A/N: This story was previously entitled "Hiruma's Property."

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She walked alone in the tranquil atmosphere of the summer night. Her path, lighted by the moon and a few light posts seem to lead her to a place that carried her to the past. She can't believe he didn't attend their graduation. It was an important day most especially for her; for both of them. They were supposed to watch the fireworks together, just the two of them at the rooftop. It was a promise. But he didn't come. And since then she didn't see him, not even his shadow, his guns or his blond spikes. Mamori never knew why he left and why he didn't tell her. For months she had been asking herself why, until she got tired of it. Again she went to the rooftop. The familiar feeling of sadness filled her heart. Her eyes gazed at the colourful summer sky decorated by fireworks. It reminded her of the pain of being alone. But she didn't show it to others. She was always smiling in front of everybody. But deep inside her heart cries. Now, again staring at the sky, she's all alone.

At a distance below, two pairs of eyes are watching the lonely manager.

"She must be really missing You-nii, ne, Sena." Suzuna said, traces of pity obvious in her voice. Sena just nodded. He wanted to be of help to her, at least in a way but he didn't know what to do. He never did saw Mamori in such a weak state. She was always strong and cheerful in front of everybody.

After a while Mamori found herself in the clubroom, a room that became so very special to her. That room witnessed almost all kinds of sensation- excitement, success, happiness, sadness, tension, pressure, heart-warming moments, nerve-whacking brainstorming, anger, frustration, craziness and love. If there would be something that can stand as witness to their "moments" together it's that room. Though she can't really say something is between her and the devil quarterback she came to love, there is definitely something that binds them. At least for her.

Tears started flowing down her pinkish cheeks. She just can't hold them back. At the door, Sena and Suzuna knew she was crying. They wanted to comfort her, but they can't mess up with her privacy. Sena knocked softly.

"Mamori-neechan..."

Trying to hide the tears she answered him, "Don't worry about me, Sena. I'm fine."

They have always been together. Since they were kids. It's normal for him to know she has problems, even if she didn't tell him. It's both ways. They didn't have to tell each other. And without saying much, Mamori knew Sena is worried about her. But now she just wanted to be alone. Deafening silence covered the room. The young couple on the other side of the door remained quiet as they feel the heart of a longing woman silently crying. Nothing much is heard, just her soft sobs. They can't just leave her like that.

As it goes deeper in the night, the silence became more and more intense. They didn't know what was happening inside. They began to worry. They tried to listen but they heard nothing. Again, he knocked. But a familiar figure suddenly came and kicked the door open.

"What are you doing here, damn manager?"

She can't believe what she just heard. Her head was buried between her knees as she sat in a corner against the wall. She raised her head, and lo and behold, there he stood before her- Hiruma Youichi. One of his hands in his pocket, the other holding a grenade launcher. Now she can't believe what she's seeing. She didn't know what to feel. She had it all mixed up inside.

She stood, her face turning red- with anger.

"Where have you been?! I've been waiting, Hiruma! You don't know what you've put me into." Her voice began to break to tears. "I was so...worried and...sad...lone..." She can't continue her words as she felt warm lips against hers. She pushed him aside. Her face, again red but this time with embarrassment. She faced the wall, her hands on her lips.

"W-why...wha-what was that for Hiruma-kun?"

He cornered her with his hand against the wall.

"I didn't know I'm not allowed to kiss my damn manager." He said in teasing tone. She faced him and raised her voice a little.

"And who told you I'm your property?"

"Aren't you?"

"Didn't say no."

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A/N: I'm not really sure with my english here...ehe...reviews will be really appreciated...thank you!