This is my first time submitting a story, so I'm a little nervous. It's also only the second fanfic I've written. But, I hope anyone who sees this likes my story. ^-^ I'm planning to write two more chapters for this story and I'll write more fanfics about Kou and Haruka later on. Okay, disclaimer!

Haruka: "EmeraldandAmethyst" doesn't own Monochrome Factor or any of the characters. They all belong to their rightful owner(s).

It had been three months since Haruka moved to England to study and everything had been going fairly well. Before Haruka left, he said goodbye to his friends and got a few of their phone numbers, so he could keep in touch with them. He also apologized over and over again for what he did, but it still didn't seem like enough to make up for it. Haruka was surprised that they actually wanted to stay friends with him. He was very worried about how Kou would treat him after the incident; he imagined that Kou would hate him. Haruka was alone with Kou in his bedroom saying his goodbye and apologizing when Kou said that he would never hate him and that he looks forward to the next time they meet. Haruka was genuinely happy at Kou's response and couldn't help but start tearing up. He hugged Kou and started crying, to which Kou hugged him back and told him, "It's okay."

"It's okay." Who would have thought that those two words could make Haruka feel so loved? Haruka was just happy that Kou was so understanding. But, the boy wasn't expecting what Kou did next. He remembered sobbing in Kou's chest, saying "I'm sorry" when said man lifted his chin up and pressed his lips against Haruka's. Haruka was frozen in shock for a few seconds and before he knew it, he was kissing him back. Kou pulled away from the kiss and ruffled Haruka's hair and told him, "Be careful, Haru. I'll be waiting for you when you come back." With that, he kissed Haruka's forehead and left the room.

Haruka blushed remembering that time and brought his fingers up to his lips. That was his first kiss and he's constantly thinking about it. It's true that Haruka had a crush on Kou, but he didn't think the older man liked him the same way. Kou always referred to Haruka as his little brother and asked Haruka to call him "Onii-chan," so he figured that he only thought of him as his little brother. Besides, Kou's twenty five and he's eleven-not even a teenager. It's practically illegal, but Haruka couldn't help but like Kou. He's the one that made Haruka's life more entertaining and made him have a good time.

Akira and the others did that, too, but it's different with Kou. Haruka sighed and leaned back in his chair at the desk in his bedroom. "Akira, Kengo, Aya...Kou...I want to see you," Haruka said and started wondering what happened to Shirogane. He was there when Shirogane disappeared, but he was too upset and crying in his butler's arms to understand what happened to him. Hopefully Shirogane's okay where ever he is. Haruka got up from his desk and walked over to his window overlooking the neighborhood he lived in.

England is a nice place, but Haruka misses being with his friends in Japan. "I really want to see them again..." There was a knock at his bedroom door. "Come in," Haruka answered. One of the maids came in and was holding a letter. "A letter came for you, Haruka-sama." Haruka walked up to her and grabbed the letter. "Thank you. Is there anything else?" She nodded and said, "I was told to tell you that you're going to visit Japan next week." Haruka's eyes widened and fought off the huge smile trying to creep on his face. "Japan? Thank you very much for telling me, you may be excused." The woman bowed and left the room, shutting the door behind her.

Haruka sat down on the edge of his bed and kept thinking about the words "You're going to visit Japan." He was so happy that he's going to get the chance to see his friends again. The boy assumed that it was his butler who arranged the trip; he'll have to thank him later. Haruka glanced at the letter he was still holding and read the name of the sender. "'Kou.' Kou sent me a letter?" He blushed slightly and opened the envelope, taking the letter out and unfolding it. He started reading the letter and couldn't help but smile this time.

Dear Haru,

Hey, how have you been? I hope things are going great for you in England and you've been studying very hard. Don't study too hard, though. Your mind is already brilliant enough and we don't need you to make Ken look stupider then he is.

Haruka giggled at that and kept reading.

Hopefully you got this letter after you were told about coming to Japan, otherwise I spoiled the surprise. I'm really looking forward to seeing you and doing all kinds of fun stuff. Maybe we can also do what we did when you said goodbye. ;)

Haruka blushed bright red and tried to compose himself. /He doesn't mean...t-the kiss, does he? And what is up with that little winky emoticon?/ Even though he was embarrassed, Haruka has wanted to kiss Kou again. The boy decided to read the final bit of the letter.

Be safe on your way here, Haru. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. We'll see you soon!

Love,

Onii-chan

Haruka fell back against the bed, holding the letter against his chest and sighed happily. "Yes. After all this time, I'll see you soon..."

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