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Shuichi returned home later than he'd intended. It seemed like he'd only made a few stops, but before he knew it, the sun was setting, and he was carrying a dozen bags.

"Yuki?" He called, only to get no response. He moved slowly through the house, setting down his mess as he went "Yuki?"

He found Yuki sitting on the balcony, his legs dangling over the railing, teetering dangerously towards the ground below.

"Yu--!" He almost blurted, but stopped when he feared it would startle the man "Yuki." He said softly

Yuki didn't respond. Shuichi noticed that he was looking down at his hands with infacutation, muttering softly to himself. Shuichi placed his hands on the man's hips, balancing him, before repeating:

"Yuki?"

This time, Yuki looked up at him.

"Shu." He said softly

Shuichi nodded. Yuki slowly turned around, and walked back into the house.

"Shuichi." He said softly "Let's go home."

Shuichi looked at him strangely. Had it not been a few days earlier that he was insisting that they stay away from others? That they stay gone for a while longer? Shuichi then thought for a moment, before asking:

"You saw her, didn't you?"

Yuki looked up at him, and nodded.

"What... what'd she say... what she do?"

Yuki was silent for a moment, before laughing.

"Brought back some blood red memories." He replied softly

Shuichi raised his eyebrow, not understanding.

"Come on." He said, moving to the bedroom "Let's pack." He started to walk away. But then stopped, and walked back into the kitchen. "I'm hungry."

Shuichi watched Yuki pick up a perfectly formed riceball and take a bite. Shuichi picked up one, and bit into it.

"I didn't know you knew how to make riceballs." He said between his chewing.

"I don't." He replied "Eve does."

Shuichi nearly choked.

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A.N. Sorry again for the short chapter. the next one will be longer, I promise. I started to write it last night, but I went to take a nap and woke up at 4:30 in the morning, when I have to get up at 5 (I was so lucky because I didn't set my alarm clock!) But I'll update soon! Thanks for the awesome reviews everybody! They really help me work faster!