Disclaimer: I don't own Hikaruno Go. It belongs to HottaYumi and Obata Takeshi.
Crusty's note: Okay, hi again! Thx 4 keep on staying tuned. Ha-ha… sorry 4 the 'teaser' on previous chappie. I guarantee the boys will have their first kiss. Only, it won't come that easy, he-he…
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The Tutoring
That night, Hikaru went to Akari's house because he needs to borrow her math book. He also needs some tutoring for his failing grade.
"Just a minute, Hikaru," Akari went out of her room because her mother told her there was a phone for her.
Hikaru sighed. Actually, he didn't want to study any math. But his mother forced him to. Sometimes he regretted his decision to go to high school. Maybe he should just follow Waya's decision for not continuing his study and concentrating in becoming a pro.
Today Hikaru didn't come to school because he had an early match. After that, he didn't go to the Go salon because Akira wouldn't be there. His schedule was right after Hikaru.
Hikaru was still remembering the scene at the playground where Akira wanted to kiss him. That was very shocking but also very exciting.
"Sorry, Hikaru," suddenly Akari appeared by the door, "Well, which you want to study first?" Akari sat in front of Hikaru and opened her math book.
"Who was that on the phone?" Hikaru leaned his chin on his palm. He was more interested in chatting instead of studying.
"Oh, it was Shinji."
"Shinji?"
"Yes, from class 1-B. He's the member of basketball club. He's a very nice person you know. And he also loves animal."
"Okay… but you don't have to go that detail."
Akari rather blushed.
"You didn't tell me you already have a boyfriend."
"Why should I? You were too busy with Go, anyway," Akari pouted and closed her book. "Moreover… I've given up on you…" She mumbled the last sentence.
"What?"
"Nothing," Akari grinned.
"So, how long you've been dating with this Shinji?" Hikaru brought the snack plate to his lap.
"For about two weeks."
Hikaru stop his chewing. "Have you two kissed?"
"Hikaru! What did you ask that for!?" Akari banged the table. Her face was blushing heavily.
"Just wondering… What did he say when he wanted to kiss you?"
"I'm not gong to answer that. And I think you should just go home if you don't have any wish to study!"
"Did you quickly say yes?"
"Hikaru! Please!" Akari took a pillow and threw it to Hikaru's face.
"Akari, please," Hikaru grinned, "We rarely get the chance to hang out together anymore. There's nothing wrong if you want to share some of your story with me."
"One thing that makes me wonders, Hikaru, why you suddenly wanna know about this kind of stuff?" Akari put a sly smile.
"Huh? Uh, nothing special."
"Are you seeing someone?"
"No."
"Really?" Akari pulled her face closer to Hikaru. "I got a feeling you're planning to kiss someone."
"No I'm not!"
"You don't have to be that panic," Akari giggled.
"I'm not panic!"
"Okay, since we're friends, I'll tell you some tips how to start a kiss."
Hikaru didn't debate this time. He thought he could use some help from Akari.
"Firstly," Akari smiled, "You have to make eye contact. Eye contact always starts everything. Also don't forget your distance with the person you want to kiss. Closer is better."
"So, should I stare first or approach first?" Hikaru forgot that he was denying before.
Akari smiled some more, "Well, maybe you should make sure you're not standing too far first."
"And then?"
"And then… you can choose. You want to ask for permission to kiss or you just gonna pull your face closer and kiss. But I prefer the last one. Asking permission is kinda lame."
"Oh…" But to Hikaru, Akira didn't sound lame when he asked for permission to kiss him.
"Well?"
"Well what?"
"Aren't you going to tell me who is it you want to kiss?" Akari grinned.
"This doesn't mean I'm going to kiss someone."
"Sure…"
"Akari…"
"What?" Akari was ready to hear a name.
"What should you eat before you kiss?"
"Huh? Uh, well I think mint candy is the best choice. But you also have to make sure you've brushed your teeth."
"Oh… In that case…" suddenly Hikaru stood up, "I better go home now. It's kinda late and I need a rest. Can I borrow your math book?"
"Sure thing, but don't forget to bring it tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay."
Akari walked Hikaru to the door. After politely refused an offer for dinner from Akari's mother, Hikaru and Akari went outside.
"I'll walk you to the corner," Akari said.
"You don't have to, it's cold outside. Well, see you tomorrow." Hikaru waved and left.
"Hikaru!"
Hikaru slightly turned.
"When you already kissed this person, could you give me a name?"
Hikaru grinned, "Okay, but I can't promise you that."
Akari smiled.
When Hikaru almost gone by the corner, Akari shouted, "You can also try to wear lipgloss!"
Hikaru nearly hit the sign pole.
tbc
