Benimaru set his bag on a chair at the dining room table, and sighed, “I can’t believe that three days ago the world was on the verge of the apocalypse.” “I can’t believe I passed my finals,” Aaron plopped down in a chair. “I can’t believe that Charlotte decided to let all of you keep your memories,” Tenseiga sighed returning from his time on the beach. “I can’t believe she’s not back yet,” Tetsuya pouted. “I can’t believe that I have the Black Viper’s autograph!” Kat squealed. “Well, I can believe all of it and that I’m finally home,” Charlie set her bag down smirking. “Charlie!” Benimaru ran up to hug her, “How was work?” “Somehow more work with Chad at the desk,” Charlie shook her head, “How were finals?” “We passed!” Benimaru and Aaron gave a thumbs up. “Wonderful! We will celebrate this weekend!” Charlie smiled, “in the meantime, I have a bargain that a certain someone needs to fulfill.” She winked at Tetsuya who rushed to follow her upstairs. “He might beat me if he moved that fast on the court,” Aaron was amazed. “Didn’t it end in a tie like it always has?” Benimaru raised his eyebrows. “That’s why I said he might beat me,” Aaron muttered. “Well guys, I’m going to head back to finish packing,” Kat got up to leave. “Going to— Texas— for the summer?” Tenseiga asked. “Yep! I love your cooking and all Ten-Ten, but my mama still has you beat,” Kat winked as she left. “I will go to Texas and we shall see about that!” Tenseiga shouted as followed after her. “I mean, the more the merrier! She cooks plenty,” Kat smiled at Tenseiga as he followed her out. “Wait! Who is going to cook while you’re gone?” Aaron asked. “You all can survive on take-out for the next 48 hours,” Tenseiga waved. “It takes at least 12 hours to get home from here,” Kat raised her eyebrows. “Not if you travel by fox,” Tenseiga smirked. “Wasn’t he just complaining about Charlie wiping our memories?” Benimaru furrowed his brow. Aaron kissed his cheek, “Ah, let him be. That leaves more time for the two of us.” Benimaru smirked and kissed his lips, “Oh yeah?” “Yeah,” Aaron winked. Benimaru guided Aaron to the couch to watch a movie. He thought about everything that happened, and he remembered the day at the post office. “I’m glad you stopped me from pulling it out,” Benimaru snuggled up to Aaron. Aaron choked, “Wh-what?” “My college application!” Benimaru looked up at him confused, “What did you think I meant?” “That phrase without context could mean a lot of things, up to and including last night,” Aaron winked. Benimaru blushed, “Ah! Right… can we do it again?” “As many times as you want, Beni,” Aaron pulled Benimaru in and kissed him on the temple. They settled in and watched a movie, and enjoyed each other’s company. They had all summer to recover from helping Charlie stop the apocalypse before the fall semester began, and they intended to savor every minute of it.