When I wake up the next morning, my eyes don't open immediately, because I can sense something wrong. I feel something wrapped around me, and a fish smell is in the air. When I slowly open my eyes, there he is. Haruka. Quietly snoring in his sleep. And it is his arms that are wrapped around me, holding me close like we are a couple...

I try to see if Makoto is there, but ultimately, he isn't of course. He must be up and out already! I panic and try to move. But to some reason, his grip gets tighter and tighter. The breath is taken out of me because he is so strong!  Soi have to wait for him to wake up?! I can't do that!! Slowly, I attempt to say, "Nana...se...kun..." But he doesn't even flinch.

Finally, Makoto walks in as quiet as a mouse and spots me trying to free myself from Haruka's arms. His eyes widen and he shakes Haruka. "Haru! Wake up!" Haruka slowly opens his eyes and when they meet mine, he realizes what he is doing. His blue eyes widen with shock as he quickly let's go of me. His face also gets red. God... I just met this guy and now I know he likes to hold things in his sleep. I could have swore that was Makoto, but I guess that's him too!

"I'm sorry...", he mutters under his breath. I nod in response to indicate it's fine. Yet, he still has a red face. I chuckle a little. Makoto sighs wit relief. "I never saw him do that before. He never even attempts to grab things when he is asleep from what I've seen." Wow. That's a little weird.

I stand and stretch and look at the time. My eyes widen. "Ah! I have to get there soon!" Makoto tilts his head. "It's Saturday. No school today." I nod but there is a catch. "I have to be there still to check into my new dorm." Makoto nods in agreement as Haruka stands.

"We can take you there.", Haruka offers. My eyes glisten with happiness. " Really?!" Makoto looks at Haruka for a second, then back at me as he smiles. "Of course. We know the way so why not?" 

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Makoto's mother was kind enough to allow me to have breakfast. She was always kind to me. The twins seem to love Haruka as much as they loved me when they were babies. Makoto's father is still the nice, smiling glasses guy. (Just what I call him)

I actually convinced Makoto to wear his glasses when we go. I don't know why he seems so embarrassed when he is seen with them on. In my opinion, he looks very cute with them on. Haruka actually agrees with me that he should wear them more often. Makoto said, "I'll give it a chance."

Finally, we are out of the door. My clothes are dry and I repacked them perfectly just like they were and I actually decided to wear the bracelet my brother made me. Just for good luck.

We are walking down a sidewalk that is next to a simi-busy road. Very few cars are driving down the road at this time because of the time. Even though it is Saturday, I'm surprised how quiet it is. Makoto is walking in the middle of Haruka and I. Haruka is really quiet. He reminds me of myself in school. I normally don't talk with anyone else but my friends. I never had any guy friends but Makoto who was back in Japan. But, I did have a boyfriend. He sort o cheated on me and dumped me about a week after dating. Yeah... I got it rough... I just hope I don't get a class that is filled with men...

I sigh out loud and Makoto turns to face me. "Something wrong?" I quickly shake my head. "Ah. It's nothing. I just don't know how people will judge me. You know how quiet I am in class right?" Makoto chuckles and Haruka lowers his head to see me. "You are much like Haruka in a way. He doesn't mutter a word in class." Haruka glares at Makoto like he is angry then he turns away and keeps walking.

"It looks like I upset Haru." I nod. "Seems so." We laugh together as Haruka gets flustered out of his mind. His face is so red. It looks like a cherry.

After about 30 minutes, we get there. Large white gates or borders around the school. There is a black name plate win yellow characters. 鮫柄学園 (Samezuka Academy) A brick road leads into the school, and it is surrounded by trees. It looks isolated. Just a little.

We walk to the front door of the dormitory. Here there is a lady at a desk, sitting, playing on her phone. When she hears the door open, her phone is immediately put away and she smiles. Wow... We walk up to the desk.

"I'm Sakamaki Mei. I am a transfer student from America.", I nervously say. The lady nods. " Ah yes! Sakamaki. We were expecting you yesterday, but I guess the rain set you back." I nod. She scans Makoto and Haruka with suspicion. Makoto flinches. "We are friends going to see her off.", Haruka says. Makoto widens his eyes at Haruka. I'm surprised myself.

"Oh! Okay then. Very well. Since it is a weekend, you don't need to go to the school registration yet. You can wait until Monday to do that." Her face turns into a frown all of a sudden. "I'm sorry to say, due to the females here who live at home, you have to stay in a all boy dorm." My heart stops. That's the last thing I wanted to hear... "Also, your class is an all boy class. But! Don't worry, you have a room all to your self, and you are next to one of the nicest guys. Mikoshiba Seijuro." That's not the issue here!!

She gave me a key to the dorm. It says, 2-F She picks up a corded phone and calls someone. "Yes Mikoshiba-kun? Can you come down to the lobby? The new student is here." She hangs up the phone after a minute or so and I hear running. When someone comes into view from a hallway, a man with spiked red hair and golden eyes comes over to me. His eyes widen. Makoto's eyes and Haruka's does as well. But he ignores them and runs to me.

"Hey! I'm Mikoshiba! I take it you're the new female student huh?" I nod very shyly. He smiles and pats my head. "Well, I'm sure you will have a great time here! Let me take that for you!" He grabs by suitcase. Wow, He is nice! Haruka gets a disgusted look on his face. Is he jealous?

He leads us up 2 floors. The halls are empty. Most likely because it is 8:30 in the morning. We follow him to a door. 2-F. He steps aside. "This is your new dorm!" I stick the key into the locks and I hear it click open. When I open the door, a window straight ahead is revealed. Around the room, there is a bunk bed, with black sheets and blankets. A desk. A TV. A bathroom and a closet. Anything a normal dorm would have.

Mikoshiba sets my suitcase down and smiles. "Well! If you would like, I can show you around later! But now, I'm cleaning my dorm. So if ya need anything, I'm right next door!" He laughs while walking out.

Makoto looks around. "Wow. This place looks nice. It is perfect for you Mei!" My eyes revert to Haruka who has a strained look on his face. "Nanase-kun? Are you okay?" He snaps out of it and looks around like he didn't hear me. Something is up.

"Makoto-sempai, did you know that guy?" Makoto nods. "Yeah. He is the captain of the Samezuka swimming team. Normally, he is strict, but I guess, he likes you." Haruka twitches. I don't say anything. No reason to. But I focus on what he just said. Swimming team? Oh no... I hope I don't have to join a swimming team here.

"Ah! Don't worry about the swimming team thing here. You most likely do to have to join. That, is still a all boy thing in this school!", Makoto explains. That makes me feel a little better. Haruka is staring off into space. I'm so curious about what he is thinking. But, I just met the guy, so I guess there isn't a reason. Yet...

Makoto and Haruka get my things unpacked with me. They help me get settled in. My books go on the desk that they gave me for school, and my clothes go into a dresser. That's about it. I look around the place a little. Nothing special...

They stay until sundown. They stayed here the whole day. It made me feel wanted a little.

" I want mackerel. Makoto-sempai? You know if they have any new places with anything with mackerel in it?", I ask. Haruka's eyes widen with shock. Makoto sighs. "Maybe I should have introduced them before. They have so much in common.", he mutters to himself. Haruka answers. " I know a place down the street. They put mackerel in the udon there." I nod. "Wow! I will sure go there when I get the money to." Haruka gets red instantly. Then he asks, "Um... do you have a cellphone?" I nod again. He blushes, "Well, can we exchange?" Makoto sighs. "But you never use your phone Haru." He glares at Makoto. "I will start."

I take out my phone. It has 15 missed calls... I ignored most of them... from my father... Quickly, I write my phone number down on a piece to paper. He does as well. Why is he so nervous? That is one thing I want to ask but... He hands his to me and I do the same. I register it in my phone. But at the same time, my father calls... I have to answer. I stands and the guys look at me. "My dad is calling, hold on." I run into the bathroom and answer it.

"What dad..."

"Mei! Why haven't you answered!?

"Why do you think?"

"Don't talk to me like that! You are lucky you are even there!"

"I'm glad I went. I'm not around you."

"You know what? Your brother might have never died if it wasn't for-"

"STOP BLAMING ME FOR HIS DEATH!", I hang up the phone and kneel on the floor. My eyes fill up with tears. It wasn't my fault at all... It was him... My father's fault... There is a knock on the door. " Mei?" I hear Makoto's voice. I run out of the bathroom and into his arms. I cry and cry with no end. He doesn't even ask, he just hugs me back.

Makoto has always been there for me... I'm sure he always will be... But why can't I have a normal life?

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A/N: I changed the description of the story a little. Plus, I might do a ship between Haruka and Mei. It is very possible... I like that idea as well! I can't not let Haruka be in this story! He is the birthday boy in a few days anyway!