My Cute Little Girlfriend chapter 04: Valentine's Day with Ayane

BW: here's chapter 04, with the valentine's day. I just uploaded chapter 03 a few days ago, and now here's new chapter. To be honest, I worked on this one before I did chapter 03. Since it would be out of place, I went on ahead and did the third one.

Ayane is feeling nervous. Tomorrow, it will be an important day, for every girl in love. Valentine's Day is coming. She's always made chocolates with her mom, but now she has a boyfriend. She didn't know whether to make chocolate, or to buy herself.

At home in her room, she pondered on what decision she should make, wondering what she should do. Suddenly, her cell phone started ringing.

"Hm…?" she answered, wondering who it could be from. It was from a text message from her boyfriend, Yu-senpai. "Senpai…?"

"You don't have any plans after school tomorrow, do you? I was thinking I'd take you somewhere before we go home. Talk to me after classes are you, okay?" said Yu's message.

"Oh… Senpai is inviting me somewhere… and tomorrow is…" Ayane felt even more nervous. But, knowing that Yu wants to hang out, and he may be expecting "it", she didn't have time to be all scared. She made her decision, and got fired up. Literally. "For Senpai's sake, I'll go for it!"

She thought if the chocolate goes well, and maybe something a little extra.

(-February 14th-)

It's time. The big moment has arrived. Ayane, with her box of chocolates, slowly advanced her way up the stairs to the Second year floor. However, her feet seem to be carrying heavy amounts of lead. She was only halfway up the steps. She thought she was prepared for this, but it would seem her heart wasn't totally in it.

"Ohh, what's wrong with me…? I'm acting like a coward again… I'm sure Senpai would be so disappointed if he saw me like this…" Ayane thought.

"Are you alright up there?" asked a voice. Ayane jumped as soon as she heard. She turned around, and saw a boy, or a girl with boyish features stand below her. She wore a blue hat, and the boy's uniform. Ayane has heard about her. That's Naoto Shirogane, the Detective Prince. She was sure of it. But, this is the first time she and Shirogane-san have ever spoken. "Is everything okay?" Naoto asked, somewhat concerned.

"I-I'm just fine…!" Ayane nervously answered.

"Okay…" Naoto, given her intelligence, could tell right away that this girl was not fine. She even spotted that neatly wrapped box of Valentine's chocolate. "Would I be wrong in assuming that you plan to give box to someone?"

"W-What…?! Um…" Ayane blushed.

"I guessed right." Naoto grinned. It went away in seconds, "It must be stressful, not having the courage to do what you want." said Naoto, with a sympathetic look on her face, "But, if you wait too long, your chance could slip. So if I were you, I'd go, while my legs can still carry me, and give that special someone the gift you want to give him. He'll see that courage of yours when you do." Naoto smiled again.

Ayane remained speechless., but her nerves have calmed down a bit, and she feels ready to go give her chocolates to Senpai. She put on a brave, and bowed to Naoto, "Thank you very much for your encouragement, Shirogane-san!" Ayane thanked, and with her confidence reaffirmed, Ayane dashed up the stairway, with her chocolates in hand, and with hope that she can give it to her beloved without fail.

Naoto waits downstairs. "She thanked me?" she whispered, "Hehe, well, there's something rare." she grinned, "I can see a little bit of me in her, so I guess understanding her wasn't so difficult. At least she has it easy, though. She can give the gift, instead of the other way around…"

"Um, Naoto-kun…" said another girl with chocolates of her own. Naoto turned her head to see her, "Please, take this!' she held out the box of chocolate to her the Detective Prince.

Naoto had annoyed expression on her face, "Like this for example…"

(-School Building, 2nd Floor-)

Ayane was right outside the whole. Despite being confident, she was still being shy, like she always had. She remembered that Yu-senpai's class of was 2-2. The door was still open, so she peered her head through. She saw Yu, and his friends chatting. She also saw a few of the male students still here.

"Well, what should I do now? I'm going to hang out here for a bit longer, but I don't know what to do…" said a restless male student.

"… Not like there's anything for me to do at home, anyway.. I got it! I'll go up to the roof or something." said a nervous male student.

"I-I'm going to be behind the school building. Y-You know, just because." said a desperate male student. All three of them were about to leave. Before they could spot her, Ayane quickly pressed her back against the wall so that they wouldn't notice her. As soon as they were gone, she peered her head back in.

Yu's good friend Yosuke complained about most of the girls being gone already. That's when another first year, like Ayane and Naoto. It was Kanji Tatsumi, an infamous delinquent, who has apparently turned himself around. Despite Kanji's change, Ayane still feel intimidated by his appearance. She couldn't possibly go in with him there.

Kanji comes from the other door to the classroom, saying that the guys are so obsessed with chocolate, and wondered why didn't they just buy some. Yosuke informs him that he shouldn't by chocolate for himself, and went straight to teasing him about SOMEBODY else. This angers Kanji, who blushes wildly. Yosuke told him he was talking about a girl named Nanako.

(Ayane POV)

So, these are Yu-senpai's friends. I wish I could go in and give him my chocolate, but maybe I should wait until Senpai was done chatting with his friends. I don't want to disturb him and his friends with my presence. Come to think of it, Yu-senpai said he lives with his uncle, and his cousin, named Nanako. I wonder if they were the same person they were talking about.

Even so, I'm compelled to watch them, anyway. But, just as I peered my head back in, to my shock, I saw the two girls, Yukiko and Chie hand bangs of chocolate to Senpai, Hanamura-senpai, and Tatsumi-san. But, they had some odds expressions on their face, especially Hanamura-senpai's and Tatsumi-san's. I wonder why? Was it because their cooking was bad? The girl wearing green probably can't, but I would surprised if the Yukiko Amagi couldn't cook.

I giggle as I thought that, but then I got to thinking; what if my chocolate tastes bad, and if Yu-senpai wouldn't eat it? Ohh, what should I do?!

Just as I'm nearly at wits end, I saw the former idol, Rise Kujikawa, A.K.A Risette, walk passed me. Rise-san didn't even notice me, probably because I was so small compared to her. I've always envied Rise-san for being so confident and cute. I bet she would be a better match for Senpai.

She had a bang of chocolates with her too. She walks into Senpai's classroom, and starts happily handing out one to everyone, starting with Satonaka-senpai, who asked why in a surprised way. Rise-san answered that it was because it was a day for giving out chocolate for the people you like.

"To the people you like…" I whispered. Rise-san also said that it's a great day to say "thank you" to all those people in her life, and not just your romantic partner. Satonaka-senpai and Hanamura-senpai seemed impressed. As for me, I felt that those words meant something. I shouldn't just give my chocolate to senpai because he's my boyfriend. I should give it to him as my way of saying "thank you" to him, for everything he's done for me, as well.

I still want to give it to Senpai, but I still feel like I should wait. Everyone seems to be having fun, and I don't want spoil it.

(End of POV)
(-Much time later-)

All of Yu's friends left after finish up their conversation. Only Yu is left in the classroom.

"You can come out now." Yu announced. Ayane walked in, knowing that her senpai was addressing her.

"So, you knew I was here the whole time?" Ayane asked.

"You're not that great at hiding." said Yu, "Why didn't you join us?"

"Because, you looked like were having some fun, talking with everyone." Ayane said, "I didn't want to ruin any of it."

"I see. Well, you should join us next time. I'll introduce you to everyone." Yu said.

"N-No, you don't have to go to all that trouble!" Ayane said.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll fit right in." Yu smiled. That smile has always calmed Ayane's heart when she feels excited or panicked. She always liked that about him.

"O-Okay… I'll being looking forward to it… so, please take of care me…" Ayane blushed with a bright smile.

Yu smiled as well, "Alright then. Shall we be off?" Yu asked as he started to walk out of the classroom.

"Huh? Off?" Ayane inquired.

"Remember that text message?" Yu asked. Ayane nodded.

"Yes, I remember."

"Good. Because, I think you'd really it. Plus, it'll just the two of us this time." Yu smiled. Ayane wondered what kind of place senpai is talking about.

(-The beach-)

Yu came to the shore with Ayane. The cool breeze feels nice.

"The sound of the waves is music." said Ayane, watching the waves, "It softly works its way into the bottom of my heart… it's nostalgic, and gentle… I want to make music likes this one day."

"I thought you like it here." Yu said.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Senpai! It's just, I haven't been to the beach in forever…" Ayane apologized, "I didn't think I could come to a place so special with you. And on such a special day! Are you sure you wanted me to be here?"

"Are you still thinking about what we talked about on Christmas Eve?" Yu asked, "Of course, I wanted you, Ayane."

Ayane blushed, "Thank you…" she said, "When I got that text from you the other night, I was so nervous. But, this morning, I read again, and reread it over and over. I couldn't concentrate on my classes, I tripped in the hallway… I couldn't even eat lunch… E-Even now, I'm… I'm getting nervous."

"Ayane…"

"Anyways, so, uh… Here!" Ayane brought forward her neatly wrapped chocolate. "Usually, my mom helps me make my Valentine chocolate, but this year I wanted to make it all myself. Every other year, we'd eat it as we're making, so we'd have next to nothing left at the end…" Ayane a small frown, "But this year, I made it only for you! Please, take this!"

"Thanks, Ayane." Yu took the box of chocolate, but noticed that it seem a tiny bit wet.

"The wrapping might be a bit moist since I've been holding it for so long, but the chocolate should be okay."

"Well, okay then, I'll take your word for it." said Yu. The two sat on the steps, so they can enjoy the chocolate together. Yu opened the box, and saw that the chocolates from Ayane are in small piece, and in an adorable pattern. As he ate it, the soft sweetness spreads in his mouth.

"It's all gone…" Ayane said, staring back into the ocean. "And, I was so scared you wouldn't eat it. I had prepared myself to not be sad if that had happened… so I'm very happy." Ayane smiled, "Senpai, thank you."

"No, thank YOU." Yu said, "And you're welcome."

"Hehe…" Ayane giggled, "You don't know, Senpai, but when I say "thank you", I mean so much more…" Ayane smiled, but her expression quickly turned into a sad look, "I still can't believe that you're my boyfriend…" she said, "I don't have any confidence. I'm sure there must be tons of girls better than me… like Amagi-san, and Kujikawa-san…"

"Ayane…"

"… But even then, you chose me, so I'm going to believe in you." Ayane said, her sad expression disappearing, "I'm not going to doubt myself, or compare myself to others… I'll just love you. My love will be pure and greater than any love anyone else could ever give you." Ayane turned to her senpai, with a loving smile, "Senpai, I love you."

Yu is somewhat surprised. This is actually the first time Ayane has said the three magic words. However, thanks to his intelligence, expression, and understanding, he was well aware of Ayane's feelings even before they got together. But, even so, it still makes him happy, because, naturally, he feels the same way. "I know." Yu informed.

"Hehe, you do? I guess it shows… maybe I should tone it down a little." Ayane said.

"Then, do you know, that I feel the same way?" Yu asked.

Ayane blushed a deeper shade of red, "Y-Yes…" she answered, with a wide smile.

The next few moments after that, were silent. The only sound they heard is the crashing sound of the waves in front of them.

"It's so wonderful to be able to tell the one you love that you love them…" Ayane said, blushing once more, "Even more so when you're being told so… I'm so happy, I could cry… so, so happy, it's kinda scary."

"Ayane, can I hold you?" Yu asked his girlfriend. Ayane blushed further, and nodded. Yu wrapped his arms around her tenderly. He could smell the sweet aroma of chocolate around her. The spend a long time at the beach before going home.

(-Later that Evening: Ayane's House-)

After being walked home by Yu, Ayane is in her room, laying on her bed, thinking about today's events. The more she thought, the more happy she felt. She giggled to herself occasionally, thinking how romantic Senpai was today. However, a few seconds later, she remembered something.

"Oh, that's right!" Ayane cried. "Since my parents aren't home right now, so I wanted Senpai to…" Ayane was hoping she could have Yu spend the night here, because her parents are away on another vacation. But, she missed her chance. Oh well, she conveyed her feelings, and said she loved him. So, that's satisfying. Maybe, next time. Still…

After a short, Ayane had undressed from her school uniform, and a cute maid costume she bought from Okina, the other day. She wanted Senpai to see it, since it makes him so happy to see her in other outfits like this. She thought that maybe Senpai likes maids. But, since she missed her chance to ask him, maybe another day would be fine.

(-Meanwhile: At the Dojima Residence-)

Yu is currently in a critical situations. After having no option but to eat some strange Valentine concoction made by his loving cousin, Nanako, Yu is lying on his side, seemingly died, or maybe in a near death state.

"B-Big Bro?!" Nanako cried, "What's wrong Big Bro?!"

He could hear Nanako's voice from very far away.

BW: That's chapter 04. I don't know whether or not to end it here, or continue with some original sources. It'll come to be eventually.