DEAR READERS:
If you love 'Love Hina' and love heart-warming stories, this is the story for you! I have added a new character as Shinobu's crush, and his name is Senji Shimitsu. If you want to see what he look like. well I drew him and if you feel like seeing him just send me an e-mail (senzen_xlr8@hotmail.com), and I can send a copy of him to you. But please on the subject write (I demand to see senji!) so that I know that it is not junk mail. Meanwhile have a read and tell me what you think! I hope that you like it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina or any of its characters.
~LOVE SHINOBU
Sorry it took so long! I had my yearly examinations lately and I've been partying quite a bit after that. But here it is... Chapter two!
CHAPTER TWO- A NEW BEGINNING
It was a new day and Shinobu got up extra early from a good night's sleep. She stretched in bed and got up to open her curtain. Golden rays entered her room and it was so penetrating that she shielded her eyes from the intense light. She could hear birds singing in the distance and the smell of fresh flowers filled the air as she opened her windows. The cool air was refreshing and she stood in place for a while for the sun to gradually warm her skin once more. A smile appeared on her face as she closed her eyes to enjoy the moment.
But soon, Shinobu packed her school bag, washed her face and went downstairs to cook breakfast. She cracked an egg which fizzed as it came in contact with the non-stick frying pan and placed in a piece of beacon. The room was filled with the aroma of her cooking and momentarily, it woke up the sleeping residents of Hinata sou.
Motoko was the first to come into the kitchen. She stretched out her arms to recover from an exhausting night's of study. "Good morning Shinobu! It seems that you are cheerful this morning."
Shinobu looked at Motoko who had black rings around her eyes. "Yes I am. It is a wonderful new day. Can I get you a cup of coffee?"
Motoko gave a long yawn while scratching her arms. "Yes. That will be much appreciated. Oh bye the way Shinobu. How's school?"
"Well. it is interesting." Shinobu said while trying to hide her blush. Motoko looked at Shinobu with a puzzled expression. "Do you have a boy friend Shinobu" She asked in a suspicious tone (Motoko's been writing love novels for quite a while now, she is not as naive as she used to be!).
Shinobu went quiet for a while. "What makes you say that?"
Motoko gave a wink. "Judging by the way you blush, it is just too easy to work out!. So how is he? Is he tall? Handsome? Strong?"
"Umm." Shinobu's face had turned crimson. "I don't know. He is strong. well, he did break a soccer ball when he kicked it. And anyway he is not my boy friend."
"Hmm. not bad. Are you giving up on Keitaro Shinobu?"
"No. He is just someone who is sitting with me in art. That is all."
"So he is a boy friend then. Okay. But tell me if things get out of hand. I'll cut him down to size for you."
Shinobu handed Motoko her coffee. Motoko took a sip and let out a long sigh of satisfaction. "Thankyou Shinobu. It is nice to have a cup of hot coffee after a night's study. Look after yourself."
Soon all the other residents came for breakfast just as Shinobu left for school. She cheerfully brushed her teeth, ran down the stairs and quickly boarded the first tram to her school.
* * *
Shinobu waited eagerly for Senji to arrive to art class. The class was noisy as usual and the teacher was not bothering to intervene. Shinobu held on to the DVD tightly on her lap. But soon enough Senji walked into class and Shinobu's heart beat accelerated. She was overjoyed and was just about to call his name when she saw that he was talking to a girl. Shinobu sat back, silenced with what she saw. Cold sweat dropped from her forehead as her smile disappeared entirely.
"Alright. I'll talk to you later." Senji finished talking to the girls and proceeded to Shinobu's table and greeted her warmly. "Hi. Good afternoon." "Hi." Shinobu said with a quiet voice. Senji sat down and quickly unpacked his books. He pulled out another DVD and handed it to Shinobu. "Here. This is disc two of 'Tears of a Prince'. There are about eight all-together. Did you manage to watch the first one?"
Shinobu was silent for a while. "Well no. I don't own a DVD player and well. I have friends but they are not the ones who you get to watch movies with." Shinobu swallowed, as she could not believe what she had told Senji. She knew that her reply was just like a self-invitation and she kicked herself mentally for being so forward. Biting her lower lip, she eagerly waited for Senji's reply.
"That is too bad." Senji paused a short while and gave a quiet sigh. "Umm. If you really want to. You can watch it with me. That is if you really want to." Senji started to blush and began to rub the back of his head.
"I would love to." Shinobu said quickly. Senji smiled "Wow that is great. umm I mean umm." Senji paused to think again which made Shinobu's heart race fearing that she maybe rejected. "It is a rather long series, so do you mind if it takes an entire day?"
Shinobu relaxed. "No. I wouldn't mind."
"Then it is settled. How's about Saturday at my place? I can order some Chinese food."
"No. you don't have to order anything. I'll cook for you. Anyway. Saturday sounds fine"
* * *
Shinobu happily made her way to the train station. It was a warm Saturday noon and she was going to meet Senji at a grocery store near his place. The sun shone through the windows of the train making the view outside wizz past with a tail. She sat with her hands on her lap which was covered by a light yellow, silky material. She had almost stayed up all night picking what to wear, and the dress she had on was the best of them all. After looking at Senji's possessions, they where mostly yellow in colour and so the dress was perfect for the occasion. Thinking about it only made her blush and she smiled in order to try and hide it.
The train soon arrived at her destination and she stepped out of its doors. Looking at her watch, she was half an hour early. Shinobu was not put off by the time, she still power walked to the grocery shop she was to meet Senji in. She eagerly waited for Senji at the entrance, but he was nowhere to be seen. After five minutes of waiting, she thought that she might as well wait for him inside, so she walked through the doors of the store.
The sudden cool air from the air-conditioning systems gave her goosebumps which made her shiver. But suddenly two hands gently grabbed her waist, dramatically increasing the sensation she had already felt. "EEEEKKKK!"
People from the street as well as within the store stared at Shinobu and her attacker. She quickly spun around to see the embarrassed looking Senji whose face had turned bright red from everyone's curious stares. "Senji! Don't scare me like that!" Shinobu laughed awkwardly.
Senji smiled back with an equal amount of uneasiness. "Sorry."
* * *
After purchasing the groceries, the two new friends proceeded to Senji's apartment (room 306). When the room was opened, Shinobu's sense of smell suddenly activated. The entire room was filled with the smell of Senji that she had enjoyed so. Senji looked at Shinobu who was obviously trying to pick up a smell or something. He panicked and blushed in embarrassment.
"Sorry. I forgot to open my windows this morning. The room is getting to smell quite strong." He quickly went to open a few windows but Shinobu stopped him. "Don't worry. I like it this way." Both of them blushed like crazy after realising that they were staring into each other's eyes, alone and in the same room. Silence kicked in between them which was disturbing to both.
"Hey. umm. had lunch yet?" Senji said quickly.
"No. not yet."
"I though we where going to have dinner together. not lunch. My folks are out on a business trip so I'll have to order something or you'll have to suffer if you taste my cooking."
"Oh it can't be that bad!"
"Really? How's about soy sauce soup and plain steamed bread?" Senji said as he held onto a half-used bottle of soy sauce and a packet of frozen steam buns.
"Okay that is a little bit different. But I can cook for you now."
"No. I'd rather enjoy your cooking tonight. My parents are always off on business trips, it gets lonely at night when I have to cook that awful slop to eat."
Shinobu was silent for a while as she remembered her parents. A tear dropped from Shinobu's eyes.
"Shinobu? Did I say something wrong?"
"No. No I just thought of something. That is all."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I am sure. Now lets get something or I'll just start cooking!"
"I'll be on it right away."
* * *
The hours flew by as they watched the entire series of 'Tears of a Prince'. In the end, both Senji and Shinobu settled for some junk food and spent the entire afternoon in Senji's lounge. After it was dark, there was just one last episode to watch. However they both agreed that it was about time they had dinner.
Shinobu cooked up many dishes and Senji helped her with the cutting up. He was very skilled with the knife and managed to chop everything up almost as fast a Motoko (in her golden years). Shinobu asked him how he could do what he does and he just gave her a simple answer. "I learn Kendo."
Soon the food has been cooked and they sat at the table which was filled with delicious dishes. "Itadakimasu!" Both of they started eating. "Wow Shinobu! This is the best warm meal I've had in years! Where did you learn to cook sooooo well?!" Senji said while still trying to swallow his food.
"Well. I live at a girl's dormitory and well. I have to cook for everyone there." Shinobu said while she blushed as Senji complimented her on her cooking. "Girl's dormitory?"
"Yes I have to live there. because. well. my parents."
Senji looked up and unwillingly put down his rice bowl and wiped his mouth with a tissue. He was eager to listen but he knew that she was finding it hard to tell him something. "Shinobu. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
Shinobu's heart ached at that very moment which made tears quickly engulf her eyes as she thought about her parents. She cradled her face in her hands and tried her best to keep her tears back. "Shinobu I am sorry!"
"No. it is not your fault. it." Shinobu's last words made her lose the focus and control she had, and soon she started to cry when all of the bad memories from her past came to her. Tears dropped from her face while she tried to keep them from dripping down.
'Damn it! I shouldn't have asked her why she's in a dormitory. But why would she go to a dormitory unless, something happened with her parents! If I am right then.' Senji quickly got up and walked over to Shinobu. Slowly, he urged her to stand and embraced her. 'I hope I am not being to forward.'
"Is it okay if I do this?" Senji asked as Shinobu wrapped her arms around him. "Yes."
The embrace was enchanting for the both of them. The warm feeling seemed to have spread from the heart to the rest of the body giving them it a comforting effect. Shinobu soon forgot those bad memories and only let her feeing intermingle between happiness and comfort. "I am sorry Shinobu."
"No it is not your fault at all. I am just such bad company, turning a happy day into such a miserable one. I am the one who should apologise not you."
"No Shinobu. It was fun having you around. Your presence here has made me feel less lonely. And your cooking. well it is the best I've ever tasted. Please cheer up! Enjoy life and the excellent food you have prepared. We still have plenty of time, let's enjoy this day while it still lasts and before it gets cold."
"Yes." Shinobu quickly wiped away her tears and gave Senji a warm smile. "Thankyou."
The both of them enjoyed dinner and finished watching the anime series. It had a rather sad ending and Shinobu cried through the last theme song. Shinobu stretched as the lights were turned back on and looked at the clock on the wall. It read nine thirty, it was already getting a bit later than she had expected.
"Hmmm. Look at the time. It is late! I'd better call a taxi to take you straight home!" Senji said after picking up the phone.
"No. Don't go into to too much trouble. I can catch a train home."
Senji put down the phone and looked at Shinobu. "At this hour? You may get robbed!" He got his wallet and looked inside. He only had enough for two train tickets. "Damn! I forgot to withdraw some money from my account after we got the groceries this afternoon. Looks like I can't get a taxi."
Shinobu had already got her handbag and was ready to leave. "Don't worry about it. Everything will be fine."
"No. I think we better play it safe." Senji shoved the wallet into his pocket, gabbed his keys and coat. "I'll come with you. Unless if you really hate my company."
* * *
In the end, Shinobu let Senji walk her home. It was a moderate walk to the nearest train station and Shinobu held on to Senji's arm as they made their way down the brightly lit streets of the of the shops that they had to pass. There where quite a few people up and about at that hour which made the street seem like a parade. Frequently both of them had stared into windows of shops and restaurants and talked about what they may do the next time they have a day to themselves.
The cool air made Shinobu shiver and Senji quickly gave her his coat to wear. It was a little bit large for her, but it provided her with warmth. Shinobu huddled up close to Senji to provide him with some of the warmth she was having (which made them look like a cute couple) as they approached the station.
The train ride was long and tedious but they enjoyed every minute of each other's company in the enclosed space of the passenger carriage. Shinobu dosed off on trip and leant against Senji who had wrapped an arm around her. They had almost missed their stop, but was lucky that Shinobu had heard the announcement.
They walked quickly to Hinata Sou. It was a short walk to reach the dormitory and the steps which led to the top seemed eerie in the darkness. But when they reached the top, a magnificently lit building shone as if in a holy light, welcoming them as they approached.
"I had fun today. Let's do it again real soon." Shinobu said while blushing as she reluctantly let go of Senji's hand. She quickly took off his coat and felt the cool air which made her shiver. "Yes that will be swell! You'd better go in quickly or you may catch a cold."
Shinobu smiled as she heard his words of consideration and quickly she gave him a one last embrace. "Thankyou for caring. You are as nice as my sempai."
"Sempai?"
"Yes. Someone who I had looked up to for many years now." She let go of Senji and smiled happily as she took out her keys. "I'll give you a call tomorrow. Good night."
"Good night."
Before Shinobu had the chance to put the key into the keyhole, the door opened and out came Motoko with a pair of specs (thick lenses) with a book in her hand. "Good to see you back Shinobu. You're a little bit late. we were worried. Now. I take it that your date was a good one?"
"Motoko Sempai!. (whisper) Quit teasing me!" Motoko laughed mischievously as se patted Shinobu on the head. "Sorry Shinobu chan."
"Aoyama Motoko? Wow! It is you! I didn't recognise you with those specs on."
"SHIMITSU?!" Motoko quickly stumbled and pulled out a wooden sword. "How dare you show your face here? I challenge you to a duel!"
END OF CHAPTER
HEY WANT TO SEE WHAT SENJI LOOKS LIKE? READ DEAR READERS FOR DETAILS
If you love 'Love Hina' and love heart-warming stories, this is the story for you! I have added a new character as Shinobu's crush, and his name is Senji Shimitsu. If you want to see what he look like. well I drew him and if you feel like seeing him just send me an e-mail (senzen_xlr8@hotmail.com), and I can send a copy of him to you. But please on the subject write (I demand to see senji!) so that I know that it is not junk mail. Meanwhile have a read and tell me what you think! I hope that you like it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Love Hina or any of its characters.
~LOVE SHINOBU
Sorry it took so long! I had my yearly examinations lately and I've been partying quite a bit after that. But here it is... Chapter two!
CHAPTER TWO- A NEW BEGINNING
It was a new day and Shinobu got up extra early from a good night's sleep. She stretched in bed and got up to open her curtain. Golden rays entered her room and it was so penetrating that she shielded her eyes from the intense light. She could hear birds singing in the distance and the smell of fresh flowers filled the air as she opened her windows. The cool air was refreshing and she stood in place for a while for the sun to gradually warm her skin once more. A smile appeared on her face as she closed her eyes to enjoy the moment.
But soon, Shinobu packed her school bag, washed her face and went downstairs to cook breakfast. She cracked an egg which fizzed as it came in contact with the non-stick frying pan and placed in a piece of beacon. The room was filled with the aroma of her cooking and momentarily, it woke up the sleeping residents of Hinata sou.
Motoko was the first to come into the kitchen. She stretched out her arms to recover from an exhausting night's of study. "Good morning Shinobu! It seems that you are cheerful this morning."
Shinobu looked at Motoko who had black rings around her eyes. "Yes I am. It is a wonderful new day. Can I get you a cup of coffee?"
Motoko gave a long yawn while scratching her arms. "Yes. That will be much appreciated. Oh bye the way Shinobu. How's school?"
"Well. it is interesting." Shinobu said while trying to hide her blush. Motoko looked at Shinobu with a puzzled expression. "Do you have a boy friend Shinobu" She asked in a suspicious tone (Motoko's been writing love novels for quite a while now, she is not as naive as she used to be!).
Shinobu went quiet for a while. "What makes you say that?"
Motoko gave a wink. "Judging by the way you blush, it is just too easy to work out!. So how is he? Is he tall? Handsome? Strong?"
"Umm." Shinobu's face had turned crimson. "I don't know. He is strong. well, he did break a soccer ball when he kicked it. And anyway he is not my boy friend."
"Hmm. not bad. Are you giving up on Keitaro Shinobu?"
"No. He is just someone who is sitting with me in art. That is all."
"So he is a boy friend then. Okay. But tell me if things get out of hand. I'll cut him down to size for you."
Shinobu handed Motoko her coffee. Motoko took a sip and let out a long sigh of satisfaction. "Thankyou Shinobu. It is nice to have a cup of hot coffee after a night's study. Look after yourself."
Soon all the other residents came for breakfast just as Shinobu left for school. She cheerfully brushed her teeth, ran down the stairs and quickly boarded the first tram to her school.
* * *
Shinobu waited eagerly for Senji to arrive to art class. The class was noisy as usual and the teacher was not bothering to intervene. Shinobu held on to the DVD tightly on her lap. But soon enough Senji walked into class and Shinobu's heart beat accelerated. She was overjoyed and was just about to call his name when she saw that he was talking to a girl. Shinobu sat back, silenced with what she saw. Cold sweat dropped from her forehead as her smile disappeared entirely.
"Alright. I'll talk to you later." Senji finished talking to the girls and proceeded to Shinobu's table and greeted her warmly. "Hi. Good afternoon." "Hi." Shinobu said with a quiet voice. Senji sat down and quickly unpacked his books. He pulled out another DVD and handed it to Shinobu. "Here. This is disc two of 'Tears of a Prince'. There are about eight all-together. Did you manage to watch the first one?"
Shinobu was silent for a while. "Well no. I don't own a DVD player and well. I have friends but they are not the ones who you get to watch movies with." Shinobu swallowed, as she could not believe what she had told Senji. She knew that her reply was just like a self-invitation and she kicked herself mentally for being so forward. Biting her lower lip, she eagerly waited for Senji's reply.
"That is too bad." Senji paused a short while and gave a quiet sigh. "Umm. If you really want to. You can watch it with me. That is if you really want to." Senji started to blush and began to rub the back of his head.
"I would love to." Shinobu said quickly. Senji smiled "Wow that is great. umm I mean umm." Senji paused to think again which made Shinobu's heart race fearing that she maybe rejected. "It is a rather long series, so do you mind if it takes an entire day?"
Shinobu relaxed. "No. I wouldn't mind."
"Then it is settled. How's about Saturday at my place? I can order some Chinese food."
"No. you don't have to order anything. I'll cook for you. Anyway. Saturday sounds fine"
* * *
Shinobu happily made her way to the train station. It was a warm Saturday noon and she was going to meet Senji at a grocery store near his place. The sun shone through the windows of the train making the view outside wizz past with a tail. She sat with her hands on her lap which was covered by a light yellow, silky material. She had almost stayed up all night picking what to wear, and the dress she had on was the best of them all. After looking at Senji's possessions, they where mostly yellow in colour and so the dress was perfect for the occasion. Thinking about it only made her blush and she smiled in order to try and hide it.
The train soon arrived at her destination and she stepped out of its doors. Looking at her watch, she was half an hour early. Shinobu was not put off by the time, she still power walked to the grocery shop she was to meet Senji in. She eagerly waited for Senji at the entrance, but he was nowhere to be seen. After five minutes of waiting, she thought that she might as well wait for him inside, so she walked through the doors of the store.
The sudden cool air from the air-conditioning systems gave her goosebumps which made her shiver. But suddenly two hands gently grabbed her waist, dramatically increasing the sensation she had already felt. "EEEEKKKK!"
People from the street as well as within the store stared at Shinobu and her attacker. She quickly spun around to see the embarrassed looking Senji whose face had turned bright red from everyone's curious stares. "Senji! Don't scare me like that!" Shinobu laughed awkwardly.
Senji smiled back with an equal amount of uneasiness. "Sorry."
* * *
After purchasing the groceries, the two new friends proceeded to Senji's apartment (room 306). When the room was opened, Shinobu's sense of smell suddenly activated. The entire room was filled with the smell of Senji that she had enjoyed so. Senji looked at Shinobu who was obviously trying to pick up a smell or something. He panicked and blushed in embarrassment.
"Sorry. I forgot to open my windows this morning. The room is getting to smell quite strong." He quickly went to open a few windows but Shinobu stopped him. "Don't worry. I like it this way." Both of them blushed like crazy after realising that they were staring into each other's eyes, alone and in the same room. Silence kicked in between them which was disturbing to both.
"Hey. umm. had lunch yet?" Senji said quickly.
"No. not yet."
"I though we where going to have dinner together. not lunch. My folks are out on a business trip so I'll have to order something or you'll have to suffer if you taste my cooking."
"Oh it can't be that bad!"
"Really? How's about soy sauce soup and plain steamed bread?" Senji said as he held onto a half-used bottle of soy sauce and a packet of frozen steam buns.
"Okay that is a little bit different. But I can cook for you now."
"No. I'd rather enjoy your cooking tonight. My parents are always off on business trips, it gets lonely at night when I have to cook that awful slop to eat."
Shinobu was silent for a while as she remembered her parents. A tear dropped from Shinobu's eyes.
"Shinobu? Did I say something wrong?"
"No. No I just thought of something. That is all."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I am sure. Now lets get something or I'll just start cooking!"
"I'll be on it right away."
* * *
The hours flew by as they watched the entire series of 'Tears of a Prince'. In the end, both Senji and Shinobu settled for some junk food and spent the entire afternoon in Senji's lounge. After it was dark, there was just one last episode to watch. However they both agreed that it was about time they had dinner.
Shinobu cooked up many dishes and Senji helped her with the cutting up. He was very skilled with the knife and managed to chop everything up almost as fast a Motoko (in her golden years). Shinobu asked him how he could do what he does and he just gave her a simple answer. "I learn Kendo."
Soon the food has been cooked and they sat at the table which was filled with delicious dishes. "Itadakimasu!" Both of they started eating. "Wow Shinobu! This is the best warm meal I've had in years! Where did you learn to cook sooooo well?!" Senji said while still trying to swallow his food.
"Well. I live at a girl's dormitory and well. I have to cook for everyone there." Shinobu said while she blushed as Senji complimented her on her cooking. "Girl's dormitory?"
"Yes I have to live there. because. well. my parents."
Senji looked up and unwillingly put down his rice bowl and wiped his mouth with a tissue. He was eager to listen but he knew that she was finding it hard to tell him something. "Shinobu. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."
Shinobu's heart ached at that very moment which made tears quickly engulf her eyes as she thought about her parents. She cradled her face in her hands and tried her best to keep her tears back. "Shinobu I am sorry!"
"No. it is not your fault. it." Shinobu's last words made her lose the focus and control she had, and soon she started to cry when all of the bad memories from her past came to her. Tears dropped from her face while she tried to keep them from dripping down.
'Damn it! I shouldn't have asked her why she's in a dormitory. But why would she go to a dormitory unless, something happened with her parents! If I am right then.' Senji quickly got up and walked over to Shinobu. Slowly, he urged her to stand and embraced her. 'I hope I am not being to forward.'
"Is it okay if I do this?" Senji asked as Shinobu wrapped her arms around him. "Yes."
The embrace was enchanting for the both of them. The warm feeling seemed to have spread from the heart to the rest of the body giving them it a comforting effect. Shinobu soon forgot those bad memories and only let her feeing intermingle between happiness and comfort. "I am sorry Shinobu."
"No it is not your fault at all. I am just such bad company, turning a happy day into such a miserable one. I am the one who should apologise not you."
"No Shinobu. It was fun having you around. Your presence here has made me feel less lonely. And your cooking. well it is the best I've ever tasted. Please cheer up! Enjoy life and the excellent food you have prepared. We still have plenty of time, let's enjoy this day while it still lasts and before it gets cold."
"Yes." Shinobu quickly wiped away her tears and gave Senji a warm smile. "Thankyou."
The both of them enjoyed dinner and finished watching the anime series. It had a rather sad ending and Shinobu cried through the last theme song. Shinobu stretched as the lights were turned back on and looked at the clock on the wall. It read nine thirty, it was already getting a bit later than she had expected.
"Hmmm. Look at the time. It is late! I'd better call a taxi to take you straight home!" Senji said after picking up the phone.
"No. Don't go into to too much trouble. I can catch a train home."
Senji put down the phone and looked at Shinobu. "At this hour? You may get robbed!" He got his wallet and looked inside. He only had enough for two train tickets. "Damn! I forgot to withdraw some money from my account after we got the groceries this afternoon. Looks like I can't get a taxi."
Shinobu had already got her handbag and was ready to leave. "Don't worry about it. Everything will be fine."
"No. I think we better play it safe." Senji shoved the wallet into his pocket, gabbed his keys and coat. "I'll come with you. Unless if you really hate my company."
* * *
In the end, Shinobu let Senji walk her home. It was a moderate walk to the nearest train station and Shinobu held on to Senji's arm as they made their way down the brightly lit streets of the of the shops that they had to pass. There where quite a few people up and about at that hour which made the street seem like a parade. Frequently both of them had stared into windows of shops and restaurants and talked about what they may do the next time they have a day to themselves.
The cool air made Shinobu shiver and Senji quickly gave her his coat to wear. It was a little bit large for her, but it provided her with warmth. Shinobu huddled up close to Senji to provide him with some of the warmth she was having (which made them look like a cute couple) as they approached the station.
The train ride was long and tedious but they enjoyed every minute of each other's company in the enclosed space of the passenger carriage. Shinobu dosed off on trip and leant against Senji who had wrapped an arm around her. They had almost missed their stop, but was lucky that Shinobu had heard the announcement.
They walked quickly to Hinata Sou. It was a short walk to reach the dormitory and the steps which led to the top seemed eerie in the darkness. But when they reached the top, a magnificently lit building shone as if in a holy light, welcoming them as they approached.
"I had fun today. Let's do it again real soon." Shinobu said while blushing as she reluctantly let go of Senji's hand. She quickly took off his coat and felt the cool air which made her shiver. "Yes that will be swell! You'd better go in quickly or you may catch a cold."
Shinobu smiled as she heard his words of consideration and quickly she gave him a one last embrace. "Thankyou for caring. You are as nice as my sempai."
"Sempai?"
"Yes. Someone who I had looked up to for many years now." She let go of Senji and smiled happily as she took out her keys. "I'll give you a call tomorrow. Good night."
"Good night."
Before Shinobu had the chance to put the key into the keyhole, the door opened and out came Motoko with a pair of specs (thick lenses) with a book in her hand. "Good to see you back Shinobu. You're a little bit late. we were worried. Now. I take it that your date was a good one?"
"Motoko Sempai!. (whisper) Quit teasing me!" Motoko laughed mischievously as se patted Shinobu on the head. "Sorry Shinobu chan."
"Aoyama Motoko? Wow! It is you! I didn't recognise you with those specs on."
"SHIMITSU?!" Motoko quickly stumbled and pulled out a wooden sword. "How dare you show your face here? I challenge you to a duel!"
END OF CHAPTER
HEY WANT TO SEE WHAT SENJI LOOKS LIKE? READ DEAR READERS FOR DETAILS