[FIC]

[yryumi]

Title: Goodbye 2/2

Characters: NEWS

Disclaimer: I don't know.. What should I write? I OWN THEM. Oh there~ there~ I own my laptop, my Evernote, my brain, and the storyline. The characters are fictional but if you say that the characters have the same name as the NEWS members, so be it. :DD Kidding~

yryumi note: I really hate it when I have to split the story. >_____<

English is not my first language. I apologize for the errors.

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This song is really for Tinnie, at the same time for me. he told himself as he sang the last chorus. Maybe he is singing it sadder than usual but he has reasons behind it. His eyes suddenly flew open when arms were encircled around his waist. The crowd screams and it doubled when they see Koyama and Kato approaching Tegoshi.

"You didn't tell us that something happened to Tinny. We thought of comforting you that's why we are here" it was Kato, explaining the reason behind their sudden appearance on stage, after the song ended.

"I was planning to, but I forgot. Thanks everyone"

"Please be happy for Tinnie, wherever she might be right now, please be happy for her." Koyama sadly said, he too has a pet, he feels for Tegoshi, is what he thought.

"I am. Though it is sad, I will try my best to be happy." he smiles but his line of sight dropped to the person behind Koyama "Massu, I know you are sad and maybe even hurt, but please be happy." Tegoshi added, mocking Masuda's sad face. He knows that Masuda is not really fond of Tinnie. He mentally regretted what he said when Masuda stares at him, his eyes full of emotion that looks like tears would fall anytime soon. Masuda is looking at him like that and he knows it is not because of Tinnie. "Smile, Massu." he said with a sweet smile, though his eyes are full of sadness, that made the crowd squeal.

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The day after their last concert tour, Tegoshi sleeps on his hospital bed with his parents not leaving his side. Out of breath, the members arrived and saw him sleeping peacefully. They know. Just one look on his parents faces they know, they didn't make it.

"At 04:07 this morning, Tegoshi-san's breathing stopped." The Doctor said.

They are strong. They said that to him. They won't cry. They promised that to him. They would be sad, would miss him, and would be gloomy through the years. They said jokingly to him and laugh afterwards.

But, it is not easy. Seeing his sleeping face and knowing he won't wake up again made their hearts sunk.

Silently, they cried.

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"Merry Christmas!"

Koyama and Kato greeted him happily when he opened the door for them. And when both of his friends are inside, Skull came, nudging at the guests leg.

"Merry Christmas, Skull! We have a present for you~"  Koyama teased as if the dog could understand what he was saying.

"We brought Coco! Your playmate is here Skull~" Kato cooed, putting Coco on the ground to meet Skull. "Skull, Coco, behave , okay?" The two puppies wagged their tails as they barked at Kato then ran to an open door in the apartment. Kato followed the dogs to see if they were really behaving. He was stunned on what he saw. "This is Skull's room?" he asked

"Uh, yeah. I just thought he needs his own room so I made one. I had fun decorating it." he grins. Kato shook his head while smiling, muttering how obvious he had fun seeing the room full of decorations, and Koyama went inside the room to see it clearly.

"So Tegomass! And NEWS!" he added, still in awe, when he sees it's not just pink and yellow stuffs but also green and violet stuffs! "I am guessing Skull likes his skull-printed bed the most.. right, Massu?"

"Nah~ It's the star-shaped pillow. I always find him sleeping there."

"Tegoshi would be in awe and maybe would consider sleeping here if he saw Skull's room, Massu." Kato giggled, eyes scanning the pink and yellow painted room with cute and cool stuffs arranged neatly. "But Skull's a boy, this is too girly, Massu"

"Shut up." Masuda rolled his eyes but smiles. "What is it, Skull?" he leaned forward and lift him up when Skull approached him. He laughs when Skull licked his cheek.

"He kissed Massu! See Shige? He loves his room, right Tegoshi?" The dog barked and Koyama laughed. He didn't notice what he just called Skull, his eyes wandered around the stuffs he knows belong to Tegoshi. A sudden flash made him look up, Kato just took a picture of him, using the camera he received (a Christmas gift) from Tegoshi. "Again, again, again." Koyama said, smiling as he took Coco on his lap. He called Masuda who is still carrying Skull and both sit on the floor "Yay~" they both said, fingers making the peace sign.

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"Did the Tegoshi's visit Skull this week? " Kato asked. They are on the kitchen, preparing the foods for their dinner.

"Ah yes, last weekend they took Skull out. I got scared, actually. I thought they would say We are taking Skull now, thanks for taking good care of him."

"Tegoshi left Skull to you. I'm sure they understand why... we'll go and visit him tomorrow, right?" Kato added as he put the dishes on the table one by one. He heard Masuda's sound of agreement right before Koyama's scream and laughter "Oi, Koyama! You are too noisy!"

"Sorry!" Koyama shouted, poking his head out on the door. He lie down on the floor then the dogs positioned themselves on Koyama's stomach toward his lower part of the body. "Hey, don't rest there" he pulled Skull up and put him on his chest.

"Tired?" Masuda asked. Kato following behind him.

"I'm tired." Koyama breathed out making the two laugh. "Skull's been pranking me. I was looking for my phone when I heard it ringing, it is nowhere to be found but the noise is from the direction of Skull's bed. I approached him and he looked at me innocently. I lift him up and there it was! He was sitting on it! You prankster~" Koyama cupped Skull's face and the puppy licked him on the lips. "Stop that~" he giggled "Massu would get jealous~"

"Oh~ our Coco is a good girl today, she's not pranking Kei-chan" Kato took his dog from where she is resting (on Koyama's stomach). That's because your phone has a key chain attached to it. It is easy for dogs to drag it away from you. Right, Coco?" he grins at his dog as if reminding her that she, too, had done that to Koyama.

"Come here, Skull." Masuda said and the dog jumped off from Koyama's chest. He lift him up and instantly Skull snuggled in Masuda's chest. "What you did is not a good one. What if you'd poo or peed at it?" after saying that, Skull didn't move, just rest his head on Masuda's shoulder. When Masuda adjust Skull's position to see his face, Skull looked at him sadly. "Well, it's alright when it's Kei-chan. Just don't do that to other people, okay?" He smiled at Skull and then grins when he heard Koyama's objection. Eventually Skull licked him on the cheeks.

"Okay, let's have a picture first." Kato said, as they move to the dining room. He seat the camera on the tripod, adjusting it as the others took their sits. "Here we go!" Kato shouted and then ran to sit beside Koyama with Coco on his hands. Masuda is sitting across them, hugging Skull.

The next day, they framed the photo with the words Forever and put it beside Tegoshi's grave.