A/N : I only say one word « Finally ! » Thanks to Beachan18 (Well, Yuki gets his Shu back this chappie!), Akiyama Sagara (Yup, Hiro absolutely knows what's going on with Shu. I mean he's his best buddy.), JadesRose (Yeah, I know. K was supposed to be playing a different role orginally. I'll see if I change that when I'll get around to edit this thing.), driven to insanity (Well, Yuki and Shu are going to be happy ever after at the end of this chapter at least until the next fanfiction…), Black Dios (Too bad! Virtual pocky is just virtual pocky! *sigh*), Yuki Kurai (You'll see it isn't as it seems.), Vera-Sama (I'll stop by and read them, kay? Though usually I never read Gravi fanfiction. Don't know why though. x.x), Lara (That's the last chapter, you know? Sorry in case you thought it'll be going on longer.), Megamie (I hate the format, too. I wrote and uploaded it like all the other chapters. I have no idea what's wrong. I tried to re-upload it but no change. -_-), lilyleia (ah sweetie. That was a nice review though I have to disappoint you. The story really is over. I have to get done all the stuff for university. But I'll write another fanfiction for sure. Just need to get an idea.), Showndra Ridge (Nope. I did like always but oh well. I'll try fix it when I'm in Germany.), Sapphire Rains (Well, writer's block really is annoying. But at least you can read lot's of fanfictions that way. ;), AISH (Yeah, the format sucks. Thx for sticking with me for so long!!!!)

THANKS FOR ALL THE OTHERS WHO REVIEWED!!!!! Chapter 20: Against time

Shuichi fumed while he waited for Tohma to get the car. When the blonde finally showed up he jumped in and slammed the door violently which earned him a concerned glance from Tohma.

'God, Yuki you idiot. You and you're stupid 'Oh let's run off and avoid this whole issue' theories. But no, not this time. You will hear me out even if I have to drag your ass out of that plane.'

In the drivers seat Tohma cast worried glances at his younger companion secretley going through every scheme Shuichi could come up with how to deal, avoid or master it. One thing was for sure though. It was not going to easy. 'Damn you Yuki. You're as much as a trouble maker as that maniac beside me.' Tohma blew frustrated his hair out of his eyes and took a sharp right turn into the airport parking lot. Then he stopped to let Shuichi off before going to look for a parking spot.

It had begun to rain some time ago and Shuichi was drenched in less than seconds. "Damn it." He ground out between shattering teeth. Stage outfits really were too cold to be chasing idiots in the rain. The singer shook himself and then sprinted off to the departure hall. It took him less than a second to realize that Yuki's plane was already boarding and getting ready for take off. The singer turned away from the huge black board and sprinted off to find the gate. In the five minutes he ran or respectively almost glided on the floor with his wet shoes all kinds of thoughts swirled around in his head. For example just what would he do when he missed Yuki's plane? Another voice promptly answered to throw a temper tantrum and get K to take him to NYC. Shuichi frowned. Somehow we already had this right? How come it was always him who was chasing after Yuki when it was about all or nothing? Because Yuki never believed that something for them would ever work out. Last time it was like this, why should it be any different this time?

Shuichi sighed and stopped in front of the right gate. He raced to the portal but he was too late. It was closed. In the darkness outside he could see the plane take off into the rainy night.

"Noooo. Yuki! Don't go! Don't let me be too late!" Shuichi banged his fists against the thick glass walls. He knew it was useless but he just couldn't accept that Yuki slipped through his fingers for a second time. "Again that damn city." Shuichi cursed furiously wiping angry tears from his cheeks. "Why?" He screamed in the deserted waiting room.

"It's not fair. Why did you have to leave when I remember now?" He mumbled miserably leaning his head against the cold glass staring out into the darkness. For a moment he felt nothing but aching disappointment and lonliness.

And then he saw it. Just beside his own reflection in the glass was another. A man. Tall. Blond. With a cigarette in his mouth. Shuichi froze. Staring mesmerized at the image in the glass he didn't dare turning around afraid the familiar picture might vanish if he'd only so much as blinked. The man came closer and curiously leant over Shuichi's shoulder staring with him for awhile at their reflections. Then the blonde lowered his head to his left whispering into Shuichi's ear.

"I know my looks are irresistable but wouldn't you at least prefer to look at the real thing than a mere reflection?" He asked cocking an eyebrow. Shuichi whirled around and blurted. "Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be in that plane?" He pointed with his thumb over his shoulder where the plane had been a couple of minutes ago. Yuki searched Shuichi's eyes before standing upright again. Smirking he said.

"Indeed I should and Mizuki probably throws a fit as soon as she discovers that I'm not but let's be honest the how and why isn't really that important, is it?! I mean I thought you wanted-"

But before he had a chance to finish the sentence Shuichi was in his arms kissing him senseless. Touching, hugging, smelling and tasting him as if there was no tomorrow as if he wanted to make up for all the time they had lost after the accident. Finally they broke apart. Shuichi gave Yuki a small grin and the blonde smirked back. "Thought so."

Then Shuichi pulled him down for another quick kiss before finally asking accusingly. "Why did you flee again?"

Yuki gave him a confused look. "What? Flee? Me?" He shook his head. "Never. What are you talking about?"

Shuichi pouted. "Well, to me it totally looked like you were fed up with gaining no results with me so you go off to NYC and…" Shuichi broke off embarassed.

Yuki raised an eyebrow following Shuichi's train of thoughts. "And what? Did it ever occur to you that if someone has suicidal thoughts they don't actually take their manager with them?" The blonde looked disgruntled. "Don't you have any faith in me Shu?" He caressed Shuichi's soft cheek with his thumb. "I only had to go to NYC because I have to sign a contract and meet my new publisher. That's all. I would have been back in a week and swept you off your feet to make sure you'd finally remember." He fell silent looking sadly into Shuichi's blue eyes. "I think you should know that I would never give up on you . You're the best thing that ever happened to me."

Shuichi listened silently and couldn't help the tears who rolled one by one down his cheeks. Yuki hadn't abandoned him. He would have come back. 'He still loves me. God, I'm such an idiot sometimes.' Shuichi groaned with realization and promptly sent Yuki a glare who had trouble surpressing his laughter while guessing exactly what was going on that pink haired head. Finally Shuichi seemed to recover from his embarrassment and launched himself back into Yuki's arms hiding his face into the blondes shoulder deeping breathly the familiar smell which seemed to calm him down. Yuki stroked tenderly the soft pink hair and placed a kiss on top of Shu's head.

"Come on now. We won't want to let Tohma wait too long, or? And I think you still owe your fans one more song."

Shuichi looked up surprised. "How do you know Tohma brought me?"

Yuki grinned at him and pulled out his newest cell phone wiggling it in front of Shuichi's face innerly laughing at his lovers perplexed expression.

"He called you?" Shuichi asked incredulously. "When?"

Yuki just slipped an arm around him and gently guided him out of the waiting hall. "I was just about to board when he rang me up and well I was the last to get on. So I slipped out of line, told the lady to cover up for me which of course she did." He showed off his "nobody-can-resist-me" smile. "And then I waited for you to show up and surprise you."

"Well, that you certainly did." Shuichi answered smiling as well. They entered the main hall where they spotted the blond NG president waiting on one of the endless benches. He didn't see them coming so engrossed he was in his newspaper.

"Hey Tohma." Yuki greeted.

The older man looked up and smiled when he he saw the two together. "Everything worked out then, I take it."

"Yes, thank you." Shuichi beamed.

"Well, that's good. How about we go and finish your concert then?" Tohma got up and walked off with Shuichi and Yuki in tow. As they both stepped out they realized the rain had stopped and Yuki leant down to his smaller lover and whispered into his ear.

"You're mine, you know."

Shuichi smirked up at him. "About time you made your claim."

Yuki smiled back then and gave the tip of his lovers nose a small kiss. "Love you. Always."

Shuichi caught his lovers lips in response. "Me too."

                                                ~Fini~  

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Finally it's over. Whoohooo! Thanks to everyone who read and revieved this story. All your suggestions and critism is very welcome since as soon as I get the time, I'll edit this story. Thx for sticking with me! Maybe until my next Gravi fic. Any wishes? Bisous, Karen

P.S. For everybody who is still wondering about Mizuki: in the manga it's Yuki's manager.