This may seem a bit spastic and if so, I apologize. I have way too many things on my mind and I figured that updating this would help calm me down and help me focus. Here's to that idea...

Chapter 6

A broad, nearly goofy grin was spread wide across Doumeki's habitually neutral face. He walked into the room, still drenched from this afternoon's swim. Larg looked him up and down as the taller took off his shoes and set them down by the door.

"Well aren't you the happiest little bastard," Larg observed. He leaned off the couch towards his companion to try and get a closer look.

"Where have ya' been all day?"

"Out."

"Well I figured that out," he pouted. He plopped back into his original spot in the couch and flipped through channels on the tv. Doumeki walked past him towards the bathroom, his smile dying down a bit. He shed his clothes and jumped into the shower, reminicing on the events of the evening.

~000~

"That was stupid," the blue eyed boy grumbled as he wrapped himself in his previously discarded clothing. The taller of the two laughed and picked up his things as well.

"But it was fun, right?"

Watanuki blushed as he put on his sandals. "It was okay."

"Okay is better than nothing."

Watanuki blushed darker now as he attempted to shake the water out of his hair. Doumeki brushed through his own with his fingers as he watched the other. "Was there anything else you wanted to do?"

"You make it sound like I WANTED to go swimming just now."

"Well, now that we've broken the ice and I've done something I wanted to, it's your turn."

Watanuki sat down as he thought. "I doubt Kain and Yuuko have returned from their shopping trip yet."

"Sounds like fun to me," Doumeki interjected, "I'd have to take a shower first."

"That's not what I meant, you idiot." Watanuki glared. Doumeki blinked, surprised that his comrade hadn't shouted at his ill-taken comment.

"Are you hungry?"

Watanuki looked up and locked eyes with him. His face, having been upset a moment ago, was now glowing with a content expression combined with a hint of embarrassment.

"Very..."

"I can show you just how good I am at cooking!" He lifted his arm and angled it about in a certain way in an attempt to show off his non-existant muscles. Doumeki chuckled as he sat down beside him.

"I'd really enjoy that."

"As would I!" Kain chimed in, her head suddenly appearing between the two, "I'm in the mood for steak tonight, Watanuki."

"Now look at what you've done," Yuuko giggled, "now we'll never see if they were going to kiss."

"NEVER!" Watanuki squeaked, jumping to glare Yuuko face to face. His was now a dark, cherry red, steam almost visibly escaping through his ears.

"How cute!" Kain mewled. She poked at his cheek and continued to persist with the action when her hand had been swatted away. Doumeki stood now, watching Watanuki's gaze on him as he spoke.

"He was only being courteous," he stated defensively. "Nothing else would have happened even if you hadn't interrupted."

"Regardless," Yuuko sighed, "we're all done now." She turned from facing the bickering Watanuki and Kain to lock eyes with Doumeki.

"Would you walk us home?"

Doumeki blinked and looked down at his cell phone. It was getting late and a notice flashed to alert him to the 70 missed calls he had recieved from Larg throughout the day.

"I'll have to pass."

Hearing this, Kain swatted at Watanuki one last time before walking over and lounged an arm over Yuuko's shoulder. "That's too bad, you should at least give him a good night kiss."

"SHUT IT, KAIN!" Watanuki screeched. He pushed both girls in the direction of their home.

"Go home now!"

"Okay, Mommy," the girls called back in unisom.

Watanuki fumed at the last comment before turning around to look at Doumeki.

"Forgive me, Doumeki." he began to rub at his temples. "We were finally having fun and the witches had to come in and ruin everything."

Doumeki chuckled again. "Don't worry about it."

Watanuki began to fumble with his thumbs then. "I should probably go."

"Maybe we can do something tomorrow?"

"I'm sure that could be arranged."

"I'm all up for breakfast."

"You should bring Larg along so I don't get shit for it."

Doumeki laughed. "Sounds like a plan."

"Mmhmm..."

Doumeki looked out into the sunset.

"Did you want anything special?"

"Rice balls."

"That's a weird thing to have for breakfast."

"You think-"

Watanuki grabbed Doumeki's chin and pulled it to him to lock their lips in a feathery light kiss. By the time Doumeki had realized what had happened, Watanuki had pulled away and looked down at his feet, a light blush on his face.

"I'll see you tomorrow then."

Doumeki's mouth was left slightly open in surprise, a faint blush on his cheeks. Watanuki looked up at him and gave a cheeky smile.

"Can I cook or what?" And with that, he turned around and followed after the girls towards home, leaving Doumeki's heart pounding wildly in his chest.

~000~

"Larg, get up," Doumeki shook his friend's shoulder. "I'll leave now if you don't get up."

Larg sat up and groaned. His shaggy black hair was a mess with his signature blue earing having been tangled into it.

"Don't you want to possibly see Yuuko or Kain in their nightgowns?"

Larg perked up immediately, as Doumeki knew he would, and jumped out of his bed to get ready.

"THIS WILL BE THE BEST BREAKFAST EVER!"

Doumeki sighed in annoyance and rubbed his temples. He tried as hard as he could to focus on the idea of Watanuki's wonderous home cooked meal.

000

"Well it's no wonder Watanuki made so much breakfast today," Yuuko stated with obvious surprise. She opened the door to allow the two to walk in, Larg's jaw dropped at the sight of her; she was wearing a dark red, nearly see-through nightie that flowed down gracefully about the contoures of her body. Her hair was put up in a messy, yet strangely alluring bun with an occasional lock of hair slipping out here and there. She seemed pleased with the reaction as she closed the door, pointing towards the living room. There, Larg and Yuuko sat dangerously close to one another on the large sofa as they conversed, leaving Doumeki to look about for the kitchen. To the left, on the opposite side of a wall that partially made up the short hall to the door where they'd entered was an island table attached to the small, brightly lit kitchen. He ducked his head over the counter and under the cupboards to find that no one was in sight.

"If you're looking for Watanuki," Yuuko suddenly chimed in, still facing Larg, "he's in his room I believe."

"I should wait then."

"On the contrary," Yuuko said, her voice jumping with enthusiasm, "I think it would be better for you to go grab him so we may start eating."

Doumeki nodded and turned around to walk down the hallway. It was small and very cramped. He turned to the first door on his right. He opened it to reveal a small room with two twin sized beds. While one was neat and put together, the other was messy and contained a being, most likely being a very sleepy Kain.

He closed the door and walked a bit further to the one on the left. When he opened it, inside was yet another bedroom, only this time, it looked a bit larger having only one bed and a dresser. Doumeki ducked beneath the banister and entered to find it was empty. He approached the bed and sat on it, noticing that the entire room was very clean and tidy. He fell back onto the bed and closed his eyes, taking in a sweet scent that seemed to float about the room. He had stayed in that same position for some time, with the possibility of having dozed off when he heard a small whimper. Doumeki rubbed his groggy eyes and looked up to find a wet, naked and blushing Watanuki standing in front of the bed.

"What on earth do you think you are doing in my room?"

"I was looking for you."

Watanuki blushed again. "You could have just waited in the main room with Yuuko and Larg."

"Yuuko told me to come get you so we could eat sooner."

At this, Watanuki cocked an eyebrow and mumbled in frustration. "Well, lemme get dressed first and then we can eat."

He walked over to the dresser on the opposite side of the room and opened the top drawer. He pulled out what seemed to be a pair of boxers and slipped them up under his towel, allowing Doumeki a quick flash of his pale behind. He then took off his towel and began to dry his hair.

"When I said 'lemme get dressed', that meant you could leave and I'd meet you out there."

"It meant I could leave, not that I have to," Doumeki retorted.

"It meant I want you to leave."

"But we're both guys."

"Two gay guys," Watanuki spat.

"All the more reason for me to stay and watch."

"OUT!" Watanuki screamed, throwing his drenched towel into Doumeki's face. He stood and walked out, pulling off the towel along the way. He walked out into the living room to find Larg and Yuuko watching him. "How was it?"

"How was what?" Larg asked, tilting his head to the side, causing his earring to sparkle in the light. Yuuko laughed as Doumeki folded the towel and placed it on a chair. She began some small talk with the two until Watanuki came out of his room a few minutes later. He walked in and stopped beside Doumeki and bowed to Larg.

"It's nice to have you here this morning," he said. "I'm sorry that it was on such short notice."

"Not at all!" Larg beamed. "As long as there's food, I'm good to go!"

"Maybe with a little sake?" Yuuko giggled.

"Even better!"

Watanuki smiled and walked into the kitchen, Doumeki following close behind him.

"Can I help?"

"Take these table settings out into the living room and set them up on the coffee table."

With that, Doumeki walked off and did as he was told, Watanuki following him out soon after with a plethora of foods.

"Wow! This looks great!" Larg began to drool as Watanuki handed Yuuko a bottle of sake.

"Thank you."

They ate for a while, sitting about in silence with only an echo of nibbles every now and then. It had been about an hour when a fairly intoxicated Larg broke the silence.

"You're so pretty..."

Yuuko, who was also undoubtedly drunk, giggled at the sudden remark.

"And so are you!"

She placed her head in the crook between his neck and shoulder as she furiously rubbed his chest with her open palm. "So studdly!"

Doumeki heard a slap next to him and turned to look at Watanuki; his hand over his mouth with eyes shut tight.

"Are you okay, Watanuki?"

The blue eyed boy held up his hand in a motion for Doumeki to stop. He removed his hand to reveal that he had been trying to hide his laughter. He leaned over and in a low whisper said, "Let's leave them."

Doumeki turned his attention towards the other two who seemed to go off in a slow, drunken sputter between each other.

"I don't think I could respect Yuuko any more if I stayed here."

Still very confused, Doumeki stood, taking some of the dishes with him and followed Watanuki into the kitchen. He stood at the opening, watching and waiting as Watanuki cleaned up and finally headed towards the door. The two left without a word to the bizarre couple who lounged about the couch.

The streets were lonely with nearly no movement. As Watanuki walked a ways ahead of Doumeki, hands sitting in the pockets of his new pea coat jacket, he looked about, observing the streets and the occasional morning jogger.

Doumeki stopped for a moment to look out across the water. It was such a pure, majestic blue that spread to the horizon in silk like treads. When he couldn't hear his companion's footsteps, Watanuki turned around and followed his gaze out to the water. He smiled and looked back up. He noticed that Doumeki's golden eyes seemed to glow and would on occasion flicker blue, reflecting a wave as it would hit the shore.

Watanuki walked back over to Doumeki and took his hand.

"You are one spacey guy..."

Doumeki looked down and locked with smiling blue eyes. "Is that good?"

"Well," Watanuki looked out at the water too, "it's very cute to say the least."

He turned back towards Doumeki, their lips caught together in a flurry of warmth and tenderness.

It was going to be a good summer.

I finally have chemistry! WOO! I hope you guys enjoyed this one. This chapter will make things a bit easier for the rest of the story now. I guess I have to find a new conflict. XD I like how I'm sharing my story rambles/brainstorms. Anyways, I don't have any official Author's Notes this time so, yay! This one was longer too! I'm so happy! AGH! I hope you're all having great holidays. I wish you all the best and can't wait to see you all next chapter.

愛 Ecchi