A Turn For The Worse

Rune Alchemist Kaori

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Gravitation stuff.

Chapter 2

Yuki woke up and saw his lover cuddled close against him. Shuichi's leg was wrapped slightly around his thigh. Yuki just looked at the boy for a few minutes, something he didn't get to do very often and then gently disentangled himself from his still sleeping lover. He went to the bathroom and climbed into the shower sleepily. The hot water hit him and he sighed as his muscles relaxed. He would have to leave again that evening. Yuki began to think.

Perhaps I should tell Shuichi before he leaves for work. That way the little idiot won't try to stay up all night like he did yesterday I wonder... does he believe me? Gods.. I don't like to lie to him, but what can I do? If I told him the truth...

Yuki shook his head. The truth wasn't going to get out any time soon. Not if he could help it.

He heard his little lover head into the kitchen. Yes, he'd have to tell Shuichi that he'd be out tonight so the boy didn't freak out like he had the night before. He got out of the shower and dried off, going into the bedroom and dressing fairly comfortably. There was no real reason to dress formally, it's not like it mattered. Still, the blond always dressed nicely.

"Shuichi," he called, going into the kitchen, to see Shuichi attempting to make himself something to eat, "I have another meeting tonight and I might be late." The singer froze completely, his hand just about to drop a piece of bread into the toaster. He looked over at the blond, frowning.

"W..where are you going..?" he asked, sounding slightly hesitant and afraid.

"There's been some problems with my new book that I have to discuss with my editor and publisher," Yuki told him, not quite sure why Shuichi was acting so strangely.

"But you were out all night yesterday..." the pop-star said, looking up at Yuki tearfully.

"We didn't finish... Shuichi.. Why are you interrogating me like this?"

"Because I don't want to lose you!" Shuichi yelled, wrapping his arms around the author that he loved so much. Something about the words hit Yuki hard. He gently rubbed Shuichi's back in comforting circles.

"You're not losing me Shu," he said gently.

"P..Promise?" Shuichi asked.

"Yes," Yuki said firmly, "Now stop being an idiot."

Shuichi sniffled and nodded. He'd trust Yuki. Yuki loved him right? Shuichi made his toast and buttered it to eat with his milk. He noticed Yuki wasn't eating which bothered him a little.

"Yuki... aren't you going to eat?" the younger male asked.

"I'm not hungry, I think I need a little more sleep Shu," Yuki mumbled. Yuki did sound tired. Shuichi could hear it in his voice. The younger male leaned over and kissed his lover's cheek.

"Love you," he whispered and Yuki nodded before going back to bed. Shuichi finished up quickly before heading to work.

"Oi..Shuichi, you're late again," Hiro said, looking at his friend.

"Sorry," Shuichi mumbled.

"What's wrong now?" Hiro asked.

"I think Yuki might be seeing other people," Shuichi mumbled, "And I think he might be sick."

"Instead of bringing your troubles to work why don't you talk to your damn lover about it, we have work to do!" Suguru said angrily, hitting a chord on the synthesizer very hard. It made Shuichi jump.

"Sorry," he mumbled again and they got started.

The day didn't pick up for Shuichi at all. He got home and Yuki wasn't back from his meeting. He sat to try to write lyrics for a new song, but nothing came to mind, all he could think about was Yuki out with another person. Shuichi knew he should trust Yuki but something in his eyes every time he explained what was going on seemed to convey untruth to him. He heard the doorknob turn.

"Yuki!" the boy exclaimed but stopped when he saw his lover with his shirt all untucked and looking generally tired and worn out.

"Yuki..." he repeated himself, sounding hurt.

Yuki looked at his little lover then down at himself. He realized now why Shuichi had been so upset as he realized what this must look like. How could he try to tell Shuichi that he wasn't doing anything like that without making himself seem guilty. He pulled Shuichi into his arms.

"I love you Shuichi," he whispered.

"Yuki...I love you too," Shuichi said, stunned that Yuki had said it first, but it gave him a slight feeling of peace about Yuki's appearance. He'd have to try to trust him, even though he could just tell when Yuki was lying to him, he felt better about the whole cheating thing, since he felt sure that Yuki loved him. But... if Yuki wasn't cheating on him, then why was he always out? what was he hiding? Why was he lying?

End Chapter 2

A/N: Can you tell I was tired when I wrote this chapter? I'm sorry. I hope it's still ok.