Bonus
Months have passed ever since they got back together. Both did their best to make it work and it seems like the moment they spent apart, did them good. Changes were noticeable – Aya being more confident, Rei being more vocal. Although these changes were just a little, and only noticeable when they were together, both of them knew that the other was doing their best.
Now, just like in every normal scenario, the girl is waiting for the guy.
Aya Hoshino just finished her classes, it was a Friday night and she and her boyfriend made plans. Until now, she still finds it hard to believe that she is exclusively dating the hottest guy in Shibuya. The formerly known 'ice prince' is now her 'boyfriend'.
She was sitting in the place where she agreed to meet Rei when she felt someone tap her shoulder, "Aya."
Looking at the person who called her attention, she saw a familiar face, her partner in one of her classes, Heero Naga.
"Heero, what is it?" Aya asked with a smile. She and Heero got along well, they usually ace their works together. Frankly, Aya was really thankful that Heero became her partner since taking a medical degree isn't really something that should be taken lightly. Aya was really glad that her partner had decent work ethics and that they got along pretty well.
"You done for the day?" Heero asked, taking a seat beside her.
Aya hummed in agreement and asked the same question to which the guy answered yes. Another thing Aya liked about Heero was that he was pretty funny, he reminded her a little bit of Yuuya and a little of Tatsukichi combined.
"You really saved my ass a while ago, you know! I really didn't know what I would do if you didn't help me." Heero said, referring to the incident in class a while ago. Aya just laughed it off telling him it was no big deal and coincidently, it was this time that Rei Otohata came.
Rei made his way to the benches where his girlfriend and a guy who was making her laugh were. Both Aya and Heero looked up when Rei cleared his throat and called Aya's name.
"Rei," Aya greeted with a smile as she stood up, "this is Heero Naga, my partner in one of my classes…"
Heero, who was now standing as well, offered his hand, "Rei… you're Rei Otohata… the model?" Heero said with a hint of amazement. Rei eyed the guy briefly, took the offered hand, gave a slight nod and said, "Rei Otohata, her boyfriend."
There was a slight pause between the guys, while Aya blushed slightly upon hearing Rei's statement. That was one thing she was slowly but slightly improving at, her blushing. But, hearing Rei claim the fact that he was her boyfriend never fail to make her blush. Her thoughts were cut when she felt Rei's arm on her waist bringing her closer, "You ready to go?" he asked while looking at her.
"Hai. Heero, we'll go ahead. Ja ne." Aya said as she was picking up her things from the bench only to have Rei grab her bag and casually hang it on his shoulder. He nodded at the said guy and led his girlfriend to his car.
"What were you guys talking about?" Rei asked. As they were driving, Aya told him what she and Heero were talking about. Rei would occasionally nod and acknowledge what she was saying but then later on spoke, "So, you guys only pair up for one class?"
Aya nodded and told him how Heero became her partner. After a while, Rei spoke in his usual tone, "Couldn't you just find another partner?"
Aya looked at him innocently, wondering what was going on and why they were dwelling in this topic, "You don't like him?" she asked naively.
"Hn. Just thought you'd be more comfortable with a female partner, that's all." Rei answered as he kept his eyes on the road.
Aya then told Rei that she was fine. Describing that Heero was easy to get along with, quite useful in class activities and is really a great friend. She also mentioned that he reminded her of their friends and mentioned some of these instances.
"You're really fond of him, aren't you?"
She hummed in agreement and then smiled. She may be innocent, naïve even – but she's not that dense. She now realized why they were dwelling on this, why Rei kept pushing this topic. The thought alone caused Aya to giggle.
"Rei? Are you jealous?"
Aya did her best to face him while she was seating on the passenger seat. Her question wasn't answered for a few seconds, but when the car stopped for a red light, Rei looked at her and answered her with his safest answer,
"Hn."
This caused Aya to look at him innocently and giggle, because in Rei's language, Aya knew that was a clear 'Yes-but-I-don't-want-to-admit-it'. So gathering her courage to assure her boyfriend, she leaned towards his side and kissed his cheek.
"I love you, Rei." Aya whispered softly with a slight blush as she went back to her side.
And just before the light turned green, Rei Otohata entwined their fingers and kissed her knuckles.
The action alone caused Aya to blush harder, because even though Rei never really said those three words out loud in the months that they have been back together, in his language, what he did was one of his versions of saying...
'I love you, Aya.'
End Bonus.
