First multi-chap fic! yay!

Chapter 1

I sat in the same spot that day, 'working,' and half-hoping she'd notice me today.

If only.

She was rather focused in the novel she was reading, "Skip Beat" I think it was. Whatever the case, I always came to the library during study hall. Not that I had anything productive to do here. She was the only thing that occupied my mind at the moment. Oh, who was I kidding! She occupied my conscious mind at any given moment of the day and I can bet that she probably also flitters around my subconscious in the night. Not that I would admit it, especially not to Yu-My thoughts were interrupted when a voice spoke right next to my ear, startling me.

"You know, you should probably talk to her rather than gaze and daydream about her all day."

"I'm NOT daydreaming about her," I said hotly, embarrassed that I was caught. "Besides, don't you have something better to do than tease me, Yuki?"

"The most popular new-guy is madly in love but can't make a move on his lady. How could I resist?" he asked with that irritating grin that only seemed to widen at my scowl, if possible. "Just do it already! Geez!"

"You know, I get the feeling that you just enjoy torturing me," I said, narrowing my eyes. "I don't know if I want to rid you of your entertainment."

He scoffed. "Rather than that, you can just admit that you're too much of a chicken! I mean, didn't you say that you used to play with her when you were little? Use that to start a conversation with her."

"That was ages ago! I've moved across the ocean and back, Yuki. I've spent 10 years in the U.S.! I'm not the same innocent little boy I was then. I highly doubt that she remembers me from back then, let alone recognize me! Besides, what am I supposed to say? Hi, do you remember when we played together 10 years ago in our diapers?!" I finished my rant, looking at him expectantly. 'I've changed too much. I don't deserve her.'

"Calm down! I was just suggesting a way for you to get to know her since it seems like she might not even know you exist.I mean, I recognized you after those years! SO can she," he muttered, annoyed.

I sighed. "Barely! You only recognized because I told you who I was. We've known each other longer. And better. I know you mean well, but I don't want to look like an idiot." 'Well she wouldn't this new me. Nobody likes the person I've become.'

"You can never look like an idiot, Kuoonnnn," Ruriko piped in. "What are you talking about anyways?" She tried to give him a pretty smile while rapidly batting her eyelashes.

'Its a surprise her eyelids don't fall off.' "Nothing. Don't you have something better to do than talk to us?," I snapped. "What are you doing in the library anyways? I don't see what you would be doing anything here." I narrowed my eyes. 'She doesn't have enough brains to have an intelligent conversation. What is she bothering me in here for.'

She scoffed, insulted. "I was here to invite you to the party Mimori and I are holding tonight at her place. You know what, I'll just forget this if you come."

I sighed, exasperated. "I don't think tonight, okay? It's still a school night anyways," I said, giving off a 'gentlemanly' smile that I hoped she would take. I had promised my dad that he would behave here, and if it meant holding my true nature from the rest of the world, my would do it. I don't want to give my parents than I already have.

Ruriko practically melted at the smile, forgetting the previous insult. "Uhh-ummm yea… totally understand," she said, dreamily, as she hurried away.

"Sheesh! You could've held off… It's only going to make things difficult for you with her in the future, you know," Yuki put in, flabbergasted at the scene.

"Yeah well, I tried not to loose my temper and this is what happens!" I sighed. "But whatever, she's the least of my worries."

Just then, the bell sounds, signaling the end of the period. I was surprised that so much time had already gone by.
"Time's up lover boy, you've stared at her long enough. Its time to go to class."
I, by this time, have realized that it was better to keep my mouth shut than retort the teasing.
"Oh I almost forgot! You can keep staring at her next period too! She's in the same class right? How lucky of you!" He grinned like a boy who got his favorite toy.

"I don't need you to remind me for the millionth time which periods I have with her," I muttered under my breath.

"What was that?"

"Nothing. I'm going to class now. Bye," I said as I hurried away.

Yukihito laughed as he walked the opposite way towards his class.

Please review and let me know what you think!