11: 56 p.m., Munich
God it was cold.
The little brunette shivered against the smooth white tiled wall of the subway station. The harsh artificial lighting of the transit station made the hour unrealistic. How long had it been since he'd gotten some decent sleep? Ken couldn't remember. He had made a point to keep his eyes open on the last ride he'd been on; the questionable men lounging near him had made him uneasy. He squinted up at the sterile white lights flooding the stop. So bright, and yet so wrong. The inky blackness outside kept at bay, pushed away by this false light. Like a bright smile masking a shadowed heart. Unexpected pain lanced through his chest at this sudden analogy. He shook his head. No, not again.
He absently rubbed bare tanned hands over bare tanned arms. Lingering at the mouth of the lighted station he could see the stars. The night was so big, and he was sheltered here under this overhang of bright light and smooth white tile. The night was so big.
He shoved himself away from the tile and the light and the lies. This outside world was foreign and vast, he no idea of where to go. But this darkness was real, if alien. He could not say as much for the station and the ghost of his former lover's smile that haunted him there.
He took the stairs two at a time, his hands buried deep in his pockets, eyes fixed straight ahead. On level with the dark streets of urban Germany, a wave of emotion rolled through him so strongly he faltered, steadying himself on the rail and touching a hand to his chest. The words came unbidden to his mind:
**Be brave love**
He breathed out, tears of agony burning at the corners of his eyes. No more. He walked out into the enclosing night.
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**is italicized**. In this case, it represents the memory of words said by his former lover. Who is it? Why is Ken so sad?? Guess! ^_^
This is a teaser I know, but I hope to add more. I just liked the setting, so any suggestions for plot now or later on are welcome. Going to be Schu X Ken eventually. Please let me know what you think! Thanks! ~~~Lady Kickass
God it was cold.
The little brunette shivered against the smooth white tiled wall of the subway station. The harsh artificial lighting of the transit station made the hour unrealistic. How long had it been since he'd gotten some decent sleep? Ken couldn't remember. He had made a point to keep his eyes open on the last ride he'd been on; the questionable men lounging near him had made him uneasy. He squinted up at the sterile white lights flooding the stop. So bright, and yet so wrong. The inky blackness outside kept at bay, pushed away by this false light. Like a bright smile masking a shadowed heart. Unexpected pain lanced through his chest at this sudden analogy. He shook his head. No, not again.
He absently rubbed bare tanned hands over bare tanned arms. Lingering at the mouth of the lighted station he could see the stars. The night was so big, and he was sheltered here under this overhang of bright light and smooth white tile. The night was so big.
He shoved himself away from the tile and the light and the lies. This outside world was foreign and vast, he no idea of where to go. But this darkness was real, if alien. He could not say as much for the station and the ghost of his former lover's smile that haunted him there.
He took the stairs two at a time, his hands buried deep in his pockets, eyes fixed straight ahead. On level with the dark streets of urban Germany, a wave of emotion rolled through him so strongly he faltered, steadying himself on the rail and touching a hand to his chest. The words came unbidden to his mind:
**Be brave love**
He breathed out, tears of agony burning at the corners of his eyes. No more. He walked out into the enclosing night.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
**is italicized**. In this case, it represents the memory of words said by his former lover. Who is it? Why is Ken so sad?? Guess! ^_^
This is a teaser I know, but I hope to add more. I just liked the setting, so any suggestions for plot now or later on are welcome. Going to be Schu X Ken eventually. Please let me know what you think! Thanks! ~~~Lady Kickass