(Hi, guys. Outside my two Naruto fics I felt like putting in a little fic composed of one shots involving this particular anime and its characters. For those of you know who this anime and series I hope you'll enjoy it.)
At the IS Academy one weekend afternoon, Ichika and Houki were engaged in a training practice with Houki giving it all she had while Ichika was trying to keep up with her.
"Come on, Ichika, put some muscle into it!" Houki ordered, as she piloted he IS Akatsubaki to attack Ichika who was retaliating with his own IS Byakushiki.
"I am putting all I have into it, Houki!" Ichika cried, as he was struggling to match his childhood friend who was coming at him with the intent to kill.
"If you really were then you wouldn't be dodging me so much!" Houki called, "Come on. Are you a man or are you a mouse?!"
Ichika having his manliness questioned wasn't going to take that insult sitting down, "Oh, I'll show you who's a mouse!" He started coming at Houki full throttle without holding back, putting the girl on the defense.
Houki was taken by surprise at Ichika's shift in determination, but smirked, and thought to herself, 'Now this is more like it.'
Even though Houki was pleased at Ichika's sudden spark of determination she wasn't about to just let him defeat her. So the two fought on equal terms with neither one letting up. When nightfall was rolling in both started exhausting themselves and dropped to their knees before deactivating their IS units.
"What say to a draw?" Ichika suggested.
"Agreed." Houki panted.
After catching their breath, the two finally got to their feet, "Thanks again for this practice, Houki. I really do appreciate it." Ichika thanked her while smiling.
Houki became flustered at her friends words, and looked away so he wouldn't notice her blush, "Uh, no problem. It was nothing."
"Huh?" Ichika was confused at her humble demeanor, "Well, I'm gonna head back. You coming?"
Houki got up and took Ichika's hand surprising him yet again, "Actually..." she trailed off.
Ichika looked back at her, "Houki?"
Houki looked at Ichika with a blush and spoke, "Ichika, could we. Um, that is do you..."
"What? What is it, Houki?"
Houki swallowed her pride and spoke, "Could we go to the bathhouse and freshen up together?"
Ichika was suddenly in shock at what she just said, "What?! Me and you in the bathhouse together?!"
Houki pouted feeling offended, "Is that a no?"
Ichika gulped, "No I didn't say that. It's just not like you to ask me something like that."
Houki continued to pout knowing how true his words were, "I just wanted us to get cleaned up together, ok?"
Ichika sensing it was something Houki really wanted gave her an answer, "Ok, sure."
The girl looked up in surprise, "What, really?"
"Sure. I mean if you still want to." he answered.
"Of course I do!" Houki answered with assurance.
"Well, then. Let's go." Ichika took Houki's hand and walked off with her.
As Houki walked she looked down at her hand locked with Ichika's and thought, 'Ichika's hand is so strong.' she blushed.
Later on in the bathhouse originally for Ichika and his friend Charlotte who at first masqueraded as a boy, was now officially Ichika's alone.
Ichika was currently sitting in the water relaxing, and thought, 'I can't believe Houki was actually offering to take a bath with me. I mean I expected that from Laura and even Charl, but Houki? I guess I really am developing manly charms.' he smirked.
"Ichika?" came Houki's voice.
"Houki?" Ichika looked behind him seeing Houki standing in the entrance with her body wrapped in a towel.
Ichika looked in awe at Houki seeing her wearing nothing but a towel which hugged her beautiful figure tightly.
Houki seeing Ichika's face blushed while hugging herself, "Please, don't stare so much."
Ichika realizing what he was doing turned back to face front. He could feel the water move signaling Houki had stepped into the bath. He tensed when he suddenly felt Houki rest her back up against his own.
"Uh, how does the water feel, Houki?" Ichika asked, trying to start a conversation even if it sounded awkward.
"It feels nice." she answered.
"Sure does." Ichika replied.
They continued to sit in the bath awkwardly, until Houki broke the silence, "Ichika?"
"Yeah?"
"Could you face me?"
"Face you?"
"Yes, please."
Ichika was nervous feeling this was some kind of bait and trap. However, he didn't want to insult Houki by denying her request. Taking his chances he moved himself around to face Houki. He saw she herself had turned to face him. He saw their faces were in close proximity, and taking a quick glance below he could see a good amount of cleavage exposed from her towel.
"Um, Houki..."
Houki spoke as her eyes gazed deeply into Ichika's, "Ichika, I'm really glad it could be just the two of us here."
"You really do?"
"Yeah. I've wanted us to be alone for so long I never thought we'd ever get the chance without some kind of interruption."
"Yeah, that does happen on a daily basis." Ichika chuckled a bit, earning a giggle out of Houki in return.
"But here we are just the two of us now. I can finally tell you what I've been trying to tell you for some time now."
"What did you want to tell me?" Ichika inquired.
"Ichika, I wanted to say that..." Houki was starting to choke, as the words started to escape her.
"What?"
'Come on just tell him already!' Houki was mentally scolding herself.
"Houki?" Ichika started to get worried.
"I love you!" Houki blurted out.
Ichika was blown away from Houki's outburst, as Houki herself covered her mouth in shock. Ichika recovered from the shock finally asked, "What did you say?"
Houki not wanting to deny or cover up spoke, "I love you, Ichika. And not just in an old childhood friends sense. I mean really love you." she said, with her eyes shining with sincerity.
Ichika looked at Houki as if he was seeing her in a whole new light. It finally dawned on him just how much she truly valued not only their friendship but their relationship as well.
"You really mean that, Houki?"
"I do." she answered, as tears started forming in her eyes.
Ichika started to smile, "Thank you, Houki."
"Huh?"
"Thank you for telling me this. I'm glad you let me know. And you know somewhere in the back of my mind I always felt the same way, but I just wasn't smart enough to realize it."
Houki smirked, "You always have been quite an idiot."
"Hey!"
"But I like that side of you, Ichika."
Ichika looked with confusion, "You do?"
"Of course I do. It's the side of you that always gets me to laugh. So don't ever change in that sense."
Ichika's confusion melted away and he smiled, "Got it."
"Ichika, could you also do me a favor?"
"Sure, what?"
"Would you please kiss me?" she requested.
"Kiss you?"
"Yes. Please, Ichika." she leaned closer to him while readying her lips.
Ichika drawn to Houki's lips, once again couldn't bear to deny her request. He puckered up himself and leaned in to her. Their lips made contact and the two kissed passionately.
As they did so, Houki dropped her towel leaving her body exposed. She wrapped her arms around Ichika causing both their bodies to press into each other.
Ichika while still lip locked with Houki thought, 'Oh my god, those are Houki's breasts pressing into my chest. Man they feel so nice.'
Houki was deep in thought as well, 'Ichika's chest feel so toned. Seems like our practice sessions isn't the only training he's been doing. I really like it.'
The two parted, and Ichika spoke, "Houki."
"Yes, Ichika?"
"That was great."
Houki smiled, "Yeah. It sure was. Ichika?"
"Hm?" Ichka suddenly felt his right hand taken by Houki's, and she planted his upon her breast.
"Can you feel my heartbeat?" she asked hopefully.
"Yes. I can feel it all right." Ichika answered, while trembling at the softness of her boob.
Houki smiled, "When it beats like this, it means I'm thinking of you."
"Thanks, Houki. I love you."
"I love you too." The two embraced each other as they relaxed in the bath never wanting to be apart.
'Best night ever.' the two thought simultaneously.
(And there you have it. First chapter featuring Ichika and his childhood friend Houki. These one shots aren't meant to be continuing from each other. Just scenarios. Don't miss next time where his next girl is Cecilia. See you until then.)