Train Wreck

AN: Hey everyone. Thank you so much for still reading. Work is a pain but the money comes in handy. It’s so good to be back at AFF. But come on people, I need the reviews in order to update. It fuels my inspiration. Anyway, hope you enjoy this next chapter.

:( Sorry for mistakes. My beta’s hard drive crashed. Man that has got to suck. Anyone got any suggestions? How about the geek squad?

(): from chapter 19

Chapter 20: Walking along

(“I believe you.” It was said so simply and devoid of any emotion. With a nod to Fujisaki and Hiro, Eiri continued, “They’ll help you get out of here.”

Shuichi, having missed the entire thing, was extremely confused. “Eiri? What did she say?”)

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They made their way along, all six of them, slowly walking and watching every step they took. The train Hiro and Fujisaki rode on was only a few feet away but it seemed like eternity as the morning sun heated up the area.

The old guy, the one Kyoko actually decided to bring along, lagged behind. He had finally woken up at the mere touch of the doctor's hand on his shoulder. Makes you wonder.

It seemed like every couple of feet he just had to open his mouth and make a remark that caused the others to want to punch him out. It wasn’t just what he said but also how he said it.

The tone of his voice was that of someone with superiority. He acted proud of himself and smug, like everyone agreed with his statement. Yet no one did. In fact they all tried their best to ignore him. Unfortunately most to all of his comments had to do with Bad Luck and Eiri, but mostly Shuichi.

The last speech the old man made had to do with family. Shuichi wondered if the man kept in mind his own family problems. A daughter who was locked away in an insane asylum and a granddaughter that was dead had to be a lot for some wrinkled, shriveled old prune to handle. But he strangely seemed at ease, without a care in the world.

The only reason he knows about his granddaughter’s death was because Kyoko couldn’t keep her big mouth shut.

It happened shortly after Hiro had helped him over that pile of rocks behind them. When the man’s eyes came face to face with the doctors, he began to yell and scream. He almost acted like a crazy person.

You weren’t able to understand half of what was said; only a few select words like, “Trader” and something about a “deal”. Apparently Kyoko was the only one able to fully comprehend the words he spoke because in response she hollered, “Well at least my family isn’t mentally or physically dead! I do a better job keeping track of a black ant on a black wall than you do with your dumb ass granddaughter!”

In response to that the guy’s face fell, it seemed as if he was dying inside. But that thought was quickly shoved aside from Shuichi’s brain when the guy’s face turned a shade of red. His eyes narrowed to slits and shifted direction, leaving Kyoko’s face and ending up on Shuichi’s.

“You!” The man quietly said but with conviction. He pointed to Shuichi and started forward but thankfully Hiro stopped him by grabbing his upper arm and pulling him back. That appeared to snap the man out of it for the time being.

The whole time Fujisaki was fidgeting with something he held in his hand. It was most likely his cell phone; but without any signal most likely by the way he continuously swore every couple of minutes. That’s one thing Shuichi came to realize about Fujisaki, he may be just like Tohma but he definitely has more temper than the former Nittle Grasper keyboardist.

Hiro tried to stay behind the old man just for safe measure and Kyoko was a few steps ahead with her arms crossed over her stomach. She still had that pitiful look of sadness and shame on her face. Honestly, if she feels that bad about it then why did she decide to do it in the first place?

‘And what is ‘it’?!’ Shuichi thought, he curiosity driving him insane.

“You’re thinking too much. Stop it.” Eiri’s voice next to his ear snapped Shuichi out of his thoughts.

Shuichi turned his face around back to the front and glanced over to Eiri with a pout. “Hey.” Shuichi said pretending to be offended. He was still helping Eiri along with one arm around his husbands back and the other resting lightly against Eiri’s chest.

“You worry too much.” Eiri said softly to Shuichi, kissing his pouting lips.

“Who said I was worrying?” Shuichi denied turning his face forward to stare ahead, trying to ignore the fact that he obviously was.

Eiri smirked and leaned down to whisper into Shuichi’s ear, “Your forehead scrunches up when you lie.”

“It does?” Shuichi suddenly said surprised, rubbing a hand over his forehead, totally oblivious.

“Don’t worry. I find it very sexy.” Eiri continued to whisper causing Shuichi to blush.

“Hey don’t be getting too cozy up there. I’d like to get home sometime today, not next century please.” Fujisaki spoke loudly from somewhere behind Shuichi.

That just made Shu blush even more in response while Eiri gave a light laugh under his breath. Eiri’s hold on Shuichi tightened and he leaned down to caress his breath on Shuichi’s ear saying, “I’m keeping you up longer than that when we get home.”

“I’d appreciate it if you’d stop it with the sex talk. I think I might throw up at the thought.” The old man put in his wise wisdom while successfully breaking up the moment. Once again he opened his mouth to say something meaningless that’s just a waste of air. “I thought you were told to get in between them doctor? Break them apart from one another. You never could keep your word.” He continued, addressing Kyoko this time. “If you had done your job then maybe I wouldn’t be sick to my stomach right now. They wouldn’t be fondling each other and you’d have what you said in the beginning you wanted.”

Hiro quietly walked up to the man, laying a hand on the guys shoulder to get his attention. “It wouldn’t be the best idea to piss the blonde off. He can be pretty hot tempered.” Hiro said leaning over the man’s shoulder as he spoke. He gave it a few pats before standing straight and walking ahead.

AN: Okay, seriously, what did you think of this chapter? Tell me honestly. I kind of had to rush the ending so I could get it out to you people in time. I am so over worked it’s not even funny. Anyone know the signs or symptoms of exhaustion?