Author's Notes: I don't own Fushigi Yuugi and some characters are not part of Fushigi Yuugi.

"A-Auntie?" they all said in unison.

"Why yeah. It's the easiest way to call her now let's eat!" she said as the others followed.

They ate together and even talked many things. Amiboshi's Mom gets to know the new student better. But at first sight she is known to be quiet and shy. But learned confidence through her friends. Maybe you can say she's not quiet anymore. After that the five went to the rooftop waiting the clock will strike 12:00a.m.and then it will be January 1. While the other three talked, Padmae and Amiboshi we're also talking side by side. "So...do you have any plans to get yourself another girlfriend?" Padmae asked, more like teasing him.

"I-I don't know", he said, flushing and stammering. 'I even have a weird feeling about you'. "How about you? Will you let yourself fall?"

"Everybody moves on Amiboshi. Sure I'll let myself fall...as long as somebody will catch me", she replied with a laugh. He laughs along with her. He noticed how he get attached to her and even get along. And he even noticed the necklace he had given in the Christmas party.

"Glad you wear it". She looked at the thing where he was looking...the necklace.

"I like it", she said with a blush.

"Hey you two lovebirds!" Tasuki said. The two looked at them. "We're going to light up the fireworks".

"We'll just stay here", said Amiboshi.

"To spend a little time with Padmae eh Amiboshi?" Nuriko teased. His face flushed.

"Bro.I even have a crush on her", Suboshi said. Although what he said was part of the plan.

"Nani?!" the two said in unison.

"No-thing. We're going", he said as the two followed him.

"I don't believe my brother", Amiboshi said, a little irritated. Now this is really getting weird and his feelings are confused.

"Nanda?"

"Coz' I know he has a crush on Yui!"

"Oh..."was all she can say stupefied. "You're not jealous aren't you?" his eyes widened.

"Ye-I mean NO!" he had flushed faintly on what he said as Padmae chuckled. But they we're alarmed when fireworks were on the sky. Suboshi and the others light them up.

"Happy New Year!" they heard them below.

"It's January 1st", Padmae said as she stood up. She lost her balance and immediately Amiboshi had a hold on her.

"Hey watch it!" he said as he holds her. They look in each other's eyes for a while. But instantly look away.

"Thanks".

"Don't mention it. Be careful next time. Especially when you're on the rooftop". She had nodded her head on what he said as she looked at the fireworks. They we're all shouting very happily. But Amiboshi had taken a glance, Padmae's hand was holding her necklace.

After 30 minutes, Amiboshi and Padmae went down to go to their rooms and they met up with Suboshi and the others. "Padmae goodnight", Suboshi said as he blew a flying kiss. Padmae chuckled.

"Goodnight guys".

"Oyasumi-nasai", the other two said. Then they went to their room. Leaving Amiboshi and Padmae behind.

"Here", Amiboshi said handling his T-shirt to her.

"Huh?" she wondered.

"Extra shirt so that you have something to wear. Just return it afterwards", he explained.

"Sou desu ka".

"Oyasumi-nasai Padmae".

"Oyasumi-nasai Amiboshi". Amiboshi suddenly went to her and kiss her right cheek. He quickly went to his room. Padmae was standing dumbfounded. She bit her bottom lip and smiled. As Amiboshi was in his room he couldn't really sleep. He just kissed her. He never kissed a girl after he and his girlfriend broke up. He doesn't even understand why he gets jealous when Suboshi will be sweet to her. His thinking he was in love. He slapped his forehead. His brother loves her. If he ever loves her how will he ever tell it to her?

'It's just infatuation', Amiboshi thought trying to get some sleep. 'I'm not in love'. But if he wasn't how come his heart aches?

Another morning came and after breakfast Padmae had taken a bath and wore the shirt that Amiboshi let her borrowed. "Hey nice shirt!" Suboshi said. But he immediately noticed. "Hey that's my brother's shirt!"

"Hai", she replied. "What are you going to do?" They all looked at each other and shrugged. "You guys don't want to be bored now don't you?"

"Yeah coz' it's New Year!" Tasuki began. "And I'm getting bored...how about we'll play?"

"Nah my arms and legs are so tired! How about you Amiboshi any ideas?" Nuriko asked.

"None. I'll just go and get my flute-"

"Ah a good idea! We'll listen to you play Amiboshi!" Nuriko added.

"Oh okay. You better wait here", Amiboshi said as he went to get his flute. When he came back he sat next to Padmae. "So what song?"

"Anything that is sweet!" Tasuki replied.

"Are you thinking of food again huh Tasuki?" Suboshi asked.

"No of course NOT!"

"Anything that is soothing to hear. How's that Amiboshi?" Padmae suggested. He nodded and smile. He began to play his flute...a soothing and lovely sound. Actually he was playing the music of Unchained Melody. Padmae had found herself again looking at him as his eyes closed. Her heart was beating fast. She could feel herself flushing again. How come? That she and Amiboshi are just friends. Could it be...'No I don't believe I love him as in LOVE him. He's my friend'. Really? He is her friend but how come she feels guilt inside her heart anyway? As the song ended they cheered happily. "Kirei".

"Arigatou gozaimasu", Amiboshi replied looking into her eyes. She flushed faintly again as she look away.

"That was really nice! Like oh my love my darling. I hunger for your touch!" Tasuki said in a sing-song voice.

"Amiboshi tell your friends its lunch time!" their Mother called.

"Well at least it's lunch time! I think the world will be shattered into pieces if Tasuki will continue to sing!" Nuriko said sarcastically as they went to the table.

"Hey take it back!" Tasuki said, angrily. The others just laughed.

When it was 1:00p.m.the gang decided to go home. But not without a picture taking. First it was all of them taking their picture since the camera was automatic. An idea popped in Nuriko's mind. "Hey Suboshi and Padmae how about the two of you. I'll take your picture!"

"N-Nani?" Suboshi wondered. 'Another plan again'. Now Amiboshi doesn't like the plan.

"Okay you two, Suboshi stand behind Padmae", Nuriko ordered.

"L-Like this?" Suboshi said, nervously. Also flushing.

"Then put your arms around her waist". The two we're shocked.

"NANI?!"

"Just do it!" said Nuriko. Amiboshi was getting jealous. Now that just means...

"Okay smile!" Nuriko said as he clicks the camera. Suboshi was really close to Padmae and exactly hugged her, resting his chin on top of her shoulder. They smiled beautifully. ...Amiboshi maybe admitted to himself he really have fallen for her? How? He doesn't know. Or maybe they we're compatible that's why he liked her. But he couldn't love her coz' his brother love her...or so he thought. Tasuki whispered something to Nuriko after Padmae and Suboshi we're taken a picture. And Tasuki got a chair. "Now Amiboshi sit there".

"Nanda?" he asked.

"Just do it!" he didn't hesitate as he sat on the chair. He doesn't really feel good after he knew he had feelings for Padmae. "Then Padmae sit on his lap". Padmae blushed faintly. But she does what Nuriko says to her. "Amiboshi hugged her. Coz' I'm taking a picture of you two also". Amiboshi could feel he was blushing. She is sitting on his lap then he'll hug her...now who wouldn't blush?

"Is this fine?" he whispered to her. But at least he'll not see she's blushing too.

"Its fine", Padmae replied.

"A little closer Amiboshi", Nuriko added. The two we're flushing hard and Tasuki and Suboshi we're smirking. "Good. Okay smile!" they smiled...and Amiboshi smiled the best smile ever. He was hugging his secret love after all. Even Padmae realized that she was nervous when he hugged her. The picture taking was done.

"I think we better leave Amiboshi", Padmae said, turning to him.

"S-Sure", Amiboshi said, trying to hold his blush. Nuriko gave the camera to him.

"Be sure to get it develop. We'll see the pictures! Tell us if you have received them".

"Sure we will Nuriko!" Suboshi replied.

"Bye see you in school!" Tasuki said. The two said their goodbyes as the three left. Since Amiboshi realized that he had a little feelings for Padmae he asked his brother if he loves her.

"Hey Suboshi...do you...um...have feelings for Padmae?" he asked, but can't help but stammer. Suboshi replied him...but it's still part of the game.

"Yeah...I do love her". He left his brother leaving an evil smile on his face. He just can't wait to tell this to Nuriko and Tasuki. He had guessed that his brother have already fallen for Padmae...for he had asked the question they've been longing to hear.

To be continued...