Author's Note : This the first of the one-shots I mentioned, this one focuses on Lisa's point of view when Tatsuya chooses her. This is completely non-canon in terms of my other fanfic, but's nice to use different points of view and see how things might of gone if a different choice is made. If you haven't read my other fanfic, Runa is OC character I've made up for the purposes of that story.

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Anteros, Requited Love

A What-If One-Shot

Lisa's POV

After her Persona dematerialised, she found herself back in the Taurus Room. The battle realm has gone. Her eyes rested on the sight of crystal skull, but she barely noticed it over her own rapid heartbeat. Lisa could not believe everyone saw that. Tatsuya found out about parts of her life that she had never been ready to reveal, and she had basically confessed her undying love for him. What would he think of me? He probably won't even bat an eyelid, I've seen him looking at Maya. Big Sis, she is kind, beautiful, experienced and the most optimistic person I have ever met. Also her Persona is Artemis, who is the twin of Apollo in Greek myths. Apollo also just happens to be Tatsuya's Persona. Geez, I've been spending far too much time with Runa. Oh no… she's going to hate me after what my Shadow and…

She shook her head clear of thoughts. The only way to move forward was to approach the situation head on. She spun around, and her breath was taken when she met Tatsuya's eyes. She, Lisa, immediately wanted to spin back around, but she took a breath to gain her composure.

"Tatsuya… Don't worry about what I said earlier. I just had to speak my mind," Lisa assured him. She paused trying to gauge his reaction, but his face was as stoic as ever. Most of the time what went on in his head was a completely mystery to her, then again… That was part of his appeal. She met his eyes again and continued with a nervous joke. "I don't want to be a drag on you… Aha-ha… Not the best time to bring this up, is it?"

Lisa cringed internally, why did I have to go and say that!?

Tatsuya shrugged and got out his lighter in an autonomic gesture. He flipped the lid open and closed. The familiar cling of the lighter seemed to have an important meaning to him. Lisa's eyes drifted over to Jun, Tatsuya's best friend in childhood. The boy had feelings for her Chingyan, she wasn't blind, but… Was it possible that Tatsuya liked Jun back?

Lisa stretched out her fingers by her side as she waited for Tatsuya to say something, anything. She saw Tatsuya's lips part and her breath was suddenly caught in her throat. What would he say? That is, if he will say anything at all.

"Lisa, I'm glad you feel that way," Tatsuya told her.

She nodded. It was inevitable that he'll pick someone else… Wait, what did he say? Oh my… Did he?

"Huh…? Really…?" She gasped and felt her cheeks grow hot. Aiyah! Was this actually happening? Did he really say that, or is this a dream? Or joke… No, despite being a bit of insensitive at times, in his heart Tatsuya's a big softie. There's no way would he get my hopes up like that… So then this means….

Lisa closed her eyes and said to her Chingyan. "I'm gonna hold you to that, you know…" Her eyes stung and she laughed anxiously. "Ah… Aha-hah! I'm so happy that I'm getting a little misty-eyed… E-Eh-eh-eh…"

Eikichi whistled and then he commented about Lisa to Tatsuya. "She's as passionate as ever. It's tough being a ladykiller, isn't it?"

"…" Tatsuya closed eyes and made action that appeared to indicate he was counting to ten.

"Hah-ha… Lisa's still as blunt as I remember her to be…" Jun reflected with a hint of bitterness.

"Seriously! That was one hell of a confession… Even I was blushing!" Maya exclaimed.

"Er… WHAT!? LISA! YOU CHOSE HER! Huh? I didn't even consider the possibility… When did you get feelings for Lisa-senpai?" Runa was dumbstruck.

"RUNA! IT'S NOT THAT SURPRISING, IS IT!?" Lisa felt a vein in her head throb. she couldn't believe Runa didn't even think she had a chance. The nerve of that girl…

Tatsuya reminded his sister. "Runa, you know that I actually gotten to know Lisa quite well because of you being her friend. Don't you?"

"Oh… Yeah… Huh… Still I'm shocked," Runa vaguely replied. Then looked to Lisa with an apologetic expression. "I'm so sorry, Senpai." She even bow. Dammit it…

"Runa-chan…" Lisa felt herself being at wit's end with her kohsi. She was hopeless, but she was at times she is was priceless. Lisa thought back and recalled Runa's reaction. A chuckle escaped Lisa's mouth. "Runa-chan, you should of seen your face… Aha-ha!"

"Heh," Runa nervously scratched her cheek and her shoulders slumped.

A smirk found it's way to Tatsuya's lips which made Lisa smile as well. This amazing guy who she had a crush on since 10 years ago chose her over Maya and Jun. This was literally the best day of her entire life despite everything else that had happen.

Lisa turned toward Maya and Jun. She warned them, just in case they tried to steal Tatsuya from her later. "Just so you two know, I'm not letting a mopey guy nor an old lady get the best of me!"

"Oooh, are you declaring war? I'm not going down without a fight!" Maya countered.

Jun's eyes darted off to the side looking around for a way to change the topic. His eye locked onto something behind Lisa. She looked over her shoulder and saw the glowing yellow-gold crystal skull. Jun gestured to the skull and said. "Now… Shall we…?"

Lisa nodded and nearly skipped to pedestal where the earth crystal skull laid in wait. When the crystal skull registered Lisa's approach, it proclaimed. "I am the skull of everlasting earth… If my slumber is disturbed, water will run rampant and wind will have no destination…"

Lisa grabbed the skull and spun around. "All done! C'mon, let's be going to the next temple!"

The others all agreed and headed toward the door. She moved to follow them, but she felt someone staring at her. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw her beloved Tatsuya. She felt that she was invincible and that nothing could stop her. If she had to guess, she would suggest that it was the power of requited love that made her feel the way she did. She hoped she would never lose this amazing sensation as Tatsuya walked by her side.

Well, that was fun to write, I hope it was just as fun to read, but either way thanks for reading it. I honestly really like this pairing of Lisa X Tatsuya, I like when the underdog wins and Lisa was my default pairing for Tatsuya if no one had voted on poll. Although lately Jun x Tatsuya has been growing on me a lot.

The next one-shot will when Tatsuya picks Maya.