"England?" Masamune asked. Ritsu nodded as she curled up with Masamune in their soon to be shared bed. "Why?"

"well that's the deal I had with my parents that if I were to move in with you that I had to live on my own for a while first and thought that it would be a good chance o send me on an exchange" Ritsu explained a Little sadly.

"I don't mind so long as we video chat or something" Masamune buried his nose into Ritsu's hair taking in her scent . "and that you wont be gone too long"

"Ah! that reminds me my parents said that you can come visit me for a month half way though - All expenses paid" Ritsu cheered "and I can stay here until I leave"

"How long are you even going for? When do you leave?" Masamune asked with a content sigh.

"I leave for a year in 2 weeks" Ritsu felt Masamune's arms tighten around her

"Then let me take you to the airport" Masamune demanded.

"Of course, Masa-kun" Ritsu chirped snuggling into her boyfriend's arms.

Takano Masamune

Masamune woke up feeling rather cold as he felt the warm bed sheets beside him for his girlfriend. he had gotten used to having Ritsu living with him the past few days and he had been dreading today with a passion. Today was the day Ritsu left for England. The smell of coffee drifted through the apartment as Masamune drowsily wondered out to the main room to see Ritsu sitting at the dining room with some coffee for herself and one of Masamune's books.

Masamune dropped a kiss on her cheek as he walked past running a hand through her hair "Good Morning" she cooed "There's some still fresh coffee if you want it"

"Thank you" Masamune smiled "You ready?"

"Yup" Ritsu hummed before standing and following him to the kitchen leaning in the doorway. Once Masamune had grabbed his coffee he came to stand in front of Ritsu. She stood up on her tippy toes pressing her lips gently against his. Masamune set hs coffee down in order to wrap his arfms around her deepening their kiss.

Ritsu's hands wondered over his bare chest earning a growl from Masamune. "You seem rather brave this morning" Masamune growled against her lips.

"I'm gonna miss you can you blame me" Ritsu purred innocently."Now stay still" Ritsu pressed a kiss to Masamune's collarbone before nipping and sucking at the area causing Masamune to grunt in pleasure and his fingers to dig into her Ritsu pulled away she nodded in approval seeing the bruise that had appeared. Masamune blinked before and evil glint appeared in his eye

"Okay then My turn" Masamune scooped his lover into his arms making her giggle

"Masa-kun I have a flight to catch soon" Ritsu giggled as she was lain on the couch

"Then we'll make this quick" Maamune snickered

Takano Masamune

Masamune entered his apartment after a long day at the University. He was greeted by the familiar silence he had grown up with as sat in a huff. it had been a month since Ritsu had left and he really felt her absence. Ritsu however still greeted him though when he came home albeit delayed. it was a few hours till he would be awake from him to call her but when ever he did call her the first thing she says to him every time was "Welcome home Masa-kun" and it made him feel a little bit less lonely.

Lately, Masamune had an itch to catch the next plane to go see her, worried something would happen to her while she was out of his sight he wasn't sure if he was being over protective or if it was actually something to be concerned with. Masamune kept an eye on the news making sure nothing too bad was happening but he wished so much that he could be with Ritsu. He thew his bag to the side and was about to sit down when hi cell rang.

"Hello?"

"Masamune-Kun, how are you?" A feminine voice chirped through the phone.

"Onodera-san? I'm fine, is something wrong?"

"Masamune how many times have i told you its fine to call me 'mother'" the woman chuckled "Me and Rido have been talking about Ritsu living on her own over seas and well... we are both getting a bit worried. Ritsu isn't as aware of her surroundings as she should be and we would like to offer you to pay for you to go and stay with her"

"Really?"

"Both me and Rido trust you to take care of our daughter, we'll pay for you to go to school there and everything so you wont have to worry. Me and Rido obviously cant go ourselves" Shizuka giggled "Besides she has lived on her own for long enough don't you think? Ah but don't tell Ritsu, it'll be a surprise for her"

Masamune didn't know what to think. Masamune's own family wouldn't do anything for him unless all it required was a few signatures and some money if he was lucky. but Ritsu's parents were working to help Ritsu - and even Masamune - to get the most out of everything and to keep them happy. He couldn't help but smile.

"Of course I'll go when do I leave?"

"Fantastic, please take care of our daughter for us. We'll mail you the details of your trip once they are set" Shizuka squealed. Shizuka adored their relationship and anything lovey dovey between the two set her off in fangirl mode. one this he was greatful for was that Rido, although enjoying watching his daughter come out of her shell enough to actually date someone, was able to rein in Ritsu's mother.

"Thank you Shizuka"

"Well I guess thats a slight improvement" the woman chuckled