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RITSUKA POV

I woke up and found myself staring at the ceiling. Wait a second what happened to the park? Oh! I fell asleep! Shoot! I bolted up. I was in Soubi's apartment. Not only was I in Soubi's apartment, I was in Soubi's bed! I looked to my left where Soubi lay sleeping. I could feel the blush rising up on my face. More importantly though, what happened with the Professor? Did we get what we needed? I looked at the time. It was 9am. Soubi must be really tired. He never sleeps in. Maybe I could make breakfast for us. With that I carefully got out of bed and headed into the kitchen.

Though, when I got there I saw a big black duffle bag on the table. Is this it? I wondered as I walked pass it to the fridge. I grabbed four eggs and some bread. I think I'll make some scrambled eggs and toast. I hope he likes it. Putting the supplies on the table, I grabbed a pan and the toaster and set to work. Jeez I'm acting like such a girl. "I hope he likes it?" Once again I blushed. And what's with all this blushing lately?! As I fussed over the food and my thoughts I missed the fact that someone had come up behind me. Too late I felt two arms encircle my waist and pull me into a hug.

"Ah! Soubi! H-hang on a minute!"

"I am hanging on. I'm hanging on to you."

"S-soubi…that's not what I meant and you know it!"

He chuckled turning me around and started kissing me. I have no idea how long we stood there doing that but by the time we were done the smell of smoke was in the air and the eggs were burnt. "Ah! The eggs are burning!" I quickly ran over to the pan, taking it off the stove and turning the stove off. I put the eggs on a plate and glared at if it were the eggs fault that they burned. But really I was glaring at the eggs because I knew I was still blushing. I really didn't want him to see me blush and then tease me about it.

I guess the good thing was that the toast was ok. And that he kissed me. I thought silently to myself. "It's alright Ritsuka, I'll eat the eggs." He said with a smile as I turned back to him. "Soubi, you don't have to eat them on my account. I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to waste them." I apologized looking down. After a moment of silence I felt those arms encircle me once again, except this time it was more of a gentle and comforting hug.

"You don't have to be sorry for anything Ritsuka." Soubi said softly into my hair, right between my cat ears.

He's still probably worried about me. Do I really deserve this much attention? This much love? It was something I was still not used to. This love I could only get from Soubi. So I hugged him back. And for the first time in what seemed like a long time, I buried my face in his shirt and cried.

SOUBI POV

After some time I started to feel something wet on my chest. When I looked down I saw Ritsuka crying. This worried me. "Ritsuka, what's the matter? Are you alright? Tell me what's wrong! Are you still in pain?!" I said in a panic. I didn't know what was wrong. Was it something I did? I thought worriedly kneeling down in front of him. "N-no I'm fine Soubi, nothing is wrong. I-I am just so happy is all." He replied. And I realized this when he looked up me and smiled, that he was indeed happy. I sighed inwardly of relief. I'm so glad he is alright. I smiled back at him because more than anything I wanted Ritsuka to be happy and to be loved. Even if it was part of Siemei's orders, these are orders I didn't need. I would have done it anyway. I would go against everything I was trained to be for Ritsuka. If it meant that he would be happy. I had known this part of me for a while now and at first I was shocked, that I would do something or even think something like that. But I knew as I watched Ritsuka try to make the eggs we burnt somewhat edible, that this was the true way I felt.

RITSUKA POV

After finishing the burnt breakfast that was surprisingly not too bad, we headed over to the table with the duffle bag on it. Soubi and I sat at opposing sides of the table, staring at the bag. "So I'm assuming this is it?"I questioned, not taking my eyes off the bag. Like it might just get up and walk out the door, my only chance. That is without getting my only family sent to jail. "Yes" he replied looking serious. "Can I…can I take a look?" I knew what was inside but I was still curious. Soubi nodded and with that I unzipped it and took a peek. Wow, Professor Nagisa is good. I thought impressed looking it over.

Today is the day. We were going to do it. Though I had my doubts I really didn't know what else to do. I knew this whole thing was very selfish of me. I should have done what any normal person would have done and just called the cops on my mom or the looney bin. But I couldn't. It felt…wrong. I knew how crazy that sounded, but she was still my mother, still my family. I just hope she reacts ok to this.

I had already talked to both of my best friends, Yuiko and Yayoi. They had agreed to keep it a secret. Also after the whole thing was settled I would start to be home schooled. All of this thanks to Soubi, who I would be living with for now on. With everything set up and ready all we had to do was place the fake me in my room and make it look like I had bled to death. Then hoping my mother would be her usual delirious self when she found the body, either 1) Tell the police officers I had committed suicide 2) Hide the body and tell the school I had transferred (possibly to another country) 3) Turn herself in out of guilt. I would let her choose her own fate, if she wanted to hide what she had done then I would let her hide, if she wanted to turn herself in then I would let her do so. It was her choice and I was going let it be up to her. There were probably a thousand other possibilities as to how she could react but at least I would be out of the picture. I am sure that would at least make her happy.

And with that, we grabbed our things and headed out. Soubi with the black duffle bag and me carrying some extra supplies. It would be about a half hour walk, not only that but I was nervous. Very nervous. This was going to be a long walk.

Authors Note: I am so sorry it took me so long to update! I got really busy with work and life etc. Anyway thank you so much for reading, reviewing, following, and favoriting my story! It means the world to me!:) So hope you liked it, R&R, and give me feedback if you can spare a moment or two.J(Sorry its such a short chapter)