Chapter 10 – The maid at the Festival

Yeah, sorry everyone but school has been such a pain. As soon as I finish a whole stack of work, the next day I get another stack. Boy I wish I was like Misaki and Shion, I mean I wonder how they manage to get all this work done! Anyway better late than never…Enjoy!

I DO NOT OWN MAID SAMA

~Shion's P.O.V. ~

It's been a week since I last spoke to Hikaru. The weekend was here and I had work to do. And a good thing too because just when I thought life wouldn't get anymore annoy, it did.

"Well if it isn't the Vice President of Seika High," I turn to face a certain perverted blondie wearing extremely expensive clothing.

"What a pleasure it is to meet you again, President Igarashi," I smirked at him as in touch me and I break your face.

"Not working today?" he asked, getting closer as his lackeys left him with me.

"On my way actually, and you're always welcome. But if you do anything to Misaki I will poison you and make sure you suffer," I sugar coated it to make it seem less aggressive but I meant every word.

"My, what scary words, I have no interest in her. She was too boring but you… you're too interesting," he placed his forehead against mine and smirked, hoping I would flinch, close my eyes or even blink but I stared back at him with a serious expression. People began to whisper things like, hey isn't that the son of that Igarashi Foundation? Are they going to kiss? Who is that girl? She's pretty but seems out of his league…

Tora must have noticed as well because he backed off and whispered into my ear as he started walking in the opposite direction,

"Entertain me~"

I didn't turn back as his footsteps faded into the crowd and I walked to work.

When I arrived, Misaki wasn't there yet and neither was anyone else.

"Chief? Everyone?"

I wondered around but no one was there, so I got changed and went into the café. I searched around for the light.

"Found it!" I flicked the switch and everyone jumped out,

"SURPRISE! HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY SHIO-CHAN~"

I jumped back with shock as Chief, Misaki, the crew, Usui and the Moron Trio oh and the customers surrounded me with warm hugs and birthday wishes.

"Oh, I forgot it was my birthday!" I laughed as everyone laughed as well. The café was so lively, everyone was so happy and my heart felt so light and fluffy.

"Due to Shio-Chan's Birthday, everything on the menu is half price!" announced Chief as everyone cheered and wished me a happy birthday.

"Happy Birthday to you~

Happy Birthday to you~

Happy Birthday dear Shio-Chan~

Happy Birthday to you~

Hip Hip…Hooray!

Hip, Hip…Hooray!"

I began to tear up as I blew out my candles and made my wish.

"Whatcha wish for? A boyfriend?!" Erika teased as I smiled and shook my head,

"That's a secret!"

One by one, everyone handed me their presents.

Chief gave me a coupon to this expensive cake shop and a really nice pastel blue bag.

Honoka gave me a set of earrings in the shape of cats.

Erika gave me a gold watch that had vine like hands.

Subaru gave me this book series that I've always wanted to read.

Misaki gave me a cute cardigan for everyday outings.

Usui gave me a Rilakkuma necklace and a black and red rose ring.

Aoi gave me some custom made clothes which were sort of too young for me.

The Moron Trio gave me a real katana, a custom made maid costume and a dress that was a little too sexy.

And each customer showered me with hugs and free food.

It was about 2 pm when the door opened and Hikaru walked in.

"Welcome Master, please follow me," I lead him to the furthest table and didn't look him in the eye.

"What would you like today?"

"You~"

"Ok bye,"

I walked off when he grabbed me hand and pulled me back.

"Shion, I'm sorry for being a dick. Forgive me would ya?"

"Sorry but my name is Shio, I don't know how Shion is, if you're not going to order please leave."

I turned and walked away. He left as well but I didn't care. Everyone looked at me with worried expressions and Misaki got the courage to ask me,

"Shion, is there something wrong?"

"No, he wasn't going to order, so he left."

I walked into the change room and sat in the corner and cried.

Hikaru was a jerk, a big jerk. Yet why was it when I was so cold to him, my heart hurt so bad? He deserved it but my heart told me otherwise.

As the day went on, I began to feel guiltier. Hikaru wouldn't leave my mind and slowly I began to drift off into thought.

"Shio-Chan, are you alright? You seem to be lost somewhere…"

"Huh? Oh yeah I'm fine…"

"Well I think you and Misa-Chan are done for today, right?"

"Yeah, well then excuse me."

I got changed and left early. Misaki stayed back to talk to Usui. On the way back, I bumped into Hikaru.

"Sup, Vice!"

"…"

"Look, I don't know if you'll forgive me or not but I am sorry. I know I'm a jerk to you. It's your choice whether you want to forgive me or not, see ya tomorrow."

He left the bus and I stood there alone and feeling stupid. No, I'm the jerk.

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"Man, I'm beat!" I stretched my arms and legs after the last exam for the semester.

"How'd you do?" Misaki looked at me and I shrugged,

"Meh, not to bad I guess, you?"

"Yeah, it was alright but the last question was a bummer,"

"Yeah…"

"How'd you do Hikaru?"

"Hm…"

"Aish, never mind,"

"No, I heard you but you've finally talked to me properly~"

"Fine would you rather me go back to my pissed off self?" I smirked as he sighed and pat my head.

"Nah, this is fine~"

"Player..."

Misaki stared at me with a something-is-going-on-here look.

At the end of the day, there was a meeting which Misaki and I had to attend. It was boring. I sat there half asleep as they talked non-stop.

"Ok, about the incident about blah, blah, blah…"

Misaki jabbed me in the stomach just as the principal asked me a question,

"Vice President Ayuzawa, what do you plan to do about the issue?"

"I plan to assist Misaki in getting more girls to come to Seika and providing a safe and fun place for the students to learn!"

"Alright, then please continue to do so… this meeting is over."

I looked at Misaki with shocked eyes because I had absolutely no idea what the topic was and I happened to get it right.

"Misaki, did you see that? I was asleep and yet didn't get caught!"

"Yeah, it's a miracle…" she said with a sarcastic tone.

"Wow, it's late. We better get back and make dinner. Aunt said she wasn't going to be home until late because of her night shift,"

"Yeah, she's been working late a lot lately. This is why we must work 10x as hard to help her!" Misaki held up a fist and flames erupted from nowhere and surrounded her

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When we got home Suzana was watching TV which was strange because she never did. It was some cartoon about Magical girls. Seriously? This is what kids watch these days? Lame! What Misaki and I watched was hard core stuff with a proper storyline. This show is pretty stupid. It's like a bad version of Sailor Moon.

"Suzana, you enjoying that?" I asked, sitting next to her to watch as well.

"No, but I'm bored,"

"I see, well I'm going to give it a shot and wake me up if I fall asleep!"

It must have been like a marathon because there were endless episodes after another. I got to admit, it was pretty good. Even though the storyline sucks and the characters are annoying, the special effects and the visual part was amazing. The theme song was really catchy too.

That night, as I slept, I kept humming the song. It was cute but hard core at the same time.

"Shion,"

"Yeah?"

"Good night."

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"OMG!"

"What's wrong Sakura?"

"There's another UxMishi concert!"

"What?"

"Yeah, they're going to perform at the Yumezaki High's cultural Festival~"

Misaki was very confused as to why Sakura still liked UxMishi,

"Have you forgotten what a dick he was to you?"

"No, he's changed now!" Sakura was standing up for the guy.

Shizuko agreed with Misaki and they both began to judge poor Sakura. She began to look upset so Misaki gave up,

"Guess I'll go then…"

"I was planning to go the whole time but this seals the deal!"

Sakura looked so happy and pounced Misaki, giving her a bear hug.

Then Usui showed up out of nowhere,

"I want to go too!"

Misaki turned to face him.

"I want to go to the Yumezaki High's cultural Festival!"

"Why the hell do you want to go?!" Misaki asked him, with a harsh tone.

He gave her his puppy eyes and I began to cuddle him.

"It's ok Usui, you can come. There, there…"

He looked so cute. It was like a lost puppy begging for a home. Even Misaki couldn't refuse.

"F-Fine do what ou wwant!" She didn't even speak properly.

"Then I'm coming too," Hikaru put his hand on my head and smiled at the others.

"NO,"

"What why not?"

"Because I don't want you to,"

"But Usui can come why can't I?"

He also gave me his puppy eyes and seriously, I couldn't resist.

"Ok, Ok. Jeez come along then!"

"Yay! I get to spend the WHOLE day with you now!"

I blushed hard and ran off, Misaki, Sakura and Shizuko hot on my tracks.

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A couple days later, we were at the Yumezaki High. It was quite marvellous actually, hard to say but a lot better than ours.

After wondering for a bit, we heard squealing and gasping as Sakura's face lit up. It was UxMishi in full form. Kuuga indeed looked the same but something told me his attitude had changed for the better. We turned to talk to Sakura when she had disappeared and was near the front of the crowd, waving a boxed lunch and calling out to Kuuga.

"Kuuga-Kun! I have something for you!"

The girl in front was one of those possessive types and shoved Sakura, causing her to fall over.

"Hey! You're in the way! Move it!"

"Sakura!" I ran to her but Kuuga had reached out and caught her, pulling her away and closer to him. All three of us looked stunned.

"Haven't I said before? Be nice and I'll like you. Mean girls aren't my style." All the girls blushed and squealed calling out to them. Sakura handed him the box and he took it and left.

I stood behind the girl who dared to lay a hand on Sakura.

"Hey you! If you touch my innocent Sakura again, I'll chop off your hands so you'll never touch anyone again. GOT IT?!"

The girl nervously looked at me and ran off to her friends. The sudden crowd and stampeding girls separated Misaki and I away from Sakura and Shizuko.

Finally after we escaped, Misaki called them to see where they were.

"SO?"

"They're both at the front rows and Sakura doesn't want to leave because they've got good spots for the concert,"

"and?"

"We were told to go enjoy ourselves,"

"Yes! Let's go get some food first!"

"Wait, you're not planning to leave us behind are you?"

Hikaru and Usui showed up, wearing masks to keep their faces hidden.

"What's with the masks?"

"When we both entered, we were attacked by a large group of girls. They were offering us gifts and asking to walk around with them, or give them our numbers. So we ran, bought masks and found you guys."

"Wow, sad life…"

"Any way, let's go!"

We went around, looking at stuff and buying food.

"Let's go get some Takoyaki, I here they're really good!"

"They are…"

"How would you kn-"

I turn to see Usui and Hikaru covered in stuff. Both were wearing masks on the top of their heads, beaded necklaces and holding tons of food.

"HA? What the hell? Where'd you get all this stuff?"

Usui replied, chewing on some Takoyaki,

"Some girls went past and gave us all this stuff,"

"Can I have a bit?" I looked at Hikaru who blushed and fed me some.

"Damn, they are good! Misaki try some!"

"Ok, um…Usui?"

"Prez, you're so cute,"

"Shut up!" she took a bite and blushed,

"Yeah, they're pretty good,"

Suddenly a group of girls showed up, with food and gifts, blushing with beady eyes towards Hikaru and Usui.

"Damn, we're surrounded again. Let's run!"

They grabbed our hands and ran. The girls kept chasing us but we eventually lost them.

"At this rate, we're going to die before we look around…" everyone sighed as we decided to walk around in the actual school building.

We ran into something called the Love Trial. It was a race to see if we were a good couple and if we managed to beat the challenges, we get a special prize.

"Oh, and the whole race you can't let go of your partner's hand," one of the people there said smirking as Misaki blushed and faced Usui.

I took Hikaru's hand and we both blushed.

"Misaki, it's a race between Hikaru and I and you and Usui. First one to finish wins and tomorrow the winners get to tell the losers what to do, you in?"

"Heh, we won't lose!"

"I look forward to seeing you at the finish line, minutes after we cross,"

Flames erupted form both of us and the boys just looked away and sweat dropped.

"May the best couple win!"

Somehow all four of us blushed and went silent. The people there blushed as Moe flowers danced around the corridor.

"Ok, time starts…NOW!"

Hikaru and I got the head start because I had excellent reaction time. We were literally cms ahead but none of us ran.

"Prez, no running in the corridor," I heard Usui say and giggled.

"Same goes to you," Hikaru said and I gently punched him in the head, "hypocrite!"

The first challenge was a ramen eating contest.

"How long did we take?" all four of us asked at the same time.

"2minutes and 5 seconds,"

"Prez, you slowed us down. I could have made it in 1 minute,"

"SHUT UP BAKA USUI!"

"Tired already, Vice?"

"Same goes to you!"

The challenge was that the girls were meant to feed the boys without letting go of our hands but the guys volunteered to feed us instead. We completed the challenge in 1 minute because both Misaki and I are sore losers and I have a big appetite.

Next was a game of speed. We were going against the aces of this school but finished them like a cheesecake. The game went by like it only lasted for a couple of seconds.

Then it was a game of Ping Pong where, once again, we smashed our opponents and left them crying. Rumours and whispering began to appear as they kept talking about us. Some said things like:

"My God, they're inhuman,"

"Superhuman,"

"Aliens maybe?"

Then lastly we were at this room where we had to go knee deep in balloons to look for a certain one with the word 'Lucky'. Inside was a question and we had to answer it.

Hikaru and I wasted no time getting ourselves in there while Misaki and Usui planned to take their time.

"Hikaru! Hurry up!"

"Slow down, if you go too fast you'll end up losing all your strength before the final stretch to walk,"

I blushed and looked away,

"S-Shut up!"

He smirked and we continued searching. I turned ot my left and Misaki and Usui were taking their time, Misaki was searching while Usui sort of stood and watched her. He went pink as she looked up and smiled,

"Usui! Found it!" she looked up at him and instantly blushed red.

He was smiling at her with such an adorable face that I lost track of time when Hikaru rubbed a balloon on my head, causing my hair to stick up.

"Stop spacing out, I found it while you stared off into the distance!"

"Right! Good job!" I smiled innocently and felt like a 5 year old kid again. Hikaru looked away and blushed causing me to look down and go red as well. I was sure that if we stood still, he could feel my heart beat through our hands.

"How do we pop it?"

"like this!"

Hikaru placed the balloon in between us as he pressed us closer, and closer, and closer until our faces met and then the balloon finally popped. Inside was a slip of paper which had the question.

'Do you love each other?'

"Yes, of course~" Hikaru smiled at me, as I blushed and said under my breath,

"Yeah… I guess so…." I could feel myself go redder and hotter as Misaki and Usui finished the challenge too.

So we raced the final stretch and this time I pulled ahead, dragging Hikaru behind me like an empty sack which weighed nothing.

So we won with Misaki and Usui puffing and panting and Hikaru's arm almost falling off.

"Man, Shion...puff… you're such a kid. Like always you hate to lose more than I do…" Misaki said in between puffs and huffs as she tries to get enough oxygen into her lungs.

"So this is the prize?" I held up a golden ticket with lots of decorations.

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We headed outside to hear the sound of UxMishi playing one of their songs.

"So they started…" I said and Usui replied,

"They're 5 minutes late…"

"How'd you know?" Misaki looked at him and he pointed to a schedule behind him,

"It says here,"

Their second song for the day started and I recognised it, it was one of my favourites that they sang,

"Yume no… hana o

Sakasemasho… zutto

Kimi no soba ni iru kan… hana o

Sakasemasho, kono omoi kanijite!"

I sang along as we walked around, closer to the stage. Usui and Misaki walked ahead and Hikaru and I stayed behind a bit.

"You've got a nice voice,"

"I love music after all~"

Someone ran into me and I fell back, Hikaru helped me up and pulled me into a hug,

"You're so clumsy; sometimes I wonder how you're so tough,"

"Heh, well you're not any better,"

UxMishi's third song was Akane. This too was one of my favourites and a live concert was much better than listening to it on a CD or the internet.

After the concert ended, the huge crowd disappears like it was never there in the first place. We caught up with Misaki and Usui. Usui and Hikaru left to get drinks, leaving Misaki and I. Misaki's mobile rang and she picked it up almost instantly. On the phone all I could here was someone speaking gibberish on the other side.

After Misaki hung up she explained,

"Sakura and Shizuko are going around the festival grounds with UxMishi,"

"Huh? UxMishi?!" I half shouted as just at that moment Kuuga walked out of the door that was in front of us.

"Jeez, I thought some girls chased after me again," he sighed. He was wearing his school uniform and glasses which changed his appearance not a lot. He probably planned to use them as a disguise but I don't think it would be very successful.

Misaki glared at Kuuga, examining him to see if he had changed.

"What's wrong, glaring at me like that? Man, you're so scary. Look at her, she's not as bad!" he said pointing at me who was smiling.

"Besides I'm not interested in either of you, I don't want to get scolded again."

Misaki still wasn't persuaded yet of his change,

"What's you're intention?" she was quite demanding at this point,

"What? You mean Sakura? Is it wrong to ask her to walk around with me?"

"You know she won't refuse, so you're using her right?" she was all serious,

"Now, now. Kuuga's changed alright, I can sense it. He's not too bad now, right?" I turned to him and he blushed and scratched his head.

Misaki kept staring though,

"Oi, stop glaring at me!"

"I'm sorry but this is just how I look, I'm looking hard to spot where you might have changed,"

"You won't get it," he blushed and looked totally serious as he explained to us why he invited her to walk with him,

"She's the only one who sees me for who I am,"

"WAW! What a development! I'll help you guys out when you need me! Wa! So much kawaii!" I squealed as I pat him on the shoulder, causing him to blush even harder.

"You're serious about Sakura-"

Kuuga interrupted her,

"Stop right there, you're being way too protective, just go play with your boyfriend and leave us alone!"

"boyfriend?!" she yelled looking very confused,

"That stalker guy!"

"No, wait! He's just a perverted alien stalker!" she replied, blushing. Kuuga looked half shocked as if sympathy for the poor guy.

"Wait, he'd still enduring it?"

"Yeah, I know. Sad isn't it?" I sighed shaking my head back and forth as Kuuga sighed and,

"You're not only clueless but strict and violent as well. Man I'd ditch you if I were him!"

"Well, I don't want to be with you either-!"

"How scary~ Catch ya later~" he walked off waving as Misaki stood there pondering about what he had just said.

"It's true you know. I've never seen anyone so dedicated. Man, you're so clueless when it comes to this stuff, I feel sorry for Usui!"

Misaki looked at me as if she still didn't understand.

Finally Usui and Hikaru came back with drinks but Misaki didn't want one, so I took it as well.

"What's wrong?" Usui sipped on his drink,

"Nothing, anyway I've done enough for today, I think?"

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We remembered that special ticket or something so we went to where it said to go. There were two rooms, one for the guys and one for us. Inside were costumes. The girls working there chose the costumes for us. Misaki was Juliet from Romeo and Juliet, so I got a feeling I knew what Usui was.

I was Aurora from Sleeping Beauty and Hikaru must have been Prince Phillip.

We met up with the Usui and Hikaru who blushed and we blushed. We took our separate ways. Usui and Misaki took one room that was vacant and Hikaru and I took another.

~Misaki's P.O.V. ~

Once we got into the room, I asked Usui the same things Kuuga asked me,

"Are you enduring this?"

"You mean the fireworks? Not really-"

"That's not what I meant…"

"Are-Are you…enduring lots of things for me?"

Usui looked at me with shocked eyes as I looked away, avoiding his gaze.

"Why do you think so?" he got up and walked to me.

"I just thought that way…" I was redder than a tomato, Usui pushed me against the window and this time, I didn't stop him.

"Ehh… so you knew about it?"

"So, I'm right. Wh-"

"How cruel of you, Ayuzawa… do you want me to say it out? I'll tell you if you answer MY question. Why are you bothered by me?"

"Well…There's no reason- I don't know myself,"

"Do you know, that you always lie at times like this. Why are you blushing so hard right now?"

"I'm not blushing!"

"Are you nervous?"

"No, I'm not!"

"Are you…enduring as well?"

I stared at him, silent at those final words that came out of his mouth. He remained silent too and pat my head.

"Sorry I went too far-"

He began to walk off. I clenched my hand, wanting to spill out what my heart had to say but my mind told me not too. It was either my heart or my mind. i finally let it out,

"I-I am…"

I reached out and grabbed his hand.

"I've ben enduring! Why must it be you? I don't get it! You're a pervert who annoys me all the time. you're always running ahead of me, teasing me! I wouldn't have realised it if not for that game!"

Usui kept telling me something as I spoke but I couldn't hear it at all. All my heart wanted to do was find answers as to why it's hurting whenever I see him, hear him and remember him.

"I wanted to hold your hands since a long time ago!" I burst out, blushing, hot and unable to think.

"One moment you're sexually harassing me, and then gone the next…Just what are you thinking? Why is my heart beating so fast? Why do I feel so lonely when you leave me? Why are you… the only one causing me so much confusion?"

I put my head on his chest and clung onto his shirt,

"You idiot, why do you always tease me?"

Usui finally spoke, it was soft and gentle. It made my heart burn.

"You're really sly, Ayuzawa. Just how much more are you going to make me endure? I wanted to see your interesting expression, that's why I teased you. Your sudden smile always surprises me. they're interesting but dangerous enough to make my heart race. I have been enduring a lot of things, and I can't phrase it short,"

He held my hand and slides his hand through my hair, gently caressing my cheek. We stared into each other's eyes, red and nervous as he put his hand on my cheek. His face got closer; I could hear the fireworks behind me as we got closer. On the first firework, his lips touched mine. This feeling was pure and gentle. It was warm and nice as time stopped around us. My heart was racing and melting. I could feel it through my chest; It could leap out at any moment. When he pulled away, I couldn't help but feel like I wanted to kiss him again.

"I love you, Ayuzawa." He looked at me with gentle and calm eyes.

"I…hate you."

"You're really sly, Ayuzawa." We left the room holding hands,

"Usui, you idiot!"

~Shion's P.O.V. ~

The fireworks began to light up the sky I stared out the window, Hikaru holding my hand.

"They're so beautiful!"

"Shion,"

"yeah, wha-"

Hikaru pulled me in and kissed me. It was a sensational feeling. I went red and so did he. We both closed our eyes and enjoyed this short moment. My heart was pounding, and so was his. I placed my hand over his heart and felt it beating like a drum. His warm lips were so soft and smooth. I couldn't describe the feeling. After he pulled away, we both stared at each other.

"Shion, I love you."

"I know that, Idiot… I-I think you're alright, not as hot I as I thought you would be though…" I joked as he chased me around the room. I picked me up like a princess. His scarlet eyes, piercing into mine. We laughed and holding hands walked out the room. we found Usui and Misaki who was also holding hands and I laughed.

"They've certainly made an improvement!"

"Yeah, just like you and I."

End of chapter 10

OMG! Writing this chapter was so much fun! Did you guys like it? ARGH! I CAN'T HOLD BACK MY HAPPINESS!

Anyway please review! There will be more chapters, don't worry. Also I'm terribly sorry for the late update but you know, homework this, and homework that… STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER!

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