A/N: Thank you to those who have reviewed xD they help me improve (especially Exhile 87 read her Akihiko x Mitsuru fics!! They're great!). This is my first time writing a fanfic so I'm so sorry if I'm not really good. I just love Akihiko x Mitsuru soo much!!

Disclaimer: I do not Own Persona 3

Chapter 3

"Well, here we are." said Akihiko

"Are you sure? Let me see that." Ken said as he snatched the piece of paper that contained the address of the house they were to live in. "Yup this is it alright."

"When they said the Kirijo family was rich, they weren't kidding." Akihiko said as he gazed upon the house before him.

The house was indeed huge. But Akihiko could not really see how huge it was because of the seven foot gate blocking his view. The gate had a silver colour and it was outlined with golden metal roses and vines and at the center of it was an elegantly written K.

"The gate itself is already impressive!" The young boy commented.

Suddenly the gate slowly opened to reveal the huge mansion and lot it was concealing. Akihiko slowly drove inside, passing the gate, and entering the remarkably huge place. There was a beautiful garden with all sorts of different flowers in different colours; and bushes shaped like animals positioned around the garden. There was a space in the middle of the drive way where a beautiful fountain was situated. Akihiko drove past it finally arriving at the entrance of the mansion. It was bigger than he anticipated. Akihiko and Ken stepped out of the car still looking around.

"Good morning, you must be Master Akihiko. We have been expecting you. I am Matthew, your butler." Said the man who looked like he was in his mid 40s.

"You can call me Master Ken!!" Ken proudly stated.

Akihiko turned to his friend and gave him a look. "I thought I had the big ego."

"Right. Let me give you a quick intro. This house was specially made for you and Madam Mitsuru. This house has 3 master bedrooms, 7 guest rooms, 6 bathrooms, a small office for the madam, and a gym for you which was requested by your manager for your training. There is also a patio, and a pool out back, a family room, living room, dining room, kitchen, and a video room." The butler paused to catch his breath. "I will be assisting you in anything you need along with 10 maids and 4 cooks."

"Sanada-san, I think I just died." Ken commented. Akihiko didn't reply. He was too engrossed by his own thoughts about he sudden royal treatment but was snapped out of it immediately when he noticed something.

"Where is Mitsuru?"

The butler gave him a look. "Already looking for your lady I see. Do not worry she shall arrive a few moments from now."

Akihiko turned red. "N-No.. It's not like that…It's just…" Akihiko found himself lost for words. He too didn't know what he was thinking suddenly asking him about Mitsuru.

"You may take a look around if you wish. The driver shall park your car and take care of your luggage for you."

"Thanks." With that Akihiko and Ken started to explore the house.

A few moments later….

"Ah Madam! Welcome… your man has already arrived. They are at the dining table being served lunch."

Mitsuru nodded in acknowledgement and motioned to the dining room taking a few steps to the right but she suddenly remembered that she had no idea where that was.

Noticing Mitsuru was going the wrong way the butler commented. "It is to the left madam."

"I know…I'm just getting a feel of the house." She hated showing weakness and she hated admitting she had limitations. It was just the kind of person she was. She wanted to be independent and strong especially now that her father had passed away.

She slowly motioned towards the dining room but suddenly came to a halt when she realized she was about to face Akihiko. Why did it seem so hard now? Before during their high school years they would sit and eat together in the living room at the dorm casually. But she had to face him now since they are going to be living together for some time. Not that she was complaining or anything. She continued walking. "But what do I say to him? It's not like I can just casually say something like "Hey, how's life?" to him." Mitsuru sighed. "You can do this Mitsuru."

When she arrived at her destination, she saw two figures seated beside each other at the dining table. When she entered the two figures suddenly grew quiet. She took a seat opposite the taller figure despite the availability of nine other seats. The food had already been served in front of them but no one motioned to move.

"Say something to her!" Ken whispered to the boxer.

"Like what?"

"I dunno, anything!"

Akihiko hesitated for a bit but suddenly blurted out "Hey how's life?" Ken slapped his forehead at his friend's stupidity while Mitsuru suddenly giggled at the boxer's naivety.

"You haven't changed Akihiko.Mitsuru commented. My life?" Mitsuru frowned a bit but smiled instantly which Akihiko noticed. "It's the usual, papers here and there, meetings, business, etc." she answered. "What about yours? I find your life would be more interesting than mine."

"My life? Well it's not really that interesting. I'll put it this way…..I punch people for a living." Akihiko smiled at her. Mitsuru was surprised at first at what he had just said but she smiled back at him understanding how Akihiko was.

"Kirijo-san please forgive my friend. Most of the time the words that come out of his mouth haven't yet been fully processed by the brain." Ken said while Akihiko shot him a glare.

"You haven't changed too Ken. I sometimes forget how old you are with the words that come out your mouth." Mitsuru smiled at him

While the two were conversing Akihiko couldn't help but gaze at he red head in front of him. She was indeed beautiful. Her sharp, commanding eyes; her beautiful curls that framed her face; and those red lips he had so longed to touch with his own. Why god would give him another chance at this red headed goddess is what he'll never know. He was snapped out of his thoughts seeing the other two already partaking on the food before them so he did likewise.

Akihiko and Mitsuru explored the house together while Ken went his separate way.

"Matthew, I seemed to have locked myself outside my room. Could you direct me to where I might find the key?" Ken requested

"Certainly Master Ken." Matthew and Ken walked past the kitchen and into the supply room. "The ones with red Key chains indicate that they are keys for the master's bedroom." Ken studied the keys for a bit. "So if this is the key to my room…then this must be the key to Sanada-san's" Ken suddenly grinned to himself. "Perfect." But unknown to Ken he was being watched by a certain butler as he took the key to Akihiko's room.

In the garden, two past persona users were walking side by side.

"I remember the times you would take me out on Sundays and take me to places I wouldn't normally go. But I had to admit I enjoyed it." Mitsuru stated.

"I figured you needed the time off from all the work you keep preoccupying yourself with." Akihiko said with a smile.

Mitsuru gave him a small smile and directed her attention at his bandaged hand. She motioned Akihiko to the wooden table and chairs that were situated near by.

"Sit." She commanded and Akihiko obeyed. As soon as he sat down she instantly grabbed his bandaged hand. "What happened?" She demanded an answer from him.

"It's nothing. This kind of thing is normal in boxing." Akihiko answered while forcing down the blush that was forming upon his because of Mitsuru's touch.

Mitsuru then noticed his right cheek was also bandaged. She couldn't believe she hadn't noticed that earlier. She motioned to touch the bandaged part when Akihiko stopped her by intertwining her hand with his. Mitsuru blushed at his sudden action.

"It's okay Mitsuru I'm used to these kinds of things."

"You're always getting hurt Akihiko. She said in an angry tone hinted with concern. She wasn't sure if she was really angry or worried."

Akihiko pulled away his hand from hers. "No pain, No gain I guess…" he said.

"Why are you always like that?! You don't care about anything as long as you get to become stronger."

Akihiko didn't say anything he directed his attention on the ground instead. Mitsuru said nothing further too. There was an awkward silence which was broken after a while by Akihiko. "Mitsuru….I-I'm sorry." He looked up at her. Mitsuru was caught of guard at what he had just said. Was this the stubborn, hard headed Akihiko she once knew? Usually it would take him days to apologize and sometimes he just wouldn't at all. Akihiko motioned to leave but was stopped by Mitsuru tugging on the jacket he wore.

"I'm sorry too…. It's just that sometimes you can be a little immature and you get careless. I'm just worried about you and your health." She admitted.

Akihiko smiled at her. "Well then, I'm sorry that you're too mature and worry too much." Akihiko joked and was rewarded with a smack from Mitsuru.

"Hey that hurt!" Akihiko complained while still smiling.

"You deserved it." Mitsuru smiled.

"It's getting late we should head back."

"Agreed."

The two walked slowly side by side back to the mansion. This time Mitsuru intertwined her hand with Akihiko's as they walked back. Akihiko blushed at her sudden gesture but luckily Mitsuru couldn't see it because it was already getting dark.

A/N: Chapter 3 done yey!! Tell me what you think :D. I'm using Ken to bring Akihiko and Mitsuru closer together. You'll see in future chapters.