Author's Note

Slowly, the fan group is growing. Remember the little contest I offered last chapter? Well, there is still room for two more winner. Currently, the one shots I'll be doing for the reward include:

Gravitation and Death Note Crossover

Descendents of Darkness (need to research the series)

Kuroshitsuji (a Sebastian and Ciel pairing)

So. Wouldn't you like to see me write your idea? Then join ^^

Plus, if you want to read any of these one shots, you'll have to join, because they will be exclusively uploaded to deviant art :p

And if that's not enough to convince you, then how about the promise that there will be several more contests and rewards of different kinds! Not too mention you get to see what I look like (at least in my Eiri Yuki cosplay). That might not be such a big deal to you, but when I'm reading, I always like to have a face behind the words. It makes the story seem more real to me.

Chapter Five: Black Coffee

"Get me the hell off this boat!" Hiro shouted as he shoved past Yuki and Shuichi. Yuki stumbled as Shuichi grabbed onto his arm to help him regain his balance.

"Idiot guitarist," he grumbled as he put his arm around Shuichi, "Almost knocked me into the damned ocean. Looking around, he sighed and looked down at the mess of pink hair that was nestled into the crook of his arm. "God, I hate this country."

"Wait! Hiro! It was just a kiss!" Tohma shouted as ran off the dock. Pushing Yuki out of the way, he chased after Hiro waving his arms. "Don't be such a baby!"

Yuki tripped over himself while trying to regain his footing and fell off the departing ramp. Splash! Shuichi screamed as he leaned over the edge and looked down at Yuki, treading water and glaring up at him.

"Someone help! Yuki might drown! Don't worry Yuki! I'll get someone to save you! Are you OK?"

"Shut up and get me the hell out of the water!" Yuki shouted up to Shuichi. Running back and forth, Shuichi searched for someone to help get Yuki up. Hiro was still running with Tohma hot in pursuit. Just as he looked back up to the boat, He saw K and Fujisaki came down the ramp, holding hands and laughing.

"K!" Shuichi shouted, "You have to help us! Yuki is drowning." Sighing, K gave Fujisaki a peck on the cheek and went up to Shuichi.

Leaning over the edge, K looked down at the furious Yuki. K burst out with laughter and said, "What are you doing in the water, Yuki-san? I thought pussy-cats hate to get wet?"

"I'll shove your favorite magnum up your ass if you don't help me out right now, K," Yuki barked.

"Oh, you always know how to sweet talk me, Writer-chan."

"What the hell did you just call me?" Yuki shouted as he struggled to reach the edge of the ramp form the water.

"I read your book, Cool. It sucked." Yuki flashed K his middle finger. "You know, you don't seem to understand straight romance at all, stick with boy love from now on."

Yuki splashed some water on K and said, "Are you going to help me out, or just sit up there mocking me?"

Offering his hand, K grabbed Yuki's arm and dragged him onto dry land. Soaking wet, Yuki shook the water out of his hair and stood. Light shattered off the droplets of water that still clung to his skin and sparkled in the sun. Pulling out a soggy cigarette, Yuki clicked his lighter before growling in anguish and throwing the useless cigarette into the ocean.

Looking over at Shuichi, he grumbled as the boy's eyes grew wide. "What the hell are you looking at, brat?"

"You're all wet, Yuki!" Shuichi said as he threw his arms around Yuki's waist and buried his head into the strong, broad chest.

"Get the hell off me!" Yuki snapped as he tried to push Shuichi away.

"But Yuki! You're so pretty!"

"Pretty! Pretty? Girls are pretty, you're pretty. I am NOT pretty."

"Yes, you are!" Shuichi shouted back as he licked the water from Yuki's neck. "Everyone else thinks you're pretty! Isn't he pretty, K?"

"He looks like the fairest maiden I've ever seen," K said with a laugh. He put his arm around Fujisaki again and the two walked off the ramp.

A black car pulled up and Sakano stepped out, straightened his jacket and opened the door. "Everyone hurry! The American press doesn't know that you've arrived yet! After the mess in New York, American reporters have been trying to get a quote from NG productions, or a member of Bad Luck."

K chuckled and opened the door for Fujisaki, Tohma, and Hiro. Just when Yuki was about to climb in, K slammed the door shut and got into the front passenger side. "Sorry, Writer-chan, but there is a special escort for you and Shuichi."

Sakano bowed and got into the drivers seat. The engine roared to life and left Shuichi and Yuki abandoned on the curb side in a strange city. Tall buildings loomed over them as the sound of waves crashing against the pier thudded against their ears.

Driving up next to them was a bright red convertible, and in the driver seat was-

"Ryuichi!" Shuichi shouted and waved. A huge smile broke over his face as he ran up to look at the car. "Nice car! It's so pretty, did Tohma buy it for you as a present?"

"No, Shuichi! My boyfriend got it for me as a gift. He's so generous like that." Ryuichi laughed and adjusted the mirror and unlocked the doors. Opening the front door, Shuichi climbed into the front seat while Yuki hopped over the side and slumped into the back. The sun had dried out his clothes, though his hair still hung in wet clumps.

"You're boyfriend bought you a car?!" Shuichi exclaimed as he ran his thin fingers against the dashboard. "Are you two lovers? How long have you been dating?"

"Not that long, but I can tell he loves me. The way he holds me at night after we make love. The way he opens doors for me, pulls out chairs, and all the nice things a gentlemen does. Though, he does tend to bite a little harder than what I like," Ryuichi burst out laughing as he started the car. "God! I love driving so much, I think I should get my license."

Yuki went silent and pale as the car peeled off the curb and injected itself into the heavy traffic. This was going to be a long ride.

Earlier that morning:

"Now Ryuichi, today is the day that you pick up my enemies from the docks," A.F. said as he tightened a mask against his face. "Damn fools thought they could trick me by staying out of the skies."

"Yes, but, sweetie," Ryuichi said as he picked up A.F.'s hand and kissed it. "I know they dishonored you and all that, but can't we just leave them alone? We have each other, and that's all we need, right?"

Growling, A.F. turned to Ryuichi. He reached out his hand as if to smack the boy across the face, but instead only took Ryuichi;s face in his hand and kissed his cheek. "Lover," A.F. said as he stared at Ryuichi through the mask, "Look into my eyes. Stare into them and do not look away."

Nodding his head, Ryuichi found himself falling into the violet eyes and his entire body started to float and his head spin. His only link to reality were those bright iris' and bottomless black pupils.

"Can't you see that we cannot be together happily until they are out of the picture? We must destroy them, make them beg for our mercy. You know, teach them a lesson. They made a fool of me, your lover… and you want them to pay, right?"

Ryuichi nodded his head again.

"Good, then you will do this for me," A.F. pulled out a glass vial filled with a clear liquid and placed it in Ryuichi's palm. "Do this for me and we can be happy together. Just get Shuichi to drink this. It tastes very bitter, so be sure to add it to a strong drink. Beer or coffee."

Closing his fingers around the vial, Ryuichi looked down at the small amount of liquid before looking back up to A.F.'s eyes. "Poison?" he asked.

"No, of course not. Too brutal. The joy of the kill is truly in the hunt, remember that. Just get him to drink this, and our road to happiness can begin. Make sure he drinks this, and I will love you with every last breath that I have."

Ryuichi smiled and snuggled his head against A.F.'s cold chest. "OK, lover," he said as he softly nibbled on the blue, silk shirt A.F. was wearing, "I'll do this so we can be together."

A.F. chuckled and kissed Ryuichi on the top of the head. Nibbling on his ear, he whispered, "Now that's a good boy."

Outside of a Café:

"Shuichi!" Ryuichi called out as he exited the café with both hands filled with cup trays, "I decided a warm, frothy, sweet latte for you, pilled on top with whip cream, and an Irish coffee for Yuki. Can you believed the asked to see my ID? Nah no dah!"

Yuki grabbed his coffee and took a big sip. Grunting, he set it down on the table and looked up at Ryuichi. "So, you sound happy with this new man, Ryuichi," he said as he glared at the other singer. "Does this mean your done chasing after Shuichi and all that shit?"

"Yuki, please don't make this awkward," Shuichi said as he patted Yuki's leg. "Ryuichi's feelings are his private business. Besides, you already know that I love you and only you."

"It's OK, Shuichi! He's right… I actually feel pretty bad about all of that nasty business. Since I'm so happy with this man, I can happily let you and Yuki in peace." Offering his hand, he smiled wide and said, "Friends, Yuki?"

"Hmm," Yuki said as he took Ryuichi's hand and shook it. Digging through his pockets, he tried to find a dry cigarette.

"Nah no dah! I'm so glad we can all get along now!" Ryuichi said as he started laughing, "Oh! Shuichi! I notice you haven't tried a sip of the drink I got you. Bottoms up!"

"Oh," Shuichi said with a sigh, "Actually, I'm not very thirsty right now. Thank you though!"

"But, but, Shuichi," Ryuichi said as his eyes grew wide, "I had it made special for you. Please just drink it, even if it's just to amuse me."

Giggling, Shuichi picked up the cup and said, "Alright, Ryuichi, I'll try it."

Just as he touched the cup to his lips, Yuki asked, "So what is the name of this mystery boyfriend? What does he look like?"

Shuichi set the cup down and said, "Oh! Yes! Yes! Tell us all about him."

Ryuichi's eyes just lingered on the cup, still undrunk. "He's beautiful and powerful," Ryuichi said absent mindedly. "With hair purer than snow and a laugh that could shake the moon. As graceful as a wisp of fog, but more solid than any dream."

Laughing, Shuichi said, "It sounds like you have a new song brewing about him. What's his name?"

Ryuichi looked up at the couple and began, "His name is-"

"One moment," Yuki said as he held up his finger. Pulling out his cell phone, he flipped it open and held it to his ear. "Hello? K-san? Where out for coffee with Ryuichi. Nothing much, just showed us some of the sights around the city. Mainly his favorite restaurants. Tohma wants us in the hotel? Alright. We'll be heading over shortly."

Shuichi rested his head against Yuki's shoulder and said, "What was that about, sweetie?"

"Nothing much," Yuki said as he pocketed the cell phone. "Tohma doesn't want us out in the city after nightfall, and I agree with him. Hurry up and drink your latte, Shu-chan, so we can go."

Picking up the cup, Shuichi downed the latte in almost one gulp, shuddered and threw the empty cup away. "It was alright, Ryuichi," Shuichi said, "But normally I don't like things that bitter."

Ryuichi giggled and replied, "I guess I'll just ask them to make the coffee not as strong next time."

"Sounds good!" Shuichi said with a thumbs up. There was a big dollop of whip cream hanging off his nose. Ryuichi laughed again when Yuki wiped his finger through the cream and licked it clean.

"Let's get walking, Shuichi," Yuki said as he put his arm around his small boyfriend. "The hotel should just be a block away. Goodbye, Ryuichi."

"See ya!" Shuichi said with a big wave.

"Good night, you two!" Ryuichi said with a big smile, "Be gentle with him, Yuki!" Ryuichi kept waving until they were both out of sight. Sighing, he walked out to the car and climbed into the driver's seat.

He put up the hood and sat there for a second. In the rearview mirror, he watched as his masked boyfriend leaned out of the shadows of the back seat. "Did he drink it?"

"Yes, love," Ryuichi said as he started the car. "All of it. Exactly what will that stuff do to him?"

"Don't worry," A.F. said as he pet Ryuichi's hair, "It won't physically harm him. It gives me access to his mind while it's in his body."

"And what are you going to do with that access?"

A.F. burst out laughing, "Let's just say that author Eiri Yuki is in for one interesting night!"

After Note:

-Sigh- Don't think Ryuichi is too much of an idiot, we all do foolish things for love. I really enjoyed writing this chapter. It was sort of like setting up a row of dominos (and next chapter I get to knock them over). I always love working out A.F.'s schemes. Crazy as he is, the man's a genius. I can't wait until the shit hits the fan in the story so that I'll be able to write A.F. with the full madness you'd expect from his character. Shall we talk about the pairings in this story? Well, Shuichi and Yuki (obviously), and then there's Ryuichi and A.F.. I did this pairing for several reasons, though I can't really talk about them without giving away the story, so I'll just skip to the next couple. K and Fujisaki. This carries over from the first Abusive Heart. And honestly, when I put their relationship in the first one, it was totally random. I was just typing, la la la, and randomly the words on my computer screen said they kissed. I was just like, "Um, ok… I guess?" Hiro and Tohma, lol. Don't worry, Hiro is still straight. I just thought that they would make decent comic relief in a dark story as Tohma tries to chase down Hiro and put him in the position of an uke. What else to talk about? I got my Soubi wig, so now I can really get to work on that cosplay ^^ Ttyl, and y'all remember to check out the group, ya hear?