Author's Note:

Hello everyone! I haven't updated this compilation in a while! But in honor of the girls who recently had birthdays, I made stories, just for them! First up is a Akira/Makoto story. I used Ren as his name in the story. I've been more used to it recently. Anyway! It's a little story on what happens during the morning after Valentine's Day! Hope you enjoy!

It's the morning after Valentines, Makoto and Ren's private morning is interrupted… by an unexpected visitor.

Makoto Niijima woke up that morning feeling relaxed. The most relaxed and serene she's felt for some time. After gruelling weeks of trying to free Ren from his charges, the other day he was finally safe and back with them. And after an intimate night with the two of them together, she was on a pretty good high right about now.

Makoto shifted a little underneath the blanket she shared with her boyfriend. The two of them snuggled up close on his bed found in the 2nd floor of LeBlanc. Right now, her appearance was disheveled and certain articles of clothing were missing from the previous night's "program."

It was only 6:00AM and it was still kinda early for them to get ready for the day. But Makoto wanted to surprise her boyfriend. And for her to enact her plans, she needed to get up now. She slowly removed the arm holding her close to him, and began tiptoeing towards her overnight bag to get dressed and ready for the day.

After freshening up in the restroom, Makoto headed to the now quiet kitchen. It was very strange to see LeBlanc this quiet and it was rare for her to see it and be there this early. But she got herself fired up and headed to the refrigerator.

Inside were already assorted items she left inside already such as eggs and cheeses. She also prepared some bacon as well.

She wanted to make an american breakfast for a change. She wondered if they served that kind of breakfast in juvenile hall, but she'll ask Ren another time. For now though, he was going to be spoiled by her. She wanted to be an awesome girlfriend. Luckily, Makoto has a lot of experience cooking for herself. She had to cook for both herself and her sister so often, it became second nature on what movements she needed to do in the kitchen.

She first found an apron, and started bringing out the right kitchenware. She brings out the cooking oil, the eggs, and other items she wanted to prepare for breakfast.

"Hmmm… maybe an omelette will be good?" Makoto smiles to herself. Feeling a bit excited. She imagines the warm face Ren will have when she prepares a heartfelt meal this morning. She goes to the stove and gets to work.

After sometime, the eggs have been prepared. Her omelette was a success with added cheese, and ham. She sprinkled in a little veggies for variety. A few cut up bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. It smelled wonderful. Right beside her was the already prepared bacon placed neatly ready to serve. She removed the excess oil first and now, it was perfect for consumption. She checked the time and it was already 7:00AM. She wanted to finish earlier, but setting up, and finding everything in the kitchen took longer than expected. Being quiet didn't help that much either.

Some more time has passed, and toast was prepared, Orange juice was ready to be served, and the plates were set up. All that was left to do was call her co-diner from upstairs.

She giggled in delight with how everything looked. Her stomach grumbled a little in anticipation.

Makoto was about to go upstairs when she started hearing footsteps coming from above.

"Right on time." she said.

There coming from above was none other than Ren. He was still a bit drowsy as he tried slowly waking himself up. His hair was a bit of a mess, but he had a huge grin on his face.

"Good morning, Beautiful." he said to her.

Makoto blushed.

"Good morning, to you as well."

Ren paused for a moment however when he saw the spread of food by the counter. Quickly he smiled and walked to Makoto and planted a sweet kiss. The both of them savored the kiss for a moment. Makoto was beginning to get a little light headed all over again. Finally they leaned away but still held each other around their waists.

"Wow… look at all this. Makoto… you know I could have helped." he said.

"Yeah I know… But I wanted to surprise you!" she said cheerily.

"Well… I definitely am surprised." he smirked.

"I hope you like what I made."

Ren nodded.

"Definitely… everything looks spectacular. Am I expecting this kind of treatment often… after every time we—-"

Before Ren could finish that sentence, Makoto hit him a little on the arm. Ren just snickered a little as he tried shielding himself.

"Down boy…" she said.

"I'm just teasing." he said.

"Yeah, I know."

Ren came in again close as he cupped Makoto's chin and started to lean in closer.

"You know… honestly… I could get used to this. Waking up with you every morning. Us taking turns making breakfast… it's perfect." he said.

"Yeah… it definitely is."

Before they could kiss again however, they heard a knocking on the front door.

Surprised that there was someone knocking so early this morning, they both turn around to check who could it be? Their first suspect was Sojiro, but their eyes went wide when she saw the familiar face of none other than Sae Niijima.

"S-sis!?"

Makoto panicked internally. She didn't expect to see her here… and at this time. She knew that she was supposed to be busy at the office and like usual, wouldn't stay at home this evening. Makoto HOPED that staying over at Ren's place would go unnoticed…. but it was becoming more and more unlikely that "Sae Niijima" had no idea what just happened the night before.

Ren began holding Makoto's hand comfortingly.

"It's okay… we'll be fine…." he whispered to Makoto.

"Hello Makoto… and Ren" her sister smiled at her. "Can you… open the door… please?" she said from outside the door. Sae's smiles sent tiny shivers down both of their spines.

"Oh my God… she knows… I stayed here…" Makoto screamed internally.

"Of course!" Makoto lets go of Ren's hand and goes to the door.

The breeze from the winter air entered briefly as Sae quickly stepped in. Makoto was still wearing something light. A shirt, and shorts combo. More suited for in-house wear than anything else, so the cold air affected her. But right now, she wished she looked more presentable… or at least looked less suspicious. She wished she wore something that said "I just arrived earlier this morning" instead of "I slept here last night."

Makoto groaned a little as Sae looked over her little sister's outfit. She then looked at the boy by the counter who was also kinda frozen as well. There was silence in the air. It was beginning to get heavy. Sae's eyes looked serious.

Makoto wanted to say something but before she could say anything, Sae spoke up.

"I wanted to surprise you last night by arriving early from work, Makoto."

Makoto blinked. She didn't expect that. It's true that their relationship had improved IMMENSELY over the last few months, but nice surprises like that were still far in between due to work issues more than anything else.

"But to my surprise, I found an empty apartment. All the lights were off… and when I looked around… I noticed… an overnight bag missing from our closet…" Sae raised her eyebrow at her younger sister.

"So… I thought to myself… Hmm… Today's Valentine's Day… Makoto might be with someone special this evening… and I recalled from my investigations previously… that a certain recently release teenager was said partner of my younger sister."

Ren gulped a little.

"So… I thought maybe… they were having a nice dinner together. I called up Sojiro Sakura and he confirmed that you indeed arrived last night at LeBlanc. I thought I wouldn't mind waiting till after dinner… but to my surprise… she never arrived home."

Makoto and Ren looked at each other. They were like deer in headlights.

"I waited till about 1:00AM till I decided… that my sister probably isn't coming home this evening. I happened to wake up early so that I can walk a bit, maybe pass by and check on you, and lo and behold, both of you were awake as I looked inside Leblanc."

Sae's smile was a devilish grin.

This was when Makoto felt something was a bit odd with the way her sister talked. It seemed like she was a bit upset but at the same time there was something else. It seemed like… her sister was actually… TEASING HER… like she was just PRETENDING… to be upset. But this seemed unlikely. Sae Niijima was never really the type to act like that. Only in her memories of her youth did her sister tend to act like this.

They were a bit confused but Ren was starting to suspect that she wasn't letting on something.

"Uhm… well… okay… Sis… I'm sorry I didn't tell you…but Ren and I… we—-"

"Don't say anymore…" Sae's hand was comfortably on the shoulder of Makoto. She looked up towards her older sister and in surprise… Sae was actually smiling towards her.

"I'm not going to tell you to stop…or judge… with what you're doing… with your boyfriend… I just hope that next time… please tell me where you'll be. I was a bit worried Makoto about your whereabouts. You can trust me. It's fine that you're with him. I just have to know so I wont be worried sick not knowing where you might be. And I hope I can trust you… to be smart… about it… okay? I mean… BOTH of you… be smart about things. Were you?" Sae looked back and forth to both Ren and Makoto.

Ren finally started to smile and nodded back.

"We... were smart about it."

"Good." she said.

Sae's smile looked energetic like a normal older sister would be as she talked to family.

Makoto's heart melted a little at this predicament. She really should have told her sister sooner.

"Okay… next time…" Makoto said with a nod.

Sae nodded as well and headed towards the kitchen.

"Wow… breakfast looks wonderful. Can I join in?" she asks.

Makoto smiles.

"Of course! Let me cook up a bit more. We have a lot more food actually. And I'll set up an extra plate."

Sae walks up to Ren however and Makoto freezes once more.

"You know… after all our conversations… you never once told me about your relationship with my sister. I mean… I knew of course…"

Ren rubbed his neck due to a bit of stress.

"Or maybe that's the reason why you didn't tell me… Because you knew I knew? Were you afraid I wouldn't approve of you? Hmm… The truth is… I had my reservations… but a lot has happened since we first met… and I can honestly say that you're an upstanding young man."

Ren actually blushed with the comments.

"Thanks for saying—-"

Sae however held up her hand saying she wasn't finished speaking.

"I'm honestly still upset that you didn't tell me… but I understand. It's complicated…But the important thing right now is… I love Makoto and I want to hear it from you… that you'll take care of her.

Ren straightened his posture and nodded once more.

"Yes. Makoto is important to me. I love her… and I promise to take care of her… with all of my heart."

"Good answer. I just hope the two of you make sure to take your studies into considerations… and I'm hoping we can have more… "family" meals like this."

Makoto couldn't help but giggle a little. Sae was really acting like the nice big sister she always wanted to have. Sae then signaled Ren to sit beside her. He refused because. he began helping Makoto with preparing a bit more food for breakfast for the three of them.

Makoto went close to Ren and whispered into his ear.

"You know… I always wondered what sis would say if I ever I had a boyfriend. I wondered if she would grill the poor fellow? But apparently… sis likes you…" Makoto had a wonderful smile on her face. Happiness obvious in the way she talked.

Ren smiled and whispered back.

"I'm glad I got past the interview." He said.

The both of them giggled.

"Hey. What's so funny you two?" Sae asked. Her eyebrow raised as she looked at the two behind the counter.

"Oh nothing sis! We're just thinking of things to make for breakfast." Makoto quickly said. But she couldn't help but giggle again after.

Sae couldn't help but sigh. She noticed how happy the two of them looked together. Her heart felt lighter, as she thought these two young people will probably turn up just fine in life. Bright futures now in their hands.

The rest of the morning became quite light-hearted as they enjoyed talking amongst themselves. In the future, the three of them would continue to end up talking like this over meals for years to come.