Author's Note: OMG, I'm actually back? Man, has it really been that long? I'm sure I've gotten some of you upset and all because I keep promising. And I need to stop doing that. But anyway, I plan to stick around for this story and get it finished. I just want to thank all you reviewers. I swear, you really keep me going. If I didn't get any new ones, I would have never planned to continue this thing. Please, keep reviewing, and I do my best to update as soon as I can. And no one really reads these things, so I might as well keep it short. xD

Oh, and we can't forget about our dear disclaimer. Because, you know, all stories should have one.

….BTW I DO NOT own Loveless. If I did, Ritsuka would have lost his ears a long time ago, trust me! XD

He is my Knight, and I am his Prince

.:Chapter Eleven::.

When Yuiko caught view of the Town Square, she realized that this whole charade would come crashing down as soon as Ritsuka thought he pedaled ahead of it. She immediately saw his small form and neatly combed dark hair in the crowd.

"I said go! You wanted to go; now GO!"

That was what Ritsuka said the first day Yuiko met Agatsuma Soubi, the day when he exploded at Soubi. With his lean figure, blonde hair that reached his shoulders, and calm blue eyes, she really didn't see what the problem was between them. She sighed. Ritsuka really hadn't told her anything that was going on. Well, he did promise that he'd tell her later, whatever that meant. And Ritsuka does keep his word, doesn't he? I guess it was time to test that. She finally stopped in front of Ritsuka, his kitty ears reaching a little above her head. He really had been getting taller.

"Ritsuka, I-.."

"Where were you?"

What? Yuiko looked at him, and for the life of her, she didn't know what he could have possibly meant. Slight annoyance touched his eyes, and he looked her up and down. His light brown eyes seemed to almost measure her, in a sort of way.

"It really shouldn't have taken you so long to get dressed, brush your teeth and follow me here."

Where did this attitude come from? Yuiko really couldn't control the anger warming in her chest. She stayed over because he needed it after the (one sided) fight with Soubi. She dealt with the change of plans of that morning, even if it meant that she was the third wheel. She dealt with the fact that he refused to open up and talk about the whole thing, Ukita's existence included. But now he was reprimanding her of taking so long? Since when did she have to be there at a certain time anyway?

Maybe the emotion touched her eyes, but whatever it was, it got Ritsuka reeling backwards.

"Well, it doesn't matter. Let's just head to the park." He pointed to the direction for effect. His eyes had taken a passive look, void of emotion. Yuiko got a good look of him before he turned away and headed in the direction. What exactly had happened? When was the last time she had seem Ritsuka like this? Wait. That's right. She never had. Anxiety swelled up in her chest like a hot air balloon and she looked at the back of Ritsuka's head. She really couldn't take it all. She needed to know. And she needed to know now.

"Ritsuka."

He didn't even slow his step, his tail swaying just a bit. "Hm?"

"…Um…" She twisted her index finger into one of her pigtails, keeping her gaze on the scenery. Why did she feel like she was going to bust?

"…I…um…" It really felt like she was going into a panic attack. Her breathing grew quicker, faster, more ragged…

"Spit it out." There was some annoyance laced into the statement. He really wasn't having a good day, was he? Still, she didn't- no couldn't- let something like that get in the way.

"What happened to Ukita?"

That struck a cord. His tail stopped moving, and in fact, he stopped moving altogether.

"Why does that matter?"

She turned her gaze to the back of his head, treating it like his face.

"B-Because… I'm afraid. F-For her. What happened? I mean-…"

"It's none of your concern!" He screamed, making his hands into fists. The sentence echoed around the park, and that added the extra punch to it. Ritsuka didn't feel that Yuiko needed to know. Which meant that they weren't close anymore. She meant nothing to him now.

She really didn't know what came over her but a sob shook her rib cage and the tears came raining down. The sound seemed to alert Ritsuka and it sent him turning around to face her. His eyes widened but he didn't make a move towards her. Not like the days where he wanted to comfort her. And that sent her into a sobbing fit. She fell to the ground and promptly shielded her face from him. If only I could do that to reality, came Ritsuka's bitter thought and he turned away from her. What did lie ahead of him? Even through the turmoil and the uncertainties of it all, he moved along on his journey, leaving those broken behind. And it hurt.

Ritsuka couldn't remember the last time Ukita's face appeared before him in his dreams. There was soft hue around her body and she still had her long dark hair. Her bangs came over her eyebrows and she had a I-know-something-you-don't-know smile on her face. Her cheeks were slightly reddened, like she had exerted herself before meeting him.

Ritsuka.

Her voice infiltrated his ears. He couldn't stop looking at her. He didn't want to forget what his sister looked like. He couldn't, just for her sake.

"Ukita."

She seemed to smile at the mention of her name. She reached out to him and she tilted her head, the smile reaching her eyes.

You remember.

"Of course. How could I forget?" He felt his eyes prickling from the sight of her and the fact that he still remembered her voice. How long had it been?

I don't know.

Her expression became troubled, but her smile still remained.

I guess I thought you would have. Or at least tried to.

A small chill rattled his body. What was that? He felt moisture beading up on his lower lashes. God, was he really this happy? Maybe he was. Maybe he really was.

He slightly patted her cheek and tried to smile.

"I would never. I love you."

It was probably the most natural statement that he could have said. And she noticed. She smiled one of her genuine smiles, like it had really touched her, and it probably had, and she started to stroke his hand. The warmth from it radiated and spread through his arm. The warm feeling in his chest seemed to collapse upon itself and he could feel the moisture from his eyes taking a dive at his cheek. His dream land finally disintegrated along with her, still smiling, still stroking his hand.

That was the last time he saw her.

It really wasn't his choice. His mother had told him that he had to speak to Soubi again, and it didn't matter why Ritsuka didn't want to, he just had. She obviously wanted to be on good terms with Soubi. Or probably wanted to keep him around. Either way, it meant that Ritsuka was forced to face Soubi yet again. The occasion? Dinner at his house.

A foreign emotion- Excitement? Anxiety?-wormed its way into his chest and he brought a hand to his chest to contain it. There was no way he could betray Ukita like that, even if he really felt something for Soubi. He could remember her warm smile like it was yesterday, and the warmth from her hand whenever she patted him, or slapped him on the back after a remark made in jest. I really miss her.

He threw himself on his bed and sighed, forcing the tears away even if his throat did hurt. It may not have been a choice, but in the end, he almost seemed to make it one. Determination settled in him like rocks in a river.

Well, Mom, Soubi, bring it on.

Author's Note: Holy shiz. I think this is a good place to end this chapter. REVIEW! :D Make a fellow writer happy, please. The more reviews, the better the chance I will make a new chapter soon. I'm being serious now. xD

FINALLY, Ritsuka's gonna see Soubi. And if you review today, I'll make it worthwhile, trust me. ;D

(I hope I type better now. My last chapters probably need to upgraded. xD….:C But I'm too lazy.)