No homework! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Actually, it's all due thursday since we have a half day tomorrow. Oh well! Why do today when you can put off till' tomorrow (I think that's how the saying goes). Anyway here's chapter two!

Chapter Two

The party was held in an elegant hotel. A chandelier hung in a great hall where several celebrities and anyone else who were filthy rich dined and chatted with each other. Descending stairs led to a water fountain in the middle of the hall and the floor was covered in marble. Outside limos lined up out front as camera men took pictures of all those who were invited.

The band, Bad Luck, arrived and walked through the gateway of people, waving as they smiled nervously. After they were safe inside another black limo arrived and as the violet eyed kid climbed out a huge eruption of screaming fans swarmed.

Hideki climbed out after Shuichi, wearing a white tux with a white top hat, silver cane and sunglasses. Shuichi was the complete opposite, wearing a black trench coat with a nice white dress shirt, black tie, and black dress pants. In his ears were black crosses and on his face were black eye liner, mascara, and glitter.

As they walked toward the entrance of the hotel fans from all around tried to grab at the model, making security surround the poor boy and lead him swiftly into the entrance. Yet, his torture was far from over.

Hideki kicked open the door and shouted, "We're here!"

The entire hall became silent as people turned to stare at the model and his obnoxious manager. A man with a gun eyed the manager and model while Tohma gulped down a glass of wine. Mika ignored the entire outburst completely.

Shuichi smacked his face in utter disgust, his face going beat red as Hideki grabbed hold of his arm and dragged him down the stairs towards the snobs. And as he passed, the whispers he heard made him grow even redder.

"What a snob!"

"I need a white tux. Why don't I have a white tux?"

"Because you have style!"

"Poor kid. Having to be stuck with a lunatic."

"I don't know. I feel sorry for the white tux dude… having to be stuck with such a stiff!"

"He looks a little weird," whispered a red head to the foreign blonde who held the gun. "I have to wonder what this model is like."

Shuichi, hearing the comment, quickly looked at the ground as he followed his manager to the foyer, ignoring the stares that everyone gave them and the comments they made.

I told him not to wear that outfit! Shuichi's mind screamed as he scowled at the shiny floor.

"Is that the Hideki you were talking about?" asked Yuki as he watched the man in the top hot laugh obnoxiously at a joke someone made (which really wasn't at all funny, Yuki thought). He turned back to Tohma with a disgusted look on his face.

"Yes," answered Tohma as he scowled yet his eyes lightened when he spotted the person he most wanted to see. "And there's Shindou."

Yuki followed his friend's gaze to lay his eyes on the dark model. He inhaled a breath from his cigarette and made his way over to the boy who stood alone leaning on a pole, looking bored. As he walked toward the model, his target's eyes lifted, revealing those stunning orbs and Yuki stopped a foot a way, struck dumb as he stared at the handsome man before him.

Forcing a smile (which is hard for Yuki) Yuki began, "Hello. I'm Yuki Eiri. You must be the model Shindou Shuichi, I presume?"

The boy smiled and just as he opened his mouth to speak there came a, "Of course he is! That's 'my Shadow'!" Hideki laughed at his own joke as Yuki grimaced. Must ignore horrible obnoxious laughter, thought Yuki as his eye twitched. Shuichi looked to the ground as Hideki continued speaking for him. "Shuichi is the best model I have, let alone the most competitive. He follows me around just about everywhere, just like my shadow." Hideki pinched Shuichi's cheek for effect. "His pseudo name fits him well, don't you think?"

Yuki smirked. "Of course. I just came up to compliment him on his choice of clothes. Dark and mysterious, yet classy. I like it. Clashing tastes and feelings brings out a sort of… inventive side."

Hideki sneered as he wrapped an arm around Shuichi, pulling him close. As Yuki stared, he noticed no reaction from the boy; just continued to stare at the ground. They must be lovers of some sort… "It's just like you to look beyond the barrier, isn't it Yuki? But a word of advice. Back off. We'll confront Tohma when we damn well feel like it. So tell him to stop getting his panties in a bunch."

Yuki scowled as he turned around and left. Reaching the bar, he sat next to Tohma and quickly ordered some kind of beer. As he chugged it down, Tohma watched him and scowled when Yuki didn't say anything. "So?" asked Tohma anxiously.

"The bastard already knows. It's as if he can read our minds! And I didn't get a word out of Shindou! That's the last time I act cheerful!"

Tohma rolled his eyes. He began to turn away when he finally caught on to what Yuki said and swirled around. "What do you mean he already knows?"

Yuki muttered, "His exact words were 'Back off. We'll confront Tohma when we damn well feel like it'." Yuki slowly stood from his seat and took out his cigarettes.

"Hey! Where are you going?" shouted Tohma as he watched Yuki leave.

"What does it look like? I'm going out to smoke a cig!"

"Since when did you decide to smoke outside?"

"Since that bastard decided to screw with me!" shouted Yuki as he turned towards Tohma, fire flashing in his eyes.

Shoving him up against the wall, Hideki braced his hands on either side of his head and kissed harshly, bruising the lips. Shuichi quickly moved his lips away and turned his head, allowing his manager to nip at his neck as he grinded his lower body to him. No emotion showed on the model's face as Hideki unbuttoned his pants and slipped his hand down his boxers to stroke what waited. His eyes focused on the ground, covered in dirt, litter, and whatever else people threw out here in the ally. His eyes were clouded and his hands lay limp. What else am I for other than to be his sex slave?

Hideki moved away, the cold reaching Shuichi immediately, making him shiver as his pants were buttoned back up. A hand went to his chin and was pulled over to meet green eyes staring at him. Shuichi stared blankly at the handsome man, his breaths coming in short puffs, his face pale. Hideki smiled as he lightly kissed Shuichi, lips brushing lips. "You're so beautiful, Shuichi," whispered the man after he pulled away. "Like an untouchable doll." An untouchable doll… Hideki stroked the model, running his hands through the black hair and lightly brushing his cheeks with his fingertips. "I love you so much."

Shuichi blinked in reaction. Those words don't mean anything to me any more... Hideki kissed Shuichi once again, his tongue diving in and then quickly recoiling. A pill appeared in front of Shuichi's view and was quickly placed inside his mouth. Shuichi swallowed as he closed his eyes. My life. Hideki kissed Shuichi once again, moaning as he thrust his hips and nipped at his lips. His nails scratched at his shoulders while another hand went down to massage his bottom, lifting him up slightly. Please… make this stop…

The door opened, revealing light. Hideki quickly backed off from Shuichi, but smirked when he noticed who it was. "Why hello Yuki! Come for a smoke? Or perhaps a threesome?"

Yuki scowled and said nothing as he walked to a corner away from the two, lighting his cigarette as he went.

Hideki turned back to Shuichi and smiled. "I'll leave you to yourself. If you need me, I'll be with Tohma," said the manager right before he kissed the model and left.

Shuichi sighed as he pulled his trench closer, protecting himself from the brutal wind. Yuki glanced his way as Shuichi stared up at the sky, not even realizing that the blonde was staring at him. "So... are you his lover?"

Shuichi's eyes widened, but then softened as he chuckled. He turned slowly toward Yuki and shook his head. "No. More like someone he takes his anxieties out on. He actually has a wife who's currently pregnant."

"I see," answered Yuki as he took another puff from his cigarette. "Is that how you got hired?"

"WHAT!" Shuichi's face turned read with anger and embarrassment as he scowled at the blonde.

"You know. In order to get a job, did you-"

"Of course not! I'm not that type of person…"

Yuki exhaled, smoke coming out as he turned and smiled slyly at the nervous model. "So… what prompted you to go to a bar on Karaoke Night and sing? I would think that manager of yours would have you under lock and key."

Shuichi smiled. "I guess that is normally the case… but that night… I was unusually free that night… and I enjoy singing."

"Then why not be lead singer?"

Shuichi quickly looked up from the ground and scowled. "Why do you care?"

"Because a certain friend of mine does… and if I'm unable to fulfill a certain quest he has given me he'll make my life miserable."

Shuichi chuckled. "Reminds me of someone."

Yuki walked toward Shuichi, grabbing his chin. Gold met violet, and Shuichi couldn't help but blush from the closeness. "You don't look like the type of person to be a model." Shuichi scowled. "Well, don't get me wrong," continued Yuki as he smiled, "You do dress nice and look quite… intoxicating. But by the way you act… you seem more like an observer than someone who would flaunt their body or… say sing on stage."

Shuichi frowned. "Yeah, well who are you to judge me!" shouted Shuichi as he smacked Yuki's hand away. Yuki chuckled, making Shuichi fume even more. "You only just met me! And you know what! You come across as one of those guys who would sell their body's to pay for their condos in Florida!"

Yuki rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "So you think I'm attractive?"

"When did you hear me say that?" shouted Shuichi, making Yuki even more amused.

"Well, I have to be pretty attractive in order to be able to pay for all my condos in Florida. Why else would people want my body? Unless I was talented…"

Shuichi groaned angrily as he pulled at his hair. "You are so-"

"Handsome? Stunning? Strong? Adoring?"

"Irritating is more like it!"

Yuki pinned Shuichi to the wall, smirking as he watched Shuichi's eyes widen with fear and… excitement? "And you know what I find more irritating? People who ignore their talents and interests and pursue other careers in order to please others. And then they complain about what they do for a living, blaming others for their stupidity! Now does that remind you of anyone, Shuichi?"

He said my name… Shuichi's heart stopped beating for a moment there. The warm breath coming from this man sent strange electric signals down his spine. Of course, most people said his name, but this… bastard… he didn't know why, but this man had a strange impact on him. He didn't answer, couldn't find a reason to doubt what this… stranger was telling him. He does have a point, you know. The only thing stopping you now is Hideki.

"Well, it was nice talking to you, Shindou," Yuki announced as he crushed his cigarette to the wet ground and headed back inside.

Shuichi smiled. "Yes, it was nice…"

Yuki pulled out a chair and sat next to Tohma, crossing his arms smugly as he smirked at his friend. Tohma watched him through slit eyes, sipping on a glass of wine. "I take it smoking your cigarette went well?" he asked hesitantly.

"Very well," Yuki said curtly.

"What happened?"

"I met with Shuichi outside."

"And?" Tohma asked a little too quickly.

Yuki glanced at Tohma before answering. "He should be confronting you about the job offer soon. He might just start tomorrow…"

Tohma sat up, eyes wide. "Really? What'd you do? Bribe him?"

"No, we just talked."

Confusion was evident on Tohma's face. "Talked? Funny, I never imagined you as the social type."

"Shut up. I got you what you wanted, didn't I?"

Tohma sighed. "That still has yet to be proven."

"Don't worry. Any minute now he'll come right up to you and agree to-"

"I am soooooooo sorry everybody!" came a shout from the obnoxious Hideki. Everyone, once again, stopped their chattering and turned their attention to the idiotic manager. He should have been a stage announcer, thought Yuki as he scowled. "But Shadow is so very tired and is retiring for the night. He will, however, be back for the next bash. I wish you all a good night!"

Tohma turned toward Yuki, eyes dark as he stood up. Veins stuck out on his head angrily as he trembled. Yuki rolled his eyes. Here it comes…

"EIRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!"

Alright! To make things clear... Hideki and Shuichi did not 'do it'! I thought i should just point that out. They were just doing a make out thingy it's just that Shuichi really didn't want to participate. Anyway!

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