Author: Jasmine Flame, AKA Mirai. All flames can be directed to jasmine_flame@hotmail.com
Rating: PG 13+
Pairings: Yuki x Shuichi, Ryuichi x Shuichi
Notes: Isn’t it funny how something that was meant to be silly and stupid, gets more reviews than things I actually work hard on? ^.^; Please give me more reviews! I crave them! *falls over and twitches*
Misread Circumstances
Shuichi slowly opened his eyes, blinking against the dim light filtering into the room.
“Shu-chan is awake!” Kumagarou said excitedly and Shuichi found himself being smothered by the pink rabbit.
Ryuichi smiled brightly and pulled Kumagarou away, “Bad Kumagarou! You have to be careful with Shu-chan.”
Shuichi sat up and rubbed his head, “What…what am I doing here?”
“You don’t remember?” Ryuichi asked, peering at him.
“Umm…I fell asleep. What’s the time?!”
“Don’t you worry Shu-chan. You can stay here for as long as you like. Dinner’s almost ready.”
“What—dinner? But I have to make Yuki dinner!”
Shuichi tried to stand but was shoved back into place by Ryuichi, “Shu-chan is our welcome guest. You don’t have to worry about Yuki-san. He is not a baby and can make himself dinner.”
“But I—”
Ryuichi smiled warmly and sat down on the couch next to Shuichi. Kumagarou hopped onto his lap, ears flopping around happily.
“You can do anything you like while you’re here.”
“Ryuichi…I should be with Yuki.”
“Yuki-san does not appreciate you Shu-chan. I do though. You can stay here.”
“But Saku—”
“Shh. You watch TV and I’ll get dinner. You need a break.”
Ryuichi bounded away towards the kitchen and Shuichi was left to stare at Kumagarou, who was keeping a watchful black eye on him.
Shuichi sighed and picked up the stuffed bunny, sinking lower into the couch. Yuki was going to be so mad…
Yuki stared towards the door from where he stood. Where was Shuichi? It was 7 o’clock and still no sign of the idiot. The pound probably picked him up thinking he was a stray.
Yuki smirked to himself. At least he wouldn’t be possibly killed by anything Shuichi made for dinner. Though he was getting hungry…
Yuki snarled and sat down, reaching for his cigarettes, which were all but gone.
Shuichi should be home. God only knows what happened to him.
Yuki flicked on the TV, deciding it was much too quiet. After a moment he found himself fidgeting. Dammit! Shuichi should be home!
Unable to contain himself any longer he got up to phone Tohma. If anyone would know where Shuichi was, it was probably him.
“I’m sorry it’s not much. Kumagarou and I always eat noodles though.”
Shuichi shook his head, “Its fine. Thank you,” he said with a small smile. It was nice to have something to eat that he didn’t make himself.
“You eat Shu-chan. You don’t look very well. I think you might be getting a cold! That would be bad. I won’t be able to sing with you if your throat is all sore.”
“I’m okay. I’m just worried about Yuki…”
“You’re silly. Yuki-san will be fine until you get back. You won’t make him very jealous if you are worrying about him,” Ryuichi replied before starting his dinner.
Shuichi bit his lower lip in thought, suddenly feeling very sick. Yuki would be so mad that he didn’t come home. Wouldn’t he? Maybe he hadn’t even noticed he was gone still? Maybe Yuki just didn’t care he was gone…
“Sakuma-san…”
“Ryuichi.”
“Wha?”
“You don’t have to call me Sakuma-san when you want to ask me something. Just Ryuichi.”
Shuichi blushed and looked away, “I just wanted to ask if…if it…I—”
“You can ask.”
“IfIcouldstayheretonight…” Shuichi blurted out.
“Like a sleepover! Hear that Kumagarou?! Of course you can Shu-chan! It’ll be so much fun!”
Shuichi blushed again. He didn’t feel like going home tonight, not even to see Yuki. Yuki didn’t care where he was. He was probably glad he was gone.
Shuichi sniffed back his tears, trying not to let Ryuichi know he was crying. But the older man was a lot more observant than Shuichi gave him credit for and looked up.
“You are thinking about Yuki-san again. He does not know how lucky he is to have you. I would not treat you so badly.”
Shuichi, being ever observant, burst into tears.
Ryuichi jumped in surprise before leaping to his feet and hurrying over to Shuichi.
“Please don’t cry Shuichi!” Ryuichi pleaded and sat down next to him.
Shuichi covered his face with his hands, “I’m sorry!”
“No, no! It’s okay! Kumagarou and I don’t mind if you want to cry. But you shouldn’t be sad.”
Shuichi sniffed and wiped his eyes with the back of his hand, “Yuki…he…he…”
Before Ryuichi could brace himself, Shuichi flew at him, hugging him tightly.
Ryuichi smiled and wrapped his arms around Shuichi, “Its okay. Don’t be sad. Yuki-san is mean but you shouldn’t worry about anything he says or does.”
“But I do! I love Yuki!”
Ryuichi frowned, “Then he’s a big, big, mean, jerk. You love him and he doesn’t care.”
“But sometimes I just know he needs me! He might not act like it or say very nice things to me but I know he cares…”
“Shu-chan should get some rest. You’re all worked up now. You can borrow my pajama’s okay?”
Shuichi nodded and let go of Ryuichi, “I’m not very much fun to have around…”
“Of course you are! Kumagarou loves having you here. You’re lots of fun. Don’t you worry Shu-chan.”
“You’re worried about Shuichi?” Tohma asked.
“Don’t start with me.”
Tohma smirked and sat down across from Yuki.
“Mika was quite upset I was going out this late. Especially since I’d just gotten home…”
Yuki stared at him taking an impatient drag from his cigarette. Unfortunately it was the very last in the packet.
“All right. I’ll tell you where he is, but I’m going with you.”
“What for?”
“Because I don’t want you killing Sakuma-san.”
Yuki growled and jumped to his feet.
“Obviously I hit a nerve then?”
“Let’s just go. I’m getting Shuichi and taking him home.”
“And if he doesn’t want to go?”
“He’ll go.”
“Ryuichi…I’ll sleep on the couch…its okay.”
“Course it’s not okay. Now lie down and get some rest. Don’t make Kumagarou angry.”
Shuichi smiled at the pink bunny was shoved into his arms. He hugged it tight before lying back on the comfortable bed. Surprising enough, Ryuichi’s apartment was nothing like he’d expected. It was…boring. The lack of anything remotely interesting or individual was amazing, considering what an exciting person Sakuma-san was.
Ryuichi jumped onto the large bed next to Shuichi, smiling warmly, “Good Shu-chan. You need to take better care of yourself. More sleep, more to eat and less work.”
“But I like working!” Shuichi said, moving to sit up again. Ryuichi planted his hand on Shuichi’s chest and pushed him back before shaking his finger at him.
“I know but you’ll get sick. Kumagarou and I will take good care of you, we promise.”
Shuichi nodded and looked at Kumagarou before holding the bunny out for Ryuichi to take back.
Ryuichi only smiled and took the toy, putting it on the nightstand, “He snores.”
Shuichi smiled before breaking into a laugh, imagining a stuffed animal snoring so loud it would bother Ryuichi.
Ryuichi was about to say something but was interrupted by a loud knock at the door.
He frowned and looked over his shoulder, “I wonder who that could be so late. It better not be Tohma again.”
He looked at Shuichi again and smiled, “You stay right here and don’t move. Get some rest. There’s nothing to worry about, right Shu-chan?”
“But—”
Ryuichi patted Shuichi’s pink hair fondly before kissing him on the forehead, “Sleep.”
Shuichi blushed red and nodded, watching Ryuichi leave the room before snuggling into the pillows.
Ryuichi pulled open the door and jumped back when he saw Yuki glaring at him.
“Sorry to disturb you again,” Tohma said with a smile. Ryuichi looked at him, and then slowly moved his eyes back to Yuki.
“Where is he?”
“Who?”
“Don’t play dumb with me Sakuma-san.”
Ryuichi didn’t allow them into the apartment, instead joining them outside and shutting the door behind him.
“Shuichi, ne? He’s asleep. I guess I wore him out,” Ryuichi said with a grin.
Tohma cringed, imaging what Yuki would say to that.
“You had---go get him. I’m taking him home.”
Ryuichi smirked, “Yuki-san is jealous.”
“Sakuma-san…” Tohma started but Yuki held up his hand.
“Fine. Let’s go Tohma.”
“What—we just—”
“Let’s go!” Yuki growled and turned around, stalking away.
“I hope you know what you’re doing,” Tohma sighed before hurrying after Yuki.
Ryuichi smiled and leant against the door, watching to make sure they left before hurrying back inside.