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"Hey Hika-chan, don't those stars look like Usa-chan?"

"What? I don't see it,"

"Hika-chan, it's right there!"

"I don't see it either Honey-senpai,"

"What? Haru-chan you can't see it? It's right there!" Honey pointed rapidly at the sky and tried to get Haruhi to notice the bunny shaped constellation in the darkened sky. The five of them, Honey, Yuki, Hikaru, Kaoru, and Haruhi, had decided to look at the stars in hope of seeing any constellations. Unfortunately for them, Honey was the only one who had seen one so far. Actually, Kaoru and Yuki weren't even paying attention. Kaoru, who was sitting in between his brother and Yuki had been drawing random patterns with a stick in the sand. Yuki was playing with a piece of seaweed he had picked up during the groups trek to the secluded area.

"I can't see it, but I do see three stars in one line," Hikaru turned to the girl next to him, "Is that a consolation or whatever it's called?" The girl stifled a laugh before correcting him.

"It's called a constellation, and that one is Orion's belt," She looked up at the sky and tried to find any other formations. After a few moments of searching, seaweed twirling, and sand drawing, she spoke and disrupted the silence.

"That one looks like a dog," She said pointing to a formation formally called the Great Dog. Honey clutched Usa-chan while squinting at the sky.

"I can see it! That's so cool Haru-chan!" He pondered before speaking again, "Do you think there's another one that looks like a rat?" Kaoru, who had stopped drawing in the sand and turned to Honey, asked in confusion:

"Why would you look for a rat Honey-senpai?" He watched as his blonde senpai thought about the question.

"Well, I don't know. Kao-chan, do you sometimes have that feeling that you forgot something really important?"

"Well, yeah," Truthfully, the last week felt like something was missing from the auburn haired boy's memory. It was strange really.

"That's what I mean. I don't know why I want to find a rat- I just have this feeling like I do," This time, Yuki had put down the seaweed that he was twirling around in his hand for the last few minutes and had now added to the conversation.

"I don't believe there is a rat constellation Honey-senpai," He said lightly, "Actually, I can't even see any of the formations you are talking about," After his comment, all had gone silent save for the soft crashing of the waves against the shoreline. The silence wasn't awkward, but peaceful as the five of them just stared mystified at the stars and the moon. Haruhi was the first to get up from her spot and stretched her right arm against her chest.

"We should head inside. I'm pretty sure the others are waiting for us," There was no need for agreement, as the remaining four got up and followed the lone girl into the blue cabana. Haruhi, who had gotten there first, pulled apart the pieces of cloth and stared in awe. Inside was no ordinary cabana. Instead, there were two lush sofas and three loveseats surrounding a circular table. There was a separate makeshift dining area containing a large rectangular eating space and four seats on each side. Above the table was a magnificent chandelier that had floral ornaments hanging from it. When the four boys had entered with her, they seemed to be used to the sight and continued on. She finally shook her head and sat on the comfortable love seat. She was about to drift off to a comfortable rest when she heard a noise.

"Fujioka-san, I believe Suoh-san and Ootori-san wish for your presence at the dinner table," She looked at the silver haired boy who was giving her a small polite smile. She nodded before following the other to the table, where everyone else was seated. Four different dishes were presented: Crab legs, baked fish that was paired with bell peppers, a soup that she couldn't describe, and a salad.

"Tono? This food seems pretty low class if you ask us," The twins had said poking the salad given to them. Tamaki looked very happy at himself as he answered the question.

"Kyoya, Mori-senpai, and I picked up these dishes along the harbor while you guys were looking at the stars!" Yuki shrugged indifferent to the food, and started cracking the crab legs.

"No thanks, Yuki-kun?! As my daughter you are to set down the food in your hands," Yuki ignored the blonde and started pulling apart the pale meat from its shell.

"Face it Tono, he's not going to listen to you," The twins said following Yuki's actions and munching on the leafy greens. Hikaru said through a full mouth:

"Hey Kao, this is actually pretty good isn't it?" The words came out muffled, but somehow his younger twin seemed to understand what was said and nodded. Tamaki, who was now getting kicked out of the conversation, decided to eat as well. The silver haired boy had not finished his meal and removed his presence from the table quietly and decided to sit outside in the sand. Kyoya had seen the boy exit the cabana through his peripheral vision and pushed his glasses up.

'I wonder where he is going,'

II

(Yuki POV)

I don't know exactly why I decided to go outside in the first place. I wasn't hungry at all; I had lost my appetite the minute I sat down. Now, here I was sitting on this soft sand, a few plants behind me, admiring the moon's reflection in the water below me. It was intriguing really. The way the soft glow seemed to increase as I stared at its reflection. The subtle crashing of the waves also had me in a trance. There was a rustling sound behind me, but I paid no attention to it. There was a small squeaking noise at the base of my legs and this time, I looked down in curiosity. There was a small gray rat pawing at the blue shorts that Honda-san had given to me. I sighed this time understanding what it desired. I grasped the tiny rodent in the palm of my hand and after placing it in my lap, stroked its fur. This went on for a few minutes before I heard the opening of the cloth flap and a head turning both ways.

"Suoh-san? What are you searching for?" Tamaki looked quite scared at the sound of my voice before letting out a small breath and sitting to my right.

"You actually," He smiled at me, but didn't seem to notice the rat squirming around in my lap. I let it sit in my palm before speaking to him once more.

"Why were you looking for me? " Honestly, I didn't understand why he would be looking for at this time.

"We aren't going to spend the night here actually," He had said rubbing his head lightly, "Kyoya has a summer house here, so we are going to head over there right now.

"What's that in your hand?" I looked down at my hand and saw that I was unconsciously petting the small rat quite obviously. How was a supposed to tell him that a wild animal came up to me and was oh so friendly with me without revealing the curse? It seems that I didn't respond quick enough so he took my cupped hands in to his and tried to see the rat in the dark. When he finally realized what I was holding, he gasped in surprise.

"It's cute Yuki-kun, but where did you get it?" I internally face palmed when I didn't know how to respond to that question. Hesitantly I spoke:

"It actually came up to me," Tamaki's eyes widened and for the first time, I noticed that his were the same color as mine.

"That's quite interesting, but are you sure it's safe? It could make you sick," That comment of his made me angry for some reason. My bangs shielded my face, and I spoke without thinking.

"I know it's not going to make me sick Suoh-san. Not all wild animals carry diseases like you think," I couldn't see his reaction, but I knew it was one of confusion. I felt more pawing at my pant leg and finally three more rats had accompanied the one in my lap. I heard his gasp and his confused statement.

"When did? Why are they?" He never finished his question because I gently put the four rodents back in the planter behind me and got up. I ignored his protests and stated obviously:

"Don't you think we should be heading to the house right now? It is getting quite late," I heard the sound of him getting up and the sand shifting to accommodate the weight loss.

"Yes, you are right Yuki-kun. The other's are waiting on the other side of the cabana,"

"Then we should go," I had barely escaped an accident waiting to occur.

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I WAS AWAY FROM A COMPUTER FOR THREE DAYS. The horror. THIS CHAPTER IS SO SHORT. m(_ _)m If there are any typos, forgive me. I was typing this quickly. There are ideas that were given to me from Humanized Serenity. Props to you! ^^ Critiques, comments, flames, bricks, pocky, legos, you know where to send them.

^^ I forgot to add something: Is anyone out there interested in pen palling with me? It doesn't matter your experience with the subject, I just love seeing piles of letters in my mailbox. Send a PM if you're interested!

*whispers* I'm so lonely...