(A/N): Chapter 17..the last chapter. Dun dun dun... This is going to pretty much wrap things up and pretty much tell how the characters are and all of that stuff. You, my wonderful readers, should find the last chapter to your liking. I am giving you all just as you wanted...or at least what you all voted for...Shuichi and Yuki! Thanks for your reviews, thank you all for voting, it means so much. Now, enough of the sobs (saying these thanks is making me weepy), on with the story!

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Chapter 17:

Two Years Later:

Ryuichi gave Tatsuha a cold look, making the black headed teen back away in fright. Shuichi sighed. Ever since Tatsuha was hired by Tohma as Ryuichi's personal assistant things had gotten...rocky. Personal assistant was supposed to mean only at work, but to Tatsuha it meant twenty-four hours of the day, seven days of the week, three hundred and sixty-five days of the year. Shuichi and Ryuichi never got any alone time anymore because Tatsuha was always in the middle. He wanted to make sure there was no contact whatsoever between the two singers, he wanted poor Ryuichi all to himself. There had been several, if not numerous occasions where Shuichi had to call K to "persuade" Tatsuha to leave Ryuichi alone, persuade meaning put a gun to his forhead and make literally make him march away in tears. That was really the only timess that Shuichi ever got any quality time with his lover. He was beginning to feel more distant to the older man, seeing how as Tatsuha was always in stalker mode. After the time together things would be great, but then Tatsuha would wander right back in the middle and ruin everything again. Shuichi didn't know why Tohma didn't fire him. He had many talks with his brother-in-law, but Tatsuha, being the rebel he was, didn't listen.

Shuichi talking to Tohma didn't help either. He was either shushed off by the NG President, or he was completely ignored on the topic. He was beginning to get frustrated. He hated having to watch as he lover was threatened to be eaten alive by Tatsuha. It was sickening, enraging, and getting on his final, frayed nerve.

"I can't stand it anymore!" Shuichi said angrily, his fist colliding with his knee, sending a painful jolt through it that he ignored.

"Calm down, Shu--" Hiro said but was cut off by the furious Shuichi.

"Calm down? Calm down! No, I won't calm down! I am not going to just sit here and let Tatsuha treat Ryu like that!"

"Shindou-kun, there is nothing that we can do." Sakano said patting Shuichi's back.

This only angered Shuichi more. He stood to his feet, his head spinning with madness, and stalked out of the recording room. Suguru sighed as he slammed the door behind him.

"I feel sorry for Shuichi. Ever since Eiri-san left he has been...different." the green-haired teen said sympathetically.

Hiro, being Shuichi's best friend, noticed this too, and was deeply troubled by it. "I know. I have never seen him so angry before."

"K-san," Suguru said in a pleading voice, turning to the blonde manager, "is there nothing you can do to stop this madness between Tatsuha and Ryuichi?"

K shook his head in defeat. "I have already tried, but nothing is getting through to Tohma. I don't know what's wrong with him." K sighed and looked at the gun in his hand. "I even threatened him with this..."

The four males sighed simultaniously in defeat. They were at a loss at what to do. They heard the door open. They turned to see Shuichi walking in, his face down cast, his shoulders sagged. Hiro knew this position.

"Shuichi, why are you crying, what's wrong?"

As soon as he said this, Tohma stepped in, a rock hard look on his face. They all gulped. Never had they seem Tohma like this..it was kind of scary.

The platinum hair man looked everyone in the eyes. When he reached Sakano his eyes became wide with anticipation. Sakano knew that this meant that the President of NG had something in store.

"Seguchi-san, no mean to be rude, but why are you here with Shuichi?" Hiro asked politely, bowing slightly.

Tohma didn't bow back but continued to look at Sakano.

"NG is expanding to America."

"That's great!" Suguru said, his eyes going as wide as his cousin's (Tohma) were when he looked at Sakano.

"That's just the good news. Here's the bad news..."

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One month later:

"I'm here." Shuichi said into his cell phone.

"Okay. Please be careful. I wish you all the luck in the world. I'll miss you." the person on the other line said sadly.

"I'll miss you, too." Shuichi replied, his voice started break. "Ryuichi, I wish things didn't have to turn out the way they did."

"I know." Ryuichi's voice cracked as well. "I don't want to be left alone with Tatsuha. I want to be with you."

"I wish I could have stayed or you came along..."

Ryuichi sniffed. "I know. But, it can't be helped."

"I'm sorry, Ryu."

"Don't be, Shuichi, it isn't your fault."

"But, I should have fought harder! I never should have gave in like I did..."

"I don't blame you, Shu-chan. And..."

Ryuichi was silent for a five whole minutes.

"What is it, Ryu-chan?"

"I...I'm sure there is someone in America that you will meet up with, and I'm sure you will be happy."

"Ryu-chan..."

"As a matter of fact, I know you will meet that someone." Ryuichi's voice perked up a little bit. "I want you to be happy, Shu-chan."

"Ryu..are you sure you would be okay with that? I want you to be happy, too..."

"Sure, I'm okay with it." he answered. "I can't stop you anyway."

"I'm serious."

"I know. So am I."

"So, who do you think I'll meet?"

"You'll see. Good things come to those that wait."

"Ryu.."

"Sorry, Shu-chan, but I have to go now. I have to get to work. I'll call you later and you can tell me all about your voyage to America. Okay?"

"Alright."

"Bye, Shu-chan, I love you, forever."

"I love you, too. Bye."

He hung up. Tears started forming in the corners of his eyes. He didn't know how to feel. He wanted to go back to Japan, he wanted to see the man he had grown so attached to over the past two and a half years. He had expected everything to go smoothly, and for them to be together forever. But, that dream came barreling down. He wanted to forget all of his past and start out new. And, to top it off, Ryuichi had said he was going to find someone new in America.

'What did Ryuichi mean when he said 'Good things come to those that wait.' Does he know something I don't?'

He was knocked out of his daydream by Hiro tapping his on the forehead.

"Yo, Shu, you have someone who wants to see you."

Shuichi's vision, still blurry from tears, made out the sillouette of a tall, slender, yet built man standing in front of him. Blonde hair...

"Shu-Shuichi..."

That voice...

"Brat, I thought I would never see you again."

Those strong, warm arms that had been so severely missed.

"Yuki..."

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Yuki Eiri's two years in America hadn't been quite what he expected. His goal was to forget everything he wanted to forget. Did he succeed? Partly. He forgot all about his so called love for Hikaru, he forgot all about everything...except for Shuichi. That brat had never once not been in a single thought of his. His novels had gotten spectacularly better, because he was writing them about Shuichi. There was one novel in particular...it was called Shuichi. He wrote it not even caring who would read it. It got great reviews from critics and has been sold world-wide, and is so far his best selling novel. Subconciously, he had hoped that his pink-haired love would read it, but he knew those chances were dim. He knew Shuichi wanted to do the same as he, to forget everything.

That's why it caught him by suprise when he recieved an instant message from Ryuichi.

Flashback:

Eiri Yuki has signed in.

Kuma-kun has signed in.

Kuma-kun: eiri-san?

Eiri Yuki: What?

Kuma-kun: shuichi is going to america.

Eiri Yuki: Why?

Kuma-kun: tohma is transferring them there. he said that it would bring in more money for them to try out their abilities in america.

Eiri Yuki: Where in America are they coming?

Kuma-kun: new york. i want you to meet him at the airport and take him back.

Eiri Yuki: Take him back?

Kuma-kun: get back together with him. it's what he wants..i know it. he hasn't been the same ever since you left.

Eiri Yuki: The same?

Kuma-kun: he's sad all the time. i know he wants you back. i can tell.

Eiri Yuki: ...Really?

Kuma-kun: him and i had to split up. i am handing him over to you. you'll make him happy, i know it. please.

Eiri Yuki: When is he getting here?

Kuma-kun: two weeks from today at one U.S. time.

Eiri Yuki: I'll be there.

Kuma-kun: thanks. it'll make him smile.

Eiri Yuki: I have missed his smile...for so long.

Kuma-kun: ..take care of him.

Eiri Yuki: I will.

Kuma-kun: thanks. bye.

Kuma-kun has signed out.

End flashback

Yuki would have to thank Ryuichi one day. He feared he would be late getting to the airport seeing as his editor thought it funny to keep him on the phone longer than he had anticipated. But, he made it in the right time, just enough time to see Shuichi on the phone and for Hiro to notice him. He put his finger to his lips and nodded at Shuichi. Hiro seemed to get the message and waited until Shuichi got off the phone before beckoning him back to the real world.

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Seeing Yuki, Shuichi's mind raced.

'Was this what Ryuichi was talking about? That I would meet back up with Yuki and be with him again? Oh, how I have wanted this for so long...I had to block out all of those emotions just so I could make myself believe that he was all I wanted...I love Ryu, I do...but Yuki...Yuki...YUKI IT'S REALLY HIM!'

Shuichi's arms wrapped around Yuki's neck in return of having the blonde's arms around him. He cried. Happy tears.

"Yuki, oh god! I missed you!"

"I missed you, too, brat." Yuki said into Shuichi's silky, strawberry hair.

Suguru walked up to Hiro, seeing Yuki and Shuichi in each others arms and smiled.

"I guess dreams do come true." the green-haired teen said happily.

Hiro took his hand in his.

"Yes, they do."

The two smiled at each other.

"Yuki, how did you know I was coming?" Shuichi whispered.

"A little birdy told me."

Shuichi's mind ripped in half. He didn't have any clue as to who told Yuki he was coming, and Yuki had no intentions of telling Shuichi, either. Either way, the two didn't really care who told them anything. They were together again. After almost three years of seperation, the two were finally reunited.

"Shu?"

"Yes, Yuki?"

"Is there room in your heart to forgive me?"

"I have already forgiven you, Yuki."

"Good, because I think there is room in this heart of mine for us to start over."

Shuichi looked up at Yuki with star struck eyes.

"Start over? Us? You want me back, Yuki?"

"Yes, brat. I want you back."

Shuichi felt fresh tears coming. He jumped onto Yuki, Yuki grabbing him around the waist, Shuichi's feet completely off the ground, his lips pressed against Yuki's. Sakano and K approached and smiled at the couple. Hiro and Suguru couldn't be happier. Shuichi finally got his happiness back. Sakano was please because Bad Luck could get out of the depressing music again, and K...well, K was silently wishing Yuki would make a wrong move so he could use his 'baby' on him. (K was a big fan of Ryuichi and Shuichi being together). But, on the other hand, K was pleased because Shuichi would now stop dragging his feet.

Reluctantly, the two broke from the kiss.

"So," Yuki said in his Mr. Cool Guy voice, "is it a yes or a no?"

"Oh, Yuki, you are stupid if you would even begin to think I would say no."

Somehow, Yuki was taken aback. He wanted to fall to his knees in front of the beautiful, pink-haired angel that was smiling at him with the most admiration in his eyes. He thought it would be more of a fight to get him back, that Shuichi would still be in love with Ryuichi, but this was easy, extremely easy. It excited him. Was Shuichi really that willing to give up on Ryuichi that easily?

Shuichi, still smiling, let his head drop slightly, a small pain could be seen in his eyes. Everyone looked at him in confusion, wondering how he could be smiling but hurting at the same time.

"Ryuichi and I splitting was not an easy one, at all. I fought with all I could to stay in Japan so I could stay with him." Shuichi let his head drop even furthur. "I felt so bad these past two years because I knew I felt something for him, but my feelings for Yuki would always overcome that. I felt so...so trampish."

Shuichi felt the arms around him tighten. He looked up into his blonde angel's face to see him smiling lightly at him, a love so deep in his eyes, an emotion that he never got to see.

"You're not trampish." he said. "Far from it."

Shuichi smiled and rested his head on Yuki's chest. They all stood in silence for what seemed like hours. Sakano, fed up with the quiet, clapped his hands. Everyone looked at him in confusion.

"Alright, fellows," the producer said fixing his glasses, "I think it would do everyone some good to take a couple of days off to get used to the place and to rest. I will expect to see all of you, excluding Eiri-san, at the studio at eight a.m. sharp Monday morning. Good day to you all."

He and K left. Hiro and Suguru stayed behind to chat with the newly reunited couple.

"Monday morning...that's like a week from today." Hiro said counting days on his fingers.

"We get a whole week off!" Shuichi said happily.

"Why don't I take you all out to dinner, my treat." Yuki said, letting go of Shuichi and taking his hand in his. "And, might as well show you around. We have a whole week, I think we can cover all of New York by then."

Shuichi smiled. They all nodded and Yuki led them through the city of New York to take them to his favorite restaraunt.

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(A/N): Okay, so as you all know, this is the final chapter and I am sure you all are wondering what has become of all the characters, right? Well, here I will tell you. :D)

One Year Later:

Bad Luck had become highly successful in America. They have released a new album in Japanese, which was automatically shipped back to Tokyo to Tohma where he would distribute them from there. The same album was translated in English and sold well in America. They become top of the charts, and as Tohma had predicted, brought in a lot of money.

Shuichi (22) and Yuki (26) have been together since the day at the airport and were scheduled to be married. Suprisingly, their fans supported them fantastically, almost begging the two to be married as they were pledged to be. Yuki's novels were never better, he has even gotten off of writing love stories and moved to horror, suspense, and even murder mysteries. Shuichi opened a line of clothing he designed himself, which did nothing but bring in more money. Everyone of his concerts sold out, and his popularity grew with the band.

Hiro (22) and Suguru (20) devoted themselves to their music as well as each other. They weren't ready for a marriage commitment, but the two both wanted kids. So, they searched around until they found a woman that look very much like Suguru and befriended her. She soon became the donor mother for the two and the godmother of the children..yes children. Hiro and Suguru are the fathers of fraternal twins. Hiro released several books on how to play guitar and made an instruction video, as well. Suguru gave piano lessons to children ranging from ages 7 to his age and sometimes older.

Sakano continued being the paranoid producer of Bad Luck, K continued being the gun-crazed manager. Tohma continued being the president of NG, Mika still his wife.

Tatsuha (19) continued being Ryuichi's (34) personal assistant. After Shuichi left he had calmed down, tremendously (just as Tohma had planned). He warmed up to Ryuichi nicely (just as Tohma had planned). And soon, Ryuichi realized that he wasn't such a bad guy after all (just as Tohma had planned). The two, though a very slow relationship it was, were slowly getting closer, Ryuichi's mind still on Shuichi, had found closure during the year knowing that his ex was happily engaged with the man he had always wanted to be with.

Tohma had this planned all along. He wanted to drive Ryuichi and Shuichi apart. He was tired of Eiri being so down on life. He had even read the book that Eiri released called Shuichi. He had made his decision then. He was going to send Bad Luck to America and spread NG and their popularity, Shuichi would magically reunite with Eiri and everyone would be happy again. He also knew his brother-in-law, Tatsuha, wanted nothing more than for his idol to realize just how he felt about him. It was a well thought out plan, he thought. It had it's rough edges, but it turned out all the same.

Nittle Grasper split up. Ryuichi wanted to go back solo or go into acting. He didn't wan Tohma to be pressured anymore. Tohma already had enough on his hands being the president of NG, so he wanted to make it easier on Tohma. Ryuichi and Tatsuha moved to California together. Shuichi and Ryuichi kept in touch regularly, telling each other about what's been going on in their lives and promising that they would meet up together sometime and see how life was really treating.

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Shuichi sat on the couch cuddled up next to Yuki watching television and thinking about the past four years.

"And to think, Yuki," he said nuzzling his head on Yuki's shoulder, "all our troubles were started because of instant messenger. If Hiro hadn't have asked me to go to that party everything would be different."

"Are you saying that you would have liked it to not have changed? Wanting to go back in time still doesn't change the fact that I was cheating on you. All of this just made me realize what I was missing out on."

Shuichi smiled and kissed Yuki's arm. "Yeah, you're right, but then there wouldn't have been as much pain, you know. As in me getting attacked by Tatsuha and you leaving and stuff..."

Yuki took Shuichi's chin in his hand and made him look him in the eyes. "Shu, everything happens for a reason."

He pressed his lips to Shuichi's. The two lost themselves as they let their hormones and ecstacy overcome them.

"I love you, Yuki."

"I love you, too, Shuichi."

"You know, after all that has happened...I guess that's what we get for messing around with instant messenger, right?"

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(A/N): Well, there you go, there is the last chapter to this fic! PLEASE tell me whether it was any good or not. I worked really hard on it, and I really hope that you all thoroughly enjoyed it. :D:D It was my first fic and I think it turned out well, if I do say so myself. Now on to finish my other three fics. :D :D Read them if you haven't. :D Thanks for reading. All my reviewers, you guys ROCK!