Senji stood out near the pool with another soda in his hand watching Yunaka's friends splashing and laughing and having a generally good time. It almost made him want to join but he didn't trust the waters. Izumi noticed him and swam in his direction, resting her arms up on the edge of the pool.

"It's a heated pool just so you're aware. In case you... Were thinking about hopping in." Izumi told him. Senji just shook his head.

"Ah no thanks I-I think I'm good for now." He replied.

"Hm. Suit yourself. Yunaka's gonna' host a pool party come early summer if that sounds more comfortable to you."

"Oh? Yeah... Maybe. That does sound fun..."

"So don't be a stick in the mud by then. Trust me it'll be fun and I'm not normally one for 'enjoying' activities."

Izumi turned around to swim back over to Mika and Akemi casually floating in the water chattering. Senji sighed, having taken a break from searching for Ayame. He thought about going out to the front yard to look. He chugged some soda then made his way over to the back door. Right as he grabbed the handle, ready to open the door he noticed something in the glass. Behind his reflection coming into view was a familiar face. He swiftly turned around to meet Ayame's violet eyes. He jumped in shock pressing his back against the door.

"A-Ayame?! There you are! I-I was worried when I noticed you disappear that I... I went looking for you and-"

Ayame slowly lifted a hand up to tug on the collar of Senji's shirt. She got closer. Their noses were only centimeters away from touching. He could feel his heart racing. The radiance of her eyes had him locked down in her presence.

"Sorry. I... Needed some fresh air. I took a short walk. There was a gate on the back fence I used. But it's okay... I'm back now. And I... Want you to come with me for a moment." Ayame spoke softly.

Senji looked around, seeing that everyone who was outside was unaware of what was going on here. He looked into her eyes once again and simply nodded. Ayame took his hand, reaching under his arm to grab the door handle, turning the knob and pushing it open. He moved aside to let her lead the way into the house. They walked past the busy partygoers all caught up in their own conversations and activities. Upon reaching the staircase, Ayame led Senji up the stairs to the second story balcony. From out of the corner of his eye he noticed the trio of people give a curious glance at them before being whisked away out of their sight down a hallway. From there reaching a dead end with three doors, Ayame opened the left door as the two entered the room quietly. It was too dark to make out the details of the room with the hallway lights peeking through the crack in the doorway being the only source of light. Ayame stepped back, closing the door shut and locking it. Senji's heart was racing at mach speed. He was tugged forward a few more steps, hearing what sounded like Ayame sitting down on something soft. His vision was barely able to make out anything but was able to notice Ayame's eyes lower to the floor.

"Senji... Join me here would you?" She asked.

Without a second thought Senji inched forward and sat down next to her. It was definitely a bed he felt under his posterior. His head was tilted down at Ayame's legs hanging off the bed.

"Um Ayame? W-what is going on? Why are we-"

Before Senji could finish his sentence a hand grabbed his chin to tilt his head up and pulled to the left as a set of lips pressed against his own. His blood pressure started to spike, eyes wide as pearls and his palms spread open. Ayame had kissed him. He was mentally panicking inside his head but didn't want to freak out at this moment. He just took it all in, his eyes closing. An uneasy feeling of both comfort and arousal was hitting him in ways he'd never felt before. Senji, for the first time in his young adolescent life, was experiencing the kiss of a girl.

Izumi finished drying herself off with the towel and tossed it aside. She grabbed her clothes then headed inside the house to find the bathroom. Once she had finished changing back into her clothes, a black long-sleeved shirt with a white skull logo, black bell bottom jeans with a studded leather belt and burgundy sneakers, she lingered in the hallway for a moment to check in on the two girls chattering near the laundry room. She was surprised to still see them here having seen them earlier with a third before going to the pool with her friends. The sound of a door opening could be heard to her right. She glanced over. Leaving the room was Yunaka. But something was off about her according to Izumi. Her hair seemed a tad messy, the left sleeve of her shirt was slumped down exposing her bare shoulder and she wore a very surprised yet satisfied expression. She looked around until her gaze met Izumi's, catching her off guard making her jump. Her cheeks a light shade of red.

"I-Izumi!? What the hell are you doing here in the hallway??" Yunaka barked, covering her bare shoulder with a hand.

"Just finished changing. And what were you doing in that room? Or rather... 'Who' were you doing in that room?" Izumi said with a smug grin.

Yunaka gritted her teeth. Before she could answer, the door opened further. With a lit cigarette in his mouth and hair looking messier then usual, Kaito stepped out. He leaned against the door, having heard Yunaka shouting and now seeing her staring Izumi down. The two girls at the other end of the hall were watching as well.

"I'll say... Was not expecting that to happen. Either it's the booze in your system or you were just eager to get your rocks off. Or both." Kaito said. "Hm? This your friend Yunaka?"

Yunaka's face flushed beet red hearing Kaito's voice right behind her. Izumi raised an eyebrow. She started snickering.

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"Hmm. Thought so. I'll just leave you two alone then. I'll be outside talking to the girls if you want to join."

Izumi left back outside. Yunaka put a palm to her face, shaking her head in sheer embarrassment. Kaito tilted his head slightly, feeling confused.

"Something wrong? You're shaking."

Yunaka turned around, slapping Kaito in the face.

"Worst... Fucking... Timing... Ever. Now she's going to totally spill this to the others! Ugh! This is so embarrassing!" She whined adjusting the left sleeve of her shirt over her shoulder. Kaito rubbed his cheek.

"Eh so what? From what I experienced, this is definitely not your first time sleeping with someone." Kaito snickered.

"S-shut the hell up..."

"So you need a minute or something? 'Cause I can head outside or somewhere else."

"Just... Ugh. I'm heading outside after Izumi. And you better not follow me! Just... Just stay inside. I'll be back..."

Kaito watched Yunaka storm off towards the backyard. He then headed into the kitchen to put the cigarette out in the sink and toss it in the nearby garbage can. Eager to know, he strolled outside quietly and wandered onto the porch and out of sight from the girls all hanging around the pool. He could eavesdrop from where he was and catch a glimpse of them all standing out of the pool with Mika and Akemi now drying themselves off. In his mind this would be far more entertaining then anything else he could get out of this party.

Senji was lying down on the bed now. With what little vision he had in the darkness of the bedroom, he watched as Ayame crawled on top of him then laying down next to him, her chest pressing up against him. Her hands were on his chest as she latched onto his shirt.

"A-Ayame..." Senji stammered, biting his tongue trying to find something else to say.

"Shh. Just... Let me lay here with you for a bit. Okay?" Ayame murmured before bringing a hand up to his chin to gently stroke it.

Senji nodded. He had goosebumps all over his body. Before he could even bother to speak a single word he was met with Ayame's lips once more. He kissed her back, wrapping his arm around her. Alone inside a dark room with the girl he couldn't get out of his mind was the last thing he was expecting on this very day. Time felt at a standstill in this very moment. Nothing could ruin this he thought. In his mind thoughts began to wander. Were they dating now? Should he ask her out on a date? Should he just ask her to be his girlfriend? When did she develop feelings for him? He didn't know. The two would continue making out in this random bed for what felt like several minutes.

"I... Enjoy the taste of your lips, Senji. I... Enjoy your company. I... Even think... I may desire more from you. But now... Is not the time. We should go." Ayame spoke in a hushed, soothing tone. She softly ran a finger down Senji's chest.

"Y-yeah. Wouldn't want anyone walking in on us like this after all." Senji replied with a nervous chuckle.

The two of them shuffled off of the bed and carefully made their way for the door. Sliding out into the hallway, they noticed nobody else was around. Senji and Ayame went for the stairs and headed down, seeing that the crowd of people had thinned since arriving at the party. Noticing the clock hanging up in the living room, Senji saw that it was a quarter to midnight. He thought perhaps it was time to leave. Kaito was nowhere to be seen however.

"Hey um, can you wait here? I'm going to go find Kaito and see if he's wanting to leave. I-I'm thinking we should be leaving too. It's getting quite late." Senji said. Ayame silently nodded. "Okay. Be right back."

Senji searched around the house for Kaito but to no avail. So he went outside to check. He noticed the girls all standing around the pool and decided to go ask Yunaka since her and Kaito disappeared around the same time. The girls all saw him approaching then gave him their attention.

"Um hey Yunaka. Say, have you seen Kaito anywhere? It's getting late so we were thinking of leaving." Senji asked.

Yunaka started blushing. She crossed her arms, pointing a finger over to the back door.

"I-I don't know! Check inside! I haven't seen him out here!" She replied snappily.

"Oh! O-okay! Thanks!"

Hearing this play out, Kaito darted for the door and rushed inside before anyone could notice him. Senji went back inside spotting Kaito leaning up against a wall. He saw Senji and smirked, greeting him with a wave. He waved back breathing a sigh of relief.

"Yo. Sorry I was in the bathroom if you were lookin' for me." Kaito lied through his teeth.

"It's all good. Um, were you wanting to leave at all soon? Me and Ayame are thinking of leaving. It's getting pretty late. I sound lame I know..." Senji said.

"Nah dude it's fine. Go on ahead. I... Am waiting for someone to talk to them for a moment. I'll be hanging around a bit longer."

"I understand. Well, you have a good night then."

"Take it easy man. See you Monday."

Senji went back over to where Ayame was waiting. He told her about Kaito and she understood. The two held hands as they left the house. Meanwhile Kaito waited for Yunaka to step back into the house. She shut the door then approached Kaito, pounding her fists onto his chest. All he did was smirk at her.

"Ouch. Take it easy there." He snickered. Yunaka sighed burying her head into his chest.

"Oh screw you. Izumi didn't tell them about us... Yet. Bitch is probably waiting for the perfect time when everyone is sober to tell them. Fuck my life." Yunaka groaned.

"Sheesh. Who cares if or when they find out? Don't let it shatter your massive ego, princess."

"Just... Shut... Up. I'm going up to my room. I'm done for the night."

"Fine by me. Mind if I just... Stay the night? Really don't feel like creeping into my house this late at night."

Yunaka lifted her head to glare into his eyes. She took a deep breath, grabbing his hand and dragging him towards the stairs with him.

"I don't care. But you're staying in my room. Got it?"

"Don't have to tell me twice. Eager for round two eh?"

"I swear I will hit you, asshole."

Kaito wore a smug expression as he followed Yunaka upstairs. The two retreated to her bedroom for the remainder of the night, taking their secret fling with them while Izumi kept it under lock and key from the other girls.