A/N: Okay first off want to apologize for the lengthly update again. was busy with holidays and I developed (and am still suffering from) a cold. Before we get to the chapter I do need to let one of my newest reviewers Yoitelover2000 know that despite all the interesting 'suggestions' you gave this fic is a concrete ShuichixRyuichi story after all the votes that were given. Now a bit of a spoiler, i'm not saying there won't be any Yukixshuichi action but this will be focused mainly on Shuichi xRyuichi, I asked for the votes and this was the result. Also there have been questions regarding Ryuichis' behavior. I honestly thing if Ryuichi is truly worried about someone he will act more mature and since it's Shuichi that intensifies. Hopefully that's understandable. To everyone else thank you so much for all the reviews and please stick with me. I am so glad I can keep you all entertained and I do apologize for the lengths of the chapters. i don't get too much time to write. Well without further ado, here is chapter 6!

Disclaimer: I own a Gravitation keychain that is sitting next to my edward elric keychain, that's about it lol.

Chapter 6: Visits, Lyrics and Decisions

Hiroshi Nakano lightly knocked on the door of the vice president of NG studios and waited patiently to be answered. When he heard the okay he opened the door. "Excuse me Mr. Seguchi."

Tohma turned around in his desk chair so he was no longer facing the windows and smiled that all too devious smile of his. "Ah Mr. Nakano, to what do I owe this pleasure?"

Hiro had never had any reason to confront his boss alone before so he had never had to face that overpowering aura the genius gave off. Now he understood why Mr. Sakano was the way he was around him before Mr Seguchi had given him the position as President of NG studios. "The other day you mentioned that Mr. Sakuma is taking care of Shuichi right now. Well I was just wondering if you had heard anything from him. I'm having trouble getting in contact with Shuichi and I want to see if he's doing okay."

Tohma smiled, "It has been a few days since they returned to the studio. Perhaps it would be best if we pay them a visit. Besides like Bad Luck, Nittle Grasper does have work to do on their newest album and where would either band be without the lead vocalists?" he stood up and walked around the desk. "If you like you may accompany me."

Hiro nodded, "Thank you."

The two headed out to the VPs' car and both climbed into the vehicle. The ride to their destination was silent seeing as how neither had anything to say to the other and as far as he was concerned Hiro was perfectly fine with that. He was still feeling highly intimidated by his boss. Once they had arrived at their destination Hiro followed Tohma into a large apartment building.

Tohma buzzed number 23 and waited patiently for an answer.

"Yes?"

"Ah, good, you're home. It's Tohma and Mr. Nakano-"

"Huh, what's Hiro doing here?"

"Hey you get back in bed, oh okay well finish up and then get back in bed."

The blonde and redhead looked at each other when they heard Shuichi's voice in the background. "Would be all right if we came up?"

"Of course the door will be unlocked so just let yourself in."

Tohma waited for the door to be buzzed open and he let himself and his tagalong into the building. Looking over he noticed the look of confusion on the guitarist's face. "Is there something wrong Mr. Nakano?"

"Um, correct me if I'm wrong Mr. Seguchi but didn't you ring the button for someone named, 'Takashi Sakumoto?" Hiro asked.

"Yes I did why-" Tohma began the caught on easily. "Oh, that is Ryuichi's alias. You see Ryuichi wished to stay in an apartment like everyone else but in order to keep the press and paparazzi from finding out his living coordinates he has to live here under a different name. The landlord knows who he is and agreed with the idea as to keep the rest of the tenants from being bombarded by press and paparazzi."

Hiro nodded, "I see, that makes sense." The two stopped in front of door number 23 and let themselves in as they were instructed earlier. Seconds later Tohma was nearly knocked over by a blur of brown and pink.

"Tohma!"

Tohma wrapped his arms around his best friend's waist. "It's good to see you again Ryuichi. You hadn't called so we decided to check up on you."

"Kumagoro wanted to spend alone time with Shuichi." Ryuichi said smiling.

"That's all very well but you should have checked in." Tohma lightly scolded the other man.

Hiro by this time had grown used to Mr. Sakuma's childish antics so the way the man was acting didn't faze him. '"Um where is Shuichi?"

"Oh he's in bed right now. I told him he needed to get more rest. You can go see him!" Ryuichi said. "He's in the 2nd door on the left."

Hiro nodded his head in thanks and headed towards the mentioned door. After knocking twice he let himself in and stopped when he saw Shuichi sitting up in bed with a notepad balanced on his knee. He had his eyes closed an was humming the newest tune for their album "So much for being sick."

Shuichi opened his eyes. "Hiro!"

Hiro walked over and sat down. "Don't get out of bed. If you're still sick you need to keep warm. How are you feeling?"

Shuichi set his notepad to the side. "I'm a bit better. I did have a fever the other day but Ryuichi helped me and it broke luckily. My voice isn't up to par to do any recording yet and I'm still coughing not as bad as I was before but I sti-"he was cut off when a round of coughs came from his mouth. Hiro reached over to hand his best friend the glass of water sitting on the table. He drank the water slowly and after a minute took a deep breath. "-self explanatory huh?" he set the glass down on the table and leaned back. "So how are things at the studio going? Are the others pretty mad that I'm not better yet?"

Hiro chuckled as he looked at his best friend. "Mr. Sakano's been a bit worried and he sends his best and Fujisaki has been working on a new piece which he plans to show you when you come back."

"What about K? How's he handling this?"

"As well as can be expected." Hiro said chuckling. "He's tempted to come over here and try to shoot the sickness out of you. Luckily Mr. Sakano talked him out of it."

Shuichi chuckled as well before sighing. "Still I feel bad for basically abandoning you guys like this."

Shuichi you didn't abandon us you can't exactly control when you get sick. No one blames you okay?" Hiro said reaching over to smack the pinkette lightly upside the head. He looked down at the notepad. "What's that?"

Shuichi looked down at the notepad as well. "Well I figured if I can't work on the songs vocally I might as well make up for it by working on them lyricall-lly."

"That's not even a word. Then again it's you so it's not much of a surprise." Hiro said laughing with Shuichi joining him seconds later. "I'm glad your sense of humor is still intact though."

The two friends sat in silence for several minutes before Shuichi cleared his throat. "Hiro, if I tell you something do you promise to keep it a secret?"

"Depends on what it is. I mean if I can get some juicy details-" Hiro cut himself of and busted out laughing. "Shuichi I'm kidding of course I'll keep it a secret. I mean I'm not your best friend for nothing you know."

Shuichi smiled and relaxed against his pillow. "Well the other day Ryuichi played an amazing song and without realizing it I started coming up with lyrics for it."

"Wait, are you saying you want to write a song with Ryuichi Sakuma?!"

"It's been a few days. What have you been doing?" Tohma asked sitting across from his best friend sipping the tea provided for him.

"Believe it or not I've been working while I'm not taking care of Shuichi." Ryuichi answered in a serious tone only used around Tohma. "I'm really starting to enjoy his company. In fact I'm thinking of asking him to move in with me permanently."

Tohma carefully set his teacup down and looked up at his best friend. "Are you sure that is a wise decision Ryu?"

"Why wouldn't it be? I'm not going to kick him out after he gets better since he has no where else to go." Ryuichi answered.

"He could easily find a place of his own or move back with his family or even with Mr. Nakano." Tohma suggested. "And there's no concrete proof that my brother in law wishes for Shindou to be away from him for good."

"Tohma after what he did to Shuichi, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with letting Mr. Yuki have Shuichi back. He's hurt him too many times." Ryuichi said, "But I guess it's up to what Shuichi wants to do. I plan to talk to him tomorrow. I think he should be over the worse of his illness and should have a clear head to think."

Tohma looked down at the tealeaves in his cup. Despite being more western than Japanese Ryuichi did know how to make a good cup of tea. "Well whatever he decides, both of hyou are do back in the studio soon. There's only so long that the deadline can be extended before we have to cancel the release altogether."

Ryuichi sighed. "I know, Tohma and like I said before I haven't been slacking off I am actually working when he's resting. I already have some new ideas for a few new songs but no lyrics as of yet."

Tohma smiled and stood up, "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it Ryu. Now I want you to call me tomorrow and tell me what Mr. Shindou decides."

Ryuichi said nothing as he stood up and headed towards Shuichi's room. "Shuichi you need to get some more rest put that away."

Shuichi's head shot up and the notepad disappeared in a matter of milliseconds. "I'd give you a hug Hiro, but I don't know if what I have is contagious."

Hiro chuckled and turned his face away from Shuichi's before pulling him into a quick one-armed hug, "I think I can risk it." He stood up and headed out of the room stopping only to look at Ryuichi, "You do anything to hurt him-" His threat was cut off when he noticed a strange look in the vocalist's eyes. "I'll talk to you later Shuichi."

The two vocalists watched as their best friends left before looking at each other. "Sorry about that, but Hiro's pretty protective of me."

Ryuichi waved it off, "No worries, it's good to have friends like that." He walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed. "I just hope you know you can add me to that list of friends if you want."

Shuichi smiled and nodded. He had always admired Ryuichi Sakuma and even being in his presence used to mean the whole world to him. Now after knowing the other singer this long he felt comfortable being around him and he liked it. "Thank you Ryuichi."

"So how was Mr. Shindou?" Tohma asked as he pulled up in front of NG.

"Shuichi still needs a day or so more to recover but when I went into his room he was writing lyrics or trying to so at least he's making an effort to continue helping the group." Hiro answered honestly. He couldn't very well say what the lyrics were for and who knew, maybe the pinkette's idea could come in handy, only time could tell though. "thanks for letting me go with you, Mr. Seguichi."

"It was no trouble. If you can see yourself in, I have to make a phone call, please excuse me." Tohma said as he climbed out of his car with Hiro following suite. He waited for the redhead to be out of earshot before dialing the number for his desired call. After a minute someone answered. "I'm sorry if I'm calling at a bad time, but I have a question. What will you do if Shindo decides not to return to you?" No surprise Tohma was answered by the sound of clattering on the other end of the line. "That's what I thought…"

A/N: okay i'Im pretty sure you guys know what happened. But either way how is it all going to turn out? I'll update as soon as I can. 3 reviews= chapter 7!