What Happens Next....?

A/N: Hey guys this is not an update but my first attempt at a one-shot. So I hope you guys enjoy it and normally this is not the pairing I would write but a friend inspired me to give a try, thanks SinkingIntoDarkness this was all your doing ^_^. So on with the fic.

Oh yeah and dragonfox of hell I will update True Dedication very soon and to all my other reviewers thanks for the support

Now on to the fic....


What Happens Now …?


It was a rainy afternoon, the clouds were dark and that’s just how our toushin was feeling dark and moody. Keiko went to visit her grandparents, Kurama and Hiei went to the Makai and here he was stuck at home with nothing to do.

“I could call the oaf but he probably won’t come over, probably playing wit dat cat of his, but hey worth a shot.” Yusuke thought as he got up to pick the phone up and dial his best friend's number.

Ring....ring.....ring... “Hello."

"Hey Kuwabara what ya up to?" Yusuke said when he heard his friend’s voice.

"Urameshi? Uh ...hey nuthin why?" Kuwabara said petting Eikichi.

"Oh nuthin.....just wondering..."

"Um ok...."

"I was wondering if you would wanna come over and watch a movie, ya know just for the hell of it. Boys night out whadaya say?"

"Heck yea! Want me to bring anything?" Kuwabara said putting Eikichi on the floor.

“Um yea why don’t you bring the drinks and I'll set things up? What movie do you wanna watch?" Yusuke asked skimming thru his video collection.

"Anything that includes a good fight." Replied Kuwabara as he packed his belongings.

"Just what I was thinking. Ok then. Be here at five"

"Five it is."

They hung up the phone to get things ready for the nite. What they didn’t know was that this nite would change everything between them. Before Yusuke knew it, a knock on the door brought him out of his preparations and he went to answer it. He opened the door to see the orange-haired youth grinning ear to ear, in one hand he held the drinks and in the other he had his sleeping bag.

"So, I see you think you're staying over as well?" Yusuke inquired looking at the sleeping bag.

“Well yea! It’s still raining a bit and plus who knows how long we'll be watching movies. So where do I set up camp?"

"Over there." Yusuke pointed near the couch

Kuwabara walked over to the 'living room' area and rolled out his bag. The design on it had a kitten in the middle with lil hearts going around it

"What the hell man!" Yusuke exclaimed as he eyed the sleeping bag while pointing at it accusingly.

"What?" Kuwabara said looking around himself for anything suspicious. “Is there something on me? Get it off man!”

"You have a friggin' cat on your bag!"

"Oh that...hehehe well Shizuru thought it was cute and got if for me for Christmas so put a sock in it." Kuwabara grumbled as he placed the drinks on the coffee table

Yusuke tried to conceal his laughter but was met with another glare from his friend. Kuwabara noticed how clean the apartment was and wondered if Urameshi really cleaned this place up

"Where’s your mom? I thought she would be home in this kind of weather?"

"Well as we know my mom's a drifter so wherever the booze and junk are there you will find her. I guess she's at a friend's house." Yusuke said shrugging his shoulders as he plopped on the couch

"So what shall we watch first...Resident Evil...or Mortal Kombat...."

"Um....Mortal Kombat....I wanna see Liu Kang kick some ass!" Kuwabara said with glee

"I swear sumthin' is wrong wit you man." Yusuke said as he popped in the video.

As the screen lit up he took this chance to go into the kitchen and round up the snacks he found in the cabinets. Returning back to the living room, he saw Kuwabara practically glued to the screen, the scene where Liu Kang just dreamt of his brother's death was playing and he was yelling at Shang Tsung to let Liu Kang’s brother go. Shaking his head Yusuke sat back on the couch Indian style placing the bowl of popcorn and chips on the table. Taking a handful he piled it into his mouth and almost choked when Kuwabara screamed.

"What... what the hell happened?" Yusuke asked coughing

"Oh......um.....this part always gets to me...hehe hehe " he said scratching the back of his head

Yusuke gave Kazuma a death glare and resumed watching the movie. Kuwabara only shrugged and grabbed a handful of chips and crunched them savagely. Yusuke grabbed a beer can and opened it to help clear his throat.

"Ahhh....this is refreshing." he said exhaling. “So Kuwa where is Shizuru? I thought she wouldn't let you out cuz it’s a school night."

"Oh she went out wit her friends. This rain won’t keep her sheltered, and plus she doesn't know I'm here...I went to my room and pretended to be asleep"

"So you snuck out. Man that’s pathetic. You’re afraid of your sister."

As the movie continued to play, Yusuke watched Kuwa's reaction to each scene, he was either cursing the characters out or he was crying for them to survive. 'Man he's seen this a million times yet he still acts like it’s his 1st, gods this guy is......whoa.....what the hell....' Yusuke noticed the distance between the two had grown close. Kuwa was leaning against his legs as they dangled off the edge of the couch (he switched positions so now he's lying on his side legs dangling off the edge) he could feel a blush creeping on his cheeks but didn’t know why. Just then Kuwabara nearly jumped off the floor when Scorpion removed his mask to show his true self. Yusuke on the other hand bolted off the couch and landed face first on the floor lying sprawled on his friend's form.

"Dammit Kuwabara don’t do that!" Yusuke groused as he tried to pull himself up but was pinned down. Kuwabara had his elbows embedded in Yusuke's back leaning on him like a table.

"Shhhh Urameshi, the best part is about to come one" Kuwa scolded as he moved to get more comfortable

"Un-freakin-believable" Yusuke said as he again tried to get away.

On the screen Scorpion and Johnny were fighting in a fire pit dungeon and Scorpion just spat fire at Johnny. Johnny of course dodged and Kuwabara nearly flew off the floor.

"Yea Johnny kick his butt!" he said taking his fist and posing in his fighting stance on the floor. Yusuke groaned and moved to sit up when two strong arms wrapped around his form and pulled him in for a noogie

"Ha take that you ugly monster creature...thing" Kuwa said rubbing Yusuke's gelled hair

“Hey knock it off!" Yusuke yelled and turned the tables on Kuwa tackling him to the floor, pinning his hands above his head

"Hey Urameshi....I’m trying to watch the movie.....let go..." he said struggling to get free, but Yusuke wasn’t have it

"No you messed up my hair, scared me half to death twice and you pinned me down.....I think you deserve this." Yusuke said with a glint in his eye

Kuwabara knew that meant trouble, he eyed the table to see five empty beer cans and he hadn’t drank any yet. 'Uh oh' he thought.

"Hey man....you know I was kidding right?'

Yusuke only chuckled and smiled that devious smile of his. Kazuma sweat dropped and tried to get free again but the half demon only moved to straddle his waist pinning him further

"Let’s see....what to do what to do......." Yusuke said tapping his chin with his free hand

The movie continued to play in the background, the part where Sonya faced against Kano on the beach played and Yusuke got his idea

"Let’s fight!"

"Huh?" Kuwabara said eyeing his friend skeptically

"C’mon.......I’m bored and this movie sucks." Yusuke said knowing it would rile his friend up

"This movie does not suck! It’s a classic and you know it." Kuwabara said breaking free finally from Yusuke' grasp

"Oh yea, prove it. Fight me. You win the movie doesn’t suck and we'll watch it again. If I win I get to choose what we do next"

Again that same mischievous glint arose in his eye and that made Kuwa all the more cautious. Getting to his feet, Kuwabara stood and began to stretch. Yusuke did too, while also taking off his white- t shirt and tossing it on the floor. Kuwabara’s eyes fixed on the muscular chest, abs neatly defined with little ripples here and there. His arms and shoulders were well toned and he felt himself shutter at the thought of what they felt like under his touch

'Hold on....what? What am I thinking? Kazuma get your head outta da gutter. You are not interested in Urameshi....even though he does look....no stop it'

"Hey you all right over there. Earth to Kuwabara" Yusuke said waving his hand in front of Kuwa’s face trying to get his attention

"Oh um...sorry man was just thinking of sumthin’." Kuwabara confessed rubbing the back of his head

"Yea yea." Yusuke said waving it off. "Are you ready to get ya ass handed to you or what?"

"Yea right. You’ll be the one crying”

The two began to circle one another, sizing each other up. Yusuke smirked and moved in for the kill, but Kuwabara dodged and jabbed with his right barely scrapping Yusuke's side. Yusuke jumped backwards and lunged forward again this time disappearing before Kuwabara’s eyes and uppercut him square in the chin sending him flying backwards and landing hard on the floor

"Sheesh man I would have thought you saw that coming." Yusuke said walking over to where his friend was on the ground.

Little did he know, Kuwabara was faking his injury and kicked Yusuke's feet right under him, sending him on his back.

"Ow!" he cried as he rubbed his backside. "Ok that's it no more mister nice demon."

Yusuke got back in his fighting stance, eyebrows furrowed tightly as he eyed Kuwabara who too stood in his stance, brows knitted

"Well that's what you get for a cheap move!"

"Cheap move my ass! I got you fair and square."

Both boys charged at each other, never minding that the taped had stop playing or the rain becoming louder and more threatening. Lightening crackled as the two direct punches landed on both their jaws, sending them skidding backward. Yusuke cracked his neck as Kuwabara spat the blood from his mouth.

"Hey nice punch." Yusuke said chuckling and cracking his knuckles

"Same here, but I won’t go easy on you anymore."

"Oh is that so and here I thought that was you being serious." Yusuke jeered

Kuwabara growled and ran towards Yusuke throwing a round of punches and kicks in his direction but of course Yusuke evaded them all, getting in some blows when an opening occurred. ( a/n: pause)

"Hey Kuwabara when you get serious let me no so I can will ya." Yusuke taunted as he sent another kick to his stomach

Kuwabara held his stomach and grimaced. 'Why can't I hit him...I should have landed a punch or sumthin I mean he's freakin doped on beer.....damn....the beer...' Kuwabara mentally slapped himself

Again Yusuke attacked Kazuma but this time he stood his ground, the punch was directed to his chest but before it landed he looked Yusuke straight in the eyes and that halted the attack

"What the hell man!" Yusuke said withdrawing his attack. "What’s wit you man?"

Kuwabara didn’t reply, he just stared into those chocolate pools and lost himself in their gaze. Yusuke cocked his head to the side trying to figure out if his friend was on drugs or sumthin.

"Hey Kuwa. Kuwabara! Man I shouldn’t have-"

Yusuke's words were cut off by a pair of lips pressed firmly against his own. His eyes grew wide as saucers as his brain finally registered that Kuwabara.....his best friend......was kissing him! Flailing arms waved in the air as he tried to figure the best way out of this situation. Then he felt Kuwabara’s tongue stroking his lower lip and he gasped unknowingly allowing the appendage to further explore his mouth. Yusuke' mind was in overdrive. 1. His best friend was kissing him. 2. His friend happened to be male. And 3. HE FOUND HIMSELF ENJOYING IT!

Closing his eyes he let Kuwabara have his reign while his mind began planning his next move. 'If this is what he wants then I’ll give him sumthin to remember'

Kuwabara’s tongue caressed the others, tasting everything that made Urameshi well.....Urameshi. His tongue scraped over Yusuke' teeth and that’s when Yusuke took over. He darted his tongue out to battle it out. The two boys moaned as their bodies rubbed together, their aching erections touching for the briefest of moments as their tongues battled for dominance. All the while Yusuke was pushing Kuwabara backwards until his back hit the wall leading down the hall to his room. Breaking apart for the necessary air, both boys stared at each, lust driven eyes were glued to one another, chests heaving for air and bodies pouring off sweat.

'Man he looks so fuckable right now.' Yusuke mused as he eyed the tall teen in front of him

Kuwabara couldn’t believe he just kissed his best friend. It was like....like it was the right thing to do at the time. He didn’t know what spurred it. 'Maybe it was when he had me pinned under him, that strong body...those arms wrapped around me...holding....' Kuwa was brought out of his thoughts when a hand grabbed his ass and pressed him closer to the other's body. He gasped when he felt another hand travel inside his pants to rub against his erection through his boxers.

"Uuurrraaaammmmmeeeesssshhhiiiii" Kuwabara hissed out as the fabric rubbed against his weeping cock sending a slew of sensations through his body. He could feel Yusuke's warm breath near his ear as he nibbled on the lobe.

"It seems someone is in need of my help. Do you wish for me to help you Kuwa......I can ease all your troubles...just say the word." Yusuke whispered rubbing his hand faster through the cloth

Kuwabara nearly fell in Yusuke's embrace. His words and his ministrations were making him hot and he couldn’t handle it anymore. Wrapping his strong arms around the toushin, he brought their lips together in a passionate kiss, Yusuke complied. Taking over the kiss, Yusuke's tongue explored Kuwa’s earning him a groan. He smirked and re-directed the orange-haired youth towards his room

Into the room, he maneuvered so Kuwabara could land gently on his bed while he tore his mouth away.

"Get undress. When I come back, I’ll fuck your brains out and if you’re a good boy you may get seconds." Yusuke said heading out the room and into the bathroom.

Kuwa looked baffled for a minute then composed himself "What the heck you mean if I'm a good lil boy. I ain’t a dog Urameshi!" Kuwa yelled out.

He began to take off his black t-shirt and tossed it into a corner of the room, then slipping out of his grey sweatpants he tossed them with his shirt only leaving on his boxers. Yusuke returned to say the least with a tube in one hand and a bowl of honey in the other. Oh and did I mention that in that time span he had completely undressed himself.

Kuwa was how to put it bluntly......lost for words at the sight of his best friend standing in the doorframe stark naked, his cock standing up proudly with a hint of precum oozing from his slit. Kuwa was drooling at the mouth. As Yusuke walked over to the bed, his cock bobbed up and down with every step holding Kuwa’s gaze until the toushin stopped mere inches from his friend

"Like what you see?" Yusuke said grinning as he placed the materials on the night table.

Kuwabara just nodded his head absentmindedly. No words formed in his mind as the well-muscled body leaned forward making him lean backwards on his elbows to support him. Yusuke was mere inches from the orange-heads face, his breath tickling Kuwabara’s upper lip which caused them to part slightly. Taking this as a sign from above, Yusuke pressed his lips against his friend’s lips causing him to moan. Yusuke swallowed it and pressed more firmly, Kuwabara’s back finally laid back on the bed.

“Gods Kuwabara…who knew you tasted so….so….oh hell you just taste good.” Yusuke said breathing hard, his kiss swollen lips parted.

Kuwabara’s eyes glazed over with pure lust and his body shuddered at the feeling of the other’s body straddling his. He couldn’t believe he was half naked, lying on his back with his best friend sitting on top of him looking so damn good it made his already hardening cock twitch in anticipation. He closed his eyes and inhaled Yusuke’s scent, adding it to his memory bank as those pair of lips he grew acquainted with pressed against his. All thoughts were halted as he wrapped his arms around the lithe body bringing Yusuke closer to his.

Yusuke moved his hips on Kuwabara’s pelvis eliciting a guttural groan that made him smirk. His tongue darted out to lick his lower lip asking for entrance. Kuwabara obliged and the appendage took its time in savoring every niche of the orange-haired boy’s mouth. Tongues battled for dominance as Yusuke’s hands roamed over Kuwabara’s body, tickling the skin and teasing his nipples. The boy arched off the bed, his erection rubbing against Yusuke’s unclothed one causing the toushin to whimper with need.

“Kuwa…..” Yusuke moaned as he moved his pelvis quicker against the body underneath him. “Gods…I want you so bad…do you know how good you feel right now…damn…”

“Nnnnggghhh…..Ura…me….shi….” Kuwabara moaned as he held on to the boy for dear life, moving in time with him.

Yusuke, not wanting to end this pulled away, his lips took in a dark pebble and began to suck on it. Kazuma’s body tensed, a new sheen of sweat covered his body as his hold on the boy grew tighter. He wanted so bad to get out of his boxers.

‘Damn, why didn’t I take…?’

His breath hitched when he felt something warm being put on his skin. He opened his closed eyes to see Yusuke pouring some of the honey onto his chest, then placing it back on the table smirked at Kazuma’s confused look.

“I just wanted to see if honey made you taste better. Let’s try out that hypothesis, shall we?” Yusuke said huskily as he leaned in to kiss the boy on his neck, then traveling ever so slowly to the teen’s chest where the nice puddle of honey resided.

Yusuke used his tongue to make circle patterns with the warm liquid, smearing it across his chest and stomach. Satisfied that he covered enough skin, he dove in to sample his concoction. Licking a trail from Kuwa’s stomach to his left nipple where he wrapped his mouth around it and sucked hard drawing beautiful mewling and whimpers from the boy.

“Hhhmm….you like the way I suck your nipples don’t you…kitten…” Yusuke said glancing up to see his friend’s expression. “Yea…kitten…I’ma make you purr like one too…whadaya say about that…” He continued as his bit down softly on the abused pebble.

Kuwabara only hissed and closed his eyes, the pleasure and pain was driving him crazy. He really wanted to get out of his boxers but he didn’t want to move not when his friend was teasing the hell outta him. He then registered that Yusuke had called him a name…a pet name!

“Wha….what did you ….call me..?” Kuwabara strained as the assault changed to his right nipple.

“You mean…kitten?” Yusuke asked raising a brow and smirking as his tongue swirled around the honey covered nipple.

Kuwabara tightened his grip even more nearly suffocating the toushin. This was getting to be unbearable as Yusuke traveled down his chest dipping his tongue into his navel in agonizing sensual strokes, driving the orange-head wild. Reaching over to the table he grabbed the bowl again pouring a nice helping on Kuwabara’s stomach and waistline.

“Wh…why did…oooohhhhh you…call me….aaahhhh….kitten…?” Kuwa stammered as his body tensed then relaxed.

“Because my carrot-top, I’m gonna fuck you so hard you’ll be purring my name. Besides you’re acting like a cat wanting to be pampered and petted.” Yusuke replied running his hands down his “kitten’s” sides, earning him a soft hiss. “You like this don’t you kitten.”

Kuwabara’s head shook side to side as that damn tongue swept across his toned stomach and down to his waist where he shivered and tried to push Yusuke down to where he really needed him. Yusuke gave a small chuckle at his friend’s impatience.

‘Fine if he wants to rush this I have no complaints. I also want to move on.’ He thought as he placed his hands on the opposite side of Kuwa’s boxers.

Kuwabara shifted his body so Yusuke could slip the boxers off his body once and for all. Tossing those in the corner with the other clothes, Yusuke turned back around to be greeted with one angry erection. It was huge! Well, not as big as his in width but big enough.

“Damn kitten…you’ve been hiding that in those.” Yusuke said pointing at the boxers. “No wonder you’re so irritable.” He chuckled as his left hand took a firm hold on the weeping cock.

“Not so tight Urameshi.” Kuwabara hissed as his hips bucked upwards. “Now stop talking and suck me off.”

“I beg your pardon? You…want…me…to…do…what?” Yusuke asked stroking the cock with every word spoken. “I believe I decide what I’m going to do to you…got it.” Yusuke said gripping the appendage in a tight grasp.

Kuwabara’s body nearly bolted off the bed as a scream issued forth from his lips.

‘That should keep him quiet for a while.’ Yusuke thought as he brought the bowl over. Checking its contents he had just enough for what he planned next. He brought the bowl between his kitten’s legs and dunked his balls in the honey and smeared some on his angry cock. The sensation made Kuwabara’s already over sensitized body jerk off the bed and groan as his grip on the bed sheets tightened.

“Now now kitten. You have to stay calm or daddy Yusuke can’t fuck you properly.” Yusuke cooed as he dunked the balls in one last time before placing it back on the table.

Kuwabara was beside himself. The warm sensation on his lower region was driving him over the edge. To top it all off Yusuke’s talented tongue darted out to taste the honey-slicked cock causing Kuwa to release his hold on the sheets and place them firmly in those raven locks. Understanding the simple request Yusuke swirled his tongue around the thick length. Dragging it across the vein on the underside earned him a strangled cry from his lovely kitten, those strong legs rubbing his shoulders wantonly. Yusuke gazed up at his lover from his position to see a face full of pleasure. He smiled around the cock in his mouth. Not wanting to prolong this foreplay any longer, inch by agonizing inch he swallowed the cock until it hit the back of his throat. Kuwabara’s body convulsed into a bow-shaped and fell gently back on the bed. His face was flushed red, his body drenched in a sheen of sweat, his breathing coming in gasps and whimpers.

“Ura…mesh…i…gods your…mouth….(groans)…” Kuwa panted out as that tongue and throat muscles milked him for all he’s worth.

Yusuke worked Kuwabara’s cock as if it was his last meal. Sucking, nipping, and constricting his throat as he slipped his index finger inside the tight ring of muscle between his kitten’s ass cheeks. Another gasp escaped the orange-head’s lips as he was being pleasured inside and out. Setting a slow pace at first, Yusuke began to stretch Kuwa for his girth. As he added another finger, using a scissoring motion he brushed against something, that something had Kuwabara screaming to the high heavens and his body shook in spasm.

“What….what the…heck was…that!” He got out as his hands tightened in the raven’s hair.

“…” Another brush against that spot made his kitten purr and his legs wrapped around his shoulders, drawing him closer.

“Whatever that…was do it…again…” Kuwa breathed as his body came down from its high.

Yusuke bobbed his head up and down Kuwa’s shaft all the while pleasuring his insides with as much attention as outside. Filling that he prepared him enough and knowing his kitten wouldn’t last much longer, he removed himself from the still angry cock and sat in between Kuwa’s legs. Using his left hand he reached for the lube and he coated his erection making sure it was fully coated and with his right guided it to Kuwa’s entrance. Pushing pass the muscle, the warmth that encircled his cock was unbelievable. His body began to shudder as Kuwa’s body sucked him in willingly. Fully sheathed inside he allowed Kuwa’s body time to adjust before fucking him into the mattress relentlessly.

“So tight kitten…gods I could stay here forever…” Yusuke groaned as he held on to Kuwa’s hips.

“Just…fuck me all ready Urameshi…I can’t take this anymore…” Kuwabara groused as he wrapped his strong legs around Yusuke’s waist.

Taking that as his cue, Yusuke pulled out halfway, leaving the tip of his cock still inside his lover, then plunged back in so fast that he hit Kuwa’s prostate dead on. Continuing the same onslaught of thrusts, Yusuke had Kuwabara writhing in ecstasy. His mouth was open in a silent scream as his eyes tried to focus on the tanned being fucking him into oblivion.

“You like this kitten…you like when I pound you into the mattress…you like having my cock up your ass…”Yusuke moaned as he pounded into the strong body.

Kuwabara couldn’t even form a thought as his body was overwhelmed with the scent, touch, and sound of Yusuke. He allowed his eyes to open for a brief moment as they gazed into deep chocolate pools and he felt himself swallowed up. His insides were boiling and on fire. His hands were flailing about his body trying to grab onto something. Landing on his neglected cock he began to stroke himself in time with Yusuke’s thrust. Seeing this, Yusuke wrapped a free hand around Kuwa’s hand adding to the stimulation.

“Come for me Kitten…let me hear that pretty voice of yours scream my name…”

That was all it took for Kuwa’s inner walls to shatter and his orgasm broke free from its dam. His balls tightened so badly he thought they were going to burst. His cock spewed his essence in every direction landing on his chest, stomach, Yusuke’s chest and stomach and the sheets. After a few more thrust Yusuke came hard in Kuwa’s cavern, his orgasm caused Kuwabara to have another. Collapsing on top of Kuwabara, Yusuke rested while still sheathed inside. Once the high of their euphoria slowly climbed down, the two of them just held on to one another. As he was about to pull out Kuwabara tightened his grip, not wanting to let that warm body leave him yet. Agreeing, Yusuke just allowed sleep to overtake him.


The sun was shining thru the thin curtains as they caressed the two bodies lying together in each other’s embrace. The tanned skin body moved and squirmed to get free from the vice-like grip of the other body. Searching the night table drawer he found what he was looking for, a pack of cigarettes. Lighting one, he inhaled the nicotine and exhaled through his nose. Smiling he looked down at his new lover as he thought about the predicament he was in. True he was still with Keiko, but this newfound thing he had with Kuwabara sparked something inside him.

“Ah what the hell. You only live once.” He said as he inhaled the cancer stick.

Looking down once more, he noticed the body begin to move and a hand placed itself firmly on his thigh and gave it a tender squeeze.

“Mornin’ kitten, sleep well.” Yusuke said caressing Kuwa’s cheek tenderly.

“Yea…how about you?” He asked resting his body on his bent elbow.

“I slept like a babe.” He replied taking another puff before extinguishing the cigarette. “Besides I had a kitten to play with all thru the night.” He purred.

Kuwabara blushed at the nickname and scooted closer to his best friend. Not knowing how this would affect their friendship, the two of them sat in silence for a long time before Yusuke stretched and climbed out of bed.

“Hey Yusuke…what happens now?” Kuwa asked eyeing his friend’s steps to the window.

“I dunno Kuwa-Chan…I mean it doesn’t change anything…we’re still best buds…no matter what happens.” Yusuke confirmed as he drew the curtains back. “Whatever happens…know that…I…love you…”