Sugar Cane

Disclaimer: I do not own Gravitation.


Sugar Cane
By 11


Chapter 16

“So then… this is the Eiri beach house…”

“Yes it is. What do you think?” the other asked.

“It’s nice I guess… but if you ask me they aren’t using the full capabilities of this place and all it’s resources.” He answered. “I could do better. You probably could too, right Tohma?”

“You are probably right Ryuichi.” The platinum blonde agreed. What were they even doing here? They had a plan, sure, but if it didn’t work Yuki might really go through with his threat to issue them a restraining order…

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A cool glass of lemonade was great. Water was okay, so was milk, sodas weren’t good thirst quenchers but lemonade was sort of both. Lemonade didn’t make a person as thirsty as they were before, and it had a nice tart-ness to it.

Shuichi set the two glasses of cool juice on the counter before turning to freezer to get four cubes of ice for them. Yuki was waiting in the room over setting up the console, or TV. Maybe he wasn’t doing much in general. He really had no idea what the blonde was doing. But whatever it was it was probably okay.

The squeak of the kitchen door caught him off guard, Yuki was in the other room, and as far as he knew last he checked no one else was around since this was private property of the Eiri’s.

“Hello Shuichi,” the youth all but purred, smiling at the pink-haired boy just a ways away. The screen door swung shut behind him.

“Ryuichi? What are you doing here?” Shuichi asked surprised. Watching the other boy as he moved toward him locking eyes with him over the counter.

“I came, because you’re here.” Ryuichi told him with a smile. “I missed you, you just left without a word. If it weren’t for Tohma I’d have never known where you were. I was worried.”

“Oh. Sorry about that, Hiro said something of the same thing over the phone. I didn’t mean to worry you guys…” Shuichi said sheepishly.

“What’s that?” the older boy asked gesturing to the poured drinks.

“Oh, just some lemonade I was getting for me and Yuki… um… did you want some?” Shuichi asked, feeling a little rude for only having poured two glasses.

“That’d be nice. I’d appreciate it Shuichi,” Ryuichi nodded. The younger boy got out another glass and the lemonade pouring the liquid before putting it back away and passing the glass to Ryuichi. Their fingers brushed intentionally when Ryuichi took the glass from the younger boy. “Thank you, Shuichi.”

“You’re welcome,” Shuichi said, still smiling but not with the usual brightness, feeling a little awkwad with the way Ryuichi’s eyes hadn’t left him since he entered the kitchen. “I’d better take this out to Yuki, I think we’ll be playing a game, or watching a movie. If you want to Yuki might let you join.”

“But I don’t like sharing you.” Ryuichi stated simply, the words combined with such a serious tone caused Shuichi to pause.

“Ryuichi… what are you talking about?”

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Yuki frowned as soon as he looked over the gaming console… maybe a movie or other activity would be better… stupid Shindou beat him at every console anyway. What was the point of playing a two player like racers or smash bros when he kept losing; didn’t help his pride any.

“Yuki, I thought you’d be in here.”

The blonde stood and glared. “Tohma…” he greeted coldly. He had thought the youth had left, perhaps he hadn’t gotten the message that he wasn’t wanted here right now. “What are you doing here?”

The green-eyed youth shrugged, “I just wanted to check up on you.” He told him. Again? Yuki wondered still scowling at him.

“I told you before to leave. Why aren’t you gone?” Yuki asked. “It wasn’t just a threat, if I have to I’ll go and get that restraining order on you.”

“You’re so touchy currently Yuki…” Tohma tsked with an almost teasing air to it. “Is it because of him?” Yuki momentarily froze. “That Shuichi Shindou? Is it because of him?” the older platinum-haired boy asked again.

Shuichi… Yuki’s eyes softened a bit, his eyes glanced over at the kitchen door. Wasn’t he taking a little too long in the kitchen?

“What makes him so special?” Tohma wondered aloud, drawing Yuki’s eyes back to him as he walked slowly over to the kitchen door. “I really would like to know what you see in him. Maybe I should try him out…”

“Don’t you dare!” Yuki snarled suddenly lunging forward and barring the youth’s path to the kitchen. It would be fine if Shuichi stayed in there, but he’d have to check on him after he finally got Tohma to leave. Said Tohma arched a brow at his cousin’s reaction.

“You are rather touchy about him. Very protective.” Tohma noted, unphazed by the blonde’s suddenly more feral behavior.

“I will kill you, if you do anything to him…” Yuki growled under his breath. It was quiet enough in the room for the other to hear him though.

“Oh?” Tohma asked, though he seemed to have been prepared for this reaction, “So then… will you show me perhaps?

Yuki tensed as the older youth slowly advanced, a small cross between a smile and smirk on his face, “Will you show me then Yuki?”

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“Ryuichi… what are you talking about?”

Shuichi had asked the question, but the older youth was already on the move and moved around the counter between them, until he was standing close to the other boy. His hands suddenly cupping against Shuichi’s cheeks and tilting his face upward. He leaned in and pressed his lips gently to Shuichi’s softer ones.

“I don’t want to share you, Shuichi. I saw you first.” Ryuichi stated, his voice heavier as he whispered the words against Shuichi’s lips. “I won’t share you. I won’t give you to -him-.”

“Ryuichi…” Shuichi said, taking a step back and pulling away, taking Ryuichi’s hands and placing them back at the older youth’s sides.

“What is a person supposed to do, if that person already loves someone else, but there are other people who care?” Shuichi asked.

“I don’t know what you’re asking Shuichi,” Ryuichi snorted stepping forward again to gather the other boy in his arms again. Again Shuichi pushed away, standing separate from Ryuichi.

“I love Yuki.” He said after a moment, Ryuichi’s surprise evident in his face. It was different to hear things from Tohma, but to hear them from Shuichi himself…

“Ryuichi,” Shuichi started again looking up at his friend with a smile, “You are so awesome, I like you a lot, you’re a good person and I like being around you. But I -love- Yuki.”

“It doesn’t matter.” Ryuichi stated. “I saw you first, Shuichi.” The other boy didn’t look convinced though. Ryuichi sighed. “Besides, Yuki is probably already with Tohma by now.”

That caught Shuichi’s attention.

“What!? Yuki wouldn’t do that!” Shuichi defended.

“Are you so sure?” Ryuichi asked, knowing he had struck a nerve. “Him and Tohma go way back, they grew up together you know. Yuki and him used to be really close, they still are actually.”

“But… he didn’t before… he wouldn’t…” Shuichi reasoned his eyes falling to the floor. Ryuichi smiled a little, like this Shuichi could forget about that. It was the perfect plan so no one would be hurt. He would get Shuichi and Tohma could have Yuki. They’d all be happier as an end result.

“Are you so sure? It could have been simply because you were around.” Ryuichi said, seemingly nonchalant, not noticing the effect it was having on Shuichi. “Yuki Eiri is really popular, he’s been with people before, and when he sees someone he can go to great lengths to get ‘em, especially if he’s interested. But after he has ‘em, they’re gone from memory. He doesn’t remember ‘em all. How do you know you’re not gonna just wind up another number on his list of conquests, Shuichi?”

“No… Yuki said…” Shuichi fell silent in contemplation. It just wasn’t possible was it? It couldn’t be, Yuki had even told him…

“Shuichi… it’s okay, forget about that guy. It’s okay,” Ryuichi told him gathering the younger boy back into his arms.

“Ryuichi, I can’t,” Shuichi told him. He wasn’t pulling away, that was good, but he wasn’t agreeing either, yet.

Ryuichi’s hand slid under the younger boy’s chin tilting his face upward, but he turned his head away. “Ryuichi, stop it. Come on.”

“Shuichi, it’s okay,” the older youth insisted, opting to nuzzle against the exposed neck that had greeted him when Shuichi turned away.

“No. Ryuichi, just stop.” Shuichi said weakly.

“I said it’s okay. I’ll make it better Shuichi, if it hurts now, I can make it go away,” Ryuichi told him, rubbing the fabric of his shirt upward, his skin was still soft, and he was so warm.

“Ryuichi. I said stop,” Shuichi said stepping back a little when he felt the other’s hand at the skin of his back. “Look I’m sorry.”

“Shuichi… I only want to help,” Ryuichi said looking at him sadly.

“I know but…” Shuichi trailed off. Somehow this just didn’t feel right. He didn’t understand exactly, but there was no proof. Was Tohma here too then? He should go check on Yuki… or something…

“Does it hurt Shuichi? I know how it feels,” Ryuichi said smiling a little as he came forward again, one hand stroking his cheek gently, causing the younger boy to look up at him. The other went to his waist. “But it’ll be okay. I know it hurts.”

Shuichi sighed his head falling forward onto Ryuichi’s chest. He should check on Yuki, then he’d know… he could ask him…

“You could ask him, but you don’t know if he’d lie to you. He’s been lying to you this whole time probably.” Ryuichi stated, as if reading the other’s mind. “I can make it better, I’ll take the pain away. Let me?”

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“Will you show me then Yuki?”

The glare returned to the blonde’s golden eyes. “Get out of here. Now Tohma.” He ordered coldly, a cold that never seemed to much affect the other youth.

“What is so special about him? Is he just that good in bed?” Tohma asked cocking his head to the side. “I expect he would be. He’s been with Ryuichi you know, and Hiro. Even before you. What makes you think he’ll stay loyal to only you now?”

The moment of conflict in Yuki’s silence was all Tohma needed. With one more step he closed the distance between them, one hand going to Yuki’s cheek, the other his hip. “I, however, I will stay with you forever Yuki. You know that.”

“I said get out,” Yuki spat.

“You know it’s all true.” Tohma said, noting with pleasure that the blonde didn’t pull away. “That’s why you’re getting so angry.”

A muscle in Yuki’s forehead twitched just slightly with that acknowledgement. “Forget about him. He’s worthless, just a momentary fascination. Even you’ve had him by now haven’t you?”

Yuki stayed silent.

“But you already know I’m loyal.” Tohma finished leaning forward pressing his lips lightly to the other; golden eyes stayed open, and coldness growing in their depths.

The hand on his cheek had moved to his neck and from there back to tangle lightly in the soft gold hair. Tohma attempted to urge Yuki’s mouth open, the soft touch of a tongue asking entrance. Yuki pulled away, access denied.

“You brought Ryuichi with you didn’t you,” Yuki asked suddenly. Tohma froze, backing up a little. “SO Ryuichi is here. He’s what made you change your mind about coming back then.”

Tohma didn’t reply, Yuki turned and opened the door to the kitchen. How could he have been so stupid, of course if Tohma came back it’s because someone goaded him, who else other than Ryuichi, and mentioning Ryuichi and Hiro… Hiro wasn’t here, but Ryuichi… how could he have not noticed it before.

Entering the kitchen Yuki stood frozen his eyes riveted at the two boys on the other side of the counter. Shuichi’s violet eyes locked with his, filled with sudden mortification. Ryuichi looked up to, though his expression was more annoyed than anything. Ryuichi had backed the younger almost against the wall, and currently had his hand up his shirt, Shuichi’s hands were on that arm, perhaps in an attempt to tug it back out, but right now that was meaningless.

“Get away from him. Now!” Yuki ordered in a menacing snarl towards the older youth. Ryuichi scowled but withdrew from the younger boy.

“I’m sorry Yuki… but it…” Tohma started coming in behind him.

“The both of you.” Yuki cut him off. “You and Ryuichi, Tohma. Get out of here right now.” Yuki ordered, “if you don’t I’ll kill you and then drag your corpses out of here. It’s your choice if you want to leave dead or alive.”

“Fine we’re going,” Ryuichi said his annoyance evident in his tone. He turned back to Shuichi. “I’m sorry Shuichi. Come see me when you get back okay? I really was worried.”

His hand went forward moving back the other boy’s bangs before he leaned in pressing his lips to the younger boy’s forehead in a quick kiss before he withdrew.

“I said get out you worm!” Yuki growled nearly lunging for the older boy who moved out of the way towards the door, with Tohma behind him.

“See you Shuichi!” Ryuichi called behind him as they left the kitchen. Yuki waiting at the door watching for them to get in their car and actually drive off down the road.

What a pain, he was still seething with just the thought of those two teaming up to try something so dirty. He looked back at Shuichi. He was sitting on the floor now with his head hanging, it was natural to be ashamed. But this was so bad, how could Shuichi fix this?

Shuichi waited, but Yuki wasn’t saying anything. He felt terrible already. “I’m so sorry Yuki… but I didn’t know what to do. Ryuichi… he was my friend.” Shuichi started in a shaky voice, “He just came in, and then he started talking and saying weird stuff, and then he kept trying to touch me… look I’m really sorry!” his voice cracked a little, great now he was crying in front of Yuki. Just great…

“I know I should have done something, but I didn’t know what, and none of it made sense, but I really do love you!” Yuki still wasn’t saying anything, he must still be so angry with him, and Shuichi still couldn’t’ stop crying, “I didn’t want what he was doing, I told him to stop but he didn’t, so-!”

Yuki’s voice interrupted him promptly sending him into silence. “Just shut up!”

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“What a jerk!”

Ryuichi leaned back in the car seat his annoyed expression still firmly in place. “He spoiled everything we had planned out! That Yuki Eiri is such a mean person!”

“No,” Tohma said calmly from the driver’s seat, “he really does care about Shuichi.”

“What?” Ryuichi asked shocked, “No he doesn’t!”

“Yes he does.” Tohma told his friend patient with the childish display he was giving. “You should have seen his eyes Ryuichi, the entire time. Didn’t you notice something about Shuichi too?”

Ryuichi pondered that a moment. “Well… he was a lot more resistant to my approach, and he kept talking about if one person loves another person then they can’t fool around with another person besides the one they love. Course he put it a little differently.”

Tohma chuckled at that, “Shuichi Shindou, he really is a nice kid.” His eyes softened a little at the thought, “I guess I really can see why so many people like him.”

The platinum blonde pulled the car up in the airport. “We’re leaving now.” Tohma stated, “Yuki will be returning in a day or so more. We really shouldn’t have come here in the first place.”

“Yeah,” Ryuichi agreed, “But you gotta admit Tohma, it was fun!” Ryuichi laughed as they got out of the car. “We did prove one thing, those two really do genuinely care about one another.”

“Yes they do.” Tohma agreed as they headed toward their gate.

“It’s right.”

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“Just shut up!” Yuki interrupted Shuichi’s explanation. Shuichi sat still, Yuki was so angry with him. H hated him now. But it wasn’t even his fault… but Yuki didn’t believe him… he should have done something, then this wouldn’t be happening…

He was caught by surprise when Yuki’s arms folded around him pulling him forward into the warm embrace of the blonde. “Yuki?” Shuichi asked, raising his arms to hug the other back.

“He didn’t touch you?” he asked.

“No. I wouldn’t let him,” Shuichi affirmed.

“Good.” Yuki said pulling back a little his lips covering Shuichi’s.

“I love you, Yuki,” he breathed when Yuki pulled away briefly before going into nuzzle at his partner’s neck.

“I love you too, Shuichi,” Yuki returned before biting down gently on Shuichi’s earlobe, earning him a soft moan from the other boy. The blonde’s touch always seemed to bring this reaction, but despite his bodies needs he knew that in this there was more than just the desire of their bodies.

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