If I Fall

By Sukunami Taka

Fic inspired by singer Tara Maclean (song of the same title)

"Sashi-chan! Tame! Yah mah tae! Sashi-chan, onegai!" pleaded a willowy man, struggling against a blockade of uniformed police. His dark brown hair was disarrayed, as weeping tears streaked down his pale cheeks, his glasses layed broken on the floor. His arm strained, stretching towards the wretched, dispirited figure, seated precariously on the roof's ledge. The man turned his head, azure eyes brimming with tears, his cropped blue-hued black hair ruffling gently in the light breeze. "Kimi-chan…..komen.." he whispered huskily, his heart heavy…

Flashback~ The moody good-looking Mitsui Hisashi took staedy deliberate steps up to the ledge. He looked upon the roar of traffic below him, little ants in his vision. The wide blue skies above him, he could almost touch the clouds…yet with freedom in his sights, he felt imprisoned, his soul shackled by his heart. The phone beeped, 'message sent', he closed his eyes.

Kogure Kiminobu sneezed. Toweling off quickly, he shut the door. A light flashed. The 17 year old youth started, then picked up the phone. Hisashi? Narni….sayonara…narni sorewa? Nande….sayonara? Kogure worriedly scratched his head…his eyes widened, then the door slammed behind him.~

Mitsui stood up, staggering slightly. He heard the cries behind but did not respond, too grievous to care. Sky blue, washing over him, battling with his misery…I could fly, soaring over this world…just like the carefree birds…I won't have to care anymore…about anything…

One voice…one voice broke through his thoughts… " Yah mah tae! Wata shi des! Kogure! Yah mah tae, Sashi-chan!"

Kogure? Kimi-chan? My Kimi-chan…..he has come…

" Matte koudai sai! Tame yo, onegai! Sashi-chan!"

Heavy-hearted, Mitsui bowed his head, "Leave me. I didn't want you to see me…" he mummured.

"Nande? Sashi-chan, tell me! Nande?"

Mitsui's eyes snapped open, nande? He looked back at the resolute Kogure, his teeth gritted in determination. The staunch MVP laughed inwardly, "Nande?" he smiled, a sweet rueful smile for his love, "Aishteru, Kimi-chan….chet tou, aishteru….." Kogure's deep brown eyes dilated, "Hisashi…" he wondered in a soft voice.

Standing still, he gazed upwards as a heart-rending laugh burst from his lips…Mitsui Hisashi had lost all hope…

"Aishte! Watashi, Kogure Kiminobu ne Mitsui Hisashi, aishte! Sashi-chan!"

Light…..narni…. Mitsui glanced back, not daring to wish but trust came onto his weary lined face as a smile appeared, " If I fall, will you catch me?"

The troubled Kogure blinked, then nodded, his heart true, "Demo, I don't want you to fall…...." he said mildly, a sparkle in his eyes as he held out his hand……..

And if I fall,

I'll find the strength to reach back,

To find my way,

Back to you,

Once again,

And if I fall,

Will you be there,

In my heart,

To await my return,

Forever?

Taka apologizes for any confusion. This fic was inspired by the tune and not the actual words……komen………