Epilogue

(A/N hello one and all, exams are finally finished!!! Once again you probably hate me for such a long wait and i really am sorry *kneels and begs for forgiveness* and you will probably hate me more because of how short this is. It's short because i think the most closure came from the last few chapters and there really isn't more to say. I really hoped you enjoyed reading this just as much as i have enjoyed writing it, I LOVE YOU ALL!)

So without further ado,

The epilogue.

Shuichi lies in bed, his chest rising with each breath that passes through his lungs. Something that he had always taken for granted.

It had been weeks since they had come back to life. Shuichi could still remember Hiro's tear streaked face as he squeezed the remaining life out of him. His best friend had been shocked beyond words at their miraculous recovery. In fact they all had.

Shuichi didn't like to talk about what had happened when he had died. Yuki also didn't answer any questions. The repeated questions about a bright light at the end of the tunnel were met with cold looks. There had definitely been no light that was for sure.

Suddenly Shuichi felt arms wrap around his waist. The feel of his lover lying next to him caused a wave of joy throughout his being. They were finally free.

Free from fear.

Free from the darkness.

Free from the past.

Shuichi turned to face his love, their eyes clashing in a mixture of heat and yearning.

Yuki's hand made its way from Shuichi's waist to his chin, pulling him closer for a passionate kiss.

Once their lips locked Shuichi's mind went blank. All he could feel was Yuki's hands on him.

Touching him, cradling him, protecting him. Drawing him closer to be devoured.

They made passionate love like they never had before. Each marvelling in the other person and grateful for the heart beat in their chests.

As a silent rain dripped down the window of their apartment Yuki and Shuichi celebrated in each other, and in the fact that they were; and would be for a long time,

Alive.

(A/N this is the end to my biggest fic and the two stories that i am most proud of once again please review and i hope to see you in future stories! This was a product of an idea from the amazing buchouslvr who wanted to see a fic that centered on the emotional side of Shuichi's rape. Any ideas for future stories would be very much appreciated :D but for the next little while I may try my hand at lemons and limes (but any ideas for those would also be good)

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