A Gravitational Series of Unfortunate Events

Rune Alchemist Kaori

Disclaimer: I still don't own any of the Gravitation characters.

Chapter 2

Shuichi rushed out of the apartment, almost frightened that Yuki would hurt him if he stayed. A bit sullenly he started to head to a supermarket to buy coffee.Why did his lover even like coffee. The pink-haired boy didn't understand how anyone could really like the disgusting brown liquid. It was bitter and smelled funny, so why did Yuki like it? It was then that the boy realized something very, very important: Yuki hadn't told him what kind of coffee to get? His mind began to get jumbled with questions.

Does Yuki like creamer with his coffee... what kind did he like? Irish creme, hazelnut, amaretto, or maybe vanilla? Does he need sugar? Does he use special sugar? Is it the pink packaged sugar or the blue packaged sugar?

Shuichi blinked a few times utterly confused. What if he messed up and got the wrong kind and Yuki threw him out. Now Shuichi decided that he had a very good idea, a plan formulated in his mind. So, with a smile on his face he half-skipped the rest of the way to the store, humming 'Sleepless Beauty' as he walked.

Yuki was beginning to get a headache from watching the screen of his computer for too long and he was now officially out of coffee. He didn't think he could really function without it. The author had a serious caffeine addiction that needed taken care of, but until he decided to do that... HE NEEDED THE DAMN COFFEE!

"What's taking that brat so long? All I did was send him to get some more coffee, at this rate I'll be fast asleep by the time he gets back," the blond groaned as he tried to keep working despite his sluggish mind.

"How did I become such a procrastinator?" Yuki asked himself, "I should have had this done at least a week ago, yet here I am rushing to get finished. It's like being in highschool again. Damn, I hated highschool. Argh! I need that damn coffee before I go insane from talking to myself." The author leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes... just a few minutes wouldn't hurt.

Shuichi gleefully began to walk back to the apartment, several bags from the store in his arms. He pushed the door open and went into the kitchen. After careful deliberation Shuichi had decided that since he did not know what type of coffee his lover liked, or what he liked in his coffee he would simply have to buy a little bit of everything. The pink-haired pop-star set the bags down on the kitchen table and took out many boxes, cans, and bags of different coffee brands. There was everything there, from cheap crappy coffee to espressos that packed a serious punch.

"Yuki!" Shuichi called for his lover, even though he knew where he was, "I got your coffee!"

"Good, make me a cup," Yuki yelled back to the younger male. Shuichi paused.

"Uh... what do you like in your coffee?"

"I take it black."

"Oops.." Shuichi mumbled then yelled, "What kind of coffee do you want."

"Whatever you bought is fine, just bring me the damn coffee brat!"

Shuichi winced. Whatever I bought? That doesn't really narrow it down... And what am I supposed to do with all those coffee creamers!

Shuichi chose one of the better brands, but not the best. He boiled water then made the coffee and took it into the study for Yuki. He set it down.

"Mm.. Thanks," Yuki said, sipping the coffee. It wasn't too bad, not really anyway.

With Yuki's approval Shuichi went into the living room and started to write lyrics for his next song. It only took about a half hour for Yuki to yell to his lover again.

"Oi, brat.. Get me another cup," the author said, sounding annoyed.

"Am I your maid now?" Shuichi asked.

"Did you forget that you ruined my book?" the blond lied, just so he wouldn't have to get up.

Shuichi blushed and made a cup of some of the cheaper coffee and took it in. Yuki sipped it and made a face, not understanding why it tasted so different, but said nothing, shooing the little singer away.

Once again the cup was finished quickly.

"Brat!"

"I know, I know, I'm on it," Shuichi said, going back into the kitchen. He knew Yuki had work to do, but so did he, and it wasn't like he didn't have deadlines too. This time he made an expensive espresso. When he took it in and Yuki tasted it realization hit the blond like a ton of bricks. He looked at the pink-haired boy severely.

"Shuichi... how many brands of coffee did you buy?"

"Umm..."

"Shuichi!" Yuki said sternly.

"I didn't know what you liked and I was afraid to come back... so I.. I bought some of everything.."

Yuki choked and spluttered out, "E...everything! You idiot!"

Shuichi let out a small whimpering sound, looking dejected. Yuki took a deep breath, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"From now on stick with this brand," he said, "Now get out."

Shuichi's eyes welled up with tears. Everything he tried to do to help just seemed to make Yuki even angrier with him.

End Chapter 2

A/N: Well, there's chapter 2 for you. I told you I'd update frequently. Reviews are welcome and very much appreciated. Thanks bunches..