Nathaniel smiled at Hotaru lovingly as they walked to her house. Hotaru felt really sick when they reached her house. "Here." She muttered, giving him her keys. He opened the door and they both walked in. It was a pretty normal looking two-story house.
"Does Raiden live with you?" Nathaniel asked. She shook her head.
"No, he lives two blocks away." She explained, walking up the stairs.
The two-story house was made of bricks and has floorboards. Except the bathroom and kitchen, those rooms have tiles. Hotaru opened the door to her room, Nathaniel trailing behind her.
"This is my room." She said, siting on her bed. The walls were lavender with a white feature wall, which had an aqua cherry blossom tree wall decal. She had a dark cherry wood bed, matching wooden bedside table, an identical wooden desk, built-in wardrobe with mirrors, large TV and a three large shelves, under each other, filled with many books. On her desk, she had an an aqua laptop, a lamp and other items. She sat on her bed feeling faintish as her fever grew. Nathaniel noticed her distress and helped her lie down.

"Thanks." Hotaru thanked, smiling gratefully at him. Nathaniel sat down on the bed, next to her weak body. "Nathaniel, I feel like I'm going to faint." She said softly.
"I'll get you some water." He said, exiting the room. Hotaru sighed and nodded, grabbing her quilt. I'm so cold! She thought, laying back down. "Here." Nathaniel said, giving her the water.
He helped her sit up and gave her the cup of water. She timidly drank the water before putting the cup down on the bedside table. This is so awkward. Nathaniel said in his mind.
"I should get going, I'll come visit you later..." He said hesitantly. After Nathaniel turned around, Hotaru lightly grabbed his wrist. He turned around and felt his heart broke into a million pieces. A tear slid down Hotaru's pale cheek.
"I'm... scared, Nathaniel." She whispered, another tear falling.
"What are you scared of?" He asked, sitting next to her on the bed.
"I've never gotten a cold before. If any of those used to have any type of sickness, we were either injected with needles or killed. Shuji has always stayed by my side. Now that Saki has come to school. I'm scared of what will happen..." She trailed off.

"Hey Hotaru, I've been meaning to ask you this. How come it started raining, when we were walking, you held your head in pain?" Nathaniel asked.
"That was when the brainwashing was starting to wear of. Well, when I started to overcome it with my feelings." She replied, staring outside the window.
Nathaniel smiled at her and moved a stray piece of black hair away from her face. "I'll stay. By the way, I already know that Saki is one of you." He said. Hotaru smiled.
"Observant." She replied, closing her eyes tiredly. Pitter patter. Slowly, Hotaru's eyes opened and she sat up. Nathaniel stood up and walked towards the window. It began to rain heavily. Nathaniel sighed and sat back down.
"You..." Hotaru began. Nathaniel looked at her as Hotaru blushed. "You can stay the night... I heard that it's going to rain heavy tonight." She explained, averting her eyes. He smiled and stroked her face lovingly.
"Your fever is becoming slightly better." He noted. She closed her eyes and reached for Nathaniel's hand that wasn't stroking her face, and played delicately with his long fingers. He also blushed crimson. She slowly opened her eyes.
"Nathaniel, I'm so glad I left them." Hotaru said. Nathaniel smiled.
"Why's that?" He asked innocently. She smiled back at him, opening her eyes.
"Because I met you." She said, closing her tired eyes.

"Good night...Hotaru." Nathaniel said as Hotaru fell into a deep sleep. There was complete silence except for the rain.
Nathaniel closed his eyes and stopped stroking her face. He still held her hand lovingly as he closed his eyes in thought. I wonder what would happen if...I never found out that Hotaru was a spy? Would I never have found out and we wouldn't be a couple? Or would life been normal? I...shouldn't worry about the past, I must concentrate on the future. Nathaniel thought. He began to feel really tired. He looked at the black clock and almost gasped in surprise. It's eight fricken thirty...ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! It was like two thirty before! At least I can sleep, I feel really tired. He thought. He looked at Hotaru's sleeping form. The rain died down slightly as the moon illuminated her pale skin. Her black hair was sprayed around her head like a goddess. Nathaniel couldn't resist her.

He reached forward and moved some stray hairs away from her face. Her hair...her body...her face...her eyes...her...lips. He moved closer to her and leaned forward. He kissed her. Hotaru woke up during the kiss but Nathaniel didn't realize. He didn't realize until Hotaru's arms snaked around his neck. He wanted her...he needed her. Nathaniel crawled on top of her and they continued. Hotaru removed the quilt and they sat up as she moved into Nathaniel's lap.
"Nathaniel..." She moaned as he kissed along her jaw line. She ran her fingers through his blond hair and tugged on it gently.
"Hotaru, I love you." He confessed, locking eyes with her. She smiled lovingly and kissed him.
"I love you, Nathaniel." She said, ending the kiss. They hugged each other, enjoying one of the few moments they can spend together. Nathaniel released the hug and kissed Hotaru's forehead.

"Let's sleep, we've got school tomorrow." Nathaniel whispered smiling. Hotaru smiled and nodded, lying down. Nathaniel looked around embarrassed.
"Um, I'll go sleep on the couch." He said, about to move.
"Nathaniel, you can sleep next to me." Hotaru reassured. Nathaniel nodded nervously and took off his tie and pens in his pocket. "Are you sure?" Hotaru nodded and grinned brightly.
"In the morning, before we go to school, remind me to go to my house, to change clothes." Nathaniel noted. She nodded as he lied down. It was pretty chilly, even with the quilt. Nathaniel felt Hotaru's petite form shivering next to him, so he grabbed her by her waist, and pulled her against his chest.
"Nathaniel...good night." She said, kissing his cheek. He smiled lovingly and kissed her forehead, laying his head on top of her head.
"Hotaru...I'm also glad you left them. Because now you're with me. Good night, my beauty." He said. And they fell asleep in each others arms.