Ittoki Otoya left the lunchroom with two pork buns. He had been looking forward to some sweet Melon pan, but they were all out. He was eating on the run today - he had finally thought of some good lyrics for the new song that Haruka wrote for him. But he needed to practice with his guitar, her melodies tended to be complex.

He usually practiced out on the back lawn, but he didn't want risk Haruka stopping by to hear him play before it was finished, so today he was going to play in his room. Usually it wouldn't matter, but this song was very special to him, because it was written with only him in mind, and he wanted the finished sound to really impress her.

He actually planned on asking her to have a picnic with him over witch he would preform the song, and just maybe confess to her, but he wasn't sure about that part yet. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable, and he would rather not confess at all, than be rejected. Really, everything just depended on the moment, which is how he thought it should be anyhow.

He stuffed the last bit of a pork bun in his mouth - it was kind of dry, but tasty at least. Otoya was excited to get working on the song, it was a love and appreciation song for Haruka, though he would be too nervous to tell her that - really he just hoped that she would be able to feel it in her heart, whether she knew it was about her or not.

Sometimes he just couldn't stop thinking of her, and especially of that day they almost kissed in the haunted house the kids made. Seeing Haruka so happy with those children really put a smile on his face - it felt good to share that part of his life with someone. She was always so nice, open, and encouraging with everyone, so he really cherished his memory of being alone with her.

As he came upon the last hall to his room, Otoya saw that Ichinose was heading in as well. "This will be perfect", he thought, "I can get him to critique my singing, that way it will be perfect when Haruka hears it!"

Just as he was about to call out to his roommate, he heard another, rather exasperated voice shout "Tokiya! Matte!"

Startled, Otoya ducked back around the corner and waited… that voice was female - Haruka! But why did she just call him Tokiya? He knew he couldn't walk out there now - from the desperation in her voice, he knew something was wrong, and it was personal. Otoya heard fast footsteps, and he couldn't resist peeking around the corner.

He saw Haruka running down the hall straight for Ichinose, with no intention of stoping. Ichinose started to turn around when Haruka leapt at him, throwing her arms around is neck, and pulling him down to her level.

Surprised, Tokiya exclaimed "Nani…!?", but the words were cut short by Haruka's lips seizing his.

Otoya felt a sharp pain run through his chest at the sight. He wanted to turn away, but his feet wouldn't move. Had Haruka, his sweet little Haruka, really just done something so bold?

After Ichinose recovered from the initial shock, his expression softened, eyes closed, and his body relaxed, leaning into the girl - but almost immediately, he jerked away, firmly planting his hands on Haruks's shoulders, and pushing her away.

"No! I can't do this…not like this, Haruka.", he said with the slightest waver in his voice.

Otoya observed that the man was actually shaking a little, this was the first time he had ever seen his roommate without full composure.

"What's wrong, Tokiya?", she said, as she looked up at him with worry.

Ichinose had a slightly fearful look on his face, as he said in an almost defeated tone, "I am afraid I will hurt you, Haruka. I can't break that beautiful heart of yours, gomenasai."

Tokiya averted his sad eyes, and hung his head. "I like you Haruka, I respect you, and I will always protect you, but I don't know if I can really love you."

Otoya wasn't surprised to hear such blatant and cold honesty from his roommate, but he was usually not like this with Haruka. Couldn't he at least soften the blow a little?

Much to Otoya's surprise,the girl smiled faintly, and lifted the Ichinose's head so she could look into his eyes. "That's ok, I don't know what I feel either… but I need to be with you - at least once. I won't go the rest of my life not knowing."

A few small tears rolled down her soft cheeks, as she wrapped her arms around Ichinose's waist, and buried her face in his chest.

Otoya, had no idea Haruka was this courageous, and he couldn't stand seeing her so close to another man.

Ichinose's eyes showed a small spark, and he put his arms around the girl. "Don't cry, Haruka. I want to be with you too… but I am afraid I would lose control - you are so enticing…"

"Tokiya" she said, cutting him off, "I want to see the real you, no holding back… I won't be afraid. I trust you…"

She blushed, averted her eyes a bit, and said "I always wanted it to be you."

Both men looked up in disbelief. Ichinose was aloof, quiet, and insensitive… yes, this girl usually brought out he best in him, but still – he just said that he might not be able to love her.

Why was Haruka being so persistent? Otoya's eyes widened, as another painful jolt struck his heart. He now realized that the girl must have felt this way for a long time – subduing her feelings. It made sense, really. Tokiya had been HAYATO, her idol, and her dream had come true largely because of him.

An anger welled up in Otoya's heart as he realized that he never really had a chance with her – that he had been fooling himself. Still, he couldn't look away now – he needed to know. He would not allow himself to be in the dark any longer.

"Give yourself a chance, Tokiya." She delicately stroked his jaw and softly kissed his lips.

Another small gentle kiss. Then Haruka ran her fingers up the man's chest, and lightly tugged at his jacket while pulling him into a deeper kiss – delicately dragging her tongue across his lips.

Seeing this was almost too painful, Otoya felt betrayed but he could not be mad a Haruka's feelings for someone else - he never even told her how he felt. He also couldn't really be mad at Ichinose because, honestly, who could deny Haru-chan?

After several minutes of dormancy, Ichinose finally looked up. He accepted the girls inviting kiss, but before continuing asked "Are you ready, Haruka?"

"Of course." She smiled up at him.

Then suddenly a raging fire filled Tokiya's cool, dark eyes, as he firmly embraced her - one hand at the small of her back, drawing their bodies together, while gently holding up her head as he leaned over her. He unleashed his passion, kissing her vehemently while slowly sliding his hand under her shirt and drawing his short nails down her, now, arching back.

"Are you sure this is alright?" he said with concern in his eyes.

The girl nodded slightly, and ran her fingers through his hair, drawing Ichinose closer for another insatiable kiss. It was like a whole different person had been awoken inside of him. Every motion showed such care, but also ravenous intent.

Otoya's chest burned as he watched this man sweetly devouring his dream girl - but she looked so happy. He could hear her soft moans, and increasingly heavier breath. It hurt, but at the same time, he felt a peculiar feeling stir within. He had dreamed of kissing and caressing Haruka many times, but he was whitenessing something on an entirely different level.

Everything Tokiya did to her was executed perfectly – it was beautiful really. He had managed to put Haruka in a state of pure ecstasy. He was certainly no gentleman, but every act was filled with such elegance and fluidity.

Jealousy washed over Otoya as he watched on in silence, though he wasn't quite sure which one he was jealous of. This sudden uncertainty shook him, and he quickly tossed it aside.

While he was lost in thought, the pair had made their way over to the door. Ichinose opened it, momentarily breaking away from the girl clinging to his arm. They quickly looked around to make sure no one would see them - then quickly shut the door behind them.

That was it, Otoya knew what was about to happen in there. and he needed to take his mind off of it. He didn't feel like practicing anymore, as he had lost all of the hope and joy behind it. He needed laughter. Otoya tried his best to forget what he had just seen - and felt, as he headed into town.