It was late when Sousuke came home, later than normal.

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"I'm home," the weary 24 year old police officer closed the door to his apartment. Well his and his boyfriend's. They'd been living together for a year now, been together 4 years in total. They'd met one day on the train back to Iwatobi, both visiting for a highschool reunion. Sousuke paused mid yawn when no one responded with the warm greeting.

He continued past the corner into their living room.

"Makoto?" he whispered. Worry was evident considering the day.

A figure stirred on the couch. Sousuke moved to the couch and peered over. The sight was too adorable. Makoto was innocently lying on the couch holding a stuffed whale shark. Sousuke smiled as he remembered how he'd gotten the stuffed animal on their very first date.

It had been a few weeks since they had last seen each other in person since they met on the train back to Iwatobi. Rin had convinced Sousuke to meet there because Nanase was there and Rin had wanted to try and create a bond between his boyfriend and Sousuke. Anyway, Sousuke and Makoto met on the train to Iwatobi where they lightly conversed. They found out they both lived in Tokyo. Makoto was a student-teacher while Sousuke was busy with his police training.

Both their schedules were crazy so they were happy to finally see each other in person again. They met up for a movie and some dinner; at the end of the movie, Makoto spotted the animal and one look was all it took for Sousuke to get it, end of story.

Sousuke leaned against the back of the couch and continued to watch him, remembering.

"Two dollars and four years later we still have you," he smiled fondly.

Makoto stirred, blinking groggily, then gasped sitting up abruptly.

"Sousuke," said man smiled in return, "I'm sorry, I got home and went to take a nap but I guess I slept through the alarm." A frown was set on his kind face.

He came around from the back to join Makoto on the couch, "It's okay, I came home late anyways."

Makoto smiled regretfully "Today was supposed to be a special day and all I did was sleep through it."

Sousuke's eyebrows furrowed,"Oi, don't say that. We're here, together, aren't we?"

Like a snap, Makoto's smile turned true, "Mhm!"

"Happy Anniversary, Sousuke."

Sousuke grunted in response but his eyes shined with joy.

"Happy Anniversary Makoto."