were crying in your sleep… muttering something about aliens." Ryou answered as he carefully brushed Keiichiro's tears away. Keiichiro blushed slightly and asked "But why are you here?" "I just wanted to… make sure you'd be okay." Ryou stammered as he began to blush as well. Keiichiro gave Ryou a questioning look before he noticed the nest of pillows and blankets that had been set up beside his bed.

"Now that you're awake, I'll leave if you want me to…" Ryou said, starting to get off the bed. Keiichiro grabbed the edge of Ryou's shirt, stopping him. "Please don't leave Ryou… I don't want to be alone…" Ryou sat back down on the bed and pulled Keiichiro close, hugging him. "I'll stay if that's what you want." Keiichiro yawned, feeling really sleepy all of a sudden. He relaxed against Ryou's warm body. Ryou tensed, thinking he didn't deserve to have Keiichiro so close to him. "Why don't you hate me?" he asked suddenly, gazing at Keiichiro's bandages. "I'm the one who let this happen to you." "It wasn't your fault Ryou, it was a misunderstanding." Keiichiro said, after his lips formed a sad smile.

Ryou felt hot tears begin to build up in his eyes. "He isn't angry at me… I hurt him so much and he isn't even angry at me!" he thought. Ryou thoughts were jumbled and fast and before he could stop them, he found them spilling out. "I'M SO STUPID!" he yelled, startling Keiichiro. "I ALWAYS HURT THE PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT!" Keiichiro sat up and asked "What do you mean?"

Ryou took a long shaky breath, and then asked "You remember the day my mom died, don't you?" "Yes." Keiichiro replied softly, prompting Ryou to continue. "We… had an argument that morning… I told her… that I hated her…" Ryou's fists were clichéd, his face contorted. "She died thinking that… thinking that I detested her…"

Keiichiro stared into Ryou's eyes before leaning his head against the other man's chest. "You aren't stupid Ryou… We all make mistakes. I'm going to be okay… And I know your mom knew how much you loved her." "You might be right…" Ryou mumbled, as his arms wrapped around Keiichiro gently. Keiichiro smiled. "I am right." Soon the two were asleep in each other's arms.

Ryou awoke the next morning to sunlight streaming through his window. He looked at his sleeping friend and wondered how it was possible for a boy to be so... cute. When he tried to get up Keiichiro made a soft mewing sound and snuggled against his chest, still mostly asleep. "Looks like I won't be up for a while." he thought amusedly. He blushed when he suddenly remembered how much he had opened up to Keiichiro the previous night. "Baka Ryou…" he moaned softly. Keiichiro woke up because of the sound. He opened his brown eyes and found himself staring into Ryou's aquamarine ones. He yelped "Nani!" and turned tomato red. Ryou blushed yet again and removed his hands from Keiichiro's waist. They both stared at the bed sheets, blushing furiously.

To Be Continued

Sorry about the long wait and the short chapter, I've been feeling depressed lately and my mind is blank. Reviews make me feel better and help me update so please review.