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Chapter 2: Sunsets and Rain

Blue eyes, filled with the light of the setting sun, stared out on the beach. The man, age 24, had a quiet demeanor with his blue eyes and dark, blue hair. He wore a white shirt with blue cuffs and dark, blue slacks. His eyes narrowed when he heard the sound of crunching sand coming from behind him.

A small smile graced his face when a slightly out of breath Ito ran over to stand in front of him. A small letter was clutched in her hand, and he chuckled at her appearance.

"So, my visit got you to wear a skirt? I'm impressed."

He joked, as he looked at her knee, length, red skirt, with a black shirt covered by a short, red jacket to match.

Ito cringed a bit but then stood on her tiptoes to try and look him in the eye.

"You're always so tall." She lightly complained. She then stopped trying and went back to standing normally.

The man was slightly taken back when he felt a small force slam into him and arms wrap around his middle.

"Kevin." Ito whispered, and he couldn't help but smile slightly and slowly hug her back.

Ito pulled away, but Kevin kept his arms on her shoulders.

"You haven't changed." Kevin mused, his face giving away a smile that he gave only her. Though she didn't realize it yet.

"No! I have changed! I'm older, and stronger! I'm a better actor now to! I'll even be auditioning for a troupe soon!" She said, trying to make his realize she had changed.

"I'm not a little kid anymore! Really, you know I'm not!" She said, and inside Kevin couldn't help but agree. She'd grown up while he was off working. Grown up a lot.

A few moments passed in silence and Ito couldn't help but wonder what Kevin was thinking.

"So, are we going to or not?" She asked, wondering if he was ok.

"Yes, I brought a blanket and everything. Right over there." He replied, gesturing over to it.

It was yellow in color and Ito trudged through the sand over to it.

"We haven't been able to watch the sunset for a long time." She said, and then plopped down on the blanket. She then turned her head to smile back at Kevin.

He followed her at a slower pace and sat beside her. He quietly wrapped an arm around her shoulders and the two watched the sun finish its course.

The next day, Makoto stood alone in the rain. He wore his girly wig and a sun dress with a small purse. He closed his eyes and was happy that the overhang on the apartment building was made. Otherwise, he'd be soaked.

He smiled at the thought of what had happened earlier.

Akane and Yuto had gone out for lunch. Both had seemed happy and content with each other's company, and Makoto hoped that Yuto would be on their side once he told Ito's family about his 'secret'. Makoto sighed, and smoothed out his clothes.

The day was fast approaching when he wouldn't have to wear these anymore. The day when he could finally make it clear how he felt about Ito, without anyone giving them strange glances or worry that he'd be found out. He smiled at the thought. Makoto was happy that things were going well between the two of them. He hoped the future would also bring such happiness to them.

Thanks for all of the reviews! I finally figued out who I wanted the guy to be.

Try and guess what he's from. Though it would be kind of hard since I'm changing him a bit. Or at least his profession is different.

I feel slightly bad for Makoto righ now. Review and we'll see how it goes.