Eyow!! I'm here again! Sorry for not updating lately. I was just kind of disappointed because there's only one review... Oh well, at least there's one! Looking at the brighter side... Yey! No one hated my first chapter!!!! Meaning- it's good, right?! Huh?! Anyways, I would like to thank sHInIgAmI014 for the review, I'm glad you liked it! On with the story!!!

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Recap

Surprised as he was, Yukito cheerfully walked towards the group and offered his hand to Nobunaga for a handshake.

"You're Shido Nobunaga, right? I'm Tsukishiro Yukito, nice to meet you." Yukito greeted quite over excitedly. "You really did very well in our game, Shido-san... I was very impre—"

SLAP

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Chapter 2

For a second or two, the whole universe paused in shock of what happened. Unexpectedly, Shido ignored whatever Yukito was saying and slapped the speaking person's right cheek with the back of his right hand tossing him away.

The strong force sent Yukito away from Shido all stunned and shocked. He was expecting to fall and feel the cold solid ground but didn't. Touya had made his way to his friend and caught him in his arms.

"To-ya... I... what did I do wrong..." Yukito laid there in Touya's arms wide-eyed and disoriented.

He hurt Yuki... He hurt Yuki! He hurt MY Yuki! Calm down... Calm down... Just calm down...

Yukito savored every second being held very close against Touya's chest in spite of everything but the taller man's slight movement of straightening him clearly indicated for him to sit independently and comfortably.

"To-ya?"

Touya's face remained calm— dangerously calm. But, it was obvious from his burning eyes that any moment, he would totally lose control. "Why did you hurt him? He's not doing anything wrong. Are you dumb enough not to realize that?" he said very, very slowly as if teaching a 3year-old kid the A-B-Cs.

Shido's irritated face turned into a vengeful look. "You bastard! I'll make you pay!... Boys!"

Four tall and thin men trying their best to look big and strong advanced from the back of their boss Shido towards Touya.

He stood up positioning to fight when—

"To-ya... No!"

Touya looked back with grieve in his eyes because of the sound of Yukito's troubled voice. Yuki, please... Don't use those troubled eyes. I don't want you to be worried... That's the last thing I would want.

"To-ya, I'm alright. Really, you don't have to... to do that... Please..." Yukito pleaded with his right cheek visibly reddish-purple against his pale skin. "There's nothing to be angry about, I—"

"Shut up! Of course, there's something to be mad about!" Shido yelled cutting Yukito and angrily reasoned out. "I know you've cheated our team! I know you've paid the scorers and I also know that you—"

"What?! Is that what this all about?! You're going crazy just because of losing that stupid game?! That's absurd!" Touya burst out with a raging look.

"Yes." Shido said bluntly. "And you're gonna pay for it!"

Instantly, Shido himself started the riot followed by his ever-so-loyal 'sidekicks'.

Five minutes later, five men were ungracefully sprawled on the ground and a tanned man triumphantly walking towards Yukito.

"Told you I mastered taekwondo!" Touya proudly declared while helping Yukito stand.

"Yeah... Now I know the advantage of mastering taekwondo! That was really impressive!" Yukito praised. Then he abruptly turned serious and said, "But, that will be the last time you'll use your skills, okay? I don't want you to be hurt because of me. To-ya... promise me you'll never fight again. "

"I said I would protect you." He softly said ignoring the request.

"I... But... Thanks To-ya..." Yukito softened, forgetting his worries.

One by one, Nobunaga's mates stood up and when they realized that Touya was still there, they hurriedly ran away leaving their boss. Nobunaga, who can barely stand, insistently said, "We're not through yet!" then he ran hastily following his supporters.

"This is one hell of a night!" Touya sighed exasperatedly. "Let's just go home..."

"I agree..."

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"The food was very delicious! Your father is unquestionably a good cook, To-ya!"

"Yeah, right. Now, come 'ere." Touya called nonchalantly entering his room with an ice bag in his hands.

Touya beckoned his friend to sit on the bed and gave him the ice bag. Yukito took it and quietly pressed it against his cheek.

"Thanks."

Silence dragged out between the two until it got almost painful.

Yukito felt that he must be the one to open up a conversation but he felt his throat run dry. Must think of something to say...

His thoughts vanished when Touya finally spoke.

"Yuki, I'm sorry..."

"To-ya?"

"Sorry... Because you were hurt. You shouldn't be hurt in any way." Touya felt guilty bowing his head in shame.

"No To-ya. You don't have to apologize..." He softly said disregarding the ice bag.

"But—" Touya was silenced as a warm comforting hand was placed against his cheek. He looked up and found that he was lost in the stare of light amber eyes.

"To-ya. It's not your fault. Okay? It's not your fault." Yukito cleared and smiled his genuine smile- the one that he only gives to Touya.

Once Touya finally smiled, they stayed like that, Yukito's hand on Touya's cheek while they stared at each other's longing eyes, for what seemed like a long time. No need for words. They understood each other by looking unto the other's eyes. They were comfortable in that spot.

They want to stay like that forever but unfortunately, they can't.

To replace the discontinued pleasure, Yukito thought of something uncommon. And without making anymore second thoughts, he immediately announced what was on his mind. "To-ya I have an idea," he said picking the ice bag and placing it again on his cheek, "why don't we have a picnic? Just you and me at the Penguin Park? What about... tomorrow, right after class? I'm sure sensei won't give assignments after winning the soccer championship, we've got the whole afternoon, right? It would be fun!"

"Cool." he said casually. "But for now, can we first have a rest? I'm totally drained..."

"That's much more great idea!"

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"The sun shines perfectly fine today! Perfect for a picnic at the Penguin Park!" Yukito said cheerfully. "Am I right To-ya or am I just right?"

"You sure happy today. What's into you?"

"Nothing," Yukito said teasingly innocent, "just glad to be here... with you... alone."

"Yuki... You're doing it again!"

After class, still wearing their uniforms, they hurriedly went pass the Penguin Park far inside the forest.

Yuki said it would be more quiet and deserted here...

They sat under a big tree near the cliff providing them shade and cold breeze of air.

I know Yuki is up to something! I just don't know what... But I will take the chances. I'm gonna say it to him now...

"Ne, To-ya, would you like some cake? I brought some; they're inside the basket..."

"Yuki..." Touya started quietly.

"To-ya?" Yes! Right timing! I knew he would take this chance! Oh, please say the one I've been waiting for...

"Yuki... The thing that I want to say... The thing that I... I..."

"To-ya, what is it?"

For a minute there, everything seemed silenced. Even the cold breeze, the rustling leaves and the chirping birds paused from their task. Yukito stayed waiting... hopeful... for what Touya was about to say.

"Yuki..." Touya felt his throat run dry, he coughed to clear his throat then continued, "That thing that I want to say... that is always stopped... prevented and everything..."

"Yes?"

"Yuki... Uh... I... Uh... Yuki I..." Dammit! Here I go again!

"THERE YOU ARE!" a familiar man loudly boomed breaking up the silence.

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A/N: Nice... Well, it's much longer than the first chapter but I'll try my best to shorten the next chapter! Yes! I have the 3rd chapter now, but of course... I'll wait for your reviews... I would like to thank Shinigami #014, Cris and Alex for giving me the idea! I love you, guys! Please review... Oh, I know you would... Just click the review button right under... Please.... (puppy-eyes) :p