Chapter Twenty: Reform

Shuichi sat in studio thinking. It had only been two days since they had finished their interviews and something was annoying him. Shuri had mentioned to him before that he was only so unstable because of the last time he had seen Ray but by his explanation during the interview it didn't appear to him to be such a harsh reaction to any relationship. That meant that Shuri hadn't told the full truth during the interview and he desperatly desired to know the truth. Shuri was like a brother to Shuichi and he wanted to make sure that he would be alright when he returned to them eventually. Checking the others were busy Shuichi leaned over towards K who obviously knew at least some answers.

"K?"

"What is it this time Shuichi?" K said growling slightly.

For the past half an hour Shuichi had been asking him to allow them to take a break so that they could relax however he knew that they had only had a break over an hour ago so he wasn't about to allow another one till lunch. Shuichi was still just as lazy to work as he had been three years ago during Bad Luck.

"Shuri didn't explain the full truth during his interview did he?" Shuichi asked with sad expression written across his face.

K didn't know what to say. He definatly hadn't been expecting this when Shuichi had questioned him. Finally he took a breath and looked Shuichi in the eye. This was going to be a hard explanation.

"He kept some of the finer points to himself, why?" K answered.

"I want to know what actually happened to him during his break up at the end. I know he wasn't telling the truth then."

K looked at Shuichi. It was obvious that Shuichi cared deeply for Shuri. Who wouldn't when they were so close to each other?

"After the first time Ray cheated on him, Shuri forgave him instantly. He was so blinded by love that he couldn't see past the terrible things that Ray put him through. But on the second time he didn't actually break up with Ray he was a complete mess. He began to realize that something was amiss with his partner. What he left out was on the third time Ray cheated on him Ray left him without any clue for an entire month. Ray simply up and left. Shuri had no idea for an entire month."

"Shuri believed that Ray would return and would simply be sorry for everything that had occured over the past few years. It never happened and as time wore on he broke down. Shuri spent and entire month in thier apartement alone. Then when Ray returned he laughed at Shuri telling him that he was a fool if he ever thought that he'd mean anything to him. One of there mutal friends found him a day after that and helped him through it from there."

Shuichi was absolutly horrified at this. Sure when he would get annoying in the past Yuki had thrown him out or gave him the cold shoulder but this was pure torture. It was a wonder Shuri hadn't contemplated suicide after that.

"Only Tohma and I know so you'll have to keep it to yourself until he is ready to tell anyone if that day ever comes."

Shuichi knew he would have to agree to it. There was no way he could explain that to anyone who asked.

"I agree K."

Just then his band mates turned to him looking as if he'd lost his mind.

"You're agreeing with K? The world is going to end!" Hiro said sarcastically.

"Come on Shu you have to practice as well." Setsuna said.

Shuichi joined his bandmates, desperatly trying to move this dwelling thoughts on Shuri to the back of his mind at least for the time being.

Shuichi was sitting calmly on the sofa in their apartement. It had been a long day at work and he had finally been allowed to return home. Now the thoughts of Shuri had resurfaced and he couldn't get them out of his mind. He had tried to busy himself by listening to music and trying to write lyrics but they didn't hold hid attention for too long. Finally though he had settled for watching his Nittle Grasper videos until Yuki returned.

Yuki had gone down to his publisher to check on some of his books that were being published now that he had the inspiration to finish them. He had said that he would be back in an hour and if Shuichi wasn't there when he returned that he would be in trouble...whatever that meant. Somehow he doubted that he was going to be in actual trouble...

Hearing the doorbell ring, Shuichi immediatly jumped off the couch though he knew it was definatly not his beloved Yuki.

"Coming!" he called in sing-song voice.

As he opened the door, the sight made him freeze.

"Hello Shuichi-san I think we need to talk..."

Daisuke stood in the doorway yet this Daisuke didn't look alive like he once had. His blond hair was now ratty and dishevelled. He clearly hadn't bathed in days and was wearing the same clothes he had the last time he had spoken to the vocalist. Something was off about this. Whether Daisuke needed help or not was definatly thrown into question as Shuichi stepped back to allow him inside.

Checking the clock, Shuichi realised that Yuki would be returning soon and figured that it probably wouldn't be the best idea to have Daisuke there when he returned especially if he wasn't in a good mood.

"What is it that you want?" Shuichi asked cautiously.

Shuichi sat calmly back down on the couch watching the vocalist look around the room with vacant eyes. He seemed barely aware of where he was or even who he was currently with. Daisuke's eyes finally settled upon his own after browsing the room silently.

Shuichi's eyes widened as Daisuke pulled a gun out of his front pocket and pointed it towards Shuichi.

"What do I want? I want you out of my way."

BANG!

CLIFFHANGER!!!

am i cruel or what? hehe...well this is i guess the most suspense filled cliffie i have done yet...

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