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He ordered a scoop of vanilla for Yami and some rainbow sherbet for himself. After he paid and received both cones he handed the vanilla to Yami. "Enjoy!" he smiled and took a lick of his own ice cream and led them to a bench.

He ate his ice cream happily and sat on the bench, "Thank you, Niichan." he smiled at Rus, in a better mood now.

He sat next to him and ate his ice cream. "Ice cream makes everything better." He chuckled and nibbled on his cone. 'I just need to be super careful around him.'

He chuckled a little, "Apparently so." he smiled and continued eating his ice cream. 'It's been a while since I've eaten ice cream, and even longer since someone's bought it for me... he really would make a good big brother.' he smiled to himself.

He smiled and finished most of his ice cream and let Mishka lick whatever of the icecream left that she wanted. "So what shall we do next?"

He looked at mishka, "That's not good for her, you know." he pointed out and finished his ice cream and shrugged, "I dunno, really. We could go to YOUR room, I haven't been there yet." he smiled, "And I have a right to, as your little brother~" he chuckled.

He laughed as Mishka finished the ice cream. "I know, but she's gonna get fat and lazy anyways. Besides I already have ruined her day quite a bit." he chuckled and nodded. "To my room it is then," he stood up and threw away the cone.

He smiled and got up, walking back to the hotel with Rus.

He sighed and went to sign up at the table for the open singing contest, clipping his ID to his belt. He went to organize the song and waited for his turn patiently, not wanting to chat with the other contestants.

Ruslan joined the crowd, taking a seat in the grass with the rest. "Yami... please don't be so upset..." he sighed and watched the first few entries with little interest.

He got up when the announcer spoke, "Next will be Yami Akarui with Valentines Day."
He went to the mic and nodded to the band that had been assigned to him since he didn't have one of his own.
He held the mic in both hands on the stand as he began, his eyes closed,

'My insides all turned to ash, so slow
And blew away as I collapsed, so cold
A black wind took them away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing

He opened his eyes, looking at Rus in the crowd,

I used to be my own protection, but not now
Cause my path had lost direction, somehow
A black wind took you away, from sight
And held the darkness over day, that night

And the clouds above move closer
Looking so dissatisfied
And the ground below grew colder
As they put you down inside
But the heartless wind kept blowing, blowing...

he stood up straighter as the music continued,

So now you're gone, and I was wrong
I never knew what it was like, to be alone...

On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(I used to be my own protection, but not now)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(Cause my mind has lost direction, somehow)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(I used to be my own protection, but not now)
On a Valentine's Day, on a Valentine's Day
(Cause my mind has lost direction, somehow)

he took a short breath and mumbled a thank you before leaving the stage.

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Ruslan watched Yami with pain. 'I'm so stupid, what else was I suppose to do though?' He clapped as Yami left the stage adn his heart ached for him.

Yami waited with the others for a while, still staying quiet. 'I feel a bit better... but I still feel like crying...' he sighed and listened to see if he would win anything. He gave a small chuckle as his name was call for third, but he played it naturally, hoping nobody but Rus could see his irritation.
After the others were announced he went to find Rus. When he found him and lifted up the small bronze colored medal, "Better than nothing I guess."

Rus smiled apologetically at him and nodded. "But you deserved first." He sighed patting the grass next to him of Yami to sit. "How do you feel?"

He shrugged, "You're biased." he sighed and sat next to him, not looking at him, "I feel pretty pissed off, actually, how about you?" he replied in obvious irritation.

"Pissed off at what I did AND that you only got third place? Or just pissed off at what I did?" He sighed looking to him. "I'm sorry it happened like that, but I feel trapped. I'm just not attracted to you in that sense. I mean yes there is a bit of physical attraction, but no when it goes that far. I'm sorry."

He rested his elbows on his knees and rested his forehead on his arms, "I don't care about getting third... i only entered this thing so I could do something to make myself feel better... and I guess I just wanted some attention..." he said quietly, 'I can't cry.... I can't....' he breathed deeply and gripped his elbows tightly so he wouldn't cry, "I realize it's not your fault really... but I've been rejected by you TWICE and the time you say yes you reject my Body... obviously it's going to hurt." he mumbled. He stared off a bit, watching some birds in a tree, "I'm not a girl, Ruslan... I never will be..."

"I-I know Yami. I know you're a boy. Just, your male body isn't what I'm quite use to... Please remember that I used to be straight. And I know it hurts when I reject you, but I'm really trying here because I love you. I really love you." He cautiously leaned over and pulled Yami into his lap. "Please be patient with me. Let me get more used to the idea of having a boy for a lover."

He c frowned and clung to Rus' shirt, hiding his face and staying close, "Stupid jerk... I can't help but forgive you..." he whimpered, trying not to cry, "I love you... I really do... so please try not to feel any worse if I cry..." he said softly, just barely able to fight off the tears.

He sighed and nodded, "Its fine if you cry, I understand." He pulled him into his chest and wrapped his arms around him, blocking out the rest of the world and nuzzled against the top of his head.

The tears started down his cheeks and he hid his face in Rus' shirt, his shaking only stopped when Rus held him. After a few minutes his tears stopped and he nuzzled Rus gently, "I think I'm okay now...." he said softly.

He pet Yami's hair lovingly not ready to let go of him yet. 'I'm a really terrible person.' He kissed his forehead and smiled carefully. "Where would you like to go?"

He kept his eyes low and stayed close to Rus, "My room." he replied simply, not really wanting to go anywhere else right now.

He nodded and stood up, picking Yami up with him. "Is Nibu with you? Or is he back at the room?" He frowned hoping Nibu wouldn't be harmed by Mishka.

"He's still in my room, I hope." he sighed, starting back to his room with Rus, "I guess we'll see..." he said quietly.