I'll Be There for You, by The Remembrandts
(Credit for this chapter goes to: TCD0012; and an honorable mention to: mistywaterfall because they are the only ones who voted)

The next day, Ryuichi and Shuichi traveled together to Hollywood where Ryuichi began filming his movie and Shuichi started his vacation. After the filming, the two attended the movie's premier as a couple, Ryuichi having to be Shuichi's translator, and announced to the world that they were a couple.

Of course, after two months of not being seen in Japan, when they arrived back, they saw that there were a lot of rumors of Shuichi possibly trying to commit suicide, secretly going into rehab, or that he had gotten someone pregnant and ran away. When they had arrived, there was a media uproar, demanding what had happened. Of course, Shuichi just stated that all the rumors were false, but did not give any details about why he was gone for so long.

To answer one important question on the status of Bad Luck, the band scheduled a concert having all their greatest hits. The tickets sold out in only two weeks, one of their personal records.

They showed the world that Bad Luck was back, winning best group award, and best live performance, also nominated for best music video. Their newest album record number one on the charts upon entering stores.

So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your jobs a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
or even your year
but..

Unfortunately, the secret of Hiro and Suguru's relationship was discovered when paparazzi caught them engaged in each other one night in what they thought was a romantic night, unaware of the camera man watching them in the Jacuzzi. They refused to talk about their relationship with the public, especially since their families did not know; of course, it was not long until they knew.

They started their relationship slow. Hiro took Suguru out to dates, being as romantic as he could because he knew that's what Suguru liked. Unfortunately, on one particular date where Hiro could feel he would be getting "lucky", but it was ruined when they were being followed by a camera guy. Angry, Hiro punched the lens of the camera, breaking it and getting a lawsuit. Fortunately though, he was able to get out of being sued by countering with trespassing on private property since he punched them in front of his house.

I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cuz you're there for me too...

It was very hard, but Shuichi had decided to forgive Eiri and Tohma. They tried to remain friends, but with all the awkwardness, they could only manage a healthy acquaintance-ship. Unfortunately, Eiri could not continue his relationship with Tohma right off the bat again, but Tohma is patient and is waiting for him to be ready again.

You're still in bed at ten
And work began at eight
You've burned your breakfast
So far... things are goin' great

To Ryuichi's surprise, he had gotten the lead role of a new comedy series called "Who's Gay?" He played the role of the man pretending to be gay so he could date his female friend without her parents knowing (since they do not approve of him) and he has to cope with his new feelings for his other male friend who acts along to make him seem gay. Because of the new series, Ryuichi was able to permanently move to Japan, where he asked Shuichi to move in with him. Unfortunately, his manager, Reiji, also had to move to Japan; she's had no problem trying to put in her opionions of Bad Luck's latest album.

Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
Oh but she didn't tell you when the world has brought
You down to your knees that...

The custody battle went as how K wished it to be. He and Mika had Michael in the summertime when school was out, and Judy and her new fiancé had him the rest of the year. K would fly down on holidays to be with his family. Mika and Michael had a healthy step-mother-son relationship. He always referred to her as "his Japanese mom".

After court, K was yet due to show up in court again, this time for a very different reason. They had found out that Mika was four weeks pregnant and had a quick wedding in the courthouse; they showed up in jeans and tees after getting back from the gun range.

I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cuz you're there for me too...

Ryuichi never drove. It wasn't that he didn't like to drive; it was that he didn't have the attention span to drive. He was the type of guy to get lost in a daydream and wake up wondering why he was connected to a breathalyzer. But he couldn't get anyone to drive him, so he, himself, got behind the wheel, concentrating on the road. He had to calm himself by breathing deeply.

After fifteen minutes, Ryuichi pulled into his destination. It was a pub and grill. He did not drink in public and was only here to meet someone. He glanced around the parking lot and saw a familiar vehicle.

Upon entering, he looked around and saw the person he wanted to see. He walked over to the table and sat down so he was facing this person. "Hello," Ryuichi greeted.

"Hello," Eiri said back, "What did you want to see me for, Sakuma-san?"

"Ryuichi, please," Ryuichi said, "And I need your advice on something."

No one could ever know me
No one could ever see me
Seems you're the only one who knows
What it's like to be me
Someone to face the day with
Make it through all the rest with
Someone I'll always laugh with
Even at my worst I'm best with you, yeah

The lights were blazing, the crowd was screaming and crying out his name as Shuichi sang the melody of a very dramatic song he had written. Cell phones were pulled out and opened and the audience waved them above their heads to the rhythm of the song. When the song ended, there was a loud roar of applause and screams from the audience.

Shuichi took the time to grab his bottle of water on the stage and take a quick sip. He then walked over to Hiro and leaned toward him.

"Did you see Ryuichi anywhere?" he asked anxiously.

Hiro shook his head. "Sorry man. Not yet. He'll be here though."

Shuichi nodded and went back to center stage. Suguru opened with a new pop beat, followed by Hiro's guitar, and another scream from the fans who recognized the song.

It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
or even your year...

Shuichi sang along with the song. Hiro head-banged with his guitar playing, his brown hair flying in all directions. Suguru's fingers were almost a blur as he played every key he had on the keyboard. Even Tohma, who was sitting in the top box, raised his eyebrows to show he was impressed at his cousin's speed.

Shuichi held the last note for as long as he could, counting to his head as he got to twenty-five seconds (which was longer than one would think). Then with a final strum of the guitar, blazes of lights erupted from the stage and the crowd screamed again. In one of the rows, a girl actually lifted her shirt up; of course, the only thing that came to Shuichi's mind in a situation like this was, Ryuichi has that same shirt.

Shuichi looked back at his band mates and mouthed the words to the next song, the last song of the concert. Hiro and Suguru both nodded, and for this one, Hiro tied his hair back in a messy ponytail. They began playing the notes of the song, and Shuichi opened his mouth to sing, and then suddenly the noise was gone. The audience murmured to each other and Shuichi looked back at Hiro and Suguru who were checking their instruments.

This was every musicians nightmare.

I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cuz you're there for me too...

But then a familiar and loving voice came on.

"Sorry, sorry," Ryuichi walked onto the stage, microphone in hand and wearing a dress shirt and black pants. The crowd suddenly let out a roar of screams and cries to him. He waved his hand slightly and the crowd slowly hushed and reduced t mumbles. "We're having some technical difficulties, so in the meantime, while we get everything situated, I'm going to entertain you."

"WOOOOO!"

"But I'm not singing."

"Awwww."

Ryuichi smiled at Shuichi. "Shu-chan, can you stand right here please?"

He motioned to a spot next to him. Confused, Shuichi obeyed. He took several steps over and stood back in middle stage.

"Okay, and can you close your eyes?" Ryuichi came up behind Shuichi and pressed his hands gently over Shuichi's eyes. "Can you see anything?"

"No," he said.

"Okay good," Ryuichi said, his voice clearly showing that he was anticipating this. If this was a prank, Shuichi would get him back. "I'll tell you when you can open them. Just not yet."

A few seconds later there was more murmuring from the crowd and 'aww'es and gasps. Shuichi was awaiting the sudden splash of cold water one would usually get in a situation like this.

"Okay, you can open them."

Ryuichi removed his hands and Shuichi blinked them open. With a white-threaded rope tied under his arms, was Ryuichi's pink bunny, Kumagoro. His hands were tied together with a single red rose and a black velvet box. The box was open and inside was a diamond encrusted engagement band with the words Shuichi, my love engraved on it. Shuichi was speechless. He rose his hand to touch it, but was too afraid to, so Ryuichi did it for him.

He removed the ring from the box, Kumagoro still hanging by the rope with the rose, and then dropped down to one knee. Cell phones were taken out again for pictures.

"Shuichi," Ryuichi said in that dream-like voice. His blue eyes shining and a large smile on his face; he looked so heavenly.

Shuichi's eyes instantly filled with tears and he had to sniff so as not to have a runny nose, but even though he was crying, he was smiling so large his eyes were reduced to slits.

Ryuichi looked his lips. "Will you marry me?"

Shuichi wiped his eyes and nose on his sleeve, not caring that he dirtied it. Then he quickly nodded his head and whispered. "Yes."

Ryuichi slipped the ring onto his third left hand finger and the two embraced in a very passionate kiss where Ryuichi kissed his tears away.

And they lived happily ever after.

I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
'Cuz you're there for me too...

(A/N): Damn, that was corny. Oh well, I just wanted to hurry and end it. There you go. Thank you all so much. This entire fic is dedicated to all who have supported me and reviewed my story. Ja ne.