(1)

It was his treasure. His precious, tiny treasure.

And he wouldn't share it, not even with Brian. Or Spencer. Or Ian.

Not that there was much to share.

He opened his mouth and with one bite it was gone.

Yuriy had to remember to thank the Kinomiya boy for the chocolate next time he saw him.

Valentines was by far his favourite holiday.

(2)

This was a first for him.

Never had he gotten Valentines Chocolate.

He was always the on watching the others unpacking tons of it every year, send by fans.

But this year was different. He saw it immediately as he entered the classroom.

A small package, not bigger than the palm of his hand. No note, no card, just the chocolate.

Kenny looked at his friend who was vividly talking to a classmate and silently thanked him for the kind gesture. One day he'll have the Courage to pay Takao back for his kindness.

(3)

Every year they exchanged packages with letters and Chocolate in them.

He never kept much of the stuff he got from fans, usually donated it to children hospitals or orphanages. They needed it more than him.

But not this one. He cherished it, waited for just the right moment after a hard day of training with his Mom and the All-Stars before eating it. Not that it was especially fancy or anything. He wasn't even to keen of dark chocolate. But it always felt like he could hear Takao's laugh and feel his happiness from when he made the chocolate when he ate it and that was enough to make it special.

Max already has plans to bother his friend on his next visit to teach him how to make chocolate. It wont be to long 'til them, after all the whole team already planned a Thank You Package he has to deliver in time for White Day.

(4)

It's usually past the 14th of February when the Package arrives.

Yet its always a little celebration for them, especially because chocolate is a rare treat in their mountain home. Rei has to be careful not to let Gao or Kiki out of his sight. Or Master Tao. The three of them are unbelievably fast and cunning when it comes to stealing the little treats. Although usually a threat from Mao is enough to keep them back.

For Rei its less the chocolate and more the accompanying letter he awaits. Phones rarely work out where he lives so the occasional Letter between visits is his only way of staying in touch with his old friends.

Maybe he'll ask the rest of the White Tigers if they were up to visiting Japan this year, instead of the usual white day package.

(5)

This year was the year she'd done it. Last year she'd only watched, teh year before she was to surprised when she found out on the big day itself. But this year HIromi finally did it. She'd asked Takao to show her how to make Valentines Chocolates. His face was priceless when he realised that she didn't come to chew him out about his average grades but actually asked for help.

She should have taken a Picture.

They started the day before Valentines with grocery Shopping, carefully avoiding places with to many People as it wasn't uncommon that Fans asked Takao for an Autograph and some of them might jump on conclusions when seeing them together - without the rest of the Team.

It wasn't that she didn't like him. No, she loved him a lot but not in that way. To her, Takao was like the sibling she never had, a annoying nuisance with the biggest heart and to much love to give. There was a time whe she believed that she wanted more but she soon came to know that the Love she felt for him was nothing like the Love he felt for his Special Person. Whoever that might be.

Hiromi sighed, there was a growing betting pool between the Teams on when and where Takao and Kai would finally get together. Everyone knew that there was something special between them yet they neither confirmed nor denied a relationship or really any Special Connection between them.

When they got back to the Dojo they immediately started their work. Measuring the ingredients, readiyng the forms and putting on aprons because it usually got really messy with Takao in the kitchen. They made the chocolate from scratch, only having bought a bit of White chocolate to use as decoration. With Cocoa Powder, sugar and cocoa butter they easily made a base and added severalingredients, depending on who they made the chocolate for. Since Takao already send out most of his Valentines Packages there were only a few People left: His Family, Hiromi, the Chief, Mr. D and well, Kai. They ended up making several heart and star shaped chocolates with nuts, fruits and even some milkchocolate with the help of dry milk. There was just one Heart that was simple dark chocolate, untouched by any other substance.

Since the Chocolate had to cool for about twenty hours they decided to meet up the next day and finish the decorations then. Much to her surprise, when she arrived at the Dojo the next Day Takao has already finished his Chocolates and greeted her with a big grin and the Milk Chocolate Heart saying: 'For the best-worst Manager in the World'.

"Happy Valentines Day Hiromi, lets get those chocolates finished"

Hiromi had to stay back for a while, Holding the chocolate in her Hands and biting back tears. Yes she loved him, she loved him so much that she wished for him to find happiness and love like the one he gives to each and everyone he meets.

(6)

Today marks the fourteenth day of the second month of the new year.

Or as some might say, Valentines Day.

To him it was a day spent giving out Love and Happiness to his friends and Family.

To his Lover it was simply a regular day at work, disrupted by employees with horrible tastes trying to shove heart shapes, pink something into his face.

He hummed a mindles tune while on his way towards the Main Building of the Hiwarari Corporation and into the Young CEO's Office. As usual he found Kai sitting behind his desk, buried in paperwork and with a frown on his pretty face. Starting full time right after School into a big, International Company took a lot more out of the youth than he'd like to admit.

Closing the door as quiet as possible, Takao stealthily sauntered over to hug his Boyfriend from behind. "Happy Valentines Day Love" he whispered into the others Ear, stiffling a giggle as he felt the Hiwatari jump stiffen beneath him.

In his Hands he Held a simple Dark Chocolate Heart, wrapped in simple clear foil and nothing more. "I wasn't sure about what to put on it so I just left it blank. Figured you'd like it better this way. Kai smiled a bit at that, remembering how the year before the youngest Kinomiya made the effort of carving a stylised phoenix into the chocolate and colouring it. The Hiwatari refused to eat it and the couple broke into a quarrel as Takao thought Kai didn't appreciate the effort put ito it while Kai simply didn't want to destroy the "art" his boyfriend made for him.

He sighed and relaxed a bit against the youngers chest. Closing his eyes he felt a flutter of kisses on his head and forehead, as well as hands moving to knead the stress out of his shoulders. "You should try moving more during work or you'll end up with chronicle neck pain" Takao's Voice was soft and calm and added to the effect of the warm hands moving. "I brought some chocolates for your parents and your insufferable grandfather too. Thought I'd try sucking it up with the future in-laws." He chuckled and opened his eyes slightly to look at his lovers smirking face.

"That he reminds me that my mother invited you and your family over for dinner on the weekend. She's still waiting for us to tell the world, despite telling me that we should take as much time as needed every day!

Takao huffed. Kai's Mother was a rather sweet and caring woman but she couldn't keep out of their relationship ever since they told both the Kinomiya and Hiwatari Families. "At least she's not sending out death threats like a certain old geezer we know. I guess me and Voltaire aren't going to become friends any time soon.

He pulled back a bit before leaning down, kissing his lover a quick goodbye and turning to leave.

"Seven o'clock down by the rive, like every year?!

Kai smiled as he answered, Head already deep in his Paperwork again " Sure, just try not to forget Dragoon this time!"