Disclaimer: I don't own Gravitation. Darn. But I want to read the sequel soooooo bad! Gravitation Ex! agh!
Chapter 6:
gu1tarslav3 has signed in.
m1k3mast3r has signed in.
gu1tarslav3: hey, shu. ryuichi told me that you left my house early to get back to Yuki's yesterday.
m1k3mast3r: yeah, but I ended up going to Ryu's and staying. i'm here now.
gu1tarslav3: why? did something happen?
m1k3mast3r: you can say that, yes. to make a long story short, i caught Yuki cheating on me with some guy named hikaru, i got real upset, without really knowing where i was going, i ran to ryuichi's and him and i ended up getting together. last night i officially ended it with yuki.
gu1tarslav3: ah, shu, i'm sorry to hear about that. you and sakuma-san got together...you mean, as in together..relationship together?
m1k3mast3r: yeah.
gu1tarslav3: you should be bouncing off the walls, dude!
m1k3mast3r: i am happy, really. suprisingly.
gu1tarslav3: suprisingly?
m1k3mast3r: you know how i felt about yuki, hiro.
gu1tarslav3: yeah, you're right. sorry.
m1k3mast3r: it's ok. i felt relieved really, when ryu and me got together. i mean, one minute i am bawling my eyes out to him, the next he is telling me his feelings for me and here i am.
gu1tarslav3: like a dream come true, right? haha
m1k3mast3r: i know, right! haha
gu1tarmast3r: tell me about this Hikaru guy, though. what did he look like?
m1k3mast3r: he had light brown hair, about the same length as mine, and the clearest green eyes i have ever seen, like looking into the ocean.
gu1tarslav3: ...
m1k3mast3r: why? do you know him?
gu1tarslav3: well, if i am thinking of the same guy you are talking about, yes. he is my cousin.
m1k3mast3r: your cousin?
gu1tarslav3: yeah. i don't like him at all.
m1k3mast3r: why?
gu1tarslav3: him and i have never gotten along. ever.
m1k3mast3r: i see.
gu1tarslav3: are you coming into the studio tonight? Sakano-san wanted to run through a couple of songs before our release Friday, just to make sure everything is running smooth.
m1k3mast3r: yeah, sure. what time?
gu1tarslav3: 7. studio 8.
m1k3mast3r: alright. well, i am going to go. ryu wants to go out somewhere. haha see ya tonight, hiro.
gu1tarslav3: see ya Mr. Sakuma. hehe
m1k3mast3r: ha ha
m1k3mast3r has signed out.
gu1tarslav3 has signed out.
Shuichi shut down Ryuichi's computer, pushed back in the chair, stood up, stretched, and walked into the bedroom where Ryuichi was digging through his massive, walk-in closet, staring at his whole wardrobe trying to pick out something to wear.
"But, Kuma-kun, I really like the red one!" Ryuichi whined to his pink-stuffed bunny who he was gripped in one hand while the other was holding up two very designer, very expensive looking shirts: a red muscle shirt with Bad Luck's logo written on the front in bold, black letters, and a blue tee shirt with Bad Luck written on the sleeves and across the bottom.
"I know you really like the blue one, Kuma, but I like the red one. It's more shiny! Piko piko, na no da!"
Ryuichi stared at his bunny, who to Shuichi was completely silent, waiting for a response.
"Fine, then it's settled, I get the red one, no da." Ryuichi said with a confident smirk, putting up the blue one.
He pulled the red one off it's hanger, threw the hanger on the floor behind him narrowly avoiding hitting Shuichi in the face, and turned around to walk out of the closet, knocking into Shuichi, sending them both onto the floor.
"Oh, Shu-chan, you scared me, no da." Ryuichi said, staring wide-eyed at the even wider-eyed Shuichi underneath him.
"I'm sorry." Shuichi replied. "You were busy talking to Kumagoro, I didn't want to interrupt."
"Oh, here that Kuma, Shu-chan is a gentleman!" Ryuichi giggled, pinching Shuichi's cheek lightly, making him blush a shade of pink the same as his hair.
Ryuichi giggled even more and pushed himself off the floor, offering a hand to Shuichi, who accepted it. The two men stood staring about Ryuichi's wardrobe for a while before the silence started getting to Ryuichi.
"So, do you have to go into work today?"
"Yeah, tonight at 7." Shuichi answered looking around at Ryuichi's many, many clothes.
"Ooooo, ooooooooo, can I come with you, PWEASE!!!" the older man yelled, putting on the cutest, pouty, chibi face that Shuichi felt like 'awwww'ing to.
"Well, sure you can.." he answered with a smile. He really thought Ryuichi was cute.
"YAY!" Ryuichi started dancing around his massive closet, stopping when something dawned on him. "You don't have any clothes or anything do you?"
Shuichi shook his head sadly. All his stuff was at Yuki's.
"We are pretty much the same size, right? You can borrow my stuff. And feel free to shower, too." Ryuichi answered with a grin.
"Oh, so you are saying that I stink?" Shuichi replied teasingly.
"What if I am?" Ryuichi caught on to certain things fast.
The two laughed sincere laughes together, making Shuichi's spirits lift. Ryuichi had something about him that automatically made you feel better...just his smile made you feel better. Shuichi did as Ryuichi suggested, though, and got into the shower. He came out smelling just as Ryuichi did, shaking from head to toe in excitement. Oh, God, he and Sakuma Ryuichi were together! Yuki had completely left his mind...
Shuichi had happened to grab some of Ryuichi's clothes, too. If you thought that he looked like Ryuichi before, then they could pass for twins if it wasn't for the hair. Ryuichi's clothes fit Shuichi like a glove, hugging his curves in all the right ways. Ryuichi had to take a minute to regain his composure at seeing Shuichi walk before him. Shuichi in Ryuichi's form fitting Levis jeans and white tank top was a sight for sore eyes.
"So, how do I look." Shuichi asked, turning around and posing for Ryuichi.
"Great!" Ryuichi said, his mouth hanging open despite himself, making Shuichi blush, only adding to the drool that was already coming out of Ryuichi's hanging mouth.
"So, what do you want to do today?" Shuichi asked, shutting Ryuichi's mouth closed by pushing up on his chin.
"Let's go the mall! We can get you some new clothes and go to the arcade and the ice cream shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Ryuichi said happily, bouncing up and down on his feet.
Shuichi chuckled. "Okay, okay, don't bounce a hole in the floor. We can go, but on one condition..."
"What?" Ryuichi said, forcing himself to stay still.
"Tag, you're it!" Shuichi poked Ryuichi's arm and took off running out of the front door and onto the front yard.
"Hey, that's not fair!" Ryuichi ran after him.
Shuichi felt carefree. He was happy. Yuki not even daring cross his mind.
---------------------------
Yuki hadn't slept at all that night. He even turned down and offer from Hikaru, claiming he wasn't feeling well. Truthfully, he wasn't. He hadn't stopped drinking since he had been hanging on the computer by Shuichi.
'He really left me. He really left me. I am such an idiot!' Yuki screamed at himself.
He really liked Hikaru, hell, he loved Hikaru. He felt like shit that he had to put Shuichi through all that. That was the last thing that he wanted. He should have ended it sooner. He should have made Shuichi leave for good, then maybe he wouldn't be feeling this guilt that he was now.
He felt like hitting something, anything, just to take the tension away. He hated being the bad guy in every situation he was in. But, he knew he got himself into this one, and he was going to have to get himself out. He knew apologizing to Shuichi wasn't enough. He also wondered what his brother was going to do to Shuichi when he found out that he and Ryuichi were together. Never would he let his brother hurt Shuichi, he would see to that.
The uneasiness in his stomach increased, partially from all the alcohol, and partially from the anxiety.
'Shuichi...'
----------------------------
Tatsuha had decided to follow Shuichi around. He was going to find out if something was going on with Ryuichi and Shuichi, and if it was he would make Shuichi pay. He knew that the pink-headed brat knew exactly how he felt about Ryuichi, he knew!
'Watch your back, Shindo Shuichi. Because if it's true, I am coming for with a vengance. Sakuma-san is mine!'
----------------------------
The two famous, ever-loved vocalists both lied on the ground of the park panting from running around non-stop for the last 30 minutes playing tag.
"Okay, Ryu-chan, you win." Shuichi said struggling to catch his breath.
"OO YEAH!" Ryuichi screamed. That man, though 31 years old, still had energy even after running for so long. Shocking.
Shuichi smiled. He was having a rather good day.
"Shu-chan, let's hurry and get to the mall. I want to take you to my favorite store. PWEASE!" Ryuich started pouting again.
"OOOOKAY!" Shuichi yelled, jumping onto the his feet.
Ryuichi followed suit. The two started walking down a path that wasn't as occupied as the others. They didn't have any disguses on after all, so they could easily be spotting taking ways that were most populated.
"Ryu-chan, what are you feelings for Tatsuha?"
---------------------------
Tatsuha spotting Shuichi in the park, and much to his disgust he was with Ryuichi. He knew that Shuichi and Ryuichi had always spent a lot of time together, but he had his suspicions. He followed closer behind listening to every word that was said, his ears perking up when he heard Shuichi mention his name.
"Ryu-chan, what are your feelings for Tatsuha?"
Ryuichi looked confused at Shuichi. "Why do you ask that?"
"Oh, just curious. I know that he really likes you, after all."
Tatsuha felt something inside loosen. Shuichi recognized Tatsuha's feelings...
"Ah, I know Tatsuha likes me. I have considered it, getting with him...you know, when I was still trying to figure out my feelings for you. But, I just can't see myself with him. He's a cool kid and all, but there's the age difference for one. And then there's the fact that I just don't have feelings for him like I do you."
Tatsuha's heart sank. Ryuichi had feelings for Shuichi???
Shuichi smiled. "Aww, that's sweet. Though, I do kind of feel sorry for Tatsuha. He idolizes you."
"Yeah, I know. I would have liked him better if whenever he saw me he didn't want to CONSTANTLY be touching me."
Shuichi looked over mischeviously at Ryuichi. "You mean, like this..." Shuichi poked Ryuichi, moving his hand to grip his arm, put his arm around Ryuichi's, then completely throw himself onto Ryuichi, glomping him.
"AHH, SHU-CHAN!" Ryuichi said.
Shuichi let Ryuichi go, laughing hard. Ryuichi blushed, pouting. "Meanie."
Shuichi grinned and leaned in to Ryuichi planting a little kiss on his lips. "I'm your boyfriend. I have special privileges."
Ryuichi blushed harder, but grinned all the same. "Aha, yep yep!"
Tatsuha's heart and head burned. He forced back hot tears and a number of screams.
'Shuichi, you will pay for stealing the heart of MY Sakuma-san away...you knew, you knew all along...'
Tatsuha stalked off fuming.
'You'll pay, Shindo Shuichi, you will pay!'
----------------------------
Hikaru invited himself to Yuki's apartment only to see his love pass out on the floor. Hikaru knew Yuki had been drinking, the empty cans that littered the floor proved that. He frowned and shook his head, picking Yuki up and carrying him to the bedroom.
'Has Shindo done this much damage to you, Yuki-san? I won't let him get away with hurting you.'
---------------------------
Shuichi and Ryuichi didn't return home until late. They had a very productive that consisted of buying Shuichi so many outfits he could wear something different every day for 6 months, getting many, many brain freezes from stuffing their faces with ice cream, watching a scary movie in the theater (a big mistake, they almost got kicked out for screaming so much), and going to the zoo, where they got noticed by many fangirls and ended up getting chased around until they agreed to put on a mini-concert for them. They were both pooped.
"What a day!" Shuichi said collapsing on the couch.
Ryuichi placed Kumagoro on the couch beside him where he sat next to Shuichi.
"I know, na no da!"
Shuichi felt sleepiness overcome him.
"Nhn."
Ryuichi fell over in Shuichi's lap. Shuichi watched sleepily until Ryuichi fell asleep, playing with his hair which made Ryuichi's slumber come all the faster. He was really starting to like Ryuichi. He was sweet, cute, and knew just when to be concerned and understanding. Something he never got from Yuki.
That was the first time he had thought about Yuki all day. He felt his heart curve in a strange direction.
'I wonder how Yuki is right now..' he thought, letting sleep take him over, later on falling over on Ryuichi's chest sometime during the night.
Little did Shuichi know, Yuki was being rushed into the hospital in critical condition...
(A/N): Wow, drama chapter. PLEASE REVIEW! And feel free to give me suggestions. They would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I will update soon.