(A/N): Okay, okay, I know you are all excited, because this is a big breakthrough with Shuichi and Yuki kissing in my last chapter. But, that's doesn't mean they are together. Ryuichi and Hikaru are still in the picture remember? This chapter is going to clear a lot of that stuff up. Enjoy. Please review.

Italicized words are songs.

Bold italicized are thoughts.

Chapter 14:

m1k3mast3r has signed in.

gu1tarslav3 has signed in.

m1k3mast3r: hiro! help me!

gu1tarslav3: what's wrong, Shu?

m1k3mast3r: it's yuki... he told me he loved me.

gu1tarslav3: really? when?

m1k3mast3r: yesterday. he said he missed me and he wanted me back. we even kissed...gah, hiro, i don't know what to do! i feel like such a tramp to ryuichi...

gu1tarslav3: Shu..i don't know what to tell you...

m1k3mast3r: why couldn't i have just gotten over yuki and moved on? that way i wouldn't be feeling like i do now. hiro, i want to be with yuki sooo bad. but i want to stay with ryu, too.

gu1tarslav3: you are going to have to make a decision, Shu.

m1k3mast3r: well, at least i am not the only one...yuki still has to deal with hikaru.

gu1tarslav3: yeah, you both are in a bad situation. both of you have slept with each of your boyfriends', so that only adds to the problem.

m1k3mast3r: i really do have feelings for ryuichi. i really do. but i still love yuki. and i did promise ryuichi that i wouldn't go after yuki anymore.

gu1tarslav3: don't break that promise, then. if you and yuki are really meant to be then fate will allow it. right now, i think it's best if you and yuki just stay friends.

m1k3mast3r: just stay friends?

gu1tarslav3: yeah. just stay friends. talk with each other frequently, so you don't get that feeling like you aren't seeing him enough, you know what i mean? so you don't just get up and go after him. it will ease those feelings.

m1k3mast3r: okay, that makes sense.

gu1tarslav3: and talking to each other a lot will ease the tension with ryuichi, too. because you will have got those feelings out of your system and you can focus your attention on ryuichi.

m1k3mast3r: that makes sense, too.

gu1tarslav3: i also think that it wouldn't be a bad idea if you, ryuichi, yuki, and hikaru did a double date sometime.

m1k3mast3r: what?!

gu1tarslav3: think about it, Shu... you can get more comfortable knowing that you two are happy with the people you are with.

m1k3mast3r: that makes sense, too.

gu1tarslav3: why not give that a try and see what happens, okay?

m1k3mast3r: how did you get so good at this stuff, hiro?

gu1tarslav3: i'm not. i just follow what makes sense.

m1k3mast3r: ...what would i do without you, hiro?

gu1tarslav3: you couldn't do a thing. ):)

m1k3mast3r: you are right there. lol

gu1tarslav3: yep yep yep.

Eiri Yuki has signed in.

gu1tarslav3: Shu, i'm going to get on off of here. talk to you later.

m1k3mast3r: bye, hiro.

gu1tarslav3 has signed off.

m1k3mast3r: hi, yuki.

Eiri Yuki: Hi, Shuichi.

m1k3mast3r: i'm so confused, yuki.

Eiri Yuki: Me, too...

m1k3mast3r: it's not fair to ryuichi or hikaru for us to be together, you know that.

Eiri Yuki: Yeah, I know. I have thought about that.

m1k3mast3r: me, too.

Eiri Yuki: I don't want to just shut myself up away from you, Shuichi. Not again. I couldn't live.

m1k3mast3r: same here. i have a plan, though.

Eiri Yuki: You have a plan?

m1k3mast3r: you make it sound like a bad thing.

Eiri Yuki: It's unusual for you to have a plan that would actually work out.

m1k3mast3r: this will work.

Eiri Yuki: Okay. What is it?

m1k3mast3r: i think it would be good if we talked to each other a lot, you know, on the phone, or meet for lunch sometimes, and keep in touch. that way, if we have urges to be together we can talk it over and get those feelings out, so that would get rid of some tension between ryuichi and hikaru.

Eiri Yuki: Okay. That actually makes sense.

m1k3mast3r: well, actually, i got the idea from hiro...

Eiri Yuki: I should have known.

m1k3mast3r: that's mean!

Eiri Yuki: Sure.

m1k3mast3r: there is also another part to this plan.

Eiri Yuki: Alright, let's hear some more of Hiro's genius plans.

m1k3mast3r: i don't know if this one is a good idea or not, though...

Eiri Yuki: Let me guess... Would it happen to be something that consists of Hikaru, me, you, and Ryuichi getting together and spending the day with each other to get more comfortable with each other?

m1k3mast3r: how did you know?

Eiri Yuki: I am good like that. And, it might be an okay idea. I wouldn't do anything right away, though.

m1k3mast3r: yeah..i'm going to talk to ryuichi about us keeping in touch, though.

Eiri Yuki: I'll talk to Hikaru, too.

m1k3mast3r: okay.

Eiri Yuki: I have a deadline I have to meet, so I have to get to work. I will talk to you later, Shu.

m1k3mast3r: bye...i love you...

Eiri Yuki: ..I love you, too...

Eiri Yuki has signed out.

m1k3mast3r has signed out.

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Shuichi felt somewhat better knowing that Yuki agreed to the plan Hiro had put together. He just hoped it would work. He also hoped that Ryuichi wouldn't get mad. That was the last thing he wanted. He hated upsetting Ryuichi; he was just too adorable to be upset. Shutting down the computer, Shuichi got up and looked around the house for his kiddie boyfriend. He found him in his room lying on his bed on his stomach humming and playing Game Boy. Kumaguro was leaning against the headboard. Apparently, Ryuichi wanted it to look like Kuma was asleep.

A small smile played on Shuichi's lips as he approached Ryuichi, who didn't notice at all until he felt Shuichi lay on his back and start kissing the back of his neck.

"Nnn, Shu-chan, nice to see you've decided to get off the computer." Ryuichi teased, tilting his head over, allowing Shuichi more of his neck.

Shuichi accepted, gently biting on Ryuichi's pale skin leaving light red marks.

"Nnn, you need something, Shu-chan?"

Shuichi shook his head kissing underneath Ryuichi's ear and his jaw line.

"Nnn, Shu-chan..."

Ryuichi turned off the Game Boy, since he was distracted. He pushed Shuichi up a little, allowing himself room to roll over, letting Shuichi lay comfortably on top of him. Shuichi kissed his lips lightly, only to have Ryuichi deepen it, begging for more.

After a moment, they broke for air, staring into each other's eyes.

"I love you, Shu-chan." Ryuichi whispered.

Shuichi smiled. "I love you, too." He recaptured Ryuichi's lips, allowing the older man to remove his shirt, and vice versa.

I guess I can tell him later... Shuichi thought, slipping into a deep bliss, letting all his worries leave him as he lie in sync with Ryuichi's hot, clamoring body.

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Yuki gently slammed Hikaru against the wall, the two in a battle for dominance as they slipped down onto the floor, hands down each other's pants.

"Mmm, Yuki, did you say you wanted to tell me something?" Hikaru said through his moans as Yuki tightened his grip on him, gently massaging.

"Don't worry about it...I'll tell you later." he answered, taking his hand out of Hikaru's pants to take them off.

"Mmmkay, Yuki..." Hikaru said in bliss, liking Yuki teasing his throbbing member like he was.

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Shuichi watched Ryuichi sleep, admiring his innocent, angel face. He remembered how he used to watch Yuki sleep, how he could always tell that something was bothering him when he looked into his beautiful face...

Gently getting out of bed, careful not to wake Ryuichi, he grabbed Ryuichi's bath robe that was thrown carelessly on the floor and put on. He went into the kitchen and found his cell phone. Opening it, he dialed a number he hadn't dialed in over three months...

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Riiiing. Riiiiing. Riiiiing.

Amber eyes woke to the sound of a ring; his cell phone.

Knowing automatically who it was because of the special ringtone (which was Lips of An Angel by Hinder), he carefully got out of bed, fortunatly not bothering Hikaru, and went into his study where his phone was.

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"Shu?"

"Yuki, you answered."

"Of course I did. Is something wrong? Why did you call so late?"

"Nothing's wrong, I just wanted to hear your voice."

Yuki smiled.

"Well, I'm here."

"I know. Thanks, Yuki."

"What have you been up to since I last talked to you, Shu?"

"Um...well...I...uh... I was..."

"Having sex with Ryuichi?"

"Erm, yeah...how do you know these things?"

"I was with you for over a year, Shindo Shuichi."

"So you are calling me quick?"

"No, that's me."

"Haha. So, let's see if I know you..You were having sex with Hikaru, right?"

"Oh, how did you know?!" Yuki said sarcastically.

Shuichi giggled.

"I'm just good like that." he answered, a smile playing on his lips.

Yuki was warmed by this remark, remember the IM conversation they had earlier that night.

There was a comfortable silence between the two for a while, the two finding comfort just knowing they had each other on the line.

"Well, Yuki...I had better be getting back to bed before Ryu wakes up. He'll start to worry."

"I have some work I have to do, too."

"Another deadline. Yep, three days from now."

"How much of the book have you got done?"

"About half."

"Yes, Uesugi 'Yuki' Eiri, you had better get to work."

Yuki chucked at Shuichi using his real name.

"Bye, Shu."

"Bye, Yuki. Love."

"Love."

They both hung up their phones, both feeling remarkably better. Shuichi returned to bed with Ryuichi, cuddling up next to his lover with a satisfied smile on his face. Yuki sat down at his laptop, opened it and got ready to continue his writing. He, too, wore a satisfied smile.

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Two months later:

Shuichi's mood had brightened remarkably, Ryuichi noticed. He was bouncier, kissed him more, spent more time with him, said 'I love you' more, and was overall happier. He and Shuichi had a talk about Shuichi talking to Yuki more often. Ryuichi supported him fully, feeling that it would make things better between them, and it had, remarkably. Their relationship had grown. Everything was better. Shuichi's singing was better, Shuichi's attitude was better, heck, even Shuichi's sex was better. Ryuichi would find himself giggling uncontrollably to his pink bunny, Kumaguro, just thinking about Shuichi. He loved this bouncy, happy Shuichi. And, to add to the good feeling, Ryuichi hadn't heard anything about Tatsuha since Shuichi had gotten out of the hospital. Everything was going to be okay...

Hikaru noticed a change in Yuki, too. His writing had gotten better, his sleeping habits had changed, his attitude had lightened. He wasn't as cold as he used to, he cracked more jokes, smiled more, and even took Hikaru out more. Hikaru couldn't say he didn't like this change in Yuki. It was just unnatural. He had known Yuki for a long time, even before he killed Kitazawa. The old Yuki was returning, he could see it. He knew he should be excited at the change, but he was cautious, because at times Yuki would still break down, and he made sure he was there when he did. He had moved in with Yuki about a month before, and things were great. Everything was going to be okay...

Shuichi wasn't lying to himself, he was happier. Hiro's plan had worked out just as he had said it would. Things between he and Ryuichi had gotten better. He thought about Yuki much less than he had as a lover, and more as a good friend. He couldn't say at times he wouldn't find himself in tears because he still missed old times, but at least he had a relationship built back up with Yuki. He talked to Yuki at least once a day. He even took Ryuichi out at times to go to lunch with him, Yuki, and Hikaru. All the tension that he had feared dissapated quickly, and they all settled down and because comforatable knowing who belonged to who. Ryuichi allowed it all, too. Shuichi couldn't thank him enough for all the support. It only added to the good feelings that Ryuichi gave him. Everything was going to be okay...

Yuki could feel a change in himself. He liked it. A lot. He was tired of feeling so caged inside. He tired of the darkness always slipping in over him and taking over his senses. He liked the feeling of control he had now. Like he could decide his emotions. Before he was running off of instinct he had lived with after killing Kitazawa because he couldn't accept his past. Now, he had come to a close with his dark history, he accepted his faults and layed them to rest, letting all those intense emotions that he hated out. He still found himself reliving memories that he didn't want and would break down, and sometimes he would fall to his knees in dispair because he still missed Shuichi, but he as also come to acceptance with that. He has settled down with the fact that he and Shuichi were good friends now. The feelings for Shuichi won't fade, he knew that, but he has come to allow himself to be friends. Be happy with what he has. Everything was going to be okay...

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Close my eyes and move to the back of my mind

Where worries are washed out to sea

See the changes people's faces blurred out

Like sun spot on rain drops

Now all those feelings, those yesterday's feelings

Will all be lost in time

But, today I'm wasting away

For today is on my mind

Left the only worries I had in my hands

Away from the light in my eyes

Holding tight and try not to hide how I feel

'Cuz feelings mean nothing

Now all those feelings, those yesterday's feelings

Will all be lost in time

But, today I'm wasting away

For today is on my mind

Yea today is my mind

I can't care to worry

I'm feeling so lonely

Breaking apart all this love in my heart

Close my eyes and move the back of mind

Where feelings mean nothing

Now all those feelings, those yesterday's feelings

Will all be lost in time

But today I'm wasting away

For today is on my mind

I can't care to worry

I'm feeling so lonely

Breaking apart all this love in my heart

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"Yet another hit down. I'm proud, Shindo-kun, you have been doing remarkably well." Sakano praised as Shuichi finished recording.

Hiro and Suguru clapped.

"That was great, Shu." Hiro said happily. "By this rate, we will have another album out in no time." He put his arm around his best friend's shoulder as he can out of the recording room.

"Thanks, Hiro." Shuichi smiled.

"You seem remarkably happier. Glad that my plan has been working out?"

"Yeah, it's been great. I can't thank you enough."

"Hey, you can thank me by going to buy me a grape soda."

"That can be arranged. Anyone else want anything?"

The others shook their head. Shuichi left the studio room and down the hall to the vending machines. Much to his suprise, he saw Ryuichi standing there, forefinger to his lips, trying to figure out something to get.

"Hmm, Kuma, do you think I should get the Snickers bar or the Milky Way? Both are really good. But Snickers has peanuts, and I like peanuts. And caramel. Yummy."

Silence from his bunny.

"You are right, Kuma. I should go for the Snickers." He pressed the numbers for the candy bar, watching it as it fell to the bottom. He bent down to get it and saw Shuichi.

"Shuichi-kun! I see you!"

"Haha, I know! Getting you a snack?"

"Yeah, Tohma's working me extra hard today, and my tummy was yelling at me since I skipped breakfast this morning." Ryuichi said patting his stomach, that started growling as soon as he did. "See." he said with a childish grin. "It doesn't like me."

"I can tell." Shuichi answered, putting in money to get his and Hiro's soda.

"Sakano-san working you hard, too, Shu-chan?"

"Not really. It's been really easy lately, since I have wrote a lot of songs lately. I had Suguru read through them since he is really good at that stuff and he picked out some that he liked and we went from there."

"Hmm, maybe if could just switch spots for a while..." Ryuichi said playfully.

"Haha, I don't think so. Tohma wouldn't like that too much."

"You're right there, no da!" Ryuichi said happily. "Well, Kuma and I better get going. I have a recording I have to finish. See you after work, Shu-chan."

"See ya, Ryu-chan."

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(A/N): Alright, alright, admit it, this chapter kind of sucked. You know you want to say it. Well, I was hoping I could get some stuff cleared up. Like, relationships wise. And I know since it was a vote of Yuki&Shuichi: 8, Shu&Ryu: 2, Shuichi and Yuki is wanted...And don't worry, they will get together...eventually. I'm still working out the kinks as in how I can split Shuichi and Ryuichi and Yuki and Hikaru up. Any ideas? If so, please let me know. PLEASE REVIEW!