I'm back yet again. I'm too eager to keep posting so I keep putting new chapters up even with no reviews. (Guess that's the downfall of having my fic previously written out already) I need to be patient and wait for people to actually read first. That's my only flaw...

... intro for flashbacks

Chapter 3

"Ooh! Guess what we're doing today!" Chidori chimed happily.

"Oh! A guessing game! I love guessing games!" Aya said, "Hmm... Are we going shopping? Ooh! Maybe to karaoke! I love karaoke!"

It was amazing how one sentence had lifted her mood. If only Yuuhi knew how much it cheered her up... how happy it made her.

... "Aya... you're... beautiful..." ...

No one had told her that before, not even Tooya. Yuuhi really was different than Tooya. They had two entirely different personalities, and Aya was finding that she was growing closer and closer to Yuuhi. The simplest things he did could make her smile. Slowly the pain she felt over Tooya had been disappearing in the course of a month. Even the days when she had missed him the most, Yuuhi was there to comfort and care for her. Those precious moments only added to her growing feelings for him.

"No, we're going on a nature walk! It's gonna be so much fun! And I'm packing a picnic to take along so we can spend the whole day just enjoying the beauty of the woods!" Chidori said excitedly.

"Oh, what fun!" Aya said.

"Yeah... What fun," Yuuhi said unenthusiastically, "Running with the squirrels in the woods. We'll probably get lost."

Poor Yuuhi said this just as Suzumi walked into the room. Yet again her fan was put to use.

"Sheesh! That thing is a deadly weapon!" Yuuhi said rubbing the top of his head.

"I think it's a wonderful idea, Chidori. Where are we going though?" Suzumi asked.

"I found a cute little walking trail that's only about five miles from here. I've only walked part of the way, but it was really nice," Chidori said.

"That's great! Wow, I never knew there was a walking trail around here. Otherwise I would have suggested it myself," Aya said cheerfully.

Hearing Aya talk so highly of the nature walk convinced Yuuhi into tagging along.

"Okay, I'll go, but I'm cooking for the picnic. No way do I trust your cooking, Chidori."

Chidori's jaw dropped and her eyebrows formed a 'V'. She lunged at Yuuhi, but was stopped in midair by Suzumi.

"Let me," Suzumi said swatting Yuuhi over the head with her fan.

"Now it's my turn," Chidori said stealing the fan and chasing Yuuhi down the hallway with it.

"Why isn't that thing gone yet?!" Yuuhi yelled pathetically as the chase continued past the kitchen doorway.

Aya laughed, "If you get a second Chidori, what time are we leaving?"

The chase ended abruptly with one final hit to the head.

"In a little. I was planning to spend the day there," Chidori answered.

"Okay, well then I'm going to change. Gotta have the proper hiking gear!" Aya said walking back to her room.

"Me too!" Yuuhi said charging after her, but Suzumi grabbed his shirt collar stopping him.

"I believe you've got a picnic to prepare," she said.

Within an hour, the four of them piled into the car with Mrs. Q. as their chauffeur. Suzumi took shotgun while the others crammed in the back with Yuuhi carrying the picnic basket. Mrs. Q. gunned it causing everyone to lurch forward. Yuuhi barely kept ahold of the basket.

"Geez! Mrs. Q., I'm trying to keep our lunch intact, and just maybe ourselves as well!" Yuuhi yelled.

"Have no fear! Mrs. Q. is here! I'm just trying to beat my old record. I made it to the first stoplight in 29 seconds."

Mrs. Q. swerved the wheel sharply to the right and Aya, who was seated on the left side was thrown to the right. She put her hand down to brace herself, and found that she had placed it right on top of Yuuhi's. They both glanced down to find their hands' were touching. Aya blushed and was about to move her hand when Yuuhi grabbed it. Their fingers entwined so they were holding hands. Both turned to face each other. For the longest time they just stared into each other's eyes. Yuuhi was about to lean in and kiss her when another sharp turn forced their hands apart and snapped them back into reality.

"27 seconds! Haha! I'm on a roll today!" Mrs. Q. said.

"Does this mean you'll slow down now?" Chidori asked clinging to the side of the door.

"Don't worry, we're almost there. I give it another 63 seconds, you can time me," Mrs. Q. said.

"A minute and a half to drive five miles? This can't be legal!" Yuuhi exclaimed.

"Just keep ahold of that basket! I'd rather not be covered in our lunch," Chidori said.

Yuuhi had been completely unaware that he was still holding the picnic basket in his right hand. All of his focus had been on his left hand and feeling Aya's delicate skin.

"Oh! Is that the path up there?" Aya asked pointing in front of the speeding car.

"Yep! That's it!" Chidori said smiling.

Mrs. Q. skidded to a stop in front of the beaten up path.

"Bail out everyone!" she shouted tossing Suzumi out the door, "I'm taking this thing for a joy ride!"

After everyone was out, Mrs. Q. slammed her foot onto the gas pedal causing the tires to screech. The car took off in a flash leaving behind a groaning pile of disgruntled passengers.

"We really need to find a different driver," Yuuhi said.

"I hear ya," said Chidori.

"No, Mrs. Q.'s driving isn't that bad," Aya said.

Suzumi, Yuuhi, and Chidori stared at her unblinking.

"Well, she... uh... got us here in no time at all. That's gotta count for something."

"Yeah, a night spent in the E.R.," Yuuhi commented.

"Well, we're here now and in one piece..." Aya began.

"Barely," Yuuhi mumbled.

"... so let's just go walk."

Well, that's it for Chapter 3. Lots more comedy in there. Not too much romance happening except for that scene in the car. I'm trying so hard not to make it too boring. I want just enough romance and just enough comedy. I'm not too big on writing about action though... I'll have to really work hard if I do that. Maybe, we'll see. My only complain for this chapter was that I didn't know where to end it at. I already have up to chapter 5 written in a notebook so I just picked a spot I figured I could stop at. Please review! I could use some ideas and compliments are always a plus! Thanks! And see ya in chapter 4!