AR: Thank you again for all the wonderful reviews. I am nearing the end of this one (I am thinking about two more chapters) I don't want to start any other fic's before I have completed this one.
Part Five: A new kind of partnership
It was around 9 pm in the evening and only NG's really dedicated employees were left within the multi-storey building.
One such employee was Nori Morioko. He sat opposite Tohma in the president's office.
Tohma looked weary as he loosened his turquoise patterned and ran a hand through his platinum locks.
"I swear I don't know what goes on in Eiri's head sometimes"
"So you don't want me to send the letter?" Nori timidly asked.
"No please do", Tohma examined the piece of paper which Morioko-san had given him to look over. It was a letter to Shuichi's (or more specifically Bad Luck's) lawyer outlining Eiri's plans for sole custody.
Handing the paper back to Nori, Tohma stood up. A dangerous glint in his eye he proclaimed "I want Shindou-san stripped of all parental rights". Nori gulped, but he knew, as all employees' in NG knew, that he would have to obey his Shacho's orders.
Eiri stood in his kitchen yawning and stirring a mug of coco. He was celebrating the fact that this was the first night in weeks in which he had gone to bed sober.
During his short lived childhood a warm cup of sweet artery clogging chocolate always guaranteed a peaceful nights sleep. Now as an adult one more ingredient was added which promised a very relaxing night. He took a small white pill from the box which nowadays was always conveniently on hand. He dropped the vicodin into the virgin drink and stirred until it disintegrated.
As Eiri walked the short distance from the kitchen to the bedroom (the newly enhanced beverage burning his fingertips) the front door buzzed.
Eiri was surprised. It was very rare that he got visitors during the week particularly at night time. Even door-to-door salesmen avoided his apartment.
His surprise turned into shock when he opened the door to reveal…Shuichi?
Shuichi stood in the doorway with a surprisingly friendly look on his face. "Hey, can I talk to you?" Yuki could do nothing but nod as he moved out the way to let his ex-lover into their ex-home.
In the sitting room, Shuichi removed his coat revealing a tight blue top which stretch over his large stomach. Without taking his eyes of the bump Eiri asked if Shuichi would like something to drink. It seemed inappropriate to offer Shuichi alcohol (something which Eiri always had a lot of) luckily Shuichi settled for a green tea.
Back in the kitchen. Eiri couldn't believe his current predicament. 'I cannot believe we are here swapping fucking pleasantries after all that's'. Taking the tea through Eiri thought 'What the hell could he want? Come on Shuichi dig the knife in quick and lets get it over with'.
Shuichi graciously accepted his tea and began sipping. His eyes drifting to Eiri who was standing over him staring. Realising this Eiri averted his eyes and lowered himself into the armchair opposite.
Now Eiri had never been good with small talk particularly not under pressure. Minutes passed before he asked: "how did your parents take it?" he had to admit he felt sorry for Mr and Mrs Shindou not only had they to deal with their sons very public 'coming out' and now this.
"Freaked to say the least. But mom was happy once she realised she would be a grandmother and…"
"Why are you here Shuichi?" Eiri interrupted unable to take it anymore.
Shuichi looked down and began fiddling with the handle of the cup. "I've been doing a lot of thinking. Lately. And you know your right. You absolutely deserve a place in this baby's life" Eiri eye's widened "Despite everything you've done it doesn't change the fact that we conceived of this baby together. You are her daddy."
"Her?"
"I was at the doctors the other day" Shuichi paused to go into his backpack and bring out a small square sheet of paper "This is her (1)" he said proffering the paper to Eiri. Eiri took it hands shaking and fingers brushing with Shuichi's. The paper was a sonogram photo. A black and white fuzzy picture of Shuichi's daughter. His…daughter.
Shuichi slurped the last of the tea and said "Look I should go but I've got another doctor appointment on Thursday you should be there. Keep the picture." Slipping his coat back on Shuichi gave Eiri one last shaky smile and left.
Still staring at the picture Eiri had barely registered Shuichi's exist.
In a slight daze he once again entered his kitchen and poured his now frozen coco down the sink. Watching the beige liquid slide down the pristine white sink Eiri smiled.
Cursing himself Eiri burst into the door which he could only hope contained Shuichi and the doctor.
By some rare stroke of luck it did. Shuichi, who was laying a bed like apparatus wearing a paper white gown and displaying his bare domed belly, a dark haired bespectacled woman stood over him; Eiri assumed this was Dr Yeisha, the Dr assigned by the specialist clinic to handle Shuichi's pregnancy.
"Nice of you to join us" beamed the woman.
Eiri ran a hand through his hair and racked his brain for a plausible excuse. None came. He finally answered "I slept in". Shuichi just smiled and shook his head; Dr Yeisha raised one perfectly plucked eyebrow, adjusted her glasses and motioned Eiri to come closer.
Eiri went to the right side of the vertical Shuichi and with him watched the small screen. Examining the picture he wished he'd brought his glasses.
"Isn't she amazing" Shuichi exclaimed casually gripping Eiri. Eiri found himself squeezing the slim digits in return.
Eiri insisted on driving Shuichi home. And they ended up sharing a beverage at Shuichi's place.
"So what do you think of it" asked Shuichi obviously referring to the small living area which at the moment was inhabited solely by one two seater couch and about six packing boxes.
Eiri whom had earlier been given the grand tour simply shrugged his shoulders. "It's a bit small"
"Well there will only be two of us"
"And Ryuichi"
Eiri instantly regretted that comment. He had been so good so far at keeping his tongue sheaved why did he have to ruin it now?
"Yuki am not gonna talk to you about Ryuichi Ok, its private"
"Fine. I should go"
"Don't be like that" Shuichi barked
"Like what? I have to go! I have a life to you know"
"What you got a hot date or something?"
"Not that It's any of your business but I am meeting someone for a drink" He was of course technically lying. Mika was coming round later for her weekly nag. A part of Eiri felt bad about lying to his pregnant ex but the look on Shuichi's face was more than enough to make up for that.
Eiri got of the packing crate he had been sitting on and headed for the door. Desperate to get back at him Shuichi acted purely on impulse and leapt forward (surprisingly agile for a pregnant person). Shuichi lips were soon attached to Eiri's and seconds later Eiri was fully participating in the kiss.
Eiri felt (among other things) Shuichi's hand running down the front of his shirt all the way down to his fly button which Shuichi began to undo…
Breaking the kiss Eiri breathed in an uncharacteristic shaky voice "Shu, what are you doing?"
"Undressing you" came the steady reply as Shuichi pulled down his zipper a smirk forming on his kissed bruised lips.
Shuichi leaned close and whispered "I'm sure you remember where the bedroom is…" without any further words Shuichi pushed Eiri in the direction of the bedroom.
Finally reaching their destination Shuichi pushed Eiri on the dove grey comforter. Straddling his wais Shuichi leaned down kissing and nibbling at the blonde mans cologne scented neck.
During his actions Shuichi did take time to ponder what he was doing part of him it was a bad idea and that he would he would regret it later an other less vulnerable part wanted to show Yuki that he couldn't pushed around anymore.
Relieving Eiri of his shirt. He knew which part had won.
"Shuichi" Eiri spoke stroking the younger mans hair almost tenderly. Shuichi reeled back. He didn't want tenderness. Tenderness would complicate things, make him needy and scared.
Knocking Eiri's had out the way he finally pulled Eiri's trousers along with the black silk boxers. With an evil glint in his eye, Shuichi ignored Eiri's straining erection. And shifted himself beside Eiri on the bed.
Eiri sighed when he felt Shuichi's playful hands begin rub and knead the flesh on his shoulder. He relaxed when his partner began to trail kisses down his spine creating a delicious tingling sensation.
Eiri closed his eyes in contentment until he felt…Holy Shit! Shuichi tongue to glide its way down his crevice. Without any noticeable hesitation Shuichi sipped his tongue causing Eiri to bite his lip to keep from squealing.
After several minutes of the sinful licking. Shuichi's tongue abruptly left the area and he slid back up his lover's body. With no warning he was back straddling Eiri's waist. Leaning over the shocked man he went into the nightstand drawer and pulled out a small bottle of massage oil.
Eiri's eyes widened. For the first time in all their years together Eiri wondered if Shuichi meant to fuck him. He was sure the experience although highly pleasurable would feel wrong, the power balance would be all off. Being the pitcher (so to speak) meant like always Eiri was in control.
Luckily (for Eiri) Shuichi began to coat Eiri's dick with the oil. Finally allowing himself to feel pure pleasure Eiri took of Shuichi T-shirt. Taking the smaller boy into his arms he began to kiss Shuichi chest all the way down the bump which he pressed his head against.
Looking down at Eiri, Shuichi began to sob.
"Yuki I can't" he said climbing off the bed needing to distance himself not only from Eiri but the whole situation. "I'm sorry" he cried.
"It's Ok" said Yuki kneeling naked on the bed unsure of what to do.
Reality had set in. Both men were embarrassed. Shuichi for allowing his desire for revenge to take over and Eiri for not dealing with his emotions and letting sex be his safety net as always.
Shuichi fumbled for his T-shirt and quickly putting it back on again. Taking the hint Eiri began redress.
Out in the hall the two finally faced each other. "That was…" Shuichi started
"Stupid" finished Eiri. Shuichi nodded his head bent. Letting a ghost of a smile float across his face. Picking up Shuichi's chin he looked into the violet eyes and whispered "Forget it. Get some sleep" giving Shuichi the briefest of kisses, theirs lips barley meting he turned and left the apartment.
Left alone Shuichi knelt on the floor and cried.
The next day Mika Seguachi stepped out of her car and took off her Chanel sun shades. Examining herself in the cars side mirror she made sure her lipstick wasn't smudged before she walked up the driveway towards her brother's house.
Not bothering to knock she opened the door. "Eiri!" she called. Her brothers muffled voice answered from down the hall "Be out in a minute. Wait in the living room!"
Mika's keen sense of hearing worked out that her brothers voice was coming from the guest room. She wondered why the hell Eiri would be in there. The antisocial prick that he was Eiri never had any guests (except perhaps Tatsuha after much pestering) and Eiri hardly did his own cleaning so why?
Unable to contain her curiosity any further Mika silently walked (very difficult in stiletto heels) towards the room.
Opening the door nothing could of prepared her for the sight she saw. Her brother was standing on a step ladder hanging a sun and moon mobile. Tearing her eyes from this bizarre scene she looked at the rest of the room.
The standard guest had been completely transformed, It was now a beautiful sky blue, with a small white crib in the centre (which Eiri was hanging the mobile over). There was also a matching white changing table, wardrobe and even a rocking chair which was being occupied with several over stuffed toys.
"You…you did all this?" she asked shocked. An embarrassed looking Eiri answered "Well I did hire a decorator but I told her what I wanted".
"Oh oni-chan it's beautiful" Mika reached into her bag and brought out a small folded blanket. She handed it to Eiri once he'd climbed down the ladder.
"What's this?" he asked eyeing it suspiciously
"It's a nursing blanket, real silk Tohma had it made for our…" Mika stopped
"Mika I can't take it"
"No I want you to have it and after seeing this" she gestured to the room "I think you deserve it"
The moment was ruined by the sound of the phone from the next room. Eiri went and picked up the extension in his study
"What?" he barked into the mouth piece.
A nervous voice answered "Yuki-san? It's Nori Morioko. I just called to say I sent that letter to Shuichi's lawyer"
Realisation dawned on the writer "What?"
"Sole custody? Don't worry its been sent I'll give you heads up when I get a reply. Good day" click. The line went dead.
"Shit" Eiri whispered "Oh Shit!" he shouted.
"What?" cried Mika entering the room
"I have to go somewhere" said Eiri slamming the phone on his desk and with no further explanation grabbed his coat and left the apartment.
Meanwhile Shuichi and Ryuichi sat having lunch in a low key but five star restaurant.
"I have some news" announced Ryuichi putting down his knife and fork and taking a sip of wine "I bought a house in Japan"
"Oh Ryu-kun that's wonderful"
"You should see it. Spacious big garden, and four bedrooms one for everyone"
"Everyone" questioned Shuichi
Ryuichi began counting on his fingers "One room for us, one for Ronin, one for Sally and one for Noodle" Ryu patted Shuichi's bump. for some reason he had taken to calling the unborn baby Noodle.
"Ryu, that's…"
Grabbing Shuichi's hand Ryuichi continued "I want us to move in together when I get joint custody I want us to be a family. All of us"
"Ryuichi that's so sweet but I can't. It's just too soon"
"Oh Ok" said Ryuichi bluntly dropping his boyfriends hand "But y'know you and Yuki moved in together after only a couple of weeks"
"Yeah and that was a huge mistake. Ryu I need to learn to be on my own."
"Think of what I'm offering you. A home. A Family. Security. Love."
Before Shuichi could answer a waiter interrupted. "Shindou-san a phone call for you". Grateful for any excuse to leave the table Shuichi followed the waiter to the private phone booth in the lobby.
"Hello?"
"Shuichi? It's your lawyer"
"I have a lawyer?"
"Well Bad Lucks lawyer"
"Bad luck has a lawyer?"
After an irritated sigh Shuichi listened to what the man had to say.
Ten minutes later Shuichi sat on the polished lobby floor the mans words running through his head. 'Sole custody'…'no visitation rights'…How could he...
His cell phone rang. An old Nittle Grasper song which couldn't have been more inappropriate for the moment. Shuichi didn't even need to look at the display to know who it was.
"Shuichi. Its me look a lawyer gonna call you but ignore everything he says OK"
"Already called." Shuichi said in an emotionless voice
"What? Shit. Shuichi I was just trying to..."
"What? Take my baby away from me!" his voice cracked "How could you? After everything you did I was still willing to give you your rights. Well you can forget that"
"Huh?"
"On second thoughts I don't want you adopting my baby"
"Shuichi don't do this I'm warning you" the phone went dead. Shuichi stood up and gasped as a sharp pain ran from his stomach through the rest of his body. Leaning against the wall another r came a few minutes later.
"No" he cried knowing what it was but not wanting to believe "It's too soon" he cried as he collapsed onto the floor.
sorry for all of you who wanted a boy but I can really see them having a daughter I don't now why.
AR: A million sorry's for the long absence. Hope you haven't forgotten me. I was really ill (going through a bad patch) then I went to visit my aunt in London (I got hit on by a load of rich guy's which was good). But I'm back and I will finish this story. I hope it hasn't got too unbelievable I wanted to write a pregnancy story with a difference. Anways I've been in and around the site and it would be really nice to meet people
Bye!