A Night to Remember

“Kyo…I don’t feel too well…”

Shinya’s hand grasped the shorter man’s shirt, trying to keep a hold on him as best he could.  He tried to keep himself upright, but found it harder to do then ever.  His vision was starting to blur; everything starting to mix together into one big blurred image.  The vocalist placed Shinya down, watching the drummer fall onto his side.

“I just want to go home.  Can you bring me home Kyo-Sama?”

Kyo hated to see his friend this way; hopeless, unable to do much on his own.  He looked at the hurt in Shinya’s eyes, unable to escape the grasp it had on him.  He knelt down, running the back of his hand against Shinya’s cheek.  It felt cold, something Kyo never felt before in someone’s body.  This told him just how much was wrong, and that Shinya needed to be taken home before anything else could happen to him.

Before Kyo could grab hold of the drummer, Shinya grabbed a hold of him, pulling himself up using Kyo’s body as support.  His breathing was slow, and Kyo could feel it.  Kyo’s heart raced as he started to panic inside, wondering whether his friend would get better at all.  He flung the drummer’s arm around his shoulder, and helped him off towards his car.  Using his free hand, Kyo opened the passenger seat door, and helped Shinya inside, buckling him in.  He rushed around the front of the car, and jumped inside, instantly turning the car on.  He pulled out of the driveway, and headed for Shinya’s apartment.

His eyes wandered over to the drummer, noticing that he had fallen asleep with his head against the window.  Not wanting to hurt him even more, Kyo drove quickly but carefully, avoiding any bumps or groves on the road that would cause Shinya’s head to bang against the glass of the car window.  He was focusing so hard on the road, he didn’t even notice anything Shinya ended up saying in his ‘sleep state’.

Kyo pulled up to the apartment, and literally jumped out of the car.  Rushing over to the passenger side of the car, he pulled open the door and pulled Shinya out, the drummer still fast asleep.  Keeping Shinya in his grasp, Kyo headed for the door.  Heading inside, Kyo tried his best to push the buttons for the elevator, having a hard time doing so.  Once the doors opened, Kyo headed in, dragging Shinya in with him.

“Just hang in there Shinya…you’re almost home.”

While in the elevator, Kyo dug around in Shinya’s pockets, trying to find the keys to the apartment.  Not finding them in either Shinya’s coat pockets or the front pockets on his pants, Kyo knew the only other place they could be.  Not being the person who would get embarrassed by that type of stuff, he stuck his hands in Shinya’s back pockets, finding the set of keys he needed.

When the elevator doors opened, Kyo walked out, taking it slow, as to not wake up the sleeping drummer.  Placing the key into the lock, Kyo unlocked the door and opened it, walking inside.  He placed the keys upon the living room table, still keeping a hold on Shinya.  With the last amount of strength that he had, Kyo got Shinya to his room and placed him down on the bed.  Moving him up so the drummer’s head rested on the pillow, Kyo sat upon the edge, trying not to disturb the other.  He rested his hand against Shinya’s cheek, feeling how soft it felt.  

After a few minutes, Kyo removed his hand from Shinya’s cheek, and went to stand up…until he felt someone weakly grab his arm.  Turning his head, he stared down into the partially opened eyes of Shinya’s; this time, they were full of sadness.  Kyo tried to avert his gaze, but found it hard to do; Shinya’s gaze kept him from doing so.

“Kyo…? Where…are you going?”

Shinya voice sounded very weak, as if he could pass out again any minute.  Kyo just looked at his frail form, not knowing what to tell him.  Before he could speak, Shinya spoke up again.

“Don’t leave me Kyo…I need you.”

Shinya lightly tugged on Kyo’s arm before letting him go.  Shinya knew he couldn’t get Kyo to stay with him, but he could hope for it.  He shut his eyes for a brief moment, opening them again soon after.  He continued to watch Kyo, to see what he would do.  He just watched as Kyo stared back at him.

After a few minutes of silence, Kyo finally sat back down on the bed, taking Shinya’s hand in his own.

“I’m not going to leave you Shinya…I promise.”

A faint smile crossed Shinya lips as he tried to sit up.  He grasped Kyo’s shirt once more and pulled himself up.  He wrapped his arms around the vocalist’s neck, trying to keep himself from falling back down again.  He buried his face into Kyo’s blonde hair, inhaling his scent, finding it invigorating.  He couldn’t bring himself to move away.

A shiver was sent up Kyo’s back when he felt Shinya’s breath against his neck.  He tried to hide the fact that he loved it, but found it quite hard.  He found it even harder when Shinya moved the position of his head, bringing it closer to Kyo’s face.

“Kyo…? Do you love me?”

Kyo was taken aback by this comment, especially since it came from Shinya.  Never before had Kyo thought he would hear it.  He had no idea how to respond to the question, just sitting there in silence.  The silence worried Shinya, making him think he brought up the wrong topic at the wrong time.

“I’m sorry.  I shouldn’t have said that…”

“No…Shinya…it’s perfectly alright.”

Shinya moved his head away from Kyo, to look him straight in the face.

“Are you sure Kyo?”

Kyo nodded his head in response, wrapping his arms around the taller man and pulling him closer.  Shinya buried his face into Kyo’s hair once more, taking in the smell he loved so much.  Sure, Shinya wasn’t one who liked the smell of cigarettes, but on Kyo, it smelt absolutely wonderful.  His eyes shut softly, as Shinya felt a wave of drowsiness rush over him.  Feeling Shinya breathing slowing down, Kyo knew he was about to fall asleep, and attempted to put Shinya down.

“Don’t let go of me Kyo…I want to know you’re still there…”

Shinya’s eyes partially opened once more, and Kyo found himself gazing into them like before.  Kyo couldn’t bring it upon himself to not listen to Shinya’s request.

“I won’t Shinya…”

“Kyo…you never answered my question before.”

Shinya brought up the question once more, and Kyo still didn’t have an answer for him.  

“How’s this for an answer…Shinya…”

Kyo brought the drummer closer to him, bringing his face ever so close.  He nuzzled his head into the taller man’s neck, before moving his face in front of the drummer’s.  Without much notice, he placed his lips upon Shinya’s soft ones, bringing him into a gentle kiss.  One was all Shinya needed to know how Kyo truly felt.

“So…you do love me then?”

“More than anything Shinya…and you know that.

“I guess I do.  And you’d never leave me right?”

“I already told you Shinya…I would /never/ leave you…for anything.”

A smile formed upon Shinya’s face.  Slowly, he laid down, taking the vocalist down with him, his arms still around his small form.  He snuggled his head into Kyo’s chest, shutting his eyes for the last time that night.  Kyo kissed the top of Shinya’s head lightly, as he shut his eyes as well.

“Sleep tight…Shinya~”