Chapter Eleven: The Only One
The night of the party had finally arrived and Shuichi couldn't be happier or more nervous. Tonight he was going to turn up as Chaos of Touching Darkness and reveal himself as Shuichi Shindo with the help of both Yuki and Tohma. He just hoped that his friends believed him. Unfortunately the only way to gain access to the V.I.P. party was to arrive with Touching Darkness as the entertainment for the evening. K was currently driving like a sane person (for once) towards the NG building probably because he was nearly as nervous as Shuichi about how tonight was going to turn out.
"Remind me again K, why are we doing this?" Mello asked.
"It's a favour to a friend." K replied watching Shuichi in the backseat fidget.
Pulling up outside the NG building, Shuichi took a deep breath in, trying to relax is nerves in case Sorrow realized he was nervous about performing for the first time since their band first started. K opened the door revealing a small gathering of everyone Shuichi knew. Twilight and Nittle Grasper were both present as well as Yuki, Mika, Tatsuha and Ayaka. He smiled remembering the first time he read that Hiro was caught with Ayaka in the park. He'd wanted to laugh and call Hiro however he'd been on tour and didn't even have a single moment of privacy.
"What is Touching Darkness doing here Seguchi-san?" Hiro asked as they walked in to the room with K leading.
"They will be tonight's entertainment."
"Indeed everyone will be watching them tonight." Yuki said smiling at Shuichi.
"Shall we begin then?" Sorrow asked.
"Why, Shuichi isn't even here yet?" Suguru exclaimed.
"I'm sure he'll turn up when he's ready." Shuichi said standing in front of the microphone. His band members were already in place and ready to play. "Let's get the party started for our guest of honour, whenever he decides to show." Then Shuichi locked eyes with Yuki as everyone began talking and opened his mouth to sing.
I don't want to be saved, I wanna go down with you
Together we will find a way to come back~ (Come back, Come back)
I don't want to be saved, I wanna go down with you
Together we will find a way to come back
I thought it was too late
I thought you disappeared
It's been a while since I believed in you
I used to have the strength
I used to just walk away
But now that I see you
It's not enough (It's not enough)
I don't want to be saved, I wanna go down with you
Together we will find a way to come back~
I'm falling once again
I'm following the way
Nothing's changed since I believed in you
I knew that you would come
I thought that I'd be afraid
But now that I have you
It's not enough
I don't want to be saved, I wanna go down with you
Together we will find a way to come back
Forgotten fears I throw away
All of the caution out into the wind
My soul is thirsty
And I'm still dreaming of you
Get out of my mind (come back)
I don't want to be saved, I wanna go down with you
Together we will find a way to come back
I don't want to be saved, I wanna give in to you
Together we will find a way to come back
Throughout the whole performance, Shuichi's eyes hardly ever left Yuki's however everyone else was too busy talking and discussing him to actually realize what was happening. Hiro and Suguru were busy discussing something while Tatsuha was desperately trying to get Ryuichi to calm down. Mika and Tohma were drinking and laughing with Noriko. Daisuke was watching his move moments on stage trying desperately to learn to be relaxed on stage.
While looking at Yuki he knew that he'd portrayed the lyrics meaning perfectly for him. Yuki was watching him with a lust that Shuichi could feel from on stage. Shuichi wanted nothing more than to simply run over and wrap himself in Yuki's arms however he was still Chaos and as Chaos he would remain until his band members left the party.
After he'd finished he heard the group applaud mostly out of politeness. Tohma walked up to the side stage as Shuichi walked off. His band members had already been whisked away by Alex who also knew of tonight's plan. Shuichi could feel Sorrow's intense gaze as he retreated into the night followed by Alex while he remained by Tohma's side.
"What is Chaos still doing here?" Hiro asked realizing that he was staying.
"Tohma~ Did you invite Chaos-chan to play with Shu-chan?" Ryuichi asked.
Yuki could no longer stand being in the background and stepped forward. As soon as Shuichi had spotted him he looked at K who nodded. Tohma smiled at both of their eagerness to be with each other. Regardless of the other eyes that remained trained on him Shuichi immediately smiled.
"Yuki~ Yuki~ Yuki~!" Shuichi screamed with his usual bubbly energy.
Shuichi ran and caught Yuki in a bear hug almost knocking them both to the floor. A heavy silence fell over the room as Yuki returned the embrace as much as possible. Everyone was now watching them both as they remained attached to each other. Shuichi squeaked as Yuki immediately began nipping at his neck and ear, running his arms over the small of his lover's back.
"Umm...Yuki, we have an audience..." Shuichi said blushing deeply.
Yuki sighed and glared at the others as if telling them to leave however he allowed Shuichi to stand on his own keeping a firm arm around his waist. Hiro was the first to step forward out of the uncertain group.
"Shu is that really you?"
"Of course it's me silly Hiro! Did...did you forget me...after only three years? Wah! Hiro forgot me!" Shuichi immediately began to wail. Instead of hurrying to try and cease his crying everyone began to laugh at Shuichi's usual antics. To Shuichi it felt as if he had never left.
"Now Ryu-chan can perform for Shu-chan!" Ryuichi shouted excitedly jumping up on stage.
"This song was written by me." Yuki whispered in Shuichi's ear as Nittle Grasper began to perform.
I'm whole with you
You're whole with me
There's something here
For us to be
In this lonely world
With our lonely lives
Nothing can conquer
Our whole love tonight.
I felt the pain and let it wallow
I felt the hate so strong yet shallow
No matter where you went
No matter where you'll be
I've got you deep inside
Warm inside me
I bled so much I thought I'd die
Believing I had one more try
But now my search has ended
Now what's lost is found
If our love is freedom
Then with you I'm bound.
I'm whole with you
You're whole with me
There's something here
For us to be
In this lonely world
With our lonely lives
Nothing can conquer
Our whole love tonight.
I cried so hard I had no more tears
So afraid I couldn't face my fears
But when I looked aside
I saw it in your eyes
No more hiding truth
To save our lies
I prayed to be taken far away
Instead of staying I ran astray
Once my legs gave out
My heart gave in
Apart we may lose
But whole we win
I'm whole with you
You're whole with me
There's something here
For us to be
In this lonely world
With our lonely lives
Nothing can conquer
Our whole love tonight
Ryuichi finished the song and immediately shouted, "Happy Birthday Shu-chan!"
"Happy Birthday Shuichi!" Everyone shouted.
Shuichi was on the verge of tears. Never had he believed that he would be accepted back by his friends as easily as this yet it was happening and it wasn't a dream. (He'd pinched his cheek half way through Ryuichi's song.)
All through the night Shuichi enjoyed the company of his friends. Even though they hadn't seen him in three years they still remembered all of his likes and dislikes however Hiro told Shuichi when they were alone that Yuki had been the one to tell everyone. Together they had played numerous games that last until midnight. Shuichi and Ryuichi were the centre of attention as he returned to his energetic bubbly self and jumped around everywhere during the games. Shuichi finally had time to be himself and didn't have to pretend to be someone he knew he wasn't.
"Next time you come to NG we have to catch up!" Hiro said when their night came to an end.
"Indeed you must tell us all about your three years in America." Suguru agreed.
"Shu-chan and Ryu-chan have to sing together again!" Ryuichi shouted in excitement.
Tohma nodded to them both as Yuki took Shuichi's hand and led him out the front door of the NG building leading him towards his car.
"Chaos. Chaos! I've been waiting for you!" Sorrow called running forward suddenly out of the darkness.
"Who is this?" growled Yuki placing a protective arm around Shuichi's waist and pulling him closer also revealing their relationship.
"Do you ever pay attention to what I do?" Shuichi laughed. No matter what Yuki said it couldn't possibly ruin his night, not tonight.
"I began only recently since you arrived." Yuki purred in his ear. Shuichi shivered at the closeness, closing his eyes in ecstasy. He hadn't been this close to Yuki in years and could feel his body beginning to react. Yuki glanced up into the glaring eyes of the man before him.
"Honestly, this is Sorrow he's the guitarist from my current band Touching Darkness." Shuichi managed to say normally.
"Are you ready to leave now Chaos?" Sorrow asked excitedly hiding his true intentions.
"I'm sorry Sorrow but tonight I'll be spending it with Yuki." Shuichi smiled.
Sorrow immediately ran forward and grabbed onto Shuichi's wrist. Shuichi froze shocked at how tight Sorrow was holding onto his wrist almost bringing tears to his eyes. Yuki growled and forcefully pulled Shuichi out of Sorrow's hold examining his wrist. He couldn't see anything apart from red finger marks yet knew by tomorrow it would turn into a nasty bruise that he would have to hide. Without even allowing Sorrow another word Yuki pulled Shuichi away from Sorrow and towards his car careful not to harm his other wrist.
"I won't allow this Shuichi. I won't allow you to be taken away from me. It is time for an intervention." Sorrow growled turning around and walking into the night.
"Yuki this night has been perfect!" Shuichi shouted as he jumping off of Yuki's back, his usual energy back after the shock.
"Almost perfect." Yuki corrected him, kissing his wrist gently. Shuichi couldn't help but giggle silently. He loved the new Yuki who showed more affection yet was still as fiercely protective as before.
As soon as Shuichi had entered the familiar apartment he felt Yuki's arms wrap firmly around him. Yuki rested his head against his lover's shoulder breathing in the all too familiar scent of strawberries. He felt Shuichi shudder under him when he breathed against Shuichi's ear.
"Never leave my side again, brat." Shuichi smiled at his nickname. Before it had annoyed him but now it made Shuichi's stomach flutter. Turning around, Shuichi kissed Yuki gently savouring the moment like it was his last.
"You are the only one I shall ever love." Yuki growled at the words playfully and couldn't wait a second longer. Without a warning, Yuki picked his lover up and threw him over one shoulder while beginning to undo the buttons on his shirt.
"Hey that's my job!" Shuichi complained as he heard the buttons pop.
"Not tonight." Yuki said not taking his eyes away from his destination. Shuichi gulped and gave a nervous laugh. He'd forgotten this side of Yuki and willingly allowed his lover to drop him unceremoniously on the bed. Before he could even get comfortable on the bed Yuki was on top of him pulling Shuichi's shirt off only for it to join Yuki's on the floor. Slowly Yuki began kissing his neck then began nipping the skin on his collar bone earning a squeak from Shuichi.
"Tonight is all about you." Yuki said pausing. Shuichi felt Yuki moving further down and allowed a small moan to escape his lips. Yuki looked up to see Shuichi's eyes glistening with lust and ecstasy. Indeed tonight was all about Shuichi and Yuki would never let him go.
Hiya! Yay another chapter down! And plenty to go... I hope... I enjoyed writing this chapter and couldn't stop that would explain the length! *sighes* The first song is Not Enough by Lacuna Coil and the second is Whole by Princess Ai. By the way I'm pretty sure Whole is missing some lyrics *cries*
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Special thanks to GoDrinkPinesol624 for sending song suggestions! They are awesome!
~MidnightEmber~