A/N: :D So this post was a little bit faster than usual I think, shorter word count for the win. I don't have much to say except that the next post might not be for a week atleast. I have my final paper and tests this week along with work. That being said, after Wed, I should have time so who knows, maybe I will get it out. This was not even 300 words yesterday and now it's 2,212, so it could happen. Anyways, I just wanted to update you on that and thank everyone again for the follows, favorites, reviews, and PMs. As always, I hope you enjoy this chapter and I hope to hear what you think!

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Yumi's eyes slowly opened with a yawn as Sachiko moved below her waking her in the process. Sachiko could only smile at Yumi who still look exhausted as she rubbed one of her eyes.

"What time is it?" Yumi yawned again as she looked up to her clock before waking up fully realizing that it was late and her parents were probably home. She instantly glanced to the door noticing it was shut. "Oh no, my parents. . ." Yumi said as she rolled onto her back and looked to the ceiling.

"Do you think they found us?" Sachiko asked as she looked to the door. She didn't remember shutting it, they probably had found out.

"Well they left us alone, so that must be a good sign." Yumi tried to reassure herself though it wasn't working very well. She had just gotten her parents approval to be with Sachiko and now she probably just threw it away. "They are going to kill me."

"This is my fault, I wanted this." Sachiko said feeling a slight pang of guilt as Yumi glanced to her with worry written all over her face.

"Hey, this is not your fault, I wanted this just as bad as you did. I was just really nervous and probably didn't show it. You wouldn't have had to do what you did to get me in the mood if I would have just been less nervous. We might not have got caught then." Yumi explained as Sachiko frowned a little. She was happy though that Yumi really did want to do what they had done.

"Perhaps the best thing to do is face your parents together?" Sachiko asked as Yumi glanced to her before nodding.

"You're right, let's get some clothes on and go talk with them." Yumi said as she climbed out of bed still as bare as can be. Sachiko couldn't help but blush at the sight before her as she too climbed out of bed to get some clothes.

Once dressed Yumi made her way towards the bedroom door. She had no idea what her parents were going to say, but Sachiko was right. Facing them together was their best option. Besides, Sachiko had said they've been intimate already, so hopefully it wouldn't be a big deal.

"Here we go." Yumi sighed as Sachiko took her hand and they went down the stairs towards the living room.

"We were wondering when you two would be down." Mrs. Fukuzawa started as her husband glanced over and saw Sachiko and Yumi standing hand in hand.

"Mom, about that." Yumi interrupted figuring just saying it would be best. "What we-."

"Yumi, I know what your going to ask and the answer is, I found your towel." Yuuki interrupted from the kitchen as both Yumi and Sachiko shared a knowing look before turning to see her brother smiling. "No need to thank me, I put in the laundry."

"Towel?" Mrs. Fukuzawa asked as Sachiko and Yumi turned back to her parents.

"Yes, Sachiko-sama brought over a towel and forgot it in the bathroom. I was going to the laundry anyways, so I brought it down for you. So no need to worry, I found it." Yuuki explained as Sachiko cleared her throat and thanked Yuuki. Yumi on the other hand didn't know what to say, she was speechless at the thought of almost spilling the beans to her parents. They didn't seem to know anything.

"T-Thank you, Yuuki." Yumi said as she turned to him. "Do you think I could speak with you upstairs?" She asked a little demanding, which as a brother, he simply couldn't ignore. Yumi's parents just looked at one another confused as the three headed up the stairs.

Yumi shut the door behind her once they were all in her bedroom. "You found the towel and shut the door?"

"Yes, I found it when I got home. I also shut the door." Yuuki confirmed as Yumi sigh a sigh of relief.

"Y-You didn't see us...Well...You know. . ." Sachiko trailed off as Yuuki raised an eyebrow.

"Naked?" Yuuki asked as Yumi's eyes went wide and Sachiko just shyly nodded. "No, I did not see either of you exposed, you were both under the blankets. I just picked up the towel and shut the door. I made sure mom and dad left you alone too. I told them you were watching movies." Yuuki reassured them as both girls felt a weight lift off their shoulders. They hadn't been found out by anyone but their brother.

"Thank you for doing that." Sachiko said as Yumi waved a hand at her.

"It was no big deal. I was surprised for a moment though, but overall I was happy to finally see you two together." Yuuki admitted with a smile as he poked at Yumi. "See, I told you she liked you."

Yumi blushed deeply as she shooed her brothers hand away and Sachiko raised an eyebrow to her. "He's just being a bully."

"Bully's don't listen and give advice to their love stricken sisters." Yuuki teased further as Yumi's blush intensified.

"Fine, fine, I may have on a few occasions."

"Nightly."

"On. A. Few. Occasions." Yumi said squinting at her brother who was enjoying this. "I may have talked with you about Sachiko."

"So I wasn't the only one." Sachiko said completely breaking the mood and drawing their attention to her. She just shook her head as if it was nothing. "I had talked with my maid multiple times about you and how I should approach you."

"See, I told, Yumi." Yuuki said as she stepped around the two. "Now if you don't mind, I was making a snack for the movie I was watching before saving both of you from a world of trouble."

"Alright fine. . . Thank you, Yuuki." Yumi said as she gave him a hug. "You really saved us tonight."

"Just doing my brotherly duties." Yuuki grinned as Yumi rolled her eyes, brotherly duties usually meant poking fun at her.

Once Yuuki was out of the room Sachiko went and sat on the edge of Yumi's bed. "So that is a relief." Sachiko said to break the silence as Yumi nodded and went to join her on the bed.

"He is a pain in the neck, but I guess he can be helpful sometimes." Yumi said followed by a big yawn as Sachiko chuckled a little before kissing her cheek.

"Why don't we put our own movie on and go to sleep. You still look exhausted from earlier." Sachiko said as Yumi smiled.

"I can't believe you're not. I never thought it would be so tiring."

"It was very tiring and I could sleep, but I regret nothing. I'm glad I could share my first experience with you." Sachiko replied as Yumi smiled at her before giving her a quick kiss on the lips. Sachiko smiled at the action before glancing over to the television. "Now why don't you pick out a movie for us to watch until we fall asleep."

-X-X-

Youko looked around seeing the dark empty streets, it was a little after 8 PM and she had found herself wandering. She wasn't sure why she was wandering, but it felt so much better than sitting at home and crying in her bed, something she just couldn't stop doing.

She had checked everything that she could, but still had no message from Sei, something that stabbed at her heart. The thoughts that followed those stabs weren't pleasant either. Stupid, ugly, unwanted, failure, all things that she had convinced herself of being in the past few days.

The worst of it all though was that she had thrown her little sister away and stepped away from all her friends. She had effectively turned her back on all of them and destroyed any chance she had of ever being their friend again.

The betrayal of Sachiko and Yumi weighed heavy on her as she looked at everything differently. The houses all felt empty and cold even though the lights were on. It was quiet even when cars drove by. She could only assume this is what it was like to hit rock bottom. To feel as though you don't exist in a living world full of color and noise. The only thing making sense was that she was alone, hurting, and had absolutely no idea where her feet were taking her.

Youko looked down to the ground as she heard her stomach growl again, she was starving. Even though she was hungry she just couldn't eat with how she was feeling. Who could even think of eating with life as you know it being completely destroyed.

Youko just shook her head and sniffled as she reached a hand out and rested against the wall for a moment before lowering down to sit, back against the wall. She had arrived at her destination though she wasn't exactly sure why she was here. The only thing she could do now was pull her knees close and let out all of her pain through tears.

-X-X-

Yoshino raised an eyebrow as she turned from her computer and looked at her window where she swore she could hear something. She shook her head as she turned back to her computer sighing as she looked at a picture of her and Rei giving a piece sign at the school fair. Yumi had taken the picture that day, she remembered it well because of how happy she was to be with the older girl.

Tap

Yoshino turned back to her window quickly, this time she knew she heard something. When she got over to her window she glanced around quickly before something caught her eye and she looked down. She blinked a few times when she saw Rei standing there looking up at her.

Rei waited patiently as Yoshino opened her window and stuck her head out.

"What are you doing?" Yoshino asked as Rei looked around and shrugged.

"I didn't think you would want to speak with me." Rei said as Yoshino remained silent for a moment glancing back to the picture on her computer.

"I-I. . . I don't." Yoshino said instantly making her wish she could take the words back.

"Well, I'm not leaving until you do." Rei said as she picked up another pebble and looked back up to Yoshino.

Yoshino remained silent for a moment before sighing and looking back down to her. "I-I can't just let you stay out in the cold, I'll be down in a minute." Yoshino explained as Rei smiled and dropped the pebble in her hand.

-X-X-

Sei sighed as she looked out the window thinking about everything really, which wasn't anything different for this point in time. So many things had changed in the past few days for her, she ultimately wondered when the name calling would start for her again. She liked to think she had a thicker skin about it this time, but only time would tell.

"Hey, I am going to get something from that place down the street do you want anything?" Sei's mother asked as Sei turned to her and thought for a moment.

"Actually, I can go get it for you if you want. It looks like a good night for a walk. What were you getting?"

"I just wanted to get some noodles from that shop that I like. I can never remember what it's called." Sei's mother explained as Sei smiled and went over towards the door putting her shoes on.

"I know exactly what you're talking about, I'll go get them for you." Sei said as her mother thanked her and handed her the money for it. Just as soon as Sei was outside of her house she heard something. She made her way down the path in front of her house and out the door to find the source of the noise.

"Youko?" Sei asked worriedly as the girl lifted her head from her knees exposing a tear soaked face. "What are you doing? Are you alright?" Sei asked as she bent down to inspect her. Instead of getting a verbal response though Youko quickly wrapped her arms around Sei and cried into her shoulder.

"Please don't leave me, I'm sorry." Youko repeated like a mantra as Sei remained speechless for a moment before wrapping her arms around Youko returning the hug.

"Hey, that is enough of that, I'm not going anywhere." Sei said trying to calm her. "Why don't you get up and walk with me. I can't imagine it's very comfy where you are." Sei continued as Youko looked down the street trying to avoid eye contact with Sei.

"Listen, if you don't come with me, I'm just going to sit with you and then we will both be uncomfortable." Sei said as she sad down in front of Youko and looked at her in the eyes. "Now tell me what is going on. You don't just show up on someones doorstep like this for no reason."

"I-I'll go with you." Youko finally said after a minute of calming down and wiping her eyes.

"Good, you can explain to me what happened when we get there."