A/N: This chapter may test your memory a little *evil cackle*

The school was tittering for about a week about Lorelei's sudden disappearance, but eventually it calmed again, everyone continuing with their usual business. Because of that, the fact that Tear and Luke were now dating didn't actually spread too far, and they were able to keep it mostly on a low down just between their friends.

"I told you you'd end up going out," Sync said one lunch time.

"Really? I don't remember you ever saying that," Luke said, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh, I do! It was that day we were talking about how Sync and Arietta are dating," Ion said, smiling at his twin.

"Oh yes, now I remember," Luke said with an evil smirk.

"Shut up. I'm not embarrassed about that anymore," Sync said loftily.

"And you, Arietta? Do you deny it?" asked Guy.

Arietta looked at him in surprise, then smiled and hugged Sync. "Of course not," she murmured, gazing at him.

Sync went red, then coughed. "Well, it's not official or anything..." he muttered, and Arietta pouted while the others laughed.

Ion glanced up before grinning and waving someone over. The group turned, watching as a brown haired and eyed girl walked over, standing behind him.

"Hey Ion. Is this your group?" she asked, grinning around at them all.

"Oh, Anise. I didn't know you and Ion knew each other," Arietta said in surprise.

"Yes, we might as well mention it now," Ion started before Anise sat down and kissed him on the cheek.

"Mention what?" she asked, smirking.

Everyone stared, then Aslan looked at Ion in surprise. "I didn't realise you and Anise were going out."

"Yeah, we've been dating for a few weeks now," Ion explained as Anise hugged him tightly.

"Seriously? Why didn't you tell me?" demanded Sync.

"I forgot. Besides, you didn't tell me you were going out with Arietta," Ion pointed out.

Sync fumbled for an excuse while Luke laughed awkwardly. "You know, Ion really can be a little more crafty than we realise..." he murmured, the others nodding slowly.

"Well, congratulations for you, Ion. And it's nice to meet you, Anise," Tear said, smiling. Everyone echoed her statement, and Anise grinned.

"Nice to meetcha all too! You guys are like, the super popular exclusive group, y'know?"

"We are?" asked Jozette, confused.

"Why? It's not like we wouldn't let people talk to us if they wanted to..." Natalia pointed out, looking at Asch. He grunted, and Natalia frowned before glancing at Tear uncertainly. The tan-haired girl shook her head, not knowing what to do. She frowned as she realised Asch had shown little interest in the events the entire time.

"Asch, are you feeling okay?" she asked.

"I'm fine," Asch replied, setting his knife and fork down then standing and taking his plate back to the counter before heading out.

"Is he okay?" Tear asked Luke.

Luke shrugged. "He's been acting a little weird, but he doesn't seem ill. I think he might be worried about Dad or something.."

"Yeah, that would make sense," agreed Guy.

"I'll try talking to him later," Natalia decided, sighing.

Luke walked into their living quaters in the main building, running a hand through his hair. He sighed then walked to the kitchen, reaching for a drink.

As he bent over, something caught his eye and he glanced at it, going still. For a moment he gazed at it before straightening, closing the fridge. He wandered over to the piano, brushing a hand over it's surface before pushing the lid up and sitting down.

The music sheet was old. It'd never moved from it's place on the piano, where Luke had always kept it. The music itself had been written by their mother, and to Luke was a precious thing. He reached out and began playing it, allowing his fingers to slip over the keys as the music drifted out.

It was a beautiful song, calm and serene, but to Luke it had a feeling of sadness. When he was younger, he always used to play it when he was lonely and sad, hoping that maybe his brother or dad would hear it and know that he wanted them to be with him.

...He didn't know if they knew that. They'd never responded to it, not while they weren't in the room at least. However, he'd heard Asch play it a couple of times, and he'd always go out and see what the matter was, so maybe they did know.

Asch, sitting on his bed in his room, blinked as the gentle melody began playing. 'That song...Mirrors?'

He sat up straighter, listening to it, and sighed. It must be Luke...had he done something wrong? Maybe he had...he couldn't remember clearly.

He stood up and walked out of his room, quietly making his way to the main room and watching as Luke played the piano, his eyes closed as he played out the familiar tune.

Finally the song came to a halt, and Asch stepped forward. He waited a moment, watching Luke gaze at the music sheet, then walked over to him. Reaching out, he gently played the first few notes of the song, making Luke jump then look up.

Asch paused in his playing, gazing at the keys, then sighed. "...I'm sorry," he murmured.

Luke shook his head. "It's not your fault," he replied.

Asch raised an eyebrow, then nudged him. "Budge over," he said. Luke laughed then moved over, letting Asch sit next to him. Asch took a few keys, looking at Luke, and the younger took some different keys. Without any indication, they began playing together, the different tunes but same song mingling together and floating through the room as the two boys lost themselves in their own world.

Tear looked up as Luke entered the classroom and took his seat next to her, leaning back on his chair. He glanced at her and grinned, and she smiled back.

"You seem in a good mood," she noted.

"Yeah, I guess," he replied, shrugging.

"Did you and Asch work through something?" she asked.

Luke looked at her in surprise. "Are you a mind-reader? Because that is such a weird first guess."

"Maybe. So, I was right?"

"Yeah, pretty much."

"It'd be nice if everything went back to normal," Tear sighed.

"It will, eventually," Luke said.

"Promise?" Tear asked.

Luke glanced at her, then nodded, smiling. "Promise," he replied.

Tear smirked. "Well, if it doesn't, then you have to do something for me," she said.

"What? Hey, no, we didn't agree to that."

"Tough."

Luke groaned and Tear laughed. The lesson started and the two of them turned to face the front, focusing on the lesson. As per usual, Luke pretty much zoned out while Tear took down detailed notes to both revise from later and because she was pretty sure Luke would beg her for them once the lesson ended.

Finally the lesson came to an end, everyone standing up and heading out of the room. Tear had a free period next, while Luke had Politics.

"Ugh, I have to deal with stuffy old Ingobert...I'll see you later," Luke said with a wave.

Tear watched him go, then started for her room, wondering if Natalia was going to do another of her impromptu makeover sessions, when her phone buzzed. She checked that no one was around before pulling it out, checking it.

'Hey, you free on Saturday? - Luke'

Tear blinked in surprise, wondering why he hadn't just asked her before, but maybe he'd just forgotten.

'Yeah, I think so. Why? - Tear'

'You want to go down to town with me? - Luke'

Tear stared, then went red. Was...was he asking her on a date? She quickly typed out a reply.

'Sure. What time? - Tear'

'11 okay? - Luke'

'That's fine. I'll see you then - Tear'

She slipped the phone back in her pocket, standing there for a moment before rushing back to her room to tell Natalia.

A/N: I had to get some fluff in this one. I mean, we basically went straight into things in the last story, so might as well have the cute moments in this one :3

Also...I'm not entirely sure how to write romance? I can write kisses and stuff like that (occasionally marriage and insinuated (pretty sure I spelt that wrong) sex too), but it really won't go further than kisses. So...Sorry if you were expecting anything more :S

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