I'm back… FINALLY! Bows down I'm really really really sorry…. T.T I'm too lazy for my own good… bows again

We finally get to the mushy parts with Kaname and Mana! Woot! ( No lemon… for all u pervs reading this.)

The Rising Sun

Itsuki scratched his head in thought. "Hmm… I can't think of any more questions. Anyone else?"

Amou looked at Shiba and said, coolly, "At least if it's not about Kirihara-san's weight…" Shiba looked up, distressed.

"C'mon now… I didn't think you were the type to hold grudges Amou-kun." said Mana playfully.

"No… I just don't like repetition, that's all."

"Dammit Amou! Quit it already!" Shiba yelled.

"Shiba-sempai? You're starting to scare me" Mana backed away a few more feet.

Kaname looked at the clock. It was almost 5:00am. "Whoa. Uh... sorry guys… we gotta hit the bunks now. I promised my sis we wouldn't stay up really late."

"Aw man! If it wasn't for the fact that your sister's culinary skills were so damn good, I'd say we should stay up later." Itsuki groaned.

"Into my room… c'mon…" Everyone sleepily made it to Kaname's room.

Hmm… 1…2…3… Where's Mana? thought Kaname. He quickly found Mana on the couch, already asleep.

Hehe… that's so like her… Kaname picked up Mana bridal-style. He looked at her fondly. Why… why did he fall in so deep? Her kind and helpless aura drew him in… and now… Kaname leaned over and gently kissed Mana. He felt Mana stir. Oh shit!

Mana yawned and fluttered her eyes open. "Kaname-kun? What's wrong? Where is everyone?"

"Shh… It's ok Mana… they just went to bed."

"Oh Kaname-kun… I'm so sorry I troubled you. You should be sleeping right-" Kaname leaned over to her head again and silenced her with another kiss. Mana looked shocked and blushed profusely.

"Sorry Mana… I-I don't know what came over me…" Kaname set her down with utmost care.

"Kaname-kun… I.. don't mind at all. Not one little bit." Mana hugged Kaname and returned one of his kisses.

Now it was Kaname's turn to blush "Mana… come with me." He looked at the clock. Perfect timing…5:45am. thought Kaname.

Mana cocked her head to one side, as if to say Eh? I don't get it…

Kaname gave a small smile. "C'mon"

They went up to the attic and made their way to the roof. It was still a little dark out. Kaname motioned Mana to sit next to him. Mana happily complied.

"Mana?"

"Mmm?"

"Uh… I... uh…"

"What is it?"

"I really don't know how to say this…" Kaname moved his hand in his jet-black hair.

"Ok… First you open you mouth. Then you-"

Kaname interrupted. "Er… not like that."

"Sorry…"

Kaname sighed. "Mana… ever since that one encounter, I've always thought of you so fondly. I'd do anything to protect you… to… keep you away from sadness."

Mana looked up suddenly, now very nervous.

"And… I want to say… I love you. I love you so much that it's driving me insane." Kaname looked uneasily at Mana.

Mana looked up at Kaname, her eyes shining bright. "Kaname-kun… I love you too… You know I've always held you dear to me."

Kaname's eyes went wide. Then, as if something compelled him to do it, he took hold of Mana in a tight embrace. He kissed Mana with such intensity, that Mana knew he wasn't lying. Mana deepened the kiss. Kaname let go and smiled. This would be a new beginning for them.

Suddenly, Mana looked up and said happily to her new love, "Look! The sun is rising!"

They both looked into the sun and held on to each other, not wanting to ever let go.

Woot! Sorry… I told you guys the story was gonna be short… Now you know the significance behind the title. Heehee!

Please review! I want to make more fanfics, and I need some constructive criticism.

Until the next story!!

xjinchuurikix