Hachiman slowly got out of the car and stood in front of a familar apartment building as he looked at the building, then turned around and held out his hand to Yukino, helping her get out of the car before she turned around to face their driver.

"Hachiman will be getting off here with me" Yukino said, "He intends to take a train home later, so you can head home"

The driver nodded as he closed the passenger side door, then proceeded to walk back around to the driver side, got back into the car and then proceeded to drive off into the distace, as Yukino reached over and took Hachiman's hand into her own, pulling him along as she walked into the apartment building. Hachiman and Yukino entered the first door, as Hachiman walked towards the inner door to hold it open for Yukino, but as he tried to open it, the door seemed to be locked for some reason, which casued Yukino to chuckle a bit.

"This apartment building has an electic locking system to prevent people from entering without permission" Yukino said, as she walked over to the console in the left corner, "People who rent apartments here are given the code that's required to unlock the front door to actually get inside"

Yukino proceeded to press a few buttons on the keypad and a buzzing noise soon began to come from the door as Hachiman turned the knob and pulled it open, allowing Yukino to walk inside and for him to follow her inside as well, as the two of them reached the elevator, Yukino pressed the button and the doors opened, allowing them to board the elevator.

"I really appreciate you coming over after dinner, Hachiman." Yukino said, as she pressed the button for her floor, "I may be acting a bit selfish, but I wanted to spend a bit of time with you... just you."

"It's fine, I kind-of didn't want to go home this early anyways since Both my parents and Komachi would still be up." Hachiman said, "I don't really want to deal with them flooding me with questions, especially since we're going to have to meet with them tomorrow."

"Y-yeah..." Yukino said, remembering that Hachiman and her had to go over to his parents house tomorrow, "Should I go home and change after school tomorrow?"

"No, you should be good" Hachiman said, "They asked me to bring you over after school, so your school uniform should be good enough."

"Okay...but are you sure I shouldn't just bring a change of clothes?" Yukino asked, "It wouldn't be too difficult to pack an extra blouse or-"

"Yukino." Hachiman said, as he placed his hand on her shoulder, "It'll be fine."

"Really?" Yukino asked

"Yeah, my parents aren't going to expect you to dress up in nice clothing" Hachiman said, as the elevator stopped and the door began to open, "Trust me, okay?"

"Alright" Yukino said, as she walked out of the elevator with Hachiman

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Yukino slowly turned the key and opened the door to her apartment, walking inside and holding the door as Hachiman followed her inside, looking around a bit since he had only been inside Yukino's apartment only a few times throughout the entire time they've been acquaintences.

"W-Welcome" Yukino said, as she shut the door behind them, "Would you like a cup of tea?"

"S-sure" Hachiman said, as he just stood there

"Okay, umm... you can go ahead and sit down if you want" Yukino said, "I'll be back in momentarily with the tea."

Hachiman nodded and made his way towards her living room area before sitting down on the couch as he turned to see Yukino walking into her kitchen to prepare some tea for them, as he decided to take a look around her apartment. He saw that the couches and TVs were still in the same spot since the last time that he was there, which was when Haruno had chosen to move in and when Yukino chose to move back home, but there were a few new items around the place. There was a small DVD shelf near the TV that was filled with different DVDs, the coffee table had at least three stack of magazines on it, all completely different types like news, political, fashion, health, and other different types of magazines, but what caught Hachiman's eye the most was a framed picture on the coffee table, it was a picture of Hachiman and Yukino from their time at Destiny Land.

"I'm back" Yukino said, as Hachiman looked over to see Yukino walking out of the kitchen with a two pan cups in her hands over towards the living room, "I only had green tea, so I hope that's okay?"

"It's fine, Thanks" Hachiman said, as he reached over and took the cups from her, setting them down on the coffee table as Yukino made her way by him and sat down next to Hachiman, "So... I see Haruno left a few items here."

"Huh? o-oh right, all this... I keep asking Nee-san to come get the rest of her stuff" Yukino said, as she placed her hand on the side of her head, "All she says is that she'll still be staying the night ever once in a while, so it's cool for her to leave it here."

"She really reads all these magazines?" Hachiman asked, surprised, "...and the way she's always on the move, I'd never suspect her to be the one to sit down and enjoy a movie."

"Nee-san said she'll watch a movie to help her unwind if it's a stressful day and the magazines are what she uses to keep up with news and different trends" Yukino said, "I'm the one that organized them, though because they were laying all around the coffee table and the apartment."

"Do you read them or watch any of these movies?" Hachiman asked

"I've glanced through some of the magazines when I was bored once, but I'm don't really watch too many movies" Yukino said, "I'm also don't watch too much TV, unless it's something that happens to catch my interest"

Hachiman simply nodded as he and Yukino continued to drink their tea together, only for Yukino lay her head against Hachiman's shoulder as the two of them just enjoyed the others company in the peace and quiet of Yukino's apartment, only for Hachiman's pocket to start vibrating , which caused him to pull his phone out and look at it, then groan as he set his phone on his lap.

"What is it?" Yukino asked

"Oh, it's just Zaimokuza making another annoying Facebook post..." Hachiman said, as he sat his phone down only to turn and see Yukino looking at him with surprise, "What?"

"You're on Facebook?" Yukino asked, teasingly as she reached over and got her phone off the coffee table, "I would've never expected you to do something so normie like having a Facebook account."

"Unfortunately, most people these days rely on social media accounts for different reasons, so I was forced to make a concession and join Facebook" Hachiman said, "To be honest, I barely use it for anything, I just made one on the off-chance that I may actually need to use it one day."

Hachiman was about to reach down to grab his cup of tea for another drink when he phone vibrated once again, he picked it up to look at it once more and saw that a friend request had been sent to him by Yukino, which he immediately accepted, but what he wasn't expecting was almost a few seconds later, another request came from Facebook, stating that Yukino wanted to be in a relationship with him. This caused him to hesistate because he knew that if they did this, by tomorrow morning, everyone in the school would be aware of their relationship and they would no longer be able to keep it quiet or even deny it, but he could also feel deep down that he wanted to do this, so with a reluctant sigh, he pressed the accept button and a new update appeared on both of their timelines.

'Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita are now in a relationship!'

Hachiman knew that he was going to be groaning and complaining about this later on tonight when he got home, but he also knew that he did the right thing because if he had denied the relationship request, he would've hurt Yukino and that's one thing he never wanted to do. Hachiman turned to look at Yukino, only to see her still staring at the post on her timeline, a beautiful smile decorating her face and all the confirmation that Hachiman needed to let him know that he made the right decision.

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Hachiman and Yukino were still continuing to enjoy the company of each other, but the silence that once filled the room was now gone since the two of them decided to turn on her TV and see if there was anything to watch and they were currently watching a drama serial and their seating positions had changed as well as Hachiman was still sitting normally, but Yukino had decided to lay down and her head was now resting in his lap. The current scene that was on the TV had a young woman who was forced to attend a formal party as the date for some snobbish guy and how she was continually being mocked and ridiculed by everyone else there, but she couldn't just leave for some reason that neither of them knew since they never actually watched the serial before.

"Hey Yukino, I got a question" Hachiman said, "Parties like these... Have you ever had to go to one before?"

"I've been to a lot of them actually..." Yukino said, her head still in his lap, "I hated every single one I had to attend."

"Were these parties that bad?" Hachiman asked

"They're filled with people who spend their times drinking, laughing, and making merry...when in truth, they don't even care about any of the other people at the party, all they care about is what those people can DO for them and how much they can GET from them without having to give anything back..." Yukino said, as she rolled her head to look up at Hachiman "...The worst of all were the kids around my age, all of them were annoying pests who see themselves as the greatest thing to ever come forth, when in truth, they've accomplished nothing at all that could hold any merit, but considered themselves to be above anyone and anything because of their last names."

"Did you have to go to these types of parties often?" Hachiman asked

"Whenever one came up, my parents often took me along when I was living at home and I was forced to interact with many of these people and their children, listening to them brag and boast, all while they eyed me like I was a piece of meat that was being dangled in front of them" Yukino said, "My father made it abundantly clear that I wasn't going to be used as an asset for another family to get so they would merge with our family, but often enough, someone would come around and attempt to convince my father on how a marriage would help both sides."

"Didn't Hayama ever go with you to these parties?" Hachiman asked, "I mean, you two were childhood friends, so I'd assume he'd have to go as well"

"Yes.. and as you can guess, he would usually go off on his own and leave me behind." Yukino said, "I mostly spent my time sitting alone at a table or being bothered by some annoying person who wanted someone to listen to their bragging."

"Well, if you ever have to go to another one... I guess you could drag me along" Hachiman said, "That's if you wa-"

"No way" Yukino said, cutting Hachiman off, "Absolutely not."

'wow... way to get shot down' Hachiman thought, as Yukino almost immediately realized what she did

"I-I mean, It's not like I wouldn't want to bring you along with me, it's just..." Yukino said, as she sighed, "I'd rather use you as an excuse on why I can't go."

"An excuse not to go?" Hachiman asked, surprised, "You really dislike them that much?"

"...Everything that you saw in this show we're watching is basically how they'll act around you, but unlike the show, they won't hide some of their more cruel comments, they'll say everything loud enough to make certain that you hear them" Yukino said, "I... don't like the idea of taking you somewhere that'll surround you with a bunch of people who are just going to badmouth you the entire time, I'd feel terrible if I forced you to go through that."

"I understand" Hachiman said, as he placed his hand onto the top of Yukino's head, "I was just curious, that's all."

Yukino smilled as she reached up towards her head and grabbed Hachiman's hand, pulling it downward until she had it on her chest

"If you have anymore questions, go ahead and ask." Yukino said, "I'll answer what I can"

"No, I-...actually, there is one more that you just mentioned" Hachiman said, "What did you mean about your parents not wanting to use you as an asset?"

"Just as I said, My parents decided that I wouldn't be used as an asset to help further along our family" Yukino said, "It's often referred to as the responsibility of the second child for wealthy families."

"Responsibility of the second child?" Hachiman asked, "What does that mean?"

"The second child or more often, the females if the second child is a male be used as an asset towards other families" Yukino said, "It's to help further along business deals through arranged marriages."

"How would that work? Aren't most arranged marriages in Japan considered to be just a promise between families that their children will get married?" Hachiman asked, "What happens if you were in a relationship with someone else and they were to suddenly order you to do this?"

"If that were to happen, I would have to end the relationship right then so I could honor my commitment and duty to my family, but you have nothing to worry about" Yukino said, as she placed a hand on Hachiman's cheek, "My parents have already decided to let me choose who I want to spend my life with...and I've already chosen that person."

"I-Is that right?" Hachiman asked, blushing, "So, what exactly is Haruno's responsibility?"

"For many wealthy families, it's often the first-born child that receieves the duty of becoming the future heir of the family, inheriting everything that belongs to the family and being viewed as the future of the family" Yukino said, as she brought her arm back down, "This means that when mother and father either pass away or decide that Haruno is ready, she will become the new head of the Yukinoshita family and then everything that belongs to the Yukinoshita family will belong to Haruno."

"I kind of figured that was the case with Haruno." Hachiman said, "What exactly do you get?"

"Nothing" Yukino said, "Everything goes to Haruno."

"Seriously?" Hachiman asked, "You get nothing?"

"There's a trust fund that my parents set up for me once I get older and according to them, there's more than enough money in it for me to live in modest comfort for the rest of my life" Yukino said, "but other than that, everything else will go to Haruno."

"well... is there anything particular that you want?" Hachiman asked, "I'm pretty sure if you asked Haruno, she'd probably let you have it"

"I've already got it..." Yukino said, as she smiled up at Hachiman, "I've already got everything I want right here..."

'W-what is with this girl tonight... she's being super cute, she's reaching a level of cute that I didn't think was possible, her cuteness makes me want to just pull her up an- NO, NO, NO! it's way too soon for that, I don't even have the courage to do that yet... but I need to do something... what about that?... I mean, she's already done it and I never really responded... I'm gonna hate myself for this, but I need to do this!'

"Hey..." Hachiman began

"Hmm?" Yukino responded, looking up at Hachiman

"I..." Hachiman said, taking a deep breath as he pushed everything inside him down to say what he wanted to say, "I love you, Yukino Yukinoshita."

Yukino's eyes suddenly shot open wide as she rotated herself to look straight up at Hachiman, who was blushing and scratching his cheek after finishing what he said, only to suddenly feel a wetness landing on his pant legs as he looks down to see Yukino holding her hands in front of her nose, tears falling from her eyes while she squinting. Hachiman slowly begings to move his hand downward towards her, but Yukino suddenly rockets up from her laying position and straddles him, wrapping her arms around his neck as she buries her head into his shoulder as Hachiman just slowly put his arms around Yukino and held her close to him.

"I love you too..." Yukino said, weeping quietly, "I love you too, Hachiman Hikigaya!"

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Yukino was smiling and beaming as she continued to remain straddled to Hachiman's lap and her head still resting on his shoulder, she felt like she was dreaming and didn't want to wake up, he finally told her that he loves her, this was a huge moment that she never wanted to end, but of course, the sudden ringing of Hachiman's phone causes the moment to end as Hachiman is forced to reach for his phone.

"Damn, it's Komachi..." Hachiman said, "Sorry, I have to answer it."

"No problem" Yukino said, as she suddenly took the phone from him and answered it, putting it on speaker, "Hello?"

"Y-Yukino-san?" Komachi asked, confused, "Where's Onii-chan?"

"I'm right here, Komachi..." Hachiman said, taking his phone back, "What's do you need?"

"I was wondering where you were at, I mean, it's already past 10!" Komachi said, "You never showed up, so I was worried that you said something happened and Yukino's family just chose to get rid of you!"

"No, Hachiman came over to my place and we lost track of time..." Yukino said, as she saw the time, "If it's past 10, then the last train heading back to your place has already left."

"How are you gonna get home?" Komachi asked

"I can always walk hom-" Hachiman began before he suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of danger being sent his way

"DENIED!" both girls voices echoed as they cut Hachiman off instantly and left no room for an argument

Komachi - "Onii-chan, are you trying to give me a heart attack!?" Yukino - "Hikidiot-kun! You know it's dangerous for students to be wandering around Chiba this late at night!"

"Alright! Alright! I won't walk..." Hachiman said, "I can't afford to pay a taxi to take me home and we sent your driver home, so what else is there?"

"I can pay for your taxi-" Yukino began

"No, I'm not going to have you to pay for a taxi for me" Hachiman said, "Besides, we both lost track of time so it's both our faults."

"Dad's completely out of it as well due to all the sake he drank, so he can't come get you and mom doesn't have a license" Komachi said, "I guess that means-"

"I guess you'll be staying here tonight" Yukino said, her voice sounding oddly pleased about the idea

"H-Hold on, I can't just stay here!" Hachiman said, "Besides, we have school tomorrow and there's no way that I'd be able to make it home to shower, change into my uniform and then make it to school on time!"

"I can always come over early tomorrow morning and bring your uniform with me." Komachi said, "In exchange, you can make me some breakfast!"

"Deal!" Yukino said, "I'll text you my address later so you know where to go, okay?"

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