Back again! This time with chapter 2! I've made the sentences in italics thoughts of the characters. It's just easier to tell them apart then. Okay, ENJOY!

Chapter 2

Aya drew herself a bubble bath and slowly sank into it. It was soothing to feel the soapy bubbles against her skin. There was a peacefulness that came with taking a bubble bath. It was so serene. Yet she still could not get her mind off of Tooya and Yuuhi. She was so confused.

She dunked her head into the soapy water out of frustration.

Meanwhile, Yuuhi had quickly concocted another one of his delicious meals with the motivation of Aya in his mind. He quickly walked to the dividing doors and knocked to tell her dinner was ready. He was surprised to hear no answer.

"Sheesh! It's already been..." he glanced at his watch, 'Ten minutes... oh..." He hadn't realized just how quickly he'd cooked dinner.

Yuuhi walked casually to the bathroom door and paused in front of it. Memories of when they had both just met and when she moved in with he and Suzumi flooded his mind. That one time he had accidentally walked in on her... Though it had happened a year ago, the details remained fresh on his mind. He could remember every curve of her body.

He raised his fist to knock on the door. He could barely think straight. What was he supposed to say again? He brought his fist down across the door. It unexpectantly creaked open and revealed the bathing beauty in the tub.

Yuuhi's eyes got big as he saw the outline of Aya's body underneath the water. Tiny bubbles were popping to the surface.

"The door must not have been shut all the way..." Yuuhi thought, "Wh-what do I do?"

Suddenly Aya's head popped up above the surface. She gasped for air and sat breathing heavily with her eyes closed. Yuuhi watched her chest heaving up and down barely covered with bubbles. His heart was racing.

"...Aya..." Yuuhi began.

Aya's eyes opened and she looked alarmed. Right before she was about to yell, Yuuhi continued.

"...you're so... beautiful..."

Aya blushed and folded her arms across her chest.

"Don't worry, I can't see anything. I-I-I'm sorry for staring," Yuuhi lowered his eyes so he could no longer see her. He wanted so badly to go over to her and kiss her.

"I-I was just coming to tell you that dinner was ready... S-sorry to disturb you," Yuuhi said trying not to sneak a quick glance.

Aya nodded. She could tell that Yuuhi was tense and shook up over walking in on her yet again. This brought a small smile to her face. He tried so hard to be as polite as he could, but he was after all only a teenager. It was natural for him to want to sneak a peek.

"He is really cute..." Aya thought, "And sweet..."

Suddenly a strange feeling came over her. She wanted Yuuhi to stay with her. She didn't want him to leave, but instead lock the door and be with her... but it was too late. Yuuhi had already turned to leave. This time the door was shut the whole way.

Aya frowned as she stared waiting for the door to open again, "Oh, Yuuhi..."

On the other side of the door, Yuuhi stood with his eyes still wide and a hand covering his forehead in amazement.

"She was... and she didn't... and I..." his thoughts all rambled together. Now he really couldn't concentrate.

"Yuuhi! You're the master chef around here. So when's dinner gonna be ready?!" Suzumi called from the kitchen snapping him back into reality.

"It, uh.... ahem... It's ready," he said walking back into the kitchen.

"Good, cause I'm starving!" Chidori exclaimed.

Yuuhi silently served the three of them, including himself, and set out an extra plate for Aya. He doubted that she would come out after the incident, but did it nonetheless to be polite. He was surprised to see her come out in her robe and join them for dinner.

"Oh!" Chidori said in surprise, "I'm glad you finally came out to eat. I was worried about you."

"Yeah... Yuuhi finally convinced me to come out," Aya said with a small, shy smile.

Both Chidori and Suzumi dropped their chopsticks and glanced at each other in suspicion.

"Yuuhi... did you two like... do it?" Chidori asked.

Yuuhi's eyes got big and he proceeded to choke on a piece of rice. Aya blushed and glanced at Yuuhi before looking back down at her food.

"What, are you crazy?!" Yuuhi exclaimed, "Of course we didn't do it!"

Suzumi raised her eyebrows as she looked at her younger brother. She wasn't buying it. Just two days ago, Aya had been the saddest she'd ever seen her. People just didn't go from sad and miserable to semi-happy and smiling for no reason. Something had happened.

She turned her attention back to Aya then. Aya was picking at her rice with the same shy smile as earlier.

"What is going through your mind?" Suzumi wondered.

Aya wondered the same about Yuuhi as she listened to him defend himself from Chidori's remark.

"Why would you even think that?! Jeez!" Yuuhi yelled.

"Oh, my God! I can't believe she just asked that! I mean she just... we just... What would have happened if I had kissed her? Does she... does Aya want to do it?" Yuuhi wondered.

"Okay, okay! Sheesh! Calm down!" Chidori said.

"You know it is quite the defense you have there. You're acting like you're guilty of something," Suzumi said, "But if you ever, ever, ever....!" She continued hitting Yuuhi with her fan every time she said ever. "...violate Aya in any way, it'll be the end of you!"

Yuuhi fell to the side groaning in pain, "Why doesn't someone burn that fan?" he mumbled.

Yup! You've got more comedy at the end there... poor Yuuhi. It seems he'll be getting hit a lot by that fan. LoL! I'm trying to set this up so Aya gradually notices her growing feelings for Yuuhi. After losing a first love, it takes time to get over it and find someone new. I kind of rushed it a little though... oops... I can't help it if I'm impatient! Anyway, R & R please! I'll update soon!