Hey there. Sorry for the late chapter I got I bit sidetracked. So I hope the wait was worth it. Enjoy

Chapter 4

Shuichi stared into those familiar golden eyes for what seemed like eternity. They hadn't changed over the two years. They were still the same stunning, cold eyes he remembered. His blonde hair had grown longer and he was more tanned but his handsome features were still the same He was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard his name

'Shuichi' Memories of abandonment and despair came flooding back to him and everything went red. All the bent up frustration and anger finally came to the service and before Shuichi could stop himself he raised his fist and punched the man in the face. He fell backwards and crashed into the wall. Shuichi didn't even look at what he had done. He just ran to the emergency stairs and disappeared

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Yuki didn't know how long he stared into those familiar purple orbs but it felt like time had stood still but it was only a few seconds. He could tell that two years had really changed the boy. His eyes didn't have the same spark or emotion. His appearance had changed as well. No more pink bubblegum hair but hair the colour of raven's wings. He had also grown older as his face had a masculine look to it now

'Shuichi' Yuki watched as the boy's eyes turned from surprised to angry and suddenly Shuichi was in front of him with his fist raised. He punched Yuki square in the face sending him flying backwards into the wall. He was stunned for a second before he saw Shuichi ran to the emergency stairs and disappear out of sight. Tatsuha stood there equally stunned but recovered and helped Yuki up

'Well that could of gone better' Tatsuha said heaving Yuki to his feet as he rubbed his red cheek. He couldn't believe that Shuichi actually punched him. The same Shuichi who couldn't hurt a fly actually punched him. He could already feel his cheek starting to swell up

'Come on' they stepped out of the elevator and Yuki heard a motorbike take off. He wondered if that was Shuichi's. He then remembered the logo on the bike

'Express Deliveries'

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Shuichi didn't know how long he drove but he was glad just to get out of the city. His knuckle was throbbing but the pain was far from his mind. Seeing Yuki again brought back feelings he took so long to forget. He didn't know why he punched him but the anger at seeing him again after he selfishly abandoned him made him so mad. Hopefully that was the last time he saw him because he didn't think he could control himself next time. He suddenly didn't really feel like finishing the rest of his deliveries so he decided to head back to the office and turn in for the day.

When he arrived at the office Shuichi parked his bike and went inside, nobody was there, except for May who was too engrossed in her book to even look up. Shuichi walked passed her and put his delivery documents in there right places

'Does it hurt' May said, her eyes still on her book

Shuichi turned around

'Your hand, does it hurt'?

Shuichi touched his hand and he winced. May stood up and grabbed his hand

'Hmmm you might want to put a ice pack on it to stop the swelling' May said over her glasses. Shuichi pulled his hand away and looked away.

'I might not know the circumstances but don't forget you have to be strong for Monica and for yourself' May turned around and went back to her seat. She picked up her book and stared reading

'I will have Shin or Takaya finish your deliveries so go home'

Shuichi understood the silent sincerity in her voice so he nodded and walked out of the shop.

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Back at Yuki's apartment Tatsuha placed an icepack on Yuki's cheek that had seemed to swell up after being punched by an angry Shuichi

'I didn't think he was going to punch you' Tatsuha mumbled

Yuki just kept quite. He could still remember the anger reflected in those eyes, like a burning flame he had never seen the boy have before.

Suddenly the doorbell rang and Tatsuha got up and answered it. Yuki heard a familiar voice enter the apartment

'So guess what Tatsuha said was true, Shindou did punch you' Tohma said taking of his hat and coat

'What are you doing here' Yuki mumbled

'Tatsuha called me and told me what happened'

'Humph' Yuki snorted and lit up a cigarette

'Do you know what he was doing here' Tohma asked

'It looks like he was making a delivery because we saw a bike outside with the logo 'Express deliveries' on it and after he ran we heard a motorbike start up. I don't think he even knew Eiri was back because he was surprised to see him before he punched him'

'Just let the brat go'

'Sorry Eiri but he assaulted you and that is not acceptable' Tohma said

'What are you going to do about it'?

' I think its time we paid a visit to Hiro Nakano' Toham said slyly, a little smile creeping onto his face

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Shuichi made his way home and climbed the stairs to his apartment. He heard voices inside so he could only presume that Mira was home. He slipped his key in and opened the door.

He heard the TV blurring out from the other room so he peeked in and saw Monica watching cartoons. He looked down at her and she looked to be asleep. He slowly creped out and went to the kitchen where Mira was sitting at the table reading the paper with a cigarette in his hand. His black hair falling over his dark green eyes, which seemed to be glued to an interesting article. He looked up when he realised someone was standing there

'Hey' Mira stubbed out his cigarette and put down the paper. Shuichi walked past him and went to the fridge to grab a soda

'Dinner is in the oven if you are hungry. Monica and I already ate. She has been bugging me ever since we got home about you taking her to the hospital to see her dad'

Shuichi opened his soda and sat down at the table and took a sip. Mira then noticed Shuichi's red knuckle

'What happened' Shuichi stopped and put his drink down. He looked at Mira. Mira knew that look. It said 'I don't want to talk about it'

'Fine suit yourself but May rang up tonight and said don't worry about coming in tomorrow. I tell you, she is one weird women' Mira went back to reading the paper before he heard a small tired voice from the kitchen doorway

'Daddy-Shuichi' Monica said rubbing her eyes and yawning 'are we still going to the hospital'

Shuichi looked at Mira who sighed and folded up his newspaper.

'Ok I'll drive' Shuichi nodded and got up. He picked Monica up, who laid her head on his shoulder and waited for Mira to get ready. They rode the elevator down to the car park floor before they stepped out and made their way to Mira's car. Shuichi strapped Monica in the back and Shuichi and Mira sat at the front. They drove out of the car park and saw that the sun was almost set as bright shades of orange and red could be seen over the horizon.

They drove in silence for a while, the only sound that could be heard was the faint snores coming form Monica who had fallen asleep again. Mira looked sideways at his other passenger before his eyes fell back to the road. He had always known that Shuichi has had a troubled past. The break up of his band, being abandoned by his lover, the accident with Akito and now taking care of Akito's daughter. It was like the world was against him. And on top of all that Shuichi has not uttered a word in the whole time he has known him and that was way back when Shuichi was still seeing Akito to stop his depression

Flashback….

Mira was lying down in his living room. The gentle breeze floated in form the open door and cooled the room. He had finished work early and decided to just relax and enjoy his time off.

But then the doorbell rang

He sighed 'so much for peaceful' he got up and went to answer the door. He opened it tried to conceal his surprise at who was standing there

'Well Mira it's been a long time'

'Akito what do I owe the pleasure of this visit'

'I…have a favour to ask' Akito said 'may I come in'

'Sure' Mira stepped aside to let his friend come in

Mira sat back down on the couch while Akito sat down on the small couch on the left. Mira pulled out a cigarette and lit up

'So what's the favour'?

'I have a patient who needs a place to stay. He only arrived here a couple of weeks ago and has been staying at the clinic but I feel that he needs to get out of that place'

'And you want some depressed loon to live in my house'

'Have you heard of Bad Luck's break up'?

'Yeah apparently for some personal reasons'

'Well Shuichi Shindou is my patient'

'What'

'Yes I feel if he stays at the clinic he will never get better'

'You have never done this before for other patients, why now'

'Right now Shuichi seems like a cadged bird that needs to be free. He has not spoken a word but in time he will open up but right now we can only take one step at a time'

And that is how he met Shuichi. He still doesn't talk but at least he had come out of his depression and actually showed emotion. Shuichi just had that charm that was hard to resist and that is why Akito was so fond of him.

The hospital then came into view. The white building stood out against the other grey buildings around it. Mira drove into the car park and found a spot. He turned off the ignition and he and Shuichi got out. Shuichi lightly shook Monica awake who slowly opened her eyes and yawned

'Are we there already' Shuichi nodded and took her hand. She hopped out of the car and closed the door. Monica, Shuichi and Mira walked to the entrance of the hospital where other people were going in and out. When they made it inside they walked over to the reception desk where a nurse was working behind it. She looked up when she heard them approach and smiled

'Good evening Shuichi, Mira. Monica its good to see you. I am sure your dad will be happy as well. Are you here to see him'

Monica smiled and nodded her head

'Well you can just go up then' she said kindly

'Thank you Miss' Mira said. Shuichi nodded and gently pushed Monica towards the elevator. They rode to the third floor and stepped out. They walked down the long white corridor until they came to a door, which said 'Akito Kazuki'

'Here we are'

Shuichi opened the door and they stepped inside. The curtains where drawn letting in the last rays of the sun which spilled into the room. Pictures and drawings hang on the walls as well as flowers and gifts. The sun's rays landing on a figure lying on the bed situated at the farthest corner of the room. The Figure did not stir. He just lied there like a lifeless doll. Mira closed the door as Shuichi and Monica walked over to the bed. Monica grabbed the nearest hand to her

'I've come to see you daddy. How are you? I am doing well in school and I am making lots of friends' Monica kept talking as Shuichi approached the bed as well

Shuichi looked down at the figure on the bed.

'Akito'

His lifeless body just lied there. His pale skin almost matching the colour of the sheets. He still looked the same, as if time had stood still for him. His navy blue hair hung in his face shielding those vivid green eyes Shuichi loved. He listened to the monitors and machines surrounding Akito, showing his life signs. He used to be so full of life that it hurt to see him like this.

Mira kept his distance at the door as he watched the two sit with the comotosed Akito. He knew this was a sad time for them. Monica had already lost her mother and now her father was almost at death's door and Shuichi, he had already been through a bad relationship and now the person who brought him back from depression and despair was lying there, half dead. He then heard a faint voice from across the room

'Why won't daddy wake up' Monica said before she suddenly started crying. She held the hand she was holding to her face as she cried. Shuichi put his hand on her head to comfort her. He bent down to her so that they were eye level. He then turned her around so that she was looking at him and brought up his finger to brushed away the lone tears that made there way down her face. Monica then flung her arms around Shuichi and silently cried on his shoulder

'Why won't he wake up'?

To be continued…….

Shuichi finally stood up for himself and gave Yuki what he deserved. What's Tohma up to and is Shuichi able to forgive find out in the next chapter. Remember to read and review.