A blonde woman opened her eyes slowly, trying to focus blurred sight. As everything came to their places, the twenty-one-year-old Anna Kyouyama sat up. Her head span around for a while, but the ill feeling stopped quickly. Anna growled from strength less ness and fell back to the silky black covers. That's what you get for stormy parties. She thought for herself and smiled ironically to herself.
Through these four years, Anna really changed a lot. When she began studying at the university, she met Ren's older sister, Jun Tao and joined her gang of girls and guys. Anna had been gadding with them since then, with every weekend not passing without dancing at clubs till nightfall, stormy parties, that would be held in luxurious party houses or mansions of rich people. Anna, who never was a party person, now lived a stormy life, tossing around with guys, alcohol and gangs.
Anna rolled out of bed and walked to the bathroom. Only when she saw her reflection in the mirror, Anna saw that she'd been sleeping totally naked. The blonde found her dressing-gown and put it on, covering her still perfect and now tattooed body: a stretching out panther was on her shoulder, which made scratches, going up Anna's neck. The blonde stroke her fingers through relief of the picture and smiled. Now that's going to be a shock to every body. Although the guys and Yoh did come back from time to time to spend holidays in Japan, Anna never showed how much she changed. Besides, Hao never cam for holidays. Yoh couldn't tell why, but Anna knew the reason all too well: he was avoiding her. And she didn't complain about it, since she had never forgotten him entirely. Tomorrow everybody was to come back, so Anna needed to recover completely from Jun's birthday party, which took place all over the city, if that's possible. Anna walked into the shower and gasped from cold stream, rolling down her body: this was her usual way to get rid of drowsiness. Anna finished showering and walked back to her room. She looked into the mirror and noticed an earring, lying on wooden table in front of it. She took it and put it to its place: to the tongue. Anna pierced her tongue two years ago and she was glad of that: all boyfriends she had, and through these years she endured many, were pleased about this tiny feature of her, since it gave such a pleasure in kissing. Anna put on some brown and gold eye shadow and black mascara, brightening her already big black eyes even more. Then she turned to the wardrobe, peering across clothes. Anna settled with black silky mini skirt, fish-net pantyhose and creamy tank top, revealing her shoulders, so the tattoo would be visible. Anna also added high-heeled, black chamois boots, which went up to her knees. The blonde knew perfectly what kind of impression this appearance will make and she was satisfied with that.
Anna helped herself with the cup of coffee, skimming across the pages of morning newspaper. She read an article about 'perverted parties of students'. Oh well, Jun's birthday really was at its full swing. Anna smiled sarcastically and showed the paper to trash bin. She, then, got to the garage and sat into black BMW. Anna got her licenses as soon as she turned eighteen and Asakura family were glad to give her this kind of car in that occasion. Anna drove out of the house and made her way to the mall: she needed two things: buy some clothes for tomorrow's return of the gang and…to break on man's heart. Anna just couldn't decide which to do first. The blonde pulled up by a huge building and got out, series of wolf-whistles and drooling escorting her on the way. Anna entered the huge mall and decided to do some shopping first, so she could have some time to think how to go easy on the pour soul. After all, it wasn't his fault that she hasn't mentioned about being engaged. Anna entered the first shop and skimmed across clothes. She settled two pairs of pants: jeans and dark purple velvet. Three jackets: one jeans, another chamois black and third one bright red. She also brought five sexy blouses and shirts. Oh well, person really looks after her outfit. After the shopping, Anna made her way to the cafeteria where she already found the guy, sitting by the table. The blonde sighed and closed to him, putting on the cold gaze. The guy was nice: light hair, green eyes, well-built, cute smile. Anna followed to him because of these nice features, but now it was time to an end. She had a fiancé after all. Anna sat in front of the guy, who smiled to her.
"Read the newspaper?" he asked sarcastically. Anna answered with the sad grin.
"Yeah. That was one hell of a party" although it was kinda 'wide' and a bit 'perverted' gathering, Anna and Axel (that's the guy's name) had a great fun. Not that both of them actually remember every thing, especially at the end. Anna took a deep breath, before starting talk.
"You know, when you breathe in deeply, this doesn't mean a good conversation" Axel said, looking to Anna, who let out a slight laugh.
"I hate when you know me that well" she said "but I really need to tell you this" she stopped, knowing that following words will hit the most. After all, she had spent five months with this guy: longest period to tell the truth.
"I'm listening" Axel said, but not smiling anymore. He seem to have a horrible feeling that Anna's up to no good. Oh well, he was right.
"Axel, all this time we've spent together…it was wonderful, but I gotta tell you this. I'm…"she took another breath "I'm engaged and my fiancé is coming back tomorrow, so I just…cannot be with you anymore" Anna let out a gasp, only now noticing that she had been holding her breath. Axel, slightly saying, looked disappointed and completely destroyed. Anna felt pity to him.
"I see" he managed to say. Anna lowered her head, feeling really guilty.
"I'm sorry I haven't told you before, but…I…"
"I understand. If my fiancé would be gone, I would also act the same way" Anna looked to him, shocked by his understanding. Anna got up, waving her finger for Axel to stand up as well. The guy did so. Anna out her lips on his and kissed him passionately, Axel answering the same way. They broke off and Anna pushed herself away from him. She collected her bags and turned to the guy once more.
"It was for good bye" she said, every body around watching them with jealousy. Axel nodded. He was still shocked by the new, but he never actually expected Anna to become more to him than a girlfriend.
"Thanks, Anna. For everything" Anna smiled to him and sent him an air kiss.
"I'll be seeing you after holidays" she said. Both were from the same university and both now had holidays from really hard studies. Anna walked away, leaving not so broken heart that she expected to leave.
Today's gone and tomorrow's came. In the morning, Anna got up earlier and got ready for a trip to an airport. She once again skimmed through her clothes, this time choosing leopard mini skirt and black blouse, uncovering shoulders. With that she put on usual fish-net pantyhose and black boots. The blonde looked to her reflection in the mirror. Jeez, girl, I hope they'll recognize you…
On the plane, Yoh, Horo, Manta and Tamao were waiting anxiously for the plane to land. Tamao and Horo really got close through those years and they really suited each other. Manta was still the all knowing guy, who would always carry a laptop by his side. Yoh, after all, had changed: he became more mature, you could say he became…a man. Like he was a boy when he left, now his features, gaze and even behavior told that he had grown up. And even if he had changed this much, inside of him never changed one thing: love for Anna. He couldn't wait to get back to her again, to feel her near once more. Yoh gave out a sigh, memories flying through his head.
xxxFLASHBACKxxx
Yoh was back for summer holidays and it was his last day in Tokyo. He walked to Anna's room, wanting to be with her a little bit. What he didn't know was that he'll get more than a bit. Yoh knocked gently to her door.
"Come in" a cold voice as always answered. Yoh slid the door closed and looked to the gorgeous blonde standing by the window. He silently walked to her and wrapped his arms gently around her waist. Anna completely relaxed in his embrace, feeling familiar warmth on her back. Yoh kissed her neck, feeling how she's shuddering from this action of his. Anna turned around in his embrace, facing him. Yoh gave her a gentle smile and kissed her. This kiss started with a gentle touch of lips, but it grew deeper and deeper, tongues exploring each other's mouths. Yoh's hand caressed Anna's back, moving down and under her blouse. Anna, on the other hand, moved her hands under his button opened shirt and removed it from his shoulders. The blonde stroke her hand through Yoh's brawny body, feeling each muscle of him grow tenser as she did so. Yoh moved towards her bed, pulling Anna after him. They fell on it, rolling wildly and sinking into each other…
xxxENDxOFxFLASHBACKxxx
Yoh snapped back to the reality. He lived with these lustrous and sweet memories, hoping that Anna hadn't forgotten him so quickly…
On the other plane, Hao, Ren, Chocolove and Pirika were chatting lively about the arriving. Ren was as usually beating up Chocolove from time to time for his bad jokes, but mostly he just kept cooing with Pirika: the couple got together really fast and the sympathy was strong from each side. Despite the good moods of others, Hao sat in a completely thoughtful space, not noticing anything around. He remembered how he said goodbye to Anna four years ago and he didn't know what to expect now. He haven't seen her all those years, because he, or at least he thought so, was busy and didn't have time for going to Japan. But eventually, Hao couldn't lie to himself: he was avoiding Anna, thinking that if he would see her again, he wouldn't be able to cope with himself. Those years of parting helped him to forget Anna, but now he knew that the way was two sided: either he won't feel anything to her, or…he'll start torturing himself by being near her…at the same house and knowing that she's…his brother's fiancée. Hao let out a long sigh. We'll see where this will go…
Anna drove to the airport, her heart starting to miss beats with each kilometer nearing. She wasn't worry about meeting Yoh. She was worrying about his other half…Hao. After all those years of tossing around with other guys and that 'one-night adventure' with Yoh, she couldn't forget about him. The dream about her, climbing the mountain, was changed by misty dreams about Hao…or was it Yoh? She couldn't tell, but they wouldn't let her to forget about Hao. And so she didn't. Of course, nobody was to know about that.
Anna walked to the main hall and turned to the gate where she should meet everyone. The plane of Yoh was to land about now, Hao's – ten minutes later. Anna held her breath. This is going to be ok…right?
