Emotions scatterers with confusion yet excitement as I head back to Leblanc. My body impulsively carrying me forward purposely ignoring every rational thought, my mind pleads. 'A fool' , 'this is stupid and 'embarrassing' it yells at me but my legs continues with its pace.

Curses Ren. You just had to tell me she was coming, and did it have to be when I just arrived back at Inaba? I went around in a circle because of you!

8 months. I have spent 8 months in constant torture just trying to get her out of my head. I just can't stop thinking about her. And... I DON'T WANT TO! At the riverbank last night, I couldn't hold myself back, it reminded me too much of our time together, we always went there while we were dating, and we always just looked at the night sky together. But she would just shine brighter than all of those stars put together. When I looked at the moon last time, it just couldn't compare to her beauty, I lost control. And yet, I was in complete control. Saying I missed her was an understatement.

Dr Maruki told me to do whatever it took to make it work. Oh boy am I gonna. I just hope she takes me back. The moment I walk into Leblanc... well Sojiro greets me.

But then I see her. So beautiful, with that orange dress I love so much, her hair down which she doesn't do often. Leblanc was black as the night sky because her eyes are stars. And I just can't tear my eyes away from hers. She's shocked to see me, but then she smiles. The smile that just makes my world turn, the smile that could cure any negativity in my heart, the smile that I would give my life to just keep on her face.

And I lose every single thought in my head except for her. Fear, anxiety, doubt. They just burn. But I don't remember my face being so close to hers, but that doesn't matter now. I just need her close to me, so I hold her, in a way that she knows that I'll never let go. And pure bliss enters my mind as our lips meet.

My hand traces over her waist as our kiss deepens. I feel her breath hitch against my lips. Smirking I pull her closer, my body sings out with familiarity. Her lips angle toward mine as she turns her head, seeking the closeness, seeking the affection, seeking the passion. The fire. Craving for more.

I lose all rational thought as the sensation of her body being so close to mine overwhelms me, and I can feel the urge for more, but it's not just mine, I can feel her lips, her mouth, her hands, they all crave more from me, they want me closer. As I want her closer. But there is no closer for us, except...

"OKAY ENOUGH!" Ren yells out in disgust "You two need a room. You've been kissing for 20 minutes!"

I pull away from Rise, embarrassment painted on both of our faces.

"I think I've seen too much." Morgana covers his mouth in exaggeration.

"See what you've done? Morgana is too young to see this!" Aigis runs over to Morgana comforting him like I just committed the worst crime in human history.

I'm in shock right now. Did that just happen?

My mind is a mess, and I'm plagued with the desire to kiss her again... but I can't do that, we're in the middle of Leblanc.

My mind was right, what I just did was foolish. But as that's exactly what I am... maybe that's a good thing.

Ren's POV

We all head back to my- I mean Makoto's room.

I thought there would be more talking right now, but all Yu and Rise are doing is stare at each other.

I'd tell them to just kiss already, but they actually would.

"Yu, what are you doing back here?"

Yu: "I... well um..."

Aigis: "Ren, Makoto and Morgana, let's give the two of them some space."

Yeah that's probably a good idea.

The four of us head outside.

Me: "Well that was unexpected."

Aigis: "It was sweet, he came back for her."

Me: "I guess, but how did he do that?"

Makoto: "How did he kiss her?"

Me: "Yeah, well no. How did he know she would reciprocate his feelings? I mean, he's a great guy and anyone would be lucky to have him, but the way he just grabbed her and kissed her, I could never imagine doing that."

Aigis: "Really? Because you strike me as that exact type."

Me?

Me: "How?"

Aigis: "I don't know, your outgoing personality? Your love of jokes? Even your Phantom Thief attire and body language just radiates a kind of confidence?"

Really? Well I do feel pretty good when I'm over there, like I could do anything, or... at least I used to. But everything changed for me after I was caught.

When they... and when he...

Me: "Maybe I had that kind of confidence once, but I lost it."

I can't help but avoid their eyes.

Morgana: "Ren?"

I just... still feel the pain of...

What he did, it still hurts...

Morgana?

I didn't even notice when he climbed onto my shoulder, is he... consoling me?

Morgana: "Do you wanna talk about this?"

I start stroking him as he's holding my shoulder.

Me: "It's hard."

Aigis looks worried, so does Makoto. It's not a big deal, not worth discussing.

Me: "I'm ok, sorry for worrying you guys."

I think the look on my face spoke before my mouth did. They still look a little worried.

Yu and Rise are coming out now.

Yu: "Hey guys, sorry for... barging in and acting the way I did."

Makoto: "Believe me, I know what it's like to have your impulses take over."

I wish I knew.

Me: "So what's going on with you two?"

Rise: "I think, we're dating again."

She thinks? These two seem to talk with their actions more than their words. But hey, if it works for them.

Yu: "Yeah I think so too, hey we should double date!"

Double date. Clearly I'm not invited. It would seem I'm overstaying my welcome.

I start to walk off as I hear Aigis say:

"What about a triple date?"

That stops me in my tracks.

Yu: "Oh no, I wasn't trying to leave Ren out or anything I just thought... I'm sorry buddy."

Me: "It's ok, I'm not in a relationship with anyone so it makes sense for me not to go with you."

Yu: "No, I'm not leaving you out, come with us."

I don't know. Especially if I went alone. But...

Me: "I guess I could invite Sumi-..."

I don't know why that thought just popped into my head... yes I do. Still, there's no way I'm actually gonna-

Rise: "Oh Yoshizawa-chan! Yeah that sounds great, you should definitely invite her."

Me: "Uhhhh."

Aigis shoots me a look. It's crazy how someone can declare the words: "You're not getting out of this" with just a glare...

It's not like I don't want to... it would be fun I guess.

Me: "Alright."