Memo: Hi yaz again! Well, I just wanted to tell you guys that this is going to be in Tsubame's point of view now, but it'll eventually change back to Yahiko's. I need to tell her part of the story too, or else it wouldn't be a really good Yahiko and Tsubame story. Oh, and Tsubame's going to look like how she looks like in the manga. Just so you guys know. And if I'm correct or my eyes are really deceiving me, in the manga she has black hair. So yeah. And I won't be able to post up another story until July since I'm going on vacation. Sorry. Anyway, here's the story.

Other Notes:
Italics are Thoughts
"..." What the Characters Say to Each Other

Chapter Two: Secret Admirer

Sanjo Tsubame stared out the window during Literature class, one of the most boring classes ever invented in the history of boring classes. Who in the right mind would care about old stories that most likely will have nothing to do in their future lives? She sure didn't, and it seemed like everyone couldn't agree with her more than the teacher, who also seemed a little drowsy today. Amazing...Even the teacher is falling asleep in her own class... she thought to herself with a small smirk, finding this amusing. Looking outside again, she wondered why she had to be kept in a dark classroom during such a beautiful day. She wished she could go back home so she can try out her new roller blades or play basketball with her friends, even if she wasn't really that good at basketball herself and she didn't even know how to skate in the first place. This is totally different than the way she acts around the others in school. A more outgoing, sporty, random person than a shy, sweet, innocent schoolgirl. Then again, she was a different person from what she acted like in school. During school hours, she's more quiet, serious, calm, and by herself. But when she's at home, in her own world, she's outgoing, random, and her own person. She just wasn't sure why she did this though, even after so many years of coming to this school.

"Myoujin Yahiko! It would help if you were on the right page!" snapped the teacher. Tsubame turned to look at him, along with half of the class, and was surprised that Yahiko was looking at her. But he didn't seem to hear the teacher as her eyes met with his deep, dark-brown ones. "YAHIKO!" The teacher yelled again, snapping him out of his world and back to reality "Please continue on the next page! Everyone else, please turn your attention to the front!" He blinked a couple times at Tsubame before flipping to the right page. Tsubame could feel a blush creeping up her cheeks, remembering that he was the same boy who helped her with her books earlier as she turned her attention to the front of the room, where the teacher was standing with the heavy Literature book in her arm. She also blushed because she discovered that SHE was the reason why he was distracted during class. Now focusing on the lesson, she continued her lesson.

Tsubame walked down the hallways with that far off daze in her face again. She still can't believe that Myoujin Yahiko was caught looking at her during class. She already heard some people talking about it and already spreading ridiculous rumors, like they've went out secretly had a recent breakup or something like that. Yeah, like that's ever gonna happen. Why would he waste his time on a girl like her anyway? All those guys that think they're popular are all posers who toy with girls hearts by pretending to be in love with them and then dumping them after they get tired of them or when they find someone new. Honestly, those guys treat girls like dirt, as if they're not even humans themselves. She tucked her raven black hair behind her ear and did the combination to her locker. Opening it, she saw a piece of paper fly out and fall gracefully on the floor. Quickly putting her books in the locker, she bent down and pick up the paper, discovering that it was actually a note.

'Dear Tsubame,


Ever since I first laid my eyes on you, I knew you were different from the rest of the other girls. You didn't like to follow the crowd and you didn't really care much about what people thought about you. But really, you're a sweet, young, shy, and pretty girl that no one knows much about...Everyone but me. Please meet me at the cherry blossom fields after school so I can get to know you a little bit more out of the school walls.


Your Secret Admirer'

(Evil Shorty: Ha ha. I can picture a certain little someone giving me the Stare of Doom right now because I made him...Whoops...Can't tell ya...Yet...)

Tsubame couldn't believe what was written on the note as she continued to stare at it, re-reading the note over and over again and each time, her cheeks turned redder and redder. Slowly getting up from the floor, she closed her locker, with the note still in her hand. She didn't recognize the handwriting, which was similar to all the rest of the guys' sloppy handwritings in the school and she debated if she should really meet up with her secret admirer or not. She was really curious about who the person is and she wanted to get to know this person as well, and probably ask him a few questions like why he likes her in the first place. Even if she was really nice, she wasn't the prettiest in the class and most of the guys she know fall with their eyes, not with what's really in their heart. That probably explained why a lot of the more popular people use a lot of girls who are really pretty. And once they had their 'fun' they'd dump her.

Just thinking about them made her believe that this is just a dirty trick that those guys probably pulled. After all, she was taught that she couldn't trust those trouble-making boys and her caretaker, Tae, practically forbidden her to even talk to them. Not like she would talk to such jerks anyway. They'd always get themselves in trouble, get into many street fights in one week, and all the other things that led them to the reputation they earned. She sighed and slipped the note up her sleeve. She decided that it'd be a good idea to talk to her friends about it first before she meets up with her secret admirer, even if the suspension is practically killing her. She looked at the clock that read 1:45 p.m. It was time for her to go to her Drama Club. She decided that would be the time when she can talk to her friends about the note...

Yahiko's Point Of View

I mentally slapped myself in the head again. How stupid was I to write such a stupid love note and leave it in Tsubame's locker? I was in my seat for the Drama Club that Busu (Ugly) and Kenshin forced me to join. Well, it was actually more of a bribe. Kenshin said he'd teach me new Hiten Misturugi attacks if I do well on the play. And Kaoru and I betted on each other's house chores if I mess up on the play. Which was one reason why I had to fully pay attention, which is probably the most worst thing anyone can make me do, since I'd probably burn the place if I cooked or I'd kill their son, Kenji, before the two months are up. I tell you, my little brother is such a pain in the butt. He always tries to get me in trouble with Ugly and tries his best to annoy me each day. It's like living with a little evil demon! But I have to admit, after a while, you get use to it...Eventually...

Anyway, I saw Tsubame talking to a couple of her friends. Now, they're not really popular around the school. One of them is the smartest kid named Keiko in the school and always got honors in every grade. She was even offered to go up two levels, but she refused since there was way too much drama up there. Another is a total girly girl who is terrified of a single spider and anything else that refers to creepy, crawly, slimy, or just gross. Her name is Misako and probably the most annoying one of all. And the last one is a loner who has a reputation for being kicked out of her last three schools since she got into so many fights. She's also known for her tough-chick attitude, which is why a lot of people stay away from her and why no one ever tries to pick a fight with her friends. We all call her Yumi. Suddenly, the teacher coughed loudly, grabbing all our attentions. "As you all may know, we're going to work on a play called Cinderella. I know most of you heard of it, but we're going to play it in a way where there is a lot of drama, love, and angst. And, as rumors have it, the Prince Charming must kiss Cinderella. That is true and whoever will win the role will get to kiss each other, only because in the play they must. So whoever will be Cinderella and Prince Charming will just have to get use to spending a lot of time together..." she said.

Gee...I feel sorry for the suckers that end up as those characters...I thought to myself with a smirk, wondering who that unlucky suckers could be. Then, the drama teacher continued as she raised small plastic bag full of pieces of folded paper. "Now, I'll be passing out a small envelope with a small card and it will be the character that you're going to be playing. I must warn you that there are no trading, no whining, no beating up people, nothing. You get what you get and that is final. Understand? Good. So on my count, open the card..."

I looked at the small card, which didn't look too different from anyone else's. I prayed that it wouldn't be one of the lead roles, or else I'll mess up for sure. The lead roles were the longest to memorize, which means it'll be the hardest part of the play.

"Okay...Open your cards..."

I closed my eyes and slowly tore it open...

"Aw man, I'm playing the evil stepsister..."

"Hey, better than a solider...They don't say anything!"

"Quit whining. I'm one of Cinderella's animal friends..."

"What did you get Tsubame?"

I slowly opened one of my eyes to look at her, who I found was blushing slightly.

"Oh my gosh Tsubame! You're playing Cinderella!"

Most people congratulated her while a few muttered that they should've got the part. It was then when I wondered who was going to be Tsubame's Prince Charming. Opening both of my eyes, I slowly looked over at the opened envelope and hesitantly took out the small paper. Unfolding it with shaky hands, I saw the words in big, bold letters that were staring right before my eyes...

Prince Charming

She's not coming... those were the only things that ran through my mind as I waited patiently for Tsubame to come. I leaned against the cherry blossom tree, just praying that she'll eventually show up...And soon. I just wanted her to give me a kiss and it'll be all over. I get to learn the new trick that Riku was going to teach me and get a new, rare Yu-Gi-Oh card for my Yu-Gi-Oh card collection that me and my other friends collect for the heck of it. I looked at my watch and sighed for the nineteenth time that hour. What's taking her?

Then, my heart skipped a beat once I spotted her several feet away, looking around for anyone she recognized. I froze, unable to think of what to do. I mean, there weren't a lot of people around, probably no more than six. And I forgot what I suppose to say to her and everything. It seemed kind of strange as I now realized that she was wearing what looks like a maid's outfit. It looks a lot like a local restaurant's uniform called the Akabecko. Suddenly she spotted me and stared at me for a few minutes, blinking. Then she started to walk closer towards me as my heart skipped faster and faster. I tried to keep a straight face, but it seemed hard because my eyes kept on looking away from hers nervously.

"Yahiko?"

"Er...Yeah?"

"A-Are you...Alone...?"

"Yeah. Why?"

I was tugging at my collar as she looked down, blushing. We were both nervous. It was obviously written all over both of our faces.

"Um...Well, I suppose to meet someone...Are you..."

"Am I...?"

"Do you know...Who wrote this?" she pulled out a note from her sleeve and handed it to me. Yep, it was definitely in my handwriting and I mentally slapped myself again for how corny it sounded. Love letters are something I'll NEVER do again.

"You're looking at him," I grinned nervously.

I instantly saw her face flush again as tried to avoid my eyes. We were quiet for what seemed like hours, just standing under the beautiful cherry blossom tree above us. I had nothing to say to her and she was desperately trying to think of something to continue the conversation. But it seemed like forever.

"Why..."

I snapped my attention back to her.

"Why would you...Why do you like me?"

Aw great. What was I to say now? Oh no, Tsubame. I don't like you. I just want you to kiss me because I'm doing a bet with my friends. She'd probably smack me if I said that.

"L-Like you?" I choked out as I pulled my collar again. "I-I don't know. I think...You're very pretty Tsubame."

"Is that all?"

I could sense slight pain in her voice. She her face read Who am I kidding? He'd never really like me...


"Wha-what do you mean Tsubame?"

"You only like me because of my looks, huh. Looks aren't everything Yahiko. What do you think I am? A baka (idiot, also means stupid)? All you guys are all the same. You and your friends just think you're all that and try to kiss up a girl so you'll look good in front of everybody!"

"No...It's nothing like that..." I was speechless. This was the first time I heard Tsubame shout out like this. And not to mention that she was angry. Now that I think about it, I never saw her angry before.

She put her head down again. "I'm sorry...I shouldn't have yelled at you..."

"Nah, it's okay. I admit, it's kinda scary when you do that. It's like...You're a whole different person."

She gave a small smile and looked up at me. "So you really like me huh?"

"Yeah. Of course."

"And this isn't a trick?"

"No...Not at all..."

The instant those words came out of my mouth, a knot tied up in my stomach as guilt washed over my face. I was lying to her, but I tried to keep a straight face. I didn't bring her all the way here and lied to her for nothing.

"So...You just like me because I'm pretty."

"No! It's not just that...I like you for who you are. You're really pretty and nice...And you're sweet and a good writer and you like music a lot...And I like music a lot...And...You're a really special girl Tsubame."

Oh God. I did NOT just say that she's a special girl. But I did since I saw her face flush again. Damn this girl blushes a lot. Even when the teacher calls out her name to read to the class she blushes. We were both silent once again, unable to think of what to do next. And I knew that it was my turn to keep the conversation going.

"So...You...Ano...Want to be my...Girlfriend?"

Her face turned redder than it did last time. "I-I don't know Yahiko. This is...Too sudden..."

"But you'll think about it...Right?"

"Of course. Well, I got to go. I need to go to work."

And with that, she went off, leaving me standing there, blinking at her as her figure deserted me under a cherry blossom tree.

...Work?

Tsubame's Point Of View

"I still can't believe that Myoujin Yahiko asked you to be his girlfriend!" squealed my friend Misako. We were at the Akabecko, in the back of the kitchen. I just told my friends Misako, Keiko, and Yumi all about what happened at school today and explained why I was a few minutes late for work.

"It's not that big of a deal Misako. I told him that I'll think about it."

"It's a good thing you did too. He's probably gonna use you like he and his friends did with every other girl," said my friend Keiko, who was also one of the smartest kids in the school.

"I still think she should've said yes. He's very cute and is in my cutest guy list!"

"Yeah? What number?" Yumi asked.

"Hmm...I think around 6-8. I don't remember..."

"Figures. You think that every guy you meet is cute," Yumi stated.

I giggled as the two came into yet another argument. Picking up a tray of food, I managed to keep my balance from the heavy tray as I walked down to whoever ordered it. Even after almost a month of working at the Akabecko, I still felt funny wearing this uniform, that resembles a maid outfit, but I never really complained about it. In fact, Misako thinks this uniform is adorable and even designed it for each of the waitresses working here. I looked for table three and gasped at what I saw.

Over at table three was Yahiko's friends. I blushed furiously as I ran back to the kitchen, his words still running through my head of me becoming his girlfriend. I almost ran into Tae and dropped the tray of food. "Oh! Tae-san! I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to...I wasn't looking at where I was going."

"That's okay Tsubame-chan. You're doing a fine job. Just what are you running away from anyway?"

"I don't think I can work today..."

"Why? Are you sick?" Tae-san sounded very worried about me.

"Not exactly...I..."

But I couldn't finish my sentence. I guess I should just get it over with and walk over to that table. If only I wasn't so shy around them!

"Well, we're very busy today and it'll be ashamed if you couldn't help..."

"Forget what I said. I feel better now..."

I didn't want to hurt Tae, especially after all she's done for me. Tae took care of me since I was really little and tried to afford the best for us. She's the manager of the Akabecko and she uses her money to provide food for us, nice things for us, and all those other things. It wasn't until recently that I offered to pay for my things too after she opened her restaurant and taught me the basics of being a waitress. Suddenly, someone brushed the curtains aside and a person walked inside.

That person just happened to be Yahiko.

His friends called him over and said stuff like 'What took you so long'. I just stood there, staring at the boy as he gave them high-fives and secret handshakes and talked to them. It seemed like he didn't tell any of his friends about his proposal of me becoming his girlfriend yet. "Hey Waitress!" Sora called out as I snapped back into reality and walked towards them slowly.

They didn't seem to notice me until I finish handing them their food. They turned to me and opened their mouths to say 'Thank You' but they didn't say a thing as they stared at me. "Tsubame? What are you doing here?" Yahiko asked, breaking the silence.

"I work here..."

"YOU'RE a waitress at the AKABECKO!" Riku exclaimed as I cover my face with the tray, hoping I could be somewhere else.

"Hey, you don't have to be afraid of us. Now that you're Yahiko's girlfriend and all, you might as well get use to hanging around with us," Sora said as I pulled the tray down to look at them. He was smiling. So I guess Yahiko did tell them already after all.

I shouldn't blame him. After all, I told my share of friends too.

"Yeah! And with you as a waitress, we can get free food!" Tidus shouted happily as he and Sora gave each other high-fives. Riku and Yahiko sweatdropped on how big of a pig the two are.

"Well...Actually..."

"Tsubame! We need to get some more water!" shouted one of the cooks. I let out a sigh and left the boys, glad that I can finally leave.

Yahiko's Point Of View

"Dude. Why don't you help her," Sora said as I looked at them. They were all staring back at me, waiting for my answer.

"Why?" I asked, sounding like I didn't want to do that. And it's true too. I already do my share of work for Busu most of the time and I don't need to help Tsubame if I didn't have to.

"If you want to sweeten up to her and make her like you, then you should do it. The more nice things you do to her, the more she'd like you. It's first grade Yahiko," Riku said, crossing his arms. I sighed. I guess I didn't have a choice huh?

Getting out from my seat, I stood up to see where she was going as I searched throughout the crowded restaurant. A few seconds later, I saw her figure walk out the back door. I made my way out of the crowd and walked outside. The sunlight hit my eyes as I winced and use my hand as a shield from the bright sun. When my eyes was able to focus well enough, I saw Tsubame struggling to pull out the bucket of water by a well.

Walking up behind her, I reached out to grab the rope, but accidentally grabbed her hand. She looked up at me and blushed slightly. "Here, let me do it," I said as she stepped aside. The bucket wasn't too heavy, then again, I got good arms from all the training I do at the Kamiya Dojo. I held out the bucket towards her as she took it, but almost dropped the water.

"Er...I'll carry it for you..."

"No...It's okay. You already pulled it out for me."

But I didn't listen. I took the handle of the bucket as she pulled it towards her. We were tugging at it, insisting that we could handle it until I slipped on the wet grass under us and the cold water poured all over me, making me fall to the ground. To make things worst, the bucket landed on my head as Tsubame gasped.

"I'm so sorry! Are you okay?" she asked, kneeling by my side and helped me pull the bucket off.

"Yeah..." I muttered, rubbing my head. "Let me carry the water this time," I told her, shaking the water out of my hair.

So when I got the bucket full of water, we were walking side-by-side again slowly. "So...Have you thought about it?" I asked, starting the conversation.

She didn't answer for a little as she stopped in her tracks. "I have..."

"And...What do you say?"

She gave a small smile. "Sure."

My eyes brightened up at that moment and my heart lifted to the sky. "Really?" I choked out, then coughed. "Er, really?"

She giggled. "Yes. I mean, what do I have to lose?"

She walked a little bit away from me and to the doors of the Akabecko. I sighed. Maybe having a girlfriend isn't so bad. But deep in my heart, I knew that she'd lose in the end. We both will...