A/N: Hello everyone! I finally finished chapter 2! Yay! Now, this chapter takes place where chapter one left off, only from Akane's point of view. I wonder if you know where this going... Anyways, I just started training for my new job. I'm going to be working as Customer Service for Abercrombie & Fitch. The work enviroment seems very relaxed. I like that. Well, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Disclaimer: I do not own Kitchen Princess. Ando-sensei and Miyuki-sensei own it. If I owned it, well let's not go there.

Edit: I finished my training for my new job yesterday and I passed my final test! So, if you ever call into Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie, Hollister, or Gilly Hicks, and you get some girl named Julia who seems unsure of herself, then it is probably me... You have to call between 3:30 pm and midnight EST. But, don't call and be like "I read in a story that you work here! That iz so cool!" because my calls will be monitored and I could get in trouble. So, don't call unless you HAVE to...

Colors of the Heart

Chapter Two: Akane-chan

"Akane-chan... I love you," Seyia said.

I was completly stunned. I didn't know what to think or what to feel. I pushed myself away from him and looked up into his face. His face was slightly pink, and for a moment, he truely looked like Sora-senpai.

"What?" I asked, still completly stunned.

"I love you," he said again.

I started to shake and before I knew it, I was running away from him. It was almost like I was running away from my feelings. I knew deep down inside I loved him. I just wasn't ready to admit it to myself yet. I could hear him yell my name as he followed me. I had to get away from him. I had to get home. I didn't stop to collect my things. I ran all the way home. When I got home, I ignored my momand ran upstairs to my room. I slammed the door and leaned against the door. I slid slowly down the door and I drew my knees up to my chest. I placed my forehead on my knees and wept. I wept because I felt like I had betrayed Najika and Daichi. And I wept for Seyia. I knew he wanted to give his heart to me, I could feel that from him. I knew he wasn't over Najika, but I knew he was ready to move on with me. I could feel the love when he told me he loved me. Why couldn't I be like that? Why couldn't I just move on with Seyia? There was no reason for me to hold out for Daichi. It was never gonna happen between us. I sat like that for a few minutes when I heard the doorbell ring. I had a feeling that it was probably Seyia. I stood up and quitely slipped into the bathroom. I heard the doorbell ring again and I heard muffled voices from the foyer.

"Akane!" I heard my mom yell. "You have a guest! It's Seyia-kun!"

I knew it. I splashed water on my face and then I went downstairs. My mom was talking to Seyia and when she saw me, she jumped up and said she was going to go make some tea. I sat down in a seat across from him and looked everywhere but at him. We were silent for a few minutes before he spoke.

"I brought your stuff that you left at school," he said.

"Thank you," I said, rather stiffly.

We lapsed into silence again. The silence was a little uncomfortable. I was wondering why he was there, if he only showed up to bring me my stuff, then he could have left it with my mom and go on his happy little way.

"I guess you are wondering why I am here," he said.

I was surprised he knew what I was thinking. It probably showed on my face.

"Yes, I am. If you just brought my stuff over, then I suggest you leave now. I thank you for bringing it all this way, but it was not nessacery. I would have gone back later and gotten it."

I stood and walked toward the door. As I walked past Seyia, he reached out and grabbed my arm. I stopped, but I didn't turn to look at him.

"Listen Akane-chan," he started, "I am sorry if I scared you. But, I wanted you to know how I really felt about you. My feelings aren't as strong, but I know that what I feel are feelings of love. All I ask is that you go on one date with me on Sunday. If you still don't feel anything for me, then I will leave you alone. Please."

I turned to look at him. He was looking up at me. I couldn't look away from him. He looked kinda pitifull. I looked down at his hand, still holding on to my arm and then I looked back at his face.

"Okay. I will go on one date with you," I said.

His face split into a grin and I felt my heart beat faster. My heart only beat like this when I was around Daichi. As I thought back to today, I realized that my heart didn't beat like that around Daichi. Maybe I was over him and I just didn't know it. Maybe it was just an infatuation. Seyia stood and removed his hand from my arm.

"I will be here to pick you up at noon on Sunday. I will see you at school tomorrow."

He walked to the door and after looking back at me and smiling, he left. I was still standing in the same spot, when my mom showed up with some tea.

"Did Seyia-kun leave?" she asked.

I nodded numbly and sat down. My mom shrugged her shoulders and handed me some tea. I was going out on a date with Seyia. It was just going to be one date. I didn't feel anything for him. I didn't have feelings for him. There was a part of me that knew otherwise. After having tea with my mom, I went upstairs and flopped down on the bed.

'You know you love him. Why do you keep denying it?' a little voice in my head said.

'She doesn't love him! She still loves Daichi!' a second voice said.

'No. She gave up on him a long time ago. She loves Seyia! She just needs to look in her heart to see that I am right!' the first voice argued.

"Shut up!" I cried into my pillow.

The voices went away and I knew that the first voice was right. When I was with Seyia, I was happy, I knew that. I pushed myself up to my knees and looked out the window. The cherry trees in front of my window waved gently in the slight breeze. I sighed and got up and got ready for bed. It was a little early for bed, but I was tired, a lot had happened.

Saturday came and went, and before I knew it, Sunday dawned bright and sunny. I got up at ten, and as I pushed my curtains away from the window, I scowled at the day. I was hoping it would be rainy and that Seyia would call off our date. I knew that if that happened, he would just reschedual. I really didn't want to go. I knew how this date was going to end, and I wasn't ready to admit it yet. I went over to my closet and I picked out my outfit. I didn't know where he was taking me, but I decided to dress comfortable. I pulled on a pair of jeans and a long-sleeved shirt. It was early Spring, so it was still a little chilly out. I went downstairs to eat breakfast, and before I knew it, I heard the doorbell ring. I opened the door, and there was Seyia. He was wearing a pair of jeans, a shirt and a jacket. He actually looked a little stylish. I slipped my shoes on and grabbed a jacket. As we walked down the sidewalk, he reached over and grabbed my hand. I wanted to pull my hand away, but I didn't. I liked the way his hand felt. It was warm and it felt right.

"Where are we going Seyia-kun?" I asked.

"The amusement park!" he said, turning to smile at me. "We are going to have so much fun today!"

I couldn't help but smile back. He sounded like a little kid and it was quite amusing. We spent the day at the amusement park, riding rides and playing games. I was enjoing myself so much that I forgot that I was on a date. It just felt like two friends hanging out. But, everytime he would grab my hand, I would remember that we were on a date. We finally exhausted ourselves, and I had finally come to a decision. I was going to tell Seyia that I loved him, too. I really did. It took this date to make me realize how much I cared for him. We walked hand in hand back to my house. We stopped in front of my house and I turned to look at him.

"Well, did you make a decision?" Seyia asked.

I didn't answer right away. I was thinking in my head what I was going to say.

"Yes, I made my decision," I said. "I love you, too. It just took this date for me to realize it. Can I be your girlfriend?"

I could feel my face turn red. He was quite for a moment. I couldn't see his face, it was hidden in shadow.

"Yes, Akane-chan. You can be my girlfriend. After today, my love for you has grown."

He leaned in to kiss me. As his lips touched mine, I thought I saw someone walk away. Someone familiar, but it must have been my imgination.

A/N: What did you think of chapter 2? Do you see where this heading? Who do you think is this mysterious figure is? He he. Only I know. This was a hard chapter for me to write. I was fighting writers block the entire time. I had to take a couple breaks, but I got it done. Anyways, this may or may not be the last chapter before Christmas. After I post my Christmas story, I normally do not post stories after that. So, if I can finish Chapter 3 before December 21st, which is when I will post my Christmas story, then Chapters 4 and 5 will come after the new year. Also, if you are obessed with anime as much as I am, then you will know that schools run on you didn't know that, then you have learned something new! Anyways, read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome, but please, no flames. See you in Chapter 3!