I have no excuses but a few things happened that made me stop working this for a while.

You can all thank Leia for that.

If not for her, I wouldn't even get this even written.

So enjoy.

Getting to know each other

One month in

It was a bit mundane; laying on the bed before the sunrise. It was one of those nights or rather days that Syaoron doesn't sleep but isn't awake either. His body would be still and his eyes half-opened. With the night sky still intact for a while longer, he would stare up at the ceiling; thinking and remembering. It was all he can do when he's like this.

Just laying there.

Not a sound.

No movement.

Just him and the memories that will never leave him alone.

It was funny how quickly you forget certain things when life falls back to its routine schedule or the feel of it anyway. Though in Yuui's case, he just couldn't remember rather than him just wiping awful event it from his memory.

Now he was wondering what it was that spooked him to death.

After a few seconds of pausing as the blonde was flipping pancakes one morning, Yuui shrugged and continuing making breakfast. "Well, if it was important, it'll come back eventually." Turning his head, he looked over his shoulder and smiled. "And I see you're having fun over there."

Over by the kitchen table was the blue stuffed toy dog, sitting next to a tall glass of orange juice. The face was indifferent but the toy body was cleaned up and its tiny collar was polished down; making it seem prestigious.

Chuckling, Yuui placed a few pancakes on the stack and started working on another pancake. The blonde had wondered about how odd it was to be given that toy just after moving in with Syaoron. Most roommates don't exactly do that sort of thing. However, he was never the type of person to refuse; without reason of course.

But as soon as he was taking care of it, Yuui would find it in various odd places in the house. Not that he would lose it ( he still wasn't sure how ) but every time he does, it magically appeared somewhere else.

On the stairs.

"Huh, I thought I put you on my bed."

On the porch.

"Oh dear, where did you go? And why do you smell like cake and swamp?"

Or the kicker for this week alone….

"What the-? Syaoron! I need a ladder! I think I found him!"

On the roof.

Shaking his head, Yuui turned off the stove and with a plate of stacked pancakes went over to the table. "I swear there's a prankster in this neighborhood and when I find that sniveling bully, I'll give them what for."

When the blonde's back was turned, the toy dog though faintly shook a bit, as if it was laughing. But it soon went back to being still as Yuui got syrup and some juice.

Today was a weekend and as such, Yuui didn't have the academy to worry about and Syaoron can relax from…whatever he was doing. The blonde was told from the start that the young man was a journalist but there would be some days that the other would do nothing and other days too much. There were even times that he would find Syaoron exhausted just on the front porch; face down on the wood floor.

It was a rare time in his life that he would scream to the high heavens for his poor roommate. Of course the toy dog would somehow be on Syaoron's back but at that point, he was more surprised of the other's well being then…the sudden appearance of the stuffed animal.

But it was a Saturday, in fact the last Saturday before the start of the nest season and well, he had plans for the two. He wanted to see if he can get more out of Syaoron on who he was and maybe share some things on his end.

Speaking of Syaoron…..

"My word," Yuui huffed as he placed his hands on his hips. "I know it's the weekend but that's no reason to sleep in." He glanced at the toy dog and he chuckled. "I know, I'm not one to talk but I've been catching on my sleep as you can see." He felt like talking to a inanimate object was a certified oddball thing to do but every time he would talk to it, he felt a bit better.

Maybe that's the reason why Syaoron wanted to give to him. Who knows.

"Well, he may be exhausted from yesterday. If this keeps up, I would have to find the number of his boss and have a word with them." Sighing, Yuui took off his apron and draped it over a chair. "Either way, it'd be better for him to get something in his stomach." With that in mind, he left the kitchen.

The toy dog now alone let out a scoff but a half-smile before black beady eyes glanced at the pancakes. He licked his lips.

It was so cold.

Snow was falling.

The streets were covered in them.

It was nice.

Because it reminded me of you.

I was just minding my own business.

And there you were.

I let you in.

You let me in.

A spark went on between us that day.

We laughed.

We cried.

We loved.

The whole world, our problems, my own cursed fate was nothing in compare to what we had.

I felt it. And I liked it.

So why….

Why did things turned out the way it did?

There was a knock on the door, bringing those seemingly lifeless eyes back to the world. The color was back to brown as Syaoron blinked. 'Oh great, I did it again.' Sitting up on the bed, he rubbed his eyes; a bit frustrated on how dry they were. He should invest more into eyedrops. Another knock followed as he groaned. "Yeah? What is it?" He didn't mean to sound so cold. Sometimes….emotions can become detached from the human body.

It happens.

The door opens and instantly, Syaoron smiled; the warmth of his own body coming back. It was a nice feeling and more often than not, he missed it.

"Oh, morning Syaoron." Yuui smiled back as he popped he head through the door. "I was just about to see if you're awake or not." He then realized that Syaoron was sleeping shirtless again which made him blush. "Um…I made some breakfast. Pancakes sound okay?"

"Hmm? Oh yeah, sure." Syaoron nodded. "I'll be down in a sec." He pretended to yawn as he stretched; not noticing the blush on the blonde's face. "I just had a rough night and all."

"Uh y-yeah." Yuui quickly nodded as he turned his attention somewhere that wasn't Syaoron's chest. He thought he was past the horrifying rage of hormones years ago. "Don't worry. Once you have food, you'll be better." He then turned around. "So I'll see you in the kitchen then.

"Okay. See you in a sec." As the door closes, Syaoron's smile turned sad and nostalgic. He had his hands on his lap as he fiddled with his fingers. "Nothing really goes away. Something will linger…but it will never be like before. No matter….how much you want it to…." He had heard those words before. He just wished he didn't have to hear it from…someone else.

Later

After eating the last bit of pancake, Syaoron groaned as he leaned back on the chair. "Yuui, you really got to stop making such delicious food. I think I'm a couple pant sizes bigger then I was last week."

Yuui laughed as he picked up the plates. "Oh please, have you seen yourself? You never gained an inch." Putting them in the sink, he started to wash them. "Besides, you should consider yourself lucky. Not many people have a high metabolism like you do."

"I should say the same to you." Syaoron joked as he leaned on the table; watching the blonde doing his chore. "You've must have tasted plenty of dishes. And I bet you ate a lot of them too. Because that's what chefs do, right?"

"More or less." Yuui grinned over his shoulder. "But I've been pushing myself so hard that even when I feel stuffed, I don't gain any more than a couple pounds. Even then, I'd lose it before the week is done. It's a heredity condition, I swear." He laughed as he placed the dishes on the drying rack.

Syaoron laughed a bit in return; liking how free the blonde was. He was glad that Yuui was opening up more with him around. "Well, it'll remain a mystery." He agreed. He then checked his watch with a blink of his eyes. "So…since we have no errands to do, what are your plans again?"

"Oh, well I was thinking we can go catch a movie," Yuui got a towel and dried his hands. "Maybe grab some lunch and spend the rest of the day around the park. I hear that the leaves look quite wonderful when the sun's about to set."

To see that kind of smile on Yuui's face, how could Syaoron say no to that? "Sounds good. Do I need to dress up for the occasion?" He teased.

Rolling his eyes, Yuui used that towel to whack Syaoron on the head though that didn't do any damage whatsoever. "Don't get ahead of yourself. Just dress as you are….as long as you're not in your PJs."

"Aye, aye captain." Syaoron chuckled as he mock-saluted. "So when are we leaving?"

"In a couple hours. I'm due for a shower." Yuui replied as he was leaving the kitchen. "It'll be fun. Just the two of us, hanging out and having a good time. What's not to like?"

"You got me there." Syaoron dramatically sighed; earning a roll of the eyes from Yuui. "It'd be nice to get out of the house and not…pass out." He smiled sheepishly grinned.

"Yeah," Yuui nodded. "But I have to tell you, if that keeps happening, I want that number of your boss. It's a crime to have someone so young working too much." He stated in a serious tone. "There either has to be a balance or I'll do something about it." He promised.

Syaoron had to blink before chuckling. "Wow, who knew Yuui Fluorite had a hidden side." He then waved it off. "Don't worry about it. It's just until I get what I needed. That's all. It's hard to find a decent story to sell so I'm trying my best."

"Well," Yuui slowly nodded; not exactly buying it but if Syaoron said it was okay then he had to back off. "If you're sure." As his hand touched the side of the doorframe he had to pause. "Oh and speaking of things that need to stop…."

"Yeah?"

"Unless you have some pet that you're not telling me of, I would really like to know why food seems to keep disappearing around here."

You were amazing.

You weren't like the others.

I didn't think I could.

But I started being with you more.

And you put up with me.

It doesn't matter if didn't seem that way to you.

Either way, I was glad.

And I was happy.

For a brief moment in time, I was happy.

If only I saw the signs.

If only I knew before.

That even though I was happy.

For some reason.

You didn't feel the same.

The walk to the movie theater wasn't a long one. Well the closest one they can go to that is. Despite how small the city was, there were three theaters inside. One would be inside the mall and one was connected to a café and a play theater for Shakespeare and such. The two found out accidentally that they weren't much of movie goers but they do enjoy a flick now and again. That was some common ground at least.

"Nosferatu?" Yuui laughed as he was walking along with Syaoron. "That's impressive to say the least. I didn't think a person your age would appreciate a noir-like movie and an old one at that."

Shrugging, Syaoron let his slightly rusted keychain dangle as it was hooked around the loop of his jeans. "I just like watching those flicks. I have an appreciation for them. It's nice to just go back in time and view them as they are. But that movie stuck with me. It's means a lot."

"Oh?" Yuui turned to look at the other. "And why's that? Got a first love who watched this movie with you?" He teased.

Suddenly Syaoron's footsteps stopped.

Yuui noticed and turned around. He saw that the young man's head was down and he was clenching and unclenching his fists. He then walked back to the other; now worried. "Syaoron…?"

For a few seconds, nothing happened. It was like the blonde's words fell on deaf ears. It was like Syaoron was rooted to the ground and his eyes were nowhere up.

Now really concerned, Yuui went up to the other. "Syaoron…." He thought he heard other voices in the background but since there were other people walking in the city; he thought it was them. "Syaoron." When he got no response he frowned and placed his hands on the other's shoulders. "Syaoron!"

"Huh?" Syaoron jolted back to reality as he saw a pair of blue eyes looking at him with concern. He then blinked before smiling; if not a bit weakly. "S-Sorry about that." He chuckled. "I guess I'm not really awake yet." He rubbed his hands together with some unease; like a child worrying about getting busted.

Frowning, Yuui sighed as he dropped his shoulders. Again, he didn't buy Syaoron's excuse but he back off. Although a small part of him demanded answers, he stopped. Crossing his arms, he glanced straight at the young man. "Really, Syaoron. I'm seriously going to have to consider calling your boss about that." He then felt dejected. "Maybe we should just cancel our plans for today and just stay home—"

"No!" Syaoron suddenly shouted as he grabbed Yuui's hand. "No, it's fine. Really! I was just being a bit of a spaz; spacing out and stuff." He noticed that he grabbed onto the other's hand out of impulse and almost quickly let go of his hold as he coughed and rubbed his arm. "I…yeah…"

Yuui was a bit shock for a few reasons but none of them even matter to the fact that Syaoron for a mere moment grabbed his hand and held it. When he did, he felt a sort of spark going through him. He didn't know what it was but it was a bit too bold to ignore. However, he wasn't able to recognize it well as that hand pulled back from his and dropped to the side; as though limp.

He honestly had no idea what to say. The blonde can see that Syaoron was having a bit of a relapse of something but what triggered it? Was is because he teased him? Surely it can't be that. He can tease sure but he knew where to draw the line. But whatever happened; it was probably after he opened his big mouth.

Somehow he felt awful.

Hearing the other clearing his throat, Syaoron had to look at the blonde curiously.

"Look, Syaoron," Yuui sighed as he looked away. "I…I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or anything. If you don't want to tell me what's up then that's fine. You don't…you don't have to lie to me just for my own sake." He then shook his head. "Maybe that wasn't your intention either but I can only assume, right? And…I'm sorry for…making you zonk out like that. That was rude and insensitive of me."

For a minute neither of them said a word; just looking at each other. Some odd people walked passed them in both directions; only glancing at them for a second before going on their way.

Finally though, Syaoron grinned at the blonde as he went around and bopped him on the shoulder. "You really are something else, Yuui." He commented; a note of nostalgia in his voice. "But there's nothing to be sorry about. It's not like I warned you or anything. And besides; what's the point of being friends if we can't be comfortable with each other. Seems pretty rigid don't you think?"

Though he was confused on that first statement, Yuui couldn't help but grin back. Syaoron's delightful disposition was contagious to say the least. "Yes, I know." He was glad that the young man was more or less back to his normal self. He noticed for a second that Syaoron's eyes lit up at the mention of being friends. That made him smile wider then he thought he can ever smile.

That smile was hard to overlook as Syaoron looped an arm around Yuui's arm. "That's a good look on you."

"What is?"

"That smile." Syaoron pointed to his face. "You should do that more often. Makes you more welcoming and less like some polite busybody." He joked as he grinned toothily.

Blushing with a pout, Yuui bopped Syaoron on the head. "Well, I guess we know who's the comedian over here." He grumbled; making the young man laugh as the pair finally started walking again to the movie theater. With a soft smile, he looked at Syaoron. "So, is there a movie that you don't like?"

There was a pause. "Twilight."

"Oh? And why's that?"

"Oh you know," Syaoron shrugged with a huff. "Vampires at a new low and all. Plus, unless the myths and stories say otherwise; the creatures of the night don't sparkle."

A snort was all Yuui gave for his response.

I remember the days that you and I were one.

It seemed like only yesterday that it was reality and not some dream.

You would smile for me.

And I would smile back.

We were in our own little world.

Everything faded around us.

But we never cared.

You made me forget the bad.

Forget everything that was wrong with me.

And yet,

You also made me remember.

Remember the good and a little thing that we used to share.

Oh how I wish that it would have lasted till the rest of those days.

Just us and nothing more.

But I also wished that I could have stopped time.

So I would never have to face what I soon faced.

But then again,

Time stops for no one.

Not even for me.

Since I knew that more then anyone.

Somewhere else

A young man with a pair of dark blue eyes was looking into a mirror; taking in the expression he was wearing. It felt so familiar but also strange. It took time to get this far. He hoped that it wasn't hurting inside. He didn't mean to if it did. But to him it didn't feel any different. Then again, not a lot of people would do this sort of thing.

He hoped he'll manage for as long as it took.

"Oi."

He turned his head and frowned at the intruder in his doorway. "What do you want, you oaf?"

The expressionless face glanced at him up and down. "You said that you're going shopping and you needed help with the groceries." He stated with an edge of monotone. "Since in exchange you promised me some dinner later for it."

There was a bit of confusion in those eyes before he shook his head and huffed at the stoic teen. "Groceries, right." He nodded. "That's right so if you want some dinner from the great Watanuki then you better work hard at holding those bags!" He crossed his arms at Doumeki with a grin.

Unsurprisingly, Doumeki just nodded. "Just tell me when you're ready and we'll be off." There was a crack of a smile when he heard Watanuki just shouting at him for being an idiot as he left the room.

With a bit of a growl in his throat, Watanuki sighed before going back to the mirror. "He's the same, no matter where you go." He felt a tightening in his chest. "Yeah, sorry about that. I didn't mean to bring up some harsh memories." He then laughed. "You're right. I'll be careful from now on. Will it be okay to stay like this?" He then nodded. "Okay. Then we're good."

"Oi! Are you done yet?"

"I'll be done when I say I'm done, you big jerk!" Watanuki shouted. Muttering to himself, he took one more glance at the mirror. "Guess I'm out of time…again. We'll talk later." As he blinked; in his reflection was a pair of mix-matched eyes that came with a very soft but hopeful smile.

"Don't overexert yourself, okay?"

Hours later

After the movie, the pair then ordered some food to go and went straight to the park to watch the sunset. They didn't have a blanket so they just sat on the softest patch of grass they can find since neither of them wanted to get dirty any time soon.

Biting into his sandwich, Yuui sighed. "The movie wasn't even worth the admission; was it?" He then took a sip of soda.

"I think the theater should pay us for having to watch that." Syaoron muttered with a frown as he chewed on some fries. "I mean seriously; who thought that a romance between the undead and humans would work?"

"Well on some angles it sounded like a good idea." Yuui then considered as he took off a tomato and popped it into his mouth before chewing. "Though to be honest, if I were to make a movie, I need to think my idea through before just going with it just because it sounds original."

"Creativity in the movie industries is really depleted nowadays, huh?" Syaoron snickered as he finished off his fries.

"More or less." Yuui smiled.

Laughing, Syaoron was soon done with his meal and opted to lay on his back; watching the clouds go by.

Still eating, the blonde let the tranquility of the park sink in. Children playing in the playground, old couples sitting on benches; feeding the birds and the occasional runner passing by. Horitsuba area wasn't very populated as Tokyo or Osaka but it was far from some town in his opinion. It was at least had more people then where he was born and mainly he was fine with that.

"So Yuui," Syaoron spoke up; a bit bored from the quiet. "You say that you're a cooking teacher from that academy not too far from here, right?"

Turning his attention to his roommate, Yuui nodded. "Yes, I am. Though I had to say, I'm still getting used to the school life of being one."

"Really?" Syaoron sat up. "Why's that?"

"Well you already know that I didn't live here long ago." Yuui shifted so he was facing the young man. "In fact it's more or less some odd months. Though to be honest, if it wasn't for one person, I probably wouldn't even bother coming." He chuckled. Looking back on it now, it was obvious though he would have come either way. The opportunity was just too great for him not to go.

That got Syaoron's interest as well as attention as he sat. 'So, if it wasn't for someone, he wouldn't have come and then I wouldn't be able to…' Frowning for a mere moment, he then smiled. "Huh. That's curious. Who was it that made you decide to come here?" He couldn't help but ask.

For a second, Yuui's eyes held a sort of sadness that Syaoron didn't like to see. It reminded the young man of himself. But it went away as a slightly empty smile replaced it. "Well you see it's—"

"Hey~! Yuui~!" A similar yet more cheery voice called out. "Yuui~! Is that you~?"

Syaoron can see Yuui flinch before chuckling nervously. He raised an eyebrow at the reaction. "Who's calling you? A friend of yours?"

"No," Yuui sighed as he dusted the crumbs off his lap. "Someone much worse."

The young man was about to press on the issue further when he saw someone running towards the pair. He had to do a double-take at the person. Certainly he should have seen this coming but he never thought in a million years that Yuui….Yuui had an identical twin brother.

It was then that he owed someone an apology.

"Hey brother," Yuui deadpanned as he saw his twin close to them. "How are you?"

Pouting, Fai bent forward and gave Yuui a kiss on the cheek. "Hmm~ Sounds like someone's not very happy to see me. And I made the effort to come and greet you." He then kneeled down next to Yuui with a grin.

Rolling his eyes, Yuui gave a kiss on the cheek back as he patted his brother's shoulder. "You know I would never be sour around you. Then again, I'm not a certain gym teacher, now am I?" He joked; earning a laugh from his brother. "So, what brings you by?"

"Oh I was just in the neighborhood," Fai waved it off. "I was looking for some new coats to buy and find something to cook for Kuro-sama tonight. He's a bit picky with his food." He then huffed.

"He's not being picky, brother." Yuui grinned. "He just doesn't appreciate you sneaking sugar into his meals every time you cook for him."

"But Yuui~!" Fai whined. "I do so out of love."

"Well your love is giving him diabetes so how about we ease off of that and actually cook a decent meal for him?" Yuui laughed as he got a bop on the head.

"Meanies! I'm surrounded by them!" Fai practically yelled that out as Yuui continued to laugh.

Syaoron watched the whole ordeal with a thoughtful look; unsure what to make of this. He knew some things and others he had to find out either on his own or through someone else. But even he wasn't prepared for it when it comes to light. Then again; besides idle chatter; they don't really talk all that much, do they?

Coming down from his little fit, Fai finally noticed that there was a third person in their little group. "Oh~" He then mischievously grinned. "Was I interrupting something before~?"

"…Huh?" Yuui calmed down from his laughter to wonder what the hell Fai was talking about. Moving his head, he brightly blushed; finally realizing that the two weren't alone. "Uh…" He gulped before he caught on to what his brother had said. "H-Hey! It's not what it looks like! We're just eating lunch outside!"

"Ah-huh." Fai nodded; unconvinced as he lend a hand out to the young man. "Pardon the late greeting but hello there." He smiled. "Name's Fai D. Fluorite; Yuui's older twin brother." He ignored the scoff that came from said person. "And what's your name?"

Blinking at the hand, Syaoron then smiled as he took it and the two did a handshake. "Nice to meet you Fai." He bowed his head slightly. "My name's Syaoron Li." Pulling away, he chuckled. "So are you a teacher in this Horitsuba academy like Yuui?"

"Yep~!" Fai pointed to a finger at himself. "I'm the school's chemistry teacher. I teach my students the periodic table and give them lab assignments on a regular basis."

"Plus the occasional if not already on regular basis chemical accidents and spontaneous fires that seem to trash said lab from time to time." Yuui continued as he whispered to Syaoron with a disapproving frown. "And let's not forget the rare but amazing explosion that happened within the school because someone was too impatient to let the fireworks out from the fields." That got a whack on the head from the chemistry teacher.

"Geez Yuui you're still on that?" Fai huffed. "That was just the one time."

"One time? Try three. All at once. On the same day as those physical exams." Yuui glared at Fai. "As if those poor students need a good reason to be scared of needles and that object that you hit on their knee to check their reflexes."

Fai though waved it off as he chuckled. "Calm down, everyone was fine."

"No, they were not."

"Well no one died."

"That's beside the point."

"And what was the point?"

"That you're immature as you are reckless!"

"I know you are but what am I?"

"Really, brother? You're going playing that game now?"

"I know you are but what am I?"

"That doesn't even make sense!"

"I know you are but what am I?

"Brother!"

The two stopped as they saw Syaoron started to hold his sides; laughing so loud and hard that there were tears in his eyes. He soon fell on the ground and continued laughing; his body starting to hurt at over how ridiculous and funny those two were but preferably at Yuui who always seem to be the brunt end of the croissant. He even had a smile on his face; a huge one that displayed how happy he really was.

Yuui lowered his hand that he curled up into a fist to hit his brother and just smiled at the young man; happy to see him free and loose. He felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see his brother smiling softly at him.

"Looks like he's a keeper. It's good to have someone like that by your side." Before Yuui can ask what Fai meant by that, Fai slowly stood up and patted the top of Yuui's head. "Well, I best get going. Kuro-sama would want to know where I disappeared to." He then waved at his brother. "I'll call you later, okay? See ya~!"

"See ya…" Yuui waved back with a smile on his as he went back to seeing Syaoron starting to calm down.

Lowering to snickering, Syaoron sat up again as he wiped the tears from his eyes. "Oh man, I can't believe….is this what you and Fai are with each other?" He noticed that the blonde twin had already left but he didn't mind. As long as Yuui was still here then he's okay with it.

"Yeah." The blonde chuckled as he reached over and helped the young man with the tears. "Hold on, you still have some left." He then managed to get a few drops on his finger before pulling back. "There we go."

"…." Syaoron stared at the gesture Yuui did with a faint blush. The blonde was just smiling at him; his finger holding his tears. Then a flash of white came into his vision. White, then blue then a smile.

Until black was the last thing he saw before he was brought back to reality.

With a dry chuckle, Syaoron stood up and yawned. "Thanks for that." He looked up and gasped a bit. "Hey Yuui, look!"

"Hmm?" Yuui followed suit and a laugh came out of him. "Oh my word, what a lovely sunset." He closed his eyes as he starched his arms out wide. "Mmm….no matter where you are, the sun's rays are always warm…"

The young man watched the blonde with mixed emotions. While he was happy that they got to spend the day together; there was always that dark thought lingering in the back of his mind. Reminding of what was and what should have been…and what will never be. His lips twitched upwards as he moved close to Yuui. Not touching him but being close; as that is all he can do.

"Yeah, it is." Warm sunset; cold body.

"Che, why do I have be the blondie's bodyguard?" A blue toy dog growled as he bit into a pastry while sitting next to a large cup of coffee. "If it wasn't for the brat, I wouldn't be stuck in this damn house; watching everyone here."

There was various squeaks and giggles that echoed around the house; making the toy dog's eyebrow twitch. "Ugh, there's always some yahoos and dummies around here." This isn't what the king of spirits should be doing right now. It was embarrassing already being in this form but it was either this or go back and play servant to him for a lengthy amount of time.

Standing up, he took a sip of coffee before sitting down. He wondered what was going through that brat's mind when he gave him to that Yuui guy. Sure the kid's not an idiot but he can be predictable and it irritated him to no end. Suffering can still lead to suffering and the brat knew that more than anything.

"The kid shouldn't look back." Ioryogi sighed. "It's only going to hurt him more in the process." He was rather fond of the kid ever since he was forced to stay here. But it almost pained him to see the kid like this. "Nothing can be the same. Everything fades in time. But like always, there's a second chance. But it always comes down by choice. No one else can do it but the person himself."

He looked down and saw the pair returning from the day's activities. The toy dog felt himself sulking. So much for the rest of the day. Finishing his coffee, Ioryogi jumped down from the window sill and grabbed the cup. Looking around the room, he frowned. "Try not to make the same mistake as last time, brat. Everything will be in place soon before it all falls apart. Just hope you're ready for it."

Behind the toy dog was a shadow; unlike any shadow. It was big and thick with white blurring eyes along with a silhouette of sharp teeth and ridges going down the spine. It was hunched over before it faded away; leaving only a small normal shadow behind.

Just like everything else it faded from the walls; leaving no trace for the naked eye to see.

"Syaoron…"

"Yeah?"

"We're the only ones that live here, right?"

"Well, yeah. We are."

"Good, then explain me this. Why the hell is there a half-eaten pastry on my window sill?"

TBC

Adding as much comedy as I can so the hard stuff doesn't crush you guys.