"I'm home!" Touya called out as he entered the house and removed his shoes.

"Welcome home. Oh, who's this?"

Touya's father looked surprised at their guest.

"This is Yukito. I invited him for dinner. Is that okay?"

Fujitaka smiled at Yukito, "It's nice to meet a friend of Touya's and of course you can stay for dinner."

"Dad!"

A child's voice called out and the patter of feet sounded before a little girl stumbled into the room and fell onto her face.

"Sakura!" Both Touya and his father rushed towards the little girl, only Touya reached there faster. He scooped her up in his arms as she sniffled, rubbing her forehead. Her pretty green eyes were brimming with tears.

"You okay?"

She shook her head, "It hurts."

"Where?"

She pointed towards her forehead.

"Let's take care of that, okay?"

She nodded and was carried towards the kitchen. Yukito followed them and watched Touya fuss over the girl and put a Band-Aid over her hurt. When the girl noticed there was a stranger in the room, her eyes widened. Green eyes met dark brown. She stared at him and then her face turned red.

That was the cutest thing Yukito had ever seen.

There was a strong familiarity he could feel from this girl. Something about her made him feel light and strange.

Touya looked over in the direction Sakura was staring at and his eyes widened. The strange angel like figure attached to Yukito had his wings wide open. His eyes opened slowly and fixed on Sakura. Touya immediately put a hand on his sister's shoulder and stepped closer, protectively. Had he made a mistake inviting this person over? Those silver blue eyes shifted from Sakura to Touya and then his lips moved as he spoke two words silently.

His eyes drooped shut and his wings closed as he went back into his deep slumber.

"Touya, is everything okay?"

His father and Yukito were giving him a strange look.

"It's nothing. Are you okay now, Sakura?"

She nodded and beamed at him. Trying to get down from the counter, she slipped again and headed facedown for the floor till she was saved at the last minute with her brother catching her around the middle with his arm.

"Let's not get another injury so quickly, okay?"

Setting her on the ground, he introduced his friend, "This is my friend, Yukito." He looked at Yukito, "This is my sister. She's a bit clumsy."

Sakura made a face, "I am not clumsy."

Yukito laughed and bent down to Sakura's level and stuck out his hand, "Hi, Sakura."

Her face turned red. She shook his hand, looking shy and uncertain, "Hi."

"How old are you?"

"S-Seven."

"Wow, you're all grown up then, aren't you?"

Seeing a potential ally in this person, Sakura chimed, "Dad is teaching me how to cook. I can make tea now. Would you like tea?"

Yukito smiled, "I would like that very much."

Excited that someone wanted her to make tea for them, she rushed towards the kitchen.

"Your sister is so cheerful."

"And clumsy." Touya shook his head.

"Why don't the two of you go upstairs and Sakura will bring up some tea and snacks. There is still time for dinner."

"All right."

Touya took Yukito to his room. The latter was looked awestruck. "Your room is so amazing."

"You think so? It's nothing special."

"No, it's so big."

Touya could see from the rapturous look on Yukito's face that he meant it. Smiling, he offered him a seat, "Let's just start with our homework. We have loads of it."

They studied in silence and Touya would often sneak glances at his companion. If Yukito caught him, he would just smile and return to his work. The angelic creature on his back had not moved at all. He was still floating, slumbering.

As a result of hi lack of attention on his work, Yukito was finished first. There was a knock on the door and he went to answer. Touya's sister was startled at his presence and very nearly dropped the tray. For some reason, Yukito found himself so charmed by her confusion that he just wanted to hug her.

Noticing the tray in her hand, he knelt down, "Is that for us?"

She nodded, too shy to speak.

Touya appeared at his back and Yukito exclaimed, "Look your sister brought us snack and tea!"

"I'll take that." Touya took the tray from Sakura and closed the door.

Yukito opened it again and waved at the retreating girl, "Thanks, Sakura."

She blushed and rushed into a room, slamming the door shut.

"Stop encouraging her." Touya commented dryly. "She's already formed a crush on you."

Yukito looked confused, "Really?"

"She blushes everytime you speak to her."

Yukito looked to the door, and then beamed, "I can't help it! She's so cute!"

Touya groaned, "She's eight. She's supposed to be cute. Wait till she grows up."

Yukito smiled cheerfully, "Sakura will have a tons of boys after her."

"No, she won't." Touya inserted as he handed Yukito his cup of tea.

"Why not?" The latter looked genuinely puzzled as he blew on his tea.

"I'll break their faces." Touya told him calmly.

Yukito just laughed, gaily.

Dinner was an interesting affair. Sakura was so busy blushing, she couldn't eat properly, Yukito kept smiling at her. Touya kept sighing everytime Sakura spilled food in nervousness. Their father just laughed as it was rather obvious that Sakura had just formed her first crush.

By the time, dinner was over, Yukito insisted in helping Touya wash the dishes. He wiped them while Touya washed them. Sakura was put to bed because it was getting late. Mr. Fukitaka retired to his study to check some papers after telling Yukito to drop by anytime.

When everything was done, Yukito checked the time, "I should leave now. It's getting rather late."

"Yeah." Touya watched as he put on his helmet and sat on his bike, "I'll see you at school tomorrow. Thanks for the meal! Goodbye!"

Touya watched him as he drove away and wondered why that creature had said what he had said.

"Protect her."

A.N: This is the second installment to the series. I hope you enjoy and do tell me what you think.