Phase 3: Woo

Trial 1: Baby Steps

Zero sat in class, dozing as his instructor lectured about some historical revolution. God, why was this class so freaking long? He wanted to hurry to lunch so he cold sleep his entire study period.

The speakerphone beeped to life.

"Zero-kun." The Chairman's voice sang over the intercom. "Could you please report to the office?"

Zero groaned inwardly and stood, gathering up his books before walking out of the room. God, what the hell did that lunatic want with him now? He'd better not had summoned him to the office just to use him as a guinea pig for one of his culinary disasters. Within a few minutes, he'd made it to the Chairman's office, stopping at what he saw. Sitting on the Chairman's large desk was a bouquet of at least three dozen red roses, a box of chocolates, and a two feet tall Pikachu plush toy. "What the hell?"

Kaien beamed at him. "Ta-da!" He announced, giving a dramatic sweep of his arms.

Zero snorted. "I don't care about seeing how far Yagari-sensei will go to please you!" He snapped. Man, he wanted that Pikachu teddy bear.

Kaien stopped and frowned before giving another 100-watt smile. "These goodies aren't for me Zerorin. They're for you."

Zero faltered and stared at the presents. Who would send him presents? He ignored Kaien singing 'Yay someone finally doesn't think my cute son is scary!' and strode to the desk to inspect the presents

Kaien snatched up the finely decorated basket of chocolates. "Oooh. Belgian chocolate truffles… Your secret admirer must really adore you." He gushed.

Zero ignored Kaien and picked up the note situated between the roses.

Kaien skipped around his desk, and peeked over Zero's shoulder.

Dearest Zero,

I am the moth attracted to your flame, a creature hopelessly guided by heart's instinct, seeking only to bask in your heavenly glow.

"Wow! That's so sweet." He wiped his faux tears.

Zero groaned irritably. "I'm leaving." He gathered up the gifts and strode out of the room, stopping in the hallway when the Chairman begged him not to dispose of the roses. He sighed and handed him the vase of roses.

"Can I have the chocolate too?"

"No."

Kaien frowned and strode back to his office.

Zero took the plush toy back to his room, placing it on the bed for safekeeping. He found Yuki and bequeathed the box of chocolates (minus two pieces) to her.

Aidou, who had been watching the entire time, wiped the sweat from his brow. Stupid sun! He dashed back to the safety of his wonderfully dark room and plopped down on his bed, opening his research notebook.

Observation 1: Doesn't care for chocolates… or roses.

Observation 2: Kept Pikachu. Yay!

A.N.: Whoohoo, another chapter! For those of you that reviewed thanks a bunch *gives a humble bow*. Anyway, isn't Aidou just the cutest? I think so.

Next Chapter: Phase 3.2