Hello Minna, Here is Chapter 6 of Makenai. I hope you enjoy it. Please R & R and let me know what you think. I am sorry for the delay in getting this out but my internet was down and lots of other fun things. (Notice the sarcasm there) I know I know excuses, excuses.

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Makenai

Chapter 6 - Everybody Have Fun Tonight!

Yaten strolled idly into the room; he was still smiling as he threw himself down on the couch next to Taiki. Glancing over at Yaten, Taiki was surprised to see a smile on his face.

"So what has you smiling? Are you excited about our going to a movie with the girls?" Taiki teased in a light tone.

"No, I'll show you what has me smiling." He jumped up and waved for Taiki to follow. Holding a finger up to his lips he signaled for quiet. Walking to Seiya's door he opened it far enough so that they could both peek in.

Usagi was lying on the bed next to Seiya sound asleep and Seiya had possessively thrown his arm around her and pulled her close in his sleep.

Yaten almost chuckled when he saw the look on Taiki's face. It mirrored his more than likely; a goofy kind of happy look that men don't get very often. Heading back out to the living room Yaten flopped back down on the couch.

"Now you know why I was smiling." He left it at that; glancing at his watch to check the time. They still had another half an hour before they had to leave. "We still have one small problem though. Usagi's parents are probably starting to worry. Who should we call?"

"Well one of the girls obviously." Taiki looked thoughtful for a moment before continuing. "I could call Ami and let her know to cover for Usagi." Taiki tried to hide his excitement at the thought of calling Ami-chan. 'This is cool. I have wanted to talk to her.'

Yaten was relieved that Taiki didn't expect him to call Aino-chan. "Go for it. I think that is a great idea." 'Plus it keeps me from that maniacal blonde.' Taiki nodded and proceeded to call Ami-chan.

He looked up her number in the phone book and picked up the phone. As he dialed each number he committed it to memory. 5 - 5 -5 - 9 -1 - 7 - 6. The phone rang twice before a feminine voice answered breathlessly.

"Moshi-moshi? He could hear soft breaths through the phone.

"Hello May I speak with Mizuno Ami please." Taiki thought he heard a quiet squeal of excitement.

"This is Ami-chan. May I ask who is calling?" She listened excitedly hoping that her guess was right.

"This is Kou Taiki. I have a giant favor to ask of you. You see we have Usagi here. Um I don't know if anyone told you about the fight."

"What fight?" Taiki heard her gasp of surprise and question.

"Well you see Uranus decided to have it out with Seiya-kun and he got hurt. Usagi is here only to care for him. We hoped you might call her parents and cover for her. She is asleep at the moment."

"I can do that. I'll just tell them that she is staying with me tonight. So are you still meeting us at the theater?" The questioning tone in her voice led him to hope.

"Yeah Yaten and I are still planning on coming." Taiki heard her sigh of relief and his hopes were bolstered even higher.

"Well I'd better let you go so you can call her parents but it has been nice chatting. I'll see you shortly." Taiki tried sounding casual but it was hard hiding his excitement.

"Bye then." He heard her push the disconnect button and he stood motionless, grinning like an idiot, as the dial tone beeped in his ear.


Yaten and Taiki arrived before the girls. They stood outside the theater and watched the crowds moving in every direction. Yaten leaned against a giant concrete light pole, with his arms crossed and a pouting look on his face.

"How did we get roped into this one?" He glanced at Taiki for an explanation. A faint blush stole across his friends cheeks.

"Well um it seemed the best way to spend some time with them, don't you think." He looked every where but directly at Yaten.

"What do you mean spend time with them?" Yaten waited to see him explain his way out of this one.

"You know time uninterrupted. This way everyone won't be chatting. It'll be just Ami-chan and I..." A hand flew over his mouth as he realized his slip.

"You roped us into this hell so you could spend time with Mizuno-chan uninterrupted?" Yaten's eyes widened in shock before it dawned him. He hid his smile as he spoke, "You like her! Well why not just ask her out on a date?"

"I um figured a group date would help ease her into it. I plan on asking her tonight."

"Asking who tonight?" The light feminine voice came directly from behind him. Taiki visibly paled before pulling himself together, and turned glancing to see Minako. Yaten would have laughed if it had been anyone other than Aino-chan; he just nodded a curt greeting.

Taiki thought quickly, 'what do I say...what do I say?' "Uh I wanted to ask Mizuno-chan a quantum physics question." He stayed calm as the rest of the girls walked up behind Minako. Ami Rei and Makoto all smiled in greeting.

They all climbed into line and soon each had purchased a ticket. The group made it into the theater and went to find seats. Once they reached the middle row Taiki slid in and walked down six seats. Without really trying to Ami slipped in next and Makoto and Rei followed her with Minako close behind. Yaten gritted his teeth as he realized what had happened. 'She planned it. I just bet she planned it this way.' With a sigh of resignation he slid into the very last seat right next to that maniacal blonde.

Within moments the lights were going down and everyone was engaged in watching the latest previews.

Taiki glanced at the petite blue haired girl beside him and smiled. Feeling someone watching her she glanced up and a quick smile danced over her features before her eyes wandered back to the screen.

'Thank god he cannot see my face. I probably look like a tomato.' Without thinking about it she lifted her arm to place it on the armrest. When her arm met warm strong flesh her eyes jumped to Taiki. He glanced at her with a warm smile.

"No biggie, here rest your arm on mine. We can share." He prayed it was not that obvious. She set her arm hesitantly on his. When he entwined their fingers she smiled softly.

Down at the other end of the row things were not going so smoothly. Yaten had sat and held himself stiffly afraid of accidentally touching her. They had bumped arms twice already. Each time he was more than aware of the effect she had on him. It was like a small electric charge dancing over his flesh.

'C'mon knock it off. It's all in my head.' He sat praying as her perfume assaulted his senses. It was light and refreshing with an intoxicating pull. He glanced down at her to see her glance up at him at the same moment. Their eyes tangled for a moment before both pulled away to look back at the screen. He paused thoughtfully for a moment and then glanced back at her. His eyes widened in shock to see her eyes filled with sadness.

'WHAT? Why would she be sad?' He puzzled over that for a moment until it hit him like a wave. 'Could I have caused her sadness?' He started pondering how he had behaved towards her since the Three Lights had returned. 'I guess I have probably come across as a real jerk.'

Minako sat trying to hold back her tears. 'Why does he look at me that way?' She had not discussed her secret worries with anyone; there hadn't been any time so far. The look in his eyes really bothered her because it seemed as though he strongly disliked her. She sat ignoring the movie for the moment instead thinking things through.

She came to a decision when she realized that it was not her that had the problem. Leaning towards Rei she whispered quietly.

"Hey I am going to take off. I'll stop by the Temple later." Minako tried to appear normally happy and effervescent.

Rei looked at her quizzically for a second and then nodded. 'She will talk to us when she is ready.' Rei's attention wandered back to the movie.

Minako quietly stood and slipped by Yaten with a murmured, "Sumimasen". When Yaten heard Minako say excuse me and quietly slip out he decided it would be wise to follow. He waved at everyone and quickly slipped out after her.

He didn't approach her immediately just deciding to trail a little ways behind her. She left the theater to wander out to the street.

Walking out into the bright sunlight Minako tried to forget the look in Yaten's eyes. She wandered up the street heading for the park. Watching all the couples walk by she had to wonder.

'Why do you always see couples when you are not part of one? It just doesn't seem fair.' With a soft smile she followed the trail to the play ground and wandered over to the swings.

Sitting in one she pushed off gently and let the swing carry her back and forth. Enjoying the gentle motion she let her thoughts ponder. 'Why does he look at me that way? I know there isn't really anything wrong with me.' Getting no where she found her thoughts going in circles, and with a sigh of frustration she gave up trying.

When the hair of the back of her neck tingled she realized someone was watching her. With a start she turned and found the object of her thoughts leaning against a tree.

Yaten followed her into the park and walked over to lean against a tree as she sat in the swing. Her thoughts must have been far away because she had not noticed him. He watched the play of emotions as she swung back and forth. Confusion, sadness and frustration all danced across her features as she pondered her mysteries. Until with a start she suddenly spotted him.

"So um what are you thinking about?" Yaten asked the question not really wanting an answer but knowing this had to be sorted out.

She looked at him for a moment pondering how to ask her question without opening herself up for heartache. Tipping her head to the side she thought hurriedly. 'What do I say? How do I say it? Aino Minako, cut it out just get this over with!'

"Why do you dislike me so much?" Her eyes were penetrating; watching him like a hawk. His eyes widened in surprise at the blunt question.

'How do I tell her? Damn how did I get myself into this situation?' He walked up to her, moved behind her and grabbed the swing pushing it gently. "I don't dislike you. I find myself fearing the feelings you invoke in me."

Her head snapped around in surprise her eyes widened in shock. He could see all the questions there waiting to be asked. He reached out and quickly snapped the swing to a stop so that he could lean in and kiss her upturned face.

He kissed her softly at first with just the gentlest of touches. Her eyes drifted closed and he felt her sigh. When he pulled back her eyes snapped open and the sight that met them was surprising. He stepped back and his face was a bright shade of pink.

"See I don't dislike you at all, in fact I find myself liking you too much and it scares me." He backed up another step and didn't know what to do. His hands dropped down to hang at his sides.

She hadn't spoken yet just; she sat looking at him in surprise. He didn't know what to do so he did the one thing he probably shouldn't have.

"Well I need to check on Seiya and Usagi so I will see you around. Ja ne Aino-chan." With a small wave he went into retreat heading for his apartment.


Usagi woke part way up to find herself wrapped in warmth. Half asleep she snuggled closer into it and dozed back off never realizing that a pair of ocean blue eyes smiled at her action. Seiya lay perfectly still watching her sleep; it was a perfect moment for him. Her soft breathing was a balm to balance the silence. Glancing at her hair he could just imagine running his hands through the soft silkiness of it. As his imagination gained control he let himself imagine taking her odangos out and letting it be her cover; a warm silky waterfall of hair surrounding them.

When he found something else waking up he realized his mistake immediately. Hearing his bedroom door open he looked embarrassed to see Yaten peek in. When Yaten wandered in he thought of how to distract him and spoke in a quiet whisper.

"How was the movie?" Seiya glanced at Yaten suspiciously when he didn't answer right away.

"Well um it was okay if you like that type of movie I guess." 'Sorry my friend I know you suspect but I am not ready to talk about it.' It was all too fresh and new for him to share. Yaten knew he needed time to work through everything.

Seiya knew by Yaten's answer that something was up but decided not to press his friend until Yaten was ready to discuss it. Usagi began stirring beside him; he glanced at her to find a pair of cerulean eyes sleepily opening and a sweet smile on her face.

When at last the sleep cobwebs cleared Usagi realized she was staring close up into Seiya's eyes; with her head pillowed on his shoulder and her hand resting on taut stomach muscles. With a squeak she sat up suddenly squirming out from under his arm. Glancing at Yaten her face slowly went from a pale pink to a nice rosy shade.

"I never got to say thank you earlier. I was glad you kept an eye on Seiya for us. Yaten gave her a reassuring smile. It seemed to help and slowly her face returned to its normal color. She jumped up off the bed grabbing her shoes.

"I really need to get going. I'll see you guys again soon. Seiya I hope you feel better soon." She slipped on her shoes as she spoke and before Yaten or Seiya could react she was gone. They both looked at each other in shock worried for her.


Here is an end to Chapter 6. I hope you have enjoyed it please feel free to R & R and let me know what you think.