Author's Note: The first couple chapters of Incapable Love have been quite short. The next few chapters will be longer, I promise! :D

"Rester, we've been looking for hours now, I don't think I'll find a girl." Near sat on the hot sidewalk, twirling a lock of his white hair in agitation. Rester looked down at the boy with sympathetic eyes.

"Don't look so glum. Even though you aren't having the best of luck, you always need to look confident. Just in case you're confidence attracts a lovely lady."

Near glared up at his assistant, trying to sort through his words and try and find a reason within them to rise from the ground and continue his search. He found none.

From the corner of his eye, Rester noticed a cluster of girls approaching them.

"Near! Get up! Look! Girls!"

"I don't think it'll work."

"Near!"

Suddenly, Near felt Rester's large hands rest under his arms and lift him up. Near felt like a child being held up in front of a crooning parent.

"Put me down!" Near growled at Rester. He smirked and gently rested Near onto his feet. Slouching, Near tried his best to make his face a mask of confidence. As expected, the girls didn't notice him and continued on their way, giggling and squealing. Near groaned and leaned against the side of a nearby ramen shop. Rester ran a hand through his fading blonde hair and looked back at Near. Knowing that he was not willing to continue his search, he let Near resume his position on the ground. Rester scanned the crowded streets, looking for an eligible candidate. No one.

"Well, there's a girl, she's a bit young, but I suppose she could do--"

"Excuse me?"

Rester heard a soft voice behind him. He turned his attention from the girl across the street to see another girl, about fourteen, looking down at Near. He seemed to be looking back at the girl with some sort of shock and wonder. The girl had layered black hair that was tied in low, messy pigtails. She wore a navy and red school uniform and held a book in her hands. Her electric blue eyes were filled with worry as she gazed at Near.

"Are you alright?" She asked feebly. Near slowly nodded and stood. He was a head taller than she, although he was quite short himself. He looked down at her petite figure and she smiled softly at him, exposing a mouthful of sparkling white teeth. Rester heard Near gasp at her appearance and slowly, he smiled himself. For the first time, in all his career, Rester saw Near's own perfect teeth.

"I'm Katsumi Soubi. I'm a freshman at the high school down the road. I advanced a grade two years ago." She fluttered her eyelashes as she admired Near. He nodded, continuing to stare longingly at her. Rester grinned when he noticed Near was trying to find his own voice.

"The boy's done it. He's found a girl and fallen head-over-heels for her."

"I'm Na—Near. I'm fifteen and the founder of the SPK; Special Provision for Kira."

"Oh! That's really something! It's nice to meet you...Near." She held back a small giggle as she shook his pale hand. Rester slowly moved away, positioning himself between a bus stop and a group of businessmen. He watched as Katsumi and Near chatted. Near's face lit up as he expressed with his hands whatever it was he was talking about. Katsumi seemed just as equally as interested as she hopped a few times and her voice rose in pitch in excitement.

"The boy has finally fallen in love." Rester concluded as he moved he way back to the SPK.

Near didn't seem to notice Rester's absence as he continued to talk to Katsumi. She was everything he looked for in a girl: bubbly, polite, smart, ethical, funny, and caring. He felt his heart ache in hopes that she returned the feelings he harbored for her.

"I'm not exactly supposed to do this, but seeing as I think I can trust you and I have ways of keeping you quiet even if you cannot be trusted, may I escort you to my headquarters?"

Katsumi gasped and grinned. "I would love to, Near! Thank you so much!" With that said, she grasped his hand and leaned her head against his left shoulder. An unfamiliar warm feeling made it's way to his cheeks and he realized he was blushing.

"Aww, Near-kun! You're blushing!" She giggled as she watched his face change into a darker shade of red. He smiled at her and watched for more a moment, marveling at her beauty. They continued to chat excitedly as they walked down the streets towards the SPK.

"So..." Near thought as they walked. "This is what it's like to be in love."

Ending Note: Chapter 3 coming up soon! I've got brilliant ideas that, I am sure, you guys will love! Thanks for all the support and stay tuned for Chapter 3!