A/N: Hello everyone, long time no write I suppose. Life has been rather busy, but rest assured that my interest for OreImo still lives on. We don't celebrate Halloween here, so I can't come up with some ideas and write something for it.

Also, I believe I've had this story written down as far as last month? But I never got the chance to post it since I wanted it to be a one-shot. Now I decided to cut it into two instead, while I haven't finished the second half it was already getting too long to be in one chapter so for now this is all I can give. This is also in a first person POV, a style I am not really comfortable yet but am practicing to somehow get better and use it on future ones to get the perspectives I want.

This story's dedicated to my friend Juphup, who I promised to write a Halloween themed story for, but failing to do so. Sorry about that mate. :I

Enough of my crap, let's get on with what you came here for - the story. So, shall we?

Disclaimer! I don't own OreImo.

I sat quietly at one corner of the studio, eyeing the model in fashionable clothes on stage as she struck a different pose after every few shots. I found myself immediately captivated as soon as she set foot in front of the camera. To say that she was beautiful, that she was utterly mesmerizing, would still fall as complete understatements. Words couldn't even begin to describe how amazing she was right now.

And sometimes - I swear to God - I could catch her take a peek at me out of the corner of her eye, followed by a small smile making its way on her slightly blushed face.

Normally I couldn't care less with these modelling photoshoots and similar events, but today was an exception. I mean, this was her we were talking about. Seeing her now full of confidence somehow made me look back and think:

What if I had said yes to her back then?

How would things end up for the two of us? Would I finally be happy with my life? Would we reach the point of marriage in the future? Or would she kill me first before that happens?

...yeah, I would probably die early.

"Onii-san, what are you thinking of?"

"Gah!" I come back to my senses and find Ayase's face leaned a little too close for comfort with mine, panicking I pulled myself away only to fall off my chair and land on my backside. "A-Ayase, I-I didn't notice you approaching..."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. Anyway, we're done for the day, so if you could please wait for a little more while I fix my things and say goodbye to them, would that be fine?"

"Sure, take your time." She smiles at my response before turning around and rushing back to the director.

It was just earlier this morning; I received a call from my phone. When I saw that it was Ayase, I had mixed feelings on answering. The last time I saw her was in front of the apartment I rented while she helped me study for my mock exams, and she had confessed her love for me back then.

Not to mention I turned her down, and she kissed me too. But if ever she knew it was because of Kirino...

A-anyway... I took the call and was surprised to hear that she's inviting me to come to her photo-shoot, explaining that the sole reason for it was Kirino couldn't accompany her because of a conflict with her schedule, and the same thing went for her parents.

'But my lovely angel Ayase-tan! Aren't you afraid that I'll sexually harrass you since we're alone?'

'O-Onii-san! Do you want me to kill you?! Besides, we won't be alone; the whole crew for the shoot will be there!'

'I know, I know! I was just teasing you!'

'Hmpf! You promised me you'd never tease me like that again.'

'Fine I'm sorry, okay? Look, I'll come with you as my apology. And I promise I won't tease you anymore.'

'Hmm... Alright, thank you Onii-san. Then I'll come pick you up at 11:00AM today. Bye!'

'Wait, what?! T-today!? But it's already past 9:00AM! H-hey! Crap! she hung up...'

Still I'm glad to have come here and spend time with her again. Plus I do owe her for helping me with studying before, knowing how busy she must already be juggling school and modelling. So maybe I should go and thank her for everything she's done, it's the least I can do.

I stand up and fix myself to at least look presentable as possible, and a few minutes later she emerges from the group of people at the other side of the studio.

"Sorry for making you wait."

I took one look at her and couldn't help but blush. She wore a white, rather fit shirt underneath a purple cardigan, paired with some faded jeans and shoes. With the dangerous way her clothes hugged her body and revealed her curves I move my eyes away, only to notice something familiar on her hair.

"Isn't that..."

"Oh, this?" She touched the pink hairclip tucking some of her bangs to the side. "This is the clip Kirino gave me when she asked me the favor of helping you study. I always wear it whenever I have to go somewhere without her, it's like a small piece of her I carry around."

Ah this girl, she truly loves her best friend. I can't imagine that their relationship was almost ruined because of Kirino's obsession on imouto eroge...

"I see, that's really nice. Well then, guess I'll escort you home?"

"Umm, is it okay if we could hang out a bit before that?"

"Oh? Are you asking me out on a date?"

"W-what are you saying?!" She kicked my shin, making me fall to the ground holding my leg.

"I-it was just a joke! Don't go crippling people over one!"

"You said you wouldn't tease me, you promised! Liar!" She proceeded to smite me with her handbag, which freely connected with my face.

"S-stop! I'm sorry, I won't do it again, please!" She readies her bag for another swing, but with a sigh she drops it back to her side and pouts instead.

"Seriously, Onii-san hasn't changed one bit."

We had just made it out of the building, it was only around 4:00PM so the sun was still up meaning we had plenty of time left before she has to return home.

"So Ayase, where do you want to go today?"

Kirino once told me that guys had to know where to bring girls on dates, but she said this wasn't one, so I figured I'd just tag along then.

"Umm, actually..." She fidgets, blushing a little as she looked at her feet. "I need to talk to you about something."

"Hm? Okay, but what is it about?"

"Something important. But we can't talk here, we need to be in somewhere private, where no one else can hear us."

Eh!? W-wait a minute! Why does this seem like a scene from an eroge?!

"Something important," and "somewhere private..." W-what on earth could she mean? And why does she looked embarrassed, could it be... that she wants to do that!?

"O-Onii-san, what is that perverted look on your face!? Disgusting!"

"Ack! What are you talking about? There's nothing on my face, and who are you calling perverted!?"

"Hmph! Forget it then, come on. I know a place where we can talk."

Ayase and I walked towards to what was an unknown destination for me, as she wouldn't say where we were heading. I tried to put up a conversation with her, but she shot them all down with her short answers. Sensing she wants to save the talking for later, I kept quiet and monitored the path we were on.

A few minutes pass and I see something familiar in the distance, it was the playground where we would meet whenever she needed my help with Kirino. It was also the place where they became reunited after that incident in Akihabara, as well as the tainting of my reputation to her.

"Ah, my feet hurt." She quickly sat down on one of the benches. I stood in front of her, letting her take a breather before she began with her agenda. "What are you doing? Sit beside me, I don't want to raise my voice too much."

"O-okay." I reluctantly settled down on the other side of the bench. She looks at the gap between us and without hesitation moves herself closer towards me. "S-so, this thing you wanted to talk about..."

"Right, about that." Her voice was low, but I could sense the seriousness in her tone. "Actually, the reason I called you over today was for this. I've been meaning to ask you something, but I just couldn't find the right time to do so..." She looks up to me and our eyes meet. She bites her lower lip as if she was struggling on the right words to say. "O-Onii-san..."

"Y-yes?!" I nearly yell my response like an idiot. But I couldn't help it! The way she looked and acted now made my heart flutter and my brain cloudy. She was way too cute! It felt like she was casting a mind-control spell on me, and to my misfortune it was working pretty well. If anyone else was in my place, I'm sure they'd understand.

"I want you to ask you something personal, but before that you have to promise me..." She clasps her hands in front of her chest as she leans a bit towards me. "Promise me that you will answer me honestly..."

"I-I promise." I choke on the words, moving my face away from hers as it made me feel both uneasy and embarrassed.

"Good, tell me Onii-san... Did you, umm..." She took a deep breath, eyes closed as she composed herself for what she was about to say. Then, putting on what could possibly be her cutest, most serious expression she turned towards me with what I think is determination flaring in her eyes, she fired away with her question that I never thought she would ask:

"Did you and Kirino... dated each other?"

A/N: Hope you enjoyed this, R&R please and until next time!