Tetsu X Hyde

Author : Adi-Chan ( adichan@jps.net )

Web Site : visual dream

Pairing : tetsu x hyde

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Author's notes :

Minna-san,

Domo Arigatou for taking time out to read my TetsuxHyde fic. I've had many good reviews about it for the past two years of its existence and I hope to win your good review too. I recently REVISED all the chapters and here you will find added parts and more clear detail to the story. No other website has my revised story besides my personal website; VISUAL DREAM and pook's website REINCARNATION.

Revising the story is something that I've thought out carefully since I want to make this fic as real-life as possible and make the characters act like their true selves. But please, don't get me wrong.... everything in this story is PURELY fictional. I just used some real L'Arc facts to twist the story around. Hahaha. So if you are a Laruku member, PLEASE don't be offended! This story was just made for fans that like the "TetsuxHyde" saga. I just wanted to add my influence to it. ^o^

The story takes place in 1998, just after the first part of their LIGHT MY FIRE TOUR ended. The members took a three week vacation to rest and do whatever they want. But little did they know this vacation would start something that would change all their lives, especially Hyde and Tetsu's. Even though they lead their own separate lives, they still have a deep connection to one another. Hidden feelings start surfacing and memories of the past start haunting them. Will these feelings finally bring them together and show them their destiny? Is their relationship really meant to be or is it just a door back into their past?

....READ THE STORY!!! ^o^

Any comments and suggestions are welcome!

 

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- Part 6 -

 

Three weeks later...

"Oh, PLEASE take that footage out!" Tetsu begged as everyone in the editing room laughed at the close-ups of the sticker on his bottom. The bassist couldn't help but blush as everyone started to laugh and joke at how funny Hyde's prank was. Tetsu himself wasn't too happy when he first found it on his shorts, but he hoped no one knew the real meaning of the sticker. It sure explained why the crowds were screaming wildly.

"Don't worry Tetsu, we all decided to just add the footage of Osaka Dome and Kokuritsu Yoyogi Daiichi Taiiku-kan into the final video." The tech producer assured, "There's no sticker parts in there."

"Why don't you just leave ONE shot from the Yokohama Tour, ne! Just for laughs!" Ken giggled, leaning back into his chair as Yukki agreed.

"No...not as long as I'm in the band, you won't!" Tetsu smiled nervously, looking back at his band mates. Hyde was not around since he complained of a headache, so he stayed behind at the hotel while the other members went to see an overview of the last concerts.

"How about the backstage clips? Will we include as much as we did in Heavenly Films?" Ken asked one of the editors.

"Well...." one editor answered, "We will probably only get to fit two segments of clips since there is so much concert planned to be put on here."

"Make sure none of the backstage clips has the sticker!" Tetsu laughed.

"Haido was pretty sneaky to get you through all those concerts, ne!" Yukki said, standing up and stretching, "How did you not know he put it on you?"

Tetsu looked at Yukki and turned different shades of red as Ken started to laugh uncontrollably. The courageous leader just shook his head and smiled, saying nothing to answer the obvious.

"Nee, I'm gonna go out and find a place to eat some dinner, you guys wanna come?" Ken asked, looking at Yukki and Tetsu.

"I'll come!" Yukki said walking over to Ken, "How about you, Tetchan?"

"Oh, I was going to go back to the hotel to check up on Haido..."

"Ohhh, Okay..." Ken grinned again, "Are you sure? I'm going for sushi...my treat!"

"HONTOU?!" Yukki looked at Ken, surprised. It wasn't too often Ken treated his band mates.

"No, it's okay...maybe next time. I kind of promised Hyde I'd return as soon as we're finished here."

"Awww..." Ken smiled, "How sweet!"

"You'd do the same!" Tetsu said, playfully hitting Ken's arm.

"Yeah..yeah.." Ken nodded, "You and Hyde didn't have any time alone the past three weeks, so we'll give you two ALONE time!"

"It's not like that!" Tetsu said, embarrassed as he looked down at the ground.

"Don't be shy Tetchan!" Yukki grinned, "Ken and I don't mind. Hyde even told us he wanted to be alone with you after the tour was over."

"Really?" Tetsu looked up surprised.

"Yup." Ken sighed, "So me and Yukki will go off and find something else to do..."

"...gomen..." Tetsu looked at his two band members bashfully.

"Tetchan, why are you sayin' sorry for? Go on now!" Ken playfully scolded, "We'll see you tomorrow morning, ne!"

 

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"Haido?" Tetsu whispered, gently closing the door behind him. He walked into the vocalist's dark hotel room, using the key Hyde gave to him earlier that day. The sundown was shut out purposely by the dark linen curtains and the figure on the bed still lay there unmoved. Tetsu walked up to the side of the bed and sat down, looking over the smaller man as he peacefully slept.

Hyde felt something near him and opened his eyes slowly, he saw a blurred figure above him and rubbed his eyes... "Techan?"

"Yeah, I'm finally back..." Tetsu smiled, placing a kiss on Hyde's cheek.

"So...how was it? The video?" Hyde asked, "Did you keep the footage with the sticker?"

"No way..." Tetsu laughed, "I made sure they took that out!"

"Awwww...." Hyde giggled, "Are you still mad about that?"

"Haido, that was three weeks ago, I'm not mad..." Tetsu said softly, "I'm just glad the tour is finally over..."

"Me too...." Hyde said, "I think that headache I had was an accumulation of all the stress, ne..."

"How are you feeling?" Tetsu ran his hand through Hyde's hair, "Still have a headache?"

"No... I feel better. I just needed that nap."

"Did you take your medicine?"

"I don't need to take anymore of that, do I Techan?" Hyde laughed, "I'm okay now!"

"I just want you to take care of yourself, ne..." Tetsu said, "I get so worried."

"Oh Techan..." Hyde sat up and wrapped his arms around the bassist tightly, "I missed you."

"You did?" Tetsu asked, surprised.

"Of course!!" Hyde nodded, "All through the tour we had no time together. When we did have extra time, we were either doing a show or an interview."

"Yeah..." Tetsu hugged Hyde, rubbing a hand on his back, "All through the tour I kept wondering when we'd have time to be together. I kinda miss those nights at my apartment!"

"Yup, and I miss your ramen!"

"Yeah...that too! By the way, did you eat already Haido?"

"I ate something at the restaurant downstairs...it wasn't the best dinner since I was alone."

Tetsu and Hyde both started to laugh.

"So, where's Ken and Yukki?" Hyde finally asked, breaking from the embrace.

"Oh, they went out to eat sushi." Tetsu said, "They invited me..."

"Why didn't you go?"

"I promised to come back to you." Tetsu blushed,"I never break my promises..."

The band leader then looked down at Hyde's hands and ran his fingers over the ring on Hyde's finger, "I'll never leave you Hyde..."

Hyde felt his heart jump as he heard this and he looked down at the bassist who was still examining the ring on Hyde's finger.

"The ring looks good on you, ne?"

A part of Hyde wanted to cry tears of happiness because for the first time in his life he felt someone really wanted him. And for the first time in his life, he felt all the depression and loneliness go away... But, one thing was still bothering him... he had to tell Tetsu the truth about Kaori.

How can I tell him though? How will Tetsu react? Hyde felt his stomach turn as he saw Tetsu's happy face smiling down on the ring on his finger. He felt as if he didn't deserve it since he didn't have enough guts to tell Tetsu the truth. Come on Hyde. You have to tell him. NO matter how long ago that was, you lied to him. If you want to stop feeling so guilty, admit your wrongs!

Hyde kept hearing his consciousness scolding him for not telling Tetsu sooner. If he wanted this whole situation off his back then he had to face the music. This relationship meant more to him then anything and it only made sense to start it on trust. Hyde shut his eyes trying to gather up all his courage, not aware that Tetsu was looking at him doing this.

"Hyde? Is something the matter?"

Hyde blinked and looked at Tetsu, "Eh?"

"You were just sitting there with your eyes closed, I was wondering if you were alright, ne."

"Actually....Tetsu..." Hyde began, "I've been keeping something from you, for a long time."

"What do you mean?" Tetsu looked at Hyde confused.

"About Kaori..."

"What about her?"

"I...lied to you."

"What?" Tetsu looked at Hyde, still trying to figure out what he was trying to say. The back of his mind was racing, trying to think of one thing Hyde could lie to him about Kaori, but he couldn't think of anything.

"I wanted to keep it from you, but I can't lie anymore."

"Haido, what are you saying?"

"Tetsu, I was the one who broke your relationship with Kaori up..." Hyde looked into Tetsu's eyes and felt a sharp pain go through him as he saw Tetsu's face change.

"You what?!" Tetsu couldn't believe his ears.

"Tetsu, I'm so sorry. I didn't know what else to do. When I saw you and Kaori getting closer, I got so jealous that I called her up and lied to her about us and then I lied to you...not caring how you'd feel about it. I'm such a jerk Tetsu... I'm such a fuckin jerk."

"What?" Tetsu was confused, "Why...why did you...?"

"I don't know..." Hyde shook his head as the tears ran down his cheeks, "I thought if I didn't do it, I'll lose you forever..."

"What did you say to her?"

"I just lied to her and told her that you and I have always been together and that you were using her for your public image... I told her that you were still seeing me behind her back."

Tetsu didn't say anything as he listened to Hyde confess. All this time he thought it was his fault for Kaori breaking up with him... He blamed himself for something he didn't even do.

"I can't believe you did that..." Tetsu looked away, "I blamed myself for all that...and no wonder she kept asking me what my relationship to you was..."

"Tetsu, if you hate me, I'll understand. This ring isn't for me... It was for her. I took it away from her." Hyde said, giving the ring back to Tetsu, "I'll understand if you don't want to be with me anymore... But, please forgive me..."

"Haido..." Tetsu looked up at the vocalist, "I just need to know one thing..."

Hyde looked up at Tetsu, afraid of what he was going to ask. He was wondering if confessing to Tetsu was a good idea after all...

"Do you love me? Tell me the truth." Tetsu looked into Hyde's eyes sternly, though the back of his mind was frightened for asking such a question.

"With all my heart Tetsu. I love you more than anyone." Hyde confessed, breaking down into even more tears, "That's why I did what I did...and I couldn't lie to you anymore."

Tetsu nodded his head and brought himself closer to Hyde, holding him in a tight embrace. Hyde started to cry even more as he felt this. Did Tetsu forgive him?

"Tetsu, I'm so sorry..." Hyde said again, burying his head into Tetsu's shoulder.

"Hyde, I forgive you...it's okay." Tetsu reassured, kissing the side of his face, "I couldn't care less about losing Kaori because now I have you."

"I...just felt so bad for breaking your relationship up and not saying anything about it. I didn't even know you broke up with Kaori until you talked to your Mom that night."

"It's okay..." Tetsu whispered again, stroking Hyde's back, "We're together now. The past is behind us."

Hyde took a deep breath and looked into Tetsu's eyes, the tears making his vision blur again. He ran his fingers over the other man's face, gently running his thumb over Tetsu's bottom lip. The bassist looked at Hyde's tear stained face in awe. Hyde looked so beautiful amongst the shadows...he still had the same face that Tetsu saw many years ago.... the face he fell in love with.

There was a change in his eyes though...as if a burden was finally lifted. But Tetsu could still sense there was more pain hiding in Hyde's heart. All these years Hyde seemed to be hiding something from everyone and Tetsu knew Sakura was the meaning behind it. Ever since Ken mentioned the bad relationship between Hyde and Sakura, it bugged Tetsu so much that he lost sleep over it. He had to know why Sakura hurt Hyde and why Hyde put up with it.

"Hyde, can I ask you something?"

"What is it, Techan?" Hyde asked softly, admiring Tetsu's face.

"Did Sakura hurt you...at all?"

Hyde's expression changed as he wiped his eyes with the back of his hand.

"What do you mean?" Hyde looked up and met the bassist's eyes.

"Well, ever since I saw you get so upset with those drawings, I was wondering what exactly Sakura did to hurt you..."

"Te-chan, I don't know if I can tell you...I..."

"You don't have to tell me if it'll upset you even more. I just want to know what he did." Tetsu looked into Hyde's eyes carefully.

Hyde wondered why Tetsu asked him about this so suddenly, but it only seemed fair since he brought up the situation about Kaori. He noticed after confessing to that, he felt a little better inside. Maybe telling Tetsu the truth about this will help him forget it for good... He had to reveal his past to Tetsu someday even though it hurt too much to talk about it. Inside it welled up it's own space in his heart and he wanted it to go away. Tetsu had already stopped this darkness from taking over him completely, but there was still some of it lingering inside of him.

"It's been hard for me to talk about it to anyone..." Hyde said quietly "But, it's only right to tell you what happened between Sakura and I. Did Ken say anything?"

"He just told me that Sakura mistreated you. I can't believe you didn't come to me during those times he hurt you... I was always there for you, Hyde."

"But Techan, I didn't know he was mistreating me... I really thought he loved me."

"Did he ever tell you that?"

Hyde shook his head.

"It started off like any other relationship between two people, Sakura and I were happy and I thought we had many things in common. But little did I know we didn't. I was naive and it was the first ever relationship I've ever had with a guy....the first guy I was ever attracted to. I was Sakura's second male relationship. He'd always tell me what I should do and what I shouldn't do. He'd call me his little bishounen and he would flatter me with his flirtatious comments... I would even sneak out to his house every night just to be with him and I remember Ken-Chan scolding me the next morning because you were looking for me. Sakura became more important to me than the band... my life revolved around him."

Tetsu straightened up and looked at Hyde, seeing even more hurt finally coming to the surface...

"Then came the drugs. This was long before he got caught and I didn't tell anyone about it because... I was doing them too." Hyde took a deep breath, "Sakura would tell me that it was okay to do it and it would help our relationship...since we were starting to argue about things. I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't say no."

"You did drugs that whole time, too?" Tetsu asked, surprised at what he just heard.

"No... I only shot up the heroine three times the whole time I was with him. He'd get the drugs from Pero or some of his friends from the clubs and he'd give it to me only when he really wanted something. He told me that it wouldn't hurt as bad like the first time and that I'll like it even more if I was high. He knew I didn't enjoy getting that intimate, but this was his way of loosening me up."

"You mean...." Tetsu didn't even want to ask.

Hyde nodded and continued, "That's how it was. And I can hardly remember any of those nights. In the back of my mind I knew what he was doing to me was wrong... that he was taking advantage of me when I wasn't in the right frame of mind, but I couldn't say anything. He would apologize, but kept doing the same thing over and over. He then started going out and refused to tell me where he was when I asked. I knew he was doing more drugs because of his health and I knew he was seeing other women. When I finally confronted him about the drugs and the sex, he got so angry and we argued. He called me so many names and threatened to get all of you against me... saying I was a whore and no one would want me after they heard what I've done. It hurt me so much inside because he was blaming me for everything. Saying I was the one that ruined his life, I was the reason he was taking the drugs and that he didn't care about me anymore. He walked out on me and that's when I finally told you about his drug problem."

"Oh, Hyde..." Tetsu grabbed the vocalist's hand in disbelief, "If I only knew what you were going through."

"I was just so scared to tell you what really went on. I really thought it was my fault that Sakura was doing all those things. I also knew how important the band was, and I didn't want to break it up....so I put up with Sakura as long as I could. I lived in denial after he left the band... I really thought it was a terrible mistake when I turned him in. I was scared of being alone because I thought he was the only one that was ever there for me. Not until you came around and opened up my eyes, I finally realized I was wrong... that there was someone that cared for me so much. And to think I ignored you. I feel so bad about that..." Hyde placed his hand on Tetsu's, "But….like you said...the past is behind us."

"It IS the past..." Tetsu agreed, "But, I want you to know Hyde that I'll never hurt you. NEVER. You don't have to be scared or lonely anymore because I'll always be here whenever you need me. Please remember that."

"Techan..." Hyde started to cry again as he hugged Tetsu tightly, "I love you!"

"I love you, Hyde." Tetsu said softly, "I want to heal all those wounds...all the hurt you went through. I want to show you what love really feels like..."

"Show me what it feels like..." Hyde whispered, "Please Tetsu..."

The vocalist sat there looking at Tetsu, his tearstained face glistening in the low light. Tetsu didn't answer but responded by leaving light kisses against Hyde's delicate jawbone and trailing them down his slender neck. The vocalist sighed at the feeling and tilted his head even more as he felt Tetsu's lips against his flesh. After a few seconds the bassist broke off and started to undo the buttons of Hyde's light cotton dress shirt. Hyde just sat there watching Tetsu, his eyes looking down as his shirt was being removed from his body. He shivered as the cold air immediately made contact with his skin, but felt relieved as Tetsu left hot kisses at the notch of his neck. Bringing those same kisses down to a hardened pink nub on his chest, Hyde gasped at the feeling, running one hand through his leader's orange hair.

Tetsu moved back up to Hyde's mouth and kissed him sweetly, wanting the feel the warmth and slickness of the vocalist's tongue on his. Hyde opened his mouth willingly, kissing Tetsu with almost an urgency that he could clearly feel all through his body. The bassist ran his tongue deeper into Hyde's mouth as he traced his fingers around the smaller man's shoulder blades. Breaking the kiss, Hyde suddenly lay back on the bed, bringing his band leader down with him.

"Tell me what hurts..." Tetsu whispered.

"....My Heart." Hyde answered back softly.

Tetsu slowly brought his lips back onto the left side Hyde's chest, leaving kisses at his heart to 'heal' the hurt. Hyde sighed breathlessly, it felt so good... he could've sworn he was in heaven. Wrapping his arms around Tetsu, the smaller man ran his hands over his smooth back, feeling the tense muscles shift whenever Tetsu moved. Hyde squirmed beneath Tetsu, causing his hips to move against him. This sudden action made Tetsu jerk as he felt Hyde's excitement rub next to his thigh...it was quite arousing.

Tetsu heard another gasp come from Hyde as he started to trail his tongue down the middle of his vocalist's chest. He stopped right below his bellybutton and started kissing along the rim of Hyde's leather pants. Not knowing what to do at this point, Tetsu kissed Hyde again while his hands gently explored the region below.

"mmmnnnnnn..." Hyde moaned, feeling Tetsu's hands at the most aroused part of his body. In the back of his mind he was wondering why Tetsu stopped at the rim of his pants when he did. So, without hesitation Hyde brought his hand on Tetsu's and guided him back to the top button of his pants, hoping he'd get the idea.

Tetsu felt Hyde's hand lead him back up to the buttons of his pants. The bassist then started to undo the buttons slowly, hoping he was doing what Hyde wanted. He then felt Hyde smile during the kiss.... a sure sign that Tetsu was doing what he was supposed to.

After a few frantic seconds of trying to get the buttons undone, Tetsu finally pulled Hyde's pants down and discarded them onto the floor. Hyde's moans were gradually becoming louder as Tetsu returned his hand back under the other man's boxer shorts. His sleek fingers made contact with Hyde's aroused flesh. It was hard and warm...something that felt so different to Tetsu as he ran his hand up and down it, causing Hyde to move under him even more. He felt Hyde's hands grab at his shoulders and pull him close as Tetsu continued to touch him tenderly.

"... ahh Tetsu.... unhhh..." Hyde groaned, feeling his inner being exploding with pleasure at the feeling of Tetsu touching his body. He wanted more and urged Tetsu to kiss him once more on the lips. Tetsu's mouth made it's way back up the vocalist's neck and brought his lips to meet with Hyde's. In between his gasps Hyde kissed Tetsu lovingly, trying to give him the same pleasure with his mouth that Tetsu was giving him with his hands.

"Haido..." Tetsu murmured, kissing Hyde's jaw slowly. He brought his free hand to intertwine fingers with Hyde's as he continued his hand movements at the lower part of the smaller man's body. Hyde grabbed Tetsu's hand tightly, trying to take in all the unbelievable pleasure at once. He couldn't believe how Tetsu was making him feel...

Suddenly Tetsu stopped his hand movements below Hyde's waist, causing Hyde to look up at Tetsu, begging him not to stop. Tetsu brought his hand back up to caress Hyde's face lovingly as his heavy breathing filled the room. The bassist sat up and started to pull his shirt over his head, throwing it on the floor. Hyde looked at him from the bed, admiring his beautiful white chest. He was wonderfully slim and had a firm stomach, his arms were long and his strong fingers started to undo his shorts.

After a few seconds, Tetsu was stark naked, laying next to Hyde. Hyde turned his head looking deep into his eyes, totally mesmerized at the magnificent expanse of naked flesh right next to him. Tetsu brought his lips to Hyde's and kissed him lightly as he ran one hand down his chest, to his stomach and finally to his boxer shorts.

"May I love you?" Tetsu whispered seductively into Hyde's ear. The vocalist looked up at the other man and nodded his head slowly, sighing as Tetsu encircled his bellybutton with his finger.

"Love me, Tetsu..." Hyde said breathlessly, his eyes clearly showing pleasure.

Tetsu then made his way down to Hyde's abdomen, and brought his hand to pull off the light airy material which was covering the most active part of the smaller man's body. The vocalist shifted a bit so that Tetsu could pull them completely off. As he dragged the boxers off Hyde's body finally, Tetsu began to place numerous kisses along Hyde's pelvic bone to his soft thighs.

"....please Techan...." Hyde couldn't take it anymore and grabbed one of Tetsu's hands, bringing it to his mouth. Tetsu moved back up to Hyde's neck and started to suck at the skin there lightly. Hyde brought Tetsu's long slender fingers into his mouth, running his tongue over them slowly until he finally released them and lead Tetsu's hand back down between his legs. Tetsu's mind was spinning as he felt Hyde's urgency. He still had no idea what to do, but obeyed Hyde's body language. He felt his own excitement gather up within him, making him feel hot.

Tetsu moved his now slick fingers over Hyde's throbbing manhood, he then brought them lower and gently rubbed the tender skin he found there. Hyde was bucking against him, waiting for him to stick his fingers inside...wanting Tetsu to enter inside him.

A sudden cry of pleasure filled the room as Tetsu finally moved his fingers inside Hyde, gently teasing the tight moist warm flesh he found there. Hyde himself felt like he couldn't breath. A mixture of pain and pleasure surging through his body at once as Tetsu kissed his lips repeatedly, moving his fingers deeper within Hyde. The vocalist wrapped his arms around Tetsu, balling his hands into fists as the bassist's fingers penetrated in and out of his body.

Hearing Hyde's cries and the amazing texture of smoothness at his hands, Tetsu felt himself harden up. In the back of his mind he still wasn't sure what to do. The heat between their bodies started to rise as Hyde wrapped his legs tightly around Tetsu's waist.

"Tetsu...I...love you..." Hyde managed to get out between his gasps. His face twisted with discomfort as Tetsu finally pulled his fingers out of his body. Tetsu then faced Hyde, a look of worry coming across his face. Hyde noticed this and caressed the other man's face softly,

"What's the matter?"

"Hyde, is it alright?" Tetsu asked timidly, trying to talk in between his sighs. Hyde couldn't understand what Tetsu was talking about until he felt Tetsu's shaft hard and ready next to his thigh. A slight smile came across Hyde's face as he kissed the bassist on the lips.

"Tetsu, it's okay..."

A look of relief appeared on Tetsu's face as Hyde told him this and he started to kiss Hyde's face. Hyde positioned himself under Tetsu, bringing his knees up higher and wrapping one leg around Tetsu's body securely.

Tetsu then started to enter Hyde's body slowly, gritting his teeth as he felt Hyde tighten around him. Though the position was rather awkward, he never knew something like this was possible for two men and the feeling was so incredible. Hyde then let out a cry, feeling the years of emptiness in his body getting filled by Tetsu. The feeling of Tetsu inside him...the feeling of the love surging upwards into his body was making him feel as if his head would explode any second.

"Aaaaa...aaa!" Hyde cried out, hugging Tetsu closer to him as he felt this magnificent bulk taking over inside of him.

"Hyde...mmmphhh..." Tetsu moaned as he finally sunk into Hyde. He felt the other man grip his body tightly against his. Hyde was breathing rapidly as the sweat dripped from his face. He opened his eyes slowly, feeling Tetsu's lips trace over his cheek.

"Hyde....I love you...so much..." Tetsu sighed, gently running one hand over the shorter man's arousal again... "Does it hurt you?" Tetsu studied Hyde's face, noticing the redness in his cheeks.

"No, you're not hurting me at all Tetsu. It feels so...good... I never knew it could feel this way...motto aishite..."

Tetsu smiled as he kissed Hyde's lips.

Tetsu then started to move his hips back and forth, creating wonderful spasms of pleasure to flow through both their bodies. Hyde's cries were filling the empty room with his declaration of love for the other man as Tetsu continued moving faster and faster. He shut his eyes and gripped Hyde's shoulders, moving wildly, feeling Hyde's legs collapse apart.

"Nnn...faster...motto tsuyoku...." Hyde bit his lip.

"....yes....haido...ikisou da..." Tetsu groaned.

Finally Tetsu came, it felt as if his whole soul escaped his body and entered Hyde in one big rush. Hyde let out a shrill cry, throwing his head back at the immense surge of ecstasy going through him. He felt his own shaft release it's tension at Tetsu's hands which were gently stroking it through the whole experience. The warm liquid that escaped his body dripped down his stomach and hips.

"Aaah...Tetsu....tetsu......" Hyde said between uneven gasps, running his hands over his lover's back.

Tetsu collapsed on top of Hyde, his head resting against Hyde's shoulder as his hot breath gasped for air. Hyde brought his hands up to tangle into Tetsu's soft orange hair, stroking his head lovingly. The bassist brought a hand up to encircle Hyde's waist, bringing him closer to him.

"...Haido...." Tetsu said breathlessly, taking in the moment as he finally pulled out of Hyde. Afterwards he lay on his back, turning his head and looking longingly at his lover next to him. Hyde gave a sweet grin as he came over and cuddled next to Tetsu, letting the other man bring him in close. Hyde lay his head on Tetsu's chest hearing the other man's breathing going back to normal. He noticed that Tetsu's heartbeat was still beating rapidly like his own.

"I love you..." Hyde smiled, circling his finger around one of Tetsu's sensitive nipples.

Tetsu then laughed softly, turning his head and kissing Hyde on the forehead.

"I think this belongs to you..." Tetsu smiled, flashing the ring up into Hyde's view. The smaller man's eyes brightened up as Tetsu reached for his left hand and slipped the ring back where it belonged. Before Hyde could admire his hand with the beautiful ring back on it, Tetsu kissed his hand softly.

"Tetsu..." Hyde sighed, "I just want to lay here forever with you...hanaretakunai..."

"I do too..." Tetsu whispered, running his fingers along Hyde's neck, "This experience was just so incredible..."

"Is this what love is?" Hyde asked quietly.

"I believe it is..." Tetsu nodded before kissing Hyde once more, gently rocking him to sleep under the cool white sheets.

"Techan..." Hyde said, securely holding onto Tetsu until he finally fell into a deep sleep.

Tetsu just lay there in bed, listening to Hyde's steady breathing as he held Hyde next to him. He still couldn't believe any of this was happening. Hyde was finally his and he couldn't ask for anything more. With that final thought, Tetsu closed his eyes and drifted to sleep...

 

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" 'Morning, you two!!" Ken grinned as Tetsu and Hyde entered the small cafe, seating themselves down. The guitarist noticed both his band members wearing dark shades on a not so sunny day. Tetsu was wearing his usual shirt and shorts outfit as Hyde wore a loose cotton shirt with a pair of jeans.

"Hey Ken-chan!" Tetsu greeted his band member as Hyde acknowledged him with a smile.

"Yukki will be down in a sec. He had some trouble with his toilet this morning, so I let him use the one in my hotel room." Ken laughed, "I've never seen a guy so desperate to take a shit!"

"Err...okay Ken-chan, I don't think Yukki wanted us to hear about this!" Tetsu sweat dropped.

"Nah, he doesn't mind." Ken shrugged, "What about you two? Did you two have a nice time last night?"

Hyde and Tetsu looked at each other and blushed. Ken eyed them warily, knowing something definitely went on last night. Tetsu took off his shades and smiled.

"Yes, Hyde and I had a great time alone without you two around!"

"I'm sure you did!" Ken winked, "Spare me the details!"

Hyde started to giggle as Ken made faces at them until a waitress came up to pour them some coffee and take their orders. Tetsu and Hyde ordered rather big meals as Ken settled for a couple of pancakes. The waitress then left the three members alone to chat.

"We get to go home today! I'm so glad..." Hyde sighed, stretching his arms up.

"I know..." Ken agreed, "I called my wife last night and she actually MISSES me!"

"Why wouldn't she?" Hyde asked curiously.

"I dunno. She never says she misses me ne. I was surprised!"

"At least you know she'll be really happy to see you." Tetsu said.

"Yeah...and you know what THAT means!" Ken winked wickedly, making the other two members shift in their seats.

"Right when we return, I have to start packing my stuff up." Tetsu exclaimed, "I called up my landlord the other day and told him I'd be moving out as soon as I can."

"That's a lot of work, ne!" Ken snickered, "I hope you hired a moving crew!"

"Oh, I did! Well, actually Hyde did for me." Tetsu smiled as he felt Hyde grab onto his hand under the table, gently stroking it with his thumb.

"Ohayo!" Yukki announced, joining the other three men at the table, "Sorry I took so long."

"No prob. I told them what happened!" Ken grinned as Yukki looked at him shocked.

Finally the food came around and everyone started to eat immediately. Yukki noticed Tetsu and Hyde eating very fast, finishing their food within minutes as he and Ken were still on their first bites. Ken also noticed a certain glow appear on his leader and vocalist... it was just too obvious what had happened. The guitarist then nudged his fellow drummer and smiled at what he just noticed.

When Tetsu and Hyde finished their food, they sat back and looked at Ken and Yukki happily. Hyde then laid his head on Tetsu's shoulder grinning from ear to ear.

"Okay guys! You're obvious enough! Quit it already!" Ken laughed.

"What? What are we doing?" Tetsu asked, clueless.

"We're just in a good mood, ne Techan?" Hyde said, looking up at Tetsu.

"Yup."

"Well, that's good to hear. Usually the both of you are in bad moods this early in the morning!" Yukki smiled.

"Really?" Tetsu asked.

"Hell yeah!" Ken nodded, "You're the worst when it comes to mornings Tetsu! But then again, that's only when Hyde's not around."

"Aww, really Techan? You're in a better mood when I'm around?" Hyde started bouncing in his seat.

"Well I uh..." Tetsu blushed.

"KAWAII!!" Hyde hugged Tetsu.

"Yikes!! You guys, we're in a public place you know!" Ken scolded quietly.

"Nyaaaaa~~!!" Hyde stuck his tongue out cutely.

"Are you all ready to go? The tour bus is waiting behind the restaurant, ne!" One of the roadies announced, walking up to their table.

"Hai haiii..." Ken nodded, standing up, "I wanna go home! No more touring for me until next year!"

Yukki agreed following Ken out of the restaurant as Tetsu and Hyde followed behind them. Hyde then looped his arm around Tetsu's as they walked out of the restaurant, making Tetsu smile big. Entering the giant tour bus, Ken and Yukki took their seats in the back as Tetsu and Hyde took seats towards the front.

Picking up a magazine, Hyde flipped through it seeing lots of coverage on their past tour. He and Tetsu admired the pictures together, reading the article.

"Tetsu, the leader and bassist of L'Arc~en~Ciel electrified the stage with his strong bass playing backing up Hyde's awesome voice..." Hyde read out loud, "It's no doubt these two have such a great chemistry between them...."

"Hey, I like this article!" Tetsu smiled.

Turning to the last page Tetsu screamed as he saw a huge photo showing the sticker on his butt stating in CLEAR letters:

PRIVATE PROPERTY OF HYDE.

Hyde broke into fits of laughter as Tetsu stared at the picture in disbelief. Ken and Yukki ran up to look at it as well, amazed at how good the shot was.

"Man Tetsu, you'll never live out this one, ne!" Ken laughed.

"I can't believe this!" Tetsu shook his head embarrassed.

 

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A few days later....

Tetsu unpacked the last of his boxes and stood up looking around his new room in Hyde's house. It was bigger than his old room at the apartment and he still tons of space here. Hyde peered in and surprised Tetsu by coming behind him and embracing him.

"Are you sure you don't want to share my room?" Hyde asked for the hundredth time that day.

"It's alright Haido... I don't want to take away your privacy. This is your house!" Tetsu replied.

"I don't need privacy!" Hyde hugged Tetsu tighter, "That's not the reason I asked you to live with me, ne!"

"Hyde-kun..." Tetsu sighed, turning, "I didn't say anything about sleeping in this room ALONE."

Hyde's eyes widened with excitement at Tetsu's remark and he hugged the other man again.

"Techan!! Waaa...!! You'll like my bed...I know you would!!" Hyde grinned.

"It doesn't matter where I sleep, just as long as you're with me." Tetsu said sweetly, kissing Hyde's nose.

Suddenly cute little Snowdrop entered the room, gently rubbing against their legs. Tetsu picked the cat up and snuggled it near his face. Hyde then placed a little kiss on the cat, petting his beautiful white fur.

"He's getting so big and heavy!" Tetsu said, trying to keep Snowdrop in his arms.

"I know... Our baby is so big now!" Hyde said cutely, "Nee, Snowdrop? You're so snuggly and CUUUUTE!!"

"I think Snowdrop is spoiled with all your remarks Haido, no wonder he's fat! You compliment him more then you do to me!" Tetsu laughed.

"Awww, is someone JEALOUS? Hmmm?" Hyde giggled.

"Well...maybe!"

"Oh Techan... You know I love you!" Hyde smiled, kissing his cheek.

"Am I cute and snuggly too?!" Tetsu grinned, putting Snowdrop down, "Nee, what's that smell? Are you cooking?"

"Yes!" Hyde said excitedly, "That's the reason I came in here. Are you hungry?"

"Of course!! I love your cooking Haido!"

"I know!" Hyde nodded, pulling Tetsu's arm, "Come on!"

Leading him downstairs into the dining room, Tetsu noticed Hyde prepared a big delicious meal just for him. The table was decorated with lovely dinnerware and there were even candles illuminating the room with soft light.

"Hyde...all this looks...great!!!" Tetsu said in awe as he looked at the scene.

"This is for your first night here...at your new home." Hyde said proudly, grabbing Tetsu's hand and leading him to the table.

As Tetsu sat down, Hyde ran into the kitchen and brought numerous dishes of food out. Each very colorful and ethnic in their own way. Tetsu examined the food around him and served himself as Hyde looked on happily.

"Wow...this is delicious!!" Tetsu looked up after taking a bite of the food, "I've never tasted anything like it!"

"Of course!" Hyde giggled, "It's my own recipes! There's nothing like them in Japanese cooking!"

Tetsu laughed softly and enjoyed even more dishes. Both men talked through most of the dinner and recollected old times. When they were finally through, Tetsu helped Hyde clear all the plates and took them to the sink. Making sure everything was tidied up in the dining room, Tetsu went to join Hyde in the kitchen.

"That was so delicious Haido! Thank you!" Tetsu sighed with satisfaction.

"No problem Techan!" Hyde beamed, "I love cooking... By the way, I have to stop by the grocery store tomorrow! Wanna come?"

"Un!" Tetsu nodded, "Nee, do you need help with those dishes?"

"I'm almost done!" Hyde looked back at Tetsu, "You're my guest, don't worry about it!"

"You're just so sweet Haido..." Tetsu smiled, coming behind Hyde, embracing him tight and kissing his neck.

"Waa! Tetsu! That tickles!!" Hyde moved around, nearly splashing water all over the place.

"Gomen ne! I can't help wanting to hold you all the time!" Tetsu giggled.

"I don't mind...just don't surprise me like that!!" Hyde looked back at Tetsu, bringing a wet finger to the bassist's nose.

"Okay okay okay..." Tetsu grinned, "I'm going to take a bath!"

"Techan, use the new bath in my room, ne! It's westernized and really cool! You'll love it!" Hyde said excitedly.

"Eh? You have one of those westernized spa tubs?" Tetsu asked curiously.

"YUP!" Hyde nodded, "Go check it out!! I'll be in the room as soon as I'm done with this."

Tetsu agreed and walked back upstairs to Hyde's room. When he entered the room he noticed Hyde cleaned it up so well. Most of the boxes that were stacked in there before were gone and the floor was cleared of any clothes and makeup. He noticed the bed was also made nicely with crisp new cream colored comforters and lots of fluffy pillows. It almost looked like it would be as soft as a cloud. Tetsu chuckled inwardly as he saw scented candles around Hyde's room... it was really romantic.

The bathroom was in full view from the bed with no doors hiding anything. It was a modernized walk through bathroom that had a large shower, a small powder room, double sinks with marble counters and finally in the corner, a big spa bath. Tetsu looked at it, astonished at it's size and luxuriousness. He pressed one of the many buttons to turn on the water and began taking his shirt off.

Hyde finished his work in the kitchen and ran upstairs. He then heard Tetsu call to him,

"Haido, can you bring my pajamas and some underwear from my room? I forgot them, ne!!"

"OKAY!!" Hyde said happily as he ran into Tetsu's room. Going through his unpacked suitcase, Hyde grabbed a pair of his pajamas and a pair of his name brand underwear. Before he was about to leave, he noticed a picture poking out from underneath all the clothing. Hyde pulled it out slowly and saw that it was a really old picture of he and Tetsu. It was taken when Hyde was first recruited to the band. This was the same time Hyde gave Tetsu the paintings at a party that was held at his house. He never knew Tetsu would remember this time, and was surprised that a picture like this was taken. In the picture Hyde was sitting on Tetsu's lap, obviously drunk with his arms around the bassist's neck. Tetsu sat there happily looking at the camera as Hyde was making a naughty expression.

It was obviously a funny picture and Hyde couldn't help but laugh out loud. He brought it with him as he walked back towards his room. Before he was going to announce the finding of the picture to Tetsu, he was stopped immediately at the beautiful sight before him. From where he was standing, he saw Tetsu taking off the last of his clothes. His slim body was now completely naked as he walked over to the large tub and tested the water with his hand. It seemed as if the water wasn't ready, so the bassist sat himself at the edge of the tub not knowing he was being watched.

Hyde could feel his heartbeat race at the sight of Tetsu naked. It was extremely breathtaking and Hyde knew this was something he HAD to draw.

Putting the stuff he had in his arms aside quietly, Hyde grabbed his nearby sketchpad and pencil. Moving closer towards the bathroom, Hyde sat down in the corner unnoticed and began to sketch the scene before him. Tetsu sat there calmly, the whole side view of his naked body was clearly seen by Hyde. Hyde sketched madly on different pieces of paper, trying to get the PERFECT capture of Tetsu. He even caught himself drooling a bit at his subject.

Tetsu then placed his legs into the water and grabbed a sponge. His back was now facing Hyde as he was gently running the soap soaked sponge over his shoulders and arms.

Hyde turned to a new page and started sketching this pose. It was unbelievable. Every sketch he put out came out perfect. Even Hyde himself was surprised at the accuracy. He then noticed Tetsu struggling with the sponge at his back, since he couldn't reach.

Hyde snuck behind Tetsu and took the sponge from his hand, causing the other man to turn around in shock, falling into the water. Hyde laughed as a big splash of water met up him while Tetsu looked up scared.

"How...how long were you there?" Tetsu gulped audibly.

"Umm, long enough to sketch six accurate drawings of you naked!" Hyde smiled, running a hand through his now soaked hair, "Sorry for scaring you!"

"Oh no! It's okay!" Tetsu smiled, "I just got surprised...that's all... Uh, sorry about splashing you!"

"Daijoubu Techan!" Hyde smiled, kneeling down next to the tub, "Need some help with that sponge?"

"Ummm..." Tetsu's eyes shone shyly, "if you don't mind..."

Hyde smiled as Tetsu turned around letting Hyde rub the sponge across his back. Hyde was completely turned on by the sight of Tetsu's wet skin as the soap dripped down on it.

Tetsu himself enjoyed the feeling of his back being rubbed down by Hyde. He sat there closing his eyes, enjoying every second of it.

"How do you like the tub?" Hyde asked curiously.

"It's wonderful...." Tetsu sighed, the warm water was relaxing his entire body.

"You should try the jet streams!!" Hyde grinned.

"EH? jet streams?" Tetsu turned, looking up at Hyde.

"Watch.." Hyde said, pushing one of the buttons. Tetsu then jerked up as he felt powerful rushes of water shoot towards him, tickling his body.

"Waaaa!!!" Tetsu yelped in surprise as the water shot out many directions.

"One more thing..." Hyde smiled mischievously, grabbing a bottle and pouring some liquid in the tub.

"What is that Haido?" Tetsu asked again, looking about the tub. He then noticed tons of white foam coming over him, overflowing the tub.

"BUBBLE BATH!!" Hyde giggled, sweeping up a load of bubbles on his hand and placing them on top of Tetsu's head.

Tetsu started to laugh as more bubbles emerged from the water. Hyde continued to cover Tetsu with bubbles until he couldn't see his band leader anymore.

"Hey Tetsu! Where did you go?" Hyde searched through the bubbles until he felt two hands pull him into the tub. He shrieked with shock as his whole body fell into the tub and his clothes were soaked.

"TECHAAAAAN!!!" Hyde squealed, "I'm all wet!!"

"I know!" Tetsu winked, "I like you this way!!"

Tetsu then kissed Hyde sweetly on the lips, holding the smaller man close to him as they were covered with bubbles. Hyde started to giggle as he saw they were both in the tub together, splashing around like a couple of little kids. Finally taking all of his soaked clothes off, Hyde rejoined Tetsu in the tub and rested himself against the other man's chest.

"This bath tub is great..." Tetsu sighed, leaning his head against Hyde's.

"It's better having YOU in it with me Techan." Hyde smiled, nuzzling his nose against Tetsu's cheek.

"Mmm... let's sleep in here tonight!" Tetsu smiled wickedly.

"HA...as much as I'd like to...that's not a good idea Techan." Hyde laughed, finally rising from the bubbly water.

"Wah..where are you going Haido?" Tetsu asked, looking up at Hyde's lovely naked body.

"In the shower! I have to prepare our bed so we can go to sleep!" Hyde winked.

"Wait for me! I want to join you!" Tetsu said, rising out of the tub as well and following Hyde into the warm shower.

Right when Tetsu entered the shower and closed the heavy glass door behind him, he was met up with a deep seductive kiss from Hyde. Tetsu immediately wrapped his arms around the other man, pulling him really close as the showerhead blasted both of them with warm relaxing water. Pushing Hyde against the shower wall, Tetsu continued to kiss the other man until he ran out of breath.

"...aa...Techan..." Hyde sighed, feeling Tetsu's lips return to his neck. The vocalist kept his arms around the other man as the cold tiles were against his back. The slickness of their bodies was something that made Tetsu feel even more aroused as he ran his hands over Hyde. He knew it was nearly impossible to make love to Hyde in the shower, so he stopped before he got too carried away.

Hyde then got out of the shower and pulled on a robe. Tetsu got out after him and put on a soft robe as well. Drying his hair, Tetsu saw Hyde walk towards the bed and pull the blankets completely off of it. He was wondering what Hyde had in mind...

Hyde then pulled a chair over and placed it next to the bed. He then looked at Tetsu and smiled.

"I'm drawing you tonight..."

Tetsu looked at Hyde surprised and blushed. He didn't know Hyde was serious about it. He then saw Hyde beckon him towards the bed, telling him to sit on the comfortable mattress.

"I thought you already drew me..." Tetsu smiled, looking down at Hyde.

"Those were only practice sketches!" Hyde's big brown eyes looked up at Tetsu innocently, "I'm ready for the real thing now..."

"Hazukashii..." Tetsu said underneath his breath as he giggled.

Hyde smiled sweetly and brought a hand down his lover's cheek, "You're beautiful Tetsu, don't be shy..."

Tetsu couldn't help but blush furiously as Hyde sat in the seat in front of him, not saying anything else.

"What should I do?" Tetsu asked suddenly.

"Anything you want... I just, draw whatever pose catches my attention." Hyde smiled, picking up his sketch pad and flipping to a new page.

"Okay..." Tetsu blushed slightly, untying the robe's belt.

"I'll look away if you like!" Hyde said turning his head.

"You don't have to..." Tetsu grinned, dropping the robe to the floor and positioning himself on the soft bed.

"Whatever makes you comfor--" Hyde stopped in between his words as he turned his head and saw Tetsu sitting on his bed naked. The sight was so overwhelming, Hyde couldn't peel his eyes away.

"Um, what if I not look at you when you're drawing me?" Tetsu blushed, turning his body away from Hyde.

"No no no!" Hyde smiled, "That first pose was perfect!"

"Which one?" Tetsu turned.

"Here.." Hyde said, putting his sketch pad down and approaching Tetsu. He brought some pillows and put them around Tetsu so his upper body can lean on them as he positioned his legs to drape over each other.

"This reminds me of the pose I did for SHOXX that one time!" Tetsu laughed softly, noticing the semi-erotic pose he was in.

"There's one more thing..." Hyde said scratching his head, trying to figure out what it was...

"Umm...the lights?" Tetsu suggested.

"YES!! You're right!!" Hyde was nearly bouncing with excitement as he ran over and grabbed a box of matches, lighting each scented candle in his room. He then shut off the lights and a beautiful orange glow filled the room, causing a romantic atmosphere to emerge around them.

"This is much better..." Tetsu agreed, looking around. He felt so naughty just laying on the bed naked right in front of Hyde who looked like he wanted to jump on him. Tetsu just smiled inwardly to himself as he looked elsewhere.

Hyde looked up at his subject and took in a long breath... "I can do this..." He said to himself. It had been awhile since he last did portraits and this one was definitely making him blush. Tetsu was just so gorgeous, he had to force himself to quit staring from time to time as his pencil strokes went wild on the paper before him. In minutes those strokes became a replica of the person on the bed. All the curves were exact and the expression on the face perfect.

"How are you doing?" Tetsu asked curiously, as fifteen minutes passed.

"Very good..." Hyde nodded, "You're a wonderful model..."

"You know what this reminds me of?" Tetsu started to giggle.

"What?" Hyde looked up.

"Have you seen that movie Titanic? There's a part in there similar to this, ne?"

"Uh..." Hyde's mind was spinning, "I...I think so!!"

"I just thought about that right now... How strange... All I'm missing is that huge necklace!"

Hyde laughed softly as he continued to finish his sketch, adding shadows where they needed to be and putting more detail into those places that needed more detail. As Hyde looked down at his finished product, he was definitely satisfied.

"You're finished already?" Tetsu asked, surprised at Hyde's speed.

"Uh huh!" Hyde nodded proudly.

Tetsu pulled the robe back on and walked over to Hyde, studying the fine drawing in front of him.

"Oh my...." Tetsu's eyes bugged out and he was left speechless at the picture before him. He couldn't believe how detailed and professionally done it looked. He blushed slightly noticing how Hyde got down everything so perfectly through candlelight. It was just too amazing.

"How do you like it?" Hyde asked, looking up at Tetsu.

"It's... It's...." Tetsu tried to find the right word, "...SUGOI!"

Hyde giggled at Tetsu's remark and stood up hugging the other man tight, "Thank you for posing for me Techan..."

"It's between you and me!" Tetsu smiled, giving a kiss to his artist, "Anything for you, Hyde."

Putting his sketch pad aside, Hyde began to put on his pajamas and fix the bed's covers once again. Tetsu looked on as he himself started to change into his nightwear. He noticed Hyde opening the drapery of his room and blowing out the candles one by one. As he was doing that, the blue light of the moon now filled the room.

"Kirei~!" Tetsu said aloud, looking at the moon above them, "It's so beautiful..."

"Yeah..." Hyde sighed proudly before turning and heading towards Tetsu, "Let's go to sleep now, ne?"

"Hai..." Tetsu said softly before placing a long lingering kiss on Hyde's soft lips.

 

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A few weeks later... during their long awaited trip to Switzerland...

"HONTOUNI?!" Tetsu stood up from his seat in the hotel room as Ken and Yukki informed him about the news of their nomination for the Nineteen Ninety-Eight Grand Prix Performer Award.

"It's true Techan!!! Our producer just sent us a telegram saying that we've been nominated!! Our songs "Honey" and "Snowdrop" have been recognized as our best of this year, too!!!" Ken grinned.

"I'm so excited...this is like the BIGGEST thing next to Kouhaku!! I can't believe we'll be on that either!!!" Yukki smiled big.

"I...I don't know what to say... I'm so happy!" Tetsu grinned from ear to ear, "I can't wait to return to Japan!"

"Nee, where's Haido? We gotta tell him the good news too!" Ken looked around.

"Oh, he's doing something new to his hair, or so he says, for our photo shoot tomorrow. I have no idea when he's coming back yet, it's already been a couple of hours..." Tetsu sighed, looking at his watch.

"Hmmm... me and Yukki were gonna go out in the snow and maybe sled for a bit, wanna come?" Ken asked.

"I'll just wait for Hyde to come and we'll meet you two out there. I'm really anxious to see what he's doing to himself..." Tetsu smiled, "I also bought him a present."

"Ooooh!! Techan!!" Ken teased, "Whaddya buy him, hmmm?"

"Oh, nothing much..." Tetsu blushed.

"Come on! Tell us tell us!" Yukki begged.

"Alright, alright...." Tetsu said waking towards a closet, "It's just something I bought while I was in the city. It's pretty hard to shop around Switzerland...especially in the snow!"

Ken and Yukki gasped at the sight of Tetsu's gift. It was a white fur coat... the same one they saw in the store window that costed a fortune.

"You...you bought that?!" Ken's eyes widened with disbelief.

"Yeah..." Tetsu nodded, "Is it an okay present?"

"My God Tetsu! Hyde really wanted that jacket too!!" Yukki grinned, "He's gonna love it!!"

"Isn't that real fur too?" Ken asked, touching the soft hairs of the coat.

"Yup..." Tetsu nodded, "That's why it's so heavy!"

"Maaaaan...that's really beautiful Techan... Hyde's gonna freak once he sees it!!" Ken smiled, "Hey...the white fur reminds me of SNOWDROP!!!"

All three men started to laugh together as they thought of the coat and how much it DID resemble Snowdrop's fur. ^^;;

**KNOCK KNOCK**

Tetsu put the coat back into the closet as Ken went ahead and answered the door.

"May I help you?" Ken asked, looking down at a young brunette boy. He was quite attractive and he was smiling up at Ken.

"It's me!!" The boy said in a familiar voice.

"EH?! Haido?! Is that YOU?!" Ken had to look at the boy closer to see that it really was Hyde with brown hair. The blonde locks were no longer there and Hyde looked like a different person.

"Hyde?!!" Yukki came over and took a look at Hyde's new look as well.

"Is that really you Hyde?!" Tetsu asked, shocked at this new image before him.

"Do...do you like it Techan?" Hyde asked nervously, running a hand through his newly dyed hair.

"You look...great...." Tetsu grinned happily, looking at his very attractive lover. It was making him feel so excited all of the sudden seeing Hyde's change.

"Techan!!!" Hyde rushed past his other two band members and hugged his leader tightly, "I knew you'd like it better then my blonde hair!!" Hyde gushed.

"I do!!" Tetsu laughed hugging Hyde back.

"Hmph...Yukki, I think we better head out to our sleds, ne?" Ken nudged Yukki in the arm as Yukki looked at the happy couple in awe.

"Huh? Oh...Yeah! We better go..." Yukki sighed, following Ken out the door.

"Those two are so crazy..." Ken chuckled.

"Yeah, but they're really happy. I think it's great." Yukki grinned.

"Me too..." Ken agreed.

"Ah, we forgot to tell them about that one Music Show we're supposed to do right when we return to Japan, ne!" Yukki reminded.

"That's right!" Ken recalled, "But, I don't think we should go back in there.."

"Yeah, you're right..." Yukki sighed, "But, we gotta warn them about who will be there..."

"Eh?" Ken looked at Yukki confused, "Why? Who's gonna be there?"

"You don't know?" Yukki looked at Ken surprised.

"No I don't..."

"Every Little Thing and ZIGZO!!!" Yukki exclaimed.

"Ah...who cares about that ELT group. Tetsu forgot about that bitch already... But...who's ZIGZO?"

"I can't believe you don't know KEN!!!" Yukki stopped walking and faced the guitarist.

"What? Who is it then? I'll know if you tell me!"

"Ken...ZIGZO is Sakura-san's new group..." Yukki sighed.

"Sakura? You mean OUR old Sakura?!!!" Ken asked in disbelief.

"YES!! Sakura! Ex Drummer Sakura!!" Yukki responded.

"Oh shit... I didn't know he was still in the music biz!!" Ken scratched the back of his head.

"Me neither. ZIGZO is a new group and they just debuted ne. Sakura is the drummer of the band and I think Tetsu, the ex vocal of Malice Mizer recruited him." Yukki explained.

"That is SO strange..." Ken muttered, "I can't believe it..."

"So should we tell them?" Yukki asked.

"Tell them?" Ken was confused.

"Tell Tetsu and Hyde about Sakura being on the same show!"

"Geez...I don't know..." Ken sighed, "That's a tough one... But then again, if Hyde and Tetsu love one another, they wouldn't care..."

"There's one more thing though..." Yukki looked at Ken worried, "...that I heard..."

"What?"

"Sakura's been looking for Hyde..."

"What the HELL?!!"

 

 

--------------- Part 7 ---------------