Wow this took longer than expected, blame crappy technology for the wait... anywho enjoy, finally.

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Slowly Seiya made his way over to them, praying silently that something would come up before he reached the table, screaming fans, reporters, monster attack, apocalypse, Yaten and Mina announcing their engagement, Kami-sama give me something.

Unfortunately his prayers went unanswered and all to soon he found himself level with the table, Rei Hino immediately leaping out of her chair and grabbing his arm to pull him down to sit beside her, if it was possible Rei had, since the engagement, become even more clingy than before, he supposed this was to do with the fact that Usagi was now officially Mamoru's and she felt that this was her chance. It wasn't that he didn't like her, she was after all an amazing person, a loyal and fierce friend and just as fierce a warrior, no less from the Senshi of Mars, and she was incredibly beautiful, he just wasn't interested in her in that way. However he had more pressing concerns at the moment than worrying about her clinging. For one thing he was now sat opposite the love of his life, who was giving him her beautiful warm smile, her arm through the arm of the man beside her who was gazing down lovingly at her. On the other side of Rei sat his other problem, Haruka Tenoh.

"It's nice to see you, Seiya," He flinched slightly as if Usagi's soft quiet voice was like a knife to his heart.

"It's good to see you too Oda… Gomen Usagi," He guessed he would have to get used to calling her by her given name, after all she was no longer his Odango. She was giving him a slightly confused look; the use of her name had obviously taken her by surprise, though she said nothing. It seemed that Mamoru had not noticed anything strange and he turned to smile at Seiya.

"We didn't see you much at the wedding!"

Seiya flinched again at the very mention of the word but he forced himself to put on a small smile.

"No, well I was talking to Minako Aino, and you know her, a conversation can last forever," Mamoru nodded a knowing look on his face; Usagi however did not look entirely convinced.

"Besides," he added looking away not wanting her to suffer the sad look he knew she would be able to find behind his eyes. "I wasn't feeling so well and I went home early, I've been off work for a while," this still didn't seem to settle her, however she did at least turn her eyes away from him. An awkward silence ensued. Seiya desperately tried to avoid looking at all of them without looking like he was trying to avoid them, a difficult feat to achieve. It was Haruka Tenoh that broke the silence, clearing her throat to gain attention. Seiya groaned inwardly, he knew anything that she had to say wouldn't be something he wanted to hear; he picked up his drink.

"So, Kitten have you and Mamoru discussed when you're going to take your honeymoon," Seiya had just enough time, while the words registered, to notice Usagi turn beetroot coloured. After that however he was preoccupied with coughing violently as he had swallowed his drink extremely fast whilst trying to prevent himself from spitting it out. Haruka glanced at him trying to look concerned for the sake of appearance before her Kitten, she couldn't help but allow a small amount of triumph etch it's way onto her face as she sat back and admired her work.

Seiya was vaguely aware of Rei trying to help him. Finally when he was able to breath at a steady rate again he muttered something about swallowing too much at once before looking up. Usagi was out of her seat a look of genuine worry on her face, he felt his heart skip and he couldn't help but feel happy to see that Usagi cared about him. However he quickly assured her that he was fine, because he didn't want he to worry, he couldn't and wouldn't let her feel any pain because of him, even if she was no longer his to protect. Another awkward silence followed and Seiya looked desperately over in the direction he had come from, sadly it seemed Mina and Yaten were still in full battle mode.

"So," it was Makoto who spoke and Seiya looked round at her in surprise, she hadn't said a word since he'd arrived and he'd quite forgotten she was there. She blushed slightly when she noticed everyone had turned their attention on her, from the looks on everyone's faces they were thinking the same as Seiya.

"Um, Haruka I heard that Michiru is playing a concert soon. Don't suppose there's any chance you could pull a couple of strings and get us in huh?" she nudged the blonde with a wink. Seiya looked at Haruka, he could have sworn he noticed her stiffen slightly at the mention of Michiru, he knew that look well, it was the same one he often wore if someone started talking about Usagi, was there something wrong between Haruka and Michiru? He pushed that thought away, no way; those two were solid… weren't they?

"I don't know, I can certainly ask," there was definitely no mistaking that slight coldness in her voice, and yet nobody else seemed to notice.

"I haven't seen Michiru in a while," Said Usagi,

"Michi has been… busy," there was definite bitterness, Seiya knew it all too well, something was wrong, he looked over at Usagi, if anyone would notice a friend in distress it would be her. She was smiling serenely and looking at Haruka, Seiya however knew her too well to take her at face value and he could see behind her perfect crystal blue eyes a hint of worry. It was this worry that stopped him from saying anything. In normal circumstances if she weren't there, he would almost certainly have made a jibe at the conceited blonde, especially after what she had said just a few minutes before. However he knew if he upset Haruka in front of Usagi she would be upset with him and he couldn't face that. So he stayed silent.

"Still," Haruka sounded brighter "I'm sure she'd love to see you all so I'll see what I can do about those tickets,"

"Hey!" Seiya's head jerked around as a very happy looking Mina came running over, by the look on her face and the very dejected looking Yaten who was walking behind her it wasn't very difficult to work out who won the war.

Seiya immediately stood pulling his arm out of Rei's grip and offered Mina his place. Mina grinned at him.

"You don't have to get up you know," Still she took the seat anyway.

"It's fine I have to go anyway, things to do,"

"Yeah me too," Piped up Yaten, Mina frowned at him.

"You were telling me you had all day just a few minutes ago,"

"Well I lied," he said frowning back. Seiya started to back away,

"Yeah, yeah, you're just bitter that you lost to a girl and you need to go sulk," chirped back Mina. Yaten looked ready to snap back but Seiya turned him around and started pushing him outside.

"See you," he called as they exited the Arcade.

"Well that couldn't have gone much worse," sighed Seiya. Yaten also sighed.

"Yeah… I've never lost two games in a row to anyone, let alone a girl" Seiya gave him a strange look, "Oh yeah, Usagi sorry," Seiya shook his head.

"Look, Seiya, we've got a recording on Tuesday, and we're going to have to cancel if your not there, you being the lead vocals and all… why don't you come, it might take your mind off things." Seiya thought about it, and then nodded. After all he'd been off work for a month now, he should really get back or he was going to drag Yaten and Taiki down with him. Besides maybe it would help.

"That's great, and maybe we can go out somewhere after," Seiya nodded again, although he wasn't really listening anymore.

"Cool, and after that we'll dress you in a pink tuxedo, marry you to Mina and send you to Mars," Seiya nodded again.

"Seiya!"

He snapped his head around "What?"
"You're not listening!"
"I am?"

"So you actually do want to marry Mina in a pink tuxedo and go to Mars?"

"Er, Mars is nice this time of year?"

"Seiya…"
"Okay sorry,"

As strange as it might seem, Yaten was actually right for once. Going to the recording studio had really helped. There was something about being able to get lost in the songs, to put everything into his singing that really lifted a weight from Seiya's mind. He was able to pour all his caged emotions into the recording and it made for a very good session. Needless to say everyone was very glad to see him back, and seemingly better than ever.

As they finished their last recording of the day there was a loud squeal and some clapping and a familiar excitable blonde came running in.

"You guys are as amazing as ever," She squeaked.

"Mina what are you doing here," Choked Yaten as she pulled him into a tight hug. Letting go she danced back a couple of steps.

"I finished my own recording a little early, so I came to hear you!"

"I thought I specifically asked for no crazed fans to be allowed in this place," Groaned Yaten walking past her. Seiya and Taiki just laughed as Mina skipped after him.

"Oh but I'm not just any crazed fan." She said in a sing-song voice.

"Well Yaten, where are we going now?" Said Taiki, he didn't particularly want to go out; his idea of 'out' was the library or some museum or cultural site. It was definitely not the same as Yaten's idea. However both he and Seiya had agreed to going somewhere and they guessed they should follow through on their agreement.

"Oh I know a really nice place," Piped up Mina.

"Who said you were coming?" Said Yaten frowning. She simply stuck her tongue out at him and hmmphed. Seiya shook his head at the two of them…

"Well then Mina, where's this nice place you mentioned," He said causing Yaten to roll his eyes, an Mina to smile widely and tap her nose, "It's a surprise,"

Seiya wished for a moment that he hadn't said anything, but he had and it was a bit late now, he'd just have to hope the place wasn't quite as wild as Mina.


"Well?" Said Mina, smiling at them.

"It's kind of dull," Said Yaten flicking his hair and yawning as he leaned back in his chair.

"I like it," Said Seiya looking around, the place was definitely a surprise, at least to anyone who knew Mina. It was small and fairly quiet; not to busy and was in a fairly quiet part of town, which was nice because it meant that even if they were recognised, they weren't likely to get mobbed by screaming teenage girls. It was a lot more sophisticated.

"I do too," Said Taiki who glad of the quiet music and the absence of flashing lights. He got enough of that at their concerts.

Mina beamed at the two of them, "I'll bet you thought you were getting dragged to some crazy nightclub,"

"No!" Said Seiya, a little too quickly and all three raised an eyebrow at him. He just shrugged and went back to his drink. Mina sighed and sat back.

"I thought you guys would just want to relax. I always come here when I want to think,"

"You mean you actually manage that occasionally?" Yaten's comment earned him a punch on the arm from Mina. "Yes actually, you forget Seiya's feast on Sunday was my idea," Seiya smiled slightly, that had certainly been a surprise.

"Well I'm glad we came here… I for one won't deny I was worried about you leading the way Mina," Said Taiki, Mina grinned mischievously.

Yaten yawned again and they all rolled their eyes at him and Seiya threw a piece of the giant cookie he'd bought at him.

"Hey!"

After another hour of chatting and laughing. Yaten finally annoyed them all so much with his constant yawning that he got his wish and they got up to leave.

"Finally," Said Yaten with a flick of his hair.

"You're insufferable," Said Mina poking him hard on the shoulder.

"That's a long word Mina, where'd you learn it," he said, earning him another poke.

"The back of a matchbox, where else,"

Seiya and Taiki walked ahead leaving the two to bicker amongst themselves. They had finally stopped and rejoined the other two by the time the reached the guys apartment block. Mina followed them towards the door but Yaten stopped her.

"Woh… where are you headed," She gave him an innocent look and pointed to the apartment block.

"Oh no, turn around," He grabbed her shoulders and span her around, giving her a little nudge forward. "Home, now"

"But," he pointed in the direction of the gate.

"No buts, home," She turned and pouted, he just raised an eyebrow.

"Oh come on, you wouldn't make a beautiful young girl walk home on her own would you? It's dark," She batted her eyelashes at him.

He growled, "Fine, I'll drive you,"

She squeaked and threw her arms around him. He pushed her off but both Taiki and Seiya noticed the faint tinge of pink to his usually pale face.

"Yeah, yeah just get in the car quickly I want to get some sleep." She ran off and he gave his brothers a look that dared them to make a single comment. Both held there hands up but grinned like idiots as he stalked away.

A couple of weeks passed without much excitement, college was back in session and so all the girls and Taiki were busy studying. Which left Seiya with nobody but Yaten for company. This was enough to drive him crazy at the best of times, but recently Yaten's only conversation piece seemed to be just how annoying Mina was. Seiya was beginning to despair of his youngest brother, he couldn't tell whether he was simply denying it, or whether he was actually so dumb that he was clueless to the fact that he was head over heels for the ditzy blonde.

Whenever Seiya got completely fed up with Yaten, which was quite often, he had found the best place to go was the little café that Mina had taken to them before, she'd been right about it being a great place to just sit and think.

Seiya was on his way there once again after Yaten had entered the kitchen earlier that morning a look on hi face that clearly said he needed to vent. So Seiya had made himself scarce. He hadn't had a very good nights sleep, his dreams as per usual had rotated around Usagi, and he had a headache which only made everything that extra bit worse, so what he needed least was Yaten piling his emotional baggage on him as well so that he didn't have to deal with it himself.

Seiya walked into the café and immediately noticed a familiar group of girls, Mina, Rei, Makoto and Ami, were sat at a table near the centre of the room. He groaned, the last thing he needed second to Yaten's emotional baggage, was Rei Hino clinging to his arm like a crazed limpet. He thought about turning back around, however whatever it was they were talking about they looked very concerned and deeply involved in the conversation. They'd probably not notice him. As he walked from the entrance he wondered what they were talking about, if it was a threat they'd surely have contacted him and Yaten and Taiki. Oh well if it was any of his business Mina would let him know. He managed to pass their table and for a moment he thought he'd got away, unfortunately, a second later…

"Seiya," Rei's voice hissed, strange in itself Rei was usually much louder. When he turned back around he noticed both Rei and Mina stood up beckoning him over silently. First Rei, now Mina, if these too were being quiet it must be serious, so he made his way over.

"What's up?"

"Er," Mina glanced around at the others, "I don't think it's a good idea to go over to bar right now," he gave her a strange look.

"Why not?"

"Haruka's there…" He raised an eyebrow.

"Okay… I know we don't exactly get on, but we're hardly going to kill each other in a crowded restaurant… to many witnesses you know,"

Mina bit her lip, "It's just, well she's biting everyone's head off, even people she doesn't know… so…"
"Oh really, so… what's new?"

Makoto frowned at him, "Seiya, just trust us, and don't go over," she said. Seiya shook his head.

"I have no idea what you girls are talking about, what I do know is I need a drink and some time to myself, so unless you can give me one hell of a reason I'm going…" he turned to leave.

"Michiru left her," Snapped Rei, Seiya spun back around and Rei clapped a hand to her mouth, whilst Mina slapped her around the head.

"Rei no Baka!" she growled.


oO well that's interesting isn't it, and we all thought Haruka and Michiru were unbreakable. Well not in my world Mwahaha.

I promise to try and get to the point of the story and put in some more Seiya/Haruka interaction in the next chapter, not right now though cos i've just taken the last 2 hours retyping this chapter after my computer wiped it.

Anywho, please review please, constructive criticism very welcome, i don't for one second think my writing is perfect so i appreciate any advice to make it better.

Okay i've rambled enough for tonight. Love ya's