A/N: Well, I am not sure how long this title of this chapter will be. But there is a reason why all these chapters are called 'New Year's.' The allegory…literately are all these chapters happen on New Year's, and the figuratively…read carefully and you probably know what it means XD
Anyhow, New Year's is not over yet XD I have a few more parts to this single, life-changing, and ironic day… Read on, I will promise more fun very soon!
Chapter 54: New Year's (part 6)
Mio moaned as he slowly reached Atsushi's and Yuki's apartment. He did returned to Akihiko's place, but he did not want to be alone with all these emotions…his anger and sadness twisted in his stomach making him irritable. Mio took out his phone as he reread the message that Atsushi gave him.
Atsushi text sure, you can over…but can you sing Yuki's song? He is still weak from recovering from pneumonia. Please…I thinking hearing this might help.
He moaned as he felt his face. The pain was not as strong now, but it felt deep. Mio never expected his father to be a former homosexual, but the slap…he moaned. He hoped Fuyuhiko was not like Milan, but he was…a passive man until provoked into trying to make people follow their ideals than listening. Maybe, Mio thought, he should introduce Fuyuhiko to Milan…they might be a good couple.
Mio snickered as he came to the apartment building. He climbed the outside stairs carefully due to the snow as he came to Atsushi's apartment floor. His knocking was gentle as he fixed his hair and smiled when Atsushi moved the curtain and smiled at him.
Atsushi opened the door and said," thanks for coming! Mio…what happened to your face?"
Mio covered his red spot and said, "a silly fight…don't worry about—" He gasped when Atsushi dragged him into the hall as he was wrapped into a tight hug. Mio blinked as he said, "I thought…you have a boyfriend…"
Atsushi cooed, "If there is anything I can do, please call me. I know…a few people who can help you."
Mio stiffened and said, "What are you talking about?"
Atsushi looked at him and said, "You…were slapped, weren't you?"
Mio's face flushed as he said, "you…can tell?"
Atsushi nodded and admitted, "I was abused in my youth…I can tell when others have been through the same thing. Your face is still very red from the attack. Who is it? We can call the police and—"
Mio shoved Atsushi off and said, "Please, no! I will deal with this on my own! I really…do not want a stranger helping me with this issue."
Atsushi blinked quickly but slowly smiled. He nodded and said, "I am sorry…I was being too pushy. But please, if this man or woman hurts you again. Call me, please. Abuse is no excuse to control another person. I will help you any way I can…if you want me to."
Mio blinked and backed away. He nodded as he rubbed his face. Mio said slowly, "thanks…but I will be fine. I just…need a distraction. I will still sing for your lover though."
Atsushi shook his head and said, "You do not have to. You can stay with us for the night and enjoy a nice breakfast. Common in." He went to his apartment down the hall as he opened the door. Mio followed and entered the cute apartment.
The room had a small couch that contained Yuki covered in a thick blanket. The walls were filled with pictures of the pair and their families. Yuki slowly moved from his warm cocoon and said, "Who is this?" His voice was a little wheezy but audible enough to be heard clearly.
Mio bowed and said, "I am Mio Izumi Allens, and I came here to deliver a gift to you."
Yuki blinked as his flushed face appeared more as he sat up. He looked at Atsushi as he said, "I…remember this kid. He sang at the restaurant, right?"
Atsushi nodded and said, "This is my gift to you for this." Mio caught a glimpse of the gorgeous butterfly necklace… Atsushi allowed Mio to see it as he said, "can you sing, or do you need rest?"
Mio straightened up and said, "I can sing any time. Besides, a song for the New Year is a beautiful idea. So, this song is called Little Butterfly by Mio Allens for Yuki Kojima." He went to the corner as both men turned to the teen. His smile shown as he hummed a few bars and began to sing:
"In the world, there is a creature,
With fair wings and small body,
Destined to be abused for its ambition,
Also yearning for a new life across the sea…
Can you see this creature?
A little butterfly appears in the storm and survives it all…"
Yuki blushed darker as he allowed Atsushi to sit beside him. They enjoined their hands as they watched Mio. Mio smiled and continued:
"This little butterfly has flown through the storms,
Through opposition,
Through it all to find a mate.
A mate to fly beside this lonely butterfly…
To the future and to a greater love than before.
In the world, there is a creature,
With fair wings and small body,
Destined to be abused for its ambition,
Also yearning for a new life across the sea…
Can you see this creature?
A little butterfly appears in the storm and survives it all…
Can you remember the turmoil, little butterfly?
The pain of being told against your heart?
The pains of losing comfort?
The pains of growing up too fast?
Do you remember well, little one?
Remember these things, but do not despair…
You have a mate to help you through.
In the world, there is a creature,
With fair wings and small body,
Destined to be abused for its ambition,
Also yearning for a new life across the sea…
Can you see this creature?
A little butterfly appears in the storm and survives it all…
For one lonely butterfly becomes two,
For the mate has a comfortable life until meeting this wounded soul,
This mate might be cozy and warmer,
But his mate has seen darkness unlike before…
They must work and fly together to the future,
Because alone will not be enough for the pair…
In the world, there is a creature,
With fair wings and small body,
Destined to be abused for its ambition,
Also yearning for a new life across the sea…
Can you see this creature?
A little butterfly appears in the storm and survives it all…
The storm of hatred and anger can come easily for the pair…
They must fly as one to find a passion to endure the pain,
The pain of the past, but a future calls them forward.
The little butterflies fly faster…
But one mate slows to say this vital message…
'My love, my dear, my little butterfly…
I fear the future, but I love you…
Stay with me,
Love me in return with all your heart,
Since I love you in return.
Little butterfly, I can see your pain.
But this much is always true…
We fly as one to see the storm's eyes and into the future.
We are a team than sole butterflies,
To find our place and love within each other's arms.
I love you…my little butterfly.
Stay with me…
And I will always love you forever and ever more…
My little butterfly…'
In the world, there is a creature,
With fair wings and small body,
Destined to be abused for its ambition,
Also yearning for a new life across the sea…
Can you see this creature?
A little butterfly appears in the storm and survives it all…
The other mate nods and agrees to the promise.
The butterflies find a place that they can live in peace,
In each other's eyes and hearts…
They are one."
Mio sigh a breath as he looked at the pair. Yuki's eyes swam with tears as Yuki sobbed. Atsushi quickly held his lover and asked, "What is wrong? Did you hate the song?"
Yuki held his necklace and shook his head. He sobbed, "No…it was so beautiful! I never…wow…it was so beautiful and pure…like two butterflies… Atsushi, this song…it's about us…and our past…"
Atsushi nodded and said, "Yes…I wanted a song that shows our love and our past turmoil…we have been through so much. But I love you. I love you as much as I did then and still do…I will always fly with you, Yuki."
Yuki smiled as he wiped his tears. He said, "thank you…this was so beautiful."
Mio smirked and pulled out a CD. He said as he came to the couple, "this is my recording for you. If you prefer new background music, please tell me. I can rerecord it to your standards if…" He blinked but smiled when Yuki stood and hugged him.
Yuki sniffed and said, "thank you…this was…so perfect. Thank you…thank you…"
Mio hugged him back and said, "your welcome…"
Atsushi smiled as he said, "Happy New Year."
Yuki and Mio parted as they looked at the clock. It was midnight…they smirked and yelled, "Happy New Year!"
They all clapped and hugged each other. Yuki took the CD and place it down on the coffee table. Mio snickered as Atsushi and Yuki kissed each other.
Mio slowly lost his smile and sighed. He turned away and quickly left the apartment. His body stiffened when he heard Atsushi and Yuki calling him, but he had to get away…he just needed air and—
BAM, he was flung back and landed on his butt. Mio shook his head as he looked up at…Nowaki. Nowaki looked down and smiled gently.
Nowaki said, "Are you okay? You look like…Mio-san?"
Mio sobbed as he said, "dammit! Why can't I stop crying?" He groaned loudly as he kept sobbing.
Hiroki quickly came out of the elevator as Nowaki quickly held Mio in his arms. Nowaki hugged Mio close as he cooed, "I'm here, shhh. I am here. Please, do not stop until you want to."
Mio sobbed and sobbed…for so many reasons bubbled in his head: he missed his mother, thought of Adam and Tanko, memories of Juss appeared, Juss's dogs, and just thinking about Fuyuhiko…the slap and his brothers. He sobbed and sobbed into Nowaki's shirt as Nowaki picked Mio up and turned to Hiroki.
Nowaki said, "Can you open the door, Hiro-san?"
Hiroki nodded as he did as told. He saw Atsushi and Yuki coming to them as Hiroki said, "Bring the kid inside, I will be a minute."
Nowaki nodded as he brought Mio to the couch. He gently released Mio there as he removed Mio's shoes and took off Mio's coat. Nowaki motioned Mio to remain there as he quickly went to the other room. He came back with a blanket and covered Mio. Nowaki said, "Relax and stay here for the night. You are safe here. Please, do not worry. Hiro-san will tell Usami-san that you are here, okay? I will stay here or leave, if you wish."
Mio snuggled in the blanket as he whimpered, "stay…please."
Nowaki smiled as he got a chair from the kitchen and sat near Mio. He was close enough for both men to hold hands. Nowaki's hands rubbed Mio's fingers as Mio continued to sob. He smiled and cooed, "Keep going…I will remain by your side as long as you want me to."
Hiroki sighed as he entered the apartment and locked the door. He quickly went to Nowaki's side as he said, "did he mention why he is crying?"
Nowaki shook his head and said, "It is obvious…"
Mio looked at Nowaki as Nowaki said, "he is hurt. Hurt from unknown causes, but hurt…deeply. He just needs to release and have someone listen to his cries. We will…we will."
Hiroki nodded as he hugged Nowaki from the back. His brown eyes connected with Mio's as he said, "we will help you any way we can…just release the pain, Mio. We will wait until you are ready."
Mio gulped and whimpered, "thank you…" He continued to sob. His mind tried to formulate ideas on what to say…but all he could do was sob. He just sobbed and sobbed while Hiroki and Nowaki watched him. Nothing else was said while Mio's sobs filled the apartment.