Glazed Affections

I had been debating to myself as to whether to turn into work this morning…early morning at that…but knew there was no point in trying to avoid my new boss. It was obvious he heard everything Kaoru was voicing so darn loudly and now was the time to be cool and calm about it. As I yawned and walked to the bakery this early morning, knowing I could never give up such an easy and fun job where I got to interact with loads of people and be in Sexy Bosses…no…no…no…don't randomly go off like that. It was a great opportunity to work in such a popular place. My customer skills were good and my genkiness was always in check making me very easy to talk to. It also helped I had quite the sweet tooth on what looked and tasted good in the bakery and damn was that boss of mine a complete hottie!

ARGH! Stop it Makimachi, you are loosing your mind. Must you wonder into the dark gloomy side that is your very bad streak with relationships by ogling your boss? Why was it that I always fell for employees at Jiya's restaurant or my new boss? It was settled. Makimachi Misao you are forever going to be doomed in love. Aoshi-sama was untouchable. Wait, there I go again with that damned 'sama' crap! What the hell is wrong with meeeeeeeeeee?

"Misao?"

"Eh?" Snapping out of thoughts I noticed I was standing in front of the bakery, my hands clutching my head as though I'd completely lost the plot. And with the way Aoshi was looking at me it seemed like he confirmed I was loosing it completely.

"Should you be here? You seem…worried? And it is rather early as well." I'm sure he really didn't know what to say as he unlocked the door and turned off the alarm as I followed him inside and closed and locked the door behind me.

"I kind of didn't sleep a lot last night." I mumbled out as I searched for the light switch coming in contact with something firm that didn't seem to be the side of the wall at all.

"That is not the light switch Misao." When the lights did flick on, I had to blink several times before gazing my eyes at the butt I was currently fondling.

"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" I yelled in a loud manner as though I was being ravaged my savage dogs, my hand instantly snapping away from Aoshi's firm round ass as he too had headed to the lights before me but I had not noticed in my half asleep and half thinking (about what he thought of what Kaoru said about him to me) phase.

"Though you say you are never a morning person, your voice sure knows how to break the silence of the night." Blushing furiously as Aoshi walked off I remained where I was, hand raised to my eyes as I brushed my thumb over my other fingers, the firmness of Aoshi very much imprinted into my brain now. Dammit, now I'm sure to think about this all day now! Why are you so cruel to me Kami-sama?

"Are you coming Misao?" Aoshi voiced from the back of the bakery and I sighed lightly and bent to get under the counter. Yeah I'm coming, don't you know it Mr Irresistible!

As though it had come second nature to me, I robotically grabbed eggs, flour, crushed nuts and dried fruit from the cupboards and fridges, deep in thought and yet this time knowing to still keep watch not needing to fall flat on my butt anymore. I was a professional too and therefore I was having no more 'klutz Makimachi days' from here on in, or so help me Kami-sama I will shout to the skies that my boss is a complete bishonen and I want to jump him like Kaoru-chan said last night.

"Watch it Misao." I took a surprised step back, noticing Aoshi clutching a bag of flour; his narrowed look directed it me. "If you cannot concentrate I will send you home. I have to pay for these ingredients and I don't need anymore dropped or broken, understand?" Damn you Kami-sama…and…NO I'm NOT voicing what I thought previously aloud.

"I'll change and then turn on the coolers." I knew he silently watched me go; my shoulders slumped forward as I closed the small bathroom door behind me. Pulling my bag from my back I unzipped it and pulled the top from inside only to find the black trouser pants I was going to wear with it had 'miraculously' disappeared! Pulling out a…skirt I suddenly lost my entire cool calm composure (not sure if I really had any to begin with) and screamed from within the bathroom.

"Misao is everything alright?" He was by the door in an instant. How I just wanted to leap into those strong arms and moan 'Oh Aoshi-sama!' Wait no I did not just think that right now. Besides its work time…he's busy. Hentai thoughts will you stop tormenting meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

"Ah, yeah, sorry about that, my friend just played a trick on me and…ah…I'll be wearing a skirt today." There was no reply from Aoshi and so I pried my faded jeans from my legs and then pulled on the skirt, sweat-dropping as it was as small as those darned school skirts one saw on the latest anime releases on television these days. It was black and pleated and only just covered my butt. Damn that sneaky bitch! I'm gunna kill her ass! I threw the top on, cringing as it was still the small one, Aoshi not having time to get me a new one just yet as it showed off my belly button once more. Damn, damn, damn, what to do, what to do…?

"Misao, we do not have all day."

"Ah, right, coming!" I yelled back and with black laced up shoes and white socks (which well ankle socks) I stepped out to see him in his baggy black jeans and a deep blue muscle shirt. Ooooooooooh dammit he was making me drool.

"Misao the cool…ers…" Should I be happy at that delayed reaction? I'm not sure cause even though his eyes were slightly wider behind those spiky bangs of his, I wasn't sure if it was surprise, want or disgust. I watched him cough lightly as he turned back around to continue to knead some dough. He looked like he needed kneading. Suppressing my giggle I scampered away and turned on the coolers, noticing that when I bent over my freaking underwear could possibly be revealed.

"Isn't that a…" He stopped once more and instantly I jolted to my full height. "…little short Misao?" Okay, so maybe by that fact as he had turned his head away in such a gentlemanly manner that he did get a glimpse of my purple underwear under this short skirt. Wait didn't purple mean sexually frustrated? Oh no! Now he knows I want sex with him! No, don't think about sex, just answer the guy!

"I'm sorry, my friend, the one you…err…saw last night, played a trick on me while I wasn't paying attention." I had downed myself in a few vodka's that evening, not once paying attention to the fact that while I complained and moped about, Kaoru had switched my black trousers to this little number I though I had hidden away.

"It'll have to do for today, besides you might bring in more customers." Was that some weird compliment he was giving me? "Are you coming to help?" I had no time to answer his previous question and raced after him. Standing by his oh so yummy scented side I helped him knead dough once more. So, did that also mean, he might like me in this skirt? Oh Misao it was time to place on some sassiness! Wait, did I even have sassiness? Ah who the hell cares, its time for fun and what's the worst he could do, fire me? At that, while I knew I was kneading away I frowned. That didn't matter I could still come to the bakery and see his sexiness. Would that make me a stalker? Would he then ban me from the shop if he found me creepy always coming around?

"NO! DON'T BAN ME?"

"What?"

"What?" I voiced back, eyes wide as I stared up at his surprised look. Some flour was rubbed against his cheek, but that's not what I needed to stare at as his lips curved slightly at the corners.

"Ban you from what Misao?"

"Ah, nothing!" I laughed lightly with my face flushing the deepest of reds as I bowed my head trying to hide my cheeks from his eyes. He must totally get his enjoyment out of seeing me act like an idiot and squirm in front of him. I must remember not to voice half thoughts aloud. Remember Makimachi, remaining cool was the 'in thing' now. Stop thinking and concentrate on cooking. Sighing pleasantly as I got a little better at rounding out buns I placed them in the oven Aoshi directed me too, before watching as eggshell fell to the concrete flooring.

"Ah, I'll clean that for you." I voiced and within seconds had gotten some gloves and was picking up the eggshell before throwing it in the bin and started wiping up the gooey mess, me on hands and knees while Aoshi headed lord knows where. It was best I not pay any attention to him, as I became a complete fool in front of him.

"Misao…" Oh my, did he just groan my name?" I sat up and looked at him, noticing one of his hands at his face while the other clenched at his side.

"What? I'm sorry? Did I ramble out loud once more?" I blubbered like an idiot as usual but watched him shake his head negatively.

"Must you crouch like that, I just saw…" He needn't finish as I squealed and threw my hands to my butt.

"I'M SORRY!" I yelled once more, face really red as I could have sworn my cheeks had steam coming from them.

"Look, if something is spilt just leave it alright? I don't need distractions."

"Oh?" I voiced quietly, my eyes drooping slightly as I tried to place on a little sexiness at his open confession.

"Now get up and get back to work." Well so much for that!

Xxx Time Passes xxX

"Good Morning and thank you for coming to Shinomori Delights, how may I help you?" It was typical fast morning routine as Aoshi remained out the front with me while I helped numerous customers at choosing certain deserts for dinner parties or birthday parties. If not that then it was just someone randomly popping in for morning tea or the general public wanting some freshly baked rolls or breads.

"She's quite a good employee Aoshi-san." I randomly heard an elderly man confess to Aoshi as he was thrown into another daily chat about local politics or the weather - boring stuff in other words.

"I really recommend the chocolate cake, it's delicious." I voiced to a woman who was eyeing off two different cakes. "Or you could just buy both!" I happily added and she laughed at my antics and I joined in too.

"She is quite cute too Aoshi-san. Is that a new uniform?" I couldn't help but blush this time as the guy was about Aoshi's age and didn't seem to have a problem with blatantly stating such a fact to my employer.

"Actually no, but we'll see." Oh please don't let me have to wear this skirt in public again. I couldn't handle the embarrassment, as I'm sure I'd flashed about three customers the colour of my underwear today.

"Misao would you like a break?"

"YES!" I practically yelled and rushed off to the back, not once looking back at the quiet chuckles of customers. I slumped to the milk crate out the back and leaned over, my forehead against my knees. This was the worst day ever. First Kaoru-chan and her loud antics about my supposedly hidden thoughts on Aoshi, now the skirt and now the flashing of underwear in front of Aoshi and his customers. I jolted up when I felt something cool against the back of my neck and came in contact with ice green eyes and Aoshi's handsome face.

"You forgot your drink." I gazed at the sugar high beverage, noticing it was my favourite and quietly took it from his hands.

"Misao?"

"Mm?" I voiced while taking a gulp, wondering who was minding the front if he was out here with me.

"My nieces are here and require entertainment, could you provide that while I serve the lunch rush?"

"Sure…" I muttered and watched the screaming girls come racing towards me, hands out and ready for hugs. Man they were friendly girls…and so darn adorable too!

"Misao-san, Konnichiwa!" They happily voiced and I did likewise, my eyes following Aoshi as he headed to the front, sternness in his voice telling the girls to behave while they were with me. He was too adorable at being their Uncle it was surprising.

Xxx Shinomori Delights – 6pm xxX

"Misao, its time to close up." I looked down at my watch, noticing the time and blinked owlishly at Aoshi.

"I close this early ever Thursday and make sure I'm home for the girls to have dinner with me."

"Oh, well I'll just grab some boxes and clean up the front area for you. These two little energetic girls are worn out." I quietly voiced as Suzume and Ayame were slumped at my sides as I sat on the ground with them.

"No need, it won't take too long. We did extremely well in sales…it must be your new 'uniform'." I couldn't help but laugh at that. There was a sense of humour in this sexy icicle after all. "You let them rest and I'll come get you when I've finished." I nodded my head, but really my butt was getting major sore and I needed to stand up. I did just that, thankful they didn't budge from their slouched sleeps and stretched my arms above me head, the top I was wearing rising even more.

"Okay I'm…err…must you always do that Misao?"

"Hey you walked in on me!" I spoke defensively before moving into the bathroom to change, a small victory under my belt at stopping him in his quiet talking like I had before. Perhaps there was hope for me yet!

Leaving the bathroom after tying my shoelaces on my sneakers, I found the little genki girls wide away and chatting a mile a minute to Aoshi.

"Misao, the girls want to invite you to dinner. Do you accept?"

"Where do you girls want to eat?" I questioned while combing out their messy hair thinking they might want to go to a restaurant.

"To Uncle Aoshi's place like we always do."

"Um…"

"Is that a no?" Oh my god he was inviting me to his house!

"NO!" I yelled back and then instantly blushed as the girls giggled up at me, their faces holding bright smiles as though they knew more then what they were supposed to at such young and impressionable ages.

"So you accept?" He questioned me once more.

"Um…sure…"

"Then lets be on our way, we have to go to the supermarket first." I watched Aoshi point to a jeep out the back, my stupid eyes not once seeing it to begin with and we headed on over to it. Aoshi buckled in the girls while I got into the passenger seat. I couldn't believe I was going to Aoshi's place for dinner.

Kami-sama you are soooooooooooo good to me!

# To be continued #