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Today's very important and I can't even explain how nervous I am right now. Despite all the reassurance Mitsukuni has given me, I still can't get rid of the edgy feeling I have. My hands were tingling as I rubbed them together. I adjusted myself in my seat, feeling slightly uncomfortable.

"Kris, stop moving." Aunt Mina said in her usual dull tone. "I could have burned you and it wouldn't be pretty." She pulled the curling iron away as my hair spiraled down my back.

"Sorry, aunty." I mumbled. "I'm just I-I...I don't know."

"Scared?" I turned to Ranka. After he and aunty found out that I was going to meet Mitsukuni's parent's, they suddenly became a tag team They didn't give me a choice on whether they could help. Of course I do, but still. So here we are, all sitting in her living room as she styled my hair. Except for Haruhi. I'm not sure where she is.

"Yes, is that normal?"

He smiled. "Of course it is."

I shifted my feet. "Um i-if you don't mind me asking..." I wasn't sure if I was being insensitive or not.

"Go on." He said.

I direct my eyes to the floor. "Well I was just wondering...how your wife's parents reacted to you, don't tell if you don't want to!" I added quickly.

He looked a bit surprised at first. He sat back on the couch with his legs crossed as he looked up at the ceiling. "Hm, well let's see." He looked at me and smiled. "Kotoko's family didn't approve of us."

I blinked before guilt struck me. "I-I'm sorry I shouldn't have-OW!" I screeched and held my neck in pain.

"Kris I told you not to move." Aunt Mina said, though I could hear the concern in her voice. She set the curling iron down. "Let me see it."

I bit down on my lip and slowly moved my hand. "S-Sorry."

"You're the one that's hurt." She said. "I was finished with your hair anyway. I'll get an ice pack." She stepped away and walked into the kitchen. I pulled my hands together trying not to focus on the stinging pain.

"Are you alright?" I turned to Ranka. He moved my hair away from my shoulder. "Oh, your poor skin. It's red and probably going to leave a mark."

"It's fine there's worse things that could have happened." I said. Which was true, but it didn't make it hurt any-less. He lightly bonked me up side my head.

"No, no, no. All women should take care of their skin and you are no exception. I have some products that can cover that up." He said.

I shook my head. "No really, I'll just let it get some air. It's no big deal."

He sighed, flipping his hair over his shoulder with a pout. "Oh fine, you're as stubborn as Haruhi." We were both silent. I was starting to wonder how long it would take aunty to find an ice pack.

"Sorry for bringing up...you know." I mumbled.

"It's fine." He smiled. "I just haven't been asked that before."

"I just wanted to hear an experience from someone else." I kept my gaze to the floor. I felt his hand on top of my head and I slowly looked at him.

"You're different from I am in many ways. Firstly, I'm a transvestite. Second, Kotoko and I had as you say a 'gun-shot wedding'."

I blinked. "You mean a..." He nodded. "Oh I see."

"But it was alright because she loved me for who I was and that was all that mattered. Don't you think?"

I smiled with nodded. "Of course."

At that moment aunty came back into the room with an ice pack in her hand. "Put this on your burn." I took it in my hand and placed it onto my neck. I winced at the cold sensation on my skin.

My teeth chattered a bit. "T-Thank you."

"Mmhm." I sat there until the pain was a dull ache.

I turned back to Ranka. "Speaking of Haruhi where is she?"

"She went to the super market. She should be back soon" He said with a sigh. "She didn't want me to come, but that's alright because I get to dress you up~"

Aunty nodded. "Dress up." She held up multiple dresses in her arms.

I raised my brow at her. "Where did you-"

"No questions, I only want to hear the sound of you trying on these clothes." Ranka said, standing in front of me with a hand on his hip.

"But-"

"Do what the man says." Aunty said, dropping the clothing into my arms.

"You guys." I groaned.

"Go." They said. I looked between them and sighed.

"Alright." I turned around and walked into my room, closing the door behind me. I looked into the mirror moving my curls out of the way to inspect the burn. It didn't look that bad and it wasn't noticeable if I moved my hair in front of it. I set all the clothes on my bed before I sighed.

"Why are they all dresses?"

Oh well, it's not like I own anything nicer. I picked up one after the other. I was about to just go back out and tell them that none of these suited me. Until one caught my eye. It was blue, sleeveless, button up dress with a thin brown belt. I think I need a second opinion. I turned around to Bubbles and held it against me.

"Well what do you think, nice right?" The spider stared at me and I grinned. "Yeah this is better than the rest." I changed into the dress and walked out of the room. The tag team was sitting on the couch talking and I gave an awkward cough.

They turned to me and Ranka jumped up first. "Oh you look so cute~" He spun me around.

"Your going to mess her hair up." Aunty said.

He pulled away with his hands still on my shoulders. "Yes, yes good...oh. You don't have any shoes." I looked down at my feet and wiggled my toes.

I looked up to them. "Well I have some sneakers in my-"

"Denied." They said. Well then.

"I have that covered." Aunty said, suddenly lifting up a pair of brown sandals.

This time Ranka and I both stared at her. "How did you-"

She put a finger over her lips. "Secret." We'll just go with that then.

I sat down and slipped on the shoes. "Thank you guys for doing all this for me."

"It's no problem." Ranka said, sitting down beside me. "So what time did you say he was coming to get you?"

"Five o'clock since he said they have dinner around six." I said, looking up at the clock. It was almost five now. Suddenly the door bell rang and I was nervous again. I stood up and went to open the door. "Hi-oh...hey Haruhi."

She stood in front of me and sweat-dropped. "No need to sound so disappointed."

I blushed. "I-I'm not disappointed...I was just..." We stared at each other and I sighed. "Why don't you come in?"

She walked inside and sat down next to me. "You look nice."

I fidgeted with the end of my dress. "Thanks."

"Nervous?" She asked

"A bit." I said. More like terrified.

She patted my shoulder and smiled. "Don't worry about it. I'm sure that you'll be fine."

I took a deep breath. "I hope so."

And not a second later the door bell rang again. I glanced over to all of them and Ranka raised his fist in an encouraging manner. I opened the door to the blond-haired boy with a beaming smile. "Hi K-chan~"

I returned the smile. "Hey Mitsukuni."

He titled his head. "Are you ready to go?"

I nodded. "Yeah just let me get something." I walked back inside to pick up my phone and bag. "Bye guys."

"Bye." Aunty said.

"Good luck." Haruhi said with a smile.

"Thanks." I said, walking back up front.

"Take care of her Mitsukuni." Ranka said.

"I will." He said. I closed the door and we walked down the stairs. He took my hand as we went over to the car. The driver came around and opened the door. He bowed and I got in with Mitsukuni coming in after me. He closed the car door and we were on our way. I turned when I felt him touching my hair.

He smiled. "You look pretty, K-chan."

"Oh thanks. Ranka and my aunt kind of teamed up..." We stayed this way as he twirled my hair with a flowery smile. I looked at him when he suddenly stopped and moved all of my hair over my shoulder.

"K-chan, what happened to your neck?" He asked in a concerned tone.

"Oh, I was moving to much when my aunt was doing my hair and got burned. But I'm fine."

He didn't say anything before he went to graze his fingers over the mark and I winced. "Does it hurt?"

"Just a little." I mumbled and turned to him. "But...uh what are you..." He pulled my shoulder down and straightened himself up as he pushing the extra strands away. I sat there perfectly still wondering what exactly he was doing. I was about to ask again when he suddenly kissed me on my burn.

I squealed and clamped a hand over my neck. "W-What was that?"

He titled his head. "Trying to make you feel better."

"Yeah but..." It's not as if I dislike it. He's just never done that before. You'd think after how long we've been together I'd be more open to new things. But I'm still that shy girl from the first day I've met him.

"Do you feel better?" I blinked when I realized I had zoned out.

"O-Oh yeah I'm fine." I muttered.

He giggled. "That's good. Are you ready?"

I nodded. "As ready as I'll ever be."

*Break*

I lied I'm not ready. I want to go back home. I shifted in my seat as we came to a stop.

'Just calm down, acting this way isn't going to solve anything.' I turned when I felt a hand on top of mine.

Mitsukuni looked at me and smiled. "Everything is going to be fine, K-chan. I promise." I took a deep breath as the door was opened for us. He stepped out and pulled me out with him. We walked up the steps to have an older man in front of us bow.

"Good evening young master."

"Hi~" Mitsukuni said as he took my hand. "This is K-chan." He looked in my direction and bowed.

"Oh, uh, hey." I said, bowing to him.

"Your family is waiting for you in the dinning hall. I'll escort you to them." He said as he opened the door and we walked in after him. We walked down the hall as I looked at my surroundings. They had a nice house or should I say mansion. I was so fascinated with everything around me that I barely even realized that I bumped into the older man.

I stepped back quickly. "S-Sorry, um..." I cleared my throat. I'm so awkward

He only looked at me before saying. "Their right through this door. Dinner will be served shortly."

"Thank you." Mitsukuni said as he pulled me forward. "Come on K-chan, let's go." My heart started beating faster and the closer we got the more I felt as if I wanted to leave. We came into the room and he greeted them. "We're here."

I glanced to all of them. His father was sitting at the head of the table, his mother was sitting to his right. Then I slowly looked at Chika. He looked as if he was going to have a heart attack when he saw me. The poor guy, I might have given him one.

"So this is the lovely mystery girl." His mother said with smile. "She's pretty."

"T-Thanks, you too. I-I mean your pretty as well..." She brought a hand up to her mouth and her smile widened. I felt myself turning red. I sound ridiculous.

"Go on and sit anywhere you like." She said.

"U-Um alright." I said as I looked at all the seats. I was a bit over whelmed by the large table. I turned when Mitukuni pulled on my hand.

"Right here, K-chan." He said, pulling a chair for me.

His mother raised her brow in amusement. "K-chan?"

I blushed. "O-Oh it's just a nickname he gave me. My name is Kristal Carson, b-but you can call me Kris."

"Kristal, that's a pretty name"

"Thank you." I mumbled.

"I'm Amai and this is my husband Yorihisa." I glanced up to his father and almost jumped out of my seat. He was only staring at me. Well, when is a better time to start a conversation than when they're looking at you?

"S-So how are you doing today?"

"I'm doing just fine." I resisted the urge to fidget as he looked me over before he said. "Let me ask you a question."

I gulped. "A-Alright."

"How long have you been in a relationship with my son?"

"U-Um a little over nine months ." I squeaked. I heard Chika choking on his water in the back-round.

He said nothing more and nodded. Somehow I was scared. His eyes were intimidating me, but I couldn't seem to look away.

I was saved when his wife intervened and asked. "So how did you two meet? I'm curious."

I glanced to Mitsukuni who smiled. "K-chan and I met at school." Under some strange circumstances.

"He asked me if I liked Usa-chan and strawberry cake." I said. I remember that day very well it's when all of chaos began. Though I guess I can't call it that anymore, considering it's normal for me now.

"Kristal, what does your family do?" I glanced over to Yorihisa. I wouldn't say that his questions were strange, but somehow I got the feeling that this was a subtle interrogation. Maybe I'm reading into this too much. I mean this is the first time he's met me.

"Well m-my mom and dad own a small bakery in Texas. When I was there I helped them out when I had time."

"K-chan makes really good sweets." Mitsukuni added.

"Really?" Amai asked as she looked at me.

I blushed. "It's just something I like to do sometimes."

"Wait you said Texas. You're a foreigner." Amai said.

"Yes, American." I answered.

"I knew you didn't look at all Japanese, but I didn't want to assume anything." She said.

"It's alright I've been asked plenty of times." I said giving her a small smile. I liked Amai, she reminded me of my dad. She didn't make me feel uncomfortable and I don't think she disliked me. Things were looking bright on this side of the table. Now if only I could get a read on Mistukuni's father.

"If I'm not mistaken your one of the scholarship student's, aren't you?" Yorihisa asked as he stared me down.

I nodded. "Yes, sports s-scholarship. I applied last year for kendo. I thought that I wasn't going to get in, but two weeks after school started I received a letter saying that I was accepted."

"Kendo you say?" He asked. " You were in the club with my nephew."

"Yes, a-actually I met his brother, Satoshi." I said. He nodded his head in understanding

"She's the captain now." Mitsukuni said smiling at me.

"That's quite impressive." Amai said. "That's rare that they have female leaders."

I averted my eyes. Right, female... "Uh thank you."

"What year are you?" Yorihisa asked.

"Third, sir."

"So what do you plan on doing when you graduate?"

I gulped and wiped my palms on my dress. "U-Um well...I don't really know."

"Really? You must have something in mind." Amai said.

I was becoming nervous again. "W-Well not at the moment. I'm not sure..."

"Oh, well that's alright..." She said with a reassuring nod.

I wasn't sure what else to say. Hearing it this way, it made me feel as if I wasn't good enough for Mitsukuni and that left a heavy weight in my chest. I glanced over to him as he grabbed my hand under the table. He smiled as if to say 'it's alright.' I nodded, but I didn't feel the same. The awkward silence was interrupted when the food was brought in. I was relieved as they set dishes down on the table.

Amai smiled. "Eat as much as you want."

"Thank you it all looks very good." I picked up my chopsticks. As we began to eat it was silent again.

"I see that you are informed on Japanese table manners." Yorihisa said. I brightened up a bit.

"T-Thank you. I tried my best to learn as much as I could before I came here." I said.

"You don't seem to have any problem with the language either." Amai said. "Do you mind tell me how you learned it?"

Mitsukuni turned to me between bites. "Yeah K-chan, you never told me how you learned Japanese."

I laughed awkwardly. "It's funny. Actually my sister's actually got me into it."

"You have sisters?" Amai asked.

I nodded. "Yes, one of them is actually in Yasuchika's class." Chika turned from his food to look at me.

Amai looked at her son. "Chika you've been quiet this entire time. Is there something wrong?"

He shook his head. "Nothing is wrong mother. I'm just listening..."

This all must be a big shock for him. "How did your sisters spark your interest in our language?" Yorihisa asked.

They all turned to me. I drummed my hands on my knees. I wish it were the wonderful appeal of Japan or some sort of cool reason, but no. "Well...their into anime."

Amai blinked. "Anime?"

I blushed. I knew this would sound weird. "They like watching it in Japanese. I...started to watch it with them. I really liked the different genres. So I went to the library one day and picked up the CD and guide on the language."

"You never told me that." Mitsukuni said.

"That was before I even wanted to come to Japan." I tucking my hair behind my ear. Which seemed to catch Yorihisa's attention.

"Were you hurt?" He asked.

I blinked at him a bit confused and I realized he was talking about my burn. I brushed my hair back over my shoulder. "Oh this is nothing really."

"Oh I see." Amai said starting to laugh a bit. I raised my brow at her. She turned to her husband. "Oh to be young and in love." I only stared at her trying to figure out what exactly she was getting at. I glanced over to Yorihisa who seemed to be nodding in understanding. What is it that I'm missing? I brought my chopstick up to my mouth and then it hit me.

Do they think that Mitsukuni gave me a...

I suddenly started choking and apparently Chika realized the same thing as he was coughing as well. "Ah, K-chan are you alright?" Mitsukuni said as he patted my back.

"I-I'm fine." I said between coughs. My face became red at the thought and I stood up abruptly. "M-May I be excused?"

"Are you sure your okay?" Mitsukuni asked. The red in my cheeks deepened and I looked away.

"Y-Yeah I just have t-to go...to the restroom."

"Well it's down the hall and to the left three doors over." Amai said.

I stared at her before bowing slightly. "U-Um 'scuse me." I quickly went out of the room and began walking. Man, now I look like an idiot. I mean what just happened? His father probably thinks I'm going to end up being a bum and his mother assumes he and I...urgh! Why didn't I just say it was a burn?!

"Stupid!" I said, pushing my hand through my hair. I stopped walking and took a deep breath. I just need to pull myself together and explain it when I get back. I looked around me and realized that I was lost.

"Aw man." What did she say? Down the hall and...ugh I don't know. I was to flustered to remember. I continued walking and I saw a door. I don't think I should be wandering their home, but truth be told I do have to go. I went to open it in hopes that it really was a restroom. But my hope was replaced with confusion.

Why was this room filled with duck stuffed animals? For a moment I thought it was Mitsukuni's, but he doesn't even like ducks like that...at least I don't think he does. I turned when I saw Yasuchika coming down the hall very quickly I might add.

"O-Oh hey I was actually lost and couldn't find the restroom and somehow-" He went in front of me and swiftly closed the door.

"You saw it." He said.

I raised my brow. "Yes..."

"Don't say anything about this. You saw nothing, alright?"

"Um ok...w-wait those are all yours?" I asked. He turned away from me and I could see his ears turning red. Well this is...different. "So um...while we're here, can you help me find the restroom? I'm kind of lost and can't remember what your mom said." I gave an awkward smile. He said nothing, but nodded and I followed after him.

(A/N: Hey so I realize that Chika likes baby chicks...but I like ducks so there you go. That's my reason...yep.)

We were both quiet until he spoke. "...are you going to say anything?"

I looked to him and his cheeks were red. "No, but I think you should lock that door if you don't want anyone to see that." It was silent before I said. "I guess you were pretty surprised to see me walk in, huh?"

"I couldn't believe that my brother had a girlfriend. Somehow I was still expecting you to come through, but dressed like a guy." He said.

"You mean you thought that your brother and I were..." He nodded. "I see...I'm sorry for not telling you sooner." I sighed. "I hope I didn't mess everything up."

"You didn't mess anything up." He said. "I think they like you."

I raised my brow. "Your dad likes me? It didn't seem like it."

"Father is a serious person, but loves to talk. However it's only with people he likes. At least that's what I've seen. He asked you all those questions because he wants to know more about you. Trust me if he didn't this evening would be heading in a completely different direction."

Chika's words made me feel relieved. I smiled at him. "Thank you, that's good to know."

He blushed and lifted his glasses. "Hm."

I blinked. "But wait, why are you here? I mean why did you come to find me?"

"Well I didn't at first, but I couldn't bear listening to mother and father discuss yours and Mitsukuni's relationship."

I blushed. "...oh. This isn't what they think it is. It's just a burn, really."

He stared over at me before facing forward again. "I can't see how I assumed you were a boy. You look nothing like one."

I see we're changing the subject. I rubbed my arm awkwardly. "Thanks I guess...so will you keep it a secret?"

"Your gender?" He asked. I nodded. "It's no concern of mine on how you choose to present yourself."

I smiled. "Thank you."

"...will you keep mine?" He mumbled.

"Your ducks?" He blushed. "It's no concern of mine on what you have in your room." He stared at me. I pushed down a giggle. I didn't realize how cute Chika actually was. Of course I would never tell him that."No I won't tell anyone. Your secrets safe with me, I promise." I smiled at him.

Somehow it was suddenly easier to talk to him. Whether it was comforting in his own way or the fact that I just found out he hides stuffed animals in his room. When we got back everyone turned to us.

Amai was the first to speak. "I'm sorry Kristal. I was mistaken I didn't realize that was actually a burn. I do hope you'll forgive my rudeness."

I glanced to Mitsukuni who he smiled at me as if to say. 'I took care of it.'

"It's alright." I said, taking my eyes away from him.

"If no one objects then I think we need something sweet." She smiled. "Well is everyone ready for dessert?"

"Yay! Cake!" Mitsukuni cheered.

*Break*

Yasuchika was right. Yorihisa continued to ask me different questions every once in a while. After I answered them he would nodded and become silent again. Which made me feel a lot better about this dinner even though it started out sort of rocky. I think it turned out alright. Now it all had to come to an end. I looked up at the night sky as we walked outside.

"Oh it was so nice to meet you, Kristal." Amai said.

"You too." I glanced to Yorihisa. "Good-bye, sir."

"It won't be good-bye." I blinked. "You'll have to come by again." I had to physically stop my mouth from hitting the ground. " You said you took karate, am I correct?"

"Y-Yes, sir."

"Then you'll have to show me what you know."

I smiled. "Yes, sir."

Mistukuni took my hand. "I'll take you home K-chan."

I nodded. "Alright." I glanced to Chika. "I'll see you at school?"

"See you at school." He said. I waved to all of them as I walked over to the car. I sat down inside as Mitsukuni plopped down beside me.

I laid my head back and sighed. The blond next to moved closer and smiled. "See I told you everything would be fine. Everyone liked you." I rolled my head over to look at him. "What's wrong?"

"...hey do you think I'm r-right for you?"

He tilted his head. "Right for me?"

"Yeah, I mean I'm a scholarship student so I don't have any money and I don't have any plans..." I turned when he kissed my cheek. I blinked at him. "What was that for?"

He smiled. "K-chan I don't care about any of that and I think it's alright that you don't have plans right."

"Really?"

He nodded and took my hand. "Really, you're the only one for me."

I blushed and looked away. "O-Oh, um, you t-too."

"So what did you think of my family?" He asked.

"I like them, but..."

"But, what?" He asked.

"I can't believe that your mom thought you gave me a...h-hickey." I turned red just saying it.

He started to giggle. "I know it was sort of funny."

"No it wasn't!" I shook my head. "It was so embarrassing!"

"Would it be so bad if I did?" He asked.

I stared at him. "W-What?"

He stared at me for moment before giving me a flowery smile. "Just kidding~"

"..." I shook my head. I was too tired to think on whether he was serious. I laid my head back on the seat once again and closed my eyes.

"Go to sleep K-chan." Mitsukuni whispered. "I'll wake you when we get there."

I yawned. "M'kay." I closed my eyes and everything went dark.

So I kind of just gave his mom a name and a personality. They mention her a few times in the manga but they never show her. Amai means 'sweet' in japanese. I just had to do it. :) That is his dads name if any of you haven't read the manga. I hope that you guys liked this. Oh and btw Chika does love cute baby animals XD! I just decided to make it a duck obsession cause I like ducks. That's ok right? Please review.