Disclaimer: Even though Kei and Yuu are locked in my closet, the rest of Marmalade Boy is not mine.

Chapter 3

Two bodies woke up in complete satisfaction the next morning. Neither of them was aware of where the ship's new destination was. They got dressed for the first day of their second honeymoon.

"Yuu, today let's watch the sunset over the water."

He laughed, "That's so far away! Let's wait until evening to talk about the sunset. Right now, I want you to hand-feed me some breakfast."

Miki looked at him and giggled, "I can't believe how much we've changed after getting married. Before we had to hide everything we were doing from everyone. Now it's the complete opposite."

He wrapped his arms around her, "That's because there was a time when I thought you were my sister!"

She pinched his nose, "Don't remind me. You know if that hadn't happened, then we wouldn't be here now."

Yuu kissed her ear, "What? I missed that. You think I'm a hunk now?"

She teased him, "Well, you know, no matter what changes, my love for you will never change."

Yuu kissed her lips, "That's good. I wouldn't know where to go for kisses if your feelings did change."

She lightly punched his chest in disappointment.

He changed his sentence, "I meant I love you, too! Honest!"

They stood, hand in hand, looking over the railing of the ship. The water looked deep. Miki got a thrill just staring at the nothingness the water showed her. Yuu closed his eyes and leaned against Miki, letting the sounds of water send his mind into a reverie. Suddenly, the ship made a sudden stop. Passengers fell to the floor, losing their balance. Screams filled the air, and crew members shouted for order. A voice came over the speakers.

"Attention passengers, we apologize for the sudden jolt. The situation is under control, with the help of our crew members. Please continue about your cruise."

Miki and Yuu had fallen with some other passengers. When they got up, Miki was the first to see him.

"Kei!"

Yuu turned around to face the man who almost took Miki away from him. Both men looked at each other with jealousy.

Kei spoke first, "Miki, Yuu, how are you?"

Yuu wrapped Miki in his arms, "We're fine. Miki, let's go get some breakfast. I'm starving."

Miki seemed unsure of her position between her husband and her ex-boyfriend. Noticing their wedding bands, Kei grabbed Miki's arm and pulled her to him.

"I believe she is under the protection of your name in her marriage. There is no need to avoid me."

Yuu sighed, "I am not avoiding you. Why don't we eat together, instead?"

Kei smiled, "Sure."

Miki felt as if she and Yuu had just been tricked.

At the breakfast table, Yuu brought orange juice and toast for Miki and himself. Kei sat with a plate of cream cheese and two bagels with a cup of tea.

Kei started the conversation, "Are you both still children? Orange juice and toast is what Miki used to have for breakfast in high school!"

Yuu regarded him with a quiet sense of ferocity.

"Where did you hear that?"

Miki put her hand over her husband's.

Kei gave a smug shrug, "I was her boyfriend for some time. I wouldn't forget important details about my girlfriend."

Miki shook her head, "Kei, please. That's in the past now. I love Yuu."

As if she needed to prove her love for him, she took Yuu's face in her hand and kissed it. Yuu turned beet red.

"I see your love is as strong as ever if you can still make him blush with your kiss."

In anger, Yuu slammed his hand on the table, unlike himself.

"This is NOT a competition of who loves Miki more, Kei!"

"Ah, but I didn't say that I STILL loved her, Yuu."

This time, Miki slammed the back of her palm against his cheek.

"I would appreciate it if you didn't talk about me like an object. I'm sitting right here! Thanks for having breakfast with us, but I sincerely hope that we don't see you again while on this cruise."

Flustered, Miki walked out, leaving Yuu to run off behind her. When they reached their cabin, Miki locked it and walked right into Yuu's open arms. Then, she let her cries become audible.

"Miki, what's wrong? Why are you crying? He didn't say anything to upset you, did he?"

Miki kept silent. Honestly, she didn't know why she was so hurt. But seeing Kei again, she was reminded of her time with him. When he announced that he didn't love her, she felt disappointed. Why did he go out with her then, if he didn't love her? Was the time spent together worthless to him? Then why did he reveal that little bit of information with the orange juice and toast? She only cried harder at the thought. Yuu was a complete loss for words. How could he comfort his wife if she wouldn't tell him what was wrong? So, he did the only thing he knew how to, and that was to make her tears stop.

"Miki, remember when we first met? Our parents were getting a divorce to swap marriage partners?"

Miki ignored him. What was he trying to say?

"You wore this girly dress with a childish sweater? Even your hairstyle was like a child!"

Miki turned back to hit him, but he grabbed her hand.

"Miki, even so, you stopped my heart."

Miki sniffed, "Yuu! You stopped my heart too! I'm so happy you felt that way!"

Yuu hushed her, "Everyone remembers a moment that someone or something makes their heart race. Miki, you are the only one who can make my heart race."

Finally, Miki's tears had ebbed.

"Yuu, you're the best."

"Really? Now how would you like to thank me?"

Her voice turned sultry, "How would you like to be thanked?"

"I can think of a way…"

She wrapped her arms around him, "I like the way you think, Maatsura Yuu."

The next morning, Miki woke up to a strange pair of arms holding her.

"Yuu?"

The owner of those arms stirred and held her closer.

She screamed, "KEI! Get out!"

Kei jumped out of her bed, fully clothed, laughing. Then, he walked up to her, ignoring her screams and kissed her. Silence took over her.

"Thank you for allowing me to sleep with you, Miki!"

Miki didn't answer him. Kei left, pleased with the blush that covered Miki's cheeks. Outside, he whistled and hi-fived Yuu.

"She's all yours, Prince Charming. You heard her reaction."

"Thanks, Kei. I owe you one."

When Yuu entered, he found his wife, trembling and distraught.

"Miki! What happened?"

She turned to look at him, "Yuu…Kei…"

"What did Kei do? Are you alright?"

"Yuu…"

Suddenly, a great jolt shook the ship. Miki fell into Yuu's arms, which instinctively wrapped around her. Another jolt rocked the ship, but it was harder this time. The force was so great that the couple were sent sliding to the other side of the room. Miki cried Yuu's name in fear, but got no response. Her mind was thrown into a panic when his hold on her loosened. The ship had finally stopped the shaking, but it left an unconscious man in the arms of the woman who loved him. She propped him up a little to find the tip of a long sword sticking out from his stomach. The handle was protruding from his upper back. She called his name, begging him to wake up. Then, she shook him to wake him up, and finally let out a heart-wrenching scream. No one came in to see what was wrong, since they had their own injured. The only person who came rushing in was the one who had just left.

"Kei! For God's sake, help me wake Yuu up!"

Kei ran to her husband, who just let his eyes flutter for a moment.

He took his last breath, "Mi…ki…I….love you…"

Tears welled up in her eyes and spilled over his face, "I love you too, Yuu! Wake up!"

Kei put two fingers to the sides of Yuu's neck.

"Miki, he's dead. I'm so sorry."

Denial set in, "NO! He's not dead! He would never leave me! You're a liar!"

Kei didn't know how to comfort this woman who was crying uncontrollably for the man she loved and lost. There was no announcement over the speakers over what happened, like last time. Kei smiled seeing this emotional side of Miki. He had never seen her like this. She was fragile and delicate. Before, she would be able to drown herself in Yuu's arms, but now his arms would never pull her body close to him again. Kei felt too many conflicting emotions inside to sort out his feelings. But, he knew the one thing he wouldn't do was leave her alone. Miki would definitely try to join him. She was completely dependant on the man. Kei felt the same jealousy come back to him when he was her boyfriend. Within moments, a member of the crew came in and asked if anyone was hurt.

Kei jumped at him, "You have a dead man already! You're too late!"

The crewmember looked over his shoulder and pointed at Miki, "Sir, that lady is trying to kill herself! Please let me take care of this!"

Kei dropped him and turned around to find Miki holding a glassy piece from the mirror to her stomach, looking at Yuu. He ran up to her and tried to grab her hand. Surprised, she turned to look at him and accidentally let that shard impale his hand. Kei let out a scream of pain. Miki froze in terror, as their eyes met. The crewmember rushed to Kei and grabbed a tight hold of his wrist.

"Sir, I'm going to radio for medical help, but I need to pull that glass out. Can you hold still?"

Kei's voice was low, "Ok."

He turned to Miki, "Ma'am, I'll need you to hold his other hand down."

Reluctantly Miki agreed. Kei had to control all his rage from beating the man to a pulp. Miki had no strength to hold his hand, and both men knew that. If Kei thrashed around or swung his arm, Miki would be sent flying to the other side of the room. Therefore, the crewmember was counting on Kei's kindness and Miki's gender. While holding Kei's arm down, Miki noticed that he wasn't struggling to move, but his other arm was trying to move about with all his strength. When the piece was pulled out, the crewmember wrapped his hand tightly in a handkerchief and called for medical help. Then, he left to see to the other passengers. Miki left Kei's side and went back to Yuu. Kei stared at Miki who was stroking Yuu lovingly and whispering something to him.

Both of their heads perked up when a shout rang loud and clear, "Abandon ship! Abandon ship!"

Kei took a hold of Miki's arm, "Let's go."

The Miki he always remembered returned to him, "Not without Yuu."

Kei bent down and pulled the sword out. Next he picked up Yuu and threw him over his shoulders. Finally, with determination shining in his eyes, he stretched his hand out to her again.

"Let's go find a safe place to bury him."

Miki shook her head and took a hold of his hand. Together they stepped outside where a fiery chaos awaited them.