Small Note:

Sakura: Here we go! Finally got around to updating this story… I been busy trying to finish one story and get another one updated and nothing went as planned. I feel this story got push aside, but its back!

Chapter 10: Together

August came with slightly cooler weather for certain areas of Japan. Tokyo which had been suffering from rather warm weather had cool down enough that it was safe to go outside without fear of sun burn. It was the kind of weather where you could get away with summer clothes and enjoy a breeze but did not need a jacket.

Yuugi loved this kind of weather and it happened to be a sunny day that day. So Yuugi took advantage of the nice weather to sit outside by the pool behind her parent's huge house. Two days after her friends found out the truth about her parents, Yuugi decided it was time to go home and get ready for the party. At the moment it was still a week away, but she needed all the time she could get. Plus she had been wanted to spend time with her fiancée.

Atemu was in the lounge chair beside her, tapping away on his laptop. His father had wanted him to finish some files for the business. Normally Aknamkanon would handle everything dealing with the business, since Atemu was not CEO yet, but Aknamkanon needed the files to be done that day and he was trapped in meetings and dealing with the paparazzi outside their mansion. Atem didn't mind helping his father out because it gave him some idea of what things will be like for him when he takes over. However that day he had wanted to spend the day with Yuugi, since he was finally able to sneak out of the house.

Yuugi was not able to come near the mansion because of the paparazzi, so Atemu had to come to her. So the first part of the day was being spent by the pool allowing Atemu to get his work done and then the rest of the day would be theirs to do as they please.

"Hey honey?"

Yuugi lifted up her sunglasses and looked over at Atemu. He was handing her a small file so she grabbed it and looked at it. The front of the file said Amun's new CD.

"Why are you handing this to me?" She questioned opening up to the first lyric sheet.

Atemu shrugged his shoulders. "Before our butler helped me sneak out of house, Amun handed me this folder and said he wanted you to look at it. He hasn't been able to see you since you got back into Tokyo given he is working on these new songs in the studio. Amun wanted to see what you thought of the lyrics for his new CD."

Yuugi let her eyes scan over the first song and it didn't sound bad at all. "I don't think your brother has ever written a bad song, so I have no idea why he wants my opinion."

"I think out of all his fans, you have been his number one." Atemu smirked at his girlfriend. "I heard about the letters you sent him. He thought he could hide it from me, but what are little brothers for then reading their big brother's mail when he is not home."

Yuugi sat up and had this look of shock on her face. "You didn't?"

Atemu nodded. "Sure did. You sure had some interesting things to say about the people I was pretending to date."

"I can't believe you!" She stood up and gave him a good whack over the head with the file. "Those letters were private and for only your brother to read."

Atemu faked a hurt look. "I was upset to know you weren't writing to me."

There was a small silence between them as Yuugi put the file on the small wooden table that had been between them. "I was never really sure what to say to you. I guess I thought it would be better to talk in person than over paper." She lean down long enough to give Atemu a kiss on the lips and after they broke apart she smiled. "I just glad I finally got the courage to come see you and make things right. I missed you so much."

"I missed you too baby. I promise I'll make everything up to you one day."

Yuugi grinned at him. "I know you will." After that being said she ran over and jumped into the pool causing Atemu to quickly use a towel to cover his laptop.

"Hey!"

When she resurfaced Yuugi couldn't help but laugh at him as she relaxed in the cool water and Atemu went back to his work thankful that his laptop didn't get wet.

By the time the evening rolled around Yuugi happily made a pallet of pillows and blankets for her and Atemu to relax on in the floor for watching a movie. Dinner had already been served and the two were too stuffed to do anything else but relax. After Yuugi picked out a movie and put it in, she lay down beside Atemu and allowed him to hold her as they watched.

It was moments like this that they cherished the most. They didn't need to go out for fancy dinners and to be at Hollywood premieres or plays to enjoy an evening together. The two loved the simpler things because it helped them forget that they were big news. They were just people after all even if they had lots of money and fame.

As the movie went on, Yuugi found herself falling asleep, but did nothing to stop herself. She had seen the movie before and it wouldn't be a big deal if she missed it. Today had been a great day and it was no surprise she was worn out. Any day spent with her fiancée was amazing. He bought out the best in her and could leave a smile on her face at the end of the day. She felt safe and protected with him and she knew that is how a relationship should be.

It was around midnight before Yukari and Hiroshi arrived at their home after a long fancy dinner party with some of Yukari's friends and a bunch of other models. It was a nice little party if you looked passed the new paper reporters and few cameras that had to catch all the action. Yukari normally hated going to those parties, but she did like to see her friends, plus Amara had been able to make it. Hiroshi on the other hand would have preferred to stay home, but he thought it would be nice if Yuugi got some alone time with her fiancée. He knew they needed time together without parents or siblings around to bug them.

When the two stepped into the living room they were awed by the site of Yuugi and Atemu snuggled up together asleep on a pallet on the floor. The DVD's menu screen for the movie played on a loop since the movie had long since ended.

Hiroshi took the time to carefully walk over and turn the player and TV off. The room went dark except for the light from the moonlight coming in the window.

Yukari lightly put a blanket over the two, before her and her husband stepped out of the room and went to the kitchen. They grabbed a couple drinks and a made a small snack since their really hadn't been anything to eat at the party. Some of the models were self-conscience about their bodies, while Yukari loved to eat, but she always ate right and exercise to keep her body in good shape.

As the two settled in the dining room, their head maid Aimi, who lived with the family, walked down the stairs. She walked into the dining room and gave a small bow to the two. She was dressed in a traditional maid uniform of black and white. Her hair was a light brown with some grey and she had a rather youthful face to her for someone in her early fifty. She had been working for the family since Yuugi was five. The head maid had started as Yuugi's nurse and nanny, until Yuugi moved to live with her grandfather and then she was promoted to head maid to oversee the other maids and cook who worked in the house. Aimi was the only one, Yukari would hire after all the other nannies were mean to her daughter. Aimi was sweet and kind to Yuugi and took care of her like she was her own.

Aimi had been having a hard time finding a job as a maid and the Mutou family was her last hope. They happily took her in and gave her housing, food, and good paid. She was allowed to go and live in her own house, but Aimi found it easier to live and work inside the home. The other maids and cooks lived outside of the Mutou house, so the after hour work was left to Aimi, which suited her just fine.

Aimi offered them a smile. "Sorry I was not there to greet you. I was upstairs putting away some of Ms. Yuugi's clothes."

Hiroshi returned the smile. "No need to worry Aimi. We were just grabbing a bit to eat before heading to bed. How long have those two been asleep?"

Aimi looked at her watch to check the time. "I checked on them about two hours ago and Mr. Atemu was still awake. He must have fallen asleep not long after that." She gave them another bow. "If there is nothing else you need of me, I will be retiring to my room."

"We will be fine, goodnight Aimi…"

"Goodnight…"

Once Aimi left the room, Hiroshi looked to his wife. "So who is going to call Amara?"

Yukari had already pulled out her phone and dialed the number. "I will. It won't hurt for Atemu to spend the night…"

"But what about the…?" Hiroshi left the question hanging as Yukari gave him this look that told him to be quiet since Amara had already picked up the other end.

Yukari talked with Amara for a few minutes before the call ended. She sighed and looked up at her husband. "Amara says Atemu will be fine for the night, but she will be here in the morning for him."

Hiroshi looked toward the doorway where he could see a glimpse of the living room. "I worry about those two. I know Yuugi is a strong girl, but I can't let my daughter's heart get broken again."

A petite hand reached out to grip Hiroshi's hand. When he looked up he saw his wife smiling beautifully at him. "There is nothing to worry about. Yuugi will be strong for the both of them. If anything Atemu needs her more than she needs him. Sometimes we can't help who we fall in love with."

Hiroshi nodded as he bought his wife's hand up to kiss it. "Let's get to bed."

Yukari agreed and helped Hiroshi clean up their mess before they retired for the night.

By the next morning it wasn't until nine thirty that Atemu started to stir and looked up at the ceiling with blurry vision. He reached up to wipe his eyes and let out a yawn. A small giggle made him turn his head to see Yuugi standing in the doorway. She was already dressed for the day in a simple pair of jeans and t-shirt. In her hands was a plate with sweet smelling bacon and eggs.

Yuugi placed the plate on the stand beside the couch before taking the time to help Atemu sit up and let him lean against the couch. She then handed him the plate.

"I'll be right back with your drink."

After she was out of the room, Atemu let out another yawn before he started to dig into his food. The taste made his mouth water. There was no denying that this was Yuugi's cooking and not the cook's work.

Once she returned with a glass of milk she sat beside him. "How does it taste?"

Atemu took a drink before replying with a smile. "Excellent, I see you got up early to cook me breakfast?"

Yuugi blushed. "Well, the cook was already working and I asked if I could make your plate. I know since you found out I could cook you only like me to cook your food."

Her fiancée lean over and gave her a kiss. "That is because you make it the best."

Yuugi giggled and leaned her head on Atemu's shoulder. "I should also tell you that your mother is going to drop by soon. Mom told me about it when I woke up. Your mother let you spend the night, but she wants you home for…"

Atemu silence Yuugi with another kiss. When he broke away he smiled at her. "I really don't want to talk about that right now. Let's enjoy the few minutes we have before my mother comes."

It was then the sound of the doorbell ringing caught their attention and they both realized their time was cut shorter than they realized.

The young future CEO sighed, but continued eating. "Sometimes I wish she would treat me like an adult. I just got you back and I feel like I barely get to spend time with you."

"Atemu…"

The two looked toward the doorway to see Amara standing there in black slacks and a nice button down shirt. In her hands was a small bag that most likely held Atemu's clothes for the day.

"Mother…" Atemu addressed her with a smile. "I'm almost done eating then I'll get ready."

Amara walked in long enough to leave the bag with them. "I'll be with Yukari on the back patio if you need me. But we should leave soon if we are going to make it on time."

After those words Amara left the two alone so Atemu could finish his meal. However Atemu ate slower so he could continue to be with Yuugi. In Yuugi's eyes he was being a stubborn child, but it was cute. She adored him for everything he was even through his stubborn times.

"You know she will drag you out of here…" Yuugi commented as she stole a bite.

Atemu sighed and pushed his food away, his hunger long gone. "I know she cares for me, but sometimes it's too much. I mean what is she going to do when we are married?"

Yuugi wrapped her arms around Atemu. "She will always be your mother and I'm sure her and I will clash a few times because she will think she always knows what is best. However at some point she will see that you have become a strong young man and have a loving wife who will never leave you."

Atemu wrapped his arms around her in return. "I'm so glad I'll be able to call you my wife one day."

"Together forever…" Yuugi said with a grin on her face.

Sakura: Boring little filler chapter, but it got Yuugi back with Atemu before the party.

Yumi: How much longer before the party?

Sakura: The party will begin in the next chapter and will either be two to three chapters long

Yumi: The good stuff is yet to come! Review!