Title: Unpredictable

Author: Cheza-chan

Disclaimer: Alas, I do not own Pretear. I wish I did… God, control over so many gorgeous men? (drools all over herself)

Author Note: It's not a drabble anymore! Most of my drabbles never really stay drabbles anyway. Gah! I had so much trouble figuring out where I wanted it to go though. I went through like… three different story concepts before finally settling on this. With this, I see their relationship being tested and you… all the good stuff that makes up a nice lil' fanfic. (twirls) Please, enjoy!

Chapter Two – First Date

'Why do I still have to come here?' Kei stared longingly at his laptop sitting in front of the current Pretear; he had work to finish. They were at the café by themselves this time—the children visited with Sasame at the radio station. "Himeno—"

"Here he comes," the girl laughed, waving excitedly. The blonde hid his smile and raised his head to stare at his fellow Knight.

Goh grinned, stopping beside the table. "It's almost routine, you guys showing up here."

"And every day you bring me something wonderful," Himeno squealed, clasping her hands.

"I'll have an Earl Grey," Kei spoke, once again eyeing his laptop; there was so much he could be doing. The young Pretear sighed and folded her hands atop the mobile computer. Goh nodded and walked away. "Himeno." Kei tried pleading with her once more. "Just… Don't…" He made a series of gestures to indicate she lean off the device.

Himeno rolled her eyes and leaned back in her seat, tucking her arms behind her head. Her expression softened and she exhaled softly. "It's okay to work, Kei, but… you should take a break once in a while." She faced him, her strawberry-colored eyes sparkling. "I'm holding your laptop hostage until you and Goh have an official first date."

Goh returned with a tray full of goodies and set it down in the center of the round, outdoor table. Hearing nothing, he raised his head and glanced between the two. Kei wore an expression that was pure mortification. His wide eyes, though, contrasted with his thinly pressed lips. Himeno looked evil; it was as though Hayate sat across from her.

"Ano…" Both turned to stare at him and the Fire Knight laughed nervously, straightening as a chill ran down his spine. 'What's wrong here…?' "A parfait for Himeno, along with a piece of pineapple crumb cake." The Pretear made a happy sound as she stared at the desserts. "And an Earl Grey for Kei. I decided to hold off on the sweets this time." The brunet smiled.

"Goh, will you go out with me?"

Himeno thumped herself in the chest as she choked on her parfait. She gaped at the blonde. 'Kei, don't do it this way.'

"Will you go out with me, Goh?" Kei repeated.

Goh scratched the back of his head, tucking the tray under his free arm, and smiled. "Uh… It'll be my pleasure."

The young girl finished off her foods at a more normal pace, drumming her fingers atop the closed laptop. She hummed softly to herself.

§§§

"Kei's practical," Sasame said, smiling as he followed the pacing young girl with his eyes. "He cares, but on a different level than Hayate and yourself." Himeno stopped and stared out the window of the Knights' house in Leafeania. She smiled as she watched Yayoi enjoy time with the younger Knights. "I think what you did, Hi-me-no-chan, was quite practical also."

The girl's shoulders drooped and she turned to give the man a dark glare.

"You'll see what I mean soon enough. They have to cross that hurdle, apparently sooner than later," Sasame said, more for himself than anyone else. He chuckled, bowing his head slightly. "Ah. Himeno, take a few steps back." Himeno did as she was told and her features darkened as the large wooden door swung open with an unnecessary force. Hayate went soaring back outside, his face painfully throbbing.

Goh and Kei returned to Leafeania that evening to find the new couple arguing—as usual. Mannen noticed first, the dullness of Goh's normally vibrant ruby eyes. The Fire Knight smiled as he always did, but it was empty.

Himeno released the messenger she'd been throttling and ran to the duo, an excited grin splitting her face. "How was it—your first date?"

Kei gave a silent nod as response and moved around her. Goh smiled, lowering his head. "It was fine," he said softly. He glanced at the approaching kids and broadened his smile just for them.

"Yayoi," Himeno shouted as she ran back into the house for her things. "Time to go." She smiled at Sasume, gave Hayate a chaste kiss—he blushed—on the cheek, and then hugged Goh. "Stay firm," she whispered. The younger Knights saw the girls out.

"Goh…" Sasame was given a weak smile as the brunet walked by him and Hayate to head up to the room he currently shared with the Light Knight. He reached up and slowly removed his ear cuff; he still had a faint sense of the Leafe surrounding him.

Goh dropped onto his bed, sighing loudly, then glanced at the silent blonde. "Don't you have books to read? It's better than moping around and losing sleep over something so—"

"'So' what?" Kei asked softly, turning to glare at the brunet.

"I admit we all need our jobs to continue living in Himeno's world, but you take yours a little too seriously."

"It's not about being serious, it's about having a passion for what you do."

Goh turned onto his side, closing his eyes. "You're sixteen," he continued. "Take a break—"

"You sound like Himeno. Besides, we're the same age." Kei didn't like raising his voice but it was happening now and he couldn't control the level. "I hate pointing out things like this, Goh, but we're Leafe Knights. We never know what lies in store for us!"

"Thanks for the dinner," Goh mumbled, burying his face in his pillow. He didn't need anyone to tell him they could very well be "extinguished" tomorrow. He enjoyed life as much as the next person, that's why he wanted to experience love.

Hajime and Shin crowded around Mannen as the light in the room intensified sharply then dimmed back to normal and the air grew hot. The Ice Knight's eyes narrowed as he placed a hand on each of their shoulders. 'What's wrong with them…? Those two never fight.'

§§§

Himeno's eyes fluttered open and she sat up, brushing back strands of her hair. Leafe. There was someone outside. She slid her feet into her slippers and hurried to the large balcony doors, pushing them open.

Goh grinned sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head. "Bet you never expected to see me, huh?" he chuckled.

Himeno clutched her hands together tightly then opened her arms with a small smile. "I'm sorry. This is all my fault."

The brunet entered her embrace, shaking his head. "He's just too hard-headed for his own good."

The young girl laughed and led the Knight back into her room, closing the doors.

Himeno stared at the sleeping boy on the floor the following morning and wondered if she should wake him. She shook her head, knowing it was a must. The sudden images concerning Yurie or another maid finding Goh fast asleep in her room caused her to pale. Kneeling, Himeno lightly shook his shoulder. Goh rolled over, almost dragging her with him, and buried his face in the borrowed pillow. "Goh," the Pretear hissed, shaking him more.

"Wha…?" he moaned, waving away the noise.

Himeno's eyebrow twitched and a dreaded grin spread across her face. The Fire Knight had never experienced her wrath but he was about to.

Mawata pulled on her blazer just as the walls of the house shook. She glanced to her left and gave the faintest hint of a smile before shaking her head.

"Just because you're heartbroken doesn't mean you can sleep the day away!" Himeno raged, her raised fist trembling. "You still have to work and earn money… and… whatever else!"

Goh peeled himself away from the wall and sat on the floor with a loud groan. "Now I know what Hayate feels like." He glanced up and turned ashen at the fire roaring around the young girl; it put his powers to shame.

"Get out," she seethed. Goh nodded, laughing nervously, and vanished with a slight swirl of his respective Leafe. Himeno sighed deeply and slipped on her shoes. She picked up a second case and slid the strap onto her shoulder. The contents of the bag were one laptop belonging to a Kei. She smiled and headed out.

§§§

Kei stood outside the door of his office building, a small frown on his face. Goh's bed had remained empty this morning and he was forced to endure overlapping and persistent questions from the trio of young Knights about why Goh wasn't there, and without Goh, no one else was able to calm them down. Kei wasn't bothered by the fact that he was late for work—it was a trivial matter—but by the outcome of the "date" the other night and also his behavior several hours ago.

His frown vanished, replaced by a simple blank stare. Goh had put up with him the entire night; he sat through his incessant chatter about work and his missing laptop, smiling as though nothing was wrong. But he'd left in the middle of the morning and Kei could have almost felt the anguish.

The blonde shook his head and disappeared. Knowing the other would sense his arrival, Kei stood at the edge of the line of tables, staring at Goh as he moved about. The crimson orbs regarded him for a second then they were gone as the man headed back inside to complete his orders. Kei was unaware of the three sets of eyes watching him as he made his way to the building's entrance. He snagged Goh's wrist as he came back out and dragged him around the corner, out of sight of humans.

"Kei. What are you doing?"

"Taking a page from your book," the smaller man said as he pinned his partner against the solid structure. "I'm being… unpredictable."

"But I know what to do next." Goh's eyes brightened and he leaned down to meet Kei in a warm, gentle kiss. Before it could become anything else, he pulled away to stare at the slightly trembling blonde.

"Sorry," Kei whispered, avoiding the amused gaze. He bit down on his bottom lip.

"No. You're laughing." Goh grinned. "Granted, it's when we kissed, but you're still laughing, and I like it."

Kei had been laughing, but that's not why he was apologizing. "No. I mean I'm sorry for the way I've been acting. I ruined our date then ended up yelling at you. I was being—"

"You were being Kei. It's all right." The brunet claimed Kei's mouth once more and the lips parted immediately, allowing Goh's tongue access t the sweetness that was his Light Knight. "You taste like Earl Grey," he whispered, trailing kisses down the blonde's neck.

"You can't even let me apologize… properly…" Kei tangled his fingers in the unruly dark hair, biting back soft moans as Goh nursed the love bites he decorated the pale flesh with. "Goh… People are going to see…"

"See us?" Goh chuckled. "Or my handiwork?" He drew back after lightly kissing the flushed blonde and grinned. "We do have to go to work, don't we?"

Kei lightly touched his neck. Instead of a usual frown, he smiled. The action only compelled Goh to want to finish what he started. He had little restraint on his actions when it came to his practical partner and Kei found he was the one now pinned against the wall, Goh's mouth crushed firmly against his.

Three sets of wide, glowing eyes disappeared slowly around the corner of the café. Mannen held both Shin and Hajime in his arms, one hand covering each boy's mouth.

Author Note: (hides behind her pillows) Sa… minna, what'd you think? Does it have potential? Do I even have skills at all…? I honestly have to say, I have no idea where I'm going with this, but when I write, I get this feeling that tells me—"You're doing good, even though you suck!"—so… please be patient while I bring out more suckiness!