Chapter 3
Laughing so hard that we could cry,
when we held hands and gazed into each other's eyes.
He stared blankly at her back, he has lost track on what was happening around nor heard anything from today's lessons. His eyes were fixed on her long golden hair, he kept pondering on what she could be thinking of at this moment. Seiya rolled his eyes, why would he even wonder when he knew what she was thinking of, it was that guy.. that guy who in Seiya's mind does not deserve her. But who was he to know who was right for her or not?
It has been 3 weeks since that incident happened, Seiya never thought that it will linger in his memories longer than he expected. He was there standing across the street as he watched Mamoru receive the affection of the woman he hold close to his arms. Surely, Mamoru noticed that it was him who saw them kissing, but he simply walked away thinking that he does not owe any explanation to Seiya.
"Seiya? Seiya?" Usagi waved her hands to Seiya's face, his eyes were half open yet his mind has completely shut him off from reality.
"Seiya?" Usagi called him one more time, this time Seiya fully opened his eyes and acknowledged her.
"Yes, Odango?" Seiya ran his fingers through his hair, he had to snap out of it. He never told Usagi what he saw that night, he figured that it was not his business and who was he to confront Usagi about it anyway? As far as Seiya knows, Usagi sees him as a parasite.
"Did you not hear what Ms. Shiido said?" Usagi asked
"About what?"
Usagi raised her shoulders and sighed, "Apparently, you and I are partners for the home economics assignment."
"Wow, you truly are lucky! Aren't you glad your partner is a hot guy like me?" Seiya smiled and leaned closer to Usagi's face.
"Well.. uh.. Seiya? Um, do you know how to cook?" Usagi looked down and bit her lip, she took short glances at Seiya as her cheeks started to turn red.
Being a celebrity, Seiya ultimately had no time to learn anything about preparing his own food. He never stepped foot in the kitchen nor held any chopping and cooking utensils. Seiya shook his head, "Sorry Odango, but there were women happy enough to cook for me so I never really had time to learn it."
Usagi rolled her eyes, "Great! We're screwed! We need to prepare a cake this weekend, our grades rely on it!"
"Odango.."
"What?"
"Don't tell me you don't know how to cook.." Seiya asked. This really made Usagi blush even further 'oh God, oh God, he's gonna tease me to death now!'.
"I'm sorry! I tried! But, it's really not for me!" Usagi covered her face with her hands, half prepared for Seiya's banter. Just before Seiya could deliver his first set of jokes towards Usagi, her friends approached their seats and Makoto rubbed Usagi's head.
"Usagi, don't worry! I can teach you guys over the weekend." Makoto smiled down at Usagi.
"Really? Is it really okay? I know you'll need to bake a cake for your team as well." Usagi asked. Makoto is pretty good in cooking and baking, in fact she has been featured on a TV program where aspiring student cooks were invited to do a simple demo.
"Of course! It will be fun. Seiya, you have to be there too, okay? And don't expect too much, my home is not as huge as yours." Makoto winked.
"As long as I get to spend a weekend with Odango, I'll be more than happy to. I'm sure she's excited to be with me too, right Odango?" Seiya patted one of Usagi's hair buns and smiled. Usagi slapped his hands and rolled her eyes, "Go to hell!".
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Saturday morning came and both Usagi and Seiya went to Makoto's house. They've decided on making a caramel cake since according to Makoto it was fairly simple and requires fewer ingredients. Seiya took charge in measuring the ingredients while Usagi was taught by Makoto to properly separate the eggs.
Makoto carefully mixed the dry and wet ingredients as pairs of blue eyes watched her intently. Makoto asked Seiya to grease the pan while Usagi pre-heated the oven. A few minutes more Makoto handed the bowl with the mixture to Usagi, "All you need to do now is to pour this mixture in the prepared pan." Makoto pointed the greased pan she asked Seiya to prepare.
As Usagi was slowly pouring the contents of the bowl to the pan, Seiya reached for the spatula and helped Usagi pour the mixture out, Usagi being the klutz that she was lost her grip on the bowl momentarily, she was lucky enough that Seiya noticed it right away and immediately grabbed the bowl, his hands on top of Usagi's. Usagi was a bit shaken by the nearly disastrous moment, until she felt the warmth on top of her hands, she looked at it and finally saw that the warmth was coming from Seiya's hand. She blushed, "I'm sorry. I guess it's a 'clumsy' day today."
Seiya saw that Usagi was a bit flustered, he removed his hands and smiled "I probably should have done that in the first place."
"Um guys, I need to step out for a few minutes, I ran out of brown sugar for the caramel! I'm so sorry Usagi, Seiya. The store is quite near, I'll be back in a few minutes" Makoto said as she removed her apron.
"I can do it, besides it's our assignment anyway." Seiya said as he started to untie his apron. Makoto raised her hand gesturing for Seiya to stop.
"That's okay Seiya, it's fine with me I need to buy a couple more things too anyway. And you're a celebrity, I don't think the grocery is a safe place for someone like you. I won't let that happen, especially if you're my friend" Makoto smiled.
"Thanks a lot, Makoto" Seiya returned her smile.
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Usagi and Seiya decided to clean up and wash the dishes while Makoto was out, they stood side by side as Usagi handed a clean dish for Seiya to store in a nearby cabinet. It was awfully quiet, as soon as they were done, Usagi removed her apron as Seiya did the same. They both sat in the living room and waited for Makoto.
Seiya's mind drifted to the scene he witnessed weeks ago. For some reason he couldn't take it off his mind, nor did he had the courage to tell Usagi about it. "So, how are things going with Mamoru?" Seiya blurted out.
"Mamoru? Well, I've seen him a week ago." Usagi chuckled.
Seiya raised his eyebrow and pushed on out of curiosity, "Did something good happen?"
"How do you know?" Usagi looked at Seiya's eyes.
"I don't. I just know that you are infatuated with that guy. Well?"
"I don't know," Usagi held both of her cheeks, she could feel that her cheeks were getting red, "He asked me to see him next week, we haven't decided on the place yet but he said he'd call me. Do..do you think.. it's a date?" Usagi asked, she looked again at Seiya's eyes, her eyes were hopeful and Seiya couldn't simply take that light away from her eyes.
"That depends." He replied shortly
"depends on what?"
"Did he tell you that he like you?"
"Huh?"
"I said, have he ever told you that he likes you.."
Seiya leaned in forward to Usagi's face, her eyes widened at the sudden closeness of the idol's face to her own. She could feel his breath mingling with her own breath, she could even make out the scent that he was wearing that day. His eyes were looking straightly and steadily at her own, never had she been this close to a guy nor had she been alone this way with the opposite sex. She and Mamoru shared a couple of hugs but that was it. The shivers Seiya was sending her through his gaze was making her feel feverish, she could sense that her cheeks were getting hotter and hotter. She wanted to avert her eyes from Seiya's seductive ones but she couldn't bring herself to do so.
Seiya leaned in more closer and brushed a stray hair away from Usagi's face, 'oh God' a simple touch from Seiya's fingers escalated her heartbeat. Surely, this was it, she could feel Seiya's lips getting closer, she will finally experience the sensation of having a first kiss. She waited, half closing her eyes, Seiya looked at Usagi's face, her face was so flustered yet so beautiful, he desired to taste her lips, but he knew that he had to stop then and there or he may not be able to control himself and take it further.
'Should I allow myself to be one of Seiya's prey? Will I allow it? Should I.. Should I… God! Those eyes are so sexy!' Usagi fought within herself but didn't make any movements as she anticipated for Seiya's lips. Seiya closed his eyes, a sign that triggered Usagi's 'this is it' alarm, she allowed herself to close her own eyes and waited for Seiya. He grabbed both of her shoulders and leaned his face towards her neck, Usagi shot her eyes open as she felt a warm and wet sensation brush through a small spot on her neck.
"You had a bit of cream on your neck, tastes like the chiffon we made a while ago" Seiya chuckled and sticked his tongue out. Usagi furiously blushed, 'what was I thinking!' her face was mad as hell but she didn't blurt out a single word, she was too startled and half disappointed that Seiya was simply teasing her. Seiya laughed and extended one of his arms around Usagi's shoulder.
"What? Were you thinking that I was about to kiss you?" Seiya whispered huskily
"Why would I want that? I hate you!" Usagi removed his arms and gave him a quick punch on his side, Seiya laughed and winced at the pain Usagi gave to his side.
"I'd give you one long kiss if you asked me. Don't worry Odango, I'll only kiss you if you allowed and asked for it" Seiya laughed.
"AS IF I'D ASK YOU TO DO THAT!" Usagi stood and threw a pillow on Seiya's face.
*ding-dong*
"Hi guys, sorry I made you wait. I bumped into Minako and…" Makoto said as she opened the door, she stopped as she saw Usagi continuously beating Seiya's laughing face with a pillow.
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Monday came and Ms. Shiido gave both Usagi and Seiya a passing mark on their assignment for home economics, Seiya smiled and gave Usagi a slight pat on one of her odangos. "Quit that will you?" Usagi sneered at Seiya and walked back to her seat.
As soon as Seiya sat back on his seat he gave Usagi a nudge on the shoulder, "hey, hey, have you noticed Minako and Yaten lately?" Seiya whispered.
Usagi tilted her head to check on Minako, indeed she was all lovey-dovey with Yaten who was seated right next to her. He turned her head to face Seiya and raised an eyebrow, "So?"
"Just saying. She was in our apartment yesterday, they've locked themselves in Yaten's room for a couple of hours" Seiya gave Usagi a devilish smile.
"Please don't tell me that you've eavesdrop and would want to gossip with me about their sexcapade that night." Usagi rolled her eyes, Minako went out with 2 guys before, and as her best friend Minako shared a couple of details about her love life with Usagi.
"Nah, just wondering when will WE lock ourselves together in MY room." Seiya snickered.
"Aw, that's too sweet Seiya. Unfortunately I would rather lock myself inside MY room than to see you." Usagi smirked and turned her head away from Seiya.
Before Seiya could initiate another flirting session with Usagi, Ms. Shiido held the class' attention and allowed a woman to come inside the room. Seiya widened his eyes, he definitely knew that woman. She had dark green hair, a dark complexion, long legs and a stunning face.
"Class, I would like you all to meet the new School nurse. She's Ms. Setsuna Meiou." Setsuna bowed and her head and gave the class her brightest smile.
Usagi shot a look at Seiya and smiled, "Seiya, she's a stunner, don't you think?" she asked, Seiya simply looked back at Usagi and smiled back, "you look better".
