"Nee Nee, Toki Toki! Look at this!"

A small girl exclaimed as she tugged on a blue haired boy's hand. The boy was slightly off guard as he tried to gain his balance as he was being tugged forward.

"O-Oi! Wa-Wait, hold on!"

he stammered as she ignored his pleas and continued on running, having a grip on his small hand. They finally stopped running, the blue haired boy bending over to catch his breath.

"Ma-Mae-chan, I told you to wait! You know how I hate running!"

"But look, Toki! Isn't it really pretty?"

the girl exclaimed as she picked a flower from the ground. The boy looked up as his eyes widen slightly. It was a great view of the city, the lights glimmering in the night sky. He was so amazed by the view that they stayed for a while, but a little too long.

"Nee, Toki."

"Hm?"

he replied as he leaned back with his hands behind him, Maekan resting her head on his chest.

"What time is it?"

he looked around and noticed the town hall's clock in the middle of the city. Right when he was about to read it, the clock struck 9PM. His eyes widen in shock as he lifted Maekan to her feet.

"Its late! We have to go now!"

he exclaimed, grabbing her hand as he started running toward his house. But once they arrived there, three figures shadowed upon them as they tried to enter secretly.

"Ichinose Tokiya! Where have you been? Mae-chan's parents were worried sick about her!"

he looked down as he felt slightly ashamed that he didn't return on time.

"I-It was my fault!"

he looked up surprised, shocked that Maekan would even say that. She looked up at Tokiya's mother, her face also washed with shock.

"Na-Nani?"

"I-It was my fault Uncle Hayato..I lead him out of the house to show him something and I lost track of time.."

she started to explain. Tokiya looked at her and shook his head slowly.

"Ma-Mae-chan, its not your fault."

"W-Well, If you had watched the time, then I wouldn't be yelling at the two of you.."

"Ki-Kimi, but Tokiya and Maekan.."

"Its fine Reiji..they were just playing outside and forgot. Just don't do that again, okay Mae-chan? Tokiya-kun?"

Maekan's mother asked as she kneeled down to their height, a gentle smile on her face. Maekan smiled back and gave her a hug.

"Okay, momma!"

Tokiya stood in the back, a small smile on his face. However, a man cleared his throat, causing him to flinch and look back up at his parents.

"Just don't do that again, alright Tokiya?"

"Ye-Yes Father.."

he looked at him as Tokiya kept his head down, still slightly scared. He sighed as he gave his son a pat on the head gently and a warm smile to comfort him. Tokiya looked up at him and smiled and gave him a hug, letting him hug back.

"Mr. Hayato. The financial party is here to see you."

one of the assistance's called. His father sighed as he stood up and started to descend toward his assistant.

"Go to bed Tokiya and I will see you tomorrow."

he followed and watched him leave the room for the day.

'Nee Toki! I'll see you tomorrow okay?"

Maekan called as she was about to walk through his front door. He nodded and gave a small wave to her and her family.

"Mhm. See you tomorrow Mae-chan."

he replied. She gave a smile to him before leaving, the maid closing the front door.

~A couple of hours later~

Tokiya sighed as he went up to his room getting himself ready for bed until he started hearing some people running through the hallways, a worried tone in their conversation. He peeked outside of his room, noticing some maids were running toward Hayato, Takiyo's father's office.

"Father, Wh-What's going on?"

Tokiya asked as he slowly entered his office. His father stood up from his seat and stared his maids in utter shock. Tokiya finally found his way toward his father as he looked up at him with a slight tug on his shirt.

"Papa, what's going on?"

he looked down at him before lifting him up and hurriedly making his way toward the garage.

"Start the car!"

he told his chauffeur as he got inside quickly and did what he was told. Once in the car, Hayato's face was eager and was looking straight ahead, leaving Tokiya still confused. The car finally came to a stop and Hayato carried him out. Tokiya looked up and noticed the white building.

"Papa, what are we doing here?"

he still didn't reply as he held him close in the elevator.

"Tokiya, I'm sorry for bringing you..but it was an emergency.."

he spoke in a soft tone as he walked through the halls. Tokiya looked around, noticing some wheelchairs and women in white clothing. Hayato came to a stop, Tokiya not facing where he was looking. Hayato slightly shook the shoulder he was resting on to look. He slowly looked up, his eyes widening.

"P-Papa..is that Un-Uncle Reiji, and..Au-Auntie Kimi..?"

he gave a sad nod as he watched the doctor through the window cover their faces with the white sheets. Tokiya started to tear up as he held onto his father a little bit tighter.

"They got into a major car accident after leaving our house.."

"Wai-Wait! I-If they're here..then wh-where's Mae-chan!?"

Tokiya looked at his father desperately as he slowly led them toward her room. They looked down at Maekan, her head covered in bandages with slight red splots of red around it. Tokiya looked at her, tears falling faster as he wiggled out of his father's grip.

"Ma-Mae-chan! Hey, Mae-chan! wake up!"

Tokiya called, giving her hand a grip as tears continued to fall. Maekan's fingers started to move, her eyes starting to slowly open. Tokiya and Hayato looked at her, Tokiya's smile widening.

"Mae-chan! You're awake! Thank goodness.."

he slightly sobbed as he hugged her, not in the way that would hurt her.

"To-Toki? Wh-Where's Momma? A-And Pappa?"

she slightly whispered, her tears starting to form and fall. Tokiya looked at her sadly as he rested his forehead on hers.

"Go-Gomen Mae-chan..but..I'll be here to protect you..I'm here.."

he reasoned as he closed his eyes, his thumb gently wiping her tears away. She quietly cried on his shoulder as Hayato watched on the side. He looked out the window as he sighed to himself, his eyes having a sad look.

'Gomen Maekan-chan..'