Akemi's POV

Bring, Bring

I groaned as I stretched over the table to smack down the snooze button. 8:30am.

"Time for my run," I said to myself as I got up and changed into my black short shorts, my championship sneakers, and my gray shirt. On my way out I grabbed my I-pod shuffle and clipped it to my shorts.

I had many things on my mind this morning, the main thing was what to get Aki for his birthday, and it was tomorrow.

'I'm such a horrible sister! I haven't even gotten my twin brother his birthday present!' I thought, I was about to rip my hair out when I stumbled across and old pon shop, I've passed by it many times in my days, but never stepped foot in.

I glared into the window. I spotted a doll, sitting in a wooden chair in a glass case. I wanted a closer look, so I walked in and pressed my hands on the glass. It reminded me so much of Aki. The messed up ragged hair, frail arms, big innocent eyes. It was perfect.

"May I help you, young lady?" The merchant asked. He was a timeworn man, gray hair; almost white, round glasses, wrinkles in every corner.

"This doll, how much?" I asked, pointing to the glass case.

"Yes, this doll has been here for ages. A dust collector, you're the first to notice it, with new technology these days. I'll price it at 100 yen." He carefully took out the doll as I dug for the yen.

"Here you go, sir." I handed him the money in exchange for the doll. I held it in my hand as I admired it walking home. Aki was going to love it.

Aki's POV

I might have forgotten about buying Akemi a present, but I'm on it now. I left early this morning, around 7:45, to go on a walk around town to find Akemi's present. There have been MANY things that I saw for a girl, but let's face it; Akemi isn't exactly a girly girl. Then I came across a shop, it was a small shop. It looked promising so I walked inside.

"Hello young man, may I help you find something? The lady asked me.

"I'm looking for a present."

"Is it for a special lady?"

"My sister's birthday,"

"Well I have just the thing. Take a look at this," She stuck her hand in a drawer behind her desk. She held a beautiful chain necklace; it had a key with a diamond in the middle as the pendant. "300 yen." She said.

"300? I don't have that much."

"Since it's your sisters birthday, I'll cut it down to 100 yen."

"Thank you." I handed the women the money and she handed me the velvet pouch with the necklace in it.

'Perfect, I have Akemi's present. Nothing to worry about.' I thought as I headed down the street to the house.

Himeji's POV

"So is the cake ready?" I asked Minami.

"Yes it is." Minami pulled it out of the oven.

"It's smells delicious!" Yuuji drooled.

"What about decorations?" I shot my glance to Hideyoshi and Shouko.

"We have it all." Hideyoshi stuffed the last streamer into the hiding spot.

"Aki's coming!" Yuko shouted from the door.

"Hurry, hide the cake!" I shouted at Minami.

She placed the lid on its container and tucked it safely in the hidey hole.

"Hey guys, I'm back." Aki walked in.

"Welcome home dear Aki." I said nervously.

"What's going on?" Aki asked.

"Nothing, you just scared us, we thought you were a murderer!" Minami yelled. She was still a little mad at him.

"Sorry?" Aki questioned.

"Well you should be!" Yuuji joked.

"Okay, well check this out." Aki pulled out a velvet pouch from his pocket. He slowly took out what was inside.

"that's the most beautiful necklace I've ever seen." I gasped.

"It's for Akemi, for her birthday."

"Akemi's coming." Yuko said.

"I'm going to go hide this." He disappeared into his room.

"Hey guys. I was just out for a run. I'm going to get cleaned up." Akemi left without another word.

"That was weird. Did anyone else feel the tension?" Voyeur asked.

"Probably hiding Aki's present." Himeji suggested.

The next morning everyone kicked Aki and Akemi out until 8pm. Why you may ask, well this is why.

Akemi's POV

"I still don't understand why they would kick us out on our damn birthday." I twitched. I twitch when I get frustrated.

"Let's just get inside." Aki opened the door for me.

"Surprise!" Everyone shouted once we entered the home.

"So this is why you kicked us out." I nodded understandingly.

"Come sit down, it's a party!" Minami and Himeji walked me over to the couch.

"Don't get mad, but I still like Aki." Minami whispered.

"I figured. What about you Himeji?"

"Actually, I'm over him." Himeji reassured, but I could tell behind her sweet eyes and kind smile she wanted to rip Minami to shreds. I wonder if Minami saw it too?

"Okay, well I must get Aki's birthday present. I'll be right back." I made my way to my room, reached under the bed and pulled out a small box. I took out the doll and went back to the party.

"Aki, I have your present." I said with a smile.

"What is it?" Aki asked hungrily.

"Here" I handed him the doll. "It reminded me of you, the hair, the childness, the arms. I got it at the pon shop down the street."

"Thank you Akemi. I have your present too. I'll go get it." Aki exited to his room, with a load bang and crash he came out holding a velvet bag.

"Happy birthday, sis." He handed it to me. Inside was an amazing necklace. It was a key, with a diamond in the middle.

"I love it, thank you Aki." I gave him a hug.

"Let's get this party started!" Yuuji slapped a pink tiara that said happy birthday on my head. I didn't take it off though.

We partied all night. No cake though, Aki would have gotten so hyper the world would have exploded.

"Well guys, go party, I'm going to bed though." I smiled exhausted.

"Same here guys." Hideyoshi waved goodnight.

"Thanks for the party Hideyoshi." I smiled. We stood in the hall between each other's room.

"You're welcome." He smiled back.

There was an awkward silence as we both looked around.

"Akemi, I-" Hideyoshi tried to say, but I closed the space between us, my lips were on his.

"I know." I said as I pulled away, "Goodnight Hideyoshi." I closed the door lightly behind me. I did it, my birthday wish came true.

I slept soundly that night, happy.

Narrator's POV

Hideyoshi on the other hand, did not. He was full of confusion. He has never kissed a girl before, and just this night he was caught off guard and kissed his best friends sister.

~THE NEXT MORNING~

AKEMI'S POV

"Good morning." I sang as I slid into the kitchen.

"Morning guys," Hideyoshi yawned.

"Morning, Hideyoshi." I smiled. He tried to hide his blush.

"Morning,"

"What kind of cereal would you like?" I asked, taking out a bowl.

"Lucky charms please."

"Okay." I poured the milk into the cereal then headed to Hideyoshi.

"Why do you guys act so weird?" Yuuji asked.

"I don't know what you mean." Hideyoshi said nervously.

"Here you go." I placed down the cereal.

Hideyoshi turned to me to thank me, but instead I stole a quick kiss.

"Did anyone else see that?" Himeji asked.

Yuuji nodded with cereal dripping down his mouth.

"Yuuji, you should really stop talking with your mouth open." I lifted his milky chin.

"Way to go bro!" Yuuji high-fived Hideyoshi

"What did I miss?" Aki walked in.

"Your sister and Hideyoshi kissed." Voyeur moved his eyebrows up and down.

"What did you say?" Aki's glance found its way to Hideyoshi.

"Leave him alone Aki." I groaned.

"Fine, but if you does anything, I'll. Kill. You. Understand?"

"I wouldn't do anything to hurt your sister." Hideyoshi reassured, snaking his arms around my waist and resting his head on my shoulder.

"So sweet." I kissed his cheek.

"Your still on my list."

"Well the beach is on mine." I wiggled out of Hideyoshi's touch and into my room, the girls followed.

"I want to know everything!" Minami asked when we were in private.

"Last night before I went to bed, we just… kissed." I shrugged.

"You guys are so cute together!" Yuko blushed.

"Thank you, now we only have one other things to do."

"What is that?" Shouko asked.

"We have to get Minami and Aki together." Himeji explained

"Speaking of Yuuji, he is getting so annoyed with you not talking to him." I giggled.

"I know!" Shouko blushed deeply.

"We weren't even talking about Yuuji." Yuko explained

"So let's hit up the beach!" I tore out my yellow bikini and put it on. It fit perfectly around every curve.

"So when are you and Hideyoshi going to get it on?" Himeji laughed.

"Shut up!" I laughed back. The boys looked confused as we girls walked out hysterically.


So I might have lied... What can I say, I love pleasing you guys with my stories:D I hope you guys are enjoying it too:D One more chapter until the christmas special! I promise to have the Christmas special out either before Christmas or on Christmas.

ALERT: I might not be updating that much from DEC. 26- JAN. 2, because I'm going to San Fran for vacation. Also check out my website, .com/scorpio1105/gracemarie :D Love Ya'll