Chapter 9

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Omg.. I update hahaha. Anyway this story almost finishes and as usual I didn't proofread this although I tried my best to get it right. So yeah~ On with the story.

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"We cry, we laugh, it's a precarious sort of feeling but it is proof of you and me."

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Two days has past since the incident. Inside a quiet, white room filled with books and papers scattered messily around the floor and table, Tezuka Kunimitsu stood still beside the bright window as he reads the file in his hand. The name Fuji Syuusuke appeared on the cover along with a small photo attached with a clip. Flipping the pages, the stoic man was immersed in his own world that he simply ignored the sudden voice that rang across the gently lit room.

"There you are." Called a young man in his thirties with short black hair and wearing a fresh pressed suit. A police badge can be seen hanging on his left pocket as he leans against the door that has 'Dr. Takada' written on it. "We found everything we need to arrest that Milch in this office and his apartments. And as you said, he was the one that killed your friend by overdosing him and was the supplier for that drug case where his brother got killed."

Despite the lack of response from the stoic man, the detective knew that Tezuka must feel satisfied especially since he has been chasing this man for almost 4 years. Finding himself a comfortable seat, the detective sat down as he stared around the room.

"You know, you should still be resting. That drug was pretty lethal." Suggested the detective.

"I'm fine." Replied Tezuka as he took another file from the messy table and began to read it.

Sighing to himself, the detective stood up and walked back towards the door. "Remember that we allowed you to do this because your dad helped us a lot in the past. Don't forget to return the gun and about that other guy, Fuji Syuusuke, we couldn't found any traces of him. I guess he disappear from here." Added the detective before he walked away from that white room and leaving Tezuka alone again, drowning in his thought.

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The sound of water dripping from the dirty sink can be heard, echoing inside the gloomy, small room with barely any furniture. A figure can be seen, sitting on the single bed that creaks with the slightest move. As he finishes counting up his money, Fuji sighs and slump to the bed, realizing the tight situation he is in.

This is bad. I spent too much on that damn hospital. Thought Fuji as he rested his head on the pillow. I could probably survive for another two to three days while staying in this motel.

Watching the outside with its neon lights that help to brighten the room from the window next to his bed, Fuji's mind drifted off from depression to the two days ago incident and Tezuka,

Wonder if he's going to hate me or even kill me since I did stick a needle in his arm. Thought Fuji sadly, although having the thought of Tezuka coming after him with a big knife in his hand makes him chuckled. I do hope he's all right.

"I'm sorry." Added Fuji as he drifted to sleep and sky started to rain.

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"Are you Fuji Yumiko?" Asked Tezuka to a young, beautiful woman standing in front of him that also has a set of blue eyes.

"Yes." Answered Yumiko. "And who might you be?"

"I'm sorry for the bother but I'm Tezuka Kunimitsu and if you don't mind I would like to ask you some question about your brother, Fuji Syuusuke." Replied Tezuka politely. "Do you mind if I come in?"

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The apartment was pretty small but cozy and filled with warmth. Photos of family decorated the walls along with children's toys.

"I'm sorry for the mess." Said Yumiko as she put down a cup of tea in front of Tezuka and sat on the sofa.

"No, it's all right. I'm sorry for the sudden visit." Replied Tezuka as he lifted the cup and took a sip.

"Well, I don't know where to start." Said Yumiko nervously. "As you know, we don't really have a nice, perfect past. My father had an affair with his secretary and my mother went berserk when she found out about it. I was 14, Syuusuke was 9 and our youngest brother, Yuuta was 5." "That truly takes a toll on our family. My mother became depress and started drinking. And like any other, drunken mother would do, she began to neglect us and became violent. She would hit me and saying things like you shouldn't even be born. She would even hit Syuusuke and Yuuta."

"How come your father didn't do anything?" Asked Tezuka as Yumiko took a sip from her tea.

"That idiotic man turned out to be a big coward and didn't even want to have anything to do with us anymore. He basically abandon all of us." Answered Yumiko angrily as she tightens her grips. "But I was also an idiot." "I was young at that time and I had enough with my violent mother. So I ran away with my boyfriend, who turns out to be a pretty good guy." A smile appeared on her lips as she looks over to the pictures hanging on the wall.

"But you left your brothers alone?" Added Tezuka with a concern tone in his voice.

"Unfortunately yes." Replied Yumiko, smiled gone. "I was young and stupid, I shouldn't have done that."

"So what happen after you left?"

"I don't really know the details but from what I was able to gather, it seems that mother became more violent since her shouting voice can be heard every night. Due to that, the neighbors said that Syuusuke would take Yuuta out, until dark to hide from mother…" Explained Yumiko with voice that seems to shaken more. "Although because of that, at that particular night, Yuuta was accidentally hit by a drunk driver and died instantly."

There was a long, silent pause as Yumiko's words fall from her mouth. "I'm sorry." Said Tezuka in respect and regret as he realizes the guilt that Fuji must have felt.

"And so, Syuusuke got the blame and mother became more violent and would abuse him non-stop." Continued Yumiko, closed to crying. "And at that day, it was so bad that she almost killed him that if he didn't grab the knife, she probably would kill him."

Breaking in tears, Yumiko excuses herself before Tezuka could say anything. The ideal image of his mother was only an illusion he held. Thought Tezuka sadly as he tried to digest the new information. Unlike me, he has no one to blame but himself.

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"I'm sorry about that." Apologized Yumiko as she courted Tezuka to the door. "Please find him."

"I will, don't worry." Answered Tezuka. "Although I was wondering whether there was any place that he would particularly like to go in time of distress."

"Well there was that beach at near that mental institution." Replied Yumiko as she tried to think of any other places. "Oh yes! On the weekend, to escape from our mother rage, we like to go to the south beach. Although that place is currently closed now due to the level of water rising."

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As the sun set and its light reflected on the calm, breezy waves. Fuji stands quietly as the water surrounds him up to his waist, enjoying the quiet, peaceful world. No car, no human, just him and the water. Humming quietly, Fuji began to swim when he heard a familiar voice calling his name. Thinking that it was just his imagination, he continued to swim when he heard the same voice calling him again, this time more audible that the last one.

"FUJI!!"

Turning his head back, he could barely see a figure due to the strong light reflected on the water, distracting his visions. As the figure seem to moved closer, Fuji could slowly make out the silhouette.

Shit, its Tezuka!!! Thought Fuji in panic. How did he-

But before Fuji could finish his thought, a strong wave swallowed him from behind, dragging him deep into the sea. Taken by surprise, Fuji had no time to react as his mind racing to digest his current situation when fortunately, a strong hand wrapped around him, pulling him back to the surface.

Gasping for breath, Fuji still in shocked as Tezuka helped him back to the surface and lied him down on the warm sand.

"Are you trying to kill yourself or something?" Asked Tezuka who was also out of breath.

"Hell no." Replied Fuji still coughing. "I was merely taking a swim."

"At a dangerous beach where you weren't supposed to?"

"Part of the fun." Answered Fuji with a smirk across his face.

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Drying his hair with a towel, Fuji couldn't help but to wonder why Tezuka is here.

"Use this." Said Tezuka as he throws a bathrobe to Fuji. "Go and take a shower."

Taking the clothes, Fuji said nothing as he enters the hotel's bathroom and takes a quiet shower. As he finishes, he could see Tezuka was sitting on the bed, shirtless, talking to someone on the phone, and still wet. Dropping his phone on the table, Tezuka continued to dry his hair when Fuji stands in front of him, helping him drying his hair with his towel.

"Were you talking to your girlfriend?" Asked Fuji.

There was a small silence before Tezuka answered him. "She was never my girlfriend." Replied Tezuka as he let Fuji dried his hair.

Shocked by his unexpected answer, Fuji stops. "What do you mean by that?" Asked the petite man as he demands for explanation.

Pulling Fuji closer, Tezuka couldn't help it but to inhale his sweet scent.

"Do you mean it?" Asked Tezuka back, ignoring the other man's question. "The thing that you said at that time."

"Tezuka?" Replied the confused Fuji. His heart is also beating fast due to the sudden act.

"Like or love?" Asked Tezuka again, this time while touching Fuji's face softly.

Feeling red, Fuji could feel his heart beats faster again remembering the incident where he confesses his feeling.

"Or is it just a matter of confusion?" Added Tezuka as his thumb grazes the soft, red lips.

With his heart racing and flesh turning red, Fuji whispered the answer quietly.

"Couldn't hear you." Replied Tezuka, grinning. He also pulled Fuji even closer and bringing his head next to his.

"Love!!" Shriek Fuji as he gave up against Tezuka's game. Satisfied with the answer, Tezuka pushed him on the bed, trapping the slender boy underneath his body and kisses him softly then passionately on the lips.

As they both gasp for air, the stunned Fuji stay quiet as he stares into Tezuka's eyes.

"I'm taking a shower." Said Tezuka with a sly smile as he stood up and went to the bathroom, leaving the other man in shock.

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Woohoo.. at last, another fluff scene hahahaha. Anyway I'm thinking of ending this story soon. Probably another chapter. There are still a lot of bits and pieces that I do hope will be able to cover in the next chapter.

Anyway thanks for reading and please forgive me for any mistakes or if this chapter is boring. Haven't been writing for a while so kind of forgot how to lol.

If you can, please review, I would like to get at least 100 hahaha and if you also interested or have time, please read my other fic "Even For a While." I really like that one, somehow (its also Tezufuji XD).

Anyway thanks again and hopefully the next chapter will be up soon. N.B. quote from Mr. Children – Shirushi. Love that song.