Yo! This is my first ever Shugo Chara fanfiction and of course I'm gonna start out with my favourite pairing from the show: Rimahiko! ;) Happy reading~

Rima sipped her tea in true Queen fashion – her head held high, eyes closed and a pinkie out. A sudden disruption in the peaceful environment called The Royal Garden, however, caused Rima's eyes to snap open and slide sideways towards the door, narrowing in mild irritation. She set down her cup of tea and addressed said disruption, "What do you want?"

"Now, now, Rima-chan. No need to get aggressive.." She could practically hear the grin in his voice. Rolling her eyes, Rima swivelled her chair to face her sworn enermy. "Fujisaki, how many times have I told you not to call me that? Does it look like we're on good terms?"

"Well, no, but we certainly could be, Rima-chan! I on the other hand, have no objections with you calling me by my name, you know," Nagihiko smiled. "I just wanted to ask if you needed help with all those paperwork. I know how hard a Queen's life can get."

"Yup, you sure would," Rima sneered. "I'll take you up on that offer. The earlier this pile of paper rids itself, the sooner I get to go home." Nagihiko only smiled, a hint of sadness shining in his eyes and Rima wasn't sure she saw it; it had flashed by so quickly. Dismissing the uncomfortable feeling in her gut, she took two-third of the stack of papers she had left and passed it to the Fujisaki.

Raising a brow, Nagihiko smirked. "Quick to take advantage of me already, huh, Rima-chan?" Yet, he knew that if it was for her, he'd have no objections.

"Got a problem with that, cross-dresser? Now quit bothering me and finish it."

"So cold.. Is it so wrong that I just want to talk to you?" Nagihiko gave a half smile. To Rima, his smile was charming and she struggled to keep the blush that was threatening to caress its way up her cheeks, down.

"W-what on earth are you talking about? First you bother me and now you're yapping nonsense. Fujisaki, is there something wrong with you today?" Rima feigned concern, reaching a hand to his forehead, and hoping he didn't catch her stutter.

At her contact, Nagihiko's face bloomed red and he relished in the rare feeling of her willingly touching him. It's not just today, Rima... You drive me insane everyday. I wish you knew. You're so near, yet so far. Will I ever get past your sky-high defences?

Rima jerked back in surprise. She could feel the heat rolling off him in waves. "Wow. I only said that to mock you, but I never expected it'd be true. You have a fever or something? Not that I care, of course.."

That hurt. He knew she didn't care, but it still hurt. She never, would, anyways. "No, nothing wrong, Rima-chan. Thank you." The sincerity in his voice threw her off. There it was again. Recently, Nagihiko had been acting strange. He had always been strange but this was just.. Different. It was as if something had changed. Something from their usual routine of throwing insults at one another. But what?

"Look. If you really are unwell, then just go home. This was originally for me, anyway." Always so kind. Always lending a helping hand.

Nagihiko smiled. "I really did mean it when I said I wanted to talk to you, Rima-chan. I'll stay." Rima huffed.

"Fine. Whatever you say. Get to it."

There was a moment of silence. 'Na na na na na, batman!' Rima blushed and swiped her phone. Flipping it open, she saw the name Hinamori Amu as the caller and pressed the green answer button. "Hello?"

"Hey, Rima-chan! Just wondering if you wanted to join the sleepover at Yaya's house come Saturday evening. The only other person I haven't yet called is Nagihiko. Eveyone else has agreed; Utau, Kukai and the pervy-cat included." Rima stole a glance at Nagihiko and found him scribbling away, neatly, on a piece of paperwork.

"Sure, Amu. Fujisaki is actually with me right now.. I could help you ask him, if you'd like." At this, Nagihiko perked up to stare at her.

"OH? What's he doing over there? Ahem, I mean, that'd be great, Rima-chan!" Amu quickly got back into her Cool 'N Spicy attitude.

Ignoring Amu's first question, Rima turned to the boy in question. "Fujisaki. Everyone's having a sleepover tomorrow. Yaya's house. You coming?"

Nagihiko smiled. "If you're going, then so am I." Tossing him a withering glance, she turned her attention back to her phone.

"He's in."

"Great! You know what to pack. See you guys!" Click.

"Fujisaki, could you not with the cheesy lines?"

"I might, if you call by my name, Rima-chan." Grr. He was teasing her!

Not one to be outdone, "FINE. Nagihiko." She practically purred, his name rolling off her tongue like silk. "Better?"

"A lot," He winked through his pink-tinted cheeks. Rima thought he looked pretty cute. Gosh, what am I thinking?

They quickly finished off the required work with minimal talk, courtesy of Rima, and headed home.

Rima sauntered out of the school gate, Nagihiko hot on her heels. "Shall I walk you home? It's getting late and your mum might get worried." True, she concluded, albeit somewhat reluctant yet secretly ecstatic. Just a little though.

"I'll call and let her know." Pulling out her phone, she dialled her mum.

"Sweetheat, are you on the way home right now? I'm so sorry but I'm too busy with work to pick you up!" As always.

"Yes, mama. I was actually calling to inform you that one of my.. friends, will be walking me home today." She thought she heard a "I wish it was everyday" behind her.

"That's great, honey! Be safe. I'll see you later." Click.

"Oh so I'm your friend now, am I?" A cheeky grin was plastered on his face.

"Stuff it, Nagihiko," She grumbled. His grin was replaced by a satisfied smile. She was sticking to his name.

"Come on." He stayed put. Rima tossed him an incredulous look.

"Hello? Are you coming?" Another grin.

"What. Didn't you say you wanted to walk me home!" No reply.

"Ugh! Oh my dear god, spare me.." Clearly, this was amusing Nagihiko to no end. Grabbing his wrist, Rima started dragging him down the road. "Am I going to have to do this the whole way?"

Just as she was about to go on another round of, "Oh my dear god, spare me," She felt the wrist in her hand twist to become a hand. Nagihiko's hand.

"Nope!" He smiled and fell into step with her. Rima was speechless. Literally. Clearly, this guy had to be admitted into an asylum. She would see to that soon.

Shaking her head, Rima decided that it was just not worth arguing with Nagihiko this round. Unbeknownst to them both, they had already neared her house. Rima's eyes widened in concealed surprise. How had she not noticed? They said, "Time flies when you're having fun." She wanted to scoff. Chatting with Nagihiko was fun? Whoever said that must've been out of their mind, though a small voice in the back of her head whispered that she knew, the only person she was kidding… was herself.

Stopping in front of her house door, she turned to Nagihiko. "..Thanks for walking me back," Rima mumbled, her eyes cast downwards to the right.

"Anytime, Rima-chan." A sad smile. He didn't want to leave.

Rima nodded. "Well, bye." She started walking to her door when she felt a tug on the hand she hadn't realised still held his.

"Wait!"

Eyebrows rising and disappearing behind her bangs, Rima looked to Nagihiko in question only to find herself crushed in a bear hug. She gasped in surprise, but Nagihiko was already speeding away.

I did it..

W-what did he..

Both were sporting blushes as they headed off to their respective homes. Tomorrow would be interesting.

Wew, I'm on a roll today. Second story I'm publishing, even though it's only a chapter each! I had planned for this to be a one-shot but.. I might continue. I guess. Sorry if it was weird and typical! Sorta thought everything up well typing, so… Yeah. Grammar mistakes might appear here and there, pardon me! Constructive criticism appreciated! J Favourite, follow, review!