"Get going,guys," Catarina grinned at the seven males.

The anticipated day of Maji Love Kingdom had arrived. STARISH would do the honours of performing first, followed by Quartet Night and then HEAVENS.

"Yeah," Eiichi agreed before looking at the tv in their green room. "STARISH truly is good!"

The rainbow group started the concert by singing 'Fantastic Prelude'. Quartet Night would sing 'The World Is Mine' next and with 'Gira×2 SEVEN', HEAVENS would conclude the opening.

HEAVENS got ready to head out of the green room.

"Good luck!" After exchanging grins and high fives, HEAVENS, except their leader, left the room. Eiichi didn't leave but walked towards Catarina. The blonde wanted to ask if he forgot something but couldn't because soft lips met hers in a quick kiss, leaving her heart accelerating.

The brunette smirked. "That's my good luck kiss."

"Oh, Eiichi!" Catarina lightly punched him.

Before leaving the room, he turned around with a teasing smirk and said, "You have quite a dazed look in your eyes. Do I look that great?"

Catarina clasped both her palms to her cheeks. Am I that obvious? She couldn't but be dazed when she looked at Eiichi. As always, he looked great in formal wear. The rest of HEAVENS looked great too but Eiichi looked like a prince straight out of fairytail.

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

Come to think of it, I haven't seen the outfits for 'Egoistic' yet.

After sending Van, Otoya and Ai to stage, Catarina and Haruka were watching their performance.

"Catarina."

"Camus-nii! Eiji and Masato, you guys look great!"

"Thank you, Rin-chan."

Catarina blinked twice. "Isn't Team Egoistic supposed to go on stage now?"

"Yes. Shinomiya and the rest are already in position."

"Eeh?" The blonde pouted. I didn't get to see him.

Seeing the look on her face told Camus what she was thinking of. He sighed at how much lovestruck his sister was.

While Masato was conversing with Haruka, Eiji told Catarina, "Oh, look! Nii-san is on stage!"

Catarina shifted her attention to the screen only for her breath to be caught in her throat. Eiichi, in his white t-shirt and black leather jacket, looked absolutely breathtaking. The chains made him hotter. Moreover, him inside the cage made him look even more cool.

She didn't notice when the three members of Team 'Feather in the Hand' left her for going to stand by. She was too awestruck by the current performance.

After it was over and the next team took the stage, Team Egoistic returned backstage.

"I'm the one who excited the audiences the most," came Ranmaru's voice.

"Don't joke around. Obviously,it was me," proclaimed Eiichi.

"I think it was me. I gave my all," declared Natsuki.

The three panting men entered the ladies' view. A red blush appeared on Catarina's cheeks when she saw Eiichi swiping the sweat from his forehead, the excited grin present in his face.

The brunette man saw her looking at him. "Looks like I captured heart that I wanted." Saying that, he went away.

Ranmaru snickered and Natsuki smiled. Haruka looked at the blonde beside her and smiled. But eventually started panicking when she saw Catarina overheating.

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

"Cheers!" Twenty glasses were lifted.

STARISH,Quartet Night, HEAVENS and their composers clinked their glasses together. The air was merry and cheerful. The after party was being held in Shining Agency's mansion.

Catarina and Haruka were watching the interactions between the idols while conversing among themselves.

"I can't wait for all of them to perform together again!" Catarina told Haruka.

"Me neither," Haruka agreed.

"Did you see how excited the audiences were? All of them left with big smiles!"

"Yes!" The pinkette recalled the concert.

They continued talking until Catarina felt a tap on her shoulder.

"Hmm?Oh,Eiichi! What's up?"

He only smiled before turning to Haruka. "I'd like to take her now."

"Y-yes."

"Eiichi?" Catarina looked at him, confused.

"We have to go," he told her shortly. With that he grabbed her hand and dragged her behind him. She could only smile at Haruka as goodbye. Everyone saw them leaving and were confused too. However, Catarina and the confused people didn't notice the knowing smirks on the faces of the rest of HEAVENS.

.  .  .  .  .  .  .

Once they were outside, Catarina asked the man, "Where are we going?"

"You'll see." He smirked at her.

They stopped in front of Eiichi's car. As told by him, Catarina got inside on the passenger's seat and Eiichi drove them to who-knows-where.

An hour or so later,

Catarina looked at herself in the mirror. Instead of the jacket and t-shirt she had been wearing, she was now wearing a knee length, pink laced dress. She was also wearing some silver jewelleries along with heels and her hair was done nicely. She was looking absolutely gorgeous.

Uh...what is the meaning of this? One moment she was talking with Haruka, then the next thing she knew, she was with Eiichi in his car before entering a shop and being pushed inside a changing room where she was told to wear everything that was in there.

The woman who did Catarina's hair moved from behind her to give her space to get up. She stood up, still comprehending her situation. While she stood there thinking, the same lady from before informed her that her escort had arrived. So, the composer exited the big changing room.

"Good!" was what she was greeted with. The brunette man in front of her was dressed up too. Instead of his usual wear, Eiichi was dressed in white shirt and black blazer and pants. She felt her heart skip a beat.
....He looks so handsome!

"I knew you would look good in this," Eiichi declared. "Beautiful."

"Thank you..." Catarina felt shy after hearing his compliment. "You look great too."

Eiichi grinned. "Shall we go?"

Something clicked inside her mind. "Wait, where are we going? And, what's going on?"

"My angel," The male held her hand,"let's have our private celebration."

"Private celebration?" Catarina asked while Eiichi led her back to his car. He's being too mysterious now!

"Yup."

"For what?"

"Maji Love Kingdom and the twenty-two million sold record."

He opened the door for her and after she did, he went to the driver's seat and drove away.

.  .  .  .  .  .  .

". . . .Eiichi,why are we here?" Catarina asked.

"Why? To celebration,of course," Eiichi replied.

"Yeah...but why here?" The 'here' was a high class hotel. A beautiful dinner table by the window was prepared for the couple.

"Is there a problem?" Eiichi looked at her, confused.

"No.....It's just..isn't this place expensive?" she whispered to him.

"Nope,it isn't a bother."

Well...he is an Otori, after all. Such extravagant places are no big deal for him.

"But,I don't feel like I belong here..."

"Catarina," Eiichi pulled her closer by the waist, "don't overthink. You look absolutely gorgeous tonight."

"Oh..." His straightforward words caused her to blush.

"Plus," Eiichi decided to use his trump card, a chance Catarina wouldn't refuse, "after dinner,there's going to be an all-you-can-eat sweets buffet."

Any sign of hesitation vanished from Catarina's blue eyes and they sparkled like stars. A big grin formed itself on her face. Eiichi understood it worked. He internally thought that it was cute how easily sweets could persuade her.

"So, let's enjoy the desserts after dinner, okay?"

"Okay!" Catarina happily chirped.

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

??? Catarina quizzically looked around. Aren't we supposed to go home now?

After filling their stomach with foods and desserts, they were supposed to return home. That is what Catarina thought. Instead, the pair entered a luxurious hotel room.

"What's wrong?" Eiichi asked after putting down his blazer.

"Eto...why are we here?"

"Part of the celebration," he simply answered.

"Umm...okay?" She blinked and walked over to the big glass window. They were quite high above so the city lights looked like sparkling stars. "The scenery from here is nice."

"Right," Eiichi came behind her and looked down at the city too.

She tilted her head a little to look at his face, "Thanks for doing so much for me."

"Think nothing of it." He smiled softly. "I always think you deserve much more."

"Don't say that. I'm really happy that you went out of your way to plan this evening but you know, I'm over the moon as long as I can spend some time with you. It doesn't matter where we are when I'm with you. But once again, thank you for such a wonderful time, Eiichi." She smiled brightly at him.

"My pleasure, angel." He kissed the side of her head.

" . . . .Even so,aren't you tired after that big concert?" She asked him.

"I'll be lying if I say I'm not."

"Then let's turn in for tonight," she suggested.

"Sure."

Catarina took off the accessories and lied down beside Eiichi after switching off the lights. All of a sudden, he laughed.

"What's so funny?" The blonde asked curiously.

"Remember the last time we slept together in a hotel?"

"Oh!" She too began laughing softly. "How can I forget that? Now that I think about it, it was way too dramatic. Getting stuck in one room during a storm- it happens in movies all the time."

"You're right. So much has happened since then. Back then I wasn't even aware of my feelings but nevertheless my heart was beating really fast."

"I was nervous too. But I could rest  peacefully because it was you," she confessed.

"What about now?" He smirked and wrapped an arm around her. "We weren't together during that time but it's different now. Can you sleep without worrying now? I might make a move while you're asleep. I'm a man hopelessly in love, after all."

She playfully hit him. "Don't waste your breath. I know you won't."

"Who knows~?"

She sighed exasperatedly. "Whatever. Go to sleep."

"Okay." He pulled he closer and kissed her cheek. "Goodnight, my sweet angel."

She giggled. She was feeling giddy. "Goodnight, my prince ."

Catarina didn't had the least bit idea that something big would hit her the next day.

                                     To Be Continued.