Okay I completely lied about the updating thing, and for the record i'm so sorry. But I hope you enjoy this latest chapter! I worked hard on it!

sasayans pov

It wasn't weird of me to invite her to the beach was it? I sigh and lean my head against my locker, ignoring the weird looks from the people walking past me. I don't think it was weird, I mean, I did invite everyone right? Not just her? It was subtle and she said she would think about it. I blow a raspberry and put on my shoes and grab my bag, Then turn to head over to Natsume's locker. It was a long day.

I see her right when I turn the corner, and when I do, I can't help but frown. Guys are bugging her, again. The poor girl, I head over and tap one on the shoulder.

"Excuse me!" I smile at him as I grab Natsume's arm. "Come on Natsume! Did you forget about the project we have to work on?" I give her a look and then face the boys again. "Sorry we're partners, bye!" Still holding her arm, I quickly walk away despite her constant protests.

Once we are outside of the building near the bike cages, I let go of her arm.

"You're welcome by the way." I say, not even turning to look at her as I unlock my bike. To this she just stutters.

"I-i did not need your help for that! I had it completely under control thank you very much!" I look to see her face pouting and her arms crossed, I can't help but chuckle.

"Yeah! It really looked like it haha!" I laugh, earning a light punch in the arm from Natsume. "Unnecessary!" I reply in a mocking sort of way.

"You're hilarious." She rolls her eyes, but I can catch a smile on that face of hers.

"Of course I am" I pull out my bike and hand her the lock as I get on. "Hurry up or else I am going to be late for dinner."

"Like that's my fault." She mutters as she gets on as well. I just smile.

I start pedaling towards her house, ringing the bell at the people I know walking on the sidewalks. This has to be the favorite part of my day, and in reality, I did have baseball practice, but I told the coach I wasn't feeling well. It was a friday after all, who wants to work hard on a friday? I turn onto Natsume's street and pull the brakes.

"Here we go."

"Thanks." She smiles at me and turns to leave, but I stop her.

"Hey wait! Did you have enough time to think about whether you wanted to go to the beach or not?" I smile, but really I am disappointed in myself. I am like a puppy aren't I?

"Yeah I did, since class wasn't very interesting anyway." I just laugh at that, classic Natsume.

"And?" I ask, I can practically feel an imaginary tail wagging.

"I guess it wouldn't hurt." She smiles. I fist pump in response. "Besides," She remarks, "I've always loved the beach"

"Cool! I think we're meeting at the bat cages, i'll text you more info later!" I turn my bike around and start pedaling away as she waves goodbye and enters her house.

"Yup." I mutter "Just like a puppy."