-Chapter 5
-Never Ending Shadows
-LovelessRitsuka
-Author's notes- OMG I AM SO SORRY! (SHAME) After spring break ended…shit happened…and I couldn't go back on the computer. I just got back online yesterday! Anyways, deepest apologies to all, much love to all who reviewed although I have yet to check all of them. I'll be posting longer chapters now since summer finally started for me and if I get an idea I'll post another chappie soon. GLAD TO BE BACK!
-I will also continue chapters for You Belong To Me and Only Me so be sure to check that out if you're interested. This story is currently in the "M" section so look it up over there.
Sans Amoure- I couldn't find your story? Sorry! No, actually Katsuko doesn't have feelings for Ritsuka in this story, except somewhat motherly ones but that's it! (I find it disturbing for her to like Ritsuka in the anime/manga, so yea NOT GONNA HAPPEN IN THIS STORY!) Don't worry about how long your review is, I personally like long reviews so thank you very much! YAY another KH fan!
Zafaraamy- …Alright…I must say this is getting rather interesting. I wouldn't happen to know you in real life or something right?
Amyrose300- (IS TACKLED and laughs) Alright! I read it! I'll try to find pics…mind getting off me now?
Jenfur- Dude…I have Soubi issues too….
SoraSakura- pics? Sry I have no pics despite how many people are asking for them. Although…I might draw some if I get in the mood…
KK, Sorry for taking your time…ON WITH THE STORY!
Ritsuka's eyes widened, as he felt tender lips brush his hand. All the while Soubi was going nuts inside his head.
WTF! He's gonna think I'm crazy!9u0-)...?...!
Soubi, keeping his cool "rich bastard" demeanor gently removed his lips from the younger boy's hand.
He looked up with ease and smiled gently at him. He returned to his original sitting position and returned Ritsuka's hand.
"So Ritsuka, what is a young boy like yourself working in place like this anyhow? I'm certain Seimei wouldn't approve of this?"
Ritsuka blushed and looked at his hands, carefully folded on his lap.
"Mother said I should get a job…to make money," the flustered boy replied uncertainly.
Soubi raised an eyebrow, his mom made him get a job at a strip club? WTF?
"I see…and why this job? Would no other place hire you or do you enjoy working here…?"
"NO! I mean…" Ritsuka blushed furiously at what this man might have thought of him.
"Working here is okay, I mean I don't hate it. Katsuko-san and most of the workers are very kind, and well my school won't allow kids to have jobs so…the boss said he would keep my job quiet if I would…"
Soubi nodded, "I see, Ritsuka…if you don't mind me asking…which school do you attend?"
Ritsuka raised an eyebrow, "Shimakedazawa Middle School, or Shimakita for short…"
Soubi smiled inwardly at Ritsuka cuteness, "Well, Ritsuka, do you like ice-cream?"
The boy eyes lit up instantly and he nodded quickly.
You see Ritsuka LOVED ice-cream. No Joke.
Seimei knew this of course, and every other Saturday, at approximately 2 in the afternoon, Seimei would sneak his younger brother out of their home to indulge in the frozen delicacy at the local park, where an ice-cream truck was present practically the whole day on Saturday.
"Well, if you like, I could take you for ice-cream tomorrow, after school that is."
Soubi stared at the fragile boy whose hair shaded his eyes.
Why are you so kind?
Why do you care?
About someone…
As worthless as me
"….I would like that…if it's not too much trouble that is Agatsuma-Sama."
Soubi smiled a genuine smile, fatherly it seemed, "Please just call me Soubi."
Ritsuka looked up, amethyst eyes curious, like a kitten, "….Soubi?"
"That's right, that's my name...Oh look at how much time has already past…I truly am sorry Ritsuka but I must be going."
Soubi flashed an apologetic smile as he stood up and walked away, "See you after school..," the artist spoke as he left with his back turned.
Ritsuka was in shock…A man had just asked him out and he'd said yes.
HOLD IT! This is NOT a date. Why did I even think that? This is simply my brother's friend taking me out to get some ice-cream…wait "taking me out…" CRAP! Ritsuka calm down, NOTHING is going to happen…he's an adult and you are a kid…therefore it CAN NOT be considered a date in anyway whatsoever. (yea that's what he thinks…)
Standing up, he began walking toward the dressing room, eager to leave and see how things would play out between Soubi and himself.
Ok…I COULD leave you guys here…but I feel like I owe you guys…after all, I didn't REALLY mean to leave you people for a month. For those who an apology was not good enough…Here is the only gift I can offer, a longer chapter.
Back to the Story!
After integration from Katsuko-san and a bunch of squealing from his fellow co-workers who thought Ritsuka was "lucky to be able to enjoy ice-cream with a kajillionaire," the tired kitty retreated from his workplace, and headed home.
It was midnight and he saw the sky only as endless shadows who would follow him as long he dared breathe under her.
Sure, many would think it was crazy for a boy with his looks and age to walk alone in this city, but Ritsuka was used to it and to him it was nowhere out of the ordinary.
Besides, he already knew what routes were fastest and which were safest as well as some he'd rather not talk about.
He arrived home, turning the door knob and letting himself in.
Mother was asleep, one of the only good things that came from having to work so late.
He tiptoed to up the stairs into his room, shortly after closing and locking the door.
Closing his bedroom door, he found himself in ultimate darkness.
He walked to his bed and settled down, not bothering to take off his work clothes as he snuggled on his pillow.
Ritsuka had once been afraid of the darkness, frightened at every little shadow that moved at the corner of his eyes.
Seimei had been the light that made them disappear, but the shadows took him away…and now Ritsuka himself was consumed, living with them…
Trapped forever…
A puppet
Controlled by his master
Blindfolded and tied
He follows…
Neverending.
-OK! I'm sorry but I HAVE to end it there. I want to try to continue my other story.
-REVIEW PLEASE! I won't hesitate to leave you for another month if I must.
-Alright, so Ritsuka's life isn't too great, and Soubi asked him out on a friendly outing…or at least that's what Ritsuka thinks…STAY TUNED FOR RITSUKA AND SOUBI'S "Friendly outing." COMING NEXT CHAPTER!
