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The Way Love Works. (CHPTR 2)

(Review of last chapter : In case you didn't read the last chapter, Dita and Hibiki was locked up in the old colonial storeroom while Bart was missing and Jura and the others were suspicious of his absence.)

The atmosphere of the room at that time somehow had changed. The faces of the two of them (Hibiki and Dita) was only about only a few inches from each-other. Dita was leaning to the wall with her back Hibiki was supporting his own body with both his hands. If his hands were to let go of the wall, he would collapse onto the soft and comfy of Dita's body. (Talk about Ecchi.) The both of them weren't aware that their faces were as red as..as...anything red!

"Hibiki-san? I..I feel a bit strange..." whispered a very confused Dita. Her face was blushing wildly.

Dita continued to mutter.but Hibiki didn't seem to listen to her. He was deep in his thoughts. "What am I doing?! Come on! Let go of the damn wall and get away!" He shouted in his mind.

"Hibiki?!" Dita almost shouted when Hibiki suddenly moved one of his hands to touch Dita's hair. He caressed her hair for a second then shifted to her face.

"I've never noticed how beautiful you are...." Hibiki said under a low voice. "A-re?! What am I saying!?" he shouted in his mind. It seems that Hibiki no longer has control over his body. Whatever he was doing and talking was not of his fault.

Hibiki inched his body closer and closer to Dita's. He continued to mouth words that are alien to Dita and Hibiki himself. "Dita, you are like the blue skies above. Innocent, yet beautiful. Oh, how lucky I am to be with you alone in this room."

Dita's POV

Hibiki.....what is he saying?! Is he telling me this out of his heart? I know you love me..but this isn't you! The Hibiki I know is not as bold as you!

"Get away from me, Hibiki!" I screamed. I didn't know why I said that. I liked it. I liked how Hibiki gives me attention like he does now. However..deep in my heart.something told me to get away from him. He and I are.. way too naïve to do and say this..

Hibiki's POV Wait just a minute! This is not.how I wanted this to happen..this.this is going way too fast! (Struggles in his mind to take control of his mind..) What will.what will she think of me now?........Sure, I love her, but I didn't want to continue on like this.this..this.feels wrong..

"Dita...you're body is as soft as feathers....." (Hibiki starts to hug Dita..^^ I wonder when can I see that happen in the anime series.) Come ON!! Damn it! Stop this shit! If I continue on, is she.going to hate me?! No!!! I won't let it!!!!

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"Hm..now, that's interesting." Duero said after observing the screen.

"What? What? What happened?" Jura was so anxious and excited that she fell from the couch."

It was only about 15 minutes before that they had left the storeroom but Jura was already impatient. They're taking this damn too long..she thought.

"Old Hag." Misty commented Jura.

"What did you say!? You little snotty brat! No wonder Hibiki didn't choose you over Dita!"

"Hmmph! Hibiki would've been mine if I wanted! It's just I feel sorry for poor little Dita!" Misty responded.

"Both of you! Keep quiet!" Barnette shouted. Two sets of couch pillows came flying straight to Misty and Jura. "Ouch! What did you do that for, Barnette!" the both of them sounded in a chorus. "Shut up and take a look at this."

Both Misty and Jura rushed to the monitor to take a look. "Take a hike, old hag!" Misty brushed Jura aside. "Oh shut up!" Meia's voice rung throughout the room.

" I want to watch, too. So, shut UP!" Misty and Jura silenced at once when Meia stepped into the room.

"Hai, hai Meia. You, too?" Jura asked. "You know Jura, I heard rumors that Meia's jealous at Hibiki and Dita." Misty whispered into Jura's ear.

Meia glared at the duo. "I heard that!"

"Herks..?! how did she..never mind." Misty thought. It was impossible Meia heard her voice in such a low volume.

Soon, the four of them gathered in front of the monitor to look. They watched as Hibiki continued to caress Dita's hair and face. They also heard Hibiki talked fancy. Soon, the three girls discussed

Duero motioned his hand for everyone to silence. Everyone, even Meia shut up. There was something about Duero that made everyone obeyed him. After a while, he said, "Interesting. Hibiki is not acting like himself. I've known him for a long time. It's not him to act and talk like this."

"Yeah. He doesn't know a thing about romantic speech or anything at all." Misty supported the doctor.

"Oh..this is getting fun." Jura said as Hibiki starts to edge his mouth closer to Dita's own..

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Outside, on the icy fringes of the frozen comet..Bart was carving the Ice.using his newly found skill on board of his own bangata.

Bart's POV

Okay...maybe this isn't original..but it worked for Hibiki, right? At least, I won't bring a stupid, ordinary piece of Ice to her. I'll bring her a master-piece! This WILL be the best present for her this year!

Now that I think of her, I can't take my eyes off her..that day..since that accident...I fell in love with her.she was the perfect one for me..I haven't took my eyes off her for a long time now.

But..will she accept me? I know.the last time I met her, I looked stupid. I was a stupid, awful jerk.

No, no, no! I'm a genius! I'll think of something to make up for her!

This present WILL be the best one she ever got for Christmas! I swear upon my grandfather's name!

The 'girl's POV

"Summimasen!" Huh...I sneezed again. Is somebody talking about me? Maybe It's that Bart...can't he just forget about me?

I won't forget how the first time he touched me..It was awkward.but I guess that was destiny. But this is one destiny that I won't accept! I admit after shaving his hair, he looks kinda cute.for a guy. The thing that turns me off him is that his ego is too much..and though I fight alongside men now, I don't trust them as much as I trust Hibiki and Duero..it's that simple...

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Hi again! Sorry if this chapter is too short. I'll try and make the next chapter longer