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Wednesday came faster than I expected and the Homecoming game was just two days away. I don't have a date yet but I'm not really expecting one. Since I'll be on the field most of the time during the game, I won't be able to go to the stands even after the game since everyone who is involved in the game has to go straight into the school building.

Third period just ended and I started walking towards the cafeteria where Yuki, Yori, Ruka, and I usually go off campus and stop at the fast food restaurants to have lunch at.

When I made it into the crowded cafeteria, I noticed Calvin was sitting alone at the far end of the cafeteria. My thoughts were why he isn't sitting with the other jocks like he usually does. It was almost hard to detect him since he was seated in the back away from everyone else. Instead of searching for Yuki and the girls, I decided to text them telling them that I wasn't going off campus today and that I was busy. Yuki replied back with an 'okay'.

I headed towards Calvin cautiously. He didn't notice me but was glancing around nervously once in a while. "Hey Calvin," I greeted him while pulling up a chair and seating in front of the masculine football player.

Calvin flinched and quickly looked up. "Oh it's only you Rima." A sigh of relief escaped his mouth as he began to ease up.

"Why are you sitting back here alone? Shouldn't you be with the other jocks over there?" I glanced at the table full of the athletes seated at the very front of the cafeteria. Shiki was one of them. Those guys usually mess around most of the time and trash the place for the hell of it.

He twitched the side of his mouth. "Ehhh…there are reasons why I'm sitting all the way back here."

"And why's that?"

"Do you see that group of girls over there?" He pointed to crowd of girls sitting around a table together while giggling out loud.

I nodded.

"Well, they have been stalking me for the past three days pleading me to be their date to the homecoming game and dance. It started out as a regular thing until they started chasing me to class and from practice. It's literally driving me nuts…"

I giggled. "Awww sucks to be good looking now isn't it?"

"Don't give me that. I've seen guys stare at you like some pedophile. You're also their target you know."

I frowned. "Well there's no need to get all defensive and besides, my situation isn't as bad as yours."

"True." He chuckled while popping a couple of fries into his mouth. "So…how's it going with you and Shiki lately? Did you guys talk?"

I grimaced. "Ehhh…yeah. We talked Monday while I was getting the girls ready for the dance."

"Really? Now how did that go?"

"Surprisingly, it went well, but I don't know if I'm over reacting but before he left, I could have sworn he was trying to ask me to be his homecoming date."

Calvin gave me a crazy stare. "What really? Since when did you forgive him?"

"Well…I don't know. We just started talking and suddenly struck a conversation. We didn't talk about anything major just the little things." I played with my fingers. This was really awkward to talk about. I should have forgotten about that guys ages ago but yet, he always manages to sneak back into my head. I'm guessing I'm far from forgetting about him.

"Well, you still like him right?"

I didn't answer immediately. "I don't know…I guess?" A quick smile formed on his face. I stared at him cautiously. "What's with the smile?"

"Oh nothing, I'm just glad you're not sad anymore."

I shrugged.

"Well what are you doing to do about the event after school? Shiki's going to be there you know."

He was talking about the event the athletic department was holding after school today. Everyone was invited and it's just a little celebration before the big game and also I heard coach was going to announce the school we're going against Friday. All the athletes including the cheerleaders were required to go. Yesterday, everyone was busy preparing the set up in the gym and getting numbers ready for the event. They didn't go into depth with us on how the event was going to work but we'll know today afterschool.

"There's going to be at least 150 students participating. It's going to be a 1 out of a 150 chance he'll get me and besides, I think it's best if I don't see him."

Calvin rolled his eyes. Then he mumbled something under his breath. "Not unless he comes to you…"

"What was that?" I asked.

"Oh it's nothing."

"Sure it is…"

It was the last period of the day and everyone was excited about the event being held after school. I heard that they were going to give us more information about the event this period in the announcements. All of the athletes that were participating in the setup of the game are supposed to leave class 30 minutes early to make last minute preparations.

My pencil tapped impatiently against the wooden desk as I watched the clock tick by. I was in English class while Mrs. Berry was lecturing us about the significance of Greek mythology. Half of the class was either asleep or daydreaming about who knows what. I was just waiting for the clock to strike 2:15 so I could go to the gym and help prepare.

"Alright class, everyone get into groups of 3 and discuss to one another on which the tragic hero really is in the play Medea." After she gave us direction, she walked back to her desk and began reading her novel.

I got into a group with Yori and Yuki. They were also in my English class barley awake.

"So what are we doing again? I wasn't listening." Yuki asked yawning.

Yori rolled her eyes. "Your fault for not listening, stay awake next time."

I giggled. Yuki always sleeps in class but manages to make at least nothing lower than an 80. She never turns in her homework but always makes A's on her tests. If it wasn't for the tests that saved her, she would have failed the class.

"You're so lucky you get to leave class early Rima. Hey, can you sneak me out of here too?" Yuki asked diligently while staring around the classroom.

"She can't do that idiot. Only the athletic people are allowed to go."

The brunette haired girl pouted. "That's not fair. I hate this class and I can't even stand Mrs. Berry's boring lectures on things we could care less about."

I smiled at my two best friends. "Well speaking of the event, are you guys going?"

Yuki and Yori shook their heads. "No we're going shopping after school for dresses with Ruka today. We were going to ask you to join us but because of the stupid event, you can't go."

"But Aido and Kain are going to be there." I stared at Yori on what she was going to say.

Yori grinned. "I already talked to Aido about it and he's fine with me not being there. I mean, he doesn't want to go either. Aido said he'd rather go dress shopping with me then to stay after school and help out with an event dedicated for football." Aido was a basketball player anyways. It would make sense why he does not want to stay.

As we got off topic, the announcements finally came on.

"Good afternoon Summit High School! This is Coach Jefferson speaking and I would like to take about three minutes of your learning to explain the exciting event happening after school at 3 p.m. today. As you have all heard, the athletic department is holding an event called 'Blind Date'. It's just a little fun activity we're hosting to get everyone into the spirit of homecoming week. It's a little rushed but because of the school board changing the dates, we just have to abide to the rules. What this 'Blind Date' you are all wondering about? Basically what it is is everyone will be split apart. Boys are on one side of the gym while the girls are on the other side. The girls will be all blind folded while the boys are wearing masks. All the girls are assigned a number and the boys will have to find their match. You're given 5 minutes to look for your match."

The class rambled excitedly about the fact that this game was somewhat romantic? It sounded more like a dating game then a game but the whole purpose of the 'Blind Date' is for some of the students who don't have dates MIGHT get one today.

"This game sounds easy." A boy said a loud.

"Yeah it does."

"Oh man I hope I get matched up with one of the cheerleaders."

"I hope I get matched up with Ichijo. I heard he doesn't have a date yet."

Then Coach Jefferson continued. "But here's the catch,"

"There's a catch?" everyone asked confusingly.

," This game will be held in the dark from when the time begins and until the time stops. Whoever finds their match will be given a prize. A bonus prize will be given to the students who either are matched up with a football player or a cheerleader so it's a game of luck. The big prize will go to the person who is paired up with the football captain, Ichijo."

"Kyaaa!" All the girls screamed in glee. Ichijo sure does have a bunch of fan girls.

"Well that's about all for today. This event is brought to you by the Athletic department! Let's shed some light onto homecoming week! We'll be looking forward to seeing everyone there!"

The class was literally going crazy about the game. I was pretty impressed. This 'Blind Date' does sound fun. Moreover, whoever gets paired up with a cheerleader or a football player will win a prize. I felt special for a second. This game is going to be interesting.

It was finally 2:15 p.m. and I asked Mrs. Berry to be dismissed from class. I had to be dressed in my cheerleading outfit because Coach Mai said so. When I made it to the gym, all of the jocks were hard at work setting up balloons and paper flowers up. The cheerleaders had to organize out the blindfolds, masks, and numbers for the students that were coming today.

I looked around for any familiar faces and spotted Ichijo, Shiki, Kain, and Aido together. They were messing around while handing up paper chains. Shiki looked kind of cute when he playfully pushed Ichijo. I looked away from the boys. I shouldn't be worrying about him. What I need to do is to concentrate on getting these numbers cut out and folded.

"Hey Rima!" I looked up to see Kain and Aido walking over to the cheerleading section.

I greeted the boys back while the other cheerleading girls squealed. "What brings you two here?"

"Oh we were just wondering if we could borrow Cassidy for a second. We have something to talk to her about."

Cassidy stared at me then to the boys. "If you're thinking about tricking me and locking me into the storage room again, don't worry I learned how to knock down doors twice the size of you now…"

"Damn girl, calm down! No, we won't do that again. Hahaha." Aido laughed. "But it's like serious so come with us."

"Okay." She got up and followed the two basketball guys outside the gym.

I was so confused on what was happening. It was strange for those two to ask Cassidy for something. I wondered what it's about.

It's been about 15 minutes and Cassidy finally came back into the gym. This time, she was grinning happily.

"What happened? What did Aido and Kain talk to you about?" I asked curiously.

She didn't stop grinning but hugged me tightly. "Oh something good just happened that's all. I'm just happy."

Okay what is going on? "You're acting weird. Did those two drug you or something?"

"No not at all. It's just something good is going to happen." Cassidy winked.

I had no idea what she was so happy about. Maybe Aido and Kain were going to hook her up with someone…I don't know.

Shiki's POV

Every once in a while I would steal a quick glance at Rima and look away. She looked so cute in her cheerleading outfit. I blushed silently as I climbed onto the ladder and began to hang up the tenth paper chain onto the hoops. When I was done, I began down to the gym floor. Then I couldn't resist and glanced once more over at Rima.

"I FINALLY GOT YOU!" Ichijo jumped out of nowhere and lunged at me.

Because of my fast reflexes I managed to dodge him. The blonde football captain landed face down onto the floor. "Ichijo, when you attack someone, you don't shout out 'I finally got you'. That's a dead giveaway."

He sat up and rubbed his head. "Well I tried."

I rolled my eyes and continued on with the paper chains.

"Soooo…" He quickened his pace until we were walking side by side with each other. "I can see you checking Rima out every once in a while. What's up with you? Go up there and just talk to her."

"I can't just walk up and talk to her! I'm not like you Ichijo."

"SO? Haven't I taught you the 'Ichijo way'?" He pouted.

I grunted. "I don't want to do the 'Ichijo way'. It's embarrassing." The 'Ichijo Way' was basically a thing Ichijo does when he flirts. He puts on an innocent grin, puppy dog eyes, and goes up to the girl like some lost dog. No not my forte.

"Fine, waste of talent if you ask me." He stuck out his tongue. "But you should talk to her somehow. I bet she's waiting for you to make the first move."

I ignored him. Well I don't know about that. She isn't the type to forgive someone that easily since she's been played more than once. But ever since the talk Monday, I could feel she was more giving towards me. Rima and I were talking like normal friends would talk. To me that wasn't awkward at all. I always enjoyed the conversations we had even if we weren't together.

"Go away…" I pushed him from me. "Shouldn't you be helping your team out on the flowers?"

Ichijo groaned. "I don't want to make stupid flowers. Bad enough Coach is making me be the main target of the event."

"Well you know how Coach is. He uses you as an advantage so all the girls will come. And if all the girls come, so will the guys. You're like the bait."

"Well you didn't have to rub it in my face the second time!"

I laughed. "Sorry!"

Aido and Kain began to walk over towards us. "Where have you two been?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Oh we were just doing some errands for Ichijo." Kain smirked while giving thumbs up to the blonde football captain.

Ichijo, on the other hand, grinned at the two boys. "Thanks guys. Just make sure things go as planned."

I was so confused. What plan are they talking about? Is there something I don't know? "What?"

"Oh nothing Shiki. It's nothing." Ichijo patted me on the back.

I pulled away. "Wait what are you guys trying to pull?"

At that moment, Calvin walked over towards our group. "Everything set?"

"Yep everything's set!" Ichijo nodded as he eyed me mischievously.

"Okay someone tell me what's going on? How come I don't know what's up but you four do?" I was getting frustrated. I hated it when secrets are kept from me.

Calvin smiled as he rubbed his neck. "We're doing you a favor Shiki. Thank us later."

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

"Well enough chit-chat, let's get back to work!" The four dispersed leaving me blank.

Something is totally up and I'm going to find out what.

The gym began to fill up in the matter of minutes as students arrived to participate in the school event. The cheerleaders were passing out numbers to the students when they walked in while the basketball and baseball kids handed the girls a blindfold and the boys a mask. I was busy splitting up the boys and girl. There were more students participating then I expected.

After everyone finally came, the gym was packed. There was enough space to move around in but it was kind of difficult to see everyone. I stood in the front of the group of boys. I was already handed a number. My number was 89. I wonder who my match is. Then again I'm hoping it's a cheerleader because I heard the prize will be a 50 dollar gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods, my favorite shop.

As everyone got settled, Aido walked up to me. "Shiki! I finally found you!"

"What's up?"

"Here." He held out his number card while staring brightly at me.

"Yes I can see your number. Is that all?"

"No idiot, take it."

"But I already have a number." I held up my card while he rolled his eyes.

Aido snatched my number card out of my hand and handed me his. "Let's trade!"

"W-why?" He's acting so weird today.

"Just take the stupid card. Trust me you won't regret it." And he began to skip away.

"Okay…?"

Rima's POV

I was getting my blindfold ready. My number was 56. I wonder who had 56. I hope it's not one of those creepy guys that stalked me around school today. I shivered.

"Rima," I turned to find a happy Cassidy running up and hugging me.

"Hey Cassy."

"Can you do me a favor? A really REALLY big favor?" She had her hands tightly held together as if something was bothering her.

"Yeah what's up?"

"Can we trade cards? I found out that this guy who likes me had my number and he's like head over heels over me."

I blinked a couple of times. "Uhhh…sure?"

"YAY!" Cassidy snatched my card and handed me hers. "Okay you're the best! Bye Rima!"

Ooookay…She's acting weird today.

No one's POV

Cassidy, Calvin, Ichijo, Aido, and Kain met behind the gym bleachers.

"Alright everything set?" Calvin asked while the other four nodded. "Let's hope this plan works out because I'm tired of seeing Rima depressed."

Ichijo agreed. "Yep and let's hope Shiki makes the right moves. That guy better not do anything stupid. We worked hard on this plan."

"All right then, let's go out there and hope for the best!"

The five friends put their hands together. "Game on!"

Rima's POV

The crowd of boys and girls mingled amongst one another as Coach Jefferson was adjusting his microphone. "Gooood afternoon Summit High School! I'm so glad everyone was able to make it today! We have a sizable amount of students today so this game will get quite intense. Now let me explain how this game will play out. When I say ready, girls, you're going to but your blindfolds over your eyes and the boys will put on their mask. When the lights turn off, everyone disperse and start moving around. I'm sorry ladies but you're going to have to walk carefully so that no one gets hurt (since they can't see.). As to the gentlemen, find your match and when you do, you're to wait until the lights are switched back on to finally take the blind fold off of the girl.

For those of you who weren't able to find your match, I'm sorry but its game over for you! This is a game of stealth. Make sure to be quick, carful, and calm! I don't want to see anyone getting hurt! Everyone understand?"

"YEAHHH!" The crowd cheered.

"Alright, everyone put on their mask and Blindfold!"

It took about two minutes for everyone to get ready. I put on my blindfold and it wasn't completely dark. I could still see a little through the piece of cloth and also when the lights turn off, there is still going to be light since the windows in the gym are open.

"AND…BEGIN!"

Everyone began to move around. I kept moving from side to side while the other girls constantly rambled to move from one side to another. My number was taped on my shirt so the guys could have an easier time finding us.

The room was quite dim to the point where it was harder to see through the blindfolds now that the lights were cut off. The first thing I thought about was Shiki at the moment. I have got to admit, I wished he was my match. I don't know why I think that but something inside me says he's the one. I just wish I could spend more time with him.

As I continued walking around the crowd, someone grabbed my arm. Was it my match? He pulled me roughly towards him while I struggled, trying my best not to trip. I couldn't see his face since everything was happening so fast.

"H-hey!" I hesitated. "That hurts!"

Whoever this person was, he was pulling on my arm way too hard. The pulling stopped when I felt warmth surrounding my body. Two arms were wrapped around me into a hug. Out chests were touching closely as he began to silently breath calmly.

"W-who's this?" I asked.

He didn't answer.

"Ummm…" I suddenly stopped talking when I smelt a familiar scent. It smelt like cinnamon and these arms felt too familiar. They felt like Shiki's hugs…but was I dreaming?

Then he finally said something. "I found you."

My eyes widened as I recognized his voice. "Shiki…?" I slowly pulled away from his hug and took off my blindfold. I know it's against the rules to but at that critical moment, I just had to see it to believe it. His arms were still wrapped around my waist as our faces were inches away from each other.

When my folds were off, they dropped to the ground. It was really him. The mask he was wearing covered the top half of his face but what memorized me were his silver eyes. They glowed in the dim light of the gym and the mask made him look like a prince in disguise. He looked very handsome at the moment. I didn't bother pulling away. My heart just wouldn't let me. I could stare into his eyes forever if could.

We stared in each other's eyes for the next 30 seconds when he began to tighten his grip around my waist and inched closer to my face. I didn't move but allow him to proceed. He got closer and closer to where I could hear his soft breathing. My heart was racing madly as I waiting impatiently for his lips to touch mine.

I closed my eyes. We're going to kiss!

My arms slowly began to wrap around his neck as I stepped on my tippy toes. Then I could feel the tips of his lips barley touching mines and we were just seconds from doing a full make out when the lights suddenly turned on.

I flinched and immediately pushed him away. What am I doing?! I almost kissed him! This isn't good. If I let him hypnotize me anymore, I might not be able to forget about him. "I'm sorry, excuse me." I started to walk away.

"Rima wait," Shiki grabbed onto my hand and pulled me back. "Where are you going?"

I didn't look at him. I was afraid he'll see my blushing face. "Uhhh... to the ladies room."

He didn't say anything but slowly let my hand go. That was way too close…

Shiki's POV

"Okay everyone, times up! For those of you who found your match, please come to the front of the gym and receive your prize!" Coach Jefferson announced through the microphone.

I watched hopelessly while Rima walked out the gym. I missed my chance of kissing her and asking her to homecoming. Can this day get any worse?

"Shiki!" I turned to find Ichijo skipping towards me. "So, how did it go? Where's your match? Did you find her?"

I sighed one big huff. "Yes and No. My match was Rima but she ran away from me."

"You what?! Do you know how long and hard I took to plan out this-uhhh…" Ichijo stopped talking at that moment.

"Wait, what plan?" Was all of this a set up?

The blond football captain nervously scratched his head. "Well I can't hide it anymore. We planned this out so you could have another chance with Rima. I mean, I can tell you two are still into each other."

"What?" They set everything up just so that Rima and I could have some time with each other? "I can't believe this…"

"I'm really sorry I didn't tell you Shiki. It's just you guys look really happy together and you know, I just want you guys to be happy again." He shrugged while staring at the floor.

I stepped closer to my best friend and gave him a quick man hug. "Thanks bro." I smiled. "But I don't think she'll be talking to me for a while since I tried to make a move on her…"

"Wait you did what? Shiki you can't just make a move on people right when things are about to get better! You're such an idiot!"

My mouth dropped a couple of inches. "Whoa, you were the one who told me she wanted me to make the first move!"

"Oh my gosh Shiki, how dense can you get? I meant as in talking to her…"

I blinked a few times and slapped my forehead. "Damn it…"

Ichijo began to laugh. "Oh Shiki…you're just too nice."

"Well I don't know what to do anymore. I'm out of ideas. This game of getting her back is harder then I intended it to be."

"Well there's always the 'Ichijo way'." He smiled while nudging me in the shoulder.

I sarcastically laughed. "Over my dead body."

"Thank you for everyone who participated in this event! Now before you leave, I would like to announce the school we'll be going against with on Friday! It's Martin High School! Let's show those Raiders we've still got game!" Coach Jefferson punched his fist into the air as the crowd of students cheered.

My eyes widened when I heard him say 'Martin'. "What the hell? We're going against those guys?"

Ichijo nodded. "I'm afraid so, but everyone has faith in us so we can't let anyone down."

"They had faith in you guys for the past 6 years and we never seemed to beat them…EVER."

"Don't worry Shiki. Don't be too concerned. Besides, we have been training really hard!"

I sighed. "I hope so…"

Rima's POV

My heart was still racing as I leaned against the wall outside of the gym. My face was beat red as I held both of my cheeks then touched my lips.

WE ALMOST KISSED! I said in my head repeatedly. I wasn't mad at the fact he tried to kiss me, but I was somewhat happy. It at least showed he still liked me and we may have a chance? I still don't know the answer to that question.

As I stood there clutching my face with my hands, Cassidy came running out of the Gym.

"Rima, what are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be in there with the rest of the students?"

I shrugged. "Uhhh…I'm just taking a breather. It's too crammed in there anyways."

She joined me against the wall as we stared into space. "So…what happened? Did you know we set you guys up so that you and Shiki could be matched together?"

"What?" I turned to face her. "So this wasn't supposed to happen if you didn't trade cards with me?"

"Actually, none of that would have happened if Kain, Aido, Calvin, Ichijo, and I haven't set this up. But before you rage at me…I have to tell you, it was all Calvin's idea. He heard you talking about him during lunch and just thought that maybe you guys needed this alone time."

I suddenly remembered about lunch. We were talking about Shiki. I must have made him worry. I'll thank him later…

"Thanks guys." I smiled while looking at the tiled floor.

Cassy flinched as if I said something bad. "Excuse me? You're saying thank you?"

"I'm not mad girl. I'm actually really REALLY happy."

The blond beauty hugged me. "Thank Calvin for everything before you thank us."

I nodded. "I will."

Okay another long chapter! I hope it wasn't too boring for you Q A Q

Merry LATE Christmas! It's winter break for me and I finally get to type! Yay! I'm enjoying my winter break so far. It Rained, Hailed, and snowed on Christmas! Oh what joy (sarcasm)! Okay some little reminders, the school they will be competing against are Martin High School, Kaname's school. If you don't remember, that was the school Rima was complaining about in chapter 24.

What's going to happen next: It's finally Friday and everyone is pumped up! Shiki's still on the lookout for Rima and what is this…Erik's walking closer to her? What? Why? Martin VS Summit! Let the best school win!

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