When Jurina woke up the next morning, she first noticed that the source of her warmth was no longer there. The second thing she noticed was that it was still dark out. She looked at the ihome next to the bed and saw that it was only 4:30 in the morning. She got up and once her foot touched the ground, waves of coldness swept through her body. She looked around for a bath robe or something but found none so she took his jacket which was hanging on one of the hooks. She stepped outside the room and looked around. She noticed that the kitchen lights were on and there was a slight clinking coming from there. She tip-toed down to the 1st floor and peeked into the kitchen. She saw Ren standing over the sink with a glass of water in hand looking through a book. It seemed like a photo book of some sort.

"Ren-senpai…?"

Her voice startled Ren as he quickly closed the book and stood up. He looked at her surprised then at the clock.

"Jurina-san… why are you up so early? You should sleep a little more."

"Well same goes for you Ren-senpai. How long were you up?

"Not that long. Maybe since around four?"

"Come back to bed with me…? It's cold."

"Oh I'm a heater now? Is that it?"

Even as he said that, he allowed her to lead him back to the bedroom and lay down with her. She snuggled up to him and he hugged her. As he watched her fall asleep again, he began to feel sad. He liked her… and he wants to tell her the truth… but that would risk their friendship and her life. He hugged her closer and buried his face in her hair.

"Jurina-san… I want to tell you… so bad… but I don't want to hurt you nor endanger you… so I'm sorry."

He too fell into a restless sleep, still debating whether or not to tell her the truth about him… or her. Kosuke and Anna woke up before Ren and Jurina did after their second round of sleep. As Kosuke was making them breakfast and Anna sat at the table, she noticed a book sitting opposite. She was about to pick It up when Kosuke reached it first.

"Ne Kosuke-kun! Let me see it!"

"No."

"Why not?"

He looked nervous all of a sudden. Biting his lips and not looking at her. There seemed to be a war raging within him as he thought about what he should do… what he should say.

"It's… private. Sorry Anna-chan… maybe next time."

"Hmph…"

He smiled softly at her as she pouted and walked up to her and hugged her from behind. Her pout disappeared and she leaned back into the touch. She could smell his scent… the smell of the ocean.

"I think… I'm falling for Kosuke-kun…"

He smiled and tickled her neck before resuming his cooking. She sat there and watched him work. Yesterday night, she took Jurina back to her house to talk to her about what they found odd about the boys. As they talked, they noticed they both noticed the same things out of two different boys.

"It seems they both act feminine… like they're not like those regular boys at school."

"Yea… and Ren-senpai has some girly perks about him. Or it could just be my imagination."

"Hm… I wonder what is up with those two… we should ask them… shouldn't we?"

"Yea… we should… how about tomorrow night?"

"Yea let's do that."

She smiled at Kosuke's back. She thought about what she would do if she found out whatever it was they were hiding. One thing she was sure of though. She would stay his friend. As she sat there, she heard footsteps pad down the stairs and when she looked up, she found Jurina and Ren standing there greeting them with a smile.

"Morning Anna-san… Kosuke."

"Morning guys!"

"Morning Onii-chan! Morning Jurina-chan!"

"Morning Ren-senpai, Jurina-chan."

Shortly after their arrival, Kosuke's cooking was finished and everyone sat down to eat. As they ate, Anna noticed how Kosuke's and Ren's table manners were prim and proper as opposed how usual boys would scarf down their food… or she was just being paranoid. Once done and dishes washed, Anna grabbed Kosuke by the hand and asked him to go shopping with her. He opposed. Opting to go to the arcade but after some convincing and puppy dog eyes, he relented and followed her out the door. For the whole time, Jurina and Ren watched them with an amused smile. After the two left, Ren and Jurina sat around watching TV for a while before Ren got up and offered his hand to Jurina.

"Since they went out… how about we go out for a picnic? I know a very beautiful and calming place… not much people either."

She gladly accepted and took his hand. They walked to the store and bought some snacks. Then they took the bus to a part of the semi country and semi city parts. He then led her past some trees and after about a five minute walk, they reached a clearing. The sight took Jurina's breathe away. It was a meadow like are with bright green grass and wild flowers growing everywhere. In front of them was a crystal clear lake that shone in the sun. The trees made something like a half circle surrounding this clearing as if to protect the people resting there from prying eyes.

"Do you like it Jurina-san? It's a place I found as a kid…"

"I… I just… its gorgeous Ren-senpai!"

Ren smiled at her and led her to sit in the middle of the clearing. He sat down next to her and she leaned against him. They sat there, neither of them knowing how long it was since they were there nor did they really care. They knew that once they were in the presence of each other, the world around them doesn't matter. As they sat in silence, Jurina summer up the courage to tell Ren how she felt. She was sure that if she was to be rejected, nothing between them would change… she just had a feeling.

"Ne… Ren-senpai... I… I want to tell you something."

"What is it? You can tell me anything you know."

Jurina moved off of his shoulder and stood up in front of him. By this time, the full moon was high in the sky and from Ren's view; it looked as if she were a goddess descending down onto earth in front of him. He caught sight of a bright pink blush and got worried that she might be sick.

"I… I… I… I l-like y-you Ren-senpai!"

When she said it, he stared at her as if she were from another planet. She had her eyes closed but from the silence, she knew that she would be rejected. Until she felt arms wrap around her body and she was pulled into a warm hug.

"Jurina-san… thank you… for these feelings… and I would love to say I reciprocate these feelings… but something blocks my way…"

Jurina looked up at him with teary eyes and holding him close. He rested his forehead against hers and wiped the tears away.

"Ren-senpai… what is it that blocks your way…? Maybe I can help."

"You can't…"

"I want to try! At least let me know!"

He couldn't stand the sight of her crying. Her tear stained face… her strained voice… it all broke his heart. His sighed and stepped away so she could see him fully.

"It's not something you can help with… or change for that matter. Jurina-san… I like you… I truly do… but the thing that blocks this from happening is…"

He reaches his hands up to his hair and pulled out the pins. He then pulled off the wig. Jurina watched as the medium shaded brown hair came off as a wig and black hair came tumbling down. Jurina then saw why Ren was so feminine… it was because HE was actually a SHE. When he spoke once more, his voice wasn't that of a calm young boy but that of a timid girl.

"Do you see now, Jurina-san? Why I can't say I like you? My name isn't really Ren… its Rena. I'm sorry I kept this from you… but I needed to make sure you were safe."

"Wh—what… why Ren-se—Rena-senpai… why?"

"My father… he was chased by a gang. They found him last year and killed him. Now they're after us. In order for us to stay here, we have to hide who we truly are. So me and Kumi took up identities as boys. Kumi chose the name Kosuke while I chose Ren. We both never intended to make much friends, opting to keep to ourselves. We didn't want anyone else getting involved but you and Anna… you two attracted us. We became close to you without us realizing until it was too late. We both fell for you girls…"

Jurina didn't say a single word but walked up to Rena. Rena watched her, her face full of regret. She saw tears leaking down Jurina's face and once she got closer, Rena felt a stinging pain in her cheek. She was stunned. Jurina had slapped her right across the face. But her surprise only lasted a while. She knew she deserved this. She knew that even if Jurina were to beat her and leave her for dead, she would accept it. But instead of feeling more pain, she felt a body press up against hers.

"I don't care if you're a girl, Rena-senpai… I still like you. Can we… be together? Or can we at least stay friends?"

Rena looked down at the girl and wrapped her arms around Jurina. She nuzzled her face in Jurina's hair, inhaling Jurina's scent. She felt Jurina arms tighten around her and she did the same.

"Sure… I did tell you I like you right? Haha… Jurina-san… be my girlfriend."

"I will gladly be your girlfriend… will you be my boyfriend?"

"Defiantly."

Jurina moved away from Rena slightly, taking in the look of the true person her Ren is. She could see the difference in looks but she knew that it was the very same person she fell for. She walked up to Rena and this time, instead of the cheek, she kissed Rena right on the lips, igniting sparks within and around them.