Ema woke up the next day and headed towards the elevator. I wonder if Fuuto has listened to the song I put together…

The elevator door opened and Fuuto was stood there. He smirked and grabbed the brunette's hand and pulled her into the elevator and hitting the close button.

"Fu-Fuuto?!" She exclaimed.

He wrapped his arms around her. "You're amazing!" He grinned, letting her go. "Seriously, that song! It got me pumped up. I was so tempted to barge into your room and demand you record me too."

Ema regained her composure and smiled. "I'm glad that you liked it. I clean forgot to text you because I was so into writing the music. I'm sorry." She bowed her head.

Fuuto hesitated before placing his hand on her head and ruffling her brown locks. "I guess I can forgive you." He smiled.

Ema stared at him. Her heart began to race a little.

It wasn't his usual cat like smile either, it was a genuine smile.

"What?" Fuuto frowned as they got to the ground floor and the door opened.

She shook her head. "Nothing… just that…" She blushed. "Nothing." She power walked into the kitchen where Tsubaki, Yusuke and Azusa were making themselves breakfast. "Morning everyone. Sorry I overslept and didn't make breakfast for you." She bowed.

Yusuke smiled at her. "No worries, you work hard enough as it is."

She returned his smile. "Thanks, I'll make the lunch boxes for you and Fuuto." She stated, grabbing an apron.

"So… Ema…" Tsubaki swung an arm around her. "Who was that guy you were with yesterday?" He asked, oh-so-innocently.

"He's just a friend, Tsubaki." She stated. I think.

Tsubaki grumbled. "Seemed a little cosy to me."

Fuuto snorted. "Tsuba-nii, you really need to realise that she's 18 now."

"What has that got to do with anything?" Tsubaki rounded on him.

"She can see anyone she wants without your consent." Fuuto, who was the same height as the triplets now, met Tsubaki's eyes. "Quit acting like you're an over-protective brother, when you know just as much as I do, that you just want to be in her pants."

Tsubaki dropped his arm. "What did you just say, brat?!" He grabbed Fuuto by the collar. "Watch your tongue before I damage that pretty face of."

"Watch how you speak to her before you see how strong I've become." Fuuto replied.

Yusuke watched the commotion. Why is Fuuto full-out defending her? This isn't like him. Usually he'd join Tsubaki in teasing her. He walked forward and pulled Tsubaki back.

Ema stared. Why is Fuuto acting like this?! She stepped up and held Fuuto back. "Stop fighting you two." She exclaimed.

Fuuto had no idea why he started a conflict. Maybe I'm just sick of Tsubaki's blatant flirting and possessiveness over Ema. I guess I better protect my co-singer whilst I'm at it. "Just quit being such a pervert when she's clearly not interested in your romantic advances… if you call them romantic." He spat.

Tsubaki glared at the second youngest brother. "Why do you care so much all of the sudden? You never really speak to her unless it's a snide comment."

Yusuke sighed. Tsubaki is right. Since when have those two been close…? I thought I was Ema's best friend out of the brothers.

"Well, since she clearly likes someone, I think it's time that we all back off. Let her be happy." Fuuto added.

Yusuke stared at the girl. "You do?"

Everyone looked to him.

Fuuto sighed. "Isn't it obvious? She likes that Sasuke guy she met yesterday."

Ema blushed crimson. "Fuuto! That's not true!" She hissed.

"Isn't it? You were happy yesterday when he called you." His eyes darkened a little. I so wanted to answer the call and tell him to do one… maybe I'm getting soft.

Ema looked down.

"Sasuke? Who's that?" Azusa asked.

"The one she was with at the ice cream shop, dumbass." Tsubaki shrugged Yusuke from him and went upstairs in a huff.

Yusuke felt a little heart broken, but all he wanted was Ema's happiness, and if Sasuke made her happy, he'd support her. If, however, Sasuke broke her heart… there will be hell to pay.

"I need to make you lunch." Ema muttered and went back to preparing the lunch boxes.

Ema, Fuuto and Yusuke walked to school.

"Are you alright, Ema?" Yusuke asked.

She smiled at him. "I'm fine."

"Ema-chan!"

Ema looked forward and saw Sasuke waving at them. She grinned and waved back. "Hey!" She glanced to her brothers. "Be nice." She muttered.

Fuuto snorted. "If he hurts you I won't be." He picked up pace and brushed by Sasuke.

Ema was confused.

"That goes for me too." Yusuke patted her head and sped up to catch up with Fuuto, giving Ema and Sasuke space.

Ema smiled slightly.

Sasuke met her. "Hey, beautiful." He smiled.

She blushed. "Hey."

He leaned forward so that their noses touched. "Why are you so shy? Isn't it me who's supposed to be a flustered mess?" He chuckled.

She gave him a playful shove. "Oh, shut up."

He laughed and took her hand in his. "Is this okay?"

She squeezed his hand in response. "Yeah."

They got to their lockers and put their stuff away and took their text books out.

"What class have you got?" Sasuke asked her, waiting by her locker.

She thought for a moment. "Math." She stated with an unpleasant expression.

"Well good luck with that." He chuckled. "I have history. I'm in the opposite direction. Are you sure we can't meet at lunch?"

"Yeah, sorry. I'll make it up to you." She promised.

He smirked, leaning in. "I'll hold you to that."

She could feel his cool breath against her lips.

"Hey, lovebirds! Get to class." One of the teachers called, causing both teens to blush like roses.

"See you later, gorgeous." Sasuke winked and headed for the history department.

Ema exhaled. "See you."