Hey! I'm back with a new fic for a favorite manga of mine Sensual(Kaikan) Phrase. I really love this manga and I'm going to miss it when it ends in a few months. Aine and Sakuya are a sexy couple with a lot of problems so I just had to try writing for them. I hope you'll read and tell me what you think.

Oh, I've written two songs for this fic. I am not a songwriter but I claim all rights to these lyrics - good, bad or awful.(Hopefully not awful! )

Sensual Phrase is the property of Mayu Shinjo.

Friends

"Good grief!" Aine walked out of the classroom to find her friend, Yuko waiting on her. "I don't remember the teacher mentioning that we were going to have tests last week." Aine was tired just thinking of all the studying she'd have to do.

"That's what you get for skipping school, not that I could blame you considering who you were with. Did you have fun?"

Immediately Aine smiled. "Oh yeah. Sakuya had to work part of the time but when he was done, he spent it with me. I may have missed some important tests but it worth it. He works so hard, so it was nice to take some time and just have fun." They had gone on a photo shoot out of town and Sakuya had asked Aine along.

It had only been four days but they'd had a ball. All their free time wasn't spent alone but they also spent time with the rest of the band and the crew. Aine smiled just remembering this past weekend.

"Earth to Aine. Are you there, Aine?" Yuko stepped forward to look into Aine's face. "Had that much fun did you?"

Sheepishly Aine shrugged, "Sorry. I need to get my head back onto school work." Aine patted her cheeks. "Guess I'll stay after school and study instead of going home. Even though Sakuya won't be home until late, I'd get distracted there." Aine sighed.

Yuko had been rummaging in her school bag. "Here." She handed a folder to Aine. "I don't know why I'm so good to you." Yuko shook her head, looking as if Aine were a burden to her.

Aine looked puzzled as she opened the folder. "Yuko! You took notes for me! Thank you!" She grabbed her friend in a tight hug. "You're the best!"

"I know, somebody has to look out for you. You'll need to make a copy for Sakuya too." Yuko was really proud of Aine and didn't want her to flunk out just because she had a rock star boyfriend and a job.

Aine let her go and smiled really big. "Wait! I've got something for you too!" It was Aine's turn to rummage in her bag. "Here!" Aine was bouncing, she couldn't wait for Yuko to open the wrapped box.

Yuko was so excited she tore into it. Inside was an autographed picture of Lucifer, signed by the whole band plus the new single yet to be released with a note saying 'Hope you like it, Yuki.'

There were some curious stares as Yuko screamed in delight. When she saw all the stares, she held the precious gift close to her and dragged Aine to a more private spot.

"Wow! You got Yuki to sign it with a personal message! Eeeee! And you got it for me before you knew I took notes for you! You're a great friend Aine!"

Aine was happy. She didn't get to spend as much time with Yuko as she used to so she wanted to do something special for her. "I remembered Yuki was your favorite so he was happy to do when I told him it was for my best friend." Aine started laughing as Yuko enthusiastically hugged her. The bell interrupted them.

"Oh, there's no way I can go to class now. I'm skipping class this time to go listen to my present. Go on, I'll see you after school." Yuko gave her a push back to class then began searching for her mini-player.

Aine left behind one happy person. She really did miss Yuko. It was then that she decided to spend more time with her. Although she loved hanging out with Lucifer as they rehearsed, she'd give it up for a little while and focus on school and her friends; plus if she planned on graduating – it was going to be necessary.

Yuko again hugged and thanked her after school but couldn't stay and to help her study so Aine gathered her books and prepared to go to the library. She knew if she went home, she'd put off studying and these tests were too important for her to fail them. Aine made it halfway down the hall when she heard her name.

"Hey Aine! Wait up!" It was Takato; he held the highest scores in their class.

"Hey Takato. What's going on?" She knew him well enough to talk to him about everyday stuff with but she wouldn't really call him a friend.

Takato too was familiar with Aine, especially now that she was dating a rock star. Aine was pretty enough but he found it hard to believe that Sakuya really loved her when he had models and actresses to choose from. Anyway…

"You've got to make up last week's tests right?"

"Yeah, I'm headed to the library now." Aine looked up at him. Takato was really cute. If she hadn't fallen for Sakuya she might have tried talking to him.

When Aine tilted her head and blinked at him, Takato lost his train of thought. "Umm, well the teacher thought maybe I could tutor you, if you think you need it."

"Wow really?! Would you really do that Takato?" Aine knew she needed all the help she could get.

Again she made him blink. Aine's whole face lit up and she looked at him with such admiration. "Y-yeah. I was thinking of being a teacher myself and was told tutoring would help me relate with students."

"A teacher! Well with your grades, you're sure to be a good one and I'll be sure to sing your praises!" Aine felt very lucky. She wouldn't have to study alone and she'd have someone to explain all the hard stuff.

Takato rubbed the back of his neck suddenly feeling embarrassed at her praise. "Okay, let's head to the library then." He followed as she led the way, feeling a little bemused.

Sakuya missed his lady. They'd gotten to spend a lot of time together during the photo shoot. His Aine, he smiled as he remembered how well she got along with everybody. Nobody ever complained about her, well not after they got to know her. Most of the time she was there for him, and concentrated only on him but this past weekend he got to see what type of woman she was with others. He tended to forget that she was more than just his girlfriend.

Yuki, Atsuro, Santa and Towa were all really fond of her as well. Aine treated them like big brothers most of the time. He was glad everyone got along with Aine. Sakuya needed her. Of course he hadn't realized that until after he met her and fell in love. Love, he hadn't believed in it, never having received it before. The first time he'd really felt cared about was when Lucifer recruited him as lead singer. He'd thought life couldn't get much better than that. He was glad to be proved wrong.

Sakuya smiled as he looked at his friends. They were the best but Aine was his heart and he was truly blessed to have them and her.

"So, are we gonna play some music or what?" Sakuya picked up his mike feeling excitement run through him.

"What's got you so pumped?" Atsuro wanted to know.

"The sooner we get done the sooner I get to see Aine." Sakyua's eyebrow quirked when Atsuro and Yuki laughed. "What?"

"Nothing, we were just thinking the same thing. We had all that time with the girls this past weekend and now we're missing them. Apparently so are you." Yuki said. "All right, I'm with you – let's rock!" Yuki pulled the strap over his head and strummed his guitar.

Santa grinned, he didn't have a lady yet but these guys were high on love and it was rubbing off on him. Twirling his sticks in the air he sat down at his drums and pounded out a beat.

"Yeah!" Following Santa's lead, they began to do what they loved - make music.

"Wow, it's six already!" Aine slammed shut her book. She and Takato were the only ones left in the library. "Sorry Takato, I'm making you miss dinner." Aine was really put off by how much work she'd missed. None of the stuff they'd gone over looked familiar to her. "Let me buy you dinner, okay?"

"Huh? No that's okay." Takato had been enjoying the study session. One, he loved learning and he found, teaching. Aine despite her protests to the contrary was a good student. "I'm not helping you so you can repay me. This helps me too, remember?"

Aine put on her best smile, "Please! Nothing fancy, maybe some burgers or some ramen? Sakuya won't be home yet and I don't feel like eating by myself. Please, Takato?" She really wanted to do something for him. It may not mean much to him but it was a big deal for her.

Takato grinned – it was contagious. "Okay, sure. I could do with some food."

"Great!"

The two settled on burgers and ate at the restaurant. Aine knew Takato was smart and their talk over dinner just confirmed it. He knew about literature, art and had a hobby of astronomy.

He was just as fascinated by her tales of the music business. Takato had never realized just how much work went into putting on a concert or making an album. By the time dinner was over, he had a new respect for Aine and Sakuya.

"Thanks, that was fun." They were outside on the sidewalk.

"Yeah it was. Let's do it all week! My treat." Aine thought it was a great idea, she'd study hard then hang out with a new friend and go home to Sakuya; the apartment was lonely without him.

"Oh, I don't know Aine. What about Sakuya? I don't think he'll like it if you're with me every night."

Aine laughed. "We're only studying and eating; besides Sakuya's gotta work late all this week. You'd be keeping me company and we could talk more. I love spending time with Sakuya but sometimes I miss hanging out with my friends. Hey if you want, we could invite some other people along next time."

The more he thought about it, the more he liked the idea. Hanging out with Aine was fun and if they invited some friends along, Sakuya wouldn't get jealous. Takato had heard that he'd beat the crap out of some guys one time and he didn't want the rock star mad at him. "Sure, let's do it."

"This is going to be fun!" Aine checked her watch. It was almost eight o'clock. "Oh, I need to go to the store before going home. We've got no food in the house." Aine turned and started off, then looked back to wave. "See you tomorrow!"

Takato watched her take off, a silly grin on his face. All his opinions were changing. In just one afternoon, he could definitely see why Sakuya had scooped Aine up and called her his own. That bright, happy face could easily capture a man's heart.