"Yamato,you were two second faster and Shion, you fell behind during the end," Eiichi pointed out everyone's mistakes. "Let's try again from the start."

The leader as well as the others went back to their position and faced the mirrored walls. The music started and everybody started to move in perfect sync.

"Alright, take five!" Eiichi ordered once the music was over. The others nodded and did their own business. Shion and Nagi collapsed on the floor side by side, Kira and Eiji hydrated themselves, Van leaned against the wall and took out his phone while Yamato did his usual push ups.

"Here you go." Catarina passed Eiichi his towel.

"Thanks," he replied before taking it and wiping his face. He took the water bottle she offered and sipped from it.

"What did you think?" Eiichi asked her.

"As always, it was perfect." The blonde smiled. He smiled at her answer, "Good."

"How long are you going to practice?"

"Another hour."

She let out 'ooh' of understanding. After the five minutes break was over, HEAVENS went back to practice like Eiichi had said and Catarina sat back to watch them. Looking at them hard at work was her inspiration.

An hour later,

"Alright. This concludes today's rehearsal." Eiichi clapped his together once.

"Amakusa is tired and sleepy." The albino boy leaned on Nagi. "Nagi, carry me."

"Shion! I'm tired too!" Nagi protested.

"I'll take you Shion." Yamato easily lifted him.

"Everyone will go straight to sleep. We have an early morning tomorrow. Make sure to take a good rest," the leader ordered.

"Yes!"

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

Catarina leaned against the board of Eiichi's bed and grinned at what she was listening to on her laptop. It had been a while since she had watched this.

Eiichi came from his bathroom while rubbing his hair with the towel. He went straight for the bed and flopped down beside her. He closed his eyes and laid there on his stomach.

Catarina stared at him for some seconds after pausing the music she was listening to. With an index finger, she poked his cheek.

"Hmm?"Eiichi opened one eye to look at her.

"Nothing. Just checking whether you're alive or not," she replied nonchalantly.

"Alive..."

"Barely," she added with a stern look. "You returned from your work in London just this morning. Then you went straight to work. And if a whole day packed schedule wasn't enough, you extended your rehearsal time by an hour."

He opened both eyes. "HEAVENS has a concert in two weeks. We need to be perfect."

"I know." She sighed. "But you're just putting too much load on yourself."

"Don't speak as if you never do the same," Eiichi said with a scoff.

"At the very least, I get time to rest!" She pointed out. "You need to take care of yourself."

"Yeah,I know..." He closed his eyes again.

Exasperatedly shaking her head, Catarina closed her laptop and took the towel that was on his shoulders. She got up and placed it in its right place. She nudged the brunette.

"Dry your hair before sleeping or you'll catch a cold."

"Mmm, okay...." He sat up. Seeing that he wasn't willing to move from his bed, Catarina grabbed the blower and plugged it in the nearest socket.

"I'll do it for you." She stood behind him and began drying his smooth hair.

"Thanks,angel." He let his girlfriend do the work. While he was sitting, he decided to ask, "How are the songs coming along?"

"Good. One is done and the other two are halfway. Hopefully, everything will be done within two days."

"It's only been two days and you're already this far? I mean, you are talented. But basically your songs will determine the sort of image these units are going to have."

"I know. But it's exciting!" Eiichi could tell from her tone that she was grinning ear to ear. "Watching STARISH and Quartet Night's rehearsals helped me get more ideas!"

". . .when did you watch them rehearse?"

"While you were abroad."

"Oh." The noise of the blow dryer filled the room. "Were you composing now?"

"Nope. Just watching some old live." Catarina switched off the dryer and gave him a head pat, signalling that it's done.

"What live?"The male curiously asked.

"The UtaPri Award," answered Catarina, while returning the blow dryer in its rightful place.

"Why would you watch that?" He questioned again.

Shrugging, she replied,"I just felt like listening to some songs. I clicked whatever I found."

"Oh." Eiichi laid back on his stomach. One of his hands went to his shoulder and started to massage it a bit.

Catarina noticed and sat beside him. Without saying a word, she moved closer to him and placed her hands on his shoulder.

"You're quite stiff here," she commented.

"Hey,you don't have to do it!" Eiichi protested.

Ignoring his protest, she questioned, "Did you not stretch properly?"

"I did."

"Then it must be your built up stress." She continued to massage his shoulder area.

"Hmm..." The brunette couldn't but relaxed into her touch. Seeing this, she smiled.

"You know," the blonde started, "you guys were pretty cool in the UtaPri award."

"Mhmm."

"Even if you guys had used too many special effects, your choreography was awesome. It was so cool!"

"Which part?"

"During the beginning where you jumped with Nagi and you and Kira kicked each other. Your dancing was pretty athletic!"

"Right, it took us lots of practice to perfect that dance routine."

"It must've since it seemed hard." They fell into a comfortable silence.

Few minutes later, Catarina decided to break the silence. "Is it still sore?"

"...."

".....Eiichi?"

"...."

"...."

"...."

Catarina leaned over and smiled. Aww, he fell asleep. Quietly, Catarina placed her laptop on his table, switched off the lights, laid down beside him and pulled the covers over them.

"Rest well,Eiichi." She left a light kiss of his head before closing her eyes.

.  .  .  .  .  .  .

Let's see how they are doing. The cross-agency project is on going. Catarina and Haruka had completed three songs each and now it was time for the unit members to meet each other.

The blonde composer knocked on the wooden door and after receiving a reply, she entered the room with a smile.

"Hello!"Catarina greeted happily.

"Na-chan/Rina-chan!" Van and Otoya exclaimed upon seeing the woman.

"Hello,Catarina," Ai greeted her back with a small smile.

"So that means Rina-chan wrote our song?"Otoya asked excitedly. She nodded.

"Ain't I happy to sing your song?" Van hooked an arm around her shoulder.

"Mhm! We listened to the song. It's really amazing and exciting!" Otoya smiled brightly.

"I'm glad." She smiled back.

The two excited males continued telling her about their impressions on the song.

"Otoya,Van, you are troubling Catarina," Ai stated.

"Ah! Sorry,I got too excited," Otoya sheepishly apologized.

"Yeah,sorry." Van also stood back.

"No problem. I'm happy you guys are so excited." She then looked at the three members. "Looks like you guys are getting along pretty well."

"Yes! I can't wait to sing with Van and Ai-senpai!"

"I feel the same. I'm eager to work with Oto-chan and Ai-chan too!"

Oto-chan and Ai-chan. . . Didn't expect any less from Van. The female sweatdropped.

"Their feelings and emotions are on the same wavelength." Ai sighed. "Though it is a good thing for an unit."

"Looks like your first meeting is going smoothly."

"Yup!"

"Well then,I'll check the other groups. Work hard!"

"See you later!"

Team Bright is going good!

.  .  .  .  .  .  .

"Sorry for the delay, Catarina," Eiichi said while entering the limo.

"No problem." Since Catarina would be composing the opening song for the series Eiichi was going to be in, they decided to head to the meeting together.

"How was the meeting with Natsuki and Ranmaru?" At her question, Eiichi sighed.

"Good,I guess."

"Why add the 'I guess'?" Eiichi sighed again.

Catarina spoke again,"Wait,let me guess, you and Ranmaru fought again?"

"Kurosaki Ranmaru doesn't understand the true motive of this song," Eiichi announced.

Catarina sighed. Before the meetings had started among the unit members, she had a feeling that those two might be at each other's throat. "Don't keep saying the same thing."

"What?"

"You and Ranmaru simply haven't understood each other. I know you two well." She smiled slightly. "You two and Natsuki make the perfect team. I'm sure you three will be able to take out the full potential of my song."

Her words lightened his mood."Yes. I promise that we'll make it into a song that will shake the souls of the listeners and engrave it deep into their hearts!"

Smiling wide she said," Let me see the lyrics you came up with."

"Su-" The brunette suddenly smirked. "Nope. You can't see it until the recording."

"Eeeh?Why?" She pouted.

"I couldn't hear the song until the day of the first meeting. You didn't even tell me if it was you or Nanami who was going to compose our song. It's only fair if I make you wait like this." The smirk on his face didn't leave.

"I couldn't tell you anything because of the rules!"

"I know."

"...."

"...."

"So,you won't show me?"

"No."

"Fine."She huffed.

"Don't be mad. We'll be sure to create the ultimate song."

"You better. It took me some brainstorming to mix all your emotions into one song."

With some time and Natsuki's kind patience, Team Tall will become unbeatable.

*  *  *  *  *  *  *

"Rin-chan, are you going somewhere?" Eiji asked.

"Yes. Camus-nii invited me to go on a sweets buffet with him," Catarina answered with a bright smile.

"That sounds nice."The brunette smiled. "Where will you go?"

"I don't know the name since he will take us there. But I think you know it because he said it was a Japanese hotel where you held your previous meeting."

"That hotel?!" Eiji exclaimed. It was a high-class hotel where Masato had reserved the entire lounge in order to hold their meeting in peace.

"Is there something wrong with that place?" The blonde asked with a confused expression.

"N-no, it's a nice place. I guess Camus-san liked their sweets so much that he is inviting you along."

"Really? Are the sweets great?" Catarina asked with sparkling eyes.

"Yes," Eiji chuckled before adding, "You really like sweets, huh."

"Of course. Sweets give you the greatest pleasure with just one bite and immerse you in supreme bliss."

At her words, the male laughed slightly.

"What?" The blonde looked at him, confused.

"Nothing. It's just.... Camus-san said the same thing. You two are really similar in this category." She giggled before joining his sentence with, "I guess we are."

"Camus-nii, how is your Cross-Agency Project coming along?" Catarina asked to her brother who was sitting beside him in his car.

"Hmph,I wonder..."

"What's that supposed to mean?" She furrowed her brows.

"I did not get to hear any of the details beforehand. So you cannot hear the details until the recording either." The blonde earl smirked.

Catarina snorted. "Eiichi said the exact same thing!"

"Did he?"

"Fine! You don't have to tell me. I'll just ask Eiji. He's an angel. He won't be mean to me." She stuck out her tongue.

". . .I will forbid Otori from saying anything."

The woman looked at him with a scary face. "I won't let you live in peace if you scare or threaten Eiji."

Camus inwardly chuckled. Eating sweets with her after a hard week of working with Quartet Night, arguing with Ranmaru and working on his individual tasks and Cross-Agency Project was what he needed.

                                       To Be Continued.