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Chapter Four

After their first face-to-face meeting on the beach, Saionji and Touga had spent almost every day thereafter with each other. They would talk for hours, each learning new things from the other. It had been three weeks now and the boys were very close, practically a couple.

Ruka would sometimes watch them from a distance as they would cuddle and snuggle on the beach. He was still wary of Touga and watched simply because he didn't trust him. Nothing had gone wrong yet, however. Ruka hoped it would stay that way.

Sometimes Touga would go out into the sea with Saionji and swim. Many splashing fights would ensue. This particular morning started like many. Touga would head outside, and instead of practicing Kendo, he would go down to the beach for his daily play date with Saionji.

Touga jogged down the stairs and crossed the beach until he reached the water. He picked up a few small rocks and threw them into the water, his way of signaling to Saionji that he was there.

It never took long for the mer-boy to respond. Saionji soon appeared and swam to the edge of the beach. "Hi, Touga," he greeted, smiling as he moved his wet wavy hair out of his face.

"Hey, Kyo-chan," Touga said with a happy smile, joyfully using the little nickname he'd given his friend.

Saionji rolled his eyes, though he couldn't hide the light flushing of his cheeks. "We have to go out to the big rock by the cliff in a few minutes," Saionji said then.

Touga blinked. "All the way over there? Why?" he asked.

"My friend is meeting us there," Saionji said.

"Your friend? As in, another mer-person?" Touga asked, becoming excited.

"Yeah, it's my friend Ruka. He thinks he's just coming to see me. He doesn't know that you'll be with me, so it'll be a surprise," Saionji explained, smiling.

Touga laughed a little and nodded, starting to undress. He took off his boots and his shirt, but left his pants on, which he usually did. Touga waded into the water and went over to Saionji. He got behind him and put his hands on the mer-child's shoulders. "Ready," Touga said.

"'Kay," Saionji replied before turning around and swimming out into the water.

Touga smiled a bit as he lay on Saionji's back, holding onto his shoulders. Sure, he could swim, but he had trouble keeping up with the mer-boy, for obvious reasons. Plus, he enjoyed their closeness when he was allowed to hitch a ride.

The two chatted a little bit as they headed for the large boulder at the base of the cliff. The water was very deep in this area, a little unnerving for Touga. So upon arrival, Saionji swam up close to the rock and let Touga climb onto it.

"Do you want up, too?" Touga asked Saionji, offering him a hand.

The green-haired child shook his head. "No, I better stay in the water. Ruka will need to see my tail in order to know we're here," he said, looking up at his friend.

"Oh, okay," Touga replied, smiling a bit as he laid down on the rock's flat top.

Several minutes passed before sometime caught Touga's eye. A blue dorsal fin was approaching them. "Uh, I hope that's your friend…" Touga said, counting on it being just that and not a hungry shark looking for lunch.

Saionji turned and looked behind him. He smiled, "Yup, that's him," he said, waiting for Ruka to reach them.

Ruka poked his head out of the water and shook his hair when he got there. "Whew, hey, Kyouichi, " he said, not noticing Touga yet.

"Against my better judgment, here I am. So what's going…" he trailed off then, his blue eyes finally settling on Touga, who was watching quietly. "…On…?" he finished quietly.

"Ruka, this is Touga," Saionji said, introducing them. "Touga, this is my friend Ruka."

"Hi!" Touga said, beaming as he waved to the second mer-child.

Ruka paled and his eyes were the size of dinner plates. After a moment of staring, Ruka gave a short scream and promptly dove underwater.

Touga blinked twice, rather confused by the reaction he'd just gotten. He looked at Saionji. "Was it something I said?" he asked, rubbing the back of his head.

"Um…" Saionji said, "Hang on a second," he added, before diving beneath the surface as well.

"Okay…" Touga said, blinking.

"Don't go 'way," Saionji said, returning briefly and then leaving again.

"O…kay…" Touga murmured, not sure what was going on.

Saionji followed the trail of bubbles that led downward, knowing Ruka had gone this way. He found him swiftly. Ruka was waiting by a blue leafed sea plant.

"What was that about?" Saionji asked, frowning a bit.

"Don't take that tone with me," Ruka said, frowning in return. "Kyouichi, have you lost your mind? You brought him this far out into the water?! And you let him see me! What the heck are you thinking?! If your grandma finds out, she'll have a whale!"

Saionji sighed deeply. "Ruka, will you stop freaking out?" he asked.

"I can freak out as much as I want to, thank you very much!" Ruka retorted, very upset. "I-I don't understand you anymore, Kyo. I-I mean, what is with you and this human? Huh?"

"He's my friend," Saionji stated. "I don't see what the big deal is."

"Obviously," Ruka replied, rubbing the area between his eyes. "Ugh, can you even give me a reason why you called me here?"

"I wanted you to do me a favor," Saionji said. "I want to show Touga that underwater grotto, but I know he won't be able to hold his breath long enough to reach it."

"And?" Ruka asked, his arms folded across his chest.

"And…I was hoping you would have a spell that could help us with that…?" Saionji asked, smiling hopefully.

"No," was Ruka's simply answer.

"Oh, come on, please? You're so much better at magic than I am. A-And I won't tell anyone you did it," Saionji said, "I know you won't tell anyone either, 'cause then you'd be in trouble too."

Ruka sighed and smacked his forehead. "Do you…have any idea how sick I am of you?" he asked, peering through his fingers.

"Um…yes?" Saionji answered, smiling and putting on the cutest face he could muster. "Please? Will you? Please?"

Ruka growled. "Fine!" he exclaimed, throwing his arms in the air. "You win!"

"Thanks, I owe you one," Saionji said quickly, grabbing his friend's hand and tugging him back to the surface.

Ruka didn't struggle as he was pulled along, only grumbling. "You just had to make that face…"

End of Chapter Four

BlackRoseVixen05: Alright then, that's the end of that. ^_^ Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and will stay tuned for the next. Chapter five continues right where this chapter left off. I'm debating on making an alternate chapter five with a little Yaoi fun in it as well. ((ebil chuckle)) Anyone who is interested in receiving the alternate yaoi chapter can just let me know in a review along with your e-mail. Yay for shouta! Anyways, please leave me some nice reviews, for they are loved! Oh! And Happy Valentines Day!!!