A/N: Okay I'm aware I haven't updated to chapter 2 on this since June but I have been extremely busy with my other stories and events happening off line. Plus I had major writer's block and I wasn't even sure if I could continue this story. If any one is still interested I hope you enjoy chapter 2!

MESSAGE TO REVIEWERS KC: Okay you said you didn't think I should 'hold my fic hostage for reviews'. I have reasoning's behind asking for reviews for future chapters. It takes a lot and mean a LOT for me to come up with even one chapter sometimes and if I don't get any feedback on a story I'm writing I don't want to strain myself to continue it if there will be no point or if I can work on other stories at that time. I ask for 3 reviews because it makes me feel proud of my stories, it inspires me and brightens my day. (Whew) I just wanted to get that off my chest.

Disclaimer: Me own Gravitation? (Starts laughing like an idiot for 5 minutes straight. Lawyers look at each other then authoress) Oh you want to know if I'm saying it's true. Nope it's all-false and that's the truth!

Chapter 2: Major Pain and problems

"Here put him down on this couch."

"He looks pretty bad. Are you sure we shouldn't take him to the hospital?"

"We can't risk him being exposed to the media or any of the fans of the group."

Shuichi could hear voices. He couldn't see anything considering he felt to weak to open his eyes but his hearing was working perfectly and he recognized the voices.

"Tohma should I get him anything?"

"Just stay next to Ryuichi. I'm sure being watched over by his favorite singer should help him approve some. " Tohma answered. "I need to speak with the other members of Bad Luck. I'm sure they're wondering where their lead singer has been whisked off to."

Ryuichi sat down on the floor next to the couch where an unconscious Shuichi was passed out cold. He looked down at the stuffed rabbit sitting in his lap. "Mr. Bear do you think Shuichi's sick?"

As usual the stuffed rabbit said nothing in response giving that ever-lasting blank look back at the lead singer.

Ryuichi looked at Shuichi and sighed. He couldn't believe what had happened.

"Ryuichi that was good." Tohma said stepping away from his keyboard. "I think we got that track down." He turned to Noriko. "Why don't we take a ten minute break refresh ourselves and get back to work?"

Even before Noriko could have a chance to answer the lead singer of Nittle Grasper was on his feet his stuffed animal in his hands and out the door. Noriko and Tohma called after the singer who responded, "Bathroom!"

Ryuichi walked towards the bathroom to take care of business. On the way back he closed his eye and began humming a tune that had come to mind. He became so lost in the music he didn't' realize there was something or rather someone lying in the middle of the hallway and the brunette fell face first on the white tile floor. "Ouch."

Turning around to see what he had tripped over Ryuichi held back a gasp. Lying right in front of the vending machines was a passed out Shuichi Shindo. "Shuichi?" He moved to shake the other singer but received no response. "Shuichi this is no time to sleep." he shook the pink haired singer again but again received no response. Panic began to rise in the singer's throat and he reached for his phone dialing the first number he could think of.

"Did you get lost on your way to the bathroom? It's been over ten minutes we need to-"

"Tohma you need to come to the vending machines right away. I found Shuichi."

"That's fine Ryu but you can visit with him later okay."

"No he's passed out in front of the machine and he's not responding."

"He probably passed out from exhaustion. You've done that yourself a few times remember?"

Ryuichi noticed the other singer's skin was rather pale. He reached down to feel the younger man's forehead and winced. "I don't think that's it Tohma. I think he has a fever."

"I see. Stay there. I'll be there in a few minutes."

The two hanged up and Ryuichi moved to put Mr. Bear underneath Shuichi's forehead to make him a makeshift pillow for the time being.

Minutes later Tohma appeared at the end of the hall and when he saw the state his former client (Tohma is no longer president) he picked up his pace. "Ryuichi let me take a look." He said once he had reached the other two. Looking over he noticed the unconscious man was indeed very pale and his forehead was not cool in the least. "Let's take him back our room. Bad luck's recording and office is too far. Can you carry him?"

Ryuichi nodded. "Yep just give me a hand getting him on my back." With some effort and help from Tohma the brunette soon had the pinkette on his back. "Let's go."

When they returned to their room Noriko was nowhere to be found. "She had to leave early; family trouble." Tohma had explained. "Here place him on the couch." He walked over to a closet and pulled out a small blanket and pillow. "Here use these. It's a good thing I thought of putting this in here in case we ever needed to crash at the studio."

Ryuichi carefully set Shuichi who was still out onto the couch and adjusted the pillow. He turned to Tohma to see what they should do next.

Despite being rivals in the music business Ryuichi did care for the other lead singer very deeply and was beyond worried. Before he could get too lost into his thoughts he head a faint moan coming from behind him. Looking up he could see Shuichi's bright green eyes become visible. "Shuichi!"

Shuichi groaned and placed a hand against his temple. "Oh I like crap. Where am I?" His voice was hoarse and soon grew worse as a coughing fit erupted from his mouth.

Ryuichi stepped back giving the other singer some room. Once Shuichi's coughing had calmed down for the moment the brunette poured him a glass of water from a pitcher sitting in the center of the table. "Here drink this. You probably need it."

Shuichi accepted the water gratefully. He drank it surprisingly slow despite his sore and parched throat. Once over half the water was gone he looked around. "Where am I?"

"You're in Nittle Grasper's recording room. " Ryuichi explained. "Tohma and I brought you here." He stood up fast and pushed the other singer down. "No you need to stay there. Tohma's gone to talk to you friends. He should be back soon."

Shuichi groaned. "What happened? I remember going to the vending machine to get something to eat but then I realized I didn't' have my wallet. I had left it at Yuki's and-" Just the name of the novelist brought tears to the pink-haired singer's eyes. "Wah! Yuki hates me now!"

Ryuichi had heard about this Eri Yuki but never had the 'honor' meeting him. Despite him being a very popular novelist and Tohma's brother in law the singer knew next to nothing about the man. He did however know how deeply in love Shuichi was with the novelist. "What makes you say that?"

Shuichi wiped his nose on the back of his sleeve. "He told me so himself. He said I lost the rough drought for his newest novel when I didn't."

"I see. What did he do?'

"He threw me out I-" Another coughing fit came on. After a minute Shuichi caught his breath and continued. "I slept in the park last night."

"That explains this illness then."

Ryuichi and Shuichi looked up to see Tohma 'K' and the other members of Bad Luck standing near the doorway. "There you are."

Hiro walked over and sat down on the corner of the couch that was not occupied by Shuichi. "Hey I was starting to wonder if you had snuck off in hopes to avoid finishing that song."

At the mentioning of the song Shuichi groaned loudly. "Oh no! I forgot about that!" he looked over and noticed for once K didn't have his piece pointed at him. But that didn't make the situation any easier. "Great now what am I going to do?"

"Well I'm sure some strings can be pulled right? If a member of a band does become ill wouldn't there be like an extension or something?" Hiro asked.

"Tohma tapped his finger against his lips. "I'm assuming this song you are referring to is the last one on your new album?"

"Yes. I'm nearly done too. J just need the last verse and it will be finished. But I hit a block this morning cause I was getting a nasty headache." Shuichi said.

"You weren't feeling good earlier?" K asked. "Why didn't you say something?"

Shuichi looked at his manager and opened his mouth only to have a coughing fit erupt from it. "Would you have kept your toys put away?"

"No but I would have backed off a little." K answered truthfully.

Everyone went quiet for a moment and the rumbling of Shuichi's stomach cut through the silence.

Hiro looked at his best friend. "You're hungry? Didn't you get anything to eat the vending machine?"

"I didn't get a chance. And even if I did I wouldn't have been able to get anything." Shuichi answered.

"Why not?" Fujisaki asked.

Shuichi looked away from the others and explained the events of the previous nights.

"So that's why you slept in the park. Mr. Yuki kicked you out?" Hiro asked.

Shuichi only nodded. "Now I'm not sure where I'm going to stay. I was hoping I might just stay at the studio at least until I can come up with something. else"

"You can stay with me." Ryuichi offered. "I live a lone so I get lonely sometimes."

Shuichi could feel is heart rise up in his throat. His idol, his hero, his god was offering him to stay with him. Living in the same place as the famous Ryuichi Sakuma. It had been beyond a dream come true. It had been a miracle. "Are you sure?"

Everyone turned to see Ryuichi clutching his favorite toy and giving the look that could give him any thing he wanted. "I'm sure. Plus it was Mr. Bear's idea not mine."

Tohma held back a chuckle. He knew his best friend enjoyed talking through the stuffed animal to hide his embarrassment when he didn't want to own up on his own ideas. Turning to Shuichi he cleared his throat. "Mr. Shindo. I think I'll be able to persuade the president to give you a day or two to finish that song. But before I do I need to go have a little talk with my brother in law."

A/N: Is that a cliffy? I'm not too sure. If you guys think so then J If not then I guess I'm getting out of touch lol. Well if I sparked anyone's interest 3 reviews= chapter 3!