(Thursday morning, Tsunami's beach-side house)

(Tsunami)
"Mornin' Sunshine." I smiled as warm, tired-looking hazel eyes greeted me. "Mmm, morning." He replied, drawing closer to me, his eyes slowly shutting again as his tiredness took hold. I stroked his hair a little before wrapping my arms protectively around him, pulling our bodies ever closer. His breathing was soft and gentle, the sun that sifted through the blinds bathed his face in a golden glow, he looked like an absolute angel-he was my angel.

I was contently lying, cuddling up against my boyfriend blissfully when life seemed to realise what was going on. I was so focused on my beautiful boyfriend that I didn't even hear her, not until it was too late.
She bounded into the room, running around like she was on a sugar high or something, barking like mad. Tachi woke with a start, clutching onto the covers in shock, releasing them slowly when he realised it was just Poppy.

"Aw, and I was having such a great dream too!" He muttered and slumped backwards onto the pillow; I jumped out of bed, ushering Poppy out of out the bedroom and closing the door. "Were you dreaming about me Yuuki?" I asked coyly, leaning on the bed. He blushed a little, pulling my pillow over his face. "Maybe."

"You know, it's my day off." I stated, moving the pillow from his face, he rolled over to face me, tiredness still evident on his face. "That's good news. Come back to bed, I want to cuddle." He said yawning a little, I smiled, crawling back over to him. My boyfriend shuffled over to me, resting his head on my chest and wrapping his arms and legs around me, I did the same; planting a kiss on his forehead and looking up at the ceiling, sighing contently.

(Later-10am)
"You nervous?" I looked down to see Tachimukai fidgeting about, straightening out his shirt every so often. "Well yeah, I mean, what if they don't like me?" He asked worriedly but I just smiled, bringing him into a warm hug "Yuuki, how could they NOT love you? You're perfect!" He smiled a little at me, just as the door swung open.

"Jou-nii!" She yelled, practically launching herself at me; pale pink plaits flying everywhere. "Queenie! How've you been, I didn't even know you were back!" She leaned back, taking a good look at me, her millions of plaits falling over her shoulders.

"No word of a lie, I literally got back like an hour ago, I was just about to call you!" She said happily before looking over at my boyfriend who was standing there awkwardly "You must be the dashing young prince my big brother fell head over heels in love with!" He blushed cutely. "Uh. I'm Tachimu-"

He was suddenly cut off when a big mass of fur came running out, toppling him to the floor. "Pixie!" My sister and I yelled in unison as Tachimukai was being slobbered by yet another big dog. I managed to heave the huge German Shepherd off of him, my sister giving him a hand up. "Sorry Tachi, my family really likes big dogs." I said with a laugh, he nodded, still rather shaken but nevertheless okay "I can see that."
"You two should come on in"she replied, taking Pixie from me.

"Poppy and Pixie huh?" He said with a small laugh, I ruffled his hair as we headed inside. "Jousuke?" I smiled at the sight of my mum who was peering at me behind her thick glasses. Dad was quick to follow, walking out of the kitchen and beaming at me. "Mum, dad, how have you two been?" I asked happily as the two of them gave me big hugs "Terrific son, now that both you and your sister are here it's like old times again!" My father stated, ruffling my hair slightly "We missed our little babies so much!" Mum cooed, pinching both me and my sister's cheeks, my parents really haven't changed at all.

I soon remembered why I actually came here. I looked behind me to see Tachimukai standing there stiffly, probably wondering when I was going to introduce him-the one problem with my family is that when we all get together we kind of forget everything and anyone else around us.
"Oh right! Mum, dad, I wanted to introduce you to-"

"You must be Tachimukai right? We've heard so much about you." Dad interrupted, moving past me, my boyfriend stuck his hand out but my family's not exactly one for handshakes. He gave him a big hug instead.
"Oh look at you, you really are very handsome aren't you?" Mum said, also hugging my boyfriend tightly-Tachimukai blushed profusely but I just laughed. "Come sit! Would you like anything to eat or drink dear?" She asked, guiding us over to the sofa. "Oh n-no I'm fine thank you really." He said but she pouted, going up to get him something anyway, dad following her.

"Relax. They love you Yuuki." I whispered into his ear whilst giving him a quick squeeze. "Oh yeah, this is my little sis, Iako." I said and she smiled, still holding onto Pixie. My mum and dad soon appeared from the kitchen with drinks and some Okinawan doughnuts. "So Tachimukai-" my dad started, sitting down next to him.

"Oh please, just call me Yuuki." Tachimukai corrected and my parents nodded. "So Yuuki, how are enjoying life by the sea?"
"Oh it's very nice, although I would kind of like to get a job soon, it can be pretty boring waiting at home or on the beach whilst Tsunami's teaching...w-well not that that's boring or anything really, I mean I moreso just want to help provide for the both of us!" He replied, rushing the second part, I frowned slightly-remembering that awful time we'd had a while ago.

My mum leaned forward, adjusting her glasses slightly "But, from what Jousuke's told us; you've been working incredibly hard all your life, why don't you just take a break from that and relax for a bit huh?"
Tachimukai laughed nervously "I mean, well I have been relaxing, and I've enjoyed it-but I really would like to help contribute financially." He glanced at me and I gave him a reassuring smile.
"If that's what you want then that's fine with me baby." I said and he gave me a soft smile.

Okay so I seriously am starting to think that my parents love my boyfriend more than their own son because they did not stop talking to him all day! Oh well, that's a good sign so I was glad. Tachimukai excused himself to go to the bathroom and I grabbed Iako so we could talk. "Hey, can we talk, like in private?" I whispered and she nodded her head, the two of us exiting out of the back door whilst our parents were still busy talking and cooing over Tachimukai.

"What's up Jou-nii?" She asked once we were safely in the garden, I folded my arms over my chest "You still do weddings right?"
"Yeah, you know this."
"Well yeah anyway, I was wondering if you could help me out, because I know you do them really nice and all" I explained, she flipped a plait away from her face. "Okay sure, another friend of yours getting married or something?" I stared at her dumbfounded "What? No. Me, I'm getting married."

Her eyes widened, I frowned "What? You don't think it's a good idea?" I asked, slightly panicked at the thought, she placed a gentle hand on my shoulder "Calm down drama queen, I was just surprised is all. I didn't really peg you for someone that would have wanted to settle down so quickly that's all." I sighed "Iako, we've been dating for eight years now, I don't want to make it nine. I know he's the only person I'll ever love and I just want to spend the rest of my life together with him. Grow old together you know..." I said sadly, Iako gave me a gentle smile "You've really given this a lot of thought huh?" I nodded solemnly.

"Alright, I'll do it then." I beamed at her before grabbing her arm, remembering something important "Oh! But don't tell mum and dad, I want it to be a surprise for them. And don't tell Yuuki either!" She gave me a confused look "Why not Yuuki?" I rubbed my neck awkwardly "Well, you know, I kinda still need to propose to him..."

"You haven't done that yet!?"
"I was getting to it okay!"

(around the same time)
(Aki)
"Well it looks like everything is going smoothly here." I smiled as she said that, looking over at the monitor to see two tiny forms. "They're certainly strong, have they been giving you any trouble lately?" Fuyuppe continued as she began to wipe the cool gel off my skin. I sighed and sat up slowly "They sure are kickers, especially during the middle of the night." I said, placing a hand on my bump.

"They most definitely have your spirit of never giving up." She said happily and I sighed wistfully. "We've just about finished the babies' room-well I say we but it was mainly Dom, he's been such a trooper for us; getting everything ready for the twins' arrival-Domon's more ready for the pregnancy than Ichinose and I!"

"Have you decided on names yet?" She asked quietly and I shook my head "There's so many, but we haven't been able to narrow it down yet, not to mention Domon keeps wanting us to name our son after himself! I just hope he's joking. But yeah it's been really difficult actually, and I'm open to any suggestions anyone has."
"I'll have a think over the weekend and get back to you." she replied and smiled once more before turning around and typing away at her computer. I got down from the bed slowly, slipping on my coat and doing up the buttons, with some difficulty, before noticing the frame on my friend's desk. I smiled inwardly, walking over and leaning on her desk ever-so-slightly; she looked up. "How's things with you and Anja going?" I asked.

She blushed a little, looking over at the photo frame-it was taken during their holiday to Monaco a few months ago, they both looked so happy, I'd never seen Fuyuppe so happy before. She pushed a stray lilac lock of hair behind her ear "Good. We've been talking every night since she's been away in Denmark visiting her family. She wanted me to come too, but I couldn't get the time off."

I nodded my head, I'd met Anja many times and I know how sweet and kind she is to Fuyuppe; she must be missing her girlfriend so much. "You must miss her." I stated and she sighed longingly "Yeah, but she's going to be back on Monday so I'll just have to hold out until then." She said gently, cheeks still holding their subtle pink glow.

"Well, just remember if you ever need me just call or pop round and we can eat ice cream or whatever okay?" She nodded shyly before getting up and hugging me.
"Bye Fuyuppe!" I said opening the door
"Bye Aki." She replied quietly.

(A little while later)
(Midorikawa)
My phone buzzed on the coffee table as I was stroking one of my cats; I picked it up quickly, seeing that it was my beloved boyfriend.

Kiyama: You left something at mine last night...

I blushed crimson at the thought. This would be the second time I'd forgotten something at his after our ahem 'activities'. I tried to think of what is was but it was no use. Was it my phone? 'Idiot, you're texting him right now' yeah yeah of course, but I just couldn't for the life of me remember! I'm not even a forgetful person, it's just, that guy makes my head spin!

Me: Oh...

Kiyama:....

Me: Oh come on Hiroto!!

Kiyama: Your jacket...

I sighed, that Hiroto, making me worry so unnecessarily! I thought I'd left my boxers there or something, like last time...
My phone buzzed in my hand, I read the text, it caught me a little off guard:
Hey, can we talk-it's important.

Me: Something wrong?? :(

He took ages to reply, I was starting to get worried; did he want to break up? Did he regret everything that had happened between us? Was he bored with me?
Me: Kiyama???? Hiroto, what's up baby?

Kiyama: I wanna ask u something just hear me out ok? You don't have to say yes. Living apart is no good for me; I need to see you every day, hold you, touch you, kiss you.
I can't do that when we live so far away, it's driving me crazy because I'm crazy about you Ryuuji and I can't function without you. I need you with me.
I'm tryin to ask you to move in with me. Move in with me baby??
Please?

(Hiroto)
I waited nervously for the reply to come, I had no idea what his response would be. Of course I know living together would be great-we can stop sneaking around to each other's homes like teenagers for a start-but it means moving him out of an area I know he loves, he's got friends near him too, and if he moves in with me it'll be further from his work! I don't know what to do! He took ages to reply, making me wait for what felt like years for an answer-maybe I should just call him and explain? No, that's pointless. Just as I was fretting over what to do, he replied.
I held my breath.

Mido -3- : ok sure.

I just sat there, dumbfounded at how calm he was about it.

Me: You're sure? You can change ur mind baby?

Mido -3-: You do realise I live in a tiny dump of a flat right? Do you know how long I've waited to be asked this? God Kiyama.
I'm sure the cats'll love it too. I'll give Suz and Nags a call tomoz- I'm sure they'll help!

I laughed exasperatedly at his reply. Only Mido.
Me: This is an important decision u need to make!

Mido -3-: let's just say, I'll be looking forward to waking up to ur face everyday from now on...