I can't forget but I can pretend.
                             -James Colan

   "I don't know Yurio, I feel and know something is very wrong yet ,every time I try to approach him he just dismisses me. That's not Yuri at all!" I signed, finishing up the laces to my skates.

Yuri was in the restroom cleaning up any left over traces of what happened earlier.

Today was supposed to be a soothing day seeing as Yurio was tagging along.

It's been long since the three of us have enjoyed each others company. We grew closer shortly after the GP but ever since Yuri's been living with me, his desire to go out has been diminishing.

I figured today would of been best to introduce him to a close friend of mine.

But I didn't expect to come home and find him yelling out my name in his sleep while struggling, scratching himself, and crying his eyes out.

Lord knows what would of happened if Yurio and I hadn't held him down in time.

"Maybe he needs some space smart one. Ever thought of all of this being too rushed? The little piggy is a stressful little shit we know that bu-"

I felt my eyebrow twitch.

"Firstly, don't call him a little shit. Secondly, he would of told me if this was too rushed ,and either way this doesn't explain why he's been so ....I don't know, out of it?"

I rested my elbows on my knees, tempted to run to the restroom to see what was taking Yuri so damn long.

Seriously we got to the rink thirty minutes ago.

"What makes you think he'll tell you if he hasn't even conjured why he's acting like this? Dumbass!" He glared fire at me. I feel slightly guilty ,still surprise myself actually, that he witnessed what occurred.

Never have I seen this side of Yuri. I convinced myself that I knew everything about him but this proves me wrong.

His parents had discussed with me how Yuri has frequently anxiety attacks and tends to gain weight easily but nothing else beyond that.

I shook my head and stood up besides Yurio. Whatever it is that is possibly bothering him we'll both over come it together. It honestly hurts me more not knowing what's damaging Yuri.

Yurio finished up his laces and stood up as well. He felt my distress and clicked his tongue.

"Look if this is seriously annoying you more than it's annoying me ,why don't you just consult with him instead of WHINING HERE LIKE A LITTLE BITCH!?"

I snorted ,"Consult is a big word for little boys." I turned around and began walking towards the rink entrance when I started hearing a series of curses.

I laughed to myself, at least one of us is being himself today. I stepped onto the reflecting ice slowly gliding forward. With a sign, I looked behind my shoulder towards the restrooms.

Why isn't he out yet?I want so desperately to see why he's taking so long. But Yurio had a point, maybe he needs some space.

Yuri.

Yuri.

Yuri.

No matter what time of the day it is or what I'm doing, my mind always drifts back to him. A golden light blinded my eye sight. I slowed my pace down in front of a window and lifted my right hand up slowly.

This feels familiar. Back in Barcelona, I went for a walk down by the beach and held up my engagement ring towards the sun.

It was the day I realized my love for Yuri was something unbreakable, something out of this world.

"VITYA!"

I flinched and snapped out of my thoughts. Grinning, I skated out of the rink only to be tackled by a firm hug.

"Wow~ it really has been too long hasn't it?" I slightly pulled away to take a good look at my childhood friend's face.

Long ashy blonde hair, bright baby blue eyes, ivory skin, he can almost pass for my brother if he weren't so short.

"I see you still haven't grown an inch in 7 years have you?" Teylor huffed and pulled away smugly.

"I see you're still stealing my 80 year old Nana's hair style, only she has more hair." I narrowed my eyes and smirked. "I'll also have you know I'll be staying in Russia for a few months, plenty of time for us to catch up." He winked suggestively.

"That's amazing news but, I'll have you know my hair isn't thinning anytime soon."

We both laughed and exited the rink but not before he planted his lips briefly on mine. I blinked and brought the back of my palm to my lips.

I've forgotten it was a usual thing we use to do when we were young.

"Ah you can't do that anymore Teylor..."

He sat on a near by bench ,swinging his feet carelessly with a piece of gum in his mouth. His eyes met mine in confusion before asking why. Both failing to see Yuri walk passed them.

I grinned and held up my right hand pridefully,"I'm eng-"

"HUHHH?!?! I TOLD YOU DIDN'T I, I TOLD YOU I WAS GOING TO TAKE THE DAY OFF WITH VICTOR AND THE PORK CUTLET BOWL!I'VE BEEN TRAINING EXTRA HARD CAN'T I HAVE ONE FUCKING BREAK?!?" Yurio yelled marching straight towards us.

Oh I nearly forgot Yurio was here. He was starring right at me anger clearly written in his features.

"Right I forgot to mention I found your coach Yakov on my way here. Hope you don't mind but, I brought him along." I shook my head ,so much for a soothing day.

"HAAA??! WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE OUTSID- YOU'RE HERE?!?"On Q Yakov bursting through the entrance doors enraged.

"VITYA WHY HAVEN'T YOU BEEN RESPOND TO MY CALLS DO YOU REALIZE YOUR FIRST COMPETITION IS 3 WEEKS AWAY?!"

My attention has been on Yuri Katsuki twenty four seven, that is why I haven't responded to any of your calls, is what I wanted to say.

Wait a minute.

"Damn old geezer. Anyway who's this?"Yurio asked.

In a cold sweat I pushed aside everyone and bolted towards the restrooms. We were the only ones in the rink besides two other employees. I highly doubted they used public restrooms so I banged on each stall and even went as far as to look beneath each.

Where is he?

Did something happen to him?!

Yuri where the hell did you go?!

"Where's Yuri?!

Yurio shrugged his shoulders clearly uncaring of my agitation.

"I went to the restroom and the pig wasn't there, must of left when we weren't looking or something." He rolled his eyes and gestured towards Teylor. Finding Yuri was my first priority.

Teylor shot me a bewildered expression,"Who's Yuri?"

"What do you mean he left?!When did he leave ,you were sitting right by the entrance!" Yuri what are you thinking right now.

In a panic ,I rushed to the nearest bench and through off my skates. Yakov was yelling at me again and so was Teylor but again I only had one thought.

Yuri.
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A/N:Where did Yuri go?!Bet you didn't expect a new character huh, keep a look out for this Teylor he plays a huge role in this story

-Nathan