I really have no clue how this started, but before I could escape Kouha's clutches I was forced into Kouha's room, stripped down to my underwear, and forced into a dress- but not before Kouha suffocated me with a corset.

Aladdin snickered as Morgina and Hakuryuu looks at each other all lovey dovey; and Kougyoku watched silently.

Damn.

"Alibaba-sempai are you alright!?" Hakuryuu asked frantically, taking notice of my lack of breathing.

"Fine." I forced out with a smile.

"Alibaba looks so cute." Kouha cheered tiwling me around. This action has grown tiresome after the seventeenth time, but I decided to indulge him a little longer.

"What's going on?" Kouen stepped through the door, Koumei behind him as the both stood there with surprised expressions. With a sigh Kouen pulled me into his room and tossed me into his bed. "I'm stealing back Alibaba." He announced.

Going through his AI system he gave me some clothes to change into. "Here."

Kougyoku's P.O.V

After brother took Alibaba into his room I noticed Aladdin and Morgiana sudden

ly turn to each other, wide grins breaking on their lips; Kouha skipping over to us on the couch and sitting with his legs crossed before us. "So do you think Dinner would work?"

Oh.

Koumei raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "For what would this Dinner be for?"

"A date for Alibaba and En-nii." Kouha sang. "We should have something more romantic."

If it wasn't painted in neon spray and displayed on a large billboard the two would take much notice too their efforts- honestly they should be acting more like a couple!

Well it might be because they're different, where Kouen only does what interest him Alibaba tries his hardest no matter what- and brother can honestly be so stubborn sometimes that Alibaba gets frustrated when he won't meet his deadlines, or sign some papers.

I sighed. "Maybe a vacation would be good for them." I suggested.

"Knowing Alibaba he won't do anything to trouble Kouen-san unless its work related, so he probably won't agree to go on a date." Morgiana agreed.

"Why is Alibaba-sempai like that?" Hakuryuu wondered.

Aladdin answered, "Alibaba wasn't always like that."

"Really?". Kouha bounced in enthusiasm.

"Yeah! Alibaba used to get in fights all the time! And he had all these piercings, and wore a lot of leather!" Aladdin laughed.

Fighting? Piercings? Leather!? My fave flushed at the realization.

Alibaba was a bad boy!?

"He was cool," his expression became solemn as Morgiana added; "he looked sad."

"Why?" I asked, when Koumei interjected; "don't be nosy. I'm sure if Alibaba wanted us to know he would tell us."

My pigeon loving brother was void of all emotions that required effort or some form of work that he didn't know how to express curiosity apparently.

How frustrating, wasn't anybody curious about our friend? Friends tell each other things right?

"Kougyoku?" Morgiana clapped her hands together bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Sorry!" I exclaimed. "I think we should talk to Alibaba, and Nii-san about it!"

"Talk about what?" Kouen stepped out of his door when Kouha introduced me to a familiar expression that said 'you're idea, you do it'.

Luckily I was reminded how much I love Hakuryuu fpor being a gentleman when he did so for me. "We were curious if you wanted to hear some of our idea's for a date with you and Alibaba."

"A date." He repeated with a few quick blinks; he was silent for a long moment gazing out the window. "I never thought about it."

Brother! How could you not! Given a sudden sprout of courage I furiously bluted out. "You two should go out to dinner tomorrow!"

Big brother remained quiet as he stood in frlknt of us. "Why?"

Brother!

Sobbing internally I waved my hands frantically. "Because you guys are dating you're supposed do couple-ly things like go out to dinner occasionally hold hands and-" I ranted beginning to list off all the things I read in my romance books.

"And have sex." Brother added with a smirk.

"And have- whaaaaaaaattttttt!?" My entire face burned red."Brother please don't say such vulgar things!" I looked towards Koumei for help, but it looks like he fell asleep in the kitchen again when I looked towards Hakuryuu- crying out in embarrassment as he stared at Morgiana affectionately.

"Kouen." Alibaba poked his head tiredly out brother's door. "Stop teasing your sister."

I sniffles wiping at my eyes with my long sleeves.

"Hey old hag." Judal waved from the doorway, swinging the keys that Alibaba had given him in case on of us suddenly locked ourselves in or out of the house.

"I'm not old." I cried.

"Anyways, I was looking for you Alibaba." The man with the longlong black braid smirked.

"What do you need Judal?" Alibaba yawned.

"The plans for Hakyuryuu's birthday." Judal studied him, and with a devious grin he wriggled his arm around Alibaba's shoulder, leaning close to his ear. "Do you mind if I borrow your boyfriend Kouen? I promise not to bite." He taunted, earning a sinister stare from brother.

"Stop trying to provoke him, he gives you your checks after all." Alibaba reasoned as he rubbed at his eyes. "And I'm not done." With that last comment he separated himself from Judal.

Way to go Alibaba!

Turning away from the two who decided it would be safest to lounge at the table in the kitchen when Kouen could only glare at Judal from the other side of the counter, blocked by Kouemi and could be easily scolded if he attempted to harm Judal by Alibaba- Hakuei decoded to leave the balcony and provide comforting company.

"Lively, isn't it." She was really pretty, and she always spoke so elegantly.

"Yes." Was all I could stutter.

"Later Ali-kun." Judar waved, rising from his seat, but on his way to the door he stopped in front of me- passing me a slip of paper he said; "Don't be slow, granny." He left leaving me staring at a paper that read, be ready at six, wear something nice and I'll take you someplace nice.

Huh?

Secluding myself in my room I slammed the door shut jumped on my bed and sought the wisdom of Sarah.

Pink Feathered Crusader: Omg I am so confused what does this mean!? Judal gave it to me...

taking a quick photo I waited for her reply.

Lesbi-honest: OMFG IT'S A DATE!

A date? Like in the books!? With two people? Oh my gosh a date!

Pink Feathered Crusader: What do I do!?

Lesbi-honest: Don't panic! I'll be over there to save the day in a few!

As promised the frantic onslaught of the doorbell I dashed out of my room, struggled to undo the lock and jump into Sarah's arm with a a wail as I cried her name. "Please help me."

"That's why I'm here to save the day." She laughed, her afro bobbing with each chuckle and puffing out her chest proudly.

"I'm almost terrified to see what you have in mind." Alibaba shuddered from where he sat on the couch next to big brother as Kouen-ni hugged him.

A smirk spread on her face as she regarded the two peculiarly. "Alibaba lost his V-card, Alibaba lost his V-card," she sang as Alibaba's cheeks turned such a shade of red that an artist would be overwhelmed by such color.

"Shut up, shut up! "

"You told her?" Kouen raised an eyebrow, but had a neutral expression.

"It was pretty easy to tell with that limp." Sarah teased.

"Oh."

Spinning on her heel she pulled me into my room, and rested her hands on my shoulders soon after she had closed the door. "Give me all the details."

My savior.

I fiddled with the hem of the loose dress that was so light it floated around my thighs whenever I moved, flats firmly planted into the ground and having the impression that I would be sweating if my hands weren't trembling so.

"Glad to see you're awake, come on I know a place perfect for the elderly." Judal teased as Alibaba hugged Kouen to prevent Big brother from impaling the raven haired man with a pointed sword that was usually kept on display in Big Brother's study.

"I'm not old." I snapped, following him out the door. How was this a date! People were supposed to say nice things to each other and hold hands! My cheeks burned at the idea. "You look nice." I offered hoping that I could get a response.

He only smirked. "I thought so too." He pulled a little on his blazer.

So much for chivalry, is what I thought after recalling what Alibaba said; that deep down- way down in a trench- Judal was a gentleman. I guess giving the benefit of the doubt extended outside our family and friends as well. "Don't I look nice?"

He stopped causing me to bump into his shoulder as he studied me with a peculiar stare. Clearing his throat, he answered; "To be honest I'd thought you'd wear old lady clothes, or something." Turning away he muttered so low I almost couldn't hear it. "You look decent."

Wow. Progress.

I was guided to the tallest bridge in the city, that bened just bellow the swollen belly of the moon and reflected the lights from the buildings, and a few thousand miles bellow was dark water shrouded by a thick mist. "Wow." I gasped looking out to the city- then to the oceon which it's distant surface faintly glimmered in the reflection of the moon and artificial light.

The faded light in the sky smiled down at us, and Judal began to speak. "Since this city wasn't shit- this would be one of the less shity places to take you too than some aristocratic restaurant. Did you know that Alibaba once fell off this bridge."

"No way! He would be dead!" I exclaimed.

Judal laughed. "No he only fell a few meters before he was caught. We were enrolled in the same high school." He explained. "Kid was mute for a while or that's what we thought, till the midget came around. Got into fights almost everyday too."

"So Alibaba really was a bad boy!? Did he do bad things to girls too?"

Judal shook his head. "He always rejected confessions. Even Morgiana'."

"Miss Morgiana liked Alibaba!?"

"Every gril did." He snorted. "He was nice, just had problems- even I liked him." He admitted. "I was a dork- and he got me out of a situation, but when I told him how I felt ya know what that idiot said?" Poor Judal. No wonder he was so mean. He looked so vulnerable too. "Sorry, I can only say 'I love you' to the person I love with all my heart." He turned to me, pointing a finger at me as he yelled. "So clean the wax out of your ears old hag and listen up!"

"Stop calling me old!" I shrieked, shaking my fist at him.

He smirked, tilted his head with a short and said; "I love you. Kougyoku Ren."

Thump, Thump.

Huh? What was that noise? I glanced down at my chest wondering why my stomach was turning itself into a blender. "Huh?" What do I say? How do I feel? Do I love him?

Folding his arms over his chest he scowled. "Whatever, how lame." He mumbled the last part, beginning to walk. Leading me down to the lower levels he lead me to a retro building that had welcoming neon signs with the antique buildings.

"Hiya darling, who's your sweetheart?" A pretty waitress with a thick accent greeted Judal.

"Ren's little sister." Judal grunted studying the empty diner.

"Oh, well it's fancy meeting you sweetie, sit yourself down and I'll take your order in a minuet. Would ya'll like something to drink?"

"Water is fine." I shyly answered.

"Coke." Judal, slid into a booth, stretching himself out on the red leather. Stiffly, I sat across from him.

The lady came back with a plate of strange thin rectangular bits of something pale and yellowish, coated heavily in cheese. "Umm what's that?" I blurted out shamefully earning a bewildered look from Judal.

"Keep up with the times old lady, you're starting to make me feel like an nursery droid for the elderly." He groan.

Then I learned that I very much liked what Judal called 'French fries'.

"Hurry up? Do you need a wheelchair?"

One more old comment and I'm going to-

"We're here." He stopped in front of the door to our condo, "Try not to feed any pigons tomorrow." He called with a wave.

"Why you!" I started to grumble. What kind of date is he, he should treat a trip with respect! I'll show him next time...next time? My hand hovered over the doorknob: what was I thinking- this was only because he was bored. He probably had a line of other girls waiting for him. My shoulders sank. Probably because I was convenient; but why is it so hard to breathe?

"Old hag!"

"Why are you still here!?" I barlked, stomping my foot down. I was going to tell him off! He'll rue the day he messed with the virtue of Kougyoku Ren!

"I forgot something." Grasping my wrist with his left hand he lifted my chin gently with his pointer finger, pulling me close and his soft lips crashed onto mine occasionally biting at my bottom lip and ignoring my muffled sounds of confusion.

"You're five minuets late." Came a low murderous growl that caused the raging fore in my cheeks molt into lava- pushing myself away from Judal and warily watching Big brother scowl in the doorway, sword in hand as his hair stuck up wildly and his shirt was wrinkled, also some buttons were in the wrong place.

Alibaba stood behind him, looking far more presentable. "Oh, Kougyoku, Judal I see you finnaly confessed."

I went livid. "You knew!?" I roared, not expecting Big Brother to join in with me.

"Yes." Alibaba answered cheerfully, oblivious to our rage. Sensing something was wrong, he frowned. "Is something wrong?"

"And you didn't tell me!" I exclaimed, exasperated, frantically swinging my hands around.

"You didn't ask." He tilted his head, puzzled.

With a sinister expression Kouen turned to Judal and smiled. "Welcome to the family."

Hakuei chimed in, "that means, prepare to suffer a thousand horrible deaths and get acquainted with my sword up your ass."

I would never admit that I was impressed when Judal nonchalantly started twirling a loose strand oh his braid between his fingers.

"Kouen, that's illegal." Alibaba chided, rolling his eyes when brother gave him a look. "I don't care if you're a prince- uphold your damn image."

The predatory grin that Alibaba earned was quickly translated; "that means: I'm curious what the image of you spread-"

"Hakuei! Please stop!"

Poor Alibaba.

"Alibaba what do you think of Big Brother?" I asked as we sat in the garden making flower crowns.

He sighed. "He's an idiot, but he's pretty genius for an idiot."

"I ment romantically." I sighed louder, shaking my head at the dunce.

"Oh...well." His cheeks flushed a deep shade of red. "What can I say? I love him. Sure it can be pretty bad at times, but that's what lovers go through right." Suddenly an expert at accessing others anxieties he added: "if you're worried about you and Judal, don't. I'm sure you two will work it out. He assured.

"Thank you Alibaba..." My voice trailed off looking out the large greenhouse window. "It's snowing I gasped."

Like a toddler racing after his new toy Alibaba bolted towards the window, gazing out the glass as he exclaimed. "Wow! Real snow!" Without a word he bounded out the room, leaving me dumb folded.

"Why did the idiot run out like his pant were on fire?" Judal groaned as he walked over to me, kissing me on the cheek with a faint blush. "Hey, old hag."

I let out a little breath allowing him to rest his chin on my head. "Judal-chan."

(Alibaba p.o.v)

I practically skipped to Kouen office as he fittled with the blueprints for some project when he raised an eyebrow questioningly at myu goofy grin. "Look!" I pointed, knowing he probably hadn't looked up from his computer since how ever ungodly time he started.

"Its snowing." He said.

"Snow!" I laughed, jumping into his arms.

A smirk slowly spread itself onto his lips. "It should snow more."

I nuzzled his exposed neck with my nose, breathing in his scent joyously. "But then it wouldn't be as special." I muttered, nibbling a little on his skin.

Abruptly, he took a step back and acted as a typhoon tearing through his desk frantically- twirling a pencil with his fingers he opened a book to a blank page, striding over to his door he promptly locked it with a long complex code and returned to me after closing the shutters. "Undress. Now." Came his strained order.

"Kouen?" I blushed at the sudden outburst.

He began to tug at my shirt collar. "Get. Naked. Now."

Curious on where he was going with this, I shed my shirt, hesitating at my pants. Eventually he sat me up on his desk and told me to stay still as he brought the led down onto the paper.

Eventually I was the first to break the silence. "You never told me you could draw."

An uninterested grunt reached my ears. This was odd. I shifted awkwardly against the cold wood against my bare skin. "Don't move."

My brow twitched in irritation. Why you...! Damn pervert!

Finally, he allowed me to dress myself when a loud know echoes off the aquatex glass, causing him to jump and drop the book. Leaning down to pick it up, I glanced at the sketch of me sleeping as Kouen unlocked the door.

I flipped through the pages, noticing they were all of me.

"Brother, Kouha is trying to leave early." Koumei explained.

"Don't let him."

"What do you suppose I do-"

My chjeeks enflamed as I hurled the book at the back of Kouen's head upon seeing a rather embarrassing drawing of me makes while I was sleeping. "Don't draw me naked without my permission you pervert!" I roared.

And then the benevolent gods decided in good humor that the book would fall open at rather vulgar image that had been drawn purly from Kouen's terrifying imagination, and land innocently at Koumei's feet as the man's scarred cheeks exploded into a rainbow of red and he struggled with speech.

Kouen pulled up a sleeve, reaching for Koumei's eyes with a growl that sounded something like; "No one else is allowed to see."

Oh dear. I just signed poor Koumei's death certificate, didn't I?