Wow that was quick ^^ I might even be able to upload a third chapter tonight, if I can type fast enough

This one is for katrinadianne because I really liked your review tehe, keep 'em coming :)

Also to RowanTree321 because she was quick off the mark to review the last chapter with less than an hour between updates xD I'm sorry to make you cry though :P

I know these chapters are quite short, and this story wont be a very long one, But Junjou Angel is pushing me for a sequel so let me know if you guys want one too :)

I hope you enjoy ^^

Chapter 5

Usagi pulled up to the curb near the bookstore that Misaki had indicated. He checked his watch; it had taken him an hour and a half to get here; including the stop for gas.

Usagi drummed his fingers on the steering wheel. Maybe he was inside the bookstore, looking for the newest copy of his favourite manga. Usagi knew that Misaki hadn't had any money with him when he left, so he was probably staring, starry eyed at the latest edition. Well, he thought, the quickest way to a boys' heart is through his manga. If he bought Misaki the damn book, that might go a little way to earning his forgiveness.

He went into the shop, no Misaki. He bought the book anyway and tossed it into the car.

He stood there, arms crossed, brow furrowed, on the pavement. Where was he?

He tapped his foot, deciding what to do. He was worried. He knew that Misaki wouldn't walk off without him if he knew he was coming for him, so he paced to help him think.

Then he heard something. His head whipped around to stare at an alleyway near the bookstore. Probably a cat he thought; but no cat sounds like that. It was inhuman, primal and whatever it was didn't sound happy.

Slowly, he approached the alleyway, following the sound that turned into a quiet sobbing. This sound he knew very well.

'Misaki!'

As the huddle of bloodstained clothes came into view, Usagi started running, he only stopped when he was directly next to Misaki and he dropped to his knees

'Misaki' he repeated softly

Two green orbs blinked open and turned to look at him

'U…gi…sn' he croaked quietly

'I'm sorry' Usagi whispered, tears threatening to fall 'I'm sorry'

'S'okay' the orbs fluttered closed.

'NO!' Usagi cried frantically, cupping his hands on either side of Misaki's head 'Misaki stay with me!'

His eyelids twitched but didn't open

'K'

'I love you!'

'…v…u…t…'

Usagi could hear nothing but the faint sound of Misaki's laboured breathing and his own erratic heartbeat, could feel nothing but love for this boy and hate for the monster that had done this to him.

Gently, oh so gently, Usagi slipped one arm under Misaki's knees and the other reached around to his chest, his elbow supporting Misaki's head, then gentler still, he slowly stood up, lifting his limp lover and carrying him to the car.

He took this opportunity of eerie calm to look over the wounded form, his nose was red with blood, and from his bloodstained jacket indicated enough force on his stomach to break the skin, and probably a few ribs.

Anger flared in him again as he carefully strapped Misaki into the car and laid the seat down for him so he was comfortable. How could anyone do this to Misaki? This kind, selfless, vulnerable boy that had risked his own brother just so he could be with him.

Usagi stopped suddenly, a chilling thought struck him.

He had.

Not physically of course but emotionally; where Misaki was far more fragile.

He was the reason that Misaki had been here in the first place.

He got into the car and drove, glancing at the unconscious form next to him every chance he got; more in tune with his painfully shallow breathing than his own. Or the road.

Luckily they arrived back at the condo safely.

Usagi carefully unbuckled Misaki and carried him into the lift. He somehow managed to unlock the door without jolting the boy too much and went straight into the bedroom and laid him down.

Now … he thought, going to the wardrobe … first things first.

Prepare yourselves, the next chapter is odd XD Very odd, but I hope you like it anyway

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