The Rain that Washed You Away

A/N:

Hi minna! Another story! This is my first one shot so I don't know if it will turn out good or so, but please read it!

It suddenly went in my mind and I got inspired to write this down and leave my first book for awhile. And to the people who haven't read it yet please read "Ran-chan Can You Hear Me?"

Disclaimer: The song and characters do not belong to me.

Enjoy!

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Shindou's POV

It has been a month since Kariya Masaki's car crash, and a month since we have been gloomy without our prankster friend and co-worker. But the person depressed the most was his lover, Kirino Ranmaru.

Ever since we found out about his death Kirino locked his door for the longest time. He didn't come out to eat or go to work.

We were really worried.

Our friends and old teammates encouraged me to take care of him because I, Shindou Takuto, is his best friend. I should help him with everything I got so he can become normal again.

After I removed the locks from his house I slowly opened the door and my eyes widened.

His house was a mess. Clothes were scattered everywhere and dust bunnies thick. It wasn't like him. I knew him as a clean and hygienic person. I saw him sitting on couch clutching a picture frame, crying.

My heart ached seeing him like that. Alone and sad.

I go to his house every day to take care of him.

One day he begged to live with me.

I agreed.

None of our friends made fun of us, knowing Kirino is gay. He's been dating Kariya. We agreed to except the fact that he wants to live under my roof. I could take care of him more and spend time with him, like we used too.

I helped him with his employer vacation papers and adjust to a life without his lover.

Half a year has past and Kirino was still the same. He barely talks to me and eats. He lost his work due to his depressed state. Our friends asked us if we need their help but I declined. I told them that Kirino is my best friend and I'll help him with all I got, even if I become poor.

Right now it is raining hard. I opened my bedroom windows so the noise would invade my thoughts. The thunder were like the loud crashes of drums marching in a loud band.

Every time it rains I would listen to the band of thunder so I won't hear my own thoughts. But tonight it doesn't work.

When I look outside I would see Kirino, showing his emotions to the rain, his arms spread out like he is waiting for the rain too embrace him. He does that whenever the rain falls. The first day he did it I tried to stop him, after a while I understood that I can't do anything about it. I didn't argue and let him go.

Sometimes I can't stop myself from watching him outside. Screaming all the pain to the ferocious storm, his clothes and hair are soaked, and his soul was crushed. The image woke up my numb hands and I lay down on my bed. I used my hands to cover my ears to not hear his scream. I wished that all his pain would go away and that he may find peace one day.

Then tears fell from my eyes.

A whole year has past and Kirino is getting better. He sometimes smiles and talks to all of us but he won't laugh. He isn't the Kirino we know, and no one blames him. It is hard to lose someone you love.