Bold- Yukari's Thoughts

Italic- Minato's Thoughts

Regular - Speech or actions

I sat there staring at him. Hoping he would notice. Of course he did but I was always too ashamed. I always had excuses for him. One after another I would make one up just to say no. Deep down I wanted him and at that she wanted him bad. Yukari Takeba wanted Minato. I was ashamed to admit it though, I would always say no, because he wasn't "charming" enough. Maybe I was just in denial and didn't want to get hurt again. Everyone I got close to got hurt or hurt me. I couldn't do that to him, especially with how much I liked him.

She was all I could think about. I would try to focus in class and take notes but something always made me look back only to see her staring. I was confused. I liked, maybe even loved her but she would always come up with an excuse for not hanging out. She was always giving me mixed signals. I knew how much I liked her ever since that first night arrived despite her pointing what seemed like a gun at me. Maybe I should just give up on her. There were several other options available for me, even though I wanted Yukari I decided to give it a try in an attempt to get over her.

I knew he liked me why couldn't she just admit she liked him back. I promised myself next time he asked me to do something I would say yes. I was eagerly waiting until class was over because like usual he would come over to talk to me and ask me to do something. I was so excited.

I glanced back at her after class was over. I was thinking about walking over there like everyday. I took a step towards her desk only to think about how she'll give me another excuse. I stopped myself and walked out the classroom and found Yuko. I asked to walk Yuko home and she excitedly said yes. Finally he thought to himself no more excuses.

I was finishing up on copying notes and when I looked up after I closed my notebook Minato was gone. Distraught and not knowing what to do I got up and went straight home to the dorm. I decided on waiting in the lobby for him to come home to talk to him.

I was having a great time with Yuko, but I felt bad at the same time because all I could think about was Yukari. She was on my mind all the time it was impossible to focus most of the time. Maybe I should talk to her when I get back to the dorm. Maybe I could convince her to give me a chance. I was head over heels for her. I needed to get back to the dorm. Maybe I could just walk Yuko home instead of getting something to eat with her. Yeah that sounds okay. I needed to talk to Yukari. It was driving me crazy.

I had no idea where he was or even when he would return to the dorm. Normally he would come home late. That was okay, I am going to wait here for him. Maybe then I can sort this whole thing out because I knew he liked me but I just was too afraid.

We finally arrived to Yuko's doorstep. It felt like the walk was never going to end. I HAD to get to the dorm. I needed to speak to Yukari. Only Yuko invited me into her house. I had to come up with an excuse. Gosh, what to say, Think quickly Minato. Nice save, that excuse will have to do "working on a paper" she probably didn't even believe me because her expression showed sadness immediately when I said that. That's okay though. Now, I need to get to the dorm. Should I sprint? Jog? I don't even know. I think I'll just sprint home.

I tried to focus on working on my homework in the lounge but all I could think about was what was I going to say to him? I ended up putting my homework away because I stopped working on it. Maybe I should be direct and just tell him how I feel. Then knowing Minato he'll ask why I always have excuse. Should I go with being honest or saying I don't know. I'll figure it out when he asks that.

Finally at the dorm door. Boy am I tired though. I should sit out here and think what I'll say first before going in there all sweaty. Or should I go in there sweaty to show her how determined I was? I don't know. Gosh this girl drives me crazy. I'm going in there now.

"M-Minato? What are you doing home so early?" She thought she had more time to think.

Was she expecting me or something? "I uh, walked Yuko home then ran straight here"

She giggled and then said "I can see that, you ran all the way here? why?"

Scratching behind his head he responded "I needed to talk to you."

"Really? I was sitting out here waiting to do the same to you!" She looked surprised

"Look Yukari, I can't stop thinking about you. You're driving me crazy. It's even hard to focus, but then you always come up with excuses when I ask to do something. Plus I always see you staring at me. It's so confusing."

"Minato I um don't know what to say. Honestly I really like you too. You're all I can think about too." She began to blush at this point. "But uh I give you excuses because everyone I get close to gets hurt and I could never do that to you."

Minato looked shocked "You.. You like me too?" "Yeah, like a lot and I'm sorry."

After sitting on the couch next to Yukari, Minato said "Yukari you don't have to worry about hurting me. I'll be okay and I know you won't hurt me because we're made for each other."

Yukari then proceeded to turn towards Minato on the couch "Oh Minato. I don't know what to say. Thanks for understanding."

"So the suns still up, do you want to grab something to eat?" He let out a faint smile.

Yukari let out a big smile then said "I don't see why not." Minato began to stare at her

"Wh-What are you staring at?" Yukari said looking at Minato with a confused look

"You just look so beautiful when you smile!" Minato then stood up and put his hand out for her to grab.

She cheerfully stood up and happily grabbed his hand, hand in hand they walked at the dorm together.

Both happy they finally said what they felt.

A/N This is my first story hope you guys enjoyed it. I would greatly appreciate any feedback to help improve my writing. I know I'm not the best. Should I add more on to this story or is this enough? I don't know, depending on the feedback I get I may stop or continue.