This chapter is 'gazing into each other's eyes.' If you didn't expect this to be a staring contest, well, I'm predictable so you probably did. I hope it's still entertaining regardless. xD Also, super early chapter is super early. Because I might not be on later to post it, haha. It's technically Friday though, in my timezone... Anyway, enjoy! (Mildly nsfw at the very end.) (Well, is that warning even necessary? I mean, the fic is rated M. If you aren't ready to read smut why would you click a M rated story...)

"Hey, You blinked."

"I did not."

Ryoga had walked in on Yuuma and Vector, inches from each other's faces. Both looked really determined, with brows furred and eyes squinted. He had returned to the classroom because the two were on cleaning duty today, and they had said they'd meet the others outside when they were done. It had been nearly 30 minutes. The classroom looked clean, but the two of them were still here.

"Can you two get a room?" Neither took their eyes off each other. Vector cracked a grin though.

"Sure, after we're done here. Be a dear and go book it for us, or should you leave the booking to Durbe?" Yuuma couldn't help it and he laughed. Vector let out a whoop and Ryoga rolled his eyes.

"That was cheating, there was no talking allowed!" Yuuma whined. He looked at Shark with a pout. "He cheated, right?"

"...Cheated at what, exactly?" Yuuma grinned.

"A staring contest! It started when he wouldn't stop buggin' me about geese and-"

"I don't care." Ryoga cut Yuuma off. "Just don't hurt yourselves staring to hard." Yuuma looked surprised.

"You can do that?!" Vector was snickering.

"Hey, Nasch! Come over here and judge for us! Yuuma keeps saying I'm cheating!"

"I wouldn't doubt that you are." Regardless, Shark sat down. "Go, I don't have all day."

Yuuma smiled and thanked him before whipping his head back to Vector with a look of determination.

Their eyes locked. Vector had widened his eyes like an owl, piercing Yuuma's eyes. Yuuma didn't doubt that Vector could probably out-stare him, he did all kinds of weird things with his eyes. (Sargasso flashbacks -Yuuma shuddered slightly.)

Who had purple eyes? It was like- not lavender exactly. Like a roasted lavender color. Would lavender roast, or would it just catch on fire? Yuuma was wondering about a plant when he was supposed to be focusing on not blinking.

The point was, Yuuma thought Vector's eyes were pretty. Maybe pretty wasn't quite the word. Alluring. That fit better. A hint of danger, mystery, and yet still pulling you in, almost invitingly. Yuuma didn't want to lose to Vector and his alluring eyes. They had made a bet before this, in the midst of arguing about geese and whether or not they were evil,

(how had they gotten on that topic? Birds didn't like Vector. He said they never blinked, and had creepy eyes, and Yuuma had said 'Well so do you'- anyway )

...and Yuuma wasn't about to do that for Vector. Well, he had before, but it was Vector's turn!

On the other side of the table, Vector was comparing Yuuma's eyes to a summer day in his head. No, just kidding. He was really thinking something along the lines of 'Red eyes? I mean, mine are purple but wow.' He also vaguely wondered if his eyes looked bruised at all. Or just his face in general.

Today had been a bad day, he had gotten chased around by some dumb geese. He had never seen a creature so evil- More evil than Don Thousand probably. More evil than himself. They had red blood-shot eyes, and they had teeth. Birds with teeth. The teeth were on their tongues. He wasn't going to start on their horrible noise, it sounded like a cross between a car horn honking and a hundred infants screaming. They had for some reason gotten the idea in their dumb bird brains that he was going to feed them. He didn't, and they got really mad. And chased him. And pecked him, everywhere.

Yuuma's eyes, though. It wasn't that tacky crayon fire truck red, it was more of the color of Barian gems. Shiny, Burgundy eyes that were sparkling with excitement. Ah, he though he'd win the bet didn't he? Yuuma really had no idea, Vector had gone hours without blinking at a time. Not because he wanted to, but because he was paranoid that if he blinked someone would sneak attack him.

And Vector had no idea that Yuuma had practiced with Astral, who didn't need to blink in the first place at all. Nasch was just getting bored of watching the two stare at each other. It had been almost five minutes, and neither looked like they were going to give up. They were persistent, he'd give them that.

And someone blinked. That someone was Vector. But he hadn't exactly blinked. No, Vector had closed one eye, winking at Yuuma. Then he opened it again, and winked with the other. Yuuma's mouth hung open.

"Shark! Wasn't that cheating?!" Nasch really didn't know what to say. Vector technically didn't blink, because blinking was closing both eyes at once. But he wanted to have this thing over as soon as possible.

"Vector, that was cheating. Yuuma wins." Yuuma cheered and Vector gasped.

"What?! That was not cheating, I winked! Not blinked!"

"Don't be a sore loser!" Yuuma grinned and pulled Vector away from Nasch, exiting the class with a wave. "We were already done with cleaning, so we're heading off now! Thanks for judging for us, Shark!"

When Shark had heard low moans coming from a janitor's closet, he had pretended not to notice. And Vector for once, didn't really mind being on the giving end if he could see Yuuma make that kind of expression, and hear those noises.

Yes, they did have a staring contest to determine who would give a blowjob. At this point I don't have shame at all.

Anyway, thank you for your kind reviews! And following, favoriting, and just reading. This is chapter 25...I only have 5 chapters left...I'm really in shock I've gotten this far, because I'm extremely lazy. It's because people have been nothing but kind and supportive. Thank you again :')

Tomorrow is 'Getting married'! Oh, I'm exited for that. I love weddings. Very cute, very fluffy. That's what to expect. c: