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Takishima Kei tried to concentrate on his work for his family's company, while commotion emitted from every corner of the greenhouse. Akira was yelling at Tadashi for eating Hikari's cookies, Jun and Megumi were practicing an opera piece together, and Hikari was fawning over Ryuu's chirping parakeet. Not that all this wasn't typical, but Takishima needed to finish his report before his father had to come rat him out.

Suddenly, Hikari came into Takishima's direct view.

"Takishima! Are you going to class?"

"I don't need it, Miss Rank Two."

Hikari reddened, but walked away to avoid any further discussion. Ever since the scenario, in England, three weeks ago, a layer of awkwardness had settled over the two rivals. If possible, Takishima had fallen even deeper in love with the raven haired girl, but Hikari didn't seem to notice and wasn't affected. At the thought of her density, Takishima's typing increased with such forceful pressure, everyone that was left in the greenhouse could hear the clicks resonating throughout the room.

Akira and Tadashi decided to take their violent dispute to the kitchen to avoid Takishima's outrage. Jun and Megumi had already left to go home, and Ryuu was the only one left along with his furious friend.

"You still haven't told her directly, have you?"

"What do you think?" Takishima asked rhetorically. With that, he shut his laptop and placed it in his bag. He bid Ryuu "good bye", and left to go find Hikari.

Takishima wondered around the school hallway to find his love talking with the student council president. Not only were they talking, but Hikari was actually smiling at the latter, and of course, the blue haired boy was basking in her grin. Immediately, Takishima was furious and grabbed hold of Hikari's arm to stop her, while the blubbering boy kept talking without noticing he was walking alone.

A moment of silence passed between them. Hikari stared questioningly while Takishima's eyes were shielded by his bangs. He hesitated before looking directly into her eyes.

"We need to talk, Hikari."

Hikari looked like she was about to say something, but nodded her head and shut her mouth. Takishima lead her out of the building while still grasping her arm, leaving Hikari to trip after him. He dragged her into his tinted black car and ordered the chauffer to drive them to Hikari's house. They drove off in silence and the awkwardness was palpable.

Upon arriving to her house, Hikari noticed none of her family was home. Takishima lead her through the house gate, but stopped at the doorstep. He turned to face her before speaking firmly.

"Do you remember what happened in England? Do you remember the challenge and the agreement we settled?"

Hikari nodded, but was blushing intensely. "I-I'm sorry, I haven't kept my end of the agreement yet."

"You don't have to keep the agreement if it makes you feel uncomfortable," Takishima said quietly. "I just wanted to clarify the situation and have our relationship return to normal, since we haven't had a challenge since the last three weeks."

When Hikari didn't say anything and averted her eyes downward, the brown haired boy stepped back and decided it was time to leave her alone.

Maybe I shouldn't have asked her. Takishima turned around disappointedly, but before he could take another step, a hand caught his sleeve, causing him to stop.

Hikari's blushing face looked up at him and was about to say something, but faltered.

She took a breath, "I'll finish our bet. We did agree our feelings were mutual before and after you left for England, so I don't mind!"

She had a slight grin on her beautiful face, and Takishima couldn't help but mirror her expression. He leaned in to whisper something, and kissed her forehead before he left. Hikari stayed frozen in place until his car had turned a corner.

"You never fail to surprise me, Hikari."

Author's Note: Hi, this is my first story! Please comment if you have any suggestions, requests, etc. Thank You!