Author's note: I'm sooooo sorry for the delay! I have a mental block at the moment=( I don't know when I'll finish this fic, but I'll do my best to keep you guys entertained=)

Sorry for the weird symbols in the Chap 5....fanfiction.net had a problem.that's why......sorry!!! Well, thanks so much for your support! I love you all=) I better shut up now and let them take over=) Sit back and enjoy~~~

THE REAL YOU- You Are Not Alone

Kouji could feel the warmth of Izumi radiating into his body as he wrapped around the girl tighter, bringing her closer to him. He slowly opened his eyes as they broke their first kiss. "I found the answer..the feeling of being in love," the long-haired boy whispered. Izumi continued to look into his attractive blue eyes. She couldn't help but smiled. Kouji continued with a soft voice, "Izumi, I promise that I will protect you no matter what happens....even if it means my own life. I promise." Izumi laid her head on his chest and replied, "Oh. Kouji ...please also promise me that you won't leave me.." Kouji tightened his grip around the girl's waist, he whispered, "I won't leave you, I promise you."

His gaze moved to the shining moon above him. He sighed, "I used to stay up in the night and admire the beauty of moon alone.." Izumi tucked herself closer to the boy, he said softly, "You will never be alone from now on. I'm with you, Kouji. You are special, you know?" Kouji asked, "Why so?" Izumi giggled and replied, "You did have a hard armour around you, but when I break it through and see clearly, you are very different from your outside. You are caring, warm and not mentioning handsome, Kouji. You are quite a complex character." Kouji cradled the girl in his arms.

"You really think I am caring?" He asked the blonde girl. Izumi nodded, "Of course you are. It's not because you aren't caring, it's because some people don't get to know you well, Kouji." She rolled over so that her face was an inch apart from his. She leaned forward and kissed Kouji on the nose. "Have some sleep, this night would be my best," she whispered. Kouji smile and held his lover in his arms. He closed his eyes. Izumi listened to the calm breathing of Kouji and soon the both of them were asleep peacefully.

Surprisingly, Takuya was the first one to wake up the next morning. He stretched and yawned, "Big day today." He looked around and frowned, "Where's Kouji and Izumi?" He stood up and woke up the others from their sleep. "You mean, you can't see them here?" Kouichi's eyes enlarged and was obviously was anxious about the both of them. Takuya walked around and spotted the two of them lying down sleeping in a distance. They seemed to be having the most comfortable sleep ever.

Takuya couldn't help but smiled. Junpei walked up from behind. His gaze fell on Kouji and Izumi. Immediately, his rage was rising. He shouted, "HOW DARE-" Takuya covered the big boy's mouth before he woke up the two up with his curse. Takuya dragged him away. "Be quiet, would you?" Takuya whispered frustrated. Junpei yanked Takuya's hand away from his mouth and replied angrily, "But that jerk is sleeping with MY Izumi! I have to get MY Izumi back!!" As he was about to approach the direction of the sleeping Izumi and Kouji, Takuya blocked his way.

Kouji stirred and opened his eyes as the sunrays shone on the two of them. He turned his head and met Izumi's half opened eyes. Kouji smile warmly and whispered, "Morning." Izumi yawned and replied, "Such a nice sleep last night." Kouji raised his hand and brushed the falling strands of blond hair from her face. He leaned closer and planted a kiss on her forehead. He then sat up and said, "Well, I bet the others are awake by now." He turned his head to the direction where the others slept last night. He stood up and continued, "Come on, Izumi. Let's go back." Izumi nodded in reply and put back on her hat while Kouji slowly made his short way back. As the bandana boy was walking to Takuya's direction. He stopped dead in his track........

The leader said in a firm voice, "Junpei, look. What's a big deal Izumi is sleeping next to Izumi? They are not doing anything but just sleeping! Geez, big boy." Junepi shouted, "She is MY Izumi and I won't let anyone especially that jerk go that close to her!! Takuya, you won't understand." Takuya folded his arms across his chest and replied, "OK, OK, but why are you still calling Kouji a jerk? Isn't he your friend too?" Junpei replied, "Friend?!? To me, he's nothing but a JERK!" Takuya was shocked and as he was about to open his mouth, he stopped when he noticed the anger form the big boy's face ceased. Takuya paused and turned around slowly....there stood Kouji not far from the two of them. He was standing very still. His face was expressionless, but Takuya could see the hurt look on him. Kouji immediately looked away when he met Takuya's gaze.

The atmosphere was silent as Kouji quickly turned his back and approached his brother who was carrying the fruits for the breakfast. Takuya stood there and stared at Kouji's back. He muttered, "Kouji heard everything...." He couldn't think of what he should say to Kouji. Takuya sighed and walked away from Junpei, who too slowly walked back with his head down ashamed.

Kouji took an orange from Kouichi and peeled it without a word. Kouichi observed his brother for a while, but he couldn't see his expression clearly. Kouji's head was low and his long fringe covered his eyes. He still hadn't tie his bandana over his head. Kouichi paused and stared hard at his brother worriedly. He could sense something was wrong and something had hurt Kouji..but he couldn't figure what it was. For the first time, he was afraid to ask because he didn't want to make the matter worse. He watched Kouji as he slowly ate the roughly peeled orange with his head down.

By that time, everyone was eating breakfast without a sound somehow. Izumi side-glanced Tomoki and the child shrugged, hinting he didn't know what was wrong with the others. They finished eating finally and none of them spoke yet. Kouichi couldn't stand it anymore, he turned to Kouji who was next to him and asked, "Kouji, what's-" He was cut off when Kouji stood up and said with his usual cool voice, "Let's go and continue with what we are suppose to do in this world." He started to walk off with all if them staring at him. Kouichi frowned but lifted himself up and followed his brother. Takuya sighed and the others followed suit.

The leader quickened his pace until he reached Kouji. Kouji also accelerated, obviously not in a mood of talking to his best friend. Takuya grabbed hold of Kouji's arm which made the long-haired boy stopped. "Kouji,....I don't know what to say to you but..you are always our friend. Always," Takuya said. Kouji stared at the ground, neither did he pulled his arm away from his friend's grip nor did he looked up. He stared at the ground. Kouji shrugged, "I'm used to it anyway. People always call me a jerk, a lonewolf. I don't care after all." He finally lifted his face and forced a weak smile, but Takuya was not deceived that easily.

The Frontier leader replied, "How could anyone on earth don't mind if people call them a jerk while they're not? Kouji, don't try to cover up." Kouji met Takuya's gaze. He replied calmly, "I'm...I'm not trying to cover up, Takuya. It's just that I'm very used to it that it doesn't affect me anymore and plus, nobody can make friends with everyone," he continued in a whisper, "especially me..and I might be a jerk after all." Takuya said determinedly, "My best buddy is not a jerk. The Kouji I know is my friend, a true friend." Kouji stared at Takuya for a moment. He whispered, "Thanks, Takuya." Takuya beamed, "You're welcome, buddy." He gave a squeeze on Kouji's shoulder before they proceeded their endless journey.

TO BE CONTINUED.............

I'm sooooo sorry!!! Super sorry that there's just a tiny and crap bit of Kouzumi in this chap!!! Somehow, it has gone out of control and turned into a Takuya/Kouji friendship chap......please forgive me and don't get angry at me!!!!!

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