Note: CHAPTER 12!!!! YAY!!!

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Whose Manga Is It, Anyway?

Chapter 12: Nap Time?

Shigure didn't act the least bit surprised to see Momiji and Haru, so I was pretty sure he had been the one to tell them we were staying at the lake house.

Izzy and Momiji, though their personalities were different, seemed to have quite an interesting conversation going on. They'd not stopped talking since they'd started, and were currently saying something about pears and peaches.

"It's been a while since I've seen this place," Haru said, looking around with interest.

"It's wonderful, isn't it?" Shigure said, looking as proud of himself as if he'd built it himself.

"I like it, I like it!" Momiji said hyperactively.

I sighed and sat down heavily, already tired from all of the excitement. I lay my head back on the couch and that was the last thing I could remember…

-Izzy's POV-

Talking to Momiji was pretty refreshing. He reminded me of my little brother, in a way. And I didn't have to worry about charming him—he was like a little boy! So innocent and sweet. A bit like Melony, only male and less perverted.

Speaking of Melony, the girl in question had nodded off on the couch, and was looking a bit cold.

"Yuki-san," I said, "Look at poor Melony. She should be in bed… and I'm entirely too weak to take her there myself…" I said in my best maidenly voice, trying to get a little favor for my "sister".

Yuki considered it, probably wondering if lifting her would make him transform. "Haru, would you help me?"

Haru nodded, and somehow, they managed to lift her slender form without either of them transforming, and took her into bed.

"Shh," I whispered to Momiji with a smile, and I followed light as a feather to watch.

"I haven't even seen you look at Tohru-kun that way," Haru said softly to Yuki, who was tucking Melony in, ever so softly.

I knew it! I took a moment to rejoice, quietly keeping my eyes on the scene before me. I just had to play matchmaker for Melony. I know I had promised, after what happened last time, to never do it again, but this was really special. This was Yuki Sohma! PRINCE Yuki Sohma! She could thank me later.

Knowing Melony, she wasn't truly sleeping at all, woken up by our voices and the jostling motion of Haru and Yuki carrying her.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Yuki said, placing a hand lightly on Melony's forehead. "She seems a little chilled rather than warm," he decided, sliding his hand off, brushing her bangs accidentally as he went, making the gesture seem more loving than intended. Melony's eyebrow twitched just slightly and her cheeks reddened. She was definitely awake, or at least halfway.

"Hmm," Haru said, "I'm sure you have no idea," he said. "If you don't like her, I dare you to kiss her on the forehead."

Yuki sighed. "That's childish."

Haru shrugged. "So be it, then," he said, turning just in time to miss Yuki's lips very softly brushing my best friend's forehead. The rat blushed and turned away quickly, a look of intense focus on his face. If I could read minds, this would be a moment I'd simply have to look inside someone's mind. That expression was just unreadable.

"So you don't, then?" Haru asked, smirking.

"Don't be silly, I just met her. Melony-san is a very nice girl, but we're just friends. Stop being so ridiculous."

And they left the room, so abruptly that I had to dodge behind a potted plant to avoid being seen.

"Where did Izzy-san go?" Haru asked, looking around.

Momiji grinned. "I don't know!" he declared proudly.

"I don't know that that's something to be proud of…" Yuki said, a bit of pink still clinging to his cheeks. I turned and rushed into Melony and I's room, hopping on the bed next to her.

"Don't you LOVE me?" I said, grinning.

"I told you, not again, not ever again," she snapped, rolling over temperamentally. "I am done with your matchmaking and done with boys," she declared.

"Then why did you do a love spell?" I asked in a singsong way.

"That's… different," she said, deflated. "Just let me sleep, I'm exhausted."

I knew the real reason she suddenly wanted to sleep. Neither of us would ever forget, though we might try very hard.

"Try to forget, okay?" I said.

"Whatever," she replied, turning over.

"Forgive me," Shigure said, shocking me as I stepped out of the room and shut the door. "I couldn't help but overhear. What is Melony-san trying to forget?"

I shook my head. "You were ease dropping and it's none of your business," I said, stomping off to the kitchen. "I'm hungry. Where's Toh—"

"Lunch is served!" Tohru said, right on cue, pointing me to the table with a grin. "I hope you like it! Where's Melony-san?"

"She's asleep," Haru said, eerily appearing from nowhere. He looked so delicious that I couldn't help but stare a little.

"Oh, her food will get cold," Tohru said, a little sadly.

"We can reheat it, Honda-san," Yuki said, sitting down and having a bite. "It's delicious, and I'm sure Melony-san won't mind."

"No, she won't," I said. "I don't think she's feeling well," I went on, cleverly trying to stir some concern in Yuki.

Last time I may have failed, but this time, I'd get it right for sure!

I took a bite of Tohru's lunch and carefully went to thinking of how to get Yuki and Melony together. Nothing better than food to feed thought!

End note: Ha ha… yay for secrets! Guess away in the reviews! Hope you liked it! Review or… Momiji will… jump on your head!