I'm back!

First off, I want to say how sorry I am for not updating any of my stories for such a long time. I finally logged on a couple of days ago and saw the review I got for my stories, and I swear I got tears in my eyes. So much love to the people who took the time to review my story and urge me to update. (inserts little heart here)

"I-I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU, TAO REN!"

Ren abruptly looked up, nearly dropping Pirika in the process. "... It's not what it looks like, Miri." Ren thought he could see a sparkle of tears in her eyes but for some reason, that didn't seem to faze him. He casually shot a glance down at Pirika's face. She seemed to be asleep. Figures.

"I really really can't believe you!"

Carefully setting Pirika down, Ren stood up to face his date, shoving his hands in his pockets. "You came and spied on me just so you can tell me that?" He asked coolly. Miri deftly ignored this, wiping distractedly at a tear that was coursing down her cheek.

"If you were going to kiss... that girl," Miri spat, "Why did you invite me to the party in the first place? You bas-"

"I thought we agreed on no emotional attachments." Ren interrupted coldly. "I've upheld my part of the agreement. I drove you here. That's it." Annoyed, he brought his long fingers to his hair, brushing his navy blue bangs away from his piercing golden eyes. He could feel his head throbbing painfully. Nevertheless, he worked up the effort to give Miri one last pointed glare before lifting Pirika up in his arms and started to walk away. "I'm sorry if I caused you any inconvienence. Please understand that I'm not a show thing who's only use is to boost your popularity."

Miri glared hatefully at the retreating teen's form. "You're going to regret what you did tonight, Ren Tao."

"Stop pretending." Ren glared at the ainu in his arms.

If Pirika had heard, she gave no sign of it. She did however, open her eyes to glare at Ren when she felt a brusing flick directed at her forehead. "What do you want?"

Ren immediately dropped Pirika on the ground and crossed his arms. "I hope you're happy with yourself." He said flatly. "I'm in for a hell of a long week, thanks to you."

"Nobody said you HAD to kiss me." Pirika rolled her eyes and winced, the aftermath of the beer starting to kick in. Damn her low tolerance.

Ren shrugged. "You asked and I obliged." He then smirked as a thought occured to him. "Might I add that you really should improve your kissing skills while we're on the subject?"

"Why you...!" Pirika's eyes flashed with anger for a brief moment before she turned hard on her heels.

"Going somewhere?" Ren's voice was laced with amusement. This did nothing to lessen the azure-head's anger.

"Home."

Ren couldn't help a teeny smile as he watched Pirika stumbling on her heels, trying to be dignified. "Right. Say hello to Horo for me." And with that, began walking in the other direction, leaving Pirika dead in her tracks.

Oh. Onii-chan. I completely forgot... Pirika clenched her fists as she turned around and stared at the senior's tall form, a desperate look on her face. "REN! W-WAIT!"

Ren could barely conceal his enjoyment at how this night was turning out as he turned around to face the ainu, one of his eyebrows gracefully arched in a question. "Yeah?"

Pirika bit at the inside of her cheeks, her face flushed a faint pink. I can't believe I'm going to ask this...

"Can I stay over your place tonight?"

Ren pretended to be taken aback, even going as far to feign a look of pure innocence. "Are you trying to imply something, Pirika?"

Pirika swore she was seeing red. "You arrogant egotistical d... UGH. You know what I mean!"

I admit, she's pretty cute when she's mad. "Humor me."

Pirika looked as if the sky was falling on her. "B-because... onii-chan can't see me like this."

Ren lifted an eyebrow. "You mean, completely wasted?" He suggested, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Pirika felt tears spring in her eyes. "Fine! Nevermind." With that, she proceeded to turn and walk away dramatically once more.

Ren sighed, a small smile visible on his features as he reached out to grasp one of Pirika's slender wrists. He couldn't help but give her a kind look when the girl looked up into his eyes, her eyes shiny with unshed tears.

"I can't guarantee anything what with the lack of tact you seem to posess when inviting yourself to other people's houses, but I'm sure exceptions can be made." Pirika felt herself glowering at this remark. Ren however, ignored this and cocked his head towards his car. "Let's go."

Review, please? (even thought I know I don't deserve any after my long absence >>;) +runs away+

.:. "Project: Couples Only!" Might be next on my update list, so please keep your eyes out:)