Here's the next chapter. Longest one ever. Enjoy!

Samanda


Disclaimer: No, I don't own .Hack nor am I making a profit off of this story. I also do not own Reeses Peanut Butter Cups nor do I own Spongebob Squarepants. Both references are made in passing so please do not sue me.



How I Blew My Summer Vacation

Chapter Six: A Slice Of Heaven

By

Samanda Hime-sama and Akichi



"Hurry up!" Mimiru screamed out the driver's side window as she turned on the car.

It was a scene to remember as Tsukasa and Subaru flew out the door towards the waiting van.

A smiling Mistral's head popped through the front door that the fleeing teenagers left open. The sunny smile that adorned her vacant face seemed to have a tinge of evil to those who had been tormented by her very presence. Her smile blurred into that of a horrible leer that could have graced Spongebob Squarepants' face. Her eyes seemed to narrow malevolently as they glanced at the escaping teens. Everything turned slow motion then.

She inquired something in a voice that was incomprehensible to the four horror struck teens. She preceded to move out of the doorway and skipped down the steps.

Krim held open the door as Tsukasa dragged Subaru the last couple of feet by her hand. Subaru shrieked while she was being jolted a few times. It made her voice jump up and down the scale like one of those musical lollipop flutes, giving Mistral the impression she was imitating some new kind of song.

Mistral started dancing as she hurried towards the van. Subaru and Tsukasa dove into the van and Krim shut the door. The two runners panted as Krim claimed the front seat and Mimiru took off. Leaving a choking Mistral in a cloud of dust.

"Hey!" Mistral shouted and waved at the back of the speeding van. She gave up and mumbled. "All I wanted was a couple more candles..."

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"At last," Mimiru announced as she walked through the door of A Slice OF Heaven. "Sanity reigns supreme here."

"Well we took the van," Tsukasa comforted Subaru. "She has no way to get here."

Subaru said. 'I hope not. Let's look forward to a bit of peace and quiet before we have to go back."

"I agree," Krim nodded. "However did you meet Ume anyways?"

Tsukasa shrugged. "We didn't. Bear wanted a couple of older, responsible kids to chaperone us. He knew them somehow."

"What a joke," Mimiru muttered as they found an empty booth. "I'm going to tell Bear how irresponsible and crazy those three are. How they managed to appear normal to Bear I'll never know."

The others nodded at her comments as they sat in the booth. Krim scooted in them Mimiru sat next to him. It wasn't a matter of choice because Tsukasa had glued himself to Subaru's side as soon as they had gotten out of the van.

"What kind of pizza do we want?" Subaru wanted to know.

Tsukasa asked, "Pepperoni?"

"Veggie," Subaru contributed.

Krim thought about it. "Hawaiian."

"Combination!" Mimiru said.

"Alright..." Tsukasa shrugged.

Krim said. "... Fine."

"Sounds good to me," Subaru smiled.

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"Alright, how would Sora eat a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup?" Mimiru asked Krim, laughing.

"He would harass it until it gave up it's member address. Either that or pk it." Krim winked at her and she giggled.

"I know! Kite would data drain an unbeatable monster until it became a peanut butter cup then nibble on it." Mimiru said. "And BT?"

"Probably suck out the peanut butter and throw it away before eating the chocolate shell." Krim made a face.

"Enough, enough," Mimiru giggled.

Krim grinned. "One more. How would 'Rose eat hers?"

Mimiru shivered. "She'd whip it into shape before biting into it savagely."

"I'm not going to ask how you know that," Krim said, eyeing her.

Mimiru shrugged. "It's kind of hard to miss that sort of thing when they are unpacking their suitcase in the living room for all to see."

"True." Krim said then changed the subject. "So why are we really here/"

Mimiru smiled. "Tsukasa has a crush on Subaru and wants to let her know. But so far Subaru has been clueless about Tsukasa's real feelings."

"Bet?" Krim suggested.

Mimiru was outraged. "I would never do something like that! Betting on my friends feelings like that! I would be a disgrace, an unfeeling-"

"How long till they begin making out?" Krim interrupted.

"Ten minutes after his confession." Mimiru said promptly, without a pause.

Krim fell over, anime style. When he recovered, he thought about it. "Four minutes."

"Prize?"

Krim smiles. "Loser buys pizza for the winner."

"Deal," Mimiru said.

And both of them settled in to watch the show.

"Subaru..." Tsukasa began then hesitated.

"Yes, Tsukasa?" Subaru said hopefully.

Tsukasa fidgeted. "I wanted to ask you something."

"Go ahead," Subaru's eyes followed the pattern she was tracing with her fingers.

Tsukasa took a deep breath. "I've been meaning to ask you..."

"Here's your pizza." One of the employees set it down in front of the two. "Do you need any Parmesan cheese or chiles? How many plates do you want?"

Tsukasa fell back into his chair with a defeated sigh. Subaru answered, "Four plates and yes, please."

"Enjoy your meal, kids." The guy wandered back and disappeared into the back.

Subaru looked at Tsukasa. "I'm sorry... You were saying?"

"Did you want to go see a movie sometime?" Tsukasa was becoming desperate.

Subaru smiled. "Sure, all of us can go after we have pizza."

"No," Tsukasa was close to banging his head against the table. "Just us two."

Subaru really looked at him. "Like a date?"

"Yes, a date." Tsukasa was relieved she understood. "I've liked you for a long time, Subaru. It took me awhile to realize my feelings for you but I know them now. I love you."

Subaru was teary eyed. "Oh Tsukasa. I love you too. Of course I'll go out with you!"

Cheesy romantic music started playing in the background. Tsukasa and Subaru turned around to look at the jukebox. A guilty Mimiru smiled sheepishly at the couple while holding a handful of quarters. Krim stood by and watched the soap opera moment with the tolerant disgust of any man as he shook his head slowly.

Subaru and Tsukasa's faces turned towards each other. Their eyes met and seemed stuck to one another. Tsukasa's head lowered and Subaru tilted her head back in preparation for a kiss to seal the romantic moment.

"Ow!" Subaru exclaimed and both parties rubbed their aching foreheads.

"Sorry," Tsukasa apologized then swooped down for a kiss. This time neither was harmed in the participation of the experiment. And neither were any animals.

Pizza was forgotten as the two started making out. The same music kept playing in the background. A perfect foil for such a moment. The other two lost their appetite as they watched the display. In fact Mimiru kept swallowing as if she were sick. And maybe she was.

"Gross," Mimiru muttered as Tsukasa attempted to see how far his tongue could be stuck down Subaru's throat. Without her choking.

Krim shrugged. "Eh, he's just trying to see something. Impressive. Subaru must not have a gag reflex. Tsukasa must be happy to learn that."

"What do you mean?" Mimiru looked at Krim, puzzled.

Krim rubbed the back of his neck and laughed in embarrassment. "Eh? Nothing, Mimiru."

"I guess you win." Mimiru shrugged. "Should I just pay for the pizza now?"

Krim said. "No. Let's save that for another time."

Mimiru gave him a once over when he wasn't looking. Krim was a bishounen, no doubt about that. In fact she didn't mind if they had pizza somewhere by themselves. Maybe a whole lot of pizzas were in their future.

"Sure." She smiled dazzlingly. "I'm not feeling hungry right now. But I will be later."

Krim just laughed. Somehow he got the feeling that she wasn't just talking about pizza anymore. But he's a guy. It didn't bother him one bit.