A slight spoiler, but it doesn't tell you much.
"Sousuke Sagara… arent you planning on going out at all?"
Sousuke was in his apartment with Kurz and melissa (who was currently ignoring them), scoping around the records for any sign of trouble in Kanames apartment.
"No, why would I."
"Because its Kaname's birthday tomorrow…"
! Sousuke froze in his actions. (O_O) That was tomorrow?
"You forgot, didn't you…"
Sousuke stood up and grabbed the nearest rifle, and headed towards the door, without a word.
"Im heading out now." He spoke calmly.
"Do you have any idea what to get her?"
This sentence stopped Sousuke from walking any further out the door.
"You know shes not going to want special defense earrings or secret weapon shoes. You need to get something… real."
"Real?"
"Yeah. Let Kurz show you."
Kurz threw an arm over Sousuke and dragged him out the door. They headed down and out, into the clamoring streets of japan. Meanwhile, Kaname and Kyoko were in her apartment, talking about plans for the next day.
"Oh, so which dress are you going to wear?"
"Dress? I dunno, isn't just a skirt okay?"
"NO! Its your birthday! You have to look pretty so that Sousuke will confess to you!"
"O-kay… Wait, what!"
"You know you have feelings for him! Don't deny it!"
Kaname fell silent as a blush painted her face a light pink color, her eyes darted away from her interrogator.
SLAM! Kaname and Kyoko looked at the door. Kaname was praying Sousuke hadn't been listening in.
"And maybe you haven't noticed, but he has feelings for you too." Melissa stated, A cigarette in her mouth and a beer in her hand.
"I don't know… I cant ever tell with him. He never shows any emotion, its just hard to know what hes thinking! Then he goes and does something stupid!"
"He only does stupid things when hes around you, you know."
Kaname's anger subsided into curiosity. Kyoko only nodded in agreement, her hands folded and chest swelled with pride having someone else to confirm her hypothesis.
"Well, I wouldn't say only… But, He makes stupid tactical mistakes that normally he could have done rationally, but when youre the one in danger Kaname, he makes stupid choices."
"Yeah… but im just his mission. Im just another thing to follow around and protect. I mean, I know were friends, but honestly…" Kaname went into a soft smile. "I don't think he feels about me at all. I guess im just as stupid as he is… falling for a guy like him." Kaname stood up, and began walking towards her bedroom door, proceeding to turn the handle.
"Now, now. That's not what you really think." Melissa slurred out of her mouth, the beer taking effect after an evening of drinking. Kaname turned only halfway towards them, staring at the window nearby, but letting them know she would answer back.
"Is it?" Kaname asked, silencing the two with her eyes. Her sad lonely eyes, that were normally so cheerful and happy. It made Kyoko upset to see her this way.
"Now come on! Hes a guy for crying out loud! Of course it doesn't look like he likes you! Only playboys and normal guys say their feelings!"
"Kaname…" Melissa started. Kaname didn't bother to turn around. She was done with talking. "Did I ever tell you what really happened to that laptop we had?"
"The one where Kurz accidentally shot a giant hole through it when he was drunk?"
"No, I mean the real reason."
"… well then, no, I guess."
"Sousuke did that."
"Wha-."
"He was to be reassigned and was told he could no longer contact you in any way shape or form. In anger, he punched straight through the laptop when he saw that." (from season 3, the edge of heaven.)
Kaname fell silent, both confused and slightly startled. She stared into space off to her right, searching her mind for what this meant and what it would do.
"He really does care about you. I promise." Melissa said, as straightforward as she could. "Okay, now enough of Sousuke. I want to see what kind of get up you have for tomorrow." Kaname turned around, brightening into a smile.
"Oh, right!" With that she hopped back into her room, shutting the door. Kaname leaned against the back of the door for a few moments.
(They don't understand… unless Sousuke tells me himself… none of that will even matter. Because if he can't tell me… then even though I know how he acts… I wont be able to be with him.)
Melissa snuck up to Kyoko and began to whisper.
"So where are we meeting tomorrow?"
"I was thinking that nice place in the city…"
"you mean Eclaire's?"
"Yeah, that one. Its got a nice view and a balconey… plus that will give Sousuke a reason to behave like a gentleman and dress up all nice."
"I bet shes always wanted to see him dressed up sexy…"
"Do you think he would go that far?"
"Well force him. Kurz and I know how to get it done." The two smirked to each other.
"Were so evil." Kyoko giggled.
"Yes, but it's for a good cause." Finishing her sentence, she took the last sip of beer, and headed towards the door, and then yelled without a care in the world. "Whelp! Im outta here! See ya tomorrow, or whatever."
"Be careful! You're drunk! Don't get hit by a car! …again…" Kyoko waved nervously, and sighed, "Ohhhh… please don't do anything stupid…"
"Are you sure miss Chidori would like this?"
"Of course she would! Every girl likes this kind of pretty stuff!"
"Well, Kurz. I suppose I should get it then." As Sousuke went to pay, Kurz walked outside of the store and began to snicker loudly. This was going to be so funny tomorrow…
Sousuke walked up to the counter, when he saw something. Sparkly… He couldn't take his eyes off of it. That blue color matched perfectly with her hair… the way the droplet jewel was carved was both sharp and beautiful, with a sparkling happiness that seemed to radiate from it. It reminded him of her so much so… Was this what Kurt meant, by something real? Something that reminded him of Kaname, and not so much of himself? The temptation to get it was too much. He grabbed it, holding it carefully, and finally paid.
"Whos this for? Someone special?" Sousuke blushed.
"Well… yes. I think so."
"You think so? How devious. I wish I could see how this turns out." Sousuke looked confusedly at the woman, who was eyeing him devilishly. He quickly retreated out of the store.
Kurz was outside waiting for him, an idiotic smile still painted on his face, making people avoid him because he looked like he was about to rape someone. Sousuke walked out of the store, and Kurz put his straight face back on, pretending nothing was wrong.
"Ready?"
"Affirmative." The two began walking back down the street. After passing a few stores, Kurz suddenly complained he forgot something, and raced away, leaving sousuke on his own. Deeming it as nothing important, Sousuke continued to walk back to the apartment. The night air was cold but comforting, and he found it relieving to be on his own for a few minutes or so. No loud sounds, no yelling girls, not even a traffic blare horn. The sounds of night were all around. He had never experienced a silence such as this. Normally in combat, silence meant bad things, right before an attack, or trying to hide from further damage. Getting to his street, he saw Kanames light turn off across. She must be going to bed too. Finding the lights off, he walked inside, and stumbled into his room. He didn't realize how tired he was, as he collapsed on the bed. He stared into the darkness for a few moments, before his eyes finally drifted off to sleep.
