Yes I am a ghost. To explain my sudden revival it's all thanks to well YOU guys. I gave up writing fanfiction years ago due to several computer crashes and that I started college rather recently. So I gave it up to pursue something slightly different. However now and then I'd check back and I noticed that although I was long gone some of my works still got hits and even reviews even after they had been buried by new material. So I feel as if I owe it to you guys, my fans/friend to finish some of the stories I left half done. Allow me to entertain you one more time.

You can never be alone

11/22

The early morning sun shined brightly through the windows of the S.E.E.S dorm. For the most part the dorm remained silent as the majority of its inhabitants had left the quaint abode to enjoy their Sunday afternoons. Those who didn't have plans could spend their day idly passing time with the distractions that their dorm offered. Although in this case two individuals chose not to leave simply because the person they wanted to spend their day with the most was already here. The two were a boy and girl couple with the boy resting his head in the girls lap as they watched television in the dorms common room. While everyone one else was off gallivanting or making a ruckus they simply wanted to spend some quiet time together and alone.

"I can't believe you got me to watch this." The girl let out a heavy sigh. "What is it with you and Ken with these super hero shows?"

"Come on Yukari you know they're cool." The boy gestured to the onscreen green and purple hero who was engaged in combat with a strange looking monster.

"Whatever you say Minato." She gave a defeated sigh as she turned her attention back to television. "So what, these monsters are created by evil memory drives taking over people."

"Something like that."

"Minato you're lucky you're cute or I'd call you a nerd." Yukari pouted, somewhat ashamed of the person who rested his head in her lap.

"Fine then maybe I shouldn't help a certain someone study for finals." The blue haired boy said bluntly never turning his attention from the television.

"Oh come on you can't do that to me." The girl pressed her hands together as she appealed to the boy. "I really want to do well this time."

"Well…" Minato said turning to face her. "What's in it for me?"

There was a hint of arrogance in his voice that accompanies a sly smirk. It's wasn't enough to make you feel belittled by him but just enough for him to show you that you couldn't resist him. Yukari cheeks turned bright red as she felt a small wave of embarrassment wash over her. She knew what he wanted. It was something they had done a few times since their trip to Kyoto, yet every time she experienced it the feelings were new and just as exciting as the first time.

"Fine." The girl looked over her shoulder to ensure that no one else could see. Confident that no other eyes could look upon this moment she began to lower her head to meet with the boys. The two shut their eyes as they felt the distance close between them. With every passing moment their lips grew closer and closer as their hearts began to race.

"Yukari-san? Minato-san? Are you down here?" A weak childish voice spoke. Although the voice was child like it still carried a since of dignity to it, which could only mean…

"Ken-kun?" Yukari looked up surprised as she watched the small boy descend the stairs. She turned her attention to her lap to see that the blue haired boy not only gone from her lap but was now sitting on the far side of the couch with a rather bored expression on his face as he watched the television. Even though he wasn't showing it Yukari could tell that he was upset they had been interrupted.

"Are you sure you should be out of bed?" Yukari said as she took note of the quilt tightly clutched around the boys frame.

"No need to worry Yukari-san I am feeling a bit better." Ken said with a weak smile as settled himself between the pair.

"Well don't push yourself too hard." Yukari said dotingly as she nestled the boys head into her lap and began to stroke his hair causing the boys smile to grow a little wider.

"Someone seems to be comfortable." Minato said with a slight chuckle.

"Jealous Minato-kun?" Ken said with a sly smirk, there was a bit of arrogance in his voice now too.

'Why you little…' The older boy's brow twitched as he watched the boy rest his head upon Yukari's thigh. That was HIS spot.

Sensing his unease Yukari gave a small giggle as she expressed her apologies to the boy sitting beside her. "Come on Minato be nice I mean it is your fault he's sick you know."

Minato let out a defeated sigh as he turned his attention back to the television. It was indeed his fault that Ken was in the shape he was now in. The leader of S.E.E.S had made one major oversight his judgment. Although mature for his age Minato had forgotten that Ken was still a kid. A kid whom yesterday Minato presented with various candies, which had been purchased during the Kyoto trip. A kid who upon receiving said candy decided to devour most of it, if not all of it, that very night.

"Aww I missed it!" Ken said as he realized the show had come to an end.

"Don't worry about it." Minato said with a small chuckle. "He doesn't finish the enemy off until the next episode. You know how they like to build up your expectations before they cut it short."

"Yeah I dislike it when they do that." Ken said with a small frown. "Just when you think the hero is about to save the day they bring the show to an end."

'Boys…' Yukari thought as she let out a sigh. She looked between the boys as they exchanged ideas about the show and giggled to herself. Yukari found herself especially focused on Minato's face. 'That smile of his…that laugh…that everything about him.' Yukari found herself smiling the more she looked upon him.

She turned her gaze towards Ken who rest in her lap. 'And he's nice to Ken, usually, so I bet he's great with kids.' A warm feeling welled up inside Yukari as thoughts of a possible distant future danced in her head.

"Yukari, are you listening!"

Yukari jumped at the mentioning of her name to see Minato waving to catch her attention. "I'm sorry, what?"

"Wow you were out of it." Minato said with a laugh.

"Oh shut up." Yukari replied with a girlish smile.

"Well I was thinking about making a small breakfast, you want anything special?"

'Not to mention he can cook. Someone is Mr. Perfect, isn't he?' Yukari smiled again. "I'm sure whatever you make will be fine." Minato said nothing but gave a silent nod as he made his way to the dorms kitchen.

"Yukari-san, you seem different." Ken spoke up as he peered at his senior with inquiring eyes.

"Different?" Yukari raised a brow surprised. "What do you mean?"

"I don't know…" Ken himself seemed confused about the subject. "But for some reason you seem happier. Did something happen?"

Yukari's cheeks turned a deep shade of red. Something did indeed happen. Something amazing occurred, and it was with someone far more unbelievable. "I don't know…" She decided to feign ignorance. "Maybe it was just nice to be able to visit my home town again." Yukari smiled to herself as the memories from the trip were still fresh in her mind. "We made a lot of memories with everyone didn't we Minato?"

She turned to look at the boy in question only to see that he was currently drowning out the rest of the world with his head phones as he cooked. "Even when he cooks he doesn't set those things down." Yukari smiled again before she turned her attention back to Ken. "Hey you never told me what you did while we were all gone. Did you do anything fun?"

"Well…" Ken's words began to trail off as he began to recount his adventures while the other members of S.E.E.S were off in Kyoto.

Time swiftly passed Yukari listened to the boy talk about the, somewhat embellished, events of the past few days like the story where he claims he battled a red-eyed white demon, whom Yukari suspected was simply Koromaru. But now it was now time to eat.

"Wow this is delicious!" Yukari explained as savored the morsel of tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) that danced over her taste buds. "Minato how can you cook this good?"

Minato simply shrugged in response. "I just picked it up along the way." His tone was nonchalant as if his talent was to be looked upon as an everyday occurrence.

"Come on Ken you have to try this." Yukari raised another helping and fed the young boy. "Good right?"

Ken paused momentarily as he let the flavor settle on his pallet. "She's right! Minato-san your skills are far beyond an average person. You could even go pro." There was a sense of excitement in his voice that accompanied his wide-eyed expression.

"Flatter me all you like you still have to eat your miso soup." Minato said with a stern tone. Even with his usually laid back personality he still had the ability to be aggressive when needed.

"Fine…" Ken let out a weak sigh as he hung his head.

"Sorry Ken-kun." Yukari giggled at Ken's act. "But I guess that means more for us, right?" Yukari once again lifted another bite of food but this time brought it to Minato's lips. She smiled a little as she watched him nip the food away from her. Taking note of a bit of food on his cheek she carefully guided it toward his mouth causing him to blush.

These exchanges continued uninterrupted for minutes where Minato would graciously receive food from Yukari who would bashfully fight off him feeding her until she finally gave in. They continued their flirtatious actions until a single voice spoke up.

"Wow you two seem like a married couple." Ken said rather plainly.

"W-what?" Yukari stammered as her cheeks turned a dark shade of red while Minato currently coughed and pounded his chest as he tried to down the piece of food he was currently choking on.

"It just seems to me that you two are rather closer. I'd say even closer Kirijo-san and Sanada-san." Ken explained with a smile. "It's nice."

This time both of them blushed as they both looked at each other momentarily before shyly looking away. Closer than Akihiko and Mitsuru? That was indeed saying something. Those two had been through a lot together thanks to S.E.E.S and there was no doubt that those two knew each other better than anyone else would/could.

"Please." Yukari giggled a bit. "As if I'd date someone like him, a so called ladies man."

Minato raised a brow. "Yeah, I'm too cool for you anyway."

"Hey, watch it!" Yukari scowled at the boy. Minato shrugged off her threat as he stuck out his tongue. "You're such a kid."

Ken quietly watched the couple's argument as a small smile grew on his face. "My mistake then. I'm sorry if I caused an issue. I'll be going now." And with that same smile Ken moved from the couch and began to ascend the stairs to the boy's floor.

"He's too smart for his own good." Minato said with a somewhat dark tone as he watched the boy's form disappear at the top of the stairs.

"I think it's cute." Yukari cooed. She smiled at the thought of Ken's opinion of them.

"Boo!" Minato shouted as he wrapped him arms tightly around Yukari's waist causing her to scream.

"You jerk!" She said as she elbowed him in the side before her hands came to rest a top his. There was something about his embrace that made it seem right. The way he held her or maybe because it was simply him holding he made Yukari feel safe. Being in Minato's arms made her feel as if everything would be alright no matter how bad it got.

"Well you said you said you wouldn't want to date a guy like me." He teased as he lightly poked her sides.

Yukari momentarily frowned. "I should be asking you why you're dating a girl like me. You've got your pick of any girl you want Minato so are you sure you want me?"

Minato could only respond by pulling her close to him, he placed a light kiss on her cheek before resting his head on her shoulder. "I told you before Yukari, I will be the Orpheus to your Eurydice. Not even the fire of hell will keep me away from you."

Yukari could feel her heart pound in her chest as her cheeks turned bright red. She turned to face the boy as she gazed into his eyes. She could feel the warmth in them. She could feel that he was looking only at her and no one else. At this moment there was no Mitsuru, no Fuuka, no Aegis, no Chihiro…at this very moment there was only Minato and Yukari. Yukari reached up and wrapped her arms around Minato's neck, never breaking her gaze. As if entranced by each other's eyes they drew closer until their lips momentarily touched. Although just for a moment the pair could feel a surge spread through their bodies. Their lips touched again and once again they experienced that rush. They touched a third time, this time longer almost as if they were afraid to let the kiss end. But when it did Yukari rested her head on Minato's chest as she breathed deeply to recover from their passion. She could hear his heartbeat. She could feel it beating in sync with hers. Every pulse of their hearts was like a silent "I love you's."

"However," Minato began as he pulled Yukari into a tighter embrace. "Unlike Orpheus I won't have to look back. I know that wherever I go you'll always be right beside me." He kissed her one last time as before letting her rest her head on his chest again. He loved the feeling of her nestled in his arms. It told him that she was his and that no one could change that. No matter what anyone else did he knew that he was the only one allowed to embrace her like this. "I love you Yukari."

Yukari gave a slight giggle as she held tightly onto the boy she loved you. "I love you too." She kissed Minato one more time. She had finally gotten what she had so desperately wanted, to be alone with him. Even if it was for a moment she had him and he had her. There was nothing else that mattered at this moment.

~End~

Well this finally brings this one to a conclusion. Now as a bonus to Persona fans I plan on doing a story involving the Persona 4 cast, which will most likely revolve around the MC. Which means the couple will either be Seta Souji and Rise Kujikawa or Seta Souji and Naoto Shirogane as they are my preferred pairing for him.