While we traveled in the luxury rental, excitement started to not only build up inside of me, but Usami-san as well. The entire car ride to the aquarium was filled with conversations about the extinction of sea mammals and fun facts about them. The conversation that Usami-san and I shared made me think about where both of what both of our true passions may have really been. Maybe Usami-san secretly regretted following in his father's footsteps and maybe I should look into a different job that connects with my own interests and not what the world thinks suits me best.

"Usami-san? If I ask you something, do you promise not to judge me?"

"Maybe, it depends on what the question may be." The raven turned down the radio that had already been set at a low pitch. The silence had given the car a serious vibe making me tremble with nervousness.

"Do you perhaps think that I would make a pretty good veterinarian?"

I received a long pause before feeling his heavy hand being placed on my head again. This feeling never seems to grow old and I felt extremely guilty for enjoying such a simple touch.

"Do you think that you would make a good veterinarian?"

"Of course! I have been studying animals for years and it has always been a dream to become one. To me, they are just as important as doctors."

"Then do it. If you feel as if this is your calling do not allow anyone or anything stop you. No money in the world could replace something as sentimental as that. Just by mentioning the word vet I saw your eyes spark aglow which showed me you passion."

Usami-san's wisdom had made me feel much more confident about my dream. I knew what I wanted to do with my life but it seemed as though my father had something else in mind. For years I had been nothing more than a character in a novel that my father had been writing. He planned out what school I would attend, what my first job would be and even my life career. As time went on the need to impress my father soon faded. I no longer wanted to be a puppet but an actual human being and the more time I spend with Haruhiko, the more I wanted to free myself from the strings that bound me to my father.

"That means I'll have to attend school again though and my dearest Takahashi won't be there for my entertainment~."

"Mm."

Once again the car became dead silent at the brief mentioning of my acquaintance name. Maybe he still did like Takahashi, I mean who doesn't? This feeling is starting to annoy me. If I am not envying Usami-san's fiancé I am envying Takahashi. I hate feeling so damned torn and all I want to know is when am I going to have the chance to be happy? Seeing the large aquarium up ahead drastically changed my mood. This was a dream come true and Usami-san made it happen just for me. I wasted no time racing out of the car and hopping with excitement. I didn't even feel worthy enough to walk in. My legs felt like gelatin wiggling below me but my bones remained compact, unwilling to walk over to the entrance.

"Usami-san! Can you believe this is happening?"

"Relax, it's a damn aquarium."

Once again my heart dropped to my stomach at his random mood shift. It had begun to piss me off a bit but I had no other choice but to swallow the bitter feeling and keep quiet but that didn't last for long. Before we even entered the building there was an immediate standoff between Usami-san and his younger brother. The worst and most embarrassing part was staring into the stunned eyes of Takahashi. Of course I found a way to make the best of the awkward situation. With a simple smirk I turned to hook my arms around the neck of Usami-san and gave him a gentle peck on the lips. I knew that I would get a scolding of a lifetime later but at the moment it was so worth it.

"S-Senpai?"

"Yes? What, don't tell me you're surprised by this the least bit. You get to have your fun, why can't I?"

I was expecting to look up at Usami-san and see an expression of anger or even disgust but to my surprise he was blushing. It threw all of us off guard and even caused Usagi's eyes to widen the size of a quarter.

"Come on Misaki." The ash blonde male dragged my former classmate away, leaving both Haruhiko and I to ourselves.

"He's going to tell my father, I just know it."

"And? Stop being such a hypocrite. You said it yourself, why should you care what others think! Now, come on. I want to see the sharks!"

Rather than him scolding me, I received a schooling from myself. I am spending time with an engaged man whom I just kissed in front of his brother. The entire time we spent at the aquarium, Usami did not bring the kiss up once. He was actually happier afterwards. He schooled me on fish and took me to pet the stingrays. All went well until he tried forcing me to do the unthinkable.

"Hmm…a limited time offer? Swim with sharks for ten minutes. Seems interesting." The raven tapped his chin as he examined the flyer. "Maybe there is a gift shop around here that sells swim trunks.

"HELL NO!"

"Come on their friendly! And this is a once in a lifetime experience. I'm doing it." Even though I was terrified for his life, I couldn't help but to admire how childlike Haruhiko truly was. The way he ran to the souvenir stand for limited edition shark swim trunks reminded me of a hyperactive child eagerly running to the toy of his dreams. After he purchased his swimwear he led me to the bathroom and changed in the stall.

"You're insane. There is no way I would ever do something this risky." I sighed, holding his clothes tightly towards my chest. Just the thought of being blamed for his death was already taking its toll.

"Fine, watch me then, but if you are going to stand around the pool you will need trucks as well!" My eyes widened at the sight of the hideous swim attire that was littered with the images of pixelated jellyfish plastered on a slimy greenish blue background being thrown over the stall at me.

"Come on Usami-san!" I whined as I quickly changed into my trunks.

The raven then walked out of the stall and handed me his glasses while giving me a cocky smile. "I was instructed not to care what others though, remember?" And with that I was forced to follow him to the pool of sharks. My heart had started to beat a billion times per second. I thought for sure that I was going to witness some freak accident that would be burned into my eyes for an eternity. This man was insane.

"Usa-!"

Before I could finish calling his name his lifejacket was on and he had already dived. To my surprise the sharks had seemed quite fond of him, bumping into him playfully.

"Told ya it'd be fine! Look, they love me!" He flailed his arms in a cheerful manner. I love seeing him life this. He was really happy. The expressions he was exuding had become impossible not to take a photo of. One photo had turned into three and then four.

"It's because you're swimming with your fellow sharks! One in the same I see?" I chuckled as he interacted with the creatures. He wasn't as stuck up as I thought and maybe he did have a heart. Eventually, the man-child's time was up and I thought my worries were over…and of course once again I was wrong.

"Help me out?" The drenched raven held out his hand as I sat down my camera.

"Whoops!" Haruhiko playfully gasped, pulling me into the pool with him. Ducking my head up for air, I had expected the life guards and trainers to yell at Usami-san but no they laughed right along with the jerk.

"Gah! You're the worst!" I yelled, struggling against his tight embrace. I hated myself for wanting him to hold on longer. I was actually staring to like him but no matter what I seemed to find it to be my duty to remind myself that this is risky business but there was no way I could ever distance myself for a large amount of time. "You jerk!"

"Your time starts now. I can be your support."

"I'm not a child!"

"You're younger than I am." Usami-san poked out his tongue and dived under the water and so did I. For a while we stayed, roaming around the aquarium a soaked mess, without a care in the world. We had such a great time that we forgot that we missed breakfast, lunch and were on the verge of missing dinner.

"Change of clothes and then sushi?" The older raven suggested while on our car ride home. I simply answered with a tired nod of my head. Exhaustion had finally started to take its toll and I was more than ready to have dinner and rest. Once we made it to our hotel room, I flopped face first on the large bed and groaned. "Let's just order room service instead? There is no way I can get back up."

"Room service it is." Haruhiko changed into a set of new bottoms and massaged the back of his neck. "You're so cute when you are having fun you know that?"

"Oh you're one to talk." I shot up to grab my camera and show him the amazing time that he was having but before I could get up he towered over me and leaned lower to kiss me.

"I have been wanting to do that to you all day." He was making my heart do it again. At any second it was going to stop beating, I just knew it. "This time I do not plan on stopping until you tell me no." His gentle lips had turned into soft petals pressing against my feverish neck. Feeling him leave tiny bites on my flesh had begun to send me over the edge. How could something wrong feel so good? I couldn't say no and before I could think twice about what I was doing I was too far gone.