"Fuyuhiko?" Peko called her friend's name into the darkened library. He stepped out from behind a bookshelf.
"I'm here," He said, almost too quietly.
"Kirumi told me to meet you here, why?" She turned her head slightly, confused.
"I like you. I like you a lot, and I-" Fuyuhiko was cut off by Peko leaning down and kissing him. Fuyuhiko's formerly tense shoulders relaxed and he kissed back.
"I like you too, Fuyuhiko. All you had to do was tell me." She hugged the small boy and they left to go to the party held by the Gryffindors.
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"Is there anyone here who isn't drunk?" Kyoko asked, annoyed.
"Nope," Hina giggled drunkenly.
"This is stupid," Kyoko left, making her way back over to the Ravenclaw dorms.
"Bro, how many shots can you take?" Mondo asked Taka. Taka shook his head.
"None," Ibuki laid across his lap, drunk, causing Mondo to inflate with jealousy.
"Come on Taco," Ibuki laughed, the smell of whiskey coated her like perfume. Mondo caught Chihiro talking to Gonta across the room but thought nothing of it.
"Has anyone seen Hajime?" Chiaki asked Shuichi. Kokichi was latched onto him, occasionally kissing him in random spots.
"No, sorry." Shuichi gave Chiaki an apologetic look and scratched the back of his neck.
"Have you two seen Hajime recently?" Chiaki approached Gundham and Sonia. Gundham was hugging Sonia from behind and resting his head on her shoulder.
"I believe I saw him and Komaeda together about 5 minutes ago," Sonia smiled.
"That can't be good," Chiaki mumbled, "thanks, Sonia." She began to look around the common room until she saw it. So did everyone else. It started with Kaito backing into a curtain and accidentally pulling it back. That showed Hajime and Komaeda making out, Hajime's hands in Komaeda's light hair.
"Oh shit," Miu said as everyone's jaws dropped. Hajime jumped as he realized that everyone could see them. Komaeda stopped but pulled Hajime's tie, whispering in his ear.
"See you later, daddy," he followed his remark with a smirk. Hajime walked away briskly, with Chiaki following close behind. Komaeda also left, heading back to his dorm.
"Alright, I'm gonna be the first to ask. What the hell just happened?" Fuyuhiko asked, getting only silence in response.
"Let's just continue with the party!" Akane yelled, and Nekomaru yelled in agreement.
"Actually guys, it's getting late. We should probably end it here," Kaito checked his watch, showing it to be 1:45 am. Kokichi unlatched from Shuichi and held his hand, peppering it with kisses occasionally.
"C'mon babe," Shuichi pulled Kokichi along, up to their dorm.
"Hey, Gonta?" Chihiro approached Gonta.
"What is it, Chihiro?" Gonta asked.
"Remember, tomorrow afternoon," Gonta nodded at Chihiro's reminder.
"Gonta will remember!" He smiled brightly and they left.
"What was that about?" Kaito turned to Maki, who shrugged her shoulders.
"Probably something with Mondo and Taka," She walked off to her room, Mukuro following silently.
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Kokichi yawned and looked at his sleeping boyfriend. He began to get up but Shuichi pulled him close.
"Don't leave," he whispered, sleepily.
"I won't," Kokichi cuddled up closer and drifted back off to sleep.
Shuichi was dreaming, running after Kokichi who was being dragged from a clamp around his neck. "No!" Shuichi screamed. He kept screaming no until he woke up in a cold sweat.
"Are you okay?" Kokichi looked up, eyes widened.
"Yeah, why?" Shuichi asked, reaching for Kokichi's hand.
"You were whispering 'no' a lot," Kokichi concernedly said and Shuichi pressed Kokichi's hand to his lips.
"It was...nothing," Shuichi ruffled Kokichi's hair, noticing Korekiyo and Chihiro still fast asleep in their beds.
"You know I can tell when you're lying, right?" Kokichi looked away, tears starting to form.
"No, don't cry." Shuichi sat up and Kokichi sat across from him, "I had a bad dream about you being dragged away from me," Droplets of salty water began to drip from Shuichi's cheeks. Kokichi wiped away his tears and kissed his forehead.
"That will never happen, my beloved. Never." Kokichi whispered, still strong in his tone.
"I love you, Kokichi." They hugged.
"I love you, Shuichi." Kokichi pressed his face into Shuichi's chest.
"Love, such beauty. You both care for the other so much," Korekiyo placed a hand on his face with a slow laugh.
"It's probably around breakfast. Should we head down?" Shuichi asked. Everyone nodded and the 4 made their way to the dining hall. Once in the dining hall, Chihiro kept sneaking glances at Mondo and Taka.
"I wonder what that's about?" Kokichi spoke at a volume where only he and Shuichi could hear his words.
"I'm not sure," Shuichi shook his head and speared a sausage on his fork. Suddenly it got a lot quieter since everyone's attention was on Peko and Fuyuhiko, who entered holding hands. The entire sixth year class applauded. They both blushed and went their separate ways to their respective tables.
"Finally another ship has sailed!" Mahiru cheered. "Too bad the one I want the most can't," she said to herself, staring longingly at Hiyoko.
"Good morning, Angie. Would you like to play blackjack?" Celeste asked like she did everyday, shuffling her cards.
"Sure," Angie agreed for once.
"Alright," Celeste drew four cards and gave two to Angie, keeping two for herself. "How much would you like to bet?"
"Fifty dollars," Angie announced proudly.
"I'll match that,' Celeste looked at her cards. She had 18.
"Hit me," Angie said and Celeste selected another card to give to her.
"I'll stand," Celeste kept a blank face.
"I will too," they both dropped their cards showing Angie had won.
"Goddammit!" Celeste slammed on the table.
"It's ok, pray to Atua that you win next time," Celeste left, infuriated.
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"Hello Gonta!" Taka exclaimed, looking up at Gonta.
"Gonta asks if you can follow him," Taka nodded at Gonta's question. He got to a door and shoved Taka into the room, locking it.
"Hey bro," Mondo said as Taka was shut in.
"What are we doing here?" Taka asked.
"Dunno."
"Hey guys," Chihiro's voice came out of the speaker in the room and the two jumped.
"What the hell?" Mondo tripped over a chair.
"I'm watching this room, it's locked. You guys aren't allowed to leave until you kiss.
"But I'm not gay!" Mondo exclaimed.
"You aren't?" Taka asked shakily under his breath. "Well I assume we'll be stuck here for a while." An hour had passed and nothing.
"Shit, I give up." Mondo crossed the room and swept Taka into a kiss. Taka quickly melted into the kiss. They broke after a minute and Chihiro came to unlock the door.
"Took you guys long enough," Chihiro smiled, happily.
"I'm still not gay. I did that out of necessity." Mondo claimed. Taka's eyes flooded with tears and immediately ran, wondering if that kiss meant nothing to Mondo. Chihiro quickly followed. "What was that about?"
"You thick male," Tenko walked out of the shadows.
"Tenko? Where'd you come from?" Mondo asked, cracking his neck.
"Chihiro asked me to stand guard in case one of you escaped."
"Oh..." Mondo trailed off.
"Can't you tell that Taka likes you?" Tenko sighed, sitting down on the ground.
"He does?"
"Oh you stupid degenerate."
"I didn't think he was gay."
"He is."
"I...." Mondo trailed off again.
"You like him, don't you?" Tenko asked.
"Y-yeah," Mondo blushed and tried to hide it with his robe.
"Then go get him," Tenko gestured at him to go away.
"You're right!" Mondo ran in the direction. He finally found Taka, crying in the boys bathroom.
"What do you want?" Taka hissed.
"I'm sorry," Mondo looked at Taka in the eyes.
"Is that out of a necessity too?" Taka spat.
"It's out of a necessity to make myself feel better," Mondo explained.
"Ok, now you feel better. Now go away."
"No there's one more thing I need to do." Mondo took a step forward.
"Wha-" Taka's word was cut short as Mondo pulled him into a passionate kiss, his hands migrating down to Taka's waist. Taka cupped Mondo's left cheek and rested his other hand on Mondo's shoulder.
"I really like you, Kiyotaka. I've liked you since first year," Mondo said.
"It's the same for me," Taka smiled, their foreheads touching.
"As much as I don't want to break this up, I'm worn out. I'm gonna head back to my dorm. Before I go-" Mondo kissed Taka's forehead.
"Goodnight, Mondo." Taka smiled to himself and went back to the Hufflepuff dorms.
"Hey, Taco." Makoto looked up at Taka. "What happened?" Taka explained what happened to Makoto, the biggest grin plastered on his face.