This one is a little weird.

Maybe.

Yeah, it is.

Right... if there was a second title to this chapter it would be "Phone Calls and Scene Dividers Makes the World a Brighter Place." Cute, right?

Warnings: bad grammar, bad spelling,... hopefully not bad everything.

Disclaimer: I have a job at Subway... I believe that answers it.

GRAVITATION

Leaving a Streak

GRAVITATION

"Tats, where are you? Wait, don't answer that. I know where you are or I wouldn't be calling, huh? Silly Shuichi. Mika was really worried when she went to wake you yesterday and you weren't there. Seguchi calmed her down, though. I'm not sure what he told her. Anyways, why are you there? I thought you decided it should be worked out between you and Ryu? At least, that was my understanding last time we talked. But then you weren't there that day I brought Ryu home and you never showed at the party... Are you okay? I know I haven't been the nicest person to you lately, but for some reason I can't help but think that something's wrong. I talked to Ryu about it. He said a few weeks before you two called it quits, you were acting strange; all sicky like. I'm worried, you know. And so is he. Call me, Tats."

Beep.

"Damn it, Tatsuha. Why the hell did you leave? Do you know how much work I haven't been able to finish because of that damn brat's worrying? Yeah, I bet you're laughing, aren't you? Stupid little pest."

Beep.

"I guess I'm worrying, too. Seriously, Tatsuha, call me. Or Mika. Perferably Mika."

Beep.

"Uesugi Tatsuha, what were you thinking? You do not leave a person's house in the middle of the night without telling them. Especially if said person is your sister. You better be happy Tohma told me why. Why didn't you tell me? I am your sister and I would have understood, Tatsuha. Since when did you get a dog, anyways? I never pictured you a dog person; you're more of a cat person to me. Ah, well, don't do that again, okay? And I hope your dog is all right. One reason I don't want any pets, damn things don't know not to eat wires... Call me and we can schedule when you'll come again."

Beep.

"I'm sure I'm not the only message you're receiving, Tatsuha. If you call Mika back, the dog is an American Pit Bull. It's still in its puppy stages so it doesn't really understand what to eat or not. I named him Screwy... for the you know what. Anything else she asks is up to you."

Beep.

"Tatsuha, son, how are you? I heard from Mika you left yesterday night without telling her. Maybe you should. You know, tell her about it. Her and Eiri. And anyone else you want. It might make it better. Your mother felt tons better once she told you three. So it might make you feel better, too. Call me."

Beep.

"Tats? Shu told me you left. Ah, we didn't even get to see each other. Maybe that's for the best, ne? Um... call me, if you want that is. You don't have to. It's not like I'm waiting for your phone call or anything. Just... it's up to you."

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"I'm doing great, Shuichi! Really. I'm about to call Mika to talk so she should be fine also. And... I changed my mind, you know. I'm allowed to do that. Besides, Ryu and I are destined to be apart. We work better that way. You nice? When? Hahaha, don't mind me, I'm joking with you. Mah, don't listen to anything he says. I was normal then. And don't worry, everything's fine."

Beep.

"Ah, older brother. You actually called me. Is the world ending? Ha, and yes I was laughing; still am actually. Like I told Shuichi, stop worrying. And yes, I called you in case you haven't noticed. Mika is next I believe."

Beep.

"Sorry, Mika! Screwy's really important to me right now. I don't think I'll ever get rid of him; even though there are some times I want to. Yeah, it surprised me too. I wanted a cat... still do. I don't think I'll be able to make it any time soon. Sorry."

Beep.

"Screwy? That's one way to put it. Yeah, thanks for helping me... and for everything, okay? I know I don't say it a lot but part of me feels like I should say everything now in case I don't get the chance."

Beep.

"I'm not sure. I feel weak more often then before. And... I think I'm losing my hair... I don't want to lose my hair. I remember, that's what Mom said. 'It helps talking about it.' I don't think I'm as strong as her, though. So for now, we'll keep it between the people who know."

Beep.

"You called? I'm calling you. This is a little weird, if I'm truthful. Yeah, it was for the best. Haha. It's up to me, huh? Yeah okay."

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"Hello?"

"TATS!"

"Ah, Shuichi. How are you?"

"I'm doing wonderful. And you?

"About the same."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Really, really?"

"Yes, yes."

"Really, really, real-"

"Shuichi! Yes, honestly!"

"Okay then!"

"You don't believe me, do you?

"No."

"Ah, well."

"I'm just worried, Tats."

"I know and I appreciate it."

"Good."

"Hm."

"Well, I have to go. I'll call you later."

"Bye, Shuichi."

"Bye, Tatsuha!"

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"..."

"Hi, Eiri."

"Hn."

"I'm doing great. You seem to be doing fine."

"Yes."

"Getting a lot of work finished?"

"Yes."

"That's good."

"Hn."

"Bye, Eiri."

"..."

Beeeeeeeeep.

"Stupid little pest making me worry."

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"Yes, Mika, I heard you the first million times: do not leave Screwy alone in the house when I'm not there."

"Ah, I'm just making sure!"

"I know."

"So why Screwy?"

"Why did I get a dog? Eh, I dunno. It sort of... claimed me more then me claiming it."

"And the name?"

"Because he makes me screwy."

"Hm, how?"

"I'm more tired now."

"That's dogs for you. If you would have gotten a cat you wouldn't be so tired. They're lazy animals."

"I know, Mika."

"Tatsuha, what's this about not being sure you can make it?"

"I have a lot of things to do."

"Are they more important then visiting the sister you made worry?"

"Um... uh, yes?"

"Hmpth. All right then. Maybe next week?"

"Maybe."

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"I wasn't sure you would call me."

"Ah, I just wanted to thank you over the phone when I'm actually talking to you. Saying it to a machine... I don't know. Something about it doesn't sound right, you know?"

"Yes, I know. You're welcome, by the way. You are family so of course I would take care of you."

"Yeah. Thanks."

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"No."

"Tatsuha..."

"No, Father, I won't tell them."

"Then I will."

"Go ahead. You won't find me again."

"Tatsuha, why not?"

"Why should I?"

"Do you plan on letting them know at your funeral, Tatsuha?"

"There's a chance there won't be one."

"If you believed that, Tatsuha, you wouldn't have left that singer."

"Yes, I would have. Why should I make them worry even more? I'm not worth that."

"Tatsuha..."

Beeeeeeeeep.

"..."

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"I called you."

"Yes."

"You called me."

"Yes."

"And now we're talking?"

"That would be it."

"Oh."

"Uh-huh."

"Tatsuha?"

"Yeah, Ryuichi?

"... I miss you."

"..."

"Tats, answer."

"What do you want me to say?"

"I don't know. I want to be selfish and have you say you missed me too."

"I miss you, Ryuichi."

"Truthfully?"

"Yes."

"Good."

"Yeah."

"Tatsuha?"

"Huh?"

"I want to see you."

"You can't."

"Why not?"

"You're there. I'm here."

"I can be here."

"I don't want you here."

"Why?"

"Because."

"That's not a good reason."

"It is to me."

"Tatsuha..."

"... this reminds me of the conversation I had with my Father."

"Oh."

"Yeah. He said my name that same way."

"In what way?"

"Like he was irrated at me."

"I don't know about him, but for me I am."

"I realize that. And yes, I believe it's for him, also."

"Tatsuha?"

"Yes, Ryuichi?"

"I still love you."

"..."

"Tatsuha?"

"..."

"Are you not going to answer?"

"..."

"Tatsuha..."

Beeeeeeeeep.

"I guess you don't love me, huh?"

GRAVITATION

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