Dark came through Camino's bedroom window. That idiot cousin of hers, how dare he interfere? I should have killed him when I had the chance. I wanted to… He looked at his hands. …but I couldn't. What the hell is wrong with me? Was it Camino? Was Camino holding me back?

He shook his head. Impossible.

He began taking off his clothes. I will get rid of anyone who tries to take my love away from me. That I can promise.

He felt fatigue come over his body. But not tonight. I am at the end of my resources.

He smiled and collapsed on his bed. I must rest. Tomorrow is Camino's day.

Sunlight found Camino's eyes and he opened them slowly. He blinked a few times and then rubbed his eyes. He rolled onto his back and stared up at the ceiling.

When did I fall asleep? he wondered.

He glanced at the clock. It was morning all ready. Whenever he'd gone to bed he'd slept well through the night.

He yawned and slid out of bed. He then proceeded to his bathroom to wash up. He looked at his hands. I wonder if he hurt anyone. It doesn't look like he injured our body. He lifted his head. He was probably with Pan. He better not have done anything to her.

The telephone rang and Camino nearly jumped out of his skin.

"Hello?"

"Hey Camino. I hope you're not busy today."

"Scatter? Uh…I don't think so. Why?" He walked into the front room.

"I caught Pan with Dark last night," he replied.

Camino's stomach clenched tight. "What happened?"

"Apparently, some guy was making passes at Pan and Dark got protective. He tossed the guy into the street and I got there just in time to save him from being hit by a truck."

Camino's hand tightened on the phone. "Oh Kami."

"I know. This might be your chance. If Pan doesn't know what boyfriend material is then you can show her. I was thinking that we can all hang out somewhere today." He laughed. "Trust me. I'd want you to be with her rather than Dark any day."

Camino laughed nervously and said quietly, "Funny you'd say that."

"Huh?"

"Nothing, nothing. So today it will just be you, me, Bra and Pan? Where could we go?"

"I can't tell you. Just be prepared to go swimming. Be ready in an hour, okay?"

"Hmm. Sure thing."

After breakfast, Camino returned to his room with a few minutes to spare before Scatter and the others would show up.

"If I'm going to be out with Pan all day, I should use the rest of the potion to make sure Dark doesn't try to take over."

He went to his desk and moved a few books out of the way. One of the books bumped the potion and knocked it onto the floor.

Camino watched in shock as it fell to the floor. The glass shattered and the sound echoed through the air.

"No." He knelt and picked up the pieces of glass. His fingers touched the cool liquid on the floor. "Now what do I do?"

All he really could do was hope Dark didn't try to emerge. If he had been wreaking havoc last night, he was probably tired.

He got a towel to clean up the mess, but couldn't help but wonder as he did so. Was this a sign?