"Damn I woke up too early!" Arturo said out loud as he looked at the time which read 5:40am. "Guess I still have 20 minutes to kill before getting ready.
Arturo went out to his balcony and simply stared as the sun started to rise.
'I wonder what and how Lacus is doing right now… No! I shouldn't even be thinking about her! She with him, she never felt that way about me.' Arturo thought clenching his bandaged right fist which brought pain.
'Oh yeah I forgot about this…' looking at how neatly his whole right hand was bandaged. Arturo smiled and cringed in pain as he remembered how Grayfia commended and scolded him for what happened while neatly bandaging his hand.
Arturo just stood there on his balcony thinking about the events of yesterday over and over. It lasted for 20 minutes and the sun was totally raised.
*sighs* "I should get started. I wouldn't want to keep Shion waiting." Arturo said out loud.
And with that, he prepared himself for the day.
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-Shion's House-
*BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*
Shion woke up at the sound of her alarm. She set it at 6:00 so that she will have enough time to prepare until Arturo arrives.
'Time to get ready then.' Shion thought.
Shion went downstairs to have breakfast. When she got downstairs she saw her mother, Miroku busy closing her suitcase.
"Good morning Kaa-chan, what's with the suitcase?" Shion asked.
"Good morning Shion, why are you up so early? And to answer your question, I'm going on a business trip." Miroku replied.
"I'm getting a lift to school remember. How long will you be gone for?" Shion asked.
"A week, maybe two at most." Miroku replied.
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-Arturo's Mansion-
Arturo just finished taking a shower and prepared himself and went to the drive-way to get his car. He wore a black with a white stripe going diagonally over the chest short sleeved hooded t-shirt, black cargo pants with white lining the pockets, black and white Adidas high top sneakers, and a bandage over his right hand.
"Hmm, I should tell Sebastian that I want to drive the BMW M4 instead of the Scirocco." Arturo said out loud.
Arturo went back inside the mansion and went looking for Sebastian. After a few minutes, he found him talking to Grayfia.
"Yo! Sebastian, Grayfia, sorry to interrupt but I need your help Sebastian." Arturo said, getting their attention.
"Ah Arturo-sama, what can I be of service of?" Sebastian asked.
"I don't feel like driving the Scirocco today, so can you prepare the BMW M4 for me to drive." Arturo replied.
"As you wish Arturo-sama. Shall we get going then?" Sebastian asked.
"Yeah let's go. See you later Grayfia and sorry for interrupting your conversation with Sebastian." Arturo said to Grayfia.
"It's okay Arturo-sama. Another thing, are you having football practice after-school?" Grayfia asked.
"Yes I do have practice after-school. Any reason why?" Arturo asked.
"Just wanting to make sure. If you'll excuse me, then I'll return to my duties." Grayfia said as she left.
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-Shion's House-
Arturo arrived at Shion's house 10 minutes early.
"I might as well go and check how far she is." Arturo said as he got out of his car.
Arturo walked to the front door and knocked twice waiting for someone to answer.
"Coming!" Arturo heard a voice say from the inside.
"Hello, I take it that you're my daughters lift." Miroku said as she gestured for Arturo to enter.
"Yes I am her lift. I'm Arturo Otsutsuki." Arturo said holding out his hand.
"I'm Miroku, Shion's mother." Miroku said shaking his hand.
Suddenly Arturo and Miroku both hear a car hooting outside.
"Oh dear it's my cab. It was nice meeting my daughters' savior. Can you do me favor, Arturo-san?" Miroku asked.
"If it's within my ability to do so, I will." Arturo replied.
"Please look after Shion." Miroku said.
"I will do that Miroku-san" Arturo said as Miroku thanked him and left.
A few minutes later Shion came downstairs ready to leave. She wore a white beret, a grey loose fitting long sleeve pointy sweater, black skin tight jeans, and grey sneakers.
"Ready to go Shion?" Arturo asked Shion.
"Yeah, I'm ready." Shion answered.
With that said, they went outside.
"A different car today?" Shion asked gesturing to the white matt BMW M4 with black rims.
"Yeah, I chose this car since it has more space than the Scirocco." Arturo said as he and Shion entered the BMW.
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-Inside the BMW-
"I guess this car really has more space… though I still like the previous car." Shion said.
"Hehe, I figured you'd like this car more. But I agree with you by saying that I like the Scirocco more." Arturo said.
"So how's your hand holding up?" Shion asked.
"It's getting better, but it pains every time I clench it hard." Arturo replied.
"So why don't you go to the hospital and have it healed with regeneration therapy?" Shion asked.
"It's not that a serious injury. It'll be healed in a few days." Arturo replied.
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-Konoha High-
"Looks like we're here." Arturo said as he and Shion got out of the car.
"Hey Shion, here's the remote to unlock the car incase you get here before me." Arturo said handing her the remote.
"What will you do if you come before me?" Shion asked.
"Then I'll just have to wait, now won't I." Arturo replied.
And with that, they entered the school building.
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-Lunch Time-
"So what happened to your hand?" Kiba asked.
Arturo told everything about what happened yesterday, leaving out the part where he hugged Shion and that he's giving her lifts now.
"I hope you beat that asshole up good. But who knew you'd score with such a hot babe like Shion on your second day here at Konoha high." Kiba said.
"I didn't score with her." Arturo deadpanned.
"I heard today that we'll be meeting the rest of the coach's of the team." Izuna said
"Really?"
"Yeah."
And with that, they enjoyed the rest of their lunch talking about football.
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-Training Field-
Arturo and Sasuke arrived at the training field to see their group passing the ball around to each other, except Shikamaru who was lazing around on the pavilion.
Arturo and Sasuke joined their group in passing the ball around, and Shikamaru joining reluctantly as a result of Arturo forcing him, with the group sometimes showing off their ball-control skills.
"E-excuse me." said a teen getting the attention of the group.
"Hey what's up?" Arturo said to the boy.
"We were wondering if we could join you guys?" asked the teen.
"Sure you can. You're the guys who almost made your group win against us yesterday. So what are your names?" Arturo asked.
"Konohamaru Sarutobi, grade 8." Konohamaru replied.
"Sora, grade 9." Sora replied.
'Konohamaru's only a first year yet he's that good. Kinda reminds me of me two years ago.' Arturo thought.
Arturo and group and the rest who were watching were impressed at their skills.
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Kakashi, Gai, Asuma and the rest of the coaches arrived to see their players passing the ball to each other while performing skills with the ball.
When Kakashi and group called the players to them once they were in close distance.
"Okay everyone, today I am going to introduce you to the rest of the coaches of the Konoha High Football team." Kakashi said gesturing for the white haired man to speak.
"I am Jiraiya, your assistant coach." Jiraiya said.
"I am Kurama, your goalkeeping coach." Kurama said.
"I am Sakumo Hatake, your defensive coach." Sakumo said.
"I am Shizune, your head medical coach." Shizune said.
"I am Rin Nohara, your assistant medical coach." Rin said.
"Now that we have the introductions out of the way I want you split up into your positions." Kakashi said.
After the players split into their different groups of positions they were told to head off with their coaches for training and evaluation.
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Shion arrived at the parking lot to see Arturo leaning against his car. When she got to the car she saw Arturo engrossed in his phone with a longing look plastered on his face.
Shion prodded Arturo's arm making him suddenly lock his phone and face her.
"Hey Shion." Arturo greeted.
"Arturo, Did I keep you waiting long?" Shion asked.
"No. Not at all." Arturo said
"Would you mind if we go to the grocery store for a bit?" Shion asked.
"I don't mind." Arturo said.
"Thank you." Shion said.
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-Shion's House-
After buying the groceries which Arturo paid for, albeit through Shion reluctantly agreeing to it. Arturo also took Shion out for dinner, to which he paid the bill too, albeit Shion reluctantly agreeing.
"Aren't you glad that I took a car that had space? Well I know I am." Arturo said smiling, gesturing to back-seat half full of groceries.
"Yes I am." Shion replied giggling as she picked up the groceries.
"Let me help you with that Shion." Arturo offered.
"Thank you Arturo." Shion said with a smile.
The smile Shion gave Arturo made his heart beat faster for a reason he couldn't understand and Arturo could feel a blush forming on his face.
"No problem." Arturo managed to say.
As they went inside they went into the kitchen and started unpacking the groceries.
After Arturo packed the last item away his phone rang. He took his phone out to check the caller ID and saw that it was Kiba and answered the phone.
"Hey Kiba, what's up?" Arturo greeted.
"Hey man. I was wondering if you'd like go out with the group this Saturday to meet up with the girls?" Kiba asked.
"Um… Yeah." Arturo replied.
"Cool. I'll give you more details tomorrow at school." Kiba said.
"Sure, see you tomorrow." Arturo said as he ended the call.
"So why did Kiba phone you?" Shion asked.
"He wanted to know if I wanted to go out with the group this Saturday to meet up with the girls." Arturo replied.
"Oh yes. I was planning on telling you about it too. Sorry for not telling you, I forgot. So are you going?" Shion asked with a sheepish smile on her face.
Chuckling. "Yes I am going. Do you need a lift going to wherever we're going?" Arturo asked.
"No, I already got a lift going there, but coming back I might need a lift, that's if you don't mind giving me one." Shion replied with a slight pout.
Arturo seeing her pout made a blush form on his face and he knew he couldn't say no to her.
"Yeah, I'll give you a lift home." Arturo said.
"Thank you Arturo!" Shion said with a smile.
"N-no problem." Arturo stuttered blushing under Shion's beautiful gaze.
"Arturo, can I ask you a question?" Shion asked.
"Sure."
"Why are you being so kind to me when you've only met me yesterday?" Shion asked.
"No girl should go through what happened to you yesterday. And we're friends right? It doesn't matter if I've known you for a year or day I'll treat you with the same kindness." Arturo replied with a smile on his face.
After hearing what Arturo had to say Shion's heart unknowingly pounded faster and a blush formed on her face.
'I guess I wouldn't mind falling in love with him.' Shion thought as the blush on her face deepened.
Arturo seeing the spaced out look on her face and how red her cheeks were decided to walk over to her.
"Shion, what's wrong? Are you alright?" Arturo asked concerned.
Arturo put his hand on her forehead which broke her from her stupor.
"A-Arturo what are you doing?" Shion asked flustered.
"You looked out of it so I came over to check if you're okay." Arturo replied.
Shion seeing the caring and concern expression his eyes showed made her turn her face away from him not wanting to show him how red her face is.
Arturo, who was looking up at the ceiling, was berating himself for being bold enough to touch her making her flustered after knowing what she almost went through.
Shion became flustered because she surprised. 'He was worried about me?' Shion thought. The thought made her smile. She looked up right at his face.
While looking up at the ceiling he saw Shion looking up at him from corner of his eyes.
He looked down back at her. Her cheeks held a visible blush and her eyes held a hint of something in them that he couldn't make out. Her smile though, he could definitely make out what that meant. 'Good she's not mad.' Arturo thought as he smiled back at her.
"I guess I should get going." Arturo said as he and Shion walked to the front door and exited the house.
Shion was looking down at her knees. "Um, Arturo, I just wanted to thank you again for everything." Shion whispered softly. Her cheeks were tinged with a faint blush.
"Don't worry about it Shion, I'm just glad I could help you out." Shion looked up at Arturo and could see him giving her a smile.
She liked it. She took this time to check his features some more. She noticed his tamed spiky two toned hair. She suddenly felt the urge to run her fingers through it. But, what she noticed the most were his eyes. They were so clear and violet; she felt she would drown in them if she looked at them too long. 'He's so handsome.'
"Uh Shion, is there something on my face?" Arturo asked while putting his hands up to his face. Shion was staring at him with a little smile on her face and he thought it was because there was something funny on him.
Shion, upon hearing Arturo's voice, immediately snapped out of her gaze. "Oh! I-I'm so sorry Arturo! Shion stammered with a cherry red blush on her cheeks. Arturo let out a little chuckle.
"So there's nothing on my face?" He asked.
"No no no Arturo, your face is perfectly fine." 'Better than fine.' Shion then reached out with her right hand and cupped his right cheek.
"You have beautiful eyes Arturo." Arturo's eyes widened a little as he blushed. Shion, seeing this smirked. 'He looks so cute when he's flustered.'
Shion then did something completely unexpected. She herself was surprised. She hugged Arturo. Arturo's eyes widened even more. His blush got about two shades darker. His right cheek was touching hers and he felt Shion's rather large… assets pushing up against his chest, making him wonder why he couldn't feel it yesterday.
Shion felt Arturo stiffen and the warmth coming from his cheek, meaning that his blush only got even deeper in shade.
'I see he likes my boobs.' Shion thought with a smirk on her face, which Arturo couldn't see.
"Uh Shion wh-"
"Arturo." Shion cut in. He backed away from the hug to look at her in her purple eyes, his body immediately missing her bust's warmth, much to his dismay.
'All that time spending with Kirei has turned me into this…' Arturo thought, who then remembered how Kirei said to him when they hung out together, he would share with him and Athrun all he knew about the female gender and how, if he got a girlfriend, to please her.
And he had a lot of information to share.
Arturo couldn't look at any female for too long without thinking something perverted for weeks.
"Y-yes Shion?" Arturo asked weakly.
"I'm sorry about hugging you so unexpectantly like that, it's just I really am grateful to you. You saved me and done so much for me in just two days." Shion said as she gave him a sincere smile.
Arturo smiled at her. He then put his strong arms around her neck and pulled her into his chest. Shion, who was surprised, put her hands up in front of her. Her petite hands hit his strong chest with a dull thud and her head landed right underneath his chin as he pulled her to him.
Though he wouldn't admit it to anyone and especially to himself, he liked the warmth her body was producing. Shion now sported a blush that could have rivaled a tomato in color.
Arturo let out a chuckle when he felt Shion ease herself and wrap her own arms around his mid back. His chuckle made his chest vibrate against her own, which was now touching his chest. She let out a soft giggle to show that it tickled.
"Shion, like I said before, you don't have to keep thanking me. You're a friend of mine, a precious person of mine." Shion felt her heart leap when he said she was one of his precious people.
"You are also one of my precious people Arturo." Shion said as she moved away from the bottom of his chin and looked up at his face. "In fact you're my first…" she finished.
Hearing Shion say he was a precious person to her, Arturo couldn't help but grin bigger. After they released each other Arturo put his left hand in his pocket while instinctively giving a charming smile.
"Thanks for the hug Shion, I um, enjoyed it, heh heh." Arturo finished quietly. Shion saw that most of the sadness in his eyes were gone. Shion thought about it, but decided to not ask him to explain to her.
"Your welcome Arturo, I enjoyed your hug as well." Shion said with a blush on her cheeks again.
"Well good night Arturo, I must get some sleep." Arturo realizing what she just said gave her a big smile.
Shion watched his eyes. "They are so beautiful." She saw that his eyes held warmth, happiness and wait… was that a hint of… adoration? Shion realized Arturo was giving her that look. Now it wasn't as strong a look as the look he might give to the person his loves, but it was definitely there.
"Good night Shion." Arturo said as he hugged her one more time, much to the happiness of Shion and surprisingly himself. He let go and left towards his car.
Shion watched his back as he was leaving. She had a pleased look on her face like that of a kid who got what he or she wanted.
Arturo looked over his shoulder towards Shion, and gave her a small smile one last time as he then got into his car and drove off.
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Anybody looking at either of their faces that night could all agree they had pleasant dreams judging by the smiles on their faces.
That's Chapter 3! Was it any good?! Do you think Arturo will fall in love with Shion? What happened between Arturo and Lacus? Stay in tune and find out in the following chapters. Review Please!