Sora once again sat at the kitchen table with his trusty laptop. He clacked away while sipping a cup of tea. It was around 1:00 in the afternoon and the apartement was quiet. The blue haired young man sighed; 'It's so lonely...' he thought. He continued his typing then smiled as he felt a hand on his shoulder. "Hey."

Tracey smiled at him and leaned in for a quick kiss before he took a seat next to his new boyfriend. "Why the long face?"

"What long face?"

"The one you had when I walked in."

"Oh. I was thinking about the silence. It's just kinda lonely here without my mom and Aunt Sarah."

"Sarah? Where'd she run off to?"

"Not sure." Sora admitted, "Last time I saw her was the day Mom went into the hospital. She may have Iyada buisness to take care of."

"Let's hope we don't get called out."

"Well you at least, remember I have take of leave."

"So" Trace placed a hand over one of the sapphire-eyed boy's, "What would you like to do today? After all it is our first date."

"I... I don't know. No offense, I mean I have been looking forward to this day more than you know, but I feel almost weird going out on a date."

"I know that feeling. But you know I won't back down."

"And neither will I."

The black haired teen chuckled, "I got an interesting phone call this morning."

"Oh? From who?"

"From the director. She's having my understudy take over."

"Trace..."

"Don't feel bad. I did what I had and wanted to do. And besides, I didn't want to kiss HER." He shuttered at the thought, "The fact that she hangs out with Kimberly made it very clear why she's such a bitch."

Sora saved his document, shut the computer down, and placed his tea cup in the sink to be washed later. "Shall we go?"

"Sure, but you haven't told me where."

"How about some lunch?"

"Sounds good, would you mind going somewhere other than Gramps' bar?"

"Okay, but why?"

"Cause I don't need him spying on us. And you know he will."

Sora just laughed, just for the pure fact that he knew Tracey's statement was true. He walked over to his boyfriend and took his hand, "Let's go."

~*~*~*

The two sat in a local restarunt, nothing fancy, but nice enough where it didn't look like Tracey was cheap. They sat in a booth and chatted and laughed. Sora took a bite of his appatizer before taking out his cell phone.

"What's up?" The telepath questioned, obviously puzzled as to why his best friend had taken out his phone.

"I'm just checking the answring machine. The doctor was going to call and let me know when I could bring Mom home."

"Speaking of your mom" said a voice behind them, "how is she?"

Sora turned around and saw a boy his age with light green hair and violet eyes. "Yuki!" He excalimed, stood from his seat and embraced his friend. "How ya been?"

"Good." He returned the hug, then pulled back. "Hey, Tracey."

"Yuki." Trace said then looked around, "Where's Chase?"

"Parking the car. This plaza is really busy today."

"Yeah." The Sleepless singer agreed, "And in answer to your question; my mom is doing all right. She has a lot of PT to go through, but other than that she's fine."

"That's good to hear. It's also good to hear that you FINALLY said something about your feelings." The last comment was directed towards the black haired guitarist sitting down.

"How'd you know about that? You where out of town for a few weeks."

"Chase told me. He was at your play."

"Really..."

"Well" The blue haired teen spoke up, "if you ask me it was really romantic."

"I bet it was." Yuki said with a smile, "I'm happy for you. And you better take care of him, Trace."

"And what if I don't?" The black haired boy said, sarcastically.

"Then you'll have to deal with me."

"Heh.. heh... You may be a telepath as well, Yuki. But you aren't nearly as strong as I am."

"Cocky, aren't you?"

"Always." He grinned.

"Hey Trace, would you mind if Yuki and Chase joined us?"

"Nah."

The green haired teen blinked, "If this is your first date then Chase and I shouldn't impose."

"No, go ahead. Not like Sora and I are going to make out here."

"Tracey!"

He laughed, "I always love getting a reaction out of you..."

"Well, if you don't mind."

Yuki sat next to Tracey and when he came in, Chase took a seat next to Sora. The four of them carried on a number of different conversations, but the one that seemed to be a main focus was on the subject of their bands.

"I've been thinking of new songs to perform, but so far I haven't really been successful in writing lyrics." Sora said.

Yuki nodded, understandingly. "At least I don't have that problem since I don't sing."

"I will get you to one of these days though." Chase interjected.

"Yuki." Tracey said telepathically, "Sarah sent you on an away mission, right?"

"How'd you know?"

"Duh, telepath. And you are brodcasting your thoughts way too loudly."

"Sorry, but I still can't figure out why she sent me there."

"That's what I want to know; where did she send you?"

"Just on the outside of town to investigate BioTech International."

"BioTech? That's the company my dad works for."

"Plus Mr. Drake was the one that trained the two of us to use our powers. Oddly enough he was the one I was investigating. But I turned up nothing unusual."

"Why would Sarah want information on BioTech and Drake?"

"Not sure, she just said to keep an eye out for any strange activities."

"Tracey?"

"Huh?" He quickly snapped back and turned to Sora, "Sorry, did you say something?"

"I asked if you had your cell phone, the battery in mine is dead."

"Oh, it should be in my car. I'll be right back." "Yuki, come out with me."

Yuki let Tracey out of the booth and followed him to the parking lot. Sora looked back to the black haired teen next to him, "They're hiding something."

"Yeah, but what?"

"I don't know, but I'll let it slide for now."

~~~

Outside, the dark haired teen grabbed his cell out of his car and continued his conversation with Yuki. "Did Chase find anything?"

"He wasn't with me. In fact... he doesn't know I am with Iyada."

"But I thought-"

"Nope. I joined to protect Sora, just like you did. I feel bad about having to lie all the time to him, but it's for his own good. He reminds me of you, ya know."

"How so?"

"Chase wants to protect me from anything and everything, but I feel that Iyada isn't the place for him."

"It's not a place for any of us, but I would think Sarah would have gotten ahold of Chase. With his abilitties to manipulate time he would be a big asset to the team."

"I am not going to let that happen. This time I want to be the one to protect the ones I care about." He turned and headed back towards the restarunt.

Tracey shook his head as he watched him go, "And you didn't catch on to what I had just said." He whispered.

Back inside the two telepaths re-took their seats. Sora gave his love a questioning look as he held the cell to his ear. "You okay?"

"Yeah, why?"

"You look annoyed."

"Do I?" Trace shook his head, "If I do it must be because I'm hungry." After saying that he shoved a forkful of food in his mouth.

Yuki chuckled at this; "Careful or you'll choke."

"Meh, if I do then Sora will just have to grab me. Won't he?"

Yuki and Chase laughed while Sora did join in in the laughter blushed so his normally pale complextion had nice pink tone to it. The rest of lunch went on with their nice convorsations. After the check came the crew went into the parking lot.

"So where are you two off to now?" Chase questioned.

"I was thinking we'd take a walk in the park." Tracey answered.

The blue haired singer gripped onto his boyfriend's arm. "I'd like that." He smiled at his two friends, "We'll see you later." The two members of Sleepless climbed into the guitarist's car. Once in the passenger's seat Sora released his question that he had been holding; "What do you know?"

"What?" Tracey was definatly at a loss.

"About Yuki and Chase."

"Just that Yuki and Chase are both with Iyada and that they both don't want the other to know. Why?"

"That's what I thought. So where'd Aunt Sarah send Yuki?"

"BioTech. Don't ask why, we don't even know." He took one of Sora's hands in his, "Did you get that phone call?"

"Yeah, I can pick her up Sunday evening."

"I'll go with you if you'd like."

"Sure. That way she'll play 20 questions with you as to why you 'wrecked' the play to kiss me."

"Then let her. I like that game." He grinned.

~*~*~*

The two of them sat on a bench that over looked the river and watched the sunset. The sapphire-eyed teen snuggled closer to the violet-eyed boy. Trace placed his arm around him and kissed the top of his head.

Not too far away Yuki leaned against Chase's car. His boyfriend looked at him inquisitively. "Is it nesseccary to spy on them?"

"No. I'm just happy to see Sora smile. He hasn't done that in awhile."

"Well, Tracey makes him happy. Just like you and I are happy together."

"I know that, Chase. But with Sora it's different. Out of all the people I know, including myself, he's had the harder life. I mean my little brother may be annoying and all, but I would never want him to suffer the way Rachel had. And her death still haunts him. For some reason he can't escape his past..."

"Maybe Tracey is what he needs."

"Let's hope so." He rubbed his eyes to clear them of the setting sun then let a smile pull at the corner of his lips. "Aw..."

"What?"

The green haired boy pointed in the direction of their two friends. There they saw Sora and Tracey in a full and loving kiss. Chase put his arm around his lover, "Ya know... this is the first time in a long time that you smiled too." He leaned over and brushed his lips against the other's.

Later that night Sora and Tracey returned to the Evens' home. The blue haired singer walked out of the kitchen with two cups of Hot Chocolate in his hands. The telepath sat on the couch waiting for him. He took one of the mugs out of the other boy's hand then pulled him into an embrace once he hit the couch.

They turned the lights off and starting watching a movie. Not even half way through Sora had fallen asleep in his love's arms. Tracey smiled at him and kissed the top of his head. "I love you." he whispered as he turned off the TV. He then re-adjusted himself so that he was lying on his back with his boyfriend still in his arms. Sora snuggled closer and Tracey's grip tightened. Within moments the two were in a peaceful slumber.

Sarah walked out of her room and stopped in the living room entrance. She quietly walked over to shake them awake, but stopped herself. Instead she placed the blanket that was draped over one of the near by chairs over them. She then stood back and took a semi long look at them. "Tonight is yours.... I'm sure Kimberly and Jason handle the new mission."

She made her way to the door, opened it and then looked back at the two boys. "Congratulations you two." She walked into the hall, shut the door and leaned against it. Taking in a breath she looked at the ceiling with a smile and a tear of joy trailing down her cheek; "Jim, Rache, please watch over them..."

~~~

Yuki pulled on his leather jacket and looked at the sleeping Chase lying in his bed. "Sorry, Love. But Iyada needs me tonight." He whispered then headed towards his door. Only mere inches away he grunted in pain and gripped his head. His grip tightened, his grunts became screams and he fell to his knees as his vision was becoming more clear. Flashes of red blinked in his mind as he saw Sora being taken somewhere and a bleeding Tracey on the ground with the other original members of Iyada trying to call for help and follow Sora's captors.

"Yuki, snap out of it!" The blue eyed young man yelled.

The violet-eyed boy's grip loosened, but his breathing was heavy. Chase placed his arms around him, "Are you all right? Why are you dressed?"

"I-I'm fine."

"You had a vision, right?"

"Yeah... but it was nothing."

"Liar. Tell me, what did you see?"

"I saw blood. Lots of blood..."

Chase pulled him closer and tighter, this time Yuki put his arms around the other boy as well. "It's going to be okay..." the black haired teen soothed. "We'll get to the bottom of it."

'Sora... Trace....' he thought. His tears then began to flow like an endless river of dispair. 'What am I gonna do....?'