Disclaimer: I own none of the characters in this story. They all come from a wonderful love story Takumi-kun that has inspired me to write my first ever fanfic. I have only seen the movies, and this story assumes you have knowledge of the people and connections in those movies.

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Shingyouji stretched out on Misu's bed. His toes curling as his legs extended. His arms reached high above his head as he inhaled and then let out a long sigh.

Misu looked up from his desk over to Shingyouji. The boy was completely sprawled out on Misu's bed. His nose deep in one of his comics.

"Shingyouji?"

"Yes Arata-san?"

"Is something the matter?"

"What? Oh, no, I was just stretching. Sorry was I too loud?" Shingyouji peeked over his comic book at Misu.

"It's alright Shingyouji, I am almost finished." Misu turned back to his desk just as the room door opened.

"Afternoon Misu-kun." Misu let out his own sigh and set down his pen.

"Afternoon Hayama."

"Afternoon Hayama-san." Shingyouji exclaimed. "Oh sorry Arata-san, I was too loud again."

"It's okay Shingyouji, I think I am finished for now anyway."

Takumi walked over to the dresser removing his coat and placed it in the closest. He pulled two envelopes from the pockets before he closed the door. "Shingyouji-kun I thought you might be here. I found you had two letters waiting and wanted to bring them to you."

Shingyouji sat up on the bed. "Ah. Well..um." Takumi held out the letters and Shingyouji slowly took them from his hands. A slow blush rising on his cheeks.

"Shingyouji means to say thank you Hayama, don't you Shingyouji?" Misu said.

"Eh? Ah yes, thank you Hayama-san." Shingyouji glanced quickly at the two letters and set them on the bed.

"Shingyouji, who sent you mail?" Misu asked, rising from his seat at the desk.

"No one. I mean my mother sent me a letter." Shingyouji held up one of the envelopes and opened it. "My mother has very nice penmanship." Shingyouji opened the letter to show it off. The other envelope remained unopened on the bed. Shingyouji offered a half smile.

"Shingyouji." Misu held out his hand.

Shingyouji looked down at the other envelope then to Misu's waiting hand. "It's really nothing."

"Then let me see it."

Shingyouji slumped his shoulders. He picked up the unopened envelope and handed it to Misu. "It really isn't important."

Misu glanced at the front of the envelope before turning it over. He could see Shingyouji shrinking even further into his bed. On the back was a heart with the word Kako written inside.

"Kako?" Misu looked up at Shingyouji. "Who's Kako, and why is she sending you love lett." Misu stopped. "No. Not the...waitress?"

Takumi moved closer at the mention of love letters. "Shingyouji is getting love letters, from a girl?"

The blush on Shingyouji's cheeks spread across his face. He lowered his head and did not make eye contact with either Misu or Takumi.

"Who is this girl Misu-kun?"

"We meet her on our date. She was a waitress and was flirting with Shingyouji." Misu's hands started to crush the letter. "I didn't know you two were still in contact."

Shingyouji's eyes went wide and his head snapped up. "No, it's not like that. She writes me. I've never written her."

"But you read her letters." Misu forced his hand to relax and began to open the envelope. "Let's see what she has to say."

"Arata-san, no." Shingyouji jumped up his hands out stretched to take the letter, but Misu pulled back.

"Shingyouji sit down. I will read this letter."

Shingyouji sat back down, his mother's open letter still in his hand. He glanced at it as Misu started reading Kako's letter aloud.

Shingyouji,

How have you been? It's been slow here. A lot of the tourists are gone. School is boring, as usual. I wonder what your classes must be like. I think it would be fun to be in the same school as you. We could even study together. I still really hate English.

My father thinks if I do better I can get into a good college and leave this town. But I don't know if I want to go to college. Are you thinking about college? Maybe then we can go to the same school. It would be nice knowing someone at school right away.

I keep hoping you will visit again soon, but alone. Don't bring that guy with you. He was weird.

Misu turned to look at Takumi as he let a small laugh slip out. "You think it's funny? What if Saki was getting love letters?"

"I'd hate it." Takumi smiled at Misu.

"This girl is starting to make me mad."

"Misu-kun, are you jealous?"

"I don't appreciate her writing letters to Shingyouji. She doesn't even know him. They met once and she has taken it upon herself to create a relationship with him."

"Maybe she's lonely and needs a friend. I am sure Shingyouji was nice to her and she thinks she made a friend."

"It's still strange and I don't like it. She should find someone else to write to. Shingyouji how many times has she written you?" Shingyouji didn't respond. Misu turned back around to look Shingyouji still sitting on his bed. "Shingyouji?"

Shingyouji was looking down, his face very pale. His mother's letter held before him.

"Shingyouji?" Misu said this time his voice much softer.

Shingyouji looked up. Misu could see the beginning of tears pooling at the bottom of Shingyouji's eyes.

"Arata-san, Hayama-san, excuse me." Shingyouji crumpled the letter to his chest and stood quickly. Without a glance behind he hurried from the room.

"What do you think was in that letter?" Takumi asked, the playful banter forgotten.

"I don't know." Misu didn't move, couldn't move. He had never before seen such a look of pain on Shingyouji's face and he was suddenly frozen.

"Then maybe you should go after him and find out." Takumi suggested.

"What?" Misu shook his head and looked over at Takumi.

"Go after him." Takumi waved his hand in a get moving gesture.

"Ah yes." Misu's feet found their momentum and he was out the door. Shingyouji was already long gone. He rushed to Shingyouji's door and knocked, but there was no answer. Misu glanced at the stairs. "He wouldn't." Misu climbed the stairs two at a time and stood before door 300. He hesitated for a moment before knocking. Gii answered.

"Sorry to bother you, but is Shingyouji here?"

"No, he is not." Misu let the tension that he didn't realize he was holding relax a bit. "Isn't he usually with you this time of day?"

Misu ignored the comment. "If you see him, please let me know when you see him."

"Do you want me to tell him you are looking for him?"

Misu thought about the way Shingyouji bolted from the room with the letter. "No, just let me know when you see him."

Misu wandered the campus for the next hour. He checked in all the places he thought Shingyouji would go to hide, twice returning to the boy's room. The last time Shingyouji's roommate answered letting Misu know he had not seen Shingyouji either. Finally admitting defeat Misu returned to his own room. Takumi looked up from his homework when Misu entered.

"Did you find him?"

"No." Misu picked up the comic book Shingyouji had left laying on his bed. As Misu lifted the book the envelope from Shingyouji's mother fell to the floor. He bent down and picked it up. He stared at it for a moment but it revealed nothing about its content.

"Misu-kun do you think Shingyouji will be okay?"

Misu walked over to his desk and set the book and envelope down. "Knowing Shingyouji he will be. I will look for him before class again tomorrow."

Misu sat back at his desk chair and tried to return to the homework he had set aside earlier. Though they worked in quiet Misu found he couldn't concentrate. His homework still unfinished he set his pen back down.

"Good night Hayama."

"Good night Misu-kun."

The next morning Misu rose early and headed out in search of Shingyouji. He stopped by Shingyouji's dorm room on the way to class, but his roommate said he still had not seen him since the day before. Misu headed next to Shingyouji's first class. He waited almost patiently as the second years stared at him standing outside their classroom door. When there were only a few minutes left and Shingyouji had yet to appear Misu had to abandon his post and head to his own classroom.

"Have you found Shingyouji yet?" Takumi whispered to Misu as Misu took his seat.

"No. He didn't show up for class today."

"Takumi."

Takumi turned away from Misu. "Yes Gii?"

Misu looked over to Gii. "Saki?"

Gii whispered something into Takumi's ear. "Oh." Takumi glanced at Misu.

"What.."

"Class we are ready to begin."

Misu hands curled into fists. He fought back every urge he had to jump out of his seat and grab Gii to tell him what he knew. He had to force himself to relax at least through this one class, and then he would know.

It was the longest 50 minutes Misu had ever experienced. He didn't remember one thing the teacher said. Once the teacher had left the room, Misu jumped to his feet. Takumi looked to Misu, then Gii.

"Gii, you have to tell him."

"I shouldn't have even told you."

"What if you were in Misu-kun's position? Wouldn't you want him to tell you about me?"

Gii smiled at Takumi. "Of course I would. Okay. Misu, I don't know the why to any of this. What I do know is that Shingyouji has been excused from all classes today. He's at.." Gii hesitated.

"Where is he?" Misu's voice raised.

"He's at the infirmary."

"What? And you didn't want to tell me this." Misu took three steps toward the door, but Gii blocked his path. "Get out of my way."

"Wait, I'm not finished. Shingyouji is unhurt. He wanted to be alone and the Dean thought one of the beds was the best place. He said he doesn't want to see anyone. Including you Misu."

Misu put a hand against Gii shoulder and pushed him out of his way. "I don't care." Misu stormed out of the room leaving his books and bag. He rushed his way down the hallways, through the courtyard, up to the door of the infirmary. He threw open the infirmary doors only to be stopped short by the same doctor who helped him when he had anemia.

"You need to stop. I know why you're here. And you can't see him right now."

Misu stopped himself from pushing himself past his elder. He clenched his fists throbbing with how tightly he held them closed. "I would like to check in on Shingyouji."

"I understand that. And I actually think seeing a friend would do him some good instead of making it worse no matter what he thinks, but he is sleeping right now. He has been upset most of the night and this is the first real rest he has had. I cannot have you waking him."

"If I promise not to wake him, may I sit with him?"

The doctor sighed. "I am not going to convince you to leave, am I?"

"No."

"Okay. Then as long as you promise to be very quiet and do not disturb him, you may stay. But I will kick you out at any moment if I think you are a problem." Misu nodded his head and relaxed his fists.

The doctor opened the door to Shingyouji's room and let Misu enter, closing the door once Misu was through. The room was dark with a single bedside lamp lighting the room. Shingyouji was curled up on the bed in a tight ball under the covers, his school shirt collar peeking over the edge of the sheet. There were two chairs set up on either side of the bed. Misu looked at each chair for a moment before slipping off his shoes, removing his uniform jacket and sliding under the covers behind Shingyouji. The boy stirred for a moment but didn't fully awaken. Misu very gently pet Shingyouji's hair. Shingyouji's position began to relax as he fell back into a deeper sleep. Misu stopped petting Shingyouji and let his hand rest on Shingyouji's arm. Misu lay his head on the pillow and closed his eyes. He let his breath patterns match Shingyouji's. It wasn't long before he drifted off to sleep as well.

"Arata-san?" Misu let himself be pulled from his light sleep.

"Yes Shingyouji?"

"What are you doing here? You should be in class." Misu could feel Shingyouji's body begin to tighten back into a ball. Misu pulled at Shingyouji's arm forcing him to roll over to look him directly in the eye.

"I have been looking for you."

"Are you mad about the letters?"

"No Shingyouji, that's not why. My pet is obviously upset about something and I wanted to know why."

Shingyouji closed his eyes and tucked his head down. "It's not important. It really doesn't matter."

"Shingyouji." Misu said very quietly. Shingyouji opened his eyes a little. "What did your mother write to you?" Shingyouji opened his eyes a little wider. "It was pretty easy to figure out where the bad news came from. Now tell me what it is."

Shingyouji hesitated for a moment then began. "My mother told me she is getting re-married to a man with two younger sons. They are getting married before I get home for the holidays and then will be gone on a family vacation. I am to visit my father and grandmother during that time, but my mother will be out of the country." A tear slid from Shingyouji's eye sideways down his face. Even as the tear slipped away Shingyouji tried to smile. "See it's not that important. My mother is happy so I should not be sad." Another tear escaped.

Misu brought his hand over and wiped away the tears. "Shingyouji you can be happy for your mother and still be angry at her." Misu leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on Shingyouji's lips. "I wish you hadn't run off last night and told me right away. You can share these things with me."

"I didn't want you to see me cry." Shingyouji whispered.

"Shingyouji why would you hide that from me? I know you will get sad sometimes. And you know you should come to me."

"I am sorry Arata-san."

"Don't be sorry. Just come to me next time." Misu smiled at Shingyouji. "I was at least happy to find you didn't go straight to Saki's room."

Shingyouji cocked his head at Misu. "Saki-senpi? Why would I go to him?"

Misu smiled even brighter at Shingyouji and brushed a few stray hairs out of his face. "Never mind. Do you need more sleep or are you ready to leave here and go back to the dorms?"

"Can we stay like this just a little longer?"

"Yes my pet, today.." Misu ran his fingers through Shingyouji's hair and pulled him closer. He kissed each of Shingyouji's closed eyes and then placed a very light kiss on his lips. "..I will do as you wish."

Shingyouji curled his head into Misu's embrace. His forehead resting against Misu's cheek. Misu's fingers pet at Shingyouji's unruly hair.

"Shingyouji?"

"Yes Arata-san?" Shingyouji's soft breath tickled Misu's neck.

"After the new year, after you visit your family, come spend a few days with me in the city."

"Eh?" Shingyouji leaned back to look directly at Misu. "Like a vacation?"

"Yes Shingyouji, like a vacation. Will you come with me?"

Shingyouji smiled brightly, the tears momentarily forgotten. "Yes Arata-san, I will come with you."

Misu gently pulled Shingyouji's head back into his embrace. "Good. Now let's rest a little longer."

Both closed their eyes, but neither fell asleep. Misu let himself relax to the calm breaths that blew across his neck. His chest falling and rising in time with Shingyouji. Misu traced his hand along Shingyouji's back. Shingyouji shivered at the light touch. Misu placed a kiss against Shingyouji's temple. He let his hand slide lower and pulled at the edge of Shingyouji's shirt. He pulled it free and slid his hand beneath the shirt against Shingyouji's skin. Shingyouji's breath came in a quick hot shot across his neck.

"Arata.."

"Boys it's time to head back to the dorms." The doctor's loud knock and voice startled them both. Misu glanced at the door, but it didn't open.

"I'll walk you back to your room." Misu released his hold on Shingyouji. They both rolled out of the bed. Misu grabbed his jacket and slid on his shoes. Shingyouji only had his shoes to slip on. "Shingyouji where is your jacket and your tie?"

Shingyouji glanced around the room. "I don't know. I think I left them in your room yesterday."

"In such a state you forgot your clothes." Misu looked around the room. "Where is my bag?"

Shingyouji looked around the room again. "I don't see it Arata-san."

"Ah, I left it in class."

Shingyouji let a small laugh escape. "You rushed here so quick you forgot your bag? You were that worried about me?" Shingyouji stepped over and threw his arms around Misu.

"Shingyouji."

"Sorry Arata-San." Shingyouji stepped back

"Let's go." Misu opened the door and lead Shingyouji through.

"Thank you doctor, I feel better now."

"Then you will need to go back to class tomorrow."

Shingyouji bowed his head. "Of course. I will. Thank you."

Misu bowed his head to the doctor as well as they left the infirmary. The walked across the campus back to the dorm, Shingyouji following three steps behind. Misu walked directly to Shingyouji's dorm room.

"Shingyouji you will probably have homework to catch up on from today. But if you still need to talk you can come to my room."

"Thank you Arata-san. I really am much better. Good-night Arata-san."

"Good-night Shingyouji."

When Misu returned to his room Takumi was already there studying. He found his bag lying on his bed.

"Thank you Hayama."

"Your homework is inside. We told the teacher you were not feeling well. How is Shingyouji?"

"Better."

"Did you find out what was wrong?"

"Yes." Misu grabbed his bag walked over to his desk. He pulled his books and homework from the bag. He glanced over and could see Takumi staring at him. "No I am not going to tell. You may ask him if you wish."

Takumi nodded his head. "I am happy that Misu-kun was able to make Shingyouji feel better." Takumi turned back to his own studies.

Misu pulled out his chair and sat at his desk. Of all the papers sitting on his desk his attention was caught by the comic book and envelope. He grabbed the envelope and crushed it into a small ball. He threw it hard into the garbage can. Takumi glanced at him but didn't say anything. Misu glanced around and noticed there was no trace of the love letter in the room. Misu smiled. Very quietly he whispered "Thank you Hayama." He turned back to his work and found he was finally able to concentrate.