Well this chapter is mostly Yuki and Eiri-centric, and Shuichi/Shu-centric (nothing like that pervs okay).

Enjoy.

Eiri laid next to Shu as the dark enveloped them. He silently got to his feet and walked to the door. He quietly opened the door and stepped into the hallway. Eiri expertly maneuvered to the room he used to spend hundred of hours in. As he expected, Yuki was sitting there, typing on his laptop. He didn't seem to acknowledge Eiri's presence.

Yuki finally stopped typing and glanced at his older self. He noted a few wrinkles but nothing about him had drastically changed over the years, except his eyes. Every morning he'd wake up to see the cold gold glaring at him, but when he looked into Eiri's eyes, it was completely different. The cold barrier he created had melted and was replaced with a new light, something almost…warm. They stared at each other in silence.

"You gonna keep staring or are you gonna ask your questions?" Eiri asked.

Yuki glared, "How the hell did they get here?"

"Well when two people love each other they-"

"You know what I meant smartass." Yuki interrupted.

Eiri chuckled, "I know I just wanted to see your, my-whatever, reaction." Yuki continued to glare. Eiri laughed again.

"Is that really my so called 'glare-that-could-kill-Satan'?"

"Shut up." Eiri smiled unphased. His eyes twinkled with unusual amusement. Yuki turned to his desk and took out a cigarette. He lit it and inhaled a few times. Finally, he spoke again.

"What really happened with that brat?" Yuki asked. All traces of amusement left Eiri's face as soon as Yuki asked the question.

"I think you know what happened. We certainly have enough experience with that." Eiri said matter-of-factly. Yuki didn't know how to react; he thought back to the incident in the store. The look in her eyes reminded him of, well, himself.

"That's why she acted like that at the store." He mumbled. Eiri looked at him strangely.

"Store? What store? What the hell happened?" He demanded. Yuki told him about his first encounter with Suki.

"Damn, it's worse than I thought; I should have brought her medicine." Eiri said finally. He sighed and ran his hands through his rumpled hair. Yuki stared as him as he seemed to age before his eyes. Eiri finally looked again, his golden eyes staring into those of his younger self. "Just don't mention this to Shu." Eiri said. He turned to leave when Yuki spoke again.

"I really love him, don't I?" He asked.

Eiri smiled, "I think you know the answer to that question too." He shuffled out of the room and went to the room.

Shu had felt Eiri get up from the bed and leave. He waited a few minutes and got up as well. He quietly made his way the Shuichi's and Yuki's shared bedroom. He silently walked into the room and stood over his younger self. I really was cute, wasn't I? He giggled silently and nudged Shuichi, knowing full well that he was wide awake anyways.

Shuichi turned and quickly sat up in bed as Shu sat on the edge of it.

"So, how big is the ring?" Shuichi asked excitedly. Shuichi laughed; of course he would start off with that question.

"It's not big, but it's beautiful. Do you want to see it?" Shuichi's head nearly came off from nodding so much. Shu held out his left hand and spread his fingers. There, placed on his left hand, was a beautiful silver wedding band with an intricate design and two gems embedded into the middle, one pure gold and the other a beautiful amethyst. Shuichi nearly started crying when he saw the ring. It's so beautiful, but so elegant and simple. I already love it. He admired the ring far a while longer, but eventually sighed, his mood changing completely.

"Was Suki really…" he let the question hand in the air. Shu had also calmed down and had taken up a serious attitude. Shadows covered half his face.

"As much as I would like to say no, I can't." Shuichi felt tears well up in his eyes again, not from happiness. Why? Why does it have to happen to her? Shu wiped his tears and smiled softly.

"It's alright; we got through this just fine. You helped Yuki and you sure as hell are going to help Suki too." Shuichi sniffed and smiled.

"Yeah, you're right. I know Yuki loves me and I'm always going to be there to help them, and when Suki and Sakura are born, I'll help them too." Shuichi made a silent vow to always stay by Yuki's side, no matter what.

Shu smiled wider, "That's right. We'll always be there for them, no matter what." They smiled at each other.

Shu yawned, "I'm going to head back," he walked to the door, "good night." With that, Shu left and returned minutes before Eiri came back as well. He pretended to be asleep and once he felt Eiri slip into bell he turned around and snuggled close to him. Eiri smiled and hugged Shu close. They fell asleep in each other's embrace, sleeping peacefully for the rest of the night.

Gomen nasai, I haven't been keeping up with my updates, I really do apologize. I didn't really like this chapter; I think I made them a little ooc. (_._.)_

Yuki: like anyone reads this enough to care.

Me: shut up [gets up and goes to kitchen, comes back with a brownie] yum~!

Shu: can I have some?

Me: sure :) [cuts off a piece]

Shu: [grabs the piece of brownie] why is older yuki nicer?

Me: silly Shu, it's because of you. You gave the tin man a heart full of love.

Shu: eh? Yuki's made of metal?! [starts poking yuki]

Yuki: stupid brat! it was a damn metaphor! A stupid on at that.

Me: [sticks out tongue] alright peeps; there's probably gonna be like one or two more chapters left. Till next time :3

Jane!