Chapter 14

A few days past of Chiba and Rinka hiding their relationship

Monday

"The snipers have been acting kinda weird the past week?" Sugino points out

Nagisa nods "Yeah I wonder why…"

Fuwa smirks "I think I know why?"

The two boys look at the otaku girl waiting.

Fuwa makes a heart with her fingers "They finally confessed their love!"

At that a bullet flies past her.

Fuwa smiles "So I'm right!"

Chiba rolls his eyes (not that they see but they know) "Fuwa no."

Rinka puts her gun back in her pocket "Not everything is like your manga or fanfiction."

Fuwa lights up "You both spoke!!!! You two are definitely hiding something!!!"

Both snipers roll their eyes and go to their seats talking quietly to each other.

Chiba "Fuwa really needs to stop comparing everything to fanfic… she knows this the real world right?"

Rinka snickers slightly "At this point hard to tell. She's convinced we're an anime but love stories are typically fanfics unrelated to the main story line. a side from main characters of course."

"Uh huh? And she thinks the main characters are??? Nagisa, Karma, and Kayano??"

Rinka nods and they keep talking a little.

Karma leans on the wall beside Fuwa's desk with Rio

Karma "Fuwa we need a favor."

Fuwa looks confused

Rio "We need you to think of ways to expose the snipers. Everything we tried failed. They're too smart and know our tricks."

Fuwa looks confused "What am I supposed to do? Right a fanfic?"

The devils look at each other and shrug

"We'll send you everything we have on them. Do what you like."

"Don't care what it is as long as they're exposed."

Fuwa nods and the devils leave.

After school the two snipers are walking home together.

Chiba's on his phone doing something and talking to Rinka who's making she he doesn't walk into anything (again)

Chiba "When was the history project due?"

Rinka thinks for a minute "Next Friday."

Chiba nods "Think we can work on it at your place this time?"

"Huh? Why not yours?!"

Chiba sighs and puts his phone away "My dad's still here for one thing. Tadashi's being a little bitch right now. Senna's just Senna. And Nee-san's also always weird."

Rinka laughs "Well no one's at my house right now? Mom's on a trip somewhere."

Chiba nods "As long as I don't have to deal with Tadashi."

Rinka laughs and is about to say something but is cut off by some classmates talking.

"Seriously! Their aims have been improving faster than usual?"

"Then again their aims were off for awhile?"

"Yeah like what the hell was with them?!"

"It was honestly kinda funny watching them though?"

"Seriously! No eyes tried making a move on her so much!"

"Yeah and Tsundere shut him down!"

"I can't believe Chiba Ryūnosuke actually tried making a move on Hayami Rinka!"

Chiba and Rinka look at each other and nod silently deciding to climb a tree.

The snipers load their guns with paintballs and hide.

The group of classmates (you can choose what group it is) walk past continuing the conversation about the snipers.

"They've both been talking a lot more? Especially when someone says something about them?"

"They're probably just trying to pretend Chiba didn't just try and fail to make a move on her?"

"Actually I saw them together outside of school the other day!"

"No fucken shit. They're always together."

"No. Like together together. It looked like a date."

"Oh please? Why would Hayami go out with him? He's a loser! All he has going for him his shooting."

Chiba blushes faintly and lowers his gun. Rinka notices his actions and shoots all of them.

They look around scared

Rinka jumps out of the tree with her arms crossed and a pistol on both hands.

Chiba stays hidden in the trees.

Rinka glares at them and they gulp looking at her nervously.

Rinka raises her guns calmly and shoots them all again in the heart "Chiba's a great friend, partner, and person in general. Unlike all of you. Get lost before I switch to a knife. Won't kill you. But you can beat it'll hurt."

The group of classmates run away.

Rinka looks up to the tree and notice Chiba's gone.

"Chiba? Chiba where are you?" She pulls out her phone to call him but gets Ritsu instead.

Ritsu "Chiba has asked me to tell you that he's sorry and he'll leave you alone."

Rinka sighs "Is he going home?"

Ritsu nods "Mhmm?"

"Alright. Thanks Ritsu." She shoves her phone in her pocket and continuing her walk.

Chiba's already at the main campus and walking towards his house silently hating himself.

Ritsu appears on his phone and stops his music.

Chiba "Ritsu. Put my music back on."

Ritsu shakes her head "Chiba? Are you alright."

"I'm fine. Ritsu get off my phone."

"Are you upset about what they said?"

"I said I'm fine. Ritsu get off my phone. Now."

"Chiba-"

"Now!" His eyes are shown slightly from her angle and she sees sadness, pain, and bloodlust.

Ritsu nods "I'm sorry Chiba." She disappears and his music continues.

30 minutes later

Chiba's laying in his room with his music playing in his headphones sketching a little.

Downstairs his siblings are watching TV and talking

Senna "Where's Ryuu-nii-chan?"

Rukia "In his room."

Tadashi "Probably moping over something again."

Rukia sighs and looks at the clock "Well Mom and Dad will be back soon. Ryuu should have his space for now."

There's a knock on the door

Rukia looks confused "Tadashi can you get that?"

Tadashi groans and pulls himself up "Fine."

He walks to the door and opens it surprised

Tadashi "What're you doing here?"

Rukia "Tadashi who is it?"

Tadashi "One sec Rukia-Nee!" He turns back to guest "Hayami wanna come in?"

Rinka smiles "Sure. Is your brother home yet?"

Tadashi nods and closes the door after she comes in.

Tadashi "He's in his room being emo and moody though."

Rinka sighs and shakes her head "Typical of him…"

Tadashi laughs and the enter the living room.

The sisters turn their heads

"Hayami-san?"

"Rinka-Chan!"

Rinka holds a finger to get lips "Is Ryuu here? He forgot his homework so I thought I'd give it to him. He doesn't actually know I'm here either."

Rukia smiles "Upstairs. You know the way?"

"3rd door on the right?"

Rukia nods.

Rinka smiles "Thank you."

She makes her way to his room and knocks.

Ryuu "Tadashi go away. I already said I'm not making dinner tonight."

Rinka opens the door and steps inside.

Ryuu continues his sketch and doesn't look up "Tadashi get out before I throw something at you."

Rinka smiles and leans against the door.

Ryuu flings a pen over there without looking "Tadashi last chance. Get. Out."

Rinka catches the pen and walks over to him and pokes him with it "Ya know? It's rude to greet your girlfriend like that."

Ryuu flushes and hits his head against the wall. In the process his headphones come unplugged and his music plays out loud (it's a love song not emo music this time). While trying to turn off the music and trying to cover the drawing he ends up dropping his phone and song lyrics on it. He blushes more trying to fix everything and Rinka laughs slightly.

Ryuu grabs all his stuff and hides it out of the way "S-Sorry. I thought you were Tadashi…"

Rinka laughs "I figured that much out."

Ryuu laughs awkwardly. Rinka notices his bangs are pinned to the side and sees his extreme discomfort.

Rinka "Does it bother you?"

"Huh? What? My eyes? Yeah the color and intensity bother me cause it weirds people out."

"Ryūnosuke. You know what I meant."

Ryuu blushes deeply "I-I'm Sorry. They're right. I'm a total loser. You deserve someone better."

Rinka puts a hand on his cheek and turns his head to face her.

"Chiba listen. I don't care what they say. You made a move on me but each time something would happen and we couldn't… finish?"

Rinka smiles gently at him and he returns it with his own.

"You're amazing in so many ways I don't know where to start. But in the end… you're just amazing and I think you're perfect. And… I… really like you."

Chiba looks at her shyly "I-I really like you too…"

Rinka smiles and leans to kiss him when the door opens and they quickly pull away.

Ryuu looks at the doorway and sees his brother smirking.

Ryuu looks away blushing "Shut up Tadashi I don't wanna hear it."

Tadashi rolls his eyes "Rukia-Nee told me to tell you that Dad should be home in 30 minutes."

Ryuu nods "O-okay? And?"

Tadashi shrugs "And that unless you want Dad to make a huge deal don't be mid make out when he gets here?"

Both assassins blush deeply

Ryuu "Tadashi!!!"

Tadashi laughs and runs out yelling "30 minutes tops till dad's home!!!"

Ryuu groans and looks at Rinka nervously.

Rinka smiles "Maybe I should get going soon then?"

Ryuu rubs his arm awkwardly "C-can we… um… I don't know… maybe possibly um…"

Rinka smiles and leans towards him and turns his head to face her.

Their lips lock and they get lost in each other.

They pull apart and Ryuu smiles shyly tucking part of his bangs behind his ear (keep in mind eyes exposed whole time)

Rinka looks at him curiously "How are you so adorable?"

This shuts him down.

He's cheeks flush red and he looks to the side with a small, wobbly smile "I-I'm not…"

Rinka feels an arrow pierce her heart seeing him flustered.

The chat for a few more minutes before Rinka decides to head home.

Ryuu's walking her out holding her hand.

They get to the living room and Senna's there.

Senna "Rinka-chan! Ryuu-nii-chan!"

The two smile at her.

Rinka "Hi Senna-chan?"

"Are you staying for dinner Rinka-chan!! Yay yay yay!!! Daddy should be home soon!!!"

Ryuu "Senna-chan calm down? Hayami has to get home. I'm not sure if she's able to stay this time. Last time it was raining so she didn't have a choice."

Rinka smiles "As much as I would love to stay again! I'm afraid I can't put that burden on you all again."

Ryuu "It's not a burden you moron. We all really like having you around."

"Especially Ryuu-nii!"

A faint rose tint spreads on his cheek "Yeah. Especially me…"

Rinka smiles "Maybe another time. I need to-" her phone starts ringing "-answer this call? One sec. Chiba mind if I answer this in your room?"

Ryuu shrugs "Go ahead."

Rinka runs upstairs and into his room before answering it.

"Rinka?"

"Yes mom?"

"Good you're there. I'm going to be working really late today again. I'm sorry Rinka! I won't be home till around 2 and I'll be gone before you leave for school tomorrow."

"Okay mom. I understand."

"I'm sorry Rinka. I'm trying to figure out a way to spend more time with you but…"

"Don't worry mom. I'm alright with taking care of myself. I'll leave some dinner in the microwave for you."

"Are you home?"

"No. I'm at Chiba's?"

"If offered feel free to have dinner or spend the night there. It'd be easier."

"Only if offered okay. Mom I really don't mind being home alone?"

"*sighs* Still honey. Spend time with Chiba-San for awhile."

Rinka sighs "Maybe. Offer only though."

"Okay okay. Just at least have dinner there if possible. I want you to eat before going home. It'd be better if you could spend the night there?"

"Mom. I'm home alone most the time remember. I can handle it just fine. Why don't you want me to come home?"

"Because I want to be home when you get there for once."

Rinka sighs "Mom. What's going on. Tell me the truth."

"Everything will be fine Rinka. I just want to be able to spend more time with you. But I can't. Just stay with Chiba-San for now. Somethings come up."

"Okay. Fine. I'll do what I can. I gotta get back downstairs before they start worrying about me. Bye Mom. I love you. I'll be home tonight."

"Goodbye Rinka. I love you too. Stay there for at least 20 more minutes. Preferably longer."

Before Rinka can respond the line goes dead.

Rewind to when Rinka went upstairs.

Ryuu looks at her nervously hearing the tone of her voice.

Rukia passes Rinka in the hall and looks at Ryuu "So? She staying for dinner?"

Ryuu shrugs "If she wants to."

"Do you want her to?"

"I mean I'm not gonna say no."

Tadashi smirks leaning over the couch "Dad will be here this time. You don't care if dad makes a huge deal?"

Ryuu picks at his cheek "Can't embarrass me more than you guys…"

Rukia smirks "Was that a challenge?"

Tadashi "It seems like Ryuu-nii's questioning how annoying we can be?"

Ryuu crosses his arms "Absolutely not. No way. You guys can't embarrass me in front of Hayami!"

Tadashi laughs "Bet?"

Ryuu "If you do I'll tell everyone what happened that day."

Tadashi blushes "Blackmailing me?!"

Ryuu smirks "Yes. Rukia. I'll tell mom and dad that you caught the toaster on fire. Senna-chan I'll tell the monsters that you taste like lollipops."

The sisters sulk together and Tadashi lays on the couch.

Ryuu sighs and looks towards the hall curious.

"Just spy on her if you're curious."

"Shut up Dashi."

Tadashi shoots a bullet at him and Ryuu catches it calmly.

Moments later Rinka comes back down with a look of confusion and sorrow.

Ryuu notices right away and looks at her "Hey? Hayami what's wrong?"

Rinka looks away from him but Ryuu moves her head to make their eyes lock on each other's.

Ryuu "Hayami. What happened?"

Rinka smiles "What were we talking about before I left?"

Ryuu laces his fingers through hers "You were gonna agree to stay for dinner I hope?"

Rinka nods "I'd love to."

Senna "Yay! Rinka-Chan's staying!"

Rukia laughs "I guess that means she's meeting Dad?"

Ryuu rubs his neck with his free hand "Yea? Dad's… weird sometimes?"

Rinka smiles "He can't be any weirder than Tadashi-san?"

The siblings other than Tadashi start laughing and Tadashi shoots a nerd bullet at them.

Senna and Rukia are hit but Ryuu and Rinka catch the bullets laughing.

Rukia "Ryuu you better not let this girl go!"

Ryuu smiles "Rinka you're the best."

Rinka smiles back and laughs a little.

Tadashi throws himself back onto the couch "Great. Both have crazy reflexes. seriously what the hell?!"

Rukia "You know? Tadashi has a point? How do you both have crazy reflexes?"

Ryuu "We have an interesting class."

Rinka nods "Yeah. Our class is weird but fun."

Tadashi sits up and rest his head on the back of the couch "Class E-3… what's the deal?! Seriously what's going on with you people?"

Ryuu shrugs "We're a bunch of violent misfits."

Rinka "Some of us aren't that violent?"

Ryuu looks at her with a blank expression.

Rinka looks at him "What? I'm not the that violent?"

Ryuu whispers to her "Close combat. You nearly cut my head off."

Rinka smirks and says to the siblings "Our pe class can get pretty intense with stuff like dodgeball or capture the flag. So we have better reflexes cause of it."

Satisfied with the answer the oldest sibling nods.

Tadashi on the other hand… wasn't

"Why? Why's class E-3 so much different?"

"Cause we're the End Class."

Ryuu "Tadashi. Mind you're own business. Our class doesn't concern you."

"Tck! Whatever misfit." Tadashi Let's the matter drop for now.

Ryuu rubs his head "Can someone remind me why I left my room…"

Senna "Cause Rinka-chan was gonna go home but now she's gonna stay for dinner! Dad should be home soon!"

Ryuu groans "Hayami wanna go back upstairs? Away from my annoying siblings."

Rinka laughs "They aren't that bad but sure."

The two go back upstairs and back to Ryuu's room.

Chiba throws himself onto his bed and Rinka sits beside him.

Chiba glances at her confused "How are you able to remain sane after seeing them for more than 10 seconds?"

Rinka laughs and shrugs "I don't have any siblings. My dad left. My mom works all the time. I don't have any pets. My house always really quiet and empty. I guess that's why I enjoy coming over here… You have a cat and kittens, 3 siblings, parents that are caring… You have everything I don't…"

Chiba sits up confused "Hayami you know that you can always come over? Even if I don't invite you you still can. Just a little heads up would be nice? That way I could actually fix my room beforehand?"

Rinka laughs remembering his startled and nervous state when she came in.

Rinka "I can't. I can't be a burden to you or your family."

"Rinka. Look."

She looks at him with a faint pink on her cheeks

Chiba sighs "I don't know how many times I have to say this for you to understand but I'll say it as many as it takes. You're not a burden. I like having you around. They all like having you around. They like you. I like you. So Rinka please don't think of yourself as a burden. Especially considering you're the most amazing person I've ever met."

Rinka blushes faintly and smiles shyly at the floor "Thank you Ryūnosuke."

"Ryuu." He smiles "Just Ryuu is fine."

Rinka's slightly shocked.

Chiba "What? If you want to call me by my first name just use Ryuu instead of Ryūnosuke it's a lot shorter and easier to say?"

Rinka glances to the side nervously "When we're not in school or public…"

Chiba smiles "Okay Rin."

Rinka looks at him confused.

Chiba rubs his neck "Okay I won't call you that…"

Rinka kisses him quickly "Not in public or at school."

Chiba smiles and kisses her again "Deal." He says between kisses.

The two pull away and smile at each other slightly embarrassed.

Chiba "I really like you Rin…"

"I really like you too Ryuu."

"Meow!"

Chiba smiles and looks at the floor to see a small white kitten

"Shirohi. Jump."

"Meow?"

Chiba pats the bed and the kitten attempts to jump.

He lands on Chiba's sweater on he floor by the bed.

Rinka picks up the kitten and starts playing with him.

Chiba has a lovesick smile watching her

Rinka laughs as Shirohi clings on her shirt and crawls onto her shoulder.

Chiba leans against the wall recording it on his phone.

A few minutes later Rinka puts the small kitten on Chiba's phone.

Chiba "Hey? Hayami! You can't just suddenly put Shirohi on my phone!"

She leans over and kisses Chiba's nose causing him to blushing deeply and break eye contact.

Rinka smirks "You're really cute…"

"Shirohi sure is."

"You both are."

After playing with the kitten for a few minutes he falls asleep on Chiba's pillow near them.

Chiba smiles and shows Hayami a picture he took of her blushing with Shirohi.

Hayami "Chiba! Delete it!"

Chiba laughs "No way! It's cute!"

Rinka smirks at him and leans closer "Chiba can you please delete that~?"

Chiba crosses his arms "Not gonna work on me this time Hayami. You can't use Bitch-sensei's moves on me remember."

Rinka wraps her arms around him and he drops his phone "Who said I'd be using moves from Bitch-sensei~?"

Chiba looks confused when Rinks pulls away until she holds up his phone.

Chiba "Wait what?! Hey!! Hayami!! Give that back!"

In the end Chiba one.

Rinka pouts annoyed.

Chiba pokes her cheek "Ha-ya-mi? Hello?"

She continues her fake pout.

Chiba sighs and tilts her head and begins leaning towards her.

Just as their lips nearly touch the door opens quietly. They don't notice until they separate.

Ryuu blushes deeply "D-dad?! H-how long have you been there?!?!"

Tsukki plays dumb "Just opened the door like 0.01 seconds ago? Why're you so red? Is this the girl you and Tadashi were talking about?"

Rinka clears her throat and attempts to hide her obvious blush "Nice to meet you sir. I'm Hayami Rinka. Ryuu's classmate."

"I'm Ryuu's father. Just call me Tsukki."

Rinka smiles "Of course Tsukki."

The tall man smiles at her and his son who hasn't recovered from the embarrassment.

Tsukki chuckles "I wasn't aware that you had guest over Ryuu? Rukia's gonna help with dinner. Anything either of you two want in particular?"

"A-anything's Fine… as long as Nee-san's supervised…"

Tsukki "You do realize she's the oldest?"

"You do realize it's Nee-San?"

"Fair point. Oh Ryuu? I do need your help real quick. Rinka you don't mind if I steal him for a few minutes do you?"

Rinka "That's fine. Ryuu I'll continue the homework."

Ryuu nods nervously before following his father.

They go into the garage and Tsukki starts working on the car.

"Pass me the wrench."

Ryuu does and every time Tsukki asks something he listens.

Tsukki closes the cars hatch and turns to Ryuu "All done. Thanks son."

Ryuu nods "No problem dad."

"So that girl?"

Ryuu blushes faintly "How long were you really there…"

Tsukki smiles kindly and laughs "You kissed her huh? I'm hoping she's your girlfriend?"

Ryuu bites his lip "She- She is…"

"Is what?"

"Dad don't make me say it?"

Tsukki smirks waiting.

Ryuu groans "Fine. Hayami's my girlfriend."

Tsukki chuckles and ruffles his son's hair "I thought so. I'm assuming im the last to know?"

Ryuu rubs his arm "Actually… I haven't actually told them we got together… other than Nee-San… Tadashi… assumes. Senna and mom have been convinced since Hayami came over like 2 weeks ago…"

Tsukki smiles "You didn't deny dating her whenever Tadashi teases you?"

Ryuu bites his lip "Cause I wasn't necessarily hiding it. I was just…"

"Embarrassed by talking about it?"

Ryuu nods "Yeah… so can we please stop talking about me and Hayami……"

Tsukki laughs "For now. Go on back up to her. But don't get her pregnant."

"Dad!!!"

Tsukki laughs and shoved him out.

Ryuu makes his way back up to his room and hears low singing and stops.

"Can you hear my heartbeat. Tired of feeling. Never enough. I close my eyes. And tell myself that my dreams will come true."

The singing stops and Ryuu waits silently.

"Ryuu I know you're there."

Ryu laughs and opens the door to see his girlfriend pouting with her arms crossed

"It's rude to eavesdrop ya know." Rinka snorts.

Chiba holds his hands up surrendering "I know I know. But History Maker is one of my favorite anime openers."

"That's from a gay ice skating anime?"

"Nee-San made me watch it with her. I like the theme song okay! And that 'Yurio' guy was kinda funny."

Rinka laughs "Anyway what happened?"

Chiba rubs his neck sitting down "He needed my help fixing the car. And wanted to know why I kissed a really cute girl…"

"Last part?"

"Heeeeee saw us… And wanted answers… so that's embarrassing…"

Rinka laughs nervously "You're whole family knows huh?"

He shrugs "Most likely. Does your family know?"

Rinka thinks for a moment "No ones ever there. Mom thinks we're dating though."

Chiba "Oh right. Sorry Hayami. I didn't mean to-"

"It's fine. Don't worry about it. I don't mind."

They talk until dinners ready and Senna comes to get them.

Haru came home so the whole family's there much to Ryuu's embarrassment.

Tsukki "So? No one else a little surprised that Ryuu brought a pretty girl."

Ryuu blushes "Dad…"

Haru "It's nice to see you again Hayami-san have you been Well?"

Rinka smiles shyly nods "I've been doing just fine."

Tsukki smirks "So you two have been dating for how long?"

The assassins blushes and the other siblings laugh and Haru smiles.

Ryuu "Dad…"

Rukia smirks "No no? I'm curious too?"

Tadashi's devil grin appears "Yeah? You two dating this time?"

Senna "Huh? Weren't they dating last time? Did they get together the day Ryu-nii-chan was in his emo mode?"

Tadashi laughs "Which time?"

Ryuu "Can we not talk about this…"

Haru smiles fondly at her blushing son and his nervous girlfriend.

Tsukki "Fine fine. So Hayami? Tell us about yourself?"

Rinka smiles "I'm in the same class as Ryuu. We got transferred in around the same time but knew each other before that. My mom works a lot so I typically have the house to myself."

Haru "What about your father?"

Rinka flinches "He left when I was really young."

"Oh. I'm so sorry."

Rinka smiles "It's okay. It's better this way. It gets boring sometimes being at home all the time so me and my friends go out a lot."

Tadashi smirks "Yeah you go on dates with Ryuu-nii~?"

Ryuu steps on his foot and flicks his forehead "Mind your own business Dashi."

Tadashi frowns "I don't see why you two don't just admit you're dating."

Rukia "We all know they are so it's kinda pointless for them to saw it. It's just fun to tease them. Especially since Ryuu's always been-"

"Nee-san!!" Ryuu exclaims blushing quite noticeably.

Rinka smiles finding it adorable.

Tsukki clears his throat "Anyway. Do you have siblings?"

Rinka shakes her head "Only child and no pets. It's very… quiet."

"If you ever wanna come over just come on over. Okay? You're always welcome."

Rinka smiles and nods "I'll keep it in mind."

Haru smiles "Rinka?"

"Yes?"

"Would you like to stay the night? It's already getting pretty late?"

Rinka freezes and Ryuu glances at her nervously.

End chapter

Should Rinka stay the night or nah???

Please give an answer before October 19th (this Friday) at the latest so I can start writing.

In case anyone's wondering the day they practiced "kill moves" Chiba and Rinka were partners and Chiba had 15 hits and Rinka had 12 on a 10 second kiss. Both were extremely embarrassed and the devils took a shit ton of pictures.