Title: Lost Memories

Disclaimer: … Gravitation doesn't belong to me… isn't that obvious?

Summary: Yuki and Shuichi's life together is going just fine. Until one day, Shuichi got hit by a car and woke up with no memories of only Yuki. No matter how hard Yuki and the others try, Shuichi just wouldn't remember. Having Shuichi giving him the cold shoulder, Yuki finally got a taste of his own medicines. Yuki is willing to do anything to get Shuichi to love him again, even if it means that they have to start all over again. What will happen in the end? Will Shuichi ever remember his once Lover? Story is set after Track 13, after Yuki had returned home from New York.

Chapter 9 – To Prove That I Am Not Gay

Nittle Grasper and Bad Luck had just finished practice and decided to eat dinner together.

"When are we going to start ordering? I am hungry Tohma!" Ryuichi whined.

"We can't yet. Shuichi is still not here." Tohma answered.

"But why didn't he just hit a ride with us earlier? I mean we are going to eat together but he wants to come here on his own." Ryuichi pouted.

"Shuichi said he wants to introduce someone to us so he is going to get them." Hiro said.

"Who is so important anyways that Shuichi had to go pick that person up personally?" Ryuichi whined.

"Maybe it's going to be Yuki Eiri stepping through the door with Shuichi." Fujisaki said.

"Most likely not. If Shuichi remembered Yuki, then we would have known by now." Noriko said.

Every nodded in agreement.

"Can we at least order first so when Shuichi finally decides to show up, the food would be ready?" Ryuichi whined.

"Ryuichi, it is not polite to not wait for someone. Don't worry about it; I am sure Shuichi would show up soon." Tohma said.

"But I am hungry!" Ryuichi pouted.

Suddenly, the door slide open and Shuichi stepped in.

"Sorry if we took long. It's so crowded outside the streets." Shuichi said.

"Where is your friend Shuichi?" Tohma asked.

Shuichi took a seat beside Ryuichi. "Oh, she needs to go to the washroom for a moment."

"She?" Hiro raised an eyebrow.

"Shuichi is late!" Ryuichi playfully hit Shuichi with his little bunny.

"Come on Ryuichi. I thought you said you were hungry, go ahead and order." K said.

"Yeah!" Ryuichi said happily.

"Should we wait for your friend to order Shuichi?" Sakano asked.

"Oh is okay, salad is all she wanted. She have to keep fit since she is a model." Shuichi said.

Noriko grinned. "You sure do watch over for her a lot."

Shuichi just chuckled. "Oh ya Tohma, can I have an interview tomorrow with the medias?"

"What for?" Tohma asked.

The door slide open again and Karen stepped in.

Shuichi smile. "I would like to introduce my new girlfriend."

Everyone froze. Karen bowed.

"Hi, nice to meet you all. My name is Kasaki Karen." Before taking a seat beside Shuichi.

"You are joking me right?" Hiro asked.

"Her name sounds familiar…" Fujisaki said.

"Of course se is. You had probably seen her on TV or in some magazines. She had been the hottest and most popular model for three years straight. But her work base is in U.S so she isn't in Japan often but she recently decided to try out Japan's model industry." Shuichi explained with a smile.

"But then what bout Yuki?" Ryuichi said all of a sudden.

Almost instantly Shuichi dropped his happy smile. "What about him?"

"Yesterday, you went wit him for dinner so I thought…" Ryuichi said

"Ya, dinner as friends. The past is the past. Our relationship ended the day I lost all my memories of him. And right now, Karen is my girlfriend." Shuichi said with no emotion.

The atmosphere became dense.

"Anyways!" Shuichi suddenly turn cheerful. "Come on, we are all starving here right? Today's dinner will be my treat. Just think of it as a party for congratulating me."

"If you say so…" Everyone mumbled.

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"Thanks for dinner Shuichi!" waved goodbye to Shuichi as he drove away with Tohma and Noriko.

"Bye Ryuichi! See you tomorrow!" Shuichi quickly waved back.

"So Shuichi, how are you going to get home?" K asked.

"Well, usually I would just hit a ride with Hiro but I have to fist bring Karen home." Shuichi said.

"Hey! You are saying it as though I am forcing you to!" Karen playfully hit Shuichi on the arm.

Shuichi laughed. "Fine fine. Is my responsibility as a good boyfriend to bring Karen home safely."

"Ok then, we are all going separate ways so see you all tomorrow!" K said.

"Bye!" They said to each other before walking their own ways.

Hiro stayed behind a bit longer to look at his best friend's retreating back and couldn't help but sigh. It's really weird for Shuichi to be hanging out with girls in the first place but now even a girlfriend?

"I guess things can really never turn back to how they were before now…"

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"Thank you so much for inviting me for dinner tonight Shuichi-kun." Karen said.

"Oh it was nothing. I wanted my friends to meet you." Shuichi smile.

"But I couldn't help but notice that you friends seem to be a little shocked when you told them about us." Karen said.

"Oh, well… I guess it might be because I never really hang out with girls a lot since I never have time to." Shuichi said, while scratching his head.

Karen smile. "I am glad you accepted me though. Shuichi-kun, do you still remember our first meeting?"

Shuichi nodded. "IT was just a few days ago, of course I remember."

-Flash Back-

A hand suddenly grabbed Shuichi's shirt sleeve. Shuichi turn to look at the owner of the hand.

"Um… well… I know you must have heard it many times before Shuichi-kun but… I really like you." The girl blushes as she said those words.

Shuichi froze. Sure he had heard girls and guys confessing to him before but this girl feels different. Not to mention she have a great body and face.

"Hove I seen you before?" Shuichi asked curiously.

Karen smile. "My full name is Kasaki Karen. I am a famous model."

Shuichi's eyes widen in surprise. "No wonder you look so familiar!"

Karen nodded. "I can't believe I got to see you here."

"Neither do I." Shuichi said.

"Well then, you still haven't told me your answer yet." Karen smile.

"Huh?" Shuichi said confusedly.

"My love confession." Karen chuckled.

Shuichi stare at Karen then suddenly Yuki's face popped into his mind. 'I AM NOT GAY!' was all Shuichi can think of.

"Okay, let's go out." Shuichi answered.

-End of Flash Back-

'Good thing Karen doesn't know how to read mind.' Shuichi thought.

"Shuichi-kun, we are at my apartment building already." Karen said.

Shuichi quickly snapped back to reality. "Oh ya."

Karen stares at Shuichi.

"Yes?" Shuichi asked.

Karen shook her head and smile. "Shuichi-kun, I hope I can be a worthy enough girlfriend for you because my feelings are not fake."

That surprised Shuichi. "What are you talking about! I am the one who should think about am I good enough for you!"

Karen giggled. "Thank you."

Karen lean up to Shuichi and gave him a peek on the cheek. "Good night and be careful when you are walking home Shuichi-kun."

Shuichi nodded. Karen turns around and walks into her apartment building. After seeing Karen safely walked inside, Shuichi turn around to walk back to Hiro's apartment.

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That night Shuichi couldn't sleep. He should be happy that there is a girl who actually loves him this much right? Then how come it doesn't feel right at all? He tosses and turns on his bed fully awake.

"Shuichi, are you awake?" Hiro's voice suddenly came from the dark.

"Hiro?" Shuichi look up on the bed (He is sleeping on the floor).

"I couldn't sleep." Hiro said. "Something is seriously bugging me."

"What's wrong Hiro?" Shuichi asked.

"Are you sure you are going to tell the medias about you and Karen?" Hiro asked.

"Why is it not okay?" Shuichi said.

'I know Yuki can be a real jerk sometimes but from what I have seen so far, he really wanted you back. Have you even considered his feelings in this whole situation? I know you the best Shuichi and you jus want to find a girlfriend to prove that you are not gay." Hiro said.

"Hiro, why are you helping Yuki?" Shuichi asked.

"I am not helping him. Is just that if tomorrow you tell the Medias, Yuki would be the main source for laughter for a long long time." Hiro said.

"So what? I already told him to back off but he is the one who still comes after me!" Shuichi half shouted.

"Have you ever thought about why he keeps coming back to you?" Hiro asked softly.

"I… I never asked for his love. He is the one who is wasting his own time on me." Shuichi said.

"IF this is what you really think, then all I can say is that I am really disappointed in you Shuichi." Hiro said, before lifting his blanket over his head, indicating the ending to their conversation.

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"Today we are gathered here for an urgent interview with Shindou Shuichi." A reporter announced.

Reporters began to set up their equipments as they wait for Shuichi's presence.

"Shuichi… everyone is here now." Tohma said at the back of the room.

"I know." Shuichi said, as e stares at the crowd before him.

"Are you sure you are going to do this?" Hiro asked his best friend.

Shuichi nodded. "They are going to know this sooner or later."

"I know I shouldn't mess with your love life but as you friend and boss and not to mention Eiri's brother in law, I don't wish for things to end like this for you two." Tohma said.

"I had made up my mind already. Please respect my wishes." Shuichi said, before walking towards the front of the interview room.

Flashes from cameras began to fill the room as Shuichi made his way to the front and took a seat.

"Shindou-kun, can you please tell us the main reason for this interview today?" A reporter asked.

The world suddenly became silence for Shuichi. Shuichi turn to look at his friends in the back and all of them wore faces of concern.

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Yuki sat patiently at home in front of the TV, waiting for Shuichi to talk as he lit a cigarette.

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Shuichi look down at the table and took a deep breath before looking back up at the reporters again.

"Karen, can you please come here?" Shuichi let out a sigh

Karen suddenly stood up from one of the reporters' seat and walk to stand beside Shuichi.

"Hey! Isn't that Kasaki Karen? What is she doing here?" A reporter said in surprise.

Shuichi smile at the cameras. "Today, I would like to announce that me and Karen are officially a couple."

Gasps could be heard around the room.

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Yuki dropped his cigarette onto the floor as his eyes widen in surprise.

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"Then what about Yuki-san?" Reporters began to ask

"That was all in the past and he and I are no more. I am sorry to all Yuki Eiri fans but I won't be able to remember Yuki so please stop sending me cards telling me to make up with him soon." Shuichi said.

"But Shindou-san… even if you don't like Yuki-san anymore, your preferences for your lover's gender should still be the same right?..." A reporter asked.

Shuichi held his fist. "Enough!"

Shuichi turn to Karen and suddenly pulled her into a kiss. Everyone gasped again.

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Tohma close his eyes and look away. Hiro held his fists as he stares at the kissing couple. K frown and Sakano fainted.

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Yuki felt tears began to roll down his face as he watches Shuichi kissing someone else on live TV. His heart felt as if it is being stabbed over and over again.

"So… so this is how heart break feels like."


Author's Note: Gasp! How dare you Shuichi! It looks like Yuki took things really hard. The story is just getting exciting (At least I hope so). Thanks for all the reviews for the last chapter! Please continue to support me!