This is a private RP between EternalRaine323 and Nanami Ugachi. If that is not you DO NOT post here. However, feel free to read along.

Raine's Characters

Yuki
Hiro

Nanami's Characters

Shuichi
Ayaka

Shuichi sighed softly as he woke up on the couch. Yuki wouldn't let him sleep with him in his bed anymore and he didn't know why. He hadn't done anything wrong that he could recall. He even made sure to leave Yuki alone when he was writing and not make too much noise. The pink-haired pop-star sniffled a little as he picked up his favorite mug and poured orange juice into it. He was doing everything right but it seemed that he was almost worse off than before.

((You know, I have to admit... I don't know a whole lot about Ayaka. She's not a very major character.))

Yuki woke to the sun shining through his window. It streamed onto his face and he could not shake it. The pillow he tried to cover his head with ended up flying through the air in his frustration. It was morning all ready and Yuki was not ready for it. "It's too early to be awake," he grumbled to himself as he ran his hand through the golden mop on his head. He threw the comforter off himself and stepped lightly onto the carpet.

Yuki stood in front of the mirror. He examined his bare chest and baggy eyes. He felt horrible. Lately he was not sleeping so well. The bedroom door slipped open as Yuki made his way to the kitchen. Maybe a cup of coffee will make me feel better he thought to himself. So, that is exactly what he did. He fished a cup from the cupboard and poured some coffee into it. Usually he preferred some sugar, but today he would drink it black; it helped him to think better.

((I understand. Generally I Google a character when they don't appear enough in a series. ))

Shuichi stared hopefully up at Yuki as his lover got his coffee. He didn't say anything, afraid that he would make him mad. The paper was sitting on the table for him and Shuichi hoped that Yuki would sit with him, just for a little while and at least read the paper. He didn't have to talk to him, he just wanted to be near him, just for a little while. Thinking about this made Shuichi want to cry, but he knew Yuki hated that too so he just stared into his cup.

((One more question. Is Yuki currently cheating or going to cheat?))

Yuki sipped his coffee slowly. He stalked over to the couch wearily. The newspaper sat on the table and he picked it up. He stood there sipping his coffee and reading the paper. His eyes were bloodshot and he had trouble reading. Giving up on the paper, he looked to the couch. He saw Shuichi gazing up at him. "Why are you looking at me like that?" he asked with a gruff voice.

((Going to.))

Shuichi jumped slightly. "I.. uh.. Yuki... are you alright?" Shuichi asked softly, looking a little worried. He bit his lip lightly. Yuki didn't look well, but he didn't want to say that, and he certainly didn't want to suggest that Yuki see a doctor. Shuichi stood up and moved a little closer to Yuki. He looked up at him with watery violet eyes.

Yuki glared at Shuichi with his bloodshot, baggy eyes. "Of course I'm all right. What are implying?" he asked accusingly. There's noting wrong with me he tried to convince himself. However, there was no hiding the exhausted feeling he had. He felt so worn out, and on top of it he still had a novel to finish.

Shuichi flinched. "You just look... a little tired, are you sure you don't want to go back to sleep for a little while?" he said, "I could wake you up in an hour or two..." The pink-haired boy just wanted Yuki to be alright. He loved him so much. "Please Yuki... If you keep doing this you'll end up making yourself sick and then Tohma will blame me... and he'll be over here bugging you."

Yuki set his face in his hands. A sigh puffed itself from his chest. "I don't need rest," he said exhausted. He turned and walked down the hall to his office. The chair was still sitting the way he had left it late the night before. He clicked on the computer and continued his next novel. Inspiration was evading him and this morning the backspace was his best friend. He growled in frustration at his inability to write anything good.

Shuichi curled up on the couch. He didn't know what he was doing wrong. He was half-tempted to call Tohma and have him come over and take care of Yuki. He didn't like Tohma around Yuki but at least Yuki usually listened to him.

Ayaka set down the novel she was reading. She had decided that morning that she was going to visit her beloved Eiri-san. She got dressed and happily boarded a bus for Tokyo. ((I think that's where they are right?))

Yuki racked his brain trying to think of something, but nothing came to him. A loud buzz made him jump. He felt silly when he realized it was the phone. He waited for three rings before he realized Shuichi wasn't going to answer it. he picked up the phone. "Hello," he growled at the receiver,"All right, hold on." He yelled out his open office door for Shuichi. "It's Hiro!" he shouted as he held the phone for the boy.

((Pretty sure))

Shuichi ran over and took the phone. He hesitated slightly before he leaned over and gave Yuki a peck on the cheek. He then took the phone out of his office to leave him alone. "Hey Hiro," Shuichi said, "What's up?" It wasn't like Hiro to call so early in the morning.

Hiro hopped on one foot as he was trying to talk to Shuichi and put his pants on at the same time. "K just scheduled an early rehearsal. It turns out Nittle Grasper has the place booked for tonight,"he grumbled as he tried to quickly get ready. "he wants us there in thirty minutes. See ya there," he said and hung up. Then Hiro hopped on his motorcycle and was off.

"Hiro wait I..." Shuichi sighed. He popped into Yuki's office. "I gotta go. I love you. Bye!" he said, hanging up the phone and running out the door, hoping he could catch a bus. He had hoped Hiro could give him a ride, but no such luck, and he knew Yuki couldn't give him a ride.

Yuki looked out the office door. "Where are you going?" he asked Shichi with suspicion. The boy was gone before he could hear Yuki. He shrugged his shoulders and went back to work. After another hour Yuki gave up. I still have a few more days before this is due he thought as he plopped onto the sofa.

Shuichi made it to the stage with just seconds to spare. "I'm here!" he said, panting heavily, holding up a sheet of new lyrics.

Ayaka knocked on Yuki's door. She bit her lip lightly, hoping he would answer.

Hiro stood beside Shuichi and took the lyrics from him. He studied them. "Love songs are all we get from you now," he chuckled at his friend. Hiro turned and unlatched his guitar case. He pulled it out of its case and slung the strap over his shoulder. "I'm ready to practice whenever you guys are," he announced with enthusiasm.

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A loud thump sounded on Yuki's door. He grunted and stood from his desk. Silly boy probably forgot his key again he thought with amusement. However, when he answered the door, to his amazement it wasn't Shuichi. Ayaka was standing outside his door. "What are you doing here?" he questioned her suspiciously.

"Let's do it!" Shuichi said with renewed energy. After all, the sooner they finished the sooner he could get home to Yuki. He'd make Yuki something good to eat tonight and maybe it would make him feel better. He really wanted Yuki to be better.

Ayaka frowned a little. "I just came to visit you," she said softly, "Are you too busy?" She looked up at him with her soft brown eyes.

Hiro strummed his guitar excitedly. Fujisaki seemed as realistic as ever, just wanting to practice.
The notes flowed easily from Hiro fingers and the rhythm from Fujisaki harmonized the music. "This is a great song," he told Shuichi.

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Yuki grunted but pushed the door open for Ayaka to come in. "I was in the middle of working. That is until someone interrupted me," he said with blame apparent in his voice. It didn't matter that he had quit early. He just wasn't in the mood for people. Although it wasn't as if he ever was, except Shuichi. There was just something about the boy that Eiri liked.

Shuichi grinned. "Let's try it again!" he said. His voice was strong as ever as he sang into the microphone. He looked Hiro's way. His friend seemed to be paying an extra lot amount of attention to him lately.


Ayaka walked inside. "I can leave if you want," she said softly, "I just wanted to see how you were." She lightly touched his arm. "I've missed you very much, Eiri-san."

Hiro saw Shuichi look back at him. He gave his friend a wink and strummed his guitar again. A friendly smile washed over his face. He stepped forward toward Shuichi. Hiro nudged Shuichi with his elbow. "I need to speak with you,"he whispered into Shuichi's ear. Then he backed up and began to play again.

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Yuki shook Ayaka's hand off his arm. "Well, you can see I am fine," he lied. His eyes were still very read and the bags under his eyes were still grey and deathlike. He turned into the kitchen and poured himself another cup of coffee. Then he turned back to Ayaka. "Why are you here? You know I'm with Shuichi. Were you hoping to steal me from him?" he asked her bluntly.

Shuichi nodded his head, but kept singing. K was surprised at the work the group did. Normally he had to threaten to shoot someone to get them to actually work.

Ayaka flinched. "Eiri... you don't look fine..." she said softly. Yes, she still was upset about Shindou-kun. Maybe she did hope to steal Eiri away but she was more worried that he didn't look well at all.

Hiro strummed his guitar with acute precision. The rhythm of everyone sounded great, that was until the sound of a snapping guitar string silenced Hiro's playing. He grumbled and rubbed his face with frustration. "That was my last string,"he said. The guitar strap slid off his shoulder as he laid the instrument back inside its case and clicked it shut. "What luck," he chuckled to lighten the mood.

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Yuki covered his face and turned away from Ayaka. "I am fine,"he lied once again. It was bad enough that the boy cared about his well being, now the girl cared too. It was quite upsetting. Why do I have to be so popular when I want to be alone? he wondered with frustration.

"Well... we did pretty good, I think we're ready..." Shuichi said with a smile. He set down his microphone and jumped off the stage. "Whatcha want to talk about Hiro?" he asked.

"Eiri-san... I love you," she whispered softly, "I really do, but I really want you to be happy you know..."

Hiro stepped off the stage to stand beside Shuichi. "There is something wrong. Tell me what," he said bluntly. He could always read Shindou as if the boy were a book. He hated to see his friend sad, and it made him feel good knowing he could do something. "Is it Yuki?"he asked knowing he was in the ball park.

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Yuki turned back to Ayaka in shock. His face distorted in anger at her words. "Get out!" he yelled at the girl. He was not in the mood for drama, and would not put up with it. He shook his head in confusion as he tried to decide what to do. "Forget it," he said as if it were supposed to be his apology,"Shuichi will be home soon. Do you really want to still be here when he shows up? You know how emotional the boy can be," he grumbled as he set down on the couch.