Disclaimer: I still don't own Hana-Kimi, but I will continue to love the characters and write silly things about them for free :- ) Enjoy

Mizuki walked into her room and stretched. She couldn't wait to get out of the dress. Looking out the window she watched Sano and the others pat each others back and laugh. They looked like they were having fun. She longed to be as carefree as them, but she knew she had to be careful, specially wearing the costumes. I guess I should change. Maybe I can take Yuujiro for a walk when I am done! Smiling Mizuki shut the blinds and started to get undressed to change.

"Hey Izumi! Good job today! Thanks for practicing lines with Sekime and me. Get some rest tonight, okay?" Nakatsu patted Sano's back and trotted off to his room.

Shaking his head laughing Sano opened the room to his room only to stand in shock. Mizuki must have fell asleep while trying to get out of her costume as she lay asleep on his bunk with the dress half off her, exposing her panties. Oh my god! I can't go in there. Oh God! What if someone walks by! Looking around the halls nervously Sano stood frozen. I have to go in there. Quietly as he could Sano walked in, shut the door, and quickly locked it. Trying to avoid staring at the girl on his bed Sano felt himself start to lose control. Common Izumi! Get ahold of yourself. You know you can control yourself around her. You've been doing it for a long time now…Although I have never seen her in panties… NO! I need to get her covered up. Sano held his head and groaned.

"Mmm, Sano…" Mizuki tossed a little in her sleep, rolling over so her back faced Sano.

Staring at her exposed black panties, Sano quickly grabbed a blanket and tossed it gently over the girl. I wonder if she has a bra to match…What the hell am I thinking. Anger at himself quickly replaced the other emotions as Sano stormed into the bathroom to take a long cold shower. Bracing against the wall of the shower, Sano let the cold water run down his body.

KNOCK KNOCK

Sano's head shot up as he heard someone knocking on their room door. Without thinking Sano rushed out the shower, wet and naked, and ran to the door to shush whoever it was. Hoping Mizuki was still asleep he opened their door to see Kayashima standing there. Realizing he was naked Sano ran back into the shower leaving the door ajar enough for Kayashima to get inside.

Walking in and shutting the door Kayashima realized that Mizuki was asleep on Sano's bunk. He has to put up with a lot doesn't he? He's got an amazing control.

Sano walked out wrapped in a towel he gestured for Kayashima to wait for him as he put on pants, "Let's walk and talk." Sano made sure to take his key and lock the door behind them.

"Did Ashiya fall asleep in costume?" Kayashima watched as Sano made sure the door wouldn't open.

"How did you know?"

"Why else would you lock in your sleeping roommate?" Laughing Kayashima shook his head, "Anyway I am here because I think I know who poisoned our Sake."

"Who?"

"There has been a second year dorm three boy following Ashiya recently. He is very suspicious. I don't like how he has been following him. He has an evil aura about him."

"Who's evil?" a voice behind them startled the teens.

Sano turned around ready to attack, "What is your name?"

"My name? It doesn't matter. I am taking matters into my own hands. If it's because of me we win, Oscar will be so proud of me." The teen smiled and turned his attention to Kayashima, "You need to stay out of other's business before there is another accident. And if either of you try to stop me, Ashiya will pay for it." Laughing the teen disappeared out the dorm doors.

"What the hell?" Sano smashed his fist into the wall.

"Sano…It's okay, we will just have to protect Ashiya. We know Nakatsu will help us with that." Kayashima tried to comfort his friend.

"We need to warn Ashiya to be careful, but he won't listen." Sano started back towards their room.

"Maybe we should talk to Umeda?" Kayashima suggested.

"We will think about it…For now let's just protect Ashiya." Sano offered his hand to his friend, "Thank you Kayashima."

Laughing Kayashima shook Sano's hand before hugging him, "You're welcome. I will always be there to help protect my friends."

Sano walked into the room to see Mizuki still sleeping peacefully on his bed. It's so hard to pretend I don't know, and to protect her all at once. But I can't let her slip away. I must keep her at my side at all times. Sano sat down on the bunk next to her and slid his fingers through her hair. Her hair…so soft.

"Sano?" Mizuki yawned, "What's going on?"

"Ah, nothing. You might want to change out of the costume before you sleep though." Sano smiled at the worried face of his roommate.

"I fell asleep in this stupid costume because I can't get it off alone. It's too tight." Mizuki sat up still dazed from sleep.

You idiot, you shouldn't just admit that to anyone! "Don't say those kinds of things to others. But…Do you want me to help you?" What did I just offer? If I get the dress off of her…what's underneath… Sano felt himself blush as he realized what he said.

"Uhh, Sano…" Mizuki realized what it would mean.

"Hang on," Sano quickly got up and shut off the lights, "Once it's off you'll be going to sleep anyway right?" It's worse for me with the lights off…but maybe she will be more comfortable.

"Um, sure. I guess it's okay now. I just don't want to bother you." Mizuki stood up from the bed and shyly turned around so her back was facing Sano, "I can't reach the back to pull it off."

Sano could feel his face heat up even in the dark, "I am going to reach for you now, so I don't startle you, I can't see anything." I hope I don't upset her. I don't want to grab the wrong area…

"Okay," Mizuki felt Sano's hand touch her shoulder blades, "Okay just grab the bottom of the dress and pull it over my back please."

Sano remembered the dress was up around her waist when she was in bed; he lightly traced his hands down her back towards her hips. Both teens felt goose bumps but hoped the other wouldn't notice. When he reached the edge of the dress he slid his fingers under the hem to get ahold of the dress. Holding his breath he slowly pulled the dress up over her back. Feeling is fingers drag across her skin was causing him to lose concentration.

"This is really stupid, I can't get out of a dumb costume without help, I am sorry Sano!" Mizuki felt the dress stop as it was harder to pull over her small breasts.

The dress is stuck. But why….Oh god. Sano felt his hormones fighting his common sense as he realized just why the dress wasn't going over her shoulders. He fought off the indecent thoughts as she got the dress loose and they pulled it over her head. Well she wasn't wearing a bra…

"Thank you Sano! I am so sorry." Mizuki folded the dress quickly and walked towards the bathroom, without thinking she opened the door to reveal the bathroom light was on.

Sano felt his breath catch in his throat at the dark figure of the naked Mizuki. Before she could do anything she turned around to see Sano already in bed with the blanket over his head. That was too close! Thank you Sano.

Sano held his face in his hands trying to calm his raging body down. If I don't avoid these situations right now I don't know if I can keep control of myself.

Hope you are enjoying the story, more to come soon ^_^
Poor poor Sano, always tormented by Mizuki without her even realizing it ^_^