The first chapter, and it's a one-shot. I've had this idea for a while and hope it doesn't suck. ^^

A small, cold droplet touched the back of my hand. I gently opened my eyes to the cloudy gray sky. I sighed, knowing that Guren, my adopted father, is going to be furious with me for falling asleep outside. He always knows when I do, he's some kind of psychic or some shit like that.

Well, I suppose since I'm sixteen, I should stop laying around sleeping in the middle of nowhere. It's not like it's going to get me anywhere.

More spheres of wetness fell from the heavens until it began raining harshly, instantly soaking through my clothes and giving me chills. I pulled myself upright, holding my arms above my head and waking up the rest of my body. For a few moments, I didn't realize that the rain had suddenly stopped around only me.

I leaned back, looking for the source. It was a boy around my age, holding an umbrella. His wavy platinum strands gave him an angelic, innocent look whilst his sapphire eyes spoke otherwise. A warm smile was plastered upon his face.

"You know, you'll get sick if you're out in the rain like this." I was already taken aback by his features and how familiar they were, and now his silky smooth voice only dusted my cheeks with a salmon color.

"W-well, maybe I want to. That way I won't have to go to school." He laughed, a sound that I knew had some place in my memory. "Do I know you?" His smile faded slightly in disappointment.

"Aww, you don't recognize me? Has it been that long that you've forgotten me, Yuu-chan? That's-" unwilling to let him continue, I barreled into him, a wide smile on my face. How could I not have recognized him sooner?

"I can't believe you're back, Mika! I thought you and your mother moved out of country!" I could feel potential tears of happiness threatening to spill from my emerald eyes, but I held them back as my former best friend curled his arms around my back.

"We did move. But Krul hated it there and decided that we should come back. At least, not right away. We stayed for four years before she explained that we were going to come back here. The only thing I thought about on the plane was getting to see you again." He gave me a toothy grin as I pulled away, exposing his vampire-like canines. The blush on my face intensified.

"Sh-shut up. Stop being sappy. It's not like we're together or anything like that." A smirk curled across his face. That oh so familar smirk that I always cringe under.

"I never suggested it." Dammit. Typical Mika, always managing to get the upper hand. And that smirk usually means-

As soon as the thought crossed my mind, he tackled me to the ground, his hands tickling my sides. I found myself laughing like an idiot, crying out for him to cut it out. We didn't care about the rain, which was currently pelting us with nearly frozen silver pearls.

Then he came to an abrubt stop, putting each of his hands on either side of my head. He looked me dead in the eye, the sudden mood change silencing me.

"When I was over there, I realized I fell in love." For some reason, as soon as he said that, I felt like breaking down and dying. "They had black hair like the midnight sky, and two beautiful forest colored eyes. I loved this person so much, I wished I never left."

I tugged on his jacket, feeling a sudden wave of envy crash into my chest. "Who is she?! I want to know!" He blinked, then continued.

"What? Heh, you're so dense. I never said he was a guy." Before I could question what he meant by that, his lips slammed into mine as I leaked out a small gasp. So these feelings I began to harbor for Mikaela Hyakuya are real, and he's accepting them?

I tangled my fingers in his curly hair, pulling him as close as I possibly could to myself. I felt him gently bite my bottom lip, obviously asking for entrance. Hesitantly, I parted them, allowing him to explore.

I felt like the kiss could've lasted forever when I suddenly felt weak from the lack of oxygen. I pulled my fingers from Mika's soft, wet hair and pressed on his chest. He broke away, leaving us both breathing heavily.

"Yuu-chan, I've wanted to tell you this for a long time. I only realized it when I boarded the plane. I had to wait four long years to see you, to tell you. Yuu-chan, I..." he trailed off, uncertain how to put his feelings into words.

"Mika. Just say what you think." I whispered, giving a short peck on the lips. His eyes widened in surprise as I let out a small giggle.

"Alright. Yuu-chan, I... I..." his face was cloaked in scarlet as he stuttered, attempting desperately to say what needed to be said. "I-"

"Don't be embarrassed about it. You can tell me anything. I'm not going to judge you or anything like that." I meant to console him, but only made him seem more nervous.

"I don't want to be rejected. I mean, I already abandoned you once and gave you the impression that I'd never be back. You shouldn't have to listen to-"

I cupped his cheeks with my palms, feeling the cold feeling that the rain gave off. I stayed in this position until he finally locked our gazes.

"Look, I already knew what you were gonna say, so I'll say it for you." He rested his head on my chest as I stroked each beautiful platinum lock that adorned his head. "Mika, I love you. I always have, and always will." I planted a gentle kiss into his messy hair. His breathing eventually grew even, signaling that he'd fallen asleep.

I frowned, realizing that I'm not going to be able to move until he wakes again. But I don't dare disturb his peaceful slumber, despite how rainy it's gotten.

Another thought crossed my mind, one that made me pale a little.

Guren's gonna kill me for being late.