A/N: Okay everyone I'm not too sure about this chapter but I think it turned out pretty okay. I'll be doing one more round of voting. Will this story be RyuichixShuichi or YukixShuichi? you decide!

Disclaimer: Me own them? (looks down a manhole to check to see if hell has frozen over yet) Nope.

Chapter 4:Late evenings early mornings

The light from the laptop screen reflected off a pair of light ember eyes giving them a warm mysterious glow. The owner of said eyes covered his face with his hands as he felt the beginning of writer's block creep it's way into his subconscious. Yuki sighed deeply. Only two chapters left and he would be finished with the newest novel. After rewriting the novel from memory the novelist realized he had new ideas lodged in his imagination and other ideas that worked with the current story line. In fact he thought it was ten times better then the original draft.

After massaging the sides of his temple he realized how late it was getting and figured his lack of sleep may be the cause of his ideas becoming scarce. Fatigue was starting to set in considering he had been up all night prior in hopes to catch up with what he had lost on his writing. The deadline to hand in the draft was less then two days away and he still had to finish the document and go over it for any grammar mistakes, retype it print it then have his editor look over and approve it.

Deciding it would probably be best to call it a night or in his case since the sun was starting to peak up from the eastern horizon a day Yuki double saved his document not taking any chances and shut down his laptop before heading into his bedroom for some much needed rest. A he passed the vacant sofa he felt a twinge of guilt clutch his heart. Had he really driving Shuichi to sleep in the park? Surely the boy had been smart enough to go to a friends or at least a hotel. Glancing closer he noticed something in between the cushions of the sofa. Pulling the object out he realized it was Shuichi's phone charger… "If his charger's here his phone must have been."

Sleep completely forgotten Yuki was about to head to Ryuichi Sakuma's apartment but stopped for two reasons. One a yawn escaped his lips and his body basically told him he needed rest and two he had no idea where the lead singer of Nittle Grasper lived. Yuki felt another yawn escape his lips before deciding he would take a short nap then contact his brother in law to find out the singer's location. His excuse- not that he needed one of course- was he was dropping off the phone charger and some clothes for the idiot.

Ryuichi snuck into Shuichi's room and sat on the edge of the boy's bed. It was easy to see the rest and warmth from the blankets was doing wonders for his ill friend… Friend did he really only see the pinkette as just a friend? Or had he been lying to himself as well as his best friend.

Ryuichi scrambled to pick his phone up. "Tohma why did you ask me such a question?"

"Ryu if you are in love with Shindou you need to stop. Shindo belongs with Eerie and you two are rivals. " Tohma said quietly. "It's basically set in stone. You are free to be his friend there is nothing wrong with that but a relationship between you two would be highly frowned upon."

"I care about Shuichi yes but I'm not in love with him." Ryuichi answered not trusting his own voice though.

"Ryuichi I know you're doubting yourself." Tohma said snapping Ryuichi out of his thoughts.

Ryuichi knew Tohma had been right. He was doubting himself but he wouldn't admit it at least not now. Noticing the light from sun peaking up from the horizion Ryuichi yawned and figured he would catch a quick nap before calling Tohma again and ask if they could cancel their recording session of Shuichi still wasn't feeling well. Whether the others liked it or not Ryuichi put his friends first before his career. He looked over at Shuichi to see the other singer clutch his pillow and let out a light snore causing him to chuckle. Ryuichi did think the other singer was very attractive and wasn't at all surprised that he had almost as many fans as himself. Sighing deeply the lead singer of Nittle Grasper headed to his room in hopes to squeeze in a nap before having to call Tohma again.

Tohma looked over in time to see the sun peak out from behind a cloud. A yawn escaped his lip and a questioned how much sleep his mind and body had actually been granted. Looking at the clock he realized it was going on 10 am. Rolling over to kiss Mika good morning he climbed put of bed. He picked up his phone to see no messages waiting for him . After setting the phone down a familiar ringtone echoed throughout the room. "Erie you have interesting timing." He murmured before answering. "Erie?"

"Oh good you are awake." Yuki said. "Look where does Sakuma live?"

"Ryuichi? Why is something wrong?" Tohma asked.

"If Shuichi is going to be staying there for a few days I figure he would need some clothes and his phone charger." Yuki answered.

"Hmm well if yhou don't mind stopping in at NG I could deliver the goods to Shindou." Tohma suggested.

"No it's okay I need to talk to him anyway." Yuki said.

"Erie are you sure it will be a good idea?" Tohma asked.

"Why wouldn't it be?"

"Well Shindou wasn't exactly in the brightest of moods when he left with Ryuichi last night. He may still be feeling ill." Tohma answered.

Yuki hadn't thought of that. He knew it was partially his fault though but he wouldn't apologize outright. He just couldn't at least not right away. But he could find a way around a direct apology and deliver the charger and clothes. Besides that, Shuichi was still his lover and he had every right to see him under the weather or not. "I'll take my chances. "

Tohma sighed before giving the address. "I better go. Mika has just woken up."

"Okay and thanks again." Yuki said before hanging up. He looked at the address, "Not too far from here. I might as well get this over with." He walked to the spare closet where Shuichi kept his clothing and was surprised to find there were hardly any clothes there. Had he really never noticed the pink haired idiot didn't have much to his choice of wardrobe? Then again he never did pay too much attention to him. 'I'll have to change that.' After gathering a few outfits and stuffing them into a duffle bag along with the charger. Once he was sure he had everything he grabbed his keys and the paper he had written the address on before heading out to his car.

Shuichi felt his head begin to pound and his stomach go basically scream at him when he opened his eyes. He had fallen asleep with out anything to eat. Sitting up he groaned when the already developing headache started to become worse by what literally seemed like the second. Looking around he realized he wasn't in Yuki's apartment on his usually makeshift bed on the couch. For the 2nd time reality hit him but this time he pushed the tears back not wanting the pain in his head to increase anymore then it already was. Looking at the clock provided in the room he realized it was already almost 11am. "Oh no!"

Ryuichi leaned against the doorframe of his guest's room and chuckled lightly. "Ohayou Shuichi."

Shuichi looked up to see his idol looking him. "O-Ohayou Saku- I mean Ryuichi." He caught himself when he saw the look Ryuichi was giving him. He couldn't keep eye contact as he shut his eyes wincing when his head started throbbing.

"Why don't we get you something to eat then some pain killers." Ryuichi suggested. "I wanted to get you something to eat before but you seemed so exhausted I didn't have the heart to wake you up."

Shuichi smiled gratefully. "Arigatou."

"How is your throat feeling? Do you think you're up to do any recording?" Ryuichi asked.

Shuichi shook his head. True he hadn't coughed one since waking up but his throat still felt sore and raw. "I don't think so."

Ryuichi walked over and placed his forehead against Shuichi's causing the younger boy to blush profusely. "You don't feel too warm so you don't have a fever though. But we shouldn't take any chances. I'm calling Tohma and K and telling them you're taking the day off."

Shuichi found no reason to argue with that. He didn't have the strength or motivation to if he had wanted to.

Ryuichi smiled. "Just let me make the call then I'll get you some breakfast." With that he headed out of the room returning a few minutes later with two slices of toast with strawberry jam. "I figured I should get you something to eat first so you can take that medicine." He handed Shuichi the plate then placed a small bottle and a glass of water on the nightstand. "I'll just make the call then."

"Arigatou." He accepted the plate. "Itadakimasu!"

A few minutes later Ryuichi reentered the room. "Well I called Tohma and told him what's going on. Also he told me that Mr. Yuki is going to be stopping by."

Shuichi looked up at the sound of the other man's name and the expression on his face darkened. "Well when he gets here I don't want to see him."

A/N: Oh boy things are starting to go both ways. if you guys want me to continue 3 reviews= chapter 5!