I was laying on my bed, reading a light novel, when the 'buzzing' from my phone caught my attention. It was around ten at night when I received a phone call from Yukinoshita.

"Yo. What's up?"

"We have a situation."

I sit up after hearing a bit of distress in her voice.

"What's going on?"

"My sister…came home…"

One simple sentence, better yet a statement, was all I needed in order to understand what she meant by 'situation'.

Yukinoshita Haruno, had been out of town helping with the family business. She was currently staying at Yukinoshita's apartment, requested by their mom, and didn't know Yukinoshita and I were in a relationship.

Not that we were hiding it form her or her family. Only we didn't really want to mention it, considering Yukinoshita was still working things out with them, especially her mom.

But undoubtedly, Yukinoshita Haruno would in no time, find out. Therefore, it would be better to come clean, at least to her, before she found out from literally anyone else. That's what we had decided on when we thought about who to tell first, if anyone at all. Hell, it wouldn't be a stretch to think that she already knows, I bet she makes Hayama keep a tab on her.

Better keep that pretty mouth of yours shut Hayama!

"When did she get back?" I attempt to hide my nervousness, for Yukinoshita's sake.

"A couple of hours ago actually. She's in the shower, so I took the opportunity to call you."

A let out a small sigh. "Well, let's talk to her tomorrow. It's Sunday anyway."

"…I suppose if she can give us a moment, tomorrow… should be fine…"

"Hey, Yukino."

"Yes?" She gave out a doleful voice.

"It'll be alright. I told you, remember? I'm going to give it my best when it comes to your family."

Yukinoshita had a lot on her plate, the last thing she needed was for me to create more problems and stress between her and her family. That being said. If they attempted to break us apart. Best believe I'm going to fight for her.

She lets out a small laugh before she sighs into the mic of her phone. I swear it felt like I could feel her breath on my ear. A small blush forms on my cheeks.

"Me too, Hachiman." She says in a sweet and reassuring voice.

"That's my girl." I say cracking a smile.

"Don't say such embarrassing things." She giggles, "Dummy."

"Heh? Why? You blushing?" I tease her.

"Nope. As if I would. It takes more than sweet nothings from you to make me blush."

"Oh? Alright then. Next time I see you, I'm gonna make sure to make you blush. No sweet talk necessary."

"Your scary. Beast."

My turn to laugh.

I'm glad I don't have a mirror in my room and risk catching my reflection, because undoubtedly, I'm making a stupid face right now.

What's this? You like acting like a normalfag, Hachiman?! Having a good time? Enjoying your late night conversations with your girlfriend are we?

Yup. This is definitely not a bad setup I've got going.

"Ah. Nee-san is out of the shower. I'll text you the details tomorrow."

"Sounds good."

"Good night, Hachiman."

I swear I can feel her smiling.

What is this? Some kind of new power I've acquired?

"G'night, Yukino."

Hopefully, tomorrow will go fine.

With that final thought, I attempt to get some sleep. Better be on my 'A' game tomorrow.

'A' game huh? Do I even have an 'A' game?

Those were the thoughts that were currently going through my brain as I waited inside a café for the Yukinoshita sisters.

Any moment now.

There were really only two ways this meeting could go. Either Haruno totally supports our relationship, or she completely and utterly despises the idea and will stop at nothing to break us apart.

Fingers crossed it's the former.

"Hikigaya-kun!" A voice broke my train-of-thought.

As I looked up I saw the owner of the voice that enthusiastically called out to me.

It was none other than Yukinoshita Haruno. Right beside her, looking embarrassed, was the other Yukinoshita sister. Yukinoshita gave me a small wave once our eyes met.

I awkwardly wave back.

"Yo." I say as they reach the table I was sitting at.

"Hello, Hikigaya-kun."

"Yahalloo, Hikigaya-kun! Been a while right?"

"I guess."

Haruno sits across from me as Yukino sits next to me.

Wait a minute Yukinoshita! Think about what you are doing!

It appears that Haruno also has the same thought because she raised an eyebrow seeing Yukino take her seat.

"Have you ordered yet, Hikigaya-kun?" Haruno asked me, showing a mischievous smile.

"Y-yeah, I ordered for myself." Easy Hachiman, easy.

"Excuse me!" Haruno eagerly waved her hand in order to get the attention of the wait staff.

After we received our drinks, Haruno began her questions.

"So. Why were you so eager to have this little meet up Yukino-chan? Not that I mind. I thoroughly enjoy the conversations I have with Hikigaya-kun." Haruno finished with a playful wink.

Scary. Haruno is really a frightening woman.

"Nee-san. Can you please not do that." Yukinoshita was getting irritated.

Easy Yukino. The battle hasn't even started.

Haruno only gives a sly smile at her protest.

I clear my throat trying to somewhat intervene.

"We both actually have something to say." Haruno now focused her attention to me.

"Sounds interesting! So which one of you wants to go first then?" Haruno gleefully clasped her hands together.

She knows. Doesn't she.

I peer over to Yukino and she does the same. She gives me a small nod. I reply with one of my own.

"Nee-san, please hear me out to what I'm about to say. And please carefully think about what it is I'm saying before you make any remarks." Yukinoshita had such a serious face on that even I was at the edge of my seat waiting for her to say what she was going to say.

But I already know what you're gonna say! Right?

"Oh? Quite serious aren't we? Alright. I'm all ears." Haruno leaned a bit forward as she rested her head on her hands.

"Nee-san." Yukinoshita kept an unwavering stare. "Hikigaya-kun and I, are in a relationship."

What was probably only a few seconds, felt like an eternity waiting for her response.

"Your turn." Haruno doesn't change her position only her line of vision is shifted to me.

I gulp. "I know it's kind of late to ask this but… I wish to have your support." I say as I lightly bow.

I keep my head down and don't lift it until I hear her reply.

"Pfft-"

I lift my head just enough to see Haruno's response.

She was holding in a laugh…kinda. She held herself with one arm wrapped around her abdomen while the other covered up her mouth. She did a poor job as a moment later she was completely losing it, laughing loudly. Still somehow gracefully though. What the hell.

I was sitting up straight now. Not really sure how to receive her response.

Is laughing good or bad?

Yukinoshita didn't seem to be enjoying it either way, according to the disgusted expression she was giving her sister right now.

"Nee-san. Stop it please. Everyone is looking." She said with a light blush.

"Sorry, sorry!" Haruno said as she wiped tears from the corner of her eyes.

What a reaction. Maybe I should try stand-up.

"You both!" Haruno says attempting to regain her composure and breath back. "You guys are just too cute!"

"Huh?" Yukinoshita and I reply in unison.

"I mean. As if I couldn't tell just by my dear little sister's request to have this meeting in the first place." Haruno seemed to have regained her composure but now her smile was bigger than ever.

"I-I see…" An embarrassed Yukinoshita said.

"And to top it off Hikigaya-kun even asked me for my support. How adorable."

"It's not really…" my voice trails off.

"I must say, I was truly hoping you would get chosen this time Yukino-chan. Guess I worried for nothing."

"What are you even saying right now Nee-san?" Yukinoshita's blush grew at her sister's comment.

She's said something similar before, hadn't she?

"So who confessed first?" Haruno leaned over the table even more now, looking expectantly, to the point that, well… some of her was overflowing…

I only took a quick peek when I felt the whole side of by body get severely colder.

Shit. I've been caught.

The source of the cold feeling was coming from my girlfriend.

Oops. She looks annoyed now.

"Nee-san, I'm sure Hikigaya-kun is busy right now so I'll fill you in on things later." An irritated Yukinoshita stated.

"Ehhhh?! That's no fun! I want to talk to Hikigaya-kun too!"

Haruno and I were outside the café alone while Yukinoshita went to the restroom.

"So, about what I asked."

"You want me to support you guys."

"Yeah…I honestly think having your support would mean a lot to Yukino."

"Already on first name bases I see. You sure are a sneaky couple. Waiting till I left to make your move." Haruno turned to me and poked my chest. "Woman don't like sneaky guys, Hikigaya-kun."

"Well, it's not like it was on purpose. It just sorta turned out that way…" I say trying to hide my flushed face from her. Poking guys chests like that is also sneaky!

"Hmm. But I suppose if you make sure to treat Yukino-chan right, I could back you guys up."

"Those were my intentions."

"You understand what your relationship truly means right?"

I only look at her. I have a slight idea to where she is going but I stay silent as to let her continue.

"You can no longer ignore the Yukinoshita family. For better or worse, her problems have, to an extent, become your problems. If you don't think you can handle the pressure that comes with dating my little sister, I suggest you save her a heartache and forget about her right now. It's not too late."

Haruno's once happy smile had disappeared. No, that's not right either. The smile was still there, only now it was replaced by a more cruel one.

"I knew that the moment I considered even thinking about asking her into a relationship."

"Is that so."

"I know it doesn't mean much coming from someone like me but…I won't run away from her. I want to be a source of strength for her, not only as a friend but something more."

"Is this the 'real' thing you were looking for?"

"Who knows. But at the very least, I know I won't regret this."

Haruno only stairs at me.

"We'll see if you're truly a man of your word."

I don't say anything back to her, I only keep eye contact, which is a lot harder than you'd think.

"You do seem to have grown more mature since I last saw you."

"Maybe. I can seem to drink coffee with less sugar now." I grin at my own joke.

Haruno doesn't laugh. Tough crowd.

"Hikigaya-kun, you already know what brings her the most pain. So I hope you really are on her side."

I can't think of a good reply, so I just say, "Right."

"I do have to say it's nice to see her so happy. As soon as I came home I noticed it. It will be a heavy burden on you."

Yukinoshita Haruno is a scary person. It feels like she's still trying to get me to leave Yukino but it won't happen.

"Unless Yukino breaks up with me, I plan on staying for the long run."

"Oh my! Was that a proposal?!" Haruno clapped her hands.

"Don't be stupid." I again look away to hide my reddened face.

She only lets out a small laugh.

"I'll be counting on you, Hikigaya-kun." And just as she finished she gave me a small bow.

Why does this feel like a blood-pact or something?! Please stop it.

Soon after Haruno lifted her head back up Yukino came out of the café.

"Ah Yukino! You missed such a nice talk between myself and your boyfriend!" Haruno quickly wrapped her arm around my shoulder as she said that.

Too close! I can feel something on my arm that I shouldn't be.

Yukinoshita must have noticed my face get red because she quickly shot me a glare.

"Nee-san!" Yukino exclaimed as she tried to pull Haruno off of me. "Please refrain from doing things like that!" She finished as she stepped in front of me, separating Haruno and I.

"My oh my. Word of advice my dear little sister, men don't like jealous woman." Haruno teased her sister.

Yukino didn't reply. I couldn't clearly see her face, but I think she was pouting.

Cute.

"Alright you two, I have some errands I have to get to so this is where I take my leave. Hikigaya-kun, I trust you can bring my sister home at a decent time."

I nod.

"Well then, bye-bye!" Haruno gave us one last wave as she walked away heading toward a black expensive looking car.

As Haruno disappears I look over you Yukinoshita next to me.

"Do you want to just call it a day?"

Yukinoshita looks at the ground pensively before she answers. "Can we stay together…" She lifts her head to catch my gaze. "A little longer?"

As if I can say no with your face looking like that.

"Come here." I say as I take her by the hand and lead her away from the café.

I took her to a park bench that was nearby. The sunset slowly approaching.

"What were you and Nee-san talking about?" Yukinoshita asked as she looked out to a nearby water fountain.

"Funny thing is, she kinda asked me the same thing Hayama had."

"…So about our family."

"Yeah. Seemed like she was trying to scare me away actually." I say with a snicker.

Yukinoshita stays silent so I look at her.

She stares back at me, looking like someone had just told her the last existing cat had passed away.

"Hachiman-"

"Hey, don't look at me like that." I scratch the back of my head trying to distract myself from her eyes.

"Maybe if-"

"Careful Yukino." I cut her off, scared to find out what she was going to say. "I told you didn't I? I'd stay right beside you."

Her eyes look like they are fighting back tears.

I continue. "I'm not saying I'm going to fight your battles for you. I'll do my part and you do yours." I give her the warmest smile I can muster. "That way, when it's all said and done, no one can say we didn't both give it our all. We'll be a team. And if memory serves me right, when we both work together, we are kinda unbeatable."

Yukinoshita stares at me a moment longer before she rubs her eyes, wiping the almost forming tears.

"Of course, I don't need you to fight my battles for me." She lays her hands on her lap and shifts her body towards me. "I'm not some sort of damsel."

I break into a smile hearing her.

"That's my girl."

She giggles at me.

"I only request that you always support me and in return I'll always support you." She finishes with a warm smile.

"I can do that."

She reaches out for my hand.

"Of course, that doesn't mean I will hesitate to tell you when you are being foolish."

Her smile turns mischievous now.

"Of course not." I can't help but smile.

Yukinoshita Yukino isn't as strong as she lets out to be. But where she stumbles I'll be there to catch her.

Geez, what kinda cheesy and sheepish things are you thinking about Hachiman?!

Yukinoshita's touch snaps me back to reality. Her hand is cupping my cheek.

She leans in and places a gentle kiss on my lips.

We stay connected for a moment before she slowly pulls away from me. I look down and her and notice how much she's blushing. Getting bolder there.

"I love you, Hachiman."

I swear her smile is brighter than the sun.

"Love you too."

Yukinoshita scooches closer to me and lays her head on my shoulder. I wrap my arm around her as we both watch and wait for the sun to set.

I guess even we can do normal 'couple' like things, unexpectedly.

A/N: I felt bad for being gone for so long that I decided to update sooner than expected. Hope you enjoyed it! And as always thank you for your support.