Gathering the Falling Stars

hey everyone wow compaired to our last story this one has gotten twice the reviews at the third chapter than at 6th chapter of our story ::pauses then tries to find a map to that sentence::

oh well anyway a couple of the reviews did mention the lack of checking out work well as we speak Co-Author Jen is beta'ing this problem... i only talk to her on the week days and she has to get it off her old computer

so it may take awhile to get the chapters updated but yes they will be fixed! i will say it again THEY WILL BE FIXED!

and to the reviewer who noticed my bad habit of not capilizing i's its just a lazy habit of mine i promise


A/N

kylee - while i enjoy hearing how to fix my work i would really like it if you wouldnt change around our writtings i know they need to be changed but dont waste your time by copying my work then fixing... i dont mean this in a bad way its just rather like a slap in the face when a reviewer does that and to what you said about the speech not matching the sentence after i was told that that was the right way to do it from my original beta i am just following what she told me anyway yes Junko is very innocent but changes drasically and to say Hoshi has issues is an understatement lol (sorry for the long response)

romieluv - thanks for the idea, though POV is hard to keep in mind and im glad we could make you laugh!

Lisa (both reviews) - again just read the above and you will see my response to the first review and the second and it may have been mine or Co-Author Jen's mistake on the lambo part im not sure but ya...

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Chapter 3


Junko's face brightened for what felt like the hundredth time to day.

"What? Of course not! I...I just don't have...have any time. I.." He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "I don't have a problem with others who are...that...way. I'm just not personally interested." He said, more vehemently that was strictly necessary.

Hoshi grins. Bingo! Junko was a closet and unknowing gay male. That was delicious to Hoshi. One of his favorite hobbies was exposing men like Junko to the lust fueled world of homosexuality. Though this experience he would enjoy thoroghly. Junko glanced around, raising a brow at the odd glances he was getting from some of the patrons, but saying nothing and not meeting Hoshi's eyes. Hoshi looks at Junko as he sips his coffee.

"You better eat that burger before it goes cold." He could tell that he had to take this slow and let Junko lead the way.

But god damn did he want to bury himself inside that body of his. Junko started, looking down at his food and numbly picking it up.

"Sorry..." he said slowly before taking a large bite.

Hoshi gently takes Junko's hand holding it.

"No need to be sorry." Suddenly the song My Humps starts to play in Junko's pocket.

The Ipod started to vibrate in his pocket. Junko takes a deep breath to try and calm himself as he tugs on his hand, looking questioningly at Hoshi.

"Is that your ringtone?"

"No thats just the ring tone the bimbo at the phone store put on there. I believe it may be for you." Hoshi grinned as he had an idea of who it might be.

Junko raised a brow and pulled the phone from his pocket.

"Why would it be for me?" He hit the answer button and spoke a quick, curt "Yes?" which was so unlike the friendly greeting he usually gave that it was barely recognizable as him.

"Junko? This is you right?" It was Youji on the phone.

The sound of the twins shoes hitting the floor signaled they were jumpping near the phone.

"Let us talk to him! Junko!" Junko sighed and rubbed his forehead.

"Hello Youji. What's wrong?"

"Nothing why does there have to be something wrong? Just because i call doesnt mean there is something wrong?!" Youji was suddenly angry as he pushed the twins back leaning against the wall. "Look Hoshi brought by this number saying it was you so i thought i would call you." Suddenly his voice leaves the phone. "Kaori go get the mail alright." His voice comes back. "So where are you anyway?"

"I got the mail earlier. It's on the mantle, except for the bills. I'm down at Grael's, why?" The sound of shuffling is heard.

"Why are you there? You havent set foot in that dump since you graduated." The shuffling continues.

"I..." Junko hesitated a moment. "I'm with...er. Someone." Youji snorts.

"Uh huh... hey Junko who is "Home Owners Assossiation? You got a letter from them." Junko paled.

"What? When?"

"Today obviously." Youji sighs heavily.

"I didn't see it." Junko said slowly, biting his lip. "What does it say?" The sound of paper being ruffled then Youji is silent.

"Some guy named Rogers says that our neighbors have voiced 'concerns' that there isnt someone around to babysit me and the twins, which is bull since im old enough to watch them, and that we can stay but if this continues measures will be taken."

"Measures?" Junko repeated, his cheeks flushing. "Who the fuck do they think they are?" he said, perhaps louder than he'd intended to, his anger forcing aside his usually serene manner.

Hoshi looks at him in slight surprise. He liked that Junko had a firey side.

"I dont know! Dont yell at me Junko!" Youji yelled into the phone.

"N-no..." Junko sighed heavily. "Not you, heart. I just...how can they- ?" he growled in frustration. "Does it say what 'measures' they'll take?" A few moments of silence.

"No they just say when the rent is due and to have a wonderful summer. Ya like they give a rats ass." Junko dropped his head back, wincing when it connected with the wooden top of the bench he was sitting on with a crack.

"Alright. Just set it on the desk and I'll take care of it. I'm sorry you had to see it."

"Ya ya what ever just get home soon the twins are really annoying." The phone goes dead.

Hoshi looks at Junko and raised an eyebrow.

"Trouble in paradise?" Junko glared at Hoshi for a moment before remembering himself.

He blushed and looked away.

"Sorry. Yeah. Could you take me home?" he asked glumly, staring down at his half-eaten burger.

Hoshi nods and puts some money down.

"Come on then." Junko fought the urge to insist on paying, following Hoshi out to his car.

"I...well. I appreciate you giving me a ride. And lunch. I'm...sorry it had to end so abruptly." he said, surprised to find it true.

He'd been more nervous around this man than anyone in his life, but he still wanted to know him. Hoshi shakes his head.

"It's alright." Hoshi was silently happy to not be in that place anymore.

He climbs into the car and drives down the road while that same damn CD is playing this time with a harder song called How Do you Love. Junko ran a hand through his hair as he stared out the window.

"Measures." he mumbled, scoffing and obviously still irritated.

"What is going on?" Hoshi was actually interested in what was going on with his family.

Junko stared at Hoshi for a moment, unsure why he was even considering unloading himself to this man.

"I...it's nothing. A family matter." Hoshi looks at him and nods.

"I see thats fine." Junko looks away, feeling guilty for putting him off, but unsure why.

He sighed and fiddled with the phone Hoshi had given him. Once back at the house Hoshi looks at him.

"Go out with me tomorrow." he knew this might be bold but he needed to have a real date with this boy.

"I...what? Why?" Junko asked, flustered.

He'd been certain after the flop this outing had turned out to be that Hoshi could not possibly wish another. Hoshi grins.

"Go out on a date with me tomorrow. And because i want to."

"Date?" Junko frowned. "I told you." he said quietly, glancing around in case anyone heard them. "I don't...date men." Hoshi grins more.

"The think of it as a night time hang out with a male friend." Junko studied Hoshi's expression for a few moments.

"That's all it will be, yes?" Hoshi shrugs.

"You never know what a night could bring. But i would never hurt you." Junko glanced away, but nodded.

"Don't expect anything, alright? And it will have to be after nine. I tutor tomorrow night." Hoshi shrugs.

"Fair enough good night Junko." The door flips open.

Junko unfastens his seatbelt and unfolds himself from the Lamborghini gracefully.

"I'll...see you tomorrow, then. Sleep well." he said quietly as he stood aside for the door to close.

Hoshi waves and drives off as Kaouri and Hiroki run over and tackle him.

"Junko!" Junko's tension seems to melt away as he bends low to hug his little brother and sister.

"Hey, you two. Miss me much?" he asked with a smile.

Both of them nod while Youji stood in the doorway.

"We made finger paints." Junko couldn't help but laugh.

"You did?" He glanced up to Youji.

"Thank you for spending time with them. I..." he blushed despite himself. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" Youji nods and walks inside flipping a piece of hair from his eye.

Today it was bright pink. He walked into Junko's bedroom while the twins walked into their own room. Junko patted Kaouri and Hiroki on the back, promising to look at their paintings in a moment before following Youji into his own room.

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