Me: Hello again! Sorry for not updating in a while. WOOT GO SUMMER! Lol I hope your enjoying it so far. OMG SUMMER! Sorry I seriously can't get over the fact that's it's actually here! AND THERE'S ONLY EIGHT MORE DAYS TILL ECLIPSE COMES OUT!

Yauksiei: Ew! You mean, Ed-weirdo? C'mon, Bri, he flippin sparkles! And good luck trying to find it on the GaymcGay channel.

Me: *pouty face* let's start the chapter…*still pouting*

Johan and Judai sat in the same tree they did that morning, just basking in the warmth of each other.

"Judai, can I ask you a personal question?" the European asked, breaking the silence.

"Sure."

"How many times do you visit your mother's shrine?"

Judai thought for a minute. "Not a lot. I used to do it every morning and every night. But I don't anymore. I'm not sure why. Are you saying I should start visiting her more often?"

"No, no, I was just asking. It seems like all the pressure's starting to wear off of you."

"Yeah, I guess your right. But, it all comes back when…never mind."

"What?"

"Nothing, it's stupid."

"Ju-chan, please? Tell me."

He sighed. "It all comes back when you're not there. It's easier when I can feel you near me. Your just so…bright."

He laughed. "Well, thanks."

"It's the truth."

"I believe you."

It became silent again. But Johan could tell that Judai wanted to say more. He waited for him to speak up because if he pushed him, it could end badly.

"Johan?"

"Yes?"

"Do you think she's still out there? Megumi?"

Johan sighed. It's time to tell him, he thought. "Were you and your dad still living here when she…left?"

"Yeah, why?"

Johan swallowed hard. He knew where Megumi was now. "I think I should show you something."

The bluenette hopped down and waited for Judai.

"Where are we going?" he asked when he finally had his feet on the ground.

"I'm gonna show you where your mom is."

"You know where she is!" Judai squealed.

Johan smiled a sad smile. "Yeah. C'mon."

They walked a few blocks before the big black gate came to view.

"Oh my god," Judai whispered. But he kept walking.

They walked through to the cemetery and walked all the way to the back where the Y's were.

Johan looked down the row and stopped when he saw the name Megumi Yuki. He had to blink back his own tears when he saw the brunette's face. "Judai, I'm so sorry I never told you before."

He didn't answer. He just stared at the tombstone in shock. Then he dropped down to his knees and placed his head in his hands as he cried.

The bluenette got down to Judai's level and pulled him into his lap. "Shh, it's ok. Everything's gonna be ok."

"She's dead!" he wailed. "She's really dead!"

Johan continued to hush him. "It's ok. It's alright." A tear slipped down his own cheek as he listened to the heartbroken boy sob.

Endless minutes later, Judai stopped and looked back up at his Megumi's grave as he thought.

Why is this happening to me? he thought. He looked up at Johan. "Can you come home with me? I don't wanna talk to Hiroshi about this and I don't wanna be alone either."

"Sure. Let's go."

As they walked, Johan couldn't stop the regret from rising in him. He had been doing so well and now he had to start back from square one.

But he would've had to start back further if you allowed him to believe in that lie any longer, a voice said.

He supposed it had a point. But it was still hard to see him like this. "Do you want some ice cream?"

Judai sniffed. "No, I don't want you to waste your money on me. Especially not now."

"Well, I want to. So let's go."

They walked over to the ice cream parlor and got the same flavors they had gotten that one day in the park.

"Thanks, Johan," Judai said with a smirk. "I really could use something sweet."

"Well, you know what people say: Chocolate can mend a broken heart."

"You know, I think it does 'cause I'm feeling a little better."

They laughed.

"Or maybe it's just you," Judai thought further.

Johan looked over and saw nothing but love in the brunette's eyes. But then it was glazed over with panic. "As a friend I mean."

Johan sighed. "Of course," he said as he tried to hide the sad in his voice.

They arrived at the house just as they finished their treat.

"So what do you wanna do?" Johan asked.

"Can we just watch a movie? I don't feel like doing anything today."

"Sure. Should we make it a comedy?"

"Please," Judai laughed.

Johan searched through their collection of DVD's. Then he gasped when he came upon one. "You have Monty Python?"

"Yeah, my dad bought it but I never watched it. Is it good?"

The bluenette threw his head back as he laughed. "You bet!" He put the disc in and sat next to Judai as the credits came on the screen.

When the movie ended, the two of them were still laughing as they remembered past scenes.

"Your mother was a hamster!" Johan said in a French accent.

"And your father smelt of elderberries!" Judai finished.

They continued to laugh until Hiroshi walked into the room. "Johan, it's nearly nine o'clock. I think you should head home."

"Ok. Thanks for letting me come over."

"You're always welcome."

"Ju-chan, will you be ok?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine."

They hugged for a solid minute before Johan left.

It was then that Judai felt all of the weight of the day fell on his shoulders. He sighed as he tried not to let the tears build up as he trudged up the steps and into his room.

He tried not to make eye contact with his mother's shrine as he opened the door.

The brunette closed his eyes and he saw Johan. But behind him, he could faintly see Megumi but his eyes were glued to Johan's.

He slept nightmare-free surprisingly. When he woke up, he realized that he was in love with Johan. But he still wasn't ready. It was too much to handle.

Before class started Johan asked him if he had any trouble sleeping last night.

And Judai answered truthfully when he said, "I slept like a baby."

Yeah another short chapter. Sorry about that. I hope you enjoyed it anyway! Review plz!