"What?!" Everyone said in unison as they stared at Lan and Chaud. Lan was blushing as he looked at his friends. "How..what?" Dex asked, shocked. Chaud kissed Lan on the cheek and smiled. "I think it's cute!" Maylu smiled and hugged Lan suddenly. "You two are such a cute couple." Miss Mari smiled. "How did this even happen?" Dex asked, still shocked. "It just kinda...did. I don't know, I just think it's always been there." Lan said. "I'm happy for you both, you deserve it." Tory smiled. "Yeah! The best net savers and two of the best net navis together! Unbeatable, that's an awesome strategy!" Chisao yelled. Lan and Chaud laughed nervously. "I just don't know how my parents are gonna take it..." Lan said. "Oh, I think they'll be just fine with it." Dr. Hikari said, entering the room. "Ah! Dad! Mom!" Lan said, falling over. "I invited them, I figured you wouldn't tell them unless I forced you to." Chaud smiled. "Well thanks." Lan said, sarcastically. "Lan, we are just fine with this. Your happiness is all that matters to us son." Mrs. Hikari said. "Thanks guys." Lan smiled.
They all looked up when they heard a door slam. "I guess I upset Yai..." Lan said. "She'll get over it, just give her some time." Maylu smiled. "I guess..." Lan trailed off.
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"So how do you guys feel about it?" Roll asked. "I think it's great." Megaman smiled. Protoman nodded, "Yes, Chaud has been feeling this way for a very long time, I'm glad it's finally happening for them both." he said. "Miss Yai seems to be upset, so I have to be heading off, I'll catch up with you guys soon." Glide said and disappeared. "Poor Yai, she really likes Chaud." Roll said. "Yeah, I kinda feel bad for her." Megaman said. "Gutsman thinks she will be okay." Gutsman smiled. "I hope so." Megaman said.
"Miss Yai, stop pacing, you're making me dizzy." Glide said. "Can it Glide!" Yai yelled. "I can't believe Lan would do this to me! He knows how much I like Chaud!" Yai yelled. "Miss Yai, with all due respect, Chaud just isn't attracted to women, he was born that way." Glide said. "I said shut up Glide!" Yai yelled and then she began to cry. "I'm sorry Glide..." Yai sniffled. "It's alright Miss Yai." Glide said, soothingly. "They did look pretty happy, didn't they?" Yai asked. "Yes, I think they are very happy." Glide said. "Then...I have to be happy for them. That's what a real friend does right?" Yai said, wiping her tears. "You are a terrific friend, Miss Yai." Glide smiled. "Thank you Glide." Yai smiled.
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Lan and Chaud watched the sunset together at the park. "I don't think it's been this relaxing for a long time." Lan said. "It has been a while, but our job is never done." Chaud said. Lan laid back on the grass and stared into the clouds. Chaud looked down at him and smiled. "What are you thinking about?" Chaud asked. "This is just all so sudden, and so...unexpected. But, I don't think I've ever been this happy." Lan smiled at Chaud. "What about you? What's on your mind?" Lan asked. Chaud closed his eyes and sighed. "I just never thought this would actually happen. I've never found someone who made my heart flutter and my stomach tie up in knots. Not until I started getting close with you. My father, he was really upset when he found out that I was gay. He still thinks that I'm going to just change and I'll eventually have a son of my own that will take over BlazeQuest. I'm nervous about telling him about us." Chaud said, staring off into the sunset. Lan sat up and looked at Chaud. "Now you've got me worried." Lan said, looking down. "Hey, don't get sad on me. I still have a while to prepare, he won't be back in town for a while, and nothing he says is going to change me. I promise." Chaud said, lifting Lan's chin to look at him. Chaud placed a chaste kiss on Lan's lips. "Come on, I'll take you home." Chaud said.
Lan and Chaud sat in the back of his limo. Chaud had his arm wrapped around Lan's shoulders. Lan was snoring softly on Chaud's shoulders. "Damn is he cute." Chaud said. Megaman let out a laugh from the PET. "You should see him in the morning, you might change your mind." Megaman joked. Chaud let out a giggle, Lan didn't move an inch.
As they pulled up to Lan's house, Chaud shook Lan awake. "Come on, you need some sleep." Chaud smiled and walked Lan to the door. "I'll see you soon, okay?" Chaud said, taking Lan's hands. "Okay." Lan smiled and kissed Chaud. Lan walked into his house and sighed. "I don't think I've ever seen you so frazzled." Megaman said. "I think my hearts beating faster than when it was in the N1 Grand Prix." Lan said. "You think?" Megaman chuckled. Lan walked up to his room and got ready for bed. There was a soft knock at his door. "Lan, can I come in?" his mom whispered. "Yeah mom." Lan said. She walked into his room with a loving smile on her face. "I just want to tell you how happy I am for you. I haven't seen you this happy before, except for maybe the day you got Megaman." she said. Lan giggled at that. "Well, that's a pretty accurate statement." he smiled. Mrs. Hikari hugged her son tight and kissed him on the forehead. "Goodnight sweetheart." she said. "Goodnight mom." Lan smiled and crawled into bed. His mind racing towards thoughts of Chaud.