Waiting Outside the Lines
Rima Touya x Senri Shiki

Summary: Rima had been called a lot of things—heartless, cold, boring, calculating, annoying, and manipulative. All work and no play. Until Senri came back into her life. All of a sudden, he was her all-fun boss. The lover of women would suddenly become a monster whenever they meet. She had no idea why he could love all women except for her. And to think the man proposed to marry and court her when they were young. SxR. AU.

Rated: M (Some few lemon moments)

A/N: Hello!~ I'm back! Phew. It's been like 2 or 3 years since I've written and updated a few of my works. I really missed writing and typing. Right now, I know I have a lot of works piled up and yet here I am starting another one. Gomen nee minna, to all my beloved readers for my sudden MIA (missing in action) these past 2 years… it's been hell. Yup, but now I'm in my last year and graduating soon so I've got more or less free time. Well… I'll shut up for now and continue with this new story. This story was inspired by a pocketbook I recently read by Sofia Francesca. Please do enjoy reading.

DISCLAIMER: I don't owe anything! You hear me? All I own is this plot! My laptop! And of course my dog. :) enjoy reading everyone. :3

-=SxR=-

PROLOGUE

Loud voices and laughter could be heard from the yard of a large mansion. It was a celebration for Rima Touya's birthday. But despite the happy atmosphere, the celebrant wasn't there. She was in her haven, a tree house in their backyard, together with her favorite playmate Senri Shiki. From afar, they could see their parents happily chatting with one another.

"Rima! We're only three years apart now. You're 10 while I'm 13." Her closest friend said happily with a boyish grin.

She couldn't help smiling back. "Yes, that's right. But how many was that again?" She teased.

He held her hands and counted with her fingers. "Like this."

She couldn't help giggling. "Senri, did you know? My teacher said that when a girl and boy hold hands they become couples."

"Really? That's okay since I want to be Rima's boyfriend. When we've become adult, I'll court you. You'll be the only girl I'll court."

Rima's amethyst eyes widened. "Hontou ni? But right now, there are already three boys in my class who wants to court me to be their girlfriend."

"Don't allow them to. I'm the only person allowed to court you Rima."

"Why?"

Senri looked directly in her eyes. "Just promise me. You won't be courted by anyone other than me." Then he took her hands and held it tightly. "Also, no one's allowed to hold your hands except for me."

"Why?"

"That's because you're going to be my girlfriend."

"You'll be my boyfriend? Even now?"

"Yes! And soon, when we're old enough. We'll marry one another." He gently smiled at her.

"Just like my mom and dad?"

"Just like my mom and dad too. "

"But aren't you going to the States soon? You'll be leaving me behind… how can that be so?" She asked him sadly.

He pinched her nose. "Don't worry. It'll be quick. I won't be away for too long, I promise you. I'll be back before you know it. Then, when I come back we'll be together."

Her smile returned. "Really? You promise?" She raised her pinky finger.

He raised his smallest finger and entwined it with hers. "I promise."

Then after that, his face went closer and kissed her cheek.

続く. (To be continued)

A/N: Prologue done. What do you think? _ this could be a one shot, eh? Hehehhe… lols. But sadly, I have something else in store for them. Heheh… something more exciting. (evil grin)

Yuuki: Hey are we going to appear here?

Me: Do you want to?

Yuuki: YES!

Me: Me still gonna think if I'll continue—

Yuuki: Please review minna and convince this stupid lazy author to continue writing! :3 See you! XD