A/N: Doing a cliché thing for this chapter, because of course what else does anyone do for February prompts but Valentine's day? Also score for this actually being out on the holiday, going to try for not missing the holiday if I do holiday based chapters.

"Yuu! I'm home." the sweet smell of chocolate wafted through the entire penthouse and swirled around Nene as she entered. It smelt rich and fine, like dark velvet and it made her mouth water at the promise of chocolaty confections. The smell grew stronger was she neared the kitchen and had largely permeated all her senses by then. The stove top was filled with various pots of melted chocolate, some of it was coloured in pinks and reds, and the counter was littered with ingredients. Placing the grocery bags on the counter next to a notebook with chocolate stains all over it Nene went to find an apron.

"I'm sorry it was so last minute Nee-san, but I hadn't realised that I would need so much." Yuu's apologetic voice coupled with the smear of chocolate on his cheek made Nene want nothing more than to roll him up and cuddle him, but instead she went about pulling the items from the bags.

"I don't mind, I was out anyways. Besides, you're making enough chocolates to stash away for a year. I didn't know what kind of boxes you'd want, or the kind of cupcake liners so I just bought red and white ones. I also bought some cards for the names." with the counter space being taken up by the ingredients and molds filled with chocolate and bowls of fillings there was hardly space for much else. "How much have you done?"

"I've got a couple molds sitting in the refrigerator without fillings and the ones on the counter are the done ones that just need to be filled and set." Yuu wiped his hands before going back and tending to a boiling pot of jam, "I haven't actually finished any of them but I've started with some of the fillings, my notebook is probably covered in chocolate but the recipes and details are written there. Some of it is in English though." taking a minute to read the scribbled notes of characters and curly handwriting Nene nodded before moving it off the main counter.

"Which ones are you working on now?" she asked, taking up stirring one of the smaller bowls of chocolate. "Is this one being used for anything else?"

"I just started on the cherry jam filling for Tagiru's and I'll be melting down the last bit of dark chocolate for Taiki-san's. That one if free if you want it. I figured with all the ones I needed to make I would melt some extra plain ones just in case anything went wrong."

Nene made a humming noise before rummaging the cupboards for the instant coffee she knew they had laying around. While neither children were big coffee drinkers, and when they did they enjoyed the actual roasted beans, it was handy to keep some around for when exams rolled around. Not to mention Yuu probably used the coffee more in baking than for actual drinking. Popping the lid of the canister Nene spooned some into a tiny bowl and sprinkled a couple spoonful's into the dark chocolate. The strong scent of coffee mixed with chocolate was heavenly and she knew Kiriha would appreciate it.

He wasn't a huge fan of overly sweet treats and liked drinking his coffee black, sometimes with sugar added but he had said that the bitter taste was something he genuinely enjoyed about coffee.

"Are you expecting to get as much chocolates tomorrow as you usually do Yuu?" Nene teased, throwing in a handful of crushed espresso beans into her chocolates before setting the chocolate aside.

Yuu had been filling up one of the molds with some fruit jams and flushed as soon as Nene's question registered. "Ah, I don't know? I mean I normally get some from Mami and them but..." it didn't need to be said that his "fan club" hadn't diminished in size over the years, in fact it did the complete opposite. It had grown quite a bit and while it didn't bother him much holidays like this is where he was truly aware of how many girls there were in the "club". The primary reason he could make and come up with so many types of chocolates was because of White Day, in the long run it became easier making huge batches of chocolates himself than buying boxes of chocolates for every girl. "Are you done with Kiriha-San's chocolates?" he asked without looking up, switching out the piping bag for another.

"Just about." the tapping sound of the tray hitting the counter was enough of an indication that they didn't have to worry about that batch anymore. "I can start topping off the chocolates that are already filled and you can start Taiki's." the piping bag was taken him and a bowl of unmelted chocolate was pushed into his hands. "Out of all the names on your list Taiki's was the one least changed, seems like you're pretty set on these for Taiki."

Leaving the bowl of cream and chocolate over the pot to melt Yuu carefully measured out cinnamon and spices into a bowl and mixed them together. The kitchen at this point scented of so many things that it was dizzying and a window needed to be propped open.

"I think Kiriha-san and Taiki-san are very similar, so I thought he would enjoy something simple but kind of unexpected. Besides, I like creating new things and I wanted to make chocolates that everyone felt was personalized."

"And, so here we are. With bowls and bowls of chocolates and fillings everywhere and a what looks like a sugar monster's mess in our kitchen." Nene ruffled his hair while stirring the chocolate on the stove as Yuu pulled trays out of refrigerator and somehow maneuvered them to all fit on the limited counter space.

"But it's fun isn't it? Just the two of us making chocolates all afternoon."

"It was cuter when you were younger and only made chocolates for me and mama."

xXx

"There! Finally, all finished."

On four white cards with gilded gold boarders written in a familiar neat handwriting were the names of the recipients of the chocolates and the types of chocolates. The same was written on a fifth card but in a smaller more feminine handwriting. Tying the cards with ribbon to the boxes the Amano children high-fived each other in a job well done and took a seat on the couch. Happy to finally be able to sit and not have to worry about burning chocolate.

"To be honest, I forgot how long it takes to make chocolates." Nene sighed as Yuu brought her something to drink and a plate of some of the extra chocolates. She gladly took the glass and a piece before setting the plate on her lap.

"Mm, the most tedious part is waiting for it to set. Otherwise we could be done so much sooner. But they did turn out really well. I'm surprised considering I didn't test out any of these recipes beforehand." popping a random piece of into his mouth Yuu chewed thoughtfully as the chocolate melted smoothly, coating his taste buds in sweet milk chocolate and fruity jam.

"The boys will like them, if not we can take it all back and keep it ourselves." a bright laughter bubbled from her brother's chest as they continued sitting and eating on their handmade sweets.

Sure, Nene was an idol and was supposed to be watching her figure and what she ate. But indulging in homemade chocolates with her little brother? She would gladly put on the extra weight if it meant she could share his chocolates and sit with him like this. Free and happy and tired and smelling of chocolates but happy all the same. She was well reminded of how much Yuu had grown; he had filled out in the past couple years, having grown a few centimeters and losing a bit of the baby fat on his face. Puberty had done him a lot of good and it was no wonder his fan club doubled in size. Maybe she was biased because he was her little brother, but he had grow up and she couldn't help but yearn for simpler times where they could sit and eat snacks together all day. She realised then that the idea of Yuu growing up so quickly scared her, they weren't together as often anymore and she was missing out on some of the most important and eventful years of his life. Of course, they called and kept each other up to date, but it wasn't the same as coming directly home to tell one another.

"Hey, Yuu." she tentatively called out her eyes focused on a window, watching the sky slowly change colours. Spring would come soon and Yuu will be even more grown up then.

"Hmm?" his gaze met hers as he lifted his eyes from this phone. Setting it aside he turned all his attention to her.

"No matter how boring or exciting life gets don't forget to call and tell me all about it, okay?"

The furrowing of his brows only reminded her of a confused child. "What brought this on?"

"It just feels like you're growing up so fast. I don't know what to do, you'll be in high school soon and it feels like I'm missing so much."

"Sure Nee-san. I promise." he shrugged and leaned into her side and for a moment they were kids again, sitting and enjoying chocolates that mama had taught them to make.

xXx

The bell's toll marked the end of yet another school day as student filed out of classrooms and toward the gates into the streets. Tagiru was the first to sprint out of his class and down the hall to Yuu's, it figures that their last year would be the one where they didn't have class together, after they finally learned to put up with one another's quirks and attitudes. Not having the same class and well as being without Taiki had made the year more boring, throwing the door open he spotted the blond placing his books inside the backpack and on his desk sat a mountain of chocolates boxes. Each of them decorated with bows and notes taped to the lid.

"It's no fair that you get so many chocolates, I only got like 4 boxes. And one of them was from Mami so it doesn't even count." Tagiru huffed, it really wasn't fair if Yuu didn't even eat all the chocolates. He got so many that he wasn't even excited to receive them anymore, whilst Tagiru would be over the moon to get some from everyone.

"Maybe you would get more of you didn't say things like that. Besides, you always eat more than your fair share of mine so I don't see why you're upset. It's not a competition Tagiru." slinging his backpack over his shoulders Yuu reached down beside his desk for a bag before relocating the boxes on his desk to the bag. He could hear the groan from Tagiru at all the chocolates in the bag in addition to the ones on his desk. "Mami and the club gave me a bag this year so I don't have to struggle like last year."

"Yeah it's such a struggle with all that chocolate, I feel so bad for you." had this been back when they first met Yuu would've undoubtedly been snappy and taken it personally, but in the time since he couldn't find himself getting more than barely ruffled at the remarks. Rolling his eyes, he closed the classroom door behind him and started down the hall, Tagiru falling into step behind him.

"Keep talking and I'll tell Nee-san to keep your chocolates." it was almost as telling a child they got a gift. In an instant Tagiru's disposition changed and his eyes lit up like the sun.

"I get chocolates from Nene? Yahooo!" in large steps Tagiru bounded down the steps of the school and dashed toward the gates, where unsurprisingly Nene along with Taiki and Kiriha were waiting for them. Surprisingly Ryouma and his gang were also present, while the ex-rival hunters were always welcome very rarely did they pay a visit directly to the school, they liked keeping interactions outside in the cityscape. As soon Tagiru's eyes fell on Nene he rushed forth and nearly tripped on his own two feet in the scramble. "Yuu said you had chocolate?" his excitement was spilling over and it was obvious how little he was trying to control it.

"Tagiru, manners." Taiki chastised with no real bite. There was no real reason to try anymore but he did anyways. "You can at least say 'hi' to everyone before you demand things."

Looking rather sheepish the younger boy withdrew and gave proper greetings before turning his attention back to Nene, "Yuu said you had chocolates for me?"

Giggling Nene inclined her head toward her brother's direction, "Yuu made them, but yes I do technically have them. Let me trade bags with Yuu and then you can have your chocolates." Yuu was currently accepting a box from Airu who didn't look the most excited to give him some.

"Since I gave some to Ren and Ryouma I supposed I had to give you some too, don't think too much about it." was her reply to the questioning look.

"You made chocolates for Tagiru, Yuu? I feel a little jealous now." Taiki looped his arm around Yuu's neck and leaned on his side trying to sound dejected but only came out as teasing. A soft blush dusted the blonde's cheek as he squirmed out of the hold and took the bag from his sister.

"I made some for everyone too. Let me just pass them out." he passed the boxes to the four boys in front of him and urged them to open the boxes and give it a taste. "Well? Me and Nee-san worked pretty hard on them what do you think?"

The surprised murmur and chorus of thanks was music to his ears, bringing a happy flush to his face. "Wow Yuu. Did you really make all of these? There are so many flavours, they're really specially made." Taiki commented looking at a piece of half eaten chocolate, the surprise bit of spice and cinnamon in what looked like a regular dark chocolate square had been wonderful.

"Of course, regular store bought isn't as good as homemade ones. And homemade ones come in more flavours." the proud glimmer in his eyes spoke volumes and of so many more things he wished he could say. But for the sake of being semi-modest he kept them to himself. "I made sure it would be as well enjoyed as possible."

"How did you even figure these out?"

"It was easy enough, I know you all well enough to figure it out. Tagiru loves milk chocolate anything so I threw in assorted fruit jam centered ones. Ren is kind of the same but I also did mixed nuts and chocolates for him. I had an idea for adding a little matcha into Ryouma's hazelnut chocolates when I realised how often matcha is used in desserts. And for you,Taiki-san, you don't exactly like really sweet things and you only eat the plain dark chocolates so I thought adding some cinnamon and spices would be a nice bit for you. They aren't really anything that special, really." a whine left Yuu's throat when Taiki affectionately ruffled his hair and laughed.

"But thank you though, Yuu, for the chocolates. I'd take these over the store-bought ones any day."

Nene watched on from the side with a small knowing smile before holding a box to Kiriha's face. "And these are for you, can't let you go without some either."

A small smiled graced his face as he accepted the chocolates. "Thank you for thinking of me too."

"Of course." she watched him expectantly when the ribbon fell away from the box and he bit into the piece of chocolate. The surprised look in his eyes was well worth the effort placed into them.

A/N: So far doing pretty good with shortish chapters, this one is just kinda long. I need to start looking for more prompts though so I can brainstorm and plan ahead for this. But I still have another month before I really need to hunt down prompts and stuff. I'm also really in love with writing Nene as really loving toward Yuu and just their relationship makes me so happy.

Love,

Dragon