A/N: And now we're on to chapter 4! I kind of struggled with what word to pick for this one, then I just sat down and wrote something with this couple not intending to use it at all when I realized that it would work perfectly. :) You get a little ShinjiroxMinako in this one, but only a little. In all honesty I like Minako in pretty much any couple since I like all the boys in the game for different reason. With all that said, I hope that you enjoy! :D (I have no idea what word to use for E...suggestions? :3)

Thank you very much to Neenao, Such an Irony, Nekketsu, Deidara'sgirl19, and xAvaAdore for their reviews. I feel very honored that just one chapter would get five reviews. You are all so nice to me! :)

Discovery: the act or an instance of discovering

"Wow Senpai…did you actually make this?"

Ken stopped as he heard the familiar voice drift from the kitchen he had just passed. He quickly walked back and peeked around the corner. He felt his eyes narrow as he saw a sight that was becoming unsettlingly familiar.

Minako and Shinjiro sat at the table together.

Ken felt his face heat slightly in anger. The two of them had been spending time together more frequently and it was starting to bother him. He wasn't exactly sure why, but every time he saw them together, he had to look away. It hurt, a lot.

"Yeah I made the damn thing. Now hurry up and eat it before it gets cold," Shinjiro responded, completely oblivious to the young eyes watching his and Minako's exchange.

Minako gave him a suspicious glance, "Are you sure you made this?"

"I said I did already. Why the hell are you so suspicious?" Shinjiro responded as he narrowed his eyes slightly at the younger girl.

"Well…I just never expected you to do something so, I don't know, homely I guess."

"Sorry I'm too 'homely' for you. I guess you won't be getting any more food out of me if you keep being so god damn ungrateful."

"I didn't mean it like that Senpai! Sheesh…you're like the master of being over sensitive…" Minako said as she popped another bite of food into her mouth.

Shinjiro stood up from the table as he placed his hands in his pockets, "Well whatever. You better finish eating all that, you haven't been eating healthy enough recently. What the hell would the team do if they lost their leader, huh?"

As Shinjiro headed his direction, Ken quickly ducked around the corner to make sure that the older boy didn't see him. When the older boy disappeared up the stairs, Ken emerged from his hiding place and he once again stood in the kitchen entry way.

Minako was sitting in the same place as before. She slowly fed herself the food Shinjiro had made for her.

"You should listen to your own advice a little bit Senpai…" Minako said aloud as she stared down at her food.

Ken ducked back around the corner again and he felt a hot, bitter feeling rise in his stomach. Minako was so worried about the older boy; it hurt Ken to hear it.

He balled his hands into fists as he fought back the strong urge to hit something. Of all the people for her to spend time with, why did it have to be him? He was nothing more than a monster. Ken felt hot tears of frusrtation well up within his chest.

"Ken-kun?...Hey, is something wrong?"

He gave a small jump as he heard Minako's voice nearby. Ken had been so busy thinking that he had failed to hear the sound of the girl exiting the kitchen.

"It's nothing Minako-san," Ken said quickly as he looked at the ground and wiped at the few tears that had managed to escape. His heart was beating fast in his chest from frustration...and something else that Ken couldn't name.

"Alright then..." Minako said with a worried frown as she ruffled Ken's hair, "Make sure you don't stay up too late, kay?" Ken gave a slight frown at her ruffling his hair. That was something one did to a child. He didn't want to be recognized only as a child…

"Please wait! I…have something I wish to ask you…" The words were out before Ken had a chance to think about what he was saying.

Minako turned around, a puzzled look on her face.

"Ah…well…do you…think it would be okay for me to make dinner for you tomorrow?" Ken felt heat rush to his face. He had no idea what he was saying any more.

He just wanted to prove to Minako that he was every bit as good as that man.

Minako gave a small smile, "That sounds great Ken-kun. I look forward to it. Make sure you don't disappoint."

Ken nodded his head vigorously as he continued to stare at the ground.

Tomorrow was the day when he would be able to prove himself in the eyes of one very important girl.

Ken came rushing home directly after school in order to prepare himself for the dinner he would be making that night. He wasn't exactly sure why, but he was delighted with the idea that he might be able to make Minako happy.

When he arrived at the dorm, he was greeted with Koromaru jumping up and licking him on the face.

"Ah, stop that!" Ken said through laughs as he pushed the dog off him. Koromaru gave a happy bark.

Ken knelt down next to the dog, "Guess what Koromaru, tonight I'm going to make dinner for Minako-san. I hope that what I make will taste even better than what he made for her last night. I really hope it makes her happy..."

Koromaru gave a series of short barks as he wagged his tail.

"Koromaru-san says that he believes you are in love with Minako-san."

Ken looked up at the new voice that had entered the conversation. Aegis was standing not far away, her eyes stared straight ahead and she had an unreadable expression on her face.

Then Ken's brain finally registered what Aegis had said.

He felt immense heat rush to his face, "T-That's not right Aegis-san…I don't…have those kind of feeling for her. We're just friends."

Plus there's just too much of a distance between us… Ken thought as he attempted to stop his blushing.

"Koromaru-san says that you are not being truthful with yourself," Aegis informed, once again translating for the dog.

The blush that Ken had been attempting to hide once again flared on his face, "That's…not true…" Ken said with less conviction. He had never really thought about it before.

What were his feelings toward Minako?

Before the conversation had a chance to continue, Ken quickly stood up and excused himself from the room. He headed immediately into the quite kitchen where he would have time to think.

Aegis', or rather Koromaru's, words had thrown Ken's heart and head into turmoil. It wasn't possible that he was in love with Minako…was it? Sure he respected her and thought that she was very kind, but that wasn't love…right? Ken wouldn't know; he had never been in love.

Ken shook his head to clear away his stray thoughts. He had to concentrate on the task at hand. He was going to make dinner for Minako and it was going to be better than any dinner she had ever eaten.

Yet as Ken began to gather his ingredients, Aegis' voice played over and over in his head.

…You are in love with Minako-san.

"Mmm…something smells good!" Ken turned around at the familiar sound of Minako's voice. She stood in the doorway to the kitchen with a smile on her face.

"Minako-san!" Ken said quickly as he felt color rush to his face. Aegis' words were still haunting him.

"So, what's for dinner tonight?" Minako said with a smile as she sat down at the table.

"Well…I don't know how to make a lot of food…but I hope this is alright…"

Ken quietly placed the plate in front of Minako. It was a warm omelet.

"I'm sorry, I know it's not exactly dinner food, but it's all I really know how to make…it's my favorite so my mother taught me how…" Ken's voice trailed off.

"It looks delicious Ken-kun," Minako said earnestly as she picked up her fork. She cut a small piece and placed it in her mouth. Ken held his breath as he watched the older girl taste the food.

Minako's face lit up, "It's really good Ken! I think it's the best omelet I've ever eaten!"

Ken felt his heart beat increase at the compliment. He had never cooked for anyone but himself, so he honestly had no idea how it would taste to other people. It felt wonderful to hear his very first compliment on his cooking from Minako.

"Hey Ken-kun, did you make some for yourself?" Minako asked as she looked over at the young boy.

"Huh? Oh, no. I was too busy making yours that I completely forgot about myself."

"Well that's no good!" Minako said with a slight frown. "Here," she said as she handed Ken her fork, "I'll go grab another fork and then we can share it."

Ken felt his face heat up as he looked at the fork that Minako had used. He couldn't help but think how it had touched her lips…Ken's face flared an even deeper red. What was he thinking! She was an older girl, she was his leader; nothing more.

Minako returned quickly with another fork, "So, shall we finish this up then Ken-kun?"

Ken stood up abruptly and took a few steps toward the kitchen door, "I…I'm alright Minako-san. But please, finish everything. I did make it for you after all."

Minako's face registered surprise, but it quickly melted into a warm smile, "You sound just like Shinjiro-Senpai when you talk like that."

Ken felt his blood boil at the mention of that name. Why did it have to him that she always talked about? Why did he have to be the one she spent time with and laughed with?

"I…I am nothing like that man!" Ken practically yelled, "I'm better than...than that monster! And…one day I'll prove it to you Minako-san!" and with that Ken tore up the stairs and ran to his room.

His heart was racing like mad in his chest. He could feel the blush of anger and embarrassment on his face. He took a few breaths in an attempt to calm himself down, but it just wasn't working.

He kept thinking about the way Minako had said his name.

And then Aegis' words appeared in his head once more and Ken realized something for the first time.

He was in love with Minako.