I AM DETERMINED TO FINISH THIS BY TODAY. I WANNA I REALLY WANNA.

"Seii..chi"

The next music started and Yukimura held his hand out. Chihara mindlessly took it, not knowing of the consequences and, for that time, didn't care. The two stood up and entered the realm of couples in the middle of the room. Meanwhile, Michiya and Sanada took to the dance floor as well.

Yukimura and Chihara started their dancing. Chihara felt as Yukimura's cool hands touched her warm ones, creating a tingling sensation across her arms and into her chest. She blushed, purposely avoiding eye contact by looking straight into Yukimura's chest.

"Chi-chan, how long has it been?"

"Seiichi…" Chihara kept her eyes down.

Yukimura sighed and whispered, "I know. It's been nine years, Chi-chan."

Chihara looked up, trying to see if there was hostility to be found in her partner's eyes. Yukimura had smiled, able to see grey eyes that did not change over the time they were separated, causing her chest to feel warm.

"I wouldn't believe that you were the new student in Rikkaidai. I was in denial every year that I thought that I saw you. Why do I want to see you so much? Can you tell me? Chi-chan?"

Sanada and Michiya were at the opposite side of the room, rather silent. Michiya spoke first, "how is the team?"

"That is none of your business," Sanada replied pointedly.

Michiya's eyebrow twitched. "I had hoped after a year that we would revert to being at least moderate towards each other."

Sanada looked straight into Michiya's eyes, not speaking. Michiya sighed, continuing, "I heard about it from Kunimitsu-"

"Then why are you asking?!" Sanada questioningly interrupted.

"Because I wanted to hear it from you! Because Rikkaidai had been a precious part of my life! Because you were a precious part of my life! Heck, because I was curious. What more of a reason do you want?!" Michiya replied heatedly.

Sanada tensed and his grip on Michiya tightened. "Then why were you missing for a year?! You left without saying anything! I had to hear from Kohana that you decided to leave Rikkaidai and go to America!"

"I was no longer bound to Japan. I had no reason to stay here anymore. Why would it matter to you anyway? You were the one who said you never wanted to see me again!"

"Let's break up."

Michiya looked at Sanada. "Genichirou-"

"How many lies have you told me already?! You and your complex birth. Your crazy lineage!"

"I-"

"I can't be with a girl who has such a complicated past. I don't want to see you ever again."

Sanada turned around and walked out of the room. Michiya was left in her room, tears welling in her eyes.

"I-"

The music stopped and the couples stopped in place.

"Let go of me."

Sanada let go hesitantly and Michiya walked away quickly, leaving Sanada to himself. Yukimura and Chihara moved towards a balcony, alone and away from the prying eyes of the people.

"Seiichi, I-"

She was interrupted by a crushing hug. Yukimura hugged the small figure, believing it to be still a dream. He then felt something on Chihara's upper arm. Chihara giggled and slowly lifted her sleeve, showing the wrist band she had taken care of for so many years. Yukimura grinned knowingly and took the bracelet from his pocket.

"I was in denial too, Seiichi. I thought that you had forgotten everything." Tears started to fall down her cheek, thinking that it was a dream as well.

Yukimura cupped her cheek and wiped away her tears. "How could I? It was the last things we ever told each other before you… just disappeared." Chihara lay her head on his chest, reveling in the moment. Their embrace lasted only for a few moments as she started to pull away, returning to a reality that she nonetheless hated.

"Chi-chan, it's been so long. I- I…" Yukimura's cheeks tinged red. "I haven't forgotten you. At all! I mean- I've tried so hard to look for you. You believe me right?" Yukimura looked away, not believing that he stuttered as to contrast his normally calm image.

Chihara giggled. "Seiichi, I've missed you too."

"You won't be leaving again like last time, right?" She dropped her smile. Yukimura didn't notice and continued, "Besides, you're enrolled into Rikkaidai. You're not leaving for a long time… right?" This time, her heart dropped. Yukimura had found out. Sooner or later, her father would find out that she had talked to someone from her childhood in Japan. Chihara collected her thoughts.

"I can't say, Seiichi."

Yukimura looked confused. "You're leaving again?!" Chihara turned around from Yukimura and grasped the edge of the balcony.

Chihara sighed. "I don't know anymore. I just- … don't."

Yukimura immediately felt bad. "I didn't mean to hurt you, Chi-chan. It's just that we met each other here almost by coincidence. I couldn't even find you by myself; an old acquaintance of mine pointed you out." Chihara's brows furrowed. An old acquaintance? She felt arms wrap around her waist.

"Seiichi, what are you doing?" Chihara sincerely hoped that he couldn't see her face right now.

Yukimura's hug tightened. "This is the least I can do to you after you've left. At least let me." He breathed in, smelling a lavender scent.

Chihara turned her head to say something, only to be silenced. Yukimura silenced as well. Their lips collided, leaving the two surprised.

"Yamamoto Chihara."

Yukimura backed away quickly while Chihara blushed and looked towards the origin of the voice.

"Eito…"

Chihara's brother stood there with a stern look. Tsukikomori was right beside him, gripping his arm as if to steady him from pummeling the poor boy.

"Follow me. Now."

Eito turned around and walked towards the stairs to the higher level. Chihara, still blushing, glanced at Yukimura before starting to follow Eito. Yukimura overcame his shock when he realized she was leaving him not for the first time. Desperate, he exclaimed, "When will I see you again?!"

Chihara stopped for a moment. She whispered, "the bracelet," and continued following Eito.

Yukimura looked down at his hand. The bracelet was still in his hand. He regained hope but when he looked up again, Chihara had disappeared.

NYUM. ERRG. SO CLOSE TO THE SCHOOL YEAR STARTING AGAIN. FFFFUUU. And why is the new fanfiction format so complicated? I'm just not used to it I guess… But still! T-T