This format is one of my favorites lately. I'm writing another series of drabbles (Twilight, Jacob x Bella) with this format. Hmm. Wonder why.

I should mention that this is pure Izumi x Meroko and not much else. Takes place after the end of the manga.

After Mitsuki's last song, Meroko flies off for some time alone. She needs to think about things for just a minute. And she's sure that Mitsuki wants some time with Takuto, too.

She isn't far when a voice behind her said, "Turn around, Meroko."

Meroko turns, and yelps as someone practically jumps on her, wrapping her in their arms. "I-Izumi!" she cries. "What are you—?"

"So Takuto and I were talking during the concert," Izumi says lightly, a smile in his voice. "You'll never guess what he told me."

Meroko blushes. "Oh—oh, he—he told you—he told you that I—?"

"Yes."

"Oh." Meroko gives a shaky laugh. "Yes—well—I see." She looks up. "Izumi, you can let go now…"

Izumi laughs and tightens his hold around Meroko. "No, Meroko. Never again. I'll never let you go again."

Meroko can't help but smile as she lifts her arms to return his embrace.

I'll update with these as often as I possibly can. Honest I will.

RRE.