Gathering the Falling Stars

hey everyone! well this chapter was awesome to write!

anyway in this chapter a song is sung is Life After You by Daughtry awesome song!

A/N

Babby - wow... i thought i had weird dreams lol anyway Nani is around Hoshi's age so early to mid 20's never really gave her an age


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Chapter 38


Christmas Day very early found Junko's family with no presents but the twins didnt care. Youji had told them that Hoshi was going to take them back. Jacklon sat in front of the house of Nani as Kaouri runs into the bedroom where Junko and Nani were.

"Brother...?" Junko, in the middle of dressing after a shower, quickly buttons his pants and opens the door.

"What's wrong, princess?"

"Come on we have a surprise for you! Jacklon's here to show us the way!" Kaouri sees Nani and glares at her. "The witch has to come too." Junko frowns.

"Kaouri! You know better than to talk like that. Especially to someone who's been so kind to us." Nani glares at the 6 year old as Kaouri sticks out her tongue.

"She's nice to you but Hoshi was nice to everyone!" Junko's throat tightens and something painful rises in his chest.

"K-Kaouri. Please." he says quietly. "What is...is Jacklon doing here?"

"Like i said to bring us to the surprise!" Kaouri runs out of the room and outside where Hiroki was standing by the Benz.

Junko sighs and pulls on his shirt, his hair flinging water droplets over his shoulders.

"Alright. I'm coming." He doesn't even look at Nani before following, slipping into shoes and socks on the way.

Nani gets into a nice pair of jeans and a sweater before stepping outside while snow was falling. Both Kaouri and Hiroki had their head back trying to catch flakes in their mouths. Jacklon looks at Junko.

"Looks like jack frost suddenly came on Christmas." Junko says nothing, shivering as his wet hair drips down the back of his neck.

He'd forgotten to grab a coat, so he's standing in the snow in a thin sweater and jeans. Jacklon rolls his eyes.

"Get a coat on and just follow me." Junko blinks for a moment before nodding.

He goes inside and pulls on his sheepskin jacket, the wool warm and soft against his body. Outside, he opens the car door for Nani and the kids. Nani glares at Jacklon and gets into the passanger seat. The twins get into the car as Youji climbs onto the back of the cycle. Junko starts up and pulls out of the driveway so that Jacklon's ahead of them. He waits patiently for Jacklon to get moving and follows when he does. Jacklon drives down the road as Nani looks at Youji.

"You know Youji is too young to have a boyfriend that can drive... even having a boyfriend is bad." Junko shrugs.

"I thought so too, but Jacklon's a good kid. They're good for each other."

"Doesnt matter. Homosexualilty wont be tolerated anymore. Esspecially in my house." Nani looks at the twins in the rear view mirror. "You will speak to your brother right?" Junko frowns.

"Look, Nani. Youji's not going to listen to me if I tell him to stay away from guys. He's at the age where making something forbidden is akin to giving him a ticket to do it. And anyway, I don't think forbidding it is right in the first place." Nani looks at Junko with a disapproving look.

"Well if he wants to continue to live under my roof then he will obey my rules. Or... well he can go live on the streets with his fag boyfriend." Junko's knuckles tighten on the steering wheel and he resolves to either find a way to help Youji see Jacklon or find a new place for the lot of them to live.

Actually, now that he thinks about it, he wants out of the witch's grip too. She's far too controlling. He laughs to himself at that though. Hoshi was controlling too, but it seemed so much less stifling than Nani's.... Jacklon pulls into the ampitheatre's parking lot that was just packed with cars. Many people were still trying to find parking. A couple secruity guards point Jacklon and Junko to another area that was designated just for them. Junko's frown deepens as he looks around. What the hell was going on? He notices Hiroki and Kaouri bouncing on their seats.

"Okay, you two. What do you know?" Both of them cover their mouths as Nani glares at the two little shits.

They quickly get out of the car and run over to Jacklon and Youji. Jacklon chuckles looking aorund.

"Im kinda surprised that so many people have come out today on Christmas." Junko growls, going around the car to open Nani's door before leaving her to confront Jacklon.

Eyes blazing, he crowds the teenager away from the others.

"Jacklon, what the hell are you playing at here?" Jacklon looks at him.

"Fixing your life." he turns and walks towards a back enterence.

Candi stands back stage as she looks over smiling.

"Hey Jacklon i see you manage to get him here. You know where you guys are going to be." Jacklon nods and leads them to a set of box seats where Miyuki was sitting with a bunch of other chairs.

Miyuki looks at Junko glaring.

"What are you doing here?" Junko's stomach drops.

If Miyuki's here....He turns abruptly and walks back out the door, grabbing Nani's arm.

"We're leaving. Jacklon, bring the kids home when you're done." He looks around desperately, unable to remember the way back to the car.

His heart beats hard in his chest. No....no no no! He can't be here! He can't see Hoshi right now...please... Jacklon and Youji both grab his arms and pull him back to the seats.

"No you have to be here. Now sit down." Junko tries to pull away, but shock has him weak and he looks pleadingly at his brother.

"Please..." his voice is hoarse and barely audible. "Please don't make me stay here..." Jacklon sits him down as Nani glares at Jacklon before sitting down.

Maybe this is what would bring Junko to stay with her forever. Seeing his former ass bandit with his new toy. Miyuki watches this, bubbling with inward glee. Hoshi was putting on a concert just for him and that stupid boycunt couldn't handle it.

"What's wrong, Junko? Don't want to hear the lovesongs I've inspired?" Junko's head whips around and his eyes go wide.

"He's *SINGING*?!" The thought hadn't even occured to Junko.

Now, he couldn't figure out *why* it hadn't. It made sense. But, god! Could he sit here and listen to Hoshi sing to someone else? He was afraid not... Jacklon glares at Miyuki as he knew the song inparticular Hoshi was going to sing wasnt for Miyuki. It was be painfully obvious once Hoshi hit the stage. His brother may be leery of getting on the stage again but he knew once the music started he would feel right at home again. Junko sat back, squeezing his eyes shut, hoping he'd last through the night. Miyuki just smirked. He let his eyes roam over Junko objectively for the first time and, though he had to admit the man was good-looking, he really shouldn't have been able to bag the blonde woman with him.

He wondered what the story was there. Nani looked at Miyuki with a disgusted eye. She could tell he was Hoshi little slut. Homosexuallity made her stomach turn. She looked up at the stage as the twins were seated next to Junko. The lights slowly dimmed as the cheer of the crowd grew loud. Junko opened his eyes slowly, finding he couldn't hold back with the thought of seeing his once-lover again. He bit his lip and ran a hand through his still-wet hair. A giant screen comes down as the sound of guitar playing is heard. The cheering dies down as the screen shows a desert road. Hoshi then came into view sitting on his lambo. Slowly his voice starts to sing with the soft music.

"Ten miles from town and I just broke down Spittin' out smoke on the side of the road." The video showed Hoshi looking up towards the setting sun. "I'm out here alone just tryin' to get home To tell you I was wrong but you already know." Hoshi slides off the car and starts to walk behind his car. The screen turned off sliding up. "Believe me I won't stop at nothin' To see you so I've started runnin'!" Hoshi opens the curtins walking back out on stage as the crowd scream cheers for him as he continues to sing. "All that I'm after is a life full of laughter As long as I'm laughing with you." Hoshi stands at the end of the stage as his eyes lock with Junko's. "I'm thinkin' that all that still matters is love ever after After the life we've been through 'Cause I know there's no life after you" Junko's eyes go wide and he looks over to Miyuki.

The song....couldn't be about that kid....not if they were still together. He swallows hard at the searing glare from the younger boy. Hoshi looks out at Junko as he continued to sing. "Last time we talked, the night that I walked Burns like an iron in the back of my mind. I must've been high to say you and I Weren't meant to be and just wasting my time Oh, why did I ever doubt you? You know I would die here without you! All that I'm after is a life full of laughter As long as I'm laughing with you I'm thinkin' that all that still matters is love ever after After the life we've been through 'Cause I know there's no life after you." Hoshi walks down a set of stairs as he continues to sing. "You and I, right or wrong, there's no other one After this time I spent alone It's hard to believe that a man with sight could be so blind Thinkin' 'bout the better times, must've been outta my mind So I'm runnin' back to tell you." Hoshi kneels down in front Junko as his voice gets softer.

"All that I'm after is a life full of laughter Without you God knows what I'd do." Junko's breathing becomes quick and tears gather in the corners of his eyes. He watches Hoshi carefully, trying to read his mind and finding nothing but love for him. Hoshi takes his hand and leads him onto the stage as he finishes off his song. "All that I'm after is a life full of laughter As long as I'm laughing with you I'm thinkin' that all that still matters is love ever after After the life we've been through 'Cause I know there's no life after you." Slowly the music dies down as Hoshi smiles down at Junko. A mic was clear near his mouth so he could have his hands free. "Junko i was a complete idiot... i realized that you are the one for me... i shouldnt have treated you and your family so harshly." He holds Junko's hands close. "I want to ask you something and hopefully you will forgive me." Hoshi reaches into his coat pocket pulling out the ring box. Jacklon, Youji and the twins smile brightly jumpping up and down. Hoshi slowly dropped to one knee as the whole ampitheatre went silent. "Junko Collin's will you forgive this pitiful excuse for a man and marry me?" He pops open the box showing the ring to Junko.

Junko's tears finally spill over and he pulls Hoshi up into a hug.

"Yes, yes!" he cries. "Of course I will" Hoshi hugs him tight as he steps back long enough to slip the ring onto his finger.

Hoshi then leans down kissing Junko deeply. God did he miss his little Junko. The roaring sound of the crow cheering startles Junko and he blushes deeply, but can't find it in himself to end the kiss. He smiles a bit to himself and leans forward, amping it up for the audience, and for himself. He can hear Youji and Jacklon cheering louder than anyone else. The sound of twin screams are heard as both Miyuki and Nani jump on stage.

"He's mine!" both of them scream in tandum as Hoshi pulls Junko behind him as Nani when to slap him sending Hoshi's eyepatch flying off.

Hoshi turned his eyes to the woman, showing a murderous intent while Miyuki tried to grab Junko. The cheers of the crowd quickly become an undulating sea of sibilant hisses and boos. Junko jerks away from Miyuki, murder in his eyes as he grabs Nani by the hair.

"Don't ever touch him." he says near her ear, his voice quiet and deadly.

Nani grabs Junko and throws him to the ground as secruity rushes out and takes Miyuki and Nani kicking and screaming. Hoshi holds Junko close as he glares at the two retreating guards. Hoshi reached back under his coat and turned off his mic and smiled down at Junko.

"My sweet Junko." Junko burrows close to Hoshi, noting that the man's voice no longer carried to the crowd.

"I can't believe she put her hands on you..." he growls menacingly.

Hoshi pets his hair as he looks at him with his blind eye.

"If she wasnt a woman i would have sent her into the crowd for a much deserved beating." Junko snorts.

"Then you're more chivalrous than I am. I wanted to hit her...really hard." Hoshi smiles and looks at his hair.

"I think i can get Candi to fix your hair." Hoshi is quiet for a moment. "I want to say sorry for how i acted with... that Caleb." Junko shook his head.

"It's fine. I...I'm sorry too." Hoshi pets his hair.

"God i love you Junko... so much..." Junko, having briefly controlled his tears, groans as they begin again.

"I love you t-t-too!" He squeezes Hoshi to him, burying his face against the popstar's neck.

Hoshi holds onto him tight before helpping him to his feet.

"This concert was just for you Junko. To get you back into my life and..." he gently kisses the ring on Junko's finger. "...it seems to have worked." Junko laughs wetly.

"I'd say so. God, I'm such a girl." Hoshi chuckles and kisses his lips softly. They were attacked by Kaouri and Hiroki who attached to both of them. Youji and Jacklon followed with bright smiles of their own. Junko returns Hoshi's kiss before bending to hug his twin siblings. When he stands, he stares at Youji and Jacklon for a moment before pulling them both into a bear-hug. "Thank you both." he says quietly between them. "So...so much." Jacklon and Youji both hug him tight. Hoshi chuckles. "Those two set this whole thing up. Youji is the one who broke my icey front." he gently flicks Youji's chin.

Youji grins happily. He and Junko had never been close before they met Hoshi, but now that they were, well. He wasn't going to let *either* of his big brothers wallow in misery. Hoshi picks up Hiroki as Kaouri dances on the stage as Hoshi chuckles. "Our little starlet." Junko watches her for a moment, the gears in his head working. He turns to Hoshi, pulling Hiroki down and sending him over to Youji and Jacklon. "I wonder." He says quietly. "Look at her, Hoshi." Hoshi looks over to Kaouri who was dancing in her pretty pink dress. Her blond hair in soft curls. Junko crosses his arms. "She's always been like that. Wanting to perform in front of people..." Hoshi shrugs.

"Maybe i could talk to a few people in the industry. But not til shes older. She couldnt handle the spot light this young." He moves fast and sweeps Kaouri off her feet making her squeal with laughter.

Junko looks surprised.

"I just meant you could coach her. I didn't even think about your connections...." He frowns slightly. "I...I don't want you thinking that I would use you to further her, or anyone's, career." Hoshi chuckles and looks down at him.

"The thought never even crossed my mind." Kaouri giggles and hugs Hoshi tight.

"Papa Hoshi!" Junko blinks at Kaouri, wondering if she would really like such a life... Finally, he shakes his head.

In time, the decision would be hers to make. He took Hoshi's hand, nearly falling over when Hiroki leaps onto him. He pulls his little brother into a stable embrace and whistles to Jacklon and Youji where they're kissing just offstage.

"Get a room, you two!" he laughs. Jacklon grins.

"I think we will do just that!" JAcklon yells as he pulls Youji out of the ampitheatre.

Hoshi looks down at Junko.

"I think we should pick up your stuff from that womans house before going back to our home." Junko nods.

"Shouldn't be hard. We haven't really unpacked. We've been pulling our clothes out of boxes the whole time..." Junko swallows hard as he remembers that quite a lot of his clothing is in Nani's room...

Hoshi looks at Junko.

"I dont hold what ever you did with that woman against you. Believe me Miyuki nearly raped me when i told him about throwing you out." Junko grimaces, but nods his thanks.

"Want to take the Benz?" Hoshi nods.

"My lambo is back at the house. Jacklon brought me here." Junko leads them to the Benz and they quickly pull onto the highway.

Junko takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold Hoshi's hand. Hoshi holds Junko's hand tight. Hiroki smiles.

"So you guys are going to get married?" Junko nods with a bright smile.

"Yes, Hiroki. I'm going to be a...well. A husband." he blushes.

Hoshi chuckles.

"He's going to be my wife." Kaouri and Hiroki giggle as they start chatting about wedding dresses and flowers.

Junko mock-glares at Hoshi. He leans over slightly, whispering.

"I'll be your wife when you're my bitch. I'm a boy." Hoshi smirks then hisses into his ear.

"I have been your bitch before." Junko swallows a groan as he remembers that night.

His hands tighten on the steering wheel. The glance he throws Hoshi is one of heat and anticipation.

"Looking for a repeat performance?" Hoshi smirks as his hand moves over Junko's developing hard on.

"Only for you." Junko swallows hard, glancing in the rear-view mirror to make sure the kids are still cluless.

"You're a very bad influence on me, you know that?"

"I think after what we went through we should be naughty. Both ways." His eyes show a deep fire burning.

Junko's breathing hitches and he blushes deeply.

"Alright..." Hoshi smirks and licks his lips.

"Lets get to that house so I can take you in our bed." Junko nods and a few minutes later, they pull into the drive. "Doesn't look like she's home yet."

"More than likely in jail for assulting me." Hoshi climbs out and walks inside where the twins go right to where their stuff was.

Hoshi looked around the room and sighed deeply.

"Tried to convince yourself you were straight?" Junko's cheeks redden in shame, but he doesn't deny it.

"I am bi...I just...didn't want anything to do with men..." Hoshi turns and looks at him.

"Tell me... did you like sex with her or sex with me better?" Junko swallows.

"You, but I didn't like her. I think if you'd been a woman I'd enjoy sleeping with you just as much." Hoshi looks at him oddly before stepping close to him.

"Then you wouldnt be able to have me pound that nice little ass of yours." Junko glances around quickly for the twins, finding the room empty.

He sighs in releif. He nods.

"You're right. But I'd probably be a bit more...er. Dominant if you were a woman..." Hoshi smirks.

"Believe me Junko... after tonight your going to be telling me that you are just as gay as i am." His hand moves over Junko's neck.

Junko shivers and doesn't argue. He doubts it matters much if he's interested in girls as well as men either way, since he wants no one but Hoshi regardless. Hoshi smiles then helps him pack up his things. Once packed, they make the drive to the manor. Junko, surprised that the entry code hadn't changed, parked in front of Hoshi's home and sighed, laying his head on the steering wheel.

"Can we unpack tomorrow?" he asks pitifully.

Hoshi nods as the twins were asleep.

"Come on we just have to get the twins up to their rooms. Then we will go to our room." Junko nods and carefully unbuckles Hiroki, pulling him into his arms as the boy barely stirred.

Hiroki easily curled up in Junko's hold, snuggling close and Junko couldn't help but aww over it a bit. Hoshi gently picks up Kaouri who instantly wrapped her little arms around his neck. He easily carried her to her room before laying her down on the bed. Junko tucks Hiroki in and makes his way quickly to Hoshi's room. Finding no sign of Miyuki, he sighs in relief, flopping down on the bed. Hoshi gets to their room and crawls on top of Junko.

"Are you alright?" Junko nods, his arms wrapping around Hoshi's shoulders.

"I just...don't want to think of that...kid in here." Hoshi pets his hair.

"Dont worry i had the sheets burned that he touched. I bought these..." he runs his hand over the new velvet comforter. "Just for you." Junko's small smile widens and he wriggles beneath his lover, settling against the comforter.

"You're excessive, Hoshi-mine." Hoshi smiles and lays beside him.

"I say a nap is in order before i let the twins at the presents that are still downstairs." Junko raises an eyebrow.

"What kind of present?"

"The ones we bought for them before this whole mess happened." Hoshi gently pushes Junko's hair behind his ear.

Junko nods.

"Um...so. We're getting married. We...well. I sort of have a...a requirement...for after." Hoshi looks at him.

Silently wondering if he meant kids. He decided to play dumb for the moment.

"Requirement?" Junko fidgets.

"W-well, I mean. We don't have to make any decisions...i-i-immediately...but...I mean...m-maybe after Youji and Jacklon graduate...er....or sooner, i-if you want...I just...er..." Junko gives every sign of rambling himself hoarse.

Hoshi cups his cheek.

"Calm down honey. What is it?" Junko still and looks Hoshi in the eye.

"I....I want k-k-k-k-kids." he stutters out quietly.

Hoshi smiles and kisses his lips.

"I promise you... we will have our own kids. As soon as you want them." He gently nuzzles his cheek.

Junko cuddles close, a tenseness in him relaxing finally.

"I love you, Hoshi." he says, a small hiccup in his voice. "S-so much." Hoshi smiles holding him close.

"I love you too Junko just as much."

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