Koji was walking back home when he suddenly received a message on his phone.

Is Haruki with you? Akihiko asked.

'That's werid..' Thought Yatake. 'Why would Haruki be with me?' He frowned worriedly, leaning a hand on his chin. 'Did they really get into a fight over Haruka's proposal?'

Sorry, haven't seen him.

He was worried that things might get complicated, but he never heard a definitive answer from Haruka after all.

'Now I'm worried...I'll have to take a bath when I get home.'

Putting the phone away, Koji looked up and saw Haruki, who had his arms crossed and seemed to be staring into the void. Honestly, Koji was in a huge shock to say the least. That was what was reflected on his face.

'There's trouble.' He thought without a doubt.

               *At Yatake's house.*

"What happened to you?! The bags under your eyes have bags!" Alarmed, Yatake almost shouted. He stood and looked at Haruki.

Haruki sat on the couch, holding a clear glass of iced tea. His face looked apathetic, and his voice sounded very detached. "This barley tea is delicious...Cool and refreshing..."

"Are you even listening to me?!"

"Somehow it makes me feel much more relaxed..."

Yatake closed his eyes and thought anxiously. 'This isn't the Haruki who hangs on my every word!'

"Okay, tell me what's wrong. It's obvious that something happened."

"Could I have some more?"

"You're still not listening?!"

"Yacchan...I have a favor to ask."

"...Okay?"

"You cut your own hair, right?"

                              ***

Haruki sat in a chair with his legs propped up, his arms wrapped around his knees. He looked down, saying nothing as his friend carefully cut off his long hair that he had been growing for a long time. But now, now...it didn't make sense. Haruki didn't feel like going home. He closed his eyes and exhaled quietly.

A word from the author: If you love this pairing, I love you. If you only see them as friends, that's fine too! I see them both ways! Akihiko goes fuck :)