Hey, this is a Taiki x Tagiru drabble with the prompt 'graduate'. It's sort of also a prequel one-shot to Horizon.

Taiki was finally graduating from high school and all his friends had come to the graduation to wish him good luck for the future. Everyone seemed to be chatting amongst themselves. Taiki himself was just chatting to Akari about his future plans when Tagiru and Yuu came to join them.

Taiki noticed Tagiru seemed to not be his usual cheerful self and frowned. "Tagiru, are you alright?"

Yuu glanced at Tagiru. "Just tell him, dork. You'll feel better."

Tagiru glowered at his best friend. "Yuu! This is different!"

Taiki noticed his friend's cheeks were slightly pink and blinked before smiling. "Tagiru, why don't we sit outside for a bit?"

Tagiru hesitated before Yuu nudged him and he nodded. "Okay."

"Ne Yuu-kun, why don't we go see what Nene is up to?" Akari said tugging at his hand.

Yuu flushed before following her lead.

Tagiru rolled his eyes and Taiki laughed a little.

"Let's go," Taiki said gently and Tagiru flushed, nodding a little, following him outside and sitting on the rocks outside.

"So," Taiki said. "What is it?"

Tagiru shifted. "I'm happy you're going into teaching Taiki-san, but you're going to move to England for your degree. We won't see you anymore."

Taiki's heart clenched a little inwardly and he almost wished he hadn't said yes to the offer but everyone had said he should do something for himself for a change. But seeing Tagiru's crestfallen face, the fire in his eyes dim, it felt like someone was pricking a needle into Taiki's heart.

"Tagiru…we'll still keep in touch," Taiki whispered. "I won't forget you and we can always visit." His fist clenched. "Sorry…maybe I shouldn't have…"

Tagiru shook his head, throwing his arms around Taiki. "No! Don't think like that. I'm sad to see you go but you deserve this, Taiki-san. Just…" He flushed.

Taiki turned a little pink at Tagiru's sudden embrace before wrapping his arms around the other's waist and responding in kind. He noticed Tagiru opening and closing his mouth trying to say something but being unable to say it. "Tagiru? What are you trying to say?"

The other didn't seem to be able to say it though and instead leaned close, brushing his lips against Taiki's.

Taiki's face changed colour from pink to red and his mind went numb. He forgot everything but the fact that his junior gogglehead had just kissed him. When Tagiru pulled away, looking down, cheeks red, Taiki could not help but chuckle at the expression on his face.

"Is this what you've been trying to tell me?" Taiki asked and Tagiru nodded.

"I really like you, Taiki-san," Tagiru said, his voice shaking a little from what looked like nervousness. "I wanted to tell you before you…"

Taiki smiled at that and tousled Tagiru's hair. "I like you too. A lot." He kissed Tagiru below the earlobe. "And no matter how far we are, I promise we'll make it work." He pulled Tagiru close again.

"Really?" Tagiru said.

Taiki laughed. "Really. Just promise me one thing?"

Tagiru blinked. "What?"

Taiki gave Tagiru a chaste kiss. "Always be my superstar."

Tagiru blushed before grinning. "Always! Promise." He cuddled closer to Taiki.