Authors Ramble: Hey! This is probably the last chapter this week. I haven't written for ages because of illness and now its all pouring out. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the reviews, I honestly wasn't expecting that many (ain't my self esteem great?) so thanks so much. I do have a vague idea where this plot is going (warning: going to be a sad ending). I have also set myself a challenge I am going to write three more Fic's on my favourite Anime/Manga's (which are Yami no matseui, Fake and Gundam wing) I am going to do this will I am stuck at home feeling horrible. I like dark, twisted and dramatic stuff (which is weird because I'm a happy person) so if you don't like don't read.

Part Three: One announcement, one party ruined

"I look fat" whined Shuichi staring into the full length mirror in the corner of the hotel room. He and Ryuichi had arrived in Kyoto the day before and had booked conjoined hotel rooms; they had also been out shopping for party clothes. Shuichi usual fancy clothes were a bit on the tight side at the best of times but now pregnant he felt like he would burst out of them like the incredible hulk or something.

Ryuichi had very kindly bought him one loose fitting black t-shirt with matching waistcoat (which was also roomy). And smart black dress trousers. The clothes made Shuichi look bigger but not pregnant at least.

Ryuichi walked out of the bathroom which connected their two rooms. Since Shuichi was dressed all in black Ryuichi had decided top do the contrast. He had chosen a white fitted tee, with a white overcoat and tight blue jeans and around his neck hung a crystal on a length of white ribbon.

Ryuichi stood behind Shuichi. They both now reflected in the mirror. They made a nice looking couple Shuichi thought but quickly pushed the idea away.

"I think the baby bumps rather sexy to be honest" smirked Ryuichi placing one hand on top Shuichi's stomach. Shuichi shivered. The hand made gentle circles around his naval. Ryuichi did this for several seconds before removing hand. "So, Hiro knows…"

"Yes I told him" replied Shuichi thinking back to the scene in the hotel bar yesterday:

Hiro had asked to meet him. Shuichi had arrived with Ryuichi toe. The two childhood friends sat at the bar and Hiro ordered a beer while Shuichi ordered an orange juice which encouraged Hiro to raise an eyebrow.

As they sipped their drinks Hiro informed of Yuki-sans arrival. Shuichi expected as much he would have to face at some point it wasn't as if they travelled in completely different social circles. He had been rehearsing how to ask Yuki for access to his account. He would need the money to buy an apartment.

"I had a talk with Tohma. He's really worried about Yuki-san, says he's been smoking and drinking non-stop"

"has he?" said Shuichi trying to sound passive

"Yes. And to be honest Shuichi I'm about you. I think you've gained a bit of weight. Your eating your pain"

"Hiro…I'm not fat"

"Shu"

With that Shuichi lifted his shirt to reveal his domed belly. Hiro gradually changed shape as he began to understand.

"When?...How?..."

"I did it five months ago before Eiri slept with that girl. Remember that medical facility I told you about?" with a silent nod from Hiro Shuichi continued "Well Yuki had arranged for a donated egg to fertilised by me and put in an artificial womb in my body. There were no guarantees that it would take but it did. It did"

"How are you going to tell Yuki that he's going to be a father?"

"Well he's not. It's nothing to do with him anymore. It's my child."

"Shuichi…doesn't Yuki have a claim on this child too?"

"He did. But not anymore." Silence.

Minutes passed and neither spoke. Until Hiro inquired " Is something going on between you and Ryuichi?"

"Your just filled with awkward questions today aren't you"

"No! Ryuichi's not even interested in me"

"Yeah right. He just accompanies you to Kyoto out of the goodness of his heart. Are you sleeping with him?"

"No!"

"Do you want to?"

"I…I don't know"

Shuichi over to the table at the far side of the bar where Ryuichi and Ayaka were having what looked like a very strained conversation. Perhaps it was in bad taste and had something to do with the brand new hormones raging through Shuichi body but he had never been hornier in his life and Ryuichi was looking mighty fine.

Ryuichi eyes lifted to meet Shuichi's and he smiled as if knowing what Shu was thinking.

It was déjà vu for Eiri. He stood in the corner of a room full of people watching everyone else have a good time. Wearing stylish black jeans and shirt with his favourite casual but sexy Armani over coat Eiri sipped a martini and try to look poseur. But failing miserably he decided to just survey. He could see the happy couple in the centre opening gifts. Hiro looking pleased and Ayaka looking surprisingly sexy in a short sapphire blue dress. When Eiri first arrived and offered his congratulations to the couple Hiro had given him a weird look. Now Hiro and Eiri had never exactly seen eye to eye but Hiro's look wasn't one of contempt more one of…pity. Before Eiri could contemplate this he was moved on so another guest could get through.

Over the other side of the room he could see Tohma (1) in a sharp Dolce and Gabbanna suit talking amicably to Ayaka's stone faced parents about something. Mika stood beside him in a slinky back dress. She nodded along with Tohma but her head was somewhere else.

Ever since she had lost the baby Mika had been very depressed. Although Eiri would never admit it he hated watching his sister suffer. She had nothing everyone knew that Tohma and Mika's marriage wasn't exactly authentic. Seeing Mika's heartbreak had made Eiri wary of continuing with Shuichi's transplant. When the doctor had told them there chances, Eiri knew he couldn't handle a miscarriage. So he asked Shuichi if he could have more time. Surprisingly Shuichi agreed Eiri had expected him to bawl and scream he knew how much Shuichi wanted a family. His family. And Eiri had wanted that too.

Not having very good experiences with his own family. Eiri liked the idea of creating a new one. Of creating something new. Pure and untainted. Perhaps he was doing it for the wrong reasons (his therapist certainly seemed to think so) but Eiri had wanted a baby.

Without any warning Shuichi entered the room. Eiri's heart skipped a beat as he prepared to walk over to him until he saw who was behind him. Sakuma what the hell was he doing here?

Ryuichi burst in with all the energy of a five year old and handed Hiro and Ayaka two bags filled with presents.

Eiri approached. Was Shuichi more bloated? Usually the singer opted for outfits that were a little more revealing.

Either way Shuichi seemed to have a glow about him.

Swallowing the last of martini Eiri walked over to the table. He felt the atmosphere change as Eiri approached the small crowd which head gathered around the table.

It took a minute for Shuichi (and a moment later Ryuichi) to spot him.

"Shuichi" Eiri breathed. Although he spoke in barely a whisper everyone was silent and turned towards him. After months of reading magazines and newspaper's there was the hot topic himself. Standing there looking annoyingly innocent.

It took all of Shuichi's will power not to go and slap him. But he managed an insincere smile as he said "Hello Eiri". Eiri noticeably winced as heard that name spoke on Shuichi's lips. For some reason he had never been keen on Shuichi using it. Shuichi knew this he was sure.

"Look…can I talk to you for a moment…" he enquired trying to ignore the people who were staring at him with looks of anger and or disgust, apart from Tohma who looked mildly curious, Mika who looked sad and Tatsuha who did not look interested who was instead checking out Ryuichi's ass.

Everyone (except Tatsuha) waited with baited breath for Shuichi's answer. And it came swift and clear. "No Eiri. You really can't." And to everyone's amazement (even Ryuichi's) Shuichi walked away.

With a little less enthusiasm than before the party continued.

The next hour was a medley of buffet food, speeches, toasts and liquor, liquor, liquor. Shuichi made sure he stayed on the opposite side of the room from Eiri; this seemed to be working rather well since none of the party guests seemed to wish to initiate a confrontation between the two. Everyone that is part from Ryuichi.

Ryuichi cleared his throat and stepped on the small stage where a hired DJ was playing easy listening music which abruptly stopped as soon as Ryuichi stepped on stage. People braced their selves for yet another 'heart-warming' toast.

Ryuichi his glass of cider and said: "everyone, I would like to congratulate Ayaka and Hiro, they make a wonderful couple I am sure they will have many wonderful years together" with a slight glint in his eye he continued "I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate my dear friend Shuichi and his baby who is due in 4 month's!"

The room was sharply divided into two groups. The first filled with people who were mildly curious but really didn't give a dam and the second who out and out shocked by the announcement.

The only sound heard were the synchronised gasp of the second group and the sound of a door being forcefully slammed by none other than Eiri Yuki.

Out in the hall Eiri felt like he could finally breathe as he power walked along the marble floored passage clenching his fists. In his blind state of fury Eiri did not see the person walking towards him and had a full on collision with the smaller entity.

Luckily the person was someone he knew. Tohma's younger cousin Fujisaki.

"Yuki-san! What the…" squeaked Suguru trying to compose himself.

"Did you know that Shuichi was pregnant?" Eiri barked

"Well yes, Hiro-kun told me this morning…you didn't know?"

"No" wailed Eiri throwing himself on a conveniently placed gold painted red cushioned chair against the wall. Suguru watched Eiri put his head in his hands and writhe about as if in agony.

Setting down the gift he had brought Suguru lay a comforting hand on Eiri's shoulder. "It's not your fault he obviously wanted to keep this a secret from you"

Eiri nodded his head trying to keep the tears at bay, at least until he made it back to his family's house. Eiri didn't know what hurt worst the face that Shuichi kept his pregnancy from him or the fact that he could understand why.

So manybzzed through his head like wasps stinging constant fears and worries into his already fragile brain. Sure he would, scream, yell, curse and break things later but right now all he could do was sob against the comforting hand which had been offered to him.

"How could you do that?" Exploded Shucihi as soon as Ryuichi shut the hotel suite door. "You just announced to a room full of my friends not to mention my ex about my current situation!"

"I'm sorry but they needed to be told and you weren't going to do it anytime soon"

Ryuichi placed His hands of Shuichi's shoulders. "You have to calm down. This is not good for the baby"

"Like hell I will!" said Shuichi shrugging Ryuichi's hand off rather violently. To his amazement Ryuichi grabbed Shuichi's shoulder's again tighter this time and planted a kiss on Shuichi's.

After a good minute he released Shuichi's shoulders and lips and proceeded to work his way down Shuichi's neck and unbuttoning the waistcoat.

Gasping a little Shuichi cried "Ryu, I can't not like this?"

"Why?" said Ryuichi rubbing his hands over Shuichi's widening chest "I never took you as timid"

"I'm not timid. I just can't with this." He said gesturing to his stomach. Ryuichi and stripped Shuichi of his waistcoat and shirt. "Beautiful" he breathed at the sight of Shuichi's bared flesh. He leaned and whispered in Shuichi's ear "I'm going run a bath" with a sly smile he walked towards the conjoined bathroom "Join me in fifth teen minutes?" he threw over his shoulder shutting the door.

Now Shuichi had two choices he could either leave the hotel room and head back to Tokyo or he could finally indulge in what his body ached for.

Fifth teen minutes later he entered the dimly lit bathroom. In the centre of the surprisingly spacious room there was a bath the size and breadth of a hot tub. The tub was filled to the brim with pearly white bubbles and around the edge there was at least ten little tea tree lights which provided the only light in the room.

To the left of the bath wearing nothing but a seductive smile was Ryuichi.

Shuichi let his eyes wonder over his once idols body. The tanned muscular flesh and the chestnut brown body hair clumped in perfect curls around the one piece of anatomy which made Shuichi's insides quake with lust. Shuichi couldn't help but compare his body to Yuki's. Sure Ryuichi was quite a bit smaller than Yuki but he was defiantly more toned, Yuki only worked out once a week. Yuki's body was pale and willowy. While Shuichi's curves were more definite and revined he was like a magnificent bronze statue.

Making the first move Ryuichi climbed in the tub. Letting out an over exaggerated moan of pleasure as his body hit the warm water. Feeling, for the first time in his life truly self conscious Shuichi relieved himself of his trousers and underwear and joined Ryuichi.

That night there was no actual penetration on either bodies but there was plenty of touching, kissing biting and sucking. All the while Shuichi's phone buzzed on in his trousers pocket which lat in a heap on the bathroom floor. The caller ID came up as 'Yuki'.

AR Please don't hate me for the lack of a sex scene. I just couldn't do it (I will try harder next time I promise). I would like to once again thank people for the wonderful reviews. I would like to say to the person who pointed out (in a nice way) about the name Leiko, I found it in a webpage dedicated to Japanese girls names and their meanings so I don't know if I am wrong I'm sorry. Things to look forward to next time: a confrontation between Yuki and Shuichi, Ryuichi's secret and Yuki's therapy session.

(1) Tohma and Yuki are you really surprised these guy's wear labels.

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