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Drinks kept on being poured into the small cups. People were slowly unwinding and showing their true self yet Reiya refused to let the second cup of sake touch her lips as she observed the two tennis players who sat at the patio, talking and chuckling about something.

'Curiosity kills the cat, curiosity kills the cat,' she chanted in her head.

One of them laughed at something the other had said.

'That's it!' without another thought, she gulp the whole content of the cup and walked towards the men, only to stop several feet away as she saw a bright flash of light in the dark sky.

Yagyuu noticed the same light and had swiftly turned to Reiya, "Rei…"

She shook her head and continued towards them, and taking a sit in between, "If I didn't know better, it seems like you guys have a thing for one another."

A short fountain of sake appeared on both sides at her words. She ignored it and asked, "So, what's so funny?"

"Don't be a busy body, Reiya" Yagyuu said as he refilled his cup.

Shiraishi nodded in agreement, "It's nothing concerning you. We were just talking about -."

"Yes yes, about your younger years. Fine, see if I ever talk to any of you guys again," their friend huffed as she stood up and left.

"One thing for sure, you'll never get bored when she's around," Yagyuu mumbled.

Shiraishi glanced at the dark haired man before staring up in the sky, "I have to admit though, I'm quite jealous of your relationship with her. You're able to see her nearly every day. I'd be lying if I say I didn't want to give up."

A reply was not given immediately as Yagyuu pondered for an answer. He didn't know what to say but he had to say something, "and I'd be lying if I say she didn't have feelings for you."

This had caught the other man off guard, eyes widening at the fact.

Yagyuu sighed, "The day you went back after her birthday, we went out on her request. She asked me to move on. She asked me if I'll be fine with what will happen in the future."

There was a long silence before Shiraishi finally cracked it, "So are you? Are you fine with the possible future?"

Yagyuu looked down at the cup in his hand, eyes slightly glassy before he downed the liquid in one go. The cup made a low hollow sound as it met with the wooden patio. With one last smile, Yagyuu bid the other man a good night.

Shiraishi continued staring up, observing the sparks that appeared at random parts of night sky. He finished his own drink, and continued to pour more.

The question needs no voiced answer. The body language and eyes were enough to tell Shiraishi that Yagyuu did not want a future with no Reiya at his side.

The sky growled in rage, throwing its lightning anywhere and everywhere it can. The ominous crash from outside caused an unsettling feeling within the heart of their beloved president. He had been rolling in bed since 11pm and now it was 1 in the morning and the howling dark sky did not ease his troubling self.

He sat up; head between his hands as he listed down his options to rid of the feeling. After much contemplation, he stood up and swung open the exit, only to have taken a step back at the sudden appearance of his dear friend.

Reiya bit her lower lip as she considered something. Her face was tinted with slight redness, nervous for the late night visit, "Erm…"

She tilted her head to the side slightly, before massaging her temples and after seconds of silence, she shook her head, "Screw it. It's nothing. I'm sorry for just appearing like that. I'm..I'm just going to head back….yea.." The vice president quickly turned her heels, muttering to herself about her foolishness.

A flash of light from the havoc outside brightened the dim halls.

Reiya froze.

In an instant, she was pulled in a tight embrace, one side of her head pressed onto a lean chest. As soon as she heard the soft beating of the heart on one ear (while the other heard nothing as a gentle hand covered it) Reiya relaxed into the comforting body of Yagyuu Hiroshi.

She wrapped her arms around his waist, bringing her deeper into the embrace as she tried to overcome her biggest fear.

She closed her eyes, waited patiently for everything to end. As it died down, Reiya mumbled, "Thank you…" and slowly pulled away from Yagyuu's grasp.

Yagyuu kept silent, not protesting her action yet he would be damned if he would let her face the whole night alone. He growled in his mind.

Before she could take another step further, he swiftly grabbed her hand, and gently guided her to his room, "sleep in my room. I'll sleep on the floor. What kind of ex-boyfriend would I be if I let my ex go through the storm herself?"

"But…" she started.

Yagyuu gave her a pointed look, "would you rather tremble in fear?"

Reiya gave it a few seconds of thought before her shoulders slumped, "Fine, you're right."

He smirked at his success, opening the door for her, "After you."

"Arashi needs to find a cure for his sinus," Reiya muttered as she turned to her sides.

"Well, at least you didn't have to share a room with him for the whole trip," Yagyuu scowled before throwing a pillow to his roommate's head, who just grunted and took the pillow as his hostage.

A chuckle came from his bed. He stared up only to meet with her dark orbs.

"Are you sure you're fine sleeping on the floor?" concern covered the tone of her voice.

The pitter patter of the rain could be heard against the walls and windows. The floor was a little uncomfortable and cold due to the weather and the loud snores from the next bed did not help ease the tension.

Yagyuu gave it a moment to ponder on the situation before he tried to sound as convincing as he can, "I'm fine. I've slept on worst conditions before."

No reply came from the woman as their eyes kept locked on each other. Though it may only be a short while, but Yagyuu caught a glimpsed of Reiya's creased forehead before she turned around to face the wall.

A long silence followed her sudden change of mood. Yagyuu was sure that she had fallen asleep, and so he released a sigh before trying to sleep himself.

"Sometimes I feel like I do not know you long enough to understand you. You're still an enigma," Reiya's voice suddenly brought him back to reality.

He listened to her as she mumbled quietly about him before she finally stopped. Yagyuu could hear her inhaling a deep breath before releasing it slowly, "You never answered my question from last time. Are you fine with how things are going?"

"Rei…"

"No no… It's fine. You don't have to answer at all. Like you said, I'm just being overdramatic. Anyways, I'm going to sleep. Good night."

Reiya heard ruffling on the floor before she felt a familiar warmth behind her. She felt tensed for a moment by the sudden action but soon, she melted into his arms as he wrapped them around her, pulling her closer. His fingers laced with hers, clutching them gently as he pressed his lips on top of her head.

"Good night, Rei."

She unconsciously squeezed his hand, a small smile forming at her lips, "Good night, Hiroshi."

The morning sunlight slowly crept into the dark room from between the curtains. Reiya stretched and turned, a smile on her face and was about to greet her savior, only to find an empty spot beside her.

Brows furrowed together, as she searched for the man. No presence was heard from the bathroom or anywhere else except for the heavy sleeper on the other side. She sat up, giving him a few long minutes to pop out of nowhere before finally deciding to head back to her own room with disappointment written all over her face.

Yagyuu paused at the doorway of the breakfast hall as he scanned the environment. His eyes found Reiya, laughing at something their friends had said. The president just stood there as minutes passed, contemplating whether to have breakfast elsewhere.

However, before he could make any other choice, he had caught Reiya's stern glance towards him, causing guilt to rush over him without a minute too soon. He greeted everyone as he sat at the empty seat beside his vice.

Reiya poured him a cup of hot green tea while he helped himself to the food laid out for the group. "Where were you in the morning?" came Reiya's voice from beside of him.

"Washroom."

"For 40 minutes?" Reiya questioned back.

"I was taking a bath."

"For 40 minutes?" he could hear Reiya's growing irritation.

"I….," his eyes met Reiya's questioning and frustrated eyes. He sighed as he surrendered. "What do you expect me to do, Reiya?"

The young woman had a crease at her forehead as she slammed the pot onto the table causing all eyes to fall on them.

Realising this, Reiya forced a smile, "Sorry guys, my fingers touched the hot pot."

"Reiya...," Yagyuu whispered but it had fallen on deaf ears as she turned around and chatted with their friends. He tried tugging on her shirt, hoping it will irritate her enough to give him her attention but instead, she just slapped his hand away like a mosquito on her skin.

The young man just held in a sigh and quietly ate his breakfast beside her.

"That's the last," said Shiraishi as he helped place the last of the bags into the luggage compartment of the bus, "Have a safe trip, Rei-chan, Yagyuu-san. Give me a call whenever you're back in Osaka."

"No worries. I get lost in Osaka easily, so I most probably need you as my guide," Reiya's laughter rang the air while Yagyuu just shook hands with the captain.

After his own farewell, Yagyuu entered the bus without Reiya but kept his eyes on the pair who shared a hug and a smile. He watched as they exchanged words, eyes never gazing to anywhere else except to each other. Then, Shiraishi bent down to place a soft kiss to Reiya's forehead.

Yagyuu frowned.

The young captain's own eyes followed the president as he entered the bus.

"Shiraishi, gomen ne," Reiya murmured.

Pulling his eyes away from the bus and onto the woman in front of him, he smiled, knowing very well what the apology was most probably for, "Whatever for?"

"I'm not naïve, Shiraishi. I want to say yes to you and then he became all…I don't know b-," Reiya tried to explain but before she could continue, he placed his lips on her forehead, "I like you, Rei-chan. I really do but your feelings for him are still more than just platonic. What kind of guy would I be if I don't let you understand your feelings deeper?"

"A straight one," Reiya laughed, only to be pinched at the cheek by her friend.

"If it still doesn't work out between the two of you, let me know. I'll most probably still be available," Shiraishi placed a hand to her back as she stepped on the bus, giving her one his famous smile.

She turned for the last time, with the smile that made him fall head over heels for her, " you'll be the first to know."

With a last wave, the door closed and the bus slowly moved. Reiya, still a little frustrated at Yagyuu's answer in the morning, took her seat beside him. She turned to him, staring at him until he felt uncomfortable.

The said man stared back at her, feeling slightly tensed under her stare. He opened his mouth to say a few words but she beat him to it, "Lend me your shoulder. I didn't get enough sleep."

Yagyuu gladly obliged in hopes that it will tone down her frustration.

Everyone said their goodbyes and headed to all sorts of direction. Yagyuu, on the other hand, held onto Reiya's wrist, persuading her to accompany him for dinner. It was hard but he managed, with the condition she chose the restaurant and he paid.

Better than nothing, he thought.

Even then, the dinner was awkward for the man as Reiya refused to exchange more than 10 words with him. So dinner ended quickly but he thought of trying again. Not giving up, the president offered to walk her home.

However, it made him wonder if it was a mistake.

Now it was Yagyuu's turn to be irritated as Reiya continued her silent treatment, only saying things necessary.

A shrug from her was the last straw for him, "Seriously, Reiya! Can you please stop acting childish and talk to me like your age?"

Her dark hair swung around as she spun on her heels to face him. Her forehead creased in annoyance, "Childish!? Really, Hiroshi? Childish? I was not the one who left the room in the crack of dawn and never came back! You think I didn't know? I stayed up listening for your footsteps! You think you're the only who needs answers? I need them too, Hiroshi…"

Her shoulders slumped, head slightly cocked to the side as she felt tired of staying mad. Her next words came out as a whisper, "I..I want answers too."

The eyes she looked at him with showed tint of fatigue and sadness, "We had over one year break. We have to make it official to stop any more confusion."

Following the tone of her voice, he asked, "What do you want, Reiya?"

Reiya shrugged, " I don't know, Hiroshi. I…." She stared into his eyes and then looked down to her feet, "I…still want you but…what do you want?"

Yagyuu placed his bag on the ground, as he moved closer to her. He then lifted up her chin, giving her a small smile, and caressing her soft cheek with his thumb, "It's an answer you don't really need to ask."

Under night sky and blinking stars, he bent down, capturing her lips into a kiss that has been on hold for over a year. Reiya, on the other hand, held onto Yagyuu, fearing that all this was just a dream and it would soon disappear.

It wasn't and it didn't.

a-a-a

Secretly, Yagyuu Hiroshi smiled in triumphed as he was content that what was first a stranger could only become a friend to his again girlfriend.

"Why are you smiling?" Reiya asked.

"No reason."

THE END

Ok, here's the deal. If you don't like YagyuuxOC pairing, I have another ending for you, given that there is enough readers who actually prefers ShiraishixOC pairing. So, review or PM me if you'd rather have a different ending