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Chizuru held on tightly to the shoulder restraints as the roller coaster cart started its steep ascent. She wasn't sure if she was going to scream, shut her eyes, cry or do all that at once. She felt like all the blood on her body was starting to drain away and felt a bit dizzy the moment she looked to her left only to see that the people walking below are getting smaller and smaller.

"Okita" she muttered as she looked straight ahead. "I swear I won't talk to you after this" she said, thinking how stupid she was to allow him to talk her into riding a roller coaster.

Okita glanced at her and laughed. "Not a problem, Ojou-sama"

She peeked at him and saw that he looked perfectly chilled, despite the gut wrenching plunge and loop that was waiting ahead of them. The cart started to slow down as it reached the highest point of the ride. The people sitting behind them are starting to scream like crazy but Chizuru can't even open her mouth in fear. She closed her eyes knowing that anytime soon the cart would go down and round the loop. "Kami!" she prayed to the gods in her head and screamed like crazy the moment the cart went down the slope.

Less than a minute later she found herself trying to breathe normally once more. The cart started to slow down as it returned to its starting point. There weren't that much people waiting in line to ride, since the park just opened, but the buzzing of their excited and worried voices became the waiting music for the ride.

"Ojou-sama" Okita looked at her with a smile. "I know you don't want to talk to me but can you let go of my hand now" he said glancing down at his hand which looked pale because of the tightness of her grip.

She pulled her hand away quickly. She didn't know when she held on to his hand but she was sure she was holding on tightly to him as her hands are starting to feel numb already. "I'm sorry." She muttered then the cart finally came to a stop and all the restraints where lifted. Okita went out quickly and extended a hand to her, which she took, to help her out.

"A roller coaster ride sure is the best way to start a day in the amusement park" he gave her a wink and thumbs up.

"My knees" looking down noticed that they are still trembling. A spirited laugh escaped Okita's lips. "It's not funny. I've never rode a roller coaster before and I always didn't want to"

"I thought you're not talking to me"

She turned to him. "You're mean"

"Eh? Me?" he just smirked at her. "Well I am mean but it's not like I dragged you to the ride and roped you into the cart's seat. You said you wanted to try every ride in here and asked me where to start first. I just gave you my opinion"

"He's right. He did convince me that it was going to be alright and all but he didn't drag me to ride it" She sighed in defeat. "I think I want to ride it again" she said eagerly.

"But aren't you dead scared just moments ago?"

"I was but maybe this time it won't be that bad"

"A tough one I see." Okita chuckled. "Alright, if that's what Ojou-sama wishes"

"But you have to ride with me again…Is that okay with you?"

"I don't mind riding it over and again"

It was after 2 more rides that Chizuru fully appreciated how fun a roller coaster ride can be, despite the mini heart attack she can't help but have every time the cart plunges. Her day at the amusement park was just starting and it was going a lot better than expected.

After the roller coaster they decided to try 3 other extreme rides before moving on to ones that gave just average thrills. On the way they tried playing on game booths but failed to win anything. It was already half past three when their stomachs started rumbling. Grabbing some food they headed to the benches in the shade for a quick bite.

Okita noticed the contagiously bubbly aura Chizuru was exuding. "You seem to be really enjoying yourself"

"I haven't been to an amusement park in a long while" she replied as she took a bite from her corndog. "You've got a stomach for extreme rides"

"I just scream my fears away"

"I don't think I've heard you scream in fear though"

"Of course what do you expect? For me to scream like a sissy girl?" he snickered.

"That's not what I meant" she furrowed her brows at him. "That would be pretty funny though if you start screaming like a girl."

He chuckled then turned to her. "Doesn't it feel like we're on a date Ojou-sama" he rolled up his sleeve then started eating his late lunch.

She almost choked on her food upon hearing what he said. "Okita and me on a date….Ahhhh" she screamed in her mind, turning her face away from him so that he won't see the change in her reaction.

"I'm just kidding" he chuckled. "I really wouldn't consider bringing my date to an amusement park."

"Why's that?"

"A date on a park is a cliché ."

"But it's sweet and the couple get to enjoy things together… and it's cute despite it being too cliché" she explained.

Okita moved closer to her. "Ojou-sama, you've dreamed of going on a date in an amusement park haven't you?" he teased.

"No…that's not it…" she denied defensively.

"Hhhmm…" he leaned back, grabbed his drink and had a sip. "So have you been on a date on an amusement park before?"

She didn't reply right away. "I don't know if I'd consider it a date though"

"Why's that? Was it with Kazama?" he inquired.

She nodded. "The date was cut short because he has to leave for an urgent meeting"

"But at least now you can stay here for as long as you want." He glanced at her. "My time is all yours"

The sun was about to set when Chizuru decided that she's got the most out of her ride-all-you-can ticket. She felt like her feet are going to get detached from all the walking and hoped that she won't lose her voice with all the screaming she did.

Chizuru lightly tugged Souji's sleeve. "I think we forgot one more ride"

"Aren't you tired?" he looked back at her.

She shook her head and turned to point at the huge Ferris wheel in a distance. "We still have to ride that"

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"Never have I imagined this to be on my job description" he snickered. It was quite a long wait in line but with enough patience they got to ride the Ferris wheel.

Chizuru pouted. "Aren't you enjoying this even a tad bit?"

"I am" he replied. "It's just that I prepared myself for a job which includes long boring waits and arguing with a bratty rich kid who wouldn't listen. A job that would require me to risk my life for a complete stranger who wouldn't even care if I disappear in a flick"

There was a pause. In that short pause Chizuru thought of how hard it was to work as a bodyguard, putting someone's life before yours, a thing that others on the upper tier don't really understand. "Well, I care if you disappear" she muttered coyly. "I mean…I don't consider you a stranger and I believe I'm more than a stranger to you too"

"Of course, Ojou-sama." Souji laughed. "That's why my motives for working for your family changed. Because you were to kind to receive my anger"

"And besides you won't disappear in a flick" she smiled positively.

"I won't. I'd make sure to let you know just in case I decide to go somewhere. I wouldn't want you to hunt me down like a crazy ex-lover if I disappear without a word" he chuckled.

She blushed. "What makes you think I'd hunt you down?!" she exclaimed. He just replied with a laugh then there was a long while of silence when they were about to reach the top for the first time.

Chizuru stared out into the horizon. Okita who was sitting across moved to the space next to her. He looked the same direction as she did for a while then he subtly turned his attention to a view which he enjoys better.

On the side of her eyes she caught him looking at her with an unreadable look in his eyes. She tried to ignore it but electric feelings started running down her body as his stare started to pierce through her.

"The…the view…I would've loved seeing it while the sun is about to set but isn't it wonderful even at night?" she said, glancing at him.

"I like the view of the city at night better" he replied. "I really prefer the night over day"

A weak smile formed on Chizuru's lips. "My mother did too. I remember her say that everything looks better at night, for at night everything just sparkles and shines"

There was a brief pause. Okita was surprised with the topic Chizuru has opened. In the years that he worked for the Yukimura family, he has never heard of anything about Chizuru and Kaoru's mother. There weren't even any pictures of her on the house.

She looked down her feet and started to carelessly swing them. "It was on our 10th birthday that mother brought us to an amusement park and it was my first in this country. My first ever trip to an amusement park was when me and Kaoru were 6, that was in Disneyland but we weren't with mother then. At that time she wasn't always around and we never knew the reason why"

"The park where we went is the one that's being renovated right now. When it reopens, I'd like to go there." She stopped swinging her feet. "We rode the Ferris Wheel just as the sun set. It was wonderful how everything just turned dark all of a sudden but soon the lights from houses and buildings started to flicker and turned on. They looked like stars on land. That's when mom told us how much she loved the night"

Before Okita can say anything the ride came to an end and the door was opened. The two of them stepped out and headed for the exit.

"I owe you just one more story now right?" Chizuru glanced at him with a smile.

He was surprised that she still remembered that. He smiled at her and nodded. "I'd be looking forward to the next one, Ojou-sama"

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Heisuke was waiting outside Mr. Yukimura's office, situated on the top floor of a building owned by the corporation, which had the feel of a million dollar suite than an office. He tried to stifle a yawn because he was sitting across Mr. Yukimura's two personal bodyguards who looked as stiff as stone despite the half hour wait. This kind of waiting though wasn't new to Heisuke and he has waited for Mr. Yukimura and Ms. Nakashima to finish whatever kind of business they were having lots of times before on different locations.

"When would he assign me back to the mansion? Jeez…I wonder how Chizuru's doing" he thought as he subtly glanced at his wristwatch.

"Hey" called one of the men.

"What is it?" Heisuke inquired looking at the guy.

"The boss wants some champagne. Go get one on the 27th" the men ordered.

"Why don't you get it yourself?" Heisuke replied knowing that the two just probably wanted to bully him a bit given that he was way younger than them.

"So the pup knows how to bite" The guy laughed.

"Just go get it kid." said the other guy with a tired sigh. "After some drinks the two would head their separate ways and I really want to get the hell out of here already"

"Jeez" Heisuke got up and stretched a bit. "Fine, I'll go"

"You know his favorite right?"

Heisuke glanced back as he headed for the elevator. "Yeah, yeah. A Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 or a Clos du Moulin Brut" he said trying to imitate the accent of a tight assed waiter from the other day.

After reaching the 27th floor and getting his hands on a champagne bottle he quickly rode the elevator back to the 50th floor. Upon arriving at the top floor's lobby, the two bodyguards were standing side by side outside the elevator and the red leather couch was filled in by both Yukimura and Nakashima. Heisuke placed the bottle of Clos du Moulin Brut on the polished table in front of the couch with a small bow then left.

"Todou come here for a while" Mr. Yukimura called him back. Heisuke quickly walked back in front of him and stood in attention.

"Yes, sir" he looked at the two who sat next to each other but not on an intimate distance.

"In a couple of weeks two friends of mine would be visiting the country. I'd be entertaining them personally for they are important connections. They'd be staying at the mansion, it won't be a problem cause we've got space to spare but we'll have to tighten security." Mr. Yukimura crossed his legs and leaned back the couch. "I'd be staying at the mansion while my guests are in the country and so you're going back with me."

Heisuke pretended like it's no big deal and kept a straight face, deep inside though he shouted in joy. Guarding Ms. Nakashima wasn't hard but the more he stuck around Mr. Yukimura and her, the more secrets he learns which means more secrets to keep from Chizuru and Kaoru who doesn't know half of what their father was doing.

"And Todou" reached for the champagne bottle and took the cork screw from Nakashima.

"Yes"

"With the time you've spent with me, you've sure learn a lot more than the others does. I trust that you know how to keep your mouth shut, especially around the twins." There was a pop and froth spilled from the bottle on Mr. Yukimura's hands. "You're a good kid and I'd hate to have to dispose you"

Heisuke held back a groan. "Understood. You have my word Mr. Yukimura" he ducked his head, went to the elevator and stood next to the two men who had small smiles on their lips. "Damn you. So there was an option of killing me huh?" he thought and hoped to get back to the mansion soon.

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"Chizuru-chan!" Sen grabbed Chizuru by the arm and flung her into the dance floor along with their other friends.

"Ah!...Wait… I" Chizuru tried to protest but it was too late. She was caught in a tight space and was surrounded by people who danced like there's no tomorrow. Some dancers were really good; some are just hopeless, while others really need to get a room. Chizuru looked away with a red face as she saw a couple who was grinding against each other nearby.

Her friends started dancing but she doesn't even know how to start enjoying in that kind of place. It took her a while to get used to the flashing lights. The music though was too loud and explicit for her taste but some beats mixed by the DJ are nice too. She looked around and even in the distance she caught Okita's eyes, watching her. She quickly look away. "He's looking at me because he has to guard me that's all….besides he told me to enjoy… so I should try" she thought as she stood closer to her friends and started moving her body too, she was aware that she looks awkward but she couldn't care less.

After exhausting themselves, laughing and dancing they went back to their reserved space. Some of her friends started drinking cocktails and beer, they offered her some but she refused.

Sen nudged Chizuru. "It's called a 'Zombie'. It tastes really nice. Here"

She put up her hand and shook her head. "Thanks but I'd really pass."

"Try it just this once, it won't make you an alcoholic." Sen placed it in front of Chizuru with a beam.

Chizuru held the shot glass and stared down at its content. "This doesn't look bad at all" she lifted it to her nose and took a whiff. "It actually smells delicious" she then remembered the last time she was offered a shot but this time it was her friend asking her to try it out and besides she really wanted to know how those colorful liquors mixed together into glasses tastes like.

"Come on. Just this once and no more, I swear." Sen beamed at her. "Besides, make the most out of your first night out. Even your bodyguard seems to be enjoying himself" she giggled then she turned to their friend who called her attention.

Chizuru looked around to spot where Okita was and she quickly turned away the moment she found him. "Chizuru!" she screamed at herself in her head.

She looked down the drink with a red face and drank it in one go. She cringed and stuck her tongue out as the foreign flavors evaded her mouth. After getting over the taste by stuffing herself with chips, she took a peek once more at Okita who was still sitting at the bar, this time he was just talking the girl who was obviously throwing herself at him.

"Maybe I just imagined that but I swear I saw her rubbing her hand on his thigh then his….Ahhh…. Delete! Delete! Delete!" she felt her face burn in embarrassment. She almost jumped from her seat the moment his eyes caught hers. A smirk formed on his lips and she quickly looked away, not knowing how to respond.

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It was already half past 12, the city streets are still alive but there weren't many cars on the streets making their travel back home smooth. Souji looked at the mirror and saw that Chizuru was still awake but looked preoccupied.

"That girl was the type they call 'fast', probably…what is wrong with me? Why am I still thinking about that?" she shook her head. "I felt a bit bad when I saw her that close…. Ahhhhh! Does this mean I'm jealous of her?! Ahhhh! But I don't think I want to touch him that way!" she covered her face with her hands, feeling embarrassed with her thoughts. "No way!" she muttered.

"Ojou-sama, is something wrong?" Souji sounded worried.

"Eh!? No… I'm just sleepy that's all" she said with an awkward laugh.

"I didn't know that you talk to yourself when you're sleepy, that's weird Ojou-sama"

"Ah… I'm not talking to myself" she waved her hand in denial.

Okita glanced at Chizuru from the mirror with a puzzled look. "Ojou-sama, you're acting really strange."

"EH?!" she then laughed awkwardly.

"Anyway, how was your first night out?"

"It was fun but I hope you didn't get bored waiting for me" she said giving him another gawky laugh. "Of course he wasn't bored! Jeez… what's wrong with me?" she tried pushing her thoughts away.

"I never find myself bored in places like that. It's a place to loosen up a bit, why get bored right?"

"Well… if it's you then you shouldn't have trouble finding a friend or something in places like that" she looked down her hands and started tapping her fingers together. "Especially women…hehe…I mean you must've gotten hit on by women a lot"

Okita laughed, he knows where this is all coming from. "Would you get jealous if you see a lady hit on me then, Ojou-sama?"

"Ah…eh… of course not. Why would I be jealous?" she diverted her gaze out the window. They're going to arrive at the mansion shortly and she's too embarrassed with herself at the moment that she can't wait for the ride to end.

"Actually someone did hit on me tonight, she's a nice catch too but I passed"

"If you weren't babysitting me then you wouldn't have had to pass on her" she replied feeling a bit down as she remembered the woman flirting with him.

"You're saying that as if it was a loss. I get to drive home a much better woman so I'd pass on women like her anytime" he gave Chizuru a curt smile and noticed that her cheeks turned bright pink.

Upon reaching the mansion Chizuru went ahead of him, heading for the kitchen. "He's probably still outside" she thought, looking over her shoulder before entering the kitchen. "I felt sleepy then but now I don't think I'd even be comfortable laying down my bed waiting for sleep to come" she thought as she opened the double door fridge and looked around for food.

"This would do" she sat down the table in the middle of the kitchen and opened a pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream then started to dig in. "Now this makes me feel a lot better" she thought, the spoon still in her mouth.

"Ojou-sama?" Okita entered the kitchen not expecting to find Chizuru there, stuffing herself with ice-cream.

Her spoon dropped from her mouth. "Ah!" she immediately picked the spoon up. "O-okita….I…I was just having some midnight snack"

Okita sat across her. "and you didn't even invited me. I'm a bit hurt Ojou-sama"

"Eh?! Well….here… you can have some" she extended her arm across the table to offer him the ice-cream. "It's one of my favorite flavors"

He can't help but smile at how cute she can get at times. He took the pint of ice-cream from her and reached for a spoon in the holder on the side of the table. "This isn't bad… though I've never heard of this flavor before" he returned the pint to her after getting a scoop for tasting.

She reached for a new spoon and started to dig in once more. She stopped when she realized that the man across her was just watching her. "Aren't you going to get something to eat?"

"I was going to do that but I find it amusing to watch you eat" he teased, leaning forward with his both his elbows crossed resting on the table.

"So I'm a form of amusement for him" She covered the pint and stood up. "Well, nothing to see here anymore" she then returned the ice cream in the fridge and started to make her way out the kitchen.

"Ojou-sama can you give me a moment" he started moving around the kitchen. Chizuru stopped on her tracks to watch him. Less than a minute later he walked to her with a hot cup of chocolate in hand. "Here Ojou-sama"

She looked down the cup of hot chocolate he made for her then received it with a grateful smile. "You really shouldn't have"

"That's instant but it taste pretty good. Anyway, that helps you get to sleep right?"

She nodded and remembered the last time he made a hot drink for her. "Thank you, really" she said holding the cup tighter.

"Well, you better get going Ojou-sama"

"Right" she then went off with a smile and a cup of hot chocolate.

When she was gone Okita made his way to the fridge and looked for something to eat but he found himself standing in front of it just staring blankly at its contents. "Chizuru…" for a moment he found himself thinking about her then the fridge's alarm sounded. "Tsk…crap…What am I doing?" he muttered, closing the door with nothing in hand.

Note: Hey Hey! So how's everyone doing? Hihi as you'd see I've updated in a bulk again...well that's because the chaps are finished but I just don't get to upload 'em for various reasons...In this chapter they went to an amusement park... I did too before writing this chapter but I didn't went near the roller coaster *I'd die hahaha but I swore to try riding one next year for my birthday*