"I like you."

I blushed at the thought. Maybe I was hearing wrong..?

"I."

"Like."

"You."

Nope, I had no hearing problems. And unfortunately my memory has not been blissfully erased. Maybe I was ...putting it the wrong way. Hmm...what could "I like you" really mean? Another meaning...another meaning...

"Ah! Luka! There you are! I'm sorry I'm late!" My train of thoughts were cut off as Kaito appeared. He was rushing towards me with a grin on his face. "I'm so sorry! I swear I won't do it - "

"Kaito." I stood. "What would you do if I said I like you?"

He froze on the spot. "L-Luka...so sudden..."

I made a disappointed sound. "I don't know...what do the words actually mean?"

Kaito unfroze."Did something happen? Luka - "

I shook my head and felt determined to put this disturbing event behind me and forget all about it. "Ho...never mind...I was just saying..."

"Okay..." Kaito reluctantly accepted my vague reply. "Anyway, I was wondering where you wanted to shop."

"Eh? But don't you shop with Meiko and Miku all the time?" I looked around. "I don't know this place very well."

He shuddered at the thought of Miku and Meiko's shopping trips. "W-welll! We could go the that nice store over there. They have nice clothes and...stuff."

"Really?" I thought for a moment wondering what outfits might be possible. It was a rather...intimate song but what would go good with it? I need some inspiration. "Okay! Then off we go!"

Kaito and I both went to the shop, modeling outfits and having fun. I was busy trying to ignore that nagging incident from earlier and drowned myself in my current events with Kaito. He really reminded me of an older brother...caring, kind and gentle. While my own brother was off in college at the moment, it was a nice change. I was welcome to this warm friendship that we shared. He was such a sweet and kind person. I'm glad that I met you.

"Ah, really?" Kaito smiled.

I gulped realizing too late I had spoken my thoughts aloud. "H-huh? Ah...yeah..."

"I'm glad I met you too," he held my hand. "Luka, I really...this isn't the best time but I really need to tell you I - "

"LUKA-NEESAN!"

I was suddenly enveloped in a tight embrace. Kaito looked at me dumbfounded while I probably mirrored his expression. I was suddenly blocked by a view of blond hair and blue eyes. I froze for a second recognizing Len. Then I realized Would Len fangirl scream my name? Then I was staring into the face of Rin Kagamine. She laughed and smiled wide. I sat up and wobbled slightly as Rin stood. She started rapidly asking me question that didn't really require an answer and chatted as well as giggled occasionally. I gave Kaito a What do I do? look and sighed. Kaito chuckled and scratched his head. I smiled politely at Rin as she chatted on.

"I didn't really believe it! You're actually here! In. The. Flesh." Rin practically bubbled happiness. "OH. EM. GEE. Luka, I can't believe you're here in the same mall that I shop at! even the same store! Oh god, I really really really am so honorably honored to be in your presence! You're so amazing! All my classmates love you! We love you so much Luka-neesan! Can I call you that? It would be so cool if I could! Can I really? Jeez, I don't know...is it too much? Maybe I should try a different one...um, Luka-san...or maybe L-Luka!" Rin blushed. "Too forward, right? I'll come up with something else but for now I'll call you neechan okay Luka-neechan?"

"Sure Rin," I nodded in response to her last question. It was the only part I really heard anyway.

"Ahh~! You called me Rin!" She squealed in delight. "I'm totally allowing you to do that since I'm your number one fan! I have to tell everyone else! It'll make them sooo jealous!"

"You do that," I edged away slightly disturbed.

"Luka-neesan, I have to go 'cause my brother's being a booger." Rin pouted and glared at her phone. "I apologize for leaving my dear idol...aha!"

I jumped as she suddenly perked up and looked at me like a hungry tiger.

"I shall call you Idol-san!" Rin jumped in little circles. "Yes! Is that okay? I really wish to call you that!"

"A-ah, sure." You know that sweat-drop-smile thing you usually see in mangas? Well, I was doing that right now.

"Sayonara, Idol-san!" Rin waved to me and quickly bounded out of the store.

"Bye-bye..." I stared after her for a moment. Then I recalled what Kaito was saying earlier. I took a deep breath and looked at him to go on. "What were you saying?"

Kaito raised his eyebrows. "W-what? It was nothing. I just wondered what you wanted to do after this."

"Let's just go eat something," I looked around. Something caught my eye. "Hey! I've got THE best outfit idea ever!"

"You do?"

I pulled him by his hand to the display in the window. I pointed to them happy to have a distraction. Kaito looked at them with surprise but smiled and wholeheartedly agreed with me. We soon bought the clothes and continued the rest of the day, walking around the mall. I didn't even give that Len Kagamine another thought.

"Luka," Kaito said after the fifth randomly picked store. "I want to ask you something."

"Go ahead," I smiled and continued sucking the lollipop he bought from the candy shop.

Kaito looked into my eyes with a determined expression. "I really want to tell you something and i-it's really important. Well, to me it is but to you it might not be."

"Uh-huh."

"So I just want to say it." He took a deep breath. "Luka, I really like yo - "

"Kaito! What a coincidence!" Miku laughed and appeared out of nowhere.

" - your hair." He finished. Was it my imagination or was he blushing?

"Um, thanks." Did I seem disappointed? Maybe a little.

"Sorry to intrude like this," Meiko sighed and put a hand on my shoulder. "She said she needed a dress for the dance."

"Oh, it's okay." I smiled and looked back at Miku and Kaito.

"Are you on a date or...?" Meiko gave me a knowing grin.

"Nah, we're just wandering around." I said with a faint tinge of sadness. I wonder what it's be like ti be on a real date with Kaito...

"Are you sure?" Meiko seemed slightly disappointed as well. "I thought maybe...maybe you guys..."

"I know, Meiko." We both looked at each other. She really must've figured out my feelings for Kaito. Did I have feelings for him like that? Did I really? Was I just imagining it? Sure, my heart beats a little faster when I see him and I wake up every morning excited to seem him but...did I like him?

God, the answer is quite obvious.

[A/N] Ah, gomenasai! I have been a little absent lately but life is well, busy! Ever since we discovered my knack for baking a few years ago, every time there's a special occasion (or my family craves cookies), I have to make and make enough treats for everyone!

Anywho, excuse my short chapters! Yes, romance shall ensue soon! I promise! Review my lovelies!

~kitana411