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Hey there everyone. I apologize for that LONG wait but things have been hectic the past few weeks. I recently had a stress-related attack which made me take a few days of work and they insisted that I relax and plus all the Tafe work is piling up which I had to finish or I would've been in trouble but I guess that is no excuses. I am getting better so I hope this chapter makes up for it.
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Chapter 17
'Shu-Chan you're here' Ryuichi smiled happily and stood up, still holding Kamgurou in his arms.
'Wow Shu-Chan you look really different. I hardly recognised you' Ryuichi said walking up to Shuichi who was still rooted to the spot, unable to comprehend that Ryuichi Sakuma was actually standing in front of him. He had changed a little over the years but he still had that child-like personality that always and still did put Shuichi off guard.
'I bet your wondering why I am here' Ryuichi's demeanour changed and serious blue eyes looked right into Shuichi's violet ones 'I think we need to have a talk. I saw a nice park on the way here. Do you want to go for a walk' Ryuichi said to the frozen man in front of him. Ryuichi could call him a man now because that was what Shuichi was now. He wasn't the same pink haired youth as before.
'So how about it' Shuichi knew there was no way to get out of this one so he nodded his answer.
'Yeah we get to go for a walk with Shu-Chan' Ryuichi said excitedly to the pink bunny in his arms, referring back to his usual self.
Ryuichi led the way to the park and Shuichi followed despite the uneasy feeling in his gut. Ryuichi was had always been an enigma. Child-like one minute, serious the next. It was sometimes hard to tell what he was thinking and besides the serious Ryuichi was kind of scary.
They found a nice bench to sit at, away from all the usual noise of the park. Only a couple of people were around as they sat in silence, each one in their own little world.
'What do you plan to do after this' Ryuichi asked suddenly making Shuichi look at him. Ryuichi sighed 'what I mean is after the song what do you plan to do. Are you going to keep working for Japan Inc' Ryuichi's eyes narrowed slightly 'or was it just revenge against NG and everyone else because if it was I hope for you sake it was worth it'
Shuichi looked away and for the first time compemplated his actions when he wrote the song. Was it really revenge against all that has happened to him.or something else?
'Are you willing to hurt everyone who cares about you over something like this. I know how hurt you must have been but I just want to make sure you are doing this for the right reasons' Ryuichi didn't except Shuichi to answer but…
'You know you are the first person to ask me that' Shuichi said in a quite voice so only Ryuichi could hear. 'I have thought about it but I have other people to consider as well. Akito, Monica even Mira and Shin'
'You have a family now' Ryuichi said feeling relieved that Shuichi was confiding in him. Shuichi nodded and looked up at the sky which covered in bright blue with bits of white.
'I never considered having a family before. When I was with Yuki I was content with it just being him and me together but when I look at Akito and Monica I can see myself being there with them. Is that selfish' Shuichi looked up at the cloudy sky and felt the cool breeze on his face. Pictures of Akito smiling and laughing happily flashed through his mind.
'You love him, don't you' Ryuichi said. Shuichi knew whom Ryuichi was talking about.
Shuichi nodded and suddenly he felt a giant weight being lifted from his shoulders and it felt so good.
'Well I guess my work here is done. Come on Kamgurou Its time to go home' Ryuichi stood up and started walking away when Shuichi stood up.
'your going'
' Yeah but don't worry I won't tell anyone of our meeting today but promise me something' Ryuichi turned around and smiled.
'Just keep shining' and with that he turned around and walked away leaving Shuichi alone with his thoughts. He loved Akito. Actually loved him. After Yuki he didn't think it was possible but somehow he had let down his shields and let Akito in and he didn't regret it.
He turned and waked away in the opposite direction and whistled as he walked to the exit of the park feeling happier then he had been in months.
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'Do you love him Akito' Hide said as he looked at the man sitting across from him playing with his empty cup.
'Huh'
'Shindou do you love him' Hide repeated again 'because if you do, do you think it is what's best for him'
'What do you mean 'what's best for him'
'He has been through so much already do you think he is ready for this commitment. He doesn't even talk even to you, the one who has helped him all this time'
'No Shu talks he just doesn't talk' Akito objected in defence.
'When he sees you do you think he painful image of the man that abandoned him. Do you think he relives the pain every single day when he is with you' Hide said.
'No I would never do that to him if I knew' Akito shot back trying to comprehended \ what Hide was saying. He would never so that to Shuichi. Never.
'I am just trying to look out for you and Shindou. And what about Monica she is just as much apart of this too as you are'
'But…' Akito pleaded.but stopped himself. Hide sighed then stood up and put his hand on Akito Shoulder.
'I am only looking out for you Akito, you and Monica mean a lot to me and I don't want to see you hurt. I suspect Shindou feels the same way' Hide gave one last squeeze and walked away leaving Akito to his wandering thoughts.
Akito sat there for a while after Hide left, the conversation still rolling around inside his head, the painful words that he just couldn't seem to shake. He never thought of it like that for Shuichi and the only other person who really knew him was…
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Dam computers, dam technology, dam everything
Yuki cursed in front of his laptop, the bane of his existence. No matter how hard he tried the dam thing would not type. Oh no it was not the computers fault per say it was just his hands would not move across the keypad and write.
'This is getting tiresome, just type dammit' Yuki cursed again hoping his inspiration would come back but sadly it was still gone. He reached over for his coffee mug and found it disappointingly empty. He sighed and got up when he heard the doorbell. He looked at his computer screen and scowled before he got up and went to answer it.
He opened it to find a man with navy blue hair and big green eyes standing there 'yes' Yuki said not even trying to hide the irritation of being disturbed from his voice.
'I'm Akito Kazuki and…'
'I know who you are. What do you want' Yuki asked his golden gaze making Akito a bit nervous.
'I need to talk to you about something important'
'Sorry not interested' Yuki went to close the door when a hand stopped him.
'Please its about Shuichi' Akito pleaded to the blonde novelist. Yuki paused and reopened the door letting Akito inside. Yuki pulled his cigarettes from his pocket and lit up.
'What about him'
'You are the only one who has been with him. And…. I was hoping you could help me'
'If you want to fuck him then go right ahead' Yuki said and taking a hale from his cigarette trying to hide the scowl from his face.
Akito flinched under the harsh words but stood his ground 'No its not like that. I wanted to know what he was like as a person'
'As a person' Yuki tried to think 'He was annoying, air-headed, simple minded brat who could never leave well enough alone' Yuki said almost affectionately.
'But you loved him didn't you' Akito pressed.
'I left him, it doesn't matter anymore so if you don't mind I have a lot of work to do' Yuki said. Akito could take a hint so he nodded and walked to the door before turning around.
'You know I know the reason why you left him but was it really for his benefit or your own' and with that Akito walked out the door.
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Twilight descended over the city casting shadows over everything and everyone. People coming home from work, people walking together under the setting sun. Shuichi walked through the crowd in what seemed like a blissful daze. For some reason he couldn't wait to get home and see Akito. He couldn't wait to see those big green eyes. So why….
Say its true, there's nothing like me and you
I'm not alone; tell me you feel it to
Akito walked the busy streets not even bothering to listen to what was around him. All he could think about is what Yuki said. Is me being with him really helping him. It was true hat Shuichi still didn't talk but he could see the sparkle in his eyes. Like the one he saw when Shuichi was on TV. He loved it when he saw that sparkle even for a second. He loved to see Shuichi so free. So why…
Shuichi and Akito looked up at the fading sky and sighed….
…Does it hurt so much?
And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah…yeah
1 would runaway
1 would runaway with you
Akito came to a set of steps that let do a large stoned courtyard. He walked up them and the scene took his breath away. Huge oak trees lined the edges of the deserted yard, casting protect for whoever entered. And in the middle was a large white marble fountain with various statues spurting out water into a large basin. Akito walked up to the fountain and looked down. It appeared to be a wishing fountain for he could see many shiny coins down there. He reached into this pocket and pulled out a coin. He clenched it in his hand and mumbled before he threw it into the pond. He continued to stare into the water when he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around to see who it was when his breath caught in his throat for the man that was standing in front of him took his breath away at that moment.
'Shuichi'
Cause I'm falling in love with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you
'Shuichi, what are you doing here' Akito asked. At that exact moment the sun setted behind Shuichi, casting his whole body in a luminescent glow of orange and gold. It was the most beautiful thing Akito had ever seen.
'I just went for a walk, you know to clear my head' Shuichi signalled suddenly feeling a little embarrassed.
'Yeah I know what you mean' Akito blushed a little and looked at anything, anything then a certain someone's violet eyes.
'Akito are you alright your acting kind of…'
'Tell me something Shuichi and be honest' Akito said after a moment of silence. He looked up and looked seriously into Shuichi's eyes 'are you happy with me, because if your not we can end this right now'
Close the door, lay down upon the floor
And by candlelight,
make love to me through the night
'What are you talking about Akito of course I am happy with you' Shuichi said wondering what was wrong.
'I have to know. Is you being with me remind you of him' Akito trembled. Shuichi knew exactly what he meant
'No no no Akito don't do this, not know' Shuichi pleaded, taking a step towards the shaking man.
'NO I WANT YOU TO TELL ME NOW' Akito shouted causing Shuichi to pause 'ALL THIS TIME WAS IT A LIE. WAS I THE ONE MAKING YOU UNHAPPY? WAS I THE ONE PULLING YOU BACK' Akito shouted once more. He could feel the tears well up in his eyes but he was man enough to not let them fall. Shuichi watched in sadness as the man he had come to love so dearly break down in front of him. He hated to se him like this, the once strong Akito had been brought to his knees and it was all his fault. If only he had told him how he felt a long time ago. He had to help him and there was only one way…
'Akito'
Cause I have runaway
I have runaway, yeah…yeah
I have runaway, runaway
I have runaway with you
Akito look up with wide eyes and was wondering I he had imagined it. The soft voice that spoke his name. The voice he had waited so long to here.
'Shuichi I…'
'You listen to me you idiot' Shuichi walked over to Akito and grabbed him by the shoulders 'there has never been a time when I ever thought that. You are you. Ain't you the one who is always telling me to be myself well now its your turn'
'But I am the one pulling you back from truly moving forward. I will always be the constant reminder of the pain you suffered and I would rather you leave then let it continue'
'No I can't to that' Shuichi said with a grin
'Why not' Akito said angrily
'Because I love you silly'
Cause I'm falling in love with you
No never, I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you…
With you…
'What did you say'?
'I said I love you silly' and before Akito could respond Shuichi swooped down and captured Akito's lips with his own. Akito moaned into Shuichi's mouth and kissed back with equal force and wrapped his arms around Shuichi's neck. After a couple of minutes they broke apart and Akito rested his forehead against Shuichi's and sighed in contentment
'Well I guess that's one way to put it' Akito laughed lightly
'I'm sorry' Shuichi whispered as if he spoke to loud it would break the peaceful silence around them
'For what'
'For putting you through this'
'No I'm sorry for getting carried away' Akito said stepping away
And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah…yeah
I would runaway
I would runaway with you
'Are you all right now' Shuichi asked. He lifted his hand to touch Akito's cheek.
'Yes fine' Akito said, a blush spreading across his face.
'Where's Monica tonight'
'May offered to take her for the night'
'Really then shall we go home then' Shuichi said and took Akito's hand in his and they walked out of the courtyard into the night.
Cause I'm falling in love with you
No never, I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you
Yuki sat in his chair looking out into the night sky, his writing long forgotten. He reached over for the can of beer on the table and brought it to his lips.
Was it really for his benefit or your own
Yuki scowled and took a sip of beer to drum out the words.
But you did love him
Suddenly Yuki's face softened and he turned back to look at the night sky.
'Yes I did'
Falling in love with you
No never, I'm never gonna stop
falling in love with you
The shadows of the night danced over the two lovers as they gave themselves up to each other. There emotions whirling up inside of them ready to break free in a moment of happiness. Each moving in time with each other's heart beat.
A moan, a pant, and then a small cry of passion.
'Shuichi'
With you my love
With you….
To be Continued
Well I hope you enjoyed that little piece because it took me a better part of four days to get that right so I hope it was good. I used the lyrics from Runawayfrom The Corrs. I listened to this song so many times to get it right I think I sing it in my sleep so enjoy and remember to review.