The group returned home. Fay went to Yuuko and told her he was dropping out of school. When she asked why he simply said that he had no need to be a girl anymore. Yuuko smiled and suggested that he attend as a guy. Fay took her up on the offer. The next night Fay went to Tomoyo's mansion. Fay learned that she was hosting a party and stayed clear of anywhere that he might run into a guest or Tomoyo herself. Fay went to the kitchen and got a nice meal from the cook's assistant who had a thing for the blonde. He left with a piece of sweet bread and munched on that as he walked through the garden. The lights there were as beautiful as they were every year. Fay wondered aimlessly.

He reached the lake and paused. He considered going back to the mansion to change. That would take too long he reasoned as he slipped off his shoes and undid the belt that held up his jeans. Jeans would cause problems when he tried to swim. The shirt and underwear he kept on. He dove in and let himself float to the top. He was staring at the stars that twinkled in and out of existence, floating on the surface peacefully, when a huge wave overcame him. Fay spat water out off his mouth and treaded water. He watched as black spiky hair came out of the water followed by a face and part of a bare chest. Kurogane smirked.

"You...you did this on purpose!" Fay gasped, pointing an accusatory finger.

"At least you were already wet and didn't have a book." Kurogane retorted. "AND not completely dressed…" Kurogane said looking at Fay's pant-less legs.

"Kuro-meanie, don't peak!" Fay failed at trying to somehow hide his legs. Kurogane shrugged, blushing. Fay splashed the other. Kurogane glared but ended up smirking. He edged closer to Fay and then pounced pushing Fay's head underwater playfully. Fay went down and pulled on Kurogane's leg before swimming away. Kurogane went under surprised and came up sputtering.

"Idiot, you are so dead!" Kurogane called after the retreating blonde and gave chase.

"Kuro-puu is going to get me! Oh, no!" Fay said then erupted into laughter. Kurogane caught him in the shallows by the arm and turned him around so as to see his face. Fay laughed and laughed. "Eeeeek! Kuro-pyon got me."

"Oh shut it already." Kurogane pulled the blonde up against him and pressed his lips to the other's. Fay responded immediately by arching his back which deepened the kiss. It was a wonderful sensation. Once when Fay accidentally brushed his tongue against the other's lips, Kurogane took it as a hint to start Frenching. It was intoxicating and addicting. Fay would pull away to catch a breath before he dove back in for more within seconds. It felt so right to have Kurogane pressed against him, lips against his and tongue exploring mouth. Fay moved his hips and grinded lightly against the raven haired boy whose hand shifted ever lower until it gripped the rolling hips. Water splashed around them. When the water started to irritate Kurogane, he picked up his new favorite thing and carried him out of the water and set him down on land. Together the pair walked at a quick pace to the mansion, feeling each other up and stealing kisses the whole way. Fay led the way to a secret room. Kurogane locked the door. Fay smiled as he saw the red string between them glowing before his lips were captured. Only sounds of a curious sort gave away what was happening behind that closed door.