The Story Of Us Chapter 6:- On A Friendly Hangout, a maid sama! fanfic

Disclaimer:- I only own the OC characters. The song used in this chap belongs to it's rightful owner.

The Story Of Us

Chapter 6:- On a friendly hangout

Being in love with each other doesn't mean that you will have to be lovers. Sometimes you just have to be friends.

Shinichi looked at the gates for the hundredth time that day, hoping that she will come. But there was no one.

He looked at his watch as he yawned. It was still early, moreover, it was weekend. But he had practice for the upcoming competition in which their band was participating. Since they were practicing extra, he hoped that she will come but considering the fact that she hasn't turned up the last two days, it was just a possibility.

Suddenly, he heard the doors open, his head turned to the door only to be disappointed. It was Takashi, their drummer.

"Hey, Usui, you are early." He said and went in when Shinichi gave him a smile.

One after another, all the members came in and the only remaining person was her.

Shinichi sighed, looks like, she wasn't going to come after all. He turned to go in when he heard the doors to open. Again. It was probably her, finally, after 2 days, after the day on the rooftop.

He turned, slowly, fearing that she will again disappear if she sees him. When he turned, he stopped. There she was, standing with her own elegance with a bag slung over her shoulder.

Yui noticed him, somehow she knew she would see him and was prepared to slap him if he tried something funny.

She took a deep breath and walked in. Much to her surprise, he didn't say anything when she walked past him but after a while she thought she heard an apology.

Yui turned, "Excuse me?"

Shinichi also turned so that they were now facing each other, "I said I am sorry." He noticed that her brows ceased in confusion or maybe in…annoyance. He wasn't sure.

"What for?" She asked.

"For…um…what happened in the roof top." He murmured but loud enough for her to hear, "I was not myself that day. You looked…so sad and I couldn't control myself but what I said was really true. I mean…I really like you but it really isn't only for your looks. I like your personality and I know that really wasn't the right way to tell you that. I have always wanted to tell you that but you didn't come the past two days and I was so worried that you will avoid me. So, I am really sorry." He finished in one breath as if he was practicing the whole speech repeatedly. He took a deep breath as soon as he finished and noticed her indifferent expression.

"I was absent because my mom had caught a cold and I was looking after her." She answered after a minute or so.

"Oh."

Yui frowned.

"Don't frown."

Yui looked at him while her frown deepened.

"You don't look good while doing that." Shinichi said as he walked towards her. He stopped in front of her but maintained a good distance between them. "You look good while smiling." He said with soft eyes and a small smile playing on his lips.

Out of instinct, Yui took a step back, her eyes wide. She looked away and turned, "Who do you think you are? You have no right to tell me that." She said and went in frowning leaving a smirking boy behind."

By now, she knew, his smile was very dangerous for her.

:::

Disturbed.

That would be Ryuu's state of mind right now. Why? Because everything was going wrong in his life. First, Emi was avoiding him, like, whenever he would smile at her, she would look away or whenever he would try to approach her, she would change her way or make an excuse to run off. It was very frustrating when he had tried million times to talk with her. Secondly, when he (accidently) asked his mother about what to do about it, she smacked him on his head saying it was a ridiculous way to say someone that he likes her, when he isn't even sure of her feelings and then started teasing him whenever she got the chance. And last but not the least, Yui was absent for the last two days and he had to do all his and her works alone which means double work.

He let out a frustrated breath and looked up at the sky. It was a nice morning. Everything was so peaceful, everything except his mind. Suddenly, he noticed he was at that park where he had first met her on that night. Ever since the first meeting, he had to admit that she was really a beauty but he wasn't one of those who judges a book by its cover. So, he waited and befriended with her and her friendly attitude was really something, something he don't have. But that 'I like you' part was really unexpected. He didn't even know it before he had said it. So, now the question was, what should he do?

He stopped in front of the park. Since it was Sunday and it was a little past after the breakfast time so some kids were playing in the park. He smiled at the sight. He remembered when he used to come here with Yui in the past. They would play all day until his mother would come to fetch them. His smile widened at the thought, no knowing the effect it was having to the passing ladies.

Ryuu turned his eyes to the bench where Emi was sitting on that night, his eyes widened.

She was there, writing something on her notebook from a book, most probably, from the book she had borrowed from the library, oblivious to the fact that someone was watching her intently.

This is your chance, he thought and slowly walked towards her.

:::

Emi noticed the book and then looked at her notebook. She sighed. She had again written the spelling wrong. It was really tough, maybe for not other students but at least tough for her. After reading all her life in England, she literally didn't have a clue about who those persons were, let alone what they did.

"Damn it." She cursed under her breath.

Was it her imagination or somebody just chuckled?

Maybe yes.

"You know, cursing the innocent book would not help."

Uh-oh. Maybe no. Wait…she knew the voice, it was…

She looked up and she was…right.

Because I think I like you, she remembered his words.

We are a noble family, we don't mix with commoners, and she remembered her father's words.

"What are you doing here?" She asked, suddenly her voice cold.

Ryuu flinched slightly at her tone but maintained his smile, "I think, it's governor's property."

Emi looked down and started packing her things before getting up and going towards the exit.

"Please don't go." But his pleading made her stop. She gulped. He was making this hard. Why couldn't he understand that she was doing this for him?

"What?" She asked, her tone indifferent but she couldn't see the hurtful expression on his face because she had her back towards him.

"Look, I don't want to end our friendship." He said in a soft tone while carefully choosing his words.

"So?"

"So, forget whatever I said that day."

This made her turn, confusion written all over face.

Noticing this, he continued, "If it effects our friendship, then I will never utter a word about it, if that's what you wish."

His hurt tone didn't go unnoticed by her and it was hurting her too but she had to maintain her façade. She wasn't blind. She liked Ryuu too but it was better this way. Being 'just friends' were good for both of them. But this was hard, it was so fucking hard that she chose to ignore him. But how she ignore him when he is using those sad eyes and tones on her, not knowing what kind of effect it had on her.

"Okay, never ever talk about it again." She said, her tone back to normal with a little bit of sadness mixed with it which wasn't -sadly- noticed by him.

Ryuu nodded, "Okay." He extended his hand and Emi shook it, "just friends." They both said, more like saying to themselves instead of saying to each other.

:::

"How the hell did I end up with you?"

Shinichi only chuckled. It was funny to see the fuming girl beside him. He remembered their practice, which was the best practice ever (because for the first time Yui joined them since he had entered the band), and the fact that they were singing a duet song. Then the teacher proposed that they should go on a supposed 'date' to work on their 'chemistry' which was needed strongly to sing that song. So here they were, in the town carnival…

"Because the teacher said so." He said, as a matter of fact.

Yui sighed. He was right. It was true that the teacher had proposed it to them and since it was the teacher, she couldn't say no but still, it was kind of awkward.

"Look-" She said as she stopped making him stop too, "-this is not a date. It's-"

"A supposed date." He cut her.

"Yeah, that. It's just a friendly hangout. Nothing more; nothing less." She clarified.

But much to her surprise, his eyes lit up and he smirked. "Why are you smirking?" She asked a little dumbfounded.

Shinichi's smirk soon turned into a grin as he said, "Because you said 'nothing less' which means you already consider me as a friend."

She stared at him, quite astonished, "You are quite optimistic."

He looked sown and smiled showing his perfect teeth, "I have been told that."

"…And annoying too."

His smile vanished and he looked at her direction to see that she had already started walking, "Hey, wait!" he called out but she didn't stop. So, he ran to catch up.

"You shouldn't ditch your partner." He said when he caught up with her but she just ignored him.

Soon the duo was standing in front of the entrance, not noticing the eyes that were on them as they were surprised to see the grandness of the carnival.

"Wow" They both said before looking at each other and going in.

"Let's go to the bumping cars." Shinichi said as soon as they entered and Yui didn't had time to protest as he caught her hand and took her towards it.

:::

"You did it right."

"Really?"

Ryuu smiled at her child like behavior, "Yes."

"Yes!" She screamed as she threw her arms up in the air, like she have accomplished something.

"But you are an awesome teacher." She admitted.

His eye's enlarged a bit but he quickly recovered, "Thanks."

"So, what is your next plan?" he asked. Emi looked at him, frowning.

"I mean, you aren't going to spend the whole weekend here reading, are you?"

Emi laughed. How he had missed that laugh!

"No you idiot." She said, "But I don't have any plans though."

Ryuu looked ahead and thought for a little moment before smiling, "That's good."

"huh?"

He looked at her, "Want to go to the town carnival with me?" He asked but then added, "Only as friends."

Emi stared at him and when he was mentally preparing that she will refuse, she suddenly said okay.

"What?" He asked, not believing his ears.

"What?" Yui asked so too, "I said okay."

Ryuu nodded, "I see."

"So, can we go? I am quite excited."

He chuckled, "Sure, why not."

Both of them got up before walking to their destination. He, leading the way and she, was following him.

"Are you afraid of heights?"

Emi frowned a little, "Why ask?" Then she gasped, "Don't tell me you are planning to push me from a high spot."

Ryuu stared at her for a moment before bursting into laughter. She laughed too.

"Of course not." He said between his laughter. "Okay you don't have to answer it."

"No."

"That's good."

"Now, what's good?"

He looked at her, "Because my mom will be there at the carnival as you know there is also an assembly going on. She is going to give a lecture on our financial condition. But that place where this assembly is going on a little high and I wanted you to meet her. So, I asked you."

She smiled. Being able to talk with him was so good, "What's the name of your mother."

"Ayuzawa Misaki."

She stopped.

"Why did you stop?" He asked, bewildered.

"Ayuzawa Misaki as in the demon prez who changed Seika."

"Well yeah, but she isn't-"

"Oh my god, I wanna meet her!"

:::

"I am never going on that again." Yui declared as they came down from the rollercoaster.

"Why? That was fun." Shinichi said while smiling.

"Fun?! My head's spinning!" She exclaimed.

"Wanna lean on?"

"Wanna taste my punch?"

He chuckled.

"Sir, Please…"

Both their eyes turned to the source of the voice. It was a girl, a little girl to be exact. She was wearing a frock which wasn't really in a very good condition and it was dirty. She had puffy red eyes, meaning that she was crying. But the guy she was pleading looked at her with disgust and pushed causing the little girl to fall on the hard ground.

Yui gasped and before she could go forward Shinichi was there, in a blink of an eye. She noticed the surroundings but the one who pushed her was already gone. She quickly ran towards them.

"Hey, little girl, you okay?" She asked.

"She is hurt." Shinichi answered as the girl had a dazed expression on his face.

Yui looked at bleeding leg and her eyes widened, "Wait, I have a band-aide."

"My mom's going to die."

Both teen's eyes widened.

"What?" Yui asked.

"The doctor said, if I don't give her any medicines immediately, she will die but we don't have any money." She said as tears ran down her face but much to the girls' surprise, she was pulled into a hug.

"Don't worry, she will not die. Mom's aren't meant to die." Shinichi whispered, into the little girl's ear as he patted her head. Soon he released her saying, "What's your name?"

"Suzu."

He smiled his charming smile, "You have such a beautiful name, Suzu." Then he looked at Yui, who was watching them all along, "Yui, stay with her. I'll be back in a second."

Before she could even say, 'where are you going?', he was already out of sight. Yui sighed. This guy was unbelievable. She looked at Suzu, who was looking as surprised as her, and knelt down in front of her, "Don't worry, that brother will surely do something."

Suzu looked at her, "Why are you helping me? The other guy's didn't even look at me."

Yui smiled and put the band aide on her bleeding knee. "That is because we are not like him and I love my mom a lot."

"Yes, she is right." Both of them turned towards Shinichi who was really back in some seconds. "And I am helping you because I know the importance of a mother."

He knelt down, "So, now we are helping you to collect money."

Suzu frowned, "But nobody's giving."

He smiled which somehow reassured the girls. "Just wait and watch."

Yui watched him curiously as he slowly stood up, smirking and then he showed a case to them and he pulled out a guitar. Yui gasped, "Where did you get that?"

"I rented it." He said as he made his way in front of them. He put on guitar and placed a handkerchief in front of him and…

If I got locked away
And we lost it all today
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn't be strong
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?

Right about now
If I judge for life, man, would you stay by my side?
Or is you gonna say goodbye?
Can you tell me right now?
If I couldn't buy you the fancy things in life
Shawty, would it be alright
Come on show me that you down
Now tell me would you really ride for me
Baby tell me would you die for me
Would you spend your whole life with me
Would you be there to always hold me down
Tell me would you really cry for me
Baby don't lie to me
If I didn't have anything
I wanna know would you stick around

If I got locked away
And we lost it all today
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn't be strong
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?

Let's get it down
All I wanna is somebody who really don't need much
A girl that I know I can trust
To be there when money low
If I did not have nothing else to give but love
Would that even be enough
Gal, me need to know
Now tell me would you really ride for me
Baby tell me would you die for me
Would you spend your whole life with me
Would you be there to always hold me down
Tell me would you really cry for me
Baby don't lie to me
If I didn't have anything
I wanna know would you stick around

Tell me tell me would you want me
Tell me tell me would you call me
If you knew I wasn't balling
Cause I need girl who's always by my side
Tell me tell me do you need me
Tell me tell me do you love me
Or is it just tryna play me
Cause I need a girl to hold me down for life

If I got locked away
And we lost it all today
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?
If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn't be strong
Tell me honestly would you still love me the same?

Yui looked at him amused. He went as far as begging for a stranger he just met…Morever there was a crowd around them, attracted by his super charming voice which wasn't any less than a professional, in fact it was better and the way he poured his feelings in the song was amazing. As he finished, people clapped for him and most of people standing here came forward themselves to donate.

Soon, the little handkerchief was full of money. But what amused Yui more was, he bowed to every man who donated and the smile was always on his face.

After a while, he came back and knelt down in front of a wide eyed Suzu and handed her the money, "I think that's enough,"

"The little girl laughed and fresh tears also came out of her eyes. "I…you…thanks."

"Hey, don't cry." He said as he wiped her tears, "Promise me to stand by your mother all the time."

She nodded.

"Promise me, that you will always look after her like this."

She nodded.

He smiled, "Now, that a good girl. Here, take this…" She looked up to see a chocolate in front her. She looked at Shinichi who told her to take it and patted her head.

She slowly stood up and kissed him on the cheek, "You are my prince in shining armor."

Shinichi laughed, "Oh my god, I feel so happy."

Suzu laughed too. Soon, he handed her the chocolate and bid her goodbye.

He looked back to see Yui was watching him with a blank expression. He went to her but her expression didn't change. He clapped in front of her, making her come out of her daydream.

"Hey, don't get upset. I can be your prince in shining armor too." He teased and smirked when her eyes widened.

"Dream on!"

"But you are the dreaming…"

"Shut up!"

He chuckled.

"Don't you chuckle!" She exclaimed.

"By the way, I want to go the assembly."

He frowned, "Why?"

Yui sighed, "I want to meet someone."

"Who?"

"Ayuzawa Misaki."

"Who?!"

:::

A whole clapped for the awesome speech which was delivered by the top professor of Japan. Some even stood up while clapping. Misaki only smiled and bowed to the crowd before going down.

Soon, she was in the rest room where some people congratulated her but she wasn't the person to like all those attentions so she went out of the room and walked towards the way of her house…

"That was an awesome speech." A deep, old voice said which made her frown and turn, only to be surprised to death.

Her eyes widened so much that she thought that it will come out, "D-Dr. J-James?"

The old man smiled, "So you remember me, Misaki."

"How…why…I…" She was at a loss of words.

"I am also here for the assembly." He answered the unheard question.

"I see." Misaki looked down. For a moment nobody talked.

"Misaki, listen, Tak-"

"Please!" She exclaimed, "Doctor, don't utter that name. I despise even the sound of it."

"Misaki, he…"

"Mom?" Her eyes widened at the voice. She looked at Ryuu who was standing with a confused expression on.

The doctor who looked at the boy but his eyes widened at the sight of the girl beside him, Emi?

"Doctor?" This time both of them looked at their right. The doctor frowned, "Shinichi?"

Misaki looked at the boy she had met some days ago.

Shinichi looked at the lady who had helped him.

The doctor looked at Emi whose father is his cousin.

Ryuu and Yui looked at each other, confused what was going on.

So, I had to stop here. Do tell me your thoughts guys. It will really help me.

by the way, I just listened to this song today and fell in love with it. It's really very good. If you havent listened to it, I suggest you too. R. City and Adam Levine did an awesome job. :)

So, thanks for reading and reviewing!

until next time...