WHISPERED BY THE WIND
Bits and Pieces: A Little Explanation
Hey guys... this will save you from utter confusion.
I couldn't find a suitable guy for Mifuyu (yes, she's alive here!) and I needed someone who is really nice... and the winner is Raiha. TOFUU RULES! So, gomen Raifuu fans. I'm a Tofuu fan myself. Ohohohohohoho! Also, other pairings are JokerxNeon, the usual RekkaxYanagi and GankoxKaoru. I also made Kurei close to Kagerou and he's way OOC here to make the story a bit romantic. I also made Kurei and others friends since they were young and Kurei was very fond of Fuuko (think of Aoshi and Misao...). I also made a mistake on Aki and Miki. I just remembered, AKI IS YOUNGER THAN MIKI! I totally forgot, gomen! Anyways, I still have to think on how I will stick KaoruxGanko in the story...
Thanks also to lime7, my first reviewer... don't worry... it will be ToFuu.
Okay, that enough. Standard disclaimers apply... only pain, no gains (in writing this story, I mean).
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"Fuuko Kirisawa, you are dead." She muttered to herself, leaning on the elevator wall and bumped her head against it.
"You are going to WHAT?!" Rekka shouted and Domon almost spilled what he was drinking. They were currently on a cafe when Fuuko had informed the Hokages of what the school has in store for her during the competition. Yanagi was in a bit of shock and held her cup with shaky hands. "Why the heck would they do that? I mean, come on! It's just a competition, for Kami's sake!" Rekka continued to blabber while Domon was, at anytime, ready to burst once Fuuko declares that she's going to attend the events for the competition. Yanagi lowered her head and was quite flushed due to the way her ninja acts. Almost everyone there were staring at them. Rekka gave Fuuko a big time sermon and Fuuko paid no attention to it. "Wait a minute," he finally paused, causing Fuuko to look up at him, "the school boards approve this kind of things before it happens, right? Then, I'll go ask-" Rekka was cut off when Fuuko placed her cup of coffee rather loud. "No need, Rekka. It has already been approved by Kurei three months ago. You can't do anything because it has already been paid for and submitted to the competition organizers. Even I don't agree with this, but I have to go or all my efforts will be wasted!"
Rekka looked at her for a while, then sat back on his seat beside his Hime. "Oiya, would you keep it down there!" Someone shouted at them and waving his fist up in the air. Rekka then continued to finish his own cup.
Tokiya had arrived home. Seeing that the house was rather noisy, he assumed that Mifuyu was home. His sister was on vacation from Tokyo University and was currently playing the radio rather loudly. He opened the door with his keys and saw Mifuyu in the kitchen singing together with the radio. He decided to turn it down and went straight to the kitchen.
"Hey, you're back!" She then approached Tokiya and hugged him. He then hugged her back and saw that she was currently on duty of cooking. "Oh, I'm cooking Lasagna tonight. Raiha's coming over," Mifuyu said merrily as she went back to her cooking while humming.
He knew Raiha, of course. He works at the school. Mifuyu and him had been dating for two years now. They met at the University. As far as he heard, he was working for the president of the school, Kurei Mori and was one of the sought after male, even though he's not a student, in the whole school. He came for visits back when Tokiya was still a freshman. He was a great guy and he was very supportive of Mifuyu's every decision. Raiha became his brother that he never actually had.
Tokiya then went to his room to change. Despite the noise that lived again because Mifuyu obviously waited for him to leave the living room before turning the volume up again. He tried to study the papers that Mr. Ishikawa has given them. Indeed, there were many activities written there, and all of this was to be done by the two of them. Submission of required paperworks were also written there. But as he heard someone honking his horn downstairs and Mifuyu can't seem to hear them, he went down, together with his paperworks, went down and opened the door. Welcoming the guest and at the same time, bidding farewell. 'Might as well study in the park rather than listening to these two.' It was Raiha and as Tokiya left, Raiha closed the door behind him and turned the radio down. Tokiya started walking to the park.
Kurei had been thinking in his office when Raiha had knocked and told him that he was off to see Mifuyu. Kurei acknowledged this with a mere nod and Raiha, knowing his best friend, smiled and said, "Well then, take care, alright? And take some rest. I won't be around until eight, alright. well then, Ja!"
"Ja ne." Kurei muttered as Raiha closed the door but sent in a quarreling Neon and Joker with Miki and Aki behind them, shaking their heads in embarassment.
"Aw, come on Neon-han! You know I was only playing with them! You know that the only one I'm serious with is you!" Joker pleaded at Neon who seemed to be fuming mad mixed with jealousy. "I am not talking to you." Neon said flatly and Miki and Aki went to the other room inside Kurei's office to play some Play Station. Neon then plomped herself down his sofa with Joker seemingly begging for mercy. "Neon-han!" Joker then turned to Kurei and pleaded, "Kurei-sama, a little help, onegai?" He was staring at the two of them and Neon shot a glare at him. Kurei sighed and stood up his chair and picked up his briefcase. "What is it now?" He asked with an air of annoyance around him. "Well, I was talking with a few girls and Neon-han saw this and got mad at me." Joker explained.
"Well, she wouldn't be if you would stop being such a seducer of women," Kurei said nonchalantly.
"But Kurei-sama, it would be impolite to ignore them. I mean, their such beauties-"
"See what I mean! You know what, enough of this, I'm going home!" Neon said, all fed up with Joker's explanations and immediately headed for the door. "Neon-han!"
Kurei on the other hand was not surprised at the turn up of events. He assumed that by the time he arrives home, the two would be together once more. They always did fight because of Joker being a playboy and Neon being the jealous girlfriend. He then picked up his briefcase and knocked on the leisure room. "Hey, you two, Neon just left and if you feel like being the last here in the building, you'd better turn that off, now. I still have an appointment to attend to." Miki and Aki then scurried out the door after hearing this and turning the Playstation and television off. He then closed the office and went to his car. "Demo, Kurei-sama, how are we going to get home? Neon has taken the car!" Miki complained while pouting. He heaved a sigh and gave them a money for a taxi ride. "Now, be home before seven, alright?" Then, he drove off.
He wasn't actually heading for a meeting. He was actually heading off to the Kirisawa residence. He stopped over a bakeshop and a flower shop before going there, making sure he'll have something to give Ganko and Fuuko.
He heaved another heavy sigh. He was going there to see Fuuko and he also wanted to talk to her. The thought of her made him remember the past - when he was fifteen and she was only nine. They played a lot together and even though he was the most sought after guy in the school and had a crush on Kurenai (A/N: Yeah, I know), he still decided not to have any connection with her because his time was already taken away by his studies and he wouldn't want to spend a day not even hearing Fuuko's voice.
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"Oi, Kurei! Rekka's been beating me up again!" Fuuko complained to him while his brother played with Fuuko. He was then studying one of his advanced lessons and dropped the book to his lap.
"Rekka! I told you not to! Fuuko is not as strong as you so no beating up, ok?" Kurei said to his brother as he held Fuuko who, unknown to him, was only pretending to be crying.
"But I didn't do anything, aniki! I swear!" Rekka said as he glared at Fuuko who had her tongue stucked out. "She was the one who insisted on it, not me!"
"No matter... why don't you just both sit here and eat your snacks. Mom made delicious Cookies and Creme." Kurei said as he sat Fuuko down next to him and Rekka sat across them.
"By the way, I'll be leaving next month," Kurei said and Fuuko almost dropped her fork. "Why?"
"Oh, I have to study somewhere else that offers my advanced subjects."
"Why not go to Tokyo University, then, aniki?" Rekka asked while attempting to lick the cream off the side of his mouth.
"They do not offer there what I need to learn. So I want you to be a good boy and take care of Fuuko, alright?" Kurei said as he muffled his hair and Rekka only nodded. But, as he turned, he saw Fuuko's face was down and he smiled. "Fuu-"
"NO! I DON'T WANT YOU TO GO! YOU'RE LEAVING US! HOW COULD YOU!?" Fuuko shouted then ran out of the house. Kurei shouted after her but she didn't seem to listen. She ran off until she reached their house and cried in her room. Her mother didn't notice her come in because she was tending to their newly adopted daughter Ganko. Kurei buried his hands in frustration, knowing very well that some of them wouldn't be able to understand it, but he didn't think it would be her...
...but soon enough, she did.
Her tenth birthday has just passed and Kurei had his present for her in his hand. She came to see him off. He handed her her present - a pendant with a silver necklace. He said it has been his mother's - his biological mother. She died after giving birth and his father gave him the necklace and pendant so that he could give it to the one person he loves...
...but he never told him that. It would confuse her so much because she was still young but intended to keep it to himself. He kissed her on the cheek before leaving and kept in touch for the next three years but stopped for a reason unknown to him. Now he was regretting it, he liked, no, loved her ever since but he couldn't tell her just yet. But when he was about to tell her, their connection was already broken.
His thoughts were cut off when he arrived in front of the Kirisawa Residence. He stepped out of the car and took his gifts for Fuuko and Ganko. He made it up the steps of their house and rang the door bell.
Ganko was sitting in front of the TV and was talking over the phone when the doorbell rang. Fuuko was currently in the shower. Ganko stood up and opened the door and gave a huge scream. "KUREI-NIICHAN!" He smiled at her and gave a her a hug and she said goodbye to her caller and promised to call back. Ganko then took her gift from him and gave him a big hug. "My, my... growing up so fast, are we?" Ganko only nodded and offered him a seat. She then went upstairs.
Fuuko was enjoying the shower. It was a bit cold but satisfying. She would wallow a bit more before coming out... when Ganko knocked so loudly. She then stepped out of the shower and opened the door. "What?!"
Ganko had this ridiculous smile on her face and looked very happy. "You'll never guess who's downstairs!"
"Make me." Fuuko said while rolling her eyes and letting Ganko in. "It's Kurei-niichan!"
"What?! What is he doing here?" Fuuko said almost hurrying to dress up.
"Weeellll... to see you, I guess." Ganko said, making cute hints. "I'll tell him you'll be down in a minute!" Then Ganko scurried down to the living room to attend to their guest... or is it she knew that Fuuko's going to kill her soon.
Fuuko became really nervous. She doesn't want to face him right now, but she must. She quickly got dressed and went down the stairs to the living room.
Kurei sat down there. The sisters really had a nice place. He watched TV while Ganko sliced the cake he bought for them and made him some drinks. She had said that Fuuko would be down in a few minutes. He couldn't wait. He was already a bit jittery when something caught his attention - a purple-haired girl descending the stairs.
Fuuko decided to pretend that she doesn't know he's there. She continued descending the stairs, looking at the floor. She doesn't want to meet his eyes, 'No, not yet...'
But she couldn't help it. She wanted to meet those lovely eyes again - the ones she loved before.
It was not long that she found herself staring at him, and him at her. She tore her gaze away from his eyes and brought it down to the bouquet of flowers he was holding. He followed her eyes, and smiled at her and offered the flowers.
"Ne, Kurei-ni-" Ganko was cut short as she entered the room while holding her fork. She looked at the two and the atmosphere seemed tense. Ganko then sighed, and continued talking. "Ne, Kurei-niichan, since Fuuko-neechan's here, why don't you two take a seat and I'll prepare the snacks." Ganko said, giving Kurei a wink, which Fuuko didn't seem to miss. She sulked. This was definitely not her day. Ganko then stepped out of the room.
They were both silent. Fuuko sat there while toying with her fingers and Kurei just sat there. Silence was so deafening that it made him talk. "Ano, Fuuko,"
She didn't speak.
"How have you been?"
Short silence. "I'm fine." Pause. "How about you?"
Kurei's heart skipped a beat. She was starting to loosen up a bit. "I'm fine also. Business is fine."
"I know. Rekka told us." she stated flatly.
"Yeah. Well, I missed you guys, so, I came back. I mean, I can still run the business while I'm still here, right?" Kurei smiled and looked at her. She nodded and Ganko came back with the snacks as the phone rang. Ganko picked it up and ran straight to her room.
'Ganko, you're dead.' Fuuko thought to herself. 'Might as well entertain the guest...'
"What are you doing here?" Fuuko asked Kurei, finally having the strength to look at him. He simply smiled at her and answered, "I came to see you. I missed you a couple of times I've visited so I took another chance, which was kind of lucky." Fuuko then nodded and picked up the plate of cake and gave the other one to Kurei. "I missed you. I'm telling the truth. I don't know what happened and why you started avoiding me. But I wish you would stop." Kurei said as he toyed with the fork and icing. He then placed the plate down and looked at her, "please?"
Fuuko, with the tip of the fork in her mouth, was stopped from what she was doing (eating, of course). She then replaced the plate onto the coffee table and took a deep breathe. She faced him. "Well, to be honest, I was."
Kurei was shocked. His expression quickly changed into utter confusion. "Why?"
"Well, you really don't have to know. I know it's wrong but it's the least I can do. I don't want to add up into your burden and..." Now, Fuuko didn't stop talking and her expression kept on changing. The last one was she was about to cry. "I'm really sorry if I hurt your feelings. It's just I've found out something that changed me. Please don't think that you did anything wrong. I decided it and... and..." Fuuko was now crying. He was shocked. Kurei didn't quite catch what she actually meant but the words 'burden' and 'found' told him some things she meant and assured him of what she really felt about him and assured him of his. He then reached out to her cheek and wiped her tears. She kept on crying. In fact, she cried even more when he started wiping the tears off. She even threw herself at his chest and kept saying 'I'm sorry'. He held her until her crying stopped. He held her in silence.
"I'm *sniff* really *sniff* sorry." Fuuko said, allowing him to hold her. Kurei smiled and straightened her up and wiped her cheeks. "Maa, you're still a child, Fuuko."
Fuuko couldn't help but smile a bit. Kurei stroked her cheek as he looked at her. "Demo, you've grown up so much. I don't know what to do now."
It was now her turn to be confused. She didn't understand what he meant.
"Ummm..." Kurei was now growing nervous. He held her hand and looked at her and he grew even more nervous seeing the confusion in her eyes mixed with anticipation. "Ano, Fuuko. Please stop avoiding me, it hurts me the most. You told me not to blame myself for anything but I couldn't help it because it scared me. I thought I was going to lose you and before I knew it, I already had. I don't want you out of my life." Kurei confessed as he looked at her.
Okay, now Fuuko became even more confused and nervous. The discussion she had with some friends and Yanagi flooded back to her, mixed with the reason why she avoided him for so long. 'Please, this couldn't be happening.' She thought. "Why?"
"Because I love you so much and I don't want to lose you." This time, Kurei didn't hesitate anymore as he held her hands tighter and kissed them. He looked at her and waited for a response.
Fuuko was flushed and happy but at the same time scared of something she didn't know. "Demo, Kurei. Please give me time."
"I will. But please, don't avoid me while I wait." Kurei said as he kissed her hands again.
Fuuko sighed. She was quite happy but that repaired a small crack on their friendship. "Aa."
Kurei stood up happily. "Yosh! Thanks, Fuuko."
She still looked at him with confusion. He then looked at his watch and started taking his coat. "Well, I'd better get going now. So, I'll see you?"
She simply nodded her head and escorted him out of the door. When Fuuko closed the door, Kurei jumped for joy and when she heard the engine roar as he left, she went to her room and drowned herself in her own thoughts.
Bits and Pieces: A Little Explanation
Hey guys... this will save you from utter confusion.
I couldn't find a suitable guy for Mifuyu (yes, she's alive here!) and I needed someone who is really nice... and the winner is Raiha. TOFUU RULES! So, gomen Raifuu fans. I'm a Tofuu fan myself. Ohohohohohoho! Also, other pairings are JokerxNeon, the usual RekkaxYanagi and GankoxKaoru. I also made Kurei close to Kagerou and he's way OOC here to make the story a bit romantic. I also made Kurei and others friends since they were young and Kurei was very fond of Fuuko (think of Aoshi and Misao...). I also made a mistake on Aki and Miki. I just remembered, AKI IS YOUNGER THAN MIKI! I totally forgot, gomen! Anyways, I still have to think on how I will stick KaoruxGanko in the story...
Thanks also to lime7, my first reviewer... don't worry... it will be ToFuu.
Okay, that enough. Standard disclaimers apply... only pain, no gains (in writing this story, I mean).
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"Fuuko Kirisawa, you are dead." She muttered to herself, leaning on the elevator wall and bumped her head against it.
"You are going to WHAT?!" Rekka shouted and Domon almost spilled what he was drinking. They were currently on a cafe when Fuuko had informed the Hokages of what the school has in store for her during the competition. Yanagi was in a bit of shock and held her cup with shaky hands. "Why the heck would they do that? I mean, come on! It's just a competition, for Kami's sake!" Rekka continued to blabber while Domon was, at anytime, ready to burst once Fuuko declares that she's going to attend the events for the competition. Yanagi lowered her head and was quite flushed due to the way her ninja acts. Almost everyone there were staring at them. Rekka gave Fuuko a big time sermon and Fuuko paid no attention to it. "Wait a minute," he finally paused, causing Fuuko to look up at him, "the school boards approve this kind of things before it happens, right? Then, I'll go ask-" Rekka was cut off when Fuuko placed her cup of coffee rather loud. "No need, Rekka. It has already been approved by Kurei three months ago. You can't do anything because it has already been paid for and submitted to the competition organizers. Even I don't agree with this, but I have to go or all my efforts will be wasted!"
Rekka looked at her for a while, then sat back on his seat beside his Hime. "Oiya, would you keep it down there!" Someone shouted at them and waving his fist up in the air. Rekka then continued to finish his own cup.
Tokiya had arrived home. Seeing that the house was rather noisy, he assumed that Mifuyu was home. His sister was on vacation from Tokyo University and was currently playing the radio rather loudly. He opened the door with his keys and saw Mifuyu in the kitchen singing together with the radio. He decided to turn it down and went straight to the kitchen.
"Hey, you're back!" She then approached Tokiya and hugged him. He then hugged her back and saw that she was currently on duty of cooking. "Oh, I'm cooking Lasagna tonight. Raiha's coming over," Mifuyu said merrily as she went back to her cooking while humming.
He knew Raiha, of course. He works at the school. Mifuyu and him had been dating for two years now. They met at the University. As far as he heard, he was working for the president of the school, Kurei Mori and was one of the sought after male, even though he's not a student, in the whole school. He came for visits back when Tokiya was still a freshman. He was a great guy and he was very supportive of Mifuyu's every decision. Raiha became his brother that he never actually had.
Tokiya then went to his room to change. Despite the noise that lived again because Mifuyu obviously waited for him to leave the living room before turning the volume up again. He tried to study the papers that Mr. Ishikawa has given them. Indeed, there were many activities written there, and all of this was to be done by the two of them. Submission of required paperworks were also written there. But as he heard someone honking his horn downstairs and Mifuyu can't seem to hear them, he went down, together with his paperworks, went down and opened the door. Welcoming the guest and at the same time, bidding farewell. 'Might as well study in the park rather than listening to these two.' It was Raiha and as Tokiya left, Raiha closed the door behind him and turned the radio down. Tokiya started walking to the park.
Kurei had been thinking in his office when Raiha had knocked and told him that he was off to see Mifuyu. Kurei acknowledged this with a mere nod and Raiha, knowing his best friend, smiled and said, "Well then, take care, alright? And take some rest. I won't be around until eight, alright. well then, Ja!"
"Ja ne." Kurei muttered as Raiha closed the door but sent in a quarreling Neon and Joker with Miki and Aki behind them, shaking their heads in embarassment.
"Aw, come on Neon-han! You know I was only playing with them! You know that the only one I'm serious with is you!" Joker pleaded at Neon who seemed to be fuming mad mixed with jealousy. "I am not talking to you." Neon said flatly and Miki and Aki went to the other room inside Kurei's office to play some Play Station. Neon then plomped herself down his sofa with Joker seemingly begging for mercy. "Neon-han!" Joker then turned to Kurei and pleaded, "Kurei-sama, a little help, onegai?" He was staring at the two of them and Neon shot a glare at him. Kurei sighed and stood up his chair and picked up his briefcase. "What is it now?" He asked with an air of annoyance around him. "Well, I was talking with a few girls and Neon-han saw this and got mad at me." Joker explained.
"Well, she wouldn't be if you would stop being such a seducer of women," Kurei said nonchalantly.
"But Kurei-sama, it would be impolite to ignore them. I mean, their such beauties-"
"See what I mean! You know what, enough of this, I'm going home!" Neon said, all fed up with Joker's explanations and immediately headed for the door. "Neon-han!"
Kurei on the other hand was not surprised at the turn up of events. He assumed that by the time he arrives home, the two would be together once more. They always did fight because of Joker being a playboy and Neon being the jealous girlfriend. He then picked up his briefcase and knocked on the leisure room. "Hey, you two, Neon just left and if you feel like being the last here in the building, you'd better turn that off, now. I still have an appointment to attend to." Miki and Aki then scurried out the door after hearing this and turning the Playstation and television off. He then closed the office and went to his car. "Demo, Kurei-sama, how are we going to get home? Neon has taken the car!" Miki complained while pouting. He heaved a sigh and gave them a money for a taxi ride. "Now, be home before seven, alright?" Then, he drove off.
He wasn't actually heading for a meeting. He was actually heading off to the Kirisawa residence. He stopped over a bakeshop and a flower shop before going there, making sure he'll have something to give Ganko and Fuuko.
He heaved another heavy sigh. He was going there to see Fuuko and he also wanted to talk to her. The thought of her made him remember the past - when he was fifteen and she was only nine. They played a lot together and even though he was the most sought after guy in the school and had a crush on Kurenai (A/N: Yeah, I know), he still decided not to have any connection with her because his time was already taken away by his studies and he wouldn't want to spend a day not even hearing Fuuko's voice.
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"Oi, Kurei! Rekka's been beating me up again!" Fuuko complained to him while his brother played with Fuuko. He was then studying one of his advanced lessons and dropped the book to his lap.
"Rekka! I told you not to! Fuuko is not as strong as you so no beating up, ok?" Kurei said to his brother as he held Fuuko who, unknown to him, was only pretending to be crying.
"But I didn't do anything, aniki! I swear!" Rekka said as he glared at Fuuko who had her tongue stucked out. "She was the one who insisted on it, not me!"
"No matter... why don't you just both sit here and eat your snacks. Mom made delicious Cookies and Creme." Kurei said as he sat Fuuko down next to him and Rekka sat across them.
"By the way, I'll be leaving next month," Kurei said and Fuuko almost dropped her fork. "Why?"
"Oh, I have to study somewhere else that offers my advanced subjects."
"Why not go to Tokyo University, then, aniki?" Rekka asked while attempting to lick the cream off the side of his mouth.
"They do not offer there what I need to learn. So I want you to be a good boy and take care of Fuuko, alright?" Kurei said as he muffled his hair and Rekka only nodded. But, as he turned, he saw Fuuko's face was down and he smiled. "Fuu-"
"NO! I DON'T WANT YOU TO GO! YOU'RE LEAVING US! HOW COULD YOU!?" Fuuko shouted then ran out of the house. Kurei shouted after her but she didn't seem to listen. She ran off until she reached their house and cried in her room. Her mother didn't notice her come in because she was tending to their newly adopted daughter Ganko. Kurei buried his hands in frustration, knowing very well that some of them wouldn't be able to understand it, but he didn't think it would be her...
...but soon enough, she did.
Her tenth birthday has just passed and Kurei had his present for her in his hand. She came to see him off. He handed her her present - a pendant with a silver necklace. He said it has been his mother's - his biological mother. She died after giving birth and his father gave him the necklace and pendant so that he could give it to the one person he loves...
...but he never told him that. It would confuse her so much because she was still young but intended to keep it to himself. He kissed her on the cheek before leaving and kept in touch for the next three years but stopped for a reason unknown to him. Now he was regretting it, he liked, no, loved her ever since but he couldn't tell her just yet. But when he was about to tell her, their connection was already broken.
His thoughts were cut off when he arrived in front of the Kirisawa Residence. He stepped out of the car and took his gifts for Fuuko and Ganko. He made it up the steps of their house and rang the door bell.
Ganko was sitting in front of the TV and was talking over the phone when the doorbell rang. Fuuko was currently in the shower. Ganko stood up and opened the door and gave a huge scream. "KUREI-NIICHAN!" He smiled at her and gave a her a hug and she said goodbye to her caller and promised to call back. Ganko then took her gift from him and gave him a big hug. "My, my... growing up so fast, are we?" Ganko only nodded and offered him a seat. She then went upstairs.
Fuuko was enjoying the shower. It was a bit cold but satisfying. She would wallow a bit more before coming out... when Ganko knocked so loudly. She then stepped out of the shower and opened the door. "What?!"
Ganko had this ridiculous smile on her face and looked very happy. "You'll never guess who's downstairs!"
"Make me." Fuuko said while rolling her eyes and letting Ganko in. "It's Kurei-niichan!"
"What?! What is he doing here?" Fuuko said almost hurrying to dress up.
"Weeellll... to see you, I guess." Ganko said, making cute hints. "I'll tell him you'll be down in a minute!" Then Ganko scurried down to the living room to attend to their guest... or is it she knew that Fuuko's going to kill her soon.
Fuuko became really nervous. She doesn't want to face him right now, but she must. She quickly got dressed and went down the stairs to the living room.
Kurei sat down there. The sisters really had a nice place. He watched TV while Ganko sliced the cake he bought for them and made him some drinks. She had said that Fuuko would be down in a few minutes. He couldn't wait. He was already a bit jittery when something caught his attention - a purple-haired girl descending the stairs.
Fuuko decided to pretend that she doesn't know he's there. She continued descending the stairs, looking at the floor. She doesn't want to meet his eyes, 'No, not yet...'
But she couldn't help it. She wanted to meet those lovely eyes again - the ones she loved before.
It was not long that she found herself staring at him, and him at her. She tore her gaze away from his eyes and brought it down to the bouquet of flowers he was holding. He followed her eyes, and smiled at her and offered the flowers.
"Ne, Kurei-ni-" Ganko was cut short as she entered the room while holding her fork. She looked at the two and the atmosphere seemed tense. Ganko then sighed, and continued talking. "Ne, Kurei-niichan, since Fuuko-neechan's here, why don't you two take a seat and I'll prepare the snacks." Ganko said, giving Kurei a wink, which Fuuko didn't seem to miss. She sulked. This was definitely not her day. Ganko then stepped out of the room.
They were both silent. Fuuko sat there while toying with her fingers and Kurei just sat there. Silence was so deafening that it made him talk. "Ano, Fuuko,"
She didn't speak.
"How have you been?"
Short silence. "I'm fine." Pause. "How about you?"
Kurei's heart skipped a beat. She was starting to loosen up a bit. "I'm fine also. Business is fine."
"I know. Rekka told us." she stated flatly.
"Yeah. Well, I missed you guys, so, I came back. I mean, I can still run the business while I'm still here, right?" Kurei smiled and looked at her. She nodded and Ganko came back with the snacks as the phone rang. Ganko picked it up and ran straight to her room.
'Ganko, you're dead.' Fuuko thought to herself. 'Might as well entertain the guest...'
"What are you doing here?" Fuuko asked Kurei, finally having the strength to look at him. He simply smiled at her and answered, "I came to see you. I missed you a couple of times I've visited so I took another chance, which was kind of lucky." Fuuko then nodded and picked up the plate of cake and gave the other one to Kurei. "I missed you. I'm telling the truth. I don't know what happened and why you started avoiding me. But I wish you would stop." Kurei said as he toyed with the fork and icing. He then placed the plate down and looked at her, "please?"
Fuuko, with the tip of the fork in her mouth, was stopped from what she was doing (eating, of course). She then replaced the plate onto the coffee table and took a deep breathe. She faced him. "Well, to be honest, I was."
Kurei was shocked. His expression quickly changed into utter confusion. "Why?"
"Well, you really don't have to know. I know it's wrong but it's the least I can do. I don't want to add up into your burden and..." Now, Fuuko didn't stop talking and her expression kept on changing. The last one was she was about to cry. "I'm really sorry if I hurt your feelings. It's just I've found out something that changed me. Please don't think that you did anything wrong. I decided it and... and..." Fuuko was now crying. He was shocked. Kurei didn't quite catch what she actually meant but the words 'burden' and 'found' told him some things she meant and assured him of what she really felt about him and assured him of his. He then reached out to her cheek and wiped her tears. She kept on crying. In fact, she cried even more when he started wiping the tears off. She even threw herself at his chest and kept saying 'I'm sorry'. He held her until her crying stopped. He held her in silence.
"I'm *sniff* really *sniff* sorry." Fuuko said, allowing him to hold her. Kurei smiled and straightened her up and wiped her cheeks. "Maa, you're still a child, Fuuko."
Fuuko couldn't help but smile a bit. Kurei stroked her cheek as he looked at her. "Demo, you've grown up so much. I don't know what to do now."
It was now her turn to be confused. She didn't understand what he meant.
"Ummm..." Kurei was now growing nervous. He held her hand and looked at her and he grew even more nervous seeing the confusion in her eyes mixed with anticipation. "Ano, Fuuko. Please stop avoiding me, it hurts me the most. You told me not to blame myself for anything but I couldn't help it because it scared me. I thought I was going to lose you and before I knew it, I already had. I don't want you out of my life." Kurei confessed as he looked at her.
Okay, now Fuuko became even more confused and nervous. The discussion she had with some friends and Yanagi flooded back to her, mixed with the reason why she avoided him for so long. 'Please, this couldn't be happening.' She thought. "Why?"
"Because I love you so much and I don't want to lose you." This time, Kurei didn't hesitate anymore as he held her hands tighter and kissed them. He looked at her and waited for a response.
Fuuko was flushed and happy but at the same time scared of something she didn't know. "Demo, Kurei. Please give me time."
"I will. But please, don't avoid me while I wait." Kurei said as he kissed her hands again.
Fuuko sighed. She was quite happy but that repaired a small crack on their friendship. "Aa."
Kurei stood up happily. "Yosh! Thanks, Fuuko."
She still looked at him with confusion. He then looked at his watch and started taking his coat. "Well, I'd better get going now. So, I'll see you?"
She simply nodded her head and escorted him out of the door. When Fuuko closed the door, Kurei jumped for joy and when she heard the engine roar as he left, she went to her room and drowned herself in her own thoughts.
