AN: Sorry this is taking so long guys. I've been really busy lately. Plus I went and tried to get a tan only to be reminded that I only burn DX I am still recovering from my stupidity xP Anyway, here's chapter 7 and its starting to heat up *wink, wink* ^_^ Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 7

Hikari, Yumi, and the STARISH boys watched as Ren was quickly swallowed by the crowd. Hikari noticed he didn't quite look himself.

"Where the heck is he going?" Tokiya asked as he ran a flustered hand through his hair.

"Taking a leak?" Yumi asked.

"Nah," Syo smiled. "He's going after Jun."

Natsuki smiled at Syo and threw his arm around his shoulders pulling him into a head lock and playfully messing up his hair. "You're such a good guy Syo," Natsuki teased.

Syo struggled to break free of his grip but after a moment he managed to pull away. "Stop that Natsuki!"

Tokiya let out a sigh of annoyance. "You two are ridiculous." He leaned against the limo.

Yumi nodded. "They may be ridiculous but is there really anything wrong with that. I mean I hate people who always try to act happy, which is why I don't like that babbling idiot Hayato, but if your with your friends it's ok to just let go."

Tokiya stared at her for a moment. No one had ever talked to him so frankly before. They're usually freaking out about the fact he's from STARISH or they stayed away saying he was hard to approach.

Yumi blushed. "What are you staring at?"

Tokiya shook his head. "Sorry about that. I was just thinking."

"About what?"

"You." Tokiya wasn't one to beat around the bush. Why lie to her. Plus she did just say she hates when people fake.

Yumi blushed and looked down. "What? Why?"

"You're so honest about your feelings and your thoughts. Nothing like me." Tokiya looked down ashamed.

"You seem pretty honest to me." Yumi smiled trying to cheer Tokiya up. He smiled back.

Ren pushed through the crowd. "Where'd she go? She couldn't have gotten that far away." He crossed a street and entered the city park. It wasn't too busy, just a few people here and there. He found a bench and sat down. "Jun…"

What about Jun did he find so alluring? Sure she was pretty but he could easily name at least 10 fangirls who were prettier. He thought about it and about her. The way she acted and how shy she was around him and the fact she didn't fawn over him like all the other girls did was nice as well. He could actually told to her about things that didn't involve work or the academy. He felt normal around her.

He let out a sigh as he stood and started walking randomly through the park's winding pathways. Where was she? Would he be able to find her at all? If not would she be able to make it to the academy from here? It was a long walk and the sun was setting and it was beginning to get chilly out.

Ren was about to turn around and head back when he heard a splashing sound. He turned to look at the little pond at the center of the park and there at the end of the dock was the girl he had been looking for.

Jun held a handful of rocks and was skipping them along the surface of the water. Ren was surprised at how good she was. She was getting at least 4 skips with each throw. He was now standing at the beginning of the dock. Ren couldn't help but think she hadn't noticed him since she hadn't turned around or said anything so he remained silent and watched as she skipped more rocks.

The sun had begun to set directly in front of Jun. Ren blushed as he realized that her red hair was the same shade of the setting sun. He found his body moving of its own volition. By the time he realized what he was doing he had his body pressed against Jun's back and his arms wrapped around her waist.

"R-Ren, w-what are you doing?" Jun asked in complete shock.

Ren was happy to find that she didn't pull away from him the way she had when they first met. He tightened his hold on her and whispered into her ear. "It's ok Little Miss. It's just a hug."

Jun looked up over her shoulder to face Ren. He had a very peaceful and kind expression on his face. She blushed and quickly looked away. "That's not what I meant?"

"Well, then I guess you should clarify what you meant."

Jun looked down at the hands wrapped around her waist. "I meant why?"

Ren smiled. "Well that's easy. It's because I like you, a lot."

Jun couldn't believe what she was hearing. She never thought in a million years that someone like Ren would return her feelings. Jun decided then it was time to get over this stupid fear of guys and tell Ren that she found him very attractive and would love to get to know the real Ren better not the famous STARISH Ren.

Ren loosened his grip on her just enough so she could turn to face him. Jun could feel her face flushing. Their bodies were so close to one another. One more inch and they would be touching. She looked up into his gorgeous, deep blue eyes. Then her eyes drifted down to his lips and she found herself on her tippy-toes trying to reach them with her own.

Ren noticed her slowly rising toward his lips so he moved his head lower as their lips met in a soft but passionate kiss. It only lasted for a few seconds before the two separated.

"See? That wasn't so bad, was it, Little Miss?" Ren smiled down at Jun making her feel like she was going to melt.

All Jun could do was nod in response. Forming a sentence was something she couldn't do at the moment. Her mind was filled with thoughts of the tall, lean strawberry blond singer in front of her. That kiss just happened. That's when she remembered the one and only school rule. No love!

Crap! She quickly retreated but instantly regretted it as Ren's smile was replaced with hurt. "We can't, Ren, it's against the school rules."

"Che! So what. If that air head Ottoya can keep his relationship a secret then so can we, right?" Ren said with determination.

Jun paused and thought about it. Ren was right. Ottoya did seem a little air-headed. Maybe they could. "O-ok."

Ren could swear he felt his heart stopped in that moment. "Ok, what?"

"Ok, as in ok to us. I mean to this," she said as she gestured to him then to herself.

Ren smiled and pulled Jun into a hug making her blush again. "That's great." She nodded and the two of them started back toward the others who had started a game of cards on the sidewalk while they waited for the mechanic to arrive. Well, all but Tokiya who was leaning against the old book shop that their limo had broken down in front of. As they approached the group Yumi quickly jumped to her feet and ran up to Jun.

"I'm so sorry I upset you that much!" Yumi apologized as he bowed her head slightly.

Jun giggled a little then put a hand on Yumi's shoulder. "Don't worry about it. You were right."

Yumi's eyes widened as she looked up to see Jun smiling and Yumi's mouth slowly turned into a smile as well. "I see."

They all sat down and eventually they even got Tokiya to play along in their card game. They played for almost two hours before the mechanic arrived and fixed the limo and by that time Syo's hunger had taken charge and they ended up ordering a pizza an hour ago. So once the limo was up and running they all returned to the academy laughing.

"Well that'll be a dinner I won't forget," Natsuki teased.

Syo nodded in agreement. "I know right. I think that was the best time I've had in a while." He turned his attention toward Hikari who was laughing about something Yumi had said. "What did you think of the night?"

Hikari stopped to ponder the question for a moment then answered. "It definitely kept me on my toes, but it was a lot of fun, though I think some of us had more fun than the rest." Hikari motioned toward Jun and Ren who hadn't left each other's sides since they returned. They both blushed at the same time which only made everyone else laugh.

"I know what you mean." Syo responded. "Would you like me to walk you to your room?"

Hikari shook her head. "Nah, I'll be fine but thanks for the offer."

With that Ren and Jun said their goodbye's and the girls and boys all went their own ways.