Hiro's Predilection

Hiro's having a tough time coping with Yuki and Shuichi's relationship. It's not that he's jealous. He just doesn't like the way Yuki is treating Shuichi. What happens when Hiro decides to butt in? WARNING: Slight shonen ai themes, but you all should be used to that by now. Nothing lemony. Also, embellishment of the word 'hell.'

Hiro sat alone in the sound booth of their NG studio. He was on the phone with his best friend, as usual. Shuichi was very animated as he described his day off work.

"-VIDEO GAMES! Oh my god, have you seen 'The Sun Frontier?' They have this cute character with my same hair color… well, actually, you could pick the color, but I still can't wait to show Yuki…"

Hiro cut in.

"Say, how is Yuki? Did he have work today?"

"He has work every day." Shuichi complained. "He left earlier this morning though. He says he still has five chapters to finish before tomorrow, so he won't be home till late."

Hiro sensed a little remorse.

"So the jerk let you home alone again, huh?"

"Yuki-sama's not a jerk!" Shu said defensively.

"Well, still. He obviously hasn't learned his lesson from the last time he left you alone." Hiro retorted.

Last month Shuichi had been all alone when a gang of robbers ravenged the apartment. Yuki had even blamed Shuichi for leaving the door unlocked.

Shuichi was silent. Hiro didn't bother to apologize. Shuichi knew by now that Hiro did not agree with their relationship. Shuichi was tired of this argument over Yuki, so he tried to change the subject. But somehow, it always ended up being about Yuki. He was frustrated. Couldn't Hiro just accept them? Why did he keep accusing Yuki of neglect?

'Maybe because it's the truth,' his annoying conscience muttered. Shuichi shook his head. Okay, maybe Yuki wasn't the most attentive person on the planet, and maybe he did have a little bit of a temper. But he never ignored him… only when he was working…

…which was all the time…

The silence lasted a moment longer before Hiro spoke.

"Well, I have to go. Ayaka-chan is stopping by for lunch." Hiro said shortly.

Click.

Who was being the neglectful one? His best friend or his lover? Shuichi's mood was shattered. Sitting in his room in Yuki's apartment, he turned of his Playstation. He tried to concentrate on writing lyrics. He had been in a major writer's block since yesterday. His recent work was choppy and angsty. Just the kind of thing Yuki could criticize for an hour.

Suddenly, there were footsteps in the hallway. Shuichi froze, listening to them. He didn't know if it was Yuki or not. He seized the aluminum baseball bat from beside the door and took a position in the foyer where he could get a clear shot of whoever was coming in. He wasn't very big and couldn't fight anyone, so he needed this element of surprise.

The door opened and Shuichi swung. The bat made its target with a loud sort of thud. Yuki gasped in surprise. His calf was on fire. At least Shuichi mastered the whole 'surprise' thing.

"YUKI! I'M SORRY!"

Yuki seized the bat from his hand and brandished it.

"WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?"

Hiro had decided to go to Shuichi and Yuki's place for a little bit. Hell, he might even apologize to Shu. Besides, he lied. Ayaka wouldn't be over for a few more hours and he hadn't seen Shu in a week. Talking on the phone wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Their conversations seemed friendlier when they were in person. Maybe he'd help him with those lyrics…

As he stepped out of the elevator, Hiro heard noise. He walked down the hall and heard Yuki yelling.

"WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?"

Hiro sped up and reached the door. The sight quite shocked him. Yuki, standing over Shu with a bat! Shuichi looked positively terrified. What the hell was going on?

END

AHH! What's Hiro gonna do? See next chapter -

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