Aki no Sora : RyoPi Version
Title: Aki no Sora (秋の空 : RyoPi version)
Pairing: RyoPi
Genre: Angst
Disclaimer: I don't own them :\
WARNING: Character death.
Summary: Did we have to end up like this?
A/N: This is the 2nd version of Aki no Sora I'm writing. The first one I wrote was KoyaShige, and I thought that I should just write for other pairings too. So it's now a compilation of angst stories, and most likely, all containing character deaths (T-T) It's my first attempt to write RyoPi, so yoroshiku! Next pairing would be TegoMassu!
"Pi, we need to talk."
YamaPi plopped down onto his bed, using a towel to cover his eyes. Too many things has happened within the short time frame of 7 days. Too much for him to comprehend.
The stress he was under was unbearable, and the members of NEWS knew that he wasn't getting enough rest. Being considerate members, they would try to help him during rehearsal, making sure that he wasn't missing out in anything.
But there was something that the members wouldn't be able to help with.
His relationship with Nikishido Ryo.
Of course the members knew about their relationship. Both of them didn't even had to announce it. Smirks and wolf-whistles was passed through the dressing room of NEWS when they entered it one day. He was sure that he heard Tegoshi murmur a quick, "Finally." before that Tego turned his attention away from the RyoPi pair.
Smiling at that nostalgic thought, he felt tears rolling down his cheeks. What had happened to them?A few days ago, they were still cuddling on the sofa at Ryo's home. But now?
YamaPi turned to his side, his muscular body frame started to shake, as he curled into a ball, sobbing quietly.
"Pi, we need to talk." Ryo's back was facing him, and the tension in the air thickened. YamaPi sensed that something wasn't right, but he just couldn't pin-point on what wasn't. Following Ryo towards the balcony, he stood at the entrance, as Ryo laces his strong arms on the railings.
"What do you need to talk about?" the tone he used was careful and soft. Taking in a deep breath, Ryo said the 3 words that literally made YamaPi's world go crashing down.
"Let's break up."
He had tried to pry out an answer, on why did Ryo break up with him. He didn't understand at all. Did he do something wrong? His life was now of going to work and going back home to cry his eyes out. Going out to buy things would mean to wear his sunglasses too.
It wasn't until after half a year, did YamaPi know about Ryo's reason for breaking up. A phone call, rushing to the hospital, a last talk, a letter.
Pi,
I so sorry. When you see this, it would've meant that the surgery was a failure and that I might be fading from your world already. The reason I broke up with you, was to protect you. It's ironic isn't it? By saying that I'm protecting you, I feel that I'm actually giving you much more pain. On that day when I said those words, I really didn't mean it. I took me all my self control not to go over to you and comfort you when you broke down there and then.
It hurts me even more to see you going to work lifelessly. Koyama asked me what had happened, but I didn't tell him. I was actually hoping to receive the surgery, and maybe recover, so that I can go back to your side. I had to take this chance. For you, Tomohisa.
I wouldn't say anything selfish now. I'm probably gone by now, but I have to make this clear. Yamashita Tomohisa, you'll forever be holding the heart of Nikishido Ryo.
Along with this letter, you would probably find a chain that has a heart shaped pendent. It'll represent my heart. So I hope you'll take care of it. Moving on is also an option. I want to see you happy no matter what.
I love you.
Nikishido Ryo
PS: I'll be by your side watching you.
YamaPi saw the doctors pull the white blanket over his lover's pale face. He shouted, he screamed, he trashed around and tried to enter the ward, but was stopped by the other members holding him back. Tears flowed down without a sound, and his eyes grew lifeless.
It was as if he had saw his whole world disappearing in front of his very eyes. In this case, it might as well be true. Regaining his senses, he calmed down, and requested to see his lover's lifeless body for one more time. Seeing that YamaPi was now composed, the doctors had allowed him to enter.
"Ne, Ryo. I've seen your letter. You should've told me." Caressing Ryo's pale cheeks, he spoke softly, as if Ryo was only sleeping. But that didn't change the fact that the temperature of Ryo's cheeks was totally wrong. It was cold.
"You know, I would've stood by your side. But, I guess this is good bye for now. Make sure you tell Kami-sama up there that you'll be my boyfriend in our next life. So call him to make you wait for me." Joking, he laughed at his own made cold joke.
Bending down, he gave a peck on Ryo's now-cold lips for one last time, and pearls of tears landed on Ryo's face.
"See you later, Ryo-chan."
-OWARI-