by disilluzional88
PG
Disclaimer: I don't own any of Yu Watase's characters!!!
A/N: Thanks to those who reviewed! There's not that many for this story but I guess I'll still continue with this. And yes, some of them are out of character but this is an AU fic. I think Alice is fine and Tanpopo maybe. I know Koki is definitely different. He's more... uh... open? sociable? Iono. So here it goes. Chapter 3 of this weird crossover fic. Review!
Chapter 3-"Confusion and Surprise"
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"So who are you texting?" Kyo asked Alice as they were window shopping in the city. They hadn't seen each other for a week and this was the only time he had until his next day off. It was quite busy at his uncle and aunt's shop. What Alice didn't know was that he was saving up for something important. When she didn't answer, he gave her a slight nudge.
Her eyes fluttered up and asked, "Oh, what? Did you say something?" He motioned towards her phone.
She hesitated. "Oh... just a friend."
She and Kyo were spending some quality time with each other which was usually a rare event. Unknown to Alice, Kyo had really looked forward to it. But he felt as if she was distant even though she was there right next to him.
"You want some ice cream? I mean, there's nothing compared to our desserts but there's a shop right there. I say we go for it!" He smiled and she returned his happy expression. He took her hand and led her inside.
"So whaddya kids want?" the person at the counter asked pointing at the numerous flavors.
Kyo ordered two hot fudge sundaes and brought them over to a table. Alice had put away her phone to avoid any distractions. She knew that time with Kyo was limited and they wouldn't be able to see each other through his busy schedules. She sat down opposite of him and dug in. Kyo laughed as the delicious dessert disappeared in front of his eyes. 'She's something... I regret being formerly confused about our relationship.' He had forgotten about the girl on New Year's as he focused all his attention to making Alice and his relationship work. He finished his own ice cream and when they were done, they once again were outside. He took a gloved hand and laced his fingers with hers. Alice looked up at him and smiled.
Once
they started walking, Alice's phone rang. She ignored it and Kyo
questioned her. "I don't feel like answering right now. I just want to
keep walking with you like this.
We haven't done this type of thing
in a while and I just want to cherish this moment while it lasts." He
grinned and pulled her into an embrace. He kissed the top of her
head. "Me too..." He tipped her face slightly up and placed a kiss on
the tip on her nose before lowering his lips to hers. They stayed there
for a while--kissing, hugging, and kissing again. They were caught up
in the moment and neither one of them wanted to snap out of their
dreamy state.
"I think we're getting better at this," Kyo managed to say as he caught his breath.
"Mmm hmm," Alice murmured before she reached up and kissed him fully once again. But then she noticed passing people staring at them and giving them dirty looks.
"Kyo, people are watching."
"Let them watch," he said as he tried to kiss her. She placed her hands on his chest and slightly pushed him away.
"You know how I am. I get embarrassed easily," she said and she looped her arm in his. She knew he was disappointed but she really did feel conscious and discomfort under the gaze of others.
Kyo looked at the time on his watch and threw a regretful glance at Alice. Alice's eyes turned to the ground. He could tell she was saddened and upset.
"I know. I'm sorry but I really have to work right now," he said gripping her closely. When he let go, he said, "C'mon. I'll take you home."
"Okay..." she grumbled.
He kissed her goodnight in front of her house and left, saying that he'd be sure to call the next day.
Alice sighed and went up to her room and flopped onto her bed. Suddenly, her phone vibrated and she anxiously reached into her bag for it.
'So whatcha doin' now Alice?'
It was Koki.
For two months, they had mainly texted and ocassionally called one another. They had talked about their lives, their interests, and everything else. Well, almost anything. Alice hadn't said one thing about Kyo to Koki. She felt guilty but assured herself that what they were doing was innocent. Nothing happened. They just talked.
'Thinking about school. U?' she texted back. A moment later, she received a response.
'You.'
Alice blushed a deep shade of red and tried to hide it but realized that no one can see how flustered she was. 'Don't do that.' she immediately replied.
'Don't do what?'
'Say things like that.'
'I didn't say it. I texted it. Y? U didn't like that comment? Was it inappropriate?'
She shook her head even though he couldn't see her.
'Um... I dunno...'
He repied, 'Well, I'll try to remember not to say that the next time I think about u."
'STOP IT! Ur making me blush.' The keys on her phone could have easily been crushed with the amount of pressure she put.
'Oh I am, am I? Hehe...'
Alice sighed. 'Yes, you are. So now can we talk about something else?'
'If u want.'
'Have you planted that snapdragon yet?'
'NO, but I REALLY want to! I just haven't had the time.'
'And Erika?'
'Sigh. Uh... next subject please?' He had told her about his arranged marriage and how he desperately wanted to get out of it.
'Ok fine. Tanpopo.' She hesistated before she sent it. He talked about her a lot and he wasn't sure what his feelings for her were. She pushed away her thought of jealousy.
'She brought this cake today to celebrate the success of our planting club. But that idiot Aoi finished it before we got the forks out.'
'Oh really?'
'Yeah and Tsuki made sure to discipline him real well. U should've see it.'
'Haha. That'd be interesting to picture but I still don't know what u or the others look like.' This was indeed correct. Throughout the two months, they had never met in person. Their friendship was based mainly on their conversations.
'Maybe we should set a date for us to all get together. Whaddya think Alice?'
Alice pondered the invitation. Should she risk meeting him when her own feelings were in chaos? 'Uh... I'll let u know later. I've g2g.' She wasn't sure if it would be a good idea to meet him face to face. She was afraid.
'Alrite. Sweet dreams.' He replied and no more messages came back after that.
"Goodnight," she whispered even though he couldn't hear her.
She put her phone on her desk and lay down on her bed thinking to herself. 'Today with Kyo was nice...' Shifting, she came face to face with a picture of her and Kyo hugging. It was taken at the picnic two weeks ago. 'Then why am I thinking so much about Koki...?
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It was seven o'clock and Tanpopo was getting ready when her doorbell rang. She opened the door and immediately hugged the visitor.
"Hey, I didn't expect you to be here until later on."
"Well, I couldn't wait that long." The visitor was Frey and they had been dating since the day after New Year's. Tanpopo had given him a chance but she still hadn't told her friends about him even though it had been two months. It was getting harder and harder to hide her secret. Lately. they have been questioning her about her quick disappearances and 'busy' schedule. 'Telling Koki would feel weird,' she thought as Frey's arms encircled her again. 'But I know there's some part of me that really loves Frey. Right...?'
"So where are we off to?" Tanpopo asked as they were in his car.
"You'll see. It's just an absolutely great place for couples like us." Frey said with a smile.
She widened her eyes. "We're not going to a HOTEL are we?!" she asked panicking.
"Hmm... maybe."
"FREY!!!"
He patted her arm. "I'm just kidding. We're not. Why would I bring you to a hotel when we just came from your house. There's really no difference from a hotel or your room. If I wanted, I could've had you right there." He shifted his head and looked at her with a twinkle in his eye. "Or right here."
Tanpopo blushed and widened her eyes again in shock. "Oh no you don't!!!"
"Hehe. You're so gullible. Cute."
She breathed a sigh of relief. She had seen both his serious and playful side and that made it difficult to determine whether he was kidding or not. Seeing her relax. Frey took her hand and smiled at her.
"Watch the road." she said with a giggle.
"I am I am. Shiesh. You're so pushy." The car finally stopped five minutes later at the park. "Let's go my lovely. Your surprise awaits."
Tanpopo paused to think. "Surprise?"
"You betcha." He took her hand and literally dragged her away from the car. She gasped when she saw what Frey was talking about. In the middle of the park's garden was a table for two. A lit candle was placed in the center and delicious food surrounded it. A single waiter was off to the side. Frey went over and tipped the guy and muttered a thanks.
"Oh Frey, it's beautiful. When did you... how could you...?" She really didn't know what to say. This was the most romantic thing anyone had ever done for her. "Thank you." She went over and gave him a kiss before turning her attention the the wonderful sight.
Frey guided Tanpopo to a chair and gestured for her to sit down.
"Why thank you kind sir," she said smiling.
He bowed and replied, "Only for you madam. And might I say how beautiful you look tonight.
She blushed and she could feel him staring at her through the candlelight. To him, she looked like a goddess. She was wearing a simple, white, knee length dress and her golden brown hair was flowing freely just below her shoulders. Her hair had grown out and she wanted to get it cut soon. But Frey liked it a little long. He liked everything about her. He was hoping that she'd be "the one." After his former love Alice had chosen one of his close friends, Kyo, he had sulked around his apartment for days. 'Please be the one for me...' he thought as he placed his hand over hers.
Her heart beat faster and faster as he continued to gaze at her. 'He loves me...' That was apparent. She could see it in his eyes and she felt happy and overjoyed.
"So are we gonna let the food get cold? We should eat before we waste a perfectly good meal," she said and she smiled at him. There was a lot of that. Smiles. Frey nodded and dug in. During their meal, they laughed and chatted away, clearly having the time of their life.
From a distance, Tsuki, Aoi, and Arisa watched as their friend had a romantic dinner with a man. "Who do you think he is?" She asked her companion. She knew it was bad to spy on a friend but the feeling she had that Tanpopo wasn't telling her something felt worse. They were at a very safe distance but the guy looked vaguely familiar.
Aoi shifted his feet. "I don't know but if Koki saw her... what do you... I mean, how do you think he would feel?"
Tsuki looked at him. "Sad. Unless he's hiding something from us too. He's been on that phone of his, texting something to someone all the time."
"I know what you mean," Arisa said. "Something is going on between those two friends of ours and I'm gonna find out." She had given birth a month ago and her baby boy was left at home with her dad.
Aoi grinned. "Count me in."
"Me too," came the response from Tsuki.
"I can't wait to see Koki's expression when he finds out that we've been spying on him and investigating."
Tsuki glared at him. "He is NOT going to find out anything. Is that clear Aoi? Don't you dare breathe a word to him or Tanpopo!" she said firmly.
"Not even--"
"SHUT IT FLIPPY!" Tsuki and Arisa both growled with annoyance.
He put his hands in front of him in surrender. "Shiesh. Ok ok. I can keep a secret. Hey Tsuki..."
"What?" she asked bluntly.
"I loooooovvvvveeee you!"
Tsuki blushed but growled, "Shut up and stay that way!"
Arisa smirked. "This will be interesting."
"What will be interesting?"
The three of them froze as they heard a familiar voice.
"Oh no! We're doomed!" Aoi wailed.
To be continued....
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A/N: That's the end of Chapter 3! Yeah. So PLEASE REVIEW!!! I'm really trying to update all my stories as fast as possible but there's so much school work to be done. Sigh... I hate homework. Happy birthday Martin Luther King!!! Don't forget to read my other stories if you haven't read them yet. That would be appreciated. Buh bye. Adios. Aloha. Uhh... I don't know how to spell the French goodbye. Arevoir? Iono. Well, I hoped you enjoyed it and I'm sorry that I rushed things last chapter.