New Beginnings part 30

[krystalkatz.livejournal.com]

Masaki tried his hardest to keep himself composed as he sat beside Sho talking to the priest that would be performing the ceremony. He had met the man several times with Shu and had found him to be a pleasant and friendly man but at the moment, talking about Shu and the things that he would like at his funeral was almost too much for him to bear. He closed his eyes tightly surprised when he felt Sho’s hand come to take his holding it gently with his thumb moving against his knuckles. It was a deeply comforting gesture and Masaki found himself being both warmed and confused by the action. It did help though and he was able to open his eyes and look at the man with a very small smile.

“Masaki-kun…” The priest hummed softly drawing his attention away from Sho surprised when the man handed him a letter in a yellowish envelope “Shu-san left this with me last year when he was rushed into hospital that first time…He said that I was to give it to you when he finally passed…I did call around a few times but…”

“I’m sorry…I…Didn’t…I wasn’t…I…” Masaki spluttered with embarrassment thinking of all the times that he had ignored the phone and the door in the days after Shu’s death. He had been rather like a zombie for those days, in fact if Sho hadn’t come into his apartment and his life he would still have been in that state. The fatherly looking man gave him a pitying smile and took his other hand squeezing his fingers gently as he hummed;

“It’s okay, you and Shu-san were very close…I’m sure he knew that it would take you awhile to be well enough to receive it…”

“I’m still sorry I didn’t mean to be rude to you…” Masaki breathed nervously licking at his lips to try and take away the dry feelings that was clinging to them. He looked at Sho feeling guilty that he was making it all about him when it was Sho’s grandfather and the other man seemed to be trying to find some connection with the man. It seemed that Sho was okay though sitting beside him with a clear expression his face only mildly discoloured from the beating that Jun had given him. His hand was still around his and Masaki gave it a gentle squeeze.

“I understand that you won’t be placing Shu-san in the grave with his family?” The priest asked and Masaki blinked glad that Sho was the one that answered his voice completely calm as he said;

“No…There was a place in Wales that my grandfather wanted to be buried…”

“I think I remember him saying something about that, a valley where he used to go fishing, I believe…He often told me that it was some of the happiest moments of his life…Free from all restraint and constriction…” The priest smiled and Masaki winced as Sho’s fingers grew tight around his fingers a gasp leaving his mouth.

“Sho-chan? Are you okay?”

“Yes...I’m fine, Masaki…My head is just a little woozy…” Sho hummed blinking and Masaki couldn’t help but nod. The thick smell of incense that permeated through air was making him feel sick “I’m sorry sir, but I think that we should head home now…We still have a lot of other things to arrange…I trust that everything will be arranged…”

“…Of course…I will make sure that everything will be set for Monday…” The priest smiled getting to his feet as Masaki and Sho did. They shook hands and then he headed out of the building with Sho finally letting go of his hand and Masaki found himself missing the warmth of his hand.

TBC
A/N: I have to confess that I don’t really know how Buddhist funerals go >.< (I’m not completely sure about Christian ones either) and my internet is too spotty to check so I’m sorry…I assume that theres a meeting with a priest? Anyway I hope that this is okay ^_^

Comments

[reveetoile]

I think it's fine I'm happy that they have each other :)

[br-arashi.livejournal.com]

Finally Sho-chan's heart is starting to melt!
As for the ceremony, in japanese Buddhism, they usually keep the ashes at home for a year and them take it to its rightful place.
But he doesn't need to follow any traditions, since he wishes for it to be placed in Wales.
And, actually, who cares???
I just want to see Sho finally becoming more human!
I'm loving this!!!