disclaimer: not mine

a/n: oooooh. I'm really shy with this chapter. Gomen for my – well uh, my:

a. Pervertedness (is there such a word?)

b. idiocy

c. weirdness

d. all of the above

Warning: crappy lemon

Pls. read: English is not my mother tongue so please forgive me for my mistakes -' though I would humbly accept someone who wants to be my beta!

Chapter 9: Under the Falling Snow

Shuichi glanced at his wrist watch and sighed for the four hundredth time. He paced back and forth on the school grounds as he realized that he was an hour early for his 'appointment'.

"An hour to go." He slouched on the floor and rested his back on the wall. He was at the back of the basketball gym, whispering to himself that Eiri would come early.

Could you be my partner on the school ball? He remembered Eiri say.

"Argh! What the heck is he thinking? He's asking me to be his partner to dance? Is he insane? We're both guys damnit." He studied himself in the mirror earlier and made faces. "Sure I look like a girl but we're studying in an all boys school – oh I don't know what to do."

That night, which was yesterday, Eiri asked him to be his partner on their upcoming school ball. He was paralyzed on the spot and sweat ran all over his whole body. When he was about to answer the line was cut off because he ran out of battery supply.

As he was whispering by himself, he heard a rumbling of a fast car. He peeked behind the bushes and saw a familiar woman which he saw just a week ago. She was the source of his headaches and insanity besides Eiri.

"She again?" he mumbled and adjusted himself to a better position for him not to be caught. The woman exited her car and tossed his hair in a flirty way while pouting her lips in a seductive way. "Flirt." Shuichi said.

The other door of the car opened and a black haired guy younger than Shuichi exited. He had an 'Eiri' smirk on his lips and as he removed his sunglasses, he grinned widely.

"So where is he?" the woman asked.

"He's just here somewhere, I heard him asking that guy on a date." The black haired guy said as he leaned on the sports car.

"That bastard, is he trying to avoid me by dating brats?" the woman said irritably and lighted a cigarette.

Shuichi's eyes widened, had this woman discovered what was going on between him and Eiri? So what if she discovered? Shuichi thought airily. Wait a minute, there's nothing to discover about us! And hey…. That guy…. Isn't that Eiri's….?

"Tatsuha, don't waste my time. If he's not here, just bring me somewhere else." The woman said.

"Don't be so impatient." Tatsuha said and nuzzled on the woman.

"Geez Tat, you're becoming like your brother." She said.

"Aw, is he always doing like this to you?" he rubbed his head on the woman's shoulder like he was a cat.

"Of course!" the woman said.

Shuichi crumpled his fist tightly that he thought it was to bleed. So all this time, Eiri was really interested in woman and he only found him as a pastime. Daikirai Eiri. He cursed and as if by accident, Eiri arrived at the gym.

"There he is!" Tatsuha pointed and Shuichi ducked again under the bushes to observe what will happen.

"Damn you Tat, why did you tell her I'm here? We've talked about this right?" Eiri snatched the cigarette from the woman's lips and puffed.

"Don't be angry with him, Eiri." The woman said, snatching back her cigarette. "Don't smoke, you're still young."

"So you finally admitted that you're old." Eiri smirked and glanced at his watch.

"Waiting for someone Eiri?" the woman asked.

"None of your business bitch." Eiri said sarcastically while giving her his death glare. "Why are you here in the first place?"

"Tat told me you're about to date a guy Eiri. For goodness sake, since when did you become a gay? Hello? World to Eiri!"

"Tatsuha – you blabbermouth!" he was about to punchTatsuha when a speed of pink lightning prevented him.

Shuichi stood in front of Tatsuha, his arms spread like an eagle in order to protect the younger Uesugi. He wore a disgruntled and angry look on his face which was addressed both to Eiri and the woman.

"Who are you?" the woman asked.

"Shuichi?" Tat and Eiri said in unison.

"Ah, so you're the one that's taking Eiri away from me." She blew her smoke on Shuichi's face.

"Eiri." Shuichi began his speech. "So all this time, you were just using me as a cover to avoid this woman!" he slapped Eiri's cheek and the other two gasped.

"You shitty brat! Why did you do that to Eiri!" the woman stepped forward and rubbed Eiri's cheek.

"Serves you right, bastard." Shuichi was really angry and walked away.

"Chotto, gakki!" the woman pulled Shuichi's arm and slapped his cheek with double force. Shuichi almost fell on the floor, but Tatsuha grabbed him just in time.

"Nee san! Why did you do that!" Tatsuha exclaimed while patting Shuichi's hair for comfort.

"Thanks Tatsu – wait, did you say nee san?" Shuichi's eyes widened more. Eiri scratched his head and sighed.

"Yeah, you heard it right." Tat said.

"So, you are- (Shuichi pointed from Eiri to the woman to Tatsuha and back to the woman again.) you are.. but you don't look like..

"Nice meeting you Shindou." The woman said sarcastically like any other Uesugi.

"Shu chan, this is Mika, our older sister. Nee san, this is Shuichi Shindou, a classmate of brother's." Tat said.

Shuichi screamed inwardly, but it was predicted on his face that he made a very grave mistake.

Ooooh, he's turning blue. Tatsuha smirked inwardly and looked at his brother.

"G – gomen! Gomen nasai! I made a mistake! Please forgive me! Sorry sorry!" Shuichi bowed multiple times and Eiri had to pick him because he was bent low and small.

"What the heck were you trying to imply Shindou?" Mika snapped. "You don't have any right to slap my brother!"

Shuichi fell silent and his face reddened in shame. He didn't know what to do. He felt like he was in front of a very important politician that he couldn't open his mouth to protest.

"You don't have the right to slap him either." Eiri said, grabbed Shuichi and pushed him inside his sister's car while Tatsuha tossed him the keys, winking. Eiri grinned and caught the car keys then ran to the driver's seat.

"Eiri what are you – Tatsuha!" Mika screamed as he realized that her car keys were not on her belt. "You planned this didn't you?"

Eiri winked and waved while driving away the car and poor Shuichi was pushed back on his seat because Eiri was driving recklessly.

"Eiri you prick! Don't scratch my car! Go back here!" she shouted and Tatsuha tried to escape. "Where are you going mister?" Mika flamed.

"Uh, nee san, ummmm, see ya! You know, c – call of nature!" Tatsuha said sheepishly and ran away.

"You two are really the same!" Mika cursed and pulled her hair.

"That was dangerous Eiri!" Shuichi scolded as he was now clinging for dear life on his seat. "At least let me wear my seatbelt!"

"Shut up baka. You made my sister angry."

"S – sorry, I thought she was your girlfriend so I got –

"You got jealous? Really?" Eiri grinned.

"No it's not that!" Shuichi protested. Actually, you're right. "Wouldn't she be angry? She seems so over protective. You don't have sibling rivalry do you? Tat might be jealous with all the attention you get from her."

"No, we don't have sibling rivalry. Tat is not jealous of me either, since he is my favorite sibling." Eiri said while driving and fixing the rearview mirror.

"I have a sister too, but she's in another country, don't know when she'll be back." Shuichi said sadly and looked at the view outside. They were already at the highway bridge, the air breezing its way to their faces. Eiri glanced at Shuichi then stopped the car in front of a large gate.

"Is this the place?" Shuichi wandered his wide and gleaming eyes. "Odaiba park huh?"

"Hm." Eiri said and parked the car to a safer place. They went inside and pointed out which rides they would go first. There was a long line of lovers at the 'Love boat' which Eiri pointed out. Shuichi shook his head and pointed at the 'Horror house' at the far side of the amusement park.

"Please Eiri? I've never been inside in a booth like that." He pouted and pulled on Eiri's sleeve. Eiri sighed and walked towards the said booth while Shuichi followed happily.

"Wow!" Shuichi exclaimed and admired the creepy faces at the front door of the booth. There were slimy creatures with goo all over the door.

"Let's get going?" Eiri asked, not quite sure if he wanted to enter.

"Oh, you're just scared." Shuichi boasted and got his wallet. Eiri grabbed Shuichi's arm, and directed it back to the brat's pocket.

"Hey, how are we going to get inside if I won't pay for the tickets?" Shuichi asked.

"Baka, this time, it's my treat." Eiri said, not looking at the brat. He got his own wallet and paid for the tickets.

"I don't understand, you said I was the one to pay for all the expenses right?" Shuichi asked as he and Eiri walked near the horror door. Then he stopped on his tracks. "You're not going to tell the whole class, will you?" he had a horror stricken face, like the one image on the front door of the booth.

"Urusai. Aren't you glad? I won't tell the whole class, and I'm going to treat you on this whole date? Just shut up, you are ruining my mood." Eiri said coldly while Shuichi fell silent.

The moment they entered the booth, there was a sound of screaming and crying. They walked silently, with only a feet apart. It was so dark inside, that the only light guiding you were the ones that was coming form the horror props.

Shuichi stepped tentatively beside Eiri and the blonde just continued his way. As they were approaching a bloody sign that read: Beware, a head rocketed it's way on the ground, in front of Shuichi. the blonde just looked at it while Shuichi tightened his grip on Eiri.

"It's just a head." Eiri said calmly while Shuichi was nearly crying to hide his fear. He nodded his head as Eiri kicked the head on one side.

"Ah, so it's not scary here inside – aaaaaaah!" Shuichi let out a soprano scream. "B – b – bo – body!" he pointed out as Eiri sighed. In front of them was a headless ghastly body hanging by its feet.

They walked towards the end of the booth, with Shuichi hugging Eiri's arm, and the latter just looking bored. "Eiri, I wanna pee."

"Do it later, and don't break my arm!" Eiri said irritably, his usually cold side that we know was showing.

Shuichi whined as another scary character greeted his sight; it was the well known ghost with long neck and no face.

Eiri was getting pissed, the truth was he wanted to get out of there as soon as possible, not because he was scared or because Shuichi wanted to pee, but because he couldn't find the way out and he was bored. As Shuichi let out an ear splitting scream because of a bloody hand that touched his legs, Eiri punched the wall behind him and the whole horror booth collapsed.

"Eh?" Shuichi was confused.

"The booth collapsed!" one of the managers shouted and the two of them ran away towards the crowd.

"Why did you do that?" Shuichi whispered.

"You said you wanted to get out? I couldn't find the way so I just made a way out." Eiri snapped and grabbed Shuichi by the collar. "Com'n I'm hungry." He said and went to food stalls while a seemingly cute little boy was tugging his pants. "What do you want?"

"Eiri, I wanna pee." Shuichi bent on the ground and raised one leg like a dog. "Doggy pee."

"Brat!" Eiri slammed his head and pushed Shuichi towards the male comfort room. "Can't you go there by yourself?" he asked.

"I want a companion." Shuichi said while inside the cubicle. "Ah, I'm relieved." He wriggled and exited.

"Geez." Eiri said and they went back to buy food.

"I want strawberry crepe!" Shuichi pointed at the crepe stall. Eiri purchased two and they got a seat beside the roller coaster.

"What flavor is that?" Shuichi asked his finger on his lips. "Huh, Eiri?"

"Honey choco." Eiri gave a bite and narrowed his eyes on Shuichi whose eyes were fantasizing on Eiri's crepe. "What? You also want this one? I thought you like strawberry?"

"Yeah, but I also wanted to taste that."

"Tsk, here." He fed an oh – so - happy Shuichi. "How does it taste?"

"Mmmmm! Great! Do you want to taste this one? This is my favorite." Shuichi handed his crepe to Eiri and the latter tried it.

"It tastes nice." He handed it back to Shuichi and after that, they ate in silence, with Shuichi finishing faster.

"Where will we go next?" Shuichi asked while sipping his float. Eiri wandered his eyes to see what's next, when he spotted three familiar figures behind the tree.

"Eiri?" Shuichi asked, waving his hand in front of Eiri's face. "Eiri, what's wrong?" he caressed the blonde's face.

"Huh? Ah nothing." He snapped back to reality and grabbed Shuichi's hand as they went to the roller coaster. "Do you have the heart to ride on this one?"

"Of course!" Shuichi bravely said, though his knees were betraying him.

"Well, let's go then." Eiri led the way and got on the front seat of the roller coaster. Shuichi followed shortly, with a blue face.

The ride was what Eiri expected and what Shuichi dreaded. He was very near from vomiting when the ride finished. Eiri had a wide smirk on his lips while the brat was draining blood.

"Where will we go next?" Shuichi asked, leaning a little closer to Eiri. Eiri glared behind his back as he noticed that the three familiar figures were following them. He grabbed the opportunity to encircle his arms around a dizzy Shuichi.

Hey, what a nice feeling. Shuichi thought and rested his head on Eiri's shoulder.

Damn those three, what are they doing here? Eiri glowered. "Let's go to the arcade center."

They went there and Shuichi challenged him to a racing fight. Shuichi was already half way to the finishing goal when he saw that Eiri haven't done a single thing yet.

"Eiri! We're supposed to play!" he said as he turned the wheel to the left.

"I know." Eiri said and gripped the wheel tightly while stepping on the pedal furiously. "Here I come." He said as he turned the wheel professionally, going past Shuichi's car and onto the finishing line.

GOAL!

Shuichi slumped back on his seat and stared unbelievingly at the screen, his car was stuck on the corner. He gave Eiri an odd look which later turned as an admiration.

"How did you do that!" Shuichi shook the blonde as the latter began finding new games.

"Nice try Shuichi, you can never beat me in anything." He said and inserted a coin on the fighter's slot machine.

"I'll beat you on this one. You'll see." Shuichi said and gripped on the joystick tightly.

They began shooting enemies randomly, and the brat was having a hard time.

"Damn! Damn! Die you beast!" he shoots recklessly, his bullets avoiding the targets.

"Heh, beat me in this one huh?" Eiri was coolly manipulating his gun and shooting freely, all targets shot.

PLAYER 2 WINS

"Shit." Shuichi cursed and wiped his sweat. "Alright. I'm not good on arcades, but I used to defeat Hiro always!" he defended himself.

"That's because you two are lousy fighters." Eiri replied and held Shuichi's arm. "Let's go there next." He planned this overnight very carefully. The love boat was his only chance to get those 1000 dollars from Aizawa.

"Oh, ok." Shuichi blushed and let Eiri pull him towards the ride. The line was reduced since it was near closing time.

"Tickets please." A man said, giving them a disapproving look while muttering something about homo kids nowadays. Eiri rode first, and stretched his hand for Shuichi to reach. They sat on opposite sides and stared at the water quietly.

The boat was specially made for two people only, the water was clear, and the posts were very well lighted, giving a romantic ambiance. Shuichi's heart was skipping again and he had to clutch his chest just to calm it.

"Why? Does your chest hurt?" Eiri asked soothingly.

"N – no, ah, some insect just bit me." Shuichi laughed sheepishly and returned his gaze to the water, giving glances to the blonde. Eiri on the other hand was looking for the three figures, which were mysteriously gone in an instant.

"So, Shuichi, are you having a great time?" Eiri asked as the boat was gliding its way near a bridge. "You're not scared of drowning are you?"

"What? This boat is not gonna float right?" he gripped his seat.

"It might." Eiri said as a matter of fact.

"What!" Shuichi began trembling and attempted to jump out.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Eiri said and smiled which made Shuichi blush more.

They rode in silence, each of them exchanging weird, unexpected and nervous glances. Every time they met each other's eyes, they would look away quickly and begin a conversation, until it led to –

"It's beautiful here, isn't it?" Shuichi looked at the still water which rippled as they moved.

"Yeah, but you are more beautiful." Eiri said, catching the brat's attention. When Shuichi looked up, he was once again trapped in Eiri's gold and gleaming sharp eyes.

"You. How can you say those words easily to a guy like me? Doesn't it annoy you one bit to be with a brat instead of having a normal relationship with a girl? I mean, you're a heartthrob and all, why do you prefer playing games with weaker guys like me?" Shuichi asked, sadly, but confidently.

"It doesn't annoy me one bit to be with you. And I'm not playing games to fool you. I'm serious, Shuichi. I want to be with you." Eiri deepened his look on Shuichi's purple orbs which were near crying. A tear dropped and Eiri moved forward to wipe it with his thumb. Shuichi broke into sobs and lowered his head but Eiri pulled him close and placed a kiss on Shuichi's forehead. Snow began to fall as their boat was pulled in the center of the lake where the full moon's reflection could be seen clearly. Shuichi rested his head gently on Eiri's chest as the latter brushed his hand on the brat's pink locks.

"Eiri." Shuichi mumbled and the said person lifted Shuichi's head and caressed the brat's lips with his own. Not being able to control himself any longer, Shuichi wrapped his arms on Eiri's neck, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss.

Not very far away from them, was another boat which contained a long and white – haired guy together with a lazy eye. The lazy eye brought a gadget to his eyes and clicked it in time, capturing Eiri and Shuichi's kiss.

When Shuichi pulled back, his eyes were sparkling with tears and Eiri laughed. "Baka. Don't cry."

"I'm not crying. I'm just – just happy." Shuichi blushed and realized that the ride was almost over.

"So you love me after all?" Eiri grinned and brushed his hair coolly. "You're such a prick. In a story, you're a major cliffhanger."

"Don't say that! Do you know that I'm nervous every time you're with me? I feel that my heart's gonna explode. And I don't really know if I could trust you. Almost all the people that I meet in school are geezers; you can't blame me for not trusting you earlier." Shuichi defended himself and wiped his tear. Eiri was just looking at him and smiling all the while. Together with other boats, theirs were already at the end of the ride and they hopped out with Eiri guiding Shuichi. Tachi and Ma kun left unnoticed.

The new couple walked in the park, holding hands. Shuichi removed his hand from Eiri and when the blonde knotted his eyebrows in confusion, he tangled his arms on Eiri's and smiled. "I had a nice day, Eiri kun!" he said and giggled.

zettai kono hen mise to ka gocha gocha shisugiteru
koronde tsukanda mono sae buchikowashi kanenai

tomodachi no tomodachi no hanashi bakka shitete mo
wakatte mo shou ga nai tanoshiku mo nai desho

Ah hito ga kiite mo ii kara
suki to ka hazukashii koto iwasete yo

sekaijuu de hajikeru ai wo dashite ii deshou
gyutto tsumetai kimochi wo kon'ya wa kimi no mune ni todokechae

mochiron kocchi wa sono ki de tsukiacchairu kedo
oitsuke oitsuke! peesu ja mendou mo mikirenai

me wo akete oyoide mo ikisaki wa boyakeru
kosutte mo imi ga nai shimiru you ni itai yo

Ah ari no mama de kamawanai
ijiwaru kimi no honne wo kiite miyou

karadajuu ni afureru omoikomi ga iketara
itsumo tsumetai kimi demo kon'ya wa boku no naka de tokashichau

sekaijuu de hajikeru ai wo dashite ii deshou
gyutto tsumetai kimochi wo kon'ya wa kimi no mune ni todokete

karadajuu ni afureru omoikomi ga iketara
itsumo tsumetai kimi demo kon'ya wa boku no naka de tokashichae

"Eiri kun? How about Shuichi no baka?" Eiri teased and put an arm on Shuichi's shoulder.

They walked like that, viewing the whole of Odaiba at a tower. While Shuichi rested his head on Eiri's shoulder, the blonde yawned.

"Are you already tired?" Shuichi asked concernedly. "How about we just meet tomorrow and go home now?" he rubbed his hand on Eiri's chest to comfort him.

"I'm just a little sleepy. Do you want to go home now?" Eiri asked.

"Well, I'm a little sleepy too." Shuichi looked at the glowing moon and smiled. "Com'n let's go home."

They went to Mika's car and Eiri drove silently with Shuichi humming a song he wrote. About a few minutes, he started to wonder why Eiri took a different direction.

A direction far away from their mansion.

"Eiri, our house is that way." He pointed.

"I know. You said you want to go home right?"

"Yeah? I don't understand."

"Baka. You are going home with me." Eiri said simply and turned the car to the left street.

"Eiri! Mom will be worried! It's already 10pm!" Shuichi squealed.

"Do you have your cell phone with you or not?" Eiri asked and parked the car in front of their temple.

"What will I say to mom!" Shuichi asked as Eiri exited the car and opened the door for him. "Eiri!"

"Shhhh! You'll wake dad and Mika up!" Eiri whispered as the only sound they were hearing were wooting birds and other insects. Eiri threw a stone on a circle window at the left end of their house. Within seconds, a black haired Eiri came to view.

"Aniki, how was your date? Nee san was really furious and he blamed it on me." Tatsuha said annoyingly and opened the gates quietly.

"I can see." Eiri said as he saw Tatsuha's face was filled with scratches and bruises. "That bitch! I bet he'll tell dad."

"Mika is not here. He went to his husband's house. Anyway, get inside already." Tatsuha said and noticed Shuichi.

"Hey, Shu, how did your date go?" Tatsuha greeted and grinned as Shu just blushed. "Well, good night to you!" he said as he went to his own room, winking at Shuichi. "Take care of him aniki!"

"Geez." Eiri commented as he saw his brother's back fading away in the dark. He opened the door to his room and clicked the lamp. "Here we are." Eiri said and sat on the couch.

"Eiri, will we sleep together again?" Shuichi asked.

"That depends on whether you want to sleep beside my brother or beside my dad." (Shuichi pouted) "Of course, you'll sleep here. You really are Shuichi no baka." Eiri said pulling Shuichi closer to him and causing the younger teen to fall on him.

"Ah Eiri!" Shuichi vocalized as Eiri started his main agenda. He stripped his and Shuichi's upper clothes and nipped Shuichi's exposed skin.

"Eiri you jerk! I thought we're gonna sleep?" Shuichi gave him a playful punch but moaned out all the while.

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Explanation: ff erased one of my fics, and I'm just playing safe.

Eiri removed his hand from the brat and sat on the bed, lighting a cigarette. He looked down on the guy below him and contemplated on the things that happened between them. Without his usual self, he pushed away the pink locks that were blocking Shuichi's sleeping face. He pulled a blanket on the brat's body and without noticing it, his lips were curved in a smile.

Eiri felt a tingling sensation on his bare chest as he woke up the next morning. He glanced at his alarm clock and it read 6:30 am. He heard faint and cute snores beside him and saw that Shuichi was sleeping soundly with him. Shuichi's head was rested on Eiri's chest and his arms were wrapped around the blonde's waist.

"Eiri." Shuichi mumbled then smiled while still sleeping. Eiri had to move silently and carefully so as not to awake the brat. He lifted Shuichi's arm away from his waist and got out of bed. He wrapped a towel around his lower body and went to the bathroom. Once he was inside, he hurriedly turned the shower on and shampooed his hair while thinking of things that happened between him and Shuichi. He turned the shower off and rested his back on the cold bathroom tiles while slapping himself. He didn't know whether what he did was intentional or not, but all he could think as of the moment was he did something unexplainable.

And maybe something wrong.

He heard Shuichi's footsteps approaching and he took a bath quickly shaking all the thoughts away from his head. When he opened the door, Shuichi was standing behind it with the blanket on his whole body.

"Good morning Eiri." Shuichi blushed while saying those words and he only received a nod by the blonde. Confused, but thinking that Eiri was not talking because he was not a morning person, Shuichi went to the bathroom and took a bath.

Their trip towards school was nonetheless silent. Eiri never looked at him for he was busy analyzing things between them.

You know it's just a dare. A dare. Damnit, Eiri, it's just a dare. He repeated all over on his mind. But, why am I nervous? Why am I feeling this way? Am I happy because of what happened last night? Or am I just doing this because of the dare?

"Eiri."

I couldn't think straight. Will I tell Shuichi the truth? No. it'll just make him mad.

"Eiri."

So what if he gets mad? I don't have a relationship with him or anything. I'm just doing this for a dare.

Or am I really?

"Eiri!" Shuichi tugged on him with a worried look on his face. "Eiri, you're pale. Are you sick? Do you want me to get some medicine?"

Eiri realized that they were already standing in front of the school and Tachi's group was waiting for him beside a tree.

"I'm fine Shuichi, go to the classroom now, I have to deliver something to the student council's office.

"I'll go with you." Shuichi said sweetly, glad that Eiri was talking to him now.

"I said go to the classroom!" Eiri shouted, losing his temper. A few students looked at their direction while Shuichi winced at the harsh tone.

"O – ok." Shuichi whispered and ran to the bathroom instead.

Hiro, upon seeing the scene glared at Eiri – looking at him disgustedly from head to toe. He ran to where Shuichi is and demanded for an explanation.

"Shuichi? Are you here?" Hiro stepped on the ground floor's comfort room. There was no answer and went to Shuichi's classroom which was on the fifth floor.

"Shuichi?" Hiro wandered his eyes but his best friend was not there. So he walked towards the fifth floor bathroom.

"Shuichi?" he heard faint sobs and flushing of the toilet. "Shuichi, I know you're there, you want to talk?" he offered soothingly then afterwards, he heard a click and Shuichi came out from the cubicle. His eyes were red from crying and his handkerchief was dripping wet with tears.

"Oh, you poor guy, what happened? What was that all about?" Hiro patted Shuichi's head and embraced him. Shuichi just cried and didn't say anything.

"Don't tell me you fell in love with that Eiri guy." Hiro said while his arms were protectively wrapped on Shuichi's shoulder.

"I fell in love with him Hiro." Shuichi said simply.

"Hah, Shuichi." Hiro sighed loudly. He expected his best friend to say what he didn't want to hear. "What else can I do? That's how 'love' goes. Sometimes you have your ups and downs." Hiro said and pulled him close again when they heard the door open.

Shuichi peeked over Hiro's shoulder to see who went inside. It was the green haired kid Hiro's always teasing. He had a shocked look on his face.

"Ah, Hiro, is he your friend?" Shuichi asked politely while Hiro looked at the kid nervously.

"I knew it. You're such a cheater Nakano."

"Huh?" Shuichi blinked and looked from the kid to Hiro. "Who is he Hiro?"

"Suguru, it's not what you think." He said and stepped forward.

"It's not what I think huh? I know this would happen." Fujisaki said with tears attempting to flow.

"Excuse, me, but what is happening?" Shuichi asked innocently.

"Suguru, Shuichi is just my friend!" Hiro explained, but the depressed Fujisaki ran away, together with the sound of the bell which signals the start of the first class.

"Uh, am I the reason why he left? Do you want me to talk to him?" Shuichi asked. "I'm sorry, Hiro, ever since we were little all I give you are headaches."

"No, Shuichi, you don't give me headaches, I'll just explain to him later."

"Don't tell me you fell in love with that Fujisaki guy." Shuichi said, imitating Hiro's outburst earlier.

"I fell in love with him, Shuichi." Hiro smiled and scratched his head. "Let's go to class?"

"You go ahead, I'm not feeling well, I'll just go to the clinic to get some medicine."

"Alright." Hiro said and they exited the bathroom, with Hiro going to his classroom and Shuichi going downstairs.

While all this conversation were going on, Eiri stood in front of the three Yankees which he knew were stalking them yesterday.

"I said go to the classroom!" Ma kun shouted to Tachi and the latter whimpered with a good imitation of Shuichi's pouting. Then his group laughed.

"That was harsh Eiri." Tachi said. "Is that how you treat a new lover?"

"I already kissed him and did it with him." Eiri said bravely, not removing his golden eyes from Tachi's black and lazy ones.

"Ah, the dollar, is that what you mean?" Tachi scratched his head and got a 500 dollar bill on his pocket while Ma kun and Ken both gave their share to a total of 1000 dollars.

"And since you made it before the deadline, we'll give you a bonus." Ken smirked and Ma kun nodded.

Ken got another 100 dollar bill on his wallet and handed it to Eiri. For a moment, Eiri just stared at the money like it was an insult to him. But he accepted it later on, without saying much. However, as the last paper money was being handed to him, he saw himself on a glossy paper which by the way, he didn't like.

"What the heck is that!" Eiri shouted and tried to grab the picture away from Ken.

"Oh, just a souvenir of your first date with your boyfriend." Ma kun said as the picture was handed to him. "Aren't you beautiful with this take?"

"And Shindou looks like he's enjoying your spit." Tachi said rudely which made Eiri lose all his temper. He curled his fist and punched Tachi who lost his balance and landed on the tree. Just as Tachi was about to stand up, Eiri grabbed him by the neck and held him high enough which made it difficult for him to breathe.

"Gah, Eiri, you're suffocating me!"

"Put him down Eiri!" Ma kun asked, horrified.

"Uesugi! Put him down or I'll tell the principal!" Ken threatened.

Eiri gave them his death glare which made the other two step backward. Tachi was doing his best to struggle, but he couldn't breathe any longer.

"Eiri, please, let me down. I won't tell anybody about this picture!" Tachi pleaded, and afterwards, Eiri released him then he immediately grabbed the picture from Ma kun.

The bell sounded and they left unnoticed by other students. Eiri gave them a final warning while darting his evil and dark eyes on them.

"Don't you ever play games with me again, or I'll slash your throat." The three nodded and Eiri walked calmly towards their room, the picture, secured on his hand.

"You'll pay for this, Uesugi." Tachi whispered to his friends, a tube of film secured on his grip.

a/n: I'm still depressed because of what ff did with one of my fan fics. I'm sure some of you know how I feel because I recognized that the gravi fan fics lessened.

thanks to those who reviewed! specially to the one that gave me the idea of the picture with Eiri and Shu kissing under the snow.. i forgot your name sorry, i'll greet you on my next fic promise! or i'll sernd you a message!

please review!