So here I am updating once again since I have been threatened for the first time by zairaswift. I'm not mad though. It was more of a challenge. Enjoy the chapter and thanks for the reviews guys. You made me happy.
Chapter 9
"For the last time, will you guys cut it out?!" Misaki, who was currently walking her way to walk yelled at the three walking also near her-too near.
"We're just making sure you're safe, Ayuzawa-san," the harmless Yukimura reasoned out.
"Well, I am capable of defending myself and FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, IT IS BROAD DAYLIGHT! WHO IN THE RIGHT MIND WOULD ATTACK ME?!"
Fearing the demon possessing Misaki, Yukimura hid behind Kanou's back, trembling.
"Don't scare the little boy, Misaki-san. He's just following Takumi's orders."
Misaki, calming down, puffed. "Takumi's orders eh? Well tell him the fuck with those."
"I didn't know Misaki-san curses. Hahaha."
"I only curse because of that alien freak."
"Aww, aren't you two sweet?" Maria remarked going all mushy-mushy with herself.
"Uhh, what's so sweet about that, Miyazono-san?" Kanou asked somehow not getting Maria's point.
"Simple. That is because she hates him."
"And may I ask what makes it sweet between Usui and I?" Misaki joined in.
"Well, I believe that the more you hate, the more you love."
"Well, the hell with that. I don't hate him."
"You don't?!" The trio asked in perfect unison.
"Nope."
"I-I sh-should tell boss right away," exclaimed Yukimura fishing his phone out from his pocket as the remaining too stood with their mouths hanging open.
No, she doesn't hate him. She despised him. Same meaning but hey, it's two different words. Of course she won't tell them about that. She got this all planned out.
"Actually guys, I'm planning on calling him right now to somehow confess 'it' to him."
"Really?!" Maria being all excited exclaimed with we eyes twinkling.
"Uhmm, yeah but I would need some privacy for that. You know, it's serious business."
"Oh! Of course! Of course! Kanou, Yukimura, let's go. We need to give Misaki her time."
When they were finally out of sight, Misaki let out a sigh of relief and leaned on a wall.
Well that was easy.
She then got her phone from her bag and dialed 'his' number. Of course she's going to call him. She wouldn't want to lie. To her surprise, he immediately answered on the first ring.
That was fast.
"Misa-chan?"
"Usui, I despise you."
"Wha-"
She hurriedly ended the call after stating her reason for calling. Now, she won't feel guilty about what she's said to them although she never told them about the 'hate' and 'despise' thing.
Oh, well. They immediately jumped to conclusions. Not my fault.
. . . . .
"Good morning, Misaki." Misaki's secretary greeted her upon passing her desk.
"Good morning to you too, Erika."
"Well, someone seems to be on a good mood. Did something good happen last night?"
"Uhh-"
"Oh my gosh! Don't tell me!" Erika stood up from her seat and grabbed both Misaki's shoulders, looking straight into her eyes. "Did you guys use protection?"
"Huh?" Misaki was completely ignorant about what her friend's trying to say.
"SO, how was it? Did it feel good? Was he easy on you? Did it last long?"
"Erika, what-"
"Was he good in bed?"
"In bed?! The hell are you talking about?!"
Now, I get it. How can she think I had done 'that' last night?
"Didn't you two do it?"
"No. He's in L.A."
Wait, what? What did she just say? Erika never mentioned who, right? Why did she assume she was talking about the alien? *gulp* Something's wrong with you, Misaki. Fix yourself.
Upon realizing her mistake, she made things clear. "You do mean the blonde guy, right?"
"Of course! He's the only boy Misaki opened up to!"
He is?
"W-well, he's not here in Japan as of now so stop it with your disgusting thoughts Erika."
"Aww, c'mon, you two will eventually get to that part in your relationship anyway."
"I'm more on focusing on the present rather than the future, mind you."
Her secretary giggled and hit her lightly on the shoulders.
"Hmmm, if you say so. Anyway, why did he even leave you alone?"
"He had some business to take care of in L.A."
"Ohhh. So he's a businessman."
"Yeah. Actually he's the CEO of-"
Uh-oh, my tongue slipped.
Misaki clamped her hands over her mouth with shock evident on her face.
"CEO of?" Erika ushered her to continue.
"CEO of…of some company. Yeah, I never got to ask what's the name of the company he's working for."
"Oh yeah, I remembered you just got to together a week ago, right?"
"Yeah."
"Hmmm, you better ask then. What if he's the CEO of Walker Inc., that would cause a rampage by Aoi."
"Uhhh-yeah."
You'd be surprised to know that he really is what you think he could be.
"I better go to work now, Erika."
She nodded saying a simple 'sure' before going back to her place of work. "Just call me if you need anything."
"Yeah, I'll remember that."
. . . . .
"Ding dong. Ding dong. Ding dong. Ding dong. Ding dong."
"Alright, I'm coming already. Shut up, Sakura." Misaki roared as she went down the stairs at the same time putting on her trench coat. It was cold since winter was fast approaching so she decided to wear something warm and comfortable. This time, she made sure Suzuna wouldn't force her to wear anything too girlish ever again. She settled on a gray shirt with a parrot design, fitted blue jeans, brown flats and a chestnut-colored trench coat.
"Really, Sakura. You could've just used the doorbell instead of using your voice."
"It wasn't a problem, Misaki. It was fun," the girl in pigtails replied with a smile. She was as always, girly. Her outfit was a pink floral dress with a ribbon as belt. It reaches just an inch above her knees. She topped it off with pink wedges. Along with her was Shizuko wearing a simple shirt, pants and sneakers with a dark blue jacket. Seeing them together will surely make everyone wonder how they managed to get along. They were the total opposite of each other. One was cheerful, the other was always emotionless. One was girly, the other preferred boyish styles. And the list goes on of how they are totally parallel.
"I guess you just can't be helped. I'm glad you were able to tag along Shizuko. I couldn't bear being with Sakura alone."
"She forced me to come."
The cute girl pouted. "I did not!"
"I was just kidding. Besides, this is our best friends' day."
"Yep. It's been a while since we had that. So, after we're done visiting the café, we're going to the mall!"
Misaki and Shizuko decided not to complain anymore for they know Sakura will always have her way no matter what.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Sakura said before dragging the other two along.
"Suzuna, I'll be going now!" Misaki yelled as she was being pulled.
"Sure. Take care, one-chan. Say hi to your boyfriend for me," her sister replied leaning by the door with a small smile on her lips.
"Eh?"
"C'mon Misaki, hurry up." Sakura complained pulling Misaki harder.
"Wait-Kyaaa!"
So, she never had the chance to ask Suzuna by what she meant. Sakura was to be blamed. Besides, Suzuna doesn't know a thing about Usui. Or does she?
Oh no. That's far from happening.
. . . . .
"Mmmm…this tastes so good!" Sakura stated while chewing the dessert in pure bliss.
"The food here sure is great," Shizuko added before taking a sip in her pineapple juice.
Misaki nodded. "I'm glad you liked it here."
They continued eating in silence and had small talks mostly about Sakura's fandom.
"Which remind me of something, Yumemishi's having a mall tour tomorrow. And I would like it if both of you would accompany me since there will also be a fan signing event right after their performance."
"-I'm picking up my brother at the airport."
"-I'm moving in an apartment tomorrow."
Misaki and Shizuko swiftly reasoned out in order to avoid wasting their time for a band all over again.
Sakura frowned upon hearing that her best friends are busy tomorrow. "Aww, that's too bad. So, Shizuko, I didn't know your brother was coming home tomorrow."
"Uhmm yeah, I kind of forgot to tell you guys about it."
"Okay…And Misaki, you're moving out of your mom's house?"
"Yes. I was thinking about it for a while now and just took action just this week when I finally got Mom's consent."
"Sorry we can't help you out tomorrow, Misaki," Shizuko stated.
"Oh no. It's fine. I can handle."
"But we'll be sure to visit on Monday. Let's have a girls' night out in celebration for Misaki's new apartment!"
Monday? Was Usui's plan for Monday final?
"Actually I uhh-"
"Kyaa! He's so handsome!"
"He's my prince!"
"Please give us your number!"
"Are you taken?"
"Go on a date with us!"
"Eh?" the three said at the same time while looking at the direction by the entrance where girls are crowding.
"What's happening?" asked Shizuko to the two.
"I have no idea. It seems like they're after a boy, I guess," was Misaki's reply. She herself isn't sure about it though but judging from what she can hear, she knows that it could be a boy the other girls are going crazy about.
"Should we check it out?" Sakura suggested.
"Nah, that's too bothersome," Shizuko expressed.
"I agree. Let's just continue eating."
"What if it's a famous actor or a hot model? I want to have his signature."
"You can have that signature as soon as the girls surrounding him lessens, Sakura," Shizuko said in an irritated tone.
"Fine. So, how was work this week for the both of you?"
Misaki didn't bother answering Sakura's question since she got dazed to catch a glimpse of blonde hair from the crowd.
Usui?...Nah, probably someone with the same hair color. I'm sure he's at home, resting.
"Misaki? Hello? Earth to Misaki."
Misaki snapped out from her thoughts once she heard Sakura calling out to her, waving a hand over her face.
"Huh? What?"
"I said we should finish eating so we could go shopping already."
"Uhh, of course."
Shizuko eyed her friend with confusion thinking causing her to fidget on her seat.
"Is there something wrong Misaki?" she voiced out hoping she'll tell.
"Noth-" *choke choke*
"Oh my gosh, Misaki!" Misaki's friends immediately rushed over to her side when she started choking on the piece of cake stuck in her throat. Shizuko patted her back while Sakura handed her a glass of water.
"What happened?" Sakura asked with concern to Misaki who didn't have the will to answer since her eyes were currently popping out of their sockets. The two then followed the direction where their friend was staring and saw a blonde-haired guy sitting coolly on the table in front of theirs sipping a glass of shake with an arm leaning at the back of his seat. He had a smirk on his face.
"Who is that?" Shizuko whispered while elbowing Sakura who as the same as her was wondering what the hell is going on.
"I have no idea. Misaki, do you know that guy?" Sakura tugged on Misaki's sleeve trying to catch her attention back to them.
"Huh?! What?! N-no. I-I don't know him."
"Are you sure? Then why are you staring wide-eyed at him?"
"N-nothing,"
She turned my seat to another direction and sipped on the glass of juice in her hand avoiding further questions directed at her.
"If you say so."
"…"
"Hey, ladies."
Misaki suddenly stiffened upon hearing 'that' voice.
It's him.
"Oh hi. Are you an actor?" Sakura asked.
"Shut up, Sakura."
Misaki kept quiet, still not bothering to turn around to face him while her friends were busy studying the guy in front of them.
"Do you girls mind if I sit with the three of you?"
"I don't mind. How about you Shizuko? Misaki?"
Don't agree Shizuko.
"I don't really care."
"Okay then. Don't mind if I do," he said in a teasing voice as he grabbed the only seat which was BESIDE Misaki.
Misaki, feeling him near, distanced her seat and looked the other way. She's sure he has that smirk of victory on his face as of the moment.
What the hell is he even doing here?
"So, why are girls going crazy about you anyway?" Sakura started.
"I don't know. I was just here to check on my girlfriend."
His answer made Misaki froze in her position.
Please don't tell them. I'll kill you if you do.
"Uh-huh. So she's not here yet?"
'Sakura, stop talking to him. Shizuko, make him leave,' Misaki thought to herself hoping her message would reach her friends' minds.
"No. Actually, she's here already."
I'm dead.
"Then why are you here?"
Usui inched his seat closer to Misaki's and forced her to turn to look at her friends before wrapping his arm around her shoulders. "I would like to introduce to you my girlfriend, Ayuzawa Misaki." A grin came out his lips as he saw Misaki's friends' mouth hand open from what they heard.
Shizuko was the first to snap out of the shock, "You're serious? Misaki, is this true?"
"I-"
"You don't have to deny," Usui whispered in her ear allowing a blush to creep up her face.
"Well?"
"Kind of like that."
Usui, contented with Misaki's answer, pulled her closer before planting a kiss on the top of her head causing her to blush all the more.
"I can't believe you never told us Misaki!" Sakura whined.
"S-sorry, I-"
"Sakura, you know Misaki didn't have the time to tell us since we haven't met for a whole week and we were all busy with work."
"Exactly."
"So, since when did you two start going out?" Sakura asked leaning over the table. Misaki simply looked at Usui as if telling him to answer the question. And so, he did.
"A week ago."
"Okay. Congratulations, Misaki! I didn't know you were capable of liking guys." Sakura cheered with delight for her friend. She never imagined her to find a guy who could melt Misaki's frozen heart.
"I didn't even know you had a guy friend before," Shizuko commented.
"We met at this very same café about two months ago and well, I somehow managed to get to know her better with my stalking skills."
What a good liar you are, Usui.
"Oh, you must have gone through a lot knowing Misaki's hatred for men."
"It was difficult alright."
Can't they even tell he's lying?!
"I see you girls are bonding together."
"Yeah, it's our best friends' day," Shizuko informed.
"Does that mean I can't borrow Misaki then?"
"Well if you insist on-"
"Sakura, today is our day. Usui and I can go on a date some other time," Misaki finally spoke. "You wouldn't mind that, right?" she asked Usui.
"But he went all the way here just to get you."
"Usui, aren't you busy with work?" Misaki asked faking a smile.
"No."
"Didn't your brother tell you about some meeting for today?"
"I don't remember hearing that from him."
"How silly of you! How could you forget about it? He said that when I was at your office the other day. You should really attend. Wouldn't want your brother to go looking for you now, right? " Misaki acted in front of her friends.
"Oh, so he's a businessman I presume?" Shizuko butted in.
"Yeah. And he is very busy."
"I am not."
"Shut up, Usui. Don't be stubborn. It's work we're talking about. Now, hurry along and attend that meeting."
"Fine. If it's what Misa-chan wants," Usui stated and stood up fixing his clothes. "I guess I'll be seeing you girls then."
"Kyaa! She calls her Misa-chan!" Sakura squealed.
"It was nice meeting you…"
"Usui Takumi."
"Mr. Usui Takumi."
"I'll be saying goodbye now. Bye, girls," he waved at the two before ushering Misaki to stand up. "As for you, I would like to have my goodbye kiss."
"What?!"
"Aww c'mon Misaki, he just want a simple kiss," Sakura complained at her friend.
"It's what boyfriends and girlfriends do anyway. We know you're new at this relationship stuff but you should comply with its rules," added Shizuko feeling all professional. She haven't even gotten herself a boyfriend.
"Fine."
Misaki stood on her tiptoes because of Usui's height and planted a soft kiss on his cheeks.
"There. Happy?"
"No."
"What-"
She was caught off guard when Usui quickly pulled her and gave a light peck on her lips. "Now I'm happy." Then he walked away leaving Misaki dumbfounded.
"That was so sweet!" Sakura immediately screeched while Shizuko gave a smile over to Misaki's blushing form.
. . . . .
MISAKI AYUZAWA
That alien is so going to get it once I ever see him again!
I stomped my way home while still not getting over the fact that he kissed me in public. What's worse is that it happened in front of my friends and his fan girls. After that, I even did my best not to feel the awkwardness of her fan girls' stares. It's a good thing Sakura and Shizuko protected me a little. I also heard some rude whispers saying I wasn't even pretty, maybe I casted a spell on him, we were not suitable for each other and things like that although there were some girls who were also considerate enough to understand.
Hell it is so not my fault that the alien chose me as his teasing subject!
Because of what he did, I haven't got the chance to enjoy the rest of the day with Sakura and Shizuko. I was so busy thinking about the kiss.
Why was I even so bothered about it?
Oh yeah, he humiliated me in front of everyone!
"So, how was your day, Onee-chan?" Suzuna asked as I entered the house.
"Worst day ever."
"Why? Did you have a fight with him?"
"Him? Who is 'him'?"
"Your boyfriend."
"I don't have one!"
"Mom said you do."
Oh, so it was Mom who told her. How could she even jump to conclusions? I never admitted.
"No, I don't. She was just assuming things."
"She said she felt it through her motherly instincts."
"Well, her instincts got wrong."
"Motherly instincts never went wrong."
"Whatever, Suzuna."
"When Onee-chan says whatever, it's the same as saying 'Fine, you win', right?"
"I'm going to my room."
Well, it's better to avoid the topic since I know Suzuna will somehow deceive me to tell the truth. I am not risking myself to that so I headed upstairs and directly went inside my room.
I better start packing up.
"I will surely miss this place…" I mumbled to myself as I started placing my things in a box starting from everything on my desk.
"You can visit anytime, Onee-chan."
"Ahh! Suzuna, you scared me!"
"Sorry. Mind if I help you?" Suzuna walked over and kneeled beside me.
"You have nothing else to do?"
"Nope," she replied and started with packing the things at the top of my dresser. She placed them on a separate box.
"I'll surely miss both of you."
"I told you that you can visit anytime."
"Yeah. I'll keep that in mind," I turned to face Suzuna and saw her looking at me with an unexplainable look. I flashed her genuine smile which she quickly returned with a weak smile. She's the same as ever-always hiding her true emotions behind that blank façade.
"You're staring at me, Onee-chan."
"Oh, right. Sorry. I just realized how you're still the same over the past years."
"That's because change is what I hate the most."
"You don't have much of a choice though. Change is the only thing constant in this world."
"You have a point. Even Onee-chan changed so much."
"Eh? In what way have I changed?"
"You're in love."
"What?!"
"Mom said so."
"Oh, you both are hopeless."
"You're the hopeless one, Onee-chan. You just won't admit your feelings," Suzuna told me and stuck her tongue out.
"Why you-come here! I'm going to tickle you to death!" I screamed at Suzuna who made a mad dash outside.
I don't mind being hopeless. Besides, what feelings should I have to admit?
Me: Yeah, I know. It has a crappy ending. Sorry I just don't know how to end this chapter. Sorry if it has little UsuiMisaki moments in it. I promise that you'll get more of them in the next chapter.
Misaki: No! Author-san, don't promise that! I don't want to get stuck with that alien!
Me: Sorry Misaki but it's what the readers want. What the readers want, what the readers get.
Usui: You heard her. Oh, I'll be sure to enjoy spending time with my Misa-chan in the next chapter. Hurry up with the update, Author-san.
Me: It's good to hear you're looking forward for my update but I can't promise to update immediately since I'll be working on my other story which is still about both of you.
Usui: Sounds interesting.
Me: It sure is now, you guys say your lines that we practiced earlier.
Usui and Misaki: Hai!
Usui: Please don't forget to press the review button below and share your thoughts about this story.
Misaki: Also, please take the time to vote on the poll located on Author-san's profile. It's about Usui's fiancé for the next story.
Usui: Misa-chan's sad because it won't be her.
Misaki: SHUT UP! *hits Usui with a book*
Me: Now, since they're already getting violent, goodbye dear readers!
