Disclaimer: I wish they were mine... but they're not

A/N: I feel so sadistic after writing that :(

Quick word to the reviewer:

RemiRobin: Really? Since when have you been learning it? (I'm curious, I know lol) Anyway, I hope it helps you to progress, even just a bit :)

Melissa Brite: I'm glad you do^^

Kayla-chan1990: Thank you^^ I like to try different things from time to time, I'm glad you like it^^ But Kuro's always adorable^^

Tuliharja: Oh, yes, Ash and Fai did talk lol I even think they talked quite a lot! It's just that, maybe, they didn't talk about those things… I don't think Fai could have told Ashura about his real name: he would be too afraid Ashura would reject him for hiding it, really. But as you said, it wouldn't be as important for Kurogane :)
Ah, I think I understood what you meant^^ And so, the answer is yes (unless I misunderstood you, but I don't think so). But you know, there's a Gay Church in the US (well, some places at least) so some Same Gender couple can marry religiously^^
But seriously, Fai in a wedding dress? Oh, I bet he's love to do it for the Gay Pride parade lol Though if he were to marry religiously, he would most likely just wear a white costume :)
And OMG, did I create a Fandom for YuuixTomoyo?! (Note that I would be absolutely proud if that were the case lol) And yes, a baby! (And several others!) Tomoyo's such a mother in my mind! She's bound to have at least three children!
And it is Easier for me to put Tomoyo & Yuui together because Yuui doesn't pretend to hate Tomoyo, and she doesn't try to evade attachment! It's much easier to get people together when they're a bit compliant ;)
Ah, I forgot to mention ages in the previous Chapter, sorry So, Fai, Tomoyo, Touya Yuui & Yukito were 29, Kuro, Chii & Sayoran were 19 and Sakura was 17. I hope I helps^^ Kuro lives with Chii and Sayoran because it was closer to their respective schools than the Daidoujis' house (or than Sayoran) and living together was cheaper and more pleasant than all on their own^^ But Sakura still lives at her father's, because she's not of age yet.
And yeah, seeing as the story was back in the US it felt only normal to me to insert some part about the one twin who had remained there. :)
… Oh yeah, very, very dark clouds. *evil laugh*
Yes, Tsubasa does mean Fai and Yuui :) Then again, it doesn't exclude Chii or Sayoran. And yes, of course, they have noticed… At least Chii noticed and she couldn't help helping Sayoran to find out.
And considering your question about this chapter, well… here is the answer^^

Thanks a lot to all of you, anonymous readers and people who added this story on their favorite and/or alert list, even without leaving a review!

20 Consequences Of An Happy Hour.

When Kurogane counted the days that evening, he realized Fai had been living with Chii, Sayoran and him for nearly six months… six long months, full of fake smiles and laughter, full of hidden secrets and mock honesty.
Fai had changed so much, even Sakura had noticed it! Not that she was stupid or anything like that, but generally she needed time to realize when people changed. In this case, she hadn't needed it.

Maybe it was just Kurogane, but these six months had seemed awfully long and tiresome. For some reason, he hadn't had a proper night's sleep since Fai had moved in, and he was still unable to figure out why, which bothered him to no end… especially since he needed to work harder than ever for his first year of College.
That night, a chilly December night, he had been stuck to his computer again, trying to finish his homework for the next day –he wanted to teach Japanese history, and he wanted to be a good teacher. When he was finally done, around midnight, he decided it was time he removed his earphone and had a shower before he tried to get some sleep…

What he hadn't counted on was the presence of a very drunk, very cheerful and very half-naked Fai in the bathroom.

"What the…?!"

Kurogane couldn't finish his sentence: Fai had already lunged forward and grabbed his neck, leaning on the younger man's broad chest.

"Hyuuuuu!" He breathed on Kurogane's clavicle, "I knew I should have eaten more soup… now Kuro-Baby's taller than me!"

"I am not Kuro-Baby!" the brunet answered, keeping his tone low, "I'm nineteen, when will you stop calling me those stupid nicknames, damnit?"

"But, Kuro-Piiiiiiii! They're so funnyyyyyyy!" Fai sing-sung.

"No, they're not! Stop it!"

"Kuro-Meaniiiiiiiiiiie!"

Fai attempted to straighten himself, but alcohol got the better of him and he tripped, causing Kurogane to fall with him. They landed with a dull thud on the white, cold floor, Fai giggling and Kurogane desperately praying he was too drunk to notice he was blushing.

"What are you doing exactly?" Kurogane finally asked, more resigned than angry.

"I'm celebrating!" Fai hiccupped. "Or at least I have been celebrating and now, I'm having fun with you!"

"I'm not your damn toy!" the younger man growled, pushing Fai aside. "Besides, it's not what I asked! What are you doing here in the U.S when you should be with your husband in Germany?"

"I told you we changed our plans! He knows it's better to start here if I want a chance of having an international carrier as a rock band member!"

"And so his great encouragements are the reason why he never phones you despite his having followed you for years when you were in an orchestra?"

Kurogane could have sworn that for one second, Fai's mask had slipped, and the blond had looked like he wanted nothing more than collapse and cry as long as he could. But then, in the blink of an eye, the inevitable plastic smile was back, and it ached even more to see it.

"Well you know, Ashura's a busy man! We communicate mainly by mail. Why, you're worried for me Kuro-Tan?"

"You wish! And get up! You're not a carpet for Christ's sake!"

Fai obediently got to his feet, but he immediately tripped and all Kurogane could do was catching him up before he hit the floor. He kept Fai close to him a bit longer than necessary, his nostrils flooded with the blonde hair's scent, almost hidden by the perfume of cigarettes and cocktails.

"So, why have you been drinking?"

"Because it was a happy hour!"

"You mean the Happy Hour of the bar?"

"Nooooooo, Kuro-Silly!" Fai answered in a slurred voice, "T'was an happy hour because we got a contract! With Tsubasa!"

"Really?"

"Yeaaaah! Yamato Ishida, who sings for The Wolves, he's an old friend of ours… (hiccup) he offered us to be their first part!"

"And that's why you're coming home completely drunk?

"Ah, but Kuro-miiiiiii! We had to celebrate!"

"Yeah, sure. Anyway, where's Chii?"

"At the bar with Yuui and Sayoran… they're still celebrating!"

"And you left them because?"

"Oh, I was just tired." Fai said, his head lower than it used to be.

"Pity you're tired right tonight."

"Yeah, I know."

Fai tried to laugh, but it came out as sort of half sob, and Kurogane sighed. He got a towel out of the closet and threw it to Fai's face, before turning to the door.

"Have a shower. You stink of cigarette… and don't you make it a habit."

"Oh, don't worry Kuro-rin, now that we're getting started with Tsubasa, I won't bother you for much longer."

"You're drunk." The brunet snapped, angry at Fai for thinking he was a nuisance. "You speak nonsense."

Once again Fai half laughed, half sobbed, and Kurogane left the bathroom without further ado.

As he walked to his bedroom, taking in the various signs of Fai's presence in the flat –white flowers on a countertop, a clean pile of plates, a leather jacket carelessly forgotten on the back of a chair- Kurogane couldn't help but wonder at the disastrous consequences of a single 'Happy' Hour.

End of Consequences Of An Happy Hour.

Next Chapter: Phone Call. Try and guess who called!