Eyes of the Heart
Author notes: All that have reviewed my story a big thank you. Thank you Sherri for the shout out Cloud X Solider keep reviewing you're so loyal also I am from Windy to in FFXI maybe we could link up so time. Jackie I'm glad you liked this AU and I am so happy I have another male fan; I want both male and female to enjoy the story. And Defafaeth Mechqua =D right back at ya. Purebloodwitch I do try to make the scene come out at you, since I have no pictures to show, I try to draw pictures with words and I'm glad you can almost see them, and yes I am Tsukasa and Tsukushi fan, I have this thing for cocky gorgeous guys, I like my men confident, but it is also fun to play around with some like Rui. Echo2 thanx for the input I hope you will enjoy this chapter and you should really read the manga that the story is based on it is great, I have never seen the Meteor Garden version, but I'm thinking about checking it out. Keep reviewing it keeps me writing.
Disclaimer: I do not own Hana Yori Dango or any of its characters; I am just a single writer showing her appreciation of the time and effort it took to create such a wonderful series.
Chapter 5: A Night to Remember
Tsukushi walked up to her room full, of mock confidence. When she finally shut the door her legs were shaking so badly she fell to the ground with her fists in her knees. I was so nervous my heart was going 60 mph, not only that but that little outburst could possibly cost me my job. But it felt... She looked at her hands and walked over to the full length three sided mirror. ...it felt so GOOD!! I haven't felt so free in such a long time. I really have been stuffy. I feel as if I've been hiding my true self. Why does it take someone like Doumyoji Tsukasa to bring me out of my shell? Well I'm saying good bye to that mousey me and hello to the true Makino Tsukushi starting tonight.
Tsukushi walked into her closet in search of an outfit for the evening. She spent a good hour trying on clothes. I forgot I have nothing to wear, why was I so rash in saying that I would go, maybe I could still back out. NO I'm going through with this even if I have to make a dress by hand. Hey that's not such a bad idea, I've made my clothes before and it doesn't cost much. With her mind made up Tsukushi called for Ran.
"Ran is there a sewing machine anywhere in the house?"
"I think Tama-sama has one from long ago, I can ask her for it if you like?"
"Yes that would be great."
A few minutes later Tama arrived at Tsukushi's room.
"What is this I hear of you needing a sewing machine?"
Suddenly the fighting spirit Tsukushi had disappeared at the accusatory tone she received from the little woman.
"Well you see, I met the young masters' friends today and the end result was one of me going to a club with them tonight. I really don't want to go but Doumyoji said I had to because he would be there. But I have no clothes and no money to get clothes for such an outing."
Tama chuckled a little which surprised Tsukushi because she had thought Tama would never smile at her unguardedly.
"So what did you plan on doing, making the dress yourself? When you could just have the young master buy you something.
"Exactly, I don't want to be indebted to anyone, especially not the young master. So I'll make my own dress."
"You're a strong spirited one. Perfect for the young master, unlike those other tramps he had leading him around before. Throwing themselves at him and trying to show the goods before the honeymoon. I'm glad his older sister taught him better than that. Well young lady, I like your attitude so I am going to help you. I was quite the seamstress in my day before these old eyes and hands started to act up. But I'm sure I could squeeze out a nice enough outfit for tonight. What time are you leaving?"
"9:00pm I told them to be on time or I wasn't going. I was kind of rude but they deserved it. Especially Doumyoji, he hates me I'm sure of it."
"Believe me child if he hated you, you'd be well aware of it. You probably wouldn't be here now, not only that but he gave you this room. This was the room his sister would stay in when he was afraid to be alone. He was constantly talking about being kidnapped and how he beat up all the kidnappers. He spoke a brave talk but in the end he was just a scared little boy."
Tama stared off into space for a few seconds as if lost in thought.
"He has been alone for a very long time, his parents were always away and he only had his sister and me. What he really needed was his real mother, not me an old grandma. But I digress, lets move on to that dress."
She snapped her fingers and three maids came in carrying a sewing machine and rolls of various fabric, lace and thread. There was a rainbow of colors to choose from, but only one stood out to Tsukushi and that was a deep night blue. It was so beautiful Tsukushi couldn't help but rub the cloth to her face.
"I like this one; I think it is absolutely lovely."
"Yes that is a wonderful color, did you have an idea of what kind of dress you wanted to make?"
Tsukushi walked over to one of her bags. And pulled out a sketch book, and presented the design to Tama.
"Why child this is a nice, but difficult design. Did you do this yourself?"
Tsukushi smiled sheepishly and nodded her head.
"It is sort of a hobby. I like to paint and sketch. I always wanted to make this dress but never really had the time or the help. So I guess now would be as good a time as any."
"Well than let's get started."
The time spent working on the dress allowed Tama and Tsukushi to share many thoughts and experiences and soon they were talking freely as old friends.
"So Tsukasa, what do you plan on doing?"
"I'm not sure, I had one of my spies tell me what Tsukushi was doing and it seems that she and Tama are up to something. She mentioned something about a sewing machine and dress designs. Which makes absolutely no sense, why would any woman in this household need one of those?"
"Maybe she has never seen one before and thinks that it...uh never mind that makes no sense either. You got me there Tsukasa I have no idea why anyone would need one of those, I don't even know what one looks like."
"I do, my mother had one but the moment she pricked her finger she ran off and tossed the thing in the trash. She acts like such a child, than you guys wonder why I only date older women."
"Anyway guys I will see you later I need to get ready for our big date with the evil guide from heck."
"Ok see you at 9:00 sharp Tsukasa."
Rui waited until Akira and Soujirou left before he spoke up.
"Tsukasa I think that Tsukushi maybe hiding something. She seemed like a completely different person than when I first met her. I hope you know what you're doing in putting her in such close proximity to you. You never know what she may do, after all she reports directly to your mother."
"I see your concern but you know what they say keep your friends close and your lovers closer."
"Tsukasa its' 'your friends close and your enemies closer'."
"Whatever it's all the same to me. By the way what was with you earlier? Don't tell me you're interested in Tsukushi?" Tsukasa's face showed worry that he tried to hide.
Rui though it would be fun to play with him a little.
"Maybe, I miss Shizuka but what better way to get over a broken heart than to start anew? And that Tsukushi could be a real knock out with a little work. I wouldn't mind working her out a little myself."
"Now you're starting to sound like one of the playboy duo. Cut it out you ain't foolin' nobody."
"Haha caught me, but I will say that I am faintly interested in her. As a matter of fact I know the real reason why she was late."
"What? You know? But, how?"
Rui walked over to the door and turned the knob.
"That me friend is for me to know and you to find out."
Rui exited the room leaving Tsukasa alone with his thoughts.
What was that suppose to mean? How does he know what she was doing, unless she was with him? But that doesn't add up, but it would explain his behavior with her before. This can't be, my best friend has already made a move before me. If only I had my sight fully restored I would show her what kind of guy I was. I wouldn't hold back and I'd tell her that I feel some type of way for her. 'Good one, I'm sure she will come swooning at your feet than. Face it you are not a full man so you can't do anything. I doubt when she is in trouble you could help her. You are BLIND and she doesn't need a blind burden such as yourself.' No, I'll get my sight back and I'll protect her if I have to. 'Ha not likely, but than again you might not have to Rui is there to do it for you ha ha ha.' No stop it, I refuse to listen anymore to you.
Tsukasa held his hands to his head trying to silence the negative thoughts. They always seemed to manifest themselves whenever he was happy or harbored some kind of doubt. He had been faced with them for so long. The constant battle he raged against them, threatened to drive him crazy. He continued to have the mastery over them, but he was getting tired and pretty soon he feared they would consume him.
But there was one thing that seemed to shut those thoughts up and it was a certain young lady that would be living in the house for the awhile. Could she possibly be the muzzle for these thoughts?
Tsukasa left the room and headed over to the gym for his training, once again his treacherous sight leaving him, plunging him into a world of darkness where his thoughts took form and attacked him. He didn't even miss a step; this was what he was use to, and probably what he would continue to be left with. Loneliness.
Tsukasa finished his work out later than usual; he worked out to the point of exhaustion trying to fight back his internal demons until he was too tired to think about them. He walked up the stairs to his room. His shirt was off and he had a towel wrapped around his neck. His sweat pants were dangerously low not leaving much to the imagination. The sweat rolled off of his well defined muscles and soaked his curly hair straightening it somewhat.
Tsukushi backed out of the room laughing at something Tama had said right into Tsukasa as he came up the stairs. She let out a small yelp of surprised as she felt something solid and moist at her back. She turned around and faced an amused Tsukasa that looked at her with unseeing eyes.
Even though she knew he couldn't see her by the glazed coating over his eyes, the color of a silvery blue, she felt as if he could see right through her into the dividing point of her soul. She could get lost in those eyes that showed such emotion even at its current state of blindness.
"Ano...excuse me, I didn't see you there."
"Nor I you, but than again I'm blind, so I don't really see anything. So that means you should be more careful as to where you are going."
He spoke with such bitterness, but all Tsukushi felt was pity, yes she pitied him but not in the way she pitied most of the ones she helped.
She pitied the fact that he was born into a world that offered the freedom money could by, but at a price that took away the real freedom, a life of ones own making.
"I'll be sure to do that next time."
Both Tsukasa and Tsukushi moved in opposite directions to get out of the others way and still ended obstructing the others path.
"Ok hold I'll move first."
Tsukasa turned to the side holding his hands in a 'right this way' gesture.
"Uh ok, thank you." She tucked a stray hair away and walked past him, but tripped on his toe and fell towards the steps. She closed her eyes and braced herself for the crash that never came. Lighting quick Tsukasa wrapped her in his arms preventing her fall and held her tightly. Tsukushi opened her eyes and stared once again into the liquid pools and realized that she was saved by two very strong very gentle arms.
Tsukasa once again looked at her with such intensity, and inched his face closer to hers just his face was one of determination. Tsukushi's defense had been shattered the moment she was in his arms and closed her eyes once again this time for a kiss.
"Tsukushi is everything ok? I heard you yelp and though that you might have fallen." A concerned Tama appeared at the opened door to Tsukushi's room door.
Tsukasa and Tsukushi jumped apart, but it was evident that something had just happened by the beet read faces both sported.
"Oh...uh...I'm ok Tama, I almost fell down the steps when Tsukasa saved me." She laughed nervously and playfully punched Tsukasa on the shoulder.
"Ha ha great reflexes you got there."
Tsukasa snapped back to attention with the physical contact and masked his face with mock irritation.
"Good thing I did or your clumsiness would have been the end of you. How does it feel to be saved by the unseeing?"
"Well I'm just glad you were here, anyway I'm off to get the thread Tama."
Tsukushi made a dash in the direction of Tama's room. Tama went back into the room mumbling about young people and how they think the old were never at their age. Tsukasa stayed in the hall a few minutes longer and looked at his arms and thought how right she felt in them and how intoxicating her smell was. After a few minutes more he went into his room. All the while a silent figure watched it all and backed up into the shadows of another hall way.
By the 8:50pm the F3 were arriving, the first Akira wore a pale yellow Gucci shirt and white slacks. Soujirou was next and he wore a maroon shirt with kaki pants. Rui arrived at exactly 9:00 sporting a black turtle neck with black pants and Prada shoes. Tsukasa came down the stairs dressed from head to toe in Gucci his shirt was a silky navy blue with gold buttons accompanied by brown slacks and brown alligator shoes that had gold trimming.
"Yo, Tsukasa trying to look good for the lady huh? Usually you look so casual when you go to these things; some jeans and a t-shirt are your usual attire."
"It must be because Tsukushi is coming. He really is maturing, right in front of our eyes. I'll be sure to find you a suitable place for you and Tsukushi tonight." Akira winked at Tsukasa who just glared at him.
After the incident with Tsukushi, Tsukasa took a shower and a quick nap. He woke up to the frantic noise Tsukushi and Tama were making in the other room and decided to get ready. Thankfully he was able to see again at that time and dismissed his usual dressers for an outfit of his choosing. He prayed that his sight would last the whole evening; he wanted very badly to see Tsukushi. And what she really looked like.
"No I just had the opportunity to dress myself today. I want to see what the fuss over this girl is all about."
Rui cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, and pointed to the stairs.
Everyone turned and was stunned by person descending the stairs. Tsukushi walked down the steps wearing a beautiful night blue dress with a silvery tint. It had a high princess like collar that reached the lower part of her cheek. The edges were rounded off and plunged down into a low bodice. The sleeves reached mid arm and had 3 silver buttons on the side. The dress came 2 inches above the knee with a mini train that came to mid calf. The train was rounded in the same style of the collar.
Here hair was put up in a loose bun, that threatened to come undone after each step but remained in tack, she also had a few loose curls that framed her face and a few in the back that reached to her shoulders. She was slightly flushed because she thought that the neck line was a little too low. But Tama assured her that it was just perfect for where she was going.
All 4 men made there way to the stairs to assist her down. Rui who was, surprisingly, a little faster than the rest had the honors of escorting her down the steps. This caused Tsukasa to get very jealous. He was about to say something but Soujirou let out a loud whistle interrupting him.
"Whoa Tsukushi, it's like the sun has come out for the first time. I'm blinded, no offense Tsukasa."
"You look good; allow me the privilege of escorting you to the car." Akira reached out his hand to Tsukushi's when he saw the dangerous look Tsukasa gave him and decided against it.
"You know on second thought I think that you should be escorted by your boss." He handed Tsukushi over to Tsukasa, who was transfixed by Tsukushi.
Gosh she is more beautiful than I had thought. I never imagined she would look this way. I want to make her mine. I'm so confused, why does she have this effect on me.
Tsukasa took her hand and all 5 of them left the house oblivious to the clenched fists of a lone figure looking down upon the scene behind one of the pillars. The sound of the closing door in the empty room was accompanied the echo of a fist pounding the pillar which resonated though out the empty mansion.
"You look beautiful." He takes in her scent as he escorted her to their limo. When he opened the door, she paused for a few seconds to look him in the eyes.
"Thank you and you can see now?" She cocks her head slightly to the side.
"Oh yeah, It seems as if my periods of sight are more frequent than they use to be." She looked so cute with her head tilted like that. 'Great now you are becoming mushy. You sound like such a love sick fool.'
"That's very good; I have a few things I want to say to you." Wow he looks amazing, maybe I shouldn't sit next to him. 'Why not we could pounce on him once he gets into the car, for a little lip action hehe.' No I can't do that, talk about unprofessional geez good thing I can keep my thought to myself or else I would be in trouble for sure. She decided to sit on the far left side of the limo facing the side Tsukasa would sit.
Tsukasa entered the limo after her and sat down in a little huff.
Now why didn't she want to sit next to me. Is there something wrong, or is she mad I made her come? But than again if she doesn't want to go we could stay here just ...the...two...of...us... A perverted grin surfaced on Tsukasa's face as his thoughts drifted into a fantasy realm. But what if she wants to talk about leaving to another position already because she doesn't like having me as a partial boss? Just when I actually approve of one of my mothers choices she is leaving me. Well I won't let that happen, I'll tell her I make the decision as to who is to help. His face became one of quiet determination.
"Doumyoji, how often does your sight kick in?"
"No you can't go I won't allow it."
"Nani? Uh what are you talking about?"
"Oh..Er...I mean..." Darn haven't even arrived to our destination and already making a fool out of myself.
"It seems to come in after I wake up, or sometimes for just no reason at all."
"I see." She jotted down something in a mini note book.
I wonder where she hid that, does it have other notes in it about me? I want to see what it says. And really where did she have that? His face reverted back to the silly perverted grin as he though of 'where' she could have got the notebook and how he wish he had seen her take it out of its 'hidden' place.
"How do you feel about your currents situation? Has there been anything that concerns you?"
"Isn't it obvious that I hate it? I can't do anything, I'm useless." Tsukasa was brought back down to reality like a cow having a child, messy and with a plop. Tsukasa's temper also rose once again as doubts and insecurities entered his head. He tried to shut them up but they grew louder.
"You are not useless. Whatever gave you that thought? You saved me today, and you call yourself useless. I have watched the way you move. You move with such confidence that many wouldn't believe that you were blind."
Her words hit him like ice cold water, quenching the fire that had begun to burn within him. The doubts in his mind were hushed into a low inaudible whisper. She in a few minutes did what he had been trying to do for months and that was, give him hope.
"First and foremost when I am working with you, I want no negativity. The accident that caused you current fate has bestowed you with a gift."
"More like a curse."
"No a gift, you are now able to sympathize with those who have no sight and perhaps never will have it. You know what relying on another person means, this could be considered a good lesson once you take over your families business. So I want no more talk of useless ness, always try to look for the good in each situation you are placed in, it keeps the horrible thoughts away trust me."
"You sound as if you speak from experience?"
"Perhaps, I do." Tsukushi whispered.
"And may I ask what happened?" Tsukasa moved over to sit next to her. Tsukushi looked at her hands and than into Tsukasa's eyes and she felt the familiar lump in her throat, the burning sensation at the back of her eyes, the tears that threatened to fall and the tear that was in her heart opened anew.
"It was such a long time ago, I barely remember." She gave a fake laugh and grew quiet.
"I won't push it tell me when you're ready, ok?"
"Yeah...and thank you." Who would have thought that he would be so attune to me. The loss of his sight has probably caused him to be sensitive to the voice and emotions in it. I must remember to write that down.
"Just one question was it a guy?"
Tsukushi was a little taken aback by this but she nodded her head. Tsukasa moved back over to his seat and the two remained in silence for the rest of the trip.
Tsukasa wondered how could something that happened so long ago, cause her to almost break down at the slightest thought. It must have been something bad to cut her so deeply. What kind of guy could hurt such a caring and beautiful girl? I would never do that to her, I would always make sure she was happy. But the fact that she had been hurt like this, does it mean she was in love with him? Does she still love him? Tsukasa began to get jealous at just the thought but decided to stop thinking about it and try to rest for the long night that awaited them.
When they finally arrived, at the club, it was 11 o'clock, the 5 had decided to get something to eat and than come to the club to work off all the food by dancing. The moment Akira and Soujirou got out of the car, they were swarmed on by crowds of girls vying for their attention. Of which they gave them, collecting telephone numbers and delivering empty promises.
Tsukushi, Tsukasa and Rui went to have a seat in the F4's private area above the dance floor. The other 2 joined them after 20 minutes, and 50 girls later.
"Its so hard being young, rich and good looking, but hey if you got the gift use it."
"Rui maybe you should give up on Shizuka, she left you man. Join the ranks of the playboys of the night. You could have your pick of women."
"Give it a rest Rui is sleeping again as usual."
Rui had fallen asleep the moment he sat down. At least this was the impression he wanted to give everyone. He was actually thinking about Shizuka. But another face appeared in his thoughts and it was of the girl sitting to his right. Why am I thinking about this girl? Its obvious that Tsukasa has already made a claim on her by the way he glowers at any male or female that looks in Tsukushi's direction. He's my bestfriend it would be wrong of me to even have these thoughts. Plus I have Shizuka correction I had Shizuka. And maybe Tsukasa hasn't really made his claim. 'Very true he hasn't actually said he likes her'. That's right so maybe I just may have a chance. I'll never really love her but she seems like the kind of person I could take comfort in. 'Yeah you could take comfort in her and still let Tsukasa have all the fun'.
Tsukushi excused herself, to get another drink. Rui woke up at the same time and offered to go with her. Using the excuse that he wanted to go and get something to drink as well. They walked to the bar and Tsukushi ordered a drink that glowed a fluorescent green. Rui just watched her as she turned to the dance floor and drank the glowing liquid. He leaned against the bar and laughed at the obviously nervous girl.
"You look really nice in that dress. There's no need to be nervous I wanted to apologize for my behavior the other day. Tsukasa has been through a lot, he's my bestfriend and I just don't want to see him get hurt. I actually would like to start over with you. Truce?" Rui held out his hand.
He wants a truce after what he said to me not on his life. Is he trying to make a fool of me? 'Now Tsukushi you weren't raised to hold grudges, take the truce.' 'Yeah and maybe you can get some lip action in he he' What is with you in this lip action make up you mind. (which she thinks was crazy because she was telling her mind to make up it's mind, very confusing) 'Hey all I know is that something needs to happen I'm just trying to speed things up.' Well enough I just want to be friends. Done arguing with the two opposing sides in her crazy thoughts Tsukushi looked at Rui's hand for a minute and figured that a truce wouldn't be so bad.
"I'm kind of glad that we had this truce, I wanted to ask you some questions about Tsukasa. If you ever have the time I would like to get together."
"Sure got plenty of stories, all 4 of us have been together since childhood. So we pretty much know everything about each other."
"That's great, I want to learn all I can to help him to my fullest."
"Yeah he is quite a guy." How could I possibly think of trying to make a move for this girl, it wouldn't be right. It's obvious that she is attracted to Tsukasa, in what way I'm not sure but I will just have to let it all pan out.
They both walk back to join the others Tsukasa glared at Rui for taking off with Tsukushi by himself. Rui just patted him on the back in a 'don't worry' gesture. That caused Tsukasa to relax slightly, but moved in a little closer to Tsukushi and placed his arm round her shoulder in possessiveness. Tsukushi blushed at the thought that Tsukasa may have though she was cold and was trying to warm her up.
How nice of him, a little unwarranted but nice. I guess I should just tell him to move because I'm not cold...but maybe I could stay here for just awhile longer, I feel so safe in these arms. 'You got that right you know this is where you want to be.'
The music was loud, the lights were bright and the people were full of emotion as the night came to life. Rui excused himself calling it a night, saying that the people were getting a little too wild for him and that he need to catch up on some sleep. Akira was busy talking to an older brunette that he appeared to be comforting. She would cry on his shoulder while he winked and gave thumbs up to Soujirou who winked back as he danced a slow song with a skinny long haired redhead. Soon Soujirou left the club with his latest conquest. Akira followed with his, both gave each other a high five as they left the club and entered their limos, which left Tsukasa and Tsukushi alone amid the ocean of people and sounds.
"So Tsukasa uh do you have any hobbies?" Tsukushi searched for a topic because of the weird silence that had settled upon them with the realization that they were alone together.
"I like making money and spending it. What about you?"
Tsukushi laughed at his blunt answer. She had never thought that making and spending money was a hobby.
"What's so funny?" Why does she feel the need to laugh at me all the time? I hate being laughed at...but she really does have a great smile and she is so open with her amusement she doesn't try to hide her joy like all the other stuck up chicks I've been out with. She's almost like a breath of fresh air.
"Oh nothing, I just never though that those two things could be a hobby. Anyway my hobby is painting and sketching. I actually sketched the design for this dress."
"You designed this dress? I would have sworn that it was professionally done. Beautiful."
Tsukushi blushed profusely. She had never been complemented like this before on her work and it made her feel even giddier than she was from the drinks she had consumed.
"Thank you, and yes the dress is very beautiful." She looked down at the dress and straightened imaginary folds.
"I wasn't talking about the dress." Tsukushi looked up to meet intense eyes.
What did he mean by that, I'm really starting to get nervous, but not in a bad way. Maybe I had a little too much to drink. And why does he keep looking at me that way? Every time I look at him I feel as if I could get lost in those eyes.
"Say would you like to have a dance with me?"
Dance? He wants to dance...with ME? Ok must calm down, my right mind tells me that I shouldn't but my other minds says 'Go ahead you fool don't miss this great opportunity.' I have been listening to that other mind a lot of late. Oh well what harm could a little dance do?
"Yeah, I would like that."
Score one for the great Tsukasa. She actually agreed to dance with me. It took a lot to ask her that but now I can finally feel her in my arms freely. I have to be one of the happiest guys alive. I am with the best looking girl here; I'm good looking and rich. Not only that but there's a slow song playing. 'Even better' what a wonderful night, eye sight please leave the lights on for a little while longer.
Tsukasa lead Tsukushi out onto the dance floor. There was still a lot of mass on the dance floor, which made Tsukushi and Tsukasa move in closer to one another, both blushed as Tsukushi placed her head on Tsukasa's shoulder and sighed with a mixture of exhaustion and delight.
What a nice evening, I'm glad I came. I'll have to say thank you to Tsukasa and remember to give him that card of apology, this has truly been a wonderful night.
Wow Tsukushi feels so nice, I'm going to make her mine, I don't care if she still loves that other guy or not. I know we haven't been on the best of terms but something that feels this right can't be wrong. I know she is attracted to me as I am to her, and I'm sure I could make feel more than just this attraction.
They danced until only a few couples were on the floor neither one of them speaking or even listening to the music. Each lost in ones own thoughts, but enjoying the warmth of the other. As the song ended they looked into each others eyes and came in for a kiss. Mere centimeters away Tsukasa felt a tap on his shoulder, which made him snap his head around and growl at the soon to be bloody pulp that interrupted their intense moment. There stood a man about the same age as he, with light brown hair, and a cocky smirk, he looked like he could have been a model.
"What do you want?" He roared, only to the amusement of the new comer.
"No need to get so upset. Cool your jets, I was just wondering if I could have the next dance with the lady you have in your arms?"
"And why should I? Let's ask what she thinks. Hey Makino do you—." He stopped at the look of horror on Tsukushi's face. She looked as if she would run at any moment with her hands up to her mouth.
"Hello Tsukushi how have you been? And I would like to thank you kind sir for taking care of my fiancée."
"Fiancée?"
"Makino do you know him?"
Tsukushi could only whisper one word as she ran off the floor.
"Junpei."
You guys are so fortunate 2 chapters in one week hee hee I'm drained, I hope you enjoyed. Actually I missed my deadline for last week and my boss is away so I get to be in charge in the back office. So I get to spend most of my time writing and editing my story. Editing takes so long and is a pain I really hate doing it but oh well. I hadn't intended this chapter to be this long but there was a lot that needed to be put out there. How did you like the internal conflict going on with everyone? I hope they didn't seem too crazy, but you know how everyone has that nagging feeling that always talks to them at in appropriate times, well that was the other voice Tsukushi's, Tsukasa and Rui's head. Actually Tsukushi had 3 at one point in time you know like one telling her the right way, the other the bad way and the third her own input. Lots of TxT moments and don't worry they will kiss eventually. I'm still in the air about Rui's character maybe I'll just go ahead with what I had planned for him anyway. So until next time r & r. Ja ne
