Authoress' Note : I realise that not too many people even read this fic *sobs quietly in a corner* So I never bothered to update it... But maybe it was my fault really. Or rather - it really was my fault. My summary sucks? The story's name sucks? (I blame reviewer Sugandha - she suggested it to me :P :P) But it isn't the name either. Maybe the first chapter is too short? I know, I like reading long chapters too.. Maintains the flow and what-not...

But I'm not here to crib about what a lost cause this story is :P

In fact, I'd like to thank Azure-Wulf for adding this story to her Alerts List... Gave me the inspiration to type this out! ^_^

Hope this makes up for me being such a sad little girl! :)

Chapter Two : Polaris

The drive was entirely silent. Each was lost in their own thoughts. Soon the Blue Enzo pulled up in front of a small inconspicuous cafe. Even in the setting sun it was reasonably filled.

She got ready to get out of the car when Yamato pulled her back. As their skins came in contact, they both felt a veritable tingle that made their hair stand on end. Surprised, Yamato snatched his hand back and Sora stared at him uncomprehendingly.

Neither had felt a sensation like that before and odd as it felt, they chose to ignore it. "Wait a sec." He whispered to her while pulling on a black beanie that hid his blond trademark hair and pulling on oversized sunglasses that covered more than half his face. A giggle escaped her lips. "What?" He asked apprehensively, suddenly self-conscious. "Why do you need to hide?" She asked pointedly, "Isn't fame and recognition what you live for?" He sighed and whispered "No." Before letting himself out and rushing to open her door as well. To her frown at that he replied with a smile and "No problem. Its the correct thing to do." She shrugged and followed him in after a short pause. He was standing in the entryway, waiting for her. Crooking a finger, he beckoned her to a secluded booth in a corner with just a couple of kids around. The wide window gave them a splendid view of the dark vermillion sky.

"Isn't it ironic," she said staring blankly at the sky, "how pollution, something so positively evil, can make something so beautiful?" He looked out too wonderingly as the waiter came to take their order. She ordered an iced tea and he a cappuccino.

"I didn't get you." He said as the waiter retreated to fetch their beverages.

She pointed first to the city with twinkling lights all around and then to the sky which had an unnatural dark orange hue. "It's called light pollution, Yamato."

The way she said his name made him sit up straighter. No one ever spoke to him of light pollution. Moreover- no one ever spoke his name like that.

"You're right. It is beautiful..." he stared out at the sky too, eventually piping up - "See that?" He pointed to a lone pinprick of hard, white light "Who can say whether it's a star or a planet?"

She concentrated on it for a while. Her lips pouting ever so slightly and eyes narrowed. She looked adorable with that faint furrowing of her eyebrows, Yamato found himself thinking. "Its a star!" She declared thoughtfully, tearing her gaze away and towards Yamato. He merely chuckled in response. She defended herself- "But stars the ones that twinkle as they are so much further away. A planet's light, on the other hand, is relatively constant. That twinkles so it's a..." she trailed off as he smiled lopsidedly.

"No." He explained, grinning like a little child, "You didn't take pollution into account. That's Venus."

"Oh..." she blushed and snapped back around to stare at the small planet. Yamato mused, thinking she didn't like being wrong and prepared himself as he was about to be argued with soon. "I didn't know that." She murmured dejectedly "I should probably write a book- 47 Ways To Ruin A First Impression." And sighed imperviously. He wasn't meant to hear it, but he still could.

"Why? What happened?" He asked, voice laced with worried concern. He honestly wanted to help. "Something wrong?" She eyed him patiently but with a nervous frown. "You can tell me, you know?... I might be able to help..." He suggested.

She smiled genuinely, "That is very helpful of you... and kind. But I feel you already have enough problems of your own, without me adding to your burden." He liked the way she spoke, even though she was being guarded and formal. At least she was talking.

He put on his most winsome smile, "You don't need to be so selfless. I can clearly see something is troubling you..." She felt a pang of apprehension and suspicion, 'Why?' She contemplated 'Why would a rockstar with his own issues want to help me out with my problems? Although he poses no immediate threat- I can't fathom why he'd bother. What does he see in me?'

Yamato let out a muted sigh. She was not going to be easy. Trying a different route, he went on- "If it comforts you then- helping solve your problems will help me get my mind off my own. You'll be helping me out too. Fair exchange."

For a fleeting moment her eyes filled with doubt, then she frowned. Finally she decided to ask what was on her mind, "Why do you want to help me?"

His lips twitched then steadied, "I honestly don't know." He admitted. "But something compels me to. Makes me want to..." he trailed off unsurely, "Trust? Me?"

Oddly, she understood exactly. Even she had a mutual feeling wherein she liked him and wanted to help too. And of course she trusted him. He would not do anything. If he had wanted to he would have done so much earlier. He had had ample opportunity after all. But he'd stayed good. 'Sometimes,' she thought 'I feel it is wrong to trust and believe people so easily. Having been hurt and abused so many times, I should know. But its just so easy to trust him...' "Yes." She beamed.

Yamato was taken aback. The girl was an enigma. One minute so closed and the next- trusting him and smiling with even those twinkling, shiny eyes. 'Maybe shes under a lot of stress... Or maybe its PMS time... Or worse! She could be schizophrenic! Nah. Shes just carrying a lot of baggage. She doesn't show it, but the insides... there's a lot going on there. And her problems are niggling at her more than mine are at me...'

"Let's play a game." She blurted suddenly. Yamato flinched, 'Now that's unexpected.' "What about your problems?" 'Yeah. PMSing. Definitely.'

She bit her lower lip and began explaining- "See, one of us states his or her puzzle or dilemma or problem and the other tries giving solutions till a plausible or feasible option is arrived at. Then that person states his or her situation and the procedure repeats." Yamato looked at her incredulously. Then realised he was staring when her cheeks started turning pink.

"O-okay... sounds good." He stuttered. This girl was truly a mystery.

"So you start... Whats on your mind?" She queried lightly.

He thought for a while then remembered contemplating whether or not to sell his Q7 and go in for a Panamera instead. He decided to ask that. She probably wouldn't know a thing but hey! At least he set the ball rolling!

"Hmm." She looked deep in thought as stared out at Polaris. "The Q7 as far as I remember is a guzzler. The Panamera would be more economical. Also- you said you're the only one driving around in it anyway so that works. Plus you only carry the bass, which doesn't take too much boot space. Panamera specs were phenomenal but my memory fails me... I can't exactly compare the two. I'm sorry.

"But if it were solely my decision then I'd pick the Panamera. And no- not because it looks good... but its the fastest to get to 100 in its segment... Wait, my friend's brother is a car dealer... I'll call him?"

He hesitated - she was being helpful but he wasn't really in the mood to talk to someone else. "Uh... its late so maybe not..."

She looked out at the sky and grinned sheepishly. "You're right... hehe... How about I give you his number instead?" Yamato voiced his approval and scribbled out a number on the nearest tissue paper.

"Alright, now that that's settled- Your turn! Go on. Shoot." He grinned.

I would like to thank KoumiLoccness, cali-chan, Sugandha, UPDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAE SO and lolcatz for their reviews ^_^
And to all those guys who added this to their favourites and/or Alerts list! And a special thank you to Azure-Wulf ^_^

A new chapter should be out soon... I've finished writing it... So just badger me in case you want it and I've decided to sleep or something. I work best under pressure ^^"

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