KIC
Chapter 8
The next day, Asuka continued her work as usual. She had a breakthrough last night and she was planning to solve it today. Little that she knew the next step would be more complicated and difficult. She skipped lunch that day. Her stomach was growling when it was time for dinner. She placed her hand on her tummy. " Maybe a quick snack will do…," she decided to go out and buy fast food. She got up froom her seat, stretched herself and was about to put on her jacket when Pegasus came in. " Mr. Pegasus? What are you doing here at this time," Asuka was puzzled. Pegasus was wearing a casual cloth. A black T-shirt and a brown khaki. He was holding a plastic bag. " I should be asking you the question…," Pegasus smiled and walked inside. " I was planning to go out and grab something to eat.. Anything that I can get for you," Asuka asked as she started wearing her jacket. " Fast food is not good for your health.," Pegasus said as he placed the plastic back on the table. " Yeah, but it's fast," Asuka winked and started heading towards the door.
" I brought something. My cook made it. May not be as good as your mother's but it's better than fast food." Asuka paused. Pegasus was looking at her with eyes full of hope. " Ok! I guess your right! What do you have?." Pegasus smiled and started unpacking the plastic bag while explaining everything that he had prepared. Asuka listened to him talking while they were eating. ' Pegasus is not bad actually…..,' Asuka though while talking to him.
After dinner, Asuka continued with her work while Pegasus headed to his office to finish some paperwork. Pegasus's office was next to the research lab and glass walls divided the rooms. So, from his office, he could see Asuka doing her work clearly. Asuka was determined. Most of the time she sat in front of the computer, concentrating on the decoding, sometimes she got up, when to the disc storage and looked up for information. Although the paperwork was just a few pieces of paper, Pegasus couldn't finish it up. He spent the time watching Asuka doing her work and smiled when he saw her yawn or stretch. " I wondered why Kaiba rejected someone like this? She's perfect to my eyes….," Pegasus whispered to himself and smiled when he saw her jumped around in victory after she managed to decode a level.
Asuka was sleeping when Pegasus drove her home. It was nearly 4 in the morning. Sometimes, Pegasus stole a glance towards Asuka who was sleeping like a baby. He offered her a ride home when she finished her job for the day. At first Asuka refused but seeing how sleepy she was and how late it was, he managed to put her in his car. Minutes after the drive, she already fall asleep. " And she said she still can walk home. Maybe she'll end up sleeping at some alley..," Pegasus mumbled and chuckled to himself. When he stopped, he lifted his free hand and gently caressed her face. Asuka moaned a little but she didn't wake up. Pegasus smiled, " Soft, as expected…."
Pegasus stopped the car. They already reached Asuka's apartment. " Asuka…," Pegasus whispered and nudged her gently on the shoulder. " Slowly and lazily, Asuka opened her eyes. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. " We're here," she asked dreamily. Pegasus nodded and he got out from the car. Asuka opened the door and went out. She stretched a little. Pegasus stood next to her. " I'll walk you till the door," Pegasus said. Asuka nodded. " It's ok. I'll be fine. Thanks for the ride." Pegasus stared into her eyes. Asuka said nothing. It was awkward. " Ok! Good night," Asuka waved and started to walk . After a few steps, Pegasus called her. " Asuka!." Asuka turned around, " What ….." When she turned around, Pegasus was already hugging her. She paused. " Pegasus, what are you doing? What is this," Asuka asked but she made no sudden move. Pegasus broke the hug. He was holding Asuka's shoulder. Asuka's eye never left his. That was when he pulled Asuka forward and kissed her. The kiss didn't last long. After a few seconds, after recovered from her shock, Asuka pulled back. " What was that for," she yelled to Pegasus. Then, she turned around and ran inside the building. Pegasus raised his arm, he wanted to stop her but then he just let her run. Behind the bushes, camera flashes were flashing. A reporter was truly enjoying it. " This is going to be hot…."