FAMILY TIES

By JustAkiko

Rating: K+

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, but the story is all mine.

Setting: At the end of the anime… and the almost end of the manga.

Notes: This fic is mostly canon, focusing more on the manga than the anime. HOWEVER, I wrote this BEFORE I saw the first or second movie, so they have no relevance to this story. Hence the Li family etc are entirely characterised from my imagination.

BIG THANKYOUS to everyone who left a review! It's great to know people are still reading this and that it's all making sense. Here's the next chapter along with a warning. I'm going to be leaving my fast internet connection at the end of this week (Wooohoo off home for the easter holidays!) so my updates for the two weeks after may be sparce (I have dial up at home... really bad dial up!hoe!) So I'll try and post one more chapter before I leave then update as soon as I can after that.

Hope you guys keep reading! I love hearing what people think about this so keep those reviews coming!

One more note. This chapter was written (mostly) for my dear friend Lis, who is a massive Touya/Yuki fan. Although this fic doesn't really focus on them, when they're around it is implied that they are a romantic couple, so if that bothers anyone, for whatever reason, you may want to skip this chapter. No smut or all out yaoi, just a little shonen-ai. After all the rating's only K! hehe

And so with that, lets get on with the show! Read and enjoy!

Ooo and REVIEW!!

Hugs

Ja

CHAPTER 5

A Brotherly Perspective

It was decided, Spring Break was officially a work free zone for both him and Touya no matter what. Having worked up enough money to survive on savings for a good few months, Yukito had insisted that they both take a break from endless part-time jobs, to finally spend some time with family and friends. And of course each other. In fact, as far as Yukito was concerned the time wouldn't be a total loss if they spent it all in their rather comfortable bedroom, trying out all the…

The clatter of yet another pan almost shattering from impact with the stove woke Yukito sharply from his daydreaming, and sent his worried gaze towards the kitchen where his partner was currently making dinner.

"To-ya will you calm down. It's not that bad." He called "Or at least let me do the cooking before you break something in there."

A frustrated sigh was the only response he got, followed by an indignant snort and the thump of another pot. Yukito smiled, then fought not to laugh, at his boyfriend's rabid behaviour. He couldn't help it; To-ya was just too… too …cute when he fell into his sister complex.

"You know he's not going to steal her away from you. Sakura-chan is perfectly happy, you need to trust her."

Another irritated growl, this time followed by actual words.

"I do trust her. It's that brat I don't trust."

Yukito got wearily to his feet and moved swiftly into the next room, to find his man stirring violently at some poor defenceless stew inside a large cooking pot. With the clattering of Touya's spoon and the sweat beading on his perfect temple, Yukito felt increasingly sorry for the pot as well.

"Give him a break." He replied finally, his voice firm but calming, "He makes Sakura-chan very happy. Even you must see that."

Touya's manic stirring stopped abruptly and Yukito panicked, wondering if perhaps he'd pushed too far. He tensed further when the angry storm by the cooker turned to face him but one look in those deep brown eyes and Yukito forgot any worries he'd had. The tenderness and despair he found there were akin to that of a child who'd broken their mother's vase and had just been caught red-handed. Yukito smiled softly and waited patiently as Touya scratched awkwardly at his head before walking slowly over to where he stood. Before he could react however, Touya was reaching out and pulling him firmly into his chest, holding him in a silent embrace while his body slowly released the tension it had been harbouring.

"I know he makes her happy," he finally mumbled into Yukito's soft silver hair, "But that means he has the ability to hurt her too. You've seen how quiet she's been these past months Yuki, she cares for him so much. I just don't want her heart broken."

Yukito smiled into his partner's chest, delighting in the warmth and the rare pleasure of Touya admitting his inner feelings.

"I think Li-kun feels the same way To-ya." He muttered quietly, running soothing hands over a broad back and shoulders. "He'll take good care of her. He would never hurt Sakura-chan willingly."

Touya stiffened slightly.

"I know that," he hissed sharply, "But sometimes will has nothing to do with it. I don't need my old abilities to know that life isn't gonna be easy for those two. And sometimes…" he paused again arms tightening subconsciously around his lover "Sometimes, destiny will break your heart for you."

Yukito felt the sigh ripple through his own chest and for a brief moment nursed a pang of fear and jealousy in his heart. But he pushed it aside firmly as he pulled back from Touya's embrace and stared up into his handsome face.

"You mean like you and Mizuki-san?" he whispered, never dropping his gaze. He watched his partner's expression tighten reflexively at the name before his eyes flared and he exclaimed,

"No! Yuki, I didn't… you know I didn't…"

Yukito laughed kindly and pressed his lips briefly to Touya's, silencing his apologetic ramblings.

"I know you didn't." he smiled warmly, when Touya finally relaxed "I just mean that I understand how…out of control you can be in situations like this. After all, I never actually planned on falling in love with you."

His heart glowed then as Touya smiled for the first time since he'd come home, before leaning down to share another kiss. As they broke apart Yukito could feel the reduced tension in Touya's frame, but still worried over his frowning face. He laid his head comfortingly on the taller man's chest.

"Sakura-chan will be fine. With or without Li-kun, she still has you."

He sensed more than saw Touya's answering grin.

"I do not have a sister complex." He growled playfully. Yukito just held him tighter.

"Whatever you say To-ya. Whatever you say."

Well this was a short one! Sorry about that, but I wanted to keep the T/Y stuff seperate... you'll see why later.. muwhaha! >

Although this seems a little off plot I wanted to give the story a little more or a rounded, full feeling... and trust me it'll all become clear soon enough!

That, and when your best friend and beta reader is yaoi mad, you have to keep her sweet ;)

Okay, hope you enjoyed! Next chapter up at the end of the week! Ja x x