Hello! I hate to tell you this but the story will be shorter than my first one. Well, I don't really know if that's a bad thing. It's because only have two weeks left until school starts. And being in college really kills the time fast. :( But anyway, enjoy this next chapter. :) xoxo

Chapter 6

"Misaki? Misaki?" I slowly opened my eyes to meet my mom's. "Are you awake?"

"No mom. I'm still sleeping while answering your question." I saw her roll her eyes and sit to the end of my bed. I sat up and rubbed my eyes for a clearer vision. "So what's up?"

"Okay, you know you'll be turning eighteen three weeks from now, right?"

"What? Really? Three weeks?" Wow, I didn't even realize.

My mother scoffed. "That's so like you Misaki."

"Wait, hold on. You woke me up at—" I turned to my clock. "—7:05 in the morning just to tell me that? Mom! It's a Sunday!" I yelled. This is unbelievable.

"Well, I got excited." She grinned childishly. I grunted. "So here's my plan. Why don't we—get ready for this—have a masked ball! In our house!" she threw her hands up in the air waiting for me to squeal in delight.

"A ball? What is this the 18th century?" I scoffed.

"I think it's a great idea." She pouted. I rolled my eyes and draped the covers over me. "C'mon Misaki. You only turn eighteen once. When I was your age, I never had a grand party. I just want to know how it feels like to be young again."

"Well if you're so eager to do it then why don't we have that on your birthday?"

"Oh please. You think at my age people would still throw parties? I'm old. C'mon. Let me just do this one little thing for you." she gave me the puppy dog eyes and I growled. I don't understand why my mother is so childish. It's a good thing I didn't acquire that trait of hers.

"Oh alright. Geez, you're so pushy. But I'm not gonna do any speeches okay? You know I hate crowds."

"Deal! Oh this is going to be exciting!" she waltzed away from my room leaving me in an eye-twitching state.

I decided to climb out of bed since my mother's insisting has been drilled on my brain and I can no longer go back to sleep. This is so troublesome. After fixing myself, I went downstairs to have breakfast.

"Morning Misa-chan." Usui said. He was in front of the stove cooking something.

"Hmm… What's that?" I sniffed the smell coming from the kitchen.

"Breakfast." He smiled.

"I didn't know you could cook."

"Well, there are a lot of things you don't know about me." I frowned at him but he just grinned. I sat down on the stool as he gave me food.

"I guess I still don't know you."

"But we have forever to catch up." He leaned against the counter facing me then smirked.

"Okay, now leave me in peace." I said. I internally slapped myself for being mean again.

Well, I guess I'll try to be nice. But I swear it's not gonna be easy.

"Can't I just stay and watch you while you eat your breakfast? You look so cute when you chew." He chimed and grinned.

"No. It's weird and stalker-ish. Now go."

"I'm sure you have time to spare. Shall we go on a date?" I spat my milk all over the table. Not very lady-like.

"Are you crazy?" I yelled as I wiped my mouth.

"C'mon. I haven't been outside lately. Take me on a tour." He smiled.

"I have school tomorrow." I said bluntly.

"You always make up reasons so you could avoid me." I winced at what he said. It's only like a tour right? Not an actual date.

"Oh alright." I sighed in defeat.

"Great!" he beamed at me childishly.

After breakfast, I changed into casual clothes for out little "tour". I wore a simple white shirt and tight jeans then paired it with converse shoes. Outside, I saw Usui leaning against his car. I sighed again when went to him.

"Ready?" he said as I approached him.

"Uh-uh. No car today mister."

"What?" He raised his eyebrow at me.

"Oh yeah, we're walking." I grabbed his hand and went through the gates.

"So where are we going?" I asked.

"I thought you're the one giving me a tour here. Shouldn't I be the one asking you that? Also, how long are you going to keep holding my hand?" I looked down at my right and threw his hand away as if it was a disgusting thing.

"Y-you were so slow! I th-thought you wouldn't be able to catch up so I dragged you instead!" I huffed and turned away.

"Really? Then why is your face so red Misa-chan?" he peeked at my face and I looked the other way.
"Th-that's because it's so hot! This is why I don't go outside much." Usui just chuckled. I sighed. Okay, calm the hell down Misaki. Just get through the day and you'll be fine.

"Right, so where are we going?" he asked again.

"Look, I also don't go out a lot. The farthest place I've been to in this town is the supermarket." I admitted.

"What?" he laughed. "Alright then, why don't we go shopping?"

"No." I said.

"I'll buy you clothes."

"No. I have enough clothes."

"Why not more girly clothes?"

"No." I said again. Okay, he is just starting to piss me off.

"Alrighty! To the mall!" he took my hand and I growled.

"You are so— impossible you know that?"
"Yes, yes I do." He smiled.

We got to the mall and browsed through a lot of clothes. Well, he did most of the browsing. I just sat on the corner. All the salesladies were presenting Usui with different types of dresses just to get closer to him and he just ignored them.

"Funny meeting you here Miss Ayuzawa. Again." I looked up to see Igarashi Tora smirking down at me.

"What are you doing here?" I said grimly.

"Didn't you know? I own this place." He said arrogantly.

"Nope sorry. Didn't know that." I looked the other way again completely ignoring his presence.

"Say, are you alone?"

"Nope. Usui's here."

"Where?" I scanned around the place and pointed my finger.

"There. Surrounded by a sea of heart-eyed girls." I said. I saw Tora's eye twitch.

"Well, he seems to be busy. Why not come with me for a second?"

I stared at him for a moment and said, "Okay, I seriously think you're stalking me. This is the third time you've met me 'by accident'."

"It could mean fate."

"Or stalking." He laughed.

"Let's get out of here. It's obvious you're not enjoying yourself." I scoffed at him. Sorry, but I don't play the 'easy girl'.

"Look—" I started but Usui suddenly cut me off.

"She's not going anywhere."

"Usui—"

"Hello, president Igarashi." He stared coldly at Tora.

"Usui Takumi." He stared back with the same intensity. I can literally feel the chills running up and down my spine. It was like a staring contest. What the hell is happening?

"Aren't you busy today?" Usui said, breaking the silence.

"Actually, I had spare time so I decided to go for a walk."

"At the mall?" It was clear Usui didn't want Tora here.

"Something wrong with that? I own the place." Good point. Usui smirked at Tora and grabbed my hand.

"I'm sorry but we are on a date—"

"Wha—"

"—so we'd best be on our way." He said as he pulled me closer. Tora's eye twitched again and if he wasn't smiling, I'd say he was pretty annoyed. Usui suddenly walked away dragging me behind.

"Usui! Wait!" I flinched as his grip tightened. He was walking so fast. I looked behind me and Tora was already gone. "Okay, he's gone now. You can let go." I said a little louder.

"Alright, what were you talking about?" he said, finally slowing down.

I stopped to catch my breath before saying, "He just wanted to steal me away but I brushed him off."

Usui scoffed and turned around. "Why are you mad? It's not like I initiated the conversation."

"But you talked to him." he said.

"Well, what am I supposed to do? Flip him off? I mean, I don't like the guy but he hasn't really done anything to harm me."

"Just—" Usui covered his face and breathed deeply. "I don't trust him."

I rolled my eyes. What is wrong with this guy? One day he's all nice and weird then suddenly he goes overprotective dad. I really don't understand boys. I sighed and decided to give it a rest. The day is still young and I don't want to start arguing with Usui because of Tora again.

"I'm sorry." I whispered. He seemed so mad I just didn't want to fuel his anger even more.

Usui calmed down and looked at me. His eyes were soft as they stared mine. "I'm sorry too. Shall we go?"

"What? We're not done here?"

"Of course not. I told you we're buying clothes right?" I growled childishly.

"Fine." He held his hand out for me. "But I'm not holding your hand." I said as I walked past him.

Oh boy. This is gonna be a long day.

How was it? Boring? Too short? Again. :p That's really an issue. Hahaha. I get a lot of reviews saying my chapters are too short. Well, I'm really sorry. :( I'll work on that. Anyway, please review my awesome readers! I mean it. REVIEW! I miss your comments. :(((( xoxo