Hiroyasu made an appointment for Hideki to get his stitches out the next day. They had to wake up early to get going, since the appointment was scheduled for eight o'clock. Hiro woke the boy up, trying to be as gentle about doing so as possible, because he could tell that Hideki was still very much asleep.

Meanwhile, Hideki was having a dream of sorts. At first, it was a very strange dream. He was sitting with Hiro out at a restaurant somewhere. However, it wasn't just the two of them. They were with Hiro's parents.

To Hideki, they both seemed like nice people, and his boyfriend appeared to be very close with them. Something was definitely amiss though. His parents didn't know that the two of them were dating, and all he could see was their smiles. Their eyes didn't show any emotion. Hiro was sitting next to him, so he didn't look to see if he had the same look spread across his face. In fact, he was afraid to. It was beginning to make him very uneasy, but he was afraid to act scared. They weren't doing anything that was technically scary. They were just smiling brightly at him. As he started to shrug it off, he felt something on his head. He reached up to his forehead, but nothing was there.

He felt it again, but there was still nothing on him. The third time he felt the sensation appear, he turned around, got up, and then felt a rock pelt him in the back severely. The boy couldn't even tell where it had come from. By the time he was finished turning around, all he saw was Hiro's parents starting at him with blank smiles plastered to their faces. The baker started to get up slowly, but before he turned to face Hideki, the boy woke up.

"NO!" Hideki screamed, panting heavily. Sweat was pouring down his face and back. He looked at Hiro, who was sitting in front of him on the bed with an extremely concerned face.

"Hideki, what's going on?" The man asked.

"I-I had a bad dream? Yes, I guess it was only a dream," said the boy, as the color began to return to his face.

"You looked like you were in pain! I thought something was happening to you," the baker said. "What was the nightmare about? Though if you don't want to talk about it right now, don't feel that you must."

Hideki told the man about what had happened in the dream as they were on the way to the doctor's office. They got in Hiro's car, and immediately after pulling out of the apartment complex parking area, rain started pouring down from the heavy sky in bucket loads. The baker listened to Hideki tell him about his dream, but not once did the man connect anything from the dream to reality.

"It could have been the sudden change in weather," the taller man said.

"You think that could be an explanation as to why I had that dream?" Hideki asked.

"Yes, it's possible," his boyfriend replied.

"I've never once heard you mention your parents before. Are they still alive?" The boy asked, still trying to figure out why he had such an unsettling dream.

The man paused for a moment, as if he was thinking of what to say. "I haven't talked to my parents since they found out I was getting divorced many years ago."

"Oh... I see," said the smaller male, not knowing what or what not to ask.

"I'm not certain on why they won't speak to me, but I'm pretty sure it's because they found out why I got divorced," the man continued.

"Is that because you realized you didn't like women? Something that as silly as that?" The boy suggested.

"Yes, initially that was what seemed to upset them, however I was their only male child so they wanted me to carry on the family name, and that probably won't happen, which is fine with me, but apparently not with them."

"That really sucks. Look at how far you've come though! They are missing out," said the boy.

"Thanks, Hideki. I'm alright with it though, I've been over them not wanting to contact me for a long time, so it doesn't really bother me much anymore."

By that time, they were at the medical complex. It was still pouring rain. Hiro pulled out an umbrella from under his seat, and got out of the car to hustle over to help Hideki get out. They both huddled under the massive black umbrella, trying to avoid getting wet.

The doors opened automatically as the couple stepped inside. Hiroyasu retracted the umbrella and folded it up, sticking it in one of the pockets of his raincoat. Hideki walked up to the window where a secretary was sitting.

"Hideki Motosuwa," the boy said.

The woman pulled up his information quickly, and told him to wait a few minutes. Hideki turned around and saw that Hiro was taking off his wet coat and hanging it up to dry on a hanger near the door.

"Let me have yours as well, Hideki," the man said, politely taking his boyfriend's jacket.

"Thanks," he replied.

They both sat down in the waiting room in adjacent chairs. Hiroyasu held the boy's hand gently as they waited. Eventually, the woman called Hideki's name, and sent him through a door that led to one of the rooms down a long, twisting hallway.

"Good luck," his boyfriend said, discreetly kissing the top of the boy's hand as he got up.

"Thank you," said Hideki, smiling. "I'll be back when the're out."

After the boy's stitches were out, he and the baker went over Chiroru for a few hours and opened the place up. When they arrived, Hiroyasu told the teen to close his eyes for a moment, and then presented him with a present wrapped in white paper and green ribbon.

"Is this for me?" The boy asked, in surprise.

"Yes! I had it specially made for you, so I hope it fits."

The boy opened it and unfolded the cloth to find that it was an adorable apron with his name on it. It was tan, and across the top were three embroidered sunflowers surrounding the word "Hideki."

"Thank you so much, Hiro! This is the cutest gift ever! I love it," said the teen. The man put it on him and tied the string in the back.

Hideki ran the front while Hiroyasu worked in the back. Every so often, the man would come out holding a tray of different pastries for the boy to put away in the refrigerated glass dessert cases.

"You look so cute," The man said, before going back into the kitchen.

"Now that my stitches are out, I'm all yours" the boy said, playfully.

Hiroyasu blushed, realizing that he technically didn't have to be as delicate with Hideki anymore. "You got that right," he replied, grinning.

A few minutes later it got busy, and customers were starting to trickle in faster. The boy had gotten to know Chiroru very well, and he knew where almost everything was. Even when there was a line of people waiting, he was able to make it move much faster and much more efficiently than he had originally been able to. Upon noticing the sudden rush, the baker came out for a few minutes to help Hideki, but noticed that he had everything more or less, under control. He finished up the stocking while his boyfriend rang up each customer.

When it got quiet again, Hideki and Hiro were straightening up the store while the last batch of pound cake was in the oven. The sky had cleared up, and it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon. An old, dusty pickup truck pulled up in front of the window. At first Hideki didn't know who would be stopping, because there weren't parking spaces on the side of the street that Chiroru sat on, but then he recognized the driver.

Miss Hibiya got out of the truck. She was dressed sort of like a carpenter, with a pair of overalls on and her hair pulled back into a ponytail. Hideki went outside to see what she was doing.

"Hey Hideki!" The landlady said, cheerfully. "Guess what I finished?"

The boy looked in the bed of the truck and saw a big, flat, rectangular shaped object covered by a sheet. "Is that the new sign?" Hideki asked excitedly.

"You bet!" The woman said, with an equally upbeat tone of voice. "Can you help me get it out so I can go park somewhere? I love that apron, by the way. It looks great on you!"

"Sure," the boy said. "And thanks, Hiro got it for me!" He added, as the two of them lifted the heavy piece out of the truck's bed.

"I'll be right back, so stay right here," Miss Hibiya said.

When she came back, Hideki was still standing on the sidewalk, propping up the covered sign so it wouldn't get damaged. The woman went inside to get Hiroyasu.

"Oh my goodness!" The baker said, as Chitose unveiled her newest creation. "It's... Absolutely beautiful," he said, almost speechless.

The sign had a very classy design, and was carved out in the middle where the Eiffel Tower appeared. The silhouette of a couple was underneath it, just like in the original sketches, however this time it looked almost as if the two people were both male, or at least it could go either way. The border of the sign was carved out as well, with notches in each corner. It said "Chiroru" in the most beautiful script Hiro had ever seen. The background was a dusty shade of pink, as was the previous sign.

"Let's put this up right away!" The baker declared. He went into the storage room behind the kitchen and got his ladder and a toolbox.

The man began to unscrew the old sign above the awning with a drill. Miss Hibiya held the ladder while Hideki helped him take it down carefully. Then, they got the new sign and erected it in its new place.

The three friends stood back and looked at it. "This is amazing, Miss Hibiya," said Hideki. "You really made this? I know you could draw and paint, but I didn't know you knew how to work with wood and had the right tools to make something like this." The boy was very impressed, and also very proud of her.

"Yes, I don't mess around with art! I even got my truck out for this, and put on my work clothes. I hope I don't get stopped by a policeman, because the registration has been expired for a couple of years! I'd better get going soon," the woman chuckled.

"I'm giving you a huge sum for this job. This is professional artistry and design here, and deserves much more than what we agreed on," Hiroyasu said, handing Miss Hibiya an envelope.

"No need. Your friendship, and especially being there for me the other day is what drove me to get this project done so fast. That is something I don't think I'll ever be able to repay you for. Both of you," the landlady said, trying not to tear up. "Just promise me you'll always take care of each other," she continued.

Miss Hibiya hugged Hideki first, still trying not to cry, but when she felt him hug her back, she couldn't stop the tears. "I love you, Hideki. I'll always be here for you no matter what."

"You have me forever on your side as well. Hiro and I will take care of each other, and we will also take care of you. I love you too, and I want you to always know that, and I want you to be happy again," Hideki said, as he stood facing the woman, holding her shoulders steady. He looked her right in the eyes.

"Thank you." Chitose replied.

Then, she turned to the baker, and hugged him as well. "I haven't known you as long as Hideki has, but I can surely see how far you've come. If you enjoy graphic design, I want you to pursue it, and I'm honored that your first job was for Chiroru. More importantly, I am your friend too, and I can't imagine us ever drifting apart," said Hiroyasu.

When they were finished, Miss Hibiya had a broad smile across her face. She waved to her friends from her truck as she sped off down the road back to the apartment complex.

By now, it was getting late, so Hideki helped his boyfriend close Chiroru for the day. Afterwards, Hiro suggested that they go on their date early.

"You mean tonight? Out to dinner? All dressed up?!" Hideki exclaimed, his voice growing more and more excited with each word.

"Yes!" Hiroyasu beamed.

They stopped at Hideki's apartment so he could get dressed, and then drove over to Hiro's place so he could change clothes as well. The boy was wearing a tight black vest, and even remembered his pocket watch and chain to accent the look he was going for. He combed his usually somewhat messy hair, and then helped the baker adjust his bow tie. They both looked like they were about to attend a formal wedding.

"You look stunning," Hideki said, taking in the full view of his boyfriend. He was wearing a sleek, shimmering black suit, and even had a top hat to go with it.

"Thanks, you look handsome as well, Hideki! And pretty damn sexy," he replied. "Should I wear the hat?" The man asked, trying it on.

"Yeah! It looks fancy, like something from yesteryear, just like my pocket watch!" The boy said.

"Haha, well good! We're going to a very high end place tonight, called Le Ciel de la Nuit! It's a french restaurant on the top floor of a tall building across town. I've only been there once, and that was because as a student back when I was in culinary school, I was required to critique a renowned restaurant's food as an extra credit assignment. If I hadn't done that extra credit, I may not have passed the class, come to think of it."

Hideki's eyes lit up in even more excitement. "I've never been to a fancy restaurant before. You didn't need to plan on such an expensive place to take me. I would have been fine with just a diner or something."

"But I want to bring you here! I think you'll really like it," said the baker. "Plus, I wouldn't want to go with anyone other than you."

When the two men went downstairs, a hired driver was waiting for them at the curb standing by a silver Rolls Royce. They walked out holding hands, and got in.

"Hiro, what on Earth? Is this a Rolls Royce? Why are you doing this?" Hideki asked.

"I thought you would like it. I just wanted our first official dinner date to be special," the man said, slightly put down.

"I do like it! I love it! I just feel bad that you went through all of this for me. I wish I could do the same for you, but I don't have enough money to," the boy sulked.

"Listen Hideki, I love you, and I don't want you to feel bad at all. I just want you to enjoy yourself, and feel special, because to me you are my world."

"I love you too, Hiro! No one has ever treated me so well before. I don't really know how to react. I promise I'll have fun, but only if you do too."

"It's a deal then," the man said, as his smile returned.

The driver got in and started the car. It was so smooth and didn't even feel like they were in a moving vehicle as it drove. The interior was made of red leather, and there was lots of room. When they got to the restaurant, the driver opened the door for the couple. Hiroyasu and Hideki stepped out and went inside to take the elevator all the way up to the top floor.

When they were finally at the restaurant, the two males walked inside, and waited to be seated. It was getting dark out, and the stars were almost visible. The entire ceiling of the restaurant was made of glass. The view was breathtaking. In one corner of the dining room, there was a grand piano. Seeing this, Hideki remembered that although it had been a while since he'd last played, he wanted to show Hiro his talent. Before they sat down at their table, Hideki pulled the man over next to the piano, and sat down at the bench.

"I'm going to play you a song, Hiro."

Hideki played him a song that he would never forget. It was timeless. The teen's hands gracefully glided over the black and white keys, showing that he knew more than just the basics of piano. Hiroyasu had no idea that Hideki knew how to play. He was entranced by the boy's music, and completely felt himself get lost in it.

"Hideki... That was beautiful..."

"I love you, Hiro," the younger male said, as he stood up and kissed the man on the lips. He was crying. "Don't cry, babe. I've been waiting a long time for an opportunity like that."

"I'm sorry... You are beautiful, Hideki. I never want to lose you. I love you so much," he said, looking into the boy's deep eyes and returning the kiss.

Neither of them had noticed, but everyone in the restaurant stood up and began clapping for them. They turned towards each other once more and smiled.

I tried so hard at this chapter. I love you Hylianshadow86! You better love this! I cried a little bit!