Gakupo felt tears slipping down his cheeks as he ran across the complex's courtyard. Damn it, he cursed to himself. Why am I always running away? The cold air only seemed to get colder around him, piercing his skin like he was nothing. "I'm sorry, Yuma... I should have been there for you. All of this is my fault..." By now, he could no longer control his tears. "Please..." He wanted to scream. It burned inside him. "Please forgive me!" It killed him. "I'm stupid! I didn't realize that-" The last tear fell. The storm seemed to soften, just like the man's heart. He took what seemed to be his last breath.
"I didn't realize that I loved you."
"Gakupo!" Yuma screamed his friend's name. The sound echoed through his mind. It was no longer bright and sunny like before. Now it was dark and pathetic. Damn it, damn it all... He longed to see him again, to hear his voice, to see his bright smile. Seeing a man's silhouette under a tree in the courtyard, he stepped closer. "I'm so sorry, Ga-" His eyes widened in horror. "Gakupo!" No... "Come on, Gakupo!" This can't be... "Wake up! Please!" Not him... Anyone but him... "I can't lose you now!" Why... The leaves on the tree began to fall, turning brown as they hit the ground. His version blurred by tears, the pink-haired man stared down at the dying body of his companion, his best friend. The one he loved.
Len sighed, glancing at the now open doorway. I hope they're okay... Feeling down all of a sudden, Len turned around to see Utatane Piko standing behind him, smiling.
"I'm sure they'll be alright, Len!" he said happily. How the hell will they be alright? Yuma's got a damn virus and Gakupo wasn't exactly cheering when he left the room! Piko's face fell. "Is everything okay?" Len pushed the white-haired male backwards, much to his own shock.
"How is everything okay? Seriously! How, huh? Tell me!" Piko looked down, shrugging slightly. Damn you, Len... The yellow-haired boy swore at himself. Why do you have to be such an asshole? To his surprise, his friend managed yet another smile.
"I was just hoping so, but I'm sure it'll all brush over soon!" He said, holding his hand out to the younger boy. "Come on!" Len frowned.
"Huh?"
"We're gonna go find them, okay?"
"A-Alright!" Len could feel a tear in the corner of his eye. What if they're not okay? What if something terrible happened?
"Hey, don't worry! It's okay!" The other boy took his hand, leading him towards the door. "Nothing's gonna harm them! It's okay!" Len glanced at the optimistic boy uneasily, then sighed.
"Let's go, then!"
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"Yu...ma..." Gakupo opened his eyes weakly, extending his hand to the other. Resting it on his lap, he sighed. "I'm screwed, aren't I?" Yuma wiped a tear away.
"Come on. We can talk to your Master, and he'll help you." Gakupo nodded quickly. "And two things. First, never try to pull anything like that again. Okay?" Smiling, Gakupo leaned against his shoulder.
"Mmhm. What's the other?" Yuma hugged the purple-haired man tightly, never wanting to let go.
"I'm sorry for everything."
The two let those words linger in the air, but Gakupo soon broke the silence. Whispering to him, he retired the embrace.
"Me too."
The silence didn't last long, as they heard to sets of footsteps heading towards them.
"I told you we'd find them here!" Piko said, dragging Len along. It's them, Gakupo smiled.
"Hey, Shota boys! Long time no see!" The two frowned. Gakupo knew how much they hated the nickname, and it wasn't going anywhere, by the looks of it.
"Call us that one more time, and I won't think twice about leaving you guys out here," Len spat. Yuma chuckled, resting his head in Gakupo's lap.
"Let's go, Princess," Gakupo nagged him. Piko and Len extended their hands, helping the two up. Stumbling a little, Gakupo swore.
"You okay there?" Yuma asked.
"I'm fine! Let's go!" The four headed off towards the complex's medical wing. They aren't as bad off as I expected, at least, Len sighed. I hope that damn virus won't be back soon...