Chapter 12.// On The News, Catches Fire

Soubi was tapping his foot on the freezing ground. He was waiting for Kio. He looked down at his unconscious Ritsuka who was in his arms. Even if Ritsuka was almost an adult, he was still small and was able to be carried by Soubi. Soubi suddenly felt something wet seeping through his pants near the ankle area. His pants were now stained by a large red spot. It was Ritsuka's blood. Then, Soubi felt something fall on his cheek. He didn't notice that he was crying. After so many years, Soubi was crying. He was crying for the one he loved. The one that he didn't protect. Soubi felt his body shake violently. This feeling was so…weird. He was unhappy that Ritsuka was almost dead…but also very happy that Ritsuka was almost alive. Soubi felt Ritsuka move in his long arms.

"Why…are…you…crying, Soubi?" Ritsuka asked softly. He closed his eyes and reached out for Soubi's face. He felt the tears falling down Soubi's delicate face. Soubi placed a hand on Ritsuka's and smiled.

"I am crying because I didn't protect. Now..I am crying because you are alive. If you died…I would have no reason to live." Soubi spoke softly.

"Idiot. You would still live if I died. If I died, I would always be with you. Always…" After Ritsuka said that, Soubi sat himself on the wet cold floor. Ritsuka pushed himself up, and leaned into Soubi's face. Hesitating, he pushed his lips against Soubi's. Trying to being the controlling one, Ritsuka slid his tongue into Soubi's mouth. Soubi opened without hesitating, letting Ritsuka take advantage. Ritsuka explored every corner in Soubi's mouth. Letting every area untouched.

The two lovers separated.

"I love you so much Ritsuka. So much." Soubi said sofly as he hugged Ritsuka, trying not to touch his would.

"I know. I…love you too." Ritsuka said in a small voice. He wrapped his arms around Soubi and smiled. He tried to ignore the throbbing headche growing in his head. He lived. Ritsuka lived through all of the pain and abuse from his mother. Through those long eighteen years. All of this love was making him tired. He fell asleep in Soubi's arms, seeing Soubi's loving smile. He was a survivor. Soubi smiled when he saw Kio drive up. Kio put the window down and frowned when he saw Ritsuka in Soubi's arms.

"I thought we're were going to a date! Why is the Aoyagi brat here?" Kio ruined the moment. Kio didn't notice Ritsuka's large gash on his head, unfortunately.

Soubi stood up and noticed that Ritsuka was sleeping deeply.

"He must be tired." Soubi mumbled to himself as he ruffled Ritsuka's hair. Soubi scurried inside Kio's car to the back seat and kept staring at Ritsuka. Kio looked in the back and now noticed Ritsuka's deathly condition.

"Soubi, you know he is bleeding right?" Kio said stupid tone.

"What do you think, Kio?!" Soubi was annoyed. Kio frowned and looked ahead.

"Don't get your panties in a bunch. I'll take you precious Ritsuka to the hospital. Now put your seatbelt on before I get a ticket." Kio snapped at him. Soubi had never talked Kio like that. Ever. After about five minutes they arrived in front of Chiyu(cure in Japanese) Hospital, several blocks away from Soubi's and Ritsuka's house. The three rushed into the hospital, trying to find a free doctor. They succeeded. Ritsuka was placed a gurny when the nurse but an IV in his wrist. Soubi flinched when they put the needle in Ritsuka's pale skin. The doctor told he needed to examined.

"Is he going to be okay, Dr….?" Soubi asked Doctor whoever.

"Doctor Mashida. We are sure that he is going ot be okay. If I may ask, how did he get injured?" Mashida said slowly.

"By…his mother. You see his mother…is abusive." Soubi said quietly. He didn't want anyone to hear those terrible secrets.

"That's very sad. And how do you know…" Mashida looked down at his papers on his clip board. "Aoyagi Ritsuka?" Soubi bit his lip and gave a charming smile.

"I was one friend's of his older brother, Seimei."

"Was?" Mashida was clearly confused.

"Seimei was killed when Ritsuka was young." Soubi brang up those memories. That was when Ritsuka didn't trust Soubi. Actually, Soubi didn't even know if Ritsuka trusted him yet. But he knew…saying 'I love you' was like saying that 'I trust you.'

"I see. If you would like, you can stay in the waiting room until Aoyagi-san awakes." Mashida smiled. For some reason, Mashida noticed the look in Soubi's eyes when he looked at Ritsuka. IN his eyes was not just friendship…but love. Soubi bowed gracefully and walked out to the waiting room. He found Kio sitting on a green couch reading a magazine. Soubi sat next to him and sighed.

"Kio. I'm sorry I yelled at you like that. I just got so emotional." Soubi said softly.

"I understand now. You would never accept my feelings. I know that you love….that brat…I mean Ritsuka very much." Kio said without looking up from the magazine.

"Thank you Kio." Soubi smiled. Kio mumbled whatever and looked up at the television.

"Here we are in front of a house on Ai Avenue. This house is owned by an Agatsuma Soubi. This house caught on fire several mintues ago. Our firemen are trying to tame the fire, but the fire is too strong. It seems like a woman is caught inside. She seems to saying a name. Yes, she is saying the name 'Ritsuka.' '' The anchor woman said sadly. The two adults gasped in shock. Aoyagi Misaki had caught Soubi's lovely house on fire.

"Kio. Watch Ritsuka for me. I'll be right back." Soubi said quickly. Before Kio was able to say anything, Soubi was outside in the cold running to his house.

"He's quick." Kio shook his head shamelessly….

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WOOSH Misaki has gone crazzzzzzy. Sorry I haven't update soon. I was….ground for several weeks. Hehehhe. Please try to ignore the spelling/grammar mistakes. Please please please review!!!!!!

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