Chapter Six: Meet the Parents

Rating: T

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Gravitation characters. They belong solely to Maki Murakami sensei. The character Rin Anazawa is my own creation.

Starting this chapter I'm going to write comments back to my reviewers.

Patpat: Thank you for being loyal to my story and writing those reviews. Your one of the few who kept my going on writing chapter five.

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With a continuous chatter, the whole car ride, Shuichi didn't even thin he had a reason to be nervous. His hyperness didn't decrease one bit from when he had gotten into the car with Rin. His conversation topics jumping from lyrics, to translations, to Nittle Grasper, and back again. In true Shuichi fashion, he was so busy aimlessly chattering that he didn't really notice the ray Rin's responses were less teasing and more of a 'yes', 'no', or 'oh really?' sort.

As they closed in on the rich penthouse portion of New York City, Rin's response became less and less frequent until Shuichi had no other choice but to notice the change in his attitude. With a tiny frown on his lips, Shuichi reached toward him and placed a hand on his lover's thin shoulder.

"Rin-kun…?" He said questioningly, his violet eyes growing wide with concern. The silver-haired male smiled slightly as he turned into a parking garage. He remained silent until he found a empty parking spot and had backed up into it. Rin, with a soft sigh removed the keys from the admission, leaning back in his seat after and reaching for Shuichi's arm, stopping him from exiting the car at the moment.

"You know I love you… right Shu-kun?" Rin asked quietly, his gaze slightly sad as he met Shuichi's. The singer had frozen at the words, his mind going completely haywire as he tried to figure out what had given him away! Rin had yet to meet Eiri Uesugi so he couldn't have seen any looks exchanged…. At the silence of what Rin guessed was Shuichi trying to figure out if this was a trick question or not, Rin chuckled softly.

"Well I do, Shu-kun. I love you a lot. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. But my parents can't seem to understand it." Rin released the arm he held captive and opened the door to the car, his blue hues slowly slipping from Shuichi's face and directed them toward the dashboard. "Just so your… well warned. My parents aren't going to be nice… at least they won't mean to be. They are old fashioned." His teeth gripped his lower lip as Rin stepped from the car, closing the door behind him and awaiting Shuichi before he pressed the automatic locking mechanism.

Shuichi remained silent though, through his words and removed himself from the car as if he was on auto drive. He could get past the fact that his parents were probably too traditional to understand that two guys could romantically love each other… he knew he'd probably be able too win them over. What Rin said before was ripping him apart, the way his blue eyes shun when he had said he didn't know what he'd do without him. Guilt was ripping out his heart. He wanted to scream for forgiveness, wanted to beg Rin to still love him even though Shuichi's heart wasn't being true to him.

Because of this, of the thoughts that were going through both of their heads, the usually talkative lovers were practically silent except for a few words here and there about things and people they saw while walking. Rin had decided to park about a block away from the building where his parents lived, and once they reached that building… Rin's face went completely pale.

"Moment of truth…." Rin said in a strained voice, his blue hues wide as he started to walk into the building, holding a door open for his lover.

"They know Japanese right…? I'm not good enough with English to hold up a conversation Rin-kun!" His own eyes were wide as the nervousness started to take a hold of him. It seemed far too fast that they were in the elevator and speeding toward the floor.

"They know it, that's why I do. Don't worry about not being able to communicate." The silver-haired man forced a smile toward the singer.

The sound of a bell made both of them jump an inch or so. As the doors opened to the floor… the feeling of butterflies increased in both of their stomachs as their steps echoed throughout the silent hall. It was of course their luck that Rin's parents lived at the end of the hall. It seemed that the hall was endless to them, one that stretched ahead and they could never get closer. Shuichi was hoping with his whole heart at first that they could just get there and get it over with… but once they did and Rin opened the door with his key… Shuichi loathed that he had such hopes.

The apartment was one of those places that spoke a tale of people who had far to much money and decided to buy way too expensive furniture. The hall they were walking through to get to the living room was decorated with expensive looking paintings and sculptures. Wall lamps that resembled candles were lit and didn't shed to much light. At the end of the hall, the room became large. The walls were red and the three couches placed around a plasma screen TV were black leather. The cushions looked like they were satin. A white bear skin was in the middle of the couches and it definitely looked real.

Once the shock of the living room wore off, he noticed the two people who were standing up from their positions on the couch. A man and a woman, each held a long stemmed wine glass, with what looked like red wine within. The woman had long silvery blonde hair that reached down her back and her body was clothed in a black skirt and red long sleeved top. The skirt reached the floor and the shirt's sleeves belled out at her hands. She seemed to be in her 50's, if the lines around her eyes told the tale, but her body was that of a 20 year old. The man, wearing a pair of black slacks and a white long sleeves button up shirt, a green vest over the top of it. His hair was steely gray, matching his eyes perfectly.

Rin immediately approached them with his arms open to his mother. He hugged the woman, who he saw was shorter then the fairly short Rin before shaking hands with his father. A smile was upon the silver haired boys lips as he then motioned Shuichi over who slowly approached, his violet eyes slightly wide and showing his nervousness quite well.

"This is Shuichi Shindou-kun. He was at the airport with me when you picked me up. I told you I'd be bringing him to meet you…." He trailed off slightly and carefully watched their expressions as they remembered the kiss at the airport and then looked the Japanese singer over. Soon his mother smiled a fake smile at him.

"Oh I remember you Shuichi! Yes! Yes! Pleased to meet you! I'm sure you've taken care of our Rin while he was in Japan." Her words were spoken in fast English, fast enough that mostly only someone who spoke English daily could understand it.

The poor singer grew pale as he couldn't catch a single word that she had just said. Not one had made since to him, they all had seemed to flow right together. He couldn't make out any spaces in between the words. His brows knitted together as he tried to find the words to tell them that he didn't understand. "Me… don't… under… stand." He glanced toward Rin to see if his broken English had made sense. His lover only placed a arm around Shuichi's shoulders.

"He's not good with English yet Mom. Speak in Japanese for the guy, alright? I'm begging you here. Please… try and accept him." The last part of his sentence was in English and caused both mother and father to wrinkle their noses but they both sat back down and switched to Japanese.

"I said, Shuichi-kun that I remember you and I'm pleased to really be meeting you. You've taken care of Rin while he was in Japan I'm sure?" A brow rose slightly as she watched the pink haired singer fidget slightly, glance toward Rin and then toward the ground. His head was bent down in a form of respect.

"I have Anazawa-sama. I'm glad to meet you as well." The formalness in his tone made the two parents look at each other and then back at him with disapproval in their eyes. In their opinion he was mocking them, and the fact that he wasn't making eye contact made them disapprove all the more. No one could be good enough for their Rin in their eyes, especially some Japanese singer. The mother smiled that fake smile once more.

"So I've heard you are a singer. Are you famous in Japan?"

"Y-yes Anazawa-sama, that's why they brought us here too New York. They think we can make it here to." The question caught him off guard, but he tried his best to sound respectful and answer it as clearly as he could.

Once again the parents exchanged looks, and Rin who had remained quiet was frowning as he had a faint idea that they were up to something. They were trying to catch Shuichi into a corner so they could disapprove of the relationship they had.

"So, you and your band will have many screaming fans constantly after you? And you'll have groupies after you as well of course." A small smirk was on the man's face as his wife spoke, for Shuichi had smiled and looked up at them slightly.

"Hopefully we will have fans after us. Groupies too of course, but they will probably-"He was cut off by a little 'ah ha!' of triumphant from Rin's mother. She stood and pointed at the Japanese singer.

"See Rin? He'll cheat on you with those whores that follow the bands! He is not fit for you."

Rin had stood with his mother, his arms folded tightly over his chest as he glared at the two of them. Shuichi was looking in between the three in confusion, for her words were said in English.

"Mother… you didn't let him finish. The only people who have anything to do with the groupies are his band mates; Hiroshi and Suguru."

"I don't believe it. Rin, you're not allowed to go with him any longer." His father cut in, speaking for the first time. The six foot even male stood up to his full height, extremely intimidating, even for Shuichi who had no clue on what was going on. Rin's hand found Shuichi's and the silver-haired boy tugged him up and was practically dragging him from the home.

"Rin!" his father yelled out with narrowed eyes. "Leave this house and we will cut your allowance and tuition money in Japan. What are you going to do?"

His angered escape slowed and then stopped. His blue gaze was directed downward and brows were knitted together. He could come with the retort that Shuichi would pay for him… but he hated to have to rely on others and if him and Shuichi did break up from some twist of fate… what could he do? But the biggest thing is… what would those other students do…? His parents really would cut off all ties if he disobeyed…. His bottom lip started to tremble as tears started to form in his eyes. When he looked up one was falling down his cheek.

"Rin-kun…." Violet hues were wide and Shuichi rose a hand to wipe away the tear, but Rin took the hand and stopped it. A sad smile was upon his lips.

"I need to straighten them out Shu-kun…. Until I do… I can't see you, I know the hotel number… K's cell phone…. I'll call you once I can." Rin threw his arms around Shuichi's shoulders. "I love you Shu-kun." He whispered before he drew away. The singer himself was close to tears and highly confused.

"Why must you stay here? They might not approve but what does that have to do with us? Why does it matter?"

"My parents will cut me off. I don't need them anymore but I love them to much to… never see them again. Don't worry, it's not goodbye. They just need to be persuaded." Rin forced a smile on his lips and opened the door for Shuichi to walk out of. Once he was out the door, he leaned close and placed a gentle kiss on his love's lips. Without another word Rin closed the door. Shuichi stared at the door in a stunned silence. For some reason he felt like Rin had just said goodbye. Holding back tears, Shuichi started walking back down that hall, his thoughts chaos and his heart heavy.

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Authors Corner

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Hey guys! Got you an update and it's longer then usual. Now, here is the meeting of Rin's parents. I know some of you might be confused why Rin chose to stay with his parents instead of leaving with Shuichi. This is when I give you background knowledge that I can't really fit into the story.

Rin came to Japan after he learned the language because the culture fascinated him. His parents help fund the school that enabled him to go, find lodgings, transportation, etc. Well his parents threatened to remove his allowance and tuition. This wouldn't just affect him but most likely the school that they fund. Rin is to selfless to do this, seeing that it would affect many of the other people who are in different countries and rely on the school. This made Rin had to decide basically between his own current happiness and the happiness of many others. That is why he chose to leave, for the moment the one that he loves with his whole heart.

Yes I did just say for the moment, you won't be seeing the last of Rin, and you definitely won't be seeing the end of angst. This is just the start. But read and review guys. Remember I might still be persuaded into changing the ending if enough people support a certain idea! Or I might go with the ending that I'm thinking of… mwahaha….