This story is going to be multi-chaptered. Maybe three or four.

There are not enough Minami and Yuuri friendship stories, so here is another. There is going to be Victuuri in this story, but it's not the main focus. Some Minami angst ahead.

It wasn't unusual for Yu-Topia to receive visitors at late hours. However, it surprised Hiroko Katsuki to see a familiar face standing before her. The young skater who had been invited to the Grand Prix Finals viewing party seven months ago requested a room.

However there were two main differences between this time and last: the first being last time Minami had been invited. And secondly, the vigor she had come to associate with her son's biggest fan (aside from herself and Victor of course) had all vanished. In fact his cheeks and eyes were puffy as if he had been crying not too long ago.

Nevertheless, Kenjirou Minami was still a paying customer. He had requested to stay for a week, although he told her there might be a chance of extending his visit. Minami registered as the resort owner went to retrieve a room key. A glance in the boy's direction he seemed to be preoccupied. A part of her wondered if perhaps meeting Yuuri might be the reason for his odd behavior, but she wouldn't outright ask.

Hiroko returned with a key and handed it to the teenager. Minami slipped the strap of his backpack from his shoulder then unzipped to retrieve his wallet. A peek into the bag she saw it jammed packed with clothes. Minami reached into the separate compartment for the desired item. He selected a debit card then paused for a moment. He bit down on his lip and stored the plastic and sorted through the cash.

The boy lowered his head and mumbled, "I'm afraid I only have enough for one night."

Hiroko tilted her head to the side, "We take cards," she suggested.

The boy jolted. He waved his hands in front of him and exclaimed, "No! No! It's fine. I'll think of something tomorrow." The teenager laughed nervously.

The door opened as Yuuri and Victor entered home from their late practice. Victor laughed about something that had happened at the ice rink that made Yuuri blush and hide his face in embarrassment. The action only made Victor laugh harder and comment how cute his boyfriend was when flustered. The two stopped when they noticed the other skater in the lobby.

"Yuuri!" Minami cheered and waved at his idol.

"Minami, hey, this is a surprise," Yuuri said. "Are you and your family here on vacation?"

Minami squirmed at the mention of his family. "Not-not exactly," he said, his smile slightly fading, an action noticed by Yuuri.

"Are you here for training?" Victor asked.

Minami rubbed at the back of his head, "Umm...something like that."

"Minami, why don't you join Yuuri and Victor for dinner after you get settled," Hiroko offered.

"That's a great idea, we haven't really had a chance to get to know each other," Victor added.

The boy's face lit up at the thought of dinning with Yuuri and Victor. Victor told the teenager their room number. Minami glanced down at the number written on his key to see it wasn't too far from Yuuri's. He then hurried off to find his room.

Yuuri sighed. His muscled ached from practice and he wanted nothing more than to relax in his room with Victor by his side, not having to entertain guests.

"Yuuri," Hiroko called, pulling her son out of his thoughts. "Something's wrong." She quickly explained what happened before they showed up and both men looked at each other in a mix of curiosity and concern.

"So you want us to talk to him?" asked Victor.

"If you would," said Hiroko. "I thought he might be more comfortable if it's just you two."

Half an hour later Minami joined the others in Yuuri's room. Dinner wasn't quite ready yet, and he apologized for arriving early.

"It's fine, Minami, come have a seat," Victor said and waved the boy over.

Minami sat down and Yuuri also noticed the younger male wasn't himself. Although Minami put on a fake smile, he couldn't hide that look in his eyes, one that Yuuri knew too well: worry and despair.

Mari entered with a tray of steaming green tea and a bowl of katsudon for each person in the room. She placed a cup in front of each guest. She then passed out the meals which Victor and Yuuri readily accepted. Minami however just stared at the glistening pork cutlet bowl.

"So what brings you out to Hatsetsu?" Yuuri asked.

Minami jumped and looked up to meet the concerned eyes o his idol. He shifted and folded his hands into his lap.

"I can't really say," Minami finally admitted.

Yuuri nodded, but said no more on the subject. Instead he asked, "How long will you be staying?"

Minami shrugged. He slighly shuddered and wrapped his arms around himself to pretend it was the night chill that brought on the shivering. Yuuri looked over at Victor who held the bowl in his hand, but kept his gaze on the youngest person in the room.

"Yuuri," Minami said quietly. "Can...can I ask you a favor?"

"Oh, um...okay," Yuuri said.

Minami looked down at his lap. He gripped at his pant legs.

"Can...can I stay here?" Minami asked. "Just for a while, please." His lip quivered. "I'll earn my keep, I promise."

Yuuri stared open-mouthed at the boy. He scratched at his head. "Well, that's not really my choice to make. I'll have to ask my mom and dad."

Minami nodded.

After a pause Yuuri said, "But you'll have to tell me why."

"I-I can't," Minami said quietly.

"Look, I can't help you if you don't," Yuuri replied.

Minami slumped. "I don't have anywhere else to go," he confessed.

"What about your family?" Victor asked.

Minami shook his head. "I kind of," he said and tapped his fingers together. "I kind of ran away." He heard Yuuri gasp and Victor hum. "My parents won't allow me to skate anymore." He lifted his head and looked them in the eyes. "And I'm not going back until they change their minds!"