Twisting Fate
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Gravitation › General
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
8
Views:
2,552
Reviews:
22
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
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I do not own Gravitation, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Chapter Three
Twisting Fate
Under no circumstances will this be a Tohma/Shuichi fic. They will not sleep together, screw around, or even kiss. I have nothing against this pairing, but not in this story. Eiri and Shuichi WILL get back together. They love each other, no matter how fucked up their relationship is right now. Thank you for your time, now on to chapter three.
Chapter Three
There were sixteen steps between his office and the kitchen, twelve between the office and the bathroom, fifteen to the front door, and seven to the bedroom. Why did he know this? He had spent the last three hours pacing those steps. Again with the why… Well something was missing, a very important something.
Shuichi wasn’t answering his cell phone, he wasn’t with Hiro or Suguru, and he wasn’t at the studio. Even K didn’t know where the singer was. Eiri was going nuts. He was almost ready to call the police. It was three o’clock in the bloody morning. Where the hell was the little brat?
Perhaps the only person Eiri hadn’t called at that point was Tohma and that was because the man supposedly had some important wooing to do with a prospective band. He had called Mika though and she said that she didn’t expect Tohma home anytime soon or perhaps at all that night. The man was a well-known workaholic after all.
Eiri was about ready to call him anyway, previous engagements be damned, when at last he heard a key turn in the door. Eiri rushed out of the kitchen ready to berate his lover, but it was not Shuichi.
“What the are you doing here Tohma?” Eiri tried not to let it show, however, his degree of worry had just skyrocketed.
Tohma’s face was solemn. It had been a lot of work to find Shuichi a place to stay on such short notice. He hadn’t wanted to put the singer in a hotel, as it was too great a security risk. In the end the little singer had been left in the… sometimes questionable… care of Ryuichi for the night. The new apartment would be ready in two days. “We need to talk.”
Eiri felt his knees go weak and had to catch himself on the wall. “Oh, please no. Not again,” he whispered.
It took Tohma less than a second to realize what Eiri was thinking and was quick to reassure him. “Shuichi is fine.”
“But, what…”
Tohma cut him off, “Just sit down and we’ll talk.”
Eiri still seemed a bit disturbed and Tohma couldn’t blame him. The last time he had shown up in the middle of the night like that was to tell Eiri that Shuichi was in the hospital in a coma after a horrible accident. In truth though, Tohma doubted that this conversation would be any easier.
XXX
Shuichi lay on the couch as Ryuichi danced around in the kitchen making ramen. Shuichi had to chuckle at the older singer’s enthusiasm. Ryuichi acted as if having an unexpected houseguest was a treat.
“Star light, star Bright
I’m wishing with all my might
Can you hear me, so far away?
Is my voice is lost to the night?”
‘What is he singing?’ Shuichi sat up and looked through the open archway into the kitchen. Ryuichi was standing in front of the stove using a spoon like a microphone.
“Still I’m dreaming
Of my starlight
Shining in the night…
Twinkle, twinkle
Little star
I don’t wonder anymore
I know what you are
‘Cause I’m brighter than the brightest star…”
‘Oh he had to have written that one himself. It’s so sweet… but kind of sad too.’ Shuichi got up and slowly walked to the doorway and leaned against the frame. ‘Here is a man famous throughout Japan and America. He’s a Rock Star and can draw millions to him with his voice alone. Yet he still manages to be so innocent.’
“I’m shining
Twinkle, twinkle
In the night
Get ready, ‘cause here I come
Shine with your light
Fill up the night
Twinkle, twinkle
Oh, shine starlight, shine…”
‘I’ve always wondered what happened in his past that made him this way. He’s not stupid, but he is usually only serious on the stage. I’ve seen it though, when he thinks no one is looking. He takes on this air of understanding. I don’t think it’s just an act either though. I think something… something had to have happened to him.’
“I don’t have to wish
‘Cause fate can’t hold me back
I’m shining
Like the starlight
I’m brighter than the brightest star
So keep on shining
Guide me brightly
‘Cause I’m on my way
To the stars.”
Ryuichi’s voice faded and Shuichi stood up strait before clapping softly. The brunette turned around sharply and blushed brightly. “Ah, Shu-chan startled me, yes he did.” Ryuichi shook the spoon at Shuichi in a scolding manner. “Kuma-chan always says that it is not good to startle someone who’s cooking because they might burn themselves.”
Shuichi smiled softly. “Kuma-chan gives good advice. How’s that ramen coming?”
Ryuichi squeaked and turned back to the stove. He gave a sigh of relief when he found that nothing untoward had happened while his back was turned. “It’s almost ready. I hope you’re hungry, because we made a lot.”
Shuichi chuckled and sat down at the kitchen table. “Hey, Sakuma…” he trailed off when Ryuichi cleared his throat in a rather obvious way. “Gomen, Ryuichi.” The older nodded in approval. “Well, I was wondering what that song was.”
Ryuichi froze for just a second before continuing to dish out the finished ramen. Shuichi watched him move about the task and wondered if the other singer would answer. When Ryuichi sat down across from him and began eating he decided to let the subject drop. It must have been a sore spot.
They ate for several moments before Ryuichi became his same bubbly self again. Soon enough Shuichi forgot about the song.
XXX
“Man, I can’t believe that you moved out on him.” Hiro started adjusting the tuning on his guitar again, but Suguru seemed frozen in his tracks.
“That is so…”
Shuichi could think of a lot of things that it was, but it didn’t change the fact that it had happened. “Look guys, I know that this is a shock, but it’s just something I needed to do. I haven’t even talked to Yuki yet.”
“And that is what bothers me,” K put in from the side of the room. “You and Yuki-san have had numerous problems in the past and it does seem to affect your work more often then not.”
Shuichi shook his head. “That was different. I did this on my own. I have no intention of breaking up with Yuki. I just need some time.”
“Leave him alone guys. If he says it’s okay then it’s okay.” Hiro didn’t bother to look up when he said it, but Shuichi was lightened by his friend’s confidence.
‘Maybe if someone believes it will be alright…’ He stopped the thought. He had to think that it would be all right, no matter how it actually turned out. “Let’s get to work.”
XXX
Eiri hit the keys on his keyboard furiously. How dare that little brat move out on him? How dare he send Tohma? Didn’t he even have the guts to face Eiri on his own?
Eiri’s fingers paused over the keys as he thought about that for a moment and then his current reaction. Maybe it was better to have Tohma come speak to him first.
What bothered him the most was the fact that he couldn’t fathom why this was happening. He had been kind and attentive. Hell he had even managed the dreaded ‘L’ word a few times. So what was wrong? Why had Shuichi left him?
It all went back to whatever had been going on before the singer left, but that was still a mystery too. Shuichi had been tight lipped about whatever was bothering him and Eiri was still too nervous to ask. He didn’t want to push his little lover too hard. The now white-headed man was pushing enough on his own.
‘I feel so helpless. Why wont he talk to me?’
Eiri dropped his head into his hands. His mind was so clouded by emotions that he couldn’t see the answer staring him in the face. His heart was hiding behind his fear and for once he was letting it.
That one man could affect him so scared the hell out of him.
XXX
I know that this is a short chapter. Please forgive me. I have been working on a borrowed computer as mine died. Updates might be sporadic and short until I can get a new one. I will be updating as often as I can. Also I am about to start a second job so I will have less time anyway. Life can be such a pain in the ass. Anyway please stick with me. I haven’t forgotten you or my stories. Thanks to all of my reviewers. You guys keep me going in these hard times.
The song Ryuichi sang is actually something I wrote awhile back. It was inspired by Ryuichi himself and in titled, appropriately enough, Ryuichi’s Theme.
So, too much? Not enough? There is more to come. (Sooner rather than later, I hope.)
Under no circumstances will this be a Tohma/Shuichi fic. They will not sleep together, screw around, or even kiss. I have nothing against this pairing, but not in this story. Eiri and Shuichi WILL get back together. They love each other, no matter how fucked up their relationship is right now. Thank you for your time, now on to chapter three.
Chapter Three
There were sixteen steps between his office and the kitchen, twelve between the office and the bathroom, fifteen to the front door, and seven to the bedroom. Why did he know this? He had spent the last three hours pacing those steps. Again with the why… Well something was missing, a very important something.
Shuichi wasn’t answering his cell phone, he wasn’t with Hiro or Suguru, and he wasn’t at the studio. Even K didn’t know where the singer was. Eiri was going nuts. He was almost ready to call the police. It was three o’clock in the bloody morning. Where the hell was the little brat?
Perhaps the only person Eiri hadn’t called at that point was Tohma and that was because the man supposedly had some important wooing to do with a prospective band. He had called Mika though and she said that she didn’t expect Tohma home anytime soon or perhaps at all that night. The man was a well-known workaholic after all.
Eiri was about ready to call him anyway, previous engagements be damned, when at last he heard a key turn in the door. Eiri rushed out of the kitchen ready to berate his lover, but it was not Shuichi.
“What the are you doing here Tohma?” Eiri tried not to let it show, however, his degree of worry had just skyrocketed.
Tohma’s face was solemn. It had been a lot of work to find Shuichi a place to stay on such short notice. He hadn’t wanted to put the singer in a hotel, as it was too great a security risk. In the end the little singer had been left in the… sometimes questionable… care of Ryuichi for the night. The new apartment would be ready in two days. “We need to talk.”
Eiri felt his knees go weak and had to catch himself on the wall. “Oh, please no. Not again,” he whispered.
It took Tohma less than a second to realize what Eiri was thinking and was quick to reassure him. “Shuichi is fine.”
“But, what…”
Tohma cut him off, “Just sit down and we’ll talk.”
Eiri still seemed a bit disturbed and Tohma couldn’t blame him. The last time he had shown up in the middle of the night like that was to tell Eiri that Shuichi was in the hospital in a coma after a horrible accident. In truth though, Tohma doubted that this conversation would be any easier.
XXX
Shuichi lay on the couch as Ryuichi danced around in the kitchen making ramen. Shuichi had to chuckle at the older singer’s enthusiasm. Ryuichi acted as if having an unexpected houseguest was a treat.
“Star light, star Bright
I’m wishing with all my might
Can you hear me, so far away?
Is my voice is lost to the night?”
‘What is he singing?’ Shuichi sat up and looked through the open archway into the kitchen. Ryuichi was standing in front of the stove using a spoon like a microphone.
“Still I’m dreaming
Of my starlight
Shining in the night…
Twinkle, twinkle
Little star
I don’t wonder anymore
I know what you are
‘Cause I’m brighter than the brightest star…”
‘Oh he had to have written that one himself. It’s so sweet… but kind of sad too.’ Shuichi got up and slowly walked to the doorway and leaned against the frame. ‘Here is a man famous throughout Japan and America. He’s a Rock Star and can draw millions to him with his voice alone. Yet he still manages to be so innocent.’
“I’m shining
Twinkle, twinkle
In the night
Get ready, ‘cause here I come
Shine with your light
Fill up the night
Twinkle, twinkle
Oh, shine starlight, shine…”
‘I’ve always wondered what happened in his past that made him this way. He’s not stupid, but he is usually only serious on the stage. I’ve seen it though, when he thinks no one is looking. He takes on this air of understanding. I don’t think it’s just an act either though. I think something… something had to have happened to him.’
“I don’t have to wish
‘Cause fate can’t hold me back
I’m shining
Like the starlight
I’m brighter than the brightest star
So keep on shining
Guide me brightly
‘Cause I’m on my way
To the stars.”
Ryuichi’s voice faded and Shuichi stood up strait before clapping softly. The brunette turned around sharply and blushed brightly. “Ah, Shu-chan startled me, yes he did.” Ryuichi shook the spoon at Shuichi in a scolding manner. “Kuma-chan always says that it is not good to startle someone who’s cooking because they might burn themselves.”
Shuichi smiled softly. “Kuma-chan gives good advice. How’s that ramen coming?”
Ryuichi squeaked and turned back to the stove. He gave a sigh of relief when he found that nothing untoward had happened while his back was turned. “It’s almost ready. I hope you’re hungry, because we made a lot.”
Shuichi chuckled and sat down at the kitchen table. “Hey, Sakuma…” he trailed off when Ryuichi cleared his throat in a rather obvious way. “Gomen, Ryuichi.” The older nodded in approval. “Well, I was wondering what that song was.”
Ryuichi froze for just a second before continuing to dish out the finished ramen. Shuichi watched him move about the task and wondered if the other singer would answer. When Ryuichi sat down across from him and began eating he decided to let the subject drop. It must have been a sore spot.
They ate for several moments before Ryuichi became his same bubbly self again. Soon enough Shuichi forgot about the song.
XXX
“Man, I can’t believe that you moved out on him.” Hiro started adjusting the tuning on his guitar again, but Suguru seemed frozen in his tracks.
“That is so…”
Shuichi could think of a lot of things that it was, but it didn’t change the fact that it had happened. “Look guys, I know that this is a shock, but it’s just something I needed to do. I haven’t even talked to Yuki yet.”
“And that is what bothers me,” K put in from the side of the room. “You and Yuki-san have had numerous problems in the past and it does seem to affect your work more often then not.”
Shuichi shook his head. “That was different. I did this on my own. I have no intention of breaking up with Yuki. I just need some time.”
“Leave him alone guys. If he says it’s okay then it’s okay.” Hiro didn’t bother to look up when he said it, but Shuichi was lightened by his friend’s confidence.
‘Maybe if someone believes it will be alright…’ He stopped the thought. He had to think that it would be all right, no matter how it actually turned out. “Let’s get to work.”
XXX
Eiri hit the keys on his keyboard furiously. How dare that little brat move out on him? How dare he send Tohma? Didn’t he even have the guts to face Eiri on his own?
Eiri’s fingers paused over the keys as he thought about that for a moment and then his current reaction. Maybe it was better to have Tohma come speak to him first.
What bothered him the most was the fact that he couldn’t fathom why this was happening. He had been kind and attentive. Hell he had even managed the dreaded ‘L’ word a few times. So what was wrong? Why had Shuichi left him?
It all went back to whatever had been going on before the singer left, but that was still a mystery too. Shuichi had been tight lipped about whatever was bothering him and Eiri was still too nervous to ask. He didn’t want to push his little lover too hard. The now white-headed man was pushing enough on his own.
‘I feel so helpless. Why wont he talk to me?’
Eiri dropped his head into his hands. His mind was so clouded by emotions that he couldn’t see the answer staring him in the face. His heart was hiding behind his fear and for once he was letting it.
That one man could affect him so scared the hell out of him.
XXX
I know that this is a short chapter. Please forgive me. I have been working on a borrowed computer as mine died. Updates might be sporadic and short until I can get a new one. I will be updating as often as I can. Also I am about to start a second job so I will have less time anyway. Life can be such a pain in the ass. Anyway please stick with me. I haven’t forgotten you or my stories. Thanks to all of my reviewers. You guys keep me going in these hard times.
The song Ryuichi sang is actually something I wrote awhile back. It was inspired by Ryuichi himself and in titled, appropriately enough, Ryuichi’s Theme.
So, too much? Not enough? There is more to come. (Sooner rather than later, I hope.)