Author's Note:. yes. finally. I wrote the 3rd Chapter. anyway. just telling you that I'm a lame person. so I have some lame jokes (supposedly) in the story. my injection of humour is 0.. so bear with it. and. I'll try not to use so many short forms (

Chapter 3---- Markino and Doumiyouji

Makino's POV:

I went home and lie down on my bed. I wondered what sin I've done to get this heart problem. Any way, since I'm dying, why do I care about eating right? I was about to pick up the phone and ring for a pizza when the door bell rang. I opened the door.

'Craving for Cheese cake?' Doumyoji appeared acting like a delivery man.

'Yup, I feel like eating a dozen of cheese cakes,' I replied, joking around.

'Good, 'cause I bought cheese cake for you,' he smiled, ' aren't you inviting me in?'

'No. just kidding. Come on in,' I gesture for him to come' 'let me get the knife. Any drinks?'

' Just get me coffee. By the way, don't kill yourself with the knife,' he called out, trying to joke. So, we ate the cake and watch TV together, till it was late at night.

'Got to go now, Makino. Remember to take your medicine. Don't forget to lock the door. By the way, don't. .'

'Yes Daddy,' I interrupted.

'Hey, I'm not that all. Just call me your Brother' he joked, ' Good night little Sis'

'Good night Brother' I answered. He said the words, ' just call me your brother.' How naïve I have been. I thought perhaps we could we together. Now I know. He's just treating me like his sister. Well Makino, it's time to give up completely, I told myself. He belongs to Sakurako so I shall now try my very best to match make them together.

Sakurako's POV

'Good morning Makino, are you feeling better now?' I asked.

'Yes, I'm feeling much better now. How's yesterday's date?' Makino asked.

'Well I enjoyed it. You know that I love Doumiyouji, so I treasured those moments when he and I are alone together,' I said, dropping a hint to her that I wanted more time with Doumyoji. She got it and she flashed me a smile. Just then, Doumyoji walked towards us.

'Hi ladies,' he greeted us. ' Makino did you remembered to take your medicine last night?'

'Yes Bro. How can I forgot when I have a brother like you,' Makino answered. Then they started laughing together.

'May I know what's so funny?' I asked, quite pissed off that they are sharing a secret.

'He was acting like a father in my apartment last night,' Makino replied, still laughing. LAST NIGHT. No wonder Doumyoji left early. He went to Makino's apartment. I could feel that my face turned green with jealousy. Makino saw it and explained.

'I was ill and so he sent me a cheese cake to cheer me up. Doumyoji, are you free this afternoon? Wanna have join us for lunch?' Makino asked.

'Okay, see you gals later,' and Doumyoji walked away.

'Sakurako, I won't be going for lunch later, have a project to do. Have a good time with him,' she said, smiling. I knew that Makino would never fall for Doumyoji. She's my best friend.

'Thanks Markino,' I said happily.