Title: Crossroads
Part: Chapter 6 – The Truth

Author: Kazelei
Disclaimer: Do Not Own Any of the Characters
Pairing: SenRu
Genre: Angst

Chapter 6 – The Truth

Waking up, he stretched his hands and slowly opened his eyes.

He tried to get up.

"Aw! Head ache!" he said shaking his head.

'Wait! Where am I? In a hospital? What happened last night?' as he tried to remember the events that happened and made him end up in this white painted room.

Suddenly, a nurse entered carrying a tray of breakfast.

"Ohayou, sir! What a nice day, ne? I've come to serve you breakfast. Here's coffee, a bowl of noodles, bread and butter, have a nice meal sir!" as the nurse disappeared by the door.

Feeling his hunger, he ate up all the breakfast served by the nurse.

Suddenly, Mitsui entered the room. Akira was stunned.

"What are you doing here?" he directly asked at Mitsui in an unfriendly manner.

"I own this place." Mitsui answered equaling Akira's unfriendly approach.

"I see. Then I should be leaving then. Thank you for your kindness. How much would that cost?" Akira asked still in an unfriendly manner.

Mitsui was the first one to give up.

"Look, I came here to speak with you okay. Kaede needs you."

"He does? Really? He already has you to take care of him…"

"You don't understand Akira. What you saw last night…and the previous days…"

"Yeah, I saw it with my two eyes. I'm not blind. You don't have to explain anymore."

"Will you let me talk first? Kaede needs a heart donor. The heart that's supposed to be used for his heart transplant was rejected by his body. We need to look for another one."

"And you're expecting me to help you?"

"Yes I am. Because I know that you love Kaede."

"Uh-oh and so is it okay if me, his ex-boyfriend would help you, his present-boyfriend?"

"Akira Sendoh! Will you stop all this childishness?" Mitsui said as he was already running out of patience.

"You will help me look for a heart donor because you are the reason why Kaede's not giving up. You are the reason why he's still fighting for his life. He loves you and he needs you. And so are you to him. You don't have to be jealous because I am his half brother. Understand?"

Akira was again astounded. "You are Kaede's half brother? The one whom he always tells me about. Oh my! How could I?" as he slapped his forehead.

"Sumimasen. I didn't mean to be jealous. It's just that I love Kaede so much."

Mitsui just nodded.

"Can…can I go at Kaede's room?"

"You can, actually, he's always calling your name but not after we talk. I've heard that you were married. Is that right?"

"Umn…well, I am supposed to be married but the wedding hasn't pushed through. I am single. No, I'm in a relationship with Kaede, we never really had a talk after what happened in the past few days."

"That's because you didn't give him the chance to explain. You just assumed. Gives me an idea that you don't trust Kaede that much?" Mitsui said.

"Uh oh, it's not like that. I'm just possessive when it comes to him. I had an argument with my father, he's so mad at me. Well, actually, I'm not a Sendoh anymore. You see, I'm just an adopted son. But don't worry, I'll be okay. Look, I promise not to hurt your brother anymore. I love Kaede so much."

"Okay, point taken…you can now go see Kaede." Mitsui smiled at Akira.

For seven days, Akira talked and talked with Kaede. He never left Kaede's side. He would tell stories to Kaede. Some funny and he would reminisce all the moments that they've had together.

Akira would just sit beside Kaede's bed. He never gets tired gazing at Kaede's beautiful face.

On the seventh day, Kaede was able to return to the world. He slowly opened his beautiful blue eyes and looked around him.

Akira was beaming happily at him. "Kaede!"

"A-ki-ra!" he said as he reached for Akira's face touching it, caressing it.

"You're real. I'm not dreaming am I?" Kaede softly said as if talking to himself.

"Kaede, look at me, touch me, I'm real, I'm here, Akira," Akira said as he held Kaede's hands.

"B..but, your wedding…"

"Hush now, babe," as Akira showed both of his hands to Kaede.

"Do you see me wearing a wedding ring?"

Kaede just shook his head.

"Good. So you know what does that mean? I am not married okay? The planned wedding for me wasn't successful. I am still yours Kaede. You never lose me. You own my heart," as Akira placed Kaede's right hand on his left chest.

"Sorry about the previous days baby," Akira said, as he slowly descended his lips towards Kaede's lips.

Kaede willingly opened his mouth urging Akira to enter his mouth, responding to Akira's kisses with the same flame and intensity.

"Ehem.. ehem…" Mitsui said opening the door.

Kaede was about to push Akira away from him but Akira held him in place. Akira's one hand was wrapped possessively around his waist while his other hand at the base of Kaede's neck. And they continued kissing until both of them ran out of air.

"Now I know why Kaede can't get enough of you Akira," Mitsui chuckled.

"Brother!" Kaede could only say as he bowed down his reddening face.

While Akira still has his one arm around Kaede's waist with his hentai smile.

"So, how are you doing?" Mitsui asked Kaede.

"Okay." Kaede answered shyly.

"So, I guess I have to leave the two of you again. I've just dropped by to know your condition Kaede."

"Thank you brother," Kaede could only say.

Author's Notes: Okay, here's chapter six! Well, actually, I've finished this long before but it's only now that I've had the time to upload it. Anyway, I hope you liked this chapter and I dunno if the turn out of events are so fast… And before I forget, of course many thanks again to the people who're reviewing this fic…your reviews really keep me going especially if I can't find the heart to write y'know…

Hey, here's my reply to the reviews on the previous chapter:

White Soul: Oh well, I don't know if the ending will be a happy one or a sad one or a…oh well, just watch out!

Khaesen: That's why it's angst you know…it means the characters have to be in those painful and sad circumstances, hehe…joke! Tenchu sa review!

Jam: So you thought, Mitsui loves Ruru? Of course he does, but just brotherly love, hehe…hope you liked this chapter!

Ryuen1 n' Zap Mama: Hey there! Y'know what, I share your sentiments about those forgotten fics n' ur right, sayang talaga. Anyways, I also hate being left hanging, like asking the questions…What will happen next? Will he die? Will he live? What? Who's the new character who entered, etc. so I'm not going to be writing forgotten fics, otei…n' I'm also from my mother's womb, weeh! Corny? I'm also from the Philippines…

t.b.c.