After a long while, I finally have the time to write Chapter 2. Hope everyone are enjoying this fic. I know I've made so many mistakes before but I've tried my best to correct myself on the next chapter and the next. So if you notice another mistakes in the near future, then I humbly apologize. On the other hand, thanks to all that have added this story to his/her fovourite/follow story. Please take care! :)

Chapter: 2

Relationship.

Why do we have to label them? Mother, father, brother, sister etc.. Why all these facts? Is it necessary to even label them? Well, of course, I'm not that dense enough to not even consider it is important.

After all, without relationship, you can't possibly know how close you are with the other person if you don't know how to label them. Even my dear little sister, Komachi, I of course, consider her as my little sister.

Yes, especially my dear little sister. But to me, she's not just a little sister. She's like a mother, a loveable one if I may say. Eventhough I'm her big brother, the one who in fact, the most suitable sibling who should take good care of her if no one's there when she needed, are not that dense enough to not even know how it's the responsibility of a big brother to take good care of his dear little sister.

I know she loves me. And I know I love her too. And yes of course, I only love her as a sister and she loves me only as her brother. Really, I hope you don't think that I'm such a proud sis-con do you?. No. As I've said before, I'm not that dense enough to not even consider of my own limits even against my little sister.

Anyway, speaking of my dear little sister, as cute as she've always been, I know that she's also a fox. A foxy sister if I may call her. She can be a bit bratty sometimes too. Or a bit impatient about something that she wants to know so badly. Especially if I happen to have an outing or hang out with someone such as today, of which I know, not like me, the Hikigaya the genuine loner, at all.

"Hey, hey, Onii-chan"

"What?" I said as I just came down from my room and was heading towards the kitchen while my little sister was sitting there, done preparing with our breakfast.

"Hehehe... I see you've dressed neatly today. I wonder why? It looks like you're going out somewhere"

I took a seat on the dining table, not to even bother with that foxy sister of mine.

"What's for breakfast?" I asked instead. Hoping that she wouldn't ask me any crazy questions.

"Ah it's just the same as always. You don't change one bit do you Onii-chan?" said the girl as she swang the spoon.

Look who's talking?

"Well Komachi, your big brother loves you well enough that he won't bother to even tell you" I said with my own sly smile.

"Ah is that so? Then your dear little sister loves you the same that she won't stop asking you until you tell her"

Uhh... what a sly one you are.

Well, avoiding her any further won't change anything. She'll just have to keep on pestering me later on anyway if I don't settle this matter with her.

"Come on Onii-chan, you know if you won't tell me, then I'll ask for it to you know who myself right?"

Ah... no. Please don't. I fear if you ask the wrong person instead, that'll be a serious trouble. Like, it's too troublesome that I couldn't even imagine what could possibly happen.

"Uhh... you just won't stop it with that do you?"

"Nope, I won't"

I sigh heavily before giving her what she wanted. Though I'd still consider this as a blackmail from my sister. Oh what a nice dear little sister of mine who's always just have to play that dangerous way.

"*sigh* fine... I'm just hangin' out with Yuigahama" I said as I took a sip of the hot coffee.

I just wish that I won't have to deal with any further questions after that. Please, someone stop this sly sister of mine.

After telling her what she wanted, her face started to light up brightly like someone who was surprised after being proposed by their charming lover.

"Ah, Yui-san?! I thought I'd never live to see the day. Komachi is so proud of you Onii-chan!" she said puffing her cheeks and pretended like she was crying a joyful cry.

Well, I just hope that you wouldn't have any crazy ideas 'cause what have I told you just now? Yep. I'm only going to hang out with Yui as a friend, nothing more.

I proceeded to eat my breakfast and drank my coffee while my sister have already done with washing her plates. She then walked past me before she gave me another one of those foxy smile of hers.

"Well, I hope you have a great time with Yui-san. Please take good care of her okay Onii-chan? Or should I call her Nee-san instead?"

Pfftt!

I almost spat out my coffee to that though. My face suddenly went red like crazy! Seriously, will you stop that?

"Ah, n-no. There's no need"

"You mean not yet?"

"Why you-!"

"Hehehehe!" and with that she ran out of the kitchen playfully laughing at my already reddened face.

*Sigh*

Little sisters, they just love to play around with their big brother's innocent heart. Ah how lucky I am to have such a sly little sister.

Yep. I'll be sure to have my revenge on her someday.

Anyway, after I've done with my breakfast, it is now time to meet Yui. We've agreed to meet at nine at the park not far from the Chiba Shopping Centre.

Why the park? Well that's because she planned to take her brown dog, Sable, for walk today so I just thought that it's the perfect place to spend some time and play around with her pet.

I'm not usually fond of dogs. After all, the only pet I ever have is only a cat. I've always love cat. They're just too cute not to even pet them.

I took my bike and started my ride to the park. Actually, I planned to pick up Yui at her house but, she insisted that we should just meet at the park instead.

Really, her house weren't that far so I really don't mind it if I were to pick her up. Eh, whatever, guess I'll just play along for now.

The ride took about thirty minutes and not long after that I've safely arrived. I then proceeded to park my bike on the bike parking rack before I decided to sit on a bench near the water fountain at the center of the park and waited for Yuigahama.

Looking around, I noticed that the park weren't as crowded as I've expected it to. That's weird. Eventhough it's the weekend, it's very unusual not to see the park weren't crowded with people as it have always been. Maybe it's a bit too early?

I took a look at my watch to see what time it was. It's quarter past nine. Yeah, maybe it's still early, I thought.

Glancing around the park again, I can't seem to find the peach-haired yet. She's definitely late huh? See, this is one of the reason why I planned to pick her up at her house 'cause I feared something like this are bound to happen. Eh, don't bother. I don't mind waiting any longer anyway. Well Yui, be grateful that I'm a patient type of a person.

By the way, for this occasion, I picked a slight neat clothing. Not too casual, but not too shabby. Actually, I wore a brown t-shirt with a black undershirt that has both sleeves that covered my forearm. A long black pants and a decent black shoes. It's just an outing so I don't need to wear anything that's too stylish. Afterall, fashions are just not my thing. I'd rather wear a slipper if I go to a shopping mall or something.

After about couple of minutes of waiting, a little far off in front of me, I can finally see the peach-haired's figure. She was looking around as if to find my whereabout. "It looks like she did brought her dog after all huh" I said when I noticed her brown pet. Yuigahama didn't seem to catch a glimpse of me yet, until Sable finally saw me. Her dog quickly barked and ran to my direction which startled the girl and caused her hand to lose grip on her dog's leash. Calling her dog who's running away aimlessly, the peach-haired finally saw where I was as she ran towards the direction of her dog. I stood up and waved my hand to her as if to affirm that it's me.

Upon arriving, Sable quickly jumped at me and tried to lick my face while I abruptly hold her onto my waist. What a tame dog huh? Well, this happened before so I'm not surprised if she were to jump on me everytime if she happens to see me. Why? Well, let's just say I happened to save this dog a long time ago so eversince that, she seemed too tame whenever she's around me.

"Ah sorry I'm late Hikki!" said Yuigahama as she finally stood in front of me, panting heavily after catching up with her pet.

"Nah, don't worry about it" I said as I was still holding Sable.

I felt sorry for Yui running so hard to catch up with Sable so I asked her to sit down on the bench to relax herself for a while.

"Sorry that you have to catch up with Sable running away so suddenly, how 'bout you sit down for a while" I said as I took my seat while Sable was still looking a little too attached to me.

"Yeah, you're right" said the girl as she tried to catch her breath and took her seat on the bench right next to me.

Umm... aren't you a little too close. I can smell the scent of your shampoo seeing as how close you are right now. Your legs and mine are barely inches away!

Anyway, I took a little time to look at what she was wearing. And I think it's not too bad. She wore an orange open jacket that had both sleeves that's short as a t-shirt. A white t-shirt as an undershirt, a short jean and a dark blue canvas shoes. Hmm... I have a feeling I've seen her wear this type of clothing before but I'm not sure when.

Noticing how too tamed Sable was towards me, a smile crept out on Yui's face.

"Sable really likes you huh, Hikki"

"Yeah, it seems she really does huh" I said while petting her dog gently.

"Well, I'm not surprised, you did save her a long time ago afterall"

"Uh, y-yeah, maybe so" I said as I turned my gaze away. Actually, I'd never want to be reminded about that incident. If I could, I'd really want to erase that memory for good. But I think it's not that easy as it sounds, right?

Sable didn't seem too satisfied sitting alone by herself on my legs so she abruptly jumped on me which startled me and Yuigahama and then lay herself on my lap like she was really comfortable with her position.

Me and Yuigahama were both looking at each other dumbfoundedly due to Sable's sudden action.

I smiled as I continued to pet the dog.

Then, a sad smile crept out on Yui's face as she said "It seems, Sable does owe you very much Hikki"

"Yeah, it seems she does" I said as I gently pet Sable lying comfortably on my lap.

I have a feeling that she also felt the same, but we've already talked about that before so I think there's no need for us to feel that way again. I smiled a sad smile too, seeing as how we were reminiscing the time where I've told her that she shouldn't feel guilty due to me saving her dog.

And sometimes, I have a feeling where I've regretted myself after what I've said to her at that time. Looking back at her face, shrouded in sadness after what I did, I couldn't help but to admit how much of a jerk I was to say that to her.

Should I apologize to her? Will I admit to her how much of a jerk I was to say all of that without even considering her own feelings? these questions have been hanging around me everytime whenever I happen to think back at those memory.

Yes, in the end, afterall, she's not the only one who should feel guilty.

And yes, after pondering about it for a long time, no matter how much I've tried, there's always that feeling of guilt punching me back and forth every now and then. Never to evanesce until I decide to properly apologize to her.

I'm such a jerk. I knew that much. But I actually intended to say that to her so that she would stop feeling that way against me.

While that feeling of guilt doesn't seem to fade, eventhough it happen a long time ago, I've finally come to decide on one thing. I've sworn to myself. Someday, when that time comes, I will genuinely apologize to her. I promise. And she can have my word on that.

Smiling weirdly out of nowhere, Yuigahama was looking at me curiously before she said.

"Hikki, are you okay?"

"Eh..!" startled, I finally came back to my senses.

"Ah n-no, I'm fine, there's no need for you to worry" I said as I smiled weirdly.

"Hehehe... you sure? You've been having that for a while now"

Ah she noticed that too? About me being lost in my thoughts? This is getting a little bit fishy 'cause you've just make me curious Yuigahama.

"Oh really? How can you tell?" I said with a sly smile.

"Err... um.. I-I just happened to notice. T-that's all" she said as her face began to flush.

Hahaha. Oh really? Alright, a little bit of teasing won't hurt. Afterall, I'm feeling a bit comfortable with the mood right now. Though I do have been daydreaming a lot lately, especially during class. But I'm not surprised if she were happen to glance at me during those times. Well, I guess it's okay to lighten it up for a bit.

"Oh, is that so? Then are you watching me or somehow staring at me all this time during class?"

Surprised by my sudden question, her face started to blush madly which looks like it was red as a tomato.

"Huh?! N-no! T-that's not it..!"

I playfully laugh at her before I said "Ahahaha... okay okay. I was just kidding anyway" I said, as I laughed quietly which seemed like a chuckle.

"That's mean Hikki! I should've known you were just teasing me there!" she pouted as she playfully punching my arm.

Hmm... I have a feeling I've been through the same thing such as this with her before, but I'm not really sure when. I have to admit, I really liked it when there's a time where I can playfully tease her. I'm pretty sure I'll never get tired of that. Especially when looking at those pouting faces of hers.

Well, I guess that's enough of a teasing to lighten the mood for a bit don't you think?

"I almost forgot, what do you want to do after this?" I asked instead, intended to stop herself from punching me.

"Huh?" said Yui as she stopped herself. She then made a pose like she's lost in her thoughts for bit before she asked.

"But, why do you ask me Hikki? Aren't you the one who asked me out?"

Ah... r-right, she got me there. I need to be mindful that Yui is not as dense as I'd think she is. Well, that's good. At least she gets better from time to time. Nice reflect.

But, seriously, I really don't know how we should spend our time after this. Besides, it's not like I asked her out on purpose anyway. Like I said before, I'd rather spend my time at home lazing around playing video games or watching movies on the TV or something. I'm just a loner afterall. So I don't like spending my time outdoors.

"Umm... w-well, I really don't know how we should spend our time after this. S-sorry" decent or not, that was definitely on the brink of un-decentity.

I know it's not even a right word, I just don't know the best way to put it.

Upon hearing my honest comeback, only a small smile could be seen plastered on her face.

"Yeah, that's okay Hikki. I know" she lowered her head and stared onto her lap. I can only assure she was smiling sadly at that. I too, cannot help with myself but to turn my gaze towards Sable, lying comfortably on my lap.

The air is heavy. A resounding silence passed us by along with the morning breeze. We weren't really sure if it's better to go along with it or not for now.

"I know you only do this to make me happy"

Ehh? What did she say just now? I can't quite catch that though.

"Umm... you were saying?"

"E-eh!... n-no, nothing you should be worry about Hikki!" said Yuigahama as she waved both of her hands at me, face still looked a bit flushed.

"Ah... okay, if you say so" I said as I decided to brush it off.

"Anyway..." Yui abruptly stood on her feet.

"It's not like sitting around will do us any good. How 'bout we have a little walk for a while, I was planning to take Sable for a walk afterall"

Hmm... I agree. I am getting tired of sitting around anyway so why not?

"Yeah, you're right" I said as I stood from the bench and put the dog that's comfortably lying on my lap on the ground. I handed the leash to Yui and we both started our walk.

We were strolling around the park together. From the park 'til we decided to went ahead towards the Shopping Centre.

That's fine with me, the park aren't that large enough for us to just walk there anyway.

But since we're walking there at the moment, I do hope that we wouldn't somehow happen to meet someone who looks too familiar with us. Especially, you know who. Yep, that's right, you know who I'm talking about.

Though if we really do incidently happened to catch a glance of her, I'd probably take Yui with me and drag her to a nearby alley to hide ourselves and wait for the Queen to completely disappear from our sight.

Hahaha... that just sounds ridiculous!

Anyway, we had our endless chat with each other on our way there. Sometimes, I cannot help with myself but to tease her every now and then, especially whenever she decide to ask me or recall something that's related to me. Hmmphh, whatever, it's her fault for not keeping her mouth shut for every two minutes.

After walking for I'm not sure how long, we suddenly realized about the time that it's now in the afternoon.

Since I didn't eat much during breakfast that morning, my stomach were growling at me like it's begging me to feed it. Guess I'd best have my lunch for a bit yeah?

"Ah it's afternoon already? Didn't actually realize that though"

Yeah, well, that's probably because we're enjoying ourselves with you talking endlessly while I was teasing you that we didn't realize the time.

"Yeah, well, care to have some lunch?" I asked.

"Ah okay, sounds good to me. Where should we eat?"

After we've decided where we should eat our lunch, I found myself seated on a small table in a restaurant in one of those shopping centre. Yui sat in front of me while her dog were settled outside of the restaurant with her leash tied on one of the restaurant's railings. Funny, I could think of her dog as a security guard seeing as how we stationed her there.

We've got our orders and before long, the waiter had come back to our table with our ordered items. After a while, I was the first to finish my plate while Yui was still eating her lunch in a rather slower pace.

Staring at her busily consuming her lunch, something suddenly popped into my head.

"You still aren't finish with that? You sure eat your food a bit slow"

"Ah.. hahaha.. y-yeah I know" she said as she laughed a bit.

"Well, since I'm the first to finish, the loser has to pay" I joked.

"E-ehh! That's cruel! We aren't even competing or anything!"

I laughed for a bit at that 'cause that was definitely a joke before I said "Hahaha, I'm just kidding, no need to take it seriously Yui"

After she've understood my pun, she smiled as if to finally gets that it was just me being a total teaser.

"Well, I need to go to the toilet for a bit so finish your lunch while you're at it" I said while I stood from my chair and heads for the men's toilet.

She replied with a nod and continued with her plate.

Actually, I didn't just went to the toilet to take a pee. When I'm done, I sneaked my way to the cashier without being seen by the peach-haired busily having her lunch. And without her knowledge, I paid all the bills for our orders to the cashier and went back to our table.

"Ah.. all done" she said as she finally finished her plate.

"Took you long enough. I thought you're gonna' need an hour to finish that. What are you? A slow-eater?" I said as I took my seat.

"Hehehe... maybe.." said the girl with a giggle. Ah, acting cute won't make you any cuter than you are, so stop that.

"So where should we head next?"

"Anywhere you want" I said while finishing the last remaining bits of my coffee.

"But a bookstore sounds good. Since we're here, I kind of want to check some new light novels since I've done reading my previous one"

"Okay, anywhere you want Hikki" she said with I think seemed like a sly smile on her face.

Why do I feel like someone just resayed my previous respond?

I brushed it off with a smile and stood from my seat while she does the same. As we were about to walk outside of the restaurant, I saw Yui suddenly snapped at her thought like she was forgetting something.

"Hey Hikki, we haven't pay our bills yet"

Oh right, I almost forgot that we don't have to do that. 'Cause I've already did.

"Don't worry about it" I said as I brushed her off with a smile, giving her a hint that I've already paid it with my own expense and continued to head towards the door.

Yui didn't seem to understand what I've said though. "Eh? What do you mean Hikki?" she said with a bit of concern washed over her face.

Uhh... umm... this girl... How dense can she actually be? Any normal person would've quickly get what I actually mean when I said that she didn't need to worry about paying anything right?

"Like I said, don't worry about it" I said as I waved a hand to give her a further hint as to get the idea on what I actually mean by all of that.

And yet, she still didn't quite grasped on what I was saying. Uhhh... Seriously, haven't you get what I meant by all of that?

I sighed heavily, seeing as how dense this woman standing curiously with her worried expression in front of me.

"Ughh... let's just go. I've already paid it"

Without even bothering her surprised reaction with a "Huh?", I walked outside of the restaurant. Barking to us as we got out, I untied the knot of Sable's leash from one of the railings and handed it to Yui.

That look of surprise still plastered onto her face, but after that, she smiled a sad looking smile.

"Thanks Hikki" she said as she took the leash from my hand.

"Yeah, don't mention it" I said as I proceeded to walk towards the bookstore where I've known situated inside one of the shopping mall while Yui followed suit. Seeing as how we were walking awkwardly in each other's side in silence, I could only hope that she wouldn't bring what happened earlier in that restaurant again. Well, that's because, ugh, I dunno... it feels... Weird?

It's like, I'm not used to get acknowledge for my kindness from anyone, ya' know?

I'd rather help a kid who've lost his/her parents on a large shopping mall, then never to get anything as a thank you from their parents when we've finally found them.

Yeah I know, it may seemed stupid of you think about it. But like I said, I'm really not used to have that feeling of appreciation from others. And I'm not sure if there's something wrong with me, but really, I don't know why I'd always feel that way.

While walking in a rather slower pace, I can't help but to sometimes glance at the peach-haired staring at the ground all the time as we walked. I can see that she's still wearing that sad smile. I'm not sure if she's happy or not but whatever.

"You okay, Yui?" I don't know what kind of a demon possessed me, but that question just came out of my mouth out of nowhere.

"E-ehh, y-yeah I'm fine, really" she said as she noticed that I was weirdly glancing at her out of curiosity.

"But, Hikki..."

"Hmm?" I said as I turned my head to face her.

"I know if I said thank you. You don't need that right?"

Ehh!? Wha- where did that come from?

Yui abruptly stopped her feet on the sidewalk of the shopping centre while I did the same. She then turned towards me and said.

"But, still..."

She gently lifted her head up to face mine. Her face shone brightly. Her eyes and mouth wore the same sad but happy expression as before. But this time, I could sense the sincerity from Yui as I stared long enough onto her face. I awkwardly turned my gaze away with a bit of heat appearing around my cheeks.

"Thank you, Hikki"

My eyes widened a bit. But I've tried my best to hid my flushed face.

"Y-you're welcome" I quietly said, as I turned my head away.

Yui made a shy-looking pose. With a hand clenched together and put it on her lower chin while tilting her head downwards with a smile on her lip. Uhh... that look really made me flushed in even deeper colour. Seeing as how we were in a shy-looking situation as it is was enough to make me turn my head away in an awkward manner.

Okay Hachiman, get a hold of yourself!

"L-let's go" I quickly said after that long timid pause between us.

Yui only answered with a "Hm-hm" and followed suit. Man this is bad. I feel like I'm already attached to this girl without even realizing it. Oh no, let's just go dammit!

I began to walk along the shopping district centre, the number of people have significantly increased at this time of day. Now that's what I call crowded. And when I meant crowded, I meant not comfortably used to be.

As we walked along the shops' buildings, suddenly, without warning, someone suddenly tapped my back which startled me and Yui. Upon turning around, I saw someone who I'd never expected to see.

"Yahallo Hikigaya-kun!"

Well that's it for the second chapter. The next chapter will come in shortly since I've already started writing it. Actually, at first, I planned to add the third chapter to this one. But after considering how too long that'll be, I decided to put it on the next one instead. Anyhow, hope you're having a good time with this chapter. And I also have to thank you to whoever spend their time reading this fic. Peace and out! :)