Hatori's Hidden Heartache
Christmas Special
Author's notes: I originally posted this on my DA page (see link in profile) for my friend Imawaffle's Christmas contest last year. However, since Kitty Jinxter was asking about this story I thought I would add-in this side story for all of you while contemplating continuing/posting the main story line. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Italics: flashback
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Shigure needed to come up with a plan, and fast. It was nearly Christmas and he had no idea what to get Hatori. Things had been…strained, as of late, considering what had happened between him and Akito.
"I slept with her." Shigure said. "Well, that's not it really…you see, I've been sleeping with her…but… -"
Hatori sat back, stunned.
"And I feel like such an ass because I love both of you!" Shigure continued, "and now that I know it's you I'm meant to be with, you'll probably leave me."
He knew he needed to prove to Hatori that he was the only one he wanted to be with. Hatori had said he would love him forever no matter what…but Shigure felt he should prove the same was true for him.
Shigure took one of his frequent breaks from novel writing to tune into the radio. Soon his ears were filled with Christmas music. More devious than ever, Shigure realized he had his plan.
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Hatori walked into the house after a frazzling day of job interviews. Though he had been a doctor for years, he had never had a job on the "outside" and given the state of things, he may never procure one. With a sigh, Hatori pinched the bridge of his nose to ward off a headache and took off his shoes. He was about to call out "I'm home," when he discovered the note on the door – "I don't want a lot for Christmas." It was in Shigure's handwriting. Curious, Hatori walked into the room cautiously.
Hatori was greeted with another note on the stairway. "There's just one thing I need." Hatori stood back for a moment, puzzled. This wasn't like Shigure at all. Shigure was usually a bit selfish, if not childish, when it came to presents. Worried now, Hatori ascended the stairs.
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Shigure bustled around the bedroom frantically. He knew Hatori would be home soon and he wanted to be prepared. As he prepped himself for Hatori's arrival, he became more and more anxious. Hatori didn't listen to a lot of Christmas music…what if the whole effect was lost on him?
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On the landing of the stairs, Hatori found a third note. "I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree." Slightly disturbed and highly suspicious, Hatori headed for the bedroom with increased speed. On the door to the bedroom, he found what seemed to be the last note. "Make my wish come true. All I want for Christmas is…"
Hatori searched frantically for another note, but none were nearby. Slowly he opened to the bedroom door to find Shigure on the bed, wearing nothing but a devilish smirk.
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"You." Shigure stated: both to finish the song and to answer the confused look on Hatori's face. He gave a sigh of relief and anticipation when, with a smirk of his own, Hatori undressed and got into bed himself.
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Fin
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