"Ngh.. Morning already...?"

Soraru yawned quietly before realizing something or well, someone in his arms. He noticed he was hugging the albino in his arms, and honestly, he wanted to yell. Though, he couldn't help but notice Mafu's sleeping face. He really did wonder on how he even took a liking to him.

Soraru smiled a little before trying to move away but instead the angel had suddenly held on to him tighter in his sleep. The swordsman couldn't help but blush from the simple action. He wanted to move, but he also didint want to wake up his friend.

He heard the door open and saw Kashitarou before his face turned even more flushed. The brunnette smirked, "Wow, wonder what happened to you and him last night~"

God, did Soraru want to kill him.

The ravenett gave a glare before whispering, "Whatever, but it's not what your thinking."

Kashitarou snickered,"Who said I was thinking about that?" The male blushed before his glare grew even stronger at the brunnette.

"Anyways, you should start heading back downstairs to your boyfriend."

"For the last time, he isint boyfriend!" He yelled. The ravenett tried shushing him, but sadly, the albino had woken up. Soraru then quickly let go of the angel before getting off the bed, not wanting to be embarrassed.

Mafu rubbed his eyes before looking straight at Kashitarou.

"You... Woke me up..."

Just from hearing the tone in his voice, Soraru had decided to stay hiding from the scene. The brunnette tried giving a smile, "U-Um... Sorry?"

From down stairs, Amastuki was having a small conversation with Shima and Eve while waiting on the other two males. But they soon got interrupted by a yell from up stairs, Shima looked worriedly at the brunette, "Um.. Was that your-"

"My friend? Yes, that was him, im sure he'll be fine." He said, silently looking at the wall behind him. Eve and Shima just nodded before they saw a certain blond and the short male. Shima smiled brightly, "Well then, you guys ready?"

"Yep."

The male then crossed his arms happily, "Then let's begin 'Operation Sakata!' Okay?" Urata rolled his eyes, "Okay, Okay, we get it. Let's just go meet this person." 

After leaving the house, Shima decided he would let Eve and Mafu stay back. He figured that they should rest a bit more while he took Senra and Urata with him. It was a bit of a long walk, though they did get to see more of the forest, Shima noticed that there was a small bridge to the another side of the river. He stopped for a moment before just staring at both sides.

"I guess... This is where both of our territories are marked." He spoke, staring at the other side again. The short brunette then crossed his arms, "Your not gonna kill us once we step to your side, right?"

Shima laughed, "Of course not! Sides, we're here to get you and Senra here to meet Sakata."

"Just hearing by the name, he already sounds like an idiot."

Senra smacked the brunnette's head, "Hey, don't be rude Urata. You haven't even met him yet!" He Exclaimed. Urata only sighed before he started walking over the bridge with the two. He didn't really care if he got along with Sakata or not, they're in different sides after all.

After reaching the other side, Shima kept leading the two throught the forest and looked around for any familiar spots. Wich he did, the purple ribbon around a tree had caught his eye, the ribbon was the same ribbon near home. When out in the forest, Shima would always place a ribbon around a tree to signal the fact home was nearby.

"This way, but make sure to stay behind me okay?"

The two males nodded as they let him lead. And the more they kept going, they saw a dirt path leading to a garden. From the distance, there was red-head sitting down as he read his book. Shima smiled before giving a wave to the male.

"Psst.. Sakata, over here!"

Sakata looked around before seeing no one in the area. So he walked to where the purple-eyed male was and gave a sweet smile.

"Shima! There you are! Where's-"

"Shh.. Mafu and Eve are safe. I just um.. Brought two people I think you'd recognize." He explained quietly. The red-head nodded before the male had moved, revealing the blond and the brunette behind him.

Sakata's smile grew even more before hugging the two males tightly.

"Urata! Senra! I missed you two so much!" The brunnette sighed in annoyance, "Okay, okay, we get it, you recognize us, now let go!"

Sakata frowned, "How mean~ Wait, do you even recognize me?!"

"Nope."

"Oh.. Well, don't worry! It'll be fine." Sakata said as he smiled at him, even though he was disappointed that his old friend didn't remember him, he was just happy to see him again.

As time passed on, the four were just chatting, trying to not make things too awkward for them. Shima and Senra were mostly getting along but as for the other two, there was just alot of arguments. But not the bad kind. They mainly just had fun, talking about their friends back home.

"So~ Urata, can I now give you a hug?" The red-head asked sweetly.

"Jeez.. I already said no!"

The blond gave a small laugh before facing the shorter male, "Oh c'mon Urata, just give him a hug already." The brunette huffed before giving a response, "Fine, fine. But only this once, I dont want this idiot to keep on asking me." He explained.

When he looked at the red-eyed male, he just sighed before walking towards him before giving him a gentle hug.

"Looks like Urata is still good at giving hugs~" Sakata said with a giggle. The brunnette's cheeks started turning red before suddenly letting go of the male.

"Excuse me, im still good at what?!"

"Your good at giving hugs. You still are." Urata's confusion grew, but he then shook his head before he started ignoring it. Shima laughed a bit before looking at the two, "Wow, you two are going on a good start. You should talk a bit more since you now know where to find eachother~" He teased.

Urata sighed, "Yeah right... Anyways, shouldn't we head home now? It's getting late and im scared on how Amatsuki will react if we get home too late."

They nodded before they noticed a frown from the red-head. Shima then gave Sakata a small pat on the head, "Hey, don't worry. You'll see those two again, promise. But we gotta go and me, Mafu, and Eve will get home soon before you know it. Okay?"

"Okay..."

"Good." He smiled. After the three males took their leave, Sakata went inside the castle with a smile. In all honesty, he wasn't going to tell anyone yet. Who knows how they woud react, especially Luz, seeing how protective he is.

"So.. How did you feel, comfortable? With Sakata I mean." Urata turned to Shima and looked away, "He's okay I guess.. A bit annoying, but he's okay." The blond snickered, "Looks like you should go see him again this week~"

"Yeah, yeah. Let's just get home already."

Senra was right though, maybe he should go see the red-head again. Perhaps he could remember what Sakata was talking about.

And.. Chapter 21 done! Sorry if it took a little long to update, I was busy again this week. I had two exams to take and I honestly didn't want to fail so I went ahead and took the time to study. Anyways, thank you so much for reading! I hope you all have a good day!