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Chapter Three- An Awkward Conversation

There was an awkward silence between Akihiko and Takahiro as Misaki was in the kitchen making tea. Takahiro stared continually at Akihiko while Akihiko simply stared at his hands that were resting on his lap. He could feel Takahiro looking at him and he shifted uncomfortably in his seat wishing Misaki would hurry up with the tea so they could get this over with.

Meanwhile in the kitchen a nervous Misaki had to been careful while he poured the tea because his hands were shaking and he could practically feel his heart beating against his chest. 'This is bad' he thought to himself over and over again. He took a deep breathe and mustered up enough courage to walk out of the kitchen with the cups in hand and placed them on the table. He didn't even dare look at his brothers face as he set the cups down before sitting next the Akihiko.

As cliché as it sounds, the tension could be cut with a knife....

Takahiro let out a long needed sigh before speaking, "H-how did...this happen?" he asked shakily, he was still in shock about the whole situation. He stared at the two sitting in front of him and noted how close they were sitting next to each other and frowned.

"Ano..." Misaki began looking towards his brother. He played with his hands nervously, this isn't how he wanted to tell his brother "w-well, you see..." he lowered his gaze and sighed 'Just how did...this...happen?'

Akihiko glanced over at his young lover and seeing how nervous he was, decided to speak up. "Takahiro" he said, "I'm sorry that you had to find out this way but you have to understand that what Misaki and I ha-"

"Stop" Takahiro interrupted, "Usagi please, I wasn't asking you, I was asking Misaki" His voice was harsh, but sounded more hurt then angry.

Misaki suddenly felt all eyes on him.

The brunette gulped, "W-well..." He felt his mouth go dry, how the hell was he going to explain to his brother that his and Akihiko's relationship all started out on the day he announced to them he was getting married! (1) He glanced over at Akihiko, 'What should I do?' he thought, 'Do I tell Nii-Chan about Usagi-san's one sided love for him...' Misaki shock his head, 'no, if Usagi-san wants to tell Nii-chan about...t-that...then he can do it himself. But then how do I explain that we've been lovers for over two years!' Misaki felt himself blush when he thought the word 'lovers'...

"Misaki?"

"Ano...Nii-chan" Misaki said, "I...I can't really explain how...this..." he looked over at Akihiko quickly before continuing "happened, it just kind of... happened" He laughed nervously, 'Please don't ask how long! Please don't ask how long!'

"How long?"

'Shit!' Misaki cursed, 'There's no way I can tell him...'

"About four years"(2) Akihiko answered in a monotone voice.

Misaki gaped at the older man's bluntness 'Usagi-san your killing me!'

"What?!" Takahiro half yelled as he quickly stood up, "F-four years? And you never thought to tell me!?" Again his voice sounded more hurt then angry, "Usagi, we're best friends, and Misaki is my younger brother...h-how could you not tell me this?!" He looked at Akihiko straight in the eyes and Akihiko couldn't help but feel twinge of guilt in his heart.

"Nii-chan please..." Misaki begged.

Takahiro sat back down again and ran his hands across his face in attempt to calm himself down. He didn't want to shout, shouting can only worsen the situation and the room was once again filled with uncomfortable and awkward silence. Misaki shifted in his seat wishing someone would talk.

"Misaki?" Takahiro finally spoke.

"Y-yes?"

Takahiro sighed, he was going to ask a question that he didn't really want to because he didn't want to hurt Akihiko's feelings, but, he felt obligated to ask as Misaki's older brother to do so. "Misaki" he said again, "Have you ever been...forced?" There was a hint of guilt in his voice.

Misaki's eyes widened in shock. 'Forced?' He felt a sharp pain run across his chest...how could his brother even suggest that! He looked over at Akihiko and he knew that those words hurt him deeply even though he did everything he could to cover it up...but Misaki could see straight through him.

"N-no! Never!" Misaki yelled standing up. He didn't mean to yell but he was just so hurt and angry that he didn't even notice to care, "Usagi-san hasn't been anything other then kind to me! How could you even suggest such a thing? You've known Usagi-san for ten years, you should know what kind of person Usagi-san is! He's kind and gentle and he's always looking out for me because he loves me and I lo-" Misaki suddenly stopped, mid sentence and his eyes bulged when he realised what he was about to say.

"Ano...ha hahaha" he laughed sheepishly while scratching the back of his head, "S-sorry, I got a little carried away" He sat down quickly, trying to hid his blushing face.

Takahiro stared blankly at his little brother...shocked. He'd never raised his voice to him before in such an angry tone. He sighed, defeated "Your right, Misaki" he finally said, "I'm sorry, Usagi" He gave a small smile, it was small but it was a smile nonetheless.

"It's alright" Akihiko muttered, "You have to ask these kind of questions, but Takahiro you have to understand...I care for Misaki deeply and I wouldn't do anything to hurt him. I would never want to cause him any pain"

Takahiro simply nodded, "Listen" he sighed, he knew that sitting here arguing wasn't going to solve anything "I don't quite know how I feel about...this..." he paused for a moment feeling slightly uncomfortable "So I'm going to have to think about it for a bit but until then..." he looked over at Misaki, "I think it's best if Misaki stays with me for a few days until I can get my head round this"

"What?!"

Misaki was about to protest when he was stopped by Akihiko who stretched his arm out in front of him. "I understand" he muttered.

'What? What are you doing, baka Usagi-san!!' Misaki thought angrily, 'Why aren't you trying to stop him?'

"Well then" Takahiro said as he got up, "Misaki, go upstairs and pack a change of clothes"

Misaki looked at Akihiko then at his brother and then Akihiko again but neither of them said anything. Muttering a quiet 'okay' he proceeded to get up. He glanced over at his lover quickly and saw that he had a slightly annoyed face. Saddened by this he slowly headed upstairs.

Getting up, Akihiko gathered the cups on the table containing the now cold tea and took them into the kitchen and then dumping the contents down the sink. He needed to do this, he needed to let Takahiro think. The fact that he actually sat down and listened to them instead of yelling and taking Misaki by force was a good thing. He needed to think, and if that meant that he had to give up Misaki for a few days then it had to be done.

He sighed, he just hoped that Takahiro will be able to understand.

To be continued...

(1) I know they didn't really start going out then but ya'know thats when everything sort off kicked off if ya know what I mean xD

(2) I'm only guessing, I'm not quite sure but I think it's four years hehe

And that ends chapter three!! I hope it wasn't too disappointing and that you enjoyed it! I hope it didn't seem too rushed lol.

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