"It's beautiful!" gasped Mio.

Everyone had gathered by the seashore, looking at the beautiful sunrise. It was 5 AM. And the night sky was still dark, but the sun brought it's light and shine through the town.

"You know, I'm actually glad you woke me up this early... this sun is worth seeing!" Azusa said, turning back to a smiling Yui. I guess Yui must've felt important then. Everyone was sitting on huge rocks laying by the seashore. Except for me, i was standing... leaning on a tree. I guess you could say i prefer staring at Mio's smiling face. Wow, am i that lovestrucked?!

"Ritsu-Chan, why are you up there?" Mugi asked, turning back. I hesitated a little before slowly replying. "Ur, the view is better up here..." Well, that was a really lame excuse.

She raised an eyebrow. I guess Azusa expected this, cause she covered me up. "There's shade below the tree, and the wind blows harder up there..." I was a little surprised when she said that. Mugi didn't seem convince but she shrugged it off and continued watching the sunset. I leaned down and threw a small rock onto Azusa's back. She growled and turned back. I smiled cheekily at her and mouth the words 'thank you'. She smiled a little and turned back. I stood back up and shoved my hands in my pocket. 'Well... i guess i do need someone i need to share this secret to anyways...'

...

"Azusa!"

Azusa turned back just to see me grinning like a tiger ready to pounce on it's prey. She hesitated and walked up to me. "Yes, senior Ritsu?"

"You wanna know a secret?" By now, Azusa was already full of curiosity. She nodded quickly and gulped. I smiled at her. "Alright, be at my place tonight, 7 PM SHARP!" I whispered, winking at her. She hesitated again but nodded.

That night, i got ready to tell her... it was hard... but i'm sure i'm ready... sigh... not quite...

Come on! Just do it, you caaaannnn doooo itttt!!!

I gulped. 'W-What if she thinks i'm a freak... or worse! What if she tells Mio-Chan! Everything'll be ruined!' My eyes widened.

No, don't think that! Everything'll be fine... if you don't tell her soon, then your heart is gonna hurt even worse! I sighed. As much as i hate to admit it, and i really do hate it alot, my inner thoughts were right... i can't fight this feeling anymore...

A knock on my door sent a nervous feeling up my stomach. I inhaled a large amount of air and exhaled. That did the trick. I walked to the door and opened it, then smiled as Azusa stood there... i guess feeling a little awkward. I invited her in and brought her to my room. She looked around for awhile while i refreshen up in my bathroom.

"Alright, Ritsu... it's time..." I gulped. "I don't think i can do this!"

Hurry up already, coward!

"I-I'm not a coward!" I bursted out of the bathroom and sat on the edge of my bed, signalling Azusa to do the same.

"So... do you have any feelings towards Senior Mio or not?" She asked, raising her eyebrow, becoming impatient. I slowly nodded.

"B-But you have to promise not to tell anyone!"

"Why would i tell anyone? They wouldn't believe me anyway..."

"Hmm?" It was me who raised an eyebrow this time. "What do you mean?"

"They know that you and Mio are just friends. Just now when we were walking home, Senior Mugi said that you were acting weird. I kept quiet. She said that maybe you're just having problems with your... ur... life..." Azusa said, looking down to the ground.

"Oh..." We stayed quiet for a moment... man, i had alot of silent moments so far... it's getting weird.

"Ur... Azusa, listen... you have to promise not to tell Mio... especially Mio!" I muttered, glaring at her. She held her hand to her heart and raised a hand. "I swear..." She whispered. I decided to do a little teasing. "My mum told me never to swear!" She glared at me and growled. I chuckled.

...

"RITCHAN!!!"

I only know one person that calls me that. I turned back and smiled, and sure enough... there was Yui, holding up a piece of cake... probably made by Mugi. "LOOKIE WHAT I GOT!" She shouted through the hall. I hesitated as wondering eyes stared at us. I smiled nervously and walked over to her. "That's great, Yui!" I grinned. She smiled and offered me some. S'kay, i just took some... what harm can that do? Man, i've forgotten how awesome Mugi's cakes were. I finished it in a gulp in less then 1 second.

"Senior Yui, Senior Ritsu..."

"Good morning, Azusa!" Yui said with her mouth full. Azusa backed away a little as she saw Little crumbs dropping from Yui's mouth when she spoke.

I chuckled and waved. "Mornin', Azusa-Chan!"

We walked to the light music club room together. Yui and Azusa talking about Mugi's cakes while i... well, another moment of silence for me... I sighed.

When we reached, Mio and Mugi were already there. I instantly turned into all smiles when i saw Mio. It felt like a year since i've seen her. Well... alright, maybe it has just been a day... but... my heart wouldn't stop aching since then. "Oh! Good morning guys!" Mugi greeted. Mio smiled at us and waved. Yui waved back while Azusa just casually placed her instrument down. I walked up to my drums and sat down, stroking it's metal slowly.

Mio came up to me and smiled. I blushed a little and smiled back. "Hey Ritsu, do you want to come to the cafe with me later? I'm ur... meeting someone..." She asked, blushing a little. Not a good sign... someone? What someone? "S-Someone?" I asked, trying hard not to get angry. "Ur..." She leaned in and whispered in my ear.

"The person i wanted love advice on..."

I stopped dead, it's like my heart stopped pumping... like my body refuses to move... like my head is screaming for help. I gulped softly and nodded. "...R-Right... s-sure..." I whispered. She smiled at me and walked back to the gang. I stared at her, fighting back those evil tears that forced themselves to roll down my cheeks. My eyes widened and i quickly wiped them away. I growled and inhaled. My heart totally stopped pumping... my breathing got harder. No... this can't be happening. I looked at Mio with her happy face, smiling and laughing with the others. I looked away and clenched my teeth. I pretended to feel faint, cause before i could realize it... i fell from my chair. I rubbed my head and growled. "C-Clumsy me..." I whispered. Everyone came rushing to my side.

"Ritsu-Chan! Are you alright?!" asked Mugi.

"Ritchan! What happened?!" asked Yui.

"Ritsu!" exclaimed Mio.

I tried to ignore the concern look on their faces. I then looked up and spotted Azusa, her arms crossed. I guess she overheard our, by our i mean me and Mio's, conversation... cause she was looking at me worriedly. I sighed and frowned. She mouth the words 'fake it'. I wanted to laugh, but i couldn't... my heart had forbid me to make a sound... so instead i pretended to black out.

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Me : I made quite a good one on this chapter! -winks-

Ritsu : Yeah, by making me FAKE BLACKING OUT?!

Me : You were hurt... -hangs head in shame- It's sad... trully depressing...

Ritsu : -hits me hard- (

Me : Gyow! -falls- Ur... fav? review? ^^'''