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Kuon woke up nursing a hang over.
'How much did I have last night?'
He checked his phone for the time and found 2 new messages. 1 is from Yukihito and the other is from Kyoko. He opened Yukihito's message first, it says he got it all covered in work and ordering him to rest. Kyoko's message consist of an apology for her lack of communication the day before, and something about counseling? Kuon furrowed his brows. What's with counseling? He dialed Kyoko's number wanting to ask. Luckily, she answered on the first ring,
"Kuon-san, Good morning!" She greeted him. Imagining that she is probably smiling.
"Good morning sunshine, what's with counseling?" 'Sunshine?'
"Aki-sensei said that I should visit a counsel while they are monitoring me. I don't know myself that's why I will go and see today"
"I see. Do you want me to bring you there?"
"Aren't you suppose to be on your office by then? Truant"
Kuon chuckled, "I didn't know we're in pet names now, sweetheart"
Kyoko was blushing madly on the other side. She can't help but blurt it out "playboy"
Kuon burst into laughter, moments later Kyoko joined too. When they both settled down he answered Kyoko, "Yashiro kicked me out of the office today, so I'm free. I'll drive you 'kay?"
"Okay"
"See you later sweetheart"
"Kuon!"
"hahahaha.. Sorry Kyoko can't help it."
Kuon was smiling when he got out of the shower. He will see Kyoko today. If his lucky stars are on his side maybe a lunch out or even better a day out with her. Screw the headache, 2 aspirins will cure this thing. Rushing to pick her up, Kuon was set 30 mins after the call.
He was at her place in another 30, parking the car in front of the house, he dialed her number on his phone.
"Hello"
"Hey, I'm here outside."
"Okay. I'm coming"
He looks like an idiot with that huge grin plastered on his face the moment his eyes landed on her. How can this woman make him feel like a teenager taking his crush on their first date. Sweating, shaking hands, and his heart is beating like its going to explode from his chest.
"Hi, Kuon-san thank you for coming with me today eventhough you don't need too" Kyoko greeted smiling.
Kuon for moment lost the ability to talk, the smile directed to him was like a light in his darkness. He swears he can hear the song playing on his head
"when I see you smile, I see a ray of light. I see it shining through the rain"
"Kuon-san? Are you okay"
Kuon breaking for his trance smiled back and replied "Ecstatic. Are you ready to go?"
"About that, I called after we talked and the earliest schedule they can give is after lunch. I was trying to call you but I'm afraid you were already on your way here since you didn't answer"
"Its okay Kyoko, we can go out and eat first then attend the counseling"
"I think thats too much Koun-san.-"
Koun grabbed her wrist and pulled her inside the car, "Nonsense, come on"
XXX
Kuon brought Kyoko to a fancy restaurant. From his past experiences woman love this kind of place. It usually cost him a bit but he wouldn't mind indulging her to this. Not when he wanted to earn some brownie points from her.
Kyoko felt extremely out of place. Not to mention under dress. Jeans, plain white tee and a pair of chucks doesn't look like it suited this place. Not when the women she sees are on their "Sunday's best". 'This doesn't even count as any day's best' Kyoko murmured to herself.
They were escorted to a booth table on the corner as per Kuon requested. Once seated, the waiter handed out the menus and told them he'll be back to get his order. Kyoko opened the menu and saw the prices "ano, Kuon-san, I'm not really hungry right now"
Koun raised one eyebrow at her, "Kyoko if you want to go for counseling, then you have to eat lunch first" and he went back to reading his menu.
Kyoko did the same thing, she was squirming as she see the prices of the foods, 'a bowl of soup for $32! Goodness do they serve it with gold as meat?'
Kuon, As if sensing her distress, closed his menu and called for Kyoko, "Kyoko, are you not liking anything? We can request the chef to serve Food to your liking". This will be their first 'date' so he wanted it to be as smooth as possible.
Kyoko looked at Kuon's face, worry was etched on it. She appreciates him being nice to her, bringing her out for lunch and driving to her appointments, but this is a bit too much, "Kuon, do we really have to eat here?"
Kuon titled his head to the side, not getting her question. Pardon the man he is still hangover.
"I mean, we can go to a different place" Kyoko said feeling hopeful that he will understand.
Kuon looked liked his been a kicked puppy, with sad face he looked at Kyoko and asked "You don't like it here?"
Kyoko feel bad, he looks dejected, " No, no" she said waving her hands," I love the place but Kuon" her voice dropping to whispers "the food here is so expensive they will cover my entire expenses for a month"
"But I'm paying so no need to wor-"
"I know Kuon, and thank you but still... Can we please change place I know a good restaurant that serves the finest chinese food with a lower price" she looks at him with those doe, rounded eyes.
'Geez, how can i say no when she look this cute' Kuon thought amused.
Getting up from the seat, he offered his hand to Kyoko and said "lead the way" gesturing for her to do so. Kuon left five 10 thousand yen bills on the table.
XXX
They are dining in a chinese restaurant a few blocks away from Cafe bien. Kyoko was right the food here is good. Money was never an issue with him so he didn't mind whether they eat here or on that fancy restaurant but apparently to her its a big issue. Well seeing that she works hard, he should not wonder.
"Hmmm... Kuon-san you have to try this" Kyoko said pointing her chopsticks on a serving of ha cao.
"Okay but you have to feed me"
Kyoko letting out a sigh picked up the said dimsum in her chopsticks and offered it to him, "Here"
Kuon was going in for it but he noticed how the food is not coming close to his mouth, he glanced at Kyoko and saw her giggling. Thats when he figured out that she was pulling the food away from his open mouth. With a playful look at his eyes and smile, he grabbed Kyoko's arm and snatched the food with his mouth, pulling her arm playfully while Kyoko, being caught was laughing and taking back her arm.
"Making fun of me huh" he seated beside her tickling, "This should teach you," launching an all out attack her side.
Kyoko's back is facing him, "Kuon... Hahaha... Stop... Hahaha... I'm sorry.. Hahaha.. Sor.. Hahah.. ry.. Hahaha" she was thrashing, trying to get away from the evil hand.
Kuon was laughing alongside with her, tickled her a bit more, "give up?"
"Yes.. Hahaha... Yes... i give up... Hahahaha"
"Okay" Kuon stopped tickling her, he was smiling calming his breathing, he kissed Kyoko's head, surprised of his own actions then he went back to his seat.
Kyoko on the other hand was just getting back from her laughing, she didn't noticed Kuon's kiss. She was still giggling when a middle aged lady, one of the server approached them and looking sternly at them "this is no place for such improper actions" said and pinned a glare at Kuon before she left.
The two looked at each other, Kyoko felling sorry for their actions but Kuon being him said "Nah, don't mind her. i bet she's just jealous"
the two laughed, before going on with their lunch.
Author's Note: Hello~ sorry for the delay. I got hooked up in this game called "Vain glory" and forgot to update. Well considering I cant too due to family visits. I will be back on my usual updating next week. Thank you for your patience.
Also, I am trying to figure out where to put Sho in this story,I also want him to make an appearance. And Yes that was Shouko Aki as Kyoko's OB. I was thinking of putting Kurosaki-kantoku as the counselor but I barely now the guy so I will figure it out first. Whatcha think?
Until next update.