Happily Ever After

Rune Alchemist Kaori

Chapter 3

Disclaimer: I still don't own Gravitation

Yuki was sitting on the couch with Shuichi's head on his lap and Hana on the other side of them. The blond was lightly stroking Shuichi's bubble-gum pink hair soothingly. The boy had not left Yuki's side since he had returned. Yuki understood. Shuichi was scared even if he didn't really want to admit it. He was afraid of losing his lover.

"Yuki," the singer whispered a bit hoarsely. Yuki gave a small grunt in reply waiting for Shuichi to continue.

"You're gonna be ok now right?" he asked, "You won't... you won't... die right... you're gonna get better?"

Yuki blinked a little in surprise. His body stiffened slightly for a moment then he relaxed once again.

"Yes Shu.." he told him gently, "Everything will be ok."

Hana was chewing on Shuichi's hair and Shuichi laughed sitting up. He curled up next to the author, stroking their new pet's fur.

"I love you Yuki," he said quietly, gaining an embrace from his lover and a slightly affectionate smile, "Things are going to get better now right?"

"Yes, things are going to get better. I promise," the blond author whispered as he tilted his lover's head towards him and kissed the boy very gently. Shuichi shivered at how loving Yuki was being. The older male licked Shuichi's cheek which caused the singer to whine quietly.

"Y..Yuki..." he let out a shuddering breath and Yuki pulled him closer.

"Yuki what's going on?" the boy asked. The blond settled his lover cozily against him, resting his chin on top of Shuichi's head.

"I missed you too.." he finally admitted, though he didn't seem to want to. Shuichi blinked his violet eyes in surprise.

"You did?"

Yuki winced just slightly but nodded. He heard Shuichi sniffle then the next thing he knew Shuichi was clinging onto him tightly.

"Yuki!"

"Shuichi... be quiet, and don't hold onto me so tightly."

The singer frowned and asked, "Are you mad again?"

"No... just shhh..."

Shuichi obeyed, falling silent to please Yuki. He didn't really mind considering Yuki had his arms wrapped around him, and that was like heaven for the young singer. It was several minutes later that Shuichi noticed that his lover had fallen asleep. The pink-haired singer was not nearly strong enough to carry Yuki to bed, but he very carefully disentangled himself from the blond and laid him down on the couch before draping a blanket over him.

"I love you Yuki," he whispered, kissing the author's cheek. At this moment, Hana gave a small whimper. Shuichi knew at once what she wanted and went in search of a leash which he clipped to Hana's collar upon finding it. Together they headed outside for a quick walk so Hana could do her business.

"Hana-chan... do you think Yuki will be alright?" Shuichi asked his puppy as they walked, stopping so Hana could "go".

"He seemed kind of upset in a way.. Don't you think? Maybe he's just really tired. I hope he isn't angry with me. Yuki's more important than anything to me.. Even more than singing... I hope he's not mad..."

Hana nuzzled against Shuichi lightly and the singer smiled and started to head home. Hana had gotten it into her head that this was going to be a long walk, but Shuichi didn't want to leave Yuki alone for too long... just in case he needed something. The pup was quite disappointed.

However, something didn't feel right as he headed to the apartment. He walked in and frowned, seeing a pair of shoes that didn't belong to him or Yuki. Actually, he knew precisely who they belonged to and when Gin the white puppy bounded over it confirmed this. Hana and Gin sniffed curiously at each other before they went off to play. Shuichi frowned... Seguchi-san was here.

Shuichi hurried to the living room, but Yuki wasn't there. At first panic grabbed at Shuichi but then he assumed that Seguchi-san must have helped Yuki to bed. He headed down the hall but froze as he saw Seguchi Tohma inside Yuki's room, leaning over the author.

Jealousy and anger boiled inside the bubble-gum-headed boy. He watched as Tohma leaned down and placed a kiss on Yuki's forehead, pushing a tress of blond hair away from golden eyes. Shuichi was about to bust in and start screaming about Yuki belonged to him, but then his lover began to talk.

"Tohma.." Yuki whispered, "Don't tell Shuichi..."

The boy's eyes widened and soon Shuichi was blinded with hot tears. He hurried back to the door so the two blonds wouldn't know he had been there. Hana and Gin bounded into Yuki's room.

"Looks like he's back," Tohma said, "Can you walk?"

Yuki shook his head, "Tell him I'm sleeping."

"Alright Eiri-san," the older blond said, "Remember, if you ever need anything you can call me. Don't forget that I'm here for you Eiri-san."

"Yes, Tohma, I know," Yuki said sleepily. Tohma walked out and came face-to-face with a dry-eyed Shuichi.

"Konbanwa Shindou-san," the president said with his normal smile, "I was just checking on Eiri-san."

Shuichi nodded.

"Is he ok?" he asked, a slight bitter sound in his voice.

"He's fine, just getting some rest is all," Tohma replied, "I'm afraid I have to go. Gin-chan." The puppy ran towards it's master and Tohma left.

The moment his boss was out of the apartment Shuichi fell to his knees in despair. He began to cry, tears streaming down his face. Hana leaned up and licked some of them away. Shuichi hugged her.

"Oh.. Hana... Yuki doesn't want me anymore..." he whispered slightly and both dog and master gave a slight whimper.

How could Yuki do this to him?Shuichi wondered, Had he done something wrong? He didn't think so, but he never knew with Yuki.

Meanwhile Yuki was completely oblivious to Shuichi's distress, now fast asleep again.

End Chapter 3

A/N: This one's better I think. Ooh.. What was Tohma-kun doing? Tsk.. Tsk... Ah well.. I suppose it better than being dead neh? I bet Shuichi's starting to regret saving Tohma's life though.