A/N- Ugh, I said I was excited to write the next chapter and here I am, taking like a month's worth of time to finish this… sorry guys. I've been practically marathoning Clannad, an anime that was originally a game by Key. Everything Key does is amazing. Same for Clamp too, but in a different way. Air is still the only anime that has ever brought me to tears and Kanon 2006 is one of my favorites of all time. I recommend you check out the series I mentioned (be warned, they're all romances). So yeah, I got caught up in the story and forgot/couldn't focus on my own. That and my computer died for a few days somewhere in there. Putting that aside, here we go with chapter 10!

Also, Thank you James Birdsong for suggesting the title of this chapter weeks ago!

Pairing/Disclaimer/Warning- They're all the same as usual! (FINALLY thought of a way to be efficient about this!)

Chapter 10- To Lunch

"So you'll go out with me on a date?", Domeki asked again, clearly not processing the information.

"For the third time yes!", Watanuki exclaimed, a little exasperated. After all how many times do you usually have tell someone the answer they want to hear before they get it?

Domeki took a deep breath, "I just want to clarify something. When I say 'a date' I don't mean some date of the year. May 15th for instance. I mean out on a date as the start of a relationship. Do you know what you're agreeing too?"

"God damn you Domeki! How freaking awkward do you have to make this!? I said yes, so why don't you just accept it!," Watanuki screamed, embarrassed and annoyed. 'Does Domeki really think I'm that stupid, or naïve, or whatever?'

Domeki lapsed into silence as he realized that Watanuki had agreed to date him, at least once, of his own free will.

"So I figure now that that's settled we should do it.", Domeki said out of the blue.

"W-W-What!?", Watanuki stuttered, face turning red, "I don't think I'm ready for that!"

"Really? That's usually how these things go. First the two people definitely have to do… this and that…", Domeki mused then trailed off with a faraway look in his eyes, oblivious to Watanuki's crimson face.

"This and… that?", Watanuki squeaked, face a flaming red.

"uh huh.", Domeki confirmed, still not paying attention to Watanuki, "And then you do THAT, and then that other thing."

"Okay I don't where you're getting these ideas, buster, but I'm simply not ready to do that with you!", Watanuki protested, finally sticking up for himself.

Domeki looked a bit confused, "Oh, sorry. I thought you wouldn't mind planning our date, getting to know one another, and spending time together."

Watanuki turned around and intentionally slammed his head into a wall as punishment for jumping to conclusions. Domeki immediately leapt up and began to trot over to his side, but Watanuki turned around and raised a hand to stop his approach. Watanuki pinched the bridge of his nose, adjusting his glasses in the process.

"Those things…", Watanuki began, "All those things are fine. I thought you were referring to something else when you were talking before."

Domeki smirked, "Is that so? Just what did you think I was referring to?"

Watanuki blushed again and tried to sidestep the question, "Nothing important! Anyway it's your fault for being so vague."

"So I'm safe in assuming that your mind was in the gutter?", Domeki said with that half smile that Watanuki could only just barely see. It irritated him to no end.

"No you are NOT safe in assuming that!", Watanuki protested.

"Gutter, gutter, gutter.", Domeki intoned in a somewhat disapproving voice.

Domeki got the expected effect of a furious Watanuki. Watanuki started throwing anything and everything that was within reach. During this bout of anger, two miracles occurred. 1: Domeki managed to dodge everything that was thrown at him. 2: Watanuki failed to grab anything breakable or glass. This comical event was only stopped when Watanuki tried to throw a phone that was attached to a cord.

The phone went as far as the cord would allow, and then came back full force towards Watanuki's face. With no time dodge, Watanuki simply took the hit and went down. He laid against the wall with his eyes closed for some time. When he opened them he saw Domeki looming above him.

"Truce?", Watanuki offered.

"If this was a war I'd have already won, making your truce useless, but… fine. Truce.", Domeki accepted.

"I'll get a futon out so you have a place to sleep.", Domeki continued.

"What are you talking about?", Watanuki questioned, "I'm staying over at Yuko's."

"What are YOU talking about?", Domeki countered, "She even said as we were leaving that she'd see you tomorrow. Obviously she knew that you'd be staying here."

Watanuki had to admit that it made sense, "Alright. You win."

Watanuki followed Domeki to what appeared to be a guest bedroom right next to Domeki's. It was a fairly large room, but it didn't have any furniture to speak of. Just a closet and the futon.

"You can take a shower if you like, and I'll wash your clothes so you can wear them tomorrow.", Domeki suggested.

Watanuki almost rejected the idea of showering at Domeki's place, especially after what just happened between them but rethought it. After all, the day had been stressful to say the least, and a shower actually sounded pretty good right then.

"Sure, sounds good.", Watanuki agreed.

Watanuki stepped into the bathroom and disrobed. He managed to hand Domeki his clothes with a minimum of awkwardness. The bathroom was actually quite nice. It had a shower that could also be used as a bathtub if one wanted. The other furnishings weren't fancy, but they served their purpose. Watanuki opted for a quick shower, just in case Domeki wanted to take one too.

Watanuki turned on the shower, adjusted the heat to his liking, and hopped in. While he was washing there was a knock on the door.

"Ah, what is it Domeki?", Watanuki called.

Domeki answered quickly, "Your clothes won't be washed before you're done with your shower, so I'm leaving you a robe on the outside door handle."

"That's fine. Thanks Domeki!", Watanuki spoke.

There might have been a grunt of acknowledgement, or maybe not. Watanuki couldn't hear very well with the water rushing around him. He quickly finished his shower. Stealthily grabbing the robe on door handle by only opening the door a crack, he put it on, along with his glasses. The robe was loose, but comfortable.

When he opened the door he saw that the futon had been lain out, and that Domeki was sitting on it holding a box of some sort.

"I thought we could play cards and plan our date before going to bed.", Domeki explained.

Watanuki turned a bit red at the suggestion, but nodded his head, before he realized something, "Hey, Domeki, don't you want to take a shower first?"

"I usually get up quite early and take one then.", Domeki explained.

Watanuki wanted to complain that the water would wake him up in the morning, but he let it go. He didn't really want to talk about Domeki's showering habits. It was decided that they would play gin. Watanuki had never really fancied himself a card player, but he had expected to win a hand. He did not.

"Aaaaagh, it's so frustrating to lose all the time!", Watanuki moaned.

"Would you rather I lose intentionally?", Domeki asked.

Watanuki didn't like that, "NO I don't want you to do that! I'll win on my own, thank you!"

"I see.", said Domeki.

The conversation lapsed to a comfortable silence. Punctuated now and again by Watanuki's frustrated growls at losing. It was almost a full hour before any real attempts at conversation were made.

"What do you want to do?", Domeki asked, speaking up.

Watanuki looked confused, "Well, I wanna play a few more hands of this game, then turn in, probably. Why do you ask?"

Domeki rolled his eyes and looked exasperated, "I meant for our date, idiot."

"Oh.", Watanuki stated, turning red, though more from embarrassment than anger, "How about we just go for lunch and then see what looks good?"

Domeki nodded and replied, "In that case I'm turning in. Like I said, I get up early, and I'm also rather anxious to find out what our powers will be."

Watanuki had forgotten about those, 'I wonder what we got! Maybe I'll get flight! Nah, that seems more dangerous than protective, but still…'

Domeki left like that, with Watanuki's thoughts all aflutter. They both laid down on their separate beds in their different rooms. Each thought of the other while they drifted off. It took them a long time for them to fall asleep.

-x-x-x-

Despite his earlier thoughts, Watanuki was not woken up by the sound of Domeki's early shower. His body was more tired than he realized, and he probably could have slept a great deal longer, but an earthquake woke him up. To be more precise, two warm somethings were gripping his shoulders and forcing his body up and down.

"Oi, wake up."

That voice could only come from one source. Watanuki's dual colored eyes flew open, and found himself looking into the eyes of one Domeki. Watanuki gave a yelp and attempted to back up, but sort of fell in his attempt.

"It's breakfast time.", Domeki said without a trace of shame.

Watanuki immediately started, "Fine, fine! Just get out and let me wake up for a minute!"

Domeki dutifully got up and began to leave. Before he did, though, he gestured towards the closet. Offering no other explanation he retreated to outside, presumably to head towards the kitchen. After a few minutes, Watanuki got up and opened the closet. Inside was his school uniform that Domeki had promised to wash. Watanuki put it on, a bit embarrassed about how rude he'd just been considering what Domeki had done for him.

Watanuki made his way to the kitchen. He was pleased at the scent that was coming from it. It didn't connect with him that Domeki was actually making food until he entered the kitchen. Watanuki almost wanted to laugh at the idea of Domeki preparing food for HIM, but he brushed it aside.

Domeki served breakfast with little fanfare and without bringing attention to the fact that he had made it. Watanuki ate it, and it wasn't anything special, but it was edible. Technically speaking that was more than he had been expecting.

After they finished eating Domeki broke the silence, "We still have a few hours before lunch. What do you want to do until then?"

Watanuki, at the mere mention of lunch turned red, but answered, "I'd like to change into some regular clothes. Why don't I go to Yuko's ahead and then you can meet me there when you're ready to go?"

Domeki nodded in agreement.

"On second thought, meet me outside the store. The last thing I need is Yuko giving me looks.", Watanuki reconsidered.

Again Domeki nodded. Watanuki got up and walked out to the entrance to the temple with Domeki in tow. He looked at Domeki and tried to say something, anything. But found he could not. He started to leave, but it took him less than three seconds his steps weren't taking him anywhere. He looked back and saw that Domeki was grabbing the back of his shirt.

"Domeki? What-", Watanuki got out before he was cut off.

Domeki grabbed him and pulled him into a tight hug. He held onto Watanuki for far longer than what could be considered "friendly". Watanuki didn't struggle, and even returned it, until the length of the hug began to get a little ridiculous. He started to squirm and Domeki released him. Watanuki still couldn't come up with anything to say, so he gave Domeki a slight nod and went on his way.

The walk to the story was a great opportunity for Watanuki to attempt to reduce the blush on his face. He and Domeki hadn't even been out on one date and things were already changing between them, he could feel it and he was pretty sure Domeki could too. Lost in thought, the walk to Yuko's seemed shorter than usual. In no time Watanuki was inside the store and looking for his employer.

He found her sprawled out on the couch. As usual.

"Oh, Watanuki! I thought you might be dropping by about this time! So, spill! What happened at Domeki's?", Yuko demanded.

The one thing he didn't want was for Yuko to find out what had happened so he lied. He even managed to look confused, as if he didn't know why she was asking, and vaguely disappointed, as if he had wanted something to happen, but it didn't. He figured Yuko would put the pieces and jump to the wrong conclusion. That is, that nothing had happened between the two, but that deep down, he wanted it to.

"Nothing happened.", Watanuki lied, using all of his acting skills.

Yuko looked mildly impressed, "If I was anyone else, that lie would have totally worked! I'm amazed at your ability to keep certain things hidden, Watanuki. That said, I am me, and I DO know what happened. Nice try."

Watanuki sighed and prepared for Yuko to jab at him for accepting a date invitation from Domeki, but no such jabs came. In fact, Yuko seemed genuinely happy about the whole situation. She probably had foreseen and been waiting for this since she had met him. Watanuki got dressed in a simple bright yellow shirt and blue jeans. To kill time, he did his normal jobs around the store. He even cooked a simple meal that Yuko could heat while he was gone. At 11:30 he went outside to wait for Domeki, not wanting to be late.

Domeki was already waiting for him. He was evidently as anxious about the whole thing as Watanuki. Or maybe he was eager. As always, it was impossible to read Domeki.

"Ready to go?", Domeki asked.

Watanuki nodded and the pair started walking towards the town.

"You look nice.", Domeki complimented, looking straight ahead.

Watanuki opened his mouth in shock. He, of course, turned crimson.

"Th-Thanks…"

Desperately wanting to talk about anything else, Watanuki shifted the conversation, "So, I think we both slept for six hours, why don't we have our powers?"

Domeki considered this.

"I think we have them, but just don't know how to use them. After all the witch said they'd be active not easily accessible. After all they could be just about anything."

"I see, that makes sense." Watanuki agreed, "If you're right, I'm sure we'll be able to use them if we really need to, otherwise what would the point be?"

After that, the conversation drifted to safe topics, such as school and Domeki's archery meets. Watanuki made a conscious effort to not get mad at Domeki over everything and soon found that he was enjoying himself. In fact, the two of them were acting like normal friends.

'We might be acting like friends, but we're on a date!', Watanuki lamented internally.

When they finally arrived downtown, Domeki took the lead. He apparently had a place in mind. He led them to the same café that they'd tried to meet Himawari at yesterday. The Same As It Never Was Café. Needless to say, Watanuki was a bit surprised.

"Domeki, why are we here again?", Watanuki questioned.

"Beyond merely serving good coffee, I've heard this place is also pretty good for lunch.", Domeki explained, "Plus, I figured you'd be more comfortable in a place you'd been before."

Watanuki turned red yet again. With the alarming frequency this was happening a person could assume that he was developing a fever. The duo sat down at a table towards the back, giving themselves plenty of privacy. A waiter came to their table and took their drink orders. Black coffee for Domeki and a white hot chocolate for Watanuki.

"Calm down. I'm not going to do anything, especially here.", Domeki commented, noticing Watanuki's tension.

Watanuki flinched at being found out, "It's not that, exactly. It's just tough to get used to the idea. I mean just two days ago I could have sworn I disliked you, and now everything seems to be changing. Give me some time to accept the fact that we're dating, okay?"

Watanuki flashed him a rare smile and Domeki had no choice but to agree. Domeki immediately looked away and Watanuki relished in having the upper hand for once. The server came back with their drinks and took their food orders. The pair coincidentally wanted the same club sandwich. The waiter laughed quite heartily. Not only was Watanuki embarrassed, he also sensed something familiar about the laugh. Either way, both of the teens turned and paid close attention to the waiter for the first time.

It was Akira, of course.

"My my, don't you two look cozy! You didn't even notice me! On a date?", Akira teased.

Both of the other two refused to answer, which was more than enough proof for Akira to come to his own conclusion.

"Well, I wouldn't want to encroach on your FIRST date, so I'll request a change of waiters. Stop by anytime!", Akira called cheerily as he walked away.

He left and Watanuki whispered to Domeki conspiratorially, "Since when did Akira…?"

"I have no idea.", Domeki whispered.

Any atmosphere between them was completely ruined so they simply tried to eat as quickly as possible and leave. The bill came and there was a minor disturbance when Watanuki tried to insist that he pay for his share, but Domeki was having none of that. As they left Akira caught their eyes and waved goodbye vigorously. Domeki merely glanced back, while Watanuki gave a weak smile and waved back.

'Well that was awkward.', Watanuki thought.

Watanuki was about to try the whole "conversation" thing again, but before he could a little boy bumped into him. Without stopping to apologize the boy ran ahead. Not Watanuki would have noticed if he had, because when the little boy bumped into him, he stopped seeing the world in front of him.

Suddenly he could see them. Black and white flashes of images. The boy running. Into the street. Car screech. No time to dodge. A new spirit is born.

Domeki was looking concerned at his date's behavior.

Watanuki looked up, at Domeki with tears in his eyes, "Domeki, you have to stop that boy! I saw it, he runs into the street, gets hit by a car, and dies."

Domeki didn't question, he didn't even hesitate. He just ran. He ran straight at the boy, trying to stop him or even slow him down just a bit. But Watanuki could see that Domeki wasn't going to make it. The boy had had too much of a head start. Or did he?

Domeki suddenly started to speed up. He was running far faster than Watanuki had ever seen him run before. The boy reached the street and Domeki seemed to run faster than humanly possible. Watanuki saw the car and for a horrific moment he thought both the boy got hit, but no, Domeki managed to pull him back just in time.

Domeki set the boy down, who seemed too confused to process what had almost happened to him. Domeki started looking around for Watanuki. He seemed distressed when he couldn't find him.

"Domeki! Over here!", Watanuki shouted from more than halfway across the block.

Domeki looked over and confusion flashed across his face. He ran back over to Watanuki, at a more normal pace this time.

"What just happened?", Watanuki asked.

"Well," Domeki started, "You just foresaw the future and I think I just ran at superhuman speeds."

'I guess that explains what our powers are.' Watanuki mused, though he was still in shock.

"Should we head back to the store?", Domeki suggested.

"What? No.", Watanuki argued, "I can see into the future and you can run really fast. We don't need Yuko to tell us that. Besides I want to finish our date."

Watanuki put his hand over his mouth. He hadn't meant to say that! Domeki, however, just smiled and began walking in the direction that he had just run from, expecting Watanuki to follow.

Of course, he did.

A/N- The beginning scene is probably the most comedy this story will include at one time, so enjoy it while it lasts! I feel like I'm not so good at the funny stuff. Ooooh, they got their powers! Watanuki's was easy, but it was tough to decide on Domeki's. These powers still have some explaining left, so don't go thinking I've told you everything! I'm sorry again for the wait, I'll try to be quicker in the future.

EchizenRyomaLover- Thanks, frankly I knew the two of them would get wish cred but wasn't quite sure what it should be. This should extend the story nicely!

Watanuki's always blurting out stuff he doesn't mean, but that's part of why we love him! That's pretty much gonna be Akira's role from now on, meaning reduced appearances, but whatevs. Akira has good intuition because it's his power. Or something like that. =)

I feel like if Domeki has something to say he's going to say it. He also won't sugarcoat it.

James Birdsong- Thank you! I used one of your ideas for a chapter title, if you didn't notice already.

fox- He took him to the same place as yesterday. Guess I ran out of creativity. -_- Sorry, but the Tsubasa gang is pretty much out of the picture. I don't have any plans to include them.

Eilonwyn- Yeah I felt like the story had a few more interesting things to say. Ha ha, Akira's great for that sort of thing. I hope you like the direction it's taken so far!

George2Bob1- Thanks. I hope you liked this.