Mika continued to smiling at him but Yuu's mind was blank and incapable of forming a coherent thought.

"How?" was the only word Yuu could muster up after having a million thoughts swirled in his head. It was absolutely unfair to his little heart how stunning Mika looked in the blue jacket that complimented his eyes. However, Yuu managed to catch the other off guard with his question as the blond let out a nervous laugh and scratched his cheek with his index finger.

"About that-" But his explanation was cut short when Yuu's stomach rumbled. Mika laughed again when Yuu's face grew red as he clutched his stomach. "Maybe lunch would be a good idea. And I'll explain later when we're not in public."

"I actually came here looking for someone," Yuu said and Mika raised his hand to cover over his mouth but Yuu could tell that the blond was trying to hide his smile. "Hey! I have friends too!"

"Sorry sorry, it's not that, I promise. And I'm sure she won't mind if you hung out with me instead."

"Wait, you know her?" Mika's eyes widened at the question.

"Um, something like that…" Mika said as his words trailed off. "Anything suggestions for lunch spots?"

"There's a great fast food place around the corner," Yuu said, already walking out of the park with Mika following behind. He was still wondering about the mystery girl, but he would choose his best friend over a random girl any day.

"Fast food?"

"Once or twice won't kill you, Mika. Besides, I'm hungry."

After they ordered and got their food, they sat down in a more secluded area of the restaurant. Mika started asking Yuu about his school experience. Yuu very happily ranted about his terrible freshman year of high school. And then it led into how he met his friends.

There were many points during their conversation that Mika was convinced that Yuu needed new friends even though Yuu insisted they were good people. Yuu also mentioned that Guren and Shinya finally got together and Guren proposed about a few months ago.

Yuu started taking about his experience in university, especially since Shinoa was there to make his life interesting. Then a question popped into his head.

"Hey Mika, did you come back to attend university?"

"No, I came back for... work reasons," Mika hesitated with the last two words.

"Spill it, you've been acting weirdly ever since we met in the park. Every time I've asked you about yourself, you either said you'll tell me later or changed the topic back to me," Yuu said and Mika looked at him with surprise.

"Ah, Yuu-chan did get smarter over the time I was gone." Yuu wanted to snap at his old friend but realized it was probably one of his tries to change the topic. He was about to speak up when Mika turned to watch the streets beyond the window and asked, "Can you keep a secret?"

Yuu fought the urge to roll his eyes even if Mika wasn't watching. But the other's gaze was unfocused and it worried Yuu.

"I mean I guess. No way, are you..." Yuu paused as he looked around the restaurant and leaned closer to Mika and whispered. "Are you working for the government or something top secret?"

Yuu would have yelled at Mika if he wasn't so entranced by the beautiful laughter that came from his blond friend. Yuu was sure that most, if not all, of the customers were watching and staring at them. But he could ignore them as he enjoyed the view of Mika tried to stifle his laughter moments later.

"You think too highly of me," Mika said as his laugh subsided, but a wide grin still on his face.

"Well, you kind of just up and left me all those years ago so what am I supposed to think?" Yuu said angrily. Mika softly smiled at him but Yuu could see the sadness and guilt in the other's bright blue eyes.

"Since we're done eating, you want to come over to my house?"

"What are you planning Mika? I swear if you-"

"You wanted answers right? I would suggest your house but I don't know how Guren would feel about seeing me at your house. I also have something to show you."

"Okay fine. But let's take my car," Yuu said, excited to show off for his ride.

"Your car?" Mika asked with a hint of amusement.

As they left the restaurant and walked to Yuu's house, he went on to describe his car and how it was more awesome than other ones. Mika listened with amusement because Yuu was practically over moon while he talked. He knew little about cars so a lot of the things Yuu said actually confused him more than not.

~ The Cross-dressing Model and The Artist ~

"It was my birthday too! Guren had the nerves to refuse!" Yuu said as he steered to the left.

"Yuu-chan, you asked him for a car. I wouldn't trust your driving either," Mika laughed lightly.

"Yet you're sitting in my car when I'm driving."

"I was a little worried when I got in," Mika joked. "Take the next right."

"I just met up with you again, I'm not going to let you die on me like that," Yuu said as he pulled up to a gated community. "Uh Mika, are you sure this is the right place?"

"Yup." Yuu noticed in the corner of his eyes that Mika pulling something out of his pocket. "Pull up to the booth and show this pass."

As a safe driver, Yuu stopped by the booth before taking the pass from Mika and showing it to the guard. The man eyed the pass before pressing a button to open the large iron gates. Yuu handed the plastic badge back to Mika before driving forward.

"Take a left and then find numbers 46 on the right," the blond instructed.

"Mika," Yuu said in a serious tone while focused on driving and glancing at the house numbers as they go, "You cannot convince me that you don't work for the government if you live in place like this."

"I can assure you that I do not. I'll explain everything once we get there," Mika said with a small laugh as they pulled up on the driveway. Mika exited out of the car first with Yuu following behind. Yuu noted that it was slightly bigger than his old house used to live with Guren before they moved in with Shinya. He still felt like he was intruding into their private home even though Shinya insisted he was not.

But waking up to your guardian making out with his fiancé in kitchen was not how Yuu wanted to start his day. Especially when one of them noticed him but pretended he's not there and continued what they were doing. Yuu knew then that Shinya lived fearlessly.

"Welcome to my domain," Mika announced as he opened the door. Yuu snapped out of his thoughts as he stepped into the house. It was a bit bare compared to how he thought it would look and he noticed some cardboard boxes in the corner of the living room. "Would you like anything to drink?"

"Mika, we just had lunch," Yuu deadpanned.

"I know, I know," Mika laughed, "Just being a good host. Sorry about the mess too. Just moved in yesterday."

"Wait, you just moved in?"

"Yeah, I got off the plane around noon. But that's a story for later," Mika said as he closed his front door. "So Yuu-chan, have you heard of Misako Hyakuya?"

"Uh... I think I heard some of my classmates talk about her. Oh wait, I think Shinoa is a really big fan. Is she an actress or something?"

"A model actually," Mika said as he motioned towards the stairs. "Come, there's something I want to show you."

"What is it exactly?"

"You'll see! And I'll give you a proper tour of the house later too," Mika said and stopped at the second door on the left. When he opened the door and turned on the light, Yuu felt like he was assaulted by an array of bright colours. After adjusting to the lighting of the room, he saw that the room was filled with dresses, accessories, and lastly a wig that looks very, very familiar. The colour also looked very close to Mika's own hair.

"Mika, do you have a long lost sister? Is that who I met yesterday?"

"Not at all. I'm still an only child. Also that girl was me."

"What?"

Mika, you don't just casually mention it. You're confusing Yuu.

Next chapter might be a little dry with backstory stuff but it's important for both plot reasons and for you guys to know :)