Okay, I'm finally back with another chapter! :D Sorry for the wait but I've been really busy! Anyway, here's chapter eleven! :D

Hisagi's POV

As I started placing some of my unpacked clothes in the dresser drawers, I continued to tune out Ryō. As soon as we stepped into our room she started screaming at me about our relationship and my behavior with that girl. I didn't respond to most of her questions but as much as I tried to ignore her, I felt my anger rising. My hands reached out to open a drawer but she pushed my arm back and stepped in front of me.

"Listen to me, Hisagi!" She narrowed her eyes and glued her hands to her hips. "I thought you really cared about me. You're the one who invited me here, remember that?" A sigh escaped my mouth and her eyebrows turned down in a frustrated glare. I knew that if I wanted to salvage this "relationship" I'd have to reassure her that Michiru was just an old friend but did I really want that? I didn't have time to make a choice, she was getting impatient so I finally joined in the conversation.

"Look, I know. Just calm down, she's a friend, okay?"

"No, it's not okay! She's not a friend, that's pretty obvious. I don't want you to see her, Hisagi."

"What? Are you kidding me?" I couldn't believe her ridiculous demand but my mind was made up. "I'm going and if you can't handle that then you should just leave." Ryō's jaw dropped and her expression shifted.

"I don't want to leave, Hisagi. I really like you but if you're not serious about me then I will leave." Her eyes grew moist and she looked honestly upset. I couldn't help feeling guilty, I was supposed to be giving her a chance and I was really screwing it up.

"I don't want you to leave either. I just need you to trust me, this lunch means a lot to me. I'm going, okay? Just stop spazzing out." As I spoke the last words, she launched forward and wrapped her arms tightly around my waist.

"I'm sorry, I just...don't like that girl." After holding back another sigh, I hugged her back and leaned my weight back against the wall. I had a thousand things to say in response to that but decided to keep my mouth shut.

When she finally let me go and left to talk with Mina, I was able to get the rest of my clothes put away. Afterwards I got dressed for dinner and my mind began wandering off to thoughts of Michiru. I wasn't sure what I was going to do about her or what I could do about her. I still loved her, I wasn't going to deny it, but she was getting married. Besides, she probably didn't care about me anymore. Just focus on Ryō, you can still be friends with Michiru. I sighed at my own thoughts, that wasn't what I wanted but I had no other choice.

Michiru's POV

After the long walk home, I layed down in my bed and took an hour long nap. When I woke up, I found Tadashi sitting by the window reading a book. He turned his head to me as soon as I sat up and I had to hold back a sigh. His face lit up and he made his way closer to my bed but not sitting. He pushed some hair out of my face before speaking.

"Have a nice nap?" I simply nodded in response and he continued. "Why were you so tired? I mean you never sleep in the middle of the day."

"I went into town with Ichigo and Rukia and ended up walking home." I rubbed my eyes tiredly with my fist and stared out the window.

"Why's that?" His voice took on a concerned tone.

"I was ready to leave without them, so I walked home."

"You could've called me, I would've picked you up."

"It's fine, Tadashi. It didn't kill me to get some excercise but thanks." He nodded and his hand rested against the side of my head.

"Alright." He smiled down at me and I felt my throat tighten with guilt. Why did he have to care about me so much? "So how was your day?"

"It was fine. I just went out for coffee with Ichigo and Rukia." I grabbed his wrist and slightly pulled his hand away. His fingers slid between mine and I had to force myself not to pull away. "Tadashi, why don't you sit down." He immediately shook his head.

"No, I'm fine." I couldn't help but sigh. He frowned slightly before speaking. "I'm sorry, I just wouldn't feel comfortable sitting on your bed."

"Well, you don't need to stand."

"Let's go sit by the window." A smile creeped up on his face and he tugged on my arm, pulling me from the bed. He carefully pulled me over to the window and I took a seat on the built in bench. He sat down next to me with practically no distance between us. His arm rested around my shoulders and he pulled me closer.

"Oh yeah, I wanted to tell you that sometime this week I'm going to be having lunch with an old friend from highschool. I'm not sure when but I might not be able to make lunch with you on Friday if that's the only day he can do it." I tilted my head towards him and saw his face eyebrows furrow.

"Okay, where are you going?"

"I don't know."

"When?"

"I told you Tadashi, we're not sure. He's only here for a week and he doesn't know when he'll have the time. He's going to call me sometime and let me know." His arm tensed around me slightly but he merely nodded without asking anymore questions. In the silence, I felt fatigue spread through my body and my eyes slid shut.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, just tired." I felt his head rest against mine before he nodded. We sat there in silence and in no time I was asleep, trying to escape poor Tadashi.

Hisgai's POV

While laying in bed, I continued to pull out the sheet of paper containing Michiru's phone number. Ryō was laying next to me, sleeping, and I knew if I called I'd wake her up which was something I really didn't want to do. I decided that the number had to be her cell phone and tried texting the number after pulling my phone out of my pocket.

Hey, Michiru, I asked Mina about our schedule. Friday seems to be the best time. Are we still on?

After hitting send, I had nothing to do but wait. After ten minutes went by, I was possitive she wasn't going to answer. I sat my phone on the bedside table and stared at the ceiling, trying to focus on something besides Michiru. Ryō shifted next to me and grabbed my arm, she mumbled something in her sleep and I decided to go to bed. Michiru wasn't going to text me back, I'd have to wait to to talk to her later. As soon as I reached over to turn off the lamp, my phone went off, vibrating on the side table. I picked it up and saw her familiar number pop up on the screen. I couldn't help but smile as I opened the message.

Michiru's POV

As soon as Tadashi picked me up to lay me in bed, I stirred. My eyes slid open slightly but I felt myself begin to slip back into unconciousness. Tadashi's hands pulled the blanket out from under me before covering me up. He pusehd my hair away from my face again and kissed me on the forehead. As he made his way to the door, a familiar ring sounded from the opposite corner of the room. My phone was going off in my purse causing me to sit up.

"I'll get it." Tadashi smiled over at me and grabbed my bag. He dug through it quickly and pulled out my cell phone. Instead of answering, he handed it over. "It's a text message."

"Oh, thanks." Before opening it, I rubbed my eyes tiredly. Finally I opened the message and realized it was from Hisagi. I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I read. My thumbs went to work replying but I noticed Tadashi watching me suspiciouslly. I glanced up at him and decided to explain. "Hisagi can only make it Friday, so we'll have to reschedule our lunch." He nodded and leaned back against the wall as I attempted to finish my message.

"Why don't I just go with you, Michiru? That way we don't have to cancel our lunch." That got my attention.

"We'll just reschedule, okay?" I tried to sound patient but it wasn't easy. His face fell slightly but I continued speaking before he could say anything. "He's just a really good friend, there's no need for you to go."

"Oh, okay. So where are you going?"

"I don't know, I haven't answered him yet." My attention turned back to the phone and I finished my response.

Hi, Sagi! :) Friday's good, where'd you wanna go?

"There, I just asked him. Happy?" I smiled up at him and got a grin back in return. He nodded slightly. "Don't you have dinner with your dad and a few of his business partners tonight? You better be going, don't want to be late. I'll find out everything about Friday and we'll reschedule our lunch, 'kay?"

"Alright, bye Michiru." He walked up to the bed again and leaned over to kiss me on the cheek. "Love you." My chest tightened but I forced myself to respond.

"Bye, Tadashi." After another kiss to my lips he grabbed his book he had been reading and left. As soon as the door closed, my phone went off again. I immediately changed my cell to vibrate and opened the text.

Sagi? God, I can't believe you remember that. You can choose, you'd know what's good.

I felt the grin on my face widen and I began thinking over my options. I wasn't sure where to go or what kind of food he'd rather have. After deciding on a restuarant, my thumbs began running over the key board of my phone.

Ha! How could I forget? Well, there's a really nice place a few streets over from the coffee shop we were at today. Sound good?

After sending the message I layed back in bed and pulled the blanket closer. I firmly held my phone in my hand, waiting for the next message. As I waited, I glanced around the room noticing how empty it was as the walls reflected a dark purple glow on the floor. The sun was lowering in the sky and its last lights were filling my room, clashing with the violet color. The phone vibrated again and I picked the phone up.

Sounds great. Is 2:30 okay?

My smile widened as I answered. I felt my old feelings bubbling to the surface, butterflies danced around in my stomach. My feelings for Hisagi never left, I was still in love with him and that scared me to no end.

Yup, it's fine. :D

His response came almost immediately.

Good, I'll see you there. I'm really glad you didn't reject me. :]

My chest tightened again and I hesitated before answering. As much as I wanted to just spend a great lunch with Hisagi, I knew that I had to keep my feelings for him hidden. He was with Ryō, he was in a serious relationship. This was just a lunch between friends and I had to realize that.

Why would I? I'd have lunch with anyone over my fiancé.

Again his answering text came in less than a minute.

You sound so excited to be getting married. Haha.

I felt resentment and anger float to the surface of my mind. Those feelings have definitely grown stronger while being contained for the last few days.

You have no idea. I feel really bad for this guy but he might as well be my annoying brother. :(

My eyes drifted to the door and I noticed the lighter atmosphere of my room now that Tadashi was gone.

Ouch. Does he know that you feel that way?

My thumbs went to work anwering the text message.

Nope, he's clueless. You'd think he would catch on but he doesn't. Well, I've gotta get some sleep. Good night Hisagi. :)

After a few minutes he finally texted me back, which I read immediately.

Alright, I'll see you Friday. G'night, try not to dream about me. :]

I hadn't planned on answering but I couldn't resist.

I'll try, I just don't know if I'll ever be able to stop it from happening. Have I ever told you that you're really cocky?

In my mind, I could just hear his laughter and felt a warm sensation spread over my face. I don't think I ever missed him more than I did at that moment.

No but that is one of my better traits. You know it's why you fell for me way back when. Now get some sleep Ogawa.

That warm feeling spread from my face throughout my entire body and as I layed my phone on the night table. I pulled the blanket closer and felt a comforting breeze from the open window. The soft sound of a wind chime outside my window lulled me to sleep while my thoughts stayed on Hisagi and that warm sensation settled in for the night, resting in my chest.

Hisagi's POV

I woke up Friday morning excited and nervous for my lunch with Michiru. When I sat up in bed, Ryō turned to me and grinned. Her hair was straight and sleek looking. She hardly looked like she just woke up, the only indication of sleep was the slightly smeared make up she was wearing.

"Morning, Hisa." She started calling me by that ridiculous nickname after our arguement over Michiru. "Sleep well?"

"Yup." I rubbed my eyes tiredly and stretched my arms out over my head.

"Good," she said as she planted a kiss on my cheek. I stood and turned towards her. My hand stretched out and I ruffled her hair.

"Do you always wake up looking ready for the day?" A smile spread over my face as I spoke. She laughed and her hand absently went to her hair.

"Are you kidding me, I always wake up loooking like a mess. My hair's so flat and greasy and my makeup is probably all over my face."

"It really isn't. You look great for just waking up." Her smile widened and she reached for my hand.

"Why, thank you." I gave her hand a slight squeeze and pulled away. It was already going on one, we'd slept in extra late, so I had to start getting ready. I headed off to take a shower and grabbed everything I would need. My shower took a few minutes and after dressed I headed to the kitchen to get some coffee.

After getting a quick cup of coffe, I grabbed the keys to Mina's car and headed towards the door. Ryō caught up with me at the door and gave me one last departing hug. I was ready for a lecture and sure enough, I got a shortened version of our arguement.

"Look, I trust you, I really do. I just don't want you to go have lunch with this girl and forget me." I sighed and pulled away from her. She glared up at me and put her hands on her hips. "I'm serious, Mina told me that you two were really into each other in high school but you have to realize that she's getting married and you're dating me. Okay?"

"Yeah, I get it. Goodbye." Without giving her the chance to say anything else, I opened the door and bounded towards the car. Michiru had given me the name of the restuarant earlier and the address. I knew where I was going and headed out of the driveway towards my destination. After a fifteen minute drive, I was pulling into the parking lot. As soon as I stepped out of the car, I saw Michiru locking a car door. She turned towards the building and her eyes instantly flashed towards me. She smiled and made her way over in front of me.

"Hey," she said as she beamed up at me. I thought being able to communicate with her was great but seeing her again in person was so much better.

"Hi." We headed into the restaurant and I took the chance to look her over. She was wearing a medium length skirt covered in blue floral designs. Over that she donned a blue dress shirt and around her neck hung a long chained necklace with a metal key reaching her stomach. When we reached a table, I pulled out her chair before taking my own. She smiled and thanked me before scooting closer to the table. She sat a menu in front of herself and flipped it open, her eyes skimming over the choices. After a minute, her gaze returned to me, her mind made up. Her smile widened before she spoke.

"Aren't you going to look at your menu?" Her eyebrows rose slightly, her face amused.

"Uh, yeah." I smiled back at her before reaching over and placing a finger on a random item on the menu. "I'll have that." She laughed and looked down at my choice.

"A small bowl of rice?" My head nodded as she slightly pushed my hand away. "No you're not, that'll never fill you up. Pick something else." She still had a grin on her face but her words were serious.

"Wow, you got bossy." She laughed as I glanced over the menu, quickly choosing my food. "There, I'll be having some miso soup, happy?"

"Yup." She continued to smile before glancing down at the table. Her hands were fiddling with the table cloth.

"So, how did your fiancé react when he found out you were having lunch with me?" Her eyes slid back to mine before she spoke.

"He quietly freaked out. He didn't really say anything but I could tell he was paranoid about it. He's been asking me all week where we were going, what time, when I'd be home. It was pretty annoying." Now her face was neutral, her mouth set in a straight line. I couldn't keep my eyebrows from furrowing.

"You're really unhappy." My statement must have caught her of guard because her eyes widened slightly. She nodded and I thought she wasn't going to say anthing in response. After a moment of silence her mouth opened.

"Yeah, pretty much." More concern flooded my face and I noticed the corners of her mouth raise slightly. "I'm fine, Hisagi."

"Being unhappy is not fine." The sharpness in my tone shocked me. Michiru stared up at me, speechless. She simply shrugged and turned her gaze to the window on our right. Without really thinking it through, I reached over and grabbed her hand. Her eyes again widened but she didn't pull away. She turned back to glance up at me before slighlty squeezing my hand. "Have you tried to figure a way out of this?"

"Of course I have, I can't just say no. They've filled out forms and because I'm not eighteen, I can't back out." She shook her head before continuing. "Can we please talk about something else." A quiet sigh escaped my mouth and I nodded.

"Yeah, of course, but I really want to come back to that." She laughed quietly.

"Fine." The waiter came up to our table and took our orders. They brought us tea and left for our food. Michiru turned back to me and gave me a small grin. "So, how'd you meet Ryō?"

"She went to our high school." Her eyebrows furrowed.

"Really?" I nodded and conitnued.

"Yeah, she ended up in one of my college classes and one day she asked me to lunch, so..." I trailed off, shrugging dismissively.

"How long have you two been together?"

"Only like a little over a week."

"That's all?"

"Yup, this is the first 'serious' thing we've done together. It's probably the first 'serious' thing I've done since high school." I laughed at my own words but she didn't look amused.

"What do you mean?" A smile spread over my face.

"That I haven't really had a serious relationship since you left." Her eyebrows rose in shock.

"What? Are you kidding? Why not?" Again a laugh bubbled up from my throat.

"Because, I didn't want to. I've always really cared about you." Her hand stiffened in mine as I spoke and she was silent. After a short lull in conversation, she spoke.

"That doesn't mean you can't have serious relationships." My shoulders shrugged as a response.

"Maybe I don't want a serious relationship with anyone else." Her hand started slipping out of mine but I slightly tightened my grip. "I'm not implying that we pick up on our relationship, I know you're probably over that, I'm just telling you how I feel." My thumb grazed her ring and my eyes darted down to her hand. "Damn, that's huge." She grimaced as she glanced at the enormous piece of jewelry.

"Yeah, I know." She turned her eyes back to mine. "Hisagi...I-"

"Wait," I cut her off, my gaze shifted to some man who was watching us from a nearby table. "I think someone's...listening to us." Her eyes followed mine and she quickly glanced at the man, her eyebrows furrowed angrily and she turned back to me.

"That's my fiancé." My eyes widened and I felt my hand stiffened around hers.

"What?" As I spoke the man stood and started to approach us. Crap.

Tadashi's POV

As soon as I approached their table, Michiru's friend let go of her hand. My face heated up in anger. I felt my fists clench involuntarily and saw Michiru's cold glare. I wasn't sure why she was mad but the guy sitting across from her looked at her with a concerned gaze, as if she had any right to be angry with me.

"What the hell are you doing?" As I spoke, the waiter approached bringing food. Michiru's eyes breifly went to the food before turning back to me.

"We were having lunch, what are you doing? Why are you here?"

"I was-" She cut me off abruptly.

"Following me?" Her words were accusing and her voice was sharper than I'd heard it before. Was she really turning this on me?

"Yes and I'm glad I did." I was talking through my teeth, my anger slowly rising. I glared down the tall man sitting across from her. "I don't know what she told you but she's engaged so back off."

The guy held his hands up defensively and nodded. "I know, I get it..." He glanced at Michiru before turning back to me.

"Michiru, get up, we're leaving." I tightly grabbed her arm and pulled her to her feet.

"Ow, Tadashi, let me go." She tried to pull away from me but my grip only tightened. It was ironic that she attempted to put distance between us, she didn't seem very uncomfortable with this stranger. "Ow. Let go of me." The guy stood and stepped closer to us, his hand pushed at me angrily.

"Let her go, if she doesn't want to leave, she doesn't have to." He was able to push his way between us and I angrily shoved him, not affecting him much.

"Get away from her, Michiru, come on." I heard her sigh but she finally stepped closer to the exit.

"Hisagi, I'll talk to you later. I'm sorry." Hisagi frowned down at her before nodding.

"Okay, sorry about everything." His words were directed to both of us but it didn't phase me. My glare didn't falter and I tightly gripped Michiru's wrist. Without another look back, I dragged her out of the building, getting her as far away from that man as physically possible.

After getting to her house, I followed her into her room and we had a full out arguement. We screamed at each other for a good fifteen minutes before Mei-Mei knocked on the door to check on us. Once she was in the room Michiru shut up and told me to leave. I was eager to get away from that room, get away from that arguement. I didn't want to fight with the woman I loved, definitely not about some other man. As I stomped down the hall I made a decision to go ask Sayuri about this guy. I politely knocked on her office door and she quickly called me in. When I entered she smiled at me and offered me a seat.

"What can I do for you Tadashi?" After a moments time she noticed my anger and her face fell with concern. "What is it?"

"Who is Hisagi?" Her eyebrows shot up and her eyes glazed over with fury.

"Why are you asking me about that worthless boy?"

"Who is he? Michiru was having an...intimate lunch with him today." Her jaw clenched as she began filling me in on the details of this guy and what he meant to Michiru. With every word her voice gained more and more bitterness. In the middle of her description she said something that left my blood cold.

"She was in love with that piece of garbage."

:) Okay, hope you enjoyed this chapter. It took me days to write it! :D I'm glad that I'm finally done with it. Please review! :P