-CHAPTER 11-

I still don't know how the story's gonna end (or if) but at least I've resumed it. Sorry for the long wait!

I'm not good at writing lemon, so if you expected more details.. sorry! There is a slight into of it in this

chapter too, but still very very mild.

Yamato slowly put his clothes on, still wearing Mimi's white t-shirt as his was nowhere to be seen, looking around as Mimi stretched out and did the same. The silence wasn't awkward, mostly because of the post-haze sex, they were both tired but contented.

-I'll take your shirt as a hostage, so you'll return mine- Mimi smiled devilishly, as she escorted Yamato at the front door.

The blonde boy snorted, shaking his head -Sure- he picked up his two helmets.

-See you around- she simply waved off. He stood on the doorstep, unsure for a second, before bending down a little and kissing her on the lips. He gave her a playful wink -See you soon Mimi-

He soon reached home, thankfully empty and, before even changing clothes or showering, he made himself a sandwich. That bowl of cereal at 11 in the morning did nothing for his stomach, after all. As he chew on the bread, his mind went everywhere. He couldn't hold onto a single thought, as confused and overexcited as he was. Sloppily, he collapsed on the couch and before he knew it, fell asleep.

The doorbell woke him up and again Yamato wondered where he was and what had happened. Upon realizing, and noticing the sun was going down, he stumbled to the door -Who is it-

-Yo!- a head full of brown hair popped up and a smiling Taichi welcomed himself in, ignoring his friend's annoying tone.

It took Yamato a minute to catch up -Taichi? What are you doing here?-

-Well, school's over. I wanted to see what kept you from coming- he looked around, and failing to find anything worth his interest, placed his gaze on him again.

-Oh that.. I just felt like sleeping in..- he lied, smooth as he could be.

He took two cans of juice from the fridge and threw one to the other boy, sitting down next to him on the carpet below the infamous couch.

-Uh?- Taichi furrowed his brows, sniffing the air around -Is it you? Do you smell of strawberries?- he said as he got closer to his blonde friend.

-Lay off Taichi- Yamato gently pushed him away, annoyed.

Taichi laughed, clasping his stomach -I never took you for a strawberries kind of shampoo-

-Ah-ah very funny- Yamato rolled his eyes, hiding the hint of a smile on his lips -So, what do you want?-

-Warm as usual- Taichi clicked his tongue -Anyway..- he mumbled and started playing around with his hands.

The blonde boy eyed him skeptically -What is it?-

-..Umm...-

-So?- Yamato never was a very patient guy and seeing his friend flinching already made him nervous. -Spill it-

-Alright.. I..- he took a sip of the orange juice -I want to confess to Sora!- he blurted out, eyes serious.

A minute passed in silence, Yamato looking at him with a blank expression on his face -And? What's that got to do with me? - the blonde snorted.

-I just wanted to check if it's cool with you-

-Do whatever you want- Yamato sighed.

-You know, after our last fight..- he seemed shy all of sudden, Taichi, the loudest and bravest guy of the whole Tokyo.

-That was in the past, things are different now. I won't be mad if you two date or whatever. Just go for it- and he really believed what he said. But to think Taichi came all that way just to have his blessing surely was crazy.

The brown haired boy gave him the brightest smile ever and hugged him -Really? Thanks man!-

Finally Yamato had time to think and revive the morning he spent with Mimi. It was absolutely amazing. Anything and nothing like he'd imagined. Just thinking about her gave him an insane rush of blood to his nether regions.

He went to take a shower, to clear his head and shake off a little bit of the leftover tension. Too bad he was kind of starting to dig the strawberry shampoo.

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At school, next day, Mimi was absent-minded and in her own world. She couldn't stop thinking about Yamato and the amazing time they had.

She gave in. After months of resisting his charms, she didn't even feel guilty. Mimi felt so overwhelmed by all her feelings that her usual guilt was buried under them. And now what? She was feeling so awkward, after seeing and experiencing Yamato like that.. she felt shy all of sudden. She kept sighing so much during class, her friends asked if she was sick.

At lunch she received a text from him, it made her literally jump -Corridor next to your class- was what it said.

Mimi blushed and, after she went, found him resting on the wall under the stairs with his hands in the pockets.

-What?- she asked him, her brows furrowed in an attempt to hide her embarrassment.

-Just because- he shrugged.

-This is weird- she sighed, still unable to look at him properly.

-Yeah- he took her by the hand and pulled her onto him -It is- he continued, now looking straight into her eyes.

A pink blush formed on Mimi's cheeks again, she bit her lower lip, unable to keep her feelings in place.

He put his hands on her hips and pulled her closer. Mimi gasped, too conscious of their whereabouts, despite being well hidden from everyone.

-Don't do this to me- she muttered, trying to evade him, to no avail.

-Do what?- he teased, moving his hands lower and lower.

-No..ah..- she scolded, as she felt his hands going under her skirt and touching the surface of her panties. He gently rubbed his fingers on her sensitive spot, a devious grin on his face, as she tried everything she could to not make any sound.

Mimi had now pasted her body completely against his, gasping, with her head resting on his shoulder as she was feeling him playing with her and her panties become more and more moist by the minute.

-Ahh- she let another small moan escape and feeling a new wave of pleasure coming, aware of the danger of someone hearing her, decided to muffle her voice by suddenly biting into Yamato's shoulder.

-Oww!- he protested but did not move, supporting her body as she felt her strength going away.

-You're not fair!- she threw little punches on his chest, embarrassed.

-Who said I ever was?- he smirked, pleased with himself.

-Jeez..we're in school- she pouted.

At the moment the bell, announcing the end of lunch, rang and put a stop to their rendez-vous. Mimi woke up from her reverie and looked into the deep blue eyes of the boy just a few cm in front of her. -I have to go- she freed herself from his hold and gave him a kiss, before running away.

Yamato stood there a little longer, brushing a finger to his lips and diving in the lingering feeling of that last kiss. They still hadn't talk about what happened the night before but that was fine, for now, they were just living in the moment.

As he had gym next, the boy begrudgingly walked to the changing room, all the other students were already there, including Taichi.

-Hey man, where do you always disappear to? Hurry up or the teacher will scold you again- he said as he fought to get into his t-shirt.

Yamato chuckled -Your hair is in the way- he commented looking at his friend, then proceeded to change. As he was about to put his gym t-shirt on he noticed a bite mark on his shoulder and smiled to himself 'Damn, she's a beast'.

-Woa, what's that?- Taichi got closer as he noticed that mark too -Don't tell me.. - he smirked, nudged him in the stomach -A woman did that?-

The blonde rolled his eyes and covered it up as soon as he could -Would you mind your own business for once?-

Taking that as a yes, Taichi almost yelled -So you're seeing someone!-

Yamato weighted his answer -Kind of.-

-Wooah, serious dude? That's great- he smacked his back -So.. is she hot?-

Yamato groaned -Don't pry Taichi, you know I won't tell you-

-Awww- he put on his sad puppy eyes -What's wrong with sharing some details? Come ooon!- he kept following him in the gym, annoying the hell out of him.

Mimi on the other hand found herself in the bathroom, trying to clean up her panties under the sink. Luckily they were all in class for self-study and she was alone.

-Damn him, I don't even have a change- she muttered, with an angry blush on her face. He dared to do that at school! She had to make him pay!

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A week went by, things kept on that pace. They met and make out everyday at school, texted and sometimes meet at some club with their common friends. Nothing too ground-breaking but it was still new and neither of them felt the need to put a name on their relationship, or lack of it.

-Meet me after school- another text from Yamato came and Mimi wondered what was up. She waited up until everybody went home or to their respective clubs, then decided it was the right time to go and find him.

He was waiting for her near the parking lot, resting on the wall of an unused storehouse, far from nosey eyes.

-Hey. What is it?- Mimi approached him, he was smoking but as he saw her he tossed aside his cigarette.

-Nothing, just wanted to give you back the t-shirts you lent me- he shrugged.

-Oh, finally!- Mimi clapped her hands, then looked at him questioningly -And where are they?- she asked, seeing him empty-handed.

-At my house-

Mimi arched her eyebrows -Really smooth Ishida- not impressed at all.

-Well, I don't know if I'd remember otherwise- a sly gaze appearing on his face as he threw an helmet to her.

-Alright, since you're such a gentleman- she rolled her eyes but was smiling. She put on the helmet, as he did, and they both went off.

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Their second time was much slower, they took their time to get to know each other's body and pleasure them. Again, they didn't talk about the elephant in the room, as in feelings.

-Hey.. can I take a shower?- Mimi pulled up the sheets to cover herself, a slight blush still on her cheeks.

Yamato nodded -There are spare towels under the sink-

Mimi picked up Yamato t-shirt from the floor and wore it to cover herself, a wicked smile on her face as she strutted away.

-Damn- was all he could say seeing her from behind.

He stayed in bed for some more minutes, before dressing up and heading to the kitchen. Sex always made him super hungry. It was then that he heard the familiar noise of key rummaging and stopped in his track. Crap.

-Nii-san? -

Takeru popped out, smiling, still in his uniform. -Hey, did you see my text?-

Yamato snapped back -Huh..? No.. what's up?- still trying to think how to get out of that situation.

Takeru sighed, but then, it was nothing new -You know, dinner tonight. Together- he pointed out.

-Ohh... right- Damn, he forgot he had plans with him and time went by so fast.. -Sorry, can you give me a minute? Now is not the right time..- he scratched his chin, trying to come up with some colorful lie.

But Takeru was no fool and picked up what he meant fast -Oh...- noticing now his disheveled appearance and the shower noise. -I didn't notice, sorry, I'll go order some food and come back later- he added, not making a big deal out of it. He was that chill.

-Okay- Yamato was sighing in relief but as Takeru was taking off the bathroom door opened and Mimi came out of it, dressed in her clothes, with damp hair, right in front of them.

-Shit- Yamato covered his eyes and cursed.

Mimi's eyes went wide and she held a shriek -Takeru-kun..!-

-Mimi-san?- Takeru turned back to look at his brother questioningly.

-Oh my god- Mimi covered her mouth in disbelief.

-Ah..no, don't worry- Takeru smiled awkwardly and turned his face away -I'm..gonna take a walk, nii-san text me later-

Mimi looked over to Yamato, tense and worried -Now what?- she asked.

-It's Takeru, he won't tell anyone, you can be sure of that-

-You're right but..- she looked down, twisting her fingers nervously -.. I didn't want anyone to find out.. yet..-

He grimaced, of course she didn't and he agreed -Yeah..and I've got Taichi on my back too-

-Oh no- Mimi's eyes went wide -That can't happen, not before I tell Sora- she panicked -Yamato.. what are we doing?-

And there it came. THE question.

-We're.. enjoying each other's company, I guess- he closed their space and put his arms around her, to comfort her.

Mimi looked up, meeting his eyes -So, are we calling this a 'thing'?- she made a face.

-Yeah, a thing is fine- he smirked and pinched her cheeks -Or we can call it 'You can't get enough of me' too-

Mimi slightly hit him, half smiling half faking-shock -Excuse me, it's quite the opposite. You're the one who can't keep your hands to himself-

Yamato grinned -Is it like that?- as he proceeded to squeeze her ass from behind, while still hugging her.

-Yeah, I'd say- she smiled and kissed him. They made out for a couple of minutes before breaking it off slowly. -I'd better get going, Takeru has been waiting who knows where-

-Ok- he let her go begrudgingly, cursing his brother's awful timing.

-I'll try to talk to Sora..- she grimaced and muttered -It's gonna be ugly-

-Mimi..- he held her hand and forced her to turn and look at him -I don't really care what anybody's think about this..us.. whatever we are. -

-Yamato, promise me one thing..- Mimi's eyes were a bit watery as she said it -That we'll be friends no matter what, even if it doesn't work for us, that we'll tell each other the ugly truth comes hell or high water-

Yamato smiled, relieved for some reason, they were so alike but so different at the same time -Ok, I promise-

To be continued...