Disclaimer – Don't own anything.
Summary - AU high school fic. Ayane finds herself crushing on Hayabusa. Unfortunately, Kasumi also has eyes for him. Will Ayane get her way? How does Lei Fang fit in with all this? Will Tina EVER grow up! (Contains a lot of Tina Bashing; read at your own risk.) AyaneXHayabusa. Or is it KasumiXHayabusa? Lei FangXJann Lee, TinaXeveryone.
A/N – Oh wow, I'm updating. I've mustered up enough motivation to work on this chapter, at least. I'm still not quite sure where I'm going with this story, or if I even want to continue it. Ah well, the least I can do is get some more up before I leave the country. Oh, and thanks to some encouragement from my dear friend, there will be shoujo-ai in later chapters for sure. Unfortunately for him, it's not going to be AyaneXKasumi. XP I'll try to make this chapter longer. (Or maybe I'll just double space it so it looks longer. hides XD)
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Kasumi's hand covered her mouth as she attempted to squelch her laughter. As soon as she had set foot into the lunch room and began chatting away with Lei Fang, she immediately felt the stress from the current events lift from her shoulders. That's why she liked Lei Fang so much. The girl was always cheerful, and no matter what the circumstances, she could always manage to cheer up a depressed or distraught Kasumi.
Lei Fang giggled and began prodding her food with her fork, still chattering on about nothing. Her giggling quickly subsided, though, when she realized that Kasumi's attention was no longer on her. She looked up from her plate to meet Kasumi's eyes. "Kasumi?" No answer. Lei Fang pouted and followed Kasumi's gaze. Her pout soon vanished and a grin settled itself on her features, when she saw what – or who – was distracting Kasumi so thoroughly. Lei Fang's glance focused back on Kasumi, who seemed to be infatuated with none other than Hayabusa. Lei Fang sighed. 'Those two would make a cute couple. If only I could get them together somehow…" She sat there for awhile, simply thinking. The corners of her mouth slightly turned upwards in a mischievous smile, and she leant down and examined the food on her plate. Satisfied with her selection, she picked up a clump of rice and settled it on the end of her spoon. Her grin widened as she saw Kasumi hadn't noticed her actions. She then smashed her hand down on the head of the spoon, flinging the rice at Kasumi.
Kasumi gasped and jerked her head as she was abruptly yanked from her daydream due to the feeling of something slimy and cold hitting her face. She slammed her hand against her cheek only to find it full of …rice. Kasumi stared helplessly at the rice in her hand, and slowly turned to face Lei Fang, who, by now, had erupted into a fit of giggles. "Lei Fang!" She cried, and glared at the younger girl. Lei Fang clutched her sides. "Oi, Kas, you should've seen your face!" she gasped out between laughs.
Kasumi mumbled incoherently and tossed the rice in her hand onto her plate. Lei Fang had managed to stop laughing, and settled for a giant grin. "Hey, I'm sorry…forgive me?" She gave Kasumi her best puppy dog eyes. Kasumi looked at Lei Fang, only to come face to face with Lei Fang's famous "Please don't hate me" face. She had used it numerous times on Kasumi before, and every time had ended with Kasumi giving in and Lei Fang getting her way. Kasumi closed her eyes. 'IwillnotgiveinIwillnotgiveinIwillnotgivein…' she opened her eyes again. Lei Fang was staring intently at her face. Kasumi threw her hands in the air. "Oh! Why do I bother!" Both girls broke into laughter again. Kasumi smiled. She wished it could always be this way; laughing and having a good time with her best friend. Kasumi's thoughts were interrupted. "Why don't you talk to him?"
"What? Talk to who?"
"Oh, come on Kas, everyone can see it. You're attracted to Hayabusa like a moth is to a light."
"…He doesn't seem to notice…"
"Then you should tell him."
"What's that going to accomplish? He likes Ayane."
"Whaaat? Hayabusa and Ayane? What gives you that idea?" Lei Fang giggled again, at the idea of Ayane liking anyone.
Kasumi just sighed. "I don't know…it's just…she likes him. At least I think she does…She was blushing…and…-"
"Kasumi, now you're not making any sense!" Lei Fang pouted. Kasumi looked up at her. "Please go talk to him. You'll regret it forever if you don't." Kasumi shook her head. "But I-"
"Just go! I just want to see you happy, Kas." She smiled faintly at Kasumi. Kasumi looked up into Lei Fang's face. She saw slight sadness in Lei Fang's features, but most of all she saw concern and love. Kasumi closed her eyes and smiled back at Lei Fang. "Alright," she said softly. "I'll do it." With that, Kasumi got up and made her way to Hayabusa's table.