Misaki P.O.V

I work at Card Capital. My uncle owns the place and I wanted to earn some money so now I am stuck working at the shop after school. I start to read my book again and soon I was at the most suspenseful part. I am so absorbed in the book that I almost don't hear a raven haired dudes scream of indignation as he lost… almost. My eyes snap up and I see said raven and a brunet with brown eyes watching an emotionless brunet with vivid green eyes walk out. The raven starts to scream something but I cut him off saying, "No screaming in the store. Shut up or get out."

The raven shuts up and I drift back into the suspenseful plotline of my book when a boy says, "Hey are any of your regulars as good as this guy?"

My eyes once again snap up and I answer the blonde's question, "I don't know and I don't care." The blonde boy's grey eyes flash and I roll my eyes and try to go back to my book.

The blond then announces, "If she can't decide who is the best then I will and Kai I think you're the best." I look up at the brunet boy who is apparently named Kai and back to the blonde. Kai looks at the blonde then surprisingly at me. Our eyes meet for a split second and then his flicker away.

Then the raven haired monkey started to yell loudly at the blonde and I narrow my eyes angrily, "Shut up or get out!" The raven haired boy and the blonde started arguing but Kai just got up and walked towards the door. When he got to the door he looked back towards me and the fighting boys then walked out onto the street.

I turn towards the three boys and shout, "Get. Out. Now!" The blonde nods and walks out like a carefree person but the raven haired boy is freaking out. I glare at him and finally his friend drags him out of the store. I keep reading my book until closing time and then I head up to me and uncle Shin's apartment.

As I drift off to sleep I think of a certain pair of green eyes. In the morning I make toast and tea and head to school. School is boring as usual. We are getting into testing month and everyone is freaking out. I sigh heavily when I see the five text books that I need to take home and stuff them all into my backpack. I walk out of school and walk home. When I get home I see Shin waiting for me and he says, "You have to go straight to the store to work because I have to pick up a shipment. Just leave your backpack behind the counter and take it up later."

I look over the top of my book at the store. I see various Vanguard battles happening but finally my eyes rest on a group of the four boys from yesterday and one more. The blonde boy that asked about my 'regulars', the brunet boy that hung out with the raven haired one, and the black haired loudmouth are all watching a match between the emotionless brunet boy, Kai, and a new blue haired boy. I let out a sigh of complete boredom and turn my eyes back towards the book.

I feel eyes on me and my eyes lazily scan the room until they fall on Kai and his green eyes; which did I forget to mention were on me. He realizes I caught him looking at me and his eyes drop back to the Vanguard game sort of sheepishly. I smile softly and then the cat swats my hand. I frown and look down at the cat and see him giving me the kitty rendition of the puppy dog eyes. I look at the clock and sure enough it is time for his mid-afternoon snack… and mine. I pout and say, "But kitty we have to stay in the shop until Shin gets back."

The cat meows pitifully and I try to start reading my book again. Ten minutes and twenty pages later Shin gets back. I immediately stand and say, "Our mid-afternoon snack."

Shin nods and me and the cat walk outside. I eat and so does the cat; it is delicious. Then we walk back inside the shop and I sit back down at my post. I look over at the battle between Kai and the blue haired boy only to watch Kai lose. I watch as the raven haired boy jumps up and yells, "Good job Aichi!"

The blue haired boy, Aichi, replies, "Thanks Morikawa!" I look over at Kai and see him smiling softly at Aichi. I raise an eyebrow and shake my head.

Shin walks up behind me and says, "You can go upstairs now. Assisticat and I can take care of the store." I smile at him and grab my slightly unzipped bulging backpack. Then I start to walk out only to have the loser Morikawa ram into me from behind. My backpack goes flying from my hand and unzips all the way; my five heavy textbooks flying out of it and hitting the floor with loud thuds. Then I follow my textbooks in their descent and hit the floor with a bang that echoed in the suddenly silent shop.

I groan and sit up. The loser is still standing and has the nerve to smirk down at me. I growl, "That was on purpose wasn't it?" Then I give him my best glare and watch as he pales slightly.

He starts to speak but Aichi beats him to it, "He is so sorry!"

I let out an exasperated sigh and stand up without a word. I silently go pick up my backpack and then I walk towards one of my books. I pick it up and shove it angrily into my bag. I turn to go get another but instead I see Kai standing in front of me with one of my books in his hand. He gives me it and goes to pick up another; I pick up a different one and then another. I turn to walk to get another but Kai already has the other two. He gives them both to me with a small smile and says, "I'm Kai."

I smile back, "I'm Misaki. Thanks for picking up my books."

He glances over at Morikawa and asks, "Since the loser won't ask; I will. Are you okay?"

I laugh softly at his obvious dig at the loser and answer semi-truthfully, "Yeah I'm fine." Then I lug my backpack onto my shoulder and start to walk out the door.

I am out the door when I feel a light tap on my shoulder. I turn and see Kai standing behind the blonde boy. The blonde boy smirks and says, "Hey you forgot your book!"

I take the book from him and say, "Hi… I'm Misaki. What would your name happen to be?"

The blonde answers, "Miwa!" I grab my book and try to shove it into my backpack but it isn't cooperating. Finally I get it in a zip up the bag as far as it would go.

Kai coughs lightly and Miwa and I look up at him curiously. He opens his mouth and softly says, "Would you like some help with that bag?"

Miwa looks flabbergasted and Kai's cheeks had gone slightly red so I nod and answer, "Yes… thank you." Kai smiles at me and hefts my backpack onto one of his shoulders.

Miwa looks from me to him then smiles softly, "I should be going now." Then he leaves and I turn my gaze back to Kai. I see his beautiful green eyes looking at me and I blush lightly. Wait beautiful? God I never realized how attractive he was.

Kai is looking at me with a concerned look in his eyes and he asks, "Are you sure you're okay?" The he puts his hand that isn't holding my bag on my arm and looks me in the eyes.

I nod and start walking towards the entrance to our home. I open the door and walk inside while Kai waits outside hesitantly. I notice and say, "Come in!"

He walks inside and follows me up the stairs to our kitchen where he dumps my bag on the table. Then he looks at me and I ask, "Do you want something to eat or drink?" Then I give him a small smile.

His eyes grow unfocused and I walk up to him and rest my hand on his shoulder. He blinks and looks at me with a slight blush covering his face. He answers, "Can I have some tea?" I nod and go to get him some tea.