Unrequited

Chapter Six

Tamaki had to see Kyoya. Even if it was just to try to confirm what he was feeling. He fidgeted throughout the whole car ride over, unsure of what to do with his hands, and when he arrived at Kyoya's house he raced in unannounced- not bothering to knock on the door. This proved to be a mistake, as when he reached Kyoya's bedroom he was greeted with the sight of his best friend under some strange man being roughly kissed. Tamaki yelled in shock, reeling back and turning the light on. The man on top of Kyoya recoiled sharply, hissing at the light and attempting to cover his face.

"Dammit Tamaki, this is the first alone time we've had in over a month!" Kyoya snaps, standing up to turn the light back off. Tamaki is momentarily frozen by the sight of his best friend shirtless. He'd seen it before of course, but now that he knew about Kyoya's feelings for him he couldn't help but admire the other man. Kyoya was all lean muscle, but Tamaki knew he was still soft to the touch. He flushes at the thought.

"Wake up idiot! Stop staring and help Umehito! You know he can't handle the light," Kyoya says sharply, going over to the man who was previously kissing him.

"Wait- Nekozawa? He- He was attacking you?" Tamaki says cluelessly. Kyoya stops, annoyance clear on his face as he rolls his eyes.

"Did you once stop to think that perhaps we were two consenting adults in a relationship trying to enjoy alone time while Emiko sleeps?" Kyoya hisses, smacking Tamaki on the arm to chastise him. Tamaki blinks, suddenly putting two and two together.

"You- You and Nekozawa-?"

"We are together, yes," Nekozawa says, running a hand through his long blonde hair.

"You can't be with him! How could I- How could Emiko ever handle having such a horrible, dark father?" Tamaki says, astonished. Kyoya glares.

"You do realise the same could be said about me, don't you? I hear you all, calling me shadow king. I'm not an idiot like you," he hisses. "Besides, Umehito is a good match for me. My father chose him, and I must say I quite enjoy his company. He may be odd, but he's kind to me." Tamaki was reeling. He should be with Kyoya! He knew now he had feelings for him. He couldn't believe it had taken him so long to realise it!

"Kyoya I love you!" Tamaki announces. Kyoya's face goes from angry to slightly scared.

"Don't. Don't say it unless you know you mean it. Don't say it because you just realised and think you might like me. I need you to be sure," Kyoya says, voice cold. Tamaki freezes, unable to truthfully say he meant it yet- not by Kyoya's standards.

"I think you should leave," Nekozawa says coldly, eyes full of jealous resentment. Tamaki feels the familiar jolt of fear at Nekozawa speaking and sadly leaves, not noticing the sad look on Kyoya's face as he does.