"I'm happy that you came back for your grandfather" Kazuki said, after the funeral was over.
The aftermath of what had happened was rather explosive. As soon as the elder was cremated, Genji took his son and wife and departed with silent anger. Genjirou had watched them leave morosely but then his father had hugged him tightly, distracting him from Genji's reaction. They had both cried in each other's arms before the priest presented them with Gen'emon's ashes.
"I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I haven't forgotten all of his lessons at all" Genjirou replied.
"You seem so mature and strong. Training under YG must have been difficult. I wish we were there during those times" Mai commented.
"It was hard without you all but I made it. President Yang let me come here since I never really take leave for anything. He said that I can take the month off to concentrate on my family. I think he's hoping you all will try to convince me to come back and debut in Japan" Genjirou explained.
"Come back home, Genjirou. We all miss you so much" Kazuki said.
"I won't stay until Genji forgives me entirely" Genjirou folded his arms.
"Why are all my sons so stubborn?" Kazuki sighed, but then he smiled as if in amusement.
"You lied to me" Genji stared at his son in fury. "You said you would be going to South Korea for a trip. You go and find the very person who tore this family apart?!"
Sasuke flinched but stood his ground. "Yes I lied to you. What good would it do if I told you the truth? I wouldn't be able to break your stubbornness".
"Sasuke!" Genji turned around to face his son.
"This is nothing but you being stubborn. You took a son away from his father, his nephew, his brother" Sasuke held in his tears.
"He is not my brother. I do not accept him as my brother!"
"What was his fault? He wasn't asking for your support or your hate. He did only one mistake and that was being born out of grandfather Kazuki's marriage. If in your books that's a sin, then it's a sin. You gave him a punishment. What kind of a punishment is this? Six long years of not being with his own family"
Sasuke stepped forward and stared right into his father's eyes.
"Tell me that you don't feel some sort of love for him. Look into my eyes and tell me"
"I don't love him" Genji said with a straight face.
Sasuke scoffed. "God gave you everything, Dad. I wish he had given you a heart as well"
SLAP!
Sasuke reeled back from the slap and held a hand up to his cheek where a red hand mark could clearly be seen. Genji glared at his son before lowering his hand.
"You love him, Dad. You love him so much. I got my answer" Sasuke turned and left the room.
Ding dong!
Yumiko pulled open the door and then gasped. Genjirou smiled sheepishly and then held out a red box of chocolates. Yumiko took it and hugged the blond tightly. Genjirou smiled and hugged her back.
"Come in, Genjirou. You've become so much more handsome" Yumiko said.
"Where's Syusuke? I brought these for him" Genjirou held out a bouquet of red roses, another box of chocolates and a teddy bear.
"Syusuke!" Yumiko called.
"Yeah?" Fuji came down the stairs and froze when he spotted Genjirou.
Genjirou smiled and held his arms out. Yumiko took the gifts from him. Fuji stared at Genjirou, blinking rapidly as if thinking it was an illusion. He ran and threw his arms around Genjirou. Genjirou grinned and wrapped his arms around Fuji's lithe figure. Fuji began to cry into Genjirou's shoulder earnestly.
"I'll be leaving for work then" Yumiko grabbed her purse and hurried out.
The door shut and Genjirou felt Fuji begin to pull away. Fuji stared up at Genjirou in wonder.
"You're back" he whispered.
"I'm back" Genjirou said before leaning down to kiss those lips he had missed so much.
"I can't believe you bought roses, chocolates and a teddy bear. Do I look that cheesy to you?" Fuji asked later that night when they were cuddling in bed.
"Well I wouldn't know. I haven't seen you in years. I thought you would be angry or sad or you might even have started dating someone else. I just went with the easier option" Genjirou replied, kissing Fuji's temple.
"I missed you so much. I couldn't let go of you after we broke up. I watched every single variety show and every single awards show. I even learned some conversational Korean so I could understand what you were saying"
"Aww, you're so sweet" Genjirou nuzzled Fuji's neck.
"I used to die a little inside when dating rumours about you would break out" Fuji whispered.
"I never dated anyone though. These are just stupid rumours that everyone makes up because someone else said something misleading. I threw myself into my work and I'm working my way up through YG. Ji Yong and I produce many songs and President Yang is preparing for my Japan debut. Genji won't stop me from living my life anymore" Genjirou explained.
"So you're staying?" Fuji looked up at Genjirou with hope.
"Yes. I'm already looking for apartments and you can move in with me" Genjirou said.
"Can I come apartment hunting with you? I'm going to live there after all" Fuji said.
"Of course. I'll come and pick you up tomorrow at ten in my car, if that's okay?"
"Perfect"
"Hello? Anyone home?"
Yukimura rushed out to the entryway and froze in shock. Genjirou smiled with all of his teeth out. Yukimura welcomed him in and set him down with a cup of coffee.
"This is a nice place that you two lovebirds found" Genjirou commented looking around at the apartment.
"Oh we're not lovebirds. Just roommates" Yukimura corrected.
"Bet you want more" Genjirou smirked and Yukimura flushed.
"He doesn't feel the same way"
"Yes he does. Why don't you confess? He won't because he's scared. You're not the type to ever be afraid of wanting something" Genjirou folded his arms.
"I am afraid. Deathly afraid" Yukimura admitted.
"Where is that captain who fought off a life threatening disease during middle school? That man who makes the most effort in anything. Get everything ready and confess to my brother" Genjirou said.
"You're right. I'll confess. Tonight"
Sanada unlocked the front door and entered his apartment. He could smell the scent of roasted chicken which was his favourite meal. Yukimura had probably made it for him. The thought warmed Sanada's heart as he announced that he was home. He was surprised that Yukimura did not rush out to take his bag and jacket the way the bluenette usually did but brushed it off as Yukimura being occupied.
He entered the living room and noticed how dim the lights were. The whole room was lit up with candles placed here and there making the room rather beautiful. The candles were scented as well making Sanada feel relaxed. He looked around the room searching for Yukimura but couldn't find him at all. Had Yukimura prepared all this? For what?
"Genichirou"
Sanada turned and spotted Yukimura dressed elegantly in a lavender yukata.
"Yukimura. Isn't that the yukata-" "that you bought me? Yes it is"
Yukimura stepped forward and looked up at Sanada. Sanada glanced down at the bluenette's lithe body dressed impeccably and felt his throat tighten. Yukimura knew that Sanada enjoyed the traditional Japanese clothes and had purposely worn this yukata out of the few traditional clothes he had.
"How do you like my decorations?" Yukimura asked.
"It is beautiful but what is the occasion?"
"Genichirou, we've been friends for years haven't we?"
"Yes we have"
"Over the years I've grown attached to you. You've been the greatest person I have ever met. Somehow over time without my knowledge, this attachment turned into something else" Yukimura flushed.
"Yukimura..."
"I love you Genichirou. I always have"
Yukimura felt his breath leave his body as Sanada took him in his arms. He felt so overwhelmingly safe in the warrior's arms. Sanada held Yukimura tight as he let the bluenette's words sink in. Yukimura loved him. Yukimura truly loved him. Sanada let go of Yukimura and pressed his lips against the bluenette. Yukimura eagerly responded. After years of dreaming of this moment it had finally come true.
A sudden beeping made them both jump apart and Yukimura rushed to the kitchen where the chicken was burning. Sanada quickly disabled the smoke alarm and comforted Yukimura who was about to cry over the burnt chicken that he had made so much effort preparing. They eventually ordered takeout and after a few hours, they were cuddled in bed.
"I love you, Yukimura" Sanada pressed a kiss against Yukimura's forehead.
"Mmm" Yukimura nestled into Sanada's arms like a kitten.
Sanada chuckled and closed his eyes. Life could not be any better.
This chapter is specially for Kurayami 9 since it's a Sanada Yukimura confession. They're finally together! Thank you for all your reviews and support!
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