Chapter 2

Anything but a walk in the park

Erika stood outside the school, extremely nervous. Her one calming thought was how much she liked Hatori. But that turned into more nervousness when she thought of what she might do.. She heard some people itch when they're really nervous... oh god! What if she stated itching right in front of Hatori?

Now her calming thought was 'What if Ayame forgets?' Well, she'd sigh and go home. And worry about this problem some other time. But Ayame didn't forget. As soon as she thought about that possibility, Aya shouted behind her.

"Erika!" he waved as she turned around to look at him. Hatori walked coolly behind him and Shigure smiled and waved as well. Erika smiled weakly and returned the waves.

"Shigure. Erika Lynn. Erika, Shigure Sohma." Aya introduced them. "Nice to meet you, Ms. Lynn." Shigure kissed her hand and bowed like a real gentleman. Erika flushed.

"Erika. Hatori Sohma!" Ayame said happily. "Hn," was all Hatori said. "Ah! Come on 'Tori! You'll hurt her feelings!" Ayame complained. Hatori looked at the snake and then at Erika again.

"Excuse me. It's a pleasure to meet you," Hatori greeted and glanced at both of his relatives as they squealed noiselessly in joy. Hatori raised an eyebrow and they stopped.

"Well anyway! Why don't we all go hang out together? Any suggestions?" Aya asked. "The park!" Shigure yelled. "Great! Then the park!" Ayame dragged Erika and Shigure ran with him. Hatori's the one who walked...

Shigure glanced over his shoulder and then tapped Ayame's shoulder. He pointed over his shoulder. Aya looked back and noticed how far ahead they were and let go of Erika's wrist. She stumbled to a stop. She blinked a few times and still didn't get what just happened.

"So... he let you go." Hatori said as he walked past. So that was Ayame's plan! To have her walk with Hatori! Sometimes Erika wanted to hit him.

"Ya..." she said nervously. Hatori glanced at her, because he was confused at why she seemed so nervous. They walked in silence for a little bit. Then Hatori glanced back at her. This time she noticed.

"Uh... wh... why are you glancing at me?" she asked. Did he actually like her?

"Wondering why Ayame is so ecstatic about you..." Hatori looked forward to where Ayame and Shigure stood at the park waiting for them.

"Aya... why did you let the girl go so suddenly?" Shigure asked. Ayame smiled proudly.

"I made a promise without words Gure-san." He said.

"Gure-san... what's with the -sa.." Shigure was interrupted by Ayame again.

"So unlucky that she would have to like Hatori other than you. You'd be so much easier to please..." Ayame sighed. Shigure gapped.

"She likes Hatori?!" he asked. Ayame looked at the dog questioningly.

"You didn't know?" The snake looked back at Hatori and Erika as they got closer to the park.

"No! I thought she liked you! The way she's always nervous around you and blushing." Shigure hit his head.

"Well... she's nervous to be around Hatori and she blushes when I talk about it." Ayame smiled innocently like he had just been kissed.

"Aya... You're... hopeless.." Shigure sighed as Hatori reached them.

"I have a question," Hatori said. "Yes?" Ayame asked.

"What are you up to?"

"Ha'ri! Why do you always think we're up to something?" Shigure asked like he was actually offended. Hatori sighed. "Forget it."

Erika just smiled nervously. Ayame looked at her and winked. Now she was really nervous. What was this crazy nut job planning?
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