Chapter 2 - Feelings
Rima walked rather slowly to school the next day. Kusu-kusu kept telling her to walk faster, but Rima said it didn't really matter because it was pretty early. She knew that she was going to get to school in time, anyway.
" Rima! " Kusu-kusu complained. " You're walking too slow! At least go a little faster! "
" Kusu-kusu, " Rima replied in a calm voice. " How many times do I have to tell you, I'm not going to be late! It's pretty early, anyway! We'll get there in time. "
" You're too calm today, Rima, " Kusu-kusu muttered. She was right. Rima was acting strange earlier that day, too. She woke up extra early ( though she hated to ) and she ate her breakfast slowly. " Something's wrong, right Rima? "
Rima's cheeks turned slightly pink. She stopped walking and looked away. " N-no... nothing's wrong. Nothing... nothing at all! "
Kusu-kusu giggled. " Oh, Rima, you know I won't fall for that trick! " They continued walking. " At least tell me what's wrong! "
Rima sighed. " Fine then, Kusu-kusu, but promise me you won't tell ANYONE. And I mean it. Really, no one. "
" Okay! " Kusu-kusu agreed. " Now can you tell me? "
" Okay, okay... " Rima took a deep breath. " It's about Nagihiko. I feel so - "
" Ooh! You like Nagihiko, don't you Rima? " Kusu-kusu giggled uncontrollably.
" Kusu-kusu! " Rima's cheeks now turned red. " NO! Why would I like that cross-dressing liar, anyway? "
" You said it was about Nagihi- "
" Not in the way you think it is! It's just that I feel strange around Nagihiko. I feel... strange. "
" Oh, Rima, " Kusu-kusu was giggling again. " Is it because you like - "
" I do not like him, Kusu-kusu! " Rima's cheeks turned red again. " Seriously. "
" Fine, fine... sorry. Anyway, continue! "
" Umm... that was all I had to say. Anyway, we're almost there. And you'd better not tell anyone what we just talked about. Got that? "
" Okay, okay... "
Now they were at the gates of the middle school. Rima looked around for her friends. None of them were there yet. Of course, she thought. I'm early. Rima sighed. She decided to just wait for them. Besides, maybe she could find out about that strange feeling she had yesterday whenever she thought or looked at Nagihiko. But I definitely do not like him!
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Meanwhile, Nagihiko was afraid he'd be late for school. Nagihiko ran to school as fast as he could. He character changed with Rhythm to increase his speed, but he stopped after a few blocks because people were staring at him because he was super fast.
" Are you sure you don't want to character change with me again? " Rhythm asked as he flew alongside of Nagihiko with Temari.
" Definitely, " Nagihiko replied out of breath.
Temari and Rhythm both knew that something was wrong, even though Nagihiko only acted a tiny bit strange that morning.
" Let's ask him if something is wrong, " Rhythm whispered to Temari.
" But if we do that, then he'll definitely say that nothing is wrong, " Temari whispered back.
" Maybe we can just try, " Rhythm suggested.
" Okay, " Temari agreed.
" Nagihiko, " Temari asked. " Is there anything wrong? "
" Not really, " Nagihiko answered.
" Just tell us, man, " Rhythm said.
" Okay, then... " Nagihiko sighed. " But how did you know? "
" Dude, we're your Shugo Charas! We're supposed to know about your feelings. " Rhythm flew in front of Nagihiko. Temari followed.
" Just tell us, " Temari said. " It won't hurt to tell just your Shugo Charas about your feelings. "
" Okay, alright, " Nagihiko said nervously. " I... feel strange around Rima. I mean, I do kinda like her... but... this feeling is so... strange. It's like something is going to happen. Something about us. "
" Ohh... " Rhythm and Temari said at the same time.
" I won't tell anyone, " Rhythm promised. " How about you, Temari? "
" I won't tell, either, " Temari agreed.
" Okay, " Nagihiko said. I hope they really won't...
