Chapter Eight: Past, Present and Future

The following day Sorrow was extra clingy to Shuichi. He couldn't go anywhere without him on his arm or attached to his waist and it was entirely his fault. If he hadn't been so wrapped up in his past after the live performance he wouldn't have spaced out and returned late that night after talking with Yuki. Now he was seated in Bad Luck's room in NG with Sorrow practically pulling Shuichi onto his lap. They were only there to give pointers on how to make Bad Luck more professional however with the events occurring it seems that they would also have to play for them. No matter how much Daisuke tried he simply couldn't help but look robotic on stage.

"Chaos, how was that?" Daisuke asked after singing yet another song.

"It's still needs more work. You're too robotic. Relax on stage and sway to the music you create." Shuichi told him. "Here let us show you." He continued finally volunteering a performance. As Sorrow stood, Shuichi was dragged to his feet but instead of going towards the instruments he pulled Shuichi to the door.

"I don't want to play today." He said leaving the room with Shuichi. Behind him he heard a quick apology from Mello as Rage and he followed them to the elevator.

"Sorrow we can't just leave we have to fulfil our duties by the contract as Touching Darkness." Shuichi explained however Sorrow wasn't listening anymore.

"This is your fault." Mello said watching as Shuichi glanced back.

"Yeah, I know, you don't have to keep telling me."

Last night had been utter mayhem. After he had seen Yuki in the park he had returned to Touching Darkness' apartment since Sorrow was distraught over Shuichi being late. Once he had returned Sorrow had picked him up and carried him to bed holding him close the entire night. It had been difficult to sleep but he had managed it somehow. Shuichi knew a little of Sorrow's past enough to know that the one person that Sorrow had ever loved had betrayed him and left him alone in their shared apartment for a month before calling to tell him that it was over and he wasn't coming to collect his belongings. Now every time that Shuichi was distant to Sorrow he became extra clingy.

Shuichi blamed himself for Sorrow's current behaviour. He shouldn't have been distracted by Yuki. Yuki was the past and Shuichi realized that. To Sorrow, Shuichi was more than a friend, he could tell that much however Shuichi was no longer sure who his heart desired. His heart was split in two along with his past and his present and yet either could be his future.

This day couldn't possibly get any worse, Shuichi thought. Then the elevator doors opened to reveal Yuki. Without even considering the other person already in the elevator Sorrow dragged Shuichi in turning around as he pressed the button for the ground floor. Mello and Rage were standing on either side of Sorrow while Shuichi was caught in a hug pulling him closer to Sorrow. Wriggling in Sorrow's grip, Shuichi turned to look apologetically at Yuki who was trying to keep is anger under wraps in fear of releasing the identity of Chaos to his other band members.

Shuichi could see how hard Yuki was trying to withhold his anger towards the current situation. His heart began to race within his chest whether towards Sorrow holding he so closely or at Yuki's patience he couldn't tell. Then Shuichi realized that Yuki's condition could become worse and decided to turn away, tears threatening to spill from his eyes. When the elevator doors opened on the ground level, Shuichi didn't even get a last glance at Yuki before Sorrow dragged him out and into the already waiting limo with Rage and Mello close behind. In the limo, Sorrow was next to Shuichi practically holding him like a small child with a teddy bear. Shuichi encouraged Sorrow's behaviour by leaning his head against his shoulder knowing that it would calm him even if for only a few hours however it also helped to comfort his own feelings.

If he chose Yuki, he would risk his health continuously just by allowing himself to be near his ex-lover. If he chose Sorrow, his hear would ache for a time before returning to normal. But could Shuichi ever be truly happy with either Yuki or Sorrow?

Yuki allowed the elevator to drop to the ground floor even though he desired to visit Tohma's office located on the top floor however this meant that he spent more time in Shuichi's presence. Watching as Shuichi moved uncomfortably in Sorrow's grip he realized that his anger had raised again yet he didn't feel the need to release it yet. Whether it was due to Shuichi's hidden identity or just the fact that Shuichi was nearby, he didn't really care. Sorrow then dragged Shuichi away from him yet again and Yuki was left alone. Yuki finally pressed the button to the top floor and waited for the doors to close.

"What can I do for you Eiri?" Tohma asked cautiously as Yuki barged into the room.

"Your payment, I want your payment for your mistake now."

Tohma sat in his chair unable to make sense of what was happening and what payment Eiri was asking for. Before he could ask Yuki cut in.

"I want you to help me get closer to Shuichi through his band."

"Th-that's all you want me to do?" Tohma stuttered.

Yuki stopped to think for a second and took a menacing step forward. "Once I get Shuichi back, you will support our relationship regardless of what you think." He ordered. Tohma nodded giving in to his brother-in-laws demands. Smiling, Yuki left ready to take back the brat he cared for deeply.

It's weird but I am in a Shu/Tohma mood after I read a fanfic called Ice it was so cute but don't worry I shan't make it that pairing, I shall write a one-shot when I have time! Alright so if you hadn't noticed this was a filler chapter...*cries*...I hate writing them but they are important! This was about Sorrow's past and Shuichi's feelings for Sorrow and Yuki.

Alright serious now. I shall begin writing the next chapter with the chosen pairing so if you still want a say in the final result by all means tell me because the results shall be affected by my final decision on your thoughts of the pairings!!!

*Poll closing 28/04/09*

At the moment Yuki and Sorrow are the favs to be with Shu

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