Potential To Be Strong

Chapter 18: Here

Yuzuru picks me up when I arrive in Japan. It is early in the morning and I told him I could've just taken a cab to his hotel, but he wouldn't let me. Since it is early in the morning, there is barely any people at the airport. The first thing Yuzuru does when he sees me is give me a tight hug. He kisses the side of my head and I clutch onto his body. His familiar scent feels comforting and welcoming. It doesn't feel cold like my house did when I came home. Yuzuru's arms feel like home.

"How are you?" He asks softly into my ear.

"I'm happy to be in your arms again," I murmur as I dig my face into the nape of his neck.

"Good. I've missed you."

"I've missed you too. Now. Let's go back to your hotel. I don't know want any paparazzi to show up and swarm us."

"Okay."

Yuzuru guides me to the car he's been using while in Japan. Yuzuru doesn't get to drive often, but when he does, he relishes in it. He loves being able to drive. Yuzuru places my luggage in the truck of the car. He opens the car door for me and closes it once I'm inside. I quickly text my mother to let her know I've arrived in Japan safely. She doesn't reply so I imagine she's asleep right now.

Yuzuru takes me to his hotel and we walk in stealthily. He walks me to his room and brings all of my stuff with him. He places my bags by one of the beds in the room. He lies down on his bed and motions for me to lie down next to him. I lie down beside him. Yuzuru pulls me into his body and we lie there for a moment.

"We can talk about everything in the morning, but I just want to spend time holding you," Yuzuru murmurs as he holds me close.

"We haven't been apart long, but I've missed this," I reply back digging my face into his chest. I clutch into Yuzuru as if he was about to disappear from my hands.

It's about 3 am and Yuzuru and I fall asleep in each other's arms. I walk up around 10 am when there is a knock on the door. I make sure I look presentable before opening up the door. It is Yuzuru's manager, Hiroki Tomada, while I'm Japan. He is doing everything for him while he's in Japan since I was supposed to take a few weeks off.

"Oh! Vincenté-san, I did not know you were going to be here. Is Hanyu-san inside?" Tomada asks me as he peers into the dark hotel room.

"Hello. He is sleeping right now. Does he have an event soon?" I ask him as I look over at Yuzuru's sleeping form.

"He has a small newspaper interview at 5 pm. I just wanted to check in on him and see if he is up. But I had no clue you were coming to Japan. Last time I checked you were scheduled to be in Canada until Yuzuru's parade."

"Some issue came up back home so I left early and came to stay with Yuzuru until he comes back to Canada. I hope that won't be an issue."

"Of course not. I'm sure Hanyu-San is happy to have you back. I know he enjoys every second he is able to communicate with you. Please remind him of his interview once he has awaken. I'm sending breakfast up as we speak. I didn't anticipate two people so I'll make sure to send up more food. I will see the two of you around 4 pm. Enjoy your day until then."

"Thank you, I shall wake him and we will see you then."

I close the door as Mr. Tomada leaves. I walk back over the bed and nudge Yuzuru. He stirs for a moment before settling back down. I kiss his forehead and he smiles a little. He's awake; he just doesn't want to admit it.

"Yuzuru, it's time to wake up," I coo softly into his ear.

Yuzuru swiftly grabs me and cuddles me into his chest. "We don't have to do anything till later. Let's just cuddle for a moment."

"You heard everything, didn't you?"

"Yes I did. So I won't have to get ready for awhile. And I haven't had you next to me in what feels like forever. Stay here."

"You know, I was only gone for a few days, at most. We have plenty of time to lie in bed together."

"I don't care. I know you're going through a lot right now so I am giving you the care you need."

"You are too much."

I kiss Yuzuru on the nose before burying my head into his chest. I don't know what I would be doing right without him. He let me come stay with him because I didn't want to face my family while it's falling apart. Being in his arms again makes me feel so safe and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now.

"You know we'll have to get up soon," I tell Yuzuru as I look back at his face.

"Yes, but that can be in an hour. I want to cuddle with you for a moment longer," Yuzuru murmurs before kissing the top of my head. He holds me closer to his body and I relax into his warmth.