Love Struck

A KuroFaistory

Without You I'd Die

Fai sighed in pleasure as he stretched his back muscles out and lowered himself onto the ground. It was a beautiful day, and he didn't want to be kept inside all day, but couldn't think of anything in particular to do.

He let another pleasurable sigh escape his lips, and a smile slipped into place. It felt so good to just lie down and feel the sun radiate its heat onto you.

"Oi," A rough voice said, promptly kicking his shoe clad foot. Fai felt his heart speed up when he recognized the voice. It was Kurogane, his next door neighbor, childhood friend, and secret crush; though apparently it was only secret to Kurogane himself.

He cracked on eye open, glad that Kurogane was blocking the sun from getting into his eyes, and his smile still in place. "Mornin' Kuro-chan!" Even with the sun causing Kurogane to become only a shadow, Fai could still tell that he was being glared at.

"Stop calling me that." He growled but lowered himself down on the grass beside him. Kurogane lay down beside Fai, but made sure there was at least an arms distance between the two of them.

"Nice day, right Kuro-sama?" Fai asked, rolling onto his stomach, wanting to be able to see his friend. Kurogane only grunted, and closed his eyes. He was lying on his back with his hands hooked behind his head.

Minutes flowed by, and Fai stayed silent picking at the grass, and enjoying the weather. Kurogane opened one of his eyes and glanced over at the blond. It was unusual for him to be silent for so long.

Kurogane felt his face heat up when Fai caught him looking at him. He quickly closed his eye, and pretended not to have been doing such.

Fai smiled. "Hey Kuro?" He asked after a few seconds, glancing around at the people who were entering the park.

"Hmm?" Kurogane hummed, faking interest.

"Do you think I'm pretty?" Fai asked, finally returning his attention to Kurogane.

Kurogane's eyes snapped open in surprise. "W-what?" He cried. He hadn't been expecting that. And he cursed his face for heating up again. "Of course not!" He wasn't lying he didn't think Fai was pretty at all. The word pretty just didn't suit Fai at all.

"Oh..." Fai said, he glanced around the park again. He had to admit that Kurogane was right. He wasn't pretty at all. Especially compared to someone like Tomoyo or Souma. Compared to them he was plain boring. He was far too thin, and pale. And even his hair couldn't compare to theirs.

Tomoyo was short with dark purple eyes, and a charming smile. She was someone you knew you could trust as soon as you looked at her. She was very feminine; and loved fashion above anything else. She was passionate.

Souma was tall, with black eyes, and a shy smile. She was someone somebody like Kurogane would like to have around. She wasn't overly feminine, but she had her moments. She was tom-boyish, while she'd still rather be a girl than a boy. She was loyal.

And Fai wasn't either of those things. He didn't really have anything left to be passionate about, and he'd been hurt too many times to be consistently loyal. And really he'd make a better girl than a guy. Because women were strong in their own way, and he already was too weak to be considered a man… at least in Kurogane's eyes anyway. He was also too feminine looking.

Fai glanced back at Kurogane again. Kurogane had relaxed again, a peaceful expression on his face.

"Kuro-myu? Would you want to be with me forever?" He asked, not looking away from his friends face.

Kurogane's eyebrows furrowed. "No," He grumbled.

Fai tilted his head to the side. "Why?" He asked.

"Because you're an annoying idiot." And that was true too. He wouldn't want to be around Fai…. He-

Fai felt his chest tighten at the words, but paid no attention to it. He already knew that Kurogane couldn't stand him; it just hurt to hear him say that he wouldn't want to be around. Kurogane had often said that after high school he would move away. And every time he said it, Fai couldn't help but think that some of that reason was his fault.

"Kuro-chu?"

"What now?" Came the annoyed reply.

"If I were to die, would you cry for me?" Fai asked hesitantly. He knew Kurogane didn't like the subject of death but he didn't either… He could feel the tears well up in his eyes. He hates me, of course he wouldn't care. And Fai couldn't think of someone that would actually grieve his death… Maybe Tomoyo, but they'd never really spent much time with each other for Fai to know for sure if she would or not.

Kurogane shook his head. "No I wouldn't." If he did die I don't think I could cry even if I wanted to…

Fai frowned when one of the tears dropped out of his eyes. He quickly attempted to brush it away, but that only cause more to fall.

Kurogane opened his eyes when he felt Fai stand up. He glared at the blond suddenly. He grabbed his wrist and yanked him back to the ground. He knew that Fai was hurt by what he had said. He knew Fai well enough to know that, and if he didn't the tears were proof enough. He'd only ever seen Fai cry once, and he was five at the time.

Fai turned his head away, trying to hide his tears, even though he knew that Kurogane had already seen them.

"Hey look at me," Kurogane said, taking Fai's chin in his hands and making him look him in the eyes. "Okay I'm only going to say all this shit once. So you better damn well pay attention, because I am not repeating myself. Got it?"

Fai nodded, shakily.

"Good." Kurogane grunted. "For starters, no you're not pretty." Fai's eyes trailed to the ground.

"No look at me." Kurogane commanded, tilting Fai's head even more. "You're not pretty; you're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life." He said, face reddening. Fai eyes widened in surprise and in amusement. Amusement because he'd never seen Kurogane blush before, and surprise because of what Kurogane was saying.

"I don't want to spend my life with you, I need to." Kurogane said, the blush spreading. He closed his eyes and forced the rest of the words out. "No I wouldn't cry if you died. Because I would die with you…"

Kurogane forced his eyes open, and the blush deepened when he say Fai's look. He was smiling sweetly at him, silently thanking him for his words. His eyes were filled with love and a look Kurogane couldn't identify.

Fai broke out into a grin and wrapped his arms around Kurogane's neck. "Aww!" He cried. "Kuro-chan's such a romantic!" He teased.

It was only then that Kurogane figured out what that look was; it was the devil gives when he's just fooled someone. Kurogane snarled and made a grab at the blond, but the blond devil was too fast for him, and was already running down through the park by the time Kurogane stood up.

"Come back here you bastard!" he snarled.

"Come catch me, Kuro-puppy~!" Fai chirped.

Lol I had to so leave me alone! I like it~! And it's cute you it!