Title: Together
Author: Emiko-chan (bunno-chan)
Rating: PG
Couple: Mild KeixSho
Summary: I can't do what you ask, he tells me bluntly.
Author's Notes: For Mizuki Tai: it's Emiko, you fool. Posted on Fanfiction and Livejournal.
He stares at me from across the couch. Brown eyes look me over; it is a mutual feeling, I think, that makes me shiver unconsciously as his eyes finally meet mine. His mouth opens in a silent statement.
I can't do what you ask, he tells me bluntly.
There is no reaction from me in those few moments. I am not thinking; my mind is a blank white buzz, faintly humming. I cannot take in what he just told me, not ever.
He then gets up; walks over to the heavy and dark curtains at the window, soft steps imprinted into my mind, a steady and balanced beat. He stops, speaking softly,
I can die here, right now.
This is a sentence my prone mind finally absorbs. I am at him in an instant, hand forming a fist to punch a painful bruise on him (for his senses). I seldom punch him, we are friends, but now it is too much for me.
He captures my fist in an easy save.
I shiver for the second time that day. He is careful now. Letting go, he quickly moves away from me in a blur of movement.
What are you thinking, he muses, eyes fixed on me.
I don't want him to die, I say quietly to myself. He hears this though, and laughs a sad laugh.
Who will die? He laughs, his eyes wide -not in a laughing fashion, but as if he suddenly realizes something- hands hanging loosely and lifelessly at his sides, Will it be you, or me? You are the one who will die. I will never change. Time has stopped for me.
He turns away.
I am stunned beyond words. It is rare to se him like this: so fragile and alone, like glass. And this is what I do:
I walk to him, my hand held toward him in a beckoning position. I want to be with you, I hear myself say, forever. Together?
He turns around, surprise evident on his features. Then he smiles, and takes my hand.
Together.