Colder Than Ice, but Sweeter Than I

Author's note: Thank you all for commenting. It has been more than a month since I last updated, but I'm preparing for school and working at the same time. Also, thank you for favoriting and following my story. I'm really glad that I get to provide a story for those who are fans of KenxMinako. My sister is a big fan of this ship, but they barely have any stories. I hope to make this journey amazing. I really get motivation when people leave reviews. I love you all and hope you enjoy chapter two.

Chapter two: As Bitter as My Black Coffee…

It was cold, but he held onto her small hands as tight as he could. The girl with beautiful ruby eyes did not utter a single word as Ken took her far away. She wasn't sure where he was taking her, but a tiny smile plastered her lips. He finally was taller than her and it felt like he was protecting her.

Ken's heart was trembling louder than ever and he found it quite embarrassing. If she found out how much she affected his heart…he would die. But she was not close enough to hear how much he really wanted her. A tint of red stained his cheeks as he thought about her soft hands. When he was younger, her hands were bigger than his, but now, it was the opposite. She was a lot smaller than other girls and he wanted to touch other parts of her body. She seemed so innocent and…virgin like. He wondered if she had kissed anyone on the lips yet. He wondered if anyone had touched her breasts or her…He quickly erased the thought and felt a shudder of shame slide down his whole body. Oh God, he was a horny kid, along with the rest of sixteen year olds. He bit his lips hard and shut his eyes.

"Ken-kun." He heard a mellow voice call out to him, but he ignored it. It sounded exactly like Minako, but why would she be talking in his dream?

"Ken-kun! Stop!" The voice grew louder and it kind of sounded like a moan…a really cute moan.

Somehow, he was on top of Minako as she struggled underneath him. He puckered his lips and kissed her harshly on the lips. He didn't let go and continued down her neck. He slowly unbuttoned her blouse and licked her skin. He brought his head back up to her face and nibbled her ears. "Oh Ken-kun, stop it. You're going to hurt yourself." She mewled. He found that incredibly arousing and crept up her short skirt. He placed his hand right on her silky smooth thighs and gently rubbed them. "No! Ken-ken watch out!" She shouted this time. "Watch out for what? I'm only watching you babe."

"Idiot!" Minako pulled his hand back and he stumbled back into her embrace. She held him tightly. A loud noise ran by him and it sounded like…a train? What were they doing near a train?

Slowly he opened his eyes and noticed how close he was to a moving train and its train tracks. "What…I'm….Why am I here? I thought I was, you know, kissing-"

"Are you trying to kill yourself? You almost ran into that train. Stop being so reckless!" Minako yelled, but her words were muffled. He noticed how tightly she was hugging him from behind. Her arms were wrapped around his chest as the rest of her body was up against his back. It felt really nice.

"Minako, I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where we were going. I was too busy thinking and god dammit! I'm such an idiot." He cursed himself. How much more will he embarrass himself?

"It's okay. As long as you're safe." Her words were quiet and soft.

"Thank you Minako, you saved my life."

"You're my friend. I don't want any of my friends getting hurt because of me. I just want everyone to be happy. Please…don't try anything rash."

Ken shuddered at the word 'friend'. Was he only a friend to her? He pushed her hands away from his body. For a moment, he stared into her eyes. Her eyes sucked him in like an endless abyss. What was he doing falling for a woman as beautiful as her? She was out of his league…now and then. It didn't matter. Even in a million years, he could never be good enough for her.

He turned around and continued straight into the darkness. In just a few seconds, he became one with the dark. It was as if he was a still statue, but he kept moving. Right behind him, a bright light shielded the darkness and it was warm. She gingerly lingered at his side. Yeah, she was definitely out of his league.

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"Hey Minako, how do you like your coffee?" The boy clasped his hands together as he stood right in front of the tall girl.

The girl pulled the hair tie from her fluffy brown hair and brushed it with her hands. Her long brown hair cascaded down her back. The boy only blushed. She looked gorgeous.

"Coffee you say?" she puckered her lips as she thought. The boy bit his lips.

"Yeah, I'm making some coffee for myself and…if you want any..I-I can make you s-some." He tried not to stutter, but she was too cute.

"Ah! I love my coffee with vanilla cream and sugar. I like it sweet, but not too sweet. I like it kind of bitter, but not as bitter as black coffee." She used her hands to convey how she liked her coffee. She smiled at the young boy and her eyes formed moon crescents.

He was stunned that she liked her coffee sweet. Wasn't she an adult? Didn't she like her stuff bitter? Adults always preferred bitter coffee.

He cleared his throat before speaking. "I like mine black. It taste bitter, but I've acquired a taste for it. It's quite fascinating." He turned his head the other way, not looking at the girl.

Minako brought her face close to his. More blood rushed into his cheeks and he couldn't hold back his embarrassment.

"Ken-kun is really cool! I wished I liked coffee black. It would be so much easier." She patted his head.

"I'm-I'm not a little kid! You don't need to pat my head!" He slapped her hand away from his head and moved back.

Her giggle filled the air.

Ken lazily drank his black coffee as he stared at the television. He would sometimes glance at the girl sitting right next to him. Her hair was wet from the shower and she was wearing his large white t-shirt and blue boxers. She was pouring milk into her coffee. Ken had to admit that she was really adorable. Her eyes were fixated on the cup, but her eyes found his. She smiled at him, but he only turned away. Her giggle filled the air.

He heard her sip the coffee and he couldn't help but look at her. The room was silent, except the noises emitting from the television. She looked so peaceful and calm…just like the time she slept on his lap. Unconsciously he reached for her cheeks and slightly stroked them. She only widened her eyes at his sudden action.

Minako reached for his wrist and grasped it. His actions were unpredictable and she wondered how he became this way. He didn't need to say much, but the way he stared into her eyes…was so loving. He tilted her chin up and examined her features. Everything about her was so perfect. Her lips looked especially nice. It was as if they were calling him to kiss it. He wanted to kiss is so bad.

He brought his face close to hers. He could hear her soft breathing. Her face was slightly flushed with pink and he could hear her heartbeat. They were so close and he was so tempted to just crush his lips onto hers.

A smirk plastered his lips as he moved back, away from the girl. He reached out and patted her head. "I think we should go to sleep." He whispered.

Minako almost did not hear his words, but she nodded. He stood up from his chair and gathered all the cups into the sink. She grabbed the milk carton and placed it in the refrigerator. The silence was so cold.

"You sleep on my bed. I'll sleep on the couch." His words were short and fast.

She glanced at his back before sauntering toward his bedroom. "Good night Ken-kun."

She shut the door.

"Yeah, good night to you too…Minako."

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When Minako woke up the next morning, she heard loud noises from the kitchen. She sat up and opened both her eyes to a bright sun. It seemed that she was asleep for longer than she thought. She quietly got out of the bed and folded it. She proceeded to the door and slowly opened it.

In came a blast of cinnamon and bacon. She momentarily closed her eyes and followed the smell until….

"You're kind of funny, you know." He laughed.

Minako's eyes fluttered opened and she felt embarrassed. Her expression quickly changed to panic and she covered her face with her hands.

Ken couldn't stop laughing. He reached for her hands and pulled them away from her face. "Don't cover your face. I can't see how beautiful you are."

Minako let go and stared deeply into his eyes. She took a deep breath and smiled. She tried to cover up her flushed cheeks.

"It smells really good and I'm really craving cinnamon buns." She changed the subject and brought her attention on his cooking. She opened the oven and a wave of cinnamon hit her. "Oh wow Ken-kun! They look delicious. I can't wait!" she almost squeaked, but somehow found a way to control herself.

"It's not that hard to cook. Actually, Shinjiro senpai taught me how to cook cinnamon buns two years ago. I had a big sweet tooth and always wanted something sweet. Yeah, it's not as good as Shinji's, but I tried to make it taste decent."

Minako shook her head. "I'm sure it's really good. Believe in your ability Ken-kun. You were the one who saved me in the end right?"

Ken widened his eyes at her sincere words. He covered half of his face with his hand, trying to cover his red cheeks. He quickly turned around and continued cooking.

Minako was left hanging until Ken said the name of a really important person.

"Do you want to see Akihiko? I forgot to tell you, but today's the SEES get together at Shinjiro's café. It's tonight at five. I didn't go to school today because I wanted to take you shopping for clothes and yeah…maybe go buy something for the event." He kept talking.

Minako shut her eyes and quietly thought about Akihiko and Shinji for a moment. How could she forget about the man she loved and the man she couldn't stop thinking about, even in her slumber? She couldn't lie to herself…she wanted to see them again.

"So how about that Minako? Do you like that?" Ken asked.

Minako kept silent until he asked her again. She was nervous. She was nervous to meet everyone again. How will she face them?

"Let's go shopping Ken-kun. I want to see this place again."

Ending note: Once again, thank you. I have to proofread this. I'll be uploading the next chapter in about a week. Please stay tune. This story is totally going into an angsty direction…wow talk about love triangles. I may change the rating if I want to write sexy times.