I love this story way to much to stop writing it. That's a good thing though i guess XD

I figured out a way to explain Hinata's and Kirigiri's disappearances, so that's been solved thankfully. Upon further thought, it actually ties into the plot quite nicely, so that makes me very happy :)

I had a thought. If i get enough words on this (not including the authors notes), could i turn this into a book? I dunno, maybe if i edit it a bit and expand the word count. I thought it was a good idea, then insecurity kicked in. So it's like i REALLY want to, but then anxiety starts.

Haha, anyway, enough rambling. You came for a story, and a story you shall have.

This chapter might be a TAD longer, but if it is, it kind of has to be to do the situation justice. You'll understand if you read the chapter, i couldn't rush this one at all.

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When Togami woke up that morning, she covered her eyes with one arm, groaning and not wanting to wake up. Finally, it was the day. The day that Togami had been both dreading and awaiting in equal measure. Hated it because it would mean she would have to finally admit her feelings, and hated it because it meant sacrificing her pride. It meant that she could possibly be rejected, and as cold as she acted, she didn't know how to deal with that.

What if the reason that Naegi had been so skittish around her, was to spare her feelings? He somehow knew how she felt, and just avoided her and didn't know how to reject her kindly? For once in her life, she was insecure. This one boy had more effect on her then anyone else in her life, he had such an effect that it scared her.

She consoled herself with the fact that he didn't even know her real name, so should rejection come, she could just cut all ties and leave for another town like nothing ever happened. However, the idea didn't sit well with her.

She sighed, and sat up in bed. Might as well get it over with then. After dressing casually, she walked over to where she had hidden the chocolates she made yesterday. She pulled out the box, staring at it thoughtfully.

"Tch. I made them myself, of course he'd like them."

She said it with a smirk on her face, but the tone suggested that rather then stating a fact, she was trying to convince herself of something.

Then, she heard a loud crash from downstairs.

"Ow! Man that hurt!"

That was… Naegi? But why was he hurt?

Either the fool had somehow injured himself… or something serious had happened.

"Naegi!" She called.

She could here shuffling, but no answer was received. She ripped open her door and started picking up speed down the hallway.

"Naegi! Answer me you fool!"

She raced down the stairs, almost tripping over herself in haste, composure momentarily forgotten.

"Mako….to?"

The scene was not one she was expecting.

Naegi was sitting on the floor next to the counter, various pots and pans were scattered around him. One of his arms was above his head, acting as a shield. The other was behind his back, presumably holding something.

"Makoto, what are you doing?"

The brunette looked around, saw her, and eyes widened. He stood up in a hurry, now both hands were protecting whatever it was behind his back. Togami narrowed her eyes in suspicion, just what could he be hiding?

"I'll ask again, what idiocy was taking place in this room?"

"N-nothing Celestia! Nothing at all!"

Togami walked closer to the boy, slow and calculating steps.

"You're a terrible liar, Makoto Naegi, i demand a proper answer."

She walked until she was standing only a few feet in front on Naegi, and placed her own box on the counter next to him. The other didn't notice, as he was to busy securing the still mysterious object behind his back.

"R-really! It's nothing!"

"Yes, and the boogeymen is real. Now, the truth. Spit it out please."

Makoto just stood there, lips slightly parted and gaping like a fish. His eyes started to dart back and forth, as if searching desperately for any exit to this conversation.

"Makoto, i will not repeat myse-"

Naegi tried to bolt, however he only managed to take one or two steps. The poor boy was so flustered, he somehow managed to trip over himself in his haste.

When he fell, Togami was still standing right in front of him. Instinctively she reached her arms out to catch him.

It was where he landed that surprised them both.

"Mako- mph!"

Eyes slowly closed as lips met. Togami was frozen and wide-eyed in surprise, but after only taking a split second to register what was happening, her eyes also closed as she kissed back. She didn't know if Naegi truly liked her back, so she would use this opportunity to it's fullest.

To her disappointment, Naegi soon pulled away. His cheeks were flushed red, and eyes staring ahead at nothing. He looked dazed and embarrassed at the same time. Not that Togami could say anything, she could feel her cheeks redden just as much, if not more.

"I- You! Wha… what was that?!"

"Y-you kissed me you fool!" Togami spluttered.

"I- well, I just- Nevermind."

"No, never mind WHAT? You just kissed me Makoto, i would like an explanation."

The boy couldn't even speak, he was stuttering so badly that he couldn't form a complete sentence.

"Tch. Fine."

Togami turned to exit. If the boy didn't return her feelings, then she might as well leave.

"Wait!"

A hand grabbed her wrist, turning her around to face the other. He looked determined, yet the red was still prominent on his cheeks. Probably trying to let her down gently no doubt.

"You- you can't just-"

"Can't what Makoto?!"

"You can't leave! Because, because…"

"No, i don't want to hear it! If your going to reject me and my feelings then get it over with."

Makoto froze, wondering if that meant what he thought it did. Did she… did she feel the same way about him as he thought of her? When he felt another tug on the hand in his grasp, he snapped back to reality.

Finally, he made a decision.

"I'm not going to reject you!"

Togami stared at the boy, composure lost and eyes wide in disbelief.

"You… what?"

"I'm not going to reject you! Not now, nor ever. I want to see you smile, to see you laugh freely. I want to make you happy."

He brought the object from behind his back. It turned out to be a beautiful bouquet of roses. All red and in full bloom, and wrapped in a silk ribbon.

"I want to be your boyfriend Celes, if you'll have me."

Any trace of whatever composure she had left was lost. Togami could feel her face heating up. He wasn't rejecting her? She could only stare in shock.

"Happy Valentines Day Celestia."

She gingerly took the bunch of roses, staring at them as if she didn't quite believe what she was grasping was real. Then she remembered the box she left on the counter.

"I… also have a present for you."

She reached a hand, and felt until she grasped the box she wanted. She all but shoved the box in Naegi's face in embarrassment. He blinked, and focused on the box before him.

"You made these for me? When?"

She turned her head, stubbornly looking anywhere but at Makoto.

"Asahina helped. I thought you might want something better then those store bought lumps you call chocolate."

Naegi took the box with a soft smile. Even in a situation like this, Celes was still Celes, personality and all.

"Celes."

Togami looked at Makoto.

"Thank you, I really like that you would make these for me."

"I believe you deserved something special. Your… your special, for a plebeian." She added the last part hurriedly, still refusing to let go of her usual speech mannerisms.

He grasped both of her hands in his.

"Celes, your a special person to me, so i want to ask you again. Will you go out with me?"

Togami looked at him, somewhere in the back of her mind she was finding this slightly ironic. She ran away so she wouldn't have to find a suitor, who knew that would be the very action to get her one?

"Of course i will, you fool."

Makoto's grin spread wider across his face. Which made Togami happy that she was the one to put it on his face.

Makoto was happy, and not in the least offended by his companions style of accepting. He liked her the way she was, sarcasm and all.

She still had her head turned away, cheeks tomato red. Naegi let go of one of her hands and placed it gently on her cheek.

"Celes-chan."

She looked back at Makoto, green eyes met piercing blue.

"Thank you."

He tugged at her collar, bringing her down to his eye level, and for the second time that day, lips met. This time it was shorter, but sweeter. Both parties blushing madly.

This day would be one they would both remember for a long time.

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Haha yes, FINALLY! Finally my ship officially sails.

I think that no matter what, this chapter HAD to be a bit longer. Otherwise, i could not do the situation justice. If your getting two people together, you can't just rush or skim it, you have to put more effort in. Especially when you have a Tsundere like Togami.

I'm going to end the chapter here, so wish me luck.

I have no idea how I'm going to write any of their "Dates" so any ideas or inspiration are welcome.

Cya next chapter

Tairulz