Chapter 2: Goodnight

Misaki and Takumi's walk back to the Ayuzawa residence was more silent than usual.

"T-takumi, are you mad at me?" Misaki asked worriedly.

Though he could never really be mad at her, he wanted to tease her for a bit. He replied, "Yes, I'm angry. Misaki would rather spend more time with other guys at the café than with me."

"You know that's not it"

"How do I know?"Takumi responded.

"Because I don't like the other guys in the café the way I like you."

"So you only like me. You also like Shintani, don't you?"

"Well I like Shintani too—" At this Takumi's eyes darkened and he had a murderous look as he released a sound similar to a growl. "—but I lo-love you"

Though her confession made him happy, feeling slightly jealous of Shintani, Takumi didn't let it go just yet. Instead he told her with a smirk, "Prove it."

Misaki's eyes pensively looked off into the distance for a moment when she suddenly had an idea. The idea, however, made her face as red as the bunny apples that Takumi liked so much. Gathering up some courage, she decided to do it.

"Can we stop for a second?" Misaki requested.

Takumi gladly agreed, anticipating that he'd enjoy whatever thought she had that had turned her face so red.

Getting on her tiptoes, Misaki leaned closer to Takumi. She quickly gave him a peck on his cheek and then turned away from him, sure that her face was red.

Takumi smiled at how innocent Misaki was.

"C-come on. I have to get home" Misaki said without turning around to Takumi.

Takumi grabbed her wrist and brought her to his chest before she could get any farther. "Do you think that a small kiss could satisfy me?" Takumi asked her in a husky voice.

"Stop it you pervert" Misaki softly whispered as he wrapped his arms around her.

Takumi lifted her chin so that she was facing him. He leaned down and began to kiss her. He would have continued on for longer if Misaki didn't have to breathe so soon.

"I don't want to let you go home so soon" Takumi complained.

"It's getting late. I should get home" Misaki tried to escape his arms, but he just held her tighter.

"I wish we were already married. Then I wouldn't have to let you go each night" Takumi sighed.

Takumi reluctantly loosened his hold on Misaki to allow her to get out of his embrace. He did make sure, however, to take a tight hold of Misaki's hand. He wanted her close by his side.

Steadily, they finished their journey to the Ayuzawa residence.

Seeing that they had arrived, Misaki tried to take her hand away from Takumi's. After a few minutes, he unwillingly let go.

Afterwards, he leaned downward to give Misaki a kiss, but was interrupted by Suzuna opening the door.

"Oh. It's Onee-chan and brother-in-law" Suzuna monotonously commented. "Okay, continue. Pretend like I never was here" Suzuna then closed the door and left Misaki and Takumi on the doorstep outside.

Misaki's face was flushed. Takumi on the other hand was laughing. Knowing that she wouldn't allow him to kiss her on the lips now, he leaned down and kissed the top of her head.

"Bye" Misaki squeaked out. She then ran inside before he could catch a sight of her red face.